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The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Major Frederick A. Barker (MCSN: 0-43), United States Marine Corps, for exceptionally meritorious and conspicuous service as Battalion Commander, First Battalion, 6th Regiment Marines, and for distinguished and exceptional gallantry at Sommerance, France, on 1 November 1918. Major Barker skillfully led his battalion, which was in a front line position, from the “jumping off” place near Sommerance, to the first objective. He kept his men close to the barrage, all the way subjected to a heavy fire of high explosives and a machine-gun barrage. He reached his objective on time and secured a number of prisoners and considerable material.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Major

    Batallion:

    1st Battalion

    Regiment:

    Sixth Regiment (Marines)

    Division:

    2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    September 12 – 16, 1918
    Citation Orders, 2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Major Frederick A. Barker (MCSN: 0-43), United States Marine Corps, is cited by the Commanding General, American Expeditionary Forces, for gallantry in action and a silver star may be placed upon the ribbon of the Victory Medals awarded him. Major Barker distinguished himself while serving with the 1st Battalion, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces at St. Mihiel, France, 12 – 16 September 1918. (THIRD Citation)

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Major

    Batallion:

    1st Battalion

    Regiment:

    Sixth Regiment (Marines)

    Division:

    2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    November 1, 1918
    GHQ, American Expeditionary Forces, Citation Orders No. 8 (March 1, 1920)

    By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Major Frederick A. Barker (MCSN: 0-43), United States Marine Corps, is cited by the Commanding General, American Expeditionary Forces, for gallantry in action and a silver star may be placed upon the ribbon of the Victory Medals awarded him. Major Barker distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with the 1st Battalion, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action near Sommerance, France, 1 November 1918, while directing his battalion in the assault.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Major

    Regiment:

    Sixth Regiment (Marines)

    Division:

    2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    September 30 – November 11, 1918
    Citation Orders, 2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Major Frederick A. Barker (MCSN: 0-43), United States Marine Corps, is cited by the Commanding General, American Expeditionary Forces, for gallantry in action and a silver star may be placed upon the ribbon of the Victory Medals awarded him. Major Barker distinguished himself while serving with the Sixth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces during the Meuse-Argonne Offensive, France, 30 September to 11 November 1918. (FOURTH Citation)

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Major

    Batallion:

    1st Battalion

    Regiment:

    Sixth Regiment (Marines)

    Division:

    2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    September 12 – 15, 1918
    GHQ, American Expeditionary Forces, Citation Orders No. 1 (June 3, 1919)

    By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Major Frederick A. Barker (MCSN: 0-43), United States Marine Corps, is cited by the Commanding General, American Expeditionary Forces, for gallantry in action and a silver star may be placed upon the ribbon of the Victory Medals awarded him. Major Barker distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with the 1st Battalion, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action near Thiacourt, France, 12 – 15 September 1918, and for his brilliant leadership.