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By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Major Edwin H. Brainard (MCSN: 0-103), United States Marine Corps, is cited for gallantry in action and a silver star may be placed upon the ribbon of the Victory Medals awarded him. Major Brainard distinguished himself by gallantry in action while commanding the 1st Battalion, 15th Field Artillery Regiment, 2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces. On 3 November 1918, near the town of Nouart, France, during a heavy bombardment of his battalion by enemy artillery, this officer, with great coolness and daring constantly exposed himself to enemy fire while directing the fire of his command. His unfaltering courage greatly strengthened the morale of his command and made more effective the service of his guns.

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:

    October 1 – 10, 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 Edwin H. Brainard (MCSN: 0-103), 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 Brainard distinguished himself while serving with the 1st Battalion, Sixth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces at Blanc Mont, France, 1 to 10 October 1918.

  • Navy Cross

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Major

    Batallion:

    1st Battalion

    Regiment:

    15th Field Artillery Regiment

    Division:

    2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    October 2 – 12, 1918

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Major Edwin H. Brainard (MCSN: 0-103), United States Marine Corps, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in action as Battalion Commander of the 1st Battalion, 15th Field Artillery Regiment, 2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, during the Champagne Offensive. From the 2d to the 12th of October 1918, Major Brainard commanded his group in perfect manner, not hesitating to move it forward through a violent artillery fire, and executing under all circumstances accurate and effective fire on the enemy position.