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The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Major Robert Livingston Denig (MCSN: 0-236), United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 9th Infantry (Army) (Attached), 2d Division, A.E.F., in action near Medeah Farm, France, 3 October 1918. While directing his battalion in cleaning out woods filled with enemy machine guns and snipers, himself severely wounded, Major Denig remained on duty until his mission had been accomplished.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    July 1941 – December 1945

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Robert L. Denig (MCSN: 0-236), United States Marine Corps, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States while serving at Headquarters, United States Marine Corps, from July 1941 through December 1945.

  • Navy Cross

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Major

    Regiment:

    9th Infantry Regiment (USA) (Attached)

    Division:

    2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    October 3, 1918

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Major Robert Livingston Denig (MCSN: 0-236), United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 9th Infantry (Army) (Attached), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Medeah Farm, France, 3 October 1918. While directing his battalion in cleaning out woods filled with enemy machine guns and snipers, himself severely wounded, Major Denig remained on duty until his mission had been accomplished.