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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 Private John Grant Frye (MCSN: 106502), United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the Ninety-Seventh Company, Sixth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F., in action near Blanc Mont Ridge, France, 4 October 1918. Private Frye, a platoon runner, fearlessly exposed himself in carrying important messages through a heavy enemy barrage.

Awards Received

  • Navy Cross

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Private

    Regiment:

    Sixth Regiment (Marines)

    Division:

    2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    October 4, 1918

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Private John G. Frye (MCSN: 106502), United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 97th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Blanc Mont Ridge, France, 4 October 1918. Private Frye, a platoon runner, fearlessly exposed himself in carrying important messages through a heavy enemy barrage.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Private

    Regiment:

    Sixth Regiment (Marines)

    Division:

    2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    October 4, 1918
    Authority: Blakeney (2d Division, A.E.F. Orders)

    By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Private John G. Frye (MCSN: 106502/305827), 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. Private Frye distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with 97th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action near Blanc Mont, France, 4 October 1918, while on duty as a runner. [This award was rescinded under GHQ, American Expeditionary Forces, Citation Orders No. 8 (March 1, 1920) as the recipient has been awarded a Distinguished Service Cross for deed including this act.]