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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) Captain LeRoy Philip Hunt (MCSN: 0-460), United States Marine Corps, is cited by the Commanding General, SECOND Division, American Expeditionary Forces, for gallantry in action and a silver star may be placed upon the ribbon of the Victory Medals awarded him. Captain Hunt distinguished himself while serving with the Fifth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces at Somme Py, France, 1 – 4 October 1918. (SECOND Citation)

Awards Received

  • Navy Cross

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Captain

    Regiment:

    Fifth Regiment (Marines)

    Division:

    2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    October 3 – 4, 1918

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Captain LeRoy Philip Hunt (MCSN: 0-460), United States Marine Corps, for repeated acts of extraordinary heroism while serving with the 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near St. Etienne, France, October 3 – 4, 1918. After six hours of severe fighting, Captain Hunt and his men succeeded in reducing a large sector of trenches and machine-gun nests, and captured 300 prisoners. On 4 October near St. Etienne, Captain Hunt constantly exposed himself to enemy fire while leading his men toward their objective. His gallant conduct gave his men confidence to completely rout superior enemy forces, concentrating for a counter attack.

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Captain

    Regiment:

    Fifth Regiment (Marines)

    Division:

    2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    October 3 – 4, 1918
    War Department, General Orders No. 35 (1919)

    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 Captain LeRoy Philip Hunt (MCSN: 0-460), United States Marine Corps, for repeated acts of extraordinary heroism while serving with the Fifth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F., in action near St. Etienne, France, October 3 – 4, 1918. After six hours of severe fighting, Captain Hunt and his men succeeded in reducing a large sector of trenches and machine-gun nests, and captured 300 prisoners. On 4 October near St. Etienne, Captain Hunt constantly exposed himself to enemy fire while leading his men toward their objective. His gallant conduct gave his men confidence to completely rout superior enemy forces, concentrating for a counter attack.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Action Date:

    January to June 1946
    Heroes U.S. Marine Corps, 1861 – 1955: Jane Blakeney

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: LeRoy Philip Hunt (MCSN: 0-460), United States Marine Corps, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit (Army Award) for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States during the period from January through June 1946.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    May 12, 1943 – August 22, 1944
    Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 332 (November 1944)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General LeRoy Philip Hunt (MCSN: 0-460), 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 as Commanding General, Marine Garrison Forces, FOURTEENTH Naval District, and for maintaining Marine defenses of Midway, Johnston and Palmyra Islands, from 12 May 1943 through 22 August 1944.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Captain

    Regiment:

    Fifth Regiment (Marines)

    Division:

    2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces
    GHQ, American Expeditionary Forces, Citation Orders No. 3 (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), Captain LeRoy Philip Hunt (MCSN: 0-460), 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. Captain Hunt distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with the 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action near Letanne, France, 10 – 11 November 1918, and by his brilliant leadership.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Captain

    Regiment:

    Fifth 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) Captain LeRoy Philip Hunt (MCSN: 0-460), United States Marine Corps, is cited by the Commanding General, SECOND Division, American Expeditionary Forces, for gallantry in action and a silver star may be placed upon the ribbon of the Victory Medals awarded him. Captain Hunt distinguished himself while serving with the Fifth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces during the Meuse-Argonne Offensive, France, 30 September – 11 November 1918. (THIRD Citation)