The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Captain James C. McCoy (MCSN: 0-2888), United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the Fifth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F., in action at Chateau-Thierry, France, 6 June 1918. Killed in action, Captain McCoy gave the supreme proof of that extraordinary heroism which will serve as an example to hitherto untried troops.
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Awards Received
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Navy Cross
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Silver Star
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Navy Cross
Service:
United States Marine CorpsRank:
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Fifth Regiment (Marines)Division:
2d Division, American Expeditionary ForcesAction Date:
June 6, 1918
The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Navy Cross (Posthumously) to Captain James McCoy (MCSN: 0-2888), United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action at Chateau-Thierry, France, 6 June 1918. Killed in action, Captain McCoy gave the supreme proof of that extraordinary heroism which will serve as an example to hitherto untried troops.
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Silver Star
Service:
United States Marine CorpsRank:
CaptainRegiment:
Fifth Regiment (Marines)Division:
2d Division, American Expeditionary ForcesAction Date:
June 6 – July 10, 1918
Citation Orders, 2d Division, American Expeditionary ForcesBy direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918) Captain James McCoy (MCSN: 0-2888), United States Marine Corps, is cited (Posthumously) 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 McCoy distinguished himself while serving with the Fifth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces at Chateau-Thierry, France, 6 June to 10 July 1918.