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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 Corporal Oscar Evarts Moreland (MCSN: 93522), United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the Ninety-Sixth Company, Sixth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F., in action near Blanc Mont, France, October 3 – 5, 1918. Although Corporal Moreland was wounded he refused to go to the rear, but remained on duty throughout the two days’ action, during which time he distinguished himself in grenade fighting at close range, organizing the flank of his company and holding it against three counterattacks, and killing or capturing all the members of a hostile patrol.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Corporal

    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), Corporal Oscar E. Moreland (MCSN: 93522), 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. Corporal Moreland distinguished himself while serving with the 96th Company, Sixth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces at Blanc Mont, France, 1 – 10 October 1918.

  • Navy Cross

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Corporal

    Regiment:

    Sixth Regiment (Marines)

    Division:

    2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    October 3 – 5, 1918

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Corporal Oscar E. Moreland (MCSN: 93522), United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 96th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Blanc Mont, France, October 3 – 5, 1918. Although Corporal Moreland was wounded he refused to go to the rear, but remained on duty throughout the two days’ action, during which time he distinguished himself in grenade fighting at close range, organizing the flank of his company and holding it against three counterattacks, and killing or capturing all the members of a hostile patrol.