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The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to First Lieutenant James Ferguson Robertson (MCSN: 0-833), United States Marine Corps, for Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action during the capture of Bouresches, France, 6 June 1918. First Lieutenant Robertson displayed marked courage and resourcefulness in the capture of Bouresches. With one platoon of his company on the night of 6 June 1918, in the face of heavy machine-gun barrage, he entered the town and heroically withstood vigorous attempts of superior forces to dislodge him.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant

    Regiment:

    Sixth Regiment (Marines)

    Division:

    2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    June 6, 1918
    War Department, General Orders No. 119 (1918)

    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 First Lieutenant James Ferguson Robertson (MCSN: 0-833), United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Ninety-Sixth Company, Sixth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F., in action during the capture of Bouresches, France, 6 June 1918. First Lieutenant Robertson displayed marked courage and resourcefulness in the capture of Bouresches. With one platoon of his company on the night of 6 June 1918, in the face of heavy machine-gun barrage, he entered the town and heroically withstood vigorous attempts of superior forces to dislodge him.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant

    Regiment:

    Sixth Regiment (Marines)

    Division:

    2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    June 6 – July 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), First Lieutenant James Ferguson Robertson (MCSN: 0-833), 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. First Lieutenant Robertson distinguished himself while serving with 96th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces at Chateau-Thierry, France, 6 June to 10 July 1918.