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 Ralph McNult Wilcox (MCSN: 0-3608), United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the Fifth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F., in action near Letanne, France, November 10 – 11, 1918. First Lieutenant Wilcox volunteered for a liaison and successfully accomplished it, displaying marked bravery. Passing through a heavy artillery and machine-gun barrage, he pushed through the enemy outpost line, routed one of the outposts, and succeeded in establishing liaison between two battalions at a critical moment.
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Awards Received
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Silver Star
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Silver Star
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Silver Star
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Navy Cross
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Silver Star
Service:
United States Marine CorpsRank:
First LieutenantRegiment:
Fifth Regiment (Marines)Division:
2d Division, American Expeditionary ForcesAction Date:
September 30 – November 11, 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) First Lieutenant Ralph McN. Wilcox (MCSN: 0-3608), 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. First Lieutenant Wilcox 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)
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Silver Star
Service:
United States Marine CorpsRank:
First LieutenantRegiment:
Fifth Regiment (Marines)Division:
2d Division, American Expeditionary ForcesAction Date:
October 1 – 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) First Lieutenant Ralph McN. Wilcox (MCSN: 0-3608), 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. First Lieutenant Wilcox distinguished himself while serving with the Fifth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces at Blanc Mont, France, 1 – 10 October 1918. (SECOND Citation)
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Silver Star
Service:
United States Marine CorpsRank:
First LieutenantRegiment:
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) First Lieutenant Ralph McN. Wilcox (MCSN: 0-3608), 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. First Lieutenant Wilcox distinguished himself while serving with the Fifth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces at Chateau-Thierry, France, 6 June to 10 July 1918.
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Navy Cross
Service:
United States Marine CorpsRank:
First LieutenantRegiment:
Fifth Regiment (Marines)Division:
2d Division, American Expeditionary ForcesAction Date:
November 10 – 11, 1918
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to First Lieutenant Ralph McN. Wilcox (MCSN: 0-3608), United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Letanne, France, November 10 – 11, 1918. First Lieutenant Wilcox volunteered for a liaison and successfully accomplished it, displaying marked bravery. Passing through a heavy artillery and machine-gun barrage, he pushed through the enemy outpost line, routed one of the outposts, and succeeded in establishing liaison between two battalions at a critical moment.