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The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Corporal Wolcott Winchenbaugh (MCSN: 82311), United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 18th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action in the Toulon Sector, France, on 22 April 1918. When the patrol of which he was a member was rushed by superior numbers near the enemy’s trenches, Corporal Winchenbaugh displayed exceptional coolness and courage before and after the wounding of his leader, Second Lieutenant A. L. Sundval, whom he rescued from the hands of the enemy, and half dragged and half carried back to his own lines.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Corporal

    Regiment:

    Fifth Regiment (Marines)

    Division:

    2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    April 22, 1918
    War Department, General Orders No. 129 (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 Corporal Wolcott Winchenbaugh (MCSN: 82311), United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the Eighteenth Company, Fifth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F., in action in the Toulon Sector, France, on 22 April 1918. When the patrol of which he was a member was rushed by superior numbers near the enemy’s trenches, Corporal Winchenbaugh displayed exceptional coolness and courage before and after the wounding of his leader, Second Lieutenant A. L. Sundval, whom he rescued from the hands of the enemy, and half dragged and half carried back to his own lines.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Corporal

    Regiment:

    Fifth Regiment (Marines)

    Division:

    2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    March 14 – May 15, 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 Wolcott Winchenbaugh (MCSN: 82311), 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 Winchenbaugh distinguished himself while serving with the 18th Company, Fifth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces at Toulon Sector, France, 14 March to 15 May 1918.