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The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Pharmacist’s Mate Third Class Wayne Barber, United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service while serving as a Corpsman attached to the Fifth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, at the front in France, 4 October 1918. Pharmacist’s Mate Third Class Barber displayed marked bravery and devotion to duty in caring for the wounded under heavy shell and machine gun fire until he was severely wounded.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Pharmacist’s Mate Third Class

    Regiment:

    5th Regiment (Marines)

    Division:

    2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    World War I
    2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, Citation Order No. 64 (1919)

    By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Pharmacist’s Mate Third Class Wayne Barber, United States Navy, is cited by the Commanding General, SECOND DIVISION A.E.F., for gallantry in action and a silver star may be placed upon the ribbon of the Victory Medals awarded him. Pharmacist’s Mate Third Class Barber distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving as a Corpsman attached to the Fifth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action against the enemy in the Champagne Sector, France, during World War I.