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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 Leonard M. Barker, 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 Barker distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving as a Corpsman attached to the 95th Company, Sixth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces. Pharmacist’s Mate Third Class Barker demonstrated conspicuous fidelity to duty and fearlessness in giving first aid to the wounded under shell fire in the Bois de Belleau, France, from 10 to 16 June 1918.

Awards Received

  • Navy Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Pharmacist’s Mate Third Class

    Regiment:

    6th Regiment (Marines)

    Division:

    2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    July 19 & September 15, 1918

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Pharmacist’s Mate Third Class Leonard M. Barker, United States Navy, for exceptional heroism while serving as a Corpsman, attached to the Ninety-Fifth Company, Sixth Regiment (Marines), American Expeditionary Forces, in action against the enemy at Tigny on July 19th, and also in action near Thiaucourt, France, on 15 September 1918. Constantly under heavy shell fire, Pharmacist’s Mate Third Class Barker labored courageously and tirelessly throughout the day and well into the night dressing the wounded on the field and superintending their evacuation. His calm courage and energetic attention to duty was an inspiration to the entire command. Pharmacist’s Mate Barker received the Croix de Guerre from the French Government.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Pharmacist’s Mate Third Class

    Regiment:

    6th Regiment (Marines)

    Division:

    2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    September 15, 1918
    GHQ, American Expeditionary Forces, Citation Order No. 8 (March 1, 1920)

    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 Leonard M. Barker, United States Navy, 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. Pharmacist’s Mate Third Class Barker distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving as a Corpsman attached to the 95th Company, Sixth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action near Thiaucourt, France, 15 September 1918, while rendering assistance to the wounded under heavy enemy shell fire.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Pharmacist’s Mate Third Class

    Regiment:

    6th Regiment (Marines)

    Division:

    2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    September 15, 1918
    2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, Citation Order No. 88 (1918)

    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 Leonard M. Barker, 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 Barker distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving as a Corpsman attached to the 95th Company, Sixth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action against the enemy near Thiaucourt, France, 15 September 1918. Pharmacist’s Mate Third Class Barker, constantly under heavy shell fire, disregarding all personal danger, was indefatigable in rendering assistance to the wounded. His calm courage and energetic attention to duty was an inspiration to the entire command.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Pharmacist’s Mate Third Class

    Regiment:

    6th Regiment (Marines)

    Division:

    2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    July 19, 1918
    2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, Citation Order No. 53 (1918)

    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 Leonard M. Barker, 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 Barker distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving as a Corpsman attached to the 95th Company, Sixth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces. In the attack on Tigny, France, 19 July 1918, in the open and under most inadequate shelter, he labored fearlessly throughout the day and well into the night dressing the wounded on the field near Vierzy, France, 19 July 1918.