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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), Hospital Apprentice First Class Morton L. Bennett (NSN: 303908), 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. Hospital Apprentice First Class Bennett distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving as a Corpsman attached to the Third Battalion, Sixth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action against the enemy near Thiaucourt, France, 15 September 1918. Hospital Apprentice First Class Bennett left his regular station under intense shell fire, not caring for his own personal safety, to attend his severely wounded comrades, thereby saving many of their lives.

Awards Received

  • Navy Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Hospital Apprentice First Class

    Batallion:

    3d Battalion

    Regiment:

    6th Regiment (Marines)

    Division:

    2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    September 15, 1918

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Hospital Apprentice First Class Morton L. Bennett, United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious and heroic conduct displayed while attached to the Third Battalion, Sixth Regiment (Marines), American Expeditionary Forces In action against the enemy near Thiaucourt, France, on 15 September 1918, Hospital Apprentice First Class Bennett left his regular station under intense shell fire, not caring for his own safety, to attend his severely wounded comrades, thereby saving many of their lives.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Hospital Apprentice First Class

    Batallion:

    3d Battalion

    Regiment:

    6th Regiment (Marines)

    Division:

    2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    September 15, 1918
    GHQ, American Expeditionary Forces, Citation Order No. 1 (June 3, 1919)

    By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Hospital Apprentice First Class Morton L. Bennett (NSN: 303908), 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. Hospital Apprentice First Class Bennett distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving as a Corpsman attached to the 3d Battalion, Sixth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action near Thiaucourt, France, 15 September 1918, in caring for the wounded under intense shell fire.