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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 Bernard W. Herrman (SN: 303773), 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 Herrman distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving as a Corpsman attached to the 76th Company, Sixth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action near Vierzy, France, 19 July 1918. Hospital Apprentice First Class Herrman showed conspicuous courage and coolness in action, giving first aid to the wounded in the open and under heavy enemy fire.

Awards Received

  • Navy Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Hospital Apprentice First Class

    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 Bernard W. Herrman, United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious and heroic conduct while as a Corpsman attached to the Seventy-Sixth Company, Sixth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action against the enemy near Thiaucourt, France, on 15 September 1918. Hospital Apprentice First Class Herrman was conspicuous for his coolness and the valuable services which he performed under heavy artillery fire, evacuating wounded men at the risk of his life during heavy bombardments. He was cited before for his conspicuous courage and coolness in action against the enemy (in aiding the wounded) at Vierzy, July 19. His work has always been meritorious. Hospital Apprentice First Class Herrman was awarded the Croix de Guerre with Silver Star by the French Government.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Hospital Apprentice First 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), Hospital Apprentice First Class Bernard W. Herrman (SN: 303773), 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 Herrman distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving as a Corpsman attached to the 76th Company, Sixth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces. In the action against the enemy near Thiaucourt, France, 15 September 1918, he was conspicuous for his coolness and the valuable service which he performed under heavy artillery fire, evacuating wounded men at the risk of his life during heavy bombardment. His work has always been meritorious.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Hospital Apprentice First Class

    Regiment:

    6th Regiment (Marines)

    Division:

    2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    September 15, 1918
    GHQ, American Expeditionary Forces, Citation Order No. 2 (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 Bernard W. Herrman (SN: 303773), 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 Herrman distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving as a Corpsman attached to the 76th Company, Sixth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action near Thiaucourt, France, 15 September 1918, in evacuating the wounded under terrific enemy fire.