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 Nathaniel Hall Lufkin (SN: 303733), 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 Lufkin distinguished himself by gallantry in action while attached as a Corpsman with the Sixth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action during the Meuse-Argonne Offensive, France, 6 – 9 October 1918, in giving aid to the wounded under heavy enemy fire.
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Awards Received
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Silver Star
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Silver Star
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Navy Cross
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Silver Star
Service:
United States NavyRank:
Pharmacist’s Mate Third ClassRegiment:
6th Regiment (Marines)Division:
2d Division, American Expeditionary ForcesAction Date:
World War I
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 Nathaniel Hall Lufkin (SN: 303733), 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 Lufkin distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving as a Corpsman attached to the Sixth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces. Without regard for personal safety he worked untiringly rendering first aid to the wounded under extremely heavy shell fire, exposing himself to fire on the battlefield, to carry wounded men on stretchers to a place of safety.
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Silver Star
Service:
United States NavyRank:
Pharmacist’s Mate Third ClassRegiment:
6th Regiment (Marines)Division:
2d Division, American Expeditionary ForcesAction 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 Nathaniel Hall Lufkin (SN: 303733), 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 Lufkin distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving as a Corpsman attached to the Sixth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action against the enemy in the Champagne Sector, France, during World War I.
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Navy Cross
Service:
United States NavyRank:
Pharmacist’s Mate Third ClassRegiment:
6th Regiment (Marines)Division:
2d Division, American Expeditionary ForcesAction Date:
World War I
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Pharmacist’s Mate Third Class Nathaniel Hall Lufkin, United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service while serving as a Corpsman attached to the Sixth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces Without regard for his own safety Pharmacist’s Mate Third Class Lufkin worked untiringly in rendering first aid to the wounded, under extremely heavy shell fire, exposing himself to fire on the battlefield to carry wounded men on stretchers to a place of safety.