Navy Federal Credit Union

The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Pharmacist’s Mate First Class Merton Henry Mangold, United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service while serving as a Corpsman attached to the Second Battalion, Sixth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action near Imecourt, France, 1 November 1918. During the advance a shell landed in a group of officers, killing one and wounding others. Pharmacist’s Mate First Class Mangold crossed the open field, swept by intense machine-gun and artillery fire, to administer first aid, notwithstanding advice to seek shelter, then carried the officers to a place of safety. His prompt action doubtlessly saved the lives of those he attended.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Pharmacist’s Mate First Class

    Batallion:

    2d Battalion

    Regiment:

    6th 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 First Class Merton Henry Mangold, 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 First Class Mangold distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving as a Corpsman attached to the Second Battalion, Sixth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action against the enemy in the Meuse-Argonne Sector, France, during World War I.