Navy Federal Credit Union

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 Junius E. Reister, 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 Reister 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 Soissons Sector, France, during World War I.

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:

    June 6, 1918

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Pharmacist’s Mate Third Class Junius E. Reister, United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty while serving as a Corpsman attached to the Sixth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces Pharmacist’s Mate Third Class Reister rendered highly commendable service in aiding the wounded, particularly at the Bois de Belleau on 6 June 1918, when the company to which he was attached was caught in a barrage. He stuck to his post until all casualties were evacuated and volunteered his services to another company entering the line.