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Author | : George B. Clark |
Publisher | : McFarland |
Total Pages | : 277 |
Release | : 2015-01-28 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 1476607184 |
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World War I found American soldiers overseas participating in unprecedented acts of bravery and valor. Faced with the need to recognize these outstanding deeds by soldiers of all ranks and creeds, the United States established the Silver Star citation, consisting of a small star which was placed on a Victory Medal Ribbon by the honored soldier. These citations were issued by each division as well as by the Armed Expeditionary Force. This sometimes resulted in duplicate honors for one feat of valor and contributed to the general lack of a consistent process for awarding such citations. Nevertheless, the Silver Star, along with more prestigious awards such as the Medal of Honor and the Distinguished Service Cross, reflected the significant contributions U.S. soldiers made to the war effort. This volume contains a complete accounting of every member of the Fourth Marine Brigade who received an award of some kind during World War I. Beginning with an overview of the brigade's contributions to the war effort, the book lists each individual and the honors he received. Citations, which were generally written by a superior (usually an officer), read as originally written and consequently do not always provide an accurate representation of the heroic act. Prewar and postwar experience is noted when available. The award entry site--designated as Verdun, Belleau Wood, Soissons, St. Mihiel, Blanc Mont or Meuse Argonne--is also listed. Foreign honors such as the French Croix de Guerre, the Montenegrin Silver Medal of Valor and Italian War Cross are denoted when applicable. An appendix contains detailed information on the inauguration of the Silver Star citation.
Author | : EDWIN N. MCCLELLAN |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2018 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9781033479209 |
Download UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS IN THE WORLD WAR Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Author | : John C. Chapin |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 112 |
Release | : 1945 |
Genre | : World War, 1939-1945 |
ISBN | : |
Download The 4th Marine Division in World War II. Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Author | : Peter F. Owen |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 73 |
Release | : 2019 |
Genre | : World War, 1914-1918 |
ISBN | : 9780160953255 |
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Author | : Mark Henry |
Publisher | : Bloomsbury Publishing |
Total Pages | : 119 |
Release | : 2012-10-20 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 1782005196 |
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Though the US Marines initially struggled to maintain their distinctive identity within the huge American Expeditionary Force in France, their unforgettable performance at Belleau Wood, Soissons, St Mihiel, Blanc Mont and the Meuse-Argonne established their reputation as 'the most aggressive body of diehards on the Western Front'. This book describes the organization of this formidable force from 1917-18 and details their uniforms, insignia and decorations, weapons and equipment. Numerous photographs and eight full colour plates vividly depict the various ranks of the US Marine Corps.
Author | : George B. Clark |
Publisher | : McFarland |
Total Pages | : 295 |
Release | : 2015-04-22 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 1476618135 |
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During World War I, the American Expeditionary Force Second Division saw more action and captured more ground and enemy combatants than any other, including the vaunted First Division. The 4th Marine Brigade, especially, earned a reputation as a steadfast unit of superb fighting men. Drawing on battle reports and other official documents, this volume follows those Marines through their service in France in 1917 and 1918, their postwar occupation of Germany, and their arrival in New York City in August 1919. Chapters covering each of the brigade's seven battalions recount their role in some of the most intense battles of the war, including Belleau Wood, Soissons, St. Mihiel, Blanc Mont and the Meuse River. Descriptions of the Armistice, homecoming parades, and the brigade's inactivation at Quantico complete this comprehensive chronicle of one of the American military's most distinguished units.
Author | : Kenneth W. Condit |
Publisher | : Pickle Partners Publishing |
Total Pages | : 716 |
Release | : 2017-01-12 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 1787209253 |
Download Hold High the Torch Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Hold High the Torch, the first of a series of regimental and squadron histories by the Historical Branch, G-3 Division, Headquarters U.S. Marine Corps, is designed primarily to acquaint the members of the 4th Marines, past and present, with the history of their regiment. In addition, it is hoped this volume will enlarge public understanding of the Marine Corps’ worth both in limited war and as a force in readiness. During most of its existence the 4th Marines was not engaged in active military operations, but service of the regiment in China, the Dominican Republic, and off the west coast of Mexico, was typical of the Marine Corps’ support of national policy. In many of its combat operations, the 4th Marines was only one element of a much larger force. In other instances, as in the Dominican Republic and China, the regiment was a subordinate unit in situations which were essentially political and diplomatic. Only so much of these higher echelon activities as are essential to an understanding of the 4th Marines story have been told. This is a regimental history and the focus is therefore on the 4th Marines.
Author | : Michael A. Eggleston |
Publisher | : McFarland |
Total Pages | : 249 |
Release | : 2016-04-20 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 1476622612 |
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More than 8,000 men served in the Fifth Marine Regiment during World War I and the occupation of Germany. Marine units were among the first to arrive in war-torn Europe in 1917, and they sustained greater casualties than other American units. This book tells the story of the "Devil Dogs" in World War I and the years after through the recollections of veterans recorded over the past century. The influenza epidemic that raged during the war is discussed. An annotated roster of the regiment lists each Marine, with service details provided where known.
Author | : Ronald J. Brown |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 120 |
Release | : 1990 |
Genre | : Government publications |
ISBN | : |
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Author | : Thomas J. Curtis |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 123 |
Release | : 1919 |
Genre | : World War, 1914-1918 |
ISBN | : |
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