11-238 Garand Picture of the Day - Peleliu

[Mark in Rochester]

For Extraordinary Heroism
The Secretary of the Navy awarded the Presidential Unit Citation to the 1st Marine Division, and its reinforcing organizations, for "extraordinary heroism in action against enemy Japanese forces at Peleliu and Ngesebus from September 15 to 29, 1944." In addition, Marine Aircraft Group 11 and the 3d 155mm Howitzer Battalion were awarded the Navy Unit Commendation. On an individual basis, 69 participants in the battle for Peleliu were decorated with the Navy Cross, the second senior-most combat award in the Naval services.

The nation's highest award, the Medal of Honor, was presented to eight Marines in the fight for Peleliu; five were decorated posthumously, as indicated by (*):

*Corporal Lewis K. Bausell, USMC, 1/5;

Private First Class Arthur J. Jackson, USMC, 3/7;

*Private First Class Richard E. Kraus, USMCR, 8th Amphibian Tractor Battalion;

*Private First Class John D. New, USMC, 2/7;

*Private First Class Wesley Phelps, USMCR, 3/7;

Captain Everett P. Pope, USMC, 1/1;

*Private First Class Charles H. Roan, USMCR, 2/7; and

First Lieutenant Carlton R. Rouh, USMCR, 1/5.

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