Navy Cross Citation
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Major Edwin H. Brainard (MCSN: 0-103), United States Marine Corps, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in action as Battalion Commander of the 1st Battalion, 15th Field Artillery Regiment, 2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, during the Champagne Offensive. From the 2d to the 12th of October 1918, Major Brainard commanded his group in perfect manner, not hesitating to move it forward through a violent artillery fire, and executing under all circumstances accurate and effective fire on the enemy position.
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Major Edwin H. Brainard (MCSN: 0-103), United States Marine Corps, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in action as Battalion Commander of the 1st Battalion, 15th Field Artillery Regiment, 2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, during the Champagne Offensive. From the 2d to the 12th of October 1918, Major Brainard commanded his group in perfect manner, not hesitating to move it forward through a violent artillery fire, and executing under all circumstances accurate and effective fire on the enemy position.
Navy Cross Citation
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Major Edwin H. Brainard (MCSN: 0-103), United States Marine Corps, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in action as Battalion Commander of the 1st Battalion, 15th Field Artillery Regiment, 2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, during the Champagne Offensive. From the 2d to the 12th of October 1918, Major Brainard commanded his group in perfect manner, not hesitating to move it forward through a violent artillery fire, and executing under all circumstances accurate and effective fire on the enemy position.
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Major Edwin H. Brainard (MCSN: 0-103), United States Marine Corps, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in action as Battalion Commander of the 1st Battalion, 15th Field Artillery Regiment, 2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, during the Champagne Offensive. From the 2d to the 12th of October 1918, Major Brainard commanded his group in perfect manner, not hesitating to move it forward through a violent artillery fire, and executing under all circumstances accurate and effective fire on the enemy position.
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