Navy Cross Citation
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Private First Class Elmer Hacker (MCSN: 278323), United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty while serving with Company B, FIRST Marine Raider Battalion, during the landing assault and seizure of enemy Japanese-held Tulagi Island, British Solomon Islands, on the night of 7 - 8 August 1942. When it became imperative for his company to be moved from its bivouac area to a position in readiness to meet a hostile counterattack which threatened the entire operation, Private First Class Hacker was sent from the Command Post to guide Company B to its assigned position. Despite intense hostile sniper fire and encounters with numerous small enemy groups en route, he successfully accomplished his mission with the result that the enemy was beaten back with severe losses. His dauntless and intrepid conduct throughout the engagement was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
Contributor: BarryC (47806468)
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Private First Class Elmer Hacker (MCSN: 278323), United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty while serving with Company B, FIRST Marine Raider Battalion, during the landing assault and seizure of enemy Japanese-held Tulagi Island, British Solomon Islands, on the night of 7 - 8 August 1942. When it became imperative for his company to be moved from its bivouac area to a position in readiness to meet a hostile counterattack which threatened the entire operation, Private First Class Hacker was sent from the Command Post to guide Company B to its assigned position. Despite intense hostile sniper fire and encounters with numerous small enemy groups en route, he successfully accomplished his mission with the result that the enemy was beaten back with severe losses. His dauntless and intrepid conduct throughout the engagement was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
Contributor: BarryC (47806468)
Navy Cross Citation
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Private First Class Elmer Hacker (MCSN: 278323), United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty while serving with Company B, FIRST Marine Raider Battalion, during the landing assault and seizure of enemy Japanese-held Tulagi Island, British Solomon Islands, on the night of 7 - 8 August 1942. When it became imperative for his company to be moved from its bivouac area to a position in readiness to meet a hostile counterattack which threatened the entire operation, Private First Class Hacker was sent from the Command Post to guide Company B to its assigned position. Despite intense hostile sniper fire and encounters with numerous small enemy groups en route, he successfully accomplished his mission with the result that the enemy was beaten back with severe losses. His dauntless and intrepid conduct throughout the engagement was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
Contributor: BarryC (47806468)
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Private First Class Elmer Hacker (MCSN: 278323), United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty while serving with Company B, FIRST Marine Raider Battalion, during the landing assault and seizure of enemy Japanese-held Tulagi Island, British Solomon Islands, on the night of 7 - 8 August 1942. When it became imperative for his company to be moved from its bivouac area to a position in readiness to meet a hostile counterattack which threatened the entire operation, Private First Class Hacker was sent from the Command Post to guide Company B to its assigned position. Despite intense hostile sniper fire and encounters with numerous small enemy groups en route, he successfully accomplished his mission with the result that the enemy was beaten back with severe losses. His dauntless and intrepid conduct throughout the engagement was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
Contributor: BarryC (47806468)
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