The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Captain (Infantry) John E. Martie, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F., near Fleville, France, 4 October 1918. Captain Martie exposed himself to heavy artillery and machine-gun fire while leading his company forward in an attack against strongly held enemy positions. Reaching his objective, he organized his position for defense and held the same against enemy counterattacks.
Contributor: BarryC (47806468)
He was the Past, Sons of the Union Veterans of the Civil War, Department Commander of the Department of California, Nevada, and the Pacific in 1969.
Contributor: BarryC (47806468)
He was the Past, Sons of the Union Veterans of the Civil War, Department Commander of the Department of California, Nevada, and the Pacific in 1969.
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Captain (Infantry) John E. Martie, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F., near Fleville, France, 4 October 1918. Captain Martie exposed himself to heavy artillery and machine-gun fire while leading his company forward in an attack against strongly held enemy positions. Reaching his objective, he organized his position for defense and held the same against enemy counterattacks.
Contributor: BarryC (47806468)
He was the Past, Sons of the Union Veterans of the Civil War, Department Commander of the Department of California, Nevada, and the Pacific in 1969.
Contributor: BarryC (47806468)
He was the Past, Sons of the Union Veterans of the Civil War, Department Commander of the Department of California, Nevada, and the Pacific in 1969.
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