Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Captain

Unit:

Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division "Fighting Fourth", U.S. Marine Corps (Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division "Fighting Fourth", U.S. Marine Corps)

Awarded on:

September 9th, 1947

Citation:
"For extraordinary heroism as a Guide and Platoon Leader of Headquarters Company, First Battalion, Twenty-Fifth Marines, FOURTH Marine Division, in action against enemy Japanese forces on Saipan and Tinian, Marianas Islands, from 15 June to 1 August 1944. Pinned down by heavy enemy fire while leading a group to the relief of two tank crews whose disabled vehicles were covered by hostile guns in front of our lines on 4 July, Captain Mee boldly pushed ahead for another three hundred yards and, despite continuous exposure to Japanese fire, succeeded in reaching his objective and in annihilating numerous snipers en route. By skillfully directing the tank weapons, he assisted in the destruction of two enemy fieldpieces and, after effecting the rescue of eight Marines in the two tanks, returned with his men to our lines. By his superb leadership, intrepid fighting spirit and courageous initiative in volunteering to guide his unit in its hazardous undertaking, Captain Mee contributed essentially to the success of a vital mission in this strategically important theater of war, and his unfaltering devotion to duty was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service."

SPOT AWARD, Fleet Marine Force, Pacific: Serial 13001 (SofN Signed September 9, 1947).

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Major

Unit:

Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division "Fighting Fourth", U.S. Marine Corps (Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division "Fighting Fourth", U.S. Marine Corps)

Awarded on:

January 26th, 1948

Citation:
"For extraordinary heroism as Commanding officer of the First Battalion, Twenty-Fifth Marines, FOURTH Marine Division, in action against enemy Japanese forces on Iwo Jima, Volcano Islands, from 19 February to 16 March 1945. Assuming command after his Commanding Officer and the Battalion Executive Officer became casualties, Major Mee quickly reorganized the Battalion and pressed the attack in his zone of action against the heavily fortified 'Amphitheatre' area from which the Japanese poured devastating fire into our advancing assault troops. Skillfully maneuvering his men in this area to gain the vital and critical high ground to the rear, he contained and by-passed the pocket of resistance in the fortified area and, courageously moving from foxhole to foxhole in the front lines of his assault platoons, led his Battalion forward yard-by-yard through intense enemy rocket, mortar, antitank, machine-gun and small-arms fire. By his great personal leadership and tactical skill, Major Mee contributed greatly to the success of his unit in capturing the commanding high ground in the rear of 'Turkey Knob'. His initiative, bravery and aggressive fighting spirit were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service."

SPOT AWARD, Fleet Marine Force, Pacific: Serial 46173 (January 26, 1948).
Second NC received in the form of a golden star to be worn on the ribbon of the first NC.