Frost, Raymond C.

Nationality:: American

Biography

Raymond C. Frost was also entitled to wear the Navy Presidential Unit Citation for the 4th Marine Division.

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Silver Star Medal (SSM)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Corporal
Unit:: 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division "Fighting Fourth", U.S. Marine Corps

Citation:
"During action against enemy Japanese forces at Saipan, Marianas Islands, on 20 June 1944. Lead his squad in an attack against a strongly entrenched enemy retarding the advance of his company, Corporal Frost fearlessly advanced thru a direct line of enemy fire and, boldly charging the heavily fortified cave alone, suceeded in wiping out the strong point and killing twelve Japanese troops."

Purple Heart

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Corporal
Unit:: 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division "Fighting Fourth", U.S. Marine Corps

Awarded posthumously for wounds received on 20 June1944 at Saipan, Marianas Islands