- Period:
 - Second World War (1939-1945)
 - Rank:
  - Colonel 
 - Unit:
  - 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division "The Old Breed", U.S. Marine Corps 
 - Awarded for:
 -  Operation Detachment
 
"For exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States in the Pacific Theater of Operations during the period from 1 April through 22 June 1945."
"Combat V"