USA Second Division AEF Citation 2nd Lt Ralph M Wilcox Fifth Marine at Blanc Mont Oct 2 1918
Some men have a moment or day of Bravery, some are Brave all the time, this man was Brave all the time. I believe this Citation was for the Silver Star because it mentions Blanc Mont, below.
The Citation has a small hole in the top left, staining on the left and a little on the right and a 2\" tear on bottom left. I have taken it out of the glass because I am afraid it will break. You can see the way I found it with a backing of \"pub by National art co., N. Y. The Conquering Hero Comes. 7634 glued to the board.

Major General John A Lejeune signed it and it is Faint.

Will ship with the frame minus the nails and glass.

Ralph McN. Wilcox Place of Birth: Utah, Ogden
Home of record: Portland Oregon

AWARDS AND CITATIONS Distinguished Service Cross See more recipients of this award

Awarded for actions during the World War I

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 First Lieutenant Ralph McN. Wilcox (MCSN: 0-3608), United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the Fifth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F., in action near Letanne, France, November 10 - 11, 1918. First Lieutenant Wilcox volunteered for a liaison and successfully accomplished it, displaying marked bravery. Passing through a heavy artillery and machine-gun barrage, he pushed through the enemy outpost line, routed one of the outposts, and succeeded in establishing liaison between two battalions at a critical moment.

General Orders: War Department, General Orders No. 32 (1919)Action Date: November 10 - 11, 1918Service: Marine CorpsRank: First LieutenantRegiment: 5th Regiment (Marines)Division: 2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces Navy Cross See more recipients of this award

Awarded for actions during the World War I

The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to First Lieutenant Ralph McN. Wilcox (MCSN: 0-3608), United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Letanne, France, November 10 - 11, 1918. First Lieutenant Wilcox volunteered for a liaison and successfully accomplished it, displaying marked bravery. Passing through a heavy artillery and machine-gun barrage, he pushed through the enemy outpost line, routed one of the outposts, and succeeded in establishing liaison between two battalions at a critical moment.

Action Date: November 10 - 11, 1918Service: Marine CorpsRank: First LieutenantRegiment: 5th Regiment (Marines)Division: 2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces Silver Star Citation See more recipients of this award

Awarded for actions during the World War I

By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918) First Lieutenant Ralph McN. Wilcox (MCSN: 0-3608), United States Marine Corps, is cited by the Commanding General, SECOND Division, American Expeditionary Forces, for gallantry in action and a silver star may be placed upon the ribbon of the Victory Medals awarded him. First Lieutenant Wilcox distinguished himself while serving with the Fifth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces at Chateau-Thierry, France, 6 June to 10 July 1918.

General Orders: Citation Orders, 2d Division, American Expeditionary ForcesAction Date: June 6 - July 10, 1918Service: Marine CorpsRank: First LieutenantRegiment: Fifth Regiment (Marines)Division: 2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces Silver Star Citation See more recipients of this award

Awarded for actions during the World War I

By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918) First Lieutenant Ralph McN. Wilcox (MCSN: 0-3608), United States Marine Corps, is cited by the Commanding General, SECOND Division, American Expeditionary Forces, for gallantry in action and a silver star may be placed upon the ribbon of the Victory Medals awarded him. First Lieutenant Wilcox distinguished himself while serving with the Fifth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces at Blanc Mont, France, 1 - 10 October 1918. (SECOND Citation)

General Orders: Citation Orders, 2d Division, American Expeditionary ForcesAction Date: October 1 - 10, 1918Service: Marine CorpsRank: First LieutenantRegiment: Fifth Regiment (Marines)Division: 2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces Silver Star Citation See more recipients of this award

Awarded for actions during the World War I

By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918) First Lieutenant Ralph McN. Wilcox (MCSN: 0-3608), United States Marine Corps, is cited by the Commanding General, SECOND Division, American Expeditionary Forces, for gallantry in action and a silver star may be placed upon the ribbon of the Victory Medals awarded him. First Lieutenant Wilcox distinguished himself while serving with the Fifth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces during the Meuse-Argonne Offensive, France, 30 September - 11 November 1918. (THIRD Citation)

General Orders: Citation Orders, 2d Division, American Expeditionary ForcesAction Date: September 30 - November 11, 1918Service: Marine CorpsRank: First LieutenantRegiment: Fifth Regiment (Marines)Division: 2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces