Warren R. Herbst
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Warren R. Herbst served in the United States Marine Corps
during World War II
. He was awarded the Navy Cross
for his actions during the Battle of Tinian
.
His award citation reads:
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Corporal Warren R. Herbst (MCSN: 346610), United States Marine Corps (Reserve), for extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty while serving as Leader of a Machine Gun Section of Company F, Second Battalion, Second Marines, SECOND Marine Division, in action against enemy Japanese forces during the assault on Tinian, Marianas Islands, 26 July 1944. When his company was attacked from the rear during the night and his machine gun section was placed in a perilous situation, Corporal Herbst quickly turned his assault unit to the rear and engaged the Japanese at close quarters. On two different occasions, he advanced alone under heavy enemy machine-gun and rifle fire to secure ammunition and, another time, traversed one hundred yards of terrain raked by heavy fire to obtain a water can to replace the one that had been smashed. When the entire crew of one gun had been wounded or killed, he again exposed himself to hostile fire to retrieve the gun to prevent it from falling into Japanese hands and, in addition, repeatedly aided in evacuating our wounded while under heavy enemy fire. His outstanding courage, initiative and devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
Herbst was born in Chicago, Illinois. His home of record was Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
.
United States Marine Corps
The United States Marine Corps is a branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for providing power projection from the sea, using the mobility of the United States Navy to deliver combined-arms task forces rapidly. It is one of seven uniformed services of the United States...
during World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
. He was awarded the Navy Cross
Navy Cross
The Navy Cross is the highest decoration that may be bestowed by the Department of the Navy and the second highest decoration given for valor. It is normally only awarded to members of the United States Navy, United States Marine Corps and United States Coast Guard, but can be awarded to all...
for his actions during the Battle of Tinian
Battle of Tinian
The Battle of Tinian was a battle of the Pacific campaign of World War II, fought on the island of Tinian in the Mariana Islands from 24 July 1944 to 1 August 1944.-Background:...
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His award citation reads:
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Corporal Warren R. Herbst (MCSN: 346610), United States Marine Corps (Reserve), for extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty while serving as Leader of a Machine Gun Section of Company F, Second Battalion, Second Marines, SECOND Marine Division, in action against enemy Japanese forces during the assault on Tinian, Marianas Islands, 26 July 1944. When his company was attacked from the rear during the night and his machine gun section was placed in a perilous situation, Corporal Herbst quickly turned his assault unit to the rear and engaged the Japanese at close quarters. On two different occasions, he advanced alone under heavy enemy machine-gun and rifle fire to secure ammunition and, another time, traversed one hundred yards of terrain raked by heavy fire to obtain a water can to replace the one that had been smashed. When the entire crew of one gun had been wounded or killed, he again exposed himself to hostile fire to retrieve the gun to prevent it from falling into Japanese hands and, in addition, repeatedly aided in evacuating our wounded while under heavy enemy fire. His outstanding courage, initiative and devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
Herbst was born in Chicago, Illinois. His home of record was Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
Wauwatosa is a city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States, and was incorporated on May 27, 1897. As of the 2006 census estimate, the city's population was 44,798. Wauwatosa is located immediately west of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and is a part of the Milwaukee metropolitan area...
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