Wauss R. Teague

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Wauss R. Teague (323703), Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy as a member of Company Q, FOURTH Marine Raider Battalion, in action at Vuru Village, Wickham Anchorage, Vangunu, Solomon Islands on 30 June 1943. While holding a key position on the west bank of the Kearuka River, Sergeant Wauss R. Teague was credited with killing at least four enemy snipers. His conduct was at all times characterized by an intense interest in the safety of his comrades and in the utter defeat of the enemy. The outstanding heroism and skill displayed by Sergeant Teague on this occasion reflect highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.