Leslie T. Gilbert
Born: at Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Home Town: St. Paul, Minnesota
Distinguished Service Cross
World War I
U.S. Marine Corps
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Leslie T. Gilbert, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 55th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Blanc Mont Ridge, France, October 4, 1918. Private Gilbert volunteered to rescue a comrade from a most violent barrage. Although severely wounded while performing this courageous deed, he continued until his task was accomplished.
Navy Cross
World War I
U.S. Marine Corps
The Navy Cross is presented to Leslie T. Gilbert, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 55th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Blanc Mont Ridge, France, October 4, 1918. Private Gilbert volunteered to rescue a comrade from a most violent barrage. Although severely wounded while performing this courageous deed, he continued until his task was accomplished.