Oscar Sexton Goodwin

The Navy Cross is awarded to Pharmacist’s Mate First Class Oscar Sexton Goodwin, U.S. Navy, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service while attached to regimental headquarters, Sixth Marines, A.E.F. In action against the enemy near Thiaucourt, France, on September 15, 1918, Pharmacist’s Mate First Class Sexton worked just behind the front line in the open field without shelter or protection under heavy and continuous fire, administering to many wounded comrades. He has distinguished himself in every engagement in which his regiment participated and has been repeatedly recommended for gallantry.