Edwin H. Brainard

The Navy Cross is presented to Edwin H. Brainard, Major, U.S. Marine Corps, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in action as Battalion Commander of the 1st Battalion, 15th Regiment (Marines), Field Artillery, during the Champagne Offensive. From the 2nd to the 12th of October 1918, Major Brainard commanded his group in perfect manner, not hesitating to move it forward through a violent artillery fire, and executing under all circumstances accurate and effective fire on the enemy position.