Benjamin T. Strain
Born: Newton, Kansas
Home Town: Greensburg, Indiana
Status: KIA
Distinguished Service Cross
U.S. Marine Corps
World War I
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Benjamin T. Strain, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 45th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action at Chateau-Thierry, France, June 6, 1918. Killed in action, Corporal Strain gave the supreme proof of that extraordinary heroism which will serve as an example to hitherto untried troops.
Navy Cross
U.S. Marine Corps
World War I
The Navy Cross is presented to Benjamin T. Strain, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 45th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action at Chateau-Thierry, France, June 6, 1918. Killed in action, Corporal Strain gave the supreme proof of that extraordinary heroism which will serve as an example to hitherto untried troops.
