Bernice B. Stamps

Chief Pharmacist’s Mate: For gallantry in action while serving as a Medical Corpsman with the , 2d Division, A.E.F., on September 13, 1918 at Jaulney, France

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Bernice B. Stamps, Chief Pharmacist’s Mate, U.S. Navy, for extraordinary heroism in action near Jaulny, France, September 13 – 15, 1918. Working continually without rest or food, Pharmacist’s Mate Stamps cared for the wounded under most hazardous conditions. When a counterattack by the enemy seemed imminent the medical detachment was ordered to the rear, but he willingly stayed with the wounded and assisted greatly in their evacuation.