Harry Benton Fletcher
Born: at Greenville, Texas
Home Town: Albion, California
Distinguished Service Cross
U.S. Marine Corps
World War I
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Harry Benton Fletcher, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 79th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action in the capture of Bouresches, France, June 6, 1918. After being severely wounded, Corporal Fletcher refused to go to the rear for treatment, but remained at his post and urged on his men to renewed efforts.
Navy Cross
U.S. Marine Corps
World War I
The Navy Cross is presented to Harry Benton Fletcher, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 79th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action in the capture of Bouresches, France, June 6, 1918. After being severely wounded, Corporal Fletcher refused to go to the rear for treatment, but remained at his post and urged on his men to renewed efforts.
