Junius E. Reister

Pharmacist’s Mate First Class: For gallantry in action while serving as a Medical Corpsman with the 6th Marines, 2d Division, A.E.F., on World War I at Soissons, France

The Navy Cross is awarded to Pharmacist’s Mate Third Class Junius E. Reister, U.S. Navy, for extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty while serving with the 6th Regiment, U.S. Marines. Pharmacist’s Mate Reister rendered highly commendable service in aiding the wounded, particularly at the Bois de Belleau on June 6, 1918, when the company to which he was attached was caught in a barrage. He stuck to his post until all casualties were evacuated and volunteered his services to another company entering the line.