Theodore Keller
Born: at Lexington, Kentucky
Home Town: Lexington, Kentucky
Distinguished Service Cross
U.S. Marine Corps
World War I
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Theodore Keller, Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 47th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Barricourt, France, November 1 – 2, 1918. Working through three desperate counterattacks of the enemy, Sergeant Keller established liaison with the adjacent division, maintaining contact with his flanks at all times, despite the hazards under which he worked.
Navy Cross
U.S. Marine Corps
World War I
The Navy Cross is presented to Theodore Keller, Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 47th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Barricourt, France, November 1 – 2, 1918. Working through three desperate counterattacks of the enemy, Sergeant Keller established liaison with the adjacent division, maintaining contact with his flanks at all times, despite the hazards under which he worked.
