David L. Spaulding
Born: at Hood River, Oregon
Home Town: Hood River, Oregon
Distinguished Service Cross
U.S. Marine Corps
World War I
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to David L. Spaulding, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 79th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action during the advance on Bouresches, France, on June 6, 1918. Corporal Spaulding returned to the front lines encouraging his men after being sent to the rear with a severe wound.
Navy Cross
U.S. Marine Corps
World War I
The Navy Cross is presented to David L. Spaulding, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 79th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action during the advance on Bouresches, France, on June 6, 1918. Corporal Spaulding returned to the front lines encouraging his men after being sent to the rear with a severe wound.
