Gordon C. Philpott

The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Navy Cross (Posthumously) to Gordon C. Philpott, Pharmacist’s Mate Second Class, U.S. Navy (Reserve), for extraordinary heroism and conspicuous devotion to duty while serving as a Medical Corpsman with the Second Battalion, Ninth Marines, THIRD Marine Division, in action against enemy Japanese forces at Guam in the Marianas Islands, on 25 July 1944. By his courage and efforts in behalf of others at great risk to his own life, Pharmacist’s Mate Second Class Philpott undoubtedly saved many lives, and his steadfast devotion to duty throughout was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.