Leonard M. Barker

Pharmacist’s Mate Third Class: For gallantry in action while serving as a Medical Corpsman with the 6th Marines, 2d Division, A.E.F., on September 15, 1918 at Thiaucourt, France.

The Navy Cross is awarded to Pharmacist’s Mate Third Class Leonard M. Barker, U.S. Navy, for exceptional heroism while attacked to the Ninety-fifth Company, Sixth Marines, A.E.F., in action against the enemy at Tigny on July 19th, and also in action near Thiacourt, France, on September 15, 1918. Constantly under heavy shell fire, Pharmacist’s Mate Third Class Barker labored courageously and tirelessly throughout the day and well into the night dressing the wounded on the field and superintending their evacuation. His calm courage and energetic attention to duty was an inspiration to the entire command. Pharmacist’s Mate Barker received the Croix de Guerre from the French Government.