Melvin Mosier

The Navy Cross is presented to Melvin Mosier, Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism, skill and bravery while commanding a flank patrol on the Coco River near Ililihuas, Nicaragua, on 7 August 1928, in bringing his patrol, under fire, through almost impassable brush to join in an engagement then being fought with bandits. And later, when bringing up the boat transportation of the Coco Patrol to rejoin the main body, the leading boat in which he was stationed, came under hostile fire, and, although seriously wounded, he directed the fire of shore troops against the enemy position so successfully as to cause their withdrawal. His coolness and personal conduct were inspiring to his entire command.