Oscar M. Cooper

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Oscar M. Cooper, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 20th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near St. Etienne, France, October 4 – 6, 1918. Corporal Cooper, a runner, displayed exceptional courage in carrying messages for three days under shell and machine-gun fire.

The Navy Cross is presented to Oscar M. Cooper, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 20th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near St. Etienne, France, October 4 – 6, 1918. Corporal Cooper, a runner, displayed exceptional courage in carrying messages for three days under shell and machine-gun fire.