Raymond H. Forbus

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Raymond H. Forbus (295132), Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty while serving with Battery A, Third Battalion, Tenth Marines, SECOND Marine Division, during action against enemy Japanese forces on Saipan, Marianas Islands, 7 July 1944. During a fierce enemy counterattack, Corporal Forbus observed two wounded Marines lying in an open field which was in danger of being occupied by the Japanese. Unhesitatingly leaving his covered position, he braved intense hostile machine-gun and rifle fire to go to their aid and, although seriously wounded, succeeded in effecting their rescue. His courage and devotion to duty reflect the highest credit upon Corporal Forbus and the United States Naval Service.

SPOT AWARD, Fleet Marine Force, Pacific: Serial 9468