Russell Anson Maxfield

The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Navy Cross (Posthumously) to Russell Anson Maxfield, Hospital Apprentice Second Class, U.S. Navy, for extraordinary heroism and conspicuous devotion to duty while serving as a Medical Corpsman with Second Battalion, Seventh Marines, FIRST Marine Division, in action against enemy Japanese forces at Peleliu in the Palau Islands, from 15 to 17 September 1944. By his courage and efforts in behalf of others at great risk to his own life, Pharmacist’s Mate Second Class Maxfield 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.