Sidney Thayer, Jr.
Born: at Marion, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Haverford, Pennsylvania
Distinguished Service Cross
U.S. Marine Corps
World War I
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Sidney Thayer, Jr., First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 55th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Beaumont, France, November 11, 1918. After being wounded, Lieutenant Thayer remained with his company until its objective had been reached, refusing evacuation until rendered unconscious by loss of blood.
Navy Cross
U.S. Marine Corps
World War I
The Navy Cross is presented to Sidney Thayer, Jr., First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 55th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Beaumont, France, November 11, 1918. After being wounded, Lieutenant Thayer remained with his company until its objective had been reached, refusing evacuation until rendered unconscious by loss of blood.
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