Vernon L. Somers
Born: at Bloxom, Virginia
Home Town: Bloxom, Virginia
Status: KIA
Distinguished Service Cross
U.S. Marine Corps
World War I
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Vernon L. Somers, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action at Chateau-Thierry, France, June 6, 1918. Killed in action, Second Lieutenant Somers gave the supreme proof of that extraordinary heroism which will serve as an example to hitherto untried troops.
Navy Cross
U.S. Marine Corps
World War I
The Navy Cross is presented to Vernon L. Somers, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action at Chateau- Thierry, France, June 6, 1918. Killed in action, Second Lieutenant Somers gave the supreme proof of that extraordinary heroism which will serve as an example to hitherto untried troops.
