Webster J. Bachelot, Jr.

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Webster J. Bachelot, Jr. (348483), Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps (Reserve), for extraordinary heroism as a Squad Leader of Company E, Second Battalion, Twenty-Second Marines (Reinforced), First Provisional Marine Brigade, Third Amphibious Corps, in action against enemy Japanese forces on Guam, Marianas Islands, 27 July 1944. When his Platoon Sergeant was wounded, Corporal Bachelot assumed his duties and, during a determined attack by the enemy on the night of 27 July, personally annihilated three Japanese in a bayonet fight. After repulsing the attack, he reorganized his sector and, despite a bayonet wound in the chest, held his line secure against further enemy attacks. By his gallant fighting spirit, Corporal Bachelot set an example of steadfastness and courage for his unit throughout the entire operation, and his devotion to duty was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

SPOT AWARD, Fleet Marine Force, Pacific: Serial 00406 (February 6, 1945)