While serving aboard the U.S.S. Galena at the Battle of Fort Darling, at Drewry's Bluff, James River, Virginia, Cpl Mackie displayed gallant conduct and services, and unselfish acts of duty.
During the battle, Cpl Mackie was ordered to fill the vacancies of the dead and wounded at the ship's guns. Cpl Mackie and his Marines responded quickly and maintained the operation of the guns with skill and knowledge throughout the rest of the battle.
During the battle, enemy shellfire raked the ship's deck. With courage, Cpl Mackie maintained his musket fire against the Confederate rifle pits along the shore
Cpl pruit
While serving with the 2nd Marine Division on October 3, 1918, at the Battle of Blanc Mont Ridge, France, Cpl Pruitt displayed initiative and courage, and as a result, saved many lives and ensured the success of his unit's mission.
During the battle, Cpl Pruitt spotted two enemy machine gun nests. Quickly recognizing the danger to his Marines and other American soldiers in the area, he single-handedly attacked with decisiveness, and captured the two machine guns, and 40 enemy prisoners, in a nearby dugout.
Cpl Williams
During the battle, American tanks maneuvered to open a lane for the infantry through the network of reinforced concrete pillboxes, buried mines, and black volcanic sands. Cpl Williams went forward alone to attempt the reduction of devastating machine gun fire from the unyielding positions. Covered only by four riflemen, Cpl Williams demonstrated significant endurance by fighting for four hours under terrific enemy small arms fire. He repeatedly returned to his own lines to prepare demolition charges and obtain serviced flamethrowers. He fought his way back to the rear of hostile emplacements to wipe out one position after another.
On one occasion, he daringly mounted a pillbox to insert the nozzle of his flamethrower
