Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Private First Class (Marine)

Unit:

Company H, 2nd Battalion, 22nd Marine Regiment, 1st Provisional Marine Brigade, U.S. Marine Corps

Awarded on:

January 28th, 1948

"For extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty while serving as a Member of an Assault Unit of Company H, Second Battalion, Twenty-Second Marines (Reinforced), First Provisional Marine Brigade, in action against enemy Japanese forces on Parry Island, Eniwetok Atoll, Marshall Islands, 22 February 1944. Exposing himself to heavy enemy fire, Private First Class Newman single-handedly wiped out an emplacement containing six Japanese which was holding up his entire section. Later, armed with a shotgun, he moved into a wide gap when assault companies lost contact in the undergrowth and successfully prevented a breakthrough. On another occasion, he braved heavy mortar fire to carry a wounded comrade to safety. By his outstanding heroism, initiative and devotion to duty, Private First Class Newman contributed materially to the success of the operation, thereby reflecting the highest credit upon himself and the United States Naval Service."

SPOT AWARD, Commander in Chief Pacific Forces: Serial 11172