- SURNAME
Phillips
- FORENAME
Carl
- UNIT
4 Raider Bn (Company P)
- RANK
Sergeant
- NUMBER
288293
- AWARD
Distinguished Service Cross
- PLACE
New Georgia 1943
- ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
KIA - see Roll of Honour
ROLL OF HONOUR:
https://www.specialforcesroh.com/index.php?threads/phillips-carl.4408/CITATION:
Distinguished Service Cross : The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Carl Phillips (288293), Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company P, FOURTH Marine Raider Battalion, in the early part of the engagement at Bairoko Harbor, New Georgia, Solomon Islands, on 20 July 1943. With complete disregard for his own safety, Sergeant Phillips led three charges against three Japanese machine-gun positions and wiped them all out, clearing the way for his company's continued advance. Then observing an attempted enemy flanking fire which threatened to inflict a heavy toll of casualties, he led a charge with an infectious intentness and determination that was almost instantly transmitted to the men who rallied under his leadership. He lost his life at the muzzle of the weapon he was bent on silencing before he died and succeeded in knocking it out of action. The outstanding heroism and skill displayed by Sergeant Phillips on this occasion reflect highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States. He gallantly gave his life for his country.
FINDAGRAVE:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/56773739/carl-phillips
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