Original U.S. WWI Named 6th Marine Regiment Croix De Guerre Award Document with Authorization Card

Original Items: One-of-a-kind set. This is a French Croix de guerre 1914–1918 award citation for Felix B. Holcomb who served in the 6th Marine Regiment and fought in France during the Great War. The citation certificate is framed and measures 18" x 12.5". Also included is a 1920 dated USMC Croix De Guerre Award authorization card named to Felix B. Holcomb identifying as a member of the 83rd company, 6th Marine regiment. All items are offered in very good condition. The 6th Marine Regiment was first organized at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, on 11 July 1917 under the command of Medal of Honor holder Colonel Albertus W. Catlin.The 4th Brigade was ordered to shore up crumbling French lines near Château-Thierry in late May 1918. The 6th Marines took up positions southwest of Belleau Wood, then it was ordered to seize the town of Bouresches and to clear the southern half of Belleau Wood itself on 6 June. These attacks were the beginning of a month-long struggle that eventually becam