Alfred Houston Noble, United States Marine Corps: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to First Lieutenant Alfred Houston Noble (MCSN: 0-717), United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the Eighty-Third Company, Sixth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F., in action in the Bois-de-Belleau, France, June 6 – 8, 1918. First Lieutenant Noble was conspicuous for his judgment and personal courage in handling his company in attacks against superior numbers in strongly fortified machine-gun positions. His fortitude and initiative enabled his command each time to achieve success.
General Noble was born in Federalsburg, MD on October 26, 1894 and died on September 27, 1983 in LaJolla, CA. His membership in the Legion of Valor is sponsored by Richard Buchanan, NC.