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The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Second Lieutenant (Field Artillery) Cyrus Garnsey, III, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 7th Field Artillery, 1st Division, American Expeditionary Forces, near Broyes, France, 18 May 1918. While the position of Battery A, 7th Field Artillery, was being transferred to a new position on the afternoon of 18 May 1918, the enemy opened fire on the old position, where a few men remained on duty. Observing that Corporal John G. Flynt, one of these men, had been severely wounded, Lieutenant Garnsey, with entire disregard for his own personal safety, rushed forward and carried the wounded corporal to a place of safety.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Second Lieutenant (Field Artillery)

    Regiment:

    7th Field Artillery Regiment

    Division:

    1st Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    May 27 – 31, 1918
    Headquarters, 1st Division, A.E.F., General Orders No. 29 (June 22, 1918)

    By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Second Lieutenant (Field Artillery) Cyrus Garnsey, III, United States Army, is cited by the Commanding General, 1st Division, American Expeditionary Forces, for gallantry in action and a silver star may be placed upon the ribbon of the Victory Medals awarded him. Second Lieutenant Garnsey distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with the 7th Field Artillery, 1st Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action during the operations connected with the capture and defense of Cantigny, France 27 to 31 May 1918. Second Lieutenant Garnsey displayed distinguished gallantry in rushing under heavy shell fire to the aid of Corporal John G. Flint who had been wounded.