By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), First Sergeant David F. Jardine (ASN: 547434), United States Army, is cited by the Commanding General, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, and a silver star may be placed upon the ribbon of the World War I Victory Medals awarded him. While serving with Company I, 30th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, First Sergeant Jardine was placed in command of a platoon, when its leader was wounded in the bombardment of Bois d’Aigremont. With great courage and coolness he led it to the proper place through the violent barrage, and maintained leadership over it with bravery, devotion and ability throughout the battle of 15 to 26 July 1918. [A Distinguished Service Cross was awarded for this action.]
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Awards Received
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Distinguished Service Cross
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Distinguished Service Cross
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
First SergeantRegiment:
30th Infantry RegimentDivision:
3d Division, American Expeditionary ForcesAction Date:
July 15 – 26, 1918
War Department, General Orders No. 21, 1925The 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 Sergeant David F. Jardine (ASN: 547434), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company I, 30th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in the Bois d’Aigremont, France, July 15 – 26, 1918. When the platoon commander was killed, Sergeant Jardine was placed in command of a platoon and without regard for his personal safety, led it to the proper place through a violent barrage and successfully maintained the leadership of it throughout the battle.