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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 Sergeant Frank McBride (ASN: 554577), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company A, 9th Machine-Gun Battalion, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, at Paroy, France, July 14 – 15, 1918. Upon his own initiative, Sergeant McBride left his dugout under heavy shell fire, and proceeded 200 yards to a house where an officer and another soldier were lying severely wounded. After administering first aid to them, he remained with them until they were evacuated.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Sergeant

    Batallion:

    9th Machine-Gun Battalion

    Division:

    3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    July 15, 1918
    Headquarters, 3d Division, A.E.F., Citation Orders No. 22 (July 8, 1919)

    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 Frank McBride (ASN: 554577), 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 A, 9th Machine Gun Battalion, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, near Paroy, France, 15 July 1918, First Sergeant McBride went out Paroy Road under shell fire to give first aid to wounded men. [A Distinguished Service Cross was awarded for this action.]