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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 Captain (Infantry) Frank A. Pattillo, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 38th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, north of Montfaucon, France, 11 October 1918. Captain Pattillo personally led his company in attack upon the enemy position and exposed himself to heavy machine-gun fire in order to advance his forward units. Although twice wounded, he refused to be evacuated, but remained where he fell, continuing to urge his men forward.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Captain (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    38th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    October 11, 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), Captain (Infantry) Frank A. Pattillo, 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 E, 38th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, on 11 October 1918, the 2d Battalion was advancing on Romagne, France and Captain Pattillo, Commanding Company E, was ordered forward. Captain Pattillo took up his position about ten paces in front of his front line and with utter disregard to his personal danger led his men over Hill 253 into the attack. Captain Pattillo was wounded in both legs by machine gun bullets and while lying wounded in his lines still urged his men on to their objectives. [A Distinguished Service Cross was awarded for this action.]