The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Colonel (Infantry) Evan Elias Lewis, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 102d Infantry Regiment, 26th Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action during the operations of the 26th Division against the enemy at Marcheville and Riaville on 25 and 26 September 1918. Under a terrific enemy artillery bombardment lasting for nearly twenty-four hours and under intense machine gun fire and in fierce hand-to-hand conflicts with grenades, rifle, pistol and bayonet, Colonel Lewis and soldiers of the Division accomplished their mission and broke up four counter-attacks. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Colonel Lewis, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.
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Distinguished Service Cross
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Silver Star
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Distinguished Service Cross
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Silver Star
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Distinguished Service Cross
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Colonel (Infantry), [then Major]Regiment:
102d Infantry RegimentDivision:
26th Division, American Expeditionary ForcesAction Date:
September 26, 1918
War Department, General Orders No. 23 (1919)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 Colonel (Infantry), [then Major] Evan Elias Lewis, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 102d Infantry Regiment, 26th Division, American Expeditionary Forces, near Marcheville, France, 26 September 1918. Being second in command of the assaulting troops, Colonel Lewis displayed great bravery and rare initiative. While under terrific artillery and machine-gun fire he reorganized scattered units, established and organized positions in depth, set up liaison from front to rear, and in hand-to-hand fighting personally led his men, inspiring in them a confidence and tenacity of purpose that were productive of success.
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Silver Star
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Colonel (Infantry)Regiment:
102d Infantry RegimentDivision:
26th Division, American Expeditionary ForcesAction Date:
October 18, 1918
Headquarters, 26th Division, General Orders No. 22 (March 15, 1919)The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Silver Star to Colonel (Infantry) Evan Elias Lewis, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 102d Infantry Regiment, 26th Division, American Expeditionary Forces. By his outstanding bravery, their fine spirit of self-sacrifice and his great devotion to duty during the operations of the Division north of Verdun, during the Meuse-Argonne offensive, from 18 October 1918, until the cessation of hostilities, he has won for himself this distinction. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Colonel Lewis, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.
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Distinguished Service Cross
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Colonel (Infantry)Regiment:
102d Infantry RegimentDivision:
26th Division, American Expeditionary ForcesAction Date:
November 10, 1918
War Department, General Orders No. 23 (1919)The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Service Cross to Colonel (Infantry) Evan Elias Lewis, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 102d Infantry Regiment, 26th Division, American Expeditionary Forces, near Beaumont, France, 10 November 1918. Colonel Lewis, commanding his regiment, personally led the advance of his front line, under a heavy artillery and machine-gun fire, and gained the absolute confidence of his troops by his example of courage and coolness.
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Silver Star
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Colonel (Infantry)Regiment:
102d Infantry RegimentDivision:
26th Division, American Expeditionary ForcesAction Date:
September 26, 1918
Headquarters, 26th Division, A.E.F., Citation Orders(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Colonel (Infantry) Evan Elias Lewis, United States Army, for in action while serving with the 102d Infantry Regiment, 26th Division, American Expeditionary Forces, during World War I. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Colonel Lewis, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.