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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 Silver Star to Colonel (Field Artillery) Manus MacCloskey, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the American Expeditionary Forces, while serving as Commanding Officer of the 12th Field Artillery Regiment, 2d Division, in action at Vierzy, France, 19 July 1918, in making a personal reconnaissance under intense artillery and machine gun fire, in order to regulate the fire of his artillery. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Colonel MacCloskey, 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.

Awards Received

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Field Artillery)

    Regiment:

    12th Field Artillery Regiment

    Division:

    2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    World War I
    War Department, General Orders No. 53 (1920)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Colonel (Field Artillery) Manus MacCloskey, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. While in Command of the 12th Field Artillery during all its operations with the 2d Division, until 16 August 1918, Colonel MacCloskey displayed marked ability and efficiency. He especially distinguished himself during the operations of the 2d Division at the Bois-de-Belleau and Bouresches, when he commanded in addition to his own regiment, the 37th Field Artillery, French Army. By this service he contributed in no small measure to the success of the Infantry Brigade in these operations. Later, as Commanding General, 152d field Artillery Brigade, he rendered able support to the attacking Infantry of the 77th Division.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Regiment:

    152d Field Artillery Brigade

    Division:

    77th Division American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    World War I

    (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 Brigadier General Manus MacCloskey, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding General of the 152d Field Artillery Brigade, 77th Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in France, during World War I. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Brigadier General MacCloskey, 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.