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By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Second Lieutenant (Infantry) William E. Frasure, United States Army, is cited for gallantry in action and a silver star may be placed upon the ribbon of the Victory Medals awarded him. Second Lieutenant (Infantry) Frasure distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with the 1st Battalion, 30th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action near Cunel, France, 14 October 1918. Lieutenant Frasure was rendered unconscious from the concussion of a high-explosive shell that hit within a few feet of him. After regaining consciousness and in a dazed condition he rejoined his company, taking command and succeeded in making further advances, capturing a number of prisoners, including two officers. The number of prisoners captured was greater than the number of his command.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Second Lieutenant (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    3d Supply Train

    Division:

    3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    October 14, 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), Second Lieutenant (Infantry) William E. Frasure, 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 the 3d Supply Train, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, Lieutenant Frasure rendered distinguished services near Cunel, France, 14 October 1918, while acting as an Infantry officer in the 30th Infantry Regiment. After all other officers of his company had been killed or wounded, Lieutenant Frasure, although himself wounded, assumed command of the company and led them in the advance, taking 164 prisoners. On 15 October 1918, he was again wounded while cleaning up woods east of Cunel, but disregarding the pain he remained to command his company until he was relieved.