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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), Corporal James T. Montgomery (ASN: 2337443), 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 Headquarters Company, 4th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, near Le Charmel, on 24 July 1918, Corporal Montgomery exposed himself to gas during a shell and gas bombardment by removing his mask in order to give first aid to wounded comrades.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Corporal

    Regiment:

    4th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    July 24, 1918
    GHQ, American Expeditionary Forces, Citation Orders No. 8 (March 1, 1920)

    By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Corporal James T. Montgomery (ASN: 2337443), United States Army, is cited by the Commanding General, American Expeditionary Forces, for gallantry in action and a silver star may be placed upon the ribbon of the Victory Medals awarded him. Corporal Montgomery distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with Headquarters Company, 4th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action near Le Charmel, France, 24 July 1918, in administering first aid to the wounded under shell fire.