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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), Captain (Infantry) Edmund C. Glenn, 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. Captain Glenn distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with the 30th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action on 5 October 1918, in supporting troops from the northern edge of the Bois de Cunel, France, making it possible to hold important ground.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Captain (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    30th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    October 5, 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) Edmund C. Glenn, 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 30th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, Captain Glenn took command of and conducted supporting troops from the northern edge of the Bois de Cunel to the trench line immediately to the north, making it possible by the support for our troops to hold important ground gained. His personal bravery and energy resulted in the assembly of demoralized units under heavy machine gun and shell fire and their procedure to the support of the troops occupying this important ground. He remained in command of his detachment until evacuated for wounds received in action.