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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 Distinguished Service Cross to Private John Osborn Budd (ASN: 936877), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Medical Detachment, 7th Infantry Regiment (Attached), 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, near Fossoy, France, 15 July 1918. Working throughout the heavy enemy artillery fire of 15 July which preceded the German offensive, Private Budd aided the wounded and evacuated 12 comrades from an exposed position.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Private

    Regiment:

    7th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    July 15, 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), Private John O. Budd (ASN: 936877), 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 Medical Detachment, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, on 15 July 1918, Private Budd, at the risk of his life performed excellent service at Fossoy, France, and showed fearless devotion to duty in his care of the wounded, evacuating twelve wounded men from a position in which they were under heavy shell fire with remarkable efficiency and expedition. [A Distinguished Service Cross was awarded for this action.]