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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 Major (Infantry) Warner William Carr, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, near Vaux, France, 30 June 1918. Preparatory to an attack upon Vaux, and in broad daylight, Major Carr voluntarily crawled out into No Man’s Land to a point close to the enemy lines, remaining there several hours under fire from machine guns and snipers, while he made sketches of the town and the defenses. The information he obtained was of the utmost importance in planning the attack which was made the following day with marked success.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    9th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    World War I
    Headquarters, 2d Division, A.E.F., Citation Orders

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Major (Infantry) Warner William Carr, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in France, during World War I. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Major Carr, 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.