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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), Private Urban V. Craft (ASN: 2038959), 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. Private Craft distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with Headquarters Company, 322d Field Artillery, 83d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action on the Vesle, France, 28 July 1918, in maintaining telephone communications for 36 hours under heavy artillery fire.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Private

    Regiment:

    322d Field Artillery Regiment

    Division:

    83d Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    October 15 – 18, 1918
    War Department, General Orders No. 37 (1919)

    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 Urban V. Craft (ASN: 2038959), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Headquarters Company, 322d Field Artillery, 83d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, at Bois-de-Grand Montagne, France, October 15 – 18, 1918. Private Craft, with utter disregard for his personal safety, constantly exposed himself to enemy fire while repairing wires and maintaining important telephone communications within his area.