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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 First Sergeant John Doherty (ASN: 2357261), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company B, 4th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, near Les Franquettes Farm, France, 23 July 1918. After his company had withdrawn, Sergeant Doherty remained for five hours in an open field, swept by machine-gun fire, with his company commander, who was seriously wounded; carrying him to a dressing station after darkness had set in.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Sergeant

    Regiment:

    4th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    July 23, 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), First Sergeant John Doherty (ASN: 2357261), 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 Company B, 4th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, near Les Franquettes Farm, 23 July 1918, First Sergeant Doherty remained in an open field swept by heavy machine gun fire with his company commander who was seriously wounded, for about five hours without regard to his personal safety. When darkness fell he carried this officer to the first aid station. [A Distinguished Service Cross was awarded for this action.]