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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 Regimental Sergeant Major Raymond M. Dougherty (ASN: 544358), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Headquarters Company, 30th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, at Bois d’Aigremont, France, 15 July 1918. Sergeant Major Dougherty constantly exposed himself to shell fire while receiving messages from runners and in giving directions to them. He also frequently removed his gas mask to make himself more clearly understood and encourage the runners by his example.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Regimental Sergeant Major

    Regiment:

    30th 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), Headquarters, 3d Division, A.E.F., Citation Orders No. 22 (July 8, 1919) 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 Headquarters Company, 30th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, Regimental Sergeant Major Dougherty displayed unusual coolness and courage during the 2d Battle of the Marine, on 15 July 1918, at Bois d’Aigremont, by recklessly exposing himself to shell fire in receiving messages from runners and in giving directions to them. He also frequently removed his gas mask to make himself more clearly understood. His fine example did much to encourage the runners. [A Distinguished Service Cross was awarded for this action.]