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The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Private Laroy S. Farst (ASN: 1935403), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company K, 38th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, near Cierges, France, 8 October 1918. Making his way forward under unusually heavy shell fire, Private Farst crawled to within 75 yards of the enemy’s lines to bring in his wounded platoon commander. In attempting this heroic mission Private Farst was killed.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Private

    Regiment:

    38th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    October 8, 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 Leroy Farst (ASN: 1935403), United States Army, is cited (Posthumously) 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 K, 38th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, on 8 October 1918, near Cierges, France, Private First Class Farst with great courage left his trench and went forward under heavy shell fire to within 75 yards of the enemy’s line in order to bring in his Platoon Commander who had been severely wounded in a reconnaissance on the enemy’s position. Private Farst was killed while making this self-sacrificing attempt. [A Distinguished Service Cross was awarded for this action.]