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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 Sergeant James E. Flood (ASN: 1938517), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company F, 38th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, near Romagne, France, 11 October 1918. Sergeant Flood kept his platoon advancing under heavy artillery and machine-gun fire and although seriously wounded, continued in command until the objective was reached.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Sergeant

    Regiment:

    38th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    October 11, 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), Sergeant James E. Flood (ASN: 1938517), 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 F, 38th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, while in battle near Romagne, France, 11 October 1918, with great courage and ability, Sergeant Flood kept his platoon advancing under a heavy artillery and machine gun fire and although seriously wounded, continued in command of his platoon until his objective was reached. [A Distinguished Service Cross was awarded for this action.]