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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 First Class Dan Gilts (ASN: 158435), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company C, 6th Engineer Regiment, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, near Crezancy, France, 15 July 1918. After being wounded, Private Gilts was being evacuated when he discovered that all ammunition carriers of a nearby battery had been disabled. He insisted in being allowed to carry up ammunition until the battery was completely out of action.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Private First Class

    Regiment:

    6th Engineer 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), Private First Class Dan Gilts (ASN: 158435), 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 C, 6th Engineer Regiment, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, Private Gilts distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism in action near Crezancy, France, 15 July 1918. After being wounded Private Gilts was being evacuated when he discovered that all ammunition carriers of a nearby battery had been disabled. He insisted on being allows to do this work and despite another wound he continued to carry up ammunition until the battery was completely out of action. [A Distinguished Service Cross was awarded for this action.]