By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Aloysims Kmiotek (ASN: 2338861), 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 A, 4th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, although badly wounded near Grand Ballois Farm on 15 July 1918, Private Kmiotek continued to perform his duties as a Runner and finally notified adjoining relays that his post was disabled before accepting relief. [A Distinguished Service Cross was awarded for this action.]
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Awards Received
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Distinguished Service Cross
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Distinguished Service Cross
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
PrivateRegiment:
4th Infantry RegimentDivision:
3d Division, American Expeditionary ForcesAction Date:
July 15, 1918
War Department, General Orders No. 32 (1919)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 Private Aloysius Kmiotek (ASN: 2338861), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company A, 4th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, near Grand Ballois Farm, France, 15 July 1918. Although badly wounded, Private Kmiotek continued to perform his duties as runner and before he would accept relief notified adjoining relays that his post was disabled.