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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 Captain (Corps of Engineers) Kenneth Stuart Littlejohn, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 6th Engineers, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in the Claires-Chenes Woods, France, 20 October 1918. Captain Littlejohn reorganized three Engineer companies after they had retired from the woods and by his personal example of daring and bravery successfully led his men against enemy machine guns. His gallant action resulted in the capture of the Claires Chenes Woods.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Captain (Corps of Engineers)

    Regiment:

    6th Engineer Regiment

    Division:

    3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    October 20, 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), Captain (Corps of Engineers) Kenneth S. Littlejohn, 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 the 6th Engineer Regiment, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, Captain Littlejohn showed extraordinary heroism in action at Claire Woods, France, on 20 October 1918. He reorganized three engineer companies after they had retired from the woods, and by his personal example of daring and bravery, successfully led his men against enemy machine guns. His gallant action resulted in the capture of the Claire Chenes Woods. [A Distinguished Service Cross was awarded for this action.]