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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 Leighton McCormick (ASN: 127311), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Battery B, 7th Field Artillery, 1st Division, American Expeditionary Forces, near Servillers, France, 5 May 1918. During a heavy enemy bombardment, a member of the battery was severely wounded. Sergeant McCormick, while going to the assistance of this wounded soldier was himself wounded by a shell splinter which passed through his leg above the knee. In spite of his wound, he assisted his comrade to a place of safety and then resumed command of his section, continuing in same until ordered to the rear.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Sergeant

    Batallion:

    Battery B

    Regiment:

    7th Field Artillery Regiment

    Division:

    1st Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    World War I
    Headquarters, 1st Division, A.E.F., General Orders No. 23 (May 31, 1918)

    By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Sergeant Leighton McCormick, United States Army, is cited by the Commanding General, 1st Division, American Expeditionary Forces, for gallantry in action and a silver star may be placed upon the ribbon of the Victory Medals awarded him. Sergeant McCormick distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with the Battery B, 7th Field Artillery, 1st Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action during World War I. Sergeant McCormick voluntarily went under shell fire to the assistance of a wounded comrade thereby receiving a serious wound himself.