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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 Sergeant Frank Eugene Meyer (ASN: 551410), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company H, 38th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, near Romagne, France, 8 October 1918. Sergeant Meyer courageously led his platoon through a terrific barrage and silenced a machine-gun position which was enfilading the attacking line. This soldier was killed later in this action.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Sergeant

    Regiment:

    38th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    October 8, 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 Frank E. Meyer (ASN: 551410), 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 H, 38th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, near Romagne, France, on 8 October 1918, with great courage and disregard for his own safety Sergeant Meyer led his platoon through a terrible artillery barrage and silenced a machine gun position that was enfilading the line of attack. He was killed in this action. [A Distinguished Service Cross was awarded for this action.]