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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 Corporal Frank Olejnik (ASN: 2338100), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company B, 4th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, near Gland, France, 21 July 1918. Assisting his platoon commander and one other comrade, Corporal Olejnik went forward, attacking and capturing an enemy machine-gun and eight prisoners.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Corporal

    Regiment:

    4th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    July 21, 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), Corporal Frank Olejnik (ASN: 2338100), 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 B, 4th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, Corporal Olejnik displayed great coolness near Gland, on 21 July 1918, in assisting his platoon leader and one other comrade in capturing an enemy machine gun and eight prisoners. [A Distinguished Service Cross was awarded for this action.]