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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 Edgar James Rule (ASN: 170058), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Headquarters Company, 10th Field Artillery, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, near Courbon, France, July 14 – 15, 1918. Sergeant Rule, who was of a telephone detail, fearlessly repaired lines under heavy fire of gas and high-explosive shells until the lines were cut beyond repair, when he volunteered and carried messages through the bombardment.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Sergeant

    Regiment:

    10th Field Artillery Regiment

    Division:

    3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    July 14 – 15, 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 Edgar J. Rule (ASN: 170058), 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 Headquarters Company, 10th Field Artillery Regiment, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, Sergeant Rule displayed exceptional courage near Courboin, France, 14 – 15 July 1918. Under heavy shell fire Sergeant Rule, who was in charge of a telephone detail, continued to repair lines until they were cut beyond repair. He then voluntarily acted as runner and carried important messages throughout the battle. [A Distinguished Service Cross was awarded for this action.]