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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 Major (Corps of Engineers) William Arthur Snow, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 2d Engineers, 2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in the Belleau Wood, France, June 12 – 15, 1918. In order to consolidate the position of his brigade, Major Snow personally led one company of his battalion through a heavy barrage. After passing through the barrage, he discovered that part of his company had become separated because of the violent fire. He returned through the barrage and, in so dong, was wounded in the neck. After having his wound dressed at the aid station, he refused to go to the rear, but went back and conducted the remainder of the men through the barrage. Despite his wound, he remained on duty for 16 hours until ordered to the rear.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major (Corps of Engineers)

    Regiment:

    2d Engineer Regiment

    Division:

    2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    World War I
    Headquarters, 2d Division, A.E.F., Citation Orders

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Major (Corps of Engineers) William Arthur Snow, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 2d Engineers, 2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces during World War I. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Major Snow, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.