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Robert
Sprouse
November 28, 1881

–

December 14, 1964

Cemetery:

Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Sergeant

    Regiment:

    30th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    July 15 – 16, 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), First Sergeant Robert Sprouse (ASN: 545179), 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 A, 30th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, during the battle of 15 July 1918, Sergeant Sprouse conducted himself with the greatest coolness and bravery, setting a splendid example to the rest of the men. After the company was ordered to withdraw about 6:00 P.M. on 14 July 1918, he voluntarily returned to the position his company had held near Crezancy and throughout the night of 15 – 16 July, he assisted in evacuating the wounded. [A Distinguished Service Cross was awarded for this action.]

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Sergeant

    Regiment:

    30th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    July 15 – 16, 1918
    War Department, General Orders No. 32 (1919)

    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 First Sergeant Robert Sprouse (ASN: 545179), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company A, 30th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, near Crezancy, France, July 15 – 16, 1918. Throughout the engagement, Sergeant Sprouse encouraged his men by his gallant conduct. After the company was ordered to withdraw, Sergeant Sprouse voluntarily returned to the position his company had held and, throughout the night of July 15 – 16, assisted in evacuating the wounded.