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 Maniphe Stonecipher (ASN: 58792), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company M, 28th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, American Expeditionary Forces, near Cantigny, France, May 28 – 30, 1918. Sergeant Stonecipher showed remarkable coolness and disregard of danger under heavy bombardment. While directing the consolidation of a new position, a driving fire caused many casualties in his command, but by his example of fortitude he inspired confidence in his men and refused to withdraw to the second line, even when his ammunition was nearly exhausted.
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Distinguished Service Cross
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United States ArmyRank:
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28th Infantry RegimentDivision:
1st Division, American Expeditionary ForcesAction Date:
May 28 – 30, 1918
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United States ArmyRank:
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28th Infantry RegimentDivision:
1st Division, American Expeditionary ForcesAction Date:
May 27 – 31, 1918
Headquarters, 1st Division, A.E.F., General Orders No. 26 (June 15, 1918)By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Sergeant Maniphe Stonecipher, United States Army, is cited by the Commanding General, 1st Division, American Expeditionary Forces, for gallantry in action and a silver star may be placed upon the ribbon of the Victory Medals awarded him. Sergeant Stonecipher distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with Company M, 28th Infantry, 1st Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action during the operations connected with the capture and defense of Cantigny, France, 27 to 31 May 1918. Sergeant Stonecipher displayed coolness and utter disregard for danger under heavy bombardment while encouraging his men and directing the consolidation of a new line; he refused to withdraw to the second line although his casualties were great and his ammunition exhausted.