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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 Glenn Vaught (ASN: 1446055), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company A, 129th Machine-Gun Battalion, 35th Division, American Expeditionary Forces, near Varennes, France, 26 September 1918. Accompanied by another soldier, Corporal Vaught went through heavy fire and by skillful maneuvering located and captured an enemy 77-mm. gun, with part of its crew, which had been checking the advance of our troops.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Corporal

    Batallion:

    129th Machine-Gun Battalion

    Division:

    35th Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    September 26, 1918
    GHQ, American Expeditionary Forces, Citation Orders No. 8 (March 1, 1920)

    By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Corporal Glenn Vaught (ASN: 1446055), United States Army, is cited by the Commanding General, American Expeditionary Forces, for gallantry in action and a silver star may be placed upon the ribbon of the Victory Medals awarded him. Corporal Vaught distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with Company A, 129th Machine-Gun Battalion, 35th Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action near Varennes, France, 26 September 1918, while aiding in the capture of a German .77-mm gun.