By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Private First Class Frank Walsh (ASN: 2214224), 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 C, 4th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, Private First Class Walsh continued to operate an automatic rifle all night near Mont St. Pere on 22 July 1918, under sniper and machine gun fire after being severely wounded. [A Distinguished Service Cross was awarded for this action.]
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Awards Received
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Distinguished Service Cross
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Distinguished Service Cross
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Private First ClassRegiment:
4th Infantry RegimentDivision:
3d Division, American Expeditionary ForcesAction Date:
July 22, 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 Private First Class Frank Walsh (ASN: 2214224), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company C, 4th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, near Mont St. Pere, France, 22 July 1918. After being severely wounded Private Walsh continued to operate his automatic rifle throughout the night.