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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 Army Distinguished Service Medal to Colonel (Infantry) Frederick W. Coleman, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. As G-1, 91st Division, from August to October 1918, due to his unusual foresight, indefatigable zeal, exceptional executive and administrative ability, Colonel Coleman so organized the Supply and Administrative Services of the Division as to insure complete coordination and a regular flow of supplies of all kinds, notwithstanding a shortage of transportation and despite grave and tremendous difficulties because of road congestion, thereby rendering conspicuous service in a position of great responsibility to the American Expeditionary Forces.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Division:

    91st Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    September 28, 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), Colonel (Infantry) Frederick W. Coleman, 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. Colonel Coleman distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving as G-1, 91st Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action near Epinonville, France, 28 September 1918, while personally superintending the forwarding of ammunitions and rations under fire.