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By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Lieutenant Colonel (Judge Advocate General’s Department) Patrick J. Hurley, 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. Lieutenant Colonel Hurley distinguished himself by gallantry in action while attached to the 76th Field Artillery Regiment, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action near Louppy, France, 11 November 1918, in voluntarily making a reconnaissance under heavy enemy fire.

Awards Received

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Judge Advocate General’s Department)

    Division:

    6th Army Corps, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    World War I
    War Department, General Orders No. 68 (1920)

    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 Lieutenant Colonel (Judge Advocate General’s Department) Patrick J. Hurley, 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. Assigned as Judge Advocate, Army Artillery, 1st Army, Lieutenant Colonel Hurley rendered services of marked ability, performing, in addition to his manifold duties, the duties of Adjutant General and of Inspector General. Later, as Judge Advocate of the 6th Army Corps, he ably conducted the negotiations arising between the American Expeditionary Forces and the Grand Duchy of Luxemburg, wherein he displayed sound judgment, marked zeal, and keen perception of existing conditions. He has rendered services of material worth to the American Expeditionary Forces.