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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) Edward C. Shannon, 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 Commanding Officer of the 111th Infantry, 28th Division, Colonel Shannon proved himself a forceful and capable military leader. Maintaining at all times a high degree of efficiency in his regiment, he contributed materially to the success achieved by the 28th Division in its operations against the enemy, rendering services of distinction to the American Expeditionary Forces.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    111th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    28th Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    July 24, 1918
    GHQ, American Expeditionary Forces, Citation Orders No. 4 (June 3, 1919)

    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) Edward C. Shannon, 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 Shannon distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer, 111th Infantry Regiment, 28th Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action 24 July 1918, at the Foret de Fere, France, in personally reconnoitering in front of his lines under intense machine gun fire.