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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 Silver Star to Major (Infantry) Harry James Keeley, United States Army, for gallantry in action while commanding the 1st Battalion, 38th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action near Moulins, France, 15 July 1918, while conducting two companies of his battalion to a position which protected the right flank of the 38th Infantry. The protection furnished by this organization assisted materially in the final repulse of the enemy attack. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Major Keeley, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major (Infantry)

    Batallion:

    1st Battalion

    Regiment:

    38th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    July 22, 1918
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Major (Infantry) Harry James Keeley, United States Army, for gallantry in action while Commanding the 1st Battalion, 38th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action near Jaulgonne, France, on 22 July 1918. Major Keeley displayed remarkable gallantry and leadership during the fighting north of Jaulgonne. He personally, on several occasions, went forward to reconnoiter and led the attack against the discovered positions. His fearlessness, courage, and initiative were an inspiration and an example to those under him, and to his efforts much of the splendid progress of the 1st Battalion, 38th Infantry Regiment was due. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Major Keeley, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.