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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), Private Lawrence Grimes (MCSN: 79971/117150), United States Marine Corps, 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. Private Grimes distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with Company E, 2d Battalion, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action near St. Etienne, France, on 5 October 1918, in breinging up a reserve supply and continuing to fire until wounded.

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