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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), Corporal George W. Damewood (MCSN: 91421), United States Marine Corps, is cited by the Commanding General, SECOND DIVISION, American Expeditionary Forces, for gallantry in action and a silver star may be placed upon the ribbon of the Victory Medals awarded him. Gunnery Sergeant Hoffman distinguished himself while serving with the Headquarters Detachment, Fourth Marine Brigade, 2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces at Chateau-Thierry, France, 6 June to 10 July 1918. (FIRST Citation)

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Corporal

    Regiment:

    4th Marine Brigade

    Division:

    2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    July 18 – 22, 1918
    Authority: Blakeney (2d Division, A.E.F. Orders)

    By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D. 1918), Corporal George W. Damewood (MCSN: 91421), United States Marine Corps, is cited by the Commanding General, SECOND DIVISION, American Expeditionary Forces, for gallantry in action and a silver star may be placed upon the ribbon of the Victory Medals awarded him. Gunnery Sergeant Hoffman distinguished himself while serving with the Headquarters Detachment, Fourth Marine Brigade, 2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces at Soissons, France, 18 – 22 July 1918. (SECOND Citation)