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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), First Lieutenant Edward D. Kalbfleisch (MCSN: 0-490), 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. First Lieutenant Kalbfleisch distinguished himself while serving with the Sixth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces at Bouresches, France, 6 June 1918. (FIRST Citation)

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant

    Regiment:

    Sixth Regiment (Marines)

    Division:

    2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    July 18, 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), First Lieutenant Edward D. Kalbfleisch (MCSN: 0-490), 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. First Lieutenant Kalbfleisch distinguished himself while serving with the Sixth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces at Vierzy, France, 18 July 1918. (SECOND Citation)