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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), Second Lieutenant (Medical Corps) Maurice H. Andrews, United States Army, is cited by the Commanding General, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, and a silver star may be placed upon the ribbon of the World War I Victory Medals awarded him. While serving with Company F, 30th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, Lieutenant Andrews performed most important missions during the heavy bombardment of 15 July 1918, totally disregarding personal danger. He displayed utmost coolness and unquestionable courage and rendered invaluable service in caring for wounded near Crezancy.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Second Lieutenant (Medical Corps)

    Regiment:

    30th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    July 15, 1918
    GHQ, American Expeditionary Forces, Citation Orders No. 1 (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), Second Lieutenant (Medical Corps) Maurice H. Andrews, 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. Second Lieutenant Andrews distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with Company F, 30th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action near Crezancy, France, 15 July 1918, in caring for the wounded.