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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 William F. Ballard (ASN: 2338447), 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. Corporal Ballard distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with Company D, 4th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action near Nesles, France, 15 July 1918, in ministering to the wounded under heavy shell fire.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Corporal

    Regiment:

    4th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    July 15, 1918
    Headquarters, 3d Division, A.E.F., Citation Orders No. 22 (July 8, 1919)

    By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Corporal William F. Ballard (ASN: 2338447), 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 D, 4th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, Corporal Ballard displayed great courage and utter disregard for his own safety near Nesles on 15 July 1918, when he went out under heavy shell fire and ministered to the wounded, and then took them back to the battalion aid station making several trips through the shell-swept area. He repeatedly carried important messages and directed runners to their destination.