By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Sergeant Bernard B. Blakey (ASN: 545467), 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 B, 30th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, Sergeant Blakey remained at his observation post and exposed position during heavy shell fire near Crezancy, France, on 15 July 1918, furnishing his Battalion Commander with important information, thus showing unusual courage and bravery.
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United States ArmyRank:
SergeantRegiment:
30th Infantry RegimentDivision:
3d Division, American Expeditionary ForcesAction 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), Sergeant Bernard B. Blakey (ASN: 545467), 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. Sergeant Blakey distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with Company B, 30th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action near Crezancy, France, 15 July 1918, in remaining in an exposed position under heavy shell fire.