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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), Private Harry J. Bonato (ASN: 2339994), 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 as a Runner with Company M, 4th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, Private Bonato carried an important message through a heavy artillery barrage near Le Charmel, on 27 July 1918, after several other runners had failed to get through.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Private

    Regiment:

    4th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    July 27, 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), Private Harry J. Bonato (ASN; 2339994), 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. Private Bonato distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with Company M, 4th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action near Le Charmel, France, 27 July 1918, in carrying an important message through an enemy barrage.