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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 First Class Murphy P. Brogden (ASN: 545131), 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 First Class Brogden distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with Medical Detachment, 30th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action near Crezancy, France, 15 – 20 July 1918, in caring for the wounded under heavy artillery fire.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Private First Class

    Regiment:

    30th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    July 15 – 20, 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), Private First Class Murphy P. Brogden (ASN: 545131), 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 the Medical Detachment, 30th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, from 15 to 20 July 1918, in the 2d Battle of the Marne, around Crezancy, France, Private First Class Brogden worked courageously and continuously under any an all shell, shrapnel and gas fire, caring for the wounded with entire disregard for his own personal safety.