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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 (Infantry) Paul R. Carroll, 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 Battalion Intelligence Officer with the 7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in the forward position of the Gland sub-sector on 15 July 1918, near Fossoy, France, Lieutenant Carroll shoed the greatest resourcefulness and ability in handling the men of his detachment, establishing relays and observation posts, keeping up communication and information on the progress of the action. He further displayed extreme disregard for danger in patrolling under shell fire and obtaining valuable information from personal reconnaissances on the flank of the Regiment which was attacked by the enemy.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Second Lieutenant (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    7th 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 (Infantry) Paul R. Carroll, 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 Carroll distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with the 7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action near Fossoy, France, 15 July 1918, in making personal reconnaissances under heavy shell fire.