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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), First Lieutenant (Chaplain’s Corps) Michael James Corr, 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. Chaplain Corr distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with the 114th Infantry Regiment, 29th Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action near Verdun, France, 12 October 1918, in assisting the wounded and burying the dead under heavy shell fire.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Chaplain’s Corps)

    Regiment:

    114th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    29th Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    World War I
    Headquarters, 29th Division, American Expeditionary Forces, Citation Orders

    By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), First Lieutenant (Chaplain’s Corps) Michael James Corr, United States Army, is cited by the Commanding General, 29th Division, American Expeditionary Forces, for gallantry in action and a silver star may be placed upon the ribbon of the Victory Medals awarded him. Chaplain Corr distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with the 114th Infantry Regiment, 29th Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action during World War II.