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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), Sergeant Harry V. Davis (ASN: 542158), 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 H 7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, on 5 October 1918, Sergeant Davis personally led his company in the attack, and after advancing two kilometers, was forced to dig in. They held the line alone until the afternoon when Company G came up and took position on his left. Sergeant David was in command of the company from 5 to 9 October and from 15 to 27 October 1918.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Sergeant

    Regiment:

    7th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    July 16, 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 Harry V. Davis (ASN: 542158), 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 Davis distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with Company H, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action near Fossoy, France, 16 July 1918, and by his brilliant leadership.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Sergeant

    Regiment:

    7th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    July 16, 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), Sergeant Harry V. Davis (ASN: 542158), 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 H 7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, on 16 July 1918, near Fossoy, France, while in great danger, Sergeant Davis exhibited fearless leadership and exceptional ability in inspiring confidence in the men of his platoon, enabling them to advance into territory occupied by the enemy and take up a position in the woods near Mezy.