By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Sergeant Earl F. Drury (ASN: 54806), 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 Drury distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with Company L, 30th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action near Crezancy, France, 23 July 1918, in repeatedly exposing himself to shell fire to look after the welfare of his men.
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United States ArmyRank:
SergeantRegiment:
30th Infantry RegimentDivision:
3d Division, American Expeditionary ForcesAction Date:
July 15, 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 Earl F. Drury (ASN: 54806), 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 L, 30th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, Sergeant Drury displayed exceptional heroism in action at Crezancy, France, on 15 July 1918, repeatedly exposing himself to heavy shell fire in order to give first aid. On 23 July, after all other sergeants of his platoon were casualties, Sergeant Drury, with the greatest devotion to duty and regardless of personal danger, consolidated small groups of men, thus aiding greatly in the advance.