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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), Wagoner Emil (Emile) J. Gerard (ASN: 748179), 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 D, 3d Ammunition Train, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, Wagoner Gerard displayed exceptional courage near Crezancy, France, 15 – 18 July 1918. When the driver of the truck to which he was assigned deserted it under heavy fire, he stayed at his post and three days later carried his truck back to its organization.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Private

    Regiment:

    3d Ammunition Train

    Division:

    3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    July 15, 1918
    GHQ, American Expeditionary Forces, Citation Orders No. 2 (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), Private Emil (Emile) J. Gerard (ASN: 748179), 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 Gerard distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with Company D, 3d Ammunition Train, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action near Crezancy and Chateau-Thierry, France, 15 July 1918, in delivering ammunition through shell fire to proper station.