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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), Private Lawrence German (ASN: 546709), 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 F, 30th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, Private German rendered valuable service near Jaulgonne, France 26 July 1918, when he crawled forward and opened fire on an enemy machine gun emplacement. The machine gun fired upon him and his platoon leader was able to locate and capture this gun.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Private

    Regiment:

    30th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    July 26, 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 Lawrence German (ASN: 546709), 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 German distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with Company F, 30th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action on 26 July 1918, near Jaulgonne, France.