By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Sergeant John J. Glatting (ASN: 542165), 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, at Fossoy, France, Sergeant Glatting 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 northwest of Mezy in a wooded area.
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United States ArmyRank:
SergeantRegiment:
7th Infantry RegimentDivision:
3d Division, American Expeditionary ForcesAction Date:
July 16, 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), Sergeant John J. Glatting (ASN: 542165), 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 Glatting distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with Company H, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action at Fossoy, France, on 16 July 1918, in inspiring confidence in his men, enabling them to advance into territory occupied by the enemy.