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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), Second Lieutenant (Infantry) W. H. Haynes, 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 the 38th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, Lieutenant Haynes repeatedly throughout the Battle of the Marne, near Mezy, France, on 15 July 1918, showed the greatest bravery and inspiring leadership. On one occasion on 15 July, when the enemy was threatening our lines, he hastily gathered a few men, closed up the gap, retaking several American prisoners and killing their captors.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Second Lieutenant (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    38th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    July 15 – 19, 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), Second Lieutenant (Infantry) W. H. Haynes, 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. Second Lieutenant Haynes distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with Company D, 38th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action 15 – 19 July 1918, during the Battle of the Marne, and by his brilliant leadership.