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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 James S. Heenan (ASN: 2354802), 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 Medical Detachment, 4th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, Private Heenan displayed great fortitude and courage in caring for the wounded at Roncheres on 28 July 1918. After working all day with the Company to which he was attached he volunteered to go to the assistance of the wounded in a more advanced battalion and worked during the entire night under heavy shell fire caring for the wounded and acting as littler bearer.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Private

    Regiment:

    4th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    July 28, 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 James S. Heenan (ASN: 2354802), 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 Heenan distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with the Medical Detachment, 4th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action near Roncheres, France, 28 July 1918, in volunteering to go to the assistance of the wounded under terrific enemy fire.