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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), Major Frederick V. Hemenway, 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. On the afternoon of 12 October 1918 near Montfaucon, he volunteered to convey orders of the Division Commander to the regiments for a change of front. Major Hemenway not only accomplished this mission in spite of being gassed, but coordinated and directed the movement personally to a successful conclusion.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major

    Division:

    3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    October 12 – 13, 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), Major Frederick V. Hemenway, 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. Major Hemenway distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving as Assistant G-3, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action near Montfaucon, France, 12 – 13 October 1918, and by his brilliant leadership.