By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Sergeant Earnest E. Carlson, United States Army, is cited by the Commanding General, 1st Division, American Expeditionary Forces, for gallantry in action and a silver star may be placed upon the ribbon of the Victory Medals awarded him. Sergeant Carlson distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with Company D, 28th Infantry, 1st Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action during the operations connected with the capture and defense of Cantigny, France, 27 to 31 May 1918. Sergeant Carlson his platoon leader having been wounded, took command of the platoon and consolidated his position under heavy fire; his coolness and energy being an inspiration to his men.
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United States ArmyRank:
SergeantRegiment:
28th Infantry RegimentDivision:
1st Division, American Expeditionary ForcesAction Date:
May 28 – 31, 1918
GHQ, American Expeditionary Forces, Citation Orders No. 6 (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 Ernest E. Carlson (ASN: 57146), 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 Carlson distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with Company D, 28th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action at Cantigny, France, 28 – 31 May 1918, in assuming command of and brilliantly leading his platoon.