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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), Sergeant Dennis A. Dennehy (ASN: 55113), 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 G, 38th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, near Jaulgonne, France, on 18 July 1918, when his company crossed the river, Sergeant Dennehy voluntarily accompanied them at great risk to himself, later going back and bringing up food when it was impossible to get it up otherwise, all under heavy shell fire.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Sergeant

    Regiment:

    38th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    July 18, 1918
    GHQ, American Expeditionary Forces, Citation Orders No. 9 (August 1, 1920)

    By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Sergeant Dennis A. Dennehy (ASN: 55113), 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 Dennehy distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with Company G, 38th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action near Jaulgonne, France, 18 July 1918, while carrying food and ammunition to front lines during enemy bombardment.