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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 Green Lawson (ASN: 1554353), 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 M, 4th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, Private Lawson carried a seriously wounded officer to a place of safety under heavy shell fire in the Bois de Jut on 16 July 1918. After placing the officer in a dugout he again went out at great personal risk and secured medical aid for him.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Private

    Regiment:

    4th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    July 16, 1918
    GHQ, American Expeditionary Forces, Citation Orders No. 3 (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 Green Lawson (ASN: 1554353), 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 Lawson distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with Company M, 4th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action in the Bois de Jute, France, 16 July 1918, in carrying a wounded officer to a place of safety under heavy enemy fire.