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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), Mechanic Joe Lowery (ASN: 651982), 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 K, 38th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, near Fismes, France, 9 August 1918, Mechanic Lowery volunteered for a patrol. By his skill, tenacity and coolness he overcame innumerable obstacles and accomplished his mission.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Sergeant

    Regiment:

    38th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    August 9, 1918
    GHQ, American Expeditionary Forces, Citation Orders No. 8 (March 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), First Sergeant Joe Lowery (ASN: 651982), 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. First Sergeant Lowery distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with Company K, 38th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action near Fismes, France, 9 August 1918, while leading a patrol under machine-gun fire in advance of our lines.