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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), Corporal George Manuel (ASN: 2398570), 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 H, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, on 16 July 1918, Corporal Manuel led a patrol of three men from Fossoy, France, along the railroad toward Mezy through territory held by the enemy and under fire by friendly artillery. He performed this task with the greatest coolness though in constant peril, making a thorough patrol and rendering most intelligent report of the same.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Corporal

    Regiment:

    7th 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), Corporal George Manuel (ASN: 2398570), 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. Corporal Manuel distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with Company H, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action near Mezy, France, 16 July 1918, while leading a patrol.