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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), First Lieutenant (Infantry) William McCreath, 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 Lieutenant (Infantry) McCreath distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with the 30th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action in Bois d’Aigremont, France, 14 – 15 July 1918, in personally delivering important orders during a terrific bombardment.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    30th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    July 14 – 15, 1918
    Headquarters, 3d Division, A.E.F., Citation Orders No. 22 (July 8, 1919)

    By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), First Lieutenant (Infantry) William McCreath, 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 as Adjutant of a Battalion of the 30th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, Lieutenant McCreath on the night of 14 – 15 July 1918, and the day of 15 July 1918, in Bois d’Aigremont, showed remarkable courage and application of duty by leaving a dug-out and personally delivered important orders to Company Commanders during a most terrific bombardment, all other means of communication having failed.