By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Sergeant George Mensing (ASN: 107147), 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 Mensing distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with Battery D, 10th Field Artillery Regiment, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action near Greves Farm, France, 14 July 1918, in voluntarily remaining at his gun position for a period of four days.
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United States ArmyRank:
SergeantRegiment:
10th Field Artillery RegimentDivision:
3d Division, American Expeditionary ForcesAction Date:
July 14, 1918
By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Sergeant George Mensing (ASN: 107147), 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 Battery D, 10th Field Artillery Regiment, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, near Greves Farm, France, beginning with the bombardment on the night of 14 July 1918, and continuing for four days and four nights, Sergeant Mensing remained at his gun position constantly. He showed the greatest of courage and remarkable ability in handling his gun and crew, and was a shining example to his men. Throughout this period although Sergeant Mensing was offered relief he preferred to stay with the guns.