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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), Sergeant Walter Przyjalgowski (Pryjalgowski) (ASN: 542860), 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 Przyjalgowski distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with Company L, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action in the Bois Clair Chenes, France, 22 October 1918, while making a reconnaissance of enemy front lines.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Sergeant

    Regiment:

    7th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    September 30 – October 28, 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), Sergeant Walter Przyjalgowski (Pryjalgowski) (ASN: 542860), 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 L, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, during the period 30 September to 28 October 1918, at which time his company was in the front line, Sergeant Przyjalgowski constantly remained with his company, having command of the same during the greater part of the period, while his company was without officers or other non-commissioned officers. The quality of his work and leadership was of the highest type. His action and bearing was ever a source of inspiration to his men.