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.
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Silver Star
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
SergeantRegiment:
7th Infantry RegimentDivision:
3d Division, American Expeditionary ForcesAction Date:
October 22, 1918
GHQ, American Expeditionary Forces, Citation Orders No. 9 (August 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), 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.