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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), Private Malcolm P. Rankin (ASN: 1193797), 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 Headquarters Company, 10th Field Artillery Regiment, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, Private Rankin displayed exceptional heroism near Courboin, France, 15 July 1918, He voluntarily carried important messages through heavy enemy fire and insisted that he be allowed to continue this work even after being severely gassed.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Private

    Regiment:

    10th Field Artillery Regiment

    Division:

    3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    July 14 – 15, 1918
    GHQ, American Expeditionary Forces, Citation Orders No. 4 (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), Private Malcolm P. Rankin (ASN: 1193797), 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. Private Rankin distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with Headquarters Company, 10th Field Artillery Regiment, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action 14 – 15 July 1918, near Courbon, in carrying important messages under fire.