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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 Martin W. Rediker (ASN: 2113392), 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 Rediker distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with Battery C, 76th Field Artillery Regiment, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action near Montfaucon, France, 6 and 7 October 1918, while attending wounded during enemy bombardment.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Private

    Regiment:

    76th Field Artillery Regiment

    Division:

    3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    October 6 & 7, 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), Private Martin W. Rediker (ASN: 2113392), 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 C, 76th Field Artillery Regiment, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, Private Rediker displayed heroism and devotion to duty near Montfaucon, France, on 6 – 7 October 1918. Private Rediker was a litter bearer and helped evacuate four wounded men from the battery position after the Germans had adjusted and were firing on the battery for destruction. Private Rediker showed absolute disregard for personal safety, applying first aid while shells were bursting all around him and other men had taken protection in the trail trenches.