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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 Gregory F. Reding (ASN: 551990), 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 K, 38th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, on 19 July 1918, near Conniges, France, First Sergeant Reding volunteered for a patrol, and repeatedly exposed himself in order to gain information and harass the enemy; and by his skill, coolness and disregard of personal safety contributed materially to the accomplishment of his mission.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Sergeant

    Regiment:

    38th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    July 19, 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), First Sergeant Gregory F. Reding (ASN: 551990), 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. First Sergeant Reding distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with Company K, 38th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action near Conniges, France, 19 July 1918, while on a patrol that located the enemy positions.