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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), Major (Medical Corps) Horace Ewing Ruff, 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 7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, Major Ruff rendered exceptionally meritorious service as Regimental Surgeon during the Meuse-Argonne Offensive. His tireless energy, his fearlessness and good judgment under shell fire, made him an example to be emulated by his assistants and the enlisted personnel and won the highest respect from his superiors.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major (Medical Corps)

    Regiment:

    7th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    October 21, 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), Major (Medical Corps) Horace Ewing Ruff, 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. Major Ruff distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving as a Medical Officer with the 7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action at Cunel, France, 21 October 1918, while inspecting an advanced aid station and continuing on duty during enemy bombardment.