By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Sergeant William A. Stickles (ASN: 1936240), 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 E, 38th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, Sergeant Stickles distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism in action on 7 August 1918, near Fismes, France. While advancing under heavy shell fire several of his comrades were severely wounded. Sergeant Stickles, with absolute disregard of his own safety, carried them to a place of safety where first aid could be administered.
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United States ArmyRank:
SergeantRegiment:
38th Infantry RegimentDivision:
3d Division, American Expeditionary ForcesAction Date:
August 7, 1918
GHQ, American Expeditionary Forces, Citation Orders No. 8 (March 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 William A. Stickles (ASN: 1936240), 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 Stickles distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with Company E, 38th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action near Fismes, France, 7 August 1918, while attending wounded under enemy fire.