By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Corporal Irwin Norden (ASN: 42537), 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. Corporal Norden distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with Company D, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action south of Sedan, France, 8 November 1918, while establishing liaison with an organization on the left flank.

By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Private Irwin Norden (ASN: 42537), 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 Norden distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with Company D, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action in the vicinity of Argonne Forest (Hill 272), France, in volunteering to establish liaison with the company on the right under heavy enemy fire during World War I.