Search United States Military, Gallantry Awards 1917-1919
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Did your ancestor receive recognition for service during the First World War? This volume allows researchers to delve into official American citations honouring members of the United States and its Allies. Featuring detailed accounts of heroism, leadership and sacrifice, it preserves the stories of those whose actions shaped the course of the war.
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Heroes All, edited by Harry Stringer and published in 1919, is a comprehensive record of the soldiers and civilians of the United States and its Allies who were decorated by the American Government for exceptional heroism and distinguished service during the First World War. The volume contains the official citations for recipients of the Medal of Honor, Distinguished Service Cross and Distinguished Service Medal, together with foreign citations awarded to members of the Belgian, British, Canadian, French, Italian, Japanese and Romanian forces.
Rich in detail, these citations document acts of bravery, leadership and service both on and off the battlefield. Among those recognised is British Army Colonel John K. Herr. The citation tells us, ‘Chief of Staff, 30th Division. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services. He showed marked ability as chief of staff of the 30th Division in the capture of Voormezeele and Lock Eight in the Ypres section in Belgium in September, 1918, and in the breaking of the Hindenburg line at Bellicourt, France, and the operations against the Selle River and the Sambre Canal, September 29-October 20, 1918. By his energy, zeal and persistent efforts, coupled with sound tactical judgment, he materially contributed to the success of the operations.’
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