Silver Star Citation
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Awarded for actions during the World War I
By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Private Gordon D. Flanagan (ASN: 1833380), 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 Flanagan distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with Battery A, 313th Field Artillery, 80th Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action at Hill 294, France, in continually firing his piece in plain view of the enemy. [This award was rescinded under GHQ, American Expeditionary Forces, Citation Orders No. 9 (August 1, 1920) as the recipient has been awarded a Distinguished Service Cross for deed including this act.]
General Orders: GHQ, American Expeditionary Forces, Citation Orders No. 2 (June 3, 1919)
Action Date: World War I
Service: Army
Rank: Private
Company: Battery A
Regiment: 313th Field Artillery
Division: 80th Division, American Expeditionary Forces
Distinguished Service Cross
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Awarded for actions during the World War I
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Private Gordon D. Flanagan (ASN: 1833380), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Battery A, 313th Field Artillery, 80th Division, A.E.F., near Dannevoux, France, 28 September 1918. The fieldpiece of which Private Flanagan was gunner was moved by hand to a position exposed to observation and enemy fire, in order to deliver direct fire upon the enemy guns near Vilosnes. The officer in charge was called away early in the engagement and Private Flanagan took command during the critical period and fired 200 rounds at enemy guns. In spite of the heavy enemy fire concentrated upon his position, he delivered a very effective fire on the enemy. He ceased to fire only after his gun had been struck by shell splinters from both front and rear.
General Orders: War Department, General Orders No. 24 (1920)
Action Date: 28-Sep-18
Service: Army
Rank: Private
Company: Battery A
Regiment: 313th Field Artillery
Division: 80th Division, American Expeditionary Forces
