Cyrus Garnsey

By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Second Lieutenant (Field Artillery) Cyrus Garnsey, III, United States Army, is cited by the Commanding General, 1st Division, American Expeditionary Forces, for gallantry in action and a silver star may be placed upon the ribbon of the Victory Medals awarded him. Second Lieutenant Garnsey distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with the 7th Field Artillery, 1st Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action during the operations connected with the capture and defense of Cantigny, France 27 to 31 May 1918. Second Lieutenant Garnsey displayed distinguished gallantry in rushing under heavy shell fire to the aid of Corporal John G. Flint who had been wounded.