Arthur D. Blake
Home Town: Gary, Indiana
Silver Star
U.S. Army
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 Arthur David Blake (ASN: 1723612), 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 Blake distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with Company B, 103d Machine Gun Battalion, 26th Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action near Givry, France, 18 – 24 July 1918, in carrying messages through shell swept areas.
Distinguished Service Cross
U.S. Army
World War I
General Orders No. No. 24, W.D., 1920
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Arthur D. Blake, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near St. Remy, France, September 12, 1918. During an enemy attack Private Blake, although not on duty, first discovered the presence of the enemy and gave the alarm. During the action, four of the enemy attempted to flank one of the machine-gun positions. Private Black killed one of the flanking group with his pistol and captured the other three unaided.
