Abner Flowers

By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Captain (Infantry) Abner Flowers, 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. Captain Flowers distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with the 167th Infantry Regiment, 42d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action near Landres-et-St. Georges, France, 14 – 16 October 1918, and by the brilliant leadership of his battalion.

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Abner Flowers, Captain, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Cote-de-Chatillon, France, October 15 – 16, 1918. Captain Flowers, after his battalion commander was wounded and evacuated early in the attack, took command and reorganized the remnants of the 2d and 3d Battalions, leading them to a successful final attack. Captain Flowers, disregarding his own danger, made a personal reconnaissance alone and ascertained that the enemy was preparing for a counterattack. Then leading his battalion in a final assault the command repulsed the counterattack and captured or killed practically the entire force of the enemy. His disregard for his own personal safety, coolness, and good judgment were an inspiration to his men and encouraged them to continue to their final objective.