Robert Finnegan

By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Corporal Robert Finnegan, United States Army, is cited (Posthumously) 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. Corporal Finnegan distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with Company A, 28th Infantry, 1st Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action during the operations connected with the capture and defense of Cantigny, France, 27 to 31 May 1918. Corporal Finnegan while mortally wounded by shell fire, displayed great courage and fortitude in concealing his wound in order not to discourage his comrades.

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Robert Finnegan, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Cantigny, France, May 27 – 28, 1918. Although mortally wounded Corporal Finnegan concealed that fact, encouraged his men by his example of fortitude, and continued to fire his automatic rifle until he became exhausted.