First World War – Object #3

Local Officer Is Cited for Gallantry in Action
[photo] Lieut. James Guy Tucker

Little Rock boy cited for bravery Lieut. James Guy Tucker, son of Guy B. Tucker, a member of the State Highway Commission, has received a citation for bravery and devotion to duty, displayed during the Argonne-Meuse offensive. The citation, which was issued from the headquarters of the 89th Division in Germany on December 17 by command of Major General Winn, follows: “First Lieut. James G. Tucker, 353d Infantry. – During the Argonne-Meuse offensive, November 1-11, 1918, Lieutenant Tucker showed great skill in the handling of Company E, 353d Infantry, and, although in poor physical condition, by his cheerfulness, courage and bravery under great hardships and heavy fire, set an example that was an inspiration to the men of his company. During the assault on the north edge of the Bois de Barricourt on November 2, 1918, at a time when the advantage of the battalion was critically endangered by the heavy machine gun fire of the enemy, Lieutenant Tucker showed great skill and presence of mind in conducting his company, then in support to the right flank of the battalion, and though under heavy fire, succeeded in flanking the enemy machine guns and enabled the battalion to move forward.” Lieutenant Tucker had been wounded by shrapnel a few days before the November offensive.