Citation from Marshal Petain

This document is a letter of praise from Marshal Petain, the Commander in Chief of the French Armies of the East. The document is undated but accompanies the 1919 Extract from Orders No. 13.316. It is found in the Frank Gerlach file.

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CITATION
IN THE ORDER OF THE ARMY.

Colonel FRANK C. GERLACH, Commanding the 145th Regiment of American Infantry:
“A superior officer, of the first order. In the different affairs in which his regiment was engaged, he showed a spirit of initiative, courage, and an exceptional energy. Under the fire of the enemy, he never failed to show the finest composure, inspiring in all the greatest confidence.” (Order No. 13316. “D”).

At General Headquarters, February 8, 1919.

The Marshal, Commander in Chief of the Armies of the East.

PETAIN