World War I Medal of Honor Recipient. He served in the United States Army as a First Sergeant in Company D, 363rd Infantry, 91st Division. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for action on September 26, 1918 near Bois-de-Cheppy, France. His citation reads "While making his way through a thick fog with his automatic rifle section, his advance was halted by direct and unusual machine-gun fire from two guns. Without aid, he at once dashed through the fire and, attacking the nest, killed two of the gunners, one of whom was an officer. This prompt and decisive hand-to-hand encounter on his part enabled his company to advance farther without the loss of a man." He was originally buried in Van Sickle Cemetery, South Side, West Virginia. The dedication service at the State Veterans Cemetery was held on May 12, 2018.
World War I Medal of Honor Recipient. He served in the United States Army as a First Sergeant in Company D, 363rd Infantry, 91st Division. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for action on September 26, 1918 near Bois-de-Cheppy, France. His citation reads "While making his way through a thick fog with his automatic rifle section, his advance was halted by direct and unusual machine-gun fire from two guns. Without aid, he at once dashed through the fire and, attacking the nest, killed two of the gunners, one of whom was an officer. This prompt and decisive hand-to-hand encounter on his part enabled his company to advance farther without the loss of a man." He was originally buried in Van Sickle Cemetery, South Side, West Virginia. The dedication service at the State Veterans Cemetery was held on May 12, 2018.
Bio by: Don Morfe
Inscription
MEDAL OF HONOR
1ST SGT US ARMY
WORLD WAR I
CROIX DE GUERRE
CROCE DIGUERRE
363RD INF
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Web: Congressional Medal of Honor Society Recipients, 1839 - 2012
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