The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Corporal Clement A. Grobbel, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism while serving with Company I, 339th Infantry, 85th Division (Detachment in North Russia), in action near Emtsa, Russia, 4 November 1918. When attacked by a largely superior force, in order to deliver a more effective fire, Corporal Grobbel voluntarily left his trench and took up a position on top of the railroad bank. Although exposed to heavy machine-gun fire, he held his position and fired his Lewis gun until the enemy was repulsed. The conduct of this noncommissioned officer was an important factor in the successful defense of the position.
Contributor: BarryC (47806468)
Contributor: BarryC (47806468)
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Corporal Clement A. Grobbel, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism while serving with Company I, 339th Infantry, 85th Division (Detachment in North Russia), in action near Emtsa, Russia, 4 November 1918. When attacked by a largely superior force, in order to deliver a more effective fire, Corporal Grobbel voluntarily left his trench and took up a position on top of the railroad bank. Although exposed to heavy machine-gun fire, he held his position and fired his Lewis gun until the enemy was repulsed. The conduct of this noncommissioned officer was an important factor in the successful defense of the position.
Contributor: BarryC (47806468)
Contributor: BarryC (47806468)
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CPL 339TH INFANTRY US ARMY
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