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PVT 1CL Edward Thomas Vibbert

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PVT 1CL Edward Thomas Vibbert

Birth
Brockport, Elk County, Pennsylvania, USA
Death
31 Jul 1918 (aged 23)
Chateau-Thierry, Departement de l'Aisne, Picardie, France
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Fere-en-Tardenois, Departement de l'Aisne, Picardie, France Add to Map
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Plot B, Row 7, Grave 37
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Private Edward T. Vibbert, infantry, Benson, Ill., "for extraordinary heroism in action near Sergy, northeast of Chateau Thierry, France, July 31, 1918. Bearing a message, this soldier was mortally wounded. Lying on the ground, he yelled. "A message," attracted the attention of the platoon leader, and with his dying breath delivered the message he bore." Chicago Tribune, 27 Sep 1918 (awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for acts of gallantry in action)
- AlbFirefly
Added: Oct. 18, 2009

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Edward T. Vibbert

Private First Class, U.S. Army
125th Infantry Regiment, 32nd Division
Entered the Service from: Michigan
Died: July 31, 1918
Buried at: Plot B Row 7 Grave 37
Oise-Aisne American Cemetery
Fere-en-Tardenois, France
Awards: Distinguished Service Cross

125th Inf Reg 32nd Div.
Private Edward T. Vibbert, infantry, Benson, Ill., "for extraordinary heroism in action near Sergy, northeast of Chateau Thierry, France, July 31, 1918. Bearing a message, this soldier was mortally wounded. Lying on the ground, he yelled. "A message," attracted the attention of the platoon leader, and with his dying breath delivered the message he bore." Chicago Tribune, 27 Sep 1918 (awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for acts of gallantry in action)
- AlbFirefly
Added: Oct. 18, 2009

AMERICAN BATTLE MONUMENTS COMMISSION
Edward T. Vibbert

Private First Class, U.S. Army
125th Infantry Regiment, 32nd Division
Entered the Service from: Michigan
Died: July 31, 1918
Buried at: Plot B Row 7 Grave 37
Oise-Aisne American Cemetery
Fere-en-Tardenois, France
Awards: Distinguished Service Cross

125th Inf Reg 32nd Div.

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