Fred C. Albright was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for his service in World War I.
The following is transcribed from page 30 of "Heroes All: A Compendium of the Names and Official Citations of the United States and of Her Allies who Were Decorated by the American Government for Exceptional Heroism and Conspicuous Service Above and Beyond the Call of Duty in the War with Germany, 1917-1919" by Hary Roy Stinger.
ALBRIGHT, FRED C. Captain
Medical Detachment, 353rd Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action near Xammes, France, September 13, 1918. When the battalion on the left of his own met with such heavy fire, as it was attempting to take up its position, that it was forced to withdraw, leaving many wounded men behind, Captain Albright, with fearless disregard for his own safety, went to the adjoining area and under continued heavy artillery fire, cared for all the wounded who had been left there. Home address, Mrs. Anna C. Albright, wife, Garland, Kans.
The following is transcribed from page 30 of "Heroes All: A Compendium of the Names and Official Citations of the United States and of Her Allies who Were Decorated by the American Government for Exceptional Heroism and Conspicuous Service Above and Beyond the Call of Duty in the War with Germany, 1917-1919" by Hary Roy Stinger.
ALBRIGHT, FRED C. Captain
Medical Detachment, 353rd Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action near Xammes, France, September 13, 1918. When the battalion on the left of his own met with such heavy fire, as it was attempting to take up its position, that it was forced to withdraw, leaving many wounded men behind, Captain Albright, with fearless disregard for his own safety, went to the adjoining area and under continued heavy artillery fire, cared for all the wounded who had been left there. Home address, Mrs. Anna C. Albright, wife, Garland, Kans.
Fred C. Albright was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for his service in World War I.
The following is transcribed from page 30 of "Heroes All: A Compendium of the Names and Official Citations of the United States and of Her Allies who Were Decorated by the American Government for Exceptional Heroism and Conspicuous Service Above and Beyond the Call of Duty in the War with Germany, 1917-1919" by Hary Roy Stinger.
ALBRIGHT, FRED C. Captain
Medical Detachment, 353rd Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action near Xammes, France, September 13, 1918. When the battalion on the left of his own met with such heavy fire, as it was attempting to take up its position, that it was forced to withdraw, leaving many wounded men behind, Captain Albright, with fearless disregard for his own safety, went to the adjoining area and under continued heavy artillery fire, cared for all the wounded who had been left there. Home address, Mrs. Anna C. Albright, wife, Garland, Kans.
The following is transcribed from page 30 of "Heroes All: A Compendium of the Names and Official Citations of the United States and of Her Allies who Were Decorated by the American Government for Exceptional Heroism and Conspicuous Service Above and Beyond the Call of Duty in the War with Germany, 1917-1919" by Hary Roy Stinger.
ALBRIGHT, FRED C. Captain
Medical Detachment, 353rd Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action near Xammes, France, September 13, 1918. When the battalion on the left of his own met with such heavy fire, as it was attempting to take up its position, that it was forced to withdraw, leaving many wounded men behind, Captain Albright, with fearless disregard for his own safety, went to the adjoining area and under continued heavy artillery fire, cared for all the wounded who had been left there. Home address, Mrs. Anna C. Albright, wife, Garland, Kans.
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