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 Private Edward H. McNeil (ASN: 64248), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company B, 103d Infantry Regiment, 26th Division, A.E.F., near Bouresches, France, 20 July 1918. Upon reaching his objective, Hill 190, in front of Bouresches, Private McNeil found he was the only man of his squad left. Going forward, he entered an enemy machine-gun position and at the point of his bayonet captured three machine guns and five prisoners.
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Husband to Rose Melvina Caouette
Children James McNeil and Harold Edward McNeil Porter (adopted by Porter family after death of parents)
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Husband to Rose Melvina Caouette
Children James McNeil and Harold Edward McNeil Porter (adopted by Porter family after death of parents)
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 Private Edward H. McNeil (ASN: 64248), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company B, 103d Infantry Regiment, 26th Division, A.E.F., near Bouresches, France, 20 July 1918. Upon reaching his objective, Hill 190, in front of Bouresches, Private McNeil found he was the only man of his squad left. Going forward, he entered an enemy machine-gun position and at the point of his bayonet captured three machine guns and five prisoners.
Thank you to BarryC #47806468 for this info!
Husband to Rose Melvina Caouette
Children James McNeil and Harold Edward McNeil Porter (adopted by Porter family after death of parents)
Thank you to BarryC #47806468 for this info!
Husband to Rose Melvina Caouette
Children James McNeil and Harold Edward McNeil Porter (adopted by Porter family after death of parents)
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