Leon Jennart was a member of the famous Rainbow Division, the first Yankee National Guard unit to grapple with the Germans. Killed in action, he died the death of of a brave man. He fought courageously and won the respect of of his fellow comrades in arms, as well as officers. Leon Jennart was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for his "extraordinary heroism" near Badricourt, Alsace on July 12, 1918.
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Bugler Leon Jennart (ASN: 14229), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Battery E, 119th Field Artillery, 32d Division, A.E.F., near Badricourt, Alsace, 12 July 1918. As Bugler Jennart was returning from a reconnaissance with his battery commander, under heavy artillery fire, a shell struck between them, mortally wounding the officer and throwing Bugler Jennart from his horse, which was killed. Although he was himself seriously wounded, this soldier crawled across the road to the assistance of his captain, and, just before he reached the latter's side, was instantly killed by another bursting shell.
Contributor: BarryC (47806468)
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Bugler Leon Jennart (ASN: 14229), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Battery E, 119th Field Artillery, 32d Division, A.E.F., near Badricourt, Alsace, 12 July 1918. As Bugler Jennart was returning from a reconnaissance with his battery commander, under heavy artillery fire, a shell struck between them, mortally wounding the officer and throwing Bugler Jennart from his horse, which was killed. Although he was himself seriously wounded, this soldier crawled across the road to the assistance of his captain, and, just before he reached the latter's side, was instantly killed by another bursting shell.
Contributor: BarryC (47806468)
Leon Jennart was a member of the famous Rainbow Division, the first Yankee National Guard unit to grapple with the Germans. Killed in action, he died the death of of a brave man. He fought courageously and won the respect of of his fellow comrades in arms, as well as officers. Leon Jennart was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for his "extraordinary heroism" near Badricourt, Alsace on July 12, 1918.
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Bugler Leon Jennart (ASN: 14229), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Battery E, 119th Field Artillery, 32d Division, A.E.F., near Badricourt, Alsace, 12 July 1918. As Bugler Jennart was returning from a reconnaissance with his battery commander, under heavy artillery fire, a shell struck between them, mortally wounding the officer and throwing Bugler Jennart from his horse, which was killed. Although he was himself seriously wounded, this soldier crawled across the road to the assistance of his captain, and, just before he reached the latter's side, was instantly killed by another bursting shell.
Contributor: BarryC (47806468)
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Bugler Leon Jennart (ASN: 14229), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Battery E, 119th Field Artillery, 32d Division, A.E.F., near Badricourt, Alsace, 12 July 1918. As Bugler Jennart was returning from a reconnaissance with his battery commander, under heavy artillery fire, a shell struck between them, mortally wounding the officer and throwing Bugler Jennart from his horse, which was killed. Although he was himself seriously wounded, this soldier crawled across the road to the assistance of his captain, and, just before he reached the latter's side, was instantly killed by another bursting shell.
Contributor: BarryC (47806468)
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