World War I Veteran
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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 Willes Rodgers (ASN: 1385026), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company M, 130th Infantry Regiment, 33d Division, A.E.F., near Consenvoye, France, 10 October 1918.
Although suffering painfully from an infected hand, Private Rodgers acted as stretcher bearer while his company was in action. He made five trips to the dressing stations, a total distance of about 25 miles, and was under shell fire at all stages of his journey.
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World War I Veteran
Suggested edit: For Bio:
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 Willes Rodgers (ASN: 1385026), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company M, 130th Infantry Regiment, 33d Division, A.E.F., near Consenvoye, France, 10 October 1918.
Although suffering painfully from an infected hand, Private Rodgers acted as stretcher bearer while his company was in action. He made five trips to the dressing stations, a total distance of about 25 miles, and was under shell fire at all stages of his journey.
Contributor: BarryC (47806468)
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