Sergeant, Co K 115th Infantry, 29th Infantry Division
Wounded severely on July 31, 1918 at Center Sector, France
29th Division Citation for Gallantry in Action July 31, 1918
Displayed remarkable coolness and courage during an enemy raid. Though seriously wounded he was the last to retire from an untenable position, French Croix de Guerre (Silver Star). On July 31, 1918, he displayed great courage during a raid against his outpost in directing the fire of his men and firing himself even though grievously wounded in the head by a grenade. Was the last to retire and covered the retreat of his unit.
Information From: Maryland Military Men, 1917-1918 (Ancestry.com)
Contributor: CJohnston (49877364)
Wounded severely on July 31, 1918 at Center Sector, France
29th Division Citation for Gallantry in Action July 31, 1918
Displayed remarkable coolness and courage during an enemy raid. Though seriously wounded he was the last to retire from an untenable position, French Croix de Guerre (Silver Star). On July 31, 1918, he displayed great courage during a raid against his outpost in directing the fire of his men and firing himself even though grievously wounded in the head by a grenade. Was the last to retire and covered the retreat of his unit.
Information From: Maryland Military Men, 1917-1918 (Ancestry.com)
Contributor: CJohnston (49877364)
Sergeant, Co K 115th Infantry, 29th Infantry Division
Wounded severely on July 31, 1918 at Center Sector, France
29th Division Citation for Gallantry in Action July 31, 1918
Displayed remarkable coolness and courage during an enemy raid. Though seriously wounded he was the last to retire from an untenable position, French Croix de Guerre (Silver Star). On July 31, 1918, he displayed great courage during a raid against his outpost in directing the fire of his men and firing himself even though grievously wounded in the head by a grenade. Was the last to retire and covered the retreat of his unit.
Information From: Maryland Military Men, 1917-1918 (Ancestry.com)
Contributor: CJohnston (49877364)
Wounded severely on July 31, 1918 at Center Sector, France
29th Division Citation for Gallantry in Action July 31, 1918
Displayed remarkable coolness and courage during an enemy raid. Though seriously wounded he was the last to retire from an untenable position, French Croix de Guerre (Silver Star). On July 31, 1918, he displayed great courage during a raid against his outpost in directing the fire of his men and firing himself even though grievously wounded in the head by a grenade. Was the last to retire and covered the retreat of his unit.
Information From: Maryland Military Men, 1917-1918 (Ancestry.com)
Contributor: CJohnston (49877364)
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