| Birth: | 1892 | | Death: | Nov. 25, 1936 | 
World War I Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Served in the United States Army during World War I as a Private First Class in Company L, 354th Infantry, 89th Division. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery near Bois-deBantheville, France, on October 31, 1918. His citation reads "Learning that 2 daylight patrols had been caught out in No Man's Land and were unable to return, Pfc. Barger and another stretcher bearer upon their own initiative made 2 trips 500 yards beyond our lines, under constant machinegun fire, and rescued 2 wounded officers". His Medal was presented to him in 1919. (bio by: Russ Dodge)
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Spouse:
Ruth Irene Bailey Barger (1909 - 1972)*
*Calculated relationship
Search Amazon for Charles Barger | | | Burial:
Blue Springs Cemetery
Blue Springs
Jackson County
Missouri, USA |
Maintained by: Find A Grave
Originally Created by: Bill Walker
Record added: May 09, 2002
Find A Grave Memorial# 6403094 |
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