Co. F, 316 Inf., 79 Div., A.E.F. Killed in action at Bois 268, near Montfaucon, France. Buried Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery, Romagne-Sous-Montfaucon, Meuse, France. Son of O.H.H. & E.P.M.∼Captain, 316th Infantry, 79th Division, American Expeditionary Forces, World War I. Awardede the Distinguished Service Cross. From his citation: "For extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company F, 316th Infantry Regiment, 79th Division, A.E.F., near Montfaucon, France, September 28 - 29, 1918. Captain Hewit led his men into battle with such fearlessness and valor that he was at all times able to reorganize and continue forward under most difficult circumstances. Although wounded, he remained in command, always being under terrific shell and machine-gun fire, but not until he had received a second wound did he relinquish his command. While being taken from the field he received a third wound."
Contributor: Doc Wilson (47464039)
This is a cenotaph. View burial and family links at ACTUAL BURIAL HERE.
Contributor: Doc Wilson (47464039)
This is a cenotaph. View burial and family links at ACTUAL BURIAL HERE.
Co. F, 316 Inf., 79 Div., A.E.F. Killed in action at Bois 268, near Montfaucon, France. Buried Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery, Romagne-Sous-Montfaucon, Meuse, France. Son of O.H.H. & E.P.M.∼Captain, 316th Infantry, 79th Division, American Expeditionary Forces, World War I. Awardede the Distinguished Service Cross. From his citation: "For extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company F, 316th Infantry Regiment, 79th Division, A.E.F., near Montfaucon, France, September 28 - 29, 1918. Captain Hewit led his men into battle with such fearlessness and valor that he was at all times able to reorganize and continue forward under most difficult circumstances. Although wounded, he remained in command, always being under terrific shell and machine-gun fire, but not until he had received a second wound did he relinquish his command. While being taken from the field he received a third wound."
Contributor: Doc Wilson (47464039)
This is a cenotaph. View burial and family links at ACTUAL BURIAL HERE.
Contributor: Doc Wilson (47464039)
This is a cenotaph. View burial and family links at ACTUAL BURIAL HERE.
Bio by: TomKat
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Capt Benjamin Hartley Hewit (D.S.C.)
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