World War I Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a First Sergeant, United States Army, Company G, 119th Infantry, 30th Division. He was killed in action during the Battle of St Quentin Canal near Bellicourt, France, on September 29, 1918, at the age of 28. He was awarded his medal posthumously for service Near Bellicourt, France, on September 29, 1918.
His citation reads, "Seeing that the left flank of his company was held up, he located the enemy machinegun emplacement, which had been causing heavy casualties. In the face of heavy fire, he rushed it single-handed, killing the entire crew with grenades. Continuing along the enemy trench in advance of the company, he reached another emplacement, which he also charged, silencing the gun with grenades. A third machinegun emplacement opened up on him from the left and with similar skill and bravery he destroyed this also. Later, in company with another sergeant, he attacked a fourth machinegun nest, being killed as he reached the parapet of the emplacement. His courageous action in destroying in turn 4 enemy machinegun nests prevented many casualties among his company and very materially aided in achieving the objective."
Following his death, his body was returned home and his funeral services were held at the local First Christian Church in Crossville, Tennessee, before he was buried in Crossville City Cemetery in Crossville, Tennessee.
World War I Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a First Sergeant, United States Army, Company G, 119th Infantry, 30th Division. He was killed in action during the Battle of St Quentin Canal near Bellicourt, France, on September 29, 1918, at the age of 28. He was awarded his medal posthumously for service Near Bellicourt, France, on September 29, 1918.
His citation reads, "Seeing that the left flank of his company was held up, he located the enemy machinegun emplacement, which had been causing heavy casualties. In the face of heavy fire, he rushed it single-handed, killing the entire crew with grenades. Continuing along the enemy trench in advance of the company, he reached another emplacement, which he also charged, silencing the gun with grenades. A third machinegun emplacement opened up on him from the left and with similar skill and bravery he destroyed this also. Later, in company with another sergeant, he attacked a fourth machinegun nest, being killed as he reached the parapet of the emplacement. His courageous action in destroying in turn 4 enemy machinegun nests prevented many casualties among his company and very materially aided in achieving the objective."
Following his death, his body was returned home and his funeral services were held at the local First Christian Church in Crossville, Tennessee, before he was buried in Crossville City Cemetery in Crossville, Tennessee.
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