Blackwell, Robert Lester b. October 4, 1895 d. October 11, 1918 World War I Congressional Medal of Honor recipient. Born in Person County, North Carolina, he served in the United States Army during World War I as a Private in Company K, 119th Infantry, 30th Division. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery near St. Souplet, France, on October 11, 1918. His citation reads "When his platoon was almost surrounded by the enemy and his platoon commander asked for volunteers to carry a message calling for reinforcements, Pvt. Blackwell volunteered for this...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith) Somme American Cemetery and Memorial, Bony, Departement de l'Aisne, Picardie, France Plot: D-20-2
O'Shea, Thomas E. b. April 18, 1895 d. September 29, 1918 World War I Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served in the United States Army during World War I as a Corporal in the Machine Gun Company of the 107th Infantry, 27th Division and was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for heroism on September 29, 1918 at Le Catelet, France. His CMOH citation reads "Becoming separated from their platoon by a smoke barrage, Cpl. O'Shea, with 2 other soldiers, took cover in a shell hole well within the enemy's lines. Upon hearing a call for help...[Read More] (Bio by: Soorus) Somme American Cemetery and Memorial, Bony, Departement de l'Aisne, Picardie, France Plot: B-16-14
Turner, William Bradford b. 1892 d. September 27, 1918 World War I Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served in the United States Army during World War I as a First Lieutenant in the 105th Infantry, 27th Division and was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for heroism on September 27, 1918 at Ronssoy, France. His CMOH citation reads "He led a small group of men to the attack, under terrific artillery and machinegun fire, after they had become separated from the rest of the company in the darkness. Single handed he rushed an enemy...[Read More] (Bio by: Soorus) Somme American Cemetery and Memorial, Bony, Departement de l'Aisne, Picardie, France Plot: B-13-1
b. October 4, 1895 d. October 11, 1918