Wickersham, John Hunter b. February 3, 1890 d. September 12, 1918 World War I Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served in the United States Army during World War I as a 2nd Lieutenant in the 353d Infantry, 89th Division, AEF. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery near Limey, France, on September 12, 1918. His citation reads "Advancing with his platoon during the St. Mihiel offensive, he was severely wounded in 4 places by the bursting of a high-explosive shell. Before receiving any aid for himself he dressed the wounds of his orderly, who was...[Read More] Saint Mihiel American Cemetery and Memorial, Thiaucourt-Regnieville, Departement de Meurthe-et-Moselle, Lorraine, France Plot: Plot B, Row 19, Grave 12
Wilson, CAPT. Carlisle R. 'Chuck' b. July 28, 1891 d. November 7, 1918 Capt. Carlisle R. "Chuck" Wilson, who distinguished himself on the battle- fields of France in the World War and gave his life to the cause, will long be remembered as one of the honored & favorite young men of Harrison County. "Chuck" Wilson was held in the highest esteem by all who knew him. He always took a kindly interest in the welfare of friend and neighbor and was posses- sed of the rare faculty of making loyal friends and many of them. This is...[Read More] Saint Mihiel American Cemetery and Memorial, Thiaucourt-Regnieville, Departement de Meurthe-et-Moselle, Lorraine, France
b. February 3, 1890 d. September 12, 1918