Messerschmidt, Harold O. b. 1923 d. September 17, 1944 World War II Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a Sergeant in the United States Army in Company L, 30th Infantry, 3d Infantry Division. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for action on September 17, 1944 near Radden, France. He was killed in action. His citation reads in part "Knocked to the ground by a burst from an enemy automatic weapon, he immediately jumped to his feet, and ignoring his grave wounds, fired his submachine gun at the enemy that was now upon them, killing...[Read More] (Bio by: Don Morfe) Christ Lutheran Church Cemetery, Barnesville, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, USA
b. 1923 d. September 17, 1944