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BG Hierome Lindsay Opie

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BG Hierome Lindsay Opie Veteran

Birth
Staunton, Staunton City, Virginia, USA
Death
26 Feb 1943 (aged 62)
Staunton, Staunton City, Virginia, USA
Burial
Staunton, Staunton City, Virginia, USA Add to Map
Plot
Section 5
Memorial ID
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The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Major (Infantry) Hierome L. Opie, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 116th Infantry Regiment, 29th Division, A.E.F., near Samogneux, France, 15 October 1918. Although painfully wounded, Major Opie continued in command of his battalion, successfully leading it to its objective. During the action Major Opie displayed rare courage and valor, refusing relief until the new objective was consolidated.
Contributor: BarryC (47806468)
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Major (Infantry) Hierome L. Opie, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 116th Infantry Regiment, 29th Division, A.E.F., near Samogneux, France, 15 October 1918. Although painfully wounded, Major Opie continued in command of his battalion, successfully leading it to its objective. During the action Major Opie displayed rare courage and valor, refusing relief until the new objective was consolidated.
Contributor: BarryC (47806468)


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