Soldier Summary
Soldier Summary
Horn, Alwin J.
Alternate Names
Last name
First name
Last name
Horn
First name
Alvin J.
Military History
Rank
Mechanic
Unit
United States. Army. Infantry, 339th. Company A.
Serial Number
2050758
Medals Awarded
- Military Medal (M.M.)
- Citation Order #8
- Silver Star Citation
Events
Event
Date
Place
Details
Event
Residence
Date
-
Place
Milwaukee, WI
Details
-
Event
Silver Star Citation for action
Date
1/19/1919
Place
Ust Padenga (Russia)
Details
-
Event
Wounded in Action
Date
1/19/1919 (3/1/1920)
Place
Ust Padenga (Russia)
Details
-
Event
Shell shocked
Date
-
Place
-
Details
-
Sources
- Hugh D. McPhail papers, 1918-1957 view online
- Military Times Hall of Valor
- The romance of Company "A", 339th infantry, A. N. R. E. F.
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