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Soldier Summary

Kernan, Thomas B.

Military History

Rank

First Sergeant

Unit

United States. Army. Infantry, 339th. Company D.

Serial Number

2020780

Medals Awarded

  • Citation Order #8
  • Silver Star Citation

Events

Event

Date

Place

Details

Event

Residence

Date

-

Place

Fort Crook, NE

Details

-

Event

Residence

Date

-

Place

Hastings, NE

Details

-

Event

Wounded in Action

Date

1/19/1919 (3/1/1920)

Place

Ust Padenga (Russia)

Details

-

Event

Silver Star Citation for action

Date

1/19/1919

Place

Usta Padenga (Russia)

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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