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Soldier Summary

Kuna, Ernest J.

Military History

Rank

Private

Unit

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

Serial Number

2042447

Medals Awarded

  • Citation Order #8
  • Silver Star Citation

Events

Event

Date

Place

Details

Event

Residence

Date

-

Place

Detroit, MI

Details

-

Event

Silver Star Citation for action

Date

1/19/1919

Place

Ust Padenga

Details

-

Event

Wounded in action

Date

3/7/1919 (3/1/1920)

Place

Vistovka (Russia)

Details

-

Event

Reported dead since formation of association

Date

-

Place

-

Details

-

Event

Shell shocked

Date

-

Place

-

Details

-

Sources

  • Biennial reunion programs
  • 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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