Bentley Historical Library

Polar Bear Roster

Soldier Summary

Omar R. Yarger

Alternate Names
Last nameFirst name
YargerOman R.
Military History

Rank: Sergeant

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

Serial Number: 2020831

Medals Awarded
  • Silver Star Citation[1]
Events
EventDatePlaceDetails
Residence1927Bluffton, IN
ResidenceCleveland, OK
Silver Star Citation[1]3/9/1919Vystavka (Russia)
Reported dead since 1952 reunion
Sources

[1]Military Times Hall of Valor

•The romance of Company "A", 339th infantry, A. N. R. E. F.

•Biennial reunion programs

•The Polar Bear, vol. 3, no. 1 (Feb. 1927).

•United States. Army. Signal Corps photograph collection