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Soldier Summary

James R. Donovan

Military History

Rank: First Lieutenant

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

Medals Awarded
  • Order of St. Anne: with swords
  • Croix de Guerre
Events
EventDatePlaceDetails
Residence[1]Gary, IN
Residence1927Madison, WI
Residence1927Waupun, WI
Wounded and shell shocked 9/29/1918Verst 458
Sources

[1]Joel Roscoe Moore papers, 1917-1929, 1940, and 1949-1952

Charles E. Lewis papers, 1917-1958 (scattered)

The history of the American expedition fighting the Bolsheviki; campaigning in north Russia 1918-1919

"M" Company 339th infantry in North Russia