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Soldier Summary

Charles J. Bell

Military History

Rank: Private

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

Medals Awarded
  • Military Medal (M.M.)
  • Distinguished Service Cross (D.S.C.)[1]
Events
EventDatePlaceDetails
Residence[1]Louisville, KY
Action for which he was awarded Distinguished Service Cross[1]11/12/1918Tulgas (Russia)
Awarded Military Medal2/9/1920
Unfit for futher duty, sent to Eng.5/15/1919
Sources

•Hugh D. McPhail papers, 1918-1957[View online]

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

•Otto Arthur Odjard papers, 1918-1919

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