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Soldier Summary

Abraham Smith

Military History

Rank: Private, First Class

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

Serial Number: 2890733

Medals Awarded
  • Citation Order #8
  • Silver Star Citation[1]
Events
EventDatePlaceDetails
ResidencePollyton, KY
Silver Star Citation for carrying wounded to the dressing station and by delivering a message under artillery fire.[1]10/27/1918ust Padenga
Sources

[1]Military Times Hall of Valor

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

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