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Soldier Summary

Clair Petit

Military History

Rank: Sergeant, 1st class

Unit: United States. Army. Ambulance Company, 337th.

Serial Number: 2019050

Medals Awarded
  • Silver Star Citation
Events
EventDatePlaceDetails
Silver Star Citation for action: voluntarily evacuating wounded in a row boat through enemy mine fields.[1]09/24/1918Upper Dvina River
Sources

[1]Military Times Hall of Valor