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Soldier Summary

Harold J. Ketcham

Military History

Rank: Private, 1st class

Unit: United States. Army. Infantry, 339th. Medical Detachment.

Serial Number: 811524

Medals Awarded
  • Silver Star Citation[1]
Events
EventDatePlaceDetails
Silver Star Citation for bringing in enemy wounded to the dressing station under shell fire.[1]11/3/1918Obozerskaya (Russia)
Sources

[1]Military Times Hall of Valor