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Soldier Summary

John A. Commons

Military History

Rank: Second Lieutenant

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

Medals Awarded
  • Military Cross (M.C.)
  • Order of St. Stanislaus
Events
EventDatePlaceDetails
ResidenceMadison, WI
Reported dead since 1958 reunion
Sources

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

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

•Biennial reunion programs

•History of the 339th Regiment of Infantry, 1917-1926 (with who's who in and roster of the regiment)