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George R. Boustead, corporal, Company M, 168th Infantry. Corporal Boustead
distinguished himself northeast of Chateau Thierry, France, on July 28, 1918,
when, as the leader of a squad of four men, he raided an enemy machine gun nest
held by 12 Germans. As a result of this daring work one of the enemy was killed,
the other 11 captured, and their four machine guns turned upon the retreating
foe.
Residence at enlistment: Woodbine, Iowa (Harrison co.) |
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Ira V. Swanger, corporal, Company F, 130th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism
in action at Marcheville, France, November 10, 1918. After showing exceptional
bravery and judgment in leading his squad against enemy machine gun positions, he
was mortally wounded. Realizing that he had no chance of recovery, he refused to
permit stretcher bearers to take him to the rear, urging them to care for others
whose condition was less serious.
Emergency address: Mrs. Anna Rishel, mother, Persia, Iowa (Harrison co.)
Residence at enlistment: Persia, Iowa |
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