World War I
Willie Sandlin
Sergeant · U.S. Army
U.S. Army, Company A, 132d Infantry, 33d Division
26 September 1918 · Bois de Forges, France
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- Branch
- U.S. Army
- Era
- World War I
- Home state
- Kentucky
- Action
- Bois de Forges, France
The citation
Official citation
He showed conspicuous gallantry in action by advancing alone directly on a machinegun nest which was holding up the line with its fire. He killed the crew with a grenade and enabled the line to advance. Later in the day he attacked alone and put out of action 2 other machinegun nests, setting a splendid example of bravery and coolness to his men.
Sources
- U.S. Army Medal of Honor citation index
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