Johannes Seigfried Anderson-Chicago, IL
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World War I Medal of Honor Recipient for action in Consenvoye, France on October 8, 1918. He is buried in Acacia Park Cemetery, Chicago IL, Poplar Section, Lot NE 25, Block 1.
Waymark Code: WMWNBT
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 09/21/2017
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He was born on July 20, 1887 in Finland. He died on April 3, 1950. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: ANDERSON, JOHANNES S.
• Rank and organization: First Sergeant, U.S. Army, Company B, 132d Infantry, 33d Division
• Place and date: At Consenvoye, France, 8 October 1918
• Entered service at: Chicago, Ill.
• G.O. No.: 16, W.D., 1919
Citation: While his company was being held up by intense artillery and machinegun fire, 1st Sgt. Anderson, without aid, voluntarily left the company and worked his way to the rear of the nest that was offering the most stubborn resistance. His advance was made through an open area and under constant hostile fire, but the mission was successfully accomplished, and he not only silenced the gun and captured it, but also brought back with him 23 prisoners.
Armed Service: Army
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