Nelson Miles Holderman-San Bruno, CA
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Don.Morfe
N 37° 38.208 W 122° 25.608
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World War I Medal of Honor Recipient for action northeast of Binarville in the forest of Argonne, France on October 2-8, 1918. He is buried in Golden Gate National Cemetery in Section R, Site 17.
Waymark Code: WMWPE2
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 09/26/2017
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He was born on November 10, 1885 in Trumbull, NE and died on September 3, 1953 in San Bruno, CA. He attained the rank of Colonel. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: HOLDERMAN, NELSON M.
• Rank and organization: Captain, U.S. Army, 307th Infantry, 77th Division
• Place and date: Northeast of Binarville, in the forest of Argonne, France, 2-8 October 1918
• Entered service at: Santa Ana, Calif.
• G.O. No.: 11, W.D., 1921
Citation: Capt. Holderman commanded a company of a battalion which was cut off and surrounded by the enemy. He was wounded on 4, 5, and 7 October, but throughout the entire period, suffering great pain and subjected to fire of every character, he continued personally to lead and encourage the officers and men under his command with unflinching courage and with distinguished success. On 6 October, in a wounded condition, he rushed through enemy machinegun and shell fire and carried 2 wounded men to a place of safety.
Armed Service: Army
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