Nels T. Wold-Winger, MN
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Don.Morfe
N 47° 31.656 W 095° 59.676
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World War I Medal of Honor Recipient for action near Cheppy, France on September 26, 1918. He was killed in Action. He is buried in Elim Cemetery, Winger, MN.
Waymark Code: WMWREN
Location: Minnesota, United States
Date Posted: 10/07/2017
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He was born on December 24, 1895 at Winger, MN and died on September 26, 1918 in Cheppy, France. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: *WOLD, NELS
• Rank and organization: Private, U.S. Army, Company I, 138th Infantry, 35th Division
• Place and date: Near Cheppy, France, 26 September 1918
• Entered service at: Minnewaukan, N. Dak.
• G.O. No.: 16, W.D., 1919
Citation: He rendered most gallant service in aiding the advance of his company, which had been held up by machinegun nests, advancing, with 1 other soldier, and silencing the guns, bringing with him, upon his return, 11 prisoners. Later the same day he jumped from a trench and rescued a comrade who was about to be shot by a German officer, killing the officer during the exploit. His actions were entirely voluntary, and it was while attempting to rush a 5th machinegun nest that he was killed. The advance of his company was mainly due to his great courage and devotion to duty.
Armed Service: Army
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