Arthur J. Forrest-Hannibal MO
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World War I Medal of Honor Recipient for action near Remonville, France on November 1, 1918. He is buried in Grand View Burial Park, Hannibal MO in Section D, Lot 65.
Waymark Code: WMWP1J
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 09/24/2017
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He was born on May 1, 1895 in St. Louis County MO and died on November 30, 1964 in St Louis MO. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: FORREST, ARTHUR J.
• Rank and organization: Sergeant, U.S. Army, Company D, 354th Infantry, 89th Division
• Place and date: Near Remonville, France, 1 November 1918
• Entered service at: Hannibal, Mo.
• G.O. No.: 50, W.D., 1919
Citation: When the advance of his company was stopped by bursts of fire from a nest of 6 enemy machineguns, without being discovered, he worked his way single-handed to a point within 50 yards of the machinegun nest. Charging, single-handed, he drove out the enemy in disorder, thereby protecting the advance platoon from annihilating fire, and permitting the resumption of the advance of his company.
Armed Service: Army
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