M. Waldo Hatler, Sulphur Springs, AR
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Don.Morfe
N 36° 29.466 W 094° 26.484
15S E 370896 N 4039386
World War I Medal of Honor Recipient for action near Pouilly, France on November 8, 1918. He is buried in GAR Cemetery, Sulphur Springs, AR.
Waymark Code: WMWP7W
Location: Arkansas, United States
Date Posted: 09/25/2017
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He was born on January 6, 1894 in Bolivar, MO and died on August 31, 1967 in Neosho MO. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: HATLER, M. WALDO
• Rank and organization: Sergeant, U.S. Army, Company B, 356th Infantry, 89th Division
• Place and date: Near Pouilly, France, 8 November 1918
• Entered service at: Neosho, Mo.
• G.O. No.: 74, W.D., 1919
Citation: When volunteers were called for to secure information as to the enemy's position on the opposite bank of the Meuse River, Sgt. Hatler was the first to offer his services for this dangerous mission. Swimming across the river, he succeeded in reaching the German lines, after another soldier, who had started with him, had been seized with cramps and drowned in midstream. Alone he carefully and courageously reconnoitered the enemy's positions, which were held in force, and again successfully swam the river, bringing back information of great value.
Armed Service: Army
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