Archie A. Peck-Sinclairville, NY
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Don.Morfe
N 42° 16.122 W 079° 15.420
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World War I Medal of Honor Recipient for action in the Argonne Forest, France on October 6, 1918. He is buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Sinclairville NY.
Waymark Code: WMWQAV
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 10/01/2017
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He was born on November 22, 1894 in Tyrone, NY and died on September 15, 1978 in Sinclairville NY. He attained the rank of First Sergeant. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: PECK, ARCHIE A.
Rank and Organization: Private, U.S. Army, Company A, 307th Infantry, 77th Division. Place and Date: In the Argonne Forest, France, 6 October 1918. Entered Service At: Hornell, N.Y. Birth: Tyrone, N.Y. G. O. No.: 16, W.D., 1919.
Citation:
While engaged with 2 other soldiers on patrol duty, he and his comrades were subjected to the direct fire of an enemy machinegun, at which time both his companions were wounded. Returning to his company, he obtained another soldier to accompany him to assist in bringing in the wounded men. His assistant was killed in the exploit, but he continued on, twice returning safely bringing in both men, being under terrific machinegun fire during the entire Journey.
Armed Service: Army
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