John Hunter Wickersham-Denver CO
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Don.Morfe
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World War I Medal of Honor Recipient for action near Limey, France on September 12, 1918. He was killed in action. He name is inscribed on the family marker in Fairmount Cemetery, Denver CO.
Waymark Code: WMWV5G
Location: Colorado, United States
Date Posted: 10/15/2017
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He was born on February 3, 1890 in Brooklyn NY and died on September 12, 1918 in France. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: *WICKERSHAM, J. HUNTER
• Rank and organization: Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army, 353d Infantry, 89th Division
• Place and date. Near Limey, France, 12 September 1918
• Entered service at: Denver, Colo.
• G.O. No.: 16, W.D., 1919
Citation: Advancing with his platoon during the St. Mihiel offensive, he was severely wounded in 4 places by the bursting of a high-explosive shell. Before receiving any aid for himself he dressed the wounds of his orderly, who was wounded at the same time. He then ordered and accompanied the further advance of his platoon, although weakened by the loss of blood. His right hand and arm being disabled by wounds, he continued to fire his revolver with his left hand until, exhausted by loss of blood, he fell and died from his wounds before aid could be administered.
Armed Service: Army
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