Frank J. Gaffney - Cheektowaga, NY
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Private First Class Frank Joseph Gaffney is buried in United German and French Cemetery in Cheektowaga, NY and earned the Medal of Honor during World War I.
Waymark Code: WM47WH
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 07/19/2008
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Frank Gaffney served as a Private First Class, United States Army, Company G, 108th Infantry, 27th Division. He was awarded his medal for service Near Ronssoy, France, on September 29, 1918. His citation reads: "Pfc. Gaffney, an automatic rifleman, pushing forward alone, after all the other members of his squad had been killed, discovered several Germans placing a heavy machine gun in position. He killed the crew, captured the gun, bombed several dugouts, and, after killing 4 more of the enemy with his pistol, held the position until reinforcements came up, when 80 prisoners were captured".
Gaffney was born December 18, 1883 and died May 25, 1948. He is buried in section CC of United German and French Cemetery, also known as Mt. Calvary Cemetery.
Armed Service: Army
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