Albert Edward Baesel-Middleburg Heights, OH
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Don.Morfe
N 41° 21.666 W 081° 49.422
17T E 431104 N 4579171
World War I Medal of Honor Recipient for action near Ivoiry, France on September 27, 1918. He is buried in Woodvale Cemetery, Middleburg Heights, OH, Section 7, Lot 31.
Waymark Code: WMWNC4
Location: Ohio, United States
Date Posted: 09/21/2017
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He was born on March 21, 1890, Berea OH and was Killed in Action on September 27, 1918 in France. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: *BAESEL, ALBERT E.
• Rank and organization: Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army, 148th Infantry, 37th Division
• Place and date: Near Ivoiry, France, 27 September 1918
• Entered service at: Berea, Ohio
• G.O. No.: 43, W.D., 1922
Citation: Upon hearing that a squad leader of his platoon had been severely wounded while attempting to capture an enemy machinegun nest about 200 yards in advance of the assault line and somewhat to the right, 2d Lt. Baesel requested permission to go to the rescue of the wounded corporal. After thrice repeating his request and permission having been reluctantly given, due to the heavy artillery, rifle, and machinegun fire, and heavy deluge of gas in which the company was at the time, accompanied by a volunteer, he worked his way forward, and reaching the wounded man, placed him upon his shoulders and was instantly killed by enemy fire.
Armed Service: Army
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