Dale County AlArchives Military Records.....Andrews, Sam A. 1918
WWI 145th Infantry
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Distinguished Service Cross Citation
    Sam A. Andrews, first lieutenant, 145th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism
in action near Montfaucon, France, September 26, 1918. Lieut. Andrews displayed
brilliant courage and leadership in leading his platoon against and capturing a
strong enemy machine-gun nest. In this exploit he was killed, but his notable
coolness and determination furnished an inspiration to his men. Emergency
address: Mrs. Lottie Andrews, mother, Ozark, Ala. Residence at appointment:
Ozark, Ala.

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CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR
THE DISTINGUISHED SERVICE CROSS
AND THE
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE MEDAL
ISSUED BY THE WAR DEPARTMENT
Since April 6, 1917
Up to and including
General Orders, No. 126, War Department, November 11, 1919

COMPILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL OF THE ARMY
WASHINGTON
GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE
1920


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