Henry County AlArchives Military Records.....Espy, Robert 1918
WWI 167th Infantry
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Distinguished Service Cross Citation
    Robert Espy, first lieutenant, 167th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in
action near Courpoil, France, July 20, 1918. While making a reconnaissance of
his position 200 yards in front of our lines he noticed the enemy preparing a
counterattack. Taking an automatic rifle from a dead gunner's hands, he alone,
although twice wounded, opened fire on the enemy, breaking up the attack and
inflicting severe losses on their ranks. Residence at appointment: Abbeville, 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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