Jefferson County AlArchives Military Records.....Badham, William T. 1918
WWI 91st Aero Squadron
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Distinguished Service Cross Citation
    William T. Badham, second lieutenant, Air Service, observer, 91st Aero
Squadron. For extraordinary heroism in action near Muzancy, France, October 23,
1918. This officer gave proof of exceptional bravery while on a photographic
mission 25 kilometers within the enemy lines. His plane was attacked by a
formation of 30 enemy aircraft; by skillful work with his machine gun he
successfully repelled the attack and destroyed two German planes. At the same
time he manipulated his camera and obtained photographs of great military value.
Residence at appointment: 1221 Whittaker Street, Birmingham, 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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