Jefferson County AlArchives Military Records.....Seale, Mitchell J. 1918
WWI 167th Infantry, Co. K
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Distinguished Service Cross Citation
  Mitchell J. Seale. (Army serial No. 98756), sergeant, Company K, 167th
Infantry, 42d Division. For extraordinary heroism in action northeast of
Chateau-Thierry, France, July 26-27, 1918. Although seriously wounded during the
advance near Croix Rouge Farm, he nevertheless continued in the attack under
heavy enemy fire from artillery and machine guns, thereby setting to the men of
his command an example of exceptional bravery and devotion to duty. Residence at
enlistment: 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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