Montgomery County AlArchives Military Records.....Atkinson, Ralph 1918
WWI 167th Infantry
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Distinguished Service Cross Citation
  Ralph Atkinson, sergeant, Headquarters Company, 167th Infantry. For
extraordinary heroism in action near Landres-et-St. Georges, France, October 16,
1918. During the attack on the Cote-de-Chatillon, Sergt. Atkinson, in command of
the Stokes Mortar Platoon, together with three other soldiers, was advancing
with the first wave of the assault when, on nearing the objective, he discovered
about 250 of the enemy forming for a counterattack. At this juncture he and his
party advanced with a Stokes mortar, under heavy fire, to a position where he
could get a fair field of fire, set up the mortar, and opened a murderous fire
on the approaching enemy, dispersing them in every direction. His quick action,
good judgment, and leadership undoubtedly not only broke up the enemy
counterattack but inflicted severe losses on the enemy. He showed extraordinary
heroism and courage at a critical time. Residence at enlistment: 914 Highland
Avenue, Montgomery, 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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