Los Angeles County CA Archives Military Records.....Adkisson, Samuel P. 1918
WWI 39th Infantry
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Distinguished Service Cross Citation
  Samuel P. Adkisson, second lieutenant, 39th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Septsarges, France, October 10, 1918. Leading his 
platoon through an unusually heavy barrage, Lieut. Adkisson filled a gap 
on his right flank which was until then exposed. From this point he attacked 
and captured several machine guns and 20 prisoners. During an attack he was 
badly gassed and his platoon reduced in strength to six men, but he held his 
position under a murderous cross fire of artillery and machine guns until 
relieved three days later. Residence at appointment: 920 Westlake Avenue, 
Los Angeles, Calif.

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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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