Denver County CO Archives Military Records.....Johnston, Harold I. 1918
WWI 356th Infantry, 89th Division Co. A
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Congressional Medal Of Honor Citation
  Harold I. Johnston, sergeant, first class, Company A, 356th Infantry, 89th

Division. For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of

duty in action with the enemy near Pouilly, France, November 9, 1918. When

Information was desired as to the enemy's position on the opposite side of the

River Meuse, Sergt. Johnston, with another soldier, volunteered without

hesitation and swam the river to reconnoiter the exact location of the enemy. He

succeeded in reaching the opposite bank, despite the evident determination of

the enemy to prevent a crossing. Having obtained his information, he again

entered the water for his return. This was accomplished after a severe struggle,

which so exhausted him that he had to be assisted from the water, after which he

rendered his report of the exploit. Residence at enlistment: 1148 Speer

Boulevard, Denver, Colo.

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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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