Marion County MO Archives Military Records.....Forrest, Arthur J. 1918
WWI 354th Infantry, 89th Division, Co. D
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Congressional Medal Of Honor Citation
  Arthur J. Forrest, sergeant, Company D, 354th Infantry, 89th Division. For
conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty in
action with the enemy near Remonville, France, November 1, 1918. When the
advance of his company was stopped by bursts of fire from a nest of six enemy
machine guns, without being discovered, he worked his way single-handed to a
point within 50 yards of the machine-gun nest. Charging, single-handed, he drove
out the enemy in disorder, thereby protecting the advance platoon from
annihilating fire, and permitting the resumption of the advance of his company.
Residence at enlistment: 112 South Maple Street, Hannibal, Mo.

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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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