Newton County MO Archives Military Records.....Hatler, M. Waldo 1918
WWI 356th Infantry, 89th Division, Co. B
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Congressional Medal Of Honor Citation
  M. Waldo Hatler (Army serial No. 2199881), sergeant, Company B, 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
8, 1918. When volunteers were called for to secure Information as to the enemy's
position on the opposite bank of the Meuse River, Sergt. Hatler was the first to
offer his services for this dangerous mission. Swimming across the river, he
succeeded in reaching the German lines, after another soldier, who had started
with him, had been seized with cramps and drowned in midstream. Alone he
carefully and courageously reconnoitered the enemy's positions, which were held
in force, and again successfully swam the river, bringing back information of
great value. Residence at enlistment: Neosho, 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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