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Sgt George W Engelking

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Sgt George W Engelking

Birth
Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA
Death
9 Oct 1918 (aged 20)
France
Burial
Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA Add to Map
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Sgt., Battery B. 77th Field Artillery, 4th Div. WW1

Awarded the Silver Star


"The Division Commander cites with pride the conduct in battle of the following named officers and soldiers: George W Engelking, corporal, Battery B, 77th Field Artillery, October 9, 1918, Septsarges. He set an example of bravery and devotion to duty to the other members of the battery. At the time of his death, he was carrying ammunition to battery during heavy shelling by the enemy"....... By command of Major General Hershey.  Battles: Chateau-Thierry, St. Mihiel, Argonne Forest. Killed in action October 9, 1918.


Sgt., Battery B. 77th Field Artillery, 4th Div. WW1

Awarded the Silver Star


"The Division Commander cites with pride the conduct in battle of the following named officers and soldiers: George W Engelking, corporal, Battery B, 77th Field Artillery, October 9, 1918, Septsarges. He set an example of bravery and devotion to duty to the other members of the battery. At the time of his death, he was carrying ammunition to battery during heavy shelling by the enemy"....... By command of Major General Hershey.  Battles: Chateau-Thierry, St. Mihiel, Argonne Forest. Killed in action October 9, 1918.


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77th FIELD ARTILLERY

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