Armstrong County PA Distinguished Service Cross

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Source: Congressional Medal of Honor & Distinguished Service Cross & Distinguished Service Medal Issued by the War Department, 1919

Distinguished Service Cross

Contributed by Tammy Clark

Samuel Hill, private, first class, Company E, 320th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action near Bethincourt, France, September 26, 1918. Assisted by three comrades, he volunteered and went to the aid of a platoon which was held up by machine-gun fire. Although under constant fire of the enemy, he flanked the stronghold, and by effective use of his automatic rifle killed two officers and three enlisted men and captured the gun. Residence at enlistment: R. F. D. No. 2, Apollo, Pa.

*Floyd C. Lambing, private, Company A, 320th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action near Nantillois, France, October 10, 1918. Pvt. Lambing, when his company was suddenly pulled back, went forward through both friendly and enemy shell fire to an advanced post, and directed the occupants of the outpost to safety, although he was killed in the act. Emergency address: Mrs. Harriet E. Lambing, mother, Box No. 706. Apollo, Pa. Residence at enlistment: Apollo, Pa.

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