Clinton County PA Congressional Medal of Honor & Distinguished Service Cross & Distinguished Service Medal Issued by the War Department, 1919

Clinton County PA
Congressional Medal of Honor & Distinguished Service Cross & Distinguished Service Medal Issued by the War Department, 1919

Contributed by Tammy Clark

Antonio Dogestino, private, Company B, 109th Infantry. He voluntarily went out alone through strange territory under heavy bombardment near St. Agnan, France, July 15, 1918, obtained important information, and on his own initiative rescued two wounded French soldiers exposed to enemy fire. Residence at enlistment: Avis, Pa.

Ralph E. Knaufl, private, Battery D, 107th Field Artillery. For extraordinary heroism in action near Mont-St. Martin, France. August 19, 1918. Seeing another soldier fall seriously wounded, he ran to his assistance and, under heavy shell fire, carried him to safety. Residence at enlistment: 165 Eighth Street, Renovo, Pa.

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

Distinguished Service Cross

* Indicates Posthumous Award

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