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 Arthur J. Forrest, Medal of Honor recipient | |
| Place of burial | Grand View Burial Park Ralls, Missouri |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service | United States Army |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit | Company D, 354th Infantry, 89th Division |
| Battles / wars | World War I |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Arthur J. Forrest (Janury 1, 1896—November 30, 1964) was an American soldier serving in the U.S. Army during World War I who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.
Biography
Arthur was born Janury 1, 1896 in St. Louis, Missouri and after enlisting in the United States Army was sent to France to fight in World War I.
He died November 30, 1964 and is buried at Grand View Burial Park Ralls, Missouri.
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Sergeant, U.S. Army, Company D, 354th Infantry, 89th Division. Place and date: Near Remonville, France, 1 November 1918. Entered service at: Hannibal, Mo . Birth: St. Louis, Mo. G.O. No.: 50, W.D., 1919.
Citation:
- When the advance of his company was stopped by bursts of fire from a nest of 6 enemy machineguns, without being discovered, he worked his way single-handed to a point within 50 yards of the machinegun 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.
See also
References
- General
- Arthur J. Forrest at Find a Grave Retrieved on 2009-06-22
- "U.S. Army Center of Military History Medal of Honor Citations Archive". World War I. Army Medal of Honor website. June 8, 2009. Retrieved 2008-07-25.
- Military times
- Homr of Heroes
- History of the 89th "Midwest" Division
- Specific
- Arthur J. Forrest at Find a Grave Retrieved on 2009-06-22