U.S. Army · United States 
Nels T. Wold
Nels T. Wold served the U.S. Army. Nels was 22 years old.
He rendered most gallant service in aiding the advance of his company, which had been held up by machinegun nests, advancing, with 1 other soldier, and silencing the guns, bringing with him, upon his return, 11 prisoners. Later the same day he jumped from a trench and rescued a comrade who was about to be shot by a German officer, killing the officer during the exploit. His actions were entirely voluntary, and it was while attempting to rush a 5th machinegun nest that he was killed. The advance of his company was mainly due to his great courage and devotion to duty.
Awards & Decorations
1
For valor
Medal of Honor - Army posthumous
16, W.D., 1919.
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