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Willie Sandlin
Sergeant
1890 – 1949
Sergeant Willie Sandlin served the U.S. Army. Willie was 59 years old.
Service Record
U.S. Army
Sergeant
Medal of Honor
26 September 1918 · At Bois-de-Forges, France · Sergeant, U.S. Army, Company A, 132d Infantry, 33d Division.
He showed conspicuous gallantry in action by advancing alone directly on a machinegun nest which was holding up the line with its fire. He killed the crew with a grenade and enabled the line to advance. Later in the day he attacked alone and put out of action 2 other machinegun nests, setting a splendid example of bravery and coolness to his men.
16, W.D., 1919.
Awards & Decorations
1
For valor
Medal of Honor - Army
16, W.D., 1919.
He showed conspicuous gallantry in action by advancing alone directly on a machinegun nest which was holding up the line with its fire. He killed the crew with a grenade and enabled the line to advance. Later in the day he attacked alone and put out of action 2 other machinegun nests, setting a splendid example of bravery and coolness to his men.
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