F. A. Wurtenberger letter to Francis E. Stone - July 28, 1946

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July 28, 1946 Francis E. Stone, Adj.-Gn. 117 West 7th St. Topeka, [Kansas] Dear Comrade: In regard to your letter of July 22, asking if we have a Congressional Medal of Honor man in our post, I wish to enter this comrades name to your committee. Name John Lewis Barkley Address 5326 West 50 Hiway Overland Park, [Kansas] Dates in service From [August] 1917 To [August] 28, 1918 Dates overseas From [February] 1, 1918 To [August] 28, 1918 Served with Company "K" 4th Infantry Regiment 3rd Infantry Division Detached Service with G-2 of the same division for a short time Present age 51 Medals Congressional Medal of Honor U.S. Medal of Honor U.S. Victory Medal with six (6) battle clasps 1. 2nd battle of the Marne 2. Aisne-Marne Defensive 3. Aisne-Marne Offensive 4. Meuse-Argonne 6. Saint Mihiel French Medal Name unknown French Medal Mondidier French Croix de Guerre with both Palm and Spars Italian Medal Name unknown Brief description of citation This soldier singlely held up the advance of a whole German Division with the aid of an abandoned American tank that he found on the battle front, making it possible for the A.E.F. to summons enough strength to gain a victory in that sector. Hoping this form will meet with your approval. Yours in comradeship; F.A. Wurtenberger Qm. Post 1288 cc John L. Barkley 1462