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Shanklin Gilkeson - Military Personnel File

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Title Shanklin Gilkeson - Military Personnel File
Creator Unknown
Source Gilkeson, Shanklin; Official Military Personnel Files, 1912-1998; Record of the Army Staff, 1903-2009, Record Group 319; National Archives and Records Administration-National Personnel Records Center (St. Louis).
Description <p>Military record file for Sergeant Shanklin Gilkeson. Shanklin Gilkeson was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for his heroic efforts in battle as a member of 167th Ambulance Company. He led a squad to rescue several wounded men under heavy shell fire even though he became wounded in the process. The file documents Shanklin&#39;s medical history, certifications for awards, information as to how he received his award, transfer documents, and correspondence.</p>
Subject LCSH World War; 1917-1931--Ambulance Company; Medical; World War--Vichy, France
Subject Local WWI; World War I
Contributing Institution National Archives and Records Administration-National Personnel Records Center (St. Louis)
Rights Documents in this file are in the public domain.
Language English

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