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Thomas Wirth - Military Personnel File

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Title Thomas Wirth - Military Personnel File
Creator Unknown
Source Wirth, Thomas; Official Military Personnel Files, 1912-1998; Records 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 Thomas Wirth. Major Thomas Wirth was awarded the Croix de Guerre and the Distinguished Service Cross for his heroic efforts in battle. He held his battalion together while under enemy machine fun fire and advanced them beyond enemy lines which enabled the battalion to capture 8 machine guns and 12 prisoners. The file documents Thomas&#39;s application for medals, correspondence, and other paperwork related to his military record. He served in the 355th Infantry, 89th Division</p>
Subject LCSH World War; 1917-1980--Croix de Guerre, Distinguished Service Cross, Meuse-Argonne, infantry, Philippine Scouts; World War--Manila, Philippines; Meuse, France; Argonne, 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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