Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
World War I - U.S. Army
Frank J Gaffney
Details
- Rank: Private First Class
- Conflict/Era: World War I
- Unit/Command:
Company G, 108th Infantry,
27th Division - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: September 29, 1918
- Medal of Honor Action Place: near Ronssoy, France
Citation
Pfc. Gaffney, an automatic rifleman, pushing forward alone, after all the other members of his squad had been killed, discovered several Germans placing a heavy machine gun in position. He killed the crew, captured the gun, bombed several dugouts, and, after killing four more of the enemy with his pistol, held the position until reinforcements came up, when 80 prisoners were captured.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Born: December 16, 1883, Buffalo, Erie County, NY, United States
- Died: May 25, 1948, Niagara Falls, NY, United States
- Buried: United German & French RC Cemetery (MH) (CC-182), Buffalo, NY, United States