Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
World War I - U.S. Army
Willie Sandlin
Details
- Rank: Sergeant
- Conflict/Era: World War I
- Unit/Command:
Company A, 132d Infantry,
33d Division - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: September 26, 1918
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Bois-de-Forges, France
Citation
He showed conspicuous gallantry in action by advancing alone directly on a machine-gun 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 two other machine-gun nests, setting a splendid example of bravery and coolness to his men.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Hyden, Leslie County, Kentucky
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: February 9, 1919
Chaumont, France - presented by General John J. Pershing - Born: January 1, 1890, Jackson, Breathitt County, KY, United States
- Died: May 29, 1949, Hyden, KY, United States
- Buried: Kentucky Veterans Cemetery South East (grave 1); remains moved from Zachary Taylor National Cemetery (MH) (E-10-A), Louisville, Kentucky, Hyden, KY, United States
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