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Grosrenor P. Cather, Second Lieutenant, 26th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action near Cantigny, France, May 27, 1918. During a strong enemy attack he mounted the parapet of his trench and, although exposed to withering machine-gun fire, he so skillfully directed the fire of his automatic rifle that the attack was repulsed.
In this action he fell mortally wounded.
Emergency address: Mrs. G. P. Gather, wife, Bladen, Nebraska
Residence at appointment: Bladen, Nebraska
War Department - Document #948 - Office of The Adjutant General Compiled In The Office of The Adjutant General of the Army |
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