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Subject: [ALDATA] Al-Jefferson Co. Military (Rivers)
Date: Tue, 18 Dec 2007 19:40:27 -0500


Jefferson County AlArchives Military Records.....Rivers, Tom 1918
WWI 366th Infantry, Co. G
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Distinguished Service Cross Citation
Tom Rivers, private, Company G, 366th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in
action near the Bois de la Voivrotte, France, November 11, 1918. Although
gassed, he volunteered and carried important messages through heavy barrages to
the support companies. He refused first aid until his company was relieved.
Residence at enlistment: 6309 Fourth Avenue, North Woodlawn, Ala.

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CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR
THE DISTINGUISHED SERVICE CROSS
AND THE
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE MEDAL
ISSUED BY THE WAR DEPARTMENT
Since April 6, 1917
Up to and including
General Orders, No. 126, War Department, November 11, 1919

COMPILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL OF THE ARMY
WASHINGTON
GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE
1920


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