Elmer Walton [1]
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Awards:
Distinguished Service Cross, given by Gen. Pershing in Washington in 3/1919:
Biographical Notes:
Before the war, he worked as a cartoonist. He worked on a series of cartoons of army life at the front and planned to publish his book shortly after his interview for the newspaper in 3/1919. He received his award for extraordinary heroism in action in Mezy, France on 7/8/1918 by carrying a message of great importance during treacherous territory during daylight. He was wounded and almost buried by a shell explosion but was successful in his mission.He returned to the states after being wounded and gassed. He participated in the three largest battles and was wounded in two of them.
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Army
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Spouse: Jessie Ray Kidd, Charlotte
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Parents: Mrs. John Walton - 424 North Sixth St. Martins Ferry OH
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First Name:
Elmer
Last Name:
Walton
Middle Name:
A.
Military Details:
Camp Greene, NC;
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Military Rank:
Mechanic
Source:
The Charlotte Observer 3/12/1919
Military Unit:
Co. H, 4th Infantry
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