Emil Carlson
Encyclopedia
Emil Carlson served in the United States Army
during World War I
. He would be awarded the Distinguished Service Cross
.
His award citation reads:
Carlson was born in Negaunee, Michigan
, his official residence was listed as Merrillan, Wisconsin
.
United States Army
The United States Army is the main branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for land-based military operations. It is the largest and oldest established branch of the U.S. military, and is one of seven U.S. uniformed services...
during World War I
World War I
World War I , which was predominantly called the World War or the Great War from its occurrence until 1939, and the First World War or World War I thereafter, was a major war centred in Europe that began on 28 July 1914 and lasted until 11 November 1918...
. He would be awarded the Distinguished Service Cross
Distinguished Service Cross (United States)
The Distinguished Service Cross is the second highest military decoration that can be awarded to a member of the United States Army, for extreme gallantry and risk of life in actual combat with an armed enemy force. Actions that merit the Distinguished Service Cross must be of such a high degree...
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His award citation reads:
- The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Private First Class Emil Carlson (ASN: 283225), United States Army, for repeated acts of extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company A, 128th Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., near Cierges, France, 1 August 1918; and near Gesnes, France, 14 October 1918. During an attack near Cierges, Private Carlson, assisted by two comrades, repeatedly exposed himself to enemy machine-gun and artillery fire, in order to assist the wounded to the first-aid station. On 14 October in the Meuse-Argonne offensive, when the advance of his company was held up by enemy machine-gun fire, he advanced in attacking a machine-gun nest, until all the members of the squad were killed except himself. He then pushed on alone and killed one of the enemy. His rifle becoming jammed and useless, he continued to advance and succeeded in capturing the two guns, together with the crew, consisting of eight men.
Carlson was born in Negaunee, Michigan
Negaunee, Michigan
Negaunee is a city in Marquette County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 4,576 at the 2000 census. The city is located at the southwest corner of Negaunee Township. The city is home to the Michigan Iron Industry Museum...
, his official residence was listed as Merrillan, Wisconsin
Merrillan, Wisconsin
Merrillan is a village in Jackson County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 585 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Merrillan is located at ....
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