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Sydney G. Gumpertz (October 24, 1879 - February 16, 1971) was a United States Army First Sergeant and recipient to the highest military decoration for valor in combat — the Medal of Honor — during World War I.
Sydney G. Gumpertz | |
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 Medal of Honor recipient | |
| Born | October 24, 1879 San Rafael, California |
| Died | February 16, 1971 (aged 91) |
| Place of burial | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service | United States Army |
| Rank | First Sergeant |
| Service number | 0-1388848 |
| Unit | Company E, 132d Infantry, 33d Division |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Awards
edit- Medal of Honor
- World War I Victory Medal
- Médaille militaire (France)
- Croix de Guerre with palm (France)
Medal of Honor Citation
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- Rank and organization: First Sergeant, United States Army, Company E, 132d Infantry, 33d Division.
- Place and date: In the Bois-de-Forges, France, September 29, 1918.
- Entered service at: Chicago, Illinois.
- Born: October 24, 1879, San Raphael, California.
- General Orders No.: 16, War Department, 1919.
- Residence at enlistment: 57 East Van Buren Street, Chicago, Illinois.
Citation:
When the advancing line was held up by machinegun fire, 1st Sgt. Gumpertz left the platoon of which he was in command and started with 2 other soldiers through a heavy barrage toward the machinegun nest. His 2 companions soon became casualties from bursting shells, but 1st Sgt. Gumpertz continued on alone in the face of direct fire from the machinegun, jumped into the nest and silenced the gun, capturing 9 of the crew.
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This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Army Center of Military History.
- "The United States Army Center of Military History, World War I Medal of Honor recipients". Retrieved 2008-08-10.