Munroe George

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George Munroe is honored on the following 1 monument(s) in our database:

26th Division Tablets of the Fallen (WW1)

Name:

George Munroe

Rank:

Private

Serial Number:

Unit:

104th Infantry Regiment

Date of Death:

1918-07-22

State:

Massachusetts

Cemetery:

Oise-Aisne American Cemetery, France

Plot:

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Grave:

Decoration:

Distinguished Service Cross

Comments:

George Munroe entered the military service in Massachusetts. He served in the U.S. Army during World War I as a Private in the 104th Infantry Regiment, 26th Infantry "Yankee" Division. He died on July 22, 1918 and is now buried in Oise-Aisne American Cemetery, Seringes-et- Nesles, France. He was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company K, 104th Infantry Regiment, 26th Division, A.E.F., near Chateau-Thierry, France, July 20 - 23. 1918. Private Munroe, acting as a runner, carried messages through heavy artillery fire with absolute fearlessness until killed.