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First Name: Louis

Last Name: Bozarth

Birthplace: Kirksville, MO, USA

Gender: Male

Branch: Army (1784 - present)



Home of Record: El Paso, TX




Date of Birth: 10 March 1891

Date of Death: 08 November 1918

Rank: Corporal

Years Served: 1917-1918
Louis Bozarth

   
Engagements:
•  World War I (1914 - 1918)

Biography:

Louis Bozarth

Corporal, U. S. Army

Distinguished Service Cross

GENERAL ORDERS:
War Department, General Orders No. 60 (1920)
CITATION:
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Corporal Louis Bozarth (ASN: 2240361), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company F, 315th Supply Train, 90th Division, A.E.F., near Madeleine Farm, France, 8 November 1918.
While driving a supply train truck Corporal Bozarth was severely wounded in the left leg by fragment of an enemy high-explosive shell and the truck was badly damaged by shellfire. Assisted by his helper, he made temporary repairs and drove the truck to its destination. He later died as a result of the wounds received.



Origin of Nickname/Handle:

Texas WWI Exceptional Gallantry

Honoree ID: 316061   Created by: drjones46

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