Robert L. Blackwell
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| Robert L. BLackwell | |
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| ?? – October 11, 1918 | |
| Place of birth | Person County, North Carolina |
| Place of death | St. Souplet, France |
| Allegiance | U.S. Army |
| Years of service | 1918 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit | K Company, 119th Infantry, 30th Division |
| Battles/wars | World War I |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
[edit] Citation
When his platoon was almost surrounded by the enemy and his platoon commander asked for volunteers to carry a message calling for reinforcements, Pvt. Blackwell volunteered for this mission, well knowing the extreme danger connected with it. In attempting to get through the heavy shell and machinegun fire this gallant soldier was killed. [1]
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