Frank J. Bart (April 15, 1883 – March 31, 1961) was a

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recipient for

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. Born in

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, he joined the

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, as a

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in Company C, 9th Infantry, 2nd Division. He received the

for bravery near Medeah Ferme, France, on October 3, 1918. He was buried in Flower Hill Cemetery in

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Medal of Honor citation

General Orders: War Department, General Orders No. 16 (January 22, 1919)
Action Date: 3-Oct-18
Service: Army
Rank: Private
Company: Company C
Regiment: 9th Infantry
Division: 2d Division

The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Private Frank J. Bart (ASN: 38512), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 3 October 1918, while serving with Company C, 9th Infantry, 2d Division, in action at Medeah Ferme, France. Private Bart, being on duty as a company runner, when the advance was held up by machinegun fire voluntarily picked up an automatic rifle, ran out ahead of the line, and silenced a hostile machinegun nest, killing the German gunners. The advance then continued, and when it was again hindered shortly afterward by another machinegun nest this courageous soldier repeated his bold exploit by putting the second machinegun out of action.

Military awards and decorations

Bart's military decorations and awards include:

References

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Medal of Honor citation

Military awards and decorations

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