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September 11, 1944
The Lincoln Times
Lincolnton, Lincoln County, North Carolina
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Capt. Henry A. Sigmon of Denver, N.C., awarded Bronze Star for meritorious service in Italy, evacuating 122 bodies under fire during July 4 to August 1 drive to Arno River.
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Capt. H. A. Sigmon Awarded Bronze Star
With the Fifth Army, Italy.—Capt. Henry A. Sigmon, of Denver, N. C., has been awarded the Bronze Star for meritorious service in action on the Fifth Army front in Italy.
Sigmon, graves registration officer for a regiment of the 91st Infantry Division, was cited for his successful evacuation of the bodies of 122 men who had been killed in action. During the period of July 4 to August 1, when the Fifth Army was driving for the Arno river, Sigmon worked continuously for 18 hours a day, much of the time under enemy fire.
The 26-year-old officer was graduated from Davidson College, Davidson, N. C. He received his commission on April 7, 1942, from the Infantry School, Fort Benning, Ga.
With the Fifth Army, Italy.—Capt. Henry A. Sigmon, of Denver, N. C., has been awarded the Bronze Star for meritorious service in action on the Fifth Army front in Italy.
Sigmon, graves registration officer for a regiment of the 91st Infantry Division, was cited for his successful evacuation of the bodies of 122 men who had been killed in action. During the period of July 4 to August 1, when the Fifth Army was driving for the Arno river, Sigmon worked continuously for 18 hours a day, much of the time under enemy fire.
The 26-year-old officer was graduated from Davidson College, Davidson, N. C. He received his commission on April 7, 1942, from the Infantry School, Fort Benning, Ga.
What sub-type of article is it?
Military
What keywords are associated?
Bronze Star
Henry Sigmon
91st Infantry Division
Fifth Army
Italy
Graves Registration
Arno River
What entities or persons were involved?
Henry A. Sigmon
Where did it happen?
Italy
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Italy
Event Date
July 4 To August 1
Key Persons
Henry A. Sigmon
Outcome
evacuation of bodies of 122 men killed in action; awarded bronze star
Event Details
Capt. Henry A. Sigmon, graves registration officer for a regiment of the 91st Infantry Division, awarded Bronze Star for meritorious service in action on the Fifth Army front in Italy, successfully evacuating bodies of 122 killed men while working 18 hours a day under enemy fire during drive for Arno River.