He was wounded in his leg by German Machine gun fire Sept 28, 1918, spend two years in various Army hospitals in France.
Finally discharged December 24, 1919. Walked with a limp the rest of his life. Received a total of $64 upon discharge. I have his Purple Heart medal.
I am always so proud of my Dad.
Records are available from
National Personnel Records Center
Military Personnel Records
9700 Page Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63132
There was a fire in 1973 which destroyed lots of records there, but much information remains.