Congratulations on your Distinguished Service Cross and Croix de Guerre.
Great theme. My grandfather was Sgt. William T. Hardin
HARDIN, WILLIAM T.
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company L, 142d Infantry Regiment, 36th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 8, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William T. Hardin, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne, France, October 8, 1918. Sergeant Hardin was severely wounded in the right shoulder early in the action, but although bleeding profusely he refused to go to the rear until the enemy's position had been captured and the line consolidated.
He would never tell my mom what went on, but he was a brave and kind man, who unfortunately died when I was but a small child. He received the DSC and the Croix de Guerre for his bravery. His medals are one of my most precious treasures.
Wow!
Thank you for sharing your grandfather's story.
We wouldn't enjoy the freedoms today if it weren't for men like him that came before.
Thank you...Rest in peace, Sergeant Hardin.
That's amazing Knit....Thanks for sharing the story of your grandfather. His medals must certainly be a treasure to you as his service is a treasure to us all!