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Cpl. Emil Colberg
United States Army C Coy. 12th Machine Gun Battalion
from:Chicago, IL.
Emil Colberg was awarded a Citation of Gallantry, my father's cousin gave me a photostat of the Citation:
Emil Colberg, 5625572, Corporal, Co.C. 12th Machine Gun Battalion. Aimee-Marne Offensive, July 1918. His squad was cut off in a wheat field from the rest of his platoon. They were without food for three days. One man tried to go back after food, but failed. No one else would volunteer. So Corporal Colberg went himself. Through a heavy barrage. Secured the food and returned. He showed remarkable courage and sincere devotion to his men.

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