1919 Military Record

This document is a military record for Col. Gerlach's service durning the First World War. The document is dated July 16th, 1919, and is found in the Frank Gerlach file.

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RECEIVED FOR RECORD   CAMP SHERMAN, OHIO
JUL 16 1919 19   APR 30 1919
At 3 30 o’clock P M.   PAID IN FULL INCLUDING
Recorded same day, 1919, in   BONUS $ 586.37
Wayne County Records,   Earnest A. Olson
Volume 4, Page 638   Earnest A. Olson 1st Lieut.
Flemming Fisher 254 Pol.

MILITARY RECORD

Battles, engagements, skirmishes Baccarat Sector Aug 4-18— Sept 16-18
Meuse—Argonne Offensive Sept 26-18— Oct 1-18., [Paunis]
Sector Oct 5. 18— Oct 16-18. Ypres—Lys Offensive Oct 13.18
Nov 4-18— Ypres—Lys Offensive Nov 19-18- 11-18.
Medals Awarded Belgium War Cross and Croix De Guerre 1918.
Wounded chevrons authorized none   True extract certified by me
  on 9-11-20 for the
War service chevrons authorized One Gold   purpose of obtaining Victory
  Medal by Mail
Remarks Honorable discharge for the convenience of the   C. M. Keiubrew
Government, His services being no longer required.   of Infantry A. R. O. Maj. M. I. W.

“True copy made by me, July 16th,
1919, for purpose of securing a R. D. [abemethy]
Victory Button by mail.” Commanding.

Flemming Fisher Col. F. A.

County Records

Wayne County, Ohio.