Robert L. Blackwell

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Robert L. BLackwell
 ?? – October 11, 1918
Place of birth Person County, North Carolina
Place of death St. Souplet, France
Allegiance U.S. Army
Years of service 1918
Rank Private
Unit K Company, 119th Infantry, 30th Division
Battles/wars World War I
Awards Medal of Honor

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When his platoon was almost surrounded by the enemy and his platoon commander asked for volunteers to carry a message calling for reinforcements, Pvt. Blackwell volunteered for this mission, well knowing the extreme danger connected with it. In attempting to get through the heavy shell and machinegun fire this gallant soldier was killed. [1]

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