Berger Loman

Berger Holton Loman (24 August 1886 – 9 May 1968) was a U.S. Army soldier, assigned to Company H, 132d Infantry, 33d Division. Born in Norway, he received the Medal of Honor for his actions near Consenvoye, France, on October 9, 1918 during World War I.

Berger Holton Loman
Medal of Honor recipient
Born(1886-08-24)August 24, 1886
Norway
DiedMay 9, 1968(1968-05-09) (aged 81)
Place of burial
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service/branchUnited States Army
RankCorporal
UnitCompany H, 132d Infantry, 33d Division
AwardsMedal of Honor

Medal of Honor citation

Medal of Honor Presentation Ceremony - February 9, 1919, at Chaumont, France. General John J. Pershing presided.

Citation

When his company had reached a point within 100 yards of its objective, to which it was advancing under terrific machine gun fire, Pvt. Loman voluntarily and unaided made his way forward after all others had taken shelter from the direct fire of an enemy machine gun. He crawled to a flank position of the gun and, after killing or capturing the entire crew, turned the machine gun on the retreating enemy.

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References

 This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Army Center of Military History.
  • "The United States Army Center of Military History, World War I Medal of Honor recipients". Retrieved 2009-05-18.
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