John Hunter Wickersham

The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pride in presenting the Medal of Honor (Posthumously) to Second Lieutenant (Infantry) J. Hunter Wickersham, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 12 September 1918, while serving with 353d Infantry, 89th Division, in action at Limey, France. Advancing with his platoon during the St. Mihiel offensive, Second Lieutenant Wickersham was severely wounded in four places by the bursting of a high-explosive shell. Before receiving any aid for himself he dressed the wounds of his orderly, who was wounded at the same time. He then ordered and accompanied the further advance of his platoon, although weakened by the loss of blood. His right hand and arm being disabled by wounds, he continued to fire his revolver with his left hand until, exhausted by loss of blood, he fell and died from his wounds before aid could be administered.

General Orders: War Department, General Orders No. 16 ( January 22, 1919)

Action Date: 12-Sep-18

Service: Army

Rank: Second Lieutenant

Regiment: 353d Infantry

Division: 89th Division