Sergeant Sandlin Kentucky’s Forgotten Hero
Sergeant Sandlin Kentucky’s Forgotten Hero by James M. Gifford is a biography published by the Jesse Stuart Foundation in September 2018. This first edition spans 270 pages and is written in English. The book recounts the remarkable actions of Sergeant Sandlin during the Battle of the Meuse-Argonne Forest on September 26, 1918, where he single-handedly attacked and disabled three German machine gun nests, resulting in the deaths of twenty-four enemy soldiers.
Readers will find a detailed account of Sandlin’s bravery and the circumstances surrounding his heroic actions, which earned him the Medal of Honor. The narrative focuses on his voluntary and deliberate engagement in perilous situations during the battle, highlighting themes of courage and sacrifice. This biography not only sheds light on Sandlin’s individual heroism but also situates his story within the broader context of American military history.
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“On September 26, 1918, during the devastating Battle of the Meuse-Argonne Forest, Sandlin, acting alone, attacked and disabled three German machine gun nests and killed all twenty-four occupants. During the day’s fighting, Sandlin “voluntarily and deliberately” raced forward into dangers so great the he could hardly hope to survive. For his “conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty,” Sandlin received the Medal of Honor, which was presented to him by General John J. Pershing before Sandlin returned to America at the end of the war.”–Amazon
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