Serving as a soldier in the U.S. Army, First Sergeant Milo Lemert was awarded the Medal of Honor posthumously for his actions on September 29, 1918 near Bellicourt, France during World War I. At the time he was serving with Company G, 119th Infantry, 30th Division. Lemert was 28 years old.
Lemert was killed in the action for which his medal was awarded. 10 other service members also received the Medal of Honor for actions on the same day. The medal was presented on October 19, 1919 — presented to his widow, Nellie Lemert, at Crossville, Tennessee, by Col. DeArmond, Chief of Staff commanding the Southeastern Department, U.S. Army.
Lemert was born on March 25, 1890 in Marshalltown, Marshall County, Iowa. His Medal of Honor is credited to Crossville, Cumberland County, Tennessee. He is buried at Crossville City Cemetery in Crossville, Tennessee.
Lemert is one of 132 Medal of Honor recipients from World War I and one of 33 credited to Tennessee.
Official Medal of Honor citation
Seeing that the left flank of his company was held up, he located the enemy machine-gun emplacement, which had been causing heavy casualties. In the face of heavy fire he rushed it singlehandedly, killing the entire crew with grenades. Continuing along the enemy trench in advance of the company, he reached another emplacement, which he also charged, silencing the gun with grenades. A third machine-gun emplacement opened up on him from the left and with similar skill and bravery he destroyed this also. Later, in company with another sergeant, he attacked a fourth machine-gun nest, being killed as he reached the parapet of the emplacement. His courageous action in destroying in turn four enemy machine-gun nests prevented many casualties among his company and very materially aided in achieving the objective.
Citation text: U.S. Government, public domain.
Wounds and death in action
- Killed in action during the act for which the medal was awarded (September 29, 1918).
- Age at death: 28
- Resting place: Crossville City Cemetery
Battles and campaigns
Also served in: World War I.
Places
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Timeline
- March 25, 1890Born in Marshalltown, Marshall County, Iowa
- September 29, 1918Act of valor — near Bellicourt, FranceAge 28. Company G, 119th Infantry, 30th Division Killed in action.
- October 19, 1919Medal of Honor presented posthumouslyPresented to his widow, Nellie Lemert, at Crossville, Tennessee, by Col. DeArmond, Chief of Staff commanding the Southeastern Department, U.S. Army.
- Resting placeCrossville City CemeteryCrossville, Tennessee
Biography
Milo Lemert (March 25, 1890 – September 29, 1918) was a soldier in the United States Army who received the Medal of Honor for his actions during World War I.
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