World War I
| Image | Name | Rank | Branch | Unit | Place of action | Date of action | Notes/Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barkley, David B.David B. Barkley* | E-1 !Private | Army | Company A, 356th Infantry, 89th Division |
Near Pouilly, France | 01918-12-09November 9, 1918 | Volunteered to swim a river to gather information on an enemy force. When he was swimming back across the river he got cramps and drowned. |
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