Alan Louis Eggers
Alan Louis Eggers (November 2, 1895 – October 3, 1968) was a sergeant in the United States Army during World War I. He received the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions in combat near Le Catelet, France, on September 29, 1918, together with John C. Latham and Thomas E. O'Shea. Eggers was a student at Cornell University before departing for service. He was awarded the degree of "War Alumnus" in 1921.
Alan L. Eggers | |
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Medal of Honor recipient | |
| Born | November 2, 1895 Saranac Lake, New York |
| Died | October 3, 1968 (aged 72) |
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| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/ | United States Army |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit | Machine Gun Company, 107th Infantry, 27th Division |
| Awards | Medal of Honor Purple Heart |
He was buried at Arlington National Cemetery, in Arlington, Virginia.
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