David B. Barkley

David Bennes Barkley (also known as David B. Barkeley Cantu; March 31, 1899 – November 9, 1918) was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions during World War I in France. After successfully completing a scouting mission behind enemy lines he drowned while swimming back across the Meuse River near Pouilly-sur-Meuse.

This article is about the American soldier David B. Barkley. For the Australian rules footballer, see David Barkley (footballer).
David Bennes Barkley
David Bennes Barkley
Born(1899-03-31)March 31, 1899
Laredo, Texas
DiedNovember 9, 1918(1918-11-09) (aged 19)
near Pouilly-sur-Meuse, France
Place of burial
San Antonio National Cemetery
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service/branchUnited States Army
Years of service1917–1918
RankPrivate
Unit356th Infantry Regiment, 89th Division
Battles/warsWorld War I
AwardsMedal of Honor
Croix de Guerre
Croce al Merito di Guerra
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