Emory Jenison Pike
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Emory Jenison Pike (December 18, 1876 ā September 16, 1918) was a United States Army officer during World War I who received the Medal of Honor for his actions at Vandieres, France on September 15, 1918.[2] A 1901 graduate of West Point, and the only West Point graduate to be awarded the Medal of Honor during World War I, Pike was a lieutenant colonel at Vandieres. His daughter was presented his Medal of Honor after the war.[3] He was buried at Woodland Cemetery, Des Moines, Iowa.[4]
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Born | (1876-12-18)December 18, 1876 Columbus[1] City, Iowa |
Died | September 16, 1918(1918-09-16) (aged 41) Vandieres, France |
Place of burial | Woodland Cemetery, Des Moines, Iowa |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1901-1918 |
Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
Unit | 82nd Division |
Commands held | 321st Machine Gun Battalion |
Battles/wars | World War I |
Awards | Medal of Honor |
Relations | Zebulon Pike (great-uncle) |
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