Harold A. Furlong
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Harold Arthur Furlong (August 25, 1895 – July 27, 1987) was a United States Army First Lieutenant and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor, for his actions in France during World War I.[1] He also received the Croix de guerre with palms and was made a Chevalier of the Legion of Honor.[2]
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Harold Arthur Furlong | |
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Born | (1895-08-25)August 25, 1895 Pontiac, Michigan |
Died | July 27, 1987(1987-07-27) (aged 91) Clarkston, Michigan |
Place of burial | Oak Hill Cemetery, Pontiac, Michigan |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Army |
Rank | Colonel |
Unit | 353d Infantry Regiment, 89th Division |
Battles/wars | World War I |
Awards | Medal of Honor |
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He joined the Michigan National Guard in December 1921, retiring as a lieutenant colonel in May 1946.[3] During World War II, he served as an Army surgeon in Germany.[4]