Harry Pariser

Military Honor(s):

Distinguished Service Cross: Posthumousy awarded

Citation: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Corporal Harry Pariser (ASN: 1707038), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company L, 307th Infantry Regiment, 77th Division, A.E.F., southwest of Binarville, France, 3 October 1918. After being wounded in the chin by a shell fragment, Corporal Pariser refused to go to the rear for treatment, but continued leading his men in action and exhibiting a brilliant spirit of courage and devotion to duty. He was killed 4 October 1918, while again leading his squad in the attack.

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Life & Service

  • Birth: 5 June 1892, New York, NY, United States
  • Place of Residence:
  • Race/Ethnicity: Jewish American
  • Death: 4 October 1918 Binarville, France
  • Branch: Army
  • Military Rank: Corporal
  • Company: [L]
  • Infantry Regiment: 307th
  • Division: 77th