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.
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