John G. Leinenbach

Private first class, 1979145, Machine Gun Company, 120th Infantry, 30th Division

Silver Star. Citation Orders No. 3, General Headquarters., A. E. F., France, June 3, 1919: The following named officers and enlisted men of the American Expeditionary Forces are cited for gallantry in action and are entitled to wear a silver star..........Private John G. Leinenbach, Machine Gun Company, 120th Infantry. For gallantry in action, August 4, 1918, near Ypres, in supervising the carrying of rations to the men of the line under enemy fire.....By command of General Pershing.

Record. Born August 18, 1887, Newburgh; son of John and Agnes (Ulrich) Leinenbach. Tobacco twister, Newburgh. Entered service September 19, 1917, Boonville. Assigned to Company A, 335th Infantry; transferred to Machine Gun Company, 120th Infantry. Private first class, January 4, 1919. Overseas may 17, 1918 - April 13, 1919. Battles: Ypres-Somme. Discharged April 24, 1919.

Married Margaret Cassidy.             Troy.