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War Cross Awarded to Lt G Francis Patton of Rainbow Division
Lieut G Francis Patton of New York has been decorated with the French War Cross for bravery in treating wounded men during the current battle. He removed his gas mask at one point during a gas attack to continue aid, was overcome by fumes, and later recovered. He serves in the medical corps and went to France with the 165th Infantry of the Rainbow division.
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G. Francis Patton
New York
Patton
France
One Hundred and Sixty-fifth Infantry