Ernest A. Janson
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Sergeant Major Ernest August Janson (August 17, 1878 – May 14, 1930) was a United States Marine who was highly decorated for his heroic actions in World War I. He was awarded both the Army and Navy Medal of Honor,[1] the French Médaille militaire and Croix de Guerre as well as decorations from Italy, Montenegro and Portugal. During World War I he served under the name Charles F. Hoffman.
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Ernest August Janson, aka Charles F. Hoffman | |
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Born | (1878-08-17)August 17, 1878 New York City, U.S. |
Died | May 14, 1930(1930-05-14) (aged 51) Long Island, New York, U.S. |
Place of burial | Evergreen Cemetery, Brooklyn, New York |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | c1900-c1910 (US Army) 1910–1926 (USMC) |
Rank | Sergeant major |
Unit | 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, 5th Marine Regiment |
Battles/wars | Nicaraguan Campaign World War I |
Awards | Medal of Honor (2) Silver Star Purple Heart |
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