b. 22/11/1894 Tyrone, New York. d. 15/09/1978 Jamestown, New York.
DATE OF MOH ACTION: 06/10/1918 Argonne Forest, France.
Archie A Peck MOH
Peck was born in Tyrone, New York on November 22, 1894. Peck served as a Private, United States Army, Company A, 307th Infantry, 77th Division. He was awarded his medal for service In the Argonne Forest, France, on October 6, 1918.
MOH CITATION:
While engaged with two other soldiers on patrol duty, he and his comrades were subjected to the direct fire of an enemy machine gun, at which time both his companions were wounded. Returning to his company, he obtained another soldier to accompany him to assist in bringing in the wounded men. His assistant was killed in the exploit, but he continued on, twice returning safely, bringing in both men, being under terrific machine-gun fire during the entire journey.
BURIAL LOCATION: EVERGREEN CEMETERY, SINCLAIRVILLE, NEW YORK.
LOT 594.
LOCATION OF MEDAL: FREEDOMS FOUNDATION, VALLEY FORGE, PENNSYLVANIA.
