Phillip C. Katz
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| Phillip C. Katz | |
|---|---|
| December 12, 1889 – October 29, 1987 (aged 97) | |
| Place of birth | San Francisco, California |
| Place of death | San Francisco, California |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch | United States Army |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit | 363rd Infantry, 91st Division |
| Awards | Medal of Honor, Croix de Guerre, Medaille Militaire |
Phillip C. Katz was a Medal of Honor recipient. He served during World War I for the U.S. Army.
[edit] Medal of Honor citation
After his company had withdrawn for a distance of 200 yards on a line with the units on its flanks, Sgt. Katz learned that one of his comrades had been left wounded in an exposed position at the point from which the withdrawal had taken place. Voluntarily crossing an area swept by heavy machine gun fire, he advanced to where the wounded soldier lay and carried him to a place of safety.
