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Louis Cukela (May 1, 1888 – March 19, 1956) was a Croatian American United States Marine numbered among the nineteen two-time recipients of the Medal of Honor. Cukela was awarded the Medal by both the US Army and the US Navy [1] for the same action during the Battle of Soissons in World War I.
2 Sep 2017 · Sgt. Louis Cukela's bravery was such that he was awarded two Medals of Honor for his actions on July 18, 1918 -- one from the Army and one from the Navy.
U.S. Marine Corps Sergeant Louis Cukela was presented the Medal of Honor for military valor during World War I. Today, the President will award two new Medals of Honor for heroic actions by Privates Philip Shadrach and George Wilson during the Civil War.
For extraordinary heroism while serving with the 66th Company, 5th Regiment, during action in the Forest de Retz, near Viller-Cottertes, France, 18 July 1918. Sgt. Cukela advanced alone against an enemy strong point that was holding up his line.
Major Louis Cukela was awarded both the Navy and Army Medals of Honor for extraordinary heroism in France during World War I. The same act of heroism also brought decorations from France, Italy, and his native Yugoslavia.
Louis Cukela - In the Right Place. BLUF: During the Battle of Soissons, 18 to 19 July 1918, Sgt. Louis Cukela’s platoon encountered a German position at Le Translon Farm. Without hesitating and over the advice of his Marines, Cukela infiltrated behind the German lines.
U.S. Marine Corps Sergeant Louis Cukela was presented the Medal of Honor for military valor during World War I.
