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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.
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, receiving both the Army and Navy Medal of Honor and the French Medaille Militaire, as well as decorations from Montenegro
Nov 11, 2021 · Sergeant Ernest A. Janson. GySgt Janson, who had served under the alias of Charles F. Hoffman for nearly his entire career with the Marine Corps due to him having once deserted from the Army, was the only enlisted combat awarded Medal of Honor recipient from WWI on active duty at the time.
Apr 15, 2018 · On episode eighty-nine, the story of Ernest A Janson is told. This episode is brought to you by The Bearded Detailer; your dirt is his business. Be sure to v...
Jun 1, 2018 · U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Ernest A. Janson received the Medal of Honor for his actions fighting off a German counterattack at Belleau Wood, France, on June 6, 1918. (Courtesy photo)
Apr 15, 2018 · Ernest A Janson, or Charles F Hoffman, died on the 14th of May, 1930 in Long Island, NY, and is buried in The Evergreens Cemetery in Brooklyn; section Orient Hill.
May 23, 2019 · While defending Hill 142, Gunnery Sergeant Ernest A. Janson (served under the name Charles Hoffman) earned a Navy and Army Medal of Honor. The Army citation reads: “For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty in action with the enemy near Chateau-Thierry, France, 6 June 1918.
