Season 8 · Episode 5
Pfc. Barger & Funk: Rushing into No Man’s Land
Pfc. Charles D. Barger and Pfc. Jesse N. Funk both received the Medal of Honor for racing into No Man’s Land under heavy fire to rescue two wounded officers.
October 23, 20233m 56s
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Show Notes
Privates First Class Charles D. Barger and Jesse N. Funk both served in World War I as Stretcher Bearers in the U.S. Army. After hearing that two wounded officers were pinned down under heavy fire in No Man’s Land, Barger and Funk leaped into action and raced through heavy fire to save them both.
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