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Isaac Van Tyle Goltra

Photo of Isaac Van Tyle Goltra

World War I

Years Attended: 1902
College: Liberal Arts & Sciences
Service branch: Army
Rank: First Lieutenant
Date of Birth: 3/22/1883
Date of Death: 6/6/1918

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Lt. Goltra enlisted in the 28th Infantry at Fort Snelling and served three years with that regiment and gained military experience while on the Mexican border. He was a student at the First Plattsburg Camp where he received a commission as Second Lieutenant. He was admitted to the First Officers' Training Camp at Fort Sheridan, IL, where he received his commission as First Lieutenant. He sailed for France in August, 1917, with the 23rd Infantry, 2nd Division. For his leadership in the Chateau Thierry (France) battle he was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for taking command of the company after the captain had been killed. He was killed in action. He is buried at Aisne-Marne American Cemetery, Belleau, France, Plot A Row 2 Grave 26.

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