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First Name: Rufus

Last Name: Jenkins

Birthplace: Thorndale, TX, USA

Gender: Male

Branch: Army (1784 - present)



Home of Record: Thorndale, TX
Middle Name: M.



Date of Birth: 26 January 1890

Date of Death: 17 November 1953

Rank: Private First Class

Years Served:
Rufus M. Jenkins

   
Engagements:
•  World War I (1914 - 1918)

Biography:

Rufus M. Jenkins

Wagoner, U. S. Army

Silver Star

Awarded the Silver Star citation as cited in G.O.22 HQ 3rd Division Jul. 8, 1919 for gallantry in action at St. Eugene-au-Le Rocq Farm July 15-19, 1918.



Origin of Nickname/Handle:

Texas Exceptional Gallantry

Honoree ID: 318418   Created by: drjones46

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