Fleek, Sherman L., authorUtah State University Press, publisher2007-01-032007-01-032008http://hdl.handle.net/10217/87941After a long journey from Sugar City, Idaho, to France's Argonne Forest France during World War I, young Thomas Neibaur found himself in the core of the American Expeditionary Force's most important offensive. After becoming separated in advance of his unit, he, despite serious wounds, single-handedly stopped a German counterattack at a critical hill known as Côte de Châtillon. For this remarkable feat of valor, he received the Medal of Honor and other awards, becoming the first Idaho and first Mormon recipient of the nation's highest combat award. But after a heroic return and brief celebrity, his life followed a tragic downward arc, culminating in his attempt to return his medal because, as he put it, it could not feed his family.born digitalbooksengCopyright and other restrictions may apply. User is responsible for compliance with all applicable laws. For information about copyright law, please see https://libguides.colostate.edu/copyright.All rights reserved. User is responsible for compliance. Please contact University Press of Colorado at https://upcolorado.com/our-books/rights-and-permissions for use information.World War, 1914-1918 -- Campaigns -- FranceMedal of Honor -- BiographyMormons -- Idaho -- BiographySoldiers -- United States -- BiographyMedal of HonorMormons -- IdahoSoldiers -- United StatesHistoryUnited StatesUnited States -- Medals, badges, decorations, etc.Neibaur, Thomas Croft, 1898-1942United States. Army. Infantry Regiment, 167thUnited States. Army -- Medals, badges, decorations, etc.United States. Army -- BiographyTextAccess is limited to the Adams State University, Colorado School of Mines, Colorado State University, Colorado State University Pueblo, Fort Lewis College, Metropolitan State University of Denver, University of Alaska Fairbanks, University of Colorado Boulder, University of Colorado Colorado Springs, University of Colorado Denver, University of Denver, University of Northern Colorado, University of Wyoming, Utah State University, and Western Colorado University members only.