Sgt Zengel was an American serving in the Saskatchewan
Regiment during WWI.
His citation reads:
On
9 August 1918 east of Warvillers, France, Sergeant Zengel was
leading his platoon forward to the attack when he realised that
an enemy machine-gun was firing into the advancing line. He
rushed forward ahead of the platoon to the gun emplacement,
killed the officer and operator of the gun and dispersed the
crew. Later in the day he was rendered temporarily unconscious
by an enemy shell but on recovering continued to direct
harassing fire on the enemy. His utter disregard for personal
safety and the confidence he inspired in all ranks greatly
assisted in the successful outcome of the attack.
He was buried at Pine Cemetery, Rocky Mountain House, Alberta.
Mt. Zengel, in Jasper National Park was named in honour of the
gallantry of this Canadian hero.
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On
9 August 1918 east of Warvillers, France, Sergeant Zengel was
leading his platoon forward to the attack when he realised that
an enemy machine-gun was firing into the advancing line. He
rushed forward ahead of the platoon to the gun emplacement,
killed the officer and operator of the gun and dispersed the
crew. Later in the day he was rendered temporarily unconscious
by an enemy shell but on recovering continued to direct
harassing fire on the enemy. His utter disregard for personal
safety and the confidence he inspired in all ranks greatly
assisted in the successful outcome of the attack.
