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Heroes All ! 
 
 A compendium of the names and official 
 
 citations of the soldiers and citizens of the 
 
 United States and of her Allies who were 
 
 decorated by the American Government 
 
 for exceptional heroism and conspicuous 
 
 service above and beyond the call 
 
 of duty in the war with 
 
 Germany, 1917-1919 
 
 HARRY R. STRINGER 
 
 Editor 
 
 FASSETT PUBLISHING COMPANY 
 WASHINGTON, D. C. 
 

 COPYRIGHT. 1919, 
 
 FASSETT PUBUSHING CO., 
 WASHINGTON, D. C. 
 
 Harry R. Stringer 
 
 THE DU BOIS PRESS, ROCHESTER, N. Y. 
 
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 DEDICATION 
 
 TO those men and women 
 whose noble deeds and 
 meritorious acts are recorded 
 in these pages, this book is 
 respectfully dedicated. 
 
CONTENTS 
 
 The President's Tribute 8 
 
 A Word from the Secretary of War 9 
 
 Introduction 11 
 
 Dlustration (The Medal of Honor) 16 
 
 Citations for the Medal of Honor 17 
 
 Illustration (The Distinguished Service Cross) 26 
 
 Citations for the Distinguished Service Cross 27 
 
 Illustration (The Distinguished Service Medal) 432 
 
 Citations for the Distinguished Service Medal 43S 
 
 Foreign Citations for the D. S. M.: 
 
 Belgium 439 
 
 Canada 443 
 
 France 448 
 
 Great Britain 457 
 
 Italy 464 
 
 Japan 466 
 
 Roumania 481 
 
 Supplement 492 
 
 * Divisional Index 495 
 
 * Geographical Index 532 
 
 * Indexes include only names of men who won valor medals. 
 
HE United States entered the war upon a different footing from 
 every other nation except our associates on this side of the sea. 
 We entered it, not because our material interests were directly- 
 threatened or because any special treaty obligation to which 
 we were parties had been violated but only because we saw the supremacy, 
 and even the validity, of right everywhere put in jeopardy and free 
 government Ukely to be everywhere imperiled by the intolerable aggression 
 of a power which respected neither right nor obligation and whose very 
 system of government flouted the rights of the citizen as against the 
 autocratic authority of his governors. 
 
 The hopes of the nations alhed against the Central Powers were at a very 
 low ebb when our soldiers began to pour across the sea. There was every- 
 where amongst them, except in their stoutest spirits, a sombre foreboding 
 of disaster. Anxious men and women, leading spirits of France attended 
 the celebration of the Fourth of July last year (1918) in Paris out of gener- 
 ous courtesy, with no heart for festivity, no zest for hope. But they came 
 away with something new at their hearts. The mere sight of our men, of 
 their vigor, of the confidence that showed itseK in every movement of their 
 stalwart figures and every turn of their swinging march, in their steady 
 comprehending eyes and easy discipline, in the indomitable air that added 
 spirit to everything they did, made everyone who saw them that memorable 
 day reahze that something had happened that was much more than a mere 
 incident in the fighting, something very different from the mere arrival of 
 fresh troops. 
 
 A great moral force had flung itself into the struggle. The fine physical 
 force of those spirited men spoke of something more than bodily vigour. 
 They carried the great ideals of a free people at their hearts and with that 
 vision they were unconquerable. Their very presence brought reassurance ; 
 their fighting made victory certain. 
 
 They were recognized as crusaders, and as their thousands swelled to 
 millions their strength was seen to mean salvation. And they were fit men 
 to carry such a hope and make good the assurance it forecast. Finer men 
 never went into battle; and their officers were worthy of them. They were 
 the sort of men America would wish to be represented by, the sort of men 
 every American would wish to claim as fellowcountrymen and comrades 
 in a great cause. 
 
 They were terrible in battle, and gentle and helpful out of it, remember- 
 ing the mothers and the sisters, the wives and the httle children at home. 
 They were free men under arms, not forgetting their ideals of duty in the 
 midst of tasks of violence. I am proud to have had the privilege of being 
 associated with them and of calling myself their leader. 
 
 Washington, D. C, WoODROW WiLSON, 
 
 July 10, 1919. Commander-in-Chief of the Army and Navy. 
 
T will be a long time before we have completely gathered up the 
 fruits of the great struggle in which our several countries have 
 been engaged. It will be a longer time before we fully realize 
 the part played in that great struggle by men and women — 
 military men and civihans; that day is going to add to the romance of this 
 great war. When the story is finally written, when we know all the details 
 of the way in which the civilized peoples of four great nations, merging 
 every selfish and self-centered interest, devoted themselves with unanimity 
 and zeal to the accomphshment of a great and unselfish international 
 humanitarian purpose, there will be scattered throughout the world men 
 and women wearing medals and decorations of one sort and another. 
 
 Some of them will have been won on the field of battle, some of them won 
 at the nursing stations perhaps under shell fire — those indicating valor 
 and a willingness to sacrifice life itself, and others indicative of equally 
 intensive devotion of talent and time and purpose, away from the field of 
 battle, but in places no less necessary to be characterized by complete 
 devotion than on the battle field itself. 
 
 The soldier at the front is supported by a long hne of people which runs 
 back through the various courses of mihtary cooperation and into civilian 
 pursuits, perhaps to the very farm or mine from which the sustenance and 
 the raw materials for the armies are drawn, and there must be the same 
 devotion at the end of that line that there is at the head of it if the man at 
 the head of the line — the actual combat soldier — is to be properly supported 
 and properly sustained. 
 
 So that when this great romance is filled in, the details will be fascinating. 
 They will tell of willingness to sacrifice oneself and one's interests, and the 
 devotion of high talents of soldier and civihan ahke to the accomphshment 
 of a national purpose. Not all of the people who made sacrifices and showed 
 devotion will have medals — the number is so great and the fallibility of 
 the human judgment is necessarily so limited that it is only possible to pick 
 out the conspicuous cases of gallantry and meritorious services. It is a 
 comfortable thing to be able to think that there will be a substantial 
 company of men and women who will have a physical and visible emblem 
 to wear — a medal or a cross — which will show that the Government, which 
 represents the people, expressed the popular judgment and expressed the 
 popular gratitude by seeking to find those whose services were conspicuous 
 and giving them a decoration which, whenever and wherever seen, will 
 memorialize both their individual services and the splendid services of the 
 people as a whole. 
 
 The first medal which the American Army is able to give is, of course, 
 the Congressional Medal of Honor, which has long been recognized as a 
 valor medal, and is given under the sanction of a very explicit statute of 
 Congress. This war has developed two additions to that medal — the Dis- 
 
tinguished Service Cross which is another valor medal, and the Dis- 
 tinguished Service Medal which is a conspicuous service medal. I have 
 been called upon a great number of times to award medals of those kinds 
 to persons whose services were conspicuous and valuable. They are not 
 Hmited to the soldiers or citizens of our own country, they include, and we 
 are happy to have them include, officers and civilians of the allied and asso- 
 ciated powers with whom we waged this contest. 
 
 Newton D. Baker, 
 Secretary of War. 
 Washington, D. C. 
 November 7, 1919. 
 
Introduction 
 
 TDETWEEN the covers of this book have been recorded the names and official 
 -'-^ citations of the soldiers and citizens of the United States and of the Allies 
 upon whom were bestowed the Congressional Medal of Honor, the Distinguished 
 Service Cross and the Distinguished Service Medal — the three great military 
 decorations of the American Government — for extraordinary heroism in action 
 and meritorious service in the line of duty. 
 
 Behind the simple and meagre accounts of their deeds, there courses the full, 
 stirring story of America's participation in the war with Germany — her stern 
 purpose, her unswerving spirit and the magnificent achievements of her arms 
 as the champion of right and justice. In them another glorious chapter has been 
 written into America's brilliant history. 
 
 The deeds of these men and women themselves exemplify the noble ideals 
 and high resolve to which this nation was dedicated in the great struggle. They 
 breathe the generous spirit of sacrifice without thought of self, the heroic devotion 
 to duty and the indomitable and persevering courage unth which all of her sons 
 fought and served and triumphed. 
 
 The world mil never forget your gallant acts. They will endure forever as 
 an inspiration to all mankind. And for those toho laid down their lives that 
 freedom and humanity might survive, there is a greater glory far above the power 
 of man to give. They are immortal. 
 
 The medals you wear have little intrinsic worth but as tokens of tasks well 
 done and as symbols of the honor, gratitude and reverence your country cherishes 
 for you, they are beyond mere treasure. — Editor. 
 
 HE United States Government has three miUtary honors with 
 which3 it ;[re wards its soldiers and citizens who serve with 
 marked^distinction in time of war. They are the Congressional 
 Medal of Honor, the Distinguished Service Cross and the 
 Distinguished Service Medal. The Medal of Honor and the Distinguished 
 Service Cross are awarded for valor; the Distinguished Service Medal for 
 conspicuous service in a position of great trust and responsibility. 
 
 Tradition has it that the custom of decorating war heroes originated 
 with the Chinese many centuries before the advent of Christianity, but 
 the practice did not become popular until late in the Middle Ages when the 
 armies of England wore badges after the decline of armor and before the 
 use of distinctive uniforms. Even this, undoubtedly, was an outgrowth 
 of the custom of ladies of the court in the days of armor of conferring favors 
 upon their favorite knights. Be that as it may, the custom has since been 
 universally adopted and now each country vies with the other in the honors 
 and glory it can shower on its heroes. 
 
 The first war medal of which history has a record was struck in honor 
 of the British Navy. It was ordered by Queen Elizabeth. Charles I struck 
 the first military medal while the first occasion on which a whole army was 
 decorated was in commemoration of the Battle of Dunbar. Other medals 
 
awarded when the vogue was in its incipiency were: the medal awarded 
 LaHogue by WilUam and Mary which presumably was the first naval cam- 
 paign decoration; the CuUoden Medal which was the earliest to be provided 
 with a ribbon of special pattern; the gold Peninsular Medals which bore 
 the first bars; the Waterloo Medal, and the Mutiny Medal which was the 
 first military medal bestowed upon a civilian for mihtary assistance. 
 
 In this country the custom dates back to the Revolution. Our first 
 medals were ordered by Congress upon the recommendation of General 
 Washington and were conferred upon John Paulding, David Wilhams and 
 Jacob Van Wart, the captors of Major Andre, the British spy. The medals 
 were of silver and were struck in a beautiful although not elaborate design. 
 The face bore the one word. Fidelity, while on the reverse side was the 
 legend, Vincit Amor Patriae, "the love of country conquers." 
 
 Other gallant deeds of the Revolution did not go unrequited. In recogni- 
 tion of them Congress ordered appropriate medals struck. They were 
 awarded to both the army and the navy and were usually of silver although 
 they were sometimes cast in gold where the recipient had performed a par- 
 ticularly meritorious act. These medals, however, were not to be worn 
 and it was not until December 21, 1861, that Congress authorized the first 
 medal for decorative purposes generally. 
 
 Like Great Britain's, our first medal was struck in honor of the Navy. 
 This was the Navy Medal of Honor. It was not until seven months after- 
 ward that the Army Medal of Honor was authorized. Originally, the law 
 governing the issuance of the medals provided that they were to be con- 
 ferred only upon non-commissioned officers and enhsted men for deeds of 
 extraordinary heroism, but popular agitation resulted in the removal of 
 this restriction two years later and commissioned officers were made ehgible 
 to the decorations although the requirements were in nowise altered. At 
 the same time the provision designating them as Civil War Medals strictly 
 was eUminated. 
 
 Being the first it was only natural that the Medal of Honor should become 
 the foremost American military decoration. At first it was fashioned after 
 the Navy Medal of Honor, the clasp and ribbon alone being different, but 
 in 1904, the medal was changed to its present form at the suggestion of 
 Major General George Lewis Gillespie and all resemblance to the Navy 
 decoration removed outside the similarity in ribbons. 
 
 Unfortunately, sufficient discrimination was not always exercised in the 
 early awards of the Medal of Honor and as a consequence a few fell into 
 undeserving hands. This lamentable feature tended to detract from its 
 value, but in the war with Germany this fault was corrected and the 
 medal's prestige was restored. The circumstances under which the Medal 
 of Honor was to be granted were rigidly proscribed by the War Depart- 
 ment and the fact that but seventy-eight Americans of the two milUon and 
 more who served in the American Expeditionary Forces received it speaks 
 
eloquently for the high standards that are now set upon it and how tre- 
 mendously it is prized. 
 
 The war with Germany gave us our two other military decorations — the 
 Distinguished Service Cross and the Distinguished Service Medal. Con- 
 gress established them in the Army Appropriation act of July, 1918. In 
 the act the President was authorized to present the Distinguished Service 
 Cross to any person who while serving with the Army of the United States 
 since the sixth day of April, 1917, or who shall thereafter distinguish him- 
 self or herself by extraordinary heroism in connection with mihtary opera- 
 tions against an armed enemy. 
 
 Textually, the provisions in the Act establishing the Distinguished 
 Service Medal are the same with the exception of the deed for which it is 
 awarded, it being stipulated that the medal shall be granted to those — • 
 either a man or a woman — who distinguish themselves by exceptionally 
 meritorious service to the government in a duty of great responsibility. 
 Although the law practically precludes the possibihty of an enlisted man 
 winning a Distinguished Service Medal in the future, it contains a pro- 
 vision conferring it upon enhsted men to whom the Certificate of Merit 
 had been awarded prior to the passage of the Act. A great many of these 
 Certificates were issued in the Mexican war and the war with Spain. 
 
 The high premium on the nation's decorations was further enhanced by 
 the ruling of Congress that only one Congressional Medal of Honor, one 
 Distinguished Service Cross or one Distinguished Service Medal can be 
 issued to any one person. Where the recipient performed additional acts 
 justifying the award of a medal of the same class the President was author- 
 ized to award a bar or other suitable device to be worn as he directed. In 
 the case of the Distinguished Service Cross a bronze oak leaf was selected. 
 The leaf is worn on the ribbon of the medal. No additional insignia was 
 selected for the other medals. 
 
 After Congress had established the decorations and had stated generally 
 the character of the acts they were to reward, it necessarily remained for 
 the President to define specifically the conditions under which they were 
 to be awarded. This task he assigned to the Secretary of War, Mr. Newton 
 D. Baker, and the Commanding General of the American Expeditionary 
 Forces, General John Joseph Pershing, in whom he also invested the power 
 of granting the decorations in his name and that of Congress. At this 
 point, it might be said that the Medal of Honor is granted in the name of 
 Congress and Congress finally must sanction all recommendations for it 
 while the Distinguished Service Cross and the Distinguished Service Medal 
 are conferred in the name of the President. 
 
 At the General Headquarters of the American Expeditionary Forces 
 which were at Chaumont, France, two boards of award were subsequently 
 created, one to pass on the citations for the medals of valor, the Medal of 
 Honor and the Distinguished Service Cross, and the other to sit in judg- 
 
ment on the recommendations for the Distinguished Service Medal. The 
 personnel of each board was changed constantly so that there could be no 
 question of its integrity or the justice of its decisions. 
 
 No restriction was placed on the award of the three medals to a single 
 person save the stipulation that it must be for different acts. It is note- 
 worthy, however, that the war did not record an instance of one man 
 winning all three of the decorations although there were frequent cases 
 where a man was awarded two. Where a man was decorated with a medal 
 and it was afterwards found that his deed merited a higher reward, it was 
 the custom of the board to immediately recall the first award and grant 
 the higher decoration. 
 
 The board of award for the valor medals was repeatedly called on to 
 exercise its prerogative in this respect in making awards of the Medal of 
 Honor. In fact a Distinguished Service Cross in most cases had been 
 previously granted to the man who it was later found was entitled to 
 greater recognition. When the Medal of Honor was awarded in conse- 
 quence, the Distinguished Service Cross was, of course, recalled, although 
 this action did not prevent the recipient from winning this decoration 
 again for a different deed. 
 
 The American military decorations rank with the highest in the world. 
 There is none greater, perhaps, than our Medal of Honor. Our Distin- 
 guished Service Cross takes its place with the celebrated Victoria Cross 
 of Great Britain which has been conceded to be the highest decoration 
 for valor in the world while our Distinguished Service Medal is the equal 
 of any foreign medal of its class. 
 
 Another feature which gives our decorations increased individuality is 
 their number. With three we have fewer than any other nation in the 
 world. While our government created two new medals in the war with 
 Germany, Great Britain established four and other nations were equally 
 as generous and ofttimes more so in showing their appreciation of their 
 war heroes. The new medals of Great Britain were the Distinguished 
 Service Cross for commissioned naval officers of junior grade; the Distin- 
 guished Service Medal for the rank and file in the Marines and the men 
 of chief petty-officer rank and less in the Navy; the Mihtary Cross, and 
 the Military Medal for non-commissioned officers and women. 
 
 The Military Medal is next to the Victoria Cross which takes precedence 
 over all other British decorations. The Cross was instituted by Royal 
 Warrant in January, 1856, and is truly the national order of Great Britain. 
 The earlier copies of the Cross were cast from cannon captured from the 
 Russians in the Crimea, and the late ones from guns taken from the 
 Germans. A man on whom the Victoria Cross has been bestowed is 
 accorded the privilege of placing the initials "V. C." after his name which 
 he will modestly tell the uninitiated mean "Very Careless." 
 
The very ideals and traditions on which the United States is founded 
 are reflected in our decorations. The Medal of Honor and the Distinguished 
 Service Cross can be won by a "buck" private or the highest officer. No 
 fine distinctions are drawn. The Distinguished Service Medal is obviously 
 a medal of a different class. It is primarily for civilians and officers whose 
 service to their country is less conspicuous but no less necessary. On the 
 other hand, foreign nations as a rule have provided different medals for 
 soldiers of one rank and those of another and neither is eligible to the other. 
 
 Next to our own decorations, Americans are probably more familiar 
 with those of France than of any other nation for thousands Americans 
 are today wearing the medals conferred upon them by our sturdy sister 
 Republic on whose soil they repelled the common foe. The renowned 
 French decoration is the Legion of Honor. The Legion of Honor was 
 suggested in the Estates-General in 1789 and inaugurated by Napoleon 
 at the Invalides in July, 1804, on the fifteenth anniversary of the fall of 
 the Bastile. It has five classes and is awarded for gallant and meritorious 
 conduct. Several high American officers were fortunate enough to win it 
 in the war with Germany. 
 
 La Medaille Militaire, the next in order of the French decorations, was 
 established by Prince Louis Napoleon in 1852. It is a valor medal and is 
 given to non-commissioned officers and marines. A unique feature of the 
 late war was that La Medaille Militaire was awarded to the commander-in- 
 chief of the French army but to no other commissioned officer. Marechal 
 Joffre received it. Thus the humblest poilu shared honors with his great 
 commander. 
 
 La Croix de Guerre is the French decoration with which we are most 
 familiar. France bestowed it on Americans with a lavish hand in the war. 
 It was inaugurated in April, 1915. The medal itself is of Florentine bronze. 
 It was awarded to all those who were cited by Order of the Day. If the 
 soldier's deed was considered of extraordinary merit his captain recom- 
 mended a citation for him from the Colonel of the regiment. Approving 
 the Colonel in turn requested a citation of his superior officers which if 
 granted gave to the soldier for the same act a bronze palm to be worn on 
 the ribbon of the Cross, When a soldier was cited by the Corps d'armee 
 he was awarded a gold star and by the Brigade or Regiment a bronze 
 star which also are worn on the ribbon. After a soldier had been awarded 
 five palms for separate acts of bravery he was given a silver palm, and 
 upon receiving a sixth citation he was entitled to wear a bronze palm under 
 the silver palm on the ribbon of the Cross. 
 
 La Medaille des Epidemes is another French medal commemorative of 
 the war with Germany. As its name implies it was awarded to the sanitary 
 personnel and it also was bestowed on surgeons and nurses for heroic 
 service in the care of the wounded. 
 
Italy has five great decorations. They are the Supreme Order of the 
 Annunziata which, incidentally, is not a mihtary order; the order of St. 
 Maurice and St. Lazare, the Military Order of the Savoy, the Order of 
 the Crown of Italy and the Mihtary Medal of Valor which corresponds 
 with the French Croix de Guerre. This last decoration was bestowed by 
 Italy on many Americans who fought with the Itahan armies against 
 Austria. 
 
 The national order of Italy is the Order of St. Maurice and St. Lazare 
 which was created in 1434. It has since been divided into five classes 
 resembling the French Legion of Honor in this respect. Officers who have 
 reached the rank of heutenant-general only are eligible to it. Victor 
 Emmanuel I. founded the Mihtary Order of the Savoy in 1815. It is 
 awarded to non-commissioned officers and enlisted men as well as officers. 
 The Order of the Crown was established in 1868 by Victor Emmanuel II. 
 in consecration of the annexation of Venetia. It is bestowed upon Italians 
 and foreigners who render a special service to the nation. 
 
 Before the German invasion, Belgium had seven decorations, an unusual 
 number considering her size. To this number she added the Belgian Cross 
 of War in 1915. This Cross is modelled after the French Croix de Guerre 
 in that it is merited only by a citation in army orders. The national order 
 of the nation is the Order of Leopold which was instituted in 1832 by 
 Leopold I. It is conferred only upon officers of high rank for very excep- 
 tional services. 
 
 Relatively, it has been only recently that Japan has adopted the use of 
 decorations. The national Japanese Order is the Order of the Rising Sun. 
 Eight classes comprise it: The first six are awarded to officers and the 
 last two to officers and enhsted men. The highest military medal of 
 Japan is the Gold Kite with which bravery in battle on land and sea is 
 rewarded. Recipients of this decoration also receive a pension. Other 
 Japanese decorations are the Red Cross Medal, the Order of the Sacred 
 Treasure and the Order of the Sacred Crown. 
 
 Before the war special acts of Congress were necessary to permit Amer- 
 ican officials and soldiers to accept foreign decorations as the Constitution 
 itself contains an inhibition against this practice reading: "No title of 
 nobility shall be granted by the United States, and no person holding any 
 office of profit or trust imder them shall, without the consent of Congress, 
 accept of any present, emolument, office or title of any kind whatever 
 from any king, prince or foreign state." It has been the custom of Con- 
 gress to comply strictly with the law and as a result most of the medals 
 bestowed upon Americans by foreign powers now repose in the vaults of 
 the State Department. This restriction, however, was set aside in the 
 war with Germany and permission was granted Americans to receive and 
 wear the decorations conferred upon them abroad. 
 
MEDAL OF HONOR 
 
 BY direction of the President, and in the name of Congress the following officers and men 
 of the United States Army have been awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for 
 the acts of gallantry after each man's name: 
 
 ADKINSON, JOSEPH B Sergeant 
 
 Company C, 119 Infantry. For conspicuous gal- 
 lantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of 
 duty in action with the enemy near Bellicourt, 
 France, September 29, 1918. When murderous 
 machine gun fire at a range of fifty yards had made 
 it impossible for his platoon to advance, and had 
 caused the platoon to take cover, Sergt. Adkinson 
 alone, with the greatest intrepidity, rushed across 
 the fifty yards of open ground directly into the face 
 of the hostile machine gun, kicked the gun from 
 the parapet into the enemy trench, and at the point 
 of the bayonet, captured the three men manning the 
 gun. The gallantry and quick decision of this 
 soldier enabled the platoon to resume its advance. 
 Home address, Mrs. A. G. Adkinson, mother, 
 Atoka, Tenn. 
 
 ALLEX, JAKE Corporal 
 
 Company H, 131 Infantry. For conspicuous 
 gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call 
 of duty in action with the enemy at Chipilly Ridge, 
 France, August 9, 1918. At a critical point in the 
 action, when all the officers with his platoon had 
 become casualties, Corp. Allex took command of the 
 platoon and led it forward until the advance was 
 stopped by the fire from a machine gun nest. He 
 then advanced alone for about thirty yards in the 
 face of intense fire and attacked the nest. With his 
 bayonet he killed five of the enemy, and when it was 
 broken used the butt end of his rifle, capturing fif- 
 teen prisoners. Home address, Anthone Allex, 
 brother, 4350 South Ashland Avenue, Chicago, 111. 
 
 ALLWORTH, EDWARD C, , . . Captain 
 60th Infantry. For conspicuous gallantry and 
 intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty in 
 action with the enemy at Clery-le-Petit, France, 
 November 5, 1918. While his company was cross- 
 ing the Meuse River and canal at a bridgehead 
 opposite Clery-le-Petit, the bridge over the canal 
 was destroyed by shell fire and Capt. Allworth's 
 command became separated, part of it being on the 
 east bank of the canal and the remainder on the 
 west bank. Seeing his advance units making slow 
 headway up the steep slope ahead, this officer 
 mounted the canal bank and called for his men to 
 follow. Plunging in, he swam across the canal under 
 fire from the enemy, followed by his men. Inspiring 
 his men by his example of gallantry, he led them up 
 the slope, joining his hard pressed platoons in front. 
 By his personal leadership he forced the enemy 
 back for more than a kilometer, overcoming ma- 
 chine gun nests and capturing a hundred prisoners, 
 whose number exceeded that of the men in his com- 
 mand. The exceptional courage and leadership 
 displayed by Capt. AUworth made possible the 
 re-establishment of a bridgehead over the canal and 
 the successful advance of other troops. Home ad- 
 dress, Mrs. A. A. Allworth, mother, Crawford, 
 Wash. 
 
 ANDERSON, JOHANNES S. . First Sergeant 
 Company B, 132nd Infantry. For conspicuous 
 gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call 
 of duty in action with the enemy at Consenvoye, 
 France, October 8, 1918. While his company was 
 being held up by intense artillery and machine gun 
 fire, Sergt. Anderson, without aid, voluntarily left 
 the company and worked his way to the rear of the 
 nest that was offering the most stubborn resistance. 
 His advance was made through an open area, and 
 under constant hostile fire, but the mission was 
 successfully accomplished and Sergt. Anderson not 
 only silenced the gun and captured it, but also 
 
 brought back with him 23 prisoners. Home ad- 
 dress, John Carlson, friend, 4854 West Ferdinand 
 Street, Chicago, 111. 
 
 BARGER, CHARLES D. . Private (First Class) 
 Company L, 354th Infantry. For conspicuous gal- 
 lantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of 
 duty in action with the enemy near Bois de Banthe- 
 ville, France, Oct. 31, 1918. Learning that two 
 daylight patrols had been caught out in No Man's 
 Land and were unable to return. Private Barger 
 and another stretcher-bearer, upon their own 
 initiative, made two trips five hundred yards be- 
 yond our lines, under constant machine gun fire and 
 rescued two wounded officers. Home address, 
 Henry S. McFaren, uncle, R. F. D. No. 1, Stotts 
 City, Mo. 
 
 BARKELEY, DAVID B Private 
 
 Deceased. Company A, 356th Infantry. For 
 conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and 
 beyond the call of duty in action with the enemy 
 near Pouilly, France, November 9, 1918. When 
 information was desired as to the enemy's position 
 on the opposite side of the river Meuse, Private 
 Barkeley, with another soldier, volunteered without 
 hesitation and swam the river to reconnoiter the 
 exact location. He succeeded in reaching the oppo- 
 site bank, despite the evident determination of the 
 enemy to prevent a crossing. Having obtained his 
 information, he again entered the water for his re- 
 turn, but before his goal was reached, he was seized 
 with cramps and drowned. Next of kin, Mrs. 
 Antonia Barkeley, 1121 East Quincy Street, San 
 Antonio, Tex. 
 
 BARKLEY, JOHN L. . . Private (First Class) 
 Company K, 4th Infantry. For conspicuous gal- 
 lantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of 
 duty in action with the enemy near Cunel, France, 
 October 7, 1918. Private Barkley, who was sta- 
 tioned in an observation post half a kilometer from 
 the German line, on his own initiative, repaired a 
 captured enemy machine gun and mounted it in a 
 disabled French Tank near his post. Shortly after- 
 ward, when the enemy launched a counter-attack 
 against our forces. Private Barkley got into the 
 tank, waited under the hostile barrage until the 
 enemy line was abreast of him and then opened fire, 
 cornpletely breaking up the counter-attack and 
 killing and wounding a large number of the enemy. 
 Five minutes later an enemy seventy-seven milli- 
 meter gun opened fire on the tank point blank. One 
 shell struck the driver wheel of the tank, but this 
 soldier nevertheless remained in the tank and after 
 the barrage ceased, broke up a second enemy 
 counter-attack, thereby enabling our forces to gain 
 and hold Hill 253. Home address, Mrs. Leona 
 Barkley, mother, Blairstown, Mo. 
 
 BART, FRANK Private 
 
 Company C, 9th Infantry. For conspicuous 
 gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call 
 of duty in action with the enemy near Medeah Farm, 
 France, October 3, 1918. Private Bart, being on 
 duty as a company runner, when the advance was 
 held up by machine gun fire, voluntarily picked up 
 an automatic rifle, ran out ahead of the line and 
 silenced a hostile machine gun nest, killing the 
 German gunners. The advance then continued 
 and, when it was again hindered shortly afterward 
 by another machine gun nest, this courageous 
 soldier repeated his bold exploit by putting the 
 second machine gun out of action. Home address. 
 
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 HEROES ALL 
 
 Michael Land, friend, 428 Plane Street, Newark, 
 N.J. 
 
 BLACKWELL, ROBERT L Private 
 
 Deceased. Company K, 119th Infantry. For 
 conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and 
 beyond the call of duty in action with the enemy 
 near Saint Souplet, France, October 11, 1918. 
 When his platoon was almost surrounded by the 
 enemy, and his platoon commander asked for vol- 
 unteers to carry a message calling for reinforce- 
 ments, Private Blackwell volunteered for this mis- 
 sion, well knowing the extreme danger connected 
 with it. In attempting to get thru the heavy shell 
 and machine gun fire this gallant soldier was killed. 
 Next of kin, James B. Blackwell, father. Hurdle 
 Mill, N. C. 
 
 CALL, DONALD M. . . Second Lieutenant 
 Tank Corps. For conspicuous gallantry and in- 
 trepidity above and beyond the call of duty in 
 action near Varennes, France, Sept. 26, 1918. 
 During an operation against enemy machine-gun 
 nests west of Varrenes, Lieut. Call (then a Corporal) 
 was in a tank with an officer, when half the turret 
 was knocked off by a direct artillery hit. Choked by 
 gas from the high-explosive shell he left the tank 
 and took cover in a shell hole 30 yards away. Seeing 
 that the officer did not follow, and thinking that he 
 might be alive, Lieut. Call returned to the tank 
 under intense machine-gun and shell fire and carried 
 the officer over a mile under machine-pun fire and 
 sniper fire to safety. Home address, Edward P. 
 Call, father, 32 Broadway, New York City. 
 
 CHILES, MARCELLUS H. . . , Captain 
 Deceased. 356 Infantry. For conspicuous gal- 
 lantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of 
 duty in action with enemy near LeChampy Bas, 
 France, Novernber 3, 1918. When his battalion, of 
 which he had just taken command, was halted by 
 machine-gun fire from the front and left flank, 
 Capt. Chiles picked up the rifle of a dead soldier, 
 and, calUng on his men to follow, led the advance 
 across a stream, waist deep, in the face of the 
 machine-gun fire. Upon reaching the opposite 
 bank, this gallant officer was seriously wounded in 
 the abdomen by a sniper, but before permitting 
 himself to be evacuated, he made complete arrange- 
 ment for turning over his command to the next 
 senior officer; and under the inspiration of his fear- 
 less leadership, his battalion reached its objective. 
 Capt. Chiles died shortly after reaching the hos- 
 pital. Next of kin, John Home Chiles, 2815 
 West 37th Avenue, Denver, Colo. 
 
 COLYER, WILBUR E Sergeant 
 
 Deceased. Company A, First Engineers. For 
 conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and 
 beyond the call of duty in action with the enemy 
 near yerdun, France, October 9, 1918. Volunteer- 
 ing with two other soldiers to locate machine-gun 
 nests, Sergt. Colyer advanced on the hostile posi- 
 tions to a point where he was half surrounded by 
 the nests, which were in ambush. He killed the 
 gunner of one gun with a captured German grenade 
 and then turned this gun on the other nests, silenc- 
 ing all of them before he returned to his platoon. 
 He was later killed in action. Next of kin, 
 William H. Colyer, father, 202 Helen Avenue, South 
 Ozone, Long Island, N. Y. 
 
 COSTIN, HENRY G Privato 
 
 Deceased. Company H, 115th Infantry. For 
 conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and 
 beyond the call of duty in action with the enemy 
 near Bois de Consenvoye, France, October 8, 1918. 
 When the advance of his platoon had been held up 
 by machine-gun fire and a request was made for an 
 automatic-rifle team to charge the nest. Private 
 Costin was the first to volunteer. Advancing with 
 
 his team, under terrific fire of enemy artillery, ma- 
 chine guns and trench mortars, he continued after 
 all his comrades had become casualties, and he him- 
 self had been seriously wounded. His act resulted 
 in the capture of about 100 prisoners and several 
 machine guns. He succumbed from the the effects 
 of his wounds shortly after the accomplishment of 
 his heroic deed. Next of kin, Mrs. Hython 
 Costin, wife, 615 Mason Avenue, Cape Charles, Va. 
 
 CUKELA, LOUIS .... First Lieutenant 
 Fifth Regiment, U. S. M. C. For conspicuous 
 gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call 
 of duty in action with the enemy near Villers- 
 Cotterets, France, July 18, 1918. When his com- 
 pany, advancing through a wood, met with strong 
 resistance from an enemy strong point, Lieut. 
 Cukela (then a sergeant) crawled out from the flank 
 and made his way toward the German lines in the 
 face of heavy fire, disregarding the warnings of his 
 comrades. He succeeded in getting behind the 
 enemy position and rushed a machine-gun emplace- 
 ment killing or driving off the crew with his bayonet. 
 With Gerrnan hand grenades he then bombed out 
 the remaining portion of the strong point, capturing 
 four men and two damaged machine guna. Home 
 address, MinneapoUs, Minn. 
 
 DILBOY. GEORGE Privato 
 
 Deceased. Company H, 103rd Infantry. For 
 gallantry and intrepidity in action above and be- 
 yond the call of duty near Belleau, France, July 18, 
 1918. After his platoon had gained its objective 
 along a railroad embankment. Private Dilboy, ac- 
 companying his platoon leader to reconnoiter the 
 ground beyond, was suddenly fired upon by an 
 enemy machine gun from 100 yards. From a stand- 
 ing position on the railroad track, fully exposed to 
 view, he opened fire at once, but, failing to silence 
 the gun, rushed forward with his bayonet fixed 
 through a wheat field toward the gun emplacement, 
 falling within 25 yards of the gun with his right leg 
 nearly severed above the knee and with several 
 bullet holes in his body. With courage undaunted 
 he continued to fire into the emplacement from a 
 prone position, killing two of the enemy and dis- 
 persing the rest of the crew. Next of kin, Antone 
 Dilboy, father, Massachusetts General Hospital, 
 Boston, Mass. 
 
 DOZIER, JAMES C. . . . First Lieutenant 
 Company G, 118th Infantry. For conspicuous 
 gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call 
 of duty in action with the enemy near Mont- 
 brehain, France, October 8, 1918. In command of 
 two platoons Lieut. Dozier was painfully wounded 
 in the shoulder early in the attack, but he continued 
 to lead his men, displaying the highest bravery and 
 skill. When his command was held up by heavy 
 machine-gun fire, he disposed his men in the best 
 cover available, and with a soldier continued for- 
 ward to attack a machine gun nest. Creeping up 
 to the position in the face of intense fire, he killed 
 the entire crew with hand grenades and his pistol 
 and a little later captured a number of Germans, 
 who had taken refuge in a dugout nearby. Home 
 address, John H. Dozier, father, 524 Annafrel Street, 
 Rockhill, S. C. 
 
 EGGARS, ALAN LOUIS .... Sergeant 
 Machine Gun Company, 107th Infantry. For 
 conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and 
 beyond the call of duty in action with the enemy 
 near La Catelet, France, September 29, 1918. Be- 
 coming separated from their platoon by a smoke 
 barrage, Sergt. Eggers, Sergt. John G Latham, and 
 Corp. Thos. E. O'Shea took cover in a shell hole well 
 within the enemy's lines. Upon hearing a call for 
 help from an American tank, which had become dis- 
 abled thirty yards from them, the three soldiers left 
 their shelter and started toward the tank, under 
 heavy fire from German machine guns and trench 
 
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 mortars. In crossing the fire-swept area, Corp. 
 O'Shea was mortally wounded, but his companions, 
 undeterred, proceeded to the tank, rescued a 
 wounded officer, and assisted two wounded soldiers 
 to cover in a sap of a nearby trench. Sergt. Eggers 
 and Sergt. Latham then returned to the tank in face 
 of the violent fire, dismounted a Hotchkiss gun and 
 took it back to where the wounded men were, keep- 
 ing off the enemy all day by effective use of the gun, 
 and later bringing it, with the wounded men, back 
 to our lines under cover of darkness. Home address, 
 John H. Eggers, father, 153 Summit Avenue, Sum- 
 mit. N. J. 
 
 ELLIS, MICHAEL B Sergeant 
 
 Company C, 28th Infantry. For conspicuous 
 gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call 
 of duty in action with the enemy near Exermont, 
 France, October 5, 1918. During the entire day's 
 engagement he operated far in advance of the first 
 wave of his company, voluntarily undertaking most 
 dangerous missions and single-handed attacking and 
 reducing machine-gun nests. Flanking one em- 
 placement, he killed two of the enemy with rifle 
 fire, and captured 17 others. Later, he single- 
 handed advanced under heavy fire and captured 27 
 persons, including two officers, and 6 machine guns, 
 which had been holding up the advance of the com- 
 pany. The captured officers indicated the loca- 
 tions of 4 other machine guns; he in turn captured 
 these, together with their crews, at all times show- 
 ing marked heroism and fearlessness. Home ad- 
 dress, John J. Ellis, father, 628 Collinsville Avenue, 
 East St. Louis. 111. 
 
 FORREST, ARTHUR J Sergeant 
 
 Company D, 354th Infantry. For conspicuous 
 gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the 
 call of duty in action with the enemy near Remon- 
 ville, France, November 1, 1918. When the ad- 
 vance of his company was stopped by bursts of fire 
 from a nest of six enemy machine guns, without 
 being discovered, he worked his way single-handed 
 to a point within fifty yards of the machine-gun 
 nest. Charging single-handed, he drove out the 
 enemy in disorder, thereby protecting the advance 
 platoon from annihilating fire, and permitting the 
 resumption of the advance of his company. Home 
 address, William Forrest, father. 112 South Maple 
 Street, Hannibal, Mo. 
 
 FOSTER, GAREY EVANS .... Sergeant 
 Company F, 118th Infantry. For conspicuous 
 gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call 
 of duty in action with the enemy near Mont- 
 brehain, France, October 8, 1918. When his com- 
 pany was held up by violent machine-gun fire from 
 a sunken road, Sergt. Foster with an officer went 
 forward to attack the hostile machine-gun nests. 
 The officer was wounded, but Sergt. Foster con- 
 tinued on alone in the face of heavy fire and by 
 effective use of hand grenades and his pistol, killed 
 several of the enemy and captured eighteen. Home 
 address, N. C. Foster, Inman, S. C. 
 
 FUNK. JESSE N Private 
 
 Company L, 354th Infantry. For conspicuous 
 gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call 
 of duty in action with the enemy near Bois de 
 Bartheville, France, October 31, 1918. Learning 
 that two daylight patrols had been caught out in 
 No Man's Land, and were unable to return. Private 
 Funk and another stretcher bearer, upon their own 
 initiative, made two trips five hundred yards be- 
 yond our lines, under constant machine-gun fire and 
 rescued two wounded officers. Home address, 
 Martin Funk, father, Calhan, Colo. 
 
 FURLONG, HAROLD A. . First Lieutenant 
 
 353rd Infantry. For conspicuous gallantry and 
 
 intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty in 
 
 action with the enemy near Bantheville, France, 
 November 1, 1918. Immediately after the opening 
 of the attack in the Bois de Bantheville, when his 
 company was held up by severe machine-gun fire 
 from the front, which killed his company commander 
 and several soldiers, Lieut. Furlong, moved out in 
 advance of the line with great courage and coolness, 
 crossing an open space several hundred yards wide. 
 Taking up a position behind the line of machine 
 guns, he closed in on them, one at a time, killing a 
 number of the enemy with his rifle, putting four 
 machine-gun ne-sts out of action and driving twenty 
 German prisoners into our lines. Home address, 
 Arthur D. Furlong, father, 2950 West Grand Boule- 
 vard, Detroit, Mich. 
 
 GAFFNEY. FRANK Private 
 
 Company G, 108th Infantry. For conspicuous 
 gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call 
 of duty in action with the enemy near Ronssoy, 
 France, September 29, 1918. Private Gaffney, an 
 automatic rifleman, pushing forward alone with his 
 gun, after all the other members of his squad had 
 been killed, discovered several Germans placing a 
 heavy machine gun in position. He killed the crew, 
 captured the gun, bombed several dugouts, and, 
 after killing four more of the enemy with his pistol, 
 held the position until reinforcements came up, 
 when eighty prisoners were captured. Home ad- 
 dress, Wilber Gaffney, father, Capel Street, Lock- 
 port, N. Y. 
 
 GREGORY, EARL D Sergeant 
 
 Headquarters Company, 116th Infantry. For 
 conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and 
 beyond the call of duty in action with the enemy 
 at Bois de Consenvove, north of Verdun, France. 
 October 8, 1918. With the remark, "I will get 
 them," Sergt. Gregory seized a rifle and a trench- 
 rnortar shell, which he used as a hand grenade, left 
 his detachment of the trench-mortar platoon, and 
 advancing ahead of the infantry, captured a ma- 
 chine gun and three of the enemy. Advancing still 
 farther from the machine-gun nest, he captured a 
 75 centimeter mountain howitzer and, entering a 
 dugout in the immediate vicinity, single-handed 
 captured 19 of the enemy. Home address, Mrs. 
 Pearl D. Gregory, mother. Chase City, Va. 
 
 GUMPERTZ, SYDNEY G. . First Sergeant 
 Company E, 132nd Infantry. For conspicuous 
 gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the 
 call of duty in action with the enemy in the Bois de 
 Forges, France, September 26, 1918. When the ad- 
 vancing line was held up by machine-gun fire, Sergt. 
 Gumpertz left the platoon of which he was in com- 
 mand and started with two other soldiers through 
 a heavy barrage toward the machine-gun nest. His 
 two companions soon became casualties from burst- 
 ing shells, but Sergt. Gumpertz continued on alone 
 in the face of direct fire from the machine gun, 
 jumped into the nest and silenced the gun, captur- 
 ing nine of the crew. Home address, Mrs. Ella 
 Gumpertz, wife, 701 West 178th Street, New York 
 City. 
 
 HALL, THOMAS LEE Sergeant 
 
 Deceased. Company G, 118th Infantry. For 
 conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and 
 beyond the call of duty in action with the enemy 
 Montbrehain, France, October 8, 1918. Ha\'ing 
 overcome two machine-gun nests under his skillful 
 leadership, Sergt. Hall's platoon was stopped eight 
 hundred yards from its final objective by machine 
 gun fire of particular intensity. Ordering his men 
 to take cover in a sunken road, Sergt. Hall advanced 
 alone on the enemy machine-gun post and killed 
 five members of the crew with his bayonet and 
 thereby made possible the further advance of the 
 line. While attacking another machine-gun nest 
 later in the day, this gallant soldier was mortally 
 
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 HEROES ALL 
 
 wounded. Next of kin, William L. Hall, father. 
 R. F. D., No. 4, Fort MUl, S. C. 
 
 HATLER, M. WALDO .... Sergeant 
 
 Company B, 356th Infantry. For conspicuous 
 gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call 
 of duty in action with the enemy near Pouilly, 
 France, November 8, 1918. When volunteers were 
 called for to secure information as to the enemy's 
 position on the opposite bank of the Meuse River, 
 Sergt. Hatler was the first to offer his services for 
 this dangerous mission. Swimming across the 
 river, he succeeded in reaching the German lines, 
 after another soldier, who had started with him, had 
 been seized with cramps and drowned in mid- 
 strearn. Alone, he carefully and courageously re- 
 connoitered the enemy's positions, which were held 
 in force, and again successfully swam the river, 
 bringing back information of great value. Home 
 address, Troy C. Hatler, father, General Delivery, 
 Neosho, Mo. 
 
 HAYS, GEORGE PRICE . . . Lieutenant 
 10th Field Artillery. For conspicuous gallantry 
 and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty 
 in action with the enemy near Greves Farm, France, 
 July 14-15, 1918. At the very outset of the unpre- 
 cedented artillery bombardment by the enemy of 
 July 14-15, his line of communication was destroyed 
 beyond repair. Despite the hazard attached to the 
 mission of runner, he immediately set out to estab- 
 lish contact with the neighboring post of command 
 and further established liaison with two French 
 batteries visiting their position so frequently that he 
 was mainly responsible for the accurate fire there- 
 from. While thus engaged, seven horses were shot 
 under him and he was severely wounded. His activ- 
 ity under most severe fire was an important factor 
 in checking the advance of the enemy. Home ad- 
 dress, George Hays, father, R. F. D. 4, Okarche, 
 Okla. 
 
 HERIOT, JAMES D Corporal 
 
 Deceased. Company I, 118th Infantry. For 
 conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and 
 beyond the call of duty in action with the enemy at 
 Vaux-Andigny, France, October 12, 1918. Corp. 
 Heriot with four other soldiers, organized a combat 
 group, and attacked an enemy machine-gun nest 
 which had been inflicting heavy casualties on his 
 company. In the advance two of his men were 
 killed, and because of the heavy fire from all sides, 
 the remaining two sought shelter. Unmindful of the 
 hazard attached to his mission, Corp. Heriot, with 
 fixed bayonet, alone charged the machine gun, 
 making his way through the fire for a distance of 
 thirty yards, and forcing the enemy to surrender. 
 During this exploit, he received several wounds in 
 the arm, and later in the same day, while charging 
 another nest, he was killed. Next of kin, Mrs 
 Carrie C. Heriot, mother, R. F. D. No. 1, Provi- 
 dence, S. C. 
 
 HILL. RALYN Corporal 
 
 Company H, 129th Infantry. For conspicuous 
 gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the 
 call of duty in action with the enemy near Danne- 
 voux, France, October 7, 1918. Seeing a French 
 airplane fall out of control on the enemy side of the 
 Meuse River with its pilot injured, Corp. Hill volun- 
 tarily dashed across the foot bridge to the side of the 
 wounded man and, taking him upon his back, 
 started back to the lines. During the entire exploit 
 he was subjected to murderous fire of enemy 
 machine guns and artillery, but he successfully ac- 
 complished his mission and brought his man to a 
 place of safety, a distance of several hundred yards. 
 Home address, Mrs. Edna Hill, mother, Oregon, 111. 
 
 HILTON, RICHMOND H. . . . Sergeant 
 
 Company M, 118th Infantry. For conspicuous 
 
 gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call 
 
 of duty in action with the enemy at Brancourt. 
 France, October 11, 1918. While Sergt. Hilton's 
 company was advancing through the village of 
 Brancourt it was held up by intense enfilading fire 
 from a machine gun. Discovering that this fire 
 came from a machine-gun nest at the edge of the 
 town, Sergt. Hi ton, accompanied by a few other 
 soldiers, but well in advance of them, pressed on 
 toward this position, firing with his rifle until his 
 ammumtion was exhausted and then with his pistol 
 killing SIX of the enemy and capturing ten. In the 
 course of this daring exploit, he received a wound 
 from a bursting shell which resulted in the loss of 
 Ills arm. Home address, J. C. HUton, father, West- 
 
 HOFFMAN, CHARLES F. , Gunnery Sergeant 
 49th Company, 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C For 
 conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and 
 beyond the call of duty in action with the enemy 
 near Chateau-Thierry, France, June 6, 1918 Im- 
 Epediately after his company had reached its objec- 
 tive on Hill 142 several hostile counterattacks were 
 launched against the line before the new position 
 had been consolidated. Sergt. Hoffman was at- 
 tempting to organize a position on the north slope 
 of the hill when he saw 12 of the enemy, armed with 
 five light machine guns, crawling toward his group. 
 Givmg the alarm, he rushed the hostile detachment, 
 bayoneted the two leaders, and forced the others to 
 flee, abandoning their guns. His quick action, 
 initiative and courage drove the enemy from a 
 position from which they could have swept the hill 
 with machine-gun fire and forced the withdrawal of 
 our troops. Home address, 20 Dresden Street. 
 Brooklyn, N. Y. 
 
 JOHNSTON. HAROLD I Sergeant 
 
 Company A, 365th Infantry. For conspicuous 
 gallantry and intrepedity above and beyond the call 
 of duty in action with the enemy near Pouilly, 
 France, November 9, 1918. When information was 
 desired as to the enemy's position on the opposite 
 side of the river Meuse, Sergt Johnston, with 
 another soldier, volunteered without hesitation, and 
 swam the river to reconnoiter the exact location of 
 the enemy. He succeeded in reaching the opposite 
 bank, despite the evident determination of the 
 enemy to prevent a ci ossing. Having obtained his 
 information, he again entered the water for his re- 
 turn. This was accomplished after a severe strug- 
 gle, which so exhausted him that he had to be as- 
 sisted from the water, after which he rendered his 
 report of the exploit. Home address, Mrs. Belle 
 Renshaw, mother, 1148 Speer Boulevard, Denver 
 Colo. 
 
 KARNES, JAMES E Sergeant 
 
 Company D, 117th Infantry. For conspicuous 
 gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call 
 of duty in action with the enemy near Estrees, 
 France,^ October 8, 1918. During an advance, Sergt. 
 Karnes' Company was held up by a machine gun, 
 which was enfilading the Une. Accompanied by 
 another soldier, he advanced against this position, 
 and succeeded in reducing the nest by kilUng three 
 and capturing seven of the enemy and their guns. 
 Home address, Mrs. Emily Karnes, mother, 2501 
 North Broadway Avenue, Knoxville, Tenn. 
 
 KATZ, PHILIP C Sergeant 
 
 Company C, 363d Infantry. For conspicuous 
 gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the 
 call of duty in action with the enemy near EcUsfon- 
 taine, France, September 26, 1918. After his com- 
 pany had withdrawn for a distance of two hundred 
 yards on a line with the units on its flanks, Sergt. 
 Katz learned that one of his comrades had been left 
 wounded in an exposed position at the point from 
 which the withdrawal had taken place. Voluntarily 
 crossing an area swept by heavy machine-gun fire, 
 he advanced to where the wounded soldier lay and 
 
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 carried him to a place of safety. Home address, 
 Mrs. Jennie Katz, mother, 71 Parker Avenue, San 
 Francisco, Cal. 
 
 KAUFMAN, BENJAMIN .... Sergeant 
 Company K, 308th Infantry. For conspicuous 
 gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call 
 of duty in action with the enemy in the Forest of 
 Argonne, France, October 4, 1918. Sergt. Kaufman 
 took out a patrol for the purpose of attacking an 
 enemy machine gun which had checked the advance 
 of his company. Before reaching the gun he became 
 separated from his patrol, and a machine-gun bullet 
 shattered his right arm. Without hesitation he ad- 
 vanced on the gun alone, throwing grenades with 
 his left hand and charging with an empty pistol, 
 taking one prisoner and scattering the crew, bring- 
 ing the gun and prisoner back to the first-aid sta- 
 tion. Home address, Mrs. Anna Kaufman, mother, 
 2113 Pitkin Avenue, Brooklyn, N. Y. 
 
 KELLY, JOHN J Private 
 
 78th Company, 6th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For 
 conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and 
 beyond the call of duty in action with the enemy at 
 Blanc Mont Ridge, France, October 3, 1918. Pri- 
 vate Kelly ran through our own barrage 100 yards in 
 advance of the front line and attacked an enemy 
 machine gun nest, killing the gunner with a grenade, 
 shooting another member of the crew with his pistol, 
 and returned through the barrage with 8 prisoners. 
 Home address, Mrs. B. L. Kelly, mother, 6149 
 Kimball Avenue, Chicago, 111. 
 
 KOCAK, MATEJ Sergeant 
 
 Deceased. Company C, 5th Regiment, U. S. M. 
 C. For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity 
 above and beyond the call of duty in action with 
 the enemy near Soissons, France, July 18, 1918. 
 When the advance of his battalion was checked by 
 a hidden machine-gun nest, he went forward alone, 
 unprotected by covering fire from his own men and 
 worked in between the German position in the face 
 of fire from an enemy covering detachment. Lo- 
 cating the machine-gun nest, he rushed it, and with 
 his bayonet drove off the crew. Shortly after this, 
 he organized 25 French colonial soldiers, who had 
 become separated from their command, and led 
 them in attacking another machine gun which was 
 also put out of action. 
 
 LATHAM, JOHN CRIDLAND . . Sergeant 
 Machine Gun Company, 107th Infantry. For 
 conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and 
 beyond the call of duty in action with the enemy 
 near LeCatelet, France, September 29, 1918. Be- 
 coming separated from their platoon by a smoke 
 barrage, Sergt. Latham, Sergt. Alan L. Eggers and 
 Corp. Thos. E. O'Shea, took cover in a shell hole 
 well within the enemy's lines. Upon hearing a call 
 for help from an American tank which had becone 
 disabled thirty yards from them, the three soldiers 
 left their shelter and started toward the tank under 
 heavy fire from German machine guns and trench 
 mortars. In crossing the fire-swept area, Corp. 
 O'Shea was mortally wounded, but his companions, 
 undeterred, proceeded to the tank, rescued a 
 wounded officer and assisted two wounded soldiers 
 to cover in the sap of a nearby trench. Sergt. 
 Latham and Sergt. Eggers then returned to the 
 tank in the face of the violent fire, dismounted a 
 Hotchkiss gun and took it back to where the 
 wounded men were, keeping off the enerny all day 
 by effective use of the gun, and later bringing it with 
 the wounded men, back to our lines, under cover of 
 darkness. Home address, Mrs. Mary Garrison, 
 aunt, Knotta View, Windomere, Westmoreland, 
 England. 
 
 LEMERT. MILO .... First Sergeant 
 
 Deceased. Company G, 119th Infantry. For 
 
 conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and 
 beyond the call of duty in action with the enemy 
 near Bellicourt, France, September 29, 1918. See- 
 ing that the left flank of his company was held up, 
 he located the enemy machine-gun ernplacement, 
 which had been causing heavy casualties. In the 
 face of heavy fire, he rushed it single-handed, killing 
 the entire crew with grenades. Continuing along 
 the enemy trench in advance of the company, he 
 reached another emplacement, which he also 
 charged, silencing the gun with grenades. A third 
 machine-gun emplacement opened upon him from 
 the left and with similar skill and bravery, he de- 
 stroyed this also. Later, in company with another 
 Sergeant, he attacked a fourth machine-gun nest, 
 being killed as he reached the parapet of the em- 
 placement. His courageous action, in destroying 
 in turn four enemy machine-gun nests, prevented 
 many casualties among his company, and very 
 materially aided in achieving the objective. Home 
 address, Mrs. Nellie V. Lemert, wife, Croasville, 
 Tenn. 
 
 LOMAN, BERGER Private 
 
 Company H, 132nd Infantry. For conspicuous 
 gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the 
 call of duty in action with the enemy near Consen- 
 voye, France, October 9, 1918. When his Company 
 had reached a point within one hundred yards of its 
 objective, to which it was advancing under terrific 
 machine-gun fire. Private Loman voluntarily and 
 unaided, made his way forward, after all others had 
 taken shelter from the direct fire of an enemy 
 machine gun. He crawled to a flank position of the 
 gun, and, after killing or capturing the entire crew, 
 turned the machine gun on the retreating enemy. 
 Home address, Mrs. Anna Loman, mother, 1838 
 North Spaulding Avenue, Chicago, 111. 
 
 LUKE, FRANK, JR. . . . Second Lieutenant 
 Deceased. 27th Aero Squadron, First Pursuit 
 Group. For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity 
 above and beyond the call of duty in action with the 
 enemy near Murvaux, France, September 29, 1918. 
 After having previously destroyed a number of 
 enemy aircraft within seventeen days, he volun- 
 tarily started on a patrol after German observa- 
 tion balloons. Though pursued by eight German 
 f)lanes which were protecting the enemy balloon 
 ine, he unhesitatingly attacked and shot down in 
 flames three German balloons, being himself under 
 heavy fire from ground batteries and the hostile 
 planes. Severely wounded, he descended to within 
 fifty meters of the ground, and flying at this low 
 altitude near the town of Murvaux, opened fire upon 
 enemy troops, killing six and wounding as many 
 more. Forced to make a landing, and surrounded 
 on all sides by the enemy, who called upon 
 him to surrender, he drew his automatic pistol 
 and defended himself gallantly until he fell dead 
 from a wound in the chest. Next of kin, Frank 
 Luke, father, 2200 West Monroe Street, Phoenix, 
 Ariz. 
 
 McMURTRY, GEORGE G Major 
 
 308th Infantry. For conspicuous gallantry and 
 intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty in 
 action against the enemy at Charlevaux, in the 
 Forest D'Argonne, France, October 2 to 8, 1918. 
 Capt. McMurtry commanded a battalion which 
 was cut off and surrounded by the enemy, and, 
 although wounded in the knee by shrapnel on Octo- 
 ber 4 and suffering great pain, he continued through- 
 out the entire period to encourage his officers and 
 men with a resistless optimism that contributed 
 largely toward preventing panic and disorder among 
 the troops who were, without food, cut off from 
 communication with our lines. On October 4 dur- 
 ing a heavy barrage, he personally directed and 
 supervised the moving of the wounded to shelter 
 before himself seeking shelter. On October 6, he 
 was again wounded in the shoulder by a German 
 
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 grenade, but continued personally to organize and 
 direct the defense against the German attack on the 
 position until the attack was defeated. He con- 
 continued to direct and command his troops, refus- 
 ing relief, and personally led his men out of the posi- 
 tion after assistance arrived, before permitting him- 
 self to be taken to the hospital on October 8th. 
 During this period, the successful defense of the 
 position was due largely to his efforts. Home ad- 
 dress, 812 Fifth Avenue, New York City. 
 
 MALLON, GEORGE H Captain 
 
 132nd Infantry. For conspicuous gallantry and 
 intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty in 
 action with the enemy in the Bois de Forge.se, 
 France, September 26, 1918. Becoming separated 
 from the balance of his company because of a fog, 
 Capt. Mallon, with nine soldiers, pushed forward 
 and attacked nine active hostile machine guns cap- 
 turing all of them without the loss of a man. Con- 
 tinuing on through the woods, he led his men in 
 attacking a battery of four 155 MM Howitzers 
 which were in action, rushing the position and cap- 
 turing the battery and its crew. In this encounter, 
 Capt. Mallon personally attacked one of the enemy 
 with his fists. Later, when the party came upon 
 two more machine guns, this officer sent men to the 
 flanks while he rushed forward directly in the face 
 of the fire and silenced the guns, being the first one 
 of the party to reach the nest. The exceptional 
 gallantry and determination displayed by Capt. 
 Mallon resulted in the capture of one hundred pris- 
 oners, eleven machine guns, four 155MM Howitzers 
 and one anti-aircraft gun. Home address, Mrs. 
 F. E. G. Mallon, wife, 1931 HaUock Street, Kansas 
 City, Kan. 
 
 MANNING, SIDNEY E Corporal 
 
 Company G, 167th Infantry. For conspicuous 
 gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the 
 call of duty with the enemy near Breuvannes, 
 France, July 28, 1918. When Corporal Manning's 
 platoon commander and platoon sergeant had both 
 become casualties soon after the beginning of an 
 assault on strongly fortified heights overlooking the 
 Ourcq River, Corp. Manning took command of his 
 platoon, which was near the center of the attacking 
 line. Though himself severely wounded, he led for- 
 ward the 35 men remaining in the platoon, and 
 finally succeeded in gaining a foothold on enemy 
 position, during which time he had received more 
 wounds and all but seven of his men had fallen. 
 Directing the consolidation of the position, he held 
 off a large body of the enemy only 50 yards away 
 by fire from his automatic rifle. He declined to 
 take cover until the fine had been entirely consoli- 
 dated with the line of the platoon on the flank, when 
 he dragged himself to shelter, suffering from nine 
 wounds in all parts of the body. Home address, 
 Mrs. Lizzie Manning, mother, Flomaton, Ala. 
 
 MESTROVITCH, JAMES I. , . . Sergeant 
 Deceased. Company C, 111th Infantry. For 
 conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and 
 beyond the call of duty in action with the enemy at 
 Fismetter, France, August 10, 1918. Seeing his 
 Company Commander lying wounded thirty yards 
 in front of the line, after his company had with- 
 drawn to a sheltered position behind a stone wall, 
 Serg. Mestrovitch voluntarily left cover and 
 crawled through heavy machine gun and shell fire 
 to where the oflficer lay. Sergt. Mestrovitch took 
 the officer upon his back and crawled back to a 
 place of safety, where he administered first aid 
 treatment, his exceptional heroism saving the 
 officer's life. Next of kin, Peter I. Mestrovitch, 
 brother, 1928 Tulare Street, Fresno, Cal. 
 
 MILES, L. WARDLAW .... Captain 
 
 308th Infantry. For conspicuous gallantry and 
 
 intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty in 
 
 action with the enemy near Reullon, France, Sep- 
 
 tember 14, 1918. Capt. Miles volunteered to lead 
 his company in hazardous attack on a commanding 
 trench position near the Aisne Canal, which other 
 troops had previously attempted to take without 
 success. His company immediately met with in- 
 tense machine-gun fire, against which it had no 
 artillery assistance but Capt. Miles proceeded the 
 first wave and as.sisted in cutting a passage through 
 the enemy's wire entanglements. In so doing he 
 was wounded five times by machine-gun bullets, 
 both legs and one arm being fractured, whereupon 
 he ordered himself placed on a stretcher and had 
 himself carried forward to the enemy trench in order 
 that he might encourage and direct his company, 
 which by this time had suffered numerous casualties. 
 Under the inspiration of this officer's indomitable 
 spirit his men held the hostile position and consoli- 
 dated the front line after an action lasting two 
 hours, at the conclusion of which Capt. Miles was 
 carried to the aid station against his will. Home 
 address, Mrs. L. Wardlaw Miles, Princeton, N. J. 
 
 MILLER, OSCAR F Major 
 
 Deceased. 361st Infantry. For conspicuous gal- 
 lantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of 
 duty in action with the enemy near Gesnes, France, 
 September 28, 1918. After two days of intense 
 physical and mental strain, during which Maj. 
 Miller had led his battalion in the front line of the 
 advance, through the forest of Argonne, the enemy 
 was met in a prepared position south of Gesnes. 
 Though almost exhausted, he energetically reorgan- 
 ized his battalion and ordered an attack. Upon 
 reaching open ground, the advancing line began to 
 waver in the face of machine-gun fire from the front 
 and flanks and direct artillery fire. Personally lead- 
 ing his command group forward between his front 
 line companies, Maj. Miller inspired his men by 
 personal courage and they again pressed on toward 
 the hostile position. As this officer led the renewed 
 attack, he was shot in the right leg, but he never- 
 theless staggered forward at the head of his com- 
 mand. Soon afterwards he was shot in the right 
 arm but he continued the charge, personally cheer- 
 ing his troops on through the heavy machine-gun 
 fire. Just before the objective was reached he re- 
 ceived a wound in the abdomen, which forced him 
 to the ground, but he continued to urge his men on, 
 telling them to push on to the next ridge and leave 
 him where he lay. He died from his wounds a few 
 days later. Next of kin, Mrs. Oscar F. Miller, 
 wife, 1727 West 51st Street, Los Angeles, Cal. 
 
 NEIBAUR, THOS. C Private 
 
 Company M, 167th Infantry. For conspicuous 
 gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call 
 of duty in action against the enemy near Landers 
 St. Georges, France, October 16, 1918. On the 
 afternoon of October 16, 1918, when the Cote de 
 Chatillon had just been gained after Isitter fighting, 
 and the summit of that strong bulwark in the 
 Krienhilde Stellung was being organized. Private 
 Neibaur was sent out on patrol with his automai.io 
 rifle squad to enfilade enemy machine-gun nests. As 
 he gained the ridge, he set up his automatic rifle and 
 was directly thereafter wounded in both legs by 
 fire from a hostile machine gun on his flank. The 
 advance wave of the enemy troops counter-attack- 
 ing had about gained the ridge, and although prac- 
 tically cut off and surrounded, the remainder of his 
 detachment being killed or wounded, this gallant 
 soldier kept his automatic rifle in operation to such 
 effect that by his own efforts and by fire from the 
 skirmish line of his company at least one hundred 
 yards in his rear, the attack was checked. The 
 enemy wave being halted and lying prone four of 
 the enemy attacked Private Neibaur at close 
 quarters. These he killed. He then moved alone 
 among the enemy lying on the ground about him, in 
 the midst of the fire from his own lines, and by cool- 
 ness and gallantry captured eleven prisoners at the 
 point of his pistol and, although painfully wounded, 
 
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 brought them back to our lines. The counter attack 
 in full force was arrested, to a large extent, by the 
 single efforts of this soldier whose heroic exploits 
 took place against the skyline in full view of his 
 entire battalion. Home address, James C. Neibaur, 
 father, Sugar City, Idaho. 
 
 O'SHEA, THOS. E Corporal 
 
 Deceased. Machine Gun Company, 107th Infan- 
 try. For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity 
 above and beyond the call of duty in action with 
 the enemy near Lecatelet, France, September 29, 
 1918. Becoming separated from their platoon by a 
 smoke barrage, Corp. O'Shea, with two other sol- 
 diers, took cover in a shell hole wall within the 
 enemy's lines. Upon hearing a call for help from 
 an American tank which had become disabled 
 thirty yards from them, the three soldiers left their 
 shelter and started toward the tank, under heavy 
 from from German machine guns and trench mor- 
 tars. In cros.sing the fire-swept area, Corp. O'Shea 
 was mortally wounded and died of his wounds 
 shortly afterward. Next of kin, Thomas E. 
 O'Shea, 587 Springfield Avenue, Summit, N. J. 
 
 PECK, ARCHIE A Private 
 
 Company A, 307th Infantry. For conspicuous 
 gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call 
 of duty in action with the enemy in the Argonne 
 Forest, France, October 6, 1918. While engaged 
 with two other soldiers on patrol duty, he and his 
 comrades were subjected to the direct fire of an 
 enemy machine gun, at which time both his com- 
 
 E anions were wounded. Returning to his company, 
 e obtained another soldier to accompany him, to 
 assist him in bringing in the wounded men. His 
 assistant was killed in the exploit, but Private Peck 
 continued on, twice returning, and safely bringing 
 in both men, being under terrific machine-gun fire 
 during the entire journey. Home address, J. A. 
 Peck, father, 445 Division Street, Hornell, N. Y. 
 
 PERKINS, MICHAEL J Private 
 
 Deceased. Company D, 101st Infantry. For 
 conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and 
 beyond the call of duty in action with the enemy at 
 Belieu Bois, France, October 27, 1918. He volun- 
 tarily and alone crawled to a German "pill-box" 
 machine-gun emplacement from which grenades 
 were being thrown at his platoon. Awaiting his 
 opportunity, when the door was again opened and 
 another grenade thrown, he threw a bomb inside, 
 bursting the door open; and then, drawing his 
 trench knife, rushed into the emplacement. In 
 a hand-to-hand struggle he killed or wounded sev- 
 eral of the occupants and captured about 25 pris- 
 oners, at the same time silencing seven machine 
 guns. Next of kin, Mrs. Abbie Perkins, mother, 
 247 E Street, South Boston, Mass. 
 
 PIKE, EMERY J. . . . Lieutenant-Colonel 
 Deceased. Division Machine Gun Officer, 82nd 
 Division. For conspicuous gallantry and intrepid- 
 ity above and beyond the call of duty in action with 
 the enemy near Vandieres, France, September 15, 
 1918. Having gone forward to reconnoiter new 
 machine-gun position, Colonel Pike offered his as- 
 sistance in re-organizing advance Infantry Units, 
 which had become disorganized, during a heavy 
 artillery shelling. Colonel Pike succeeded in locat- 
 ing only about twenty men, but with these he ad- 
 vanced and when later joined by several infantry 
 platoons, rendered inestimable service in estabUsh- 
 ing outposts, encouraging all by his cheerfulness, in 
 spite of the extreme danger of the situation. When 
 a shell had wounded one of the men in the outpost. 
 Colonel Pike immediately went to his aid and was 
 severely wounded himself when another shell burst 
 in the same place. While waiting to be brought to 
 the rear. Colonel Pike continued in command, still 
 retaining his jovaal manner of encouragement, di- 
 recting the re-organization until the position could 
 
 be held. The entire operation was carried on under 
 terrific bombardment and the example of courage 
 and devotion to duty, as set by Colonel Pike, estab- 
 lished the highest standard of morale and confidence 
 to all under his charge. The wounds he received 
 were the cause of his death. Next of kin, Martha 
 Agnes Pike, daughter, 1806 Tenth Street, Des 
 Moines, la. 
 
 POPE, THOMAS A Corporal 
 
 Company E, 131st Infantry. For conspicuous 
 gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call 
 of duty in action with the enemy at Hamel, France, 
 July 4, 1918. Corp. Pope's company was advancing 
 behind the tanks when it was halted by hostile 
 machine-gun fire. Going forward alone, he rushed a 
 machine-gun nest, killed several of the crew with his 
 bayonet, and, standing astride of his gun, held off 
 the others until reinforcements arrived and captured 
 them. Home address, J. J. Pope, brother, 6946 
 11th Avenue, Chicago, 111. 
 
 PRUITT, JOHN H Corporal 
 
 Deceased. 78th Company, 6th Regirnent, U. S. 
 M. C. For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity 
 above and beyond the call of duty in action with 
 the enemy at Blanc Mont Ridge, France. October 
 3, 1918. Corp. Pruitt, single-handed, attacked two 
 machine guns, capturing them and killing two of 
 the enemy. He then captured 40 prisoners in a dug- 
 out nearby. This gallant soldier was killed soon 
 afterward by shell fire while he was sniping at the 
 enemy. Next to kin, Mrs. Belle Pruitt, mother, 
 Phoenix, Ariz. 
 
 REGAN, PATRICK . . . Second Lieutenant 
 115th Infantry. For conspicuous gallantry and 
 intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty in 
 action with the enemy at the Bois De Consenvoye, 
 France, October 8, 1918. While leading his platoon 
 against a strong enemy machine-gun nest which 
 had held up the advance of two companies Lieut. 
 Regan divided his men into three groups, sending 
 one group to either flank, and he himself attacking 
 with an automatic rifle team from the front. Two 
 of the team were killed outright while Lieut. Regan 
 and the third man were seriously wounded, the 
 latter unable to advance. Although severely 
 wounded, Lieut. Regan dashed with empty pistol 
 into the machine-gun nest, capturing thirty Aus- 
 trian gunners and four machine guns. This gallant 
 deed permitted the companies to advance, avoiding 
 a terrific enemy fire. Despite his wounds, he con- 
 tinued to lead his platoon forward until ordered to 
 the rear by his commanding officer. Home address, 
 Francis Regan, brother, 2634 Gleason Avenue, Los 
 Angeles, Cal. 
 
 ROBB, GEORGE S. . . . First Lieutenant 
 369th Infantry. For conspicuous gallantry and 
 intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty in 
 action with the enemy near Sechault, France, Sep- 
 tember 29-30, 1918. While leading his platoon m 
 the assault on Sechault, Lieut. Robb was severely 
 wounded by machine gun fire, but rather than go to 
 the rear for proper treatment, he remained with his 
 platoon, until ordered to the dressing station by his 
 commanding officer. Returning within forty-five 
 minutes, he remained on duty throughout the entire 
 night, inspecting his lines and establishing outposts. 
 Early the next morning he was again wounded, once 
 again displaying his remarkable devotion to duty, 
 by remaining in command of his platoon. Later the 
 same day a bursting shell added two more wounds, 
 the same shell killing his commanding officer and 
 two officers of his company. He then assumed 
 command of the company and organized its position 
 in the trenches. Displaying wonderful courage and 
 tenacity at critical times, he was the only officer of 
 his battalion who advanced beyond the town and, 
 by clearing machine gun and sniping posts, con- 
 tributed largely to the aid of hia battalion in holding 
 
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 their objective. His example of bravery and forti- 
 tude, and his eagerness to continue with his mission 
 despite severe wounds set before the enhsted men of 
 his command a most wonderful standard of morale 
 and self-sacrifice. Home address, Mrs. Thomas 
 Robb, mother, 308 South 12th Street, Salina, Kan. 
 
 ROBERTS, HAROLD W. . . . Corporal 
 
 Deceased. Company A, 344th Battalion, Tank 
 Corps. For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity 
 above and beyond the call of duty in action with the 
 enemy in the Montrebeau Woods, France, October 
 4, 1918. Corp. Roberts, a tank driver, was moving 
 his tank into a clump of bushes to afford protection 
 to another tank which had become disabled. The 
 tank slid into a shell hole, ten feet deep, filled with 
 water, and was immediately submerged. Knowing 
 that only one of the two men in the tank could 
 escape, Corp. Roberts said to the gunner, "Well, 
 only one of us can get out and out you go," where- 
 upon he pushed his companion through the back 
 door of the tank and was himself drowned. Next 
 of kin, Mrs. Frederick Zeile, aunt, 1050 Green 
 Street, San Francisco, Calif. 
 
 SAMPLER, SAMUEL M Sergeant 
 
 Company H, 142nd Infantry. For conspicuous 
 gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call 
 of duty in action with the enemy near St. Etienne, 
 France, October 8, 1918. His company, having 
 suffered severe casualties during an advance under 
 machine-gun fire, was finally stopped. Sergt. 
 Sampler, then a Corporal, detected the position of 
 the enemy machine guns on an elevation. Armed 
 with German hand-grenades which he had picked 
 up, he left the line, and rushed forward in the face 
 of heavy fire, until he was near the hostile nest, 
 where he grenaded the position. His third grenade 
 landed among the enemy, killing two, silencing the 
 machine guns and causing the surrender of 28 Ger- 
 mans, whom he sent to the rear as prisoners. As a 
 result of his act the company was immediately en- 
 abled to resume the advance. Home address, L. S. 
 L. S. Sampler, father, Mangum, Okla. 
 
 SANDLIN, WILLIE Sergeant 
 
 Company A, 132nd Infantry. For conspicuous 
 gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call 
 of duty with the enemy at Bois de Forges, France, 
 September 26, 1918. Sergt. Sandlin showed con- 
 spicuous gallantry in action at Bois de Forges, 
 France, on September 26, by advancing alone di- 
 rectly on a machine-gun nest which was holding up 
 the line with its fire. He killed the crew with a 
 grenade and enabled the line to advance. Later in 
 the day, Sergt. Sandhn attacked alone and put out 
 of action two other machine-gun nests, setting a 
 splendid example of bravery and coolness to his 
 men. Home address, John Sandlin, brother, Hyden, 
 Ky. 
 
 SAWELSON, WILLIAM .... Sergeant 
 Deceased. Company M, 312th Infantry. For 
 conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and 
 beyond the call of duty in action with the enemy at 
 Grandpre, France, October 26, 1918. Hearing a 
 wounded man in a shell hole some distance away 
 calling for water, Sergt. Sawelson, upon his own 
 initiative left shelter and crawled through heavy 
 machine-gun fire to where the man lay, giving him 
 what water he had in his canteen. He then went 
 back to his own shell hole, obtained more water and 
 was returning to the wounded man, when he was 
 killed by a machine-gun bullet. Next of kin, 
 Jacob Sawelson, 315 North 5th Street, Harrison, 
 N.J. 
 
 SEIBERT, LLOYD M Sergeant 
 
 Company F, 364th Infantry. For conspicuous 
 gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call 
 of duty in action with the enemy near Epinonville, 
 
 France, September 26, 1918. Suffering from illness, 
 Sergt. Seibert remained with his platoon and led his 
 men with the highest courage and leadership under 
 heavy shell and machine-gun fire. With two other 
 soldiers, Sergt. Seibert charged a machine gun em- 
 placement in advance of his Company, he himself 
 killing one of the enemy with a shot gun and cap- 
 turing two others. In this encounter, he was 
 wounded, but he, nevertheless, continued in action 
 and when a withdrawal was ordered, he returned 
 with the last unit, assisting a wounded comrade. 
 Later in the evening he volunteered and carried in 
 wounded until he fainted from exhaustion. Home 
 address, George Seibert, father, R. F. D. No. 1, 
 Salinas, Cal. 
 
 SKINKER, ALEXANDER R. . , . Captain 
 Deceased. 138th Infantry. For conspicuous gal- 
 lantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of 
 duty in action with the enemy at Cheppy, France, 
 Sept. 26, 1918. Unwilling to sacrifice his men when 
 his company was held up by terrific machine-gun 
 fire from iron "pill boxes" in the Hindenburg line, 
 Capt. Skinker personally led an automatic rifleman 
 and a carrier in an attack on the machine guns. The 
 carrier was killed instantly, but Capt. Skinker 
 seized the ammunition and continued through an 
 opening in the barbed wire, feeding the automatic 
 rifle until he, too, was killed. Next of kin, 6464 
 Elenwood Avenue, St. Louis, Mo. 
 
 SLACK, CLAYTON K Private 
 
 Company D, 124th Machine Battalion. For con- 
 spicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and be- 
 yond the call of duty in action with the enemy near 
 Consenvoye, France, October 8, 1918. Observing 
 German soldiers under cover fifty yards away on 
 the left flank. Private Slack upon his own initiative 
 rushed them with his rifle and single-handed, cap- 
 tured ten prisoners and two heavy type machine 
 guns, thus saving his company and neighboring 
 organizations from heavy casualties. Home ad- 
 dress, Mrs. Jennie Mae Slack, mother, Lampaon, 
 Wis. 
 
 SMITH, FRED E. . . . Lieutenant-Colonel 
 Deceased. 308th Infantry. For conspicuous 
 gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call 
 of duty in action with the enemy near Binarville, 
 France, September 28, 1918. When communication 
 from the forward regimental post of command to 
 the battalion leading the advance had been 
 interrupted temporarily by the infiltration of 
 small parties of the enemy armed with machine 
 guns. Col. Smith personally led a party of 
 two other officers and ten soldiers and went 
 forward to re-establish runner posts and carry am- 
 munition to the front line. The guide became con- 
 fused and the party strayed to the left flank beyond 
 the outpost of supporting troops, suddenly coming 
 under fire from a group of enemy machine guns 50 
 yards away. Shouting to the other members of his 
 party to take cover, this officer, in disregard of his 
 own danger, drew his pistol and opened fire on the 
 German gun crew. About this time he fell, severely 
 wounded in the side, but, regaining his footing, he 
 continued to fire on the enemy until most of the 
 men in his party were out of danger. Refusing 
 first-aid treatment, he then made his way in plain 
 view of the enemy to a hand-grenade dump and re- 
 turned under continued heavy machine-gun fire for 
 the purpose of making another attack on the enemy 
 emplacements. As he was attempting to ascertain 
 the exact location of the nearest nest he again fell, 
 mortally wounded. Next of kin, Mrs. Clara Rip- 
 ley Smith, wife, 3015 Fourteenth Street, Washing- 
 ton, D. C. 
 
 TALLEY, EDWARD R Sergeant 
 
 Company L, 117th Infantry. For conspicuous 
 gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call 
 of duty in action with the enemy near Poncheaux, 
 
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 France, October 7, 1918. Undeterred by seeing 
 several comrades killed in attempting to put a hos- 
 tile machine-gun neat out of action, Sergt. Talley 
 attacked the position single-handed. Armed only 
 with a rifle, he rushed the nest in the face of intense 
 enemy fire, killed or wounded at least six of the 
 crew, and silenced the gun. When the enemy at- 
 tempted to bring forward another gun and ammuni- 
 tion, Sergt. Talley drove them back by effective fire 
 from his rifie. Home address, Mrs. Ellen Talley, 
 mother, R. F. D. No. 1, Russellville, Tenn. 
 
 TURNER, HAROLD L Corporal 
 
 Company F, 142nd Infantry. For conspicuous 
 gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call 
 of duty in action with the enemy near St. Etienne, 
 France, October 8, 1918. After his platoon had 
 started the attack, Corp. Turner assisted in organ- 
 izing a platoon, consisting of the Battalion Scouts, 
 runners, and a detachment of Signal Corps. As 
 second in command of this platoon, he fearlessly led 
 them forward through heavy enemy fire, contin- 
 ually encour.aging the men. Later he encountered 
 deadly machine-gun fire, which reduced the strength 
 of his command to but four men, and these were 
 obliged to take shelter. The enemy machine-gun 
 emplacement, twenty-five yards distant, kept up a 
 continual fire from four machine guns. After the 
 fire had shifted momentarily, Corp. Turner rushed 
 forward with fixed bayonet and charged the posi- 
 tion alone, capturing the strong point, with a com- 
 plement of fifty Germans and four machine guns. 
 His remarkable display of courage and fearlessness 
 was instrumental in destroying the strong point, the 
 fire from which had blocked the advance of hia 
 company. Home address, C. F. Turner, father, 
 Seminole, Okla. 
 
 TURNER, WILLIAM B. . . First Lieutenant 
 Deceased. 105th Infantry. For conspicuous 
 gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call 
 of duty in action with the enemy near Ronnsoy, 
 France, September 27, 1918. Lieut. Turner led a 
 small group of men to the attack, under terrific 
 artillery and machine-gun fire, after they had be- 
 come separated from the rest of the company in the 
 darkness. Single-handed, he rushed an enemy 
 machine gun, which had suddenly opened fire on 
 his group, and killed the crew with his pistol. He 
 then pressed forward to another machine-gun post 
 twenty-five yards away and had killed one gunner 
 himself by the time the remainder of the detachment 
 arrived and put the gun out of action. With the 
 utmost bravery he continued to lead his men over 
 three lines of hostile trenches, cleaning up each one 
 as they advanced, regardless of the fact that he had 
 been wounded three times, and killed several of the 
 enemy in hand-to-hand encounters. After his pistol 
 ammunition was exhausted, this gallant officer 
 seized the rifle of a dead soldier, bayonetted several 
 members of a machine-gun crew, and shot the 
 others. Upon reaching the fourth line trench, which 
 was his objective, Lieut. Turner captured it with the 
 nine men remaining in his group, and resisted a hos- 
 tile counter attack until he was finally surrounded 
 by the enemy and killed. Next of kin, Mrs. 
 William Turner, mother, 25 Hinckley Street, Dor- 
 chester, Mass. 
 
 VAN lERSAL. LOUIS Sergeant 
 
 Company M, 9th Infantry. For conspicuous gal- 
 lantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of 
 duty in action with the enemy at Mouzon, France, 
 November 9, 1918. While a member of the recon- 
 naissance patrol sent out at night to ascertain the 
 condition of a damaged bridge, Sergt. Van lersal 
 volunteered to lead a party across the bridge in the 
 face of heavy machine-gun and rifle fire from a 
 range of only 75 yards. Crawling over the debris 
 of the ruined bridge, he came upon a trap, which 
 gave away and precipitated him into the water. In 
 spite of the swift current he succeeded in swimming 
 
 across the stream and found a lodging place among 
 the timbers on the opposite bank. Disregarding the 
 enemy fire, he made a careful investigation of the 
 hostile position by which the bridge was defended 
 and then returned to the other bank of the river re- 
 porting this valuable information to the battalion 
 commander. Home address, Mrs. Maria Van Rooey, 
 mother, Dussan, Holland. 
 
 VILLEPIGUE. JOHN C Corporal 
 
 Company M, 118th Infantry. For conspicuous 
 gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call 
 of duty in action with the enemy at Vaux-Andigny, 
 France, October 15, 1918. Having been sent out 
 with two other soldiers to scout through the 
 village of Vaux-Andigny, he met with strong 
 resistance from enemy machine-gun fire, which 
 killed one of his men, and wounded the other. 
 Continuing his advance without aid, five hundred 
 yards in advance of his platoon, and in the 
 face of machine-gun and artillery fire, he encoun- 
 tered four of the enemy in a dugout, whom he at- 
 tacked and killed with a hand grenade. Crawling 
 forward to a point one hundred fifty yards in ad- 
 vance of his first encounter, he rushed a machine- 
 gun nest, killing four and capturing six of the enemy, 
 and taking two light machine guns. After being 
 joined by his platoon, he was severely wounded in 
 the arm. Home address, Mrs. P. T. Villepigue, 
 mother, 1517 Lyttleton St., Camden, S. C. 
 
 WAALKER, REIDAR Sergeant 
 
 Company A, 105th Machine Gun Battalion. For 
 conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and 
 beyond the call of duty in action with the enemy 
 near Ronssoy, France, September 27, 1918. In the 
 face of heavy artillery and machine-gun fire, he 
 crawled forward to a burning British tank, in which 
 some of the crew were imprisoned, and succeeded in 
 rescuing two men. Although the tank was then 
 burning fiercely and contained ammunition which 
 was likely to explode at any time, this soldier imme- 
 diately returned to the tank, and entering it, rnade 
 a search for the other occupants, remaining until he 
 satisfied that there were no more living men in the 
 tank. Home address, Thorlief Waalker, Noretrand, 
 Norway. 
 
 WARD. CALVIN JOHN .... Private 
 Company D, 117th Infantry. For conspicuous 
 gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the 
 call of duty in action with the enemy near Estrees, 
 France, October 8, 1918. During an advance, Pri- 
 vate Ward's company was held up by a machine 
 gun, which was enfilading the line. Accompanied 
 by a non-commissioned officer, he advanced against 
 this post, and succeeded in reducing the nest by 
 killing three and capturing seven of the enemy and 
 their guns. Home address, Mrs. Laura Ward, 
 mother, 749 First North Street, Morristown, Tenn. 
 
 WEST, CHESTER H. . . . First Sergeant 
 Company D, 363rd Infantry. For conspicuous 
 gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call 
 of duty in action near Bois de Cheppy, France, Sep- 
 tember 26, 1918. While making his way through 
 a thick fog with his automatic rifle section, his ad- 
 vance was halted by direct and unusual machine- 
 gun fire from two guns. Without aid, he at once 
 dashed through the fire and attacking the nest, 
 killed two of the gunners, one of whom was an offi- 
 cer. This prompt and decisive hand-to-hand en- 
 counter on his part enabled his company to advance 
 farther without the loss of a man. Home address, 
 Mrs. Mary H. Thornton, mother, Idaho Falls, 
 Idaho. 
 
 WHITTLESEY, CHARLES W. . . . Major 
 Now Lieut. Col., 30Sth Infantry. For conspicu- 
 ous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the 
 call of duty in action with the enemy northeast of 
 
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 Binarville, in the Forest D'Argonne, France, Octo- 
 ber 2-7, 1918. Although cut off for five days from 
 the remainder of his division. Major Whittlesey 
 maintained his position which he had reached under 
 orders received for an advance, and held his com- 
 mand consisting originally of 463 officers and men, 
 of the 308th Infantry and of Company K of the 
 307th Infantry, together, in the face of superior 
 numbers of the enemy during the five days. Major 
 Whittlesey and his command were thus cut off and 
 no rations or other supplies reached him in spite of 
 determined efforts which were made by his division. 
 On the fourth day Major Whittlesey received from 
 the enemy a written proposition to surrender, which 
 he treated with contempt, although he was at that 
 time out of rations and had suffered a loss of about 
 fifty per cent of killed and wounded of his command 
 and was surrounded by the enemy. Home address, 
 Frank R. Whittlesey, father, 38 Pomeroy Avenue, 
 Pittsfield, Mass. 
 
 WICKERSHAM, J. HUNTER . 2nd Lieutenant 
 Deceased. 353rd Infantry. For conspicuous 
 gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call 
 of duty in action with the enemy near Limey, 
 France, September 12, 1918. Advancing with his 
 platoon during the St. Mihiel offensive, Lieut. 
 Wickersham was severely wounded in four places 
 by the bursting of a high explosive shell. Before re- 
 ceiving any aid for himself he dressed the wounds of 
 his orderly, who was wounded at the same time. 
 He then ordered and accompanied the further ad- 
 vance of his'platoon, although weakened by the loss 
 of blood. His right hand and arm being disabled by 
 wounds, he continued to fire his revolver with his 
 left hand until exhausted by loss of blood. He fell 
 and died from his wounds before aid could be ad- 
 ministered. Next of kin, Mrs. W. E. Damon, 
 mother, 3416 Colfax Boulevard, Denver, Colo. 
 
 WOLD. NELS Private 
 
 Deceased. Company I, 138th Infantry. For 
 conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and 
 beyond the call of duty in action with the enemy 
 near Cheppy, France, September 26, 1918. Private 
 Wold rendered most gallant service in aiding the 
 advance of his company, which had been held up 
 by machine-gun nests, advancing with one other 
 soldier and silencing the guns, bringing with him, 
 upon his return, eleven prisoners. Later the same 
 day he jumped from a trench and rescued a comrade 
 who was to be shot by a German officer, killing the 
 officer during the exploit. His actions were entirely 
 voluntarily and it was while attempting to rush a 
 fifth machine-gun nest that he was killed. The ad- 
 vance of his company was mainly due to his great 
 
 courage and devotion to duty. Next of kin, Mrs. 
 T. E. Wold, mother, Mcintosh, Minn. 
 
 WOODFILL, SAMUEL . . . Lieutenant 
 
 60th Infantry. For conspicuous gallantry and 
 intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty in 
 action with the enemy at Cunel, France, October 
 12, 1918. While Lieut. Woodfill was leading his 
 company against the enemy, his line came under 
 heavy machine-gun fire, which threatened to hold 
 up the advance. Followed by two soldiers at 
 twenty-five yards, this officer went out ahead of his 
 first line toward a machine-gun nest and worked his 
 way around its flank, leaving the two soldiers in 
 front. When he got within ten yards of the gun it 
 ceased firing and four of the enemy appeared, three 
 of whom were shot by Lieut. Woodfill. The fourth, 
 an officer, rushed at Lieut. Woodfill, who attempted 
 to club the officer with his rifle. After a hand-to- 
 hand struggle, Lieut. Woodfill killed the officer with 
 his pistol. His company thereupon continued to 
 advance until shortly afterward another machine- 
 gun nest was encountered. Calling on his men to 
 follow, Lieut. Woodfill rushed ahead of his line -in 
 the face of heavy fire from the nest, and, when sev- 
 eral of the enemy appeared above the nest, he shot 
 them, capturing three other members of the crew 
 and silencing the gun. A few minutes later this 
 officer for the third time demonstrated conspicuous 
 daring by charging another machine gun position, 
 kilUng five men in one machine-gun pit with his 
 rifle. He then drew his revolver and started to 
 jump into the pit when two other gunners only a few ■ 
 yards away turned their gun on him. Failing to 
 kill them with his revolver, he grabbed a pick lying 
 nearby and killed both of them. Inspired by the 
 exceptional courage displayed by this officer, his 
 men pressed on to their objective under severe shell 
 and machine-gun fire. Home address, Mrs. Blossom 
 Woodfill, 167 Alexandria Pike, Fort Thomas, Ky. 
 
 YORK, ALVIN C Corporal 
 
 Company G, 328th Infantry. For conspicuous 
 gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the 
 call of duty in action with the enemy near Chatel- 
 Chehery, France, October 8, 1918. After his 
 platoon had suffered heavy casualties and three 
 other non-commissioned officers had become casual- 
 ties, Corp. York assumed command. Fearlessly 
 leading seven men, he charged, with great daring, a 
 machine-gun nest which was pouring deadly and 
 incessant fire upon his platoon. In this heroic feat, 
 the machine-gun nest was taken together with four 
 enemy officers 128 men and several guns. Home 
 address, Mrs. Mary Brooks York, mother, PaJl 
 Mall, Tenn. 
 
THE DISTINGUISHED SERVICE CROSS 
 
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE CROSS 
 
 BY direction of the President, and with the approval of Congress, The Distinguished 
 Service Cross was awarded by the commanding general of the American Expeditionary 
 Forces to the following officers and enlisted men of the American Expeditionary Forces for 
 the acts of gallantry appearing after each man's name: 
 
 AAMODT, MORRIS Sergeant 
 
 Company K, 148th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Heurne, Belgium, November 
 3, 1918. Sergt. Aamodt advanced alone thr9Ugh 
 violent artillery fire to reconnoiter the new position 
 to be occupied by his company beyond the L'Escaut 
 River. He made the reconnaissance and returned 
 with valuable information for his company com- 
 mander, but was wounded while advancing to the 
 new position with his company. Next of kin, Mrs. 
 Hanna Aamodt, mother, Deer Park, Wis. 
 
 AAMOT, ARTHUR Sergeant 
 
 Company D, 126th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Juvigny, France, August 29, 
 1918. Sergt. Aamot had sought cover in a shell 
 hole, after a difficult advance in the face of heavy 
 machine-gun fire, when he observed distress signals 
 from a tank nearby, on which concentrated artillery 
 and machine-gun fire was being directed by the 
 enemy. Leaving his shelter, Sergt. Aamot pro- 
 ceeded through the fire to the tank, where he found 
 a wounded man, whom he courageously carried to 
 safety. Home address, G. T. Aamot, father, Saco, 
 Mont. 
 
 AARONSON, JULIUS Private 
 
 Company G, 109th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Apremont, France, October 
 7, 1918. When his company was suddenly fired 
 upon by enemy machine guns during an advance 
 and forced to seek shelter Pvt. Aaronson remained 
 in the open under a continuous shower of machine- 
 gun bullets, caring for eight wounded men, dressing 
 their wounds and securing their evacuation. For 
 the following act of extraordinary heroism in action 
 near Apremont, France, on the same date, Pvt. 
 Aaronson is awarded one bar to be worn with the 
 distinguished-service cross: Having become sep- 
 arated from his company and wounded by a bullet 
 which pierced his helmet, Pvt. Aaronson advanced 
 alone on a machine-gun nest across an open field in 
 broad daylight, killed the gunner and captured two 
 of the crew, whom he pressed into the service of 
 carrying wounded. Home address, Tillie Aaronson, 
 Bister, 71 First Street, New York City, N. Y. 
 
 ABBOTT, GEORGE C Sergeant 
 
 Company A, 357th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Fey-en-Haye, France, Sep- 
 tember 12, 1918. He saved the life of a soldier who 
 was directly under the fire of an enemy machine gun 
 by rushing the gun, killing the gunner, and captur- 
 ing the gun. His gallant conduct inspired the men 
 of his platoon to continue the advance. Home ad- 
 dress, Mrs. Carrie Abbott, 613 E. Commanche St., 
 Norman, Okla. 
 
 ABBOTT, ROBERT L Corporal 
 
 3d Supply Train. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action at Chateau-Thierry, France, May 31 to June 
 4, 1918. Wounded in the hand by a bursting shell, 
 he voluntarily drove a motorcycle, carrying mes- 
 sages and information to and from French and other 
 headquarters. He was without sleep for 36 hours 
 and constantly passed through hostile machine-gun 
 and ihell fire. Home address, Mrs. Ella Stinnett, 
 mot.ier, R. F. D. 3, Denison, Tex. 
 
 ABELE, HERBERT A. . First Lieutenant 
 
 324th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Ville-en-Woevre, France, November 9, 
 1918. Lieut. Abele voluntarily went through an 
 intense machine-gun barrage at great personal risk 
 in order to rescue a wounded soldier. Home ad- 
 
 dress, Charles Abele, 624 Mississippi Avenue, Mem- 
 phis, Tenn. 
 
 ABERNATHY, CHARLES V. Second Lieutenant 
 Sixth Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Thiaucourt, France, September 14, 
 1918. Commanding the regimental pioneer 
 platoon, Lieut. Abernathy led it and the Stokes 
 Mortar Platoon as Infantry, and overcame a 
 machine-gun nest, capturing several machine guns 
 and disposing of the crew. He continued to ad- 
 vance under heavy shell and machine-gun fire, until 
 he fell wounded in the head, hip and leg. Home ad- 
 dress, Mrs. Charles V. Abernathy, wife, 705 Divi- 
 sion Street, Key West, Fla. 
 
 ABERNATHY, THOMAS J. . Second Lieutenant 
 147th Aero Squadron, Air Service. For extraor- 
 dinary heroism in action near Vourbin, France, July 
 15, 1918. Lieut. Abernathy, while on patrol duty, 
 attacked an enemy plane at close range, firing 100 
 rounds at a distance of from 50 to 200 yards. He 
 followed the German ship down and saw it fall out 
 of control, and as he turned he found five enemy 
 planes diving at him. Without hesitation he took 
 the offensive and fired 200 rounds into enemy ships 
 at not more than 15 to 20 yards. He observed 
 tracer bullets entering the bodies of the enemy air- 
 craft, but owing to the violence of the combat he did 
 not have time to observe whether any of his force 
 were shot down. Fighting vigorously, he succeeded 
 in dispersing the enemy ships and making a safe 
 landing within his own lines, although his own en- 
 gine and plane was almost shot to pieces. Home 
 address, Mrs. J. S. Abernathy, West Pembroke, Me. 
 
 ABRAMS, ROLAND W Private 
 
 Company K, 313th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Crepion, France, November 
 3, 1918. While carrying a message from battalion 
 to regimental headquarters, Pvt. Abrams was seri- 
 ously injured in the lungs and eyes by concentrated 
 mustard gas, but he continued on his mission and re- 
 ported back to battalion headquarters before seeking 
 medical attention. Home address, Mrs. Helen 
 Lillian Abrams, wife, 3405 Mondowmin Avenue, 
 Baltimore, Md. 
 
 ABRUM, WILLIAM Corporal 
 
 Company H, 38th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Mezy, France, July 15, 1918. 
 Corp. Abrum remained at his post, bombing in- 
 coming German boats with hand grenades, although 
 wounded during the battle. Home address, Mrs. 
 Mable Schofield, sister, 308 Orange Street, Newark, 
 N.J. 
 
 ACHENBACK, MAX Private 
 
 Deceased. Company A, 2d Machine Gun Bat- 
 talion. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
 F16ville, France, October 5, 1918. When his gun 
 squad had received orders to withdraw to a better 
 position, because of the intense fire to which they 
 were subjected, the retreat was delayed because the 
 gunner had been wounded. Pvt. Achenback rushed 
 to the gun and endeavored to remove it, but while 
 thus engaged he received severe wounds in the arms, 
 legs, and stomach which shortly after caused his 
 death. Next of kin. Miss Emile Achenback, sister, 
 171 Vane Street, Revere, Mass. 
 
 ACHESON, WILLIAM CHALMERS . . 
 
 Second Lieutenant 
 
 Deceased. 320th Machine-Gun Battalion. For 
 
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 extraordinary heroism in action near St. Juyin, 
 France, October 14, 1918. Seeing a flank position 
 exposed by the non-arrival of an infantry regiment, 
 Lieut. Acheson promptly moved his four guns to the 
 position and held off a strong attack by the enemy. 
 During the action 30 prisoners were taken, but 
 nearly all his platoon had been killed or wounded. 
 Lieut. Acheson personally operated a gun and, 
 although wounded, poured a most effective fire into 
 the ranks of the enemy, continuing until he died 
 from loss of blood. Next of kin, Rev. T. H. Acheson, 
 Pittsburgh, Pa. 
 
 ACKERS, DEANE E. . . Second Lieutenant 
 16th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Soissons, France, July 22, 1918. Lieut. 
 Ackers assumed command of several detachments 
 which were nearly surrounded by superior forces of 
 the enemy, and with singular gallantry and leader- 
 ship fought his way through the enemy lines back 
 to our positions. Home address, H. E. Ackers, 
 father, Abilene, Kans. 
 
 ACKLEY, FRANCIS Corporal 
 
 Company D, 60th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Cunel, France, October 14, 
 1918. After his company had suffered severe losses 
 from an enemy machine gun, Corp. Ackley volun- 
 teered to silence it single-handed. Advancing from 
 the flank, under heavy sniping fire, he surprised the 
 crew, killed the three gunners with his pistol and 
 then turned the machine gun on the enemy, cover- 
 ing the advance of his detachment to the position 
 and inflicting several losses on the hostile troops. 
 Home address, Thomas Ackley, uncle, 656 Lake 
 Street, Elmira, N. Y. 
 
 ACKLEY, GEORGE Sergeant 
 
 Company L, 14Sth Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Montfaucon, France, Sep- 
 tember 27, 1918. While leading his platoon, Sergt. 
 Ackley stormed and destroyed two machine-gun 
 nests. Later he again displayed utter disregard for 
 his personal safety when he extricated his platoon 
 from a perilous position, forcing a passage through 
 the enemy and rejoining the remainder of the com- 
 
 Eany. Home address, John R. Ackley, 168 Mul- 
 erry Avenue, Pomeroy, Ohio. 
 
 ACKLEY, JAMES Private 
 
 Company A, 23d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Chateau-Thierry, France, 
 June 6, 1918. Even after he had been painfully 
 wounded, Private Ackley remained on duty during 
 the attack, performing his mission as runner, until 
 ordered to the dressing station by his commanding 
 officer. Home address, Annie Ackley, mother, 
 Siegel, Pa. 
 
 ACKLEY, WARD M Captain 
 
 363d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Very, France, September 27th, 1918. 
 Exposing himself to heavy machine-gun and artil- 
 lery fire in leading his platoon forward, Capt. Ackley 
 (then a lieutenant) himself captured a machine-gun 
 nest, killing seven of the enemy with his automatic 
 pistol. Home address, Mrs. Margaret Ackley, wife, 
 1517 East Ninth Street, North Portland, Ore. 
 
 ADAIR, RUSSEL K Private 
 
 Company B, 6th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Fontaines, France, Novem- 
 ber 7, 1918. Pvt. Adair, accompanied by three 
 other soldiers volunteered and went out under 
 heavy machine-gun and artillery fire to rescue a 
 wounded comrade. Failing in the first attempt they 
 again tried, and this time succeeded in bringing the 
 wounded man to shelter. Home address, Mrs. Eliza 
 Adair, mother, Tolesboro, Ky. 
 
 ADAIR, WILLIAM R. . . First Sergeant 
 
 Company C, 315th Field Signal Battalion. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Montfaucen, 
 France, October 24, 1918. After being severely 
 gassed, Sergt. Adair stayed at his post and ran his 
 telephone lines. Through a terrific artillery barrage 
 he remained on duty, though he was blinded and 
 could hardly talk, until his organization was re- 
 lieved. Home address, Mrs. Lora Adair, mother. 
 Fort Gibson, Okla. 
 
 ADAMKEWIT, WACLAN . . . Private 
 Company A, 4th Infantry. For extraordinary hero- 
 ism in action near Grand Ballois Farm, France, July 
 14-15, 1918. Frank Adamkewit repeatedly volun- 
 teered and delivered messages under heavy gas and 
 shell bombardment over routes where all previous 
 runners had either been killed or wounded. Home 
 address, Julian Adamkewit, 175 Meeker Avenue. 
 Brooklyn, N. Y. 
 
 ADAMS, EDWARD Private 
 
 Company E, Ninth Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Medeah Ferine, France, 
 October 6, 1918. After all the other runners in his 
 company had become casualties, Private Adams 
 carried numerous messages through heavy barrages 
 and maintained communication with battalion 
 headquarters at a critical moment in the operations. 
 Home address, Mrs. Grace Riggin, aunt, 617 Grove 
 Avenue, Petersburg, Va. 
 
 ADAMS, FRANK H Colonel 
 
 38th Infantry. Near Dormans, France, on July 
 15, 1918, he was conspicuous for gallantry in action 
 when, with courage and forcefulness and without 
 regard to his personal safety, he voluntarily organ- 
 ized detachments of units other than his own and 
 led them into effective combat. Home address, 
 Adelaide M. Adams, 611 Pacific Avenue, At- 
 lantic City, N. J. 
 
 ADAMS, FRED W. . . . First Lieutenant 
 16th Infantry, 1st Division. For Extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 22, 
 1918. During the violent fighting of July 22, 1918, 
 he distinguished himself by his courage, judgment, 
 and efficient leadership. After the strength of the 
 regiment had been seriously reduced by losses, he 
 took command of a large number of the remaining 
 troops, disposed them in effective positions, walking 
 up and down the lines under constant fire from the 
 enemy, and by his example of coolness and bravery 
 inspired his men to hold the positions they had 
 gained. Home address, Mrs. Fred W. Adams, Ivy 
 Depot, Albermarle Co., Va. 
 
 ADAMS, HARRY J Sergeant 
 
 Company K, 353d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Bouillonville, France, Septem- 
 ber 12-13, 1918. He followed a retreating German 
 into a house in the town of Bouillonville and, ascer- 
 taining that the enemy had entered a dugout, fired 
 the remaining two shots in his pistol through the 
 door and ordered the surrender of the occupants. 
 By his bravery, coolness, and confidence he cap- 
 tured single-handed approximately 300 prisoners, 
 including seven officers. Home address, Miss 
 Mayme Hunter, friend, 1531 Prytania Street. New 
 Orleans, La. 
 
 ADAMS, JAMES P. . . . First Lieutenant 
 78th Company, 6th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Blanc Mont 
 Ridge, France, October 3, 1918. Voluntarily lead- 
 ing four soldiers through a heavy barrage, Lieut. 
 Adams attacked and killed a machine-gun crew, 
 which was enfilading his company first hne. His 
 wilUngness, fearlessness, and great courage niade 
 possible the cleaning out of many more machme 
 
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 guns, which were holding up the advance of his 
 company. Home address, J. H. Adams, father, 
 416 West Avenue, North Augusta, S. C. 
 
 ADAMS, JAMES S Private 
 
 Company M, 310th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Mon Plaisir Farm, north of 
 Thiaucourt, France, September 22, 1918. Disre- 
 garding his own personal safety, he went to an open 
 field, swept by heavy machine-gun fire, to the assist- 
 ance of an officer who had been wounded during the 
 withdrawal of his company from a raid. He 
 bandaged the officer's wound and carried him to 
 shelter, thereby saving the officer's life. Home 
 address, Mrs. Fannie Adams, mother, 10 Halstead 
 Street, Arlington, N. J. 
 
 ADAMS, JOHN C Captain 
 
 Deceased. 30th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Crezancy, France, July 15, 
 1918. Capt. Adams was gassed to such an extent 
 that he vomited several times in his gas mask and 
 had to lie on top of his dugout under heavy shell fire 
 to get sufficient air. He refused to leave his post for 
 medical treatment and remained to direct the move- 
 ments of his company during the entire day. He 
 was killed in action July 25, 1918. Next of kin, 
 Mrs. K. R. Adams, mother, Crockett House, 
 Nutley, N. J. 
 
 ADAMS, JOHN Q, . . . Second Lieutenant 
 9th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Medeah Ferme, France, October 3, 1918. 
 Lieut. Adams remained on duty after receiving two 
 shrapnel wounds in arm, and continued to lead 
 platoon to its objective. He directed to consolida- 
 tion of his position and the reorganization of his 
 platoon before finally reporting to the aid station 
 eight hours after being wounded. Home address, 
 Mrs. A. G. Beager, 28 Fourth Street, KaUspell, 
 Mont. 
 
 ADAMS, QUINCY Corporal 
 
 Company C, 320th Machine Gun Battalion. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Xon Hill, 
 France, September 13, 1918. Facing intense 
 machine-gun fire, he went forward with another 
 soldier for two hundred yards and rescued a 
 wounded infantryman who had fallen when the 
 patrol he was with had been forced back by hostile 
 fire. Corporal Adams showed utter disregard for 
 personal danger. Home address, Charles Adams, 
 father, Limestone, Mo. 
 
 ADAMS, ROLAND LEE . First Lieutenant 
 327th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Sommerance, France, October 16-18, 
 1918. During an attack he led his company 
 through a heavy artillery and machine-gun fire. 
 When he had advanced more than a kilometer in 
 front of the other troops in the vicinity he found 
 his flank exposed to terrific fire, which made it 
 necessary to draw back the right wing for connec- 
 tion with nearest division. He personally placed 
 each group in position and was at all times exposed 
 to sniper and machine-gun fire. Even after being 
 seriously gassed he volunteered for duty in the 
 front line. Home address, David Adams, Jack- 
 son, Ala. 
 
 ADAMS, SAMUEL T. . . First Lieutenant 
 Deceased. 140th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Exermont, France, Septem- 
 ber 29, 1918. After all the other officers of his com- 
 pany had become casualties, Lieut, ."^dams reorgan- 
 ized his company and led it brilliantly in the assault 
 on the town of Exermont. He was killed later 
 during the consolidation of the new position. Next 
 of kin, Mrs. Salhe G. Adams, 901 Belmont Avenue, 
 CaldweU, Idaho. 
 
 ADAMSKI, JIOZEF Corporal 
 
 Company C, 320th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bois des Ogon, France, 
 October 9, 1918. Rushing ahead of his advancing 
 lines, exposed to heavy enemy fire, Corp. Adamski 
 discovered a trail which was not being covered by 
 enemy fire, and through which men could pass in 
 safety. He returned with this valuable information 
 to his company commander, his action permitting 
 his company to safely pass through the zone. Home 
 address, Mrs. Jiozef Adamski, mfe, 3545 Mulberry 
 Way, Pittsburgh. Pa. 
 
 ADELHELM HUGO C. . Sergeant (First Class) 
 Company C, lOSth Engineers. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Consenvoye, France, Octo- 
 ber 8, 1918. While a member of a working party, 
 engaged in building a bridge across the Meuse River, 
 Sergeant Adelhelm, with another soldier, volun- 
 teered to cross the river in order to handle g\iy-ropes, 
 though there were two enemy machine-gun nests on 
 the opposite bank, within 100 meters of the bridge 
 site. Though his gas mask was rendered useless in 
 crossing the river, he remained for more than two 
 hours under a bombardment of gas and high-explos- 
 ive shell and machine-gun fire until the work was 
 completed. Home address, Charles Adelhelm, 
 father, 6240 Vernon Avenue, Chicago, III. 
 
 ADELSPBERGER, EARL .... Sergeant 
 Company C, 125th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Gesnes, France, October 9, 
 1918. In charge of a reconnaissance patrol. Ser- 
 geant Adelspberger led his command far into enemy 
 lines, until he encountered intense flanking machine 
 gun fire. Having guided his men to cover, he con- 
 tinued to advance alone, until he discovered the 
 source of the enemy fire, after which he returned to 
 his men, and started back to our Unes. On the re- 
 turn he stopped and assisted a badly wounded man, 
 picking him up and carrying him to safety, at the 
 same time guiding his patrol in safety to the lines. 
 Home address, Mrs. Mary Adelspberger, mother, 
 Carey, Ohio. 
 
 ADKISSON, SAMUEL P. . Second Lieutenant 
 39th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Septsarges, France, October 10, 1918. 
 Leading his platoon through an unusually heavy 
 barrage Lieut. Adkisson filled a gap on the right 
 flank which was until then exposed. From this 
 point he attacked and captured several machine 
 guns and 20 prisoners. During an attack he was 
 badly gassed and his platoon reduced in strength to 
 six men, but he held his position under a murderous 
 crossfire of artillery and machine guns until relieved 
 three days later. Home address, Mrs. Louise 
 Adkisson, mother, 920 Westlake Avenue, Los An- 
 geles, Cal. 
 
 ADLER, J. O Major 
 
 306th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action at St. Juvin, France, October 14, 1918. Ac- 
 companied by another officer, Maj. Adler was super- 
 vising the work of clearing the enemy from St. 
 Juvin where they suddenly came upon a party of 
 the enemy numbering 150. Firing on the enemy 
 with his pistol, Maj. Adler ran toward the party, 
 calling on them to surrender. His bravery and good 
 markmanship resulted in the capture of 50 Germans, 
 and the remainder fled. Home address, H. C. Adler, 
 father, Chattanooga Times, Chattanooga, Tenn. 
 
 ADLER, NICK . 
 Supply Company, 
 traordinary heroism 
 of Fismes, France, 
 the operations near 
 period of 12 days, 
 meals to the firing 
 due to enemy shell 
 
 Wagoner 
 
 120th Field Artillery. For ex- 
 in action near St. Gilles, south 
 August 8-20, 1918. Through 
 the Vesle River, covering a 
 Wagoner Adler delivered hot 
 battery at great personal risk 
 fire. The battery position and 
 
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 all roads leading to them were subject to frequent 
 enemy fire, but this soldier on every occasion de- 
 livered the meals to the battery without delay. 
 Home address, Pete Adler, father, 320 Maple Street, 
 Eau Claire, Wis. 
 
 ADREAN, CHARLES H. . . First Sergeant 
 Deceased. Company A, 107th Infantry. For extra- 
 ordinary heroism in action east of Ronssoy, France, 
 September 29, 1918. While commanding part of 
 his company he was wounded in the head, but con- 
 tinued to direct his men, reorganizing a detachrnent 
 of soldiers and establishing a Une of defense in a 
 trench. Later, while going to the assistance of 
 some members of his command who had pushed far 
 to the front, he was again hit in the shoulder and 
 severely wounded. His heroic and voluntary disre- 
 gard of self in order to save his comrades set a splen- 
 did example to all ranks. He has since died of the 
 wounds received in this action. Next of kin, Mrs. 
 Chas. H. Adrean, wife, 712 South Street, Utica, 
 N. Y. 
 
 ADSIT, HENRY Captain 
 
 Machine Gun Company, 107th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Le Catelet, 
 France, September 29, 1918. While leading a 
 platoon of heavy machine guns through a smoke 
 screen and under terrific fire, he suddenly became 
 pocketed in the midst of the enemy machine-gun 
 strongholds. He personally went forward and, 
 with the aid of bombs and the effective use of his 
 pistol, made possible the holding of the position 
 until a defense was organized. Home address, Mrs. 
 Henry Adsit, wife. Park Street, Buffalo, N. Y. 
 
 AFFATATO, EPIFANIO . . . •. Private 
 Company C, 107th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Ronssoy, France, September 
 29, 1918. After being severely wounded by flying 
 shrapnel Pvt. Affatato took shelter in a shell hole 
 somewhat in advance of his company, from which 
 he had become separated in the fog and smoke. Ho 
 saved the lives of four of his wounded comrades who 
 were occupying the shell hole by throwing live 
 grenades, which had been tossed into the shell hole 
 by members of his own company in the rear, into 
 the enemy's lines. Home address, Epifanio Affa- 
 tato, 472 Park Avenue, Brooklyn, N. Y. 
 
 AHEARN, TIMOTHY Corporal 
 
 Company C, 102d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Verdun, France, October 27, 
 1918. After all of the officers and sergeant had be- 
 come casualties, Corp. Ahearn took command of hia 
 company, leading it through the remainder of the 
 day's action with great bravery and ability. Late 
 in the day he went to the rescue of a wounded officer 
 and succeeded in bringing him to a place of safety 
 through a terrific machine-gun fire. Home address, 
 Mrs. B. P. Ahearn, mother, Poplar Street, New 
 Haven, Conn. 
 
 AIELLO, ANTONIO Private 
 
 Company A, 4th Machine Gun Battalion. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Vierzy, France, 
 July 19, 1918. He voluntarily left the safety of the 
 trench, advanced nearly a hundred yards in the 
 open under heavy artillery fire, and carried back to 
 safety a severely wounded marine. Home address, 
 Miss Annis Aiello, Buenos Aires, Argentine. 
 
 AIRD, WILLIAM A Major 
 
 348th Machine Gun Battalion. For extraordin- 
 ary heroism in action between the Meuse River and 
 the Argonne Forest, France, September 26, to 
 October 4, 1918, Maj. Aird repeatedly reorganized 
 the Infantry on the left flank of his division sector, 
 and by hia sound tactics and good judgment kept 
 the attack progressing against snipers, machine-gun 
 nests, and artillery. He personally on several occa- 
 
 sions went forward to reconnoiter and then led the 
 attack against the discovered positions. He cap- 
 tured three enemy 77-millimeter guns, and by sight- 
 ing through the bore, turned their fire on hostile em- 
 placements and machine-gun nests, destroying 
 many such nests. His fearlessness, courage and 
 initiative were an inspiration and example to those 
 under him, and to his efforts much of the splendid 
 progress on this portion of the field was due. Home 
 address, Mrs. Ora Belle Aird, Ingleside Apartments, 
 Tacoma, Wash. 
 
 AKERS, EDGAR W. . . Second Lieutenant 
 308th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Binarville, France, September 28, 1918. 
 During the advance in the Argonne Forest, France. 
 Lieut. Akers, having been severely wounded, led his 
 platoon in a successful assault on two rnachine-gun 
 nests, thereby aiding the advance of hia battalion 
 sergeant. Home address, Harriet C. Akers, Mc- 
 Dougall and Southwick, Seattle, Wash. 
 
 AKINS. BENNIE A Sergeant 
 
 Company A, 52d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Munster, Alsace, September 
 12-13, 1918. In repulsing a raid on our trenches, 
 Corp. Akins seized an automatic rifle and pursued 
 the Germans across No Man's Land in the face of 
 converging fire of several enemy machine guns. 
 Home address, Mrs. Elizabeth Dolvin Akina, Union 
 Point, Ga. 
 
 ALBRECHT, GEORGE W. . . . Sergeant 
 Company G, 5th Ammunition Train. For extra- 
 ordinary heroism in action near Septsarges, France, 
 October 24, 1918. When an enemy shell struck 
 some pyrotechnics stored in the ammunition dump 
 of his organization, Sergt. Albrecht directed and as- 
 sisted in the removable of inflammable material and 
 placing the fire under control. Through his coolness 
 and courage, the destruction of a large quantity of 
 near-by ammunition was avoided. Home address, 
 Joseph Albrecht, father, 446 Nineteenth Street, 
 East MoUne. 111. 
 
 ALBRIGHT, FRED C Captain 
 
 Medical Detachment, 353rd Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Xammea, 
 France, September 13th, 1918. When the battalion 
 on the left of his own met with such heavy fire, as 
 it was attempting to take up its position, that it 
 was forced to withdraw, leaving many wounded 
 men behind. Captain Albright, with fearless disre- 
 gard for his own safety, went to the adjoining area, 
 and, under continued heavy artillery fire, cared for 
 all the wounded who had been left there. Home 
 address, Mrs. Anna C. Albright, wife, Garland, 
 Kana. 
 
 ALDRICH, PERRY H. . . First Lieutenant 
 Deceased. Air Service, observer, 135th Aero 
 Squadron. For extraordinary heroism in action 
 near St. Mihiel, France, October 29, 1918. Lieut. 
 Aldrich, observer, with First Lieut. E. C. Landen, 
 volunteered and went on an important mission for 
 the corps commander without the usual protection. 
 Forced to fly at an altitude of 1,000 meters because of 
 poor visibiUty, soon after crossing the lines they en- . 
 countered an enemy rumpler plane and forced it to 
 the ground. On returning they attacked another 
 rumpler and drove it off. After completing their 
 mission and seeing an enemy observation tower on 
 lake Lachaussee, they re-entered enemy territory 
 and fired upon it. Immediately attacked by seven 
 enemy planes (Fokker type). A combat followed in 
 which Lieut. Aldrich was mortally wounded. Next 
 of kin, Rev. Leonard Aldrich, father, Essex Junc- 
 tion, Vt. 
 
 ALDRIDGE, JOS. S., JR. . Private (First Class) 
 Company B, 311th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 
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 heroism in action near Vieville-en-Hay, France, Sep- 
 tember 24-25, 1918. On the night of September 
 24-25 Pvt. Aldridge repeatedly carried messages be- 
 tween his company and battalion headquarters 
 through a heavy barrage. He also took the place of 
 a wounded litter bearer and assisted in bringing in 
 wounded under shell fire. Home address, Joseph S. 
 Aldridge, Sr., father, 424 Cherry Street, Elizabeth, 
 
 N. y. 
 
 ALE, JOHN H First Lieutenant 
 
 Company M, 355th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action north of Flirey, France, Septem- 
 ber 12, 1918. After having been badly wounded 
 early in the action, losing his right hand and being 
 wounded in both legs and the chest, he returned to 
 his platoon and addressed the men, telling them he 
 was unable to go with them, but that he had confi- 
 dence in their ability to go ahead without him, and 
 urged them to sustain the high reputation of the 
 platoon, company, and battalion, thereby inspiring 
 his men with his own personal courage to advance. 
 Home address, Mrs. Mary V. Ale, R. F. D., Nobles- 
 ville, Ind. 
 
 ALEKNO, FRANK Private 
 
 Deceased. Company B, 23d Infantry. While a 
 member of a patrol of three men on April 21, 1918, 
 he attacked a hostile patrol of seven men, and 
 although fatally wounded continued in action until 
 the hostile patrol was driven back and the officers 
 commanding it, with a noncommissioned oflBcer, 
 was killed. Although mortally wounded, he carried 
 a message for assistance to a point 200 yards away. 
 Died April 21, 1918. Next of kin, Anthony Knopo, 
 uncle, 75 Concord Street, Lawrence, Mass. 
 
 ALEXANDER, ARTHUR H. First Lieutenant 
 96th Aero Squadron, Air Service. For extraor- 
 dinary heroism in action on September 4, 1918. 
 While on a bombing expedition with other planes 
 from his squadron he engaged in a running fight over 
 hostile territory with a superior number of enemy 
 battle planes from Friauville to Lamorville, France, 
 he was seriously wounded in the abdomen by a 
 machine-gun bullet, and his observer was shot 
 through the legs. Although weak from pain and 
 loss of blood, Lieut. Alexander piloted his plane 
 back to his own airdrome and concealed the fact of 
 his injury until after his observer had been cared 
 for. Home address, Mrs. Stella H. Alexander, Box 
 105, Wellesley, Mass. 
 
 ALEXANDER, LEON A. . Private (First Class) 
 Company B, 348th Machine Gun Battalion. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Eclisefon- 
 taine, France, September 27-October 1, 1918. Pri- 
 vate Alexander repeatedly carried messages between 
 his company and battalion posts of command, 
 through heavy artillery and snipers' fire. Home ad- 
 dress, A. F. Alexander, father, National City, Cal. 
 
 ALEXANDER, MEARL C. . . . Corporal 
 Deceased. Headquarters Company, 5th Regi- 
 ment, U. S. M. C. Killed in action at Chateau- 
 Thierry, France, June 6, 1918, he gave the suprerne 
 proof of that extraordinary heroism which will 
 serve as an example to hitherto untried troops. 
 Next of kin, Mrs. Anna Dean, sister, 27 Ellsworth 
 Avenue, Sharon, Pa. 
 
 ALEXANDER, ROBERT . . Major-General 
 77th Division. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Grand Pre, France, October 11, 1918. 
 During the advance in the Argonne Forest and at a 
 time when his forces were fatigued by the stress of 
 battle and a long period of active front-line service, 
 Maj.-Gen. Alexander visited the units in the front 
 line, cheering and encouraging them to greater 
 efforts. Unmindful of the severe fire to which he 
 was subjected, he continued until he had inspected 
 
 each group. His utter disregard of danger and in- 
 spiring example resulted in the crossing of the Aire 
 and the capture of Grand Pre and St. Juvin. Home 
 address, Mrs. Robert Alexander, wife, Willard 
 Court, Seventeenth and Willard Streets, N.W., 
 Washington, D. C. 
 
 ALEXANDER, STIRLING CAMPBELL . 
 
 First Lieutenant 
 
 Pilot, Air Service, 99th Aero Squadron. For extra- 
 ordinary heroism in action in the region of Landrea- 
 et-St. Georges, France, October 6, 1918. Lieut. 
 Alexander, with Lieut. Atwater, observer on a 
 photographic mission, was forced back by seven 
 enemy pursuit planes. A few minutes later he re- 
 turned over the lines, and while deep in enemy ter- 
 ritory was cut off by 12 enemy planes (Pfals Scouts). 
 He maneuvered his plane to give battle, and so ef- 
 fectively managed the machine that he with his ob- 
 server were able to destroy one, and forced the 
 others to withdraw. With his observer severely 
 wounded, he managed to bring his plane safely back 
 to his own aerodome, with his mission completed. 
 Home address, Mrs. Lucien Hugh Alexander, 
 mother. Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, Pa. 
 
 ALEXANDER, THOMAS L. . First Lieutenant 
 327th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Ch&tel-Ch6h€ry, France, October 8, 
 1918. Leading the first attack wave, he was pain- 
 fully wounded in the mouth. He continued on 
 through the heavy fire for a distance of 2,000 
 yards until his objective was reached. Organizing 
 his position and consolidating his men, he remained 
 in command, though very weak from exhaustion 
 and loss of blood, refusing treatment until relieved. 
 Home address, Frank D. Alexander, brother, Char- 
 lotte, N. C. 
 
 ALLAMONG, ISAAC F Corporal 
 
 Company I, 116th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Malbroucke, France, October 
 8, 1918. He displayed exceptional daring in captur- 
 ing single-handed 3 guns and 20 prisoners. Next of 
 kin, Mrs. Mary AUamong, mother, Winchester, Va. 
 
 ALLEN, ABE L Corporal 
 
 Company B, 28th Infantry. During a heavy 
 bombardment of the front line near Cantigny, 
 France, May 22, 1918, although severely injured by 
 the explosion of a shell which buried two comrades, 
 he promptly and courageously dug them out with 
 his hands and took them to shelter, being subjected 
 all the time to severe fire of shell and shrapnel. 
 Home address, Mrs. Lucy Allen, Leesville, La. 
 
 ALLEN, CHARLES B. . Second Lieutenant 
 
 Company A, 137th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Baulny, France, September 
 26-29, 1918. Lieutenant Allen, although sick as a 
 result of being gassed in the advance of Vanquois, 
 refused to be evacuated and remained with his com- 
 pany, assuming command when its captain was 
 called to command the battalion, leading his com- 
 pany with exemplary courage and skill in the attack 
 on Baulny, on the evening of September 27, driving 
 beyond the place and L'Esperance to the ravine 
 north of the latter place, with one exception the far- 
 thest north reached by any considerable force that 
 night; rejoined the battalion on the morning of the 
 28th and led his company successfully in the ad- 
 vance to Bois de Montrebeau, and on the morning 
 of September 29, to Exermont, in which advance he 
 was seriously and painfully wounded, but again re- 
 fused to be evacuated. Holding Exermont until a 
 superior officer ordered him to retire, he thereafter 
 resolutely held his company on the line in Bois de 
 Montrebeau until the ordered withdrawal the eve- 
 ning of September 29, when he was evacuated by 
 order. Home address, Mrs. Charles B. Allen, 2716 
 South Fifty-ninth Street, St. Louis, Mo. 
 
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 HEROES ALL 
 
 ALLEN, CHARLES W Sergeant 
 
 Company E, 357th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bantheville, France, October 
 23, 1918. During a fight between his company and 
 superior force of the enemy Sergt. Allen observed a 
 machine gun in action on the flank of his platoon. 
 He charged the emplacement and captured the crew 
 of six men. Home address, Mrs. Vinay Allen, 
 t)rummond, Okla. 
 
 ALLEN, CLARENCE E. . First Lieutenant 
 Deceased. 30th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Crezancy, France, July 15, 
 1918. Lieutenant Allen displayed exceptional cour- 
 age, bravery and self-sacrifice by moving about the 
 woods in which his platoon was quartered during a 
 heavy bombardment, placing his men in safe dug- 
 outs and rendering aid to wounded men under an 
 intense shelling of high explosives and gas shells. 
 He was killed while in the execution of this mission. 
 Next of kin, Clarence E. Allen, father, 929 First 
 Avenue, Salt Lake City, Utah. 
 
 ALLEN, FRED Sergeant 
 
 Company B, 28th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Cantigny, France, May 28- 
 30, 1918. During the attack and defense of Can- 
 tigny, Sergeant Allen established an automatic rifle 
 post, 75 yards in front of our lines, and, under heavy 
 machine-gun and shell fire of the enerny. He had 
 previously rendered invaluable aid in fearlessly 
 crawling from shell hole to shell hole, to aid wound- 
 ed comrades. Home address, Mrs. Lottie Jacobs, 
 sister, 1330 Q Street, Bedford. Ind. 
 
 ALLEN, GARDNER PHILIP . First Lieutenant 
 Coast Artillery Corps, observer, 8th Aero Squad- 
 ron. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
 Thiaucourt, France, October 9, 1918. Lieut. Allen, 
 observer, was vnth First Lieut. Edward Russell 
 Moore, pilot, took advantage of a short period of 
 fair weather during generally unfavorable atmos- 
 pheric conditions to undertake a photographic mis- 
 sion behind the German lines. Accompanied by 
 two protecting planes, they had just commenced 
 their mission when they were attacked by eight 
 enemy planes, which followed them throughout 
 their course, firing at the photographic plane. 
 Lieut. Moore, pilot, with both flying wires cut by 
 bullets, a landing wire shot away, his elevators rid- 
 dled with bullets, and both wings punctured, con- 
 tinued on the prescribed course, although it made 
 him an easy target. Lieut. Allen was thus enabled 
 in the midst of the attack to take pictures of the 
 exact territory assigned, and he made no attempt 
 to protect the plane with his machine guns. Dis- 
 playing entire disregard for personal danger and 
 steadfast devotion to duty, these two officers suc- 
 cessfully accomplished their mission. Home ad- 
 dress, George C. Allen, father, 618 Church Street, 
 Flint, Mich. 
 
 ALLEN, JOSEPH E Corporal 
 
 Company B, 116th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Brabrant, France, October 8, 
 1918. Corp. Allen, in company with four other 
 soldiers, attacked and captured eight machine guns, 
 together with their crews, in the face of determined 
 resistence. Home address, Mrs. Martha E. Allen, 
 mother, 920 Third Avenue, Highland Park, Rich- 
 mond, Va. 
 
 ALLEN, LESLIE Corporal 
 
 Company K, 364th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Eclisfontaine, France, Sep- 
 tember 28, 1918. Responding to a call for volun- 
 teers, Corp. Allen, with five others, advanced 400 
 yards beyond their front to bring in wounded com- 
 rades. They succeeded in rescuing seven of their 
 men and also in bringing in the dead body of a 
 
 lieutenant while exposed to terrific machine-gun 
 fire. Home address, Mrs. Henry Schutler, Box 85, 
 Hawthorne, CaUf. 
 
 ALLEN, OLIVER Major 
 
 16th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action in the Forest of Argonne, France, October 
 4-11, 1918. Capt. (now Maj.) Allen remained in 
 command of his company after he had been wound- 
 ed and took command of the battalion and led it 
 forward, under heavy fire from artillery and machine 
 guns, taking and holding all objectives. Home 
 address, Mrs. Oliver Allen, wife, 600 West One 
 hundred and ninety second Street, New York, N. Y. 
 
 ALLEN, WILLIAM Y Private 
 
 Company F, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Medeah Ferme, France, 
 October 3, 1918. Pvt. Allen, together with four 
 other men, charged a machine-gun nest containing 
 three heavy machine guns and captured the three 
 guns and twenty prisoners. Home address, Mrs. 
 F. A. Bishop, sister, 671 Hedgewood Avenue, 
 Atlanta, Ga. 
 
 ALLEX, JAKE Corporal 
 
 Company H, 131st Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Chipilly Ridge, France, August 
 9, 1918. He displayed personal bravery and leader- 
 ship in a high degree by taking command of his 
 platoon when his platoon commander was wounded. 
 Pushing forward on a machine-gun nest, he person- 
 ally bayonetted five of the enemy, and when his 
 bayonet was broken, used the butt end of his rifle, 
 capturing the remainder of the crew. Home address, 
 Anthony Allex, brother, 4350 S. Ashland Avenue, 
 Chicago, 111. 
 
 ALLEY, ARVLE H Sergeant 
 
 Company M, 116th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Samogneux, France, October 
 12, 1918, and October 15, 1918. On October 12 
 Sergt. Alley repeatedly exposed himself while aiding 
 wounded comrades under terrific bombardment. 
 On October 15 he fearlessly entered the wood and 
 drove back enemy detachments before they could 
 place machine guns on the flank of his battalion. 
 Home address, J. T. Morris, uncle, Radford, Va. 
 
 ALLISON, CARL OSCAR . . . Sergeant 
 
 Company C, 312th Machine-gun Battalion. 
 For extraordinary heroism in the Argonne Forest, 
 November 2, 1918. In the face of direct machine- 
 gun fire not more than 40 yards distant, Sergt. 
 Allison mounted a machine gun and succeeded in 
 knocking out one of the enemy guns and taking 25 
 prisoners. Although seriously wounded during 
 this most gallant exploit, he remained at his gun 
 and ably assisted the advancing infantry, until 
 weakness and loss of blood forced him to go to the 
 rear. Home address, Mrs. Freda Allison, mother, 
 1212 Morse Street NE., Washington, D. C. 
 
 ALLMAN, FRANK Corporal 
 
 Company A, 305th Engineers. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Beaumont, France, November 
 5, 1918. Corp. AUman and a comrade were severely 
 wounded by the explosion of a shell. Corp. AUman 
 administered first aid to his companion, hirnself re- 
 fusing medical attention. He then carried the 
 wounded man through the heavily shelled town to 
 a dressing station. Although again wounded by 
 machine-gun fire, he continued to assist the man, 
 refusing medical attention until his comrade had 
 been attended to. Home address, Bessie Allman, 
 sister. Big Stone Gap, Va. 
 
 ALMON, EARL Captain 
 
 16th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Fl^ville, France, October 4, 1918. After 
 the battalion commander and all the company 
 
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 oflScers had been killed or wounded, Capt. Almon 
 (then first lieutenant), battalion adjutant, took 
 command, and although wounded by high explosive 
 fire, reorganized the battalion under violent artillery 
 and machine-gun fire and continued the advance. 
 Although twice counterattacked, he reached and 
 held his objective. Home address, Mrs. Sarah J. 
 Marsey, Warm Springs, Ark. 
 
 ALONZO, EUGENE Private 
 
 Machine-Gun Company, 364th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Eclisfontaine, 
 France, September 27, 1918, and October 4, 1918. 
 On September 27 Pvt. Alonzo, with two other 
 soldiers, volunteered and went 300 yards beyond 
 our outpost lines, through heavy shell fire, to bring 
 in a wounded private of his regiment. On October 
 4 he remained in the open, under heavy shrapnel and 
 high explosive fire, giving first aid to our wounded 
 men until he was wounded by shrapnel. Home ad- 
 dress, Mrs. Louise M. Pinon, sister, 1311 South 
 Hill Street, Los Angeles, Calif. 
 
 ALSUP, JULIAN W Private 
 
 78th Company, 6th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action at Blanc Mont, 
 France, October 3, 1918. When the advance of 
 their company was held up by enfilading fire from 
 a hostile machine-gun nest, Pvt. Alsup, with 3 
 other soldiers, volunteered and made a flank attack 
 on the nest with bombs and rifles, killing 3 members 
 of the crew and capturing 25 others, together with 
 3 machine guns. Home address, Mrs. Margaret 
 Alsup, mother, 528 N. 2nd Street, Nashville, Tenn. 
 
 AMES, OLIVER, JR. . . Second Lieutenant 
 Deceased. 165th Infantry. During the fighting 
 at Meurcy Farm, near Villers-sur-Fere, France, 
 July 27-28, 1918, his heroic leadership was an in- 
 spiration to his command. He fought gallantly 
 until on the last day he was killed while going for- 
 ward voluntarily through machine-gun and sniper's 
 fire to the assistance of his battalion commander. 
 Next of kin, Mrs. Oliver Ames, 96 Ames Bldg., 
 Boston, Mass. 
 
 AMES, PATRICK Corporal 
 
 Deceased. Company M, 165th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Landres-et-St. 
 Georges, France, October 14-18, 1918. Under 
 direct fire from enemy machine guns. Corporal 
 Ames made four trips across open ground, carry- 
 ing messages during the attack on Landres-et-St. 
 Georges. On the night of October 17, Corporal 
 Ames accompanied a patrol sent out to penetrate 
 the enemy's line and showed exceptional coolness 
 in covering the retirement of the patrol under 
 heavy shell and machine-gun fire. On the following 
 night, being in charge of another similar patrol, 
 this soldier was mortally wounded, but he again 
 displayed superior courage and leadership in with- 
 drawing his men without further casualties. Next 
 of kin, Michael Ames, father, Strokeston, County 
 Roscommon, Ireland. 
 
 AMMONS, GEORGE H Sergeant 
 
 Battery A, 124th Field Artillery. For extraor- 
 dinary heroism in action near Remonville, France, 
 October 31, 1918. While in charge of the limbers 
 and horses of a platoon sent to the front line infan- 
 try trenches, Sergt. Ammons, although himself 
 wounded, took the place of a driver who had fallen 
 from his horse. He refused medical attention until 
 all the pieces were in position and the limbers and 
 horses taken to a place of safety. Home address, 
 Roy Ammons, brother, 154 South Western Avenue, 
 Chicago, 111. 
 
 AMORY, THOMAS D. . . Second Lieutenant 
 
 Deceased. 26th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 
 heroism in action near Verdun, France, October 2, 
 
 1918. Lieut. Amory took out a patrol of 64 men, 
 
 penetrating the enemy lines for the purpose of re- 
 connoitering terrain, over which an advance was to 
 be made on the following morning. When his patrol 
 was fired on by machine guns from all sides, this 
 officer led three of his men forward to clear the 
 machine-gun nests, placing the rest of his men under 
 cover. He succeeded in overcoming one of these 
 nests and killing the crew, but as he was advancing 
 on another gun, located in a house about 10 yards 
 away, Lieut. Amory was killed by a machine-gun 
 bullet, his last words being, "We will take that nest 
 or die trying." Next of kin, E. J. Amory, father, 
 Dupont Building, Wilmington, Del. 
 
 ANDERSON, CHARLES L 
 
 Sergeant (First Class) 
 
 306th Field Signal Battalion. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Haudiomont, France, No- 
 vember 10, 1918. Sergt. Anderson worked inces- 
 santly during a very heavy enemy barrage, keeping 
 up the lines of communication between the regiment 
 and battalions in the field. He was often buried in 
 debris and knocked down by shell explosions, and 
 was both wounded and gassed, but bravely con- 
 tinued his work. Home address, August Anderson, 
 father, 77 Elm Street, Mayville, N. Y. 
 
 ANDERSON, EMORY E Private 
 
 Company K, 26th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Ploissy, France, July 19, 
 1918. Disregarding a painful wound in the shoul- 
 der. Private Anderson kept his automatic rifle in 
 action and remained in the advance, until ordered 
 to the rear. Home address, Peyton D. Yopp, friend, 
 Nashville, Ga. 
 
 ANDERSON, ERNEST E. Private (First Class) 
 Deceased. Company F, 1st Gas Regiment. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Moulin de 
 Gufinoville, France, September 26, 1918. Private 
 Anderson, with three other soldiers, advanced 
 nearly 200 yards over an open hillside exposed to 
 machine-gun fire and carried two wounded men to 
 the protection of a near-by trench. Pvt. Anderson 
 has since been killed in action. Next of kin. Chris- 
 tian Anderson, 706 Chestnut Street, Anaconda, 
 Mont. 
 
 ANDERSON, FRANK E Sergeant 
 
 Deceased. Company G, 111th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Grezancy, 
 France, July 16, 1918. Sergt. Andrea was told by a 
 runner that an enemy patrol had captured two 
 ambulances containing American wounded on the 
 road east of his position. He organized a relief 
 party, personally commanded it, drove the enemy to 
 rout, recovered the ambulance and the wounded 
 men, and brought them back to our lines. Next of 
 kin, Charles A. Anderson, father, 709 Iowa Street, 
 Sioux City, la. 
 
 ANDERSON. HARRY N Sergeant 
 
 Battery E, 10th Field Artillery. For extraordin- 
 ary heroism in action near Greves Farm, France, 
 July 15, 1918. Sergt. Anderson displayed notable 
 courage in continuing to direct the fire of his piece 
 under terrific bombardment after being twice 
 wounded, continuing on duty until he was ordered 
 to the rear. Home address, Mrs. G. P. Anderson, 
 mother, Wataga, 111. 
 
 ANDERSON, LEONARD .... Corporal 
 Company G, 117th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Premont, France, October 8, 
 1918. Wounded by shell fire, he led an automatic 
 rifle team forward under intense enemy fire, to 
 knock out an enemy machine-gun position which 
 had held up the advance of his company. He re- 
 fused to be evacuated until the final objective had 
 been reached. Home address, Edgar Anderson, 
 father, Hillsboro, Tenn. 
 
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 HEROES ALL 
 
 ANDERSON, OLIVER Sergeant 
 
 Company L, 362d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Steenbrugge, Belgium, Octo- 
 ber 31, 1918. Sergt. Anderson, with two other 
 soldiers, attacked a strong machine-gun position 
 from which a destructive fire had been poured into 
 his platoon and the platoon of the flank company, 
 wounding his lieutenant, the platoon sergeant, and 
 many others. They drove the machine gunners 
 from the position, thereby enabling the line to con- 
 tinue the advance. Home address. Christian E. 
 Anderson, father, Matsoni, B. C, Canada. 
 
 ANDERSON, PAUL H Private 
 
 Company G, 360th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Le Grand Carr6 Farm, 
 France, November 1, 1918. After being severely 
 wounded early in the combat, Pvt. Anderson went 
 on two missions for his battalion commander which 
 necessitated his passing through heavy machine- 
 gun fire, not mentioning the fact that he had been 
 wounded. Home address, Mrs. Lila Anderson, 620 
 Prospect Avenue, El Paso, Tex. 
 
 ANDERSON, RICHARD C. . . . Private 
 Company M, 125th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Sergy, France, July 31, 1918. 
 Assisted by another soldier. Private Anderson res- 
 cued a wounded comrade from within 100 feet of the 
 enemy line, dragging him back to safety, through 
 annihilating machine-gun fire. Home address, 
 Frank Anderson, father, 110 Chippewa Avenue, 
 Maniatique, Mich. 
 
 ANDERSON. ROBERT B. . First Lieutenant 
 Deceased. 28th Infantry. In the attack and de- 
 fense at Cantigny, France, May 28-30, 1918, he 
 showed utter disregard for hia personal safety in 
 leading his command forward in spite of artillery 
 and machine-gun fire. While directing the security 
 of his men after the advance, and in order to make 
 certain that they were protected first, he himself 
 was killed. Next of kin. Dr. W. S. Anderson, 
 Wilson, N. C. 
 
 ANDERSON, THOMAS B Major 
 
 Deceased. 110th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Courmont. France, July 
 30th and near Baslieux, France, September 5th, 
 1918. Leading hia battalion in attack, he refused 
 to be evacuated when wounded and gassed, until 
 the objective had been gained and the poaition 
 consolidated. His courage was an inspiration to 
 his men. Five weeks later he was killed while lead- 
 ing a patrol across open ground, swept by heavy 
 fire, against an enemy machine-gun nest. Next of 
 kin, Mrs. Mary K. Anderson, wife, Lloyd Avenue, 
 West Latrobe, Pa. 
 
 ANDERSON, WALTER N. . First Lieutenant 
 363d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Very, France, September 26, 1918. With 
 the aid of an enlisted man, Lieut. Anderson attacked 
 a nest of enemy snipers and succeeded in killing two, 
 wounding one, and taking the remaining two as 
 prisoners. Home address. Miss Edythe Helmar, 
 friend, 2341 Ellsworth Street, Berkeley. Cal. 
 
 ANDERSON, WILLIAM A. . . . Private 
 Company B, 131st Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Chipilly Ridge, France, August 
 9, 1918. He rendered service as stretcher bearer 
 under heavy shell fire, continuing on duty for 48 
 hours, until complete exhaustion compelled him to 
 be evacuated. Home addresa, Mrs. Edward 
 Anderson, mother, 4039 Lavergne Avenue, Chi- 
 cago, 111. 
 
 ANDES, JAMES COWAN . Second Lieutenant 
 
 Deceased. 16th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 
 heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 19, 
 
 1918. He fearlessly led his platoon in the face of 
 heavy machine-gun fire to a cave in which several 
 hundred Germans had taken shelter. Rather than 
 subject any of his men to extreme danger, he entered 
 the cave alone and demanded the surrender of the 
 enemy and was killed as a result of this heroic act. 
 Next of kin, Geo. S. Andes, 346 Broadway, New 
 York, N. Y. 
 
 ANDRAL, LOUIS Lieutenant 
 
 Deceased. Observer, 284th Escadrille, French 
 Aviation, attached 3d Army Corps. For extraor- 
 dinary heroism in action near Dun sur Meuse, 
 France, October 30, 1918. Distinguishing himself 
 by his constant bravery and brilliance as an ob- 
 server, Lieut. Andral rendered valiant service, flying 
 at times under most hazardous conditions. Many 
 times he returned from low-flying patrols with his 
 machine riddled with bullets. He attacked and drove 
 from its mission an enemy observation plane. In 
 the fight that ensued he proved unequal to such an 
 adversary and was killed. Next of kin. Madam 
 Andral, Saint Denis-les-Martels, pr^s Villeneuve 
 sur Lot, Lot, France. 
 
 ANDRE, CHARLES H. , . First Lieutenant 
 305th Machine-Gun Battalion. For extraordin- 
 ary heroism in action near St. Juvin, France, Octo- 
 ber 14-15, 1918. Coming face to face with a large 
 number of the enemy, while he was on a reconnais- 
 sance patrol, he opened fire with his revolver and 
 continued to advance, demoralizing the enemy and 
 proving instrumental in the capture of fifty pris- 
 oners. During a counter-attack, he voluntarily 
 went forward with a machine-gun in the face of 
 heavy fire, and operated it to such effect as to break 
 two wives of the advancing enemy. Home address, 
 J. W. Andre, brother. Care of Grinnel Brothers, 
 Detroit, Mich. 
 
 ANDREW, FLYNN L. A. . First Lieutenant 
 Observer, Air Ser\'ice. For extraordinary hero- 
 ism in action near Landres-et-St. Georges, France, 
 October 30, 1918. Unable to complete a photo- 
 graphic mission, owing to motor trouble, Lieut. 
 Andrew, with his pilot, made a reconnaissance be- 
 hind the German lines. They dispersed a battalion 
 of enemy troops, and although twice attacked by 
 enemy patrols, drove them off and in each case 
 brough down one enemy plane. They remained in 
 the air until their motor failed completely. Home 
 address, Mrs. Wm. H. Andrew, 1441 Pennsylvania 
 Avenue, Denver Colo. 
 
 ANDREWS, MYRON M. . First Lieutenant 
 26th Infantry. Besides inspiring his men and by 
 his conduct in the fighting near Soissons, France, he 
 promptly disposed his company to cover a battalion 
 front in a critical situation on July 19, 1918, and by 
 fearless exposure under fire successfully directed 
 the operations of the command. Next of kin, Mr. 
 M. A. Andrews, Colonial National Bank, Hartford, 
 Conn. 
 
 ANDREWS, SAM E. . . . First Lieutenant 
 Deceased. 145th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Montfaucon, France, Sep- 
 tember 26, 1918. Lieutenant Andrews displayed 
 brilliant courage and leadership in leading his 
 platoon against and capturing a strong enemy 
 machine-gun nest. In this exploit he was killed, 
 but his notable coolness and determination fur- 
 nished an inspiration to his men. Next of kin, Mrs. 
 Lettie Andrews, Ozark, Ala. 
 
 ANDRYKOWSKI, VICTOR . . . Private 
 Deceased. Company G, 125th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Courmont and 
 St. Martin, France, July 31-August 3, 1918. 
 Throughout the battle to force passage of the Oureq 
 River and capture the heights beyond, Pvt. Andry- 
 
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 kowski, a stretcher bearer, worked day and night, 
 evacuating wounded under heavy artillery and 
 machine-gun fire. On August 3, under violent 
 shell fire opposite Mont St. Martin, he made re- 
 peated trips between the firing line and the dressing 
 station until he was killed by a shell. Next of kin, 
 Franck Andrykowski, 919 Atwater Street, Saginaw, 
 Mich. 
 
 ANGELL, HOWARD .... Sergeant 
 162d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Gesnes, France, September 29, 1918. 
 Sergt. Angel was wounded during the advance of 
 his regiment on Gesnes, but, refusing medical treat- 
 ment, he continued in command of his section until 
 next morning, when he was ordered to the dressing 
 station by his battalion commander. Home ad- 
 dress, Mrs. Helen Schluter, sister, 1908 Nob Hill 
 Avenue, Seattle, Wash. 
 
 ANGELO, JOSEPH T. . Private (First Class) 
 Headquarters Company, Ist Brigade, Tank 
 Corps. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
 Cheppy, France, September 26, 1918. Within 40 
 meters of the German machine guns Pvt. Angelo 
 carried his wounded commanding officer into a shell 
 hole and remained with him under continuous shell 
 fire for over an hour, except when he twice carried 
 orders to passing tanks. Home address, Tony 
 Angelo, father, Camden Street, Camden, N.J. 
 
 ANGIER, ALBERT E. . . First Lieutenant 
 Deceased, Company M, 308th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Revillon, 
 France, September 14, 1918. Although wounded, 
 Lieut. Angier continued to lead his men in an attack. 
 By his gallant example he urged them forward 
 through enemy fire to their objective. Even when 
 mortally wounded, he continued to direct the con- 
 solidation of his position, refusing medical atten- 
 tion in favor of others who had a better chance to 
 live than himself. Next of kin, George M. Angier, 
 father, 244 Brighton Avenue, Boston, Mass. 
 
 ANKUDOVITCH, WILLIAM D. . . Corporal 
 Battery A, 109th Field Artillery. For extraor- 
 dinary heroism in action near Courville, France, 
 August 29, 1918. When the battery position was 
 being subjected to concentrated enemy fire, a shell 
 burst near Corporal Ankudovitch's gun, wounding 
 him and four other members of the gun crew. Dis- 
 regarding his own injuries. Corporal Ankudovitch 
 assisting in caring for the other men and carrying 
 them to the rear until he fell, exhausted from loss 
 of blood. Home address, John Ankudovitch, father, 
 714 Green Street, Hazelton, Pa. 
 
 ANTES, JAY LE R Private 
 
 Deceased. Field Hospital No. 5. He fearlessly 
 exposed himself to barrage and machine-gun fire at 
 Cantigny, France, on May 28 and 29, 1918, to per- 
 form his duty as a stretcher bearer. In order that 
 the suffering of wounded might be relieved and lives 
 saved, with unselfish heroism he left the security of 
 the trench to go to wounded in a machine-gun em- 
 placement and while performing this noble duty 
 was killed. Next of kin, Mrs. Catherine Antes, 
 mother, R. F. D., No. 4, Morristown, Pa. 
 
 ANTHONY, CLEM Private 
 
 Company L, 128th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Juvigny, north of Soissons, 
 France, August 30, 1918. When a retirement had 
 been ordered, he was the last to leave his post, fear- 
 lessly exposing himself to fire from machine guns 
 and snipers to bring in a wounded soldier, together 
 with his automatic rifle and ammunition. Through- 
 out the engagement his conduct under fire furnished 
 an example of coolness and courage to his com- 
 rades. Home address, Mrs. Mary Anthony, Route 
 No. 5, Newaygo, Mich. 
 
 ANTHONY, GEORGE W Private 
 
 Company C, 56th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Rembercourt, France, Octo- 
 ber 9th-Novemer 11th, 1918. Private Anthony, as 
 company and platoon runner, worked tirelessly and 
 unceasingly without regard to personal safety, 
 carrying messages both day and night under violent 
 machine-gun and artillery fire. Home address, 
 William Anthony, father, R. F. D. No. 3, Blackfoot, 
 Idaho. 
 
 ANTHONY, HAROLD B. . Supply Sergeant 
 Deceased. Company D, 362d Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action at Bois de Very, 
 France, September 26, 1918. Sergeant Anthony, 
 while leading a small detachment operating on the 
 flank of his company, suddenly came under heavy 
 machine-gun fire. Alone he crawled up close to the 
 machine-gun and, attacking it, killed all four of the 
 gunners. He advanced to the nest to see the result 
 of his work, and brought the gun back. He carried 
 it for an hour, but was forced to discard it because 
 of its great weight. Again at Epinonville, France, 
 September 29, 1918, the company was held up by 
 machine-gun fire from front and flank. Sergeant 
 Anthony spotted the machine-gun nest. While at- 
 tampting to reach an automatic squad to point out 
 the hostile gun he was killed by the machine-gun 
 fire. Next of kin. Dr. A. H. Anthony, 1122 Sharpe 
 Avenue, East, Nashville, Tenn. 
 
 ANTHONY, ROY C Sergeant 
 
 Company B, 354th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Remonville, France, Novem- 
 ber 1, 1918. Leading his platoon against perilous 
 fire, Sergt. Anthony showed great courage in ad- 
 vancing and breaking down resistance of the enemy 
 machine guns and artillery. Although twice 
 wounded, he refused treatment until the company 
 was relieved. His efforts were mainly responsible 
 for the successful gaining of all objectives. Home 
 address, L. J. Anthony, father. Pulton, Mo. 
 
 ARCHER, JOSEPH D. . Private (First Class) 
 Deceased. Company D, 117th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Montfaucon, 
 France, October 11, 1918. Private Archer, on duty 
 at the ammunition dump of the 42d Division when 
 it was violently bombarded by the enemy, volun- 
 teered to assist another soldier, who was wounded. 
 He was killed shortly before reaching the dressing 
 station. Next of kin, Mrs. Anna Marie Archer, 16 
 N. Peach Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 
 
 ARKMAN, FRANK Private 
 
 Company L, 305th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bois de la Naza, France, 
 October 5, 1918. With utter disregard for his per- 
 sonal safety he went forward with three other sol- 
 diers, in the face of heavy machine-gun and grenade 
 fire, and brought back five seriously wounded men 
 to a first-aid station. He displayed bravery, cool- 
 ness, and good judgment in effecting the rescue. 
 Home address, Eric Jarshaw, friend, Madison, 
 Minn. 
 
 ARMENGAUD, PAUL Major 
 
 French Army, Assistant Chief of Staff, Air 
 Service, 1st Army. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near St. Mihiel, France, September 12-16, 
 1918. Maj. Armengaud, acting as Assistant Chief 
 of Staff, Air Service, 1st Army, did display great 
 bravery much beyond that required by his position 
 while acting as observer in an airplane. Each day 
 of the battle in the St. Mihiel salient he flew over 
 the hostile lines through our own and the enemy's 
 artillery and machine-gun fire, observing the enemy 
 air and ground activity and the disposition of our 
 own air forces, thereby bringing back valuable 
 information as to the enemy's dispositions and 
 probable intentions, which materially aided in our 
 subsequent operations. Home address not given. 
 
HEROES ALL 
 
 ARMIJO, MARCUS B Private 
 
 Deceased. Company C, 125th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action north of Mont St. 
 Martin, south of the Vesle River, near Fismes, 
 France, August 5, 1918. While his company was 
 under a heavy barrage fire, Pvt. Armijo was hit by 
 a shell and both his legs blown off. Pvt. Armijo 
 lifted himself up on his elbow and rolled and smoked 
 cigarettes. By this display of nerve he conveyed 
 to his comrades an unconquerable spirit of fearless- 
 ness, pluck, and will power. Next of kin, Maria 
 Armijo, wife, 906 So. Virginia Street, El Paso, Tex. 
 
 ARMISTEAD, JOSEPH G. . . . Corporal 
 Deceased. Headquarters Company, 6th Infan- 
 try. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
 Thiaucourt, France, September 14, 1918. After his 
 Stokes Mortar had been destroyed by enemy shell 
 fire and the officer in charge severely wounded. Cor- 
 poral Armistead formed his squad as riflemen and 
 led them forward against a machine-gun nest which 
 was firing on our line from the flank. In attempting 
 this bold feat, Corporal Armistead was killed. Next 
 of Idn, Mrs. Susan F. Armistead, mother, Route 2, 
 Hopkinsville, Ky. 
 
 ARMSTRONG, EDWARD V. . . . Private 
 Company L, 28th Infantry. Private Armstrong 
 was a member of a patrol consisting of an officer 
 and four men who with great daring entered a 
 dangerous portion of the enemy trenches where 
 they surrounded a party nearly double their own 
 strength, drove off an enemy rescuing party and 
 made their way to our lines with four prisoners from 
 whom valuable information was obtained. Home 
 address, George Bennett, friend, Marianna, Pa. 
 
 ARMSTRONG, RODNEY M. . First Lieutenant 
 Air Service, pilot, 168th Aero Squadron. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action November 4, 1918. 
 As pilot of a D. H. 4 plane, Lieut. Armstrong flew 
 an Infantry contact machine over the lines of the 
 7th Division November 4, 1918. Owing to low 
 clouds and rain, he crossed the line at 1,000 feet in 
 order to enable his observer to locate the position 
 more accurately. While on the enemy's side, he was 
 wounded by an explosive bullet. In spite of his 
 wound and weakness, he continued his mission, 
 coming down to within 500 feet of the enemy's ma- 
 chine guns and troops, until his observer had sig- 
 naled him that the mi.ssion was completed. Home 
 address, Mrs. R. M. Armstrong, wife, 1012 East 
 Eleventh Street, Winfield, Kans. 
 
 ARMSTRONG, THOMAS .... Sergeant 
 Company H, 106th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action east of Ronssoy, France, Septem- 
 ber 29, 1918. During the operations against the 
 Hindenburg line Sergt. Armstrong alone attacked 
 and drove back an enemy patrol. Later, when his 
 captain was wounded, Sergt. Armstrong remained 
 with him and killed two Germans who attacked 
 them. Home address, Mrs. Sarah Armstrong, 
 Muella Tippe, Lisbellarr, Ireland. 
 
 ARNOLD, ALBERT C. . . First Lieutenant 
 326th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near St. Juvin, France, October 10-11, 1918. 
 On the night of October 10-11 Lieut. Arnold was 
 painfully wounded while reconnoitering the enemy's 
 positions, but continued with his mission after re- 
 ceiving first aid from an accompanying soldier. 
 Early in the morning of October 11, with the assist- 
 ance of one soldier, he silenced a machine gun which 
 was enfilading our line. He was again wounded 
 while accomplishing this mission, but continued his 
 efforts until another machine gun had been put out 
 of action through his personal direction. He re- 
 mained on duty with his men until he became so 
 weak from loss of blood and exposure to gas that he 
 
 oollap.sed and was carried from the field. Home ad- 
 dress, Mrs. A. C. Arnold, wife, 2133 Liberty Street, 
 Jacksonville, Fla. 
 
 ARNOLD, ALFRED C. . Lieutenant Colonel 
 9th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Med^ah Farm, France, October 4-9, 1918. 
 This officer displayed the most inspiring personal 
 bravery and cool judgment under massed counter- 
 attacks, heavy machine-gun fire, and intensive ar- 
 tillery barrage. Performing many gallant acts be- 
 yond those in the line of his duty, he held his line, 
 maintained liaison under difficult conditions with 
 the unit on his right, and at a critical time repelled 
 a serious counterattack. 
 
 In addition to the distinguished service cross, 
 Lieut. Col. Arnold is awarded an oak-leaf cluster 
 for the following act of extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Thiaucourt, France, September 12, 
 1918: At a critical moment in the advance he went 
 through a barrage and stopped the assaulting lines 
 of a neighboring unit which had failed to halt on 
 their objective and were in danger from their own 
 barrage. His coolness in walking up and down the 
 line under heavy enemy bombardment inspired con- 
 fidence and restored order in a wavering line. Home 
 address, Mrs. A. C. Arnold, 256 West 97th Street, 
 New York City. 
 
 ARNOLD, DEWEY G Corporal 
 
 Company G, 28th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Nonsard, France, September 
 12, 1918. Accompanied by another soldier Corp. 
 Arnold attacked and destroyed an enemy machine- 
 gun nest, using only his rifle and bayonet. Home 
 address, W. T. Arnold, father, Roebuck, S. C. 
 
 ARRANTS, WILLIAM R. . First Lieutenant 
 U. S. M. C, 317th Infantry. For repeated acta 
 of extraordinary heroism in action in the Bois De 
 La Cote Lemont, France, September 28, 1918, and 
 near Nantillol, France, October 5, 1918. Lieut. 
 Arrants, with his battalion aid unit, accompanied 
 his battalion into action in the Bois De La Cote 
 Lemont and promptly opened his aid station within 
 100 yards of the front line, where he worked all night 
 under continuous fire, giving aid to the wounded. 
 When there was a shortage of stretcher bearers he 
 assisted in bringing in the wounded. Under intense 
 fire he undertook to locate the ambulance dressing 
 station and personally directed the evacuation of 
 wounded to it. In the attack from the Bois De Fay, 
 October 5, he again went with the attacking troops 
 and opened a first-aid station in an old cellar with 
 no cover. Under an intense barrage of shrapnel 
 and high-explosive shells he performed the most 
 devoted service in attending the wounded, working 
 continuously for nine hours until after his unit had 
 been ordered to retire. Home address, N. A. Ar- 
 rants, father, Decatur, Tenn. 
 
 ARSENAULT, THOMAS . Private (First Class) 
 Company G, 306th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bazoches, France, August 27, 
 1918. With an utter disregard for his personal 
 safety. Private Arsenault rescued a wounded officer 
 and carried him across an area swept by a wither- 
 ing machine-gun fire to a dre.ssing station, prevent- 
 ing the capture of a wounded man by the enemy. 
 Home address, Louise Arsenault, sister, Enkerman, 
 New Brunswick, Canada. 
 
 ARTONI, CHARLES Gunner 
 
 Third BCL Art, d'Asaut, French Army. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Masif Blanc Mont , 
 France, October 3-8, 1918. During attacks by the 
 Second American Division, he distinguished himself 
 by volunteering twice for hazardous duty; first to 
 take food to the firing line, and later to replace a 
 wounded comrade as liaison agent. His personal 
 courage and coolness under heavy fire was marked. 
 
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 ARTHUR, DOGAN H Captain 
 
 Air Service, pilot, 12th Aero Squadron. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action in the Saint Mihiel 
 sahent September 12, 1918. Lieut. Arthur, pilot, 
 and Second Lieut. Howard T. Fleeson, observer, 
 executed a difficult mission of infantry contact pa- 
 trol, without protection of accompanying battle 
 planes, on the first day of the Saint Mihiel offensive. 
 After being driven back twice by a patrol of nine 
 enemy planes, they courageously made a third at- 
 tempt in the face of a third attack by the same 
 planes, found the American lines, and after being 
 shot down, but falling uninjured in friendly terri- 
 tory, communicated their valuable information to 
 headquarters. 
 
 The bronze oak leaf is awarded Lieut. Arthur 
 for the following acts of extraordinary heroism in 
 action October 18 and 30, 1918, to be worn on the 
 distinguished service cross. On October 18, 1918, 
 while on artillery reglage, Lieut. Arthur and his 
 observer were attacked by four enemy planes. His 
 observer's guns were jammed, but Lieut. Arthur, 
 with splendid courage and coolness, outmaneuvered 
 the hostile aircraft and escaped, although they fol- 
 lowed his plane to within 25 meters of the ground, 
 badly damaging it by machine-gun fire. On October 
 30, 1918, Lieut. Arthur was one of a formation of 
 nine planes which were to take photographs in 
 German territory. Before the lines were reached 
 six planes dropped out, but the remaining three 
 entered the German lines, although they observed 
 several large formations of enemy planes in the near 
 vicinity. When they were 12 kilometers within the 
 German lines they were attacked by 18 enemy 
 Fokkers. Regardless of his own safety, Lieut. 
 Arthur engaged these planes in order to allow his 
 companions to escape, and turning toward his own 
 lines only when he saw them shot down. Then he 
 fought his way home, and in the fight which ensued 
 his observer shot down two enemy planes. Home 
 address, W. D. Arthur, 61 East Main Street, Union, 
 S. C. 
 
 ASCHER, OSCAR Corporal 
 
 Company K, 305th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action in the Argonne Forest, France, 
 October 6, 1918. Engaged as messenger. Corporal 
 Ascher made repeated trips to the most advanced 
 positions, each time under severest of machine-gun 
 fire. On one occasion he volunteered and carried a 
 message to a platoon sergeant, when the latter was 
 actually engaged in charging the enemy. Corporal 
 Ascher accomplished this hazardous mission by 
 verbally delivering the instructions contained in 
 the message, thereby materially aiding in the suc- 
 cess of the attack. Home address, Mrs. Sophia 
 Ascher, mother, 1532 Longfellow Avenue, New 
 York, N. Y. 
 
 ASCHLIMAN, PAUL Sergeant 
 
 Interpreter, French Army (attached First Amer- 
 ican Infantry Brigade). For extraordinary hero- 
 ism in action near Villers-Tournelle, France, May 
 3-4, 1918. During a particularly intense bombard- 
 ment of high explosives and gas shells. Sergeant 
 Aschliman went through the town notifying and 
 warning the troops of the presence of gas and direct- 
 ing various elements passing that point; his mi.ssion 
 at all times exposing him to this heavy fire. Home 
 address, Mrs. L. E. Aschliman, mother, 203 North 
 Grove Street, Oak Park, 111. 
 
 ASELTON, ERNEST K Private 
 
 Deceased. 76th Company, Sixth Regiment, 
 U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action 
 near St. Etienne, France, October 8, 1918. Private 
 Aselton volunteered and, under extremely heavy 
 shell and machine-gun tire, established liaison for 
 his company, bringing re-enforcements to the line 
 at a critical time, and thereby assisting materially 
 in repelling a hostile counter-attack. He was killed 
 
 later during this attack. Next of kin, Isaac Aselton, 
 father, Etter, Minn. 
 
 ASH, HAROLD JAMES . . Second Lieutenant 
 Company C, 345th Battalion, Tank Corps. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Bois de Mon- 
 trebeau, France, October 4, 1918. Driving hia 
 tank in the face of 77mm. gun Lieut. Ash, then ser- 
 geant, continued his mission, until his tank was de- 
 stroyed. He remained with the tank until a ma- 
 chine-gun nest was destroyed, and then accom- 
 panied the tank commander on foot through severe 
 fire, killing two snipers with his pistol, while the 
 commander was disabling machine and antitank 
 guns, after which he returned to his lines. Home 
 address, Mrs. Elizabeth Ash, mother, 1793 Am- 
 sterdam Avenue, New York, N. Y. 
 
 ASHBURN, ISAAC S Major 
 
 358th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Fey-en-Haye, France, during the attack 
 on the St. Mihiel salient, September 12, 1918. After 
 being practically paralyzed for more than an hour 
 from a wound in the neck, he resumed command of 
 his battalion and continued to lead it with excep- 
 tional daring and effect until he was incapacitated 
 by a second wound two days later. Home ad- 
 dress, Haygood Ashburn, brother, Greenville, Tex. 
 
 ASHCRAFT, EUGENE M. . . . Private 
 
 Company E, 28th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Exermont, France, October 
 6, 1918. Responding to a call for volunteers, Pvt. 
 Ashcraft proceeded 400 yards ahead of his platoon 
 to ascertain the location of the enemy. The mission 
 was accomplished through an extremely heavy tire, 
 but Pvt. Ashcraft, after obtaining his information, 
 successfully returned over the same ground, and 
 made his report to the platoon commander. Home 
 address, Mrs. EUzabeth Ashcroft, mother, 808 
 North I Street, Richmond. Ind. 
 
 ATCHAVIT, CALVIN Private 
 
 Company A, 357th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Fey-en-Haye, France, Sep- 
 tember 12, 1918. During the attack of his cornpany, 
 though he had been severely wounded in his left 
 arm. Private Atchavit shot and killed one of the 
 enemy and captured another. Home address, 
 Juima Archavit, brother, Walters, Okla. 
 
 ATKINS, MARVIN L. . . First Lieutenant 
 105th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near St. Souplet, France, October 18, 1918. 
 Continuing in action after being gassed, Lieut. 
 Atkins displayed exceptional personal bravery when 
 the advance of his platoon was checked by heavy 
 machine-gun fire in seizing the gun of a wounded 
 soldier and attacking a machine-gun, which he 
 silenced and captured. Under the inspiration of 
 this fearless act his company overcame several other 
 machine-gun emplacements and reached the ob- 
 jective. Home address, Mrs. Marvin L. Atkins, 
 wife, 174 Argyle Place, Arlington, N. J. 
 
 ATKINS, MOSES D Captain 
 
 353d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac. 
 tion near St. Mihiel, France, September 12-13, 1918- 
 Though he was wounded at the outset of the attack 
 Captain Atkins continued to lead his company with 
 skill and entire disregard of danger, until during the 
 attack on Thiaucourt, he was wounded a second 
 time so severely that he was unable to proceed. 
 Home address, Mrs. Clara Atkins, wife, 407 South 
 Broadway, Leavenworth, Kans. 
 
 ATKINSON, JOSEPH T Private 
 
 Company B, 112th Engineers. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Heuvel, Belgium, November 
 2, 1918. Pvt. Atkinson, with two other soldiers, 
 crossed the Scheldt River, after two attempts, and 
 
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 HEROES ALL 
 
 succeeded in stretching a line for a bridge across the 
 stream. They were discovered and fired upon by 
 the enemy, but they continued at work driving 
 stakes, and made a second trip across the river to 
 obtain wire, despite the fact that a violent artillery 
 barrage had been laid down on their position. Home 
 address, Thomas J. Atkinson, father, Freeport, Pa. 
 
 ATKINSON. RALPH Sergeant 
 
 Headquarters Company, 167th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Landres-et- 
 St. Georges, France, October 16, 1918. During the 
 attack on the Cote de Chatillon, Sergt. Atkinson, in 
 command of the Stokes Mortar Platoon, together 
 with three other soldiers, was advancing with the 
 first wave of the assault when, on nearing the ob- 
 jective, he discovered about 250 of the enemy 
 forming for a counter attack. At this juncture he 
 and his party advanced with a Stokes mortar, under 
 heavy fire, to a position where he could get a fair 
 field of fire, set up the mortar, and opened a murder- 
 ous fire on the approaching enemy, dispersing them 
 in every direction. His quick action, good judg- 
 ment, and leadership undoubtedly not only broke 
 up the enemy counterattack but inflicted severe 
 losses on the enemy. He showed extraordinary 
 heroism and courage at a critical time. Home ad- 
 dress, Mr. and Mrs. O. P. Atkinson, 914 Highland 
 Avenue, Montgomery, Ala. 
 
 ATWATER, BENJAMIN L. . First Lieutenant 
 Air Service, observer, 99th Aero Squadron. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Landres-et-St. 
 Georges, France, October 5, 1918. Lieut. Atwater 
 started on a photographic mission with Lieut. Alex- 
 ander pilot, over the enemy's lines. Forced back by 
 seven enemy planes, he determined to complete his 
 mission, and recrossed the hne eight minutes later. 
 A large group of enemy pursuit machines again at- 
 tacked his plane. Disregarding his wound, he oper- 
 ated his machine-gun with such effect that the near- 
 est of the enemy planes was put down out of control. 
 Home address, Mrs. Ella C. Atwater, mother, 152 
 Maple Avenue, Red Bank, N. J. 
 
 AUBER, JOHN J Private 
 
 Company E, 314th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Samogneaux, France. No- 
 vember 1, 1918. While standing in the entrance of 
 his dugout he saw a grenade, with fuse burning, 
 rolling into the dugout where his comrades were 
 sleeping. He picked up the grenade and attempted 
 to throw it away, but it exploded in his hand, blow- 
 ing off the hand and forearm. Home address, John 
 J. Auber, 163 Fugger Street, Elm Grove, W. Va. 
 
 AUER, CHARLES Corporal 
 
 Deceased. 20th Company, 5th Regiment, U. S. 
 M. C. Killed in action at Chateau-Thierry, France, 
 June 6, 1918, he gave the supreme proof of that ex- 
 traordinary heroism which will serve as an example 
 to hitherto untried troops. Next of kin, John F. 
 Auer, father, Baudon, Ore. 
 
 AUSTERMANN, RICHARD W. Second Lieut. 
 128th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Fismes, France, August 8, 1918. Lieut. 
 Austermann collected several groups of disorgan- 
 ized men from different companies, organized a 
 patrol, and, advancing across a creek, so deployed 
 his men as to pour a cross fire on enemy machine- 
 gun nests. Observing other nests then out of range, 
 he led a volunteer squad and cleaned out three more 
 machine-gun nests. He continued with the squad 
 and put out of action three more nests. Home ad- 
 dress, Mrs. Carrie J. Austermann, wife. Loyal, Wis. 
 
 AUSTIN, CLAUDE W. . . First Lieutenant 
 
 130th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 
 action south of Dun-sur-Meuse, France, October 5, 
 
 1918. On the evening of October 5, a shell struck 
 
 an old building in front of a dugout occupied by one 
 of Lieut. Austin's machine-gun teams, wounding 
 two of the men who were just coining out, and hurl- 
 ing them to the bottom of the steps. Fire from the 
 building spread to the framework of the dugout, 
 which contained a quantity of grenades and high 
 explosives. Lieut. Austin unhesitatingly ran to the 
 rescue of the two men and dragged them out, one at 
 a time, but they died a short time later. He then 
 entered the dugout, bringing out five unwounded 
 men, undoubtedly saving their lives, for the dugout 
 was totally destroyed a short time later. The entire 
 exploit was carried on under sniping fire from across 
 the river, as well as machine-gun and artillery fire 
 from three sides of the salient. Home address, Mrs. 
 CorneUa B. Austin, mother, Effingham, 111. 
 
 AUSTIN, EDWIN Private 
 
 Deceased. Company F, 127th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Roncheres, 
 France, July 30, 1918. He volunteered to go out in 
 advance of our front fines and bring back wounded, 
 who had been left there when his company was with- 
 drawn. He made two trips, under heavy fire, 
 bringing back wounded with the aid of another 
 soldier, but was killed by machine-gun fire when he 
 went out for the third time. Next of kin, George 
 Austin, father, Turin, Mich. 
 
 AUSTIN, FRANCIS R. . . First Lieutenant 
 Deceased. 109th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Haumont, France, Novem- 
 ber 11, 1918. He led a platoon of machine guns and 
 two 1-pounder guns with their crews under cover of 
 a fog within the enemy's wire and attacked at close 
 range a strong point held by 25 men and 10 machine- 
 guns. After this position had been reduced, con- 
 centrated rnachine-gun fire from the ranks forced 
 Lieut. Austin and his party to withdraw. Exposing 
 himself in order to place his men under cover, he 
 was mortally wounded, but he directed the dressing 
 of the wounds of his men and their evacuation before 
 he would accept any aid for himself. He died a 
 few hours later. Next of kin, Francis B. Austin, 
 father, 102 North Street, Boston, Mass. 
 
 AUSTIN, JAMES B Captain 
 
 Deceased. 38th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Cierges, France, October '8, 
 1918. Captain Austin continued for several hours 
 to command his company, after he had been shot 
 through the body and in the leg. He sent back nu- 
 merous reports to his regimental commander during 
 this period, but never mentioned the fact that he 
 was severely wounded. Next of kin, Mrs. James B. 
 Austin, wfe, in care of E. E. Calvin, President, 
 U. P. R. R., Omaha, Neb. 
 
 AUSTIN, JOHN C Corporal 
 
 Headquarters Company, 167th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Landres et St. 
 Georges, France, October 16, 1918. Corporal Aus- 
 tin volunteered and crawled forward more than 50 
 yards in the open under heavy rifle, machine-gun 
 and shell fire, from the enemy, in order to observe 
 the fire effect of a Stokes Mortar. He returned with 
 valuable information, which assisted in breaking up 
 a hostile counter-attack. A few minutes later, with 
 another soldier, he went to the assistance of a com- 
 rade, who had fallen wounded in an open field 50 
 yards away, and carried him to shelter under heavy 
 enemy maohine-gun fire. Home address, John C. 
 Austin, father, Sylacauga, Ala. 
 
 AVERY, CHARLES D. . Second Lieutenant 
 28th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Cantigny, May 27, 1918. After a two- 
 hour barrage, which caused many casualties in our 
 forces, the enemy raided a sector occupied by our 
 troops. During the attack, Lieut. Avery exhibited 
 unusual courage in holding together his handful of 
 men, after one-third had become casualties, and dis- 
 
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 tributing ammunition to remaining men, which 
 finally stopped the attack. Two prisoners were 
 taken during the battle. He was severely wounded 
 about the head, and later buried in a trench where 
 he remained for three and one-half hours, before 
 being dug out. Home address, Mrs. Charles D. 
 Avery, wife, Lincoln, Kans. 
 
 AVERY, WALTER L. . . First Lieutenant 
 95th Aero Squadron, Air Service. For extraor- 
 dinary heroism in action north of Chateau-Thierry, 
 France, July 25, 1918. While on his first patrol over 
 the enemy's lines he attacked an enemy two-seater 
 biplane. While thus occupied he was vigorously at- 
 tacked by another enemy plane, but by a quick turn, 
 skillful maneuvering, and accurate shooting he 
 drove the second plane to the American side of the 
 lines, where it crashed into the woods. Lieut. 
 Avery's motor was badly damaged by bullets, but 
 he made a successful landing back of our lines, 
 where he learned that the enemy pilot who had been 
 made a prisoner was a German ace credited with 44 
 victories. Lieut. Avery's conduct was especially 
 commendable because his plane had been seriously 
 damaged at the beginning of the combat. Home 
 address, F. E. Avery, 1199 Franklin Avenue, Colum- 
 bus, Ohio. 
 
 AWBREY, CLARENCE Private 
 
 Company B, 6th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Fontaines, France, Novem- 
 ber 7, 1918. Pvt. Awbrey accompanied by three 
 other soldiers volunteered and went out under 
 heavy machine-gun and artillery fire to rescue a 
 wounded comrade. Failing in the first attenript 
 they again tried, and this time succeeded in bringing 
 the wounded man to the shelter. Home address, 
 Mrs. Sarah Jane Awbrey, mother, Taylorsville, Ky. 
 
 AXTON. ANDREW K Private 
 
 Deceased. Company I, 6th Regiment, U. S. 
 M. C. In the Bois de Belleau, France, June 6, 1918, 
 he was conspicuous for his bravery and coolness in 
 advancing with an automatic rifle on a strongly de- 
 fended machine-gun position. He was killed in the 
 performance of his duty. Next of kin, Mrs. Nell P. 
 Axton, mother. Water Street, West Brownsville, 
 Pa. 
 
 AYERS, JOHN Corporal 
 
 Company C, 115th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Sivry, France. During 
 several engagements in the vicinity of Sivry, Corp. 
 Ayers, upon his own initiative, went forward and 
 located enemy machine-gun nests. On another 
 occasion, his platoon having lost connection with 
 his company during a heavy enemy artillery fire, he 
 reconnoitered the position and established liaison 
 with his company. Home address, John Ayers, Sr., 
 father, Easton, Md. 
 
 AYLWARD, WILLIAM B. . . . Corporal 
 Company A, 102nd Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Epieds, France, July 23, 
 1918. Corporal Aylward maintained liaison be- 
 tween the platoons of his company, and, after his 
 platoon commander and sergeant had been shot 
 down, he took command of the platoon, remaining 
 in command until only two men and himself were 
 left alive and unwounded. Although slightly 
 gassed, he remained on duty, rendering first aid 
 and carrying wounded to the First Aid Station 
 until he became so overcome from the effects of the 
 gas, that he had to be evacuated. Home address, 
 Mrs. John Leahy, 1318 East Main Street, Water- 
 bury. Ccnn. 
 
 AYOTTE, EDWARD E Private 
 
 Headquarters Company, 103d Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Bouresches, 
 France, July 20, 1918. Under the deadly fire of the 
 
 enemy's artillery and machine-guns. Private Ayotte 
 administered first aid to many wounded. He car- 
 ried a wounded officer some distance to safety, after 
 which he returned, ceasing in his atttention to the 
 wounded only after all had received aid. Home ad- 
 dress, William E. Ayotte, 12 Grove Street, Houl- 
 ton. Me. 
 
 BABCOCK, PHILIP R. . . First Lieutenant 
 
 Pilot, 88th Aero Squadron. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Fismes, France, Augustll, 
 1918, together with John W. Jordan, second lieu- 
 tenant, 7th Field Artillery, observer; Roger W. 
 Hitchcock, second lieutenant, pilot; James S. D. 
 Burns, deceased, second lieutenant, 101st Field 
 .\rtillery, observer; Louis G. Bernheimer, first lieu- 
 tenant, pilot; James A. Palmer, second lieutenant, 
 15th Field Artillery, observer; Joel H. McClendon, 
 deceased, first lieutenant, pilot; and Charles W. 
 Plummer, deceased, second lieutenant, 101st P'ield 
 Artillery, all attached to the same squadron. 
 
 Under the protection of three pursuit planes, all 
 carrying a pilot and observer, Lieuts. Bornheimer 
 and Jordan, in charge of a photo plane, carried out 
 successfully a hazardous photographic mission over 
 the enemy's lines to the River Aisne. The four 
 American ships were attacked by 12 enemy battle 
 planes. Lieut. Bernheimer, by coolly and skillfully 
 maneuvering his ship, and Lieut. Jordan, by ac- 
 curate operation of his machine-gun, in spite of 
 wounds in the shoulder and leg, aided materially in 
 the victory which came to the American ships, and 
 returned safely with 36 valuable photographs. 
 
 The pursuit plane operated by Lieuts. Hitchcock 
 and Burns was disabled while these two ofiBcers 
 were fighting effectively. Lieut. Burns was mor- 
 tally wounded and his body jammed the controls. 
 After a headlong fall of 2,500 meters, Lieut. Hitch- 
 cock succeeded in regaining control of this plane 
 and piloted it back to the airdrome. 
 
 Lieuts. McClendon and Plummer were shot 
 down and killed after a vigorous combat with five 
 of the enemy planes. Lieuts. Babcock and Palmer, 
 by gallant and skillful fighting, aided in driving off 
 the German plane and were materially responsible 
 for the successful execution of the photographic 
 mission. Home address, Mrs. Susan Babcock, 
 mother, Litchfield, Conn. 
 
 BABST, JULIUS J Frst Lieutenant 
 
 Chaplain, 23d Infantry. For extraordinary hero- 
 ism in action at Chateau-Thierry, France, June 6-7, 
 1918. Chaplain Babst displayed exceptional brav- 
 ery and devotion to duty by repeatedly going out 
 from the first-aid station of his battalion to care for 
 the wounded, and voluntarily exposing himself to 
 terrific artillery and machine-gun fire to administer 
 the last sacraments to the dying. At imminent risk 
 to his own life he worked to improve the conditions 
 at the aid station, and fearlessly conducted burial 
 services under fire. For the following acts of extra- 
 ordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne, Octo- 
 ber 3-9, 1918, Chaplain Babst is awarded an oak 
 leaf cluster, to be worn with the Distinguished Ser- 
 vice Cross: He showed magnificent courage in car- 
 ing for the wounded under heavy fire, having per- 
 sonally administered to over 50 officers and men; 
 also assuring their evacuation. He showed remark- 
 able devotion to duty by refusing an opportunity to 
 attend chaplain's school, preferring to accompany 
 his regiment into battle, where he labored unceas- 
 ingly for seven days, during which time he perform- 
 ed many acts of bravery. Home address, Charles 
 Babst, father, Naperville, 111. 
 
 BACHMAN, JOHN A. . . Second Lieutenant 
 Deceased. 308th Machine-gun Battalion. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Jaulny, 
 France, September 26, 1918. During an early 
 morning raid Lieut. Bachman attempted to place 
 two guns in position, when the enemy opened a 
 terrific barrage. He was ordered to shelter on the 
 
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 hill, and, after his men had taken refuge there, he 
 went back to determine whether or not all of his 
 men had found shelter. In passing through the 
 heavy barrage he was hit by a shell and instantly 
 killed. Next of kin, F. A. Bachman, 248 Schucle 
 Avenue, Buffalo, N. Y. 
 
 BACKLEY, EDWARD J Private 
 
 Company D, 28th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Berzy-le-See, France, July 20, 
 1918, He showed exceptional courage and devotion 
 to duty in unhesitatingly advancing against the in- 
 tense fire of a machine-gun and assisting in cap- 
 turing the gun and crew. Home address, Mrs. 
 Elizabeth Backley, mother, 1410 Washburn Ave- 
 nue, Chicago, 111. 
 
 BACKUS, DAVID H. . . . First Lieutenant 
 Pilot, Air Service, 49th Aero Squadron. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Etain, France, 
 September 26, 1918. He was one of a patrol of five 
 monoplanes that were attacked by nine enemy 
 planes (Fokker type) in a superior position. The 
 American patrol leader, seeing the futility of giving 
 combat, turned toward our lines with the enemy in 
 close pursuit. One of our patrol, however, fell be- 
 hind, and the enemy planes dove upon him. Lieut. 
 Backus, although beyond danger, seeing the pre- 
 dicament of his comrade, turned, and alone attackd 
 the enemy, destroying one and dispersing the 
 others. A bronze oak leaf to be worn with the 
 Distinguished Service Cross is awarded Lieutenant 
 Backus for extarordinary heroism in action in the 
 region of Landrevill, France, October, 23, 1918. 
 A patrol of American monoplace planes attacked 
 an enemy formation of superior number. Fly- 
 ing rear position, he maneuvered above the 
 attack to prevent other enemy planes from as- 
 sisting their companions. In the midst of the 
 combat he saw three planes escaping from 
 battle. He immediately gave chase and attacked 
 and shot down all three of the enemy. Home ad- 
 dress, C. J. Backus, father, 578 Holly Avenue, St. 
 Paul, Minn. 
 
 BACON, BENJAMIN R Sergeant 
 
 Company D, 326th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action south of Champigneulle, France, 
 October 16, 1918. Twice wounded by machine-gun 
 bullets, Sergt. Bacon continued to lead his platoon 
 through heavy artillery and machine-gun fire, pene- 
 trating the enemy lines and silencing several ma- 
 chine-guns. Home address, Charles M. Bacon, 
 father, 2135 North Ninth Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 
 
 BADHAM, WILLIAM T. . . First Lieutenant 
 Air Service, observer, 91st Aero Squadron. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Nuzancy, 
 France, October 23, 1918. This oflScer gave proof 
 of exceptional bravery while on a photographic 
 mission 25 kilometers within the enemy lines. His 
 plane was attacked by a formation of 30 enemy 
 aircraft; by skillful work with his machine-gun 
 Lieut. Badham successfully repelled the attack and 
 destroyed two German planes. At the same time 
 he manipulated his camera and obtained photo- 
 graphs of great military value. Home address, 
 H. L. Badham, Whitaker Street, Birmingham, Ala. 
 
 BAER, PAUL FRANK . . First Lieutenant 
 Air Service, pilot, 103d Aero Squadron. On 
 March 11, 1918, he attacked, alone, a group of 
 seven enemy pursuit machines, destroying one, 
 which fell near the French lines northeast of Rheims, 
 France. On March 16, 1918, he attacked two 
 enemy two-seaters, one of which fell in flames in 
 approximately the same region. 
 
 He was awarded a bronze oak leaf for the follow- 
 ing acts of extraordinary heroism in action: He 
 brought down enemy planes on April 5, 12, and 23, 
 1918, and on May 8, 1918, he destroyed two German 
 machines, and on May 21, 1918, he destroyed his 
 
 eighth enemy plane. Home address, Mrs. Emma 
 Dyer, mother, 1304 Maud Street, Ft. Wayne, Ind. 
 
 BAESEL, ALBERT E. . . Second Lieutenant 
 Deceased. 148th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Ivoiry, France, September 
 27, 1918. Lieut. Baesel bravely went forward in ad- 
 vance of the line, under heavy machine-gun fire, 
 to rescue a wounded soldier, and, having recovered 
 him, had almost reached shelter with him when 
 both were killed. Next of kin, Henry Baesel, 
 father, R. F. D., Berea, Ohio. 
 
 BAGBY, RALPH B. . . . First Lieutenant 
 Field Artillery, observer, 88th Aero Squadron. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action near Tailley, 
 France, November 2, 1918. Lieut. Bagby and First 
 Lieut. Louis G. Bernheimer, pilot, on their own 
 initia,tive went on a reconnaissance mission, flying 
 50 kilometers behind the German lines, securing 
 valuable information as to the condition of the 
 bridges across the Meuse River and enemy activity 
 in the back areas and also harassing enemy troops. 
 Home address, R. J. Bagby, father. New Haven, 
 Mo. 
 
 BAILEY, ALFRED G Sergeant 
 
 Deceased. Company E, 38th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Moulins, France, 
 July 15, 1918. Sergt. Bailey, unaided, killed two 
 enemy machine gunners and captured a third, 
 together with his machine-gun. Next of kin, Mrs. 
 Sarah E. Bailey, mother, Eli, Okla. 
 
 BAILEY, ERNEST O Corporal 
 
 Company E, 117th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Premont, France, October 9, 
 1918; and near Molain, France, October 17, 1918. 
 When his company was held up by machine-gun 
 fire, he carried a message across open ground to a 
 tank commander, whose tank brought the needed 
 support for reducing the nests. Later, in company 
 with an officer, he braved intense shell fire to rescue 
 a wounded soldier. Home address, Mrs. Sarah E. 
 Bailey, mother, Luther, Okla. 
 
 BAILEY, GEORGE W. . Ph. Mate (Third Class) 
 U. S. N., attached to 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action near St. 
 Etienne, France, October 4, 1918. Pharmacist's 
 Mate Bailey voluntarily went out in front of the 
 most advanced positions of our troops in order to 
 render first aid to a number of wounded soldiers. 
 He continued the work until all the wounded had 
 been given first aid and evacuated. Home address, 
 Mr. Charles O. Bailey, father, 27 Rensselaer Ave- 
 nue, Ogdensburg, N. Y. 
 
 BAILEY, HENRY S. . . . First Lieutenant 
 363d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion during the Argonne-Meuse offensive, France, 
 September 26, 1918. Commanding a small detach- 
 ment which was being held up by machine-gun fire, 
 Lieut. Bailey, with one soldier proceeded to force 
 the enemy's withdrawal. Working ahead under 
 terrific fire, although wounded, he made his way to 
 the right flank of the enemy's position, and within 
 15 minutes silenced the fire. Home address, Mrs. 
 Neta S. Bailey, wife, 615 Twenty-second Street, 
 Berkeley, Cal. 
 
 BAILEY, IVAN Y Private 
 
 1st Battalion, Intelligence Section, 361st Infantry. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action near Gesnes, 
 France, October 10, 1918. While on a liaison patrol 
 Pvt. Bailey and Corp. Carl G. Theobald attacked 
 and captured a hostile machine-gun nest and its 
 entire crew. Pvt. Bailey then took the prisoners 
 across No Man's Land to our lines under machine- 
 gun fire. Home address, Willis Bailey, father. Fort 
 Shaw, Mont. 
 
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 BAILEY, JESSE M. . . Private (First Class) 
 Sanitary Detachment, 103d Machine Gun Bat- 
 talion. For extraordinary heroism in action .near 
 Chateau-Thierry, France, July 18-24, 1918. He 
 gave an inspiring example of courage and coolness 
 in treating wounded for two days without rest or 
 food and under intense artillery and machine-gun 
 fire. While maintaining a dressing station in a 
 crater, an enemy shell struck in the center of the 
 hole, wounding nearly all in the crater and severely 
 injuring one man, who was buried in the earth and 
 debris. Upon regaining consciousness Pvt. Bailey 
 treated all of the wounded men, helped them to the 
 first-aid station, returned and dug out the man who 
 had been buried and left for dead and succeeded in 
 resuscitating him. Home address, Robert C. 
 Melchel, stepfather, Southberry, Conn. 
 
 BAILEY, ROBERT M. . Second Lieutenant 
 Deceased. 114th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Verdun, France, October 12, 
 1918. Leading his platoon against an enemy posi- 
 tion, Lieut. Bailey was fatally wounded, but re- 
 fused to leave until his position was organized and a 
 counterattack repulsed. Next of kin, Mrs. AUce 
 O. Bailey, mother, Anderson, S. C. 
 
 BAILEY, THOMAS Captain 
 
 111th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Fismes, France, September 4, 1918. 
 When the advance was held up owing to lack of 
 information and no man volunteered for reconnais- 
 sance mission because of the hazard attached there- 
 to, Capt. (then First Lieut.) Bailey undertook the 
 mission. Crawling on his belly 100 yards across an 
 open space and then traversing 200 yards of woods 
 infested by the enemy he gained and returned with 
 information of the greatest value, making possible 
 a subsequent and successful attack. Home address, 
 Mrs. Mary Bailey, wife, 5325 Lena Street, German- 
 town, Philadelphia, Pa. 
 
 BAILEY, WALTER J. . Private (First Class) 
 Machine Gun Company, 325th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near St. Juvin, 
 France, October 12, 1918. Securing a captured 
 German machine gun, Pvt. Bailey operated it 
 against the enemy from an exposed position until he 
 was wounded and rendered unconscious by an 
 enemy shell. Home address, William S. Bailey, 
 father, Oquawka. 111. 
 
 BAIN, EDGAR Captain 
 
 119th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Busigny, France, October 9, 1918. Ad- 
 vancing under heavy fire with orders to pass through 
 the front line company, he found the troops he was 
 to reUeve 1000 yards from their position, falling 
 back. Rallying them, he personally led the troops 
 in advance, under terrific fire, assaulting and captur- 
 ing the assigned objective. Home address, Mrs. 
 Edgar H. Bain, wife, Goldsboro, N. C. 
 
 BAINBRIDGE, ROGER J. . . . Corporal 
 Company A, 26th Infantry. While acting as 
 liaison corporal near Soissons, France, July 19, 1918, 
 he was severely wounded, but nevertheless con- 
 tinued in action and killed three of the enemy before 
 being ordered to a dressing station for treatment. 
 Home address, Theresa Dahl, Edmund, Okla. 
 
 BAIR, HOWARD A. . . Second Lieutenant 
 Deceased. 314th Infantry. For exraordinary 
 heroism in action near Barricurt, France, Nov. 2, 
 1918. Calling on his platoon to follow, Lieut. Bair 
 pushed forward and attacked enemy machine-gun 
 nests. After killing two of the enemy, he himself 
 was killed by a hand grenade, while accepting the 
 surrender of another of the enemy. Next of kin, 
 Mrs. Frances Bair, mother, Rittman, Ohio. 
 
 BAKER, DOUGLAS B. . . First Lieutenant 
 30th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Bois de Beuge and Bois De La 
 Pultiere, October 9-15, 1918. During the 
 period October 9-15, 1918, Lieut. Baker made fre- 
 quent trips through heavy shell, gas, and machine- 
 gun fire to repair broken telephone and telegraph 
 wires, and when they could no longer be repaired 
 he personally carried messages through the shell- 
 swept area. On October 15 he personally recon- 
 noitered the Bois De La Pultiere under heavy 
 machine-gun and shell fire in an endeavor to find a 
 suitable location for his regimental post of com- 
 mand. Home address, Mrs. George D. Baker, 
 mother, 115 Upham Street, Melrose. Mass. 
 
 BAKER, EMORY L Private 
 
 Deceased. Company M, 28th Infantry. On 
 May 28, 1918, near Cantigny, France, while acting 
 as platoon runner, he passed through three violent 
 artillery barrages with coolness and apparent con- 
 tempt for danger, and repeatedly carried ammuni- 
 tion to his comrades under fire. Next of kin, 
 Mrs. Augusta Baker, mother. New Bloomfield, Mo. 
 
 BAKER, HARRY I Sergeant 
 
 Company C, 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne, 
 France, October 4, 1918. Sergt. Baker disregarded 
 his own safety by going out under very heavy shell 
 and machine-gun fire to carry a wounded comrade 
 to a place of safety. Home address, William L. 
 Baker, father, 934 Bannock Street, Denver, Colo. 
 
 BAKER, JESSE Private 
 
 Company A, 312th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Grand Pre, France, October 
 18, 1918. On October 18 Pvt. Baker carried a mes- 
 sage from his platoon leader to the leader of an ad- 
 joining platoon, crossing an area swept by an intense 
 machine-gun fire. While waiting for a reply he was 
 seriously wounded, but returned with the answer to 
 his platoon leader, remaining on duty until ordered 
 evacuated by his commanding officer. Home ad- 
 dress, Mrs. Josephine Baker, mother, 225 Chamber 
 Street, Phillipsburg, N. J. 
 
 BAKER, JOHN Private 
 
 Company I, 368th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Binarville, France, Septem- 
 ber 28, 1918. Although severely wounded in the 
 right hand, losing two fingers, Pvt. Baker, a runner 
 continued three hundred yards through heavy 
 enemy machine-gun fire to the forward battalion, 
 and delivered his message alone, having been de- 
 serted by an unwounded fellow runner. Home ad- 
 dress, Henry Baker, Cheriton, Va. 
 
 BAKER, JOHN M Corporal 
 
 Company G, 4th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Roncheres, France, July 29, 
 1918. Corporal Baker led a patrol through heavy 
 machine-gun fire, in an attack on an enemy nest. 
 Seeing all the members of his patrol lying about, 
 either killed or wounded, he courageously continued 
 the fire, killing a sniper who had been inflicting 
 severe losses. 
 
 For the following act of extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Cunel, France, October 14, 1918. Corp. 
 Baker is awarded an Oak-leaf Cluster, to be worn 
 with the distinguished-service cross. After his 
 platoon commander was wounded Corp. Baker 
 took command; and, after being wounded, refused 
 to go for treatment, remaining to lead his platoon 
 for two days, until relieved. Home address. Miss 
 Carrie Lowery, sister, Medenth College, Raleigh, 
 N. C. 
 
 BAICER, JOHN T. , . Sergeant (First Class) 
 Company F, 7th Regiment, United States Engi- 
 neers. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
 
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 Brueilles, France, October 18, and November 3-4, 
 1918. On October 18, Sergt. Baker, with a detail of 
 19 men, carrying wire for wiring in outposts, fol- 
 lowed the infantry through the Bois de Rappe, 
 where he employed his men as infantry to assist in 
 holding the captured position. Later wired in four 
 outposts in direct view of and under heavy fire from 
 the enemy. On November 3 and 4 he succeeded 
 several times in laying foot bridges across the 
 Meuse, under heavy fire, allowing the infantry to 
 cross to the east bank. Home address, J. A. 
 Freck, friend, Bancroft, Iowa. 
 
 BAKER, McLAURIN Sergeant 
 
 Company C, 105th Field Signal Battalion. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Mazingheim, 
 France, October 18, 1918. During the fighting 
 around Mazingheim, Serg. Baker, while attached to 
 the 120th Infantry, was painfully wounded by 
 shrapnel, which necessitated his going to the first- 
 aid station for treatment. Realizing that his ser- 
 vices were greatly needed at the line he refused to 
 be evacuated, but remained in action until the 
 troops were withdrawn. Home address, Mrs. 
 Lizzie Morrell, mother, R. F. D. No. 1, Timmons- 
 ville. S. C. 
 
 BALCH, JOHN H. . Pharmacists' Mate, U. S. N. 
 Sixth Regiment, U. S. M. C For repeated acts 
 of extraordinary heroism in action in the Bois de 
 Belleau, France, June 6-8, 1918, near Vierzy, 
 France, July 19, 1918; and near St. Etienne-aux- 
 Arnes, France, October 5, 1918. During the attack 
 in the Bois de Belleau, Pharmacist's Mate Balch 
 displayed conspicuous coolness under shell fire in 
 evacuating wounded men. During the action near 
 Vierzy, he worked unceasingly for sixteen hours, 
 giving assistance to the wounded on a field torn by 
 high explosive shells and covered by direct machine- 
 gun fire. Near St. Etienne-aux-Arnes, he again 
 gave proof of excellent judgment and courage in 
 establishing an advance dressing station under vio- 
 lent shell and machine-gun fire, thereby saving 
 many lives which would otherwise have been lost. 
 Home address, Mrs. Mary Baloh, mother. Drum- 
 right, Okla. 
 
 BALD, EDWARD Corporal 
 
 6th Machine Gun Battalion. U. S. M. C. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Somme-Py, 
 France, October 2-10, 1918. Corp. Bald maneuv- 
 ered his machine-gun squad independently of the 
 platoon, going forward under intense enemy 
 machine-gun and artillery fire and concentrations of 
 gas. On one occasion he led his squad regardless of 
 personal danger, in the rear of the German positions, 
 and laid down a flanking fire against a portion of the 
 enemy line, facilitating its capture, together with a 
 number of the enemy. Home address, Mrs. Laura 
 Heintze, 858 Mt. Ephriam Avenue, Camden, N. J. 
 
 BALDRIDGE, ROBERT L. . . . Private 
 Ambulance Company, 148, 112th Sanitary Train. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action near Heurne, 
 Belgium, November 4, 1918. With two other sol- 
 diers, Pvt. Baldridge volunteered to rescue two 
 wounded men who had been lying in an exposed 
 position on the opposite bank of the Scheldt River 
 for two days. Making two trips across the stream 
 in the face of heavy machine-gun and shell fire, he 
 and his companion succeeded in carrying both the 
 wounded men to shelter. Home address, Samuel W. 
 Baldridge, father. Dexter, Mo. 
 
 BALDWIN, MOSES S Corporal 
 
 Company G, 167th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Landres-et-St. Georges, 
 France, October 15, 1918. In an attack on the Cote 
 de Chatillon, disregarding all personal danger, he 
 repeatedly went over shell-swept areas under 
 heavy machine-gun fire to give first-aid treatment 
 
 to the wounded and carry them to shelter. Home 
 address, Mrs. Minnie J. Baldwin, Midland City, 
 Ala.. 
 
 BALDWIN. THOMAS . Private (First Class) 
 Company K, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 18, 
 1918. After all the other runners of his platoon had 
 been either killed or wounded by machine-gun and 
 shell fire and he himself had been seriously wounded 
 Pvt. Baldwin refused evacuation, continuing with 
 his mission. After making three trips through the 
 heavy barrage he guided platoons to their desig- 
 nated objectives, after which he was ordered to a 
 dressing station. Home address, Herman Baldwin, 
 father, 1413 South Eleventh Street, Ironton, Ohio. 
 
 BALL. ERNEST B. . Pharmacist's Mate, U. S N. 
 Company E, 5th Regiment, U.S.M.C. For extra- 
 ordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne, France, 
 October 3. 1918. Pharmacist's Mate Ball continu- 
 ally exposed himself to severe machine-gun and 
 artillery fire while dressing and carrjdng wounded 
 soldiers belonging to the unit to which he was 
 attached. Home address, Etta Ball, mother, 
 Ukiah. CaUf. 
 
 BALL, ERNEST W Corporal 
 
 Company H, 36l3t Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Eclisfontaine, France, Sep- 
 tember 29, 1918. While his company was being 
 harassed by enemy snipers hidden in imitation 
 tanks, Pvt. Ball, without aid, went forward and suc- 
 ceeded in killing one and capturing another. Home 
 address, Mrs. Edith Ball, Rigley, Ida. 
 
 BALL, RALPH Corporal 
 
 Company M, 16th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Fleville, France, October 9, 
 1918. Although severely wounded, Corp. Ball led 
 his section through a terrific barrage and advanced 
 until his men had safely passed the bombed area 
 before he would allow himself to be evacuated. 
 Home address, Mrs. G. Ball, mother, Millbrook, 
 N. Y. 
 
 BALL, WILL R Corporal 
 
 Company G, 357th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Fey-en-Haye, France, Sep- 
 tember 9-17, 1918. Becoming separated from his 
 patrol, Corp. Ball, with another soldier, attacked an 
 enemy patrol and drove it off, though the number ol 
 their opponents was estimated at 50. He did ex- 
 cellent work with his platoon in the advance of 
 September 12 north of Fey-en-Haye, in rushing 
 machine-gun nests. On September 17 he was a 
 mefnber of an outpost attacked by a larger body of 
 Germans. Though wounded, he remained at his 
 post. Home address, William E. Ball, Lindsay, 
 Okla. 
 
 BALLARD, BLACKBURN W. . . Corporal 
 Deceased. Company A, 1st Engineers. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Verdun, France, 
 October 9, 1918. Advancing alone ahead of his 
 squad, in the face of unusual machine-gun fire, Corp. 
 Ballard set out to attack a machine-gun nest. He 
 so inspired his men that they came to his assistance, 
 and under his direction, the stronghold was taken, 
 together with many prisoners. While guarding the 
 collected prisoners he was killed. Next of kin. R. 
 B. Ballard, father, Colusa, Cal. 
 
 BALLARD. FREDERICK E. . . . Private 
 Deceased. Company C, 102d Machine Gun 
 Battalion. For extraordinary heroism in action 
 near Maroheville, France, September 26, 1918. 
 Pvt. Ballard displayed remarkable courage and 
 coolness during this engagement. When apparently 
 trapped in an enemy trench near a machine-gun 
 emplacement, he worked his way out under the wire 
 
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 entanglement in plain view of the enemy, and, re- 
 turning with hand grenades, assisted in bombing 
 out the machine-gun nest and capturing some of 
 the men who were defending it. Later he accom- 
 panied a detachment and assisted in mopping up 
 the town, driving out the enemy, and taking sev- 
 eral prisoners. While thus engaged he was struck 
 by an exploding shell and killed. Next of kin, 
 Mrs. Jessie E. Ballard, mother, 82 Andover Street, 
 Ludlow Vt. 
 
 BALLARD, WALTER D Private 
 
 Company B, 16th Infantry. Displaying excep- 
 tional initiative and bravery throughout the opera- 
 tions south of Soissons, France, July 18 to 22, 1918, 
 he with extraordinary heroism on July 21, 1918, 
 with two companions, captured two rnachine guns 
 that were causing heavy losses to his company. 
 Home address, F. H. Ballard, brother, Redfield, la. 
 
 BALLESTERO, FRED V Private 
 
 Company A, 363rd Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Very, France, September 26, 
 1918. At the very outset of the action, Private 
 Ballestero took six prisoners single handed and 
 under fire. After his company had been stopped by 
 heavy firing, he and another soldier went ahead on 
 a reconnaissance mission and encountered heavy 
 machine-gun fire. Sending his companion back 
 with information and for help, he alone pressed on, 
 capturing a machine-gun and its entire crew. Home 
 address, Mrs. Fred V. Ballestero, wife, 502 23rd 
 Street, Tacoma, Wash. 
 
 BALLING, JOSEPH P Corporal 
 
 Company M, 311th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Grand-Pre, France, Novem- 
 ber 1, 1918. Assigned to the duty of carrying ra- 
 tions, water and ammunition to the front line. Cor- 
 poral Balling led his details over ground, under in- 
 cessant gas attacks, and terrific shell fire. Although 
 his force was greatly decreased through casualties, 
 he maintained complete control, and succeeded in 
 supplying the troops with necessities. After being 
 helplessly woundecl, he directed the movements for 
 the safety of his detail and the care of the wounded. 
 Home address, Mrs. Caroline Balling, mother, 38 
 Ideal Street, Buffalo, N. Y. 
 
 BANAHAN, RAYMOND F. , . . Sergeant 
 Company L, 115th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action Hear Bois de Consenvoye, France, 
 October 10, 1918. Through heavy artillery fire, 
 Sergt. Banahan went to the side of a wounded com- 
 rade who was exposed to the enemy and in a help- 
 less condition. Taking his wounded comrade with 
 him, he returned to safety, his whole journey being 
 made through an artillery barrage. Home address, 
 Frank P. Banahan, father, 424 South Strieker 
 Street, Baltimore, Md. 
 
 BANE, THOMAS P Corporal 
 
 Company C, 117th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Busigny, France, October 9, 
 1918. Corporal Bane, while leading his squad in 
 the advance with his company, was wounded by a 
 machine-gun bullet in the head. Despite his 
 wound, he continued in the advance until the ob- 
 jective was reached and the position consolidated. 
 Corporal Bane on the day previous, in company 
 with two companions, rushed a nearby machine- 
 gun nest, killing five of the enemy and capturing 
 the remainder. Home address, Daniel D. Bane, 
 fathsr, 203 Elm Street, Durham, N. C. 
 
 BANKS, CARL Sergeant 
 
 Company K, 126th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Juvigny, north of Soissons, 
 France, August 28, 1918. Though he was severely 
 wounded by machine-gun fire, Sergt. Banks con- 
 tinued to lead his platoon throughout the attack 
 
 until his company reformed, and an emergency no 
 longer existed. Home address. Rev. Henry Banks, 
 father, Lowell, Mich. 
 
 BANKS, LEONARD S Private 
 
 Deceased. Company G, 4th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action in the Foret de Fere, 
 France, July 23, 1918. Badly wounded while on 
 patrol Pvt. Banks returned to his company to get 
 assistance for wounded comrades. He then volun- 
 teered and led the first-aid men through heavy gas 
 and shell bombardment to the place where his 
 wounded comrades were. Home address. Swan 
 Banks, father, R. F. D. No. 2, Farnum, Neb. 
 
 BANN, EDDIE Private 
 
 Company M, 318th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action in the Bois des Ogons, France, 
 October 4, 1918. Pvt. Bann was acting as stretcher 
 bearer with another soldier who was shot by a 
 sniper. Going out under fire from the sniper, he 
 captured the latter with the aid of another man. 
 While taking his prisoner to the rear, Pvt. Bann 
 found a wounded man, whom he carried to the aid 
 station under heavy fire, while his companion went 
 on with the prisoner. Upon returning from the aid 
 station he continued his work of rescuing the 
 wounded. Home address, Mrs. Margaret Bann, 
 mother, 93 Reedsbale Street, North Side, Pitts- 
 burgh, Pa. 
 
 BARBER, HENRY A. . . First Lieutenant 
 9th Machine Gun Battalion. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Moulins, France, July 14-15, 
 1918. Seeing his right flank badly exposed to the 
 enemy's advance across the Marne, Lieut. Barber 
 changed the position of two of his guns to meet this 
 emergency, performing this task during terrific 
 enemy fire. He then ran a distance of 150 yards in 
 the open to stop the fire of our own infantry on our 
 troops. Going forward to the aid of a wounded 
 soldier, Lieut. Barber administered first aid and was 
 carrying the wounded man to safety, when the 
 latter died. Picking up the one remaining undam- 
 aged gun, he opened fire on the enemy, who were 
 crossing the river, sinking one boat, killing many, 
 and causing the others to abandon their boats. 
 Home address, Mrs. Inez Barber, mother, 11 
 High Street, Cambridge, Md. 
 
 BARBER, THOMAS M. . . First Lieutenant 
 Medical Reserve Corps. On May 28-30, 1918, 
 near Cantigny, France, he repeatedly demonstrated 
 heroic self-sacrifice by caring for wounded under 
 enemy fire with apparent contempt for his own 
 safety. When his aid station had been destroyed 
 by shell fire he promptly moved into a shell hole 
 nearby and continued his faithful work. Home ad- 
 dress, Mrs. T. L. Barber, mother, 915 Crescent 
 Road, Charleston, W.Va. 
 
 BARBIER, ALEX J Private 
 
 Headquarters Company, 356th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Bantheville, 
 France, October 22, 1918. While engaged in a raid 
 on enemy positions, Pvt. Barbier was painfully 
 wounded in the head, but refused to go to the rear, 
 remaining on duty with his platoon and taking an 
 active part in the action for 24 hours after being 
 wounded. Home address, Mrs. L. C. Barbier, 
 mother, White Castle, La. 
 
 BARBOUR, WILLIAM C. . Private (First Class) 
 Deceased. Company C, 119th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Busigny, 
 France, October 9, 1918. During the operations 
 near Busigny, on October 9, Pvt. Barbour, with one 
 other soldier, voluntarily left his place of com- 
 parative safety and advanced into the open in 
 the face of close-range machine-gun fire, to rescue a 
 severely wounded comrade. He received a severe 
 
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 HEROES ALL 
 
 wound while engaged in this self-appointed task, 
 from which he later died. Next of kin. Mrs. 
 Mandy Barbour, mother, R. F. D. No. 1, Smith- 
 field, N. C. 
 
 BARCZYKOWSKI, FRANK JOHN . Private 
 Company H, 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Vierzy, France, 
 July 19, 1918. He displayed exceptional bravery in 
 charging three machine guns with the aid of a small 
 detachment of his comrades, killing the crews and 
 capturing the guns, which were immediately turned 
 on the Germans, thereby opening the line for the 
 advance of his company, which had been held up by 
 the enemy's fire 
 
 For the following act of extraordinary heroism 
 in action in the Bois de Belleau, France, June 11, 
 1918, Pvt. Barczykowsld is awarded an Oak Leaf 
 Cluster to be worn with the Distinguished Service 
 Cross. When all the other members of their group 
 had been killed or wounded by fire from an enemy 
 machine gun, Pvt. Barczykowski and another sol- 
 dier charged this gun and killed the entire crew. 
 Home address, Frank Barczykowski, father, 18 
 Klaus Street, Buffalo, N. Y. 
 
 BARD, FRANKLIN C Sergeant 
 
 Company K, 385th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near St. Juvin, France, October 
 14-18, 1918. After all the officers of his company 
 had become casualties, Sergt. Bard reorganized the 
 company with notable bravery and skill, and led it 
 forward to its objective. Retaining command next 
 day, though handicapped by numerous casualties, 
 he kept his men well in hand and successfully led 
 them in all advances which were ordered, inspiring 
 them by his courage and coolness. Home address, 
 Mrs. Orville Bard, mother, 25 Calvin Street, Adams, 
 Mass. 
 
 BARDEMAN, NEARNEY . Private (First Class) 
 Deceased. Company B, 307th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Grandpre, 
 France, October 15, 1918. Pvt. Bardeman, acting 
 aa scout for his platoon, was attempting to effect a 
 crossing over the river under heavy machine-gun 
 and sniping fire. When he was struck by a bullet 
 and mortally wounded he called out a warning to 
 the other five members of the platoon to take cover, 
 thereby saving many lives. Next of kin, ShumUn 
 Bardeman, father, Dzuren, Russia. 
 
 BARDOU, HENRI Brigadier 
 
 A. S. 308, Third BCL, Art. d'Assaut, French 
 Army. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
 Massif Blanc Mont, France, October 8, 1918. Dur- 
 ing an attack by the Second American Division, he 
 displayed marked coolness and bravery in guiding 
 his tank through heavy counter-preparation fire 
 during an approach march. He never hesitated to 
 leave the protection of the tank the better to direct 
 its advance. Later he showed great personal cour- 
 age in going through heavy shell fire to the rescue of 
 several wounded American soldiers. 
 
 BARFIELD, H. M. . . . Second Lieutenant 
 38th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Mezy, France, July 15, 1918. During the 
 battle of the Marne, near Mezy, Lieutenant Barfield 
 rallied the men of a company who were falling back 
 in disorder, formed them and stopped what other- 
 wise would have been a rout. This, in the face of 
 heavy machine-gun and artillery fire. At the same 
 time, he managed and controlled the fire of his four 
 machine guns so as to deliver an annihilating fire on 
 the enemy. Home address, R.E. Barfield, father, 
 R. F. D. No. 3, Macon, Ga. 
 
 BARKER, MANDEVILLE J., Jr. . Y. M. C. A. 
 
 On duty with 108th Machine Gun Battalion. For 
 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Baslieux, 
 
 France, September 15, 1918. Mr. Barker showed a 
 fearless disregard of his own safety by crawling out 
 in front of the line under heavy enemy machine-gun 
 and sniper fire to aid wounded soldiers, whom he 
 carried back to shelter after dressing their wounds. 
 He also administered aid to a wounded German 
 within 20 yards of the enemy lines and brought him 
 in a prisoner. Home address, Mrs. M. J. Barker, 
 mother, 6132 University Avenue, Chicago, 111. 
 
 BARKSDALE, ALFRED D. . . . Captain 
 116th Infantry. For repeated acts of extraor- 
 dinary heroism in action near Samogneux, France, 
 October 8, near Molleville, France, October 12, and 
 in the Bois de Grand Montague, France, October 15, 
 1918. Commanding a support company during the 
 attack of October 8, Capt. Barksdale discovered 
 that his battalion had advanced ahead of the unit 
 on the right flank, and was suffering heavy losses 
 from machine-gun fire. Without orders he at- 
 tacked and captured the guns, taking many prison- 
 ers. On October 12, he worked for over an hour ex- 
 posed to a terrific bombardment, binding the 
 wounds of his men. On October 15 he advanced 
 alone into a thick wood and with the aid of his pistol 
 put out of action a destructive machine gun, which 
 was pouring such a deadly fire that his men could 
 not raise their heads. Home address, W. R. Barks- 
 dale, father, Houston, Va. 
 
 BARLOW, ALFRED M. . . First Lieutenant 
 Company L, 148th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Heurne, Belgium, November 
 3, 1918. Although suffering from a painful shrapnel 
 wound in the leg, he led his company, with excel- 
 lent leadership and command, over the river, and 
 not until he had received wounds in both legs would 
 he give his consent to be taken to a dressing station. 
 Home address, Mrs. Eva Barlow, mother, 1066 
 First Avenue, Gallipolis, Ohio. 
 
 BARLOW, FRANCIS A. . . First Lieutenant 
 125th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near the Ourcq River, France, July 31, 1918. 
 Lieut. Barlow was severely wounded in the passage 
 of the Ourcq River and the capture of the heights 
 beyond, but continued in command of his company. 
 When another officer of his company was wounded, 
 he attempted to carry him to a place of safety, but 
 was physically unable to do so. Although repeat- 
 edly urged to go to the rear, he continually refused 
 and remained in command of the company until it 
 was ordered to withdraw. Home address, Mrs. F. 
 A. Barlow, wife, Douglass, Wash. 
 
 BARNES, HARRY C, Jr. . . First Lieutenant 
 6th Infantry. He showed good judgment, brave- 
 ry and determination in leading his patrol into the 
 enemy's lines in the Bois-Brule near St. Die, in the 
 Vosges, on July 19th, 1918. Although seriously 
 wounded, he continued to direct his men and suc- 
 ceeded in driving off the enemy at the same time 
 wounding four of the German patrol with his own 
 revolver. Home address, Mrs. H. C. Barnes, mo- 
 ther, 713 S. Frisco Avenue, Tulsa, Okla. 
 
 BARNES, RAYMOND Private 
 
 Company B, 3d Machine Gun Battalion. On 
 July 18, 1918, near Berzy-le-Sec, France, he was 
 severely wounded by a shell, but as soon as he re- 
 gained consciousness he went forward, rejoined 
 former position in squad, and fought with it until 
 ordered to an aid station by his platoon commander. 
 Home address. Green M. Barnes, R. F. D. 5, 
 Taylorsville, N. C. 
 
 BARNES, ROBERT Sergeant 
 
 Company L, 370th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Mont de Sanges, France, 
 September 19, 1918. After starting on a mission to 
 reconnoiter the front lines of the enemy, Sergt 
 
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 Barnes received wounds which proved serious. 
 Disregarding advice to return, he continued col- 
 lecting valuable information, which was submitted 
 to his company commander through a member of 
 his patrol party. Home address, Josie Case, mother, 
 526 East Harrison Street, Danville, 111. 
 
 BARNETT, CECIL E Private 
 
 Machine Gun Company, 117th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Busigny, 
 France, October 8-9, 1918. After repeatedly carry- 
 ing messages under heavy fire, he was painfully 
 wounded while acting as a connecting file, but he 
 continued on duty until he was ordered to the dress- 
 ing station. He then insisted on being permitted 
 to rejoin his company rather than be sent to the 
 hospital. Home address, Mrs. John Barnett, 
 mother, Pittsburgh Landing, Tenn. 
 
 BARNETT, LELAND M. . . First Lieutenant 
 Deceased. 148th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Ivoiry, France, September 
 27, 1918. Having become separated from his bat- 
 talion headquarters, Lieut. Barnett, battalion adju- 
 tant, on his own initiative, undertook, under heavy 
 artillery and machine-gun fire, to locate machine- 
 gun nests which were hindering the advance. He 
 ignored the warnings of his orderly as to the danger 
 of this work and continued at it until he was killed. 
 Next of kin, Mrs. L. M. Barnett, wife, 1937 Hudson 
 Avenue, Norwood, Ohio. 
 
 BARNHART, FRANK A Sergeant 
 
 Headquarters Company, 5th Regiment U. S. M. 
 C. For extraordinary heroism in action near Som- 
 me-Py, France, October 4, 1918. Sergt. Barnhart 
 several times left his trench and helped to carry 
 wounded soldiers from the field through machine- 
 gun and artillery fire. Home address, Charles 
 Barnhart, father, Chicora, Pa. 
 
 BARNHART, WALTER I. . . . Sergeant 
 Company I, 329th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bois d'en Dela, France, 
 September 27, 1918. Accompanied by an officer, 
 Sergt. Barnhart advanced against an enemy ma- 
 chine-gun nest which was holding up the advance 
 of his company. When they had reached a point 
 within 50 yards of the gun, they were fired upon and 
 the officer was severely wounded. Sergt. Barnhart 
 immediately picked the officer up and through a 
 hail of machine-gun bullets brought him to a posi- 
 tion of safety. Home address, Mrs. W. J. Barnhart, 
 wife, 402 Main Street, Latrobe, Pa. 
 
 BARNWELL, FRANK H. . Second Lieutenant 
 26th Infantry. He distinguished himself by 
 heroic and inspiring leadership at Soissons, France, 
 July 18, 1918, directing his platoon with unusual 
 effectiveness until he fell wounded. Home address, 
 I. H. Barnwell, 1732 Peabody Avenue, Memphis, 
 Tenn. 
 
 BARRE, MARCEL Gunner 
 
 Third B. C. L. Artillery d' Assault, French Army. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action near Massif 
 Blanc Mont, France, October 3-8, .1918. During at- 
 tacks by the Second American Division, he distin- 
 guished himself by coolness and courage in leading 
 his tank in the approach march through heavy 
 counter-preparation fire. He brought his tank into 
 position with great skill and later displayed extra- 
 ordinary personal heroism in going under heavy 
 shell fire to the rescue of American wounded. 
 
 BARRETT, HERBERT W. . Second Lieutenant 
 Company H, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Blanc Mont, France, October 
 3, 1918. Reorganizing his company after the other 
 officers had become casualties. Lieutenant Barrett 
 led them in an attack, capturing a machine-gun 
 
 nest, capturing or killing the crew. Under heavy 
 fire, he rescued two of his men who had been wound- 
 ed and buried by a high-explosive shell. He was 
 wounded while administering first aid to one of his 
 men, under machine-gun fire. Home address, Mrs. 
 Alice M. Barrett, mother, 115 Cedar Street, Som- 
 merville, Mass. 
 
 BARRON, WILLIAM L Private 
 
 Deceased. 16th Company, 3d Battalion, 5th 
 Regiment, U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism 
 in action near Chateau-Thierry, France, June 23, 
 1918. After making several successful journeys 
 over an area swept by artillery, machine gun, and 
 rifle fire, in his capacity as runner, Pvt. Barron was 
 caught in a heavy barrage and seriously wounded. 
 By a superhuman effort he made his way to his ob- 
 jective; and, after being dragged into safety, insisted 
 on personally delivering his message. He then fell 
 exhausted from loss of blood. Next of kin, Delia 
 Wires, mother, R. F. D. No. 4, HoUey, N. Y. 
 
 BARROW, CHARLES L. . . First Lieutenant 
 One Hundred and fiftieth Machine Gun Bat- 
 talion. In action northeast of Chateau Thierry, 
 France, July 30-31, 1918, acting as leader of a pla- 
 toon, he stimulated his men by his heroic conduct 
 to success until incapacitated by a second wound. 
 Home address, Mrs. R. Barrow, mother, Austin, 
 Texas. 
 
 BARROWS, ALBERT EDWARD . . Private 
 Company H, 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Vierzy, France, 
 July 19, 1918. He displayed exceptional bravery 
 in charging three machine guns with the aid of a 
 small detachment of his comrades, killing the crews 
 and capturing the guns, which were immediately 
 turned on the Germans, thereby opening the line 
 for the advance of his company, which had been 
 held up by the enemy's fire. Home address, Mrs. 
 Mary A. Barrows, 714 Sumner Street, Lynn, Mass. 
 
 BARROWS, CLAYTON E. . . . Private 
 
 Company D, 8th Machine-Gun Battalion. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Le Rocq Farm, 
 France, July 14-15, 1918. On duty as a runner at 
 battalion headquarters, Private Barrows was sent 
 with a message to his company commander during a 
 terrific enemy bombardment. Passing for two and 
 one-half kilometers over ground where gas and high- 
 explosive shells were constantly falhng, he was 
 forced to tear off his gas mask in order to find his 
 way; but he succeeded in delivering his message, 
 falling exhausted just as his mission was completed. 
 Home address, Mrs. L. J. Barrows, mother, 33 Arch 
 Street, Springfield, Mass. 
 
 BARRY, EDWARD Corporal 
 
 Deceased. Company K, 354th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Bois du Barri- 
 court, France, November 1, 1918. After receiving a 
 dangerous wound in the chest from a shell fragment. 
 Corporal Barry insisted in going forward with his 
 combat group. He pushed forward through in- 
 tense machine-gun fire until again hit by a machine- 
 gun bullet, which caused his death. Next of kin, 
 J. T. Barry, father, 2335 Ridgeway Avenue, 
 Chicago, III. 
 
 B.\RRY, EDWARD W Private 
 
 Deceased. Company I, 311th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Grandpre, 
 France, October 25, 1918. Acting as a stretcher 
 bearer, under heavy machine-gun fire, Pvt. Barry 
 was wounded, but disregarded his own injuries, 
 went to the aid of another wounded man, and, while 
 attending him, was killed by shrsipnol. Next of kin, 
 ^Irs. Cora Barry, mother, 35 Columbia Avenue, 
 Batavia, N. Y. 
 
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 BARRY, HERBERT E Sergeant 
 
 359th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Fey-en-Haye, France, September 12, 
 1918. Sergt. Barry, while carrying a message 
 through a heavy barrage, was knocked down by 
 shell explosions several times, but with heroic de- 
 votion to duty he continued on and delivered his 
 message. On the return trip he was rendered un- 
 conscious for three hours by a shell. Upon being 
 revived immediately reported to battalion head- 
 quarters for duty. Home address, Phil Romjre, 
 father, 515 6th Street, International Falls, Minn. 
 
 BART, FRANK J. . . (First Class) Private 
 Company C, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Medeah Ferme, France, 
 October 3, 1918. While on duty as company run- 
 ner Pvt. Bart, seeing that our Une was being held 
 up by fire from an enemy machine-gun nest, picked 
 up an automatic rifle, loaded it, and, running out 
 ahead of the line, wiped out the nest, kiUing the 
 enemy gunners. Shortly after, he repeated the 
 same performance at another nest. Home address, 
 Michael Land, friend, 428 Plane Street, Newark, 
 N. J. 
 
 BARTELS, HERMAN B Corporal 
 
 Company F, 130th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Marcheville, France, Novem- 
 ber 10, 1918. While maintaining liaison with an 
 adjacent company during a raid, Corpl. Bartels 
 personally cleared out two dugouts, taking a number 
 of prisoners. He was later wounded, but continued 
 in action until he fell. Home address, Mrs. Lizzie 
 Bartels, mother, Effingham, 111. 
 
 BARTHOLF, HERBERT B. . First Lieutenant 
 Pilot, Air Service, 103d Aero Pursuit Squadron. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action near Aincre- 
 ville, France, October 30, 1918, and near Baalon, 
 France, November 4, 1918. On October 30, in the 
 region of Aincreville, Lieut. Bartholf, with one 
 other pilot, engaged five enemy planes. Outnumber- 
 ed, he did not hesitate to attack, and, although sub- 
 jected to the severe fire of five enemy planes, he suc- 
 ceeded in destroying one. On November 4, in the 
 region of Baalon, while on a bombing expedition, 
 he encountered an enemy patrol of eight machines, 
 Fokker type. He immediately dived into their 
 formation and, despite the severe fire to which he 
 was subjected, continued a spirited combat with 
 one of the enemy until it crashed to the ground. 
 Home address, C. S. Bartholf, father, 535 Long- 
 wood Avenue, Glencoe, 111. 
 
 BARTLETT, ELMER E. JR. . . . Private 
 Company C. 2d Engineers. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Medeah Farm, France, 
 October 9, 1918. CrawUng forward under heavy 
 machine-gun fire, Pvt. Bartlett assisted in bringing 
 a wounded comrade to safety. Home address, Mrs. 
 Elmer Bartlett, mother, 50 Second Street, Florence, 
 N.J. 
 
 BARTLETT, GEORGE W.. Private (First Class) 
 Company I, 26th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 19, 
 1918. Acting in the capacity of battalion runner, 
 Pvt. Bartlett volunteered and carried an important 
 attack order from his regimental headquarters to 
 the front line battalion through a terrific artillery 
 bombardment. He was twice knocked down while 
 in the permforance of this mission, but successfully 
 delivered his message on time. Although in a dazed 
 condition upon reaching the forward line, he again 
 volunteered to carry a message across an area 
 swept by enemy machine-gun fire. Home address, 
 John Potter, uncle, Honeoye, N. Y. 
 
 BARTO, TOM D Corporal 
 
 Deceased. Company D, 4th Engineers. For 
 
 extraordinary heroism in action on the Vesle River, 
 near Ville Savoy, France, August 11, 1918. He 
 volunteered to go into Ville Savoy at a time when 
 it was under a heavy bombardment to rescue a 
 wounded officer. Next of kin, Mrs M. E. Barto, 
 mother, 724 Garden Street, Bellingham, Wash. 
 
 BARTON, CHARLES R Sergeant 
 
 Company L, 103d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Belleau Woods, France, 
 July 20, 1918. Wounded in the leg by a machine- 
 gun bullet, Sergt. Barton dressed his wound and 
 continued to lead his section in a successful attack 
 on two machine-gun nests. He remained on duty 
 for 14 hours, until weakness forced him to be eva- 
 cuated. Next of kin, Charles R. Green, friend, 
 R. F. D. 2, Houlton, Me. 
 
 BARTON, HARRY D Corporal 
 
 Battery A, 6th Field Artillery. For extraordi- 
 nary heroism in action near Fleville, France, Oc- 
 tober 4, 1918. Being in charge of one of the sections 
 of drivers of his platoon when it was caught in an 
 enemy barrage, Corpl. Barton unlimbered his gun 
 and caisson, removed his horses and drivers to a 
 place of safety, and returning to his platoon acted 
 as runner, passing four times over heavily shelled 
 areas. Home address, Miss Gertrude Barton, 
 sister, 1200 Gess Street, Cincinnati, Ohio. 
 
 BARTON, THOMAS D Captain 
 
 142d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near St. Etienne, France, October 8-10, 1918. 
 Captain Barton advanced his company against a 
 strongly fortified enemy position, and succeeded in 
 capturing the enemy works, together with twenty 
 machine guns and ninety prisoners. After he had 
 lost all his cornpany officers and sustained many 
 casualties in his command. Captain Barton again 
 moved forward through an intense barrage, and 
 established the most advanced position of the first 
 day of the battle. Home address, Mrs. Rowena 
 Barton, wife, Saint Joe, Texas. 
 
 BASS, URBANE F. . . First Lieutenant 
 
 Medical Corps, 372d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Monthois, France, October 
 1-6, 1918. During the attack on Monthois he ad- 
 ministered first aid in the open under prolonged and 
 intense shell fire until he t/as severely wounded and 
 carried from the field. Home address, Mrs. Maude 
 L. Bass, wife, 506 11th Street, Frederioksbiirg, Va. 
 
 BASSETT, WALDO S Corporal 
 
 Company L, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action south of Soissons, France, July 18, 
 1918. He volunteered to carry messages through 
 intense shell and machine-gun fire after all of the 
 runners had been killed or wounded. He was 
 wounded while carrying a message, but continued on 
 in spite of his injuries until it was delivered, and re- 
 fused to go to the rear for treatment until ordered 
 to do 80 by his company commander. Home ad- 
 ress, Charles H. Bassett, father, 33 Winter Street, 
 Franklin, Mass. 
 
 BASSI, JOSEPH Private 
 
 Company I, 59th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bois de Fays, France, 
 October 4-7, 1918. Showing marked personal 
 courage, he repeatedly crossed ground swept by 
 heavy artillery and machine-gun fire to deliver im- 
 portant messages. He volunteered for dangerous 
 missions, his example being an inspiration to the 
 other runners. Home address, Mrs. Teresa GalUna, 
 aunt, 415 Beal Avenue, Memphis, Tenn. 
 
 BASSMAN, BARNETT . . . Private 
 
 Company A, 325th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near St. Juvin, France, October 
 16, 1918. When many squads of his company had 
 
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 been broken up and the men scattered, Pvt. Bass- 
 man, with great courage, collected 15 men, who had 
 become separated from their squads, and organized 
 them into a provisional platoon, which he success- 
 fully led in the attack, thereby contributing mater- 
 ially to the success of his company. Home address, 
 M. Bassman, uncle, 783 Beck Street, New York, 
 N. Y. 
 
 BASTON, ALBERT P. . . First Lieutenant 
 Fifth Regiment, U. S. M. C. Although shot in 
 both legs while leading his platoon through the 
 woods at Hill 142, near Chateau-Thierry, France, 
 on June 6, 1918, he refused treatment until after he 
 had personally assured himself that every man in 
 his platoon was under cover and in good firing posi- 
 tion. Home address, Mrs. Ora Z. Baston, mother, 
 St. Louis Park, Minn. 
 
 BATCHELDER, HAROLD W. First Lieutenant 
 30th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Bois D'Aigremont, France, July 15, 
 1918. When it seemed impossible for a runner to 
 get through the violent barrage, Liet. Batchelder 
 volunteered and carried an important message to 
 regimental headquarters, returmng with an answer. 
 Home address, E. E. Batchelder, Hardwick, Vt. 
 
 BATE MAN, HENRY Corporal 
 
 Headquarters Company, 307th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near St. Pierre- 
 mont, France, November 4, 1918. After passing 
 through a heavily bombarded area, he learned that 
 a soldier of his platoon had been wounded and had 
 fallen in the shelled area. He at once volunteered 
 and went back for him, assisted in bringing him to 
 a place of safety, and later helped to carry him 
 through another shelled area to the first-aid station. 
 Home address, Mrs. Hattie H. Bateman, 133 Liv- 
 ingstone Street, Buffalo, N. Y. 
 
 BATEMAN, HENRY E. . . First Lieutenant 
 114th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Verdun, France, October 12-13, 1918. 
 After all the battalion runners had become casualties, 
 Lieut. Bateman volunteered and carried important 
 messages to the rear through violent artillery and 
 machine-gun fire. Next day this ofiicer went 
 through a wood occupied by enemy machine-gun 
 nests and snipers and established liaison with three 
 companies in an advanced position. Home adress, 
 Mrs. Elizabeth T. Bateman, mother, Easton, Md. 
 
 BATEMAN, W. C, Pharmacist's Mate (third class) 
 U. S. N., attached to 6th Machine Gun Battalion 
 U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action 
 near Thiaucourt, France, September 12-15, 1918. 
 Rendering first aid under heavy artillery and ma- 
 chine-gun fire Pharmacist's mate Bateman showed 
 utter disregard for his own personal safety, ventur- 
 ing through shelled areas to the assistance of the 
 wounded. He obtained most valuable information 
 for the guidance of stretcher bearers. Home ad- 
 dress, J. C. Bateman, brother, Giant, Cal. 
 
 BATES, BRET V Captain 
 
 Medical Corps, 110th Sanitary Train. For extra- 
 ordinary heroism in action near Chaudron Farm, 
 J'rance, October 1, 1918. When the Sanitary de- 
 tachment, with which he was working, was ordered 
 to fall back under intense artillery and machine- 
 gun fire. Captain Bates (then First Lieutenant), 
 upon his own volition and contrary to the advice of 
 others, refused to leave the wounded men, who had 
 not been evacuated, but remained with them 
 throughout the day, ministering to them under the 
 most violent fire, in utter disregard for his own 
 safety. When night came, he secured litter bearers 
 and succeeded in taking all the wounded to safety. 
 Home address. Dr. C. Francis Ewing, friend, 
 Wheaton, Minn. 
 
 BATES, CHARLES E. H. . Second Lieutenant 
 103d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Marchville, France, September 26, 1918. 
 Lieut. Bates displayed the highest qualities of courage 
 and leadership m leading his platoon through to its 
 objective under a heavy barrage of machine-gun 
 fire and artillery fire without fiank support. He 
 held his objective under murderous artillery and 
 machine-gun fire until relieved. Home address, H. 
 L. A. Bates, 727 Paru Street, Alameda, Calif. 
 
 BATES, PAUL Sergeant 
 
 Deceased. Company F, 30th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Crezancy, 
 France, July 15, 1918, and near Cunel, France, 
 October 10, 1918. During a terrific bombardment 
 on the morning of July 15 Sergt. (then Pvt.) Bates 
 carried in and dressed the wounded at great personal 
 risk to himself. On October 10, near Cunel, al- 
 though fatally wounded, Sergt. Bates continued to 
 command his men in attack on machine guns until 
 the end. Next of kin, Mrs. Vida Viola Snell, sister. 
 22 Bronell Street, Pittsburgh, Pa. 
 
 BATLEY, HAROLD Private 
 
 Company C, 308th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Badonvillers, France, June 
 24, 1918. Pvt. Batley, after two patrols had failed, 
 volunteered and went alone to the grouped combat 
 through the barrage and brought back information 
 of the highest value. Home address, John H. Bately, 
 father. Orchard Street, Rochester, N. H. 
 
 BATSON, GEORGE WELLS . . . Corporal 
 Company A, 118th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, Sept- 
 ember 26, 1918. With absolute disregard for his 
 personal safety Corp. Batson went 300 yards be- 
 yond the front line, in full view of the enemy and 
 under heavy machine-gun fire, and brought back a 
 wounded soldier. Home address, Eugene Batson, 
 321 Frank Street, Greenville, S. C. 
 
 BATTA, FRANK . . . Second Lieutenant 
 Infantry, 28th Division. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Fismes and Fismette, France, 
 August 10, 1918. By bravely taking an exposed 
 position at great risk to himself, Lieut. Batta suc- 
 cessfully maneuvered his command across a rail- 
 road track which was enfiladed by machine-gun and 
 sniper fire. While doing so he was wounded in the 
 neck, yet he fearlessly led his troops in a successful 
 assault. His exceptional courage and initiative 
 inspired his men to a victorious attack. Home ad- 
 dress, Joseph Batta, father, Chillicothe, Mo. 
 
 BATTEN, HAROLD A Corporal 
 
 Company A, 102d Machine Gun Battalion. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action at Marchville, 
 France, September 26, 1918. While the squad to 
 which Corp. Batten belonged was proceeding to its 
 objective all the other members were either killed 
 or wounded. After procuring assistance for the 
 wounded soldiers, he immediately attached himself 
 to another squad of his section and remained on 
 duty with it throughout the day. Home address, 
 Mrs. Mary Batten, mother, East Seventh Street, 
 South Boston, Mass. 
 
 BAUCOM, BYRNE V Captain 
 
 Air Service, observer, 1st Aero Squadron. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action in the Chateau- 
 Thierry and St Mihiel salients, France. Lieut. 
 Baucom, with First Lieut. William P. Erwin, pilot, 
 by a l^ong period of faithful and heroic operations, 
 set an inspiring example of courage and devotion 
 to duty to his entire squadron. Throughout the 
 Chateau-Thierry actions in June and July, 1918, 
 he flew under the worst weather conditions and 
 successfully carried out his missions in the face of 
 heavy odds. In the St. Mihiel sector, September 
 
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 12-16, 1918, he repeated his previous courageous 
 work. He flew as low as 50 feet from the ground 
 behind the enemy's lines, harassing German 
 troops with machine guns. He twice drove off 
 enemy planes which were attempting to destroy 
 an American observation balloon. On September 
 12-13, 1918, he flew at extremely low altitudes and 
 carried out infantry contact patrols successfully. 
 Again on September 12 he attacked a German bat- 
 tery, forced the crew to abandon it, shot off his 
 horse a German officer who was trying to escape, 
 drove the cannoneers to their dugouts, and kept 
 them there until the infantry could come up and 
 capture them. 
 
 For the following act of extraordinary heroism 
 in action near Sedan, France, November 5, 1918. 
 Capt. Baucom is awarded an Oak Leaf Cluster to 
 be worn with the Distinguished Service Cross. 
 With atmospheric conditions such that flying was 
 nearly impossible, he voluntarily undertook a 
 flight as observer to locate the position of enemy 
 troops and machine-gun nests which had been 
 holding up our advance and causing severe casual- 
 ties. Forced to fly at a very low altitude and sub- 
 jected to almost constant anti-aircraft, and rifle 
 fire, he obtained the information that was vital to 
 the success of our operations, and dropped the mes- 
 sage at division headquarters. He then penetrated 
 far into the enemy lines, and opening fire upon 
 enemy crews routed them from a series of machine- 
 gun nests. When his machine was finally shot 
 down, he succeeded in operating the gun, and beat 
 off an attack by the enemy in force. Armed only 
 with revolvers and German Grenades which they 
 found in an enemy emplacement, he and his 
 pilot then worked their way back to the American 
 lines with valuable information, repeatedly sub- 
 jected to enemy fire on their way. Home address, 
 Mrs. E. E. Baucom, mother, Milford, Texas. 
 
 BAUERNFEIND, JOHN R. . . . Private 
 Company B, 310th Machine Gun Battalion. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action near Verdun, 
 France, November 5, 1918. With two other soldiers 
 Pvt. Baunernfeind voluntarily left a place of safety, 
 went forward 40 meters under machine-gun fire in 
 plain view of the enemy, and rescued another soldier, 
 who had been blinded by a machine-gun bullet and 
 was helplessly staggering about. Home address, 
 Mrs. Theresa Bauernfeind, mother, 2104 Meyer 
 Street, Baltimore, Md. 
 
 BAUGHN, ROBERT O, . . . First Sergean 
 Company G, 16th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action in the Argonne Forest, France, 
 October 4, 1918, during offensive operations, Sergt. 
 Baughn carried important messages across fire- 
 swept territory, continuing with this work until 
 seriously wounded. Home address, Mrs. Martha 
 F. Guy, Calhoun, Ky. 
 
 BAUME. JOHN . Pharmacist's Mate (First Class) 
 Attached to 1st Battalion, 5th Regiment, U. S. 
 M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near St. 
 Etienne, France, October 3-5, 1918. Pharmacist's 
 Mate Baume gave aid to the wounded under shell 
 and machine-gun fire, and went forward several 
 times during the advance to locate advanced dress- 
 ing stations. Home address, James T. Baume, 
 father, 18 Chestnut Street, Schenectady, N. Y. 
 
 BAURIN, ALBERT Brigadier 
 
 French, 350th Tank Company. For extra- 
 ordinary heroism in action near Gesnes, France, 
 October 4, 1918. During the course of an engage 
 ment in which the French tanks assisted the Ameri- 
 can infantry to attack a difficult position, the tank 
 in which Brigadier Baurin was advancing, was put 
 out of action and his companion wounded by heavy 
 artillery fire. He continued to assist his comrade 
 in firing until the ammunition was completely ex- 
 hausted, and then dismounted from the tank and 
 
 he carried the wounded man to the American line 
 through the intense enemy fire. 
 
 BAXTER, ALBERT F Captain 
 
 353d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action in the Bois de Varricourt, France, November 
 1, 1918. When his company was held up by ma- 
 chine-gun nests on three separate occasions, Cap- 
 tain Baxter moved forward to a position in advance 
 of his leading elements, and, with rifle grenades, 
 put the machine-gun nests out of action. On each 
 of these occasions it was Captain Baxter's act that 
 enabled his company to continue its advance. 
 Throughout the attack his leadership and initiative 
 were largely responsible for the success of his com- 
 pany. Home address, C. H. Malleson, friend, 
 Fairmont, Neb. 
 
 BAXTER, S. A. . . . Second Lieutenant 
 
 26th Infantry. For repeated acts of extraordi- 
 nary heroism in action near Montdidier, France, 
 June 5; near Soissons, France, July 21 ; near Verdun, 
 France, October 4, 1918. On June 5 Lieut. Baxter 
 led a patrol across a heavily-shelled area and estab- 
 lished liaison with an adjoining battalion. On July 
 21, while his platoon was being held up by terrific 
 machine-gun fire, Lieut. Baxter crawled forward to 
 dress the wounds of his men, and he so encouraged 
 and rallied his men that further advance was made 
 possible. On October 4, though suffering from 
 wounds, he advanced with his company in the face 
 of most destructive fire of machine guns and artil- 
 lery, until further advance was impcssible. Home 
 address, Mrs. W. C. Baxter, mother, 28 Highland 
 Street, Chatham, Ontario, Canada. 
 
 BAXTER, WILLIAM V Private 
 
 Medical Detachment, 308th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Revillon, 
 France, September 8, and in the Argonne offensive 
 September 28, 1918. On September 8 Pvt. Baxter 
 went to the aid of wounded comrades, despite the 
 deadly fire of rifles and machine guns; and after 
 administering to them in a shell hole, he carried the 
 men, one at a time, to safety On September 28, 
 after being painfully wounded, he refused to go to 
 the rear until he had rendered first aid to a more 
 seriously wounded comrade. Home address, Mrs. 
 James Baxter, Red Hook, Dutchess County, N. Y. 
 
 BAY, ROLAND W Corporal 
 
 Company C, 23d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near St. Etienne-aux-Arnes, 
 France, October 3, 1918. Corpl. Bay went out 50 
 yards in front of the line, under heavy machine-gun 
 fire, and brought back a wounded soldier. Later 
 he carried a message 200 yards through a heavy 
 barrage to battalion headquarters. He also volun- 
 teered to bring up ammunition under heavy fire, 
 and was wounded while performing that mission. 
 Home address, T. A. Bay, father, 216 North Broad- 
 way Street, Salem, 111. 
 
 BAYLY, HARRY E Sergeant 
 
 Deceased. Headquarters Company, 353rd In- 
 fantry. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
 Remonville, France, October 22, 1918. When the 
 advance was checked by severe machine-gun fire, 
 Sergeant Bayly, who was in charge of a one-pounder 
 section, volunteered to open fire on the nest with a 
 Stokes Mortar. Holding the mortar between his 
 legs, he put it in action immediately and silenced 
 the machine-gun nest, allowing the advance to con- 
 tinue. Sergeant Balyy was killed by shell fire 
 several days later. Next of kin, AUyn R. Bayly, 
 father, Tar River, Okla. 
 
 BEACH, WILLIAM B. . Sergeant (First Class) 
 
 Company C, Fourth Engineers. For repeated 
 
 acts of extraordinary heroism in action near St. 
 
 Thibaut, France, August 6 and 8, 1918. Being a 
 
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 member of a covering detachment sent out to pro- 
 tect a detail which was constructing a bridge over 
 the Vesle River, Sergt. Beach voluntarily left his 
 squad and fought his way alone down the river, in 
 order to locate an enemy machine-gun nest. The 
 flashes from his automatic rifle drew fire from the 
 enemy, and he was forced to jump into the river 
 for protection. Swimming back to his squad, he 
 organized a detail and led it in a successful attack on 
 the hostile position. Two nights later, after this 
 bridge had been destroyed, this soldier, with three 
 others, volunteered to rebuild the bridge. Under 
 continuous fire from the enemy, he swam the river 
 several times, and set the posts for the bridge, there- 
 by making possible the infantry attack on the fol- 
 lowing morning. Home address, Frank Lewis 
 Beach, father, Colorado City, Colo. 
 
 BEAL, HAROLD V Corporal 
 
 Battery A, 13th Field Artillery. For extraordin- 
 ary heroism in action near Chfiry Chartreuve, 
 France, August 13, 1918. Corporal Beal displayed 
 unusual courage in repairing shattered telephone 
 lines during a heavy barrage under direct observa- 
 tion by the enemy. He was repeatedly knocked 
 down by concussion of shells and he was painfully 
 wounded in the shoulder by a bursting shell, but he 
 continued at his work until it was completed with- 
 out seeking medical aid. Home address, Mrs. 
 Emma L. Beal, Oak Ridge, Mo. 
 
 BEAN, FRANCIS A Sergeant 
 
 Company A, 107th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in "action near St. Souplet, France, October 
 18, 1918. His company having been stopped by 
 heavy enemy machine-gun fire, Sergt. Bean and 
 two other soldiers worked their way into the enemy 
 position, putting out of action two hostile machine 
 guns. They then proceeded toward a dugout near- 
 by under heavy fire and, upon encountering a 
 German in the act of throwing a grenade at them, 
 Sergt. Bean shot him. Reaching the entrance to 
 the dugout, they forced the surrender of the occu- 
 pants, who numbered thirty-five, including three 
 officers. Home address, Mrs. Fred W. Bean, mother 
 1566 Neilson Avenue, Utica, N. Y. 
 
 BEAN, RUFUS Sergeant 
 
 Company G, 7th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Cunel, France, October 11, 
 1918. Though he had been so severely gassed as to 
 be incapacitated for duty, and was also suffering 
 from a painful rupture. Sergeant Bean remained in 
 command of his platoon, which had been reduced to 
 two squads, and led it under heavy artillery and 
 machine-gun fire in an attack on an enemy machine- 
 gun position, killing the gunners and capturing the 
 gun. With conspicuous bravery he directed the 
 consolidation of the position in the captured trench, 
 under continuous machine-gun and artillery bar- 
 rage. Home address, Rufus Bean, father, 302 Oak 
 Street, Poplar Bluff, Mo. 
 
 BEANE, JAMES D. . . . First Lieutenant 
 22d Aero Squadron. For extraordinary heroism 
 in action near Bantheville, France, October 29, 
 1918. When Lieut. Beane's patrol was attacked by 
 eight enemy planes (Fokker type) he dived into 
 their midst in order to divert their attention from 
 the other machines of his group and shot down one 
 of the Fokkers in flames. Four other Fokkers then 
 joined in the battle, one of which was also des- 
 troyed by this officer. Home address, Wilfrid 
 Wheeler, 81 Sudbury Road, Concord, Mass. 
 
 BEAR, ABSALOM F. . . Hospital Apprentice 
 U. S. N., attached to 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action near St. 
 Etienne, France, October 4, 1918. During a heavy 
 bombardment. Apprentice Bear went to an advan- 
 ced ob-servation post, dressed the wounds of a com- 
 
 rade, and conducted him to the rear. Home address, 
 Absalom Bear, father, Iberia, Mo. 
 
 BEARD, CORNELIUS Captain 
 
 101st Engineers. On March 17, 1918, at the 
 front near Chavignon, France, he was knocked 
 down by a shell explosion, which caused him to lose 
 consciousness. Upon regaining consciousness he 
 searched for and found some of his men. During 
 two hours he assisted Sergt. Reed and Corpl. 
 Belanger, of his detachment, back to the trenches, 
 part of the time under fire of a German aviator and 
 of German artillery. His energy, self-sacrifice, and 
 spirit throughout the operation were of the highest 
 order. Home address, Mrs. Anais H. Beard, 
 mother, 1063 Beacon Street, Brookline, Mass. 
 
 BEARD, EDWIN L Private 
 
 Company M, Twenty-third Infantry. After his 
 platoon was practically wiped out and had been 
 withdrawn near Chateau-Thierry, France, on June 
 6, 1918, he continued forward to his objective, and 
 remained throughout the night under heavy fire 
 in hope of keeping the ground gained until rein- 
 forcements came up. Home address, Mrs. H. H. 
 Beard, mother, Redfield, S. D. 
 
 BEARSS, H. I Colonel 
 
 102d Infantry, U. S. M. C. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Marcheville and Riaville, 
 France, September 26, 1918. Col. Bearss's indomi- 
 table courage and leadership led to the complete 
 success of the attack by two battalions of his regi- 
 ment on Marcheville and Riaville. During the 
 attacks these two towns changed hands four times, 
 finally remaining in our possession until the troops 
 were ordered to withdraw. Lender terrific machine- 
 gun and artillery fire. Col. Bearss was the first to 
 enter Marcheville, where he directed operations. 
 Later, upon finding his party completely surrounded 
 he personally assisted in fighting the enemy off with 
 pistol and hand grenades. Home address, Mrs. H. 
 I. Bearss, wife, Peru, Ind. 
 
 BEASLEY, SHADWORTH O. . . . Major 
 Deceased. Medical Corps, 76th Field Artillery. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action near Les Petit 
 Bordeaux Woods, France, July 14-16, 1918. During 
 the entire action Maj. Beasley braved the danger 
 of continuous shell fire by constantly searching for 
 wounded and administering treatment. Next of kin, 
 Thomas W. Beasley, 19 Lancaster Road, Rich- 
 mond, Eng. 
 
 BEATO, JOHN Corporal 
 
 Company H, 131st Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Chipilly Ridge, France, 
 August 9-10, 1918. He volunteered and led a 
 patrol of eight men which located an enemy nest, 
 attacked it and brought back forty prisoners, 
 among them two wounded officers. Throughout 
 the fight he showed marked personal bravery and 
 ability in leading ration parties through heavy 
 enemy barrages. Home address, Anton L. Beato, 
 father, Chicago, 111. 
 
 BEATON, STANLEY Sergeant 
 
 101st Ambulance Company. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Wadonville, France, Septem- 
 ber 25, 1918. Sergt. Beaton established a dressing 
 station outpost under extremely heavy shell fire 
 and cared for his wounded companions in the open 
 under fire from enemy snipers and artillery. Home 
 address, Mrs. M. K. Beaton, 185 Davids Avenue, 
 Brookline, Mass. 
 
 BEATTIE, MORSE N. B. . Private (First Class) 
 Sanitary Detachment, 126th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Cierges, 
 France, July 31, 1913. Voluntarily leaving shelter 
 he crossed an open field, subjected to heavy machine- 
 
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 gun and artillery fire, to give first aid to wounded 
 soldiers. His heroic action saved the lives of the 
 wounded men. Home address, John Beattie, 
 brother, Kalamazoo, Mich. 
 
 BEATTY, GEORGE S. . Second Lieutenant 
 7th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near le Rocq Ferme, France, July 15, 1918. 
 Having remained at battalion headquarters, after 
 the relief of his battalion, when the German bar- 
 rage, preceding the second battle of the Marne 
 opened. Lieutenant Beatty, reaUzing the gravity 
 of the situation, voluntarily went out through 
 heavy destructive fire on a reconnaissance of the 
 front lines, and obtained information which could 
 not be secured in any other manner. He encour- 
 aged the troops by his disregard for personal danger, 
 and gave directions for the defense of the positions. 
 It being necessary for him to remove his gas mask 
 in order to accomplish this mission, he was seriously 
 burned by mustard gas. Home address, Mrs. 
 George S. Beatty, wife, Clinton, N. C. 
 
 BEATTY, GEORGE W Sergeant 
 
 Medical Detachment, 306th Infantry. For extra- 
 ordinary heroism in action at St. Juvin, France, 
 September 15, 1918. Sergt. Beatty went forward 
 to dress the wounds of an officer, who could not be 
 brought in because of the exceedingly heavy ma- 
 chine-gun fire, his bravery being instrumental in 
 saving the officer's life. Throughout the entire day 
 this soldier worked tirelessly at the dressing station 
 under heavy shell fire until he was completely ex- 
 hausted, showing a persistent devotion to duty. 
 Home address, Mrs. George W. Beatty, wife, 
 1462 South Sherman Street, Denver, Colo. 
 
 BEATY, LESLIE . . . Private (First Class) 
 Company G, 119th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Ribeauville, France, October 
 18, 1918. When enemy machine-gun fire was hold- 
 ing up the advance of the line, Pvt. Beaty carried 
 ammunition forward and aided a comrade to knock 
 an enemy nest out of action and kill a sniper who 
 was inflicting heavy losses on our troops. Home 
 address, Isaac Beaty, father, Jamestown, Tenn. 
 
 BEAUCHAMP, FELIX .... Captain 
 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near St. Etienne, France, October 
 3-4, 1918. Capt. Beauchamp took command after 
 his company commander had been evacuated, and 
 despite severe wounds participated in many en- 
 gagements, continuing until additional wounds 
 forced his withdrawal from the field. Home address, 
 Mrs. Felix Beauchamp, wife, Sitka, Alaska. 
 
 BEAUVAIS, WALTER U. . Second Lieutenant 
 Deceased. 131st Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bois de Harville, France, 
 November 10, 1918. In command of the left of 
 the assaulting wave when it was held up by machine- 
 gun fire, he placed himself in an exposed position, 
 where he could command a view of the enemy 
 position, and shot the gunner, thus allowing the 
 resumption of the advance. He exposed himself 
 continually to heavy fire, setting an example of 
 courage and coolness. He was mortally wounded 
 later in the performance of duty. Next of kin, Mrs. 
 U. F. Beauvaia, mother, 155 Main Street, Toten- 
 viUe, N. Y. 
 
 BECK, ALBERT Sergeant 
 
 Company D, 30th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Jaulgonne, France, July 23- 
 26, 1918. During the exceptionally heavy bom- 
 bardment of the enemy from July 23 to 26, Sergt. 
 Beck volunteered and carried messages, after wire 
 communication had been destroyed, and runners 
 wounded by the heavy firing. He also aided in 
 giiiding parties in bringing food and ammunition to 
 
 the front line. Home address. Miss Edna Meyers, 
 niece. Magnet, Ind. 
 
 BECK, CHARLES L Private 
 
 Company M, 126th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Romagne, France, October 
 14, 1918. In an attack on Cote Dame Marie the 
 126th Infantry was held up, owing to intense 
 machine-gun fire and grenades. Pvt. Beck volun- 
 teered as a member of a combat patrol, which cut 
 through the enemy lines, captured 10 machine 
 guns, killed or captured 15 of the enemy, and 
 forced a large number to surrender, clearing the 
 Cote Dame Marie of the enemy, thus enabling the 
 regiment to continue their advance. Home address, 
 Mrs. John H. Beck, mother, WestphaUa, Ind. 
 
 BECK, JOHN I Corporal 
 
 Company F, 7th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Fossoy, France, July 15, 1918. 
 After the remainder of his pjlatoon had become cas- 
 ualties. Corporal Beck, with five other soldiers, 
 succeeded in holding his platoon position against 
 a flank attack by the enemy, ins]}iring his men by 
 his courage to pour a deadly fire into the ranks of 
 the approaching Germans. Though he was woun- 
 ded by machine-gun bullet, he refused to leave hia 
 gost until he was finally ordered to be evacuated, 
 [ome address, Mrs. John B. Henden, sister, 
 Mclntyre, Ga. 
 
 BECKER, FRED H. . . Second Lieutenant 
 Deceased. 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Vierzy, France, 
 July 18, 1918. Lieut. Becker went forward in ad- 
 vance of his platoon and destroyed a machine-gun 
 nest, thereby preventing the death or injury of 
 many men of his command. His self-sacrificing 
 courage permitted his platoon to advance, but, as 
 he completed the performance of this noble work, 
 he himself was killed. Next of kin, J. B. Becker, 
 father, 224 Newell Street, Waterioo, la. 
 
 BECKWITH, BRYAN . . Second Lieutenant 
 Company F, 119th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Ypres, Belgium, August 25, 
 1918. At imminent peril to tiis own life, Lieut. 
 Beckwith (then a sergeant) and two companions 
 extinguished a fire in an ammunition dump caused 
 by a bursting shell, thereby preventing the explosion 
 of the dump and saving the lives of a large number 
 of men who were in the vicinity. Home address, 
 Robert B. Beckwith, Black Mountain, N. C. 
 
 BECQUART, H . . . Marechal Des Logia 
 Tank Corps, 3d B. C. L. Artillery d'Assaut, 
 French Army. For extraordinary heroism in action 
 near Massif Blanc Mont, France, October 3-8, 1918. 
 During successive attacks by the Second American 
 Division, this noncommissioned officer displayed 
 marked courage and coolness. Though wounded, he 
 refused to be evacuated, remaining on duty until 
 the end of the fight. Hia bravery was an inspiration 
 to those near him. 
 
 BEEBE, DAVID C. . . . Second Lieutenant 
 Pilot, 50th Aero Squadron. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near St. Mihiel, France, Septem- 
 ber 13, 1918. With Second Lieut. Frankhn D. 
 Bellows, observer, he executed a reconnaissance 
 mission early in the morning of the second day of 
 the St. Mihiel ofifensive in spite of the clouds, high 
 wind, mist, flying at an altitude of only 300 meters 
 and without protection of accompanying battle 
 planes. Although subjected to severe fire from 
 ground batteries, they penetrated 8 kilometers be- 
 hind the German lines. His motor was badly dam- 
 aged and his observer, Lieut. Bellows, was mortally 
 wounded. Despite these conditions he succeeded 
 in bringing the disabled machine to his lines. Home 
 
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 address, C. D. Beebe, father, 622 Jones Street, 
 Syracuse, N. Y. 
 
 BEEBE, LEWIS C Captain 
 
 30th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Crezancy, France, July 15, 1918. 
 During the terrific artillery bombardment of the 
 German offensive of July 15, 1918, Capt. Beebe 
 carried a wounded man 300 yards to a dressing 
 station. In order to rnaintain the liaison Capt. 
 Beebe made repeated trips through the heavy shel- 
 ling, repairing the wires, and reestablishing com- 
 munication. Home address, Mrs. Lewis C. Beebe, 
 wife. Cottage Grove, Ore. 
 
 BEEBY, ALBERT E Corporal 
 
 Company A, 4th Machine Gun Battalion. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Vierzy, France, 
 July 19, 1918. He voluntarily left the safety of the 
 trench, advanced about 100 yards in the open, 
 under heavy artillery fire, and carried to safety a 
 severely wounded marine. Home address, William 
 Beeby, R. F. D. 2, Hill City, Kansas. 
 
 BEGLEY. WILLIAM Private 
 
 Deceased. Company G, 308th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Charlevaux, 
 France, October 2-6, 1918. When his battalion 
 was surrounded in the Argonne Forest, October 
 3-7 Private Begley took charge of his squad, after 
 the corporal had been killed and despite the fact 
 that he was wounded in the arm by a machine-gun 
 bullet, encouraged his men through all the attacks 
 of the four days until he was killed October 6. 
 Home address, Mrs. Margaret Begley, 155 Hunt- 
 ington, Brooklyn, N. Y. 
 
 BEHAN. JAMES P Private 
 
 Battery A, 13th Field Artillery. For extraor- 
 dinary heroism in action near Ch^ry Chartreuve, 
 France, August 13, 1918. Private Behan displayed 
 unusual courage in repairing shattered telephone 
 lines during a heavy barrage, under direct observa- 
 tion by the enemy. He was repeatedly knocked 
 down by concussion of shells, and his helmet was 
 smashed by a bursting shell but he continued at his 
 work until it was completed without seeking 
 medical aid. Home address, Mrs. Mattie W. 
 Behan, mother, 736 Market Street, New Orleans, 
 La. 
 
 BEHRENDT, AUGUST F. ... Captain 
 16th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Exermont, France, October 9, 1918. On 
 three different occasions, Capt. Behrendt reorgan- 
 ized his command, and, placing himself in the lead, 
 advanced against machine-gun nests, each time ac- 
 complishing his mission, despite severe losses. He 
 led a patrol against a nest, which was firing point- 
 blank on his troops, continuing after half his patrol 
 had been killed or wounded, rushing the nest and 
 capturing the gun and crew. Home address, Mrs. 
 Minna Behrendt, mother, Benson, Neb. 
 
 BEIFUS, MARTIN Sergeant 
 
 Deceased. Company M, 308th Infantry For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Serval, France, 
 September 12, 1918. During the advance of his 
 platoon he went out alone and with a Chauchat 
 rifle and grenades drove the enemy out of a trench 
 which was later occupied by our troops. Mortally 
 wounded, he continued to encourage and direct his 
 men in the work of consolidating the position, re- 
 fusing to be evacuated till this work had been 
 accomplished. Next of kin, Mrs. M. L. Lorance, 
 5102 Fifth Avenue, Brooklyn, N. Y. 
 
 BEINLICH, HARRY F Corporal 
 
 Company L, 108th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near St. Souplet, France, October 
 15, 1918. Accompanied by an officer and three 
 
 other soldiers, he made a reconnaissance of the 
 River La Selle, the journey being made under con- 
 stant and heavy machine-gun fire. To secure the 
 desired information it was necessary to wade the 
 stream for the entire distance. Home address. Miss 
 Evelyn Allen, friend, 605 Magee Street, Elmira, 
 N. Y. 
 
 BEIRD, ROY H Private 
 
 78th Company, 6th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action at Blanc Mont, 
 France, October 3, 1918. When the advance of their 
 company was held up by enfilading fire from a 
 hostile machine-gun nest, Pvt. Beird with three 
 other soldiers, volunteered and made a flank attack 
 on the nest with bombs and rifles, killing 3 members 
 of the crew and capturing 25 others, together with 
 3 machine guns. Home address Mrs. Emory D. 
 Beird, mother. Bluffs, 111. 
 
 BELANGER, EDWARD A. . . , Private 
 Infantry. At Vaux, July 1, 1918, he bravely 
 attacked eight of the enemy, killing four and cap- 
 turing four. Home address, Michael Belanger, 
 North Adams, Mass. 
 
 BELEFANT, ABRAHAM .... Sergeant 
 Headquarters Company, 307th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near St. Pierre- 
 mont, France, November 4, 1918. After passing 
 through a heavily bombarded area, he learned that 
 a soldier of his platoon had been wounded and had 
 fallen in the shelled area. He at once volunteered 
 and went back for him, assisted in bringing him to 
 a place of safety, and later helped to carry him 
 through another shelled area to the first-aid station. 
 Home address, Mrs. Mary Belefant, mother, 511 
 Willoughby Avenue, Brooklyn, N. Y. 
 
 BELFRY, EARL Sergeant 
 
 Deceased. Company H. 6th Regiment, U. S. 
 M C. He showed exceptional courage, in the capture 
 of Bouresches, France, on June 6,1918, entering the 
 town after being wounded and taking leading part 
 in forcing the machine guns of the enemy to 
 evacuate. Next of kin, George Edgar Belfry, 
 father, 4213 Grand Boulevard, Chiicago, lU. 
 
 BELK, EDD .... Private (First Class) 
 Company G, 60th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Cunel, France, October 12, 
 1918. Although seriously wounded and ordered to 
 the rear, Pvt. Belk continued in the advance with 
 his company through an intense barrage of artillery 
 and machine-gun fire. Later in the day he had his 
 wound dressed, and was tagged for evacuation, but 
 returned to his company and continued on active 
 duty with his organization. Home address, Henry 
 Belk, father, Iberia, Mo. 
 
 BELKO, JOHN G. . . Private (First Class) 
 Company A, 110th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Montblainville, France, Sep>- 
 tember 27, 1918. Private Belko made several trips 
 under heavy fire, carrying wounded comrades to 
 shelter. On the sarne day he advanced alone 60 
 yards ahead of the line under heavy machine-gun 
 fire and drove off about 20 of the enemy, who had 
 been harassing his company with rifle grenade fire. 
 He was later wounded in action. Home address, 
 John Belko, father, Braddock, Pa. 
 
 BELL, A. H. Jr . . . . Second Lieutenant 
 Deceased. 4th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Les Franquettes Farm, 
 France, July 23, 1918. While acting as battalion 
 gas officer, Lieut. Bell volunteered and took charge 
 of a squad of men, captured a machine gun and 
 eight prisoners. He was killed while attempting to 
 
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 take a second machine gun. Home address, Albert 
 H. Bell, Sr.,father, 423 South Main Street, Greens- 
 burg, Pa. 
 
 BELL, BLAKE Private 
 
 Headquarters Company, 4th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Cunel, France, 
 October 20, 1918. When all superiors of the platoon 
 had become casualties, Pvt. Bell assumed command, 
 and efficiently conducted the operations. When his 
 guns had been put out of action, he personally sal- 
 vaged the parts and resumed fire. When relieved, 
 he safely conducted the remnants of the platoon 
 from the line. Home address, William Bell, bro- 
 ther, Kinde, Mich. 
 
 BELL, FRANK Private 
 
 Company D, 358th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Fay-en-Haye, France, Sep- 
 tember 12, 1918. Pvt. Bell saved the lives of thirty 
 of his comrades by coming out of a dugout, into 
 which the Germans were throwing grenades, shoot- 
 ing the leader and dispersing the remainder of the 
 party. Home address, Mrs. Ora Bell, wife, Vian, 
 Okla. 
 
 BELL, FRANK J Private 
 
 Company A, 128th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Gesnes, France, October 6, 
 1918. Private Bell, while acting as a runner, re- 
 peatedly volunteered to take the place of other run- 
 ners who had become exhausted, and deUvered mes- 
 sages under severe enemy artillery and machine-gun 
 fire. On the night of October 6, while on an impor- 
 tant mission, he received a painful wound in the 
 hand. He, nevertheless, continued on and deUv- 
 ered his message. On his return to battaUon head- 
 quarters, he refused to be evacuated, dressed the 
 wound himself, and continued in the capacity of 
 runner. Home address, Mrs. Frank J. Bell, wife, 
 935 Washington Boulevard, Chicago, 111. 
 
 BELL, GEORGE Private 
 
 Company E, 366th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Lesseux, September 4, 1918. 
 Although he was severely wounded, Pvt. Bell re- 
 mained at his post and continued to fight a superior 
 enemy force which had attempted to enter our lines, 
 thereby preventing the success of an enemy raid in 
 force. Home address, Mrs. Clara Bell, mother, 
 Route 2, Athens, Ala. 
 
 BELL, GLENN A Corporal 
 
 Company D, 359th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Villers-devant-Dun, France, 
 November 2, 1918. Corpl. Bell was wounded in the 
 arm by machine-gun fire, but in spite of his injury 
 continued to lead his squad and assisted in taking 
 several machine-gun nests. Home address, W. P. 
 Bell, father, R. R. No. 1, Barry, Tex. 
 
 BELL, JOE Sergeant 
 
 Company I, 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Chateau-Thierry, 
 France, June 23, 1918. Sergt. Bell, after bec9ming 
 separated from his own platoon, attached himself 
 to another platoon of the company, and, learning 
 that all the runners who had attempted to carry 
 important messages had been killed or wounded, 
 immediately volunteered and made several trips 
 across an open area subjected to a continuous and 
 intense barrage of artillery and machine-gun fire. 
 He performed this important mission despite the 
 fact that he was almost exhausted when he joined 
 the platoon. Home address, Gertrude Hawlins, 
 aunt. 1104 Cummins Street, Memphis, Tenn. 
 
 BELL, JOHN A Sergeant 
 
 Machine Gun Company, 363rd Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Waereghem, 
 Belgium, October 31, 1918. Sergt. Bell showed 
 
 great devotion to duty and extreme bravery under 
 fire, when he refused to leave the field until ordered 
 to do so after his arm had been so badly wounded 
 thai amputation was necessary. Home address, Mrs. 
 Katherine Bell, mother, 1010 White Street, Cham- 
 paign, 111. 
 
 BELL, WILLIAM B Corporal 
 
 Company I, 125th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Cierges, France, July 31, 
 1918. When his company was held up by severe 
 machine-gun fire from the right flank, Corpl. Bell 
 voluntarily went out in front of our lines and carried 
 a wounded comrade to cover and administered first 
 aid. Home address, Thomas Alvin Bell, father, 
 R. F. D. 2, Box E-24, Gordonsville, Va. 
 
 BELL, WILLIAM Z Private 
 
 Deceased. Company C, 108th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action east of Grandpre, 
 France, October 15th 1918. Pvt. Bell, serving as 
 stretcher bearer during two attacks, with excep- 
 tional bravery and disregard of danger exposed 
 himself during an intense artillery bombardment 
 to assist a wounded soldier in imminent need of 
 first aid and was killed at his work by an enemy 
 shell. Next of kin, Mrs. Zula Bell, mother. Route 
 C, Box 63, Marianna, Fla. 
 
 BELLOWS, FRANKLIN D. Second Lieutenant 
 Deceased. Observer, 50th Aero Squadron. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near St. Mihiel, 
 France, September 13, 1918. Second Lieut. Bel- 
 lows, with Second Lieut. David C. Beebe, pilot, 
 executed a reconnaissannce mission early in the 
 morning of the second day of the St. Mihiel offensive 
 in spite of low clouds, high winds, and mist, flying 
 at an altitude of only 300 meters, and without pro- 
 tection of accompanying battle planes. Although 
 subjected to severe fire from ground batteries, they 
 penetrated 8 kilometers beyond the German lines. 
 Lieut. Beebe's motor was badly damaged, and Lieut. 
 Bellows was mortally wounded and died just after 
 the disabled machine landed safely in friendly 
 territory. Next of kin, John A. Bellows, father, 
 1109 Greenwood Avenue, Wilmette, 111. 
 
 BELONGEA, WILLIAM A. . . . Corporal 
 Deceased. Company M, 125th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action northeast of Cha- 
 teau-Thierry, France, July 31, 1918. With the as- 
 sistance of another soldier. Corporal Belongea 
 dragged a wounded comrade to his own trench, a 
 distance of 150 yards, through an intense barrage of 
 machine-gun and artillery fire. Next of kin, Sadie 
 Belongea, Sly Gould City, Mich. 
 
 BELT, BILLIE W Corporal 
 
 Company B, 314th Motor Supply Train. When 
 an enemy shell struck a truck loaded with gasoline, 
 killing two men and wounding several others, Corpl. 
 Belt rushed to the burning truck, in spite of the 
 danger from the exploding bidons of ga.soline, pxilled 
 one of the men from beneath the burning truck and 
 extinguished the flames on his clothing. He then 
 returned and attempted to rescue another man but 
 was unable to do so. Home address, Mrs. Martha 
 Belt, wife, Windsor, Mo. 
 
 BELZER, WILLIAM . . Second Lieutenant 
 Air Service, observer. Observation Group, 4th 
 Corps. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
 Jaulny, France, September 12-13, 1918. OnSeptem- 
 ber 12 Lieut. Belzer, observer, and First Lieut. 
 Wallace Coleman, pilot, while on an artillery sur- 
 veillance mission, were attacked by an enemy 
 plane. They waited until the enemy was at close 
 range and then fired 50 rounds directly into the 
 vital parts of the enemy machine, which was seen 
 to disappear out of control. The next day Lieuts. 
 Belzer and Coleman, while on a reconnaissance 
 
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 mission, were attacked by seven enemy aircraft. 
 They unhesitatingly opened fire, but owing to their 
 guns being jammed were forced to withdraw to our 
 lines where, clearing the jam, they returned to 
 finish the mission. Their guns again jammed, and 
 they were driven back by a large patrol of enemy 
 planes. After skillful maneuvering tliey succeeded 
 in putting one gun into vise and returned a third 
 time, only to be driven back. Undaunted, they 
 returned the fourth time and accomplished their 
 mission, transmitting valuable information to the 
 Infantry headquarters. Home address, Frank B. 
 Belzer, Glasgow, Mont. 
 
 BENDER, JOHN Private 
 
 Deceased. Company B, 4th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Les Franzuettes 
 Farm, France July 23, 1918. Pvt. Bender crawled 
 forward and continued to fire into a machine-gun 
 nest until he was killed. Next of kin, Mrs. Hanna 
 Mruz, sister, 508 E. Avenue, Mount Carmel, Pa. 
 
 BENEFIELD, CORBETT .... Corporal 
 Deceased. Company E, 142nd Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near St. Eitenne, 
 France, October 8, 1918. Wounded in the arm by 
 a machine-gun bullet while leading his squad 
 through enemy entanglements, Corpl. Benefield 
 ralUed his men and led them in an attack on the 
 machine gun, which was enfilading the line, and 
 captured the gun with its entire crew. Continuing 
 on despite his wound, he was killed shortly after- 
 ward while leading his squad under a heavy enemy 
 bombardment. Home address, Tom Benefield, 
 father, Caddo, Okla. 
 
 BENELL, OTTO E. . . Second Lieutenant 
 135th Aero Squadron. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Thiaucourt, France, Septem- 
 ber 12, 191S, Lieut. Benell went out on a two-hour 
 counter attack artillery adjustment under adverse 
 weather conditions. Soon after he suffered an ac- 
 cident to his right hand, which made it useless. In 
 spite of this injury, he continued to operate his 
 wireless key with his left hand, directing the fire 
 of the batteries on concentrations behind the enemy 
 lines. Home address, Mrs. Mary Benell, mother 
 R. F. D. No. 2, P. O. Box 111, Fort Collins, Colo. 
 
 BENJAMIN, RAY N. . . First Lieutenant 
 2d Engineers. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Blanc Mont, France, October 6, 1918. 
 While commanding a detachment of wire cutters 
 working in advance of the Infantry, Lieut. Ben- 
 jamin was painfully wounded by a sheU fragment, 
 but he refused to leave his men until his mission was 
 accomplished and the advance of the Infantry as- 
 sured. Home address, S. M. Benjamin, Gravcourt, 
 S. C. 
 
 BENJAMIN, WILLIAM F. . . . Sergeant 
 Company H, 307th Infantry For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Chateau-Diable, near Fismes, 
 France, August 27, 1918. Although severely 
 •wounded in the first minutes of a three-hour engage- 
 ment, he continued to lead his platoon with entire 
 disregard of personal safety, and although suffering 
 intensely from his wounds, he refused to be eva- 
 cuated until the action was over and he had found 
 cover for his men. Home address, Mrs. Sarah 
 Benjamin, 804 East 169th Street, New York City. 
 
 BENNETT, JACK Sergeant 
 
 Company K, 11th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Louppy, France, November 
 10, 1918. Sergt. Bennett led a patrol in a flank at- 
 tack on a machine-gun nest which was holding up 
 the advance, and though half of his party was 
 killed or wounded, he succeeded in putting the gun 
 out of action. Coming under the fire of another 
 machine gun, he was forced to take cover till after 
 
 dark when he returned to our lines, bringing with 
 him the wounded men. Home address, Ed. Bennett, 
 Tulsa, Okla. 
 
 BENOIT, HENRY N Private 
 
 Company D, 361st Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Gesnes, France, September 
 26,— October 4, 1918. During eight days of action 
 while acting in the capacity of runner between his 
 company and battalion headquarters, Pvt. Benoit 
 was constantly subjected to a heavy shell fire, but 
 performed his mission without thought of personal 
 danger, carrying the many messages promptly and 
 successfully. Home address, Henry Benoit, Jr., 
 Gare de Ceicelles, Cant Neuchattel, Switzerland. 
 
 BENSON, ANDREW A Private 
 
 Medical Detachemnt, Ist Gas Regiment. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Bantheville, 
 France, November 1, 1918. Severely wounded by 
 shell fire, Pvt. Benson continued to give first aid to 
 the wounded until struck the second time. After 
 receiving the second wound be remained on duty, 
 giving directions for the care of other wounded. 
 Home address, John Benson, father, Bertgand, Neb. 
 
 BENTLEY, RICHARD E Corporal 
 
 Company L, 108th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near St. Souplet, France, October 
 15, 1918. Accompanied by an officer and three 
 other soldiers, he made a reconnaissance of the 
 River La Selle, the journey being made under con- 
 stant and heavy machine-gun fire. To secure the 
 desired information it was necessary to wade the 
 stream for the entire distance. Home address, Mrs. 
 William Bentley, mother, Horseheads, N. Y. 
 
 BENTON, HARWOOD O. . Second Lieutenant 
 137th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Montrebeau Woods, France, September 
 29, 1918. When the advance of his company had 
 been checked and forced back into the woods Lieut. 
 Benton, although himself wounded, \yent into an 
 open field and, under heavy machine-gun fire, 
 rescued two wounded comrades. He remained in 
 action despite his wounds for three days, when he 
 was ordered to the hospital by the battaUon com- 
 mander. Home address, Otis L. Benton, father, 
 Oberlin, Kansas. 
 
 BENZ, CEDRIC CHARLES First Lieutenant 
 111th Infantry. While trying to assist a wounded 
 companion in the attack on Hill 204, west of 
 Chateau-Thierry, France, July 1, 1918, he dis- 
 covered a party of Germans, and with the aid of 
 two wounded soldiers boldly rushed them and made 
 38 prisoners, Home address, John Benz, father, 
 1023 Brownsville Road, Garrick, Pittsburg, Pa. 
 
 BERG, JOHN N Corporal 
 
 Company C, 317th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Sommauthe, France, Nov- 
 ember 4, 1918. Corpl. Berg led his squad under 
 heavy machine-gun fire in an attack on a machine- 
 gun nest, capturing two machine guns, killing the 
 gunners, and driving off the remainder of the crews. 
 With his squad he held the position for one hour, 
 until the arrival of the rest of his company. Home 
 address, Nels Berg, father, Crosby, Pa. 
 
 BERG, JOSEPH Private 
 
 Company G, 167th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Croix Rouge Farm, north- 
 east of Chateau-Thierry, France, July 27th 1918. 
 When his company was in action near Hill No. 212, 
 Pvt. Berg was posted as lookout while his company 
 was intrenching. He observed the enemy bringing 
 forward machine guns through the wheat fields to 
 place them in position. Waiting until they were 
 within close range, he exposed himself to heavy 
 machine-gun and artillery fire and succeeded in 
 
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 killing or disabling the crews of three machine guns, 
 thus saving his company from heavy casualties. 
 Home address, Mrs. Katie Berg, Mount Vernon, 
 Washington. 
 
 BERGASSE, HERMAN J. . First Sergeant 
 
 Company A, 308th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Binarville, France, Septem- 
 ber 28, 1918. Assuming command of the company 
 after his commanding officer had become a casualty 
 Sergt. Bergasse led a formidable attack on an 
 enemy machine-gun emplacement, silencing two 
 guns in the nest, and permitting the further advance 
 of his battalion. Home address, Mrs. Charles 
 Wirth, sister, 431 East Eighty-second Street, New 
 York City. 
 
 BERGEN, WILLIAM J Private 
 
 Deceased. Company K, 165th Infantry. On 
 duty as a litter bearer in action near Villers-sur 
 Fere, France, July 28, 1918, he was killed while 
 going into heavy machine-gun and shell fire to rescue 
 the wounded. He had worked tirelessly and fear- 
 lessly throughout the attack on the enemy north 
 of the River Ourcq. Next of kin, Mrs. William J. 
 Bergen, 2472 Marion Avenue, New York City. 
 
 BERGSTEIN, ALFRED M. . First Lieutenant 
 Medical Corps, 18th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Exermont, France, October 
 8, 1918. Under heavy shell fire, Lieut. Bergstein 
 cared for the wounded, although he had been 
 severely wounded and was suffering great pain. He 
 refused to be evacuated until all the wounded had 
 been treated. Home address, Samuel Bergstein, 
 624 Minorsville Street, Pottsville, Pa. 
 
 BERKLEY, GEORGE . . First Sergeant 
 Company K, 11th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Cunel, France, October 14- 
 18, 1918. After all the officers of his company had 
 been killed or wounded, Sergt. Berkley successfully 
 led his men until compelled, through wounds, to 
 leave the field. Home address. Finer F. Berkley, 
 father, Golden Pond, Ky. 
 
 BERKELEY, THEODORE I. Second Lieutenant 
 4th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Mont St. Pere, France, July 23, 1918. 
 While in an open field swept by heavy machine-gun 
 and rifle fire, Lieut. Berkeley was ordered by his 
 battalion commander to seek cover in the woods; 
 but seeing a wounded man farther to the front, he 
 went to his aid and brought him to a place of safety. 
 Home address, Mrs. William Jones Romaine, 
 mother, Steadley Road, Morristown, N. J. 
 
 BERKOMPAS, OLIUS Bugler 
 
 Deceased. Company I, 125th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Romagne, 
 France, October 11, 1918. In the attack on Hill 
 258 he volunteered to carry messages from his com- 
 pany in the attacking line to the battalion post of 
 command. In order to reach the post of command 
 it was necessary to cross an open area of about 500 
 yards in width, subjected to intense machine-gun 
 fire and under direct observation of the enemy. He 
 was killed while engaged in this mission. Next of 
 kin, T. Berkompas, father, Rudyard, Mich. 
 
 BERNHEIMER, LOUIS G. . First Lieutenant 
 Pilot, 88th Aero Squadron. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Fismes, France, August 11, 
 1918, together with John W. Jordan, second Lieut., 
 7th Field Artillery; observer; Roger W. Hitchcock, 
 Second Lieut., Pilot; James S. D. Burns, deceased. 
 Second Lieut., 101st Field Artillery, observer; 
 Philip R. Babcock, First Lieut., pilot; Joseph A. 
 Palmer, Second Lieut., loth Field Artillery, ob- 
 server, Joel H. McClendon, deceased. First Lieut., 
 Pilot; and Charles W. Plummer, deceased. Second 
 
 Lieut., 101st Field Artillery, all attached to the 
 same squadron. 
 
 Under the protection of three pursuit planes, all 
 carrying a pilot and observer, Lieuts. Burnheimer 
 and Jordan, in charge of a photo plane, carried out 
 successfully a hazardous photographic mission over 
 the enemy's lines to the River Aisne. The four 
 American ships were attacked by 12 enemy battle 
 planes. Lieut. Bernheimer, by cooly and skillfully 
 manuevering his ship, and Lieut. Jordan, by ac- 
 curate operation of his machine gun, in spite of 
 wounds in the shoulder and leg, aided materially in 
 the victory which came to the American ships, and 
 returned safely with 36 valuable photographs. 
 
 The pursuit plane operated by Lieuts. Hitchcock 
 and Burns was disabled while these two officers 
 were fighting effectively. Lieut. Burns was mortal- 
 ly wounded and his body jammed the controls. 
 After a headlong fall of 2,500 meters, Lieut. Hitch- 
 cook succeeded in regaining control of this plane and 
 piloted it back to the airdrome. 
 
 Lieuts. McClendon and Plummer were shot 
 down and killled after a vigorous combat with five 
 of the enemy planes. Lieuts. Babcock and Palmer, 
 by gallant and skillful fighting, aided in driving off 
 the German planes and were materially responsible 
 for the successful execution of the photographic 
 mission. 
 
 Lieut. Bernheimer is also awarded an oak-leaf 
 cluster for the following act of extraordinary hero- 
 ism in action near Tailly, France, November 2, 
 1918. 
 
 Lieut. Bernheimer and First Lieut. Ralph P. 
 Bagby, observer, on their own initative, went on a 
 reconnaissance mission, flying 15 kilometers be- 
 hind the German lines, securing valuable infor- 
 mation, the condition of the bridges across the 
 Meuse River and enemy activity in the back areas, 
 and harassing enemy troops. Home address, 
 Sidney Bernheimer, father, 138 East 72nd Street, 
 New York City. 
 
 BERNIER, OLIVER D. . Second Lieutenant 
 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Chateau-Thierry, France 
 June 6, 1918. Exposing himself to very heavy con- 
 centrated machine-gun and rifle-fire, Lieut. Bernier 
 rushed ahead and broke down a strong wire fence, 
 thereby preventing a delay in his progress and con- 
 sequent exposure of his men to fire. Home address , 
 OUver F. Bernier, father, 1225 West Belden Avenue, 
 Syracuse, N. Y. 
 
 BERNSTEIN, DAVID Corporal 
 
 Company F, 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Blanc Mont, 
 France, October 5, 1918. Learning that a number 
 of wounded soldiers were lying in No Man's Land, 
 Corpl. Bernstein immediately volunteered to help 
 carry them in. He made several trips over an area 
 constantly shelled and subjected to machine-gun 
 and rifle fire. Home address, Israel Margulis, 
 uncle, 427 East 134th Street, New York, N. Y. 
 
 BERRY, BENJAMIN I. . Second Lieutenant 
 Deceased. 5th Machine Gun Battalion. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Montblanc, 
 France, October 4-6, 1918. Upon hearing that his 
 company commander had been killed and that the 
 second in command was wounded, Lieut. Berry went 
 immediately to the front line and took command. 
 On October 5, 1918, he was wounded in the head 
 and the surgeon ordered him evacuated. Lieut. 
 Berry removed the evacuation tag and went to the 
 front line, where he remained for 24 hours. Al- 
 though in a weakened condition, he personally 
 guided the company after they had been relieved. 
 Next of kin, R. E. Berry, brother, Carizozo, N. Mex. 
 
 BERRY, BENJAMIN S Major 
 
 U. S. M. C. He led his men in a gallant attack 
 across and into the Bois de Belleau, France, north- 
 
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 west of Chateau-Thierry, on the afternoon of June 
 6, 1918, inspiring them to deeds of valor by his ex- 
 ample. When he reached the edge of the woods he 
 fell, severely wounded. Nevertheless he arose and 
 made a final dash of 30 yards across, through a 
 storm of bullets, and reached again the first wave 
 of his command, before yielding to exhaustion from 
 his injury. Home address, Mrs. B. S. Berry, wife, 
 510 West 123rd Street. New York City. 
 
 BERRY, THOMAS A Private 
 
 Company E, 357th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Vilcey, France, September 12, 
 1918. Private Berry was a member of a patrol, 
 cleaning up a trench, when an enemy grenade was 
 thrown into the midst of the group. With notable 
 presence of mind and entire disregard for his own 
 safety. Private Berry seized the grenade and threw 
 it over the parapet, where it exploded an instant 
 later, thereby saving the Uves of his comrades. 
 Home address, Mrs. Velma Berry, wife, Morrison, 
 Okla. 
 
 BERRY, WAYNE R Private 
 
 Company B, 140th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Exermont, France, Sept- 
 ember 29, 1918. Although seriously wounded, Pvt. 
 Berry disregarding the danger, advanced alone on 
 a reconnaissance under heavy machine-gun fire, 
 and brought back important information of the 
 enemy. Home address, Oliver Cates Berry, R. F. D. 
 No. 4, Boonville, Mo. 
 
 BERRY, WILLIAM Private 
 
 Company A, Gist Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Lion-devant-Dun, France, 
 November 7, 1918. In the attack on the town of 
 Lion-devaHt-Dun, Pvt. Berry's company was 
 halted by heavy machine-gun fire. Advancing 
 ahead and urging his comrades to follow, he suc- 
 ceeded in gaining a foothold in the town until he 
 was felled by the murderous fire of the enemy guns. 
 Home address, Mrs. Sarah Berry, mother, 232 
 Union Street, Lockport, N. Y. 
 
 BERRYHILL, JOHN W. . Private (First Class) 
 Company D, 120th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, Sept- 
 ember 29, 1918. With eight other soldiers, com- 
 prising the company headquarters detachment, he 
 assisted hia company commander in cleaning out 
 enemy dugouts along a canal and capturing 242 
 prisoners. Home address, Mrs. John W. Berryhill, 
 wife, Charlotte, N. C. 
 
 BERTRAND Captain 
 
 Deceased. French Army. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Blanc Mont Ridge, France, 
 October 3rd, 1918. While attached to the Second 
 American Division he led his company of tanks into 
 the fight under terrific shell and machine-gun fire. 
 He set an example of coolness and bravery to all 
 about him, being conspicuous for his devotion to 
 duty, in the performance of which he was killed by 
 the enemy fire. 
 
 BESS, ROY A Private 
 
 Company L, 355th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Beaufort, France, Novem- 
 ber 4, 1918. Although wounded by machine-gun 
 fire, Pvt. Bess refused first aid, and continued in the 
 engagement for two days without treatment. Home 
 address, Mrs. Catherine Tallen, mother, Glen 
 Allen, Mo. 
 
 BESSINGER, EDWARD .... Corporal 
 Deceased. Headquarters Company, 15th Field 
 Artillery. For repeated acts of extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Chateau-Thierry, France, 
 and near Thiaucourt, France, June 1, July 1, and 
 September 17, 1918. Near Chateau-Thierry, Corpl. 
 
 Bessinger repeatedly exposed himself to heavy 
 shell and gas bombardments in order to maintain 
 telephone communication between the Infantry 
 and Artillery posts of command. Near Thiaucourt, 
 on September 17, he accompanied the first wave of 
 Infantry carrying a projector, and, in spite of the 
 heavy shell fire, kept the Artillery informed of the 
 progress of the attack. He was killed near Bomme, 
 France, on October 7, while in the faithful perfor- 
 mance of his duty. Next of kin, Mrs. Mabel 
 Hanson, stepmother, 1427 Rhine Street, Chicago, 
 111. 
 
 BEST, EDWARD G Private 
 
 Company E, 305th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action in the Forest of Argonne, France, 
 October 3, 1918. During an attack on a series of 
 strong enemy machine-gun nests, Pvt. Best took 
 charge of company Liaison and voluntarily carried 
 messages to all the platoons of the company, ex- 
 posing himself fearlessly to sweeping machine-gun 
 fire. Home address, Mrs. Belle Preston, mother, 
 306 West 47th Street, New York City. 
 
 BEVAN, STANLEY Sergeant 
 
 Company D, 15th Machine Gun Battalion. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action at BrieuUes, France, 
 November 3-4, 1918. When the foot bridges over 
 the Meuse River were destroyed by artillery fire, 
 Sergt. Bevan volunteered and assisted in repairing 
 the damage under violent machine-gun fire. On 
 the night of November 4, while leading his platoon 
 across the foot bridge, part of it was blown away 
 and he fell into the water, but, pulling himself out, 
 he continued to lead his men, regardless of the cold 
 and extreme fatigue. Later, he exposed himself to 
 the enemy fire while carrying a wounded man to a 
 place of safety. Home address, Mrs. Harriet Bevan, 
 mother, Frostburg, Md. 
 
 BICKFORD, ERNEST E Corporal 
 
 Deceased. Company H, 16th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Soissons, 
 France, July 18, 1918. Without assistance he at- 
 tacked an enemy machine-gun which was located 
 in a tree and dislodged the gun, but was himself 
 kUled while performing this courageous duty. Next 
 of kin, Mrs. Jesse Bickford, North English, La. 
 
 BICKNELL, LEROY A Sergeant 
 
 Company D, 9th Machine Gun Battalion. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action during the Argonne- 
 Meuse operations October 9-26, 1918. With no 
 Infantry support, his platoon withstood an enemy 
 attack for two days, during which time two of his 
 men and one gun were captured. He planned and 
 carried out a counter attack, using in part captured 
 enemy guns, and succeeded in releasing his own 
 men and capturing about 50 prisoners. Home ad- 
 dress, Charles Bicknell, Main Street, Westford, 
 Mass. 
 
 BIEMAN, JOSEPH Private 
 
 Headquarters Company, 120th Field Artillery. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action at St. Villes, 
 near Fismes, France, August 4-5, 1918. Through- 
 out two days Pvt. Bieman maintained the telephone 
 lines running into battahon headquarters, making 
 frequent repairs of the lines, amid falling walls and 
 heavy bombardment by both gas and high explos- 
 ives shells. Home address, Charles Bieman, father, 
 1538 South Tenth Street, Sheboygan, Wis. 
 
 BIEMUELLER, ORIGINES P. . , Wagoner 
 Ambulance Company 110, 103d Sanitary Train. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action near Fismes, 
 France, August 10-13, 1918. Because of the des- 
 truction from shell fire of 10 of the 13 ambulances 
 of his company, he worked for 48 hours driving 
 through shell swept and gas-infested areas, thereby 
 
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 making possible the evacuation of the wounded. 
 Home address, Rev. A. Biemueller, Tacony, 
 Philadelphia, Pa. 
 
 BIERYTA, MICHAEL Private 
 
 Deceased. Company M, ISlst Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Bois de Har- 
 ville, France, November 10, 1918. Under terrific 
 machine-gun fire, he advanced through forty feet 
 of wire entanglements, hacking his way with his 
 bayonet, so that his platoon could pass through to 
 their objective. He was mortally wounded by 
 enemy fire as he finished his work. Next of kin, 
 Wiktavia Laysienska, sister, 1719 West Eighteenth 
 Place, Chicago, 111. 
 
 BIGONEY, PHILIP W. . . First Sergeant 
 
 Company H, 307th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Chateau-Diable, France, 
 August 27, 1918, and September 8, 1918. With 
 utter disregard for his own safety, he dressed the 
 wounds of many of his comrades under the intense 
 machine-gun and rifle fire from the enemy's lines. 
 On September 8 he rescued a wounded oflScer from 
 a heavy barrage, carried him to a place of safety, 
 and dressed his wounds. Home address, Mrs. 
 Philip W. Bigoney, 442 Eighth Street, Brooklyn, 
 N. Y. 
 
 BILITSKI, JOHN N. F Sergeant 
 
 Company A, 108th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action east of Ronssoy, France, Sept- 
 ember 29, 1918. During the operations against 
 the Hindenburg line, Sergt. Billitski, although 
 twice wounded, refused to leave the field, but re- 
 mained with his platoon, exhibiting magnificent 
 courage and bravery, until he was wounded a third 
 time. His devotion to duty set a splendid example 
 to the men of his company. Home address, Mrs. 
 Florence Bilitski, wife, 21 Olga Place, Buffalo, N. Y. 
 
 BILLINGSLEY, EARL .... Sergeant 
 Company H, 61st Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Dun sur Meuse, France, 
 November 5, 1918. Sergt. Billingsley voluntarily 
 went forward alone against an enemy machine-gun 
 nest which was holding up the advance of his line, 
 wounding and capturing one prisoner and putting 
 the remaining occupant to flight. Home address, 
 Annie Billingsley, mother. Bauxite, Ark. 
 
 BILLIS, GUST Sergeant 
 
 Company A, 1 13th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bois-d'Amont, France 
 October 12, 1918. With disregard for his personal 
 safety, Sergt. Billis saved the life of an officer of his 
 company by attacking and kilhng two Germans 
 who were about to strike the officer in the back. 
 Later the same day he attacked, of his own accord, 
 several machine-gun nests, always returning with 
 prisoners, machine guns, or both. Home address, 
 Nick Jeatran, friend, Olympic Candy Store, Menom- 
 onie. Wis. 
 
 BILLMAN, FRED E Private 
 
 Medical detachment 47th Infantry. For extra- 
 ordinary heroism in action at Sergy, France, July 
 29-30, 1918. Pvt. Billman displayed conspicuous 
 bravery by administering first aid to wounded 
 soldiers in areas swept by shell and machine-gun 
 fire. Home address, Mrs. Rosa Heller, mother. 
 Center Street, Windgap, Pa. 
 
 BILLS, ANTHONY C Corporal 
 
 Headquarters Company, Seventh Field Artillery. 
 Near Cantigny, France, May 28-31, 1918 he vol- 
 untarily and constantly was exposed to shell fire to 
 repair important telephone lines. During the per- 
 formance of this work he lost an arm and was other- 
 wise seriously injured. Home address, Anthony 
 Bills, father, 315 Wood Street, DuBois, Pa. 
 
 BINGHAM, JOHN P Corporal 
 
 Company D, 107th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Ronssoy, France, September 
 29, 1918. During the operations against the Hin- 
 denburg line Corpl. Bingham left shelter and went 
 forward, crawling on his hands and knees under 
 heavy machine-gun fire to the aid of a wounded 
 officer and a wounded soldier. With the assistance 
 of another soldier he succeeded in dragging and 
 carrying them back to the shelter of a trench. Home 
 address, Mrs. M. G. Bingham, sister, Douglaston 
 Park, Douglaston, L. I. 
 
 BINKLEY, DAVID V Private 
 
 Company I, 168th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Hill No. 212, near Sergy, north- 
 east of Chateau-Thierry, France, July 28, 1918. He 
 sought and obtained permission to go out in front 
 of our lines and recover his corporal, who was lying 
 severely wounded in the open. He crossed an open 
 area that was swept for more than 50 yards by 
 enemy machine guns, reached the corporal, and 
 carried him safely back into our lines. Later he 
 was wounded, but refused to go to the aid station 
 until his company had won its objective. Home 
 address, H. R. Werner, 708 Northwestern Avenue, 
 Ames, la. 
 
 BINKNELL, LeROY A Sergeant 
 
 Company D, 9th Machine Gun Battalion. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action during the Argonne- 
 Meuse operations, October 9-26, 1918. With no 
 infantry support, his platoon withstood an enemy 
 attack for two days, during which time two of his 
 men. and one gun were captured. He planned and 
 carried out a counterattack, using in part captured 
 enemy guns, and succeeded in releasing his own 
 men and capturing about 50 prisoners. Home ad- 
 dress, Charles Binknell, Main Street, Westford, 
 Mass. 
 
 BIRCH, ALBERT E. . . Second Lieutenant 
 Deceased. 342d Machine Gun Battalion. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Boia de Ban- 
 theville, France, November 1, 1918. Although 
 suffering from a wound received during the action 
 of November 1, Lieut. Birch refused to go to the 
 rear for treatment, but continued on duty with hia 
 platoon throughout a very critical period. He re- 
 mained on duty until the morning of November 11, 
 when he was killed. Next of kin, Clarence E. Birch, 
 father, Haskell Institute, Lawrence, Kansas. 
 
 BIRCH, ERNEST Corporal 
 
 Battery D, 5th Field Artillery. With conspic- 
 uous bravery, he voluntarily left his dugout under 
 intense enemy bombardment and, without assis- ♦ 
 tance, rescued a comrade who was lying outside, 
 wounded and exposed to enemy fire. Home address, 
 Christian Birch, father, Mayer, Arizona. 
 
 BIRCH, ROBERT I Sergeant 
 
 Company E, 16th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Sedan, France, November 
 6-7, 1918. Sergt. Birch voluntarily led a srnall 
 group against an enemy macliine-gun nest which 
 was impeding the progress of his company. Al- 
 though severely wounded in the attack, he succeed- 
 ed in silencing the gun nest, and remained until the 
 mission was completed. Home address, John 
 Birch, Alice, S. D. 
 
 BIRCHFIELD, KENNETH . . . Corporal 
 Company B, 60th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Cunel, France, October 14, 
 1918. Pvt. Birchfield advanced alone upon a 
 machine gun, which was holding up the platoon 
 150 yards in advance of his company, killed the 
 gunner with the butt of his rifle, and forced two 
 other gunners to surrender. Home address, Mrs. 
 Jennie Birchfield, mother, Henderson, W. Va. 
 
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 BIRD, FELIX Private 
 
 132nd Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Consenvoye, France, October 9, 1918. 
 Advancing alone against a dugout, Pvt. Bird cap- 
 tured forty-nine of the enemy, and killed one officer, 
 who attempted to escape. Home address, Mrs. 
 Rose Bird, mother, 2222 South Albany Avenue, 
 Chicago, III. 
 
 BIRD, FRANCIS M. . . Pharmacist's Mate 
 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Suippes, France, October 
 3-7, 1918. Pharmacists Mate Bird showed great 
 courage in caring for and evacuating the wounded 
 under heavy shell fire, and at one time he alone 
 brought a wounded man from the field after two 
 litter bearers had been killed. Home address, 
 Joseph M. Bird, father, 1130 Harvard Avenue, 
 Salt Lake City, Utah. 
 
 BIRD, HOBART M Sergeant 
 
 Battery A, 147th Field Artillery. For extra- 
 ordinary heroism in action near St. Gilles, France, 
 August 12, 1918. After being painfully wounded 
 by an exploding shell, Sergt. Bird, with uo thought 
 of his own wound, assisted a more severely wound 
 comrade to the first-aid station and then walked a 
 distance of 1^^ kilometers over a heavily shelled 
 road in quest of ambulance and stretchers. Home 
 address, Mrs. Lydia Bird, mother, 662 WiUiams 
 Avenue, Portland, Ore. 
 
 BIRGANDO, WILLIAM J. Private (First Class) 
 Company I, 102d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Verdun, France, October 
 27, 1918. During the attack on Hill 360, north of 
 Verdun, on October 27, Pvt. Birgando, in charge 
 of a squad, made a desperate attempt to silence a 
 machine gun which was holding up the advance of 
 the entire company. The nature of the terrain 
 made this attack more than hazardous, but Pvt. 
 Birgando, nevertheless, persisted until the entire 
 squad, himself included, had become casualties. 
 Home address, Mrs. Katherine Birgando, mother, 
 118 Maple Street, Meriden, Conn. 
 
 BIRMINGHAM, DANIEL J. First Lieutenant 
 28th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Soi.ssons, France, July 18. Though twice 
 wounded Lieut. Birmingham refused to be eva- 
 cuated until the objective had been gained and the 
 position consolidated. Again, in the attack on 
 Exermont, October 4, he continued in command of 
 his battalion, after suffering a dangerous wound in 
 the hip, until all the objectives had been taken and 
 the positions consolidated. Home address, W. J. 
 Birmingham, father, 437 Fifth Avenue, New York, 
 N. Y. 
 
 BIRNEY, KNOX B. . . . First Lieutenant 
 Deceased. 6th Engineers. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Claires-Chenes Woods, France, 
 October 20, 1918. Lieut. Birney on his own initia- 
 tive took 12 men from his platoon and charged a 
 number of machine-gun nests which had been hold- 
 ing up the advance for two hours. Attacking them 
 across open ground, he cleaned out the nests and 
 captured 42 prisoners. In attacking other nests in 
 the vicinity he lost his life. His courageous act 
 made it possible for the attacking troops to gain and 
 hold the woods with minimum number of casualties. 
 Next of kin, Dr. H. H. Birney, father, 4016 Chest- 
 nut Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 
 
 BISCHOFF, CLIFFORD E. . First Lieutenant 
 128th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Juvigny, France, August 29, and Sept- 
 ember 2, 1918. Rendered unconscious by a bursting 
 shell, which wounded his company commander, 
 Lieut. Bischoff took command of his company as 
 
 soon as he regained consciousness and later assumed 
 command of the battalion when the battalion com- 
 mander was gassed. After being relieved of com- 
 mand he went forward on a reconnaissance with one 
 soldier and the two of them alone captured 75 of 
 the enemy. Home address, Mrs. J. F. Bischoff, 
 mother, 340 West Fourth Street, Superior, Wis. 
 
 BISER, JOHN L Private 
 
 Deceased. Company B, 115th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Verdun, 
 France, October 10, 1918. While under intense 
 machine-gun and artillery fire Pvt. Biser disregarded 
 his personal safety, adnoinistered first aid to a 
 wounded comrade near him, and was instantly kill- 
 ed by a shell. Next of kin, Mrs. John L. Biser, 
 Hagerstown, Md. 
 
 BISHOP, GEORGE O Private 
 
 Company G, 38th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Mezy, France, July 15, 1918. 
 Against the advice of his companions, Pvt. Bishop 
 advanced through intense artillery and machine- 
 gun fire against an enemy machine gun, which was 
 maintaining a damaging fire on his company. 
 Single handed, he killed the crew of this gun, re- 
 turning to our lines with the captured gun. Home 
 address, Joe Hundley, stepfather, Salem, Va. 
 
 BISHOP, RALPH L. . . Second Lieutenant 
 102d Infantry. He was in command of a working 
 party of about 30 men on the night of February 28, 
 1918. He encountered a heavy barrage of the 
 enemy, which protected the advance of enemy 
 assault troops. With coolness and courage he 
 immediately placed his men in shell holes, fought 
 off the enemy, and twice walked through the 
 enemy's and our own barrage to recover the remains 
 of one of his party and to collect his own men. 
 Home address, G. Herbert Bishop, father, 28 
 Pearl Street, New Haven, Conn. 
 
 BIWAN, JOSEPH . . Private (First Class) 
 Headquarters Company, 120th Field Artillery. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action at St. Gilles, 
 near Fismes, France, August 4-5, 1918. 'Through- 
 out two days he maintained the telephone lines run- 
 ning into battalion headquarters, making frequent 
 repairs of the Unes amid falling walls and heavy 
 bombardment by both gas and high-explosive shells. 
 Home address, Charles Biwan, father, 1538 South 
 10th Street, Sheboygan, Wis. 
 
 BLACK, FREDERICK W Captain 
 
 Medical Corps, 28th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 18-22, 
 1918. He went over the top to the attack in the 
 first wave and was wounded on the morning of the 
 first day. Disregarding his wound, he pressed on 
 with the attacking troops and crossed and recrossed 
 the sector immediately behind the most advanced 
 wave, rendering first aid to wounded and placing 
 them in shell holes. He worked unceasingly without 
 sleep or rest and was again wounded on the fourth 
 day by shell fire. Though twice wounded, he stead- 
 ily refused to be evacuated until the evening of the 
 fourth day, when he was exhausted and suffering 
 from his wounds. Home address, D. R. Black, 
 father, 57 Riverside Drive, Huntington, Pa. 
 
 BLACK, WILLIAM A Private 
 
 Company E, Sixth Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action during the Meuse offensive No- 
 vember 3-4, 1918. After three runners had been 
 wounded in an attempt to deliver an important 
 message, Pvt. Black volunteered and delivered the 
 message, twice crossing a valley swept by machine- 
 gun and artillery fire, and wading a river filled with 
 ice and slush. Home address, Mrs. Margie Black, 
 Clarke, La. 
 
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 BLACKBURN, RAYMOND . . . Sergeant 
 Company C, 308th Infantry- For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Binarville, France, October 2, 
 1918. Sergt. Blackburn volunteered and led a recon- 
 naissance patrol, and while returning to his com- 
 pany commander with his information one of the 
 patrol became detached, and was in danger of being 
 captured by the enemy. ReaUzing his comrade's 
 predicament Sergt. Blackburn rushed to his aid and 
 rescued him, killing two of the enemy and dispersing 
 the others. Home address, T. L. Blackburn, father, 
 163 Warburton Avenue, Yonkers, N. Y. 
 
 BLACKBURN, WALDEN E. . . . Corporal 
 Company C, 324th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Manhuelles, France, Novem- 
 ber 9, 1918. Corp. Blackburn, after having part of 
 his right breast torn away, remained on duty direct- 
 ing his squad for 36 hours, when he fainted from ex- 
 haustion, and was carried from the field. Home ad- 
 dress, WilUam E. Blackburn, R. F. D. No. 2, Bell- 
 buckle, Tenn. 
 
 BLACKHAM, HENRY R. . Second Lieutenant 
 Deceased. 116th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Brabant, France, October 11, 
 1918. Although severely wounded by machine-gun 
 fire, Lieut. Blackham refused to go to the rear and 
 continued to lead his company until he was killed. 
 Next of kin, Mrs. Clara A. Blackham, Jersey City, 
 N. J. 
 
 BLACKINTON, GEO. W. . . Lieut.-Colonel 
 353d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Xammes, France, September 12-13, 1918. 
 Having moved his battaUon to an advanced posi- 
 tion, in accordance with orders, Major Blackin- 
 ton found himself without support on either flank 
 and no supporting machine guns or artillery two 
 kilometers in advance of our main front line. In 
 spite of his perilous situation this oflBcer, with the 
 utmost coolness and good judgment, set to work in- 
 trenching and consolidating the position determined 
 to hold it at all costs, though his battalion was sub- 
 jected to artillery and machine-gun fire and was 
 threatened by counter attack by the enemy in 
 force. Home address, Mrs. W. J. Blackinton, 
 mother, 205 West Ninth Street, Flint, Mich. 
 
 BLAIR, GEORGE A Captain 
 
 117th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Fremont, France, October 8, 1918. 
 During the advance from Geneve to Fremont, Capt. 
 Blair was seriously wounded by machine-gun fire. 
 Despite his condition, he insisted on remaining with 
 his company, and allowed himself to be evacuated 
 only after his objective had been reached, his posi- 
 tion reorganized, and liaison estabUshed with flank- 
 units. Home address, Mrs. George A. Blair, Knox- 
 viUe, Tenn. 
 
 BLAIR, JOHN E Private 
 
 Deceased. Company E, 104th Infantry. During 
 action of April 12, 1918, he displayed exceptional 
 coolness and devotion to duty in declining to seek 
 cover during bombardment and continuing at his 
 post in exposed position awaiting attack of enemy. 
 Killed in action April 13, 1918. Next of kin, Albert 
 Blair, father, 82 State Road, North Adams, Mass. 
 
 BLAIR, TRACY S Corporal 
 
 Deceased. Cornpany E, 353d Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Baricourt, 
 France, November 1-2, 1918. After his platoon had 
 reached its objective Corporal Blair voluntarily 
 accompanied his platoon commander on a recon- 
 naissance patrol of the enemy's positions. They 
 came upon a large body of German troops without 
 being discovered, and Corporal Blair, under fire of 
 artillery and machine guns, went back and brought 
 
 up two platoons, which drove of! the hostile force 
 and captured a number of prisoners. The follow- 
 ing day, while advancing in the face of severe 
 machine-gun fire, Corporal Blair was fatally 
 wounded. Next of kin, Mrs. Mary C. Blair, 
 mother. Cotter, Iowa. 
 
 BLAKE, ARTHUR D. . Private (First Class) 
 Company B, 103rd Machine Gun Battalion. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near St. Remy, 
 France, September 12, 1918. During an enemy 
 attack Private Blake, although not on duty, first 
 discovered the presence of the enemy and gave the 
 alarm. During the action, four of the enemy at- 
 tempted to flank one of the machine-gun positions. 
 Private Black killed one of the flanking group with 
 his pistol and captured the other three unaided. 
 Home address, Mrs. Dollie Blake, R. F. D., Hobart, 
 Ind. 
 
 BLAKE, CHARLES RAYMOND .... 
 
 First Lieutenant 
 
 Pilot, Air Service, 7th Aviation Instruction Center. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action near Lassigny, 
 France, August 9, 1918. Lieut. Blake with Second 
 Lieut. Earle W. Porter, observer, while on a recon- 
 naissance expedition at a low altitude far beyond 
 the enemy lines, was attacked by five German 
 battle planes. His observer was wounded at the be- 
 ginning of the combat, but he maneuvered his plane 
 so skillfully that the observer was able to shoot 
 down one of their adversaries. By more skillful 
 maneuvering he enabled his observer to fight off the 
 remaining planes and returned safely to friendly 
 territory. Home address, Mrs. Eileen Blake, 
 grandmother, 17 Tower Street, Westerly, R. I. 
 
 BLAKE, ROBERT . . . First Lieutenant 
 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bois de Belleau, France, 
 June 6, 1918. When the Une was temporarily held 
 up, Lieut. Blake volunteered and maintained liaison 
 with the 49th Company, continually crossing and 
 recrossing an open field swept by intense machine- 
 gun fire. Later in the engagement he established 
 liaison with the French unit on the left flank, cross- 
 ing a wheat field under heavy machine-gun and 
 sniping fire, and returned with valuable informa- 
 tion. Home address, Mrs. J. J. Blake, mother, 
 1148 Amador Avenue, Berkeley, Cal. 
 
 BLAKEMAN, CHESTER W. . . . Sergeant 
 Company D, Ninth Infantrj-. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near the Meuse River, France, 
 November 1-4, 1918. After being wounded by 
 machine-gun fire, Sergt. Blakeman _ treated his 
 wound himself and continued to lead his men under 
 heavy shell and machine-gun fire until he was 
 again wounded and ordered to a first aid station. 
 Home address, Mrs. Mattie Harper, Horse Cave, 
 Ky. 
 
 BLAKNEE, FAUN . . . First Sergeant 
 
 Deceased. Company B, 5th Machine-Gun Bat- 
 talion. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
 Somme Py, France, October 5, 1918. First Sergt. 
 Blaknee volunteered to carry an important mes- 
 sage across an area swept by machine-gun fire. He 
 arrived at the company post of command with the 
 message and fell dead from a wound he received 
 whOe in the execution of his mission. Next of 
 kin, Mrs. Pearl Creamer, 329 Twenty-third Street, 
 Bellaire, Ohio. 
 
 BLALOCK, ROBERT Sergeant 
 
 Company D, 26th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Verdun, France, October 7, 
 1918. Sergt. Blalock led a patrol of 10 men against 
 a strong enemy machine-gun position, flanking the 
 strong point and attacking it from the rear with ad- 
 mirable judgment. After expending all his ammuni- 
 
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 tion. this soldier continued the fight with two cap- 
 tured Luger pistols, and himself killed eight of the 
 enemy in spite of being wounded. Nine machine- 
 gun nests were wiped out as a result of this attack 
 and the position was organized for defense with the 
 captured guns. Home address, Miss Mathe Bla- 
 lock. Webb City, Mo. 
 
 BLANCHARD, EDGAR Private 
 
 Company G, 120th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Belhcourt, France, Septem- 
 ber 29, 1918. He displayed marked personal brav- 
 ery, capturing single-handed seven Germans whom 
 he came upon in a trench and dugout. While taking 
 the prisoners to the rear, he met a wounded soldier, 
 and, preferring to return to the firing Une, turned 
 the prisoners over to the wounded man and rejoined 
 his squad. Home address, Mrs. Addle Blanchard, 
 mother, Fayetteville, N. C. 
 
 BLANCHARD, HAROLD .... Major 
 327th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action during the Meuse-Argonne offensive, Octo- 
 ber 7-21, 1918. During 14 daya of severe fighting 
 he was constantly on duty with his battalion, 
 although suffering severely from bronchitis, the 
 result of being gassed. He personally took com- 
 mand of a company, after all the ofiicers had be- 
 come casualties, and led them through a heavy 
 artillery barrage and machine-gun fire, gaining 
 his objective. Immediately after his battalion was 
 relieved he collapsed from the severe strain. Home 
 address, John A. Blanchard, brother, 925 Boylston 
 Street, Boston, Mass. 
 
 BLANCHARD, WALTER H. . . . Corporal 
 Company B, 344th Battalion, Tank Corps. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Varennes, 
 France, September 26, 1918. Corporal Blanchard, 
 in company with an oflBcer, crawled forward under 
 heavy fire at the risk of his own life, and dragged 
 back a wounded man, who was lying about 150 
 meters in front of our trenches. Home address, 
 Mrs. Florence Blanchard, mother, North Broad- 
 way, Haverhill, Mass. 
 
 BLANCHETTE, EDWARD W. . . Corporal 
 Company A, 104th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Verdun, France, October 16, 
 1918. Although wounded and ordered to the rear, 
 Corp. Blanchette continued to lead his platoon 
 after his sergeant had been killed and continued in 
 command until he dropped from exhaustion. Home 
 address, Mr. Joseph B. Blanchette, father. High 
 Street, Millbury, Mass. 
 
 BLANCHFIELD, JOHN .... Captain 
 Deceased. U. S. M. C. He demonstrated ex- 
 ceptional ability in organizing his line at Chateau- 
 Thierry, France, June 6, 1918, and showed heroic 
 leadership in holding it under violent attack. His 
 company successfully repelled two assaults by 
 superior forces, in the second of which he was mor- 
 tally wounded. Next of kin, Mrs. John Blanch- 
 field, wife, 2006 Woodbine Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. 
 
 BLANKINSHIP, JOHN C. . . . Corporal 
 Company C, 5th Field Signal Battalion. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Fossoy, 
 France, July 15, 1918. During the intense artillery 
 bombardment, preparatory to the great German 
 offensive of July 15, Corp. Blankenship voluntarily 
 led a medical officer to the aid of wounded men, fol- 
 lowing broken wire through woods. He guided the 
 partv on their return over the same route, although 
 suffering from a severe wound. Home address. Dr. 
 Homer Blankinship, father, 413 Cornell Street, 
 Ottawa, 111. 
 
 BLAUROCK, OSCAR . Private (First Class) 
 Company D, 4th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 
 heroism in action near Nesles, France, July 14, 1918. 
 During a heavy shell and gas bombardment, Pvt. 
 Blaurock made repeated trips with messages to the 
 various platoons, at the same time volunteering and 
 assisting in the removal of the wounded to a place 
 of safety. Home address, George Blaurock, father, 
 83 Weirfield Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. 
 
 BLEASDALE, REDWALD H. . . . Private 
 Headquarters Company, 30th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Mezy, France, 
 July 15, 1918. Pvt. Bleasdale remained with his 
 gun during a heavy bombardment, until his gun-pit 
 was blown in, and then removed his gun to another 
 position and continued the fire under heavy 
 machine-gun fire. Later, in the same action, he 
 volunteered and went to reconnoiter a small woods 
 believed to be occupied by enemy troops. There he 
 killed several Germans single handed, and returned 
 to our lines with an American soldier. Home ad- 
 dress, Joseph R. Bleasdale, father, Route No. 5, 
 Janesville, Wis. 
 
 BLEASDALE, VICTOR F. . First Lieutenant 
 6th Machine-Gun Battalion, U. S M. C. For re- 
 peated acts of extraordinary heroism in action near 
 Blanc Mont, France, October 8, 1918. On several 
 occasions, regardless of his personal safety, he led his 
 machine-gun platoon through heavy machine-gun 
 and artillery fire. When the Infantry company 
 which he was supporting was halted by the fire of 
 two enemy Maxims, Lieut. Bleasdale formed his 
 platoon as infantry, assaulted and captured both 
 the enemy guns. Home address, J. R. Bleasdale, 
 father, Janesville, Wis. 
 
 BLEAU, HOMER J Sergeant 
 
 Deceased. Company A, 59th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Brieulles, 
 France, September 29, 1918. When his company 
 was held up by heavy artillery and machine-gun fire. 
 Sergeant Bleau displayed exceptional bravery and 
 devotion to duty in leading his platoon across an 
 open field in an attack upon an enemy machine-gun 
 nest. Even after receiving a wound, from the ef- 
 fects of which he died next morning, he remained 
 with his men, encouraging them on and inspiring 
 them by his fortitude. Next of kin, Charles Bleau, 
 Munising, Mich. 
 
 BLECKLEY, ERWIN R. . Second Lieutenant 
 Deceased. 130th Field Artillery, observer, 50th 
 Aero Squadron. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Binarville, France, October 6, 1918. 
 Lieut. Bleckley, with his pilot. Second Lieut. Harold 
 E. Goettler, Air Service, left the airdrome late ia 
 the afternoon on their second trip to drop supplies 
 to a battalion of the 77th Division, which had been 
 cut off by the enemy in the Argonne Forest. Hav- 
 ing been subjected on the first trip to violent fire 
 from the enemy, they attempted on the second trip 
 to come still lower in order to get the packages even 
 more precisely on the designated spot. In the 
 course of his mission the plane was brought down by 
 enemy rifle and machine-gun fire from the ground, 
 resulting in fatal wounds to Lieut. Bleckley, who 
 died before he could be taken to a hospital. In at- 
 tempting and performing this mission Lieut. Bleck- 
 ley showed the highest possible contempt of per- 
 sonal danger, devotion to duty, courage, and valor. 
 Next of kin, E. E. Bleckley, father. Fourth National 
 Bank, Wichita, Kan. 
 
 BLEWETT, CHARLES H Private 
 
 Company A, 9th Machine-Gun Battalion. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action at Moulins, France, 
 July 14-20, 1918. After being wounded in the arm 
 by shrapnel, Pvt. Bluett continued on duty with hia 
 platoon until he was relieved four days later. He 
 then joined another platoon, going back to the line, 
 and remained in action until the condition of his 
 
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 wound necessitated his evacuation. Home address, 
 Mrs. Lavenia Blewett, Richardson, Tex. 
 
 BLOCK, SAMUEL M Private 
 
 Company A, 102d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Marcheville, France, Septem- 
 ber 26, 1918. After several other runners had fail- 
 ed, Pvt. Block volunteered and was successful in 
 carrying a message through an intense machine- 
 gun and artillery barrage. Home address, Mrs. Rose 
 M. Block, Spring Street, Macon, Ga. 
 
 BLOHM, JOHN Sergeant 
 
 Company B, 305th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near St. Thibaut, France, Septem- 
 ber, 2, 1918. From a shell hole, in which he had 
 taken shelter while returning from a successful day- 
 light patrol across the Vesle River, Sergt. Blohm saw 
 a corporal of his patrol dragging himself through 
 the grass and bleeding profusely from a wound in 
 the neck. He unhesitatingly left his shelter, carried 
 the corporal behind a tree near the river bank, 
 dressed his wound, and using boughs from a fallen 
 tree as an improvised raft, towed the injured man 
 across the river and carried him 200 yards over an 
 open field to the American outpost line, all under 
 continuous rifle and machine-gun fire. Home ad- 
 dress, Rudolph Blohm, 4822 New Utrecht Avenue, 
 Brooklyn, N. Y. 
 
 BLOMBERG, HENRY S. . First Lieutenant 
 127th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Juvigny, north of Soissons, France, August 
 30, 1918. Inspiring his men by his own personal 
 bravery, Lieut. Blomberg vigorously led his com- 
 pany forward in the face of heavy machine-gun and 
 artillery fire, capturing the heights overlooking Ju- 
 vigny, with many prisoners. After reaching the ob- 
 jective he repeatedly exposed himself to hostile fire 
 time after time in reorganizing the line. During the 
 defense of the position won he personally set up and 
 operated a captured German machine gun against 
 the enemy while under terrific fire. Home address, 
 Mrs. Josephine Blomberg, mother, 601 HoUy Ave- 
 nue, St. Paul, Minn. 
 
 BLOMGREN, ERNEST W. . Private (First Class) 
 Sanitary Detachment, 106th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Ronssoy, France, 
 September 27, 1918. During the operations against 
 the Hindenburg Line, east of Ronssoy, on Septem- 
 ber 27, 1918, Private Blomgren displayed unusual 
 courage and bravery by going forward through the 
 terrific shell and machine-gun fire to rescue wounded 
 comrades. Home address, Mrs. C. Blomgren, moth- 
 er, 1491 Westchester Avenue, New York City. 
 
 BLOND, PERCY S. . . . First Sergeant 
 
 Company C, 146th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism near Montfaucon, France, September 26- 
 October 1, 1918. Crossing an exposed area under 
 heavy shell and machine-gun fire, Sergt. Blond went 
 forward and rescued a wounded comrade, carrying 
 him 200 yards up a steep slope. On another occa- 
 sion, during a severe artillery and machine-gun 
 bombardment, he crept alone to an advanced post 
 and carried back another wounded soldier. During 
 the five days' action Sergt. Blond gave first-aid 
 treatment to 20 members of his company, inspiring 
 everyone by his valiant conduct in ministering to 
 the wounded. Home address, Mrs. Birdie M. 
 Blond, mother, Washington, Pa. 
 
 BLOOD, ROBERT O Captain 
 
 Medical Corps, 103d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bouresches, France, July 
 20-23, 1918. He remained with his battalion during 
 the entire advance, working untiringly under heavy 
 enemy fire at all times, superintending the evacua- 
 tion of the wounded and caring for them in the most 
 
 dangerous and exposed positions. On July 22 he 
 established his dressing station in an advanced 
 position that was constantly under shell fire, and 
 many times left his station to go into the front lines 
 to treat the wounded. Home address, Mrs. Robert 
 R. Blood, South State Street, Concord, N. H. 
 
 BLOOMBERG, SAM . . Private (First Class) 
 Company B, 312th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Grand Pre, France, October 
 18-23, 1918. During the period of five days that his 
 company was occupying an advanced and isolated 
 position, Pvt. Bloomberg volunteered and carried 
 messages to his company headquarters after seeing 
 two other runners wounded in the attempt to cross 
 through the sweeping barrage. He was at all times 
 under constant fire and observation of enemy ma- 
 chine gunners, but he succeeded in establishing 
 liaison during the entire operations. Home address. 
 Human Bloomberg, father, 102 Barclay Street, 
 Newark, N. J. 
 
 BLOSSOM, LYNN Private 
 
 Company I, 128th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Juvigny, France, August 30, 
 1918. While engaged as runner during an attack. 
 Private Blossom maintained liaison with adjoining 
 units, throughout a most intense fire of artillery and 
 machine guns, continuing his work until wounded 
 by machine-gun fire. Home address, Frank Blos- 
 som, father, R. F. D. No. 1, Clark Lake, Liberty, 
 Mich. 
 
 BLUME, FERDINAND F. . . . Corporal 
 Company C, 319th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action on the west bank of the Meuse, 
 France, September 26, 1918. While his platoon 
 was being held up by wire and other obstacles, and 
 the fire of the enemy threatened to annihilate it, 
 Corp. Blume made his way through the wire to the 
 German trenches, from which position he bombed 
 the enemy from their trenches. He thus saved the 
 lives of many of his comrades, and enabled them 
 to take the trenches with a minimum of casualties. 
 Home address, Anna Blume, sister, Farragut Street, 
 MiUvale, Pa. 
 
 BLUME, LEO H. . . Private (First Class) 
 
 Company C, 312th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Talma Farm, France, Octo- 
 ber 18, 1918. Pvt. Blume volunteered to carry a 
 message from his platoon across a zone of 200 yards 
 swept by heavy artillery and machine-gun fire. He 
 was seriously wounded while making the attempt to 
 perform the mission and remained under this terrific 
 fire for over two hours before it was possible to rescue 
 him. Home address, Mrs. Elizabeth O'Hare, sister, 
 122 Third Street, Troy, N. Y. 
 
 BLUMENTHAL, ALABEL . . . Private 
 
 Deceased. Medical Detachment, 128th Infantry. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action near Cierges, 
 France, August 2, 1918. As Pvt. Blumenthal was 
 dressing wounded men and carrying them into 
 shell holes for protection, a heavy barrage was put 
 down in the field where he was working but he 
 nevertheless refused to seek cover, ministering to 
 the wounded and reassuring them, until he was 
 mortally wounded by a bursting shell. Next of 
 kin, Mrs. Lena L. Blumenthal, wife, 6130 Evans 
 Avenue, Chicago, 111. 
 
 BLUST, PAUL E Private 
 
 Company C, 2d Engineers. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Medeah Farm, France, Octo- 
 ber 9, 1918. Crawling forward under heavy 
 machine-gun fire, Pvt. Blust assisted in bringing a 
 wounded comrade to safety. Home address, Ed. 
 Blust, father, 2410 Gravier Street, New Orleans, 
 La. 
 
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 BLY, ROBERT .... First Lieutenant 
 168th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near the Cote de Chitillon, France, October 
 15, 1918. Leading his own and another company by 
 a flanking movement around Hill 288 in the face of 
 terrific machine-gun fire, Lieut. BIy, with remark- 
 able courage and skill, reached the enemy's line and 
 effected the capture of a strongly fortified and en- 
 trenched position on the crest of the hill, together 
 with numerous machine-guns, 92 prisoners, and 1 
 minenwerfer. He personally took charge of the 
 minenwcrfer and turned it on the enemy, firing all 
 their available ammunition. During these opera- 
 tions this oflScer himself killed or captured two 
 complete machine-gun crews. Later in the day 
 he again led his company forward and captured 
 Hill 242, together with another minenwerfer, 
 under circumstances which required the greatest 
 determination and courage. Home address, Her- 
 bert Bly, father, R. F. D. 4, Fort Scott, Kans. 
 
 BLYNN, JOHN M. . . Private (First Class) 
 U. S. Ambulance Service. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Somme Py, France, October 
 2-9, 1918. Throughout the attack north of Somme 
 Py Pvt. Blynn worked day and night, repeatedly 
 driving over roads under constant shell fire to the 
 advanced dressing stations, and, when necessary, 
 driving to points still farther to the front. On 
 October 3, in front of the advanced infantry post, 
 his ambulance was wrecked by a bursting shell. 
 Securing another car, he evacuated the wounded. 
 Home address, Mrs. Harry Blynn, mother, 2207 
 Delancey Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 
 
 BLYTHE, W. J First Lieutenant 
 
 104th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action east of Belleau, France, July 21, 1918. Lieut. 
 Blythe, with two enlisted men, charged a machine- 
 gun nest, captured two machine guns, and killed or 
 captured 12 of the enemy. Home address, Mrs. 
 W. J. Blythe, 152 Howe Street, Methuen, Mass. 
 
 BOARDMAN. GUY W Private 
 
 Deceased. Company A, 59th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Courchamps, 
 France, July 19, 1918. Though he had been wound- 
 ed in the ankle, Private Boardman crawled out from 
 a shell hole under heavy machine-gun fire, and made 
 several trips to a small stream 100 yards away for 
 the purpose of filling the canteens of his wounded 
 comrades, until he was ordered to the rear for medi- 
 cal aid. He was later killed in action while charging 
 an enemy machine-gun nest. Next of kin, Mrs. Wil- 
 liam Boardman, mother, Hughson, Cal. 
 
 BOAS, ROSS H First Lieutenant 
 
 1st Engineers. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Soissons, France, July 19, 1918. After 
 being wounded, Lieut. Boas continued to lead two 
 platoons of engineers, acting as infantry in the pro- 
 tection of the fl.ink of the brigade, for three days, 
 exposed to terrific machine-gun and artillery fire 
 throughout the attack, during which time more than 
 two-thirds of his detachment were lost. Home ad- 
 dress, C. H. Boas, father, 115 State Street, Harris- 
 burg, Pa. 
 
 BOBB, LOUIS C Sergeant 
 
 Company K, 109th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Apremont, France, October 
 2, 1918. Sergeant Bobb was a member of a recon- 
 naissance patrol consisting of an officer and four 
 soldiers, which was stopped and in danger of being 
 surrounded by enemy machine gunners and snipers. 
 Risking liis own life to save his comrades, he dashed 
 from cover to draw the enemy fire, calling on the 
 ethers to run. Crossing an open space for 1.50 yards 
 under a sheltered position he continued to keep 
 the enemy down by his fire, while the other members 
 of the patrol succeeded in escaping. Home address, 
 
 Mrs. Louis C. Bobb, 719 West Southern Avenue 
 South Williamsport, Pa. 
 
 BOBO, JOHN Sergeant 
 
 Deceased. Company E, 16th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Soissons, France, 
 July 18-19, 1918. When his company's advance 
 was seriously threatened by the terrific fire from a 
 machine-gun nest. Sergeant Bobo personally killed 
 the machine-gun crew and captured the gun. Later 
 in the same action, he led a party of two squads 
 against an enemy strong point, capturing 2 officers, 
 125 men, and 12 machine guns that were delivering 
 a sweeping fire, threatening the success of the entire 
 operation. Sergt. Bobo was killed shortly after the 
 completion of this extraordinary feat. Next of kin. 
 Lulu Bobo, mother, Bonanzo, Ark. 
 
 BOBRYK, JOSEPH Private 
 
 Company G, 327th Infantry, For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Ch^tel-Ch€h6ry, France, 
 October 7, 1918. After his company had suffered 
 heavy casualties in reaching its objective and con- 
 solidating its position. Private Bobryk volunteered 
 and, single handed, carried numerous wounded 
 men to the dressing station, crossing the Aire 
 River in so doing and passing each time through 
 terrific artillery and machine-gun fire. Even after 
 being painfully gassed, he continued this work 
 without thought for his own personal safety. 
 Home address, Walter Kuczynski, brother-in-law, 
 Riverside, N.Y. 
 
 BOEHLE, WILLIAM Private 
 
 Company A, 30th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action nearCrezancy, France, July 1.5-16, 
 1918. After his company had withdrawn from 
 their position, Pvt. Boehle voluntarily returned to 
 the former position, and throughout the night of 
 July 15-16 assisted in evacuating the wounded. 
 Home address. Garret Boehle, R. F. D. No. 1, 
 O'Fallon, Mo. 
 
 BOENOUR, GEORGE . Private (First Class) 
 Company A, 30th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Cr^zancy, France, July 15, 
 1918. Three times, under terrific enemy fire, he 
 carried messages to battalion and regimental head- 
 quarters. After the company had withdrawn he 
 voluntarily returned to the position his company 
 had held and throughout the night assisted in 
 evacuating the wounded. Home address, Jacob O. 
 Boenour, father, Martinsburg, Pa. 
 
 BOGAN, HENRY S Sergeant 
 
 78th Company, 6th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Thiaucourt, 
 France, September 15, 1918. Sergeant Bogan led 
 a small detachment in an attack on a machine-gun 
 which was holding up the advance, capturing the 
 gun and five of its crew. He then continued the ad- 
 vance, entered the hostile trenches and cleared 
 them for a distance of 150 yards, remaining all day 
 in this advanced position under continuous artillery 
 and machine-gun fire. Sergeant Bogan is awarded 
 an oak leaf cluster, to be worn with his Distin- 
 guished Service Cross, for the following act of ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Blanc Mont, 
 France, October 3, 1918: During the attack on 
 Blanc Mont, Sergeant Bogan, without aid, captured 
 three machine-gun nests, and, after being wounded, 
 took 30 prisoners. He himself escorted these pris- 
 oners to the rear rather than have the line weakened 
 by taking men for this duty. Home address, Mrs. 
 Sallie Bogan, mother, Franklin, Ky. 
 
 BOGGS, ERNEST H Corpora 
 
 Company M, 142d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near St. Etienne, France, October 
 8, 1918. Later his company had made an attack 
 and had taken up a new position; he rendered great 
 
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 assistance in the reorganization of the new position. 
 He was seriously wounded while in the performance 
 of this work, but refused to go to the rear because 
 it might weaken the position. Home address, Gil- 
 bert H. Boggs, father, R. F. D. No. 3, Pilot Point, 
 Tex. 
 
 BOGGS, JOHN C First Lieutenant 
 
 2d Machine-Gun Battalion. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 21, 
 1918. He displayed exceptional personal bravery 
 and initiative by volunteering to take charge of a 
 machine-gun and crew, protecting an exposed 
 flank with them and dispersing an enemy counter 
 attack. Home address. Rev. W. G. Bogg?, father, 
 125 So. Laurel Street, Richmond, Va. 
 
 BOH AN, WILLIAM J Sergeant 
 
 Company L, 38th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Mezy, France, July 15, 1918. 
 During the intense enemy artillery preparation, 
 prior to the German offensive of July 15, Sergt. 
 Bohan voluntarily left the shelter of a trench to aid 
 a wounded comrade to a place of safety. Next of 
 kin, Mrs. Julia Smith, sister, 89 Liberty Street, 
 Newburg, N. Y. 
 
 BOISROUVRAY, A. D. . . . Commandant 
 French Army, attached to 26th Division. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action at Seicheprey, 
 France, April 20-21, 1918. Commandant de Bois- 
 rouvray exposed himself to extremely heavy enemy 
 fire, with fearless disregard for personal danger, in 
 order to secure information for tactical dispositions 
 and artillery support, which were of great service in 
 checking the hostile attack. 
 
 BOLACK, WILLIAM F Mechanic 
 
 Machine Gun Company, 104th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Verdun, 
 France, October 25, 1918. While taking a train of 
 machine-gun carts to the relief of his company in 
 the front line. Mechanic Bolack was caught in a 
 terrific bombardment, his train scattered, several 
 of his mules killed, and he himself wounded. He 
 had his wounds dressed at a near-by station and, 
 refusing to be evacuated, passed through the bom- 
 bardment three times while reorganizing his train 
 and carrying out his mission. Home address, Mrs. 
 Mary J. Bolack, mother, 811 Main Street, Spring- 
 field, Mass. 
 
 BOLEN, JACOB Private 
 
 Company C, 314th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Verdun, France, November 
 2, 1918. Although suffering from a painful shell 
 fragment wound in the head Pvt. Bolen remained on 
 duty with his platoon, exposing himself to machine- 
 gun sniper fire while acting as outpost. Advancing 
 alone at dayUght he reconnoitered what appeared to 
 be a machine-gun position, returning with informa- 
 tion which enabled his outguard to better their loca- 
 tion. Home address, Mrs. Anna Bolen, mother, 
 3942 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 
 
 BOLGIONE Marechal Des Logis 
 
 Third Battery, 74th Regiment d'Artillerie 
 (French), attached to Railway Artillery, A. E. F. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action on October 14, 
 1918. Under heavy shelling Sergt. Bolgione dis- 
 played exceptional bravery in extinguishing a fire 
 which threatened the destruction of a powder dump 
 and ammunition car. Home address. Monsieur 
 Antione Bolgione, father, Rue Saint-Esprit No. 28, 
 LaCapelette-Marseille, France. 
 
 BOLIN, HERALD E. Battalion Sergeant Major 
 Headquarters Company, 363d Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action at Waereghem, 
 Belguim, October 31, 1918. Seeing a wounded 
 soldier lying in an exposed position, Sergt. Maj 
 
 Bolin started to go to the former's assistance, and 
 as he did so was knocked down by a bullet which 
 struck him in the hip. He nevertheless continued 
 on in the face of the dangerous fire and succeeded 
 in moving his wounded comrade to shelter before 
 attending to his own wound. Although he was 
 suffering intense pain, he refused to go to the rear, 
 but remained constantly at his post under artillery 
 and machine-gun fire, having been on strenuous 
 duty and without sleep for two days. Home ad- 
 dress, Mrs. Lula Bolin, mother, Wenatchee, Wash. 
 
 BOLLES, FRANK C Colonel 
 
 39th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Septsarges, France, September 26, and 
 near Bois-de-Fays, France, September 28, 1918. 
 On September 26 Col. BoUes personally directed 
 the assaulting battalion of his regiment when the 
 line was temporarily held up by hostile fire, leading 
 the attacking troops forward to their objective. 
 After reaching the objective, terrific hostile fire 
 caused many casualties, and the line was beginning 
 to waver when Col. BoUes assisted in the reorgan- 
 ization of the line, and by his personal example of 
 courage and fearlessness encouraged his men to 
 hold in the face of the withering machine-gun and 
 artillery fire until the flank division had advanced 
 abreast. On September 28 he rallied his men under 
 the sweeping fire of machine guns, minnenwerfer, 
 and artillery, and although painfully wounded, per- 
 sonally assisted in the reorganization of the posi- 
 tions. Home address, Mrs. Frank C. BoUes, 179 
 Fulton Avenue, Hempstead, Long Island, N. Y. 
 
 BOLLING, A. R. . . . Second Lieutenant 
 4th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action in Bois de Nesles, France, July 14-15, 1918. 
 While in command of three widely separated pla- 
 toons in the Bois de Nesles, on the night of July 
 14-15, Lieut. Boiling continually exposed himself 
 to very heavy gas and shell fire by going from one 
 platoon to another. _ Home address, Mrs. A. R. 
 Boiling, wife, 525 Philadelphia Avenue, Chambers- 
 burg, Pa. 
 
 BOLLINGER, ERNEST V. . . . Private 
 Company F, 28th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 19, 
 1918. He advanced on machine-gun snipers on the 
 Paris-Soissons road, showing exceptional bravery 
 by reaching the machine gun and killing the snipers 
 with hand grenades and automatic rifle. Home 
 address, A. Bollinger, father, 1421 West Fourth 
 Street, Little Rock, Ark. 
 
 BOLT, BERNARD H Private 
 
 Deceased. Company K, 28th Infantry. He was 
 a member of a patrol consisting of an officer and 
 four men, who with great daring entered a dangerous 
 portion of the enemy trenches, where they surround- 
 ed a party nearly double their own strength, cap- 
 tured a greater number than themselves, drove of! 
 an enemy rescuing party, and made their way back 
 to our lines with four prisoners, from whom valuable 
 information was obtained. He died from wounds 
 received in this expedition. Next of kin, Carl 
 Bolt, 916 Sanica Street, Bethlehem, Pa. 
 
 BOLTON, ARTIE E Captain 
 
 Company H, 115th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action in the Bois de la Grande, Mon- 
 tague, France, October 16, 1918. Having been or- 
 dered to take up his position on the final objective, 
 Capt. Bolton made a personal reconnaissance of 
 his company front line, during which time he was 
 subjected to the artillery fire of both friendly and 
 enemy guns and machine guns directed on his posi- 
 tion. He again went out on the .same mission and 
 captured 20 prisoners who were carrying a ma- 
 chine gun. Home address, Sidney R. Bolton, Nor- 
 wood, Va. 
 
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 BONACK. PAUL J Sergeant 
 
 Company L, 127th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Juvigny, France, August 30, 
 1918. When his company was stopped by a con- 
 cealed machine-gun nest, Sergeant Bonack ascer- 
 tained its position and courageously attacked it. 
 single-handed, upon his own initiative, killing the 
 crew and enabling his company to continue the ad- 
 vance. Home address, William Bonack, father, 
 Three Lakes. Wis. 
 
 BONAVANTURA, FERDINANDO . Private 
 Company B, 309th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near St. Juvin, France, October 
 19, 1918. Pvt. Bonavantura, armed with an auto- 
 matic rifle, captured a machine gun single handed 
 under heavy flanking fire from machine guns. The 
 gun w&B supported by a squad of infantry, whom he 
 forced to flee. Later he led a detail far into the 
 enemy lines, encouraging his men by his fearless 
 example. Home address, Philip Sozi, 404 James 
 Street, Burlington, N. J. 
 
 BONDAY, ROBERT Private 
 
 Company L, 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne, 
 France, October 4-6, 1918. Pvt. Bonday, a runner, 
 displayed exceptional courage in carrying messages 
 for three days under shell and machine gun fire. 
 Home address, Theodore Bonday, father, 262 
 North Walnut Street, Mount Clemens, Mich. 
 
 BONGARDT, CHARLES F. Second Lieutenant 
 17th Field Artillery. During the fight at Vaux, 
 July 1, 1918, while serv-ing as a telephone oflBcer, be 
 crossed an op>en field in full view of the enemy and 
 under constant bombardment three times to repair 
 telephone lines vitally necessary to keep six bat- 
 teries in operation. Home address, Frank Bon- 
 gardt, father, 4354 Charles Street, Omaha, Neb. 
 
 BONNARD, EMILE . . Chef de Bataillon 
 French Army. 2d R. I. C. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action November 3-11, 1918. Working 
 in conjunction with an American brigade Chef de 
 Bataillon Bonnard led his battalion against deter- 
 mined resistance of the enemy, working his way 
 with great valor to take an important hostile posi- 
 tion He kept constantly in touch with the Ameri- 
 can commander, thus insuring perfect liaison 
 during the entire operations. 
 
 BOONE, JOEL THOMPSON . . Lieutenant 
 Medical Corps, U. S. N., attached to the 6th 
 Regiment, U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism 
 in the Bois de Belleau, France, June 9-10 and 25, 
 1918. On two successive days the regimental aid 
 station in which he was working was struck by 
 heavy shells and in each case demolished. Ten 
 men were killed and a number of wounded were 
 badly hurt by falling timbers and stone. Under 
 these harassing conditions this officer continued 
 without cessation his treatment of the wounded, 
 superintending their evacuation, and setting an in- 
 spiring example of heroism to the oSicers and men 
 serving under him. On June 25, 1918, Surg. Boone 
 followed the attack by one battalion against enemy 
 machine-gun positions in the Bois de Belleau, 
 establishing advanced dressing stations under 
 continuous shell fire. Home address not given. 
 
 BOONE, LOUIS W Private 
 
 Company M, 118th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Vaux Andigny, France, Oc- 
 tober 11, 1918. On duty as a company runner, he 
 carried an important message through an artillery 
 and machine-gun barrage to battalion headquarters. 
 Starting back through the barrage to the front lines, 
 he was wounded; but, believing he might be needed 
 at the front, attempted to make his way back to his 
 
 company, displaying unusual fortitude and devo- 
 tion to duty. Home address, Mrs. Lizzie Moss, 
 mother, Cassatt, S. C. 
 
 BOONE, RAYMOND W Corporal 
 
 Company F, 6th Regiment, U. S. M. C. After 
 receiving three severe wounds he continued in the 
 advance on Bouresche, France, on June 6, 1918. 
 Having been sent to the rear, he returned close to 
 the advanced lines, where he assisted in bringing 
 in the wounded. Home address, Robert E. Boone, 
 Elismore, Cal. 
 
 BOONE, WILLIAM EWING Second Lieutenant 
 Deceased. 26th Infantry. Displaying valorous 
 leadership throughout two days of attack near 
 Soissons, France, July 18-19, 1918, he was killed 
 while charging enemy machine guns at the head of 
 his platoon. Next of kin, Mrs. H. C. Boone, 
 mother, 4146 Warwick Boulevard, Kansas City, 
 Mo. 
 
 BOOP, LAWRENCE Private 
 
 Company A, 59th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near the Bois de BrieuUes, France, 
 September 29, 1918. After all communication with 
 the company on the left had been broken by an 
 intense machine-gun and artillery fire, Pvt. Boup 
 volunteered and reestablished liaison with the 
 flank company, successfully performing this mission 
 by going a distance of over 300 yards through a 
 terrific artillery and machine-gun fire. Home ad- 
 dress, Mrs. Lawrence S. Boop, 1045 Todd Avenue, 
 Girard, Ohio. 
 
 BOOTH, CHARLES W Private 
 
 Company F, 130th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Marcheville, France, Nov- 
 ember 10, 1918. After being wounded twice by 
 snipers' fire, Pvt. Booth continued to crawl forward 
 until he located and killed the sniper, who was pick- 
 ing off our men. His act saved many lives. Home 
 address, Mrs. Harriet Booth, R. F. D. No. 2, 
 Rockford, 111. 
 
 BOOTH, JAMES Cook 
 
 Company I, 319th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Suivry-Sur-Meuse, France, 
 September 26-28, 1918. Booth displayed excep- 
 tional courage when, under heavy shell fire and m 
 an exposed position, he constantly made coffee for 
 the battalion and carried it to the lines. On another 
 occasion he assisted in the evacuation of the wound- 
 ed, carrying them over a half mile under severe 
 fire to the battalion first-aid station. Home address, 
 Mrs. Clara Booth, Grampian, Pa. 
 
 BORDEN, HORACE . . Second Lieutenant 
 Signal Corps. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action October 29, 1918. While carrying out a 
 difficult contact mission without the protection of 
 friendly planes, Lieut. Borden was attacked by 
 three hostile machines, which he succeeded in 
 driving off. He secured the information he sought, 
 but while attempting to fire a signal rocket it ex- 
 ploded, setting the machine on fire. Lieut. Borden 
 crawled back on the fuselage of the machine and 
 extinguished the flames with his bare hands. Al- 
 though suffering real pain he refused to be sent to 
 the rear for treatment but remained on duty with 
 his squadron. Home address, Alfred H. Borden, 
 Aquideick Branch, Newport, R. I. 
 
 BORDKAS, GUS Private 
 
 Medical Detachment, 354th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Barricourt, 
 France, November 1, 1918. On November 1 Pvt. 
 Bordkas showed great bravery and extraordinary 
 heroism by dressing and evacuating the wounded 
 under a terrific shell fire. While advancing with 
 the front echelon he saw a comrade fall when a 
 
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 withering machine-gun fire was encountered, and 
 without hesitation ran to his rescue, carrying the 
 wounded man to the shelter of a shell hole. Home 
 address, L. Evans, friend, 1323 Central Street, 
 Kansas City, Mo. 
 
 BORDVICK, MONRED A. . . . Sergeant 
 
 Company C, 132nd Infantry. For extraordinary 
 
 heroism in action near Consenvoye, France, October 
 
 8, 1918. In charge of a flank patrol of four men 
 during an attack, he entered a village occupied by 
 the enemy in force, and captured forty-two prison- 
 ers and three machine guns which were holding up 
 the advance of the battalion from the left flank. He 
 displayed marked courage and ability as a leader. 
 Home address, Mrs. Dora Bordvick, wife, 1509 
 Loan Avenue, Marianatti, Wis. 
 
 BORKUS, THOMAS Corporal 
 
 Company B, 1st Engineers. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Exermont, France, October 
 
 9, 1918. Upon his own initiative, Corpl. Borkus, 
 with another soldier, displayed notable courage 
 in attacking two machine guns which were hinder- 
 ing the advance. Undaunted by the heavy machine- 
 gun fire, they poured deadly rifle fire upon the 
 enemy gunners, and forced them to flee toward our 
 attacking troops, who captured them. Home ad- 
 dress Adam Nogroski, friend, 308 Grand Avenue, 
 Port Washington, Wis. 
 
 BORST, RALPH P. Regimental Supply Sergeant 
 30th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Crezancy, France, July 15, 1918. Hear- 
 ing that the wounded at a dressing station had no 
 means of evacuation, Sergt. Borst took four escort 
 wagons over shell-swept territory and carried the 
 men to an ambulance station. He then established 
 ambulance service between this point and his bat- 
 talion dressing station. Home address, Mrs. Ester 
 M. Borst, mother, 800 East Fayette Street, Syra- 
 cuse, N.Y. 
 
 BORTON, EDWARD W Private 
 
 Machine Gun Company, 364th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Eclisfontaine, 
 France, October 4, 1918. After obtaining permis- 
 sion to go to the aid of wounded soldiers Pvt. 
 Borton remained in the open, under heavy shrapnel 
 and high-explosive fire, giving first aid to our 
 wounded men until he was wounded by shrapnel. 
 Home address, Mrs. Ida H. Trueworthy, mother, 
 742 Garland Avenue, Los Angeles, Cal. 
 
 BOS, LAMBERT Private 
 
 78th Company, 6th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Blanc Mont 
 Ridge, France, October 3, 1918. Pvt. Bos, with 
 two other volunteers, flanked a machine-gun nest 
 and, after one of his comrades had been wounded, 
 captured 14 men and two machine guns. Later, 
 he aided in the capture of 40 other prisoners in a 
 dug-out. Home address, Mrs. Nanik Bos, mother, 
 Granite, Idaho. 
 
 BOSONE, PETER P Sergeant 
 
 Company F, 362d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action during the Argonne offensive, 
 France, September 26 to October 12, 1918. Sergt. 
 Bosone was knocked unconscious by shell fire, but 
 after recovering immediately continued in action, 
 thus setting a good example of devotion to duty to 
 his men. Home address, Mrs. Josephine Bosone, 
 mother, 919 South Thirteenth Street West, Salt 
 Lake City, Utah. 
 
 BOSTON, WILLIE Private 
 
 Machine Gun Company, 371st Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Ardeuil, 
 France, September 29, 1918. With three other 
 s oldiers, Pvt. Boston crawled 200 yards ahead of 
 
 our line under violent machine-gun fire and rescued 
 an officer who was lying mortally wounded in a 
 shell hole. Home address. Will Boston, father, 
 Roopville, Ga. 
 
 BOTELLE, GEORGE W Private 
 
 Company C, 308th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Charlevaux Mill, France, 
 October 4, 1918. He repeatedly carried messages 
 oyer ground swept by intense enemy fire. When 
 his battalion had been surrounded and several 
 other runners had been killed or wounded in the 
 attempt, he volunteered to carrry a message 
 through the enemy lines to the regimental P. C, 
 being severely wounded in the performance of this 
 mission. Home address, Mrs. Annie Botelle, 
 grandmother. Lakeside, Conn. 
 
 BOTHWELL, EUGENE .... Private 
 Company K, 7th Infantry. Extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Fossoy, France, July 15, 
 1918. Through the heavy artillery preparation of 
 the enemy of July 15 Pvt. Both well volunteered and 
 carried a message over an entirely strange route. 
 He successfully completed his mission and returned 
 with the answer. Home address, Mrs. Emma 
 Bothwell, mother, 39 Stenzel Street, Tonawanda, 
 N. Y. 
 
 BOUCHARD, JOSEPH A. . . . Sergeant 
 Company G, 5th Ammunition Train. For extra- 
 ordinary heroism in action near Septsarges, France, 
 October 24, 1918. When an enemy shell struck 
 some pyrotechnics stored in the ammunition dump 
 of his organization Sergt. Bouchard directed and 
 assisted in the removal of the inflammable material, 
 and placed the fire under control. Through his 
 coolness and courage the destruction of a large 
 quantity of near-by ammunition was avoided. 
 Home address, Hortance Bouchard, father, 624 
 St. Jean Avenue, Detroit, Mich. 
 
 BOUCHER, ADELARDE . Private (First Class) 
 Headquarters Company, 101st Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action in the Beliau Bois, 
 October 23-26, 1918. During three days of intense 
 shelling and concentrated machine-gun fire, Pvt. 
 Boucher acted as guide and liaison runner for the 
 several units of his regiment, time and again, both 
 day and night, passing through the heavy fire, 
 keeping contact with all adjacent units. He 
 played a very strong part in maintaining the ex- 
 cellent liaison, and aided materially in the efficient 
 distribution of ammunition throughtout the entire 
 attack. Home address, Amanda Boucher, father, 
 234 Plymouth Street, Fitchburg, Mass. 
 
 BOUGHAN, JOSEPH F Private 
 
 Company C, 101st Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action north of Verdun, France, October 
 27, 1918. While advancing with the first wave Pvt. 
 Boughan, with another soldier, attacked a machine- 
 gun nest and killed two of the crew. He accom- 
 plished this feat only after a hand-to-hand en- 
 counter, in which he was severely wounded. Home 
 address, Mrs. Ellen A. Boughan, Adams and Water- 
 town Streets, Newton, Mass. 
 
 BOUGIE, JAMES Private 
 
 Sanitary Detachment, 106th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Ronssoy, France, 
 September 29, 1918. During operations against 
 the Hindenburg line he went forward under a 
 heavy shell and machine-gun fire and brought in 
 wounded comrades, continuing his work even after 
 he himself had been wounded. Home address, Mrs. 
 Mary Bougie, 371 Bridge Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. 
 
 BOURDON. WILLIAM R. . . . Captain 
 
 124th Machine Gun Battalion. For extraordinary 
 
 heroism in action near Bois de Forges, France, 
 
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 September 26, 1918. Capt. Bourdon (then first 
 lieutenant) was advancing with his platoon, when 
 it came under heavy enemy machine-gun fire from 
 a small clump of woods. Ordering his men to take 
 cover, he went forward alone, located the machine 
 gun, and killed the gunner. Home address, Mrs. 
 Alice G. Bourdon, wife, 3215 Irving Avenue South, 
 Minneapohs, Minn. 
 
 BOURDU, JOSEPH .... Master Gunner 
 20th Battery, 208th Field Artillery, French 
 Army. On June 15, 1918, while a battalion of the 
 11th Infantry was halted on the road near Le 
 Ruddin, Vosges, it came under heavy shell fire from 
 a German battery. First Lieut. Edison M. Boarke, 
 badly wounded in the left arm and shoulder, at- 
 tempted to reach a place of safety by rolling down 
 an embankment near the road, when he was picked 
 up by Master Gunner Bourdu, under heavy shell 
 fire, and carried on his back to a place of safety. 
 Home address not given. 
 
 BOURLAND, WILLIAM F. . First Lieutenant 
 Deceased. Company C, 1st United States 
 Engineers. For extraordinary heroism in action 
 near Verdun, France, October 8-9, 1918. On 
 October 8, leading his company to the assault of a 
 hill, he captured many prisoners and machine guns. 
 On October 9, while defending the hill, the enemy 
 launched a counterattack of greatly superior 
 numbers, but, in the face of great danger, Lieut. 
 Bourland proceeded to an outpost, and by skillful 
 direction he contributed greatly to the successful 
 defense of the hill. He was killed while in command 
 at this outpost. Next of kin, Mrs. Jessie C. Bour- 
 land Newsom, mother, Rock Springs, Texas. 
 
 BOURNE, RUSSEL K Corporal 
 
 Deceased. Battery C, 103d Field Artillery. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Samogneux, 
 France, October, 24, 1918. After his place had re- 
 ceived two direct hits, Corpl. Bourne refused to 
 seek safety and helped to carry a wounded comrade 
 across a terrifically shelled area. While in the per- 
 formance of this task he was instantly killed. 
 Next of kin, Howard P. Bourne, father, 3 De Foe 
 Place, Providence, R. I. 
 
 BOUSTEAD, GEORGE R. . . . Corporal 
 Company M, 168th Infantry. Corpl. Boustead 
 distinguished himself northeast of Chateau-Thierry, 
 France, on July 28, 1918, when, as the leader of a 
 squad of four men, he raided an enemy machine-gun 
 nest held by twelve Germans. As a result of this 
 daring work one of the enemy was killed, the other 
 eleven captured, and their four machine guns turn- 
 ed upon the retreating foe. Home address, Mrs. 
 Mary Boustead, Woodbine, la. 
 
 BOUTON, ARTHUR E Major 
 
 Deceased. 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 18, 
 1918. His exhibition of dash and courage in leading 
 an assaulting fine against enemy machine-gun nests 
 under terrific artillery fire and the successful pro- 
 tection of his left flank, which became exposed when 
 liaison was broken, aided materially the success of 
 the whole attack. He was killed by shell fire while 
 leading his battalion in the assault. Next of kin, 
 Edwin P. Bouton, Trumansburg, N. Y. 
 
 BOWER, GEORGE . . Second Lieutenant 
 
 81st Company, 6th Machine Gun Battalion, U. 
 S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
 Thiacourt, France, September 15, 1918. Aiding 
 an infantry platoon, which had been forced to with- 
 draw because of heavy machine-gun and artillery 
 fire, Lieut. Bower, while suffering from severe 
 wounds, kept his guns in position, consolidating his 
 location, and preventing the danger of an enemy 
 counterattack. Next of kin, George R. Bower, 
 father, Torresdale, Philadelphia, Pa. 
 
 BOWER, JAMES R Private 
 
 Deceased. Company L, 362d Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Gesnes, 
 France, September 29, 1918. Pvt. Bower was with 
 his company commander and three other soldiers, 
 firing at Germans in trees, when he observed 
 another group of the enemy about to open fire on 
 his party. He directed attention toward the enemy 
 in order to warn his company commander and the 
 other soldiers. In so doing he drew the first shots 
 from the Germans and was killed. Next of kin, J. 
 M. Bower, father, 105 South Mentor Avenue, 
 Pasadena, Cal. 
 
 BOWERS, LLOYD G. . . First Lieutenant 
 Air Service. For repeated acts of extra- 
 ordinary heroism in action near Gironville and 
 Chatelchesery, France, August 14-29 and October 
 27, 1918. On August 14 this officer's balloon was 
 attacked by four enemy chase machines and, though 
 urged to jump, he remained at his post and secured 
 information of great value. On August 29 he was 
 attacked by enemy planes using incendiary bul- 
 lets, but would not leave his post before his balloon 
 caught fire; he insisted at once upon reascending, 
 although he knew that the enemy was constantly 
 patrolling the air. On October 27, near Chatel- 
 chesery, while regulating artillery fire, he was at- 
 tacked by several enemy planes and his balloon 
 was perforated by incendiary bullets. He remained 
 in the air and carried out his observation. His 
 extreme courage and devotion to duty furnished 
 a splendid example to the officers and men of his 
 command. Home address, G. M. Bowers, father, 
 1140 South Thirteenth Street, Birmingham, Ala. 
 
 BOWES, DAVID M. . . Second Lieutenant 
 304th Brigade, Tank Corps. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Varennes, France, Septem- 
 ber 26, 1918. He crawled forward under heavy 
 fire at the risk of his own life and rescued a wounded 
 soldier, who was lying about 150 meters in front of 
 the trenches occupied by the advanced Infantry. 
 Home address, Henry W. Bowes, father, Bath, N. Y. 
 
 BOWLES, ELVER J Sergeant 
 
 308th Battery, Trench Artillery, 1.58th Field 
 Artillery Brigade. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Brabant-sur-Meuse, France, October 
 23, 1918. During an offensive action in the Bois- 
 sois Bols, Sergt. Bowles remained in the open 
 under direct fire of machine gun and artillery, as- 
 sisting another soldier in operating a trench mortar 
 for 57 minutes, firing 230 bombs. Repeatedly 
 knocked down from concussion from exploding 
 shells and bombs, he remained at his post until ex- 
 hausted. Home address, Mrs. Matilda Bowles, 
 mother, 2515 South Rosewood Street, Philadelphia, 
 Pa. 
 
 BOWMAN, SAMUEL A. . Second Lieutenant 
 Field Artillery, observer, 12th Aero Squadron. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action in the Aire 
 Valley, near Fleville, France, October 4, 1918. 
 Lieut. Bowman displayed remarkable bravery and 
 devotion to duty while on an Infantry contact 
 patrol mission. Heavy machine-gun fire was en- 
 countered from the enemy position in Fleville. The 
 plane was pierced many times and Lieut. Bowmanwas 
 severely wounded, but in spite of this fact he con- 
 tinued on his mission until the front line was 
 located, after which he wrote and dropped clear 
 and accurate messages to division and corps com- 
 mand posts, giving valuable and timely information. 
 Home address, J. E. Bowman, father, 815 East 
 High Street, Springfield, Ohio. 
 
 BOWMAN, SILAS E Private 
 
 Company F, 117th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Premont, France, October 
 7-9, 1918. For three successive days Pvt. Bowman 
 carried messages over ground swept by machine- 
 
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 gun fire and heavy shelling. He disregarded 
 personal safety, and was instrumental in establish- 
 ing liaison with units in the vicinity. Home ad- 
 dress, E. L. Bowman, brother, Erwin, Tenn. 
 
 BOY ATT, CHARLES H Corporal 
 
 Company L, 131st Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bois de HarviUe, France, 
 November 10, 1918. Advancing through a clearing 
 in the woods subjected to heavy fire, he with 
 another soldier, flanked and destroyed an enemy 
 machine-gun nest, capturing prisoners, and allow- 
 ing their company to resume the advance. Home 
 address, Mrs. Kate Boyatt, aunt. 708 North New 
 Jersey Street. IndianapoUs, Ind. 
 
 BOYD, CLYDE M Private 
 
 Headquarters Company, 166th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near buppes, 
 France, July 14-15, 1918. Pvt. Boyd's position as 
 37-millimeter gunner was subjected to an all-night 
 shelling, so intense that, although wounded, he 
 would not allow his comrades to carry him to safety 
 until the bombardment slackened. He remained 
 for three hours after being wounded and, when 
 examined, it was found that he had received 22 
 wounds. Home address, Samuel H. Boyd, father, 
 Payne, Ohio. 
 
 BOYD, LAYTON A Private 
 
 Medical Detachment, 2d Engineers. For extra- 
 ordinary heroism in action near Medeah Farm, 
 France, October 9, 1918. Exposed to enemy sniper 
 and machine-gun fire, Pvt. Boyd went in front of 
 our lines to administer aid to a wounded officer, 
 and also to wounded enemy troops. He also crawl- 
 ed to within 50 feat of an enemy machine gun and 
 assisted in bringing a wounded comrade to safety. 
 Home address, P. S. Boyd, brother. Route 3, 
 Bartlesville, Okla. 
 
 BOYD, RICHARD H. . Second Lieutenant 
 
 Deceased. 117th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near La Haie Menneresse, France, 
 October 17, 1918. After his platoon had suffered 
 severe casualties, and his ammunition entirely ex- 
 hausted, Lieut. Boyd went about the town under 
 annihilating fire to collect the stragglers. With a 
 few he managed to collect, he attacked and put 
 out of action three enemy machine-gun nests, after 
 which he reported to the front line. Here he vol- 
 untarily exposed himself in assisting wounded from 
 the face of murderous fire, and while standing in 
 full view of the enemy, directing his men to seek 
 shelter, he was killed by a shell explosion. Next of 
 kin, Mrs. Ben S. Boyd, mother, Knoxville, Tenn. 
 
 BOYD, THEODORE E. . Second Lieutenant 
 7th Field Artillery, observer, attached to the 
 88th Aero Squadron. For extraordinary heroism 
 in action near Conllans, France, September 14, 
 This officer, being detailed for the protection of a 
 photographic mission with five other planes, pro- 
 ceeded on his mission, when three of the escorting 
 planes failed to join the formation. While flying 
 near Conflana the formation engaged in combat 
 with five enemy pursuit planes. Wounded in both 
 legs, the left foot, and the right elbow, he displayed 
 exceptional tenacity and courage by continuing to 
 fire his guns until the enemy were put to flight. 
 Home address, J. Boyd, Ashland City, Tenn. 
 
 BOYKIN. SAMUEL V Sergeant 
 
 Company B, 105th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action east of Ronssoy, France, Septem- 
 ber 20, 1918. During the operation, against the 
 Hindenburg line, Sergt. Boykin, with an officer 
 and two other sergeants, occupied an outpost 
 position in advance of the line, which was attacked 
 by a superior force of the enemy. Sergt. Boykin 
 assisted in repulsing this attack and in killing 10 
 
 Germans, capturing 5, and driving off the others 
 The bravery and determination displayed by this 
 group was an inspiration to all who witnessed. 
 Home address, Mrs. Samuel Boykin, 203 North 
 Front Street, Harrisburg, Pa. 
 
 BOYLE, J. EDWARD Captain 
 
 Machine Gun Company, 110th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Varennes, 
 France, September 26, 1918. While bringing his 
 company into position he was severely wounded, 
 being struck in eleven places by fragments of H. E. 
 shell. Seeing that his being wounded and the 
 enemy fire had caused some disorganization of his 
 command, he assembled his platoon and section 
 leaders, assigned them their missions and although 
 bleeding profusely, set them an example of coolness 
 and bravery. Inspired by his bravery, the company 
 moved forward, getting into action at a critical 
 period of the fight. Home address, Mrs. Edna B. 
 Boyle, wife, 801 7th Avenue, Beaver Falls, Pa. 
 
 BOYLE, JAMES B. . . . First Lieutenant 
 115th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Verdun, France, October 8, 1918. Dur- 
 ing an offensive of his organization, on the edge of 
 Consenvoye Wood, Lieut. Boyle led a flanking 
 attack on the enemy, and by the skillful handling 
 of his platoon captured two machine guns and 
 opened a way for an advance which resulted in 
 clearing the wood of the enemy and greatly assisted 
 in obtaining our objective. Later Lieut. Boyle 
 was severely wounded while leading a wire-carrying 
 party through a heavy artillery barrage, refusing 
 first aid until a soldier, wounded at the same time, 
 had been attended to. Home address, Mrs. James 
 Boyle, 2002 Park Avenue, Baltimore, Md. 
 
 BOYLE, WILLIAM J Corporal 
 
 Machine Gun Company, 9th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Medeah 
 Farm, France, October 5, 1918. Corpl. Boyle saved 
 the lives of many of his comrades by killing two 
 enemy machine gunners and putting the guns out 
 of action. Home address, Sam Vatterson, friend, 
 432 West Twentieth Street, New York, N. Y. 
 
 BOYSEN, ERNEST J. . . Second Lieutenant 
 305th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action at Champigneville, France, November 1, 
 1918. When his platoon was held up by fire from 
 enemy machine-guns and snipers. Lieutenant Boy- 
 sen went forward in advance of his platoon, in dis- 
 regard for personal danger; and, with a rifle, 
 brought down three enemy snipers, and drove off 
 the enemy machine-gunners, thereby enabling his 
 platoon to resume its advance. Home address, 
 Hans Boysen, father, Harlan, Iowa. 
 
 BOZENHART, ERNEST G. . . . Private 
 Deceased. Medical Detachment, 147th Infantry. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action near Ivoiry, 
 France, September 29, 1918, making his way 
 through heavy artillery and machine-gun fire, Pvt. 
 Bozenhart rendered valuable medical treatment to 
 the wounded and assisted in bringing the men to 
 safety and forwarding them to a first-aid station. 
 In the performance of his duties he was shortly 
 afterwards killed. Next of kin, Geo. Bozenhart, 
 father, 1102 Baker Street, Toledo, Ohio. 
 
 BRACKETT, ALBERT C. . . . Sergeant 
 Company D, 103d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Marcheville, France, September 
 26, 1918. Although he was severely wounded, Sergt. 
 Brackett insisted upon continuing his duties. Under 
 severe fire from snipers, machine guns, and artillery, 
 he repeatedly stood up in the open, offering himself 
 as a target for the snipers in order to locate their 
 positions. Home address, Mrs. C. C. Brackett, 
 R. F. D. No. 2, Harrison, Me. 
 
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 BRADBURY, ARTHUR W. . . . Captain 
 362d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Gesnes, France, September 29, 1918. 
 Severely wounded wliile his battalion was attacking 
 Gesnes, he refused to be evacuated. Though unable 
 to walk, he remained in active command of his bat- 
 talion during a critical period of the engagement, 
 until the objective had been gained, his own bat- 
 talion and the one on his left reorganized, the occu- 
 pied position consolidated, and food and water 
 procured for his men. Home address, Mrs. Amy 
 W. Bradbury, wife, Avalon Apartments, Tacoma, 
 Wash. 
 
 BRADFIELD, WALTER E. . . . Corporal 
 Company H, 142nd Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near St. Erienne, France, October 
 8, 1918. While advancing with his company, 
 Corpl. Bradfield was wounded in the hip by a 
 sniper who was inflicting severe losses on the com- 
 pany. Crawling forward, he killed this sniper, and 
 continued in action even after receiving a second 
 wound. He refused to go to the rear until he was 
 ordered to do so by his company commander. Home 
 address, Elijah A. Bradfield, St. Anthony, Idaho. 
 
 BRADFORD, JOSEPH W. . . . Sergeant 
 Company M, 16th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action in the Argonne-Meuse offensive, 
 October 4, 1918. Consolidating remnants of other 
 platoons with his own, Sergt. Bradford advanced 
 against violent machine-gun fire of the enemy. He 
 directed an attack against two nests, which were 
 reduced and his objective gained. While recon- 
 noitering in front of his objective, he was severely 
 wounded. Home address, Albert C. Bradford, 
 father, 29 Glenwood Square, Brockton, Mass. 
 
 BRADLEY, JOSEPH L. . Private (First Class) 
 Company L, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Medeah Ferme, France, 
 October 8, 1918. Without regard for his own safety, 
 Pvt. Bradley worked unceasingly as a stretcher 
 bearer, caring for the wounded of other companies, 
 as well as of those of his own, and inspiring others to 
 greater efforts by his example of courage and en- 
 durance. Home address, Henry L. Bradley, father, 
 R. F. D. No. 2, Marshall, N. C. 
 
 BRADLEY. MANLEY Sergeant 
 
 Company D, 317th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Nantillois, France, October 
 5, 1918. Sergt. Bradley was wounded in the head 
 while leading his platoon across a valley swept by 
 machine-gun fire, but he continued to lead his men 
 on to their objective, refusing to report to the dress- 
 ing station until he was ordered to do so. Home 
 address, Mrs. Eva Bradley, wife, Nash, Va. 
 
 BRADLEY, PAUL W Corporal 
 
 Machine Gun Company, 165th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action at Ancervillers, 
 France, April 26, 1918, near Menrcy Farms, Franco, 
 July 29, 1918; and near Landres-et-St. Georges, 
 France, October 14, 1918. When an enemy shell 
 struck the gun position of his squad near Ancer- 
 villers, France, severely wounding him, Corpl. 
 Bradley (then a Private), coolly removed the gun 
 to a place of safety and returned for the tripod, 
 being wounded for a second time in so doing. Near 
 Meurcy Farm, this soldier assumed leadership of 
 his squad after his corporal was severely wounded 
 in the arm by a machine gun bullet, until the ob- 
 jective had been taken and the line firmly establish- 
 ed. During the advance on the enemy position 
 near Landres-et-St. Georges, Corp. Bradley again 
 displayed conspicuous coolness and courage in 
 taking charge of his section, after the section 
 sergeant had been wounded, and directing the 
 placing and firing of the guns. Home address. Will 
 Bradley, father. Short Hills, New Jersey. 
 
 BRADLEY, ROE Private 
 
 Company F, llSth Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Brancourt, France, October 
 8, 1918. When a party of twenty-five of the enemy 
 threatened the advance by machine-gun fire from 
 a sunken road, Pvt. Bradley, who was ahead of the 
 front line, quickly got his automatic rifle into action, 
 and, by well-directed enfilading fire, killed a large 
 number of the enemy, capturing the remainder. 
 His timely act prevented an interruption of the 
 attack. Home address, Mrs. G. W. Bradley, 
 mother, Glendale, S. C. 
 
 BRADSHAW, HOWARD E. . . . Sergeant 
 Deceased. Company A, 61st Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action at Cunel, France, 
 October 14, 1918. His company being left without 
 officers Sergt. Bradshaw reorganized the company 
 under severe shell fire. With absolute disregard 
 for his personal safety he led the company against 
 machine-gun emplacements until he was killed. 
 Next of kin, Charles L. Bradshaw, father, Coch- 
 ranton. Pa. 
 
 BRADSNYDER, HENRY .... Corporal 
 Company G, 102d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Verdun, France, October 23, 
 1918. Accompanied by his lieutenant, Corpl. 
 Bradsnyder charged two machine-gun nests which 
 were causing heavy losses in our ranks. To reach 
 the positions it was necessary to pass through an 
 intense machine-gun and artillery fire. The first 
 gun was successfully reached, a German officer and 
 one of the gun crew killed and the gun captured. 
 In the dash for the second gun the lieutenant was 
 severely wounded. Corpl. Bradsnyder gave him 
 first-aid treatment and remained with him, pro- 
 tecting him from death or capture until aid arrived 
 some time later. Home address, Mrs. Amalie 
 Bradsnyder, mother, 116 Main Street, Thompson- 
 ville. Conn. 
 
 BRADY, CLIFFORD N Private 
 
 Company K, 357th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bantheville, France, October 
 23-24, 1918. On many occasions, while his batta- 
 lion was holding a position, Pvt. Brady crawled 
 far in advance of the outposts and with glasses and 
 compass located enemy machine-gun positions. 
 His work was done under most hazardous condi- 
 tions and heaviest fire, but he succeeded after all 
 other attempts had proved fatal. Home address, 
 Mrs. F. D. Brady, mother, 624 West Randolph 
 Street, Enid, Okla. 
 
 BRADY, DALTON E Captain 
 
 60th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Cunel, France, October 14, 1918. In the 
 face of heavy machine-gun and shell fire Capt. 
 Brady left a sheltered position to go to the rescue of 
 First Sergt. Kenneth Romaine, who was lying 
 wounded some distance away in a shell hole upon 
 which the enemy was directing a heavy machine- 
 gun fire. With utter disregard for his own personal 
 safety, he carried the wounded sergeant through the 
 terrific machine-gun and shell fire to a place of 
 safety. Home address, Mrs. Dalton E. Brady, 
 wife, French Creek, Va. 
 
 BRADY, FRANCIS M. . . First Lieutenant 
 9th Machine Gun Battalion. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Cunel, France, October 12, 
 1918. Lieut. Brady led his platoon over 300 meters 
 of open ground, attacking and capturing five enemy 
 machine guns with their officers and crews, thereby 
 saving many lives and establishing liaison with the 
 troops on his right. He recrossed the open ground 
 to report his location. Despite intense artillery 
 fire, he held the captured position for 48 hours, and 
 with a loader personally silenced two enemy machine- 
 
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 guns which were enfilading the troops advancing 
 to his support. Home address, Hugh Brady, father, 
 13 Randolph Street, Yonkers. N. Y. 
 
 BRADY, JOHN J Chaplain 
 
 U S. N., attached to 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action near Chateau- 
 Thierry, France, June, 1918. Chaplam Brady 
 made two complete tours of the front line under 
 severe fire, carried on his duties as chaplain with 
 untiring service and ministered to the men of the 
 regiment under unusually trying circumstances. 
 He continually exposed himself to carry cigarettes 
 to men of the Une who had no opportumty to get 
 them otherwise. Home address, Mrs. James J. 
 Brady, mother, 2019 Morris Avenue, New York, 
 N. Y. 
 
 BRAGG, JAMES W Private 
 
 Medical Detachment, 308th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Bmarville, 
 France, October 2-7, 1918. He was on duty with 
 a detachment of his regiment which was cut off and 
 surrounded by the enemy in the Argonne Forest, 
 France, for five days. Though he was without food 
 throughout this period, he continued to render 
 first aid to the wounded, exposing himself to heavy 
 shell and machine-gun fire at the risk of his life 
 until he was completely exhausted. Home address, 
 G. F. Bragg, father, Boggs, Webster Co., Va. 
 
 BRAMBLE, EDWIN D Private 
 
 Headquarters Company, 102d Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action at Marcheville, 
 France, September 26, 1918. Pvt. Bramble per- 
 formed valuable service in maintaining communi- 
 cation by voluntarily repairing telephone lines 
 under a violent artillery bombardment. While 
 so engaged he was seriously wounded. Home ad- 
 ress, John H. Bramble, father, Mapleton, Iowa. 
 
 BRANDON, CLYDE Private 
 
 6th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near St. Etienne, France, October 
 3-9, 1918. For six days and nights Pvt. Brandon, 
 a battalion scout, worked unceasingly in supplying 
 his battalion commander with accurate information, 
 repeatedly volunteering for hazardous reconnais- 
 sances over fire-swept terrain, penetrating the 
 enemy's lines without hesitation to observe hostile 
 positions, and also establishing liaison under con- 
 ditions of exceptional difficulty. Home address, 
 E. A. Brandon, father. Bend, Ore. 
 
 BRANDT, ARTHUR F Corporal 
 
 Deceased. Company E, 168th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action northeast of Verdun, 
 France, October 16, 1918. After his company had 
 been in action three days during the attack on the 
 Cote de Chatillon, and was to be relieved, Corpl. 
 Brandt volunteered to guide the company to a 
 position of security in the rear which he had select- 
 ed. While the relief was being made under shell 
 fire, this soldier and four others were severely 
 wounded by a bursting shell. Realizing that his 
 wound would prove fatal, Corpl. Brandt, while 
 being carried on a stretcher, indicated the route to 
 be taken by the company, being wounded in the 
 face and scarcely able to talk. Through his extra- 
 ordinary fortitude and will power the company was 
 able to reach its position over difficult terrain 
 and under enemy fire. Corp. Brandt died from 
 his wounds next day. Next of kin, Mrs. W. F. 
 Brandt, mother, Postville, Iowa. 
 
 BRANSON, WALTER W Corporal 
 
 Company F, 16th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 19, 
 1918. Upon finding six men who during the ad- 
 vance had become separated from their companies, 
 he voluntarily organized them into a detachment. 
 
 led an attack upon two machine guns, killed seven 
 of the crew, and captured five. Home address, 
 Charles E. Branson, Castlewood, Va. 
 
 BRANTLEY, R. C Sergeant 
 
 Company D, 1st Gas Regiment. For extraordin- 
 ary heroism in action near Malancourt Woods, 
 France, September 26, 1918. After his detachment 
 had been ordered to the rear. Sergeant Brantley re- 
 mained to administer first aid to a wounded com- 
 rade, bringing him to safety, through withering 
 machine-gun fire. Home address, John P. Brant- 
 ley, father. Mount Ulla, N. C. 
 
 BRAUN, GUSTAV J Captain 
 
 47th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Sergy, France, July 29-30, 1918. No 
 medical officer or first-aid men being present, Capt. 
 Braun, then first lieutenant and battalion liaison 
 officer, established a first-aid station and worked 
 throughout the day and night dressing the wounded. 
 On both days he repeatedly went out himself in the 
 most intense shell fire and carried wounded men 
 to shelter. When the water supply was exhausted, 
 he made several trips through heavy machine-gun 
 fire and filled canteens at water holes and a creek 
 in front of the Une. Home address, Gustav Braun, 
 father, 639 Riley Street, Buffalo, N. Y. 
 
 BRAUN, PAUL Sergeant 
 
 Company C, 26th Infantry. In the battle 
 near Soissons, France, July 21, 1918, he led his 
 platoon against a machine gun, captured the gun 
 and killed its crew. Home address, Alfred Meix- 
 ner, friend, 422 Lawton Street, San Francisco, Cal. 
 
 BRAUNGARDT, LAFAYETTE . . Private 
 Battery F, 10th Field Artillery. For extra- 
 ordinary heroism in action near Greves Farm, 
 France, July 15, 1918. Responding to a call for 
 volunteers, Pvt. Braungardt, with eight other 
 soldiers, manned two guns of a French battery, 
 which had been deserted by the French during the 
 unprecedented fire, after many casualties had been 
 inflicted on their forces. For two hours he remained 
 at his post and poured an effective fire into the 
 ranks of the enemy. Home address, Mrs. Elizabeth 
 Braungardt, mother, Einfield, Mo. 
 
 BRAUTIGAN, GEORGE H. . . . Private 
 Company L, 3d Battalion, 5th Regiment, U. S. 
 M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action in the 
 Bois de Belleau, France, June 23, 1918. After 
 carrying messages all night under intense artillery 
 fire, Pvt. Brauntigan volunteered with another 
 soldier and carried a wounded officer through the 
 shell fire to a dressing station, one kilometer away. 
 Home address, Mrs. Lillian Brown, aunt, 1434 
 Gladstone Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio. 
 
 BREAKY, JOHN Sergeant 
 
 Company H, 131st Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Chipilly Ridge, France, August 
 9, 1918. After being shot through both legs he 
 gallantly continued to perform his duty, charging 
 one machine-gun nest after another, until the ob- 
 jective was reached. Home address, John W. 
 Breaky, father, 3316 West 63rd Street, Chicago, III. 
 
 BRECKENRIDGE, LUCIEN S. . . Captain 
 308th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Grand Pre, France, October 14, 1918. 
 All the bridges over the Meuse River having been 
 destroyed by artillery fire, Capt. Breckenridge, 
 who had been ordered to cross the river with his 
 battalion, personally reconnoitered the banks of 
 the river in utter disregard for his own safety until 
 he found a ford. He then led his command across 
 the stream under intense machine-gun and artillery 
 fire, and established a position on the heights of the 
 
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 opposite bank. Home address, Mrs. Lucien S. 
 Breckenridge, wife, 10 West Eleventh Street, New 
 York, N. Y. 
 
 BRECKENRIDGE, ROBERT M. ... 
 
 Private (First Class) 
 
 Deceased. Company H, 365th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action at Feme de Belwir, 
 France, October 29, 1918. Although severely 
 wounded in the leg from shell fire, Pvt. Brecken- 
 ridge, an automatic rifleman, continued in action, 
 crawled forward for a distance of 100 yards to a 
 position where he obtained a better field of fire, 
 and assisted preventing any enemy party from 
 taking a position on the company flank. In spite 
 of his wound, Pvt. Breckenridge continued to use 
 his weapon with great courage and skill until he was 
 killed by enemy machine-gun fire. Next of kin, 
 Amelia Wilson, mother, Route 5, Box 95, Hennessy, 
 Okla. 
 
 BREDIN, A. E Sous-Lieutenant 
 
 Pilot, 16th Groupe de Combat, French Army. 
 For extraordinary heroism in the region of St. 
 Mihiel, France, September 12-16, 1918. W;hile 
 working in connection with the First American 
 Army, Lieutenant Bredin made a series of patrols 
 into the enemy's territory, and, by his valuable in- 
 formation and daring attacks on the enemy, aided 
 materially in preventing the enemy from penetrat- 
 ing into our lines. 
 
 BREEDEN, ELDON . . . First Lieutenant 
 357th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Fey-en-Haye, France, September 12, 
 1918. Though he had been wounded in the side 
 by a machine-gun bullet, Lieut. Breeden refused 
 medical aid until he had led his platoon to its 
 olDJective. Home address, E. H. Breeden, father, 
 Medford, Okla. 
 
 BREESE, CLINTON S. . Second Lieutenant 
 Observer, 12th Aero Squadron. For extra- 
 ordinary heroism in action near Argonne, France, 
 November 2, 1918. While on an infantry contact 
 mission, Lieut. Breese and his pilot were attacked 
 by four enemy planes and driven back, but real- 
 izing the importance of their mission, deliberately 
 returned and attacked the four planes, sending one 
 to the earth and driving the others away. Un- 
 mindful of the damaged condition of their plane and 
 of their own danger, they then flew for an hour with- 
 in 100 meters of the ground through a continuous 
 heavy machine-gun fire until they had accurately 
 located our front-line positions. Home address, 
 R. P. Breese, father, 115 McCall Street, Waukesha, 
 Wis. 
 
 BREGGER, THOMAS Private 
 
 Hospital Corps, 7th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Tilevie Farm, France , July 
 22 and near Le Charmel, France, July 25, 1918. 
 Pvt. Bregger displayed exceptional courage while 
 caring for the wounded soldiers of his battalion 
 while under intense machine-gun and artillery fire. 
 His efforts were unceasing, for a long period he was 
 the only hospital corps man on duty, and when 
 the battalion was relieved he voluntarily remained 
 on duty, staying with the wounded throughout the 
 night under the severe artillery fire. Home address, 
 John Bregger, father, 2910 Sixth Avenue, Rock 
 Island, 111. 
 
 BREKKE, OLAF Private 
 
 Company C, 5Sth Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Nantillois, France, October 
 2-5, 1918. Though wounded in the chest by 
 shrapnel, he refused to be evacuated, continuing 
 his duties as runner for three days, till his organ- 
 ization was relieved. He showed marked personal 
 heroism in performing dangerous missions, exposing 
 himself to heavy artillery and machine-gun fire. 
 
 Home address, Mrs. Lina Brekke, mother, 819 
 Mill Street, South Fergus Falls, Minn. 
 
 BRELIER, FRANCOIS .... Adjutant 
 French Army. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Kemmel, France, April 26, 1918. Attack- 
 ing the strongly fortified position on Mount Kem- 
 mel, Adjt. Brelier, although wounded, continued to 
 struggle until his position had been established. 
 On no less than eight occasions he led patrols into 
 enemy Lines, and each time inspired those under his 
 command by his bravery and intrepidity. Home 
 address, Paris, France. 
 
 BRELIVET, HERVE MARIE , . Adjutant 
 Frency Army. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Sivry-Sur-Meuse, France. Brayely 
 leading a platoon of the front line, Adjt. Brelivet 
 afforded valuable assistance to an American regi- 
 ment during the course of the advance. While pro- 
 gressing he was severely wounded. He took a 
 prominent part in all advances made by his organ- 
 ization during the entire war and his courage and 
 bravery was at all times an inspiration to his com- 
 rades. Home address, Paris, France. 
 
 BREMER, HERMAN F Sergeant 
 
 Deceased. Machine Gun Company, 119th In- 
 fantry. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
 Bellicourt, France, September 29, 1918. Sergt. 
 Bremer displayed coolness, excellent judgment, and 
 efficient leadership in keeping his platoon intact, 
 while advancing with the regiment. Exposed to 
 fire from all sides, he set his guns and engaged the 
 enemy. While leading his men to a new position, 
 he was instantly killed. Next of kin, Eleanor W. 
 Bremer, sister, 16 Charlotte Street, Charleston, 
 S. C. 
 
 BREMNER, FRANK M Private 
 
 Company G, 131st Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Chipilly Ridge, France, 
 August 9, 1918. When an enemy machine-gun was 
 holding up our advance, he worked out alone in 
 advance of our front lines, and getting in rear of the 
 hostile position, captured the enemy gun and its 
 crew. While advancing, Pvt. Bremner showed utter 
 disregard of the heavy artillery and machine-gun 
 fire to which he was subjected. Home address, 
 Robert J. Bremner, 4728 North Ashland Avenue, 
 Chicago, 111. 
 
 BRENNAN, ELMER W Corporal 
 
 Company D, 125th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action in and near Cierges, northeast of 
 Chateau-Thierry, France, July 31, 1918. During 
 the heavy shelling in the Bois De Grimpettes he 
 rendered himself conspicuous by exposing himself 
 to great personal danger in order to give aid to 
 wounded companions, frequently searching the 
 woods for wounded soldiers. He aided seven com- 
 rades who had been badly wounded to places of 
 safety. That afternoon he conducted a liaison offi- 
 cer from the position his company occupied forward 
 through a barrage to the town of Cierges. When 
 this officer had been wounded and gassed Corpl. 
 Brennan assisted him to reach his destination and da- 
 liver his message. Address, J. W. Brennan, father, 
 307 Warren Avenue, West, Detroit, Mich. 
 
 BRENNAN, MATTHEW .... Corporal 
 Company B, 165th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Landres-et-St. Georges, 
 France, October 15, 1918. After his platoon com- 
 mander, platoon sergeant, and all other non- 
 commissioned officers had become casualties, Corpl. 
 Brennan assumed command of his platoon, re- 
 organized it under trying conditions, and continued 
 the advance under heavy machine-gun and artillery 
 fire, inspiring his men by his coolness and leader- 
 
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 ship. Home address, Mrs. Margaret Brennan, 
 510 Ferry Street, Hoboken, N. J. 
 
 BRENNEN, HUGH F Sergeant 
 
 Company K, 328th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Fleville, France, October 
 8-13, 1918. After being severely wounded in the 
 shoulder by a machine-gun bullet, Sergt. Brennan 
 refused to be evacuated but remained in command 
 of his company, to which he had succeeded after 
 all the officers had become casualties. For four 
 days he led his men in the operations against the 
 enemy, though he was suffering severely, until his 
 wound became infected and he was evacuated 
 against his protest. Home address, Mrs. Rose 
 Brennen, mother, 1310 Goebel Street, North Side, 
 Pittsburgh, Pa. 
 
 BRENNER, JACOB P. . . Second Lieutenant 
 322nd Field Artillery. For extraordinary heroism 
 in action near MoUeville Farm, France, October 12, 
 1918. As Executive OflBcer at a battery, and res- 
 ponsible for the prompt delivery of the barrage to 
 repel a counter-attack by the enemy, he remained 
 under heavy fire at his post after being severely 
 wounded, and successfully carried out his mission. 
 His example of heroism was an inspiration to his 
 men. Home address, Mrs. Brenner, mother, 
 171 Willis Avenue, Youngstown, Ohio. 
 
 BRENSTUHL, GEORGE .... Private 
 Company L, 166th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near St. Georges, France, October 
 15, 1918. Seeing the only other company runner 
 killed while delivering a message of vital importance, 
 Pvt. Brenstuhl crawled from shell hole to shell hole 
 during a rain of machine-gun bullets, took the mes- 
 sage from the dead man, and completed the mission. 
 Home address, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Brenstuhl, 316 
 South High Street, Lancaster, Ohio. 
 
 BRERETON, LEWIS H Major 
 
 Pilot. For extraordinary heroism in action over 
 Thiacourt, France. Maj. Brereton, together with 
 an observer, voluntarily and pursuant to a request 
 for special mission, left his airdome, crossed the 
 enemy lines over Lironville, and proceeded to 
 Thiaucourt. In spite of poor visibility, which 
 forced them to fly at a very low altitude, and in 
 spite of intense and accurate antiaircraft fire they 
 maintained their flight along their course and ob- 
 tained valuable information. Over Thiaucourt 
 they were suddenly attacked by four enemy mono- 
 plane Fokkers. Maneuvering his machine so that 
 his observer could obtain a good field of fire, he 
 entered into combat. His observer's guns becoming 
 jammed, he withdrew until the jam was cleared, 
 when he returned to the combat. His observer 
 then becoming wounded, he coolly made a landing 
 within friendly lines, although followed down by the 
 enemy to within 25 meters of the ground. By this 
 act he made himself an inspiration and example to 
 all the members of his command. Home address, 
 Mrs. Lewis H. Brereton, wife, Ontario Apartments, 
 Washington, D. C. 
 
 BRESLIN. JAMES E. . . Second Lieutenant 
 16Sth Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Cote de Chatillon, France, October 15, 
 1918. He was in charge of a combat liaison platoon 
 during the ofifensive operations at Cote de Chatillon. 
 When the leading companies were held up by intense 
 concentrated machine-gun fire, he courageously 
 led his platoon forward and penetrated the enemy's 
 fines for a depth of 1 kilometer, his command being 
 reduced by heavy casualties to only 12 men. In 
 severe hand-to-hand fighting he captured 2 machine- 
 gun nests and 40 prisoners, and obtained valuable 
 information regarding the hostile positions, which 
 enabled the leading companies to continue the ad- 
 vance. Home address, Mrs. Henry Cosgrove, 
 aunt, 73 Garden Street, Maiden, Mass. 
 
 BRESNAHAN, THOMAS F. . First Lieutenant 
 38th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Mezy, France, July 15, 1918. While 
 acting as battalion signal officer Lieut. Bresnahan 
 organized a detachment of orderlies, runners, and 
 casuals and attacked a German patrol, which was 
 completely routed. Home address, T. F. Bresna- 
 han, father, 45 Claude Street, Fikleberg, Mass. 
 
 BRETT, SERENO E Major 
 
 Tank Corps. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Richecourt, France, September 12, 1918. 
 On the opening day of the St. Mihiel offensive Maj. 
 Brett led his battalion on foot from Richecourt to 
 the Bois Quart De Reserve in the face of heavy 
 machine-gun and artillery fire, and by his coolness 
 and courage setting an example to the entire bat- 
 talion. Home address, James Brett, 575 East 
 Street, Portland, Ore. 
 
 BREWER, GUY S Major 
 
 168th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near St. Mihiel, France, September 12, 1918. 
 Maj. Brewer personally led the assaulting wave of 
 hisbattafionatSt. Mihiel, continuing to the enemy's 
 wire, despite the fact that he was wounded by a 
 shell fragment. While directing his men through 
 the wire entanglements his right arm was shattered 
 by a machine-gun bullet, but he remained on the 
 field for more than an hour directing the disposition 
 of his forces and giving careful directions to the 
 succeeding commander. Home address, Mrs. Guy 
 S. Brewer, wife, 1701 Arlington Avenue, Des 
 Moines, Iowa. 
 
 BREWER, JOHN B Sergeant 
 
 Company K, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 18, 
 1918. Leading his platoon in attack, Sergt. Brewer 
 encountered heavy machine-gun and shell fire, but 
 he continued to press on, despite a severe wound 
 which he received early in the fight. While his line 
 was being held up by machine-gun fire he encourag- 
 ed his men, despite a second wound which shortly 
 after compelled his removal from the field. Home 
 address, Mrs. Caroline Brewer, mother, Bowen, Ky. 
 
 BREWSTER, HUGH . . . First Lieutenant 
 49th Aero Squadron, Air Service. For extraordi- 
 nary heroism in action in the region of Hageville, 
 France, September 14, 1918. With First Lieut. Hugh 
 L. Fontaine, he attacked nine enemy monoplanes 
 (Fokkers) at an altitude of 4,000 meters. He dived 
 into the midst of the enemy formation without con- 
 sideration for his personal safety, subjecting him- 
 self to great danger. By the suddenness and extreme 
 vehemence of his attack, the machines were driven 
 into confusion. Although greatly outnumbered, he 
 and Lieut. Fontaine succeeded in shooting down 
 two of the enemy. Home address, Mrs. L. Brew- 
 ster, mother, 1944 Fairmont Avenue, Fort Worth, 
 Texas. 
 
 BRICE, ARTHUR T., Jr. . . First Lieutenant 
 7th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Bois d'Aigremont, France, July 15, 
 1918. With a total disregard for his own danger, 
 Lieut. Brice went into the Bois d'Aigremont under 
 a heavy artillery fire, and led scattered troops to 
 the new line of resistance near Fossoy where they 
 were successfully employed against the enemy's 
 advance. Later, he successfully led his company 
 into Le Charmel in the face of a heavy artillery 
 and machine-gun fire, and cleared that town of the 
 enemy. Home address, A. T. Brice, father, 1711 
 M. Street, N. W., Washington, D. C. 
 
 BRICKLEY, DAVID J. . . First Lieutenant 
 
 101st Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 
 action near Verdun, France, October 23-24, 1918. 
 
 Stubbornly resisting three strong enemy counter- 
 
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 attacks, Lieut. Brickley, without aid, went for- 
 ward and by effective machine-gun fire drove the 
 enemy from and captured a strong pill box which 
 had been raising havoc in our ranks. Home ad- 
 dress, Patrick J. Brickley, father, 299 Temple 
 Street, Boston, Mass. 
 
 BRIDENSTINE, LESLIE .... Sergeant 
 Company F, 316th Engineers. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Audenarde, Belguim, Novem- 
 ber 1, 1918. Sergt. Bridenstine volunteered to 
 accompany an officer and three other soldiers on a 
 reconnaissance patrol of the city of Audenarde. 
 Entering under heavy shell fire, the party recon- 
 noitered the city for seven hours, while it was still 
 being patroled by the enemy, advancing 2 kilo- 
 meters in front of our own outposts and beyond 
 those of the enemy. Home address, James S. 
 Bridenstine, General Delivery, Holtville, Cal. 
 
 BRIDGERS, ALVIN O. . Private (First Class) 
 Company D, 120th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, Septem- 
 er 29, 1918. With eight other soldiers, comprising 
 the company headquarters detachment, he assisted 
 his company commander in cleaning out enemy 
 dugouts along a canal and capturing 242 prisoners. 
 Home address, Mrs. R. D. Bridgers, mother, Jones- 
 boro, N. C. 
 
 BRIGGS, CHARLES A Sergeant 
 
 Company D, 306th Machine _Gun Battalion. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action in the Forfit 
 D'Argonne, north of La Haraze6, France, Septem- 
 ber 29, 1918. Knowing that his commanding 
 officers and three soldiers had been shot down and 
 reported killed, he volunteered, obtained permis- 
 sion, and passed into a zone of heavy and contin- 
 uous machine-gun fire to where his comrades lay, 
 to render first aid and to rescue them if alive, but 
 unfortunately he found his comrades dead. Home 
 address, Chas. E. Briggs, father, 2 Howard Avenue, 
 Binghamton, N. Y. 
 
 BRIGHAM, GEORGE N Corporal 
 
 Company I, 47th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at St. Thibaut, France, August 
 10, 1918. Accompanied by another soldier, Corpl. 
 Brigham penetrated the enemy's lines and patroled 
 a sector from the north bank of the River Vesle to 
 the town of Bazoche. These two men entered an 
 enemy dugout and killed two Germans, at the same 
 time locating a machine-gun emplacement. Corpl. 
 Brigham, though wounded, completed his mission 
 before obtaining first aid. Home address, Mrs. 
 Minnie Brigham, mother, 36 North Park Street, 
 Rickville, Conn. 
 
 BRIMER, FRANK M. . . First Sergeant 
 
 Company B, 348th Machine Gun Battalion. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Eclisfontaine, 
 France, September 27-30, 1918. This soldier ex- 
 emplified in the highest degree the spirit of bravery, 
 devotion to duty and self-sacrifice. Though he 
 had been badly gassed during the action of Septem- 
 ber 27, he maintained liaison between his company 
 and the battalion post of command, at one time 
 carrying an important message from the front to 
 the artillery. On September 29, though still suffer- 
 ing from the effects of gas, he refused to leave his 
 company, and on a cold, rainy night brought up 
 fresh ammunition over a rough unfamiliar road in 
 the dark through heavy shell fire. He took part in 
 the action on Tronsal Farm Hill September 30, 
 assisting in the direction and control of fire of the 
 machine guns of his company. In the evening of 
 September 30 he was killed while taking a wounded 
 soldier to the rear. Next of kin, Mrs. Ida M. 
 Brimer, mother, 6216 San Pedro Street, Los 
 Angeles, Cal. 
 
 BRINDA, JOHN Sergeant 
 
 Company B, 355th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Flirey, France, September 
 12, 1918. Without waiting orders he went forward 
 against a concealed enemy machine gun which was 
 holding up his platoon, killed the gunner, and cap- 
 tured four men, thereby enabling his platoon to 
 continue the advance. Home address, Mrs. John 
 Brinda, wife, Alsoda, Mont. 
 
 BRINK, HERBERT M Mechanic 
 
 Battery B, 104th Field Artillery. For extra- 
 ordinary heroism in action near Montzeville, 
 France, September 14, 1918. When a continuous 
 bombardment had set fire to the camouflage cover- 
 ing of a large ammunition dump of 75-millimeter 
 shells and exploded nine of the shells. Mechanic 
 Brink, utterly disregarding his personal safety, 
 left a sheltered position and ran to the dump, and 
 with the aid of three other men extinguished the 
 fire, not only saving the ammunition but also pre- 
 venting the ascertainment of the exact location of 
 the dump by the enemy. Home address, Mrs. 
 Julia Brink, mother, 3107 Bailey Avenue, New York 
 City. 
 
 BRINKLEY, AMIEL W Captain 
 
 117th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Beaurevoir, France, October 7, 1918. 
 While commanding his company in action Capt. 
 Brinkley was wounded by shell fire, which fractured 
 his jawbone in two places. He continued in com- 
 mand of his company, reorganizing it sufficiently 
 to advance, when he was forced to withdraw be- 
 cause of the loss of speech. Home address, J. M. 
 Brinkley, father, 1468 McLemore Avenue, Memphis, 
 Tenn. 
 
 BRISON, CHARLES W Mechanic 
 
 Company A, 60th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Cunel, France, October 12, 
 1918. While his company was occupying a position 
 on the forward slope of a hill, subjected to incessant 
 sniping, machine-gun and artillery fire. Mechanic 
 Brison voluntarily covered a large area searching 
 for the wounded and administering first aid to 
 them. He also carried important messages be- 
 tween the different units of his company. Homo 
 address, Aron Gambler, stepbrother, 1251 W. 10th 
 Street, Reading, Pa. 
 
 BRITT, CHARLES Corporal 
 
 Company H, 307th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Remilly, France, November 
 10, 1918. While accompanying a patrol, Corpl. 
 Britt swam the Meuse River to repair a footbridge. 
 His exploit was accomplished under most severe 
 fire of enemy machine guns and artillery, but his 
 act enabled the patrol to cross the river and return 
 with information of the utmost value. Home ad- 
 dress, Mrs. C. Lamb, Cornwall on the Hudson, N.Y. 
 
 BRITTAIN, WILLIAM S. . Second Lieutenant 
 Machine Gun Company, 125th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Juvigny, 
 France, August 31, 1918. Lieut. Brittain by his 
 aggressive spirit and action when out beyond the 
 main Infantry line pushed forward unsupported 
 with his platoon and captured 2 German officers, 
 94 men, and 8 machine guns. From this point of 
 action Lieut. Brittain with his platoon proceeded 
 in a direction from which firing could be heard and 
 by his quick decision captured 2 enemy field guns, 
 caliber 105, and 6 trench mortars, and immediately 
 thereafter attacked and captured 30 prisoners and 
 3 additional heavy machine guns. Home address, 
 Mrs. Anna Brittain, mother, 703 Margaret Street, 
 Flint, Mich. 
 
 BRITTON, JOE Sergeant 
 
 Company I, 138th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 
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 heroism in action at Varennes, France, September 
 26, 1918. This soldier was in command of a platoon 
 which became separated from the rest of the com- 
 pany in a heavy fog. Entering Varennes in advance 
 of any other troops, Sergt. Britton, with his com- 
 mand occupied the southern edge of the town in the 
 face of heavy machine-gun fire and took 24 prison- 
 ers. When he saw that the odds were hopelessly 
 against him he successfully withdrew, with only 
 one casualty. Later, after being gassed, he mani- 
 fested exceptional courage and endurance by re- 
 maining on dutv with his company and advancing 
 in the attack. Home address, Mrs. Mary Britton, 
 mother, 3308 Williams Place, St. Louis. Mo. 
 
 BROADFOOT, JOSIAH .... Corporal 
 Deceased. Company B, 244th Battalion, Tank 
 Corps. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
 La Forge Farm, France, September 27, 1918. Corpl. 
 Broadfoot volunteered to drive a tank, and, his 
 services being accepted, he attacked enemy ma- 
 chine-gun nests until his tank was put of of action, 
 destroying several enemy nests which had held up 
 our infantry. He then continued the advance on 
 foot until he was fatally wounded. Next of kin, 
 Mrs. Annie H. Broadfoot, mother, 26 West Street, 
 Westerly, R. I. 
 
 BROADHEAD, JOSHUA K. . . . Sergeant 
 Deceased. Battery A, 103d Field Artillery. He 
 displayed exceptional bravery and devotion to 
 duty during the action of April 20, 1918, when, al- 
 though wounded early in the engagement, he re- 
 fused to leave his section, remaining on duty and 
 keeping his gun in action until killed later in the 
 day. Next of kin. Firth Broadhead, father, 27 
 Maude Street, Providence, R. I. 
 
 BROBERG, CARL J Private 
 
 75th Company, 6th Marines. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near St. Etienne, France, October 
 9, 1918. When many members of his company 
 had been killed and wounded, Pvt. Broberg went 
 out on to the field under heavy machine-gun fire 
 and administered first aid to several wounded 
 officers and soldiers and carried them to shelter in 
 shell holes. Home address, Mrs. Carrie Broberg, 
 mother, Aneta, N. Dak. 
 
 BROCK, EDWARD J Sergeant 
 
 Supply Company, 364th Infantry. For extra- 
 ordinary heroism in action near Wortegem, Bel- 
 gium, November 3, 1918. While his wagon train 
 was being heavily shelled he was severely wounded 
 and his horse killed. He refused, however, to be 
 evacuated, and mounting another horse led the 
 traintoalocation where it was safely parked. Home 
 address, Mrs. Emily J. Nee, 1112 Mignonette Street, 
 Los Angeles, Cal. 
 
 BROCKETT, ALBERT C. . . . Sergeant 
 Company D, 103rd Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Marcheville, France, September 
 26, 1918. Although he was severely wounded, Sergt. 
 Brockett insisted upon continuing his duties. Under 
 severe fire from snipers, machine guns and artillery, 
 he repeatedly stood up in the open, oiTering him- 
 self as a target for the snipers, in order to locate 
 their positions. Home address, Mrs. C. C. Brock- 
 ett, R. F. D. No. 2, Harrison, Maine. 
 
 BROCKI, MIECZYSLAW .... Corporal 
 Company B, 16th Infantry. Displaying except- 
 ional initiative and bravery throughout the opera- 
 tions south of Soissons, France, July 18 to 22, 1318, 
 he with extraordinary heroism on July 21, 1918, 
 with two companions, captured two machine guns 
 that were causing heavy losses in his company. 
 Home address, Miss Anna Kozinski, friend, 1126 
 Cleaver iStreet, Chicago, 111. 
 
 BROGDON, RONALD 
 
 Pharmacist's Mate (Third Class) 
 Attached to 2d Battalion, 6th Regiment, U. S. M. 
 C. For extraordinary heroism in action near Thiau- 
 court, France, September 15, 1918. Pharmacist's 
 Mate Brogdon displayed exceptional courage and 
 devotion to duty by going through the heavy artil- 
 lery and machine-gun fire to the aid of a wounded 
 officer belonging to another organization. After 
 giving first aid treatment to the officer, he carried 
 him back to shelter. Home address, Mrs. Ellen 
 Brogdon, mother, Goldsboro, N. C. 
 
 BROOKS, ARTHUR R. . Second Lieutenant 
 Air Service. For extraordinary heroism in action 
 over Mars-la-Tour, France, September 14, 1918. 
 When his patrol was attacked by 12 enemy Fokkers 
 over Mars-la-Tour, 8 miles within the enemy lines, 
 he alone fought bravely and relentlessly with eight 
 of them, pursuing the fight from 5,000 meters to 
 within a few meters of the ground, and though his 
 right rudder control was out and his plane riddled 
 with bullets, he destroyed two Fokkers, one falling 
 out of control and the other bursting into flames. 
 Home address, Frank E. Brooks, father, New 
 Kendall Hotel, Framingham, Mass. 
 
 BROOKS, CHARLES W Corporal 
 
 Company K, 6th Regiment, U. S. M. C. In the 
 Bois de Belleau, France, on June 8, 1918, he dis- 
 played great courage and disregard for personal 
 safety in repeatedly going through heavy machine- 
 gun fire with messages. Home address, Jonas G. 
 Brooks, father, Wheaton, 111. 
 
 BROOKS, ELBERT E Private 
 
 Company F, 6th Regiment, U. S. M. C. At 
 Bouresche, France, June 6, 1918, he was conspic- 
 uous for heroic action in placing his body in front 
 of his platoon leader while under heavy machine- 
 gun fire, in order that he might dress the officer's 
 wounds. He was shot twice in the hip while 
 shielding the body of his leader. Home address, 
 Mrs. Annie M. Argo, mother, Trezevant, Tenn. 
 
 BROOKS, E. P First Lieutenant 
 
 First Engineers. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action at Pont Maugis, France, November 7, 1918. 
 Exposing himself to intense machine-gun and 
 artillery fire, Lieut. Brooks personally reconnoi- 
 tered the ground over which an attack was to be 
 made. He then skillfully led his men in a success- 
 ful attack on the village, which was defended by 
 machine guns and a 77 mm. gun firing on the ad- 
 vancing troops. Lieut. Brooks coolly led his platoon 
 in the face of this fire until they were near enough 
 to put the enemy gunners to route by rifle fire. 
 Home address, H. D. Brooks, father, 776 Main 
 Street, Westbrook, Me. 
 
 BROOKS, FLOYD A Sergeant 
 
 Company K, Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Champagne, France, October 
 13, 1918. After his lieutenant was seriously wound- 
 ed, Sergt. Brooks took command of the platoon and 
 led it with marked ability for seven days. Later 
 in the Argonne-Meuse engagement, he personally 
 led his platoon against a machine gun which was 
 holding up the advance of our line and destroyed 
 the gun. Home address, Mrs. Ella Brooks, mother, 
 431 West Eighth Street, Newport, Ky. 
 
 BROOKSHIRE, ALBERT B. . . . Sergeant 
 Company B, 113th Machine-Gun Battalion. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near La Salle River, 
 France, October 16-19, 1918. In addition to per- 
 forming his duties as Gas non-commissioned officer, 
 he, on five occasions, volunteered and successfully 
 delivered important messages, passing through in- 
 tense enemy fire, from his company to the advanced 
 
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 positions in the front line. Home address, Albert G. 
 Brookshire, father, Paris, Tenn. 
 
 BROOKSHIRE, WILSON D. . . . Private 
 Company G, 120th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, Septem- 
 ber 29, 1918. Pvt. Brookshire, with one other 
 soldier, attacked a machine-gun post which was 
 causing much damage. They captured the post, 
 taking prisoner one officer and eight men and put 
 the machine gun out of action. Home address, Mrs. 
 Alice Brookshire, mother, Taylorville, N. C. 
 
 BROOMFIELD, HUGH D. G. . First Lieutenant 
 Deceased. Pilot, Air Service. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Cunel, France, October 21, 
 1918. Responding to an urgent request for a plane 
 to penetrate the enemy lines to ascertain whether 
 or not the enemy was preparing a counter-attack, 
 Lieut. Broomfield immediately volunteered for the 
 mission. Obliged to fly at a very low altitude on 
 account of the unfavorable weather conditions, he 
 was under terrific fire of the enemy at all times, but 
 by skillful dodging he managed to cross the enemy 
 lines. Next of kin, Thomas Broomfield, father, 
 527 Tacoma Avenue, Portland, Ore. 
 
 BROPHY.WILLIAM E Corporal 
 
 Company A, 345th Battalion, Tank Corps. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Argonne 
 Forest, France, October 6, 1918. Although wound- 
 ed in the arm, Corpl. Brophy insisted upon return- 
 ing to his tank and taking part in the counter- 
 attack. He remained with the tank, doing very 
 effective work until the attack had been repulsed. 
 Home address, Miss Katherine Brophy, aunt, 
 McAdoo, Pa. 
 
 BROSNAHAN, DANIEL T Private 
 
 Company M, 326th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near St. Juvin, France, October 
 16, 1918. On three different occasions Pvt. Bros- 
 nahan advanced under heavy machine-gun and 
 artillery fire to a point considerably in advance of 
 our front lines and rescued wounded comrades, 
 bringing them safely back to our lines. Home ad- 
 dress. Miss Mary Brosnahan, sister, 4 Elliott 
 Street, Holyoke, Mass. 
 
 BROTHERTON, WILLIAM E. .... 
 
 Second Lieutenant 
 
 Air Service, 147th Aero Squadron. For extra- 
 ordinary heroism in action near Fere-En-Tardonois, 
 France, on August 1, 1918. An enemy Rumpler 
 plane being reported over the airdrome, Lieut. 
 Brotherton, with another officer, ascended and soon 
 encounted six Fokker planes that were protecting 
 another Fokker serving as a decoy. Disregarding 
 the enemy's superiority in numbers, he maneuvered 
 so as to secure the advantage of the eun and dived 
 on the decoy plane; pouring in air destructive fire, 
 he killed the pilot and crashed the machine to the 
 ground. Home address, C. J. Brotherton, Guthrie, 
 111. 
 
 BROWN, ALBERT B Sergeant 
 
 Medical Detachment, 121st Field Artillery. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near St. Gilles, 
 south of Fismes, France, August 7 and 14, 1918. 
 When a bombardment was laid down on the bat- 
 teries of his regiment Sergt. Brown, on his own 
 initiative, rushed his detachment to the assistance 
 of the wounded, administerinfe first aid and eva- 
 cuating the wounded in spite of continued enemy 
 sheUing. On another occasion, when he was severe- 
 ly gassed and blinded by the explosion of a mustard- 
 gas shell, he made his way to a telephone and sum- 
 moned medical assistance for the wounded, exposing 
 himself to the increased danger from the effect of 
 gas in order that the other wounded might be cared 
 for. Home address, Mrs. Nellie Hintz, sister, 16 
 18th Street, Milwaukee, Wis. 
 
 BROWN, BAYARD . . Second Lieutenant 
 Deceased. 26th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 2-22, 
 and near Verdun, France, October 9, 1918. Lieut. 
 Brown took command of his battalion at Soissons 
 after all his senior officers had been killed or wound- 
 ed, organized for a counter-attack, and held his 
 command all day, although he was dangerously 
 wounded. In the fight for Hill 212, in the Argonne, 
 he took command of his company after his company 
 commander had been killed, and led it forward 
 until mortally wounded within 50 yards of the 
 enemy po.sition. Next of kin, D. S. Brown, father, 
 Genoa, 111. 
 
 BROWN, BERLIN WESLEY . . Sergeant 
 Company M, 117th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Busigny, France, October 
 18, 1918. When his platoon had been driven back 
 by a concentrated machine-gun barrage and his 
 platoon commander had been seriously wounded, 
 and fallen on the field, Sergt. Brown and another 
 soldier volunteered and brought the officer back to 
 the line. Home address, Sam Y. Brown, father, 
 Tellico Plains, Tenn. 
 
 BROWN, BILL Sergeant 
 
 Company G, 167th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Landres-et-St. Georges, 
 France, October 16, 1918. During the attack on 
 the Cote de Chatillon, after having been severely 
 wounded and gassed, he refused to go to the hospi- 
 tal, realizing that his presence with his platoon, 
 which had suffered heavy casualties, would greatly 
 assist in the attack. He reorganized his platoon 
 and personally led it in the attack, later consolid- 
 ating his positions, thereby setting an example of 
 utter disregard for danger and inspiring his men by 
 his remarkable courage and devotion to duty. 
 Home address, Mrs. Ada Brown, mother, Ozark, 
 Ala. 
 
 BROWN, CLIFFORD E Private 
 
 Company A, 110th Machine Gun Battalion. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action near Verdun, 
 France, October 23, 1918. Pvt. Brown voluntarily 
 went into a sector that was under an intense bar- 
 rage of enemy artillery, machine, and gas-shell fire 
 and assisted in bringing a wounded comrade to the 
 first aid station. Home address, Harry A. Brown, 
 brother, 381 Rhodes Avenue, Akron, Ohio. 
 
 BROWN, CLIFFORD R Private 
 
 Company C, 308th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Binarville, France, October 
 2-7, 1918. During the time when his company was 
 isolated in the Argonne forest, and cut off from 
 communication with friendly troops, Pvt. Brown, 
 together with another soldier, volunteered to carry 
 a message through the German lines, although he 
 was aware that several unsuccessful attempts had 
 been previously made by patrols, the members of 
 which were either killed, wounded, or driven back. 
 By his courage and determination he succeeded in 
 delivering the message and brought relief to his 
 battalion. Home address, Mrs. Eva Brown, mother, 
 R. F. D. No 64, Ashville, N. Y. 
 
 BROWN, DEWEY S Sergeant 
 
 Company E, 120th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, Septem- 
 ber 29, 1918. Wounded twice at the start of an ad- 
 vance, he remained in command of his platoon, car- 
 rying it through to a position near its objective, 
 when he was wounded a third time and forced to re- 
 tire. His personal courage was an inspiration to the 
 men under him. Home address, Mrs. William E. 
 Graham, sister, Mt. Ulla, N. C. 
 
 BROWN, DILMUS Private 
 
 Company H, 5th Regiment. U. S. M. C. For ex- 
 
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 traordinary heroism in action in the Bois de Bel- 
 leau, France. June 11, 1918. After aU the other 
 members of his squad had become casualties, Pvt. 
 Brown, single-handed, charged and captured a 
 hostile machine gun. Home address, Jonathan 
 Brown, father. 125 S. Main Street, Atlanta, Ga. 
 
 BROWN, FRANCIS J Sergeant 
 
 Deceased. Battery F, 76th Field Artillery. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Chateau- 
 Thierry, France, July 14-15, 1918. Sergt. Brown 
 kept in repair the telephone lines, which were con- 
 stantly being broken by the heavy shelling, re- 
 maining at this hazardous task until killed by an 
 enemy shell. Next of kin, Thomas Brown, father, 
 Englewood, N. J. 
 
 BROWN, FRANK Corporal 
 
 Deceased. Company A, 30th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Mezy, France, 
 July 15, 1918. Having been detailed to carry 
 rations to another company of his regiment, and 
 learning, upon his arrival there, that an attack was 
 imminent, Corpl. Brown volunteered and remained 
 with the company commander. He continued on 
 duty long after he had been mortally wounded, and 
 was killed in action later in the day. Home address. 
 Joseph Brown, friend, 140 East Thirteenth Street, 
 New York, N. Y. 
 
 BROWN, FREDERICK H. Jr. . . Sergeant 
 Deceased. Company I, 107th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Ronssoy, 
 France, September 29, 1918. On two occasions 
 Sergt. Brown averted heavy casualties in his platoon 
 by going forward and, single handed, destrojang 
 machine-gun nests with hand grenades. At the time 
 of his death, Sergt. Brown had brought his platoon 
 to the farthest point of advance. Next of kin, Mr. 
 and Mrs. Frederick H. Brown, father and mother, 
 Dana Place, Englewood, N. J. 
 
 BROWN, GEORGE Private 
 
 Headquarters Company, 59th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Bois de Fays, 
 France, October 4-5, 1918. As a battalion runner, he 
 repeatedly exposed himself to intense artillery and 
 machine-gun fire, crossing open spaces in view of the 
 enemy to deliver important messages. He aided 
 largely in maintaining liaison and his courage was 
 an inspiration to those near him. Home address, 
 Byron Brown, brother, Moundsville, W. Va. 
 
 BROWN, GEORGE L Sergeant 
 
 Company K, 313th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Montfaucon, France, Sep- 
 tember 27, 1918. Corpl. Brown crawled ahead of his 
 platoon, located and killed a sniper who had wound- 
 ed him and several others. Although seriously 
 wounded, he remained in command of his platoon 
 until he was ordered to the rear, when he insisted 
 on going back without assistance, though he was so 
 weak he could hardly walk. Home address, Mrs. 
 Charles Brown, mother, 2001 West Lafayette 
 Avenue, Baltimore. Md. 
 
 BROWN, GEORGE V Sergeant 
 
 Company I, 16th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 ^roism in action near Fleville, France, October 4, 
 1918. During an attack. Sergeant Brown advanced 
 with five other soldiers into the enemy's line and, 
 although surrounded by six German machine-guns, 
 held his position until support reached him. Al- 
 though badly gassed, he refused to be evacuated. 
 Home address, William V. Brown, father. La Fay- 
 ette, Ind. 
 
 BROWN, HAROLD Private 
 
 Deceased. Company D, 308th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Charlevaux, 
 France, October 4, 1918. When the first two bat- 
 
 talions of his regiment had been surrounded by the 
 enemy, Pvt. Brown volunteered to accompany a 
 patrol for the purpose of establishing liaison with 
 the forward troops, knowing from the fate of pre- 
 vious patrols that the mission would probably 
 prove fatal. He was killed as the patrol was at- 
 tempting unsuccessfully to reach the forward bat- 
 talions. Next of kin, Mrs. Grace G. Brown, wife, 
 2610 "I" Street, Bakerfield, Cal. 
 
 BROWN, HERBERT A Corporal 
 
 Company K, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 18, 
 1918. When his company was being swept by a 
 withering machine-gun fire from a hidden nest 
 Corpl. Brown voluntarily made his way around 
 the flank of the emplacement and attacked the 
 crew. After causing the crew to flee in disorder he 
 manned the gun and poured a heavy fire into their 
 retreating ranks. Home address, Albert M. Brown, 
 father, 37 Rosekamp Terrace, Lauraville, Md. 
 
 BROWN, JAMES E Corporal 
 
 Company M, 103d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Torcy and Belleau, France, 
 July 18-20, 1918. Corpl. Brown displayed ex- 
 ceptional bravery as a member of a patrol of six 
 men, which entered Belleau from the rear and cap- 
 tured four prisoners. He also worked untiringly 
 in the evacuation of wounded at Torcy in the face 
 of constant and intense shell fire. Later, when his 
 platoon commander and most of the commissioned 
 officers had been incapacitated, Corpl. Brown took 
 command of his platoon and skilfully led it in the 
 advance, keeping his command together under 
 heavy shell and machine-gun fire until he was 
 struck four times. Next of kin, Mrs. James E. 
 Brown, 9 Ellinwood Place, Revere, Mass. 
 
 BROWN, JAMES FINLEY . First Lieutenant 
 Deceased. 302d Engineers. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Villers-devant-Mouzon, 
 France, November 7,1918. He displayed remarkable 
 bravery in reconnoitering sites for foot bridges I 
 across the Meuse River and later directing the con- 
 struction of these bridges under heavy machine- 
 gun fire. While so engaged, he was killed by a 
 sniper. Next of kin, Mrs. Olivine K. Brown, wife, 
 27 Lincoln Place, Brooklyn, N. Y. 
 
 BROWN, JAMES R Private 
 
 Ambulance Company 110, 103d Sanitary Train. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action near Fismes, 
 France, August 10-13, 1918. Because of the des- 
 truction from shell fire of 10 of the 13 ambulances 
 of his company, he worked for 72 hours, 48 of them 
 without rest, driving through a shell swept and 
 gas-infested area, and thereby making possible the 
 evacuation of the wounded. Home address, Mrs. 
 Grace L. Brown, mother, 2131 N. 17th Street, 
 Philadelphia, Pa. 
 
 BROWN, JOHN Private 
 
 Deceased. Medical Detachment, 11th Infantry. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action near Remei- 
 ville, France, November 5, 1918. While making 
 his way to the side of a wounded comrade, Pvt. 
 Brown was seriously wounded, but he refused to 
 permit the litter bearers to take him to a dressing 
 station until those wounded about him were first 
 evacuated. Next of kin, James Brown, uncle, 42 
 West Seventh Street, West New York, N. J. 
 
 BROWN, JOSEPH F Private 
 
 Company K, 306th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near the Forest of Argonne, 
 France, September 27, 1918. During an attack 
 on the trenches held by his company, Pvt. Brown 
 found an automatic rifle, which had been abandoned 
 by a wounded soldier. Though he was unfamiliar 
 with the operation of the weapon, Pvt. Brown 
 opened fire on the enemy with it, killing two of 
 
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 them and thereby making possible the escape of 
 three of his comrades, who had been captured by 
 the enemy. The remainder of the hostile force 
 was driven off. Home address, Samuel J. Brown, 
 brother, Hoganaburg, Franklin County, New York. 
 
 BROWN, JOSEPH J. . . . First Lieutenant 
 7th Infantry. In the Bois de Belleau, on June 
 20, 1918, he went out into "No Man's Land," in the 
 face of a violent German machine-gun fire, to carry 
 back into his own trenches a severely wounded sol- 
 dier. Home address, Henry P. Brown, father, 1535 
 Land Title Bldg., Philadelphia, Pa. 
 
 BROWN, JOSHUA D Sergeant 
 
 Company B, 115th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Verdun, France, October 
 14-16, 1918. On October 14 while commanding 
 a platoon in the Bois de Consenvoye, north of 
 Verdun, Sergt. Brown was wounded. He refused 
 to be sent to the hospital, and continued in command 
 of his platoon, doing excellent work, until October 
 16, when he was again severely wounded and car- 
 ried from the field. Home address, Mrs. Bertha 
 Brown, mother, 818 Washington Street, Hagers- 
 town, Md. 
 
 BROWN, LELAND Private 
 
 Company B, 61st Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Cote St. Germaine, France, 
 November 6, 1918. Corpl. Brown attacked a ma- 
 chine-gun nest single handed and in the face of 
 heavy fire, reduced the nest, capturing one prisoner. 
 Later in the same day he patrolled alone under 
 heavy fire in advance of his company and attacked 
 another machine-gun position, capturing the gun 
 and four prisoners. Home address, Loren Brown, 
 brother, Iowa Falls, Iowa. 
 
 BROWN, LESTER Private 
 
 Company M, 11th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near JouUy, France, November 
 10, 1918. After a small patrol had failed to silence 
 a machine gun, Pvt. Brown rushed forward with 
 an automatic rifie, through a heavy machine-gun 
 fire, and was wounded. Home address, W. C. 
 Finley, uncle, 535 North Academy Street, Murfrees- 
 boro, Tenn. 
 
 BROWN, MITCHELL H. . Second Lieutenant 
 Air Service, observer, 50th Aero Squadron. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Beffu et la 
 Morthomme, France, October 23, 1918. Lieut. 
 Brown, observer, piloted by Lieut. Philhps, while 
 on a reconnaissance for the 78th Division, attacked 
 an enemy balloon and forced it to descend. They 
 were in turn attacked by three enemy planes 
 (Fokker type). The incendiary bullets from the 
 enemy's machine set the signal rockets in Lieut. 
 Brown's cockpit afire. Disregarding the flames, he 
 continued to fire, destroying one enemy plane and 
 forcing the others to retire. He then used the ex- 
 tinguisher handed him by his pilot and put out the 
 flames. They successfully completed their mission 
 and secured valuable information. Home address, 
 Mrs. Mitchell H. Brown, wife, Rockwall, Texas. 
 
 BROWN, R Sergeant 
 
 Company F, 322d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action November 9, 1918, near Moran- 
 ville and Grimaucourt, France. After having been 
 wounded in the afternoon of November 9, Sergt. 
 Brown had his wound dressed and returned to his 
 platoon through very heavy enemy artillery and 
 machine-gun fire. When his platoon was relieved 
 he returned to the former position through enemy 
 artillery fire, to the rescue of a wounded man and 
 assisted him to the rear. Home address, J. F. 
 Brown, father, Macclesfield, N. C. 
 
 BROWN, ROY A Private 
 
 Company E, 366th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Lesseux, France, September 
 4, 1918. Pvt. Brown was a member of a combat 
 group which was attacked by 20 of an enemy raiding 
 party, advancing under a heavy barrage and using 
 liquid fire. The sergeant in charge of the group was 
 killed and several others, including Pvt. Brown, 
 were wounded. Nevertheless this soldier, with 
 three others, fearlessly resisted the enemy until 
 they were driven off. Home address, Mrs. Ellen 
 Brown, mother, 620 Madison Street, Decatur, Ala. 
 
 BROWN, RUSSELL A. . Private (First Class) 
 Company A, 107th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near St. Souplet, France, October 
 18, 1918. When the advance of his battalion was 
 checked by heavy machine-gun fire, Private Brown, 
 with two other soldiers, went forward under heavy 
 fire to reconnoiter the enemy positions. By effective 
 rifle fire, they drove the gunners from two machine- 
 gun nests into a dugout nearby, which they cap- 
 tured, together with 35 prisoners, including three 
 officers. Home address, Charles A. Brown, father, 
 44 Harrison Street, Morristown, N. J. 
 
 BROWN, SAMUEL A. Jr. . Second Lieutenant 
 108th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Ronssoy, France, September 29, 1918. 
 Advancing with his platoon through heavy fog and 
 dense smoke and in the face of terrific fire which 
 inflicted heavy caaualties'on his forces, Lieut. Brown 
 reached the wire in front of the main Hindenburg 
 line, and, after reconnoitering for gaps, assaulted 
 the position and effected a foothold. Having been 
 reinforced by another platoon, he organized a small 
 force, and by bombing and trench fighting captured 
 over a hundred prisoners. Repeated attacks 
 throughout the day were repelled by his 
 small force. He also succeeded in taking four field 
 pieces, a large number of machine guns, antitank 
 rifles, and other military property, at the same time 
 keeping in subjection the prisoners he had taken. 
 Next of kin, Mr. Samuel A. Brown, father, 57 
 Eleventh Street, Jamestown, N. Y. 
 
 BROWN, SAMUEL R Sergeant 
 
 Company F, 322d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action November 9, 1918, near Moran- 
 ville and Grimaucourt, France. After having been 
 wounded in the afternoon of November 9 he had 
 his wound dressed and returned to his platoon 
 through very heavy enemy artillery and machine- 
 gun fire. When his platoon was relieved he re- 
 turned to the former position through enemy artil- 
 lery fire to the rescue of a wounded man and assisted 
 him to the rear. Home address, J. F. Brown, 
 father, Maulesfield, N. C. 
 
 BROWN, VINCIL E. . . . First Sergeant 
 Company B, 60th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near St. Mihiel, France, Sep- 
 tember 16, 1918. Seeing a comrade lying wounded 
 and exposed to great danger of machine-gun and 
 shell fire, Sergt. Brown went to his aid; and, after 
 rescuing him, carried him through the sweeping 
 barrage to the first aid station, a distance of one- 
 half kilometer. Home address, Mrs. Mary C. 
 Brown, mother, 409 Edith Avenue, Norman, Okla. 
 
 BROWN, WALTER B Private 
 
 Deceased. Company K, 125th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Gesnes, 
 France, October 9, 1918. Exposing himself to the 
 greatest danger, Pvt. Brown constantly carried 
 messages from the company to the platoons oc- 
 cupying the front lines. The journey necessitated 
 his crossing an area swept by intense artillery and 
 withering machine-gun fire, but he successfully 
 maintained liaison during a very critical period of 
 the attack. Home address, Andrew Brown, father, 
 Brainerd, Minn. 
 
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 BROWN, WILLIAM J Corporal 
 
 101st Field Battalion, Signal Corps. For extra- 
 ordinary heroism in action at Riaville, France, Sep- 
 tember 26, 1918. At a critical time when the need 
 for a barrage was imperative and telephone com- 
 munication impossible Corpl. Brown voluntarily 
 carried a message to the artillery across an open 
 field which was subject to intense artillery, ma- 
 chine-gun, and rifle fire. Home address, Mrs. 
 Mary A. Brown, 64 Whiting Street, Roxbury, Mass. 
 
 BROWNVILLE, CHARLES G. . . . Private 
 Medical Department, 103d Infantry. For extra- 
 ordinary heroism in action east of Belleau, France, 
 July 20 and 22, 1918. On July 20 and again on 
 July 22 he was conspicuous for his unfailing assis- 
 tance to wounded under heavy fire of machine guns 
 and his absolute fearlessness. Home address, A. E. 
 Brownville, father, 43 May Street, Needham, Mass. 
 
 BROXUP, JOHN Private 
 
 Company B, 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne, 
 France, October 4, 1918. Pvt. Broxup succeeded 
 in bringing a wounded officer back to our lines when 
 his company was forced to a new position by super- 
 ior numbers. Home address, Grace Broxup, 62 
 College Street, Buffalo, N. Y. 
 
 BRUCE, ANDREW D Major 
 
 4th Machine Gun Battalion. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Vierzy, France, July 17-18, 
 1918, and near Blanc Mont October 3-4, 1918. On 
 the night of July 17-18, Maj. Bruce made a personal 
 reconnaissance ahead of his troops through heavy 
 flanking machine-gun fire. He pushed forward to 
 the outpost lines through heavy artillery and ma- 
 chine-gun fire to keep in touch with all his company. 
 On October 3-4 he made a personal reconnaissance 
 on the left flank of his division through heavy 
 shell fire and continual sniping and gained infor- 
 mation which enabled him to well place his battal- 
 ion and cover an exposed flank. Home address, 
 San Antonio, Tex. 
 
 BRUCE, JOHN S. . . . Second Lieutenant 
 102nd Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Trugny, France, July 23, 1918. Despite 
 the fact that he had been wounded, Lieut. Bruce 
 continued in command of his machine-gun platoon, 
 firing the gun himself when the crew was depleted, 
 until he received a second wound. Home address, 
 Mrs. William Bruce, 27 Oak Street, Franklin, N. H. 
 
 BRUMMETT, JAMES R Private 
 
 81st Company, 6th Machine Gun BattaUon, U. 
 S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
 Thiaucourt, France, September 12-16, 1918. By 
 effective use of an automatic rifle, Pvt. Brummett 
 defended the left flank of his platoon, thereby pre- 
 venting the enemy from reaching the rear of his 
 lines. On several other occasions, he volunteered 
 and earned messages through terrific bombardment. 
 Home address, Lilly Brummett, mother, Dime 
 Box, Texas. 
 
 BRUNDETT, CHARLES E. . . . Private 
 Company D, 102d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism m action near Seicheprey, France, April 20, 
 1918. Although surrounded on all sides by the en- 
 emy, and with his ammunition entirely exhausted. 
 Private Brundett offered a most stubborn resist- 
 ance to the enemy's attack, fighting his way through 
 their ranks with his rifle and bayonet, to the sup- 
 port platoon, where he again took up the fight. 
 Home address, Mrs. Brundett, 23 Dexwell Avenue. 
 New Haven, Conn. 
 
 BRUNNER. HOWARD V. . Private (First Class) 
 
 Company B, 149th Machine Gun BattaUon. 
 
 l-or extraordinary heroism in action near Sergy, 
 
 France, July 29-30, 1918. As platoon runner, he 
 showed marked heroism in volunteering for danger- 
 ous missions, repeatedly carrying important mes- 
 sages through zones swept by intense artillery and 
 machine-gun fire. He remained on duty after being 
 wounded, and until his command was relieved. 
 Home address, Owen Brunner, 122 East Goepp 
 Street, Bethlehem, Pa. 
 
 BRYAN, CLAUDE Corporal 
 
 Company I, 56th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Preny Ridge, France, No- 
 vember 10, 1918. After being wounded in the foot 
 by a machine-gun bullet, Corp. Bryan refused to go 
 to the rear when ordered to do so, but remained with 
 the company until the whole line was relieved. 
 Home address, Minnie Bryan, mother, 1827 North 
 Albany Avenue, Chicago, 111. 
 
 BRYANT, HOMER E Private 
 
 Deceased. Company H, 118th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near St. Martin 
 Revere, France, October 11, 1918. Hearing a call 
 for help from a man lying beyond the front line, 
 Pvt. Bryant, a stretcher bearer, unhesitatingly 
 went to his assistance, although the spot was under 
 heavy fire from enemy machine guns and snipers. 
 As he was approaching the wounded man, he was 
 instantly killed by an enemy sniper. Next of kin, 
 William H. Bryant, father, R. R. No. 2, Walhalla, 
 S. C. 
 
 BRYSON, JULIUS JESSE . First Sergeant 
 
 Company D, 118th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, Septem- 
 ber 27, 1918. Although wounded very severely in 
 the knee by shrapnel. Sergeant Bryson remained in 
 charge of his platoon for more than twenty-four 
 hours, during a critical period of the operations. 
 Due to his excellent example of courage, leader- 
 ship and skill in handling them, his platoon suc- 
 cessfully repelled a number of enemy attacks dur- 
 ing this period of time. Home address, S. J. Bryson, 
 father, Webster, N. C. 
 
 BRYSON, SAMUEL R. . , First Lieutenant 
 37l3t Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action in the Champagne sector, France, September 
 29, 1918. After being wounded. Lieutenant Bryson 
 remained in command of his platoon, never hesitat- 
 ing in his attempts to gain his objective, in the 
 face of the greatest hazards. Home address, Mrs. 
 Samuel Bryson, 217 Center Street, Mauch Chunk, 
 Pa. 
 
 BRYSON. WILLIAM Private 
 
 Company I, 314th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Verdun, France, November 
 7, 1918. Pvt. Bryson volunteered to reconnoiter 
 an enemy trench to determine its exact location, 
 and to ascertain whether or not it was protected by 
 wire. His rnission was accomplished under heavy 
 fire, and the information he obtained proved of the 
 greatest assistance and value. Home address, Mrs. 
 Nacy Bryson, mother, Decatur, Ark. 
 
 BUB, ELROY Private 
 
 Headquarters Company, 30th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Mezy, France, 
 July 15, 1918. Pvt. Bub successfully carried mes- 
 sages through terrific artillery and machine-gun 
 fire and was wounded while performing the mission. 
 Home address, Mrs. B. Bub, mother, 786 Seventh 
 Street, Milwaukee, Wis. 
 
 BUCHANAN, ALFRED .... Sergeant 
 Company G, 360th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Le Grand Carr6 Farm, 
 France, November 1, 1918. After being severely 
 wounded early in action Sergt. Buchanan had his 
 wound dressed and started to rejoin his platoon. 
 
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 but passed through a gap in our lines and reached 
 the German lines instead. He returned from there, 
 located his platoon and led it with marked courage 
 and coolness until he was severely wounded the 
 second time. Home address, R. S. Buchanan, 
 R. F. D. No. 6, Bryan, Texas. 
 
 BUCHANAIJ, MAX C. . . Second Lieutenant 
 Twenty-eighth Infantry. On May 28-31, 1918, 
 he brilliantly led his platoon in the assault at Can- 
 tigny, France, reached his objective, consolidated 
 his position successfully under heavy fire, continu- 
 ally walked up and down his line to instruct and en- 
 courage his men, until he was kiUed by an enemy 
 shell. Next of kin, W. H. B. Buchanan, father, 72 
 Crescent Street, Brockton, Mass. 
 
 BUCHANAN, ROBERT C. Private (First Class) 
 Company B, 54th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Metzera, Alsace, September 
 16-17, 1918. On the night of September 16-17 Pyt. 
 Buchanan led his patrol into an entirely unfamiUar 
 sector of the enemy positions and without artillery 
 support captured four prisoners and secured much 
 valuable information; despite the heavy hostile 
 grenade, rifle, automatic rifle and machine-gun fire, 
 he cut through the enemy's electrified wire and over- 
 came a sentinel without losing a man. Three of the 
 prisoners were captured by Pvt. Buchanan when he 
 alone stormed a barricaded dugout and disarmed 
 three Germans. Home address, Will Buchanan, 
 father, Bluefield, W.Va. 
 
 BUCKET, XAVIER Captain 
 
 French Army. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action in the Argonne-Meuse operations, France, 
 November 9-11, 1918. During three days of most 
 terrific struggle and exposed to enemy artillery and 
 machine-gun fire and the hazard of poisonous shells, 
 Capt. Buchet unceasingly urged and led his men to 
 their objective. His example of courage, endurance, 
 and valor served as a high standard for those under 
 his command. Home address, Paris, France. 
 
 BUCK, B. B Brigadier General 
 
 Commanding General, Second Brigade, Second 
 Division. Before and during the attack of Berzy 
 Le Sec, France, July 21, 1918, he displayed con- 
 spicuous gallantry and heroic leadership of his 
 command. When most of the officers of his 
 brigade had fallen, General Buck, with con- 
 tempt of personal danger, in spite of heavy artillery 
 bombardment and machine-gun fire, traversed 
 the front of his advancing forces, gave correct 
 directions to his organization commanders and 
 led the first wave of the culminating attack which 
 stormed and captured the town. Home address, 
 Mrs. B. B. Buck, 806 Jefferson Avenue, Memphis, 
 Tenn. 
 
 BUCK, ROBERT Private 
 
 Company A, 119th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, Septem- 
 ber 29, 1918. Although seriously wounded in the 
 arm by machine-gun fire early in the engagement, 
 Pvt. Buck for three hours continued on duty as an 
 automatic rifle carrier and did not go to the rear 
 until his company had been reorganized. Home 
 address, Mrs. Mathilda Buck, wife, Goldsboro, 
 N. C. 
 
 BUCKENDAHL, EMIL .... Private 
 Company F, 127th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Gesnes, France, October 5, 
 1918. Pvt. Buckendahl, a litter bearer, on his own 
 initiative, went out from a position of shelter to an 
 exposed flank, under intense machine-gun fire, and 
 carried back to safety a wounded soldier, who had 
 been left in the field. Home address, WiUiam Buck- 
 endahl, father. Pierce, Neb. 
 
 BUCKLEY, HAROLD R. . First Lieutenant 
 Pilot, Air Service, 95th Squadron. For extraor- 
 dinary heroism in action near Perle, France, August 
 10, 1918. Lieut. Buckley was on a patrol protect- 
 ing a French biplane observation machine, when 
 they were suddenly set upon by six enemy planes. 
 Lieut. Buckley attacked and destroyed the nearest, 
 and the remainder fled into their own territory. He 
 then carried on with his mission until he had 
 escorted the allied plane safely to its own aerodrome. 
 A bronze oak leaf, for extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Neville, France, and Bourcuilles, France, 
 September 16-27, 1918. Lieut. Buckley dived 
 through a violent and heavy antiaircraft and 
 machine-gun fire and set on fire an enemy balloon 
 that was being lowered to its nest. On the next day, 
 while leading a patrol, he met and sent down in 
 flames an enemy plane while it was engaged in 
 reglage work. Home address, Daniel H. Buckley, 
 father, Federal Street, Agawam, Mass. 
 
 BUDD, ARTHUR D. . . Lieutenant Colonel 
 311th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Grandpre, France, October 28, 1918. 
 After our troops had established a neat line and 
 before the position had been consolidated, the 
 enemy put down an extraordinary heavy barrage on 
 the position. Col. Budd went through this barrage 
 from one end of the line to the other to prepare for 
 the expected counterattack before returning to his 
 post of command. Home address, Montgomery R. 
 Budd, father, 427 Pratt Street, Meriden, Conn. 
 
 BUDD, JOHN O Private 
 
 Medical Detachment, 7th Infantry. For extraor- 
 dinary heroism in action near Fossoy, France, July 
 15, 1918. Working throughout the heavy enemy 
 artillery fire of July 15, which preceded the German 
 offensive, Pvt. Budd aided the wounded and evac- 
 uated 12 comrades from an exposed position. Home 
 address, Benjamin Budd, father, 520 North 
 Nebraska Avenue, Minden, Neb. 
 
 BUDD, KENNETH P Major 
 
 308th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Ville Savoye, France, August 16, 1918. 
 Although Maj. Budd's post of command was sub- 
 jected to continuous and concentrated gas attacks, 
 and despite the fact that he was severely gassed 
 during the bombardment, he refused to be evac- 
 uated, remaining for three days to personally super- 
 intend the relief of his battalion and the removal to 
 the rear of men who had been gassed. Home ad- 
 dress, Lincoln Cromwell, cousin, 357 Fourth Ave- 
 nue, New York, N. Y. 
 
 BUDDE, GEORGE W Private 
 
 Deceased. Company A, 5th Regiment, U. S. M. 
 C. For extraordinary heroism in action near Ville 
 Montrey, France, November 11, 1918. Upon hia 
 own initiative, Pvt. Budde advanced in front of the 
 line to determine whether a certain machine-gun 
 position was hostile or friendly, and was kUled by 
 a machine-gun bullet. Next of kin, Mrs. EUzabeth 
 Budde, mother, 655 Hawthorne Avenue, Cincinnati, 
 Ohio. 
 
 BUFFALO, JOSEPH A Private 
 
 Company F, 358th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Fey-en-Haye, France, Sep- 
 tember 12, 1918. Although he was seriously 
 wounded early in action, he remained in the fight 
 throughout the day, leading small parties of men 
 against machine-gun emplacements, killing two of 
 the enemy himself, and refusing to be evacuated 
 till late at night, unable to fight further. Home 
 address, Mrs. Pearl E. BuS'alo, mother, Bixby, 
 Okla. 
 
 BUFORD, DAVID L. . . Gunnery Sergeant 
 Company H, 5th Regiment U. S. M. C. For ex- 
 
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 HEROES ALL 
 
 traordinary heroism in action in the Boia de Belleau. 
 France, June 13, 1918. After being wounded Sergt. 
 Burford, with exceptional courage, continued to 
 lead his section forward against a machine-gun 
 nest, and captured it. Home address, D. J. Bu- 
 ford. father. Frankston, Texas. 
 
 BUFORD, EDWARD, Jr. . . First Lieutenant 
 Air Service, 95th Aero Squadron. On May 22, 
 1918, while on barrage patrol against German 
 photographic machines in the region of Commercy- 
 St Mihiel, France, he engaged in combat, alone, 
 five German biplane machines, attacking one or 
 more of them in three separate combats in 25 
 minutes One of the machines he shot down and 
 the others he drove off, thus fulfilling his mission 
 against heavy odds. Home address, Mrs. L. E. 
 Buf ord, mother, 2300 Ellison Place, Nashville, Tenn. 
 
 BUISSON, Lieutenant 
 
 French Army. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Massif Blanc Mont, France, October 
 3-8, 1918. During attacks by the Second American 
 Division, he continually distinguished himself by 
 acts of courage and by his devotion to duty. When 
 his captain was killled, he assumed command of the 
 tank company, and with extraordinary heroism, in 
 the face of heavy fire, accomplished the mission 
 entrusted to him. 
 
 BULLIAN, GEORGE Private 
 
 Company C, 125th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Cierges, France, October 2, 
 1918. While our troops were endeavoring to es- 
 tablish a line six hundred meters in front of the 
 town of Cierges, heavy artillery and enfilading ma- 
 chine-gun fire from enemy guns threatened to 
 hinder the operation. When it became necessary 
 to establish liaison with adjoining units, Pvt. 
 BuUian volunteered and undertook the mission, 
 crossing and re-crossing the area under heavy fire. 
 He continued with his work, although weak from 
 exhaustion and lack of food, until the line was es- 
 tablished and the crisis passed. Home address, Mrs. 
 George Bullian, Mendota, Wash. 
 
 BULLOCK, BENJAMIN, 3d . First Lieutenant 
 Deceased. 3d Battalion, 315th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Nantillois, 
 France, September 28-29, 1918. On the afternoon 
 of September 28 Lieut. Bullock displayed great 
 bravery and fearlessness by assisting two wounded 
 to a place of safety, while under heavy sniper and 
 artillery fire. On the morning of September 29 
 Lieut. Bullock again demonstrated great bravery 
 by advancing alone into a wood and killing a sniper. 
 On the afternoon of September 29, while carrying 
 a message to regimental P. C, he was killed by a 
 high-explosive shell. Next of kin, Mrs. Benjamin 
 Bullock, mother, Ardmore, Pa. 
 
 BUMA, RAYMOND Corporal 
 
 Deceased. Machine Gun Battalion, 39th In- 
 fantry. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
 Cuisy, France, September 26, 1918. After all his 
 squad members had become casualties, Corpl. 
 Buma alone continued to operate his gun; and, 
 after his ammunition was exhausted, he ran from 
 shell hole to shell hole picking up ammunition and 
 carrying it back to his gun, resumed fire on the 
 enemy that was very instrumental in the success 
 of the attack. He was killed in action shortly after- 
 wards. Next of kin, Mrs. Minnie Buma, mother, 
 Lake Street, Whitinsville, Mass. 
 
 BUMP. ARTHUR L Colonel 
 
 56th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Preny, France, November 2. 1918. 
 While his regiment was being subjected to an in- 
 tense enemy bombardment Col. Bump visited every 
 platoon in the front line and so encouraged and in- 
 pired his men by his bravery that they successfully 
 
 met and repulsed every counter-attack made upon 
 them. Home address, Mrs. Arthur L. Bump, wife, 
 800 Borthwick Avenue, Portland. Ore. 
 
 BUNCH, HENRY E Captain 1 
 
 Medical Corps, 168th Infantry. For extraordi- [ 
 nary heroism in action near the Bois de ChfttiUon, I 
 France, October 13-16, 1918. During the advance I 
 of his regiment in the Verdun sector lie established 
 aid stations at points as far advanced as possible 
 and supervised them throughout the combat, work- 
 ing continuously, and fearlessly without food 
 or rest. On October 14 this officer went out in ad- 
 vance of the front line to reconnoiter a site for an aid 
 station and an ambulance route. Seeing a wounded 
 officer lying about 300 meters from the enemy's 
 line, he went to his rescue and carried him through 
 terrific machine-gun and rifle fire to a shell hole, 
 where he administered aid, in entire disregard 
 of his own safety. Home address, G. A. Bunch, 
 Clarkes HUl. S. C. 
 
 BUNYARD. CLARENCE H. . . . Corporal 
 Company A, 113th Machine Gun Battalion. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action near Bellicourt, 
 France, September 29, 1918. Corpl. Bunyard, 
 wounded soon after the opening of the attack, con- 
 tinued to lead his squad until he was incapacitated 
 lay a second wound. Next of kin, Robert L. Bun- 
 yard, uncle, HoUandale, Miss. 
 
 BUONOMO, ANTHONY . Private (First Class) 
 Company F, 310th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Chevieres, France, October 
 19, 1918. Pvt. Buonomo was voluntarily acting 
 as guide on a reconnaissance with an officer, when 
 the latter was severely wounded by a bursting shell. 
 Having himself been struck by a shell fragment, he 
 disregarded his own injuries, but immediately 
 bandaged the oflScer's wound and assisted him to 
 the dressing station 800 meters away across an 
 open field swept by shell fire. He then volunteered 
 to return to division headquarters through intense 
 artillery fire to report that the reconnaissance had 
 not yet been completed. Home address, Mrs. 
 Rocco Buonomo, mother, 922 Pacific Street, Brook- 
 lyn, N. Y. 
 
 BURCH, ALBERT S. . . First Lieutenant 
 
 326th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near St. Juvin, France, October 14, 1918. 
 While leading his men against determined enemy re- 
 sistance, Lieutenant Burch was severely wounded in 
 the arm by four machine-gun bullets. Although 
 suffering intense pain, he continued to press on until 
 ordered to the rear. On his way to the dressing sta- 
 tion, he endeavored to carry a more severely wound- 
 ed officer; and although greatly weakened, he strug- 
 gled with his burden until the arrival of litter bear- 
 ers. Home address, Miss Mary Burch, aunt, 
 Oakley, Md. 
 
 BURCHFIELD. JOSEPH H. . . . Private 
 Medical Department, 16th Infantry. For extra- 
 ordinary heroism in action throughout the opera- 
 tions south of Soissons. France, July 18 to 22, 1918. 
 During the entire operation he repeatedly exposed 
 himself to heavy enemy fire in order to dress and 
 evacuate the wounded. On July 22 he went through 
 a heavy enemy barrage to render first aid to the 
 wounded in the front line and to evacuate them to 
 the rear and was himself wounded while engaged in 
 this work. Home address, Mrs. Alice Burchfield, 
 mother. 214 East Fourth Street. Salem, Ohio. 
 
 BURCHILL, GEORGE H. Private (First Class) 
 Battery C, 122d Field Artillery. For extra- 
 ordinary heroism in action near Very, France, 
 September 26, 1918. Though suffering from illness, 
 Pvt. Burchill volunteered and performed valiant 
 service as a telephone operator under heavy shell 
 fire. Later he went out alone through shell fire to 
 
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 repair the telephone line, which had been broken 
 in several places by shells. Home address, Mrs. 
 Katherine L. Burchill, mother,7067 Hilldale Avenue, 
 Chicago, 111. 
 
 BURDEN, EDWARD F Private 
 
 Sanitary Detachment, 326th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near St. Juvin, 
 France, October 11, 1918. Under heavy, machine- 
 gun and shell fire, Pvt. Burden crossed and recros- 
 sed the Aire River five times, administering first aid 
 to forty wounded soldiers, until he collapsed from 
 exhaustion. Home address, Henry Burden, 453 
 Hamilton Street, Long Island City, N. Y. 
 
 BURDETT, WILLIAM C. . . . Captain 
 
 9th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Medeah Ferme, France, October 3, 
 1918. Throughout five days of the most bitter 
 fighting Capt. Burdette displayed most exceptional 
 valor and coolness in leading his men through in- 
 tense machine-gun and barrage fire. He fell 
 seriously wounded while at the head of his men. 
 Home address, Mrs. William C. Burdett, wife, 
 106 Cherry Street, Macon, Ga. 
 
 BUREL, MICHEL Private 
 
 French Army. 156th R. I. For repeated acts 
 of extraordinary heroism in action at Chateau- 
 Thierry, France, July 25-26, and at St. Mihiel, 
 France, October 5-8, 1918. In the attack on 
 Chateau-Thierry, Burel was at all times in the 
 very thickest of the struggle, exhibiting singular 
 valor and devotion to duty. During the attack on 
 St. Mihiel he alone took a hostile machine gun, and 
 a few days later put to rout 10 of the enemy, killing 
 one during the encounter. 
 
 BURGARD, JOHN C. . . . First Lieutenant 
 362nd Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Epinonville, France, September 27, 
 1918. On duty as battalion liaison officer, Lieut. 
 Burgard was establishing the battalion post of com- 
 mand at daybreak, when he suddenly discovered 
 a party of the enemy placing machine guns so as to 
 fire upon the position from the flank. Firing a rifle 
 to give the alarm, Lieut. Burgard advanced toward 
 the enemy, followed by the battalion headquarters 
 group, whom he led in a vigorous attack on the 
 hostile force, killing seven, and capturing forty- 
 three of the enemy, six machine guns and two light 
 machine rifles, with but one casualty among his 
 own men. Home address, John H. Burgard, father, 
 Portland, Ore. 
 
 BURGER, VALENTINE . Second Lieutenant 
 Observer, Air Service. For extraordinary hero- 
 ism in action near Hill 360, over the region of the 
 Meuse, France, October 27, 1918. Lieut. Burger, 
 with his pilot, flying at an altitude of less than 15 
 meters within close range of numerous machine guns 
 and light artillery pieces fired continually on them, 
 staked the American advanced lines and helped 
 silence enemy machine-gun nests, which were hold- 
 ing up the advance of the infantry at this point. 
 Although the plane was riddled with over 300 bullet 
 holes, and the pilot severely wounded, Lieut. Burger 
 gathered valuable and accurate information and 
 assisted his pilot to a safe landing within reach of 
 the post of command and delivered his valuable in- 
 formation. Home address. Miss Kate Krauss, aunt, 
 135 Christie Street, Leonia, N. J. 
 
 BURGESS, FREDERICK V. . First Lieutenant 
 Company C, 15th Machine Gun Battalion. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near St. Mihiel, 
 France, September 13, 1918. After being painfully 
 wounded by a machine-gun bullet in a particularly 
 intense barrage of machine-gun and shell fire Lieut. 
 Burgess remained with his platoon, visiting his guns 
 and directing their fire throughout a determined 
 counterattack, refusing to be evacuated until the 
 
 attack was over. Home address, Frederick E. 
 Burgess, father, 227 South Willard Street, Burling- 
 ton, Vt. 
 
 BURGH, DAVID T Chaplain 
 
 105th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action east of Ronssoy, France, September 29, 1918. 
 During the operations against the Hindenburg line 
 Chaplain Burgh displayed remarkable devotion to 
 duty and courage in caring for the wounded under 
 heavy shell and machine-gun fire. The splendid 
 example set by this officer was an inspiration to the 
 combat troops. Home address, Mrs. Agnes Burgh, 
 mother, 88 Illis Street, Brockton, Mass. 
 
 BURGIN, JOHN C Sergeant 
 
 Company A, Seventh Engineers. For extraor- 
 dinary heroism in action near Romagne, France, 
 October 14, 1918. Seriously wounded while advanc- 
 ing with hisplatoonunderterrifio shell and machine- 
 gun fire, Sergt. Burgin refused treatment and led 
 his men on to the objective. Next of kin, Char- 
 les G. Burgin, Bond, Ky. 
 
 BURK, WALTER S. . . . First Lieutenant 
 359th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Viliers-devant-Dun, France, November 
 2, 1918. Lieut. Burk refused to leave his platoon 
 after being wounded. He led his men in the advance 
 under heavy machine-gun fire and held all the po- 
 tions taken until relieved the following morning. 
 Home address, Mrs. Beattie B. Burk, wife, 928 West 
 Lehigh Avenue, Philadelphia, Pa. 
 
 BURKE, CAMPBELL Captain 
 
 361st Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Gesnes, France, October 9, 1918. The 
 battalion which Capt. Burke commanded was or- 
 dered to attack a position on Hill 255 under terrific 
 machine-gun and artillery fire. His coolness and 
 personal example contributed largely to the success 
 of the battalion and enabled it to capture substan- 
 tially the entire objective. He was eeverKly 
 wounded in this engagement. Home address, T. h. 
 Burke, father, Mantoneton, Ky. 
 
 BURKE, CHARLES H Corporal 
 
 Deceased. Company E, 28th Infantry. While 
 on patrol duty and being severely wounded, he re- 
 fused to leave his patrol leader who had also been 
 severely wounded, and stayed by his side during in- 
 tense bombardment and assisted in driving off an 
 enemy patrol. He has since died of wounds re- 
 ceived. Next of kin, Samuel Burke, father. Bower- 
 ton, Pa. 
 
 BURKE, JACKSON D. . . Sergeant Major 
 Headquarters Company, 28th Infantry. On May 
 28-30, 1918, at Cantigny, France, he showed excep)- 
 tional energy, bravery, and loyalty to duty. At one 
 period of the fight it was necessary to send a message 
 of great importance to the regimental commander. 
 It was considered impossible for a runner to reach 
 regimental headquarters because of the intensity of 
 the enemy fire. He nevertheless volunteered to 
 carry the message, and by crawling several hundred 
 yards through machine-gun fire he successfully exe- 
 cuted his mission. Home address, T. B. Burke, 
 father, Mantoneton, Ky. 
 
 BURKE, JOHN J. . . . Second Lieutenant 
 165th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Villers-sur-Fere, France, July 27-28, 
 1918. Lieut. Burke was instructed by his regi- 
 mental commander to take four men and locate the 
 position of the assaulting battalion. Upon leaving 
 regimental headquarters he was severely wounded 
 but continued on his mission in the face of unusually 
 heavy artillery and machine-gun fire. He succeeded 
 in locating the battalion only after four hours' 
 search, constantly under fire, whereupon he re- 
 
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 turned and reported to his regimental commander. 
 Home address, Mrs. Patrick Collins, cousin, lis 
 Berwyn Street, Roselle Park, N. J. 
 
 BURKE, WALTER F. . . Private (First Class) 
 Medicul Detachment, 311th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Vieville-en-Haye, 
 France, September 25-26, 1918. During an extreme 
 shelling Pvt. Burke cared for the wounded, al- 
 though exposed at all times to the hazard of the 
 rain of shells. He was stunned by the concussion of 
 a high-explosive shell, which killed men on both 
 sides of him, but he continued until ordered to the 
 aid post. He volunteered and returned to the lines 
 to relieve a comrade who had fallen from exhaus- 
 tion. Home address, Mrs. Mary C. Burke, mother, 
 362 Main Street, Orange, N. J. 
 
 BURKS, CHARLES R Private 
 
 Deceased. Company I, 165th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Sergy, northeast 
 of Chateau-Thierry, France, July 30, 1918. During 
 the midday attack on Sergy, after all the run- 
 ners had Iseen exhausted and many men had been 
 killed or wounded, Pvt. Burks volunteered to take a 
 message to a neighboring unit through violent bom- 
 bardment and machine-gun fire. He was killed by 
 a machine-gun bullet while on his way with the 
 message. Next of kin, John Burks, father, Malvern, 
 Iowa. 
 
 BURKS, JAMES B. . . Second Lieutenant 
 
 Deceased. Company D, 113th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action at Etraye Ridge, 
 France, October 23, 1918. Having gone out from 
 his position under heavy machine-gun fire in an 
 effort to establish liaison with the unit on his right. 
 Lieutenant Burks encountered an enemy patrol. 
 In the combat which followed, he was killed, after 
 he had killed several of his adversaries. Next of kin, 
 Mrs. R. H. Burks, mother, 130 Twenty-ninth 
 Street, Newport News, Va. 
 
 BURLEIGH, NELSON Private 
 
 Company E, 125th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Cierges, northeast of Cha- 
 teau-Thierry, France, July 31, 1918. Although 
 severely wounded, he crawled to an exposed and 
 dangerous place where a comrade lay seriously in- 
 jured and rendered first aid, thereby saving his com- 
 rade's life. Home address, Eugene Burleigh, 
 father, 129 Oakland Avenue, Flint, Mich. 
 
 BURNES, JOHN F Captain 
 
 Deceased. 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. In the 
 attack on Bois de Belleau June 12, 1918, he was 
 badly wounded, but completed the disposition of 
 his platoon under violent fire. The injuries which 
 he sustained in the performance of this self-sacri- 
 ficing duty later caused his death. Next of kin, 
 Mrs. Jacob Keigler, sister, 245 Sly Avenue, Corn- 
 ing, N. Y. 
 
 BURNETT, CLIFTON .... Sergeant 
 1st Division, Headquarters 1st Infantry Brigade. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action near Montre- 
 f-igne, France, October 9, 1918. On October 9, Ser- 
 geant Burnett volunteered and established liaison 
 between battalion commanders and brigade head- 
 quarters, under heavy artillery and machine-gun 
 fire. On the same day he twice volunteered and car- 
 ried messages and acting as guide across fields sub- 
 jected to shell and machine-gun fire. He repeatedly 
 repaired telephone wires when no lineman were 
 available and continued this work through shell fire 
 and gas bombardment, although four of the men 
 working with him were wounded. Home address, 
 James C. Burnett, Pilgrim, Texas. 
 
 BURNS, HAROLD . . . First Lieutenant 
 Deceased. 308th Battery, Trench Artillery, 158th 
 
 Field Artillery Brigade. For extraordinary hero- 
 ism in action near Brabant sur Meuse, France, Octo- 
 ber 23, 1918. In the open, under direct fire from 
 the enemy machine guns and artillery, Lieut. Burns 
 went from gun to gun of his platoon, encouraging his 
 men to continued effort. Gassed, he refused to be 
 evacuated, but remained in command of his platoon 
 until after the action, when he gave first aid to the 
 wounded. Next of kin, Mrs. L. P. Godwin, 
 mother, 812 Tyler Street, Gary, Ind. 
 
 BURNS, JAMES S. D. . Second Lieutenant 
 
 Deceased. 101st Field Artillery, attached to 
 the 88th Aero Squadron. For extraordinary hero- 
 ism in action near Fismes, France, August 11, 1918, 
 together with John W. Jordan, second lieutenant, 
 7th Field Artillery; obseverer; Roger W. Hitchcock, 
 second lieutenant, pilot; Louis G. Bernheimer, firso 
 heutenant, pilot; Philip R. Babcock, first lieutenant, 
 pilot; Joseph A. Palmer, second lieutenant, 15th 
 Field Artillery, observer; Joel H. McClendon, de- 
 ceased, first lieutenant, pilot; and Charles W. Plum- 
 mer, deceased, second lieutenant, 101st Field Ar- 
 tillery, all attached to the same squadron. 
 
 Under the protection of three pursuit planes, all 
 carrying a pilot and observer, Lieuts. Bernheimer 
 and Jordan, in charge of a photo plane, carried out 
 successfully a hazardous photographic mission over 
 the enemy's lines to the River Aisne. The four 
 American ships were attacked by 12 enemy battle 
 planes. Lieut. Bernheimer, by coolly and skillfully 
 maneuvering his ship, and Lieut. Jordan, by ac- 
 curate operation of his machine gun, in spite of 
 wounds in the shoulder and leg, aided materially in 
 the victory which came to the American ships, and 
 returned safely with 36 valuable photographs. 
 
 The pursuit plane operated by Lieut. Hitchcock 
 and Lieut. Burns was disabled while these two 
 officers were fighting effectively. Lieut. Burns was 
 mortally wounded and his body jammed the con- 
 trols. After a headlong fall of 2,500 meters, Lieut. 
 Hitchcock succeeded in regaining control of this 
 plane and piloted it back to the airdrome. 
 
 Lieuts. McClendon and Plummer were shot down 
 and killed after a vigorous combat with five of the 
 enemy planes. Lieuts. Babcock and Palmer, by 
 gallant and skillful fighting, aided in driving off the 
 German planes and were materially responsible for 
 the successful execution of the photographic mis- 
 sion. Next of kin, Mrs. Z. J. Burns, 121 
 Featherbed Lane, New York City. 
 
 BURNS, JOSEPH W Sergeant 
 
 Company C, 165th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Landres-et-Saint Georges, 
 France, October 15, 1918. Assisted by another 
 soldier, Sergt. Burns voluntarily went to the aid of a 
 comrade, who was lying in front of his Lines, 
 and ill full view of the enemy. After administering 
 first aid, they succeeded in bringing the wounded 
 man to safety. Home address, Eugene Burns, 
 brother, 711 Carroll Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. 
 
 BURNS, MYRON D Private 
 
 Deceased. Company F, 7th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Fossoy, France, 
 July 15, 1918. Although suffering intense agony 
 from severe wounds, Pvt. Burns killed eight of the 
 enemy with his rifle and bayonet and then crawled 
 about for two days before being picked up. He 
 died shortly after from his wounds. Next of kin, 
 Mrs. Jennie Douglass, mother, Eldred, Pa. 
 
 BURNS, THOMAS V Private 
 
 Company E, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Vierzy, France, July 18, 
 1918. He fearlessly sprang to the assistance of a 
 French officer and helped him, under fire, remove a 
 wounded French soldier from a burning tank which 
 had been struck by a shell. Afterwards, seeing a 
 gap in the firing line, he collected four men, dashed 
 forward and captured five machine guns, with 
 
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 which he held the line until the arrival of reinforce- 
 ments. He then rejoined his platoon, where he 
 rendered valuable service during the remainder of 
 the battle. Home address, Mrs. John F. Burns, 
 mother, 1808 Sanderson Avenue, Scranton, Pa. 
 
 BURR. GEORGE E. . Sergeant (First Class) 
 Company C, 107th Field Signal Battalion. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Cierges, 
 France, August 2, 1918. Sergt. Burr, in charge of 
 a detachment, strung wire far in advance of the 
 front lines, working through a heavy artillery fire, to 
 the point where the regimental post of command 
 was to be situated, 100 yards from the enemy line. 
 When he was ordered to leave one man at the in- 
 strument, while the rest of the detachment returned 
 to the rear, Sergt. Burr himself volunteered, and 
 remained alone at this dangerous position. Home 
 address, Mrs. George W. Burr, 1036 Second Street, 
 Milwaukee, Wis. 
 
 BURR, JOHN G Mechanic 
 
 Company A, 130th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Raiville, France, November 
 9, 1918. As mechanic Burr was administering first 
 aid to a wounded comrade during a raid, they were 
 attacked by several of the enemy. Undaunted by 
 this superior force. Mechanic Burr succeeded in 
 killing four and driving off the others, thereby set- 
 ting a conspicuous example of courage and coolness. 
 Home address, Mrs. James Burr, mother, 623 West 
 Virginia Avenue, Effingham, 111. 
 
 BURRELL, REUBEN Private 
 
 Machine Gun Company, 371st Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action in the Champagne 
 sector, France, September 30, 1918. Pvt. Burrell, 
 although painfully wounded in the knee, refused 
 to be evacuated, stating that if he went to the rear 
 there would not be enough left for his group to 
 function. Home address, Nathan Burrell, father, 
 Lanexa, New Kent County, Va. 
 
 BURROUGHS, FRANK ALVERT . Sergeant 
 Machine Gun Company, 118th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near La Haie 
 Meneresse, France, October 17, 1918. When his 
 platoon commander was wounded and all the non- 
 commissioned officers had become casualties, under 
 a heavy enemy barage which fell upon his company, 
 killing or wounding more than a third of the men, 
 Sergt. Burroughs, then a private, reorganized the 
 platoon under the heavy shell fire, directed the 
 evacuation of the wounded, and then led the one 
 remaining gun team forward, displaying remarkable 
 coolness and initiative. Next of kin, Miss Pearl 
 Burroughs, sister, Watauga, S. D. 
 
 BURT, BYRON T. Jr. . . First Lieutenant 
 Aviation Section, observer Balloon Section. For 
 repeated acts of heroism in action near Gricourt, 
 France, August 4-11, near Sommedieue, France, 
 September 16, and near Avocourt, France, October 
 1, 1918. On each of these occasions, Lieut. Burt 
 remained with his balloon, making important 
 observations of the enemy's positions and directing 
 our artillery fire, until his balloon was set on fire by 
 incendiary bullets from enemy aircraft. On one 
 occasion he refused to jump until his companion, a 
 student observer, was safely away. Home address, 
 Mrs. Byron T. Burt, 108 West Seventy-third Street, 
 New York, N. Y. 
 
 BURTON, EDWARD A. . . First Lieutenant 
 Deceased. 12Sth Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Cierges, France, August 1, 
 1918. Lieut. Burton was mortally wounded while 
 carrying a wounded man from a position exposed 
 to artillery and machine-gun fire, but, regardless 
 of his own suffering, he persisted in his task until 
 he had placed the wounded man in a place of safety. 
 
 Lieut. Burton died while being evacuated. Next of 
 kin, Mrs. Charles W. Burton, mother, Hillsboro, 
 Wis. 
 
 BURTON, MILTON G Sergeant 
 
 Company E, 316th Engineers. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Eclisfontaine, France, Sep- 
 tember 28, 1918. While attached to an Infantry 
 unit, Sergt. Burton evidenced great bravery in 
 bringing in four severely wounded men from the 
 front lines to the dressing station. After reaching 
 dressing station he immediately administered first 
 aid to the men, being continually exposed to the 
 machine-gun and sniper fire. Home address, Mrs. 
 Milton G. Burton, wife, 765 Iglebart Avenue, St. 
 Paul, Minn. 
 
 BUSCH GEORGE L Sergeant 
 
 Company D, 354th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Remonville, France, Novem- 
 ber 1, 1918. Sergt. Busch's company was waiting 
 at its first objective for the barrage to advance, 
 when five enemy machine guns opened fire on it 
 from a point in front of the barrage. Realizing the 
 gravity of the situation Sergt. Busch led a combat 
 group from his platoon with exceptional skill and 
 bravery through the barrage to the flank of the 
 enemy position and silenced the machine guns, cap- 
 turing prisoners from their crews. While returning 
 through the barrage, he was knocked down by 
 concussion from a bursting shell, but he immediate- 
 ly arose and led his men back to the platoon. Home 
 address, Henry Busch, father, Troy, Mo. 
 
 BUSCH MAN, JEROME .... Sergeant 
 Company G, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action south of Soissons, France, July 
 18, 1918. With John Rockwell, private, William 
 F. Rockwell, private; Alfred Shimampwski, private; 
 and Watzlaw Viniarsky, private; all of the same 
 company, Sergt. Buschman distinguished himself 
 by attacking a party of more than 60 Germans and, 
 in an intense and desperate hand-to-hand fight, 
 succeeded in kUling 22 men and capturing 40 men 
 and five machine guns. Home address, Martin J. 
 Buschman, brother, St. Charles, Mo. 
 
 BUSH, ALDEN Corporal 
 
 Deceased. Company C, 125th Infantry. During 
 the attack on and capture of the village of Cierges, 
 northeast of Chateau-Thierry, France, August 1, 
 1918, Corpl. Bush was fatally wounded. In spite 
 of his wound he struggled forward, urging on and 
 inspiring his men, and keeping up with the attack- 
 ing wave until he fell. Next of kin, R. E. Bush, 
 father, Roxford, Mich. 
 
 BUSH, GARRET Corporal 
 
 Company A, 26th Infantry. During the fighting 
 near Soissons, France, July 19-21, 1918, he repeat- 
 edly passed through shell and machine-gun fire to 
 locate dangerous enemy positions. Home address, 
 E. B. Thomson, friend, R. F. D. No. 2, Shoyenne, 
 N. D. 
 
 BUSH, HERMAN L. . . . First Sergeant 
 Company B, 102d Machine Gun Battalion. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Verdun, 
 France, October 25, 1918. Sergt. Bush, learning 
 that an officer was lying wounded in both legs in a 
 zone of heavy machine-gun fire, immediately left 
 a position of shelter, went to his aid, and succeeded 
 in bringing the officer back to a place of safety. 
 Home address, Mrs. Esther Bush, mother, 117 
 Elmo Street, Dorchester, Mass. 
 
 BUSHING, GEORGE A Private 
 
 Company G, 118th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Brancourt, France, October 
 8, 1918. Pvt. Bushing observed a severely wound- 
 ed soldier about 100 yards from his post on a sunken 
 
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 road heavily shelled by artillery and machine-gun 
 enfilading fire. Pvt. Bushing voluntarily went out 
 and carried this soldier to a place of safety. Home 
 address, Dick Bushing, Plainfield, Iowa. 
 
 BUSHNELL, THEODORE K. .... 
 
 Second Lieutenant 
 
 Second Machine Gun Battalion. For extra- 
 ordinary heroism in action near F16ville, France, 
 October 5, 1918. Lieut. Bushnell showed except- 
 ional bravery by remaining with his platoon after 
 being wounded. He refused evacuation until he 
 received a second wound, the nature of which de- 
 manded his immediate return to the rear. Home 
 address, Geo. A. Bushnell, father, 1361 Fillmore 
 Street, Denver, Colo. 
 
 BUSK, J. R Second Lieutenant 
 
 38th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion east of Chateau-Thierry, France, June 17, 1918. 
 Despite the coldness of the water, the swiftness of 
 the current, and the presence of the enemy on the 
 opposite bank. Lieutenant Busk completed a per- 
 sonal reconnaissance of the enemy's position by 
 swimming the River Marne, after which he took a 
 patrol across the river in boats, and obtained valu- 
 able information regarding the movements of the 
 enemy. Home address, Ferd T. Bush, father, 301 
 Produce Exchange, New York City. 
 
 BUTCHER, GEORGE S Captain 
 
 Deceased. 111th Machine Gun Battalion. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Verdun, 
 France, October 27, 1918. Hearing a call for help 
 from a neighboring platoon of another company, 
 whose men were all casualties, Capt. Butcher 
 quickly made his way there, manned the guns, and 
 kept up a stsady fire until he was himself killed by 
 a shell. His action was purely voluntary; but, 
 realizing the necessity of opening fire immediately, 
 he disregarded his own safety in order to protect 
 others, displaying the most heroic self-sacrifice. 
 Next of kin, Mr. Charles R. Butcher, father, 201 
 Bellevue Avenue, Upper Montclair, N. J. 
 
 BUTCHER, ORA LEE Private 
 
 Company M, 356th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action in the Bois de Mort Mare, near 
 Flarey, France, September 12, 1918. Pvt. Butcher, 
 on duty as an observer at battalion headquarters, 
 twice volunteered to carry important messages 
 from his battalion commander to company com- 
 manders. In so doing he passed through heavy 
 barrages. Home address, Mrs. Bettie Butcher, 
 mother, R. F. D. 2, Pattonsburg, Mo. 
 
 BUTCHER, THOMAS W. . . . Corporal 
 Company C, 359th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Villers-devant-Dun, France, 
 November 2,1918. Having been wounded in the 
 back by a machine-gun bullet, Corpl. Butcher led 
 his squad through heavy machine-gun fire, cap- 
 turing three guns and capturing or killing all of the 
 crews. Home address, L. M. Butcher, father, 1825 
 Fairmont Avenue, Fort Worth, Tex. 
 
 BUTLER, CHARLIE Private 
 
 Machine Gun Company, 37l8t Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Ardeuil, 
 France, September 29, 1918. With three other 
 soldiers, Pvt. Butler crawled 200 yards ahead of our 
 lines under violent machine-gun fire and rescued 
 an officer who was lying mortally wounded in a 
 shell hole. Home address, Amanda Butler, mother, 
 McComb, Miss. 
 
 BUTLER, EMORY L Corporal 
 
 Company K, 119th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, Septem- 
 ber 29, 1918. Becoming separated from his platoon 
 during the advance, he continued 500 yards beyond 
 
 the objective, and, although there were several en- 
 emy machine-guns near him, he went to a dugout 
 and forced the 35 occupants to come out and surren- 
 der. He was soon joined by other members of his 
 platoon and aided in cleaning out other nearby dug- 
 outs, displaying absolute disregard of danger. Home 
 address, Mrs. Sallie M. Butler, mother, R. F. D. 1, 
 Landis, N. C. 
 
 BUTLER, JAMES S Sergeant 
 
 Company F, 103d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Verdun, France, November 
 3, 1918. While leading a daylight patrol into the 
 Bois Moirey to ascertain the enemy's position, 
 Sergt. Butler volunteered and advanced alone into 
 a machine-gun nest to draw fire. He went forward 
 until fired upon by enemy machine guns and snipers. 
 He then crawled back and reported the position of 
 the enemy to his battalion commander. Home ad- 
 dress, Louis Butler, father, Keene, N. H. 
 
 BUTLER. RICHARD Private 
 
 Deceased. Company D, 102d Machine Gun 
 Battalion. For extraordinary heroism in action 
 near Marcheville, France, September 26, 1918. Pvt. 
 Butler volunteered to accompany a party whose 
 mission was to bomb a hostile machine-gun em- 
 placement. Under heavy shell fire he approached 
 to within 30 feet of the emplacement, when he was 
 fired upon from loopholes in a stone wall. Working 
 his way behind the wall, this courageous soldier en- 
 filaded the enemy with rifle fire and effected their 
 capture. While he was disarming prisoners he was 
 shot and mortally wounded. Next of kin, Mrs. 
 Johanna Butler, 178 East Street, New Haven, Conn. 
 
 BUTLER, WILLIAM Sergeant 
 
 Company L, 369th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Maison de Champagne, 
 France, August 18, 1918. Sergt. Butler broke up a 
 German raiding party which had succeeded in 
 entering our trenches and capturing some of our 
 men. With an automatic rifle he killed four of the 
 raiding party and captured or put to fhght the re- 
 mainder of the invaders. Home address, Mrs. 
 Jennie Butler, 403 Water Street, Salisbury, Md. 
 
 BUTTERFIELD, CLARK .... Sergeant 
 Company B, 13th Machine Gun Battalion. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Cunel, France, 
 October 14, 1918. Leaving his shelter in a shallow 
 machine-gun emplacement, and accompanying an 
 officer, Sergt. Butterfield ventured forth through a 
 most intense fire, to the aid of a wounded officer, 
 and assisted in carrying him a distance of 170 yards 
 to safety. Home address. Miss Elizabeth Butter- 
 field, sister, 513 Nicollet Street, Minneapolis, Minn. 
 
 BUTTERFIELD, OLIN J. . . . Corporal 
 Company C, 6th Machine Gun Battalion, U. S. 
 M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
 St. Etienne, France, October 3, 1918. When our 
 advance infantry was forced to withdraw, Corpl. 
 Butterfield's machine-gun crew refused to with- 
 draw, but calmly set up their machine gun. The 
 gun was upset by a bursting hand grenade, which 
 also injured Corpl. Butterfield and another member 
 of the squad. Despite their injuries they immediate- 
 ly reset the gun and opened fire on the advancing 
 Germans when 20 feet distant, causing the Germans 
 to break and retreat in disorder. Home address, 
 Carohne Butterfield, mother, 1112 Ogden Street, 
 Denver, Colo. 
 
 BYAM, OLIVER P. . . Second Lieutenant 
 
 Deceased. 7th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Cunel Heights, France, Octo- 
 ber 11, 1918. Upon his own initiative Lieutenant 
 Byam moved his machine-gun platoon through 
 heavy artillery and machine-gun fire 400 meters in 
 advance of the front line and from there opened fire 
 
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 on the enemy, who was holding up our advance, dis- 
 playing exceptional bravery in holding this position 
 against several hostile attacks. This officer was 
 later killed by machine-gun fire while leading a pat- 
 rol to the enemy's line. Next of kin, O. L. Byam, 
 father, Sioux Rapids, Iowa. 
 
 BYINGTON, RUSSELL P. 
 
 .Private (First Class) 
 Company I, 105th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action east of Ronssoy, France, Septem- 
 ber 29, 1918. During the operations against the 
 Hindenburg line, he was wounded early in the action 
 but continued to advance with his company, and 
 declined to go to the rear for medical treatment. 
 Later in the engagement he was killed by a machine- 
 gun bullet. His gallantry and bravery and ab- 
 solute disregard for his personal safety was a 
 splendid example to all ranks. Home address. Dr. 
 C. P. Bvington, father, 37 Croton Avenue, Ossin- 
 ing, N. Y. 
 
 BYRD, DANIEL B. . . . First Lieutenant 
 Company F, 119th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Escaufourt, France, October 
 10, 1918. Leading a small detachment under heavy 
 fire, while the regiment was making an advance, he 
 encountered stiff resistance which threatened to 
 cut his detachment from the main line. By his 
 utter disregard of the great danger, and the prompt 
 placing of his automatic rifles, he made it pcssible 
 for his detachment to return to the lines. He was 
 wounded by shrapnel, but he remained with the 
 men until ordered to the rear by his commanding 
 officer. Home address, W. J. Byrd, brother, 
 Fayetteville, N. C. 
 
 BYRD, MACK C First Sergeant 
 
 Company D, 2d Engineers. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bois de Belleau, France, 
 June 3, 1918. Although badly wounded and suffer- 
 ing intense pain, Sergt. Byrd refused evacuation, 
 remaining and assisting his commanding officer 
 throughout the operations. Home address, Frank 
 W. Byrd, brother, Zeigler Street, Winston-Salem, 
 N. C. 
 
 BYRD, WOODIE E Bugler 
 
 Company E, 116th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Samogneux, France, October 
 15, 1918. This soldier displayed notable bravery 
 in successfully carrying messages to the right 
 flank of his company after four other soldiers had 
 been killed or wounded in attempting to carry out 
 this mission. Home address, L. R. Byrd, Portner- 
 folk, Va. 
 
 BYRNE, JAMES J Private 
 
 Company D, 115th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bois de Consenvoye, France, 
 October 10, 1918. While the advance of his platoon 
 was being held up by machine-gun fire from a tree, 
 Pvt. Byrne made his way through heavy and con- 
 stant fire, to a position from which he was able to 
 kill the gunner and rout the remainder of the enemy. 
 His valiant action made possible the further ad- 
 vance of his platoon without serious loss. Home 
 address, Mrs. Bessie Byrne, mother, 127 West Lee 
 Street, Baltimore, Md. 
 
 BYRNS, ROBERT A. . . . First Lieutenant 
 107th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Venduille, France, September 29, 1918. 
 Lieut. Byrns, although himself wounded, reorgan- 
 ized his company after the captain was killed and 
 led it forward in the face of intense machine-gun 
 fire until he was wounded a second time. His 
 splendid courage and gallant conduct set an in- 
 soiring example to all ranks. Home address, Mrs. 
 R. L. Jaques, sister, Lafayette, Ind. 
 
 BYRON, THOMAS F Sergeant 
 
 Company C, 102d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near St. Hilaire, France, Septem- 
 ber 22, 1918. Assisted by another soldier Sergt. 
 Byron rushed a machine-gun nest, which had been 
 firing on their patrol. They succeeded in killing 
 the crew. Home address, Mrs. H. Grennier, sister, 
 122 South View Street, Waterbury, Conn. 
 
 BYRUM, JOHN C First Sergeant 
 
 Company E, 120th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, Septem- 
 ber 29, 1918. Although he was wounded at the 
 very start of the attack, Sergt. Byrum continued 
 with the advance, reorganizing scattered units and 
 leading them back to the Unes. Later his arm was 
 shot off, but he steadfastly refused evacuation until 
 loss of blood so weakened him that he was taken 
 to the rear. Home address, Mrs. K. E. Byrum, 
 mother, Edenton, N. C. 
 
 CABLE, ROBERT B. . . . First Sergeant 
 Company M, 117th Infantry. For repeated acts 
 of extraordinary heroism in action near Monbrebain 
 and Busigny, France, October 7-17, 1918. Leading 
 two platoons of his company, after the officers had 
 become casualties, Sergt. Cable effectively cleared 
 the ground on the right flank of the company of ma- 
 chine-gun nests, capturing two guns. Later in the 
 day he took command of the company, when no 
 officers remained with it, and continued to be in 
 charge for a week, in which time he led his own 
 men in six attacks, inspiring them by his fearlessness. 
 On October 9 he led an attack on the town of 
 Busigny, charging across an open field in the face 
 of heavy machine-gun fire from the houses of the 
 village and clearing the town of the enemy. This 
 gallant soldier was later wounded while leading two 
 platoons against an enemy machine-gun nest. 
 Home address. James A. Cable, Maryville, Tenn. 
 
 CADDLE, JAMES Private 
 
 Company B, 308th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Ville Savoye, France, 
 August 23-25, 1918. Pvt. Caddie, a battalion run- 
 ner, displayed exceptional bravery in carrying 
 numerous messages under heavy artillery fire to 
 the front line positions, crossing the Vesle River 
 and proceeding for more than a kilometer in plain 
 view of the enemy, over terrain which was contin- 
 ually bombarded with gas and high explosive 
 shells. Home address, Mrs. Walter J. Caddie, 
 mother, 61 West 9Sth Street, New York, N. Y. 
 
 CAGLE, THOMAS G. . Private (First Class) 
 Deceased. Company L, 117th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Poncheaux, 
 France, October 7, 1918. When part of the line 
 had been halted by heavy fire from three machine- 
 gun nests, Pvt. Cagle and Corpl. George W. Spears, 
 armed only with rifles and bayonets, rushed the 
 nearest hostile position, and, of the crew of six, kill- 
 ed three and put the remainder to ffight. Being 
 unable to advance on two other guns because of 
 their heavy fire, these two soldiers then opened fire 
 with their rifles and forced the remainder of the 
 crew of approximately 12 to abandon the position, 
 after two of their number had been killed and two 
 wounded. Pvt. Cagle was wounded in this action, 
 but he declined to be evacuated, and shortly after- 
 wards was killed. Next of kin, Mrs. Addie Cagle, 
 wife, Lenoir City, Tenn. 
 
 CAHILL, HARRY F Captain 
 
 18th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Soissons, France, July 18-22, 1918. He 
 was at all times regardless of personal safety and 
 commanded successively a platoon, a company, 
 and a battalion, carrying again and again his com- 
 mand through heavy fire to all assigned objectives 
 by sheer leadership and personal example. With a 
 very small force he successfully organized and held 
 
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 valuable information concerning the enemy posi- 
 tions. Home address, Mrs. Kathenne CaUahan, 
 mother, Brisbane, Skibbereen, County Cork. 
 Ireland. 
 
 CALLARD, ARTHUR Private 
 
 Company A, 23d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near St. Etienne-Aux-arnes, 
 France, October 3, 1918. While on duty as a com- 
 pany runner Pvt. Callard carried a message 
 through two barrages to regimental commanders. 
 a wide front under intense bombardment and 
 against the pressure of enemy infantry. Home ad- 
 dress, Mrs. Mary Cahill, mother, 61 South Fuller- 
 ton, Avenue, Montclair, N. J. 
 
 CAHILL, WILLIAM J Private 
 
 Company D, 59th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bois de la Cote Lemont, 
 France, October 3, and the Bois de Fay, France, 
 October 9, 1918. On October 3, while acting in the 
 capacity of company runner, Pvt. Cahill carried 
 messages to two platoons of his company, through 
 a heavy fire of machine guns and snipers. He 
 successfully delivered the messages, after crawling 
 for a distance of 400 yards. On October 9, in com- 
 pany with one other runner, he delivered messages 
 to a platoon which was engaged in combat liaison 
 duty in the Bois de Fay, passing through a severe 
 artillery fire while in the execution of this mission. 
 Home address, Mrs. Agnes Cahill, wife, 26 Stack- 
 pole Street, Lowell, Mass. 
 
 CAIN, CHARLES Corporal 
 
 Company D, 165th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Landres et St. Georges, 
 France, October 15, 1918. Volunteering for the 
 mission. Corporal Cain exposed himself in the open 
 to heavy shell and machine-gun fire to obtain am- 
 munition for his company, after all on hand had 
 been exhausted. He made repeated trips over the 
 battlefield to gather ammunition from the bodies of 
 the dead, until his entire company had been sup- 
 plied. Home address. Miss A. Cain, sister, 3 Moody 
 Street, Waltham, Mass. 
 
 CAIN, JAMES S Sergeant 
 
 Company C, 5th Machine Gun Battalion. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Meadah Farm, 
 France, October 4-6, 1918. Accompanied by 
 another soldier, Sergt. Cain left the shelter of his 
 trench under heavy shell fire to render assistance 
 to soldiers buried by the explosion of a shell. Short- 
 ly after he left cover again to go to the assistance 
 of other members of his section wounded by shell 
 fire. On October 6 he was wounded by machine- 
 gun fire in the performance of his duty. Home ad- 
 dress, Mrs. Elizabeth F. Ryan, sister, 126 Oakwood, 
 Avenue, Troy, N. Y. 
 
 CAIN, LYLE B Private 
 
 Company K, 38th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Fismes, France, August 10, 
 1918. Pvt. Cain, with one other soldier, volunteer- 
 ed and went to the rescue of a wounded man from 
 another regiment and returned through heavy 
 machine-gun and shell fire, bringing the wounded 
 man to his own trench. Home address, Roy B. 
 Cain, father, 843 Methon Street, Wenatchie, Wash. 
 
 CAIN, ROBERT S Captain 
 
 111th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in the 
 Bold de Chateau Diable, west of Fismettes, August 
 11-12, 1918. Armed with a Chauchat rifle, he per- 
 sonally led the advance elements of the line, driv- 
 ing the enemy before him and clearing the above 
 forest south of the railroad and north of the Vesle 
 River, along the Rhoims-Rouen road. By person- 
 ally exposing himself on the railroad, he maintained 
 liaison at great personal risk. In all of this, he dis- 
 played sterling qualities of leadership and fearless- 
 ness beyond that required to perform the duties of 
 
 his office. Home address, Mrs. Robert S. Cain, 
 Penn Avenue and Main Street, Pittsburgh, Pa. 
 
 CALDWELL, E. N Major 
 
 16th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near St. Mihiel, France, September 12, 1918. 
 When his company met with enemy machine-gun 
 fire of such intensity that the success of the opera- 
 tion was threatened, Maj. Caldwell (then Captain) 
 disregarding personal danger, walked up and down 
 the front line, designating targets to his men and 
 encouraging them. He then led an automatic 
 rifle squad, proceeding two hundred yards ahead 
 of the line, and captured an enemy machine gun. 
 Home address, Mrs. E. N. Caldwell, Watertown, 
 Wis. 
 
 CALDWELL, GEORGE S. S. . . . Private 
 Company G, 28th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 18, 
 1918. In order to stop artillery fire which was 
 causing heavy losses in our ranks, Pvt. Caldwell, 
 with another soldier, rushed 300 yards to the front 
 attacked a machine-gun strong point and a 77- 
 millimeter artillery gun, captured the position and 
 the gun, killed 2 and captured 13 of the enemy. 
 Home address, Cirus W. Caldwell, 900 North Evans 
 Avenue, Mckeesport. Pa. 
 
 CALDWELL, GEORGE W. . . . Sergeant 
 Medical Detachment 76th Field Artillery. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near la Trinite 
 Ferme, France, July 15, 1918. Although suflfering 
 from a severe gassing, received after his mask had 
 been shot away by the fragment of a shell, Sergt. 
 Caldwell continued through the heavy shelling 
 to administer aid to the wounded. Home address, 
 Phillip Caldwell, father, Montcalm Street, Lake 
 George, N. Y. 
 
 CALHOUN, GROVER W Private 
 
 Deceased. Company B, 3d Machine Gun Bat- 
 talion. He distinguished himself near Soissons, 
 France, by exceptional coolness and heroic hand- 
 ling of his gun. While under intense fire he in- 
 flicted heavy casualties on the enemy, thereby 
 materially aiding the advance, and was killed on 
 July 19, 1918, while seeking an advantageous posi- 
 tion during the advance of that date. Next of kin, 
 Mrs. Salhe Calhoun, Morgan, Ga. 
 
 CALL, DONALD M Corporal 
 
 Now Second Lieutenant. Company B, 344th 
 Battalion, Tank Corps. For extraordinary heroism 
 in action near Varennes, France, September 26, 
 1918. During an operation against enemy machine- 
 gun nests west of Varennes, Corpl. Call was in a 
 tank when half the turret was knocked off by a 
 direct artillery hit. Chocked by gas from the high- 
 explosive shell, he left the tank and took cover in a 
 shell hole 30 yards away. Seeing that an officer 
 did not follow, and thinking he might be alive, 
 Corpl. Call returned to the tank under intense 
 machine-gun and shell fire, and carried him to the 
 shell hole. Here he administered first aid, and then 
 carried the officer over a mile, under machine-gua 
 and sniper fire, to safety. Home address, Edward 
 P. Call, father, New Y ork City. 
 
 CALLAHAN, WILLIAM .... Sergeant 
 Company E, 308th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Re-villon, France, September 
 9, 1918. In order to clean out an enemy machine- 
 gun nest which was holding up the advance of his 
 company Sergt. Callahan volunteered and, with an 
 officer crawled through the enemy wire into his 
 lines, killed two of the enemy; and, although their 
 position was discovered and the area was swept by 
 niachine-gun fire, he remained with the officer, 
 killed an enemy machine gunner, and drove another 
 away with his gun, and finally returned with 
 
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 By his act many casualties were avoided. Home 
 address, Noe R. Callard, 130 Spring Street, Fall 
 River, Mass. 
 
 CALLEN, NATHANIEL ERNEST . . Major 
 117th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Molain, France, October 17, 1918. 
 While leading his battalion into advanced positions, 
 Maj. Callen made personal reconnaissance of the 
 territory ahead of his troops in order to locate 
 strongly held machine-gun nests, which were hold- 
 ing up the advance of his battalion. On several 
 occasions he personally superintended the cleaning 
 out of machine-gun nests. Throughout the engage- 
 ment he was subjected to continuous machine-gun, 
 sniper, trench mortar, and artillery fire, but con- 
 tinued his work, setting an excellent example of 
 courage and bravery. Home address, Mrs. Na- 
 thaniel E. Callen, wife, Greenville, S. C. 
 
 CALLEWAERT, ALBERIS .... Private 
 Deceased. Headquarters Company, 58th Infan- 
 try. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
 Chezy, France, July 18, 1918, near La Pre Farm, 
 August 4, 1918; and near Bois de Fays, September 
 28, 1918. Facing heavy fire, he carried ammunition 
 from regimental headquarters to the companies of 
 the assaulting battalion, returning with prisoners. 
 In a later engagement, he carried and laid wire 
 while under heavy fire from snipers, machine-guns 
 and artillery, thus maintaining telephonic communi- 
 cation with the front line companies. Subsequent- 
 ly, while endeavoring to establish telephonic com- 
 munications, he was kiUed while carrying wire 
 across ground swept by machine guns and artillery. 
 Next of kin. Constant Callewaert, father, Taylor 
 Road, North Detroit, Mich. 
 
 CALVIN, HARRY L Captain 
 
 12th Field Artillery. For extraordinary heroism 
 in action near Tigny, France, July 21, 1918. With 
 utter disregard for personal danger, he passed for 
 200 yards under intense artillery and machine-gun 
 fire to rescue a wounded officer. Finding the wound- 
 ed oflficer could only be moved on a stretcher, he 
 placed him in a shell hole and started back for one. 
 He was severely wounded in the head, falling uncon- 
 scious. Recovering a half hour later, he tried to go 
 back to rescue the wounded officer, but again fell 
 senseless. Home address, Harry Calvin, father, 
 2017 Caton Avenue, Brooklyn, N. Y. 
 
 CAMILL, HARVEY E Private 
 
 Company M, 132d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Breuilles, France, October 
 10, 1918. After seeing several other runners fail 
 in the attempt to get through the barrage, Pvt. 
 Camill volunteered and carried a message through 
 the violent barrage to his battalion commander. 
 During the entire action of October 6-13, he per- 
 formed most valiant service in maintaining liaison 
 between his company and battalion headquarters. 
 Home address, Mrs. Mary Camill, mother, Coha- 
 sett, Minn. 
 
 CAMPBELL, ALEXANDER . . . Sergeant 
 Company I, 309th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Rembercourt, France, Septem- 
 ber 23, 1918. A shell landed in an observation post 
 occupied by Sergeant Campbell and two other sol- 
 diers, seriously wounding all three. Though he 
 himself had been struck in seven places, this soldier 
 placed both his companions under shelter and then 
 walked through the barrage to company headquar- 
 ters, where he sent stretcher bearers to the assistance 
 of his wounded comrades, before securing first aid 
 for himself. Home address, Mrs. Frank Campbell, 
 mother, R. F. D. 9, Lockport. N. Y. 
 
 CAMPBELL, DOUGLAS . First Lieutenant 
 
 94th Aero Squadron, Air Service. For extraor- 
 dinary heroism in action on May 19, 1918. He at- 
 
 tacked an enemy biplane at an altitude of 4,500 
 meters, east of Flirey, France. He rushed to the 
 attack, but after shooting a few rounds his gun 
 jammed. Undeterred by this accident he maneuv- 
 ered so as to protect himself, corrected the jam in 
 rnidair, and returned to the assault. After a short, 
 violent action, the enemy plane took fire and 
 crashed to the earth. 
 
 One bronze oak leaf is awarded Lieut. Campbell for 
 each of the following acts of extraordinary heroism 
 in action. On May 27, 1918, he encountered three 
 enemy monoplanes at an altitude of 3,000 meters 
 over Montsec, France. Despite the superior 
 strength of the enemy, he promptly attacked, and 
 fighting a briUiant battle, shot down one German 
 machine, which fell in three pieces, and drove the 
 other two well within the enemy lines. On May 28, 
 1918, he saw six German Albatrose aeroplanes flying 
 toward him at an altitude of 2,000 meters, near 
 Bois Rata, France. Regardle.ss of personal danger, 
 he immediately attacked, and by skillful maneuver- 
 ing and accurate operation of his machine gun he 
 brought one plane down in flames and drove the 
 other five back into their own lines. On May 31, 
 1918, he took the offensive against two German 
 planes at an altitude of 2,500 meters over Liron- 
 ville, France, shot down one of them, and pursued 
 the other far behind the German lines. On June 5, 
 1918, accompanied by another pilot, he attacked 
 two enemy battle planes at an altitude of 5,700 
 meters over Epley, France. After a spirited combat 
 he was shot through the back by a machine-gun 
 bullet, but in spite of his injury he kept on fighting 
 until he had forced one of the enemy planes to the 
 ground, where it was destroyed by artillery fire, 
 and had driven the other plane back into its own 
 territory. Home address, W. W. Campbell, father, 
 Lick Observatory, Mt. Hamilton, Cal. 
 
 CAMPBELL, GEORGE A. . . . Captain 
 
 Deceased. 18th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near St. Mihiel, France, Septem- 
 ber 12, 1918. Capt. Campbell displayed excep- 
 tional bravery, when, with three men, he preceded 
 his battalion into Le Jolie Bois and captured three 
 machine guns and 20 prisoners which had been 
 maintaining a heavy fire upon our lines. Next of 
 kin, Mrs. Annie Campbell, 38 Broad Street, Wo- 
 burn, Mass. 
 
 CAMPBELL, HARRY W Sergeant 
 
 Company A, 7th United States Engineers. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action at Romagne, 
 France, October 14, 1918. Sergt. Campbell, on 
 patrol with two other soldiers, captured a machine 
 gun and 13 prisoners, killing two others who tried 
 to escape. Home address, Alva H. Campbell, 1426 
 Grand Avenue, Dayton, Ohio. 
 
 CAMPBELL, JAMES E. . Private (First Class) 
 Company K, 311th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Grandpre, France, Novem- 
 ber 1, 1918. After all the regular company runners 
 had become casualties, Pvt. Campbell volunteered 
 as a runner, carrying a call for reinforcements 
 through the enemy barrage and guiding the rein- 
 forcing troops back to his company. He then aided 
 in first-aid work until his company was relieved. 
 Home address, Mrs. Mary Campbell, wife, 17 
 Mitchell Street, Oswego, N. Y. 
 
 CAMPBELL, JOHN A. . . Second Lieutenant 
 9th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Blanc Mont Ridge, France, October 3, 
 1918. While in an advanced position flanked by 
 machine guns and under heavy artillery fire, Lieut. 
 Campbell carried a message to regimental head- 
 quarters by the shortest and most direct route, 
 woods occupied by the enemy. Home address, Mrs. 
 Florence Campbell, wife, 1721 Glenwood Road, 
 New York, N. Y. 
 
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 CAMPBELL, MARTIN H. . Band Sergeant 
 Headquarters Company, 4th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Le Charmel, 
 France, July 24, 1918. Sergeant Campbell, fre- 
 quently requested and was granted permission to 
 render aid to the wounded. Making his way into 
 an open field, swept by a withering machine-gun 
 fire, he rendered first-aid to many of the wounded. 
 While performing this highly meritorious work, he 
 himself was wounded by grenade fire. Home ad- 
 dress, Mrs. Kate Campbell, mother, 622 Baker 
 Street, Flint, Mich. 
 
 CAMPBELL, ROBERT L. . First Lieutenant 
 368th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Binarville, France, September 27, 1918. 
 In the afternoon of September 27 Lieut. Campbell 
 saw a runner fall wounded in the middle of a field 
 swept by heavy machine-gun fire. At imminent 
 peril to his own life, and in full view of the eneniy, 
 he crossed the field and carried the wounded soldier 
 to shelter. Home address, Mrs. Alice B. Campbell, 
 wife, 913 Lindsay Street, Greensboro, N. C. 
 
 CAMPBELL, WILLIAM E. . . . Sergeant 
 Company F, 2d Battalion, 5th United States 
 Marine Corps. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Blanc Mont, France, October 3-5, 1918. 
 On October 3 and 4, while detailed on statistical 
 work, Sergt. Campbell voluntarily assisted in giving 
 first aid to the wounded. On October 5, when the 
 enemy advanced within 300 yards of the dressing 
 station, he took up a position in the lines, helping 
 in defense. Although twice wounded, he remained 
 in action under heavy fire until the enemy had been 
 repulsed. Home address, John L. Campbell, father, 
 810 Twenty-sixth Avenue, Tuscaloosa, Ala. 
 
 CAMPBELL, WILLIS M Sergeant 
 
 Company B, 59th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near BrieuUes-sur-Meuse, France, 
 September 29, 1918. Sergt. Campbell made his 
 way forward im the face of annihilating fire to the 
 aid of a wounded comrade who was lying exposed 
 to this great hazard and carried him across an open 
 field to safety. Home address, Thomas A. Camp- 
 bell, father, 306 South Crawford Avenue, New 
 Castle, Pa. 
 
 CANAVAN, PATRICK Private 
 
 Medical Detachment, 23d Infantry. For extra- 
 ordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne-ft-Arnes, 
 France, October 3-9, 1918. Pvt. Canavan gave aid 
 to the wounded under severe shell and machine-gun 
 fire, and was wounded twice before he left the field. 
 He refused the aid of stretcher bearers and walked 
 alone to the ambulance station. Home address, 
 Coleman Flaherty, uncle, 45 Laurance Street, 
 Brockton, Mass. 
 
 CANNON, CLARENCE F. . . . Sergeant 
 Company L, 117th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Ponchaux, France, October 
 7, 1918. After being severely wounded by machine- 
 gun fire he continued to lead his platoon in attack 
 until he was ordered to the rear by his commanding 
 officer. Home address, Mrs. Amanda Cannon, 
 mother, Lenour City, Tenn. 
 
 CANNON, JOSEPH J Private 
 
 Infantry. For courage and self-sacrificing devo- 
 tion to duty in action against the enemy April 
 12, 1918, voluntarily going with one comrade 
 to an advanced post in a communication trench 
 and with an automatic rifle held back the ad- 
 vance of the enemy until his comrade was killed 
 and he himself seriously wounded. Home address, 
 Mrs. Delia Cannon, mother, 349 Polasky Street, 
 Brooklyn, N. Y. 
 
 CAPEN, RALPH A. . . . First Sergeant 
 
 Company A, 311th Machine Gun Battalion. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Montfaucon, 
 France, .September 29-October 1, 1918. On Septem- 
 ber 29 Sergt. Capen voluntarily left his place of 
 safety and rescued a wounded comrade and brought 
 him to a place of shelter. On October 1 he volun- 
 teered to assist in carrying rations to his company, 
 making repeated trips through heavy artillery fire, 
 and each time successfully accomplished his mis- 
 sion. Home address, Benjamin F. Capen, father, 
 2900 Prairie Avenue, Mattoon, 111. 
 
 CAPEZIO, JOHN Private 
 
 Company D, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Beaumont, France, Novem- 
 ber 4, 1918. In the face of heavy machine-gun and 
 shell fire, Pvt. Capezio led a squad in a flank attack 
 on an enemy machine-gun nest, which was holding 
 his company and endangering the success of its mis- 
 sion. Through his coolness and bravery under fire, 
 the enemy machine guns and the entire crew was 
 captured. Home address, Mrs. Amelia Capezio, 
 mother, 27 Seventh Ave., Newark, N. J. 
 
 CAPPELL, MARVIN Captain 
 
 Marine Corps, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Medeah Ferme, France, Oc- 
 tober 3, 1918. Capt. Cappell visited the front line 
 continually, both night and day, supervising the 
 evacuation of the wounded, personally directing 
 the work of the stretcher bearers, and on sev- 
 eral occasions, when the fighting was most severe, 
 ran forward, under intense artillery and machine- 
 gun fire, and personally gave first-aid and carried in 
 the wounded. Home address, J. J. Cappell, 
 brother, Bunkie, La. 
 
 CAPPS, ELIJAH A Private 
 
 Company G, 120th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, Septem- 
 ber 29, 1918. In face of heavy machine-gun fire, 
 Pvt. Capps, with two other soldiers, attacked and 
 put out of action an enemy machine-gun post, 
 capturing a German officer and three soldiers. 
 Home address, Mrs. Lillie Capps, wife, R. F. D. 2, 
 Princeton, N. C. 
 
 CAPWELL, ANDREW W. . Private (First Class) 
 Company C, 103d Machine-Gun Battalion. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action in the Bois de la 
 Brigade de Marines (Bois de Belleau), France, July 
 19, 1918. Private Capwell made 19 trips from the 
 wood across a field swept by heavy machine-gun fire, 
 carrying to shelter 18 soldiers and one officer, who 
 had been wounded. He himself was wounded next 
 morning by a shell-shocked soldier whom he was 
 trying to aid. Home address, Charles W. Capwell, 
 father, R. F. D., Chepachet, R. I. 
 
 CARAGEORG, SOCRATES . . . Corporal 
 Machine Gun Battalion. For extraordinary hero- 
 ism in action near Vierzy, July 19, 1918. He 
 voluntarily left shelter and went three hundred 
 yards across an open field through a heavy barrage 
 and procured signal rockets with which he success- 
 fully directed the fire of our artillery. Home ad- 
 dress, Mrs. Ellen Melides, sister, Henle, Crete 
 Island, Greece. 
 
 CARBAUGH, CHARLES F. . . . Private 
 Company F, 47th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action southeast of Bazoche, France, 
 October 9, 1918. Pvt. Carbaugh was sent as a 
 runner to direct a platoon of his company to as- 
 semble and return to its position. He displayed 
 unusual leadership in performing his mission by 
 himself, taking command of the disorganized unit, 
 getting it weU in hand, and leading it back under a 
 hostile shelling without losses and without con- 
 
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 fusion. Home address, James P. Carbaugh, father, 
 Stephens City, Va. 
 
 CARBERRY, JAMES . . Second Lieutenant 
 47th Company, 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. 
 During the attack on Bois de Belleau, France, 
 June 12, 1918, he voluntarily made two trips in the 
 open under terrific fire to within 50 yards of a ma- 
 chine gun and rescued, successfully, two wounded 
 men. Home address, John Carberry, brother. 
 General Delivery, San Diego, Cal. 
 
 CARDER, CYRIL . . . Second Lieutenant 
 Deceased. Company D, 16th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Soissons, France, 
 July 21, 1918. Having been wounded in the back 
 and arm, Lieutenant Carder refused to be evacu- 
 ated, but continued to lead his platoon forward in 
 the face of intense machine-gun fire, repeatedly ex- 
 posing himself, with total disregard for personal 
 safety, until he was killed by machine-gun fire. 
 Next of kin, J. Carder, father, 249 Pine Street, 
 Corning, N. Y. 
 
 CARDWELL, HENRY WARREN . Corporal 
 Company D, 117th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Molain, France, October 
 17, 1918. Having been separated from their com- 
 pany in a smoke barrage, Corpl. Cardwell and Pvt. 
 Lee found themselves face to face with a party of 
 the enemy. Pvt. Lee brought his automatic rifle 
 to his shoulder and attempted to fire, but the gun 
 was jammed and would not shoot. Seeing them- 
 selves covered by the gun and not knowing its con- 
 dition, the Germans threw up their hands, and 
 while Pvt. Lee kept the rifle at his shoulder Corpl. 
 Cardwell rounded up the Germans and disarmed 
 them. Their ruse resulted in the capture of 12 of 
 the enemy, comprising 3 machine-gun crews. Home 
 address, Buckner D. Cardwell, father, Normandy, 
 Tenn. 
 
 CARGIN, GEORGE I Private 
 
 Company D, 107th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Ronssoy, France, September 
 29, 1918. During the operations against the Hin- 
 denburg line, he, with four other soldiers, left 
 shelter and went forward into an open field, under 
 heavy shell and machine-gun fire, and succeeded in 
 bandaging and carrying back to our lines two 
 wounded comrades. Home address, Charles Car- 
 gin, father, Stalker, Pa. 
 
 CARHART, JOSEPH B. . Second Lieutenant 
 Company H, 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Vierzy, France, 
 July 19, 1918. He displayed exceptional bravery 
 in charging three machine guns with a small de- 
 tachment of his men, killing the crews and cap- 
 turing the guns, which were immediately turned 
 on the Germans, thereby opening the line for the 
 advance of his company, which had been held up by 
 the enemy's fire. Home address, George Carhart, 
 father, 152 West 125th Street, New York City. 
 
 CARKENER, STUART .... Corporal 
 Deceased. Headquarters Company, 76th Field 
 Artillery. For extraordinary heroism in action 
 near Roncheres, France, July 31, 1918. Despite 
 the fierce shelling to which he was subjected, Corpl. 
 Carkener remained at his forward observation post 
 for many hours, until killed by enemy shell fire. 
 Next of kin, G. C. Carkener, father, 3677 Belle- 
 view Avenue, Kansas City, Mo. 
 
 CARLEY, VICTOR A Private 
 
 Company D, 361st Infantry,. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Gesnes, France, October 3, 
 1918. He voluntarily and unhesitatingly left 
 shelter under heavy shell fire and, without thought 
 of personal danger, rendered first aid and carried 
 
 a wounded comrade to a place of safety. Home 
 address, Mrs. Ann Carley, sister, 4200 Spring- 
 grove Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio. 
 
 CARLISLE, THOMAS W. . . . Sergeant 
 Company D, 119th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, Septem- 
 ber 29, 1918; and near St. Souplet, France, October 
 12, 1918. He volunteered with two comrades and 
 went in advance of our lines, under heavy machine- 
 gun fire, and rescued a wounded soldier. Later, 
 when his platoon had been reduced to four men, he 
 inspired them by his personal courage to hold their 
 position till reinforcements arrived. Home ad- 
 dress, Mrs. Bessie C. Cobb, sister, Tarboro, N. C. 
 
 CARLSON, CHARLES G Private 
 
 Headquarters Company, 129th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Consenvoye, 
 France, October 17, 1918. Though he was seriously 
 wounded, Pvt. Carlson succeeded in reaching his 
 destination with an important message, his route 
 being under heavy shell fire, through ravines filled 
 with gas. Home address, Mrs. Mary Carlson, 
 mother, 223 West 112th Street, Chicago, 111. 
 
 CARLSON, EARNEST A. . . . Corpora 
 4th Regimental Section, Company C, 9th Field 
 Battalion, Signal Corps. For extraordinary hero- 
 ism in action in the Bois de Rappes, France, October 
 22, 1918. Although he was almost exhausted from 
 gas and fatigue, Corpl. Carlson remained on duty 
 throughout the day and night, laying telephone 
 lines from the regimental relay station to the front 
 lines through heavy barrage fire from artillery and 
 machine guns. Next of kin, Elna Carlson, 907 
 Franklin Avenue, Houston, Tex. 
 
 CARLSON, EMIL . . Private (First Class) 
 Company A, 128th Infantry. For repeated acts 
 of extraordinary heroism in action near Cierges, 
 France, August 1, 1918; and near Gesnes, France, 
 October 14, 1918. During an attack near Cierges, 
 Private Carlson, assisted by two comrades, repeat- 
 edly exposed himself to enemy machine-gun and 
 artillery fire, in order to assist the wounded to the 
 first-aid station. On October 14, in the Meuse- 
 Argonne offensive, when the advance of his com- 
 pany was held up by enemy machine-gun fire, he 
 advanced in attacking a machine-gun nest, until all 
 the members of the squad were killed except him- 
 self. He then pushed on alone and killed one of the 
 enemy. His rifle becoming jammed and useless, he 
 continued to advance and succeeded in capturing 
 the two guns, together with the crew, consisting of 
 eight men. Home address, Mrs. Esther Carlson, 
 mother, Merrillan, Wis. 
 
 CARLSON, GUSTUS H. . . . Sergeant 
 
 Company B, 104th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Verdun, France, October 15, 
 1918. Sergt. Carlson showed extraordinary courage 
 and bravery in going beyond our front line under 
 heavy machine-gun fire and bringing back two 
 wounded comrades. Home address, Mrs. Carlson, 
 mother, 10 Apple Street, Framingham, Mass. 
 
 CARLSON, SWEN Private 
 
 Company M, 131st Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action in Meuse-Argonne, France, Sep- 
 tember 26, 1918. On his own initiative, he crawled 
 out with three other soldiers across an open field 
 for two hundred yards, subject the while to intense 
 artillery and machine-gun fire, to flank three ma- 
 chine-gun emplacements, which were holding up 
 the advance. With his comrades Pvt. Carlson kill- 
 ed seven of the enemy and captured twenty-three 
 prisoners. Home address, E. T. Carlson, father, 
 4329 N. Crawford Avenue, Chicago, III. 
 
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 CARLSON, WALTER C. . Second Lieutenant 
 117th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Geneve, France, October 9, 1918. Re- 
 maining on duty after being wounded in the shoul- 
 der by a shell fragment, Lieut. Carlson aided the 
 advance of his battalion by leading his platoon in 
 flanking attacks on machine-gun nests. He ad- 
 vanced with his men for 400 yards across a field 
 heavily swept by machine-gun fire to a railroad em- 
 bankment and held the position for more than 
 an hour; reinforcements were prevented from 
 reaching him by the intense fire. By his courage 
 and determination in maintaining this position he 
 protected the flank of his battalion and made pos- 
 sible its further advance. On October 17, near La 
 Sille River, this oflBcer was knocked down and 
 wounded by a bursting shell; when he recovered he 
 moved forward with his platoon until weakness 
 compelled his evacuation. Home address, Mrs. 
 A. M. Carlson, mother, 5400 Iowa Street, Chicago, 
 
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 CARMER, JOHN W Corporal 
 
 Company H, 361st Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Audenarde, Belgium, November 
 1, 1918. Corpl. Carmer was a member of a patrol 
 sent out to reconnoiter the town of Audenarde. 
 This patrol discovered several enemy machine-gun 
 snipers posts, located in buildings, which were en- 
 filading the streets of the town. With another sol- 
 dier, Corpl. Carmer dodged from building to building 
 and, entering one of the houses containing a ma- 
 chine gun, captured two machine gunners. Home 
 address, John Carmer, Hailey, Idaho. 
 
 CARNAHAN, HARRY F Private 
 
 Company M, 111th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Fismette, France, August 11, 
 1918. Although the bridge crossing the Vesle was 
 being heavily shelled and many men were killed in 
 attempting to cross it, Pvt. Carnahan made re- 
 peated trips, each time carrying a badly wounded 
 man. He was finally wounded, but refused eva- 
 cuation, volunteering for duty the following day and 
 providing medical attention for his wounded com- 
 rades by venturing across the bridge through the 
 murderous fire. Home address, Mrs. Carrie E. 
 Carnahan, mother, Birdville, Pa. 
 
 CARPENTER, FRANK B. . . . Corporal 
 Deceased. Company C, 307th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Moulin de 
 Charlavaux, France, October 5, 1918. While ad- 
 vancing with his platoon in the Argonne Forrest, 
 Corpl. Carpenter located a machine-gun sniper 
 who was directing fire on his squad. Ordering his 
 men to take cover, he drew the sniper's attention 
 to himself by fire from his rifle. His gallant efforts 
 prevented heavy casualties among his squad, but 
 he himself was killed. Home address, Mrs. Mary E. 
 Carpenter, mother, 1 Summer Street, Lockport.N.Y. 
 
 CARPENTER, JOS. B Private 
 
 Deceased. Company H, 47th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Bazoches, 
 France, August 9, 1918. Pvt. Carpenter responded 
 to a call for volunteers to destroy a hostile machine 
 gun, the approach to which was covered by fire 
 from three other machine guns. With seven other 
 soldiers he went forward and skillfully and boldly 
 accornplished the mission. This courageous soldier 
 has since been killed in action. Next of kin, Lena 
 Woods, sister, Barber, Ark. 
 
 CARPENTIER, GEORGES R. . . Chaplain 
 166th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Cheveuges, France, November 7, 1918. 
 Volunteering for the service, he accompanied a 
 patrol as interpreter, and later, when our troops en- 
 countered stubborn resistance and sustained heavy 
 casualties, he established a dressing station, and, 
 under heavy shell fire, administered to the wounded 
 
 and dying, continuing this service after he himself 
 had been wounded twice. Home address. Ordnance 
 Engineer, G. J. N. Carpentier, Washington, D. C. 
 
 CARR. JOHN M Sergeant 
 
 Machine Gun Company, 117th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Montbrehain, 
 France, October 8, 1918. While leading his section 
 upon a hostile machine-gun nest Sergt. Carr fell 
 mortally wounded, but he inspired his men by 
 urging them on and giving detailed instructions to 
 the soldier whom he placed in command to succeed 
 himself. Home address, A. J. Carr, father, 1802 
 Jefferson Avenue, Knoxville, Tenn. 
 
 CARR, WARNER W Major 
 
 4th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Vaux, France, June 30, 1918. Prepar- 
 atory to an attack upon Vaux, and in broad day- 
 light, he voluntarily crawled out into No Man's 
 Land to a point close to the enemy lines, remaining 
 there several hours, under fire from machine guns 
 and snipers, while he made sketches of the town 
 and its defenses. The information he obtained was 
 of the utmost importance in planning the attack 
 which was made the following day with marked 
 success. Home address, Mrs. Martha Belle Carr, 
 mother, Chalmers, Ind. 
 
 CARRERE, JEAN BAPTISTE , . Corporal 
 Infantry, French Army. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Ammertzmiller, Alsace, 
 July 1, 1918, while serving under the command of an 
 American divisional commander. When the ad- 
 vanced posts were ordered to withdraw and join 
 the combat groups in anticipation of a raid, Corpl. 
 Carrere and the four men of his squad were cut off 
 by the enemy barrage. This little group made a 
 stand and by the use of an automatic rifle and 
 grenades repulsed the attack made on them by two 
 parties of Germans, each party estimated to be 
 between 15 and 20 men. Corpl. Carrere displayed 
 splendid courage and initiative, especially in ex- 
 ploring the surrounding terrain. Although com- 
 pletely isolated, he and his men continued the 
 resistance against the enemy until they finally 
 drove them back. To him and to his four men, to 
 whom he knew how to communicate his spirit, is 
 due the credit for the failure of the raid, although 
 it was supported by heavy artillery and executed 
 in force. 
 
 CARRIER, WILLIAM H. . . First Lieutenant 
 9th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Tuilerie Farm, France, November 5, 
 1918. While on his way to investigate the situation 
 on the flank of his battalion, he received word that 
 the flank company was hard pressed and without 
 oflBcers. He fearlessly made his way across an 
 open field swept by continuous machine-gun fire, 
 and although four guides were hit and his own 
 clothing pierced, reached the company and saved 
 the situation. Home address, William H. Carrier, 
 father, Glastonbury, Conn. 
 
 CARRIGAN, ALFRED H. . First Lieutenant 
 Deceased. 142d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near St. Etienne, France, October 
 8, 1918. After he had led his men through the wire 
 and obtained cover, Lieut. Carrigan saw one of his 
 men wounded and entangled in the wire. He left 
 cover under heavy fire to bring this man to safety. 
 As he was helping him out of the wire he was shot 
 in the neck by a machine-gun bullet. Next of kin, 
 A. H. Carrigan, father, Wichita Falls, Tex. 
 
 CARROLE, ALICK . . Private (First Class) 
 Company D, 16th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action in the Argonne Forest, France, 
 October 9, 1918. While his platoon was being 
 seriously menaced by hostile machine-gun fire, Pvt. 
 Carrole, the only survivor of his squad, crawled 
 
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 forward, and with his rifle, killed two gunners and 
 captured the remaining six men. His act enabled 
 the further advance of his platoon. Home address, 
 Ben Kelly, friend, 794 Mount Albany Street, East 
 Watertown, Mass. 
 
 CARROLL, CLARENCE E. . . . Corporal 
 Company E, 52d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Ampiersbach, France, Sep- 
 tember 28, 1918. Although badly wounded, Corpl. 
 Carroll continued in action against an attempted 
 raid by the enemy until he was blinded by the ex- 
 plosion of a hand grenade. His deternaination was 
 evidenced by the remark, "I can't see, you give it 
 to them," which he made when passing his rifle 
 to a sergeant of his company. Home address, Mrs. 
 R. H. Meredith, sister, Winnsboro, La. 
 
 CARROLL, GEORGE A Corporal 
 
 Machine Gun Company, 326th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near St. Juvin, 
 France, October 11, 1918. Seeing an officer lying 
 wounded, and unable to return, Corpl. Carrroll 
 went forth in full view of the enemy and under 
 terrific machine-gun and shell fire, assisted the 
 officer to safety. He returned to his post and helped 
 in the operation of his gun until ordered to with- 
 draw. Next of kin, Mrs. Florence Bowie, sister, 
 1120 Nicholas Avenue, Davenport, Iowa. 
 
 CARROLL, GEORGE C. . . First Lieutenant 
 For extraordinary heroism in action near Fort 
 Dumarr, France, Sept'ember 26, 1918. Lieut. 
 Carroll had ascended in a balloon to a height of 1 
 kilometer on a reglage mission, when he was at- 
 tacked by enemy planes; but he refused to leave 
 his post and fired on the planes with his pistol 
 while incendiary bullets were striking his basket 
 and balloon. He was finally forced to jump when 
 his balloon burst into flames, but he reascended 
 as soon as a new balloon could be inflated. On 
 three other occasions Lieut. Carroll also gave proof 
 of exceptional courage by remaining in his balloon 
 in the face of aeroplane attacks, jumping only 
 when his balloon took fire and immediately re- 
 ascending when a new balloon could be inflated. 
 Home address, Harry S. Carroll, father, Garrett, 
 Ind. 
 
 CARROLL, PATRICK J. . . , . Corporal 
 Company F, 306th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bazouches, France, August 
 15, 1918. Corpl. Carroll led a patrol of five men to 
 the rescue of his company commander, who was 
 lying concealed within twenty yards of an enemy's 
 machine-gun nest. He advanced through the in- 
 tense machine-gun fire to the enemy's position, and, 
 although wounded in nine places, returned to our 
 lines with important information. Home address, 
 Nelly Carroll, sister, 310 West 86th Street, New 
 York City. 
 
 CARROLL, ROBERT E Sergeant 
 
 26th Infantry. His platoon having been held np 
 by macliine-gun fire from an enemy dugout near 
 Soissons, France, July 19, 1918, he crawled to the 
 door of the dugout, killed the crew, and captured 
 the gun. Home address, Sterling R. Carroll, 
 father. Cedar Town, Ga. 
 
 CARROLL, THOMAS . Private (First Class) 
 Company D, 312th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Grand Pre, France, October 
 18, 1918. Accompanying a patrol, Pvt. Carroll 
 voluntarily advanced in the face of annihilating 
 machine-gun fire, in attacking a machine-gun nest 
 which was halting the progress of his platoon. He 
 forced the enemy to retreat, and then captured 
 tht gun. Home address, Mrs. Sarah Carroll, 32 
 Lake Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. 
 
 CARROLL, THOMAS A Sergeant 
 
 Deceased. Company F, 16th Infantry. While 
 a member of a patrol which was rushed by a greatly 
 superior hostile patrol, he opened fire on the enemy 
 at 15 yards, and although severely wounded dis- 
 played marked courage in covering the retirement 
 of his patrol. Next of kin, James C. Carroll, father, 
 531 Carmalt Street, Cincinnati, Ohio, 
 
 CARROLL, TROY C Corporal 
 
 Company A, 301st Battalion, Tank Corps. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Brancourt, 
 France, October 8, 1918. Corpl. Carroll was a 
 gunner in a tank which was struck four times by 
 shells, which killed or wounded the entire crew. 
 Disregarding his own wounds in the back and leg, 
 he walked 3 miles to secure assistance, guided 
 stretcher bearers back to the disabled tank and 
 assisted in evacuating the wounded until he was 
 completely exhausted. Home address, John Carroll, 
 father, 1678 Greenway Avenue, Columbus, Ohio. 
 
 CARROLL, WILLIAM M. Jr. . . Captain 
 315th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Nantilois, France, September 29, 1918. 
 Capt. Carroll with a sergeant of his company out- 
 flanked a machine-gun nest which was holding up 
 their advance, shot one German noncommissioned 
 ofiicer who tried to escape, and captured two 
 prisoners, the other occupants fleeing. The reduct- 
 ion of this machine-gun nest made it possible for 
 the flank of the battalion to advance. Home ad- 
 dress, William B. Carroll, father, Rutherford, N. J. 
 
 CARSON, BEN C Mechanic 
 
 Deceased. Machine Gun Company, 322d In- 
 fantry. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
 Moranville, France, November 9, 1918. Although 
 suffering acutely from a wound. Mechanic Carson 
 continued with the advance and, after setting up 
 his gun, preparing to open fire, he received a second 
 wound, which caused his death. Next of kin, Eva 
 S. Carson, Harrison Hotel, Oakland, Cal. 
 
 CARSON, LESTER Private 
 
 Company L, 11 1th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Fismette, France, August H, 
 1918. After a runner had been killed trying to 
 carry a message from Fismette to Fismes, Pvt. 
 Carson volunteered and successfully delivered a 
 dupUcate message over the same route through 
 heavy artillery and machine-gun fire. Home ad- 
 dress, Frank Carson, 305 Daisey Street, Clearfield, 
 Pa. 
 
 CARTER, BUCK A Private 
 
 Deceased. Company H, 119th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Bellicourt, 
 France, September 29, 1918. Wounded in the hand, 
 he continued in the advance, operating his Lewis 
 gun effectively. He aided in the capture of two en- 
 emy machine-gun posts, inspiring those serving with 
 him by his personal fortitude. He was killed later 
 in the performance of his duty. Next of kin, Louis 
 Carter, father, Ingold, N. C. 
 
 CARTER, CARL H Private 
 
 Company C, 56th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Rembercourt, France, 
 October 9, — November 11, 1918. As a batta- 
 lion runner, Pvt. Carter worked unceasingly 
 without regard of personal safety, carrying mes- 
 sages night and day under fire from enemy artil- 
 lery and machine guns. Home address, Mrs. Carl 
 H. Carter, wife, 621 East Seventh Street, Clare- 
 more, Okla. 
 
 CARTER, CLARY Private 
 
 Deceased. Company H, 38th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Mezy, France, 
 July 15, 1918. Pvt. Carter held a post where the 
 
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 Germans made repeated attempts to cross the 
 River Marne in boats. He continued to fire his 
 automatic rifle into the boatloads of Germans, 
 after being wounded, until killed at his post. Home 
 address, Mrs. Julia Carter, mother, Naulakla Post 
 Office, Va. 
 
 CARTER, EDWARD Sergeant 
 
 Company I, 30Sth Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Grand Pre, France, October 
 14, 1918. When his company was halted by 
 machine-gun fire, which threatened to wipe out the 
 entire company, Sergt. Carter led a patrol and 
 charged the nest, and was successful not only 
 in cleaning out the stronghold, but in enabling 
 his company to command a more favorable posi- 
 tion. Home address, Joseph Carter, father, West 
 Rutland, Vt. 
 
 CARTER, ELIOT A. . . Second Lieutenant 
 103d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Bois de St. Remy, France, September 12, 
 1918. Advancing against greatly superior numbers 
 of the enemy, Lieut. Carter was painfully wounded. 
 He refused evacuation until his objective was 
 reached, and during the combat captured or killed 
 more than 60 of the enemy. James Carter, father, 
 246 Devonshire Street, Boston, Mass. 
 
 CARTER, FRANK . . . First Lieutenant 
 326th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near St. Juvin, France, October 11, 1918. 
 Leading two platoons across the Aire River, Lieut. 
 Carter brought his command to the aid of an assault 
 company which had been stopped by withering 
 enemy fire. As senior officer with the troops 
 who had crossed the River, he constantly ex- 
 posed himself in organizing units and directing fire. 
 He continued in action after being wounded, being 
 evacuated only after he had dropped from exhaus- 
 tion, and after he had rescued three wounded en- 
 listed men and one officer. Next of kin, Edgar V. 
 Carter, father, 141 Lee Street, Atlanta, Ga. 
 
 CARTER, FRANKLIN W. . First Lieutenant 
 Machine Gun Company, 165th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Viller-sur- 
 Fere, France, July 26-28, 1918. When all the men 
 in his platoon had become casualties, he oper- 
 ated the one remaining machine-gun with the 
 aid of two volunteers from a line company. Even 
 after he had himself been severely wounded, 
 he remained at his post until the Infantry, having 
 effected a crossing of the Ourcq, were firmly estab- 
 lished. Refusing assistance to the dressing station, 
 he tried to crawl back, but dropped exhausted. 
 Home address, Mrs. James R. Carter, mother, War- 
 renton, Va. 
 
 CARTER, HUGH C. . . Private (First Class) 
 Sanitary Detachment, 115th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Verdun, France, 
 October 11-17. On October 11 Pvt. Carter dressed 
 and treated wounded men on the front line under 
 shell fire continuously for two hours. On October 
 16 he carried a wounded officer on his back, under 
 shell fire, into the first-aid station. On October 17 
 he directed litter bearers to the front line and helped 
 to evacuate the wounded. All during the drive he 
 went back and forth to the dressing station for 
 bandages and medicine for the wounded, and daily 
 during the attacks he would search the woods for 
 wounded men. Home address, Hugh H. Carter, 
 Lent, Caroline County, Va. 
 
 CARTER, JAMES W Private 
 
 Company H, 6th Regiment, U. S. M. C. After 
 having been wounded in the capture of Bouresche, 
 France, on June 6, 1918, he displayed remarkable 
 energy and courage in fearlessly attacking superior 
 
 numbers of the enemy and materially aiding in their 1 
 defeat. Home address not given. 
 
 CARTER, JOHN C Private 
 
 Medical Detachment, 118th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Vaux Andigny, 
 France, October 5-17, 1918. Private Carter dis- 
 played notable bravery in administering aid to 
 wounded men and carrying them to the aid station 
 under heavy fire. He also assisted in maintaining 
 liaison to the flanks and rear of his company under 
 continuous fire, volunteering and carrying a mes- 
 sage under especially hazardous conditions and dur- 
 ing an enemy counterattack. During this engage- 
 ment, Private Carter was wounded, but he declined 
 to leave his post until ordered to do so by an officer. 
 Home address, H. L. Carter, father, 2317 Park 
 Street, Columbia, S. C. 
 
 CARTER, MICHAEL Corporal 
 
 Headquarters Company, 361st Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Gesnes, 
 France, September 28, 1918. Corp. Carter, at- 
 tached to the signal section of the attacking bat- 
 talion, repeatedly spliced telephone wires in the 
 midst of heavy artillery and machine-gun fire during 
 the attack, displaying at all times exceptional 
 coolness and personal bravery and aiding materially 
 in maintaining communication between battalion 
 and regimental command posts. Home address, 
 Walter J. Carter, 240 South Griffen Avenue, Los 
 Angeles, Cal. 
 
 CARTER, PAUL D. . . Second Lieutenant 
 28th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion during the Argonne-Meuse offensive, October 
 9, 1918. Rendered helpless by the explosion of a 
 gas shell, he refused evacuation, but after regaining 
 consciousness returned to his command and was in- 
 strumental in repulsing a strong enemy counter- 
 attack. Home address, Mrs. Thomas Carter, 
 mother, 955 North Fifth Avenue, Knoxville,Tenn. 
 
 CARTER, ROBERT G. . Second Lieutenant 
 6th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Thiaucourt, France, September 12-14, 
 1918. Commanding a platoon of Stokes mortars, 
 Lieut. Carter showed marked bravery and leader- 
 ship, capturing many prisoners and directing the 
 organization of captured positions with utter disre- 
 gard of his personal danger. On September 14 he 
 directed the operations of his mortars under an in- 
 tense artillery and machine-gun fire until the last 
 one was smashed by shell fire; and he having been 
 twice wounded and unable to continue forward, 
 called his section leaders and ordered them to con- 
 tinue the advance with the Infantry, before he 
 would allow himself to be taken to the rear. Home 
 address, W. G. Carter, 926 Louisiana Avenue NW, 
 Washington, D. C. 
 
 CARTER, THOMAS E. . . Second Lieutenant 
 Deceased. 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Tuilerie Farm, France, No- 
 vember 4, 1918. Lieut. Carter showed extraordin- 
 ary heroism when he led his company through an 
 intense machine-gun and artillery fire against su- 
 perior numbers. He made an important gain but 
 was killed by machine-gun fire during the engage- 
 ment. Next of kin, Mrs. George M. Carter, mother, 
 West Andover, Mass. 
 
 CARTER, WILLIAM C Private 
 
 Company F, 311th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Grand-Pr6, France, Novem- 
 ber 1, 1918. While the advance of his company 
 was being held up by hostile machine-gun fire Pvt. 
 Carter worked his way around the enemy's flank 
 and, although exposed to sniper fire, he charged the 
 nest, and by effective use of his chaucat rifle cap- 
 tured that nest and the one on the right. His action 
 
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 made possible the further advance of his company 
 and the capture of 47 more prisoners. Home ad- 
 dress, Mrs. Norman Carter, wife. Auburn, 111. 
 
 CARTON, CHARLES A Sergeant 
 
 Headquarters Company, 12th Field Artillery. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action at Givry, 
 France, October 15, 1918, Sergt. Carton displayed 
 conspicuous courage and gallantry under fire by or- 
 ganizing a detachment, leading it out in front of our 
 line under heavy fire, and bringing back the body 
 of an officer who had been killed by a sniper. Home 
 address, Mary Carton, Summerville, Dalkey Count, 
 Dublin, Ireland. 
 
 CARTONA, CHARLES Private 
 
 Company I, 102nd Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Verdun, France, October 26, 
 1918. During the operations in the Belieu Bois, 
 Private Cartona went forward at the risk of per- 
 sonal danger, and succeeded in rescuing a wounded 
 comrade and brought him back to safety, being sub- 
 jected the whole journey to intense and deadly ar- 
 tillery and machine-gun fire. Home address, Sophia 
 Cartona, sister, Toring, Russia. 
 
 CARTY, JAMES F Private 
 
 Company K, 102d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bois de St. Remy, France, 
 September 12, 1918. When infantry advance had 
 been held up by machine-gun fire, the strength of 
 which could not be deternained, Pvt. Carty and 
 another soldier scouted far beyond their lines into 
 enemy territory; and after cutting telephone cables, 
 crept up on the nests from the rear. The entire per- 
 sonnel of the guns, consisting of one officer and 39 
 men was taken prisoner by Pvt. Carty, after which 
 he marched them into our lines. Home address, 
 Capt. J. W.Carty, father, 73 Maple Avenue, Rock- 
 ville Center, N. Y. 
 
 CARVER, JOHN Corporal 
 
 Company H, 119th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, Septem- 
 ber 29, 1918. With another soldier, he attacked and 
 demolished two enemy machine-gun posts 200 yards 
 in advance of our lines. He then stood guard at the 
 entrance of a dugout while the other soldier entered 
 it and brought out 75 German soldiers and three 
 officers, who were taken back to the line as prison- 
 ers. Home address, Mrs. Mary Carver, mother, 
 Plott. N. C. 
 
 CARVER, PAUL M. . . Second Lieutenant 
 16th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Soissons, France, July 18, 1918. Lieut. 
 Carter displayed exceptional qualities of courage 
 and leadership in conducting his platoon through 
 heavy shell and machine-gun fire to its objective. 
 He was later severely wounded while rallying his 
 men, and consolidating the new position. Home 
 address, Mrs. W. E. Brewster, Dexter, Me. 
 
 CARVO, JOSEPH H. . Private (First Class) 
 
 Company I, 47th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Sergy, France, July 29-30, 
 1918. Acting as runner, he carried messages re- 
 peatedly over open ground swept by terrific 
 machine-gun fire, aiding materially in the main- 
 tenance of liaison. Home address, E. D. W. Carvo, 
 father, R. F. D. No. 2, Toppenish, Wash. 
 
 CARY, EDDIE Corporal 
 
 Company H, 103d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bois de St. Remy, France, 
 September 12, 1918. When his platoon was forced 
 to halt by enemy machine-gun fire, Corp. Cary 
 crawled forward with an automatic rifle under 
 machine-gun fire, opened fire on the enemy's posi- 
 tion, killed two of the Germans, and captured the 
 
 gun. Home address, Louis Cary, 6 Maple Street, 
 WaterviUe, Me. 
 
 CASAGA, SAMUEL E Sergeant 
 
 Company A, 132d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at St. Maurice, France, Novem- 
 ber 4, 1918. Sergeant Casaga was a member of a 
 patrol which was stopped on the edge of a wood by 
 enemy machine-gun fire. While his comrades re- 
 turned the fire, he crawled to the flank of the 
 enemy's position, disregarding the machine-gun 
 fire, and singlehanded, captured a prisoner, whom 
 he brought back to our lines. Home address, Mrs. 
 Jennie Casaga, mother, 1023 Townsend Street, 
 Chicago, 111. 
 
 CASE, ARCHIBALD B Private 
 
 Sanitary Detachment, 108th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action east of Ronssoy, 
 France, September 29, 1918. During the operations 
 against the Hindenburg line he repeatedly left 
 shelter and went forward into the open, under 
 heavy shell and machine-gun fire, and succeeded 
 in bandaging and carrying back to our lines many 
 wounded soldiers. Home address, Mrs. Alice B. 
 Case, wife, 69 Ella Street, Rochester, N. Y. 
 
 CASERTA, VINCENZO .... Corporal 
 Company F, 130th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Marcheville, France, Novem- 
 ber 10, 1918. Although wounded early in the at- 
 tack, Corpl. Caserta continued to lead his squad 
 to its objective and refused to leave the field until 
 ordered to do so by an officer. Home address, 
 Frank Willis, cousin. Rend, 111. 
 
 CASEY, CHARLES J Captain 
 
 168th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near du Feys, France, on March 9, 1918. 
 Capt. Casey displayed notable gallantry in leading 
 a command of untried men in company with French 
 troops in a successful raid on enemy trenches. By 
 his heroic conduct he inspired both his own men 
 and the men of our ally participating in the opera- 
 tion. Home address, Mrs. Charles J. Casey, wife, 
 Red Oak, la. 
 
 CASEY, GEORGE A Sergeant 
 
 Deceased. Company G, 305th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Barricade Pavil- 
 ion, France, September 27, 1918. Although he had 
 been mortally wounded by enemy shell fire, which 
 caused heavy casualties in his platoon, Sergeant 
 Casey reorganized the platoon and directed the 
 placing of outposts so that the position could be 
 held, refusing to have his own wounds dressed until 
 the other wounded men were evacuated. Next of 
 kin, Miss Alice M. Casey, sister, Cold-Spring-on- 
 Hudson, N. Y. 
 
 CASEY. JOHN Sergeant 
 
 49th Company, 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. At 
 Chateau-Thierry, France June 6, 1918, although 
 wounded during a counter-attack he remained with 
 his group, refusing to go to the rear or to accept 
 medical attention until assured that the enemy 
 had retired and that his men were properly dug in. 
 Home address, Michael Casey, brother, 4 Marion 
 Street, West Lynn, Mass. 
 
 CASEY, JOHN L Sergeant 
 
 Company I, 102d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Chateau-Thierry, France, 
 July 23, 1918. After seeing three runners shot 
 down while trying to cross an open field through 
 violent machine-gun fire to establish liaison with 
 a regiment five hundred yards away on his left, 
 Sersrt. Casey undertook the same mission and suc- 
 cessfully accomplished it. Home address, M. D . 
 Casey, father, R. F. D. No. 9, Fairfield, Conn. 
 
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 CASEY, JOSEPH W Sergeant 
 
 Company F, lOlst Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action east of Epieds, France, July 23, 
 1918. Leading his platoon under a heavy machine- 
 gun barrage and through the fire of snipers from 
 trees, he attacked two German machine-gun nests, 
 captured their guns, and killed their crews. He 
 then saw three Germans crawhng toward his men 
 to open fire on them. He dashed forward, attacked 
 them single-handed, and killed them all. Home 
 address, Jeremiah Casey, father, 77 Exchange 
 Street, Lawrence, Mass. 
 
 CASSIDY, JOSEPH J. . Private (First Class) 
 Deceased. Company C, 111th Machine Gun 
 Battalion. For extraordinary heroism in action 
 in the Bois D'Etrayes, near Verdun, France, Oc- 
 tober 23, 1918. In spite of being very ill and near 
 exhaustion, Pvt. Cassidy, with his gun crew, under 
 almost continuous shell fire for more than 24 hours 
 remained directing and encouraging the men of 
 his depleted squad. Pvt. Cassidy was killed by 
 shell fire while he was faithfully engaged in keeping 
 his machine gun in action. Next of kin, Mr. 
 Joseph J. Cassidy, father, Princeton, N. J. 
 
 CASSADY, THOMAS G. 
 
 Air Service, U. S. A., flight commander, 28th 
 Aero Squadron. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Fismes, May 29, 1918, and near Epieds, 
 France, June 5, 1918. On May 29, 1918, Lieut. 
 Cassady, single-handed, attacked an Lvg. German 
 plane which crashed near Fismes. On June 5, 1918, 
 as patrol leader of five spades, while being attacked 
 by 12 German Fokkers, he brought down one of 
 the enemy planes near Epieds and lay his dash and 
 courage broke the enemy formation. A bronze 
 oak leaf to be worn on the distinguished service 
 cross is awarded for the following act of extraordi- 
 nary heroism in action: On August 15, 1918, near 
 St. Maire, while in action as protection for a 
 Salmson, he was attacked by seven Fokkers, two 
 of which he brought down and enabled the Salmson 
 to accomplish its mission and return safely. Home 
 address. Otto E. Cassady, brother, Spencer, Ind. 
 
 CASSELO, ANGELO Private 
 
 Company D, 6th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Fontaine, France, Novem- 
 ber 8, 1918. While engaged as scout, Pvt. Casselo 
 put to flight an enemy machine-gun crew unaided 
 and maintained his distance ahead of hLs company 
 in the face of flanking machine-gun fire, which had 
 prevented others from gaining ground. Next of 
 kin, Raymond Casselo, father, Trezinnona, Italy. 
 
 CASSIDY, EUGENE B Sergeant 
 
 Company M, 110th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near the Vesle River, France, Aug- 
 ust 26, 1918. With utter disregard for his own 
 safety. Sergeant Cassidy voluntarily left shelter; 
 and, going 100 yards in advance of the line, under 
 heavy machine-gun and shell fire, rescued a 
 wounded officer. Home address, John J. Cassidy, 
 father, 1404 Sedgwich Avenue, North Side, Pitts- 
 burgh, Pa. 
 
 CASSIDY, HENRY K Captain 
 
 165th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near the Ourcq River, France, July 28, 1918. 
 After his battalion commander had been killed and 
 he himself so severely wounded that he was unable 
 to walk without assistance. Captain Cassidy (then 
 first lieutenant and battalion adjutant) remained on 
 duty for three days, despite the fact that he had been 
 ordered to the rear, and assisted the new battalion 
 commander in re-forming the battalion. His re- 
 markable fortitude and courage furnished an inspir- 
 ation to the members of the battalion and aided 
 materially in the attack. Home address, H. K. 
 Cassidy, 2521 Wichita, Kan. 
 
 CASSIDY, JOSEPH D Sergeant 
 
 Battery C, 124th Field Artillery. For extra- 
 ordinary heroism in action near Romagne, France, 
 November 1, 1918. After three members of his 
 gun crew had been wounded during heavy enemy 
 shell fire, Sergt. Cassidy, alone, continued to keep 
 his gun in action. Later, after reorganizing his 
 section, he administered first-aid treatment to the 
 wounded men. Home address, Mrs. Laura E. 
 Cassidy, 1419 Locust Street, Quincy, 111. 
 
 First Lieutenant CASSINGHAM, LEROY 
 
 Private 
 
 Company M, 358th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Fey-en-Haye, France, Sep- 
 tember 12, 1918. During the attack of this com- 
 pany between Fey-en-Haye and Vilcey on Septem- 
 ber 12, Pvt. Cassingham became separated from 
 his Company, but continued to advance alone. He 
 entered an enemy dugout and single-handed cap- 
 tured thirteen prisoners, including one German 
 Major. Next of kin, Florence E. Cassingham, 
 Ringling, Okla. 
 
 CASTLEMAN, JOHN R. . . First Lieutenant 
 Air Service, pilot, 99th Aero Squadron. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Romagne, 
 France, October 5, 1918. In spite of being attack- 
 ed by seven enemy planes, type Fokker, and later 
 by five type Pfalz, Lieut. Castleman successfully 
 accomplished a photographic mission 6 kilometers 
 behind the German lines, without protection, and 
 also destroyed two of the enemy planes. Home ad- 
 dress, F. I. Castleman, brother, 128 Rochelle 
 Avenue, Wissahickon, Philadelphia, Pa. 
 
 CASTLEMAN, LAWRENCE A 
 
 Private (First Class) 
 Company K, 311th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Grandpre, France, October 
 25, 1918. Despite the fact that the remainder of 
 his company had been forced to evacuate a height 
 Pvt. Castleman remained at his post, and by ex- 
 ceptional handhng of his automatic rifle he stopped 
 an enemy advance made it possible for his company 
 to again occupy the position. Home address, John 
 Castura, 998 North Peace Street, Hazelton, Pa. 
 
 CASTURA, MICHAEL .... Sergeant 
 Company C, 125th Infantry. For repeated acta 
 of extraordinary heroism in action at Cierges and 
 Mont St. Martin, northeast of Chateau-Thierry, 
 France, August 1 and 3, 1918. During the attack 
 on Cierges, Sergt. Castura took command of his 
 platoon when the commanding officer had been 
 evacuated and led it successfully through the bar- 
 rage to its objective. On August 3, when one of 
 his men had been left wounded on the field and no 
 first aid men were present, this soldier dashed 
 through a terrific barrage and carried the wounded 
 man to shelter. Home address, John Castura, 998 
 North Peace Street, Hazelton, Pa. 
 
 CASWELL, GEORGE D Corporal 
 
 Company M, 105th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Ronssoy, France, September 
 27, 1918. Corpl. Caswell braved the perils of 
 exacting machine-gun fire when he ventured out 
 to rescue a wounded comrade. He completed this 
 mission and returned for another comrade, who 
 was lying wounded still farther forward. He also 
 successfully brought this man to safety. That 
 evening he led a detail through the murderous fire 
 to replenish the supply of hand grenades. While 
 returning to the lines he was seriously wounded 
 when the box which he was carrying exploded. 
 Home address, Edward K. Caswell, father, 364 
 Third Street, Troy, N. Y. 
 
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE CROSS 
 
 GATES, CLIFTON B Captain 
 
 Company H, 6th Regiment U. S. M. C. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Chateau-Thierry, 
 France, June 6, 1918. While advancing with his 
 company on the town of Bouresche their progress 
 was greatly hindered by withering machine-gun 
 and artillery fire of the enemy which caused many 
 casualties, one of whom was his commanding 
 officer. Taking command, Capt. Cates led them 
 on to the objective despite the fact that he was 
 rendered temporarily unconscious by a bullet 
 striking his helmet and that this was his first en- 
 gagement. Exposing himself to the extreme 
 hazard, he reorganized his position with but a 
 handful of men. 
 
 For the following act of extraordinary heroism 
 in action near Bois de Belleau, France, June 13-14, 
 1918, Capt. Cates is awarded a bar, to be worn 
 with the Distinguished Service Cross. During the 
 night, a severe gas attack made it necessary to 
 evacuate practically the entire personnel of two 
 companies, including officers. Capt. Cates, 
 suffering painfully from wounds, refused evacuation 
 remaining and rendering valuable assistance to 
 another company. Next of kin, Mrs. W. J. Cates, 
 mother, Tiptonville, Tenn. 
 
 CATHCART, JAMES O Major 
 
 126th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Gesnes, France, October 14-19, 1918. 
 Finding two companies of another battalion badly 
 disorganized, he effected a reorganization and 
 ordered them to advance, personally assuming 
 command of these troops of his own battalion, 
 which had been in support, and of another bat- 
 talion. He conducted the successful attack on 
 Cote Dame Marie, exhibiting extraordinary 
 initiative and bravery and showing utter disregard 
 of his own personal danger. Home address, Mrs. 
 Elizabeth Cathcart, 16 Marretta Avenue, Detroit, 
 Mich. 
 
 CATHER, GROSVENOR P 
 
 Second Lieutenant 
 
 Deceased. 26th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Cantigny, France, May 
 27, 1918. During a strong enemy attack Lieut. 
 Gather mounted the parapet of his trench and, 
 although exposed to withering machine-gun fire, he 
 so skillfully directed the fire of his automatic rifles 
 that the attack was repulsed. In this action Lieut. 
 Gather fell mortally wounded. Next of kin, Mrs. 
 G. P. Gather, wife, Bladen, Neb. 
 
 GATTUS, JOHN C. . . . First Lieutenant 
 30th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Bois De Cunel, France, October 10-11, 
 1918. Although severely wounded while advancing 
 with his company and assisting in taking enemy 
 trenches, Lieut. Cattus returned to the post of com- 
 mand, through heavy machine-gun and shell fire, 
 with valuable information of the troops in the line. 
 Home address, John V. A. Cattus, father, 508 West 
 End Avenue, New York City. 
 
 CAULDER, LAWRENCE E. . . . Corporal 
 Company I, 118th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Brancourt, France, October 
 8, 1918. With another soldier. Corporal Caulder 
 crawled through intense artillery and machine-gun 
 fire fifty yards in advance of their platoon, for the 
 purpose of sniping the enemy machine gunners who 
 were holding up the platoon. His companion was 
 killed, but Corporal Caulder remained at his post 
 and kept up an effective rifle fire on the enemy nest, 
 until the tanks came up and destroyed it. Home 
 address, Sidney Caulder, brother, KoUocks, S. G. 
 
 CAUSLAND, HARRY L Private 
 
 Deceased. Company I, 357th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Bantheville, 
 France, October 24, 1918. Fvt. Gausland was act- 
 
 ing as ammunition carrier for a machine gun which 
 was supporting a raid on the enemy by the infantry. 
 While this gun was being operated from a shell hole, 
 its ammunition became exhausted and the corporal 
 called back to the carriers, who were in shell holes 
 25 yards behind, to bring up more ammunition. 
 Though the gun position was under heavy enemy 
 fire, Pvt. Gausland called out, "I'll take it," and 
 rushed forward with two boxes of ammunition. 
 Just as he reached the emplacement with the ammu- 
 nition he was killed instantly by a machine-gun 
 bullet. Next of kin, Herbert Gausland, brother, 
 Anacontes, Wash. 
 
 GAVANAUGH, JAMES A. . . . Corporal 
 Company B, 102d Engineers. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Mount Kemmel, Belgium, 
 August 29, 1918. After several runners sent back 
 through a heavy barrage for reinforcements and 
 ammunition had failed to return Corp. Cavanaugh, 
 who was on duty with the Infantry, volunteered for 
 this mission and successfully accomplished it. 
 Home address, Mrs. Maurice O'Neil, sister. Phoe- 
 nix, Ariz. 
 
 GAVANAUGH, THOMAS . . First Sergeant 
 111th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action at Fismette, France, August 11 and 12, 1918. 
 After he had been wounded by shrapnel, Sergeant 
 Cavanaugh refused to go to the rear but directed 
 the operations of his platoon in resisting enemy at- 
 tacks for an hour and a half, when he finally col- 
 lapsed. The following day he returned and unhesi- 
 tatingly selected a position of great danger to 
 himself in order to direct machine-gun fire upon 
 enemy snipers. By his courageous exposure he 
 thus made possible the evacuation of twenty-five 
 wounded men across an exposed area and over the 
 Vesle River. Home address, Mrs. Margaret Cava- 
 naugh, wife, 210 Brownsville Avenue, Pittsburgh, 
 
 GAVENAUGH, HARRY LAT. . . Colonel 
 
 363d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action in the Argonne-Meuse offensive, Col. Caven- 
 augh personally commanded his regiment after all 
 the officers of his staff had been evacuated 
 because of sickness or wounds. He continually ex- 
 posed himself to terrific enemy fire, while leading 
 and organizing broken units, and making recon- 
 naisances of the front lines. On September 26th 
 he personally led his command out of Cheppy 
 Woods and thereafter kept his post of command in 
 close contact with his fighting units. Home address, 
 Mrs. Harry Lat. Cavenaugh, wife, 199 Edison Ave- 
 nue, Detroit, Mich. 
 
 GAVENEE, CLAUDE E Sergeant 
 
 Company B, 354th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Remonville, France, Novem- 
 ber 1, 1918. After his platoon commander had been 
 wounded, Sergeant Cavcnee took command of his 
 platoon, which was under heavy machine-gun and 
 artillery fire, and, by the force of his own example 
 of bravery, led his men in an attack successfully 
 overcoming the enemy's resistance, in spite of un- 
 favorable odds. Home address, Mrs. Lillian Mae 
 Cavenee, wife, Bess May, Texas. 
 
 GAYER, ALBERT J Private 
 
 Company B, 38th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Mezy, France, July 15, 1918. 
 During the intense enemy artillery preparation just 
 prior to the German offensive of July 15, 1918, Pvt. 
 Gayer voluntarily made several trips through the 
 heaviest shelUng to bring wounded comrades from 
 the field. Home address, Mrs. A. J. Cayer, Ruds- 
 ville, N. G. 
 
 CAYWOOD, HUGH T. . . Second Lieutenant 
 Company A, 110th Engineers. For extraordinary 
 
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 heroism in action near Cheppy, France, September 
 26, 1918. While a member of a platoon of wire 
 cutters, he, with the assistance of a comrade, at- 
 tacked and captured an enemy machine-gun nest 
 that was holding up the advance. One officer, 
 six men and two guns were taken, in the face of 
 intense machine-gun fire. Next of kin, Thomas C. 
 Caywood, father. Eureka, Kan. 
 
 CECILIA, LOUIS Private 
 
 Company G, 132d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Consenvoye, France, October 
 
 8, 1918. While his company was being held up by 
 machine-gun fire Pvt. Cecilia crawled to a point 
 within 10 yards of the nest and bombed out the 
 enemy, where they came under fire from our guns 
 and were killed. During the exploit Pvt. Cecilia 
 was wounded by enemy bombs. Home address, 
 Mrs. Mary CeciUa, mother, 554 Taylor Street, Chi- 
 cago, 111. 
 
 CELLAR, CHESTER M Corporal 
 
 Company A, 108th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action east of Ronssoy, France, Septem- 
 ber 29, 1918. After the other members of his auto- 
 matic-rifle squad had been killed or wounded in an 
 assault against an enemy machine-gun nest, Corp. 
 Cellar operated his gun alone, holding the fire of the 
 machine gun until reenforcements arrived and put 
 it out of action. His great courage and gallantry 
 set an inspiring example to all his comrades. Home 
 address, Watson B. Cellar, father, Agrecolo, Kan. 
 
 CEPAGLIA, PHILIP Private 
 
 Company C, 308th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Binarville, France, October 
 2-8, 1918. Pvt. Cepaglia was on duty as a battalion 
 runner during the period of six days in which his 
 own and another battalion were surrounded by the 
 enemy in the Argonne Forest, France, and cut off 
 from communication with friendly troops. Al- 
 though he was without food and toward the end 
 of the period almost exhausted, this soldier carried 
 messages to all parts of the position. Constantly 
 under heavy fire from machine guns and trench 
 mortars, he showed an utter disregard for his own 
 personal safety. Home address, Mrs. Angelene, 
 mother, 630 East 188th Street, New York City. 
 
 CHADWICK. HARRY R Captain 
 
 132d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Bois de Fays, France, October 11, 1918. 
 Although wounded while placing his machine guns 
 in position, preparatory to an attack, he remained 
 on duty for several hours, constantly exposing him- 
 self to enemy fire, as he moved along the front line 
 to encourage his men. He remained on duty until 
 exhausted from loss of blood. Home address, Mrs. 
 Harry R. Chadwick, wife, 24 South St. Louis 
 Avenue, Chicago, 111. 
 
 CHAFIN, MARILE Corporal 
 
 Company I, 7th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Fossoy, France, July 15, 
 1918. While delivering a message, Corp. Chafin 
 was severely wounded by the explosion of a shell, 
 but continued with his mission and returned with 
 an answer before reporting for treatment. Home 
 address, Wallace Chafin, father, Williamson, W.Va. 
 
 CHAMBERLAIN, ISRAEL J. Pvt. (First Class) 
 
 Company B, 116th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 
 heroism in action in Bois Bossios, France, October 
 
 9, 1918. Pvt. Chamberlain went through an open 
 country under heavy machine-gun fire to ascertain 
 whether friendly troops were ahead of his regiment, 
 after unknown soldiers had been observed; he was 
 urged by the French troops on the flank not to 
 make the return trip as certain death seemed sure to 
 be the outcome; but, without hesitation, returned 
 with information which resulted in the wounding 
 
 of one of the enemy, the killing of two, and the cap- 
 ture of 37, including one officer. Home address, 
 Mrs. Edith L. Chamberlain, wife, Huntington, Vt. 
 
 CHAMBERLIN, WARD B. . . . Captain 
 307th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Merval, France, September 15, 1918. 
 While leading his company in attack through terrific 
 shell fire, Capt. Chamberlin was severely wounded 
 in the right hand, this wound rendering his entire 
 right arm useless. Despite his weakness from loss 
 of blood, he refused to be evacuated until forced to 
 do 80. Home address, Mrs. Elizabeth B. Chamber- 
 lin, mother, in care of Chamberlin, Kafer & 
 Wilds, 2 Rector Street, New York, N. Y. 
 
 CHAMBERS, REED M. . . First Lieutenant 
 94th Aero Squadron. For extraordinary heroism 
 in action over the region of Epinonville, France, 
 September 29, 1918. While on a mission Lieut. 
 Chambers, accompanied by another machine 
 piloted by First Lieut. Samuel Kaye, Jr., encoun- 
 tered a formation of six enemy machines (Fokker 
 type) at an altitude of 3,000 feet. Despite numer- 
 ical superiority of the enemy, Lieut. Chambers and 
 Lieut. Kaye immediately attacked and succeeded 
 in destroying one and forced the remaining five to 
 retreat into their own lines. A bronze oak leaf is 
 awarded to Lieut. Chambers for each of the follow- 
 ing acts of extraordinary heroism in action: Near 
 Montfaucon and Vilosnes sur Meuse, France, Octo- 
 ber 2, 1918, Lieut. Chambers, while on a mission, at 
 an altitude of 2,000 feet, encountered an enemy two- 
 seater (Halberstadt type). He immediately at- 
 tacked, and after a brief combat succeeded in shoot- 
 ing it down. Near Montfaucon and Vilosnes sur 
 Meuae, France, October 2, 1918, at 7.40 o'clock 
 Lieut. Chambers saw four enemy machines (Fokker 
 type) attacking another American machine (Spad 
 type). He immediately went to its rescue, and 
 after a few minutes of fierce combat he succeeded in 
 shooting down one. 
 
 For extraordinary heroism in action near the Bois 
 de la Cote, Lemont, France, ;October 21, 1918 
 Capt. Chambers is awarded a bar to be worn with 
 the distinguished-service cross. While on a volun- 
 tary patrol, Capt. Chambers encountered five 
 enemy planes (Fokker type), harassing our Infantry 
 at an altitude of 300 meters. Attacking them with- 
 out hesitation, he shot down two of them and drove 
 off the others. Home address, J. S. Chambers, 
 father. Fort Huachuca, Ariz. 
 
 CHAMPENY, ARTHUR S. . . . Captain 
 356th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near St. Mihiel, France, September 12, 1918. 
 Assisting the battalion commander, who had been 
 severely wounded in the early fighting, Capt. 
 Champeny maintained the liaison personnel, mak- 
 ing many journeys himself through heavy shelling. 
 When the battalion commander had been evacuated 
 he assumed command and moved the battalion to 
 its new position. Home address, Mrs. C. Cham- 
 peny, Oxford, Kan. 
 
 CHAMPION, HERBERT 
 
 Private (First Class) 
 
 Sanitary Detachment, 105th Engineers. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action July 16, 1918. 
 When an enemy airplane dropped a bomb in the 
 camp of his organization killing one soldier and 
 wounding seven including himself, Pvt. Champion 
 administered first aid to the other wounded, helped 
 carry them to the dressing station, and there gave 
 further assistance in dressing and evacuating the 
 wounded men, never mentioning his own serious 
 injuries until he knew that all the others had been 
 cared for. Home address. Dr. C. O. Champion, 
 father, Mooresboro, N. C. 
 
 CHANDLER, HENRY E Captain 
 
 Deceased. 6th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For 
 
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 extraordinary heroism in action near Thiaucourt, 
 France, September 15, 1918. Capt. Chandler fear- 
 lessly exposed himself to severe artillery and ma- 
 chine-gun fire and located machine-gun nests and 
 sniper posts harassing his company and hindering 
 its advance. He then led his platoon forward in 
 the face of heavy fire and destroyed the nests. 
 Home address, Mrs. Irene Chandler, wife, 1775 
 California Street, Washington, D. C. 
 
 CHANDLER, ISAAC Corporal 
 
 Company L, 125th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Cierges, France, July 31, 
 1918. While his company was leading in a bat- 
 tahon attack, Corpl. Chandler persisted in carrying 
 messages to the battalion commander and carrying 
 rations to the line, under intensive machine-gun 
 fire from the front and flanks, after he had been 
 very severely wounded. Home address, Matilda 
 Chandler, mother, 332 Kirby Street, Menominee, 
 Mich. 
 
 CHANEY. EDWARD Private 
 
 Company C, 317th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Sommauthe, France, Novem- 
 ber 4, 1918. Pvt. Chaney crawled in front of the 
 line under heavy machine-gun fire and carried a 
 wounded soldier to safety. Home address, M. H. 
 Chaney, father, Peterscreek, Va. 
 
 CHAPIN, IVORY H Private 
 
 101st Ambulance Company. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Wadonville, France, Septem- 
 ber 25, Pvt. Chapin assisted in establishing a 
 dressing station in dugout under heavy shell fire. 
 When it was destroyed by a shell he worked un- 
 ceasingly in the open under fire from enemy ma- 
 chine guns and snipers, caring for the wounded. 
 He remained at his post for several hours after his 
 station had been ordered closed, permitting neither 
 his own exhaustion nor the enemy fire to deter him 
 from aiding the wounded. Home address, Esrom 
 Chapin, Hurley, N. Mex. 
 
 CHAPMAN, CHARLES W. .... 
 
 Second Lieutenant 
 
 Aviation Section, Signal Reserve Corps. On 
 May 5, 1918, in the region of Autrepierre, while on 
 patrol duty, he courageously attacked a group 
 of four monoplanes and one biplane and succeeded 
 in bringing one down before he himself was shot 
 down in flames. Next of kin, C. W. Chapman, 
 father, 637 West 3rd Street, Waterloo, Iowa. 
 
 CHAPMAN. ELDRIDGE G. . . . Captain 
 5th Machine Gun Battalion, attacked 1st Bat- 
 talion, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism 
 in action near Thiaucourt, France, September 12, 
 1918. During a heavy enemy counter-attack, Capt. 
 Chapman remained constantly in front of his com- 
 pany, directing their fire and encouraging their 
 efforts. His bravery was mainly responsible in 
 preventing the enemy's advance and the taking 
 of his position. Home address, Mrs. E. G. Chap- 
 man, mother, 979 South Downing Street, Denver, 
 Colo. 
 
 CHAPPELL, RALPH A Private 
 
 Company I, 30th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Crezancy, France, July 15, 
 1918. Although badly wounded by shell fire during 
 the heavy artillery fire of the enemy's offensive, 
 Pvt. Chappell remained at his post in the front line 
 until ordered to the rear by his commanding offi- 
 cer. Home address, Mrs. William E. Hoag. sister, 
 447 North Twenty-fourth Street, Lincoln, Neb. 
 
 CHARLES, JOSEPH Private 
 
 Company L, 306th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action in the Forest of Argonne, France, 
 October 2, 1918. When his company was held up 
 
 by barbed wire during an attack on hostile machine 
 guns, he displayed marked courage in crawling 
 over the wire to the dugout occupied by the enemy 
 and capturing single-handed 20 prisoners and a 
 machine gun. Home address, Mrs. Marie Arling- 
 ton, mother, Highfalls, N. Y. 
 
 CHARRON, JEAN MARIE HENRI . . . 
 
 Sous Lieutenant 
 
 5th R. C. P. French. For extraordinary heroism 
 in action north of Dancourt, France, September 
 14-15, 1918. After maintaining contact with the 
 enemy all night in an outpost position near the 
 Bois des Hautes, Epines, Lieut. Charron, by skill- 
 ful maneuvering, led his platoon in a successful at- 
 tack on the wood, capturing 35 prisoners, including 
 3 oflBcers, advancing the line more than a kilometer. 
 
 CHARTIER, ERNEST J. . First Sergeant 
 Machine-Gun Company, 67th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near St. Marie Farm, 
 France, September 14, 1918. He volunteered to go 
 forward with the patrol of three on two occasions, to 
 destroy machine-gun nests, which were holding up 
 our advance. Both missions were successful, the 
 enemy emplacements being reduced and the ad- 
 vance resumed. Sergeant Chartier exposed himself 
 voluntarily to the fire of the enemy guns that they 
 might be located by the flash. Home address, Mrs. 
 Leona M. Chartier, mother, Tower City, N. D. 
 
 CHARTIER, PEARL D Private 
 
 Company H, 140th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Charpentry, France, Sep- 
 tember 27, 1918. Pvt. Chartier voluntarily went 
 forward in the face of intense artillery and machine- 
 gun fire and cut gaps through wire entanglements, 
 in order to facilitate the advance of his battalion. 
 Home address, Charles D. Chartier, father, R. F. D. 
 No. 2, Clyde, Kans. 
 
 CHASE, ROY W Corporal 
 
 Company G, 6th Regiment, U. S. M. C. He 
 assumed command of his platoon in the attack on 
 enemy machine-gun positions in the Bois de Belleau 
 France, on June 6, 1918, during which he and his 
 men captured two machine guns and killed their 
 crews. He did not retire from the action until all 
 of his men had been killed or wounded. Home ad- 
 dress not given. 
 
 CHATAIGNEAU, YVES . . . Lieutenant 
 French Army. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Verdun, October 1-11, 1918. During 
 the eleven days of action Lieut. Chataigneau con- 
 tributed greatly to the success of our operations, by 
 making repeated journeys to the battle line under 
 most hazardous conditions, making tactical dis- 
 positions of the conquered territory and aiding in 
 the maintenance of the liaison between the regi- 
 mental commander, 26th Infantry, and his assault 
 troops. Home address, Paris, France. 
 
 CHATMAN, GROVER M. . . . Private 
 
 75th Company, 6th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Thiaucourt, 
 France, September 15, 1918. While his platoon 
 was occupying an outpost line in close proximity 
 to the enemy, Pvt. Chatman voluntarily crossed 
 an open space swept by machine-gun fire and over- 
 came three snipers who had been harassing his 
 platoon. Home address, Mrs. Clara Gaugler, 
 mother, Refugio, Tex. 
 
 CHAYIE, JOSEPH A. . Private (First Class) 
 Company M, 127th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Terny-Sorny, north of 
 Soissons, France, September 10, 1918. Under 
 heavy shell fire, when movement in the open was 
 extremely hazardous, he made eight trips from the 
 front lines to battalion headquarters with im- 
 
HEROES ALL 
 
 Dortant messages. His courage, high sense of duty, 
 and coolness under fire were an example of heroism 
 ITd devotion to duty which inspired his comrades 
 Home address, John B. Chayie, father, 344 Oale- 
 dornia Street, Calumet, Mich. 
 
 CHEEVERS, EARL J Sergeant 
 
 Headquarters Company,. 132nd Infantry For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Bois de Forges 
 France September 26th 1918. While engaged 
 in maintaining a line of communication, Sergt. 
 Cheevers saw four of the enemy enter a. dugout 
 during an attack. Armed with only a pistol, he 
 followed and, upon reaching the dugout, he ordered 
 the men to come out. When they refused, he 
 entered, routed out and captured twelve prisoners 
 Home address, Mrs. A. L. Erickson, mother, 1117 
 Columbia Avenue, Chicago, 111. 
 
 CHELLIS, WALTER L Sergeant 
 
 Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action 
 near Fismes, between the Ourcq and Vesle Rivers, 
 France, July 31, to August 6, 1918. He displayed 
 exceptional courage and skill in maintaimng ob- 
 servation posts under heavy artillery fare. <-'n Ins 
 own initiative accompanied only by his brother, 
 he reconnoitered the advanced positions of his 
 brigade, passing through three heavily shelled 
 areas, subjected also to the fire of the enemy smpers 
 and machine gunners obtaining information of 
 great importance to his brigade commander. Home 
 address, E. J. ChelUs, father, Ellsworth, Mich. 
 
 CHENEY, HENRY A Private 
 
 Company B, 103d Machine Gun Battalion. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Chateau- 
 Thierry, France, June 18-24, 1918. When his unit 
 advanced on Belleau and Givry he was seriously 
 wounded in the left arm, but continued to carry 
 his heavy gun with his right arm through twelve 
 hundred meters of enemy fire and took up his 
 position with his squad. When a shell struck his 
 position, severely wounding a comrade and half 
 burying him, the gun, and the remainder of the 
 squad, he extricated himself, assisted his corn- 
 panions to recover the gun, and remained at his 
 post until ordered to a dressing station by his 
 platoon commander. Home address, Edward A. 
 Cheney, father, Hocksett. N. H. 
 
 CHENOWETH, CHARLES E. . . Captain 
 363d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action in the Forest of Argonne, France, September 
 29-30, 1918. At the time when troops on the left 
 had retired, Capt. Chenoweth, with his company, 
 covered the left flank of his division and thus pre- 
 vented an attack by the enemy upon its flank. 
 After being severely wounded, he remained at his 
 post until he had issued the necessary orders for 
 holding the position he had seized. Home address, 
 Louise I. Chenoweth, 1396 East 4th Street, Salt 
 Lake City, Utah. 
 
 CHERRY, CLAUD E Sergeant 
 
 Deceased. Company B, 11th Machine Gun 
 Battalion. For extraordinary heroism in action 
 near St. Thibaut, France, August 7, 1918. He 
 commanded the third platoon of his company 
 during the engagement near St. Thibaut. On 
 August 7, 1918, he crossed the Vesle River and took 
 up a position in front of his own infantry on terrain 
 constantly swept by heavy artillery, machine-gun, 
 and sniper fire and directed his guns so skillfully 
 as to silence a machine-gun nest and make possible 
 the Infantry advance. His conspicuous courage 
 was an inspiration to his men. This gallant soldier 
 was killed on August 9, 1918, by a fragment from 
 an aerial bomb. Next of kin, Mrs. Sarah Dema- 
 r est, mother, 216J^ Casseday Avenue, Joliet, 111. 
 
 CHESNEY, ANTHONY .... Corporal 
 Company A, 26th Infantry. After being twice 
 wounded and unable to advance, near Soissons, 
 France, July 19, 1918, he took over an automatic 
 rifle and used it effectively until ordered to the 
 rear by an officer. Home address, Paul Chesney, 
 Kulpmont, Pa. 
 
 CHEVALIER, OLIVER Captain 
 
 French Army. Attached to 42d Division. 7l3t 
 French Infantry. For extraordinary heroism near 
 Champagne, France, July 15-16 and near the 
 Ourcq River, France, July 28 to August 2, 1918. 
 Capt. Chevalier displayed extraordinary heroism 
 and conspicuous gallantry in making daily recon- 
 naissances of the front lines, under unusually 
 heavy machine-gun and artillery fire, rendering 
 valuable aid to the division to which he was attach- 
 ed. Home address, Monsieur Jean Chevalier, Rue 
 de Pontivy, Loudeac, Cotes du Nord. 
 
 CHILDERS, JOHN W. . Private (First Class) 
 Company B, 354th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Remonville, France, Novem- 
 ber 1, 1918. After all his superiors had become 
 casualties, Pvt. Childers assumed command of the 
 platoon and, reorganizing the scattered groups, he 
 led them forward against great resistance and 
 gained his objective. Home address, Mrs. Emma 
 W. Childers, mother. La Grange, Mo. 
 
 CHILDS, HOWARD Corporal 
 
 Company K, 6th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action in the Bois de 
 Belleau June 6-8, 1918. Corpl. Childs with Joseph 
 A. Garges and Benjamin Tilghman, Corpls. and 
 Herman L. McLeod, Pvt, all of the same company, 
 were prominent in the attack on enemy machine- 
 gun positions in the Bois de Belleau on June 6 and 
 8, 1918; were foremost in their company and at 
 all times acquitted themselves with such distinction 
 that they were an example for the remainder of 
 their command. Home address, Mrs. Amanda S, 
 Childs. GranvUle. lU. 
 
 CHILES, WALTER K Sergeant 
 
 Company B, 1st Engineers. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 20, 
 1918. Sergeant Chiles displayed exceptional cour- 
 age, after being wounded, by remaining in comrnand 
 of his platoon under intense bombardment until he 
 received a second severe wound. Home address, 
 Mrs. Fannie Chiles, mother, 1912 Avenue H, Ends- 
 ley, Ala. 
 
 CHIRAFISI, ANTHONY J. . . . Sergeant 
 Company H, 11th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Brandeville, France, Nov- 
 ember 8, 1918. Sergt. Chirafisi volunteered to 
 estabUsh liaison between the battalions of his regi- 
 ment. He crossed a valley under heavy artillery 
 fire and cUmbed for over an hour on a hill exposed 
 to steady machine-gun fire, accomplished his mis- 
 sion, and returned by the same route. Home ad- 
 dress, Joseph Chirafisi, father. Box No. 35, High 
 CUff P. O., Wis. 
 
 CHISHOLM, RAYMOND C. . . . Sergeant 
 Deceased. Company A, 345th Battalion, Tank 
 Corps. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
 Varennes, France, September 26, 1918. After his 
 tank had been hit by a shell Sergt. Chisholna 
 ordered his driver ahead, although fatally wounded. 
 He continued to take an important part in the 
 action until he dropped dead, at his post. Next of 
 kin, Robert M. Chisholm, father, Herbert Street, 
 Springfield, N. J. 
 
 CHITTUM, WARREN A Private 
 
 Company K, 364th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Eclisfontaine, France, Sep- 
 
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 tember 29-October 1, 1918. Although his right 
 thumb had been shot off, Pvt. Chittum remained 
 at his post as carrier of an automatic rifle squad 
 throughout the engagement. Next of kin, Louise 
 W. Chittum, wife, 1230 Jackson Street, San 
 Francisco, Cal. 
 
 CHRISTENBERRY, CURN . . . Private 
 Company L, 167th Infantry. After having been 
 wounded he remained courageously at his post 
 under heavy shell fire, and not only afforded an 
 inspiring example by that fortitude but rescued 
 comrades who had been buried when a shell caved 
 in their trench at Souin, France, July 16, 1918. 
 Home address, Mrs. Luvie Christenberry, mother, 
 Landersville, Ala. 
 
 CHRISTENSEN, HENRY , First Lieutenant 
 Medical Corps, 101st Ambulance Company. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action at Saulx, 
 France, September 25-26, 1918. Lieut. Christensen 
 establishecf and operated a dressing station in an 
 advanced position under constant heavy bombard- 
 ment by the enemy. When word was received that 
 our troops were withdrawing and permission had 
 been given to move his station to a safer position 
 he declined to withdraw, but continued his work of 
 ministering to the wounded. Home address, 4828 
 West Hutchinson Street, Chicago, 111. 
 
 CHRISTENSEN, LEROY C. . . . Private 
 Company F, 2nd Battalion, 5th Regiment, U. S. 
 M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
 Blanc Mont Ridge, France, October 4, 1918. 
 Upon seeing his captain wounded and lying in an 
 exposed position, Pvt. Christensen left shelter and 
 rendered him first aid. He then carried the officer 
 from the area he had been lying, which was sub- 
 jected to an intense machine gun and artillery bar- 
 rage. Next of kin, Christ P. Christensen, father, 
 Glenwood, Minn. 
 
 CHRISTENSON, WALTER T. . . Sergeant 
 Machine Gun Company, 28th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Sedan, Novem- 
 ber 7, 1918. After his platoon commander and the 
 second in command had become casualties, Sergt. 
 Christenson (then a private) took charge of the 
 
 Elatoon, reorganized it, and led it forward, set up 
 is machine guns in the open under the direct fire 
 of enemy machine guns and artillery, and success- 
 fully silenced four enemy machine guns which were 
 impeding the advance of the Infantry. Again he 
 volunteered and carried a message from his company 
 commander to the battalion post of command and 
 brought back an answer without loss of time, 
 through a terrific enemy fire. After his company 
 was relieved, he returned to the former position 
 with a detail of men and brought backjall.the wound- 
 ed of his platoon, personally seeing that they were 
 properly cared for and evacuated. Home address, 
 Mrs. Thomas Christenson, mother, R. F. D. No. 2, 
 Bridman, Mich. 
 
 CHRISTIANSEN, HANS P. . First Sergeant 
 Company A, Twenty-eight Infantry. On May 
 27-28, 1918, at Cantigny, France, he refused to 
 receive treatment, although sick, and walked up 
 and down the line encouraging his men and expos- 
 ing himself to shell and machine-gun fire. Home 
 address, Alice Wiscen, 1462 Almond Avenue, St. 
 Paul, Minn. 
 
 CHRISTIANSON, ENOCH .... 
 
 Private (First Class) 
 Company A, 308th Infantrj'. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Binarville, France, October 
 1, 1918. When the advance of his platoon had been 
 checked by enemy machine-gun fire, Pvt. Christ- 
 iansen deliberately exposed himself to sniper fire 
 in order to locate the position of the sniper who 
 
 had caused several casualties in his platoon. Home 
 address, Tillie Anderson, Rodtagen, Norway. 
 
 CHRISTMAN, CLARENCE R 
 
 Second Lieutenant 
 Machine Gun Battalion. By leading one of his 
 machine guns in advance of the Infantry through 
 a wheat field south of Soissons, France, July 22, 
 1918, he succeeded in obtaining a position of ad- 
 vantage, from which he cleaned out an enemy 
 trench and forced out of action a hostile machine 
 gun which had been holding up the advance of our 
 Infantry. Home address. Miss Nellie M. Christ- 
 man, sister, 1524 Amsterdam Avenue, New York 
 City. 
 
 CHRISTOPHER, JOHN C. . First Lieutenant 
 168th Infantry. He led his platoon against the 
 Prussian Guards on Hill No. 212, near Sergy, France} 
 on July 28, 1918. So courageous was he and so 
 skillful in directing the attack that 13 of the enemy's 
 best troops were captured at their guns and 6 
 machine guns were taken and turned on the foe. 
 Home address, Mrs. Fannie H. Christopher, Red 
 Oak, la. 
 
 CHURCH, JOHN H. . . Second Lieutenant 
 28th Infantry. Knocked down and rendered 
 unconscious by the explosion of a shell early in the 
 attack on Cantigny, France, May 28-31, 1918, he 
 staggered forward as soon as he regained conscious- 
 ness and insisted upon resuming command, thereby 
 giving a striking example of fortitude to his men. 
 Home address, Louis Crespen, 448 Broadway, 
 Flushing, N. Y. 
 
 CHYKO, JOHN Corporal 
 
 Company E, 314th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Moirey, France, November 
 10,1918. Taking command of a platoon in the 
 absence of officers and sergeants, he led a successful 
 assault. With a small detachment of his men, he 
 wiped out several machine-gun nests, thereby 
 aiding in the advance of his battalion. On the 
 same evening, after establishing listening posts, he 
 patroled with three men 1 kilometer from the front 
 line, thus establishing security of the battalion 
 position for the night. Home address, Michael 
 Chyko, father, Beaver Valley, Pa. 
 
 CINAMON, ARCHIE Private 
 
 Machine Gun Company, 117th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Bellicourt, 
 France, September 29, 1918. Pvt. Cinamon, a 
 runner, carried many messages under heavy fire. 
 At one time when his platoon was held up by ma- 
 chine-gun fire he, with another soldier, refused to 
 take cover, but delivered effective rifle fire until the 
 machine gun was silenced, thereby enabling his 
 platoon to continue its advance. Home address, 
 Mrs. Bessie Heck, sister, Rodgersville, Tenn. 
 
 CLABBY, JOHN J Sergeant 
 
 Company F, 101st Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Epieds, France, July 23, 
 1918. During the advance by his platoon upon 
 machine-gun nests in Trugny Woods he observed 
 a German machine gun on his right flank. He 
 charged it single-handed in the face of its fire, killed 
 the gunners, and destroyed the gun. Home ad- 
 dress, Mrs. Bridget Clabby, 173 Valley Street, 
 Providence, R. I. 
 
 CLAFLIN, JAMES A Sergeant 
 
 Medical Detachment, 5th Machine Gun Bat- 
 talion. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
 Thiacourt, France, September 13, 1918. In a 
 territory swept by the direct fire of two German 
 batteries Sergt. Claffin displayed great courage 
 and devotion to duty in giving first aid to the 
 wounded and in superintending their removal to a 
 
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 place of safety. Next of kin, George B. Claflin, 
 father, Riverton, N. J. 
 
 CLAPP, DAVID O. . . Private (First Class) 
 Company B, 28th Infantry. During the defense 
 of Cantigny, France, May 28, 1918, although 
 wounded several times, he stayed with his auto- 
 matic rifle and assisted in the reconsohdation of his 
 platoon. He was ordered to the aid station, but 
 after receiving first aid insisted on returning to his 
 post, where he remained working until forced to be 
 evacuated. Home address, David Clapp, father, 
 600 West 6th Street, St. Ada, Okla. 
 
 CLAPP, KENNETH SMITH ... . 
 
 Second Lieutenant 
 
 27th Aero Squadron. Outnumbered and handi- 
 capped by his presence far behind the German lines, 
 he and three flying companions fought brilliantly 
 a large group of enemy planes, bringing down or 
 putting to flight all in the attacking party, while 
 performing an important mission near Luneville, 
 France, June 13, 1918. Home address, W. M. 
 Clapp, brother, Columbia City, Ind. 
 
 CLARK, ARTHUR I Sergeant 
 
 Company C, 39th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Esnes, France, September 26, 
 1918. Sergeant Clark was in command of one pla- 
 toon of his company, which was held up by intense 
 enemy machine-gun fire. Accompanied by two 
 other soldiers, he voluntarily made an attack on one 
 of the nests under heavy fire, firing a rifle grenade 
 into it and forcing its surrender. He then advanced 
 on another machine-gun nest and captured it, tak- 
 ing seven prisoners from both nests. His platoon 
 having been forced to fall back by machine-gun fire 
 from the rear, he reorganized it and led it in a suc- 
 cessful attack on 75 of the enemy whom he discov- 
 ered near by. Home address, Mrs. George Clark, 
 mother, 6203^ Virginia Street, Sioux City, la. 
 
 CLARK, CHALMERS Private 
 
 eth Regiment, U. S. M. C. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near St. Etienne, France, October 
 3-9, 1918. Displaying remarkable devotion to 
 duty, Pvt. Clark remained on duty as a battalion 
 runner for six days and nights, almost without 
 rest, continually risking his life in crossing 
 fields swept by machine-gun and shell fire on 
 liaison and reconnaissance missions for which he 
 volunteered. Each night he organized and guided 
 carrying parties, bringing food and water to the 
 men in the front lines. Home address, Mrs. Sarah 
 B. Clark, mother, Oberline, Mo. 
 
 CLARK, GEORGE E Sergeant 
 
 Battery D, 122nd Field Artillery. For extra- 
 ordinary heroism in action near Epionville, 
 France, October, 1918. When his battery echelon 
 was bombed, Sergt. Clark, with great courage and 
 presence of mind, conducted his men to shelter 
 and then took charge of rescuing and treating the 
 wounded, until he was himself wounded by an ex- 
 ploding bomb, necessitating the amputation of 
 one of his arms. Home address, Mrs. Anna G. 
 Clark, mother, 537 Lumbard Avenue, Chicago, 
 
 CLARK, GUY H Corporal 
 
 Company F, 5th Marines. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Blanc Mont Ridge, France, 
 October 5, 1918. Learning that a number of wound- 
 ed soldiers were lying in no man's land, Corpl. 
 Clark immediately volunteered to help carry them 
 in. He made several trips over an area which was 
 constantly shelled and subjected to machine-gun 
 and rifle fire. Home address, Charies Clark, father, 
 341 Pleasant Street, St. Paul, Miim 
 
 CLARK, HARRY C Sergeant 
 
 Company G, 115th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action in the Bois de Montagne, France, 
 October 15, 1918. Sergt. Clark remained for two 
 days by himself in a sniper's post in advance of the 
 front line, killing 12 enemy scouts. When all of 
 the officers of his company had been incapacitated 
 this soldier took command and steadied his men 
 by his own coolness and courage. He remained 
 on duty until he was severely wounded while lead- 
 ing a combat liaison patrol. Next of kin, James D. 
 Clark, brother, Dawson, Md. 
 
 CLARK, JAMES PAUL .... Corporal 
 Deceased. Company F, 108th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Ronssoy, 
 France, September 29, 1918. Corpl. Clark dis- 
 played unusual courage and leadership in taking 
 command of his company after all the officers had 
 been killed and leading it into effective combat. 
 Next of kin, James W. Clark, 357 South Avenue, 
 Medina, N. Y. 
 
 CLARK, MERL E Sergeant 
 
 Company C, 168th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at the Cotedechatillon, east of 
 Grandpre, France, October 16, 1918. Sergt. Clark, 
 after leading his platoon in a resolute assault across 
 open ground swept by machine-gun fire, saw his left 
 held up by machine-gun nest. Taking four soldiers, 
 he flanked the enemy position, killed four Germans, 
 capturing two prisoners, and two heavy machine 
 guns, his own detachment suffering no casualties. 
 Sergt. Clark executed this movement with except- 
 ional skill, daring, and promptness, and in less than 
 10 minutes cleared the ground for the advance 
 of two companies. Home address, Mrs. James E. 
 Clark, mother, 936 Walnut Street, Webster City, 
 Iowa. 
 
 CLARK, ORRIE A. . . Private (First Class) 
 Company F, 307th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action on Hill 275 in the Forest of 
 Argonne, France, October 5, 1918. When an officer 
 called for volunteers to cut an opening in a thick 
 barbed wire entanglement, Pvt. Clark unhesitat- 
 ingly responded and under the enemy's rifle fire and 
 cross fire from two machine-guns, worked for more 
 than an hour at cutting the wire, desisting only 
 when ordered to do so by his officers. He then re- 
 turned to his organization through the enemy's ar- 
 tillery barrage. 
 
 For the following act of extraordinary heroism 
 in action near Fismes, France, September 5, 1918, 
 Pvt. Clark is awarded an Oak Leaf Cluster, to be 
 worn with the Distinguished Service Cross awarded 
 him on May 3rd, 1919. Pvt. Clark volunteered 
 and carried a message from his platoon commander 
 to a squad leader, through continuous shell and 
 machine-gun fire, and was thereby the means of 
 saving the Uves of six men of the squad. Home 
 address, Mrs. Lillian Edders, sister. West Main 
 Street, Phelps, N. Y. 
 
 CLARK, PATRICK J. . Private (First Class) 
 Company C, 5th Machine Gun Battalion. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Thiaucourt, 
 France, September 13, 1918. On two occasions 
 Pvt. Clark unhesitatingly went through heavy 
 machine-gun fire, carrying messages. Later, when 
 volunteers were called for to take a message 
 through a violent barrage, he was the first to res- 
 pond. Home address, Mrs. Mary McCall, sister, 
 353 Carroll Avenue, Bridgeport, Conn. 
 
 CLARK, ROBERT P. . Second Lieutenant 
 
 16th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Cantigny, France, July 4, 1918. Ac- 
 companied by five men, Lieut. Clark rushed a 
 trench manned by a greatly superior number of the 
 enemy, and fought until the entire enemy garrison 
 had been killed or wounded. Four of his patrol 
 
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 were killed and one wounded in the encounter. He 
 bandaged the wounded man and returned to our 
 lines, carrying a wounded German prisoner. Home 
 address, J. Fred Clark, father, Lincoln, Me. 
 
 CLARK, WILLIAM L. . Private (First Class) 
 Company D, 120th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, Septem- 
 ber 29, 1918. With eight other soldiers, comprising 
 the company headquarters detachment, he assisted 
 his company commander in cleaning out enemy 
 dugouts along a canal and capturing 242 prisoners. 
 Home address, Walter G. Clark, brother. Fountain 
 City, Tenn. 
 
 CLARKE, GEORGE G. . Second Lieutenant 
 11th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Reimoiville, France, November 5-10, 
 1918. Lieut. Clarke set an example of bravery 
 and self-sacrifice to his men during the period 
 November 5-9. On November 10, while assembling 
 his company, he discovered a wounded man lying 
 in a place exposed to machine-gun fire, and, regard- 
 less of his own danger, carried him to a place of 
 safety. Home address, William B. Clarke, Waukon, 
 Iowa. 
 
 CLARICE, JAMES L Private 
 
 47th Company, Fifth Regiment, U. S. M. C. 
 Although wounded in the attack on Bois de BeUeau, 
 France, he crossed through enemy territory to con- 
 vey a message. Home address, Andres J. McCoy, 
 uncle, R. F. D. 2, Seaman, O. 
 
 CLARKE, SHELDON V. . . First Lieutenant 
 Balloon Section. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Raulecourt, France, August 28 and 
 September 26, 1918. While making a general sur- 
 veillance of enemy territory on August 28, and Sep- 
 tember 26, 1918, Lieut. Clarke was attacked by 
 enemy planes. On both occasions he remained at 
 his post and directed the fire by telephone until his 
 balloon had been set on fire. On August 28 he as- 
 sisted a passenger to descend, and did not jump 
 himself until the other's parachute had opened. On 
 both occasions he reascended as soon as another 
 balloon could be obtained. Home address, Virginia 
 A. Clarke, mother, 409 East Third Street, WilUams- 
 port, Pa. 
 
 CLARKSTON, SAMUEL . Gunnery Sergeant 
 Machine Gun Company, Fifth Marines. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Beaumont, 
 France, November 10-11, 1918. Leading the one 
 remaining machine-gun crew across the River 
 Meuse Sergt. Clarkston, under trying conditions, 
 established a stronghold from which he inflicted 
 severe losses on the enemy. Next of kin, Mrs. Jane 
 Clarkston, mother, general delivery, Druprock, Ky. 
 
 CLARY, EMMET S Private 
 
 Company B, Machine Gun Battalion. Shocked 
 and bruised by a shell near Soissons, France, July 
 19, 1918, he was taken to an aid station and put 
 with the wounded who were to be evacuated; but 
 when Infantry reenforcements passed by he joined 
 them, participated in their attack, and fought 
 effectively with rifle and bayonet. He took five 
 prisoners and was ordered to escort them to the 
 rear. On his way back he ascertained the location 
 of his company commander, and, after disposing of 
 his prisoners, he reported back to his organization 
 and asked for further duty. Home address, H. L. 
 Clary, Odum, Ga. 
 
 CLASBY, DANIEL J Private 
 
 Company F, 101st Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bois de St. Remy, France, 
 September 12, 1918. Accompanying two other 
 soldiers Pvt. Clasby rushed forward in advance of 
 his lines, exposed to heavy machine-gun fire, and 
 
 captured two machine guns and six of the enemy 
 who were manning the position. Home address, 
 Mrs. Alice Clasby, 51 Ash Street, Waltham, Mass. 
 
 CLAUSON, OSCAR Private 
 
 Company F, 362d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near the Scheldt River, Belgium, 
 October 31, 1918. When the advance of the front 
 line was held up by fire from a machine-gun nest 
 300 yards to the front, Pvt. Clauson with two others 
 crossed the open field in the face of fire from enemy 
 artillery, machine guns and snipers. Charging the 
 nest, they killed two of the crew, wounded two 
 others, and captured five, together with the machine 
 gun. Home address, Glaus Anderson, father, 
 Grenna Snaaland, Sweden. 
 
 CLAY, FRED Corporal 
 
 Company K, 125th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Sergy, France, July 31, 1918. 
 After all runners had become casualties in attempt- 
 ing to carry out their missions, Corp. Clay volun- 
 tarily assumed the duties of company runner. His 
 efforts were materially responsible for success gained 
 during the day, during the course of which he re- 
 peatedly exposed himself to direct enemy artillery 
 and machine-gun fire. Home address, John L. 
 Clay, father, 513 South Porter Street, Saginaw, 
 Mich. 
 
 CLELAND, JOHN R. D. . . First Lieutenant 
 28th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Soissons, France, July 21, 1918. Although 
 he was wounded before and in the attack upon 
 Berzy-le-Sec, he declined an opportunity to be evac- 
 uated and led his platoon to its final objective, 
 which he consolidated and held. Home address, 
 John L. Dogget, Lancaster Terrace, Jacksonville, 
 Fla. 
 
 CLEMENTSON, HARRY B. . . . Private 
 Company A, 305th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Caree Four de Meurrussons, 
 France, September 27, 1918. After his company had 
 taken shelter from the enfilading machine-gun and 
 trench-mortar fire, Pvt. Clementson, accompanied 
 by two other soldiers, crawled out, in the face of a 
 machine-gun barrage, to the aid of wounded com- 
 rades, thus saving the lives of at least two of his 
 companions. Home address, Mrs. Hanna Clement- 
 son, mother. Eagle Bend, Minn. 
 
 CLERMONT, JOSEPH R Private 
 
 Company M, 326th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near St. Juvin, France, October 
 16, 1918. With another soldier, Pvt. Clermont ad- 
 vanced several hundred yards ahead of the front 
 line under heavy artillery and machine-gun fire and 
 rescued a wounded comrade. Home address, Alfred 
 Clermont, father, 230 Eagle Street, Fall River, 
 Mass. 
 
 CLEVELAND, VICTOR A. . . . Corporal 
 Deceased. 130th Infantry, Company L. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action in the Bois-de-Chau, 
 France, October 12, 1918. Corp. Cleveland led a 
 detail to the rescue of an officer who had been caught 
 in the heavy barrage of gas and high-explosive 
 shells and seriously wounded. In his efforts to get 
 the wounded officer to an aid station this coura- 
 geous soldier was killed. Next of kin, Ella Steele, 
 mother, Louisville, III. 
 
 CLINGY. WILL . . . Private (First Class) 
 Company F, 366th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Frapelle, France, September 
 4, 1918. He showed exceptional bravery during an 
 enemy raid. His teammate on an automatic rifle 
 having been mortally wounded, and although he 
 was himself severely wounded he continued to 
 serve his weapon alone until the raid was driven 
 
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 back Home address, John CUncy, father, 2616 
 Sixth Avenue, North Birmingham, Ala. 
 
 CLINE, JACOB F bugler 
 
 Deceased. Company D, 111th Machine Gun 
 Battalion. For extraordinary teroisrn in action 
 near Verdun. France, October 11, 1918. Bugler 
 CUne voluntarily left cover to carry a htter through 
 an intense bombardment, after the litter bearers had 
 been wounded. Ho was killed while on this duty. 
 Home address, Jacob F. Cline, father 148 Hacken- 
 sack plank Road, Town of Umon, N. J. 
 
 CLINE, JESSE L Private 
 
 Company A, 6l8t Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Lion-devant-Dun, France, 
 November 7, 1918. Although entirely unac- 
 quainted with the personnel of his company, to 
 which he had just been assigned, Pyt. CUne volun- 
 teered and led a party of 20 men in a successful 
 attack on a strong enemy machine-gun position. 
 Home address, Carrie Brooks Cline, sister. War 
 Eagle, W.Va. 
 
 CLOSE, HARRY L Corporal 
 
 Company D, 106th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Ronssoy, France, September 
 27, 1918. During operations against the Hinden- 
 bu'rg line, Corp. Close, single handed, attacked a 
 group of 13 of the enemy. By hard fighting he suc- 
 ceeded in killing three and taking the remainder as 
 prisoners, marching them to the rear under heavy 
 fire of machine guns and shells. When returning to 
 his command he was wounded. Home address, 
 Mrs. Margaret Fitzpatrick, mother, 8782 Bay 
 Twenty-first Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. 
 
 COAKLEY, JOHN L Corporal 
 
 Battery B, 17th Field Artillery. For extraordin- 
 ary heroism in action near Somme-Py, France, 
 October 9, 1918. Although seriously wounded and 
 still exposed to enemy shell fire Corp. Coakley re- 
 fused treatment until three other members of his 
 squad had been removed and attended to. Next 
 of kin, Mrs. Rose Coakley, mother, 373 South 
 Boake Street, Kansas City, Kans. 
 
 COATS, LORENZA C Private 
 
 Company A, 56th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Rembercourt, France, Octo- 
 ber 9-November 11, 1918. As company and 
 platoon runner. Private Coats worked tirelessly, 
 being on duty almost constantly both day and 
 night, and carrying numerous messages, under 
 enemy machine-gun and artillery fire. Home ad- 
 dress, Mrs. Delma Coats, wife, Winnsboro, Tex. 
 
 COCHRAN, JOHN B Sergeant 
 
 Company A, 357th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Fey-en-Haye, France, Sep- 
 tember 12, 1918. Although severely wounded he 
 led his section forward and captured three machine 
 guns. Home address, Mrs. John B. Cochran, wife, 
 810 West Reno Street, Oklahoma City, Okla. 
 
 COCHRAN, WILLIAM F Sergeant 
 
 Deceased. Company A, 61st Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action in the Bois de Rappes, 
 France, October 14, 1918. Disregarding his own 
 personal safety, Sergt. Cochran assisted in reorgan- 
 izing his company under heavy machine-gun and 
 artillery fire and leading it against machine-gun 
 nests, which were holding up the advance of his 
 battalion. He was killed in action during this en- 
 gagement. Next of kin, David V. Cochran, brother, 
 Gulfport, Misa. 
 
 COCHRANE, ROBERT S 
 
 Chief Pharmacist's Mate 
 
 Attached to 6th Machine Gun Battalion. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne, 
 
 France, October 3-4, 1918. Chief Pharmacist's 
 Mate Cochrane continued to dress wounded when 
 the area in which he was working was swept by 
 machine-gun fire. He was an example of coolness 
 to all during 48 hours of continuous shell fire, never 
 hesitating to expose himself to danger when assis- 
 tance was needed. Home address, William J. Reid, 
 imcle, Hichburg, S. C. 
 
 CODY, WILLIAM C Private 
 
 Company C, 56th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Rembercourt, France, 
 October 9, — November 11, 1918. As company 
 and platoon runner, Pvt. Cody worked tirelessly, 
 being on duty almost constantly both day and 
 night, carrying numerous messages under enemy 
 machine-gun and artillery fire. Home address, 
 Jean Cody, brother, Locust Grove, Okla. 
 
 COFF, JOSEPH J Bugler 
 
 Company F, 138th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Very, France, September 
 26, 1918i Bugler Coff was a member of liaison 
 group, who worked their way 1,000 yards in advance 
 of their first wave. Surrounded by enemy machine- 
 guns. Bugler Coff, accompanied by two more 
 soldiers, silenced two machine guns and took 23 
 prisoners. Seriously gassed he persisted in remain- 
 ing in the fight, until exhausted. Home address, 
 Julian Coff, brother, 3043 Fair Avenue, St. Louis, 
 Mo. 
 
 COFFEY, LUKE Private 
 
 Company F, lOSth Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Ronssoy, France, September 
 28, 1918. He displayed rare courage in leaving 
 shelter and going into an open field under heavy 
 shell and machine-gun fire and rescuing wounded 
 soldiers of another regiment. 
 
 An oak leaf cluster, to be worn with the disting- 
 uished service cross, is awarded Pvt. Coffey for the 
 following act of extraordinary heroism in action 
 near Ronssoy, France, September 29, 1918. When 
 all the other members of his squad had been killed 
 or wounded, he picked up an automatic rifle and 
 advanced alone against an enemy position. Home 
 address, Joseph Coffey, father, 306 East 126th 
 Street, New York City. 
 
 COFFMAN, RALPH L Sergeant 
 
 Deceased. Company B, 15th Machine Gun 
 Battalion. For extraordinary heroism in action 
 near Brieulles, France, November 4, 1918. When 
 his advance had been held up by an enemy machine 
 gun, having been advised that the crew manning 
 the gun would die rather than surrender, 
 Sergt. Coffman alone attacked the gun. His at- 
 tempt proved fatal, for he was killed before reaching 
 the gun. His action, however, enabled his platoon 
 to overcome the resistance without further serious 
 loss. Next of kin, J. M. Coffman, father. New 
 Cambria, Mo. 
 
 COGSWELL, JULIUS C. . . First Lieutenant 
 Company G, 6th Regiment, U. S. M. C. Hav- 
 ing been previously wounded in the bombardment 
 of La Cense Farm, France, he refused to be 
 evacuated, and handled his platoon with marked 
 bravery and skill in an assault on a formidable ma- 
 chine-gun position until seriously wounded on June 
 6, 1918. Home address, W. H. Cogswell, father, 
 Charleston, S. C. 
 
 COHEE, ORA J First Lieutenant 
 
 Chaplain, 34th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Rembercourt, France, Nov- 
 ember 1-2, 1918. Chaplain Cohee worked untiring- 
 ly, under constant artillery fire, for two days, in 
 charge of the stretcher bearers, personally assisted 
 in carrying wounded men to safety. Home address, 
 Mrs. Ora J. Cohee, 504 South Green Street, 
 Crawfordsville, Ind. 
 
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE CROSS 
 
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 COHEN, ABRAHAM Private 
 
 Attached to Sanitary Troops, 103d Infantry. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action near Verdun, 
 France, November 9, 1918. After three others 
 had failed in the attempt and were wounded, Pvt. 
 Cohen went out under terrific machine-gun fire and 
 gave first aid to a wounded soldier. Home address. 
 Rev. A. H. Wheelock, guardian, Great Plain 
 Avenue, Needman, Mass. 
 
 COHEN. FRANK J Private 
 
 Headquarters Company, 107th Field Artillery. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action near Baslieux, 
 France, September 5, 1918. On duty with an 
 officer at an observation post far in advance of the 
 Infantry line, he exposed himself to heavy machine- 
 gun fire to obtain stretcher and bandages when 
 the oflJcer was hit by a machine-gun bullet. The 
 officer's wound having proved fatal, Pvt. Cohen, 
 the following day, volunteered to go out and assist 
 in bringing back the body, being constantly sub- 
 jected to enemy fire. Home address, Samuel Cohen, 
 father, 76 Arthur Street, Pittsburgh, Pa. 
 
 COHN, DAVID H. . . . First Lieutenant 
 Deceased. 363d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Spitaals Bosschen, Belgium, 
 October 31, 1918. When hia company met with 
 determined resistance from enemy machine guns 
 and 8nip>ers, Lieut. Cohn, being the only officer 
 remaining with his company, undertook a dangerous 
 reconnaissance" himself rather than assign the mis- 
 sion to others, and while so engaged was mortally 
 wounded. Next of kin, Herman Cohn, father, 
 628 South Walnut Street, Spokane, Wash. 
 
 COHN, EUGENE S Captain 
 
 364th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Exmorieux Farm, France, October 2, 
 1918. After being painfully wounded by shrapnel, 
 Capt. Cohn refused to go to the rear and remained 
 on duty with his company in the front Une without 
 medical attention for 54 hours. Home address, Mrs. 
 Marthena R. Cohn, wife, R. F. D. No. 6, Seattle, 
 Wash. 
 
 COLE, ALAN RAMSAY . Second Lieutenant 
 16th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Soissons, France, July 18, 1918. Al- 
 though wounded early in the morning, he continued 
 to lead his platoon in the front wave, personally 
 silencing machine-gun nests, displaying wonderful 
 courage, leadership, and devotion to duty during 
 the entire operations. He remained with his 
 platoon until ordered to the rear by his battalion 
 commander. Home addrress, H. E. Cole, father, 
 Bridgton, Me. 
 
 COLE, CHARLES E Private 
 
 Company F, 359th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Borrut, France, November 
 1, 1918. Under heavy machine-gun fire Pvt. Cole 
 organized two broken platoons and guided them into 
 
 Eosition. Through two days of strong operation 
 e acted as runner, carrying messages to the front, 
 and returning with valuable information, at all 
 times exposed to severe shell and machine-gun 
 fire. Home address, Mrs. James Newberg, aunt, 
 5915 South Calumet Avenue, Chicago, 111. 
 
 COLE, EDWARD B Major 
 
 Deceased. 6th Machine Gun Battalion, 6th 
 Regiment, U. S. M. C. In the Bois de Belleau, 
 France, on June 6, 1918, his unusual heroism in 
 leading his company under heavy fire enabled it 
 to fight with exceptional eflPectiveness. He person- 
 ally worked fearlessly until he was mortally 
 wounded. Next of kin, Mrs. Edward B. Cole, 
 wife, 22 Strathmore Road, Brookline, Mass. 
 
 COLE, JAMES E Private 
 
 Company B, 6th Machine Gun Battalion. 
 U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action 
 near Beaumont, France, November 10, 1918. 
 Pvt. Cole was painfully wounded in the foot by a 
 bursting shell which killed or wounded all the 
 members of his gun crew, but, as soon as he had 
 obtained first aid treatment, he immediately 
 returned to his comrades and worked all night 
 under heavy shell fire at carrying wounded to the 
 dressing station. Home address, Mrs. Anna Cole, 
 R. F. D., Port Jervis, N. J. 
 
 COLEBANK, PHILIP R. . . First Lieutenant 
 Deceased. 147th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Ivoiry, France, September 
 29, 1918. This officer with two soldiers went 
 out in the face of heavy machine-gun and artillery 
 fire to bring in a wounded soldier. As they reached 
 the wounded man a shell burst, killing him 
 instantly. Next of kin, Mrs. Emma R. Colebank, 
 wife, 2905 Robertson Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio. 
 
 COLEMAN, CARROLL J. ... 
 
 Private (First Class) 
 Company H, 311th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Grand Pre, France, October 
 17, 1918, and November 1, 1918. With another 
 soldier, Pvt. Coleman went out twenty-five yards 
 in advance of the front line, under severe shell and 
 machine-gun fire, and carried to shelter a wounded 
 comrade. After administering first aid, they car- 
 ried him four kilometers to the dressing station 
 across fields exposed to heavy hostile fire. On 
 November 1, Pvt. Coleman went through heavy 
 artillery and machine-gun fire and assisted in car- 
 rying his commanding officer, who had been wound- 
 ed, to the Aid Station. Upon his return, though 
 nearly exhausted, he volunteered to go back with 
 an ammunition detail. Home address, Mrs. Mary 
 Coleman, mother. Post Office Box 91, Shodack 
 Landing, N. Y. 
 
 COLEMAN, RUFUS M Private 
 
 Company B, 115th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Verdun, France, October 
 8-24, 1918. In the Verdun sector, east of Meuse, 
 Pvt. Coleman volunteered on several occasions, 
 during a heavy barrage, to take messages to the 
 battaUon commander. He at all times disregarded 
 his personal safety, and his splendid work was an 
 inspiration to all those associated with him. Home 
 address, Mrs. OUve J. Coleman, mother, Weleetka, 
 Okla. 
 
 COLEMAN. WALLACE . . First Lieutenant 
 Air Service, pilot, Obseravtion Group, 4th Corps. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action near Jaulny 
 France, September 12-13, 1918. On September 12 
 Lieut. Coleman, pilot, and Second Lieut. William 
 Belzer, observer, while on an artillery surveillance 
 mission were attacked by an enemy plane. They 
 waited until the enemy was at close range and then 
 fired 50 rounds directly into the vital parts of the 
 enemy machine, which was seen to disappear out 
 of control. The next day Lieuts. Belzer and Cole- 
 man, while on a reconnaisance mission, were at- 
 tacked by seven enemy aircraft. They unhesi- 
 tatingly opened fire, but, owing to their guns being 
 jammed, were forced to withdraw to our lines, 
 where, clearing the jam, they returned to finish the 
 mission. Their guns again jammed, and they were 
 driven back by a large patrol of enemy planes. 
 After skillful maneuvering they succeeded in putting 
 one gun into use and returned a third time, only to 
 be driven back. Undaunted, they returned the 
 fourth time and accomplished their mission, trans- 
 mitting valuable information to the Infantry head- 
 quarters. Home address, P. B. Coleman, father, 
 1625 Boyd Avenue, Racine, Wis. 
 
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 HEROES ALL 
 
 COLFLESH, ROBERT Corporal 
 
 Company M. 7th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Fossoy, France, July 14, 
 1918. After his men had been caught in an intense 
 artillery shelling, Corp. Colflesh, although wounded, 
 refused to seek shelter until all his men had taken 
 cover. While aiding the last man into a trench he 
 received a second wound. Home address, F. H. 
 Colflesh, 777 West Fourteenth Street, Des Moines, 
 Iowa. 
 
 COLLETTE, JOE . . . Private (First Class) 
 Company L, 166th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Sedan, France, November 7, 
 1918. After his company had taken up a position 
 and were waiting for orders, Pvt. CoUette, in the 
 absence of the company's runners, volunteered and 
 carried all messages to and from the battalion post 
 of command some 800 yards distant. His route lay 
 over a steep hillside subjected to a heavy concentra- 
 tion of artillery machine-gun and sniper fire. He 
 continued to carry messages after learning that the 
 enemy had the exact range of the post of command 
 and a shell struck the building, killing several of 
 the men. Having had nothing to eat for 36 hours, 
 he finally fell, completely exhausted. Home ad- 
 dress, Alfred CoUette, father, Dayton, Minn. 
 
 COLLEY, DWIGHT T Captain 
 
 104th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Bois d'Haumont, France, October 16, 
 1918. On October 16 Capt. CoUey, then second lieu- 
 tenant, led his company to the enemy's trenches 
 despite the failure of supporting tanks to advance. 
 After the order to withdraw had been given, he re- 
 mained on the field, personally superintending the 
 removal of every wounded man. He crawled along 
 the ground for a long distance, under the close 
 range fire of enemy machine guns, in order to make 
 sure that no wounded men had been left behind. 
 Home address, Mrs. Elsie N. Colley, wife, Nayatt, 
 R.I. 
 
 COLLEY, THOMAS C. . . First Lieutenant 
 Company A, 308th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Stonne, France, November 6, 
 1918. Though wounded, Lieut. Colley voluntarily 
 went through shell fire and gave first aid to the 
 wounded members of his platoon, thereby receiv- 
 ing additional wounds. Next of kin, R. L. Colley, 
 brother, 922 Navarro Avenue, Mart, Tex. 
 
 COLLIER, CLIVE C Corporal 
 
 Company D, 359th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Villers-devant-Dun, France, 
 November 1-2, 1918. Corp. Collier courageously 
 led his squad through heavy machine-gun and ar- 
 tillery fire and drove off several machine-gun crews. 
 Next day after being wounded by fire from a heavy 
 Maxim gun, he continued the advance, captured 
 the gun, killed one of the crew, and took two pris- 
 oners. Home address, William H. Collier, brother, 
 Goose Creek, Texas. 
 
 COLLINGE, PERCY T. . Sergeant (First Class) 
 Medical Detachment, 316th Engineers. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Very, France, 
 October 1-2, 1918. He courageously and skillfully 
 directed his men in giving aid to wounded soldiers 
 under heavy shell fire. After being wounded he 
 continued on duty until weariness forced him to go 
 to the hospital. Within two days he was again with 
 his detachment. Home address, Mrs. Maude M. 
 Collinge, McMinnville, Ore. 
 
 COLLINS, EMMETT E Sergeant 
 
 Deceased. Machine-Gun Company, 168th Infan- 
 try. For extraordinary heroism in action near the 
 Ourcq River, France, July 28, 1918. After being 
 wounded. Sergeant Collins voluntarily returned to 
 his company as soon as he had received first aid, and 
 
 fought courageously until he was killed. Next of 
 kin, Mrs. Fannie Collins, 815 East Pennsylvania 
 Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa. 
 
 COLLINS, IRUM Q Private 
 
 Company D, 114th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Verdun, France, October 
 12-17, 1918. He displayed exceptional bravery 
 carrying messages as a runner through barrage fire 
 and gassed areas with heroic devotion to duty until 
 he was finally overcome by gas. Home address, 
 Mrs. Lydia CoUins, P. O. Box 163, Sterling, Mich. 
 
 COLLINS, JAMES H Private 
 
 Company L, 308th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action west of St. Juvin, France, October 
 16, 1918. Pvt. Collins, with another soldier, volun- 
 teered to cross a level open space for 600 yards, 
 swept by converging machine-gun fire, to deliver a 
 message to the front line, undeterred by the knowl- 
 edge that six other soldiers had been wounded in a 
 similar attempt. Crawling from one shell hole to 
 another, he succeeded in reaching the front line 
 and delivering the message. Home address, 
 Thomas Collins, father. Sag Harbor, N. Y. 
 
 COLLINS, JAMES P. . . . First Sergeant 
 Company D, 312th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Grand-pre, France, October 
 23, 1918. Upon his own initiative Sergt. Collins 
 crossed an open field heavily swept by machine-gun 
 fire, and, assisted by two other soldiers, carried to 
 shelter his company commander, who had been mor- 
 tally wounded. Home address, Owen Collins, 
 father, 1204J^ Railroad Street, Franklin, Pa. 
 
 COLLINS, PATRICK . . Second Lieutenant 
 167th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Sergy, France, July 31, .1918. Being in- 
 formed that a wounded man was lying in No Man's 
 Land, Lieut. Collins, then sergeant, immediately 
 volunteered and, with Pvt. Pitts, went to his aid. 
 The intense fire of the enemy necessitated crawling 
 the entire distance. While on the return trip the 
 wounded man was hit by a machine-gun bullet and 
 instantly killed, but these two men brought in the 
 dead body, crawling with great difficulty over the 
 shell-torn ground. Home address. Miss Nellie 
 Collins, care of Messrs. Revington (Ltd.) Denny 
 Street, Tralee, Ireland. 
 
 COLLINS, ROBERT L Sergeant 
 
 Company L, 305th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bois de la Naza, France, 
 October 5, 1918. In the face of heavy machine-gun 
 fire and grenades, he went forward with three other 
 soldiers and brought back five seriously wounded 
 men to a point where they could be given first-aid 
 treatment. With utter disregard for his personal 
 safety, he displayed coolness and good judgment 
 effecting the rescue. Home address, Margaret 
 Miller, sister, 190 Hewett Street, Bridgeport, Conn. 
 
 COLLINS, WILBUR M Captain 
 
 327th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Chatel-Ch6h6ry, France, October 8, 
 1918. After the barrage had failed to fall in time, 
 he led his platoon into the face of machine-gun fire, 
 personally capturing one gun and turning it on the 
 enemy, causing them to flee in disorder. Having 
 reached his objective, he organized his positions 
 under a heavy artillery barrage. Home address, 
 Mrs. Wilbur M. Collins, wife. Spring and Oak 
 Streets, Macon, Ga. 
 
 COLONNA, THOMS Private 
 
 Company F, 312th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Grand-pre, France, October 17, 
 1918. Upon being wounded by a shell, Pvt. 
 Colonna refused to go to the rear, but remained on 
 the firing fine against the advice of his commanding 
 
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 oflScer, dressing the wounds of two comrades. 
 Home address, Leo Reillo, 313 Pacific Avenue, 
 Jersey City, N. J. 
 
 COLTON, JAMES STANLEY Second Lieutenant 
 116th Engineers. From August 4 to 6, 1918, he 
 successfully carried out a reconnoissance for the 
 location of possible bridge sites across the River 
 Vesle, near Fismes, France. He was constantly 
 under heavy shell fire, and was frequently harassed 
 by fire from hidden machine-gun nests in the town. 
 Nevertheless, he passed beyond our furthest lines 
 and secured the desired information. He was 
 wounded before his mission was accomplished, but 
 refused to return to his battalion until he had made 
 his reconnoissance and had been relieved by another 
 detail. Home address, W. H. Colton, 547 South 
 Madison Avenue, Pasadena, Cal. 
 
 COLVILLE, GEORGE, JR. . . . Corporal 
 Machine Gun Company, 354th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Remonville, 
 France, November 1, 1918. Corp. Colville (then 
 private, first class) was a member of a machine-gun 
 crew firing at close range from a shell hole in an 
 open field, when their gun became disabled. There- 
 upon he and two other soldiers advanced with 
 pistols upon the enemy machine-gun nest, at which 
 they had been firing, and captured it with three 
 guns and nine prisoners. Putting one of the cap- 
 tured guns into immediate action against the 
 enemy, they enabled the Infantry to advance with 
 a minimum of casualties. Home address, George 
 Colville, father, 217 East Chicago Street, Marceline, 
 Mo. 
 
 COLVIN, DAVID P. . . Second Lieutenant 
 Deceased. Company E, 5th Regiment, U. S. M. 
 C. For extraordinary heroism in action in the Bois 
 de Bellcau. France, June 13, 1918. With another 
 soldier. Lieutenant Colvin advanced under the 
 fire of an enemy machine gun, killed four of 
 the crew and captured the gun. Home address, 
 Catherine Quigley, 405 Foster Street, Greensburg, 
 Pa. 
 
 COMBS, STEVE Corporal 
 
 Deceased. Company A, 4th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Cunel, France, 
 October 16, 1918. After all his superior officers 
 and" non-commissioned officers were killed or 
 wounded, Corp. Combs took command of the pla- 
 toon and pushed forward, capturing a machine gun 
 and its crew. Although being mortally wounded a 
 short time afterwards, he constantly called to his 
 companions to continue the advance until he lost 
 consciousness. Next of kin, Mary Palmer, sister, 
 Tallega, Ky. 
 
 COMFORT, CHARLES W., JR. . . Major 
 Medical Corps, 102d Infantry. For extraordin- 
 ary heroism in action at Seicheprey, France, April 
 20, 1918. Major Comfort administered first-aid for 
 36 hours, without rest or relief, to numerous 
 wounded in the open, almost constantly under 
 heavy artillery fire, and assisted in their evacuation 
 thereby setting an example of heroic performance 
 of his duties under the most trying circumstances. 
 A bronze oak leaf is awarded to Major Comfort for 
 the following act of extraordinary heroism: On 
 September 26, 1918, near Marcheville, France, he 
 displayed the highest courage and devotion to duty 
 being continually present on the front line adminis- 
 tering first-aid to the wounded under violent artil- 
 lery and machine-gun fire. Home address, Mrs. 
 Charles W. Comfort, 1190 Chapel Street, New 
 Haven, Conn. 
 
 COMFORT, WILLIS E Captain 
 
 Deceased. 16th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 18, 
 1918. After being severely injured he refused to be 
 
 evacuated, but energetically led his company for- 
 ward to its objective and maintained it there until 
 he was mortally wounded. Next of kin, Mrs. L. L. 
 Comfort, mother. Kit Carson, Colo. 
 
 CONATY, CHARLES C Chaplain 
 
 111th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Crezancy, France, July 16, 1918. With- 
 out regard for his personal safety Chaplain Conaty, 
 under intense shell fire, following the attack of fcus 
 troops from Crezancy to the Marne River, attended 
 the wounded and throughout the night searched and 
 assisted in carrying wounded to the dressing 
 station. Home address, Francis P. Conaty, 33 
 Hodes Avenue, Taunton, Mass. 
 
 CONDIT, GEORGE W. . Private (First Class) 
 Medical Department, 353d Infantry- For extra- 
 ordinary heroism in action near Barricourt, France, 
 November 2-3, 1918. Undeterred by seeing another 
 man killed in attempting to reach a wounded sol- 
 dier, who was lying in the open 100 yards from a 
 wood, Pvt. Condit fearlessly exposed himself to fire 
 from enemy snipers and machine guns, and suc- 
 ceeded in carrying the wounded soldier to shelter. 
 Throughout the attack of November 2-3, Pvt. Con- 
 dit worked under severe machine-gun fire without 
 cover, in dressing wounds after all other first-aid 
 men had become casualties. Home address, Mrs. 
 Alice Condit, mother, R. F. D. No. 1, Troy, Kan. 
 
 CONDIT, PHILLIP H. . . First Lieutenant 
 7th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Cunel, France, October 11, 1918. With 
 marked bravery, Lieutenant Condit led two pla- 
 toons under withering machine-gun fire in an attack 
 on a machine-gun nest, and succeeded in killing 
 the entire enemy crew, including an officer. His 
 company commander having been wounded, he 
 organized his company's sector in a shallow enemy 
 trench, which had ben captured, and for two days 
 held this position against repeated hostile counter- 
 attacks, inspiring his men by his courage and cheer- 
 ful bearing in the face of hardships. Home address, 
 Mrs. P. H. Condit, wife, 86 South Clinton Street, 
 East Orange, N. J. 
 
 CONE, BEN Corpora 
 
 Deceased. Company I, 6th Regiment, U. S. M. 
 C. On June 6, 1918, in the Bois de Belleau, France, 
 he showed exceptional heroism and coolness by ad- 
 vancing with an automatic rifle on a strongly de- 
 fended enemy machine gun which he knew it was 
 necessary to silence. He was killed while fearlessly 
 going forward in this endeavor. Next of kin, Mrs. 
 Bertha Cone, mother, 324 McGraw Avenue, 
 Detroit, Mich. 
 
 CONKLIN, MATHEW E. . Second Lieutenant 
 310th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near St. Juvin, France, October 16, 1918. 
 Lieut. Conklin was wounded while leading his com- 
 pany in advance, but continued to lead his men 
 across an open area under a heavy machine-gun and 
 artillery fire, wading the Agran River, and took his 
 position on a hillside where he directed the digging 
 in of his company, before he would be evacuated. 
 Home address, Elbert E. Conklin, 220 Furman 
 Street, Syracuse, N. Y. 
 
 CONN, ROBINS L. . . . First Lieutenant 
 308th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Revillon, France, September 10, 1918. 
 Lieut. Conn volunteered, and, with two soldiers, 
 went on a patrol for the purpose of capturing pris- 
 oners. They crawled forward to within a few yards 
 of the enemy lines, overpowered two sentries and 
 succeeded in delivering them to the battalion com- 
 mander, despite the fact that the enemy put down 
 a heavy barrage of rifle fire and fire grenades. Home 
 address, Mrs. Martha S. Conn, mother, 350 West 
 Fifty-fifth Street, New York, N. Y. 
 
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 HEROES ALL 
 
 CONNELL, ANDREW F Sergeant 
 
 Deceased. lOlst Ambulance Company. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action at Saulx, September 
 26, 1918. Sergt. Connell labored unceasingly 
 throughout the engagement treating and evacuating 
 the wounded soldiers in the advanced areas. He 
 made repeated trips through an intense barrage and 
 was again returning to duty at the front after a trip 
 through exceptionally heavy fire when he was killed 
 by an exploding shell. Next of kin, Joseph Connell, 
 father, 190 North Main Street, Rochester, N. H. 
 
 CONNELLY, FRANCIS J Sergeant 
 
 Company A, 301st Battalion Tank Corps. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Bellicourt, 
 France, September 29, 1918. Sergt Connelly was 
 on duty as gunner in a tank, whose track was broken 
 by a direct hit from an enemy shell. Because of the 
 heavy machine-gun fire it was impossible to repair 
 the track, but Sergt. Connelly, accompanied by 
 another soldier, left the tank, picked up some rifles, 
 and crawling through the trenches and brush to the 
 rear of the machine-gun position killed four of the 
 enemy crew. They then returned to the tank and 
 assisted in repairing the track under heavy shell 
 fire. Home address, Mrs. Margaret Connelly, 
 mother, 540 Old Elm Street, Conshohocken, Fa. 
 
 CONNELLY, JAMES A. . . Sergeant-PUot 
 French Air Service. For extraordinary heroism 
 in action near Suippes, France, September 6, 1918. 
 An American pilot, serving with the French Army, 
 Sergt. -pilot Connelly attacked a formation of 
 twelve enemy planes (Fokker type), shooting down 
 the Flight Commander and forcing the remainder 
 to seek safety. He continued with the unequal 
 combat until his ammunition was exhausted. 
 
 CONNELLY, MICHAEL F. . . . Private 
 Headquarters Company, 125th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Romaggte, 
 France, October 10-13, 1918. Pvt. Connelly, acting 
 as battalion runner, repeatedly crossed the valley 
 between hill 258 and Lacote Dame Marie, a distance 
 of 500 yards, swept continually by machine-gun 
 and sniper fire. Home address, Ralph T. Ward, 
 friend, 1217 North Chestnut Street, Lansing, Mich. 
 
 CONNETTE. FRED Private 
 
 Company F, 125th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near the Bois les Jomblets, north- 
 east of Chateau-Thierry, France, July 31, 1918. 
 While advancing with the first wave under heavy 
 machine-gun fire and artillery barrage, he was 
 severely wounded. Knowing there was a machine 
 gun nest directly in front of him, which was de- 
 cimating the company by its fire, he disregarded 
 his injuries, went forward, and killed the machine 
 gunner and captured the machine gun. Home 
 address, Mrs. Margaret Connett, mother, 80 
 Pacific Avenue, Detroit, Mich. 
 
 CONNORS, JOHN Corporal 
 
 Deceased. Company H, 38th Infantry. On the 
 river bank, near Chateau-Thierry, France, July 15, 
 1918, he commanded a squad that kept two ma- 
 chine-guns in operation to prevent Germans landing 
 until all in the group were killed. He was the last 
 to fall, being shot as he was in the act of throwing a 
 hand grenade into a boat filled with the enemy. 
 Next of kin, John Connors, father, 154 Water Street, 
 Pawtucket, R. I. 
 
 CONOVER. HARVEY . . First Lieutenant 
 Air Service, pilot, 3d Observation group. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action near Con- 
 eenvoye, France, October 27, 1918. Flying at 
 an altitude of less than 50 meters over enemy artil- 
 lery and machine guns, which were constantly firing 
 on him, Lieut. Conover and his observer staked the 
 American front lines and gave valuable informa- 
 
 tion and assistance to the advancing infantry. 
 Although suffering from two severe wounds, and 
 with a seriously damaged plane, he delivered a 
 harassing fire on six enemy machine-gun nests which 
 were checking the advance of the ground troops, 
 and successfully drove off the crews of four guns and 
 silenced the other two. He then made a safe land- 
 ing and forwarded his information to division head- 
 quarters before seeking medical aid. Home address, 
 L. P. Conover, father, Hinsdale, 111. 
 
 CONOVER, HOWARD R Private 
 
 Company A, 312th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Grand-Pre, France, October 
 20, 1918. Although painfully wounded in the hand 
 Pvt. Conover went to the assistance of a wounded 
 comrade who was lying helpless in an exposed posi- 
 tion. He carried him from the front a distance of 
 400 yards on his back, and when forced to relinquish 
 his burden because of exhaustion, he informed and 
 directed stretcher bearers, thus assuring the safety 
 of his comrade. Home address, Mrs. Sarah E. Con- 
 over, 26 Montgomery Place, Trenton, N. J. 
 
 CONRAD, ROBERT Y Captain 
 
 Deceased. 116th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Samogneaux, France, 
 October 8, 1918. Capt. Conrad led his company 
 in an assault, capturing many prisoners and mach- 
 ine guns. He continually inspired his men by 
 utter disregard of danger and was mortally 
 wounded while leading a charge on a machine- 
 gun nest. Nest of kin, Mrs. Robert Y. Conrad, 
 Winchester, Va. 
 
 CONROY, LAWRENCE .... Mechanic 
 Company I, 312th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Grand-Pre, France, October 
 23, 1918. Seeing a comrade lying wounded in front 
 of our lines. Mechanic Conroy voluntarily made his 
 way forward and rescued the man from direct 
 machine-gun fire. After all platoon leaders had be- 
 come casualties, he assumed command and very 
 creditably directed the action throughout the entire 
 attack. Next of kin, Andrew Conroy, father, 79 
 Joseph Street, Newark, N. J. 
 
 CONSIDINE, FRANCIS . Private (First Class) 
 Company A, 308th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near La Harazee, France, Sep- 
 tember 26, 1918. As acting corporal, Pvt. Con- 
 sidine was in charge of a group which ran upon an 
 enemy machine-gun nest in a swamp. Although 
 wounded in one foot by a machine-gun bullet, 
 and in the other foot by a grenade, he continued 
 to hold his post and encouraged his men until 
 assistance came. Home address, John Considine, 
 father, 179 Baylston Street, Watertown, N. Y. 
 
 CONWAY, JAMES Private 
 
 Company C, 58th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near NantUlois, France, Septem- 
 ber 29, 1918. Pvt. Conway, a company runner, 
 repeatedly volunteered for the most dangerous 
 missions, carrying messages through enemy ma- 
 chine, gun and shell fire on numerous occasions. 
 Several days later, when his ear drum was broken 
 by concussion from a bursting shell he refused to 
 go to the rear for treatment but remained on duty 
 until his company was relieved. Home address. 
 Miss Nellie Conway, sister, 6 Olive Street, New- 
 buryport, Mass. 
 
 COOK, EVERETT R Captain 
 
 Pilot, Air Service, 91st Aero Squadron. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Damvillers, 
 France, September 26, 1918. While on a photo- 
 graphic mission in the vicinity of Damvillers 
 which necessitated a penetration of 20 kilometers 
 within the enemy lines, Capt. Cook was attacked 
 by seven enemy pursuit planes, and his plane was 
 
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 riddled with bullets. In spite of the attack he 
 continued on his mission, turning only for our 
 lines when his observer had secured photographs 
 of great military value. In the combat one enemy 
 aircraft was destroyed. Home address, Mrs. J. E. 
 Cook, 232 Floyd Avenue, Toledo, Ohio. 
 
 COOK, FRANK B. . . Second Lieutenant 
 
 4th Engineers. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Ville Savoy, France, August 11, 1918. 
 Lieut. Cook directed the construction of an artillery 
 bridge on the Vesle River under constant machine- 
 gun and shell fire, set a splendid example to the 
 members of his command by his disregard of danger. 
 On the morning of August 11 he was wounded 
 while personally .looking after the safety of an out- 
 guard during a heavy enemy bombardment. 
 Home address, Frank B. Cook, father, Oakland, Cal. 
 
 COOK, FRED A Major 
 
 Deceased. 23d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near St. Etienne-A-Arnes, France, 
 October 3-9, 1918. Led his battalion in an attack, 
 although exposed to machine-gun fire from both 
 flanks and front, steadying and encouraging his 
 men by his fearless example. He was instantly 
 killed while directing the reduction of a strongly 
 entrenched machine-gun position. Next of kin, 
 Mrs. F. A. Cook, Croton on Hudson, N. Y. 
 
 COOK. HOWARD C Private 
 
 95th Company, 6th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Thiaucourt, 
 France, September 15, 1918. Private Cook repeat- 
 edly volunteered and carried messages for his bat- 
 talion commander through severe machine-gun and 
 artillery fire. He also exposed himself in an open 
 field for several hours under fire, in order to locate 
 enemy snipers and machine-gun nests. Next of kin, 
 Mrs. Olive Burton Cook, mother, 6008 Calumet 
 Avenue, Chicago, 111. 
 
 COOK, H. WEIR Captain 
 
 Air Service, 94th Aero Squadron. For extra- 
 ordinary heroism in action near Bois de Dole, 
 France, August 1, 1918. Sighting six enemy mono- 
 place planes at an altitude of 3, 600 meters, Capt. 
 Cook, attacked them despite their numerical 
 superiorty, shooting down one and driving off the 
 others. For the following act of extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Crepion, France, October 
 30, 1918, Capt. Cook is awarded a bar to be worn 
 with the distinguished service cross. Capt. Cook 
 attacked three enemy biplace planes at an altitude 
 of 1,000 meters. After a few minutes of severe 
 fighting his guns jammed, but after clearing the 
 jam he returned to the attack, shot down one of his 
 adversaries in flames, and forced the other two to 
 retire to their own lines. Home address, Dr. B. H. 
 Cook, father, 1327 Jackson Street, Anderson, Ind. 
 
 COOK, LLOYD H Captain 
 
 7th Machine-Gun Battalion. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near the Bois Claires Chene, 
 France, October 20, 1918. After marching all night 
 to his company's position for the initial attack. 
 Captain Cook personally led the advance upon the 
 enemy, inspiring his men by his bravery and deter- 
 mination, frequently going ahead of his company to 
 reconnoiter its position. Even after being wounded 
 in the leg by machine-gun fire, he continued forward 
 until he received two more wounds. Home address, 
 Mrs. Lloyd H. Cook, wife, 1067 First Avenue, Salt 
 Lake City, Utah. 
 
 COOK, ROBERT P Sergeant 
 
 Company G, 120th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, Septem- 
 ber 29, 1918. When his platoon was held up by 
 machine-gun fire during an advance, although 
 suffering from a painful machine-gun bullet wound 
 in the hand, he personally killed the gunner and 
 
 put the gun out of action, thus permitting the 
 further advance of his platoon. Home address, 
 William P. Cook, father, Altaoshaw, N. C. 
 
 COOK, ROBERT R Sergeant 
 
 Company A, 13l3t Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Bois de Chaume, France, 
 October 11, 1918. Sergt. Cook crawled out in 
 front of the lines some hundred yards to locate 
 enemy snipers. While in this perilous position ha 
 fired upon and put out of action a group of enemy 
 machine gunners, thus exposing his position and 
 drawing enemy sniper fire. Having in his posses- 
 sion a number of asphyxiating grenades, which 
 emit a dense white smoke, he hurled one of the 
 at the sniper's position and under cover of this im- 
 provised smoke screen walked back to the lines. 
 Home address, Robert Cook, father, Caledonia, 
 Mich. 
 
 COOK, WALTER . . . Gunnery Sergeant 
 Company F, 6th Marines. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Blanc Mont, France, October 
 6, 1918. Without regard for his own personal 
 safety, Gunnery Sergt. Cook rescued two men who 
 were buried with dirt by the explosion of a Ger- 
 man ammunition dump, and refused to find cover 
 for himself until every man of his command had 
 found a place of safety. Home address, John 
 Cook, father, 624 Dundaff Street, Priceburg, Pa. 
 
 COOKSEY, THOMAS L Sergeant 
 
 90th Division, Military Police. For extraordi- 
 nary heroism in action near Cantigny-Devant- 
 Sassey, France, November 5, 1918. During a very 
 heavy attack in the vicinity of his post, where 
 artillery fire and aircraft machine-gun fire had 
 created a most confusing situation, Sergt. Cooksey 
 calmly directed traffic, aided wounded, and re- 
 moved obstructions, thereby preventing wild dis- 
 order. He assisted the drivers of ammunition 
 trucks getting their machines to places of safety. 
 Home address, W. F. Cooksey, father, Lamesa, 
 Tex. 
 
 COOLIDGE, EDMUND . Private (First Class) 
 Headquarters Company, 101st Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Belleau Bois 
 France, October 23, 1918. He left shelter and ex- 
 posed himself to intense machine-gun fire, when he 
 saw a soldier lying wounded in advance of our Unes. 
 He reached the wounded man despite the enemy 
 fire, and dragged him back to a place of safety. 
 Home address, Stanley Coolidge, father. Concord, 
 Mass. 
 
 COOLIDGE, HAMILTON .... Captain 
 Deceased. 94th Aero Squadron. For extra- 
 ordinary heroism in action near Grand-Pr6, France, 
 October 27, 1918. Leading a protection patrol, he 
 went to the assistance of two observation planes 
 which were being attacked by six German ma- 
 chines. Observing this maneuver, the enemy sent 
 up a terrific barrage from antiaircraft guns on the 
 ground. Disregarding the extreme danger, he 
 dived straight into the barrage, and his plane was 
 struck and sent down in flames. Next of kin, J. R. 
 Coolidge, father, 10 West Hill Place, Boston, Mass. 
 
 COONEY, JAMES M Corporal 
 
 Company A, 357th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Fay-en-Haye, France, Sep- 
 tember 12, 1918. Corporal Cooney single-handed 
 captured 43 Germans at one time, and later assisted 
 in the capture of many other prisoners and machine- 
 guns. Home address, Mrs. Mary L. Cooney, mo- 
 ther, 229 South McKinley Street, Shawnee, Okla. 
 
 COONEY, MICHAEL Corporal 
 
 Company C, 165th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Villers sur Fere, Aisne, 
 
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 HEROES ALL 
 
 France, August 1, 1918. Corpl. Cooney carried 
 a wounded soldier 150 yards to safety through 
 heavy machine-gun fire; then seeing his platoon 
 about to advance, he returned under fire to the 
 place where he had picked up the wounded man, 
 secured his own rifle, and returned to join the 
 advance. Home address, John Cooney, father, 
 Stonepark, Roscommon, Ireland. 
 
 COOPER, EVERETT B Private 
 
 Company M, 116th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Samogneux, France, October 
 12, 1918. Pvt. Cooper left a safe place, went 
 through a terrific barrage to help a wounded com- 
 rade, and brought him back under heavy machine- 
 gun fire. Pvt. Cooper also carried important mes- 
 sages through the barrage. Home address, B. S. 
 Cooper, Cambria, Va. 
 
 COOPER, JAMES A. . . Second Lieutenant 
 Deceased. 3d Machine Gun Battalion. Be- 
 tween Berzy le Sec and Soissons, France, Julyl8-19, 
 1918, his leadership under fire was distinguished 
 by heroic conduct and the prompt utilization of 
 every advantage. Through his fearlessness, devo- 
 tion to duty, and while leading the men forward 
 on the second day he was killed. Next of kin, 
 J. T. Cooper, father. Hale Center, Tex. 
 
 COOPER, OSCAR M Corporal 
 
 Company K, 5th Regiment. U. S. M. C. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne, 
 France, October 4-6, 1918. Corp. Cooper, a runner, 
 displayed exceptional courage in carrying messages 
 for three days under shell and machine-gun fire. 
 Home address, Mrs. Elizabeth Cooper, mother, 
 Box 262, Sedro WooUey, Wash. 
 
 COOPER, THOMAS Sergeant 
 
 Company K, 371st Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Trieres Farm, France, Sep- 
 tember 30, 1918,— October 2, 1918. Wounded in 
 an attack on Trieres Farm, France, September 30, 
 Sergt. Cooper remained on duty with his company 
 and commanded his platoon until evacuated on 
 October 2, 1918. Home address, Mrs. Charlotte 
 Cooper, grandmother, R. F. D. No. 49, Darlington, 
 S. C. 
 
 COOPER, WILLIAM N Private 
 
 Deceased. Company L, 119th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near St. Souplet, 
 France, October 10, 1918. He left shelter to ad- 
 vance under heavy machine-gun fire, and rescued a 
 wounded soldier, carrying him back to safety. He 
 was killed in action the following day. Next of kin, 
 Mrs. Mary Cooper, mother, 1824 Grand Avenue, 
 Knoxville, Tenn. 
 
 COPE, ONAL M Corporal 
 
 Company C, 2d Engineers. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Vaux, France, July 1-4, 
 1918. Acting as runner during the entire action 
 Corpl. Cope volunteered and carried messages 
 making eight trips one night, exposed at all times 
 to high explosives and gas shells and machine-gun 
 fire. Home address, Mrs. Dora B. Cope, mother, 
 Arrowsmith, 111. 
 
 COPE. TOBE C Major 
 
 Deceased. STlst Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Trieres Farm, France, Septem- 
 ber 30, 1918. Wounded in the arm, Maj. Cope re- 
 mained on duty throughout the engagement, led 
 his battalion, and encouraged his men by his gallant 
 example, and refused to be evacuated. Home ad- 
 dress, Mrs. Lillian Cope, wife, 3 Garrison Avenue, 
 Fort Thomas, Ky. 
 
 CORAM, CLAUDE A. . Private (First Class) 
 Machine Gun Company, 117th Infantry. For ex- 
 
 traordinary heroism in action near Bellicourt, and 
 Nauroy, France, September 29, 1918, and near Fre- 
 mont, France, October 9, 1918. When his platoon 
 was held up by enemy artillery fire, Private Coram, 
 a runner, succeeded in passing through the severe 
 fire and establishing liaison with the infantry near- 
 by. On October 9th, he again showed unusual cool- 
 ness in carrying a message through a wood contain- 
 ing numerous enemy snipers and machine guns. 
 Home address, Sam Coram, father, Knoxville, 
 Tenn. 
 
 CORBABON, JACQUES .... Major 
 
 French mission attached to the 42d Division. In 
 the assault upon the German position at the salient 
 du Feys, France, on March 9, 1918, during which 
 three hostile lines of trenches were overrun, he vo"- 
 untarily joined Company D, 168th Infantry, while 
 this company was undergoing a severe fire from the 
 enemy lasting three hours. His coolness and con- 
 spicuous courage had a marked effect on the be- 
 havior of this organization. 
 
 CORNELL, ELMO Corporal 
 
 Company G, 26th Infantry. He led an automatic 
 rifle squad near Soissons, France, July 19, 1918, 
 until all his men had been killed or wounded, and 
 then alone, from a farther advanced position, si- 
 lenced the machine gun which had decimated his 
 command. Home address, W. H. Cornell, father. 
 Harbor Springs, Mich. 
 
 CORNELL, THOMAS L Captain 
 
 26th Infantry. He showed complete disregard of 
 self in placing his men to the best advantage under 
 machine-gun and artillery fire near Soissons, France, 
 July 20-21, 1918, and in the last of the fighting ren- 
 dered invaluable assistance under fire in the reor- 
 ganization of the battalion of which his command 
 was a part. Home address, Thomas Cornell, 91 
 Halstead Street, East Orange, N. J. 
 
 CORNELL, W. R Marine Gunner 
 
 Deceased. U. S. M. C. Killed in action at 
 Chateau-Thierry, France, June 6, 1918, he gave the 
 supreme proof of that extraordinary heroism which 
 will serve as an example to hitherto untried troops. 
 Next of kin, Lilliam C. Grimes, Rocky Hill, Conn. 
 
 COSGROVE, JOHN D. . . Second Lieutenant 
 Deceased. 139th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Charpentry, France, Septem- 
 ber 26-27, 1918. As battalion intelligence oflacer, he 
 repeatedly went in front of his own and adjoining 
 battalions to secure information which he conveyed 
 to regimental headquarters over fields swept by 
 artillery and machine-gun fire. When the advance 
 of his battalion was checked by destructive hostile 
 fire, this officer, disregarding personal danger, con- 
 ducted a personal reconnaissance, locating many 
 machine guns and strongholds. He was killed while 
 voluntarily leading and placing troops in advan- 
 tageous positions to reduce these machine-gun 
 nests. Next of kin, Mrs. Sarah Agnes Nare, 1002A 
 Glasgow Avenue, St. Louis, Mo. 
 
 COSTIANES, NICK Private 
 
 Infantry. He distinguished himself northeast of 
 Chateau-Thierry, France, on July 28, 1918, when 
 with four other men he raided an enemy machine- 
 gun nest held by 12 Germans. As a result of daring 
 and presence of mind, one of the enemy was killed, 
 the other 1 1 captured, and their four machine guns 
 turned upon the retreating foe. Home address, J. J. 
 Costianes, 24 Rosedale Avenue, Greenville, Pa. 
 
 COSTIN, HENRY G Private 
 
 Deceased. Company H, 115th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Verdun, 
 France, October 8, 1918. In the Bois de Consen- 
 voye, east of the Meuse, Costin, his platoon being 
 
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 stopped by an enemy machine-gun nest, volun- 
 tarily made a dash in the face of direct machine-gun 
 fire and was killed. His gallant conduct served aa 
 an inspiration to his comrades, who followed his 
 example, carried the position, and captured approx- 
 imately 100 prisoners and several machine guns. 
 Home address, Mrs. H. Costin, 615 Mason Avenue, 
 Cape Charles. Va. 
 
 COSTNER, OLEY Private 
 
 Company L, H7th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Ponchaux, France, October 7, 
 1918. When his company commander, for whom he 
 was orderly, was wounded, he carried the wounded 
 officer for 75 yards, under heavy fire, to a shell hole. 
 When this location was fired upon by a machine-gun 
 he crawled out, against his captain's advice, attack- 
 ed the enemy position, and brought back the gun. 
 Though ordered by his company commander to 
 leave him and save himself from the heavy fire to 
 which they were subjected, he remained at his post 
 until he could effect the officer's evacuation to the 
 rear. Home address, John Costner, father, Lon- 
 don, Tenn. 
 
 GOTTEN, ORVIL L Corporal 
 
 Company C, 105th Field Signal Battalion. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Bellicourt, 
 France, September 27, 1918. In order to maintain 
 communication between two regiments of Infantry 
 and after assisting detachment had suffered 
 severe casualties, Corp. Cotten alone kept the line 
 in repair, working under constant heavy shell fire. 
 Although badly gassed, he refused evacuation, re- 
 questing and obtaining permi.ssion to continue with 
 his work. Home address, Mr. G. P. Cotten, Bun- 
 toin, Tenn. 
 
 COTTON, JOHN W Captain 
 
 2d Machine-Gun Battalion. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 20, 
 1918. When the advancing infantry line had been 
 held up by heavy artillery and machine-gun fire and 
 all the officers had become casualties. Captain Cot- 
 ton sent what remained of his machine-gun com- 
 pany to protect the flanks and then voluntarily re- 
 organized the assaulting line, breaking up a hostile 
 counterattack which had been launched from the 
 hill in front of them. Twice during the action he 
 personally led tanks forward in advance of the line 
 and reduced hostile machine-gun nests. As he was 
 leading the attacking waves forward in the face of 
 heavy fire he was seriously wounded in the head by 
 a machine-gun bullet, but he pushed on until he was 
 forced to stop by loss of blood. Home address, Col- 
 onel W. J. Cotton, father, Railroad Flat, Cal. 
 
 COUGHLIN, WILLIAM C. Private (First Class) 
 Company L, 312th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Grand Pr6, France, October 23, 
 1918. He volunteered and maintained liaison with 
 a company which had been cut off from the rest of 
 the battalion, making several trips across open 
 ground for 150 yards under intense machine-gun 
 fire. Home address, Mrs. Sarah Coughlin, mother, 
 Aurora, N. Y. 
 
 COURTER, JAMES L Corporal 
 
 101st Field Battalion, Signal Corps. For extra- 
 ordinary heroism in action at Marcheville, France, 
 September 26, 1918. When telephone communica- 
 tion to the rear had been cut and its reestablishment 
 was impossible because of the intensity of the bom- 
 bardment, Corp. Courter voluntarily carried im- 
 portant messages to the rear through a violent ar- 
 tillery barrage and machine-gun and rifle fire. 
 Home address, Mrs. Lola D. Courter, Cheny, Pa. 
 
 COURTNEY, ARTHUR M. . . . Private 
 
 Company D, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 
 heroism in action near LaFontaine au Croncq Farm 
 
 France, November 4, 1918. Private Courtney, a 
 
 stretcher bearer, displayed exceptional gallantry in 
 continuing to remove wounded from a field swept 
 by machine-gun fire of such intensity that five of 
 his associates were killed and two others wounded. 
 Home address, Willie Courtney, brother, Friday, 
 Texas. 
 
 COURTNEY, GERALD . Second Lieutenant 
 102d Machine Gun Battalion. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Wadonville, France, September 
 25, 1918. Lieut. Courtney was wounded while con- 
 ducting his platoon into position preparatory to 
 laying a barrage for a raid. With utter disregard 
 for his personal safety he remained on duty for 
 more than an hour, satisfying himself that all of his 
 guns were properly laid and adjusted for firing. 
 After his wounds wore dressed he returned to duty 
 and remained with his platoon until it was relieved. 
 Home address, J. W. Courtney, 94 Bay State Road, 
 Boston, Mass. 
 
 COURTNEY, JAMES Sergeant 
 
 Company F, 2d Battalion, 5th Marines. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Blanc Mont, 
 France, October 5, 1918. Upon learning that a 
 number of soldiers were lying wounded in No Man's 
 Land, Sergt. Courtney immediately volunteered 
 and made trips over an area swept by machine-gun 
 and rifle fire until all the wounded had been carried 
 to shelter. Home address, Mrs. Daisy Owens, 
 mother, R. F. D. No. 5, Falmouth, Ky. 
 
 COURTNEY, JOHN J Sergeant 
 
 Company L, 104th Infantry. In the action of 
 April 10, 1918, he displayed courage, coolness, and 
 the spirit of self-sacrifice, when he obtained permis- 
 sion to leave shelter and went through a shell-swept 
 area to bring in wounded, carrying one wounded 
 man more than 50 yards under heavy shell fire. 
 Home address, Mrs. George Banforth, sister, 22 
 Bolton Street, Waltham, Mass. 
 
 COURTOIS, ANDRE 
 
 French Mission, attached to 2d Battalion, 5th 
 Regiment, U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism 
 in action near Bois de Belleau, France, June 11, 
 1918. After runners had failed to establish liaison 
 with one of the attacking companies, Mr. Courtois 
 volunteered and successfully accomplished the mis- 
 sion, making his way over ground subjected to 
 heavy shell and machine-gun fire and through woods 
 infested with enemy snipers. He returned to the 
 battalion commander with valuable information, 
 contributing greatly to the success of the attack. 
 
 COUSINS, JOHN W. . . First Lieutenant 
 
 Infantry, observer, 24th Aero Squadron. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Conflans, France, 
 November, 2, 1918. In the course of a photographic 
 mission of a particularly dangerous character Lieut. 
 Cousins and his pilot were attacked by a superior 
 number of enemy pursuit planes. During the com- 
 bat that ensued, with remarkable coolness and ex- 
 cellent shooting, he destroyed one of the attacking 
 machines. Notwithstanding that the enemy air- 
 craft continued to attack and harass them. Lieut. 
 Cousins and pilot reached all their objectives and 
 returned to our lines with photographs of great mili- 
 tary importance. Home address, Mrs. J. A. 
 Cousins, Whalley Avenue, WestviUe, Conn. 
 
 COVENTRY, HARRY . . . First Sergeant 
 Company I, 326th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near St. Juvin, France, October 
 11-27, 1918. All the officers of his company having 
 become casualties, Sergt. Coventry assumed com- 
 mand, and by his coolness and good judgment, suc- 
 cessfully led it to its objective. He was himself 
 wounded in the leg during the operations, but he re- 
 fused to be evacuated until his company was re- 
 lieved. Home address, Miss PoUie Cook, friend, 
 4713 Worth Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 
 
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 COVER. SAMUEL J Private 
 
 Deceased. Sanitary Detachment, 146th Infan- 
 try. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
 Montfaucon, France, September 28, 1918. Volun- 
 tarily leaving cover Pvt. Cover went through m- 
 tense machine-gun and artillery fire to the assistance 
 of a wounded soldier, and was himself killed while 
 administering first-aid to the latter. Next of kin, 
 Mrs. J. W. Cover, mother, Londonville. Ohio. 
 
 COVERDELL, VERN A. . . . Lieutenant 
 Machine Gun Company, 5th Regiment, U. S. M. 
 C. For extraordinary heroism in action near St. 
 Etienne, France, October 4, 1918. After being 
 wounded, Lieut. Coverdell dressed his own wounds 
 and those of three men near him under heavy artil- 
 lery and machine-gun fire. He reorganized his pla- 
 toon, strengthened his position, and made a writ- 
 ten report before allowing himself to be evacuated. 
 Home address, Mrs. Sarah Coverdell, mother, 
 General Delivery, Atwood, Colo. 
 
 COWAN, JACK . . . Private (First Class) 
 Deceased. Machine Gun Company, 358th 
 Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action 
 near Vilcey, France, during the offensive against 
 the St. Mihiel salient September 12, 1918. As a 
 runner, he made four trips through a barrage, car- 
 rying important messages from the company com- 
 mand post. At another time he recovered a machine 
 gun, the crew of which had been knocked out by a 
 shell, and carried it unaided to a position where it 
 was put in action. This brave soldier was killed 
 while in the faithful performance of his duties. Next 
 of kin. Miss Willie Cowan, sister, 16 East Third 
 Street, Tulsa, Okla. 
 
 COWIE, JAMES Sergeant 
 
 Company K, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near St. George, France, Novem- 
 ber 3, 1918. While advancing with his platoon 
 under heavy machine-gun fire and after providing 
 shelter for his men Sergt. Cowie, with two of his 
 men, outflanked a gun, capturing it and 18 prisoners. 
 Home address, Charles C. Cowie, father, 29 Dickson 
 Avenue, Dubois, Pa. 
 
 COX, EDGAR L. . . . Private (First Class) 
 Deceased. Machine Gun Company. 120th In- 
 fantry. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
 Bellicourt, France, September 29, 1918. With 
 five other soldiers, Pvt. Cox succeeded in breaking 
 up three machine-gun nests and capturing eight 
 prisoners under heavy artillery and machine-gun 
 fire. After his platoon had reached its objective he 
 and four others volunteered and made a reconnais- 
 sance 600 yards in front of the line to make sure 
 that the valley beyond was clear of the enemy. Pvt. 
 Cox has since been killed in action. Next of kin, 
 Matthew Cox, father, Bradfordville, Ky. 
 
 COX, EDWARD J. . . . First Sergeant 
 Company L, 30th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Jaulgonne, France, July 23, 
 1918. Although suffering from severe mustard-gas 
 burns, Sergt. Cox led a platoon through the attack 
 of July 23 with unquestionable initiative, coolness, 
 and courage. Home address, William Cox, father. 
 Valley Falls. N. Y. 
 
 COX. LEONARD . . . Second Lieutenant 
 305th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action on the Vesle River near Bazoches, France, 
 September 2, 1918. He left St. Thibaut in broad 
 daylight with another officer and a patrol of 10 
 men to reconnoiter the enemy's positions across the 
 Vesle River. The patrol divided and Lieut. Cox 
 conducted his half to the chateau in Bazoches, a 
 recognized German post. He entered the yard of 
 the chateau, met parties of the enemy personally, 
 killed two, and wounded another who were firing 
 
 on members of his patrol; continued his obser- 
 vations, though fired upon by machine guns, and 
 with great skill withdrew his patrol under fire with- 
 out loss, having gained valuable information. Home 
 address, Mrs. Leonard Cox, wife, 157 East 81st. 
 Street. New York City. 
 
 COX. LEWIS B First Lieutenant 
 
 6th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action during the St. Mihiel offensive. September 
 12-15, 1918. From the beginning of the battle till 
 evacuation from the field severely wounded, he 
 displayed exceptional heroism, bravery, and 
 devotion to duty of the highest order. Especially 
 courageous was his work on September 14 in the 
 Bois-de-Bonvaux when, facing a murderous ma- 
 chine-gun fire, many of his men down, himself 
 twice wounded, he held his ground until reinforce- 
 ments came up, and surrounded and captured the 
 enemy machine-gun nest. His work was a splendid 
 example to the entire command. Home address. 
 Mrs. John H. Latone, 1016 North Calvert Street, 
 Baltimore, Md. 
 
 COX, OMaR CLARK . Sergeant (First Class) 
 Company A, 105th Field Signal Battalion. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Ypres, 
 Belgium, July 16, 1918. Sergt. Cox volunteered 
 and assisted a British soldier to reestablish com- 
 munication lines, which the heavy artillery fire 
 had made useless. Crawling through almost direct 
 machine-gun fire, and making his way through 
 barbed wire, he reached his point, where he re- 
 mained for almost two hours. He made his way 
 back to our lines, through an intense hand-grenade 
 bombardment. Home address, Mrs. Minnie 
 Mildred Cox, wife. Lafollette, Tenn. 
 
 COXE. EDWARD G Private 
 
 Deceased. Company _D, 165th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action at Ferme de 
 Meurcy. near Villers-sur-Fere. France. July 28. 
 1918. He continued to care for the wounded 
 under heavy machine-gun and artillery fire after 
 he himself was severely injured. He has since died 
 as a result of the wounds received in action. Next 
 of kin. Mrs. M. J. Coxe. mother, 152 West Eleventh 
 Street, New York City. 
 
 COYLE, E. A Sergeant 
 
 Deceased. Company H. 16th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Soissons, France, 
 July 19, 1918. After all the ofiBcers of his company 
 had been wounded, Sergeant Coyle reorganized it 
 and led it in the attack with skill and courage until 
 he was killed. Next of kin. Mrs. Josephine Sander- 
 son. Darien Center, N. Y. 
 
 COYLE. WILLIAM J Captain 
 
 363d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Cheppy. France. September 26. 1918. 
 While on duty as a liaison officer. Captain Coyle, 
 observed a strongly fortified enemy trench, which 
 was a menace to further advance. He organized 
 a group of fourteen men and, in the face of heavy 
 machine-gun and sniper fire, led them in an attack 
 on the trench. Through his quick decision and 
 courage, the hostile position was captured with 
 fifty-two prisoners, three heavy and two light 
 machine guns. Home address, Mrs. William J. 
 Coyle, wife. Union City, Mason County, Wash. 
 
 CRABBE, GEORGE S Captain 
 
 125th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Cierges, France, July 31, 1918. While 
 advancing with his company he wrenched his leg 
 severely in the crossing of the Ourcq River, but 
 continued in the advance. Later he was severely 
 wounded by machine-gun bullets in the left thigh, 
 but again refused evacuation, and continued in 
 command of his company until the objective had 
 been reached and the position consolidated, remain- 
 
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 ing nine hours with his company after having been 
 wounded. Home address, Mrs. Marie Crabbe, 
 wife, 709 Sheridan Avenue, Saginaw, Mich. 
 
 CRABBE, THOMAS P Private 
 
 6th Machine Gun Battalion, U. S. M. C. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Blanc Mont 
 Massif, France, October 4, 1918. He voluntarily 
 left a sheltered position under intense enemy bom- 
 bardment, dressed the wounds of four wounded 
 men lying in a position exposed to intense enemy 
 machine-gun fire, carried them one by one to a place 
 of safety, and then went for a stretcher bearer to 
 assist him in evacuating them. Home address, 
 William T. Crabbe, father, Ashland, Ohio. 
 
 CRADDOCK, JOHN E Corporal 
 
 316th Military Police. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Very, France, October 2, 
 1918. Engaged in regulating traffic at an impor- 
 tant distributing point, which was suddenly bom- 
 barded. Corporal Craddock, by his coolness, pre- 
 vented a general stampede when drivers and 
 working parties started to seek cover. Home 
 address, Mrs. Ella Taylor, 166 East Sixth Street, 
 Riverside, Calif. 
 
 CRAFT, URBAN V Private 
 
 Headquarters Company, 322d Field Artillery. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action October 15-18, 
 1918. Private Craft, with utter disregard for his 
 personal safety, constantly exposed himself to 
 enemy fire while repairing wires and maintaining 
 important telephone communications within his 
 area. Home address, Harry Craft, father, Rose 
 City, Mich. 
 
 CRAIG, J. M Lieutenant Colonel 
 
 Deceased. Regimental Headquarters, 16th In- 
 fantry. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
 Soissons, France, July 18-19, 1918. After the com- 
 mander of the front line battalion and most of the 
 junior officers had been killed, Lieut. Col. Craig 
 voluntarily left regimental headquarters and 
 assumed command of the assault battaUon. He 
 led a small detachment of soldiers in a personal 
 reconnaisance, locating and destroying machine-gun 
 nests, thereby permitting the battalion to continue 
 the advance which he led personally until he was 
 killed. Next of kin, Mrs. J. M. Craig, wife, 621 
 Clayton Street, San Francisco, Cal. 
 
 CRAMP, TONY Private 
 
 Deceased. Company B, 150th Machine Gun 
 Battalion. During the action north of the River 
 Ourcq, near Villers-sur-Fere, France, on July 28, 
 1918, he showed extraordinary courage and ability 
 as a leader of men in field of battle. When his 
 section sergeant had been killed and his corporal 
 wounded, he assumed command of his gun section 
 and led them forward against the enemy, directing 
 the fire with effect until killed. Next of kin, Mrs. 
 Victoria Cramp, mother, 146 BerUn Street, Berlin, 
 Wis. 
 
 GRAND ALL, DeWITT H Private 
 
 Medical Detachment, 108th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action east of Ronssoy, 
 France, September 29, 1918. During the opera- 
 tions against the Hindenburg line, Pvt. Crandall 
 although he had been twice wounded, courageously 
 treated the wounded, inspiring the combat troups 
 by his example until wounded a third time. Home 
 address, Charles E. Crandall, father, Canisteo, N.Y. 
 
 CRANDALL, JOSEPH B. . . . Sergeant 
 Deceased. Company B, 9th Machine Gun 
 Battalion. For extraordinary heroism in action 
 near Chateau-Thierry, France, July 14-15, 1918. 
 Being detached from his platoon with a machine- 
 gun section for the purpose of making a relief. 
 
 Sergt. Crandall, although severely wounded and 
 suffering great pain, continued to direct his section 
 until killed at his post. Next of kin, Mrs. Cran- 
 dall, mother. Old Bridge, N. J. 
 
 CRANDALL, ROBERT L. . . . Private 
 
 Company A, 305th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Carre four de Meurrussons, 
 France, September 27, 1918. After his company 
 had taken shelter from the enfilading machine-gun 
 and trench-mortar fire of the enemy, Pvt. Crandall, 
 with two other soldiers, crawled to the aid of 
 wounded comrades, thus saving the lives of at least 
 two, while exposed to terrific fire of the enemy. 
 Home address, Andrew J. Crandall, father, Peva, 
 Utah. 
 
 CRANFORD, ALBERT LEE . . . Private 
 Company D, 118th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, Septem- 
 ber 27, 1918. After all his comrades had been killed 
 or wounded and he himself injured by an enemy 
 hand grenade, Pvt. Cranford defended his post 
 single-handed in the face of a German bombing 
 attack until reenforcements arrived. He then 
 continued on duty with his company, refusing to be 
 evacuated until he was severely gassed later. 
 Home address, Mrs. Cora Cranford, sister, Con- 
 cord. N. C. 
 
 CRAVEN, FREDERICK P. . . . Private 
 Company C, 165th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Landres St. Georges, France, 
 October 15, 1918. After all company and battalion 
 liaison agents had been killed or wounded, in an at- 
 tempt to deliver an important message to the battal- 
 ion commander, Pvt. Craven voluntarily undertook 
 the task. Under heavy machine-gun, sniper and 
 artillery fire he accomphshed his mission and re- 
 turned with an answer. Home address, Patrick 
 Craven, uncle, 8 Sumner Place, Roxbury, Mass. 
 
 CRAVEN, HERMAN C Private 
 
 Company G, 120th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Premont, France, October 9, 
 1918. While serving as a runner, he volunteered to 
 go to an exposed position on the flank to a body of 
 troops, deliver a message to them if they were Amer- 
 icans, and report back if they were Germans. Using 
 a captured German bicycle, he rode along a road 
 subjected to heavy fire, found that the troops were 
 American, and delivered an important message. 
 Home address, Mrs. Ida C. Craven, mother, 
 R. F. D. 1, Hernando, Miss. 
 
 CRAVEN, WILLIAM J. . Private (First Class) 
 101st Ambulance Company. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Wadonville, France, September 
 25-26, 1918. Pvt. Craven assisted in establishing 
 a dressing station in a dugout in an advanced posi- 
 tion. When it was destroyed by a shell he worked 
 unceasingly in the open under fire from enemy 
 machine-guns and snipers, caring for the wounded. 
 He remained at his post for several hours after his 
 station had been ordered closed, permitting neither 
 his own exhaustion nor the enemy fire to deter him 
 from aiding the wounded. Home address, William 
 Craven, 11 New Heath Street, Boston, Mass. 
 
 CRAWFORD, CLIFFORD .... Private 
 Headquarters Company, 372d Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Bussy Farm, 
 France, September 28-29, 1918. He was acting as 
 haison agent between regirnental headquarters and 
 the battalion. Having carried a message through a 
 heavy bombardment to the commander of a battal- 
 ion which was about to nxake an attack, he joined 
 the first wave of the attack and dashed into the 
 enemy's trenches. Seeing two of the enemy rush 
 to a dugout, he followed them and brought ten 
 prisoners from the dugout, killing two who tried 
 
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 to escape. Home address, Mrs. C. L. Deposs, 
 mother, 224 Northampton Street, Boston, Mass. 
 
 CRAWFORD, HAROLD E. . . . Private 
 Company B. Second Brigade, Machine-Gun 
 Battalion. Between Soissons and Begzy Le Sec, 
 France, July 19, 1918, he bravely carried niessages 
 through shell fire and reorgamzed and directed 
 infantry units. Intrusted with a particularly im- 
 portant message, that he knew must be delivered, 
 he fearlessly started through a heavy bombardment 
 to execute his mission, and while so engaged was 
 severely wounded. Home address, Mrs. Francelia 
 Crawford, mother. The Rutherglen, Cleveland, 
 Ohio. 
 
 CRAWFORD, NED Private 
 
 Company C, 316th Field Signal Battalion. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action at Epinonville, 
 France, October 2, 1918. When the telephone 
 station in which he was working was struck by a 
 shell, killing two men and injuring five, he disre- 
 garded personal safety and continued to operate 
 his switchboard in an exposed position, in order 
 that communication might be maintained until a 
 new central could be established in a new location. 
 Home address, Miss Stella Crawford, sister, 16159 
 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio. 
 
 CRAWFORD, ROBERT E. . . . Corporal 
 Company D, 7th Engineers. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Verdun, France, November 
 4, 1918. When three boats in a pontoon footbridge 
 across the Meuse River were destroyed by artillery 
 fire, Corpl. Crawford volunteered and swam into 
 the river under heavy shell fire and, by holding up 
 the deck until new boats were launched and placed 
 in position, permitted the uninterrupted crossing 
 of the infantry. Home address, John S. Crawford, 
 father, Myra, Texas. 
 
 CRAWFORD, WILLIAM B. . . . Captain 
 370th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action at Ferme de la Riviere, France, September 
 30, 1918. Having been placed in command of 
 Company L, whose task it was to lead the advance 
 in an attack, the same undertaking having faUed 
 the day previous, Capt. Crawford, in order to 
 assure the success of the attack, personally led the 
 advanced element of his company in the face of 
 heavy fire. The objective was successfully carried, 
 due to Capt. Crawford's gallant conduct. Home 
 address, Mrs. Roberta Crawford, wife, 1010 West 
 Munson Street, Denison, Texas. 
 
 CRESSMAN, CALVIN J Private 
 
 Company E, 314th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Moirey, France, November 
 9, 1918. Private Cressman, first carrier for his 
 automatic rifle team, advanced with a patrol 
 against strong machine-gun positions. Although 
 wounded five times, he refused to be taken back 
 and continued to load the automatic rifle in the 
 face of heavy machine-gun fire. Home address, 
 Solomon Cressman, father, Coopersburg, Pa. 
 
 CRISP, CURTIS M. . . . First Sergeant 
 Company F, 130th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Marcheville, France, Novem- 
 ber 10, 1918. When all the company runners had 
 been wounded during a raid by his battalion, 
 Sergt. Crisp volunteered to establish liaison with 
 an adjacent company. While going through a 
 heavy barrage under sniper fire from three direc- 
 tions he was knocked unconscious by the concussion 
 of a bursting shell. Upon recovering he succeeded 
 in killing a sniper who was picking off our men and 
 had wounded his company commander. Though 
 unable to stand, Sergt. Crisp insisted on remaining 
 on duty with his company. Home address, Mrs. 
 Malinda Crisp, mother. Parish, 111. 
 
 CRISTOFARO, VITTORIO . . . Private 
 Company K, 312th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Grand Pre, France, October 
 23, 1918. While his company was forced to lie in 
 the open for a period of 24 hours because of the 
 murderous machine-gun and artillery fire of the 
 enemy, Pvt. Cristofaro, occupying a position in 
 front of the company, advanced and attacked the 
 enemy gun nests, silencing no less than three guns 
 and killing their crews. Home address, Mrs. 
 Assunta Barbriere, sister, 422 Fabiua Street, 
 Syracuse, N. Y. 
 
 CRITES, HERMAN . . . First Lieutenant 
 125th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Juvigny, France, August 31, 1918. 
 After his own company had reached the objective 
 assigned to it, Lieut. Crites made a personal recon- 
 naissance on the front and flank and discovered that 
 the right flank regiment was being held up by a 
 strong machine-gun nest. He immediately i 
 maneuvered his company to a position where an 
 enfilading fire could be delivered, enabling the 
 flanking regiment to attain its objective. By util- 
 izing the German arms and ammunition, his com- 
 pany took up the advance when it was discovered 
 that a wide interval had been left between the two 
 regiments because of a terrific machine-gun fire on 
 the flanks of the regiments. He at once directed 
 his company in the filling of this gap, holding the 
 position during the night, as well as capturing four 
 heavy and two light machine guns. Home address, 
 Lydia E. Leake, mother, R. F. D. No. 6., Roch- 
 ester, N. Y. 
 
 CROCKER, JOHN M ,. Sergeant 
 
 Headquarters Company, 322d Field Artillery. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action near Verdun, 
 France, October 16 and 17, 1918. Maintaining a 
 telephone line between infantry and artillery under 
 a constant artillery barrage, Sergt. Crocker's cour- 
 age made possible the launching of artillery fire, 
 which stopped enemy counterattacks. During the 
 action he repaired 30 breaks, his line being so badly 
 cut that he was obliged to use enemy wire for re- 
 pairing. Because of the intensity of the fire, Sergt. 
 Crocker sent his men to a place of safety, remaining 
 alone at the hazardous post. Home address, Mrs. 
 Irene Crocker, mother, 12 North Tenth Street, 
 Hamilton, Ohio. 
 
 CROCKETT, EDWARD L. . . . Sergeant 
 Company E, 116th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Samogneux, France, Octo- 
 ber 15, 1918. When his company was subjected to 
 severe machine-gun fire, Sergt. Crockett, with two 
 other soldiers, attacked a nest of four machine-guns, 
 killing eight of the enemy and capturing 27. Home 
 address, Mrs. John Crockett, mother, Florence, 
 Ala. 
 
 CROFTS, JOHN A Private 
 
 Company C, 120th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, Septem- 
 ber 29, 1918. After being wounded in the left arm 
 to such an extent that he could not continue his 
 duties as stretcher bearer, and after being ordered 
 back for treatment, Pvt. Crafts continued through- 
 out the day and night under heavy shell fire to 
 assist such wounded as were able to walk. Next of 
 kin, John A. Crofts, father, Route 6, Evansville,Ind. 
 
 CROLL, GEORGE H Private 
 
 83d Company, 6th Marines. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action in Chennery, France, November 
 2, 1918. Pvt. Croll courageously entered three dug- 
 outs alone and captured 34 of the enemy. Home 
 address, Fred Croll, father, 1524 Main Street, 
 Evanston, 111. 
 
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 CROMPTON. WILLIAM H. . . . Sergeant 
 Medical Detachment, 9th Infantry, 2d Battalion. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action near Blanc 
 Mont Ridge, France, October 7, 1918. He contin- 
 ued attending the wounded after the first-aid sta- 
 tion, in which he was working, was struck by a 
 shell, which wounded him and killed one of the men. 
 Next of kin, Herbert Crompton, brother, 156 Covel 
 Street, Fall River, Mass. 
 
 CRONE, JOHN B Captain 
 
 60th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Murvaux, France, November 6, 1918. 
 During the operations of his company which re- 
 sulted in the capture of Murvaux, Capt. Crone, 
 with the aid of two soldiers, rushed a machine-gun 
 nest, capturing the gun and gunner. Later in the 
 day he repulsed a heavy counterattack on the hill 
 Cote St. Germaine. Home address, Irene Hall 
 Crone, wife. West Lebanon, Ind. 
 
 CRONIN, RAYMOND P Sergeant 
 
 Deceased. 49th Company, 5th Regiment, 
 U. S. M. C. For heroism in action near Chateau 
 Thierry, June 6, 1918, with Arthur F. Ware, Ser- 
 geant, of the same company. Under heavy ma- 
 chine-gun fire, they attempted to establish 
 liaison with an adjoining French unit, during which 
 they were killed. Next of kin, Mrs. Edna A. 
 Cronin, mother, 1503 Berkshire Avenue, Pitts- 
 burgh, Pa. 
 
 CRONKHITE, LEROY G. . Second Lieutenant 
 308th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Binarville, France, September 28, 1918. 
 In the face of heavy machine-gun fire, Lieutenant 
 Cronkhite went forward to within hand grenade 
 range of the enemy lines and brought back to shelter 
 a soldier who had been severely wounded. Later in 
 the day he went out alone and located a dangerous 
 machine-gun nest which was thereupon destroyed. 
 Although wounded. Lieutenant Cronkhite refused 
 to be evacuated until October 1, when he was or- 
 dered to the hospital by the battalion commander. 
 Home address, Mrs. Minnie E. Cronkhite, mother, 
 Selah, Wash. 
 
 CROPEAU. LOUIS J Private 
 
 Company H, 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near BelleauWoods, 
 France, June 13, 1918. While carrying a message 
 in the Bois de Belleau, he was surrounded by a de- 
 tachment of Germans, who demanded his surrender. 
 By his initiative and quick action he not only was 
 able to return to our lines, but captured four of the 
 Germans and brought them to our Unes. He then 
 selected a different route and delivered the message. 
 Home address, Beatrice Cropeau, mother, 60 West- 
 land Avenue, Boston, Mass. 
 
 CROSS, HERBERT A Corporal 
 
 Battery E, 12th Field Artillery. For extraor- 
 dinary heroism in action near Thiaucourt, France, 
 September 12, 1918. Acting as gunner of the sec- 
 ond piece, Corpl. Cross continued in the service of 
 his piece under heavy hostile shell fire. When the 
 entire gun crew of the first piece was wiped out, at a 
 word from his executive officer he assumed com- 
 mand of the first piece, with a hastily organized 
 crew. He assisted in lifting aside the dead and 
 wounded and continued in the service of the first 
 piece during the barrage, until the infantry had 
 attained their objectives. Home address, Hanman 
 A. Cross, 320 Gilbert Street, Detroit, Mich. 
 
 CROSS, JAMES . . . Second Lieutenant 
 
 108th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near St. Souplet, France, October 15, 1918. 
 Accompanied by four soldiers, Lieut. Cro.ss made a 
 reconnaissance of the River La Salle, the journey 
 being under constant heavy machine-gun fire. To 
 
 secure the desired information it was necessary to 
 wade the stream for the entire distance. On the 
 following evening, Lieut. Cross taped the line from 
 which his regiment would launch their attack; and, 
 in the battle that followed, he was severely wounded. 
 Home address, Nancy R. Cross, wife, Helmwood, 
 Tenn. 
 
 CROSS, PAUL Private 
 
 Machine Gun Company, 325th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near St. Juvin, 
 France, October 12, 1918. After his machine-gun 
 squad had been dispersed by a sweeping enemy 
 fire, Pvt. Cross contmued to operate his gun alone 
 until forced to leave it by the overwhelming enemy 
 attack. He then killed two of the enemy with his 
 pistol, but was severely wounded in the encounter. 
 His unusual bravery and daring contributed ma- 
 terially to the success of his regiment in the action. 
 Home address, Mrs. Nora Pennington, mother, 
 R. F. D. No. 4, Centerville, Iowa. 
 
 CROSS, WILLIE Private 
 
 Company M, 117th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, October 
 7, 1918. After three runners had been killed in 
 attempting to carry a message to an advanced 
 
 Elatoon through a heavy artillery and machine-gun 
 arrage, Pvt. Cross volunteered for the mission 
 and carried the message through. Next of kin, 
 Mrs. Maggie Cross, mother, Jefferson City, Tenn. 
 
 CROSSEN, VERNON J Sergeant 
 
 Deceased. Company E, Fifth Marines. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Landres et 
 St. Georges, France, November 1-4, 1918. While 
 Sergt. Crossen was forming an attack a shell hit in 
 the midst of his platoon. Disregarding the heavy 
 counter-barrage, he reorganized his command and 
 led them in attack, continuing for three days, when 
 he was killed. Next of kin, John Crossen, father, 
 Dalt Hotel, San Francisco, Cal. 
 
 CROW, JOHN H Private 
 
 Company F, 114th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Verdun, France, October 
 12-17, 1918. Throughout the six-days' engagement 
 this soldier performed heroic duty in maintaining 
 liaison between regimental and battalion posts of 
 command. He reorganized relay posts, beyond his 
 required route, delivered messages when relays 
 were gone, passing through three barrages to do so, 
 and, although gassed, refused to quit his work. 
 Home address, Mrs. Anna H. Collins, mother, 49 
 Lecard Street, Salem, N. J. 
 
 CROWE, FRED A Private 
 
 Company D, Seventh Engineers. For extraor- 
 dinary heroism in action near Cunel, France, Octo- 
 ber 14, 1918. This soldier crawled forward under 
 fire from machine-guns and snipers and killed two 
 Germans who were operating a machine-gun in a 
 tree. Next of kin, Mrs. Clara Crowe, mother, 2431 
 Bloomington Avenue, Minneapolis, Minn. 
 
 CROWLEY, EDWARD J. . . . Sergeant 
 
 Deceased. Company F, 307th Infantry. For, 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Glennes, 
 France, September 15, 1918. Leaving cover, under 
 heavy machine-gun and shell fire, Sergt. Crowley 
 visited the outposts, in order the assure himself of 
 their security. After accomplishing this mission he 
 fearlessly exposed himself to rescue a wounded 
 comrade; and, in so doing, lost his life. Next of kin, 
 Mrs. George Crowley, mother, 182 East End Ave- 
 nue, New York, N. Y. 
 
 CROWLEY, J. J Sergeant 
 
 Deceased. Company M, 197th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Ronssoy, 
 France, September 29, 1918. When the advance of 
 
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 his platoon was checked by. penloualy heavy 
 machine-gun fire, from the direct front, Sergt 
 Crowley, after ordering his men to cover, advanced 
 alone and bombed the gun out of action After 
 successfully leading his platoon to one of the fur- 
 thermost points of the advance, he WM Jailed. 
 Next of kin, Mrs. Hannah Crowley, mother, East 
 Main Street. Mohawk. N. Y. 
 
 CROWTHER, ORLANDO C. . First Lieutenant 
 Deceased. U. S. M. C. On June 6, 1918; near 
 Chateau-Thierry, France, he displayed the highest 
 type of courage and leadership. After all of the 
 men near him had been kiUed or wounded, he cap- 
 tured one machine-gun and crew unaided, and 
 while attempting to take a second was himself 
 killed. Next of kin, Mrs. Lou Crowther, mother, 
 936 East Chestnut Street, Canton, 111. 
 
 CRUM, LEO J First Lieutenant 
 
 Medical Corps, 126th Infantry. For extraor- 
 dinary heroism in action near Cierges, France, July 
 31 and August 1, 1918. During the attack against 
 Cierges by his regiment he worked continuously and 
 heroically under fire to treat and evacuate the 
 wounded. When the house in which his first-aid 
 station was located was struck by an enemy shell, 
 he safely evacuated all of his patients and promptly 
 established another aid station near the front. His 
 untiring efforts and personal bravery saved the 
 lives of many wounded and suffering men. and were 
 a source of inspiration to the entire command. 
 Home address, Mrs. Mary Crum, wife, 1329 Hill 
 Crest Avenue, Kalamazoo, Mich. 
 
 CRYDER, CHARLES C Corporal 
 
 Deceased. Company C, 166th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Suipps, France, 
 July 5, 1918. Corpl. Cryder remained with his 
 commanding oflBcer, who was overcome with gas, 
 and assisted him to a place of safety during a severe 
 bombardment, despite the fact that the oflScer re- 
 peatedly suggested that he leave him and seek 
 safety for himself, and that he had previously been 
 instructd to seek shelter in a concrete dugout 1,000 
 yards in the rear in case of bombardment. Next of 
 kin, J. B. Cryder. father, London, Ohio. 
 
 CUDDY, GEORGE J Private 
 
 Deceased. Company F, 107th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Ronssoy, 
 France. September 29. 1918. Shot through both 
 cheeks and the throat, he refused to be evacuated, 
 and continued to advance through intense machine- 
 gun fire. Later he fell, mortally wounded by a 
 third bullet. His heroic conduct was an inspiration 
 to those near him. Next of kin, Mrs. Hanna Cuddy, 
 mother, 141 West 10th Street. New York, N. Y. 
 
 CUFF, WILLIAM E Private 
 
 Deceased. Machine Gun Company No. 2, 370th 
 Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action at 
 Mont des Singes, France, September 28, 1918. Pvt. 
 Cuff carried important messages for his regimental 
 commander, constantly exposing himself to heavy 
 artillery and machine-gun fire until he was killed. 
 Next of kin, Mrs. Emma Cuff, mother, Eckman, 
 W. Va. 
 
 CULLEN, MICHAEL J. . . . Corporal 
 
 Company K, 364th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Eclisfontaine, France, Sep- 
 tember 28, 1918. With six other soldiers, Corpl. 
 CuUen responded to a call for volunteers to go four 
 hundred yards beyond the front line and bring in 
 wounded comrades. Under terrific machine-gun 
 and shell fire, he assisted in the rescue of seven 
 wounded men, also bringing in the dead body of a 
 company lieutenant. Home address, Mrs. Mary 
 Cullen, mother, 539 North Albany Avenue, Chi- 
 cago, III 
 
 CULLEN, WILLIAM J. . First Lieutenant 
 308th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Binarville, France, October 2-8, 1918. 
 During the advance of his regiment through the 
 Forest of Argonne, France, Lieut. Cullen led his 
 company, under intense concentration of machine- 
 gun fire, to the day's objective, steadying his men 
 and directing the organization and entrenchment of 
 his position. During the period in which part of the 
 regiment was cut otf by the enemy, he continued to 
 visit his posts and encourage his men under intense 
 concentrations of trench-mortar and machine-gun 
 fire, effectively directing the repulse of attacks on 
 his position. On October 4-5-6 this officer, observ- 
 ing friendly airplanes, left his shelter and went out 
 into a cleared space in plain view of the enemy and 
 under intense machine-gun fire signaled the position 
 to the airplanes. During all this critical time when 
 his company, as well as the battalion, was entirely 
 without food for five days, he displayed coolness, 
 good judgment, and efficiency, furnishing an inspir- 
 ing example to his men. His gallantry in action 
 contributed materially to the holding of the left 
 flank and the successful resistance made by his 
 battalion. Home address, William F. Cullen, 
 father, 1187 Woodycrest Avenue, New York City. 
 
 CULLISON, JESSE M, . Lieutenant Colonel 
 28th Infantry. At Laversines, France, July 18, 
 1918, he distinguished himself by doing more than 
 his duty in disposing front-line troops in effective 
 position, fearlessly subjecting himself to danger in 
 order to accomplish his task and thereby inspiring 
 the officers and men of his brigade to valorous and 
 successful attack. Home address, Mrs. G. F. 
 Crook, sister, Howardsville, Md. 
 
 CULNAN. JOHN H Sergeant 
 
 49th Company, Fifth Regiment. U. S. M. C. At 
 Chateau-Thierry. France, June 6, 1918, while assist- 
 ing a wounded man to the rear, he was himself 
 wounded in the head, but carried out his mission, 
 succeeding in bringing the other wounded man to 
 the dressing station. Home address, Mrs. Rose B. 
 Culnan, mother, 1907 Riverdale Avenue, Mari- 
 nette, Wis. 
 
 CULVER, STANLEY Private 
 
 Company C, 314th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Moirey. France, November 
 10, 1918. During an advance Pvt. Culver, though 
 suffering from wounds, carried important messages 
 under heavy shell fire from battalion to company 
 commander, refusing to have his wounds dressed 
 until his mission was completed. He returned after 
 treatment was given, and remained at his work as 
 runner, not allowing himself to be evacuated. Home 
 address, Mrs. Rachael Creveling, mother. Town- 
 hill, Pa. 
 
 CUMMINGS, AVERY D Colonel 
 
 181st Infantry Brigade. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Gesnes, France, September 
 29, 1918. During the attack on Gesnes he, then a 
 lieutenant colonel, in addition to performing his 
 regular duties as brigade adjutant, 181st Brigade, 
 went forward with the front line of attack, direct- 
 ing the organization and outposting of the front 
 line after Gesnes and the army objective beyond it 
 had been captured. All of the senior officers of the 
 assaulting regiment having been killed or wounded 
 in the attack on Gesnes, he unhesitatingly organ- 
 ized the scattered elements of the regiment and 
 pushed the attack home to final success. Home 
 address, Mrs." Mildred D. Cummings, wife, 2919 
 Pacific Avenue, San Francisco, Cal. 
 
 CUMMINGS, FRANK J Sergeant 
 
 Headquarters Company, 102d Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action at Marcheville, 
 France, September 26. 1918. Sergt. Cummings re- 
 peatedly volunteered for dangerous missions. 
 
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 carrying me39ages through violent artillery and 
 machine-gun fire. When a small portion of hia 
 organization was cut off by the enemy, he went to 
 their aid alone, and with hia pistol cleaned out a 
 bombers' nest. Home address, Mrs. E. E. Nesbit, 
 guardian, 85 Beers Street, New Haven, Conn. 
 
 CUMMINS, FRED Private 
 
 Company F, 132d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Consenvoye, France, Octo- 
 ber 9, 1918. Pvt. Cummins, single-handed, cap- 
 tured a German machine-gun, killing one of the 
 crew and routing the others. He then turned the 
 gun on the enemy with great effectiveness, protect- 
 ing the right flank of hia battalion. Later in the 
 day he volunteered and rescued an outpost of three 
 men, which was surrounded by the enemy. He 
 
 Eerformed these missiona with great courage, 
 ravery, and initiative, subjected to severe enemy 
 fire throughout the entire exploit. Home address, 
 Mrs. Mary M. Cummins, mother, Carrier Mills, 111. 
 
 CUNNINGHAM, CHARLES E. . . Sergeant 
 Deceased. Company K, 126th Infantry. Al- 
 though seriously wounded during a surprise attack 
 by a German patrol in the vicinity of Hecken, Al- 
 sace, on May 27, 1918, he continued to direct hia 
 men and succeeded in driving the enemy off. Home 
 address, Mrs. Augusta Pangburn, mother, 1317 
 Lafayette Avenue, Grand Rapids, Mich. 
 
 CUNNINGHAM, FLOYD L. . First Lieutenant 
 116th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Brabant, France, October 8, 1918. 
 Lieut. Cunningham displayed rare courage in vol- 
 untarily going to the asaiatance of a wounded com- 
 rade, under heavy machine-gun and ahell fire. 
 Home address, Imea Cunningham, brother, Min- 
 ong, Wis. 
 
 CUNNINGHAM, OLIVER B. . . . Captain 
 Deceased. 15th Field Artillery. For repeated 
 acta of extraordinary heroism in action near Ville- 
 montoire, Chateau-Thierry, and St. Mihiel, France, 
 July 21, 1918, to September 17, 1918. During this 
 period Capt. Cunningham, with utter disregard for 
 his personal safety, on numerous occasions exposed 
 himself to the enemy fire while reconnoitering and 
 performing liaiaon work. On September 17, while 
 at hia poat as liaison officer with the most advanced 
 infantry unit, Capt. Cunningham was killed by an 
 enemy ahell. Next of kin, Frank S. Cunningham, 
 father, care of Butler Broa., Chicago, 111. 
 
 CUNNINGHAM, WILLIAM A. . . Captain 
 32l3t Machine Gun Battalion. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Sommerance, France, Octo- 
 ber 12, 1918. Capt. Cunningham, though painfully 
 wounded in the face by shrapnel when his battalion 
 was seriously engaged, continued to lead his men 
 through heavy shell fire, leading them with skill and 
 inspiring them with courage. Home address, Mrs. 
 Jane C. Cnningham, wife, 1232 South Candler 
 Street, Decatur, Ga. 
 
 CURFMAN, THOMAS D Sergeant 
 
 Deceased. Company G, 28th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Exermont, 
 France, October 5, 1918. When the advance of his 
 company was retarded by machine-gun fire he took 
 an automatic rifle from a wounded gunner and went 
 forward alone to a position from which he opened 
 fire and destroyed the enemy nest. He was himself 
 mortally wounded. Next of kin, Mrs. George Curf- 
 man, mother, 906 North Seventh Street, Steuben- 
 ville, Ohio. 
 
 CURLEE, WILLIAM Corporal 
 
 Company F, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Medeah Ferme, France, Oc- 
 tober 3, 1918, Corp. Curlee, together with four 
 
 other men, charged a machine-gun nest containing 
 three heavy machine guns and captured the three 
 guns and 20 prisoners. Home address, Ephraim 
 Curlee, father, Polkton, N. C. 
 
 CURNOW. EARL M Corporal 
 
 Company H, 128th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Juvigny, north of Soissons, 
 France, August 29 to September 2, 1918. Though 
 he had been severely gassed, Corpl.Curnow remained 
 with his company while it was in the front line. 
 When it was in support, he aided in carrying 
 wounded across an area covered by machine-gun 
 and artillery fire. Although this work was not re- 
 quired of him, he volunteered for it in apite of the 
 the danger and hia own physical condition. Home 
 address, Mrs. Ada Curnow, 280 Tireman Avenue, 
 Detroit, Mich. 
 
 CURRAN, FRED J Corporal 
 
 Company B, 363d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Very, France, September 26, 
 1918. Corpl. Curran accompanied a lieutenant on 
 an attack against a» nest of enemy snipers on Sep- 
 tember 26. They succeeded in killing two, wound- 
 ing one, and taking the remaining two prisoners. 
 Home address, Mary Ann Curran, 2647 Mission 
 Street, San Francisco, Cal. 
 
 CURTI, MIKE Private 
 
 Company F, 127th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Gesnea, France, October 4, 
 1918. Pvt. Curti, a litter bearer, went out alone 
 in front of the lines several times under the severest 
 of fire, and carried back wounded men from an ex- 
 posed area, from which his company had been 
 forced to withdraw. Home addreaa, Giovanni Curti, 
 father, 231 Lake Street, Reno, Nev. 
 
 CURTIS, BERNARD B Corporal 
 
 Company G, 116th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action in the Bois de Brabant, France, 
 October 8, 1918. Corpl. Curtis courageously con- 
 tinued to lead his squad against the enemy, after 
 being painfully wounded in the face by shell frag- 
 ments, refusing to obtain first aid in order not to 
 delay the advance of his squad. Home address, W. 
 father, 1001 South First Street, Baakerville, Va. 
 
 CURTIS, CLYDE O. . . . Firat Sergeant 
 Company C, 16th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action south of Soissons, France, July 
 18, 1918. Leading his platoon against an enemy 
 battery in the face of direct fire, Sergt. Curtis per- 
 sonally killed the gunner and, with the aid of his 
 men, either killed or wounded the entire crew, thus 
 preventing further casualties on his troops. Home 
 addreaa, Mra. Susan Curtis, mother, Stella, Neb. 
 
 CURTIS, EDWARD P. . . First Lieutenant 
 Pilot, Air Service, 95th Aero Squadron. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action in the region of 
 Stenay, France, September 27, 1918. Lieut. Curtis 
 volunteered to perform a reconnaissance patrol of 
 particular danger and importance 30 kilometers 
 within the enemy's territory. He made the entire 
 journey through a heavy antiaircraft and machine- 
 gun fire, and flew at an extremely low altitude to 
 secure the desired information. Home address, 
 Mrs. G. T. Curtis, mother. North Goodman Street, 
 Rochester, N. Y. 
 
 CURTIS, NATHAN M .... Corpora 
 Company L, 131st Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Consenvoye, France, Octo- 
 ber 10, 1918. Voluntarily leaving shelter. Corporal 
 Curtis led a patrol of three men across an open 
 field, under heavy shell fire, and captured an enemy 
 machine-gun, killing two and capturing one of the 
 crew. Home address, Mra. Nathan M. Curtis, 
 mother, 557 Monticello Avenue, Chicago, 111. 
 
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 CURTIS. ROLLIN A. . . . First Sergeant 
 Company A, 128th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Cierges, France, August 1, 
 1918; and near Gesnes, France, October 9, 1918. 
 During the advance near Reddy Farm, Sergeant 
 Curtis, then a platoon commander, was painfully 
 wounded in the leg, but refused to be evacuated 
 until wounded a second time. During the advance, 
 the battalion commander asked for a volunteer to 
 establish liaison with the unit on the right. Ser- 
 geant Curtis immediately offered his services for 
 this hazardous mission. On October 9, near Gesnes, 
 when the only officer in his company was killed, 
 Sergeant Curtis took command, leading the com- 
 pany through an intense enemy barrage. Although 
 wounded and knocked down by the explosion of a 
 shell, he continued to lead the company until re- 
 lieved. Home address, Mrs. James Curtis, mother, 
 Barron, Wis. 
 
 CURTIS, WILL C Private 
 
 Deceased. Company M, 142d Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne, 
 France, October 8, 1918. While passing through a 
 heavy enemy barrage he was mortally wounded, 
 but continued to advance, encouraging his com- 
 rades to follow him. His example of courage and 
 fearlessness gave confidence to his comrades and 
 the advance was successful. He later died of his 
 wounds. Next of kin, H. V. Curtis, father, Peters- 
 burg, Texas. 
 
 CURTISS, EARL W Private 
 
 Company B, 59th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near BrieuUes-sur-Meuse, France, 
 September 29, 1918. Advancing alone across open 
 territory and exposed to extremely heavy machine- 
 gun fire, Pvt. Curtiss rescued a fellow soldier who 
 was lying wounded beyond the front line. He 
 accomplished his mission, even after being painfully 
 wounded in the head during his return. Home ad- 
 dress, Harry Fisher, friend, Yukon, Mo. 
 
 GUSHING, FREDERICK R. . . . Sergeant 
 Battery C, 7th Field Artillery. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Exermont, France, October 
 4, 1918. Sergt. Gushing volunteered and took his 
 place and gun squad forward to the infantry front 
 lines, where he was subjected to violent bombard- 
 ment. He refused to take shelter until nearly all 
 his horses and three of his men were wounded, and 
 then left shelter no less than five times to rescue 
 wounded comrades, this being done under a heavy 
 barrage. Home address, William O. Gushing, 
 brother, Rockland, Mass. 
 
 CUSHION, LEON J Private 
 
 Deceased. Company D, 103d Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action at Marcheville, 
 France, September 26, 1918. Under terrific 
 machine-gun, artillery and rifle fire, he displayed 
 great courage in locating and fighting enemy ma- 
 chine gunners. He was killed while rushing a 
 machine-gun nest. Next of kin, Nelson J. Cushion, 
 father. East Hardwick, Vt. 
 
 CUSTEAU, ODILON Corporal 
 
 Company G, 103d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Belleau Woods, France, July 
 20, 1918. In the advance of the first wave, east 
 from Belleau Woods, he cleaned out, single-handed, 
 a dugout of German machine-guns. Home address, 
 Frank Custeau, cousin, 114 Gross Street, Law- 
 rence, Mass. 
 
 CUTLER, MERRITT D Corporal 
 
 Company I, 107th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Ronssoy, France, September 
 29, 1918. Although suffering from wounds, Corpl. 
 Cutler went forth under treacherous enemy fire and 
 dragged two wounded comrades to safety. Later 
 
 the same day he organized a stretcher party and 
 brought in three wounded comrades under machine- 
 gun fire, which was so severe that it had stopped the 
 advance of neighboring troops. Home address, 
 Timothy R. Cutler, father, 101 Park Avenue, New 
 York. N. Y. 
 
 CUTTER, EDWARD B. . . First Lieutenant 
 Deceased. 19th Aero Squadron. For extraor- 
 dinary heroism in action near Cunel, France, Octo- 
 ber 21, 1918. Responding to an urgent request for 
 a plane to penetrate the enemy lines to ascertain 
 whether or not the enemy was preparing a counter- 
 attack, Lieut. Gutter immediately volunteered for 
 the mission. Obliged to fly at a very low altitude 
 on account of the unfavorable weather conditions 
 he was under terrific fire of the enemy at all times 
 by skillful dodging he managed to cross the enemy 
 lines. His plane was seen to suddenly lurch and 
 crash a short distance to the ground, both he and hia 
 brother observer being killed. Home address, Mrs. 
 Mary S. Cutter, mother, Anoka, Minn. 
 
 DABNEY, MILAN Private 
 
 Company B, 348th Machine Gun Battalion. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action near Eclis- 
 fontaine and Tronsol Farm, France, September 27, 
 October 1, 1918. Throughout five days of action 
 Private Dabney maintained liaison between com- 
 pany and battalion posts of command, repeatedly 
 passing through the enemy's barrages, and con- 
 stantly subjected to enemy sniping. Home address, 
 Robert C. Tracy, friend, 882 Florainda Street, 
 San Francisco, Gal. 
 
 DABNEY, W. C First Lieutenant 
 
 26th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Soissons, France, July 18-22, 1918. 
 Lieutenant Dabney took his command over the 
 top in four successive attacks near Soissons and by 
 his bravery and effective leadership four times 
 achieved success in reaching his objective. Home 
 address. Dr. S. C. Dabney, father, 1329 Third 
 Street, Louisville, Ky. 
 
 DAKIN, HURSEY A Corporal 
 
 Company F, 1st Gas Regiment. For extraor- 
 dinary heroism in action in the Bois Jure, near 
 Gercourt, France, September 26, 1918. Home ad- 
 dress, Mrs. O. H. Dakin, mother, Box 93, Free- 
 water, Oregon. 
 
 DALEY, PHILIP A Private 
 
 Company A, 1st Engineers. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action northwest of Verdun, France, 
 October 9, 1918. On two occasions, when intense 
 machine-gun fire threatened his platoon, Pvt. 
 Daley voluntarily accompanied another soldier and 
 attacked the enemy positions in the face of heavy 
 fire, silencing the guns by effective rifle fire. Next 
 of kin, Philip Daley, father, Morgan Hill, GaL 
 
 DALLAS, FRED W Corporal 
 
 Headquarters Company, 360th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near the Bois de 
 Argonne, France, November 2, 1918. Although his 
 arm was shattered by a machine-gun bullet, Corpl. 
 Dallas refused to go to the rear, but continued to 
 advance under extremely heavy machine-gun fire 
 until he received two more wounds, one piercing his 
 leg and making it impossible for him to advance 
 further. While crawUng to the rear he encountered 
 another wounded man, and assisted him to the 
 dressing station. Home address, Mrs. Bellzora 
 Dallas, mother, 652 Orleans Street, Beaumont, Tex. 
 
 DALRYMPLE, THERON E. . . . 
 
 Sergeant (First Class) 
 
 Deceased. Company A, 1st Engineers. At Bois 
 
 de Villers, France, on May 9, 1918, he displayed 
 
 heroic devotion to duty by rendering first-aid as- 
 
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 sistance to the wounded, by handling hia platoon 
 under shell fire with coolness and courage, and by 
 attempting to protect a comrade while he himself 
 was mortally wounded. Next of kin, Asa C. Dal- 
 rymple, father, 32 J^ Pearl Street, Rochester, N. Y. 
 
 DALRYMPLE, WILLIAM .... Private 
 Company G, 26th Infantry. Near Siossons, 
 France, July 19, 1918, he crawled to an enemy 
 sniper's post and killed or wounded all its occu- 
 pants. Home address, J. L. Dalrymple, father, 
 Albertsville, Ala. 
 
 DALTON. GILBERT R Bugler 
 
 Company M, 132d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Bois de Malaumont, France, 
 October 9, 1918. Bugler Dalton and an officer 
 were making a reconnaissance of Bois de Malau- 
 mont. Upon entering the woods they were sud- 
 denly fired upon by machine guns. Together they 
 rushed the machine-gun. The officer was wounded 
 and unable to take cover. Bugler Dalton ran 
 across an open space, exposing himself to short 
 range of machine-gun fire, and carried the officer to 
 a position of safety. Home address, Rochel Dalton, 
 brother. Carrier Mills. 111. 
 
 DALY. DANIEL .... First Sergeant 
 73d Company. 6th Regiment, U. S. M. C. Sergt. 
 Daly repeatedly performed deeds of heroism and 
 great service on June 5, 1918. At the risk of his life 
 he extinguished a fire in an ammunition dump at 
 Lucylebocage. On June 7, 1918, while his position 
 was under violent bombardment, he \'isited all the 
 gun crews of his company, then posted over a wide 
 portion of the front, to cheer his men. On June 10, 
 1918, he attacked an enemy machine-gun emplace- 
 ment unassisted and captured it by use of hand gre- 
 nades and his automatic pistol. On the same day, 
 during the German attack on Souresches, he brought 
 in wounded under fire. Home address, Mrs. Ellen 
 Daly, mother, 1290 Rockaway Avenue, New York 
 City. 
 
 DANIEL, CHARLES E. . Private (First Class) 
 Company B, 116th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action in the Bois Detrayes, France, 
 October 27. 1918. Pvt. Daniels crawled from his 
 own trenches to within range of an enemy machine- 
 gun nest which had been harassing his company all 
 day, and bombed out the gunners with hand gre- 
 nades, thereby enabling his company to occupy 
 more advantageous position. Home address, Mrs. 
 D. M. Daniel, mother. Louisa, Va. 
 
 DANIEL, HENRY Private 
 
 Battery A, 10th Field Artillery. For extraor- 
 dinary heroism in action near St. Eugene, France, 
 July 9, 1918. Pvt. Daniel repeatedly volunteered 
 and carried important messages four kilometers 
 through heavy shell fire near the enemy's lines. On 
 one trip he found a wounded soldier and carried him 
 through an enemy barrage to the dressing station. 
 Home address, Anton Daniel, father, Arte, Neb. 
 
 DANIEL. JOSIAH Sergeant 
 
 Company E, 16th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action south of Soissons. France, July 18, 
 1918. He voluntarily and alone advanced against 
 a machine-gun and captured the gun and its crew. 
 Home address, Mrs. Susan Daniel, mother, 1242 
 South Lumpkin Street, Athens, Ga. 
 
 DANIELS, FRANCIS L Corporal 
 
 Company H, 353d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Tailly, France, November 2, 
 1918. When his company had been held up by a 
 machine-gun, and a comrade killed at his side, 
 Corpl. Daniels voluntarily advanced alone over an 
 open space for 200 yards in the face of the machine- 
 gun fire into a clump of bushes, from which he suc- 
 
 ceeded in killing the enemy gunner and capturing 
 the gun. Home address, Mrs. M. E. Daniels, 
 mother, R. F. D. No. 5, Smith Center, Kansas. 
 
 DANIELS, WILLIAM H Private 
 
 Company G, 119th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Ribeauville, France, October 
 18, 1918. When enemy sniper and machine-gun 
 fire had held up his line and caused many casualties 
 in his ranks, Pvt. Daniels went forward a distance 
 of about 150 yards and, with the aid of his machine- 
 gun, put an enemy nest out of action and killed one 
 of the snipers. Home address, William F. Daniels, 
 father, R. F. D. No. 3, Rutledge, Tenn. 
 
 DANO Second Lieutenant 
 
 French Army. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Somme Py, France, October 3-8, 1918. 
 He displayed conspicuous gallantry during opera- 
 tions of the Second American Division, and when 
 hia captain was killed and the company had suffered 
 heavy losses, he promptly effected a reorganization. 
 With great heroism and able leadership, he then 
 pushed forward the assault in the face of heavy 
 shell fire. Home address not given. 
 
 DANYSCH, STEVE G Sergeant 
 
 Deceased. Fourth Machine Gun Battalion. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action south of Soissons, 
 France, July 19, 1918. Having received a severe 
 wound in the head, he refused to be evacuated and 
 continued to lead his platoon with great bravery 
 until he fell unconscious. He died from his wounds 
 several days later. Next of kin, Florian Danysch, 
 father, Westoff, Texas. 
 
 DANZIG. SAMUEL V. H. . First Lieutenant 
 8th Machine Gun Battalion. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Fossoy, France, July 14-15, 
 1918, and near Le Charmel, France. July 26. 1918. 
 Lieutenant Danzig repeatedly crossed open spaces 
 swept by shell fire during a violent barrage to in- 
 spect the gun positions, under artillery fire, en- 
 couraging his men and looking after their safety. 
 Later in the day he took charge of the guns of an 
 officer who had been wounded and placed them in 
 new positions. On July 26 he advanced through a 
 heavy barrage on a reconnaissance and placed four 
 guns in support of a battalion of infantry. After 
 the infantry had withdrawn he held this position 
 under enemy fire from the rear and flanks, until 
 ordered to withdraw the following night. Home ad- 
 dress, Mrs. M. V. Danzig, mother, 797 Madison 
 Avenue, Albany, N. Y. 
 
 DARGIS, JOSEPH A Corporal 
 
 Company K, 6th Regiment, U. S. M. C. In 
 the attacks on enemy machine-gun positions in the 
 Bois de Belleau, France, June 6-8, 1918, he distin- 
 guished himself by being first in the charge of his 
 platoon at all times; throughout the fighting he 
 acquitted himself with conspicuous bravery. Home 
 address Chicago, 111. 
 
 DARKOSKI, WACTAW .... Sergeant 
 Company K, 26th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action in the Argonne Forest, France, 
 October 9, 1918. During the fighting in the Ar- 
 gonne, October 4-13, Sergt. Darkoski displayed ex- 
 traordinary heroism and ability in leading his pla- 
 toon against strong points under the most severe 
 shell and machine-gun fire. On October 9, in a 
 hand-to-hand fight, he alone captured two enemy 
 guns. Home address, Frank Haze, uncle, 1 Wuster 
 Street, New Haven, Conn. 
 
 DARLING, HOMER C. . . Second Lieutenant 
 132d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Bois du Fays, France, October 10-12, 
 1918. Exposed to heavy machine-gun fire from the 
 front and right flank, he led his platoon forward 
 
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 HEROES ALL 
 
 through heavy brush, although suffering heavy 
 casualties. During the advance he and one other 
 member of his platoon attacked a machine-gun nest 
 and captured three machine guns and five prisoners. 
 In hand-to-hand fighting he personally killed five 
 Germans and wounded others. Home address, Mrs. 
 George Darling, mother, Mendon, Mass. 
 
 DASCH, CARL W Private 
 
 Headquarters Company, 167th Infantry. During 
 the entire period, July 26 to August 1, 1918, in 
 action northeast of Chateau-Thierry, France, he 
 carried messages between the firing Une and battal- 
 ion headquarters through heavy enemy shell fire. 
 On returning from the firing hne he would pick up a 
 severely wounded man each time and carry him 
 through the barrage to a first-aid station. He 
 finally became so exhausted he could not continue 
 his work, yet he had to be ordered to report to the 
 aid section for treatment. During the whole series 
 of engagements he did not sleep and taxed his phys- 
 ical endurance to the utmost at all times, setting to 
 his comrades an example of utter disregard of 
 danger and exceptional devotion to duty. Home 
 address, Mrs. Fred A. Dasch, 1045 First Street 
 West, Weiser, Idaho. 
 
 DAUGHTY. JOHN E Sergeant 
 
 Company F, 130th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action in the Evergreen Woods, France, 
 November 6, 1918. While on a daylight patrol, 
 Sergt. Daughty displayed exceptional bravery, 
 when with one other man he fought a large force of 
 the enemy, killing a German officer and two ma- 
 chine gunners who were attempting to put their 
 guns in action. Surrounded by the enemy, he cap- 
 tured a German corporal and fought his way out 
 with his pistol, not having time to load his rifle. 
 He marched his prisoners to the rear at the point of 
 his bayonet, thereby running the risk of being cap- 
 tured himself, in order to carry out orders to take at 
 least one prisoner. Home address, E. L. Daughty, 
 father, Venice, 111. 
 
 DAUNE, CHARLES EMILE . Sous Lieutenant 
 French Army. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near St. Mihiel, France, September 12, 1918. 
 When the advance of his battalion was held up by 
 a hostile strong point, well fortified and protected 
 by barbed-wire entanglements, Lieut. Daune, at 
 the head of his platoon, led his men forward, forc- 
 ing an opening through the wire, and overcame the 
 enemy's resistance, capturing 158 prisoners, includ- 
 ing two officers and 15 machine guns. Home ad- 
 dress not given. 
 
 DAUSCH, WILLIAM Sergeant 
 
 Deceased. Company I, 107th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Ronssoy, 
 France, September 29, 1918. During operations 
 against the Hindenburg line, Sergt. Dausch ren- 
 dered valuable assistance and demonstrated rare 
 courage in attacking and destroying two enemy 
 machine-gun nests by the accurate fire of his rifle. 
 Even after being mortally wounded in the head, he 
 continued in the combat until he collapsed. Next 
 of kin, Mrs. Katherin Dausch, mother, 305 East 
 Ninety-third Street, New York, N. Y. 
 
 DAVIDSON, LILBURN C Captain 
 
 359th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Villerssur-Preney, France, September 
 15, 1918. When his own lines were being heavily 
 shelled at night, he lead a patrol of 36 men to gain 
 contact with the enemy, and after being challenged 
 by German outposts, led his men in a charge, 
 under heavy fire, kiUing forty of the enemy, and 
 capturing 36 prisoners, 4 trench mortars, and 4 
 machine-guns. He established and held an impor- 
 tant position until leap-frogged by the remainder 
 of his company in an attack several hours later. 
 Home address, Tom M. Davidson, Jackson, Ky. 
 
 DAVIS, ABEL Colonel 
 
 132d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Consenvoye, France, October 9, 1918. 
 Upon reaching its objective, after a difficult ad- 
 vance, involving two changes of directions, Col. 
 Davis's regiment was subjected to a determined 
 enemy counterattack. Disregarding the heavy shell 
 and machine-gun fire. Col. Davis personally as- 
 sumed command and by his fearless leadership and 
 courage the enemy was driven back. Home address, 
 James Davis, brother, 1400 Milwaukee Avanue, 
 Chicago, 111. 
 
 DAVIS, BENJAMIN G Private 
 
 Company C, 115th Machine Gun Battalion. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Ypres, Bel- 
 gium, August 23, 1918. When several members of 
 his platoon were severely wounded by shell fire, 
 Pvt. Davis, though himself wounded, went through 
 the bomlsardment to a dugout and procured assist- 
 ance for his comrades, guiding a rescuing party to 
 their assistance. Home address, Mrs. Mane Davis, 
 mother, 512 Nunn Street, Wilmington, N. C. 
 
 DAVIS, CHESTER A Major 
 
 3d Machine Gun Battalion. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Hattonville, France, in the 
 St. Mihiel salient, September 12-13, 1918. Sent by 
 his brigade commander to verify the positions of the 
 first lines of the assaulting battalions, he continued 
 forward to ascertain the approximate location of 
 the enemy lines. Accompanied by only two others, 
 he overtook a hostile formation of about 60 men, 
 wagons, animals, and machine-guns, which formed 
 a rear guard to facilitate the retreat of the enemy 
 convoys, and by the exercise of rare gallantry and 
 judgment, captured this entire enemy force, despite 
 its overwhelming superiority in numbers and 
 strength. Home address, Mrs. Thomas L. Davis, 
 4 Liberty Street, Salem, Mass. 
 
 DAVIS. CHESTER V Corporal 
 
 Company E, 6th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near BrieuUes, France, Novem- 
 ber 4, 1918. Corpl. Davis volunteered to carry a 
 message to the battalion commander, notifying 
 him that our barrage was falling short. Crossing 
 a valley swept by shell and machine-gun fire, he 
 swam the icy Meuse River and succeeded in de- 
 livering his message in time to avoid further 
 casualties. Home address, Mrs. Rosa Davis, 
 Tennyson, Ind. 
 
 DAVIS, CLARENCE E Corporal 
 
 Company D, 168th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Cote de Chatillon, France, 
 October 4, 1918. During the attack Corpl. Davis 
 made his way forward through intense artillery and 
 machine-gun fire to rescue a wounded comrade. 
 When he had reached a point about 25 yards in 
 front of the enemy trenches he found that the man 
 was dead, and he, himself, so seriously wounded 
 that he was compelled to return. Home address, 
 Mrs. Tour Spear, aunt, Clarence, Iowa. 
 
 DAVIS, DUNK First Sergeant 
 
 Company G, 119th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, Septem- 
 ber 29, 1918. Sergt. Davis voluntarily went forward 
 to attack enemy machine guns, which were care- 
 fullly concealed and raising havoc with his section 
 of the line. He succeeded in putting both posts out 
 of action and kilUng all the occupants. Home ad- 
 dress, William B. Davis, father. Red Springs, N. C. 
 
 DAVIS, EDGAR C Sergeant 
 
 Company H, 61st Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Dun sur Meuse, France, 
 November 5, 1918. Sergt. Davis, voluntarily ad- 
 vanced alone against an enemy machine-gun which 
 was holding up his platoon, capturing four prisoners 
 
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 and the gun. Later he led a few men into a dugout 
 and captured 13 prisoners. He then continued the 
 advance until the day's objective had been reached 
 and the platoon position organized. Home address, 
 James E. Davis, father, Louisburg, Tenn. 
 
 DAVIS, FRED C First Lieutenant 
 
 108th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Ronssoy, France, September 29-30,1918. 
 Lieut. Davis successfully held a trench several hun- 
 dred yards in advance of the Hindenburg line, under 
 heavy shell and machine-gun fire, with a detachment 
 which he had organized with men from different 
 organizations. The following morning he led his 
 detachment still farther, cleaning up about five hun- 
 dred yards of enemy trenches. Home address, John 
 J. Davis, father, Madrid, Iowa. 
 
 DAVIS, GUY K Corporal 
 
 Deceased. Company F, 359th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Villers-devant- 
 Dun, France, November 2, 1918. After his platoon 
 sergeant had become a casualty, he assumed com- 
 mand and led his men with marked personal bravery 
 and skill, advancing under fire until he was mor- 
 tally wounded. His example inspired his men with 
 his own fighting spirit. Next of kin, Mrs. Charity 
 Davis, mother. Oolitic, Ind. 
 
 DAVIS, HENRY . . . Private (First Class) 
 Company H, 6th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Romagne-sous-Montfaucon, 
 France, October 14, 1918. Although wounded, 
 Pvt. Davis courageously led several attacks 
 against machine-gun emplacements. While recon- 
 noitering from an exposed position in front of the 
 lines, he was wounded a second time by a sniper, 
 but refused to go to the rear until ordered to do so. 
 Next of kin, Henry Davis, father, Pomeroyton, Ky. 
 
 DAVIS, HERMAN Private 
 
 Company I, 113th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Molleville Farm, France, Octo- 
 ber 10, 1918. On duty as a company runner, Pvt. 
 Davis was accompanying the left assault platoon 
 of his company during the advance through the 
 woods, when it was fired on by an enemy machine- 
 gun. As soon as the gun opened fire, the members 
 of the platoon scattered and attempted to flank 
 the gun, but Pvt. Davis pushed on ahead, being 
 the first to reach the nest, attacked it single- 
 handed, and killed the four enemy gunners. His 
 gallant act enabled his platoon to continue the ad- 
 vance. Home address, Jeff Davis, father, Big Lake, 
 Ark. 
 
 DAVIS, HILDRED D Bugler 
 
 Company C, 124th Machine Gun Battalion. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Butgenville, 
 France, November 11, 1918. When his platoon 
 and the infantry company to which it was attached 
 were held up by hostile obstructions and machine- 
 gun fire. Bugler Davis volunteered and carried a 
 message to the left flank of the company. A few 
 minutes afterward he again distinguished himself 
 by leaving the cover of a trench, going forward 
 under heavy machine-gun flre, and helping rescue 
 a wounded officer. Home address, Mrs. Nora M. 
 Davis, mother, 404 West Washington Street, 
 Springfield, 111. 
 
 DAVIS, HOWARD H. . . . First Lieutenant 
 Medical reserve Corps, attached to 12th Sher- 
 wood Foresters. On January 8, 1918, in Templeux 
 Quarries, France, he entered a dugout which had 
 been caved in by enemy shell fire and administered 
 to the wounded. Although the dugout was under 
 heavy shell fire, he performed an operation for 
 amputation of a leg and thereby saved a soldier's 
 life. Home address, Mrs. Hannah Davis, mother, 
 3913 Franklin Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio. 
 
 DAVIS, LEROY Private 
 
 Company L, 370th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Mont De Sanges, France, 
 September 18, 1918. Pvt. Davis went out under 
 heavy fire to the aid of a runner who had been 
 wounded, applied first aid, took the messages of 
 the wounded man and delivered them to their des- 
 tination. Home address, Stella Burvender, mo- 
 ther, 302 East Depot Street, Huntsville. Mo. 
 
 DAVIS, LUTHER F Sergeant 
 
 Company K, 117th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Busigny, France, October 
 9, 1918. While commanding a platoon he repeat- 
 edly volunteered and went forward to draw fire 
 from enemy machine-guns, thereby locating the 
 positions of the machine-gun posts and facilitating 
 their destruction. Home address, S. G. Davis, 
 father, Correll, Ky. 
 
 DAVIS, MURRAY Major 
 
 Deceased. 140th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Exermont, France, Septem- 
 ber 26-29, 1918. He led his battalion brilliantly, 
 and when wounded, refused to go to the rear, but 
 having his wound dressed on the spot, continued in 
 command of his battalion. Later he was killed 
 while leading his command in an advance. Next of 
 kin, WiUiam B. Davis, father, 1321 Commerce 
 Building, Kansas City, Mo. 
 
 DAVIS, NEWMAN Sergeant 
 
 Company D, 11th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Brandeville, France, Novem- 
 ber 7-8, 1918. After all the officers of his company 
 had become casualties, Sergt. Davis (then a corpo- 
 ral) took command, displaying exceptional gal- 
 lantry in leading his men. Home address, Ambrose 
 Davis, father, Siluria, Ala. 
 
 DAVIS, NEWEL B Corporal 
 
 Company I, 28th Infantry. Near Cantigny, 
 France, May 28, 1918, he voluntarily left shelter 
 and exposed himself to violent machine-gun fire in 
 order to bring to shelter a wounded comrade. While 
 performing this meritorious deed he was himself 
 seriously wounded. Home address, Elias V. Davis, 
 brother, 59 North Main Street, Hornell, N. Y. 
 
 DAVIS, THOMAS H. . . Private (First Class) 
 Sanitary Detachment, 368th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action at Binarville, France, 
 September 30, 1918. Pvt. Davis, with an officer 
 and another soldier, voluntarily left shelter and 
 crossed an open space 50 yards wide swept by shell 
 and machine-gun fire to rescue a wounded soldier, 
 whom they carried to a place of safety. Home ad- 
 dress, Mrs. Anna Davis, mother, 49 Lincoln Street, 
 Hampton, Va. 
 
 DAVIS, W. D Colonel 
 
 361st Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Gesnes, France, September 26 to Octo- 
 ber 2, 1918. Col. Davis displayed distinguished 
 gallantry in leading and directing his front line in 
 the four days' advance on Gesnes and in the four 
 following days, holding the front line under heavy 
 shell fire. During this period his regiment was 
 suffering heavy casualties, but he remained con- 
 stantly with the front fine, encouraging his men by 
 his presence to hold out under this most dangerous 
 and trying condition of warfare. Twice wounded, 
 he remained in command of his regiment through- 
 out the entire action until it was finally reheved on 
 October 11. Home address, Mrs. Abbie G. Davis, 
 wife. Care R. S. Davis, Muskogee, Okla. 
 
 DAVIS, WALTER E Sergeant 
 
 Headquarters Company, 4th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Les- Evaux, 
 France, July 13, 1918. After several night patrols 
 
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 had failed in an attempt to cross the Marne, Sergt. 
 Davis, with three companions, crossed the river in 
 dayhght and, in full view of the enemy, remained in 
 enemy territory throughout the day. Home ad- 
 dress, Charles H. Dorcey, foster father, Butler, Pa. 
 
 DAVIS, WILLIAM R Private 
 
 Company E, 104th Infantry. For exceptiona 
 courage and devotion to duty in action on April 12, 
 1918, remaining at his post and continuing to fire 
 his rifle and grenades at the enemy after he was 
 severely wounded in action. Home address, Miss 
 May Taylor, friend, 566 No. Main Street, Brockton, 
 Mass. 
 
 DAVIS, WILTSHIRE C. . . First Sergeant 
 Company G, 116th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Haumont, France, October 
 11, 1918. After the loss of all his officers and his 
 company was becoming disorganized, Sergt. Davis 
 took command and reassembled the company, 
 bringing it to the objective at the most opportune 
 moment. He commanded for a period of eleven days 
 thereafter and successfully continued the operations 
 by his leadership and exceptional courage under fire. 
 Home address, Andrew J. Davis, father, 201 Second 
 Avenue, Farmville, Va. 
 
 DAWSON, HAROLD A Sergeant 
 
 Sanitary Detachment, 126th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Juvigny, 
 France, August 31, 1918. He volunteered to go out 
 into a field swept by artillery and machine-gun fire 
 to administer first aid to wounded soldiers, con- 
 stantly exposing himself to fire. His work saved 
 the lives of many soldiers. After dark, when it was 
 possible to remove the wounded from the field, he 
 worked tirelessly during their evacuation to the 
 first-aid station. Home address, Mrs. D. A. Daw- 
 eon, 317 No. Prairie Avenue, Kalamazoo, Mich. 
 
 DAWSON, LEO H. . . . First Lieutenant 
 Air Service, 94th Aero Squadron. For extraor- 
 dinary heroism in action near Hartennes, France, 
 July 19, 1918. While on a voluntary patrol, Lieut. 
 Dawson encountered seven enemy monoplanes at 
 an altitude of 2,000 meters. After a brief engage- 
 ment his guns jammed, but, after repairing the jam 
 in the air and under heavy fire, he returned to the 
 fight, shot down one of the enemy in flames and 
 drove off the others. For the following act of extra- 
 ordinary heroism in action near Clery-le-Petite, 
 France, November 4, 1918, Lieut. Dawson is 
 awarded a bar, to be worn with the distinguished- 
 service cross: Sighting four enemy planes (type 
 Rumpler), Lieut. Dawson immediately attacked, 
 despite the numerical superiority of the enemy, and 
 destroyed one of the group, whereupon the remain- 
 ing three scattered and returned to their lines. 
 Home address, Mrs. A. G. Dawson, 943 Ogden 
 Street, Denver, Colo. 
 
 DAY, CLINTON . . . Private (First Class) 
 Company C, 58th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism m action near St. Thibault, France, August 
 7, 1918. Private Day repeatedly volunteered and 
 earned messages from his company in the front line 
 across an open field swept by enemy machine-gun 
 and smper fire, to the battahon post command. He 
 also voluntarily made trips across this dangerous 
 ^rea for the purpose of filUng canteens for wounded 
 soldiers and securing stretchers. Home address, 
 Mrs. Emma A. Day, mother, Fillmore, Utah. 
 
 DAYTON, ALLAN S. . . . First Lieutenant 
 107th Field Artillery. Heroism in action near 
 Fismes, France, September 6, 1918. Lieut. Dayton 
 led a patrol out of the infantry hues in order to 
 adjust the artillery fire on machine-guns which were 
 holding up the advance. It was found necessary to 
 advance about half a mile beyond the front lines 
 across open ground swept by machine-gun fire, but. 
 
 undaunted, this officer continued on for half an hour 
 until he established telephone communications with 
 his regiment. Having finished his work, Lieut. 
 Dayton helped to carry a wounded officer back 
 through an enemy barrage safely to our lines. Home 
 address, G. S. Dayton, care of American Bridge Co., 
 Pencoyd, Pa. 
 
 DEAN, JOHN J Sergeant 
 
 Company H, 110th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Montblainville, France, 
 September 27, 1918. Although wounded in the lung 
 by a machine-gun bullet, he refused to be evacuated. 
 Upon his platoon reaching its objective, he consoU- 
 dated the new position and repulsed a strong coun- 
 terattack with heavy losses to the enemy. He then 
 reported to his battalion commander, refusing a 
 litter, saying that all effectives were needed in the 
 Une, and walked to the dressing station. Home ad- 
 dress, Mrs. Hattie Molter, aunt, 2332 No. 12th 
 Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 
 
 DEAN, THOMAS G., Jr Corporal 
 
 Company D, 107th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Ronssoy, France, September 
 29, 1918. During the operations against the Hin- 
 denburg line Corpl. Dean, with four other soldiers, 
 left shelter and went forward into an open field 
 under heavy shell and machine-gun fire, and suc- 
 ceeded in bandaging and carrying back to our lines 
 two wounded men. Home address, Thomas G. 
 Dean, father, 545 South Broadway, Yonkers, N. Y. 
 
 DEARING, VINTON A. . Second Lieutenant 
 Deceased. 28th Infantry. Detailed in command 
 of a carrying party of May 28, 1918, near Cantigny, 
 France, he bravely proceeded under fire to execute 
 his mission, and by his example of bravery heart- 
 ened his men, who were under fire for the first time. 
 On May 29, 1918, he took his party through heavy 
 shelUng to carry ammunition to the front lines 
 without being ordered to do so. Next of kin, Mrs. 
 J. L. Dearing, mother, 1 Waterhouse Street, Cam- 
 bridge, Mass. 
 
 DEASEY, HUBERT A Private 
 
 Deceased. Company F, 131st Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Chippily 
 Ridge, France, August 9, 1918. Acting on his own 
 initiative he advanced alone against a machine-gun 
 nest that had been causing heavy casualties among 
 his comrades. He crawled to within a short dis- 
 tance of the enemy position before he was detected. 
 He then rushed the post and bayoneted the three 
 gunners, being himself killed in the encounter. Next 
 of kin, James Deasey, father, Lewis Hotel, St. James 
 Place, Liverpool, England. 
 
 DE BELIEGO, JEAN BAPTISTE . Marechal 
 
 2d C. A. C, French. For extraordinary heroism 
 
 in action near Argonne, France, November, 1918. 
 
 DE BERARDINIS, PIETRO . . . Private 
 Company H, 115th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Verdun, France, October 17, 
 1918. In the Bois de Consenvoye, east of the 
 Meuse, Pvt. De Berardinis, acting in the capacity 
 of a runner, carried three successive messages 
 through continuous and heavy barrages of both our 
 own and the .enemy's artillery, traversing a path 
 where two men had previously been killed by the 
 same barrage. Home address, Louis Brino, 3921 
 Pratt Street, Baltimore, Md. 
 
 DE BOISROUVRAY, A. DE JACQUELOT 
 
 Commandant 
 
 French Army. Attached to 26th Division. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action at Seicheprey, 
 France, April 20-21, 1918. Commandant de Bois- 
 rouvray exposed himself to extremely heavy enemy 
 
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 fire with fearless disregard for personal danger, in 
 order to secure information for tactical dispositions 
 and artillery support, which were of great service 
 in checking the hostile attack. Home address not 
 given. 
 
 DEBRUT Lieutenant 
 
 8th Engineers, French Army. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Cantigny, France, May 
 27-31, 1918. Lieutenant DeBrut displayed high 
 quaUties of efficiency and courage in maintaining 
 the organization and upkeep of telephone com- 
 munications during a violent bombardment. Al- 
 though wounded, he continued to perform his duty 
 until the end of the action. 
 
 D'ESCAYARAC, DE BOULANCY . Lieutenant 
 French Army. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Binarville, France, September 27,1918. 
 During a raid on an enemy ammunition depot he 
 proved of the greatest assistance and value, and the 
 success of the exploit was wholly due to his bravery 
 and efficiency. He tirelessly explored the front on 
 different occasions, and the information that he 
 furnished our officers regarding hidden machine-gun 
 nests proved to be of the utmost importance and 
 value. Home address not given. 
 
 DECAIRE, GEORGE Bugler 
 
 Company G, 125th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near the Ourcq River, France, 
 July 31, 1918. Bugler Decaire, acting as runner to 
 battalion headquarters, continued in the advance 
 and performed his duties under extremely heavy 
 shell and machine-gun fire after he had been very 
 severely wounded in the knee. Home address, 
 Frank Hart, Baltic, Mich. 
 
 DE CARL, THEODORE J. . . . Corporal 
 Company E, 60th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Cunel, France, October 12, 
 1918. In order to deliver a message from the regi- 
 mental headquarters to the attacking battalion 
 with all the speed possible, Corpl. DeCarl crossed 
 an open area under continuous machine-gun fire. 
 Although painfully wounded while traversing this 
 open stretch of 500 meters, he successfully delivered 
 the message. Home address, Alfred Black, brother- 
 in-law, 1886 Morris Avenue, New York City. 
 
 DECARRE, ALPHONSE .... Captain 
 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action in the Bois de Belleau, France, 
 June 11, 1918. Commanding a detachment of 
 about sixty men in the rear of the attacking bat- 
 talion. Captain DeCarre continued forward alone, 
 after the advance battalion had swerved to the 
 right. About one-hundred fifty yards distant, he 
 encountered deadly enemy machine-gun fire, but 
 he continued on, capturing two guns. He then 
 brought up his detachment, and by exceptional 
 handling, effected the capture of an entire machine- 
 gun company consisting of three officers and 169 
 men. His effort prevented the enemy from firing 
 on our troops from the rear. Home address, Mrs. 
 Rosa DeCarre, mother, 3522 Thirteenth Street, 
 North West, Washington, D. C. 
 
 DE CASTRO, RALPH ELLISON . . . 
 
 Second Lieutenant 
 
 Pilot, Ist Aero Squadron. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near St. Mihiel, France, Septem- 
 ber 12, 1918. Because of intense aerial activity on 
 the opening day of the St. Mihiel offensive, Lieut. 
 de Castro, pilot, and First Lieut. Arthur E. Easter- 
 brook, observer, volunteered to fly over the enemy's 
 lines on a photographic mission, without the usual 
 protection of accompanying battle planes. Not- 
 withstanding low-hanging clouds, which necessitate 
 operation at an altitude of only 400 meters, they 
 penetrated four kilometers beyond the German 
 
 lines. Attacked by four enemy machines, they 
 fought their foes, completd their photographic mis- 
 sion, and returned safely. Home address, Mrs. M. 
 G. DeCastro, mother, 601 17th Street, Brooklyn, 
 
 N. Y. 
 
 DECHERT, ROBERT Captain 
 
 7th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Le Charmel, France, July 23-25, 1918. 
 When the attacking battalion had been held up by 
 machine-gun fire. Captain Dechert (then first 
 lieutenant), who was on duty as regimental signal 
 officer, personally carried wire across an open field 
 in full view of the enemy and established a tele- 
 phone station within 200 yards of the front line. 
 He then went forward under heavy shell fire to 
 report to the battalion commander, and returning 
 to the telephone kept it in operation for 24 hours 
 under intense artillery and machine-gun fire. 
 Home address, Mrs. H. T. Dechert, mother, 300 
 South Forty-first Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 
 
 DECOPPET, ANDRE . . First Lieutenant 
 Aid-de-Camp, 77th Division. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Merval, France, September 
 14, 1918. In preparation for an attack by units of 
 his division, Lieut. Decoppet helped establish an 
 observation post. Learning a wounded officer was 
 in front, Lieut. Decoppet made his way twice 
 through intense fire from artillery and small arins 
 to where the wounded officer lay. and assisted in 
 carrying him back to safety. Home address, 314 
 West 85th Street, New York City. 
 
 DE 'COTA, JOSEPH Sergeant 
 
 Company B, 101st Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Verdun, France, October 23, 
 1918. During the advance of his battalion at 
 Molleville Farm, Sergt. De 'Cota was rendered un- 
 conscious and wounded by the explosion of a shell. 
 Recovering his senses, he quickly rejoined his pla- 
 toon and led it during the attack. Although suffer- 
 ing from a painful wound in the arm, he remained on 
 duty until ordered to the rear by his company com- 
 mander late the next day. Home address, Mrs. 
 Josephine De 'Cota, mother, 1 Dupont Street, 
 Charlestown, Mass. 
 
 DE CUIROYE Captain 
 
 Deceased. French Army. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Blanc Mont Ridge, France, 
 October 3, 1918. While leading his company of 
 tanks, attached to the Second American Division, 
 into the fight, under terrific shell and machine-gun 
 fire, he set an example to all about him by his cool- 
 ness and bravery. He showed conspicuous devo- 
 tion to duty in the performance of which he was 
 killed by enemy fire. 
 
 DEE, FRANK E Sergeant 
 
 Company I, 107th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Ronssoy, France, September 
 29, 1918. When the advance of his platoon had been 
 held up by direct machine-gun fire, Sergt. Dee, 
 severely wounded during the advance, went out in 
 plain view of the enemy, pulled the pin of a grenade 
 with his teeth; and, throwing the bomb with his left 
 arm, put the gun and its crew out of action. Home 
 address, Maurice E. Dee, father, 4 Pearl Lake 
 Street, Waterbury, Conn. 
 
 DEERINGER, HENRY Private 
 
 Company B, 117th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Estrees, France, October 8, 
 1918. While working as a stretcher bearer Pvt. 
 Deeringer was himself severely wounded, but he 
 nevertheless succeeded in getting his patient to the 
 dressing station, where he himself received first aid 
 and was tagged for evacuation. Tearing the tag 
 from his coat, he returned to the field and continued 
 to perform his duties until afternoon, when he was 
 
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 hardly able to walk, and was again ordered to the 
 rear. Home address, Mrs. Sarah Deeringer, mo- 
 ther, Knoxville, Iowa. 
 
 DEESE, PEYTON V. . . First Lieutenant 
 
 Deceased. 167th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Vesles, France, July 28, 
 1918. Although wounded, Lieut. Deese led his pla- 
 toon against enemy machine-gun nests, silencing 
 them. He hade his way through a heavy barrage, 
 encountering and breaking an enemy counterattack. 
 Progressing slowly and with great difficulty on ac- 
 count of the deadly fire, he reached a strongly forti- 
 fied position of the enemy, where he captured many 
 prisoners and machine guns, and which he defended 
 until the arrival of support. During the action he 
 was again wounded, the effects of which caused his 
 death. Next of kin, Mrs. S. S. Deese, mother, 
 Skippersville, Ala. 
 
 DE FORD, AUGUST H Corporal 
 
 Company M, 28th Infantry. Although wounded 
 three times in the attack at Cantigny, France, May 
 28, 1918, he showed conspicuous bravery in assist- 
 ing to capture a machine-gun which was causing 
 heavy losses. Although nearly exhausted, he cap- 
 tured three prisoners and made them secure before 
 accepting attention to his injuries. Home ad- 
 dress, Father Joseph Geesler, friend, Two Rivers, 
 Wis. 
 
 DE FROISSARD-BROISSIA, MICHEL 
 
 MARIE FERDINAND . . Lieutenant 
 French Army. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action north of Verdun, France, November 10, 1918. 
 During the attack on the village of Damvillers in 
 liaison with the American troops Lieut. De Frois- 
 sard-Broissia directed the assault of the had of his 
 Company until he was wounded. 
 
 DEGGS, GEORGE Private 
 
 Deceased. Company E, 56th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Preny, France, 
 November 2, 1918. During an enemy counter- 
 attack the dugout in which Pvt. Deggs and his com- 
 panions were taking shelter was surrounded by a 
 group of the enemy, who were demanding surrender. 
 Jumping to the fire step, and with the aid of a rifle, 
 Pvt. Deggs killed four of the enemy and caused the 
 rest to flee in confusion. Home address, Mrs. 
 Juha Deggs, mother. Pluck, Tex. 
 
 DE LACY, AUBREY B. . First Lieutenant 
 166th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Haumont, France, September 27, 1918. 
 Leading a patrol into the town to ascertain whether 
 or not it was still occupied by the enemy, Lieut. De- 
 Lacy came under heavy machine-gun fire. Against 
 greatly superior numbers he continued forward 
 and, entering the town, took two prisoners, from 
 whom he gained valuable information. Home ad- 
 dress, George S. De Lacy, father, 220 East 179th 
 Street, New York City. 
 
 DELAND, THORNDIKE . First Lieutenant 
 340th Field Artillery. For extraordinary heroism 
 in action near Marimbois Farm, France, November 
 4, 1918. Assisted by a soldier, he went forward in 
 advance of the infantry to lay telephone wires. 
 Nearing Marimbois Farm, they found the place 
 occupied by the enemy. Armed with hand gre- 
 nades, he advanced on a dugout, where he routed 
 out 17 of the enemy, bringing them back to our 
 lines in the midst of a severe shell and machine-gun 
 fire. Home address, Mrs. T. Deland, wife, 220 
 West 46th Street, New York City. 
 
 DELARIO, CHARLES E Captain 
 
 Deceased. 360th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Verdun, France, November 
 2, 1918. Wounded while leading his company in the 
 
 advance, he turned over the command to another 
 oflScer and went to the rear for first aid. Upon 
 reaching the aid station he learned that his com- 
 pany was without ofiicers, whereupon he immediate- 
 ly started back to the front through heavy machine- 
 gun fire and was killed on the way. Next of kin, 
 Mrs. Arma McKee, mother, 2207 Western Avenue, 
 Los Angeles, Cal. 
 
 DeLESSEPS, B. M Captain 
 
 Pilot. 2nd Groupe de Bombardment, French 
 Army. For extraordinary heroism in action at 
 Conflans and Audun le Roman, August 15, 1918. 
 Captain De Lesseps made three successful bombing 
 raids in one night, two in Conflans and one on Au- 
 dun le Roman, causing great damage. Despite the 
 heavy anti-aircraft fire, he flew at an extremely low 
 altitude and besides his successful raids, returned 
 with valuable information of the enemy's move- 
 ments. 
 
 DELEUW, CHARLES E Captain 
 
 4th Engineers. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Ville Savoye, France, August 11, 1918. 
 He was in command of a detachment of engineers 
 engaged in constructing an artillery bridge across 
 the river Vesle under constant fire from machine- 
 guns and bombardment by both high-explosive and 
 gas shells. Although he was suffering from the 
 effects of gas, this officer remained in charge of the 
 party, directing the work, and furnishing his men a 
 splendid example of courage under fire and disre- 
 gard for personal safety. Home address, Mrs. 
 Charles E. Deleuw, wife. Riverside, 111. 
 
 DELOTO, PETER Sergeant 
 
 Company K, 311th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Grand-Pr6, France, October 
 25, 1918. During the attack Sergt. Deloto single- 
 banded captured eight prisoners, and later aided 
 materially in the capture of 16 more. When his 
 company had been held up by the fire of a machine- 
 gun, he set out, unassisted, and succeeded in captur- 
 ing it, during which exploit he was wounded in the 
 leg. Home address, Mrs. Emma Deloto, 323 No. 
 Broadway, Fulton, N. Y. 
 
 DE MAY, JOSEPH Private 
 
 Company L, 23d Infantry. On July 1, 1918, near 
 Vaux, France, he gamely continued to fire his auto- 
 matic rifle after falling wounded in both legs. Home 
 address, Mrs. Madeline De May, mother, San 
 FeUccia, Italy. 
 
 DENIG, ROBERT L Major 
 
 U. S. M. C, attached to 9th United States Infan- 
 try. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
 M6d6ah Farm, France, Octlber 3, 1918. While 
 directing his battalion in cleaning out woods filled 
 with enemy machine guns and snipers, himself 
 severely wounded, he remained on duty until his 
 mission had been accomplished. Home address, 
 Mrs. Robert L. Denig, wife, Philadelphia, Pa. 
 
 DENN, ANDREW Corporal 
 
 Company E, 16th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 22, 
 1918. Reorganizing his platoon, after all officers 
 and noncommissioned officers had become casual- 
 ties, he led a charge on an enemy machine-gun nest 
 which threatened to annihilate his platoon and halted 
 its advance. Although wounded in the attack, he 
 continued on until he had killed the gunner and the 
 entire crew. Home address, Mrs. G. Richardson, 
 sister, 261 Greet Street, Albany, N. Y. 
 
 DENNELLY, JOHN HENRY . . Sergeant 
 Company A, 165th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Landres-et-Saint Georges, 
 France, October 15, 1918. When his company 
 had been ordered to withdraw under intense 
 
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 machine-gun and artillery fire", Sergeant Dennelly, 
 remained in the position until the other men had 
 safely retired, when he saw to the removal of six 
 wounded men. Home address, Mrs. Catherine 
 Dennelly, Great Neck Station, Long Island, N. Y. 
 
 DENNIS, CLARENCE A. . Second Lieutenant 
 Deceased. U. S. M. C. Killed in action at Cha- 
 teau-Thierry, France, June 8, 1918, he gave the 
 supreme proof of that extraordinary heroism which 
 will serve as an example to hitherto untried troops. 
 Next of kin, W. H. Dennis, father, 151 EucUd Ave- 
 nue, Hackensack, N. J. 
 
 DENNIS, ERWIN A. . . Second Lieutenant 
 108th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near St. Souplet, France, October 17, 1918. 
 He led a small patrol against an enemy machine- 
 gun nest, which he successfully captured. He dis- 
 covered a large enemy nest, and for three hours held 
 a position against it until reinforced by a Vickers 
 machine-gun. This aid forced the enemy to surren- 
 der: the capture consisted of eight officers, 145 men, 
 three large Maxim guns, seven light machine guns, 
 and three antitank guns. Home address, Mrs. Fred 
 L. Hurd, aunt, 103 Lansing Street, Auburn, N. Y. 
 
 DENNISON, CHARLES S. . Second Lieutenant 
 306th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action in the forest of Argonne, France, September 
 27, 1918. He was in command of a patrol sent out 
 in the afternoon to locate a machine-gun nest. In 
 the course of this operation he received a severe 
 wound, but after reporting the location of the ma- 
 chine-gun nest at company headquarters he immed- 
 iately returned to the vicinity of the machine-gun 
 nest and spent the greater part of the night search- 
 ing for a member of his patrol who was missing. 
 Although he was suffering severe pain from his 
 wounds, he refused to go to the first-aid station be- 
 fore the missing soldier was found. Home address, 
 Mrs. C. M. Dennison. mother, 2238 Elm Street, 
 Denver, Col. 
 
 DE PAVANT, FRANCOIS . . . Lieutenant 
 Observer, 284th Escadrille, French Army, at- 
 tached to the 3d Army Corps, United States Army. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action near Brieulles, 
 France, October 4, 1918. While engaged in an in- 
 fantry contact patrol he attacked six Fokker pur- 
 suit planes and valiantly drove them off, remaining 
 in action until his plane was so badly damaged by 
 fire that it was forced to land. Home address, M. 
 P. F. De Pavant, Villa Jeanne D'Arc, Avenue de 
 L'Alliance, Versailles, France. 
 
 DEPUE, DAVID T. . . Private (First Class) 
 Deceased. 76th Company, 6th Regiment, U. S. 
 M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near St. 
 Georges, France, November 1, 1918. When his 
 platoon was held up by barbed-wire entanglements 
 within 30 yards of an enemy machine-gun nest, he 
 took an automatic rifle from a dead gunner near 
 him and, firing as he advanced, charged through the 
 wire. He fell twice, but reached the enemy position 
 after his ammunition was exhausted, swinging hia 
 rifle above his head as a club upon the enemy defen- 
 ders. When the platoon reached the enemy nest 
 Pvt. Depue was found lying mortally wounded 
 among four enemy dead. Next of kin, James Depue, 
 father, Whitehall, Mich. 
 
 DE ROGATIS, ALBERT .... Private 
 Company M, 309th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near St. Juvin, France, October 
 16, 1918. When his company was held up by heavy 
 machine-gun fire, Pvt. De Rogatis voluntarily 
 worked his way behind an enemy machine-gun posi- 
 tion, killed a Gerrnan soldier, and captured seven 
 others, together with two machine-guns. Next of 
 kin, Generso De Rogatis, father. Province Avellino, 
 Teore, Italy. 
 
 DE ROSELI, PETER L Private 
 
 Company F, 361st Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Gesnes, France, October 4, 
 1918. Accompanying a patrol on a reconnaissance, 
 Pvt. Roseli penetrated enemy positions, the exploit 
 being accompUshed under heavy fire. Although 
 wounded, he returned with valuable information 
 regarding the positions of enemy machine-gun nesta 
 and sniper posts. Home address, Rex De Roseli, 
 father, 6849 Bolton Road, Hollywood, Calif. 
 
 DERRICKSON, PAUL W. . Second Lieutenant 
 Deceased. 28th Infantry. In the advance 'on 
 Cantigny, France, May 28, 1918, he courageously 
 went forward with his platoon and reached the posi- 
 tion he had been directed to take. Fearlessly walk- 
 ing up and down his line, he cheered and directed 
 the work of his men until he was killed. Next of 
 kin, Mary G. M. Dickinson, mother, 72 Baldwin 
 Place, Norfolk, Va. 
 
 DERRY, JOHN W. , . Private (First Class) 
 Company D, 4th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Nestles, France, July 15, 
 1918. He requested permission to leave the trench- 
 es and to assist the wounded. Under heavy artil- 
 lery bombardment of the enemy, he aided many 
 wounded comrades to a dressing station, returning 
 with litters for the more seriously wounded. Home 
 address, Eldridge N. Derry, father, Petersburg, 111. 
 
 DE RUM, HOWARD D Corporal 
 
 Deceased. Company C, 102d Field Signal Bat- 
 talion. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
 Ronssoy, France, September 29, 1918. Corpl. De 
 Rum accompanied the first attacking wave, string- 
 ing telephone lines under terrific enemy fire, even 
 after being advised by the signal officer to seek 
 shelter, courageously maintained communication 
 until he was killed. Next of kin, Mrs. Helen I. De 
 Rum, wife, 81 Hoyt Street, Buffalo, N. Y. 
 
 DESAUSSURE, E. C. . . . First Lieutenant 
 Deceased. 328th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Sommerance, France, 
 October 14, 1918. Lieutenant Desaussure was 
 painfully wounded by shrapnel while in command 
 of his company. Continuing to direct its operations 
 while he was having his wound attended at the 
 dressing station, he insisted upon returning to his 
 command immediately thereafter, and, in at- 
 tempting to do so, was killed by a bursting shell. 
 His conspicuous devotion to duty and self-sacri- 
 ficing spirit furnished an inspiration to his men, 
 which contributed materially to the ultimate suc- 
 cess of the attack. Next of kin, Mrs. George R. 
 Desaussure, 1104 Oak Street, Jacksonville, Fla. 
 
 DESKINS, FRANK Corporal 
 
 Company D, 354th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Remonville, France, Novem- 
 ber 1, 1918. Corpl. Deskins took command of the 
 four leading combat groups, after four other leaders 
 had been disabled, directing them with such skill 
 and coolness that many machine guns were taken 
 from the enemy. Four hours before the day's ob- 
 jective had been reached his shoulder was pierced 
 by a machine-gun bullet, but he told no one of the 
 wound until his line had been organized along the 
 objective. Home address, Mrs. Kate Hall, mother, 
 Myrtle, W. Va. 
 
 DE SMIDT, JOHN Corporal 
 
 Company G, 132d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Hamel, Belgium, July 4, 1918. 
 With the assistance of an Australian soldier, Corpl. 
 De Smidt crept up on the position of an enemy ma- 
 chine-gun, captured the gun and forced its crew to 
 carry it back to our lines. Home address, Thomas 
 De Smidt, 3409 Belmont Avenue, Chicago, 111. 
 
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 HEROES ALL 
 
 DESRECHERS, RODOLPHE . . . 
 
 . . Private (First Class) 
 
 Deceased! Company C, 2d Machine Gun Bat- 
 talion. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
 Exermont, France, October 9, 1918. Pvt. Desrech- 
 ers, a company runner, displayed exceptional brav- 
 ery in carrying messages through heavy shell and 
 machine-gun fire until killed. Next of kin, Mrs. 
 Cleophe Desrechers, 77 Tripp Street, Fall River, 
 Mass. 
 
 DESSEZ, PAUL T Surgeon 
 
 Headquarters Company, 5th Regiment, U.S.M.C. 
 At Chateau-Thierry, June 6, 1918, he organized the 
 service of caring for and evacuating the wounded in 
 a most systematic and admirable manner, constant- 
 ly exposing himself to the enemy, displaying extra- 
 ordinary heroism, coolness and energy. Home ad- 
 dress, Mrs. Lily M. Dessez, wife, 2029 Connecticut 
 Avenue, Washington, D. C. 
 
 DETROW, WALTER private 
 
 Company B, 47th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Sergy, France, August 1, 
 1918. After all the officers and noncommissioned 
 ofiBcers of his platoon had been lost, Pvt. Detrow 
 assumed command of the platoon, successfully 
 leading it from its critical situation to the objective 
 through a terrific machine-gun and shell fire. He 
 perfornied this gallant act without any previous in- 
 structions or orders and acted entirely upon his own 
 initiative. Home address, Mrs. J. H. Detrow, 
 mother, Washingtonville, Ohio. 
 
 DETTRE, REXFORD H Corporal 
 
 Headquarters Company, 6th Field Artillery. At 
 VUlers Tournelle, Cantigny Sector, France, on May 
 1, 1918, he displayed distinguished bravery in twice 
 leaving his shelter during a heavy bombardment 
 and going to the assistance of wounded men lying 
 exposed in the open. Home address, D. W. Dettre, 
 father, Brandentown, Fla. 
 
 DEVANE, DUNCAN J Sergeant 
 
 Company C, 115th Machine Gun Battalion. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Ypres, Bel- 
 gium, August 23, 1918. Upon learning that several 
 members of his platoon had been wounded by enemy 
 shell fire, Sergt. DeVane immediately left his dug- 
 out and went to their assistance. After carrying one 
 man to shelter and being knocked down by a burst- 
 ing shell in so doing, he returned to the shelled area 
 and helped carry the rest of the wounded men to the 
 dressing station 500 yards away, across a field which 
 was being heavily bombarded with gas and high ex- 
 plosive shells. Home address, Dr. James D. DeVane, 
 father. East Arcadia, N. C. 
 
 DEVEREAUX, HAROLD J. . . . Private 
 Company M, 125th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Sergy, France, July 31, 1918. 
 When his company had crossed the River Ourcq and 
 captured the Bois Pelger, the corporal of his squad, 
 fighting beside him, was wounded by machine-gun 
 fire. The enemy continued to fire on the wounded 
 man, and Pvt. Devereaux, single-handed, with the 
 fire of his rifle, attacked the machine gun and suc- 
 ceeded in putting it out of action. Home address, 
 J. H. Devereaux, father, R. F. D. No. 1, Garland, 
 Mich. 
 
 DEVLIN, BERT J. . . Private (First Class) 
 Company F, 5th Marines. For extraordinary 
 geroism in action near Blanc Mont, France, Octo- 
 ber 5, 1918. Pvt. Devlin demonstrated the highest 
 degree of courage by offering his services in bringing 
 the wounded to a place of safety from a region which 
 was under constant shell and machine-gun fire. 
 Home address, William J. Devlin, father, 518 Sum- 
 mer Street, Lynn, Mass. 
 
 DE VOS, PETER A. . . Private (First Class) 
 Company C, 60th United States Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Cunel, France, 
 October 14, 1918. Accompanied by one other sol- 
 dier, Pvt. DeVos flanked two machine-gun nests, 
 killed seven of the enemy, and captured four ma- 
 chine-guns, thereby making it possible for two com- 
 panies of his battalion to enter the woods and con- 
 tinue the advance. Next of kin, John DeVos, broth- 
 er, 1511 East 55th Street, Chicago, 111. 
 
 DEWALT, CLYDE H Sergeant 
 
 Company K, 356th Infantry For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Pouilly, France, November 
 10-11, 1918. Sergt. Dewalt volunteered and led a 
 patrol against enemy machine guns which were 
 flanking his company. He captured two of the 
 guns, and returned with five prisoners, making pos- 
 sible the continuance of his company's advance. 
 Home address, Solomon Dewalt, father, Danville 
 Pa. 
 
 DEWITZ, HELMUTH Private 
 
 Company D, 127th Infantry. For heroism in 
 action at Juvigny, north of Soissons, France, August 
 31, 1918. Pvt. Dewitz assisted in attacking a strong 
 enemy machine-gun nest and capturing 32 prisoners. 
 Later, with another soldier, Pvt. Dewitz established 
 a machine-gun position under heavy fire from both 
 artillery and machine guns, using a captured Ger- 
 man gun to deUver fire upon enemy position. Home 
 address, Mrs. Fred D. Dewitz, mother, 1255 
 Broadway, Salem, Oregon. 
 
 DE WOILLEMONT. LE PELLETIER 
 
 Lieutenant 
 
 French Liaison OflScer, Second Division. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne, 
 France, October 9, 1918. Lieut, de Woillemont, 
 with Col. James C. Rhea, United States Army, vol- 
 untarily undertook an important reconnaissance 
 under hazardous circumstances during the Masif 
 Blanc Mont operations, at a time when accurate in- 
 formation concerning our advanced positions was 
 greatly needed and could not be obtained from 
 other sources. In an automobile, whose conspicu- 
 ous appearance drew the concentrated fire of artil- 
 lery and machine-guns, they proceeded one mile 
 across open ground to the town of St.^Etienne, where 
 our troops were in contact with the enemy. Under 
 fire these two officers reconnoitered the front lines, 
 locating the position of the enemy, as well as that of 
 the French units on the flank, and returned across 
 the open with complete, reliable, and timely infor- 
 mation of the highest rnilitary value in subsequent 
 operations. Home address. Chateau Des Armuser- 
 ies, Rochecerbon Tudre et Loire, France. 
 
 DEXTER, ALLAN L. . . First Lieutenant 
 104th Infantry. While acting as battalion scout 
 officer during the action of April 12 and 13, 1918, he 
 displayed conspicuous courage and devotion to duty 
 by exposing himself constantly under heavy shell 
 fire to secure information, continuing his work for 24 
 hours after being wounded and until he collapsed at 
 dressing station, where he had been sent for treat- 
 ment. Home address, W. D. Dexter, father, 50 
 Congress Street, Boston, Mass. 
 
 DIAL, WALTER V Lieutenant - 
 
 Deceased. 2d Machine Gun Battalion. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Fleville, France, 
 October 5, 1918. Lieut. Dial displayed exceptional 
 courage in leading his platoon in attacking and 
 and breaking up German machine-gun nests under 
 heavy artillery and machine-gun fire. Although he 
 was wounded, Lieut. Dial refused to be evacuated 
 and continued to advance until he was killed. Next 
 of kin, A. G. Dial, father, 1676 Third Avenue, Hunt- 
 ington, W. Va. 
 
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 DI CARLO, SALVATORE . Private (First Class) 
 4th Machine Gun Battalion. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Vierzy, France, July 18,1918. 
 Single-handed, Fvt. di Carlo attacked and cap- 
 tured three enemy machine guns and eight prison- 
 ers. Later he rendered first aid to wounded com- 
 rades and assisted them from the field under in- 
 tense machine-gun and artillery fire. Home ad- 
 dress, Signor Antonio di Carlo, Via Sargentte, No. 
 53, Palmero Parco, Italy. 
 
 DICKSON, HARRISON A. . First Lieutenant 
 Deceased. ISlst Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Chipilly Ridge, France, Aug- 
 ust 9, 1918. When his company was held up by 
 heavy machine-gun fire, he ordered his men to lie 
 down and went out alone, facing intense fire, in an 
 effort to capture the hostile nest. Shortly after 
 starting forward, he was shot through the heart. 
 Next of kin, Mrs. Charles E. Dickson, mother, 403 
 South Seventh Street, Springfield, 111. 
 
 DICK, HENRY J. . . • Second Lieutenant 
 
 131st Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Chipilly Ridge, France, August 9, 1918. 
 Although wounded, he rushed a machine-gun nest 
 that was causing heavy casualties, and bayoneted 
 one of the crew, shot two, and captured five of the 
 enemy. Seeing some of the enemy enter a dugout, 
 he followed, capturing twelve more Germans and 
 three machine guns. His bravery was an inspiration 
 to his men. Home address, Mrs. Mary J. Dick, 
 mother, Burrton, Harvey County, Kansas City, Kas. 
 
 DICKENS, BENJAMIN .... Sergeant 
 Company E, 16th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action in the forest of Argonne, France, 
 October 4, 1918. Although he was severely 
 wounded early in the attack, Sergt. Dickens re- 
 fused to be evacuated, and, when all of the officers 
 had become casualties, he took command of the 
 company and led it to the objective. Shortly after- 
 wards the enemy made a strong attack against the 
 position, but, although he was scarcely able to walk, 
 he so successfully led his company that the superior 
 number of the enemy was forced to withdraw. Home 
 address, Mrs. Rebecca McCoy, sister. Broad Ripple, 
 Ind. 
 
 DICKERSON, WILLIAM A. . . . Private 
 Company G, 26th Infantry. With two other 
 soldiers he rushed a machine-gun position near 
 Soissons, France, July 19, 1918, killed the crew and 
 captured the gun in order to make the advance of his 
 platoon possible. Home address, Benjamin S. Dick- 
 erson, father, Front Street, Pelzer, S. C. 
 
 DICKEY, LESLIE J. . . . First Sergeant 
 Company F, 322d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Grimaucourt, France, No- 
 vember 10, 1918. After his company had been re- 
 lieved, Sergt. Dickey voluntarily returned to the 
 position which they formerly occupied and carried a 
 wounded comrade to safety through fierce artillery 
 fire. Home address, C. E. Dickey, brother, 238 
 Portland Avenue, Vincennes, Ind. 
 
 DICKINSON. DWIGHT, Jr. . Assistant Surgeon 
 United States Navy, attached to 2d Battalion, 
 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near St. Etienne, France, October 
 4, 1918. Under terrific shell and machine-gun fire, 
 Asst. Surg. Dickinson attended the wounded with 
 with utter disregard for his own safety. When a 
 shell struck the dressing station which he had estab- 
 lished in an advanced zone, he rushed to the assist- 
 ance of the wounded, and, through his devotion to 
 duty, many lives were saved. Home address. Med- 
 ical Director Dwight Dickinson, father, U. S. N., 
 1806 R Street, Washington, D. C. 
 
 DICKOP, RAY C. . . . First Lieutenant 
 
 Deceased. 127th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action in the attack on Fismes, France, 
 August 4, 1918. On reaching Chezelles Farm, he 
 was shot in the head, body and legs. Although thus 
 fatally wounded, when orders came for another 
 assault, he gave the command "Charge" to his 
 company and led the assault until he fell dead. Next 
 of kin. Miss Lizzie Schiller, aunt. West Bend, Wis. 
 
 DIEKEMA, WILLIS A. . . First Lieutenant 
 Pilot, Air Service, 91st Aero Squadron. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action in the region of Metz, 
 France, September 15, 1918. While on a photo- 
 graphic mission Lieut. Diekema's formation was at- 
 tacked by a superior number of enemy aircraft. In 
 the course of the combat Lieut. Diekema's compan- 
 ion planes were driven off. Disregarding the fact 
 that his machine was without protection, he contin- 
 ued on his mission until his observer, Lieut. Ham- 
 mond, had completed the photographs. On the re- 
 turn they fought their way through an enemy patrol 
 and destroyed one of the machines. Home address, 
 G. J. Diekema, 134 West Twelfth Street, Holland, 
 Mich. 
 
 DIENER, LOUIS Captain 
 
 Medical Corps, Sanitary Detachment, 112th Ma- 
 chine Gun Battalion. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action in the Ravine de la Veux Michieux, France, 
 October 26-27, 1918. Upon being notified that an 
 enemy shell had struck a dugout occupied by the 
 brigade radio detachment, Capt. Diener ran to the 
 aid of the buried men and worked tirelessly to res- 
 cue them. Despite the fact that numerous gas and 
 high explosive shells were f.alUng in the vicinity, he 
 continued his efforts until he was certain that the 
 three men remaining in the ruined dugout were dead. 
 Home address, Mrs. Samuel Diener, mother, Cul- 
 peper, Va. 
 
 DIETER, ARTHUR Private 
 
 Company A, 103d Engineers. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at St. Agnan, France, July 16, 
 1918. On four different occasions during the night 
 of July 16 he volunteered and under heavy shell and 
 machine-gun fire successfully rescued wounded 
 comrades. Home address, J. A. Dieter, father, 338 
 Prospect Street, Dunmore, Pa. 
 
 DIETZ, ALBERT Sergeant 
 
 Company I, 59th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action in the Bois de Fays, France, Octo- 
 ber 6, 1918. When one of Sergt. Dietz's men was 
 wounded and his clothing and bandolier of ammuni- 
 tion caught fire, he cried for help, and Sergt. Dietz 
 left a place of safety and, regardless of his personal 
 safety, went through intense machine-gun fire and 
 rescued him. Home address, Mrs. Bertha Dietz, 
 wife, 530 South Second Street, Vincennes, Ind. 
 
 DIETZ, EDWARD W. A. . Private (First Class) 
 314th Engineers. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Bantheville, France, November 6-7, 
 1918. Pvt. Dietz accompanied an officer on a 
 reconnaissance of the bridge at Pouilly, and the 
 road from Pouilly to Inor. Successfully reaching 
 the river, he crossed, an act which had not been 
 done by any troops previously. Recrossing under 
 heavy enemy fire, he made his way to Pouilly, col- 
 lecting on his way most valuable information and 
 data for engineer work. Just as they approached 
 their destination he was wounded, the officer with 
 him being killed. When darkness set in, he returned 
 and supplied most valuable information regarding 
 the reconnaissance. Home address, William H. 
 Dietz, father, 34 Jay Street, Newark, N. J. 
 
 DIGGINS, JOHN P Sergeant 
 
 Company D, 103d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 
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 HEROES ALL 
 
 heroism in action at MarcheviUe, France, Septem- 
 ber 26, 1918. Sergt. Digging, with Pvt. I von Grin- 
 die, climbed out of a trench in the face of severe 
 shrapnel and machine-gun fire, proceeded 150 yards 
 across an open space to the aid of a wounded officer, 
 and dressed his wounds. Home address, Mrs. 
 Thomas Diggins, 17 Kinsley Street, Nashua, N. H. 
 
 DIGGS, BENJAMIN W. . Private (First Class) 
 Company M, 117th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Montbrehain, France, Octo- 
 ber 7, 1918. Pvt. Diggs volunteered and success- 
 fully carried a message through heavy shell and ma- 
 chine gun fire in plain view of the enemy, after one 
 runner had been killed and two others wounded in 
 attempting to accomplish this mission. Though he 
 was gassed in performing this feat, Pvt. Diggs re- 
 fused to seek first aid until he was wounded later in 
 the afternoon. Home address, Mrs. Rena E. Diggs, 
 mother, Oliver Springs, Tenn. 
 
 DIGGS. JUNIUS Private 
 
 Company G, 371st Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Ardeuil, France, September 
 30, 1918. After hia company had been forced to 
 withdraw from an advanced position under severe 
 machine-gun and artillery fire, this soldier went for- 
 ward and rescued wounded soldiers, working per- 
 sistently until all of them had been carried to shel- 
 ter. Home address, Henry Diggs, father, Liles- 
 vUle, N. C. 
 
 DIGIACONO, PASQUALE .... Private 
 Company F, 145th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action east of Baccarat, France, August 
 15, 1918. He was one of four men who successfully 
 held a small advanced post against a raid of 80 of 
 the enemy. Two of the defenders were killed, but 
 the staunch work of the others drove off the raiders. 
 He engaged in a hand-to-hand encounter with the 
 assailants, with hand grenades and his rifle. Home 
 address, Misa Telemasia Digiacono, sister, 10803 
 Berusle Avenue, Chicago, 111. 
 
 DILBECK, ANDREW W Private 
 
 Deceased. Company I, 356th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near PouiUy, France, 
 November 10-11, 1918. Pvt. Dilbeck, accompanied 
 Lieut. Murphy and three other aoldiera in a flank 
 attack on three heavy machine guns. Fired on 
 directly at 30 yards, they charged the guns, and in 
 the hand-to-hand fight which followed this soldier 
 and two of his comrades were killed. Next of kin, 
 William Dilbeck, father, Crossville, Ala. 
 
 DILE, PERCY L Private 
 
 Company C, 15th Machine Gun Battalion. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action in the St. Mihiel 
 offensive, France, September 13, 1918. After being 
 severely wounded, Pvt. Dile refused to be evacuated 
 but made several trips through intense machine-gun 
 and shell fire, bringing up ammunition to his squad. 
 After the gunner was killed, he took his place and 
 fired the gun until completely exhausted. Home 
 address, Raschio Dile, father, 1722 South Fifteenth 
 Street, Lawrenceville, 111. 
 
 DILL. LESLIE C Private 
 
 Company B, 47th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Sergy, France, August 1, 1918. 
 After being wounded twice while he was carrying a 
 message, Pvt. Dill bandaged his wounds under fire 
 and delivered his message. Home address, Louis B. 
 Dill, father, 508 WilUam Street, Towanda, Pa. 
 
 DILLARD, MARQUIS L Sergeant 
 
 Company A, 354th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Barricourt, France, Novem- 
 ber 1, 1918. While leading a patrol in advance of 
 our lines, he was subjected to intense machine gun 
 and minenwerfer fire. With marked courage, he 
 
 successfully led his men in a charge, first upon the 
 machine gun, and then upon the minenwerfer, cap- 
 turing both gun and the crews. Home address, 
 Mrs. Allie Dillard, mother, Laddonia, Mo. 
 
 DILLENBECK. WILLARD . . . Private 
 Company A, 26th Infantry. He repeatedly car- 
 ried messages from his company to platoon com- 
 manders near Soissons, France, July 21, 1918, in 
 dayUght across open ground in full view of the 
 enemy and under heavy bombardment. Home ad- 
 dress. George Dillenbeck, 110 South Second Street. 
 Delavan, Wis. 
 
 DILLIARD, JOHN A Private 
 
 Company B, 306th Machine Gun Battalion. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Marcq, France, 
 October 14, 1918. In the performance of his duties 
 as runner, Pvt. Dilliard was obliged to travel over a 
 road which was under constant and heavy shell fire, 
 but he succeeded in deUvering a message to his com- 
 manding officer, which enabled the latter to so place 
 his guns that a direct fire was made on the enemy. 
 Next of kin, Maud E. Dilliard, sister, 476 Clinton 
 Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. 
 
 DILLINGHAM, CHARLES K. . . . 
 
 Second Lieutenant 
 
 318th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Nantillois, France, October 6, 1918. 
 Lieut. Dillingham, on duty as battaUon intelligence 
 officer, twice volunteered and led a patrol through 
 woods known to be occupied by hostile machine 
 guns. Working hia way through artillery and ma- 
 chine-gun fire, he aucceeded in aacertaining the po- 
 sition of units on the right and left of his own. 
 Throughout the action around Nantillois and the 
 Bois des Ogons, this officer was a constant inspira- 
 tion to his men by his devotion to duty and disre- 
 gard of personal safety. Home address, Mrs. Mar- 
 garet P. Dillingham, 330 West Duval Street, Ger- 
 mantown. Pa. 
 
 DILLON, JOHN E Private 
 
 Company B, 6th Machine Gun Battalion. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action near 
 Beaumont, France, November _ 10. 1918. Pvt. 
 Dillon was painfully wounded in the foot by a 
 bursting shell which killed or wounded all the mem- 
 bers of his gun crew, but as soon as he had obtained 
 first-aid treatment, he immediately returned to hia 
 comrades and worked all night under heavy shell 
 fire, carrying wounded to the dressing station. Home 
 address, James B. Dillon, father, Middletown, Mo. 
 
 DILLON. HARRY . . . Second Lieutenant 
 Deceased. 26th Infantry. By cool and daring 
 leadership near Soissons, France, July 18-22, 1918, 
 he carried hia platoon forward in four attacks and 
 took all objectives asaigned to him. Home ad- 
 dress, Jamea Dillon, father, Mondovi, Wia. 
 
 DILLON, JOHN T Sergeant 
 
 Company C, 102d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism near Chateau-Thierry, France, July 22, 
 1918. After being wounded he refused to go to the 
 rear, but volunteered to act as a runner and repeat- 
 edly carried messages through the enemy barrage. 
 Later the same day he voluntarily joined his pla- 
 toon and fought with it in a successful attack 
 against the enemy's line. Home address, Patrick 
 M. Dillon, brother, 56 Bright Street, New Haven, 
 Conn. 
 
 DILLON, RAYMOND P. . First Lieutenant 
 Pilot, 24th Aero Squadron. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Mezieres, France, November 
 3, 1918. Lieut. Dillon exhibited courage in the 
 course of a long and dangerous photographic and 
 visual reconnaissance in the region of Mezieres with 
 two other planes of the 24th Aero Squadron. Their 
 
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 formation was broken by the attack of ten enemy 
 pursuit planes; five enemy planes attacked Lieut. 
 Dillon and his observer, who succeeded in shooting 
 down two of these out of control. They then had a 
 clear passage to their own lines, but turned back 
 into Germany to assist a friendly plane with several 
 hostile aircraft attacking it. They succeeded in 
 shooting down one more of the enemy. Home ad- 
 dress, Claude A. Dillon, brother, 5839 Prairie Ave- 
 nue, Chicago, 111. 
 
 DILWORTH JAMES Private 
 
 Deceased. Company A, 39th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Montfaucon 
 Hill, France, September 26, 1918. After his squad 
 leader had become a casualty, he assumed command 
 and led his men against machine-gun nests, mater- 
 ially assisting in the capture of two guns and pris- 
 oners. He was killed in the performance of duty. 
 Next of kin, Mrs. Dilworth, wife, 109 Hill Street, 
 South Manchester, Conn. 
 
 DION, ARTHUR J First Sergeant 
 
 Company F, 326th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Fleville, France, October 14, 
 1918. During the advance of his battalion, and at a 
 time when the concentrated fire of the enemy had 
 caused numerous casualties in our ranks, Sergt. 
 Dion not only reorganized his own platoon but as- 
 sisted in re-forming others after the leaders had 
 been lost. He was selected as patrol leader to gain 
 contact with the enemy, and although painfully 
 wounded and nearly exhausted from loss of blood 
 he continued on. After having his wound dressed 
 he insisted on returning to complete his mission. 
 Home address, Mrs. A. J. Dion, wife, P. O. Box 27, 
 Careyville, Mass. 
 
 DION, EDWARD L Private 
 
 Company C, 102d Infantry. He displayed extra- 
 ordinary heroism in defending his post during the 
 Seicheprey engagement on the morning of April 20, 
 1918. Although completely surrounded by the 
 enemy on several occasions, he fought them off with 
 grenades and rifle fire, finally succeeding in driving 
 them away, after which he carried a wounded com- 
 rade through a rain of shrapnel to a first-aid station 
 and returned to his post. Home address, Mrs. J. P. 
 Dion, mother, 19 Francis Avenue, Hartford, Conn. 
 
 DIOT, LUCIEN Aspirant 
 
 Pilot. 218th EscadriUe, French Army. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action in the region of St. 
 Mihiel, France, September 12, 1918. Aspirant 
 Diot, while flying at an extremely low altitude, had 
 his wireless set destroyed by enemy fire. Rather 
 than return to his field, and in spite of being eight 
 kilometers beyond the lines, he descended to less 
 than one hundred meters altitude and attacked an 
 enemy convoy, routing it in confusion. This act 
 was accomplished in spite of being under terrific 
 machine-gun fire and heavy anti-aircraft artillery 
 fire from the ground, his plane being shattered 
 with bullets. 
 
 DIPASQUALE, AMERICO .... Private 
 Deceased. Company G, 315th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Verdun, 
 France, November 11, 1918. Pvt. Dipasquale vol- 
 unteered his services as a connecting file, and during 
 the course of operations was obliged to cross and re- 
 cross fields swept by shell and machine-gun fire. 
 His efforts were instrumental in keeping contact 
 with the unit of his left. While he was thus en- 
 gaged, Pvt. Dipasquale was killed. Next of kin, 
 Signiora Felician Dipasquale, father, Introdacqua, 
 Province of Daquila, Italy. 
 
 DISALVO, CHARLES Private 
 
 Deceased. Company B, 354th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Remonville, 
 
 France, November 1, 1918. When the combat 
 group, of which he was a member, was held up by 
 enemy machine-guns, he charged forward alone, 
 and, attacking the nest, killed one gunner and 
 forced the rest to surrender. His heroic act enabled 
 the advance to be resumed, though Pvt. Disalvo 
 had himself been mortally wounded. Next of kin, 
 Mrs. Rose Disalvo, wife, 3305 Arhngton Avenue, 
 St. Louis, Mo. 
 
 DIXON. BEN F Captain 
 
 Deceased. 120th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Vaux-Andigny, France, Sep- 
 tember 29, 1918. Capt. Dixon was severely wound- 
 ed during the early part of the operations against 
 the Hindenburg line; his company having only one 
 officer, he remained on duty. Shortly afterwards he 
 received a second wound, and again refused to leave 
 his men. When he saw that the front waves of his 
 company were getting into barrage he at once went 
 forward to stop them, and while doing so he was 
 killed. Next of kin, Mrs. B. F. Dixon, Gastonia, 
 N. C. 
 
 DIXON, ROY T Corporal 
 
 Company B, 131st Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Consenvoye, France, Octo- 
 ber 14, 1918. After five runners had been killed or 
 wounded in attempting to reach the battalions on 
 the flanks of his own, Corpl. Dixon volunteered to 
 lead a patrol to establish liaison with them. In so 
 doing, he encountered an enemy machine gun, 
 which he boldly attacked and silenced, successfully 
 accomplishing his mission. Home address, Edward 
 Dixon, father, 1737 North Kediz Avenue, Chicago, 
 111. 
 
 DOBBS, LAIN Sergeant 
 
 Company B, 26th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Verdun, France, October 4, 
 1918. While attacking woods protected by machine 
 guns, Sergt. Dobbs, in command of a small patrol, 
 was surrounded by about 50 of the enemy. Under 
 his direction the party succeeded in killing or 
 wounding many of the enemy, causing the remain- 
 der to withdraw. Although affected by gas, he con- 
 tinued to fight on, until seriously wounded by shell 
 fire. Home address, Mrs. EUzabeth Dobbs, mother, 
 Mitchellville, Tenn. 
 
 DOBSON, WOODRUFF W. . First Lieutenant 
 308th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Le Moulin de L'Homme Mort, France, 
 September 29, 1918. Lieut. Dobson volunteered 
 and reconnoitered in front of the first line battalion 
 to secure information regarding enemy machine- 
 guns and rninenwerfers which had checked the ad- 
 vance of his organization. He was wounded by a 
 sniper's bullet as he crawled back from this recon- 
 naissance, but refused to submit to first-aid, until he 
 made his report to the battalion commander and in- 
 formed his men of the enemy's position. Home ad- 
 dress, Frank Dobson, father, 606 West 146th Street, 
 New York City. 
 
 DOCX, FRANCIS J Corporal 
 
 Deceased. 55th Company, 5th Regiment, U. S. 
 M. C. Killed in action at Chateau-Thierry, France, 
 June 6, 1918, he gave the supreme proof of that ex- 
 traordinary heroism which will serve as an example 
 to hitherto untried troops. Next of kin, Joseph 
 Docx, father, 289 East Eighth Street, South Bos- 
 ton, Mass. 
 
 DODD, BRENDON J Major 
 
 132d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Consenvoye, France, October 8, 1918. 
 While the attacking first wave was halted by ma- 
 chine-gun fire, Maj. Dodd crossed the line and, get- 
 ting in front of it, located the direction from which 
 the fire was coming. He then directed a flanking 
 fire on the stronghold and so encouraged his men 
 
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 that the attack was renewed. His great bravery re- 
 sulted in a highly successful attack, during which 
 many of the enemy were killed and captured and a 
 large number of our men recovered, who were taken 
 prisoners earlier in the day. Home address. Miss 
 Margaret E. Dodd, sister, 5334 Calumet Avenue, 
 Chicago, 111. 
 
 DODDER, ALEXANDER .... Sergeant 
 Company H, 53d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Landersbach, Alsace, Octo- 
 ber 4, 1918. He was in a detachment of 50 soldiers 
 who were attacked by a raiding party of the enemy 
 composed of 300 storm troops. Though severely 
 wounded by shell fire and grenades during the com- 
 bat, this courageous soldier continued to operate his 
 automatic rifle until the enemy retreated. The fire 
 of the rifle which he was manning alone dispersed 
 the main body of the enemy and prevented them 
 from capturing prisoners and gaining valuable in- 
 formation. Home address, Mrs. Sarah Sowles, 
 aunt, Walworth, Wis. 
 
 DODGE, CHARLES M. . Second Lieutenant 
 Medical Department, 104th Infantry. He dis- 
 played conspicuous gallantry during the action 
 of April 10, 1918, in running through a heav- 
 ily shelled area to rescue an officer who had fallen 
 mortally wounded, and at great personal risk carry- 
 ing him to the dressing station. Next of kin, August 
 W. Dodge, father, 53 Buckingham Street, Spring- 
 field, Mass. 
 
 DODGE, ROWLAND S. . Second Lieutenant 
 Deceased. 101st Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Verdun, France, October 
 24-25, 1918. Learning of the proposed advance in 
 which his company was to participate, and, al- 
 though sick in a hospital, Lieut. Dodge secured his 
 release and joined his command. He was at all 
 times in advance of his front line, reconnoitering 
 the ground, thereby facilitating the advance. Lead- 
 ing a counterattack, he was killed by rifle fire. Next 
 of kin, Mrs. Walton T. Rankine, sister, 1182 Min- 
 eral Springs Avenue, Pawtucket, R. I. 
 
 DODWELL, THOMAS B. . Second Lieutenant 
 Observer, Royal Air Forces, British Army. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Bruges, Bel- 
 gium, August 13, 1918. This officer and his pilot 
 led two other machines on a long photographic mis- 
 sion over the area north of Bruges. Over Thourout 
 they were attacked by six enemy planes. While 
 heavily engaged, Lieut. Dodwell and his pilot saw 
 one of their machines in difficulty and trying to 
 make our lines with an enemy plane close at its tail. 
 Regardless of their own danger from the remaining 
 planes, they dived to the assistance of the crippled 
 plane. Taking advantage of their preoccupation, 
 several enemy planes attacked from the rear; but, in 
 spite of this rear attack, they drove off the enemy 
 plane and allowed the damaged plane to land within 
 our lines. Half of the tail plane was shot away, but 
 Lieut. Dodwell climbed along the wing and lay 
 down along the cowling in front of the pilot, enab- 
 ling the pilot to regain partial control of his machine. 
 When Hearing the ground, he crawled back into the 
 cockpit to allow the nose to rise, and the pilot made 
 a safe landing. The presence of mind and cool cour- 
 age of this officer saved the machine from crashing 
 to the ground. Home address, Henry Dodwell, 
 father. The Day House, WeUington, Shropshire, 
 England. 
 
 DOGESTINO, ANTHONY . . . Private 
 Infantry. He voluntarily went out alone through 
 strange territory under heavy bombardment near 
 St. Agnan, France, July 15, 1918, obtained impor- 
 tant information and his own initiative rescued two 
 wounded French soldiers exposed to enemy fire. 
 Home address, Dominick Dogestino, brother, Gra- 
 via, North Italy. 
 
 DOGRESS, CHRISTIAN .... Private 
 Company A, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Medeah Ferme, France, Oc- 
 tober 4, 1918. Though he had been wounded three 
 times by machine-gun fire, Pvt. Dogress refused to 
 go to the rear and remained in the advance of his 
 company until the final position was reached and 
 consolidated. Home address, John Dogress, bro- 
 ther, 10 East Washington Street, New Castle, Pa. 
 
 DOHERTY, JOHN .... First Sergeant 
 Company B, 4th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Les Franquettes Farm, 
 France, July 23, 1918. After his company had 
 withdrawn, Sergt. Doherty remained for five hours 
 in an open field, swept by machine-gun fire, with 
 his company commander, who was seriously wound- 
 ed ; carrying him to a dressing station after darkness 
 had set in. Home address. Miss Alice Doherty, 
 sister, Farmingdale, Long Island, N. Y. 
 
 DOLAN, CHARLES L Private 
 
 Company D, 55th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Jaulny, France, November 
 8, 1918. After repeated efforts had failed he carried 
 a message from his platoon to his company comman- 
 der, through an intense artillery and machine-gun 
 barrage. He then guided a detail of stretcher-bear- 
 ers back through the barrage to his platoon and 
 assisted in the evacuation of the wounded. Home 
 address, James H. Dolan, father, R. F. D. No. 1, 
 Zion City, HI. 
 
 DOLAN, JAMES Corporal 
 
 Company G, 308th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Charlevaux, France, October 
 3-7, 1918. Corpl. Dolan was very severely wounded 
 while in charge of his automatic rifle section, which 
 was a unit of a surrounded battalion. After receiv- 
 ing first aid he resumed his post and remained in 
 command of his section until the battalion was re- 
 lieved. Home address, Mary K. Dolan, sister, 107 
 Maple Street, Naugatuck, Conn. 
 
 DOLCE, LOUIS C Corporal 
 
 Company C, Second Field Battalion, Signal 
 Corps. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
 Exermont, France, October 8, 1918. Corpl. Dolce 
 volunteered and laid a telephone line to an advanced 
 observation post under heavy artillery and machine- 
 gun fire, working his way the entire distance of more 
 than one kilometer through dense undergrowth and 
 barbed-wire entanglements. Home address, Mrs. 
 Francis Dolce, mother, 317 La Bell Avenue, Detroit, 
 Mich. 
 
 D'OLIVE, CHARLES R. . First Lieutenant 
 
 Pilot, 93d Aero Squadron, Air Service. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near St. Benoit, 
 France, September 13, 1918. He, in conjunction 
 with another American pUot, engaged and fought 
 five enemy planes. Outnumbered and fighting 
 against tremendous odds, he shot down three enemy 
 planes and outfought the entire enemy formation. 
 Home address, Mrs. E. Parson D'Olive, wife, 
 4040 Ellis Avenue, Chicago, 111. 
 
 DOLL, JOHN A. . . . Private (First Class) 
 Deceased. Company E, 145th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Olsene, Belgium, 
 October 31, 1918. While leading a squad forward, 
 Pvt. Doll suddenly found himself in the midst of an 
 enemy barrage, but he exposed himself to the severe 
 fire, in trying to keep his men organized and continue 
 with the advance. He was killed while thus en- 
 gaged. Next of kin, Mrs. Lizzie Doll, mother, 224 
 South Newberry Street, York, Pa. 
 
 DOLLARD, WILLIAM B Private 
 
 Deceased. Medical Detachment, 1st Engineers. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action near Soissons, 
 
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 France, July 20, 1918. When he learned that a col- 
 onel lay wounded in an exposed position in front of 
 the lines, he asked and obtained permission of his 
 company commander to go to the officer's assist- 
 ance. While attempting to perform this courageous 
 duty he was killed by machine-gun fire. Next of 
 kin, Paul Murphy, friend, 511 Pleasant Street, New 
 Bedford, Mass. 
 
 DONAGHUE, ROBERT H. . . . Sergeant 
 82d Company, 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. North- 
 west of Chateau-Thierry, France, in the Bois de 
 Belleau, June 8, 1918, he led his platoon against 
 violent fire to destroy a machine-gun position, killed 
 or wounded eight Germans himself, and did not 
 cease firing until overcome from loss of blood from 
 his own injuries. Home address. Miss Martha 
 Blair, sister, Wyona, Okla. 
 
 DONAHOE, FRANK C Private 
 
 Company A, 4th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Cunel, France, October 4, 
 1918. While his company was in support on the at- 
 tacking company, communication was temporarily 
 lost in the darkness. After all the runners had be- 
 come casualties, Pvt. Donahoe volunteered and 
 succeeded in establishing liaison, pushing forward 
 through the severe machine-gun and artillery fire 
 despite the fact that he was painfully wounded soon 
 after starting on his mission. Home address, Mrs. 
 Frank Donahoe, wife, 357 Emily Street, Philadel- 
 phia, Pa. 
 
 DONAHUE, JOE J. . . Private (First Class) 
 Battery E, 323d Field Artillery. For extraordin- 
 ary heroism in action near Bois de Consenvoye, 
 France, October 24, 1918. Venturing over a road 
 where three other runners had failed, Pvt. Donahue 
 carried a most important message over an area which 
 was subjected to the fiercest kind of shelUng. He 
 chose this route to expedite the delivery, even though 
 it was possible to make the journey by a longer but 
 less dangerous route. He completed his mission, 
 despite two severe wounds he had received on the 
 way. Home address, Mrs. Leslie Reardon, sister, 
 R. F. D. No. 2, DevU Lake, N. Dak. 
 
 DONAHUE, WILLIAM H. . Lieutenant Colonel 
 151st Field Artillery. In the action near Pex- 
 onne, France, on March 5, 1918, he entered the 
 quarry of Battery C, 151st Field Artillery, when it 
 was under accurately adjusted shell fire, for the 
 
 Curpose of aiding the oflacers and men of that bat- 
 attery when he might with propriety have stayed 
 away. Home address, J. R. Murphy, friend, 428 
 South Eighth Street, MinneapoUs, Klinn. 
 
 DONALDSON, GLENN S. . Private (First Class) 
 Deceased. S. S. A. 606. For extraordinary hero- 
 ism in action northwest of Sommepy, near St. 
 Etienne, France, October 8, 1918. Pvt. Donaldson 
 showed conspicuous courage and devotion to duty 
 in evacuating the wounded under the most trying 
 conditions. He made repeated trips in plain view of 
 enemy observers over roads under continuous shell 
 fire. He was killed by a shell fragment while he 
 was driving his ambulance over a heavilj'-shelled 
 road. Next of kin, A. Donaldson, 714 Johnson 
 Street, Winona. Minn. 
 
 DONALDSON, MICHAEL .... Private 
 Company I, 165th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Sommerance-Landres-et-St. 
 Georges Road, France, October 14, 1918. Pvt. 
 Donaldson rescued six severely-wounded men from 
 a position extremely exposed to heavy shelling and 
 machine-gun fire of the enemy, necessitating six 
 trips to the crest of a hill to carry the wounded men 
 back to a place of safety. Home address, Julia 
 Donaldson, mother, Haverstraw, N. Y. 
 
 DONALDSON, STUART S. . . . Private 
 Ambulance Company Number 148, 112th San- 
 itary Train. For extraordinary heroism in action 
 near Heurne, Belgium, November 4th, 1918. With 
 two other soldiers. Private Donaldson volunteered 
 to rescue two wounded men, who had been lying in 
 an exposed position on the opposite bank of the 
 Scheldt River for two days. Making two trips 
 across the stream, in the face of heavy machine gun 
 and shell fire and his companions succeeded in 
 carrying both the wounded men to shelter. Home 
 address, Robert S. Donaldson, father, 7 Ashland 
 Place, Toledo, Ohio. 
 
 DONNELLY, EDWARD . . First Sergeant 
 Company G, 26th Infantry. As liaison sergeant 
 he showed conspicuous bravery and good judgment 
 at Soissons, France, July 19, 1918, when the loss of 
 his captain threatened the success of the company's 
 operations. He maintained communication and 
 went forward on four attacks under heavy fire. 
 Home address, Mrs. Annie Sulhvan, 145 Hospital 
 Street, Providence, R. I. 
 
 DONNELLY, JOHN HENRY . . . Sergeant 
 Company A, 165th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Landres-et-St. Georges, 
 France, October 15, 1918. When his company had 
 been ordered to withdraw under intense machine- 
 gun and artillery fire, he remained in the position 
 until the other men had safely retired, when he saw 
 to the removal of six wounded men. Home ad- 
 dress, Mrs. Catherine Donnelly, Great Neck Sta- 
 tion, Long Island, N. Y. 
 
 DONNELLY. PATRICK C. . . . Wagoner 
 Company B, 6th Engineers. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Hamel, France, March 28, 
 1918. Wagoner Donnelly placed himself in a most 
 exposed position, under direct observation of the 
 enemy, to cover the attempted rescue of a wounded 
 comrade, maintaining his position until the party 
 returned. Home address, Miss Mary Donnelly, 
 sister, 2046 Rowan Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 
 
 DONOVAN, JAMES J Corporal 
 
 Medical Detachment, 312th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Grand-Pr6, 
 France, October 16-20, 1918. In the face of heavy 
 shell and machine-gun fire, and continuous gas at- 
 tacks, Corpl. Donovan established and maintained 
 for four days a dressing station in a most advanced 
 position. When an enemy attack seemed imminent, 
 he refused to retire to safety, but remained at his 
 post, being relieved, after his comrades had ad- 
 vanced. Home address, Mrs. Nora Donovan, 
 mother, 11 West Fifteenth Street, Bayonne, N. J. 
 
 DONOVAN, WILLIAM J Colonel 
 
 165th Infantry. He led his battalion across the 
 River Ourcq and captured important enemy strong- 
 holds near Villers-sur-Fere, France, on July 28-31, 
 1918. He was in advance of the division for four 
 days, all the while under shell and machine-gun fire 
 from the enemy, who were on three sides of him, 
 and he was repeatedly and persistently counter- 
 attacked, being wounded twice. His coolness, 
 courage, and efficient leadership rendered possible 
 the maintenance of this position. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Landres and St. Georges, 
 France, October 14-15, 1918, Colo. Donovan is 
 awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster, to be worn 
 with Distinguished Service Cross. He personally 
 led the assaulting wave in an attack upon a very 
 strongly organized position, and, when our troops 
 were suffering heavy casualties, encouraged all near 
 him by his example, moving among his men in ex- 
 posed positions, reorganizing decimated platoons 
 and accompanying them forward in attacks. When 
 he was wounded in the leg by a machine-gun bullet, 
 he refused to be evacuated, and continued with his 
 
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 unit until it withdrew to a less exposed position. 
 Home address, Mrs. Ruth Rumsey Donovan, wife, 
 742 Delaware Avenue, BufiFalo, N. Y. 
 
 DOOCY, ELMER T. . . Second Lieutenant 
 Infantry. For repeated acts of extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Suippes, northeast of Chal- 
 ons-sur-Mame, France, July 14. 1918, and near 
 Sergy, northeast of Chateau-Thierry, France, July 
 28 and 30-31, 1918. After being severely wounded, 
 with utter disregard of his own safety and comfort, 
 he remained on duty with his platoon under heavy 
 fire of gas and high-explosive shells. Again, on tiill 
 212, near Sergy, he led his platoon and that of 
 another wounded officer forward into a machine-gun 
 nest, under heavy fire, capturing four prisoners and 
 two machine-guns, and two days later, at night, 
 near Sergy, at great risk of his own life, he bravely 
 went out in front of a German smper and brought 
 back into the line a wounded corporal of his pla- 
 toon. Home address, Edward Doocy, Pittsfield, 111. 
 
 DOODY, JOHN Corporal 
 
 Company H, 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Vierzy, France, 
 July 19, 1918. He displayed exceptional bravery in 
 charging three machine guns with the aid of a small 
 detachment of his comrades, killing the crews and 
 capturing the guns, which were immediately turned 
 on the Germans, thereby opening the line for the 
 advance of his company, which had been held up by 
 the enemy's fire. Home address not given. 
 
 DOOGS, JOHN A Private 
 
 Company C, 2d Engineers. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Medeah Farm, France, Oc- 
 tober 9, 1918. CrawUng forward under heavy 
 machine-gun fire, Pvt. Doogs assisted in bringing a 
 wounded comrade to safety. Home address, August 
 V. Doogs, father, Branchville, Ind. 
 
 DOOLEY, JOHN J Sergeant 
 
 Company A, 30th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Crezancy, France, July 15- 
 16, 1918. Throughout the engagement, Sergt. 
 Dooley encouraged the men of his company by his 
 gallant conduct. After the company was ordered 
 to withdraw, Sergt. Dooley voluntarily returned to 
 the position his company had held and, throughout 
 the night of July 15-16, assisted in evacuating the 
 wounded. Home address, Mrs. Ellen Dooley, 
 mother, 56 Woodlawn Street, Forest Hill, Mass. 
 
 DOREMUS, HARRY B Captain 
 
 Deceased. 114th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Verdun, October 27, 1918. 
 Having been ordered to establish liaison between 
 his company and the support unit on the right, 
 Capt. Doremus led his detail to its objective under 
 heavy machine-gun fire. The successful completion 
 of his work saved a most serious situation, but in 
 the performance of his duty he was killed. Next of 
 kin, Mrs. Harry B. Doremus, wife, 114 State Street, 
 Hackensack, N. J. 
 
 DOREY, HALSTEAD Colonel 
 
 4th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion north of Montfaucon, France, October 15, 1918. 
 When his men had become almost exhausted by 12 
 days' continuous fighting against stubborn resist- 
 ance and had suffered heavy casualties, Col. Dorey, 
 himself suffering from a painful wound, went for- 
 ward from his post of command through a heavy 
 enemy barrage to the front line, where he reorgan- 
 ized his forces and directed the attacking units for 
 two days, until he was again severely wounded. His 
 conspicuous bravery inspired his troops to the suc- 
 cessful assault of a strongly fortified ravine and 
 woods which were of vital importance and resulted 
 in the capture of numerous prisoners and much ma- 
 terial. Home address, Mrs. Halstead Dorey, wife. 
 South Manchester, Conn. 
 
 DOREY, LEO J Private 
 
 Company F, 103d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bois de St. Remy, France, 
 September 12, 1918. Throughout a period of ex- 
 treme shelling and unusually heavy machine-gun 
 fire, Pvt. Dorey volunteered and carried messages 
 repeatedly from his platoon to his company com- 
 mander. He conveyed information which resulted 
 in the capture of two officers and 22 men of the 
 enemy. Home address, Peter W. Dorey, father, 32 
 St. Louis Street, Burlington, Vt. 
 
 DORGAN, JOHN JOSEPH .... Private 
 Company C, 356th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Beney, France, September 
 23, 1918. Although wounded four times at the 
 start of the engagement, Pvt. Dorgan continued 
 with the advance of his platoon. Under heavy fire, 
 his comrades began to waver, and Pvt. Dorgan im- 
 mediately went to the assistance of the sergeant and 
 aided greatly in keeping the men under control. 
 Home address. Miss Mary Dorgan, sister, Ada,Okla. 
 
 DORMOY, GEORGES . . Sous Lieutenant 
 French Army. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near St. Mihiel, France, September 12, 1918. 
 Lieut, (then Marechal des Logis) Dormoy demon- 
 sstrated marked courage in leading his platoon in an 
 attack on a strong center of resistance. Running 
 ahead of his men, he was the first to enter the enemy 
 trench, where he captured more than 60 prisoners. 
 
 DORSEY, JAMES W., Jr. . Private (First Class) 
 Deceased. Company B, 104th Field Signal Bat- 
 taUon. For extraordinary heroism in action at 
 Brabant-sur-Meuse, France, October 26, 1918. Upon 
 learning that a number of soldiers had been buried 
 in a dugout struck by an enemy shell, Pvt. Dorsey 
 immediately of his own volition left shelter, organ- 
 ized a rescuing party, and went to their aid, fear- 
 lessly exposing himself to a heavy shell fire. To 
 save others he gave his own life. Home address, 
 James W. Dorsey, 320 D Street NE., Washington, 
 D. C. 
 
 DOTY, MERL Corporal 
 
 Company K, 117th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Beaurevoir, France, October 
 6, 1918. Corpl. Doty volunteered and crossed an 
 open space swept by fire from enemy machine-guns 
 and snipers to rescue wounded comrades. Home 
 address, M. D. Doty, father, route 1, Rockwell 
 City, Iowa. 
 
 DOUDNA, JOHN F. . , . First Lieutenant 
 Medical Corps, 362d Infantry. For extraordin- 
 ary heroism in action. This officer was under con- 
 stant shell fire with his battalion for 17 days, and 
 though he had been painfully wounded by a ma- 
 chine-gun bullet, he remained at his post, rendering 
 first aid to the wounded night and day, performing 
 the duties of two other medical officers who had 
 been incapacita'ted in addition to his own. Lieut. 
 Doudna's utter disregard for personal danger and 
 complete devotion to duty made possible the rapid 
 evacuation of the wounded, thus materially keep- 
 ing up the morale of the combat troops and alleviat- 
 ing the suffering of the wounded. Home address, 
 Miss Jessie Doudna, Lake City, Mich. 
 
 DOUGENECK. FRANCIS .... Corporal 
 Headquarters Company, 102d Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action at Marcheville, 
 France, September 26, 1918. When a patrol in 
 charge of a wounded officer was entirely cut off by 
 machine-gun and artillery fire, Corpl. Dougeneck 
 displayed great bravery by voluntarily carrying a 
 message over grounds swept by machine-guns and 
 later leading a rescuing party to the position. Home 
 address, Mrs. Katherine Dougeneck, mother, 158 
 North Main Street, Bristol, Conn. 
 
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 DOUGHERTY, NEIL F. . . First Lieutenant 
 6th Regiment of Marines. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bayonville, France, Novem- 
 ber 2, 1918. Displaying conspicuous leadership, 
 Lieut. Dougherty led his platoon against an enemy 
 battery while it was in action. Through his skillful 
 maneuvering 42 prisoners, ten pieces of artillery 
 and five machine-guns were captured. Home ad- 
 dress, P. S. Dougherty, father, 2014 South Figuerora 
 Street, Los Angeles, Cal. 
 
 DOUGHERTY, RAYMOND M. . . . 
 
 . Regimental Sergeant Major 
 Headquarters Company, 30th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action at Bois D'Aigremont, 
 France, July 15, 1918. Sergt. Maj. Dougherty 
 constantly exposed himself to shell fire while re- 
 ceiving messages from runners and in giving direc- 
 tions to them. He also frequently removed his gas 
 mask to make himself more clearly understood and 
 encourage the runners by his example. Home ad- 
 dress, William E. Sharp, uncle. Terminal Building, 
 Lincoln, Neb. 
 
 DOUGHTY, CHARLES A Private 
 
 Company C, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near LaFontaine au Croncq 
 Farm, France, November 4, 1918. As a stretcher 
 bearer, Pvt. Doughty displayed exceptional cour- 
 age in removing wounded men from a field swept by 
 enemy machine-gun fire of such intensity that five 
 men, other soldiers engaged in this work, were 
 killed, and another wounded. Home address, Mrs. 
 Mary E. Doughty, mother, Broadwater, Va. 
 
 DOUGLAS, JOHN E. . . First Lieutenant 
 
 142d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near St. Etienne, France, October 8, 1918. 
 Lieut. Douglas was a member of a patrol consisting 
 of himself, another officer, and three soldiers, which 
 came under fire from an enemy machine-gun nest. 
 Leading the patrol forward by short rushes to 
 within a short distance of the enemy position, he 
 had his companions take cover while he continued 
 on alone in full view of the enemy, and by accurate 
 fire from an automatic rifle at a range of 40 yards, 
 silenced the nest, capturing 20 men and four ma- 
 chine-guns. Home address, John R. Douglas, 
 Bessemer, Ala. 
 
 DOUGLAS, OTIS R Private 
 
 Company C, 112th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, Septem- 
 ber 29, 1918. Hearing cries of distress from a dis- 
 abled tank, Pvt. Douglas assisted an officer by ad- 
 vancing in the face of terrific machine-gun and shell 
 fire to the spot. Notwithstanding the fact that the 
 tank was subjected to point-blank fire of artillery, 
 he succeeded in rescuing the badly-wounded tank 
 commander and removing him to a place of safety. 
 Home address, Mrs. Otis R. Douglas, wife, R. F. D. 
 No. 1, Fayettesville, N. C. 
 
 DOUGLAS, REED S Sergeant 
 
 Company I, 60th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bois de Pultier, October 15, 
 1918, and near the Meuse River, November 5, 
 1918. On October 15, Sergeant Douglas led his 
 platoon against a strong machine-gun nest in the 
 open field east of the Bois de Pultier, capturing 
 about 20 prisoners with very few casualties in his 
 own platoon. On November 5, he led his platoon 
 across the Meuse in the face of heavy machine-gun, 
 rifle and artillery fire and successfully cleared the 
 heights east of the river of strong enemy machine- 
 gun positions. Home address, Samuel Douglas, 
 brother, 1445 Page Street, Pittsburgh, Pa. 
 
 DOUGLASS, JOSEPH U Corporal 
 
 Company K, 107th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action east of Ronssoy, France, Septem- 
 
 ber 29, 1918. He, with three other soldiers, went 
 out into an open field under heavy shell and machine 
 gun fire and succeeded in carrying back to our lines 
 four seriously wounded men. Home address, Mrs. 
 W. A. Douglass, mother, 46 Irving Street, Ridge- 
 wood, N. J. 
 
 DOUGLASS, KINGMAN . . . Captain 
 
 Air Service, Pilot, 91st Aero Squadron. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Longuyon, Oc- 
 tober 31, 1918. While on a photographic mission 
 Capt. Douglass encountered a superior number of 
 enemy pursuit planes. Notwithstanding the odds 
 against him, he turned and dived on the hostile 
 formation, destroying one plane and damaging 
 another. He then continued on his mission and 
 returned photographs of great military value. Home 
 address, W. A. Douglass, 317 North Kenilworth 
 Avenue, Oak Park, 111. 
 
 DOUGLASS, JAMES M. . . First Lieutenant 
 320th Machine Gun Battalion. For extraordin- 
 ary heroism in action near St. Juvin, France, Octo- 
 ber 14, 1918. When his platoon had become great- 
 ly disorganized through many casualties, Lieut. 
 Douglass, although wounded, reorganized it, and 
 led it through hazardous machine-gun and artillery 
 fire. He remained on duty for several days, during 
 which time he suffered acutely from his wounds, 
 until ordered to a dressing station. Home address, 
 WilUam S. Douglass, father. North Highlands, 
 Russellville, Ala. 
 
 DOVELL, CHAUNCEY E. . First Lieutenant 
 Medical Corps, 371st Infantry. For extraordin- 
 ary heroism in action near Bussy Farm, Ardeuil, 
 Montfauxelle; and Trieres Farm, France, September 
 28-30, 1918. Throughout three days of most in- 
 tense action, Lieut. Dovell worked unceasingly in 
 caring for the wounded, disregarding a severe 
 wound which he himself received in the neck by 
 shall fragment. He remained continuously on 
 duty, giving an example of fortitude and courage to 
 all about him. Home address, Mrs. C. E. Dovell, 
 wife, Somersett, Orange County, Va. 
 
 DOWD, MEREDITH L. . Second Lieutenant 
 Deceased. 147th Aero Squadron. For extraor- 
 dinary heroism in action near Dannevoux, France, 
 October 26, 1918. Having been unable to overtake 
 and join a patrol, Lieut. Dowd alone encountered 
 four German planes, which he daringly attacked. He 
 fought with most wonderful skill and bravery, div- 
 ing into the formation and sending one of the enemy 
 to earth. In the course of the combat his machine 
 was disabled and crashed to the earth, killing him in 
 the fall. Next of kin, Mrs. M. L. Dowd, wife. Rue 
 Bleue, Paris, France. 
 
 DOWNER, JOHN W. . . Lieutenant Colonel 
 6th Field Artillery. For extraordinary heroism 
 in action near Beaumont, France, March 11, 1918. 
 While commanding a battalion of artillery in sup- 
 port of an extensive raid, Col. Downer was severely 
 gassed. Despite his sickness and suffering from 
 pain, he remained at his post, which was subjected 
 to several direct hits, and directed the fire of his 
 battalion. He rendered invaluable aid to the ad- 
 vancing infantry, holding his men at their posts 
 during the intensity of the continual gas bombard- 
 ment, lasting one entire night. Home address, Mrs. 
 J. W. Downer, wife, Cincinnati, Ohio. 
 
 DOWNEY, ERNEST L Sergeant 
 
 Company G, 137th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near the Bois de Montrebeau, 
 France, September 28, 1918. After being severely 
 wounded, Sergeant Downey, refused to go to the 
 rear, but continued in the advance until the final 
 objective was reached and his company relieved. 
 Home address, Mrs. A. B. Downey, mother, latan, 
 Mo. 
 
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 DOWNHAM, LEXIE . . Private (First Class) 
 Company M, 19th Infantry. On May 28-30, 
 1918, at Cantigny, France, he captured, single- 
 handed, by exercising unusual bravery, ten of the 
 enemy. Home address, Mrs. Hattie Downham, 
 Jonesboro, Ind. 
 
 DOYLE, JOHN J Corporal 
 
 Company C, 23d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near St. Etierine^aux-Arnes, 
 France, October 4, 1918. Corpl. Doyle, in charge of 
 the runners, repeatedly carried important messages 
 himself from company to battalion headquarters. 
 He volunteered to deliver a message to an outpost 
 through a hail of machine-gun bullets, and while 
 performing this mission was wounded. Next of kin, 
 Mary Doyle, mother, 72 Lynn Street, Peabody, 
 Mass. 
 
 DOZER, OTIS V Sergeant 
 
 Company F, 353d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action in the Bois de Barricourt, France, 
 November 2, 1918. Sergt. Dozer fearlessly exposed 
 himself in the face of machine-gun fire for the pur- 
 pose of setting an example to the men of his com- 
 pany. He was wounded while advancing, but con- 
 tinued until exhausted. His coolness and courage 
 resulted in the capture of three machine-guns and 
 their crews. Home address, Emma Dozer, mother, 
 general delivery, Cedarvale, Kansas. 
 
 DOZIER, CARMON . . Private (First Class) 
 Company B, 117th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Estrees, France, October 8, 
 1918. After being severely wounded by shell fire, 
 Pvt. Dozier crawled forward, killed two enemy ma- 
 chine-gunners, and captured their gun, thereby 
 clearing the way for the further advance of his com- 
 pany. Home address, H. Dozier, father. York- 
 ville, Tenn. 
 
 DOZIER, JAMES C. . . First Lieutenant 
 
 118th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Montbrfhain, France, October 8, 1918. 
 After being wounded in the shoulder by a machine- 
 gun bullet, Lieut. Dozier displayed marked devo- 
 tion to duty by remaining in command of two pla- 
 toons. When their advance was held up by heavy 
 machine-gun fire, with a soldier he went ahead of his 
 command and, flanking a machine-gun nest, killed 
 the gunners with grenades and pistol. After clear- 
 ing this nest, he captured a number of prisoners in a 
 near-ljy dugout. Home address, John H. Dozier, 
 father, 524 Aanafrel Street, Rock Hill, S. C. 
 
 DOZIER, ROY C Private 
 
 Company C, 16th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 22, 
 1918. While engaged as runner, Pvt. Dozier dis- 
 played extreme courage and devotion to duty by 
 carrying messages through heavy machine-gun and 
 artillery fire, and through enemy occupied territory. 
 Home address, Charles W. Dozier, father, Hillman, 
 Ga. 
 
 DRAUGHON, EDGAR S. W. . . . Private 
 Sanitary Detachment, 120th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near St. Quentin, 
 France, September 29, to October 20, 1918. Through- 
 out this period Pvt. Draughon labored unceasingly 
 in evacuating the wounded from the front lines to 
 the battalion aid post. On October 19 Pvt. Draugh- 
 on, with complete disregard for his personal safety, 
 advanced under heavy shell and machine-gun fire 
 beyond the front line, rendered first aid to a wounded 
 officer, and assisted him to tlie rear. Home address, 
 Mrs. G. W. Draughon, mother, R. F. D. No. 2, 
 Fayetteville, N. C. 
 
 DRAVLAND, ALBERT B. . Private (First Class) 
 Company G, 328th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Chatel-Ch6h6ry, 
 France, October 7, 1918. Acting as stretcher bear- 
 er, he displayed exceptional courage in transporting 
 wounded from the battlefield under machine-gun 
 and artillery fire. He worked continuously for 
 more than 48 hours without a rest, supervising a 
 detachment of stretcher bearers searching the woods 
 for wounded. Home address, Ole Dravland, father, 
 Carbury, N. D. 
 
 DRAVO, CHARLES A. . Lieutenant Colonel 
 165th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Sedan, France, November 6-7, 1918. 
 Leading the front-line battalion of his regiment 
 throughout the entire attack, Col. Dravo was con- 
 stantly under accurate machine-gun fire and inces- 
 sant artillery fire. Having been ordered to ad- 
 vance, he personally formed his lines for attack, 
 despite the fact that for 29 hours he had labored 
 without rest or relief, and led his command for- 
 ward, in the faco of fiercest fire, encountering and 
 subduing the enemy after a hand-to-hand struggle. 
 Home address, Mrs. Charles A. Dravo, War De- 
 partment, Washington, D. C. 
 
 DRAWLING, ALBERT B . Private (First Class) 
 Company G, 328th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Chatel-Ch6s6ry, France, Oc- 
 tober 7, 1918. Pvt. Drawling, a stretcher bearer, 
 displayed exceptional courage in transporting 
 wounded from the battlefield under machine-gun 
 and artillery fire. He worked continuously for 
 more than 48 hours without rest, supervising a de- 
 tachment of stretcher bearers searching the woods 
 for wounded. Home address, O. C. Drawling, 
 father, Carbury, N. Dak. 
 
 DREBEN, SAM First Sergeant 
 
 Company A, 141st Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near St. Etienne, France, October 
 8, 1918. Sergt. Dreben discovered a party of Ger- 
 man troops going to the support of a machine-gun 
 nest situated in a pocket near where the French and 
 American lines joined. Sergt. Dreben called for 
 volunteers and, with the aid of about 30 men, 
 rushed the German positions, captured four ma- 
 chine-guns, killed more than 40 of the enemy, cap- 
 tured two, and returned to our lines without the 
 loss of a man. Home address, Mrs. Helen Dreben, 
 wife, 2416 Montana Street, El Paso, Texas. 
 
 DREES, ALBERT J. . . Private (First Class) 
 Machine Gun Company, 364th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action in the Meuse-Ar- 
 gonne offensive, France, September 26-29, 1918. 
 Seriously wounded by shrapnel, Pvt. Drees refused 
 evacuation, but remained with his gun team for 
 three days, rendering great assistance through terri- 
 fic encounter. His sufferings finally nece8.sitated 
 his removal to the hospital. Home address, 
 Charles J. Drees, brother, 3430 McKinley Avenue, 
 Los Angeles, Cal. 
 
 DRENNON, LOU H Sergeant 
 
 Company F, 130th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Marcheville, France, Novem- 
 ber 10, 1918. During an attack on the town, Sergt. 
 Drennon, although severely wounded, continued to 
 lead his men until they had reached their objective, 
 when he fell completely exhausted. Home address, 
 S. M. Drennon, father, Ina, 111. 
 
 DRESBACH, IRVIN H Sergeant 
 
 Company H, 166th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Sommerance, France, Octo- 
 ber 14, 1918. Taking command of the platoon 
 and also the advance patrol, when both their lead- 
 ers had become casualties, and despite the fact that 
 he was so severely gassed than he could hardly 
 
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 speak, Sergt. Dresbach pushed vigorously forward, 
 compelling the enemy to run in confusion and 
 causing them to surrender to a nearby division. 
 Home address, Mrs. E. W. Dresbach, mother, 
 Hallesville, Ohio. 
 
 DRECHSEL, GEORGE Private 
 
 Company F, 1st Gas Regiment. For extraordin- 
 ary heroism in action near Moulin de Gu6noville, 
 France, September 26, 1918. With three other sol- 
 diers, he advanced nearly 200 yards over an open 
 hillside exposed to machine-gun fire and carried two 
 wounded men to the protection of a near-by trench. 
 Home address, Carl Drechsel, father, 2533 Marsh- 
 field Avenue, Chicago, 111. 
 
 DRESSELL, EVERETT C. . Private (First Class) 
 Machine Gun Company, 125th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Juvigny, 
 France, August 31, 1918. After his company had 
 captured two enemy fieldpieces and a large quantity 
 of ammunition, enemy artillery attempted to blow 
 up the ammunition with incendiary shells. At 
 great risk of his life from the explosion of shells and 
 grenades, he extinguished the fires, thereby insur- 
 ing the safety of his comrades and the retention by 
 his company of its advanced position. Home address, 
 Fred Dressell, father. South Haven, Mich. 
 
 DREW, CHARLES W. . . First Lieutenant 
 Deceased. 13th Aero Squadron. For extraor- 
 dinary heroism in action near Flirey, France, Aug- 
 ust 15, 1918. Lieut. Drew operated one of a patrol 
 of four machines which attacked four enemy battle 
 planes. In the fight which followed he attacked in 
 succession three of the enemy airships, driving one 
 of them out of the battle. He then engaged another 
 niachine at close range and received ten bullets in 
 his own plane, one of which penetrated his radiator, 
 while another pierced his helmet. In spite of this he 
 followed the German plane to a low altitude within 
 the enemy's lines and shot it down in flames. Dur- 
 ing the latter part of the combat he courageously 
 refused to abandon the fight, although he had become 
 separated from his companions and his engine had 
 become so hot because of the leak in his radiator 
 that there was imminent danger of its failing him at 
 any moment. He has since been killed in action. 
 Next of kin, Mrs. S. E. Drew, mother, 246 West 
 Seymour Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 
 
 DROTNING, HAROLD J. . Private (First Class) 
 Battery A, 125th Field Artillery. For extraor- 
 dinary heroism in action near St. Gilles, south of 
 Fismes, France, August 4, 1918. When the men of 
 his battery position had been ordered to shelter on 
 account of enemy shelling, Pvt. Drotning, in com- 
 pany with two other men, rescued a French soldier 
 from drowning in a stream. This act was per- 
 formed while the valley was filled with mustard 
 gas. Home address, E. Drotning, father, Stough- 
 ton. Wis. 
 
 DROUHIN, ROBERT G. . Second Lieutenant 
 _^ French Army. Attached to the 372d Infantry. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action near Monthois, 
 France, September 27, 1918. During the attack on 
 Monthois Lieut. Drouhin voluntarily went each day 
 to reconnoiter the first position, observe the ad- 
 vance, and to secure liaison with neighboring units, 
 fearlessly exposing himself to the severest artillery 
 and machine-gun fire. On September 29 he entered 
 the enemy position.s east of Ardeuil, located the ma- 
 chine-gun nests which were holding up the advance, 
 traversed an open field swept by the fire of these 
 guns to reach the liaison officer of artillery, and to 
 give him the objective. Throughout the opera- 
 tions he rendered invaluable assistance to the regi- 
 mental commander, and his energy and courage 
 were an inspiration to the entire regiment. Home 
 address not given. 
 
 DRUMM, CLARENCE M. . Second Lieutenant 
 Deceased. 28th Infantry. At Cantigny, France, 
 May 28, 1918, he bravely led his platoon, through 
 shell and machine-gun fire, to its objective, and 
 fearlessly exposed himself by walking up and down 
 his line to direct and encourage his men. After 
 making certain that they were well cared for and 
 just before it was possible for him to think of him- 
 self, he was killed. Next of kin, W. M. Drumm, 
 father, Bigelow, Kansas. 
 
 DRY, CLARENCE C Sergeant 
 
 Deceased. Company I, 140th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action at Exermont, France, 
 September 28, 1918. Volunteering to ascertain the 
 location of an enemy machine-gun nest, Sergt. Dry 
 walked into the open to draw its fire; and, when, he 
 was about 50 yards from the hostile position, he was 
 killed. His self-sacrificing act enabled his platoon to 
 destroy the enemy nest. Next of kin, J. A. Furr, 
 grandfather, Kirkland, Texas. 
 
 DRYSDALE, GEORGE Private 
 
 Headquarters Company, 167th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Beuvardes, 
 France, July 29, 1918. Upon learning that his pla- 
 toon commander had been wounded, Private 
 Drysdale voluntarily left cover and went to his as- 
 sistance under intense enemy machine-gun fire. 
 With another soldier, he administered first aid to 
 the wounded officer and then carried him through 
 the machine-gun fire to a place of safety. Home 
 address, Mrs. James Drysdale, mother, 908 Le 
 Fayette Avenue, Pratt City, Ala. 
 
 DUBET, JEAN OLINDE . . . Lieutenant 
 French Army. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near St. Maurice, France, September 14, 1918. 
 Lieut. Dubet, who had been ordered to secure con- 
 tact with the enemy, led his men against a hostile 
 strong point, held by a superior force. Through his 
 decision and personal bravery this center of re- 
 sistance was overcome, 34 prisoners were captured, 
 and valuable information secured. 
 
 DUBIE, EUGENE Private 
 
 Company C, 103d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Belleau, France, July 20, 
 1918. Pvt. Dubie displayed exceptional courage 
 and initiative in single-handed attacks on groups of 
 hostile machine-gun crews. In the face of murder- 
 ous fire he led attacks in which centers of enemy re- 
 sistance were overpowered. Next of kin, Thomas 
 Dubie, Chisholm, Me. 
 
 DUBLINSKY, MORRIS . Private (First Class) 
 Deceased. Company M, 38th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Mezy, France, 
 July 15, 1918. Prior to the German offensive of 
 July 15, 1918, during an intense artillery bombard- 
 ment by the enemy, Pvt. DubUnsky voluntarily 
 brought in two wounded comrades through the 
 heavy fire. Next of kin, Lua DubUnsky, sister, 
 375 Bond Street, Maiden, Mass. 
 
 DU BOIS, ALFRED Interpreter 
 
 French Mission. Attached to Headquarters 
 Sixth Field Artillery. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Missy au Bois, France, July 18, 1918. 
 He voluntarily exposed himself to heavy shell fire 
 while carrying wounded men to a place of safety. 
 
 DU BOIS, RUSSELL L Private 
 
 Medical Detachment, 308th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Ville Savoye, 
 France, August 20, 1918. Although suffering 
 acutely from the effects of mustard gas, Pvt. DuBois 
 refused to be evacuated, because of the great need 
 of medical attention among his comrades. For 
 three days he remained at his post, and only went 
 
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 to the rear when ordered to do so by his command- 
 ing officer. Home address, Mrs. Catherine DuBois, 
 Annandale-on-Hudson, N. Y. 
 
 DU BOIS. VICTOR A Corporal 
 
 Headquarters Company, 101st Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary licroism in action north of Verdun, 
 France, October 23, 1918. When the sergeant in 
 charge of his wiring-laying detail was wounded 
 Corp. DuBois assumed command and although 
 himself wounded, continued the work and estab- 
 lished liaison with the assaulting battalion. He 
 then went back to the wounded sergeant, adminis- 
 tered first aid and brought stretcher bearers to him. 
 Home address, Mrs. A. DuBois, mother, 44 Lake 
 Street, Wakefield, Mass. 
 
 DUBORD, FRANK F Private 
 
 Deceased. Company E, 28th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action at Exermont, France, 
 October 6, 1918. Responding to a call for volun- 
 teers, Pvt. Dubord proceeded 400 yards ahead of 
 his platoon to ascertain the location of the enemy. 
 The mission was accomplished through an extremely 
 heavy fire, and Pvt. Dubord, after obtaining his 
 information, returned over the same ground and 
 made his report to the platoon commander. Next 
 of kin, Frank Dubord, father, Chisholm, Me. 
 
 DUCKSTEIN, ARTHUR WILLIAM . . 
 
 First Lieutenant 
 
 Air Service, pilot, 1st Aero Squadron. For extra- 
 ordinary heroism in action between Montrebeau 
 and Exermont, France, September 29, 1918. While 
 on a special command reconnaissance to ascertain 
 whether or not there was any concentration of 
 enemy troops between Montrebeau and Exermont 
 which might indicate a possible counterattack, this 
 officer obtained information of the very greatest 
 value. Flying over the enemy's lines at an altitude 
 of less than 200 meters, in spite of most unfavor- 
 able atmospheric conditions, in the presence of 
 numerous enemy aircraft, and under continuous 
 heavy rifle and macliine-gun fire from the ground, 
 he spotted enemy troops massed for counterattack 
 and, although severely wounded by a machine-gun 
 bullet from the ground, continued his mission until 
 he had clearly and accurately located the position. 
 He then returned and, though suffering from the 
 pain of his wound, succeeded in writing out and 
 dropping a clear and complete message. The coun- 
 terattack, launched shortly afterwards by a fresh 
 enemy division, was crushed, and the accurate and 
 timely information brought back by Lieut. Duck- 
 stein, after a very gallant flight under highly adverse 
 conditions, was of the greatest importance in this 
 success. Home address, Mrs. A. W. Duckstein, 
 wife, Wardman Courts West,Washington, D. C. 
 
 DUDDERAR, MARSHALL B. . . Sergeant 
 Deceased. Company K, 117th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Geneve, 
 France. Taking command of his company after 
 the company commander had been wounded, 
 Sergt. Dudderar led his men forward in the face of 
 intense fire until further advance was impossible, 
 when he proceeded alone for 25 yards, exposing him- 
 self in full view of the enemy in an effort to draw fire 
 and thus locate a machine-gun nest that was caus- 
 ing losses. He returned with the desired informa- 
 tion, but in the advance he was mortally wounded 
 and died shortly afterward. Next of kin, Mrs. 
 R. S. Dudderar, 1613 So. Hawthorne Street, 
 Chattanooga, Tenn. 
 
 DUDLEY, MACK . . Private (First Class) 
 Company G, 128th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Terny-Sorny, France, Sep- 
 tember 1, 1918. During the preparations for attack, 
 he acted as runner, carrying several messages 
 through extreme machine-gun and shell fire to the 
 different platoon leaders, maintaining liaison until 
 
 the reorganization was complete. Home address, 
 W. A. Dudley, father, R. F. D. No. 3, Dickson, 
 Tenn. 
 
 DUDZINSKI, FRANCISZAK . . . Private 
 Company I, 120th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Cierges, France, July 31, 
 1918. Under heavy machine-gun fire, he went out 
 in front of the position of his unit and administered 
 first aid to three wounded men, being liimself 
 wounded while engaged in this courageous service. 
 Home address. Miss Mary Dudzinski, sister, 8815 
 Twenty-third Avenue, Brooklyn, N. Y. 
 
 DUEY, ARMA .... Private (First Class) 
 Company L, 30th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Jaulgonne, France, July 23, 
 1918. During the attack made by his company. 
 Private Duey constantly carried messages under 
 heaviest shell fire, insuring and maintaining liaison 
 with all neighboring units. Home address, Mrs. 
 Arma Duey, wife, R. F. D. No. 1, Houtzdale, Pa. 
 
 DUFF, PHILIP Private 
 
 Company E, 132d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Consenvoye, France, Octo- 
 ber 9, 1918. During an enemy encounter-attack 
 accompanied by heavy fire, Pvt. Duff volunteered 
 and carried an important message to the bat- 
 talion commander. Ho later led the supporting 
 company to its position in the line, displaying nota- 
 ble courage in facing machine-gun fire. Home ad- 
 dress, Mrs. Sarah Duff, mother, 7759 Union 
 Avenue, Chicago, 111. 
 
 DUFFY, FRANCIS A Private 
 
 Medical Detachment, 310th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Thiaucourt and 
 Grand Pre, France, September 21 and October IG, 
 1918. On September 21, at Thiaucourt, France, 
 Pvt. Duffy remained in the front line trenches 
 under heavy artillery and machine-gun fire, 
 caring for the wounded, and displaying utter 
 disregard for personal danger while administering 
 first-aid treatment to 40 men. During the advance 
 of his company from Statuvin to Grand Pre, Pvt. 
 Duffy followed immediately behind the first wave, 
 under heavy machine-gun and shell fire, caring for 
 the wounded as they fell. Home address, James N. 
 Duffy, father. Front Street, Florence, N. J. 
 
 DUFFY, FRANCIS P Chaplain 
 
 165th Infantry. He devoted himself tirelessly 
 and unceasingly to the care of the wounded and 
 dying in the village of Villers-sur-Fere, France, from 
 July 28 to 31, 1918. Despite a constant and severe 
 bombardment with shells and aerial bombs, he con- 
 tinued to circulate in and about two aid stations and 
 the hospitals, creating an atmosphere of cheerful- 
 ness and confidence by his courageous and inspiring 
 example. Home address, Michael L. Berd, 2065 
 Crotona Avenue, New York City. 
 
 DUFFY, JOHN G. . . . Second Lieutenant 
 Company F, 53d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Landersbach, Alsace, Octo- 
 ber 4, 1918. During an attack by a German raiding 
 party of about 300 men he took command of a post 
 where the five men manning it had been killed or 
 wounded by liquid fire. By his coolness and fearless 
 exposure of himself he was able to hold the post 
 with a small reinforcement. After the raid he re- 
 moved some 20 grenades which had become 
 dangerously hot, due to the fire, and were about to 
 explode. Home address, Mrs. C. W. Blanchard, 
 mother, 28 Pollock Street, New Bern, S. C. 
 
 DUFFY, MARK .... First Lieutenant 
 
 Medical Corps, 124th Field Artillery. For 
 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Romagne, 
 
 France, November 1, 1918. Lieut. Duffy displayed 
 
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 exceptional bravery in caring for the wounded and 
 directing their evacuation under heavy shell fire. 
 During the action he went under concentrated fire 
 and rescued several wounded men. Home address, 
 Mrs. Eleanor Duffy, 6604 Newgart Avenue, Chi- 
 cago,- 111. 
 
 DUFFY, OWEN F Private 
 
 Company K, 325th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near St. Juvin, France, October 
 16, 1918. Pvt. Duffy, with another soldier, volun- 
 tarily made several trips out into No Man's Land, 
 under heavy fire, and carried eight wounded men 
 to cover. Home address, Mrs. Anna Duffy, mother, 
 R. F. D. No. 4, WellsviUe, N. Y. 
 
 DUGAN, FRANK Private 
 
 Deceased. Company A, 26th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action in the Argonne sector, 
 France, October 5-6, 1918. When his section leader 
 was killed, Pvt. Dugan took command of the section 
 and led it against a machine-gun nest, capturing 
 three machine guns and prisoners. He was danger- 
 ously wounded in this encounter, but continued to 
 lead his men forward until he fell exhausted from 
 loss of blood. Home address, Mrs. B. Dugan, 
 mother, 1345 West Sixty-seventh Street, Cleveland, 
 Ohio. 
 
 DUGAN, JOHN I Private 
 
 Company B, 353d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bois de Bantheville, France, 
 October 23, 1918. Although badly wounded in the 
 face, Pvt. Dugan refused medical attention and 
 assisted in an attack on a machine-gun nest, cap- 
 turing one gun by himself. Home address, Rosa 
 Dugan, brother, general delivery, Fort Scott, Kan. 
 
 DUKE, ARY A Private 
 
 Deceased. Company H, 166th Infantry. Near 
 Souain, France, in the engagement of July 15-16, 
 1918, he displayed praiseworthy devotion to duty 
 and courageous self-sacrifice when he remained at 
 his post under heavy fire, receiving wounds that 
 later caused his death. Next of kin, Mrs. E. L. 
 Duke, mother, Dozier, Ala. 
 
 DULANEY, DICK Private 
 
 Decea.sed. Medical Detachment, 357th Infantry. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action near Banthe- 
 ville, France, November 10, 1918. Having been 
 assigned to a company as first-aid man, Pvt. 
 Dulaney rendered most valiant service, work- 
 ing constantly under terrific fire. Never con.sider- 
 ing his own safety, he was always ready to admin- 
 ister to the wounded, his continued exposure re- 
 sulting in wounds so severe that his death followed 
 a few hours after receiving them. Home address, 
 T. H. Dulaney, father, 203 East Cooney Street, El 
 Reno, Okla. 
 
 DULEVITZ, FRED C Private 
 
 Deceased. Company K, 102d Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Verdun, 
 France, October 23-27, 1918. When it became 
 vitally important to get a message to the battalion 
 commander, Pvt. Dulevitz volunteered for the mis- 
 sion, knowing that it was necessary to pass through 
 a terrific enemy barrage. Shortly after starting on 
 his mis.sion, and while passing through the murder- 
 ous fire, he was instantly killed. Next of kin, Mrs. 
 Fred Dulevitz, mother, 62 Water Street, Newbury- 
 port, Mass. 
 
 DULY, JOHN Sergeant 
 
 Company D, 55th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Jauiny, France, November 
 S, 1918. When one of his men became entangled 
 in the barbed wire, Sergt. Duly alone went to hia 
 rcbcue under heavy fire. He then went 
 forward, alone, through intense artillery and ma- 
 
 chine-gun fire to attack a machine-gun nest. While 
 returning to our lines, he fell exhausted from fatigue 
 and shell shook. Home address. Miss Mary Krar- 
 ryrk, sister, 79 Weber Street, Bridgeport, Conn. 
 
 DUMAIS, CANDIDE Corporal 
 
 Company H, 103d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Boia de St. Remy, France, 
 September 12, 1918. When under heavy machine- 
 gun fire, Corp. Dumais charged the machine gun 
 from the flank, killed the gunner, made five prisoners 
 and put the gun out of action. Home address, A. J. 
 Dumais, Van Buren, Me. 
 
 DUNBAR, CHARLES T Corporal 
 
 Company F, 4th Engineers. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action west of Fismes, France, August 5, 
 1918. Corp. Dunbar was a member of a small de- 
 tachment of Engineers which went out in 
 advance of the front line of the Infantry, 
 through an enemy barrage from 77-millimeter and 
 1-pounder guns, to construct a footbridge over the 
 River Vesle. As soon as their operations wore dis- 
 covered machine-gun fire was opened upon them, 
 but undaunted the party continued at work, re- 
 moving the German wire entanglements and suc- 
 cessfully completing a bridge, which was of great 
 value in subsequent operations. Home address, 
 William Dunbar, Belle Point. W.Va. 
 
 DUNBECK, CHARLEY .... Captain 
 Company F, 2d Battalion, 5th U. S. M. C. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne, 
 France, October 4, 1918. Although wounded in 
 the head and in a position exposed to intense 
 machine-gun and artillery fire, Capt. Dunbeck re- 
 fused to be evacuated until he had personally given 
 instructions to the second in command for carry- 
 ing on the advance. Home address, Mrs. Mary 
 J. Porter, mother, 525 West Twenty-first Street, 
 Anderson, Ind. 
 
 DUNCAN, ALVIN P Sergeant 
 
 Company D, 16th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Setdan, France, November 7, 
 1918. He led a daylight patrol against an enemy 
 machine-gun emplacement, which was harassing 
 the advance of his company. Under the murderous 
 fire from this gun, his patrol was wiped out, but he 
 pressed on alone, capturing the machine gun and 
 gunner. He showed coolness and bravery under 
 heavy fire and his action materially facilitated the 
 advance of his company. Home address, Joe Ben- 
 nett, uncle, Smithville, Miss. 
 
 DUNCAN, BASIL E. . . Private (First Class) 
 Machine Gun Company, 117th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Busigny, 
 France, October 8-9, 1918. Private Duncan, a 
 runner, repeatedly carried messages with great cool- 
 ness and daring, undeterred by the most intense ar- 
 tillery and machine-gun fire. Home address, J. E. 
 Duncan, father. Route 13, Jonesboro, Tenn. 
 
 DUNCAN, CHARLES B Captain 
 
 Deceased. 77th Field Artillery. For extraor- 
 dinary heroism in action near Bois de Setpsarge, 
 France, September 29, 1918. When an enemy 
 shell landed in the ammunition dump of his battery, 
 he jumped in among the burning shells and suc- 
 ceeded in getting the fuses away and extinguishing 
 the fire. Later he was mortally wounded by 
 enemy shell fire. Next of kin, Mrs. Wilham 
 Duncan, grandmother, 315 Ninth Avenue South, 
 Nashville, Tenn. 
 
 DUNCAN, DONALD F Captain 
 
 Deceased. U. S. M. C. Killed in action at 
 Chateau-Thierry, France, June 6, 1918, he gave the 
 supreme proof of that extraordinary heroism which 
 will serve aa an, example to hitherto untried troops. 
 
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 Next of kin, John R. Duncan, father, 1027 Messaine 
 Street, St. Joseph, Mo. 
 
 DUNCAN, EDWARD A. . . Firat Sergeant 
 Company A, lOSth Infantry. For extraordinaiy 
 heroism in action east of Ronssoy, France, Septem- 
 ber 29, 1918. During the operations against the 
 Hindenburg line he displayed great gallantry and 
 courage by going forward under heavy shell p,nd 
 machine-gun and bandaging the wounded and 
 bringing them back to our lines. Throughout the 
 engagement he exhibited a fearless disregard of the 
 enemy's fire and performed valuable service by 
 organizing new squads when his company was suf- 
 fering heavy casualties as a result of shell and 
 machine-gun fire. Home address, Mrs. Ellen 
 Duncan, mother, 681 McKinkey Parkway, Buffalo, 
 N. Y. 
 
 DUNCAN, ERNEST Private 
 
 Company A, 30th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Crezancy, France, July 15, 
 1918. During the engagement Pvt. Duncan set 
 an example to the other members of his company by 
 his gallant conduct. After the company was or- 
 dered to withdraw, he voluntarily returned to the 
 position his company had held, and throughout the 
 night assisted in evacuating the wounded. Home 
 address, Willard Duncan, R. F. D. No. 3, Paris, 
 Mo. 
 
 DUNCAN, GEO. E. . . Private (First Class) 
 Company K, 139th Infantry. Upon seeing his 
 brother killed by a bursting shell as he was leading 
 his platton forward, Pvt. Duncan displayed the 
 utrnost bravery and initiative in rushing forward, 
 taking command of the platoon, which had become 
 depleted by casualties, and was in danger of becom- 
 ing disorganized, and leading it forward in the ad- 
 vance. Home address, E. L. Duncan, father. Dear- 
 born, Mo. 
 
 DUNCAN. JOHN C Corporal 
 
 Company D, 354th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Remonville, France, No- 
 vember 1, 1918. In command of the leading group 
 of his platoon, he encountered a machine-gun nest, 
 containing six guns, about one hundred feet ahead 
 of him. After opening fire on the enemy position, 
 the automatic gunner and carrier of his group were 
 shot. Corporal Duncan then took the automatic 
 rifle and, running forward into the enemy fire shot 
 and took prisoner the German machine-gun crews. 
 Home address, J. B. Duncan, father, Whiteside, 
 Mo. 
 
 DUNLAP, JAY Corporal 
 
 Company L, 111th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action in the Argonne Forest, France, 
 October 1, 1918. Knowing that two men were 
 killed in attempting to rescue a wounded comrade 
 who was lying far in front of the line, Corp. Dunlap 
 volunteered and attempted the rescue. Despite the 
 severe fire directed at this point, he successfully ac- 
 complished his mission. Home address, Mrs. 
 Millie Dunlap, mother, 527 South Park Street, 
 East Pittsburgh, Pa. 
 
 DUNLAVY, HERBERT D. . . . Private 
 Deceased. Company H, 6th Regiment, U. S. 
 M. C. He showed conspicuous courage in captur- 
 ing a machine gun unassisted during the street 
 fighting in Bouresche, France, on the night of June 
 6, 1918. He was killed in the repulse of the enemy 
 on the night of June 7-8, 1918. Next of kin, Mrs. 
 Hattie Hall, mother. Box 21, Goose Creek, Texas. 
 
 DUNN, DON .... Private (First Class) 
 
 Ambulance Company, 140th, 110th Sanitary 
 
 Train. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
 
 Charpentry, France, September 29, 1918. Working 
 
 as a litter bearer in the advanced area, when our 
 front line dropped back, he remained on the field 
 alone during the night, dressed the wounds of a 
 number of soldiers, and carried them to the pro- 
 tection of a shell hole, later carrying them back 
 to the Dressing Station. He continually exposed 
 himself to machine-gun and artillery fire during this 
 work. Next of kin, Mrs. Belle S. Dunn, mother, 
 617 West Washington Street, Oklahoma City, 
 Okla. 
 
 DUNN, JAMES . . . Private (First Class) 
 Company B, 116th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bois Brabant-sur-Meuse, 
 France, October 8, 191S. Pvt. Dunn, with four 
 other soldiers, fearlessly attacked eight machine- 
 gun positions and succeeded, after stubborn resist- 
 ance, in capturing both the guns and the crews. 
 Home address, James C. Dunn, father, 170S North 
 Twenty-second Street, Richmond, Va. 
 
 DUNN, JOSEPH H Captain 
 
 104th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Marcheville, France, September 25-26, 
 1918. He assisted in establishing and maintaining 
 an ambulance dressing station in an advanced posi- 
 tion, where he labored heroically dressing and 
 evacuating the wounded in full view of the enemy, 
 under constant heavy bombardment by the enemy. 
 Home address, Mrs. Joseph F. Dunn, 11 Mrytle 
 Street, Rockland, Mass. 
 
 DUNN, JOSEPH J Private 
 
 Company K, 111th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action in the Argonne Forest, France, 
 September 26, 1918. Having become separated 
 from his combat group, Pvt. Dunn was making his 
 way back to his lines when he came upon a machine- 
 gun crew of four of the enemy. Rushing them with 
 his pistol and hand grenades, he demanded and ac- 
 complished their surrender. He returned with the 
 captured men and gun. Home address, Mrs. J. 
 Dunn, mother, 2721 George Street, Philadelphia, 
 Pa. 
 
 DUNN, PARKER F. . . Private (First Class) 
 Deceased. 1st Battalion, 312th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Grand Pre, 
 France, October 23, 1918. When his battalion com- 
 mander found it necessary to send a message to a 
 company in the attacking line and hesitated to 
 order a runner to make the trip, because of the ex- 
 treme danger involved, Pvt. Dunn, a member of the 
 Intelligence Section, volunteered for the mission. 
 After advancing but a short distance across a field 
 swept by artillery and machine-gun fire, he was 
 wounded, but continued on and fell wounded a 
 second time. Still undaunted, he persistently at- 
 tempted to carry out his mission, until he was killed 
 by a machine-gun bullet before reaching the ad- 
 vance line. Next of kin, Mrs. Mary Mimney, aunt, 
 359 Hamilton Street, Albany, N. Y. 
 
 DUNNE, CHRISTOPHER C. . . . Private 
 Company D, 131st Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Chipilly Ridge, France, August 
 9, 1918. In an attack on an enemy machine-gun 
 nest he bayoneted the gunner and captured four 
 others of the crew. Although wounded in this ac- 
 tion, he showed great devotion to duty by remain- 
 ing with his squad until the line was consolidated. 
 Home address, Mrs. Catherine Dunne, mother, 
 5487 Kenwood Avenue, Chicago, 111. 
 
 DUNNE, JAMES T Corporal 
 
 Headquarters Company, 7th Field Artillery. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Very, France, 
 October 4, 1918. After three of his operators were 
 killed and he himself was wounded, Corp. Dunne 
 refused to be evacuated, but remained at his switch- 
 board, maintaining uninterrupted communication. 
 
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 Next of Icin, Mrs. James T. Dunne, 31 Crescent 
 Avenue, Boston, Mass. 
 
 DUNNINGTON, W. G. Jr. . Second Lieutenant 
 
 10th Field Artillery. For extraordinary heroism 
 
 in action near St. Eugene, France, July 14-15, 1918. 
 
 Wounded and gassed while directing the fire of one 
 
 Elatoon of his company under terrific bombardment, 
 tieut. Dunnington refused to be relieved. Although 
 the area surrounding his position was heavily satur- 
 ated with gas, he removed his gas mask in order that 
 he could make his commands heard above the roar 
 of the guns. Home address, Walter G. Dunnington, 
 father, Farmville, Va. 
 
 DUNSING, CLARENCE L. A. . . Corporal 
 Company A, 115th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Molleville, France, October 
 18, 1918. During a heavy bombardment, Corp. 
 Dunsing, who was on duty as gas noncommissioned 
 oflScer, went along the front line of his company and 
 administered first-aid treatment to several seriously 
 wounded men. Home address, C. H. Lewis, grand- 
 father, 121 East Eighth Street, Frederick, Md. 
 
 DUPRE, MAROLD J Sergeant 
 
 Deceased. Company L, 9th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Medeah Ferme, 
 France, October 3, 1918. He gallantly led his half 
 platoon against an enemy machine-gun nest, and 
 captured the position, together with four machine 
 guns and about 60 prisoners. Immediately after 
 this he fell mortally wounded. Next of kin, David 
 Dupre, father, 218 Park Avenue, Syracuse, N. Y. 
 
 DUPREE, GEORGE A Corporal 
 
 Battery B, 104th Field Artillery. For extraor- 
 dinary heroism in action near Montzeville, France, 
 September 14, 1918. When a continuous bombard- 
 ment had set fire to the camouflage covering of a 
 large ammunition dump of 75-millimeter shells and 
 exploded nine of the shells, Corp. Dupree, utterly 
 disregarding his personal safety, left a sheltered 
 position and ran to the dump, and with the aid of 
 three other men extinguished the fire, not only sav- 
 ing the ammunition but also preventing the ascer- 
 tainment of the exact location of the dump 
 by the enemy. Home address, Mrs. Alexander 
 Dupree, mother, 113 East Eighty-eighth Street, 
 New York City. 
 
 DURAND, LEON . . Soldat (First Class) 
 
 Second Coast Artillery Corps, French Army. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action on September 
 12, 1918. While his platoon was being held up by 
 enemy grenadiers, Soldat Durand opened fire from 
 his machine gun and prevented an enemy counter- 
 attack. An exploding mine had damaged his gun, 
 and, when the enemy rushed forward he jumped 
 from his position, and, with the aid of hand gren- 
 ades, he resisted the advance and caused many 
 casualties. 
 
 DURHAM, JAMES E Sergeant 
 
 Company D, 3d Machine Gun Battalion. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Ploisy, France, 
 July 18, 1918. When the officer commanding his 
 machine-gun platoon had been wounded, Sergt. 
 Durham took command of the platoon and the ad- 
 jacent Infantry, whose officers had become casual- 
 ties, displaying extraordinary heroism in leading 
 both to attack the enemy artillery while subject to 
 direct fire from their guns. By his conspicuous cool- 
 ness and unfaltering courage at a very critical time, 
 he inspired great confidence in the men under his 
 control, while consolidating the positions at the 
 final objective. Home address, Mrs. George A. 
 Durham, Buffalo, Ky. 
 
 DUTTON, HERBERT F. . First Lieutenant 
 109th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 
 action near Fismette, France, September 5, 1918. 
 When his battalion commander was wounded dur- 
 ing the crossing of the Vesle River, Lieut. Dutton 
 assumed command, rallied the scattered men, and 
 reorganized them into fighting units, inspiring them 
 by his own brave and determined spirit. His judg- 
 ment in selecting strong points and making his dispo- 
 sitions made possible the success of the operation. 
 In the course of the action Lieut. Dutton encount- 
 ered a hostile machine-gun nest, killing the officer 
 in command of it with a rifle, and capturing 14 
 prisoners. He then turned the captured gun on the 
 enemy and expended 4,000 rounds of captured am- 
 munition in covering an exposed flank. Home 
 address, Sergt. Maj. William F. Dutton, brother, 
 327 South Scoville Avenue. Oak Park, 111. 
 
 DWIGGINS, DANIEL M. . First Lieutenant 
 167th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Beuvardes, France, July 29, 1918. 
 Commanding a platoon of 37 mm. guns, Lieutenant 
 Dwiggins carried two guns over the top of a hill 
 7212, under intense machine-gun fire, and placing 
 them in an open wheat field and opened effective 
 fire at short range on the enemy machine-gun nests. 
 Heavy shell fire was directed at his guns and one of 
 them was put out of action. Sending his men to 
 cover, beneath the crest of the hill he remained 
 with the second gun, in the face of heavy machine- 
 gun and artillery fire. Even being wounded in 
 the leg by a machine-gun bullet, he continued to 
 fire his gun until it exploded, displaying remarkable 
 disregard for personal safety. Home addres, Enos 
 L. Dwiggins, brother. Drew, Miss. 
 
 DYE, HENRY E Corporal 
 
 Company D, 126th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Juvingy, France, August 29, 
 1918. After an advance through heavy machine- 
 gun fire, from which his organization had suffered 
 many casualties and he himself had been twice 
 wounded, Corp. Dye had taken refuge in a shell 
 hole, when he heard the cries of a wounded comrade, 
 who was lying in an exposed position. Disregarding 
 the intense machine-gun fire, Corp. Dye crossed an 
 open space, dressed the wounds of his comrade and 
 carried him to shelter. Home address, Mrs. Marga- 
 rete Dye, mother, Almira, Neb. 
 
 EADS, LEE S Captain 
 
 Deceased. 60th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Regnieville, France, Septem- 
 ber 15-17, 1918. Prompted by his great devotion 
 to duty Capt. Eads preferred to remain on duty 
 with a detachment of his company organized as a 
 carrying party, desiring to see that his detail per- 
 formed the work assigned to them to the very 
 utmost. While thus engaged he received severe 
 wounds, which proved to be the cause of his death. 
 Next of kin, Dr. J. B. Eads, 623 High Street, 
 Lexington, Ky. 
 
 EARL, ELMER Corporal 
 
 Company K, 369th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Ripont Swamp, France, Sep- 
 tember 26, 1918. While passing through a swamp 
 where most of the platoon was wounded, Corp. Earl 
 dressed the wounds of several of his comrades, and, 
 after reaching the shelter of a hill beyond, returned 
 repeatedly and assisted many of his comrades to a 
 place of safety. Home address, Mrs. Joseph Earl, 
 Goshen, N. Y. 
 
 EARL. MITCHELL J. S Sergeant 
 
 Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action 
 northeast of Chateau-Thierry, France, July 26-27, 
 1918. Although seriously wounded during the ad- 
 vance near Croix Rouge Farm, he nevertheless con- 
 tinued in the attack under heavy enemy fire from 
 artillery and niachine guna thereby setting, to the 
 
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 men of his command, an example of exceptional 
 bravery and devotion to duty. Home address not 
 given. 
 
 EARLE, WILLIAM J Corporal 
 
 Company E, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Medeah Ferme, France, Oc- 
 tober 8, 1918. When his company had been held up 
 by a machine-gun nest Corp. Earle advanced on the 
 nest from the flank and captured it single-handed. 
 Home address, Louis Earle, 310A State Street, East 
 St. Louis, III. 
 
 EAST, JAMES Sergeant 
 
 Company A, 308th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Binarville, France, Septem- 
 ber 29, 1918. Sergt. East volunteered and guided 
 three wounded men to a first-aid station through 
 heavy machine-gun fire. He was wounded while on 
 this rnission; but, learning that his company was to 
 make an advance, refused to be evacuated, and re- 
 turned to duty, gathering important information as 
 to the enemy positions. Home address, Mrs. Sally 
 East, Quinton, Ky. 
 
 EASTERBROOK, ARTHUR E 
 
 First Lieutenant 
 
 Observer, 1st Aero Squadron. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near St. Mihiel, France, Septem- 
 ber 12, 1918. Because of intense aerial activity on 
 the opening day of the St. Mihiel offensive, Lieut. 
 Easterbrook, observer, and Second Lieut. Ralph 
 E. De Castro, pilot, volunteered to fly over the 
 enemy's lines on a photographic mis.sion without 
 the usual protection of accompanying planes. Not- 
 withstanding the low-hanging clouds, which neces- 
 sitated operation at an altitude of only 400 meters, 
 they penetrated 4 kilometers beyond the German 
 lines. Attacked by four enemy machines, they 
 fought off their foes, completing their photographic 
 mission, and returned safely. 
 
 For the following acts of extraordinary heroism 
 in action near Exermont and Varennes, France, 
 October 8, 1918, he was awarded a bar to be worn 
 with the distinguished-service cross. On October 8 
 Lieut. Easterbrook, with Lieut. Erwin, pilot, suc- 
 cessfully carried out a mission of locating our In- 
 fantry, despite five encounters with enemy planes. 
 During these encounters he broke up a formation 
 of three planes, sending one down out of control; 
 killed or wounded an observer in an encounter with 
 another formation; and sent a biplane crashing to 
 the ground, besides driving away a formation of 
 two planes and several single machines. Home ad- 
 dress, Maj. E. P. Easterbrook, father. Fort Flagler, 
 Wash. 
 
 EATON, STARR S Captain 
 
 Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action 
 near Chateau-Thierry, France, July 1, 1918. Capt. 
 Eaton displayed notable coolness and courage dur- 
 ing the attack by his company, winning a brilliant 
 success and capturing a large number of prisoners 
 and a, quantity of enemy munitions. After obtain- 
 ing his objective he personally led a small detach- 
 ment against a hostile machine-gun and silenced it, 
 capturing in person the machine gunners and 
 destroying the nest. Home address, Mrs. Louise 
 Sprague Eaton, wife, 100 June Street, Worcester, 
 Mass. 
 
 EATON, WARREN EDWIN . First Lieutenant 
 Aviation Section, 103d Aero Pursuit Squadron. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action near Banthe- 
 viUe, France, October 10, 1918. With one other 
 pilot, Lieut. Eaton engaged an enemy formation of 
 11 planes (Fokker type), though another hostile for- 
 mation was directly above them. After a severe 
 combat Lieut. Eaton destroyed one of the enemy 
 planes and, with his companion, drove down 
 another out of control. Home address, Mrs. War- 
 ren E. Eaton, wife, Norwich, N. Y. 
 
 EBBERT, PETER W. . . First Lieutenant 
 Deceased. 58th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Ville Savoy, France, August 8, 
 1918. Lieut. Ebbert, acting as battalion supply 
 officer, conducted numerous details of food and 
 ammunition through the heavy enemy artillery 
 barrage. Later in the day he volunteered for ob- 
 servation duty and was posted in a prominent 
 tower, where he was killed by a direct artilleryfj 
 hit. Next of kin, Mrs. Peter W. Ebbert, wife, 1 
 Doremus Avenue, Ridgewood, N. J. 
 
 EBERLIN, RALPH . . . First Lieutenant 
 Company F, 38th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Mezy, France, July 15, 1918. 
 Although severely wounded during the first attack 
 of the Germans on the railroad line near Mezy, 
 Lieut. Eberlin remained in command of his platoon 
 and held an exposed flank against repeated attacks 
 of the enemy. Home address, Mrs. Ceoile Eberlin, 
 wife, 510 West 170th Street, New York City. 
 
 ECKEL, WILLIAM H. . . Second Lieutenant 
 Deceased. 117th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Ponchaux, France, October 
 7, 1918. When heavy fire was encountered from 
 enemy machine-gun nests located in a railroad cut, 
 Lieut. Eckel led his platoon in several successful at- 
 tacks on these nests, personally killing and wound- 
 ing a number of the enemy with his pistol and dis- 
 arming one of them in a hand-to-hand stru,!;gle. He 
 then reorganized the captured position and iield out 
 against the enemy with such men as he had left, 
 opening fire himself with an automatic rifle, which 
 he secured from a dead soldier. While attempting 
 to destroy some enemy machine-gun nests in front 
 of his platoon this gallant ofBcer was mortally 
 wounded by a shell fragment. Next of kin, Hugh 
 Eckel, father, 2524 Jefferson Avenue, Knoxville, 
 Tenn. 
 
 ECKER, FREDERIC W. . First Lieutenant 
 115th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Verdun, France, October 10, 1918. 
 While leading his platoon in the Bois de Cosenvoye 
 in an attack against strong enemy machine-gun 
 nests, Lieut. Ecker was severely wounded. He con- 
 tinued to advance, and routed the enemy from their 
 positions and refused to leave his platoon until it 
 was reorganized. Home address, F. H. Ecker, 1 
 Madison Avenue, New York, N. Y. 
 
 ECKWEILER, ROBERT J. , . . Private 
 Deceased. Company C, 3rd Ammunition Train. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action near Crezancy, 
 and Chateau-Thierry, France, July 15, 1918. On 
 the morning of July the 15th, Pvt. Eckweiler, with 
 Pvt. McNamee, volunteered and brought up a 
 truck for the purpose of saving the records of the 
 30th Infantry, which were in danger of capture. 
 He was killed while attempting this mission. Next 
 of kin, Mrs. John Eckweiler, mother. Notch, Pa. 
 
 EDDY, H. LESLIE . . Second Lieutenant 
 
 Deceased. Intelligence officer, 6th Regiment, 
 U. S. M. C. Killed in action at Chateau-Thierry, 
 France, June 6, 1918, he gave the supreme proof of 
 that extraordinary heroism which will serve as an 
 example to hitherto untried troops. Next of kin, 
 H. W. Eddy, father, 240 West Main Street, New 
 Britain, Conn. 
 
 EDDY, WILLIAM A. . . Second Lieutenant 
 Intelligence oflScer, 6th Regiment, U. S. M. C. 
 Near Torcy, France, on the night of June 4, 1918, 
 while leader of a raiding patrol, he displayed great 
 courage and devotion to duty by fearlessly entering 
 dangerous areas and obtaining valuable informa- 
 tion. Home address. Dr. R. C. Eddy, uncle, 125 
 Center Avenue, New Rochelle, N. Y. 
 
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 EDGAR, FRED W Corporal 
 
 Company G, 30th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Jaulgonne, France, July 24, 
 1918. Corp. Edgar placed five wounded men in a 
 shell hole in front of the enemy's machine gun em- 
 placements and protected them until nightfall with 
 his rifle fire. He then went for aid and returned 
 with stretchers to find that three of them had left 
 the place. After helping to carry the two remain- 
 ing to the rear, he returned to make further search, 
 in which he was unsuccessful, but returned with 
 one German prisoner whom he had captured. Home 
 address, Henry J. Edgar, father, 62 Presberger Ave- 
 nue, South Ozone Park, N. Y. 
 
 EDMUNDS, EDWARD, JR . . . , Captain 
 
 102d Infantry, U. S. A. For extraordinary hero- 
 ism in action near Verdun, France, October 27th, 
 1918. An order having been received from division 
 headquarters for an accurate report on the strength 
 present in the front line, Capt. (then First Lieut.) 
 Edmunds crawled from shell hole to shell hole in 
 broad daylight and in plain view of the enemy who 
 kept him under a continuous sniping fire from 
 numerous machine guns. Going on under these 
 conditions he personally counted every man in the 
 front line of the battalion that he was commanding 
 and made his report to the regimental commander. 
 Next of kin, Edward Edmunds, Sr., father, 166 
 Melrose Street, Auburndale, Mass. 
 
 EDSALL, WILLIAM A Private 
 
 Company M, 126th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Romagne, France, October 
 14, 1918. In an attack on Cote Dame Marie the 
 126th Infantry was held up, owing to intense enemy 
 machine-gun fire and grenades. Pvt. Edsall volun- 
 teered as a member of a combat patrol, which cut 
 through the enemy lines, captured 10 machine guns, 
 killed and captured 15 of the enemy, and forced a 
 large number to surrender, clearing the Cote Dame 
 Marie of the enemy, thus enabling the regiment to 
 continue their advance. Home address, Ms. Flora 
 Edsall, mother, R. F. D. No. 4, Muskegon. Mioh. 
 
 EDWARDS, GARRETT .... Sergeant 
 Deceased. Coinpany F, 16th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Soissons, 
 France, July 19, 1918. When the infantry of which 
 he was a part was held up by an enemy machine- 
 gun nest which was inflicting heavy losses upon his 
 platoon, he unhesitatingly went forward to ascer- 
 tain its location and was killed while performing 
 this courageous duty. Next of kin, J. B. Edwards, 
 father, R. F. D. No. 1, Kittyton, Tenn. 
 
 EDWARDS, GEORGE H. . Private (First Class) 
 Deceased. Battery C, 105th Field Artillery. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Forges, 
 France, September 26, 1918. In the face of heavy 
 machine-gun fire, at great personal risk, Pvt. Ed- 
 wards crawled out from a position of safety and 
 rescued a wounded soldier who was lying exposed 
 to the enemy fire. Pvt. Edwards was killed later in 
 the advance while charging a machine-gun nest. 
 Next of kin, Mrs. H. G. Edwards, mother, 608 
 Bainbridge Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. 
 
 EDWARDS, HARLEY S Private 
 
 Battery E, 12th Field Artillery. For extraordin- 
 ary heroism in action near Somme-Py, France, Oc- 
 tober 4-5, 1918. During a violent enemy counter- 
 barrage, Pvt. Edwards with Pvt. Russell Morgan, 
 remained on duty for 14 hours, repairing the tele- 
 phone line from their battery position to the battal- 
 ion post of command, 250 meters away. Within 
 this period the wires were cut by shell fire more than 
 20 times, but these two soldiers, displaying remark- 
 able coolness and disregard of danger, promptly 
 mended all breaks and maintained constant commu- 
 nication between the battalion and the battery 
 
 commanders. Next of kin, Mrs. H. S. Edwards, 
 mother, Titusville, Pa. 
 
 EDWARDS, HUGH F. . Second Lieutenant 
 
 9th Infantry. Near Vaux, on July 1, 1918, he led 
 his platoon against heavy machine-gun fire, silenced 
 several machine-guns, established his guns at hia 
 objective, repelled a counterattack on his left flank, 
 personally killed two of the enemy. Home address, 
 Harry Edwards, brother, Hamilton, Kansas. 
 
 EDWARDS, PAUL S. . . First Lieutenant 
 
 Signal Corps, attached to 304th Brigade, Tank 
 Corps. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
 Cheppy, France, September 26, 1918. During the 
 attack on Cheppy he displayed unusual gallantry 
 by crossing a fire-swept area and carrying messages 
 to tanks, coolly moving from one to another and in- 
 forming the drivers of his inission, under a fire so 
 heavy and accurate that many of the tanks were 
 struck by bullets while he was standing by. Home 
 address, Mrs. Paul S. Edwards, wife, 3105 West 
 10th Street, Little Rock, Ark. 
 
 EGGERS. ALAN LOUIS .... Sergeant 
 Machine Gun Company, 107th Infantry. For 
 conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and 
 beyond the call of duty in action with the enemy 
 near le Catelet, France, September 29, 1918. Be- 
 coming separated from their platoon by a smoke 
 barrage, Sergt. Eggers, Sergt. John C. Latham, and 
 Corpl. Thomas E. O'Shea took cover in a shell hole 
 well within the enemy's lines. Upon hearing a call 
 for help from an American tank, which had become 
 disabled 30 yards from them, the three soldiers left 
 their shelter and started toward the tank, under 
 heavy fire from German machine-guns and trench 
 mortars. In crossing the fire-swept area Corpl. 
 O'Shea was mortally wounded, but his compan- 
 ions, undeterred, proceeded to the tank, rescued a 
 wounded officer, and assisted two wounded sol- 
 diers to cover in a sap of a near-by trench. Sergt. 
 Eggers and Sergt. Latham then returned to the 
 tank in the face of the violent fire, dismounted a 
 Hotchkiss gun, and took it back to where the wound- 
 ed men were, keeping off the enemy all day by ef- 
 fective use of the gun, and later bringing it, with 
 the wounded men, back to our lines under cover of 
 darkness. Home address, J. H. Eggers, father, 152 
 Summit Avenue, Summit, N. J. 
 
 EGLER, FREDERICK A. . . . Sergeant 
 Deceased. Company M, 320th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Cunel, France, 
 October 11, 1918. Advancing alone far beyond the 
 lines, Sergt. Egler encountered and attacked an 
 enemy machine-gun emplacement, killing an officer 
 and capturing two guns, causing the enemy, about 
 eight in number, to flee in disorder. During the 
 action on November 1 Sergt. Egler received wounds 
 which caused his death. Next of kin, Mrs. Freder- 
 ick A. Egler, wife, 2417 Beulah Street, Pittsburgh, 
 Pa. 
 
 EHRHARDT, GUSTAVE .... Captain 
 140th French Infantry, attached to 138th United 
 States Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Cheppy, France, September 2.5-26, 1918. 
 As liaison officer it was no part of Capt. Ehrhardt's 
 duty to go into action with the forward elements of 
 the regiment, but he insisted upon doing so. Un- 
 daunted by a wound in the left arm, caused by a 
 bursting shell, he continued to advance in the face 
 of very intense shell fire. He was again struck down 
 by a shell fragment which shattered his right arm, 
 but he rose and followed the regimental commander 
 into the shell-swept area. He was knocked down a 
 third time by shell fragments, from which he re- 
 ceived wounds in the back so severe in character 
 that he was unable to rise, later receiving additional 
 wounds in the body. 
 
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 EICH, WERNER Private 
 
 Company K, 166th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Sedan, France, November 
 7, 1918. Pvt. Eich was a member of a patrol sent 
 out to silence machine-gun nests which were hold- 
 ing up the battalion's advance. When the officer 
 leading the patrol fell mortally wounded, this sol- 
 dier went to his assistance in the face of heavy fire 
 from machine guns only 100 yards away, three 
 other soldiers being killed in similar attempts. Home 
 address, Mrs. George F. Eich, mother, Birney Lane, 
 Mount Washington, Ohio. 
 
 EICHERN, VICTOR L Sergeant 
 
 Sanitary Detachment, 165th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action at St. Benoit, France, 
 September 16. 1918. While the regimental dress- 
 ing station was under heavy shell fire he volunteered 
 to lead a squad of litter bearers to rescue several 
 wounded men of another regiment who had been 
 caught in a heavy barrage. He succeeded in lead- 
 ing his squad for a distance of three kilometers 
 through a constant severe bombardment under 
 direct observation of the enemy artillery and snipers 
 to an outpost outside of his own regimental sector. 
 He brought in one wounded officer and seven severe- 
 ly wounded soldiers without losing any of his own 
 men. Home address, Mrs. Victor L. Eichern, wife 
 370 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, N. Y. 
 
 EIGENAUER, JOHN E. . Second Lieutenant 
 Company H, 60th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bois de Rappes, France, 
 October 15, 1918. Advancing ahead of his platoon. 
 Lieutenant (then Sergeant) Eigenauer engaged two 
 enemy machine-gun nests, killing all the gunners. 
 He then led his platoon forward until the fire of the 
 enemy became so dense that he was obliged to dig 
 in. Home address, August Eigenauer, brother, 
 2637 Cadot Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 
 
 ELICKY, FRANK Private 
 
 Battery F, 10th Field Artillery. For extraordin- 
 ary heroism in action near Greves Farm, France. 
 July 15, 1918. Responding to a call for volunteers, 
 Pvt. Elicky, with eight other soldiers, manned two 
 guns of a French battery which had been deserted 
 by the French during the unprecedented fire, after 
 many casualties had been inflicted on their forces. 
 For two hours he remained at his post and poured 
 an effective fire into the ranks of the enemy. Home 
 address, Mrs. Teresa Elicky, 338 East 73d Street, 
 New York City. 
 
 ELKINS, STEPHEN B. . Second Lieutenant 
 105th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action east of Ronssoy, France, September 29, 
 1918. During the operations against the Hinden- 
 burg line Lieut. Elkins, with three sergeants, occu- 
 pied an outpost position in advance of the line, 
 which was attacked by a superior force of the enemy. 
 He so directed his smal detachment that he suc- 
 ceeded in repulsing the attack, killing ten Germans, 
 capturing five, and putting the rest of the enemy to 
 flight. The bravery and determination displayed 
 by this group were an inspiration to all who wit- 
 nessed them. Home address, M. A. Elkins, father, 
 Eupora, Miss. 
 
 ELLET, MONROE Private 
 
 Battery E, 12th Field Artillery. For extraordin- 
 ary heroism in action near Thiaucourt, France, 
 September 12, 1918. Acting as spare cannoner, Pvt. 
 Ellet sprang, at a word from his executive officer, to 
 act as No. 1 in the supplementary gun crew for the 
 first piece, whose entire crew were casualties. He 
 assisted in laying aside the dead and wounded, and 
 continued in the service of his piece until the bar- 
 rage was captured. Home address, William Ellet, 
 father, Huntington, Ind. 
 
 ELLINGTON, JAMES M. . First Lieutenant 
 120th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Bellicourt, France, September 29, 
 1918. Severely wounded in an attack he refused 
 to stop for first aid, leading his men forward under 
 heavy fire. When after several hours fighting, he 
 was ordered to the rear by his battalion com- 
 mander, he returned to the front line after having 
 his wound dressed, directing the work of reorgan- 
 izing his command and consolidating the position 
 that had been won. Home address, James M. 
 Ellington, father, Oxford, N. C. 
 
 ELLIOT, CLARK R. . . Lieutenant Colonel 
 Deceased. 26th Infantry. He promptly and 
 courageously took command of the men of the 
 front lines at a critical stage of the engagement near 
 Soissons, France, July 21, 1918, and while leading 
 them forward in a successful attack was himself 
 killed. Next of kin, Mrs. C. R. Elliot, wife, 191 
 Gates Avenue, Springfield, Mass. 
 
 ELLIOTT, CHARLES G Sergeant 
 
 Company M, 56th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Preny, France, November 
 5, 1918. While leading a patrol in front of his com- 
 pany sector on November 5, 1918, Sergt. Elliott 
 and another member of hia patrol were wounded, 
 when heavy machine-gun fire was encountered. 
 However, he retained command of the patrol, took 
 care of the wounded man, and reported to his com- 
 pany commander the results of the patrol before he 
 would be evacuated. Home address, Mrs. Dora 
 Elliott, 1009 Lincoln Street, Elmira. N. Y. 
 
 ELLIOTT, ROBERT P. . . First Lieutenant 
 Pilot, Air Service, 96th Aero Squadron. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Olizy, France, 
 October 27, 1918. Lieut. Elliott flew in a formation 
 over the enemy's lines on a bombing expedition. 
 Attacked by a greatly superior number of enemy 
 pursuit planes, his aileron controls soon shot away, 
 Lieut. Elliott continued to pilot his machine and 
 give protection to his comrades. When his observer 
 was seriously wounded, Lieut. Elliott left, the forma- 
 tion at great risk to himself, and with a disabled ma- 
 chine made a safe landing. Home address, J. M. 
 Elliott, father. First National Bank, Los Angeles, 
 Cal. 
 
 ELLIS. GEORGE L Sergeant 
 
 Company M, 11th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Brieulles, France, November 
 4, 1918. While his regiment was trying to force a 
 crossing over the Meuse River, Sergt. Ellis swam 
 and saved the lives of two of his comrades who had 
 become exhausted in the cold water. Next of kin, 
 G. S. Ellis, father, Milltown, Ga. 
 
 ELLIS, HERBERT J. . . First Lieutenant 
 
 30th Brigade, Tank Corps. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Montfaucon, France, Sep- 
 tember 26, 1918. He set a conspicuous example of 
 daring and disregard of personal safety throughout 
 the advance toward Montfaucon. Standing up in 
 the open under fire from enemy snipers and ma- 
 chine-guns, he directed the engineers in the work, 
 of clearing a path for the tanks. Single-handed he 
 routed a sniper who was harassing the engineers 
 engaged in this work. With a French officer he en- 
 tered the Bois de Cuisy in advance and assisted in 
 putting out of action seven Germans who were 
 hindering the advance. Home address, Mrs. Her- 
 bert J. Ellis, wife, 1037 Wootcruff Avenue, Toledo, 
 Ohio. 
 
 ELLIS, NATHANIEL WATSON . . . 
 
 First Lieutenant 
 
 117th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Montbrehain, France, October 7, 1918. 
 When his company was held up by sweeping ma- 
 
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 chine-gun fire, Lieut. Ellis rushed forward alone, in 
 the face of direct machine-gun fire, to an enemy 
 machine-gun nest 60 yards in advance of his pla- 
 toon and by the eiTective use of his pistol killed five 
 of the enemy and captured 26 prisoners, together 
 with the machine-gun. Although he had been 
 seriously wounded in two places while advancing, 
 he held the position until his platoon came up. 
 Home address, Mrs. Bruner Ellis, wife, Tellico 
 Plains, Tenn. 
 
 ELLSWORTH, BRADFORD . . . Captain 
 308th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near La Besace, France, November 5, 1918. 
 He displayed great courage by leading a mounted 
 reconnaissance patrol a kilometer in advance of our 
 lines, developed the enemy's line by drawing fire 
 from his machine-guns, and remained under this 
 heavy machine-gun fire until the emplacement had 
 been located. Home address, Mrs. Juliet Innes 
 Ellsworth, wife, 145 East 62d Street, New York 
 City. 
 
 ELMER, CLARENCE G. . Second Lieutenant 
 9th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Belval Bois des Dames, France, Novem- 
 ber 2, 1918. When he was asked to send out a 
 squad in advance of the line under heavy machine- 
 gun fire to enfilade enemy artillery, Lieut. Elmer 
 asked for and received permission to lead the party, 
 and by his bravery and coolness succeeded in driv- 
 ing the enemy gunners away from their guns. Home 
 address, Henry Elmer, father, Shannon, 111. 
 
 ELMES, CHESTER H. . Second Lieutenant 
 114th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Verdun, France, October 12-18, 1918. 
 Though suffering from a painful wound in the head 
 and ordered to the rear, he reluctantly left his pla- 
 toon and in spite of weakness carried a wounded 
 soldier under heavy shell fire to a dressing station 
 500 yards away. Home address, Guy H. Elmes, 
 10 Highland Street, Concord Junction, Mass. 
 
 ELPERN, BENJAMIN D . . . . Corporal 
 Company E, 30th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Jualgonne, France, July 23-26, 
 1918. Corporal Elpern volunteered and carried 
 messages under hazardous circumstances when 
 wire communication had been entirely destroyed 
 by the intense shell fire. He also rendered timely 
 aid in guiding parties bringing up food and am- 
 munition. Home address, Mrs. Sarah Elpern, 
 mother, 300 Ludwig Street, Greensburg, Pa. 
 
 ELSEA, ALBERT E Sergeant 
 
 Company B, 129th Machine Gun Battalion. 
 While acting as machine-gun leader near Hilsen- 
 first, France, July 6, 1918, he was wounded in the 
 face by a bursting shell, but continued to direct his 
 men until attack ended, and then insisted on walk- 
 ing to a dressing station. Home address, J. D. 
 Elsea, father, R. F. D. No. 1, Lamar, Mo. 
 
 ELSWORTH, EDWARD, Jr. . First Lieutenant 
 Deceased. 6th Engineers. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Claires Chenes Woods, 
 France, October 20, 1918. When two machine-gun 
 nests were holding up the advance of his company, 
 Lieut. Elsworth took three soldiers and by daring 
 and skillful maneuvering captured both guns. Later 
 in the same day Lieut. Elsworth charged anothei 
 machine-gun nest and was killed. Next of kin, Ed- 
 ward Elsworth, father, 50 East 58th Street, New 
 York, N. Y. 
 
 ELY, EARNEST E. . . Sergeant (First Class) 
 Headquarters Company, 1st Brigade, Tank 
 Corps. For extraordinary heroism in action in the 
 Aire Valley, France, September 26 and October 12, 
 1918. Sergt. Ely worked for five days and nights 
 
 under intense shell fire to establish signal commu- 
 nications. While engaged in this work he was 
 gassed and carried to a dressing station unconscious. 
 On regaining consciousness he escaped from the 
 dressing station, returned to his post, and continued 
 to work for 12 hours more until he was gassed for a 
 second time. Home address, Mrs. A. W. Ely, 
 mother, 523 East Twenty-sixth Street, Portland, 
 Ore. 
 
 EMERSON, HARLOW B. . . . Corporal 
 
 Company K, 125th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Sergy, France, July 31, 
 1918. Early in the attack on Hill 212, Corpl. Em- 
 erson was severely wounded but continued to lead 
 his squad in advance until ordered to the rear, hav- 
 ing successfully reached the objective, he adminis- 
 tered first-aid to a number of his wounded com- 
 rades, fearlessly exposing himself to further danger 
 in the performance of this voluntary work. Home 
 address, Mrs. Jessie Murray, sister, 1725 Lapeer 
 Street, Saginaw, Mich. 
 
 EMERSON, WILLARD I. . . . Captain 
 
 311th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Grand Pre, France, November 1, 1918. 
 Capt. (then Lieut.) Emerson displayed remarkable 
 gallantry and leadership during the fighting north 
 of Grand-Pr6, when the line of his regiment was the 
 pivot for the advance of the army. He personally 
 led his company around machine-gun nests, fre- 
 quently going out with selected patrols for the pur- 
 pose of bombing out enemy machine gunners. 
 When the commanding officer of the company on 
 his left was incapacitated, Capt. Emerson at 
 once took command of the company and maneu- 
 vered it with his own. By this example in undergo- 
 ing hardships during the advance he sustained the 
 morale of his men and inspired them to valiant 
 combat. Home address. Dr. Alfred Emerson, 
 father, 955 Madison Avenue, New York City. 
 
 EMERY, DONALD . . Private (First Class) 
 Medical Department, 107th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Dickebusch, 
 France, August 22, 1918. Displaying an absolute 
 disregard of danger in caring for wounded under 
 shell and rifle fire and a continuous cheerfulness 
 under trying conditions, his courageous example 
 was inspiring to his comrades. Home address, Col. 
 Curtis S. Emery, father, 15 Prospect Street, New- 
 port, Vt. 
 
 EMORY, GERMAN H. H Major 
 
 Deceased. 320th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Sommerance, France, No- 
 vember 1, 1918. After advancing to the north 
 slope of the Ravine Aux Pierres through heavy ma- 
 chine-gun and shell fire, Maj. Emory's battalion 
 was momentarily held up by a very intense ma- 
 chine-gun fire. He was killed while personally 
 directmg the attack and encouraging his troops, 
 moving back and forth in front of the Une in plain 
 view of the enemy and under direct machine-gun 
 fire. Next of kin, Mrs. Lucy Stump Emory, 48 
 West Biddle Street, Baltimore, Md. 
 
 ENDICOTT, BURTIS A Private 
 
 Company C, 102d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Trugny, France, July 22, 
 1918. After five runners had been shot down trying 
 to get through a heavy artillery barrage with a mes- 
 sage to the battalion commander, he volunteered to 
 carry the same message over the same route and 
 succeeded. For the following act of extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Marcheville, France, Sep- 
 tember 26, 1918, Pvt. Endicott is awarded a bronze 
 oak leaf cluster to be worn with the distinguished- 
 service cross. While isolated from the rest of his 
 platoon and under violent machine-gun and artillery 
 fire, Pvt. Endicott was wounded in the arm by a 
 machine-gun bullet. After receiving first aid he 
 
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 returned to duty and continued in the fight until 
 again wounded. Home address, Mr. Samuel J. 
 Endicott, father. Ridgeway, 111. 
 
 ENDLER, FRANK Private 
 
 Company D, 6th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Fontaine, France, Novem- 
 ber 8, 1918. Pvt. Endler, while preceding his pla- 
 toon in an advance met two German machine-gun 
 groups, and by his rifle fire and accurate informa- 
 tion, made it possible for that flank of his company 
 to advance. During the engagement he saved many 
 lives by carrying valuable information to his com- 
 pany commander through heavy machine-gun fire, 
 Next of kin, Mrs. Ehzabeth Endler, Avella, Pa. 
 
 ENGEL, WILLIAM F Sergeant 
 
 Company H, 2d Battalion, 5th Regiment of 
 Marines. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
 Blanc Mont Ridge, France, October 4, 1918. After 
 locating a macliine-gun nest, Sergt. Engel destroyed 
 one of the guns and returned to our lines with valu- 
 able information concerning the location of the ma- 
 chine-gun nest. Home address, Mrs. Charlotte A. 
 Engel, wife, Berea, Ohio. 
 
 ENGLE, JOSEPH C Sergeant 
 
 Company D, 119th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, Septem- 
 ber 29, 1918. Although himself wounded, he con- 
 tinued to lead the advance of his platoon and, 
 when it was held up by fire from an enemy machine- 
 gun nest, he advanced against it alone, bombed it, 
 and thus allowed a resumption of the advance. 
 Home address, Mrs. Lydia Engle, mother, 553 
 South Park Way, Memphis, Tenn. 
 
 ENGLISH, LEE M. . . . First Lieutenant 
 Dental Corps, 314th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Montfaucon, France, Sep- 
 tember 29, 1918. Although he had received a very 
 painful wound two days previous, he remained on 
 duty at an aid station under heavy shell fire until it 
 was completely destroyed and many of the inmates 
 and attendants killed or wounded. He assisted in 
 caring for these wounded and directing their evac- 
 uation and then dressed the wounded on the field 
 until an aid station could be located farther to the 
 rear. Home address, Mrs. Lee M. English, wife, 
 Freeport, Ohio. 
 
 ENGLISH, MATH L Captain 
 
 Deceased. Tank Corps. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Cheppy, France, September 
 26, 1918. During the attack on Cheppy, Capt. 
 English dismounted from his tank and, under 
 heavy machine-gun fire, personally supervised the 
 cutting of a passage for his tanks through three 
 hostile trenches. For the following act of extraor- 
 dinary heroism in action near Exermont, France, 
 October 4, 1918, Capt. Enghsh is awarded a bar, to 
 be worn with the distinguished-service cross. Capt. 
 English left his tank under heavy maclaine-gun and 
 artillery fire to make a personal reconnaissance, in 
 the course of which he was killed. Next of kin, 
 Mrs. Math L. Enghsh, wife. Fort Casey, Wash. 
 
 ENOCHS, REX P. . . . First Lieutenant 
 60th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action in the Bois de Bon Vaux, France, September 
 16-17, 1918; near Bois de Rappes, France, October 
 15-16, 1918, and in the Murvaux Valley, France, 
 November 6, 1918. In the Bois de Bon Vaux, 
 Lieut. Enochs displayed exceptional bravery in 
 maintaining liaison between his battaUon and ad- 
 joining units under heavy artillery and machine- 
 gun fire. On October 15-16, he was part of a small 
 detachment which advanced to the objective sev- 
 eral kilometers beyond the other troops, being com- 
 pletely cut off by the enemy. During the night 
 Lieut. Enochs led patrols and personally overcame 
 
 enemy machine-gunners. On November 6, this 
 officer maintained haison system in advance of our 
 troops despite enemy machine-gun fire from the 
 front and flanks. Home address, John W. Enochs, 
 father, Carhsle, Ind. 
 
 ENRIGHT, HAROLD W Private 
 
 Company I, 47th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bois de Brieulles, France, 
 September 28, 1918. Pvt. Enright charged an 
 enemy machine-gun nest which was inflicting heavy 
 losses upon our troops and delayed the advance. 
 He wounded the gunner and captured the gun, 
 thereby enabUng our advance to continue. Home 
 address, John Enright, Box 541, Warren, 111. 
 
 EPLER, CHARLES E Private 
 
 Company A, 59th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Ville Savoye, France, August 
 8, 1918. After several unsuccessfid attempts to 
 silence an enemy machine-gun nest had been made. 
 Private Epler and another soldier volunteered to 
 put the nest out of action. His companion was kil- 
 led, but Private Epler succeeded in throwing 
 grenades into the nest, setting fire to the ammu- 
 nition boxes with which it was surrounded killing 
 several of the crew and stopping the fire of the gun. 
 Home address, Mrs. Mary Epler, mother,; Day- 
 ton, Ohio. 
 
 EPLEY, BRUCE Sergeant 
 
 Company M, 6th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Frapelle, France, August 17, 
 1918. Rather than ask another to undertake so 
 dangerous a mission, Sergt. Epley himself cut the 
 enemy's wire under heavy bombardment and led 
 his section to its objective. Later, in the absence of 
 his platoon commander, he a.ssumed command of 
 his platoon and directed the consolidation of its 
 position. He then crossed an open field under 
 heavy machine-gun fire to locate another platoon 
 which had become lost, found the remnants of the 
 platoon, which he reorganized and led to the ob- 
 jective. Though he had been seriously gassed, this 
 soldier continued on duty throushout the three 
 days' bombardment, refusing to be evacuated until 
 he was ordered to the rear. Next of kin, David 
 Newport, Tenn. 
 
 EPPIHEIMER, ELMER L. . . . Sergeant 
 Company I, 111th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroisna in action near Fismes, France, August 4, 
 1918. Volunteering as runner on a most hazardous 
 mission across a ruined bridge, Sergt. Eppiheimer, 
 after successfully malcing the crossing, again offered 
 to recross to inform our batteries that their barrage 
 was falling short. When he had reached the middle 
 of the bridge an enemy shell exploded, throwing him 
 into the river and slightly wounding him. He com- 
 pleted his journey by swimming and delivered his 
 message without delay. Home address, Mrs. Elmer 
 L. Eppiheimer, wife, R. D. Route B, West Chester, 
 Pa. 
 
 ERB, DANIEL Private 
 
 Company D, 11th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near the village of Dun-sur-Meuse, 
 France, November 5, 1918. Having become sepa- 
 rated from the remainder of his company, Pvt. Erb 
 discovered and captured single-handed a hostile 
 machine-gun crew. Taking his prisoners to a dug- 
 out near by, he found 48 more Germans, whom he 
 also disarmed. Home address, Alvin Bortz, friend, 
 R. F. D. 1, Emma, Pa. 
 
 ERKENBRACK, HARRY B. . . . Private 
 9th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Medeah Ferme, France, October 30, 1918. 
 As a runner, Pvt. Erkenbrack proved himself a 
 fearless soldier by maintaining liaison for his battal- 
 ion commander at all times through the most severe 
 
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 shell fire. He was always at the front when called 
 upon for dangerous missions, and he carried them 
 out with the greatest gallantry. Home address, 
 Joseph E. Erkenbrack, father, Quincy, Wash. 
 
 ERWIN, WILLIAM P. . . First Lieutenant 
 A. S. S. R. C, Air Service, Ist Aero Squadron. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action in the Chateau- 
 Thierry and St. Mihiel salients, France. Lieut. 
 Erwin, with Second Lieut. Byrne E. Baucom, ob- 
 server, by a long period of faithful and heroic opera- 
 tions, set an inspiring example of courage 
 and devotion to duty to his entire squadron. 
 Throughout the Chateau-Thierry actions, in June 
 and July, 1918, he flew under the worst weather 
 conditions and successfully carried out his missions 
 in the face of heavy odds. In the St. Mihiel sector, 
 September 12 to 15, 1918, he repeated his previous 
 courageous work. He flew as low as 50 feet from 
 the ground behind the enemy's lines, harrassing 
 German troops with machine-gun fire and subject- 
 ing himself to attack from ground batteries, ma- 
 chine-guns, and rifles. He twice drove off enemy 
 planes which were attempting to destroy an Amer- 
 ican observation balloon. On September 12 and 13, 
 1918, he flew at extremely low altitudes and carried 
 out infantry contact patrols successfully. Again on 
 September 12 he attacked a German battery, 
 forced the crew to abandon it, shot off of his horse a 
 German officer who was trying to escape, drove the 
 cannoneers to their dugouts, and kept them there 
 until the infantry could come up and capture them. 
 For the following act of extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Sedan, France, November 5, 1918, 
 Lieut. Erwin is awarded an Oak Leaf Cluster to be 
 worn with the Distinguished-Service Cross. Against 
 the advice of experienced officers he undertook a 
 reconnaissance flight in the face of atmospheric 
 conditions that rendered flying most dangerous. 
 In order that his observer might gain the necessary 
 information, he was forced to fly at a perilously low 
 altitude, and was subject to continuous anti-air- 
 craft and rifle fire. When information gained on 
 the flight had been dropped at division headquar- 
 ters, he circled and returned over the enemy lines, 
 although on the first reconnaissance mission his 
 plane had been repeatedly hit by bullets. Pene- 
 trating far into enemy territory, he maneuvered 
 most sldllfully, and with shells bursting near him, 
 flew low while his observer poured deadly fire upon 
 machine-gun nests that had been holding up the 
 advance of our troops. When his machine was 
 crippled by enemy fire, he displayed exceptional 
 skill in effecting a landing upon rocky land within 
 the enemy lines. With his observer, he beat off 
 repeated enemy attacks and fought his way back to 
 the American lines, with information of vital im- 
 portance to our troops. Home address, W. A. 
 Erwin, father, 814 Fine Arts Building, Chicago, 111. 
 
 ESCUDIER, ETIENNE . . First Lieutenant 
 79th Infantry, French Army. Attached to 59th 
 Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action in 
 the Bois De Brieulle, France, September 29, 1918. 
 Though he was not required to do so by the duties 
 of his position, Lieut. Escudier volunteered to as- 
 certain the sourse of an extremely heavy artillery 
 fire, which was being directed upon the American 
 infantry. In accomplishing this mission he exposed 
 himself to heavy shell and machine-gun fire for 
 three hours and secured accurate information, dis- 
 playing absolute fearlessness and indifference to his 
 own personal safety. Home address, Paul Escudier, 
 father, 2 J Rue Moncey, Paris, France. 
 
 ESPY, ROBERT .... First Lieutenant 
 167th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Courpoil, France, July 26, 1918. While 
 making a reconnaissance of his position 200 yards in 
 front of our lines, Lieut. Espy noticed the enemy 
 preparing a counterattack. Taking an automatic 
 rifle from a dead gunner's hands he alone, although 
 
 twice wounded, opened fire on them, breaking up 
 the attack and inflicting severe losses on their ranks. 
 Home address, J. C. Espy, father, Abbeville, Ala. 
 
 ESSER, JOSEPH F Corporal 
 
 Company H, 319th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Imecourt, France, November 
 1st, 1918. When his company was held up by 
 enemy machine-gun fire. Corporal Esser, having no 
 rifle grenades, searched about with disregard for his 
 own safety until he found two, with which he boldly 
 attacked the enemy, causing the surrender of two 
 hundred Germans. Home address, Michael Esser, 
 father, Springdale, Pa. 
 
 ESTE, J. DICKINSON. . . First Lieutenant 
 13th Aero Squadron, Air Service. For extraor- 
 dinary heroism in action near Chambley, France, 
 September 13, 1918. He was leading an offensive 
 patrol of five machines when a formation of seven 
 enemy single-seaters approached the patrol from 
 above. Although outnumbered and in a verj' dis- 
 advantageous position, he did not hesitate to lead 
 his patrol to the attack. Through the combat which 
 followed he fought with the greatest bravery, in 
 spite of the fact that he was himself attacked by two 
 enemy planes, wh ch fired at his at point-blank 
 range from the rear and above. By his skill and 
 courage he was able to keep his formation together, 
 and they succeeded in shooting down three of the 
 enemy planes, of which h himself destroyed one 
 and drove down another out of control. Home ad- 
 dress, Charles Este, Jr., Wedemer, Bldg., Philadel- 
 phia, Pa. 
 
 ESTEP, ISAAC Private 
 
 Company C, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near La Fontaine su Croncq Farm, 
 France, November 4, 1918. Being on duty as 
 stretcher bearer, he displayed exceptional gallantry 
 and disregard of danger to self in removing wounded 
 from a field swept so by mach ne-gun fire that the 
 ordinary man would have felt justified in leaving 
 them until the storm had abated. Of the five men 
 engaged in this work, one was killed and Pvt. Estep 
 and one other wounded, while the clothing and 
 equipment of all were riddled by bullets. Home ad- 
 dress, Thomas Estep, father, Clinchport, Va. 
 
 ETHIER, RALPH Sergeant 
 
 Headquarters Company, 361st Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Gesnes, France, 
 September 26, 1918. Sergt. Ethier, who was in 
 charge of the signal section attached to the attack- 
 ing battaUon, displayed remarkable coolness and 
 disregard for personal danger in bringing the battal- 
 ion telephone line through heavy artillery and ma- 
 chine-gun fire to the ridge which was being attacked, 
 and there establishing communication with regi- 
 mental headquarters. Home address, Dan Ethier, 
 14 South Date Street, Toppenish, Wash. 
 
 ETIENNE, EUGENE .... Lieutenant 
 350th Tank Company, French Army. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Gesnes, France, 
 October 4, and 5, 1918. Lieutenant Etienne person- 
 ally located a point at which the tanks could cross 
 the stream and then remained at this point under 
 the heavy enemy artillery and machine-gun fire 
 until all the tanks had struggled across. He then 
 led the section in the successful attack on the Bois 
 de la Morine, where the tanks destroyed the enemy 
 machine-gun nests and allowed the American In- 
 fantry to reach the objective. 
 
 EVANS, CHARLES H Private 
 
 Company B, 39th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near the Bois de Brieulles, France, 
 September 26, 1918. When his company was held 
 up by heavy enemy machine-gun fire. Private Evans 
 and two other soldiers advanced in the face of in- 
 
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 tense fire and captured the enemy machine-gun 
 nest, from which the fire had been coming, killing 
 two of the enemy and capturing three prisoners 
 with their machine gun. Home address, Wallace 
 Evans, father, Panora, la. 
 
 EVANS, EDWIN V. . . Second Lieutenant 
 Deceased. 16th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action south of Soissons, France, July 23, 
 1918. When his battalion was forced to fall back 
 before heavy machine-gun and artillery fire, Lieut. 
 Evans led six runners in an attack on an enemy ma- 
 chine-gun nest. They had progressed about 200 
 yards ahead of the line when this officer, who was in 
 advance of his men, was instantly killed just as he 
 reached the machine-gun nest. Next of kin, John 
 G. Evans, 205 Steele Street, Frankfort, Ky. 
 
 EVANS, G. R Private 
 
 Company H, 39th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action in the Bois de Aigremont, France, 
 July 15, 1918. Private Evans, a runner, frequently 
 exposed himself to heavy artillery fire in carrying 
 messages for his battalion commander. Home ad- 
 dress, Thomas Evans, father, Route No. 2, Lebo, 
 Kans. 
 
 EVANS, GEORGE R. . . ' . . . Private 
 Company F, 322d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Grimaucourt, France, No- 
 vember 10, 1918. Pvt. Evans repeatedly carried 
 messages through very heavy artillery and machine- 
 gun fire and at one time successfully carried a 
 wounded comrade through an intense barrage to a 
 first-aid station. Home address, Mrs. Liddie 
 Evans, mother. La Pine, Ala. 
 
 EVANS, PLUMMER Private 
 
 Deceased. Company D, 111th Machine Gun 
 Battalion. For extraordinary heroism in action 
 near Verdun, France, October 11, 1918. Disre- 
 garding his own personal safety, Pvt. Evans volun- 
 teered to assist in aiding his wounded comrades, 
 leaving his place of safety, during an intense bom- 
 bardment. While performing thiS meritorious 
 work, he himself was killed. Next of kin, Nelson 
 Evans, father, Soldier, Ky. 
 
 EVANS, RODERICK Corporal 
 
 Company G, 28th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Hill No. 240, Exermont, 
 France, October 6, 1918. After Corporal Evans 
 had been wounded and sent to the dressing station, 
 he voluntarily returned to the front line and led his 
 platoon in action until he was wounded a second 
 time. Home address, Thomas B. Evans, father, 
 302 East Liberty Street, Girard, Ohio. 
 
 EVANS, WILLIAM C Private 
 
 Sanitary Detachment, 306th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Bazoches, 
 France, August 27-28, 1918. This soldier showed 
 extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty by 
 attending the wounded without rest or relief, under 
 heavy shell fire, until he fell unconscious from ex- 
 haustion. He remained at work for two days and a 
 half under circumstances which called for the great- 
 est determination and courage. Home address. 
 Riverside, Calif. 
 
 EVENSON, ELMER Sergeant 
 
 Headquarters Company, 128th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Juvigny, 
 France, August 30, 1918. Sergt. Evenson volun- 
 tarily made five trips in front of the line, under in- 
 tense machine-gun and artillery fire, and brought in 
 five wounded men, who had been left in an exposed 
 position after a withdrawal of the line. Home ad- 
 dress, Mrs. Edward Evenson, mother, Elkhorn, Wis. 
 
 EVERSON, LUDWIG L. . First Lieutenant 
 
 Deceased. 129th Machine Gun Battalion. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action in the Argonne 
 Forest, France, September 26, 1918. Meeting with 
 stubborn resistance from the enemy, he reorganized 
 scattered personnel from other units, attached 
 them to his platoon and continued to advance. 
 When mortally wounded, he refused all assist- 
 ance, ordering his detachment forward. Next of 
 kin, Mrs. Mabel Everson, Crestline, Kansas. 
 
 EYLER, WILLIAM H. . . First Lieutenant 
 Deceased. 166th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action northeast of Chateau-Thierry, 
 France, August 2, 1918. Never faltering in his ad- 
 vance during the attack on the hill commanding 
 Marceuil-en-Dole, and disregarding all personal dan- 
 ger, he led his company forward through heavy fire 
 until he was killed. Next of kin, Mrs. William H. 
 Eyler, wife, Paulding, Ohio. 
 
 FAATZ, STEPHEN R Private 
 
 Battery A, 120th Field Artillery. For extraor- 
 dinary heroism in action near St. Gilles, south of 
 Fismes, France, August 4, 1918. When the men of 
 his battery position had been ordered to shelter on 
 account of enemy shelling, Pvt. Faatz, in company 
 with two other men, rescued a French soldier from 
 drowning in a stream. The act was performed while 
 the valley was filled with mustard gas. Home ad- 
 dress, John B. Faatz, father, 172 Wisconsin Street, 
 Milwaukee, Wis. 
 
 FAGA, WILLIAM H Sergeant 
 
 76th Company, 6tb Regiment, U. S. M. C. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Vierzy, France, 
 July 19, 1918. He attacked and captured a machine 
 gun that was inflicting losses on the American lines. 
 In addition, he volunteered and successfully de- 
 livered messages of great importance to his bat- 
 talion commander through a machine-gun and ar- 
 tillery barrage. For the following act of extraordin- 
 ary heroism in action near Ardennes, France, 
 November 1, 1918, Sergeant Faga is awarded a 
 bronze oak leaf Cluster, to be worn with the dis- 
 tinguished-service cross awarded him September 
 18, 1918. Just as he was to be evacuated to the 
 rear because of severe wounds. Sergeant Faga saw 
 that his platoon was without a commander, both 
 leaders having become casualties. Returning to 
 the lines he assumed command for the remainder 
 of the attack, successfully accomplishing his mis- 
 sion. Home addres, Mrs. Mary Faga, mother, 
 1134 North Franklin Street, Chicago, 111. 
 
 FAHEY, JOSEPH H Sergeant 
 
 Company B, 311th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Vieville-en-Hay, France, 
 September 26, 1918. Sergt. Fahey made three at- 
 tempts to silence several machine-guns which had 
 held up his platoon. He retired only after he had 
 been wounded and his companions killed or wound- 
 ed. Home address, Mrs. Margaret Fahey, mother, 
 42 Fulton Street, Medford, Mass. 
 
 FAISON, JAMES K Private 
 
 Medical Detachment, 118th Infantry. For extra- 
 ordinary heroism in action near Vaux-Andigny, 
 France, October 13-17, 1918. During the advance 
 in the vicinity of Vaux-Andigny, Pvt. James K. 
 Faison for four days and four nights worked un- 
 ceasingly dressing the wounded and gave them food 
 and water. On five different occasions, he went out 
 over ground swept by enemy shell and machine-gun 
 fire to rescue the wounded, at times within 100 
 yards and in direct view of the enemy positions. 
 Home address, Dana Crossland, brother-in-law, 
 Bennettsville, S. C. 
 
 FALKINBERG, EDWIN A. . . . Private 
 Medical Detachment, 311th Infantry. For ex- 
 
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 traordinary heroism in action near Chevieres, 
 France, October 21, 1918. Pvt. Falkinberg re- 
 mained on duty continuously for four hours, ad- 
 ministering aid to wounded men under heavy shell 
 fire. Finding that he could not properly work while 
 wearing hi-s gaa mask, he removed it, although many 
 gas shells were bursting in his vicinity. After being 
 gassed he continued to work for an hour until all 
 the wounded were attended. Home address, Mrs. 
 EUzabeth Van Meter, sister, 411 Friends Avenue, 
 Camden, N. J. 
 
 FALLAW, THOMAS H Captain 
 
 167th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Landres-et-St. Georges, France, Octo- 
 ber 16, 1918. In the attack on the Cote de Chatillon 
 seeing that the entire advance was being held up in 
 an open field by heavy machine-gun fire from the 
 edge of the woods, Capt. Fallaw personally organ- 
 ized a detachment and led it in a rush on the woods 
 under heavy fire, making a daring and vigorous at- 
 tack on the enemy machine-gun nests, clearing the 
 edge of the woods, capturing prisoners and inflict- 
 ing severe losses on the enemy. Through this gal- 
 lant act Capt. Fallaw gained the final objective 
 with a minimum loss to his command, and set an 
 inspiring example of disregard for personal safety 
 and devotion to duty. Next of kin, Mrs. R. H. 
 Fallaw, mother, Opelika, Ala. 
 
 FARBER, LLOYD Corporal 
 
 Headquarters Company, 353d Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Bantheville, 
 France, November 2, 1918. He displayed excep- 
 tional bravery in three times carrying messages 
 through severe artillery barrages. Home address, 
 Mrs. E. E. Farber, mother, Hoxie, Kan. 
 
 FARMER, JAMES B Corporal 
 
 Company L, 128th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Soissons, France, Aug. 30, 
 1918, and in the Argonne sector, France, Oct. 8, 
 1918. During the attack near Soissons on Aug. 30, 
 Corporal Farmer led his squad through a downpour 
 of shell and machine-gun fire. After the attack he 
 worked in the face of machine-gun fire assisting 
 and carrying the wounded from the field. On Oct. 
 8, while on a reconnoitering party, three of his 
 men were killed and two wounded. He carried 
 the two wounded men back to safety in the face of 
 machine-gun fire. Home address, James B. Farmer, 
 father, Radford, Va. 
 
 FARMER, WILLIAM R . . . . Secretary 
 Y. M. C. A., Attached Third Battalion, 5th 
 Regiment, U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism 
 in action near Blanc Mont Ridge, France, October 
 4, 1918. Secretary Farmer voluntarily established 
 an advanced dressing station under enemy machine- 
 gun and artillery fire. He continued to render 
 first aid until forced back by a threatened counter- 
 attack, at which time he personally assisted two 
 seriously wounded men to the First Aid Station, 
 then returning to the line and remaining with the 
 unit until it was relieved. Home address, Gladys, 
 Va. 
 
 FARRANT, OLIVER C Sergeant 
 
 6th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action in the attack on Tigny, France, 
 July 19, 1918. He led his section with remarkable 
 coolness and courage in the advance under heavy 
 fire of machine guns and artillery. He was severely 
 wounded but continued to advance, thereby set- 
 ting such an inspiring example to the men that they 
 routed the enemy. Home address, Mrs. Emily C. 
 Farrant, mother, Dorchester, Mass. 
 
 FARRELL, EDWARD J Private 
 
 Company A, 102d Infantry. On the night of 
 February 28, 1918, on the Chemin des Dames sec- 
 
 tor, France, this soldier voluntarily obtained per- 
 mission to run through enemy fire to assist a com- 
 rade who had been wounded. Home address, Mrs. 
 Mary Reug, sister, 1000 Broad Street, Hartford, 
 Conn. 
 
 FARRELL, JOHN J Private 
 
 Deceased. Company B, 354th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Remonville, 
 France, November 1, 1918. When the combat 
 group of which he was a member was held up by 
 machine-gun fire of the enemy, Pvt. Farrell left the 
 group and, crawling around to the flank of the nest, 
 charged with his bayonet. The enemy surrendered 
 and his comrades took the gun, after which the ad- 
 vance continued. Pvt. Farrell was so seriously 
 wounded during the combat that he died before he 
 could be removed from the field. Next of kin, 
 Frank Delvin, 36 Spring Street, Paterson, N. J. 
 
 FARST, LAROY Private 
 
 Deceased. Company K, 38th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Cierges, France, 
 October 8, 1918. Making his way forward under 
 unusually heavy shell fire, Pvt. Farst crawled to 
 within 7.5 yards of the enemy's hnea to bring in his 
 wounded platoon commander. In attempting this 
 heroic mission Private Farst was killed. Next of 
 kin, Mrs. Jennie Farst, mother. New Madison, 
 Oliio. 
 
 FARWELL, GEORGE W Major 
 
 Deceased. 361st Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Gesnes, France, September 
 28-29, 1918. He displayed exceptional personal 
 bravery in leading his command to the capture of 
 enemy positions near Gesnes, France, September 
 28-29, 1918. In each of these actions his troops were 
 subjected to heavy artillery bombardment and 
 machine-gun fire, but due to his coolness and the 
 inspiration of his personal leadership and bravery, 
 his battalion in each instance captured and held 
 the positions attacked. Home address, Mrs. G. D. 
 Farwell, 3209 North 28th Street, Tacoma, Wash. 
 
 FARWELL, WREY G. . . . Commander 
 Medical Corps U. S. N. Attached to 6th Regi- 
 ment, U. S. M. C. On June 6, 1918, he voluntarily 
 exceeded the demand of duty by personally super- 
 vising the evacuation of his wounded commanding 
 officer across a field under heavy fire of machine- 
 guns and snipers. Home address. Captain William 
 G. Farwell, M. C, U. S. N., The Northumberiand, 
 Washington, D. C. 
 
 FAUST, JOHN W Sergeant 
 
 Machine Gun Company, 38th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Cunel, France, 
 October 22, 1918. After all the officers of his com- 
 pany had been wounded, Sergt. Faust (then corpo- 
 ral) assumed command, and with great courage and 
 bravery organized a detachment, recapturing two of 
 his machine guns that had fallen to the enemy in a 
 counterattack earUer in the day. Next of kin, T. W. 
 Faust, father, R. F. D. No. 2, Lexington, N. C. 
 
 FAY, JOHN H Captain 
 
 8th Machine Gun Battalion, 5th Regiment, U. S. 
 M. C. At Chateau-Thierry, on June 6, 1918, he dis- 
 pjayed extraordinary heroism in the disposition of 
 his machine guns under particularly difficult con- 
 ditions. Opposed by superior forces, his utter in- 
 difference to personal danger furnished an example 
 which inspired his men to success. Home address, 
 Mrs. Anna T. Fay, wife, 2424 South Rosewood 
 Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 
 
 FAZLER, ROBERT . . Private (First Class) 
 
 Company L, 312th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 
 heroism in action in Grand-PrI, France, October 22, 
 
 1918. Aft«r delivering a message to his battalion 
 
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 headquarters, passing through the mam street of 
 Grand-Pr6, which was being enaaded by a terntic 
 enemy fire, Pvt. Fazler went to the rescue of a com- 
 rade who had fallen under the direct fire and obser- 
 vation of the enemy, notwithstanding the warning 
 that to go to the man's aid would mean certain 
 death to him. He gave the wounded man first-aid 
 treatment and successfully carried him to a place of 
 safety. Home address, Mrs. Elsie Snable, sister, 
 36J/2 Bloomfield Avenue, Newark, N. J. 
 
 FEATHERS, EARL H Sergeant 
 
 Medical Detachment, 9th Machine Gun Battal- 
 ion For extraordinary heroism in action near Boia 
 de 'Cunel, France, October 12-15, 1918. Sergt. 
 Feathers, with utter disregard of his personal safety, 
 voluntarily made five trips into No Man s Land 
 under heavy artillery and machine-gun fire, bring- 
 ing in wounded. On another occasion he went 
 through a barrage in order to replenish the front 
 line medical supply. Home address, Harry T. 
 Feathers, Dover Plains, N. Y. 
 
 FEB, ELMER E Private 
 
 Company F, 28th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 19, 
 1918. He advanced on machine-gun snipers on the 
 Paris-Soissons road, showing exceptional bravery 
 by reaching the machine-gun and killing the snipers 
 with hand grenades and automatic rifle. Home ad- 
 dress, Mrs. Elmer Feb, mother, 4054 Garfield Ave- 
 nue, St. Louis, Mo. 
 
 FEEGAL, JOHN R. . . . First Lieutenant 
 102d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Vaux, France, July 20, 1918. When his 
 company was held up by a machine-gun he went 
 ahead under fire alone and killed the machine-gun 
 operator with his pistol, thereby enabling his com- 
 pany to continue the advance. Home address, 
 Mrs. Carrie Feegal, wife, 31 Park street, Meriden, 
 Conn. 
 
 FEIGLE, WILLIAM M Sergeant 
 
 Headquarters, 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Beaumont, 
 France, November 10, 1918. While an ammunition 
 train was passing through a town, one of the trucks 
 was struck by a shell and set on fire. The blazing 
 truck was abandoned, and, knowing that it would 
 soon explode and kill all those in the vicinity, 
 Sergt. Feigle jumped on the truck and drove it to 
 the outskirts of the town, thereby saving the lives 
 of at least 35 people. Home address, Charles Fei- 
 gle, friend, 2405M P Street, Galveston, Texas. 
 
 FEINBERG. HIRCHE J Private 
 
 Deceased. Medical Detachment, 4th Infantry. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action near Cunel, 
 France, October 6, 1918. After all the officers had 
 noncommissioned officers of the company to which 
 he was attached had become casualties, with the 
 exception of the company commander, Pvt. Fein- 
 berg voluntarily assisted in reorganizing the com- 
 pany and holding the men together, continually 
 going up and down along the line under the severe 
 enemy fire until he was killed. Next of kin, Mrs. 
 Senie Feinberg, wife, 34 Avenue De Couberoie, 
 Asnieres, Seine, France. 
 
 FELAND, LOGAN Colonel 
 
 U. S. M. C. During the operations at Bois de 
 Belleau, June 6-14, 1918, he distinguished himself 
 by his energy, courage, and disregard for personal 
 safety in voluntarily leading troops into action 
 through heavy artillery and machine-gun fire. His 
 efforts contributed largely to our successes at this 
 point. Home address, Washington, D. C. 
 
 FELITTO, CARMINE Corporal 
 
 Company D, 308th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 
 heroism in action near Binarville, France, October 
 4, 1918. When his platoon leader and a small de- 
 tachment of men were surrounded by the enemy 
 and subjected to a terrific artillery and machine- 
 gun fire, Corpl. FeUtto volunteered and brought a 
 message from his Ueutenant to the company com- 
 mander, bravely making his way through the enemy 
 lines, despite the fact that he had seen other men 
 killed while making the attempt. He brought the 
 first message from the detachment, which had been 
 cut off from the company for 18 hours. Home ad- 
 dress, Pasquale Felitto, father, 130 Baxter Street, 
 New York City. 
 
 FENTON, NEAL D Corporal 
 
 Deceased. Medical Detachment, 26th Infantry. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action near Verdun, 
 France, October 9, 1918. Corpl. Fenton volun- 
 teered and went forward in the face of direct con- 
 centrated machine-gun fire to the rescue of a 
 wounded man. He was killed while attempting this 
 rescue. Next of kin, Clarence T. Fenton, 622 West 
 B Street, Hutchinson, Kansas. 
 
 FENWICK, EDWARD G Private 
 
 Unit 517, U. S. Ambulance Service, attached to 
 French Army. On the morning of June 7, 1918, near 
 Abeele, France, after having suffered severe injur- 
 ies, with no thought of himself, he walked some 
 distance to camp and procured assistance for the 
 three wounded soldiers whom he had removed from 
 his car after it had been struck by a high-explosive 
 shell. Home address, E. T. Fenwick, East Falls 
 Church, Va. 
 
 FERGUSEN, GEORGE H. . Second Lieutenant 
 6th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Romagne, France, October 14, 1918. 
 After being painfully wounded in the leg early in 
 the attack, Lieut. Fergusen continued forward, 
 leading his platoon through an unusually heavy 
 artillery and machine-gun fire. Later he left a shell 
 hole in which he had taken refuge and administered 
 first aid to soldiers who had fallen near him, until 
 forced to abandon his work because of exhaustion. 
 Home address, Mrs. G. F. Fergusen, East Main 
 Street, Newark, Del. 
 
 FERGUSON, DOUGALD .... Sergeant 
 Machine Gun Company, 126th Infantry. When 
 the infantry on his right was held up by fire from an 
 enemy machine-gun at Cierges, northeast of Cha- 
 teau-Thierry, France, August 1, 1918, he seized a 
 rifle and rushed around the flank of the enemy's 
 position, bayonetting two of the machine-gun 
 crew and shooting the third, thus enabling the in- 
 fantry to advance. Home address, Katherine Fer- 
 guson, mother, 604 Evans Street, S. E., Grand Rap- 
 ids, Mich. 
 
 FERGUSON, EUGENE R. . . . Corporal 
 Company G, 137th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Montrebeau Woods, France, 
 September 29, 1918. It was here on September 29, 
 Corporal Otis Heberly was shot through the leg 
 by a machine-gun bullet. He fell out in an open 
 stretch swept by heavy machine-gun and shell fire. 
 It was here that Corporal Eugene Ferguson crawled 
 out and started back with him, receiving a machine- 
 gun wound through the abdomen while in the act. 
 It was here that First Sergeant Clarence Gooch 
 and Sergeant Irvin Cowger, disregarding all risks, 
 moved out and with a rudely constructed Utter, 
 brought him back to safety. For these gallant 
 deeds. Corporal Ferguson was awarded the Dis- 
 tinguished Service Cross, and Sergeant Gooch 
 and Cowger were cited by General Pershing for 
 exceptional bravery. Home address, R. A. Fer- 
 guson, father, Minneapolis, Kansas. 
 
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 FERGUSON, GEORGE L. . . . 
 
 Sergeant (First Class) 
 306th Field Signal Battalion. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bois de Manhuelles, France, 
 November 9, 191S. While making a reconnaissance 
 of the enemy's advanced positions, Sergt. Ferguson, 
 alone, routed a German machine-gun aquad, who 
 were setting up a machine-gun along a road over 
 which our troops were advancing. He continued 
 the reconnaissance with the battalion commander 
 until the latter was fatally wounded, and then as- 
 sisted him to a dressing station, being subjected to 
 heavy machine-gun fire the entire time. Home ad- 
 dress, Mrs. Minnie H. Ferguson, mother, R. F. D. 
 No. 4, Elyria, Ohio. 
 
 FERGUSON, JOHN E Corporal 
 
 Company H, 115th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Samogneux, France, October 
 8-29, 191S. Throughout the offensive east of the 
 Meuse, near Samogneux, Corpl. Ferguson displayed 
 exceptional bravery and endurance as a battalion 
 runner, repeatedly carrying important messages 
 through intense artillery and machine-gun fire after 
 other runners had been killed in traversing the same 
 routes. On numerous occasions he alone was re- 
 sponsible for the maintenance of both forward and 
 rear liaison. Home address, Mrs. Mamie Ferguson, 
 wife, 101 West 88th Street, New York City. 
 
 FERGUSON, JOSEPH A. . First Lieutenant 
 Deceased. Company H, 110th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Varennes, 
 France, September 26, 1918. Lieut. Ferguson was 
 engaged in "mopping up" the town, when he dis- 
 covered a considerable force of the enemy coming 
 from dugouts and taking up positions in the rear of 
 the front line with machine-guns and anti-tank guns 
 from which they fired upon the front line and almost 
 immediately destroyed five tanks. Realizing at 
 once the heavy casualties that might be caused to 
 our troops and the impossibility of further advance 
 by the front line, with this enemy force in its rear, 
 Lieut. Ferguson, on his own initiative, assembled a 
 portion of his men, skillfully conducted them to a 
 point on the eastern edge of the town, thence tow- 
 ards the west, and captured the entire enemy forces, 
 consisting of about 20 officers and over 100 men, 
 thus enabling the front line to continue its advance. 
 For the following act of heroism near Courmont on 
 July 30, 1918, Lieut. Ferguson is awarded an oak 
 Leaf Cluster to be worn with the Distinguished- 
 Service Cross: As he was re-forming his platoon in a 
 sunken road after a withdrawal, Lieut. Ferguson 
 went forward under enemy machine-gun and sniper 
 fire and carried to shelter a severely wounded sol- 
 dier. Next of kin, Mrs. Elizabeth Ferguson, wife, 
 3715 North 16th Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 
 
 FERGUSON, LLOYD L Sergeant 
 
 Company L, 11th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Brandeville, France, Novem- 
 ber 8-9, 1918. After leading his platoon against a 
 superior number of the enemy, Sergt. Ferguson was 
 wounded and taken to an aid station, where he was 
 ordered evacuated. He refused, and rejoined his 
 company the following day, and was again wounded 
 while advancing at the head of his platoon. Next of 
 kin, Harry Ferguson, father, R. F. D. No. 1, Chat- 
 field, Minn. 
 
 FERGUSON, WILLIAM J. . . . Corporal 
 Company A, 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Ville Montrey, 
 France, November 10, 1918. Corpl. Ferguson and 
 companion went out ahead of the line and silenced a 
 macliine-gun which threatened to hold up the ad- 
 vance of his company. Home address, J. S. Fer- 
 guson, 3207 West 97th Street, Cleveland, Ohio. 
 
 FERRELL, WILLIAM M. . Private (First Class) 
 Medical Detachment, 11th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Verdun, France, 
 Novembers, 1918. While rendering first aid under 
 terrific fire, Pvt. Ferrell was severely wounded. In 
 spite of his injury, he continued to dress the wounds 
 of a comrade, after which he helped him back to the 
 first-aid station. Even after returning, he displayed 
 more interest in the wounds of another than he did 
 in caring for his own wounds. Next of kin, Mrs. 
 Sallie Ferrell, mother, Ashland, Miss. 
 
 FERRENBACH, LEO C. . . First Lieutenant 
 Air Service. For extraordinary heroism in action 
 near Ansauville, France, July 22, 1918. Lieut. Fer- 
 renbach, a balloon observer, was conducting an im- 
 portant surveillance of his sector when at an alti- 
 tude of 800 meters successive attacks were made 
 upon the balloon by enemy planes. This officer re- 
 fused to leave his post and continued his work with 
 strong enemy patrols hovering above him until one 
 of the hostile machines dived and sot fire to the bal- 
 loon. After he had jumped in his parachute, the 
 burning balloon fell and barely missed him. Lieut. 
 Ferrenbaoh immediately reascended while enemy 
 patrols were still in the vicinity. Home address, 
 Edward J. Ferrenbach, father, 5441 Bartmer Ave- 
 nue, St. Louis, Mo. 
 
 FERRY, BRADFORD Private 
 
 Company E, 115th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Montagne, France, October 
 17, 1918. After three men of his carrying party had 
 been wounded and the others scattered by shell fire, 
 Pvt. Ferry organized a second detail which he led 
 through heavy shell fire to his company kitchen 
 cook and returned after dark with rations for the 
 men in the front line. Home address, Mrs. Mar- 
 garet Ferry, mother, Elkton, Md. 
 
 FESSELMEYER, W. T. . Second Lieutenant 
 4th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Grand Ballois Farm, France, July 14-15, 
 1918. On the night of July 14-15 Lieut. Fesselmeyer 
 continually exposed himself to heavy gas and shell 
 fire while caring for wounded until he was overcome 
 by gas and exhaustion. Home address, Mrs. W. T. 
 Fesselmeyer, wife, 171 East 99th Street, New York 
 City. 
 
 FIECHTER, WALTER . . First Lieutenant 
 109th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near St. Agnan, France, July 16, 1918. Al- 
 though painfully wounded at the start of an attack, 
 he refused to be evacuated, but continued to lead 
 his platoon forward until ordered to withdraw. His 
 courage was an inspiration to his command. Home 
 address, Frederich Fiechter, father, 426 East Mt. 
 Airy Avenue, Philadelphia, Pa. 
 
 FIELDS, JAMES O Corporal 
 
 Deceased. Company D, 130th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action at Fresnes-en-Woerve, 
 France, November 10, 1918. With utter disregard of 
 his personal danger Corpl. Fields went into an intens 
 enemy barrage to rescue a wounded soldier. While 
 accomphshing this heroic feat he was seriously 
 wounded. Home address, Mrs. Ida Fields, mother, 
 R. F. D. No. 5, Loogootee, Ind. 
 
 FIGGINS, CHARLES R Corporal 
 
 Company K, 364th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Eclisfontaine, France, Sep- 
 tember 28, 1918. Responding to a call for volun- 
 teers, Corpl. Figgins, with five others, advanced 
 400 yards beyond their front to bring in wounded 
 comrades. They succeeded in rescuing seven of 
 their men, also in bringing in the dead body of a 
 lieutenant, while exposed to terrific machine-gun 
 fire. Home address, Mrs. Chrissie Figgins, mother, 
 319 Colorado Street, Sawtelle, Cal. 
 
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 FIIGEN. PETER Private 
 
 Company D, Sllth Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Vieville-en-Hay, France, 
 September 23-24, 1918. On the night of September 
 23-24, Pvt. Fiigen repeatedly carried messages be- 
 bween his company and battalion headquarters 
 through a heavy barrage, until completely exhaust- 
 ed. On the morning of September 26, he volun- 
 teered and carried an important message to battal- 
 ion headquarters through a heavy machine-gun fire. 
 Home address, Mrs. WilUam Owens, aunt, 281 Mo- 
 Clellen Street. Perth Amboy, N. J. 
 
 FILIPPI, JEAN Corporal 
 
 French Army. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion at Magenta Farm, France, November 3, 1918. 
 While engaged in maintaining liaison with American 
 troops, Corpl. Filippi repeatedly passed through the 
 enemy's lines. At one time he was attacked and 
 almost captured by several Germans, but after a 
 hand-to-hand struggle he succeeded in freeing him- 
 self and continuing on his mission. 
 
 FILLINGEM, LINNIE G Cook 
 
 Deceased. Company H, 167th Infantry. In the 
 action of March 5, 1918, near Pexonne, France, he 
 displayed courageous devotion to duty by remain- 
 ing at his post under heavy fire and after being 
 wounded. Died from wounds received, March 6, 
 1918. Next of kin, G. L. FiUingem, father. Route 4, 
 Coffee County, Ala. 
 
 FILL YAW, WALTER J. Private (First Class) 
 Medical Detachment, 4th Infantry. For extra- 
 ordinary heroism in action near Cunel, France, 
 October 5, 1918. Having been wounded and or- 
 dered to the rear. Private Fillyaw nevertheless con- 
 tinued to administer first-aid treatment to other 
 wounded men under constant shell fire, until he was 
 wounded a second time, when he was evacuated, 
 despite his protests. Home address, Mrs. Sadye I. 
 Fillyaw, wife, 111 S. Church Street, Union, S. C. 
 
 FINCH, ROBERT L. . . First Lieutenant 
 
 Adjutant, 3d Battalion, 372d Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Bussy Farm- 
 France, September 28, 1918. He voluntarily led a 
 portion of the first attacking wave over the enemy's 
 position in the face of intense artillery and machine- 
 gun fire. Later he, in company with another officer, 
 voluntarily advanced under heavy fire to the enemy's 
 wire and cut an opening for the passage of our 
 troops. Home address, G. R. Finch, father, Tempe, 
 Ariz. 
 
 FINK, WILLIAM W Private 
 
 Battery A, 124th Field Artillery. For extraor- 
 dinary heroism in action near Remonville, France, 
 October 31, 1918. Pvt. Fink, a driver, was seriously 
 wounded by shell fire while going forward to the 
 front line infantry trenches with his platoon, but he 
 remained at his post, refusing to seek medical atten- 
 tion until he fell from his horse, exhausted. Home 
 address, Joseph B. Fink, father, 1800 Whittier 
 Avenue, Springfield, 111. 
 
 FINKLE, BURR Private 
 
 Company K, 165th Infantry. Near Villers-sur- 
 Fere, France, on July 28, 1918, he saw six Germans 
 about to make a prisoner of his corporal, who had 
 been severely wounded in the ankle. He called a 
 comrade and advanced on the Germans, killing two 
 of them, and took the other four prisoners, returned 
 with his corporal safely to our lines. Home address, 
 George Finkle, HurleyviUe, N. Y. 
 
 FINLEY. ARCHIE J Corporal 
 
 Company K, 12.")th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Gesnes, France, October 9, 
 1918. In the fighting near Gesnes, Corporal Fin- 
 
 ley's platoon became isolated in a position far in 
 advance of the rest of his company. In order to 
 obtain liaison. Corporal Finley twice voluntarily 
 carried messages from his platoon to the remainder 
 of the company. In order to do this, it was neces- 
 sary to cross two stretches which were entirely 
 open to the enemy's fire. In spite of this, Corporal 
 Finley carried out his mission successfully and com- 
 pleted plans for the withdrawal of the platoon that 
 night. During the withdrawal of the platoon. 
 Corporal Finley repeatedly returned to search for 
 wounded men, whom he carried on his back to a 
 place of safety. Home address, Mrs. Maggie 
 Finley, mother, Winter, Mich. 
 
 FINN, HENRY Private 
 
 Deceased. Medical Detachment, 4th Infantry. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action near Les Fran- 
 quettes Farm, France, July 23, 1918. Despite the 
 severe bombardment of machine guns, Pvt. Finn 
 went into an open field to administer aid to wounded 
 oflBcers and men. He was killed while rendering 
 aid to these men. Home address, Michael Finn, 
 father. Portal, N. Dak. 
 
 FINN, JOHN J Mechanic 
 
 Company G, 105th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action east of Ronssoy, France, Septem- 
 ber 20, 1918. During the operations against the 
 Hindenburg line he left shelter and went forward 
 under heavy shell and machine-gun fire and rescued 
 five wounded soldiers. While in the performance 
 of this gallant act he and another soldier attacked 
 an enemy dugout, killing two of the enemy and tak- 
 ing one prisoner. This courageous act set a splendid 
 example to all. Home address, Mrs. Grace Finn, 62 
 Grove Avenue, New Rochelle, N. Y. 
 
 FINNEGAN, ROBERT .... Corporal 
 Deceased. Company A, 28th Infantry. On May 
 27-28, 1918, at Cantigny, France, although mortally 
 wounded he concealed that fact, encouraged his men 
 by his example of fortitude, and continued to fire his 
 automatic rifle until he became exhausted. Next of 
 kin, Hugh Finnegan, father, 1712 Davis Street, 
 Pittsburgh, Pa. 
 
 FINNERTY, BERNARD R. . . . Sergeant 
 Deceased. Company H, 165th Infantry. He 
 bravely attacked a group of the enemy without as- 
 sistance in a bayou near Auberive, France, July 16, 
 1918, and drove them out, thereby saving his unit 
 from surprise attack. While engaged in this coura- 
 geous enterprise he was killed. Next of kin, Ber- 
 nard Finnerty, uncle, 593 West 178th Street, New 
 York City. 
 
 FIORENTINO, ANTHONY . . . Private 
 Deceased. Company L, 110th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Magneux, 
 France, August 25, 1918. Volunteering to locate 
 an enemy machine-gun nest which was inflicting 
 heavy casualties on our forces. Private Fiorentino 
 advanced alone and by drawing the enemy fire 
 enabled his company to destroy the nest and con- 
 tinue the advance. In exposing himself to the 
 hostile fire, this gallant soldier was fatally wounded 
 and died on the field shortly afterward. Next of 
 kin, Frank Fiorentino, father, 110 Furnace Street, 
 Ransom, Pa. 
 
 FIORITO, DIONIGO Private 
 
 Company M, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Tuilerie Farm, France, No- 
 vember 4, 1918. After many of the stretcher bear- 
 ers had become casualties, Pvt. Fiorito, without 
 assistance, carried many of his wounded comrades to 
 the rear, through heavy machine-gun and shell fire. 
 Home address, Catherine Rorito S. Pietro, mother, 
 Guarano Province, Coesenza, Italy. 
 
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 FISCHER, ROBERT McC. . . . Corporal 
 Deceased. 20th Company, 5th Regiment, U. S. 
 M. C. Killed in action at Chateau-Thierry, France, 
 June 6, 1918, he gave the supreme proof of that 
 extraordinary heroism which will serve as an ex- 
 ample to hitherto untried troops. Next of kin. Miss 
 Minna Fischer, aunt, 2113 Harriet Avenue, Minne- 
 apohs, Minn. 
 
 FISHER, AARON R. . , Second Lieutenant 
 366th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Lesseux, France, September 3, 1918. 
 Lieut. Fisher showed exceptional bravery in action 
 when his position was raided by a superior force of 
 the enemy by directing his men and refusing to 
 leave his position, although he was severely wound- 
 ed. He and his men continued to fight the enemy 
 until the latter were beaten off by counterattack. 
 Home address, Benjamin Fisher, father, General 
 Delivery, Lyles, Ind. 
 
 FISHER, FRANK J. . . Second Lieutenant 
 Deceased. 355th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Beauclair, France, Novem- 
 ber 3-4, 1918. Largely as a result of his personal 
 bravery he advanced our front line a distance of 
 two kilometers, going out in advance and captur- 
 ing two German machine-guns and kilUng the 
 crews. When his line was later halted by heavy 
 fire, he exposed himself fearlessly in passing among 
 his men to steady them and direct the consolida- 
 tion of the position they held. While so doing he 
 was mortally wounded. Next of kin, William M. 
 Fisher, father, 2010 North Fifth Street, Kansas 
 City, Mo. 
 
 FISHER, RUSSELL S Captain 
 
 61st Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Dun-Sur-Meuse, France, November 4-5, 
 1918. After all means of conveyance across the 
 canal had been destroyed by enemy shell fire, Capt. 
 Fisher bravely called on his company to swim, he 
 himself leading his men into the water. The suc- 
 cessful accomplishment of this task made it possi- 
 ble for him to attack and capture the height of the 
 east side of the river and drive out the enemy, who 
 were holding the bridgehead. Home address, Mrs. 
 A. O. Fisher, mother, 445 Barry Avenue, Chicago, 111. 
 
 FISKE. NEWELL R Captain 
 
 Deceased. 7th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Fossoy, France, July 15, 
 1918. Capt. Fiske fearlessly led his troops in a 
 counterattack through intense artillery fire, inspir- 
 ing his men by his gallant conduct. He lost his life 
 while in the performance of this act. Next of kin, 
 H. M. Fiske, father, 301 Prospect Street, Cranford, 
 N. J. 
 
 FITZGERALD, HOWARD P. . . . Private 
 Deceased. Company L, 104th Infantry. He 
 displayed coolness, courage, and the spirit of self- 
 sacrifice in action of April 10, 1918, digging out a 
 buried comrade while under heavy fire, persisting in 
 his work until he received a mortal wound, of 
 which he died .■Xpril 11, 1918. Next of kin, Michael 
 Fitzgerald, brother, 47 Moreland Street, Spring- 
 field, Mass. 
 
 FITZGERALD, ROBERT J. . . . Private 
 
 U. S. Ambulance Service, Section 625, with French 
 Army. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
 Soissons, France, September 3, 1918. His ambu- 
 lance broke down while he was on his way to an ad- 
 vanced post along a road then under steady ma- 
 chine-gun fire. In spite of the enemy fire, he at- 
 tempted to repair the machine, but was unable to 
 do so. Securing assistance, he repaired it under fire 
 in full view of the enemy and continued to make re- 
 peated trips with wounded through machine-gun 
 
 and artillery bombardment. Home address, Mrs. 
 John Fitzgerald, 6601 Watt Avenue, Ben Avon, Pa. 
 
 FITZPATRICK, MICHAEL F. . . Sergeant 
 Company L, 165th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Landres et St. Georges, 
 France, October 14, 1918. After his platoon com- 
 mander had been killed, Sergt. Fitzpatrick took 
 command of the platoon. Although painfully 
 wounded in the arm early in the engagement and 
 constantly exposed to intense machine-gun and 
 artillery fire and gas, he remained at his post di- 
 recting and encouraging his men until his platoon 
 was relieved late that night, when he was evacu- 
 ated. Home address, Cornelius Fitzpatrick, father, 
 80 Visitation Place, Brooklyn, N. Y. 
 
 FITZSIMMONS. THOMAS E. . . Sergeant 
 Headquarters Company, 165th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Landres-et-St. 
 Georges, France, October 15, 1918. Running for- 
 ward to a slope just above the enemy's wire, Sergt. 
 Fitzsimmons, although exposing himself to direct 
 fire of all kinds, was able to conduct such an effective 
 fire with his trench mortars, that a threatened en- 
 emy counterattack was broken up. Home address, 
 Michael A. Fitzsimmons, 108 Academy Street, 
 South Orange, N. J. 
 
 FLAGG. DANIEL S Private 
 
 Company M, 131st Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Meuse, Argonne, France, 
 September 26, 1918. With three other soldiers he 
 crawled across an open field, subjected to heavy ma- 
 chine-gun and artillery fire, for 200 yards, to flank 
 three enemy emplacements which were holding up 
 the advance. This volunteer patrol captured the 
 machine-gun positions, killing seven and capturing 
 23 of the enemy. Next of kin, Mrs. D. S. Flagg, 
 wife, 1511 East Marquette Road, Chicago, 111. 
 
 FLANNERY, HARRY E Sergeant 
 
 Company D, 341st Machine Gun Battalion. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action in the Bois de 
 Bantheville, France, November 1, 1918. During 
 heavy enemy shell fire he kept excellent control 
 over his gun section and, when severely wounded, 
 refused to be cared for until other men received first 
 aid. Home address, Mrs. Margie Siewrdson, 
 Brown Valley, Minn. 
 
 FLANNERY, WALTER R. . First Lieutenant 
 Infantry. At great peril to his life on the night of 
 June, 1918, he voluntarily swam the River Marne, 
 near Sauvigny, France, and brought back a wound- 
 ed French soldier, who, having escaped from his 
 German captors, was unable to return to his own 
 lines. Home address, J. Rogers Flannery, brother. 
 Vanadium Building, Pittsburgh, Pa. 
 
 FLEESON, HOWARD T. . First Lieutenant 
 Signal Corps Observer, 12th Aero Squadron. For 
 the following act of extraordinary heroism in action 
 near Buzancy, France, October 30, 1918. Lieut. 
 Fleeson is awarded a bronze oak leaf, to be worn on 
 the distinguished-service cross, awarded him Octo- 
 ber 3, 1918. This officer accompanied a formation 
 of nine planes on a photographic mission in German 
 territory; six planes turned back before reaching 
 the enemy Une, and the remaining three were at- 
 tacked by 18 Fokker-type planes when they had 
 penetrated 12 kilometers into the enemy country. 
 After his two companions, whom he tried to assist, 
 were shot down, Lieut. Fleeson fought his way back 
 to his own lines, destroying two enemy planes in the 
 combat. Home address, W. H. Fleeson, brother. 
 Sterling, Kansas. 
 
 FLEET, GEORGE T Captain 
 
 26th Infantry. Amid showers of machine-gun 
 bullets and artillery shells of all calibers, at Berzy- 
 
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 le-Sec, France, July 21, 1918, he gallantly proceeded 
 to the front lines for vital information needed by the 
 division commander, and accomphshed his tmssion 
 in spite of the great danger to which he was exposed. 
 Home address, Mrs. G. T. Fleet, 703 13th Street, 
 Douglas, Ariz. 
 
 FLEGLE, FRANK H Private 
 
 Company L, 315th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Nantillois, France, Septem- 
 ber 29, 1918. When his platoon had been ordered 
 to cover because of the annihilating machine-gun 
 and artillery fire, Pvt. Flegle accompanied another 
 soldier to the rescue of a comrade who was lying 
 300 yards distrlnt. The journey was made through 
 heavy and continuous fire, but Pvt. Flegle, with his 
 fellow soldier, succeeded in beinging their wounded 
 comrade to safety. Home address, Harry Flegle, 
 brother, 1818 Wharton Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 
 
 FLEISCHMAN, FRANK F. . . . Private 
 Deceased. Company K, 115th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Balschwiller, 
 Alsace, August 30, 1918. After a raid against enemy 
 trenches, he volunteered to accompany his platoon 
 leader into No Man's Land to rescue a missing 
 member of the platoon who had been wounded. 
 Wliile engaged in this courageous duty he was mor- 
 tally wounded. Next of kin, Charles Fleischman, 
 brother, Chesaco Park, Back River, Ind. 
 
 FLEITZ, MORRIS F Private 
 
 Headquarters Company, 6th Regiment, U. S. 
 M. C. He showed extraordinary heroism and faith- 
 fulness in the face of great danger, remaining on 
 arduous duty without rest for two days, under 
 constant fire, to supply his battalion with rations 
 and ammunition on June 9-10, 1918, and in the at- 
 tack on Bois de Belleau, France. He made two 
 trips with ammunition in broad daylight and in 
 plain view of the enemy and carried ammunition 
 across the field under heavy shell fire. Home ad- 
 dress, Venzing Fleitz, father, 1848 Frankfort Ave- 
 nue, Louisville, Ky. 
 
 FLEMING, PATRICK E Private 
 
 Company M, 138th Infantry. He bravely at- 
 tempted to pick up and throw away near Oderon- 
 Alsace, on July 12, 1918, a live grenade that had 
 fallen among five soldiers, but because of irregular- 
 ities of the trench he could not reach it before it 
 burst. He thrust his foot on it, thereby saving his 
 companions from death or injury but causing 
 wounds that necessitated amputation of the foot. 
 Home address, Joseph F. Fleming, father, 6162 
 Bartmer Avenue, St. Louis, Mo. 
 
 FLEMING, SAMUEL WILSON, JR. . Major 
 315th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Beaumont, France, November 9, 1918. 
 On the night of November 9, he received a serious 
 and painful wound from a high-explosive shell, but 
 refused to be evacuated, and continued in command 
 of his battalion until the signing of the armistice on 
 November 11. He was exposed not only to heavy 
 enemy fire but to severe weather conditions as well. 
 Home address. Mrs. Samuel W. Fleming, Jr., 
 wife, Bellefonte, Pa. 
 
 FLEMING, THOMAS W Corporal 
 
 Company G, 128th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Romagne and Bantheville, 
 France, October 14, 1918. When the advance was 
 held up by fire from an enemy machine gun, Corp. 
 Fleming, with utter disregard of personal danger, 
 rushed out alone in the face of terrific machine-gun 
 and shell fire, attacked the machine-gun nest, kill- 
 ing the gunner, capturing the four remaining mem- 
 bers of the crew and bringing them back to our 
 lines. Home address, Mrs. Mary Fleming, mother, 
 Route 2, Merrill, Mich. 
 
 FLETCHER, ALLEN Captain 
 
 362d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action at Gesnes, France, September 29, 1918. 
 Although he was severely wounded, he continued 
 to lead his company in the assault of Gesnes; then, 
 much weakened by his wound, he reorganized his 
 company and directed its employment as a cover- 
 ing detachment in the withdrawal. He remained 
 with his company until ordered to leave his post 
 and received medical treatment. He showed 
 throughout the engagement a devotion to duty 
 only exceeded by his utter disregard of personal 
 safety. Home address, L. D. Fletcher, 15lJ0 West 
 Twentieth Street, Los Angeles, Cahf. 
 
 FLETCHER, LEE C. . . First Lieutenant 
 Deceased. 111th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Fismette, France, August 
 10-13, 1918. When his battalion was attacked by 
 a greatly superior force, Lieut. Fletcher, intelli- 
 gence officer, organized a detachment and success- 
 fully defended an important position. Later, when 
 our barrage was falling short, he voluntarily carried 
 a message to the artillery for the purpose of correct- 
 ing the fire. Home address, George Fletcher, father, 
 Wellsburg, N. Y. 
 
 FLETCHER, HARRY B Corporal 
 
 Company F, 6th Regiment, U. S. M. C. After 
 being severely wounded in the capture of Bouresche, 
 France, June 6, 1918, he refused to go to the rear for 
 treatment, but remained at his post and urged on 
 his men to renewed efforts. Home address, 
 Harry Fletcher, father, 167 Third Avenue, Salt 
 Lake City, Utah. 
 
 FLETCHER, JEFFERSON B. First Lieutenant 
 United States Ambulance Unit 517. For extr.a- 
 ordinary heroism in action, October 6, 1918. He 
 was on his way to establish an advance aid station 
 during a heavy bombardment when he was wounded 
 by a shell fragment and his right ear drum broken. 
 Two men accompanying him were killed, and the 
 concussion of the exploding shell knocked him into 
 a ditch full of water, where he lay for an hour. Dis- 
 playing unfaltering devotion to duty, he continued 
 on his mission, established the aid station, and re- 
 mained in command of his section. Home address, 
 112 East 22d Street, New York City. 
 
 FLING, JOHN H First Sergeant 
 
 Company I, 138th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Cheppy, France, September 26 
 and 27, 1918. When his company commander was 
 killed and his company left without officers, Sergt. 
 FUng took command of the company, successfully 
 withdrew it from the midst of machine-gun nests, 
 reorganized it and continued the advance. He was 
 severely wounded in the head next day, but insisted 
 on remaining on duty with his company and ad- 
 vancing in the attack, notwithstanding the fact 
 that the advance was over a gassed area and his 
 wounds prevented his wearing a gas mask. Home 
 address, J. C. Fling, father, 3327 College Avenue, 
 Kansas City, Mo. 
 
 FLINT, JOHN J Sergeant 
 
 Machine Gun Company, 165th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Ferme de 
 Jonchfiry, France, July 15, 1918, and near La 
 March6, France, September 23, 1918. Stationed 
 with the company train near a French battery of 
 artillery, Sergt. Flint, then a mechanic, left a con- 
 crete shelter and volunteered to carry a severely 
 wounded French soldier to the dressing station. To 
 reach the dressing station, over a kilometer away, 
 he crossed an open field, subjected at the time to 
 intense artillery bombardment. Later when a 150- 
 millimeter shell burst near a shelter tent in which 
 he was sleeping, killing one and wounding three 
 noncommissioned officers and hurling Sergt. Flint 
 
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 several yards, he called assistance and supervised 
 the care of the wounded. Home address, Mrs. 
 Katharine Flint, mother, 802 Gates Avenue, Brook- 
 lyn. N. Y. 
 
 FLOCKEN, JOHN B Private 
 
 79th Company, 6th Regiment, U. S. M. C. In 
 the capture of Bouresche, France, June 6, 1918, he 
 was twice hit in the leg, but he dragged his auto- 
 matic rifle 200 yards forward, opened fire on an 
 enemy machine gun, and silenced it. Home address, 
 Mrs. Margaret Flocken Beck, OIney, 111. 
 
 FLOOD, JAMES E Sergeant 
 
 Company F, 38th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Romagne, France, October 
 11, 1918. Sergt. Flood kept his platoon advancing 
 under heavy artillery and machine-gun fire and 
 although seriously wounded, continued in com- 
 mand until the objective was reached. Home ad- 
 dress, Mrs. T. W. Polen, mother, 110 Miller Avenue, 
 Dennison, Ohio. 
 
 FLOOD, JOHN V. . . . Second Lieutenant 
 30Sth Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Badonville, France, June 24, 1918. 
 Lieut. Flood, after being severely wounded, con- 
 tinued to direct his platoon with great courage and 
 determination. Home address, Mrs. Ellen Flood, 
 mother, 254 East Sixtieth Street, New York, 
 N. Y. 
 
 FLORIAN, JR., PAUL A. . Second Lieutenant 
 105th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action east of Ronssoy, France, September 29, 
 1918. During the operations against the Hinden- 
 burg line Lieut. Florian exhibited splendid courage 
 and gallantry. After having been twice wounded 
 he continued under heavy shell and machine-gun 
 fire to install telephone wires to an advance head- 
 quarters. Home address, Paul Florian, father, 1717 
 Canton Street, Dallas, Texas. 
 
 FLOYD, WILLIAM M Private 
 
 Company L, 4th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Les Evaux, France, July 13, 
 1918. After seeing several patrols fail in the at- 
 tempt to cross the River Marne, during the night, 
 Pvt. Floyd, with three companions, successfully 
 crossed in broad daylight and in full view of the 
 enemy, remaining in hostile territory throughout 
 the day. Home address, Mrs. Frances Wade, Nor- 
 ris City, 111. 
 
 FLYNN, FRANCIS J. . . Gunnery Sergeant 
 Deceased. 20th Company, 5th Regiment, U. S. 
 M. C. Killed in action at Chateau-Thierry, France, 
 June 6, 1918. he gave the supreme proof of that 
 extraordinary heroism which will serve as an exam- 
 ple to hitherto untried troops. Next of kin, Mrs. 
 Elizabeth Flynn, mother, 17 Sherman Place, Bing- 
 hamton, N. Y. 
 
 FLYNN, JOHN L Corporal 
 
 Company G, 131st Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Consenvoye. France, Octo- 
 ber 9, 1918. Upon his own initiative Corp. Flynn 
 advanced by short rushes under machine-gun and 
 sniper fire to a point from which he successfully 
 bombed and silenced an enemy machine-gun sniper 
 who was holding up the advance of his company. 
 Home address, ]\Iartin Flynn, father. Coleta. Clyde 
 Township, 111. 
 
 FOCHT, JOHN A . . . . First Lieutenant 
 Company B, 315th Engineers. For extraordin- 
 ary heroism in action near Madeline Farm, October 
 27, 1918. Knocked down and severely wounded 
 when enemy shells hit the building where his com- 
 pany was at mess, he remained in the shelled area 
 and, with the assistance of one of hia men, carried 
 
 out the wounded to a place of safety, where their 
 wounds could be dressed. Home address, Mrs. I. S. 
 Focht, Sweetwater, Texas. 
 
 FOGG, PRESTON D. . . First Lieutenant 
 
 309th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Champaigneuille, France, October 15, 
 1918. After leading his company in the attack on 
 Champaigneuile and thereafter successfully with- 
 drawing the remnants of his command, Lieut. Fogg, 
 although himself wounded, carried to shelter 
 another wounded officer, who was unable to walk. 
 Home address, Mrs. Priscilla Fogg, mother, 46 
 Hobson Street, Brighton, Mass. 
 
 FOGO, EDWARD T. . . . First Lieutenant 
 Company C, 120th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near La Selle River, France, Octo- 
 ber 18, 1918. When his company had received 
 orders to advance from the front line, he, then in 
 command, led the company to its objective, despite 
 severe wounds he had received prior to the start of 
 the attack. He refused treatment until the mission 
 was complete, when he went to the dressing 
 station. He returned as soon as possible and re- 
 mained with his company during the entire opera- 
 tions. Home address, Wallace L. Fogo, father, 
 720 Broadway, Wellsville, Ohio. 
 
 FOLEY, HARRY Private 
 
 Company E, 125th Infantry. After he had been 
 wounded in both arms, July 31, 1918, near Cierges, 
 northeast of Chateau-Thierry, France, he collected 
 ammunition from the dead and wounded who were 
 lying on the battle field, and carried it under fire to 
 his comrades on the firing line. Next of kin, 
 Mrs. Michael Foley, mother, 159 Calumet Avenue, 
 Detroit, Mich. 
 
 FOLEY, THOMAS F Captain 
 
 101st Infantry, 26th Division. For repeated 
 acts of extraordinary heroism in action near Vaux, 
 France. July 15 to 22, 1918. Throughout the four 
 days of the advance he commanded and led his bat- 
 talion with exceptional bravery and judgment, 
 thereby inspiring his men. When strong resistance 
 was encountered he personally went forward and 
 reconnoitered the terrain under heavy machine- 
 gun and sniper fire, and on July 15 and again on 
 July 22 he personally led his battalion in successful 
 attacks. Home address. Mrs. Thomas F. Foley, 
 wife, 84 Lovell Street, Worcester, Mass. 
 
 FOLLETTE, JUSTIN P. . First Lieutenant 
 
 Air Service, observer, 12th Aero Squadron. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Chfttel 
 Ch6h(5ry, France, October 16, 1918. He volun- 
 teered under the most adverse weather conditions 
 to stake the advance of the 82d Division. Disre- 
 garding the fact that darkness would set in before he 
 and his pilot could complete their mission, he 
 made observation at the extremely low altitude 
 of 150 feet, amid a most terrific anti aircraft and 
 ground machine-gun fire until the necessary in- 
 formation was secured. On the return, due to dark- 
 ness, his pilot was forced to land on a shell-torn field, 
 whence he proceeded on foot to headquarters with 
 valuable information. Home address, Mrs. D. K. 
 Follette, mother, Jamul, Cal. 
 
 FOLLIS, CHARLES Captain 
 
 125th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Sergy. France, July 31, 1918. After the 
 capture of Hill 212, near Sergy, Capt. (then 1st 
 Lieut.) Follis personally directed the consolidation 
 of the position. He continually exposed himself to 
 sweeping machine-gun fire while looking after the 
 care and evacuation of all wounded men on the field, 
 personally making sure that all were taken to the 
 Aid Station. Home address, Mrs. Laura Edna 
 Follis, wife, 1242 Porter Street, Detroit, Mich. 
 
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 FOLSOM, LYNN H. . . First Lieutenant 
 
 117th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Fremont, France, October 8-20, 1918. 
 Although he was painfully wounded on October 8, 
 Lieut. Folsom remained on duty, taking command 
 of his company six days later, when he was the only 
 officer present, and effectively reorganizing the com- 
 mand after its strength had been greatly reduced. 
 Still suffering from his wound, Lieut. Folsom led his 
 company in attack on October 17 and stayed at 
 his post for two days thereafter until his battalion 
 was relieved. Home address, Mrs. John M. 
 Folsom, mother, Elizabethton, Tenn. 
 
 FOLTON, SELMO . . Private (First Class) 
 Battery C, 129th Field Artillery. For extraor- 
 dinary heroism in action near Charpentry, France, 
 September 29, 1918. When the rest of the gun 
 squad was wiped out by heavy shelling, and he 
 himself had been wounded, he continued to fire his 
 piece single-handed until another gun squad was 
 formed. Next of kin, Mrs. Ella Fulton, mother, 
 Odessa, Mo. 
 
 FOLZ, ALEXANDER Corporal 
 
 Deceased. Company B, 354th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Remonville, 
 France, November 4, 1918. While leading his 
 squad in attack on a machine-gun nest, Corp. 
 Folz's automatic rifleman was wounded, and unable 
 to continue. Capt. Folz took the gun, and, firing 
 as he advanced, put the machine gun out of action, 
 but he was so badly wounded during the exploit that 
 he died from his wounds a few minutes after. Next 
 of kin, Mrs. Alexander Folz, wife, 1019 Rural Street, 
 Rockford, 111. 
 
 FONTAINE, HUGH L. . First Lieutenant 
 
 49th Aero Squadron, Air Service. For extraor- 
 dinary heroism in action in the region of HagSville, 
 France, September 14, 1918. With First 
 Lieut. Hugh Brewster he attacked nine enemy 
 monoplanes (Fokkers) at an altitude of 4,000 
 meters. He dived into the midst of the enemy 
 formation without consideration for his personal 
 safety, subjecting himself to great danger. By 
 the suddenness and extreme vehemence of his at- 
 tack, the machines were driven into confusion. 
 Although greatly outnumbered he and Lieut. 
 Brewster succeeded in shooting down two of the 
 enemy. 
 
 A bronze oak leaf is awarded Lieut. Hugh L. 
 Fontaine for extraordinary heroism in action 
 near Champaigneuile, France, October 10, 1918. 
 While leading a patrol of three other machines 
 Lieut. Fontaine attacked four enemy planes in the 
 region of Champaigneuile. He succeeded inshooting 
 down two of the enemy planes in flames. The first 
 of these he shot down in the initial attack. The 
 second he attacked while it was endeavoring to 
 shoot down one of our planes which had been 
 rendered helpless by the loss of one of its wings. 
 He dived on the attacking plane and shot it down 
 in flames. Home address. Dr. Bryce Fontaine, 
 stepfather, 1839 Overton Park Avenue, Memphis, 
 Tenn. 
 
 FORBES, BURT T Corporal 
 
 Company I, 119th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Ypres, Belgium, September 
 1, 1918. While his patrol was acting as a flank 
 guard, with orders not to fire unless absolutely 
 necessary, he detected an enemy patrol of eight 
 men approaching and starting to set up a machine- 
 gun. Crawling forward alone, he charged the en- 
 emy patrol and singlehanded killed three Germans 
 and routed the other five. Home address, Stephen 
 B. Forbes, father. Old Trap, N. C. 
 
 FORBIS, FRED . . . Private (First Class) 
 
 Company D, 354th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 
 heroism in action southeast of Remonville, France, 
 
 November 1, 1918. Pvt. Forbis, a member of the 
 leading combat group of his platoon encountered a 
 machine-gun nest of six guns; although only one 
 hundred feet from the nest, he remained at his 
 automatic rifle pouring in such a sheath of bullets 
 on the enemy that it enabled his comrades to out- 
 flank the nest. He remained at his post until 
 severely wounded. His exceptional nerve and cool- 
 ness was an inspiration to his comrades through- 
 out the action. Home address, Lewis Forbis, 
 father, R. F. D. No. 1, Holton Summit, Mo. 
 
 FORD, CHARLES M. . . Second Lieutenant 
 Deceased. Company D, 141st Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne, 
 France, October 9, 1918. After all the officers 
 of his company had been killed or wounded, Lieut. 
 Ford took command of the company and, with 
 about twenty-four men, advanced beyond the 
 main line, over extremely difficult ground, 
 capturing twenty-four enemy machine guns. Lieut. 
 Ford established his men in a good position, 
 practically isolated from the rest of the line, and 
 manning the captured guns, held the position under 
 heavy machine-gun and shell fire for about sixty 
 hours. Home address, Etla M. Ford, sister, 243 
 Lincoln Avenue, Council Bluff, la. 
 
 FORD, CHRISTOPHER W. . . . Captain 
 
 Air Service, 103d Aero Pursuit Squadron. For 
 repeated acts of extraordinary heroism in action 
 near Rheims, France, March 27, 1918, and near 
 Armentieres, France, May 21, 1918. Near Rheims 
 on March 27 Capt. Ford, while on a patrol 
 with two other pilots, led his ormation in 
 an attack on eight enemy planes. After 20 minutes 
 of fighting the American formation shot down three 
 German machines, of which one was destroyed by 
 this officer. Near Armentieres on May 21 he 
 again led a patrol of six planes in attacking 
 20 enemy aircraft. The attack resulted in 10 indi- 
 vidual combats. Capt. Ford shot down one hos- 
 tile plane and with his patrol, routed the others. 
 Home address, Mrs. Harriet Chuff, aunt, 462 West 
 One hundred and thirty-first Street, New York 
 City, N. Y. 
 
 FORD, DARIS V Private 
 
 Company C, 4th Engineers. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action on the River Vesle, east of St. 
 Thibaut, France, August 6, 1918. While his com- 
 pany was advancing ahead of the Infantry toward 
 the Vesle River, to put in foot-bridges, Private 
 Ford, acting as liason messenger, displayed un- 
 daunted courage and utter disregard for his per- 
 sonal safety, by time after time carrying messages 
 through a terrific enemy barrage and heavy 
 machine-gun fire, each time successfully accom- 
 plishing his mission. Home address, Mrs. D. V. 
 Ford, wife, 511>^ Dewey Street, North Platte, 
 Neb. 
 
 FORD, FRANK M Private 
 
 Company D, 166th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action northeast of Chateau-Thierry, 
 France, July 27, 1918. After he and a comrade 
 had located a hostile machine gun in a clump of 
 trees 500 meters north of a chateau which their 
 platoon was holding east of Fere-en-Tardenis, they 
 secured the permission of their platoon commander 
 to attempt to force the enemy to abandon this posi- 
 tion, and advanced over open ground and in the 
 face of fire. With their rifles they drove the en- 
 emy from their gun, killing one and wounding 
 another. Home address, R. C. Ford, Owenton, 
 Ky. 
 
 FORE, JAMES EDWARD . . . Sergeant 
 Company E, 118th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at St. Martin-Riviere, France, 
 October 17, 1918. While engaged with four other 
 soldiers in mopping up a village, Sergt. Fore led his 
 
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 men in a flank attack on a machine-gun nest and 
 captured the crew, numbering 18. Pushing forward, 
 he organized a squad of stragglers and captured an 
 entire company of Germans, including two ofl&cers. 
 Home address, Mrs. J. E. Fore, 21 Cohen Street, 
 Union, S. C. 
 
 FORE. SAMUEL WITT .... Sergeant 
 Company E, 118th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Brancourt, France, October 
 8, 1918. Disregarding personal safety, Sergt. Fore 
 ran forward through heavy machine-gun and shell 
 fire to a shell hole where a wounded soldier lay 
 mortally wounded and carried his comrade to 
 shelter. Home address, Mrs. Witt S. Fore, wife, 4 
 Louis Street, Union, S. C, 
 
 FOREHAND, WALTER S Sergeant 
 
 Company I, 119th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, Septem- 
 ber 29, 1918. Sergeant Forehand showed excep- 
 tional bravery and devotion to duty by advancing 
 with another soldier, though separated from his 
 
 Clatoon, in the attack by his regiment on Septem- 
 er 29, 1918. They found four privates, also lost 
 in the smoke and fog; and, with this small party, 
 proceeded toward the objective. During their 
 advance, they surprised and captured ninety-two 
 Germans, including several officers, without other 
 aid. They succeeded in getting all of the prisoners 
 back to the Military Police, and then rejoined their 
 platoon. Home address, B. S. Forehand, father, 
 South Mills. N. C. 
 
 FORMICA, PIETRO . Private (First Class) 
 Company A, 29th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Ville Savoye, France, 
 August 8, 1918. After several other soldiers had 
 been killed in attempting to carry a message across 
 an open field, under intense enemy fire, Private 
 Formica volunteered for this perilous mission and 
 successfully accomplished it. He continued to 
 display marked courage in carrying messages 
 under fire, until he was wounded next day. Home 
 address, Mrs. Pomenoa Formica, mother, Turin, 
 Italy. 
 
 FORREST, HARRY E Sergeant 
 
 Deceased. Company 313th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Montfaucon, 
 France, September 2t), 1918. Sergt. Forrest led his 
 platoon in attack against an enemy machine-gun 
 nest which was impeding the progress of his com- 
 
 Cany. During the course of the exploit he was killed 
 y fire from the nest, but his action enabled his men 
 to accomplish the capture of 12 of the enemy who 
 were manning the guns in the nest. Next of kin, 
 Norman E. Forrest, brother, 1716 Cumberland 
 Street, Baltimore. Md. 
 
 FORSTER, HAROLD R Corporal 
 
 Company C, 108th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action east of Ronssoy, France, Septem- 
 ber 29, 1918. During the operations against the 
 Hindenburg line, when the advance of his company 
 was held up by an enemy machine-gun nest, he 
 crawled forward to a small shell hole, killed four of 
 the German machine gunners with a Lewis gun and 
 put their gun out of action, thereby permitting the 
 advance to continue. In accomplishing this coura- 
 geous act, he was seriously wounded. Home ad- 
 dress, Mrs. Robert Forster. mother. 36 South Park 
 Street. Clyde, N. Y. 
 
 FORSYTH, JR., MATTHEW W. . . Private 
 Deceased. Battery E, 12th Field Artillery. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action Thiaucourt, 
 France, September 12, 1918. When his gun posi- 
 tion was subjected to a heavy enfilading fire, Pvt. 
 Forsyth continued in the service of his piece, regard- 
 less of his personal safety, and was killed while in 
 
 the performance of his duty. Next of kin, Mrs. 
 M. W. Forsyth, 5400 North Fourth Street, Phila- 
 delphia, Pa. 
 
 FORTH, HERMAN Private 
 
 Deceased. Medical Detachment, 341st Machine 
 Gun BattaUon. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion in the Bois de Barricourt, France, November 2, 
 1918. Pvt. Forth in the face of enemy machine-gun 
 fire, went to the aid of two severely wounded sol- 
 diers, carried them into a shell hole, dressed their 
 wounds, and, while endeavoring to get the blankets 
 from the packs of the wounded men, was struck in 
 the head by a machine-gun bullet and instantly 
 killed. Next of kin, Mrs. Dora A. Forth, mother, 
 Wayne City, 111. 
 
 FOSS, SAXTON C Private 
 
 Deceased. Company F, 9th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Medeah Ferme, 
 France, October 8, 1918. With exceptional 
 courage, Private Foss voluntarily advanced to 
 flank a machine-gun nest, which was holding up 
 the advancing battaUon; and. in so doing, was 
 fatally wounded. Next of kin, Mrs. Carrie Foss, 
 mother, 249 Highland Avenue, Somerville. Mass. 
 
 FOSSIE. LESTER . . . Supply Sergeant 
 
 Company M, 370th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Ferme de la RiviSre. France, 
 October 5, 1918. A messenger having been 
 wounded by an enemy sniper in the open between 
 the Unes, Sergt. Fossie immediately went to his 
 rescue, and brought him into the company head- 
 quarters over ground swept by machine-gun and 
 sniper fire. Home address, Mrs. Lillie Fossie, wife. 
 411 West 10th Street. Metropolis. 111. 
 
 FOSTER. H. K Captain 
 
 26th Infantry. A courageous and inspiring leader 
 at all times. During the fighting near Soissons, 
 France, July 22, 1918, he particularly distinguished 
 himself for bravery and judgment by charging and 
 capturing a machine-gun neat that threatened his 
 advance, although wounded during that action. 
 Next of kin, Dr. Foster, father. 211 Center Avenue. 
 New RocheUe, N. Y. 
 
 FOSTER, WALTER L Private 
 
 Deceased. Company D. 119th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Bellicourt, 
 France. September 29. 1918. Acting as a runner. 
 Private Foster carried frequent messages between 
 his platoon leader and company commander, ex- 
 posed at all times to heavy enemy fire of artillery 
 and machine guns. While performing this meritori- 
 ous work he was killed by machine-gun fire. Next 
 of kin, Miss Lizzie Foster, sister, Haw River, 
 N. C. 
 
 FOUREMAN. ROY B. . . Second Lieutenant 
 308th Battery T. A.. 158th Field Artillery Bri- 
 gade. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
 Brabant sur Meuse, France. October 23. 1918. 
 During the offensive action in Bossois Bois the four 
 trench mortars operated by his platoon were put out 
 of action. Under an enemy barrage Lieut. Foure- 
 man went from gun to gun, encouraging his men to 
 continued effort until his last gun was out of action, 
 when he turned his attention to assisting the 
 wounded. Next of kin, Mrs. Bessie Foureman, 
 mother, R. F. D. 7, Greenville. Ohio. 
 
 FOUST, BENJAMIN E Mechanic 
 
 Company F, 139th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Exermont. France, Septem- 
 ber 29. 1918. After having one eye shot out. 
 Mechanic Foust refused to avail himself of the op- 
 portunity to be evacuated to the rear, but rendered 
 first aid to himself and continued to dress the 
 wounds of his comrades, until a heavy concentra- 
 
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 tion of gas so affected his wounded eye that he was 
 forced to go to the rear. His work was the means 
 of saving the Uvea of many of his comrades. Home 
 address. Miss Grace Foust, Columbia, Mo. 
 
 FOWLE, JOHN G Sergeant 
 
 Sanitary Detachment, 126th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Juvigny, France, 
 August 31, 1918. Under harassing machine-gun 
 fire, and in plain view of the enemy, Sergeant Fowle 
 voluntarily went forward a distance of 150 yards to 
 dress the wounds of an officer. He returned for 
 assistance after which he removed the officer to a 
 place of safety. Home address, Charles J. Ebner, 
 friend, 433 Webster Street, Traverse City, Mich. 
 
 FOWLER, EDWARD C. . . First Lieutenant 
 6th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Blanc Mont, France, Octo- 
 ber 2-3, 1918. On October 2 Lieut. Fowler led his 
 men into an advance trench, cleared it of the enemy 
 without a casualty. That night he went out alone 
 and killed the crew of a machine-gun nest with 
 bombs. During the attack on Blanc Mont the 
 following morning, he led his men, capturing about 
 SO prisoners and 15 machine guns. After consolid- 
 ating his position on Blanc Mont he went out alone, 
 and while exposed to artillery fire sniped the crew 
 of a machine-gun nest. Home address, Mrs. Mable 
 Fowler, wife, 119 G Street, South Boston, Mass. 
 
 FOWLER, LEWIS K. . . Private (First Class) 
 Deceased. Company B, 120th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Busigny, 
 France, October 19, 1918. Pvt. Fowler remained at 
 his post, covering the withdrawal of his company 
 with his automatic rifle, in order that the company 
 inight take up a better position. He was instantly 
 killed while in the performance of this mission. Next 
 of kin, Mrs. Lonie Smith, Cardena, N. C. 
 
 FOX, CHARLES M Captain 
 
 Medical Corps, 353d Infantry. For extraordin- 
 ary heroism in action near Bantheville, France, 
 October 26, 1918. Although he was suffering from 
 the effects of gas, Capt. Fox maintained his 
 battalion dressing station under a terrific bombard- 
 ment of gas and high explosive shells, which had 
 almost demolished his station, continuing to care 
 for the wounded and refusing to be evacuated until 
 bUndness rendered him unable to work. Home ad- 
 dress, Mrs. Mary Randolph Fox, wife, 338 North 
 Central Avenue, Chicago, lU. 
 
 FOX, DANIEL R Sergeant 
 
 Company A, 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne, 
 France, October 4, 1918. Sergt. Fox volunteered 
 and carried an important message across a heavily 
 shelled area, returning through a barrage to report 
 the result of his mission. Later, after being 
 wounded, he remained on duty for 4 hours, carrying 
 messages across a field swept by machine-gun fire. 
 Home address, Mrs. Katie Fox, mother, 460 Spruce 
 Street, Pottstown, Pa. 
 
 FOX, FRANK I Corporal 
 
 Headquarters Co., 120th Field Artillery. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action at St. Gilles, near 
 Fismes, France, August 4, 1918. Corp. Fox, with 
 other soldiers, made frequent trips to maintain 
 telephone communication between battalion and 
 regimental headquarters during a destructive bom- 
 bardment. All other Unes had been destroyed, and 
 as this line was used by both Infantry and Artillery 
 for communication with the rear, it was of utmost 
 importance that it be maintained. Home address, 
 A. Fox, father, 713 Main Street, Kansas City, Mo. 
 
 FOX, MATHEW S Corpora ] 
 
 Battery F, 104th Field Artillery. For extraor- 
 dinary heroism in action near Consenvoye, France, 
 November 4, 1918. Wliile the battery position was 
 being subjected to severe bombardment of gas and 
 high explosive shells, Corp. Fox, in an effort to 
 rescue two wounded comrades, extinguished a pile 
 of burning camouflage which was used as a cover 
 for the ammunition and fuses. While fighting the 
 burning camouflage, the ammunition was exploded 
 by another bursting shell. Home address, Mrs. 
 Lillian Fox, sister, 867 West One hundred and 
 eighty-first Street, New York, N. Y. 
 
 FOX, WADE H Private 
 
 Company I, 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne, 
 France, October 4, 1918. Under constant shell and 
 machine-gun fire for three days, Pvt. Fox performed 
 his duties as runner with exceptional courage and 
 daring, establishing efficient service between com- 
 pany and battalion headquarters. Home address, 
 Selby Fox, father. Lost Creek, W. Va. 
 
 FRANCISCO, JOHN Sergeant 
 
 Company M, 132d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action in the Bois de Foret, France, 
 October 12, 1918. Sergeant Francisco, then a 
 Private, displayed remarkable heroism and leader- 
 ship. During the afternoon, the enemy made three 
 strong counterattacks, and it was during these 
 attacks that Sergeant Francisco gathered together 
 fragments of squads and assumed command of 
 them. He led them against the enemy, approach- 
 ing from the rear of the right flank, and was per- 
 sonally responsible for the capture of four machine 
 guns and five prisoners. Home address, Mrs. 
 Margaret Ridley, sister, 3757 Division Street, 
 Chicago, 111. 
 
 FRANK, EMANUEL Corporal 
 
 Machine Gun Company, 38th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Launay, France, 
 July 15, 1918. Corp. Frank with an officer and 
 another soldier of his company attacked a patrol of 
 seven Germans who had captured four American 
 soldiers, killed one of the Germans and captured 
 the others. Home address, Mrs. Mary Frank 
 mother, 190 Jerome Street, Brooldyn, N. Y. 
 
 FRANK. GEORGE T Sergeant 
 
 Company I, 6th Regiment, U. S. M. C. In the 
 Bois de Belleau, France, on June 8, 1918, he showed 
 exceptional bravery and coolness in leading his 
 platoon against superior numbers of the enemy 
 strongly fortified in a machine-gun nest, which he 
 captured and held. Home address, Mrs. Lenora 
 Frank, mother, 94 State Street, Auburn, N. Y. 
 
 FRANK, WILLIAM F. . . First Lieutenant 
 Deceased. Observer, Air Service, 20th Aero 
 Squadron, firstday bombardment group. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Buzancy, France, 
 October 23, 1918. While flying in the rear of a 
 formation, returning from a bombing raid, Lieut. 
 Frank's machine was attacked by three hostile 
 planes (Fokkertype). Lieut. Frank was wounded 
 and rendered unconscious early in the encounter, 
 but upon recovering he shot down a Fokker which 
 was attacking the leader of the formation and 
 drove off two others which were pressing him 
 from the side. Home address, Paul A. Frank, 
 brother, 2349 Michigan Avenue, Chicago, 111. 
 
 FRANK, WILLIAM J Private 
 
 Headquarters Company, 30th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Bois de Algre- 
 mont, France, July 14-15, 1918. On the night of 
 July 14-15 Pvt. Frank volunteered and carried mes- 
 sages through heavy shell fire, after other runners 
 
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 had been killed in the attempt to perform the same 
 mission. Home address, Mrs. Wenzel Frank, 
 mother, Wahpeton, N. Dak. 
 
 FRARY, FRANK M Sergeant 
 
 Battery F, 10th Field Artillery. For extraordi- 
 nary heroism in action near Greves Farm, 
 France, July 1.5, 1918. Respondins to a call for 
 volunteers, Sergt. Fr iry, with eight other soldiers, 
 manned two guns of a French battery which had 
 been deserted by the French during the unpre- 
 cedented fire, after many casualties had been in- 
 flicted on their forces. For two hours he remained 
 at his post and poured an effective fire into the 
 ranks of the enemy. Home address, Mrs. Grace M. 
 Haskins, sister, Rozel, Utah. 
 
 FRASIER, DUNCAN . . First Lieutenant 
 
 16th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Soissons, July 18, 1918. With four men, 
 Lieut. Frasier captured a machine-gun nest, which 
 was delivering an annihilating fire upon his com- 
 pany and holding up its advance. Home address, 
 Mrs. Duncan Frasier, Ardsley-on-Hudson, N. Y. 
 
 FRASIER, LYMAN S Major 
 
 26th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Verdun, France, October 7, 1918. 
 While conducting a flanking movement to reduce 
 the enemy defenses on Hill 272, at the head of his 
 two assaulting companies. Major Frasier met a 
 battalion of enemy, formed for counterattack 
 against our advanced positions, in the Bois de 
 Money. Disposing of his force with excellent 
 judgment. Major Frasier himself conducted an 
 assault that routed the enemy, driving him from 
 the field in complete disorganization. Later in the 
 action, when wounded, he refused to relinquish 
 command, and continued to direct the operations 
 of his battalion until he had placed his troops on 
 their final objective. Home address, OraE. Frasier, 
 father, 87 Bunn Street, Amsterdam, N. Y. 
 
 FRATUS, GEORGE R Private 
 
 Company F, 61st Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Aincreville, France, Novem- 
 ber 1, 1918. When telephone commimications 
 had been cut off, Private Fratus volunteered to 
 carry messages to the Battalion Commander. 
 Though he was wovmded in passing through an in- 
 tense artillery barrage, he succeeded in delivering 
 the messages. Home address, Mrs. M.ary Fratus, 
 mother, 74 Wickendon Street, Providence, R. I. 
 
 FRAY, JOHN P Corporal 
 
 Company H, 102d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at St. Hilaire, France, September 
 18, 1918. While under heavy enemy machine-gun 
 fire, Corp. Fray charged a machine gun single- 
 handed, putting it out of action and dispersing its 
 crew. Later, as the raiding party withdrew, he 
 assisted in carrying back the wounded. Home ad- 
 dress, Mrs. P. Fray, mother, 191 Cooke Street, 
 Waterbury, Conn. 
 
 FRAZER, HARRY L Captain 
 
 Deceased. Quartermaster Corps. For extraor- 
 dinary heroism in action near Brandeville, France, 
 November 10, 1918. Capt. Frazer was directing 
 a working party, which was being heavily bom- 
 barded. Ha\-ing been ordered to safety, Capt. 
 Frazer, thinking only of the welfare of his men, 
 went forth to see that all had found shelter, and was 
 instantly killed. Next of kin, Mrs. Mary E. Frazer, 
 mother, 16 West Thirty-fourth Street, Kansas City, 
 Mo. 
 
 FRAZIER, WALTER D. . Second Lieutenant 
 
 Deceased. 5th Regiment. U. S. M. C. Killed in 
 
 action at Chateau-Thierry, France, June 6, 1918, 
 
 he gave the supreme proof of that extraordinary 
 
 heroism which will serve as an example to hitherto 
 untried troops Next of kin, Mrs. W. D. Frazier, 
 mother, 48 Fixley Place, Bridgeport, Conn. 
 
 FREDERICKS, CORNELIUS C. . Private 
 
 Deceased. Company M, 6th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Frapelle, 
 France, August 17, 1918. He displayed great cool- 
 ness and courage under a heavy enemy barrage 
 when he unhesitatingly went forward 
 to destroy enemy wire entanglements and con- 
 tinued this extremely hazardous work until killed. 
 Next of kin. Miss Anna Fredericks, sister, 566 Pine 
 Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. 
 
 FREDLUND, VICTOR .... Private 
 
 Company C, 315th Engineers. For extraordin- 
 ary heroism in action near Preny, France, Sep- 
 tember 25, 1918. While withdrawing from a day- 
 light raid with his detail he saw a wounded Infantry 
 soldier lying helpless behind a heavy machine-gun 
 and artillery barrage. He returned through the in- 
 tense fire and, finding that the wounded soldier's 
 leg was practically severed, he tourniqueted the leg 
 and carried him 100 yards through the barrage to a 
 place of temporary shelter. Securing additional 
 assistance, he took the man to the first-aid station. 
 By his courage and efforts the wounded soldier's 
 life was saved. Home address, John F. Fredlund, 
 father, Box 345, Kingsburg, Cal. 
 
 FREE, GEORGE M Sergeant 
 
 Deceased. Company C, 320th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Bois De Ogon, 
 France, October 10, 1918. After half of his platoon 
 and his officers had been killed or wounded, Sergt. 
 Free, under a terrific barrage and machine-gun fire 
 organized a charge to attack a strong point, which 
 was seriously menacing the whole command. In 
 attempting this most hazardous task, Sergt. Free 
 was killed. Home address, Conrad G. Free, 
 brother, 220 National Road, Wheeling, W. Va. 
 
 FREEMAN, EDGAR H Corporal 
 
 Company D, 167th Infantry. On March 4, 1918, 
 he conducted himself with marked bravery as a 
 member of a patrol of five men which encountered 
 an enemy patrol of eleven men, which it attacked 
 and routed, taking two prisoners. Home address, 
 M. W. Freeman, father, Huntsville, Ala. 
 
 FREEMAN, PATRICK .... Sergeant 
 Company B, 306th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action in the Forest of Argonne, France, 
 September 27, 1918. He displayed exceptional 
 courage and bravery while leading his platoon 
 against enemy machine-gun and trench-mortar 
 positions and putting them out of action. Al- 
 though wounded, this soldier remained on duty 
 with his platoon, killing and capturing several of 
 the enemy and finally occupying part of the hostile 
 trench. Home address. Miss Mary Freeman, Bryn 
 Mawr, Philadelphia, Pa. 
 
 FREIBERG, HYMAN . . Second Lieutenant 
 Deceased. 131st Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Chipilly Ridge, France, 
 August 9, 1918. Although wounded in an early 
 advance, he went forward with his men until he 
 fell from loss of blood. He refused to be evacuated, 
 and, while his wounds were being treated on the 
 spot, preparatory to resuming the advance, was 
 killed by shell fire. Next of kin, Mrs. Jennie 
 Freiberg, mother, 147 Lenox Avenue, New York City. 
 
 FRIEL, JOSEPH Private 
 
 Deceased. Company A, 30Sth Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Binarvillc, 
 France, October 2-5, 1918. He was on duty as a 
 battalion runner during the period of six days in 
 which his own and another battalion were surround- 
 
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 ed by the enemy in the Arrgonne Forest, France, 
 and cut off from communication with friendly 
 troops. Although he was without food and, toward 
 the end of the period, almost exhausted, this 
 soldier carried messages to all parts of the 
 position. Constantly under heavy fire from machine 
 guns and trench mortars, he showed an utter 
 disregard for his own personal safety. On the 
 night of October 5, 1918, he was sent to carry a 
 message through the enemy lines to regimental 
 headquarters. Several other attempts had been 
 made, as this soldier knew, which had resulted in 
 the death or capture of the runners. He made 
 the attempt, but was killed in the performance 
 of his mission by the enemy tire. Next of kin, Mrs. 
 Mary J. Friel, mother, 301 East 76th Street, 
 New York City. 
 
 FREML, WESLEY . . . First Lieutenant 
 Deceased. 26th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Cantigny, France, May 30, 
 1918. While leading his company to the relief of a 
 company who were holding a newly captured posi- 
 tion, and while consolidating his new position, 
 Lieut. Freml was constantly subjected to perilous 
 shelling and even though twice wounded by burst- 
 ing shell, he refused evacuation. He successfully 
 repulsed three strong enemy counterattacks, 
 and while engaged in a hand-to-hand fight with two 
 German officers he was killed. Next of kin, Mrs. 
 Katherine E. Freml, wife, 42 Van Ness Street, 
 San Antonio, Tex. 
 
 FRENCH, HENRY. . Private (First Class) 
 
 Company L, 119th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near St. Souplet, France, Octo- 
 ber 10, 1918. When his platoon was ordered to 
 withdraw, he manned a Lewis gun, the crew of which 
 had become casualties, and, by delivering a heavy 
 fire, successfully covered the withdrawal. Himself 
 subjected to heavy enemy fire, and, wounded in the 
 course of action, he remained at his post till the 
 danger to his platoon was over. Home address, 
 Charles A. French, father, Maynardville, Tenn. 
 
 FRESHOUR, ERNEST W. . Private (First Class) 
 Company D, 166th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Ancerville, France, June 6, 
 1918. After all communications had been cut off 
 and his platoon had suffered heavy casualties, Pvt. 
 Freshour, with another member of his platoon, 
 volunteered and carried a message through heavy 
 artillery and machine-gun fire to their company 
 commander, giving him the information necessary 
 to reinforce the position. Home address, John 
 Freshour, Newcomerstown, Ohio. 
 
 FREY, CLARENCE F Private 
 
 Headquarters Company, 316th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Verdun, 
 France, November 7, 1918. Acting as runner, Pvt. 
 Frey was sent from regimental headquarters to the 
 front lines. On the way he was severely wounded 
 by the fragment of a shell, but he continued on 
 despite weakness from loss of blood and dazed from 
 shock. He delivered his message before being 
 evacuated. Home address, Vienna Fegley, sister, 
 305 North Eighth Street, Reading, Pa. 
 
 FRIES, JR., GEORGE J Private 
 
 Medical Detachment, 3 19th Infantry. For extra- 
 ordinary heroism in action near Cunel, France, 
 October 11, 1918. For two days and nights Pvt. 
 Fries worked incessantly as the only first-aid man 
 with two companies in the front line. On several 
 occasions he went out in front of our lines under 
 heavy enemy fire, to aid wounded men and to help 
 bring them back to our line, his pack and equipment 
 being badly torn by pieces of shrapnel. Home ad- 
 dress, George T. Fries, 406 Spencer Avenue, Der- 
 rick City, Pa. 
 
 FRITZ, ALBERT W Private 
 
 Company I, 16th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action south of Soissons, France, July 
 18-23, 1918. While attached to a machine gun 
 company as an ammunition carrier, Pvt. Fritz, after 
 being twice wounded, continued to carry ammuni- 
 tion while exposed to heavy shell fire. Home ad- 
 dress, W. C. Fritz, Webster Street, Berlin, Wis. 
 
 FRITZ, CLYDE A Corporal 
 
 Company K, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 18, 
 1918. He accompanied a party of 10 men which 
 attacked a ravine infested with enemy machine-gun 
 nests. During the exploit all except Corp. Fritz 
 and one comrade were killed or wounded, but they 
 succeeded in silencing enough guns to make further 
 advance possible. Home address, Hiram T. Fritz, 
 brother, Richland Center, Wis. 
 
 FRITZ, LEONARD B Private 
 
 Company M, 117th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Busigny, France, October 18, 
 1918. When his platoon was held up by an enemy 
 machine-gun post, Pvt. Fritz with another soldier 
 taking their automatic rifles rushed forward 
 through intense fire, skillfully placed the rifle in 
 position and opened effective fire. Home address, 
 James W. Rush, brother-in-law. Laurel Bloomery, 
 Tenn. 
 
 FERDINAND DE FROISSAND-BROISSIA, 
 
 MICHEL MARIE .... Lieutenant 
 French Army. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion north of Verdun, France, November 10, 1918. 
 During the attack on the village of Damvillers in 
 liaison with the American troops he directed the 
 assault at the head of his company until he was 
 wounded. 
 
 FROMAN, HJALMAR Corpora J 
 
 Company D, 361st Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Gesnes, France, October 3, 
 1918. He voluntarily and unhesitatingly left 
 shelter under heavy shell fire and, without thought 
 of personal danger, rendered first aid and carried a 
 wounded comrade to a place of safety. Home ad- 
 dress, Mrs. Carl M. Brunzell, mother. Murphy, 
 Idaho. 
 
 FROST, JOHN .... First Lieutenant 
 
 103d Aero Pursuit Squadron. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Verneville, France, Septem- 
 ber 17, 1918. While on patrol duty with two other 
 planes in enemy territory Lieut. Frost attacked an 
 enemy formation of eight planes (Fokker type) . He 
 attacked at close range and, after a severe combat, 
 succeeded in sending one of the enemy down in 
 flames. With his comrades, they destroyed in all 
 four planes and by repeated attacks dispersed the 
 remainder. Home address, Mrs. Josephine H. 
 Frost, mother, 650 Soledad Street, San Antonio, 
 Tex. 
 
 FRYE, JOHN G Private 
 
 Company M, 6th Regiment, U. S .M. C. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Blanc Mont, 
 France, October 4, 1918. Private Frye, a platoon 
 runner, fearlessly exposed himself in carrying im- 
 portant messages through a heavy enemy barrage. 
 Home address, Isaac M. Frye, Bernie, Mo. 
 
 FULLER, ARTHUR M. . . Supply Sergeant 
 Company C, 60th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Cunel, France, October 14, 
 1918. Accompanied by one other soldier, Sergt. 
 Fuller flanked two machine-gun nests, killed seven 
 of the enemy, and captured four machine guns, 
 thereby making it possible for two companies of 
 bis battalion to eqter the wopcis and coqtinue the 
 
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 advance. Home address, Mrs. Ida V. Fuller, mother, 
 605 South Ellwood Avenue, Baltimore, Md. 
 
 FULLER, EDWARD C Captain 
 
 Deceased. Sixth Regiment, U. S. M. C. While 
 fearlessly exposing himself in an artillery barrage 
 for the purpose of getting his men into a position 
 of security in the attack on Bois de Belleau, on June 
 12, 1918, he was killed and thereby gave his life in 
 an effort to protect his men. Next of kin. Brig. Gen. 
 Ben H. Fuller, U. S. M. C, Hamilton, Va. 
 
 FULLER, JOSEPH M Sergeant 
 
 Battery D, 109th Field Artillery. For extraor- 
 dinary heroism in action near Apremont, France, 
 October 4, 1918. He left an observation post to aid 
 in the rescue of an officer who had fallen in a field 
 swept by artillery and machine-gun fire. After ad- 
 ministering first-aid, he carried the officer to a place 
 of safety, his prompt action saving the officer's Hfe. 
 Home address. Judge H. A. Fuller, father, 28 S. 
 River Street, Wilkesbarre, Pa. 
 
 FULLER, LONZO L Private 
 
 Company H, 128th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Juvigny, north of Soissons, 
 France, September 1, 1918. During an attack on a 
 strong enemy position, in the face of heavy fire from 
 artillery and machine guns, Pvt. Fuller, a runner, 
 worked unceasingly throughout the attack in main- 
 taining lateral liaison between units. The entire 
 route which he was obliged to travel was exposed 
 to heavy fire from the enemy, and on one of his trips 
 he succeeded in locating a machine-gun nest which 
 had been inflicting heavy losses on our troops. Re- 
 turning through a rain of bullets, he reported the 
 exact position of the emplacement, which enabled 
 the artillery to demolish it. Home address, Mrs. 
 Emma B. Reynolds, mother, 316 South Cedar 
 Street, Lansing, Mich. 
 
 FULLER, WILLIAM H Corporal 
 
 Company M, 137th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Montrebeau Woods, France, 
 September 29, 1918. With another soldier he left a 
 shell hole and advancing under heavy machine-gun 
 fire rescued one of our wounded soldiers and took 
 him to a dressing station. He showed marked hero- 
 ism, the mission being undertaken against the ad- 
 vice of his platoon leader. Home address, James 
 Fuller, father, Whiteparish, Salisbury, England. 
 
 FUNDERBURK, MYRON M. . . Mechanic 
 Company I, 118th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Brancourt, France, October 
 8, 1918. Mechanic Funderburk was acting as a 
 stretcher bearer for his company, which was suffer- 
 ing many casualties as it advanced. While he was 
 carrying a wounded soldier. Mechanic Funderburk 
 was himself seriously wounded in the shoulder. He 
 continued, under heavy artillery fire, to evacuate 
 the wounded until he fell from exhaustion. Home 
 address, Henry W. Funderburk, father, Pageland, 
 S. C. 
 
 FUNK, PETER Private 
 
 Machine Gun Company, U. S. M. C. For extra- 
 ordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne, France, 
 October 4, 1918. Pvt. Funk, together with his cor- 
 poral, advanced under heavy artillery and machine- 
 gun fire to a forward position, where Pvt. Funk 
 operated the machine gun, doing great damage to 
 the enemy. These two remained with their gun in 
 a far advanced position, alone, until their ammuni- 
 tion was exhausted. Next of kin, Anthony Funk, 
 father, R. F. D. No. 16, College Hill, Mount 
 Healthy, Ohio. 
 
 FUQUAY, JAMES Private 
 
 Company H, 370th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Guillement farm, France, Sep- 
 
 tember 28, 1918. When Pvt. Fuquay, an auto- 
 matic rifleman, was stationed at a particularly 
 dangerous location, his rifle became jammed, where- 
 upon he took it apart, remedied the trouble, and 
 again put it into operation. While doing this he 
 was wounded in the left arm, but refused first-aid, 
 continuing to serve his piece and direct fire on the 
 enemy positions until completely exhausted from 
 loss of blood. Next of kin, M.ss Julia Stewart, 
 friend, 3110 Wabash Avenue, Chicago, 111. 
 
 FURBUSH, JR., GEORGE W. First Lieutenant 
 23d Infantry. Near Vaux, France, July 1, 
 
 1918, although wounded, he continued in display- 
 ing the greatest courage and disregard of all per- 
 sonal danger at all times. Throughout the critical 
 period of 48 hours, July 30-31, 1918, near Sergy, he 
 particularly distinguished himself when leading his 
 platoon into position in face of fire on the crest of 
 Hill No. 212, and when presiding over the reorgan- 
 ization of the position thus won. Home address, 
 G. W. Furbush, Waltham, Mass. 
 
 FURLONG. HAROLD A. . First Lieutenant 
 353d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion northwest of Bantheville, France, November 1, 
 1918. Immediately after the beginning of the at- 
 tack in the Bois De Bantheville, when his company 
 was held up by a strong machine-gun nest and his 
 company commander and several others were killed, 
 Lieut. Furlong took a soldier with him and with 
 great gallantry and coolness attacked and captured 
 the machine-gun nest of four guns, killing or wound- 
 ing a number of the crew. Home address, Arthur 
 D. Furlong, father, 2950 West Grand Boulevard, 
 Detroit, Mich. 
 
 FURLOW. GEORGE WILLARD . . . 
 
 First Lieutenant 
 
 Pilot, Air Service, 103d Aero Squadron. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Charey, France, 
 September 13, 1918. Lieut. Furlow, while leading a 
 patrol of three monoplaoe planes at an altitude of 
 400 meters, met and attacked an enemy patrol of 
 seven monoplace planes. Despite numerical super- 
 iority, he destroyed two of the enemy's planes and 
 with the aid of his companions forced the others to 
 withdraw. An oak leaf is awarded Lieut. Furlow 
 for the following act of extraordinary heroism in 
 action in the region of Verneville, France, Septem- 
 ber 17, 1918: Lieut. Furlow, while on a patrol with 
 two companions, met and attacked an enemy forma- 
 tion of eight planes. In the course of the combat 
 which ensued, Lieut. Furlow's plane was severely 
 damaged by the enemy's fire. Despite the damage, 
 he continued the attack until he had destroyed one 
 hostile aircraft, and with his patrol forced the re- 
 mainder of the enemy to retire. Home address, 
 Mrs. S. C. Furlow, mother, 504 West College Street. 
 Rochester, N. Y. 
 
 FURNESS, THOMAS .... Lieutenant 
 17th Field Artillery. For extraordinary heroism 
 in action near Fosse, France, November 1-5, 1918. 
 Performing his duties as liaison officer in a most 
 effective manner, Lieut. Furness also took command 
 of infantry platoons, after the officers had become 
 casualties, and led them brilliantly. On one occas- 
 ion he reorganized a platoon after the leader had 
 been killed and attacked a strong machine-gun posi- 
 tion, capturing four guns and 15 prisoners. Next of 
 kin, W. T. Furness, Brookline, Mass. 
 
 FURR. WALTER E Private 
 
 82d Company, 6th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Vierzy, 
 France, July 19, 1918. Unaided, Pvt. Furr crept 
 forward in advance of his line, searched an under- 
 ground tunnel, captured five Germans, and brought 
 them back through heavy machine-gun and shell 
 fire. Home address, M. F. Furr, father, Concord, 
 N. H. 
 
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 FURY, WILLIAM H Sergeant 
 
 6th Machine Gun Battalion, U. S. M. C. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Chateau- 
 Thierry, France, June 10, 1918. Sergt. Fury re- 
 mained in a building subjected to heavy shell fire 
 and mustard gas and made coffee for wounded men, 
 until the building was almost entirely demolished 
 by the enemy shell fire. Next of kin, Mary Hamil- 
 ton, sister, 191 Richard Street, New Haven, Conn. 
 
 GADDIS, THOMAS . . . First Sergeant 
 
 Company K, 111th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near La Chene Tondu, France, 
 October 5, 1918. When his company had been held 
 up by sweeping fire from a machine-gun nest, 
 Sergt. Gaddis, in charge of a patrol of five men, 
 went forward to reduce the nest. The patrol was 
 once driven back by the terrific fire, but again ad- 
 vanced. Fifteen feet from the nest two guns opened 
 fire, kilUng three of the patrol, whereupon Sergt. 
 Gaddis rushed forward alone and killed the crews of 
 both guns with hand grenades. His action not only 
 made possible the advance of the line, which was of 
 extreme importance, but also saved many of his 
 comrades at a time when his company had suffered 
 heavy casualties. Home address, Mrs. Sarah 
 Gaddis, mother, 706 East Third Street, South Oil 
 City. Pa. 
 
 GAGE, GEORGE H Captain 
 
 Medical Corps, 28th Infantry. Conspicuous for 
 his courage in the actions at Rambercourt on March 
 17, 1918, and at Cantigny, May 28, 1918, he gave 
 inspiration to the officers and men of the command 
 by his extraordinary heroism throughout the opera- 
 tions south of Soissons, July 18 to 22, 1918, and es- 
 pecially at Berzy-le-Sec, July 21, 1918, when he ac- 
 companied the first line and attended the wounded 
 in the open under incessant machine-gun and artil- 
 lery fire. Home address, Mrs. Ethel M. Gage, 182 
 Parsells Avenue, Rochester, N. Y. 
 
 GAGNIER, CHARLES Private 
 
 Company C, 105th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Ronssoy, France, September 
 30, 1918. Pvt. Gagnier exhibited exceptional 
 bravery in voluntarily leaving shelter, going for- 
 ward under heavy shell and machine-gun fire and 
 bringing back to our lines several wounded com- 
 rades. Home address, Mrs. Emma Gagnier, 
 mother, Williamstown Station, Mass. 
 
 GAHRING, W. ROSS . . First Lieutenant 
 
 28th Infantry. On May 28-31, 1918, at Cantigny, 
 France, he was severely wounded by machine-gun 
 fire shortly after successfully leading his platoon to 
 its objective. Notwithstanding this, he remained 
 on duty for nine hours, thereby setting a brave ex- 
 ample for his men. Home address, Mrs. W. H. 
 Sloan, mother, Mt. Vernon, Mo. 
 
 GAILLOT, MAURICE G Captain 
 
 French Army. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Chateau-Thierry, France, July 31 to Aug- 
 ust 6, 1918; and near Soissons, France, August 25 
 to September 1, 1918. Throughout the two cam- 
 paigns Capt. Gaillot accompanied every officer's 
 patrol, fearlessly exposing himself to heavy ma- 
 chine-gun and artillery fire, rendering invaluable 
 service to the regiment to which he was attached. 
 Home address, Mrs. M. Gaillot, 55 Avenue de la 
 Grand Armie, Paris, France. 
 
 GAINES, JOHN P. . . Second Lieutenant 
 
 26th Infantry. He stayed with his command and 
 led it to its final objective near Soissons, France, 
 July 20, 1918, after being wounded, directed the 
 consolidation of his position, and yielded his post 
 only at the command of a superior officer. Home 
 address, John W. Gaines, father. Bay City, Texas. 
 
 GALA WITCH, AUGUST .... Private 
 Deceased. Company L, 9th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Soissons, France, 
 July 25, 1918. While endeavoring with his auto- 
 matic rifle to silence the fire of an enemy machine- 
 gun nest, which was holding up a portion of our 
 line, Pvt. Galawitch was killed by shell fire. Next of 
 kin, Mrs. Victoria Galawitch, mother, 102 Gardner 
 Avenue, Homestead, N. J. 
 
 GALBRAITH, FREDERICK W., Jr. . Colonel 
 147th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Ivoiry, France, September 29, 1918. 
 When an enemy counterattack was imminent he 
 went into the front lines under a violent artillery 
 and machine-gun barrage, and by the coolness and 
 certainty of his orders and the inspiring example of 
 his personal courage reorganized his own command 
 and took command of other units whose officers had 
 been lost or diverted in the confusion of battle. 
 Knocked down by a shell, he refused to be evacu- 
 ated and continued to carry on the work of reorgan- 
 izing his position and disposing the troops to a suc- 
 cessful conclusion. Home address, W. L. Taylor, 
 Western Paper Goods Co., Cincinnati, Ohio. 
 
 GALKA, TONY Private 
 
 Company A, 30th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Crezancy, France, July 15, 
 1918. After his company had withdrwan from 
 their position, Pvt. Galka voluntarily returned to 
 the former position, and throughout the night of 
 July 15-16 assisted in evacuating the wounded. 
 Home address, John Galka, father. Podia, Poland. 
 
 GALLAGHER, CORNELIUS E. . . Sergeant 
 Company C, 309th Machine Gun Battalion. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Grand-Pr6, 
 France, October 28-29, 1918. Although painfully 
 wounded in the shoulder, he remained at his post 
 for six hours, without reporting his wound. Even 
 then he requested permission to remain, and, hav- 
 ing obtained it, he encouraged his men to withstand 
 a threatened counterattack. He left the field only 
 when ordered to do so. Home address, Mrs. Helen 
 Walsh, 41 Andrew Street, Bayonne, N. J. 
 
 GALLAGHER, GEORGE .... Corporal 
 Deceased. Company L, 30th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Crezancy, 
 France, July 15; and near Jaulgonne, France, July 
 23, 1918. On the night of July 15, during the in- 
 tense shelling which preceded the German offensive, 
 Corpl. Gallagher made three trips through the fire 
 and, collecting lost troops, conducted them to their 
 place in the line. On July 23 he led a patrol 
 through perilous fire, and established communica- 
 tion with troops on the right of his position. Home 
 address, Winifred Gallagher, mother, 7311 3d Ave. 
 nue, Brooklyn, N. Y. 
 
 GALLAGHER, JOHN M Corporal 
 
 Deceased. Company C, 1st Engineers. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Verdun, France, 
 October 9, 1918. While his battaUon was defending 
 a hill captured from the enemy, Corpl. Gallagher 
 was placed on the extreme right of the line, nearest 
 to the enemy, when an enemy counterattack was 
 launched against thi'ir position. On account of the 
 severe casualties inflicted, orders were given to 
 withdraw. Remaining alone at his post after the 
 withdrawal, Corpl. Gallagher valiantly resisted the 
 attack, advancing about 30 yards, when he saw the 
 enemy strip the body of his dead commanding officer. 
 Later, when his company drove the enemy beyond 
 the former position, they found the body of Corpl. 
 Gallagher, lying across his rifle. In a circle, facing 
 him, were the bodies of six Germans, whose lives he 
 exacted during the unequal struggle. Next of kin, 
 Thomas B. Gallagher, father, Ginter, Pa. 
 
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 GALLO, JOSEPH Sergeant 
 
 Company A, 2d Engineers. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Vaux, France, July 1, 1918. 
 He showed great bravery and energy and excep- 
 tional presence of mind in leading his platoon 
 through heavy barrage fire to reinforce a weakened 
 section of the line. Further, after the capture of a 
 hill which was his objective, he pursued a German 
 officer, although exposed to heavy fire, captured 
 him, took away his arms and brought him back a 
 prisoner. Home address, Mrs. Rose Gallo, 218 No. 
 Belmont Avenue, Newark, N. J. 
 
 GALLOWAY, JUDSON PAUL . First Lieutenant 
 Deceased. 23d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action in the Chateau-Thierry sector, 
 France, June 6, 1918. Lieut. Galloway exhibited 
 exceptional courage and leadership when, after be- 
 ing mortally wounded, he continued to direct the 
 steady advance of his platoon in the face of heavy 
 machine-gun fire until struck a second time and 
 and killed. Next of kin, Mrs. Jane P. Galloway, 
 wife, 116 Riverside Drive, New York City. 
 
 GAMMELL, WARREN S 
 
 Sergeant (First Class) 
 Deceased. U. S. Ambulance Service. For extra- 
 ordinary heroism in action northwest of Sommepy, 
 near St. Etienne, France, October 8, 1918, Sergt. 
 Ganimel showed conspicuous courage and devotion 
 to duty in evacuating the wounded under inost try- 
 ing conditions. He made repeated trips in plain 
 view of the enemy observers over roads under con- 
 tinuous shell fire. He was killed by a shell fragment 
 while riding in an ambulance to an advanced post. 
 Next of kin, Dr. H. W. Gammell, Madison, Minn. 
 
 GANDER, WILLIAM Private 
 
 Company E, 60th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Cunel, France, October 14, 
 1918. Voluntarily advancing ahead of his com- 
 pany, Pvt. Gander captured an enemy machine-gun 
 with three prisoners. The next morning, with an- 
 other soldier, he again went forth and caused the 
 surrender of several guns and five prisoners. His 
 bravery in both instances greatly facilitated the ad- 
 vance of his company, who were meeting with resist- 
 ance from the nests, which Pvt. Gander wiped out. 
 Home address, Mike Yerrsh, friend, 418 Center 
 Street, Springfield, Ohio. 
 
 GANNON, JOSEPH J Corporal 
 
 Company E, 104th Infantry. He displayed 
 courage and self-sacrificing devotion to duty in ac- 
 tion against the enemy on April 12, 1918, voluntarily 
 going with one comrade to an advanced post in a 
 communication trench and with automatic rifle 
 holding back advance of the enemy through the 
 trench until his comrade was killed and he himself 
 severely wounded. Home address, Mrs. Elizabeth 
 Gannon, mother, 20 Valentine Street, Cambridge, 
 Mass. 
 
 GANSAZ, STANLEY . . Private (First Class) 
 Company A, 28th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Exermont, France, October 4, 
 1918. When a German 77mm gun, supported by 
 numerous machine-guns, broke the tank attack 
 and held up the infantry advance, Pvt. Gansaz, 
 with two scouts, made an encircling movement amid 
 heavy fire, and put the gun out of action, captur- 
 ing the entire crew. They then cleaned out the en- 
 emy dugouts in the vicinity and returned with 40 
 prisoners, including an officer. Home address, Jos- 
 eph Gansas, 45th Coast Artillery Corps, U. S. A. 
 
 GARBER, HARRY E. . Private (First Clasi) 
 Battery F, 21st Field Artillery. For extraordin- 
 ary heroism in action near Montauville, France, 
 October 24, 1918. When an enemy shell set fire to 
 the powder dump of his battery, Pvt. Garber 
 
 crossed a shell-swept area to warn his companions of 
 the danger from the threatened explosion of the 
 dump. He then recrossed the shelled area to notify 
 his officers of the conflagration and returned to the 
 burning dump to assist in saving some of the pow- 
 der. Home address, Henry J. Garber, father, 2916 
 Fifth Avenue, Beaver Falls, Pa. 
 
 GARCIA, AMADO . . Private (First Class) 
 Company K, 110th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Fismes, France, August 26, 
 1918. With two other soldiers Pvt. Garcia crawled 
 300 yards in front of our lines, through the enemy's 
 wire, and attacked a hostile machine-gun nest. The 
 enemy crew opened fire on them at a range of only 
 ten yards and resisted stubbornly, but they suc- 
 ceeded in killing three of the crew and driving off 
 the others with clubbed rifles. They returned to our 
 lines under heavy fire. Home address, Mrs. Maria 
 Garcia, mother, Acomita, N. M. 
 
 GARCIA. GRAVIEL Private 
 
 Company C, 325th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near St. Juvin, France, October 
 
 16, 1918. Pvt. Garcia voluntarily went out into No 
 Man's Land under heavy enemy fire and adminis- 
 tered first aid to a wounded comrade. While mak- 
 ing his way back to our lines with the wounded man, 
 he was himself severely wounded. Home address, 
 Mrs. Joseph Davis, mother, Somerville, Texas. 
 
 GARDELLO, FRANK J.. Jr. . . . Sergeant 
 Infantry. When two enemy aeroplanes flew para- 
 llel to our infantry lines north of the River Ourcq, 
 near Villers-sur-Fere, France, July 28, 1918, pouring 
 machine-gun bullets into our positions and driving 
 everyone to cover, he rushed to his machine-gun and 
 took aim at the upper of the two machines. Al- 
 though he was constantly subject to a storm of 
 bullets from the planes and from enemy snipers on 
 the ground, he nevertheless coolly sighted his gun 
 and riddled the upper plane. It collapsed and fell in 
 flames, striking the lower one as it fell and causing it 
 to crash to the earth also. Home address, Grank 
 Gardello, father, 10 Roosevelt Street, New York 
 City. 
 
 GARDINER, KENNETH .... Corporal 
 Battery A, 10th Field Artillery. For extraordin- 
 ary heroism in action near St. Eugene, France, July 
 
 17, 1918. Suffering from shell shock and a wound in 
 the shoulder, Corpl. Gardiner continued to carry 
 messages over shell-swept roads until he was forced 
 to go to the dressing station by his battery comman- 
 der. Home address, Everett Gardiner, father, 120 
 West Oak Street, Council Bluffs, Iowa. 
 
 GARDNER, ALFRED W. . First Lieutenant 
 Deceased. 305th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action in the Argonne Forest, France, 
 October 3, 1918. Attacking enemy machine-gun 
 nest, Lieut. Gardner displayed the highest courage 
 when he led his company up a steep slope in the face 
 of murderous fire. Before he could accomplish his 
 objective he was killed. Next of kin, Mrs. Mary E. 
 Gardner, mother, 325 West S9th Street, New York 
 City. 
 
 GARDNER, ELMER W Private 
 
 Company G, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action south of Soissons, France, July 18, 
 1918. While acting as a runner he was seriously 
 wounded, but in spite of his injury he struggled 
 forward and delivered his message. Home address, 
 Mrs. Elizabeth Gardner, North Franklin, N. Y. 
 
 GARDNER, GEORGE W. . . . Sergeant 
 Company F, 353d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action in Bois de Barricourt, France, 
 November 2, 1918. Sergt. Gardner led his platoon 
 through shell and machine-gun fire in an attack on 
 
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 strong enemy positions, capturing two machine- 
 guns and assisting in the destruction of several 
 others that were holding up our advance. Home ad- 
 dress, Mrs. Mary Etta Gardner, mother, General 
 Delivery, Traer, Kansas. 
 
 GARDNER, JOHN H Sergeant 
 
 Company L, 118th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Brancourt, France, October 
 8, 1918. After his company commander had been 
 wounded immediately before an attack, Sergt. 
 Gardner took command of the company and led it 
 throughout the action. When his company was held 
 up by machine-gun fire, he went forward and killed 
 four German machine-gunners, thereby enabling his 
 company to continue the advance. On another oc- 
 casion he picked up the rifle of a wounded soldier 
 and killed three of the enemy. Later, when his com- 
 pany was almost surrounded by hostile machine 
 gunners, under his cool direction his men fought 
 their way out, reached their objective, and consoli- 
 dated the position. Home address, J. W. Gardner, 
 father, R. F. D. No. 2, Hartsville. S. C. 
 
 GAREY, PHILIP Sergeant 
 
 Company I, 107th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Ronssoy, France, September 
 29, 1918. Organizing a platoon of survivors of a 
 battalion, Sergt. Garey led them in attack against 
 the enemy. Under terrific shell and machine-gun 
 fire, he advanced against the enemy machine-gun 
 nest, and by the effective use of hand grenades, 
 killed or wounded the crew and destroyed the gun. 
 Home address, Mrs. Willis L. Garey, mother, 154 
 Ralston Avenue, South Orange, N. J. 
 
 GARGES, JOSEPH A Corporal 
 
 Company K, 6th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action in the Bois de Belleau, 
 France, June 6-8, 1918. Corpl. Garges, with How- 
 ard Childs and Benjamin Tilghman, corporals, and 
 Herman L. McLeod, private, all of the same com- 
 pany, were prominent in the attack on enemy ma- 
 chine-gun positions in the Bois de Belleau on June 
 6 and 8, 1918; were foremost in their company and 
 at all times acquitted themselves with such distinc- 
 tion that they were an example for the remainder of 
 their command. 
 
 GARIEPY, THEODORE T. . . . Corporal 
 Company C, 125th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action east of Bois des Crimpettes, near 
 Cierges, northeast of Chateau-Thierry, France, 
 August 1, 1918. When two companies of another 
 organization deployed in a field a violent artillery 
 fire was directed on them, necessitating their mov- 
 ing into an adjoining wood, leaving their dead and 
 wounded on the field. Corpl. Gariepy, with a party 
 of five men, left the woods and directed the work of 
 carrying the wounded to a safe spot, where they 
 could be given medical attention. He directed this 
 work under heavy fire and with an utter disregard 
 for his own life. Home address, Roy C. Gariepy, 
 brother, 348 Allendale Avenue, Detroit, Mich 
 
 GARLINGTON, CRESWELL . . . 
 
 Lieutenant Colonel 
 General Staff, 77th Division. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Merval, France, September 
 14, 1918. In preparation for an attack by units of 
 his division, Lieut. Col. Garlington helped establish 
 an advanced observation post. Learning a wounded 
 officer was in front, Lieut. Col. Garlington made his 
 way twice through intense fire from artillery and 
 small arms to where the wounded officer lay and 
 assisted in carrying him to safety. Home address, 
 Brig. Gen. R. A. Garlington, father, in care of The 
 Adjutant General, Washington, D. C. 
 
 GARNER, CORTIS H Private 
 
 Company C, 105th Field Signal Battalion. For 
 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Bellicourt 
 and Nsurrcy, France, September 28 to October 1, 
 1918. Attached to the headquarters of the 6th 
 infantry brigade as a dispatch rider Pvt. Garner re- 
 peatedly showed exceptional bravery throughout 
 the operations of that brigade. During the engage- 
 ment near Bellicourt he particularly distinguished 
 himself by his prompt deUvery of all messages under 
 vigorous shell fire and bombing raids by enemy air- 
 craft, riding day and night in all kinds of weather. 
 Home address, J. W. Garner, father, R. F. D. No. 3, 
 Raleigh, N. C. 
 
 GARNER, GEORGE W Private 
 
 Company D, 28th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Exermont, France, October 
 4, 1918. When a German 77 mm. gun, supported 
 by numerous machine guns, broke the tank at- 
 tack and held up the infantry advance, Private 
 Garner, with two scouts, made an encircling move- 
 ment amid heavy fire and put the gun out of ac- 
 tion, capturing the entire crew. .They then cleaned 
 out the enemy dugouts in the vicinity, and returned 
 with forty prisoners, including an oflScer. Home ad- 
 dress, J. W. Garner, father, Lonoke, Ark. 
 
 GARNER, JOHN B Sergeant 
 
 Company F, 325th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action north of Clemery, in Lorraine, 
 France, on the night of 16-17, August, 1918. Al- 
 though wounded in the face and hand, he went 50 
 meters up a road in the face of fire from two German 
 machine-guns and of exploding grenades to rescue a 
 lieutenant who lay 100 meters within the German 
 wire, so severely wounded as to be unable to move 
 without assistance. Sergt. Garner put the officer 
 on his back, crawled through the enemy's wire and 
 from there carried him 500 meters across open 
 ground, under fire, to safety. Home address, Mrs. 
 John C. Garner, mother, Cedartown, Ga. 
 
 GARR, CHARLES W Corporal 
 
 Company D, 2d Engineers. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near St. Etienne-a-Arnes, France, 
 October 7, 1918. Advancing ahead of our infantry 
 Corpl. Garr made a reconnaissance of the town of 
 St. Etienne-a-Arnes, and, in spite of the danger, 
 exposed to artillery and machine-gun fire of our 
 own and enemy guns, he procured and returned 
 with valuable information. Home address, N. E. 
 Garr, father, Spiro, Okla. 
 
 GARRISON, WILLIAM H. . . . Private 
 Signal Corps, 101st Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Chateau-Thierry, France, 
 July 20-23, 1018. He displayed great personal 
 bravery and skill in maintaining telephone lines 
 between the regimental commander and the leading 
 battalion for more than two days. He patrolled the 
 Une continuously and repaired it when it was cut 
 during bombardment. Knocked down frequently 
 by exploding shells, and once buried beneath dirt 
 and d6bris, he nevertheless stuck courageously to 
 his task, thereby making communication possible. 
 Home address, Mrs. Phoebe Garrison, mother, 
 Pioche, Nev. 
 
 GARSIDE, HENRY P Private 
 
 Company F, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Beaumont, France, Novem- 
 ber 1-5, 1918. On duty as a company runner, Pvt. 
 Garside repeatedly carried messages unflinchingly 
 through heavy enemy machine-gun and shell fire 
 with utter disregard for personal safety. Home ad- 
 dress, Bridgett Garside, 290 Rhode Island Avenue, 
 Fall River, Mass. 
 
 GARST, HENRY J Corporal 
 
 Company H, 47th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bazoches, France, August 9, 
 1918. Responding to a call for volunteers to destroy 
 
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 a hostile machine-gun, Corpl. Garst, with two other 
 soldiers, boldly went forward through machine-gun 
 fire and accomplished this mission. Home address, 
 George Garst, father, 4210 Chippewa Street, St. 
 Louis, Mo. 
 
 GARTHRIGHT, JOHN E Private 
 
 Deceased. Company M, 307th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in the Forest of Argonne, 
 France, September 28-29, 1918. Pvt. Gartliright 
 distinguished himself time after time carrying in 
 wounded under heavy shell fire until he was finally 
 killed while engaged in this self-sacrificing work. 
 Next of kin, Warren Garthright, father, R. F. D. 6, 
 Richmond, Va. 
 
 GARVIN. FRANK W Private 
 
 Company C, 107th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near St. Souplet, France, Octo- 
 ber 18, 1918. After the advance of his company 
 had been stopped by strong hostile machine-gun 
 fire, Pvt. Garvin, with three companions, advanced 
 far ahead of the front line to attack an enemy posi- 
 tion located in a large farmhouse. By skillful man- 
 euvering in the broad daylight they covered all en- 
 trances to the house and forced the surrender of the 
 entire force of the enemy, numbering 36 men and 
 two officers. During the exploit they killed two 
 Germans who attempted to take cover in the cellar. 
 Home address, George K. Garvin, father, 84 Nassau 
 Boulevard, Garden City, Long Island, N. Y. 
 
 GASKINS, FREDERICK O. . . . Corporal 
 Deceased. Company 1, 118th Infantry. For extra- 
 ordinary heroism in action near la Haie Menneresse, 
 France, October 16, 1918. When the advance of his 
 company was held up by two machine-gun nests 
 Corpl. Gaskins led his squad entirely on his own 
 initiative in the face of intense machine-gun fire 
 against an enemy post on the right flank. Followed 
 by his men he rushed the position, taking it and 
 killing two of the gun crew. He then rushed a second 
 post alone with his rifle, killing one of the crew. He 
 was himself killed before he could reach the post. 
 Next of kin, Thomas W. Gaskins, father, Chester- 
 field, S. C. 
 
 GASPARATTO, TONY Private 
 
 Company B, 119th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, Septem- 
 ber 29, 1918. During the operations against Belli- 
 court, Pvt. Gasparatto, without assistance, charged 
 an enemy position, taking and returning with 26 
 prisoners. Home address, Joseph Gasparatto, 
 father, Lockhart, 111. 
 
 GASSOWAY, THOMAS .... Corporal 
 Company B, 6th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Fontaines, France, Novem- 
 ber 7, 1918. Corpl. Gassoway, accompanied by 
 three other soldiers, volunteered and went out under 
 heavy machine-gun and artillery fire to rescue a 
 wounded comrade. Failing in the first attempt, 
 they again tried and this time succeeded in bringing 
 the wounded man to shelter. Home address, Will- 
 iam Gassoway, Vanceburg, Ky. 
 
 GASTON, GEORGE F Private 
 
 Company H, 131st Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Chipilly Ridge, France, August 
 9, 1918. After being severely wounded by shrapnel 
 he showed the greatest courage by continuing to 
 advance on a machine-gun emplacement, keeping 
 the gun occupied, and thereby enabling a detach- 
 ment to flank the position and capture it. Home 
 address, Charles Gaston, father, Windsor, 111. 
 
 GASTON, PAUL J Sergeant 
 
 Sanitary Detachment, 121st Machine Gun Bat- 
 alion. For extraordinary heroism in action in 
 
 front of Bellevue Farm, near Cierges, France, Aug- 
 ust 1, 1918. During the attack on Bellevue Farm 
 he worked energetically throughout the engagement 
 which continued from 2 to 10 p. m., to give first aid 
 to the wounded and to carry them to the dressing 
 station. He was under fire of snipers continuously 
 and frequently went into shell and machine-gun fire 
 to administer to wounded soldiers. His calmness 
 and courage was • source of inspiration to the com- 
 bat troups. Home address, Howard L. Gaston, 
 brother, Dysart, Iowa. 
 
 GASTON, ROBERT A Corporal 
 
 Deceased. Company F, Hist Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne, 
 France, October 8, 1918. Corpl. Gaston led three 
 attempts to take an enemy machine-gun nest under 
 enfilade fire. In the final attempt he was wounded, 
 but continued to advance until he was killed by ma- 
 chine-gun fire. Next of kin, Mrs. Lilly Gaston, 
 mother. Fort Sam Houston, Texas. 
 
 GATAINO, ISAAC Corporal 
 
 Company I, 47th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near St. Thibaut, France, August 
 8, 1918. Corpl. Gataino showed exceptional cour- 
 age and judgment when patrolling the country to 
 the flank of his company under heavy machine-gun 
 and artillery fire. He obtained liaison with the 
 flank company and brought back valuable informa- 
 tion regarding the river to the front of our lines. 
 Home address, Joseph Gataino, father, 1208 Wash- 
 burn Avenue, Chicago, 111. 
 
 GATES, AUSTIN Private 
 
 Company M, 16th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Charpentry, France, October 
 3, 1918. He went forward with three other sol- 
 diers, and, though subjected to intense enemy fire 
 rescued a wounded soldier who had fallen in advance 
 of our lines. Home address, Mrs. George Duff, 
 mother, Drummond, Mont. 
 
 GAUFFENY, EMMANUAL PAUL FRANCOIS 
 
 Lieutenant 
 
 French Army. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion in the St. Mihiel sector, France, September 26, 
 1918. Commanding and leading a raid against the 
 enemy, in spite of the severe shelling Lieut. Gaufi'- 
 eny reached his objective and took many prisoners. 
 His great courage during most hazardous recon- 
 naissances won the admiration of all under his com- 
 mand, and the information he suj^plied was always 
 of the utmost value. 
 
 GAUTHIER, JEAN CHARLES . . . 
 
 Second Lieutenant 
 French Army. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Bussy Farm, France, September 29, 1918. 
 While on duty as French Liaison ofiicer wth the 
 371st Infantry, this officer was knocked down by a 
 shell which burst near by during a severe artillery 
 barrage. He immediately resumed the advance 
 with the utmost coolness, affording an excellent 
 example to the men near him. During the whole 
 battle he was many times exposed to heavy fire in 
 maintaining liaison and performing other voluntary 
 service; his experience, sang froid, and judgment 
 assisting materially in the success of the operation. 
 Home address not given. 
 
 GAY, JAMES H. . . . First Lieutenant 
 
 30th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Crezancy, France, July 15, 1918. When 
 his small force of about 30 men was almost entirely 
 surrounded by greatly superior forces of the enemy, 
 Lieut. Gay, refusing to surrender, cut his way out 
 by delivering a deadly fire from both his front and 
 rear. He also captured about 150 prisoners, includ- 
 ing a major, and his remarkable gallantry aided 
 greatly in breaking up the German drive of July 15. 
 
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 HEROES ALL 
 
 Home address, James H. Gay, father, 345 Pelham 
 Road, Germantown, Pa. 
 
 GAY, LUTHER Private 
 
 Company L, 6th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near the Bois de Chatillon, 
 France, November 5, 1918. As Private Gay and 
 another soldier were going to the rear to guide the 
 remainder of their company to its position, they 
 were fired on from an enemy machine-gun nest. 
 Attacking the nest, they killed four of the crew 
 and captured one prisoner, driving off the remain- 
 der. Home address, Lindsey Gay, father, Adrian, 
 Ga. 
 
 GAYLORD, BRADLEY J. . First Lieutenant 
 Pilot, 1st Day Bombardment Group, Air Service. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action between Cham- 
 bley and Xammes, France, September 13, 1918. 
 While leading an important mission with two other 
 planes, he was attacked by 15 enemy planes. 
 Nevertheless, he and his observer carried out the 
 mission, bombed the objective in a running fight, 
 and shot down at least one enemy plane. Home ad- 
 dress, Mrs. Harvey R. Gaylord, mother, 113 High 
 Street, Buffalo, N. Y. 
 
 GAYNIER, CHARLES E Private 
 
 Company C, 105th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Ronssoy, France, September 
 30, 1918. He exhibited exceptional bravery in vol- 
 untarily leaving shelter, going forward under heavy 
 shell and machine-gun fire and bringing back to our 
 lines several wounded comrades. Mitchell Gaynier, 
 father, Wilham Stone Station, Mass. 
 
 GEARHARD, AUGUST F. . First Lieutenant 
 Chaplain, 328th Infantry. For repeated acts of 
 extraordinary heroism in action at Norroy and Van- 
 dieres, France, September 15-16, 1918, and at Chi- 
 tel Ch6h6ry, and Sommerance, France, October 
 3-20. During this advance of his regiment from 
 Norroy to Vandi^res he displayed exceptional brav- 
 ery and fidelity to his duties by working two days 
 and nights without sleeping, recovering and remov- 
 ing to the rear the killed and wounded, making fre- 
 quent trips into No Man's Land under heavy shell 
 fire for this purpose. In the operations at Ch&tel 
 Ch6h6ry and Sommerance this officer again distin- 
 guished himself by remaining constantly at the ad- 
 vanced aid station assisting the surgeon, adminis- 
 tering aid to the wounded, cheering and comforting 
 them. Home address, 469 Twenty-fourth Street, 
 Milwaukee, Wis. 
 
 GEE, OTHEL J First Lieutenant 
 
 Medical Corps, 20th Field Artillery. For extra- 
 ordinary heroism in action near Vieville-en-Haye, 
 France, September 27, 1918. Lieutenant Gee vol- 
 untarily ran to the assistance of a wounded soldier, 
 dressed his wounds, and carried him to shelter 
 through severe shell fire. Home address, Mrs. L. C. 
 Gee, mother, 3531 West Lee Street, Greenville, Tex. 
 
 GEER, CLARENCE W. . . First Lieutenant 
 102d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action at St. Hilaire, France, September 18-19, 
 1918. While advancing with a raiding party, in 
 the face of heavy machine-gun fire, he charged alone 
 into the woods and captured two prisoners single- 
 handed. After the raiding party had retired, he 
 again went back alone into the woods under the 
 same heavy machine-gun fire, to locate wounded 
 who had been left behind. His courage and excep- 
 tional bravery set an example to his men which con- 
 tributed greatly to the success of the raid. Home 
 address, Mrs. M. F. Geer, wife, 237 Church Street, 
 Torrington, Conn. 
 
 GEER, FREDERICK W Private 
 
 Company M, 312th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 
 heroism in action near Grand-PrS, France, October 
 26, 1918. In the face of heavy machine-gun fire and 
 on his own initiative. Private Geer left a place of 
 safety and made his way by crawling to the side of a 
 wounded comrade, administering first-aid treat- 
 ment. Home address, Mrs. Mary Geer, 231 Madi- 
 son Avenue, Albany, N. Y. 
 
 GEER, PRENTICE S Corporal 
 
 67th Company, 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. At 
 Chateau-Thierry, France, on June 6, 1918, having 
 become isolated when the enemy counter-attacked 
 his group, he courageously charged with a bayonet 
 and, with the assistance of his comrades, captured a 
 machine-gun crew and repulsed the attack at that 
 point. Home address, Mrs. Helen Geer, mother, 
 993 Fairmont Avenue, St. Paul, Minn. 
 
 GEHRIS, JACK D. . . Private (First Class) 
 Medical Detachment, 308th Infantry. For extra- 
 ordinary heroism in action near Binarville, France, 
 October 2 and 5, 1918. Under a heavy enemy bar- 
 rage Private Gehris went to the rescue of two severe- 
 ly wounded men and carried them to a place offering 
 scant shelter, where they were forced to remain until 
 aid arrived the next morning. On October 5, 1918, 
 when a shell struck his first-aid station, killing two 
 and wounding five others, he, although wounded, 
 adminsitered first aid to his comrades before re- 
 ceiving medical attention for himself. Home ad- 
 dress. Pearl Allegars, friend, 17 Broad Street, 
 Stroudsburg, Pa. 
 
 GEIGER, FRANK F Sergeant 
 
 95th Company, 6th Marines. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action in the Forest of Argonne, France, 
 November 1, 1918. Sergeant Geiger displayed 
 great coolness and courage in leading his section 
 against machine-gun positions. He was later se- 
 verely wounded while rushing a machine-gun nest 
 unaided. Home address, Frank S. Geiger, father, 
 1331 Seneca Street, Buffalo, N. Y. 
 
 GENICKE, RAYMOND .... Private 
 Company H, 128th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Juvigny, France, August 29, 
 1918. Private Genicke accompanied an officer in 
 advancing ahead of the first wave under intense 
 machine-gun and shell fire to within a few feet of 
 an enemy trench and captured 75 prisoners. He 
 then entered this trench and took ten more of the 
 enemy. Home address, Mrs. R. J. Genicke, wife, 
 499 Third Avenue, Detroit, Mich. 
 
 GENEST, PAUL P Mechanic 
 
 Company L, 23d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Vaux, France, July 1, 1918. 
 He picked up a live grenade thrown into his group 
 from an enemy dugout and hurled it back into the 
 dugout, killing and wounding a number of the 
 enemy and saving the lives of several comrades. 
 Home address, Arthur Genest, 111 Gresham Ave- 
 nue, Lowell, Mass. 
 
 GENRICH, LUDWIG .... Mechanic 
 Company I, 60th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Clery le Petit, France, Novem- 
 ber 6, 1918. His company having been held up by 
 enemy machine-gun fire. Mechanic Genrich, with 
 his platoon leader and another soldier, attacked a 
 machine-gun nest, killing two of the crew and cap- 
 turing eight prisoners, thereby permitting the com- 
 pany to advance and establish a bridgehead. Home 
 address, Carl Genrich, 107 Colfax, Street, South 
 Bend, Ind. 
 
 GENTRY, CARL C. . . Private (First Class( 
 Company D, 139th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Baulny, France, September 
 30, 1918. Upon his own initiative, Private Gentry 
 organized a platoon composed of disorganized 
 
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 men from various units, and led it through terrific 
 machine-gun fire, stopping an advance of the en- 
 emy. In performing this courageous feat he was 
 severely wounded. Home address, John Gentry, 
 father, Twenty-first and Lulu Streets, Trenton, 
 Mo. 
 
 GENTRY, HERMAN D Private 
 
 Deceased. Company C, 167th Infantry. Died 
 March II, 1918, of wounds that were received in 
 action while fighting gallantly near Pexonne, 
 France, March 5, 1918. He showed courageous 
 devotion to duty by remaining at his post under 
 heavy shell fire. Next of kin, Morgan Gentry, 
 father, Huntsville, Ala. 
 
 GEORGE, HAROLD H. . . First Lieutenant 
 139th Aero Squadron. For extraordinary heroism 
 in action near Bantheville, France, October 27, 
 1918. Lieutenant George displayed great courage in 
 attacking a formation of four enemy planes (Fokker 
 type), destroying two of them in a terrific fight and 
 driving the other two back to their own territory. 
 Home address, William F. George, brother, 210 
 East Tenth Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. 
 
 GEORGE, RUBIN L Corporal 
 
 Company A. 59th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near BrieuUes, France, Septem- 
 ber 29, 1918. After his platoon had become badly 
 disorganized under heavy fire, and all the sergeants 
 had been killed or wounded, Corpor.al George took 
 charge of the platoon, reorganized it with great 
 courage, and initiative, and led it on in the attack 
 against hostile machine guns. He was wounded 
 shortly afterwards, but he remained throughout 
 the night where he had fallen refusing to be evac- 
 uated till all the other wounded had been cared for. 
 Home address, Mrs. Amelia George, mother, San 
 Jose, Cal. 
 
 GETCHELL, CHARLES H. . Mess Sergeant 
 Battery F, 151st Field Artillery. For extraordin- 
 ary heroism in action near Pannes, France, Septem- 
 ber 21, 1918. While the terrain was under heavy 
 artillery fire from the enemy. Sergeant Getchell, 
 observing some wounded men lying in the open 
 without attention, ran to their aid of his own voli- 
 tion, administered to their wounds, and helped 
 carry them to a place of safety, after which he again 
 went out into the shell-swept area and made a care- 
 ful reconnaissance of the fields, searching for any 
 other casualties which he might have overlooked. 
 Home address, Mrs. W. H. Day, sister, 3516 Port- 
 land Avenue, Minneapolis, Minn. 
 
 GEYER, ROBERT E Private 
 
 Battery E, 12th Field Artillery. For extraordin- 
 ary heroism in action near Thiaucourt, France, 
 September 12, 1918. While acting as spare gunner. 
 Private Geyer sprang, at a word from his executive 
 oflScer, to act as No. 1 in the supplementary gun 
 crew for the first piece, whose entire crew were cas- 
 ualties. He assisted in laying aside the dead and 
 wounded and continued in the service of his piece 
 until the barrage was captured. Home address, 
 Charles A. Geyer, 909 Portage Avenue, South Bend, 
 Ind. 
 
 GHOLSTON, JABEZ G Captain 
 
 6th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Fontraines, France, November 7, 1918. 
 Captain Gholston personally led several of his pla- 
 toons against machine-guns on the fiank of the at- 
 tacking battalion and reduced that resistance. He 
 was wounded by shell fire upon reaching the objec- 
 tive, but remained with his company until the posi- 
 tion had been organized and an advance upon a new 
 objective begun. Home address, Mr. W. N. Ghol- 
 bton, father, Woodland, Miss. 
 
 GIBBONS, JAMES J Sergeant 
 
 Deceased. 45th Company, 5th Regiment, U. S. 
 M. C. Killed in action at Chateau-Thierry, France, 
 June 6, 1918, he gave the supreme proof of that ex- 
 traordinary heroism which will serve as an example 
 to hitherto untried troops. Next of kin. Miss 
 Evelyn Gibbons, sister, 61 West Ninety-third 
 Street, New York City. 
 
 GIBBS, DUDLEY R. . . Private (First Class) 
 Battery E, 150th Field Artillery. For extraor- 
 dinary heroism in action near Fleville, France, Oc- 
 tober 28, 1918. Acting as courier, Private Gibbs 
 was riding through an intense shelling and, stopping 
 at a cry of help, observed two members of his or- 
 ganization lying in the road. Going to their aid, he 
 found that one man was already dead and the other 
 seriously wounded. He administered aid under 
 most harassing conditions, and assisted in his re- 
 moval to a dressing station. Home address, Mrs. 
 Hattie M. Gibbs Blair, mother, Miami, Okla. 
 
 GIBNEY, JOHNJ Corporal 
 
 Battery F, 10th Field Artillery. For extraor- 
 dinary heroism in action near Greves Farm, France, 
 July 15, 1918. Responding to a call for volunteers. 
 Corporal Gibney, with eight other soldiers, manned 
 two guns of a French battery which had been de- 
 serted by the French during the unprecedented fire, 
 after many casualties had been inflicted on their 
 forces. For two hours he remained at his post and 
 poured an effective fire into the ranks of the enemy. 
 Home address. Miss Mary Gibney, 311 East Fourth 
 Street, Tucson, Ariz. 
 
 GIBSON, CHARLES S Private 
 
 82d Company, 6th Regiment of Marines. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Bayonville 
 France, November 1, 1918. Private Gibson volun- 
 teered and went forward to reconnoiter a ravine 
 which was infested with hostile machine-gun and 
 artillery positions, returning with several prisoners. 
 Home address, Mrs. Charles W. Gibson, 101 Walnut 
 Street, BatesvLUe, Ind. 
 
 GIBSON, RALPH Sergeant 
 
 Company H, 370th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Beaume, France, November 8, 
 1918. Sergeant Gibson, then private, led his platoon 
 across a fire-swept zone in the advance of the ob- 
 jective, encouraging his men by his fearless example. 
 On the same day he was placed in charge of two im- 
 portant reconnoitering patrols, whose mission was 
 to locate enemy machine-gun positions that were 
 known to be in the path of the advance t)f the com- 
 pany. He accomplished the mission, constantly ex- 
 posed to enemy fire, and brought back important 
 information. Home address, Mrs. Rose B. Gibson, 
 mother, 4306 Forestville Avenue, Chicago, 111. 
 
 GIBSON, RAYMOND Corporal 
 
 Company K, 6th Regiment, U. S. M. C. In the 
 Bois de Belleau, on June 8, 1918, he handled alone a 
 Chauchat rifle with such accuracy in the face of an 
 extremely heavy fire that his platoon was enabled to 
 move against the enemy machine-gun platoon. 
 Home address, Kingsport, Tenn. 
 
 GIBSON, THOMAS R. . . First Lieutenant 
 18th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Soissons, France, July 21, 1918. He dis- 
 played rare gallantry and leadership when, all the 
 other officers of his company having been killed or 
 wounded, he led his men through a zone of intense 
 bombardment, and, although badly wounded him- 
 self, he attained his objective with only five men and 
 two machine-guns, refusing to be evacuated until 
 hia guns were effectively in action. Home address, 
 J. D. Gibson, 3647 Flournoy Street, Chicago, 111 
 
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 GICLAIS, DE LA Lieutenant 
 
 French Army, attached to 42d Division. In the 
 action of March 5. 1918, near Pexonne, France, al- 
 though he might have remained in a place of safety, 
 he went to the position of Battery C, 15l8t Field 
 Artillery, when it was under bombardment by accu- 
 rately adjusted artillery, and by his courage and 
 coolness, assisted the officers and men of the com- 
 mand. 
 
 GIESCKE, LEWIS M Private 
 
 Company I, 132d Infantry. For repeated acts of 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Brieulles, 
 France, October 9-12, 1918. Private Giescke ad- 
 ministered first aid to many comrades under heavy 
 shell fire and assisted them to the aid station. When 
 his company was in need of water he went alone un- 
 der heavy machine-gun fire, in direct view of the 
 enemy, and procured it. Each night he personally 
 guided the ration detail through heavy bombard- 
 ment. Toward the end of the engagement, after hia 
 platoon sergeant and the other noncommissioned 
 officers had become casualties. Private Giescke took 
 charge of the platoon, displaying unusual leadership. 
 Home address, Herman Giescke, father, Poplar 
 Grove. lU. 
 
 GIET, AUGUSTE ALBERT ■■■■„, 
 
 Private (First Class) 
 
 Second Coast Artillery Corps, French Army. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action on July 22, 1918. 
 While his company was surrounded by the enemy 
 after an attack, Soldat Giet volunteered and estab- 
 lished liaison with his battalion, his mission being 
 successfully accompUshed despite the severe fire 
 from many machine-guns in the vicinity. 
 
 GIGER, GEORGE J. . . First Lieutenant 
 
 114th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action north of Verdun, France, October 12, 1918. 
 While leading his platoon in attack. Lieutenant 
 Giger was wounded but refused evacuation, en- 
 couraging his men to continue, when he was again 
 wounded. He then assisted in the removal of the 
 wounded and refused attention until all others had 
 received first aid. Home address, Mrs. George J. 
 Giger, wife, 321 Fair Street, Paterson, N. J. 
 
 GILBERT, FRANCIS W Captain 
 
 307th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Fismes, France, August 26, 1918, and 
 near Remille, France, November 10, 1918. On 
 August 26 Captain Gilbert made a daylight 
 reconnaissance of the ruins of the Tannerie, near 
 Fismes, entered Fismes under direct observation 
 and fire of the enemy and continued his reconnais- 
 sance along the Rouen-Rheims road, under ma- 
 chine-gun fire, for the purpose of ascertaining 
 whether or not the terrain was favorable for an 
 attack on the Chateau du Diable. On November 
 10 he voluntarily led a patrol across the River 
 Meuse, and located the enemy positions. Home ad- 
 dress, Mrs. Frederick Gilbert, mother, 389 Genesee 
 Street, Utica, N. Y. 
 
 GILBERT, LESLIE T Private 
 
 Company B, 5th Marines. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Blanc Mont Ridge, France, 
 October 4, 1918. Private Gilbert volunteered to 
 rescue a comrade from a most violent barrage. Al- 
 though severely wounded while performing this 
 courageous deed, he continued until his task was 
 accomplished. Home address, Harry T. Gilbert, 
 father, R. F. D. 1, Strum, Wis. 
 
 GILBERTIE, JOHN S Corporal 
 
 Company E, 327th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Corney, France, October 
 7-26, 1918. During the entire action from October 
 7, Corporal Gilbertie carried messages from the 
 front line to battalion and regimental headquarters, 
 
 although suffering from the effects of gas and sick- 
 ness. On two occasions he volunteered and led 
 patrols into the enemy terrirory, obtaining and re- 
 turning with information of the utmost importance 
 and value. Next of kin, Antonio Gilbertie, father, 
 Westport, Conn. 
 
 GILCHRIST, EDWARD J. . Second Lieutenant 
 102d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Verdun, France, October 29, 1918. After 
 the advance of his company had been held up by in- 
 tense machine-gun and rifle fire, Lieutenant Gil- 
 christ successfully gathered together the scattered 
 members of his command and consolidated his posi- 
 tion. He then exposed himself to great danger from 
 heavy machine-gun fire by crawling far in advance 
 of our lines and rescuing several wounded men who 
 were lying helpless, unprotected in shell holes. 
 Home address, Mrs. T. F. Gilchrist, mother, 657 
 Church Street, Richmond Hill, N. Y. 
 
 GILFILLAN, DEAN M Captain 
 
 Tank Corps. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Varennes, France, October 26, 1918. Cap- 
 tain Gilfillan destroyed two machine-guns and in- 
 flicted heavy losses on a column of German infantry 
 after his tank had been set on fire by two direct hits 
 by enemy artillery and he himself wounded by ma- 
 chine-gun fire. He left his tank only when explos- 
 ion was imminent, was wounded a second time by 
 shell fragments, but remained at his post until he 
 had turned over his command to another officer. 
 Home address, S. G. Gilfillan, father, 1001 South 
 Sixth Street, Ironton, Ohio. 
 
 GILKERSON, SHANKLIN EBENEZER . 
 
 Sergeant 
 
 167th Ambulance Company. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at St. Benoit, France, September 
 16, 1918. While the regimental dressing station 
 was under heavy shell fire he volunteered to lead 
 a squad of litter bearers to rescue several wounded 
 men of another regiment who had been caught in a 
 heavy barrage. Although he was wounded him- 
 self, he succeeded in leading the squad for a dis- 
 tance of 3 kilometers through a constant severe 
 bombardment under direct observation of the 
 enemy artillery and snipers to an outpost outside 
 of his own regimental sector. He brought in one 
 wounded officer and seven severely wounded 
 soldiers without losing any of his men. Home ad- 
 dress, Mrs. M. M. Gilkerson, mother. Locust 
 Avenue, Kansas City, Mo. 
 
 GILL, JOHN H Sergeant 
 
 Headquarters Company 120th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Bellicourt, 
 France, September 29, 1918. After being twice 
 wounded during the attack, Sergeant Gill, with his 
 trench-mortar section men, who had become lost 
 from other companies, and stragglers, attacked a 
 strong machine-gun position at the junction of the 
 tunnel and canal and was wounded the third time. 
 During the attack he was wounded in 13 places by 
 machine-gun bullets and shrapnel, but continued 
 the attack with the utmost coolness and bravery. 
 Home address, T. S. Gill, father, R. F. D. 4, 
 Henderson, N. C. 
 
 GILL, MARTIN MATTHEW . . . 
 
 Private (First Class) 
 Company A, 65th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Landres-et-St. Georges, 
 France, October 15, 1918. Displaying remarkable 
 coolness and bravery, under heavy artillery and 
 machine-gun fire. Private Gill volunteered in every 
 way possible to assist in administering to the wound- 
 ed. Going forward over hazardous area, he brought 
 in a wounded comrade to a place of safety. Home 
 address, Mrs. Margaret Gill, mother, 431 West 
 Twenty-fourth Street, New York City. 
 
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 GILL, RAYMOND Sergeant 
 
 Deceased. Company D, 308th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Villa Savoye, 
 France, August 24, 1918. During the advance of 
 his company across the Vesle River, Sergeant Gill, 
 disregarding his sev /re wounds, insisting on leading 
 a patrol to capture a sniper, who was occupying a 
 formidable position to fire on our men. While on 
 this precarious mission. Sergeant Gill was killed. 
 Next of kin, Mrs. Mary Gill, mother, 327 Eighth 
 Avenue, Long Island City, N. Y. 
 
 GILL, WILLIAM TIGNOR, Jr. . Lieutenant 
 Medical Corps, U. S. N., attached to the 6th 
 Regiment, U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism 
 in action near Vierzy, France, July 19, 1918. He 
 established a forward dressing station behind the 
 advanced lines and for 15 hours treated the wounded 
 and directed their evacuation while subjected to 
 intense front and flank fire and in the absence of ad- 
 equate shelter. His fearlessness under these condi- 
 tions saved the lives of many wounded who would 
 otherwise have been lost to the service. He disre- 
 garded personal danger and remained in an exposed 
 position in order to give immediate care to the un- 
 fortunate. 442 M Street, Northwest, Washington, 
 D. C. 
 
 GILLEN. EDWARD N Private 
 
 Ambulance Company 148, 112th Sanitary Train. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action near Heurne, 
 Belgium, November 4, 1918. With two other sol- 
 diers. Private Gillen volunteered to rescue two 
 wounded men, who had been lying in an exposed 
 position on the opposite bank of the Scheldt River 
 for two days. Making two trips across the stream, 
 in the face of heavy machine-gun and shell fire, he 
 and his companions succeeded in carrying both the 
 wounded men to shelter. Home address, Mrs. Mary 
 Anna Gillen, mother, 347 West Delaware Street, 
 Toledo, Ohio. 
 
 GILLESPIE, PETER Sergeant 
 
 Machine Gun Company, 165th Infantry. For es- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Villers-sur-Fere, 
 France, July 29, 1918, and Landres-et-St. Georges, 
 France, October 15, 1918. Locating an enemy 
 sniper. Sergeant Gillespie, then a private, took the 
 rifle of a dead comrade, and with no regard to per- 
 sonal safety, crawled forward under heavy machine- 
 gun fire to a position far in advance of the assault- 
 ing wave. After an exchange of shots, he killed an 
 enemy sniper, who had killed or wounded several 
 members of his battalion, and worked his was back 
 to his own lines through an area swept by fire from 
 nearby heights. When all of his officers had been 
 evacuated, he rallied the survivors of his company 
 and held them to their task, after another company 
 had been sent up as relief. He aided materially in 
 the repulse of a strong counterattack, although 
 suffering from the effects of gas, refusing to be evac- 
 uated till he became exhausted and was carried 
 from the field. Home address, Mrs, George Reis, 
 1024 Johns Avenue, New York City. 
 
 GILLESPIE, WILLIAM L Private 
 
 Deceased. Company G, 16th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action in the Forest of Ar- 
 gorne, France, October, 1918. While carrying a 
 message from the support to the firing line. Private 
 Gillespie was severely wounded, but he continued 
 on his mission and delivered his message. Home ad- 
 dress, Mrs. W. R. Gillespie, mother, 632 Harrison 
 Street, Fort Wayne, Ind. 
 
 GILLETT, TOD FORD . Private (First Class) 
 U. S. Ambulance Service. On June 19, 1918, near 
 Beaumont, France, he volunteered to proceed with 
 his ambulance under heavy bombardment to bring 
 wounded men to a place of safety. While returning 
 
 on this perilous trip he was killed by a shell. Home 
 address, M. E. Gillett, father, 110 Crescent Place, 
 Tampa, Fla. 
 
 GILLIAM, REXIE E. . . First Lieutenant 
 26th Infantry. Four times he led his company 
 over the top during the battle of Soissons, France, 
 July 18-22, 1918, and by his individual bravery in- 
 spired his men to four successful attacks. Home ad- 
 dress, Mrs. Marguerite Gilliam, wife, 110 Walnut 
 Street, Chattanooga, Tenn. 
 
 GILLILAND, SAMUEL F., Jr. . . . 
 
 Private (First Class) 
 
 Medical Detachment, 11th Field Artillery. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Laneuville, 
 France, November 9-10, 1918. He made repeated 
 trips over a road which was under continuous shell 
 fire, he being the only driver who would risk driving 
 over this road. On one trip his ambulance was 
 struck by a shell, which wounded him, killed one of 
 his patients, and caused fresh wounds to several 
 others, but he continued on duty, evacuating the 
 wounded of his own and other organizations. Home 
 address, S. F. Gilliland, father. South Boston, Va. 
 
 GILLIS, ANGUS J Corporal 
 
 Company F, 1st Engineers. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 20, 
 1918. He displayed exceptional courage when he 
 carried messages through an area under intense 
 shell and machine-gun bombardment after four men 
 had lost their lives in the attempt. Home address, 
 Mrs. Angus Gillis, mother, Filmore Street, Bever- 
 ly, Mass. 
 
 GILLOTTIE, ANGELO Private 
 
 Battery E, 12th Field Artillery. For extraordin- 
 ary heroism in action near Thiaucourt, France, 
 September 12, 1918. While acting as spare cannon- 
 er, Private Gillottie sprang, at a word from his ex- 
 ecutive officer to act as No. 1 of the supplementary 
 gun crew for the first peice, whose entire crew were 
 casualties. He assisted in laying aside the dead and 
 wounded and continued in the service of his piece 
 until the barrage had been completed. Home ad- 
 dress, Paul Gillottie, father, 310 East Fourteenth 
 Street, New York City. 
 
 GILMER, ROBERT . . Second Lieutenant 
 Deceased. Company K, 371st Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action at Trieres Farm, 
 France, September 30, 1918. While personally 
 reconnoitering a position to place his platoon in the 
 defense of Trieres Farm, Lieutenant Gilmer, re- 
 gardless of personal danger, exposed himself in an 
 area swept by machine-gun fire, and was killed while 
 in the performance of this mission. Next of kin, 
 Mrs. Martha J. Gilmer, 906 Main Street, Anderson, 
 S. C. 
 
 GILTS, DAN .... Private (First Class) 
 Deceased. Company C, 60th Engineers. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Crezancy, 
 France, July 15, 1918. After being wounded. Pri- 
 vate Gilts was being evacuated when he discovered 
 that all ammunition carriers of a near-by battery 
 had been disabled. He insisted in being allowed to 
 carry up ammunition until the battery was com- 
 pletely out of action. Home address. Miss Mabel 
 Gilts, sister, R. F. D. 3, Oakwood, Ohio. 
 
 GINGRAS, JULES, Jr Sergeant 
 
 Company F, 302d Engineers. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Ville-Savoye, France, August 
 18, 1918. He voluntarily plunged into the Vesle 
 River to rescue some soldiers who had fallen into the 
 water with full packs while crossing a footbridge 
 and were in danger of drowning. In order to see, he 
 removed his gas mask, and as a result was severely 
 
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 gassed. Home address, Grace C. Hammon, friend, 
 275 Church Street, Richmond Hill, N. Y. 
 
 GIROUX, ERNEST A. . . First Lieutenant 
 Deceased. Pilot, Air Service. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Armey^rs, France, May 22, 
 1918. He, while on a patrol with four other scout 
 planes, attacked an enemy formation of eight mono- 
 plane machines. Two of his companions were forced 
 to retire when their guns became jammed. Despite 
 numerical superiority, Lieutenant Giroux contmued 
 the attack, endeavoring to protect his leader, until 
 finally forced down and killed. Next of kin, Mrs. 
 Arthur E. Haley, 42 Benton Road, Somerville, 
 Mass. 
 
 GITZ, RALPH Corporal 
 
 Battery A, 109th Field Artillery. For extraordin- 
 ary heroism in action near Courville, France, Sep- 
 tember 6, 1918. Exposing himself to an artillery 
 barrage, he occupied an exposed position to read 
 projector signals from the infantry front line. He 
 volunteered for this duty and rendered valuable ser- 
 vice, receiving and transmitting messages until he 
 was so severely wounded that it was necessary for 
 him to be evacuated. Home address, John Gitz, 
 father, 435 East Diamond Avenue, Hazelton, Pa. 
 
 GIVENS, FRED G Captain 
 
 130th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Marcheville, France, November 10, 
 1918. Captain Givens led the attack on Marche- 
 ville with exceptional bravery and, although 
 wounded while passing through a heavy barrage, 
 would not leave his company until his objective had 
 been reached and the plans made for its defense. 
 Home address, James W. Givens, father, Carbon- 
 dale, 111. 
 
 GJERSTEAD, GUSTAV .... Private 
 Company D, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Mayonville, France, Novem- 
 ber 1, 1918. While assisting a squad to flank a ma- 
 chine-gun nest which was delaying his company's 
 advance. Private Gjerstead was twice painfully 
 wounded. He persisted in continuing in the ad- 
 vance until another wound forced him to the rear 
 for treatment. Home address, Rev. G. C. Gjer- 
 stead, father, Gary, Minn. 
 
 GLASS, HENRY B Corporal 
 
 Company L, 116th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action north of Verdun, France, Octo- 
 ber 8-15, 1918. Corporal Glass repeatedly volun- 
 teered to carry messages through violent artillery 
 and machine-gun fire, after other runners failed 
 to get through. After being gassed and ordered to 
 the rear, this soldier continued on duty until he 
 collapsed. Next of kin, Mrs. Susie C. Glass, mother, 
 600 Madison Street, Lynchburg, Va. 
 
 GLASSBRENNER, FRED L 
 
 Private (First Class) 
 
 Deceased. Headquarters Company, 1 19th Infan- 
 try. For extraordinary heroism in action near Belli- 
 court, France, September 29, 1918. Private Glass- 
 brenner was advancing with the one-pounder gun 
 section when he was wounded in the leg by a ma- 
 chine-gun bullet and was urged to go to the rear. He, 
 nevertheless, continued to advance and was later 
 killed upon leaving a sheltered position to go to the 
 assistance of another wounded soldier. Next of kin, 
 Len Glassbrenner, father, 146 East Fourth Street, 
 Jacksonville, Fla. 
 
 GLEASON, JAMES V Corporal 
 
 Company A.lllth Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Fismette, France, August 
 9-13, 1918. When the enemy attacked our lines, 
 employing liquid fire, he inspired the troops of 
 which he formed a part to hold the post. During 
 
 the succeeding three days and nights without food 
 he controlled the firing line of the advanced position 
 until badly wounded by shrapnel. Home address 
 Mrs. Matliew Gleason, mother, 157 South Franklin 
 Street, Pottstown, Pa. 
 
 GLEASON, JOHN W. . . Second Lieutenant 
 Tank Corps. For extraordinary heroism in action 
 near Cheppy, Montrebeau Woods, and Exermont, 
 France, September 26-October 4, 1918. During the 
 action at Cheppy Lieutenant Gleason led his pla- 
 toon against a strong point defended by machine 
 and antitank guns, leaving his tank and leading his 
 command on foot through a mine field under heavy 
 rifle and machine-gun fire. Two days later, in 
 Montrebeau Woods, he led his platoon against 
 machine-gun nests, cleaning them out, and leading 
 a battalion of infantry forward to occupy this posi- 
 tion. On October 4 he continued in the attack on 
 Exermont, though he had been twice wounded and 
 ordered to the rear. Home address, Mrs. K. J. 
 Gleason, mother, 168 Forest Avenue, River For- 
 est, 111. 
 
 GLENDENNING, HUGH L. . . . Sergeant 
 Company D, 107th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Ronssoy, France, September 
 29, 1918. During the operations against the Hin- 
 denburg line Sergeant Glendenning, with four other 
 soldiers, left shelter and went forward into an open 
 field under heavy shell and machine-gun fire and 
 succeeded in bandaging and carrying back to our 
 lines two wounded men. Home address, Mrs. Es- 
 telle Glendenning, mother, 205 Virginia Avenue, 
 Jersey City, N. J. 
 
 GLENN, CHARLES Private 
 
 Company D, 4th Engineers. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Ville Savoy, France, August 
 11, 1918. Although his eyes had been burned by 
 gas, Private Glenn volunteered for duty and assisted 
 in the construction of an artillery bridge across the 
 Vesle River, under constant machine-gun and artil- 
 lery fire, setting a conspicuous example of personal 
 bravery and devotion to duty. Home address, Mrs. 
 Mattie Glenn, wife, Vancouver, Wash. 
 
 GLOMSKI, FRANK Sergeant 
 
 Second Battalion Scout Platoon, 127th Infantry. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action near Terny- 
 Sorny, north of Soissons, France, August 31, 1918. 
 When the advance of his battalion was halted by 
 heavy machine-gun fire he went forward alone, ad- 
 vancing from one shell hole to another, under the 
 heavy fire mentioned, and located the exact posi- 
 tions of enemy machine-gun emplacements. 
 Wounded while accomplishing this dangerous mis- 
 sion, he nevertheless attempted to deliver his in- 
 formation to battalion headquarters. Again wound- 
 ed while endeavoring to reach the post of command, 
 he gave detailed information to another soldier, who 
 reported it to the battalion commander. Home ad- 
 dress, Mrs. J. Glomski, mother, 633 Germania 
 Street, Eau Claire, Wis. 
 
 GLUCK, FREDERICK . Private (First Class) 
 Deceased. Company E, 165th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Sommerance, 
 France, October 16th, 1918. Private Gluck volun- 
 teered to leave his battalion, which was in support, 
 and help carry wounded men from the field of ac- 
 tion. He was killed while in the performance of this 
 mission, after having assisted in bringing in at least 
 a dozen of his wounded comrades. Next of kin, 
 Charles Gluck, brother, 335 East 85th Street, New 
 York City. 
 
 GLUCKSMAN, SAMUEL .... Private 
 78th Company, 6th U. S. M. C. For extraordin- 
 ary heroism in action at Blanc Mount, France, Oc- 
 tober 3, 1918. After capturing a prisoner, Pvt. 
 
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 Gluoksman forced his captive to lead him to a dug- 
 out containing 20 of the enemy, whom he also cap- 
 tured. Later, after being wounded, he returned to 
 the front line, after securing first-aid treatment, and 
 continued in action until his wound forced him to be 
 evacuated. Home address, Benjamin Franklin 
 Lodge, No 15, F. & A. M., Washington, D. C. 
 
 GLYNN, CORNELIUS T Corporal 
 
 Company K, 59th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bois de Fays, France, Octo- 
 ber 5-6, 1918. He showed marked bravery as bat- 
 talion runner, repeatedly carrying messages through 
 heavy artillery and machine-gun fire. He remained 
 on duty night and day, aiding materially in main- 
 taining liaison. Home address, Thomas F. Glynn, 
 father, 17 Winter Street, Hartford, Conn. 
 
 GODBEY, ARNOLD D Corporal 
 
 67th Company, 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. At 
 Chateau-Thierry, France, on June 6, 1918, he vol- 
 unteered to rescue wounded men from a field swept 
 by machine-gun fire and snipers. Upon gaining 
 permission to perform this duty, he bravely contin- 
 ued the hazardous work, with the aid of other vol- 
 unteers, until all had been rescued. Home address, 
 Mrs. Grace A. Godbey, mother, 1114 Market 
 Street, St. Louis, Mo. 
 
 GODFREY. JOHN E Sergeant 
 
 Company C, 116th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bois d'Etrayes, France, Oc- 
 tober 2.3, 191S. In the face of a terrific enemy bar- 
 rage. Sergeant Godfrey, then Private Godfrey, 
 went out in advance of his lines and brought in a 
 wounded comrade. Home address, Mrs. Mattie R. 
 Sherman, mother, 15 North Street, Hampton, Va. 
 
 GOETSCH, ARTHUR J. . Private (First Class) 
 Company D, 4th Engineers. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Ville Savoy, France, August 11, 
 1918. Although his eyes had been burned by gas. 
 Sergeant Goetsch volunteered for duty and assisted 
 in the construction of an artillery bridge across the 
 Vesle River, under constant machine-gun and artil- 
 lery fire, setting a conspicuous example of personal 
 bravery and devotion to duty. Home address, 
 Mrs. Agnes Goetsch, mother, Walnut, Iowa. 
 
 GOETTLER, HAROLD ERNEST . . 
 
 Second Lieutenant 
 
 Deceased. Pilot, Air Service, 50th Aero Squad- 
 ron. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
 Binarville, France, October 6, 1918. Lieutenant 
 Goettler, with his observer. Second Lieutenant 
 Erwin R. Bleckley. 130th Field Artillery, left the 
 airdrome late in the afternoon on their second trip 
 to drop supplies to a battalion of the 77th division 
 which had been cut off by the enemy in the Argonne 
 Forest. Having been subjected on the first trip to 
 violent fire from the enemy, they attempted on the 
 second trip to come still lower in order to get the 
 packages even more precisely on the designated 
 spot. In the course of this mission the plane was 
 brought down by enemy rifle and machine-gun fire 
 from the ground, resulting in the instant death of 
 Lieutenant Goettler. In attempting and perform- 
 ing this mission laeutenant Goettler showed the 
 the highest possible contempt of personal danger, 
 devotion to duty, courage, and valor. Next of kin, 
 Mrs. Gertrude Goettler, mother, 4630 Dover Street, 
 Chicago, 111. 
 
 GOLD, THOMAS B. . . . First Lieutenant 
 Medical Corps, 119th Infantry. For extraordin- 
 ary heroism in action near Busigny, France, Octo- 
 ber 9, 1918 and Mazinhien, France, October 18-19. 
 1918. During the attack of October 9 he es- 
 tablished his aid post in a roadside shrine up with 
 the front line, where he rendered valuable assistance 
 to the wounded. On another occasion he estab- 
 
 lished alone a post close to the front line, where he 
 again gave treatment until the heavy fire of the 
 enemy forced him to withdraw. During the ad- 
 vance of October 18-19 he established another front- 
 line post under the enemy fire and thus saved the 
 lives of many of the troops. Home address, Mrs. 
 Thomas B. Gold, wife, Lawndale, N. C. 
 
 GOLDBERG, SAM Private 
 
 Headquarters Company, 138th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Cheppy, 
 France. September 26, 1918. Displaying marked 
 heroism, he entered an enemy dugout alone, armed 
 only with a pistol, and compelled the surrender of 
 18 Germans he encountered there. Exposing him- 
 self to intense machine-gun fire, he dressed the 
 wounds of an officer, showing utter disregard of his 
 personal danger. Later he compelled four German 
 prisoners to carry a wounded officer to the rear. 
 Home address, Harry Goldberg, father, 1514 Biddle 
 Street, St. Louis, Mo. 
 
 GOLDCAMP, FRANK J Private 
 
 Deceased. Company B, 6th Engineers. Killed 
 in action March 28, 1918, while fighting gallantly. 
 He attempted to rescue his patrol leader. Sergeant 
 Swingle, who was lying wounded within sight of his 
 fines. While engaged in this work he came under 
 hostile machine-gun fire and was killed. Next of 
 kin, Frank F. Goldcamp, 1020 South Sixth Street, 
 Ironton, Ohio. 
 
 GOLDEN. WILLIAM T Private 
 
 Company C, 113th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bois de Estrees, France, Oc- 
 tober 23, 1918. After his company had been forced 
 to retire about 100 meters on account of a heavy 
 barrage on its position, Private Golden worked his 
 way through heavy shell and machine-gun fire to the 
 position formerly held and succeeded in bringing a 
 wounded comrade to a place of safety. Home ad- 
 dress, Mrs. Elizabeth Golden, mother, 24 Second 
 Street, Newark, N. J. 
 
 GOLDSTEIN, ISAAC Private 
 
 Company D, 312th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Talma Farm, France, Octo- 
 ber 19, 1918. Disregarding the warning that to 
 leave shelter meant almost certain death. Private 
 Goldstein went to the aid of a wounded coinrade 
 through an open field exposed to murderous artillery 
 and machine-gun fire. Bringing his comrade back 
 to safety, he took a message from the wounded 
 man's pocket and delivered it to its destination. 
 Under cover of darkness he carried his comrade to a 
 first-aid station. Home address, Herman Goldstein, 
 345 South Eleventh Street, Newark, N. J. 
 
 GOLDTHWAITE. GEORGE E. 
 
 First Lieutenant 
 Pilot. Air Service, 24th Aero Squadron. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near the Bois de 
 Bantheville, France, October 15, 1918. In the 
 course of a special reconnaissance to locate a hos- 
 tile concentration massing for a counterattack in 
 the vicinity of the Bois de Bantheville, Lieutenant 
 Goldthwaite and his observer flew generally at an 
 altitude of 400 meters, at times as low as 50 meters, 
 5 kilometers into the enemy's lines. Antiaircraft 
 guns riddled his plane with bullets, pierced the 
 gasoline tank, and drenched both pilot and observer. 
 He continued on until the enemy's concentration 
 was located and military information of great value 
 secured. The bravery of Lieutenant Goldthwaite 
 saved the lives of many American soldiers and 
 brought large losses to the enemy. Home address, 
 Mrs. Candace Goldthwaite, mother. Fifth and Gar- 
 field Streets. Marion, Ind. 
 
 GOLTRA, ISAAC V. . . . First Lieutenant 
 *; Deceased. 23d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 ieroism in action in the Chateau-Thierry sector, 
 
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 France, June 6-7, 1918. Lieutenant Goltra exhib- 
 ited exceptional self-sacrifice and courage in the face 
 of heavy machine-gun fire, promptly taking com- 
 mand of his platoon when its leader was killed, and 
 fearlessly leading its advance. The second day of 
 the attack he was killed while directing his platoon 
 through a heavy German barrage. Next of kin, 
 Mrs. Harry T. Willet. sister. Blue Mound. 111., and 
 Mrs. Robert H. Lord, sister, Boston, Mass. 
 
 GONZALES. BENJAMIN . . . Wagoner 
 Company B, 3d Ammunition Train. For extraor- 
 dinary heroism in action near Grezancy and Cha- 
 teau-Thierry, France, July 15, 1918. While on 
 duty with the 30th Infantry, Wagoner Gonzales 
 saw an officer and two soldiers killed while attempt- 
 ing to remove company records which were in dan- 
 ger of capture. He then left his dugout, succeeded 
 in bringing up a truck, loaded what records he 
 could, and after assisting several wounded men into 
 the truck drove it out under heavy shell fire. Home 
 address, Frank Gonzales, father, Watrous, N. Mex. 
 
 GOODALL, ROBERT M. . Second Lieutenant 
 321st Machine Gun Battalion. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Belair Farm, near Pont-^- 
 Mousson, France, September 12, 1918. When our 
 forces were attacked on the right flank at Belair 
 Farm, Lieutenant Goodall defended this flank alone 
 with his pistol, preventing the enemy from coming 
 up the trenches until the infantry could form too 
 resist the attack. Throughout a very trying and 
 critical time this officer displayed utter disregard of 
 personal danger, and by his remarkable personal 
 bravery inspired confidence among his own men and 
 cooperating troops. Home address, Mrs. Robert M. 
 Goodall, mother. Glen Iris Park, Birmingham, Ala. 
 
 GOODING, ROY L Private 
 
 U. S. Ambulance Service. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Somme-Py, October 2-9, 
 1918. He volunteered and drove an ambulance at 
 night, relieving men who were exhausted, and evac- 
 uated wounded from the most advanced posts un- 
 der shell fire. On October 5 he voluntarily went 
 out and repaired an ambulance which had been 
 damaged by a shell, in direct view of the enemy, 
 who shelled the place continually as he worked. On 
 October 7 he repaired another car under the same 
 circumstances, assuring the prompt evacuation of 
 the wounded. Home address, Mrs. Sarah C. Good- 
 ing, mother, 342 First Avenue, West Haven, Conn. 
 
 GOODMAN, LIONEL Private 
 
 Headquarters Company, 125th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Verdun, 
 France, October 11-13, 1918. Private Goodman, 
 runner for the Third Battalion, 125th Infantry, 
 during the taking and holding of the line near La 
 Tuilerie Ferme, was engaged in carrying important 
 messages, crossing and recrossing death valley be- 
 tween Hill 258 and La Cote Dame Marie, the fore- 
 most part of the line held by the Third Battahon. 
 The valley was swept by machine-gun fire, the ter- 
 rain affording absolutely no protection, requiring a 
 perilous dash of 500 yards across open ground be- 
 fore any cover was reached. It was only by display 
 of supreme courage that important messages 
 reached the battalion. Home address, Herman 
 Goodman, father. Box 228, East Jordan, Mich. 
 
 GOODMAN, WALTER O Private 
 
 Company E, 315th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Molleville Farm, France, No- 
 vember 7, 1918. Private Goodman volunteered to 
 carry wounded to the first-aid station through con- 
 tinuous shell fire. After he became too exhausted to 
 carry more, he continued to help those who could 
 walk with assistance. Home address, Mrs. Eliza- 
 beth H. Goodman, mother, 1408 East Palmer 
 btreet, Philadelphia, Pa. 
 
 GOODRIDGE, GEORGE L. . . . Captain 
 101st Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Verdun, France, November 8, 1918. 
 Captain Goodridge, vnth about 30 men, secured 
 a footing in an advanced enemy trench. The attack- 
 ing battalion met with stubborn resistance and fell 
 back to their starting point, but he tenaciously held 
 his position until relieved on November 11. His 
 coolness and courage made it possible to hold this 
 position 800 meters in advance of our line under in- 
 tense machine-gun and artillery fire. Home ad- 
 dress, Elmer O. Goodridge, father, 148 East Foster 
 Street, Melrose, Mass. 
 
 GOODRICH, LOUIS D Private 
 
 Company A, Second Engineers. On June 9, 1918, 
 he voluntarily carried an important message from 
 Lucy-le-Bocage to Bouresches in daylight along an 
 open road between the lines exposed to small-arms 
 fire. Home address, George B. Goodrich, father, 
 612 East Eighteenth Street, Sedalia, Mo. 
 
 GOODWILLIE, HERRICK R. . . Sergeant 
 Company B, 131st Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bois de Chaume, France, 
 October 10, 1918. When his company was enfilad- 
 ed from the right by machine-guns and could nei- 
 ther advance nor withdraw he volunteered to go for 
 assistance, after several runners had been killed in 
 similar attempts. Crawling back through heavy 
 machine-gun fire, he reached the trench mortar 
 battery, guided them forward, and himself operated 
 one of the mortars which knocked out the enemy 
 machine-gun nest, saving his company. Home ad- 
 dress, David L. Goodwillie, father, 228 Forest Ave- 
 nue, Oak Park, Chicago, 111. 
 
 GOODWIN, ROBERT HAZEN . . Sergeant 
 Company H, 117th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, Septem- 
 ber 26-29, 1918. Sergeant Goodwin was badly 
 gassed on the 26th of September and ordered to the 
 hospital, but insisted on remaining at his post, 
 despite the fact that he was suffering great pain. 
 On September 29 he was painfully wounded by shell 
 fire, but again remained with his platoon, refusing 
 to be evacuated. He efficiently performed his 
 duties until his cornpany was relieved. Home ad- 
 dress, Mrs. John A. Goodwin, mother, Bristol, Tenn. 
 
 GORDON, ERSKINE Captain 
 
 319th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Gorcourt, France, September 26-27, 
 1918. After the assaulting companies had passed 
 over three machine-gun nests, which, not having 
 been destroyed, opened heavy and effective 
 fire. Captain Gordon reorganized scattered 
 elements of his own company and of two others and 
 fearlessly exposing himself to the fire of these guns 
 as well as that of our own artillery, personally led an 
 attack on three nests, capturing them with 50 pris- 
 oners. Home address, William A. Gordon, father, 
 3013 O Street, Northwest, Washington, D. C. 
 
 GORDON, FRANK P Corporal 
 
 Deceased. Battery E, 103d Field Artillery. He 
 displayed conspicuous courage on April 20, 1918, in 
 voluntarily going to the aid of a wounded cornrade, 
 during which action he and the man he was assisting 
 were killed. Next of kin, T. C. Brakem, friend, 197 
 Atwater Street, New Haven, Conn. 
 
 GORDON, MILLEDGE A. . . . Sergeant 
 Deceased. Maohine-Gun Company, 118th In- 
 fantry. For extraordinary heroism in action at 
 Harricourt, France, September 26-October 17, 1918. 
 Orders for his relief having failed to reach him. Ser- 
 geant Gordon remained on duty all night, maintain- 
 ing liaison between gun sections of his platoon, ex- 
 posed to severe shell fire from which he was gassed. 
 He nevertheless stayed with his company, and while 
 
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 going forward on October 8, he fainted from the 
 effects of the gas and was evacuated to the rear, un- 
 conscious. Regaining consciousness while en route 
 to the casualty clearing station, he crawled out of 
 the ambulance and worked his way back to his 
 company without securing treatment. Though 
 still suffering from weakness, he persistently re- 
 fused to be evacuated and took part in subsequent 
 engagements with his platoon until he was killed in 
 action October 17, 1918. Next of kin, Dr. Thomas 
 Gordon, Clemson College, S. C. 
 
 GORMAN, CARLYSLE A. . . . Sergeant 
 Company B, 116th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action in the Bois Brabant-sur-Meuse, 
 France, October 8, 1918. Sergeant Gorman, with 
 four other soldiers, fearlessly attacked eight machine 
 gun positions and succeeded, after stubborn resist- 
 ance, in capturing both the guns and the crews. 
 Home address, Mrs. Mary M. Gorman, mother, 608 
 Albemarle Street, Richmond, Va. 
 
 GORMAN, JAMES A Corporal 
 
 Company G, 23d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroiism in action near St. Etienne-a-Arnes, France, 
 October 3, 1918. When he saw a soldier lying 
 wounded about 200 yards in front of his trench. 
 Corporal Gorman, without thought of personal 
 danger, went out and brought him to safety, under 
 terrific machine-gun fire from both sides and from 
 the front. Home address, Mrs. Annie Gorman, 331 
 South Lemon Street, Mount Carmel, Pa. 
 
 GOSSELIN, ALEXANDER . . . Sergeant 
 Deceased. Company B, 2d Field Signal Battal- 
 ion, Signal Corps. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Exermont, France, October 4, 1918. 
 After finishing the work of laying telephone lines on 
 high ground under heavy artillery fire and direct 
 observation of the enemy. Sergeant Gosselin ordered 
 his men to shelter and remained behind to repair 
 breaks caused by the shelling. He was killed a few 
 minutes later by the explosion of a shell. Next of 
 kin, Anatole Gosselin, father, 918 St. Andre Street, 
 Montreal, Canada. 
 
 GOTTSCHALK, FRANK L. . First Lieutenant 
 128th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near St. Gilles, France, August 3, 1918. After 
 being severely wounded while leading an attack on a 
 machine-gun nest. Lieutenant Gottschalk continued 
 to lead his platoon in the face of severe machine-gun 
 fire, remaining on duty all night, until reaching the 
 final objective. Home address, Mrs. Frank L. 
 Gottschalk, wife, Marathon City, Wis. 
 
 GOTTSCHALK, JAMES .... Private 
 Company C, 15th Machine Gun Battalion. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Cunel, France, 
 October 14, 1918. Refusing to be evacuated after 
 being seriously wounded. Private Gottschalk con- 
 tinued to carry messages through heavy machine- 
 gun and shell fire. After becoming too weak to 
 make trips by himself he guided another runner, and 
 later assisted a wounded comrade to the rear, refus- 
 ing any assistance for himself. Home address, Mrs. 
 Isabelle F. Gottschalk, mother, 21 East Main Street, 
 Leetonia, Ohio. 
 
 GOULD, WILLIAM Mechanic 
 
 Company K, 105th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near St. Souplet, France, October 
 18, 1918. Mechanic Gould, single-handed, attacked 
 a heavy machine-gun which was covering the re- 
 treat of the Germans, and drove off the crew. Home 
 address, Mrs. Norman Gould, mother, R. F. D. 1, 
 Salem. N. Y. 
 
 GOUMAS, GEORGES . Private (First Class) 
 
 Company B. 307th Field Signal Battalion. For 
 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Fleville, 
 
 France, October 21, 1918. This soldier was in a 
 relay station which was struck by a shell, wounding 
 him and five others. After assisting the other 
 wounded men t o a truck near by, he returned 
 through the falling shells to the relay station and 
 assisyed another soldier in repairing the wire, which 
 had been cut, remaining at his post until he had 
 made sure that the lines were in good condition and 
 he was ordered to come in by his commanding 
 officer. Home address, George Isipouraa, cousin, 
 1 Park Place, Marietta, Ga. 
 
 GOURLEY, GEORGE B Sergeant 
 
 Company E, ISlst Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Chipilly Ridge, France, August 
 10, 1918. He displayed qualities of leadership by 
 taking command of his platoon and continuing the 
 advance when his platoon commander had been 
 killed. With one other soldier he fearlessly attacked 
 an enemy machine-gun nest, capturing the gun and 
 killing the crew. He then carried the captured gun 
 with him and used it effectively against the enemy. 
 Home address, David Gourley, father, 3919 South 
 Fifty-second Court, Cicero, 111. 
 
 GOW, KENNETH .... First Lieutenant 
 Deceased. Machine Gun Company, 107th In- 
 fantry. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
 Ronssoy, France, September 29, 1918. While sup- 
 ply officer for his company. Lieutenant Gow person- 
 ally took rations forward with a pack mule through 
 continuous shell and machine-gun fire. When all 
 officers of his company were either killed or wounded, 
 he assumed command and led it forward through 
 heavy shell and machine-gun fire. He was killed 
 on October 17. Next of kin, Robert M. Gow, 
 father, 12 Caldwell Avenue, Summit, N. J. 
 
 GOYNE. ANTOINE Brigadier 
 
 4th Squadron, 6th Regiment de Chasseurs 
 d'Afrique. For extraordinary heroism in action 
 near St. Mihiel, France, September 13, 1918. Hav- 
 ing been ordered to establish an advance post in the 
 village of Peuxnouds, Brigadier Goyne entered the 
 town ahead of the infantry and captured six prison- 
 ers. 
 
 GRABINSKI, ELMER C Corporal 
 
 Deceased. Company B, 150th Machine Gun 
 Battalion. In the action between Sergy and Villers- 
 sur-Fere, France, on July 28, 1918, he led his gun 
 crew with courage and fearlessness in the attack 
 north of the River Ourcq. He directed the fire of his 
 gun with excellent effect, shooting several enemy 
 snipers. Showing always the greatest eagerness to 
 press forward and always disregarding his own safe- 
 ty, he was killed after leading his men forward suc- 
 cessfully to their objective. Next of kin, Mrs. 
 Mathilda Grabinski, 131 Dix Street, Fon du Lac, 
 Wis. 
 
 GRADDY. WILLIAM E Private 
 
 Company B, 1 10th Engineers. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Baulny, France, September 
 29, 1918. Asacompany runner he was sent to the rear 
 with an important message, having to pass through 
 the enemy counterbarrage. Though severely 
 wounded soon after starting on the mission, he 
 struggled on and delivered the message as he fell, 
 fainting from loss of blood. Home address, William 
 T. Graddy, father. Walnut Ridge, Ark. 
 
 GRADY, JOHN J Private 
 
 Company L, 101st Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Vaux, France, July 20, 1918. 
 Private Grady, Corporal Austin J. Kplley, and Pri- 
 vate Harold E. Rounds penetratea the enemy's 
 lines in the face of machine-gun fire, captured a 
 machine-gun and its crew, and returned with valu- 
 able information concerning the enemy's positions. 
 Home address, Mrs. Thomas Kelley, friend, 756 
 East Third Street, South Boston, Mass. 
 
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 GRAHAM, EDWARD I Captain 
 
 119th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Bellicourt, France, September 29-30, 
 1918. Although twice wounded whije leading his 
 men, he refused to be evacuated, inspiring his com- 
 mand by his personal courage and fortitude. 
 Ordered to the rear by a superior officer, he returned 
 to his men as soon as his wounds were dressed. 
 Home address, Edward L. Graham, Senior, father, 
 Lexington, Va. 
 
 GRAHAM, JOHN D Corporal 
 
 U. S. Ambulance Service, 554. For extraordin- 
 ary heroism in action near Somme-Py, October 2-9, 
 1918. Corporal Graham was on duty continuously 
 during this period, at the most advanced marine 
 post, assuring the prompt evacuation of the wound- 
 ed and gassed. On the night of October 5, hearing 
 that several ambulances were needed to evacuate a 
 number of wounded who were very close to the line. 
 Corporal Graham, accompanied by the driver, 
 passed over a road and across a field raked by ma- 
 chine-gun and shell fire and evacuated the wounded 
 that were at this place. On October 6 he worked 
 under shell fire practically the whole day at an ad- 
 vanced post, superintending the loading of the am- 
 bulances and the rapid evacuation of the wounded. 
 Home address, Walter Graham, father, 2017 Kalo- 
 rama Road, Washington, D. C. 
 
 GRANCEY, DE MANDAT . . . Lieutenant 
 Deceased. French Army, attached to 107th U. S. 
 Field Artillery. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Fismettes, France, September 6, 1918. 
 He went to an advanced observation post, and, 
 when our front line temporarily withdrew, stuck 
 bravely to his position, rendering valuable service 
 until he was killed by the intense enemy machine- 
 gun fire. His heroism was an inspiration to all near 
 him. Next of kin. Monsieur du Grancey, father, 
 5 Rue de Borcador, Paris, France. 
 
 GRANT, ALFRED A. . . . First Lieutenant 
 27th Aero Squadron, Air Service. For extraor- 
 dinary heroism in action near Chateau-Thierry, 
 France, on July 2, 1918. With several other officers. 
 Lieutenant Grant encountered an enemy patrol of 
 nine planes. During the combat he became slightly 
 separated from the other American machines and 
 was attacked by three of the enemy. By skillful 
 maneuvering and good marksmanship he destroyed 
 one machine and drove off the other two. Home ad- 
 dress, Alfred A. Grant, father, 86 Syracuse Street, 
 Denton, Texas. 
 
 GRANT, JOHN First Sergeant 
 
 Deceased. 20th Company, 5th Regiment, U. S. 
 M. C. Killed in action at Chateau-Thierry, France, 
 June 6, 1918, he gave the supreme proof of that ex- 
 traordinary heroism which will serve as an example 
 to hitherto untried troops. Next of kin, John Rob- 
 erts, friend, Baltimore, Md. 
 
 GRAVE. HENRY H Captain 
 
 116th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near St. Baussant, France, September 12, 
 1918. During the St. Mihiel offensive Captain 
 Grave was leading an assault wave, which was 
 checked by dense machine-gun fire. In order to 
 locate the exact position of the enemy strongholds, 
 he mounted the parapet, thus drawing a burst of 
 machme-gun fire, which enabled his Stokes mortars 
 to open fire. He then led a flanking group to the 
 position, while his assault wave went forward and 
 captured 34 prisoners and a machine-gun, rifles, and 
 a store of ammunition, the first prisoners to be taken 
 during the drive. Home address, Mrs. Henry H. 
 Grave, 721 Wilson Avenue, Columbus, Ohio. 
 
 GRAVELINE. FRED C. . Sergeant (First Class) 
 20th Aero Squadron, First Day Bombardment 
 
 Group. For repeated acts of extraordinary hero- 
 ism in action near Villers-Devant-Dum, France, 
 and Mouzon, France, September 29 and November 
 5, 1918. Volunteering to act as observer and aerial 
 gunner because of the shortage of officer observers. 
 Sergeant Graveline started on seventeen bombing 
 missions, successfully reaching his objective on 
 fourteen of these expeditions, shooting down two 
 enemy aircraft. On two occasions, while flying in 
 the rear of his formation, he drove off superior num- 
 bers of German machines. Home address, Mrs. 
 Josephine Graveline, wife, 537 Main Street, Spring- 
 field, Mass. 
 
 GRAVES, JOHN C Corporal 
 
 Company A, 1st Gas Regiment. For extraordin- 
 ary heroism in action near Nantallois, France, Oc- 
 tober 5, 1918. After other means of communication 
 had failed Corporal Graves voluntarily carried 
 messages from the regimental post of command to 
 advanced positions through several enemy barrages 
 of gas and high-explosive shells. He continued on 
 duty, even after being wounded, until he was ex- 
 hausted. Home address, Mrs. Amaretta Graves, 
 wife, 1128 Euclid Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa. 
 
 GRAY, COLA A First Sergeant 
 
 Company A, 102d Machine Gun Battalion. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action at Marcheville, 
 France, September 26, 1918. When all of his offi- 
 cers had been wounded. Sergeant Gray took com- 
 mand of the company and led it throughout the at- 
 tack under terrific fire from all arms, showing high 
 qualities of leadership and personal bravery. Home 
 address, Mrs. Harry E. Gray, mother, Marion 
 Street, Oak Park, III. 
 
 GRAY, JOSEPH W. . . . First Lieutenant 
 7th U. S. Engineers. For extraordinary heroism 
 in action in Romagne, France, October 18, 1918. 
 Lieutenant Gray, although wounded, personally 
 supervised the construction of a bridge under severe 
 artillery and direct machine-gun fire, thereby mak- 
 ing it possible for the infantry and artillery to ad- 
 vance to more advantageous positions. Home ad- 
 dress. Dr. D. W. Gray, father, 308 Second Street, 
 TitusviUe. Pa. 
 
 GRAY, THOMAS J Private 
 
 Company M, 168th Infantry. He distinguished 
 himself northeast of Chateau-Thierry, France, on 
 July 28, 1918, when, with four other men, he raided 
 an enemy machine-gun nest held by 12 Germans. As 
 a result of their daring and presence of mind, one of 
 the enemy was killed, the other 11 captured, and 
 their four machine-guns turned upon the retreating 
 foe. Home address, Mrs. Jolly J. Adams, Ruthilda, 
 Sask. 
 
 GREEN, DONALD R Sergeant 
 
 Deceased. Battery E, 12th Field Artillery. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Thiaucourt, 
 France, September 12, 1918. Sergeant Green con- 
 tinued in the service of his piece under a galling en- 
 filading fire. In his fortitude and devotion to duty, 
 he set a high example to the men of his section until 
 he and his entire crew were casualties. He was 
 killed while serving his piece. Next of kin, Mrs. 
 S. M. Green, 1106 Columbia Road, Washington, 
 D. C. 
 
 GREEN, DONALD W. . . Second Lieutenant 
 167th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action northeast of Chateau-Thierry, France, 
 July 26 to August 1, 1918. He set an example of 
 heroism and devotion to duty at Coix Rouge 
 Farm, when he continued to lead his platoon 
 through heavy fire for five days after being wounded. 
 Home address, Mrs. Lousdale Green, 5639 Kra- 
 wood Avenue, Chicago, 111. 
 
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 GREEN, ERNEST B Private 
 
 Company D, 118th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, Septem- 
 ber 25, 1918. Although stunned and bruised by a 
 shell which burst in his trench, he went to the aid of 
 a comrade outside of the trench and brought him to 
 safety. This was in full view of the enemy and un- 
 der heavy shelling. Home address, 18 South Valley 
 Street, Concord, N. C. 
 
 GREEN, GARLAND Private 
 
 Company D, 30th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Mezy, France, July 15, 1918. 
 During the German artillery bombardment of July 
 15, Private Green carried messages between com- 
 pany and battaUon headquarters, and, although 
 wounded in the arm, refused evacuation until re- 
 lieved two days later. Home address, Mrs. Nancy 
 Green, mother. Barkers Creek, N. C. 
 
 GREEN, WALLACE Sergeant 
 
 Deceased. Company M, 6th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action at Frapelle, France, 
 August 17, 1918. He unhesitatingly and with great 
 coolness and courage went forward under a heavy 
 enemy barrage to destroy wire entanglements and 
 continued this hazardous work until killed. Next of 
 kin, Mrs. Elizabeth Green, mother, Eure, N. C. 
 
 GREEN, WILLIE Corporal 
 
 Company B, 358th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Vilcey, France, September 13, 
 1918. While officers were holding a conference in a 
 dugout on our outpost line, a German patrol came 
 across a small footbridge directly to the entrance of 
 the dugout and threw a grenade inside. Corporal 
 Green, without any thought of personal danger, in 
 order to save his officers from injury, stood on the 
 grenade and then shot two of the retreating patrol. 
 Home address, J. D. Green, Hastings, Okla. 
 
 GREENE, DON Private 
 
 Company H, 353d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near the Bois de Barricourt, 
 France, November 2, 1918. Private Greene dis- 
 played conspicuous bravery in twice carrying im- 
 portant messages across an area under heavy shell 
 and machine-gun fire from the front and flanks. 
 Home address, Mrs. Edna M. Green, wife, Eldo- 
 rado, Kansas. 
 
 GREENE, HAROLD . . First Sergeant 
 
 Company H, 107th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Ronssoy, France, September 
 29, 1918. When his commanding officer was severe- 
 ly wounded and evacuated. First Sergeant Greene 
 took command of the company and led it into effect- 
 ive combat. He continued to lead the company for- 
 ward through a terrific fire of artillery and machine- 
 guns for more than a mile after being severely 
 wounded, and refused to be evacuated until he had 
 received a second wound which made it impossible 
 for him to continue further. Home address, Mrs. 
 Cora M. Greene, wife, 190 Hawley Street, Bingham- 
 ton, N. Y. 
 
 GREENE, JAMES A Corporal 
 
 Company F, 26th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Cantigny, France, June 7, 
 1918. While in charge of an outpost. Corporal 
 Greene was attacked by a patrol of 12 Germans and 
 held his ground single-handed after the other mem- 
 bers of the outpost were either killed or wounded. 
 He inflicted heavy casualties on the enemy patrol, 
 repulsing it, and then held his post until relief came. 
 Home address, Charles F. Greene, father, 333 
 Plainfield Street, Providence, R. I. 
 
 GREENE, JOHN N Captain 
 
 6th Field Artillery . Attacked in a dugout by a 
 arge party of Germans, he was wounded by the ex- 
 
 plosion of an enemy hand grenade. He refused to 
 surrender when ordered to do so, but instead fought 
 vigorously until he had wounded or driven away all 
 of the attacking party. Home address, Mrs. Harry 
 S. Greene, mother, Staunton, Va. 
 
 GREENWAY, JOHN C. . Lieutenant Colonel 
 101st Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Verdun, France, October 23, 1918. Dur- 
 ing a terrific enemy shelling on two of his battalions, 
 and after both his battalion commanders had been 
 wounded. Colonel Greenway personally directed 
 the activities and greatly encouraged his forces by 
 his presence. Leading them in attack he demon- 
 strated the utmost valor at the most critical mo- 
 ments, and he was the first of his command to enter 
 the German trench which marked the objective of 
 the day's attack. Home address, Miss C. I. 
 Greenway, sister. Hot Springs, Ark. 
 
 GREENWOOD, HARRY L. . . . Sergeant 
 Deceased. Company K, 315th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Malancourt, 
 France, September 26, 1918. On September 26 
 Sergeant Greenwood personally led a patrol oi four 
 men against a machine-gun which was holding up 
 the advance, captured the gun and nine prisoners. 
 He inspired his men to greater effort by his excellent 
 example, under heavy machine-gun fire, and was 
 killed while reorganizing his platoon after a counter- 
 attack. Next of kin, Mrs. Greenwood, mother, 
 2839 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, Pa. 
 
 GRESHAM, FRANK B Sergeant 
 
 Company G, 39th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near the Bois de Fay, France, 
 September 26, 1918. After his patrol had been twice 
 scattered by machine-gun fire. Sergeant Gresham 
 continued hiis reconnaissance, accornpanied by only 
 one other soldier, and secured the information for 
 which he had been sent. Upon rejoining his com- 
 pany he was placed in command of his platoon, 
 whose commander had been wounded, and succeed- 
 ed in reorganizing it under heavy shell fire. Home 
 address, Mrs. Elizabeth Gresham, mother, 1022 
 Lalcott Street, Augusta, Ga. 
 
 GREY, CHARLES G Captain 
 
 Aviation Section, 213th Aero Pursuit Squadron. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action near Mont- 
 medy, France, November 4, 1918. While leading a 
 patrol of three machines. Captain Grey observed a 
 formation of our bombing planes hard pressed by 12 
 of the enemy. He attacked the leading enemy ma- 
 chine without hesitation, thereby attracting the 
 enemy's fire and allowing the bombing machines to 
 escape undamaged. Home address, Walter C. Grey, 
 father, 217 West Lake Street, Chicago, 111. 
 
 GRIBBON, JOHN J Sergeant 
 
 Company D, 165th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Meurcy Ferme, France, July 
 30, 1918. When his patrol had been caught under a 
 severe cross fire by machine-guns and most of the 
 members killed or wounded, and the survivors 
 withdrawn to cover, it was discovered that a 
 wounded man had been left at the farthest point to 
 which the patrol had advanced. Sergeant Gribbon, 
 then a corporal, volunteered to rescue him. Run- 
 ning a hundred yards over open country swept by 
 withering machine-gun fire, he reached the severely 
 wounded member of his patrol, and half dragged, 
 half carried his helpless comrade back with him to 
 safety. Home address, John Gribbon, cousin, 1420 
 Vyce Avenue, New York City. 
 
 GRIDER, THOMAS E Private 
 
 Company C, 16th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 22d, 
 1918. Private Grider carried important messages 
 through heavy shell and machine-gun fire and 
 
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 fought his way through territory occupied by the 
 enemy. Home address, Mrs. Nellie B. Rockwell, 
 2223 Cannon Street, Danville, 111. 
 
 GRIFFEN, WILLIAM L Corporal 
 
 Deceased. 45th Company, 5th Regiment, U. S. 
 M. C. Killed in action at Chateau-Thierry, France, 
 June 6, 1918, he gave the supreme proof of that ex- 
 traordinary heroism which will serve as an example 
 to hitherto untried troops. Next of kin, Mrs. E. M. 
 McConnell, sister, 1310 Avery Street, Parkersburg, 
 W. Va. 
 
 GRIFFIN, HARRY Q. . Second Lieutenant 
 
 Deceased. Infantry. When the first attack on 
 Hill 200, near St. Aznan, France, was made by Amer- 
 ican troops on July 16, 1918, he led his platoon to 
 the most advanced point reached by any detach- 
 ment and was killed when within 20 yards of an 
 enemy machine-gun emplacement. Next of kin, 
 Mrs. William G. Crooker, sister, 91 Fremont Street, 
 Winthrop, Mass. 
 
 GRIFFIN, MARTIN G. . . First Lieutenant 
 23d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near St. Etienne, France, October 6, 1918. 
 After the major and adjutant of the battalion had 
 been killed. Lieutenant Griffin took command of the 
 battalion and led it in an attack over difficult ter- 
 rain, under heavy machine-gun and artillery fire. He 
 gained his objective and held it. Home address, 
 Mrs. Katherine Griffin, wife, 29 Ford Street, Fall 
 River, Mass. 
 
 GRIFFIN, ROBERT A Captain 
 
 364th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Epinonville, France, September 26-29, 
 1918. His company having suddenly become trap- 
 ped in the smoke and fog under heavy enemy artil- 
 lery fire. Captain Griffin displayed notable coolness 
 in getting his men to cover in a trench near by, be- 
 ing the last to take shelter, though he was knocked 
 down by bursting shell in so doing. As soon as the 
 fire abated he quickly redisposed his men and led 
 them toward the enemy. On the next afternoon, 
 during the attack on Epinonville, he led eleven sol- 
 diers in a successful charge on an enemy machine- 
 gun nest. Later he personally assisted in carrying 
 in wounded men of his company under heavy ma- 
 chine-gun fire. On the afternoon of September 29 
 this officer was severely wounded while on a patrol, 
 but he continued on under heavy machine-gun and 
 artillery fire, and successfully accomplished his mis- 
 sion. Home address, Mrs. Robert A. Griffin, wife, 
 Evansdale, San Jose, Cal. 
 
 GRIFFITH, CHAUNCEY M. . . . Private 
 Battery F, 10th Field Artillery. For extraordin- 
 ary heroism in action near Greves Farm, France, 
 July 15, 1918. Responding to a call for volunteers. 
 Private Griffith, with eight other soldiers, manned 
 two guns of a French battery which had been de- 
 serted by the French during the unprecedented fire, 
 after many casualties had been inflicted on their 
 forces. For two hours he remained at this post and 
 poured an effective fire into the ranks of the enemy. 
 Home address. Miss Bertha Griffith, sister, Amery, 
 Wis. 
 
 GRIFFITH, LUTHER C Private 
 
 Company G, 120th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, Sep- 
 tember 29, 1918. When the other members of a 
 Lewis-gun crew had become casualties, he operated 
 the gun singlehanded, and, attacking an enemy 
 machine-gun emplacement, killed the gunner and 
 made the other two members of the crew prisoners. 
 Home address, Mrs. Lizzie Griffith, mother. 
 Reidaville, N. C. 
 
 GRIFFITH, OSCAR C. . Private (First Class) 
 Deceased. U. S. Ambulance Service, Medical 
 Corps, 1st Division. On April 26, 1918, he dis- 
 played extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty 
 in going to the assistance of a wounded man lying in 
 the open and administering first aid under heavy 
 fire. He was killed while engaged in this courageous 
 service. Next of kin, Andrew W. Griffith, R. F. D. 
 3, Gladsden, Ala. 
 
 GRIFFITH, WALTER Private 
 
 Company G, 16th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action in the Argonne Forest, France, 
 October 4, 1918. Private Griffith was 'delivering a 
 message to the front line when he encountered an 
 enemy machine-gun firing on our front line troops 
 from the rear. He crawled to the emplacement and 
 silenced the fire from the gun by killing both gun- 
 ners. Home address, John Griffith, father. Hitch- 
 ins, Ky. 
 
 GRIFFITHS, ALFRED S Captain 
 
 308th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Ville Savoye, France, August 19, 1918. 
 While suffering from the effects of gas. Captain 
 Griffiths led a liaison pati ol to the flanking battalion 
 across an open slope and under direct enemy obser- 
 vation, exposed during the whole journey to terrific 
 artillery and machine-gun fire. He remained on 
 duty as battalion adjutant after all other officers 
 had been evacuated because of the effects of gas, al- 
 though he had been rendered temporarily speechless 
 and blind by a severe gassing. Home address, 
 Naomi Griffiths, wife, Amityville, Long Island, N.Y. 
 
 GRIMES, EUSTIS B. . . Second Lieutenant 
 102d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion at Marcheville, France, September 26, 1918. 
 During a violent enemy bombardment Lieutenant 
 Grimes advanced with his detachment under in- 
 tense machine-gun fire, wiped out a machine-gun 
 nest, and captured the gun, which had been harass- 
 ing the right of our line. He displayed exceptional 
 bravery and resoui cef ulness throughout the entire 
 engagement. Home address, Mrs. Sarah J. Grimes, 
 54 School Street, Belmont, Mass. 
 
 GRINDLE, IVOR Private 
 
 Company D, 103d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Marcheville, France, Septem- 
 ber 26, 1918. He, with Sergeant John P. Diggins, 
 climbed out of a trench in the face of severe shrapnel 
 and machine-gun fire, proceeding 150 yards across 
 an open space to the aid of a wounded officer and 
 dressed his wounds. Home address, John L. Grin- 
 die, father, Bucksport, Me. 
 
 GRINSTEAD, JAMES R Sergeant 
 
 Company M, 137th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Buzemont, France, Septem- 
 ber 26-28-30, 1918. Although wounded in the foot, 
 while still in the departure trench, he went forward 
 in the attack with his company. Later, he led two 
 platoons to the attack against superior numbers, and 
 in the face of withering fire. Wounded a second 
 time, he refused to be evacuated until the regiment 
 was relieved. Next of kin, Elmer E. Grinstead, 
 father, Pawhuska, Okla. 
 
 GRISHAM, JESSE M Corporal 
 
 Deceased. Company L, 359th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Fey-en-Haye, 
 France, September 12, 1918. When the advance of 
 his company was halted by an impassable barbed- 
 wire entanglement, he voluntarily jumped out of a 
 trench in the face of heavy machine-gun fire and cut 
 sufficient paths through the wire to enable the com- 
 pany to continue its advance. In the performance 
 of this self-sacrificing act this gallant soldier was 
 killed. Next of kin, Mrs. Mary Lockey, mother, 
 HoUand. Ark. 
 
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 GRISWOLD, AVA H. . . . First Sergeant 
 Company C, 125th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Romange, France, October 
 9-12, 1918. He displayed initiative and marked per- 
 sonal bravery in voluntarily organizing the leading 
 gatrols under heavy fire beyond the front lines of 
 is company. He thus obtained valuable informa- 
 tion, his activity providing against surprise attacks 
 by the enemy at a critical period. When he could 
 not obtain volunteers for patrols, he did not hesitate 
 to go on dangerous reconnaissance missions by him- 
 self. Home address, Mrs. Anna H. Griswold, 324 
 West Pine Street, Paxton. 111. 
 
 GRISWOLD, CHAUNCEY J. . . . 
 
 Private (First Class) 
 
 Medical Detachment, 312th Infantry. For extra- 
 ordinary heroism in action near Grand-Pr6, France, 
 October 16, 1918. Private Griswold volunteered to 
 leave his battalion which was in support, and went 
 forward to the front line where he established a 
 dressing station. He remained with this advance 
 station during the entire time it was in the line and 
 gave first aid to the wounded under constant shell 
 fire and through frequent gas attacks. Home ad- 
 dress, Elsie L. Griswold, mother, 17 East Cottage 
 Street, Dorchester, Mass. 
 
 GRISWOLD, LEVI W Corporal 
 
 Deceased. Company C, 139th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action in the Montrebeau 
 Woods, France, September 29, 1918. During a hostile 
 counterattack Corporal Griswold, with absolute dis- 
 regard for personal safety, crept out from a shell 
 hole under terrific machine-gun fire and gas bom- 
 bardment in an attempt to assist a wounded com- 
 rade to adjust his gas mask. He was killed in the 
 performance of this self-sacrificing mission. Next 
 of kin, Mrs. Alice McAninch, mother. Yarrow, Mo. 
 
 GRIZEL, MARCEL Gunner 
 
 French Army. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Martzwiller, Alsace, September 1, 1918. 
 On September 1, 1918, at the railroad garage near 
 Martzwiller, Gunner Grizel unhesitatingly entered 
 an area under heavy bombardment by the enemy, 
 and, as a member of the train crew, assisted in the 
 removal of nine cars of ammunition to a place of 
 safety. This was accomplished in spite of the track 
 being cut and limbs of trees being thrown across the 
 track by bursting shells. Home address not given. 
 
 GROBTUCK, SAMUEL D. . Private (First Class) 
 Deceased. Company K, 30Sth Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Ville Savoye, 
 France, August 22, 1918. While carrying a message 
 to his battalion commander asking for reinforce- 
 ments, Private Grobtuck passed through the village 
 of Ville Savoye filled with mustard gas, and was 
 killed by shell fire while crossing an open field under 
 direct observation of the enemy. Next of kin, 
 Abraham Grobtuck, father, 94 Orchard Street, New 
 York City. 
 
 GROENENBOON, ONNO .... Private 
 Company L, 16th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism at Cantigny, France, June 2, 1918. Private 
 Groenenboon went forward under intense machine- 
 gun and artillery tire and assisted in the removal of a 
 wounded soldier over a distance of one kilometer. 
 Next of kin, Ary Groenenboon, father Volga, 
 S. Dak. 
 
 GROFF, JOHN .... Gunnery Sergeant 
 Company K, 6th Regiment, U. S. M. C. In the 
 Bois de Belleau, France, on June 6, 1918, while out 
 with a patrol to obtain information essential to his 
 commander, he was attacked by a German patrol of 
 superior numbers. With six men he attacked the 
 
 enemy, inflicted heavy losses upon them, and drove 
 them back into the German lines. 
 
 GROS, JOSEPH Lieutenant 
 
 French Army. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Crete des Esparges, France, September 12, 
 1918. During the action near Crete des Esparges 
 Lieutenant Gros established and maintained liaison 
 with American troops, and against dangerous and 
 violent counterattacks he organized and defended 
 his position. During all attacks by his organization 
 he was always conspicuous by his bravery and gal- 
 lantry, and his example of courage and bravery was 
 an inspiration to his men. 
 
 GROSS, GEORGE Private 
 
 Deceased. Company D, 372d Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Sechault, 
 France, >-eptember 29, 1918. Although he had been 
 badly gassed, he kept his machine-gun in action 
 until he fell beside his gun. Next of kin, Mrs. Mar- 
 garet Marshall, sister, 2822 O Street, Northwest, 
 Washington, D. C. 
 
 GROVE. GLENN M Sergeant 
 
 Company D, 11th Machine Gun BattaUon. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Nantillois, 
 France, September 26, 1918. Sergeant Grove, with 
 two officers, using captured German Maxim guns, 
 pushed forward to a heavily shelled area from which 
 the other troops had withdrawn, and by their accu- 
 rate and effective fire kept groups of the enemy from 
 occupying advantageous positions. When given 
 permission to withdraw, Sergeant Grove declined to 
 do so, but maintained fire superiority all afternoon 
 until it became too dark to see. His conspicuous 
 gallantry furnished an inspiration to the other mem- 
 bers of the command. Home address, Mrs. John H. 
 Grove, 314 Mifllin Street, Huntingdon, Pa. 
 
 GROVES, JOHN H Sergeant 
 
 Company L, 325th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near St. Juvin, France, October 
 16, 1918. Sergeant Groves led a patrol against a 
 machine-gun nest which was causing many casual- 
 ties in his company. He then worked his way to the 
 rear of another machine-gun position, charged it, 
 capturing three prisoners, two guns, and killing six 
 of the enemy. Home address, Mrs. John Groves, 
 mother. Water Street, Warehouse Point, Conn. 
 
 GROWDON, JAMES P Captain 
 
 4th Engineers. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion west of Fismes, France, August 5, 1918. After 
 reconnoitering a sector of the River Vesle in advance 
 of the front hnes of the infantry for the purpose of 
 selecting a site for a footbridge. Captain Growdon 
 went with a small party of engineers through an 
 enemy barrage from 77-miUimeter and one-pounder 
 guns and assisted in directing the construction wwk. 
 As soon as the operations were discovered machine- 
 gun fire was opened upon the party, but they con- 
 tinued at work, removing the German wire entan- 
 glements and successfully completing a bridge, 
 which was of great value in subsequent operatior^. 
 Home address, Mrs. Hazel E. Growdon, wife, R. F. 
 D. 3, McMinnville, Oregon. 
 
 GRULKEY, FRED F Private 
 
 Company C, 113th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action in the Bois D'Ormont, northeast 
 of St. Mogneux, France, October 12, 1918. He was 
 seruiously wounded in the chest, but he continued 
 in the advance until he was again wounded, when 
 he crawled forward with his company to its objec- 
 tive. Home address, Mrs. Emma Grulkey, mother, 
 Foss, Okla. 
 
 CRUMLEY. FRED Corporal 
 
 Company I, 166th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 
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 heroism in action east of Rheims, France, July 15, 
 1918. After his rifle had been put out of commission 
 Crumley jumped to the parapet with hand gre- 
 nades, with which he aided materially in compelling 
 the retreat of the Germans. Home address, Mrs. 
 Elizabeth Crumley, mother, 918 West Mount Street, 
 Columbus, Ohio. 
 
 GRUNDY, JOHN Private 
 
 Company K, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Tuilerie Farm, France, No- 
 vember 1, 1918. Private Grundy made his way 
 through heavy shell and machine-gun fire to his 
 lieutenant, who had been seriously wounded, and 
 dressed his wounds. He later rendered excellent 
 service by keeping liaison between the platoons of 
 his company while they were under severe machine- 
 gun and shell fire. He continued to render valuable 
 service in this way until wounded. Home address, 
 John N. Grundy, father, 216 Tioga Street, Philadel- 
 phia, Pa, 
 
 GUCWA. JOSEPH Private 
 
 Company F, 26th Infantry. Severely wounded at 
 the beginning of the offensive near Soissons, France, 
 July 19, 1918, he remained with his company 
 throughout the day, attacked with it again in the 
 evening, and accompanied it, fighting bravely until 
 it reached its objective. Home address, Andrew 
 Gucwa, 538 Market Street, Newark, N. J. 
 
 GUDE, CHARLES J. . . Private (First Class) 
 Company D, 342d Machine Gun Battalion. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Bouclair, 
 France, November 3, 1918. After being twice 
 wounded and unconscious for about an hour, upon 
 being revived Private Gude took command of his 
 squad and later of his section, after the squad and 
 section leaders had been wounded, refusing first aid 
 until he was relieved and ordered to the rear by his 
 platoon commander. Home address, Mrs. Helen 
 Gude, wife. Ninth Street, Sixth Corso, Nebraska 
 City, Nebr. 
 
 GUENTHER, CHARLES R. . . . Private 
 102d Infantry. He was wounded while reporting 
 to his post under a heavy bombardment of his bat- 
 tery on February 28, 1918. He nevertheless served 
 his gun during the whole duration of the barrage, 
 and, although wounded, he displayed extraordinary 
 bravery and gave a fine example of devotion to 
 duty. Home address, Alois Guenther, father, 4 Day 
 Street, Webster, Mass. 
 
 GUESS, JOHN, JR Sergeant 
 
 Deceased. Company H, 364th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Eclisfontaine, 
 France, September 28, 1918. Assisted by another 
 sergeant, and leading a combat group across an 
 open valley under constant hostile fire. Sergeant 
 Guess completed the capture of four machine-gun 
 nests and three prisoners. He was seriously wound- 
 ed in the encounter and died soon afterwards. Next 
 of kin Mrs. Emma Guess, mother, R. F. D., Box 
 97, El Monte, CaUf. 
 
 GUINET, EUGENE Lieutenant 
 
 Observer, 208th Aero Squadron, French Army. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action near Nantillois, 
 Meuse, October 6, 1918. This officer displayed re- 
 markable gallantry and devotion to duty when he 
 engaged in combat against a superior force of enemy 
 pursuit planes. In the course of the action his pilot 
 was killed. Lieutenant Guinet took control of the 
 machine and brought it back under fire to friendly 
 territory and was seriously wounded in the landing. 
 Home address, M. Eugene David Guinet, Fures, 
 Lsere, France. 
 
 GUINUP, EARL M Private 
 
 Company K, 312th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 
 heroism in action near Grand-Pr6, France, October 
 23, 1918. While Grand-Pr6 was being severely bom- 
 barded by artillery. Private Guinup volunteered to 
 enter a section of the town to determine the »dvisa- 
 bility of his company's entrance therein. He suc- 
 cessfully accomplished his mission through the se- 
 vere barrage and returned with the necessary infor- 
 mation for the entrance. Home address, Mrs. 
 Guinup, 160 West Second Street, Fulton, N. Y. 
 
 GULBRANDSON, ARVID W. . . . 
 
 Second Lieutenant 
 
 Deceased. 132d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bois de Chaume, France, 
 October 8, 1918. Leading his platoon against an 
 enemy machine-gun nest which was infiicting severe 
 casualties on his battalion, Lieutenant Gulbrandson 
 continued to advance alone in the face of the anni- 
 hilating machine-gun fire, after 14 of his men were 
 killed about him. Before reaching his objective, 
 he was killed by machine-gun fire from his right 
 flank. Next of kin, A. M. Gulbrandson, father, 
 2212 North Keystone Avenue, Chicago, 111. 
 
 GULLION, OTTO Sergeant 
 
 82d Company, 6th Marines. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bayonville, France, Novem- 
 ber 1, 1918. Exposing himself to enemy fire. Ser- 
 geant Gullion advanced ahead of his platoon into a 
 ravine and captured, single-handed, a German 
 officer and four men. Home address, Mrs. A. Gull- 
 ion, Glencoe, Ky. 
 
 GUMBS, ESRIC C. . . Private (First Class) 
 Company E, 310th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Autheand-Sy, France, No- 
 vember 2-4, 1918. Private Gumbs, while acting as 
 battalion runner, repeatedly crossed areas subjected 
 to heavy shell and machine-gun fire, carrying mes- 
 sages to and from flank companies. His work, per- 
 formed with unhesitating devotion to duty, mater- 
 ially contributed to the successful advance of his 
 battalion. Next of kin, Mrs. Sarah A. Gumbs, 211 
 Warren Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. 
 
 GUMM, JAY D Sergeant 
 
 117th Train, Headquarters and Military Police, 
 42d Division. For extraordinary heroism in action 
 at Vadenay, north of Chalons-sur-Marne, France, 
 July 15, 1918. During the sheUing of Vadenay he 
 voluntarily left a place of safety and went through 
 heavy fire of major-caliber shells and rescued a 
 French soldier who was lying, severely wounded, in 
 the street. Home address, Mrs. Lulu V. Gumm, 
 mother, 4211 Cedar Street, Dallas, Texas. 
 
 GUMP, NOAH L Private 
 
 Conpany B, 7th Engineers. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near BrieuUes, France, November 
 5, 1918. When three of the boats supporting a pon- 
 toon bridge across the Meuse River were destroyed 
 by artillery fire. Private Gump voluntarily waded 
 into the stream under heavy artillery and machine- 
 gun fire and held up the deck of the bridge until new 
 boats were launched and placed in position. Next of 
 kin, Mrs. Lelia Hill, sister, R. F. D. 2, Fulton, Kans. 
 
 GUNCKLE, WILK Private 
 
 Company M, 148th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Heurne, Belgium, November 
 3, 1918. He volunteered and guided ammunition 
 carriers to advanced positions, despite the fact that 
 he was seriously wounded in the face, which made it 
 necessary to hold a bandage in place during the jour- 
 ney to and from the front. After receiving treat- 
 ment at the first-aid station he returned to his 
 duties. Home address, Mrs. Ardella Gunckle, 
 mother, Osgood, Ohio. 
 
 GUNDELACH, ANDRE P. . First Lieutenant 
 Deceased. Pilot, Air Service, 96th Aero Squad- 
 
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 ron. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
 Buxieres, France, September 12, 1918. Lieutenant 
 Gundelach, with Second Lieutenant Pennington H. 
 Way, observer, volunteered for a hazardous mis- 
 sion to bomb concentrations of enemy troops. They 
 successfully bombed their objective, but while re- 
 turning were attacked by eight enemy planes. 
 Their plane was brought down in flames and both 
 officers killed. Next of kin. Major C. D. Meyer, 
 Q. M. C, 5802 Kenmore Avenue, Chicago, 111. 
 
 GUNN, FRED L Private 
 
 Company D, 28th Infantry. At the battle of 
 Cantigny, France, May 28-31, 1918, he repeatedly on 
 his own initiative left the security of the trench to 
 administer first aid under fire and in full view of the 
 enemy snipers and machine-gunners. His brave 
 conduct was a noble example and his ministration 
 relieved suffering and saved lives. Home address, 
 Charles J. Gunn, brother, 316 State Street, 
 Meridian, Miss. 
 
 GUSTAFSON, CARL . . Private (First Class) 
 Company C, 2d Engineers. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Medeah Ferme, France, Oc- 
 tober 8-9, 1918. Engaged as runner. Private Gus- 
 tafson constantly carried messages through a sector 
 which was under intense shell and machine-gun fire 
 and infested with sniper fire. Home address, Mrs. 
 Augusta Gustafson, 323 Hawthorne Street, Eureka, 
 Cal. 
 
 GUSTAFSON, CHARLES .... Private 
 Company G, 5th Ammunition Train. For extra- 
 ordinary heroism in action near Septsarges, France, 
 October 24, 1918. When an enemy shell struck 
 some pyrotechnics stored in the ammunition dump 
 of his organization. Private Gustafson assisted in 
 removing inflammable material and placing the fire 
 under control. Through his coolness and courage 
 the destruction of a large quantity of near-by am- 
 munition was avoided. Home address, W. L. 
 Chamberlain, 294 Willow Street, Waterbury, Conn. 
 
 GUSTAFSON, JOHN A. . Second Lieutenant 
 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Chateau-Thierry, France, 
 June 23, 1918. During an advance by his company 
 Lieutenant Gustafson (then a sergeant) directed a 
 charge on an enemy machine-gun emplacement, 
 destroying four guns and taking 28 prisoners. Later 
 in the attack he alone charged a machine-gun nest, 
 killing one gunner, wounding another, and causing 
 the remaining three to surrender. Home address, 
 Emily Gustafson, mother, 118 Poplar Street, 
 Kane, Pa. 
 
 GUTHRIE, ELMER F Sergeant 
 
 Company E, 353d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Barricourt, France, Novem- 
 ber 1, 1918. When his battalion encountered heavy 
 machine-gun fire, which stopped its advance. Ser- 
 geant Guthrie quickly organized a group of ten or 
 twelve men from different companies and led them 
 with exceptional dash and courage, in an attack on 
 the enemy gun. Skillfully picking out a protected 
 route, he succeeded in flanking the nest and annihil- 
 ating the crew. Home address, Mrs. Anna Guthrie, 
 mother. General Delivery, Hutchinson, Kansas. 
 
 GUTHRIE, MURRAY K. . First Lieutenant 
 Air service, 13th Aero Squadron. For extraor- 
 dinary heroism in action near Andsvanne, France, 
 October 1, 1918. Lieutenant Guthrie was a mem- 
 ber of an offensive patrol of four planes, which was 
 attacked far behind the enemy's lines by six Ger- 
 man machines. One of our pilots was forced to 
 withdraw by the failure of his machine-guns, and 
 two others were surrounded and overpowered. 
 Lieutenant Guthrie fought the six enemy planes 
 alone for ten niinutes and destroyed one of them. 
 
 For the following act of extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Montefaucon, France, October 4, 1918, 
 Lieutenant Guthrie is awarded an oak leaf cluster 
 to be worn with the D stinsruished Service Cross. 
 When the leader of his patrol was blown to pieces 
 by a shell. Lieutenant (juthrie took command and 
 attacked the formation of six enemy planes. Al- 
 though he became separated from hi3_ companions, 
 he succeeded in destroying one of his opponents. 
 For the following act of extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Fontaine, France, November 4, 1918, 
 Lieutenant Guthrie is awarded a second oak leaf 
 cluster to be worn with the Distineruished 
 Service Cross. As flight commander. Lieutenant 
 Guthrie led his formation of six planes to the 
 attack of seven enemy planes (type, Fokker) ; six of 
 the enemy were destroyed, one of which was sent 
 down by this officer. Immediately following this 
 combat he attacked and drove off four hostile ma- 
 chines (type, Fokker), which were about to attack 
 one of our balloons. Home address, K. R. Guthrie, 
 father, care of A. T. & N. Railway, Mobile, Ala. 
 
 GUY, LEONARD E Sergeant 
 
 Company C, 58th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Nantillois, France, Septem- 
 ber 27, 1918. Sergeant Guy displayed exceptional 
 courage in attacking single-handed a machine-gun 
 emplacement, capturing the gun and taking as 
 prisoners three machine-gunners. Home address, 
 Mrs. Martha Draper, mother, Aladdin, Wash. 
 
 GUYER, THOMAS L Private 
 
 Company I, 1 19th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, Septem- 
 ber, 1918. Although wounded severely by shell 
 fire, he remained on duty as machine-gun ammu- 
 nition carrier throughout the day, refusing to be 
 evacuated. His example of courage inspired those 
 serving near him. Home address , Mrs. Mable 
 Shutts, mother, 332 East Seventh Street, Erie, Pa. 
 
 GUYOT, BENJAMIN .... Lieutenant 
 Pilot. French, 218th Escadrille. For extraordin- 
 ary heroism in action in the region of St. Mihiel, 
 France, September 14-15, 1918. Lieutenant Guyot, 
 without protection, made three separate and dis- 
 tinct trips well into the enemy's lines; disregarding 
 antiaircraft and ground machine-gun fire, he ac- 
 complished artUlery adjustments of the highest mili- 
 tary value. 
 
 HAAS, ROBERT K. . . . First Lieutenant 
 308th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Revillon, France, September 10, 1918. 
 During the attack on Revillon, Lieutenant Haas 
 voluntarily left his shelter and went across an open 
 slope in full observation of the enemy and under 
 heavy machine-gun fire to the aid of a wounded sol- 
 dier, bringing him back to our lines for first-aid 
 treatment. Home address, K. Haas, father, 7 East 
 Sixty-ninth Street, New York City. 
 
 HABECKER, GUY M Corporal 
 
 Company I, 316th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Verdun, France, November 
 4-6, 1918. While performing the duties of supply 
 sergeant. Corporal Habecker succeeded in getting 
 food to his company which was holding the outpost 
 line. He led carrying parties through heavy shell 
 fire, bringing hot coffee and bread to the men. On 
 one occasion he made the journey unaided, taking 
 with him a large quantity of bread. Home address, 
 William E. Habecker, father, LandesviUe, Pa. 
 
 HACKER, HENRY E Private 
 
 Company A, 110th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Apremont, France, October 
 1, 1918. He overheard a lieutenant report to the 
 battalion commander the location of an enemy ma- 
 chine-gun nest which was causing heavy casualties 
 among our troops. Due to heavy shelling, delay in 
 
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 the bringing up of a one-pounder crew was serious, 
 and Private Hacker, realizing the need for immed- 
 iately silencing the enemy machine-guns, actmg on 
 his own initiative, advanced alone over a fire-swept 
 area for about 500 yards, attacked and captured the 
 enemy crews of six men and two machine-guns and 
 brought them back to our lines. Home address, 
 Mrs. Anna Hacker, wife, 960 Tinton Avenue, 
 Bronx, New York City. 
 
 HADNETT, GEORGE Corporal 
 
 Company F, 145th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action east of Baccarat, France, August 
 15, 1918. He was in command of a small advance 
 
 Eost which was successfully held by three men and 
 imself against a raid by 80 of the enemy. Two of 
 his party were killed, but the staunch defense of the 
 others drove off the raiders. He personally killed 
 three of the enemy in hand-to-hand fighting. Home 
 address Richard Hadnett, father, 351 Wayne 
 Avenue, Youngstown, Ohio. 
 
 HAEFLIGER, FRED Private 
 
 Company C, 6th Machine Gun Battalion, U. S. 
 M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
 St. Etienne, France, October 3, 1918. When our 
 advance infantry was forced to withdraw. Private 
 Haefliger's machine-gun crew refused to withdraw, 
 but calmly set up their machine-gun. The gun was 
 upset by a bursting hand grenade, which also injured 
 Private Haefiiger and another member of the squad. 
 Despite their injuries, they immediately reset the 
 gun and opened fire on the advancing Germans 
 when 20 feet distant, causing the Germans to break 
 and retreat in disorder. Home address, Joseph Haef- 
 liger, father, Rice Lake, Wis. 
 
 HAGAN, LUTHER J Private 
 
 Company K, 119th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, Septem- 
 ber 29, 1918. When his squad was held up by fire 
 from a sniper's post, he advanced alone against it 
 across an open space and drove the others off, 
 allowing a renewal of the advance. Later he braved 
 heavy shell fire to go to the aid of wounded sol- 
 diers, dressing their wounds and assisting them 
 back to the lines. Home address, Osa M. Hagan, 
 father, French Lick, Ind. 
 
 HAGEMEYER, GEORGE K. . . . Private 
 Company M, 107th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bony, France, September 29, 
 1918. During a period that his company was held 
 up by hazardous enemy fire. Private Hagemeyer 
 acted as stretcher bearer and, even though wounded, 
 and ordered to the rear, he continued in the work of 
 removing the wounded. He remained at his task 
 throughout the violent fire until he was wounded 
 five times and forced to retire from loss of blood. 
 Home address, Mrs. Anna H. Hagemeyer, mother, 
 209 West 128th Street, New York City. 
 
 HAGERMAN, OTHO M. . Private (First Class) 
 Company A, 354th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Barricourt, France, Novem- 
 ber 1, 1918. Seeing his platoon held up by murder- 
 ous machine-gun fire, Private Hagerman advanced 
 over an open area, in the face of fierce machine-gun 
 fire, to a point within 150 yards of the enemy, from 
 where he destroyed the machine-gun nest with rifle 
 grenades. Home address, Louis O. Hagerman, 
 father, Kahoka, Mo. 
 
 HAHN, FREDERICK . Second Lieutenant 
 
 Field Artillery. Near Cantigny, France, May 
 28-30, 1918, he unhesitatingly went into heavy shell 
 fire to supervise the repair of telephone lines and to 
 act as runner when the further maintenance of the 
 wires became an impossibility. Home address, Mrs. 
 Dorothea L. Hahn, mother, 1012 Park Avenue 
 East, Savannah, Ga. 
 
 HAHN, JOSEPH C Corporal 
 
 Machine Gun Company, 354th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Remonville, 
 France, November 1, 1918. Corporal Hahn dis- 
 played exceptional bravery and initiative in leading 
 his machine-gun squad through heavy fire ahead of 
 the infantry front line to a point only thirty yards 
 from six enemy machine-guns which defended a hill. 
 Despite the intense grenade and machine-gun fire, 
 which was directed at him, he maintained such ef- 
 fective fire that the hostile guns were put out of 
 action and the infantry advance thereupon resumed. 
 Home address, Mrs. Rose Hahn, mother, 2812 Mag- 
 nolia Avenue, St. Louis, Mo. 
 
 HALE, CLAUD P. . . Private (First Class) 
 Medical Detachment, 354th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Remonville, 
 France, November 1, 1918. Braving the deadly 
 machine-gun and artillery fire, he worked unceas- 
 ingly, and with no regard for his personal safety 
 in administering to wounded men and assisting 
 them to places of safety. He constantly went for- 
 ward into the open under machine-gun fire to aid 
 fallen comrades, and his work was the rneans of 
 saving many lives. Home address, Mrs. William E. 
 Hale, Martinsburg, Mo. 
 
 HALEY, ROBERT ROSCO . First Lieutenant 
 142d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near St. Etienne, France, October 8, 1918. 
 Lieutenant Haley was severely wounded in the 
 head while leading his platoon forward, but he con- 
 tinued in the advance, directing the cutting of wire 
 entanglements under heavy fire. Shortly afterward 
 he received another wound in the face, but he again 
 refused to go to the rear, remaining with his platoon 
 encouraging his men and maintaining organization 
 until he became unconscious. Home address, Mrs. 
 Elizabeth Haley, mother, 617 West Eldra Street, 
 San Antonio, Texas. 
 
 HALFMANN, ANTHONY N. . . Sergeant 
 Deceased. Company B, 150th Machine Gun 
 Battalion. For extraordinary heroism near Villers- 
 Surfere, France, July 28, 1918. He displayed cour- 
 age, coolness, and leadership throughout the attack 
 on the enemy positions north of the River Ourccj. 
 The machine-gun crew which he was directing 
 shot seven enemy snipers from their posts. He was 
 killed while reconnoitering in advance of our lines 
 for an advantageous position for his guns. Next of 
 kin, John Halfmann, father, 233 Rose Street, Fond 
 du Lac, Wisconsin. 
 
 HALL, CHARLES P. . . Lieutenant Colonel 
 Adjutant, Third Infantry Brigade, 2d Division. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action at Vierzy, 
 France, July 18, 1918. At a critical time in the 
 battle, when information was difficult to obtain. 
 Lieutenant Colonel Hall, Brigade Adjutant, vol- 
 unteered to report on the fighting in Vierzy, which 
 was then in the hands of the enemy. Accompany- 
 ing a group of French tanks, he entered the town 
 under intense fire; and, during the advance, went 
 forward through machine-gun fire and carried to 
 safety a wounded man. He assisted materially in 
 maiataining organization among the troops and 
 estabhshed a first aid station at which many woun- 
 ded were cared for, returning later to Brigade 
 Headquarters with valuable information. Home 
 address, Mrs. J. S. Sanders, sister, Beulah, Miss. 
 
 HALL, FRED L Private 
 
 Company E, 26th Infantry. He refused to go to 
 the rear when wounded near Soissons, France, July 
 19, 1918, continued to fire his automatic rifle with 
 effectiveness, and when finally exhausted directed 
 another man in the use of the rifle and attempted to 
 act as ammunition carrier. Home address, Fred E. 
 Hall, Noyon, N. D. 
 
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 HALL. G. W Private 
 
 Deceased. Machine Gun Company, 305th In- 
 fantry. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
 Pincon Farm, France, September 5, 1918. After 
 having been ordered to a place of safety, Private 
 Hall left his shelter and returned to a trench, which 
 was being severely shelled, rescued and brought 
 back two wounded comrades. He was killed in ac- 
 tion three days later. Next of kin, Mrs. Dorothy 
 G. Hall, wife, 25 Ocean Avenue, Patchogue, Long 
 Island, N. Y. 
 
 HALL, HAROLD DE LA MONTE . Private 
 Deceased. Company A, 59th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Bois de Brieulles, 
 France, September 29, 1918. When his company 
 was in a perilous position he volunteered and car- 
 ried a message to battalion headquarters, a dis- 
 tance of 1,000 yards, under heavy artillery and ma- 
 chine-gun fire. On his return journey he was killed. 
 Next of kin, Mrs. Mary E. Amberg, mother, 208-C 
 Brown Street, Charleston, W. Va. 
 
 HALL, HENRY H Private 
 
 Deceased. Company L, 119th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Vermozeele, 
 Belgium, August 31, 1918. When the carrier of a 
 Lewis-gun crew was killed, he took his place; and 
 ammunition becoming exhausted, volunteered to 
 go for a new supply, under heavy fire. Wounded 
 while on this mission, he opened fire on the enemy 
 with his rifle, engaging a hostile patrol until he was 
 mortally wounded by a second bullet. Next of 
 kin, Horace W. Hall, father, R. F. D. 2, Hope 
 MiUs, N. C. 
 
 HALL, HERBERT W. . . First Lieutenant 
 44th Artillery, Coast Artillery Corps. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Thiaucourt, 
 France, September 27, 1918. Lieutenant Hall was 
 in charge of a trainload of ammunition being sent 
 to two 8-inch howitzer batteries in active operation 
 against the enemy. Finding that part of the light 
 railway track had been destroyed by enemy shell 
 fire, he secured a detail of men under an engineer 
 officer and worked with them to repair the track. 
 When the engineer officer was killed by an explod- 
 ing shell. Lieutenant Hall assumed full charge and 
 continued the work under heavy shell fire, showing 
 utter disregard for personal danger and inspiring 
 confidence in his men by his calmness, decision, and 
 courage. Home address, Mrs. H. P. Hall, Win- 
 sted. Conn. 
 
 HALL, JAMES G First Lieutenant 
 
 Medical Corps, 360th Infantry. For extraordin- 
 ary heroism in action near Montauville, France, 
 September 12-15, 1918. In spite of severe wounds, 
 including two broken ribs, received on the first day 
 of the action, he continued at his post for three days 
 administering aid to the wounded throughout the 
 combat. Numbers of lives were saved by his hero- 
 ism and devotion to duty. Home address, Mrs. 
 James G. Hall, 101 Melrose Street, Toledo, Ohio. 
 
 HALL, JAMES NORMAN . . . Captain 
 
 Air Service, 103d Aero Squadron. On March 
 26, 1918, while leading a patrol of three he attacked 
 a group of five enemy fighters and three enemy 
 two-seaters, himself destroying one and forcing 
 down two others in a fight lasting more than 20 min- 
 utes. Home address, Arthur N. Hall, father, Col- 
 fax, Iowa. 
 
 HALL, PERCY M. . . . First Lieutenant 
 Deceased. 107th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Ronssoy, France, September 
 29, 1918. Disregarding his extremely weak condi- 
 tion. Lieutenant Hall insisted on going into attack 
 with his company. Recent illness made it nearly 
 impossible for him to stand, still he went to all parts 
 
 of the line during an enemy counter barrage and 
 murderous machine-gun fire, maintaining his pla- 
 toon formations. By giving his overcoat to a 
 wounded man, he so exposed himself that he died 
 shortly afterwards from the effects. Next of kin, 
 Mrs. Joseph A. Howe, sister, 43 Brunswick Road, 
 Montclair, N. J. 
 
 HALL, RAMON L. . . . Second Lieutenant 
 105th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action east of Ronssoy, France, September 29, 1918. 
 During the operations against the Hindenburg line 
 he left shelter, in broad dayUght, went forward 
 under heavy shell and machine-gun fire, and suc- 
 ceeded in bringing back to our lines a wounded 
 soldier. His splendid courage and gallant conduct 
 furnished a fine example to his command. Home 
 address, Mrs. E. H. Duane, mother. Echo Lodge. 
 Ballston Lake. N. Y. 
 
 HALL, VARNER Sergeant 
 
 Company D. 167th Infantry. On March 4. 1918, 
 he conducted himself with marked bravery as a 
 member of a patrol of five men which encountered 
 an enemy patrol of eleven men, attacked vigorously, 
 routed the enemy patrol and took two prisoners. 
 Home address, Mrs. S. E. Hall, mother, 516 
 Second Avenue, Boyles, Ala. 
 
 HALL, WILLIAM A Private 
 
 Deceased. Company A, 353d Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near St. Mihiel, 
 France, September 12, 1918. Private Hall, acting 
 as runner between his company and battalion head- 
 quarters, made several trips through severe artillery 
 bombardment before he was severely wounded. 
 Next of kin, William A. Hall, father, 501 East Six- 
 teenth Street, Winfield, Kans. 
 
 HALLIER, ANDRE Lieutenant 
 
 French Army. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion in the Bois de Beuge, France, October 3-4, 1918. 
 After leading units of his battalion to their jumping 
 off positions, he went out with one enlisted man and 
 established an observation post in advance of the 
 outpost line. He maintained this position despite 
 intense artillery and machine-gun fire, and sent 
 back valuable information of the enen^, which was 
 in a large measure responsible for the accuracy of 
 our artillery fire. He displayed marked heroism and 
 utter disregard for personal danger. 
 
 HALPHEN. DEWEY Private 
 
 Company M. 37th Infantry. He acted as liaison 
 agent during the fight of May 28-30. 1918, at Can- 
 tigny, France, with courageous disregard of his own 
 safety. Home address. Mrs. Emily Halphen. mo- 
 ther. Levert, La. 
 
 HAM. SAMUEL V Colonel 
 
 109th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Magneux, France, September 6, 1918. By 
 courageously leading his firing line in the advance 
 across the Vesle River from Magneux toward Mus- 
 court. Colonel Ham exemplified the greatest hero- 
 ism and truest leadership, instilling in his men con- 
 fidence in their undertaking. Having been severely 
 wounded, and unable to move, he remained for ten 
 hours on the field of battle, directing the attack, and 
 refused to be evacuated or receive medical atten- 
 tion until his men had been cared for. Home ad- 
 dress, Mrs. Florence H. Ham, Knightstown, Ind. 
 
 HAMAK, FRANK A Private 
 
 Company E, 165th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Chaumont, South of Sedan, 
 France, November 8, 1918. Severely wounded in 
 the legs by machine-gun fire, and unable to walk. 
 Private Kamak refused to accept assistance from his 
 comrades rather than expose them to danger, and 
 
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 crawled fivo hundrod yards to a droBsinn station. 
 Jloino nddrijsH, Frank JIaimik, father, Wecota, So. 
 Divk. 
 
 HAMBRICK, GORDON A. . . . SorKoant 
 Company K, Otli Infantr.y. For oxtraordiniiry 
 heroiHiii in aotion near Mi^l'iili Forme, Franco, Oc- 
 tober 3, lOlH. Ili^lievinK Iiih platoon cominandor to 
 be killed and findinR liiniHi^lf in front of o>ir attack- 
 inn wave, HcrKcunt IlainUrick Kuthered a number 
 of men, d<!taclied from their organizations, who had 
 puBlied to the front, and led them aKiiiiiHt an enemy 
 poBition acroHS Kround swept by maehine-Kun fire. 
 With 2.1 men, he attacked a stroiiKly defended 
 enemy position occupyinn the right flank, captur- 
 inu SO prisoners and live enemy machine guns, and 
 h<;ld the posllion until the arrival of our attackint? 
 wave, llome address, Horace C. Hambrick, bro- 
 ther, GcorKotown, Ky. 
 
 IIAMEL, ALFRICn R Captain 
 
 Deceased, lidth Infantry. AlthouRh Bovorcly 
 wounded on .lul.v IS, 1918, near Boissons, France, 
 ho refus(«l to K've up, and continued couraKeounly 
 to l(wul his company until killed. Nc^xt of kin, Mrs. 
 A. A. Ilamel, wife, 211) B Street, Portland Mo. 
 
 HAMES, WILLIAM W. . . First Lieutenant 
 'i72d Infantr.y. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Buss.y Farm and Sechault, France, Sep- 
 tember 28-21), lOlS. Ho was in charRO of the 37- 
 milliin(^tor Kuns, which he skillfully emplo.yed until 
 they were put out of action. He then joined one of 
 the assauKiiiK waves advanciiiK on the enemy's posi- 
 tion, and willi th(! aid of two men caoturcd a ma- 
 ohine-Kun and three i)risoners. AllliouKh badl.v 
 passed, he continued in action until the next day, 
 when ho oolhipsed. Homo address. Dr. H. T. 
 Hames, brother, .lonesville, 8. C. 
 
 HAMILTON. BRYAN Serjeant 
 
 Compan.V I'-, l'ir)th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in aclion at Olsene, BelKium, October 31, 
 lOIH. He was leiuliiiK a detachment forward which 
 was caught in a heavy iMiem.y counterbarrane. 
 'riiouKh he was badly wounded by shell lire, ho kept 
 Iiis men orKanized and, pushlnfi; forward, dislodged 
 th<< <'nem.v from a slronn position, where he was 
 aKain wounded. llome address, Mrs. Sarah 
 HuKhes, sister, 914 Walnut Street, Portsmount, O. 
 
 HAMILTON, BYRON W SerRoant 
 
 Company M, HlSth Infantry. When leadinR a 
 rushiuK attack on machine-Runs on Hill No 212, 
 n<tar Serxy, France, .luly 2S, 1918, he found himself 
 ahead of his line, so woundi'd as to be unablo to 
 ntand ()n his feet. ,\ttacked by ten (Germans of the 
 Prussian (luards, he rose to his knees and shot five 
 of them. The others fled. Home address, Mrs. W. T. 
 Bliiok, R. F. D. 2, Fairtield, Iowa. 
 
 HAMILTON. OKORGF W Major 
 
 r>th KcKimrMit, I). 8. M. C. For extraordinary 
 heroism in aclion near the Bois do Belleau, Cha- 
 teau-Thierry, France, .luno 0, 1918. He displayed 
 tho hiiihest type of courane and leaih^rship wlion on 
 the first <lay of the Chateau-Thierry battle his com- 
 mand was under decimatinn tire of maehine-Runs 
 from tho front and lioth Hanks. All of his onicers 
 but<)ne and most, of his noncommissioned oflicers 
 havina bt'en killed or wounded, he passed up and 
 down his front lines and, by his pc-rsonal bravery, 
 insnired his men to valiant and siiccossful combat 
 under espcelMlly diflieult eoiulilions. Home ad- 
 dress, Charles A. Hamilton, father, 1032 Lamont 
 Street, Northwest, WashiiiKton, D. C. 
 
 HAMILTON. JAMES A. . . First ScReant 
 
 Deeen.sed. Company M. 105th Infantry. Forox- 
 
 traordinary luMdisin in net ion near Uonssiiy, France, 
 
 Sept(!inber 27, 1018. SeiRoant Hamilton ViUlied his 
 
 company after it had become disorRaniied under a 
 machine-Run barraRO and all the officers were killed 
 or wounded. Ho led his men forward in an effectivo 
 atta<^k and was shortly afterwards killed while mov- 
 iiiRalouR his limv Nt^xt of kin, Mrs. Maritaret Hamil- 
 ton, moth(T, .')2 Rivcir Street, Hoosiek Falls, N. Y. 
 
 HAMILTON, JOHN W. . . First Lieutenant 
 1 20th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Bellicourt, Franco, September 29, 1918. 
 AssumiuR command of his company when two senior 
 oirniers became casualties, he led his men bravely 
 under heav.v fire, continuiuR in command after bo- 
 iuR wounded in the arm by a shell splinter. Later 
 when knocked down by a large piece of shell which 
 struck him in the Icr, no again refused to leave his 
 men and kept up the advance. Ho personally led a 
 
 {latrol of thre(! B<iuads into the town of Bellicourt 
 leld by the eii(MM.y, returniuR with prisoners and 
 valuable information which aided in the further ad- 
 vance. Homo address, Rev. Charles G. Hamilton, 
 father, Pleasanton, Kansas. 
 
 HAMILTON, LLOYD A. . . First Lieutenant 
 Deceased. 17th Aero S(iuadron. For extraordin- 
 ary heroism in action at Varssenuere, Belgium, Aug- 
 ust 13, I9IH. L(>adinR a low bombing attack on a 
 German aerodrome, 30 miles behind the line. Lieu- 
 tenant llamilt(m destroyed the hangars on the 
 nort h Hi<li' of Mi<' aerodrome and then attacked a row 
 of enemy niiichines, fl.ving as low as 20 feet from the 
 ground dcHpitc intense maehine-Run fire, and settinR 
 fire to three of tho German planes. He then turnea 
 and fired bursts through the windows of the chateau 
 in which the German pilots were quartered, 26 of 
 whom were afterwards reported killed. Next of kin. 
 Rev. John A. Hamilton, father, 25 Buell Street, 
 BurliuRton, Vt. 
 
 HAMILTON, OTHO . . . First Lieutenant 
 Deceased. 2.3d Infantry. For extraordinary hero- 
 ism in action near St. Etionne-aux-Arnes, Franco, 
 October 3, 1918. Lieutanent Hamilton advanced 
 his company through an area swept by machine-gun 
 and h1i<>II i'wo, and by his coolness and excellent 
 IcMdcrHliip brought his company into an extremely 
 adv.'UitaReous jiosition. Ho then caused a platoon 
 to b(^ sent (lankinR a maehine-Run that had retarded 
 his advance, and with the remainder of the compan.v 
 maintained a continuous fire aRsinst tho enemy's 
 position, oneouraRinR his men by his gallant exam- 
 ple. Ho was later instantly killed by shell fire while 
 returning from a reconnaissance. Next of kin, Mrs. 
 Emma Hamilton, wife, 6 Lincoln Avenue, Wood- 
 side, Long Island, N. Y. 
 
 HAMILTON, REUBEN G Major 
 
 Ambulance Section, lOlst Sanitary Train. For 
 extraordinar.y heroism in action near Marcheville, 
 Franco, Sentembor 2,')-2t), 1918. He established and 
 mnintaineu an ambulance dressing station in an ad- 
 vanced and hazardous position, where he labored 
 unceasingly, treating and evacuating the wounded, 
 throughout tho day, in full view of the enemy and 
 under heavy bombardment. Knowing th'.it our 
 troops were withdrawinR and the enemy was about 
 to enter the town, he continued his aid to the wound- 
 ed, even after permission to withdraw had been 
 given him by his commanding oiEcer. Home ad- 
 dress, Carlisle, S. C. 
 
 IIAMM, ARTHUR E Captain 
 
 Deceased. 320th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Flirey, France, August 4, 
 1918. ThouRh wounded at tho start of a daylight 
 raid, he continued to lead his men, reaching a depth 
 of 1000 yards into the enemy lines under heavy hre, 
 settiiiR an example of fortitude which contributed 
 largf'ly to the success of the operation. He was 
 killed in action during the St. Mihiel drive. Next of 
 kin, Mrs. Arthur E. Hamni, wife, 15 Boulevard 
 Lannea, Paris, Franco. 
 
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 HAMMOND, ALEX Private 
 
 Company E, 366th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Lesseux, France, September 
 4, 1918. Although he was severely wounded. Pri- 
 vate Hammond remained at his post and continued 
 to fight a superior force which had attempted to en- 
 ter our lines, thereby preventing the success of an 
 enemy raid in force. Home address, Will Ham- 
 mond, father, Route 1, Harvest, Ala. 
 
 HAMMOND, CHARLES A. . First Lieutenant 
 Deceased. Company L, 125th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Sergy, France, 
 July 31, 1918. Advancing up and beyond Hill No. 
 212, he was shot through the arm, yet he refused to 
 go to the rear, even for first-aid treatment, but con- 
 tinued to assault with his platoon until he received 
 two more wounds, from the last of which he died. 
 Next of kin, Robert Hammond, brother. Port Hu- 
 ron, Mich. 
 
 HAMMOND, CHARLES GALLOWAY . Private 
 117th Train, Headquarters and Military Police, 
 42d Di\nsion. For extraordinary heroism in action 
 near Vadenay, France, July 15, 1918. During the 
 heavy shelling of Vadenay on the morning of July 
 15, Private Hammond voluntarily left a place of 
 safety, went to the aid of a wounded French soldier, 
 and brought him to shelter through hea\-y fire of 
 large-caliber shells. Home address, Mrs. F. E. 
 Hammond, mother. South Roanoke, Va. 
 
 HAMMOND. JOHN Corporal 
 
 Company C, 165th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Landres-et-St. Georges, 
 France, October 15, 1918. Ha\'ing observed four 
 liaison men killed in an attempt to reach headquar- 
 ters with an important position sketch. Corporal 
 Hammond volunteered to attempt the mission. He 
 not only successfully reached his destination, but 
 also returned to his post, the entire exploit being 
 under most severe fire. Home address, Sirs. James 
 Clark, 189 St. Marks Avenue, Brooklyn, N. Y. 
 
 HAMMOND, LEONARD C. . First Lieutenant 
 Observer, Air Service, 91st Aero Squadron. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action in the region of 
 Metz, France, September 15, 1918. While on a 
 photographic mission Lieutenant Hammond's for- 
 mation was attacked by a superior number of enemy 
 pursuit planes. Notwithstanding that the enemy 
 planes succeeded in driNnng ofif the protecting 
 planes. Lieutenant Hammond and his pilot. Lieu- 
 tenant Diekema, continued on alone. Continually 
 har.issed by enemy aircraft, they completed their 
 photographs, and on the return fought their way 
 through an enemy patrol and destroyed one of the 
 machines. Home address, A. B. Hammond, 2252 
 Broadway, San Francisco, Cal. 
 
 HAMMOND, WILLIAM HAYS First Lieutenant 
 39th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Montfaucon, France, September 26-27, 
 1918. He fearlessly led his platoon against a Ger- 
 man counterattack and succeeded in breaking it up. 
 Sighting a German patrol taking American prison- 
 ers to the rear, he led a combat patrol which routed 
 the Germans and rescued the captured Americans. 
 In the advance in which he took part the next day, 
 he was severely wounded in the chest, but refusing 
 first-aid treatment, continued to urge his men for- 
 ward, although unable himself to go. Home ad- 
 dress, John Hays Hammond, uncle, Visalia, Tulare 
 C^Dunty, Cahf. 
 
 HAMMONS. CHARLES C. . . . Corporal 
 Company G, 5th Ammunition Train. For extra- 
 ordinary heroism in action near Septsarges, France, 
 October 24, 1918. When an enem>' shell struck 
 some pyTotcchnics stored in the ammunition dump 
 of his organization. Corporal Hammons directed 
 
 and assisted in the removal of inflammable material 
 and placing the fire under control. Through his 
 coolness and courage the destruction of a large 
 quantity of nearby ammunition was avoided. Home 
 address, Mrs. Amanda Hammons, mother, R. F. D. 
 3-A, Post City, Texas. 
 
 HAMPSON, EDMUND R. . . . Wagoner 
 Company B, 101st Machine Gun Battalion. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Trugny, 
 France, July 22, 1918. Although painfully wounded 
 by shrapnel, he courageously continue his duty 
 of evacuating the wounded until exhausted 
 from loss of blood. Home address, R. W. Hampson, 
 father, 27 First Avenue, Waterbury, Conn. 
 
 HANDY, EDWARD H. . Private (First Class) 
 Company B, 36Sth Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Binarville, France, September 
 30, 1918. Private Handy, with an officer and an- 
 other soldier, voluntarily left shelter and crossed an 
 open space 50 yards wide swept by shell and ma- 
 chine-gun fire to rescue a wounded soldier, whom 
 they carried to a place of safety. Home address, 
 Mrs. Rosena Gibson, sister, 2627H Virginia Avenue, 
 Washington, D. C. 
 
 HANCOCK, GLEN Sergeant 
 
 Machine Gun Company, 7th Infantry. For 
 extraordinarv heroism in action near Cunel, France, 
 October 11, and 19, 19 IS. While Sergeant Hancock 
 (then a Private) was on duty as company runner, he 
 took charge of a squad whose corporal had been 
 wounded; and, mo\'ing the gun to a favorable 
 position, quickly established fire superiority over 
 the enemy and thereby enabled the Infantr>' to 
 overcome a group of the enemy who had been de- 
 laj-ing the advance. While he was firing the gun, 
 a bursting shell buried him and two other soldiers, 
 but he immediately extricated himself and resumed 
 firing. On the night of October 19, he manned an- 
 other gun, whose squad had been put out of action, 
 and took charge of the crew until the unit was re- 
 lieved. Home address, Frank Hancock, father, 
 Wakeeney, Kans. 
 
 HAND, LEO Private 
 
 Machine Gun Company, 119th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near St. Souplet, 
 France, October 10, 1918. When his gun team had 
 suffered heavj- casualties he continued in the ad- 
 vance, although severely wounded by shell fire. His 
 braver>' was an inspiration to the men with him, 
 and by continuing the op>eration of the machine- 
 gun, he gave support wliich was invaluable to the 
 advancing Infantrv. Home address, John Hand, 
 father. Clear Lake, S. D. 
 
 HANDY, THOMAS T Major 
 
 7th Field Artillery. When Company D, 16Sth 
 Infantry was under severe attack in the salient du 
 Fej-s, France, he voluntarily joined it upon finding 
 that he could do so without interfering m-ith his nor- 
 mal duties, and by his coolness and conspicuous 
 courage aided materially in its success. Home ad- 
 dress, Mrs. Caroline S. H. Handy, mother, Emory, 
 Va. 
 
 HANDWERCK, RUSSELL E. . . . Private 
 Company F, 26th Infantry. When the line of 
 which he was a part was halted on July 19, 1918, 
 near Soissons, France, by a machine gun, he advanc- 
 ed on it alone and put it out of action. Home ad- 
 dress, Peter A. Handwerck, father, 23 Fourth Street, 
 Slatington, Pa. 
 
 HANEY, JOHN S Private 
 
 Company H, 5th Re-giment, U. S. M. C. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Beaumont, 
 France, November 10, 1918. Private Haney dis- 
 played exceptional courage in voluntarily adv&nc- 
 
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 ing on and destroying machine guns which were fir- 
 ing directly on his company. Home address, Mrs. 
 C. H. Haney, mother, Cleveland, Okla. 
 
 HANEY, MATHIAS WILLOUGHBY . Captain 
 39th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Montfaucon Hill, France, September 26- 
 28, 1918. Captain Haney, then a lieutenant, dis- 
 played exceptional skill in extricating his company 
 from a perilous position into which it had moved be- 
 cause of a dense fog, and, in so doing, captured pris- 
 oners whose number exceeded that of his own com- 
 mand. Taking command of his battalion next day 
 at a critical time he succeeded in stopping a threat- 
 ened retreat, and under heavy machine-gun and 
 shell fire reestablished the line. On September 
 28, near Septsarges, this officer led his battalion for- 
 ward through heavy fire, advancing his line one kil- 
 ometer and holding it against counterattacks until 
 he was relieved. Home address, Mrs. Margaret A. 
 Haney, wife, 5412 Angora Terrace, Philadelphia, 
 Pa. 
 
 HANGER, CHARLES R. . . First Lieutenant 
 356th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Pouilly, France, November 10-11, 1918. 
 When three of the companies of his battalion had 
 become lost in the dense fog, during the crossing of 
 the Meuse, Lieutenant Hanger made five trips 
 through extremely heavy shell fire and guided 
 them to the river crossing, thus enabling the battal- 
 lion to fulfill its mission in the operation. Home ad- 
 dress, J. W. Hanger, father, Laddonia, Mo. 
 
 HANKINS, S. M First Lieutenant 
 
 112th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near St. Etienne, France, October 8, 1918. 
 Although severely wounded in the leg. Lieutenant 
 Hankins continued in command of his company, 
 remaining in action until he fell from complete ex- 
 haustion and was evacuated. Home address, M. 
 M. Hankins, father, Quanah, Texas. 
 
 HANLEY, JAMES MATTHEW . . Chaplain 
 165th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Villars sur Fere, France, July 28, 1918. 
 Leaving his place of safety, Chaplain Hanley vol- 
 untarily faced the fire of artillery and machine guns, 
 so that he could administer to the wounded. He 
 disregarded advice of his commanding officer to 
 cease exposing himself, and he remained, giving first 
 aid, comforting, cheering, and hearing confessions 
 of the dying. After he had been severely wounded, 
 he was taken to the rear. Home address, James 
 Hanley, father, 1156 East Thirty-ninth Street, 
 Cleveland, Ohio. 
 
 HANLEY, JOHN J Private 
 
 Company E, 326th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near St. Juvin, France, October 
 11, 1918. While on duty as a stretcher bearer, Pri- 
 vate Hanley was painfully wounded in the head, but 
 he nevertheless continued to evacuate the wounded, 
 crossing and recrossing the Aire River several times 
 under heavy fire, and refusing to secure treatment 
 himself until all of the other wounded had been car- 
 ed for. Home address, Mrs. Ella Hanley, mother, 
 208 East Forty-ninth Street, New York City. 
 
 HANLEY, WILLIAM T. . Second Lieutenant 
 30th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Le Charmel, France, July 24-25, 1918. 
 After he had led his platoon through intense shell 
 and machine-gun fire, Lieutenant Hanley, although 
 twice wounded, remained at his post throughout the 
 encounter. Home address, Mrs. Mable T. Hanley, 
 mother, 6 Maynesboro Block, Berlin, N. H. 
 
 HANNA, EDWARD G Private 
 
 4th Machine Gun Battalion. For extraordin- 
 ary heroism in action at Blano Mont Ridge, France, 
 
 October 3-4, 1918. Private Hanna went with two 
 runners in advance of the front line to reconnoiter a 
 position which his battalion was to occupy. In the 
 face of heavy shell and machine-gun fire they made 
 their way to a point just beyond the summit of 
 Blanc Mont Ridge. Private Hanna was seriously 
 gassed and the other two soldiers were wounded. 
 He accomplished his mission and remained under 
 heavy fire all the night, reporting to his commanding 
 officer next day. Though suffering from the effect 
 of the gas, he continued on duty for seven days. 
 Home address, Marcus M. Hanna, brother. Angels 
 Camp, Cal. 
 
 HANNA, LEON M Private 
 
 Company D, 131st Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bois de Chaume, France, Oc- 
 tober 10, 1918. When his platoon had suffered 
 heavy casualties and was held up by fire from a hid- 
 den machine-gun emplacement, he advanced 
 alone under heavy fire, and locating the enemy 
 position, charged it. He bayoneted the enemy gun- 
 ner and captured two of the gun crew, enabling his 
 platoon to resume the advance. Home address, C. 
 W. Hanna, father, Kinnundy, 111. 
 
 HANNA, MARK Major 
 
 356th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Stenay, France, November 6-11, 1918. 
 Major Hanna displayed extreme courage on Nov- 
 ember 6 by making a daring reconnaissance of the 
 town of Pouilly, near Stenay. This town was held 
 in in strength by the enemy, with evident indica- 
 tion of determination to prevent a crossing of the 
 River Meuse at this point. He remained in this 
 town over two hours, returning wth information of 
 great value. On the night of November 10-11 he 
 was in command of the second battalion of the 
 356th Infantry, and while waiting to cross the River 
 Meuse Major Hanna's battalion was subject to ter- 
 rific shell fire. During this period he walked up 
 and down the line encouraging and steadying his 
 men. Major Hanna was killed at the head of his 
 command. Next of kin, Mrs. Corrine E. Hanna, 
 wife, 2954 East 28th Street, Kansas City, Mo. 
 
 HANSEN, ARTHUR A Major 
 
 101st Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Bois de Warville, France, October 2, 
 1918. Despite the fact that the support elements 
 failed to arrive at the point of departure. Major 
 Hansen, unable to communicate with his superiors, 
 led his troops forward. Encountering a particular- 
 ly intense enemy barrage, he demonstrated unusual 
 ability by safely conducting his command over the 
 shell-swept area and successfully accomplishing his 
 mission. Home address, Nellie Hansen, wife, 57 
 Bedford Street, Waltham, Mass. 
 
 HANSEN, HERMAN L Corporal 
 
 Deceased. Company A, 23d Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne-aux- 
 Arnes, France, October 3, 1918. Corporal Hansen 
 voluntarily exposed himself to heavy machine-gun 
 fire, and with the assistance of another soldier, 
 brought in from an exposed position a soldier sever- 
 ely wounded. Corporal Hansen was killed after he 
 had relieved himself of the wounded man. Next 
 of kin, H. L. Hansen, Nicolaus, Cal. 
 
 HANSEN, WILLIAM Corporal 
 
 Deceased. 20th Company, 5th Regiment, U. S. 
 M. C. Killed in action at Chateau-Thierry, France, 
 June 6, 1918. He gave the supreme proof of that 
 extraordinary heroism which will serve as an ex- 
 ample to hitherto untried troops. Next of kin, Ben- 
 hart Hansen, father, 1731 Portsmouth Avenue, 
 Portland, Ore. 
 
 HANSON, WALTER R. . Private (First class) 
 Medical Detachment, 128th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Gesnes, France, 
 
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 October 7-8, 1918. When his battalion was forced 
 to withdraw three times successively within forty- 
 eight hours, Private Hanson each time went out in 
 front of the line under intense machine-gun and shell 
 fire, and rescued wounded men. Home address, 
 William H. Hanson, brother, LaCrosse, Wis. 
 
 HANTSCHKE. EDWARD . . . Private 
 
 Deceased. Machine Gun Company, 165th In- 
 fantry. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
 Pannes, France, September 12, 1918. Seeing his 
 platoon leader was being fired upon by a German 
 sniper. Private Hantschke, who at the time was 
 under cover, jumped to his feet and stepping in 
 front of the officer tried to push him into a shell 
 hole. The bullet intended for the officer struck 
 Private Hantschke in the mouth, killing him in- 
 stantly. Next of kin, Max Hantschke, father, 119 
 Winfield Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. 
 
 HARBIN, ELLIOTT R. . Private (First Class) 
 Company C, 105th Field Signal Battalion. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Bellicourt, 
 France, September 29, 1918. While assisting a 
 party in laying a telephone line. Private Harbin was 
 seriously wounded, but refused to be evacuated, and 
 continued his work throughout the day under heavy 
 shell fire. He also assisted in giving first aid to the 
 wounded under fire. Home address, James S. Har- 
 bin, father, R. F. D. 2, Greenville, S. C. 
 
 HARBISON, HARRY J Private 
 
 Company K, 26th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action west of Berzyl-le-Sec, France, 
 July 20, 1918. Although severely wounded in the 
 leg by machine-gun fire, he refused to go to the 
 rear, bandaged his own wound, and advanced with 
 his platoon until its final objective was reached. 
 Home address, Mrs. Annie Harbison, 2037 East 
 Arizona Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 
 
 HARDEN, WILLIAM T Sergeant 
 
 Company L, 142d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near St. Etienne, France, October 
 8, 1918. Sergeant Harden was severely wounded 
 in the right shoulder early in the action, but al- 
 though bleeding profusely he refused to go to the 
 rear until the enemy's position had been captured 
 and the line consolidated. Home address, R. F. 
 Harden, father, R. F. D. 1, Cordell, Okla. 
 
 HARDER, FRED J First Sergeant 
 
 Company K, 364th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Eclisfontaine, France, Sep- 
 tember 29, 1918. Responding to a call for volun- 
 teers. Sergeant Harder crossed an open space, a 
 distance of about 300 yards, under terrific hostile 
 fire of machine guns and artillery, to the position 
 held by his machine-gun company, to inform them 
 of the location of enemy machine-gun nests and 
 snipers, who had escaped detection. The enfilading 
 fire of the enemy threatened to wipe out his com- 
 pany, but the success of Sergeant Harder's mission 
 enabled our guns to silence the fire of the enemy. 
 Home address. Miss Eunice Dickerman, friend, 
 Brawley, Cal. 
 
 HARDIE, W. C Sergeant 
 
 Company A, 38th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Mezy, France, July 15, 1918. 
 During the preparations for the German offensive 
 of July 15, 1918, and through the intense artillery 
 bombardment connected therewith. Sergeant Har- 
 die showed utter disregard of personal danger by 
 voluntarily rescuing wounded comrades from ex- 
 posed positions. Home address, William Hardie, 
 father, Lumby, British Columbia, Canada. 
 
 HARDIMAN, MICHAEL J. . . . Private 
 
 Company E, 2d Battalion, 5th U. S. M. C. For 
 
 extraordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne, 
 
 France, October 4, 1918. During the offensive op- 
 erations at Blanc Mont Ridge, Private Hardiman 
 volunteered and went into No Man's Land under 
 intense machine-gun fire, and brought in a wounded 
 man. Home address, John Hardiman, 1932 Wash- 
 burn Avenue, Chicago, 111. 
 
 HARDIN. MELVIN N Private 
 
 Company L, 118th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bellicourt. France, Septem- 
 ber 23-27, 1918. During four days of operations and 
 under unusually adverse conditions. Private Har- 
 din, acting as company runner, repeatedly carried 
 messages from company headquarters to the front 
 line, over open ground, subjected to shell and direct 
 machine-gun fire. With practically no food or sleep, 
 and showing absolute disregard for personal safety, 
 he successfully performed each mission, aiding ma- 
 terially in the maintainance of liaison and the suc- 
 cess of the attack. Home address, Mrs. Pearl A. 
 Hardin, wife, Greer, S. C. 
 
 HARDING, STACY L. . . Second Lieutenant 
 Deceased. 120th Field Artillery. For extraor- 
 dinary heroism in action near Malancourt, and Nan- 
 tillois, France, September 26 to October 11, 1918. 
 On duty as artillery information officer, I>ieutenant 
 Harding displayed the utmost courage, fortitude and 
 devotion to duty in maintaining liaison between the 
 infantry and artillery, going repeatedly to the front 
 line and carrying messages for both infantry and 
 artillery commanders. In seeking the location of an 
 infantry company, under heavy machine-gun and 
 artillery fire. Lieutenant Harding searched woods on 
 the Cote Dame Marie, as far as the enemy's wire, 
 where he was killed by machine-gun fire. Next of 
 kin, Mrs. J. S. Harding, mother, Antioch, Cal. 
 
 HARDISON, DEWITT, . Private (First Class) 
 Company C, 105th Field Signal Battalion. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Bellicourt, 
 France, September 29, 1918. Being a member of a 
 detail to establish communication with the front 
 line. Private Hardison was caught in an enemy bar- 
 rage, during which his detail suffered many casual- 
 ties. Although badly gassed, he continued to work 
 for the entire day, always exposed to heavy artillery 
 fire, after which he assisted in the removal of the 
 wounded. Home address, Mrs. A. H. Hardison, 
 Kenly, N. C. 
 
 HARDY, H. A Private 
 
 Company A, 38th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Mezy, France, July 15, 1918. 
 Although painfully wounded during the battle of 
 the Marne, Private Hardy continued on duty with 
 his platoon and was active in bringing wounded men 
 to the safety of our own lines. Next of kin, Mrs. 
 Annie Hardy, wife, Lynn, Mass. 
 
 HARDY, ORVILLE Corporal 
 
 Machine Gun Company, 38th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Mezy, France, 
 July 15, 1918. Corporal Hardy remained with his 
 gun after all the other members of his gun crew were 
 killed or wounded. He continued to fire until his 
 ammunition was exhausted, then removed the firing 
 mechanism and returned to our lines, fighting his 
 way with his pistol. Home address, Orville Hardy, 
 Sr., father, 115 Pine Street, Shamokin. Pa. 
 
 HARELIS. STEVE J. . . Private (First Class) 
 Company H, 38th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Mezy, France, July 15, 1918. 
 During the intense enemy artillery shelling in pre- 
 paration for the German offensive of July 15, 1918, 
 Private Harelis voluntarily made three attempts to 
 bring in a wounded comrade who was exposed to 
 enemy fire before he finally succeeded in getting him 
 to safety. Home address, John Harelis, father, 
 Mitylene, Greece. 
 
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 HARGRAVE, THOMAS J. . First Lieutenant 
 309th Machine Gun Battalion. For extraordin- 
 ary heroism in action near Grand-Pr6, France, Oc- 
 tober 26, 1918. Lieutenant Hargrave personally 
 made a reconnaissance of the entire front of the 
 battalion to which he was attached, under heavy 
 machine-gun and shell fire, and he returned with 
 very valuable information. In order to deliver his 
 information in the shortest possible time, he re- 
 turned through an open field, subjected to an enemy 
 fire. This officer later rendered valuable assistance 
 in repelling counterattacks by his coolness and intel- 
 ligent direction of the company. Home address, 
 Mrs. Thomas J. Hargrave, 134 North Main Street, 
 Canandaigua, N. Y. 
 
 HARKENRIDER, LOUIS H. . . . Private 
 Ambulance Company, Hospital Corps, 5th Re- 
 giment, U. S. M. C. On June 6, 1918, in the vicin- 
 ity of Chateau-Thierry, with a corporal, he went out 
 into an open field under heavy shell and machine-gun 
 fire and succeeded in bandaging and carrying back 
 to our lines a wounded comrade. Home address, 
 John M. Harkenrider, father, General Delivery, 
 Griffith, Ind. 
 
 HARLIN. HENRY J Private 
 
 Machine Gun Company, 107th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Ronssoy, 
 France, September 29, 1918. After an advance of 
 more than 2,000 yards with the infantry. Private 
 Harlin crawled through a barbed-wire entangle- 
 ment and remained the entire night under machine- 
 gun fire within a few yards of enemy position in or- 
 der to protect his comrades from a surprise attack. 
 Home address, Mrs. Catherine Harlin, mother, 168 
 West End Avenue, New York City. 
 
 HARLOW, LEON E Corporal 
 
 Battery F, 7th Field Artillery. Near Cantigny, 
 France, May 28-30, 1918, he voluntarily left his 
 shelter and went out into a smothering bombard- 
 ment to perform exhausting labor in repairing tele- 
 phone lines. He repaired five breaks in a 50-yard 
 stretch of wire, and when the same small section was 
 again broken in four places he carried a message 
 through heavy shelling to the regimental post of 
 command. Home address, Mrs. J. R. Harlow, mo- 
 ther, 1717 Franklin Street, Waco, Texas. 
 
 HARMON, HENRY C Private 
 
 Company C, 102d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Marcheville, France, Septem- 
 ber 26, 1918. He carried messages across an area 
 swept by violent machine-gun and artillery fire, 
 showing remarkable bravery, and devotion to duty 
 on several occasions when the situation was criti- 
 cal and the messages were of the utmost import- 
 ance. Home address, Mrs. Sarah J. Harmon, New- 
 ton, Mo. 
 
 HARMON, JOHN L. . . . First Lieutenant 
 26th Infantry. He refused to be evacuated when 
 wounded near Soissons, France, July 19, 1918, but 
 continued forward with his command in a third suc- 
 cessful advance until wounded seriously a second 
 time. Home address, Mrs. J. L. Harmon, wife, 
 139 West Eighty-second Street, New York City. 
 
 HARRELL, RAYMOND .... Private 
 Company K, 11th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bois des Rappes, France, Oc- 
 tober 21, 1918. While carrying a message to an- 
 other battalion in the line. Private Harrell was 
 wounded by a machine-gun bullet at the same time 
 his companion was killed. He courageously deliv- 
 ered his message, despite the wound, and received 
 an answer which he dehvered to his company and 
 battalion commanders before being evacuated. 
 Home address, Mrs. Ruth Harrell, mother, 208 
 South Twentieth Street, Murphysboro, 111. 
 
 HARRELL, WILLIAM F Colonel 
 
 16th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Apremont, France, October 4, 1918. Col- 
 onel Harrell (then major) showed extraordinary 
 coolness under fire in the battle of the Argonne. 
 When one portion of his battalion was held up by 
 machine-gun fire he went forward to the most ad- 
 vanced elements, reorganized them, and carried the 
 objective, but was severely wounded while in the 
 execution of his mission. Home address, Mrs. 
 Louise G. Harrell, wife, 2122 South St. Paul Street, 
 Denver, Col. 
 
 HARRIMAN, LYNN H. . Second Lieutenant 
 Deceased. 101st Infantry. While in command 
 of his platoon in the Humbert Plantation on May 
 27, 1918, he was viciously attacked by the enemy 
 in greatly superior numbers. He led his men with de- 
 termination and great courage, and himself stopped 
 their advance in a side trench. He was mortally 
 wounded but continued to fight on, calling upon 
 and encouraging his men and participating with 
 them in driving the enemy off. Died May 31, 1918. 
 Next of kin, Mrs. L. H. Harriman, wife, Concord, 
 N. H. 
 
 HARRIMAN, SHERMAN G. . . . 
 
 Second Lieutenant 
 
 6th. Engineers. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Cr^zancy, France, July 15-16, 1918. As- 
 sisting in the removal of the wounded, Lieutenant 
 Harriman, then sergeant, drove an ambulance 
 throughout the entire night, continuing until sever- 
 al hits by the enemy completely disabled his ma- 
 chine. The next morning he led his men into the 
 trenches through an intense shelling and remained 
 in command for 12 hours after being wounded. 
 Home address, Mrs. Anna G. Harriman, mother. 
 North Conway, N. H. 
 
 HARRINGTON, ERNEST A. S. . . Corporal 
 Company F, 103d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bois de St. Remy, France, 
 September 12, 1918. While sniper fire was holding 
 up the advance of a section of his platoon. Corporal 
 Harrington rushed forward and, without aid, forc- 
 ed an officer and six men to surrender at the point 
 of his bayonet. Home address, C. F. Harrington, 
 father, Candia, N. H. 
 
 HARRIS, CHARLES D Captain 
 
 Deceased. 6th Engineers. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action in Clairs Chenes Woods, October 
 20, 1918. While leading his company in an attack 
 on enemy machine-gun nests, he, with three of his 
 men in advance of the remainder of the company, 
 fearlessly attacked an enemy machine-gun nest, 
 capturing three prisoners, and two guns, turning 
 the guns against the enemy. He was mortally 
 wounded while operating one of the guns in an ex- 
 posed position. Next of kin, Mrs. P. C. Harris, 
 mother, "The Dresden," Washington, D. C. 
 
 HARRIS, EDWARD G Lieutenant 
 
 _ 32lBt Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Grimaucourt, France, November 11, 1918. 
 Under the fire of three machine guns, firing upon 
 him from different directions. Lieutenant Harris 
 took his gun through the enemy wire and mounted 
 it. He would not permit his men to remain in such 
 a dangerous position, and, after being wounded sev- 
 erely, ordered his men to leave him. Home address, 
 E. W. Harris, father, Wendell, N. C. 
 
 HARRIS, DUNCAN G Major 
 
 305th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion in the Argonne Forest, September 30, 1918. 
 During an attack in the Argonne Forest, Major 
 Harris fell and broke his collar bone, but he contin- 
 ued with his battalion throughout the attack, and 
 until the Meuse was reached. For 15 days he was 
 
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 continually with his battalion, personally leading 
 them against strongly fortified enemy positions, al- 
 though suffering acute and continued pain from his 
 injury and being handicapped by having his arm in 
 a sling. Home address, Mrs. Alice Harris, wife, 569 
 Fifth Avenue, New York City. 
 
 HARRIS, GRAHAM W Sergeant 
 
 Machine Gun Company, 120th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Bellicourt, 
 France, September 29, 1918. Becoming separated 
 from his platoon in the dense smoke and fog with 
 five other sol liers. Sergeant Harris kept his men to- 
 gether and continued the advance under heavy ar- 
 tillery and machine-gun fire. Upon reaching the ob- 
 jective he made a personal reconnaissance 600 yards 
 to the front, capturing several prisoners and assist- 
 ing in breaking up three machine-gun nests. He re- 
 mained in this advanced position until he was order- 
 ed back. Home address, Mrs. R. W. Harris, mo- 
 ther, Oxford, N. C. 
 
 HARRIS, JOB R Sergeant 
 
 Deceased. Company B, 4th Machine Gun Bat- 
 talion. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
 Medeah Ferme, France, October 8, 1918. Sergeant 
 Harris, though he had fainted twice as a result of 
 being gassed the previous night, remained on duty 
 and continued to lead his section. Placing them in 
 action, he displayed great coolness and bravery in 
 directing the fire of his guns until he was killed by 
 enemy machine-gun fire. Next of kin, Mrs. William 
 C. Palmer, sister, 1029 Indian Street, Martins 
 Ferry, Ohio. 
 
 HARRIS, MORGAN F. . Second Lieutenant 
 Company G, 109th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Apremont, France, September 
 29, 1918. Surrounded by a number of the enemy 
 during a hostile counterattack and called upon to 
 surrender, Lieutenant Harris escaped by knocking 
 down one of his adversaries and shooting another. 
 Crawling back to his support, he organized a group 
 of men and led them in completely repulsing the 
 counterattack, displaying the utmost courage and 
 determination. Home address, Mrs. Marjorie 
 Lane Harris, wife, 312 Mt. Prospect Avenue, 
 Newark, N. J. 
 
 HARRIS. ROY Private 
 
 Company F, 4th Engineers. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action west of Fismes, France, August 
 5, 1918. Private Harris was a member of a small 
 detachment of engineers which went out in advance 
 of the front line of the infantry through an enemy 
 barrage from 77 millimeters and one pounder guns 
 to construct a footbridge over the River Vesle. As 
 soon as their operations were discovered machine- 
 gun fire was opened up on them, but, undaunted, 
 the party continued at work, removing the German 
 wire entanglements and completing a bridge which 
 was of great value in subsequent operations. Home 
 address, John Steven Harris, General Delivery, 
 Jacksonville, Fla. 
 
 HARRIS, WILLIAM L Corporal 
 
 Deceased. Company E, 101st Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near St. Remy, 
 France, September 13, 1918. While acting as a run- 
 ner, between company and battalion headquarters, 
 under terrific shell fire. Corporal Harris carried mes- 
 sages without regard to personal danger, until 
 struck and killed by a shell. Next of kin, Mrs. 
 Jennie J. Harris, 61 Wentworth Street, Maiden, 
 Mass. 
 
 HARSSELL, GEORGE J. . Private (First class) 
 Deceased. Company C, 111th Machine Gun Bat- 
 talion. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
 Verdun, France, October 12, 1918. By encouraging 
 bis comrades and rendering valuable aid to the 
 
 wounded. Private Harssell succeeded greatly in re- 
 taining the morale of those about him, during an al- 
 most continued rain of shells. Even after being 
 severely wounded by shrapnel, he attempted to re- 
 tain the spirit by singing. After being relieved to a 
 hospital he died. Next of kin, Mrs. Nellie Harssell, 
 stepmother, 250 Railroad Avenue, Jersey City, N. J. 
 
 HART, CLAUDE V Sergeant 
 
 Company M, 168th Infantry. In action near 
 Sergy, France, July 28, 1918, he coolly and with 
 utter disregard of danger led his platoon against 
 enemy machine-gun emplacements. Four of the 
 foe were captured, together with their two ma- 
 chine-guns, which he turned and operated on the 
 retreating Germans until he was severely wounded. 
 Home address, R. B. Hart, Cherokee, Iowa. 
 
 HART, JACK S First Lieutenant 
 
 6th Machine Gun Battalion, U. S. M. C. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Thiaucourt, 
 France, September 15, 1918. Acting as company 
 commander. Lieutenant Hart advanced with the first 
 wave of infantry to locate favorable positions for 
 his gun. He discovered an enemy machine-gun 
 which he alone attacked, and although severely 
 wounded, succeeded in capturing the gun and tak- 
 ing the crew prisoners. Home address, John M. 
 Hart, father, Weatherford, Texas. 
 
 HART, SAMUEL C. . Private (First Class) 
 
 Deceased. Company G, 119th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Bellicourt, 
 France, September 29, 1918. After having been 
 seriously wounded in the arm which caused much 
 pain and loss of blood. Private Hart continued to 
 advance, carrying a Lewis gun and pouring an effec- 
 tive fire into the ranks of the enemy until he was 
 killed in the attack. Next of kin, Samuel B. Hart, 
 father, R. F. D. 3, Mooresville, N. C. 
 
 HARTLEY. PAUL L Private 
 
 Company L, 118th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Montbrehain, France, Octo- 
 ber 8, 1918. After practically all of the other mem- 
 bers of his squad had become casualties. Private 
 Hartley maintained an effective fire with his auto- 
 matic rifle from an advanced position and thereby 
 protected his platoon. He was twice buried by ex- 
 ploding shells, but each time he dug himself out and 
 resumed firing immediately. After his ammuni- 
 tion was exhausted he rushed forward with his 
 empty gun and forced 20 of the enemy to surrender. 
 Home address, George M. Hartley, father, Browns- 
 ville. S. C. 
 
 HARTMAN. GUY L. . . First Lieutenant 
 
 6th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Frapelle, France, August 17, 1918. After 
 having been painfully wounded LieutenantHartman 
 refused to go to the rear for treatment. He made 
 his way through a heavy barrage, and brought up a 
 platoon that was stopped by heavy fire. Some time 
 later, after having his wound dressed he conducted 
 his brigade commander through a heavily gassed 
 area, after which he remained constantly on duty 
 until relieved. Home address, Mrs. Sally Agnes 
 Hartman, wife, St. Pauls, N. C. 
 
 HARTMAN, MIIvE A. First Sergeant 
 
 Company I, 314th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Montfaucon, France, Sep- 
 tember 27, 1918. Sergeant Hartman advanced 
 alone, and silenced a machine-gun nest which was 
 holding up an entire platoon. Home address, Mrs. 
 Margaret Hartman, mother, Brooklyn, N. Y. 
 
 HARTMAN, WILLIAM A. Sergeant (First Class) 
 Company F, 107th Engineers. He was a member 
 of a patrol sent out from the battalion post of com- 
 mand at midnight, August 4. 1918, to reconnoiter 
 
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 the Vesle River front, near Fismes, France, for the 
 location of possible sites for pontoon bridges and of 
 material for making structures. Despite heavy ar- 
 tillery and machine-gun fire that forced the pa- 
 trol to scatter and separated him from the Lieuten- 
 ant in charge, he continued the work on his own ini- 
 tiative, and, acting entirely without orders, started 
 his detail on the actual construction of rafts for the 
 pontoon bridges. His courage, ability as a leader, 
 and his inflexible determination made the reconnais- 
 sance a complete success. Home address, Mrs. 
 Olga Hartman, mother, Wauwatosa, Wis. 
 
 HARTNEY, HAROLD E Major 
 
 Air Service, 1st Pursuit Group. For extraordin- 
 ary heroism in action near Fismes, France, August 
 13, 1918. Major Hartney voluntarily accompanied 
 a reconnaissance patrol. Reahzing the importance 
 of the mission. Major Hartney took command, and, 
 although five enemy planes repeatedly made at- 
 tempts to drive them back, he continued into enemy 
 territory, returning later to our lines with important 
 information. The cool judgment and determina- 
 tion displayed by Major Hartney furnished an in- 
 spiration to all the members of his command. Home 
 address, Mrs. Harold E. Hartney, 1858 CaUfornia 
 Street, Washington, D. C. 
 
 HARTUNG, JOHN A Sergeant 
 
 Deceased. Company B, 354th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Remonville, 
 France, November 1, 1918. While leading his com- 
 bat group forward. Sergeant Hartung encountered 
 a machine-gun stronghold, which opened fire on his 
 force from three sides. He charged the guns to the 
 front, but he was killed on reaching the line. His 
 valorous act, however, enabled his men to break the 
 hne and take the flanking guns, thereby saving 
 many casualties in his platoon. Next of kin, Mrs. 
 Anna E. Hartung, mother, Quincy, 111. 
 
 HARTWELL, ALBERT S Private 
 
 U. S. Ambulance Service. From March 20 to 
 23, 1918, he repeatedly drove his ambulance over a 
 road east of Rheims, France, that was under bom- 
 bardment of gas and explosive shells. Upon one 
 occasion, while cranking his car, he was knocked 
 several yards, by the explosion of a shell, yet he con- 
 tinued his work. Another day his car was hit by a 
 shell and badly damaged, and he himself was sev- 
 erely wounded in the head and both legs. In spite 
 of his wounds he carried a wounded man, who was 
 in the ambulance, to a place of safety, made him 
 comfortable, and then crawled to a dressing station 
 for assistance. Home address, Mrs. Pauline N. 
 Hartwell, 16 Rue Pomereu, Paris, France. 
 
 HARWOOD, BENJAMIN P. . First Lieutenant 
 Field Artillery. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Chateau-Thierry, France, July 5, 1918. 
 Lieutenant Harwood volunteered with another 
 plane to protect a photograph plane. In the course 
 of their mission they were attacked by seven planes 
 (Fokker type). Lieutenant Harwood accepted the 
 combat and kept the enemy engaged while the 
 photographic plane completed its mission. His 
 guns jammed and he himself was seriously wounded. 
 After skillfully clearing his guns, with his plane bad- 
 ly damaged, he fought off the hostile planes and en- 
 abled the photographic plane to return to our lines 
 with valuable information. Home address, E. N. 
 Harwood, father, Bilhngs, Mont. 
 
 HARWOOD, FRANK M Private 
 
 Ist Battalion, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Blanc Mont Ridge, France, 
 October 3-9, 1918. While acting as battalion run- 
 ner, Private Harwood, regardless of personal dan- 
 ger, many times volunteered and carried messages 
 under the most intense shell fire, and greatly as- 
 sisted in maintaining liaison with other units. 
 
 Home address, Mrs. Myra Harwood, mother, 600 
 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, Mass. 
 
 HARWOOD, RALPH W. . Second Lieutenant 
 102d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Verdun, France, October 23-29, 1918. 
 Throughout the action from October 23 to 28 Lieut- 
 enant Harwood set a splendid example of cour- 
 age and heroism to his company in action against 
 overwhelming odds. On October 29, upon learning 
 that four of his men were in shell holes in front 
 of the line and near the enemy's position and were 
 so badly wounded that they could not return with- 
 out assistance, he crawled forward and rescued the 
 four men, one at a time, bringing them back to our 
 lines through a constant and terrific machine-gun 
 fire. Home address, P. M. Harwood, father, room 
 136, State House, Boston, Mass. 
 
 HASKEW, EDWARD D Wagoner 
 
 Ambulance Company No. 33, 4th Sanitary Train. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action between Sept- 
 sarges and Fromerville, France, October 6, 1918. 
 He was on duty with his ambulance, carrying 
 wounded from a battalion aid station. He left 
 with four stretcher cases and went about two kilo- 
 meters south of Gercourt; while ascending a hill his 
 ambulance was struck by a shell, he receiving mul- 
 tiple shell wounds of hands, left thigh, and feet. 
 Although seriously wounded, he bravely remained 
 at his post and continued on with his ambulance 
 along a shell-swept road to the crest of the hill near 
 an aid station, when he turned his ambulance off the 
 road and sought assistance for his wounded. Home 
 address, Mrs. Walter Haskew, mother, Gladstone, 
 N. J. 
 
 HASKINS, CLIFFORD R. . . . Wagoner 
 Company B, 101st Machine Gun Battahon. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Trugny, 
 France, July 22, 1918. He was seriously wounded 
 in the leg while placing injured soldiers in his am- 
 bulance. Nevertheless, he insisted on driving the 
 machine to the dressing station and continued the 
 work of evacuating the wounded until exhausted 
 from loss of blood. Home address, Mrs. M. L. 
 Haskins, mother, Elmwood, Conn. 
 
 HASLETT. ELMER R Captain 
 
 Air Service. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Montfaucon, France, September 28, 1918. 
 While on an artillery surveillance mission Captain 
 Haslett engaged four enemy planes which were 
 about to attack the American balloon line. He 
 succeeded in diverting them from the balloons, but 
 in the combat his machine-guns became jammed. 
 Driving off his nearest adversary by firing a Very 
 pistol at him he succeeded in clearing the jam and, 
 returning to the fight, he destroyed one hostile 
 plane and dispersed the remainder of the group. 
 Home address, Mrs. J. F. Haslett, mother, Carters- 
 ville. Mo. 
 
 HASSARD, ROBERT J Corporal 
 
 Company E, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Vierzy, France, July 18, 
 1918. He led his squad in the attack with con- 
 spicuous bravery and utter disregard for his own 
 safety. Although wounded three times, he refused 
 to go to the rear for medical attention and remain- 
 ed at his post on the firing line until his company 
 was reUeved the following night. Throughout the 
 fight he rendered valuable assistance to his platoon 
 leader, assisted in reorganizing the company after 
 the attack and in preparing the position for the 
 counterattack. Home address, Mrs. Mary E. Has- 
 sard, mother, 233 West 122nd second Street, New 
 York City. 
 
 HASSEBROOK, WILLIAM M. . . Private 
 
 Machine Gun Company, 11th Infantry. For 
 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Brandeville, 
 
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 France, November 8, 1918. Wounded in the leg by 
 shrapnel, Private Hassebrook continued in the ad- 
 vance, carrying his machine-gun. Soon afterward 
 he was knocked down and again wounded in the 
 same leg, but, although he was ordered to a dress- 
 ing station, he succeeded in joining his gun crew at 
 the firing position, where he was wounded severely 
 for the third time. Home address, Mrs. Dora 
 Hassebrook, stepmother, Holstein, Mo. 
 
 HASSIG, ALBERT U. . . First Lieutenant 
 358th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action between Fey-en-Haye and Vilcey, France, 
 September 12, 1918. Although he was severely 
 wounded, he refused to go to a first-aid station, but 
 continued to give great assistance in silencing enemy 
 machine-gun nests. Home address, J. J. Hassig, 
 father, Ellwood City, Pa. 
 
 HASSLER, RUDOLPH P Sergeant 
 
 Company K, 362d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Gesnes, France, September 29, 
 1918. Although he was seriously wounded. Ser- 
 geant Hassler remained in command of his platoon 
 until he was reUeved next morning, displaying ex- 
 ceptional devotion to duty. Home address, Mrs. 
 Mathilda Hassler, mother, R. F. D. 1, Luverne, 
 Minn. 
 
 HATCH, BENJAMIN T. JR. . . . Sergeant 
 Company E, 116th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action north of Hamogneux, France, 
 October 15, 1918. When his company was sub- 
 jected to deadly machine-gun fire from two hostile 
 nests. Sergeant Hatch, upon his own initiative, or- 
 ganized an attacking group and led it in an assault 
 on the machine-gun nest, putting them out of ac- 
 tion and making it possible for the further advance 
 of his company. Home address, Benjamin T. 
 Hatch, father, Dispotanda, Va. 
 
 HATCH, CARL T. . . . Second Lieutenant 
 317th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Nantillois, France, October 4, 1918. 
 Seriously wounded in both knees while leading his 
 platoon against German machine-gun nests. Lieut- 
 enant Hatch declined to be evacuated, but remained 
 in command of his platoon for nine hours, until it 
 was relieved. Home address, William Benjamin 
 Hatch, father, Cecil Apartments, Eutaw Street, 
 Baltimore, Md. 
 
 HATCH, SIDNEY . . . Private (First Class) 
 Headquarters Company, 132d Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Brieulles, 
 France, October 11, 1918. After being wounded by 
 a shell which buried him in a small hole. Private 
 Hatch made a trip to battahon headquarters, carry- 
 ing a message from his platoon, and after returning 
 with an answer, assisted in carrying ammunition 
 until the sergeant discovered that he had been 
 wounded and sent him to the aid station. Home ad- 
 dress, Mrs. E. Hatch, mother, 237 Park Avenue, 
 River Forest, 111. 
 
 HATCHER, SAMUEL H Private 
 
 Company B, 117th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, Septem- 
 ber 29, 1918. During the very thickest of the fight- 
 ing. Private Hatcher, assisted by another soldier, 
 attacked two enemy machine-gun positions, kilhng 
 the gunners and capturing the guns, thus allowing 
 the further advance of his company. Home ad- 
 dress, Thomas Hatcher, father, route 2, WaUand, 
 Tenn. 
 
 HATLER, M. WALDO .... Sergeant 
 Company B, 356th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Pouilly, France, November 
 8, 1918. While a member of a patrol sent to recon- 
 noiter the banks of the Meuse River, when all means 
 
 of crossing the river had been destroyed. Sergeant 
 Hatler and another soldier volunteered to swim 
 across, though the other bank was held in force by 
 the enemy. His companion was seized with a cramp 
 caused by the cold water, and drowned, but Ser- 
 geant Hatler continued on; and, after securing the 
 information desired, swam back again, and made 
 his report. Home address, Troy C. Hatler, father, 
 General DeUvery, Neosha, Mo. 
 
 HAUMANT, MARCEL AUGUSTE EDOUARD 
 
 Marechal, French Army 
 
 For extraordinary heroism in action near Dan- 
 court, France, September 15, 1918. While recon- 
 noitering near the Bois des Hante, Epines, Marechal 
 Haumant led his platoon in an attack on a hostile 
 strong point and captured ten prisoners. Home 
 address not given. 
 
 HAUBRICH, ROBERT Major 
 
 166th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Sedan, France, November 7, 1918. 
 Personally leading his battalion, which was the 
 assault battalion, in the advance upon Sedan, Major 
 Haubrich exposed himself many times to intense 
 machine-gun and heavy artillery fire, in order to 
 keep contact with the enemy, greatly encouraging 
 all the members of his command by his gallantry. 
 Later in the day he was wounded but he contin- 
 ued on duty until two hours later, when he had his 
 wounds dressed at the first-aid station, resuming 
 command immediately afterward. Home address, 
 Mrs. R. Haubrich, wife, 534 Twelfth Avenue, Col- 
 umbus, Ohio. 
 
 HAUSMANN, WILLIAM* L. . . . Private 
 Company A, 4th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Grand Ballois Farm, France, 
 July 14-15, 1918. Under a heavy gas and shell 
 bombardment Private Hausmann repeatedly vol- 
 unteered and delivered messages over routes other 
 than his own when the runners assigned to those 
 routes had been killed or wounded. Home address, 
 Mrs. K. M. Hausmann, mother, St. Helena, Nebr. 
 
 HAUSS, ALBERT M Private 
 
 Company I, 28th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 19, 
 1918. With the aid of two men he charged and cap- 
 tured a German machine gun. Home address, Mrs. 
 Sarah Hauss, mother, 704 Summit Avenue, East 
 St. Louis, III. 
 
 HAVEN, CHESTER Private 
 
 Company B, 1st Engineers. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Exermont, France, October 
 9, 1918. Upon his own initiative. Private Haven, 
 with another soldier, displayed notable courage in 
 attacking two machine guns which were hindering 
 the advance. Undaunted by the heavy machine- 
 gun fire, they poured deadly rifle fire upon the 
 enemy gunners and forced them to flee toward our 
 attacking troops, who captured them. Home ad- 
 dress, Alfred R. Haven, father, Woodburn, Ore. 
 
 HAVERFIELD, JAMES G. . . . Sergeant 
 Company G, 145th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Olsene, Belgium, October 
 31, 1918. Sergeant Haverfield advanced alone 
 under heavy machine-gun fire and killed two and 
 captured three, also two mac!une-guns of the 
 enemy, who were delivering effective machine-gun 
 fire on the attacking wave of his company and de- 
 laying its progress. Home address, W. H. Haverfield, 
 father. New London, Ohio. 
 
 HAWIE, ASHAD . . . Private (First Class) 
 Company F, 167th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Landres-et-St. Georges, 
 France, October 16, 1918. Private Hawie, as com- 
 pany runner, without hesitation or fear of fire from 
 
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 heavy artillery and machine-guns, made repeated 
 trips with messages between company and battal- 
 ion headquarters. On one trip he was attacked by 
 two Germans, one of whom he killed. Taking the 
 other prisoner, he continued on his mission and 
 turned his prisoner over to the battahon command- 
 er after delivering his message. Home address, Mrs. 
 Mattie H. Hawie, mother, Jackson, Miss. 
 
 HAWKE, FREDERICK J. . . . Sergeant 
 Company L, 325th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near St. Juvin, France, October 
 15, 1918. When his company was temporarily 
 held up by severe machine-gun fire. Sergeant Hawke 
 led a patrol in an attack on an enemy machine-gun, 
 working his way behind the gun and rushing it, 
 kilUng one of the crew, wounding another and tak- 
 ing three prisoners. Home address, William Hawke, 
 brother. East Greenwich, R. I. 
 
 HAWKINS, PAUL G Sergeant 
 
 Machine Gun Company, 119th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Bellicourt, 
 France, September 28-29, 1918. As a platoon 
 runner, he showed marked personal bravery, re- 
 peatedly carrying important messages over shell 
 swept areas, and under heavy machine-gun fire 
 sometimes for a distance of two miles, and, when 
 his section leader became separated from his sec- 
 tion, took command and leJ it with success. Home 
 address, John C. Hawkins, father, Kinston, N. C. 
 
 HAWKINS, WILLIAM S. . First Lieutenant 
 107th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near St. Souplet, France, France, October 
 17-18, 1918. Acting as liaison officer during the 
 forcing of the La Selle River, Lieutenant Hawkins 
 was severely wounded by an exploding shell. Un- 
 deterred by the weakened condition to which his 
 wound reduced him, he bravely continued on, 
 working untiringly under heavy shell and machine- 
 gun fire, for two days until the advance of his bat- 
 talion was checked. Home address, Eugene M. 
 Hawkins, brother, 16 North Fourteenth Street, 
 Flushing, Long Island, N. Y. 
 
 HAWKS, EMERY Sergeant 
 
 Deceased. Company E, 125th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Romagne, 
 France, October 8, 1918. He led his platoon after 
 his Lieutenant had been killed and when the ad- 
 vance was held up by intense machine-gun fire, 
 fearlessly exposed himself in going in advance of his 
 men to rescue a wounded soldier, being killed while 
 administering first-aid treatment to him. Next of 
 kin, Charles L. Hawks, father, 1993 East Jeflferson 
 Avenue, Detroit, Mich. 
 
 HAWS, EDWARD H Private 
 
 96th Company, 6th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Blanc Mont, 
 France, October 2-9, 1918. Throughout eight days 
 of fighting. Private Haws fearlessly and tirelessly 
 carried messages between his company and battal- 
 ion headquarters, through heavy machine-gun and 
 artillery fire. Home address, Edward Haws, 
 father. 1240 West Hazzard Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 
 
 HAYES, CASEY H Major 
 
 10th Field Artillery. For extraordinary heroism 
 in action at Greves Farm, France, July 15, 1918. 
 Major Hayes, then on duty as battaUon adjutant, 
 assumed command during the absence of the bat- 
 talion commander. Communication between bat- 
 talion headquarters and the batteries had been cut 
 off by an enerny bombardment of the greatest in- 
 tensity, but this officer, in entire disregard for his 
 own safety, went to each battery position and gave 
 orders, the execution of which aided materially in 
 stopping the German advance at a critical moment. 
 Home address, Mrs. Casey H. Hayes, wife, Lemon 
 Grove, Cal. 
 
 HAYES, JOSEPH . . . Second Lieutenant 
 323d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near ManheuUes, France, November 11, 
 1918. Although severely wounded, Lieutenant 
 Hayes continued in command of his platoon in an 
 advance under violent artillery fire until ordered to 
 the rear by his company commander. Home ad- 
 dress, Harley W. Russ, Will Street, Haverhill, Mass. 
 
 HAYES, MICHAEL J. . . First Lieutenant 
 Deceased. 306th Infantry. For repeated acta 
 of extraordinary heroism in action at Bazoches, 
 France, August 14, 1918, and St. Juvin, France, 
 October 14, 1918. On August 14 Lieutenant Hayes 
 led a patrol of five men in broad daylight and with- 
 out any cover rescued his company commander who 
 had fallen wounded near a German machine-gun 
 nest. Failing to find the wounded officer, he crawl- 
 ed to within 20 yards of the post, attacked it with 
 great dash and gallantry, inflicting a number of 
 casualties in spite of heavy fire from enemy ma- 
 chine guns and hand grenades. On October 14 
 this officer led his platoon forward into the attack 
 with energy and courage, in the face of heavy ar- 
 tillery and machine-gun fire. In the face of direct 
 fire from enemy machine-guns upon his platoon, 
 disregarding his own personal safety, he went for- 
 ward to reconnoiter and find cover for his men from 
 which to continue the attack. In the performance 
 of his courageous enterprise he was killed by ma- 
 chine-gun fire. Next of kin, Mrs. Julia Hayes, mo- 
 ther, 9214 Empire Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio. 
 
 HAYNES, GLENN C Captain 
 
 168th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Bois de Chatillon, France, October 16, 
 1918. Captain Haynes, as battalion commander, 
 distinguished himself by his coolness and leadership 
 in the attack on Bois de Chatillon and Cote de 
 Chatillon. When the commanders of his two front- 
 line companies were put out of action after having 
 obtained a footing upon the slopes. Captain Haynes 
 personally took command of the two companies and 
 in utter disregard for his own safety successfully 
 led them through heavy artillery, machine-gun, 
 and rifle fire to their objective. Home address, 
 Mrs. Mamie L. Haynes, wife, Centreville, Iowa. 
 
 HAYNES. WILLIAM Corporal 
 
 Company I, 104th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Givry, France, July 20, 
 1918. Upon learning that a soldier lay wounded in 
 a shell hole, Corporal Haynes voluntarily left shel- 
 ter, went through a heavy machine-gun fire and 
 carried the wounded soldier to the dressing station. 
 Home address, William J. Haynes, father, 179 
 Hitchbond Street, Revere, Mass. 
 
 HAYS, FRANK K. . . . Second Lieutenant 
 Pilot, Air Service, 13th Aero Squadron. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action in the region of Cham- 
 bley, France. September 13, 1918. Lieutenant 
 Hays was one of an offensive patrol of five planes, 
 attacked by seven enemy scouts (Fokker type), 
 that dived down on them from the clouds, catching 
 the American patrol in a disadvantageous position. 
 In the course of the combat which followed, both of 
 Lieutenant Hays's machine guns jammed. By an 
 extraordinary effort he cleared his guns and drove 
 off the adversary. He then observed his flight com- 
 mander in a dangerous situation with two enemy 
 planes behind him. He attacked and destroyed one 
 and forced the other to withdraw. Home address, 
 C. L. Hays, father, 2000 West 101st Place, Chicago, 
 111. 
 
 HAYS, GEORGE P. . . . First Lieutenant 
 10th Field Artillery. For extraordinary heroism 
 in action near Greves farm, France, July 14-15, 
 1918. When the artillery bombardment of July 
 15 had destroyed telephonic communication and 
 had made the duties of runner most hazardous. 
 
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 Lieutenant Hays undertook the task of maintaining 
 liaison, despite the unprecedented fire of the 
 enemy's artillery. He also reestablished liaison be- 
 tween two batteries of French artillery, when these 
 units gave evidence of becoming scattered. 
 Throughout the night he kept in constant touch 
 with the units in the vicinity, being severely 
 wounded, while performing this most valiant work. 
 Home address, George S. Hays, father, R. F. D. 4, 
 Okarche, Okla. 
 
 HEACOX, HARRY W Private 
 
 Company I, 131st Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bois d'Harville, France, No- 
 vember 10, 1918. After performing several danger- 
 ous missions as a company runner, he volunteered 
 to go forward with an officer to attack a machine- 
 gun nest that was causing heavy casualties. 
 Though the officer was killed in the attempt, Pri- 
 vate Heacox captured the nest, took command of 
 the company on his own initiative, and carried it 
 forward to its objective. Home address, Mrs. Ella 
 Ammerman, mother, Argus Hotel, Springfield, 111. 
 
 HEAD. CARROLL E Corporal 
 
 Companv C, 111th Field Signal Battalion. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Attigny, 
 France, October 14, 1918. The enemy having 
 located the advance divisional information center, 
 the personnel was removed to a new position. Cor- 
 poral Head volunteered and removed the switch- 
 board, changing the wire connections so that com- 
 munication would not be interrupted. For five 
 or six minutes he worked under intense shell fire, 
 several shells passing through the building as he 
 worked. He succeeded, however, in reestablishing 
 the line connections outside the building. Im- 
 mediately after he left the building it was com- 
 
 letely demoUshed by a shell. Home address, Mrs. 
 
 -ulu Mary Allen, mother, Doublegates, Strawn, 
 Texas. 
 
 HEALEY, JEREMIAH .... Sergeant 
 Company G, 308th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Charlevaux, France, October 
 3-7, 1918. Although wounded on the third day of 
 the battle in the Argonne Forest, Sergeant Healey 
 continually exposed himself to machine-gun and 
 and artillery fire while aiding and cheering his men. 
 He also volunteered his services in an attempt to 
 break through the enemy lines and bring aid to his 
 organization. Home address, Daniel Healey, bro- 
 ther, East Pepperell, Mass. 
 
 HEALY, HAROLD A. . Second Lieutenant 
 
 Deceased. Company D, 8th Machine-Gun 
 Battalion. For extraordinary heroism in action 
 near Lc Charmel, PVance, July 15, 1918. After 
 several runners had been unsuccessful in attempts 
 to carry an important message. Lieutenant Healy 
 volunteered and succeeded in delivering the mes- 
 sage through intense shell fire, returning with the 
 reply and aiding three wounded infantrymen 
 enroute. Later, with another officer, he went 
 through heavy enemy shell and machine-gun fire 
 and carried to shelter two wounded Frenchmen. 
 Next of kin, Mrs. Lucy A. Healy, sister, Norton, 
 Mass. 
 
 EEALY, JAMES A. . . . First Lieutenant 
 Air Service, 147th Aero Squadron. For extraor- 
 dinary heroism in action near Grand-Pr6, France, 
 October 30, 1918. Becoming separated from his 
 patrol, Lieutenant Healy, flying at an altitude of 
 600 meters, discovered an enemy plane (type Hal- 
 berstadt) hiding in the sun 200 meters above him, 
 which he attacked and sent to the ground in a spiral 
 dive. He then engaged two other machines (type 
 Fokker) which had been attempting to attack him. 
 He succeeded in outmaneuvering them, and finally 
 shot down one of the Fokkers. He returned with- 
 out a drop of gasoline in his tank. Home address. 
 
 Mrs. Mary A. Healy, mother, 361 Union Street, 
 Jersey City, N. J. 
 
 HEARD, ELMER Captain 
 
 360th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Le Grand Carr6 Ferme, France, Nov- 
 ember 1, 1918. After all the other officers of his 
 cornpany had been wounded. Captain Heard re- 
 mained in command, though he had himself been 
 severely wounded and was suffering from illness, 
 courageously leading hia men throughout two days 
 and nights of severe fighting. Home address, Mrs. 
 V. M. Heard, mother, Weleetka, Okla. 
 
 HEATH, FLOYD E Corporal 
 
 Company C, 23d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near St. Etienne-a-Arnes, France, 
 October 4, 1918. Anticipating an enemy counter 
 attack. Corporal Heath was ordered to take out a 
 patrol of eight men to scour the woods to left of his 
 position, drive out the snipers and estalilish liaison 
 with the enemy on the left. Fearing that the size 
 of the patrol would attract too much attention, he 
 left the others in the trench, and going out, accom- 
 plished the mission alone, returning under heavy 
 machine-gun fire. Home address, Mrs. C. E. 
 Heath, mother, Warren, 111. 
 
 HEATH, LAUREL B Private 
 
 Company C, 2d Antiaircraft Machine Gun Bat- 
 talion. For extraordinary heroism in action at 
 Brieulles, France, November 4, 1918. He went 
 through intense shell fire, and assisted Second 
 Lieutenant Samuel F. Telfair in carrying a wound- 
 ed comrade to safety. Home address, Charles 
 Heath, father, 7 Grove Street, Windsor, N. Y. 
 
 HECHTL, ALBERT L Sergeant 
 
 Company C, 146th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Montfaucon, France, 
 September 26-October 1, 1918. Throughout the 
 five days' ofifensive Sergeant Hechtl commanded 
 his platoon with rare coolness and was always in 
 the first wave of his company, facing the greatest 
 danger. He personally took charge of a thin line 
 of outposts on the flank and broke up a German 
 counterattack that was forming under the protec- 
 tion of a barrage. On the fourth day of the drive 
 this soldier was severely gassed, but he concealed 
 this fact from his officers until he was exhausted. 
 Home address, Mrs. Thersa Killian, mother, 20 
 Cameron Avenue, Detroit, Mich. 
 
 HECKMAN, JACOB H. . . First Lieutenant 
 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action in the Bois De Belleau, France, 
 June 25, 1918. With the assistance of three ser- 
 geants Lieutenant Heckman started out to destroy 
 the final stand of the enemy in the Bois De 
 Belleau, an impregnable position, where enemy 
 guns were concealed by rocks and heavy shrubbery. 
 Armed with only a pistol. Lieutenant Heckman 
 rushed the nest which was offering the most violent 
 resistance and captured one officer and 90 men. 
 Each of his men destroyed a nest and captured two 
 of the enemy at each position. After effecting the 
 complete reduction of the last element, he marched 
 his prisoners in under a severe and harassing fire of 
 the retreating enemy. Home address, Jacob A. 
 Heckman, father, Hyatt Avenue, Ward Hill, Mass. 
 
 HEDLUND, FRITZ . Private (First Class) 
 
 Company F, 101st Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action in Trugny Woods, France, July 
 23, 1918. Private Hedlund, a runner, maintained 
 liaison between his company commander and an 
 isolated combat group. Passing through two Ger- 
 man attacking waves under intense fire, he reached 
 the combat group. On the return trip several Ger- 
 mans attempted to take him prisoner. He shot one 
 of them, bayoneted another, and escaped from the 
 others. He made three more trips to the combat 
 
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 group and kept up constant liaison. Home address, 
 Mrs. Telca Hedlund, mother, 194 Robbins Street, 
 Waltham, Mass. 
 
 HEDRICK, ARLY L Captain 
 
 110th Engineers. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Baulny, France, Septernber 28, 1918. 
 While reconnoitering for mined bridges, he was 
 warned that a certain masonry arch was held under 
 enemy machine-gun fire. He placed his detail under 
 cover, advanced alone under persistent fire, expos- 
 ing himself continually while removing detonaters 
 from the mines he found, and returned across open 
 ground to his command. Next of kin, Mrs. Ger- 
 aldine Hedrick, wife, 436 West Thirty-fifth Street, 
 Kansas City, Mo. 
 
 HEGEMAN, AUGUST .... Private 
 
 Company M, 30th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Crezancy, France, July 15, 
 1918; near Jaulgonne, France, July 26, 1918. This 
 soldier carried frequent messages through barrage 
 fire, and later brought in wounded and carried am- 
 munition to the front line. On July 26, near Jaul- 
 gonne, this man also carried messages through the 
 most violent shell fire. Home address, Frank Hege- 
 man. father. Glen Ullin, N. Dak. 
 
 HEIKEN, EILERT . . . First Lieutenant 
 356th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action in the Argonne and St. Mihiel (France) 
 drives, September 23 and November 9-11, 1918. 
 On the night of September 23, though wounded in 
 the shoulder at the beginning of the attack on Dq- 
 martin Wood, Lieutenant Heiken continued until 
 his mission was successfully accomplished. On the 
 night of November 9, with eight men, he was the 
 first to cross the Meuse and patrol enemy Unes. 
 On the night of November 10, with 20 men, he 
 covered the crossing of his battalion until severely 
 wounded. Home address, Mrs. Caroline Heiken, 
 mother, 1010 Cedar Street, Ottawa, Kans. 
 
 HEIKINEN, JOHN Private 
 
 Company G, 125th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Courmont and St. Martin, 
 France, July 31-August 3, 1918. Throughout the 
 battle to force passage of the Ourcq River and cap- 
 ture the heights beyond. Private Heikinen, a 
 stretcher bearer, worked day and night, evacuating 
 wounded under heavy artillery and machine-gun 
 fire. On August 3 under violent shell fire opposite 
 Mont St. Martin he made repeated trips between 
 the firing line and the dressing station until wound- 
 ed. Home address, Thomas Heikinen, father, At- 
 lantic Mine, Mich. 
 
 HEIM, CARL A Sergeant 
 
 Company L, 108th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action east of Ronssoy, France, Septem- 
 ber 28-29, 1918. During the operations against the 
 Hindenburg line. Sergeant Heim displayed great 
 gallantry and leadership in reorganizing and 
 assuming command of his company and leading it 
 into effective combat after all the officers had been 
 killed or wounded. Home address, Mrs. Charles 
 Heim, aunt, 411 West Water Street, Elmira, N. Y. 
 
 HEIMERDINGER, CHARLES . . 
 
 Second Lieutenant 
 
 23d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Landres-et-Saint Georges, France, Novem- 
 ber 3, 1918. When machine-gun nests were render- 
 ing his position untenable Lieutenant Heimerdinger 
 led a patrol of 12 men into the enemy's lines, reduc- 
 ing the numbers of nests and returning with 20 
 prisoners. During his return his patrol was fired 
 upon and two of his men wounded. He then took 
 two of his men and kept a fire on the enemy until 
 both his wounded and prisoners could be brought 
 in. Home address, Mrs. A. Kellock, mother, 2703 
 South Kemensky Avenue, Chicago, 111. 
 
 HEINTZ, VICTOR Captain 
 
 147th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Cierges, France, September 29, 1918. 
 Hearing a call for help from a severely wounded 
 soldier. Captain Heintz immediately left his place 
 of shelter and crawled through heavy artillery and 
 machine-gun fire to the side of the man and car- 
 ried him to a place of safety. Home address, 18 
 East Fourth Street, Cincinnati, O. 
 
 HEINZ, NICK Private 
 
 Company M, 358th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Vilcey, France, September 
 12, 1918. Assisted by another soldier he outflanked 
 a German machine-gun nest, killed the gunner and 
 captured the gun. Although painfully wounded in 
 both arms, he stayed with the gun until he was re- 
 lieved 12 hours later. Home address, John F. 
 Heinz, Holding Ford, Miim. 
 
 HEINZMANN, GROVER P. . First Lieutenant 
 114th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Verdun, France, October 12, 1918. Af- 
 ter having seen several of his men killed or wounded 
 in an attempt to deliver a message through a 
 heavily shelled area, Lieutenant Heinzmann vol- 
 unteered and carried the dispatch to its objective, 
 then offering to return through the same barrage, 
 on any mission required by his battalion command- 
 er. Home address, Mrs. Bertha Heinzmann, wife, 
 130 Burgess Place, Passaic, N. J. 
 
 HELIKSON, FRANK Private 
 
 Headquarters Company, 10th Field Artillery. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action at St. Eugene, 
 France, July 15, 1918. Being on duty as a messen- 
 ger between battalion headquarters and the battery 
 positions when the roads were under heavy bom- 
 bardment of gas and high explosive shells, Private 
 HeUkson continued to make trips until his foot was 
 shattered. Even after receiving this wound, he 
 completed the mission upon which he was then en- 
 gaged before seeking medical treatment. Home ad- 
 dress, Mrs. Josephine Helikson, mother, Franklin 
 Mine, Houghton County, Mich. 
 
 HELLIWELL, H. H. . . . First Lieutenant 
 9th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Medeah Ferme, France, October 8, 1918. 
 While acting as battalion adjutant, when the latter 
 was wounded. Lieutenant Helliwell made continual 
 reconnaissances under heavy shell and machine gun 
 fire. He maintained liaison at all times, and car- 
 ried important messages to the flanks and rear 
 through the enemy barrage. He assisted in organ- 
 izing the battalion when attacked upon the flank in 
 successful resistance to a determined counterattack 
 by superior forces. Home address, Mrs. Julia 
 HelUwell, mother, Milwaukee, Wis. 
 
 HELLMANN, CHARLES F. Private (First Class) 
 Deceased. Company G, 326th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near St. Juvin, 
 France, October 11, 1918. Engaged as company 
 runner. Private Hellmann was given a message for 
 delivery to the forward platoon. Through wither- 
 ing machine-gun and deadly artillery fire, he made 
 his way, but fell wounded after going about 25 
 yards. He dragged himself forward and delivered 
 his message, after which he started back. On the 
 return journey he was hit the second time and kill- 
 ed. Next of kin, Mrs. Julia R. Hellmann, mother, 
 36 Marion Street, Medford, Mass. 
 
 HELM, LYNN, JR First Lieutenant 
 
 Telephone Officer, 3d Battalion, 11th Field ar- 
 tillery. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
 Laneuville, France, November 7, 1918. Acting as 
 battalion telephone officer. Lieutenant Helm re- 
 peatedly went out himself under heavy fire rather 
 than assign such hazardous missions to members of 
 
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 his detail, personally directing the repair and main- 
 tenance of a Une which was severed 15 times in two 
 hours within a length of only one kilometer. Home 
 address, Lynn Helm, father, Los Angeles, Calif. 
 
 HELMICK, DAN S Captain 
 
 Company B, 1st Engineers. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bois de Money, France, Oc- 
 tober 9, 1918. Captain Helmick personally or- 
 ganized his company for the attack and directed 
 the consolidation of the captured objective. He 
 established his post of command in the front Une, 
 and repeatedly passed up and down the line direct- 
 ing his men under heavy shell fire until severely 
 wounded. Home address, A. E. Helmick, father, 
 1014 Thirteenth Avenue, Southeast, MinneapoUs, 
 Minn. 
 
 HELMORE, JOSEPH F Private 
 
 Company M, 125th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action northeast of Chateau-Thierry, 
 France, July 31, 1918. Through heavy machine- 
 gun fire and artillery barrage fire, he, with another 
 man, dragged a wounded comrade from within 
 one hundred feet of the enemy lines to his own Unes, 
 a distance of 150 yards. Home address, Edmund 
 K. Coopermall, friend, Oakley, Mich. 
 
 HENDERSHOT, FORD .... Corporal 
 Company K, 7th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Fossoy, France, July 15, 
 1918. After all his men had been wounded by the 
 intense artillery shelling of the enemy, during the 
 offensive of July 15, Corporal Hendershot went to 
 their aid, applying first aid and guiding litter bear- 
 ers to the dressing station. He went out again and 
 brought a wounded comrade in on his back under 
 constant heavy fire. Home address, Elizabeth 
 Hendershot, mother, R. F. D. 5, Bad Axe, Mich. 
 
 HENDERSON, CHARLES R. . . Corporal 
 Company L, 107th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Dickebusch, France, August 
 22, 1918. When his post was attacked by a greatly 
 superior number of the enemy, he heroically de- 
 fended it in spite of the loss of six of his squad and 
 succeeded in driving off the enemy. Home address, 
 Mrs. Charles R. Henderson, wife, 10 Ridgeview 
 Avenue, White Plains, N. Y. 
 
 HENDERSON, GEORGE H. . . . Sergeant 
 Medical Department, Ambulance Company No. 
 140, 110th Sanitary Train. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Charpentry, France, Sep)- 
 tember 30, 1918. Sergeant Henderson, while lead- 
 ing Utter bearers, came under intense shell fire. 
 Seeing a wounded man lying in an exposed posi- 
 tion, Sergeant Henderson, accompanied by an- 
 other soldier, left shelter to go to the wounded man's 
 assistance. While they were proceeding under 
 terrific fire, his companion was killed and he him- 
 self severely wounded by a bursting shell. Despite 
 his wound. Sergeant Henderson continued on his 
 mission, administered first aid to the wounded man 
 and carried him back to the shelter of a shell hole. 
 Home address, Mrs. Dora Henderson, mother, 464 
 JeUff Avenue, Newark, N. J. 
 
 HENDERSON, HENRY . Second Lieutenant 
 354th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Remonville, France, November 1, 
 1918. When his company was fired upon by a 
 battery of German 77s not more than 300 yards 
 distant, Lieutenant Henderson led his platoon at a 
 run through two machine-gun nests which were de- 
 fending that Hank of the battery and succeeded in 
 capturing the entire battery with the aid of the 
 bayonet. Home address, E. F. Henderson, father, 
 402 East Washington Avenue, Council Bluffs, Iowa. 
 
 HENDERSON, PHIL A. . First Lieutenant 
 
 Infantry Observer, 106th Aero Squadron. For 
 extraordinary heroism in the Toul sector, France, 
 August 28, 1918. While on an unprotected recon- 
 naissance mission with Lieutenant Edward Orr, 
 pilot, he encountered a patrol of eight enemy pur- 
 suit planes near the American balloon Unes. When 
 Lieutenant Orr attacked the planes, which had 
 dived at the American balloon. Lieutenant Hen- 
 derson engaged the other eight enemy machines, 
 which were attacking from the rear. In the violent 
 battle which followed all nine of the enemy were 
 driven off. Home address, A. G. Henderson, father, 
 Kalama, Wash. 
 
 HENDLER, ULLMAN C Captain 
 
 Company K, 110th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Courmont, France, July 30, 
 1918. Severely wounded in the shoulder early in 
 the attack on the Bois de Grimpettes, Captain 
 Hendler, (then First Lieutenant) though he was 
 suffering intense pain, refused to be evacuated but 
 continued to lead his company forward until the 
 entire woods had been captured and the new posi- 
 tion consolidated. Home address, Lieutenant 
 Colonel Charles J. Hendler, father, 1428 Walnut 
 Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 
 
 HENDRICHS, PATRICK .... Private 
 Company C, 308th Infantry. After being woun- 
 ded, Private Hendrichs continued to work his auto- 
 matic rifle until it was destroyed. He then se- 
 cured a rifle and continued to fight and later assisted 
 other wounded before having his own wound 
 dressed. Home address, Harry Hendrichs, father, 
 New York City. 
 
 HENDRICKS, TEREE N. . First Lieutenant 
 Battery E, 12th Field Artillery. For extraor- 
 dinary heroism in action near Mont Blanc, France, 
 October 4, 1918. During the course of a terrific 
 bombardment by the enemy, which forced the 
 firing battery to take shelter, and when two of the 
 gun crew were seriously wounded. Lieutenant Hen- 
 dricks voluntarily left cover and, without regard 
 for his own safety, carried the wounded men 
 through heavy fire to a place of safety. Home ad- 
 dress, R. A. Hendricks, father, Nashville, Ga. 
 
 HENNELY, JAMES A. . Second Lieutenant 
 10th Field Artillery. For extraordinary heroism 
 in action near St. Eugene, France, July 14-15, 1918. 
 On duty with the infantry as liaison officer, Lieut- 
 enant Hennely was captured by a part of the enemy 
 while taking a message back to the artillery. 
 Shortly afterwards he succeeded in making his es- 
 cape; and although he had been twice wounded, he 
 made his way through a heavy barrage and deliver- 
 ed his message. Home address, Mrs. William T. 
 Hennely, mother, 813 North MarshaU Avenue, 
 Norfolk, Va. 
 
 HENNESSEY, JAMES .... Sergeant 
 Deceased. Company B, 312th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action at Grand-Pr6, 
 France, October 21, 1918. With all disregard for 
 his own danger. Sergeant Hennessey crawled about 
 30 yards through a sweeping machine-gun fire, to 
 the rescue of a wounded comrade. He was killed by 
 a machine-gun bullet while admini-stering aid to the 
 wounded soldier. Next of kin, Mrs. Mary Hen- 
 nessey, mother, 327 Lafayette Street, Newark, N.J. 
 
 HENNESSEY, PATRICK . . . Sergeant 
 Company B, 34th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Rembercourt, France, Nov- 
 ember 1-2, 1918. While in command of a platoon, 
 Sergeant Hennessey was wounded, but he refused 
 to be evacuated and remained with his men for 
 30 hours, under a heavy bombardment with gas 
 and high-explosive shells, looking after them and 
 
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 admiriiatering first aid to the wounded. Home ad- 
 dress, Mrs. Ellen Trainer, sister, 1026 Pellas Street, 
 West Philadelphia, Pa. 
 
 HENRICHS, PATRICK .... Private 
 Company C, 308th Infantry. After being 
 wounded, Private Henrichs continued to work his 
 automatic rifle until it was destroyed. He then se- 
 cured a rifle and continued to fight and later assist- 
 ed other wounded before having his own wounds 
 dressed. Home address, Harry Henrichs, father, 
 New York City. 
 
 HENRICK, PIERRE H Captain 
 
 French Army, attached to American Expedition- 
 ary Force. For extraordinary heroism in action at 
 Courmelles Forme and at Brezy-le-Sec, south of 
 Soissons, France, July 20-21, 1918. He gallantly 
 crossed a zone under heavy fire to verify liaison with 
 adjoining French troops, and during the attack on 
 Brezy-le-Sec showed extraordinary heroism by hia 
 fearless exposure under heavy machine and ar- 
 tillery fire. Home address not given. 
 
 HENRIKSEN, HANS Private 
 
 Company A, 5th Machine Gun Battalion. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Letanne, 
 France, November 6, 1918. Private Henriksen 
 went out from a place of safety through a heavy 
 shell fire and helped to carry a wounded comrade to 
 safety. Without orders, he made a second trip for 
 a distance of 500 yards through machine-gun and 
 artillery fire to bring in the tripod of his gun squad. 
 Home address, Hans Henriksen, father, Bolleng, 
 Ir Koldeng, Denmark. 
 
 HENRY, NORMAN Sergeant 
 
 Machine Gun Company, 370th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Ferme de la 
 Riviere, France, September 30, 1918. While lead- 
 ing his squad under heavy fire. Sergeant Henry dis- 
 played great bravery and coolness by repairing a 
 damaged gun under direct enemy observation. He 
 proved of valuable assistance to the one remaining 
 officer of his company in assembling the scattered 
 units of his company after they had reached their 
 objective. Home address, Mrs. Betty Henry, 
 mother, 5127 Dearborn Street, Chicago, 111. 
 
 HENRY, RAYMOND Corporal 
 
 Company E, 125th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Cierges, south of Fismes, 
 France, July 31, 1918. In the advance up the hill 
 of Les Jumbles Woods, in the face of a heavy ma- 
 chine-gun and artillery barrage, he was wounded in 
 the shoulder, but he nevertheless continued to ad- 
 vance. Being unable to use his rifle, he threw it 
 down, drew his pistol, and led his platoon forward 
 until he received six more bullet wounds. Home 
 address, Mrs. Jessie Raymond, mother, 408 East 
 Fifth Street, Flint, Mich. 
 
 HENSLEY, HENRY G Sergeant 
 
 Company H, 56th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Preny, France, November 1, 
 1918. When the position of his platoon became un- 
 tenable on account of machine-gun fire from a nest 
 in their front. Sergeant Hensley attacked the nest 
 alone and succeeded in driving off' the enemy with 
 hand grenades. Home address, W. H. Hensley, 
 father. Vixen, N. C. 
 
 HENSLEY, THOMAS L. . Private (First class) 
 Deceased. Company H, 4th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Roncheres, 
 France, July 29, 1918. Going from one wounded 
 comrade to another, exposed to heavy machine-gun 
 and deadly sniper fire. Private Hensley administered 
 aid to all that he could reach before being killed in 
 the performance of this heroic mission. Next of 
 kin, M. F. Hensley, father, Chaton, Texas. 
 
 HEPBURN, WILLIAM . . First Lieutenant 
 102d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Verdun, France, October 24, 1918. 
 With only a handful of men. Lieutenant Hepburn 
 charged a machine-gun nest, killing or wounding 
 the whole crew. He silenced the fire of five different 
 guns, and, in taking the last, he was severely wound- 
 ed about the head. He continued, however, until 
 his mission was accomplished and the gun silenced. 
 Home address, Edith O. Hepburn, Windsor, Conn. 
 
 HERIOT, JAMES D Corporal 
 
 Deceased. Company I, 118th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Vaux-Andigny, 
 France, October 12, 1918. When the advance of 
 his company was held up by extremely heavy fire 
 from two machine guns on their left flank. Corporal 
 Heriot, on his own initiative, advanced alone by 
 short rushes, being under fire from the enemy ar- 
 tillery, and captured the gun and made prisoners 
 of the crew. The second gun crew attempted to 
 retreat; he killed one of the crew and wounded an- 
 other. While advancing through the village of 
 Vaux-Andigny the same afternoon Corporal Heriot 
 was killed while attempting to take a machine-gun 
 nest. Next of kin, Carrie C. Heriot, mother, R. F. 
 D. 1, Providence, S. C. 
 
 HERITIER, ARTHUR . Private (First Class) 
 Company I, 125th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action on Hill No. 212, near Cierges, 
 northeast of Chateau-Thierry, France, July 31, 
 1918. After one man had been killed and two 
 others wounded in attempting to render first aid to 
 a lieutenant who lay mortally wounded in an area 
 that was subjected to fire from enemy machine 
 guns and snipers, he successfully reached the 
 lieutenant and gave him first aid, risking his own 
 life in doing so. Home address, Mrs. Mary L. Heri- 
 tier, mother, Lenwood, Mich. 
 
 HERMAN, ALBERT W Sergeant 
 
 Company D, 102d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Epieds, France, July 21, 
 1918. By the effective use of his bayonet. Sergeant 
 Herman killed many of the enemy; and, although 
 painfully wounded, he continued to fight, until or- 
 dered to the rear by his commanding officer. Home 
 address, William Doran, friend, 443 Spring Street, 
 Colhnsville, 111. 
 
 HERMLE, LEO D. . . First Lieutenant 
 
 6th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near the Meuse River, France, 
 November 1, 1918. When the company on his left 
 was checked by heavy machine-gun fire. Lieutenant 
 Hermle led a platoon forward and surrounded a 
 large number of the enemy, capturing 155 prisoners 
 and 17 machine guns. Pushing on, he took the 
 town of Mim St. Georges and many machine-gun 
 positions. Although he was painfully wounded he 
 refused to be evacuated, and remained with his men 
 for two days until he was ordered to the rear. Home 
 address, Mrs. V. P. Hermle, wife, 1226 Fifty-first 
 Avenue, Oakland, Cal. 
 
 HERR, CHARLES R. . . First Lieutenant 
 
 319th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action in the Bois des Ogons, France, October 4-6, 
 1918. Suffering from the effects of mustard gas. 
 Lieutenant Herr refused to leave his platoon and 
 later, when his company commander was killed, 
 took command of the company. Under the inspira- 
 tion of his personal bravery his command overcame 
 the most determined resistance and succeeded in 
 getting a foothold in the Bois des Ogons while it was 
 under flanking fire from machine guns and artillery. 
 Lieutenant Herr personally visited his outposts 
 under a heavy artillery and machine-gun barrage, 
 inspiring confidence which enabled his men to main- 
 tain their position at a critical time. Home ad- 
 dress, Judge H. B. Herr, Flemington, N. J. 
 
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 HERREN, WILLIAM . . . First Sergeant 
 Machine Gun Company, 58th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Ville-Savoye, 
 France, August 7, 1918. Sergeant Herren carried 
 guns and ammunition to the front line platoons 
 through an intense barrage after several carrying 
 details had failed to get through. He then volun- 
 teered to stay with the right flank platoon, which 
 was under heavy fire in an exposed position. Dur- 
 ing the afternoon, he and one other man pushed 
 forward with a captured machine gun, and assisted 
 materially in breaking up several hostile counter- 
 attacks during the day. Home address, Mrs. H. L. 
 Herren, mother, 22 Herren Avenue, West Ashe- 
 viUe. N. C. 
 
 HERRICK, LESTER Private 
 
 Company C, 108th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action east of Ronssoy, France, Septem- 
 ber 29, 1918. During the operations against the 
 Hindenburg line he exhibited great courage and 
 bravery by advancing alone against two enemy 
 machine-gun positions, putting both of them out of 
 action. In accomplishing this he was seriously 
 wounded. Home address, James W. Reals, step- 
 father, Nedrow, N. Y. 
 
 HERRMANN, BERTRAND 
 
 Private (First Class) 
 
 Deceased. Company D, 312th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Grand-Pr6, 
 France, October 23, 1918. Private Herrmann with 
 his twin brother. Private (first class) Victor Herr- 
 mann, voluntarily crossed an open field heavily swept 
 by machine-gun fire, and assisted First Sergeant 
 James P. Collins carry to shelter their company 
 commander, who had been mortally wounded. As 
 they were returning to our lines this soldier was 
 slightly wounded, and later in the day, while being 
 evacuated to the rear, he was killed by a shell. 
 Next of kin, Mrs. Anna Herrmann, mother, 188 
 North Fourth Street, Newark, N. J. 
 
 HERRMANN, VICTOR . Private (First Class) 
 Company D, 312th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Grand-Pr6, France, October 
 23, 1918. Private Herrmann, with his twin brother. 
 Private (first class) Bertrand Herrmann, voluntar- 
 ily crossed an open field heavily swept by machine- 
 gun fire, and assisted First Sergeant James P. Coll- 
 ins to carry to shelter their company commander, 
 who had been mortally wounded. Home address, 
 Mrs. Anna Herrmann, mother, 188 North Fourth 
 Street, Newark, N. J. 
 
 HERSCHKOWITZ, JACK . . . Private 
 
 Company C, 308th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Binarville, France, Septem- 
 ber 29, 1918. In order to obtain ammunition and 
 rations. Private Herschkowitz, with another sol- 
 dier, accompanied an officer in an effort to reestab- 
 lish communication between battalion and regimen- 
 tal headquarters. They were attacked by a small 
 party of Germans, but drove them off, killing one. 
 When night came they crawled unknowingly into 
 the center of a German camp, where they lay for 
 three hours undetected. Finally discovered, they 
 made a dash to escape. In order to protect the 
 officer. Private Herschkowitz deliberately drew the 
 enemy fire to himself, allowing the officer to escape. 
 Private Herschkowitz succeeded in getting through 
 and delivering his mess.age the next morning. Home 
 address, Samuel Herschkowitz, father, 249 East 
 Houston Street, New York City. 
 
 HERTER, EDWARD Private 
 
 Company M, 131st Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bois de Harville, France, 
 November 10, 1918. On his own initiative he left 
 shelter and crossed open ground, swept by ma- 
 
 chine-gun fire, to rescue a wounded comrade. 
 Though himself severely wounded on the mission, 
 he succeeded in carrying the soldier back to his own 
 lines. Home address, Julius Herter, brother, 2330 
 Osgood Street, Chicago, 111. 
 
 HESS, HERMAN L. . . . 
 Deceased. 148th Infantry, 
 heroism in action near Cierges, 
 29, 1918. Accompanied by a 
 Hess made two trips through 
 fire, and rescued two wounded 
 left lying in an exposed place 
 took up a new position. Next 
 22 Park Street, Pomeroy, Ohio 
 
 . First Lieutenant 
 For extraordinary 
 France, September 
 soldier. Lieutenant 
 heavy machine-gun 
 men who had been 
 when the battalion 
 of kin, Frank Hess, 
 
 HESTER, HARVEY S. . . First Lieutenant 
 120th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Vaux Andigny, France, October 10, 
 1918. Although severely wounded in the back by 
 shrapnel, Lieutenant Hester led his platoon for- 
 ward, covering a flank of his battalion which was 
 exposed to heavy enemy fire. Home address, Mrs. 
 E. G. Hester, Kenilworth Park, Asheville, N. C. 
 
 HEUSISEN, FRANK A Sergeant 
 
 Company A, 137th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Montrebeau Woods, France, 
 September 29, 1918. When his company was 
 checked and forced to withdraw into the woods. 
 Sergeant Heusisen voluntarily went into an open 
 field under heavy machine-gun fire and carried 
 wounded soldiers a hundred yards to shelter, pre- 
 venting their capture by the enemy. Home ad- 
 dress, John Heusisen, father, R. F. D. 5, Great 
 Bend, Kansas. 
 
 HEWIT, BENJAMIN H Captain 
 
 Deceased. Comany F. 316th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Montfaucon, 
 France, September 28-29, 1918. Captain Hewit led 
 his men into battle with such fearlessness and valor 
 that he was at all times able to reorganize and con- 
 tinue forward under most difficult circumstances. 
 Although wounded, he remained in command, al- 
 ways being under terrific shell and machine-gun 
 fire, but not until he had received a second wound 
 did he relinquish his command. While being taken 
 from the field he received a third wound. Home 
 address, Oliver Hartley Hewit, father, Hollidays- 
 burg. Pa. 
 
 HEWITT, CHARLES W. Jr. . . . Corporal 
 Deceased. 45th Company, 5th Regiment, U. S. 
 M. C. Killed in action at Chateau-Thierry, 
 France, June 6, 1918. He gave the supreme proof 
 of that extraordinary heroism which will serve as 
 an example to hitherto untried troops. Next of 
 kin, Charles W. Hewitt, father 5127 North Twelfth 
 Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 
 
 HEYDENBERK, DICK .... Private 
 Company D, 3d Machine Gun BattaUon. When 
 he was wounded near Ploisy, France, July 19, 1918, 
 he declined medical attention until he led his pla- 
 toon through steady bombardment to its final ob- 
 jective and had seen to the proper placing of his 
 guns. Although weak from loss of blood, he stayed 
 at his post and effectively directed the fire of his 
 command until wounded four times. Home ad- 
 dress, Willis Heydenberk, father, Wayland, Mich. 
 
 HICKEY, THOMAS J Private 
 
 Battery C, 101st Field Artillery. For extraordin- 
 ary heroism in action near Samogneux, France, Oc- 
 tober 24, 1918. After his piece had received two 
 direct hits and he was the only man left uninjured 
 in his squad. Private Hickey refused to seek shel- 
 ter and assisted in the evacuation of the wounded. 
 During a terrifio shelling, he made two trips to the 
 
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 aid station with a litter. Home address, Mrs. Pat- 
 rick Dyrne, sister, 129 Wayland Avenue, Cranston, 
 R.I. 
 
 HICKOK, CHARLES H. Jr. . . . Sergeant 
 Headquarters Company, 122d Field Artillery. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action near Verdun, 
 France, November 1, 1918. Commanding an ar- 
 tillery liaison detail, Sergeant Hickok succeeded, 
 after many attempts, in laying a telephone line 
 through a heavy enemy barrage and opening up 
 communication between infantry and artillery. 
 Just as he reached a point where his Une was con- 
 nected with the Infantry Sergeant Hickok was 
 severely wounded, losing his right leg. Home ad- 
 dress, Charles H. Hickok, father, Poughkeepsie, 
 N. Y. 
 
 HICKS, CHARLES L Sergeant 
 
 Company A, 6th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bois de Chatillon, France, 
 November 5, 1918. Accompanied by another 
 soldier, Sergeant Hicks advanced against an enemy 
 machine-gun unit which was holding up the ad- 
 vance of his platoon and the company on his left. 
 He completed the capturing of the position, killing 
 three of the enemy and routing the remaining part 
 of the unit, thereby enabling his platoon to advance 
 to their objective. Home address, John Hicks, 
 father, R. F. D. 3, Dawson Springs, Ky. 
 
 HIGGINS, WESTRA Sergeant 
 
 Company C, 101st Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action north of Verdun, France, October 
 23, 1918. Sergeant Higgins alone attacked two 
 machine-gun nests which were holding up the ad- 
 vance of his platoon, kilUng four of the enemy and 
 capturing two. Home address, Mrs. Mabel Hig- 
 gins, mother, 687 Washington Street, Dorchester, 
 Mass. 
 
 HIGGINS, MARTIN J Private 
 
 Company H, 165th Infantry. Near Villers-sur- 
 Fere, on July 30, 1918, he twice left shelter and went 
 out into exposed places in front of the firing line, 
 under heavy enemy machine-gun fire, and carried 
 in wounded comrades. Home address, James Hig- 
 gins, 25 West 114th Street, New York City. 
 
 HIGGINS, PATRICK P Sergeant 
 
 Company B, 7th Engineers. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Cunel, France, October 20, 
 1918. While making a reconnaissance within the 
 enemy lines, this soldier assisted in capturing an 
 enemy machine-gun nest which was harassing the 
 party. Under heavy machine-gun fire, he gave 
 first-aid treatment to a wounded soldier, and when 
 the officer in charge of the detachment was wound- 
 ed, he bound up the latter's injuries and carried him 
 two kilometers through heavy machine-gun and 
 shell fire to an aid station. Home address, Mrs. 
 Kate A. Connell, sister, 2837 Josephine Street, Den- 
 ver, Colo. 
 
 HIGGINS, WILLIAM H Sergeant 
 
 Company I, 309th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bois de Loges, France, Oc- 
 tober 16, 1918. Although painfully wounded early 
 in an attack, he refused to be evacuated and con- 
 tinued to lead his platoon in the advance, display- 
 ing marked personal bravery. Home address, Mrs. 
 Mary Higgins, mother, 41 William Street, Lock- 
 port, N. Y. 
 
 HIGGINSON, WILLIAM P. . First Sergeant 
 Deceased. 20th Company, 5th Regiment, U. S. 
 M. C. Killed in action at Chateau-Thierry, 
 France, June 6, 1918. He gave the supreme proof 
 of that extraordinary heroism which will serve as 
 an example to hitherto untried troops. Next of 
 
 kin, Mrs. Bridget Higginson, mother, 986 Harvard 
 Street, Rochester, N. Y. 
 
 HIGGS, HERMAN C Private 
 
 Medical Detachment, 1st Gas Regiment. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Montfaucon, 
 France, September 26, 1918. Private Higgs worked 
 continuously and heroically under withering fire 
 from machine-guns, upon several occasions volun- 
 tarily going out ahead of the first wave to adminis- 
 ter first aid to wounded soldiers. His untiring eff- 
 orts and personal bravery saved the lives of many 
 wounded soldiers and were a source of inspiration 
 to the combat troops. Home address, Mrs. Fanny 
 Higgs, mother, 1115 North Eighth Street, La Fay- 
 ette, Ind. 
 
 HIGGS, J. A First Lieutenant 
 
 Air Service. For repeated acts of extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Pont-a-Mousson, France, 
 July 31 and August 21, 1918, near Gesnes, France, 
 October 29, 1918. On July 31, near Pont-a-Mousson, 
 Lieutenant Higgs was carrying on a general sur- 
 veillance of his sector from his balloon with a 
 French soldier, when an enemy plane dived from a 
 cloud and opened fire on the balloon. In imminent 
 danger he remained in basket until he had helped 
 his French comrade, after whom he himself jumped. 
 On August 21, in the same sector. Lieutenant Higgs 
 was performing an important mission regulating 
 artillery fire. Enemy planes attacked, and with 
 great gallantry Lieutenant Higgs remained in the 
 basket until his assistant had jumped. On October 
 29, near Gesnes, Lieutenant Higgs was conducting 
 a reglage from the basket with a student observer. 
 Attacked by enemy planes, after his balloon was 
 burning. Lieutenant Higgs would not quit his post 
 until he had assisted his companion to escape. In 
 each of the foregoing instances. Lieutenant Higgs 
 at one reascended in a new balloon. Home address, 
 Mrs. James A. Higgs, wife, Lathrop, Pickens 
 County, Ala. 
 
 HIGHLEY, CHARLES C. . First Lieutenant 
 319th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Immecourt, France, November 1, 1918. 
 In the face of heavy machine-gun fire Lieutenant 
 Highley personally led his platoon, or elements 
 thereof, against several enemy machine-gun nests, 
 putting out of action and capturing 15 guns with 50 
 prisoners. Later in the day he led a squad of men 
 in an attack on a battery of enemy field pieces seen 
 coming out of a wood south of Sivry, and succeeded 
 in capturing the three pieces of artillery, together 
 with 55 prisoners and 27 horses. Home address. 
 Dr. George N. Highley, Conshohocken, Penn. 
 
 HIGHLEY, ELMER W Sergeant 
 
 Medical Detachment, 7th Engineers. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Nantillois, 
 France, October 13, 1918. Sergeant Highley, al- 
 though wounded, remained on duty after his bat- 
 talion had passed on and the other troops in the 
 vicinity had been forced into dugouts; giving first 
 aid and directing the evacuation of his wounded 
 comrades on a heavily-shelled road. Home address, 
 Mrs. George W. Highley, mother, Edgemont, S. 
 Dak. 
 
 HIGLEY, GEORGE R. . . First Lieutenant 
 124th Machine Gun Battalion. For extraordin- 
 ary heroism in action near Consenoye, France, Oc- 
 tober 8, 1918. Upon their own initiative Lieuten- 
 ant Higley, who was on duty as reconnaissance 
 officer, and another officer crossed the Meuse River 
 to reconnoiter a supply route. They were fired 
 upon by two enemy machine-guns, but, disregarding 
 the heavy machine-gun and shell fire, they advanc- 
 ed on the enemy positions and captured the two 
 machine-guns together with 31 Austrian prisoners. 
 Home address, Mrs. Nella A. Higley, wife, 301 
 Courtland Street, Houston, Texas. 
 
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 HIGSON. WILLIE Corporal 
 
 Company C, 120th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, Sep- 
 tember 29, 1918. He showed extraordinary hero- 
 ism and courage in leading men under heavy shrap- 
 nel and enfilading machine-gun fire during the at- 
 tack on the Hindenburg line. During a temporary 
 halt he acted as runner through this fire, and at- 
 tempted to return after being severely wounded. 
 Home address, Mrs. W. B. Higson, mother, Rose- 
 mary, N. C. 
 
 HILDEBRAND, HARRY .... Sergeant 
 Company C, 3d Machine Gun Battalion. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Soissons, 
 France, July 18-24, 1918. Sergeant Hildebrand 
 went forward beyond the front line, exposed to fire 
 of snipers, and repaired and put into action an 
 abandoned enemy machine-gun. Later his pla- 
 toon commander, being wounded and the platoon 
 disorganized by direct artillery fire he took com- 
 mand, reorganized the platoon, gathered reinforce- 
 ments, and protected a dangerously exposed flank 
 of the infantry. He also voluntarily led his ma- 
 chine guns with the attacking battalion, rendering 
 most efficient service until wounded. Home ad- 
 dress, Harry Hildebrand, 5605 Columbus Avenue, 
 Dallas, Texas. 
 
 HILDRETH, RICHARD P. . . . Captain 
 23d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Landres-et-Saint Georges, France, No- 
 vember 3, 1918. During offensive operations west 
 of the Meuse it was found necessary to withdraw 
 his command to a less exposed position. When he 
 had successfully accomplished this withdrawal, 
 Captain Hildreth saw three of his men lying 
 wounded 100 yards in front of his lines. Assisted 
 by another officer, he crawled out, under heavy 
 gun and shell fire, and safely conducted the wound- 
 ed to shelter. Home address, Dr. E. A. Hildreth, 
 father. National Road, Wheeling, W. Va. 
 
 HILGER, JOHN Sergeant 
 
 Deceased. Company M, 26th Infantry. In 
 spite of two wounds received on July 19, 1918, 
 near Soissons, France, he led his platoon against a 
 machine-gun nest and flanked and captured it, but 
 as this courageous and useful deed was accomplish- 
 ed he was struck by a machine-gun bullet and kill- 
 ed. Next of kin, George Wagner, friend, Granville, 
 Iowa. 
 
 HILL, FRANK Y. . . . First Lieutenant 
 
 117th Infantry. For extraordinary heroi.sm in 
 action near Geneve, France, October 8, 1918. 
 Lieutenant Hill was wounded by shell fire while 
 he was leading his men forward, but he neverthe- 
 less continued in the attack until his men were 
 stopped by intense machine-gun fire and forced to 
 take cover in shell holes. Voluntarily leaving 
 shelter, he thereupon started back to obtain rein- 
 forcements, and after going only a short distance 
 was seriously wounded in three places by machine- 
 gun fire. Home address, Lucius D. Hill, father, 
 Knoxville, Tenn. 
 
 HILL, FRED W Corporal 
 
 Headquarters Company, 6th Regiment, U. S. 
 M. C. Regardless of personal danger, he showed 
 conspicuous bravery in carrying ammunition from 
 the dump into the fighting line in the face of heavy 
 machine-gun and rifle fire in the Bois de Bellcau on 
 June 8, 1918. Learning of the need of hand 
 grenades, he carried them forward without waiting 
 for orders. Home address, Mrs. Minnie Hill, mo- 
 ther, 4122 West Congress Street, Chicago, 111. 
 
 HILL, GLEN Private 
 
 Company E, 104th Infantry. For coolness and 
 gallantry in action April 12-13, 1918. Having re- 
 
 cently been assigned to the regiment and hearing 
 order for counter attack being given in an adjoin- 
 ing detachment, he joined the latter and himself 
 killed two of the enemy with his bayonet. Home 
 address. Miss Gladys Lewis, sister. Cedar Springs, 
 Mich. 
 
 HILL, GUY H Private 
 
 Company E, 28th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 18-20, 
 1918. When the advance was held up by an enemy 
 machine-gun, he rushed it single handed, put the 
 gun out of commission, and took the crew prisoners. 
 Home address, Leonard Robinson, 262 Margaret 
 Street, Plattsburg, N, Y. 
 
 HILL, HENRY R Major 
 
 Deceased. 128th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Romagne-sous-Montfaucon, 
 France, October 16, 1918. With absolute disregard 
 for his personal safety. Major Hill led his battalion 
 over the top personally reached the objective, and 
 cleaned out enemy machine-gun nests. When a 
 group of enemy machine gunners were about to 
 open fire on his flank, Major Hill noticed them, and, 
 armed only with a captured pistol, he immediately 
 went forward to engage them. Taken by surprise, 
 three of the crew surrendered, but one, remaining 
 in the pit, turned the machine gun on him; and as 
 Major Hill's pistol failed to work he was instantly 
 killed by the machine-gun fire. Next of kin, Mrs. 
 CeciUa R. Hill, mother, 516 Maine Street, Quincy, 
 lU. 
 
 HILL, LLOYD G First Lieutenant 
 
 363d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action at Tronsol Farm, France, September 29, 
 1918. Receiving no response to a call for volun- 
 teers, he personally went forward under machine- 
 gun fire and rescued a wounded member of his de- 
 tachment, bringing him in and transferring him to 
 a first-aid station. Home address, Mrs. Ellen Hill, 
 mother, Attadena Apartments, Spokane, Wash. 
 
 HILL, MAURY Captain 
 
 Air Service. Pilot, 24th Aero Squadron. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Conflans, 
 France, November 2, 1918. While on a photo- 
 graphic mission of a particularly dangerous charac- 
 ter. Captain Hill and his observer. Lieutenant John 
 W. Cousins, were attacked by superior numbers of 
 enemy pursuit planes. During the combat which 
 ensued, his skill and coolness enabled his observer 
 to destroy one of the enemy aircraft. Home ad- 
 dress. Walker Hill, father, First National Bank, 
 St. Louis, Mo. 
 
 HILL, RAYMOND C. . . First Lieutenant 
 Deceased. 146th Field Artillery, observer, 
 99th Aero Squadron, Air Service. For extraordin- 
 ary heroism in action near Lachaussfe, France, 
 September 13, 1918. He, with First Lieutenant 
 Clarence C. Kahle, pilot, were directed to take 
 photographs of the old Hindenburg line. They were 
 accompanied by two protecting planes. After they 
 had taken some photographs the protecting planes 
 were driven off by hostile aircraft, but Lieutenant 
 Hill and his pilot continued on their mission alone, 
 until in the vicinity of LachaussSe they were at- 
 tacked by an enemy formation of nine planes. 
 Putting up a gallant fight against these overwhelm- 
 ing odds, he was shot through the heart and killed, 
 but his pilot, by his pluck, determination, skill, and 
 courage, brought the photographs and the plane to 
 our lines. Next of kin, Mrs. Raymond C. Hill, 
 wife, 1411 Tenth Street, Lewiaton, Idaho. 
 
 HILL, ROBERT Corporal 
 
 Company C, 61st Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Cote St. Germaine, France, 
 November 6, 1918. When his platoon had been 
 stopped by heavy artillery and machine-gun fire. 
 
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 Corporal Hill crawled forward, though wounded, 
 and led his men to their objective before being 
 evacuated. Home address, Charlea S. Smith, 
 friend, Buffalo, Minn. 
 
 HILL, SAMUEL . . . Private (First Class) 
 Company E, 320th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bethincourt, France, Sep- 
 tember 26, 1918. Assisted by three comrades. Pri- 
 vate Hill volunteered and went to the aid of a pla- 
 toon which was held up by machine-gun fire. Al- 
 though being under constant fire of the enemy, he 
 flanked the stronghold and by effective use of his 
 automatic rifle killed two officers and three enlisted 
 men and captured the gun. Home address, Mrs. 
 Annie M. Hill, mother, R. F. D. 2, ApoUo, Pa. 
 
 HILL, WILLIAM H Corporal 
 
 Company A, 166th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Haumont, France, September 
 27, 1918. Corporal Hill, while establishing haison 
 with a separate unit of his patrol under heavy 
 machine-gun fire, personally captured two prison- 
 ers, and, after delivering them to a guard, continued 
 with his mission. He was severely wounded while 
 performing this dangerous mission. Home address, 
 George W. Hill, father, 1065 Cable Avenue, Colum- 
 bus, Ohio. 
 
 HILLBURN, HERBERT S. . . . Captain 
 359th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action at Villers-Devant-Dun, France, November 
 2, 1918. Under heavy machine-gun fire Captain 
 Hillburn repeatedly went to the rear of his com- 
 pany to rally and reorganize it and then rushed 
 forward to lead his men on. Having taken the 
 town of Villers-Devant-Dun and the Creit beyond, 
 he held it with only 16 men until the next morning, 
 against superior numbers of the enemy. Home ad- 
 dress, WilUam C. Hillburn, father, Grandview, Tex. 
 
 HILLER, WALTER S Corporal 
 
 Company H, 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Bellefonts- 
 Farm, France, November 10, 1918. Under direct 
 fire from seven enemy machine-guns Corporal 
 Hiller led a detachment across the River Meuse 
 and destroyed a machine-gun nest which occupied a 
 dominating position 1,000 yards in advance of his 
 company. Next of kin. Garde C. Hiller, mother, 
 827 Jefferson Street, Salt Lake City, Utah. 
 
 HILLIARD, GROVER C Sergeant 
 
 Company K, 117th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Beaurevoir, France, Octo- 
 ber 6, 1918. Sergeant HilUard volunteered and 
 crossed an open space swept by fire from enemy 
 machine-guns and snipers to rescue wounded com- 
 rades. Home address, R. A. Hilliard, father, R. F. 
 D. 4, Dover, Tenn. 
 
 HILLIG, HARRY Private 
 
 Deceased. Company G, 119th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Bellicourt, 
 France, September 29, 1918. Although he had 
 been seriously wounded in the neck by a machine- 
 gun bullet. Private Hillig refused to go to the rear, 
 and continued in the advance until he was killed 
 several hours later. Next of kin, Mrs. Catherine 
 Wagner, CarroUton, 111. 
 
 HILTON. RICHMOND S. . . . Sergeant 
 Company M, 118th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Brancourt, France, October 
 11, 1918. Discovering a German machine-gun 
 which from a shell hole in a cemetery was deUvering 
 enfilading fire on his company. Sergeant Hilton 
 crawled forward in the face of heavy machine-gun 
 fire and rifle fire to within 30 yards of the machine- 
 gun and with his rifle killed the German gunner. 
 
 He then killed five and captured ten others, who 
 were in the shell hole. Home address, J. D. Hilton, 
 father, Westville. S. C. 
 
 HINE, OTTO L. H Captain 
 
 Dental Corps, 139th Infantry. For extraordin- 
 ary heroism in action at Chaudron Farm, France, 
 September 29-30, 1918. Upon his own initiative. 
 Captain Hine (then first lieutenant) went to a 
 dressing station in advance of the line, after the in- 
 fantry had withdrawn, and worked under heavy 
 bombardment of gas and high explosive shells, 
 dressing the patients and directing their evacua- 
 tion. That night he returned to our lines through 
 heavy artillery and machine-gun fire to arrange for 
 ambulances and litters. Later he made another 
 trip to the rear for the purpose of securing an ar- 
 tillery barrage to protect his dressing station. 
 Through his exceptional courage and energy, all 
 the wounded men were safely evacuated. Next 
 of km, T. S. Hine, father, 217 Court Street, Mus- 
 kogee, Okla. 
 
 HINES, PAUL H First Lieutenant 
 
 102d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near MarcheviUe and Ria\'ille, France, Sep- 
 tember 25-26, 1918. Lieutenant Hines showed 
 great bravery and devotion to duty throughout 
 this action. At one time he went through a violent 
 artillery bombardment and machine-gun fire to re- 
 establish broken liaison with battalion on left. 
 Later he voluntarily led a party of first-aid men 
 across an open field swept by machine-gun fire and 
 rescued a wounded officer after several previous 
 attempts had failed. Home address, Mrs. Peter F. 
 Hines, mother, 214 Eighth Street, South Boston, 
 Mass. 
 
 HINSON, GUY R. . . Sergeant (First Class) 
 Company F, 105th Engineers. For extraordin- 
 ary heroism in action August 27, 1918. He was in 
 charge of a platoon, deUvering a highly concentrat- 
 ed gas-cloud attack against the enemy, when the 
 cloud unexpectedly flared back. After leading his 
 men to a place of safety, this soldier went back into 
 the cloud four times at imminent peril to his own 
 Ufe, collecting and rescuing others who had been 
 overcome. Conducting his platoon through heavy 
 machine-gun fire, he put them in charge of another 
 sergeant with instructions to resume their mission, 
 while he again returned to search for gassed men, 
 and found all but two. His excellent leadership 
 and unusual courage prevented many casualties 
 and at the same time effected the completion of an 
 important mission. Home address, Mrs. Delia 
 Hinson, mother, 610 East Seventh Street, Char- 
 lotte, N. C. 
 
 HINTZ, EDWARD E Corporal 
 
 Company I, 102d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bouresches, France, July 
 20, 1918. Although seriously wounded, Corporal 
 Hintz remained on duty, and, with nine remaining 
 men of his platoon, assisted in filHng a gap between 
 his company and the company on the right, a dis- 
 tance of about 200 yards, until support arrived. 
 Home address, Leidwig Hintz, father, 294 Barrett 
 Street, New Britain, Conn. 
 
 HIRST, SAMUEL C Private 
 
 Company H, 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Blanc Mont 
 Ridge, France, October 5, 1918. Together with 
 another soldier. Private Hirst successfully com- 
 pleted the capture of a machine gun, destroying it, 
 and killing two of the crew. Fighting his way back 
 to his own Unes, he furnished valuable information 
 concerning enemy machine-gun emplacements. 
 Home address, Katherine Hirst, mother, Purcell- 
 ville, Va. 
 
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 HITCHCOCK, ROGER W. . Second Lieutenant 
 Pilot, 88th Aero Squadron. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Fismes, France, August 11, 
 1918, together with John W. Jordon, second 
 lieutenant, 7th Field Artillery, observer; Louis G. 
 Bernheimer, first lieutenant, pilot; James S. D. 
 Burns, deceased, second heutenant, 101st Field 
 Artillery, observer; Philip R. Babcock, first lieut- 
 enant, pilot; Joseph A. Palmer, second lieutenant, 
 15th Field Artillery, observer; Joel H. McClendon, 
 deceased, first lieutenant, pilot; and Charles W. 
 Plummer, deceased, second lieutenant, 101st Field 
 Artillery, all attached to the same squadron. Un- 
 der the protection of three pursuit planes, all 
 carrying a pilot and observer. Lieutenants Bern- 
 heimer and Jordon, in charge of a photo plane, 
 carried out successfully a hazardous photographic 
 mission over the enemy's lines to the River Aisne. 
 The four American ships were attacked by 12 enemy 
 battle planes. Lieutenant Bernheimer, by coolly 
 and skillfully maneuvering his ship, and Lieutenant 
 Jordan, by accurate operation of his machine-gun, 
 in spite of wounds in the shoulder and leg, aided 
 materially in the victory which came to the Ameri- 
 can ships, and returned safely with 36 valuable 
 photographs. The pursuit plane operated by 
 Lieutenants Hitchcock and Burns was disabled 
 while these two officers were fighting effectively. 
 Lieutenant Burns was mortally wounded and his 
 body jammed the controls. After a headlong fall 
 of 2,500 meters, Lieutenant Hitchcock succeeded 
 in regaining control of this plane and piloted it 
 back to the airdrome. Lieutenants McClendon 
 and Plummer were shot down and killed after a 
 vigorous combat with five of the enemy planes. 
 Lieutenants Babcock and Palmer, by gallant and 
 skillful fighting, aided in driving off the German 
 planes and were materially responsible for the 
 successful execution of the photographic mission. 
 Home address, Mrs. Roger W. Hitchcock, wife, 
 1611 Maryland Avenue, Northeast, Washington, 
 D. C. 
 
 HITCHENS, ERNEST W. . . . Sergeant 
 Company K, 313th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Crepion, France, November 
 7-8, 1918. While his battalion was conducting a 
 relief. Sergeant Hitchens and four members of his 
 platoon were wounded by shell fire. After he had 
 taken the four wounded comrades to a first-aid sta- 
 tion, he immediately returned without treatment 
 to himself, despite his severe suffering from three 
 body wounds, and remained with his platoon un- 
 til the completion of the relief. Home address, 
 Mrs. Hazel P. Hitchens, wife. Lock Box 34, Thur- 
 mont, Md. 
 
 HIX, JAMES C Private 
 
 Deceased. Company F, 127th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Roncheres, 
 France, July 30, 1918. With another soldier, he 
 volunteered to go out in advance of our lines to 
 rescue wounded soldiers who had been left there 
 when the company withdrew. Under heavy fire, 
 they made two trips, bringing back wounded men. 
 Private Hix was wounded by machine-gun fire, 
 when he went out for the third time. Next of kin, 
 H. W. Hix, brother, 136 Grove Avenue, Detroit, 
 Mich. 
 
 HOBBS, AVIS T First Lieutenant 
 
 119th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Voormazeele, Belgium, August 30, 
 1918, and near Busigny, France, October 9, 1918. 
 Under heavy shell fire and in full view of the enemy 
 he volunteered for and conducted a daylight patrol 
 of one man and himself to reconnoiter the best 
 route for a raid, obtaining very valuable information. 
 Later, when in the course of an attack our !ine was 
 held up by the enemy, he led a patrol of twelve 
 men; and under heavy fire, placed his Lewis gun 
 80 as to drive out the enemy, advancing two thous- 
 
 and yards ahead of our front lines to gain inform- 
 ation. Home address, Alonze L. Hobbs, father, 
 Lebanon, Tenn. 
 
 HOBSCHEID, PAUL Sergeant 
 
 Company C, 131st Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Chipilly Ridge, France, Aug- 
 ust 9, 1918. Sergeant Hobscheid, under heavy 
 fire, advanced into a hostile sniping post, found and 
 entered a long dugout, and brought out 30 prisoners. 
 Home address, Nicholas Hobschied, father, 6150 
 South Park Avenue, Chicago, 111. 
 
 HOBSON, HENRY W Major 
 
 365th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near St. Mihiel, France, September 12, 
 1918. Within ten minutes after the beginning of 
 the advance, at 5 a. m., he was twice wounded in 
 the shoulder by a machine-gun bullet and by shrap- 
 nel in the leg. Being in command of the assault 
 battaUon and realizing the importance of its 
 operations, he continued to accompany and direct 
 his command throughout the day, notwithstanding 
 his wounds which caused him great pain and diffi- 
 culty of movement. At halts he had to be assisted 
 to lie down and get up by his adjutant; neverthe- 
 less he remained on duty until the fighting of the 
 day was over. Home address, Mrs. Edmonia 
 B. Hobson, wife, 4346 McPherson Avenue, St. 
 Louis, Mo. 
 
 HODGES. COURTNEY H. . Lieutenant Colonel 
 6th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Breulles, France, November 2-4, 1918. 
 He personally conducted a reconnaissance of the 
 Meuse River, to determine the most advantageous 
 location for a crossing, and for a bridge site. Hav- 
 ing organized a storming party, he attacked the 
 enemy not 100 paces distant, and, although fail- 
 ing, he managed to effect the crossing of the canal 
 after 20 hours of ceaseless struggling. His fearless- 
 ness and courage were mainly responsible for the 
 advance of his brigade to the heights east of the 
 Meuse. Home address, Mrs. Kate Hodges, mother. 
 Perry, Ga. 
 
 HOEYNICK, FRANK J. . Second Lieutenant 
 Deceased. 314th Engineers. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bantheville, France, No- 
 vember 5-7, 1918. Lieutenant Hoeynick, on a 
 reconnaissance of the bridge at Pouilly, and the road 
 from Pouilly to Inor. He was accompanied on the 
 expedition by a soldier of his platoon, the two be- 
 ing the first to cross the river at Inor. At this 
 point they gained most valuable information. Re- 
 crossing the river, he made his way to Pouilly, 
 under machine-gun fire, collecting engineer data 
 of the greatest importance. Just as they approach- 
 ed their destination Lieutenant Hoeynick was 
 killed by machine-gun fire. Next of kin, Mrs. Mary 
 L. Lynk, sister, 421 Sherman Avenue, Evanston, 
 lU. 
 
 HOFFMAN, CHARLES F. . Gunnery Sergeant 
 49th Company, 5th Regiment, U. S M. C. At 
 Chateau-Thierry, France, on June 6, 1918, he 
 displayed coolness and extraordinary heroism 
 throughout the attack. During the counter at- 
 tack of the enemy he, armed with a rifle, charged 
 and routed a group of machine gunners. Home 
 address not given. 
 
 HOFFMAN, CLYDE O. . . . First Sergant 
 Company K, 357th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Fey-en-Haye, France, 
 September 14, 1918. Sergeant Hoffman was ser- 
 iously wounded when three enemy machine guns 
 opened fire on his platoon at a range of only twenty- 
 five yards, but he continued firing on the enemy 
 until the enemy guns were sUenced, inspiring the 
 other members of his platoon by his coolness and 
 
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 courage. Home address, A. L. Hoffman, father, 
 500 South Mitchell Street, El Reno, Okla. 
 
 HOFFMAN, EARL A Private 
 
 Company C, 34l8t Machine Gun Battalion. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action in the Bois de 
 Bantheville, France, October 24, 1918. Severely 
 wounded while dressing the wounds of 23 of his 
 platoon, Private Hoffman continued his work until 
 he fainted from pain and was evacuated. Home 
 address, J. Hoffman, father, 707 East Chestnut 
 Street, Denison, Iowa. 
 
 HOFFMAN, HENRY Private 
 
 Battery C, 151st Field Artillery. For extraor- 
 dinary heroism in action near Suippes, France, 
 July 15, 1918. After telephonic communication 
 had been severed. Private Hoffman volunteered 
 and carried a message over territory perilously 
 swept by shell fire. He was further hindered by 
 being obliged to wear his gas mask, but the mission 
 was successfully accomplished. Home address, J. 
 8. Hoffman, brother, 714>^ Spruce Street, Virginia, 
 Minn. 
 
 HOFFMAN, LEONARD L. . . . Private 
 Company D, 6th Machine Gun Battalion, U. S. 
 M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
 Blanc Mont, France, October 5, 1918. Private 
 Hoffman showed exceptional courage in volunteer- 
 ing and carrying an important message through a 
 heavy machine-gun barrage, after another soldier 
 met death in attempting to do so. Home address, 
 Mrs. Anna Hoffman, mother, Box 67, Hager City, 
 Wis. 
 
 HOFFMAN, MYRON L . . First Sergeant 
 Company M, 363d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Paarden Kanter, Belgium, 
 October 31, 1918. Sergeant Hoffman was mor- 
 tally wounded by shell fire while he was returning 
 to report to his company commander the position 
 of the dressing station, which he had located in or- 
 der that the wounded might be evacuated under 
 cover of darkness. While being carried to the rear 
 in great pain he directed his litter bearers to go by 
 way of the battalion post of command in order 
 that he might deliver his reports. Home address. 
 Miss Florence A. Hoffman, sister, Paris, France. 
 
 HOGAN. JOHN A Sergeant 
 
 Company C, 358th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bois de Rappes, France, 
 October 28-30, 1918. While Sergeant of a liaison 
 platoon, he volunteered to locate a machine-gun 
 nest, and under heavy fire, went out alone and des- 
 troyed it. He volunteered to go out on a dangerous 
 reconnaissance mission and returned with valu- 
 able information of the enemy, thus enabling a 
 successful machine-gun barrage to be laid down on 
 the hostile positions. Home address, Mrs. John A. 
 Hogan, wife, Heavener, Okla. 
 
 HOGE, WILLIAM M Major 
 
 7th Engineers. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near BrieuUes, France, November 4, 1918. 
 After personally and voluntarily reconnoitering 
 the site of a pontoon bridge over the Meuse, in 
 daylight and under direct shell fire. Major Hoge 
 commanded the movement of a train of heavy 
 wagons, under enemy observation, to this location. 
 Major Hoge then supervised the construction of 
 the bridge and the successful crossing of the train. 
 Home address, Mrs. WilUam M. Hoge, Lexington. 
 Mo. 
 
 HOGGLE, JOHN Private 
 
 Company D, 7th Engineers. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Brieulles, France, November 
 
 4, 1918. When three of the boats supporting a pon- 
 toon bridge across the Meuse River were destroyed 
 by artillery fire. Private Hoggle voluntarily waded 
 into the stream to a depth of four feet, under heavy 
 artillery and machine-gun fire, and held up the 
 deck of the bridge until new boats were launched 
 and placed in position. Home address, Mrs. Sarah 
 Hoggle, mother, Delmar, Ala. 
 
 HOLCOMB, ROY Sergeant 
 
 Company H, 166th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Sommerance, France, Oc- 
 tober 14, 1918. Sergeant Holcomb remained with 
 his platoon throughout the day, leading and dir- 
 ecting them in action, although badly gassed and 
 ordered to the hospital. Home address, Mrs. S. N. 
 Holcomb, mother, 315 Douglas Avenue, Chillicothe, 
 Ohio. 
 
 HOLDEN, JAMES E Private 
 
 Headquarters Company, 312th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Limey, 
 France, September 20, 1918. Undaunted by 
 heavy shell fire. Private Holden, a runner between 
 brigade and regiment headquarters, delivered an 
 important message, walking and crawling through 
 a wood which was being so heavily bombarded with 
 gas and high-explosive shells that it had been evacu- 
 ated. He returned to his post, after deUvering his 
 message, through the same severe fire. Home ad- 
 dress, Mrs. Sarah A. Holden, mother, 150 Passaic 
 Avenue, Newark, N. J. 
 
 HOLDEN, KENNETH H. . First Lieutenant 
 Pilot, 12th Aero Squadron. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Argonne, France, November 
 2, 1918. While on an infantry contact mission 
 Lieutenant Holden and his observer were attacked 
 by four enemy planes and driven back, but realiz- 
 ing the importance of their mission, deliberately 
 returned and attacked the four planes, sending one 
 to the earth and driving the others away. Unmind- 
 ful of the damaged condition of their plane and of 
 their own danger, they then flew for an hour within 
 100 meters of the ground through a continuous 
 heavy machine-gun fire until they had accurately 
 located our front-hne position. Home address, 
 Mrs. E. M. Moran, sister, 1110 Washington Street, 
 Michigan City, Ind. 
 
 HOLDEN, LANSING C. . . First Lieutenant 
 Air Service, 1st Pursuit Group. For extraordin- 
 ary heroism in action near Montigny, France, Oc- 
 tober 23, 1918. Lieutenant Holden was ordered to 
 attack several German balloons, reported to be re- 
 gulating effective artillery fire on our troops. After 
 driving off an enemy plane, encountered before 
 reaching the balloons, he soon came upon five bal- 
 loons in ascension one kilometer apart. In attack- 
 ing the first, which proved to be a decoy with a 
 basket, his guns jammed; after clearing them he 
 attacked the second balloon, forcing the observer 
 to jump. His guns again jammed before he could 
 set fire to this balloon. Moving on the third bal- 
 loon at a height of only 50 meters, he set fire to it 
 and compelled the observer to jump. He was pre- 
 vented from attacking the two remaining balloons 
 by the further jamming of his machine guns. Home 
 address, L. C. Holden, father, 103 Park Avenue, 
 New York City. 
 
 HOLDERMAN, NELSON M. . . Captain 
 
 160th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Binarville, France, October 2-8, 1918. 
 Captain Holderman's company, with two battal- 
 ions of another regiment, was cut off and surround- 
 ed by the enemy in the Forest of Argonne. Al- 
 though he was wounded, this officer remained in 
 command of his company until after the relief was 
 effected. During the entire period his fortitude 
 and cheerfulness were so marked that the men un- 
 
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 der his command were encouraged to a successful 
 resistance, despite five days' hunger and exposure. 
 
 HOLLAND, HARRY G Private 
 
 Company B, 122d Machine Gun Battalion. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Boia de 
 Chaume, France, October 10, 1918. Advancing 
 alone against 20 of the enemy whom he saw laring- 
 ing machine-guns into position to enfilade his posi- 
 tion. Private Holland killed ten and routed the rest, 
 his entire exploit being under heavy shell and ma- 
 chine-gun fire. Home address, Mrs. Retta Holland, 
 mother, 819 East Pulaski Street, Lincoln, 111. 
 
 HOLLAND, JAMES W. . Sergeant (First Class) 
 Company D, 105th Engineers. For extraordin- 
 ary heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, Sep- 
 tember 29, 1918. While suffering from severe 
 wounds and still subjected to intense artillery fire, 
 Sergeant Holland directed the evacuation of his 
 platoon commander and fully instructed his junior 
 sergeant before he would allow himself to be evacu- 
 ated. Home address, Mrs. James Q. Holland, 
 mother, Gsistonia, N. C. 
 
 HOLLAND, RICHARD W. . Private (First Class) 
 Company F, 130th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near March6ville, France, No- 
 vember 10, 1918. When his platoon was in an 
 isolated position, exposed to heavy fire, he volun- 
 teered to carry a message through intense machine- 
 gun and artillery fire. Though his rifle was shot 
 from his hands, he dehvered the message. Home 
 address, Mrs. Alice Byrnes, Rend, lU. 
 
 HOLLAND, SPESSARD L. . First Lieutenant 
 C. A C. Observer, 24th Aero Squadron. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Bois de Banthe- 
 ville, October 15, 1918. Flying at an altitude of 
 400 meters five kilometers within the enemy lines. 
 Lieutenant Holland and his pilot. Lieutenant 
 George A. Goldthwaite, continued on their mission 
 in spite of being harassed by antiaircraft, securing 
 information of great miUtary value. Home ad- 
 dress, Mrs. B. F. Holland, mother, Barlow. Fla. 
 
 HOLLEY, GEORGE W Private 
 
 Company D, 307th Infantry. On the night of 
 June 23, 1918, near Baccarat, France, he attempted 
 to catch a hand grenade thrown into the window of 
 his dugout by a German and did succeed in divert- 
 ing it and thereby saving from death or injury a 
 number of his comrades, but in the effort lost most 
 of his hand. Home address, Mrs. Tilamon Holly, 
 mother, 17 Pratt Avenue, Mt. Vernon, N. Y. 
 
 HOLLIDAY, HARRY A. . . First Lieutenant 
 Machine Gun Co. 30th Infantry. For extraor- 
 dinary heroism in action near Mezy, France, July 15, 
 1918. Although woundedduringtheenemy's barrage, 
 Lieutenant Holliday remained in charge of his gun 
 squad, protecting it from the flank with pistol and 
 hand grenades He was again wounded by hand 
 grenade but persisted in protecting the flank of the 
 gun, though the enemy had advanced as close as the 
 muzzle. After keeping his gun in action for ten 
 hours he organized a platoon of his gunners and 
 stragglers and fought a retiring action for over a 
 mile. He remained with his men until ordered to 
 the hospital on account of his wounds. Home ad- 
 dress. Dr. G. A. Holhday, Traverse City, Mich. 
 
 HOLLINGSWORTH, ALEXANDER . Corporal 
 Company B, 354th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Remonville, France, No- 
 vember 1, 1918. Corporal HoUingsworth led hia 
 combat group against a machine-gun position, 
 through an intense machine-gun and artillery fire, 
 and although severely wounded, took part in the 
 capture of the machine guns and crews. He refused 
 
 to be evacuated until he had reported to his com- 
 pany commander. Home address, Isaac A. HoU- 
 ingsworth, father. Flat Rock, N. C. 
 
 HOLLIS, GEORGE G Corporal 
 
 Company E, 356th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Lucy, France, November 4, 
 1918. While acting as scout of a patrol group, Cor- 
 poral Hollis encountered an enemy machine-gun 
 nest and opened fire on it. He killed the gunner 
 and captured the nest, thereby protecting the bal- 
 ance of his patrol from casualties. He turned the 
 captured guns on the enemy. Home address, Mrs. 
 Belle Hollis, mother, Reedley, Cal. 
 
 HOLLOWAY, HORACE L. . . . Sergeant 
 _ 308th Battery, Trench Artillery, 158th Brigade, 
 Field Artillery. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Brabant-sur-Meuse, France, October 23, 
 1918. During an offensive action in Boissois Boia 
 Sergeant HoUoway remained at his post under the 
 most hazardous circumstances. In the open, under 
 fire of machine guns and 77's, he kept his mortar 
 going for 57 minutes, firing 230 bombs. Repeatedly 
 knocked down by concussion of exploding shells, he 
 only ceased firing when exhausted. Home address, 
 W. C. Holloway, father, 939 West Franklin Street, 
 Baltimore, Md. 
 
 HOLMES, ALBERT P Private 
 
 Company H, 131st Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Chipilly Ridge, France, Au- 
 gust 9, 1918. After six runners had been killed or 
 wounded in an attempt to estabUsh liaison with 
 battalion headquarters, he volunteered for this 
 hazardous duty and succeeded in getting through 
 under heavy shell fire where others had failed. 
 Home address. Miss Rose A. Holmes, sister, 8837 
 Saginaw Avenue, Chicago, 111. 
 
 HOLMES, BURTON Private 
 
 Deceased. Company C, 371st Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Hill 188, 
 France, September 28, 1918. After he had been 
 badly wounded and his automatic rifle had been 
 put out of commission. Private Holmes returned to 
 his company, under extremely heavy machine-gun 
 and shell fire, and taking another automatic rifle, 
 went back and reopened fire on the enemy. While 
 thus engaged he was killed. Next of kin, Bill 
 Holmes, uncle, Clemson College, S. C. 
 
 HOLMES, CHARLES . Private (First Clasa) 
 Company B, 127th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Gesnes, France, October 14, 
 1918. Private Holmes carried to safety a wounded 
 officer, passing over a path blocked by two barbed- 
 wire obstacles, and enfiladed by enemy machine- 
 gun fire. After successfully accomplishing this 
 perilous mission. Private Holmes succeeded in work- 
 ing his way back to his company over the same 
 route, in the face of heavy fire. Home address, Mrs. 
 Minnie Holmes, mother. Potter Valley, Calif. 
 
 HOLMES, CHRISTIAN R. . First Lieutenant 
 28th Infantry. As leader of a patrol he displayed 
 extraordinary heroism and daring; he cut and 
 crawled through 12 strands of wire in front of an 
 enemy hstening post, leaped upon the sentinel, 
 made him a prisoner, and brought him back 
 through No Man's Land. Home address. Major 
 C. R. Holmes, father, 3598 Washington Avenue, 
 Avondale, Cincinnati, Ohio. 
 
 HOLMES, FELIX- R Captain 
 
 129th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Consenvoye, France, October 11, 1918. 
 After being wounded and ordered to the aid station. 
 Captain Holmes reported to his regimental head- 
 quarters, giving a detailed report of the forward 
 conditions. His strength failing, while attempting 
 
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 to reach the aid station alone, he was assisted to the 
 place, had his wounds dressed, and was tagged for 
 evacuation, but instead returned to the front line, 
 through intense shell, machine-gun and sniper fire, 
 and took command of his company. Home ad- 
 dress, Robert J. Holmes, brother, Kilsyth, W. Va. 
 
 HOLMES, FRANK B Private 
 
 Company C, 125th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Cierges, France, August 1, 
 1918. After he had seen two runners wounded in 
 attempting to get through. Private Holmes volun- 
 tarily undertook the mission. He crossed an open 
 field about 500 meters wide, thence through the 
 town of Cierges, constantly under direct enemy ob- 
 servation and subjected to withering fire, and, 
 after delivering his message, he returned over the 
 same route. Called upon to guide a company to a 
 new position, he led them up in groups to avoid 
 losses, making several trips through the murderous 
 fire. Home address, Mrs. Ellen C. Holmes, 
 Chicago, 111. 
 
 HOLMES, HARVEY H Corporal 
 
 Company H, 38th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Mezy, France, July 15-19, 
 1918. Corporal Holmes observed that a number of 
 Germans were moving toward a clump of bushes 
 near our front during the battle of the Marne. With 
 a patrol of six men he rushed the position under 
 heavy machine-gun fire and captured 60 prisoners. 
 Home address. Dr. WiUiam Copley, friend, Una- 
 dilla. N. Y. 
 
 HOLMES, JAMES H Captain 
 
 Deceased. 26th Infantry. After having bravely 
 led his company in three attacks in two days near 
 Soissons, France, July 18-19, 1918, he was killed in 
 a fourth attack, while charging an enemy machine- 
 gun. Next of kin, Mrs. James H. Holmes, wife, 18 
 Church Street, Charleston, S. C. 
 
 HOLROYD, CROSSLEY .... Private 
 Deceased. Company B, 109th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action on July 16, 1918, 
 near St. Agnan, France, Private Holroyd voluntar- 
 ily left the shelter of the trench and went into ma- 
 chine-gun and artillery fire three times to rescue 
 wounded comrades 100 yards away. Next of kin, 
 Sam Holroyd, father, 27 Lingwood Road, GirUng- 
 ton, Bradford, Yorkshire, England. 
 
 HOLT, FRANK M Sergeant 
 
 Battery A, 120th Field Artillery. For extraor- 
 dinary heroism in action near St. Gilles, south of 
 Fismes, France, August 4, 1918. When the men of 
 his battery position had been ordered to shelter on 
 account of enemy shelling. Sergeant Holt, in com- 
 pany with two other men, rescued a French soldier 
 from drowning in a stream. This act was perform- 
 ed while the valley was filled with mustard gas. 
 Home address, C. W. Holt, father, 937 Thirty- 
 ninth Street, Milwaukee, Wis. 
 
 HOLT, JEFFERSON L Private 
 
 Medical Corps, 2d Engineers. During the day 
 and night of June 2-3, 1918, he exposed himself to 
 severe and continuous fire beyond call of duty in 
 order to bring aid to wounded engineers and mar- 
 ines. Home address, George Holt, father, Kent, 
 Texas. 
 
 HOLTZ, ADOLPH . . Private (First Class) 
 Company D, 101st Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action in the Trugny Woods, near Cha- 
 teau-Thierry, France, July 23, 1918. Private Holtz, 
 with two other men in an advanced position ahead 
 of the battalion, charged a machine-gun, killed 
 four of the enemy, and drove off the rest, thereby 
 making possible the advance of their comrades. 
 Home address, John Nicodemus, friend, 13 Forest 
 Avenue, North Plymouth, Mass. 
 
 HOLTZ, FRANK F Sergeant 
 
 Deceased. Company C, 307th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near MouUn de 
 Charlavaux, France, October 4, 1918. His pla- 
 toon held up and cut off from the remainder of the 
 company, he volunteered to establish liaison and 
 summon reinforcements after several runners 
 had been killed or captured in the attempt. Pass- 
 ing through intense artillery and machine-gun fire, 
 he carried word to his company commander, but 
 was mortally wounded while returning to his pla- 
 toon. Next of kin, Mrs. Henry F. Holtz, mother, 
 207 Humbolt Parkway, Buffalo, N. Y. 
 
 HOLZGREBE, WILLIAM .... Private 
 Company K, 125th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Verdun, France, October 11- 
 13, 1918. Private Holzgrebe, runner of the 3d Bat- 
 talion, 125th Infantry, during the taking and hold- 
 ing of the line near La Tuilerie Ferme, was engaged 
 in carrying important messages, crossing and re- 
 crossing death valley. Between Hill 258 and La 
 Cote Dame Marie, the foremost part of the line 
 held by the 3d Battahon. The valley was swept by 
 machine-gun fire, the terrain affording absolutely 
 no protection, requiring a perilous dash of 500 yar(& 
 over open ground before any cover was reached. 
 It was only by display of supreme courage that im- 
 portant messages reached the battalion. Home 
 address, Mrs. AmeUa Holzgrebe, mother, R. F. D. 
 120, Escanaba, Mich. 
 
 HOLZMAN, GEORGE Private 
 
 3d Battahon, 362d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Gesnes, France, October 11, 
 1918. Private Holzman, on duty at one of the 
 posts of a double relay of runners between battalion 
 and regimental headquarters, carried numerous 
 messages through heavily shelled area. Three 
 other soldiers were killed and five seriously wound- 
 ed along his route, but with unfaltering devotion to 
 duty Private Holzman continued at his work of re- 
 laying messages until he was reheved. Home ad- 
 dress, John Holzman, father, 236 Crescent Avenue, 
 Valley City. N. Dak. 
 
 HOLZMAN, SIDNEY Private 
 
 Machine Gun Company, 132d Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action in the Bois De 
 Foret, France, October 10, 1918. After six runners 
 had been killed or wounded in attempts to get 
 through heavy shell fire with an important message 
 from the regimental commander of the 39th In- 
 fantry, to the regimental commander of the 59th In- 
 fantry, Private Holzman, with Private James J. 
 Snyder, responded to a call for volunteers and suc- 
 ceeded in delivering the message. Next of kin, 
 Mrs. Nettie Holzman, mother, 1126 East Forty- 
 Seventh Street, Chicago, 111. 
 
 HONCHAR, STEVE Private 
 
 Company A, 60th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Brandeville, France, Novem- 
 ber 7, 1918. When a small group of his platoon 
 with which he was advancing, was surprised by 
 enemy machine-gun fire. Private Honchar, an. 
 automatic rifleman, selected a position and opened 
 fire. He silenced a portion of the fire and drew the 
 rest in his direction, thereby enabling his comrades 
 to take cover. After being wounded three times he 
 called a comrade and directed his fire, after which 
 he crawled back for first-aid treatment. Home ad- 
 dress, Annasti Honchar, sister, Fegumen, Minsk, 
 Russia. 
 
 HOOD, ROBERT B Captain 
 
 Battery E, 12th Field Artillery. For extraordin- 
 ary heroism in action near Thiaucourt, France, Sej)- 
 tember 12, 1918. While acting as executive officer, 
 Captain Hood brought the battery into action 
 under fire, superintended the placing of the guna 
 and the unloading of the ammimition, and directed 
 
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 the fire of the battery under an intense enfilading 
 fire. When the entire gun crew of his first piece 
 was wiped out, he hastily formed a supplementary 
 gun squad and succeeded in getting the first piece 
 into action again within four minutes. Home ad- 
 dress, Mrs. Charles Hood, 806 A East Hutchinson, 
 Kansas. 
 
 HOOK, ALFRED J. . . . First Lieutenant 
 Deceased. 106th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action east of Ronssoy, France, Septem- 
 ber 29, 1918. Lieutenant Hook exhibited great 
 courage and gallantry in taping off the Une of de- 
 parture for his company under a heavy shell and 
 machine-gun fire. Later in the attack this daring 
 ofiicer was killed at the head of his company. Next 
 of kin, Mrs. Hook, mother, 1001 Ocean Avenue, 
 Brooklyn, N. Y. 
 
 HOOK, FREDERICK R 
 
 Passed Assistant Surgeon 
 
 U. S. N., attached to 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action near St. 
 Etienne, France, October 4-6, 1918. He establish- 
 ed an advance dressing station in an exposed posi- 
 tion under heavy artillery and machine-gun fire. 
 He worked fearlessly and unceasingly, giving first 
 aid to the wounded and directing their evacuation, 
 until ordered to move to the rear. Home address, 
 W. V. Hook, father, Rossville, Kans. 
 
 HOOK, WILLIAM B Sergeant 
 
 Company B, 4th Engineers. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near St. Thibaut, France, August 
 
 9, 1918. While a member of a party engaged in 
 constructing a bridge across the Vesle River, in 
 advance of the Infantry, Sergeant Hook volun- 
 tarily plunged into the stream under heavy enemy 
 machine-gun and grenade fire, swam with a line to 
 the opposite bank, which was held by the enemy; 
 and securely tied the end of the bridge to the op- 
 posite bank. Home address, David Hook, father, 
 Zanesville, O. 
 
 HOOPER, MONROE C Corporal 
 
 Company I, 119th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Busigny, France, October 
 
 10, 1918. Knocked down by the explosion of an 
 explosive bullet beneath his helmet, he regained 
 his feet and led the members of his patrol against 
 a hostile patrol which had been encountered. 
 Though he and his men were outnumbered nearly 
 five to one, he led the advance against the enemy, 
 himself killing seven Germans. Home address, 
 Mrs. M. C. Hooper, wife, Andrews, N. C. 
 
 HOOVER, CHARLES S Sergeant 
 
 308th Battery, Trench Artillery, 158th Field Ar- 
 tillery Brigade. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Brabant-sur-Meuse, France, October 23, 
 1918. Sergeant Hoover, during the offensive ac- 
 tion in the Bobsois Bois was in charge of two 
 trench mortars. Wounded by shrapnel and knocked 
 down by the explosion of bombs, he returned to the 
 one mortar that was undamaged and continued to 
 fire until it was put out of action. Home address, 
 Mrs. Mary A. Hoover, Station B, R. F. D. 2, Col- 
 umbus, Ohio. 
 
 HOOVER, WILLIAM J. . . First Lieutenant 
 Aviation Section, 27th Aero Squadron. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Verdilly, 
 France, July 2, 1918. On the morning of July 2 
 his flight patrol encountered the famous Eichthofen 
 circus. Lieutenant Hoover was simultaneously at- 
 tacked by three of the enemy and cut off from his 
 comrades. By skillfully maneuvering he avoided 
 the effects of their concentrated fire and fearlessly 
 attacked the three. Although his machine was 
 seriously damaged, he killed one of the enemy 
 pilots and destroyed his plane, drove down another. 
 
 apparently out of control, and chased the third far 
 into its own lines. He then continued the patrol 
 until shortage of gasoline forced him to return. 
 Home address, Mrs. William J. Hoover, Harts- 
 ville, S. C. 
 
 HOPE, BEN Private 
 
 Deceased. Company D, 167th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action northeast of Cha- 
 teau-Thierry, France, July 26, 1918. After he had 
 been wounded in the head he continued to ad- 
 vance against the enemy until he had been wound- 
 ed three more times. He died as a result of these 
 wounds. Next of kin, Mrs. Lizzie Hope, mother, 
 Huntsville, Ala. 
 
 HOPE, EDWARD B. . , . First Lieutenant 
 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. At Chateau-Thierry, 
 France, June 6, 1918, he displayed coolness and 
 courage in directing his platoon in attack, during 
 which he was badly wounded, but refused assis- 
 tance until wounded men near him had been treat- 
 ed. Home address, S. R. Hope, father, Walter- 
 boro, S. C. 
 
 HOPKINS, GEORGE A Sergeant 
 
 Company G, 126th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Cierges, France, October 
 14, 1918. Although he had received a wound in the 
 head Sergeant Hopkins returned to his platoon, 
 which had been stopped by a machine gun one 
 hundred yards away, and was suffering many 
 casualties. Passing to the flank of the platoon. 
 Sergeant Hopkins located the enemy gunner and 
 shot him, taking the other two members of the 
 crew prisoners. The platoon thereupon resumed 
 its advance. Home address, Mrs. Emma Jane 
 Hopkins, mother. Route H I, BurUngham, Kansas. 
 
 HOPKINS, THOMAS . . Second Lieutenant 
 Deceased. 139th Infantry. Near Wesserling, 
 July 20, 1918, he left his own post of comparative 
 safety and voluntarily went through a heavy ar- 
 tillery barrage to rescue a private who was wounded 
 nad entangled in barbed wire. While engaged in 
 this self-sacrificing effort he was killed. Next of 
 kin, Mrs. Edna Hopkins, wife, 1124 Bitthng Avenue, 
 Wichita, Kansas. 
 
 HOPKINS, WILLIAM T. . First Lieutenant 
 76th Field ArtUlery. For extraordinary heroism 
 in action near le Charmel, France, July 28, 1918. 
 After his commanding officer, himself, and 32 mem- 
 bers of the battery had been wounded by a bomb 
 from an enemy plane. Lieutenant Hopkins assumed 
 command of the battery, remaining at his post un- 
 til all wounded had been evacuated and another 
 officer found to replace him. Home address, M. M. 
 Hopkins, father, 12 Bay Street, East Savannah, Ga. 
 
 HOPP. HARVEY M. . Private (First Class) 
 
 Battery C, 122d Field Artillery. For extraordin- 
 ary heroism in action near Romagne, France, Oc- 
 tober 20, 1918. Under fire from enemy artillery, 
 machine-guns and snipers, Private Hopp crawled 
 out in the open to within 50 meters of a hostile 
 position, remaining there several hours and return- 
 ing with valuable information concerning the en- 
 emy's movements. Home address, Harry W. Hopp, 
 father, 225 Linden Avenue, Wilmette, 111. 
 
 HOPPE, JOHN E Sergeant 
 
 Company K, 115th Infantry. He displayed ex- 
 traordinary heroism, presence of mind, and physi- 
 cal endurance during an enemy raid against his 
 small advance post near GildwUler, in Alsace, on 
 July 31, 1918. .'Vlthough seriously wounded from 
 grenades, he and one private from his company 
 counterattacked a greatly superior enemy, person- 
 ally killing at least one of them with his rifle, pre- 
 venting any entry by the enemy into his post, and 
 
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 finally reentering our lines after having received a 
 second severe wound. Home address, Mrs. Mar- 
 garet Hoppe, mother, 2525 East Monument Street, 
 Baltimore. Md. 
 
 HOPPING, FLOYD Sergeant 
 
 Company L, 363d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Very, France, September 29, 
 1918. When his company was stopped by a wide 
 belt of barbed wire Sergeant Hopping, then a mech- 
 anic, voluntarily went forward, under heavy ma- 
 chine-gun fire, and cut lanes through the wire in 
 several places, thereby enabling his company to 
 push through without casualties. Home address, 
 Mrs. L. Hopping, mother, Los Gates, Cal. 
 
 HOPTA, JOSEPH LEO .... Corporal 
 Company H, 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Vierzy, 
 France, July 18, 1918. He captured an enemy ma- 
 chine-gun and its crew single-handed under a heavy 
 concentrated machine-gun fire. Home address, 
 John Hopta, father, 491 Mulberry Street, Newark, 
 N.J. 
 
 HORGAN, HARRY B Corporal 
 
 Deceased. Company C, 165th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action at Ferme De Meur- 
 ky, near Villers-Sur-Fere, France, July 31, 1918. 
 After his platoon had moved from an open field to 
 the cover of the woods. Corporal Horgan returned 
 to the field under heavy machine-gun fire to rescue 
 a wounded comrade lying in an exposed position, 
 and was killed by the side of the man he tried to 
 save. Next of kin, Mrs. J. C. Watson, mother, 
 Wickenburg, Arizona. 
 
 HORN, IRVIN B Private 
 
 Company D, 7th Engineers. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Cunel, France, October 14, 
 1918. Private Horn boldly entered a hostile dug- 
 out by himself, knowing that it was occupied by the 
 enemy, and, when he was confronted by a German 
 major and his orderly, killed the major and captur- 
 ed the orderly. Home address, Mrs. Myrtle Horn, 
 wife, Avon, 111. 
 
 HORNE, WILLIAM T. . Private (First Class) 
 Machine Gun Company, 117th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Busigny, 
 France, October 8-10, 1918. Near Busigny, on Oc- 
 tober 8, he was gassed, but he remained on duty 
 for two days until the objective had been reached. 
 Home address, Miss Lillian Home, sister, 906 East 
 Main Street, KnoxviUe, Tenn. 
 
 HORSEMAN, CARL Sergeant 
 
 Company C, 115th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action in the Bois de Consenvoye, 
 France, October 12, 1918. Sergeant Horseman vol- 
 untarily left shelter and went through heavy shell 
 fire to rescue some men who had been wounded 
 when a shell struck their dugout. After adminis- 
 tering first-aid treatment he assisted them to a 
 dressing station. Home address, Mrs. Maggie 
 Horseman, mother, Cambridge, Md. 
 
 HORTON, HARDIN F. . Second Lieutenant 
 Deceased. 131st Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bois de Chaume, France, 
 October 10, 1918. Although twice wounded. Lieut- 
 enant Horton refused to leave his command, con- 
 tinuing to lead it through annihilating machine-gun 
 and perilous shell fire. When a machine gun on the 
 flank opened fire and caused many casualties on his 
 forces, he seized a rifle, and, firing from a standing 
 position, he was wounded a third time and killed. 
 Next of kin, Mrs. Jennie S. Horton, R. F. D. 2, 
 Ithaca, N. Y. 
 
 HORTON, VAN Corporal 
 
 Company E, 366th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Lesseux, France, September 
 4, 1918. During a hostile attack, preceded by a 
 heavy minnenwerfer barrage, involving the entire 
 front of the battalion, the combat group to which 
 this courageous soldier belonged was attacked by 
 about 20 of the enemy, using liquid fire. The ser- 
 geant in charge of the group and four other men 
 having been killed, he fearlessly rushed to receive 
 the attack and the persistency with which ho 
 fought resulted in stopping the attack and driving 
 back the enemy. Home address, Mrs. Minnie Hor- 
 ton, mother. Route 5, Box 93, Athens, Ala. 
 
 HOSKINS, LEONARD C. . Second Lieutenant 
 Deceased. Coast Artillery Corps, 54th Company, 
 Near La Chappelle, France, June 28, 1918, he gave 
 proof of great devotion and bravery when he enter- 
 ed a shell-swept area in search for wounded, and 
 was killed while conducting several of his men to 
 safety. Next of kin, D. T. Hoskins, father, 629 
 Washington Street, East Las Vegas, N. M. 
 
 HOSP, JAMES Private 
 
 Company H, 53d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Landersbach, Alsace, Oc- 
 tober 4, 1918. He was a member of a party of 50 
 attacked by an enemy raiding party consisting of 
 about 300 storm troops. During the raid and be- 
 fore the barrage lifted he crossed over open ground 
 to his post and manned it alone throughout the en- 
 gagement. During the latter part of the fight he 
 was the sole protection for a group of soldiers near 
 him who had been flanked by the enemy. Home 
 address, Mrs. Frances Hosp, aunt, lUon, N. Y. 
 
 HOSTETTER, JAY F. . . Second Lieutenant 
 10th Field Artillery. For extraordinary heroism 
 in action near Greves Farm, France, July 14-15, 
 1918. Having discovered that two French guna 
 on his left had lost all the crew during the terrific 
 German bombardment. Lieutenant Hostetter re- 
 quested and obtained permission to use them. 
 Securing volunteers from his ranks, he pressed the 
 guns into action, and for several hours poured an 
 effective fire into the forces of the advancing enemy. 
 His entire exploit was subjected to the extreme 
 danger of high explosives and gas shells. Home 
 address, T. N. Hostetter, father, 409 West James 
 Street, Lancaster, Pa. 
 
 HOUCHINS. LYLE C Sergeant 
 
 Deceased. Machine Gun Company, 6th Regi- 
 ment, U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Thiaucourt, France, September 15, 1918. 
 During an enemy counterattack Sergeant Houchins 
 voluntarily left a sheltered position, in entire dis- 
 regard for his own safety, set up his gun in the 
 open on the advancing enemy, and broke up the 
 counterattack within 100 yards of our line. Home 
 address, Robert Lee Houchins, father. Box 28, 
 Rural Route 10, Station M, Cincinnati, Ohio. 
 
 HOUROUX. ETIENNE .... Sergeant 
 Pilot, 284th Escadrille (French), attached Third 
 Army Corps, U. S. A. For extraordinary heroism 
 in action near Dun-sur-Meuse, France, October 30, 
 1918. While engaged in a visual reconnaissance 
 Sergeant Houroux accepted combat with four 
 enemy planes, who attacked him with the object 
 of forcing him to abandon his mission. Although 
 he was himself seriously wounded, he sustained the 
 unequal fight until his observer was killed by the 
 fire of the attacking aircraft. When no further de- 
 fense was left to him, he made a successful retreat 
 into the allied lines and landed safely. Suffering 
 severely from his wound and too weak to leave the 
 pilot's seat without assistance, he insisted that his 
 observer be cared for before permitting anyone to 
 aid him. Home address, M. Houroux, 39 Rue de 
 Paris, Avallon, Yonne, France. 
 
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 HOUSEHOLDER, JONATHAN A. . . 
 
 Private (First Class) 
 Medical Department, Section 590, Ambulance 
 Service, U. S. A. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Dun-sur-Meuse, France, November 7, 
 1918. Proceeding along a road with a detachment 
 of seven ambulances, he stopped his car when fired 
 upon by a German sniper near the roadside; and, 
 though unarmed himself, attacked and disarmed 
 the German. Then, with the aid of other ambul- 
 ance drivers, he attacked a patrol of Germans, cap- 
 turing five. Home address, Mrs. Arra Household- 
 er, mother, 20 Lincoln Avenue, North Irwin, Pa. 
 
 HOUSTON, CLYDE Private 
 
 Company M, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Tuilerie Farm, France, No- 
 vember 4, 1918, and near Mouzon, France, Novem- 
 ber 7-11, 1918. On November 4, Private Houston 
 showed unusual courage and daring in carrying mes- 
 sages under heavy machine-gun and artillery fire. 
 On November 7-11, he carried messages between 
 his company and battalion headquarters while the 
 enemy were endeavoring to cut off communication 
 by machine-gun and shell fire. Home address, L. 
 W. Duclose, friend, 4710 Gertrude Street, Houston 
 Heights, Texas. 
 
 HOUSTON, SAMUEL HUMES . . . Major 
 Deceased. 58th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Ville-Savoye, France, Aug- 
 ust 4, 1918. With but 15 minutes in which to pre- 
 pare his battalion for attack. Major Houston on 
 horseback galloped from flank to fiank, fully ex- 
 posed to deadly artillery fire, in order to make the 
 necessary preparations for the advance. After his 
 leading element had started the attack, he was 
 killed by an enemy shell. Next of kin, Mrs. Mary 
 Houston, mother, 1834 Linden Avenue, Baltimore, 
 Md. 
 
 HOVATTER, EVERETT E. . . . Private 
 Medical Detachment, 5th Machine Gun Bat- 
 talion. For extraordinary heroism in action at 
 Medeah Farm, France, October 4, 1918. When 
 the artillery barrage of the enemy had lowered 
 upon the infantry to which he was attached, neces- 
 sitating an alteration in their position. Private 
 Hovatter, regardless of personal safety, remained 
 to render aid to the wounded and to provide for 
 their evacuation. Home address, Henry F. Hovat- 
 ter, father, Thornton, W. Va. 
 
 HOWARD, CHARLES Private 
 
 Battery B, 151st Field Artillery. For extraor- 
 dinary heroism in action near Suippes, France, 
 July 15, 1918. After all communication by tele- 
 phone had been destroyed by heavy enemy shell 
 fire, Private Howard volunteered and carried a 
 message to the artillery post of command, calling 
 for a barrage at several critical points, through an 
 area subject to terrific shell fire. Home address, 
 William J. Howard, father, Highwood, Minn. 
 
 HOWARD, CHARLIE Corporal 
 
 Company M, 6th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Frapelle, France, August 17, 
 1918. Corporal Howard, although severely wound- 
 ed early in the action, refused to quit the fight, and 
 shortly afterwards, when his second leader was 
 killed, took command of and led his section forward 
 to its objective. Home address, Henry Jones, fa- 
 ther, Lafollette, Tenn. 
 
 HOWARD, CHESTER R. . First Lieutenant 
 Deceased. 104th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Belleau Woods, France, 
 July 20, 1918. Lieutenant Howard was wounded 
 early in the action, but set a splendid example of 
 personal bravery by retaining command of his com- 
 pany and leading it through a violent artillery and 
 
 machine-gun barrage until he fell exhausted after 
 advancing 200 meters. Home address, Mrs. C. C. 
 Howard, mother, 606 Sixth Avenue, Mt. Vernon, 
 Iowa. 
 
 HOWARD, GEORGE H. . . First Lieutenant 
 326th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near St. Juvin, France, October 16-26, 1918. 
 On October 16 Lieutenant Howard was severely 
 wounded by a machine-gun bullet which struck him 
 in the hip. After having his wound dressed at the 
 first-aid station he refused to be evacuated, but in- 
 stead returned to his platoon and continued to lead 
 it for the remaining ten days of the engagement. 
 He constantly refused to leave his command until 
 ordered to the rear by his battalion commander, 
 although suffering intense pain from his wounds. 
 Home address, Mrs. M. C. Howard, mother, 3015 
 Ringold Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 
 
 HOWARD, HARRY Private 
 
 Battery B, 76th Field Artillery. For extraordin- 
 ary heroism in action near le Charmel, France, 
 July 28, 1918. After he, himself, had been badly 
 wounded, and, seeing his commanding officer and 
 32 comrades wounded by a bomb from an enemy 
 plane. Private Howard refused treatment, but 
 assisted in the evacuation of the wounded. Home 
 address, Samuel Howard, father, 102 Park Avenue, 
 Summit, N. J. 
 
 HOWARD. HENRY Sergeant 
 
 Company A, 39th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Septsarges, France, Septem- 
 ber 27, 1918. Although seriously wounded during 
 a bombardment which scattered his men and caus- 
 ed his company and battalion to retire behind a 
 ridge in the rear. Sergeant Howard, with about 
 fifteen men held the advanced position under the 
 continuous fire of machine-guns, one-pounders, 
 and artillery until relieved the following day by 
 another battalion. He insisted on remaining with 
 his detachment until the commanding officer of the 
 relieving battalion personally directed his evacua- 
 tion. Home address, Mrs. Rena Howard Witt, 
 mother. Valley View, Ky. 
 
 HOWARD, JAMES L. . . Lieutenant Colonel 
 Division Machine Gun Officer, 26th Division. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action at Marche- 
 ville, France, September 26, 1918. Lieutenant 
 Colonel Howard directed the machine-gun attack 
 in person. Entering Marcheville ahead of the 
 troops, he rendered great assistance while the town 
 changed hands four times. When he was in a small 
 party, cut off and surrounded by the enemy and 
 under fire from every direction, by his coolness and 
 resourcefulness he assisted materially in aiding the 
 party to withdraw. He effectively organized ma- 
 chine-gun defenses when the enemy was endeavor- 
 ing to drive our troops from the town. During the 
 entire day he was under intense artillery bombard- 
 ment, machine-gun and rifle fire, and hand-to-hand 
 conflict with the enemy. Home address, Mrs. 
 James L. Howard, Hartford, Conn. 
 
 HOWARD, ROBERT P Corporal 
 
 Company B, 131st Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Chippily Ridge, France, 
 August 9, 1918. He displayed extraordinary brav- 
 ery when after being wounded by a machine-gun 
 bullet and with a piece of shrapnel in his lung, he 
 refused to be evacuated. Stating that he knew 
 most of the non-commissioned officers in the com- 
 pany had been killed or wounded, he remained on 
 duty with his men, setting an example of cool- 
 ness and courage. Home address, Joe Howard, 
 father, 523 South Canal Street, Natchez, Miss. 
 
 HOWARD, WILLIAM Private 
 
 Company M, 16th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 
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 heroism in action near Charpentry, France, Oc- 
 tober 3, 1918. With a rescue party of three other 
 men. Private Howard went four hundred yards in 
 advance of our hnes to rescue a wounded soldier 
 who had lain in an exposed place before an enemy 
 machine-gun post for five days. The mission was 
 successfully performed in broad daylight under a 
 sweeping fire from enemy machine guns. Home 
 address, Charles W. Howard, Paris, Ky. 
 
 HOWARD, WILLIAM H. . First Lieutenant 
 9th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion south of Soissons, France, July 18-19, 1918. 
 Lieutenant Howard conspicuously distinguished 
 himself by his gallant actions in leading his platoon 
 through two fierce attacks. _ By his splendid ex- 
 ample in facing enemy fire. Ids platoon fought with 
 the same qualities and succeeded in routing the 
 enemy until the final objective was reached. Hia 
 personal disregard of consequences to himself un- 
 der terrific shell fire was noted at all times by his 
 men along the hne. Lieutenant Howard was 
 wounded just before his objective was reached. 
 Home address, Henry Howard, father, Lockport, 111. 
 
 HOWE, GEORGE P. . . First Lieutenant 
 
 Deceased. Medical Officers' Reserve Corps, at- 
 tached to 37th Division, British Expeditionary 
 Forces. Although wounded in the head on the 
 morning of September 28, 1917, during the opera- 
 tion on the Tower Hamlest Spur, east of Ypres, he 
 displayed conspicuous courage and devotion in at- 
 tending to wounded under very heavy and contin- 
 uous shell fire, refusing to leave and continuing at 
 his aid post until killed by a shell. Next of kin, Mrs. 
 Marion Howe, wife, 154 Beacon Street, Boston, 
 Mass. 
 
 HOWE, HARRY R. . . . First Lieutenant 
 101st Engineers. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action in the Bois de Lacroisette, France, July 14, 
 1918. After being badly burned on the left hand 
 by the explosion of a mustard-gas shell, he de- 
 cfined an opportunity to be reUeved and worked 
 for more than an hour under heavy gas and high- 
 explosive shell bombardment, getting his men out 
 of the area of concentrated gas. Unable to use his 
 left hand, he remained on duty during the July off- 
 ensive. Home address, Mrs. John H. Howe, mo- 
 ther, 56 Draver Avenue, Mansfield, Mass. 
 
 HOWE, MAURICE W Captain 
 
 167th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Haumont, France, September 22, 1918. 
 Captain Howe commanded an early morning raid 
 on the town of Haumont, and not only executed 
 the raid successfully, but returned alone a second 
 time to the town to be assured that none of his men 
 had been left wounded. He infiicted severe losses 
 on the enemy and took 17 prisoners. Home ad- 
 dress, Wesley C. Howe, father, 81 Myrtle Avenue, 
 Fitchburg, Mass. 
 
 HOWE, WILLIAM J Private 
 
 Infantry. Acting as company runner on May 
 28-30, 1918, at Cantigny, France, he showed excep- 
 tional bravery in carrying messages through heavy 
 shelled area, where he was also a target for snipers. 
 Although rendered unconscious by shell explosion 
 on one of his trips, he continued on duty as soon as 
 he regained consciousness. Home address, Mrs. 
 Jennie Howe, mother, 45 Remsen Street, Cohoes, 
 N. Y. 
 
 HOWLAND, HARRY S Colonel 
 
 138th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Cheppy, France, September 26, 1918. 
 After losing touch with his first and second line 
 battalions, due to unusually heavy fog, Colonel 
 Howland, with a mixed detachment (partly non- 
 combatant), penetrated to a point immediately in 
 
 front of the German line of resistance. While gett- 
 ing better cover for his detachment under heavy 
 shell fire and direct machine-gun fire, Colonel How- 
 land was wounded in the hand by a shell fragment. 
 After three hours' delay, tanks arrived, and Colonel 
 Howland advanced with iiis detachment, taking the 
 enemy position with many prisoners. After re- 
 maining in the attack for over seven hours he was 
 evacnated because of the wound in his hand. Home 
 address, Mrs. John C. McKeon, aunt, 843 South 
 El Mohno Street, Pasadena, Cal. 
 
 HOWLAND, SYLVESTER J. . . . Private 
 Company B, 105th Infantry. For extraordin- 
 ary heroism in action east of Ronssoy, France, Sep- 
 tember 29, 1918. During the operations against 
 the Hindenburg line he left shelter, went forward 
 under heavy shell and machine-gun fire, and suc- 
 ceeded in rescuing a wounded soldier, thereby dis- 
 playing great bravery and gallantry. In perform- 
 ing this act he was wounded. Home address, Mrs. 
 Sarah Howland, mother, 56 Fourth Street, Water- 
 ford. N. Y. 
 
 HOY, HENRY Private 
 
 Company A, 132d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Forges, France, September 
 26, 1918. Private Hoy saw a hand grenade dropped 
 near an officer of his company, which endangered 
 not only the officer's Ufe, but also many members 
 of the company who were in the vicinity. Rushing 
 to the spot, he picked up the bomb and hurled it in 
 the direction of the enemy. It exploded in the air 
 and the lives of his comrades were thus saved by 
 his act. Home address, Mrs. James Hoy, mother, 
 3461 West Madison Street. Chicago, 111. 
 
 HOYT, RUSSEL A Corporal 
 
 Deceased. Company E, 104th Infantry. Dur- 
 ing action April 12, 1918, he displayed courage and 
 self-sacrificing devotion to duty in going to com- 
 munication trench with one comrade and holding 
 back advance of enemy through trench until killed 
 at his post. Next of kin, William Hoyt, father, 
 232 Putnam Avenue, Cambridge. Mass. 
 
 HUBBARD, HAROLD G. . . . Sergeant 
 
 Company C, 115th Machine Gun Battalion. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action near Ypres, Bel- 
 gium, August 23, 1918. During a heavy hostile bom- 
 bardment. Sergeant Hubbard voluntarily left liia 
 dugout and went through the shell fire to the as- 
 sistance of his wounded platoon commander. After 
 taking the officer to a partially sheltered position, 
 he ran 400 yards through the barrage to secure a 
 Utter and assisted the stretcher bearer in carrying 
 the wounded officer to a dressing station. Home 
 address, T. L. Hubbard, father, Chnton, N. C. 
 
 HUBBARD, HENRY G Private 
 
 Company L, 16th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Cantigny, France, June 2, 
 1918. Private Hubbard went forward, under in- 
 tense machine-gun and artillery fire, and assisted 
 in the removal of a wounded soldier, over a dis- 
 tance of one kilometer. Home address, John J. 
 Hubbard, brother, R. F. D. Star, Tallahassee, Fla. 
 
 HUBBARD, W. W. . . . First Lieutenant 
 Acting Regimental Adjutant, 17th Field Artillery. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action near Lironville. 
 France, September 11, 1918. Although starting on 
 a mission which would have taken him away from 
 the place of danger, Lieutenant Hubbard went to 
 the aid of a wounded soldier and was himself sev- 
 erely wounded in the head. Almost blinded by 
 blood, he assisted the soldier to a place of safety and 
 later insisted upon being allowed to remain with the 
 regiment. Home address, Mrs. Kate Hubbard, 
 mother, Beloit, Kans. 
 
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 HUDNALL, JAMES W Sergeant 
 
 Deceased. Company G, 120th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Bellicourt, 
 France, September 29, 1918. After being twice 
 wounded, Sergeant Hudnall continued to lead hia 
 platoon in attack, capturing two machine-guns. 
 In later action he received additional wounds which 
 caused his death. Next of kin, Miss Eva Hudnall. 
 sister, Critz, Va. 
 
 HUDSON, BEN S Captain 
 
 137th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Varennes and Baulney, France, Sep*- 
 tember 26-28, 1918. Captain Hudson personally 
 led an attack on a machine-gun nest which was 
 holding up the advance and cap ured it, taking 
 nine prisoners and three guns. Jn the two follow- 
 ing days he led his battaUon in attacks under dir- 
 ect shell and machine-gun fire until he was wound- 
 ed in the foot. As litter bearers were carrying him 
 to the rear, they met a severely wounded soldier, 
 whereupon Captain Hudson ordered the Utter 
 bearers to carry the wounded soldier to the dressing 
 station while he walked. Home address, Mrs. Ben 
 S. Hudson, wife, Fredonia, Kans. 
 
 HUDSON, DONALD . . First Lieutenant 
 
 Aviation Section, 27th Aero Squadron. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near F6r6-en-Tard- 
 enois, France, in August, 1918. A protection pa- 
 trol of which Lieutenant Hudson was a member was 
 attacked by a large formation of enemy planes. He 
 was separated from the formation and forced to a 
 low altitude by four enemy planes (Fokker type). 
 He shot down one, drove off the other three, and 
 started to our lines with a damaged machine, but 
 was attacked by two planes. He shot down both 
 of these planes and, by great perseverance and de- 
 termination, succeeded in reaching our Unes. Home 
 address, Paul Hudson, Washington, D. C. 
 
 HUDSON, HAROLD A. . Sergeant (First Class) 
 Company C, 105th Signal Battalion. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Bellicourt, 
 France, September 29, 1918. Sergeant Hudson 
 and a number of other members of a signal detach- 
 ment were wounded by shell fire while proceeding 
 through an enemy counterbarrage to the front 
 line, but disregarding his own injuries this soldier 
 administered first aid to his wounded comrades and 
 then extended a telephone Une to the advance 
 message center, and, with five men, maintained and 
 operated the message center. Home address, Mrs. 
 Mary E. Hudson, Estherville, Iowa. 
 
 HUEBNER, CLARENCE R. . Lieut. Colonel 
 28th Infantry. For three days near Cantigny, 
 France, May 28-30, 1918, he withstood German 
 assaults under intense bombardment, heroically 
 exposing himself to fire constantly in order to com- 
 mand his battalion effectively, and although his 
 command lost half its officers and 30 per cent of its 
 men, he held his position and prevented a break in 
 the line at that point. Home address, Mrs. Martha 
 Huebner, mother, Buston, Kans. 
 
 HUELSER, CHARLES A. . Second Lieutenant 
 Machine Gun Company, 165th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Landres-et-St. 
 Georges, France, October 14th, 1918. Sent for- 
 ward through terrific machine-gun and artillery 
 fire to take command of a platoon in the front 
 lines, he displayed marked personal courage and 
 heroism, inspiring the men serving under him by 
 his example of fearlessness. During a heavy 
 counterattack, he showed great gallantry, coolly 
 placing his guns where they could best fire upon the 
 advancing enemy, although subjected the while to 
 intense enemy fire. He succeeded in breaking up 
 the enemy attack, and, although wounded by a 
 machine-gun bullet, refused to be evacuated until 
 
 the enemy had withdrawn. Home address, Mrs. 
 Mary M. Huelser, mother, 2725 Church Avenue, 
 Brooklyn, N. Y. 
 
 HUFF, CHESTER RAY .... Private 
 Medical Detachment, 310th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Thiaucourt, 
 France, September 17-27, 1918. During the night 
 of September 17, Private Huff gave proof of great 
 devotion to duty by leaving protection and assist- 
 ing another comrade in bringing a wounded soldier 
 to safety. Again, on the morning of September 27 
 he left shelter and journeyed over 500 yards to the 
 side of a wounded comrade through shell fire, carry- 
 ing the victim to the first-aid station. Home ad- 
 dress, Henrietta Young, 19 School Street, Augusta, 
 Me. 
 
 HUFFSTATER, LEON D. . . . Private 
 Deceased. Company M, 6th Regiment, U. S. 
 M. C. During the action at Bouresche, France, 
 on June 6, 1918, he volunteered to leave shelter 
 to bring in wounded, and upon receiving permis- 
 sion to do so he carried injured comrades through 
 artillery and machine-gun fire at great risk to his 
 own life. Homeaddress, Mrs. Belle Haines, mother, 
 R. F. D. 3, Oswego. N. Y. 
 
 HUGHES, FLOYD A Mechanic 
 
 Deceased. Company C, 146th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Montfaucon, 
 France, September 26-30, 1918. This soldier was 
 constantly on duty as a runner during the offen- 
 sive west of the Meuse River, many times carrying 
 messages through heavy machine-gun and shell 
 fire. On September 30, when the enemy was re- 
 ported to be forming for a counterattack on the 
 left flank, Mechanic Hughes volunteered to take 
 the information to the battalion commander. Pass- 
 ing through heavy shell fire he delivered the mes- 
 sage in time to enable the battalion commander to 
 protect the threatened flank, but he was killed by a 
 shell on his return trip to his company. Next of 
 kin, Mrs. Catherine Hughes, wife, Canton, Ohio. 
 
 HUGHES, GEORGE D Corporal 
 
 Company K, 5th Marines. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near St. Etienne, France, October 
 4, 1918. Corporal Hughes conducted a patrol to 
 the front, located machine-gun nests and gained 
 contact with the enemy under very severe artillery 
 and machine-gun fire, and set an example of calm- 
 ness and courage under these hazardous conditions. 
 Home address, Alice E. Hughes, mother, 209 South 
 Thirteenth Street, East Salt Lake City, Utah. 
 
 HUGHES, GEORGE E Sergeant 
 
 Company B, 348th Machine Gun Battalion. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Eclisfontaine, 
 France, September 27-30, 1918. He was seriously 
 gassed September 27, but refused to leave his post 
 and continued working and fighting with his com- 
 rades under heavy shelling for three days till com- 
 plete exhaustion forced him to be evacuated. Home 
 address. Miss Marie L. Goran, friend, 223 West 
 Fifty-second Street, Los Angeles, Calif. 
 
 HUGHES, WILLIAM E. . Private (First Class) 
 Company L, 116th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action in the Bultruy Bois, France, 
 October 15, 1918. Though he had been wounded 
 in the leg and ordered to be evacuated, Private 
 Hughes remained with his company in the advance, 
 displaying marked fortitude. Twenty-four hours 
 later his leg had become so stiff that he was com- 
 pelled to go to the rear. This sodier had previously 
 displayed marked courage by remaining with his 
 automatic rifle under heavy fire, after two members 
 of his squad had become casualties, until he had 
 
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 silenced an enemy machine gun. Home address, 
 Mrs. WilUam E. Hughes, wife, R. F. D. 4, 
 Lynchburg, Va. 
 
 HUGHES, WILLIAM J Private 
 
 Company M, 118th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Brancourt, France, October 
 8, 1918. Because his company had already suffer- 
 ed heavy casualties and he realized that all men 
 possible were needed on the firing line, he refused 
 to be evacuated when seriously wounded, and con- 
 tinued in the advance till the objective had been 
 reached and consolidated eight hours later. Home 
 address, Mrs. Mary O. Hughes, mother, Goodhope, 
 111. 
 
 HUGO, JEAN First Lieutenant 
 
 36th French Infantry, attached to 28th United 
 States Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion at Cantigny, France, May 28-30, 1918. Dur- 
 ing the attack and defense of Cantigny, Lieutenant 
 Hugo showed utter disregard for personal danger 
 and in critical situations inspired great confidence 
 in those about him, contributing largely to the suc- 
 cessful defense of the sector against repeated 
 counterattacks. He rendered valuable assistance 
 in placing troops in their positions, and inspired 
 confidence in the men by his coolness. Home ad- 
 dress, Paris, France. 
 
 HULBERT, HENRY L. . . Marine Gunner 
 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. At Chateau-Thierry, 
 France, June 6, 1918, he displayed extraordinary 
 heroism during attack on the enemy's lines, dur- 
 ing which time he constantly exposed himself to 
 the enemy's fire without regard for personal danger, 
 thereby assuring the delivery of supplies. Home 
 address, Mrs. Victoria C. Hulbert, wife, Washing- 
 ton Park, Halethorpe P. O., Md. 
 
 HULETT, FORREST Private 
 
 Company F, 116th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Etraye Ridge, France, Oc- 
 tober 24, 1918. Crawling to the aid of two men who 
 had been left when his company withdrew. Private 
 Hulett was exposed to both sniper and machine- 
 gun fire. On reaching the side of his comrades he 
 found them both to be dead, after which he made 
 his way safely to our lines. Home address. Mack 
 Hulett, father, R. F. D. 1, Fountain, Mich. 
 
 HULL, HENRY G Sergeant 
 
 Company H, 107th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bony, France, September 29, 
 1918. After being severely wounded in the head. 
 Sergeant Hull reorganized a badly scattered line 
 in the midst of heavy shell and machine-gun fire and 
 led it into effective combat against the enemy. He 
 continued to lead his men forward until loss of 
 blood compelled him to place another in command. 
 Home address, R. W. Hull, father, 70 South Broad- 
 way, White Plains, N. Y. 
 
 HULSART, C. RAYMOND . . . Captain 
 11th Railway Engineers. When an unarmed 
 working party under his command were subjected 
 to a sudden German attack at Gouzeaucourt, 
 France, November 30, 1917, he displayed extra- 
 ordinary heroism in going through heavy shell fire 
 to direct the escape of his men, remaining under 
 fire until all had left, and going back into the bar- 
 rage to assist in carrying a wounded soldier of an- 
 other unit, and returning into the barrage a second 
 time to search for a wounded British solcSer. Home 
 address, Mrs. Rosemarie Hulsart, wife, 2340 Sev- 
 enth Avenue, New York City. 
 
 HULTZEN, LEE S. . . . First Lieutenant 
 
 311th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 
 action near Vieville-en-Hay, France, September 
 
 26, 1918. After reaching his objective with a pla- 
 
 toon of about 15 men. Lieutenant Hultzen organiz- 
 ed his platoon and held it with three captured Ger- 
 man machine-guns. He cleaned out a "pill box" 
 and attacked a dozen of the enemy with practically 
 no assistance. Home address, C. H. Hultzen, fa- 
 ther, 86 West Main Street, Norwich, N. Y. 
 
 HUMBIRD, JOHN A Captain 
 
 102d Machine Gun Battalion. For extraordin- 
 ary heroism in action at Marcheville, France, Sep- 
 tember 26, 1918. This officer displayed indomit- 
 able courage and leadership on numerous occas- 
 ions during this engagement. Leading a small 
 group of men through barbed-wire entanglements 
 in the face of machine-gun fire and hand grenades, 
 he cleaned out a trench, capturing a strong enemy 
 machine-gun emplacement and its entire crew. 
 When the town of Marcheville fell into our hands 
 he organized a machine-gun position under heavy 
 machine-gun fire, locating a position for antiair- 
 craft guns, during which time hostile planes were 
 flying low and firing upon our troops. After the 
 recapture of Marcheville by the enemy, he led his 
 platoon in the counterattack. Home address, T. J. 
 Humbird, father, 614 Third Avenue, Sandpoint, 
 Idaho. 
 
 HUMPHREY, FRANK H. . . . Mechanic 
 Company G, 28th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 19, 
 1918. He courageously charged ahead with one 
 man and attacked a machine-gun nest, putting the 
 gun out of commission and killing the gunners. He 
 showed conspicuous gallantry in action throughout 
 the whole attack. Home address, Mrs. Jessie Kin- 
 dall, mother. Churches Ferry, N. Dak. 
 
 HUMPHREY. RAY H Major 
 
 Medical Corps, 130th Infantry. For extraor- 
 dinary heroism in action near the Bois de Sept- 
 sarges, France, October 4, 1918. Having just been 
 transferred to the 130th Infantry, Major Humph- 
 reys (then Captain) was seriously wounded in the 
 head while on his way to take up his work at the 
 regimental aid post. He, nevertheless, refused to 
 be evacuated, but continued on duty caring for the 
 wounded at this place. He later proceeded under 
 severe artillery fire to the battalion aid post, where 
 he continued his work under most trying conditions. 
 Home address, Mrs. Ethel W. Humphrey, wife, 
 123 Nanticoke Street, Union, N. Y. 
 
 HUNT, CHARLES Private 
 
 4th Machine Gun Battalion. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Blanc Mont Ridge, France, 
 October 3, 1918. Detailed with two other soldiers 
 to undertake a dangerous reconnaissance. Private 
 Hunt made his way to the point designated through 
 heavy shell and machine-gun fire. Neglecting the 
 wound in the back, he proceeded to his destina- 
 tion and to the dressing station, where he was tagg- 
 ed for evacuation. Regardless of his wound, he re- 
 turned and remained on duty until the battalion 
 was relieved on October 10. Home address, Mrs. 
 Selm M. Hunt, mother. White River Junction, Vt. 
 
 HUNT, DAVID B Corporal 
 
 Machine Gun Company, 101st Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action at Bourbelin, 
 France, July 16, 1918. When an artillery barrage 
 was laid down on the section of which he was a 
 member, killing three and wounding five, including 
 the section sergeant and corporal. Corporal Hunt, 
 severely wounded himself, carried the sergeant to 
 the first-aid station, returned to his post through 
 the barrage, assumed leadership of the section, and 
 successfully directed their operations until he fell 
 from exhaustion. Home address, M. O. Hunt, 
 brother, 59 Fourth Street, Portland, Ore. 
 
 HUNT, HENRY BOICE .... Private 
 Company L, 118th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 
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 heroism in action near Ramicourt, France, October 
 8, 1918. While the advance of his company was 
 being held up by terrific machine-gun fire from sev- 
 eral enemy nests, and after all the members of hia 
 Bquad had become casualties. Private Hunt made 
 his way forward with his automatic rifle. Under 
 a continual rain of machine-gun and shell fire he 
 operated his gun against the enemy until the gun 
 jammed, whereupon he took a shovel, rushed a ma- 
 chine-gun post 75 yards away, and killed the gun- 
 ner, thereby enabling the continuance of the ad- 
 vance. Home address, James Hunt, father, Route 
 3, Chesterfield, S. C. 
 
 HUNT, LEROY P Captain 
 
 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. _ For repeated acts of 
 extraordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne, 
 France, October 3-4, 1918. After six hours of severe 
 fighting. Captain Hunt and his men succeeded in 
 reducing a large sector of trenches and machine-gun 
 nests, and captured 300 prisoners. On October 4, 
 near St. Etienne, Captain Hunt constantly exposed 
 himself to enemy fire while leading his men toward 
 their objective. His gallant conduct gave his men 
 confidence to completely rout superior enemy 
 forces, concentrating for a counter attack. Home 
 addre.ss. Hazel O. Hunt, 1212 O Street, Northwest, 
 Washington, D. C. 
 
 HUNTER, DANIEL A. . . First Sergeant 
 
 Deceased. 67th Company, 5th Regiment, U. S. 
 M. C. During the attack at Chateau-Thierry, 
 France, on June 6, 1918, he fearlessly exposed him- 
 self and encouraged all men near him, although he 
 himself was wounded three times. He subsequent- 
 ly died of wounds. Next of kin, Mrs. D. A. Hunter, 
 wife, Kittery, Me. 
 
 HUNTER, DAVID Captain 
 
 101st Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action at Tnigny Woods, France, July 23, 1918. 
 Under terrific machine-gun and sniper fire. Cap- 
 tain Huntor (then Second Lieutenant) led his bat- 
 talion scouts into Trugny Woods, two hundred 
 yards ahead of the assaulting waves, and crawling 
 to within thirty feet of an enemy machine-gun 
 nest, killed or wounded every member of the crew 
 He then crawled from point to point along the 
 front, under intense fire, and noted the position of 
 enemy guns, returning with information which 
 enabled his battalion to clear the woods. Home 
 address, Mrs. Helen B. Hunter, wife, 222H South 
 Third Street, Rockford, III. 
 
 HUNTER, FRANK O'D. . First Lieutenant 
 Air Service, Pilot, 103d Aero Squadron. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action in the region of Ypres, 
 Belgium, June 2, 1918. Lieutenant Hunter, while 
 on patrol, alone attacked two enemy bi-place planes, 
 destroying one and forcing the other to retire. In the 
 course of the combat he was wounded in the fore- 
 head. Despite his injuries he succeeded in return- 
 ing his damaged plane to his own aerodrome. A 
 bronze oak leaf, to be worn with the Distinguished 
 Service Cross, is awar 'ad Lieutenant Hunter, for 
 extraordinary heroism in action in the region of 
 Champey, France, September 13, 1918. He, accom- 
 panied by one other mono-place plane, attacked an 
 enemy patrol of six planes. Despite numerical supe- 
 riority and in a decisive combat, he destroyed one 
 enemy plane and, with the aid of his companion, forced 
 the others within their own lines. A second bronze 
 oak leaf is awarded Lieutenant Hunter for extra- 
 ordinary heroism in action near Verneville, France, 
 September 17, 1918. Leading a patrol of three 
 planes, he attacked an enemy formation of eight 
 planes. Although outnumbered, they succeeded 
 in bringing down four of the enemy. Lieutenant 
 Hunter accounted for two of these. A third bronze 
 oak leaf is awarded Lieutenant Hunter for extra- 
 ordinary heroism in action in the region of Liny- 
 devant-Dun, France. While separated from his 
 
 patrol he observed an allied patrol of seven planes 
 (Breguets) hard pressed by an enemy formation of 
 ten planes (Fokker type). He attacked two of the 
 enemy that were harassing a single Breguet and in 
 a decisive fight destroyed one of them. Meanwhile 
 five enemy planes approached and concentrated 
 their fire upon him. Undaunted by their superior- 
 ity, he attacked and brought down a second plane. 
 A fourth bronze oak leaf is awarded Lieutenant 
 Hunter for extraordinary heroism in the region of 
 Bantheville, France. While on patrol he encount- 
 ered an enemy formation of six mono-place planes. 
 He immediately attacked and destroyed one enemy 
 plane and forced the others to disperse in confusion. 
 Home address, John H. Hunter, father, 21S East 
 Gaston Street, Savannah, Ga. 
 
 HUNTER, JONES W. . Private (First Class) 
 Deceased. Company G, 9th Infantry. He 
 showed himself to be conspicuously brave when at 
 Vaux, France, June 3, 1918. although wounded by 
 a shell and unable to carry ammunition, for which 
 duty he had been detailed, he went over the top 
 with his squad and fought heroically with it until 
 killed. Next of kin, J. W. Hunter, father, 205 North 
 Clarkson Street, Charlotte, N. C. 
 
 HUNTER, ROBERT L Sergeant 
 
 Deceased. Company A, 115th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Verdun, 
 France, October 24, 1918. Disregarding his own 
 danger and encouraging his men by word and ac- 
 tion. Sergeant Hunter led his platoon in an attack 
 upon a machine-gun nest and was instantly killed. 
 His men, inspired by his heroism, continued the at- 
 tack and captured the machine-gun nest. Next of 
 kin, Mrs. Joseph M. Hunter, 818 Appleton Street, 
 Baltimore, Md. 
 
 HUNTLEY, JOSEPH R Private 
 
 Company I, 104th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action east of Belleau, France, July 21, 
 1918. Under the leadership of an officer he and 
 Private Charles E. Richardson charged a machine- 
 gun nest, captured two guns, and killed or captured 
 12 men. Home address, Mrs. D. Sullivan, guard- 
 ian, 101 Baldwin Street, Winchester, Mass. 
 
 HUNTON. ORAMELL E. . Private (First Class) 
 Deceased. U. S. Ambulance Service. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action northwest of Som- 
 mepy, St. Etienne, France, October 4, 1918. Pri- 
 vate Hunton showed conspicuous courage and de- 
 votion to duty in evacuating the wounded under the 
 most trying conditions. He made repeated trips 
 in plain view of enemy observers over roads under 
 continuous shell fire. He was killed by a shell frag- 
 ment while standing beside his car at an advanced 
 post. Next of kin, Mrs. E. Barber, 251 High Street, 
 Portland, Me. 
 
 HUPMAN, LOCKERN .... Sergeant 
 Company L, 6th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Frapelle, France, August 17, 
 1918. After his platoon commander had fallen he 
 took command of his platoon and led it to its ob- 
 jective through a heavy enemy barrage, although 
 himself twice wounded. Home address, Nathaniel 
 Hupman, brother, 421 Steinway Avenue, Long 
 Island City, N. Y. 
 
 HURDLE, WILLIAM G Private 
 
 Machine Gun Company No. 3, 370th Infantry. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action near Ferme la 
 Folic, France, September 30, 1918. While under 
 heavy enemy fire Private Hurdle volunteered and 
 accompanied by another soldier, rescued a wounded 
 comrade from an exposed position. He also per- 
 formed valuable service as liaison agent, and under 
 very heavy fire succeeded in cases where others had 
 
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 failed. Home address, William B. Hurdle, father, 
 Box 74, Drivers, Va. 
 
 HURLEY, FRANCIS E Corporal 
 
 Company E, lOlst Infantry. He took part in a 
 daring raid into the enemy's lines in the region of 
 Grand Pont-MouUn Rouge on the night of February 
 28, 1918. He showed great valor and fearlessness, 
 and particularly distinguished himself by leading 
 the patrol into a German dugout, whose occupants 
 had refused to surrender, and from which 16 pris- 
 oners were taken. Home address, D. A. Hurley, 
 father, 168 Lebanon Street, Maiden, Mass. 
 
 HURLEY, PAUL THOMAS . . . Private 
 Company H, 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Vierzy, 
 France, July 19, 1918. He displayed exceptional 
 bravery in charging three machine-guns with the 
 aid of a small detachment of his comrades, killing 
 the crews and capturing the guns, which were im- 
 mediately turned on the Germans, thereby opening 
 the line for the advance of his company, which had 
 been held up by the enemy's fire. Home address, 
 Joseph W. Hurley, 21 Crickett Street, Ardmore, Pa. 
 
 HURLEY, PHILIP H. . . First Lieutenant 
 Infantry, U. S. Reserve, attached to 83d Com- 
 pany, 6th Regiment, U. S. M. C. In the Bois de 
 Belleau, France, on June 6, 1918, he displayed 
 coolness, judgment, and utter fearlessness, in lead- 
 ing his platoon to its objective under heavy fire. 
 Home address, Mrs. Christine Hurley, wife, Mil- 
 ford, Conn. 
 
 HURST, WILLIAM E. . Private (First Class) 
 Company G, 126th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Juvigny, France, August 
 27, 1918. Upon being sent with a message under 
 heavy machine-gun fire to a platoon commander. 
 Private Hurst found the latter lying wounded. 
 Unassisted, he carried the officer to a shell hole, 
 bound up his wound, and returned to his company 
 commander with important information. Home 
 address, Samuel L. Hurst, brother, 204 Pilgrim 
 Avenue, Highland Park, Mich. 
 
 HUSBANDS, WILLIAM D. . . . Private 
 Company K, 38th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Fismes, France, August 10, 
 1918. Private Husbands, with one other soldier, 
 volunteered and went to the rescue of a wounded 
 man from another regiment and returned through 
 heavy machine-gun and shell fire, bringing the 
 wounded man to his own trench. Home address, 
 Mrs. Hattie Husbands, mother. Route 2, Arka- 
 delphia. Ark. 
 
 HUSSEY, JOHN Sergeant 
 
 Deceased. Company I, 325th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near St. Juvin, 
 France, October 16, 1918. After his platoon leader 
 had become a casualty, he led his platoon forward 
 with great bravery, under intense direct fire from a 
 machine-gun nest, being killed while in the attack. 
 Next of kin, NelUe Hussey, aunt, 508 Hampden 
 Street, Holyoke, Mass. 
 
 HUSTED, CHESTER S Private 
 
 Deceased. Company D, 6th Machine Gun Bat- 
 tahon, U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action iiear Blanc Mont, France, October 5, 1918. 
 DUplaying great courage and disregard for his own 
 safety. Private Husted volunteered to carry an 
 important message through a heavy machine-gun 
 barrage, losing his life in attempting to carry out 
 this mission. Next of kin, Mrs. E. M. Husted 
 mother, 611 East Eighth Street, Corona, Calif. 
 
 HUTCHCRAFT, REUBEN B. . . Captain 
 Deceased. 166th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 
 heroism in action near Sedan, France, November 7, 
 1918. Captain Hutchcraft personally took com- 
 mand of a platoon of his company which was de- 
 signated as advance guard and led his patrol to the 
 most advanced point reached by any of our troops 
 during the engagement. He was killed while mak- 
 ing reconnaissance within 30 yards of enemy ma- 
 chine guns. Next of kin, Mrs. Reuben B. Hutch- 
 craft, mother, Paris, Ky. 
 
 HUTH, ALBERT A Corporal 
 
 Deceased. Company H, 319th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Immecourt, 
 France, November 1, 1918. Corporal Huth volun- 
 tarily advanced three times against an enemy ma- 
 chine-gun stronghold, which was holding up his 
 platoon's advance. He was wounded during his 
 last attempt, but his act enabled his platoon to ad- 
 vance and capture 25 of the enemy, who were con- 
 cealed nearby. Next of kin, Mrs. Fredericka Huth, 
 mother, 20 Kelbs Way, Pittsburgh, Pa. 
 
 HUTSON, GEORGE R Private 
 
 Battery B, 76th Field Artillery. For extraordin- 
 ary heroism in action near le Charmel, France, July 
 28, 1918. After he, himself, his commanding officer, 
 and 32 comrades had been wounded by a bomb 
 from an enemy plane. Private Hutson remained at 
 his post, assisted in laying his piece, and directing 
 fire on the enemy. Home address, Mrs. Sarah 
 Casey, mother, 525 North Broad Street, Knoxville, 
 Tenn. 
 
 HUTTO, JOHNS Sergeant 
 
 Headquarters Company, 167th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Beuvardes, 
 France, July 29, 1918. He voluntarily left his 37 
 MM gun section, which was attached to the re- 
 serve battalion, in order to accompany another 
 section into action against the enemy machine-gun 
 nests which were sweeping our lines with* heavy 
 fire. When his platoon commander was wounded 
 shortly afterward, he, with another soldier, made 
 his way under heavy shell and machine-gun fire to 
 where the officer lay and after administering first 
 aid carried him to a place of safety. Home ad- 
 dress, Mrs. Millie B. Hutto, mother, 2312 Bessemer 
 Boulevard, Birmingham, Ala. 
 
 HYDE, JAMES Sergeant 
 
 Company B, 7th Infantry. In the Bois de Bell- 
 eau, on June 20, 1918, he went out into the open 
 under heavy machine-gun fire to carry in a wound- 
 ed man. Being unable to pick him up, he lay down, 
 pulled the man on his back, and crawled to his posi- 
 tion. Home address, Mrs. Lena Hands, sister, 291 
 East Main Street, Amsterdam, N. Y. 
 
 HYMAN, ERNEST Private 
 
 Deceased. Machine Gun Company, 120th In- 
 fantry. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
 Bellicourt, France, September 29, 1918. Becoming 
 separated from his organization in the smoke and 
 fog, Private Hyman joined another soldier and was 
 instrumental in breaking up three machine-gun 
 nests and capturing four prisoners. After reaching 
 the objective, he volunteered and accompanied a re- 
 connaissance patrol 600 yards beyond the Une to 
 make sure that the valley was clear of the enemy. 
 Private Hyman was later killed in action. Next of 
 kin, Mrs. J. E. Hyman, mother. Route 1, Palmyra, 
 N. C. 
 
 HYMAN, WILLIAM P. . Second Lieutenant 
 Deceased. 166th Infantry. After the capture of 
 Seringes et Nesles, France, on July 29, 1918, by the 
 organization of which he was a part, and while hold- 
 ing a portion of the town with his platoon, he found 
 that one of his men was missing. Being told that 
 the man was wounded and lay beyond a hedge at 
 the edge of the village, he unselfishly attempted to 
 
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 locate the woiinded man, was caught in direct ma- 
 chine-gun fire, and killed. Next of kin, L. T. Hy- 
 man, Iowa Falls, Iowa. 
 
 IGOU, PAUL Sergeant 
 
 Company K, 117th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Beaurevoir, France, October 
 7, 1918. After having been severely wounded in the 
 knee. Sergeant Igou remained in command of his 
 platoon. During the destructive fire he estabUshed 
 his headquarters in a shell hole, and, by means of 
 runners, maintained liaison and directed the at- 
 tack. During a strong counterattack by the enemy 
 he skillfully commanded his platoon and repulsed 
 the attack. He remained on duty for 24 hours after 
 being wounded. Home address, Mrs. Fannie Igou, 
 mother, Farleigh Street, East Chattanooga, Tenn. 
 
 IHRKE, ALBERT L. J Private 
 
 Company B, 47th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Sergy, France, August 1, 
 1918. Private Ihrke displayed great courage and 
 devotion to duty by remaining in an exposed posi- 
 tion under heavy machine-gun and shell fire to 
 cover the withdrawal of his company. Home ad- 
 dress, Fred Ihrke, father. Route 4, Mayville, Mich. 
 
 IMHOFF, HARRY E Sergeant 
 
 Company D, 21st Machine Gun Battalion. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Vi6viUe, 
 France, November 1, 1918. During a heavy bar- 
 rage of high-explosive and gas shells he assisted an 
 officer to give first aid to a wounded officer and two 
 soldiers after the platoon had withdrawn from the 
 position. Home address, Mrs. Christiana ImhofiF, 
 mother, 19 Butler Street, Millvale, Pa. 
 
 INGALLS, JOHN J Corporal 
 
 Company G, 6th Regiment, U. S. M. C. Wound- 
 ed in the assault on machine-gun positions in the 
 Bois de Belleau, France, on June 6, 1918, he refused 
 to be evacuated, but assisted in the evacuation of 
 the wounded, thereby displaying great quaUties of 
 self-sacrifice and devotion to duty. Home address, 
 Walter W. Ingalls, R. F. D. 2, Maquoketa, Iowa. 
 
 INGALLS. RAY L. H Sergeant 
 
 Battery E, 11th Field Artillery. For extraordin- 
 ary heroism in action near Laneuville, France, No- 
 vember 6-7, 1918. Sergeant Ingalls displayed con- 
 spicuous leadership in handhng his section under 
 heavy shell fire. When he was wounded by a burst- 
 ing shell he first ascertained the damage done to his 
 section by the shell before proceeding to the dress- 
 ing station, taking another wounded man with him. 
 Next of kin, Mrs. Frances Ingalls, mother, Lu- 
 bec. Me. 
 
 INGERSOLL. HARRY .... Captain 
 
 Deceased. 313th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Montfaucon, France, Sep- 
 tember 26, 1918. He showed absolute disregard for 
 personal danger in leading his company in an attack 
 against an enemy position, strongly intrenched and 
 protected by barbed-wire entanglements. Although 
 he was killed at the enemy wire by machine-gun 
 fire, his men, inspired by his courage, carried on the 
 attack and took the enemy position, which had been 
 holding up the advance. Next of kin, Charles E. 
 IngersoU. father, 1815 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, 
 Pa. 
 
 INGOLD, WILLIAM J Sergeant 
 
 Company H, 26th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Cantigny, France, June 3, 
 1918. While posting a listening post, he encoun- 
 tered a hostile patrol of about forty men; he at- 
 tacked the Germans, although armed only with 
 a pistol; and, killing an officer and one soldier, 
 routed the enemy. Carrying the body of the oflBoer, 
 he had just returned to our lines when a raid was 
 
 attempted by the Germans. Running to the scene 
 of action, he killed two more Germans, aiding 
 materially in routing the raiding party. Home ad- 
 dress, Mrs. Mary Ingold, mother, 311 Eleventh 
 Street, Altoona, Pa. 
 
 INGRAM. ISAAC F Corporal 
 
 Company I, 116th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Samogneux, France, October 
 15, 1918. Corporal Ingram advanced alone and with 
 his automatic rifle silenced a hostile machine-gun 
 whose fire was holding up the line. Home address, 
 Mrs. Flem Ingram, Ferrum, Va. 
 
 INGRAM, LEE H Sergeant 
 
 Company G, 105th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action east of Ronssoy, France, Septem- 
 ber 19, 1918. During the operations against the 
 Hindenburg line he left shelter and went forward 
 under heavy shell and machine-gun fire and rescued 
 five wounded soldiers. In performing this gallant 
 act. Sergeant Ingram and another soldier attacked 
 an enemy dugout, kilUng two of the enemy, and 
 taking one prisoner. Home address, Mrs. Binda 
 Ingram, mother, 16 Walnut Street, Gloversville, N. 
 Y. 
 
 INKS, CHARLES L Sergeant 
 
 Company K, 111th Infantry. For extraordin- 
 ary heroism in action at Fismette, France, August 
 12. 1918. Upon his own initiative. Sergeant Inks 
 crawled thirty-five yards in advance of the line 
 under the most intense machine-gun fire to where 
 a wounded soldier lay, carrying him to shelter and 
 administering first aid treatment, thereby saving 
 his life. Home address, Mrs. Rose Inks, mother, 
 254 Addison Street. Pittsburgh, Pa. 
 
 INMAN, LEON W Sergeant 
 
 Company F, 5th Marines. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Blanc Mont, France, Octo- 
 ber 4, 1918. Sergeant Inman led his platoon in at- 
 tack, setting an example by keeping several yards 
 in advance of the men. He also assisted in dressing 
 the wounds of members of his platoon under ma- 
 chine-gun and artillery fire. After being wounded, 
 he remained with his platoon until ordered to leave 
 by the medical officer. Home address, Lillian In- 
 man, mother, Sauk Rapids, Minn. 
 
 INMAN, PERCY E. . . Second Lieutenant 
 13th Machine Gun Battalion. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Madeline Farm, France. Oc- 
 tober 13, 1918. Lieutenant Inman was seriously 
 wounded while making a reconnaissance under a 
 heavy fire, but returned with his report. Home ad- 
 dress, Mrs. P. E. Inman, wife, 181 Main Avenue 
 Gardiner, Me. 
 
 INNES, THOMAS Private 
 
 Company K, 109th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near St. Agnan, France, July 16, 
 1918. Wounded during an attack, he returned to 
 the line after having his wound dressed, and, though 
 incapacitated for using a rifle, assisted in carrying 
 wounded soldiers from the field, subjected the while 
 to intense machine-gun and artillery fire, until he 
 was exhausted and ordered to the rear. Home ad- 
 dress, Mrs. Mary Innes, wife, Philadelphia, Pa. 
 
 INSLEY, HARRY B Private 
 
 Company C, 115th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Sivry, France, October 8, 
 1918. Working his way over ground swept by ma- 
 chine-gun fire, he attacked an enemy machine-gun 
 which was harassing our advance from the rear, shot 
 one of the crew, mortally wounded the gunner, and 
 returned to his command with the enemy gun. 
 Home address, Miss Molly M. Insley, WLngate, Md. 
 
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 IRBY. SPIRLEY Private 
 
 Company H, 370th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Beaume, France, November 8, 
 1918. Private Irby carried messages to the various 
 units in his vicinity under severe enemy fire. He 
 was badly wounded while in the performance of this 
 duty. Home address, Robert Irby, father, R. F. D. 
 1, Box 22, Blackstone, Va. 
 
 IRELAND, RUTHERFORD . . . Captain 
 106th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near St. Souplet, France, October 18, 1918. He 
 continued to lead his battalion in attack, although 
 suffering great pain from a wound caused by shell 
 fire. After being ordered to the dressing station, he 
 had his wound dressed without waiting to have the 
 shrapnel removed, returning to his battalion, and 
 remaining on duty for two days. Home address, W. 
 De F. Ireland, brother, 556 Hancock Street, Brook- 
 lyn, N. Y. 
 
 IRONS, BENJAMIN G. . Private (First Class) 
 Medical Detachment, 311th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Vieville-en-Haye, 
 France, September 25-26, 1918. Private Irons, with 
 another soldier, advanced to an exposed position, 
 and while administering first aid to a wounded man 
 the three were suddenly surrounded and captured 
 by a party of the enemy. While being taken toward 
 the German lines, Private Irons and his companion 
 attacked their captors and succeeded in freeing 
 themselves, at the same time capturing two Ger- 
 mans, whom they brought to battalion headquar- 
 ters, together with the wounded man. Home ad- 
 dress, Eden B. Irons, father, Silverton, N. J. 
 
 IRONS, JOHN K Corporal 
 
 Company K, 11th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bois St. Claude, in the St. 
 Mihiel salient, France, September 12, 1918. After 
 being wounded in the foot by a machine-gun bullet 
 and later in the leg by shrapnel, he continued in the 
 advance of his squad all that day, without medical 
 attention other than his own first aid, thereby dis- 
 playing exceptional courage and devotion to duty. 
 Home address, Mrs. Harry Crowley, sister, 317 bix- 
 teenth Street, Monaca, Pa. 
 
 IRRGANG, ANDREW .... Corporal 
 
 Machine Gun Company, 120th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Ballincourt, 
 France, September 29, 1918. After he had become 
 separated from the rest of the platoon. Corporal 
 Irrgang kept his squad together and broke up a ma- 
 chine-gun post, capturing the gunners and the gun. 
 As his own gun had become disabled, he turned the 
 captured gun around and fired 1,000 rounds from it, 
 covering the advance of the infantry. He then con- 
 tinued to lead his squad forward under terrific ar- 
 tillery and machine-gun fire. Home address, Cas- 
 par Irrgang, father. Route 1, Spades, Ind. 
 
 IRVING, LIVINGSTON GILSON . . . 
 
 First Lieutenant 
 
 Aviation Section, 103d Aero Pursuit Squadron. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action near Banthe- 
 ville, France, October 10, 1918. Accompanied by 
 another pilot. Lieutenant Irving attacked an enemy 
 formation of 11 planes, four of which were above 
 him. In spite of the great odds, he dived into the 
 lower formation, and after a sharp combat destroy- 
 ed one plane, and with the aid of his companion 
 forced a second plane to earth. Home address, S. C. 
 Irving, father, 1322 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, 
 Calif. 
 
 ISAACS, JOSEPH Private 
 
 Company N, 125th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action northeast of Jaulgonne, near Ser- 
 gy, France, July 31, 1918. Although wounded in 
 the head, he crawled from within 100 feet of the 
 
 German line back to his own line, 150 yards distant, 
 carrying a more severely wounded comrade on his 
 back. Home address, Miss Margaret Isaacs, sister. 
 Box 165, Manistique, Mich. 
 
 ISRAEL, FREDERICK . Second Lieutenant 
 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near St. Etienne, France, October 
 4, 1918. Lieutenant Israel twice volunteered and 
 carried messages to the front line along a road swept 
 by machine-gun and shell fire. Home address, Mrs. 
 Flora H. Israel, wife, 1416 R Street Northwest, 
 Washington, D. C. 
 
 IVES, EDWIN B First Lieutenant 
 
 9th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Blanc Mont Ridge, France, October 3, 
 1918. He volunteered and carried an important 
 message from battalion to regimental headquarters 
 through heavy machine-gun and artillery fire and 
 returned with an answer. Home address, Mrs. 
 Amelia Ives, wife, 123 College Street, SaUna, Kans. 
 
 JACK, DANIEL L. Private 
 
 Company F, 362d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near the Scheldt River, Belgium, 
 October 31, 1918. When the advance of the front 
 line was held up by fire from a machine-gun nest 300 
 yards to the front, Private Jack, with two others, 
 crossed the open field in the face of fire from enemy 
 artillery, machine-guns, and snipers. Charging the 
 nest, they killed two of the crew, wounded two oth- 
 ers, and captured five, together with the gun. 
 Home address, Mrs. Emma J. Jack, mother, R. R. 
 1, Geneva, Ind. 
 
 JACKSON, BURNWELL C. . . . Private 
 Deceased. Company F, 16th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Soissons, France, 
 July 19, 1918. He, alone, captured a machine-gun, 
 killed two of the crew, and took the remaining three 
 prisoners. Later in the same day he was killed 
 while making a similar attempt. Next of kin, Jesse 
 L. Jackson, brother, R. F. D. 4, Kingston, N. C. 
 
 JACKSON, FRANKLY N J. . First Lieutenant 
 Deceased. 106th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action east of Ronssoy, France, Septem- 
 ber 27, 1918. During the operations against the 
 Hindenburg line Lieutenant Jackson, trench-mortar 
 officer of his regiment, twice volunteered to go for- 
 ward under heavy shell and machine-gun fire on a 
 personal reconnaissance. While gallantly and cour- 
 ageously engaged in the second reconnaissance he 
 was killed. Next of kin, Mrs. Elizabeth S. Jackson, 
 mother. 505 Clinton Avenue, Brooklyn, N. Y. 
 
 JACKSON, GEORGE C Sergeant 
 
 Company M, 16th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Fleville, France, October 2, 
 1918. His platoon becoming disorganized by enemy 
 artillery fire. Sergeant Jackson halted his men, re- 
 organized them under the heavy fire and resumed 
 the advance. Later he borrowed an automatic rifle 
 from one of the men in his platoon, and, firing it 
 from his hip, advanced on an enemy machine-gun, 
 killing two members of the crew and capturing an- 
 other. Home address, Mrs. Alice F. WiUiams, sis- 
 ter, 312 West Twenty-first Street, Fort Worth, Tex. 
 
 JACKSON, HORATIO N Major 
 
 Medical Corps, 313th Infantry. For extraordin- 
 ary heroism in action near Montfaucon, France, 
 September 26-29, 1918. Constantly working in the 
 face of heavy machine-gun and shell fire, Major 
 Jackson was most devoted in his attention to the 
 wounded, always present in the line of advance, dir- 
 ecting the administering of first aid, and guiding thts 
 work of litter bearers. He remained on duty until 
 severely wounded by high-explosive shells, when he 
 
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 was obliged to evacuate. Home address, Mrs. Hor- 
 atio N. Jackson, wife, 158 South Willard, Burling- 
 ton. Vt. 
 
 JACKSON, JAMES .... First Sergeant 
 Company K, Slat Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Consenvoye, France, Octo- 
 ber 11, 1918. Advancing with a few companiona 
 through the enemy barrage, he attacked a machine- 
 gun emplacement which had been inflicting heavy 
 casualties, and captured the enemy gun and 17 pris- 
 oners. His personal heroism was an inspiration to 
 those with him. Home address, Charles Jackson, 
 634 Fifth Street, Calumet. Mich. 
 
 JACKSON, RUFUS B. . . Second Lieutenant 
 370th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Farm La FoUie, France, September 28, 
 1918. Having been ordered to use his Stokes mor- 
 tars in wiping out machine-gun nests, which had 
 been resisting the advance of his company. Lieuten- 
 ant Jackson made a personal reconnaissance by 
 crawling to the enemy's Unes to locate the nests. 
 Accomplishing his purpose, he returned and directed 
 the fire, silencing the guns. Home address, Mrs. 
 Mary J. Jackson, mother, 912 East Thirteenth 
 Street, Des Moines, Iowa. 
 
 JACKSON, WILLIAM Sergeant 
 
 9th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Blanc Mont Ridge, France, October 3-9, 
 1918. While acting as battalion runner. Sergeant 
 Jackson, regardless of personal danger, many times 
 volunteered and carried messages under the most 
 intense shell fire, thereby greatly assisting in main- 
 taining liaison with other units. Home address, 
 Mrs. WilUam Jackson, mother, 143 South Carolina 
 Avenue, Atlantic City, N. J. 
 
 JACOBS, WENDELL W Private 
 
 Company C, 341st Machine Gun Battalion. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action in the Bois de 
 Bantheville, France, October 30, 1918. When six 
 men of his section were wounded and his own hand 
 was partly severed by a shell fragment. Private 
 Jacobs had another soldier sever his hand with a 
 pocket-knife and then bandage it. While in this 
 condition he assisted other wounded soldiers in 
 every way possible before proceeding to the first-aid 
 station, whence he was evacuated to the hospital. 
 Home address, Mrs. Kate W. Jacobs, mother. Box 
 44, Carbondale, Colo. 
 
 JACOBSON, A Captain 
 
 French Army. Attached 42d Division, Head- 
 quarters 67th Field Artillery Brigade. For extra- 
 ordinary heroism in action near the Ourcq River, 
 France, July 26 to August 2, 1918. When our ad- 
 vance was held up by stubborn resistance of the 
 enemy in the Bois Brule, Captain Jacobson person- 
 ally took a telephone to a point less than 300 meters 
 from the enemy's lines and so directed the fire of our 
 artillery as to compel the evacuation of the Bois. 
 He was under continuous shell fire while performing 
 this mission. On August 2, when the regiment had 
 lost contact with the enemy, he went forward with 
 a small party, at great risk of his own life, and de- 
 veloped the enemy's line. Home address, Mrs. A. 
 Jacobson, wife, 48 Rue Pergolese, Paris. 
 
 JACOBSON, WILLIAM .... Private 
 
 Company D, 23d Infantry. On June 6, 1918, 
 near Chateau-Thierry, France, he perseveringly 
 continued his work throughout the night as a run- 
 ner under heavy fire, after having hia nose shot off, 
 in order to maintain communication. Home ad- 
 dress, Mrs. J. G. Jacobson, 5528 Prairie Avenue, 
 Chicago, 111. 
 
 JACOBSON, WILLIAM A Private 
 
 Deceased. Medical Detachment. 128tb Infantry. 
 
 For extraordinary heroism in action near Cesnes, 
 France, October 7, 1918. When his battalion was 
 forced to retire under heavy artillery and machine- 
 gun fire. Private Jacobson went out in front of the 
 line, administering first aid and bringing in the 
 wounded who had been left lying in exposed posi- 
 tions. While so engaged he received two wounds, 
 the second of which caused his death before he 
 reached the aid station. Next of kin, Mrs. Jacob 
 Jacobson, mother, Viroqua, Wis. 
 
 JACQUES, LEO P. T Sergeant 
 
 Company L, 104th Infantry. During the action 
 of April 10, 1918, he displayed courage, coolness, 
 and spirit of self-sacrifice in voluntarily going 
 through shell-swept area to bring back wounded to 
 a place of safety, carrying one wounded man more 
 than 50 yards under heavy shell fire. Home ad- 
 dress, L. C. Jacques, father, 32 Lincoln Street, 
 Greenfield, Mass. 
 
 JACQUIN, ALFRED .... Lieutenant 
 Engineers, French Army, attached to 7th U. S. 
 Engineers. For extraordinary heroism in action 
 near Dun-sur-Meuse and BrieuUes, France, Novem- 
 ber 1-3, 1918. Lieutenant Jacquin voluntarily 
 patrolled the banks of the Meuse River day and 
 night under machine-gun and shell fire, locating 
 enemy machine guns and artillery, determining the 
 damage to bridges, and obtaining data for the lo- 
 cation and construction of pontoon bridges. Dur- 
 ing the construction of these bridges, by means of 
 which the heights overlooking the Meuse were reach 
 and stormed, this officer remained constantly at 
 the bridges under heavy fire, directing the work 
 with the highest courage and technical skill. Home 
 address not given. 
 
 JAGER, HOLGER Corpora 
 
 Company A, lOlst Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action north of Verdun, France, October 
 27, 1918. Corporal Jager continued to carry mes- 
 sages after being wounded in the back by a machine- 
 gun bullet, until he was again wounded by a burst- 
 ing shell so seriously that his evacuation was neces- 
 sary. Home address, Mrs. Dagne Jager, mother, 
 12 Tileston Street, Boston, Mass. 
 
 JAMES, BENJAMIN . . . First Sergeant 
 Battery A, 101st Field Artillery. Durung the 
 action of April 21, 1918, when a shell struck the 
 gunpit of a battery, although seriously wounded in 
 the chest and legs by fragments, he immediately 
 obtained stretchers for the other men, doing every- 
 thing possible for their comfort until he fell. He 
 declined medical attention until all others had been 
 looked after, setting a splendid example of self-sacri- 
 fice. Home address, Charles L. James, father, 52 
 Brown Street, Brookline, Mass. 
 
 JAMES, DARL S Captain 
 
 110th Engineers. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Baulny, Meuse, France, September 29- 
 30, 1918. Although severely wounded within a few 
 moments from the start of the engagement, he re- 
 fused to be evacuated, but remained in command of 
 his company and in addition, throughout the day, 
 assisted in reorganizing scattered elements. On 
 September 30, during two counterattacks, he super- 
 vised the resistance of his sector in spite of his weak- 
 ened condition, and continually inspired his com- 
 mand, by his disregard of machine-gun and artillery 
 fire. Home address, Mrs. Darl S. James, wife, 1233 
 Granville Avenue, Chicago, 111. 
 
 JAMES, JESSE A Sergeant 
 
 Company L, 4th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Les Evaux, France, July 13, 
 1918. After many attempts to get patrols across 
 the Marne had failed, Sergeant James alone swam 
 the river, taking with him a wire, by which a boat 
 
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 containing two of his comrades was drawn across, 
 without attracting the attention of the enemy. 
 Home address, Mrs. Nanny Pettijohn, mother, Oak- 
 1 and, Okla. 
 
 JAMES, JOSEPH Private 
 
 Headquarters Company, 368th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Binarville, 
 France, September 30, 1918. Private James went to 
 the aid of a wounded companion under very severe 
 machine-gun and artillery fire and brought him to 
 cover. He stayed with the wounded man, giving 
 him all possible aid until assistance came, when he 
 returned to his place with the platoon. Home ad- 
 dress, Mrs. Martha James, mother, 1622 North Al- 
 der Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 
 
 JAMISON, ROLAND R. • . • _. ^, ^ 
 Pharmacist s Mate (First Class) 
 
 Deceased. U. S. N. Attached to 1st Battalion, 
 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For extraordinary hero- 
 ism in action near St. Etienne, France, October 4-5, 
 1918. Regardless of his personal danger, he repeat- 
 edly exposed himself to machine-gun and shell fire to 
 give first aid to the wounded in the open. Next of 
 kin, Edward W. Jamison, father, R. F. D. 2, Box 
 45, Cross Timbers, Mo. 
 
 JANKOWSKI, JAN . . . Supply Sergeant 
 Company G, 9th Infantry. Near Vaux, July 1, 
 1918, he entered a dugout, killing two and capturing 
 three of the enemy single-handed. Home address, 
 Walter Kazski, friend, 4524 Fulton Street, Chi- 
 cago, 111. 
 
 JANSEN, LOUIS B. . . . First Lieutenant 
 Deceased. 361st Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Epinon, France, September 
 26, 1918. When the advance of his battalion was 
 held up by an enemy machine-gun nest. Lieutenant 
 Jansen, accompanied by a soldier, crossed the enemy 
 wire, took the position, killed one of the enemy and 
 captured four prisoners and two machine-guna. 
 Next of kin, Joseph Jansen, 6130 South Lafiin 
 Street, Chicago, 111. 
 
 JANSSEN, MARTIN J Sergeant 
 
 Company A, 335th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Fhrey, France, September 
 12, 1918. Coming up in the rear of two platoons of 
 a battalion of the first line. Sergeant Janssen, be- 
 longing to another battalion, noticed the two pla- 
 toons were held up by machine-gun fire from the 
 front and flank and appeared to be without a leader. 
 Fearlessly exposing himself, he ran from one end of 
 the line to the other urging the men forward until 
 both platoons had moved across a small guUy out 
 of danger from the machine-gun fire. His braverj^ 
 and leadership thus prevented the interruption of 
 the advance of the entire first Une. Home address, 
 George Janssen, brother, Rushville, Neb. 
 
 JANSSEN, ROLLA Corporal 
 
 1st Battalion, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Blanc Mont Ridge, France, 
 October 3, 1918. While acting as a battalion run- 
 ner. Corporal Janssen carried a message through a 
 heavy barrage, and, although wounded, succeeded 
 in returning with an answer. After his wound had 
 been dressed, he remained on duty throughout the 
 engagement. Home address, Mrs. L. A. Janssen, 
 Ashley, lU. 
 
 JARDINE, DAVID F. . . First Sergeant 
 
 Company I, 30th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action in the Bois D'Aigremont, France, 
 July 15-26, 1918. When the platoon commander 
 was killed. Sergeant Jardine was placed in command 
 of a platoon and without regard for his personal 
 safety, led it to the proper place through a violent 
 barrage and successfully maintained the leadership 
 
 of it throughout the battle. Home address, Edna 
 Jardine, wife, 46 Brackenburg Street, Maiden, Mass. 
 
 JARVI, EINO I Mechanic 
 
 Company M, 125th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Verdun, France, October 11- 
 13, 1918. Mechanic Jarvi, runner for the 3d Battal- 
 ion, 125th Infantry, during the taking and holding 
 of the line near La Tuilerie Ferme, was engaged in 
 carrying important messages crossing and recross- 
 ing death valley, between HiU 258 and La Cote 
 Dame Marie, the foremost part of the line held by 
 the 3d Battalion. The valley was swept by ma- 
 chine-gun fire, the terrain affording absolutely no 
 protection, required a perilous dash of 500 yards 
 across open ground before any cover was reached. 
 It was only by display of supreme courage that im- 
 portant messages reached the battalion. Home ad- 
 dress, Henry Jarvi, father, Rudyard, Mich. 
 
 JARVIS, HOMER S. . . . First Lieutenant 
 11th Machine Gun Battalion. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Nantillois, France, Septem- 
 ber 27, 1918. Lieutenant Jarvis, with another 
 officer and a soldier, using captured German Maxim 
 guns, pushed forward to a heavily shelled area from 
 which the infantry had withdrawn, and by their ac- 
 curate and effective fire kept groups of the enemy 
 from occupying advantageous positions. Maintain- 
 ing fire superiority all afternoon. Lieutenant Jarvis 
 withdrew from his dangerous position only when it 
 became too dark to see. Home address, Mrs. Homer 
 S. Jarvis, wife, 821 Elgin Street, Caldwell, Ohio. 
 
 JAUSS, RAYMOND B. . . First Lieutenant 
 Deceased. 30th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Crezancy, France, July 15, 
 1918. After all means of liaison had failed. Lieu- 
 tenant Jauss carried important messages to his ob- 
 servation posts. He was killed by shell fire while 
 visiting one of his observation stations near Cre- 
 zancy. Next of kin, H. L. Jauss, father, 151 West 
 Eightieth Street, New York City. 
 
 JAWORSKI, FRANK Corporal 
 
 Company F, 4th Engineers. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action west of Fismes, France, August 5, 
 1918. Corporal Jaworski was a member of a small 
 detachment of engineers which went out in advance 
 of the front line of the infantry through an enemy 
 barrage from 77-mni. guns and one-pounder guns to 
 construct a footbridge over the River Vesle. As 
 soon as their operations were discovered machine- 
 gun fire was opened up on them, but, undaunted, 
 the party continued at work, removing the German 
 wire entanglements and completing a bridge which 
 was of great value in subsequent operations. Home 
 address, Mrs. Mary Jaworski, mother. Fourth 
 Place, West Hammond, 111. 
 
 JEFFERS, JOHN N. . . . First Lieutenant 
 Air Service, 94th Aero Squadron. For extraor- 
 dinary heroism in action over the region of Romagne, 
 France, October 6, 1918. While on patrol Lieuten- 
 ant Jeffers encountered ten enemy machines (Fok- 
 ker type) at an altitude of 2,000 feet. Despite nu- 
 merical superiority and by a display of remarkable 
 courage and skillful maneuvering, he separated one 
 of the planes from the formation, and after a brief 
 encounter drove it down in flames. Home address, 
 Mrs. C. A. Jefiers, 379 Witmer Street, Los Angeles, 
 Cahf. 
 
 JEFFERS, LAMAR Captain 
 
 326th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action neat St. Juvin, France, October 11, 1918. On 
 the night of October 10-11 Captain Jeffers recon- 
 noitered a badly damaged bridge, and early in the 
 morning of the 1 1th he supervised its repair, being 
 continuously under an intense machine-gun fire. 
 He later led the leading company of the battalion 
 
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 over this bridge and across an open and level terrain, 
 where all of his officers and almost two-thirds of his 
 men became casualties and he himself was seriously 
 wounded. He continued to lead his company for- 
 ward until he fell, shot through the jaw with a 
 machine-gun bullet. Home addre.ss, Mrs. Lamar 
 Jeffers, wife, Anniston, Ala. 
 
 JEFFERSON, ALBERT K. . First Lieutenant 
 Company C, 131st Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Hamel, Belgium, July 4, 1918. 
 After being severely wounded in the breast and 
 shoulder from shell fire, he continued with and com- 
 manded his platoon until its final objective was 
 reached and its consolidation was completed. Home 
 address, Ernest S. Jefferson, brother, 1011 Home 
 Avenue, Oak Park, 111. 
 
 JEFFERY, JANE .... Red Cross Nurse 
 American Red Cross Hospital No. 107. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action at Jouy-sur-Morin 
 (Seine-et-Marne) , France, July 15, 1918. While 
 she was on duty at American Red Cross Hospital 
 No. 107, Miss Jeffery was severely wounded by an 
 exploding bomb during an air raid. She showed 
 utter disregard for her own safety by refusing to 
 leave her post, though suffering great pain from her 
 wounds. Her courageous attitude and devotion to 
 the task of helping others was inspiring to all of her 
 associates. Home address, Mrs. Charles Jeffery, 
 mother, 40 St. Phillips James' Road, Newmarket, 
 Cambridgeshire, England. 
 
 JEFFORDS, PAUL Corporal 
 
 Deceased. Company A, 137th Infantry. After 
 gallantly leading a section of the line in an advance, 
 Corporal Jeffords was wounded in several places by 
 machine-gun bullets, while he was taking position 
 for the squad, but he refused medical attention and 
 continued to display unusual fortitude until he died 
 several minutes later. Next of kin, Mrs. Ella E. Jef- 
 fords, mother, 736 Qviind Boulevard, Kansas 
 City, Kan. 
 
 JEFFREY, ROBERT E Corporal 
 
 Headquarters Cornpany, 110th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action at Apremont, France, 
 September 29, 1918. Corporal Jeffrey was a mem- 
 ber of a section operating 37-mm. guns which waa 
 attacked by the enemy. After removing the guns to 
 safety he learned that the officer commanding the 
 section had been captured, whereupon he organized 
 a party of five, attacked the enemy's patrol, num- 
 bering 35, and succeeded in delivering the captured 
 officer, killing 15 of the enemy and personally cap- 
 turing two. Later in the same evening, in entire dis- 
 regard for his own safety. Corporal Jeffrey assisted a 
 sergeant in organizing 75 men for a counterattack, 
 which they launched in the face of heavy fire at 
 close range, driving the enemy back for more than a 
 kilometer. Home address, Joseph Jeffrey, father, 
 Sagamore, Pa. 
 
 JENKINS, JAMES T Sergeant 
 
 Company G, 317th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Nantillois, France, October 5, 
 1918. Patrolling by himself, in front of the line. 
 Sergeant Jenkins came upon a machine-gun em- 
 placement manned by a German officer and three 
 men. He wounded the officer and one soldier by 
 rifle fire, captured the other two men, and took them 
 with the machine-gun to the rear. Home address, 
 B. J. Jenkins, father. Box 367, Buena Vista, Va. 
 
 JENKINS, MATHEW Sergeant 
 
 Company F, 370th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action September 20, 1918. He was in 
 command of a detachment and was ordered to at- 
 tack the German line. After rescuing, under fire, a 
 wounded comrade, he charged with his detachment, 
 took a fortified tunnel, and, though far in advance of 
 
 our lines and without rations and ammunition, held 
 the position for more than 36 hours, until relieved, 
 malung use of captured guns and ammunition to 
 repel the counterattacks made upon him. Home 
 address, Luke Turter, friend, 8 East Forty-second 
 Street, Chicago, 111. 
 
 JENKINS, PAUL B Sergeant 
 
 Deceased. Headquarters Company, 315th Infan- 
 try. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
 Gibercy, France, November 11, 1918. While in- 
 stalling a telephone line, his re^ment started an at- 
 tack. The enemy responded with a terrific barrage 
 and before the communication was completed Ser- 
 geant Jenkins was in the midst of a heavy encounter. 
 Bravely he remained at his post, endeavoring to es- 
 tablish telephone service, but was instantly killed by 
 shell fire. Next of kin, Mrs. Eunice G. Strother, 
 sister, Franklinton, Granville County, N. C. 
 
 JENKINS, WADE H. . . Private (First Class) 
 Machine Gun Company, 357th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near St. Marie Farm, 
 France, September 14, 1918. He volunteered to go 
 forward with three other soldiers to reduce two ma- 
 chine-gun nests, which successively held up our ad- 
 vance. Crawling forward under heavy fire, he 
 showed marked personal bravery, attacking and 
 killing occupants of the enemy emplacements. 
 Home address, Macy C. Jenkins, father, Orlando, 
 Okla. 
 
 JENKINS, WESTON C Captain 
 
 307th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion in the forest of Argonne, France, October 5, 
 1918. He commanded the second battalion of his 
 regiment with conspicuous gallantry. With utter 
 disregard for his own safety, he continued through- 
 out the action to direct his troops personally, mov- 
 ing about from place to place under heavy artillery 
 and machine-gun fire. Exposing himself to the hos- 
 tile fire, he encouraged his men in their efforts to 
 break through the enemy's line and succeeded in 
 maintaining their aggressive spirit by his personal 
 example of fearlessness. Home address, Mrs. Wes- 
 ton C. Jenkins, wife, 208 West Thomas Street, 
 Rome, N. Y. 
 
 JENKS, DEAN N. . . . First Lieutenant 
 Deceased. 7th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Fossoy, France, July 16, 1918. 
 Lieutenant Jenks fearlessly led his company in an 
 attack under a heavy bombardment, encouraging 
 his men by his example. He was killed by shell fire 
 while in the performance of this act. Next of kin, 
 Mrs. D. N. Jenks, 2454 Argyle Place, Denver, Colo. 
 
 JENNART, LEON Bugler 
 
 Deceased. Battery E, 119th Field Artillery. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Badricourt, 
 Alsace, July 12, 1918. As Bugler Jennart was re- 
 turning from a reconnaissance with his battery 
 commander, under heavy artillery fire, a shell struck 
 between them, mortally wounding the officer and 
 throwing Bugler Jennart from his horse, which was 
 killed. Although he was himself seriously wounded, 
 this soldier crawled across the road to the assistance 
 of his captain, and, just before he reached the lat- 
 ter's side, was instantly killed by another bursting 
 shell. Next of kin. Miss Anna Jennart, Spring 
 City, Pa. 
 
 JENNINGS, EDGAR A. . . First Lieutenant 
 125th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Cierges, France, July 31, 1918. He dis- 
 played marked bravery during an attack by his 
 company, and when liaison with adjoining units had 
 been lost, volunteered repeatedly for dangerous 
 missions, he being a sergeant at the time. He ex- 
 posed himself in the open to enemy machine-gun fire 
 to rescue wounded soldiers, and reorganized the 
 
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 company after heavy casualties had been sustained. 
 Home address, Mrs. Lillian E. Jennings, 712 
 FrankUn Street, Lynchburg, Va. 
 
 JENNISON. CHARLES S • • • , ^, , 
 
 Pharmacist 8 Mate (Second Class) 
 
 U. S. N., attached to 2d Battalion, 5th Regiment, 
 U S M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action 
 near Blanc Mont Ridge, France, October 4-6, 1918. 
 Pharmacist's Mate Jennison worked fearlessly and 
 efficiently at caring for the wounded in an advanced 
 dressing station, exposed to heavy shell and rifle 
 fire. He was wounded when a shell struck and partly 
 wrecked his aid station, but he refused to be evacu- 
 ated and continued at his post for 48 hours. Home 
 address, Joseph B. Webster, Malone, N. Y. 
 
 JENSEN. INGEMANN Private 
 
 Machine-Gun Company, 132d Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary herosim in action near Bois de Fais, 
 France, October 9, 1918. In the action in the Bois 
 de Fais, on October 9, Private Jensen was wounded, 
 but returned to the line as soon as he had his wound 
 dressed. He was wounded the second time and sent 
 to the first-aid station, where he was ordered to the 
 rear, but, instead returned to the hne, where he was 
 wounded for the third time and carried to the rear on 
 a stretcher. Home address, Charles Jensen, brother, 
 3712 Eddy Street, Chicago, 111. 
 
 JENSEN, OTTO Private 
 
 Company E, 30.5th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near St. Juvin, France, Novem- 
 ber 1, 1918. When his company had suffered 
 heavy casualties and had been withdrawn. Private 
 Jensen went out with another soldier in advance of 
 our lines, under machine-gun fire, to rescue the 
 wounded. In attempting this hazardous mission, 
 he was seriously wounded. Home address, Kar- 
 sten Jensen, father, Nykobuig Mors, Denmark. 
 
 JERABEK, JERRY J Corporal 
 
 Company A, 121st Machine Gun Battalion. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action in Romagne Woods, 
 France, October 14, 1918. Passing through heavy 
 fire and through wire entanglements, he led his sec- 
 tion to a position 500 meters in advance of the in- 
 fantry, where he set up his guns and effectively cov- 
 ered the advance. He showed marked bravery and 
 skill in leading his men, capturing 22 prisoners 
 without sustaining a casualty. Home address, 
 Frank Jerabek, Sr., Kewaunee, Wis. 
 
 JERMAISON, AXEL Private 
 
 Company K, 26th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Cantigny, France, May 27, 
 1918. Private Jermaison was so seriously wounded 
 that he could not operate his automatic rifle, but 
 refused to be evacuated and continued with the rifle 
 taking the place of first loader. Becoming very 
 weak from the loss of blood, he was ordered to the 
 rear by his platoon commander, but on his way back 
 picked up a rifle and continued in the fight until the 
 enemy had been driven back. Home address, G. O. 
 Amodt, friend, R. F. D., Alexander, N. D. 
 
 JERRY. BARNEY Corporal 
 
 Company F, 322d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Grimaucourt, France, No- 
 vember 10, 1918. While acting as scout 400 yards 
 in advance of his company, Corporal Jerry opened 
 fire on ten Germans advancing in front of his posi- 
 tion, killing two. wounding one. and causing the rest 
 to retreat. Home address, Mrs. Nettie May Jerry, 
 wife, Bigfoot Branch, Memphis, Tenn. 
 
 JERVEY, F. J Captain 
 
 4th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism inac- 
 tion near Les Franquettes Farm, France. July 23, 
 1918. Although wounded five times when his com- 
 pany was suddenly fired upon by macliine-guns 
 
 while crossing an open field. Captain Jervey re- 
 mained in command of his company until he be- 
 came unconscious. Home address. Mrs. Frank J, 
 Jervey, mother, 7 Pitt Street, Charleston, S. C. 
 
 JERVEY, THOMAS M. . . First Lieutenant 
 Ordnance, 1st Army Observation Group. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Longuyon, 
 France. Assigned to the 1st Army Observation 
 Group, Air Service, armament officer. Lieutenant 
 Jervey volunteered as observer on a photographic 
 mission from Ontedy to Longuyon. 25 kilometers 
 into the enemy lines. In combat with 14 enemy air- 
 craft which followed, one enemy aircraft was des- 
 troyed. Lieutenant Jervey, regardless of the fact 
 that his plane was badly shot up, and that his hands 
 were badly frozen, continued on the mission, return- 
 ing only upon its successful conclusion. Home ad- 
 dress, Mrs. Frank J. Jervey, mother, 7 Pitt Street, 
 Charleston, S. C. 
 
 JEWETT, HENRY C Colonel 
 
 316th Engineers. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action during the Argonne-Meuse offensive, Sei>- 
 tember 26-Ootober 4, 1918. Assigned to the com- 
 mand of an infantry brigade, he was directed to go 
 forward, find his brigade, and consoUdate his regi- 
 ments, which had become separated. He crossed 
 territory under terrific fire and palled his rear regi- 
 ment to the aid of the regiment in the front, which 
 was seriously engaged, thereafter commanding the 
 movements of both regiments in a highly creditable 
 manner. Home address, Mrs. Henry C. Jewett, 
 wife, 1235 Massachusetts Avenue, Northwest, 
 Washington, D. C. 
 
 JILLSON, HOWARD D Private 
 
 Company F, 309th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action in Bois de Hailbat, northeast of 
 Jaulny, France, September 17, 1918. Although suf- 
 fering from illness, he volunteered as runner, and 
 repeatedly carried messages across heavily shelled 
 areas, displaying the greatest courage and coolness. 
 Home address, Mrs. Jane Jillson, mother. Youngs- 
 town, N. Y. 
 
 JOBES, LESLIE J. . . . First Lieutenant 
 Deceased. 115th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Verdun, France, October 8, 
 1918. Lieutenant Jobes, while in command of his 
 platoon during an engagement of the 29th Division, 
 Verdun sector, displayed exceptional bravery, dis- 
 regarding his own safety and encouraging his men, 
 both by words and action. While leading his pla- 
 toon in an attack on a machine-gun nest he was in- 
 stantly killed, but the attack begun by him contin- 
 ued and resulted in the machine-gun nests being 
 captured. Next of kin, Mrs. M. C. Jobes, 1309 
 Bloomfield Street, Hoboken, N. J. 
 
 JOE, COLIN B Sergeant 
 
 Company K, 23d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action in the Meuse-Argonne offensive, 
 November 1 and November 5. 1918. With com- 
 plete disregard of his own danger, he went forward 
 alone, when the advance was held up by two ma- 
 chine-gun nests, and. single-handed, reduced these 
 positions, capturing nine prisoners. Later, he 
 single-handed attacked the crews of three machine 
 guns, being severely wounded in this action. Home 
 address, Mrs. CoUn B. Joe, Milton, Mass. 
 
 JOERGER, CARL F Private 
 
 Company M, 312th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Grand-Pr6, France. October 
 24, 1918. Leaving his dugout, Private Joerger vol- 
 untarily crawled across a machine-gun swept area 
 to the aid of two wounded comrades While per- 
 forming this heroic task he was seriously wounded. 
 Home address, Mrs. Freda Joerger, Leonardo, N. J. 
 
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 JOHANSON, CARL I. . . Private (First Class) 
 Deceased. Company B, 306th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heioism in action in the Forest of 
 Argonne, France, September 27, 1918. Private 
 Johanson displayed exceptional bravery in volun- 
 teering to cut the enemy s wire and thereby make 
 it possible for his company to advance upon the 
 enemy. In performing this invaluable service ho 
 repeatedly exposed himself to heavy fire from 
 enemy machine guns and was severely wounded. 
 Home address, Miss Emily Corcoran, friend, 306 
 West Seventy-second Street, New York City. 
 
 JOHNS, LATIMER A. . . Second Lieutenant 
 Deceased. 122d Field Artillery. For extraordi- 
 nary heroism in action near Gesnes, France, Sep- 
 tember 13, 1918. Lieutenant Johns was in command 
 of a platoon in support of an assaulting battalion of 
 infantry. During the attack he went far ahead of 
 the infantry to establish an observation post, where 
 he directed fire from his guns, thereby rendering 
 valuable assistance to the advancing battalion. After 
 several attempts, he went through a heavy enemy 
 barrage and enfilading machine-gun fire, but when 
 returning to his post he was killed . Next of kin. Miss 
 Elsie Johns, sister, Randolph, Wis. 
 
 JOHNS, SAMUEL H Private 
 
 Company I^, 372d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bussy Farm, France, SepH 
 tember 28, 1918. After several other runners had 
 been killed or wounded, he volunteered to carry a 
 message over fields swept by heavy machine-gun 
 fire and artillery bombardment. He succeeded in 
 delivering the message, but was severely wounded 
 while on the return trip. Home address, Samuel 
 Johns, father, Needham, Mass. 
 
 JOHNSON, ABE Private 
 
 Company G, 102d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Marcheville, France, Septem- 
 ber 26, 1918. This soldier volunteered to accom- 
 pany a party whose mission was to bombard a hos- 
 tile machine-gun emplacement. Under heavy shell 
 fire he approached to within 30 feet of the emplace- 
 ment, when he was fired upon through loopholes in 
 a stone wall. Working his way behind the wall, 
 Private Johnson enfiladed the enemy with rifle fire 
 and effected their capture, with the machine-gun. 
 Home address, Louis Johnson, father, 98 Dikeman 
 Street, Waterbury, Conn. 
 
 JOHNSON, ALGOT Private 
 
 Company A, 308th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Ville Savoye, France, August 
 26, 1918. Under heavy fire from the enemy. Private 
 Johnson, accompanied by one man, crossed the 
 Vesle River and silenced a machine-gun, which was 
 causing heavy casualties in his company. They 
 killed one gunner and wounded the other. Home 
 address, Oswald Johnson, brother, 515 East 184th 
 Street, New York City. 
 
 JOHNSON, ALVA LEE .... Corporal 
 Company G, 5th Ammunition Train. For extra- 
 ordinary heroism in action near Septsarges, France, 
 October 24, 1918. When an enemy shell struck 
 some pyrotechnics stored in the ammunition dump 
 of his organization. Corporal Johnson directed and 
 assisted in the removal of inflammable material and 
 placing the fire under control. Through his coolness 
 and courage the destruction of a large quantity of 
 nearby ammunition was avoided. Home address, 
 Mrs. L. J. Johnson, mother, 1300 Mavoffin Avenue, 
 El Paso, Texas. 
 
 JOHNSON, ARTHUR Private 
 
 Headquarters Company, 370th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Mont-de- 
 Sanges, France, September 30, 1918. Acting as 
 ammunition carrier. Private Johnson received a 
 
 painful injury in the back from a shell fragment. 
 While engaged in carrying ammunition he found a 
 wounded man in an exposed position and, regardless 
 of his own wound, carried the man under heavy shell 
 fire to the first-aid station, a distance of more than a 
 kilometer, returning to his work immediately after- 
 wards. Home address, Ruf us Watkins, friend. New- 
 comer, Pa. 
 
 JOHNSON, BRAINARD W. Private (First Class) 
 Sanitary Detachment, 116th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Verdun, France. 
 Private Johnson repeatedly exposed himself to 
 heavy machine-gun fire in giving first-aid to the 
 wounded and carrying them to the rear. Through 
 his devotion to duty and disregard of danger many 
 lives were saved. Home address, Mrs. A. V. 
 Johnson, mother, 771 Marshall Avehue, Roanoke, 
 Va. 
 
 JOHNSON, CHARLES B. Jr. . . . Sergeant 
 Battery A, 101st Field Artillery. For extraordin- 
 ary heroism in action north of Chateau-Thierry, 
 France, July 19, 1918. While his battery position 
 was under shell fire and its ammunition dump had 
 been hit and shells were exploding in it and the crew 
 was ordered to leave Sergeant Johnson remained, 
 put out three fires in the dump, and afterwards, 
 under heavy fire, searched for and brought wounded 
 to shelter. Home address, C. Berkeley Johnson, 
 father. Concord, Mass. 
 
 JOHNSON, CHRISTIAN A 
 
 Private (First Class) 
 
 Headquarters Company, 106th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Ronssoy, 
 France, September 27, 1918. When a strong force 
 of the enemy had cut off his company from the ad- 
 vance units of our troops, Private Johnson volun- 
 teered to accompany two officers on a hazardous 
 patrol to ascertain the exact location of the enemy 
 and our advance troops. They came under terrific 
 enemy fire, by which one of the officers was killed, 
 but Private Johnson continued forward until he 
 was completely surrounded by the enemy. He 
 succeeded in working his way back and made his 
 report, which was of great value in meeting the cri- 
 tical situation. Home address. Christian Johnson, 
 father. Rapid City, Mich. 
 
 JOHNSON, GILLIS A. . . Second Lieutenant 
 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near St. Etienne, France, October 
 4, 1918. Lieutenant Johnson volunteered and led 
 an attack upon enemy machine-gun positions under 
 intense machine-gun fire and artillery barrage, and 
 although severely wounded in the leg, succeeded in 
 cleaning out several machine-gun nests, capturing 
 guns and a number of prisoners. Home address, 
 Mrs. M. Johnson, mother, 1000 North Lake Street, 
 Fort Worth, Texas. 
 
 JOHNSON, GUSTAVE H. . . . Corporal 
 Battery C, 305th Field Artillery. For extraor- 
 dinary heroism in action near Chery Chartereuve, 
 France, August 16, 1918. Corporal Johnson assist- 
 ed Lieutenant Robinson in rescuing the body of an 
 ofiBcer from a burning ammunition dump which was 
 under fire. Home address, Mrs. Pella Johnson, 
 mother, 128 Fifth Avenue, Brooklyn, N. Y. 
 
 JOHNSON, HANNING G. . . . Sergeant 
 Battery B, 151st Field Artillery. For extraordin- 
 ary heroism in action near Suippes, France, July 15, 
 1918. He remained in command of his gun section 
 throughout the entire day, after having been severe- 
 ly wounded. Home address, P. G. Johnson, father, 
 3300 ElUott Avenue, Minneapolis, Minn. 
 
 JOHNSON, HAROLD R Private 
 
 Headquarters Company, 102d Keld Artillery 
 
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 For exceptional bravery and devotion to duty on 
 April 20, 1918, when, although wounded in the arm 
 and leg, he continued, while under heavy shell fire, 
 to repair the telephone lines, and succeeded in re- 
 establishing communication. Home address, O. R. 
 Johnson, father, 170 Reynolds Avenue, Providence, 
 R.I. 
 
 JOHNSON, HENRY . . Private (First Class) 
 Company G, 119th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, Septem- 
 ber 29, 1918. After his platoon had been halted by 
 unusually heavy fire from machine-gun nests. Pri- 
 vate Johnson made his way forward and by the 
 effective use of hand grenades killed the occupants 
 of the nest and made possible the continuance of 
 the advance. Home address, Harvey G. Johnson, 
 father, Creston, Tenn. 
 
 JOHNSON, MELVIN B Corporal 
 
 Deceased. Company M, 127th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Gesnes, 
 France, October 14, 1918. When his battalion was 
 held up after suffering heavy casualties from flank- 
 ing machine-gun fire, he went out alone with an 
 automatic rifle, to a position 250 yards in advance 
 of our lines, and, although subjected to intense fire 
 from three directions, operated his gun and so neu- 
 tralized the enemy fire while his battalion reformed. 
 He was killed on this mission, undertaken on his 
 own initiative. Next of kin, Mrs. Oliva Johnson, 
 mother, Clearbrook, Minn. 
 
 JOHNSON. OSCAR E. . Private (First Class) 
 Deceased. Company C, 325th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near St. Juvin, 
 France, October 14-15, 1918. In utter disregard for 
 his own safety, Private Johnson repeatedly carried 
 messages through heavy fire until he received 
 wounds which later caused his death. Next of kin, 
 John Carlson, uncle, 117 South Main Street, 
 Jamestown, N. Y. 
 
 JOHNSON, OSCAR E. . Private (First Class) 
 Company B, 60th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Cunel, France, October 14, 
 1918. Private Johnson volunteered and went to the 
 rescue of his platoon commander who had been 
 woimded and was lying in a very dangerous posi- 
 tion, subjected to heavy machine-guii and shell fire. 
 He succeeded in carrying the officer to a place of 
 safety. Home address, Mrs. Anna Johnaon, mother, 
 248 East Avenue, Norwalk, Conn. 
 
 JOHNSON, PAUL Private 
 
 Company M, 127th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Gesnes, France, October 14, 
 1918. When the battalion was held up by heavy 
 machine-gun fire, he volunteered to go forward 250 
 yards and help in estabUshing a position to neutral- 
 ize the enemy fire. Although wounded, he remain- 
 ed at his post for seven hours, under heavy fire till 
 the enemy position was taken by assault. Home 
 address, Mrs. A. J. Johnson, 523 McDonald Street, 
 Oconto, Wis. 
 
 JOHNSON, REGINALD Cook 
 
 Company B, 361st Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Gesnes, France, September 
 29-October 1, 1918. Under heavy shell fire, and 
 badly wounded, he constantly assisted for three 
 days in cooking for an entire battalion in the front 
 line. Home address, Lewis Johnson, friend, 6110 
 Forty-fifth Street, Tacoma, Wash. 
 
 JOHNSON, REUBEN L. . Private (First Class) 
 Company B, 47th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near the Bois de BrieuUes, France, 
 September 28, 1918. Although he had been pain- 
 fully wounded in the back by a bursting shell. 
 Private Johnson continued to perform his duties 
 
 as a runner under heavy artillery and machine-gun 
 fire, thereby enabling his compnay commander to 
 maintain control of the company. He remained 
 on duty until late in the night when he was ordered 
 to the dressing station. Home address, Charles 
 E. Johnson, father, 219E. Orleans Street, Paxton, 
 111. 
 
 JOHNSON, RICHARD .... Sergeant 
 Deceased. Company E, 127th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Cierges, 
 France, July 29, 1918. Coming unexpectedly upon 
 a German machine gun, he threw himself upon it 
 as it started firing, being himself killed, but pre- 
 venting any casualties among the members of his 
 own platoon, the enemy gunners being made prison- 
 ers. Next of kin, Mrs. Sophie Swanson, mother, 
 1416 Birch Street, Eau Claire. Wis. 
 
 JOHNSON, ROYAL C. . . First Lieutenant 
 313th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action at Montfaucon, France, September 26-27, 
 1918. Lieutenant Johnson constantly exposed 
 himself to the enemy fire during the action at Mont- 
 faucon, setting an example to his men by his fear- 
 lessness. When severely wounded by shell fire, he 
 assisted two wounded men of his company to the 
 rear and refused to occupy space in the ambulance 
 until these men had been provided for. Home ad- 
 dress, Mrs. Royal C. Johnson, care of Hon. R. C. 
 Johnson, Washington. D. C. 
 
 JOHNSON. SAMUEL M Major 
 
 372d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Bussy Farm. France, September 28, 1918. 
 He led his battalion with exceptional bravery and 
 judgment through a heavy enemy barrage in an at- 
 tack on a strong hostile force on the plateau south 
 of Bussy Farm, fearlessly exposing himself to point 
 out enemy machine-gun positions. Having attain- 
 ed his objective, he held his ground in spite of the 
 fact that his command had been badly cut up and 
 participated in the attack on the following day. 
 In spite of the strong resistance, his battalion cap- 
 tured a large number of guns, an ammunition dump, 
 and valuable material. His fearlessness, energy, 
 and leadership inspired his men to successful attack. 
 Home address, Mrs. Edna Johnson, wife, Athens, 
 Ohio. 
 
 JOHNSTON, SCOTT M. . Second Lieutenant 
 Deceased. 6th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For extra- 
 ordinary heroism in action near Vierzy, France, July 
 19, 1918. With a small detachment Lieutenant John- 
 ston charged a machine-gun nest and captured a 
 German gun which was inflicting severe losses on 
 the American lines. Although seriously wounded, 
 he stayed with his men until ordered to a dressing 
 station by his company commander. Next of kin 
 Mrs. Jennie J. Johnston, mother, 1457 Capital 
 Avenue, St. Paul. Minn. 
 
 JOHNSON. SILAS Sergeant 
 
 Medical Detachment, 56th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action in the Puvenelle Sec- 
 tor, France, November 3, 1918._ When the com- 
 pany to which he was attached withdrew from their 
 position and the medical personnel was ordered to 
 find a place of safety. Sergeant Johnson refused to 
 leave the wounded. He carried a seriously wound- 
 ed ofiBcer one and a half kilometers through a heavy 
 artillery barrage to the battalion aid station. Home 
 address, Ole S. Johnson, Morris. 111. 
 
 JOHNSON, SWAN E Sergeant 
 
 Company B, 131st Infantry. _ For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Chipilly Ridge, France, Aug- 
 ust 9, 1918. His company having been held up by 
 concentrated machine-gun and artillery fire. Ser- 
 geant Johnson and another soldier went forward 
 and made a reconnaissance, locating a way forward 
 
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 which was protected from direct fire. Although he 
 was badly wounded, Sergeant Johnson returned 
 and led his company along this route, thereby en 
 abhng the entire battalion to advance. Home ad- 
 dress, Mrs. Katherine E. Johnson, mother, 7309 
 Dorchester Avenue, Chicago, 111. 
 
 JOHNSON, WILBUR Private 
 
 Battery C, 119th Field Artillery. For extra- 
 ordinary heroism in action near Les Pres Farm, 
 France, August 9, 1918. When an enemy shell 
 burst at the rear of the gun pit, wounding him and 
 all the members of the gun crew except the chief 
 of the section. Private Johnson concealed the fact 
 that he had received two severe wounds in the back, 
 after he had assisted in removing his wounded 
 comrades. He then resumed his duties and con- 
 tinued serving the piece for about ten minutes un- 
 til he collapsed. Home address, Mrs. J. E. Johnson, 
 mother, Trenton, Mich. 
 
 JOHNSON, WILLIAM T Sergeant 
 
 Company A, 318th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bois de Fay, France, October 
 5, 1918. While leading a patrol. Sergeant Johnson 
 encountered terrific machine-gun fire, which forced 
 him to order his patrol to cover. He then advanced 
 alone, working his way to the nest which he destroy- 
 ed, and allowed for the continuance of patrol. Lat- 
 er the same day, he braved the perils of an extreme- 
 ly heavy barrage to bring to safety a wounded com- 
 rade who was lying 300 yards in advance of the 
 lines. Home address, Mollie E. Johnson, mother, 
 Waverly, Va. 
 
 JOHNSTON, FRANK Corporal 
 
 Company M, 142d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near St. Etienne, France, Octo- 
 ber 8, 1918. After his company had been thrown 
 into confusion by running into its own artillery 
 barrage, he reorganized a large part of the company 
 and continued the advance. His command was 
 again separated by a barrage of enemy artillery fire, 
 but he continued with that portion of the company 
 left under his control until he was twice wounded 
 and carried to the rear. Home address, Mrs. P. M. 
 Johnston, mother, Denton, Texas. 
 
 JOHNSTON, GEORGE W. . Private (First Class) 
 Company A, 149th Machine Gun Battalion. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Sergy, France, 
 July 29 to August 1, 1918. When all the other run- 
 ners were either wounded or exhausted, he main- 
 tained haison by constantly carrying messages 
 through zones swept by intense enemy fire. He 
 often volunteered to assist stretcher bearers in re- 
 moving wounded from the battle-field. Home ad- 
 dress, David Johnston, father, 2967 North Fifteenth 
 Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 
 
 JOHNSTON, HAMILTON. . Second Lieutenant 
 38th Infantry. For extraordinary heroisrn in 
 action near Launoy, France, July 15, 1918. Lieut- 
 enant Johnson, with two soldiers, attacked a patrol 
 of seven Germans who had captured four American 
 soldiers, killed one of the Germans, and captured 
 the others. Home address, Harold E. Johnston, 
 uncle, 546 Third Avenue, North Troy, N. Y. 
 
 JOHNSTON, HUGH Sergeant 
 
 Company D, 325th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near St. Juvin, France, October 
 11, 1918. Voluntarily leaving shelter Sergeant 
 Johnston crawled out into the open under heavy 
 enemy fire to the aid of a wounded soldier. While 
 administering first aid to the latter he was himself 
 wounded, but he nevertheless attempted to carry 
 his comrade to safety, and in so doing he received 
 a second wound. Home address, James S. John- 
 ston, brother. Forest City, Pa. 
 
 JOHNSTON, JOSEPH H. . First Lieutenant 
 Deceas-^d. 322d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism lu action at Beulay, France, October 15, 
 1918. Lieutenant Johnston led a daylight patrol 
 behind the German front line for the purpose of se- 
 curing information as to the reported retreat of the 
 enemy. Discovering an enemy machine gun, he led 
 his men in an attempt to capture it, but when they 
 were about twenty-five yards away, the gun opened 
 fire and this officer was mortally wounded. Upon 
 being pulled into a trench by members of the patrol, 
 he manifested no anxiety concerning himself) but 
 urged his men to continue their mission. Next of 
 kin, Mrs. C. W. Johnston, mother. Chapel Hill, N. C. 
 
 JOHNSTON, LOUIS E Corporal 
 
 Machine Gun Company, 120th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Mazinghden, 
 France, October 18-19, 1918. When his platoon be- 
 came separated from the battaUon to which it was 
 attached. Corporal Johnston proceeded under 
 heavy shell fire along a road with which he was un- 
 familiar and estabUshed liaison with his battalion. 
 Home address, J. A. Johnston, father, Davidson, 
 N. C. 
 
 JOHNSTON, MERCER G. . . . Clergyman 
 Y. M. C. A. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Verdun, France, October 27, 1918. After 
 volunteering and going to the front line through 
 heavy bombardment for the purpose of burying the 
 dead. Dr. Johnston found the fitter service of the 
 101st Infantry, badly disorsanized on account of 
 heavy casualties and intense shelling. He im- 
 mediately took charge of the litter bearers, reorgan- 
 ized the service, took care of the slightly wounded 
 himself, saw to the procuring and loading of am- 
 bulances, and, although badly gassed and suffenng 
 severely, refused to leave his post until all had been 
 taken care of. Home address, Mrs. Katherine A. 
 Johnston, wife, 513 Park Avenue, Baltimore, Md. 
 
 JOHNSTON, WILLIAM H. . Major General 
 91st Division. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion northwest of Verdun, France, September 27-30, 
 1918. He repeatedly showed exceptional bravery 
 during the Argonne-Meuse offensive, frequently 
 visiting his front lines under heavy fire from enemy 
 artillery, machine-guns, and snipers, displaying 
 marked coolness and inspiring the members of his 
 command with confidence and determination. 
 Home address. Miss Genevieve Johnston, daughter, 
 4141 West Pine Boulevard, St. Louis, Mo. 
 
 JOINER, ARTHUR E Private 
 
 Company A, 360th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Le Grand Carr6 Farm, 
 France, November 1, 1918. Private Joiner, a bat- 
 taUon runner, made four trips to his company 
 through intense machine-gun fire. On the fourth 
 trip he was severely wounded, but he continued to 
 crawl along until he intercepted another runner and 
 gave him the message. Home address, J. R. Joiner, 
 father, Granbury, Texas. 
 
 JOLLEY, THOMAS . . Private (First Class) 
 Medical Detachment, 101st Field Artillery. On 
 March 6, 1918, while the area in which he was locat- 
 ed was being heavily shelled by the enemy, he show- 
 ed extraordinary valor by leaving his dugout, pass- 
 ing through 300 meters of heavy shell fire, and ren- 
 dering aid to a wounded man at great risk of his own 
 Ufe. Home address, Mrs. Agnes JoUey, mother, 294 
 Wallgate Street, Wegan, Lancanshire, England. 
 
 JONA, STEPHEN Corporal 
 
 Company B, 102d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Marcheville, France, Septem- 
 ber 26, 1918. During a barrage lasting two hours. 
 Corporal Jona placed his men in the best shelter 
 available, remaining in observation himself, and re- 
 
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 fused to take cover. He organized a platoon of men 
 who had become separated from their commands 
 and led them forward under a heavy fire from ar- 
 tillery, machine guns, and snipers. _ Throughout 
 the engagement he was a source of inspiration to 
 his men. Home address, Stephen Jona, father, 
 185 Brown Street, Hartford. Conn. 
 
 JONES, ALVEY . . Battalion Sergeant Major 
 Headquarters Company, Motor Battalion, First 
 Amnjunition Train. For extraordinary heroism 
 in action at Beaumont, France, April 22, 1918. and 
 at Missy aux Bois, France, July 23, 1918, Near 
 Beaumont, Sergeant Major Jones displayed marked 
 courage by refusing to be evacuated after being 
 wounded remaining on duty under severe shell fire 
 and preventing a traffic blockade. At Missy aux 
 Boia, an enemy shell set fire to a pile of ammuni- 
 tion, which he was salvaging. Disregarding danger, 
 he managed to save a larger pile nearby, extinguish- 
 ing the flames. Though he was slightly wounded, 
 he continued his work until every box of ammu- 
 nition was salvaged. Home address. Miss Hazel 
 Simmons, friend, 101 Birmingham Avenue, Der- 
 rick City, Pa. 
 
 JONES, ARTHUR H. . . Second Lieutenant 
 147th Aero Squadron, Air Service. For extra- 
 ordinary heroism in action in the Toul sector, July 
 16, 1918. Lieutenant Jones and four other pilots 
 were attacked by nine German pursuit planes. 
 Without hesitation he dived into the leader of the 
 enemy formation, pouring machine-gun fire into 
 him at 100 yards. After a quick and decisive com- 
 bat the enemy leader fell out of control. He then 
 attacked two of the other enemy planes, which were 
 attacking him from the rear, and succeeded in 
 driving them off. Home address, A. H. Jones, Hay- 
 wood, Alameda County, CaUf. 
 
 JONES. ARTHUR W Corporal 
 
 Company A, 30th Engineers. While returning 
 from the front lines on the morning of April 9, 1918, 
 his platoon was subjected to a heavy shell fire, 
 several of the men being killed or wounded, the bal- 
 ance taking shelter nearby. Corporal Jones per- 
 sisted in leaving his shelter and searching for 
 wounded, several of whom be brought back in the 
 nriidst of a barrage. He carried on the work in hero- 
 ic manner for the benefit of his comrades and with 
 disregard for his own personal safety. Home ad- 
 dress, Mrs. Ehzabeth Jones, wife, 909 Twenty- 
 Becond Avenue, Minneapolis, Minn. 
 
 JONES, CHARLES E Corporal 
 
 Company F, 318th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bois de Ogons, France, Oc- 
 tober 4-5, 1918. Making his way through a heavy 
 barrage, he brought valuable information as to the 
 enemy's position to his company commander. He 
 then returned to the enemy's position showing ab- 
 solute disregard for his own personal danger, and 
 brought back two wounded men who had fallen 
 there. Home address, Abraham L. Jones, father, 
 600 North Seventh Street, Hopewell, Va. 
 
 JONES, CLARENCE M Sergeant 
 
 Company B, 112th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Chatel Chehery, France, 
 October 8, 1918. Ordered to clear Hill 244 of the 
 enemy. Sergeant Jones led a patrol of seven men up 
 a steep slope under enemy grenade fire by which 
 four of his men were killed. Pushing on with the 
 remaining three he silenced three machine-gun nests 
 and twelve snipers, driving off the remainder of the 
 Germans. He then sent one of his men back with a 
 message and with the other two held the position 
 for two hours until he was relieved. Home ad- 
 dress, Mrs. Gertrude Jones, mother, 341 Lincoln 
 Avenue, Meadville, Pa. 
 
 JONES, CLAUDE V Corporal 
 
 Company M, 358th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Fey-en-Haye, France, Sep- 
 tember 12, 1918. With the assistance of one other 
 soldier. Corporal Jones attacked a machine-gun 
 nest from the flank, and captured the gun, together 
 with 11 prisoners. Home address, Mrs. Victoria 
 J. Jones, Clarita, Okla. 
 
 JONES, CLINTON . . . Second Lieutenant 
 Air Service, Pilot, 22d Aero Squadron. For extra- 
 ordinary heroism in action near Landres-et-St. 
 Georges, France, October 30, 1918. Lieutenant 
 Jones, while attacking four enemy planes (Fokker 
 type), was in turn attacked from above and obliged 
 to dive through a formation of 15 planes (Fokker 
 type). His plane was riddled with bullets, but he 
 managed to destroy one of the enemy machines. 
 For the following act of extraordinary heroism in 
 action near St. Mihiel, France, October 18, 1918, 
 Lieutenant Jones is awarded an oak-leaf cluster to 
 be worn with the distinguished-service cross: Ho 
 was a member of a patrol which succeeded in hedg- 
 ing in a fast enemy biplace plane. Approaching the 
 enemy plane. Lieutenant Jones signaled the enemy 
 to give up and land. The reply was a burst of ma- 
 chine-gun fire, which cut his wind shield and set fire 
 to his plane. He then closed in and shot the Ger- 
 man pilot and sent the plane crashing to the ground. 
 He landed in his own plane and extinguished the 
 flames. Home address, Mrs. Clinton Jones, moth- 
 er, 2617 Buchanan Street, San Francisco, Calif. 
 
 JONES, DANIEL L Sergeant 
 
 Deceased. Headquarters Company, 110th In- 
 fantry. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
 Baslieux, France, September 6, 1918. In com- 
 mand of a detachment of signal men in the crossing 
 of the Vesle River, Sergeant Jones was severely 
 gassed while transmitting an important message to 
 the rear. He, however, continued with his message 
 the entire distance to the Regimental Headquart- 
 ers, where he arrived exhausted and suffering severe- 
 ly from burns and gas inhalation. Although tagged 
 at the dressing station for evacuation, he refused to 
 be evacuated and returned to the front line, later 
 bringing three other men blinded by gas to the rear. 
 Sergeant Jones subsequently died from the injuries 
 received. Next of kin, Mrs. Daniel L. Jones, wife, 
 Latrobe, Pa. 
 
 JONES, ECMAN T Sergeant 
 
 Company E, 26th Infantry. After being wound- 
 ed on July 19, 1918, near Soissons, France, he re- 
 fused to be evacuated, led his platoon in attack, and 
 continued fighting until incapacitated by a second 
 severe wound. Home address, Mrs. Oliver Jones, 
 Ottawa, Kans. 
 
 JONES, GEORGE W. . . First Lieutenant 
 102d Field Artillery. For extraordinary hero- 
 ism in action in the Ravine de Bois de Caures, 
 France, October 31, 1918. Though himself pain- 
 fully wounded by a bursting shell when his battery 
 position was heavily bombarded by the enemy. 
 Lieutenant Jones immediately directed the work of 
 rescuing wounded men from demolished dugouts 
 and evacuating them to the rear. Having finished 
 this work he at once reorganized his battery and 
 carried out orders for immediate fire on the enemy. 
 Home address, William E. Jones, father, 35 Provid- 
 ence Street, Worcester, Mass. 
 
 JONES, HARRY Corporal 
 
 Company G, 132d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Consenvoye, France, October 
 8, 1918. He showed extraordinary personal bravery 
 when his platoon was held up by fire from a machine 
 gun emplacement. Crawling forward alone from 
 his own Unes, he worked his way to the flank of the 
 enemy position and then rushed it, bayoneting one 
 
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 German and taking two prisoners. His action en- 
 abled his platoon to advance at once. Home ad- 
 dress, Mrs. Grace Jones, wife, 823 Addison Street, 
 Chicago, 111. 
 
 JONES, HENRY L Corporal 
 
 Battery D, 109th Field Artillery. For extraor- 
 dinary heroism in action near La Chene Tondu, 
 France, October 4, 1918. He left an observation 
 post and, exposing himself to intense artillery and 
 machine-gun fire, dressed the wounds of an officer 
 who had fallen in the open; then, with the aid of 
 another soldier, he carried the wounded officer to a 
 dressing station. His action saved the life of the 
 officer. Home address, Lawrence B. Jones, father, 
 39 North Franklin Street, WilkesBarre, Pa. 
 
 JONES, HERBERT J. . . Second Lieutenant 
 Deceased. 6th Field Artillery. For extraordin- 
 ary heroism in action near Coulemelle, France, July 
 4, 1918. During a heavy enemy bombardment, 
 he exposed himself fearlessly to go to the a.ssistance 
 of a wounded soldier, being killed by shell fire while 
 engaged in this heroic action. Next of kin. Judge 
 Joseph E. Jones, Dresden, Tenn. 
 
 JONES, JAMES T Corporal 
 
 Deceased. Company C, 117th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Ypres, Bel- 
 gium, July 24, 1918. Corporal Jones was in charge 
 of a detached automatic rifle post, heavily bom- 
 barded by the enemy. Two of his men were killed 
 by shell fire, two others and he himself seriously 
 wounded. Though it was his first experience under 
 fire, he exhibited unhesitating devotion to duty by 
 remaining at his post. Sending for assistance, he 
 reorganized his position, and gave aid and comfort 
 to the wounded. Next of kin, Mrs. J. D. Jones, 
 1505 East Fifth Avenue, Knoxville, Tenn. 
 
 JONES, LEROY . . . Private (First Class) 
 Company E, 115th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Verdun, France, October 8, 
 1918. While his platoon was being held up by ma- 
 ohine-gun fire. Private Jones voluntarily left his 
 
 Eosition and, crawling through intense machine-gun 
 re, he single-handed captured two machine guns, 
 killing four of the enemy and taking both crews. 
 Home address, Mrs. Emily E. Jones, wife, 28 Kemp- 
 mere Road, Wilmington, Del. 
 
 JONES, SANDEY E Corporal 
 
 Company C, 371st Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Champagne, France, Septem- 
 ber 28-29, 1918. Corporal Jones was engaged as 
 company clerk and was left behind to care for the 
 company records. When he learned that all the 
 company officers had become casualties, he immed- 
 iately went forward, and, collecting the scattered 
 elements of the company, reorganized them under 
 most trying and difficult conditions. Home ad- 
 dress, J. E. Jones, father, Sumter, S. C. 
 
 JONES, THOMAS EDWARD First Lieutenant 
 Medical Corps, 368th Infantry. For extraordin- 
 ary heroism in action near Binar\alle, France, Sep- 
 tember 27, 1918. Lieutenant Jones went into an 
 open area subjected to direct machine-gun fire to 
 care for a wounded soldier who was being carried by 
 another officer. While dressing the wounded run- 
 ner, a machine-gun bullet passed between his arms 
 and his chest and a man was killed within a few 
 yards of him. Home address, Mrs. Leonie Jones, 
 wife, 509 O Street, Northwest, Washington, D. C. 
 
 JONES, WILBUR Wagoner 
 
 Supply Company, 166th Infantry. For extra- 
 ordinary heroism in action near Charlons-sur- 
 Marne, France, July 15, 1918. During the great 
 German artillery bombardment of July 15, Wagon- 
 er Jones was driving a ration cart to the front lines 
 
 when he was caught in the heavy bombardment. 
 Both his mules were killed and he was blown from 
 his seat by a shell explosion, the same shell killing a 
 comrade on the cart ahead of him. Catching a 
 stray mule and borrowing another, he returned 
 with his comrade to the company, after which he 
 delivered his rations. After his team became 
 frightened and ran away, he remained in the fight 
 throughout the attack of the day. While delivering 
 rations he was wounded, but he completed his task 
 before he would allow his wound to be dressed. 
 Home address, Ernest Jones, father, 725 East Mc- 
 Millan Street, Cincinnati, Ohio. 
 
 JONES, WILLIAM Sergeant 
 
 Company G, ISlst Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bethincourt, France, Sep- 
 tember 26, 1918. Upon his own initiative Sergeant 
 Jones advanced under concentrated rifle and ma- 
 chine-gun fire, which was holding up his platoon, 
 and put out of action a nest of light machine guns 
 on the flank, thereby permitting the platoon to con- 
 tinue forward. Home address, Mrs. William Jones, 
 829 South Scoville Avenue, Oak Park, 111. 
 
 JONES, WILLIAM Corporal 
 
 Company I, 166th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near St. Baussant, France, Sep*- 
 tember 12, 1918. When his platoon came under 
 heavy fire from a machine-gun nest on its flank, 
 Corporal Jones took part of his squad, surrounded 
 the nest, and captured the gun and crew. Home ad- 
 dress, Josiah Jones, father, R. F. D. 3, Newark, 
 Ohio. 
 
 JONES, WILLIAM F Private 
 
 Medical Detachment, 118th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Brancourt, 
 France, October 7, 1918. In the face of heavy en- 
 emy fire. Private Jones, together with three other 
 stretcher bearers, advanced before our front line 
 and brought back to shelter a wounded Australian 
 officer. Home address, Joe E. Jones, father, Abbe- 
 ville, S. C. 
 
 JORDAN, CHARLES Private 
 
 Deceased. Company H, 119th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Bellicourt, 
 France, September 29, 1918. He repeatedly ex- 
 posed himself to enemy fire to save his comrades, 
 going forward in advance of our lines to attack ma- 
 chine-gun nests. After reducing one enemy nest 
 with rifle grenades, he proceeded to attack another, 
 and, while so doing, was killed by enemy snipers. 
 Next of kin, George W. Jordan, father, Coolumee, 
 N. C. 
 
 JORDAN, CLIFFORD M Private 
 
 Company L, 16th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Cantigny, France, June 2, 
 1918. Private Jordan went forward, under intense 
 machine-gun and artillery fire, and assisted in the 
 removal of a wounded soldier over a distance of one 
 kilometer. Home address, J. I. B. Harson, friend, 
 Malta, Mont. 
 
 JORDAN, EDWARD J Corporal 
 
 Company M, 111th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Fismette, France, August 12, 
 1918. Having learned from a raid of the previous 
 night that a comrade was lying wounded in front of 
 his lines, Corporal Jordan set out to rescue him after 
 seeing two other men killed in the attempt. Crawl- 
 ing in full view of the enemy, he was shot through 
 the leg when a storm of fire was directed at him, but 
 he struggled on and brought his man to safety. 
 Home address, John Jordan, father, 4511 Merion 
 Avenue, Philadelphia, Pa. 
 
 JORDAN, JACK Corporal 
 
 Machine Gun Company, 6th Regiment, U. S. M. 
 
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 HEROES ALL 
 
 C. For extraordinary heroism in action near St. 
 Etienne, France, October 4, 1918. After all the 
 other members of their gun crews had become 
 casualties, Corporal Jordan and another soldier 
 advanced with their gun through heavy artillery 
 and machine-gun fire to an advanced position, and 
 put up their gun in action in support of the in- 
 fantry. They remained in this position after the 
 infantry had retired and until their ammunition was 
 exhausted. Home address, Mrs. Lillian Jordan, 
 mother, General Delivery, Tulla, Texas. 
 
 JORDAN, JOHN W. . . Second Lieutenant 
 Pilot, 88th Aero Squadron. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Fismes, France, August 11, 
 1918, together with Louis G. Bernheimer, first 
 lieutenant, 7th Field Artillery, observer; Roger W. 
 Hitchcock, second Ueutenant, pilot; James S. D. 
 Burns, deceased, second lieutenant, 101st Field Ar- 
 tillery, observer; Philip R. Babcock, first lieutenant, 
 pilot; Joseph A. Palmer, second lieutenant, 15th 
 Field Artillery, observer, Joel H. McClendon, de- 
 ceased, first lieutenant, pilot; and Charles W. 
 Plummer, deceased, second lieutenant, 101st Field 
 Artillery, all attached to the same squadron. Un- 
 der the protection of three pursuit planes, all carry- 
 ing a pilot and observer. Lieutenants Bernheimer 
 and Jordan, in charge of a photo plane, carried out 
 successfully a hazardous photographic mission over 
 the enemy's lines to the River Aisne. The four 
 American ships were attacked by 12 enemy battle 
 planes. Lieutenant Bernheimer, by coolly and 
 skillfully maneuvering his ship, and Lieutenant 
 Jordan, by accurate operation of his machine gun, 
 in spite of wounds in the shoulder and leg, aided 
 materially in the victory which came to the Ameri- 
 can ships, and returned safely with 36 valuable 
 photographs. The pursuit plane operated by 
 Lieutenants Hitchcock and Burns was disabled 
 while these two officers were fighting effectively. 
 Lieutenant Burns was mortally wounded and his 
 body jammed the controls. After a headlong fall 
 of 2,500 meters, Lieutenant Hitchcock succeeded in 
 regaining control of this plane and piloted it back to 
 the airdrome. Lieutenants McClendon and Plum- 
 mer were shot down and killed after a vigorous 
 combat with five of the enemy planes. Lieutenants 
 Babcock and Palmer, by gallant and skillful fight- 
 ing, aided in driving off the German planes and were 
 materially responsible for the successful execution 
 of the photographic mission. Home address, E. L. 
 Fryburger, uncle, Hyde Park Hotel, Chicago, 111. 
 
 JORDAN, JOHN P Corporal 
 
 Company A, 1st Gas Regiment. For extraordin- 
 ary heroism in action near Nantillois, France, Oc- 
 tober 5, 1918. After other means of communication 
 had failed Corporal Jordan voluntarily carried 
 messages from the regimental post of command to 
 advanced positions through several enemy barrages 
 of gas and high-explosive shells. He continued on 
 duty even after being wounded, until he was ex- 
 hausted. Home address, Colonel Richard H. Jor- 
 dan, brother. Headquarters Southeastern Depart- 
 ment, Charleston, S. C. 
 
 JORDAN, JAMES O Private 
 
 Company H, 117th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Busigny, France, October 9, 
 1918. When his platoon was subjected to heavy 
 machine-gun fire from the front and flanks, Private 
 Jordan courageously operated his automatic rifle 
 from an exposed position with such good effect that 
 fire superiority was maintained until reinforcements 
 arrived. Home address, Mrs. Cora Jordan, wife, 
 303 Devonshire Street, Winston Salem, Mass. 
 
 JORDAN, MORTIMER H. . . . Captain 
 Deceased. 167th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Souian, France, July 15, 
 1918. Seeing a private of hia company wounded by 
 shell fire. Captain Jordan left his shelter and rushed 
 
 to the aid of the wounded man. After administer- 
 ing first aid, he carried him through the terrific 
 bombardment a distance of 150 yards to a place of 
 safety. Next of kin, Mrs. Mortimer H. Jordan, 
 1449 Milner Crescent, Birmingham, Ala. 
 
 JORDAN, NOLAN L. . Private (First Class) 
 Company K, 314th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Malancourt, France, Sep- 
 tember 26, 1918. Private Jordan, with another 
 soldier of his platoon, outflanked a machine-gun in 
 advance of our line, killed three of the crew and cap- 
 tured two others, together with the machine gun. 
 Home address, Joseph Jordan, father, R. F. D. 2, 
 Courtland, Va. 
 
 JORDAN, RICHARD O Private 
 
 78th Company, 6th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action at Blanc Mont, 
 France, October 3, 1918. When the advance of 
 their company was held up by enfilading fire from a 
 hostile machine-gun nest. Private Jordan, with 
 three other soldiers, volunteered and made a flank 
 attack on the nest with bombs and rifles, killing 
 three members of the crew and capturing 25 others, 
 together with three machine guns. Home address. 
 Dr. Henry J. WiUiam, 2026 Sheridan Avenue, 
 Minneapolis, Minn. 
 
 JOUBERT, JAMES W Sergeant 
 
 Company K, 105th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near St. Souplet, France, Oc- 
 tober 17, 1918. Sergeant Joubert exhibited great 
 daring in advancing single-handed against two en- 
 emy machine-guns, which he put out of action. 
 Home address, Edward Joubert, father, 55 Butler 
 Avenue, Ticonderoga, N. Y. 
 
 JOURDE, GEORGES AUGUSTE FRANCOIS 
 
 Sous Lieutenant 
 
 French Army. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near St. Mihiel, France, September 12, 1918. 
 Lieutenant Jourde led his platoon with conspicuous 
 bravery in clearing a section of trenches 500 meters 
 long, containing numerous machine guns, which 
 had been inflicting many casualties. Through his 
 skillful leadership this position was reduced and 144 
 prisoners taken, including several officers. 
 
 JUSTESEN, WILLIAM A. . . . Private 
 
 Company H, 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Vierzy, France, 
 July 19, 1918. He displayed exceptional bravery 
 in charging three machine-guns with the aid of a 
 small detachment of his comrades, kilhng the crews 
 and capturing the guns, which were immediately 
 turned on the Germans, thereby opening the line 
 for the advance of his company, which had been 
 held up by the enemy's fire. 
 
 JUTRAS, WILLIAM M. . . First Lieutenant 
 Deceased. 103d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Riaville, France, September 
 26, 1918. When the platoon on the right flank of 
 his company was threatened by an enfilading move- 
 ment of enemy machine guns. Lieutenant Jutras 
 carried a message to the commander of that platoon 
 through deadly machine-gun and minewerfer bom- 
 bardment. It then being necessary to establish 
 Uaison with the company on the right in order to 
 save this platoon from annihilation, and knowing 
 that he faced almost certain death, this gallant 
 officer unhesitatingly volunteered for this mission 
 and crossed a terrain swept by converging machine- 
 gun fire. Mortally wounded, he deUvered his mes- 
 sage in time to save his platoon. Home address, 
 Mrs. Methe H. Jutras, mother, 367 Beech Street, 
 Manchester, N. H. 
 
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 KACH, ARTHUR H Corporal 
 
 Company A, 357th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Fay-en-Haye, France, 
 September 12, 1918. With the help of only one 
 other soldier. Corporal Kach successfully attacked 
 a German machine-gun nest from the flank, killing 
 seven Germans, wounding one and capturing three 
 machine guns. Home address, Carl Kach, father, 
 650 St. Peter Street, St. Paul, Minn. 
 
 KACKREYCKI, BRONISLAW . . Private 
 Medical Detachment, 9th Infantry. For extra- 
 ordinary heroism in action near Jaulny, France, 
 September 12, 1918. Private Kackreycki, with 
 three other soldiers, volunteered to carry wounded 
 men of their companies from in front of our ad- 
 vanced positions and carried this work on under 
 violent machine-gun fire while a counter-attack was 
 developing. 
 
 KAEIS, JACOB Private 
 
 Deceased. Company I, 47th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action at St. Thibaut, 
 France, August 10, 1918. Accompanied by another 
 soldier. Private Kaeis penetrated the enemy's Unes, 
 and patroled a sector from the north bank of the 
 River Vesle to the town of Bazoche. These two men 
 entered an enemy dugout and killed two Germans, 
 at the same time locating a machine-gun emplace- 
 ment. Home address, Henry Gross, friend, 915 
 Erie Avenue, Sheboygan, Wis. 
 
 KAHLE, CLARENCE C. . . First Lieutenant 
 Deceased. Pilot, 99th Aero Squadron, Air Service. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action near Lachauss6e, 
 France, September 13, 1918. He, with First Lieut- 
 enant Raymond C. Hill, observer, was directed to 
 take photographs of the old Hindenburg line. They 
 were accompanied by two protecting planes. After 
 they had taken some photographs the protecting 
 planes were driven off by hostile aircraft, but he and 
 his observer continued their mission alone, until in 
 the vicinity of Lachauss6e they were attacked by 
 an enemy formation of nine planes. Lieutenant 
 Kahle put up a gallant fight, in which his observer 
 was shot through the heart and killed. Although 
 pitted against overwhelming odds. Lieutenant 
 Kahle, by his pluck, determination, skill, and cour- 
 age, brought the photographs and the plane back to 
 his airdrome, the enemy keeping up a constant at- 
 tack upon him back to our Unes, riddling the plane 
 with machine-gun bullets. Lieutenant Kahle was 
 killed in action, October, 2, 1918. Home address, 
 Mrs. F. L. Kahle, mother, 5513 Margaretta Street, 
 Pittsburgh, Pa. 
 
 KAIN, RANCY R Sergeant 
 
 Company C, 126th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action in the woods north of Cierges, 
 France, August 1, 1918. In an attack on the woods 
 occupied by the enemy north of Cierges to clear out 
 machine guns and snipers, he was in charge of a 
 platoon. Seeing two machine-gun nests and no 
 officer being present to take command, he directed 
 his platoon in such a manner as to silence the ma- 
 chine-guns, killing four of the enemy. He also 
 silenced another machine-gun located in a tree, and 
 personally brought down the operator. Home ad- 
 dress, Mrs. Alice Ferguson, 2013 Luella Street, 
 Kalamazoo, Mich. 
 
 KAMINSKI, MIKE . . Private (First Class) 
 Company I, 125th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Romagne, France, October 
 11, 1918. Private Kaminski displayed exceptional 
 courage in repeatedly crossing an area swept by ma- 
 chine-gun and shell fire to carry messages to bat- 
 talion headquarters, after seeing many other sol- 
 diers killed or wounded in attempting the same mis- 
 sion. On one occasion he stopped in full view of the 
 enemy to take a message from another runner, who 
 
 had been wounded. Home address, Mrs. Clara 
 Kaminski, mother, 292 Wesson Avenue, Detroit, 
 Mich. 
 
 KANALEY, JOSEPH Private 
 
 Company D, 111th Machine Gun Battalion. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action near Verdun, 
 France, October 11, 1918. Private Kanaley ran 
 along a road that was being heavily shelled and se- 
 cured a litter, returning with it over the same 
 route, and assisted in carrying a wounded soldier to 
 a first-aid station. Home address, Jeremiah T. 
 Kanaley, father, 15 Summer Street, Orange, N. J. 
 
 KANE. ALVA Private 
 
 Medical Detachment, Prisoner of War Enclosure, 
 Richilieu For extraordinary heroism in action 
 near Bantheville Woods, France, October 25-27, 
 1918. After two medical officers, attached to the 
 battalion with which he was serving, had been 
 gassed and evacuated he took over and operated 
 the first-aid station, remaining heroically at his 
 post,, though subjected to heavy shell fire. He re- 
 mained continuously on duty until blinded by 
 mustard gas. Home address, Bud Cave, friend. 
 General Delivery, Stilwell, Kans. 
 
 KANE, CHARLES J Private 
 
 Deceased. Company I, 23d Infantry. Attempt- 
 ing to bring his captain, who was lying wounded 
 and exposed to fire, to shelter, near Vaux, France, 
 July 1, 1918, he was himself killed, thereby sacri- 
 ficing his life in an effort to rescue his commanding 
 officer. Next of kin. Sister Superior, guardian. 
 House of Providence, Syracuse, N, Y. 
 
 KANE, MATTHEW JOSEPH . . . Private 
 Company A, 165th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Landres-et-Saint Georges, 
 France, October 15, 1918. Private Kane volun- 
 teered several times to act as liaison agent, after 
 every runner had been either killed or wounded. 
 He was untiring in his efforts to maintain communi- 
 cation under heavy enemy artillery and machine- 
 gun fire. Home address. New York City. 
 
 KANE, TONY W Sergeant 
 
 Company H, 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Beaumont, 
 France, November 10, 1918. He reconnoitered the 
 position fo enemy machine-guns which were holding 
 up the advance of his company across the Meuse. 
 After he had located them he alone silenced the fire 
 of two guns, thus making possible the continuance 
 of his company's advance. Sergeant Kane is also 
 awarded an oak-leaf cluster, to be worn with the 
 distinguished-service cross, for the following act of 
 extraordinary heroism in action in the Bois de 
 Belleau, France, June 11, 1918: Displaying notable 
 bravery, he single handed charged and captured an 
 enemy machine gun, killing its crew. Home ad- 
 dress, Mrs. Mary Kane, mother, 1056 Milwaukee 
 Avenue, Chicago, 111. 
 
 KANOPSKY. FRANK Private 
 
 Company E, 4th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Roncheres, France, July 28, 
 1918. While acting as runner. Private Kanopsky 
 was severely burned with mustard gas and wounded 
 by shrapnel. He refused to be evacuated and con- 
 tinued to perform his duties under intense machine- 
 gun fire. Home address, Mrs. Cariki Poar, sister, 
 Russelton, Pa. 
 
 KANTZ, CLARENCE E Sergeant 
 
 Deceased. Company K, 311th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Grand-Pr6, 
 France, October 26, 1918. During an enemy coun- 
 terattack. Sergeant Kantz by his foresight saved the 
 company on the right of his platoon by reinforcing 
 that company's flank. This action stopped the ad- 
 
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 vance of several machine gunners who were ad- 
 vancing through our lines at that point, but cost 
 Sergeant Kantz his life. Next of Icin, Mrs. Minnie 
 Kantz, mother, 420 South Second Street, Camden, 
 N.J. 
 
 KARCH, EMANUEL Private 
 
 Company B, 16th Infantry. Displaying excep- 
 tional initiative and bravery throughout the opera- 
 tions south of Soissons, France, July 18 to 22, 1918, 
 he, with extraordinary heroism, on July 21, 1918, 
 with two companions, captured two machine-guns 
 that were causing heavy losses to his company. 
 Home address, Mrs. Frank Karch, mother, Milea 
 City, Mont. 
 
 KARELIS, KIMON . . Private (First Class) 
 Company C, 15th Machine Gun Battalion. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Vieville-en- 
 Haye, France, September 12-13, 1918. After he was 
 severely wounded and his squad leader killed, Pri- 
 vate Karelis took charge of the squad and directed 
 their fire with such telling effect that three machine- 
 guns which had caused many casualties in our ranks 
 were put out of action. In the counterattack which 
 followed, he personally manned the machine gun 
 after the other members of the crew had been killed 
 or wounded, and continued to operate it until 
 completely exhausted. Home address, Apostolon 
 Karelis, father, Carapongia, Greece. 
 
 KARG, HOWARD N Sergeant 
 
 Deceased. 1st Battalion, 309th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action at St. Juvin, 
 France, November 5, 1918. Under terrific enemy 
 bombardment Sergeant Karg carried a soldier, who 
 was overcome by gas, for a distance of 50 yards over 
 a road exposed to the direct fire of enemy machine- 
 gun snipers and shell fire, to a place of safety. Next 
 of kin, Mrs Elizabeth M. Karg, Mount Holly, 
 N.J. 
 
 KARNES, JAMES ERNEST . . . Sergeant 
 Company D, 117th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Estrees, France, October 8, 
 1918. During an advance. Sergeant Karnes's com- 
 pany was held up by a machine-gun, which was en- 
 filading the line. Accompanied by another member 
 of his company, he advanced against this position 
 and succeeded in reducing the nest by killing three 
 and capturing seven of the enemy and their guns. 
 Home address, Mrs. Emily Karnes, mother, 2501 
 North Broadway Avenue, Knoxville, Tenn. 
 
 KARWOSKI, PAUL J Sergeant 
 
 Company M, 311th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Grand-Pr6, France, October 
 26, 1918. Acting as a scout. Sergeant Karwoski ob- 
 tained valuable information as to the location of 
 enemy positions, and single-handed attacked a ma- 
 chine-gun crew, killing one of the enemy and taking 
 the remaining two prisoners. Home address, Law- 
 rence Karwoski, brother, 1437 CHnton Street, Tren- 
 ton. N. J. 
 
 KAUFMAN, ABE ...... Private 
 
 Battery F, 7th Field Artillery. He refused to 
 leave his gun after he had lost a finger during the 
 enemy counterattack on Cantigny, France, May 
 28, 1918, but continued to perform his duties until 
 so severely wounded as to be unable to assist in 
 serving his piece. Home address, Mrs. Esther 
 Kaufman, mother, Philadelphia, Pa. 
 
 KAULSKY, FRANK Private 
 
 Company H, Second Battalion, 5th Regiment, 
 U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action 
 near Blanc Mont Ridge, France. October 4, 1918. 
 Private Kaulsky volunteered to rescue a wounded 
 comrade from a violent barrage; and, although he 
 wa« wounded, he successfully accomplished his 
 
 mission. Home address. Miss Mamie Miller, 
 cousin, 811 Paca Street, Baltimore, Md. 
 
 KAY. IVAN S Private 
 
 Deceased. Company L, 363d Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Waereghem, 
 Belgium, October 31, 1918 When the progress of 
 two front-line companies had been held up by in- 
 tense machine-gun fire and the enemy had begun to 
 close in on our forces Private Kay, although in an 
 exposed position, checked the advance of the en- 
 emy with rifle grenades until he was killed. His 
 act made possible the renewal of the advance by the 
 two companies. Next of kin, George W. Kay, fa- 
 ther, Route 8, Little Falls, Minn. 
 
 KAYE, SAMUEL Jr. . . . First Lieutenant 
 Air Service, 94th Aero Squadron. For extraordin- 
 ary heroism in action over the region of Epinonville, 
 France, September 29, 1918. While on a mission 
 Lieutenant Kaye, accompanied by another machine 
 piloted by Lieutenant Reed M. Chambers, encount- 
 ered a formation of six enemy machines (Fokker 
 type) at an altitude of 3,000 feet. Despite numeri- 
 cal superiority of the enemy Lieutenant Kaye and 
 Lieutenant CShambers immediately attacked and 
 succeeded in destroying one and forced the remain- 
 ing five to retire into their own lines. A bronze oak 
 leaf, to be worn with the Distinguished Service 
 Cross, is awarded to Lieutenant Kaye for the follow- 
 ing act of extraordinary heroism in action over the 
 region of Montfaucon and Bantheville, France, Oo- 
 toJDer 5, 1918: Lieutenant Kaye encountered a form- 
 ation of seven enemy machines (Fokker type). 
 Regardless of their numerical superiority, he im- 
 mediately attacked and by skillful maneuvering 
 succeeded in separating one enemy plane from its 
 formation and after a short combat shot it down in 
 flames. Home address, Samuel Kaye, father, 808 
 North Tenth Street, Columbus, Miss. 
 
 KAYLOR, FRANK E Private 
 
 Company D, 166th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action northwest of Chateau-Thierry, 
 France, July 27, 1918. After he and a comrade 
 located a hostile machine-gun in a clump of trees 
 500 meters north of a chateau which their platoon 
 was holding, east of Fere-en-Tardenois, they secur- 
 ed the permission of their platoon commander to 
 attempt to force the enemy to abandon this posi- 
 tion and advanced over open ground and in the 
 face of fire. With their rifles they drove the enemy 
 from their gun, killing one and wounding another. 
 Home address, James R. Kaylor, 636 North De- 
 troit Street, Bellefontaine, Ohio. 
 
 KEACHIE, EDWIN S Corporal 
 
 Deceased. Battery B, 5th Field Artillery. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action at Soissons, 
 France, July 18-24, 1918. Corporal Keachie dis- 
 played unusual ability and courage by taking the 
 place of officers who had been wounded and faith- 
 fully performing their duties while his battery 
 position was under severe flanking fire. He contin- 
 ually exposed himself to violent bombardment un- 
 til killed. Next of kin, Mrs. L. S. Keachie, 7142 
 Parnell Avenue, Chicago, 111. 
 
 KEADOK, JOSEPH . . Private (First Class) 
 Company A, 4th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Grand Ballois Farm, France, 
 July 15, 1918. After being badly gassed Private 
 Keadok continued with his duties as runner, exposed 
 to the extreme shelling of high explosive and gas 
 bombs. Home address, William Keadok, brother, 
 508 Center Street, Beaver Dam, Wis. 
 
 KEAN, ROBERT WINTHROP . First Lieutenant 
 15th Field Artillery. For extraordinary heroism 
 in action near Vierzy, France, July 18-19, 1918. 
 He accompanied two successive waves of infantry 
 in the attack on Vierzy and Villemontoire, July 18, 
 
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 exposed himself with almost reckless disregard of 
 the enemy's heavy shell and machine-gun fire, 
 secured valuable information for the artillery as to 
 the location of our own and the enemy's lines, and 
 personally took command of an isolated 9th In- 
 fantry machine-gun detachment that had lost its 
 officers by heavy fire. Lieutenant Kean on July 
 18 and 19 actually accompanied three successive 
 waves of the 23d Infantry, the 9th Infantry, and 
 an attack by French infantry without rest. His 
 endurance and courage were exceptional and most 
 inspiring upon this occasion, and upon all other 
 occasions of attack by the 2d Division. Home ad- 
 dress, Hamilton Fish Kean, father, 5 Nassau Street, 
 New York City. 
 
 KEANE, CHRISTOPHER W. . . Sergeant 
 Medical Department, 131st Infantry. For extra- 
 ordinary heroism in action at Hamel, Belgium, July 
 4, 1918. Throughout the engagement he displayed 
 great gallantry and devotion to duty by treating 
 the wounded in an area swept by machine-gun and 
 artillery fire. When two stretcher bearers who were 
 working with him were killed he impressed German 
 prisoners into the service of carrying wounded to 
 the aid station. Home address, Mrs. Anna Keane, 
 mother, 4712 Monroe Street, Chicago, 111. 
 
 KEARNEY, JOHN J Private 
 
 Company B, 102d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Marcheville, France, Septem- 
 ber 26, 1918. When liaison with the front line com- 
 panies had been completely broken and several run- 
 ners had failed to reach them, Private Kearney suc- 
 cessfully carried a message through an intense ma- 
 chine-gun and artillery barrage, returning with im- 
 portant information Home address, Mrs. Marie 
 Kearney, 41 Riverside Street, Hartford, Conn. 
 
 KEARNS, CHARLIE F Private 
 
 Company E, 357th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Fey-en-Haye, France, 
 September 12, 1918. Private Kearns rushed mach- 
 ine-gun nests that were holding up the advance of 
 his company, killed the crews with his automatic 
 rifle, and captured the guns. He continued to 
 render valiant service throughout the engagement 
 until he was wounded by a shell fragment. Home 
 address, Frank Kearns, father, Drumwright, Okla. 
 
 KEARNS, THOMAS W. . . First Lieutenant 
 47th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism near 
 Sergy, France, July 29-30, 1918. When a counter- 
 attack was impending, he successively carried 15 
 wounded men across a shell-swept area, in full view 
 of the enemy, taking them to a place of safety and 
 
 Ereventing them from being captured by the enemy, 
 ater he reorganized groups of stragglers and led 
 them into combat. Home address, W. F. Kearns, 
 father, 4 Lardmont Street, Dorchester, Mass. 
 
 KEATING, WILLIAM J Captain 
 
 Deceased. 114th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Mallesville farm, north of 
 Verdun, France, October 27, 1918. While he was in 
 command of the machine-gun company of his regi- 
 ment, and every available gunner had been killed or 
 wounded, Captain Keating personally manned one 
 of the guns and kept it in operation until killed. 
 Next of kin, Raymond M. Keating, brother, 2104 
 Atlantic Avenue, Baltimore, Md. 
 
 KEATON, ANDY Private 
 
 Company G, 357th Infantry. For extradorinary 
 heroism in action near Fey-en-Heye, France, Sep- 
 heroism in action near Fey-en-Haye, France, 
 September 9-12, 1918. Becoming separated from 
 his patrol. Private Keaton with another soldier 
 attacked an enemy patrol and drove it off though 
 he number of their opponents was estimated at 50. 
 
 During the advance of September 12 north of Fey- 
 en-Haye, Private Keaton went to the rescue of his 
 battahon commander and another officer who were 
 pocketed by the fire of a machine gun. He stalked 
 the gun position and drove o£f the gunners. Home 
 address, Ozark, Ark. 
 
 KEE, SING Private 
 
 Company G, 306th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Mont Notre Dame, west of 
 Fismes, France, August 14-15, 1918. Although ser- 
 iously gassed during shelling by high-explosive and 
 gas shells, he refused to be evacuated and continued, 
 practically single-handed, by his own initiative, to 
 operate the regimental message center relay station 
 at Mont Notre Dame. Throughout this critical 
 period he showed extraordinary heroism, high cour- 
 age, and persistent devotion to duty, and totally 
 disregarded all personal danger. By his determina- 
 tion he materially aided his regimental commander 
 in communicating with the front line. Home ad- 
 dress, Chung Kee, father, 602 North Fourth Street, 
 San Jose, Calif. 
 
 KEENAN, JOHN J Corporal 
 
 Company D, 55th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Jaulny, France, November 8, 
 1918. With a detail of seven men. Corporal Keenan 
 volunteered and went through severe artillery and 
 machine-gun fire to bring in a platoon which had 
 been cut off for five hours in front of a strongly forti- 
 fied enemy position. Repeated efforts to reach the 
 platoon during the day had failed, but Corporal 
 Keenan and his party brought in the entire platoon, 
 including several wounded men, among them the 
 platoon commander. Home address, Elizabeth 
 Keenan, mother, 6342 South Seely Avenue, Chi- 
 cago, 111. 
 
 KEENAN, JOSEPH A Corporal 
 
 Company L, 315th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Nantillois, France, Septem- 
 ber 29, 1918. When his platoon had been orfered to 
 cover because of annihilating machine-gun and artil- 
 lery fire. Corporal Keenan accompanied another sol- 
 dier to the rescue of a comrade who was lying 300 
 yards distant. The journey was made throughlheavy 
 and continuous fire, but Corporal Keenan, with his 
 fellow soldier, succeeded in bringing their wounded 
 comrade to safety Home address, Mrs. Mary A. 
 Keenan, mother, 2955 Aramingo Street, Philadel- 
 phia, Pa. 
 
 KEENAN, WILLIS H. . . First Lieutenant 
 Medical Corps, 369th Infantry. For extraordin- 
 ary heroism in action in the Champagne sector, 
 France, September 26-October 1, 1918. Although 
 suffering from illness, this officer remained on duty 
 day and night throughout the engagement. When 
 his battalion was in reserve, he voluntarily went 
 forward to the assaulting battalions whose surgeons 
 had been evacuated. In the attack on S6chault he 
 exposed himself continuously to intense artillery 
 and machine-gun fire while rendering first aid. 
 Home address, Mrs. Mary B. Keenan, wife, 128 
 North Sixth Street, Coshocton, Ohio. 
 
 KEEPER, EASTER E Private 
 
 Company L, 131st Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bois de Harville, November 
 10, 1918. Volunteering for the service, he went out 
 in advance of our lines, under heavy machine-gun 
 fire, to cut lanes through wide belts of barbed wire. 
 Despite the enemy fire, to which he was constantly 
 exposed, he accomplished his mission, enabling the 
 attacking waves to resume the advance. Home ad- 
 dress, Mrs. Peddiecord Keeper, wife, East Liver- 
 pool. Ohio. 
 
 KEISER, HARRY M. . . First Lieutenant 
 
 Deceased. Company H, 125th Infantry. For 
 
 extraordinary heroism in action near CiergeSi 
 
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 northeast of Chateau-Thierry, France. In the 
 action to force the passage of the Ourcq River and 
 capture the heights beyond, he distinguished him- 
 self by his conduct and personal example to his men. 
 Under artillery fire and heavy machine-gun fire he 
 continued to direct his platoon, even though severe- 
 ly wounded, in an effective manner against the en- 
 emy, until he was killed by machine-gun fire. Next 
 of kjn, Mrs. Florence Keiser, mother, 242 West 
 Seventy-third Street, Chicago, 111. 
 
 KELLER, ROY L Sergeant 
 
 Company B, 354th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Remonville, France, Novem- 
 ber 1, 1918. When his combat group was heavily 
 fired upon, while crossing open exposed ground, by 
 two machine-guns. Sergeant Keller charged the posi- 
 tion from the fiank, personally killing one gunner 
 and making the capture of the other members of the 
 crews possible. His action made possible the ad- 
 vance of his company. Home address, William A. 
 Keller. R. F. D. 3, Lewiston, Mo. 
 
 KELLER, THEODORE .... Sergeant 
 Company M, 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Barricourt, 
 France, November 1-2, 1918, Working through 
 three desperate counterattacks of the enemy. Ser- 
 geant Keller established Uaison with the adjacent 
 division, maintaining contact with his flanks at all 
 times, despite the hazards under which he worked. 
 Home address, Mrs. Thelka Keller, 123 East Sixth 
 Street, Lexington, Ky. 
 
 KELLEY, AUSTIN J Corporal 
 
 Company L, 101st Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Vaux, France, July 20, 1918. 
 Corporal Kelley and Privates Harold E. Rounds and 
 John J. Grady penetrated the enemy's lines in the 
 face of machine-gun fire, captured a machine-gun 
 and its crew, and returned with valuable informa- 
 tion concerning the enemy's positions. Home ad- 
 dress, Mrs. Catherine Kelley, mother, 11 Vernon 
 Street, Maiden, Mass. 
 
 KELLEY, HENRY G Private 
 
 Company G, 1 19th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, Septem- 
 ber 20, 1918. Voluntarily advancing alone against 
 a machine-gun nest, which was causing heavy cas- 
 ualties in his platoon, Private Kelley bombed the 
 enemy position, killing five of the crew and captur- 
 ing the remaining three. Home address, U. E. 
 Kelley, grandfather, Andrews, N. C. 
 
 KELLEY, ORLEN O Sergeant 
 
 Company I, 356th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Pouilly, France, November 
 7-8, and November 11, 1918. Accompanying a pat- 
 rol into the village of Pouilly to determine the 
 strength of the enemy. Sergeant Kelley crossed the 
 Meuse by means of a destroyed bridge, which, to- 
 gether with all approaches thereto, was subjected to 
 an intense harassing fire of one-pounders, machine- 
 guns and snipers. On November 11, Sergeant Kel- 
 ley continued a gallant fight against an enemy ma- 
 chine-gun nest, after his company commander had 
 been evacuated because of wounds. Home address, 
 Henry Kelley, father, Maryville, Mo. 
 
 KELLOGG, GORDON V Corporal 
 
 Headquarters Battery A, 122d Field Artillery. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action near the Bois 
 de Bantheville, France, October 30, 1918. Having 
 been sent on a reconnaissance, Corporal Kel- 
 logg reached the enemy Unas and returned with in- 
 formation of great value. Home address, Lyman L. 
 Kellogg, father, 6916 Dorchester Avenue, Chicago, 
 
 KELLY, AUGUSTINE C Corporal 
 
 Battery B, 122d Field Artillery. For extraordin- 
 ary heroism in action near Bantheville, France, Oc- 
 tober 29, 1918. Corporal Kelly voluntarily pro- 
 ceeded to a point within 150 meters of the enemy, 
 where he remained for more than an hour, securing 
 valuable information regarding the enemy's posi- 
 tion and activity. During all this time he was sub- 
 jected to severe shell, machine-gun and snipers' fire, 
 being wounded by a shell while returning to our 
 lines. Home address, Mrs. Albert F. Church, mo- 
 ther, Laurel, Miss. 
 
 KELLY, FRANCIS A Chaplaiu 
 
 104th Machine-Gun Battalion. For repeated acts 
 of extraordinary heroism in action near Ronssoy, 
 France, September 26-30, 1918, and east of the Le- 
 Selle River, France, October 13-20, 1918. During 
 the operations of his regiment against the Hinden- 
 burg line and later east of the LeSelle River, Chap- 
 lain Kelly was constantly at the front, caring for the 
 wounded and supervising the burial of the dead, 
 often under heavy shell and machine-gun fire. His 
 fearless conduct afforded an inspiring example to 
 the combat troops. Home address, John F. Kelly, 
 father, Cohoes, N. Y. 
 
 KELLY, FRANCIS J. . . First Lieutenant 
 6th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near St. Etienne, France, October 
 4, 1918. After all other officers of his company had 
 become casualties. Lieutenant Kelly took command 
 and, while able to retire to a stronger position, yet 
 Lieutenant Kelly ordered an advance against 
 greatly superior numbers, breaking the enemy's at- 
 tack and taking many prisoners. Home address, 
 Francis J. KeUy, father, 138 Dean Street, Brook- 
 lyn, N. Y. 
 
 KELLY. JOHN Privatfr 
 
 Company A, 341st Machine-Gun Battalion. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Bois de Barri- 
 court, France, November 2, 1918. With his ma- 
 chine-gun section. Private Kelly was sent to an ad- 
 vanced position, where they were subjected to fire 
 from numerous enemy snipers and machine-gun 
 positions, and were also mistaken for the enemy by 
 our own infantry. After the section lieutenant waa 
 wounded he directed the sergeant to signal their 
 identity to the infantry, and, overhearing the order. 
 Private Kelly rose on the edge of the shell hole to 
 send the message, but was met by bursts of auto- 
 matic rifle fire. In order to save his comrades fronx 
 the danger of this fire, he ran down the hill to our 
 own lines, convinced the infantry of the identity of 
 the troops ahead, and then returned to his section. 
 Home address, Mrs. Fannie Kelly, mother, Burc- 
 hard. Neb. 
 
 KELLY, LAWRENCE J Prisvat* 
 
 Company F, 101st Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bois de St. Remy, France, 
 September 12, 1918. Accompanying two other sol- 
 diers. Private Kelly rushed forward in advance of 
 his lines, exposed to heavy machine-gun fire, and 
 captured two machine-guns and six of the enemy 
 who were manning the position. Home address, 
 Mrs. Annie Kelly, Akron, Ohio. 
 
 KELLY, LEO P First Lieutenant 
 
 9th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Vaux, France, June 6-7, 1918. During a 
 night attack made by his battalion. Lieutenant 
 Kelly, the battaUon adjutant, voluntarily left his 
 dugout and went to the front line positions, through 
 the intense artillery fire. There he successfully 
 maintained liaison with the advance troops and the 
 artillery in the rear by means of signals sent from 
 his exposed position. His absolute disregard for 
 his own safety contributed largely to the success of 
 
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 the engagement. Home address, Mrs. Thomas 
 Kelly, mother, Pueblo, Colo. 
 
 KELLY, MICHAEL A Major 
 
 165th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Landres-et-St. Georges, France, October 
 15, 1918. Major Kelly, because of having a very 
 high fever, was ordered to the rear while conducting 
 an attack against strong resistance. He refused, 
 however, to be relieved, remaining in command for 
 two days, after which time he collapsed, his sickness 
 which resulted necessitating his remaining in the 
 hospital for a period of over a month. Gome ad- 
 dress, Ellinor D. Kelly, 20 Lake Street, West Nut- 
 ley, N. J. 
 
 KELLY, THOMAS P Corporal 
 
 Company G, 102d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near St. Hilaire, France, Septem- 
 ber 22, 1918. Assisted by another soldier. Corporal 
 Kelly rushed a machine-gun nest which had been 
 firing on their patrol. They succeeded in killing the 
 crew. Home address, Mrs. Mary A. Kelly, mother, 
 154 Grand Street, Waterbury, Conn. 
 
 KELSEY, HARRY R. . . First Sergeant 
 
 Deceased. Company E, 139th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Charpentry, 
 France, September 27, 1918. Sergeant Kelsey vol- 
 unteered to carry an important message from his 
 company commander to battalion headquarters and, 
 knowing the extreme importance of the message, 
 proceeded by the most direct route through the 
 heavy machine-gun fire and artillery barrage, with 
 entire disregard for his personal safety. He was 
 killed while performing this heroic service. Next of 
 kin, Mrs. Mattie Kelsey, mother, Easton, Kan. 
 
 KELTY, ASHER E. . . . First Lieutenant 
 Deceased. Air Service, 91st Aero Squadron. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Cr6pion, 
 France, September 26, 1928. In the course of a pho- 
 tographic mission. Lieutenant Kelty, with his ob- 
 server, was obliged to penetrate a heavy enemy anti- 
 aircraft barrage, reaUzing that obtaining the loca- 
 tion of the artillery objectives was of the greatest 
 importance. When a shell struck his machine, his 
 observer was instantly killed and his machine so 
 badly wrecked that it plunged to the earth, thereby 
 causing his death. Next of kin, James B. Kelty, 
 father. Rice Lake, Wis. 
 
 KEM MERER, BURTRUS . . . Corporal 
 Company H, 139th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Baulny, France, September 
 26, 1918. Seeing his battalion adjutant lying 
 several hundred yards in front of our hnes, and in 
 great danger from heavy machine-gun and rifle fire, 
 Corporal (then private) Kemmerer, with a total dis- 
 regard for personal danger, went to the assistance of 
 this officer and succeeded in carrying him to safety. 
 This gallant soldier was himself wounded while 
 performing this heroic act. Home address, John 
 Kemmerer, 410 East Benton Street, Carrelton, Mo. 
 
 KEMMO. CHARLES Private 
 
 Company E, 128th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 18, 
 1918. He displayed exceptional bravery and utter 
 disregard of his own Ufe by advancing on a machine- 
 gun nest of two guns and six men, and by working 
 his way up to the rear of the guns, put them out of 
 action in hand-to-hand combat. On July 20, 1918, 
 he again advanced on a machine-gun which was 
 doing great damage to the men in his sector by snip- 
 ing, put the gun out of action, and returned to the 
 trenches with the gun. Private Kemmo is also 
 authorized to wear the silver star upon the ribbon of 
 the Distinguished Service Cross for his second act of 
 extraordinary heroism on July 20. Home address, 
 Mrs. Grant Doty, mother, Fairbury, Neb. 
 
 KEMPTON, RAYMOND D. . . . Private 
 Company C, 114th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Verdun, France, October 12, 
 1918. Although severely wounded in the arm, he 
 refused to go to the rear, and after receiving first aid 
 treatment rejoined his platoon under heavy shell fire 
 and continued to fight until incapacitated by a sec- 
 ond severe wound. Home address, Herbert Kemp- 
 ton, father, 188 James Street, Hackensack, N. J. 
 
 KENASTON, HAROLD . . First Lieutenant 
 356th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Pouilly, France, November 4-10, 1918. 
 On November 4 Lieutenant Kenaston was severely 
 gassed during a heavy shelling, but remained on 
 duty. On November 5, still suffering from the ef- 
 fects of the gas, he volunteered and went to a near- 
 by town to assist in the work of supplying reserve 
 rations for the command, working continuously for 
 two days and two nights under terrific fire. During 
 the night of November 10-11 he guided an element 
 to the pontoon crossing the Meuse, and, while re- 
 turning, he was rendered unconscious by a shell ex- 
 plosion. Gaining consciousness, he voluntarily 
 started on a search for a part of his command, which 
 had been lost in the dense fog. Home address, Doris 
 C. Kenaston, wife, 130 La Fayette Avenue, Pas- 
 saic, N. J. 
 
 KENDALL, HERBERT B Private 
 
 Company H, 103d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bois de St. Remy, France, 
 September 12, 1918. While under heavy fire, he cut 
 through the opening through the enemy's wire en- 
 tanglements and then crawled through the opening 
 he had made, leading a small detail against an en- 
 emy machine-gun, which he flanked and put out of 
 action. With two companions, he destroyed a sec- 
 ond emplacement and, while advancing upon a 
 third, was severely wounded by shell fire. Home 
 address, Mrs. Alice Kendall, mother, Wolfeboro. 
 N. H. 
 
 KENNEDY, GEORGE M Private 
 
 6th Engineer Train. For extraordinary heroism 
 in action near Malancourt, France, October 2, 1918, 
 about 2:30 a.m. He was on guard in a corral when a 
 shell landed, wounding some of the men and killing 
 several animals. He immediately wakened the oc- 
 cupants of the camp and returned to his post, find- 
 ing that another shell had struck, wounding several 
 more men and killing more horses. He went to a 
 wagon where a sick soldier lay helpless and succeed- 
 ed in carrying him aid and leading a badly wounded 
 soldier away from the spot. While thus engaged a 
 third shell struck, wounding one man and violently 
 throwing all three men to the ground. Private Ken- 
 nedy arose and carried the helpless soldier to a safe 
 dugout, where he was given first aid. He then re- 
 turned to the corral to assist other wounded. Home 
 address, Mrs. Mary Kennedy, 399 West Tompkins 
 Street, Galesburg, 111. 
 
 KENNEDY, GRANT Corporal 
 
 Company G, Fourth Infantry. For extraordin- 
 ary heroism in action near Cunel, France, October 
 13, 1918. When his platoon commander was 
 wounded, he reorganized the platoon, while under 
 severe fire, placing his men so as best to repel the 
 enemy's counterattack. He inspired his men 
 by his own personal bravery. Wounded and sent 
 to a hospital, he returned to the front line after 
 a week's treatment, being severely wounded while 
 leading his men in an attack. Home address, Jep 
 Kennedy, father, Imboden, Virginia. 
 
 KENNEDY, HARRY Private 
 
 Company C, 26th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 19, 
 1918. Armed with only his rifle and bayonet. Pri- 
 vate Kennedy alone captured a machine-gun after 
 
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 killing the entire crew. He then turned his cap- 
 tured gun on the enemy, causing the retreat of an 
 entire platoon. Home address. Mrs Anna Ken- 
 nedy, mother, R. F. D. 4, Fairmont. 111. 
 
 KENNEDY. JOHN J Captain 
 
 110th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Courmont. France. July 29. 1918. 
 Learning that two of his men were lying wounded in 
 an exposed position in front of our lines, he went 
 forward alone, facing heavy fire, to their rescue. 
 After carrying one of the wounded men back to our 
 lines, he was confronted by a German upon bis re- 
 turn. Picking up a rifle of the wounded man he had 
 come to rescue, he shot the German, and then com- 
 pleted his mission of rescue. Home address. Mich- 
 ael J. Kennedy, father, Scottdale. Pa. 
 
 KENNEDY. RAY R Private 
 
 Company C. 119th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Ribeauville. France, October 
 18-19, 1918. On the night of October 18-19, when 
 all . communication had been temporarily lost with 
 the unit on the left of his regiment. Private Ken- 
 nedy volunteered to attempt the establishment of 
 liaison, fully aware of the danger necessarily in- 
 curred. While attempting to cross a heavily shelled 
 area to reach the flank regiment, he received a 
 wound which resulted in the loss of his leg. Home 
 address, Pat E. Kennedy, father, DeKalb, 111. 
 
 KENNER, ALBERT W Major 
 
 26th Infantry. Learning that his regimenta,! com- 
 mander had been mortally wounded near Soissons, 
 France, July 22, 1918, he voluntarily went through 
 machine-gun fire beyond the front lines in the hope 
 of helping him. Finding his colonel dead, he recov- 
 ered the body, in spite of the danger to which such 
 action subjected him. Home address, H. W. Ken- 
 ner, father. 1711 Seventeenth Street. Washington, 
 D. C. 
 
 KENNEY, GEORGE C. . . First Lieutenant 
 Pilot, Air Service, 91st Aero Squadron. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Jametz, France, 
 October 9, 1918. This officer gave proof of his brav- 
 ery and devotion to duty when he was attacked by a 
 superior number of aircraft. He accepted combat, 
 destroyed one plane and drove the others off. Not- 
 withstanding that the enemy returned and attacked 
 again in strong numbers, he continued his niission 
 and enabled his observer to secure information of 
 great military value. Home address, L. Gordon 
 Glazier, 4 Egremont Road, Boston, Mass. 
 
 KENNY, FRANK H.. Jr. . Private (First Class) 
 Company H. 107th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Ronssoy. France, September 
 29, 1918. When his commanding officer fell wound- 
 ed. Private Kenny made his way through intense 
 machine-gun fire to his first sergeant and notified 
 him that he should assume command of the corn- 
 pany. He then continued with the company until 
 the advance was checked and the first sergeant 
 severely wounded, when he made his way in search 
 of the next in command. Failing to find him. he 
 organized a squad of shghtly wounded men, and 
 with an automatic rifle and ammunition, which he 
 salvaged, mopped up a section of the enemy trench, 
 and then rejoined his company in its continued ad- 
 vance. Home address, Frank H. Kenny, father, 
 Gaylor Street. Tuckahoe. N. Y. 
 
 KENNY. THOMAS Sergeant 
 
 Company H. 195th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near St Souplet, France, October 
 17, 1918. While patrolling alone in advance of the 
 line. Sergeant Kenny discovered a German officer 
 directing a detachment in establishing machine- 
 gun posts. He immediately opened fire, killing one 
 and forcing the others to surrender. Later, rein- 
 
 forced by the remainder of his squad. Sergeant 
 Kenny captured 34 of the enemy, including seven 
 officers. Home address, Mrs. Nellie Kenny, wife. 
 1808 Third Avenue. New York City. 
 
 KENOYER, JOHN Private 
 
 Company E, 137th Infantry. Having previously 
 made several trips to the rear with wounded com- 
 rades under heavy shell fire, Private Kenoyer, with 
 another litter-bearer, after making three attempts, 
 succeeded in reaching their battalion commander, 
 who lay wounded under heavy machine-gun fire, 
 and carried him back to safety. Home address. 
 C. V. Kenoyer. father. 648 East F Street. Hutchin- 
 son. Kan. 
 
 KENYON, THEODORE S. . . . Captain 
 306th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion in the Forest of Argonne, France. September 
 27. 1918. Captain Kenyon displayed exception- 
 al qualities of leadership and gallantry in action 
 while leading his company against a counterattack 
 of the enemy in superior numbers. Later, although 
 three times wounded, he remained with his com- 
 mand. Home address, William H. Kenyon, 321 
 West Thirty-second Street, New York City. 
 
 KEPNER, WILLIAM E Captain 
 
 4th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Cunel, France, October 5-6, 1918. While 
 in command of a battalion. Captain Kepner person- 
 ally led one company of his command in an attack 
 on a woods occupied by a company of German ma- 
 chine-gunners. He was the first man to enter the 
 woods and later when part of the attacking company 
 was held up by flanking machine-gun fire, he. with a 
 patrol of three men, encircled this machine-gun and 
 after a hard hand-to-hand fight, put the gun out of 
 action. Home address, Mrs. Harvey Kepner, mo- 
 ther, Kokomo, Ind. 
 
 KERR, ALWYN A Private 
 
 Company F, 114th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bois de Ormont, France, Oc- 
 tober 13, 1918. While on guard duty in the front 
 line Private Kerr saw four of the enemy approach- 
 ing through the thick fog. Without hesitation, he 
 gave the alarm and charged them, capturing the en- 
 tire number, after determined resistance. Home ad- 
 dress, Mrs. Jennie Kerr, mother, 4063^ West Euclid 
 Avenue, Detroit, Mich. 
 
 KERR, MARK E. . . . Private (First Class) 
 S. S. U. 647. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Fleville and St. Juvin, France, October 
 11-13, 1918. After 36 hours of continuous firing 
 over heavily shelled roads. Private Kerr upon his 
 own initiative was the first to establish liaison with 
 an advanced dressing station which had been iso- 
 lated by the explosion of a tank trap. To do this he 
 lifted his car across the mine crater with the aid of 
 some infantrymen, and for eight hours thereafter 
 drove his ambulance through a heavy bombardment 
 of high-explosive and gas shells between the mine 
 crater and the dressing station. During this per- 
 iod his car was pierced repeatedly by shell fragments 
 two of his patients receiving additional wounds. 
 Two days later when the infantry had made a fur- 
 ther advance his car was again the first to establish 
 Uaison with an advanced dressing station on the 
 outskirts of St. Juvin. Home address. Miss Esther 
 Kerr, sister, South Dodge, Dorchester, Dorset, 
 England. 
 
 KERR, ROLAND Corpora 
 
 Company M, 111th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Fismette, France, August 11, 
 1918. He volunteered to carry a severely wounded 
 soldier to a dressing station across a bridge subjected 
 to intense enemy fire. With three other soldiers, he 
 started across the bridge carrying the wounded man. 
 
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 One stretcher bearer was killed and another wound- 
 ed, but Corporal Kerr continued with the wounded 
 soldier and after reaching the dressing station re- 
 turned and rescued the stretcher bearer, wounded 
 on the bridge. Home address, Mrs. Roland Kerr, 
 4027 Wyalusing Avenue, Philadelphia, Pa. 
 
 KERWIN, JOSEPH N. . Sergeant (First Class) 
 Company F, 316th Engineers. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Audenarde, Belgium, Novem- 
 ber 1, 1918. Sergeant Kerwin volunteered to ac- 
 company an ofiBcer and three other soldiers on a 
 reconnaissance patrol of the city of Audenarde. 
 Entering under heavy shell fire, the party recon- 
 noitered the city for seven hours, while it was still 
 being patrolled by the enemy, and advanced two 
 kilometers in front of our own outposts and beyond 
 those of the enemy. Home address, Martin P. 
 Foody, Safford, Ariz. 
 
 KESSLER, EDWARD M Corporal 
 
 Deceased. Company F, 353d Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Flirey, 
 France, September 12th, 1918. When his platoon 
 was held up by heavy machine-gun fire in front of 
 the Bois de Mort Mare, Corporal Kessler advanced 
 with his squad and succeeded in putting the ma- 
 chine guns out of action without losing a man. 
 Farther on in the woods, two more machine guns 
 were encountered, firing from a dugout. This sol- 
 dier went out alone and silenced the guns with hand 
 grenades, thereby facilitating the advance of the 
 entire company. Next of kin. Rev. C. M. Kessler, 
 father, Cheney, Kans. 
 
 KESSLER, HENRY Private 
 
 Company C, 30Sth Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Ville Savoye, France, Aug- 
 ust 23, 1918. Private Kessler was the first to re- 
 spond to a call for volunteers to rescue a wounded 
 soldier who had fallen, severely wounded, while on a 
 patrol. Crawling forward through intense machine- 
 gun and artillery fire, he assisted in the rescue, be- 
 ing severely wounded while engageti in the under- 
 takino;. Home address, Mrs. H. P. Keasler, mother, 
 1125 Halsey Street, New York City. 
 
 KETCHEM, HAROLD Private 
 
 Machine Gun Company, 117th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Rellicourt, 
 France, September 29, 1918. Private Ketchem, a 
 runner, carried many messages under heavy fire. 
 At one time when his platoon was held up by ma- 
 chine-gun fire he, with another soldier, refused to 
 take cover, but delivered effective rifle fire until the 
 machine gun was silenced, thereby enabling his pla- 
 toon to continue its advance. Home address, Mrs. 
 John R. Ketchem, mother, Elnora, Ind. 
 
 KIAH, MARTIN J Corporal 
 
 Deceased. Company C, 1st Engineers. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Soissons, 
 France, July 20, 1918. When volunteers were called 
 for by his company commander. Corporal Kiah vol- 
 unteered and rescued wounded comrades from a bar- 
 rage. Although wounded in the performance of 
 these heroic deeds, he continued until killed by shell 
 fire. Next of kin, Mrs. Dell Greely, sister, 1300 
 Grant Street, Bay City, Mich. 
 
 KIDD, CHARLES M Corporal 
 
 Company E, 316th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Verdun, France, November 
 10, 1918. While his company was being held up by 
 machine-gun fire. Corporal Kidd led his squad, in 
 spite of a severe leg wound, against the machine- 
 gun, killing the gunner, and clearing the way for 
 the advance of his company. Home address, Re- 
 becca Kidd, mother, New Freedom, Pa. 
 
 KIDD, CLIFFORD C. . Private (First Class) 
 Machine Gun Company, 3.'>4th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Remonville, 
 France, November 1, 1918. Private Kidd displayed 
 exceptional bravery in carrying his machine gun 
 through heavy fire ahead of the infantry front line 
 to a point only thirty yards from six enemy ma- 
 chine guns which defended a hill. Despite the in- 
 tense grenade and machine-gun fire which was di- 
 rected at him, he maintained such effective fire that 
 the hostile guns were put out of action and the in- 
 fantry advance thereupon resumed. Home ad- 
 dress, Mrs. Mabel Kidd, wife, 921 East Cedar 
 Avenue, Denver, Colo. 
 
 KIDDER, HUGH P. . . Second Lieutenant 
 Deceased. 78th Company, 6th Regiment, U. S. 
 M. C. For extraordinary herois-m in action near 
 Blanc Mont, France, October 2-3, 1918. On the 
 morning of October 2 he led a small patrol into 
 enemy trenches and captured two strong machine- 
 gun positions which were menacing his company. 
 On October 3 he, with his platoon, attacked and 
 captured four machine-gun nests, and many pris- 
 oners, after which he went to the aid of two of his 
 wounded men. While attempting to better his 
 position in the face of heavy machine-gun and ar- 
 tillery fire he was killed. Next of kin, Mrs. Kate 
 Kidder, mother, Waukon, Iowa. 
 
 KIELPINSKI, VINCENT P. . . . Sergeant 
 Company K, 127th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Juvigny, France, August 31, 
 1918. When hi.i company had become disorganized 
 and his company commander gassed. Sergeant 
 KielpinsKi carried orders under intense fire and 
 assisted in reorganizing the company. Though he 
 was wounded the next day and ordered to the hos- 
 pital, he returned from the dressing station to his 
 company and continued in action. Home address, 
 Leon Kielpinski, father, 78 Burleigh Street, Mil- 
 waukee, Wis. 
 
 KILBOURNE, CHARLES E. . . . Colonel 
 General Staff, 89th Division. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Thiaucourt, France, Septem- 
 ber 12, 1918. Colonel Kilbourne as chief of staff 
 exposed himself to artillery and machine-gun fire 
 during the advance of his division, exercising cool 
 judgment and strong determination in reorganizing 
 the linei and getting troops forward to the objec- 
 tive. Home address, Mrs. C. E. Kilbourne, wife, 
 Fort Riley, Kans. 
 
 KILBY, ROBERT E. L. . Private (First Class) 
 Company K, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near St. Mihiel, France, Septem- 
 ber 14, 1918 Private Kilby volunteered to go with 
 his company commander to reconnoiter a German 
 trench before a contemplated advance. They en- 
 countered a German officer with seven men in the 
 trench. Private Kilby successfully cleaned the 
 trench and saved his captain's life by his coolness 
 and exceptional courage. Home address, Elijah 
 Kilby, father, Grayson, N. C. 
 
 KILCHER, ELMER J. . Private (First Class) 
 Company D, 1.30th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Eronesen-Woerve, France, 
 November 10, 1918. Private Kilcher voluntarily 
 returned through the enemy's barrage after a raid 
 to rescue another soldier who had been wounded 
 and was himself wounded as a result of his self- 
 sacrificing effort. Home address, William Kilcher, 
 father, Moingona, Iowa. 
 
 KILFOYLE, FRANK J Sergeant 
 
 Company M, 130th Infantry. Under heavy ma- 
 chine-gun and artillery fire, Sergeant Kilfoyle led 
 an automatic rifle squad into Varennes and captur- 
 ed an enemy machine-gun nest, which had been in- 
 
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 flicting heavy casualties on our forces, killing or 
 wounding all the members of the crew, including a 
 German major. Two days later he again displayed 
 skillful leadership in organizing his platoon against 
 an enemy counterattack, which was successfully 
 repulsed. Home address, Mrs. Mary B. Kilfoyle, 
 mother, 1015 Henry Street, St. Joseph, Mo. 
 
 KILMER, EVERETT A Private 
 
 Company M, 16th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Charpentry, France, Octo- 
 ber 3, 1918. He voluntarily accompanied three 
 other soldiers and went forward under heavy enemy 
 fire and rescued a wounded comrade who had fallen 
 in advance of our lines. Home address, John Kil- 
 mer, father, 619 Outright Street, Chillicothe, 111. 
 
 KILPATRICK, LLOYD . Private (First Class) 
 Company C, 21st Machine Gun Battalion. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Vi6ville en 
 Haye, France, November 1, 1918. Private Kil- 
 patrick acted as a runner during offensive operations 
 and under severest barrages and carried important 
 messages to and from the front lines. Home ad- 
 dress, Clarence Kilpatrick, brother, Freemansburg, 
 Pa. 
 
 KILROY, JOSEPH F. . . . First Sergeant 
 Company K, 315th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Verdun, France, November 
 4, 1918. Sergeant Kilroy led a patrol of five men to 
 flank a machine-gun nest, but heavy machine-gun 
 fire caused the loss of the other members of the pa- 
 trol. He picked up the automatic rifle of a fallen 
 comrade, and by his effective and severe fire ren- 
 dered valuable aid in breaking up a local counter- 
 attack, which was forming. Home address, Fran- 
 cis J. Kilroy, father, 2731 East Lehigh Avenue, 
 Philadelphia, Pa. 
 
 KILROY, LAWRENCE B Private 
 
 Ambulance Company No. 337, Medical Depart- 
 ment, 339th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism 
 in action near Kadish, Russia, September 27-28, 
 1918. Acting as stretcher bearer to two companies 
 of infantry in action against the Bolsheviks, Private 
 Kilroy for two days and nights made his way 
 through swamps and forest to administer first aid 
 and carry wounded to the dressing station. His 
 work at all times was accomplished under sweeping 
 machine-gun and intense artillery fire, making it 
 necessary for him to crawl on his hands and knees 
 for long distances. Home address, Detroit, Mich. 
 
 KIMBALL, ROY EDMUND . . . 
 
 Private (First Class) 
 
 lOlst Field Battalion, Signal Corps. For extra- 
 ordinary heroism in action at Marcheville, France, 
 September 26, 1918. Private Kimball displayed re- 
 markable coolness and courage under violent bom- 
 bardment when he voluntarily repaired telephone 
 lines and rendered great assistance in maintaining 
 communication. Although wounded, he continued 
 his work until ordered evacuated by his command- 
 ing officer. Home address, Fred Henry Kimball, 
 father, 86 Lowden Avenue, Somerville, Mass. 
 
 KIMBALL, WALTER C. . . First Lieutenant 
 9th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near St Mihiel, France, September 12, 1918. 
 While advancing in the first wave of the advance of 
 September 12, he was forced to deploy his platoon 
 over a wide sector in thickly wooded territory in 
 order to maintain contact and liaison with the unit 
 on the flank. The crews of several machine-gun 
 nests were routed, and in one instance he captured 
 a machine-gun crew assisted by only two of his men. 
 Home address. New York City. 
 
 KINDLEY, FIELD E. . . First Lieutenant 
 Air Service. For extraordinary heroism in action 
 near Bourlon Wood, France, September 24, 1918. 
 Lieutenant Kindley attacked a formation of seven 
 hostile planes (type Fokker) and sent one crashing 
 to the ground. A bronze oak leaf is awarded to 
 Lieutenant Kindley for the following act of extra- 
 ordinary heroism in action near Marcoing, France, 
 September 27, 1918: Flying at a low altitude, this 
 ofiicer bombed the railway at Marcoing and drove 
 down an enemy balloon. He then attacked Ger- 
 man troops at a low altitude and silenced a hostile 
 machine gun, after which he shot down in flames an 
 enemy plane (type Halberstadt) which had attacked 
 him. Lieutenant Kindley has so far destroyed seven 
 enemy aircraft and driven down three out of con- 
 trol. Home address, Utzer Kindley, cousin, care 
 Bank of Gravette, Ark. 
 
 KING, DELANCY . . . First Lieutenant 
 108th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Ronssoy, France, September 29, 1918. 
 Lieutenant King was wounded early in the engage- 
 ment but he continued to lead his men until he re- 
 ceived a second wound. His gallantry under shell 
 and machine-gun fire and his disregard for his own 
 safety furnished a splendid example to all ranks. 
 Home address, Mrs. E. A. King, mother, 140 Bed- 
 ford Avenue, Buffalo, N. Y. 
 
 KING, EDWARD E. . . . First Sergeant 
 Company M, 16th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Fleville, France, October 4, 
 1918. Assuming command of his company after 
 the company commander had been wounded. Ser- 
 geant King reinforced it with remnants of other 
 units, leading the entire command through perilous 
 machine-gun and artillery fire to his objective. Af- 
 ter having consolidated his position, he led a volun- 
 teer patrol against several machine-gun nests, 
 which were harassing the position. Under violent 
 fire from these guns, he cleaned out the trouble- 
 some nests, with small losses to his forces. Home 
 address. Miss Helen King, sister, 632 Filmore 
 Street, Dayton, Ohio. 
 
 KING, FRED T Sergeant 
 
 Headquarters Company, 149th Field Artillery. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action near Bulson, 
 France, Noveniber 8-9, 1918. Placed in charge of a 
 telephone detail, he refused to be evacuated when 
 wounded by a splinter from a shell, which killed five 
 of his men and wounded twelve others. He remain- 
 ed on duty until the regiment left the line, inspiring 
 his men by his example of fortitude. Home ad- 
 dress, William A. King, father, 939 North Hazel 
 Street, Danville, 111. 
 
 KING, GEORGE Private 
 
 Company D, 16th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near the Argonne Forest, France, 
 October 9, 1918. He was a member of a reconnoit- 
 ering patrol which encountered heavy fire from hos- 
 tile machine guns. Private King advanced alone 
 and killed the gunners, enabling his patrol to com- 
 plete its mission. Home address, Mrs. Euphenia 
 King, mother, 171 Newlands Road, Glasgow, Scot- 
 land. 
 
 KING, HAROLD J Lieutenant 
 
 Deceased. 126th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Fismes, France, August 4, 
 1918. Advancing in the face of terrific maohine- 
 gun fire, Lieutenant King rescued a wounded man of 
 his platoon, the exploit being accomplished in broad 
 daylight. After carrying the man 150 yards, in full 
 view of the enemy, he stopped at request made by 
 the dying man. During the advance from the Ourcq 
 to the Vesle, he demonstrated most admirable 
 courage and fearlessness. While accompanying a 
 reconnaissance patrol, on the night of October 10-11, 
 
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 he was killed by sniper fire. Next of kin, James A. 
 King, M. D., father, 409 Water Street. Manistee, 
 Mich. 
 
 KING, HENRY M. . . Second Lieutenant 
 110th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action at Apremont, France, September 29, 1918. 
 During a determined enemy counterattack. 
 Lieutenant King (then sergeant) volunteered with 
 another soldier to locate the source of enemy fire 
 which was inflicting heavy casualties on his com- 
 pany. Going forward under fire and discovering 
 seven of the enemy, they opened fire, killing two, 
 wounding two and capturing a machine gun. Their 
 courageous feat materially aided his platoon to 
 continue the advance. Home address, Samuel J. 
 Eling, father. 111 Schearer Street, Greensburg, Pa. 
 
 KING, JAMES NORMAN . . . Captain 
 Chaplain, 310th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Thiaucourt, France, .Sep- 
 tember 16, 1918. He gave proof of unhesitating 
 devotion and energy far beyond all call of his duty 
 as battalion chaplain. He was continually on the 
 outpost lines searching for and burying the dead 
 and circulating among the men in the trenches. 
 During the entire period the line was subjected to 
 extremely heavy shelling from the enemy, yet he 
 allowed nothing to interfere with his having burial 
 services for the dead that were brought to the burial 
 ground located within the shelled area. He was 
 sent to the rear , but he prevailed upon the surgeon 
 to allow him to return to the front and continue his 
 work. Home address, Mrs. Kathleen King, 911 
 Franklin Street, Lima, Ohio. 
 
 KING, JESSE L Corporal 
 
 Deceased. Company D, 36l8t Infantry. For 
 extiaoidinary heroism in action near Gesnes, 
 France, September 26, 1918. Corporal King, to- 
 gether with two other soldiers, captured three en- 
 emy machine guns and 26 prisoners. Home ad- 
 dress, Mrs. Olive Jacobs, sister, Laramie, Wyo. 
 
 KING, OGDEN DOREMUS . . Lieutenant 
 Medical Corp? , U. S. N., attached to the 6th Ma- 
 chine Gun Battalion, U. S. M. C. For extraordin- 
 ary heroism in action near the Bois de Belleau, 
 June 9-10, 1918. On two successive days the regi- 
 mental aid station in which he was working was 
 struck by heavy shells and in each case demolished. 
 Ten men were killed and a number of wounded were 
 badly hurt by falling timbers and stone. Under 
 these harassing conditions this officer continued 
 without cessation his treatment of the wounded, 
 assisting in their evacuation and setting an inspir- 
 ing example of devotion and courage to the officers 
 and men serving under him. 
 
 KING, RICHARD E Private 
 
 Headquarters Company, 340th Field Artillery. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action near Marim- 
 bois Farm, France, November 4, 1918. Assisting 
 an officer in establishing communication with the 
 advancing infantry. Private King reached Marim- 
 bois Farm, where he found the place occupied by 
 the enemy. Armed with hand grenades, he ad- 
 vanced on a dugout, where he routed out 17 of the 
 enemy, bringing them back to our lines in the midst 
 of severe shell and maohine-gun fire. Home ad- 
 dress, Mrs. Genevieve King, mother, Rivola Apart- 
 ments, Seattle, Wash. 
 
 KINGSBURY, CARL O. . Hospital Apprentice 
 U' S. N. He displayed commendable action in 
 the immediate ca^e and attention incident to the 
 evacuation of more than 100 casualties following 
 the ga.s-shell bombardment on the morning of April 
 13, 191S, after he himself had been subjected to gas. 
 He worked incessantly, disregarding his own symp- 
 
 toms, until he had to be evacuated. Home ad- 
 dress, Mrs. Ella Kingsbury, mother, Newcastle, Pa. 
 
 KINKADE, BERTE L Corporal 
 
 Company D, 28th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Exermont, France, October 4, 
 1918. When a German 77mm. gun supported by 
 numerous machine guns broke the tank attack and 
 held up the infantry "dvance. Corporal Kinkade, 
 with two scouts, made an encircling movement 
 amid heavy fire and put the gun out of action, cap- 
 turing the entire crew. They cleaned out the en- 
 emy dugouts in the vicinity and returned with 
 forty prisoners, including an officer. Home address, 
 Mrs Martha Kinkade, mother, 414 East Kansas 
 Avenue, St. Joseph, Mo. 
 
 KINNEY, CLAIR A. . . . First Lieutenant 
 Deceased. Air Service, 49th Aero Squadron. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action near Doulcon, 
 France, October 4, 1918. With a patrol of six other 
 machines Lieutenant Kinney attacked 17 enemy 
 planes, (Fokker type). Diving into the midst of 
 the enemy formation he fired into one of the Ger- 
 man planes, and pursued it until it crashed to the 
 ground, though he was wounded by another Fokker, 
 which attacked him from the rear. After maneuver- 
 ing to escape his pursuer. Lieutenant Kinney im- 
 mediately attacked another enemy plane directly 
 in front of him, and forced it to the ground. In so 
 doing he was fired upon from behind by another 
 Fokker, several bullets stnking him in the body and 
 another setting fire to his gas tank. He succeeded 
 in making a safe landing. This gallant officer after- 
 ward died of his wounds. Next of kin, Mrs. M. P. 
 Kinney, mother, Endicott, Wash. 
 
 KINNEY, MARTIN H Sergeant 
 
 Company E, 315th Engineers. For extraordin- 
 ary heroism in action near Pont-a-Mousson, France, 
 September 26, 1918. After receiving orders to with- 
 draw from position, he saw an officer lying wounded 
 and helpless about 15 yards in advance of the line. 
 With utter disregard for his own safety he crawled 
 through heavy enemy fire from the front and flanks 
 to the aid of the officer and dragged him back about 
 50 yards to the shelter of a small mound, where he 
 dressed the officer's wound, and then carried him 
 through the barrage to a first-aid station. Home 
 address, Mrs. Fannie Kinney, mother, R. F. D. 10, 
 Box 162, Dallas, Texas. 
 
 KINSLEY, WILBERT E. . Second Lieutenant 
 Air Service, Pilot, 3d Observation Group. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action east of Cunel, 
 Verdun sector, France, October 7, 1918. While 
 staking the advanced lines of the 18th Division he 
 was attacked by eight enemy machines (Fokker 
 type), who dived out of a near-by cloud bank. Al- 
 though attacked simviltaneously by the enemy 
 planes, he placed his airplane in such position that 
 his observer, Second I.,ieutenant William O. Lord, 
 was able to shoot down and crush one enemy plane 
 and disable a second so badly that it was forced to 
 land a few kilometers inside the German lines. Lat- 
 er on the same mission, he was again attacked by a 
 patrol of five enemy scout machines and in a run- 
 ning fight he drove these off and succe.ssfullv com- 
 pleted his mission. Home address, Guy Kinsley, 
 brother, Washington Street, Winchester, Mass. 
 
 KIRK, EDGAR .... Second Lieutenant 
 2d Machine Gun Battalion. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 19, 
 1918. At a critical period in the attack south of 
 Soissons when the infantry was held up by a Ger- 
 man battery, he pushed forward with one of his 
 machine guns in the face of direct machine-eun and 
 artillery fire and by cool and courageous direction 
 of this gun put the battery out of action, thereby 
 
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 causing its capture and permitting the infantry to 
 advance. Home address, Robert Kirk, Princeton, 
 Ind. 
 
 KIRK, HENRY S Sergeant 
 
 Company B, 105th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action east of Ronssoy, France, Septem- 
 ber 29, 1918. During the operations against the 
 Hindenburg line Sergeant Kirk, with an officer and 
 two other sergeants, occupied an outpost position 
 in advance of the hne, which was attacked by a 
 superior force of the enemy. Sergeant Kirk assisted 
 in repulsing this attack and in killing ten Germans, 
 capturing five, and driving off the others. The 
 bravery and determination displayed by this group 
 was an inspiration to all who witnessed it. Home 
 address, Mrs. Ellen Kirk, mother, 138 West Ninety- 
 first Street, New York City. 
 
 KIRK, RICHARD M Sergeant 
 
 Company H, 361st Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Audenarde, Belgium, Novem- 
 ber 1, 1918. Sergeant Kirk was a member of a pa- 
 trol sent out to reconnoiter the town of Audenarde. 
 This patrol discovered several enemy machine-gun 
 sniper posts, located in buildings, which were en- 
 filading the streets of the town. Taking another 
 soldier with him, and dodging from building to 
 building, he entered one of these houses and cap- 
 tured two machine-gunners. Home address, Mrs. 
 Ethel Kirk, wife, care of Kemp M. Downs, Harlan, 
 Iowa. 
 
 KIRKPATRICK, CLIFFORD . . . 
 
 Private (First Class) 
 
 S. S. U. 647. For extraordinary heroism in action 
 at Sommerance, France, October 13-15, 1918. 
 While he was loading his ambulance at an advanced 
 dressing station Private Kirkpatriek was struck in 
 the back by a shell fragment and rendered uncon- 
 scious. Upon recovering, he drove his car through 
 heavy shell fire back to the field hospital and made 
 repeated trips until he was relieved. Two days 
 later Private Kirkpatriek, arriving at a point on the 
 road near an advanced post, saw a shell strike in the 
 middle of an infantry detachment moving up to the 
 line. He stopped his car, and, despite continuous 
 and intense shelling, loaded on three wounded sol- 
 diers, carried them to the nearest aid station, re- 
 turned, and continued the work of evacuation until 
 relieved. Home address, Prof. Edwin A. Kirkpat- 
 riek, father, 856 Main Street, North Leominster, 
 Mass. 
 
 KITE, GEORGE J Private 
 
 Company B, 102d Machine Gun Battalion For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Verdun, 
 France, October 24, 1918. After several runners 
 had been killed in the attempt. Private Kite volun- 
 teered and delivered an important message under a 
 hail of fire. Home address, David C. Kite, father, 
 Grove Hill, Va. 
 
 KJELLBERG, JOHN . . Second Lieutenant 
 Machine Gun Company, 102d Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Trugny, 
 France, July 23, 1918. Home address, Mrs Lydia 
 C. Kjellberg, mother, 112 Huntington Avenue, Bos- 
 ton, Mass. 
 
 KJOSE, CLARENCE O Corporal 
 
 Machine Gun Company, 7th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action at Clare Chenes 
 Woods, France, October 15, 1918. Advancing with 
 two squads in front of the company to which he 
 was attached, after being twice stopped by en- 
 filading machine-gun fire and losing half his de- 
 tachment Corporal Kjose continued to lead his 
 squad through the woods; and put out of action 
 an enemy machine-gun, which had been holding 
 up the advance of the Infantry. This soldier had 
 been wounded twice within the three preceding 
 
 days, but continued in action refusing to be evacu- 
 ated. Home address, Ed. Kjose, father, R. F. D. 2, 
 Akron, Ohio. 
 
 KLANSKA, FREDERIC Private 
 
 Deceased. Company F, 4th Infantry. For extra- 
 ordinary heroismin action near Le Charmel, France, 
 July 26, 1918. Private Klanska at great personal 
 risk voluntarily left his shelter and went 100 yards 
 into an open field swept by heavy machine-gun fire 
 and brought in a wounded man on his back. Home 
 address. Miss Mary Klanska, 1044 Barrett Avenue, 
 St. Paul, Minn. 
 
 KLAPETZKY, JOSEPH W. . . . Corpora] 
 Ambulance Company, 304th Sanitary Train. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Montfaucon, 
 France, September 29, 1918. Corporal Klapetzky 
 went through heavy shell fire into a station which 
 he knew contained a large quantity of ammunition 
 in order to rescue two wounded German prisoners. 
 He succeeded in carrying them to safety. Home ad- 
 dress, Joseph E. Klapetzky, father, 617 Katherine 
 Street, Syracuse, N. Y. 
 
 KLAVITER, EMIL O. . Private (First Class) 
 Machine Gun Company, 362d Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Gesnes, France, 
 September 29, 1918. Private Klaviter, a runner 
 and signalman, while carrying a message to the at- 
 tacking battalion, encountered an enemy machine- 
 gun nest. Single-handed he killed two of the Ger- 
 man machine-gunners and captured six others, to- 
 gether with their gun, ammunition, and belts. The 
 prisoners were then turned over to some other sol- 
 diers and forced to carry a wounded officer to the 
 rear, while Private Klaviter continued on his mis- 
 sion. Home address, Emil E. Klaviter, father, 
 Princeton, Wis. 
 
 KLEIBER, WALTER J Private 
 
 Deceased. Battery E, 10th Field Artillery. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Greves Farm, 
 France, July 14, 1918. Private Kleiber was acting 
 as telephone operator at a gun in a detached posi- 
 tion, when all the crew became casualties. With an- 
 other soldier, he courageously continued to fire the 
 piece under the heaviest bombardment until it was 
 struck by a shell and he was killed. Next of kin, 
 Mrs. Laura Kleiber, mother. Whiting, Ind. 
 
 KLEIN, IRVING Corporal 
 
 Company A, 308th Infantry. For repeated acts 
 of extraordinary heroism in action near Binarville, 
 France, September 29, 1918, and Charlevaux, 
 France, October 3-7, 1918. On September 29, after 
 locating the position of three enemy machine-guns, 
 he succeeded in silencing one, took up a position 
 against the other two under intense shell fire, and 
 sent back information to his company commander 
 which made it possible to clean out the entire nest. 
 On October 3, although wounded seriously. Corporal 
 Klein continued to assist his men in repulsing the 
 attack of an enemy combat patrol. Home address, 
 Bernard Klein, brother, 121 Ludlow Street, Yon- 
 kers, N. Y. 
 
 KLICK, ALBERT W Sergeant 
 
 Company H, 103d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bois de St. Remy, France, 
 September 12, 1918. With the aid of six comrades. 
 Sergeant Klick attacked and put out of action a ma- 
 chine-gun which was checking the advance of his 
 company. Later he captured, without aid, about 20 
 prisoners, and, while advancing against another 
 nest, he was twice wounded. Although in severe 
 pain, he declined the use of a litter, walking three 
 kilometers to a dressing station. Home address, 
 Mrs. August Hofifmeister, 207 Main Street, Fairfield, 
 Me. 
 
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 KLIER, GEORGE J. . . Private (First Class) 
 Company G, 320th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Verdun, France, October H, 
 1918. While his platoon was being forced back. Pri- 
 vate Klier remained to bind np the wounds of a 
 comrade, although he himself was suffering from a 
 painful wound. He then refused to be taken to the 
 rear until all the others had been evacuated. Home 
 address, Mrs. Anna KUer, mother, 4222 Milgate 
 Street, Pittsburgh, Pa. 
 
 KLINE, DAVID Private 
 
 Medical Detachment, 341st Machine-Gun Bat- 
 talion. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
 Remonville and Barricourt, France, November 1-2, 
 1918. Attached to a company immediately behind 
 the assault battalion of infantry. Private KUne 
 worked uncea.singly, giving aid and treatment to 
 the wounded in this vicinity in an area constantly 
 swept by intense fire from all arms. Displaying the 
 highest devotion to duty and disregard for his own 
 safety he frequently worked in plain view of the 
 enemy. Home address, Daniel Khne, father, 2103J^ 
 Chicago Street, Omaha, Neb. 
 
 KLINE, ORVAL . . . Second Lieutenant 
 11th Machine-Gun Battalion. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action northeast of Nantillois, France, 
 October 12, 1918. While the infantry was falling 
 back 200 meters to take cover from heavy artillery 
 and machine-gun fire, he, with his platoon sergeant, 
 stayed at their one remaining machine-gun, which 
 they continued to operate for 45 minutes, until the 
 infantry position was reestablished. They not only 
 successfully covered withdrawal of the infantry, but 
 also captured a German machine-gun and three 
 prisoners. Home address, Mrs. Howard Lee, 
 Blooniington, Md. 
 
 KLINE, ROBERT J Sergeant 
 
 Deceased. Company D, 126th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Gesnes, north- 
 west of Verdun, France, October 5, 1918. Picking 
 up a light Maxim gun and ammunition left by the 
 retreating enemy, he advanced in front of his com- 
 pany's line and supported it with enfilading fire so 
 effectively that he was soon made the target of 
 many German guns. With the utmost coolness and 
 entire disregard for his own safety, he continued to 
 give appreciable support with his captured gun until 
 he was killed by the hostile m.achine-gun fire. His 
 example of bravery and audacity was an inspiration 
 to the whole command. Next of kin, Miss Ruth 
 Kline, sister, Saranac, Ionia County, M'ch. 
 
 KLINGE, WALTER . . Private (First Class) 
 Company M, 105th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near St. Souplet, France, October 
 17, 1918. When sent out as a scout with a small pat- 
 rol consisting of an officer and two men, Private 
 Khnge courageously went ahead alone, killed two 
 enemy scouts, whom he encountered, and drove the 
 gunners away from two machine-guns. When the 
 patrol came up the capture of the guns was com- 
 pleted with their assistance. Home address, 
 Charies H. KUnge, brother, 1908 Silver Street, 
 Brooklyn, N. Y. 
 
 KLINGER, WALTER W Sergeant 
 
 Deceased. Company B, 113th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action at Bois D'Etrayes, 
 France, October 23, 1918. Two of his companions 
 having been killed. Sergeant Klinger advanced alone 
 upon one of the enemy's strongest machine-gun 
 nests and destroyed it with hand grenades. He was 
 later killed while administering first aid to a 
 wounded soldier. Next of kin, Mrs. Mary Rummell, 
 mother, 70 Ogden Street, Newark, N. J. 
 
 KMIOTEK, ALOYSIMS .... Private 
 Company A, 4th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 
 heroism in action near Grand Ballois Farm, France, 
 July 15, 1918. Although badly wounded. Private 
 Kmiotek continued to perform his duties as runner 
 and before he would accept relief notified adjoining 
 relays that his post was disabled. Home address, 
 Antonio Kmiotek, 102 West Miller Street, New 
 Castle. Pa. 
 
 KNAUFF, RALPH E Private 
 
 Battery D, 107th Field Artillery. For extraor- 
 dinary heroism in action near Montsaint Martin, 
 France, August 19, 1918. Seeing another soldier 
 fall seriously wounded, Private Knauff ran to his 
 assistance and, under heavy shell fire, carried him 
 to safety. Home address, Mrs. Jeanett Knauff, 
 mother, 165 Eighth Street, Renovo, Pa. 
 
 KNESS, KARL F Private 
 
 Company A, 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne, 
 France, October 4, 1918. Private Kness volunteer- 
 ed and a.ssisted a wounded comrade to get to the 
 rear, going through an area swept by terrific ma- 
 chine-gun and artillery fire for a distance of more 
 than a kilometer. He carried the wounded man the 
 greater part of the distance. Home address, Minnie 
 E. Kness, mother, 147 South Greene Street, Wi- 
 chita, Kans. 
 
 KNIGHT, HENRY Private 
 
 Company D, 30th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Crezancy, France, July 15, 
 1918. After his company had been reheved Private 
 Knight remained to guide the new organization 
 through the intense artillery and machine-gun fire, 
 and for three days carried food and water to the 
 wounded, who could not be removed during the 
 bombardment. Home address, Mrs. Walter Froz- 
 ier, aunt, Easton, Me. 
 
 KNIGHT, PAUL R. . . . First Lieutenant 
 308th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Binarville, France, October 3-5, 1918. 
 Although he had been twice wounded, he led his 
 company in four attempts to cut through a heavy 
 barbed-wire entanglement to capture Hill 205 in 
 the Forest of Argonne, France, in order to reach 
 two battaUons of his regiment which had been cut 
 off by the enemy. Home address, Mrs. Albert C. 
 Knight, mother, 541 West Thirty-fourth Street, 
 New York City. 
 
 KNOKE, EUGENE F Private 
 
 Company M, 362d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Gesnes, France, September 
 29, 1918. Private Knoke performed his duties as 
 company runner with the utmost fearlessness, cross- 
 ing fire-swept fields on two occasions to carry im- 
 portant messages to neighboring units. Home ad- 
 dress, Frank Knoke, father, Glasston, Mont. 
 
 KNOWLES, JAMES Jr., . . First Lieutenant 
 Air Service, 95th Aero Squadron. For extraor- 
 dinary heroism in action near Montfaucon, France, 
 October 9, 1918. While on a voluntary patrol over 
 the enemy's lines he observed three enemy Fokkers 
 attacking one of our balloons. He unhesitatingly 
 attacked, and in a bitter combat that lasted for five 
 minutes he succeeded in bringing one of the enemy 
 planes down in flames and driving off the others. 
 Home address, James Knowles, father, 51 Brattle 
 Street, Cambridge, Mass. 
 
 KOBERNAT, JAMES F Private 
 
 Deceased. Company M, 307th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action in the forest of Ar- 
 gonne, France, October 1, 1918. Private Kobernat 
 succeeded in establishing an automatic rifle post 
 under heavy machine-gun fire. In the face of this 
 
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 heavy fire he continually advanced until he was 
 killed. Next of kin, Joe Kobernat, brother, Hill 
 City, Minn. 
 
 KOCAK, MATEJ Sergeant 
 
 Company C, 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action in the Villers-Cotter- 
 ets forest, south of Soissons, France, July 18, 1918. 
 He advanced ahead of the American line and cap- 
 tured a machine gun and its crew. Later the same 
 day he took command of several squads of allied 
 troops and led them forward in the advance. Home 
 address, Albany, N. Y. 
 
 KOCHANIK, JOHN Corporal 
 
 Deceased. Company K, 127th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Fismes, 
 France, August 4, 1918. Ordering his squad to take 
 cover. Corporal Kochanik, single-handed, rushed 
 an enemy machine gun and killed the two Germans 
 manning it. As he was turning the captured gun 
 on the enemy, this courageous soldier was killed by 
 a sniper. Next of kin, Walter Kochanik, brother, 
 1002 Seventh Avenue, Milwaukee, Wis. 
 
 KOCHENSPARGER, JAMES . . Sergeant 
 Deceased. Company F, 166th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action northwest of Cha- 
 teau-Thierry, France, July 29, 1918. He was killed 
 on July 29, 1918, when establishing an outpost be- 
 yond the edge of Seringes-et-Nesles, which had 
 just been captured by our forces. Throughout the 
 attack he led his section of automatic riflemen with 
 the greatest gallantry, giving an example of cour- 
 age and bravery that was an inspiration to the men 
 of his command. Next of kin, Charles F. and 
 Merry E. Kochensparger, Circleville, Ohio. 
 
 KOEHLER, KURT H. A Private 
 
 Company A, 1st Engineers. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Verdun, France, October 9, 
 1918. Operating without assistance a machine gun 
 which he secured by crawUng out ahead of our lines, 
 he successfully resisted a greatly superior force of 
 the enemy, killing several and causing the rest to 
 retreat. When wounds in the shoulder made it im- 
 possible for him to further operate the gun he ren- 
 dered it unserviceable with a pick handle before re- 
 tiring and reporting to his company commander. 
 Home address, Mrs. S. Koehler, mother, Hillsdale, 
 Ore. 
 
 KOEPPEL, OSCAR Captain 
 
 166th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Seringes, France, July 27, 1918. After 
 being severely wounded while leading his men 
 through an intense barrage, Captain Koeppel re- 
 fused to leave his company until they had been es- 
 tablished on the front Une and all orders and in- 
 etructions turned over to the next in command. 
 Home address, Mrs. Mignon B. Koeppel, wife, Li- 
 den Heights, Ohio. 
 
 KOERPER, FRANK P Corporal 
 
 Headquarters Company, 131st Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Gercourt, 
 France, September 26, 1918. Under heavy ma- 
 chine-gun fire Corporal Koerper crept up to a 
 church and captured four of the enemy who were 
 operating machine-guns from this building. Home 
 address, Mrs. Rosalie Koerper, wife, 1113 Wolfram 
 Street, Chicago, 111. 
 
 KOFMEHL, WILLIAM H. . Second Lieutenant 
 Company C, 15th Machine Gun Battalion, For 
 extraordinary heroism in action north of Verdun, 
 France, October 21, 1918. After his platoon had 
 Buffered heavy casualties in the Bois des Rappes 
 from machine-gun fire he located the enemy guns, 
 and, rallying a handful of his men, charged the en- 
 emy positions, capturing 37 prisoners. After get- 
 
 ting his own machine guns in position Lieutenant 
 Kofmehl, seeing that one of his gunners had been 
 wounded, operated the gun himself, setting an ex- 
 cellent example to his men. Home address, Mrs. 
 Joseph Kofmehl, mother. Parley, Iowa. 
 
 KOGLER, JOHN M Private 
 
 Medical Detachment, 26th Infantry. In spite 
 of the fact that he had been severely wounded him- 
 self near Soissons, France, July 18, 1918, he refused 
 to be relieved, and continued to treat wounded 
 under fire for two days. Home address, Mrs. Mar- 
 garet Kogler, mother, 1447 North Fulton Avenue, 
 Baltimore, Md. 
 
 KOHLWYCK, OREN C Private 
 
 Deceased. Company M, 118th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Villeret, 
 France, September 27, 1918. He displayed marked 
 bravery as battalion runner, fearlessly exposing 
 himself to heavy fire to deUver important messages. 
 Volunteering to deliver a message which necessitat- 
 ed his crossing a barrage of high explosive, shrapnel 
 and gas shells, he was mortally wounded. Next of 
 kin, WilUam H. Kohlwyck, father, Humbolt, Tenn. 
 
 KOHN, MARIAN Corporal 
 
 Company B, 8th Machine Gun BattaUon. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action during the Argonne- 
 Meuse offensive, France, October 5-6, 1918. See- 
 ing his platoon commander and platoon sergeant 
 buried by a shell explosion. Corporal Kohn left his 
 trench, and, in the face of perilous machine-gun and 
 shell fire, single-handed rescued his comrades from 
 the caved-in trench. Home address, Toledo, Ohio. 
 
 KOHN. MAT A Corporal 
 
 Company K, 145th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Heurne, Belgium, November 
 4, 1918. Corporal Kohn went through heavy shell 
 and machine-gun fire for a distance of 100 yards 
 and carried a wounded comrade to safety. Home 
 address. Mat Kohn, Wabasha, Minn. 
 
 KOIJANE, FRANK A Sergeant 
 
 Company G, 132d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Hamel, Belgium, July 4, 1918. 
 While digging in at his final objective he came under 
 fire from a hostile machine gun in a sunken road 200 
 yards to the right front. With Lieutenant Yagle 
 and two Australian soldiers, he rushed the position 
 and captured the gun and eight prisoners. Home 
 address, Mrs. Elsie Koijane, wife, 2224 Troy Street, 
 Chicago, 111. 
 
 KOLEMAN, NORMAN .... Sergeant 
 Battery C, 119th Field Artillery. For extra- 
 ordinary heroism in action near Lea Pres Farm, 
 France, August 9, 1918. Sergeant Koleman had 
 just returned with his gun crew to their dugout, 
 after maintaining fire for twelve hours, under heavy 
 bombardment, when a shell of large caliber struck 
 directly over the dugout, killing or wounding the 
 entire crew. Regardless of the fact that he himself 
 had been wounded in nine places. Sergeant Kole- 
 man immediately walked and crawled to the nearest 
 helter to secure aid for this men. Home address, 
 Perry Koleman, father, Lindsey, Ohio. 
 
 KOLONCZYK, WASYL .... Private 
 
 Company C, 107th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near St. Souplet, France, October 
 18, 1918. Private Kolonczyk is awarded an oak 
 leaf cluster, to be worn with the distinguished- 
 service cross awarded him November 11, 1918. 
 After the advance of his company had been stopped 
 by strong hostile machine-gun fire. Private Kolon- 
 czyk, with three companions, advanced far ahead 
 of the front Une to attack an enemy position located 
 in a large farmhouse. By skillful maneuvering in 
 
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 the broad daylight they covered all entrances to the 
 house and forced the surrender of the entire force of 
 the enemy, numbering 36 men and two officers. 
 During the exploit they killed two Germans, who 
 attempted to take cover in the cellar. Home ad- 
 dress, Michael Mazur, friend, 72 Canvas Street, 
 Cohoes. N. Y. 
 
 KOON, CARTER R Private 
 
 Deceased. Company B, 1st Engineers. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action south of Soissons, 
 France, July 20, 1918. He volunteered and obtain- 
 ed the permission of his company commander to 
 pass through an area then under heavy shell fire for 
 the purpose of recovering wounded comrades. He 
 made two trips successfully, but on his third trip he 
 was mortally wounded. Next of kin, Mrs. Fannie 
 H. White, mother, Princeton, Ky. 
 
 KOON, ETHEN S First Lieutenant 
 
 119th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Ypres, Belgium, August 31, 1918. Ig- 
 noring his severe wound, suffered in the advance of 
 his platoon against the enemy south of Ypres, 
 Lieutenant Koon remained with his men until all 
 the wounded had been evacuated, and personally 
 directed the reorganization of his position until or- 
 dered to the rear by his commanding officer. Home 
 address, Mrs. J. N. Koon, mother, Post-office Box 
 343, Asheville. N. C. 
 
 KOPP, HENRY . . . Private (First Class) 
 Company G, 28th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near St. Mihiel, France, Septem- 
 ber 12, 1918. Private Kopp displayed excellent 
 courage in capturing a machine gun, which he turn- 
 ed upon an adjoining trench, forcing 20 of the en- 
 emy to surrender. Home address, Henry Kopp, 
 father, Brooklyn, N. Y. 
 
 KORMAN, FRANK A Private 
 
 Company S, 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne, 
 France, October 4-6, 1918. When volunteers were 
 called for to rescue another member of his company 
 who was severely wounded. Private Korman re- 
 sponded and in plain view of the enemy carried his 
 wounded comrade to shelter through heavy ma- 
 chine-gun fire. Home address, John J. Korman, 
 father, 26 Delle Avenue, Roxbury, Mass. 
 
 KORN, WALTER S Sergeant 
 
 Company G, 120th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, Septem- 
 ber 29, 1918. He continued to lead his platoon in 
 attack on the Hindenburg line after he had received 
 a wound from shrapnel. He was later knocked 
 down by a rock thrown by a shell explosion, twice 
 more wounded by shrapnel, but continued to lead 
 his platoon until he received a severe wound, which 
 necessitated his evacuation. He personally cap- 
 tured two prisoners in the attack. Home address, 
 Miss Ruth Korn, sister, Leetonia, Ohio. 
 
 KORSYSKO. GEORGE .... Private 
 
 Deceased. Company H, 132d Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Forges, 
 France, September 26, 1918. During the action in 
 Forges wood. Private Korsysko, single-handed, at- 
 tacked and captured several machine guns, killing 
 the gunners with hand grenades. It was while he 
 was thus engaged that he was killed. Next of kin, 
 Mike Korsysko, brother, Chicago, 111. 
 
 KORTH, HERMAN Sergeant 
 
 Company D, 121st Machine Gun Battalion. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action near Juvigny, 
 north of Soissons, France, August 31, 1918. Under 
 heavy fire from machine guns and artillery, he 
 crawled to the crest of a hill, setting stakes to line 
 our artillery on enemy machine-gun emplacements. 
 
 He remained in observation in this perilous position 
 for half an hour, signaling back when our own troops 
 were endangered by the fire of the batteries. Home 
 address, Mrs. Gusta Korth, mother, Fond du Lac, 
 Wis. 
 
 KOSIKOWSKI. STANISLAW . . . Private 
 Company C, 308th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Binarville, France, October 
 2-7, 1918. During the time when his company was 
 isolated in the Argonne forest and cut off from 
 communication with friendly troops. Private Kosi- 
 kowski, together with another soldier, volunteered 
 to carry a message through the German lines, al- 
 though he was aware that several unsuccessful at- 
 tempts had been previously made by patrols and 
 members of which were either killed, wounded or 
 driven back. By his courage and determination, he 
 succeeded in delivering the message and brought 
 relief to his battalion. Home address, Joseph Kosi- 
 kowski, brother, 195 Hall Avenue, Maspeth, Long 
 Island. N Y. 
 
 KOSS, MAX S Private 
 
 Company K, 47th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near St. Thibaut, France, August 
 8-9, 1918. Private Koss volunteered to patrol the 
 valley along the railroad tracks north of St. Thibaut 
 for the purpose of locating machine-gun nests. He 
 was wounded early in the morning, but he remained 
 in the valley until the next night, securing the in- 
 formation for which he was sent, and killing two 
 Germans. Home address, Mrs. Josephine W. Koss, 
 mother, Normandie Hotel, Columbus, Ohio. 
 
 KOSTAK, FRANK F Private 
 
 Company G, 131st Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Chipilly Ridge, France, August 
 9, 1918. Single-handed, Private Kostak, with 
 great gallantry, attacked a machine-gun position, 
 capturing two machine guns and seven prisoners. 
 Home address, August Kostak, father, 2430 South 
 Post Avenue, Chicago, 111. 
 
 KOUTS, WILLIAM McK. . . . Sergeant 
 Company D, 361st Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Gesnes, France, September 
 26, 1918 Sergeant Kouts, together with two other 
 soldiers, captured three enemy machine guns and 
 26 prisoners. Home address, Ray Kouts, Crescent, 
 Okla. 
 
 KOWALKOWSKI, LEO .... Private 
 
 Company E, 137th Infantry. Having previously 
 made several trips to the rear with wounded com- 
 rades under heavy shell fire. Private Kowalkowslci, 
 with another litter bearer, after making three at- 
 tempts succeeded in j-eaching their battalion com- 
 mander who lay wounded under heavy machine-gun 
 fire and carried him back to safety. Home address, 
 Mrs. Martha Yerkey, sister, 1321 North Twentieth 
 Street, St. Louis, Mo. 
 
 KOWASKI, LEWIS Corporal 
 
 Company B, 28th Infantry. Near Cantigny, 
 France, on May 28-30, 1918, he captured an enemy 
 machine gun and aided materially in breaking up a 
 counterattack by using it against his foes. In com- 
 pany with his captain he led the way to a dugout 
 which he had located in capturing the machine gun 
 and assisted in taking nine prisoners. Home ad- 
 dress, Mrs. Lewis Kowaski, wife. Harbor, Ind. 
 
 KOZLOSKI, JOHN Private 
 
 Company A, 4th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Grand Ballois Farm, France, 
 July 14-15, 1918. Private Kozloski repeatedly 
 volunteered and delivered messages over routes 
 where all previous runners had either been killed or 
 wounded. Home address, Peter Kozloski, father, 
 329 South Bond Street, Baltimore, Md. 
 
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 KRAMER, HENRY G Corporal 
 
 Company D, 107th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Ronssoy, France, September 
 29, 1918. During the operations against the Hin- 
 denburg line Corporal Kramer, with four other sol- 
 diers, left shelter and went forward into an open 
 field under heavy shell and machine-gun fire and 
 succeeded in bandaging and carrying back to our 
 lines two wounded men Home address, Mrs. W. 
 Kramer, mother. New York City. 
 
 KRAMPS, CLARENCE O. . . . Corporal 
 Battery C, 10th Field Artillery. For extraordin- 
 ary heroism in action near St. Eugene, France, July 
 14-15, 1918 Corporal Kramps remained on duty as 
 chief of section after being very severely wounded. 
 Later in the action when one of his gun crew was 
 wounded, he was hfted to the seat and continued 
 to tire the piece in addition to his other duties until 
 forcibly taken from the seat and sent to an aid sta- 
 tion. Here it was found that he had been wounded 
 in four places. Home address, Mrs. Anna Jones, 
 mother, 16 South Minnie Avenue, Rosedale, Kans. 
 
 KRASIGROCH, PAUL J. . Second Lieutenant 
 6th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Bois De Chatillon, France, November 5-6, 
 1918. Despite severe leg wounds Lieutenant Krasi- 
 groch remained on duty with his company through- 
 out the entire action, refusing treatment until his 
 objective had been reached and the remainder of 
 his company reorganized and a liaison established. 
 On the following day after first aid had been given 
 he returned immediately to duty, and during the 
 remaining advances commanded in a most skillful 
 and courageous manner, he being the only officer 
 left with the organization. Home address, Mrs. 
 Anna Krasigroch, mother, 709 Sixth Street, Mil- 
 waukee, Wis. 
 
 KRAUSE, WILLIAM H. . . First Sergeant 
 Company C, 108th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Ronssoy, France, September 
 29, 1918. He displayed great gallantry during the 
 operations against the Hindenburg line. A smoke 
 barrage was put down by the enemy between his 
 company and the company on the left. The com- 
 pany commander having been wounded. Sergeant 
 Krause sent a soldier to establish liaison with the 
 company on the left. When this soldier was severe- 
 ly wounded and unable to accomplish his mission. 
 Sergeant Krause went himself and succeeded in 
 reaching the company. While returning to his own 
 company. Sergeant Krause met a party of Germans 
 attempting to break through the gap between the 
 two companies. In a personal encounter he killed 
 a German officer and forced the rest of the party to 
 withdraw. Home address, Mrs Clara L. Krause, 
 wife, 314 Marguerite Avenue,*Syracuse, N. Y. 
 
 KREIS, JACOB Private 
 
 Company I, 47th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at St. Thibaut, France, August 10, 
 1918. Accompanied by another soldier, he pene- 
 trated the enemy's lines and patrolled a sector from 
 the north bank of the River Vesle to the town of 
 Bazoches. These two men entered an enemy dug- 
 out and killed two Germans, at the same time locat- 
 ing a machine-gun emplacement. Home address, 
 Henry Gross, friend, 915 Erie Avenue, Sheboygan, 
 Wis- 
 
 KRIGBAUM, WILLIAM L. . . . Captain 
 Company A, 124th Machine Gun Battalion. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action near Bois de 
 Chaume, France, October 9, 1918. When the bat- 
 talion to which Captain Krigbaum was attached 
 had reached its objective north of Bois de Chaume, 
 it was subjected to two counterattacks. The right 
 flank of the battalion was left exposed and all the 
 gun crews on that flank were either killed or wound- 
 ed and the guns put out of action. At the most 
 
 critical time of this emergency. Captain Krigbaum 
 alone mounted a captured German machine gun 
 and so successfully operated it against the enemy 
 that the counterattack was stopped and the flank 
 of the battalion saved from serious losses. Home 
 address, William L. Krigbaum, father, 432 South 
 Main Street, Decatur, 111. 
 
 KROMER, CHESTER C Corporal 
 
 Company K, 128th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Juvigny, France August 30, 
 1918. Corporal Kromer voluntarily made four 
 trips in front of the line, under machine-gun and 
 artillery fire, and brought in four wounded men, 
 who had been left in an exposed position after a 
 withdrawal of the line. Home address, Mrs. J. D. 
 Kromer, mother, 618 Logan Street, Grand Rapids, 
 Mich. 
 
 KROTOSHINSKY, ABRAHAM . . Private 
 Company K, 307th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action in Argonne Forest, France, Octo- 
 ber 6, 1918. Private Krotoshinsky was on liaison 
 duty with a battalion of the 308th Infantry which 
 was surrounded by the enemy north of the Forest 
 De la Buironne in the Argonne Forest. After pa- 
 trols and runners had been repeatedly shot down 
 while attempting to carry back word of the battal- 
 ion's position and condition. Private Krotoshinsky 
 volunteered for the mission and successfully ac- 
 complished it. Home address, H. Newman, 811 
 Ritter Place, Bronx, New York City. 
 
 KRUEGER, ARTHUR Private 
 
 Company B, 131st Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Consenvoye, France, October 
 9, 1918. While his platoon was halted by murderous 
 fire of the enemy, Private Krueger crawled from a 
 shell hole, in which he was seeking shelter, and 
 made his way forward to the aid of a wounded com- 
 rade. On the way, he was wounded, but bravely 
 continued on, until he had dressed the wounds of 
 his comrade. He then insisted on walking to the 
 dressing station for treatment of his own wounds. 
 Home address, Mrs. Bertha Krueger, mother, 
 Chicago, 111. 
 
 KRUEZMAN, WILLIAM A. . . . Private 
 82d Company, 6th Marines. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bayonville, France, Novem- 
 ber 1, 1918. Private Kruezman volunteered and 
 went forward to reconnoiter a ravine which was in- 
 fested with hostile machine guns, returning with 
 several prisoners. Home address, Mrs. EUzabeth 
 Kruezman, Batesville, Ind. 
 
 KRUGER, ANTHONY J Sergeant 
 
 Company K, 308th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Wilhelmplatz, France, Sep- 
 tember 29, 1918. Sergeant Kruger vvas ordered to 
 take his platoon and capture a machine gun which 
 was holding up the advance of the company and 
 causing many casualties Without hesitation. Ser- 
 geant Kruger, armed with an automatic pistol, and, 
 with utter disregard for his personal safety, charged 
 the machine gun, stopping only when he was render- 
 ed unconscious by two bullet wounds in the neck. 
 Home address, Mildred Kruger, mother, 1702 Ocean 
 Avenue, Patchogue, Long Island, N. Y. 
 
 KRUM, JAMES EDWARD . . . Sergeant 
 Company E, 131st Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Hamel, Belgium, July 4, 1918. 
 Although severely wounded in the right arm at the 
 beginning of the engagement, he continued forward 
 as squad leader, exhibiting great gallantry and set- 
 ting an inspiring example to his men. After his 
 wound had been dressed he insisted upon returning 
 to duty with his platoon. Home address, Harold 
 Krum, brother, 6504 Nordica Avenue, Norwood 
 Park, III. 
 
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 KRZYKWA, ALBERT S Private 
 
 Company M, 126th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Romagne, France, October 
 14, 1918 In an attack on Cote Dame Marie the 
 126th Infantry was held up, owing to intense enemy 
 mac)jine-gun fire and grenades. Private Krzykwa 
 volunteered as a member of a combat patrol which 
 cut through the enemy lines, capturing ten machine- 
 guns, killed and captured 15 of the enemy, and 
 forced a large number to surrender, clearing that 
 part of the Cote Dame Marie of the enemy, enabl- 
 ing the regiment to continue their advance. Home 
 address, Mrs. Francis Krzykwa, mother, R. F. 
 D. 2. Alto. Mich. 
 
 KUBACKI, STEVE Sergeant 
 
 Company D, 55th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Jaulny, France, November 
 10, 1918. After leading his platoon to its objective, 
 and having consolidated a defense position, Sergeant 
 Kubacki alone went forward under heavy shell fire 
 to reconnoiter the enemy's position. Finding the 
 area clear, he moved his platoon 300 yards forward 
 to a more favorable position, which he held despite 
 the fierce fire of the enemy. Home address, John 
 Marmurowicz, uncle, 1064 Ninth Avenue, Milwau- 
 kee, Wis. 
 
 KUDER, HAWARD F Sergeant 
 
 Battery F, 10th Field Artillery. For extraordin- 
 ary heroism in action near Greves Farm, France, 
 July 14-15, 1918. Sergeant Kuder volunteered to 
 carry messages after communication had been bro- 
 ken off. Although wounded, he refused to be re- 
 lieved, and continued making trips to the batteries 
 throughout the heavy bombardment, without 
 thought of personal safety. Home address, Mrs. 
 Mattie E. Kuder, mother, 5435 Spruce Street, Phil- 
 adelphia, Pa. 
 
 KUHLMAN, ALFRED H Private 
 
 116th Ambulance Company, 103d Sanitary Train. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action near Haumont, 
 France, October 11, 1918. Private Kuhlman, a 
 stretcher bearer, gave proof of great courage and 
 high sense of duty by helping transport a wounded 
 soldier to a dressing station under heavy fire, by 
 which three other stretcher bearers were killed or 
 seriously wounded. Private Kuhlman was himself 
 wounded, but he nevertheless returned to the shell- 
 swept area and assisted in rescuing a wounded officer 
 and six wounded soldiers. Home address. Max C. 
 Kuhlman, father, Rogers City, Mich. 
 
 KUHLMAN, GEORGE WINFIELD 
 
 Second Lieutenant 
 
 Engineers. He was sent on the night of August 
 5-6, 1918, to make a reconnaissance of all possible 
 means of crossing the River Vesle, near Fismes, 
 France. It had been reported that the Germans had 
 all retreated from the south bank of the river, but 
 he found that such was not the case: they were there 
 in force. Nevertheless, such was his bravery and 
 determination that he crossed into and through the 
 German lines, made a full reconnaissance, and re- 
 turned with his report. Home address, Mrs. Wil- 
 liam Kuhlman, mother, Ghdden, Wis. 
 
 KUKOSKI, JOHN Private 
 
 49th Company, oth Regiment, U. S M. C. At 
 Chateau-Thierry, France, on June 6, 1918, alone he 
 charged a machine-gun and with the utmost brav- 
 ery captured it and its crew, including an officer. 
 Home address, Stanley Kukoski, brother, 688 Tenth 
 Avenue, Milwaukee, Wis. 
 
 KUNZIE, HARRY E Corporal 
 
 Deceased. Company I, 126th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Cierges, France, 
 August 1, 1918. He crawled out in advance of his 
 company and, single-handed, killed the six Germans 
 
 forming the crew of a machine-gun. He then con- 
 tinued forward to silence another gun, being mor- 
 tally wounded in the attempt. Next of kin, Wil- 
 liam G. Kunzie, 423 South Stewart Avenue, Big 
 Rapids, Mich. 
 
 KURLE, CHRISTIAN Private 
 
 Company H, 307th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Oches, France, November 4, 
 1918. Exposing himself to heavy machine-gun fire. 
 Private Kurle crossed an open field 300 yards wide 
 and rescued a severely wounded comrade. Home 
 address, John Kurle, Wishek, N. D. 
 
 KYLE, ERNEST C Private 
 
 116th Ambulance Company, 104th Sanitary 
 Train. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
 Haumont, France, October 11, 1918. Private Kyle, 
 a stretcher bearer, gave proof of great courage and 
 high sense of duty by helping transport a wounded 
 soldier to a dressing station under heavy enemy fire, 
 by which three other stretcher bearers were killed or 
 seriouslyw ounded. He repeatedly returned to 
 shellswept area and assisted in rescuing the 
 wounded. Home address, Mrs. Clara Kyle, mother, 
 450 Millers Avenue, Portland, Ore 
 
 LABOUR, RENE Captain 
 
 415th Infantry, French Army, attached to 307th 
 Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
 Fismes, France, September 2, and near Grand-Pr6, 
 France, October 15-16, 1918. Captain Labour dis- 
 played singular bravery in going forward in the face 
 of violent machine-gun fire to inspect the technical 
 organization of the sector, prior to the attack on 
 Fismes of September 2. During the night of Octo- 
 ber 15-16, under perilous artillery and trench-mor- 
 tar fire, he visited the front line and obtained most 
 valuable information which aided materially in the 
 capture of the town. Home address, Jeanne Vean 
 Labour, mother, 60 Rue Chateau D'eau, Paris, 
 P>ance. 
 
 LA BUHN, EDMUND C. . Second Lieutenant 
 116th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Brabant, France, October, 1918. Becom- 
 ing detached from his regular organization on Octo- 
 ber 8, Lieutenant LaBuhn, accompanied by five sol- 
 diers, attached himself to another company and 
 voluntarily took part in the offensive operations. 
 Leading his men, he charged a machine-gun nest 
 and captured several guns and four prisoners. He 
 continued in action with this company until wound- 
 ed on October 9, 1918. Home address, Detroit, Mich. 
 
 LACOSSE, LAWRENCE J Private 
 
 Company K, 107th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action east of Ronssoy, France, Septem- 
 ber 29, 1918. Private Lacosse, with three other sol- 
 diers, went out into an open field under heavy shell 
 and machine-gun fire and succeeded in carrying back 
 to our lines four seriously wounded men. Home ad- 
 dress, Mrs. Matilda Lacosse, mother, 92 Franklin 
 Street, Malone, N. Y. 
 
 LA CROIX, ORIE H Corporal 
 
 Company A, 308th Infantry. For e.xtraordinary 
 heroism in action near Binarville, France, October 1, 
 1918. When his company commander and first ser- 
 geant had been wounded, he rallied the companj' 
 and continued the advance, fearlessly exposing him- 
 self to hostile fire and inspiring the men with him by 
 his courage. Home address, Mrs. Adeline LaCroix, 
 6 Park Circle, Milford, Conn. 
 
 LAFORD, RUSSELL E Private 
 
 Company K, 108th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action east of Ronssoy, France, Septem- 
 ber 29, 1918. During the operations against the 
 Hindenburg line he left shelter and went out into 
 the open under heavy shell and machine-gun fire 
 
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 and succeeded in bandaging and carrying back to 
 our lines a wounded officer. Home address, Mrs. 
 Russell E. Laford, wife, 112 Webster Street, North 
 Tonawanda, N. Y. 
 
 LAGASSEY, NAPOLEON .... Private 
 Company K, 23d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near St. Etienne-aux-Arnes, 
 France, October 3-9, 1918. While carrying a mes- 
 sage Private Lagassey was wounded in both legs 
 and in the face, but delivered his message to the 
 proper place before he collapsed from loss of blood. 
 Next of kin, Georgianna Lagassey, mother. North 
 Oxford, Mass. 
 
 LAGEAISE, STANLEY, JR. . . . Corporal 
 Headquarters Company, 2Sth Infantry. During 
 the three days of fighting at Cantigny, France, May 
 28-30, 1918, he worked bravely without thought of 
 himself to maintain lines in working condition. He 
 was almost constantly under heavy fire, but fear- 
 lessly went into it whenever necessary and thereby 
 aided materially in the success of the regiment's 
 enterprise. Home address, Mrs. Victoria Lageaise, 
 mother, 2411 West Sixth Street, Duluth, Minn. 
 
 LA GRAW, ELGIN Private 
 
 Company A, 357th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Fey-en-Heye, France, Sep- 
 tember 12, 1918. Private LaGraw displayed an ad- 
 mirable quality of courage in always being the first 
 to venture forth in an endeavor to wipe out obsta- 
 cles in his company's advance. He captured with- 
 out aid three enemy machine-guns on different oc- 
 casions. Home address, Mrs. Mary LaGraw, mo- 
 ther, Morrison, Colo. 
 
 LAIMINGER, ALBERT S Private 
 
 Company H, 103d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bois de St. Remy, France, 
 September 12, 1918. When his company was held 
 up by heavy machine-gun fire, he circled through 
 the woods and opened fire with his automatic rifle 
 upon the enemy machine-gun emplacement, forcing 
 the enemy crew to retire, leaving their gun in posi- 
 tion Home address, Mrs. Mary Zanztelli, Sopria, 
 Colo. 
 
 LAIT, HENRY A. . . . Private (First Class) 
 Deceased. Company G, 103d Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near St. Remy, 
 France, September 12, 1918. Private Lait, with 
 comrades, advanced into the open and fired an auto- 
 matic rifle on an enemy machine-gun emplacement, 
 thereby drawing the machine-gun fire to themselves 
 and enabling the platoon, which had been exposed 
 to an enfilading fire, to flank the gun and put it out 
 of action. Private Lait was killed by a machine-gun 
 bullet during the action. Next of kin, Hyman Lait, 
 father, 29 Bosworth Street, Old Town, Me. 
 
 LA TENNESSEE, JOSEPH P. . . . Sergeant 
 Company D, 60th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Cunel, France, October 14, 
 1918. He retained the command of his platoon 
 after he had received a severe gunshot wound in the 
 leg, maintained the organization of his platoon un- 
 der heavy fire, and directed it in the overcoming of 
 several machine-gun positions. He consolidated his 
 position on the fine held by the company and re- 
 mained on post 36 hours until ordered evacuated on 
 account of his wound. Home address, Joseph La- 
 Jennessee, father. Red Lake, Minn. 
 
 LAKE, CLARENCE W Corporal 
 
 Company F, 127th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Gesnes, France, October 5, 
 1918. With two other soldiers. Corporal Lake ad- 
 vanced ahead of their company and rushed an en- 
 emy machine-gun nest from the flank, capturing 14 
 members of the crew and two machine-guns and 
 
 thereby enabling the advance to continue. Carry- 
 ing the captured guns with them to the objective, 
 they later used them successfully in repelling a hos- 
 tile counterattack. Home address, William G. 
 Lake, father, Topsfield, Mass. 
 
 LAKE, JAMES Private 
 
 Company B, 120th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, Septem- 
 ber 29, 1918. With eight other soldiers, comprising 
 the company headquarters detachment, Private 
 Lake assisted his company commander in cleaning 
 out enemy dugouts along a canal and captured 242 
 prisoners. Home address, Mrs. Nellie Alexander, 
 stepmother, Kingston, Ky. 
 
 LAMB, BENJAMIN L Corporal 
 
 Deceased. Company F, 132d Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Consenvoye, 
 France, October 9, 1918. When the advance of his 
 platoon was stopped by an enemy machine-gun. 
 Corporal Lamb charged the gun from the flank, 
 wounded one of the gunners, and captured the other 
 two members of the gun crew, together with the gun. 
 Remaining in an advanced position under fire 
 throughout the day, he used the captured machine- 
 gun in breaking up an enemy counterattack. Next 
 of kin, Charles Lamb, father, Watertown, 111. 
 
 LAMB, JOHN E Sergeant 
 
 Company C, 107th Field Signal Battalion. For 
 extraordin.ary heroism in action near Juvigny, 
 north of Soissons, France, August 28 to September 
 4, 1918. When heavy shelling and machine-gun fire 
 destroyed the telephone communication. Sergeant 
 Lamb, without orders and upon his own initiative, 
 went out and repeatedly patrolled the line, making 
 repairs and reestablishing communication. There- 
 after, he continued to patrol the line, constantly im- 
 proving connections and placing the line in protect- 
 ed places. He worked indefatigably day and night 
 during a period of seven days and refused to rest or 
 seek a place of safety while he could find work to do. 
 When he saw the body of his brother who had been 
 killed in action he did not falter, but remained on 
 duty as before. Home address, Mrs. F. K. Lamb, 
 mother, Rockford, Mich. 
 
 LAMB, ROBERT J Major 
 
 119th Infantry For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Bellicourt, France, September 29, 1918. 
 In command of a company, he, with two other men, 
 rushed a machine-gun post, which was holding up 
 the advance, killing the German crew. Later, sep- 
 arated from part of his command owing to a dense 
 smoke screen, he found himself with a few men in 
 front of three German machine-gun nests. Leading 
 the attack, he captured the enemy positions, with 
 25 prisoners. Home address, Mrs. James W. Lamb, 
 mother, Fayetteville, N. C. 
 
 LAMBERT, JOHN H. . . First Lieutenant 
 Pilot, 91st Aero Squadron. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Stenay, France, October 30, 
 1918. While on a photographic mission in the vicin- 
 ity of Stenay, his work being seriously interfered 
 with by the fire of a formation of enemy planes, 
 Lieutenant Lambert temporarily discontinued his 
 mission, attacked the formation and dispersed it, 
 destroying one plane and seriously damaging ano- 
 ther. He then returned to his objective, completed 
 his mission, and returned with information of great 
 mihtary value. Home address, Mrs. Joseph F. 
 Kelley, 45 West Eleventh Street, New York City. 
 
 LAMBING, FLOYD C Private 
 
 Deceased. Company A, 320th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Nantillois, 
 France, October 10, 1918. Private Lambing, when 
 his company was suddenly pulled back, went for- 
 ward through both friendly and enemy shell fire to 
 an advanced post, and directed the occupants of the 
 
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 outpost to safety, although he was killed in the act. 
 Next of kin, Mrs. Harriet E. Lambing, mother, 
 Box 706, Appolo, Pa. 
 
 LAMM, JOHNNIE Private 
 
 Company G, 120th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, Septem- 
 ber 29, 1918. In the face of heavy machine-gun fire. 
 Private Lamm, with two other soldiers, attacked 
 and put out of action an enemy machine-gun post, 
 capturing a German officer and three soldiers. 
 Home address, Lawrence Lamm, brother, Lucama, 
 N. C. 
 
 LA MORDER, HENRY C. . . . Sergeant 
 Headquarters Company, 166th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Buzancy, France, 
 October 16, 1918. While his platoon was taking 
 shelter from the withering machine-gun fire. Ser- 
 geant LaMorder heard cries of a wounded comrade 
 in a near-by shell hole. Braving the deadly ma- 
 chine-gun fire, he went to his assistance, bound up 
 his wounds, and, when attempting to carry him to 
 safety, was himself severely wounded. He started 
 to crawl to the dressing station, but became exhaust- 
 ed after going a very short distance. Home address, 
 Henry W. LaMorder, father, Waitsfield, Vt. 
 
 LAMSON. DWIGHT F Private 
 
 Deceased. Company C, 353d Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Limey, France, 
 September 12, 1918. Seeing his lieutenant fall se- 
 verely wounded, Private Lamson, with another 
 stretcher bearer, rushed through severe machine- 
 gun fire to his assistance. When they had placed 
 the lieutenant on their stretcher and were endeav- 
 oring to go through the heavy fire to the dressing 
 station, Private Lamson fell, mortally wounded. 
 Next of kin, Walter Lamson, father. Little River, 
 Kan. 
 
 LANDES. WILLIAM S. . First Lieutenant 
 113th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion north of Samagneux, France, October 11-25, 
 1918. Lieutenant Landes, acting as regimental mu- 
 nitions officer, was wounded early in the action but 
 remained on duty for two weeks supervising the dis- 
 tribution of ammunition to the front line battalions. 
 Through his untiring efforts and utter disregard of 
 personal danger under heavy shell fire an adequate 
 supply of ammunition to the battalions in the line 
 was constantly maintained. After the attack on the 
 Bois D'Etrayes, October 24, when liaison with the 
 advance battalion had been broken by the intense 
 bombardment, this officer volunteered to proceed 
 to the position occupied by this battahon and re- 
 turned with valuable information as to the location 
 of the front line. Home address, Mrs. W. G. Landes, 
 mother, 36 East Stuart Avenue, Lansdowne, Pa. 
 
 LANDON, HAROLD M. . . First Lieutenant 
 369th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Sechault, France, September 29, 1918. 
 Lieutenant Landon, on duty as assistant liaison 
 officer, personally carried an order to the assault 
 battalion in order to insure its delivery, passing 
 through heavy fire. The battalion commander 
 being killed just as he arrived, Lieutenant Landon 
 gave the order to the next senior and then waited to 
 see its execution. When the assaulting line wavered 
 under a terrific enemy barrage, this officer jumped 
 ahead of the line and led the first wave 1,000 meters 
 to the objective, assisting in consolidating the new 
 position before he returned to regimental head- 
 quarters. Home address, E. H. Landon, father, 
 60 Broadway, New York City. 
 
 LANDRY, GERALD P Sergeant 
 
 Machine-Gun Battalion. When his platoon com- 
 mander was incapacitated by wounds, July 19, 
 1918, near Soissons, France, his displayed instant 
 
 initiative, effectively took command of his platoon, 
 and directed its movements with marked ability 
 and courage during the remaining three days of the 
 advance. Home address, F. S. Landry, father, 
 Dutchtown, La. 
 
 LANDSTREET, ROBERT S. . First Lieutenant 
 115th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Bois de Consenvoye and Bois de la 
 Grande Montagne, France, October 8-16, 1918. On 
 October 8 he led his platoon through machine-gun 
 and rifle fire in an advance which resulted in the cap- 
 ture of 300 prisoners and 12 machine-guns. On the 
 morning of October 16 he volunteered, with one ser- 
 geant, and straightened out the line of an adjacent 
 unit. His movements were under constant machine- 
 gun fire, and so close to the enemy that he, with his 
 sergeant, captured two prisoners while accomplish- 
 ing their mission. Home address, Mrs. C. S. Land- 
 street, 3026 St. Paul Street, Baltimore, Md. 
 
 LANE, ELMER L Private 
 
 Company F, 104th Infantry. For coolness and 
 gallantry in action on April 13, 1918. Standing on 
 the parapet of a trench in order to see the advancing 
 enemy through heavy fog, he continued, under 
 heavy fire, to throw hand grenades at the enemy 
 until severely wounded, thus preventing the enemy 
 from penetrating the line in the vicinity of his post. 
 Home address, Fletcher S. Hyde, friend, Boston, 
 Mass. 
 
 LANE, HERSCHEL V Private 
 
 77th Company, 6th Machine-Gun Battalion, U. 
 S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
 Vierzy, France, July 20, 1918. He volunteered and 
 successfully carried messages from Virezv to the 
 front line near Tigny, through heavy artillery and 
 machine-gun fire, after two others who had been de- 
 tailed for the duty had failed to get through. 
 
 LANE, LESLIE M. . . Private (First Class) 
 Company C, 102d Infantry. On the night of 
 April 4-5, 1918, he was carrying rations to the men 
 in the front trenches. He encountered a large en- 
 emy platoon who demanded his surrender. He re- 
 fused to surrender, drew his pistol, and killed the 
 enemy platoon commander, causing the enemy raid- 
 ing party to retire. During the encounter he was 
 severely wounded by hand grenades. By his quick- 
 ness of action he undoubtedly saved the Uves of the 
 men in our advanced listening post. Home address, 
 Mrs. Annie Lane, mother, 27 Highland Avenue, 
 Northampton, Mass. 
 
 LANERGAN, JOHN F Private 
 
 Company B, 101st Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Verdun, France, October 23, 
 and in the Belieu Bois, France, October 27, 1918. 
 While engaged as runner during the attack on 
 Houppy Bois on October 23, Private Lanergan 
 made repeated trips over an area swept by machine- 
 gun and artillery fire. On October 27, after all his 
 superior officers had become casualties. Private 
 Lanergan assembled scattered combat groups and, 
 after reorganizing them, led them in a successful 
 counterattack against the enemy. Home address, 
 Mrs. H. A. Lanergan, mother, 144 Norwell Street, 
 Dorchester, Mass. 
 
 LANGE, CARL M. . . Private (First Class) 
 Company B, 2d Machine-Gun Battalion. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Fleville, France, 
 October 5, 1918. Seeing that his first line was being 
 held up by machine-gun fire from the woods, Private 
 Lange, with another soldier, voluntarily made his 
 way through a terrific enemy barrage and entered 
 the woods, cleared out three machine-guns, killed 
 several of the crew, and captured about 20 prisoners. 
 FaiUng in his attempt to communicate the success 
 
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 of his mission to the attacking wave, he himself went 
 back, and, finding his ofEcers had all become casual- 
 ties, assisted in organizing a small force and leading 
 it to the objective. Next of kin, Mrs. Fred Gosch, 
 mother. Wall Lake, Iowa. 
 
 LANGHAM, GEORGE W. . . . Private 
 
 Company H, 128th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Juvigny, north of Soissons, 
 France, August 29-September 2, 1918. Though 
 he had been severely gassed, he remained on duty 
 with his company while it was in the front line. 
 Later, when it was in support, he voluntarily aided 
 in the work of carrying wounded across an area cov- 
 ered by artillery and machine-gun fire. Home ad- 
 dress, Mrs. Anna Langham, mother, 205 Locust 
 Street, Roaring Springs, Pa. 
 
 LANGLEY, JOHN H Private 
 
 Medical Detachment, 311th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Chevieres, 
 France, October 21, 1918. Private Langley re- 
 mained on duty continuously for four hours, admin- 
 istering aid to wounded men under heavy shell fire. 
 Finding that he could not properly work while wear- 
 ing his gas mask, he removed it, though many gas 
 shells were bursting in his vicinity. After being 
 gassed he continued to work for an hour, until all 
 the wounded were attended. Home address, Mrs. 
 Anna Langley, mother, Newfield, N. J. 
 
 LANIGHAN, MATTHEW S. . . . Sergeant 
 Deceased. Company I, 309th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near St Juvin, France, 
 October 16, 1918. Although wounded, he refused to 
 be evacuated and led his men with marked personal 
 courage, capturing several enemy machine-guns and 
 prisoners. He was killed while organizing his pla- 
 toon for a further advance. Next of kin, Edward 
 Lanighan, father. Market and Exchange Streets, 
 Lockport, N. Y. 
 
 LANKFORD, JULIUS A Private 
 
 Company A, 120th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near St. Souplet, France, October 
 17-19, 1918. Being a company runner, he displayed 
 marked bravery, repeatedly crossing heavily shelled 
 areas and exposing himself to machine-gun fire to 
 deUver important messages enabUng his company 
 to maintain adequate liaison. Home address, John 
 J. Lankford, father, Swepsonville, N. C. 
 
 LARNER, G. DE FREEST . First Lieutenant 
 Pilot, Air Service, 103d Aero Squadron. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action in the region of Cham- 
 peny, France, September 13, 1918. Lieutenant Lar- 
 ner attacked an enemy patrol of six machines (Fok- 
 ker type), and fought against the great odds until he 
 had destroyed one and forced the others to retire. 
 Lieutenant Larner is awarded a bronze oak leaf, for 
 extraordinary heroism in action in the region of 
 Montfaucon, France, October 4, 1918. While lead- 
 ing a patrol of four monoplace planes. Lieutenant 
 Larner led his patrol in an attack on an enemy for- 
 mation of seven planes. By skillfully maneuvering 
 he crushed one of the enemy machines and with the 
 aid of his patrol forced the remainder of the enemy 
 formation to withdraw. Home address, Adelaide 
 DeF. Larner, mother, Highland Apartments, Wash- 
 ington, D. C. 
 
 LARRA, JOSEPH . . . Second Lieutenant 
 French Army. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion at Cheppy, France, September 26, 1918. Lieu- 
 tenant Larra was acting as Uaison officer between 
 French tanks and American infantry, when the lat- 
 ter met with severe artillery and machine-gun fire 
 from strong enemy positions. Passing through a 
 heavy artillery barrage, he led two small tanks into 
 action in an effort to overcome the enemy's resist- 
 ance, and personally charged a machine-gun nest 
 
 with his pistol, killing one of the gunners and cap- 
 turing the other two. The two small tanks proving 
 to be inadequate, this officer went back through the 
 barrage and brought up eight large tanks, leading 
 them on foot in the open under intense shell fire and 
 direct machine-gun fire. He maneuvered these 
 tanks so skillfully that the subsequent capture of the 
 stronghold of Cheppy by the infantry was made 
 possible. Home address not given. 
 
 LARSON, JAMES A Corporal 
 
 Company K, 314th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Malancourt, France, Sep- 
 tember 26, 1918. Corporal Larson, with another 
 soldier from his platoon, outflanked a machine-gun 
 in advance of our Une, killed three of the crew and 
 captured two others, together with the machine- 
 gun. Home address, Mrs. Mary Turnbull, mother, 
 Blossburg, Pa. 
 
 LARSON, JULIUS D. . . Private (First Class) 
 Company F, 7th Engineers. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Brieulles, France, November 
 3, 1918. With indomitable courage and bravery, 
 Private Larson rendered most valuable assistance 
 in the construction of a pontoon bridge across the 
 Meuse River, and two other bridges across the Canal 
 Est. At both places the work was done in the face 
 of heavy machine-gun fire. Home address. Matt 
 Larson, father, Chaseburg, Wis. 
 
 LASCO, PATRICK . . Private (First Class) 
 Company H, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Beaumont, France, Novem- 
 ber 5, 1918. As a runner, he showed absolute disre- 
 gard for personal danger in carrying messages 
 across areas swept by artillery and machine-gun 
 fire, maintaining liaison between his company and 
 battalion commander. Home address, Joseph Las- 
 co, 418 East Nineteenth Street, New York City. 
 
 LASHIWER, HYMAN . Private (First Class) 
 Deceased. Company M, 9th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Jaulny, France, 
 September 12, 1918. Private Lashiwer, with three 
 other soldiers, volunteered to carry wounded men of 
 other companies from in front of our advanced posi- 
 tions and carried this work on under violent ma- 
 chine-gun fire while a counterattack was develop- 
 ing. Home address, Mrs. Eva Kastle, 413 Thir- 
 teenth Street, College Point, Long Island, N. Y. 
 
 LATHAM, DAVID U Wagoner 
 
 Company G, 5th Ammunition Train. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Septsarges, 
 France, October 24, 1918. When an enemy shell 
 struck some pyrotechnics stored in the ammunition 
 dump of his organization. Wagoner Latham assisted 
 in removing inflammable material and placing the 
 fixe under control. Through his coolness and cour- 
 age, the destruction of a large quantity of near-by 
 ammunition was avoided. Home address, John 
 Williams, uncle, Asburg, N. C. 
 
 LAUBER, CLARENCE E Private 
 
 Deceased. Company I, 356th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Pouilly, 
 France, November 10-11, 1918. Private Lauber 
 accompanied Lieutenant Murphy and three other 
 soldiers in a flank attack on three heavy machine- 
 guns; fired on directly at 30 yards, they charged the 
 guns, and in the hand-to-hand fight which followed 
 this soldier and two of his comrades were killed. 
 
 LAUGHLIN, JOSEPH H Private 
 
 Company A, 28th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Cantigny, France, May 28- 
 30, 1918. In command of the battaUon runners, 
 Private LaughUn volunteered to carry messages 
 through the unusually heavy fire. During a very 
 critical period of the fighting, he twice went through 
 
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 a machine-gun barrage to the front line to obtain 
 information when no word from that source had 
 been received for a long period. Home address, J. 
 F. Laughlin, father, 178 Despot Street, Concord, 
 N. C. 
 
 LAUNCELOT, MARC V Sergeant 
 
 lat Battalion, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Medeah Ferme, France, Oc- 
 tober 3, 1918. During the absence of his platoon 
 commander, Sergeant Launcelot took command of 
 the platoon, led an attack and captured seven ma- 
 chine guns in strong position. He was later serious- 
 ly wounded. Home address, Mrs. Anna MacNeil, 
 mother, 559 West 149th Street, New York City. 
 
 LAUTENSLAGER, EARL W. . . . Private 
 Deceased. Company B, 108th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action east of Ronssoy, 
 France, September 29, 1918. During the operations 
 against the Hindenburg line, when his company was 
 held up by an enemy machine-gun nest, he volun- 
 teered to cross an open field in front of his company 
 in order to ascertain the exact location of the en- 
 emy's position. While engaged in this enterprise he 
 was killed by a bursting shell. His heroic self-sacri- 
 fice was a splendid example to the men of his com- 
 pany. Next of kin, Mrs. Anna Lautenslager, mo- 
 ther, 16 Sweeney Avenue, Geneva, N. Y. 
 
 LAVIOLETTE, HENRY J. . . . Private 
 
 Deceased. Company K, 104th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Chateau- 
 Thierry, France, July 20-23, 1918. Private Lavio- 
 lette, acting as a runner, carried messages through 
 heavy artillery fire with absolute fearlessness until 
 killed. Next of kin, Mrs. Rose Valle, sister, 191 
 Broad Street, Marlboro, Mass. 
 
 LAVOIE, LEO J Corporal 
 
 Deceased. Company D, 16th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action in the Argonne For- 
 est, France, October 9, 1918. Corporal Lavoie led 
 his squad against an enemy machine gun which was 
 causing severe losses on his company. His journey 
 was made through a very difficult terrain and under 
 deadly fire, but his mission was accomplished with- 
 out the loss of a man Later in the day he was killed 
 while leading his squad. Next of kin, Mrs. Margar- 
 et Lavoie, mother, 29 Wainouch Street, Lowell, 
 Mass. 
 
 LAWHORNE, DEWIE H Private 
 
 Company G, 120th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, Septem- 
 ber 29, 1918. In the face of heavy machine-gun 
 fire. Private Lawhorne, with two other soldiers, at- 
 tacked and put out of action an enemy machine- 
 gun post, capturing a German officer and three sol- 
 diers. Home address, Landon S. Lawhorne, father, 
 Schoolfield, Va. 
 
 LAWLER, JOSEPH WILLIAM .... 
 
 First Lieutenant 
 
 118th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action at St. Martin-Rivi6re, France, October 17, 
 1918. Being the only officer left with the company. 
 Lieutenant Lawler was ordered to clear a village of 
 the enemy. Most of his command became separat- 
 ed from him in a dense fog, but with his one remain- 
 ing squad he proceeded to accomplish his mission. 
 Lieutenant Lawler and one soldier came upon a 
 hundred Germans operating machine guns from 
 behind a hedge and succeeded in capturing .50 of the 
 enemy. This officer then pursued the others, ex- 
 changing shots with a German officer as he ran. 
 Home address, Mrs. William Lawler, 71 Chestnut 
 Street, MontclaLr, N. J. 
 
 LAWLESS, EDWARD K. . . 
 
 . Regimental Sergeant Major 
 Headquarters Company, 39th Infantry. For ex- 
 
 traordinary heroism in action near Troesnes, 
 France, July 18, 1918. When it had become neces- 
 sary to send an urgent message to the battalion base 
 company. Sergeant Major Lawless, though under 
 fire for the first time voluntarily took the message 
 across an open field, a distance of 500 yards. It 
 seemed almost impossible to get through the mur- 
 derous fire, but, knowing the importance of the mes- 
 sage. Sergeant Major Lawless ventured through, 
 rather than take the longer yet safer route. He 
 completed his mission, returning over the same 
 course. Home address, John T. Lawless, father, 
 99 Boston Avenue, Leominster, Mass. 
 
 LAWLESS, JAMES B Sergeant 
 
 Machine Gun Company, 310th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Thiaucourt, 
 France, September 22, 1918. During a raid Ser- 
 geant Lawless bayoneted the men at two enemy 
 machine guns, which were firing upon our raiding 
 party and put several others out of action with 
 hand grenades. Home address, Bridget Lawless, 
 Newport, R. I. 
 
 LAWRENCE, HENRY S Sergeant 
 
 Company B, 108th Machine Gun Battalion. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action near Basheux, 
 France, September 5, 1918. When the advance of 
 the platoon commanded by him was held up by 
 machine-gun fire from the front and flanks. Ser- 
 geant Lawrence took a rifle and bayonet and, ac- 
 companied by another soldier, crawled under the 
 enemy wire in the face of severe fire, drove off the 
 crews of several enemy machine guns and returned 
 with two prisoners, thereby enabling his platoon to 
 rush on. Subsequently under heavy machine-gun 
 and sniper fire, he went along the line of his gun 
 emplacements cheering and encouraging his men, 
 his fearlessness affording an inspiration to them 
 throughout the engagement. Home address, Mrs. 
 David Lawrence, 1319 Main Street, Peckville, Pa. 
 
 LAWRENCE. HULL F Private 
 
 Company K, 312th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Grand-Pr6, France, October 
 23, 1918. While his company was seeking shelter 
 from a continuous rain of machine-gun bullets. Pri- 
 vate Lawrence voluntarily carried messages from 
 his company commander, who was lying wounded 
 under enemy observation, to battalion headquart- 
 ers. He worked under heavy bombardment at all 
 times, but showed remarkable courage and devotion 
 to duty while thus engaged. Home address, Mrs. 
 Lena Lawrence, mother, 11 Birks Place, Newark, 
 N.J. 
 
 LAWRENCE, JACKSON S Major 
 
 Medical Corps, 368th Infantry. For extraordin- 
 ary heroism in action at Binarville, France, Sep- 
 tember 30, 1918. Major Lawrence, with two sol- 
 diers, voluntarily left shelter and crossed an open 
 space 50 yards wide, swept by shell and machme- 
 gun fire, to rescue a wounded soldier, whom they 
 carried to a place of safety. Home address, Mrs. 
 Florence Lawrence, wife, 405 South Forty-second 
 Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 
 
 LAWRENCE, VIVIAN S. Jr. . . . Corporal 
 319th Ambulance Company, 305th Sanitary 
 Train. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
 Gercourt, France, September 29, 1918. While Cor- 
 poral Lawrence was passing along the roads leading 
 to Septsarges, near Gercourt, in an ambulance, a 
 large shell fell among a group of infantry soldiers 
 near-by, severely wounding five of them. He stop- 
 ped the ambulance and rendered efficient first aid, 
 although under concentrated shell fire. He then 
 loaded the patients in the ambulance and removed 
 them from the shelled area. Home address, Vivian 
 S. Lawrence, father, Churchland, Va. 
 
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 LAWSON, BRADLEY . Private (First Class) 
 Deceased. Machine Gun Company, 120th In- 
 fantry. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
 Bellicourt, France, September 29, 1918. Having 
 been wounded by a bursting shell immediately 
 after the opening of the attack, Private Lawson re- 
 fused to go to the rear, but remained with his cor- 
 poral, who had been severely wounded by the same 
 shell. For two hours, under an intense enemy bar- 
 rage, he continued to minister to his wounded com- 
 rade, until another shell burst nearby, by which he 
 was fatally wounded. 
 
 LAWSON. FRED M Corporal 
 
 Company L, 7th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Fossoy, France, July 14-15, 
 1918. When it was reported that the enemy had 
 crossed the Marne River, Corporal Lawson twice 
 led a patrol across his platoon front through heavy 
 shell fire and at the risk of his life. On July 15-16-17 
 he worked day and night unceasingly until forced 
 to stop from complete exhaustion, displaying at all 
 times the highest coolness and judgment, and ren- 
 dering services of the greatest value. Home ad- 
 dress, John Lawson, father, R. F. D. 1, Rosehill, Ky. 
 
 LAWSON, WALTER ROLLS . . . Captain 
 Air Service, Observer, 91st Aero Squadron. For 
 repeated acts of extraordinary heroism in action 
 near St. Mihiel, France, July 30 and September 13, 
 1918. This officer showed rare courage on a re- 
 connaissance far over the enemy lines when he con- 
 tinued on his mission after being seriously wounded 
 by antiaircraft fire. On September 13, although he 
 was stUl convalescing from his wound, he volunteer- 
 ed for a particularly dangerous mission requiring a 
 flight of 75 kilometers within the enemy lines. Be- 
 cause of weather conditions he was forced to fly at a 
 dangerously low altitude and was repeatedly fired 
 on by antiaircraft and machine guns. He success- 
 fully accomplished his mission and returned with 
 important information. Home address, Mrs. Wal- 
 ter R. Lawson, wife, Birmingham, Ala. 
 
 LAY, ARTHUR Mechanic 
 
 Company D, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near the Meuse River, France, 
 November 3-4, 1918. While passing through the 
 German lines at night carrying messages Mechanic 
 Lay captured eight of the enemy, including two 
 oflBcers, and marched them back four kilometers. 
 Next day he carried messages through artillery and 
 machine-gun fire, and fearlessly exposed himself to 
 danger in guiding companies into position. While 
 returning from a mission he carried a severely 
 wounded coinrade through a machine-gun barrage 
 to the dressing station. Home address, Charles 
 Hull Lay, 194 Jefferson Street, Albany, N. Y. 
 
 LAYER, JONATHAN Private 
 
 Battery B, 10th Field Artillery. For extraordin- 
 ary heroism in action near St. Eugene, France, 
 July 14, 1918. Private Layer continued on duty, 
 repairing breaks in telephone line, even after being 
 severely wounded and almost unconscious. Home 
 address, Mrs. Ethel Freeman, friend, Pittsburgh, Pa. 
 
 LEACH, GEORGE E Colonel 
 
 151st Field Artillery. For extraordinary hero- 
 ism in action near Pexonne, France, March 5, 1918. 
 Colonel Leach entered the quarry of Battery C, 
 151st Field Artillery, then subjected to a particular- 
 ly accurate artillery bombardment, for the purpose 
 of directing and encouraging the officers and men of 
 that battery when he might with propriety have 
 sent his directions by messenger. Home address, 
 Mrs. Pearl Leach, wife, 2429 Pillsbury Avenue, 
 Minneapolis, Minn. 
 
 LEACH, JOHN W. . . . First Lieutenant 
 117th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 
 action near Bellicourt, France, September 29, 1918. 
 About 6.30 in the morning of September 29 Lieut- 
 enant Leach received a serious wound which ren- 
 dered his right arm useless. Notwithstanding his 
 Buffering and weakness from loss of blood, he con- 
 tinued to lead his platoon toward its objective until 
 after 1 o'clock of that day, when he became so ex- 
 hausted and weak that he was ordered to the aid 
 station by his commanding officer, and from there 
 was evacuated to the hospital. Home address, Mrs. 
 Mary C. McCrary, mother, Knoxville, Tenn. 
 
 LEANDRI, DOMINIQUE ANTOINE . Colonel 
 French Army. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near St. Mihiel, France, September 12, 1918. 
 Leading his regiment in the attack in liaison with 
 the 26th American Division, Colonel Leandri di- 
 rected an assault with distinguished gallantry and 
 leadership. In an advance of six kilometers, his 
 command captured 1,780 prisoners, including two 
 regimental commanders and 37 other officers, 90 
 machine guns, three heavy howitzers, 22 minenwer- 
 fers, one 77-mm gun, and a large quantity of other 
 material. 
 
 LEARY, E. M Colonel 
 
 358th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Stenay, France, November 10, 1918. 
 Under heavy machine-gun and artillery fire Colonel 
 Leary personally led two sections of machine guns 
 and two platoons of infantry to the assistance of one 
 of his battalions in order to protect its flank. Home 
 address, Mrs. E. M. Leary, 40 Chapel Street, Augus- 
 ta, Me. 
 
 LEAVELL, JOHN H Captain 
 
 Company F, 316th Engineers. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Audenarde, Belgium, Novem- 
 ber 1, 1918. Captain Leavell led a patrol of four 
 men on a reconnaissance of the city of Audenarde 
 at a time when it was still occupied by enemy pa- 
 trols and snipers, obtaining important data on 
 destroyed bridges and locating materials necessary 
 in repairing them. While on this errand Captain 
 Leavell and his men encountered a German patrol 
 three times their number and in the combat which 
 followed several of the enemy were killed or wound- 
 ed and a spy was captured. Home address, Mrs. 
 Rama D. Leavell, 24 South Street, Quincy, Mass. 
 
 LEBRE, ANTON Captain 
 
 French Army, 344th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Montfauxelle, France, Sep- 
 tember 29-October 4, 1918. While on duty as 
 senior French officer near the colonel of the 37l8t 
 United States Infantry, Captain Lebre volunteered 
 and went forward to make reconnaissance, during 
 which he was wounded in the face by a bursting shell. 
 After being evacuated, he insisted on returning to 
 duty with the regiment, though he was still suffer- 
 ing from fever caused by his wound and exposure 
 during the battle. 
 
 LE CAM, YVES MARIE 
 
 Private (Second Class) 
 French Army. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Vauxbrun, Soissons, France, July 1, 1918. 
 While advancing with and assisting an American 
 colonel in an attack on the enemy. Private Le Cam 
 displayed meritorious valor in combatting the 
 enemy. With fixed bayonet, he attacked the hostile 
 party and exacted no less than four casualties, 
 one of whom was a non-commissioned officer. 
 
 LE CLAIR, ARTHUR Corporal 
 
 Company D, 16th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action in the Argonne Forest, France, 
 October 12th, 1918. When ordered on an exploiting 
 party one and one-half kilometers in advance of our 
 lines, he first reconnoitered the route and then led 
 his men forward under heavy fire from the enemy 
 
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 artillery and machine guns. He held the position 
 he established under heavy fire, until relieved 14 
 hours later. Home address, Arthur Le Clair, broth- 
 er, 250 West Street, Gardner, Mass. 
 
 LECLERC, HIPPOLYTE A. M. . Chef d' Esc. 
 French Army. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion in the Verdun campaign, September-Novem- 
 ber, 1918. By his valuable assistance rendered to 
 the infantry, which he was supporting. Chef d' Esc. 
 Leclerc, by the effective use of his batteries, inflict- 
 ed heavy casualties on the enemy. To better assist 
 the American division attacking Grancourt, he oc- 
 cupied an advanced position, despite the fatigued 
 condition of his troops, who were constantly sub- 
 jected to machine-gun fire and high-explosive and 
 poisonous shells. 
 
 LECOIN, R. H Interpreter 
 
 French Mission, attached 28th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Cantigny, 
 France, May 28-30. 1918. During the critical 
 operations around Cantigny, Interpreter Lecoin was 
 constantly on duty at an observation post. Seeing 
 a group of men retreating in disorder, he rushed to 
 them, stopped their retreat, and returned them to 
 their positions on the line. 
 
 LEE, ALFRED, P Private 
 
 Company L, 104th Infantry. During the action 
 of April 10, 1918, he displayed courage, coolness, 
 and the spirit of self-sacrifice in voluntarily going 
 through shell-swept area to bring back wounded to 
 a place of safety, carrying one wounded man more 
 than 50 yards under heavy shell fire. Home ad- 
 dress, Mrs. P. J. Lee, 27 Highland Avenue, North- 
 ampton, Mass. 
 
 LEE, ARTHUR TRUMBULL . First Lieutenant 
 364th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Tronsol Farm, France, September 28, 
 and at Leauwken, Belgium, October 31, 1918. On 
 the afternoon of September 28 Lieutenant Lee ad- 
 vanced with his platoon to Tronsol Farm under 
 heavy artillery and machine-gun fire and captured 
 seven machine guns and much ammunition. Forc- 
 ed to retire he returned with his capture and platoon 
 in good order On October 31, while attempting to 
 locate machine-gun nests which were holding up his 
 advance, he was so severely wounded that, in spite 
 of his desire to continue, he was unable to do so. 
 Home address. Rev. George H. Lee, Newberg, Oreg. 
 
 LEE, CARL Private 
 
 Company D, 117th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Molain, France, October 17, 
 1918. Having become separated from their com- 
 pany in a smoke barrage. Private Lee and Corporal 
 Henry W. Cardwell found themselves face to face 
 with a party of the enemy. Private Lee brought 
 his automatic rifle to his shoulder and attempted to 
 fire, but the gun was jammed and would not shoot. 
 Seeing themselves covered by the gun and not know- 
 ing its condition, the Germans threw up their hands, 
 and while Private Lee kept the rifle at his shoulder 
 Corporal Cardwell rounded up the Germans and 
 disarmed them. Their ruse resulted in the capture 
 of 12 of the enemy, comprising three machine-gun 
 crews. Home address, Gilbert Lee, brothei, Osage, 
 Iowa. 
 
 LEE, CHRISTOPHER F Major 
 
 102d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Verdun, France, October 25, 1918. When 
 his battalion had met with heavy artillery, machine- 
 gun, and rifle resistance, and his troops were on the 
 verge of becoming disorganized. Major Lee took the 
 leadership of the front line platoon and charged the 
 enemy. In this act he was so seriously wounded 
 that he had to be evacuated. Home address, Mrs. 
 Christopher F. Lee, wife, Dorchester, Mass. 
 
 LEE. JOHN B. 3d. . . Second Lieutenant 
 
 Observer, French Army, 24th Aero Squadron. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action near Mezieres, 
 France, November 3, 1918. Lieutenant Lee ex- 
 hibited extreme courage in the course of a long and 
 dangerous photographic and visual reconnaissance 
 in the region of Mezieres with two other planes of 
 the 24th Aero Squadron. Their formation was bro- 
 ken by the attack of ten enemy pursuit planes; five 
 enemy planes attacked Lieutenant Lee and his pilot. 
 With remarkable coolness Lieutenant Lee succeed- 
 ed in shooting down two of the planes. They then 
 had a clear passage to their own lines, but turned 
 back into Germany to assist a friendly plane with 
 several hostile aircraft attacking it. They succeed- 
 ed in shooting down one more of the enemy. Lieut- 
 enant Lee and pilot returned to our lines with in- 
 formation and photographs of great military value. 
 Home address, John B. Lee, Jr., father, 667 High- 
 land Avenue. Newark. N. J. 
 
 LEE, JOHN C First Lieutenant 
 
 Deceased. 131st Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Chipilly Ridge, France, 
 August 9, 1918. When his platoon was held up by 
 fire from a machine-gun nest, he advanced alone 
 against the enemy position, and, although mortally 
 wounded, attacked and killed the crew, falling dead 
 among the bodies of the Germans. Next of kin, 
 Mrs. Edmund E. Lee, mother, 5437 Kenmore Ave- 
 nue, Chicago, 111. 
 
 LEE. ROBERT S Sergeant 
 
 Company C, 102d Field Signal Battalion. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action east of Ronssoy, 
 France, September 29, 1918. Sergeant Lee was a 
 member of an advanced regimental signal party 
 which went over the top with the third wave in the 
 attack against the Hindenburg line. The ofiicer in 
 charge and three privates were wounded, and two 
 sergeants, two corporals, and two runners were kill- 
 ed. Sergeant Lee, in the face of terrific shell and 
 machine-gun fire, fearlessly and courageously 
 strung telephone lines and patrolled same in such a 
 manner as to insure telephone communications 
 with the battalion to which he was attached. His 
 bravery and extreme devotion to duty was a splen- 
 did inspiration to all his comrades. Home address, 
 Mrs. Evelyn Lee, wife, High Falls, N. Y. 
 
 LEE, THEODORE F Private 
 
 Company H, 362d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Gesnes, France, September 
 29, 1918. When the advance of his battalion was 
 held up by a machine-gun nest on a high ridge south 
 of Gesnes, Private Lee and another soldier charged 
 the emplacement, killing part of the crew and rout- 
 ing the others, capturing three heavy machine guns 
 and one light Maxim pun, which they turned on the 
 retreating Germans. Home address, Mrs. Elizabeth 
 Lee, Ibaspah, Utah. 
 
 LEE, WILL H Corporal 
 
 Company F, 5th Marines. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Blanc Mont, France, October 
 4, 1918. During an advance of his company. Cor- 
 poral Lee volunteered to carry a wounded comrade 
 to a place of safety through hostile machine-gun 
 fire. He later brought a wounded soldier from no 
 man's land through a heavy machine-gun and ar- 
 tillery barrage. Home address, Norman A. Lee, 
 father, Liverpool, N. Y. 
 
 LEEB, JOSEPH S. . . Private (First Class) 
 Company D. 361st Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Gesnes, France, October 3, 
 1918. He voluntarily and unhesitatingly left shel- 
 ter under heavy shell fire and without thought of 
 personal danger, rendered first aid, and carried a 
 wounded comrade to a place of safety. Home ad- 
 dress, Chicago, lU. 
 
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 LEEPER, DAN C Captain 
 
 Deceased. 359th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Villers-devant-Dun, France, 
 November 2, 1918. In the face of intense machine- 
 gun fire Captain Leeper led his company forward to 
 its objective, capturing a machine-gun nest and 
 making possible the capture of a strong enemy posi- 
 tion on a hill. This officer was severely wounded 
 during these operations, but his courage was an in- 
 spiration to his men in consolidating their position. 
 Next of kin, Mrs. Dan C. Leeper, wife, Denison, 
 Texas. 
 
 LEGENDRE, JAMES H. . Second Lieutenant 
 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. Lieutenant Legendre 
 displayed exceptional bravery in organizing and 
 leading a party of volunteers through heavy ma- 
 chine-gun fire for the purpose of securing two 
 wounded men on the Lucy-Torcy Road, June 6, 
 1918. Home address, James Legendre, brother, 5 
 Audubon Place, New Orleans, La. 
 
 LEGGE, BARNWELL R Major 
 
 26th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Verdun, France, October 5, 1918. Per- 
 sonally leading an attack against a strong enemy 
 position, he inspired his men by his courage, cutting 
 his way through entanglements and directing the 
 attacks against three different strong points. Home 
 address, Mrs. C. L. Legge, mother, Summerville, 
 S. C. 
 
 LEHY, HOWARD C Sergeant 
 
 Deceased. Company B, 311th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Bois de Grand 
 Fontaine, France, September 26, 1918. After his 
 patrol had disposed of two sniper posts with rifle 
 grenades. Sergeant Lehy held his group in position 
 and covered the withdrawal of his platoon from 
 heavy enfilading machine-gun fire of the enemy. 
 Next of kin, Mrs. John Lehy, mother. Brown Place, 
 Oakhurst, N. J. 
 
 LEIBOULT, EDWARD N. . First Lieutenant 
 Deceased. 326th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near St. Juvin, France, October 
 11, 1918. Under terrific fire, he led his platoon 
 across the Aire River, formed them on ground de- 
 void of cover; and, though he had suffered 50 per 
 cent casualties, led the survivors in a charge against 
 the enemy, falling mortally wounded at the head of 
 his men. Next of kin, Mrs. Delia M. Leiboult, 
 wife, 511 Academy Street, Fulton, N. Y. 
 
 LEITER, WILSON H Private 
 
 Company M, 111th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Fismette, France, August 
 II, 1918. While his company was withdrawing to 
 a place of safety Private Leiter stopped in a most 
 exposed position, and, picking up a badly wounded 
 man, he continued in the withdrawal until the 
 point of assembly was reached, at which time he 
 brought him to a dressing station. Home address, 
 John Carnathn, guardian, 2246 Atlas Street, Har- 
 risburg, Pa. 
 
 LEITNER, ALOYSIUS Private 
 
 Deceased. Headquarters Company, 5th Regi- 
 ment, U. S. M. C. On June 12, 1918, in the attack 
 on Bois de Belleau, although seriously wounded, he 
 displayed extraordinary heroism in assisting to cap- 
 ture three officers and 169 men of the enemy forces, 
 after which he continued forward and aided in tak- 
 ing six more prisoners, who were operating a ma- 
 chine gun. The wounds received while performing 
 these valiant deeds proved fatal. Next of kin, Jo- 
 seph Leitner, father. Route 2, Box 95, Holstein, Wis. 
 
 LEMASTER, FRANK Private 
 
 Company C, 1st Engineers. For extraor- 
 dinary heroism in action near Bois do Money, 
 
 France, October 9, 1918. Remaining alone on an 
 outpost 100 yards in advance of his detachment. 
 Private Lemaster, by the efficient and effective use 
 of his rifle, stopped a German counterattack, per- 
 sonally killing 12 of the enemy during the exploit. 
 Home address, Mrs. Elizabeth Lemaster, mother, 
 Morgan County, Ky. 
 
 LEMASTERS, CHARLES .... Corporal 
 Company C, 314th Field Signal Battalion. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Beauclair, 
 France, November 4-11, 1918. From November 
 4 to 11, while continually under heavy shell fire. 
 Corporal Lemasters laid and maintained hues of 
 communication within his area with utter disre- 
 gard for his personal safety. Home address, John 
 S. Lemasters, father, St. Paul, Nebr. 
 
 LE MAY, JOSEPH J Private 
 
 Company K, 364th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Eclisfontaine, France, Sep- 
 tember 28, 1918. Responding to a call for volun- 
 teers. Private Le May, with five others, advanced 
 400 yards beyond their front to bring in wounded 
 comades. They succeeded in rescuing seven of 
 their men and also bringing in the dead body of a 
 lieutenant, while exposed to terrific machine-gun 
 fire. Home address, Mike LeBreton, friend, Seattle, 
 Wash. 
 
 LEMIEUX, WILLIAM .... Sergeant 
 Company A, 9th Machine Gun Battalion. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action at Mezy, France, 
 July 15, 1918. Though the two infantry platoons 
 to which he was attached had been reduced to but 
 fifteen men. Sergeant Lemieux stuck to his position 
 with his two guns; and, in order to obtain a better 
 field of fire, placed them on top of a railroad em- 
 bankment in plain view of the enemy, under in- 
 tense machine-gun and shell fire. From here he 
 maintained a deadly fire upon enemy boats cross- 
 ing the Marne River sinking several, killing the 
 occupants of others, and forcing several to turn 
 back. He also wiped our several enemy platoons 
 which were preparing to cross the River. Hia guns 
 were twice buried by bursting shells, but each time 
 he calmly cleared the guns and immediately re- 
 sumed firing. His gallant stand contributed ma- 
 terially to the successful defense of the sector. 
 Home address, Mrs. Lemieux, 188 Harrison Street, 
 Pawtucket, R. I. 
 
 LEMMON, CHARLIE E Sergeant 
 
 Company M, 16th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Fleville, France, October 9, 
 1918. Sergeant Lemmon alone charged an enemy 
 machine-gun, capturing the gun and two German 
 soldiers. He was seriously wounded while in the 
 successful execution of this mission. His timely 
 capture of the gun made it possible for his company 
 to advance and organize their objective with few 
 casualties. Home address, Mrs. Anna Wates, mo- 
 ther, 1542 Broad Street, Augusta, Ga. 
 
 LEMMON, FRED L. . . Lieutenant Colonel 
 140th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Charpentry, France, September 27-28, 
 1918. Wounded severely in the chest, he remained 
 in command of his battalion for 24 hours, until no 
 longer able to walk. He showed a great personal 
 courage and skill in leading his battalion against 
 heavy shell and machine-gun fire, refusing to be 
 evacuated until helpless from loss of blood. Home 
 address, Mrs. Inez P. Lemmon, Hutchinson, Kan. 
 
 LEMON, DWIGHT E Private 
 
 Company B, 310th Machine Gun Battalion. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Verdun, 
 France, November 8, 1918. When his comrades, 
 many of whom were wounded, were suffering from 
 want of water. Private Lemon took their canteens 
 and went 200 meters to the rear under heavy artil- 
 
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 lery and machine-gun fire, where he filled the can- 
 teens at a spring and returned through the intense 
 fire under direct observation of machine-gunners 
 and snipers. Home address, Mrs. Thressie D. 
 Lemon, mother, Liston, Ind. 
 
 LENAHAN, EDWARD J Corporal 
 
 Company B, 8th Machine Gun Battalion. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Montfaucon, 
 France, October 7, 1918. Corporal Lenahan, a 
 runner, repeatedly carried messages through heavy 
 barrages. On one occasion, when an enemy shell 
 struck a dugout occupied by himself and several 
 comrades, hurymg two of them, though he was 
 sufferlns from the concussion, he immediately set to 
 work digging out the imprisoned men, disregarding 
 the intense shell and machine-gun fire to which he 
 was subjected. Home address, Mrs. Mary B. Lena- 
 han, mother. Savannah, Ga. 
 
 LENAHAN, JOHN C Private 
 
 Deceased. Company M, 308th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Grand-Pr^, 
 France, October 14, 1918. When his company was 
 ordered to take a position along the river bank under 
 heavy machine-gun and artillery fire, Private Lena- 
 han, acting first sergeant, made his way from flank 
 to flank, supervising the disposition of the troops. 
 Despite serious wounds received, he completed his 
 mission and reported to his company commander, 
 dying shortly after from the effect of his wounds. 
 Next of kin, Mrs. Lucy Lenahan, 154 Huron Street, 
 Brooklyn, N. Y. 
 
 LENNOX. HERBERT K Private 
 
 Company K, 26th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Cantigny, France, May 27. 
 1918. Engaged as gunner of an automatic rifle 
 team. Private Lennox was so severely wounded that 
 he was unable to withdraw from the advancing en- 
 emy. Concealing himself until the assaulting wave 
 had passed over him, he opened fire on the enemy 
 from the rear, completely discouraging their attack 
 and forcing them to retire. Home address, James 
 Lennox, father, 230 West Railroad Street, Potts- 
 ville. Pa. 
 
 LENOIR, HENRI . . Brigadier Interpreter 
 French Mission, attached to 120th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Vaux Andigny, 
 France, October 11, 1918. Discovering two of the 
 enemy hiding. Interpreter Lenoir captured them and 
 turned them over to the battalion commander. The 
 information regarding the enemy's line of defense 
 and movement obtained from these prisoners 
 proved to be correct and of the utmost value On 
 another occasion he braved the dangers of terrific 
 hostile fire by going ahead of the battalion into a 
 village and aiding the sick and wounded among the 
 inhabitants, disregarding the fact that he was suf- 
 fering agony from the effects of gas. 
 
 LEONARD, HARRY . . Private (First Class) 
 Headquarters Company, 166th Infantry .For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Chateau-Thierry, 
 France, July 1.5-18 and July 28, 1918. During the 
 terrific struggle of July 15-18, Private Leonard con- 
 tinually volunteered and carried messages through 
 territory swept by high explosives, shrapnel, and 
 gas. On July 28 he left his shelter to assist his com- 
 pany commander, who had been seriously wounded, 
 carrying him through a rain of shells to a place of 
 safety. Home address, Lawrence J. Leonard, 
 father, London, Ohio. 
 
 LEONARD, HARRY D Private 
 
 Company B, 16th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in operations south of Soissons, France, 
 July 19 to 22, 1918. Severely wounded on July 19, 
 1918, he continued to go forward with his company 
 
 until the operations were over. On July 20, in spite 
 of his wounds, he carried a message through a heavy 
 barrage. Home address, John Leonard, father, 
 Kingsmills, Ohio. 
 
 LEONARD, JOHN W. . . Lieutenant Colonel 
 _ 6th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Romagne, France, October 14, 1918. 
 Lieutenant Colonel (then major) Leonard personally 
 led the assaulting wave in an attack under severe 
 shell and machine-gun fire from the front and 
 flanks. Upon reaching the objective he directed the 
 organization of the position, and by his example of 
 fearlessness rallied his men and kept his line intact. 
 Home address, Mrs. John H. Leonard, wife, 303 
 Kirby Avenue, Chattanooga, Tenn. 
 
 LEONARD, MELVIN C. . . First Lieutenant 
 9th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Soissons, France, July 18, 1918. Although 
 impeded by a very painful wound, Lieutenant Leon- 
 ard continued to lead his company, through a firrit 
 and second attack on the enemy, though barely able 
 to walk. Upon gaining his objective he supervised 
 the consolidation of the position, under severe shell 
 fire, and remained until his company was relieved. 
 Home address, Charles M. Leonard, father, 390 
 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, Mass. 
 
 LEPLEY, JAMES B Sergeant 
 
 Company M, 168th Infantry. Near Souain, to 
 the northeast of Chalons-sur-Marne, France, on the 
 night of July 14-15, 1918, he left his trench and re- 
 turned to the woods, through a smothering fire of 
 gas, high explosive, and shrapnel, to search for two 
 men from his platoon who were missing. He found 
 them lost in the woods and guided them back to the 
 platoon. On July 28, 1918, near Sergy, France, he 
 led his platoon forward in the face of a heavy ma- 
 chine-gun fire and captured six machine-guns and 13 
 prisoners from the Prussian Guards. Home address, 
 Mrs. Hazel Fenton, Red Oak, Iowa. 
 
 LEPLUS, PAUL .... First Lieutenant 
 89th French Infantry .For extraordinary heroism 
 in action near Gesnes, France, October 4, 1918. 
 Realizing the necessity and importance of the tanks 
 in the attack on the Bois de la Morine, Lieutenant 
 Leplus volunteered and led the tanks over unfamil- 
 iar and difficult terrain. He continually exposed 
 himself to the terrific fire of the enemy in their at- 
 tempt to destroy the tanks, but carried his mission 
 to a successful conclusion. Home address, Mrs. 
 Paul Leplus, 10 Avenue de La Republique, Paris, 
 France. 
 
 LEROUX, MAURICE . . First Lieutenant 
 French Army Attached to 5th Regiment, U. S. 
 M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action at Blanc 
 Mont, France, October 4, 1918. At great personal 
 risk. Lieutenant Leroux volunteered and cro.ssed an 
 area swept by heavy machine-gun and artillery fire 
 in order to establish liaison with French troops on 
 the flank. He succeeded in locating these units and 
 delivered an important message, displajdng excep- 
 tional courage and utter disregard for personal dan- 
 ger. Home address, Madame Maurice Leroux, 
 Champrobin, Vivy, Marne et Loire, France. 
 
 LESCADRON, HENRI JEAN . . . 
 
 Second Lieutenant 
 
 French Mission, attached to 356th U. S. Infantry. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action near St.Mihiel, 
 France, September 12-14, 1918. Upon learning that 
 one of the companies of the regiment had lost all its 
 officers except the company commander. Lieutenant 
 Lescadrou left the regimental post of command and 
 joined this company, which was in the first wave, 
 gallantly assisting the company commander and 
 
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 going through artillery and machine-gun fire to aid 
 the platoon leaders. He continued with this com- 
 pany until its final objective was reached, and as- 
 sisted in organizing the position. 
 
 LESESNE, FRANCIS K Captain 
 
 371st Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Ardeuil, France, September 29, 1918. 
 Painfully wounded in the arm by shell fire, Captain 
 Lesesne nevertheless remained with his company 
 until his organization two days later had gone into a 
 reserve position and he was ordered to evacuate. 
 Home address, Mrs. Turner Logan, 39 Church 
 Street, Charleston, S. C. 
 
 LESH, WILLIAM T Sergeant 
 
 Battery A, 321st Field Artillery. For extraor- 
 dinary heroism in action near Sommerance, France, 
 October 14, 1918. Wounded by shell fire, he refused 
 to be evacuated, but after receiving first aid, contin- 
 ued to command his section, which was under heavy 
 fire, encouraging his men by his own bravery. Home 
 address, Mrs. William Theodore Lesh, grandmother, 
 432 Cherry Street, Scranton, Pa. 
 
 LEVAN, SIMPSON Corporal 
 
 Company A, 2d Engineers. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Monneaux and Vaux, France, 
 July 1-3, 1918. Although wounded in the head and 
 left leg by a high-explosive shell, which fact he con- 
 cealed from his ofiicers. Corporal Levan continued 
 forward with his company. While thus wounded he 
 led his platoon under heavy fire from Monneaux to 
 Vaux during three days of hard and constant fight- 
 ing, effectively discharging his duties until exhaust- 
 ed. Home address, Mrs. Mary Smitz, Lima, Ohio. 
 
 LEVAS, JAMES Sergeant 
 
 Machine-Gun Battalion. Between Berzy le Sec 
 and Soissons, France, on July 19, 1918, he took 
 charge of his platoon after his commander was 
 killed. Soon afterward he himself was wounded, but 
 he dressed his own wound and continued forward. 
 In a later advance directed by him he was severely 
 wounded, but placed his gun in position, looked 
 after the security of his men, and reported those 
 facts personally to his commanding officer before 
 permitting himself to be taken to a dressing station. 
 Home address, San Diego, Calif. 
 
 LEVINE, ABEL J Corporal 
 
 Company H, 107th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bony, France, September 29, 
 1918. After his platoon had suffered heavy casual- 
 ties and all the sergeants had been wounded, Corpo- 
 ral Levine collected the remaining effectives in his 
 own and other units, formed another platoon, and 
 continued the advance. When his rifle was ren- 
 dered useless he killed several of the enemy with his 
 pistol. He was wounded shortly afterward, but he 
 refused assistance until his men had been cared for 
 and evacuated. Home address, Mrs. Jennie Levine, 
 mother, 103 Prospect Avenue, Mount Vernon, N.Y. 
 
 LEVINE. JACOB Private 
 
 Deceased. Company E, 305th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near St. Juvin, 
 France, November 1, 1918. While his company was 
 being attacked from three sides and the terrific en- 
 emy fire had caused many casualties in the ranks. 
 Private Levine volunteered and carried a message to 
 the left flank. After he had advanced about 10 
 yards he was killed by a deluge of machine-gun bul- 
 lets. Next of kin, Nathan Levine, father, 127 For- 
 sythe Street, New York City. 
 
 LEVINSON, ABE Private 
 
 Company G, 167th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Croix Rouge Farm, northeast 
 
 of Chateau-Thierry, France, July 27, 1918. When 
 his company was in action near Hill No. 212, Private 
 Levinson was posted as lookout while his company 
 was intrenching. He observed the enemy bringing 
 forward maciiine-guns through the wheat fields to 
 place them in position. Waiting until they were 
 within close range, he exposed himself to heavy ma- 
 chine-gun and artillery fire and succeeded in killing 
 or disabling the crew of two machine-guns, thus sav- 
 ing his company from heavy casualties. Home ad- 
 dress, Mrs. Minnie Levinson, 10 Shomin Street, 
 Pittsburgh, Pa. 
 
 LEVIS. WILLIAM EDWARD . . . 
 
 Second Lieutenant 
 
 30th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Bois D'Aigremont, France, July 15, 1918. 
 On several occasions Lieutenant Levis volunteered 
 and went through the intense artillery bombard- 
 ment of the enemy to perform important missions. 
 He led a detail of three men to secure rockets, and 
 on the journey, two were killed and the other 
 wounded. Undaunted, he alone pushed on, arriv- 
 ing at the ammunition dump just as the enemy shell 
 exploded and destroyed it. Home address, Mrs. 
 W. E. Levis, wife, 611 State Street, Alton, 111. 
 
 LEWIS, BERNARD Private 
 
 Company A, 368th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Binarville, France, Septem- 
 ber 30, 1918. During an attack on Binarville he 
 volunteered to rescue a wounded soldier of his com- 
 pany. To accomplish his mission he was compelled 
 to go under heavy machine-gun and shell fire. In 
 total disregard of personal danger he brought the 
 wounded man safely to our Unes. Home address, 
 Mrs. Martha Lewis, mother, Washington. D. C. 
 
 LEWIS, CHARLES Sergeant 
 
 Deceased. Company M. 61st Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action in the Bois des 
 Rappes, France, October 12, 1918, and near Cunel. 
 France, October 13, 1918. Sergeant Lewis assisted, 
 on October 12, in carrying his company commander, 
 who had been severely wounded, to a first-aid sta- 
 tion, under heavy shell fire. On October 13, near 
 Cunel, he took charge of his company and had suc- 
 cessfully reached the objective and held it until he 
 was killed by shell fire. Next of kin, Mrs. Lewis 
 Owen, sister, Toledo, Ohio. 
 
 LEWIS, E. E Colonel 
 
 102d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Marcheville, France, September 26, 1918. 
 Being second in command of the assaulting troops. 
 Colonel Lewis (then a major) displayed great brav- 
 ery and rare initiative. While under terrific artil- 
 lery and machine-gun fire he reorganized scattered 
 units, established and organized positions in depth, 
 set up liaison from front to rear, and in hand-to- 
 hand fighting personally led his men, inspiring in 
 them a confidence and tenacity of purpose that were 
 productive of success. For the following acts of ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Beaumont, 
 France, November 10, 1918, Colonel Lewis is 
 awarded a bronze oak-leaf cluster to be worn with 
 the Distinguished Service Cross: Colonel Lewis, 
 commanding his regiment, personally led the ad- 
 vance of his front line, under a heavy artillery and 
 machine-gun fire, and gained the absolute confidence 
 of his troops by his example of courage and cool- 
 ness. Home address, Mrs. E. E. Lewis, wife, 
 Wardman Park Inn, Washington, D. C. 
 
 LEWIS. FRANK . . . Private (First Class) 
 Deceased. Company 1. 125th Infantry. For extra- 
 ordinary heroism in action near Romagne, France. 
 October 9-11, 1918. During the period from Octo- 
 ber 9-11, 1918, he repeatedly volunteered and 
 carried messages from his company in the front line 
 to his battaUon post of command, crossing and re- 
 
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 crossing a fire-swept valley while engaged in this 
 work. After being dangerously wounded on his last 
 trip, he bent all his energies to attracting the at- 
 tention of another runner who would deliver his 
 message, but the delay in securing first aid resulted 
 in his death. His work during these days was not 
 only an inspiration to his comrades, but also of in- 
 estimable value in the success of the regimental 
 attack. Next of kin, J. W. Lewis, Chavies, Ala. 
 
 LEWIS, FRANK NELSON .... Captain 
 Deceased. 4th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Cunel, France, October 5-6, 
 1918. Although severely wounded in both arms 
 and both legs during the advance of his company on 
 the night of October 5-6, Captain Lewis continued 
 in command, and by his bravery and courage con- 
 tributed materially to the complete success of the 
 attack. Home address. Dr. A. C. Lewis, brother, 
 1224 Exchange Building, Memphis, Tenn. 
 
 LEWIS, HAROLD A Sergeant 
 
 Company K, 113th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Ravine de la Reine, north of 
 Samogneux, France, October 10, 1918. After his 
 platoon commander had been wounded. Sergeant 
 Lewis, although twice wounded himself, continued 
 to lead the platoon until its objective was reached. 
 By his bravery and persistency the platoon, greatly 
 outnumbered, succeeded in overcoming the enemy. 
 Home address, Mrs. Mary E. Lewis, 270 Summit 
 Avenue, Jersey City, N. J. 
 
 LEWIS, JAMES Sergeant 
 
 Company I, 28th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Exermont, France, October 4- 
 11, 1918. He volunteered repeatedly for dangerous 
 missions; and, a private at the time, took command 
 of the platoon when all the noncommissioned officers 
 had become casualties. In leading his men forward, 
 he inspired them by his personal bravery, ably di- 
 recting the consolidation of the objective when 
 taken. Placed in permanent command of his pla- 
 toon by his company commander, he led an attack 
 with marked disregard of personal danger and later 
 led ration and water details through heavily gassed 
 and shelled areas to obtain suppUes for his men. 
 Home address, Mrs. Elsie Lewis, wife, Boyceville, 
 Wis. 
 
 LEWIS, MADISON H Captain 
 
 302d Engineers. For extraordianry heroism in 
 action near Ville-Savoye, France, August 18, 1918. 
 Under enemy fire, high explosive and gas , Captain 
 Lewis voluntarily plunged into the Vesle River to 
 rescue some soldiers who had fallen into the water 
 with full packs while crossing a footbridge, and were 
 in danger of drowning. In order to see, he removed 
 his gas mask, and, as a result, was severely gassed. 
 Home address, E. B. Lewis, father, Horton Ice 
 Cream Corporation, East Twenty-fourth Street, 
 New York City. 
 
 LEWIS, MORRISON F Corporal 
 
 Headquarters Company, 107th Field Artillery. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action near BasUeux, 
 France, September 5, 1918. He directed a detail 
 running a telephone Une to an advanced observa- 
 tion post under heavy artillery and machine-gun 
 fire, and when shell fire rendered the maintenance of 
 the fine impossible, directed the detail in the evacu- 
 ation of wounded infantrymen. Subjectnig himself 
 to intense enemy fire, he carried to the rear the body 
 of an officer who had been killed by enemy machine- 
 gun fire. Home address, Mrs. Wilhelmina K. Lewis, 
 wife, 112 Good Street, Jeanette, Pa. 
 
 LEWIS, ROBERT D Corporal 
 
 Company M, 311th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Grand-Pr6, France, October 
 27, 1918. After his company had reached its ob- 
 
 jective. Corporal Lewis rendered valuable assistance 
 in organizing positions on ground swept by enemy 
 fire. Alone, he flanked a machine-gun position and 
 captured two prisoners. While patrolling between 
 the outposts, he was wounded by machine-gun fire. 
 Home address, Mrs. Elizabeth Barker, mother, 215 
 Gold Street, Buffalo, N. Y. 
 
 LEWIS, ROBERT E Corporal 
 
 Company G, 119th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near BelUcourt, France, Septem- 
 ber 29, 1918. His section having been stopped by a 
 concealed machine-gun. Corporal Lewis on his own 
 initiative, crawled forward alone over ground 
 swept by machine-gun fire. Attacking the nest 
 with bombs, and firing at it with his ride, he killed 
 the entire crew, numbering seven, and thereby 
 cleared the way for the further advance of his sec- 
 tion. Home address, Mrs. Errie A. Lewis, wife, 
 Wananish, N. C. 
 
 LEWIS, STACY A Sergeant 
 
 Company A, 2d Machine Gun Battalion. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Soissons, 
 France, July 22, 1918. He voluntarily organized a 
 machine-gun crew, moved forward in front of the 
 infantry under heavy machine-gun and shell fire, 
 killed an entire machine-gun crew and captured the 
 gun. Home address, Mrs. Florence Edwards, New 
 Kirk, Okla. 
 
 LIARAS, GAITAN Captain 
 
 337th Company, 505th Regiment, Air Service 
 (French). For extraordinary heroism in action in 
 the Bois de Guisy, France, September 26, 1918. 
 Preceding his five tanks on foot. Captain Liaras per- 
 sonally directed the attack on enemy machine guns 
 and snipers that had held up the advance of an en- 
 tire infantry brigade. He killed two of the enemy 
 himself and assisted in the capture of the remainder. 
 
 LIBERMAN, LOUIS Corporal 
 
 Headquarters Company, 6th Field Artillery. At 
 Villers Tournelle, Cantigny Sector, France, on May 
 1, 1918, he displayed distinguished bravery in twice 
 leaving his shelter during a heavy bombardment 
 and going to the assistance of wounded men lying 
 exposed in the open. Home address, Joseph Mech- 
 elofsky, cousin, Brooklyn, N. Y. 
 
 LICKLIDER, JOHN E Sergeant 
 
 Company D, 28th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Berzy-le-See, France, on 
 July 20, 1918. He gave proof of unhesitating de- 
 votion and energy in brilhantly leading four men 
 against a machine-gun, which was delivering in- 
 tense fire, and capturing the gun. Home address, 
 Miss Katherine LickUder, 544 North Queen Street, 
 Martinsburgh, W. Va. 
 
 LIDDELL, CHARLES J Sergeant 
 
 Company D, 142d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Attigny, France, October 14, 
 1918. Sergeant Liddell was engaged on a reconnais- 
 sance with another soldier when the latter was 
 wounded. Being unable to carry his comrade back 
 to the dressing station. Sergeant Liddell placed him 
 in a sheltered position and made his way to regi- 
 mental headquarters, four kilometers to the rear, to 
 secure an ambulance. The ambulance being driven 
 back by enemy artillery fire. Sergeant Liddell made 
 another trip to the rear and returned with a side 
 car, in which he succeeded in rescuing the wounded 
 man, despite heavy machine-gun fire. Home ad- 
 dress, Mrs. C. J. Liddell, wife. Marietta, Okla. 
 
 LIDWELL, EDWARD Private 
 
 Company H, 131st Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bois de Chaume, France, 
 October 9, 1918. Advancing single-handed against 
 
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 a machine gun, Private Lidwell put it out of action, 
 killing its crew of three and preventing an enfilading 
 fire on the company, thus saving many lives. Home 
 address, Miss Lillian Lidwell, sister, 329 John R 
 Street, Detroit, Mich. 
 
 LIDWELL, HARVEY L Sergeant 
 
 Deceased. Company A, 4th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Le Charmel, 
 France, July 26, 1918. Although very seriously 
 wounded, Sergeant Lidwell refused aid of his men, 
 who stopped to assist him, ordering them forward 
 and directing their attack until they had passed be- 
 yond hearing distance. Next of kin, Wallace Bra- 
 non, nephew, Randleman, N. C. 
 
 LIEBERMAN, NATHAN .... Corporal 
 Company C, 131st Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Chipilly Ridge, France, August 
 9, 1918. He displayed unusual gallantry in rushing 
 a machine-gun nest whose fire was checking the ad- 
 vance. With the assistance of men in his squad he 
 put the machine gun out of action and took four 
 prisoners. Home address, Mrs. Benjamin Greene, 
 sister, 1426 Birchwood Avenue, Chicago, III. 
 
 LIENHARD, JACOB . . Second Lieutenant 
 Company A, 1st Battalion, 5th U. S. M. C. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne, 
 France, October 4, 1918. Lieutenant Lienhard led 
 his men in an attack on a strongly held enemy posi- 
 tion through heavy machine-gun and shell fire, and 
 although severely wounded continued to lead and 
 encourage his men. Home address, Emma Lien- 
 hard, mother, R. F. D. 3, Almond, Wis. 
 
 LIETZAN, JOSEPH S Private 
 
 Deceased. Battery E, 6th Field Artillery. At 
 CouUemeUe, France, on April 27, 1918, under a 
 heavy bombardment, he voluntarily went to the 
 assistance of other soldiers who had been buried in 
 a dugout by enemy shell fire, and was killed while 
 engaged in this heroic act. Next of kin, Mrs. Anna 
 Lietzan, 419 Wentworth Avenue, Hammond, Ind. 
 
 LIGGETT. HARRY B. . . Second Lieutenant 
 Company A, 122d Machine Gun Battalion. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Bois de 
 Chaume, France, October 10, 1918. Leading hia 
 platoon under heavy shell and machine-gun fire, 
 Lieutenant Liggett launched an attack on two en- 
 emy machine-gun nests. Accompanied by one sol- 
 dier he silenced the fire from one nest with rifle fire, 
 and directed the fire of his platoon so that the other 
 nest was destroyed. He was severely wounded in 
 this action. Home address, Mrs. C. B. Liggett, 
 2707 Kenwood Avenue, Los Angeles, Cal. 
 
 LIGHT, JOHN C . Corporal 
 
 Company A, 1 10th Engineers. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Cheppy, France, September 
 26, 1918. He fearlessly attacked a machine-gun 
 position and single-handed killed one gunner and 
 captured another. Later, when his entire squad 
 was wounded, he refused to be evacuated, although 
 severely wounded himself, and remained at his post 
 until his entire squad had been cared for. Home ad- 
 dress, Carl W. Barnes, friend, Hampshire, Wyo. 
 
 LIGHT, LAVERN Corporal 
 
 Company E, 311th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Grand-Pr6, France, Novem- 
 ber 1, 1918. While his company and two others 
 were fighting to prevent being cut off and annihi- 
 lated by the enemy. Corporal Light voluntarily 
 crept out ten yards in advance of the line and killed 
 five of the enemy, who were attempting to execute 
 an encircling movement with machine guns. Re- 
 maining in his exposed position with cool tenacity, 
 he continued materially toward reducing the hos- 
 
 tile forces and making possible a rush by liis com- 
 pany. Home address. Purl Light, father, R. F. D. 
 2, Hartwich, N. Y. 
 
 LIGHT, WILBUR S Corporal 
 
 Company F, 358th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Fey-en-Haye, France, Sep- 
 tember 12-14, 1918. His daring and bravery were 
 conspicuous. He charged a German machine gun 
 single-handed, killing the gunner and putting three 
 others of the crew to flight. During this action he 
 killed six of the enemy. He showed rare leadership 
 on numerous occasions in forming groups and lead- 
 ing them against machine-gun nests. Home ad- 
 dress. Colonel Light, brother, Oklahoma City, Okla. 
 
 LIGHTNER, BLAKE . . Second Lieutenant 
 110th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action at Courmont, France, July 29-31, 1918, and 
 near Montblainville, France, September 27, 1918 to 
 October 3, 1918. Lieutenant Lightner voluntarily 
 established an advance observation post at Cour- 
 mont. During his work, he was knocked down by 
 the concussion of an exploding shell but remained at 
 his post. Throughout the action in the Argonne he 
 repeatedly exposed himself while leading his men. 
 At Montblainville, although wounded by a shell 
 splinter, he continued in action and succeeded in 
 putting into operation German machine guns 
 against the enemy, greatly assisting in repulsing 
 their counterattack. He refused to be evacuated 
 until ordered to the rear. Home address, Mrs. Ruby 
 Lightner, wife, 923 3^ Chestnut Avenue, Altoona, 
 Pa. 
 
 LIGON, LOUIS LUCIAN .... Captain 
 118th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Brancourt, France, October 8, 1918. 
 Commanding a battaUon, which had been caught 
 in a terrific barrage. Captain Ligon pushed forward 
 and led his command until the barrage had lifted. 
 Although he was severely gassed, which rendered 
 him nearly speechless and caused much suffering. 
 Captain Ligon remained with his troops for eight 
 days, leaving his post only when ordered to do so by 
 his commanding officer. Home address, Mrs. L. L. 
 Ligon, Anderson, S. C. 
 
 LIGSUKIS, FRANK Mechanic 
 
 Company I, 325th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near St. Juvin, France, October 
 16, 1918. With another soldier. Mechanic Lig- 
 sukis voluntarily made several trips into No Man's 
 Land, under heavy enemy fire, and carried to safety 
 eight wounded comrades who had been lying help- 
 less and exposed to this fire. Home address, Joseph 
 Ligsukis, father, 27 Park Street, New Britain, 
 Conn. 
 
 LILJEBERG, PAGNEL Private 
 
 Company D, 131st Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Chipilly Ridge, France, Axig- 
 ust 9-11, 1918. Being on duty as a runner, he car- 
 ried messages under heavy shell and machine-gun 
 fire. Owing to casualties, he did the work of six 
 runners, proving himself to be a man of unusual 
 gallantry and devotion to duty. Home address, 
 Mrs. Eva Liljeberg, mother, 1917 Berwyn Avenue, 
 Chicago, 111. 
 
 LILLARD, DAVID W Captain 
 
 117th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Poncheaux, France, October 7, 1918. 
 Severely wounded in the side, when an enemy ma- 
 chine-gun bullet struck and exploded two clips of 
 shells in his magazine pouch. Captain Lillard strug- 
 gled to his feet and directed the further advance of 
 his company. For six hours he remained in com- 
 mand of his company, issuing orders from a shell 
 hole, under the most intense fire. During part of 
 this period he was practically unconscious and was 
 
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 suffering severe pain; but he, nevertheless, success- 
 fully accomplished the organization of his com- 
 Eany's position. Home address, Mrs. David W. 
 illard, wife, Etowah, Tenn. 
 
 LIMON, JOE Private 
 
 Deceased. Company M, 47th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near St. Thibaut, 
 France, August 10, 1918. Wounded in a scouting 
 mission. Private Limon remained on observation 
 until he had gained valuable information. After 
 having his wound dressed, he returned to duty and 
 made several trips to the flank regiments, each 
 time bringing back valuable information for our own 
 troops and of the enemy. He later voluntarily lo- 
 cated a minenwerfer and heavy mortar emplace- 
 ment from which the enemy was firing on neighbor- 
 ing troops. Home address, Erminic Limon, En- 
 towa, Barco de Baldioras, Provincia de Creuse, 
 Spain. 
 
 LINDAHL, LUTHER E Sergeant 
 
 Company I, 47th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bois de Brieulles, France, 
 September 28, 1918. Sergeant Lindahl charged an 
 enemy machine gun which was inflicting heavy 
 losses upon our troops and delaying the advance. 
 He wounded the gunners and captured the gun, 
 thereby enabling our advance to continue. Home 
 address, Charles G. Lindahl, Box 227, Sheffield, Pa. 
 
 LINDBERG, ALBERT W Captain 
 
 Medical Corps, 2d Machine Gun Battalion. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Exermont, 
 France, October 8, 1918. CrawUng out over shell- 
 torn ground and in the face of direct machine-gun 
 fire, he rescued a soldier whose leg had been shatter- 
 ed by shell fire. By performing an amputation 
 while constantly exposed to sniping and machine- 
 gun fire, he made it possible to evacuate the soldier 
 to safety a few hours later, when the infantry moved 
 forward. Home address, Mrs. Albert W. Lindberg, 
 wife, Hillsboro, 111. 
 
 LINDEN. HARRY Sergeant 
 
 Company H, 308th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Ville Savoye, France, Aug- 
 ust 16, 1918. After all his company officers and 
 first sergeant had been evacuated because of gas. 
 Sergeant Linden assumed command of the com- 
 pany, which was then occupying an extremely pre- 
 carious position, exposed to an unusually heavy 
 shell and gas bombardment. He remained in com- 
 mand until the company was relieved, and the fol- 
 lowing night, despite his sufferings from the effects 
 of gas, helped carry up ammunition under intense 
 enemy artillery fire. Home address, Clara Linden, 
 wife, 71-A Howard Avenue, Brooklyn, N. Y. 
 
 LINDGREN, EVERETTE E. ... 
 
 Second Lieutenant 
 
 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near St. Etienne, France, October 
 4, 1918. During an attack on a strong enemy posi- 
 tion, under terrific machine-gun and artillery fire. 
 Lieutenant Lindgren led his platoon to the support 
 of the platoon operating on his left, rallying men 
 from another company, who had become separated 
 from their organization, to his support. Although 
 severely wounded, he remained in action until the 
 position was consolidated. Home address, Laura 
 O. Lindgren, mother, Adrian, Minn. 
 
 LINDIE, ELMER H Private 
 
 Company F, 103d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bois de St. Remy, France, 
 September 12, 1918. Under heavy grenade and 
 rifle fire. Private Lindie crawled forward from shell 
 hole to shell hole, until he reached a flank position 
 of an enemy machine-gun nest, from which point he 
 
 killed a gunner and caused the rest to surrender to 
 his comrades. Home address, Mrs. Stella Lindie, 
 Monson, Me. 
 
 LINDSAY, GRANT S Sergeant 
 
 Company L, 166th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Sedan, France, November 7, 
 1918. Sergeant Lindsay was in command of his 
 platoon on the right flank of the assaulting wave 
 when hidden concentrations of machine guns were 
 encountered in front and on the right flank. Sldll- 
 fully maneuvering his combat groups, he led them 
 with remarkable courage and coolness through the 
 heavy enemy machine-gun fire and broke up the 
 hostile counterattack which had been started. In 
 so doing, he personally advanced ahead of his men 
 under heavy fire from machine guns and snipers, 
 and succeeded in locating some of the machine-gun 
 nests. Home address, Samuel Lindsay, father. 
 West Main Street, Lancaster, Ohio. 
 
 LINDSAY, ROBERT O. . . First Lieutenant 
 139th Aero Squadron. For extraordinary hero- 
 ism in action near Bantheville, France, October 27, 
 1918. In company with two other planes. Lieuten- 
 ant Lindsay attacked three enemy planes (Fokker 
 type) at an altitude of 3,000 meters, and after a 
 sharp fight brought down one of them. While en- 
 gaged with the two remaining machines, eight more 
 planes (Fokker type) came at him from straight 
 ahead. He flew straight through their formation, 
 gained an advantageous position, and brought down 
 another plane before he withdrew from the combat. 
 Home address, N. H. Lindsay, mother, Madison, 
 N. C. 
 
 LINDSAY, ROBERT W Private 
 
 Company B, 131st Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Consenvoye, France, Octo- 
 ber 10, 1918. He volunteered to carry messages 
 over ground swept by heavy fire after two other 
 runners had been wounded. He delivered impor- 
 tant messages, working to maintain Uaison after he 
 had himself been wounded. Home address, Mrs. 
 Ehzabeth Clayton, mother, 1112 Grant Street, 
 Morris, 111. 
 
 LINDSEY, CLINTON S Private 
 
 Deceased. 6th Regiment, U. S. M. C. In the 
 Bois de Belleau, France, on June 6, 1918, he dis- 
 played commendable gallantry when he voluntarily 
 sought permission to leave shelter and, at great ex- 
 posure to himself, rescued a helpless wounded officer 
 from an open field. He was killed in action June 
 8, 1918. Next of kin, FeUx W. Lindsey, father, 
 San Marcos, Tex. 
 
 LINDSEY, CLYDE H Private 
 
 Company A, 59th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bois de Brieulles, Franc, 
 September 29, 1918. Disregarding personal safety. 
 Private Lindsey, in the performance of his duties aa 
 runner, carried repeated messages across greatly ex- 
 posed area, which was subjected to fierce artillery 
 and machine-gun fire. He succeeded after another 
 runner had been killed in the attempt. Home ad- 
 dress, Mrs. Clyde H. Lindsey, Maywood, Mo. 
 
 LINDSTEN, ALBIN Private 
 
 Company H, 117th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, Septem- 
 ber 29, 1918. Responding to a call for volunteers by 
 his company commander to locate the source of ma- 
 chine-gun fire, which had cut off the headquarters 
 platoon from the rest of the company, Private Lind- 
 sten crawled through the barrage, ascertained the 
 position of the guns, and led the platoon to safety. 
 He then crawled back through the barrage, located 
 the rest of the company, and guided the platoon to 
 them. Home address, Mrs. Katherine Lindsten, 
 mother, 920 East Sixth Street, White Bear, Minn. 
 
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 LINER, IRVING L Private 
 
 Company D, 308th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Binarville, France, October 
 2-7, 1918. Private Liner was a battalion runner, 
 when his battalion was surrounded by the enemy in 
 the Forest of Argonne and cut off from communi- 
 cation with friendly troops. He carried messages 
 with great cheerfulness under conditions of stress 
 and under heavy machine-gun and shell fire, at a 
 time when he was exhausted by exposure and hun- 
 ger, being without food for five days. Home ad- 
 dress, Max Liner, father, 573 Schenck Avenue, 
 Brooklyn, N. Y. 
 
 LINGO, LOVICK P Lieutenant 
 
 328th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action at Cornay, France, October 9;10, 1918. 
 Lieutenant Lingo was with an attacking party, 
 which, after driving off the enemy, was counter- 
 attacked and surrounded. Upon being called on to 
 surrender, he refused, and despite the fact that ten 
 men had been shot down in trying to get away, 
 fought his way out and, though wounded, reached 
 his own lines. Later, when Lieutenant Lingo learn- 
 ed that his company was without officers, he re- 
 turned and remained with it for several days until 
 weakness from his wound forced his evacuation, 
 ikome address, Mrs. Ophelia B. Lingo, mother, 205 
 Clark Street, Milledgeville, Ga. 
 
 LINGOWSKI, JOSEPH Private 
 
 Company L, 59th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bois de Fays, France, Oc- 
 tober 4, 1918. Under heavy fire, while performing 
 a mission as battalion runner, he encountered an 
 enemy patrol of four men, and, forcing them to sur- 
 render, brought them to the rear. Home address, 
 Mrs. Rosa Lingowski, mother, 921 East Broadway, 
 Winona, Minn. 
 
 LINIGER, WILLIAM Sergeant 
 
 Deceased. Company I, 126th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Romagne, 
 France, October 9, 1918. After all the oflicers of 
 his company had been killed or wounded an attack 
 by his platoon was ordered on an enemy machine- 
 gun nest. Receiving a mortal wound in the attack, 
 which captured the enemy nest, Sergeant Liniger 
 •truggled on until the objective had been reached, 
 encouraging his men and setting them an example 
 of his bravery. Next of kin, Mrs. E. Liniger, moth- 
 er, 153 West Western Avenue, Muskegon, Mich. 
 
 LINK, OLLIE R Cook 
 
 Company M, 119th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near St. Souplet, France, October 
 9-10, 1918. Hearing that the casualties in his com- 
 pany were very heavy, he left his place in the kitch- 
 en and joined his comrades on the front line. From 
 there he advanced alone a distance of 200 yards and 
 located two machine-gun nests, the journey being 
 done in the face of heavy enemy fire. Home address, 
 James E. Link, father, Buies Creek, N. C. 
 
 LINSKEY, WILLIAM F Private 
 
 Company E, 131st Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Hamel, Belgium, July 4, 1918. 
 He was severely wounded in the right arm by shrap- 
 nel at the beginning of the battle. Nevertheless, he 
 carried his automatic rifle forward and used it effec- 
 tively in the assault on the village. Home address, 
 Mrs. Mary Linskey, mother, 310 West Huron 
 Street, Chicago, 111. 
 
 LINTON, CLYDE W Corporal 
 
 Battery E, 42d Artillery, Coast Artillery Corps. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action near Suippes, 
 France, July 15, 1918. Corporal Linton displayed 
 remarkable courage and devotion to duty, a Une- 
 man in charge of exposed telephone lines between 
 his battery commander's station and the firing bat- 
 
 tery, during the German attack at Suippes. At 
 great personal risk he repaired the lines as they were 
 broken by shell fire. In performing this duty he waa 
 severely wounded. Home address, Pittsboro, Ind. 
 
 LINTON, FREDERICK M. First Lieut. (A. D. C.) 
 Deceased. 51st Infantry Brigade. For extraor- 
 dinary heroism in action near Marcheville and Ria- 
 ville, France, September 25-26, 1918. Lieutenant 
 Linton, while acting as haison officer with brigade 
 headquarters, volunteered to carry a message from 
 the front lines to the rear through a terrific barrage 
 and murderous machine-gun fire. After successfully 
 accomplishing this mission, he returned with a pla- 
 toon of reinforcements across an open field through 
 the same heavy fire. When the town of Marche- 
 ville fell into the enemy's hands, he volunteered to 
 lead a platoon in the counterattack and was wound- 
 ed wliile in command. He retained command and 
 held his ground with the platoon until he received 
 his second and fatal wound. Next of kin, Mrs Fred- 
 erick M. Linton, 78 Fletcher Street, Roslindale, 
 Mass. 
 
 LIPPE, OSCAR P Sergeant 
 
 Deceased. Company L, 307th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near the Vesle 
 River, France, August 29, 1918. He saw a wounded 
 comrade 50 yards away and immediately started to 
 his assistance across an open space covered by ma- 
 chine-gun and sniper fire. He was killed attempt- 
 ing to reach his comrade. Next of kin, Vincent S. 
 Lippe, brother, 51 East Forty-Second Street, New 
 York City. 
 
 LIPSCOMB, ABNER E Sergeant 
 
 Company I, 141st Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near St. Etienne, France, October 
 8, 1918. After all the officers of his company were 
 either killed or wounded, Sergeant Lipscomb took 
 command of his company, and although twice 
 wounded, continued to advance. He led the com- 
 pany with courage and skill; held difficult positions 
 in the exposed sahent occupied by the first battahon, 
 and estabUshed a flank guard. Home address, Will 
 Lipscomb, Brenham, Texas. 
 
 LISA, JAMES R First Lieutenant 
 
 Medical Corps, 105th Infantry. For extraordin- 
 ary heroism in action near St. Souplet, France, Oc- 
 tober 18, 1918. After his battahon had been com- 
 pelled to withdraw because of enfilading fire. Lieu- 
 tenant Lisa displayed marked bravery in going for- 
 ward and attending wounded men whose evacuation 
 was impossible because of the intense fire. Home 
 address, Mrs. M. Lisa, mother, Calumet, Mich. 
 
 LISTER, JOHN M Corporal 
 
 Deceased. Company K, 363d Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Waereghem, 
 Belgium, October 31, 1918. When the progress of 
 two front line companies had been stopped by the 
 intense fire of enemy machine guns, and the enemy 
 began to close in on these troops, Corporal Lister vol- 
 untarily assembled a squad of automatic riflemen 
 and grenadiers and went forward to an exposed posi- 
 tion, where he directed the fire of his squad until 
 killed. Next of kin, Michael Lister, father, San 
 Francisco, CaUf. 
 
 LITCHFIELD, JOHN R 
 
 Pharmacist's Mate (Third Class) 
 Deceased. U. S. N., attached to 74th Company, 
 6th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Thiaucourt, France, Septem- 
 ber 15, 1918. Pharmacist's Mate Litchfield display- 
 ed exceptional bravery in giving first aid to the 
 wounded under shell fire. He was killed while tak- 
 ing a wounded soldier out of a trench to the rear. 
 Next of kin, Mrs. Martha D. Litchfield, mother, 
 604 West Padon Avenue, Blackwell, Okla. 
 
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 LITTAUER, KENNETH P. . . . Major 
 
 Air Service, 88th Aero Squadron. For repeated 
 acts of heroism in action near Conflans, France, 
 October 30, 1918. He volunteered on a mission to 
 protect a photographic plane for another squadron 
 on September 14 and continued toward the objec- 
 tive at Conflana even after three other protecting 
 planes had failed to start. In an encounter with 
 five enemy pursuit planes he completely protected 
 the photographic plane by skillful maneuvering, al- 
 though his observer was wounded and his machine 
 seriously damaged. On October 30, while on duty 
 as chief of air service of the 3d Army Corps, he vol- 
 unteered and made an important reconnaissance of 
 enemy machine-gun emplacements at a low altitude 
 near Doulcon. Home address, Alfred Littauer, fa- 
 ther, 10 Fifth Avenue. New York City. 
 
 LITTLEFIELD, FRANK C. . . . Corporal 
 Company K, 328th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Cornay, France, October 10, 
 1918. Corporal Littlefield was a member of a de- 
 tachment which had been surrounded by the enemy 
 and had fought for several hours against overwhelm- 
 ing odds. When the officer in charge was about to 
 surrender to the enemy, this soldier refused to do so, 
 and, dashing through severe machine-gun and rifle 
 fire, succeeded in making his escape, though he was 
 wounded in the face in so doing. Report- 
 ing to his company without delay, he remained on 
 duty throughout the entire operation. Home ad- 
 dress, W. S. Littlefield, father, Winterport, Me. 
 
 LITTLEJOHN, KENNETH S. . . Captain 
 6th Engineers. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion at Claires Chenes Wood, France, October 20, 
 1918. Captain Littlejohn reorganized three En- 
 gineer companies after they had retired from the 
 woods and by his personal example of daring and 
 bravery successfully led his men against enemy ma- 
 chine guns. His gallant action resulted in the cap- 
 ture of the Claires Chenes Woods. Home address, 
 Mrs. Josephine K. Littlejohn, wife, Upper Mont- 
 clair, N. J. 
 
 LIVERMORE, RUSSELL B. . First Lieutenant 
 104th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near the Bois de Belleau, France, July 18, 
 1918. As his battaUon was advancing across an 
 open field, it came under fire from a hostile ma- 
 chine gun located in a strong enfilading position in a 
 ravine. Hastily gathering a group of men from his 
 platoon. Lieutenant Livermore led them in a charge 
 on the nest and put it out of action, capturing eleven 
 prisoners and saving his battalion many casualties. 
 Home address, Arthur L. Livermore, father, 144 
 Park Avenue, Yonkers, N. Y. 
 
 LLEWELLYN, FRANK A. . . . Captain 
 Pilot, and Roland H. Neel, second lieutenant 
 (Coast Artillery Corps) , observer, 99th Aero Squad- 
 ron, Air Service. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion east of Saint Die, France, August 17, 1918. 
 Captain Llewellyn, acting as pilot, and Lieuten- 
 ant Neel, acting as observer, carried on successful 
 liaison with the infantry during the attack on Fra- 
 pelle. They flew over the enemy lines at an altitude 
 of only 400 meters, firing on and disconcerting the 
 enemy, and thereby giving courage and confidence 
 to the American forces. Despite heavy fire from 15 
 antiaircraft machine guns and several batteries of 
 antiaircraft art llery, they performed their work 
 efficiently. Their aeroplane was struck by a number 
 of machine-gun bullets, one of which cut the rudder 
 and elevator control wires and caused the rudder to 
 jam. The broken control wire was held and operated 
 by Lieutenant Neel, under direction of Captain 
 Llewellyn. Running the machine together in this 
 manner, they continued their liaison work until the 
 plane began to become unmanageable, when, in 
 spite of its damaged condition, they brought it back 
 
 to their airdrome. Home address, Mrs. W. A. Llew- 
 ellyn, mother, 5636 Kenwood Avenue, Chicago, 111. 
 
 LLOYD, DALE W Private 
 
 Headquarters Company, 28th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Exermont, 
 France, October 5-11, 1918. Advancing with front 
 line units, Private Lloyd established observation 
 posts under heavy and continuous shell and ma- 
 chine-gun fire. Although suffering from wounds, he 
 remained at his post and rendered valuable reports 
 regarding the progress of the battle. Home address, 
 Mrs. Mary A. Lloyd, Marengo, Ohio. 
 
 LLOYD, WILFRED . . Private (First Class) 
 Company L, 127th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Fismes, France, August 4, 
 1918. Wounded while advancing under machine- 
 gun fire, he showed highest devotion to duty by re- 
 turning to his company as soon as he had obtained 
 first-aid treatment. He crawled to a road, secured 
 a pistol to replace the one he had lost when he wai 
 wounded, and joined a group which attacked a ma- 
 chine-gun nest, capturing the position and the ma- 
 chine gun. Home address, Mrs. Ellen Lloyd, grand- 
 mother, Roscoe, 111. 
 
 LOCKARD, DENNIS H Sergeant 
 
 Company C, 2d Field Battalion, Signal Corps. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action near Exermont, 
 France, October 5, 1918. Leading a detail through 
 an intense bombardment. Sergeant Lockard kept 
 in operation the telephone lines of regimental head- 
 quarters, thereby enabUng his regimental command- 
 er to keep in touch with elements on the firing line. 
 Home address, Mrs. Flora Lockard, mother, 306 
 West Penn Street, Muncy, Pa. 
 
 LOCKE, I^RL W Corporal 
 
 Deceased. 51st Company, 5th Regiment, U. S. 
 M. C. Killed in action at Chateau-Thierry, France, 
 June 6, 1918. He gave the supreme proof of that 
 extraordinary heroism which will serve as an ex- 
 ample to hitherto untried troops. Next of kin, 
 Mrs. Ehzabeth Locke, mother. Box 81, Perry, Oliio. 
 
 LOCKE, RAYMOND I Sergeant 
 
 Company A, 129th Machine Gun Battalion. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action. Accompanied by 
 another soldier, Sergeant Locke went through heavy 
 fire and by skillful maneuvering located and captur- 
 ed an enemy 77-mm. gun, with part of its crew, 
 which had been checking the advance of our troops. 
 Home address, W. A. Locke, father, R. F. D. 1, 
 Clinton, Mo. 
 
 LODOR, JAMES C. . . . Second Lieutenant 
 Deceased. 26th Infantry. On July 19, 1918, he 
 gallantly inspired his platoon to three vigorous and 
 successful advances against machine-gun fire near 
 Soissons, France, in the last of which he was killed. 
 Next of kin, Mrs. James C. Lodor, mother. Box 422, 
 Wilmington, N. C. 
 
 LOESCHER, FRANK B Sergeant 
 
 Company K, 360th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Le Grand Carr6 Farm, France, 
 November 1, 1918. Although wounded in the arm 
 early in the attack. Sergeant Loescher continued to 
 lead his platoon in the attack on a strong enemy 
 position, and by the use of rifles, rifle grenades, and 
 hand grenades, and after capturing several machine- 
 gun nests, including one dugout containing 70 Ger- 
 mans, forced the entire strong point to yield, includ- 
 ing two German companies armed with machine 
 guns, which had been holding up the advance of the 
 whole company. Home address, C. A. Loescher, 
 Scaly, Texas. 
 
 LOGUE, THOMAS Private 
 
 Battery D, 119th Field Artillery. For extra- 
 
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 ordinary heroism in action near Montfaucon, 
 France, September 29, 1918. Private Logue worked 
 ceaselessly under heavy enemy shell fire, in carrying 
 wounded comrades to the first aid station, until he 
 was himself severely wounded. Home address. 
 Miss Annie Logue, sister, 3 Woodbine Terrace, 
 Colevaine, County Derry, Ireland. 
 
 LOHMANN, LEWIS E Corporal 
 
 3d BattaUon, 11th Field Artillery. For extra- 
 ordinary heroism in action near Laneuville, France, 
 November 7, 1918. Corporal Lohmann displayed 
 fearless devotion to duty in maintaining telephone 
 lines while his battaUon was in action near Laneu- 
 ville. On one occasion he voluntarily accompanied 
 an officer, and under heavy fire, repaired a telephone 
 line which was severed 15 times in two hours within 
 a length of only one kilometer. Home address, 
 Rudolph G. Lohmann, brother, Pekin, 111. 
 
 LOKEN, CLARENCE Private 
 
 Company M, 356th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Beaufort, France, November 
 4, 1918. Private Laken was engaged as a runner 
 and made several trips through heavy bombardment 
 from the front line to the support battahon. Even 
 after his equipment had been riddled by shell frag- 
 ments, he continued, maintaining liaison between 
 these two. points. Home address, Thomas A. Lo- 
 ken, father, General Delivery, Tigerton, Wis. 
 
 LOMONOCO, FRANK . Private (First Class) 
 Company K, 315th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action in the Meuse-Verdun offensive, 
 November 5, 1918. In the performance of his duties 
 as runner Private Lomonoco made repeated jour- 
 nies across areas swept by machine-gun fire, but he 
 never hesitated in the execution of his mission. On 
 the firing fine he was of most valuable assistance in 
 destroying a counterattack. Home address, Peter 
 Lomonoco, father, 87 Knickerbocker Avenue, 
 Brooklyn, N. Y. 
 
 LONAIDER, JULES Private 
 
 Company L, 23d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near BayonviUe, France, Novem- 
 ber 1-7, 1918. Private Lonaider, a company runner, 
 displayed exceptional courage in repeatedly passing 
 through heavy enemy fire and delivering all mes- 
 sages entrusted to him in a prompt and efficient 
 manner. Home address, Josephine Lonaider, wife, 
 Mitchell, La. 
 
 LONG, ARTHURS Private 
 
 Company D, 16th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Hill 272, France, October 9, 
 1918. Facing direct fire from a 77-mm. gun which 
 was enfilading his company, he advanced against 
 the gun with an automatic rifleman. Attacking the 
 German gun position, he captured the crew, making 
 it possible for Private Long's company to hold the 
 ground it had gained. Home address. Matt Long, 
 uncle. Box 57, Roberts, Mont. 
 
 LONG, FRANK S. . . . First Lieutenant 
 Deceased. 110th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Fleville, France, October 5, 
 1918. Haying been wounded in the side by shrapnel 
 while caring for wounded men of his platoon, 
 Lieutenant Long refused to be evacuated, but re- 
 turned from the dressing station to his command. 
 While withdrawing his platoon to a better position 
 under heavy barrage he was instantly killed by 
 shell fire. His courage and self-sacrifice furnished 
 a splendid inspiration to his men. Next of kin, 
 Colonel F. S. Long, father, 71st Artillery (C. A. C.) 
 309 West 105th Street, New York City. 
 
 LONG, MILTON E. . . Second Lieutenant 
 7th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion at Cunel Heights, France, October 12, 1918. 
 
 After being severely wounded by a machine-gun 
 bullet. Lieutenant Long displayed exceptional 
 courage and determination by remaining with his 
 platoon, moving it forward and clearing the woods 
 of enemy machine guns, three of which he captured 
 with their entire crews. Home address, Walter 
 Howard, friend, Columbus, Ga. 
 
 LONGFIELD, SIMON F Corporal 
 
 Company D, 23d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bois de Clerembauts, June 
 7, 1918. Even after having been seriously wounded, 
 Corporal Longfield continued with his duties as 
 runner throughout the whole night, after which he 
 was ordered to the rear because of weakness, caused 
 by loss of blood. Home address, Richard Long- 
 field, father, 110 Water Street, Charlestown, Mass. 
 
 LOOMIS, CASEY V Corporal 
 
 Machine Gun Company, 6th Regiment, U. S. M. 
 C. For extraordinary heroism in action near Thiau- 
 court, France, September 15, 1918. During an en- 
 emy counterattack Corporal Loomis voluntarily 
 left a sheltered position, and, in entire disregard of 
 his own safety, set up his gun in the open under 
 heavy enemy fire. By securing enfilading fire on the 
 advancing enemy, he broke up the counterattack 
 within 100 yards of our line. Home address, Wilbur 
 F. Loomis, father, 198 Fifteenth Street, Milwaukee, 
 Wis. 
 
 LOOMIS, JOHN H Corporal 
 
 Company F, 311th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Grand-Pr6, France, October 
 28, 1918. Corporal Loomis volunteered to lead a 
 three-man patrol on a reconnaissance of enemy posi- 
 tions. After one of his men had been wounded, he 
 continued on with the other one and gained the in- 
 formation sought. Being wounded on the return 
 trip by fire from machine guns, he was forced to re- 
 main under cover until night, when he located his 
 other wounded man and returned under cover of 
 darkness with valuable information. Home ad- 
 dress, Charles W. Loomis, brother, 167 Queen 
 Street, Sarnia, Ontario, Canada. 
 
 LOOMIS, JOHN S. . . . First Lieutenant 
 132d Machine Gun Battalion. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near St. Etienne, France, October 
 10, 1918. During an attack to straighten the front 
 of the 71st Brigade, Lieutenant Loomis, in com- 
 mand of a machine-gun platoon, upon arriving at 
 the objective, discovered that all of the infantry 
 officers in the vicinity had fallen, thus leaving their 
 troops in confusion. Although under a heavy bar- 
 rage of high explosive and gas shells, machine-gun 
 and rifle fire, Lieutenant Loomis removed his gas 
 mask in order that his voice might carry, and, with 
 great coolness, reorganized the infantry forces, thus 
 enabUng them to hold the ground they had gained. 
 Lieutenant Loomis remained in command until he 
 was so severely gassed that he had to be carried 
 from the field. Home address, Mrs. George W. 
 Loomis, mother, 1717 Richardson Avenue, Dallas, 
 Texas. 
 
 LORANS, MAROEL Captain 
 
 French Army, attached to 42d U. S. Division. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action during the 
 Battle of the Ourcq, July 26 to August 2, 1918. 
 Captain Lorans remained constantly in the front line, 
 attaching himself to one battahon after another as 
 they in turn came into the fight, and by his energy 
 and gallantry under fire setting a splendid example 
 to the officers and soldiers of the regiment. Home 
 address. Madam Lorans, 9 Rue de Langres, Neuf 
 Chateau, Vosges. 
 
 LORD, ERNEST G. . . Private (First Class) 
 
 Company B, 15th Machine-Gun Battalion. For 
 
 extraordinary heroism in action at FrapeUe, France, 
 
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 August 17, 1918. Private Lord, although wounded 
 severely early in the action and suffering great pain, 
 refused to quit his squadron, but advanced with it 
 until its objective was reached. Home address, Mrs. 
 C. V. Lord, mother, 1523 Newton Street, Northeast, 
 Washington, D. C. 
 
 LORING, DAVID WORTH . . . Lieutenant 
 Deceased. 115th Machine Gun Battalion. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Ypres, 
 Belgium, August 23, 1918. When his gun positions 
 were rendered untenable by shell fire, and his men 
 were ordered to seek shelter in dugouts. Lieutenant 
 Loring left a place of safety for the purpose of see- 
 ing that all his men were under cover and was mor- 
 tally wounded by a shell, dying on his way to the 
 hospital. Next of kin, Mrs. Viola Shaw Loring, 
 wife, 117 South Seventeenth Street, Wilmington, 
 N. C. 
 
 LORIOT, JEAN J Sergeant 
 
 French Army. Pilot, 151st Escadrille. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near St. Mihiel, 
 France, September 14, 1918. Sergeant Loriot, on 
 patrol, met and was attacked by a large number of 
 enemy planes (Fokker type) and, in the course of 
 the combat, his motor and plane were severely dam- 
 aged. By clever maneuvering he managed to elude 
 the enemy planes and land safely behind the Amer- 
 ican lines. 
 
 LOTSPIECH, ORR V Private 
 
 6th Marines, 2d Division. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Vierzy, France, July 19, 1918. 
 While passing through an unusual barrage of artil- 
 lery fire and machine-guns. Private Lotspiech had 
 his leg broken by a bullet. Undaunted, he dragged 
 himself to the post of command and reported to his 
 company commander that his mission had been 
 completed, thus saving the dispatch of another run- 
 ner. Home address, Addie Lotspiech, mother, 
 Booneville, Mo. 
 
 LOTT, JOHN H Corporal 
 
 Company C, 109th Infantry. Two different 
 times, near St. Agnan, France, July 16, 1918, he 
 preceded his platoon into enemy wire under fire, cut 
 a path for it, and returned and led it through the 
 gaps thus made. Home address, Mrs. Hattie J. 
 Lott, mother, Philadelphia, Pa. 
 
 LOUCKS, CLIFFORD C Private 
 
 Company B, 112th Engineers. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Heuvel, Belgium, November 
 2, 1918. Private Loucks, with two other soldiers 
 crossed the Scheldt River after two attempts and 
 succeeded in stretching a line for a bridge across the 
 stream. They were discovered and fired upon by 
 the enemy, but they continued at work driving 
 stakes and made a second trip across the river to 
 obtain wire, despite the fact that a violent artillery 
 barrage had been laid down on their position. 
 Home address, 14315 East Scioto Avenue, East 
 Cleveland, Ohio. 
 
 LOUGH, MAXON S Major 
 
 38th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Romagne, France, October 9, 1918. Al- 
 though severely wounded, Major Lough continued 
 to lead his battalion to his objective and refused to 
 be evacuated until his battalion was relieved. Home 
 address, Mrs. Maxon S. Lough, wife, Fargo, N. D. 
 
 LOUGHLIN, JOSEPH J Captain 
 
 Deceased. 322d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Moranville, France, Novem- 
 ber 9, 1918. At the sacrifice of his own life Captain 
 LoughUn went forward through heavy machine-gun 
 fire to locate a nest of machine-guns which was 
 holding up the advance of the regiment. He located 
 the machine-guns so that the one-pounders could 
 
 silence them, but was killed by the enemy machine- 
 gun fire. Next of kin, Mrs. Eleanor K. Loughlin, 
 wife, 513 South Front Street, Wilmington, N. C. 
 
 LOVE, CHARLES J Private 
 
 Deceased. Company K, 59th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Bois de Fays, 
 France, October 5, 1918. Volunteering for a dan- 
 gerous liaison mission, he went out alone, crossing 
 an open space for 400 yards, which was swept by 
 heavy machine-gun fire. Going far in advance of 
 our lines he obtained the desired information and 
 brought back a German prisoner. He was killed 
 later in the performance of duty, by shell fire. Next 
 of kin, Mrs. Etta M. Love, mother, Boonville, N.Y. 
 
 LOVELACE, DAVID H Private 
 
 Machine-Gun Company, 120th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near BeUicourt, 
 France, September 29, 1918. His left arm having 
 been rendered useless by a shrapnel wound. Private 
 Lovelace continued to carry ammunition with his 
 other arrn until the objective was reached, when, 
 against his protests, he was ordered to the rear for 
 medical treatment. Home address, Mrs. Fannie 
 Lovelace, mother, Jonesville, N. C. 
 
 LOWE, JOHN C Corporal 
 
 Company C, 364th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Leauwken, Belgium, October 
 31, 1918. With three other soldiers. Corporal Lowe 
 skillfully worked bis way under heavy fire to the 
 flank of a machine-gun nest, which was holding up 
 the advance of his platoon with enfilading fire, 
 killed six Germans and captured three machine- 
 guns. Home address, Mrs. S. E. Jauck, mother, 
 4136 Hartford Street, St. Louis, Mo. 
 
 LOWE, THURMAN Sergeant 
 
 Company A, 52d Infantry. Forextraordinary hero- 
 ism in action near Munster, Alsace, September 12- 
 13, 1918. In repulsing a raid on our trenches. Ser- 
 geant Lowe seized an automatic rifle and pursued 
 the Germans across No Man's Land, in the face of 
 converging fire of several enemy machine-guns. 
 Home address, Mrs. Margaret Conway Lowe, 
 Boma, Tenn. 
 
 LOWE, WILLIAM O. . . Second Lieutenant 
 3d Observation Group, Air Ser\-ice. For extra- 
 ordinary heroism in action east of Cunel, Verdun 
 sector, France, October 7, 1918. Lieutenant Wil- 
 liam Lowe, while staking the advance Unes of the 
 80th Division, was suddenly attacked by a forma- 
 tion of eight enemy machines (Fokker type), which 
 dived out of a cloud bank. Although greatly out- 
 numbered Lieutenant Lowe succeeded in shooting 
 down one out of control and disabUng a second so 
 that it was forced to land. Later on the same mis- 
 sion he was again attacked by a patrol of five enemy 
 scout machines and in a running fight he drove 
 these off and successfully completed his mission. 
 Home address, Mrs. Jessie G. Lowe, mother, 
 Fountain City, Tenn. 
 
 LOWRY, FRANCIS B. . Second Lieutenant 
 Deceased. Observer, Coast Artillery Corps, 91st 
 Aero Squadron. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Cr^pion, France, September 26, 1918. On 
 September 26, while on a very important photo- 
 graphic mission. Lieutenant Lowry, with Lieutenant 
 Kelty, pilot, reaUzed the importance of the mis- 
 sion and chose to continue their course through a 
 harrassing antiaircraft barrage. A shell made a 
 direct hit on the plane, brought it down in fragments 
 and instantly killed Lieutenant Lowry. Next of 
 kin, Walter Lowry, brother, 946 Corona Street, 
 Denver, Colo. 
 
 LOYD, L. H Private (First Class) 
 
 Company F, 356th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Beaufort, France, November 
 
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 4, 1918. Despite the fact that severe wounds made 
 it impossible for him to take along his automatic 
 rifle, Private Loyd continued in the advance of the 
 company. Again wounded, he refused evacuation, 
 continuing with his comrades until the objective 
 was reached. Home address, HoweU N. Loyd, 
 father, Annapolis, Mo. 
 
 LOYD, SAMUEL A Sergeant 
 
 Company L. 116th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action north of Verdun, France, October 
 15-23, 1918. After being severely gassed, Sergeant 
 Loyd continued to advance with his company, in 
 spite of suffering great pain. On October 23, when 
 his company was under heavy flanking fire from ma- 
 chine-guns, this soldier rescued several wounded 
 men and administered first-aid treatment. Home 
 address, William H. Loyd, brother, 322 Harrison 
 Street Lynchburg, Va. 
 
 LUBECK, TONY Private 
 
 Deceased. Company I 28th Infantry. While 
 engaged on a mission to kill an enemy sniper who 
 was inflicting severe losses upon American forces 
 near Cantigny, France, May 28, 1918, and after suc- 
 ceeding in his mission, he himself was killed. Next 
 of kin, Mrs. Mary Lubeck, mother, 1218 Cleaver 
 Street, Chicago, 111. 
 
 LUCAS, EUGENE L. E Sergeant 
 
 French Army. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Apremont, France, September 12, and 
 near Bois de Handreuvilles Has, France, September 
 16, 1918. On September 12, the eve of the attack 
 on Apremont, Sergeant Lucas alone reconnoitered 
 the enemy lines and by exposing himself to machine- 
 gun fire was able to supply his battalion commander 
 with accurate information as to the position of these 
 strongholds. On September 16, aiding some French 
 and American soldiers in attack, he successfully 
 routed superior numbers of the enemy after a lively 
 bayonet encounter. 
 
 LUCIA, ARTHUR A. . . Private (First Class) 
 Company M, 4th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Le Charmel, France, July 27, 
 1918. Private Lucia volunteered to carry an impor- 
 tant message through a heavy artillery barrage, 
 after several other runners had reported that they 
 could not get through. He succeeded in his mission. 
 Home address, Mrs. Mary Lucia, 349 Linden 
 Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. 
 
 LUEBKE, ALVIN J. . . . First Lieutenant 
 142d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion at Roche, France, October 27, 1918. Regaining 
 consciousness while being carried to the rear after he 
 had been wounded by an exploding shell, he return- 
 ed immediately to his company, which he later led 
 500 nieters into No Man's Land for the purpose of 
 organizing his position preparatory to an attack the 
 next morning. Home address. Bust Luebke, father, 
 Forestville, Wis. 
 
 LUKAS, JOSEPH Private 
 
 Company D, 4th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Cunel, France, October 13, 
 1918. While defending an outpost, after all his 
 comrades had been wounded. Private Lukas was at- 
 tacked by a group of eight Germans, one an officer. 
 With has automatic rifie, he disabled all but the 
 officer and two men, who took cover in a shell hole. 
 Running to their hiding place, he killed all the en- 
 emy with hand grenades, and returned to hold his 
 portion of the line intact. Home address, Mrs. 
 Kazimiera Szlukuaste, sister, 4617 Hermitage Ave- 
 nue, Chicago, 111. 
 
 LUKE, FRANK, Jr. . . . Second Lieutenant 
 
 Deceased. 27th Aero Squadron, Air Service. 
 
 For extraordinary heroism in action near St. Mihiel, 
 
 France, September 12 to 15, 1918. Lieutenant 
 Luke, by skill, determination, and bravery, and in 
 the face of heavy enemy fire, successfully destroyed 
 eight enemy observation balloons in four days. For 
 the following act of extraordinary heroism in action 
 near Etain, France, September 18, 1918, Lieutenant 
 Luke was awarded a bar to be worn with the dis- 
 tinguished-service cross: Immediately after des- 
 troying two enemy observation balloons. Lieutenant 
 Luke was attacked by a large formation of German 
 planes, Fokker type. He turned to attack two, 
 which were directly behind him, and shot them 
 down. Sighting an enemy biplane, although his 
 gasoline was nearly gone, he attacked and destroyed 
 this machine also. Next of kin, Frank Luke, 2200 
 West Monroe Street, Phoenix, Aria. 
 
 LUKINS, FRED T Sergeant 
 
 Deceased. 20th Company, 5th Regiment, U. S. 
 M. C. Killed in action at Chateau-Thierry, France, 
 June 6, 1918. He gave the supreme proof of that 
 extraordinary heroism which will serve as an ex- 
 ample to hitherto untried troops. Next of kin, Mrs. 
 Margaret Lukins, mother, 522 Patterson Street, 
 Indianapolis, Ind. 
 
 LULOFF, ZALME Private 
 
 Company F, 5th Marines. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Blanc Mont, France, October 
 4, 1918. Disregarding his personal safety. Private 
 Luloff showed marked bravery by carrying messages 
 through heavy machine-gun fire; and after his cap- 
 tain was wounded he rendered valuable assistance 
 in establishing and maintaining liaison between the 
 platoons of his company. Home address, Lara Lu- 
 loff, mother, S. I. Minsk, Russia. 
 
 LUMLEY, ZODA D Captain 
 
 Medical Corps, 357th Infantry. For extraordin- 
 ary heroism in action in the St. Mihiel offensive, 
 September 14, and near Baalon, France, November 
 10-11, 1918. In the St. Mihiel offensive, he showed 
 marked personal courage, advancing his first-aid 
 station with the front line. Near Baalon, he main- 
 tained a dreasing station far to the front, under ter- 
 rific artillery and machine-gun fire, showing absol- 
 ute indifference to personal safety that he might aid 
 the men on the firing line during heavy gas bom- 
 bardments. Home address, Mrs. Martha Foiles, 
 mother, Kampsville, 111. 
 
 LUMPKIN, LAWERNCE M. . . . Sergeant 
 Quartermaster Corps, Pack Train No. 1. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Exermont, 
 France, October 4, 1918. He conducted his pack 
 train, loaded with wire, through the enemy's count- 
 er barrage, over high, open ground, under direct ob- 
 servation of the enemy. Five of his ten mules were 
 killed, but he managed to make a second trip and 
 bring up enough wire to finish the line. Home ad- 
 dress, J. B. Lumpkin, father, Danville, Va. 
 
 LUND, CARL S Private 
 
 102d Machine Gun Battalion. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Mouilly, France, September 
 12, 1918. At great risk of his own life from machine- 
 gun fire at clo.se range. Private Lund volunteered 
 and went to the aid of a wounded comrade, bandag- 
 ed his wounds, and helped him to a place of safety. 
 Home address, Mrs. Edith M. Lund, wife, 116 Ferry 
 Street, Everett, Mass. 
 
 LUNDEGARD, AXEL C Private 
 
 Medical Detachment, 26th Infantry. For extra- 
 ordinary heroism in action near Verdun, France, Oc- 
 tober 4, 1918. Private Lundegard went forward 
 alone and unarmed into the enemy's territory to 
 rescue a wounded man who had been injured in the 
 advance patrol fighting. He succeeded in his mis- 
 sion despite very heavy machine-gun and artillery 
 fire. Home address. Ester Lundegard, 638 West 
 Sixty-first Street, Chicago, 111. 
 
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 LUNSFORD. BEDFORD B. . . . Corporal 
 Deceased. Company M, 117th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Bellincourt, 
 France, October 7, 1918. When the line was held up 
 by enemy machine-gun fire, Corporal Lunsford 
 strapped an automatic rifle to his shoulder and ad- 
 vanced in the face of machine-gun fire. Firing as he 
 went forward, he killed four of the enemy before he 
 fell, nearly riddled with bullets. Next of kin, Thom- 
 as Lunsford, father, Mount Vernon, Tenn. 
 
 LUNSFORD, JESSE Corporal 
 
 Company G, 120th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, Septem- 
 ber 29, 1918. Corporal Lunsford attacked, single 
 handed, a machine-gun post from which a destruct- 
 ive fire was being directed against his company. 
 While he was approaching the nest the machine-gun 
 shot the butt off his rifle and cut a hole in his breech- 
 es, but he succeeded in getting close enough to the 
 nest to throw four hand grenades into it and then 
 killed the gunner with his bayonet. Home address, 
 William A. Lunsford, father, Timber Lake, S. C. 
 
 LUSK, JAMES G First Lieutenant 
 
 2d Machine Gun Battalion. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near the Forest of Argonne, 
 France, September 26, 1918. After his commanding 
 officer and all other officers in the vicinity had been 
 killed or wounded. Lieutenant Lusk took command 
 of fragments of the battalion, reorganized them 
 under heavy machine-gun and artillery fire, and, 
 with utter disregard for his own safety, led the ad- 
 vance, capturing six machine guns and a number of 
 prisoners. Home address, Mrs. L. H. Lusk, Green- 
 ville, Miss. 
 
 LUTZ, JOHN D Corporal 
 
 Company M, 23d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near St. Etienne-^-Arnes, France, 
 October 3-9, 1918. Corporal Lutz fearlessly expos- 
 ed himself to a close range, enfilading fire of a Ger- 
 man automatic rifle. He continued to lead his men 
 throughout the battle after being wounded. Home 
 address, Mrs. Mathilda Lutz, 18 Willard Place, All- 
 Bton, Mass. 
 
 LUZENSKI, WILLIAM .... Sergeant 
 Company H, 126th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action northeast of Chateau-Thierry, 
 France, August 4, 1918. Shortly after the assault 
 was launched he was wounded by shell fire. In 
 spite of his wounds he gallantly led his platoon, 
 gained his objective, and remained in command of 
 his platoon until ordered to the rear by his com- 
 manding officer. Home address, Frank Luzenski, 
 father, 48 Moran Avenue, Detroit, Mich. 
 
 LUZI, LUZIUS Private 
 
 Company C, 153d Infantry. He fearlessly and 
 frequently passed through heavy machine-gun fire 
 while performing his duty as a runner near Chateau- 
 Thierry, France, on June 6, 1918, after being twice 
 wounded. Home address, Bartholomo Luzi, father, 
 Grisons, Switzerland. 
 
 LYERLY, WILLIAM B Private 
 
 Company D, 120th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near BeUicourt, France, Septem- 
 ber 29, 1918. With eight other soldiers, comprising 
 the company headquarters detachment, he assisted 
 his company commander in cleaning out enemy dug- 
 outs along a canal and capturing 242 prisoners. 
 Home address, John Lyerly, father, Woodleaf, N. C. 
 
 LYNCH, ANDREW B Sergeant 
 
 Headquarters Company, 110th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Apremont, 
 France, September 29, 1918. He was on duty with 
 a section operating 37-millimeter guns. Under or- 
 ders he moved the guns to the rear, and then learn- 
 
 ing that his commanding officer had been taken 
 prisoner, he, with another soldier, organized a party 
 of five, attacked the enemy patrol numbering 35, 
 and killed 15 of them, he personally rescuing his 
 commanding officer and capturing three prisoners. 
 Immediately afterwards he took command of 75 
 men and launched a counterattack, driving the 
 enemy before them for over a kilometer. His con- 
 duct exemplified the greatest courage, judgment, 
 and leadership. Home address, Mrs. Katherine 
 Lynch, wife, 2446 South Franklin Street, Philadel- 
 phia, Pa. 
 
 LYNCH, EDMOND W Captain 
 
 Deceased. 111th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Fismette, France, August 10, 
 1918. Seeing two of his platoons being cut off by 
 the enemy. Captain Lynch alone went to their res- 
 cue and engaged the enemy with his automatic pis- 
 tol, killing several. He saved his platoons, but in so 
 doing sacrificed his own life. Next of kin, Mrs. 
 Alice W. Lynch, wife, 28 Bonsall Avenue, Sharon 
 Hill, Pa. 
 
 LYNCH, HENRY PETER . , . Corporal 
 Deceased. Company E, 105th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Ronssoy, 
 France, September 2), 1918. Having been trapped 
 in a shell hole with nine other men 50 yards in front 
 of the line. Corporal Lynch crawled back to his 
 company's position through heavy enemy machine- 
 gun fire and reported their predicament. He then 
 organized a bombing party, led it against the hostile 
 machine gun and put it out of action, thereby en- 
 abUng his men to return safely to our line. Home 
 address, Mrs. Peter Lynch, mother, 47 West Post 
 Road, White Plains, N. Y. 
 
 LYNCH, JOSEPH J Sergeant 
 
 Company D, 165th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Meurcy Ferme, France, July 
 30, 1918. Sergeant Lynch voluntarily went to the 
 rescue of his lieutenant, who was severely wounded 
 and lying in an exposed position. He succeeded in 
 carrying the wounded officer to safety through the 
 intense machine-gun and rifle fire. Home address, 
 Mrs. Peter Lynch, 47 West Post Road, White 
 Plains, N. Y. 
 
 LYNCH, ROLAND D Private 
 
 Company B, 6th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Fontaines, France, Novem- 
 ber 7, 1918. Private Lynch, accompanied by three 
 other soldiers, volunteered and went out under 
 heavy machine-gun and artillery fire to rescue a 
 wounded comrade. Failing in the first attempt, 
 they again tried and this time succeeded in bringing 
 the wounded man to shelter. Home address, James 
 W. Lynch, father, R. F. D. 2, Elbridge, Tenn. 
 
 LYNG, ARTHUR E. . . Gunnery Sergeant 
 Company B, 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne, 
 France, October 4, 1918. While engaged in scout- 
 ing, Gunnery Sergeant Lyng discovered the enemy 
 forming for a surprise attack against an unprotected 
 portion of his lines. Sergeant Lyng quickly organ- 
 ized sufficient force to destroy the enemy's plans 
 and accomplished the capture of ten of the raiding 
 party and si.x machine guns. Home address, James 
 F. Lyng, father, 1 1 Pearl Avenue, Winthrop, Mass. 
 
 LYNK, HARRY E Sergeant 
 
 Company G, lOGth Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Ronssoy, France, September 
 29, 1918. While suffering from severe wounds he 
 organized several small groups from other compan- 
 ies, consohdated them, and led them into effective 
 combat, continuing with this splendid example of 
 courage and fearlessness until wounded a second 
 time. Home address, Mrs. C. Lynk, mother, 247 
 Steuben Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. 
 
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 HEROES ALL 
 
 LYONS, DOUGLAS M. . Second Lieutenant 
 Deceased. 114th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Verdun, France, October 12, 
 1918. Inspiring iiis men by his fearlessness. Lieut- 
 enant Lyons led an attack against a strongly forti- 
 fied enemy position, and, in so doing, was killed. 
 Next of kin, Thomas M. Lyons, father, Fort Henry, 
 Tenn. 
 
 LYONS, WALTER F. . Private (First Class) 
 Battery C, 103d Field Artillery. For extraordin- 
 ary heroism in action near Samogneux, France, Oc- 
 tober 24, 1918. Private Lyons went through a 
 heavily shelled area to obtain medical aid for his 
 wounded comrades, and, failing to do this, returned 
 to tlie position to aid in evacuating them. While 
 carrying a wounded man to a place of safety, two 
 men who were assisting him were instantly killed; 
 nevertheless he continued at his task until the posi- 
 tion was evacuated. Home address, Mrs. Mary E. 
 Lyons, mother, 23 East Street, North Attleboro, 
 Mass. 
 
 LYSTER, WAYNE G Private 
 
 Headquarters Company, 5th Regiment, U. S. M. 
 C. For extraordinary heroism in action near St. 
 Etienne, France, October 4-6, 1918. Private Lyster, 
 a runner, displayed exceptional courage in volun- 
 teering to carry important messages over terrain 
 constantly swept by machine-gun and shell fire. 
 Home address, John C. Lyster, father, Alden, Pa. 
 
 MAC ARTHUR. DOUGLAS . Brigadier General 
 42d Division. When Company D, 168th Infan- 
 try, was under severe attack in the saUent du Feya, 
 France, he voluntarily joined it, upon finding that 
 he could do so without interfering with his normal 
 duties, and by his coolness and conspicuous courage 
 aided materially in its success. An oak-leaf cluster 
 is awarded General MaoArthur for the following 
 acts of distinguished service: As brigade command- 
 er General MacArthur personally led his men and 
 by the skillful maneuvering of his brigade made pos- 
 sible the capture of Hills 288, 242, and the Cote de 
 Chatillon, France, October 14, 15, and 16, 1918. 
 He displayed indomitable resolution and great 
 courage in rallying broken Unes and in re-forming 
 attacks, thereby making victory possible. On a 
 field where courage was the rule, his courage was the 
 dominant feature. Home address, Mrs. Arthur 
 MacArthur, mother, 130 East ArraUaga Street, 
 Santa Barbara, Cahf. 
 
 MAC ARTHUR, JOHN . Second Lieutenant 
 27th Aero Squadron, Signal Corps. Outnumber- 
 ed and handicapped by his presence far behind the 
 German fines, he and three flying companions 
 fought brilliantly a large group of enemy planes, 
 bringing down or putting to flight all in the attack- 
 ing party, while performing an important mission 
 near Luneville, France, on June 13, 1918. Home 
 address, Charles P. MacArthur, 242 Bryant Street, 
 Buffalo, N. Y. 
 
 MACBETH, EDWIN Sergeant 
 
 Company C, 111th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Fismette, France, August 10, 
 1918. Sergeant Macbeth and another soldier vol- 
 untarily went through heavy machine-gun fire to 
 carry an important message to an advanced unit. 
 Attracted by the cries of a wounded soldier while 
 they were returning they went to his assistance and 
 were endeavoring to rescue him when Sergeant Mac- 
 beth's companion was fatally wounded. Being un- 
 able to bring in the two wounded men by himself 
 this soldier returned to the line and secured assist- 
 ance. Home address, Mrs. Sarah Macbeth, mother, 
 1141 Greenfield Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pa. 
 
 MAC BRAYNE, WINFRED C. . First Lieutenant 
 Field Artillery Observer. For extraordinary 
 
 heroism in action near Fismes, France, August 26, 
 1918. While he was conducting an aerial reconnais- 
 sance and general surveillance from his balloon. 
 Lieutenant MacBrayne was repeatedly attacked by 
 hostile aeroplanes, and continued his mission de- 
 spite the proximity of strong enemy air patrols 
 against which he had no defense. When an enemy 
 Fokker emerged from low-hanging clouds, firing at 
 the balloon with incendiary bullets. Lieutenant 
 MacBrayne remained in the basket until his com- 
 panion, who was making his first ascension, had 
 safely jumped. He leaped when the balloon was 
 nearer the ground and his parachute opened as he 
 crossed into the woods. Lieutenant MacBrayne 
 insisted upon reascending immediately, thereby 
 displaying conspicuous coolness and determination. 
 Home address, Mrs. Marguerite V. MacBrayne, 
 wife, 400 East Merrimac Street, Lowell, Mass. 
 
 MAC CLEMMENS, FREDERICK W. .Private 
 Company M, 125th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Romagne, France, October 
 14, 1918. When the advance of his regiment was 
 held up by enemy machine-gun fire and grenades. 
 Private MacClemmens volunteered as a member of 
 a combat patrol which cut through the enemy Unes, 
 captured ten machine guns, killed and captured 15 
 Germans and forced a large number to surrender to 
 other troops, clearing that part of the Cote Dame 
 Marie of the enemy, thus enabling the advance of 
 the regiment to continue. Home address, Margar- 
 et MacClemmens, sister, R. F. D. 2, Crafton, Pa. 
 
 MAC DERMUT, CHARLES K. . . Captain 
 314th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Moprey, France, November 10, 1918. 
 Although seriously wounded by three machine-gun 
 bullets while reconnoitering. Captain MacDermut 
 continued to direct his troops and refused to re- 
 ceive medical treatment or to allow stretcher bear- 
 ers to come to the exposed position until night. 
 Home address, C. K. MacDermut, father, 127 
 Park Street, Leonia. N. J. 
 
 MAC DONALD, BEATRICE . Reserve Nurse 
 Army Nurse Corps. For extraordinary heroism 
 while on duty with the surgical team at the British 
 Casualty Clearing Station No. 61, British Area. 
 During a German night air raid she continued at her 
 post of duty, caring for the sick and wounded until 
 seriously wounded by a German bomb, thereby los- 
 ing one eye. 
 
 MAC DOUGALL, ALLAN J. . . . Captain 
 308th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Revillon, France, September 9, 1918. 
 Captain MacDougall voluntarily assumed com- 
 mand of a patrol of three men to locate enemy Unes 
 and gun positions. CrawUng through withering 
 machine-gun fire to within 20 yards of the enemy 
 Unes he encountered two Germans on outpost, 
 whom he killed. Remaining exposed to the enemy 
 for an hour. Captain MacDougall kiUed a machine- 
 gunner who attempted to take a position in front of 
 him. His entire mission was harassed by perilous 
 machine-gun fire and a constant hand-grenade bom- 
 bardment. For the following act of extraordinary 
 heroism in action in the Argonne Forest, France, 
 October 4, 1918, Captain MacDougall is awarded a 
 bar to be worn with the distinguished-service cross. 
 Leading three companies to the aid of a surrounded 
 battaUon, Captain MacDougaU was rendered un- 
 conscious by a shell burst, but, upon recovery, re- 
 fused treatment until properly reUeved. Home ad- 
 dress, Detroit, Mich. 
 
 MAC ELLIGOTT, GEORGE H. ... 
 
 First Lieutenant 
 
 Deceased. 30th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Mezy, France, July 15, 1918. 
 Although mortally wounded. Lieutenant MacEUi- 
 gott remained in command of his platoon, under 
 
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 direct view of the enemy and through a terrific 
 bombardment, until he died. Next of kin, Mrs. S. 
 Louise MacElligott, mother, 24 Willow Avenue, 
 West Somerville, Mass. 
 
 MACFARLAND, JAMES .... Captain 
 Deceased. 113th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action in the Boisoisbois, France, Octo- 
 ber 12-17, 1918. Through the five days of our at- 
 tack in the Boissoisbois, Captain Macfarland had 
 an advance dressing station in the woods, under con- 
 stant shell fire, without protection. He repeatedly 
 exposed himself to shell fire while going to the aid of 
 wounded. His gallant example assisted greatly in 
 keeping up the morale of the troops with whom he 
 came in contact. He died from the effects of 
 wounds received while giving aid to the wounded. 
 Next of kin, Mrs. James Slacfarland, Burhng- 
 ton. N. J. 
 
 MAC GUIRE, EDWARD A. . First Lieutenant 
 6th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near the Bois De Chatillon, France, November 
 5-9, 1918. Having developed a hernia in crossing 
 the Meuse River, Lieutenant MacGuire displayed 
 remarkable fortitude and devotion to duty by re- 
 maining with his company and leading it into ac- 
 tion, reaching his objective under severe machine- 
 gun and shell fire. He continued with his command 
 until a double hernia developed from strain caused 
 by two forced marches into advanced positions, and 
 he was ordered to the rear. Home address, Mrs. 
 Edward MacGuire, wife, 18 East 129th Street, New 
 York City. 
 
 MAC ISAAC, DONALD .... Sergeant 
 11th Railway Engineers. When the unarmed 
 working party of which he was a member was un- 
 expectedly attacked at Gouzeaucourt, France, No- 
 vember 30, 1917, he displayed extraordinary hero- 
 ism by decUning to take advantage of shelter, in 
 going back into the barrage to assist American sol- 
 diers of another unit, and returning into the barrage 
 a second time to search for wounded British soldiers. 
 Home address, F. J. Mac Isaac, father, 18 East 
 Forty-first Street, New York City. 
 
 MAC KALL, MURRAY R. . . . Captain 
 4th Engineers. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion west of Fismes, France, August 4-5, 1918. Cap- 
 tain MacKall reconnoitered a section of the River 
 Vesle in advance of the front line of infantry under 
 continuous fire from machine-guns and one-pound- 
 ers. Proceeding alone for about one kilometer 
 along the stream, despite the fact that German ma- 
 chine-guns were located near the opposite bank, he 
 continued his reconnaissance and selected several 
 suitable sites, one of which was used the next night. 
 Captain MacKall guided the working party through 
 the enemy's barrage. Home address, Mrs. M. K. 
 MacKall, wife, Enumclaw, Wash. 
 
 MACKAY, DONALD S. . . First Lieutenant 
 168th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Sergy, France, July 26-30, 1918. In an 
 effort to locate enemy machine-gun emplacements, 
 Lieutenant Mackay constantly exposed himself to 
 enemy fire, and, while so doing, was severely wound- 
 ed. During the entire five days of operations, he led 
 a scout group forward, locating nests that had been 
 stubbornly resisting the progress of our troops and 
 supplying the artillery with most valuable informa- 
 tion, resulting in the destruction of the nests Home 
 address, Miss A. Mackay, sister, St. Albans, Vt. 
 
 MAC LEOD, NORMAN D Major 
 
 103d Field Artillery. For extraordinary heroism 
 in action at Marcheville, France, September 26, 
 1918. While acting as artillery haison officer he dis- 
 played remarkable courage and judgment under ter- 
 
 rific artillery and machine-gun fire. In addition to 
 his duties as liaison officer he volunteered and took 
 personal command of a detachment of infantrymen 
 who were without officers, and by his personal brav- 
 ery and resourcefulness successfully withstood a 
 violent counterattack by the enemy. Home ad- 
 dress, F. N. MacLeod, 290 Irving Avenue, 
 Providence, R. I. 
 
 MAC NAIR, HUGH W. . Private (First Class) 
 U. S. Ambulance Service, Section 622. For extra- 
 ordinary heroism in action October 5, 1918, at Ostel 
 (Aisne), France. Having jtst been reUeved after 48 
 hours of strenuous duty, he volunteered to drive an 
 ambulance to an advanced regimental post under 
 constant and intense fire. While engaged in this 
 dangerous mission he suffered a wound which neces- 
 sitated amputation of his right leg. Home address. 
 Dr. F. W. MacNair, father, 314 College Avenue, 
 Houghton, Mich. 
 
 MAC NAMEE, FRANK A., Jr. First Lieutenant 
 101st Field Artillery, 26th Division. For extraor- 
 dinary heroism in action in the Belleau Woods, 
 France, July 19, 1918. By his utter disregard of 
 danger he inspired great confidence in his men dur- 
 ing a critical period by three times going into a 
 heavily shelled area to help rescue wounded. Home 
 address, Mrs. Frank A. MacNamee, mother, 
 Albany, N. Y. 
 
 MAC NIDER, HANFORD . . . Captain 
 9th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Medeah Ferme, France, October 3-9, 1918. 
 He voluntarily joined an attacking battalion on 
 October 3, and accompanied it to its final objectives. 
 During the second attack on the same day, he acted 
 as a runner through heavy artillery and machine- 
 gun fire. He visited the lines both night and day, 
 where the fighting was most severe. When higher 
 authority could not be reached, he assumed respon- 
 sibilities, and gave the necessary orders to stabilize 
 serious situations. When new and untried troops 
 took up the attack, he joined their forward elements, 
 determined the enemy points of resistance by per- 
 sonal reconnaissance, uncovered enemy machine- 
 gun nests and supervised their destruction. For the 
 following act of extraordinary heroism in action near 
 Remenauville, France, September 12, 1918, Captain 
 MacNider is awarded an oak leaf cluster to be worn 
 with the Distinguished Service Cross: On duty as 
 regimental adjutant, while carrying instructions to 
 the assaulting lines. Captain MacNider found the 
 line unable to advance and being disorganized by a 
 heavy machine-gun fire. Running forward in the 
 face of the fire, this officer captured a German ma- 
 chine-gun, drove off the crew, reorganized the line 
 on that flank, and thereby enabled the advance to 
 continue. Home address, Charles H. MacNider, 
 father, Mason City, Iowa. 
 
 MAC WILLIAM, ALEXANDER First Sergeant 
 313th Machine-Gun Battalion. For extraordin- 
 ary heroism in action near Nantillois, France, Octo- 
 ber 4-5, 1918. Concealing the fact that he was se- 
 verely wounded. Sergeant MacWilliam remained on 
 duty until the afternoon of the following day. While 
 in this condition he went to the aid of a wounded 
 comrade and brought him to a place of safety, his 
 route being subjected to a concentrated artillery 
 bombardment. Home address, Mrs. Hellen Mac- 
 William, mother, 12020 Wade Park Avenue, Cleve- 
 land, Ohio. 
 
 MC ADAMS, HOWARD R. . . . Captain 
 7th Engineers. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near DrieuUes, France, November 4-5, 1918. 
 Although severely wounded, Captain McAdams 
 remained on duty directing the construction of a 
 pontoon bridge across the Meuse River under heavy 
 shell and machine-gun fire. Home address, George 
 W. McAdams, Eveleth, Minn. 
 
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 HEROES ALL 
 
 MC AFEE, JOHN W Corporal 
 
 Deceased. Company D, 356th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Pouilly, France, 
 November 8, 1918. While a member of a patrol sent 
 out to reconnoiter the banks of the Meuse River, 
 and when all means of crossing the river had been 
 destroyed, Corporal McAfee, with another soldier, 
 volunteered to swim across, though the other side 
 was held in force by the enemy. Before reaching 
 the opposite bank, he was seized with a cramp, 
 caused by the extremely low temperature of the 
 water, and was drowned. Next of kin, Mrs. Oliver 
 P. McAfee, mother, Gallatin, Mo. 
 
 MC ALEXANDER, ULYSSES G. . . . 
 
 Brigadier General 
 
 38th Infantry, 3d Division. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Jaulgonne, France, July 22, 
 1918. As a colonel, commanding the 38th infantry, 
 he displayed exceptional gallantry when his regi- 
 ment, attacking without support on either flank, 
 was stopped by severe machine-gun and artillery fire, 
 by going ahead of the most advanced elements of his 
 command, and in full view of the enemy, leading his 
 men by force of his own example to the successful 
 assault of Jaulgonne and the adjoining heights. 
 Later in the day, when progress was again checked, 
 he personally reconnoitered to within 50 yards of 
 hostile machine-gun nests, and through information 
 thus obtained, was enabled to hold an advanced 
 
 Eosition, with both flanks exposed, for more than 36 
 ours. Home address, Mrs. Ulysses G. McAlexan- 
 der, wife, Santa Monica, Calif. 
 
 MC ANDREWS, EDWARD . . . Sergeant 
 Deceased. Company B, 12th Machine-Gun Bat- 
 talion. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
 the Bois des Ogons, France, September 30, 1918. 
 Exposing himself fearlessly to enfilading machine- 
 gun fire from the enemy. Sergeant McAndrews 
 directed the placing of the guns of his section in such 
 positions as to protect the advance of the infantry, 
 and, in so doing, was fatally wounded. Despite the 
 fact that one-half of his body was paralyzed as a 
 result of his injury, he insisted upon remaining in 
 command of his section until the action was over. 
 He died in a field hospital shortly after being evacu- 
 ated. Next of kin, Mrs. Charles Weyl, mother, 
 4751 West Austin Avenue, Chicago, 111. 
 
 MC ARDLE, ALBERT H Private 
 
 103d Ambulance Company, 101st Sanitary Train. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action east of BeUeau 
 Woods, July 18, 1918. While giving first aid to a 
 wounded soldier who had fallen in a wheat field in 
 range of enemy fire he received two machine-gun 
 bullets through the thigh. In spite of his injury he 
 continued at work until the soldier's wounds had 
 been properly dressed and endeavored to carry him 
 out of danger, but fell exhausted from loss of blood. 
 Home address, James McArdle, father, 20 Havre 
 Street, East Boston, Mass. 
 
 MC ARTY. ARNOT L Private 
 
 Company D, 59th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bois de la Cote Lemont, 
 France, October 3, and the Bois de Fay, France, 
 October 9, 1918. On October 3, while acting 
 in the capacity of company runner. Private Mc- 
 Arty carried messages to two platoons of his com- 
 pany, through a heavy fire of machine guns and 
 snipers. He successfully dehvered the messages, 
 after cra,whng for a distance of 400 yards. On Oc- 
 tober 9, in company with one other runner, he deliv- 
 ered messages to a platoon which was engaged in 
 combat liaison duty in the Bois de Fay, passing 
 through a severe artillery fire while in the execution 
 of this mission. Home address, Frank McArty, 
 father, Enfield, 111. 
 
 MCAULIFFE, DANIEL C. . . . Corporal 
 Company M, 16th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 
 heroism in action in the Argonne Forest, France, 
 October 4, 1918. Leading his squad on enemy ma- 
 chine-gun nests which had been inflicting severe 
 casualties on his platoon. Corporal McAuliffe open- 
 ed an effective bombing attack on the nests; and, 
 although severely wounded, he remained in com- 
 mand until the strong point was reduced. Home ad- 
 dress, Cuarles J. McAuliffe, father, 936 Hornet 
 Street, Butte, Mont. 
 
 MCAULIFFE, MICHAEL J. . . . Sergeant 
 Company D, 165th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Landres-et-St. Georges, 
 France, October 15, 1918. Volunteering for the mis- 
 sions, he exposed himself in the open to heavy shell 
 and machine-gun fire, to obtain ammunition for hia 
 company, after all on hand had been exhausted. 
 He made repeated trips over the battlefield, gather- 
 ing ammunition from the bodies of the dead, until 
 his entire company had been supplied. Home ad- 
 dress, Mrs. Mary E. Swanson, sister, Brooklyn, 
 N. Y. 
 
 MC BREEN, LEO N Private 
 
 Company M, 131st Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action in Meuse-Argonne, France, Sep- 
 tember 26, 1918. With three other soldiers, he 
 crawled across an open field for two hundred yards, 
 subjected the while to intense artillery and machine- 
 gun fire, to execute a fiank attack upon three ma- 
 chine-gun emplacements which were holding up our 
 advance. The enemiy positions were silenced, sevea 
 of the crew being killed and 23 made prisoners. 
 Home address, Mrs. Alice H. McBreen, mother, 
 Geneve, III. 
 
 MC BRIDE, EMMETT .... Sergeant 
 Company I, 61st Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Dun-sur-Meuse, France, 
 November 5, 1918. At a critical time, when the ad- 
 vance across the Meuse was being held up by en- 
 emy fire. Sergeant McBride displayed exceptional 
 bravery in crossing a damaged pontoon bridge 
 under terrific artillery and machine-gun fire, clear- 
 ing the bridge-head of the enemy and protecting it. 
 After crossing the Canal, he displayed great bravery 
 in flanking a machine-gun nest single-handed, kill- 
 ing two of the gunners and thereby enabling his 
 company to advance. Home address, Mrs. Theresa 
 Hampton, sister, R. F. D. 3, Brookline, Mo. 
 
 MC BRIDE, FRANK . . . First Sergeant 
 Company A, 9th Machine Gun Battalion. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action at Paroy, France, 
 July 14-15, 1918. Upon his own initiative, Sergeant 
 McBride left his dugout under heavy shell fire, and 
 proceeded 200 yards to a house where an officer and 
 another soldier were lying severely wounded. After 
 administering first aid to them, he remained with 
 them until they were evacuated. Next of kin, 
 Mrs. Frank McBride, 1004 Ogden Avenue, Bronx, 
 New York City. 
 
 MC CAIN, ARTHUR J. . Private (First Class) 
 Headquarters Detachment, 79th Division. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Montfaucon, 
 France, September 28-30, 1918. While acting as a 
 division observer Private McCain remained con- 
 stantly on duty for several days in a building on the 
 heights of Montfaucon. While in the building por- 
 tions of it were destroyed by direct artillery fire, and 
 hospital shelUng was such that other observers lo- 
 cated in the same building withdrew to a safer 
 place. Private McCain, however, remained con- 
 stantly at his post of duty and obtained important 
 information. Home address, Mrs. Margaret Mc- 
 Cain, mother, 224 Third Avenue, Southeast, Water- 
 town, S. D. 
 
 MC CALL, ANDY Privat 
 
 Deceased. Machine Gun Company, 370th In- 
 fantry. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
 
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 Ferme de la Riviere, France, September 30, 1918. 
 Although relieved on the previous night, Private 
 McCall willingly agreed to substitute for a sick 
 comrade, returning the following day to his danger- 
 ous post as advance machine-gunner. During a 
 heavy sheUing of his position Private McCall was 
 killed. Next of kin, Sylvia McCaU, mother, 3302 
 Turnal Street, Houston, Texas. 
 
 MC CALLISTER, JOSEPH A. . . Corporal 
 Company H, 307th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Chateau du Diable, near 
 Fismes, France, August 27, 1918. He personally 
 led his squad in an attempt to capture an enemy 
 machine-gun, and after all of his men had been 
 wounded and he himself severely wounded he with- 
 drew, and, collecting other men, advanced three 
 times to the attack, finally capturing the gun and 
 driving off or killing its crew. Home address. Jos- 
 eph J. McCallister, father, 281 Lefierts Avenue, 
 Brooklyn, N. Y. 
 
 MC CANN, KENNETH M. . . . Corporal 
 Company O, 102d Field Signal Battahon. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Mount Kem- 
 mel, Belgium, August 29-31, 1918. Corporal Mc- 
 Cann, a signalman, worked continuously for 72 hours 
 without relief through repeated gas bombardments. 
 When the forward Unes were cut by shell fire, he 
 personally directed the running of a new line under 
 a heavy shell and machine-gun fire. Home address, 
 Mrs. Mary E. McCann, mother, 33 Beekman Place, 
 New York City. 
 
 MC CANN. WALTER J. . Private (First Class) 
 Medical Detachment, 104th Infantry. During 
 the action of April 10, 1918, he displayed conspicu- 
 ous gallantry by leaving shelter and running 
 through a heavily shelled area to pick up a wounded 
 soldier and carry him unaided and at great personal 
 risk to a dressing station. Home address, Mrs. 
 Anna McCann, mother, 48 Sheldon Street, Spring- 
 field, Mass. 
 
 MC CARTHY, CHARLES A. . . . Private 
 Company B, 2d Machine Gun Battalion. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Fleville, 
 France, October 5, 1918. With the assistance of one 
 other soldier, Private McCarthy entered a wood 
 where three machine guns were holding up our at- 
 tack and, under unusually heavy artillery and ma- 
 chine-gun fire, knocked one of the guns out and 
 rushed the second single-handed. With the assist- 
 ance of the other soldier, he then succeeded in cap- 
 turing about 20 prisoners who were in or near the 
 machine-gun nest. Home address, Mrs. Elmer 
 Keith, Kennewick, Wash. 
 
 MC CARTHY, MICHAEL P. . . . Sergeant 
 Company C, 124th Machine Gun Battalion. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Butgneville, 
 France, November 11, 1918. When violent ma- 
 chine-gun fire had forced his company to take shel- 
 ter. Sergeant McCarthy, with another soldier, brav- 
 ed the direct and short-range fire, by voluntarily 
 going forward and rescuing a wounded officer, carry- 
 ing him back to a place of safety. Home address, 
 Mrs. Mary McCarthy, mother, 218 East Lawrence 
 Avenue, Springfield, 111. 
 
 MC CARTHY, WILLIAM .... Private 
 Company C, 165th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Ferme de Meurcy, near Villers- 
 8ur-Fere, France, July 29, 1918. After having been 
 wounded and ordered from the field, he went out in- 
 to an area that was under accurate enemy machine- 
 gun fire and the fire of our own artillery barrage, 
 gave first aid to a wounded comrade, and carried 
 him back to the dressing station. Home address, 
 Martin McCarthy, New York City. 
 
 MC CAULEY. PHILIP J Captain 
 
 Battery C, 151st Field Artillery. He displayed 
 great presence of mind, promptness and unusual 
 courage in conducting the operations of Battery C, 
 151st Field Artillery, after be ng twice wounded 
 and under exceptionally difficult conditions, due 
 to accurately adjusted shell fire near Pexonne, 
 France, March 5, 1918. His fortitude aided materi- 
 ally in the success of the command. Home ad- 
 dress, Mrs. Philip J. McCauley, wife. 266 Nelson 
 Avenue, St. Paul, Minn. 
 
 MC CELVEY, GEORGE C. . First Lieutenant 
 47th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near St. Thibaut, France, August 7-9, 1918. 
 Lieutenant McCelvey stood in the swift current of 
 the Vesle River and helped the men of three pla- 
 toons across. He was pulled into the river twice by 
 drowning men, but each time succeeding in bringing 
 them ashore. On succeeding days he was conspicu- 
 ously present in places of danger, setting a splendid 
 example to his command. Home address, P. L. 
 McCelvey, father. Mount Carmel, S. C. 
 
 MC CLELLAND. ARNO S. . Second Lieutenant 
 47th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion at Sergy, France, August 1, 1918. This officer 
 fearlessly led his platoon in locating and successfully 
 attacking German machine guns, thereby facilitating 
 the advance of his company. He also led a combat 
 patrol in front of his position for the purpose of driv- 
 ing out hostile snipers. Later, when his company 
 was forced to retire to a more sheltered zone. Lieut- 
 enant McClellan, with one soldier, remained in an 
 exposed position and rendered valuable service by 
 covering the withdrawal with accurate fire from an 
 automatic rifle. Home address, Mrs. Cora Alta Mc- 
 Clelland, wife, Harveys, Green County, Pa. 
 
 MC CLELLAND, LEE R Sergeant 
 
 Medical Detachment, 371st Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Ardeuil, France, 
 September .30, 1918. While administering first-aid 
 treatment to wounded soldiers on the field Sergeant 
 McClelland received a painful wound on the leg, but 
 without mentioning his injury he remained on duty 
 caring for the wounded under shell fire until the 
 regiment was relieved. Home address, Maria Mc- 
 Clelland, mother, Laurinburg, N. C. 
 
 MC CLENDON, JOEL H. . . First Lieutenant 
 Deceased. Pilot; John W. Jordan, second lieut- 
 enant, 7th Field Artillery, observer; Roger W. 
 Hitchcock, second lieutenant, pilot; James S. D. 
 Burns, deceased second lieutenant, 165th Infantry, 
 observer; Louis G. Bernheimer, first lieutenant, 
 pilot; Charles W. Plummer, deceased, second lieut- 
 enant, 101st Field Artillery, observer; Phihp R. 
 Babcock, first lieutenant, pilot: and Joseph A. 
 Palmer, second lieutenant, 1.5th Field .\rtillery, ob- 
 server. All of these men were attached to the 88th 
 Aero Squadron. Air Service. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Fismes, France. August 11, 
 1918. Under the protection of three pursuit planes, 
 each carrying a pilot and an observer. Lieutenants 
 Bernheimer and Jordan, in charge of a photo plane, 
 carried out successfully a hazardous photographic 
 mis.iion over the enemy's lines to the River .\isne. 
 The four American ships were attacked by 12 enemy 
 battle planes Lieutenant Bernheimer, by coolly 
 and skillfully maneuvering his ship, and Lieutenant 
 Jordan, by accurate operation of his machine gun, 
 in spite of wounds in the shoulder and leg, aided 
 materially in the victory which came to the Ameri- 
 can ships, and returned safely with 36 vp.hiable 
 photographs. The pursuit plane operated by 
 Lieutenants Hitchcock and Burns was disabled 
 while these two officers were fighting effectively. 
 Lieutenant Burns was mortally wounded and his 
 body jammed the controls. After a headlong fall of 
 2,500 meters. Lieutenant Hitchcock succeeded in 
 
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 regaining control of this plane and piloted it back to 
 his airdrome. Lieutenants McCIendon and Plum- 
 mer were shot down and killed after a vigorous com- 
 bat with five of the enemy's planes. Lieutenants 
 Babcock and Palmer, by gallant and skillful fight- 
 ing, aided in driving off the German planes and were 
 materially responsible for the successful execution 
 of the photographic mission. Next of kin, J. W. 
 McCIendon, father. Farmers Branch, Texas. 
 
 MC CLEUR, EDWIN A. . Second Lieutenant 
 Tank Corps. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Jonville, France, September 14, 1918. 
 Commanding a reconnaissance patrol of three tanks. 
 Lieutenant McCleur put to rout a company of Ger- 
 man infantry, four pieces of artillery and destroyed 
 eight machine guns. His action was eight kilo- 
 meters in advance of our front lines. For the fol- 
 lowing acts of extraordinary heroism in action near 
 Baisedemontrebeau, France, September 28, 1918, 
 a bar, to be worn with the Distinguished Service 
 Cross, is awarded Lieutenant McCleur: In the at- 
 tack on the woods. Lieutenant McCleur led his tank 
 patrol on foot through dense wooded territory and 
 in the face of intense fire. He was two kilometers 
 in advance of the infantry front line during this ex- 
 ploit. Home address, E. B. McCleur, father, Bon- 
 air, Va. 
 
 MC CLOUD, JAMES M Major 
 
 Deceased. 26th Infantry. After being wounded 
 twice during an advance by his battalion on a ma- 
 chine-gun nest near Soissons, France, July 19, 1918, 
 he continued in the attack until killed. Next of kin, 
 Mrs. Dolly McCloud, 21 Martindale Road, Bel- 
 ham, London, S. W., England. 
 
 MC CLURE, HERBERT C . . . Sergeant 
 Battery E, 129th Field Artillery. For extra- 
 ordinary heroism in action near Cheppy, France, 
 September 27, 1918. Sergeant McClure, although 
 wounded by shell fire while manning a captured 
 German Gun with a detail of cannoneers, remained 
 at his post until relieved, when he returned to his 
 battery, keeping his gun in action until ordered to 
 the Field Hospital by his battery commander. 
 Home address, Mrs. W. F. Williams, sister, 1102 
 South Woodland Street, Independence, Mo. 
 
 MC CLURE, LOWE A. . Lieutenant Colonel 
 61st Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion in the Bois-de-Pultiere, France, October 14, 
 1918, and during the Meuse offensive, November 5, 
 1918. Lieutenant Colonel McCIure, commanding 
 the 3d Battalion, organized his companies and dir- 
 ected their disposition while constantly under fire. 
 At the crossing of the Meuse November .5 he organ- 
 ized his battalion for the attack on Hill 292, and 
 under direct enemy fire, made a reconnaissance 
 which enabled him to capture Hill 292, with more 
 than 100 prisoners and 50 machine guns, without 
 casualty. Home address, B. H. McClure, father, 
 Carson City, Nev. 
 
 MC CLUSKY, ROSS Corporal 
 
 Deceased. Company H, 53d Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Landersbach, 
 Gerardmer Sector, Alsace, October 4, 1918. He was 
 a member of a party of 50 attacked by an enemy 
 raiding party consisting of about 300 storm troops. 
 Although fatally wounded en route to his post from 
 his dugout, he did not falter, and, despite a heavy 
 bombardment, took up his position and continued 
 to fight until the enemy was repulsed. He imbued 
 his men with such fighting spirit that, although 
 greatly outnumbered, they fought until the enemy 
 was decisively beaten. Next of kin, Mrs. Gertrude 
 McClusky, mother, Eau Claire, Wis. 
 
 MC COLLUM, JOSEPH .... Wagoner 
 
 Company B, 10th Machine Gun Battalion. For 
 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Bois de Roi, 
 
 France, July 23, 1918. On duty as a runner, he vol- 
 unteered to re-establish liaison with the French unit, 
 to which his company was attached, after several 
 officers and men had failed in the attempt. He 
 performed the mission successfully, althoiigh ex- 
 posed to heavy fire. Though knocked down and 
 temporarily stunned by the explosion of a shell, he 
 accomplished a second dangerous mission, remain- 
 ing on duty until ordered to the rear. Home ad- 
 dress, Mrs. Mary McCollum, mother, 60 Vine 
 Street, Springfield, Mass. 
 
 MC COMB, ROY E Sergeant 
 
 Deceased. Machine Gun Company, 356th In- 
 fantry. For extraordinary heroism in action in the 
 Foret De Jaulnay, France, November 4, 1918. 
 Sergeant McComb led a section of machine guns 
 with great courage, under heavy enemy artillery 
 and machine-gun fire, silencing three hostile ma- 
 chine-gun nests. Repeatedly expcsing himself in 
 order to get the maximum fire effect, this soldier was 
 fatally wounded and died the same day. Next of 
 kin, Mrs. Ruth A. McComb, wife, Cameron, Mo. 
 
 MC COMBS, SHERMAN B. . . . Mechanic 
 Company F, 138th Infantry. When volunteers 
 were called for to ascertain the location of the re- 
 giment on the left of his own. Mechanic McCombs 
 immediately responded, and, passing through direct 
 machine-gun and artillery fire, accomplished this 
 dangerous mission with complete success. Home 
 address, Mrs. S. Rader, mother, 617 HiUsboro 
 Avenue, Edwardsville. 111. 
 
 MCCONNELL, JAMES B. . First Lieutenant 
 Deceased. 4th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near les Franquete Farm, France, 
 July 23, 1918. He continued in command of his 
 platoon after having part of his face shot away by a 
 machine-gun bullet. He later died of his wound. 
 Next of kin, Mrs. Susan S. McConnell, wife, 303 
 Walnut Street, Marshall, III. 
 
 MC CONNELL, WILLIAM O. . . . Private 
 Deceased. Company I, 26th Infantry. After 
 being wounded on July 18, 1918, near Soissons, 
 France, he continued to act as a runner for his com- 
 pany under fire during its three-day advance until 
 killed, July 21, 1918. Next of kin, Mrs W. W. Mc- 
 Connell, mother, Colorado Springs, Colo. 
 
 MC CORMACK, ALPHONSUS L. . . . 
 
 Second Lieutenant 
 
 16th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion at Moleville Farm, France, October 15, 1918. 
 Lieutenant McCormack continued in the advance 
 after being wounded by machine-gun fire, taking 
 command of his company and leading it until weak- 
 ness from his wounds necessitated his evacuation. 
 His gallantry inspired his men to successfully com- 
 bat. Home address, Charles J. McCormack, 70 
 Clarkson Street, Boston, Mass. 
 
 MCCORMICK, CHRISTIE F. . . Captain 
 Company F, 132d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Consenboye, France, Octo- 
 ber 9, 1918. Surrounded by the enemy and unable 
 to communicate with the rest of his regiment, Cap- 
 tain McCormick, with only five men, maintained an 
 advanced position against a counter-attack by pick- 
 ed enemy storm troops, remaining in this perilous 
 place throughout the night under terrific fire of 
 enemy artillery and machine guns until the arrival 
 of supporting troops next day. Home address, E. 
 V. McCormick, father, 816 Maple Street, Alva, 
 Okla. 
 
 MCCORMICK, CLARK T. . . . Sergeant 
 
 Company L, 23d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 
 heroism in action near the Cote De Chatillon, 
 
 France, November 1, 1918. Sergeant McCormick 
 
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 displayed exceptional bravery in voluntarily lead- 
 ing his platoon into a thick wood, capturing twelve 
 prisoners and two machine guns, which had been 
 causing us heavy loss. Home address, Mrs. Capi- 
 tola Rogers, sister, 105 South Fourteenth Street, 
 Saginaw, Mich. 
 
 MCCOWIN, ELMER Private 
 
 Company K, 369th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Ripont Swamp, France, Sep- 
 tember 26, 1918. While passing through a swamp 
 where most of the platoon was wounded. Private 
 McCowin dressed the wounds of several of his com- 
 rades, and after reaching the shelter of a hill beyond 
 returned repeatedly and assisted many of his com- 
 rades to a place of safety. He also carried messages 
 through shell and machine-gun fire after being sev- 
 erely gassed. Home address, Mrs. Mattie John- 
 son, friend. New York City. 
 
 MC COY, CHARLES A Corporal 
 
 Company I, 26th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Verdun, France, October 5, 
 1918. Even though he himself was suffering from 
 wounds. Corporal McCoy refused evacuation, but 
 after all superiors of his company had become casu- 
 alties, he assumed command, reorganizing the forc- 
 es and consolidating the position, working in the 
 face of murderous machine-gun fire. Home address, 
 Mrs. Charles A. McCoy, wife, 461 Carey Avenue, 
 West New Brighton, Staten Island, N. Y. 
 
 MC COY, CHARLES T Private 
 
 Headquarters Company, 5th Regiment, U. S. M« 
 C. For extraordinary heroism in action near St. 
 Etienne, France, October 4-6, 1918. Engaged as a 
 runner, Private McCoy demonstrated the highest 
 courage in carrying messages over hazardous terri- 
 tory under constant shell and machine-gun fire. 
 Home address, Nathan McCoy, father, Louisburg, 
 Kans. 
 
 MC COY, JAMES Captain 
 
 Deceased. U. S. M. C. Killed in action at Cha- 
 teau-Thierry, France, June 6, 1918. He gave the 
 supreme proof of that extraordinary heroism which 
 will serve as an example to hitherto untried troops. 
 Next of kin. Miss Mabel M. Davol, niece, 135 
 BufSnton Street, Fall River, Mass. 
 
 MC COY, PETE Private 
 
 Company B, 120th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, Septem- 
 ber 29, 1918. Unexpectedly encountering seven of 
 the enemy. Private McCoy, single-handed, killed 
 them all with his bayonet and a hand grenade. As a 
 result of this feat he captured four machine-gun 
 emplacements and took 17 prisoners out of a dugout 
 near by. Upon advancing further he found a 
 wounded officer, whom he sent to the rear in charge 
 of another soldier, and continued on to the objective. 
 Home address, Harrison McCoy, father, Thomas, 
 Ky. 
 
 MC CRUDDEN, JAMES F Private 
 
 Company M, 312th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Grand-Prfi, France, October 
 26, 1918. Acting on his own initiative, after all run- 
 ners had failed to deliver a message. Private Mc- 
 Crudden carried a message through an intense ma- 
 chine-gun fire for the captain of his company. Upon 
 reaching the company he found that the captain had 
 been killed and immediately returned through the 
 same sweeping fire to report the fact. Home ad- 
 dress, Mrs. Francais McCrudden, mother, 2 Mo- 
 quette Road, Yonkers, N. Y. 
 
 MC CUNN, WALTER T. . Private (First Class) 
 Medical Detachment, 303d Engineers. For extra- 
 ordinary heroism in action near Thiaucourt, France, 
 
 September 29, 1918. Private McCunn was admin- 
 istering first aid to two wounded comrades in No 
 Man's Land, under heavy shell 6re, when an explod- 
 ing shell killed both of the wounded, rendering him 
 unconscious for more than an hour. Upon his re- 
 covery, he remained at his post, administering 
 treatment to others. Home address, John N. Mc- 
 Cunn, father, American Consul, 45 Renfield Street, 
 Glasgow, Scotland. 
 
 MC DADE, WILLIAM J Sergeant 
 
 Company B, 117th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Geneve, France, October 8, 
 1918. While advancing with his platoon on the 
 morning of October 8, Sergeant McDade was ser- 
 iously wounded in the hip, but insisted upon remain- 
 ing with his platoon. He was again wounded twice 
 by machine-gun fire, but continued to the objective, 
 where he materially aided in consolidating the posi- 
 tion. He was then ordered to the aid station by his 
 commanding officer, and was later evacuated to the 
 hospital. Home address, Fletcher R. McDade, 
 brother, Lenoir, N. C. 
 
 MC DANIEL, LEE B Sergeant 
 
 Deceased. 353d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action in Bois de Bantheville, France, 
 October 23, 1918. Sergeant McDaniel led his pla- 
 toon with great bravery and coolness against clev- 
 erly concealed machine-guns until he fell severely 
 wounded. Next of kin, C. J. Boyd, uncle, Colum- 
 bus, Kan. 
 
 MC DANIELS, JOHN R Corporal 
 
 Company M, 358th Infantrv. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Vilcey, France, September 12, 
 1918. When his group had been halted by fire from 
 enemy snipers. Corporal McDaniel, voluntarily ex- 
 posed himself by standing in the open under fire, shot 
 down three of the snipers from one tree and two 
 from another. Home address, Washington, D. C. 
 
 MC DERMOTT, CLEVELAND W. 
 
 Second Lieutenant 
 
 Air service, 147th Aero Squadron. For extraor- 
 dinary heroism in action near Bantheville, France, 
 October 18, 1918. In starting on a patrol mission 
 Lieutenant McDermott was delayed by motor trou- 
 ble. Unable to overtake the other machines, he con- 
 tinued on alone. Sighting an enemy Fokker, he im- 
 mediately gave chase, and deispite its effort to es- 
 cape, succeeded in shooting it down. Six Fokkers 
 then suddenly attacked him, and though he was out- 
 numbered and blinded by the sun, he shot down one 
 of them and scattered the others. In the midst of 
 this combat his motor stopped, and he was forced to 
 glide into friendly territory. Home address, John 
 SlcDermott, father, 209 Jackson Street, Syracuse, 
 N. Y. 
 
 MC DERMOTT, FRANCIS P. . . . 
 
 Sergeant (First Class) 
 Sanitary Service Unit 524. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Fismes, France, August 8, 
 1918. Sergeant McDermott remained on duty for 
 30 hours, guiding and directing the .ambulances to 
 and from the most advanced points. He volun- 
 teered and acted as stretcher bearer in full view of 
 the enemy and under heavy machine-gun fire. At 
 one point he cleared the road of debris, under ma- 
 chine-gun fire, and guided ambulances to the wound- 
 ed. Home address, James J. McDermott, Houtz- 
 dale. Pa. 
 
 MC DERMOTT, MORGAN B . First Lieutenant 
 7th Engineers For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Cunel, France, October 20, 1918. Accom- 
 panied by a soldier, he made a reconn.aissance with- 
 in the German lines and captured a machine-gun. 
 
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 Under heavy machine-gun fire he gave first-aid 
 treatment to a wounded soldier and continued on his 
 mission until he was himself severely wounded. 
 Home address, William McDermott. father, 236 
 Scott Street, Tucson, Ariz. 
 
 MC DEVITT, JAMES A. . First Lieutenant 
 Air SerN-ice, U. S. A. For repeated acts of extra- 
 ordinary hero'sm in action near Mamey and Cu'sy, 
 France, September 15 and October 5 and 6. 1918. 
 On September 15, while performing an important 
 mission, Lieutenant McDevitt's balloon was at- 
 tacked and riddled by an enemy plane firing in- 
 cendiary bullets. He stuck to his post and gathered 
 valuable information. On October 5 he was again 
 attacked by several planes and the basket was set 
 afire by incendiary bullets. While descending he 
 was fired upon and hi? parachute was hit many 
 times; he, nevertheless, insisted upon returning 
 to the air. On October 6 he was attacked and his 
 balloon was riddled with bullets. Again, on the 
 same day, he was attacked by several enemy 
 planes; he remained with his balloon until it came 
 down in flames; he then resumed his post in a new 
 balloon. Home address, Mrs. James McDevitt, 
 mother, 1114 Yale Avenue, Cincinnati. Ohio. 
 
 MC DONALD, DOUGLAS .... Private 
 Deceased. Company G, 7th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Cunel, France, 
 October 11, 1918. While acting as a litter bearer. 
 Private McDonald was painfully wounded in the 
 hand by a machine-gun bullet, but refused to go to 
 a dressing station, continuing to adrninister first 
 aid to wounded under constant machine-gun and 
 shell fire. On one occasion when a comrade had 
 been buried by an exploding shell. Private Mc- 
 Donald rushed two hundred yards into the open and 
 worked under heavy fire at rescuing him. He was 
 later killed by shell fire while giving aid to a wound- 
 ed man. Home address, Mrs. Garrick McDonald, 
 mother, Johns Station, N. C. 
 
 MC DONALD, GEORGE T. . . . Corporal 
 Company E, 311th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Grand-Pr4, France, Novem- 
 ber 1, 1918. While accompanying a separated de- 
 tachment Corporal McDonald voluntarily entered a 
 dense woods, infested with snipers and machine- 
 guns, to locate the main body of his company. The 
 success of this mission enabled the lost detachment 
 to occupy their position with the company. During 
 the entire action of his company. Corporal McDon- 
 ald was forever eager, in his capacity as runner, to 
 assume the most hazardous risks to maintain liaison 
 between units. Home address, Mrs. Mary E Mc- 
 Donald, mother, 412 West Ferry Street, Buffalo, 
 N. Y. 
 
 MC DONALD, JAMES . . First Sergeant 
 
 Company K, 125th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Sergy, France. July 31. 1918. 
 Afte"- his platoon commander bad fallen wounded at 
 the beginning of the advance, and the platoon was 
 becominsr demoralized under intense machine gun 
 and artillery fire. Sergeant McDonald assumed com- 
 mand, steadied his men, and led them in a success- 
 ful attack in a further advance of 150 yards, gaining 
 an important objective and strengthening the de- 
 fense of the captured position of Hill 212. Home ad- 
 dress, Mrs. Mary McDonald, mother, 559 Sheridan 
 Place, Saginaw, Mich. 
 
 MC DONALD, J. B. . . Brigadier General 
 
 181st Infantry Brigade. For repeated acts of ex- 
 traordinary herosim in action near Epinonville, 
 France, September 26-30, 1918 General McDonald 
 was almost continuously present with the leading 
 elements of his brigade, inspiring his troops by his 
 personal bravery and energy under fire. Near Epin- 
 onville, when hla command was about to make an 
 
 attack, and was under heavy artillery fire, this 
 officer, by his disregard for personal safety, steadied 
 his men and stimulated them to successful assault 
 on the ridge forming part of the German main line 
 of resista ce. Two days later, with one flank ex- 
 posed by the withdrawal of the unit on the right, he 
 led his brigade in the attack on and capture of Ges- 
 nes. Home address, Mrs. Katherine Mc Donald, 
 Cecil Hotel, San Francisco, Cahf. 
 
 MC DONALD, ROBERT . Private (First Class) 
 Company M, 119th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near St. Souplet, France, Octo- 
 ber 9-10, 1918. He showed exceptional bravery and 
 courage by going forward alone on many occasions 
 to gain information of the enemy. He remained on 
 duty with his company after being wounded until 
 ordered to the rear for treatment. Home address, 
 John Washburn, uncle. Regal, N. C. 
 
 MC DONALD, ROBERT M. . . . Sergeant 
 Company I, 118th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Brancourt, France, October 
 8, 1918. On the morning of October 8, near the 
 village of Brancourt, France, he alone charged an 
 enemy machine-gun nest that was causing many 
 casualties in his platoon and temporarilyholding up 
 the advance. He killed the gunner and leader, put 
 the gun out of action, and thus enabled his platoon 
 to advance. Home address, Angus G. McDonald, 
 father, Cheraw, S. C. 
 
 MC DONOUGH, JOHN F. . . . Corporal 
 Deceased. Company B, 4th Infantry. For extra- 
 ordinary heroism in action near Nantillois, France, 
 September 30, 1918. Upon being wounded in the 
 arm, going through a heavy artillery barrage. Cor- 
 poral McDonough refused to go to the rear for first 
 aid, but dressed his wound himself, remaining in 
 command of his platoon section until he was killed 
 by shell fire. Next of kin, Mrs. Bridget McDon- 
 ough, wife, 5 Mount Vermont Street, South 
 Boston, Mass. 
 
 MC DOUGALL, HARRY O. . First Lieutenant 
 Pilot, Air Service. 96th Aero Squadron. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Dun-sur-Meuse, 
 France, October 23, 1918. Lieutenant McDougall, 
 with Second I..ieutenant Elmer McKay, observer, 
 while on a bombing mission, displayed exceptional 
 courage by leaving a comparatively secure position 
 in the center of the formation during a combat with 
 five enemy planes and going to the protection of two 
 other officers whose planes had been disabled and 
 forced out of the formation. Lieutenant McDougall 
 skillfully maneuvered his machine so as to enable 
 Lieutenant McKay to shoot down one of the adver- 
 saries and fight off the others. Home address, D. C. 
 McDougall, father, 132 South Hayes Street, Poca- 
 tello, Idaho. 
 
 MC DOWELL, E. E. . . Second Lieutenant 
 305th Infantry For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Amblimont, France, November 8, 1918. 
 Lieutenant McDowell displayed unusual courage 
 and determination in making a patrol under partic- 
 ularly hazardous circumstances, accompanied by 
 only one soldier Crossing the River Meuse, the 
 east bank of which and the ridge east of it were 
 known to be strongly held by the enemy, they pro- 
 ceeded through numerous machine-gun nests over 
 the ridge, penetrating three kilometers into the hos- 
 tile position and returning with important informa- 
 tion concerning the enemy occupation. Home ad- 
 dress. Mrs. Lillian M. McDowell, mother, 132J4 
 Oxford Street. Cambridge, Mass. 
 
 MC DOWELL, EDGAR O Private 
 
 Company F, 118th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Montbrehain, France, Octo- 
 ber 8, 1918. When the second wave of his company 
 
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 was confronted by two enemy machine-gun posts, 
 which had been passed over by the first wave, Pri- 
 vate McDowell, from a prone position, sniped at 
 these posts and then rushed one of them. In so 
 doing he was wounded in the wrist, but he continued 
 on and succeeded in killing two Germans and capn 
 turing four others. The other post, containing 20 of 
 the enemy, surrendered shortly afterwards. Home 
 address, A. H. Miller, friend, Greer, S. C. 
 
 MC ELWAIN, HARRY E. . . . Sergeant 
 Medical Detachment, 7th Infantry. For extra- 
 ordinary heroism in action near Fossoy, France, 
 July 15, 1918. During an intense artillery prepara- 
 tion by the enemy Sergeant McElwain voluntarily 
 went out about 1,000 yards through this heavy shell 
 fire to administer first aid to five wounded men. 
 Home address, Mrs. Edith J. McElwain, Fawn 
 Grove, York County, Fa. 
 
 MC ENTEE, EUGENE .... Private 
 
 Headquarters Company, 26th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Verdun, France, 
 October 2, 1918. In charge of maintaining tele- 
 phone communication while advancing with a pat- 
 rol, he showed marked personal bravery and, after 
 being shot in the ankle, refused to be evacuated and 
 advanced for 1,300 meters under heavy machine- 
 gun fire, repairing telephone lines and making it 
 possible to send valuable information to the rear. 
 Home address, Mrs. E. M. McEntee, 617 Ganten- 
 brai Avenue, Portland. Ore. 
 
 MC EWEN, GLEN O Sergeant 
 
 Machine-Gun Company, 101st Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Moulin de 
 Guenoville, France, September 26, 1918. Sergeant 
 McEwen, with three other soldiers, advanced nearly 
 200 yards over an open hillside exposed to machine- 
 gun fire, and carried two wounded men to the pro- 
 tection of a nearby trench. Home address, Mrs. O. 
 McEwen, mother, 4211 West Crown Avenue, Spo- 
 kane, Wash. 
 
 MC FARLAND, GEORGE W. . . Corporal 
 Company D, 320th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Brieulles, France, September 
 28, 1918. When the Germans counterattacked with 
 a superior number in the Bois de Donovan, Corporal 
 McFarland went from post to post under intense 
 machine-gun and artillery fire, collecting all avail- 
 able rifle grenades in the platoon. Although he was 
 seriously wounded by a machine-gun bullet, he con- 
 tinued on duty until his platoon was relieved several 
 hours later. Home address, William McFarland, 
 father, Latrobe, Derry Township, Pa. 
 
 MC FARLING, GEORGE .... Private 
 Deceased. Company E, 125th Infantry. For 
 €xtraordinary heroism in action near Cierges, 
 northeast of Chateau-Thierry, France, July 31, 
 1918. Although he was himself severely wounded, 
 Private McFarling crawled over to an exposed and 
 dangerous place to render first aid to a seriously 
 wounded comrade, and while doing so received a 
 fatal wound. Next of kin, Mrs. Ada Jane McFar- 
 ling, mother, 824 Leith Street, FUnt, Mich. 
 
 MC GAINEY, HUGH P Sergeant 
 
 1 15th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Verdun, France, October 8-15, 1918. In 
 the Bois de Consenvoye, east of the Meuse. Sergeant 
 McGainey, in command of his platoon, led his men, 
 under heavy machine-gun fire, and captured ap- 
 proximately 500 prisoners, three fieldpieces, and 
 many machine-guns. On October 15 he volunt.nrily 
 exposed himself to warn his men against gas, and 
 was wounded by shrapnel. He refused to go to the 
 hospital until ordered to do so by the medical officer. 
 
 Home address, Mrs. Mamie Eberhardt, 606 Nichols 
 Lane, Govans, Md. 
 
 MC GARRY. PATRICK L. . . . Private 
 Battery B, 109th Field Artillery. For extraordin- 
 ary heroism in action near Fismes, France, Septem- 
 ber 5, 1918. Seeing a wounded comrade lying in an 
 open field swept by an enemy barrage, he showed 
 marked personal bravery in going to the rescue. 
 Forced to expose himself to enemy fire to aid his 
 companions, he himself was mortally wounded. 
 Next of kin, Owen McGarry, father, 41 Main Street, 
 Duryea, Pa. 
 
 MC GAY, GEORGE H. . Second Lieutenant 
 23d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Thiaucourt, France, September 12, 1918. 
 Organizing a group of 20 men, who had become sep- 
 arated from their organizations, Lieutenant McGay, 
 under machine-gun fire, attacked a strongly in- 
 trenched position, defended by a greatly superior 
 number of the enemy, kilUng three of the hostile 
 force, and capturing 25, together with four machine- 
 guns. Home address, Mrs. W. J. McGay, mother, 
 3046 Kingsbridge Terrace, New York City. 
 
 MC GEARY. JOHN Private 
 
 Deceased. Company G, 165th Infantry. During 
 the action near Villers-sur-Fere, France, on August 
 1, 1918, he left his shelter and went out into heavy 
 shell and machine-gun fire to rescue a wounded com- 
 rade, receiving fatal wounds in the attempt. Next 
 of kin. Miss Mary Anna McGeary, sister, 883 Tenth 
 Avenue, New York City. 
 
 MC GEE, EDWARD Private 
 
 Company M, 353d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action in the Bois de Barricourt, France, 
 November 1-2, 1918. When volunteers were called 
 for to maintain liaison with the assault battalion 
 during heavy shell and machine-gun fire. Private 
 McGee volunteered and successfully carried out five 
 such missions. Home address, Thomas McGee, 
 brother, General DeUvery, Logan, Kan. 
 
 MC GILL. DON R Captain 
 
 Field Artillery, 308th Trench Mortar Battery. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action near Brabant, 
 France, October 23, 1918. Due to the untiring 
 energy and determination of Captain McGill, eight 
 6-inch mortars and ammunition were transported to 
 within 800 meters of the enemy lines, greatly aiding 
 in the preparatory artillery bombardment. Al- 
 though 15 of the 55 men engaged were killed, 13 
 wounded, and four gassed, the mortars were kept in 
 action until the last one was destroyed by enemy 
 fire. Home address, Mrs. Mary Robson McGill, 
 mother, Chittenden Hotel, Columbus, Ohio. 
 
 MC GINNIS, GEORGE E Captain 
 
 Ambulance Company 110, 103d Sanitary Train. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action at Fismette, 
 France, August 9-10, 1918. During the night of the 
 9th of August, Captain McGinnis, with complete 
 disregard of hia personal safety, made a reconnais- 
 sance under fire and located a line of evacuation for 
 ambulances from Fismette, and on the morning of 
 the 10th of August, under shell fire, he personally 
 repaired the bridge between Fismes and Fismette, 
 thereby making possible the evacuation of 28 
 wounded men. Home address, Mrs. Mabel O. 
 McGinnis, Clarendon, Pa. 
 
 MC GINNIS, WILLIAM H. . . . Corporal 
 Company D, 12th Machine-Gun Battalion. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Chery Chart- 
 reuve, France, August 10, 1918. An incendiary 
 shell exploded near a large ammunition dump, near 
 which his company was resting, wounding several of 
 his comrades and setting fire to a portion of the 
 
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 dump. While a second explosion was imminent, 
 Corporal McGinnis rushed into the flames and 
 dragged a wounded man to safety. Home address, 
 Mrs. William McGinnis, mother, Beckley, W.Va. 
 
 MC GINTY, JOHN J. . . First Sergeant 
 
 Company B, 344th Battalion, Tank Corps. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action at Varennes, 
 France, September 26, 1918. Gathering several 
 scattered infantrymen. Sergeant McGinty led them 
 into the town of Varennes ahead of the tanks and 
 captured a number of prisoners. He then withdrew 
 to the outskirts of the town to direct the advance of 
 several tanks which had arrived. Returning to the 
 attack on foot, he continued forward until a wound 
 compelled him to retire. Home address, James E. 
 McGinty, father, 237 Belmont Street, Carbondale, 
 Pa. 
 
 MC GLINCHEY, WILLIAM J. . . Sergeant 
 Deceased. Company A, 305th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Carre four de 
 Meurrussons, France, September 28, 1918. While 
 his platoon was being heavily bombarded. Sergeant 
 McGUnchey left his place of safety and quiet to 
 rescue a wounded comrade. In attempting this val- 
 iant deed. Sergeant McGUnchey lost his own Hfe. 
 Next of kin, Mrs. Frances M. McGUnchey, wife, 696 
 President Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. 
 
 MC GOWAN, FRANCIS J. . . . Sergeant 
 Company F, 101st Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bois de St. Remy, France, 
 September 12, 1918. Accompanying two other sol- 
 diers, Sergeant McGowan rushed forward in ad- 
 vance of his Unes, exposed to heavy machine-gun 
 fire, and attacked an enemy machine-gun strong- 
 hold which was halting the progress of his platoon. 
 He succeeded in capturing two guns and six of the 
 crew who were manning them. Home address, Mrs. 
 Catherine McGowan, 349 Moody Street, Waltham, 
 Mass. 
 
 MC GRATH, HENRY J. . . Second Lieutenant 
 Quartermaster Corps . For extraordinary heroism 
 in action between the United States Army chartered 
 transport Amphion and an enemy submarine on the 
 high seas on October 12, 1918. In the face of heavy 
 enemy shell fire he took charge of and directed the 
 laying of fire hose along the deck and extinguished 
 a fire which had been started by an exploding shell. 
 Exposing himself to exploding shells and without 
 regard for his personal safety, he carried a wounded 
 seaman across the shell-swept deck to a place of 
 safety. During the entire engagement, which lasted 
 one hour and 20 minutes, this officer displayed great 
 coolness, going from place to place about the ship 
 and encouraging the crew at a time when encourage- 
 ment was sorely needed. His coolness and the 
 effective manner with which he gave orders inspired 
 everyone and greatly aided the escape of the Am- 
 phion. Home address, Mrs. Mary McGrath, 
 mother, 4 Walnut Terrace, BrookUne, Mass. 
 
 MCGRAW, JOEW Private 
 
 Company D, 145th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Heurne, Belgium, November 
 4, 1918. Private McGraw displayed exceptional 
 personal bravery when, with one other soldier, he 
 went to the aid of a comrade who had been attacked 
 and wounded by a patrol of eight Germans, putting 
 the patrol to flight and rescuing the wounded man. 
 Home address, Mrs. Senthy McGraw, mother, Mc- 
 Graw, Scioto County, Ohio. 
 
 MC GUIRE, EARL R Sergeant 
 
 Company L, 104th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Belleau, France, July 18, 
 1918. After being severely wounded in the head he 
 
 struggled to his feet and led his platoon forward, 
 instilling courage and confidence in his men. Home 
 address, LyonsviUe, Mass. 
 
 MC GUIRE, JAMES Sergeant 
 
 Company B, 312th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Talma Farm, France, Octo- 
 ber 23, 1918. Without regard for his own danger. 
 Sergeant McGuire went to the rescue of a wounded 
 comrade to the aid station, crossing and recrossing 
 an area swept by intense artillery and machine-gun 
 fire, and under the direct observation of the enemy. 
 Home address, Patrick McGuire, brother, BaUy 
 James Duff, County Cavan, Ireland. 
 
 MC GUIRE, JAMES, Jr Private 
 
 Company H. 326th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near St. Juvin, France, October 17, 
 1918. With exceptional gallantry. Private McGuire 
 voluntarily went out into an area swept by heavy 
 machine-gun fire to rescue a wounded sergeant, and 
 succeeded in carrying the latter a considerable dis- 
 tance through heavy fire to a first-aid station. Home 
 address, James McGuire, father, County Leitrim, 
 Ireland. 
 
 MC GUIRE, LEO F. . . Private (First Class) 
 Salvage Service Unit No. 647. He was on duty 
 as driver of an ambulance at an advanced post on 
 April 19, 1918. During April 19 and 20 he made .sev- 
 eral trips to and from a dressing station reached by 
 an exposed road in dayUght for the purpose of 
 bringing back wounded. On one of these trips the 
 ambulance was blown from the road by the explos- 
 ion of a shell and he was knocked unconscious by the 
 shock. On recovering consciousness he returned on 
 foot. Although suffering from an injury in the back 
 and not yet recovered from the shock, he wished to 
 return to duty the afternoon of the same day, but 
 was not permitted to do so by the medical officers 
 until the afternoon of the following day. Home ad- 
 dress, Mrs. M. E. McGuire, mother, 1233 East Sec- 
 one Street, Tulsa. Okla. 
 
 MC GUIRE, MAURICE J Captain 
 
 109th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near St. Agnan, France, July 16, 1918. Al- 
 though painfully wounded shortly after his platoon 
 began an attack, Captain McGuire (then lieutenant) 
 refused to be evacuated until his command was 
 ordered to withdraw. He then saw that their posi- 
 tion was firmly held before going to the rear for 
 treatment. His personal heroism was an inspira- 
 tion to his men. Home address, Mrs. Mary Walsh 
 McGuire, mother, 214 River Street, Scranton, Pa. 
 
 MC GUIRE, SIDNEY CLIFFORD . Sergeant 
 Company B, 131st Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Chipilly Ridge, France, August 
 9, 1918. Although wounded early in the engage- 
 ment, he showed great devotion to duty by contin- 
 uing at his post as platoon leader for two days, re- 
 Unquishing command only when forced to do so by 
 the condition of his wound. Home address, Mrs. 
 M. E. McGuire, mother, 3105 Calumet Avenue, 
 Chicago, 111. 
 
 MC GUIRK, HARRY Corporal 
 
 116th Ambulance Company, 104th Sanitary 
 Train. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
 Haumont, France, October 11, 1918. Corporal Mc- 
 Guirk worked for four days, fearlessly exposing him- 
 self to heavy enemy fire in administering first aid 
 and directing the evacuation of the wounded. By 
 his conspicuous bravery and untiring energy he was 
 an example to his men. Home address, Harry Mc- 
 Guirk, father, Principio Furnace, Md. 
 
 MC GUIRL, BERNARD .... Corporal 
 Deceased. Headquarters Company, 101st Infan- 
 try. For extraordinary heroism in action near Ver- 
 
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 dun, France, October 23, 1918. While leading a 
 squad of ammunition carriers, Corporal McGuirl 
 was severely wounded. After a tourniquet had been 
 applied to his wounds he ordered the second in com- 
 mand to continue with the work, refusing the aid of 
 bis comrades until their mission had been completed. 
 While on his way to a hospital Corporal McGuirl 
 died of his wounds. Next of kin, Mrs. Rose McGuirl, 
 mother, 13 Fourth Street, Fitchburg, Mass. 
 
 MC INTYRE, DONALD . Second Lieutenant 
 Company E, 310th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Thiaucourt, France, Septem- 
 ber 18, 1918. Seeing one of his men lying wounded 
 in a shell hole in front of his main line, Lieutenant 
 Mclntyre passed through an intense barrage to 
 his aid. Having bandaged his wounds, he brought 
 back his mate to a place of safety. Home address, 
 D. Mclntyre, Manchester, Mass. 
 
 MCINTYRE, EUGENE .... Corporal 
 Ambulance Company 130, 108th Sanitary Train. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action near Hill 281, 
 France, October 3, 1918. After being severely 
 wounded by the explosion of an enemy shell in the 
 dressing station, he remained on duty, assisting in 
 caring for the wounded until he fainted from loss of 
 blood. Home address, J. V. Mclntyre, 11 Chalmers 
 Place, Chicago, 111. 
 
 MC INTYRE, JAMES B. . . First Lieutenant 
 165th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Villers-sur-Fere, France, July 28 to August 
 3, 1918. Lieutenant Mclntyre organized his pla- 
 toon into a carrying party, and on two occasions 
 broight up ammunition and supplies to the battalion 
 in the front line, through heavy machine-gun, rifle, 
 and shell fire. He was knocked down several times 
 and once thrown into the Ourcq River, but success- 
 fully carried out his mission. Home address, John 
 Mclntyre, father, 115 Prospect Street, North 
 Adams, Mass. 
 
 MC INTYRE, JOHN Sergeant 
 
 Company A, 110th Engineers. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Cheppy, France, September 
 26, 1918. While a member of a platoon of wire-cut- 
 ters, he, with another sergeant, attacked and 
 captured an enemy machine-gun nest that was 
 holding up our advance. One officer, six men and 
 two guns were taken, in the face of intense machine- 
 gun fire. Home address, Mrs. Millie H. Mclntyre, 
 mother, 3 Garfield Place, Topeka, Kan. 
 
 MC INTYRE, WILLIAM M. . . . Private 
 Company H, 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Vierzy, France, 
 July 19, 1918. Private Mclntyre, with three other 
 soldiers, captured a machine-gun which was hold- 
 ing up the company of Marines, killing the entire 
 crew. To accomplish this hazardous and daring 
 work it was necessary for them to expose themselves 
 to the fire of this gun. Even though three of the 
 party, including Private Mclntyre, were wounded 
 during the advance, they proceeded forward and 
 succeeded. Home address, Mrs. Margaret E. Mc- 
 lntyre, Rochester, N. Y. 
 
 MC KAY, ALBERT Corporal 
 
 Deceased. Company C, 105th Engineers. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Klontbrehain, 
 France, October 8, 1918. Corporal McKay, a run- 
 ner, passed unfalteringly through heavy enemy fire 
 to inform platoon leaders of the location of cover 
 from the advance enemy counter-barrage, continu- 
 ing to expose himself until all were protected, there- 
 by preventing many casualties. As he was return- 
 ing from this mission he was badly wounded and 
 died shortly afterward. Next of kin, Mrs. Belle 
 McKay, Kannapolis, N. C. 
 
 MC KAY, ELMORE K. . Second Lieutenant 
 Air Service, observer, 96th Aero Squadron. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Dun-Sur- 
 Meuse, France, October 23, 1918. Lieutenant Mc- 
 Kay, with First Lieutenant Harry O. McDougall, 
 pilot, while on a bombing mission displayed excep- 
 tional courage by leaving a comparatively secure 
 position in the center of the formation during a com- 
 bat with five enemy planes and going to the protec- 
 tion of two other officers whose planes had been dis- 
 abled and forced out of the formation. While his 
 pilot skillfully maneuvered the machine. Lieutenant 
 McKay shot down one of the adversaries and fought 
 off the others, thereby saving the lives of the officers 
 in the disabled American plane. Home address, 
 James D. McKay, father, 817 Eleventh Street, 
 Northeast, Washington, D. C. 
 
 MCKAY, JAMES R. . . . First Lieutenant 
 Aviation Section, 49th Aero Squadron. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Doulcon, France, 
 October 4, 1918. When a patrol of seven planes at- 
 tacked a group of 17 enemy planes (Fokker type) 
 Lieutenant McKay left the combat after his plane 
 was crippled by enemy fire and remained above to 
 protect from that direction. Without regard to his 
 own danger he attacked alone five more enemy 
 planes which dived into the combat and, pressing 
 the attack, succeeded in breaking up their formation 
 and shooting down one of the enemy planes. Home 
 address, Mrs. James R. McKay, wife, 725 Wheaton 
 Avenue, Wheaton, 111. 
 
 MC KAY, JOHN W Corporal 
 
 Company M, 353d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action northwest of Bantheville, France, 
 November 1, 1918. Immediately after the begin- 
 ning of the attack in the Bois de Bantheville, France, 
 when his company was held up by a strong machine- 
 gun nest and his company commander and several 
 others were killed by its fire. Corporal McKay, ac- 
 companied by an officer and with great gaUantry 
 and coolness, attacked and captured the machine- 
 gun nest of four guns, killing or wounding a number 
 of the crew. Home address, Thayer, Kan. 
 
 MCKENDRY, STEWART J. . . . Private 
 Battery E, 17th Field Artillery. He performed 
 his duty of telephone-line repairman with great 
 bravery and promptness in spite of intense bom- 
 bardment of the area where he had to work, near 
 Vaux, July 1, 1918, going fearlessly and wdthout 
 waiting to be ordered when communication was bro- 
 ken. Home address, Mrs. Sarah Burnsides, aunt, 
 2537 Fletcher Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 
 
 MC KENNA, HERBERT F. . . . Sergeant 
 Company K, 165th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Villers-sur-Fere, France, on 
 July 28, 1918. At the beginning of the attack 
 against the enemy positions on the north bank of 
 the River Ourcq, he was wounded in the arm by a 
 machine-gun bullet, yet he continued in the ad- 
 vance and took charge of his platoon when its com- 
 mander was killed. When the first attack was over 
 he received first aid and then returned to his com- 
 pany, where he assumed the duties of first sergeant 
 in addition to his duties as a platoon commander. 
 Home address. Rev. M. J. Fitzpatrick, guardian, 
 375 Lafayette Street, New York City. 
 
 MC KENNA, JAMES A. Jr Major 
 
 Deceased. 165th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Villers-sur-Fere, July 28, 
 1918. He was killed while successfully leading a 
 most difficult and trying attack across the River 
 Ourcq, and against the strongly prepared positions 
 on the heights beyond. Next of kin, Mrs. Cather- 
 ine McKenna, 125 West Seventy-ninth Street, New 
 York City. 
 
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 MC KENNA, PATRICK .... Corporal 
 
 Company L, 23d Infantry. After being previous- 
 ly wounded near Vaux, France, July 1, 1918, he 
 charged into thick woods held by the enemy m face 
 of a barrage of hand grenades and killed three 
 single-handed. Home address, Mrs. M. M. McKen- 
 na, mother. St. Paul. Minn. 
 
 MC KERNAN, WILLIAM T. . . . Sergeant 
 Company K, 102d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Verdun, France, October 24- 
 29 1918. After all the company officers had been 
 killed or wounded Sergeant McKernan took com- 
 mand of the company and led it in effective attack 
 against the enemy on October 25 and again on the 
 27th. After the attack on the enemy of October 28 
 Sergeant McKernan secured a box of rifle grenades, 
 and, while a protective barrage was laid down with 
 these, he crawled out in advance of the line and 
 brought in several wounded comrades. Home a- 
 dress, John H. McKernan, father, Eagleville, Tol- 
 len County, Conn. 
 
 MC KEY, HAROLD G. . . First Lieutenant 
 128th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action at Romagne, France, October 13-14, 1918. 
 When his company commander was wounded, 
 Lieutenant McKey took command of the company. 
 Although wounded and weakened by the loss of 
 blood, he refused to be evacuated but continued in 
 command of his men for 32 hours under severe ma- 
 chine-gun and artillery fire, until the town of Ro- 
 magne was taken, remaining in action until ordered 
 to the rear. Home address, Mrs. Z. S. McKey ,'.854 
 Ridge Avenue, Evanston, 111. 
 
 MC KIBBIN, JAMES M Captain 
 
 Deceased. Medical Corps, 306th Machine Gun 
 Battalion. For extraordinary heroism in action 
 near Chevi6res, France, October 14, 1918. During 
 a very heavy artillery barrage, which lasted for ap- 
 proximately two hours, Captain McKibbin display- 
 ed great coolness and courage in dressing and ad- 
 ministering first aid to the wounded. Informed that 
 a sergeant had been wounded and was lying be- 
 tween our lines and the enemy's line, he went to ad- 
 minister first aid to him. While in the performance 
 of these duties under intense fire, he was wounded 
 by machine-gun fire and later died from the effects 
 of the wound. Next of kin, Mrs. Mary McKibbin, 
 wife, 1227 Isabella Street, Hagerstown, Md. 
 
 MC KIDDY, ZONA Private 
 
 Machine Gun Company, 120th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Bellicourt, 
 France, September 29, 1918. When his platoon had 
 suffered heavy casualties and the runners had been 
 killed by heavy artillery fire, Private McKiddy vol- 
 unteered to carry a message calling for reinforce- 
 ments. Making his way through a dense smoke 
 barrage, he succeeded in reaching company head- 
 quarters and returning despite the intense bombard- 
 ment. Home address, H. G. McKiddy, father, 
 Knoxville, Tenn. 
 
 MC KIMMEY, JOHN C. . Second Lieutenant 
 Deceased. 141st Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near St. Etienne, France, October 
 8, 1918. His organization harassed, and suffering 
 severe losses from enemy machine-gun fire, Lieut- 
 enant McKimmey, accompanied by two sergeants, 
 left shelter and advanced across an open area, ex- 
 posed to enemy fire, in order to attack their posi- 
 tion. He lost his life while making the attempt. 
 Next of kin, H. L. McKimmey, Comanche, Texas. 
 
 MC KINLEY, EARL . . . First Lieutenant 
 11th Machine Gun Battalion. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Nantillois, France, Septem- 
 ber 26, 1918. Lieutenant McKinley, witn another 
 officer, and a soldier, using captured German Max- 
 
 im guns, pushed forward to a heavily shelled area 
 from which other troops had withdrawn, and by 
 their accurate and effective fire kept groups of the 
 enemy from occupying advantageous positions, 
 maintaining fire superiority all afternoon. Lieut- 
 enant McKinley withdrew from his dangerous posi- 
 tion when it became too dark to see. Home address, 
 Mrs. Mabel McKinley, wife. Rural Route 1, Buf- 
 falo. W. Va. 
 
 MCKINLOCK. GEORGE A. Jr. .• ■ • 
 
 Second Lieutenant 
 
 Deceased. 2d Brigade, 1st Division. In the at- 
 tack on Berzy-le-Sec, France, July 21, 1918, he 
 showed noble disregard of self and devotion to duty 
 by traversing the front lines for information neces- 
 sary in connection with his work as intelligence 
 officer, and while fearlessly performing this work 
 was killed. Next of kin, G. A. McKinlock, father, 
 1100 Lake Shore Drive, Chicago. 111. 
 
 MC KINNEY, DAREL J Sergeant 
 
 Company K, 6th Regiment, U. S. M. C. In the 
 Bois de BeUeau, on June 8, 1918, although severely 
 wounded he refused to go to the rear for treatment. 
 Despite his wounds, he continued to lead his platoon 
 to the attack, inflicting great losses upon the enemy. 
 Home address, Harry McKinney, father, Milwau- 
 kee, Wis. 
 
 MC KINNEY. LOATER LOYD . . Private 
 Company F, 118th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Montbrehain, France, Octo- 
 ber 8, 1918. Accompanying two comrades. Private 
 McKinney attacked with hand grenades an enemy 
 machine-gun stronghold, containing at least 40 Ger- 
 mans and four machine guns, and forced the enemy 
 to surrender. Home address, Mrs. W. E. Thomas, 
 sister, 357 Forest Street, Spartanburg, S. C. 
 
 MC LAIN, ALEXIS M Private 
 
 Company K, 1 19th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near St. Souplet, France, October 
 10, 1918. After one soldier had been killed and an- 
 other wounded in the attempt, he carried a message 
 under heavy fire to company headquarters, bring- 
 ing up reinforcements, which saved his platoon. 
 Home address, Mrs. Sarah V. McLain, mother, 
 Hiddenite. N. C. 
 
 MC LAIN. CHARLES L Captain 
 
 110th Infantry. For repeated acts of extraordin- 
 ary heroism in action on the Marne River. France. 
 July 15. 1918, and at Apremont, France, September 
 29, 1918. Captain McLain was an observer with 
 the French when the enemy attack on the Marne 
 River was started July 15, 1918. All the officers of 
 an infantry company having been killed or wound- 
 ed, he voluntarily reorganized the remainder of the 
 company and successfully fought his way through 
 the enemy, upon two occasions being surrounded. 
 In this operation he was badly gassed. At Apre- 
 mont, September 29, when his own company had 
 reached its objective, Captain McLain, finding that 
 another company was without officers, voluntarily 
 assumed command of it and led the first waste. In 
 so doing Captain McLain was wounded, but he con- 
 tinued in action until the objective was reached. 
 Home address, Charles C. McLain, father, Indiana, 
 Pa. 
 
 MCLAUGHLIN, EDWARD J. . First Lieutenant 
 Deceased. 113th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Etraye Ridge, France, October 
 23, 1918. Assuming command of his company after 
 the death of his commanding officer. Lieutenant 
 McLaughlin displayed remarkable courage and 
 coolness in leading his men to the summit of the 
 Ridge, until he was severely wounded. He was 
 killed shortly afterward by shell fire as he was being 
 
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 evacuated in an ambulance. Next of kin, Mrs. 
 Mary McLaughlin, wife, 102 Jackson Street, New- 
 ark, N. J. 
 
 MCLAUGHLIN, EDWIN W. . . Mechanic 
 Company I, 107th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Ronssoy, France, September 
 29, 1918. While the rest of his company was being 
 held up by intensive machine-gun fire of the enemy, 
 Mechanic McLaughhn advanced alone and put the 
 guns out of action. On several other occasions he 
 volunteered and accompanied patrols in attack 
 against enemy nests, each time proving himself of 
 the greatest assistance, successfully accomplishing 
 his mission, despite great hazards. Home address. 
 Miss Margaret McLaughlin, sister, 1386 Ogden 
 Avenue, Bronx, New York City. 
 
 MC LAUGHLIN, JOHN .... Corporal 
 Company M, 165th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Sedan, France, November 7, 
 1918. After ten of the 16 men of his patrol had been 
 wounded and others scattered by machine-gun fire. 
 Corporal McLaughlin, with two other soldiers, con- 
 tinued on his mission. He located six guns and re- 
 turned with valuable information, which was turned 
 over to the troops relieving his regiment. This mis- 
 sion was carried out under continuous machine-gun 
 fire. Home address. Miss Bessie McLaughlin, Man- 
 hattan State Hospital, Wards Island, N. Y. 
 
 MC LAWHON, LEWIS B Saddler 
 
 Machine Gun Company, 23d Infantry. While at- 
 tached to the headquarters of a machine-gun com- 
 pany of the Infantry, near Chateau-Thierry, 
 
 France, on June 6, 1918, he made eight trips as a 
 runner to and from advance platoons. He showed 
 heroic coolness in the face of machine-gun fire and 
 absolute fearlessness in the execution of his work. 
 Home address, Mrs. Lewis B. McLawhon, wife, 
 Winterville. N. C. 
 
 MC LELLAND, WILLIAM D. . First Lieutenant 
 Medical Corps, 304th Sanitary Train. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Nantillois and 
 Montfaucon, France, September 29 to October 1, 
 1918. Lieutenant McLelland, near Nantillois, dis- 
 played untiring energy in bringing in the wounded 
 while continually subjected to machine-gun and 
 shrapnel fire. It was necessary to move the dress- 
 ing station to some abandoned German dugouts be- 
 cause of the heavy fire, and during the bombard- 
 ment this station was set on fire and six men killed, 
 but Lieutenant McLelland, by his coolness and 
 courage, enabled the speedy evacuation of the 
 wounded. Home address, Mrs. William D. McLel- 
 land, wife, ParkhUl. S. C. 
 
 MCLENDON, PRESTON ALEXANDER 
 
 Assistant Surgeon 
 
 U. S. N. attached to the 5th Regiment, U. S. M. 
 C. For extraordinary heroism in action near Blanc 
 Mont, France, October 3-4, 1918. During heavy 
 action he continually pushed his dressing station to 
 more advantageous positions. Although in great 
 danger because of a severe shelling, he dressed his 
 patients in an exposed position, using his dugout for 
 the seriously wounded. Home address, W. J. Mc- 
 Lendon, father, Morven, N. C. 
 
 MCLENNAN, DONALD J. . First Lieutenant 
 142d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near St. Etienne, France, October 8, 1918. 
 Leading a patrol of ten men with orders to gain con- 
 tact with the enemy. Lieutenant McLennan was 
 suddenly subjected to terrific machine-gun fire 
 which wounded two of his men. He quickly order- 
 ed his men to shelter, and in order to insure their 
 safety, he ran across an open space for a distance of 
 30 yards to draw the enemy's fire. Rejoining his 
 patrol by passing through the same deadly fire, he 
 ordered them to withdraw, covering their withdraw- 
 
 al, and reporting back to his company commander 
 with his two wounded men and much valuable in- 
 formation. Home address, Mrs. A. B. McLennan, 
 mother, 112 Scott Street, Wausau, Wis. 
 
 MC LEOD. HERMAN L. . . First Lieutenant 
 Company K, 6th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action in the Bois de Belleau> 
 Lieutenant McLeod, with Joseph A. Darges, Howard 
 Childs and Benjamin Tilghman, corporals, all of the 
 same company, were prominent in the attack on 
 enemy machine-gun positions in the Bois de Belleau 
 on June 6 and 8, 1918: were foremost in their com- 
 pany and at all times acquitted themselves with such 
 distinction that they were an example for the re- 
 mainder of their command. Home address, John 
 McLeod, father, 188 Thirteenth Street, Portland, 
 Ore. 
 
 MC LEOD. MARION F. . . First Lieutenant 
 323d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Manheulles, France, November 11, 1918. 
 While advancing with his platoon, under perilous 
 shell fire, Lieutenant McLeod was severely wound- 
 ed. Refusing aid, he remained and while his platoon 
 was suffering heavy casualties he succeeded in hold- 
 ing his platoon under control and advancing it. 
 Home address, Mrs. Marion F. McLeod, wife. 111 
 Wentworth Street, Charleston, S. C. 
 
 MC LOUD, PAUL .... First Lieutenant 
 11th Railway Engineers. He displayed extraor- 
 dinary heroism at Gouzeaucourt, France, Novemb- 
 er, 30, 1917, in remaining under shell fire untU the 
 escape of his men, who had been caught unarmed by 
 the German attack, was assured. He then assisted 
 in leading troops to the trenches, directing the pro- 
 curement and distribution of ammuriition, and dis- 
 playing coolness, and judgment while continually 
 under fire. Home address, L. D. McLoud, brother, 
 Attorney-General's office, Albany, N. Y. 
 
 MCLOUGHLIN, JOHN J Corporal 
 
 Company K, 165th Infantry. Without assistance 
 he cleared out a farm house near Villers-sur-Fere, 
 France, on July 28, 1918. He killed four of the en- 
 emy, took one prisoner, and held the position by 
 himself until support arrived. Prior to this he had 
 left shelter to give first aid to a comrade who was ly- 
 ing severely wounded in the open. Home address. 
 Miss Mary McLoughlin, sister, 140 Meserole Aven- 
 ue, Brooklyn, N. Y. 
 
 MC LOUGHLIN, WILLIAM . . . Private 
 Company A, 3d Machine Gun Battahon. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Berzy-le-Sec, 
 France, July 21, 1918. He advanced against a ma- 
 chine gun and, single handed, killed or captured the 
 entire crew. Home address, J. M. McLoughhn, fa- 
 ther, Brooklyn, N. Y. 
 
 MC MANAWAY, HERMAN BLAIR . Corporal 
 
 Company A, 118th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Hardicourt, France, Septem- 
 ber 26, 1918. Volunteering to act as stretcher bear- 
 er. Corporal MoManaway assisted in evacuating 
 the wounded, during a severe gas sheUing. Realiz- 
 ing the presence of strong gas, he unhesitatingly 
 took off his mask and placed it on a wounded man 
 whose mask had been shot away, and in so doing he 
 was badly gassed. It then became necessary to 
 evacuate him, but his heroic and timely act saved 
 the hfe of his comrade. Home address. Rev. J. E. 
 McManaway, father, Greenville, S. C. 
 
 MC MORRIS, WILLIAM R. . . . Captain 
 Company M, 16th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action in the Argonne Forest, France, 
 October 4, 1918. He directed the advance of his 
 company through an intense artillery barrage and 
 against heavy machine-gun fire. When the bat- 
 
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 talion commander had been wounded he assumed 
 command of the battalion and led it to its objec- 
 tive, after which he consolidated the new position. 
 While personally resisting an enemy counterattack 
 he was wounded. Home address, WilUam Mc- 
 Morris, father, Bay City, Mich. 
 
 MC MUNN, RICHARD L. . Second Lieutenant 
 130th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Chateau-et-Ferme-d-Aulnois, France, 
 November 7, 1918. Leading his platoon against a 
 strong machine-gun emplacement. Lieutenant Mc- 
 Munn cut his way through two bands of barbed 
 wire and succeeded in reaching the stronghold. Al- 
 though suffering from severe wounds, which he re- 
 ceived during the raid, he remained on duty until 
 the action was over. Home address, Mrs. F. P. Mc- 
 Munn, mother, Olney, 111. 
 
 MC MURRY, ORA R. . . First Lieutenant 
 American Expeditionary Forces, 49th Aero 
 Squadron. For extraordinary heroism in action 
 near Romagne, France, October 4, 1918. Lieuten- 
 ant McMurry was a member of a patrol of seven 
 machines which attacked 17 enemy Fokkers. After 
 shooting down one of the enemy, this officer return- 
 ed to the fight and shot down another. For the fol- 
 lowing act of extraordinary heroism in action near 
 Toges and La Croix-aux-Bois, France, October 30, 
 1918, Lieutenant McMurry is awarded an oak leaf 
 cluster to be worn with the distinguished-service 
 cross: After becoming separated from his patrol be- 
 cause of motor trouble, this officer encountered and 
 attacked five enemy planes (Fokker), and succeeded 
 in shooting down one of them. Home address, Mrs. 
 J. C. McMurry, mother, Evansville, Wis. 
 
 MC NAMME, J. T Captain 
 
 Royal Field Artillery, British Army, attached to 
 Ist BattaUon, 30th Gas Regiment. Volunteering, 
 he led a detachment of Engineers up to the front 
 lines on July 30, 1918, for the purpose of assisting 
 the advance of the infantry with thermite and 
 smoke bombs. That night he led his men through a 
 heavy barrage, exhibiting courage and leadership. 
 For three days and nights he remained with his men 
 in the extreme front line in the Bois Colas, greatly 
 aiding in repulsing enemy counterattacks by laying 
 down barrages of thernaite and phosphorus, clean- 
 ing out machine-gun nests in the same manner and 
 enabling our infantry to attack behind smoke 
 screens. On August 5 he took another detachment 
 into St. Thibaut and brought ammunition into the 
 village before it was occupied by our infantry and 
 while the enemy patrols were stiU there. The ad- 
 vance of the infantry across the two rivers, the 
 Ourcq and the Vesle, was greatly facilitated and the 
 lives of many of them saved by the smoke screens 
 which Captain McNamme so successfully prepared. 
 Throughout this entire advance across these two 
 rivers he conducted himself with extraordinary hero- 
 ism, setting an example to the men of the regiment 
 to which he was attached, constantly exposing him- 
 self to danger in making reconnaissance and at the 
 same time shielding his men. 
 
 MCNAUGHTON. HENRY D. . . Captain 
 117th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Molain, France, October 17, 1918. Ad- 
 vancing for 100 yards under heavy shell and ma- 
 chine-gun fire, he went with a soldier to the aid of a 
 wounded man who had a leg blown off by an anti- 
 tank shell. Showing utter disregard for personal 
 danger, Captain McNaughton dressed the wound of 
 the soldier, who had fallen near the tank which was 
 still being shelled, and then carried the wounded 
 man to safety. Home address, Mrs. Marguerite 
 McNaughton, wife, Grand Rapids, Mich. 
 
 MC NEAL, EDWARD Private 
 
 Company B, 103d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 
 heroism in action near Bouresches, France, July 20, 
 1918. Upon reaching his objective. Hill 190, in 
 front of Bouresches, he found he was the only man 
 of his squad left. Going forward, he entered an en- 
 emy machine-gun position and at the point of his 
 bayonet captured three machine guns and five pris- 
 oners. Home address, Mrs. Bella McNeal, mother, 
 Mexico, Me. 
 
 MC NEECE, JOHN H Private 
 
 Company D, 101st Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action in the Houppy Bois, north of Ver- 
 dun, France, October 23, 1918. On duty as a run- 
 ner. Private McNeece repeatedly carried messages 
 under the heaviest shell and machine-gun fire. He 
 also performed heroic service in carrying wounded 
 soldiers to shelter and administering first aid. 
 Though he was almost exhausted, he voluntarily 
 went to the rear under heavy artillery fire and pro- 
 cured food, which he brought back and distributed 
 among his comrades in the shell holes. Home ad- 
 dress, Mrs. Mary McNeece, mother, Holbrook, 
 Mass. 
 
 MC NERNEY, EDWARD J. . . . Sergeant 
 Company K, 104th Infantry For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Epieds, France, July 22, 
 1918. Sergeant McNerney, with one other soldier, 
 went to the rescue of a wounded comrade, through 
 a severe machine-gun fire at a direct range of only 
 350 yards, and carried the wounded man to safety. 
 Home address, Thomas McNerney, father, 145 
 Middlesex Street, Lowell, Mass. 
 
 MC NULTY, CLARENCE J. . . . Private 
 Medical Detachment, 128th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Cesnes, France, 
 October 7, 1918. When his battalion was forced to 
 retire under heavy artillery and machine-gun fire. 
 Private McNulty, accompanied by Private William 
 A. Jacobson, went out in front of the battalion, ad- 
 ministering first aid and bringing in the wounded 
 who had been left lying in exposed positions. While 
 they were carrying back a wounded soldier. Private 
 Jacobson was wounded, whereupon Private Mc- 
 Nulty alone carried the wounded man to the dress- 
 ing station and then immediately returned to assist 
 Private Jacobson. Home address, Mrs. Sarah Mc- 
 Nulty, mother, 11568 Perry Avenue, Chicago, 111, 
 
 MC NULTY, HERMAN C. . First Lieutenant 
 354th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Remonville, France, November 1, 
 1918. At the head of his company following close 
 upon the barrage, he inspired his men by his person- 
 al valor, and, when wounder? by a machine-gun bul- 
 let in the leg, refused to be evacuated. After his 
 wound had been bound up he continued with his 
 company in the advance, remaining on duty till the 
 objective had been reached and consolidated. 
 Home address, Charles W. McNulty, father, 924 
 North Fourth Street, Huntington, W. Va. 
 
 MC NULTY, JOHN .... First Sergeant 
 Company C, 6th Machine Gun Battalion. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action between Blanc 
 Mont and St. Etienne, France, October 4, 1918. Al- 
 though he was severely wounded during an enemy 
 counterattack. Sergeant McNulty voluntarily re- 
 mained on the firing line under heavy artillery and 
 machine-gun fire, operating a machine-gun, the 
 crew of which had all been killed or wounded. By 
 staying at his post until the enemy was repulsed and 
 he was ordered to the rear by his commanding offi- 
 cer, he furnished an inspiring example to the other 
 members of the company. Home address, Mrs. 
 Jane A. Wilson, mother, 43 Dauhwood Street, Re- 
 vere, Mass. 
 
 MC PHERSON, HENRY .... Corporal 
 
 Company C, 306th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 
 heroism in action at St. Juvin, France, October 16, 
 
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 1918. Corporal McPherson volunteered repeatedly 
 during the attack on St. Juvin to carry messages 
 through a severe enemy barrage. Throughout the 
 action this soldier showed entire disregard for per- 
 sonal danger and a devotion to duty far beyond the 
 scope of his position, accomplishing several import- 
 ant missions with success. Home address, Miss 
 Grace McPherson, sister, 431 Rockland Street, 
 Abington, Mass. 
 
 MC PIKE, LESLIE ALBERT . . . Sergeant 
 Company C, 8th Machine Gun Battalion. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action in the Bois de 
 Foret, France, October 22, 1918. Having been sent 
 with his section to defend a difficult positon. Ser- 
 geant McPike succeeded in breaking up a hostile 
 counterattack, though his ammunition was ex- 
 hausted in so doing. Shortly afterwards, when 
 another counterattack was made against him, he 
 and his men held off the enemy with their pistols, 
 though at one time the Germans had closed in from 
 three sides. Their courageous stand checked the 
 enemy until fresh ammunition could be brought 
 up, whereupon the hostile attack was completely 
 repulsed. Home address. Curt McPike, father, 
 625 East Sixteenth Street, Bedford, Ind. 
 
 MC RAE, DUNCAN K Sergeant 
 
 Company M, 362d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Gesnes, France, October 11, 
 1918. Sergeant McRae took out a patrol for the 
 purpose of ascertaining the position of the enemy 
 and the location of machine-guns. Three of his men 
 were killed, but he continued on over difficult terrain 
 and returned with information of the highest value 
 in subsequent operations. Home address, Mrs. 
 Finlay McRae, mother, 902 Ninth Avenue, Helena, 
 Mont. 
 
 MC SORLEY, JAMES Sergeant 
 
 Company E, 127th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Roucheres, France, July 30, 
 1918. Painfully wounded in the left arm. Sergeant 
 McSorley continued to lead his platoon in the face of 
 terrific machine-gun fire, remaining with his men 
 and directing the advance until he was ordered to 
 the rear. Home address, Mrs. George Webb, sister, 
 7 North State Street, Chippewa Falls, Wis. 
 
 MC VEY, JOSEPH E Private 
 
 Deceased. Company M, 28th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Soissons, France, 
 July 18-21, 1918. After his platoon commander had 
 been wounded. Private McVey took command of 
 the platoon and displayed exceptional initiative, 
 good judgment, and devotion to duty. He alone 
 captured a machine-gun which was holding up the 
 advance and continued to lead his men forward until 
 reaching their final objective. He himself was 
 killed. Next of kin, Miss Elizabeth Hoy, sister, St. 
 Marys, Kan. 
 
 MC VICAR, LAN D Sergeant 
 
 Company I, 30th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Crezancy, France, July 15, 
 1918. Sergeant McVicar conducted a party of am- 
 munition carriers to the front line during the most 
 violent part of the shell fire near Crezancy on July 
 15. He also conducted a reconnoitering patrol 
 through terrific machine-gun and shell fire that 
 same day. Home address, Dora McVicar, mother, 
 Norfolk, Conn. 
 
 MC VICKAR, LANSING . . First Lieutenant 
 1st Battalion Headquarters, 7th Field Artillery. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action near Very, 
 France, October 4, 1918. Lieutenant McVickar 
 volunteered and took forward a gun to the aid of the 
 infantry under most hazardous circumstances. Des- 
 pite the loss of two horses and the wounding of sev- 
 eral of his men, he continued until he encountered 
 an enemy barrage, from which it was necessary to 
 
 take cover. He exposed himself to the barrages on 
 five different occasions to bring in wounded men. 
 Home address, H. G. McVickar, Knickerbocker 
 Club. New York City. 
 
 MC VICKER, FRANKLIN D. . . . 
 
 Private (First Class) 
 
 Company A, 9th Infantry. At Vaux, July 1, 
 1918, acting as stretcher bearer, although wounded 
 twice, he continued to make trips through an intense 
 barrage to carry back wounded. Home address, 
 Mrs. Allen McVicker, mother, 1106 Johnson Ave- 
 nue, Portage, Pa. 
 
 MAAS, CHARLES S Corporal 
 
 Company F, 167th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Croix Rouge Farm, France, 
 July 26, 1918. Corporal Maas voluntarily went out 
 under a terrific machine-gun fire to the rescue of his 
 commanding officer, who had been wounded. Home 
 address, Mrs. Hattie Maas, 324 Lauderdale Street, 
 Selma, Ala. 
 
 MABE, JAMES D Private 
 
 Company A, 119th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, Septem- 
 ber 29, 1918. Having been severely wounded in the 
 shoulder by shrapnel early in the attack. Private 
 Mabe refused to leave his platoon, and, after losing 
 his rifle, armed himself with grenades and cleaned 
 out numerous enemy dugouts. Not until his com- 
 pany had taken his position for the night did he go 
 to the rear. Home address, J. M. Mabe, father, 
 Madison, N. C. 
 
 MABRESKI, MICHAEL .... Corporal 
 Company I, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Thiaucourt, France, Septem- 
 ber 12, 1918. Corporal Mabreski, with about 12 
 men, assisted in flanking a machine-gun nest and 
 then captured a German ammunition dump, with 
 about 65 prisoners. Home address, Mrs. William 
 Hermann, friend, 25 Kent Street, Beadon, N. Y. 
 
 MACAROVSKY, HERMAN . . . Sergeant 
 Company H, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Blanc Mont Ridge, France, 
 October 3, 1918. All of his superior officers killed 
 or wounded. Sergeant Macarovsky took command 
 of and organized his company under heavy shell fire. 
 He then led it to the attack, captured or lulled many 
 Germans, and put several machine-gun nests out of 
 action. Home address, Mrs. Bertha Macarovsky, 
 316 Texas Street. St. Paul. Minn. 
 
 MACAULEY, MALCOLM A. . . . Private 
 Company K, 104th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bouresches, France, July 20, 
 1918. On July 20, Private Macauley repeatedly 
 carried messages through a field swept by a terrific 
 machine-gun fire. At one time he crawled to a 
 brook through this machine-gun fire and returned 
 with water to two wounded men, giving them first 
 aid and assisting them to the rear. Home address, 
 Mrs. Alice M. McLellan, mother, 34 Palmer Street, 
 Roxbury, Mass. 
 
 MACE, JOHN H Sergeant 
 
 Company H, 140th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Exermont, France, Septem- 
 ber 28, 1918. He volunteered to lead a detachment 
 to attack a machine-gun nest which was holding up 
 the advance of his battalion. Although severely 
 wounded, he carried the position, killing the enemy 
 gun crew and capturing the machine-gun. Home 
 address, Mrs. Calle Mace, wife, 640 North Gallatin 
 Street, Liberty, Mo. 
 
 MACK, WALTER C Private 
 
 Company B, 135th Machine-Gun Battalion. For 
 
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 extraordinary heroism in action near Eyne, Belgium, 
 November 2, 1918. In the face of intense machine- 
 gun fire, Private Mack voluntarily swam the Scheltd 
 River to obtain information regarding the enemy. 
 His successful return with the desired information 
 enabled his company commander to so place his 
 guns that they could be fired with great advantage. 
 Home address, Mrs. M. L. Mack, mother, 2121 
 North Twenty-second Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 
 
 MACK, WILLIAM Captain 
 
 305th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion on the Vesle River, near Bazoches, France, Sep- 
 tember 2, 1918. Captain (then first lieutenant) 
 Mack volunteered to leave St. Thibaut in broad 
 dayhght with another officer and a patrol of ten men 
 to reconnoiter the enemy's Unes. Upon reaching 
 the Vesle River, Captain Mack swam across it and 
 arranged a rope by means of which the remainder of 
 the patrol crossed the stream. He divided the pat- 
 rol and, taking five men with him, advanced on the 
 village of Bazoches, which was occupied by the en- 
 emy. He attacked enemy hiding places in an old 
 house in which he encountered four Germans. Al- 
 though under machine-gun fire, he gained valuable 
 information, having actually penetrated the enemy's 
 advanced posts, and with great skill withdrew his 
 patrol. Captain Mack and four of his men were 
 wounded, two mortally. Home address, W. Lewis 
 Mack, brother, Detroit, Mich. 
 
 MACKAY, DONALD S. . First Lieutenant 
 168th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Sergy, France, July 26-30, 1918. In an 
 effort to locate enemy machine-gun emplacements, 
 Lieutenant Mackay constantly exposed himself to 
 enemy fire and, while so doing, was severely 
 wounded. During the entire five days of operations 
 he led a scout group forward, locating nests that had 
 been stubbornly resisting the progress of our troops 
 and supplying the artillery with most valuable in- 
 formation, resulting in the destruction of the nests. 
 Home address. Miss A. Mackay, sister, St. Albans, 
 Vt. 
 
 MACKIN, ELTON E Private 
 
 67th Company, 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Blanc Mont, 
 France, October 4, 1918. As a runner. Private 
 Mackin carried messages over territory which was 
 subject to constant shell fire, exhibiting singular 
 courage and devotion to duty. Home address, Mrs. 
 Harriet A. Chittenden, mother, Lewiston, N. Y. 
 
 MACKMER, HERBERT W. . . . Private 
 Deceased. Company A, 305th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Carre four de 
 Meurrussons, France, September 27, 1918. When 
 his platoon encountered intense fire from hostile 
 trench mortars and machine-guns. Private Mackmer 
 took up an exposed position on the flank and, with 
 his automatic rifle, covered the withdrawal of the 
 platoon to a protected position, sacrificing his life in 
 so doing. Next of kin, George Mackmer, father, 
 Main Street, Collins Center, N. Y. 
 
 MADDEN, DAVID Sergeant 
 
 Company E, 4th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Cunel, France, October 7, 
 1918. Due to the lifting of a heavy fog. Company E 
 was caught on an open hillside, within 100 yards of 
 the enemy's line, and were forced to remain in the 
 cover of shell holes for the entire day. Hearing a 
 wounded man groaning in great pain. Sergeant 
 Madden left his shelter and went to his rescue, car- 
 rying him through the terrific machine-gun and 
 artillery fire to a shell hole, where he administered 
 all the aid and comfort possible and then returned 
 to his post through the same intense fire. Home ad- 
 dress, Mrs. Otto Leutz, sister, 34 Wyman Street, 
 Jamaica Plains, Boston, Mass. 
 
 MADDEN, JOSEPH A Private 
 
 Medical Detachment, 125th Infantry. For extra- 
 ordinary heroism in action near Cierges and Fismes, 
 France, July 31 to August 4, 1918. Throughout the 
 advance by Company D, to which he was attached, 
 his conduct, in treating the wounded under fire, 
 afforded an inspiring example of devotion to duty. 
 He was in the front lines at all times, administering 
 relief not only to men of his company but also to the 
 wounded of other organizations in his vicinity. He 
 voluntarily searched the woods and fields to give 
 first aid to the wounded. In spite of heavy and con- 
 tinuous shell fire, he continued working untiringly 
 day and night untU exhausted. Home address, 
 Michael Madden, father, 497 Eighth Street, Manis- 
 tee, Mich. 
 
 MADDEN, ROBERT A Private 
 
 Deceased. Company I, 47th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Sergy, France, 
 July 29-30, 1918. Passing through heavy machine- 
 gun and artillery fire, he maintained liaison with ad- 
 jacent units, displaying marked heroism in his work. 
 He was mortally wounded in the performance of 
 duty. Next of kin, Robert N. Madden, father, 3017 
 North Western Avenue, Indianapolis, Ind. 
 
 MADDOX, JOHN . . Sergeant (First Class) 
 Company F, 316th Engineers. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Audenarde, Belgium, Novem- 
 ber 1, 1918. Sergeant Maddox volunteered to ac- 
 company an officer and three other soldiers on a 
 reconnaissance patrol of the city of Audenarde. 
 Entering under heavy shell fire, the party recon- 
 noitered the city for seven hours, while it was still 
 being patrolled by the enemy, and advanced two 
 kilometers in front of our outposts and beyond those 
 of the enemy. Home address, Oliver H. Mitchell, 
 Imperial, Cal. 
 
 MADER, THOMAS O. . . First Sergeant 
 
 Battery A, 109th Field Artillery. For extraordin- 
 ary heroism in action near Varennes, France, Octo- 
 ber 2, 1918. He displayed great coolness and brav- 
 ery in helping to guide sections of his battery over a 
 road swept by enemy shell fire, during which eight 
 men were wounded and ten horses killed, including 
 one which he himself rode. The driver of a swing 
 team, having difficulty in controlling one of the 
 horses of a section, was assigned to another horse 
 and his place taken by Sergeant Mader, who guided 
 the section until he was so severely wounded that he 
 was unable to control. In spite of his wounds, he 
 directed the carriages to places of safety, and, disre- 
 garding personal safety, requested the medical 
 officer to first give attention to the other wounded. 
 Sergeant Mader's conduct was an inspiration to the 
 men of his battery. Home address, Henry O. Mad- 
 er, father, Audenried, Pa. 
 
 MADORE, JOHN J Private 
 
 Company G, 47th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bazoches, France, August 
 9, 1918. Private Madore volunteered to carry a 
 message to an advance squad through heavy ma- 
 chine-gun fire. After delivering the message and 
 administering first-aid treatment to wounded men 
 in the squad, he crawled up to the nearest enemy 
 machine gun and put it out of action with a hand 
 grenade. Home address, Mrs. Anne Madore, mo- 
 ther, 338 Medford Street, Maiden, Mass. 
 
 MADSEN, HOWARD E Sergeant 
 
 Company D, 115th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action in the Bois de Consenvoye, 
 France, October 22, 1918. When his platoon was 
 fired on at close range by a machine gun, Sergeant 
 Madsen went forward and killed two of the enemy 
 with grenades, routing the other members of the 
 crew. Home address, Mrs. Mary V. Madsen, mo- 
 ther, 3133 Fait Avenue, Baltimore, Md. 
 
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 MADSON, EDMUND T. . . First Sergeant 
 Deceased. 47th Company, 5th Regiment, U. S. 
 M. C. Killed in action at Chateau-Thierry, France, 
 June 6, 1918. He gave the supreme proof of that 
 extraordinary heroism which will serve as an ex- 
 ample to hitherto untried troops. Next of kin, Mrs. 
 Johanne Madson, mother, Copenhagen, Denmark. 
 
 MAHAFEY, EMORY Private 
 
 Deceased. Medical Detachment, 28th Infantry. 
 On May 28-29, 1918, at Cantigny, France, he did 
 more than his duty under violent fire in the open to 
 relieve sufferings of the wounded. On his way to a 
 machine-gun emplacement to succor men who had 
 been injured there, he stopped to give first aid to Pri- 
 vate Jay Ler. Antes, who lay mortally wounded and 
 exposed to machine-gun fire, and while performing 
 this heroic act was killed. Next of kin, Mrs. Vic- 
 toria Mahafey, mother, 3524 East Seventy-second 
 Street, Cleveland, Ohio. 
 
 MAKER, DANIEL H Corporal 
 
 Company L, 105th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near St. Souplet, France, October 
 18, 1918. Corporal Maher courageously led several 
 attacks on enemy machine-gun nests. Later in the 
 day he attacked single-handed two enemy snipers, 
 killing one and driving off the other. Home ad- 
 dress, Mrs. M. L. Sinzabough, sister, Sixth Avenue, 
 Newark. N. J. 
 
 MAIER, CARL J. . . . Private (First Class) 
 Company I, 362d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action September 26, 1918. Working 
 with a patrol in an attack on an enemy machine gun. 
 Private Maier crawled upon the emplacement and 
 without assistance killed three enemy gunners and 
 captured their machine gun Home address, Mrs. 
 Katrina Pfay, mother, Upham, N. Dak. 
 
 MAILS, MARK W. . . Private (First Class) 
 Company F, 146th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Cierges, France, September 
 28, 1918. After his platoon had withdrawn about 
 50 yards to an estabUshed line, a wounded comrade 
 was seen lying ahead, in the position they formerly 
 occupied. The enemy had just launched a strong 
 counterattack, but Private Mails, with another sol- 
 dier, volunteered to go to the assistance of the 
 wounded man. In the face of terrific fire of enemy 
 artillery and machine guns, and the fire of their own 
 comrades, who were resisting the attack. Private 
 Mails succeeded in bringing his man to a place of 
 safety. Home address, Tonganoxie, Kan. 
 
 MAIN, CHARLES L Sergeant 
 
 Machine Gun Company, 38th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Launay, France, 
 Sergeant Main, with an officer and another soldier 
 of his company, attacked a patrol of seven Germans, 
 who had captured four American soldiers, killed one 
 of the Germans, and captured the others. Home 
 address, Harry E. Main, father, Mechanic Street, 
 Rouserville, Pa. 
 
 MAIN, WILLIAM B. . Private (First Class) 
 Company D, 16th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action in the Forest of Argonne, France, 
 October 9, 1918. Accompanied by another soldier. 
 Private Main advanced on a German 77-mm. gun, 
 which was enfilading his company, and, with his 
 automatic rifle, caused such heavy casualties among 
 the enemy crew, that they were forced to withdraw. 
 Home address, H. E. Main, father, Rouseville, 
 Pa. 
 
 MAKAS, SATERAE N Private 
 
 Company F, 26th Infantry. In the attack near 
 Soissons, France, July 19, 1918, he was wounded 
 three times, but continued with the advance and 
 kept up the operation of his automatic rifle despite 
 
 his injuries, until the objective had been attained. 
 Home address, Nemas N. Makas, father, 31 Winter 
 Street, Worcester, Mass. 
 
 MALBE, FERNAND .... Lieutenant 
 350th Tank Company, French Army. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Gesnes. France, 
 October 5, 1918. After two of his tanks had been 
 destroyed, Lieutenant Malbe continued to lead his 
 tank section in a desperate attack on the machine- 
 gun nests at the crest of Hill 255. His entire disre- 
 gard of personal danger in successfully carrying out 
 his mission under the terrific enemy fire, made it 
 possible for our troops to reach the objective and 
 hold the position. 
 
 MALCOLMSON, BRUCE K. . First Sergeant 
 Company H, 364th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Cheppy, France, September 
 26, 1918. Accompanied by another soldier he ad- 
 vanced against two machine-guns and killed two of 
 the mounters. This made possible the capture of 
 55 men who were in a trench 100 yards farther for- 
 ward. Later in the same day he assisted an oSicer 
 in leading a platoon which captured approximately 
 100 of the enemy. Home address, Kinlock G. Mal- 
 colmson, father, 4066 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, 
 CaUf. 
 
 MALICHIS, CONSTANTINE . . Corporal 
 Deceased. Company I, 30th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Bois de Aigre- 
 mont, France, July 15, 1918. Corporal Malichis 
 volunteered and carried a message from his com- 
 pany post of command to the battalion post of com- 
 mand through the thickest of the German barrage. 
 He was killed in action *,he same day. Next of kin, 
 Alexander Malichis, father, 600 Davis Avenue, Mo- 
 bile, Ala. 
 
 MALLAN, JOHN C Private 
 
 Company H, 131si Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Chipilly Ridge, August 9, 
 1918. During an attack, he worked out far ahead of 
 our lines and personally killed four Germans and 
 brought back three prisoners, one of them an officer. 
 Later he formed one of a raiding party and display- 
 ed marked skill and bravery, aiding in the capture 
 of fourteen prisoners. Both these missions were 
 carried out under heavy artillery and machine-gun 
 fire. Home address, Mrs. Mary Mallan, mother, 
 1727 Karlov Avenue, Chicago, 111. 
 
 MALONE, CLAYTON Sergeant 
 
 Company I, 353d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bois de Barricourt, France, 
 November 1, 1918. He led his platoon with marked 
 bravery and ability in an attack which resulted in 
 the capture of 15 machine-guns and 70 prisoners, 
 more than 40 of the enemy being killed or wounded. 
 Throughout the attack he showed great heroism, 
 killing two of the enemy in hand-to-hand encounters. 
 Home address, Mrs. Carrie Malone, mother, 119 
 North Second Street, Herington, Kans. 
 
 MALONE, FRANCIS P Corporal 
 
 Company D, 102d Machine Gun Battalion. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Trugny, 
 France, July 22-23, 1918. After all the other mem- 
 bers of his squad had become casualties, Corporal 
 Malone volunteered and led two other squads on a 
 machine-gun nest which he had located and put it 
 out of action with the first burst of shot. Later he 
 helped dress wounded men of his squad and evacu- 
 ated them under heavy artillery and machine-gun 
 fire. Although severely gassed next day. Corporal 
 Malone continued in the advance. Home address, 
 Timothy J. Malone, father, 778 State Street, New 
 Haven, Conn. 
 
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 MALONEY, WILLIAM E. . Second Lieutenant 
 354th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Remonville, France, November 1, 1918. 
 Leading an assault platoon, Lieutenant Maloney 
 encountered a nest of six enemy guns, which was 
 pouring out a deadly fire from three directions. 
 Rushing the guns in the immediate front, he captur- 
 ed them as well as taking the crews as prisoners; and 
 while thus engaged, he was knocked unconscious by 
 a bursting shell. Regaining consciousness when 
 picked up by first-aid men, he returned immediately 
 and rejoined his platoon and directed operations un- 
 til the objectives were reached. Home address, 
 Mrs. Mary Maloney, wife, 118 West Sixty-third 
 Street, New York City. 
 
 MANARD, ALEXANDER . . . Corporal 
 Company K, 107th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action east of Ronssoy, France, Septem- 
 ber 29, 1918. Corporal Manard, with three other 
 soldiers, went out into an open field under heavy 
 shell and machine-gun fire and succeeded in carry- 
 ing back to our lines four seriously wounded men. 
 Home address, Mrs. Henry Manard, mother. Ma- 
 lone. N. Y. 
 
 MANCE, STEPHEN M Corporal 
 
 Company B, 131st Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Chipilly Ridge, France, August 
 10, 1918. Sent out alone to locate the position of 
 snipers, and coming upon a machine-gun nest, he 
 boldly attacked it single-handed, capturing the gun, 
 wounding one of the crew, and taking three prison- 
 ers. Home address, Mrs. M. Mance, mother, 9622 
 Baltimore Avenue, South Chicago, 111. 
 
 MANGIARACINA, FRANK .... Private 
 Company F, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Beaumont, France, Novem- 
 ber 1-5, 1918. On duty as a company runner. Pri- 
 vate Mangiracino repeatedly carried messages 
 through heavy enemy machine-gun and shell fire 
 with utter disregard for personal safety. Home ad- 
 dress, Mary Mangiracino, 211 Ten Eyck Street, 
 Brooklyn. N. Y. 
 
 MANIER, WILL R. Jr Captain 
 
 5th Infantry Brigade. For extraordinary hero- 
 ism in action in the Clair Chenes Woods, October 
 21, 1918. Captain Manier, brigade liaison officer, 
 was at the command post of the assaulting battal- 
 ion when word was received that the enemy had 
 penetrated our line and was closing in on the corn- 
 mand post. No reserves being available. Captain 
 Manier assisted in hastily organizing a force of run- 
 ners, a signalman and others, and himself taking a 
 rifle, led these men under heavy machine-gun and 
 rifle fire in a counterattack on the advancing en- 
 emy. He succeeded in stopping the enemy and 
 holding the position until the line was reestablished. 
 As a result of his courage and initiative a large num- 
 ber of the enemy were captured and many lulled or 
 wounded, and the success of future operations as- 
 sured. Home address, William R. Manier, father, 
 1800 Ackhn Avenue, Nashville, Tenn. 
 
 MANNING, JAMES Corporal 
 
 Company C, 4th Engineers. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near St. Thibaut, France, August 
 8, 1918. Corporal Manning was one of our men who 
 volunteered and swam the Vesle River for the pur- 
 pose of doing work on the opposite bank necessary 
 m the construction of a footbridge. With another 
 soldier he succeeded in felUng a large tree in the 
 face of heavy machine-gun and one-pounder fire 
 after the remainder of the platoon had withdrawn. 
 Home address, Mrs. Arthur Ashurst, sister. Cornu- 
 copia, Alberta, Canada. 
 
 MANNING, JAMES . . Hospital Apprentice 
 U. S. N. Attached to 1st Battalion, 6th Regi- 
 
 ment, U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Thiaucourt, France, September 15, 
 1918. While Hospital Apprentice Manning was at- 
 tending a wounded man, his dressing station was 
 struck by a shell, from which his patient received 
 two additional wounds. He dressed the man's new 
 wounds and while so doing was himself struck in the 
 back and knocked down by the explosion of another 
 shell. He remained at his post, however, until he 
 had finished dressing his patient's injuries and then 
 removed him from the dressing station, which very 
 soon was completely destroyed by a third shell. 
 Home address, Lester R. Devine, cousin, 174 
 Boulevard, Houston, Texas. 
 
 MANNING, JAMES F. Jr. . First Lieutenant 
 Pilot, Air Service, 49th Aero Squadron. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Doulcon, 
 France, October 4, 1918. While leading a patrol of 
 seven planes. Lieutenant Manning accepted com- 
 bat with 17 German machines (type Fokker) at an 
 altitude of 1,200 meters. Through his courageous 
 leadership and skillful maneuver of his patrol, seven 
 of the enemy planes were shot down. Home ad- 
 dress, J. F. Manning, father, Leesburg, Va. 
 
 MANNING, JOHN C Corporal 
 
 Company K, 26th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Paris-Soissons Road, France, 
 July 18-19, 1918. Corporal Manning voluntarily 
 left his shelter and went to the rescue of two wound- 
 ed French soldiers who were in a burning ta nk. The 
 rescue was made under an intense fire fr m the en- 
 emy, in plain view and while they were using all 
 efforts to complete the destruction of the tank and 
 prevent the rescue of its inmates. Corporal Man- 
 ning succeeded in forcing open a door of the burnjng 
 tank, dragging out the wounded men, and bringing 
 them to a place of shelter, from which they were lat- 
 er evacuated. Home address, AmeUa Wright, sister, 
 Whorton, Texas. 
 
 MANNING, JOHN R Private 
 
 Company D, 342d Machine Gun Battalion. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action in the Bois De 
 Bantheville, France, November 1, 1918. Disre- 
 garding injuries in the face, head, and wrist, Private 
 Manning continued on duty as gunner throughout 
 the action until he was relieved and ordered to an 
 aid station by his platoon commander thereby 
 affording an inspiring example of courage to his 
 comrades. Home address, James J. Manning, 283 
 Walnut Street, Newton, Lower Falls, Mass. 
 
 MANNING, SYDNEY E Corporal 
 
 Company G, 167th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Croix Rouge Farm, north- 
 east of Chateau-Thierry, France, July 27, 1918. 
 Corporal Manning, on the morning of July 27, 1918, 
 was in charge of an automatic rifle squad. One gun- 
 ner was killed and one carrier and himself wounded 
 by shell fire. Although wounded, he took the rifle 
 and ammunition and continued the advance. On 
 reaching the top of the hill he was again wounded by 
 machine-gun fire; he still advanced with his platoon. 
 On reaching the bottom of the hill his platoon was 
 forced to withdraw, being flanked on both sides. 
 He remained at the bottom of the hill alone and cov- 
 ered the withdrawal, keeping the enemy from clos- 
 ing in on his platoon. He then rejoined his platoon 
 having received nine wounds. Home address, 
 Olney, Ala. 
 
 MANNING, WILLIAM S Major 
 
 Deceased. 316th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Verdun, France, November 
 5, 1918. Leading his command in the face of ex- 
 tremely heavy artillery and machine-gun fire. Ma- 
 jor Manning displayed remarkable bravery and 
 coolness in reorganizing his battalion after severe 
 losses had been inflicted on thern. By continuous 
 encouragement and daring, he directed operations 
 
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 to the successful gaining of his objective. During 
 operations, Major Manning was instantly killed by 
 a machine-gun bullet. Next of kin, Gov. Manning, 
 father. Executive Mansion, Columbia, S. C. 
 
 MANNION, JOSEPH F Sergeant 
 
 Company C, 115th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Verdun, France, October 11, 
 1918. Sergeant Mannion volunteered and left hia 
 place of safety, making his way 100 yards in ad- 
 vance of our lines to the aid of wounded men. At 
 the time the enemy was delivering terrific machine- 
 gun and artillery fire, but he continued and assisted 
 one comrade to a dressing station. He returned and 
 helped the other men to places of safety. Home ad- 
 dress, Mrs. Delia Mannion, mother, 3423 East Bal- 
 timore Street, Baltimore, Md. 
 
 MANNION, MAURICE .... Sergeant 
 Company F, 109th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Apremont, France, September 
 29, 1918. During a hostile attack. Sergeant Man- 
 nion displayed exceptional courage and initiative in 
 leading a patrol of the left flank of his platoon and 
 driving off a superior number of the enemy who 
 were attempting to encircle the flank, killing ten of 
 them, capturing eight and putting the remainder to 
 flight. Home address, M. D. Mannion, father, 43 
 McCabe Avenue, Carbondale, Pa. 
 
 MANSFIELD, HARRY .... Sergeant 
 Company I, 126th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Romagne, France, October 14, 
 1918. His company having been held up by ma- 
 chine-gun nest. Sergeant Mansfield, with another 
 soldier, crawled 200 yards ahead of his company and 
 reduced the machine-gun nest, killing three of the 
 enemy and capturing 18. Home address, Mecosta, 
 Mich. 
 
 MANSFIELD, JAMES R Sergeant 
 
 Medical Detachment, 311th Machine Gun Bat- 
 talion. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
 Montfaucon, France, September 29, 1918. Admin- 
 istering first aid in a most exposed position. Sergeant 
 Mansfield rendered most valuable assistance not 
 only to casualties from his own command, but also to 
 those from other organizations. He continued with 
 his work, although wounded, and refused to leave 
 for the rear until ordered to do so by his command- 
 ing officer. Home address, Mrs. Mary V. Mans- 
 field, mother, 14 Center Street, Florence, Mass. 
 
 MANSFIELD, THAROLD B. . . Corporal 
 Company C, 314th Field Signal Battalion. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Beauclair, 
 France, November 4-11, 1918. From the 4th to 
 11th of November, while continually under heavy 
 shell fire. Corporal Mansfield laid and maintained 
 lines of communication within his area with utter 
 disregard for his personal safety. Home address, 
 Mrs. Charles Mansfield, 907 Fourth Street, Bay 
 City, Mich. 
 
 MANTON, WALTER W Captain 
 
 Medical Corps, 26th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Soissons, France, July 18, 1918. 
 Accompanying his battalion in the attack. Captain 
 Manton was with the second wave when he sustain- 
 ed a compound fracture of the right forearm from a 
 bursting shell. He, nevertheless, refused to go to 
 the rear, but remained on duty until the final ob- 
 jective was reached in the afternoon, attending the 
 wounded and directing their evacuation Home ad- 
 dress. Dr. W. P. Manton, father, 45 Watson Street, 
 Detroit, Mich. 
 
 MANULA, HARRY Private 
 
 Company A, 4th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Grand Ballois Farm, France, 
 July 14-15, 1918. During a heavy gas and shell 
 bombardment. Private Manula repeatedly volun- 
 
 teered and delivered messages over routes other 
 than his own, when the runners assigned to those 
 routes had been killed or wounded Home address, 
 Nick Manula, 2808 Edward Alley, Pittsburgh, Pa. 
 
 MANWARING, CLYDE F. . . , Sergeant 
 Deceased. Company E, 11th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Louppy, France, 
 November 9, 1918. His platoon having been held 
 up by enemy machine-gun fire. Sergeant Man- 
 waring took three other soldiers and advanced 
 against the machine guns. Two of the men ac- 
 companying him were wounded, but he continued 
 on with the other one and captured two of the hos- 
 tile guns, killing one of the crew and driving ofif 
 the remainder. Next of kin, Mrs. Clyde Man- 
 waring, 728 Princeton Street, Akron, Ohio. 
 
 MARAGLIA, BATISTA .... Private 
 
 Company L, 305th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action in the Argonne Forest, France, 
 October 1, 1918. Seeing a runner of his platoon ly- 
 ing helpless from a broken leg, in front of an emeny 
 machine gun, Private Maraglia volunteered and 
 went to his aid, making his way through direct fire 
 for a distance of 75 yards and returning with his 
 wounded comrade. Home addre.ss, Mrs. Barbara 
 Maraglia, mother. Canton Street, Stoughton, Mass. 
 
 MARCELLIA, RICHARD . . J 7 Bugler 
 Machine Gun Company, 47th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Bazoches, France, 
 August 9, 1918. Responding to a call for volunteers 
 to destroy a hostile machine gun. Bugler Marcellia, 
 with two other soldiers, boldly went forward 
 through machine-gun fire and accomplished this 
 mission. Home address, Mrs. Gaby Marcellia, mo- 
 ther, 2146 Crotona Avenue, New York City. 
 
 MARCHAND, LEON . . . First Lieutenant 
 202d Infantry, French Army attached to 30th 
 U. S. Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion during the Battle of the Marne, July 15, 1918. 
 Lieutenant Marchand repeatedly displayed superb 
 courage by voluntarily proceeding from the regi- 
 mental command post dugout to an observation 
 post on the edge of the woods, through intense shell 
 fire, in order to observe the progress of the action 
 and obtain information nece-ssary for the command- 
 ing officer. The superb courage of Lieutenant Mar- 
 chand was an inspiration to the men of the regiment 
 to which he was attached. For the following acts of 
 extraordinary heroism in action near the Ferme de 
 Madelaine du Cunel, France, October 14, 1918, 
 Lieutenant Marchand is awarded an oak-leaf clus- 
 ter to be worn with the distinguished-service cross. 
 Lieutenant Marchand twice voluntarily accompan- 
 ied attacking troops through heavy enemy barrages, 
 and on one of these occasions was caught between 
 friendly and hostile machine-gun fire, displaying 
 notable coolness and gallantry. Later, in the same 
 night, he volunteered and led a patrol into the Bois 
 de Pultiere to locate a dugout for the advance regi- 
 mental post of command, although he knew the 
 woods were saturated with gas, by which he was 
 overcome. 
 
 MARCINIAK, JOHN Corporal 
 
 Company A, 30th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Crezancy, France, July 15, 
 1918. After his company had been ordered to with- 
 draw. Corporal Marciniak returned to the scene of 
 the struggle and, throughout the whole night, 
 worked untiringly in the evacuation of the wounded, 
 exposed to the terrific bombardment of the enemy. 
 Home address, Frank Marciniak, brother, 34 Jay 
 Street, Amsterdam, N. Y. 
 
 MARECHAL, ADRIAN . . Sous Lieutenant 
 
 Observer, 214th French Squadron, attached to 
 
 American 5th Corps Observation Group. For ex- 
 
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 traordinary heroism in action November 3, 1918, at 
 Pouilly Meuse, France. After two fingers of his 
 right hand had been shot away, a hole shot through 
 his hand, and the trigger of one machine-gun blown 
 off. Sous Lieutenant Marechal continued to fire 
 with his left hand on five monoplace planes which 
 had attacked him over the hostile fines. By doing 
 this he enabled the pilot to bring his damaged ma- 
 chine back to our own lines and brought valuable 
 information of our own and enemy troops. After 
 landing, he made his report before he received medi- 
 cal treatment. Home address. Monsieur Marcehal 
 Adrian, 61 Rue Manin, Paris, France. 
 
 MAREK, FRANK S Corporal 
 
 Company M, 126th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Romagne, France, October 14, 
 1918. With another soldier. Corporal Marek 
 crawled 200 yards ahead of his company and re- 
 duced a machine-gun nest which had been holding 
 up the advance, kilhng three of the enemy and cap- 
 turing 18. Home address, Grand Rapids, Mich. 
 
 MARGOLIN, HARRY Private 
 
 Company A, 4th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Grand Ballois Farm, France, 
 July 14-15, 1918. Under a heavy gas and shell bom- 
 bardment, Private MargoUn repeatedly volunteered 
 and delivered messages over routes other than his 
 own, when the runners assigned to those routes had 
 been killed or wounded. Home address, Mrs. Celia 
 Margolin, mother, 446 Rockaway Avenue, Brook- 
 lyn, N. Y. 
 
 MARINO, CHARLES Private 
 
 Company L, 104th Infantry. He displayed cool- 
 ness, courage, and the spirit of self-sacrifice during 
 the action of April 10, 1918, in voluntarily going 
 through shell-swept area to bring back a wounded 
 noncommissioned officer to a dressing station. 
 
 MARIUS, JEAN Sergeant 
 
 French Army. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Viloanes, France, November 3, 1918. 
 Sergeant Marius voluntarily accompanied an Amer- 
 ican officer on an engineering reconnaissance of a 
 dangerous character. When the detachment was 
 almost surrounded by the enemy he succeeded in 
 killing several Germans and thereby saved the offi- 
 cer's life. Home address Booton, Mass. 
 
 MARK, ROY C Private 
 
 Company I, 125th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Cierges, France, July 31, 
 1918. Though he was twice wounded during the at- 
 tack on Hill 212, he displayed remarkable bravery 
 and devotion to duty by continuing in action and 
 advancing with the attack. He continued to fight 
 until he was ordered to the rear on account of his 
 wounds. Home address, Willard Mark, father, Mc- 
 Millan, Mich. 
 
 MARKHAM, RALPH H Private 
 
 Company K, 364th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Eclisfontaine, France, Sep- 
 tember 28, 1918. On duty as a scout. Private Mark- 
 ham repeatedly located organizations on the flanks, 
 displaying exceptional daring under fire. Though 
 he had been without water or food for 24 hours, he 
 went forward under heavy fire and secured informa- 
 tion which enabled his company commander to re- 
 form the line and deliver a concentrated fire on the 
 enemy. Home address, Mrs. Francis Markham, 
 mother, Maricopa, Calif. 
 
 MARKLEY, GEORGE .... Sergeant 
 Deceased. Company M, 5th Regiment, U. S. M. 
 C. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
 Somme-Py, France, October 4, 1918. Sergeant 
 Markley volunteered to ascertain the position of en- 
 
 emy machine guns, enfilading his company. Under 
 heavy shell and machine-gun fire he explored the 
 enemy's lines and secured valuable information. 
 Later, when his company was ordered to attack, he 
 preceded the line as scout and was killed. Next of 
 kin, W. B. Markley, father, Silcom Springs, Ark. 
 
 MARKS, SAMUEL J. . . . First Lieutenant 
 Medical Corps, 314th Infantry. For extraordin- 
 ary heroism in action near Malancourt, France, Sep- 
 tember 27-29, 1918. Lieutenant Marks advanced 
 with the foremost elements of his battalion, dress- 
 ing and evacuating the wounded under machine-gun 
 fire for the period of twelve hours. On September 
 29th, when his aid station was shelled, several pa- 
 tients and attendants being killed and wounded, this 
 officer, though himself wounded, remained at his 
 post caring for patients who had received fresh 
 wounds, and assisted in their evacuation. Home 
 address, A. W. Marks, father, Philipsburg, Pa. 
 
 MARKUS, NORBET W. . Second Lieutenant 
 Company D, 3d Machine Gun Battalion. After 
 the entire personnel of the machine-gun squad 
 under his command had been killed or disabled and 
 when he himself was severely wounded near Sois- 
 sons, France, July 19, 1918, he kept up the opera- 
 tion of his gun and refused to be taken to the rear 
 when reUeved until he had been carried to his com- 
 pany commander and had given the latter valuable 
 information. Home address, J. W. Markus, father, 
 1615 Broadway, Quincy, ID. 
 
 MARLIN, FRANK Private 
 
 Company G, 26th Infantry. With two other sol- 
 diers he rushed a machine-gun position near Sois- 
 sons, France, July 19, 1918, killed the crew, and cap- 
 tured the gun in order to make the advance of his 
 platoon possible. Home address, Mrs. Maddie Dil- 
 dy, mother, Gatesville, Texas. 
 
 MARLIN, JESSE Corporal 
 
 Deceased. Company B, 127th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action at Juvigny, France, 
 August 31, 1918. Corporal MarUn was one of a 
 party of three officers and two men, who armed with 
 one German machine-gun and three German rifles, 
 attacked a machine-gun nest held by 70 Germans. 
 Under terrific fire from the enemy, who laid down an 
 artillery barrage upon their position, they concen- 
 trated their rifles so effectively that 32 Germans 
 surrendered within an hour. After the prisoners had 
 been brought in Corporal Marlin with a private es- 
 tablished another machine-gun in an advanced posi- 
 tion, and kept up a concentrated fire on the Ger- 
 mans until he was wounded in the body five times 
 by machine-gun bullets. Next of kin, S. G. Pall, 
 Bilfings, Mont. 
 
 MARLOWE, FRED M Sergeant 
 
 74th Copnpany, 6th Marines. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Mim St. Georges, France, No- 
 vember 1, 1918. Sergeant Marlowe had just taken 
 command of his platoon, owing to the senior pla- 
 toon sergeant having been wounded when the ad- 
 vancing line was held up by a concentration of en- 
 emy machine-gun fire. Taking two other soldiers 
 with him, he rushed a German machine-gun nest 
 and put it out of action. The capture of this nest 
 compelled the surrender of the remaining machine- 
 gunners in the vicinity and the line was again able 
 to advance. 80 prisoners and nine machine guns 
 were captured through this bold exploit. Home ad- 
 dress, Mrs. Carrie R. Marlowe, Greensburg, Ind. 
 
 MARONEY, THOMAS F Corporal 
 
 Company C, 308th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Badonvillers, France, June 
 24, 1918. Although wounded while bringing up 
 ammunition for his automatic rifle team. Corporal 
 
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 Maroney stayed with his men, encouraging and dir- 
 ecting them. Home address, John Maroney, broth- 
 er, 140 Eleventh Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. 
 
 MARONEY, WILLIAM . . First Sergeant 
 Company C, 5th Machine Gun Battalion. For 
 repeated acta of extraordinary heroism in action 
 near Chateau-Thierry, France, June 6, 1918; near 
 Thiaucourt, France, September 13, 1918; and at 
 Medeah Farm, France, October 4-9, 1918. Near 
 Chateau-Thierry, France, June 6, Sergeant (then 
 Corporal) Maroney took charge of two squads, after 
 his lieutenant and sergeant had been disabled, and 
 fearlessly led them forward to their objective. Near 
 Thiaucourt, France, September 13, he displayed 
 great bravery in leading his platoon through heavy 
 machine-gun fire, at one time personally reconnoit- 
 ering a machine-gun position before allowing his 
 men to proceed. At Medeah Farm, France, he again 
 furnished an inspiring example of fearless leadership 
 and dauntless courage under heavy artillery and ma- 
 chine-gun fire. Home address. First Sergeant Hen- 
 ry P. Mahoney, brother. Headquarters Company, 
 59th Infantry, United States Army. 
 
 MARQUETTE, LOUIS F Corporal 
 
 Company B, 104th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Verdun, France, October 15, 
 1918. Corporal Marquette showed extraordinary 
 courage and bravery in going beyond our front line, 
 under heavy machine-gun fire, and bringing back 
 two wounded comrades. Home address, Geatane 
 Marquette, father, 99 Dana Street, Springfield, 
 Mass. 
 
 MARQUIS, OLIVER Private 
 
 Deceased. Company K, 156th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Sedan, France, 
 November 7, 1918. Private Marquis was a member 
 of a patrol sent out to silence machine-gun nests, 
 which were holding up the battalion's advance. 
 When the officer leading the patrol fell mortally 
 wounded, this soldier attempted to go to the officer's 
 assistance despite heavy fire from machine guns 
 only 100 yards away, and was himself killed. Next 
 of kin, Mrs. Lucinda Marquis, mother, Poseyville, 
 Ind. 
 
 MARRA, JOHN Private 
 
 Company M, 16th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Charpentry, France, October 
 3, 1918. In broad daylight, and subjected to heavy 
 fire from the enemy, he led a patrol of four men in 
 advance of our lines to rescue a severely wounded 
 soldier. His courage was an inspiration to the men 
 serving with him. Home address, Rae Marra, mo- 
 ther, 84 South Fourth Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. 
 
 MARRIOTT, OWEN R Corporal 
 
 Headquarters Company, 10th Field Artillery. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action near Courboin, 
 France, July 15, 1918. Corporal Marriott, a mem- 
 ber of the regimental telephone detail, when it be- 
 came impossible to maintain telephone communi- 
 cations, volunteered and carried messages under 
 heavy shell fire, in spite of having been wounded in 
 the icnee. Home address, Mrs. Carrie Marriott, 
 mother. Proctor, Mo. 
 
 MARSH, ARTHUR D Captain 
 
 Deceased. 113th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Verdun, France, October 12, 
 1918. Refusing to reUnquish command of his com- 
 pany, even though suffering from illness. Captain 
 Marsh led them up a road under a most terrific 
 bombardment, and, while assisting a wounded man 
 to safety, he was killed. Nest of kin, Mrs. Arthur 
 D. Marsh, wife, 208 Orange Street, Newark, N. J. 
 
 MARSH, JOHN First Sergeant 
 
 Company K, 362d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Eclisfontaine, France, October 
 1, 1918. He was painfully wounded by a shell frag- 
 ment, but refused to go to the rear. Remaining 
 with his company under heavy shell fire, he contin- 
 ued to perform his duties. Home address, Miss 
 Martha W. Marsh, sister, Lanark, 111. 
 
 MARSH, H. P First Lieutenant 
 
 Deceased. 30th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Cunel, France, October 14, 
 1918. Lieutenant Marsh, with a force of 50 men, 
 took a line of trenches, at the same time capturing 
 prisoners greatly in excess of the members of his own 
 command. It was due to his gallant example that 
 this feat was accomplished. Lieutenant Marsh was 
 killed by machine-gun fire as the trench was taken. 
 Next of kin, Mrs. NeHie Marsh, wife, Burnetts 
 Creek, Ind. 
 
 MARSH, JOHN C. . . Private (First Class) 
 Company K, 116th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Mollville Farm, France, Octo- 
 ber 15, 1918. After losing his ammunition carrier 
 Private Marsh advanced unaided, and effectively 
 operated his automatic rifle until wounded in the 
 hand. He continued to fire until his ammunition 
 was exhausted, and refused to go to the rear until 
 ordered to do so. Home address, Mrs. Emma 
 Marsh, mother, Charlottesville, Va. 
 
 MARSHALL, ALLEN J Sergeant 
 
 Machine Gun Company, 363d Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Spittals-Boschen, 
 Belgium, October 31, 1918. Although suffering 
 acute pain from a severe injury. Sergeant Marshall 
 led his section through a continuous rain of ma- 
 chine-gun and sniper fire, beyond the infantry front 
 line, where he encountered the enemy. Home ad- 
 dress. Miss Gertrude Marshall, sister, San Fran- 
 cisco, Calif. 
 
 MARSHALL, HARRY J Private 
 
 Deceased. Company L, 30th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Crezancy, 
 France, July 15, 1918. Private Marshall display- 
 ed coolness and bravery in carrying numerous 
 messages under shell fire, thereby keeping up liaison 
 between adjacent units. Next of kin, Mrs. Elizabeth 
 Marshall, mother, R. F. D. 1, Lounsberry, N. Y. 
 
 MARSHALL, LEROY F Corporal 
 
 Company A, 1st Engineers. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Verdun, France, October 9, 
 1918. Corporal Marshall voluntarily went forward 
 to silence a sniper who was pouring a dangerous fire 
 into his position. He crept through brush for a dis- 
 tance of 300 yards and then crossed a machine-gun 
 swept area, killing the sniper with his rifle. Home 
 address, Henry L. Marshall, father, Simla, Colo. 
 
 MARSHALL, RALPH W. . Second Lieutenant 
 3d Battalion, 6th Regiment, U. S. M. C. In the 
 Bois de Belleau, on June 6 and 8, 1918, he demon- 
 strated conspicuous bravery and coolness in fear- 
 lessly exposing himself to heavy fire from machine- 
 guns, rifles, and hand grenades in order that he 
 might procure accurate information regarding the 
 movements of the enemy. Home address, Mrs. 
 Nellie Marshall, mother. West Chicago, 111. 
 
 MARSHALL, ROBERT E. . . . Private 
 
 Company A, 30th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Mezy, France, July 15, 1918. 
 After being wounded in the head and subjected to 
 an intense barrage. Private Marshall remained at 
 his post for three hours, operating his automatic 
 rifle until ordered to the rear. Home address, Mrs. 
 Robert E. Marshall, wife, Graniteville, Mo. 
 
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 MARSHALL, ROBERT G Captain 
 
 58th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near the Bois de Fays, France, October 4, 1918. 
 When his company's advance was stopped by heavy 
 enfilading machine-gun fire. Captain Marshall (then 
 lieutenant) took seven soldiers and rushed the enemy 
 nest, killing six of the enemy and capturing 30 in- 
 cluding a captain. Captain Marshall accomplished 
 this daring feat without any of his own men becom- 
 ing casualties. Home address, Mrs. Ellen D. Mar- 
 shall, mother, 5051 York Avenue, South Minneapo- 
 lis, Minn. 
 
 MARTELL, JUDSON G. . . First Lieutenant 
 Deceased. 60th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Cunel, France, October 14, 
 1918. Although seriously wounded. Lieutenant 
 Martell continued to direct his command under 
 heavy machine-gun and sniping fire and maintained 
 organization under heavy demoralizing circumstan- 
 ces until he was killed by a sniper's bullet. Next of 
 kin, Mrs. E. A. Martell, mother, 96 Rogers Avenue, 
 West Somerville, Mass. 
 
 MARTIN, CECIL N Private 
 
 Deceased. Company I, 47th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Sergy, France, 
 July 29-30, 1918. Exposing himself to heavy enemy 
 machine-gun and artillery fire, he repeatedly car- 
 ried messages from his company commander to the 
 battalion P. C. He was killed in performance of 
 this hazardous duty. Next of kin, Mrs. Ettie Bry- 
 ant, mother, 1311 South Seventh Street, Lawrence- 
 ville, lU. 
 
 MARTIN, CLAUDE A Captain 
 
 Medical Department, 23d Infantry. He operated 
 a battalion dressing station near Vaux, France, July 
 1, 1918, and, although the station was practically 
 destroyed by shell fire, he bravely and successfully 
 treated the wounded and directed their safe evacua- 
 tion. Home address, Paul Martin, father, Box 47, 
 R. F. D. 2, Lafayette, Ga. 
 
 MARTIN, DANIEL J Captain 
 
 128th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Juvigny, north of Soissons, France, Sep- 
 tember 1, 1918. On numerous occasions Captain 
 Martin personally headed every forward movement 
 of his command, displaying superb courage in his 
 absolute disregard for personal safety. In the at- 
 tack on Juvigny the battalion commanded by this 
 officer was called upon to execute a turning move- 
 ment and effect junction with the French troops on 
 the flank. Under the personal direction of Captain 
 Martin this turning movement was completed 
 across a hill strongly held by the enemy, its success 
 being due to his initiative. During this engagen.ent 
 Captain Martin was gassed and taken from the field 
 unconscious. Home address, Mrs. Hattie E. Mar- 
 tin, R. F. D. 9, Box Al, Waukesha, Wis. 
 
 MARTIN, EARL J Corporal 
 
 Company I, 102d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Verdun, France, October 27, 
 1918. Corporal Martin led his platoon over the top 
 until further advance was impossible. He then re- 
 mained in observation. Upon being grenaded by 
 two of the enemy, he shot them with his pistol and 
 moving forward, gained entrance to an unused 
 "pillbox." A few hours later he ventured out into 
 enemy trenches, entered a nearby dugout, and dis- 
 posed of six occupants, then retired to his former 
 position in the "pillbox," returning to his own lines 
 after dark. Home address, Mrs. Mary Martin, mo- 
 ther. New Britain, Conn. 
 
 MARTIN, EDWARD . . Lieutenant Colonel 
 
 110th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 
 action near Courmont, France, July 29, 1918. In 
 
 command of an inexperienced battalion, he led an 
 
 attack against a strongly held position, and advanc- 
 ing with the front line, raised the morale of officers 
 and men by his coolness under heavy fire and utter 
 disregard for personal danger. For the following 
 act of extraordinary heroism in action near Cour- 
 mont, France, July 30, 1918, Lieutenant Colonel 
 Martin is awarded one oak leaf cluster to be worn 
 with Distinguished Service Cross: Although pain- 
 fully wounded when regimental headquarters was 
 destroyed by shell fire, he went with a battalion 
 commander and directed the successful attack 
 against a strong enemy position, remaining in com- 
 mand of the regiment until its relief. Home address, 
 Mrs. Charity Scott Martin, wife, Waynesburg, Pa. 
 
 MARTIN, HUGH B Corporal 
 
 Machine Gun Company, 119th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Busigny, 
 France, October 10, 1918. When a battalion of in- 
 fantry was held up by heavy machine-gun fire, he 
 rushed his section forward to a position 300 yards in 
 advance of our front lines, engaged and silenced the 
 enemy, and allowed a renewal of the advance. He 
 displayed marked personal bravery under terrific 
 enemy fire. Home address, Jebtha B. Martin, 
 brother, Williamston, N. C. 
 
 MARTINEZ, AUGUST .... Corporal 
 Company I, 356th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Puilly, France, November 10 
 and 11, 1918. Corporal Martinez accompanied 
 Lieutenant Murphy and three other soldiers in a 
 flank attack on three heavy machine guns. Fired on 
 directly at 30 yards they charged the guns, met hand 
 to hand resistance, but repulsed the enemy, captur- 
 ing the guns. Corporal Martinez followed the flee- 
 ing Germans until they were lost in the fog. Home 
 address, Tiofilo Martinez, father, Turley, N. Mex. 
 
 MARTINEZ, LAURIANE .... Private 
 Company K, 110th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Fismes, France, August 26, 
 1918. With two other soldiers. Private Martinez 
 crawled 300 yards in front of our line through the 
 enemy's wire and attacked a hostile machine-gun 
 nest. The enemy crew opened fire on them at a 
 range of only ten yards and resisted stubbornly but 
 they succeeded in killing three of the crew and driv- 
 ing off the others with clubbed rifles. They return- 
 ed to our lines under heavy fire. Home address, 
 Mr. Martinez, father, Chacon, N. M. 
 
 MARTZ, ALVEY C Sergeant 
 
 Company C, 110th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Conde-en-Bre, France, 
 July 15, 1918. Under violent shell and machine- 
 gun fire. Sergeant Martz assisted in reorganizing 
 the remnants of his shattered company which was 
 surrounded by the enemy, and held the position 
 until his group was again cut to pieces. With an 
 oflicer and two other soldiers he then succeeded 
 in fighting his way from within the enemy's Unes 
 to his regiment, killing a large number of the en- 
 emy with his pistol. Home address, Mrs. Lincoln 
 A. Martz, Glencoe, Pa. 
 
 MARZ, EDWARD J., Jr Corporal 
 
 Company D, 60th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Cunel, France, October 14, 
 1918. While the advance of his platoon was being 
 held up by deadly enfilading fire of the enemy, he 
 voluntarily rushed over open ground, through 
 direct machine-gun fire, for a distance of over 100 
 meters, and, with the aid of his bayonet, attacked 
 the nest. He killed both the gunners thereby 
 silencing the fire, but during the combat he himself 
 was severely wounded. It was due to his prompt 
 and fearless action that further advance of his pla- 
 toon was made possible. Home address, Mrs. 
 Hannah Marz, mother, 629 Pierce Street, Philadel- 
 phia, Pa. 
 
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 MASCH, JOHN First Sergeant 
 
 Company K, 362d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Eclisfontaine, France, October 
 1, 1918. Sergeant Masch was painfully wounded by 
 a shell fragment, but refused to go to the rear. Re- 
 maining with his company under heavy shell fire, he 
 continued to perform his duties. Home address, 
 Martha Wellmeina Masch, sister, Lanark, lU. 
 
 MASCIARELLI, GIACOMO . . . Private 
 Company L, 315th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Malancourt, France, Septem- 
 ber 26, 1918. Private MasciarelU alone charged a 
 machine-gun nest, which was holding up the ad- 
 vance of his platoon. With a flanking fire, he killed 
 one member of the crew and caused the rest to sur- 
 render. His prisoners consisted of one noncommis- 
 sioned officer and seven privates. Home address, 
 Dolonzo MasciarelU, uncle, 1424 Frankford Avenue, 
 Philadelphia, Pa. 
 
 MASCORELLA, SAMUEL .... Private 
 Headquarters Company, 38th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Mezy, France, 
 July 15, 1918. On July 15, Private Mascorella vol- 
 unteered and carried a message to headquarters af- 
 ter two runners had been killed while attempting to 
 get through. He returned through the barrage with 
 an answer to the message. Home address, Mrs. 
 Samuel Mascorella, wife, 1718 Parade Street, Erie, 
 Pa. 
 
 MASLOSKY, JOHN Private 
 
 Company K, 311th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Grand-Pr6, France, October 
 26, 1918. Private Maslosky displayed exemplary 
 devotion to duty, in attacking machine-gun nests 
 without aid, capturing many prisoners. For several 
 hours he worked in advance of the company, and al- 
 though believed to have been lost, he later returned, 
 bringing with him many more prisoners. Home ad- 
 dress, George Wiseman, cousin, R. F. D. 2, Wil- 
 liamsburg, Mass. 
 
 MASLOWSKI, VINCENT . Private (First Class) 
 Company D, 52d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Munster, Vosges front, Al- 
 sace, September 14, 1918. He, with other men of 
 his squad, was on duty in a firing trench in combat 
 with the enemy. A grenade thrown by one of the 
 men struck the parapet and fell back into the trench. 
 Private Maslowski seized the grenade and threw it 
 from the trench just as it exploded, thereby saving 
 his comrades and himself from injury and possible 
 death. Home address, CharUe Maslowski, uncle, 
 288 Sheridan Road, Kenosha, Wis. 
 
 MASON, C. H First Lieutenant 
 
 141st Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near St. Etienne, France, October 8-10, 1918. 
 On October 8, Lieutenant Mason followed the wave 
 of attack under heavy shell and sniper fire, and 
 maintained an aid station with no protection, near 
 the front lines, giving first aid to the wounded and 
 evacuating the injured from a heavily shelled area, 
 for a period of three days. Home address, Mrs. 
 Mary Adele Mason, wife, 101 Corsicana Street, 
 HiUsboro, Texas. 
 
 MASON, EDWARD G. . . . First Sergeant 
 Deceased. Company D, 55th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Jaulny, France, 
 November 10, 1918. First Sergeant Mason contin- 
 uously walked up and down his company sector, 
 caring for the wounded and encouraging the men 
 during an intense shell and machine-gun barrage. 
 He was mortally wounded while going to the aid of 
 two wounded comrades and died a short time after- 
 ward. Next of kin, John J. Mason, brother, Toledo, 
 Ohio. 
 
 MASON, FRANCIS H. . . Second Lieutenant 
 328th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near St. Georges, France, October 22, 1918. 
 Lieutenant Mason led a patrol of 40 men through 
 a woods in order to envelop the enemy's position. 
 Advancing under heavy shell fire, this officer was 
 severely wounded, but, displaying excellent leader- 
 ship and unusual bravery, he continued the advance 
 and succeeded in occupying the woods. 
 
 MASON, ZELNA Private 
 
 Medical Detachment, 26th Infantry. Although 
 twice wounded near Soissons, France, July 19, 1918, 
 he refused an offer to be carried to the rear and con- 
 tinued to render aid to the wounded under fire. 
 Home address, Fred H. Mason, Memphis, Tenn. 
 
 MASS, CHARLES Private 
 
 Company A, 60th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near St. Mihiel, France, Septem- 
 ber 15-16, 1918. After all the other company run- 
 ners had been evacuated because of wounds Private 
 Mass, although himself wounded, refused to go to 
 the rear and remained on duty, carrying messages 
 through heavy shell fire and maintaining Uaison 
 with all four platoons, until his company was reliev- 
 ed. Home address, Mrs. Sophie Mass, mother, Jer- 
 sey City, N. J. 
 
 MASSICOTTE, AUGUST J. . . . Private 
 
 1st Battalion, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Medeah Ferme, France, Oc- 
 tober 3-9, 1918. While acting as battalion runner, 
 Private Massicotte, regardless of personal danger, 
 repeatedly volunteered and carried important mes- 
 sages under intense shell fire and greatly assisted in 
 maintaining liaison with other units. Home ad- 
 dress, Mrs. PhUias Massicotte, mother, 2 Forest 
 Street, FrankUn, N. H. 
 
 MASSON, JACOB W Private 
 
 Company C, 125th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism at Mont St. Martin, south of Fismes, 
 France, August 5, 1918. During the attack on 
 Mont St. Martin he was severely wounded in the 
 neck and shoulder. He refused first aid and was de- 
 termined to keep up with the attacking wave, which 
 he did until he became too weak from loss of blood. 
 By this remarkable display of courage he conveyed 
 to his comrades the spirit of fearlessness. Home ad- 
 dress, Joseph Masson, father, R. F. D. 2, Newport, 
 Mich. 
 
 MATES, HARRY Private 
 
 Company H, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Blanc Mont Ridge, France, 
 October 3, 1918. While acting as company runner 
 Private Mates carried messages under heavy shell 
 and machine-gun fire. When a machine-gun nest 
 caused a temporary halt in the advance of his com- 
 pany he attacked the nest, capturing three prison- 
 ers. He assisted wounded men, applied first aid, 
 and removed them through heavy shell fire to the 
 dressing station. Home address, Mrs. Eda Mates, 
 1321 Clark Street, Pittsburgh, Pa. 
 
 MATHEWS, ROY E Private 
 
 Company E, 58th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action in the Bois de Fay, France, Octo- 
 ber 5, 1918. Acting without orders. Private Math- 
 ews went through heavy artillery fire to notify his 
 regimental commander that our own barrage was 
 falling short, his bravery and presence of mind thus 
 saving the Uves of many American soldiers. Home 
 address, Mrs. Roy E. Mathews, 2344 East Lake 
 Avenue, Seattle, Wash. 
 
 MATHEY. MAURICE L Private 
 
 Company F, 128th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Juvigny, north of Soissons, 
 
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 France, in September, 1918. In an attack against a 
 strong enemy position, supported by many machine- 
 guns. Private Mathey, a runner, worked unceasing- 
 ly in tiie maintenance of liaison, and carried mes- 
 sages through the most severe machine-gun barrage. 
 On his last trip from the regimental post of com- 
 mand he was severely shell shocked, but continued 
 through the barrage to the battalion headquarters 
 and deUvered his message. Home address. Miss 
 Viola Arnold, 829 Fourth Street, Milwaukee, Wis. 
 
 MATHIAS. JEAN Private 
 
 Company F, 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action in the Bois de 
 Belleau, France, June 11, 1918. After all the other 
 members of his group had been killed or wounded by 
 fire from an enemy machine gun, Private Mathias 
 charged the gun position alone, killing three of the 
 crew and capturing the gun. Home address. Mrs. 
 Miriam Mathias, mother, 239 Prospect Place, 
 Brooklyn, N.Y. 
 
 MATHIS, JOHN D. . . . First Lieutenant 
 Deceased. 23d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action in the Chateau-Thierry Sector, 
 France, June 6, 1918. As a leader of a platoon on 
 the first day of the Chateau-Thierry battle, he dem- 
 onstrated conspicuous courage and ability, fearless- 
 ly going forward at the head of his command 
 through hostile machine-gun fire. Killed while 
 leading a gallant charge, his daring inspired his men 
 to successful assault. Next of kin, Mrs. Evan T. 
 Mathis, Hooks Mill Road. Americus, Ga. 
 
 MATSON, LEON R Sergeant 
 
 Company M, 105th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Ronssoy, France, September 
 27-29, 1918. On the morning of September 27, after 
 all the officers and most of the sergeants of his com- 
 pany had been killed. Sergeant Matson took com- 
 mand and led the company into effective combat, 
 making repeated reconnaissance in front of the line 
 under severe machine-gun fire. On September 29 he 
 led his men forward, capturing an important knoll, 
 and held it with a small number of men. Finding 
 the ammunition and food depleted, he led a detail 
 through the heavy machine-gun fire, bringing back 
 both food and ammunition. Home address, Nelson 
 P. Matson, father, 79 Gorton Street, Corning, N. Y. 
 
 MATTER, PETER Private 
 
 Company E, 307th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Fismes, France, August 27, 
 1918. After having been wounded and severely 
 burned and gassed by an explosion of mustard gas 
 shell, he nevertheless continued at his work as 
 stretcher bearer, evacuating wounded until he was 
 actually unable to see and was ordered to be evacu- 
 ated himself. Home address, Mrs. Joseph Matter, 
 sister-in-law, 2212 Whirlpool Street, Niagara Falls, 
 N.Y. 
 
 MATTFELDT, CYLBURN O. . First Lieutenant 
 9th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Jaulny, France, September 14, 1918. In 
 plain view of the enemy Lieuetnant Mattfeldt rode 
 across a field to a friendly battery, whose barrage 
 was falling on the American trenches, and stopped 
 its fire, thereby permitting a reestablishment of the 
 front line and saving many lives. Home address, 
 O. M. Mattfeldt, father, 305 East North Avenue, 
 Baltimore, Md. 
 
 MATTHEWS, HOWARD A. . First Lieutenant 
 102d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion at Marcheville, France, September 26, 1918. 
 Lieutenant Matthews displayed unusual courage 
 and devotion to duty under a violent enemy bom- 
 bardment by continuing in command of two pla- 
 toons after he was severely wounded. Home ad- 
 dress, E. C. Matthews, father, Tulsa Hotel, Tulsa, 
 Okla. 
 
 MAUGHAN, RUSSELL L. . First Lieutenant 
 Aviation Section, 139th Aero Squadron. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Sommerance, 
 France, October 27, 1918. Accompanied by two 
 other planes, Lieutenant Maughan was patrolling 
 our lines, when he saw slightly below him an enemy 
 plane (Fokker type). When he started an attack 
 upon it he was attacked from behind by four more 
 of the enemy. By several well-directed shots he 
 sent one of his opponents to the earth, and, although 
 the forces of the enemy were again increased by 
 seven planes, he so skillfully maneuvered that he 
 was able to escape toward his lines. While return- 
 ing he attacked and brought down an enemy plane 
 which was diving on our trenches. Home address, 
 Peter W. Maughan, father, Logan, Utah. 
 
 MAURER, PHILIP Private 
 
 Company C, 111th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Fismette, France, August 10, 
 1918. Having heard that two wounded comrades 
 were lying in advance of his company's line immedi- 
 ately north of Fismette, Private Maurer and two 
 other members of his company volunteered to go 
 through the machine-gun and rifle fire to bring them 
 in. On their first attempt all were wounded and 
 driven back, but in spite of their injuries they ad- 
 vanced a second time and reached the wounded 
 men. Their courageous effort, however, was unfor- 
 tunately in vain, as their comrades had been killed. 
 Home address, Mrs. Dora Maurer, mother, Draves- 
 burg, Pa. 
 
 MAURY, A. B Second Lieutenant 
 
 301st Battalion Tank Corps. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Arbre de Guise, France, Oc- 
 tober 17, 1918. Although his motor was running 
 poorly and his tank crew badly gassed. Lieutenant 
 Maury captured a German battery with his gun 
 crews and turned them over to the infantry. A lit- 
 tle later his motor stopped completely, but he soon 
 located another tank whose crew was badly gassed. 
 He transferred his ammunition and crew to the 
 new tank and continued in the advance of our 
 infantry to the objective. Home address, A. B. 
 Maury, father, Morristown, N. J. 
 
 MAUZI, NICHOLAS Private 
 
 Medical Detachment, 309th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Jaulny, France, 
 October 3, 1918. During a heavy bombardment of 
 our front lines. Private Mauzi went 50 yards in ad- 
 vance of our positions to an automatic-rifle post to 
 dress the wounds of three of the crew. He then as- 
 sisted the wounded men one by one to reach a place 
 of safety. All this time the line was under steady 
 machine-gun fire, as well as bombardment. Home 
 address, Nicholas Mauzi, father, Italy. 
 
 MAXEY, ROBERT J. . . Lieutenant Colonel 
 Deceased. 28th Infantry. On May 28, 1918, at 
 Cantigny, France, he advanced with first wave and, 
 in the face of heavy shell and machine-gun fire, lo- 
 cated the objective of his battalion. He was a cool, 
 dependable, and heroic leader. Although fatally 
 wounded, he gave detailed instructions to his second 
 in command and caused himself to be carried to his 
 regimental commander and delivered important in- 
 formation before he died. Next of kin, Mrs. Robert 
 Jayne Maxey, Missoula, Mont. 
 
 MAXIE, E Corporal 
 
 Company B, 116th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Brabant, France, October 8, 
 1918. Corporal Maxie, in company with four other 
 soldiers, attacked, without support eight machine 
 guns, and overcoming the desperate resistance of the 
 enemy captured both guns and crews. Home ad- 
 dress, Mrs. T. F. Maxie, Richmond, Va. 
 
 MAY, GEORGE J Sergeant 
 
 Company G, 131st Infantry. For extraordinary 
 
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 heroism in action near Chipilly Ridge, France, Aug- 
 ust 9, 1918. On his own initiative he rushed an en- 
 emy machine-gun nest, capturing the gun and two 
 prisoners. He displayed marked personal courage 
 under heavy artillery and machine-gun fire, pass- 
 ing through the enemy barrage to get water, and 
 rations to the men in the front line. Home address, 
 George M. May, father, Chicago, 111. 
 
 MAY, JOE C Private 
 
 90th Division, Military Police. For extraordin- 
 ary heroism in action near Montigny-Devant-Bus- 
 sey, France, November 5, 1918. During a very 
 heavy attack in the vicinity of his post, where ar- 
 tillery fire and aircraft machine-gun fire had created 
 a most confusing situation. Corporal May calmly 
 directed traffic, aided wounded, and removed ob- 
 structions, thereby preventing wild disorder. He 
 assisted the drivers of ammunition trucks in getting 
 their machines to a place of safety. Home address, 
 Joe. C. May, father, Nola, Miss. 
 
 MAY, LESTER T. . . Private (First Class) 
 Company F, 4th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Grand Ballois Farm, France, 
 July 14-15, 1918. During a heavy shelling. Private 
 May volunteered and delivered messages over 
 routes, where all other runners had been either kill- 
 ed or wounded. Home address, Mrs. Ann May, 
 R. F. D. 41, Wyalusing, Pa. 
 
 M.\Y, OSCAR P. . . . Second Lieutenant 
 356th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Bois de Mort Mare, France, September 
 12, 1918. Without assistance. Lieutenant May very 
 courageously attacked and captured a machine gun 
 which threatened to wipe out his platoon. Home 
 address, Mrs. Adelia May, mother, Williamstown, 
 Kans. 
 
 MAYES, JOHN B. Jr Captain 
 
 120th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Bellicourt, France, September 29, 1918. 
 Captain Mayes, with eight other soldiers, compris- 
 ing his company headquarter's detachment, cleaned 
 out enemy dugouts along the banks of a canal, cap- 
 turing 242 prisoners. Home address, John B. 
 Mayes, father. Stem, N. C. 
 
 MAYGER, ARTHUR G. . . First Lieutenant 
 28th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Exermont, France, October 6, 1918. Af- 
 ter his company had been forced to fall back be- 
 cause of heavy losses, and his company commander 
 had been seriously wounded. Lieutenant Mayger 
 reorganized the remainder of the company, and, 
 under intense shell and machine-gun fire, led it in a 
 successful attack on a machine-gun position, which 
 had been causing many casualties in the battalion. 
 Home address, Mrs. A. G. Mayger, wife, 1510 East 
 Fifty-second Street, Chicago, 111. 
 
 MAYNE, JOHN . . . Private (First Class) 
 Deceased. Medical Department, 101st Infantry. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action in the Trugny" 
 Woods, near Chateau-Thierry, France, July 23, 
 1918. Private Mayne, although in an exposed posi- 
 tion in the Trugny Woods under fire of rifles and 
 machine guns, courageously treated the wounded, 
 inspiring the combat troops by his example, until 
 shot through the head and killed. Next of kin, Mrs. 
 Mary Mayne, wife, Massachusetts Homeopathic 
 Hospital, Boston, Mass. 
 
 MAYS, HERBERT L Sergeant 
 
 Company G, 120th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, Septem- 
 ber 29, 1918. Sergeant Mays, with one other sol- 
 dier, attacked a machine-gun post which was caus- 
 ing much damage. They captured the post, taking 
 prisoner one officer and eight men, and put the gun 
 
 out of action. Home address. Freeman G. Mays 
 father, Taylorsville, N. C. 
 
 MAZKAWZ, LOUIS Corporal 
 
 Deceased. Company C, 5th Machine Gun Bat- 
 talion. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
 Meadah Farm, France, October 4, 1918. Corporal 
 Mazkawz left the shelter of his trench to rescue sol- 
 diers who had been buried by explosion of a shell. 
 Shortly after, while conducting his men to cover, a 
 shelj exploded near by, severely wounding a member 
 of his squad. Directing the remainder of the squad 
 to take cover, he went to the assistance of the 
 wounded man and, while rendering first aid, was 
 mortally wounded. Next of kin, Mrs. Antonio 
 Mazkawz, mother, 907 New Market Street, Phila- 
 delphia, Pa. 
 
 MAZURKEVCZK, STANLEY . . Private 
 
 Company M, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Jaulny, France, September 
 12, 1918. Private Mazurkevczk, with three other 
 soldiers, volunteered to carry wounded men of other 
 companies from in front of our advanced positions, 
 and carried this work on under violent machine-gun 
 fire while a counterattack was developing. Home 
 address, William Gombrowski, friend, 45i.<j Ells- 
 worth Street, Worcester, Mass. 
 
 MAZZONI, LOUIS . . Private (First Class) 
 Machine Gun Company, 23d Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near La Forge farm, 
 France, November 2-4, 1918. During the offensive 
 operations west of the Meuse, Private Mazzoni 
 single-handed attacked five of the enemy, who were 
 firing on our column. He crawled through a woods 
 and attacked them from the rear, killing one and 
 taking the rest as prisoners. Home address, Mrs. 
 Dora Mazzoni, mother, 12 Beachview Avenue, East 
 Saugus, Mass. 
 
 MEADE. FRIERSON, Jr Captain 
 
 Deceased. 125th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Sergy, France, July 31, 1918. 
 Captain Frierson was continually at the head of his 
 company in the attack on Hill 212, near Sergy, and 
 was constantly exposed to the terrific enemy fire 
 while leading his men forward. After the objective 
 had been gained, and the men had dug in on the 
 crest of the hill, he remained on watch the entire 
 night, constantly patrolling his company sector un- 
 der the heavy rifle, machine-gun and artillery fire 
 from the enemy's lines. He was later killed while on 
 a hazardous reconnaissance in the vicinity of Ju- 
 vigny, France. Next of kin, Meade Frierson, Sr., 
 father, 513 Broadway, Nashville, Tenn. 
 
 MEADOR, ERNEST Private 
 
 Company B, 122d Machine Gun Battalion. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Bois le 
 Chaume, France, October 10, 1918. Having induc- 
 ed a stretcher bearer to accompany him. Private 
 Meador made his way through heavy shell and ma- 
 chine-gun fire to the front of the line, to aid a 
 wounded comrade. His stretcher bearer was killed 
 in the exploit, but Private Meador placed the man 
 on the stretcher and dragged him back to safety. 
 Home address, Mrs. Lottie Meador, mother, Ver- 
 non, 111. 
 
 MECOM, JOHN Private 
 
 Company E, 125th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Cierges, France, July 31, 
 1918. Though severely wounded while advancing 
 with his platoon in the face of heavy fire from en- 
 emy machine guns. Private Mecom refused to re- 
 turn to the rear for first aid and he not only contin- 
 ued in the advance but with another soldier success- 
 fully attacked a machine-gun nest. Home address, 
 Thomas D. Mecom, father, Checotah, Okla. 
 
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 HEROES ALL 
 
 MEDEIROS, FRANK L Sergeant 
 
 Deceased. Company I, 28th Infantry. During 
 the counterdash attack by the enemy near Can- 
 tigny, France, May 28, 1918, by courageous devo- 
 tion to duty and presence of mind under fire he pre- 
 vented the advance against the left flank of his 
 command, which threatened the success of the bat- 
 tle. While exposing himself fearlessly to distribute 
 ammunition and to counsel his men he was killed. 
 Next of kin, Mrs. Delfina Medeiros, mother, 28 Bos- 
 ton Street, South Boston, Mass. 
 
 MEEHAN, EDWARD J Captain 
 
 Company D, 109th Infantry. Early in the morn- 
 ing of July 17, 1918, near Monthurel, France, while 
 in an advanced position in the fight he was severely 
 wounded, but refused to leave his command, and 
 continued to direct its operations until it was reliev- 
 ed the night of July 18, 1918. Home address, Mary 
 A. Meehan, 1935 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, Pa. 
 
 MEEKS, CORBETT . . . First Sergeant 
 
 Company H, 11th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Cunel, France, October 21, 
 1918. During a counterattack. First Sergeant 
 Meeks advanced alone over open country, under 
 heavy machine-gun fire, to a sniping point, and by 
 his efficient resistance, greatly aided in the breaking 
 up of the counterattack. Home address, Mrs. Myr- 
 tle Nickell, sister, Lee City, Ky. 
 
 MEEKS, FIELDING V Private 
 
 Deceased. Medical Detachment, 11th Infantry. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action near Liny, 
 France, October 5, 1918. Private Meeks distin- 
 guished himself by his untiring efforts in adminis- 
 tering first aid to the wounded never hesitating to 
 expose himself to danger in searching for wounded 
 on the field. While making his way through un- 
 usually heavy machine-gun fire to a wounded sol- 
 dier, whom he had seen fall. Private Meeks was 
 mortally wounded. Next of kin, John S. Meeks, 
 Smithfield, Ky. 
 
 MEFFIN, JAMES D Corporal 
 
 Company B, 104th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Verdun, France, October 15, 
 1918. Corporal Meffin showed extraordinary cour- 
 age and bravery in going beyond our front line, 
 under heavy machine-gun fire, and bringing back 
 two wounded comrades. Home address, John 
 Meffin, father, 28 Hanover Street, West Spring- 
 field, Mass. 
 
 MEISSNER. JAMES A. . . First Lieutenant 
 94th Aero Squadron, Air Service. For extraordin- 
 ary heroism in action in the Toul sector in May, 
 1918. He attacked three enemy planes at an alti- 
 tude of 4,800 meters over the Foret De La Rappe, 
 France. After a short fight he brought down one of 
 the machines in flames. During the combat the en- 
 tering wedge and the covering of the upper wings of 
 his plane were torn away and after the battle he was 
 subjected to heavy tire from antiaircraft batteries, 
 but by skillful operation and cool judgment he suc- 
 ceeded in making a landing within the American 
 lines. A bronze oak leaf is awarded Lieutenant 
 Meissner for the following act of extraordinary 
 heroism in action: On May 30, 1918, he attacked 
 two enemy planes at an altitude of 4,500 meters 
 above Jaulnoy, France, and after a sharp engage- 
 ment shot one down in flames and forced the other 
 back into its own territory. Home address, Carl A. 
 Meissner, 45 Lenox Road, Brooklyn, N. Y. 
 
 MELCHER, EDWARD J. . . . Corporal 
 Company M, 5th Marine Corps. For extraordin- 
 ary heroism in action near Chateau-Thierry, France, 
 June 25, 1918. Wounded in the head and thigh. 
 Corporal Melcher nevertheless continued valiantly 
 to lead his group through machine-gun and rifle 
 
 fire to their objective. Home address, Florence 
 Melcher, sister, 1527 Broadway, Louisville, Ky. 
 
 MELLEN, CLIFFORD E Private 
 
 Company A, 104th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Verdun, France, October 16, 
 1918. When Private Mellen was in a shell hole with 
 an officer and eight men, the enemy threw some 
 hand grenades, one landing among the men. Pri- 
 vate Mellen seized it and attempted to throw it out 
 when it exploded. His action saved the lives of his 
 comrades, but resulted in a severe injury to himself. 
 Home address, Mrs. Elizabeth Mellen, mother, 
 Worcester, Mass. 
 
 MELROSE, ANDREW R Corporal 
 
 Company D, 107th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Vendhuile, France, Septem- 
 ber 28, 1918. Leaving the protection of a trench, he 
 crawled out under heavy machine-gun and sniper 
 fire, and rescued a British officer who had fallen in 
 an exposed position. His example was an inspira- 
 tion to the men serving with him. Home address, 
 Mrs. Anna Rae, grandmother, Marcus, Iowa. 
 
 MENDELSON, JOSEPH A. . First Lieutenant 
 Medical Corps, 305th Infantry. For extraordin- 
 ary heroism in action near Ville Savoye, France, 
 August 15-16, 1918. During a heavy enemy bom- 
 bardment with gas and high explosive shells. Lieut- 
 enant Mendelson worked for more than three hours, 
 picking up wounded and gassed men and securing 
 their evacuation, being forced to remove his gas 
 mask in order to accomplish this work. Though he 
 was almost exhausted from fatigue, he then proceed- 
 ed to the aid station of another battalion and assist- 
 ed in treating hundreds of men. Though he was 
 himself suffering from the effects of gas, he refused 
 to go to the hospital upon the completion of this 
 work, as all the other medical officers had been 
 evacuated. Home address, Mrs. Joseph A. Men- 
 delson, wife, 4012 Georgia Avenue, Northwest, 
 Washington, D. C. 
 
 MENDENHALL, FRED D. . First Lieutenant 
 7th Engineers. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Cunel, France, October 20, 1918. Al- 
 though his platoon was constantly under heavy shell 
 and machine-gun fire, Lieutenant Mendenhall cour- 
 ageously directed the wiring of an extreme northern 
 outpost line of infantry on October 20, 1918. On 
 the night of October 10, 1918, he skillfully directed 
 the construction of a pontoon bridge over the Loison 
 River. So close to the enemy was his platoon that 
 it was necessary to lash the bridge together, because 
 the hammering of nails drew instant machine-gun 
 fire from the enemy. Home address, George D. 
 Mendenhall, father. Lakeland, Fla. 
 
 MENEFEE, MARVIN JAMES . . . 
 
 First Lieutenant 
 
 116th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action at Molleville Farm, France, October 12, 1918, 
 while in charge of a 37-mm. gun section in advance 
 of the assaulting troops. Lieutenant Menefee dis- 
 played unusual courage by operating the gun him- 
 self after his gunners had been killed, thereby reduc- 
 ing a machine-gun nest which had been holding up 
 the line. Home address, James R. Menefee, Luray, 
 Va. 
 
 MENGE, WILLIAM M. . Private (First Class) 
 Medical Department, 23d Infantry. For extra- 
 ordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne-a-Arnes, 
 France, October .3-9, 1918. Throughout the en- 
 gagement Private Menge tended the wounded under 
 shell fire and machine-gun fire, continuing with his 
 work after two of his assistants had been killed and 
 one wounded. Home address, Mrs. Mary Menge, 
 mother, 741 Lexington Street, Elizabeth, N. J. 
 
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 MENGES, BEN H Private 
 
 Headquarters Company, 9th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Blanc Mont, 
 France, October 3, 1918. By crawling forward 
 alone across a clearing swept by German machine- 
 gun fire, and armed only with his rifle and bayonet, 
 Private Menges killed four of the enemy who re- 
 sisted him and after clearing out several dugouts in 
 the woods, returned with eight prisoners and valu- 
 able information. His act of valor was instrumental 
 in warding off a strong enemy counterattack. 
 Home address, Mrs. M. A. Menges, mother, Athens, 
 Maine. 
 
 MENI, JEAN Captain 
 
 16th Pursuit Group, French Air Service. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action in the St. Mihiel offen- 
 sive, France, September 12, 1918. Despite the un- 
 favorable weather conditions. Captain Meni made 
 a reconnaissance flight over the enemy lines, return- 
 ing with valuable information concerning the evacu- 
 ation of the enemy and the dominant position of 
 Montsee. 
 
 MENTER, LINUS H Private 
 
 Medical Detachment, 23d Infantry. For extra- 
 ordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne-a-Arnes, 
 France, October 6, 1918. During the day and night 
 of October 6 Private Menter constantly exposed 
 himself under heavy fire, giving first aid to the 
 wounded and assisting in their evacuation. Home 
 address, Mrs. Hattie Menter, mother. Parish, N. Y. 
 
 MERCER, HOWARD F. . . First Sergeant 
 . Company C, 308th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Stonne, France, November 
 6, 1918. Voluntarily leading a patrol for a flank at- 
 tack on the town of Stonne, through unusual artill- 
 ery fire and exacting machine-gun fire. Sergeant 
 Mercer, leaving his patrol, went forwrd alone to 
 draw fire from the nests in order to divert the en- 
 emy's attention from the attacking patrol. Home 
 address, Mrs. Howard F. Mercer, wife, 2120 West 
 Sixth Street, Brooklyn, N. Y, 
 
 MEREL, ROBERT . . . First Lieutenant 
 French Mission Attached 91st Division. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Spittaal Bos- 
 echen and Audenarde, Belgium, October 31-Novem- 
 ber 1, 1918. Armed with an automatic rifle. Lieut- 
 enant Merel went forward alone and killed the gun- 
 ner of an enemy machine-gun whose fire had been 
 holding up the advancing line. Home address, M. 
 A. Merel, father, A St. Baudelle, Par Magenne, 
 France. 
 
 MERKEL, EDMO E. . . Pharmacist's Mate 
 
 (Second Class) 
 
 United States Navy, attached to Company F, 
 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Blanc Mont, France, Oc- 
 tober 3-4, 1918. He accompanied a company of 
 marines during an advance under violent fire, 
 going to all parts of the line, giving first aid to 
 wounded and directing their evacuation. Although 
 wounded, he remained on duty until forced to go to 
 the rear. Home address, J. B. Merkel, father, 
 Hattiesburg, Miss. 
 
 MERLE-SMITH, VAN SANTVOORD . Captain 
 165th Infantry. He was in command of a com- 
 pany at the crossing of the River Ourcq, near Vil- 
 lers-sur-Fere, France, on July 28, 1918. Despite the 
 loss of all the other officers in his company, and al- 
 though wounded himself, he continued to direct his 
 men effectively against the enemy. When his major 
 was killed he succeeded to the command of the bat- 
 talion and led it forward throughout the day with 
 courage and gallantry. Home address, Mrs. Van 
 Santvoord Merle-Smith, 156 East Seventy-Ninth 
 Street, New York City. 
 
 MERRICK, ROBERT G. . . First Lieutenant 
 10th Field Artillery. For extraordinary heroism 
 in action at Courboin, France, July 14-15, 1918. 
 After the members of his telephone detail had been 
 pressed into service as runners under a hostile bom- 
 bardment so severe that telephone communication 
 could not be maintained. Lieutenant Merrick vol- 
 unteered to drive an ambulance. He made three 
 trips under terrific shell fire to evacuate wounded 
 from Greves Farm. Home address. Dr. S. K. Mer- 
 rick, father, 824 Park Avenue, Baltimore, Md. 
 
 MERRIFIELD, ED Private 
 
 Company E, 366th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Lesseux, France, September 
 4, 1918. Although he was severely wounded, Pri- 
 vate Merrifield remained at his post and continued 
 to fight a superior enemy force which had attempted 
 to enter our lines, thereby preventing the success of 
 an enemy raid in force. Home address, Mrs. Lu- 
 cinda Merrifield, mother, Greenville, lU. 
 
 MERRILL, JESSE HERBERT . . Private 
 Company E, 312th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action in the Bois de Ronvaux, France, 
 September 16-17, 1918. With the remark, "I can 
 get through and I can find him," Private Merrill 
 volunteered and carried a message from his regi- 
 mental commander to the commander of an advance 
 battalion, through a fire that seemed impassible. 
 He returned with amazing promptness with an 
 answer to the message. This soldier made several 
 other trips on the same night, finding his way 
 through a dark forest, actually walking on bodies of 
 men who had fallen in the only path that could be 
 used. Home address, Henry Merrill, brother. Fort 
 Edward. N. Y. 
 
 MERRIMON, CLIFTON .... Corporal 
 Company L, 372d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bussy Farm, France, Sep- 
 tember 27, 1918. He attacked with hand grenades 
 an enemy machine-gun which was causing heavy 
 losses to his platoon, and succeeded in killing the 
 gunner and putting the gun out of action. He then 
 organized the remainder of the platoon and led them 
 to their positions in the trenches south of Bussy 
 Farm. Home address, Mrs. Doris Harris, mother, 
 27 Pine Street, Cambridge, Mass. 
 
 MERRITT, CHARLES D Private 
 
 Company C, 345th Battalion, Tank Corps. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Cheppy, 
 France, September 26, 1918. While he was direct- 
 ing a column of tanks through a mine field, assisted 
 by another soldier, his companion was wounded, but 
 he continued with his work until all tanks had safely 
 passed through. Returning, he assisted his wound- 
 ed comrade to safety, after which he carried mes- 
 sages through an intense bombardment of artillery 
 and machine guns. Home address, Mrs. Susie Mer- 
 ritt, mother, 246 Grant Avenue, Jersey City, N. J. 
 
 MERRITT, HARRY P Sergeant 
 
 Company I, 312th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Grand-Pre, France, Novem- 
 ber 1, 1918. After having established an observa- 
 tion post without aid in broad daylight and under 
 perilous shell fire of the enemy. Sergeant Merritt 
 volunteered and carried rations to the post under 
 cover of darkness. Though knocked down by shell 
 concussion, he reached every man who was unable 
 to leave his post, and his entire exploit was carried 
 out under most harassing machine-gun and artillery 
 fire. Home address, Henry Merritt, father, 76 Mid- 
 land Avenue, Montclair, N. J. 
 
 MERRITT, HENRY C. . Second Lieutenant 
 
 Company C, 38th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 
 heroism in action near Gland, France, June 18-19, 
 
 1918. After succeessfully crossing the Marne with 
 
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 a night patrol, Lieutenant Merritt captured three 
 prisoners. The patrol was then fired on by a de- 
 tachment of the enemy, and, in the hand-to-hand 
 conflict which followed, all of the enemy were killed. 
 The patrol returned to our lines with one prisoner, 
 and only two of the members wounded. Home ad- 
 dress, Harry Merritt, father, Tuckahoe, N. Y. 
 
 MERSHON, VANCE Captain 
 
 28th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Exermont, France, October 4-11, 1918. 
 After the battalion commander and all the senior 
 officers had been killed or wounded, Captain Mer- 
 shon (then a first lieutenant) took command of the 
 battalion and led it successfully to its objective, re- 
 maining with it after being painfully wounded, un- 
 til properly relieved and the new commanding offi- 
 cer thoroughly acquainted with the situation. He 
 then had his wound dressed and returned to his 
 company, actively supervising the laying of bar- 
 rages by indirect fire. On the third day he was or- 
 dered to the rear, there had his wounds dressed, 
 again returning to his company, remaining with it 
 until it was relieved and reorganized. His courage, 
 self-sacrifice, and utter disregard for his own person- 
 al danger was a material inspiration to his men while 
 under the terrific bombardment by enemy artillery. 
 Home address, Ward Mershon, father, Buckner, 
 Mo. 
 
 MESSANELLI, RAY A. . Pharmacist's Mate 
 5th Regiment, U. S. Machine Gun. For extra- 
 ordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne, France, 
 October 4-5, 1918. Regardless of his personal dan- 
 ger, he repeatedly exposed himself to machine-gun 
 and shell fire to render first aid to the wounded. 
 Home address, Mrs. Carmela Talerico, 512 Third 
 Avenue, Utica, N. Y. 
 
 MESSINGER, ELIAS J Private 
 
 Company H, 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C, 4th Re- 
 placement Battalion. For extraordinary heroism 
 in action near Vierzy, France, July 19, 1918. Cor- 
 poral Montag and Privates Mclntyre, Messinger 
 and Wood captured a machine gun which was hold- 
 ing up the company of Marines, killing the entire 
 crew. To accomplish this hazardous and daring 
 work it was necessary for them to expose them- 
 selves to the fire of this gun. Even though Corporal 
 Montag and Privates Mclntyre and Messinger were 
 wounded during the advance, the party continued 
 forward and succeeded. Home address, Mrs. 
 Almiria Messinger, 716 Washington Street, Boise, 
 Ida. 
 
 MEURISSE, JEAN L Captain 
 
 27th Regiment, Infantry, French Army. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Chevillon, 
 France, July 18, 1918. Acting as liaison officer with 
 the 58th American Infantry, he showed marked per- 
 sonal courage under intense fire, setting an example 
 of fearlessness to the officers and men with him. His 
 knowledge of German artillery enabled him to ad- 
 vise methods of approach for our troops which were 
 instrumental in preventing many casualties. Home 
 address. Madam J. Meurisse, wife, 6 du Laminoir 
 Essonnes (Seine & Oise), France. 
 
 MEYER, ALBERT Private 
 
 79th Company, 6th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Thiaucourt, 
 France, September 15, 1918. While on duty as 
 stretcher bearer for his company. Private Meyer 
 rushed into the open to rescue another soldier 
 threatened with capture in the face of a large force 
 of advancing Germans. He killed two of the enemy 
 and brought in the soldier to a place of safety. 
 Home address, Gustav Meyer, father, 262 West 
 127th Street, New York City. 
 
 MEYER, ALBERT C Sergeant 
 
 Deceased. Company G, 326th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near St. Juvin, 
 
 France, October 11, 1918. After his platoon had 
 suffered heavy casualties through the devastating 
 fire. Sergeant Meyer, although suffering from a 
 wound, re-organized the remnants of the platoon 
 and continued the advance. He was again wound- 
 ed, but refused evacuation. He insisted on remain- 
 ing with and cheering the men, until struck the 
 third time when he fell mortally wounded. Next of 
 kin, Esther Meyer, sister, 400 Gay Street, Jeanette, 
 Pa. 
 
 MEYER, FRANK Sergeant 
 
 Deceased. Company H, 38th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Romagne, 
 France, October 8, 1918. Sergeant Meyer courage- 
 ously led his platoon through a terrific barrage and 
 silenced a machine-gun position which was enfilad- 
 ing the attacking line. This soldier was killed later 
 in this action. Next of kin, Mrs. George Meyer, 
 Lanesville, Ind. 
 
 MEYER, FRED H Private 
 
 Deceased. Company A, 26th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Cantigny, 
 France, May 27, 1918. While acting as helper on an 
 automatic rifle team which was under heavy ma- 
 chine-gun fire, he placed himself so as to shield the 
 gunner from the hostile fire, enabling him to operate 
 his gun so as to neutralize the fire of two enemy ma- 
 chine guns. Private Meyer was mortally wounded, 
 his heroic action costing him his life. Next of kin, 
 Henry H. Meyer, father, 222 West 144th Street, 
 New York City. 
 
 MEYERING, WILLIAM D. . First Lieutenant 
 23d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion while commanding a platoon of infantry whichr 
 was attacked by the enemy on the morning of April 
 6, 1918. He took effective measures before and dur- 
 ing the attack to defeat the enemy and handled his 
 men well, under fire, until he was seriously wounded. 
 Forced to attend to his wound, he refused assistance 
 and walked through the enemy's barrage to a dress- 
 ing station. He objected to being taken to the rear 
 till he knew the outcome of the attack. His brave 
 example inspired his men to drive off the enemy, 
 who did not reach our trenches. He lost his right 
 hand by amputation as the result of the wound. 
 Home address, Albert Meyering, father, 7232 Ver- 
 non Avenue, Chicago, 111. 
 
 MEYERS, GEORGE . . Private (First Class) 
 Company D, 16th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Hill 272, Argonne Forest, 
 France, October 9, 1918. When the advance of his 
 company had been stopped by machine-gun fire. 
 Private Meyers, alone and on his own initiative, ad- 
 vanced into the fog under intense fire, and, with a 
 total disregard for personal safety, captured the gun 
 and its entire crew. Next of kin, Mrs. Mary Mey- 
 ers, mother, Knox, Ind. 
 
 MEZOFF. JOHN J Corporal 
 
 Company E, 116th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Samogneux, France, Octo- 
 ber 15, 1918. When his company was subjected to 
 severe machine-gun fire. Corporal Mezoff, with two 
 other soldiers, attacked a nest of four machine guns, 
 killing eight of the enemy and capturing 27. Home 
 address, Mrs. Anna Mezoff, mother, Waverly, Va. 
 
 MIANOVICH, STANKO .... Corporal 
 Company L, 119th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, Septem- 
 ber 29, 1918. Separated from his platoon, he en- 
 countered a patrol of 18 Germans, attacked them 
 and killed three and captured 15. Home address, 
 Mike Mianovich, brother, Zeigler, 111. 
 
 MICHAEL, WILLIAM HOWARD . . 
 
 . Lieutenant Commander 
 
 Medical Corps, U. S. N., attached to 6th Regi- 
 
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 ment, U. S. M. C. He displayed unusual courage on 
 the morning of June 6, 1918, near the Bois de Bel- 
 leau, when he established a dressing station in the 
 open, exposed to both shell and machine-gun fire, 
 in order to be near the wounded. Under these con- 
 ditions he worked for several hours. Home address, 
 Edmund Michael, brother. Ferryman, Harford 
 County, Md. 
 
 MICHAELIS, CHAPLES W. . . . Private 
 Company E, 131- - Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Chipilly Ridge, France, August 
 10, 1918. This soldier showed gallantry in attack- 
 ing an enemy machine-gun nest with his platoon 
 sergeant, killing the crew and capturing the gun, 
 which he used later effectively against the enemy. 
 Home address, Mrs. Clara Miller, mother, 1230 
 Baker Avenue, East St. Louis, 111. 
 
 MICHAELS, EMMET C. . First Lieutenant 
 9th Infantry. Fo extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Sompey, France, October 3, 1918. After 
 five members of an automatic-rifle squad had been 
 killed by sniper fire, and the others were unable to 
 take a machine-gun nest, which was holding up the 
 advance of the company. Lieutenant Michaels led 
 the remaining members of the squad against the 
 nest, capturing 1.5 of the gunners and killing the 
 others. Later, Lieutenant Michaels was severely 
 wounded while carrying a wounded member of his 
 platoon to safety, but refused medical attention un- 
 til the soldier had been cared for. Home address, 
 Mrs. David Michaels, Yarmouth, Iowa. 
 
 MICHALKA, GUSTAVE A. . . . Corporal 
 Company E, 125th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Cierges, northeast of Cha- 
 teau-Thierry, France, July 31, 1918. When his pla- 
 toon advanced up the slope in front of the Bois les 
 Jomblets, it became necessary to put out of action 
 an enemy machine gun that was cutting up the pla- 
 toon. Cor poral Michalka grasped the situation and 
 at the risk of his own life advanced upon the nest 
 with two of his men, killed the operators, and cap- 
 tured the gun. Home address, Mrs. Mary Titzner, 
 mother. Box 63, Moran, Mich. 
 
 MICHEL, MARCEL H Sergeant 
 
 Pilot, 218th Escadrille, French Air Service. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action in the region of St. 
 Mihiel, France, September 12, 1918. Sergeant 
 Michel, while on a reconnaissance, had his wireless 
 outfit destroyed by enemy fire. Realizing that he 
 could not communicate with his lines, and also be- 
 ing well into the enemy's territory, he descended to 
 an extremely low altitude. Disregarding the en- 
 emy's antiaircraft and ground machine-gun fire, he 
 attacked an enemy convoy, causing considerable 
 damage. 
 
 MICHENER, JOHN H. . . First Lieutenant 
 Pilot, Air Service, 1st Aero Squadron. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Varennes, 
 France, October 4, 1918. He was assigned the mis- 
 sion of locating the front lines of our troops at a 
 time when dense mist and low clouds compelled him 
 to fly at an altitude of only 100 meters. His observ- 
 er's signal rockets drew fire from an advanced hostile 
 machine-gun battery and Lieutenant Michener was 
 wounded in the leg. Despite his wound, he contin- 
 ued the mission until the position of our troops was 
 ascertained. He was then compelled to land on 
 shell-torn ground behind the lines, the plane being 
 completely wrecked. Home address, Mrs. A. R. 
 Michener, mother, Erie, Pa. 
 
 MICKLISH, FRED Private 
 
 Company L, 7th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Fossoy, France, July 15, 
 1918. Acting as runner, Private Micklish made re- 
 peated trips through the heavy enemy bombard- 
 
 ment, until wounded while carrying a message. 
 Though suffering great pain, he completed his mis- 
 sion before reporting for treatment. Home address, 
 Herman Micklish, father, 705 Huntington Avenue, 
 Jonesboro, Ark. 
 
 MIDKIFF, HOLLY Sergeant 
 
 Company L, 13l8t Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Bois de Harville, France, No- 
 vember 10, 1918. Preceding his platoon in the ad- 
 vance by fifteen yards, he discovered a machine-gun 
 ne.st, and, crawling forward alone, under heavy fire, 
 captured the enemy position, taking prisoner 12 
 Germans who had manned two machine guns. His 
 bravery inspired the men of his platoon. Home ad- 
 dress, Mrs. L. C. Midkiff, wife, 8532 Carpenter 
 Street, Chicago, 111. 
 
 MIKOS, JOHN N. J Corporal 
 
 Company H, 23d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near St. Etienne-a-Arnes, France, 
 October 3-9, 1918. Although severely wounded 
 early in the engagement. Corporal Mikos refused 
 first aid and continued to lead his section under 
 heavy machine-gun fire until again seriously wound- 
 ed. Home address, Roman Mikos, father, Chicago, 
 III. 
 
 MILES, HARRY B Private 
 
 Deceased. Company B, 318th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Bois Des Ohons, 
 France, October 4-5, 1918. Always a volunteer for 
 the most dangerous service. Private Miles volun- 
 teered to carry a message through a heavy barrage, 
 and was killed in the execution of his mission. Next 
 of kin, William E. Miles, father, 1119 North 
 Twenty-first Street, Richmond, Va. 
 
 MILES, JOHN Corporal 
 
 Company E, 131st Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Wadonville, France, Novem- 
 ber 9, 1918. Although suffering severely from the 
 shock of a shell concussion, Corporal Miles volun- 
 teered and went 400 yards in advance of our out- 
 posts in order to draw the fire of any enemy ma- 
 chine guns, so that fire could be directed upon them. 
 He returned to our lines after accomplishing the 
 mission, but in such exhausted condition that he 
 had to be carried to the aid station. Home address, 
 Mrs. Anna Miles, Chicago, 111. 
 
 MILES, THOMAS H. . . Second Lieutenant 
 
 Deceased. U. S. M. C. Killed in action at Cha- 
 teau-Thierry, France, June 6, 1918. He gave the 
 supreme proof of that extraordinary heroism which 
 will serve as an example to hi therto untried troops. 
 Next of kin, Mrs. Thomas H. Miles, Jr., 224 West 
 Walnut Lane, Germantown, Philadelphia, Pa. 
 
 MILGRAM, JOSEPH J. . Private (First Class) 
 Company A, 312th Machine Gun Battalion. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Bois de la 
 Grand Montagne, France, November 8, 1918. Pri- 
 vate Milgram, on duty as a battalion runner, dis- 
 played remarkable daring in frequently going 
 through heavy fire in order that communication 
 might be maintained. Upon being sent out to lo- 
 cate the advance units he was repeatedly fired upon 
 by snipers and attacked with hand grenades, but 
 succeeded in returning with valuable information, 
 although two other runners accompanying him be- 
 came casualties. Home address, Israel Milgram, 
 father, 1956 Dalkeith Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 
 
 MILLER, ARTHUR E. . Private (First Class) 
 Deceased. Company B, 47th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Sergy, France, 
 August 1, 1918. Private Miller was killed while re- 
 turning with an answer to a very important message 
 which he had voluntarily delivered at a very critical 
 
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 state of the attack. His mission was one of extreme 
 danger, taking him to the most advanced position 
 through a sweeping fire of artillery and machine 
 guns. Next of kin, Mrs. Mary Miller, mother, Web- 
 sterville, Vt. 
 
 MILLER, BRYAN Private 
 
 Deceased. Company C, 1st Engineers. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Soissons, France, 
 July 20, 1918. When volunteers were called for by 
 his company commander. Private Miller volunteer- 
 ed and rescued wounded comrades from a barrage. 
 Disregarding danger to himself, he continued the 
 performance of these heroic deeds until killed. Next 
 of kin, Mrs. Nellie Miller, mother, 437 Cardoni 
 Street, Detroit, Mich. 
 
 MILLER, CHARLES Private 
 
 Company A, 101st Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action in the Trugny Woods, near Cha- 
 teau-Thierry, France, July 23, 1918. He, with two 
 other men in an advanced position ahead of the bat- 
 talion, charged a machine gun, killed four of the en- 
 emy, and drove off the rest, thereby making possible 
 the advance of their comrades. Home address, Mrs. 
 Annie Miller, mother, Boston, Mass. 
 
 MILLER, FRANK D Private 
 
 Medical Detachment, 28th Infantry. For extra- 
 ordinary heroism in action near Exermont, France, 
 October 1-12, 1918. His detachment having been 
 reduced to but three men, Private Miller displayed 
 conspicuous courage and devotion to duty in caring 
 for and evacuating wounded across an area swept by 
 shell and machine-gun fire to the regimental aid sta- 
 tion, and returning with badly needed medical sup- 
 plies to the forward aid station. His conduct was an 
 inspiration to his associates, their commanding offi- 
 cer being absent, and the sergeant in charge having 
 been killed. Home address, Mrs. Mary Miller, 
 aunt, 317 Second Avenue, Southwest, Great Falls, 
 Mont. 
 
 MILLER, GEORGE F Sergeant 
 
 Deceased. Company K, 119th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Bellicourt, 
 France, September 29, 1918. When a portion of his 
 company was threatened by a counterattack and 
 two runners had been killed in an attempt to reach 
 the detachment with orders to withdraw, he volun- 
 teered for the dangerous mission; and, attempting 
 to cross an exposed field to carry the orders, was 
 mortally wounded. Next of kin, Luther G. Miller, 
 father, Dyersburg, Tenn. 
 
 MILLER, HENRY W Sergeant 
 
 Machine Gun Company, 108th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action east of Ronssoy, 
 France, September 29, 1918. During the operations 
 against the Hindenburg line he concealed the fact 
 that he was wounded from his officers and continued 
 to advance with his company during the entire day. 
 He displayed exceptional bravery and gallantry, 
 setting a fine example to all. Home address, Wil- 
 liam K. Miller, father, Pawpaw, Mich. 
 
 MILLER, HENRY Private 
 
 Deceased. Company E, 308th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Binarville, 
 France, October 3, 1918. When his company had 
 been cut off from communication and exposed to in- 
 tense shell and machine-gun fire. Private Miller ob- 
 served and attacked an enemy sniper, silencing fur- 
 ther fire from that source. While attempting to re- 
 turn he was killed by machine-gun fire Next of 
 kin, Mrs. Elizabeth Miller, wife, 312 West 111th 
 Street, New York City. 
 
 MILLER, HERBERT H Sergeant 
 
 Company G, 353d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action in the Bois de Barricourt, France, 
 November 2, 1918. Continuing forward alone, af- 
 
 ter all the other members of his combat group had 
 been killed or wounded. Sergeant Miller penetrated 
 the enemy's lines, despite machine-gun and rifle 
 fire, located a machine-gun nest, which was holding 
 up the advance of his platoon, and put it out of ac- 
 tion by effective rifle fire. Home address, Otto R. 
 Miller, father, 2504 East Forty-second Street, Kan- 
 sas City, Mo. 
 
 MILLER, HOBART . . Private (First Class) 
 Company G, 119th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, Septem- 
 ber 29, 1918. When his section of the line was held 
 up by extremely heavy machine-gun fire Private 
 Miller voluntarily went forward, and, unaided, rout- 
 ed out the crews of the two nests, killing three of the 
 enemy and returning with three prisoners. Home 
 address, Mrs. Alice Miller, mother, Jacksboro, 
 Tenn. 
 
 MILLER, HUGH S Private 
 
 Company K, 6th Regiment, U. S. M. C. In the 
 Bois de Belleau, France, on June 6, 1918, he captur- 
 ed two of the enemy single-handed. Although or- 
 dered to the rear twice because of illness, he returned 
 to his command voluntarily and continued to fight 
 with it vigorously throughout the advance. Home 
 address, Mrs. Elizabeth Miller, 5317 Cote BrilUant, 
 St Louis, Mo. 
 
 MILLER, JAMES R Private 
 
 Company C, 112th Machine Gun Battalion. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Cote de Roch- 
 es, France, October 8, 1918. When the advance of 
 the battalion to which his company was attached, 
 was halted by heavy machine-gun fire this soldier 
 boldly leaped to the top of his machine-gun replace- 
 ment to draw the enemy fire and thus enable hia 
 crew to locate the enemy's emplacement. Later in 
 the action he fearlessly left his trench in search of an 
 enemy sniper, who was causing many casualties 
 among our troops, and killed him with a captured 
 German rifle. Home address, Jessie Bradley, Cam- 
 bridge, Md. 
 
 MILLER, JOHN C. Jr. . . Second Lieutenant 
 2d Engineers. About midnight, June 19-20, 1918, 
 near Lucy-le-Bocage, with a few volunteers, entered 
 a woods heavily shelled and gassed, and recovered 
 two wounded members of his platoon. Home ad- 
 dress, Mrs. J. C. Miller, mother, 1508 Fifth Avenue, 
 Huntington, W. Va. 
 
 MILLER, JOSEPH Sergeant 
 
 Machine Gun Company, 7th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Cunel, France, 
 October 12, 1918. After making a reconnaissance 
 of the enemy positions with two other soldiers, and, 
 finding the enemy forming for a counterattack, Ser- 
 geant Miller, upon his own initiative, extended his 
 positions and filled a gap of 400 meters in the line, 
 his platoon commander having been wounded; and 
 successfully repelled the hostile counterattack. 
 Following up the enemy's withdrawal, he placed his 
 guns in an advanced position in a railroad cut and 
 remained there for four days without communica- 
 tion with the rear, except at night. During this 
 period, he repelled three enemy counterattacks, and 
 half his command became casualties, his courage 
 under these trying conditions being an inspiration 
 to his men. Home address, Mrs. Morris Miller, 
 mother. 111 East Middle Street, Gettysburg, Pa. 
 
 MILLER, PHILLIP Private 
 
 Company D, 118th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Vaux-Andigny, France, Oc- 
 tober 13, 1918. Seeking shelter with his company 
 from the severe artillery and machine-gun fire of the 
 enemy, he entered a shell hole. Here he found a 
 severely wounded soldier, and without hesitation 
 carried the man 50 yards under plain view of the en- 
 emy and exposed to terrific fire to a place of safety 
 
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 with some of his company. Home address, Stanley 
 Minner, friend, Ashport, 111. 
 
 MILLER, THOMAS A. O Private 
 
 49th Company, 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Blanc Mont 
 Ridge, France, October 4, 1918. Private Miller 
 volunteered and carried a message through terrific 
 shell and machine-gun fire. In the performance of 
 this mission he suffered the loss of a leg from an ex- 
 ploding shell. Home address, Mrs. Miller, mother, 
 Eau Claire, Pa. 
 
 MILLER, WILLIS C Cook 
 
 Company B, 110th Engineers. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Cheppy, Meuse, France, Sep- 
 tember 27, 1918. When his platoon had been fired 
 upon at short range by a hostile machine gun, he ad- 
 vanced alone, armed merely with a pistol, and al- 
 though knocked down by an aerial bomb, went for- 
 ward to the emplacement, killed the two gunners, 
 captured the gun, and made prisoners of the reserve 
 crew of two men who were in a neighboring em- 
 placement. Home address, Mrs. Ida M. Miller, Mc- 
 Louth, Kans. 
 
 MILLERET, NORBERT . . First Lieutenant 
 Deceased. Liaison Officer, 155th Infantry Bri- 
 gade, French Army. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Thiaucourt, France, September 14- 
 October 3, 1918; and near the Bois des Loges, 
 France, October 15-19, 1918. As liaison officer with 
 the 155th Infantry Brigade, Lieutenant Milleret was 
 untiring in his constant efforts to further the suc- 
 cess of the operations and repeatedly ignored his 
 personal safety in visiting observation posts and as- 
 sisting in the machine-gun and intelligence work of 
 the brigade. This gallant officer was killed by shell 
 fire on October 19. 1918. 
 
 MILLIS, JOHN M. . . . Second Lieutenant 
 354th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action in Bantheville Woods, France, October 30, 
 1918. Wounded in both legs, one of them being bro- 
 ken when his daylight patrol was caught in heavy 
 machine-gun fire 500 yards in advance of our lines, 
 he ordered his men to return without him. He was 
 later rescued by two soldiers. Home address, 
 Charles L. Millis, father, Catlettsburg, Ky. 
 
 MILLS, BRUCE H Private 
 
 78th Company, 6th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action at Blanc Mont, 
 France, October 3, 1918. When the advance of 
 their company was held up by enfilading fire from a 
 hostile machine-gun nest, Private Mills, with three 
 other soldiers, volunteered and made a flank attack 
 on the nest with bombs and rifles, killing three mem- 
 bers of the crews and capturing 25 others, together 
 with three machine guns. Home address, Mrs. Ava 
 H. Mills, mother, 2933 Lee Street, Los Angeles, 
 CaUf. 
 
 MILLS, EDWIN S Private 
 
 Company D, 312th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Grand-Pr6, France, October 
 23, 1918. While acting as a runner, he volunteered 
 and carried messages through several heavy bar- 
 rages and under direct enemy fire, always accom- 
 plishing his mission. Home address, Mrs. Cather- 
 ine Mills, mother, 116 CoUina Avenue, Collings- 
 wood, N. J. 
 
 MILLS. EMERY W. . Second Lieutenant 
 
 311th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Grand-Pr6, France, October 25, 1918. 
 Lieutenant Mills asked permission to lead a platoon 
 again.st strong enemy machine-gun nests which were 
 blocking the advance of the battalion. He not only 
 led his platoon in a daring and extraordinarily suc- 
 cessful attack, but personally advanced ahead of 
 his platoon and captured two machine guns. Dur- 
 
 ing the consolidation of the line he fearlessly walked 
 up and down the line under intense machine-gun 
 and artillery fire, establishing strong points and en- 
 couraging his men. Home address, William P. 
 Mills, father, 516 North Coit Street, Florence, N. C. 
 
 MILLSAP, EARL Private 
 
 Deceased. Company B, 307th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Grand-Pr6, 
 France, October Id, 1918. Knowing that he faced 
 certain death. Private Millsap displayed the highest 
 gallantry and devotion to duty by four times carry- 
 ing messages across a field swept by machine-gun 
 fire. He was killed while performing this hazardous 
 service. Next of kin, Joe Millsap, father. Box 184, 
 Clarkston, Wash. 
 
 MILNE, WILLIAM L Private 
 
 Company D, 142d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near St. Etienne, France, October 
 8, 1918. With the aid of another soldier. Private 
 Milne attacked and captured a machine-gun nest, 
 at the same time killing and capturing several of the 
 enemy. He later organized a support line by assem- 
 bling the scattered members of one of the companies 
 of his regiment and a platoon of the machine-gun- 
 company, forming them into a combatant force. 
 Home address, William L. Milne, father, 327 Day- 
 ton Street, Muskogee, Okla. 
 
 MILNER, JACK W Sergeant 
 
 Company H, 167th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Landres-et-St. Georges, 
 France, October 15, 1918. After his company had 
 sustained heavy losses in a severe engagement with 
 the enemy, and he himself had been seriously 
 wounded, he, realizing that he was the only ser- 
 geant left in the company, refused to be evacuated 
 and remained on duty for 12 hours, reorganizing his 
 company under heavy enemy artillery and ma- 
 chine-gun fire, thereby showing entire disregard for 
 danger and setting an excellent example of courage 
 and heroism under fire to his men. Home address, 
 Henry Milner, father, Alexander City, Ala. 
 
 MINARDI, GUISIPPE Private 
 
 Company A, 30th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Crezancy, France, July 15, 
 1918. During the engagement Private Minardi set 
 an example to the other members of his company by 
 his gallant conduct. After the company was order- 
 ed to withdraw, he voluntarily returned to the posi- 
 tion his company had held, and throughout the 
 night assisted in evacuating the wounded. Home 
 address, Guiseppe Minardi, mother. Via Cancinto, 
 Province Di SLracusa, Italy. 
 
 MINCEY, GEORGE A Corporal 
 
 Deceased. 55th Company, 5th Regiment, U. S. 
 M. C. Killed in action at Chateau-Thierry, France, 
 June 6, 1918. He gave the supreme proof of that 
 extraordinary heroism which will serve as an ex- 
 ample to hitherto untried troops. Next of kin, 
 George Mincey, father, R. F. D. 1, Ogeechee, Ga. 
 
 MINELGA, FRANK Private 
 
 Company E, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Medeah Ferme, France, Oc- 
 tober 8, 1918. When his company was held up by 
 an enemy machine-gun nest Private Minelga ad- 
 vanced on the nest from the flank and captured it 
 single-handed. Home address, Mrs. Harry Mack- 
 us, sister, 13 St. Paul Street, Westfield, Mass. 
 
 MINER, ASHER Colonel 
 
 109th Field Artillery. For extraordinary hero- 
 ism in action at Apremont, France, October 4, 1918. 
 One of the batteries of the regiment commanded by 
 this officer, assigned to an advanced position in di- 
 rect support of an infantry attack, was heavily 
 shelled by the enemy while it was going into action. 
 It being necessary, therefore, to take another poai- 
 
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 tion, Colonel Miner went forward under heavy 
 shell fire and personally supervised the placing of 
 the guns in the new position. Colonel Miner con- 
 tinued his efforts until he received a severe wound 
 that later necessitated the amputation of his leg. 
 Home address, Mrs. Asher Miner, 292 South Frank- 
 Un Street, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. 
 
 MINER, DONALD Major 
 
 Medical Corps, 113th Infantry. For extraordin- 
 ary heroism in action at Ormont Farm, France, Oc- 
 tober 10, 1918. Major Miner voluntarily proceed- 
 ed under heavy shell fire to an advanced aid station. 
 For four hours he worked unceasingly aiding the 
 wounded and evacuating them. Finding that he 
 could work more effectively without his gas mask, 
 he discarded it, so that it would not hinder him in 
 attending wounded men. Home address, Mrs. 
 Donald Miner, wife, 394 Bergen Avenue, Jersey City, 
 N. J. 
 
 MINGLE, CLAUDE L Private 
 
 Machine Gun Company, 117th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near BeUicourt, 
 France, September 29, 1918. Home address, Jake 
 Mingle, father, R. F. D. 8, Knoxville, Tenn. 
 
 MINNIGERODE, FITZHUGH L. . . . 
 
 Lieutenant Colonel 
 114th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action iiear Verdun, France, October 23-24, 1918. 
 When his battaUon commanders, who had gone for- 
 ward on a reconnaissance, preparatory to an attack, 
 were prevented from returning by heavy shell and 
 machine-gun fire, Lieutenant Colonel Minnigerode 
 personally led his regiment into position under cov- 
 er. With a soldier, he then went forward for a dis- 
 tance of two kilometers under artillery and ma- 
 chine-gun fire, found the battalion commanders, and 
 guided them back to their comrades. Home ad- 
 dress, Mrs. Fitzhugh L. Minnigerode, wife, Corcor- 
 an Gallery of Art, Washington, D. C. 
 
 MINTER. PAUL B Sergeant 
 
 Deceased. Company B, 151st Machine Gun 
 BattaUon. In the action near Sergy, France, July 
 26, 1918, he led his section forward, secured his ob- 
 jective, supervised the consolidation of hds position, 
 laid his guns personally with calmness, accuracy, 
 and decision, and continued to direct the opera- 
 tions of his men, all in the face of severe enemy ma- 
 chine-gun and shell fire, until he was killed. Next 
 of kin, Mrs. O. J. Minter, mother, Monticello, Ga. 
 
 MINTZ, FORNEY B Sergeant 
 
 Company A, 308th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Binarville, France, Septem- 
 ber 28, 1918. Sergeant Mintz, in command of a 
 platoon, worked his way through the enemy rear 
 guard and captured five machine guns and an am- 
 munition-carrying party. Although badly wounded 
 when an organized position of the enemy was en- 
 countered, he made his way back to request rein- 
 forcements and brought with him two German pri- 
 soners, from whom valuable information was ob- 
 tained. Home address, Sam B. Mintz, father. Mill- 
 branch, N. C. 
 
 MITCHELL, ARTHUR .... Sergeant 
 Deceased. Machine Gun Company, 30th In- 
 fantry. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
 M6zy, France, July 15, 1918. After his gun had 
 been destroyed by shell fire Sergeant Mitchell led 
 his men through the enemy lines to our own. He 
 braved the extreme shelling and machine-gun fire by 
 going to the aid of the wounded, and while with- 
 drawing covered the retreat, effectively holding off 
 the enemy. He was killed in action shortly after- 
 wards. Next of kin, Mrs. Arthur L. Mitchell, wife, 
 Sylacauga, Ala. 
 
 MITCHELL, CLARENCE .... Captain 
 23d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion in the Bois Hazois, France, November 1, 1918. 
 Though Captain Mitchell was wounded in the leg by 
 shell fragments just before the opening of the at- 
 tack, he continued to lead his company, advancing 
 three kilometers to the first objective, with the aid 
 of a cane, and assisted by runners. His conspicuous 
 courage and fortitude inspired his men to a success- 
 ful assault against a strongly entrenched position 
 desperately defended by the enemy. Home ad- 
 dress, Mrs. Clarence Mitchell, mother, Fordville, 
 Kentucky. 
 
 MITCHELL, EDWARD J Captain 
 
 363d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion during the Meuse-Argonne offensive, France, 
 September 26, 1918. Leading a platoon in advance 
 of other troops. Captain Mitchell encountered and 
 captured three German 153's, which were in opera- 
 tion, also taking six officers and about 425 men. 
 During the night he organized troops from his' own 
 and other divisions, and established a formidable 
 piece of front line. Home address. Miss Ted Mitch- 
 ell, daughter, 314 Congress Avenue, Prescott, Ariz. 
 
 MITCHELL, GEORGE R. . . . Corporal 
 Company F, 16th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 22, 
 1918. Although wounded, he promptly took com- 
 mand of his company after all of its officers had been 
 killed and courageously and successfully led it for- 
 ward in the advance. Home address, Mathew C. 
 Mitchell, 1103 Sheridan Street, Holdridge, Neb. 
 
 MITCHELL, JOHN Captain 
 
 95th Aero Squadron, Air Service. For extraor- 
 dinary heroism in action near Beaumont, France, 
 May 27, 1918. Seeing three enemy planes fiying 
 east over Apremont at 2,500 meters, he unhesitat- 
 ingly attacked the three machines, which were in 
 close formation, despite the fact that a fourth, hov- 
 ering above, threatened to close in and join the en- 
 emy formation. He succeeded in shooting down the 
 enemy machine, which proved to be a biplane re- 
 turning from an important mission. Home ad- 
 dress, Walter J. Mitchell, Manchester, Mass. 
 
 MITCHELL, JOHN A. . . First Lieutenant 
 119th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near BelUcourt, France, September 29, 1918. 
 Hearing cries of distress from a disabled tank, Lieut- 
 enant Mitchell, assisted by a soldier, advanced in 
 the face of terrific machine-gun and shell fire to the 
 spot. Notwithstanding the fact that the tank was 
 subjected to point-blank fire of artillery, he suc- 
 ceeded in rescuing the badly wounded tank com- 
 mander and removing him to a place of safety. 
 Home address, R. L. Mitchell, father, Livingston, 
 Tenn. 
 
 MITCHELL, JOHN B Private 
 
 Company G, 60th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near St. Mihiel, France, Septem- 
 ber 16, 1918. Although severely wounded while 
 carrying a message from his battaUon headquarters 
 through an extremely heavy machine-gun and artil- 
 lery fire. Private Mitchell persevered and success- 
 fully delivered the message. Home address, Mrs. 
 T. MitcheU, mother, Wheatfield, Ind. 
 
 MITCHELL, JOHN E. . Second Lieutenant 
 
 Deceased. 23d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near St. Etienne-aux-Arnes, 
 France, October 3, 1918. Displaying utter disre- 
 gard for his personal safety. Lieutenant MitcheU 
 led his platoon through an extremely heavy ma- 
 chine-gun and artillery barrage, and destroyed se- 
 veral enemy machine-gun nests. He was later kiUed 
 
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 while making a reconnaissance. Next of kin, Mrs. 
 John Mitchell, mother, Cedarhurst, Long Island, 
 
 N. Y. 
 
 MITCHELL, WILLIAM . Brigadier General 
 Chief of Air Service, 1st Army. For repeated 
 acts of extraordinary heroism in action at Noyon, 
 France, March 26, 1918; near the Marne River, 
 France, during July, 1918; and in the St. Mihiel sa- 
 lient, France, September 12 to 16, 1918. For dis- 
 playing bravery far beyond that required by his 
 position as Chief of Air Ser\nce, 1st Army, American 
 Expeditionary Forces, setting a personal example to 
 the United States aviation by piloting his airplane 
 over the battle lines since the entry of the United 
 States into the war, some instances being a flight in 
 a monoplane over the battle of Noyon on March 26, 
 1918, and the back areas, seeing and reporting upon 
 the action of both air and ground troops, which led 
 to a change in our aviation's tactical methods; a 
 flight in a monoplane over the bridges which the 
 Germans had laid across the Marne during July 
 1918, which led to the first definite reports of the lo- 
 cation of these bridges and the subsequent attack 
 upon the German troops by our air forces; daily re- 
 connaissances over the lines during the battle of St. 
 Mihiel salient, September 12 to 16, securing valu- 
 able information of the enemy troops in the air and 
 on the ground, which led to the excellent combined 
 action by the allied air services and ground troops 
 particularly itn his battle. Home address, Washing- 
 ton, D. C. 
 
 MIX, RALPH B Private 
 
 Company F, 312th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Grand-Pr6, France, October 17, 
 1918. While carrying a message through heavy 
 shell and machine-gun fire to an advanced platoon, 
 Private Mix found two wounded men, whose in- 
 juries he dressed. Upon returning from his mission, 
 he asked for and received permission to take food to 
 the wounded men. He subsequently made two 
 trips through intense fire, carrying them back to 
 shelter. Home address, Edson Mix, 13 McDowell 
 Street, Hudson Falls, N. Y. 
 
 MOAN, RALPH T Mechanic 
 
 Company K, 103d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near RiaviUe, France, September 
 28, 1918. Mechanic Moan, who was detailed as a 
 runner, made several tr.ps carrying important mes- 
 sages across terrain swept by constant fire from ma- 
 chine-guns, snipers, trench mortars, and artillery. 
 His disregard for personal safety and devotion to 
 duty in the prompt delivery of messages contributed 
 greatly to the success of the action. Home address, 
 Mrs. Florence H. Moan, mother. East Machias, Me. 
 
 MOBLEY, CHARLES R Sergeant 
 
 Company F, 119th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Ypres, Belgium, August 25, 
 1918. At imminent peril to his own life. Sergeant 
 Mobley and two companions extinguished a fire in 
 an ammunition dump, caused by a bursting shell, 
 thereby preventing the explosion of the dump and 
 saving the lives of a large number of men who were 
 in the vicinity. Home address, Mrs. Mary J. Mob- 
 ley, mother, Williamston, N. C. 
 
 MOBLEY, LOTUS N Sergeant 
 
 Deceased. Company L, 102d Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Trugny, France, 
 July 23, 1918. Sergeant Mobley displayed excep- 
 tional courage in dashing into field under heavy 
 shell and machine-gun fire, and carrying to safety a 
 wounded man. Home address, Mrs. R. Page, 219 
 "B" Avenue, West Cedar Rapids, la. 
 
 MODROW, PERRY F Private 
 
 Medical Detachment, 124th Field Artillery. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Romagne, 
 
 France, November 1, 1918. Private Modrow was 
 wounded while serving at the battahon aid station 
 under heavy shell fire, but he insisted on continuing 
 at work until compelled to go to the rear against his 
 will. Home address, Mrs. Modrow, 1473 Gaty 
 Avenue, East St. Louis. 111. 
 
 MOEHLER, FRANK W Sergeant 
 
 Battery E, 42d Artillery, Coast Artillery Corps. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action near Suippes, 
 France, July 14-15, 1918. Having been severely 
 wounded early in the German attack on Suippes, 
 Sergeant Moehler continued to direct the firing of 
 his gun crew for eight hours under intense shell fire, 
 remaining on duty until all the ammunition had 
 been expended and orders to withdraw had been re- 
 ceived. Home address, Mrs. Frank W. Moehler, 
 mother, 98 Bruce Street, Newark, N. J. 
 
 MOHRMAN, WILLIAM .... Sergeant 
 Headquarters Company, 307th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near St. Pierremont, 
 France, November 4, 1918. After passing through 
 a heavily bombarded area, he learned that a soldier 
 of his platoon had been wounded and had fallen in 
 the shelled area. He at once volunteered and went 
 back for him, assisted in bringing him to a place of 
 safety, and later helped to carry him through an- 
 other shelled area to the first-aid station. Home ad- 
 dress, John Mohrman, father, 170 Chauncey Street, 
 Brooklyn, N. Y. 
 
 MOLLER, WILLIAM G. . Second Lieutenant 
 102d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism i n ac- 
 tion at Riaville, France, September 26, 1918. Lieut- 
 enant Moller displayed remarkable courage and 
 judgment by organizing a platoon of men who had 
 become detached from their various units. With 
 this detachment he wiped out a machine-gun nest, 
 opening the way for further advance into the town 
 of Riaville. He maintained his position in the front 
 line throughout the action although subjected to 
 heavy fire from all arms. Home address, T. J. Mol- 
 ler, Champaign, 111. 
 
 MOLLOY, JOSEPH A Lieutenant 
 
 23d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Vierzy, France, July 19, 1918. Lieutenant 
 MoUoy was leading his platoon through a heavily 
 gassed area, when a large shell struck in the middle 
 of his column, killing 15 men and wounding a like 
 number. He himself was badly shocked, but im- 
 mediately set to work administering to the wound- 
 ed, despite the darkness, terrific shelling, and the 
 necessity of wearing a gas mask, he administered 
 first aid to practically all of the wounded, single- 
 handed, and secured their transportation to the 
 rear. Home address, Mrs. M. J. McQuade, sister, 
 1 1 Huntington Street, Lowell, Mass. 
 
 MOLSBERRY, HOWARD C. . First Lieutenant 
 Engineers. In the vicinity of Thiolet, on the 
 night of June 6-7, 1918, he courageously took com- 
 mand of and efficiently directed the advance of an 
 infantry unit, when all its officers had been killed or 
 wounded. Home address. Dr. E. J. Marshall, fa- 
 ther-in-law. East Liverpool, Ohio. 
 
 MOLTER, HENRY C. . Sergeant (First Class) 
 Company D, 1st Gas Regiment. For extraordin- 
 ary heroism in action near Montfaucon, France, 
 September 28, 1918. Sergeant Molter volunteered 
 and led a detachment to recover ammunition from 
 a dump which was under fire and liable to explode 
 at any minute. Working under a heavy gas attack, 
 he succeeded in removing the dump to a place of 
 safety. Home address, Mrs. P. N. Headley, mother, 
 217 Milvale Avenue, Pittsburg, Pa. 
 
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 MONAHAN, EDWARD V. . . . Sergeant 
 Company E, 314th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Moirey, France, November 
 10, 1918. Wounded in the face by a machine-gun 
 bullet, he refused to be evacuated, but continued to 
 lead his platoon in a successful attack with the bul- 
 let still in his flesh. After securing first-aid treat- 
 ment next morning, he learned that his company 
 was advancing again, whereupon he returned and 
 led his platoon in an assault on the Cote Romagne. 
 Home address, Mrs. Catherine Monahan, mother, 
 CentraUa, Pa. 
 
 MONAHAN, PETER T. . Private (First Class) 
 Deceased. Company D, 111th Machine Gun 
 Battalion. For extraordinary heroism in action 
 near Verdun, France, October 11, 1918. During an 
 intense bombardment, Private Monahan volunteer- 
 ed to leave cover and assist in carrying a litter sup- 
 porting a wounded officer. He was himself killed 
 while engaged on this self-sacrificing mission. Next 
 of kin, Philip Monahan, St. Frances Hospital, Jer- 
 sey City, N. J. 
 
 MONGEAU, HENRY J Corpora] 
 
 Company L, 28th Infantry. This soldier was a 
 member of a patrol consisting of an officer and four 
 men, who, with great daring, entered a dangerous 
 portion of the enemy trenches, where they surround- 
 ed a party nearly double their own strength, drove 
 off an enemy rescuing party, and made their way 
 back to our lines with four prisoners, from whom 
 valuable information was taken. Home address, 
 Mrs. Laura L. Mongeau, Cherry Valley, Mass. 
 
 MONK, FRANCIS C Private 
 
 Company A, 307th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Grand-Pre. France, October 
 15, 1918. Private Monk crawled out into an open 
 field where another soldier lay severely wounded, 
 under fire from machine guns and snipers, and drag- 
 ged him to the shelter of a wall, where he dressed his 
 wounds. In so doing Private Monk was himself 
 wounded. Home address, Chris W. Anderson, half- 
 brother, Benson, Utah. 
 
 MONOHAN, FRANCIS J Private 
 
 Company M, 116th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Samogneux, France, October 
 12, 1918. Private Monohan left shelter and exposed 
 himself to direct enemy machine-gun fire to aid a 
 wounded man, and while so engaged, was himself 
 seriously wounded. Home address, Mrs. Mary 
 Cox, sister, Indianapolis, Ind. 
 
 MONROE, CHARLES T Sergeant 
 
 Headquarters Company, 370th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action at Mont-de-Sanges, 
 France, September 24, 1918. Sergeant Monroe, 
 then a private, in the absence of a platoon com- 
 mander took charge of a platoon of Stokes mortars, 
 directing the work of the men under heavy shell 
 fire. Although the shelling was so intense that guns 
 were at times buried. Sergeant Monroe and his men 
 worked unceasingly in placing them back into ac- 
 tion. He himself was buried by the explosion of a 
 shell, but on being dug out, continued to direct the 
 work of the men and encouraged them by his fear- 
 less example. Home address, MiUie A. Monroe, 
 mother, Senrog, Va. 
 
 MONSON, JOHN J Private 
 
 Company A, 308th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Binarville, France, Septem- 
 ber 29, 1918. In order to obtain ammunition and 
 rations, Private Monson, with another soldier, ac- 
 companied an officer in an effort to reestablish com- 
 munication between battalion and regimental head- 
 quarters. They were attacked by a small party of 
 Germans, but drove them off, killing one. When 
 night came, they crawled unknowingly into the cen- 
 
 ter of a German camp, where they lay for three 
 hours, undetected. Finally discovered, they made a 
 dash to escape. In order to protect the officer. Pri- 
 vate Monson deUberately drew the enemy fire to 
 himself, allowing the officer to escape. Private 
 Monson succeeded in getting through and delivering 
 his message the next morning. Home address, Mrs. 
 Mary Furry, sister, 268 Fifty-sixth Street, Brook- 
 lyn, N. Y. 
 
 MONTAG, BERNARD W. . . . Corporal 
 Company H, 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Vierzy, France, 
 July 19, 1918. Corporal Montag and three com- 
 rades. Privates Mclntyre, Messinger, and Wood, 
 captured a machine gun which was holding up the 
 company of marines, killing the entire crew. To ac- 
 complish this hazardous and daring work it was 
 necessary for them to expose themselves to the fire 
 of this gun. Even though Corporal Montag and 
 Privates Mclntyre and Messinger were wounded 
 during the advance, the party continued forward 
 and succeeded. Home address, Bernard C. Mon- 
 tag, father, 1823 Simpson Street, Oshkosh, Wis. 
 
 MONTEE, JESSE A. . . Second Lieutenant 
 61st Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Cunel, France, October 11-November 11, 
 1918. Lieutenant Montee displayed high qualities 
 of leadership, repeatedly reconnoitering advanced 
 positions under terrific artillery and machine-gun 
 fire, and leading patrols into enemy territory, there- 
 by faciUtating the advance of his battalion. On one 
 occasion, when the battalion had been nearly sur- 
 rounded by hostile machine guns, he went to the 
 rear and successfully brought up reinforcements. 
 Later, while acting as battalion adjutant, he ac- 
 companied the assaulting waves in all attacks; and 
 by his utter disregard for danger, assisted in main- 
 taining order among the attacking troops and es- 
 tablishing lines. Home address, Mrs. Mathew P. 
 Montee, mother, McGregor, Minn. 
 
 MONTGOMERY. CHARLES G. . . Private 
 Deceased. Company I, 142d Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Atigny, France, 
 October 27, 1918. Private Montgomery volunteer- 
 ed and carried a message from battalion headquart- 
 ers, through the enemy's fire, to our support line, 
 and guided a combat group into position, in absol- 
 ute disregard of his personal safety. He was caught 
 in a heavy barrage and was killed. Next of kin, H. 
 T. Montgomery, father, Goodlett, Texas. 
 
 MOOD, JULIUS A Captain 
 
 Deceased. 26th Infantry. During the fighting 
 of July 19-21, 1918, near Soissons, France, he volun- 
 tarily exposed himself to fire repeatedly in order to 
 get information and direct operations, and was kill- 
 ed while leading a battalion to the attack. Next of 
 kin, Mrs. W. R. Mood, mother, Summerton, S. C. 
 
 MOODY, ROLF Captain 
 
 Deceased. 117th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Beaurevoir, France, Octo- 
 ber 7, 1918. Captain Moody was in command of 
 his company on the left flank of the assaulting bat- 
 talion, when withering machine-gun fire from an old 
 factory building held up the advance of the entire 
 left flank. Realizing the gravity of the situation, he 
 took two squads and led them in an attack on the 
 machine-gun positions over ground swept by ma- 
 chine-gun and shell fire. After a personal encount- 
 er in which he used his pistol and hand grenades, the 
 machine guns were silenced. From there he started 
 toward another machine-gun post, but was mortally 
 wounded before reaching it, dying on the field. 
 Next of kin, H. G. Moody, father. Box 201, Knox- 
 ville, Tenn. 
 
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 MOONEY, ROBERT A Private 
 
 Company F, 322d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Grimaucourt, France, No- 
 vember 10, 1918. Private Mooney voluntarily re- 
 turned through heavy artillery fire to a position for- 
 merly held by his company and rescued a wounded 
 man. Home address, Mrs. Ellen Mooney, mother, 
 R. F. D. 2, Rockford. Ala. 
 
 MOORE, CHARLES J Captain 
 
 Deceased. 7th Regiment Engineers. For extra- 
 ordinary heroism in action on the Andon River, 
 France. Captain Moore went forward under heavy 
 artillery fire, reorganized his men who were in scat- 
 tered units, after they had laid bridges across the 
 Andon River. After being severely wounded, Cap- 
 tain Moore gave instructions to his subordinates 
 for carrying on the work. Next of kin, Mrs. Charles 
 J. Moore, 2002 Whitis Avenue, Austin, Texas. 
 
 MOORE. CLAYTON H Corporal 
 
 Headquarters Company, 138th Infantry. Dur' 
 ing the attack on Hilsenfirst, France, July 6, 1918, 
 while carrying a wounded soldier through machine- 
 gun fire to shelter, he was wounded, but by unusual 
 pluck he brought his comrade to safety, and, realiz- 
 ing the scarcity of stretchers, insisted on others be- 
 ing carried to the rear and himself walking. Home 
 address, Thomas D. Moore, uncle, 5925 Gate Bril- 
 liants Avenue, St. Louis, Mo. 
 
 MOORE, EDWARD RUSSELL •. ■ • 
 
 First Lieutenant 
 
 Pilot, Air Service, 8th Aero Squadron. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Thiaucourt, 
 France, October 9, 1918. Lieutenant Moore, with 
 First Lieutenant Gardner Philip Allen, observer, 
 took advantage of a short period of fair weather 
 during generally unfavorable atmospheric condi- 
 tions to undertake a photographic mission behind 
 the German lines. Accompanied by two protecting 
 planes, they had just commenced their mission when 
 they were attacked by eight enemy planes, which 
 followed them throughout their course, firing at the 
 photographic plane. Lieutenant Moore, pilot, with 
 both firing vdres cut by bullets, a landing wire shot 
 away, his elevators riddled with bullets, and both 
 wings punctured, continued on his prescribed course, 
 although it made him an easy target. Lieutenant 
 Allen was thus enabled in the midst of the attack to 
 take pictures of the exact territory assigned, and he 
 made no attempt to protect the plane with his ma- 
 chine guns. Displaying entire disregard of his per- 
 sonal danger and steadfast devotion to duty, the 
 two officers successfully accomplished their mission. 
 Home address, E. D. Moore, father, 508 South 
 Ninth Street, Columbia, Mo. 
 
 MOORE, ELGIN J. . . Sergeant (First Class) 
 Company C, 314th Field Signal Battalion. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Beauclair, 
 France, November 4-11, 1918. From the 4th to the 
 11th of November, while continually undei heavy 
 shell fire. Sergeant Moore laid and maintained lines 
 of communication within his area with utter disre- 
 gard for his personal safety. Home address, Mrs. 
 Carrie E. Moore, mother, Oshkosh, Nebr. 
 
 MOORE, FRED F Captain 
 
 355th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion north of FUrey, France, September 12, 1918. 
 Wounded in the left shoulder early in the morning 
 while in command of his company, he continued to 
 lead and handle it during the entire day in an effi- 
 cient and gallant manner under fire. He refused to 
 take time to have his wound attended to until late 
 that night after his command had intrenched under 
 fire and was safe. Home address, Mrs. Carrie M. 
 Moore, R. F. D. 2, Stewart, Minn. 
 
 MOORE, FREDERICK P. Jr. . . . Captain 
 Deceased. 30th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Crezancy, France, July 15, 
 1918. During an intense bombardment Captain 
 Moore left shelter and exposed himself constantly 
 in a wood swept by shell fire while encouraging and 
 directing the movement of his company. He was 
 killed by shell fire while on a personal reconnais- 
 sance. Next of kin, Fred P. Moore, father, 21 South 
 Euclid Avenue, Bellevue, Pa. 
 
 MOORE, HAROLD C Sergeant 
 
 Company C, 348th Machine Gun Battalion. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Mont des Al- 
 lieux, France, September 26, 1918. Although 
 wounded by the same shell which mortally wounded 
 his platoon commander, he went to his company for 
 assistance, returned through a heavy shell fire, and 
 helped to carry his commander to a place of safety. 
 He did not report his own wound or receive medical 
 attention until the officer had been cared for. Home 
 address, Mrs. Eva Gerry Moore, wife. Box 262, Up- 
 land, Calif. 
 
 MOORE, JAMES D Corporal 
 
 Company G, 111th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Fismette, France, August 12, 
 1918. With an automatic rifle team, he occupied a 
 house in an advanced position west of Fismette on 
 the night of August 12, the loss of which would have 
 jeopardized his company's position and hindered 
 the military operations then taking place. The en- 
 emy shot a flare into the house, setting fire to it, but 
 Corporal Moore and a companion, under machine- 
 gun and sniper fire in a brilUantly lighted room, ex- 
 tinguished the flames. Home address, Charles G. 
 Moore, father, 2658 Peach Street, Erie, Pa. 
 
 MOORE, JAMES H. Jr Corporal 
 
 Company E, .307th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action in the Argonne Forest, France, 
 October 2, 1918. During an attack, when his pla- 
 toon encountered enemy wire. Corporal Moore 
 calmly went forward and alone proceeded to cut a 
 passage through the wire. While performing this 
 work, he was subjected to the fiercest fire of enemy 
 machine guns and grenades, which wounded over 
 half the platoon. He continued in this work unti 1 
 he accomplished his purpose. Home address, Mrs. 
 A. C. Moore, mother, Ridgway, Mont. 
 
 MOORE, JOHN D. . . Private (First Class) 
 U. S Ambulance Service with the French Army. 
 S. S. U. 551. For extraordinary heroism in action 
 near Somme-Py, France, October 2-9, 1918. During 
 this period Private Moore evacuated the wounded 
 in an advance post under shell and sniper fire. On 
 the nights of October 6 and 7, he drove an ambulance 
 to points beyond the advanced posts to carry in the 
 wounded, under inten.se shell and machine-gun fire. 
 He also assisted the litter bearers in exposed posi- 
 tions in carrying the wounded from the lines to the 
 dressing station. Home address, William G. Moore, 
 father, 257 Bangs Highway West, Haddonfield, N. J. 
 
 MOORE, JOHN H. . . . Second Lieutenant 
 Deceased. Company D, 3d Machine Gun Bat- 
 talion. While courageously leading his section in 
 the face of intense fire near Cutry, France, on July 
 18, 1918, he was knocked down by a shell explosion, 
 but continued his leadership as soon as he regained 
 consciousness and personally reconnoitered the area 
 in advance to find a less dangerous route. He suc- 
 ceeded and thereby made it possible for his men to 
 go forward, but he himself was killed in the under- 
 taking. Next of kin, Mrs. S. L. Moore, mother, De 
 Kalb, Texas. 
 
 MOORE, RAYMOND N Sergeant 
 
 Company B, 124th Machine Gun Battalion. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Consenvoye, 
 
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 HEROES ALL 
 
 France, October 10, 191S. Sergeant Moore led his 
 section of two guns to the aid of an infantry com- 
 pany. Failing in his attempt to establish an advan- 
 tageous position, he alone took his gun 100 yards in 
 advance of the line, exposed to violent machine-gun 
 and artillery fire; and, setting it up, in an open field 
 silenced the fire of enemy machine-gun snipers who 
 had been inflicting heavy losses on our troops. 
 Home address, D. W. Moore, father, Canton, 111. 
 
 MOORE, WALLIS J Captain 
 
 132d Machine Gun Battalion. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near St. Etienne, France, October 
 8, 1918 Captain Moore, although wounded by 
 shrapnel, refused to go the rear, and proceeded to 
 reorganize portions of three infantry platoons, 
 whose officers had become casualties, thus protect- 
 ing the right flank of the 141st Infantry. He went 
 to the rear only after he had been severely gassed. 
 Home address, Mrs. Marguerite Mathers Moore, 
 wife, Austin, Texas. 
 
 MOORE, WILLIAM B. . Second Lieutenant 
 Company M, 6th Regiment, U. S. M. C. On 
 June 6, 1918, he volunteered and took a truck load 
 of ammunition and material into Bouresche, France, 
 over a road swept by artillery and machine-gun fire, 
 thereby relieving a critical situation. Home ad- 
 dress, James Moore, father, 617 West 138th Street, 
 New York City. 
 
 MOORE, WILLIAM E Private 
 
 Company D, 145th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Heurne, Belgium, November 
 4, 1918. Private Moore displayed exceptional per- 
 sonal bravery when, with one other soldier, he went 
 to the assistance of a comrade, who had been attack- 
 ed and wounded by a patrol of eight Germans, res- 
 cued the wounded man and putting the enemy pa- 
 trol to flight. Home address, Mrs. Icy Bell Moore, 
 mother, Station A, Portsmouth, Ohio. 
 
 MOOREFIELD, DICK Sergeant 
 
 Company B, 55th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Jaulny, France, November 4, 
 1918. While leading a patrol in front of our lines. 
 Sergeant Moorefield and his patrol came under ma- 
 chine-gun and rifle fire, and one of his men was se- 
 verely wounded. He crawled forward with his pa- 
 trol until within 20 paces of an enemy gun, when, 
 upon raising his head slightly, he saw the German 
 who was feeding the ammunition to the gun. He 
 shot the man through the head with his rifle and 
 wounded another. When the German gun nearest 
 him jammed he captured it, and another one nearby, 
 together with three prisoners. Sergeant Moore- 
 field jumped into the emplacement, cleared the jam 
 in the gun, and turned it on the enemy guns on the 
 right, silencing them. He then sent his patrol and 
 the prisoners back into our lines, covering their re- 
 treat with one of the captured guns. Home address, 
 Clarence Moorefield, Herndon, Ky. 
 
 MOORELAND. THOMAS A. ... 
 
 . Private (First Class) 
 Company K, 118th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near St. Martin Revere, France, 
 October 17, 1918. He volunteered to go forward 
 with another soldier to attack a machine-gun em- 
 placement which was holding up a part of our line. 
 Advancing over open ground under heavy fire, 
 these two men destroyed the enemy position, cap- 
 turing three prisoners and allowing a resumption of 
 the general advance. Home address, Sam M. 
 Mooreland, father, 185 Young Street, Concord, 
 N. C. 
 
 MORAN, PATRICK J Private 
 
 81st Company, 6th Machine Gun Battalion, U. 
 S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
 Thiaucourt, France, September 15, 1918. Passing 
 from one gun to another, at all times exposing him- 
 self to great danger, carrying ammunition and en- 
 
 couraging his comrades. Private Moran showed 
 great devotion to duty. When his company com- 
 mander had become seriously wounded, he left his 
 place of shelter and carried him to a first-aid station. 
 Home address, Mrs. Catherine Moran, mother, 
 Aberdeen, Wash. 
 
 MORAN, RUSSELL Private 
 
 Battery E, 12th Field Artillery. For extraordin- 
 ary heroism in action near Somme-Py, France, Oc- 
 tober 4-5, 1918. During a violent enemy counter- 
 barrage. Private Moran, with Private Harley S. Ed- 
 wards, remained on duty for 14 hours repairing the 
 telephone line from their battery position to the bat- 
 talion post of command, 250 meters away. Within 
 this period the wires were cut by shell fire more than 
 20 times, but these two soldiers, displaying remark- 
 able coolness and disregard of danger, promptly 
 mended all breaks and maintained constant com- 
 munication between the battalion and the battery 
 commander. Next of kin, Mrs. Charles Moran, 
 mother, 1321 Mary Street, Utica, N. Y. 
 
 MOREHEAD, HERBERT . . . Sergeant 
 Company D, 3d Machine Gun Battalion. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Very. France, 
 October 9, 1918. Sergeant Morehead led forward 
 two reorganized squads of machine gunners during 
 an intense shelling, in order to protect an open flank, 
 on which a counter attack was imminent. Entirely 
 exposed, he placed his guns in a most effective posi- 
 tion, resisting until the enemy had been thrown 
 back, although severely wounded in the combat. 
 Home address, Mrs. Harriet Morehead, mother, 
 Detroit, Mich. 
 
 MORELAND. OSCAR E Corporal 
 
 96th Company, 6th U. S. M. C. For extraordin- 
 ary heroism in action near Blanc Mont, France, Oc- 
 tober 3-5, 1918. Although Corporal Morel and was 
 wounded he refused to go to the rear, but remained 
 on duty throughout the two days' action, during 
 which time he distinguished himself in grenade 
 fighting at close range, organizing the flank of his 
 company and holding it against three counter- 
 attacks, and killing or capturing all the members of 
 a hostile patrol. Home address, Maude Moreland, 
 mother, General Delivery, Indianola, 111. 
 
 MOREY, FRANK C Private 
 
 Deceased. Company M, 357th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Foret Ven- 
 cheres, France, September 13, 1918. As a battalion 
 runner, he constantly exposed him.self during a six- 
 hour bombardment to maintain liaison. After pass- 
 ing repeatedly through the enemy barrage to deliver 
 important mes.sages, he volunteered to accompany 
 or lead a reconnaissance patrol to investigate enemy 
 activities which he had noticed while on his mis- 
 sions of liaison and obtained valuable information 
 for his commander. Home address, Mrs. Stephen 
 Morey, May, Okla. 
 
 MORGAN, ERNEST Private 
 
 Company I, 118th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Vaux-Andigny, France, Oc- 
 tober 12, 1918. While his company was consolidat- 
 ing its position. Private Morgan crept out in full 
 view of the enemy and took up a position in a shell 
 hole 50 yards from the enemy's lines. He remained 
 there throughout the day without food or water and 
 sniped at and killed ten of the enemy. His deadly 
 aim kept down the observation from the German 
 lines and enabled his company to carry on the work 
 of consolidation. Home address, C. A. Morgan, fa- 
 ther, 500 Wise Street, High Point, N. C. 
 
 MORGAN, FRANCIS M. . . First Lieutenant 
 353d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion during the Argonne-Meuse offensive, Novem- 
 ber 1-11, 1918. Although severely wounded, Lieut- 
 
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 enant Morgan maintained command of two pla- 
 toons throughout the offensive, personally leading 
 patrols through enemy territory and breaking up 
 enemy resistance on the flanks which were holding 
 up the advance of his neighboring units. Home ad- 
 dress, F. A. Morgan, father, Ravenswood, W. Va. 
 
 MORGAN, GEORGE Private 
 
 Battery C, 151st Field Artillery. For extraordin- 
 ary heroism in action near Suippes, France, July 15, 
 1918. While on duty as a runner, carrying a mes- 
 sage to his battery. Private Morgan fell wounded 
 before reaching his destination, but in spite of suffer- 
 ing severe pain he crawled the remainder of the dis- 
 tance on his hands and knees and delivered the mes- 
 sage. Home address, C. H. Morgan, father, 938 
 York Street, St. Paul, Minn. 
 
 MORGAN, JOHN W Corporal 
 
 Company D, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Medeah Ferme, France, Oc- 
 tober 3, 1918. All of his superiors having been killed 
 by a nest of machine guns. Corporal Morgan took 
 command of his platoon and, in an extremely diffi- 
 cult attack, wiped out a nest of five machine guns. 
 Home address, W. E. Morgan, brother, 3807 De- 
 coursey Avenue, Latonia, Ky. 
 
 MORGAN, HANS E Private 
 
 Company B, 47th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Sergy, France, August 1, 
 1918. After all the other members of his automatic 
 rifle squad had been wounded and evacuated and he 
 himself wounded three times. Private Morgan re- 
 mained at his post, operating his automatic rifle 
 against a machine-gun nest until his supply of am- 
 munition was exhausted. He then turned his rifle 
 over to another squad before being evacuated. 
 Home address, Hans C. Morgan, Axin, Mich. 
 
 MORGAN, VERN A. . . . First Lieutenant 
 355th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Beaufort, France, November 4, 1918. 
 Although he was wounded early in the engagement 
 by shrapnel. Lieutenant Morgan, after receiving 
 first-aid treatment, immediately returned to his 
 company and led it throughout the day. After tak- 
 ing the town of Beaufort, he pushed on with his 
 command to its objective through heavy artillery 
 and machine-gun fire, 40 per cent of his company be- 
 coming casualties. Home address, C. A. Morgan, 
 father, 424 Harrison Street, Council Bluffs, Iowa. 
 
 MORISON, JAMES H. S. . . First Lieutenant 
 Medical Corps, attached 117th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near BeUicourt, 
 France, September 29, 1918. After being knocked 
 unconscious into a shell hole, and although suffer- 
 ing acutely from the shock. Lieutenant Morison re- 
 joined his company and continued to care for the 
 wounded in the open and under intense shell fire. 
 His respirator having been blown away by the ex- 
 ploding shell, this mission was rendered much more 
 precarious by enemy gas shells. He remained at 
 his first-aid station through an intense barrage which 
 killed several of the stretcher bearers and helpers at 
 this point, evacuating the wounded with great ra- 
 pidity until he was severely wounded and forced to 
 be evacuated. Home address, Mrs. Lucile Morison, 
 wife, Cumberland Gap, Tenn. 
 
 MORITZ, MAX F Sergeant 
 
 Company A, 4th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Mont St. Pere, France, July 
 22, 1918. After his platoon had captured a German 
 field piece in the woods near Mont St. Pere and re- 
 turned to the town. Sergeant Moritz voluntarily re- 
 mained behind with a wounded comrade, in a woods 
 infested by enemy snipers, and after nightfall 
 brought the wounded man to a place of safety. 
 Home address, Mrs. Minnie Moritz, mother, 416 
 Vine Street. Camden, N. J. 
 
 MORNINGSTAR, LEROY . . . Sergeant 
 Medical Department, 23d Infantry. Sick, gassed, 
 and stunned by shells, he remained at his post on 
 duty under heavy fire and bravely assisted in the 
 succoring of soldiers who had been injured, near 
 Vaux, France, July 1, 1918. Home address, Mrs. 
 Elsie Mondorff, sister, 502 Wood Street, St. Peters- 
 burg, Fla. 
 
 MORPHEW, JOHN E Sergeant 
 
 Company C, 357th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action in the offensive against the St. 
 Mihiel salient, France, September 12, 1918. This 
 soldier showed utter fearlessness and bravery of a 
 high order throughout the drive. He took two ma- 
 chine-gun nests single-handed, in both cases killing 
 the gunners and taking the other members of the 
 crews prisoners. He took 35 prisoners during the 
 first day, entering dugouts alone and disarming the 
 occupants. Home address, James A. Morphew. 
 Trousdale. Okla. 
 
 MORRIS, EDW. M. . . Second Lieutenant 
 Pilot, Air Service. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Landres-et-St. Georges, France, October 
 30, 1918. Unable to complete a photographic mis- 
 sion, owing to motor trouble. Lieutenant Morris, 
 with his observer, made a reconnaissance behind the 
 German lines. They dispersed a battalion of enemy 
 troops, and although twice attacked by enemy pa- 
 trols, drove them off and each case brought down 
 one enemy plane. They remained in the air until 
 their motor failed completely. Home address, Mrs. 
 Rose Morris, 109 West 129th Street, New York 
 City. 
 
 MORRIS, EFFINGHAM B. Jr. . . Major 
 
 313th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Montfaucon, France, September 27, 1918. 
 Leading his battalion in attack. Major Morris, then 
 a captain, was painfully wounded in the leg, but 
 continued in command during the four days' action 
 that followed. By his persistence in remaining de- 
 spite his severe wound, Major Morris set an ex- 
 ample which contributed largely to the success of 
 the operations. Home address, Mrs. JuUa P. Mor- 
 ris, wife, 225 South Eighth Street, Philadelphia. Pa. 
 
 MORRIS, HARLAND D Sergeant 
 
 Company H, 60th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Cunel, France, October 15, 
 1918. Advancing under intense artillery and ma- 
 chine-gun fire. Sergeant Morris displayed marked 
 coolness and disregard of danger in personally clear- 
 ing the right flank of his company of dangerous 
 snipers. In so doing he was severely wounded but 
 he nevertheless reorganized his detachment and held 
 the position. Home address, O. P. Morris, Sulphur 
 Springs, Indiana. 
 
 MORRIS, HUBERT C Sergeant 
 
 Company H, 61st Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Dun-sur-Meuse, France, No- 
 vember 5, 1918. Advancing alone. Sergeant Morris 
 attacked a machine-gun nest, capturing the entire 
 crew, and preventing surprise fire on an exposed 
 flank of his company. Home address, Mrs. Grace 
 Morris, wife. 111 Viana Street, Anna, 111. 
 
 MORRIS, JOHN P Corporal 
 
 Company H, 111th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Les Grands Bois Chateau de 
 Diable, France, August 10, 1918. After his organ- 
 ization had been compelled to retire in the face of a 
 strong enemy attack, he made a reconnaissance of 
 the bed of the Vesle River, and, wading through 
 water shoulder deep, under heavy machine-gun fire, 
 made five trips, carrying wounded from the north 
 bank to a dressing station south of the river. Home 
 address. E. C. Morris, father, 3121 Powelton 
 Avenue, Philadelphia, Pa. 
 
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 MORRIS, THOMAS H. . Private (First Class) 
 316th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Montfaucon, France, September 30, 1918. 
 Although severely wounded in the thigh, Private 
 Morris continued to carry messages from the line to 
 battalion headquarters, exposed at all times to terri- 
 fic machine-gun fire. Home address, Craddoe T. 
 Morris, father, 306 School Street, Scranton, Pa. 
 
 MORRIS, WILLIAM H. H Major 
 
 360th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Villers-devant Dun, France, November 1, 
 1918. During darkness, he led his battalion in an 
 attack under heavy artillery and machine-gun fire. 
 Upon reaching a hill, he exposed himself to heavy 
 fire to reconnoiter personally the enemy position 
 and then, although wounded by a machine-gun bul- 
 let, heroically led his battalion in their advance, re- 
 fusing to be evacuated, inspiring his men by his per- 
 sonal courage. Home address, Mrs. William H. H. 
 Morris, 314 West Duval Street, Germantown, Phila- 
 delphia, Pa. 
 
 MORRISON, HUGH J. V Private 
 
 Company K, 107th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action east of Ronssoy, France, Septem- 
 ber 29, 1918. Private Morrison, with three other 
 soldiers, went out into an open field under heavy 
 shell and machine-gun fire and succeeded in carry- 
 ing back to our lines four seriously wounded men. 
 Home address, Mrs. Mary Morrison, mother, 6 
 Glenwood Avenue, Poughkeepsie, N. Y. 
 
 MORRISON, JESSE S Sergeant 
 
 Headquarters Company, 142d Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Attigny, France, 
 October 14, 1918. Sergeant Morrison drove a mo- 
 torcycle through intense artillery fire and assisted in 
 the rescue of a wounded soldier under machine-gun 
 fire, driving back with him under intense bombard- 
 ment to the dressing station. Home address, A. D. 
 Morrison, father, Moody, Texas. 
 
 MORRISON, JOHN . . Second Lieutenant 
 Deceased. 322d Field Artillery. For extraordi- 
 nary heroism in action near MoUeville Farm, 
 France, October 14-15, 1918. As liaison officer be- 
 tween the infantry and artillery he exemplified in 
 the highest degree the spirit of bravery, devotion to 
 duty and self-sacrifice. He crawled beyond the 
 front line in the face of intense machine-gun and ar- 
 tillery fire, with a telephone strapped on his back, in 
 order to direct the preparatory fire of the artillery. 
 On the following day he accompanied the advance 
 infantry battalion in the attack, and under the most 
 difficult circumstances established and maintained 
 liaison with the artillery. In the faithful perfor- 
 mance of these duties this gallant officer lost his life. 
 Next of kin, Harley J. Morrison, father, 3495 
 Brookline Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio. 
 
 MORRISON, JULIAN K. . Second Lieutenant 
 Tank Corps. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion in the Bois Quart de Reserve, France, Septem- 
 ber 12, 1918. Preceding his tanks on foot. Lieuten- 
 ant Morrison captured a machine-gun nest. Though 
 he was twice wounded, he continued in action for 
 two days thereafter. For the following act of ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Very, France, 
 
 September 28, 1918, Lieutenant Morrison is 
 awarded an Oak-Leaf Cluster, to be worn with 
 the distinguished-service cross: During the at- 
 tack on Charpentry and theBois de Montrebeau, 
 he led a platoon of five tanks, directing his tanks 
 on foot, 400 yards in advance of infantry, under 
 intense fire. Three of his tanks were put out of 
 
 action by artillery fire, but he continued in action 
 with the remaining two until dark, when he direct- 
 ed the work of rescuing the crews. Home address, 
 A. J. Salley, 247 East Broad Street, Statesville, 
 N. C. 
 
 MORRISON, LYMAN N Private 
 
 Company A, 125th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Juvigny, France, August 3, 
 1918. He displayed marked bravery in repeatedly 
 carrying messages to the front lines over terrain 
 swept by intense artillery and machine-gun fire. 
 Still under heavy fire, he assisted wounded soldiers 
 he found in exposed positions. His heroism was an 
 in.spiration to tho.«e near him. Home address, Sam- 
 uel A. Morrison, father, 410 Mill Street, Kalamazoo, 
 Mich. 
 
 MORRISON. OTHO K. . . First Lieutenant 
 60th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Cunel, France, October 15, 1918; and at 
 Juvigny, France, November 10, 1918. Lieutenant 
 Morrison displayed exceptional courage and leader- 
 ship when, being cut off by the enemy with his bat- 
 talion command and a small detachment from bat- 
 talion headquarters, he led patrols and drove off 
 enemy machine-gunners who had infiltrated to with- 
 in striking distance of the group. On November 10, 
 he led his cornpany against the fortified heights of 
 Juvigny, driving back the enemy for more than a 
 kilometer. Home address, Mrs. Fannie J. Morri- 
 son, mother, Gatesville, Texas. 
 
 MORRISSEY, EDWARD P. . . . Private 
 Company C, 302d Engineers. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bazoches, France, August 25- 
 26, 1918. Private Morrissey and another soldier 
 had become separated from their detachment and 
 were forced to take shelter for five and a half days. 
 He rescued a wounded soldier from exposure to ma- 
 chine-gun and shell fire and later attacked a ma- 
 chine-gun nest in his direct front. In the attack he 
 killed two of the enemy with hand grenades, and 
 subsequently returned to our lines, assisting the 
 wounded comrade to safety. Home address, John 
 P. Morrissey, father, 41 Greenwood Place, Buffalo, 
 N. Y. 
 
 MORROW, HOWARD H. . Private (First Class) 
 Deceased. Company F, 115th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Bois de Consen- 
 voye, France, October 8, 1918. Going forward 
 from his own lines through terrific machine-gun and 
 artillery fire. Private Morrow rescued and brought 
 to safety a wounded comrade. In the action of the 
 next few days he was so severely wounded that he 
 died shortly afterwards. Next of kin. Miss Theresa 
 Morrow sister, Washington, D. C. 
 
 MORROW, WILLIAM M Colonel 
 
 7th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion at Claire Chenes, north of Montfaucon, France, 
 October 20-21, 1918. On October 20, 1918, when 
 the Claire Chense had been taken by the troops of 
 his command and a hostile counterattack had forced 
 them back over the ground gained in the morning's 
 fighting. Colonel Morrow at once took personal 
 command of the battalion engaged in the operations, 
 reorganized it, and with distinguished gallantry and 
 inspiring example led his men to a victorious count- 
 erattack, drove the enemy from the woods, secured 
 its possession, and consolidated it. On October 21 
 he again displayed the same qualities of leadership 
 and personal gallantry in the successful assault on 
 Hill No. 299. Home address, Mrs. William M. Mor- 
 row, wife. Box 38, Algonac, Mich. 
 
 MORSE, GUY E. . . . Second Lieutenant 
 Deceased. Observer, 135th Aero Squadron. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near VUcey-sur- 
 Trey, France, September 12, 1918. Lieutenant 
 Morse, with First Lieutenant Wilbur C. Sutter, pi- 
 lot, fearlessly volunteered for the perilous mission 
 of locating the enemy's advance unit in the rear of 
 the Hindenburg line. Disregarding the hail of ma- 
 chine-gun fire and bursting of antiaircraft shells, 
 they invaded the enemy's territory at low altitude 
 and accomplished their mission, securing for our 
 
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 staff information of the greatest importance. These 
 two gallant officers at once returned to the lines and 
 undertook another reconnaissance mission, from 
 which they failed to return |. Lieutenant Morse's 
 body was found and buried by an artillery unit. 
 Next of kin, Ernest Morse, father, 4328 Harrison 
 Street, Kansas City, Mo. 
 
 MORTON, LAWRENCE A. .... 
 
 .Private (First Class) 
 Company H, 4th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Les Evaux, France, July 10, 
 1918. After being badly wounded, Private Morton 
 continued to perform his duties as runner at a relay 
 post on the front line under heavy machine-gun fire. 
 Home address, Mrs. Salina Morton, mother, 312 
 Magee Street, Jeanette, Pa. 
 
 MOSELEY, JAMES A. . . First Lieutenant 
 Deceased. 166th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Suippe, France, July 15, 
 1918. When two others had failed, one killed and 
 the other wounded. Lieutenant Moseley left his 
 shelter during a most intense enemy artillery bom- 
 bardment, searched for and located a wounded cor- 
 poral of his platoon, bringing him a distance of more 
 than 400 yards to safety. Next of kin, Mrs. Anna 
 Moseley, mother, 56 Douglas Road, Glen Ridge, 
 N.J. 
 
 MOSES, ELLISON Private 
 
 Company C, 371st Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Ardeuil, France, September 
 30, 1918. After his company had been forced to 
 withdraw from an advanced position, under severe 
 machine-gun and artillery fire, this soldier went for- 
 ward and rescued wounded soldiers, working per- 
 sistently until all of them had been carried to shel- 
 ter. Home address, Susan Davis, sister, Box 10, R. 
 F. D. 1, Mayesville, S. C. 
 
 MOSHER. HENRY E Captain 
 
 Deceased. 28th Infantry. During a heavy bom- 
 bardment near Cantigny, France, May 28, 1918, he 
 displayed heroic conduct and utter disregard of his 
 own safety while successfully directing the consoli- 
 dation and defense of the position taken by his com- 
 mand. After succeeding in the accomplishment of 
 his task he was struck by enemy fire and killed. 
 Next of kin. Stiles B. Mosher, father, 54 West Mo- 
 sher Street, Falconer, N. Y. 
 
 MOSKOWITZ, DANIEL .... Private 
 Company F, 108th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Ronssoy, France, September 
 28, 1918. Private Moskowitz exhibited exceptional 
 bravery by leaving shelter and going out into an 
 open field under heavy machine-gun and shell fire 
 to rescue wounded soldiers. Home address, Her- 
 man Moskowitz, father, New York City. 
 
 MOSLEY, GAINES Captain 
 
 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near St. Etienne, France, October 
 4, 1918. As commander of an assault company. 
 Captain Mos'ey displayed exceptional courage in 
 carrying his line forward during a heavy artillery 
 and machine-gun barrage. Home address, Mrs. 
 Hayes Weeks, sister, Aiken, S. C. 
 
 MOSS, THOMAS M Private 
 
 Company I, 324th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action in Bois de Manheulles, France, 
 November 9, 1918. With utter disrepard for per- 
 sonal safety. Private Moss went forward under in- 
 tense machine-gun fire to rescue an officer who had 
 been mortally wounded. Home address, William 
 W. Moss, United States Post-Office, Gneiss, N. C. 
 
 MOTLEY, FRANK L Corporal 
 
 Company M, 139th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 
 heroism in action near Apremont, France, Septem- 
 ber 29, 1918. When the enemy was counter-attack- 
 ing, having succeeded in planting machine-guns be- 
 hind a smoke screen, he advanced with utter disre- 
 gard of personal danger and jumped into an enemy 
 machine-gun nest where there were about 15 Ger- 
 mans. Single-handed, he killed the gunner and 
 loader, and engaged the remainder of the Germans 
 until he received help from his platoon. Home ad- 
 dress, William B. Mitchell, uncle, in care of Meuller- 
 Keller Candy Company, St. Joseph, Mo. 
 
 MOTLEY, ROBERT E. . . First Lieutenant 
 Dental Corps, 125th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Chateau-Thierry. France, 
 July 31-August 7, near Verdun, France, October 14- 
 16, 1918. Realizing the need of medical attention 
 at the front. Lieutenant Motley went beyond the 
 scope of his duties as dentist by advancing with the 
 infantry and establishing and maintaining dressing 
 station with the leading elements of his command. 
 For seven days, from July 31 to August 7, he safely 
 evacuated many patients by his prompt and fear- 
 less action. He again volunteered and went for- 
 ward in the attack of October 14-16, and on the lat- 
 ter date, carried a message back to the supply offi- 
 cer, requesting food for the men. Although wound- 
 ed and badly gassed, he accomplished his mission, 
 refusing evacuation until the food was started for 
 the lines. Home address. Dr. E. G. Motley, bro- 
 ther, Verden, 111. 
 
 MOTTERN, VIRGIL C. . Sergeant (First Class) 
 Deceased. Company C, 105th Field Signal Bat- 
 talion. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
 Mazingheim, France, October 19, 1918. Sergeant 
 Mottern lost his life while personally laying a tele- 
 phone line over exceedingly dangerous ground, un- 
 der continuous artillery fire which had caused a 
 great loss among the runners. He attempted the 
 laying of this line in order to give his men a rest in 
 a place of safety. Next of kin, George C. Mottern, 
 father, Jonesboro, Tean. 
 
 MOUNTS, WAYNE D Private 
 
 Company D, 15th Machine Gun Battalion. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Breuilles, 
 France, November 4, 1918. Although suffering 
 painfully from a severe shoulder wound. Private 
 Mounts refused to reveal his condition, but courage- 
 ously remained on duty until the termination of 
 hostilities seven days later. Home address, Mahaon 
 Mounts, father, Lindsay, W. Va. 
 
 MOYER, RALPH Private 
 
 Company F, 103d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bois de St. Remy, France, 
 September 12, 1918. Although painfully wounded 
 while cutting wires under terrific shell fire. Private 
 Moyer refused to be evacuated and continued at his 
 work until a lane had been opened and his platoon 
 had passed through. He then joined his platoon and 
 engaged in the battle until he became so weak from 
 his wounds that he had to be sent to the rear. 
 Home address, Amos A. Moyer, father, Route 25, 
 Valencia. Kans. 
 
 MOYNAHAN, TIMOTHY J. . . . Major 
 146th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Cierges, France, September 28-30, 1918. 
 Displaying remarkable personal courage and lead- 
 ership. Major Moynahan personally led his battal- 
 ion without support. On either flank, through ter- 
 rific artillery bombardment, in the face of direct 
 machine-gun fire and enfilading fire from one-pound- 
 er guns on the right, capturing his objective on the 
 ridge east of Cierges and repelling four hostile count- 
 erattacks. Home address, P. A. Moynahan, bro- 
 ther, 249 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, N. Y. 
 
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 MOYSE, HERMAN . . . First Lieutenant 
 125th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Cierges, northeast of Chateau-Thierry, 
 France, July 31, 1918. After advancing through 
 five stages of artillery barrage and machine-gun fire, 
 he led a patrol of five men forward to capture two 
 machine guns which were endangering the success 
 of the operation. Although seriously wounded in 
 the chest and foot by machine-gun fire, he would 
 not consent to being taken to the rear until the guns 
 had been captured. Home address, Simon Moyse, 
 father, 805 Main Street, Baton Rouge, La. 
 
 MUDGE, JOSIAH B. Jr. . . First Lieutenant 
 6th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action at Frapelle, France, August 17, 1918. He 
 displayed notable courage and determination by 
 leading his company to its objective through a 
 heavy enemy barrage of high-explosive gas shells. 
 Although gassed and wounded in the leg by a shell 
 fragment, he remained in command of his company 
 until it was relieved. Home address, Mrs. Josiah 
 B. Mudge, mother, 922 Bertrand Street, Manhat- 
 tan, Kans. 
 
 MUDGETT, BRYAN . . Second Lieutenant 
 357th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near St. Mihiel, France, September 12-13, 1918. 
 On several occasions during the advance of Septem- 
 ber 12, Lieutenant Mudgett out-maneuvered enemy 
 machine guns, capturing both guns and crew. On 
 the night of September 12-13, he led a patrol of two 
 squads through the German lines, advancing over 
 1,000 yards to the front of the line of resistance, cap- 
 tured a German battery, one non-commissioned 
 officer, and seven men. He then fought his way- 
 back through the enemy's lines, losing but one pri- 
 soner before meeting the advancing American 
 troops. Home address, Mrs. Bryan Mudgett, wife, 
 Carlsbad, N. Mex. 
 
 MUELLER, JOSEPH Jr. . Private (First Class) 
 Company F, 127th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Jametz, France, November 
 10-11, 1918. Private Mueller, a runner, successfully 
 maintained Liaison between his company, which 
 formed the liaison group with another division, and 
 regimental headquarters, promptly carrjdng numer- 
 ous messages across an area under heavy fire. 
 Home address, Joseph MeuUer, father, 1029 Wal- 
 nut Street, Milwaukee, Wis. 
 
 MUHLENBERG, FREDERICK A. . Captain 
 314th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Nantillois, France, September 26-30, 1918. 
 As regimental adjutant he displayed the utmost dis- 
 regard for personal danger in assisting his regimen- 
 tal commander in maintaining liaison with the front 
 lines. After being painfully wounded and gassed by 
 a bursting gas shell, this officer refused to be evacu- 
 ated, but remained on duty, carrying orders to the 
 front line and bringing back valuable information, 
 until he was ordered to the rear. Home address, 
 Mrs. Elizabeth Y. Muhlenberg, wife, 244 West Col- 
 fax Avenue, Denver, Colo. 
 
 MULHALL, HENRY T Sergeant 
 
 Company G, 23rd Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near St. Etienne-a-Arnes, France, 
 October 3-9, 1918. Sergeant Mulhall led his platoon 
 against a machine-gun nest and continued to his ob- 
 jective after being wounded. He was instrumental 
 in capturing three prisoners and one machine gun. 
 Home address, Mary Mulhall, 762 Alter Street, 
 Hazleton, Pa. 
 
 MULLEN, ROGERS H. . . First Lieutenant 
 6th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Romagne, France, October 14, 1918, and 
 near Fontaines, France, November 7, 1918. Lieut- 
 enant Mullen, on October 14, under heavy machine- 
 
 gun and artillery fire, personally led an attack on 
 enemy machine-gun nests, capturing three machine- 
 guns, and numerous prisoners. On November 7 he 
 attacked and captured an enemy machine-gun nest 
 which was holding up the advance of his company, 
 taking machine guns and 16 prisoners. Home ad- 
 dress, Mrs. Roger J. Mullen, mother, 2017 East 
 Seventy-second Street, Chicago, lU. 
 
 MULLIGAN, JAMES J Private 
 
 Company I, 114th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bois De Ormont, France, Oc- 
 tober 12, 1918. Private Mulligan volunteered to 
 carry a message from the firing line to the rear over 
 a route commonly known as the "Valley of Death," 
 under heavy machine-gun and shell fire. During 
 the journey, he was severely wounded in the thigh 
 and leg, but delivered his message. Instead of wait- 
 ing for treatment, Private Mulligan hopped and 
 crawled back to the firing line with his answer. 
 Home address, Mrs. Mary A. Mulligan, 109 North 
 Terrace Avenue, Mount Vernon, N. Y. 
 
 MULLIN, RAY H Sergeant 
 
 Machine Gun Company, 30th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Crezancy, 
 France, July 15, 1918. After his gun crew had been 
 bombed out of the emplacement by the enemy com- 
 ing from the rear. Sergeant Mullin continued with 
 the aid of one man, to fire his gun, even after his 
 hand had been wholly shot off. Home address, J. 
 Mullin, father. Peoples, Ky. 
 
 MULLINS, SAM Private 
 
 Deceased. Company H, 119th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Bellicourt, 
 France, September 29, 1918. When certain units of 
 his company were halted by heavy enemy fire, he 
 was sent to them successively and, displaying mark- 
 ed personal bravery and leadership, carried them 
 forward under heavy fire. He led two squads for- 
 ward under heavy fire and flanked a machine-gun 
 emplacement, which had blocked his company's ad- 
 vance. In this undertaking, he was mortally 
 wounded. Next of kin, Jim W. Mullins, father, To- 
 go, Miss. 
 
 MULTER, WALTON L Private 
 
 Company B, 6th Machine Gun Battalion, U. S. 
 M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near St. 
 Etienne, France, October 5, 1918. He voluntarily 
 went forward for a distance of 800 meters under 
 heavy shell fire and rescued a wounded soldier who 
 had been left there the night before when the ad- 
 vance patrols had been withdrawn. Home address, 
 William Multer, father, Kingston, Pa. 
 
 MUNCASTER, JOHN H Major 
 
 11th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Cune, France, October, 1918. After the 
 loss of all his company commanders. Major Mun- 
 caster advanced at the head of his battalion, lead- 
 ing the men from a very disadvantageous position 
 to the capture of a nearby hill held by the enemy. 
 In the counterattack which followed he not only, 
 commanded the men of his battalion personally 
 but assisted in the defense of the position. Home 
 address, Mrs. John H. Muncaster, wife, Florence, 
 S. C. 
 
 MUNROE, GEORGE Private 
 
 Deceased Company K, 104th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Chateau- 
 Thierry, France, July 20-23. 1918. Private Mun- 
 roe, acting as a runner, carried messages through 
 heavy artillery fire with absolute fearlessness until 
 killed. Next of kin, George Searles, friend, 93 West 
 Street, East Hampton, Mass. 
 
 MUNRO, GEORGE N Captain 
 
 Deceased. 5th Train, Headquarters and Military 
 
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE CROSS 
 
 Police. For extraordinary heioisni in action near 
 Cunel, France, October 15, 1918 Organizing a 
 company of men who had become separated from 
 their own organizations. Captain Munro led them 
 with exceptional skill and bravery in an attack, 
 materially aiding in the advance In the course of 
 the assault this officer was killed by machine-gun 
 fire. Next of kin, Mrs. George N. Munro, wife, 
 Buena Vista, Ga. 
 
 MUNROE, WILLIAM A Sergeant 
 
 Medical Department, 125th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Sergy, France, 
 July 28 to August 2, 1918. Sergeant Munroe volun- 
 tarily left his aid station and went to the field of ac- 
 tion to deliver first aid to men in the most advanced 
 positions. He tended the wounded under the most 
 intense machine-gun and shell fire, and successfully 
 carried a large number to places of comparative 
 safety. His courage and cheerfulness under such 
 hazardous circumstances did much to keep up the 
 spirits of both the wounded whom he served and the 
 men fighting in that vicinity. Home address, Mrs. 
 Eva Munroe, wife, Saginaw, Mich. 
 
 MURDOCH, ROBERT H. . First Lieutenant 
 Deceased. Medical Corps, 47th Infantry. For 
 repeated acts of extraordinary heroism in action at 
 Sergy, France, July 29-.31, 1918; and at St. Thibaut, 
 France, August 6-12, 1918. Accompanying his bat- 
 talion in the attack on Sergy, Lieutenant Murdoch 
 advanced for more than a mile under heavy shell 
 fire, and as soon as the southern half of the town had 
 been taken he established his dressing station, 
 maintaining it during the three days of fighting un- 
 der constant and severe bombardment. When his 
 battalion went into action at St. Thibaut this faith- 
 ful officer again displayed heroic devotion to duty by 
 working in his dressing station under the most try- 
 ing conditions for six days while the town was bom- 
 barded with gas and high- explosive shells. Next of 
 kin, Mrs. N. Ophelia Murdoch, 17 West South 
 Street. Wilkes-Barre. Pa. 
 
 MURNANE. STANLEY T. . . . Private 
 Company D, Seventh Engineers. For extraor- 
 dinary heroism in action near Brieulles, France, No- 
 vember 4-5, 1918. When three of the boats support- 
 ing a pontoon bridge across the Meuse River were 
 destroyed by artillery fire. Private Murnane volun- 
 tarily waded into the stream under heavy artillery 
 and machine-gun fire and held up the deck of the 
 bridge until new boats were launched and placed in- 
 to position. Home address, Mrs. Mary Murnane, 
 mother, 2228 Marie Avenue, St. Paul, Minn. 
 
 MURPHY, ALBERT R Private 
 
 Medical Department, 111th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action at Fismes and Fis- 
 mette. France, August 10-13, 1918. He volunteered 
 to rescue five wounded men who had become de- 
 tached from their company and were unable to re- 
 join it because of their injuries. By fearlessly pass- 
 ing back and forth through enemy fire he succeeded 
 in this undertaking. Home address, Joseph Mur- 
 phy, father, 1266 South Twenty-third Street, Phila- 
 delphia, Pa. 
 
 MURPHY. EDWARD F Corporal 
 
 Company D, 104th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Verdun, France, October 16, 
 1918. When his platoon was nearly surrounded by 
 a superior force of the enemy. Corporal Murphy 
 held off the enemy by his rifle fire until his comrades 
 could withdraw, he himself being severely wounded 
 while covering their retreat. Home address. Ed- 
 ward F. Murphy, father, 8 Fairmont Street, Fitch- 
 burg, Mass. 
 
 MURPHY, JAMES A Sergeant 
 
 Company B, 26th Infantry. With his patrol lead- 
 
 er he cut and crawled through 12 strands of wire in 
 front of an enemy listening post, and with coolness 
 and nerve killed one of the sentinels who was firing 
 at the patrol leader. Home address, Mrs. Isabella 
 Murphy, mother. Box 561, Sault St. Marie, Mich. 
 
 MURPHY. JAMES J Corporal 
 
 Company K, 307th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action in the Forest of Argonne, France, 
 October 4, 1918. On October 4. while his company 
 with two battalions of the 308th Infantry were sur- 
 rounded by the enemy in the Forest of Argonne, 
 Corporal Murphy rushed through a severe mnchine- 
 gun and shell fire for a distance of 75 yards and car- 
 ried a severely wounded comrade to a place of safe- 
 ty Home address, William Murphy, brother, 58 
 Hull Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. 
 
 MURPHY, JOHN D. . . Lieutenant Colonel 
 26th Division. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Epieds, France, July 22, 1918. Lieutenant 
 Colonel (then major) Murphy led a small daylight 
 patrol to reconnoiter the enemy's outpost line En- 
 countering machine-gun fire, he sheltered his patrol 
 and alone went forward in the face of continuous 
 fire, to reconnoiter the town of Epieds. Assuring 
 himself of the strength of the enemy, he returned 
 over the same route, reporting to his brigade head- 
 quarters with information of the greatest value. 
 Home address, Daniel J. Murphy, father, 4 Grove 
 Street, Natick, Mass. 
 
 MURPHY, JOHN H. . . . First Lieutenant 
 356th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Fuilly, France, November 10 and 11, 1918. 
 Lieutenant Murphy and four soldiers flanked a ma- 
 chine-gun nest of three guns, only to be fired on 
 directly at 30 yards. Charging the guns they met 
 hand-to-hand resistance, but repulsed the enemy, 
 capturing the guns. Lieutenant Murphy was 
 wounded twice, and three of his men were killed. 
 Home address, M. J. Murphy, father, Gordon Court 
 Apartments, Detroit, Mich. 
 
 MURPHY, JOHN J. . . Private (First Class) 
 Battery F, 148th Field Artillery. For extraordin- 
 ary heroism in action near Nantillnis, France, Oc- 
 tober 31, 1918. Private Murphy displayed a re- 
 markable example of heroism by carrying two 
 wounded men from the gun pit after being seriously 
 wounded himself when a German shell exploded 
 within a few feet of the piece which was being load- 
 ed, setting fire to several boxes of powder and to the 
 camouflage covering of the pit. After carrying the 
 wounded men to safety, he returned to the pit, clos- 
 ed the breech of the piece, verified its laying, and 
 fired it, preventing what probably would have been 
 a very serious explosion. He was quickly carried to 
 the aid station, where it was found that he had suff- 
 ered serious burns from the terrific heat, besides be- 
 ing wounded in several places bv shell fragments. 
 Home address, Mrs. Ben MoGrath, Harris Villa, 
 Fritzington, England. 
 
 MURPHY, MICHAEL 3 Private 
 
 Company B, 105th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism ii action cast of Ronssov, France, Septem- 
 ber 29, 1918. During the operations against the 
 Hindenburg line he left shelter, went forward under 
 heavy shell and machine-gun fire, and succeeded in 
 rescuing a wounded soldier, thereby exhibiting 
 great bravery and gallantry. In performing this 
 act he was wounded. Home address, Mrs. Ellen 
 Murphy, mother, 138 Congress Street, Cohoes, 
 N Y 
 
 MURPHY, ROY E Sergeant 
 
 Battery A, 150th Field Artillery. For extraordi- 
 nary heroism in action near Somerance, France, 
 November 1, 1918. When the powder dump near 
 his gun was blown up by enemy fire and the fuse 
 boxes were on fire. Sergeant Murphy, regardless of 
 
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 personal danger from an explosion, went into the 
 fire, extinguishing it. He thereby saved his gun 
 from becoming unserviceable and kept it in action. 
 Home address, Mrs. Eliza J. Murphy, mother, 622 
 "S" Street, Bedford, Ind. 
 
 MURPHY, THOMAS W Sergeant 
 
 Company I, 64th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Rembercourt, France, No- 
 vember 1, 1918. Sergeant Murphy went forward to 
 the aid of a wounded comrade, who was lying about 
 125 feet in front of the enemy's firing line. Under 
 direct fire of rifles, machine guns and artillery, he 
 applied first aid and took the man back into our 
 trenches to a place of safety. Home address, Mrs. 
 Thomas F. Murphy, mother, 246 County Street, 
 New Haven, Conn. 
 
 MURPHY, WILLIAM Private (First Class) 
 
 Machine Gun Company, 165th Infnntry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Villers-sur- 
 F6re, France, July 29, 1918, and in subsequent oper- 
 ations. As a company runner he repeatedly crossed 
 open ground swept by rifle and machine-gun fire. 
 He volunteered to carry messages out of turn, and 
 though longer and safer routes were often available, 
 he chose the shortest, exposing himself continually 
 to expedite the delivery of important messages. 
 He displayed equal bravery in subsequent opera- 
 tions. When his platoon leader was mortally 
 wounded he organized a carrying party to take the 
 officer back to tne dressing station through heavy 
 shell fire. Home address, Mrs. .Johanna Murphy, 
 mother, 82 East End Avenue, New York City. 
 
 MURPHY, WILLIAM M Private 
 
 Decea.sed. Company H, 115th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Verdun, 
 France, October 8, 1918. In the Bois de Consen- 
 voye, east of the Meuse, Private Murphy, when his 
 platoon was stopped, voluntarily advanced in the 
 face of direct machine-gun fire, and was killed His 
 gallant conduct was a great inspiration to his com- 
 rades, who, following his example, captured the ma- 
 chine-gun nest, approximately 100 prisoners, and 
 several machine guns. Next of kin. Airs. E. Schwei- 
 ger, 510 South Castle Street, Baltimore, Md. 
 
 MURRAY, CHARLES I. . . First Lieutenant 
 Company F, 6th Regiment, U. S. M. C. He dis- 
 played conspicuous bravery and efficiency during 
 the advance upon Bouresches, France, on the night 
 of June 6, 1918. Having been shot through both 
 arms by machine-gun fire and being no longer able 
 to advance, he refused assistance and walked to the 
 rear alone. Home address, Mrs. Sarah R. Murray, 
 3241 Washington Street, San Francisco, Calif. 
 
 MURRAY, CROMWELL E. . First Lieutenant 
 Company B, 3rd Machine Gun BattaUon. 
 Throughout the five days of battle, near Soissons, 
 France, July 18-22, 1918, his conduct was marked 
 by exceptional initiative and bravery. He organ- 
 ized infantry and machine-gun units and voluntar- 
 ily led them in successful attacks against machine- 
 gun nests. Home address, Columbia, S. C. 
 
 MURRAY, ROBINSON .... Captain 
 38th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Mezy, France, July 15, 1918. On July 15 
 Captain Murray alone attacked an enemy obser- 
 vation post held by ten of the enemy. He later or- 
 ganized a detachment of scattered men, and filled a 
 gap in our lines. Home address, G. H. Murray, fa- 
 ther, 218 Union Avenue, Framingham Center, Mass. 
 
 MURRAY. WILFRED L Corporal 
 
 Headquarters Company, 6th Field Artillery. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action near Fleville, 
 France, October 6, 1918. Corporal Murray volun- 
 tarily went forward and made his way to the enemy 
 
 front lines to locate hostile artillery firing at short 
 range on our batteries. While on this mission he 
 rescued a wounded comrade and carried him to 
 safety. Home address, Mrs. Ellen Murray, mo- 
 ther, Warren, 111. 
 
 MURRIAN. JOHN H. . . First Lieutenant 
 117th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Bellicourt, France, September 29, 1918. 
 Lieutenant Murrian, acting as regimental intelli- 
 gence officei, went out with another officer and nine 
 soldiers to establish an advance outpost. Near the 
 front line they were caught in a German barrage; 
 both officers were wounded, two soldiers killed and 
 four wounded. As soon as he regained conscious- 
 ness Lieutenant Murrian gave first aid to the other 
 wounded, and then proceeded with a sergeant to 
 establish the advance post and communication by 
 telephone with the regimental post of command. 
 Home address, Mrs. John H. Murrian, R. F. D. 6, 
 Ross Place, Knoxville, Tenn. 
 
 MUSE, EZRA M Sergeant 
 
 Company B, 7th Machine Gun Battalion. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action at Chateau-Thierry, 
 France, May 31 to June 4, 1918. While command- 
 ing a machine-gun in a building which had been 
 struck three times, he remained at his post, though 
 told he might leave, because he had a better field of 
 fire from this building tan could be obtained else- 
 where. Home address, Mrs. E. M. Muse, wife. New 
 Brockland, S. C. 
 
 MUSKOWITZ, HERMAN . Private (First Class) 
 Companv C, 312th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Talma Hill, France, October 
 17-21, 1918. As a runner. Private Muskowitz dis- 
 played exceptional courage and devotion to duty in 
 frequently volunteering and carrying messages 
 through dangerous zones, in addition to his regular 
 duties. Though lame, as the result of an accident, 
 he carried a number of messages through a heavy 
 barrage until he was severely wounded by a burst- 
 ing shell. Home address, Moses Lorber, 2 Avenue 
 D, New York City. 
 
 MUTIE, ELI Private 
 
 Deceased. Company K, 166th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Sedan, France, 
 November 7, 1918. Private Mutie was a member 
 of a patrol sent out to silence machine-gun nests 
 which were holding up the battalion's advance. 
 When the ofiicer leading the patrol fell, mortally 
 wounded, this soldier attempted to go to the oflScer's 
 assistance, despite heavy fire from machine-guns 
 only 100 yards away, and was himself killed. Next 
 of kin, Stella Muskinjo, cousin, Cleveland, Ohio. 
 
 MYERS, CHARLES W. . . First Lieutenant 
 Medical Reserve Corps. At Vaux, July 1, 1918, 
 established under heavy shell fire an advance dress- 
 ing station for the treatment and evacuation of 
 men wounded in the first waves of the assault. 
 Home address, G. W. Myers, father, Marysville, Pa. 
 
 MYERS, DEMARR E Private 
 
 82d Company, 6th Marines. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bayonville, France, Novem- 
 ber 1, 1918. Exposing himself to enemy fire, Pri- 
 vate Myers, with another soldier, courageously ad- 
 vanced ahead of their platoon and captured five 
 machine guns and 14 prisoners. Home address, 
 William A. Myers, Steubenville, Ohio. 
 
 MYERS, IRWIN Corporal 
 
 Headquarters Company, 122d Field Artillery. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action near Romagne, 
 France, October 30, 1918. Facing heavy machine- 
 gun and artillery fire, he crawled beyond the in- 
 fantry front lines to a crest overlooking the enemy 
 position. Working under continuous fire, he made 
 
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 a panoramic sketch of hostile positions, which prov- 
 ed of great value in directing our artillery fire. 
 Home address, Sidney Myers, brother, Junction 
 City, Kans. 
 
 MYERS, LOUIS W Corporal 
 
 Company D, 8th Machine Gun Battalion. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Le Rocq, 
 France, July 14-15, 1918. He repeatedly exposed 
 himself to the terrific enemy shell fire in carrying 
 messages and rendering first aid to the wounded. 
 Home address, Mrs. M. S. Dyer, mother, 2318 
 Lee Avenue, North Fort Worth, Texas. 
 
 MYERS, OSCAR. B. . . . First Lieutenant 
 Air Service, 147th Aero Squadron. For extraordi- 
 nary heroism in action near Cierges, France, Sep- 
 tember 28, 1918. Sent on a particuarly hazardous 
 mission, he harrassed and routed enemy troops. 
 Lieutenant Myers then climbed higher to look for 
 German planes. With two other officers he en- 
 countered nine Fokkers protecting a reconnaissance 
 inachine, flying in one of the most effective forma- 
 tions used by the enemy. Out-maneuvering the 
 hostile planes, the three officers succeeded in rout- 
 ing them. After a quick turn Lieutenant Myers 
 dived at the reconnaissance machine and crashed it 
 to the ground in flames. Home address, S. Oscar 
 Myers, 109 South Third Avenue, Mount Vernon, 
 N. Y. 
 
 MYHRMAN, ROBERT E Captain 
 
 Headquarters, 122d Field Artillery, 1st Battalion. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action near Very, 
 France, September 26, 1918. While his battery 
 position was being heavily shelled by the enemy ar- 
 tillery Captain Myhrman remained constantly with 
 his men, ordering them to safety, and caring for a 
 wounded man. After his battery had been placed 
 in position he conducted his own reconnaissance, 
 and prepared his own firing data with no regard for 
 the danger to which he was exposed from heavy en- 
 emy shell fire. Home address, Mrs. Esther L. 
 Myhrman, wife, 5000 Sheridan Road, Chicago, 111. 
 
 MYHRUNE, MELVIN Private 
 
 Company K, 132d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Breuilles, France, October 7, 
 1918. The patrol, of which Private Myhrune was a 
 member, was under constant and exacting machine- 
 gun and rifle fire. After the officer in charge had 
 been wounded and the patrol scattered, he returned 
 to his company and voluntarily acted as guide for 
 stretcher bearers to bring in the wounded officer. 
 Being unable to locate him. Private Myhrune re- 
 mained and searched, during which time he was 
 twice wounded. He led a second group of stretcher 
 bearers to the spot where the officer was finally lo- 
 cated, and then assisted in carrying him to the rear, 
 before reporting for treatment. Home address, 
 Paul Myhrune, father, Fosston, Minn. 
 
 NACHTMAN, LUDWIG J. . . . Sergeant 
 Machine Gun Company, 315th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Damvillers, 
 France, November 9, 1918. Sergeant Nachtman, 
 although seriously wounded, remained at his post 
 and continued to direct the fire from his section 
 under heavy shell fire, until carried away by first- 
 aid men. Home address, Mrs. Ludwig Nachtman, 
 mother, Bluegrass Road, Bustleton, Philadelphia, 
 Pa. 
 
 NADEAU, DAVID .... First Sergeant 
 Company F, 38th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Mezy, France, July 15-19, 
 1918. Sergeant Nadeau remained on duty through- 
 out the battle of the Marne July 15 to 19, although 
 seriously wounded, and rendered valuable assis- 
 tance in sustaining the morale and managing the 
 troops in the line. Next of kin. Nelson Nadeau, 
 father, Woonsocket, R. I. 
 
 NAEGLE, HANS M Private 
 
 Conipany A, 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Ville Montrey, 
 France, November 10, 1918. Private Naegle and a 
 companion went out ahead of the line and silenced 
 a machine-gun which threatened to hold up the ad- 
 vance of his company. Home address, Mrs. Susen 
 Naegle, mother, Toquerville, Utah. 
 
 NAGAZYNA, JOHN JAMES . Gunnery Sergeant 
 96th Company, 6th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For 
 extraordinary heroism in the attack on Tigny, 
 France, July 19, 1918. During a critical time in the 
 assault against Tigny, when his company had suffer- 
 ed heavy losses, he set such an example of personal 
 bravery and determination as to inspire his men to 
 success. At a time when it seemed impossible to ad- 
 vance any farther, his fearlessness in moving up and 
 down his lines to steady his men encouraged them to 
 go forward against heavy odds and take and hold 
 their objective Home address, Mitchell Nagazyna, 
 brother, 492 Flushing Avenue, Brooklyn, N. Y. 
 
 NAGOWSKI, ALOIGY Corpora 
 
 Company H, 108th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Ronssoy, France, September 
 29, 1918. Corporal Nagowski left shelter, went for- 
 ward under intense machine-gun fire and carried a 
 wounded officer to a place of safety. In accomplish- 
 ing this mission he was severely wounded. Home 
 address. Miss W. Nagowski, sister, 85 Wilson Street. 
 Buffalo, N. Y. 
 
 NAIL, E. KELLEY Sergeant 
 
 Company I, 142d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near St. Etienne, France, Octo- 
 ber 8, 1918. Sergeant Nail, in charge of a patrol, 
 successfully flanked a machine-gun nest of several 
 guns which was holding up the advance of his com- 
 pany and captured four German officers. Home ad- 
 dress, Mrs. S. B. Nail, mother, Cleburne, Texas. 
 
 NAIMAN, HERMAN A Private 
 
 Medical Detachment, 28th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Soissons, France, 
 July 18, 19, 20, 1918. He displayed unusual courage 
 and devotion to duty by remaining with the first 
 wave of the attack during the three days of severe 
 fighting and continuing under constant and heavy 
 fire to give first aid to the wounded and assisting in 
 the rescue of injured men. Home address, Henry P. 
 Naiman, father, Gilead, Neb. 
 
 NALLE, JAMES B Major 
 
 Deceased. 4th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at La Tieulerie Farm, France, 
 July 22-23, 1918. While making an inspection of 
 the two leading battalions of the regiment on the 
 night of July 22-23, Major Nalle entered La Tieu- 
 lerie Farm and found it occupied. As his party was 
 leaving the farm, persons were heard aporoaching, 
 and fearing that his men might fire upon friendly 
 troops, he stepped from behind the wall and chal- 
 lenged the party. He was inmediately fired upon 
 and killed. Next of kin, Mrs. James B. Nalle, wife, 
 McCook, Neb. 
 
 NAREWOUCHEK. TROJEM . . Sergeant 
 Company F, 4th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Mont St. Pere, France, July 
 22, 1918. Leaving his place of safety. Sergeant 
 Narewouchek made his way across an open field, 
 exposed to machine-gun fire, and assisted in the res- 
 cue of three wounded comrades. Home address, 
 Philadelphia, Pa. 
 
 NARVESON. PALMER O. . . . Sergeant 
 Company H, 119th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, Septem- 
 ber 29, 1918. When he and two soldiers, separated 
 from the rest of the company, were fired upon from 
 
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 three directions, he attacked and demolished a ma- 
 chine-gun nest by himself; and then reduced a se- 
 cond hostile position. Though wounded and slight- 
 ly gassed, he refused to be evacuated, and continued 
 the advance. Home address, Samuel Narveson, fa- 
 ther, Albert Lee, Minn. 
 
 NASH, ARCHIE C. . . Private (First Class) 
 Headquarters Company, 102d Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action at \Iarcheville, 
 France, September 26, 1918. Private Nash dis- 
 played remarkable coolness and courage under vio- 
 lent bombardment when he voluntarily repaired 
 telephone lines and rendered great assistance in 
 maintaining communication. Although wounded 
 he continued his work until ordered evacuated by 
 his commanding officer. Home address, Thomas C. 
 W. Nash, 44 Orchard Street, Cambridge, Mass. 
 
 ^ASH, JAMES F Private 
 
 Company K, 308th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Ville Savoye, France, Aug- 
 ust 22, 1918. While his company was attacked by 
 greatly superior numbers of the enemy. Private 
 Nash continued to operate his automatic rifle, even 
 after having been wounded three times in the chest. 
 After the attacking force had been driven off, he re- 
 fused the use of a litter in favor of a comrade whom 
 he thought more seriously sounded than himself. 
 Home address, Dennis Nash, father, 2231 Eighty- 
 third Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. 
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 NAUGHTON, FRANCIS X. . . . Private 
 Deceased. Sanitary Detachment, 112th Infan- 
 try. For extraordinary heroism in action in the 
 Argonne Sector, France, October 1, 1918. While 
 mess was being served a shell exploded, killing nine 
 men and wounding 20. Private Naughton. al- 
 though severely wounded in the chest with shell 
 splinters, one leg blown nearly off and bleeding bad- 
 ly, refused all help until others had been attended 
 to. Skilled in first aid, he instructed others how to 
 adjust a tourniquette and rendered other assistance 
 to the wounded: finally permitting his own wounds, 
 which subsequently caused his death, to be attend- 
 ed after all others had been cared for. Next of kin, 
 Timothy Naughton, 205 Briggs Street, Harris- 
 burg, Pa. 
 
 NAY, ORIN E Corporal 
 
 Company A, Ist Gas Regiment. For extraordi- 
 nary heroism in action near Bethincourt, France, 
 September 25, 1918. Voluntarily leaving shelter. 
 Corporal Nay and another soldier made their way, 
 through terrific enemy barrage of artillery and ma- 
 chine-gun fire, to the aid of wounded comrades, 
 carrying them to first aid stations, and administer- 
 ing treatment. Home address, Katherine Nay, 
 wife, 1226 Harrison Street, Kansas City, Mo. 
 
 NEAL, GEORGE W. . Sergeant (First Class) 
 Company A. 1st Gas Regiment. For extraordi- 
 nary heroism in action near Bethincourt, France, 
 September 26, 1918. Voluntarily leaving shelter 
 Sergeant Neal and another soldier made their way 
 through a terrific enemy barrage of artillery and 
 machine-gun fire to the aid of wounded comrades, 
 carrying them to first-aid stations and administer- 
 ing treatment. Home address, Mrs. Oliver J. Neal, 
 mother, Bulger, Pa. 
 
 NEALIS, JOHN J Sergeant 
 
 102d Field Signal Battalion. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Ronssoy, France, September 
 29, 1918. During the operations against the Hin- 
 denburg line he, while in charge of telephone com- 
 munications between battalion headquarters and 
 forward positions, accompanied the advancing in- 
 fantrj' forward, established his advance post, where 
 one of his assistants was killed by shell fire and he 
 himself wounded, and under constant bombard- 
 ment kept the telephone lines in operation, remain- 
 
 ing at his post for nine hours, until wounded a se- 
 cond time. When completely exhausted he turned 
 over his apparatus to the man sent to relieve him. 
 His extreme gallantry, courage, and bravery afford- 
 ed a magnificent example to the combat troops who 
 witnessed it. Home address, John Nealis, father, 
 1212 North Main Street, Avoca, Pa. 
 
 NEEL, ROLAND H. . . Second Lieutenant 
 99th Aero Squadron. For extraordinary heroism 
 in action east of Saint Die, France, Augu.st 17, 1918. 
 Lieutenant LlewUyn, acting as pilot; and Lieutenant 
 Neel, acting as observer; carried on successfully 
 haison with the infantry during the attack on Fra- 
 pelle. They flew over the enemy lines at an alti- 
 tude of only 400 meters, firing on and disconcerting 
 the enemy and thereby giving courage and confi- 
 dence to the American forces. Despite heavy fire 
 from 15 antiaircraft machine guns and several bat- 
 teries of antiaircraft artillery, they performed their 
 work efficiently. Their aeroplane was struck by a 
 number of machine-gun bullets, one of which cut 
 the rudder and elevator control wires, and caused 
 the rudder to jam. The broken control wire was 
 held and operated by Lieutenant Neel, under direc- 
 tion of Lieutenant Llewellyn. Running the ma- 
 chine together in this manner, they continued their 
 liaison work until the plane began to become un- 
 manageable; when, in spite of its damaged condi- 
 tion, they brought it back to their airdrome. Home 
 address, Joseph N. Neel, father, Macon, Ga. 
 
 NEELON, RAYMOND V. . . First Sergeant 
 Company F, 319th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Immecourt, France, Novem- 
 ber 1, 1918. Taking command of two platoons 
 after their commanders had become casualties, Ser- 
 geant Neelon attacked a machine-gun nest, taking 
 two guns and 146 prisoners. Later, after repulsing 
 two strong counterattacks, he alone crawled out and 
 captured a prisoner with a machine-gun, which he 
 at once set up to strengthen his position. Home ad- 
 dress. Miss Ammie F. Neelon, Village Street, Mid- 
 way, Mass. 
 
 NEELY, JAMES Private 
 
 Company F, 146th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Cierges, France, September 
 28, 1918. After his platoon had withdrawn about 
 50 yards to an established line, a wounded comrade 
 was seen lying ahead, in the position which they 
 formerly occupied. The enemy had just launched 
 a strong counterattack, but Private Neely, with an- 
 other soldier, volunteered to go to the as.sistance of 
 the wounded man. In the face of terrific fire of en- 
 emy artillery and machine guns, and the fire of 
 their own comrades, who were resisting the attack, 
 Private Neely succeeded in bringing his man to a 
 place of safety. Home address, Mrs Mary Neely, 
 mother, 1518 South Twenty-second Street, Philadel- 
 phia, Pa. 
 
 NEESE. HARRY L Private 
 
 Company C, 117th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Premont, France, October 8, 
 1918. When the advance of his company was held 
 up by a machine-gun emplacement, he went forward 
 with two other soldiers and attacked the enemy 
 position. He shot both of the enemy gunners, show- 
 ing marked personal bravery under heavy fire. 
 Home address, Benjamin P. Neese, father, Swan- 
 sea, S. C. 
 
 NEIBLING, HARLOU P. . First Lieutenant 
 Field Artillery. For repeated acts of extraordi- 
 nary heroism in action at Brouville, France, Sep- 
 tember 2, 1918, and near Fort Du Marre, France, 
 September 26, 1918. While Lieutenant NeibUng 
 was making an aerial reconnaissance from a balloon, 
 he was repeatedly attacked by enemy planes, two 
 of which dived at the balloon and opened fire with 
 incendiary bullets. With great coolness he fired at 
 
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 one of them with his pistol and took a picture of the 
 
 glane with his camera. When the balloon took fire 
 e was forced to jump, but he took two more pic- 
 tures on the way down in spite of being fired upon. 
 He reascended as soon as a new balloon could be in- 
 flated. On September 26 this officer was again at- 
 tacked while conducting a reglage, but banging 
 from the basket with one arm he fired his pistol at 
 one of the enemy planes and jumped only when his 
 balloon burst into flames. He immediately contin- 
 ued his mission in another balloon. Home address, 
 Mrs. Eliz.ibeth Noe, mother, 1819 Lyndale Avenue, 
 South Minneapolis, Minn. 
 
 NEIL. ALBERT F Corporal 
 
 Company A, 301st Battalion, Tank Corps. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Ronssoy, 
 France, September 29, 1918 After aiding in rescu- 
 ing the wounded from his tank, which had been 
 struck by a shell. Corporal Neil, with Private Rob- 
 ert F. Wisher, dismounted machine guns from the 
 tank and operated them against the enemy until 
 these were put out of action. They then secured 
 rifles and hand grenades and organized an attack 
 on the enemy trenches, which they captured and 
 held until depletion of their numbers forced them to 
 fall back. Later they joined Australian troops and 
 fought with them throughout the remainder of the 
 day. Home address, D. B. Potts, friend, the Morn- 
 ing Press, Sasta Barbara, Calif. 
 
 NEIL, HENRY W. . . . Second Lieutenant 
 15th Machine-Gun Battalion. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Frapelle, France, August 19, 
 1918. He displayed great courage, tenacity and de- 
 votion to duty when, although severely wounded 
 early in the attack and suffering great pain, he re- 
 tained command of his platoon and directed its 
 movements until its objective was attained. Home 
 address, W. N. Neil, father, White Springs, Fla. 
 
 NEITZEIT, ISAAC Corporal 
 
 Company L, 305th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bois de la Naza, France, Oc- 
 tober 5, 1918. In the face of heavy machine-gun 
 and grenade fire he went forward, with three other 
 soldiers, and brought back five seriously wounded 
 men to a point where they could get first-aid treat- 
 ment. He showed bravery and coolness in effecting 
 the rescue, in which he was himself wounded. Home 
 address. Miss Anna Neitxeit, sister. New York City. 
 
 NEITZEL, ALBERT R Private 
 
 Company M, 126th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Romagne, France, October 
 14, 19 IS. In an attack on Cote Dame Marie the 
 126th Infantry was held up, owing to intense en- 
 emy machine-gun fire. Private Neitzel volunteered 
 as a member of a combat patrol, which cut through 
 the enemy lines, captured ten machine guns, killed 
 and captured fifteen of the enemy, and forced a 
 large number to surrender, clearing that part of the 
 Cote Dame Marie of the enemy, thus enabUng the 
 regiment to continue their advance. Home address, 
 Carl Neitzel, father, St. Francis, Kans. 
 
 NELSON, ADOLPH Private 
 
 Company H, 131st Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Chipilly Ridge, France, Aug- 
 ust 9, 1918. Although severely wounded, he, on 
 his own initiative, went out in advance of his lines, 
 armed with an automatic rifle, and mopped up a 
 machine-gun nest in which there were three guns. 
 He killed four of the enemy crew and brought the 
 other two Germans back as prisoners. He set an 
 example of heroism and devotion to duty, perform- 
 ing this service under heavy artillery and machine- 
 gun fire. Home address, John Nelson, father. Sol- 
 dier, Iowa. 
 
 NELSON, ARTHUR E. . Sergeant (First Class) 
 Deceased. Company C, Ist Field Signal Bat- 
 talion. Near Vaux, France, on July 1, 1918, under 
 heavy bombardment, while sick he went to main- 
 tain communication with an attacking battalion of 
 the infantry and was killed in this heroic action. 
 Next of kin, J. C. Nelson, father,Mis80uri, Texas. 
 
 NELSON, BERNARD Sergeant 
 
 Company D, 168th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Landres St. Georges, France, 
 October 14, 1918. During the attack on Hill 288, 
 when the assault wave was held up by intense ma- 
 chine-gun fire. Sergeant Nelson volunteered and led 
 two squads to silence these guns. He cut his way 
 through strong barbed-wire entanglements, ad- 
 vanced up a very steep slope in the face of direct ma- 
 chine-gun fire, entered the trench, and killed or 
 wounded the entire crews of the two guns, making 
 it possible for the battalion to advance. Home ad- 
 dress. Axel W. Nelson, father, Centerville, Iowa. 
 
 NELSON, CHARLES E. . Second Lieutenant 
 104th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Trugny, France, July 22, 1918. Lieut- 
 enant Nelson led eight soldiers in an attack on a 
 machine-gun that was inflicting severe losses in his 
 company. Two of his detachment were killed and 
 two wounded before he reached the machine-gun 
 nest. With the remaining four he attacked, cap- 
 tured the gun, killed five Germans, including one 
 oflScer, and took 11 prisoners. Home address, Wil- 
 liam M. Nelson, brother. Defiance, Ohio. 
 
 NELSON, CHRISTIAN F. M. . . Private 
 
 Company F, 1st Gas Regiment. For extraordi- 
 nary heroism in action near BrieuUes, France, Oc- 
 tober 9, 1918. Displaying remarkable perseverance 
 and daring as a runner, he made his way 300 yards 
 through a heavy barrage with a message for the 
 commander of a Stokes motor platoon. Later he 
 volunteered to lead four wounded men back through 
 the barrage to an aid station. On the way he met 
 three other wounded soldiers, one of whom had been 
 severely gassed and was unable to walk. He carried 
 this man to the dressing station, knowing that his 
 clothes were saturated with mustard gas. Home 
 address, Ralph Richardson, friend. West Walnut 
 Avenue, Seattle, Washington. 
 
 NELSON, GUY A Private 
 
 Company F, 1st Gas Regiment. For extraordi- 
 nary heroism in action in the Bois Jur6, near Ger- 
 court, France, September 26, 1918. He volunteer- 
 ed, with another soldier, to attack a machine-gun 
 nest which was holding up the advance. They ad- 
 vanced against very heavy machine-gun fire and 
 captured the position, killing two Germans and 
 routing the remainder of the gun crew. Home ad- 
 dress, Eva Nelson Storvick, sister, Albert Lea, 
 Minn. 
 
 NELSON, HERBERT W. . Private (First Class) 
 Company C, 320th Machine Gun Battalion. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action near Z Xon 
 Hill, France, September 13, 1918. In the face of 
 heavy machine-gun and shell fire, he went ahead of 
 his own lines, and with the aid of another soldier, 
 carried back a wounded infantryman, who had 
 fallen far in advance of our lines while on a patrol. 
 Private Nelson displayed marked personal bravery 
 and coolness under fire. Home address, Mrs. Annie 
 Nelson, mother, 1162 North Main Street, Provi- 
 dence, R. I. 
 
 NELSON, OSCAR B. . . . First Lieutenant 
 Deceased. 168th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at La Tuilerie Farm. France, Oc- 
 tober 16, 1918. Lieutenant Nelson alone attacked 
 two enemy machine-guns, killing two of the enemy 
 and capturing 19. Lieutenant Nelson is awarded a 
 
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 bronze oak leaf for the following act of extraordinary 
 heroism in action at La Tuilerie Farm, France, Oc- 
 tober 16, 1918: Accompanied by six soldiers, this 
 officer advanced 600 yards beyond his own lines 
 through hea\'y fire from enemy artillery, machine- 
 guns, and rifles, and captured two more machine- 
 guns, killing, capturing, or dispersing their crews. 
 Still later in the day he led his company in an attack 
 on Chfttillon Hill and took his objective, but in so 
 doing received wounds which caused his death. His 
 coolness, courage, and utter disregard for his own 
 eafety were a source of great inspiration to his men. 
 Next of kin, Jacob Nelson, father, 1706 Second 
 Avenue, Ottumwa, Iowa. 
 
 NELSON, SEVERT J Sergeant 
 
 Deceased. Company M, 60th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in ac'ion near Cunel, France, 
 October 12, 1918. Leading his platoon in the face 
 of murderous machine-gun fire, from his front and 
 flanks. Sergeant Nelson reached his objective after 
 taking four enemy machine-gun nests, and killing 
 and capturing many prisoners. He then continued 
 ahead of his men, and alone cleaned out some hous- 
 es in the woods, which were occupied by the enemy. 
 Next of kin, Andrew M. Nelson, brother, Ellsworth, 
 Iowa. 
 
 NETTE, WILLIAM B. . Private (First Class) 
 Battery B, 104th Field Artillery. For extraordi- 
 nary heroism in action near Montzeville, France, 
 September 14, 1918. When a continuous bombard- 
 ment had set fire to the camouflage covering of a, 
 large ammunition dump of 75-mm. shells and ex- 
 ploded nine of the shells. Private Nette, utterly dis- 
 regarding his personal safety, left a sheltered posi- 
 tion and ran to the dump, and with the aid of three 
 other men extinguished the fire, not only saving the 
 ammunition but also preventing the ascertainment 
 of the exact location of the dump by the enemy. 
 Home address, Mrs. C. Nette, mother, 213 East 
 Eighty-ninth Street, New York City. 
 
 NEUBERGER, HARRY H. . First Lieutenant 
 10th Field Artillery. For extraordinary heroism 
 in action at Courboin, France, July 14-15, 1918. 
 Lieutenant Neuberger volunteered and assisted an- 
 other officer in driving an ambulance, making three 
 trips to Greves Farm under the most intense shell 
 fire. He continued to assist in the evacuation of the 
 wounded, even after being gassed. Home address, 
 Mrs. Benno Neuberger, mother, 55 East Seventy- 
 fourth Street, New York Qty. 
 
 NEVINS, CHESTER D Sergeant 
 
 Company F, 167th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Sergy, France, July 28, 1918. 
 Crossing five hundred yards of ground swept by in- 
 tense machine-gun and artillery fire, he went to the 
 rescue of a wounded soldier. He carried the wound- 
 ed man back to our lines, inspiring by his example 
 all who saw his heroic act. Home address, Mrs. 
 Beedy Nevins, mother, Moundsville, Ala. 
 
 NEWBOLD, CLINTON V. P. . First Lieutenant 
 Deceased. 26th Infantry. After the loss of many 
 of his men and in the face of machine-gun fire, near 
 Soissons, France, July 19, 1918, he led and directed 
 his command to successful attack, although he him- 
 self was mortally wounded. Next of kin, Mrs. C. V. 
 P. Newbold, wife, 6 Crescent Place, Tacoma Park, 
 D. C. 
 
 NEWCOMER, FRANCIS K. ... 
 
 Lieutenant Colonel 
 _ 4th Engineers. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Fismes, France, August 5, 1918. Lieuten- 
 ant Colonel Newcomer made a reconnaissance along 
 the south bank of the Vesle River in advance of the 
 front lines for the purpose of selecting a bridge site. 
 He then led a small party of engineers, assisted in the 
 work of removing the German entanglements, and 
 
 constructing a foot bridge across the Vesle River, 
 completing this work in the face of fire of great in- 
 tensity. His coolness and personal bravery afforded 
 an inspiring example to the men of his command. 
 Home address, Mrs. F. K. Newcomer, wife, 519 
 Aiken Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pa. 
 
 NEWELL, ALEXANDER .... Corporal 
 Company G, 3Sth Infantry. Leading a squad of 
 nine men, he fearlessly passed through an enemy 
 barrage, captured five machine guns and 33 prison- 
 ers, and recovered a sergeant of his company who 
 was helpless from wounds, all under violent artillery 
 fire, near Chateau-Thierry, France, July 15, 1918. 
 
 NEWHALL, STEPHEN K. . Private (First Class) 
 Machine Gun Company, 113th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Boia de Es- 
 trees, France, October 23, 1918. After being ser- 
 iously wounded Private Newhall volunteered and 
 carried a message through a heavy barrage to his 
 company commander. He refused to be evacuated 
 until his message had been delivered to the proper 
 officer. Home address, Mrs. Lillian Osborne Top- 
 ping, Hotel St. George, 51 Clark Street, Brooklyn, 
 N. Y. 
 
 NEWLIN, ELMER L Private 
 
 Company C, 111th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Fismette, France, August 10, 
 1918. Having heard that two wounded comrades 
 were lying in advance of the line immediately north 
 of Fismette, Private Newlin and two other mem- 
 bers of his company volunteered to go through ma- 
 chine-gun and rifle fire to bring them in. In their 
 first attempt all were wounded and driven back, but 
 in spite of their injuries they advanced a second 
 time and reached the wounded men. Their cour- 
 ageous effort, however, was unfortunately in vain, 
 as their comrades had been killed. Home address, 
 Chester, Pa. 
 
 NEWTON, HARRY LEE .... Private 
 Company C, 21st Machine Gun Battalion. Pri- 
 vate Newton acted as runner during offensive op- 
 erations, and under severest enemy barrages carried 
 important messages to and from the front lines. 
 Home address, Edward Newton, father, Whitehall, 
 111. 
 
 NEWTON, ISAAC MANLY . . . Corporal 
 Company H, 119th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, Septem- 
 ber 29, 1918. With another soldier, he attacked and 
 destroyed two enemy machine-gun posts, 200 yards 
 in advance of our fines. While the other soldier 
 stood guard at the entrance of a dugout, he entered 
 it and brought out 75 German soldiers and three 
 officers, who were taken back to our lines as prison- 
 ers. Home address, Fredrick Newton, father, Kerr, 
 N. C. 
 
 NICHOLS, CHARLES E Sergeant 
 
 Company D, 2d Engineers. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near St. Etienne-a-Arnes, France, 
 October 5-7. 1918. Advancing ahead of the infan- 
 try. Sergeant Nichols made several reconnaissances 
 of the town of St. Etienne-a-Arnes, France, and, in 
 spite of the danger, exposed to machine-gun and 
 artillery fire of our own and enemy guns, he procur- 
 ed and returned with valuable information. Home 
 address, Mrs. Mary Nichols, mother, Boerne, Texas. 
 
 NICHOLLS. HAROLD O. .... 
 
 Sergeant (First Class) 
 Balloon Service, 1st Army. For repeated acts of 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Griscourt, 
 France, August 11, 1918; near Avecourt, France, 
 October 1 and 9, 1918. On August 11, Sergeant 
 NichoUs volunteered and ascended for the purpose 
 
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 of making observation. He continued with his work 
 until the balloon was set on fire by attacking enemy 
 planes. On October 1, he remained on duty until 
 his balloon was fired by incendiary bullets, and 
 again on October 9, while on duty with another ob- 
 server, he remained with his balloon under attack 
 until it was set on fire by enemy planes, and he then 
 refused to jump until his companion had escaped. 
 Home address, Mrs. Helen Nicholls, 1716 Avenue 
 C, Galveston, Texas. 
 
 NICHOLS, HARLEY R Sergeant 
 
 Company C, 345th Battalion, Tank Corps. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Charpentry, 
 France, October 4, 1918. While making an attack 
 with four other tanks Sergeant Nichols's tank was 
 struck by an enemy shell, which put it out of action. 
 He continued to fire on a machine-gun nest until it 
 was apparently destroyed, when he with his driver 
 dismounted, and started to the nest, but they were 
 fired on by the German gunners. They killed the 
 two gunners and disabled the guns, and then drove 
 the gunners from another gun. Under the protec- 
 tion of another tank they started to our own lines 
 1,500 meters away. On the way back two Germans 
 with antitank rifles were encountered, the rifles cap- 
 tured. Sergeant Nichols and his driver were under 
 heavy machine-gun and artillery fire throughout the 
 operation. Home address, Mrs. Ruby Nichols, mo- 
 ther, 111 West Fifth Street, Hutchinson, Kans. 
 
 NICKERSON, SIMEON L. . . . Sergeant 
 Deceased. Company D, lOlst Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Epieds, France, 
 July 23, 1918. Sergeant Nickerson, Corporal M. J. 
 O'Connell, and Private Thomas Ryan volunteered 
 to cross an open field in front of their company, in 
 order to ascertain the location of enemy machine 
 guns. While engaged in this courageous enterprise 
 they were shot and killed. The heroic self-sacrifice 
 of these three men saved the lives of many of their 
 comrades who would have been killed had the com- 
 pany attempted to make the advance as a whole. 
 Next of kin, Horace E. Nickerson, 1464 Sea View 
 Avenue, Bridgeport, Conn. 
 
 NICKLES. EDWARD E Sergeant 
 
 Deceased. Company B, lOlst Field Signal Bat- 
 talion. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
 Verdun, France, October 24, 1918. At a time when 
 the telephone lines were badly needed. Sergeant 
 Nickles remained without shelter for several hours, 
 testing out the lines, until a shell burst in his vicini- 
 ty, wounding him: he died from the effects in a few 
 hours. Next of kin, Mrs. E. E Nickles, wife, 41 
 Baldwin Street, Cambridge, Mass. 
 
 NICOL, ALEXANDER L. . First Lieutenant 
 Company L, 128th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Juv-igny, north of Soissons, 
 France, August 30, 1918. After being severely 
 wounded Lieutenant Nicol directed the orderly 
 retirement of his company and organized it under 
 hea%'y fire of artillery and machine guns. At great 
 personal risk he made several trips forward to bring 
 in wounded men. Throughout the entire action he 
 fearlessly exposed himself to fire in order to en- 
 courage and cheer his men. His energetic and faith- 
 ful work furnished an example of calmness and 
 courage to the men under his command. Home 
 address, Robert L. Nicol, father, Sparta, Wis. 
 
 NICOL, WILLIAM O Sergeant 
 
 Company A, 111th Machine Gvm Battalion. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Verdun, 
 France, October 12, 1918, in keeping the guns of his 
 section in action under heav>- shell fire covering the 
 advance of the infantry. His section was caught in 
 a hostile barrage, by which two of his men were kill- 
 ed and five wounded. Sergeant Nicol lead the rest 
 of the section to shelter and then returned under 
 
 shell fire and rescued the wounded and dead bodies. 
 Home address, James Nicol, father, 394 Grove 
 Street, Jersey City, N. J. 
 
 NIELSEN. JULIUS Corporal 
 
 Company H, 53d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Landersbach, Alsace, Octo- 
 ber 4, 1918. Corporal Nielson was in a detachment 
 of 50 soldiers who were attacked by a hostile raiding 
 party composed of 300 storm troops. Although 
 wounded, he maintained his position under the 
 heaviest bombardment and refused to leave his post 
 until the enemy was repulsed. Home address, Mrs. 
 Christiana Christensen, grandmother, Lake Benton, 
 Minn. 
 
 NIGHTINGALE, HARRY M. . . . Corporal 
 Company F, 103d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bois de St. Remy, France, 
 September 12, 1918. Leading his squad forward to 
 attack an almost impregnable machine-gun nest, 
 Corporal Nightingale continued to press on when 
 only two of his squad remained, until he, himself, 
 fell mortally wounded. Home address, Mrs. Otis 
 Burtchell, sister, Mara HUl, Me. 
 
 NILES, JULIUS .... First Lieutenant 
 Deceased. 6th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near St. Mihiel, France, Septem- 
 ber 12, 1918. While leading his platoon across an 
 open space in front of a wood. Lieutenant Niles was 
 confronted by a sudden and terrific fire from Ger- 
 man machine guns, which killed several of his men. 
 Wishing to make a flank attack, and finding it diflB- 
 cult to pass the orders along, he rose up and started 
 to the front wave of his platoon to give the neces- 
 sary orders, but was killed before he could get the 
 flank attack started. Next of kin, Jules Niles, fa- 
 ther, 3633 Lerman Avenue, St. Louis, Mo. 
 
 NIMMO, WILLIAM T Sergeant 
 
 Company F, 101st Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bois de St. Remy, France, 
 September 12, 1918. During the drive across the 
 St. Mihiel salient. Sergeant Nimmo led a group of 25 
 men through a severe machine-gun fire and into the 
 woods occupied by the enemy. There he charged a 
 machine-gun nest single handed and captured the 
 gun. The gun crew attempted to escape by enter- 
 ing a nearby dugout, but Sergeant Nimmo followed 
 them into the dugout alone and captured the entire 
 crew. Home address, Mrs. Eva Healy, 53 Pine 
 Street, Waltham, Mass. 
 
 NIMS, WILLIE HARRISON . First Sergeant 
 Company G. 118th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Montbrehain, France, Octo- 
 ber 8, 1918. After all his company officers had been 
 wounded. Sergeant Nims, though himself wounded 
 in the leg by shell fire, assumed command and led 
 his company with remarkable dash through heavy 
 machine-gun fire. Using a stick as a crutch, he con- 
 tinued forward until the objective was reached and 
 the position consolidated, when he consented to go 
 to the rear for treatment. Home address, Fred 
 Nims, father, R. F. D. 3, Fort Mill. S. C. 
 
 NIXON, GEORGE R. . . . First Lieutenant 
 Field Artillery. For repeated acts of extraordin- 
 arj' heroism in action near Domevre-en-Haye, 
 France, August 29, 19' 8, and near Malancourt, 
 France. September 28, 1918. On August 28 Lieut- 
 enant Nixon was locating active enemy batteries 
 from his balloon and was attacked several times by 
 enemy planes, but refused to descend until one had 
 set fire to the balloon. On September 28, while he was 
 on a reglage mission, five enemy planes fired at him. 
 He remained in the basket until the balloon was a 
 mass of flames, and one of the enemy a\-iators fol- 
 lowed him to the ground firing at him. Despite his 
 
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 narrow escape, he immediately reascended. Home 
 address, Mrs. George R. Nixon, wife, 748 South Har- 
 vard Boulevard, Los Angeles, Calif. 
 
 NIXON, LONNIE H Captain 
 
 7th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Fossoy, France, July 15, 1918 Captain 
 Nixon fearlessly led a counterattack through an in- 
 tense barrage, inspiring his men to success by his 
 personal example. He was seriously wounded while 
 in the performance of this act. Home address, Mrs. 
 L. H. Nixon, wife, Merkel, Texas. 
 
 NIXON, WILLIAM J Private 
 
 Sanitary Detachment, 111th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Fismette, 
 France, August 10-13, 1918. Seeing five of our men 
 lying wounded on the enemy side of the street in the 
 town of Fismette, Private Nixon voluntarily at- 
 tempted the rescue of them, despite the fact that 
 the enemy was pouring a deluge of machine-gun fire 
 on the location. He organized a counterattacking 
 force and repeatedly exposed himself in attacking 
 the nest, finally succeeding in his mission of rescu- 
 ing the wounded. Home address, William Nixon, 
 father, 2324 Waverly Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 
 
 NOBLE, ALFRED H. . . . First Lieutenant 
 Company K, 0th Regiment, U. S. M. C In the 
 Bois de Belleau, France, June 6-8, 1918, he was con- 
 spicuous for his judgment and personal courage in 
 handling his company in attacks against superior 
 numbers in strongly fortified machine-gun-positions. 
 His fortitude and initiative enabled his command 
 each time to achieve success. Home address, Mrs. 
 J. W. Stowell, sister, Federalsburg, Md. 
 
 NOBLE, CLARENCE G. . . First Lieutenant 
 Deceased. 128th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near St. Gilles, France, August 3, 
 1918. Lieutenant Noble voluntarily exposed him- 
 self to heavy shell fire in placing his men under cov- 
 er during a heavy bombardment. While assisting a 
 wounded soldier he was struck by a shell and killed. 
 Next of kin, Mrs. Wilhelmina B. Noble, mother, 
 1026 South Webster Avenue, Green Bay, Wis. 
 
 NOBLE, EARL S Corporal 
 
 Deceased. Company D, 16th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near the Forest of Ar- 
 gonne, France, October 9, 1918 After four mem- 
 bers of his automatic rifle squad had become casual- 
 ties in an effort to get their automatic rifle into ac- 
 tion against a machine-gun neat, Corporal Noble 
 fearlessly exposed himself, set up the rifle, and si- 
 lenced the machine gun just as another enemy ma- 
 chine gun on the flank opened fire and killed him. 
 Next of kin. Dr. G. R. Gregg, grandfather, Bird 
 City, Kans. 
 
 NOBLE, GEORGE B. . . . First Lieutenant 
 168th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action east of Sergy, northeast of Chateau-Thierry, 
 France, July 28, 1918. He gave proof of unhesitat- 
 ing devotion and energy during the offensive opera- 
 tions of Sergy, brilliantly leading his platoon to the 
 assault in disregard of all danger. While charged 
 with the support and protection of a reconnaissance 
 in No Man's Land he gave the best example of calm- 
 ness, decision, and courage under intense machine- 
 gun fire. Wounded in this action, he refused to be 
 evacuated and remained in command of his platoon 
 until ordered off the field by his major. Home ad- 
 dress Madison, Wis. 
 
 NOEL, HENRY M. . . Second Lieutenant 
 
 103d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion east of Belleau Woods, France, July 20, 1918. 
 Discovering a German machine-gun nest which was 
 inflicting severe damage upon his battalion, he led 
 12 men to the right flank of the nest and charged it 
 
 up a steep hill under fire from other guns. He and 
 his men wiped out this center of resistance and made 
 possible the advance of his company. Although 
 wounded himself, he personally took command of 
 large numbers of men of the company, after his cap- 
 tain and other platoon commanders had been killed 
 or wounded, and advanced with them to the com- 
 pany's objective and held it. Home address, Mrs. 
 Lena B. Noel, 4511 McPherson Avenue, St. Louis, 
 Mo. 
 
 NOLAN, DENNIS E. . . Brigadier General 
 55th Infantry Brigade. For extraordinary hero- 
 ism in action near Apremont, France, October 1, 
 1918. While the enemy was preparing a counter- 
 attack, which they preceded by a terrific barrage, 
 General Nolan made his way into the town of Apre- 
 mont and personally directed the movements of his 
 tanks under a most harassing fire of enemy machine- 
 guns, rifles, and artillery. His indomitable courage 
 and coolness so inspired his forces that about 400 of 
 our troops repulsed an enemy attack of two German 
 regiments. Home address, Mrs. Dennis E. Nolan, 
 The Dupont, Washington, D. C. 
 
 NOLAN, VINCENT A. . Pharmacist's Mate 
 U. S. N., attached to Company E, 2d Battalion, 
 5th Regiment, U. S. M C. For extraordinary hero- 
 ism in action near St. Etienne, France, October 5-9, 
 1918. During the operations at Blanc Mont Ridge, 
 Pharmacist's Mate Nolan repeatedly went through 
 intense machine-gun and shell fire to administer 
 first aid to officers and soldiers who were wounded 
 and lying in exposed positions Home address, 
 Mrs. Lettie O'Connor, sister, Seattle, Wash. 
 
 NOLTE, WILLIAM V. 
 
 Hospital Apprentice (First Class) 
 U. S. N., attached to 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action near Blanc 
 Mont, October 4, 1918. Apprentice Nolte rendered 
 exceptional assistance to his wounded comrades by 
 continually giving first aid to them under machine- 
 gun fire. Home address, Lillie B. Houser, mother, 
 1402 North Broadway, St. Louis, Mo. 
 
 NORRIS, ELMER C Private 
 
 Battery E, 107th Field Artillery. For extraordi- 
 nary heroism in action near Fismes, France, August 
 28, 1918. Although severely burned by gas, he re- 
 fused to be evacuated, voluntarily remaining on 
 duty for two days, repairing telephone connections 
 day and night over shell swept areas from the bat- 
 tery position to the observation post. He worked 
 faithfully, maintaining adequate telephone service 
 until ordered to the rear. Home address, Edward 
 Norris, father, Woodsfield, Ohio. 
 
 NORRIS, RAVEE Major 
 
 167th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Landres-et-St. Georges, France, Octo- 
 ber 14-16, 1918. During the attack on the Cote de 
 Chatillon, Major Norris personally led his battalion 
 through the intense artillery and machine-gun fire. 
 Although the attack led through a dense forest, he 
 maneuvered his battalion with such success that 
 liaison was maintained at all times between the 
 units of his command and with the units of the right 
 and left fianks, and a successful attack made upon a 
 position considered almost impregnable. He was 
 wounded during this attack. Home address, J. A. 
 Norris, brother, Luthersville, Ga. 
 
 NORRIS, SIGBERT A. G. . Second Lieutenant 
 Aviation Section, observer, 11th Aero Squadron. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action near Dun-sur- 
 Meuse, France, September 26, 1918. Deeming it 
 impossible to catch their own formation. Lieutenant 
 Norris, with Lieutenant William Wiring, pilot, at- 
 tached themselves to a formation from the 20th 
 Squadron and engaged in a 35-minute fight with 30 
 enemy aircraft. Five of the 20th Squadron were 
 
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 lost and the observer of one of the remaining planes 
 seriously wounded. The wounded man had fallen 
 in a position which had made the control of the ma- 
 chine difficult. Lieutenant Norris immediately mo- 
 tioned for his pilot to take a position between the 
 enemy formation and the crippled companion, in 
 order to protect it and continued to fight off the en- 
 emy planes until our Unes were crossed. Home ad- 
 dress, C. R. Freeman, friend, 489 Fifth Avenue, 
 New York City. 
 
 NORRIS, STEVE G Sergeant 
 
 Company G, 364th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Very, France, September 26, 
 1918. Sergeant Norris voluntarily preceded his 
 company in searching woods for the purpose of lo- 
 cating enemy snipers, who were causing numerous 
 casualties. He also made numerous trips under ar- 
 tillery and machine-gun fire to maintain liaison with 
 adjacent units. When his company was making its 
 first advance under heavy shell fire this soldier, then 
 a corporal, took the place of a rifle sergeant's sec- 
 tion and kept this unit intact during the advance. 
 Home address, Mary G. Boniris, Ahladocabas, 
 Greece. 
 
 NORSTRAND, CARL J. . . Sergeant Major 
 1st Battalion, 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. At 
 Chateau-Thierry, France, June 6, 1918, when his 
 presence was not demanded in the performance of 
 the normal duties of his office, he volunteered to 
 rescue wounded men from a field swept by machine- 
 gun fire, and continued this heroic work with the 
 aid of other volunteers until all had been recovered. 
 Home address, Henry P. Norstrand, brother, 60 
 South Manning Boulevard, Albany, N. Y. 
 
 NORTON. EARL D Private 
 
 Company H, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Vaux, France, July 1, 1918. 
 While Private Norton, an automatic rifle gunner, 
 was advancing during the attack, a shell fragment 
 struck a bag of hand grenades which he was carry- 
 ing on his hip, resulting in an explosion which shat- 
 tered his left leg. Despite this severe wound, he 
 crawled forward toward a shell hole, where the re- 
 mainder of his squad had taken refuge and, with his 
 remaining strength, threw his automatic rifle to the 
 men in the shell hole. His injuries necessitated the 
 amputation of his leg. Home address, Mrs. Robert 
 Norton, mother, 117 Whitefield Street, Guilford, 
 Conn. 
 
 NORTON, EVERETTE C. . Private (First Class) 
 Machine Gun Company, 139th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Cheppy, France, 
 September 27, 1918. After being wounded by a ma- 
 chine-gun bullet. Private Norton refused to be 
 evacuated to the rear, but continued in his duties 
 for two days thereafter, and only stopped when 
 weakened by the loss of blood. Home address, Jo- 
 seph Clarence Norton, Moran, Kans. 
 
 NORTON, FRANK B Sergeant 
 
 Company M, 328th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Cornay, France, October 9-10, 
 1918. After fighting for six hours, he volunteered 
 to accompany 15 other soldiers and an officer on a 
 night patrol of Cornay, which was held by many 
 enemy machine-gun posts. The party worked from 
 11 o'clock at night till next morning, clearing build- 
 ings and dugouts of the enemy, capturin<' 6-5 pris 
 oners and two machine guns. With six others, Ser- 
 geant Norton volunteered and entered a dugout 
 where 23 prisoners were captured. He was wound- 
 ed while lea\'ing the town, but he refused to go to 
 the aid station until the prisoners had been delivered 
 at brigade headquarters. Home address, Mrs. Mar- 
 garet E. Norton, wife, 4017 Third Avenue, Altoona, 
 Pa. 
 
 NORTON, FRED W. , , . First Lieutenant 
 Deceased. 27th Aero Squadron. For extraordi- 
 nary heroism in action in the Toul sector, France, 
 on July 2, 1918. Lieutenant Norton, as flight com- 
 mander, led a patrol of eight machines, the first 
 large American formation to encounter a large Ger- 
 man patrol. His command gave battle to nine en- 
 emy battle planes driven by some of the leading 
 aces of the German Army. Although both of his 
 guns jammed at the beginning of the fight and were 
 therefore useless, he stayed with the formation, skill- 
 fully maneuvering his machine to the best advan- 
 tage. He was attacked by enemy planes at four 
 different times, but skillfully avoided them or dived 
 at them. His continued presence was a great moral 
 help to his comrades, who destroyed two of the en- 
 emy planes. On July 23, 1918, this officer died of 
 wounds received in action July 20, 1918. Next of 
 kin, Mrs. Margaret E. Norton, wife, 4017 Third 
 Avenue, Altoona, Pa. 
 
 NORTON, JAMES A Wagoner 
 
 Company A, 107th Ammunition Train. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Juvigny, north 
 of Soissons, France, September 4, 1918. During a 
 heavy enemy bombardment a shell burst near two 
 ammunition trucks that were being unloaded at a 
 dump, blowing up one truck and setting fire to the 
 other. Disregarding the warning of bystanders. 
 Wagoner Norton rushed forward, threw off the 
 burning cushions and cover on the truck and backed 
 it to a place of safety. His conspicuous bravery was 
 the means of saving a large quantity of ammunition. 
 Home address, James Norton, father, Columbia, 
 
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 NORTON, JOHN H Captain 
 
 Deceased. 47th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Sergy, France, July 29-30, 1918. 
 When the company on the left of his own had fallen 
 back, leaving a gap through which the enemy was 
 approaching for a counterattack. Captain Norton, 
 with the remnants of two squads, formed an auto- 
 matic rifle post and successfully covered the with- 
 drawal of the remainaer of his command to a strong- 
 er line of resistance. Though his small group was 
 almost annihilated by hostile fire, he held this posi- 
 tion until the arrival of reinforcements, inflicting 
 heavy losses on the enemy. Next of kin, Mrs. Paul 
 J. Norton, mother, 113 School Street, Springfield, 
 Mass. 
 
 NORTON, JOHN W Sergeant 
 
 Company I, 29th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near St. Thibault, France, August 
 
 6, 1918. While leading his platoon toward the Vesle 
 River, Sergeant Norton encountered extreme ma- 
 chine-gun fire. Expo.sing himself to determine the 
 exact location from which this fire was being made, 
 he was seriously wounded, but he continued to di- 
 rect the fire of his men, even after he was no longer 
 able to move with them His action greatly aided 
 his platoon to advance and join the remainder of the 
 company. Home address, Mrs. Mary E. Magee, 
 sister, 105 DarUng Street, Central Falls, R. I. 
 
 NORTON, MAX Private 
 
 Medical Department, 108th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Ronssoy, France, 
 September 29, 1918. Private Norton, on his own 
 initiative, went forward twice in advance of the 
 front line, bringing in wounded under hea\'y shell 
 and machine-gun fire. Home address, Mrs. H. A. 
 Norton, 410 Cambridge Avenue, Buffalo, N. Y. 
 
 NORTON, ROBERT WILLIAM . . Captain 
 39th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Cunel, France, October 11, 1918 During 
 the action in the Bois De Foret, Captain Norton, 
 with another officer, braved the hazardous fire by 
 going out into No Man's Land and capturing 20 
 
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 Germans at the point of his pistol. Although he 
 lost two of the enemy during the encounter, he per- 
 sonally conducted the remaining back to our lines. 
 Home address, Mrs. Mary B. Neeman, East Bloom- 
 field. N. Y. 
 
 NORTON, WILLIAM Sergeant 
 
 Company I, 18th Infantry. Finding himself in a 
 dugout surrounded by Germans, and in which a 
 hand grenade had been thrown, he refused to sur- 
 render, made a bold dash outside, killed one of his 
 assailants, put the others to flight, and resumed his 
 duty with his company. Home address, Mrs. E. J. 
 Norton, mother, Sitka, Wis. 
 
 NORWAT, ARTHUR Sergeant 
 
 Deceased. Company M, 308th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Revillon, 
 France, September 14-15, 1918. On September 14 
 Sergeant Norwat advanced ahead of his company, 
 and with an automatic rifle single-handed silenced 
 an enemy machine-gun nest, capturing the gunner. 
 On the following day after having assumed com- 
 mand, because of the fact that all oSicers had be- 
 come casualties, he assembled 13 men and led them 
 in a charge against superior forces of the enemy, re- 
 capturing a trench which shortly before had been 
 taken by the enemy. For the following act of ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Moulin De 
 L'Homme Mort, France, October 7, 1918, Sergeant 
 Norwat is awarded a bar, to be worn with the dis- 
 tinguished-service cross: When enemy machine- 
 gun fire had checked his attempt to reach compan- 
 ies which had been surrounded by the enemy. Ser- 
 geant Norwat sprang upon the parapet, in full view 
 of the enemy, and opened fire with an automatic 
 rifle. He continued with this heroic work until he 
 fell mortally wounded. Next of kin, Alfred Norwat, 
 brother, 37 Stagg Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. 
 
 NOTTINGHAM. MARSH W. . . Corporal 
 Deceased. Headquarters Company, 76th Field 
 Artillery. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
 Roncheres, France, July 30, 1918. Corporal Not- 
 tingham volunteered and carried messages through 
 the intense shelling before telephone communication 
 was established. While leading a party to an ob- 
 servation post. Corporal Nottingham was killed by 
 shell fire. Next of kin, Mr. and Mrs. Otis W. Not- 
 tingham, father and mother, 823 Reba Place. 
 Evanston, 111. 
 
 NOURSE, WILLIAM H Sergeant 
 
 Company C, 103d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bouresches, France, July 20, 
 1918. Being on special duty. Sergeant Nourse fol- 
 lowed his company in the attack. Upon discover- 
 ing a strong machine-gun nest pouring a destructive 
 fire into the second wave of his battalion, Sergeant 
 Nourse, sending two men to the flanks, advanced 
 alone, rushed and cleaned out the nests with hand 
 grenades and bayonet. Home address, Mrs. Lyolia 
 A. Nourse, 46 Cottage Street, Hyde Park, Mass. 
 
 NOWAK, JOHN M Sergeant 
 
 Deceased. Company K, 127th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Fismes, 
 France, August 4, 1918. After being severely 
 wounded Sergeant Nowak refused to go to the rear 
 for fir.st aid, but bravely continued in the advance. 
 While he was helping to reform his company under 
 a heavy machine-gun barrage shortly afterwards he 
 was killed. Next of kin, Mrs. John M. Nowak, 
 wife, 884 Warren Avenue, Milwaukee, Wis. 
 
 NOWLIN, GEORGE A. . . First Sergeant 
 
 Battery E, 42d Artillery, Coast Artillery Corps. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action near Suippes, 
 France, July 15, 1918. This soldier displayed great 
 bravery and devotion to duty during the action of 
 his battery at the opening of the German attack at 
 
 Suippes. The firing position was under heavy fire, 
 and the members of the battery widely separated 
 when orders to fire were received by his battery. He 
 personally succeeded in quickly organizing the fir- 
 ing section at their posts. On several occasions he 
 carried severely wounded infantrymen long distan- 
 ces to dressing stations. He assisted in repairing 
 damage to exposed telephone lines under heavy 
 shrapnel fire, and with his battery was the last man 
 to leave the firing position. Home address, Mrs. 
 Callie Nowlin, wife. Route 3, Cosby, Tenn. 
 
 NOYES, STEPHEN H Captain 
 
 Pilot, Air Service, 12th Aero Squadron. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Chatel Ch6h6ry, 
 France, October 15, 1918. He volunteered under 
 the most adverse weather conditions to stake the 
 advance lines of the 82d Division. Disregarding 
 the fact that darkness would set in before he and his 
 observer could complete their mission, and at the 
 extremely low altitude of 150 feet, he proceeded 
 amid heavy antiaircraft and ground machine-gun 
 fire until the necessary information was secured. 
 On the return, due to darkness, he was forced to 
 land on a shell-torn field and proceeded on foot to 
 headquarters with valuable information. Home ad- 
 dress, Mrs. B. Noyes, mother, 15 Francis Street, 
 Newport, R. I. 
 
 NUBEL, HERMAN Corporal 
 
 Company L, 307th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near St. Pierremont, France, No- 
 vember 4, 1918. He advanced under heavy ma- 
 chine-gun fire to a position on the flank of his com- 
 pany's sector, located a machine-gun nest and open- 
 ed fire on it. He remained in this position in the 
 face of fire from a one-pounder gun. Home address, 
 Mrs. A. Nubel, mother, 116 Ivy Street, Elmhurst, 
 Long Island, N. Y. 
 
 NUTT, ALAN .... First Lieutenant 
 
 Deceased. Pilot, Air Service, 94th Aero Squad- 
 ron. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
 Forges, France, September 26, 1918. While on a 
 patrol he encountered and attacked unhesitatingly 
 eight Fokker planes. After a few minutes of severe 
 fighting, during which he displayed indomitable 
 courage and determination, this officer shot down 
 one of the enemy planes. Totally surrounded, out- 
 numbered, and without a thought of escape, he con- 
 tinued the attack until he was shot down in flames 
 near Drillancourt. Next of kin, Robert H. Nutt, 
 CUffside, N. J. 
 
 NUTTING, LESTER H. . . . Private 
 
 Deceased. 96th Company, 6th Regiment, U. S. 
 M. C. For extraordinry heroism in action near 
 Thiaucourt, France, September 15, 1918. Private 
 Nutting voluntarily advanced 200 yards beyond the 
 front lines to locate enemy machine-gun nests, sig- 
 naling back their positions to the other members of 
 his detachment, who immediately destroyed them. 
 Private Nutting was killedin returning to our lines. 
 Next of kin, Robert H. Nutting, father, Rupert, 
 Idaho. 
 
 NYE, WILL W First Lieutenant 
 
 116th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Samogneux, France, October 15, 1918. 
 Lieutenant Nye advanced without assistance upon 
 a machine-gun nest and drove the crew from the 
 gun. Home address, H. W. Nye, father, Radford, 
 Va. 
 
 OBENOUR, GEORGE . Private (First Class) 
 Company A, 30th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Crezancy, France, July 15, 
 1918. Three times under terrific enemy fire, Private 
 Obenour carried messages to battalion and regimen- 
 tal headquarters. After the company had with- 
 drawn, Private Obenour voluntarily returned to the 
 position his company had held and throughout the 
 
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 night assisted in evacuating the wounded. Home 
 address, Jacob Obenour, father, Martinsburg, Pa. 
 
 O'BRIEN, CHARLES . . . First Lieutenant 
 Deceased. 306th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Le Cendriere woods, near the 
 Aisne Canal, September 6, 1918. Lieutenant O'- 
 Brien led his platoon forward toward the Le Cen- 
 driere woods under heavy shell fire. When wound- 
 ed in the left leg, one of his men urged him to stop 
 and have the wound dressed. He answered, "Never 
 mind that; they can't stop us," and led his platoon 
 through the woods to the bank of the Aisne Canal, 
 where, while placing his men in position, he was 
 struck again and killed. His dauntless courage pre- 
 sented an inspiring example to the men of his pla- 
 toon. Next of kin, Mrs. M. O'Brien, mother, 44 
 North Main Street, WilkesBarre, Pa. 
 
 O'BRIEN, CORNELIUS J. . . . Sergeant 
 Company E, 2d Engineers. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Villesavoye, France, August 
 11, 1918. While engaged on the construction of a 
 bridge over the Valle River, he voluntarily left shel- 
 ter during intense fire and carried one of his wound- 
 ed officers through a heavy machine-gun and artil- 
 lery barrage to a dressing station. Home address, 
 Mrs. Kate Mullins O'Brien, mother, Churchill, In- 
 nistymon. County Clare, Ireland. 
 
 O'BRIEN, JOHN J Sergeant 
 
 Company D, 2d Engineers. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near St. Etienne-a-Arnes, France, 
 October 5-7, 1918. Advancing ahead of the infantry, 
 Sergeant O'Brien made several reconnaissances of 
 the town of St. Etienne-a-Arnes; and, in spite of the 
 danger exposed to machine-gun and artillery fire of 
 our own and enemy guns, he procured and returned 
 with valuable information. Home address, Mrs. 
 Mary O'Brien, mother, 409 Porter Avenue, Buffalo, 
 N. Y. 
 
 O'BRIEN, THOMAS A Sergeant 
 
 Company A, 325th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action east of St. Juvin, France, October 
 16, 1918. Sergeant O'Brien assumed command of 
 his platoon and successfully led it forward until it 
 was held up by severe enemy machine-gun fire. He 
 then went forward himself and silenced the hostile 
 machine gun with hand grenades, being wounded in 
 the performance of this gallant act. Home address, 
 Mrs. Thomas O'Brien, mother, 1100 Cantrell Street, 
 Philadelphia, Pa. 
 
 O'BRIEN, W. H. J. . . . First Lieutenant 
 Medical Corps, 76th Field Artillery For extra- 
 ordinary heroism in action near la Trinite Ferme, 
 France, July 14-15, 1918. During the entire night 
 of July 14-15 and throughout the following day 
 Lieutenant O'Brien was continually exposed to high 
 explosives and gas shells in caring for the wounded, 
 even after he had been painfully wounded by the 
 fragment of a shell. Home address, Thomas O'- 
 Brien, father, 42 Dwight Street, New Haven, Conn. 
 
 O'CONNELL, ALBERT L. . . . Private 
 
 Battery C, 60th Artillery, C. A. C. For extraor- 
 dinary heroism in action near Montblainville, 
 France, October 4, 1918. In an effort to rescue a 
 comrade who had been severely wounded. Private 
 O'Connell ran with a litter into an area under heavy 
 shell fire. He succeeded in getting the wounded 
 Boldier on the litter, but before he could carry him 
 out of danger, another shell burst directly under the 
 litter, killing the wounded soldier and severely 
 wounding Private O'Connell. Home address, Mary 
 O'Connell. mother, R. F. D. 3, Battle Creek, Mich. 
 
 O'CONNELL, MICHAEL .... Corporal 
 
 Deceased. Company D, 101st Infantry. For 
 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Epieds, 
 
 France, July 23, 1918. Corporal O'Connell, Ser- 
 geant Simeon L. Nickerson, and Private Thomas 
 Ryan volunteered to cross an open field in front of 
 their company in order to ascert.ain the location of 
 enemy machine-guns. While engaged in this cour- 
 ageous enterprise they were shot and killed. The 
 heroic self-sacrifice of these three men saved the 
 lives of many of their comrades, who would have 
 been killed had the company attempted to make the 
 advance as a whole. Next of kin, Martin O. O'Con- 
 nell, brother, 79 CaroUne Avenue, Jamaica Plain, 
 Mass. 
 
 O'CONNOR, DANIEL Sergeant 
 
 Company C, 101st Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action north of Verdun, France, October 
 27, 1918. Encountering strong machine-gun nests 
 while leading his platoon forward, Sergeant O'Con- 
 nor ordered his men to take cover while he advanced 
 alone, flanked the nest, and killed two of the enemy 
 gunners, thereby enabling his platoon to resume the 
 advance. Home address, Mrs. Margaret O'Connor, 
 mother, 150 Spencer Street, Dorchester, Mass. 
 
 O'CONNOR, HARRY GROVER . . Sergeant 
 Headquarters detachment, 78th Division. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Saint Juvin, 
 France, October 15, 1918. Sergeant O'Connor vol- 
 unteered and went from his division headquarters 
 to one of the regiments in line to obtain much need- 
 ed information and arrange for liaison. He covered 
 the distance of six kilometers through shell fire three 
 times before the unit was found and while returning 
 with the information was seriously wounded by a 
 shell which mortally wounded two companions. He 
 gave water and fijst aid to the two men and dragged 
 himself down the road until he met a soldier whom 
 he sent for an ambulance. After reaching the hos- 
 pital and having his wounds dressed, he left the hos- 
 pital without the knowledge of the attendants and 
 deUvered the information to his division headquar- 
 ters in person. Home address, Thomas O'Connor, 
 father, Wayland, N. Y. 
 
 O'CONNOR, JAMES J Corporal 
 
 Company I, 165th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Landres, France, October 14, 
 1918. After his entire squad had been either killed 
 or wounded while attacking an enemy machine-gun 
 nest. Corporal O'Connor continued the combat 
 single handed and, having killed three of the enemy, 
 silenced their machine-gun which was enfilading his 
 battalion. He then carried three of his comrades 
 from their exposed positions to safety. Home ad- 
 dress, Mrs. Catherine O'Connor, Milltown Malbay, 
 County Clare, Ireland. 
 
 O'CONNOR, THOMAS P Private 
 
 Deceased. Company C, 165th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Villers-sur- 
 Fere, France, July 31, 1918. After his platoon had 
 moved from an open field in the cover of the wood he 
 returned to the field under heavy machine-gun fire 
 to rescue a wounded comrade and was killed at the 
 side of the man he tried to save. Next of kin, Mrs. 
 J. Fitzpatrick, 337 East Twenty-second Street, New 
 York City. 
 
 O'DANIEL, JOHN W. . . Second Lieutenant 
 11th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Bois St. Claude, in the St. Mihiel salient, 
 September 12, 1918. After being severely wounded 
 in the head early in the action he continued in com- 
 mand of his platoon, loar'ing his men for several 
 hours until forced to give in to complete phj'sical ex- 
 haustion, thus displaying most exceptional courage, 
 determination, and devotion to duty. Home ad- 
 dress, A. H. O'Daniel, Ashland, Del. 
 
 O'DELL, EDGAR H Private 
 
 Company K, 137th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 
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 heroism in action at Varennes, France, September 
 26, 1918. In the face of heavy machine-gun fire, he 
 entered a building alone and captured 16 prisoners 
 and four machine-guns. He used an automatic nfle 
 and hand grenades, during his advance to the build- 
 ing, fire from which was checking our advance. 
 Home address, Robert O'Dell, Oakfield, Maine. 
 
 ODENWALD, WILLIAM . Private (First Class) 
 Company M, 328th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Cornay, France, October 9-10, 
 1918. After fighting for six hours. Private Oden- 
 wald volunteered to accompany 15 other soldiers 
 and an ofiicer on a night patrol of Cornay, which was 
 held by many enemy machine-gun posts. The party 
 worked from 1 1 o'clock at night until the next morn- 
 ing at clearing buildings and dugouts of the enemy, 
 capturing 65 prisoners and two machine-guns. With 
 six others. Private Odenwald volunteered and en- 
 tered a dugout, where 23 prisoners were captured. 
 He was wounded while leaving the town, but he re- 
 fused to go to the aid station until the prisoners had 
 been delivered at brigade headquarters. Home ad- 
 dress, Mrs. Anna Odenwald, mother, 1813 Second 
 Avenue, New York City. 
 
 O'DONNELL, PAUL J. . . Second Lieutenant 
 Deceased. Infantry, 96th Aero Squadron. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Dun-sur- 
 Meuse, France, September 26, 1918. His forma- 
 tion was attacked while flying to bomb Dun-sur- 
 Meuse by seven enemy planes. With the first 
 spurt of enemy fire he was fatally wounded. With 
 his last strength he opened a deliberate and destruc- 
 tive fire on one of the enemy planes, driving it down 
 out of control. He died before his antagonist 
 struck the ground. Next of kin, Mrs. Adie O'Don- 
 nell, mother, 1116 G Street, Southeast, Washing- 
 ton, D. C. 
 
 OFFINGER. EARL C Captain 
 
 315th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Nantillois, France, September 29, 1918. 
 While leading his company, under heavy shell and 
 machine-gun fire. Captain Offinger received severe 
 arm wounds. He was obUged to return for treat- 
 ment to a first-aid post, and advised to go to the 
 rear. Refusing, he returned to his lines, reorganiz- 
 ed his company, and formed their position before 
 being evacuated. Home address. Christian Offin- 
 ger, father, Springfield, Mass. 
 
 O'FLAHERTY, COLEMAN F. . . Chaplain 
 Deceased. 28th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Very, France, October 3, 
 1918. Chaplain O'Flaherty displayed conspicuous 
 gallantry in administering to the wounded under 
 terrific fire, exposing himself at all times, to reach 
 their side and give them aid. In the performance of 
 this heroic work he was killed. Next of kin. Miss 
 Mary O'Flaherty, cousin, Mitchell, S. D. 
 
 OGDEN, GEORGE Corporal 
 
 Company H, 110th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Montblainville, France, Sep- 
 tember 27, and near Beslieux, France, November 
 2-9, 1918. While acting as battalion scout, Corporal 
 Ogden succeeded in driving away the crews of two 
 enemy machine-guns by sniping. Operating one of 
 these guns himself and a sergeant the other, they 
 materially assisted in repulsing an enemy counter- 
 attack On another occasion, while leading a patrol 
 of ten nien on the Vesle River, Corporal Ogden suc- 
 ceeded in getting on the flank of the enemy and by 
 rifle fire forced about 100 to retreat from a trench in 
 disorder, inflicting many casualties. Later he suc- 
 ceeded in getting in the rear of the enemy positions, 
 remaining in hiding until night, and then returned 
 with valuable information relative to the enemy's 
 positions. Home address, Mrs. Rachel Ogden, 40S1 
 Manayunk Avenue, Philadelphia, Pa. 
 
 OGDEN, IRA C Captain 
 
 Deceased. Mist Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near St. Etienne, France, October 
 9-10, 1918. Due to casualties among field officers. 
 Captain Ogden was placed in command of the sup- 
 port line. On the afternoon of October 10, an ad- 
 vance was ordered, and Captain Ogden requested 
 permission to accompany the front line. He was 
 placed in command of the front line of the regiment 
 and advanced with it at 4:30 p.m. Regardless of 
 personal danger, he crossed areas swept by machine- 
 gun fire, and was killed in action shortly after he had 
 reported as having reached the objective. Next of 
 kin, Mrs. Ira C. Ogden, 380 Kings Highway, San 
 Antonio, Texas. 
 
 OGLE, EDWARD W., Jr Private 
 
 Company H, 312th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Grand-Pr<', France, October 
 18, 1918. Acting upon his own initiative. Private 
 Ogle on three different occasions risked his life by 
 going in front of his Unes and assisting wounded 
 comrades to a place of safety. Home address, Mrs. 
 Catherine A. Ogle, mother, 62 Amphere Street, 
 East Orange, N. J. 
 
 O'HAGAN, THOMAS P. . . First Sergeant 
 Company C, 165th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Landres-et-St. Georges, 
 France, October 14-15, 1918. After successfully 
 conducting a raiding patrol and returning safely to 
 his lines. Sergeant O'Hagan immediately went back 
 to the scene and, exposed to unusual machine-gun 
 and artillery fire, searched for and carried to safety 
 a wounded man who was lying 100 yards frorn the 
 enemy's wire. On the following day he carried a 
 severely wounded comrade to safety across an open 
 field, in spite of the terrific and especially directed 
 machine-gun fire. Home address, Mrs. Henry 
 O'Hagan, 168 Davis Street, Belfast, Ireland. 
 
 OILER, GEORGE Sergeant 
 
 Company F, 9th Infantry. On July 1, 1918, near 
 Vaux, he volunteered and led a liaison patrol 
 through a thick woods known to be strongly held 
 by enemy machine-guns. After being severely 
 wounded, he brought back four prisoners and valua- 
 ble information. Home address, Mrs. Katherine 
 Oiler, wife, Mount Lick, W. Va. 
 
 OKE, RUSSELL Sergeant 
 
 Company L, 61st Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Chateau Charmois, France, 
 November 9, 1918. Disregarding personal peril. 
 Sergeant Oke attacked and reduced a machine-gun 
 nest, kilUng two of the crew and driving the others 
 from their guns. Home address, Mrs. Albert Oke, 
 mother, Alvinston, Ontario, Canada. 
 
 O'KEEFE, DANIEL J Corporal 
 
 Company B, 361st Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Epinonville, France, Septem- 
 ber 27, 1918. When half of his platoon were on a 
 hillside under heavy machine-gun and snipers' fire, 
 he effectively covered the withdrawal of his detach- 
 ment with his automatic rifle. Home address, Mau- 
 rice O'Keefe, father, 919 Noe Street, San Fran- 
 cisco, Cal. 
 
 O'KEEFE, JOHN J. . . . First Sergeant 
 
 Company M, 131st Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near the Bois De Harville, France, 
 November 10, 1918. After all the officers of two of 
 the companies of his battalion had become casual- 
 ties. Sergeant O'Keefe rallied the men, who had be- 
 come disorganized under the machine-gun fire, and 
 led them forward toward the objective, displaying 
 marked courage and leadership. Home address, 
 Mrs. H. O'Keefe, mother, 10340 Talhoume Avenue, 
 Chicago, III. 
 
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 O'KEEFE, THOMAS J Corporal 
 
 Deceased. Company H, 26th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Verdun, France, 
 October 4, 1918. Corporal O'Keefe voluntarily ad- 
 vanced alone into the woods to de.stroy an enemy 
 machine-gun nest and in a single-handed pistol fight 
 with eight of the enemy, succeeded in killing four 
 Germans before he himself was killed in this unequal 
 combat. Next of kin, Mrs. Margaret Butel, 
 mother, 7040 Prairie Avenue, Chicago, 111. 
 
 O'KELLY, GROVER C Sergeant 
 
 Deceased. Company G, 6th Regiment, U. S. 
 M. C. In the Bois de Belleau, France, on June 6-8, 
 1918, he displayed the greatest qualities of courage 
 and leadership in assaults against strong enemy ma- 
 chine-gun positions, and was killed in the perform- 
 ance of this splendid duty. Next of kin, Miss Hettie 
 E. O'Kelley, sister. Commerce, Ga. 
 
 O'KELLY, THOMAS Corporal 
 
 Company C, 165th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Landres-et-St. Georges, 
 France, October 15, 1918. Even after being warned 
 of the danger of attempting to get through the mur- 
 derous fire, and, after he had seen all the other bat- 
 talion runners killed or wounded on the same mia- 
 eion. Corporal O'Kelly willingly volunteered and 
 started with a message to regimental headquarters. 
 When he had gone but a short distance, he was 
 wounded but managed to reach his destination, 
 after which he was taken to a hospital. Home ad- 
 dress, J. J. O'Kelly, brother, 636 Marquette Road, 
 East, Chicago. 111. 
 
 OLANSON, ARTHUR W Sergeant 
 
 Company K, 315th Infantry-. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Nantillois, France, Septem- 
 ber 29, 1918. Sergeant Olanson, with his company 
 commander, outflanked a machine-gun nest which 
 was holding up their advance, shot one German 
 non-commissioned officer who tried to escape, and 
 captured two prisoners, the other occupants fleeing. 
 The reduction of this machine-gun nest made it pos- 
 sible for the flank of the battalion to advance. Home 
 address, Louise Gabrielson, friend, 2221 South 
 Twenty-third Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 
 
 OLDFIELD, WILLIE A. . . First Sergeant 
 Company I, 139th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Charpentry, France, Septem- 
 ber 26-27, 1918. Sergeant Oldfield was in charge of 
 his platoon when it was subjected to heavy enemy 
 machine-gun fire, causing numerous casualties. By 
 his word and example he held his men in line as a 
 unit until nightfall, when they intrenched. Next 
 day when the tanks appeared he led the charge upon 
 the machine-guns which were holding up the ad- 
 vance. Inspired by his gallantry, his men went for- 
 ward and cleared out the guns and assisted in the 
 capture of Charpentry, with many prisoners. Home 
 address, Mrs. Anna Oldfield, mother. Canton, Kan. 
 
 OLDS, ARTHUR Sergeant 
 
 Company E, 2d Battalion, 5th U. S. M. C. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne, 
 France, October 2-3, 1918. After all the runners 
 had been wounded, Sergeant Olds volunteered to act 
 as runner, and made several trips through machine- 
 gun and artillery fire. Home address, Mrs. Frank 
 Farnum, mother, Millington, Mich. 
 
 O'LEARY, JOSEPH A Corporal 
 
 Deceased. Battery F, 124th Field Artillery. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Epinonville, 
 France, October 7, 1918. He left shelter and volun- 
 teered as a stretcher bearer, making freqvient trips 
 to and from gun positions under heavy fire until he 
 was killed by an enemy shell. Next of kin, Robert 
 O'Leary, brother, 720 North Seventh Street, East 
 St. Louis, 111. 
 
 OLEJNIK, FRANK Corporal 
 
 Company B, 4th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Gland, FVance, July 21, 1918. 
 Assisting his platoon commander and one other com- 
 rade. Corporal Olejnik went forward, attacking and 
 capturing an enemy machine-gun and eight prison- 
 ers. Home address, John Olejnik, father, Sobieski, 
 Wis. 
 
 OLIPHANT. DAVID A Sergeant 
 
 Company A, 7th Engineers. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Romagne, France, October 14, 
 1918. By his energy, iiutiative, and courage. Ser- 
 geant Oliphant located several machine-gun nests 
 and captured nine prisoners and an antitank gun 
 when sent out with three other soldiers to locate the 
 enemy positions. Next of kin. Miss Maggie Lynch, 
 398 East Front Street, Ashland, Ky. 
 
 OLIVER, MACK O Sergeant 
 
 Company H, 28th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action west of the Meuse, France, Octo- 
 ber 11, 1918. After having been severely wounded 
 by shrapnel. Sergeant Oliver refused to leave the 
 lines, realizing the urgent need of men. After being 
 relieved, he walked to the dressing station, despite 
 his weakness from loss of blood, and his painful 
 suffering from the wound. Home address. Mack 
 Oliver, father, Second and Shady Avenues, Winston- 
 Salem, N. C. 
 
 OLLRICH. HARRY J Private 
 
 Deceased. Company E, 125th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action during the advance 
 across the River Ourcq and from Cierges 
 to Fismes, France, July 31 to August 4, 1918. Many 
 times daily during this advance Private OUrich dis- 
 played an entire disregard of personal danger in the 
 carrying of messages through enemy barrages. Later 
 in the fighting near Fismes, when it became neces- 
 sary to send an important message to the command- 
 ing ofiicer of the battalion, although Private Ollrioh 
 had been on constant duty night and day for four 
 days, he attempted to deliver the message but was 
 killed while crossing a shell-swept zone. Next of 
 kin, Henry Ollrich, father, Mt. Clemens, Mich. 
 
 OLSEN, ERIC S Sergeant 
 
 102d Infantry. He was a member of a working 
 party on the night of February 28, 1918, well out in 
 front of the advance post. His party encountered a 
 violent barrage of the enemy which protected enemy 
 assault troops. He helped to fight off the German 
 troops, and walked back and forth twice under the 
 enemy's and our own barrage to collect his men. 
 When he heard that his lieutenant was in trouble, 
 he walked back again to his rescue, where the bar- 
 rage had at first overtaken him. Home address, 
 Mrs. Lena Olsen, mother, 472 East Street, New 
 Britain, Conn. 
 
 OLSEN, FRED Sergeant 
 
 Machine-Gun Company, 264th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Eclisfontaine, 
 France, September 27, 1918. With two other sol- 
 diers. Sergeant Olsen volunteered and went 300 
 yards beyond our outpost lines, through heavy shell 
 fire, to bring in a wounded private of his regiment. 
 The mission was promptly and successfully accom- 
 plished. Home address, John Olsen, Box 121, Gal- 
 eta, Cal. 
 
 OLSEN, HAROLD Corporal 
 
 Company K, 327th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action in the Meuse-Argonne offensive, 
 October 9, 1918. Assisted by another soldier. Cor- 
 poral Olsen crawled far in advance of our hnes, 
 under terrific machine-gun and shell fire, and 
 brought back a severely wounded comrade. Home 
 address, Carl E. Olsen, brother, 56 Robert Street, 
 Attleboro, Mass. 
 
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 OLSEN, JOSEPH E Private 
 
 Company C, 6th Machine-Gun Battalion, U. S. 
 M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near St. 
 Etienne, France, October 3, 1918. While his pla- 
 toon was following the adviance of an infantry pla- 
 toon, which had become separated. Private Olsen 
 was seriously wounded in the foot by machine-gun 
 fire. At the edge of heavy brushwood, a company 
 of German infantry was encountered; and Private 
 Olsen, who had been forced to fall some distance be- 
 hind, rushed forward as best he could and set up his 
 tripod, acting as loader until the enemy was re- 
 pulsed. Home address, Taylor Olsen, Rural Route 
 1, Heyburn, Idaho. 
 
 OLSEN, OLAF S Private 
 
 Company I, 127th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Juvigny, France, August 31, 
 1918. He was a squad leader in the second platoon. 
 After reaching his objective he displayed extraor- 
 dinary qualities of leadership in organizing scatter- 
 ing squads of Company I and placing thern in ad- 
 vantageous positions in spite of severe machine-gun 
 fire and artillery bombardment. His disregard of 
 danger and fine leadership were an inspiration to his 
 comrades. Home address, Mrs. S. H. Dahler, 
 mother, 1102 Banks Avenue, Superior, Wis. 
 
 OLSON, JOHN C Private 
 
 Company L, 16th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bois de Fontaine, France, 
 May 11, 1918. He displayed conspicuous bravery 
 by going from the front line to an advanced post and 
 rescuing, unaided, a wounded comrade in the face 
 of heavy machine-gun fire. Home address, Em- 
 manuel Olson, Valparaiso, Ind. 
 
 OLSON, MANDEL . . Private (First Class) 
 Company A, 13th Machine-Gun Battalion. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Cunel, France, 
 October 14, 1918. Accompanying another soldier, 
 Private Olson left shelter and went forward 100 
 meters over territory swept by shells and machine- 
 gun fire, and carried a wounded man to safety. 
 Home address, Mrs. Ben Olson, mother, 1206 Da- 
 kota Avenue, Grand Forks, N. D. 
 
 O'NEAL, JAMES LEE Private 
 
 7th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Sierge, France, October 5, 1918. When 
 machine-gun and rifle fire was so heavy that his 
 company commander would not order a runner out. 
 Private O'Neil volunteered and carried messages 
 from the regimental post of command to his com- 
 pany, making numerous trips under heavy machine- 
 gun and shell fire, during the day and night. Next 
 of kin, James O'Neil, father, 7700 South Broadway, 
 St. Louis, Mo. 
 
 O'NEAL, MIKE Sergeant 
 
 Company C, 8th Machine Gun Battalion. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Cierges, 
 France, October 4, 1918. Having been seriously 
 wounded during an attack. Sergeant O'Neal re- 
 fused to leave the field until he had led his men to 
 cover and reestablished his guns for action, inspiring 
 the other members of his platoon by his courage 
 and fortitude. Home address, Chafles O'Neal, 
 father, 622 Illinois Avenue, Jeffersonville, Ind. 
 
 O'NEILL, FRANK P . . Second Lieutenant 
 101st Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Bois de St. Remy, France, September 12, 
 1918. When the advance of his battalion was held 
 up for nearly two hours. Lieutenant O'Neill, with 
 four soldiers, made an attack on the enemy, and 
 although subjected to direct fire, succeeded in 
 silencing two of their machine-guns, and enabling 
 his battalion to proceed further. Home address, 
 Mrs. Julia F. O'Neill, mother, 32 Mill Street, Dor- 
 chester, Mass. 
 
 O'NEILL, JAMES T Private 
 
 110th Ambulance Company. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Fismes, France, August 10, 
 1918. Under heavy shell and machine-gun fire. Pri- 
 vate O'Neill voluntarily made five trips to ascertain 
 the condition of a bridge over the Vesle River to 
 make sure that it was safe for the passages of am- 
 bulances. Later, when the bridge became impass- 
 able for vehicles this soldier crossed the bridge on 
 foot and brought back food and medical supplies. 
 Home address, Mrs. Rosa O'Neill, mother, Alden, 
 Pa. 
 
 O'NEILL, RALPH A. . . . First Lieutenant 
 Pilot, 147th Aero Squadron, Air Service. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Chateau-Thier- 
 ry, France, July 2, 1918. Lieutenant O'Neill and 
 four other pilots attacked 12 enemy battle planes. 
 In a violent battle within the enemy's lines they 
 brought down three German planes, one of which 
 was credited to Lieutenant O'Neill. A bronze oak 
 leaf, to be worn with the Distinguished Service 
 Cross, is awarded to Lieutenant O'Neill for the fol- 
 lowing act of extraordinary heroism in action: On 
 July 5, 1918, he led three other pilots in battle 
 against eight German pursuit planes near Chateau- 
 Thierry, France. He attacked the leader, opening 
 fire at about 150 yards, and closing up to 30 yardS 
 range. After a quick and decisive fight the enemy 
 aircraft fell in flames. He then turned on three 
 other machines that were attacking him from the 
 rear and brought one of them down. The other five 
 enemy planes were driven away. A second bronze 
 oak leaf, to be worn, with the Distinguished Service 
 Cross, is awarded Lieutenant O'Neill for the follow- 
 ing act of extraordinary heroism in action near 
 Fresned, France, July 24, 1918: Lieutenant O'Neill, 
 with four other pilots, engaged 12 enemy planes dis- 
 covered hiding in the sun. Leading the way to an 
 advantageous position by a series of bold and skillful 
 maneuvers. Lieutenant O'Neill shot down the leader 
 of the hostile formation. The other German planes 
 then closed in on him, but he climbed to a position 
 of vantage above them and returned to the fight and 
 drove down another plane. In this encounter he not 
 only defeated his opponents in spite of overwhelm- 
 ing odds against him, but also enabled the recon- 
 naissance plane to carry on its work unmolested. 
 Home address, Mrs. R. L. O'Neill, mother, 218 
 Sonoita Street, Nogales, Ariz. 
 
 O'NEILL, WILLIAM Sergeant 
 
 Deceased. Company H, 165th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action in the valley of 
 Suippes, France, July 14-16, 1918. Wounded by a 
 shell fragment, he returned to his platoon and en- 
 gaged in hand-to-hand fighting after having his 
 wound dressed. Wounded two days later by a ma- 
 chine-gun bullet, he again returned to the firing line, 
 after receiving first aid, and led a successful charge 
 against an enemy position. His personal heroism 
 was an inspiration to him men. He was killed while 
 consolidating a position his platoon had just taken. 
 Next of kin, Mrs. Annie Cotter, 212 East 90th 
 Street, New York City. 
 
 OOSTERBANN, DICK Private 
 
 Company C, 15th Machine-Gun BattaUon. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action in the Bois de 
 Rappe, France, October 21, 1918. While repulsing 
 an enemy counterattack in the Bois de Rappe, Pri- 
 vate Oosterbann, a gunner, was so badly wounded 
 that he could no longer fire, but lay be.side his gun 
 for 18 hours, without medical attention, under 
 heavy machine-gun fire, encouraging the remainder 
 of his squad until the attack was over. Home ad- 
 dress, Mrs. Janette Oosterbann, mother, R. F. D. 
 2, Zeeland, Mich. 
 
 OPIE, HEIROME L Major 
 
 1 16th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Samogneux, France, October 15, 1918. 
 
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE CROSS 
 
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 Although painfully wounded, Major Opie continued 
 in command of his battalion, successfully leading it 
 to its objective. During the action Major Opie dis- 
 played rare courage and valor, refusing relief until 
 the new objective was consolidated. Home address, 
 Mrs. Heirome L. Opie, Staunton, Va. 
 
 ORCUTT, IVER Private 
 
 Company E, 56th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Preny, France, November 1, 
 1918. When it was rumored that several of the 
 front line companies had been forced to withdraw, 
 Private Orcutt volunteered and went over the entire 
 front during the night, reporting back the exact lo- 
 cation of each unit. His mission was accomplished 
 under shrapnel fire and gas, but he succeeded where 
 many other runners had failed. Home address, 
 John Merrish Orcutt, father, Mazomain, Wis. 
 
 CRD, RALPH EDWARD .... Sergeant 
 Company C, 111th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action west of Fismette, France, August 
 10, 1918. Sergeant Ord, with another soldier, vol- 
 untarily left a place of safety and crawled through 
 heavy machine-gun and shell fire to the aid of a com- 
 rade who had fallen wounded during the withdrawal 
 of their company from an exposed position, carrying 
 him 75 yards across an open area to shelter. Home 
 address, John A. Ord, Dravesburg, Pa. 
 
 O'ROURKE, CORNELIUS . First Sergeant 
 Company A, 15th Machine-Gun Battalion. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Vi6ville en 
 Haye, France, September 14, 1918. Seeing two 
 wounded comrades bang exposed to heavy enemy 
 machine-gun and artillery fire, he went out in dis- 
 regard of all danger to himself and brought them in, 
 one at a time, to a sheltered place, thus inspiring his 
 men by his great dash and courage. Home address, 
 Miss O'Rourke, sister, 45 McDonald Street, Glens 
 Falls, N. Y. 
 
 O'ROURKE, JAMES H Private 
 
 Company D, 311th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Vi6ville en Haye, France, 
 September 26, 1918. After being twice wounded. 
 Private O'Rourke captured two prisoners and took 
 them to the battalion headquarters. Home ad- 
 dress, Mrs. William O'Rourke, mother, 266 Laurel 
 Avenue, Lakewood, N. J. 
 
 O'ROURKE, JOHN P Private 
 
 Alias John T. Burke. Deceased. Medical De- 
 tachment, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary hero- 
 ism in action near Blanc Mont Ridge, France, Octo- 
 ber 3-9, 1918. With utter disregard for his personal 
 safety. Private O'Rourke worked untiringly under 
 heavy shell fire and gave aid to the wounded He 
 lost his life while advancing in front of his company 
 to give aid to some wounded. Next of kin, Mrs. 
 John P. O'Rourke, wife, Akron, Ohio. 
 
 ORR, EDWARD .... First Lieutenant 
 Deceased. Pilot, Air Service, 12th Aero Squad- 
 ron. For extraordinary heroism in action in the 
 Toul sector, France, August 28, 1918. Lieutenant 
 Orr, flying with Lieutenant Phil A. Henderson, 
 infantry, observer, on an unprotected reconnais- 
 sance mission, encountered a patrol of eight enemy 
 pursuit planes near the American balloon line. The 
 patrol was sighted just as one of them dived on the 
 balloon with the intention of destroying it. With- 
 out hesitation. Lieutenant Orr attacked this plane 
 and followed it to within 50 meters, firing his single 
 front gun against the double guns with which the 
 German plane was equipped. In the meantime 
 Lieutenant Henderson engaged the other eight 
 planes, which attacked from the rear. After a vio- 
 lent combat, all of the enemy planes wore driven off. 
 On September 14, 1918, Lieutenant Orr was acci- 
 dentally killed. Next of kin, E. K. Orr, father, 
 5331 Woodlawn Avenue, Chicago, 111. 
 
 ORTIZ, CONCEPCION Private 
 
 Deceased. Company I, 125th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Romagne, 
 France, October 11, 1918. On the morning of Oc- 
 tober 11 he made numerous trips across a valley 
 which was swept by continuous and terrific machine- 
 gun fire, carrying messages of great importance 
 from his company in the front line to his battalion 
 post of command. After having successfully and 
 fearlessly carried many messages he lost his life 
 while performing the hazardous duty. Next of kin, 
 Leonardo Ortiz, father. Eagle Pass, Texas. 
 
 OSBORN, MORTON Sergeant 
 
 Company H, 47th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action southeast of Bazoches, France, 
 August 7-9, 1918. Wounded in the head and shoul- 
 der, he rejoined his platoon as soon as his wounds 
 had been dressed and remained with it until the 
 command was relieved, displaying rare qualities of 
 leadership and judgment under heavy machine-gun 
 and rifle fire. Home address, Nathan Osborn, 
 Load, Ky. 
 
 OSBORNE, HARRY Corporal 
 
 Company F, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Medeah Ferme, France, 
 October 3, 1918. Corporal Osborne, together with 
 four other men, charged a machine-gun nest con- 
 taining three heavy machine-guns, capturing the 
 three guns and twenty prisoners. Home address, 
 Mrs. Agnes Osborne, mother, 1177 Washington 
 Street, Elizabeth, N. J. 
 
 OSBORNE, WEEDON D. . . Dental Surgeon 
 Deceased. U. S N. Attached to U. S. M. C. He 
 voluntarily risked his life during the advance on 
 Bouresches, France, on June 6, 1918, by helping to 
 carry the wounded to places of safety, and while 
 engaged in this difficult duty was struck by a shell 
 and killed. Home address, Elizabeth Osborne, 
 sister, Wheaton, 111. 
 
 OSMOND, FRANK W Corporal 
 
 Company A, 301st Battalion, Tank Corps. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Bellicourt, 
 France, September 29, 1918. Corporal Osmond was 
 on duty as gunner in a tank, whose track was broken 
 by a direct hit from an enemy shell. Because of the 
 heavy machine-gun fire it was impossible to repair 
 the track; but Corporal Osmond, accompanied by 
 another soldier, left the tank, picked up some rifles, 
 and, crawling through the trenches and brush to the 
 rear of the machine-gun position, killed four of the 
 enemy crew. They then returned to the tank and 
 assisted in repairing the track, under heavy shell fire. 
 Home address, John K. Osmond, father, 1232 North 
 Fifty-third Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 
 
 OTTE, FRED Private 
 
 Company A, 111th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Fismes and Fismette, France, 
 August 9-13, 1918. For four days, during the most 
 intense fighting, he acted as runner between his bat- 
 talion headquarters at Fismes and troops in Fis- 
 mette. He made many trips across the Ve.sle River 
 under heavy shell and machine-gun fire, and when 
 the bridge had been destroyed he continued his trips 
 by swimming the river, which contained wire en- 
 tanglements. Home address, Fred Otte, father, 
 Fairmont City, Pa. 
 
 OTTO. WILLIAM H Corporal 
 
 Deceased. 45th Company, 5th Regiment, U. S. 
 M. C. Killed in action at Chateau-'Thierry, France, 
 June 6, 1918 He gave the supreme proof of that 
 extraordinary heroism which will serve as an exam- 
 ple to hitherto untried troops. Next of kin, Mrs. 
 Martha Otto, mother, 2121 Addison Street, Chi- 
 cago, 111. 
 
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 HEROES ALL 
 
 OVERMEYER, GEORGE J. . . . Corporal 
 Headquarters Company, 15th Field Artillery. For 
 repeated acts of extraordinary heroism in action 
 near Chateau-Thierry, France, June 20, 1918, and 
 near Vierzy, France. July 18, 1918. On June 20 he 
 was in charge of an observation post which was 
 bombarded by gas shells. In spite of the fact that 
 the other observers were overcome by the gas, he 
 remained at his post and continued to transmit 
 observation to the artillery battalion commander. 
 On July 18 this soldier was on liaison duty in the 
 infantry and advanced with the third wave of the 
 attack. He successfully carried a message through 
 two enemy barrages to the artillery commander, 
 thus giving proof of his courageous devotion to duty. 
 Home address, Charles G. Overmeyer, 542 Kicka- 
 poo Street, Hartford City. Ind. 
 
 OVERTON, MACON C Captain 
 
 Deceased. 6th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For re- 
 peated acts of extraordinary heroism in action near 
 Blanc Mont, France, October 2-10, 1918. When his 
 battalion was halted by severe fire, Captain Overton 
 attacked and reduced one strong enemy machine- 
 gun nest, and, moving forward, captured one field- 
 piece which was firing point-blank at his company. 
 He was wounded the next day, but he refused to be 
 evacuated, and continued to lead his command with 
 skill and courage throughout the engagement. On 
 October 8, after occupying St. Etienne without cas- 
 ualties in his company. Captain Overton went 
 through heavy artillery and machine-gun fire to 
 establish liaison with another company, his conspic- 
 uous gallantry inspiring his men to repel two strong 
 counterattacks. For the following act of extraor- 
 dinary heroism in action near St. Georges, France, 
 November 1, 1918, Captain Overton was awarded 
 an oak leaf cluster to be worn with the Distinguished 
 Service Cross: He displayed remarkable courage in 
 leading his company under heavy artillery fire and 
 silencing five machine-gun nests. He then person- 
 ally undertook to guide a tank forward against 
 machine-gun positions and while so doing was ser- 
 iously wounded by a German anti tanksniper. Next 
 of kin, Mrs. Margaret Overton, mother, Union 
 Point, Ga. 
 
 OWENS, DEWEY Corporal 
 
 Deceased. Company B, 8th Machine-Gun Bat- 
 talion. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
 Chateau-Thierry, France, July 14-14, 1918. While 
 the enemy was attempting a crossing of the River 
 Marne, Corporal Owens set his gun in position under 
 heavy fire, losing some of his men in the exploit. He 
 assisted the wounded to safety, after which he re- 
 turned to his gun. When a shell struck his gun and 
 disabled it, he secured another gun and placed it in 
 position. This time all his men had become casual- 
 ties, and, aided by a runner, he manned the gun. In 
 attempting to repair it, after another hit, he was 
 killed. Next of kin, S. E. Owens, father, Point, La. 
 
 OWENS, FRANK A. . . . First Lieutenant 
 4th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Les Evaux, France, July 13, 1918. After 
 several unsuccessful attempts had been made to get 
 patrols across the Marne River at night. Lieutenant 
 Owens, with two soldiers, crossed in dayUght and 
 remained on the enemy side throughout the day. 
 Home address, J. L. Owens, father, 617 East Sev- 
 enth Street, Charlotte, N. C. 
 
 OWENS, GILBERT Sergeant 
 
 Company M, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Medeah Ferme, France, 
 October 3-5, 1918. Suffering from three severe 
 scalp wounds. Sergeant Owens remained with his 
 company, and, for two days performed his duties 
 under intense artillery and machine-gun fire, until 
 sent to the hospital completely exhausted. Home 
 address, Mrs. Ella R. Owens, 1444 Lincoln Street, 
 Tyrone, Pa. 
 
 OWENS, JOHN T. . . . Second Lieutenant 
 
 Deceased. 315th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 
 heroism in action near Verdun, France, November 
 
 4, 1918. After locating three machine-gun posi- 
 tions. Lieutenant Owens put one of them out of ac- 
 tion with an automatic rifie by killing the gunners 
 and forcing the carriers to abandon the gun. He 
 was killed by machine-gun fire while reorganizing 
 his company after a local counterattack. Next of 
 kin, Julia Owens, mother, 71 South Eleventh Street, 
 Hartford, Conn. 
 
 PACKARD, WILLIAM L Private 
 
 Deceased. Medical Detachment, 7th Field Artil- 
 lery. For extraordinary heroism in action near Ex- 
 ermont, France, October 5, 1918. In going to the 
 aid of a wounded comrade. Private Packard was 
 himself mortally wounded, but continued on his self- 
 sacrificing mission till he was too weak from loss of 
 blood to continue his work, dying shortly after- 
 ward. Next of kin, Mrs. C. J. Altere, sister. New 
 York City. 
 
 PACKETT, JOHN W Corporal 
 
 Company L, 117th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Ponchaux, France, October 
 7, 1918. He volunteered and carried a rnessage to 
 battalion headquarters under heavy artillery and 
 machine-gun fire, although he had seen many of his 
 comrades fall in attempting the same mission. 
 Home address, Mrs. Lillie Packett, mother, Lenoir 
 City, Tenn. 
 
 PADGETT, ANDREW J Sergeant 
 
 Company M, 117th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Montbrehain, France, Octo- 
 ber 7, 1918. Taking command of his platoon after 
 its commander had been seriously wounded. Ser- 
 geant Padgett led it with remarkable dariiig 
 through heavy machine-gun fire and captured six 
 machine-gun nests. Wounded by a machine-gun 
 bullet. Sergeant Padgett continued on to the ob- 
 jective, using his rifle as a crutch, and directed the 
 consolidation of the new position. Home address, 
 Noah T. Padgett, father, 728 Burch Street, Gaffney, 
 
 5. C. 
 
 PAGE, ALFRED W Private 
 
 Conpany D, 16th Infantry. For repeated acts 
 of extraordinary heroism near Soissons, France, July 
 18-23, 1918. During the entire five days of the ad- 
 vance he fulfilled with exceptional efficiency the 
 difficult and hazardous duties of liaison agent be- 
 tween the infantry and the tanks. Subjected 
 throughout the action to the direct fire of the enemy 
 machine-guns and antitank artillery, he demon- 
 etrated the highest type of courage and devotion to 
 duty. Home address. Miss Louise Page, aunt, 19 
 Dormont Street, Eash Hampton, Mass. 
 
 PAGE, CHARLES C Private 
 
 Deceased. Company D, 107th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near RonsBoy, France, 
 September 29, 1918. During operations against the 
 Hindenburg line. Private Page crawled out through 
 the murderous fire and rescued a wounded comrade, 
 carrying him to the nearest dressing station. For 
 the folUwing act of extraordinary heroism in action 
 near St. Souplet, France, October 15, 1918, Private 
 Page is awarded a cluster to be worn with the Dis- 
 tinguished Service Cross: Private Page was sent 
 ahead with a scout patrol of six men, when they were 
 suddenly fired upon. One of their number was killed 
 and four others, including Private Page, were 
 wounded. With one leg blown off and the other 
 hanging by a fragment of flesh, he stimulated the 
 greatest confidence in his companions by his words 
 of encouragement while being placed on a stretcher. 
 He died from the effects of his wounds shortly after 
 reaching the hospital. Next of kin, Mrs. Anna L. 
 Page, mother, 239 East Fifty-fourth Street, New 
 York City. 
 
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE CROSS 
 
 805 
 
 PAGE, KENNETH B. . Private (First Class) 
 Medical Corps, 104th Infantry. He displayed 
 conspicuous gallantry during the action of April 10, 
 1918, in running through a heavily shelled area to 
 rescue an officer who had fallen moi tally wounded, 
 and, at great personal risk, carrying him to a dress- 
 ing station. Home address not given. 
 
 PAGE, RICHARD CM Captain 
 
 Pilot, Air Service. John I. Rancourt, first lieu- 
 tenant, observer, SSth Aero Squadron, 103d Field 
 Artillery. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
 Fismes, France, August 9, 1918. These officers were 
 detailed to fly without escort on a visual reconnais- 
 sance over the enemy's lines. They were attacked 
 by six enemy battle planes 1 ,800 meters over Fismes. 
 The Americans unhesitatingly fought this superior 
 number of the enemy. Lieutenant Rancourt was 
 three times seriously wounded in the legs above the 
 kne s; yet he continued to operate his machine-gun 
 and shot down one of the enemy planes. In spite of 
 the fact that his elevator controls on one side had 
 been shot away, Captain Page skillfully maneu- 
 vered the plane throughout the combat and piloted 
 it safely back to his airdrome. Home address, Car- 
 ter H. Page, Jr., father, Fort Myers, Fla. 
 
 PAINSIPP, ALBERT C Corporal 
 
 Company A, 132d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Hamel, Belgium, July 4, 1918. 
 Single-handed he attacked a German machine-gun 
 emplacement. Although wounded in the leg, when 
 a machine-gun was trained upon him, he boldly at- 
 tacked it with hand grenades and drove off the crew. 
 Home address, Mrs. D. Alberovsky, mother, 163 
 State Street, Batavia, 111. 
 
 PALARDY, CHARLES W Corporal 
 
 Company F, 315th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Damvillers, France, Novem- 
 ber 10, 1918. Corporal Palardy went to the aid of a 
 wounded comrade about 200 yards in advance of 
 our lines, through sniper and machine-gun fire and 
 brought him safely to cover. He was wounded while 
 returning on his self-appointed mission. Home ad- 
 dress, Mrs. Ida Palardy, mother, 667 North War- 
 nock Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 
 
 PALMER. ALVA W Corporal 
 
 Company K, 139th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action south of Exermont, France, Sep- 
 tember 28, 1918. When his battalion commander 
 asked for a volunteer to carry a message to the bat- 
 talion commander on the right. Corporal Palmer 
 (then private) volunteered and carried the message 
 through an area exposed to intense machine-gun 
 and artillery fire. By his utter disregard for his own 
 personal safety, and his example of bravery, he 
 inspired all those near him. Home address, Cleve 
 Finney, brother-in-law, Weston, Mo. 
 
 PALMER, DONALD D Corporal 
 
 Company C, 107th Field Signal Battalion. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Cierges, 
 France, August 2, 1918. He was a member of a de- 
 tachment stringing telephone wire far in advance of 
 the front lines through the heaviest artillery fire. 
 When connection was established at a point within 
 100 yards of the German line and before the Amer- 
 ican advance was begun, he volunteered to remain 
 there until our troops had advanced far enough to 
 establish the advance regimental post of command 
 at that place. His devotion to duty under condi- 
 tions of greatest danger assisted immeasurably in 
 maintaining unity of action between the front lines 
 and regimental post of command, and his utter in- 
 difference to his own safety made easier the capture 
 of a strong enemv position. Home address, Mrs. 
 F. B. Palmer, 653 Sixty-eighth Street, West Allis, 
 Wis. 
 
 PALMER, HARRY H. . Private (First Class) 
 Company K, 364th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Eclisfontaine, France, Sep- 
 tember 28, 1918. Responding to a call for volun- 
 teers. Private Palmer, with five others, advanced 
 400 yards beyond their front to bring in wounded 
 comrades. They succeeded in rescuing seven of 
 their men and also in bringing in the dead body of a 
 lieutenant, while exposed to terrific machine-gun 
 fire. Home address, Harry P. Palmer, father, Wil- 
 domar, Cal. 
 
 PALMER, LESTER Private 
 
 Company F, 103d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bois de St. Remy, France, 
 September 12, 1918. After three of his platoon had 
 been killed and six wounded Private Palmer 
 crawled forward to a shell hole and killed one gunner 
 in the nest. Subjected to a hand grenade bombing, 
 he made his way to another shell hole, and from 
 here shot another of the crew, after which ho 
 rushed the nest and captured the remaining gunner 
 and machine-gun. Home address, Andrew Palmer, 
 father, Dover, Me. 
 
 PALMER, JOSEPH A. . . Second Lieutenant 
 15th Field Artillery, Observer. John W. Jordan, 
 second lieutenant, 7th Field Artillery, observer; 
 Roger W. Hitchcock, second lieutenant, pilot; 
 James S. D. Burns, deceased, second lietuenant, 
 165th Infantry, observer; Joel H. McClendon, de- 
 ceased, first lieutenant, pilot; Charles W. Plummer, 
 deceased, second lieutenant, 101st Field Artillery, 
 observer; Philip R. Babcock, first lieutenant, pilot; 
 and Louis G. Bernheimer, first lieutenant, pilot. 
 All of these men were attached to the 88th Aero 
 Squadron, Air Service. For extraordinary heroism 
 in action near Fismes, France, August 11, 1918. 
 Under the protection of three pursuit planes, each 
 carrying a pilot and an observer. Lieutenants Bern- 
 heimer and Jordan, in charge of a photo plane, car- 
 ried out successfully a hazardous photographic mis- 
 sion over the enemy's lines to the River Aisne. The 
 four American ships were attacked by 12 enemy bat- 
 tle planes. Lieutenant Bernheimer, by coolly and 
 skillfully maneuvering his ship, and Lieutenant 
 Jordan, by accurate operation of his machine-gun, 
 in spite of wounds in the shoulder and leg, aided 
 materially in the victory which came to the Amer- 
 ican ships, and returned safely with 36 v.aluable 
 photographs. The pursuit plane operated by Lieu- 
 tenants Hitchcock and Burns was disabled while 
 these two officers were fighting effectively. Lieu- 
 tenant Burns was mortally wounded and his body 
 jammed the controls. After a headlong fall of 2,500 
 meters. Lieutenant Hitchcock succeeded in regain- 
 ing control of his plane and piloted it back to his 
 airdrome. Lieutenants McClendon and Plummer 
 were shot down and killed after a vigorous combat 
 with five of the enemy's planes. Lieutenants Bab- 
 cock and Palmer, by gallant and skillful fighting, 
 aided in driving off the German planes and were 
 materially responsible for the successful execution 
 of the photographic mission. Home address, John 
 N. Palmer, father, 310 Mclntyre Avenue, Zanes- 
 ville, Ohio. 
 
 PALMER, SIDNEY H Sergeant 
 
 Company H, 305th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near the Bois de la Naza, France, 
 October 5, 1918. With two other soldiers. Sergeant 
 Palmer volunteered to crawl out under enemy ma- 
 chine-gun fire in an effort to locate three members of 
 the platoon, who were missing after an unsuccessful 
 attack on enemy machine-gun nests. Fnding the 
 body of one, they located another, who lay help- 
 lessly wounded, by calling out his name. As a re- 
 sult they drew increased fire from the enemy, but 
 they courageously crawled 25 yards further toward 
 the hostile positions and succeeded in bringing back 
 the wounded man through the machine-gun fire to 
 
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 HEROES ALL 
 
 our lines. Home address, J. V. Palmer, father, 3715 
 Beaufort Avenue, Richmond Hill, Long Island, N.Y. 
 
 PALMER, WILLIAM W. . First Lieutenant 
 Pilot, Air Service, 94th Aero Squadron. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action in the region of Doul- 
 con, France, October 3, 1918. He encountered 
 three enemy planes (Fokker type). Despite their 
 numerical superiority, he attacked and in a decisive 
 combat sent one down in flames and forced the 
 other to retire. Home address, H. W. Palmer, 
 father, Bennettsville, S. C. 
 
 PALUBACK, GUS W Corporal 
 
 Company H, ISlst Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Forges Woods, France, Sep- 
 tember 26, 1918. He advanced alone on his own 
 initiative, in the face of heavy machine-gun fire, 
 and destroyed a nest of German machine-guns. His 
 brave action allowed his company to resume the ad- 
 vance. Home address, John Paluback, 4107 Cliff- 
 view Street, St. Louis, Mo. 
 
 PAMARANSKI, JOHN .... Corporal 
 Company B, 320th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bois de Ogeon, France, Octo- 
 ber 10, 1918. When his platoon was held up by an 
 enemy machine-gun, which had caused many cas- 
 ualties in the platoon. Corporal Pamaranski ad- 
 vanced to within bombing distance of the gun, killed 
 one and captured two of the enemy, together with 
 the machine-gun. Home address, Mrs. Ludvika 
 Kordzik, sister, 2906 Mulberry Alley, Pittsburgh, 
 Pa. 
 
 PAPADAKIS, CHRIST Private 
 
 Company H, 6th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Romacne-sous-Montfaucon, 
 France, October 14-15, 1918. Private Papadakis 
 for more than 48 hours carried litters with wounded 
 or administered alone first aid to wounded while 
 under continuous artillery and machine-gun fire. 
 He continued his work until forced to stop from ex- 
 haustion. Home address, Mrs. Anna Papadakis, 
 mother, Vlaheronitisa, Chania, Crete Island, Greece. 
 
 PAPPAS, PAUL J Private 
 
 Company M, 39th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Argonne Forest, France, Oc- 
 tober 12, 1918. When his company withdrew from 
 their position. Private Pappas, with one other sol- 
 dier, saw the enemy forming for a counterattack, 
 and, without thought of their danger, refused to 
 withdraw, but held this part of the line for several 
 hours by the efficient use of an automatic rifle, sub- 
 ject to withering machine-gun fire, during the entire 
 time. Home address, Peter Harlampy, friend, Niles, 
 Ohio. 
 
 PARADIS, ARTHUR Private 
 
 Company B, 103d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near the Belleau Woods, France, 
 July 18-24, 1918. Private Paradis volunteered as a 
 runner and carried messages through heavy con- 
 centrations of machine-gun fire. Single-handed, he 
 penetrated an enemy outpost and killed all of the 
 Germans who were on guard there. Home address, 
 Joseph Paradis, Mexico, Me. 
 
 PARADISO, TONY Private 
 
 Company D, 102d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Epieds, France, July 23, 1918. 
 Fighting with rare courage at Epieds, Private Para- 
 diso bayonettod several Germans and then discov- 
 ering two machine-gunners in a tree, he crept 
 through the wheat fields alone and killed them. 
 Later he made several trips from Epieds to a dress- 
 ing station in the woods, traversing a road under 
 constant shell and machine-gun fire. Home ad- 
 dress, Louis Paradiso, father, Barra, Italy. 
 
 PARCELL, CHARLEY N Private 
 
 Company D, 317th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Nantillois, France, October 
 5, 1918. Carrying messages for the platoon com- 
 mander to squad leaders, under heavy enemy fire, 
 Private Parcell greatly aided the advance of his pla- 
 toon. Although twice wounded in the facu by shrap- 
 nel, he continued his duties until ordered to the 
 dressing station. Home address, J. H. Parcell, 
 father. Rocky Mount, Va. 
 
 PARENT, EDDIE J Private 
 
 Company G, 26th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Verdun, France, October 10, 
 1918. While his company was suffering severe losses 
 from an enemy machine-gun. Private Parent, un- 
 aided, crawled forward and silenced the gun. Home 
 address, M. Parent, father, 17 Oilman Street, Bruns- 
 wick, Me. 
 
 PARENT, JOSEPH C Private 
 
 Battery C, 102d Field Artillery. For faithfulness 
 and great coolness in the execution of his duty on 
 April 20, 1918, when, although severely wounded in 
 the head and left leg, he continued, under heavy 
 shell fire, to repair the telephone lines and succeeded 
 in re-establishing communication. Home address, 
 Mrs. Mary L. Parent, mother, 117 South Main 
 Street, Webster, Mass. 
 
 PARKE, IRA S Private 
 
 Machine Gun Company, 107th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Bory, France, 
 September 29, 1918. Private Parke, a machine- 
 gunner, although wounded three times during 
 the crossing of the La Selle River and the cap- 
 ture of the heights beyond, refused to leave the 
 field, and set a splendid example to his comrades. 
 Home address. Rev. Hervey C. Parke, brother, 50 
 Main Street, Amherst, Mass. 
 
 PARKER, CHARLES W. . Second Lieutenant 
 Company L, 371st Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Ardeuil, France, September 
 29 to October 1, 1918. Severely wounded in the 
 foot, September 29, Lieutenant Parker remained on 
 duty and ably commanded his platoon until October 
 1, 1918. Home address, Mrs. Jamie J. Parker, 
 Woodland, N. C. 
 
 PARKER, DONALD M Corporal 
 
 Deceased. Intelligence Personnel, 2d Battalion, 
 6th Regiment, U. S. M C. For extraordinary hero- 
 ism in action near Thiaucourt, France, September 
 15, 1918. Corporal Parker voluntarily joined an 
 officer and with him attacked and silenced a strong 
 machine-gun nest, menacing the left flank of the 
 line. He held the position in the face of strong op- 
 position until he was fatally wounded by a sniper. 
 Next of kin, Mrs. Ester J. Parker, mother, 281 
 Pleasant Street, Leominster, Mass. 
 
 PARKER, GEORGE E., Jr. . First Lieutenant 
 9th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Medeah Ferme, France, October 8, 1918. 
 Gassed several times and his gas mask and pistol clip 
 shot from his belt while going through a barrage. 
 Lieutenant Parker continued to lead his company 
 forward to its objective. He continually took and 
 held first-line positions and repulsed several coun- 
 terattacks. When the commanding officer of his 
 battalion was cut off by the enemy he organized the 
 battalion and held off repeated counterattacks, the 
 while greatly outnumbered and fighting on three 
 sides. Home address, Mrs. Emma Giles Parker, 
 Plant City, Fla. 
 
 PARKER, HUGH C. . . First Lieutenant 
 
 320th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Boisde Ogon, France, October 10, 1918. 
 While his platoon was being held up by machine-gun 
 
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 fire, and the casualties were becoming very heavy, 
 Lieutenant Parker crawled forward to within bomb- 
 ing distance of the enemy, and by killing one and 
 capturing two of the enemy with their machine- 
 guns, he enabled his platoon to continue its advance. 
 Home address, Walter J. Parker, father. Mount 
 Landing, Va. 
 
 PARKER, JOHN A Private 
 
 Company G, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Medeah Ferme, France, Oc- 
 tober 8, 1918. In addition to his duties as runner. 
 Private Parker volunteered and assisted in cleaning 
 out many dugolts. At one dugout he was attacked 
 by a number of Germans; he counterattacked with 
 grenades, capturing ten prisoners and two light ma- 
 chine-guns Home address, John J. Parker, father, 
 Greenville, Texas. 
 
 PARKER, JOHN H Colonel 
 
 102d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion at Seicheprey, France, April 20, 1918. During 
 the engagement at Seicheprey, he went out in a 
 withering hostile barrage to inspect his lines. Re- 
 peatedly he climbed upon the firing step of the 
 trench, and, standing there with his back toward 
 the enemy and with shell splinters falling about him, 
 he talked to his men in such cool, calm terms as to 
 reassure them and brace them up so that when he 
 left they were in a cheerful state of mind and in bet- 
 ter condition to ward against attack. A bronze oak 
 leaf is awarded Colonel Parker for the following act 
 of extraordinary heroism: On July 21, 1918, near 
 Trugny, France, he made a personal reconnaissance 
 over a front of about two kilometers on horseback in 
 the face of enemy fire and determined the strength 
 of the German forces to insure the most advantage- 
 ous approach for his troops to attack. Several 
 times he was an inspiring figure to his men under a 
 heavy artillery barrage and concerntration of ma- 
 chine-gun fire. A bronze oak leaf is also awarded to 
 Colonel Parker for the following act of extraordin- 
 ary heroism: On July 25, 1918, on the road through 
 La Fere Wood, between Beuvardes and Le Charmel, 
 France, a battalion just coming into the line was 
 halted, awaiting orders. Subjected suddenly to an 
 intense artillery concentration, the men, who had 
 only such cover as was afforded by the shallow 
 ditches along the road, were thrown into some con- 
 fusion. At that moment Colonel Parker came down 
 the road on horseback. Immediately appreciating 
 the situation, he twice rode down the line and back 
 again at a slow walk, stopping to talk with the men; 
 and thus by his fearless personal exposure to, and 
 ■disregard of, danger, he promptly steadied the 
 troops and prevented probable disorder at an im- 
 portant juncture. Home address, Mrs. John H. 
 Parker, wife, Rutland Courts, Seventeenth Street, 
 Northwest, Washington, D. C. 
 
 PARKER, SAMUEL I. . Second Lieutenant 
 
 28th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Exermont, France, October 5, 1918. With 
 total disregard for his own personal danger. Lieu- 
 tenant Parker advanced directly on a machine-gun 
 150 yards away while the enemy were firing directly 
 at him, and killed the gunner with his pistol. In the 
 town of Exermont his platoon was almost surround- 
 ed after having taken several prisoners and inflict- 
 ing heavy losses on the enemy; but despite the fact 
 that only a few men of the platoon were left, contin- 
 ued to fight until other troops came to their aid. 
 Home address, J. J. Parker, brother, Monroe, N. C. 
 
 PARKER, WILLIAM E Private 
 
 Company E, 323d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Bois de Manheulles, France, 
 November 9-11, 1918. Private Parker gave proof 
 of unhesitating devotion to duty and disregard for 
 personal safety, by continually volunteering and 
 carrying messages to various units, crossing zones 
 
 swept by machine-gun and artillery fire. Home ad- 
 dress, O. J. Parker, father, Verona, N. C. 
 
 PARKER, WILLIAM J Sergeant 
 
 Company A, 120th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, Septem- 
 ber 29, 1918. Severely wounded in the abdomen 
 while in charge of a detail carrying up trench mortar 
 ammunition, he refused to be evacuated, advancing 
 500 yards until his left arm was blown ofT by shell 
 fire. Refusing to be carried in a stretcher, which he 
 said was needed for more severely wounded men, he 
 walked two kilometers to the first-aid station. 
 Home address, Joseph C. Parker, Lexington, N. C. 
 
 PARKHILL, OAKLEY L. . Second Lieutenant 
 61st. Infantry For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion in the Bois des Fay, France, October 13 to 
 November 11, 1918. On October 13, Lieutenant 
 Parkhill, in company with another lieutenant, was 
 wounded by the explosion of a shell. Regardless 
 of his own wound, Lieutenant Parkhill administered 
 first aid to his companion, and carried him to a first- 
 aid station. After he was evacuated to the field hos- 
 pital. Lieutenant Parkhill refused to be evacuated 
 to the S. O. S. Hospital, and on October IS returned 
 to duty with his company. During the period, Octo- 
 ber 25 to November 11, while in command of 
 Company E, 61st Infantry, he repeatedly exposed 
 himself to enemy fire while reconnoitering and 
 leading his company. Home address, Mrs. Clara 
 Parkhill, wife, Abbottsford, Wis. 
 
 PARMLEY, WILLIAM B Sergeant 
 
 Deceased. 18th Company, 5th Regiment, U. S. 
 M. C. Killed in action at Chateau-Thierry, France, 
 June 6, 1918. He gave the supreme proof of that 
 extraordinary heroism which will serve as an exam- 
 ple to hitherto untried troops. Next of kin, Shelton 
 B. Parmley, father, Newton, Iowa. 
 
 PARRIS, WORDEN W. . . First Lieutenant 
 2d Brigade, 1st Division. At Berzy-le-Sec, 
 France, July 21, 1918, while serving as an aide on 
 the brigade staff, he went through machine-gun fire 
 and artillery bombardment with heroic fearlessness 
 to obtain vital information from the front lines for 
 the division commander. Home address, A. K. 
 Parris, 728 Fifteenth Street, Northwest, Washing- 
 ton, D. C. 
 
 PARRISH, GRADY Sergeant 
 
 Company G, 167th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Cote-de-Chatillon, France, 
 October 16, 1918. After his platoon commander had 
 been severely wounded and his platoon had suffered 
 heavy casualties, he quickly reorganized the remain- 
 der of the platoon and personally led it in the at- 
 tack on Cote-de-Chatillon. By his daring acts, 
 coolness, and good judgment, he broke up a heavy 
 enemy counterattack on his front, thereby saving 
 his men and being an example of exceptional hero- 
 ism and devotion to duty. Home address, Mrs. 
 Oscar C. Parrish, mother, Enterprise, Okla. 
 
 PARSONS, J. K Colonel 
 
 39th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Cuisy, France, September 27, 1918, to 
 October 11, 1918. Having volunteered to take 
 command of a battalion, whose commander had 
 been wounded, Colonel Parsons was knocked down 
 by hostile shell fire, but he succeeded in rallying his 
 men and kept them well organized, so as to with- 
 stand the heavy fire of the enemy. On the following 
 day he assumed command of the regiment and com- 
 manded it in successful attacks, refusing to be 
 evacuated after being so severely gassed that he was 
 unable to see. Home address, ^Irs. J. K. Parsons, 
 wife, 1009 Bryden Road, Columbus, Ohio. 
 
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 HEROES ALL 
 
 PASCHAL, PAUL C Major 
 
 30th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion in the Bois D'Aigremont, France, July 15, 1918. 
 During the intense artillery bombardment preceding 
 the German drive of July 15, when the wounded 
 were so numerous that it was impossible to care for 
 them in the dressing stations, Major Paschal volun- 
 tarily gave up his dugout for the use of the wounded 
 and exposed himself to the heavy fire for ten hours. 
 After crossing the Marne, this officer placed himself 
 in the front line, in spite of the severe artillery bar- 
 rage, in order to direct the attack, capturing two 
 strongly fortified farmhouses and advancing his line 
 for a distance of four kilometers. After gaining the 
 position, he remained on duty for two days without 
 food, despite the fact that he had been wounded and 
 gassed. Home address, Mrs. Paul C. Paschal, 1820 
 Lament Street, Northwest, Washington, D. C. 
 
 PASSAFIUME, JOSEPH Private 
 
 Company G, 307th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action in the Argonne Forest, France, 
 September 29-30, 1918. Private Passafiume was 
 detailed as a member of a team of runners, four 
 teams having been sent to the battalion companies 
 with a message regarding the attack of September 
 30. On account of the extreme darkness, and the 
 fact that the companies had changed positions, all 
 the runners except Private Passafiume reported 
 back, being unsuccessful in the mission. Private 
 Passafiume continued on, however, reaching the 
 company to which he had been sent, and thinking 
 that the others may have been unsuccessful found 
 all the other companies, obtaining a signed receipt 
 of the message. He then found his way back and 
 reported to his battalion commander. Home ad- 
 dress, John Passafiume, father, Buffalo, N. Y. 
 
 PASSARD, ROBERT J Corporal 
 
 Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action 
 near Vierzy, France, July 18, 1918. He led his 
 squad in the attack with conspicuous bravery and 
 utter disregard for his own safety. Although 
 wounded three times he refused to go to the rear for 
 medical attention and remained at his post on the 
 firing line until his company was relieved the follow- 
 ing night. Throughout the fight he rendered valu- 
 able assistance to his platoon leader, assisted in re- 
 organizing the company after the attack and prepar- 
 ing the position for counterattack. 
 
 PATERCITY, ADAM Bugler 
 
 Company F, 114th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Verdun, France, October 12, 
 1918. He held his position in the face of an enemy 
 counterattack, silenced with his pistol one machine- 
 gun nest, and, unaided, brought in three prisoners 
 from another. Home address, Max Patercity, 
 father, Trenton, N. J. 
 
 PATON, NOEL E Sergeant 
 
 Company A. 344th Battalion, Tank Corps. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Wool, France, 
 September 14, 1918. While on a reconnaissance 
 patrol under heavy machine-gun fire, Sergeant Pa- 
 ton was seriously wounded and ordered to the rear. 
 Refusing to seek safety, he crawled to the assistance 
 of two comrades, whom he had seen disappear under 
 a burst of shrapnel, and, with one arm useless, at- 
 tempted to render aid while he was himself suffering 
 from loss of blood. Home address, Mrs. J. L. Allen, 
 mother, Fayetteville, N. C. 
 
 PATRICK, WILLIAM E Chaplain 
 
 23d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion during operations on the Meuse River, France, 
 November 1-11, 1918. During thi.s period Chaplain 
 Patrick constantly exposed himself to the enemy 
 fire, while giving first aid to the wounded and assist- 
 
 ing in their evacuation. Home address, Mrs. Una 
 Warren Patrick, wife. The Rectory, St. Paul's 
 Church, North Andover, Mass. 
 
 PATTEN, JAMES H Corporal 
 
 Deceased. Company D, 109th Infantry. He was 
 an example to the men of his platoon when they 
 were under fire for the first time, near Cond6-en- 
 Brie, France. July 17, 1918. He continually circu- 
 lated among his men, encouraging and cautioning 
 them. Mortally wounded by shrapnel, he refused 
 to be evacuated, but stayed with his platoon until 
 he died, with a last word of encouragement on his 
 lips. Next of kin, Simon P. Moffett, uncle, 3032 
 North Marshall Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 
 
 PATTEN, LOUIS P Major 
 
 147th Infantry. Major Patten (then captain) 
 was seriously wounded in the shoulder while leading 
 his company, but after being tagged for evacuation 
 at the dressing station, his insistent request for per- 
 mission to his command was granted, and he contin- 
 ued to lead his company until the division was re- 
 lieved. Home address, Toledo, Ohio. 
 
 PATTERSON, ALFRED B. Jr 
 
 First Lieutenant 
 
 Pilot, Air Service, 93d Aero Squadron. For extra- 
 ordinary heroism in action in the region of Moiry, 
 France, September 29, 1918. While on a patrol 
 with two other machines, he attacked an enemy 
 formation of seven planes (Fokker type) that were 
 
 Crotecting a biplace plane. They destroyed the 
 iplace and four of the Fokkers, forcing the remain- 
 ing three to retire. A bronze oak leaf, for extra- 
 ordinary heroism in action in the region of Moiry, 
 France, October 23, 1918. He led a formation for 
 the purpose of protecting our bombing planes, the 
 accompanying planes being obliged to return, due 
 to engine trouble. Despite this fact. Lieutenant 
 Patterson proceeded on the mission alone. He 
 sighted an enemy patrol of nine machines (Fokker 
 type) and attacked them, driving one down. 
 Home address, A. B. Patterson, father, 438 Franklin 
 Avenue, Wilkinsburg, Pa. 
 
 PATTERSON, EARL H Corpora I 
 
 Battery D. 109th Field Artillery. For extraor- 
 dinary heroism in action near Apremont, France, 
 October 4, 1918. While acting as runner for the bat- 
 talion, Corporal Patterson constantly exposed him- 
 self to shell fire. While taking a message to the bat- 
 talion commander at Apremont he was wounded, 
 but, regardless of his own suffering and danger, en- 
 deavored to carry a comrade, who was mortally 
 wounded, to a place of safety. He then delivered 
 the message before he would allow his wounds to be 
 dressed. Home address, Mrs. William Patterson, 
 mother, 23 North Washington Street, Wilkes- 
 Barre, Pa. 
 
 PATTON, GEORGE S., Jr Colonel 
 
 Tank Corps. For extraordinary heroism in action 
 near Cheppy, France, September 26, 1918. Colonel 
 Patton displayed conspicuous courage, coolness, 
 energy, and intelligence in directing the advance of 
 his brigade down the valley of the Aire. Later he 
 rallied a force of disorganized infantry and led it 
 forward, behind the tanks, under heavy machine- 
 gun and artillery fire until he was wounded. Un- 
 able to advance further. Colonel Patton continued 
 to direct the operations of his unit until all arrange- 
 ments for turning over the command were complet- 
 ed. Home address, Mrs. George S. Patton, wife, 
 1004 Clover Building, Milk Street, Boston, Mass. 
 
 PAUL, HUBERT C Private 
 
 Ambulance Company 337, Medical Department, 
 339th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Kadish, Russia, September 27-28, 1918. 
 Acting as stretcher bearer to two companies of in- 
 
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 fantry in action against the Bolsheviks, Private Paul 
 for two days and nights made his way through 
 swamps and forests to administer first aid and carry 
 wounded to the dressing station. His work at all 
 times was accomplished under sweeping machine- 
 gun and intense artillery fire, making it necessary 
 for him to crawl on his hands and knees for long dis- 
 tances. Home address, Mrs. Belle Paul, mother, 
 1404 South Center Street, Terre Haute, Ind. 
 
 PAUL, JOHN .... Private (First Class) 
 Deceased. Sanitary Service Unit 524. For extra- 
 ordinary heroism in action near Fismes, France, 
 August 9, 1918. After driving his ambulance con- 
 tinuously for a period of 15 hours, Private Paul vol- 
 untarily left his post and went four kilometers in 
 advance for wounded, traveling a road subjected to 
 heavy machine-gun and shell fire. He was instantly 
 killed by a shell after returning with these wounded 
 men and carrying them to a dugout. Next of kin, 
 John Searing Paul, 619 East Street, Paterson, N. J. 
 
 PAULEY, WILLARD E Private 
 
 15th Company, 6th Maohine-Gun Battalion. He 
 showed the greatest determination and courage at 
 Bois de Belleau, France, on June 2, 1918, when he 
 maintained communication between the firing line 
 and his headquarters by visual signaling. Knocked 
 down twice, he remained at his post in the open for 
 several hours under heavy shell fire. Home address, 
 Mrs. Adkins, mother, St. Albans, W.Va. 
 
 PAULSON, ARTHUR .... Sergeant 
 
 Deceased. Company A, 59th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Brieulles, 
 France, September 29, 1918. While fearlessly 
 exposing himself by walking along the front line, 
 in order to convey orders to his platoon. Sergeant 
 Paulson was shot three times through the stomach. 
 He nevertheless refused to go to the rear until he 
 had conducted the platoon to its new position, and 
 then declined assistance, walking 500 yards under 
 fire to the dressing station. Upon arriving there, he 
 insisted on sitting up, saying that the stretchers 
 were needed for others. He died shortly afterward, 
 having exhibited exceptional quahties of leadership, 
 courage, and devotion to duty. Next of kin, Mrs. 
 Anna Paulson, mother, 501 Linden Street, Cadillac, 
 Mich. 
 
 PAUSTIAN, HERMAN G Private 
 
 Company D, 316th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Verdun, France, November 
 7, 1918 Private Paustian advanced ahead of his 
 battalion during a heavy barrage trying to locate a 
 small group of Americans, who had become lost. For 
 two days and nights he carried messages from one 
 shell hole to another, having no food or water during 
 that period. His work was carried on under intense 
 bombardment at all times, but with great courage 
 he remained at his task, killing at least two enemy 
 snipers. Home address, Elma Paustian, mother, 
 3871 East Sixty-second Street, Kansas City, Mo. 
 
 PAYNE, CARL C. . . . First Lieutenant 
 
 20th Aero Squadron, Air Service. For extraor- 
 ordinary heroism in action near Longuyon, France, 
 September 16, 1918. Starting on a very important 
 daylight bombing mission with five other planes, as 
 observer he went on alone when the other five planes 
 were forced to turn back. On crossing the Gerrnan 
 Une, he was attacked by three enemy planes. Using 
 his guns to keep the enemy at bay, he went on, 
 reached his objective, and dropped his bombs on the 
 railroad junction, cutting the line. On the way back 
 four more planes joined in the attack, but, keeping 
 them at bay with his guns, he reached the allied 
 lines. Home address, Belmont, Mass. 
 
 PAYNE, EARL C. . . . Private (First Class) 
 
 Deceased. Medical Detachment, 9th Infantry. 
 
 For extraordinary heroism in action near Blano 
 
 Mont Ridge, France, October 7, 1918. Private 
 Payne displayed exceptional valor and devotion to 
 duty by constantly attending the wounded under 
 machine-gun and artillery fire. He continued his 
 task until mortally wounded, while rendering first 
 aid to a wounded soldier under the direct observa- 
 tion of an enemy machine-gunner. Next of kin, 
 James R. Payne, father, 2330 South Eighteenth 
 Street, St. Joseph, Mo. 
 
 PAYNE, IRA M Sergeant 
 
 Company A, 372d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Sechault, France, Septernber 
 29, 1918. Having found a machine-gun hidden in a 
 brush which was causing serious casualties to his 
 company, he crept up, lulled the gunners with his 
 rifle, and captured the gun. Home address, Mrs. 
 Minnie Payne, wife, 323 Fifteenth Street, South- 
 east, Washington, D. C. 
 
 PAYNE, FRANCIS W. . . Second Lieutenant 
 Deceased. Company M, 26th Infantry. While 
 in charge of an ammunition carrying party near 
 Soissons, France, July 19, 1918, he showed the high- 
 est degree of courage in taking ammunition to the 
 front Ones through artillery and machine-gun fire, 
 and was killed while engaged in this duty. Next of 
 kin, J. N. Payne, 1210 Virginia Street, Charles- 
 town, W.Va. 
 
 PAYNE, WORTHAM J Sergeant 
 
 Deceased. Company D, 3d Machine-Gun Bat- 
 talion. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
 Very, France, October 9, 1918. During a heavy 
 bombardment, Sergeant Payne located a position in 
 which his platoon would be less exposed to the in- 
 tense shelling, and returning he collected his men 
 and led them to this new location without a casual- 
 ty. In the course of this exploit Sergeant Payne was 
 severely wounded, but directed his platoon to the 
 place of protection after falHng from exhaustion. 
 Sergeant Payne died on his way to the hospital. 
 Next of kin, J. J. Payne, father, R. F. D. 1, Cheney- 
 ville. La. 
 
 PAYSON, CARL F Sergeant 
 
 Deceased. Company C, 125th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Cierges, north- 
 east of Chateau-Thierry, France, on August 1, 1918. 
 During the attack made by the company on the vil- 
 lage of Cierges, Sergeant Payson was mortally 
 wounded in the head by a machine-gun bullet. He 
 succeeded in keeping on his feet, however, and with 
 the attacking wave, encouraged them, and by his 
 strong will power he instilled in them all the spirit 
 of fearlessness. Next of kin, Mrs. Minnie Timber- 
 man, mother, Monroe, Mich. 
 
 PEACOCK, JACK Sergeant 
 
 Company K, 141st Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near St. Etienne, France, October 
 8, 1918. All the officers of his company being killed. 
 Sergeant Peacock took command and led the com- 
 pany into action, capturing 62 German prisoners 
 who were occupying and directing a fire against our 
 troops from six machine-gun nests. Home address, 
 Arnold Smith Peacock, father. Manger, Texas. 
 
 PEACOCK, RAYMOND F. . . . Corporal 
 Company F, 111th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Fismette, France, August 10, 
 1918. Being the only member of his detachment 
 who knew how to operate an enemy machine-gun, 
 he volunteered to go forward in the attack near Fis- 
 mette, in spite of just having been so badly wounded 
 in his left shoulder that his left arm was partially 
 useless. He participated in the assault, and with 
 one arm operated a captured German machine-gun 
 against the enemy until he was again wounded. 
 Home address, Mrs. F. J. Peacock, mother, 933 
 West Washington Street, Morristown, Pa. 
 
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 HEROES ALL 
 
 PEADEN. ALBERT JOHN .... Private 
 Company M, 118th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Vaux Andigny, France, Oc- 
 tober 11, 1918. While delivering a message. Private 
 Peaden was seriously wounded by a bullet which en- 
 tered his cheek and passed through his lower right 
 jaw, but he refused to be evacuated and continued 
 on duty until the following day. Upon reporting to 
 the aid station he was evacuated to the hospital, 
 where the wound was found to be so serious that he 
 was compelled to remain there for several weeks. 
 Home address, Mrs. Elizabeth J. Creech, mother, 
 Farmville. S. C. 
 
 PEARCE, PERCE R. . . First Lieutenant 
 
 2d Brigade, 1st Division. During a violent attack 
 from artillery and machine-guns at Berzy-le-Sec, 
 France, July 21, 1918, while serving as liaison officer 
 he fearlessly exposed himself, exceeding the demands 
 of duty to assist in reforming units that had been 
 disseminated in battle and directing them to effect- 
 ive positions. Home address, Mrs. J. C. Pearce, 28 
 Van Wagenen Street, Newark, N. J. 
 
 PEARCE, ZENO W Private 
 
 Deceased. Company C, 1st Engineers. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Soissons, France, 
 July 20, 1918. When volunteers were called for by 
 his company commander. Private Pearce volun- 
 teered and rescued wounded comrades from a bar- 
 rage. Disregarding danger to himself, he continued 
 the performance of these heroic deeds until killed. 
 Next of kin, Joseph G. Pearce, father, 6932 Lock- 
 wood Street, Oakland, Cal. 
 
 PEARSON, HARRY L Private 
 
 Machine Gun Company No. 3, 370th Infantry. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action near Ferme la 
 Fohe, France, September 30, 1918. While under 
 heavy fire Private Pearson volunteered and, accom- 
 panied by another soldier, rescued a wounded com- 
 rade from an exposed position, carrying him to the 
 first-aid station. Home address, Annie L. Pearson, 
 mother, 714 East Ankeny Street, Portland, Ore. 
 
 PEARSON, VARLOURD .... Sergeant 
 Deceased. Company I, 137th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Baulny, France, 
 September 28, 1918. Though wounded three times 
 by shrapnel and machine-gun bullets, he refused to 
 be evacuated and continued to lead the advance of 
 his platoon, remaining in command for several hours 
 till he received a fourth wound which proved fatal. 
 Next of kin. General C. L. Pearson, father, Dade- 
 ville, Ala. 
 
 PEASE, LIBERTY Private 
 
 Company E, 168th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action in the Forest de Fere, near Nestles, 
 northeast of Chateau-Thierry, France, July 26 to 
 August 2, 1918, during the advance of his regiment 
 in the Forest de Fere, by his voluntary, authorized, 
 and untiring efforts in carrying wounded, both by 
 day and by night, under the most severe and dan- 
 gerous circumstances, and especially when the town 
 of Sergy was under bombardment, July 31, 1918. 
 Home address, John E. Pease, R. F. D. 2, Shenan- 
 doah, Iowa. 
 
 PEATROSS, JAMES LINWOOD . . Major 
 353d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Bantheville, France, November 2, 1918. 
 Though he had been wounded the day before and 
 was so weak from exposure that he could hardly 
 talk. Major Peatross remained with his battaUon 
 and led it in assault on enemy machine-gun nests 
 north of the Bois de Barricourt. Under his personal 
 direction, without artillery support, the machine- 
 gun nests were flanked and the day's objective 
 
 reached in spite of the most determined resistance. 
 Home address, Mrs. J. W. WUliams, mother, RoUa. 
 Mo. 
 
 PEAVY, JOE B First Lieutenant 
 
 327th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Cornay, France, October 9, 1918. Al- 
 though his command was nearly surrounded and 
 enemy machine-guns were pouring an incessant fire 
 on them, Lieutenant Peavy directed the fire of his 
 men, after having been seriously wounded. He re- 
 mained during the advance, refusing first aid until 
 those about him needing attention were properly 
 cared for. Home address, Mrs. Celestia Peavy, 
 mother, Greenville, Ga. 
 
 PECK, M. H Captain 
 
 Deceased. 2d Battalion, 2d Engineers. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action at St. Etienne, 
 France, October 9, 1918. While in command of his 
 battalion, holding part of the line in St. Etienne, 
 Captain Peck personally conducted a reconnais- 
 sance, after pervious patrols had failed, in order to 
 establish liaison with the troops on his right. Cap- 
 tain Peck lost his life during this reconnaissance. 
 Next of kin, Mrs. M. H. Peck, wife, 12 Perry Street, 
 Petersburg, Va. 
 
 PECK, ROBERT H Colonel 
 
 _ 11th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Liny-Devant-Dun, Fontaine, and Brande- 
 ville, France, November 6-8, 1918. Throughout the 
 successive attacks on Liny-Devant-Dun, Cote 292, 
 Bois du Chenois, Fontaines, Murvaux, Bois du 
 Corrai, and Bois de Brandeville, he exhibited con- 
 spicuous gallantry, stimulating his command to a 
 high state of enthusiasm and creating a superb mor- 
 ale. Placing himself in front of the leading waves, 
 he personally led his men to the assault. Accom- 
 panied by nine men, he attacked a battery of enemy 
 artillery near La Maisonette Farm, forcing the 
 abandonment and subsequent capture of the bat- 
 tery. Under his skillful leadership his regiment 
 captured numerous prisoners, six pieces of artil- 
 lery, three antiaircraft guns, 150 machine-guns, 
 and vast quantities of ammunition and supplies. 
 Home address, Mrs. R. H. Peck, Washington, D. C. 
 
 PEDERSON, INGVALD O Private 
 
 Headquarters Company, 7th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Fossoy, France, 
 July 14-15, 1918. Private Pederson volunteered 
 and carried a message over a heavily shelled route, 
 and although wounded in the execution of this task, 
 he accomplished the mission. Home address, 
 George A. Roade, friend, in care of A. Colburn Co., 
 Philadelphia, Pa. 
 
 PEDERSON, WILLIAM J Private 
 
 Company H, 307th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Oches, France, November 4, 
 1918. Exposing himself to heavy machine-gun fire. 
 Private Pederson ciossed an open field 300 yards 
 wide and rescued a severely wounded comrade. 
 Home address, Albert Pederson, Becker, Minn. 
 
 PEDRO, JEROME C Private 
 
 Second Battalion, 9th Infantry. For extraordin- 
 ary heroism in action near Medeah Ferme, France, 
 October 3-9, 1918. As a runner. Private Pedro dis- 
 played the utmost disregard for personal danger in 
 carrying messages from his regimental commander 
 to all parts of the line, under heavy shell fire, setting 
 a splendid example of courage and devotion to duty, 
 until he was seriously wounded. Home address, 
 Jerome C. Pedro, father, 94 Frick Street, New Bed- 
 ford, Mass. 
 
 PEGG, DONALD H Private 
 
 Deceased. Medical Detachment, 12th Machine- 
 Gun Battalion. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 
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 tion near the Bois de Ogons, France, September 30, 
 1918. While engaged in administering first aid 
 under terrific machine-gun fire, Private Pegg volun- 
 tarily went to an especially dangerous position to 
 care for a wounded soldier, and in so doing was him- 
 self killed. Next of kin, George A. Pegg, father, 
 Arlington, N. J. 
 
 PEGUES, JOSIAH J. . . . First Lieutenant 
 95th Aero Squadron, Air Ser\'ice. For extraor- 
 dinary heroism in action near Dun-sur-Meuse, 
 France, November 5, 1918. On account of heavy 
 clouds and mist. Lieutenant Pegues became de- 
 tached from his formation. While endeavoring to 
 find it, he came upon eight hostile planes which were 
 maneuvering to attack four of our planes. With 
 great courage and skill he passed through the forma- 
 tion and attacked its leader, dispersed the forma- 
 tion, preventing further attack. Home address, 
 S. F. Pegues, father, 6043 Woodlawn Avenue, 
 Chicago, 111. 
 
 PELKEY, EDWIN Private 
 
 Company C, 107th Field Signal Battalion. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Cierges, 
 France, August 2, 1918. He was a member of a de- 
 tachment stringing telephone wire in advance of the 
 front lines through the heaviest artillery fire. When 
 connection was established at a point within 100 
 yards of the German line and before the American 
 advance was begun, Private Pelkey volunteered to 
 remain there until our troops had advanced far 
 enough to establish the advance regimental post of 
 command at that place. His devotion to duty un- 
 der conditions of great danger assisted immeasur- 
 ably in maintaining unity of action between the 
 front lines and regimental post of command, and his 
 utter indifference to his own safety made easier the 
 capture of a strong enemy position. Home address, 
 Fred E. Pelkey. R. F. D. 1, Pain Court, Ontario, 
 Canada. 
 
 PENDELL, ELMER . . . First Lieutenant 
 Observer, 120th Infantry. 168th Aero Squadron. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action November 4, 
 1918. As observer in D. H. 4 plane, Lieutenant Pen- 
 dell flew an infantry contact machine over the line 
 of the 7th Division November 4, 1918. Because of 
 exceedingly adverse weather conditions, Lieutenant 
 Pendell disregarded the danger of fire from the 
 ground and cro.ssed the lines at 1,000 feet altitude. 
 While thus flying he was wounded in the shoulder 
 by an explosive bullet fired from the ground. Dis- 
 regarding his wound, he came down to an altitude as 
 low as oOO feet. After securing the desired informa- 
 tion he wrote out his message with great effort and 
 dropped it to the division. Home address, George 
 G. Pendell, father, Caribou, Me. 
 
 PENNINGTON, EDGAR . Private (First Class) 
 Medical Detachment, 357th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Bantheville, 
 France, October 23-24, 1918. Private Pennington 
 demonstrated the highest bravery and devotion to 
 duty in giving first-aid treatment to wounded men 
 under terrific bombardment of gas and high-explos- 
 ive shells. Going over the top with his company he 
 attended wounded men and directed their evacua- 
 tion until he became exhausted and had to be sent 
 to a hospital. Home address, Vivian Brady, friend, 
 Wellington, Texas. 
 
 PEPIN, EDMUND .... Sous-Lieutenant 
 Pilot, 47th Escadrille, French Air Service. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action in the region of St. 
 Mihiel, France, September 12, 1918. Lieutenant 
 Pepin, in the most adverse weather conditions, flew 
 at an extremely low altitude for two hours and a 
 half, thoroughly reconnoitering enemy positions 
 and returning with information of the greatest 
 value. Home address not given. 
 
 PERCY, WILLIAM J Sergeant 
 
 Company E, 108th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Ronssoy, France, September 
 29, 1918. After having been wounded in the face 
 and legs, he led a patrol, under heavy shell and ma- 
 chine-gun fire, against an enemy machine-gun nest 
 and succeeded in capturing one gun and 15 prison- 
 ers. Home address, Mrs. W. J. Percy, wife, 1846 
 Pierce Avenue, Niagara Falls, N. Y. 
 
 PERDEW, EARNEST E Sergeant 
 
 Company H, 364th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Eclisfontaine, France, Sep- 
 tember 28, 1918. Assisted by another sergeant, and 
 leading a combat group across an open valley under 
 constant hostile fire, he completed the capture of 
 four machine-gun nests and three prisoners. Home 
 address, J. E. Perdew, father, Etiwanda, Calif. 
 
 PERKAUS, FRANK . . . Supply Sergeant 
 Company K, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 18, 
 1918. Sergeant Perkaus volunteered to go about 
 350 yards in advance of our lines to locate the enemy 
 and secure other information. He made the trip 
 through heavy machine-gun and artillery fire and 
 secured the information but was wounded while re- 
 turning to our line. When ordered to the dressing 
 station by his commanding officer, he helped others 
 who were more seriously wounded than himself to 
 reach the station. Home address, Mrs. Anna Perk- 
 aus, mother, 2718 South Homan Avenue, Chicago, 
 111. 
 
 PERKINS, BYRON R Private 
 
 Deceased. Headquarters Company, 1st Engin- 
 eers. For extraordinary heroism in action near Sois- 
 sons, France, July 20, 1918. When volunteers were 
 called for by his company commander. Private Per- 
 kins volunteered and rescued wounded comrades 
 from a barrage. Disregarding danger to himself, he 
 continued the performance of these heroic deeds 
 until killed. Next of kin, Mrs. Eula Chamberhn, 
 sister, 425 Summer Avenue, Springfield, Mass. 
 
 PERKINS, EARL H Sergeant 
 
 Company M, 131st Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action in the Meuse-Argonne offensive, 
 September 26. 1918. With three other soldiers, he, 
 on his own initiative, crawled across an open field, 
 subjected to intense artillery and machine-gun fire, 
 flanking three machine-gun positions, which were 
 holding up our advance. The mission was success- 
 ful, seven Germans being killed by the patrol and 23 
 captured and three machine guns captured. Home 
 address, Mrs. P. O. Perkins, mother, 8042 Sanga- 
 mon Street, Chicago, 111. 
 
 PERONACE, ANTHONY .... Private 
 Company B, 4th Infantry. For extraordnary 
 heroism in action near Gland, France, July 21, 1918. 
 With his platoon leader and one other soldier. 
 Private Peronace captured an enemy machine-gun 
 and eight prisoners. Home address, Mrs. Concetta 
 Peronace, wife, 147 Mulberry Street, New York 
 City. 
 
 PERRY, SETH E Corporal 
 
 Deceased. Company K, 119th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Bellicourt, 
 France, September 29, 1918. When a portion of his 
 company was threatened with a counterattack and 
 he had seen one runner killed in an attempt to reach 
 them from company headquarters with orders to fall 
 back, he volunteered for the dangerous mission. 
 While crossing an open field under heavy fire, he was 
 mortally wounded. Next of kin, Mrs. Mary L. 
 Perry, mother, Okisko, N. C. 
 
 PETERS, HERBERT N Captain 
 
 Deceased. 358th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 
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 heroism in action near Lea Huit Chenuns, France, 
 September 12-14, 1918. A3 commander of the sup- 
 port company of his battalion, Captam Peters 
 displayed courage and leadership by rushing two 
 platoons into position to protect the right flank of 
 the battalion, which had suddenly become exposed. 
 Under his personal leadership, in the face of intense 
 machine-gun and shell, fire a number of enemy ma- 
 chine-gun nests were stormed and enemy combat 
 troops dispersed. Serious danger to the advancing 
 line was thereby averted. Tliis gallant officer was 
 killed shortly afterward in a raid on the enemy. 
 Next of kin, Mrs. Nettie Peters, mother, Sabinal, 
 Texas. 
 
 PETERS, WILLIAM Private 
 
 Company I, 131st Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Bois de Chaume, France, Octo- 
 ber 10, 1918. When the advance of his platoon was 
 held up by an enemy machine-gun. Private Peters 
 on his own initiative flanked the position, killed the 
 gunner, and captured the rest of the crew, thereby 
 allowing the platoon to advance. Home address, 
 Louis Peters, father, 1608 Cleveland Avenue, Chi- 
 cago, 111. 
 
 PETERSEN, LEONARD .... Private 
 Deceased. Ambulance Company 140, 110th Sani- 
 tary Train. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
 Baulny, France, September 29, 1918. Serving as a 
 litter bearer, he voluntarily left cover and exposed 
 himself to intense artillery fire to rescue wounded 
 men lying in the open. Mortally wounded, he con- 
 tinued to assist in the rescue of wounded comrades 
 till he fell exhausted. Next of kin, Mrs. Helen 
 Petersen, mother, 942 Gilmore Avenue, Kansas 
 City, Kan. 
 
 PETERSEN. SOLOMON .... Sergeant 
 Company I, 362d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action during the Argonne offensive, 
 France, September 26-29, 1918. He repeatedly led 
 patrols in successful attacks on enemy machine-gun 
 emplacements, displaying calmness and keen judg- 
 ment. After being wounded he insisted on remain- 
 ing in command of his platoon. Home address, 
 C. C. Petersen, father, Atlanta, Kan. 
 
 PETERSEN, THEODOR .... Sergeant 
 Deceased. Medical Department, 151st Field Ar- 
 tillery. Died March 5, 1918, of wounds received in 
 action. Next of kin, Mrs. Jacobine A. Petersen, 
 mother, 99 Central Avenue, Oshkosh, Wis. 
 
 PETERSON, ALBERT C Private 
 
 Deceased. Company B, 307th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Grand-Pr6, 
 France, October 15, 1918. Private Peterson sacri- 
 ficed his life in fearlessly going out in the face of 
 machine-gun fire and attempting to rescue another 
 soldier who had been mortally wounded. Next of 
 kin, Louis C. Peterson, father, Stacy, Minn. 
 
 PETERSON, DAVID McK. . . . Captain 
 94 Aero Squadron, Air Service. For extraordin- 
 ary heroism in action near Luneville, France, on 
 May 3, 1918. Leading a patrol of three, he encoun- 
 tered five enemy planes at an altitude of 3,500 
 meters and immediately gave battle. Notwith- 
 standing the fact that he was attacked from all 
 Bides, this officer, by skillful maneuvering, suc- 
 ceeded in shooting down one of the enemy's planes 
 and dispersing the remaining four. A bronze oak 
 leaf is awarded to Captain Peterson for extraordin- 
 ary heroism in action near Thiaucourt, France, on 
 May 15, 1918. While on a patrol alone he encoun- 
 tered two enemy planes at an altitude of 52 meters. 
 He promptly attacked, dpspite the odds, and shot 
 down one of the enemy planes in flames. While thus 
 engaged he was attacked from above by the second 
 
 enemy plane, but by skillful maneuvering he suc- 
 ceeded in shooting it down also. Home address, 
 P. B. Peterson, Honesdale, Pa. 
 
 PETERSON, G.I. Pharmacist's Mate(Third Class) 
 U. S. N. Attached to Company M, 5th Regiment, 
 TJ. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action 
 near St. Etienne, France, October 3-7, 1918. 
 Pharmacist's Mate Peterson was directly responsible 
 for the saving of several lives while obliged to care 
 for the company's wounded alone. On succeeding 
 days he travelled from one side of the company 
 sector to the other, through artillery and machine- 
 gun barrage, hunting and caring for the wounded. 
 Home address, Lewis J. Peterson, father, Paxton, 
 
 m. 
 
 PETERSON, HELMER . Private (First Class) 
 Company E, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Tulerie Ferme, France, 
 November 4, 1918. Private Peterson displayed ex- 
 ceptional bravery in carrying important messages 
 to the rear through heavy enemy artillery and ma- 
 chine-gun barrages, keeping his commanding officer 
 informed as to the situation at all times. Tireless in 
 his efforts, he was instrumental in the success of the 
 operation. Next of kin, Mrs. Jonas J. Akre, sister, 
 Decorah, Iowa. 
 
 PETERSON. HOLGAR .... Corporal 
 Deceased. Company C, 308th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Charlevaux, 
 France, October 3-7, 1918. While leading a scout- 
 ing party, Corporal Peterson encountered an enemy 
 patrol and displayed exceptional courage and lead- 
 ership in killing the officer and two soldiers who 
 composed it. He repeatedly volunteered for dan- 
 gerous patrol work with great bravery and aggres- 
 siveness, until he was killed. Next of kin, Mrs. 
 Catherine Peterson, wife, Spencer, Iowa. 
 
 PETERSON, OSCAR W Sergeant 
 
 Company A, 59th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Courchamps, France, July 
 19, 1918. Discovering the enemy making a counter- 
 attack to the left flank of his platoon. Sergeant 
 Peterson immediately organized a combat group of 
 25 men, and though greatly outnumbered by the 
 Germans he succeeded in routing them, inspiring 
 his men by his disregard of personal danger. He 
 was severely wounded later in the day, but he re- 
 fused to go to the rear until he had reorganized his 
 platoon an hour and a half later. Home address, 
 Mrs. Ella Peterson, mother, Jamestown, N. Dak. 
 
 PETERSON, ROY W. , Private (First Class) 
 Company D, 114th Machine-Gun Battahon. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Bellicourt, 
 France, September 29, 1918. Severely wounded 
 while operating a machine-gun under shell fire. Pri- 
 vate Peterson refu.sed to leave his post until he was 
 removed by his comrades against his protests. 
 Home address, Lottie S. Peterson, mother, 3408 
 Sahler Street, Omaha, Neb. 
 
 PETERSON, VAN WALKER . . . Sergeant 
 Company B, 131st Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bois de Chaume, France, 
 October 10, 1918. When the company guarding the 
 flank was on the verge of retreating in disorder. 
 Sergeant Peterson avoided the perilous situation by 
 jumping to the front and holding the badly shaken 
 troops in their positions on the line. His quick ac- 
 tion during the terrific fire was responsible for the 
 safety of the entire line. Home address, Mrs. Es- 
 ther L. Peterson, wife, 523 Arlington Place, Chi- 
 cago, 111. 
 
 PETERSON, VICTOR Sergeant 
 
 Company H, 132d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Forges, France, September 
 26, 1918. When his platoon was held up by a heavy 
 
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 flanking machine-gun fire, Sergeant Peterson ad- 
 vanced alone ahead of the platoon, on his own ini- 
 tiative, and successfully cleaned up the machine- 
 gun nest with hand grenades and captured the ma- 
 chine-gun. Home address, Charles Peterson, bro- 
 ther, 4(533 Kenmore Avenue, Ciiicago, 111. 
 
 PETERSON, WALTER O. L. . First Sergeant 
 Company H, 128th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Romagne, France, October 5, 
 1918. Because of casualties among officers, Ser- 
 geant Peterson was placed in command of the sec- 
 ond wave, which he led with exceptional bravery 
 and leadership. When it became isolated in a fog, 
 he crawled forward by himself to ascertain the char- 
 acter of troops which were seen one kilometer to the 
 front, and upon finding that they were hostile, im- 
 mediately established Uaison with adjacent units 
 and straightened out his line after breaking up sev- 
 eral enemy machine-gun nests. Home address, 
 Mrs. Edna H. Peterson, wife, 2122 Clarence Ave- 
 nue, Racine, Wis. 
 
 PETERSON, WILLIAM C. . Second Lieutenant 
 Deceased. U. S. Infantry, attached to 5th Regi- 
 ment, U. S. M. C. Killed in action at Chateau- 
 thierry, France, June 6, 1918. He gave the supreme 
 proof of that extraordinary heroism which will serve 
 as an example to hitherto untried troops. Next of 
 kin, Fred Peterson, father. North Crystal Lake, 111. 
 
 PETIT, AUGUSTE JULES . Marechal des Logis 
 6th Company, 5th R. C. P., French Army. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action east of Doncourt, 
 France, September 27, 1918. Having been ordered 
 to attack Bonvrot Farm, Marechal des Logis Petit 
 led his platoon forward with fixed bayonets and cut 
 off the enemy, capturing the position, which had 
 been occupied by the enemy since dawn. His pla- 
 toon, numbering but 20, took 83 prisoners and four 
 machine-guns. 
 
 PETITT, CHARLES E. . . Second Lieutenant 
 102d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Verdun, France, October 27, 1918. After 
 being seriously wounded in the assault against 
 strong enemy positions in the Bois de le Reine, 
 Lieutenant Petitt stumbled on at the head of his com- 
 mand until compelled to turn over the command to a 
 sergeant, on account of his condition. After this he 
 remained in a shell hole under terrific concentration 
 of machine-gun and artillery fire, encouraging his 
 men as best he could, and aiding to the utmost of his 
 ability by sniping the enemy with the rifle of a sol- 
 dier wounded more severely than himself. Homo 
 address, Mrs. Gengina Petitt, wife, Ontonagon, 
 Mich. 
 
 PETRACH, EMIL H Bugler 
 
 Company G, 56th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Preny Ridge, France, No- 
 vember 1, 1918. Under heavy and deadly machine- 
 gun fire. Bugler Petrach carried messages to and 
 from his company. After all other means of com- 
 munication had been cut off, he volunteered and 
 carried many important messages through artillery 
 fire, thus estabhshing Uaison with the rear. He was 
 later wounded while passing through a barrage. 
 Home address, Anna M. Petrach, Youngstown, 
 Ohio. 
 
 PETROVIC, JOSEPH L Corporal 
 
 Battery D, 6th Field Artillery. For extraordin- 
 ary heroism in action near Flevillo, France, October 
 5-7,1918. When a shell burst near his gun, throwing 
 him across the train of the piece and killing or 
 wounding all of the section but himself and one 
 other cannoneer. Corporal Petrovic and the latter 
 succeeded in repairing the piece and continued the 
 rolling barrage until it became impossible to fire the 
 gun again. Two days later, under almost identical 
 circumstances, he and one other soldier continued at 
 their post, after the other members of the crew had 
 
 been wounded, and continued to serve the piece 
 until the completion of the barrage. Home address, 
 Mrs Mary Petrovic, mother, 541 Marble Avenue, 
 Johet, 111. 
 
 PETTY, ORLANDO H. . Passed Assist. Surgeon 
 U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism in action 
 near Lucy, France, June 11, 1918. While Surgeon 
 Petty was treating wounded under bombardment of 
 gas and high-explosive shells he was knocked down 
 and his gas mask torn by a bursting gas shell, but he 
 discarded his gas mask and continued his work. 
 Later, when his dressing station was demolished by 
 another shell, he helped carry a wounded officer 
 through the shell fire to a place of safety. Home ad- 
 dress, Mrs Marcia M. Petty, wife, 6215 Ridge 
 Avenue, Philadelphia, Pa. 
 
 PETTY, WILLARD D Private 
 
 Deceased. Company B, 131st Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Consenvoye, 
 France, October 10, 1918. Showing utter disregard 
 of personal danger, he went to the rescue of his 
 wounded platoon leader who lay in a zone covered 
 by heavy enemy machine-gun fire, being himself 
 mortally wounded in the attempt. Private Petty 
 volunteered to attempt the rescue, which cost him 
 his Ufe, after two of his comrades had been killed 
 and another wounded in similar trials. Next of kin, 
 Mrs. Lydia Petty, mother. Pearl, 111. 
 
 PEURIFOY, JOHN M. . , First Sergeant 
 
 Company L, 326th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Pylone, France, October 9, 
 1918. After he had seen an officer and 13 men of his 
 company fall from the fire of enemy machine-guns 
 and snipers. Sergeant Peurifoy advanced alone, and, 
 after crawling about 50 yards in advance of his com- 
 pany, he shot a sniper from a tree and drove off the 
 crews of two machine-guns located nearby. His 
 action permitted the further advance of his com- 
 pany. Home address, Mrs. Elizabeth Peurifoy, 
 mother, Griffen, Ga. 
 
 PEYTON, BYRON . . . Supply Sergeant 
 Supply Company, 166th Infantry. For extraor- 
 dinary heroism in action northeast of Chateau- 
 Thierry, France, July 29, 1918. In response to a call 
 from the attacking battaUon for ammunition he 
 drove a combat wagon in broad dayhght into the 
 front-line positions near Vere-en-Tardenois, and 
 delivered the ammunition required by his comrades 
 on the front. Home address, John L. Peyton, 328 
 West First Avenue, Columbus, Ohio. 
 
 PFEIL, CLARENCE Private 
 
 Company K, 327th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action in the Argonne-Meuse offensive, 
 October 9, 1918. Assisted by another soldier. Pri- 
 vate Pfeil crawled far in advance of our lines, under 
 terrific machine-gun and shell fire, and brought back 
 a severely wounded comrade. Home address, Mrs. 
 Mary H. Pfeil, mother, 1002 West Washington 
 Street, Sandusky, Ohio. 
 
 PHALEN, EDWARD F Corporal 
 
 Company E, 23d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Vierzy, France, July 18, 
 1918. Corporal Phalen voluntarily left the assault- 
 ing wave of his company and, single-handed, cap)- 
 tured or killed the entire crew of a concealed ma- 
 chine-gun position, which was delivering a terrific 
 and accurate fire upon his comrades from the right 
 flank. His timely and gallant act drew the fire of 
 the machine-gun from his comrades until they were 
 able to find shelter, and saved the lives of many of 
 the assaulting wave. Home address, Margaret 
 Phalen, mother, 88 North Street, Calais, Me. 
 
 PHELAN, JEREMIAH A Corporal 
 
 Company M, 328th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Cornay, France, October 9-10, 
 
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 1918. After fighting for six hours, Corporal Phelan 
 volunteered to accompany 15 other soldiers and an 
 officer on night patrol of the town of Cornay, which 
 was held by many machine-gun posts. The party 
 worked from 11 o'clock at night till next morning in 
 clearing buildings and dugouts of the enemy, cap- 
 turing 65 prisoners and two machine-guns. With 
 six others, Corporal Phelan volunteered and entered 
 a dugout, where 23 prisoners were captured. He 
 was wounded while leaving the town, but he refused 
 to go to the aid station until the prisoners had been 
 dehvered at brigade headquarters. Home address, 
 Mrs. Anna Phelan, mother, New York City. 
 
 PHELPS, GLEN .... First Lieutenant 
 Observer, Balloon Section, Air Service. For extra- 
 ordinary heroism in action near Villers-sur-Marne, 
 France, July 15 and August 7, 1918, and Chatel- 
 Chehery, France, October 27-30, 1918. While regu- 
 lating artillery fire from his balloon Lieutenant 
 Phelps, with another observer, was attacked by 
 three enemy planes and forced to jump after his 
 balloon had been set on fire. On four other occa- 
 sions his balloon was sent down in flames, after be- 
 ing attacked by superior numbers of the enemy, 
 but on each occasion he resumed his work just as 
 soon as another balloon could be obtained. Home 
 address, Mrs. W. A. Phelps, mother, 4442 Demar 
 Boulevard, St. Louis, Mo. 
 
 PHILBALD, HENRY W Corporal 
 
 Deceased. 78th Company, 6th Regiment, U. S. 
 M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action at 
 Blanc Mont, France, October 3, 1918. Corporal 
 Philblad advanced alone on two machine-gun nests, 
 which he captured, killing several of the crew with 
 his pistol. Two hours later he again went forward 
 with two other soldiers and, while attacking an- 
 other machine-gun nest, he was killed by shrapnel. 
 Next of kin, Mrs. Emma Philbald, mother, Knox- 
 ville, 111. 
 
 PHILLIPS, CHARLES Private 
 
 Company A, 4th Machine-Gun Battalion. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Vierzy, France, 
 July 18-19, 1918. On July 18, 1918, he twice urove 
 a hght truck loaded with ammunition through Vier- 
 zy and up the road directly in the rear of the posi- 
 tion occupied by his company, this road being under 
 heavy shell fire at all times. On the morning of the 
 19th of July he returned over the same route with 
 rations and ran his truck under machine-gun fire to 
 within 50 yards of the trenches. On the return trip 
 his truck was hit by a shell and destroyed, where- 
 upon he borrowed another truck and returned. 
 Home address, Davis Phillips, Helena, Mont. 
 
 PHILLIPS, CLIFFORD F. First Lieutenant 
 
 Deceased. Company H. 339th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Bolshie 
 Ozerka, Russia, April, 2, 1919. With a few men 
 and two Lewis guns, he held the enemy counter- 
 attack for an hour until reinforcements arrived. 
 He constantly encouraged and inspired his men by 
 the example of heroism he set, refusing all aid when 
 seriously wounded, to avoid weakening his small 
 effective forces. Next of kin, Mrs. Anna Kathryn 
 Phillips, R. F. D. 4, Neola. Iowa. 
 
 PHILLIPS, DEWEY . . Private (First Class) 
 Deceased. Company K, 125th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Sergy, France, 
 July 31, 1918. While his company was waiting 
 orders, after having reached the crest of Hill 212, 
 Private Phillips voluntarily left his place and went 
 for a message when an approaching runner was seen 
 to fall, too badly wounded to reach the company. 
 This act was done voluntarily and under the direct 
 fire of the enemy's machine-guns, as well as the 
 terrific bombardment to which the hill was then 
 subjected. Next of kin, John Phillips, father, 427 
 Hanchett Street, Saginaw, Mich. 
 
 PHILLIPS, ELMER A Private 
 
 Company K. 106th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism iii action near Sedan, France, November 7, 
 1918. Private Phillips was a member of a patrol 
 sent out to silence machine-gun nests, which were 
 holding up the battalion's advance. When the 
 officer leading the patrol fell, mortally wounded, 
 this soldier went to his assistance in the face of 
 heavy fire from machine-guns only 100 yards away, 
 remaining in this position until nightfall, though 
 himself seriously wounded. Home address, Robert 
 E. Cunningham, brother-in-law, R. F. D. 4, Jas- 
 per, Ala. 
 
 PHILLIPS, GEORGE R. . . First Lieutenant 
 Pilot, Air Service, 50th Aero Squadron. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Beffu et la Mor- 
 thonime, France, October 23, 1918. Lieutenant 
 Phillips, pilot, accompanied by Lieutenant Mitchell 
 H. Brown, observer, while on a reconnaissance for 
 the 78th Division, attacked an enemy balloon and 
 forced it to descend, and was in turn attacked by 
 three enemy planes (Fokker type). The incendiary 
 bullets from the enemy's machines set the signal 
 rockets in the observer's cockpit afire. Disregard- 
 ing the possibility of going down in flames, Lieuten- 
 ant Phillips maneuvered his plane so that his ob- 
 server was able to fire on and destroy one enemy 
 plane and drive the others away. He then handed 
 his fire extinguisher to Lieutenant Brown, who ex- 
 tinguished the flames. They completed their mis- 
 sion and secured valuable information. Home ad- 
 dress, George W. Phillips, father, 122 West Market 
 Street, Lewiston, Pa. 
 
 PHILLIPS, O. V Sergeant 
 
 Battery C, 151st Field Artillery. For extraordin- 
 ary heroism in action near Suippes, France, July 15, 
 1918. After all telephone communication had been 
 severed on account of heavy enemy shell fire. Ser- 
 geant Phillips volunteered and carried a very im- 
 portant message through an extremely heavy bom- 
 bardment. Although wounded while carrying out 
 this mission, he refused medical attention until the 
 message had been delivered. Home address, Wil- 
 liam E. Phillips, father, 685 Plum Street, St. Paul, 
 Minn. 
 
 PHILLIPS, RUFUS R Private 
 
 Company F, llSth Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bran Court, France, October 
 9, 1918. When his company was about to reach its 
 objective, a sunken road. Private Phillips' company 
 was swept by enfilading fire from several hostile 
 machine-guns. Upon his own initiative this soldier 
 jumped down the bank, mounted his automatic rifle 
 in the center of the road in the face of the enemy's 
 fire, and opened fire, sweeping the parapets of the 
 hostile positions with well-directed fire. His act re- 
 sulted in the capture of the 30 Germans occupying 
 the post. Home address. Dr. C. Phillips, father, 
 R. F. D. 8, Gaffney, S. C. 
 
 PHILLIPS, SAMUEL E. . . First Sergeant 
 Company B, 316th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Montfaucon, September 
 26-30, 1918. During the entire four days of action, 
 Sergeant Phillips exposed himself to the dangers of 
 artillery and machine-gun fire, assisting in every 
 way possible to insure the success of the advance. 
 He made repeated trips to the rear and either urged 
 his comrades forward or led them up to their posi- 
 tions. So strenuously did he labor during the entire 
 action that, at the end of the fourth day, he was so 
 exhausted from strain and shell shock that he was 
 taken from the field. Home address, Mrs. Isabelle 
 S. Phillips, wife, Greencastle, Pa. 
 
 PHILLIPS, SYLVESTER .... Private 
 
 Deceased. Battery E, 10th Field Artillery. For 
 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Greves Farm, 
 
 France, July 14, 1918. Private PhilUps was acting 
 
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 as telephone operator at a gun in a detached posi- 
 tion, when all the crew became casualties. With 
 another soldier, he courageously continued to fire 
 the piece under the heaviest bombardment, until it 
 was struck by a shell and he was killed. Next of kin, 
 Mrs. Mary PhiUips, mother, 1117 Walker Street, 
 Des Moines, Iowa. 
 
 PHILLIS, OLEX Sergeant 
 
 Company L, 11th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Brandeville, France, Novem- 
 ber 5-10, 1918. Sergeant PhiUis rendered excellent 
 service on patrols and by volunteering his services 
 for an expedition into the German lines. He cap- 
 tured several machine-guns and rendered great as- 
 sistance to the wounded by giving first aid in the 
 absence of medical personnel. Home address, Steve 
 D. Philhs, father, Mamatcani, Korsnthias, Greece. 
 
 PHIPPS, GEORGE T. . . First Lieutenant 
 16th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Soissons, France, July 18, 1918. Remain- 
 ing on duty after his right elbow had been shattered 
 by a machine-gun bullet, he personally led a com- 
 pany to the left and front, covering a flank that was 
 entirely exposed. Being then placed in command of 
 a battalion he led a successful attack upon a strong 
 enemy position, showing marked ability as a leader 
 and inspiring his men by his bravery. Home ad- 
 dress, A. H. Phipps, brother, 1218 East Columbia 
 Street, Evansville, Ind. 
 
 PHIPPS, WALTER B Private 
 
 Headquarters 319th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Vilosnes, France, September 
 27-28, 1918. For two days and two nights Private 
 Phipps repeatedly exposed himself to heavy shell 
 fire in directing and maintaining the battalion relay 
 runner service. He rendered valuable service in car- 
 rying messages over fire-swept areas, directing 
 wounded soldiers to the first-aid station, and locat- 
 ing a new aid station when severe bombardment 
 necessitated its removal. Home address, Columbus 
 Phipps, father, Clintwood, Va. 
 
 PIAZZA, JOHN L Sergeant 
 
 Company C, 312th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Talma Farm, France, Octo- 
 ber 17, 1918. During the operations of October 17 
 Sergeant Piazza went through heavy machine-gun 
 and artillery fire to carry a wounded private of his 
 platoon from an exposed position to a place of 
 safety. A short time after, he carried a wounded 
 officer of his company across an open space of 80 
 yards and a stream, subjected to machine-gun and 
 sniper's fire, to a place where he could be removed 
 by stretcher bearers. Home address, Mrs. John L. 
 Piazza, wife, 631 East 213th Street, New York City. 
 
 PIAZZANI, JULIUS A Corporal 
 
 Company F, 310th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bois de Loges, Francp. Octo- 
 ber 19, 1918. When machine-gun fire had held up 
 the advance of his company, and all had entrenched 
 themselves in places of safety, Corporal Piazzani 
 noticed a wounded man about 250 yards in front of 
 the fine. Voluntarily and without hesitation, he 
 went to the side of the wounded and rendered first 
 aid. Upon his return, he advised the stretcher 
 bearers, enabling them to safely bring this man in, 
 thereby saving his life. Home address, Mrs. Lavina 
 Piazzani, 518 John Street, West Hoboken, N. J. 
 
 PICKERING, WOODELL A. Lieutenant Colonel 
 369th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action in the Champagne Sector, France, September 
 26 to October 1, 1918. Lieutenant Colonel Picker- 
 ing repeatedly exposed himself to intense shell and 
 machine-gun fire, establishing observation stations 
 and giving able counsel to subordinate officers. 
 Home address, Manchester, Pa. 
 
 PIERCE, EDWARD P. . Private (First Class) 
 Deceased. Company D, 108th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Ronssoy, France, 
 September 29, 1918. Private Pierce left shelter, 
 went into an open field under heavy machine-gun 
 and shell fire, and dragged a wounded soldier to 
 safety. This courageous soldier was killed while ad- 
 vancing with his company later in the action. Next 
 of kin, George Pierce, father, Buffalo, N.Y. 
 
 PIERCE, THOMAS L Major 
 
 325th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near St. Juvin, France, October 11-14, 1918. 
 Although suffering from a machine-gun bullet 
 wound. Major Pierce refused to go to an aid station, 
 but remained in personal command of his battaUon 
 during the action. Upon receiving two other 
 wounds three days later, this officei again refused 
 assistance and remained with his command until the 
 afternoon, when he was again severely wounded. 
 He permitted himself to be evacuated only after he 
 had given his successor detailed instructions and in- 
 formation. Home address, H. H. Pierce, brother, 
 49 Wall Street. New York City. 
 
 PIERCY, ROBERT S. . . Private (First Class) 
 Company C, 105th Field Signal Battalion. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Bellicourt, 
 France, September 27, 1918. After the signal de- 
 tachment of the 118th Infantry had suffered severe 
 casualties and wore no longer able to aid in main- 
 taining Unes between the 118th and 117th Regi- 
 ments, Private Piercy rendered valuable services by 
 keeping up the entire line of communication, work- 
 ing day and night under constant and sweeping ar- 
 tillery fire. Almost uninterrupted service was main- 
 tained between the regiments, owing in great part to 
 his untiring energy. Home address, Robert F. 
 Piercy, Andrews, N. C. 
 
 PIERSON, ELVIN L Corporal 
 
 Headquarters Company, 322d Field Artillery. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action near Bois de la 
 Grande Montagne, France, October 16, 1918. When 
 the telephone communications had been cut off, 
 Corporal Pierson made four trips as a runner 
 through severe artillery barrage and machine-gun 
 fire, maintaining liaison between artillery and infan- 
 try. Home address, Mrs. Kathryn M. Pierson, 
 wife, 2229 Franklin Avenue, Toledo, Ohio. 
 
 PIERSON, WARD W. ..... Major 
 
 Deceased. 315th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Etraye, France, November 
 8-9, 1918. Major Pierson displayed the highest 
 courage and leadership, reconnoitering the enemy 
 positions under heavy shell and machine-gun fire. 
 He was killed while in the performance of this act. 
 Next of kin, Mrs. Ward W. Pierson, wife, Philadel- 
 phia, Pa. 
 
 PILCHER, LUTHER W Sergeant 
 
 Deceased. 20th Company, 5th Regiment, U. S. 
 M. C. Killed in action at Chateau-Thierry, France, 
 June 6, 1918. He gave the supreme proof of that 
 extraordinary heroism which will serve as an exam- 
 ple to hitherto untried troops. Next of kin, Richard 
 L. Pilcher, father. Box 336, Chipley, Fla. 
 
 PILKERTON, ALVIN W. . Pharmacist's Mate 
 U. S. N., attached to 1st Battalion, 6th Regiment, 
 U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action 
 near Thiaucourt, France, September 15, 1918. 
 While he was dressing the injuries of a wounded sol- 
 dier under heavy shell fire. Pharmacist's Mate PU- 
 kerton was himself severely wounded in two places, 
 but he refused to treat his own wounds until he had 
 taken care of his patient. Home address, W. I. Pil- 
 kerton, Greensboro, Ala. 
 
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 HEROES ALL 
 
 PINCOFFS, MAURICE .... Captain 
 Medical Corps, Ambulance Company No. 1, 2d 
 Division. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
 Blanc Mont, France, October 9, 1918. After a 
 withdrawal of the line had been made, he voluntar- 
 ily crossed an open field under heavy fire to a small 
 wood, where he located a number of wounded men, 
 whose injuries he dressed, and directed their evacua- 
 tion without further casualties. Home address, 
 Maurice Pincoffs, father, 1035 Calvert Street, Balti- 
 more, Md. 
 
 PINE, HARRY W. . . . Second Lieutenant 
 353d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Haumont, France. Lieutenant Pine led a 
 patrol of eight men in an attempt to gain entrance 
 into the town of Haumont, which was stubbornly 
 held by the enemy. Working his way through the 
 rear outposts, he encountered an enemy patrol near 
 the entrance, attacking and defeating it. He then 
 proceeded through the entire town, capturing and 
 returning with two prisoners, as well as obtaining 
 valuable information. Home address, Mrs. Grace E. 
 Thompson, 302 North Bordy Drive, Bogalusa, La. 
 
 PIRINOLI, MIKE Private 
 
 Company E, 305th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near St. Juvin, France, November 
 1, 1918. When his company had suffered heavy cas- 
 ualties and had been withdrawn he went out with 
 another soldier in advance of our lines and under 
 machine-gun fire to rescue the wounded. His com- 
 panion shot down, he continued his work, though 
 constantly exposed to heavy fire, carrying back two 
 wounded men and the soldier who had started out 
 with him. Home address, Peter Pirinoli, brother, 
 Sebastool, Cal. 
 
 PISTICOUDIS, THEODORE . . . Private 
 Company C, 5th Machine-Gun Battalion. When 
 three infantry men were buried by a shell explosion 
 near Chateau-Thierry, June 6, 1918, he fearlessly 
 left shelter in face of heavy shelling and rescued 
 them. 
 
 PITTS, WILLIAM A. . . Private (First Class) 
 Company M, 167th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroisrn in action near Sergy, France, July 31, 1918. 
 Being informed that a wounded man was lying in 
 No Man's Land, Private Pitts immediately volun- 
 teered and, with Sergeant Collins, went to his aid. 
 The intense fire of the enemy necessitated crawling 
 the entire distance. While on the return trip the 
 wounded man was hit by a machine-gun bullet and 
 instantly killed, but these two men brought in the 
 dead body, crawling with great difficulty over the 
 ehell-torn ground. Home address, Mrs. Maggie 
 Pitts, mother, Anniston, Ala. 
 
 PIVETEAU, E. M Lieutenant 
 
 Third B.C.L. ART. d'Assaut, French Army. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Massif Blanc 
 Mont, France, October 3-8, 1918. During two at- 
 tacks by the Second American Division, he repeat- 
 edly distinguished himself by his courage and utter 
 disregard of danger in transmitting orders and gath- 
 ering important information for his battalion com- 
 mander. His zeal, devotion to duty and initiative 
 were of the highest order. Home address not given. 
 
 PLASSMEYER, ALBERT J., Jr. . , . 
 
 Private (First Class) 
 
 Deceased. Battery E, 322d Field Artillery. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Brabant-sur- 
 Meuse, France, October 22-23, 1918. Though mor- 
 tally wounded and gassed, he continued his work as 
 telephone operator and lineman, repairing telephone 
 lines and remaining on duty until ordered to be evac- 
 ated. His example of heroism and fortitude in- 
 spired those workmg with him. Next of kin, Albert 
 F. Plassmeyer, Box 433, Zelienople, Pa. 
 
 PLATNER, AARON A Captain 
 
 9th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Medeah Ferme, France, October 3-9, 1918. 
 He repeatedly led his battalion against machine-gun 
 nests, through terrific enemy bombardment, untU 
 his objectives were attained. During the progress 
 of the attack, when his men were being cut down by 
 hidden fire, he personally located the gun and shot 
 the gunner. His gallant example to his troops was 
 an important factor in the success of the attack. 
 Home address, A. Platner, father, Ellis, Kan. 
 
 PLATT, CHARLES E Corporal 
 
 Deceased. 45th Company, 5th Regiment, U. S. 
 M. C. Killed in action at Chateau-Thierry, France, 
 June 6, 1918. He gave the supreme proof of that 
 extraordinary heroism which will serve as an exam- 
 ple to hitherto untried troops. Next of kin, Mrs. 
 Lettie Piatt, mother, 401 North Twenty-fourth 
 Street, Lafayette, Ind. 
 
 PLATT, JONAS HENRY . . First Lieutenant 
 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near the Bois de Belleau, Chateau- 
 Thierry, France, June 6, 1918. Seriously wounded 
 in the leg early in the engagement, he continued to 
 direct the operations not only of his platoon but of 
 another. He charged and drove off the crew of an 
 enemy machine-gun, supervised the disposition and 
 digging in of a large part of his company, and yielded 
 command only when exhausted from pain and loss 
 of blood. Home address, Mrs. Katherine Piatt, 
 mother, 655 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, N.Y. 
 
 FLATTEN, MICHAEL A Cook 
 
 Battery B, 121st Field Artillery. For extraordin- 
 ary heroism in action near Chery-Chartreuve, 
 France, August 14, 1918. When the gun crews of 
 the platoons in the woods were forced to withdraw 
 on account of the intense enemy shelling, a wounded 
 man was left behind. Noticing this. Cook Flatten 
 rushed into the woods despite the continued shell- 
 ing and brought the man to safety. Home address, 
 Joseph M. Flatten, father, 1047 Velp Avenue, 
 Green Bay. Wis. 
 
 PLAUMAN, HERMAN . Private (First Class) 
 Company H, 128th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near St. Gilles, France, August 3, 
 1918. After having just returned from a hazardous 
 trip through heavy shell fire. Private Plauman vol- 
 unteered and carried a message to his company com- 
 mander. As he was about to complete his mission 
 the company commander was mortally wounded by 
 a shell. After administering first aid he reported 
 back to his battalion commander, who, upon notic- 
 ing that one of the runner's fingers was missing, 
 ordered him to the rear for treatment. Home ad- 
 dress, Herman Plauman, Sr., father, 158 Melrose 
 Avenue, Detroit, Mich. 
 
 PLEMMONS, RUSSELL L. . . . Corporal 
 Company L, 117th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Ponchaux, France, October 
 7, 1918. After seeing two other soldiers killed while 
 attemping to carry atuomatic-rifle ammunition 
 through a heavy artUlery and machine-gun barrage, 
 Corporal Plemmons volunteered for this dangerous 
 mission and successfully accomplished it. Home 
 address, Baxter Plemmons, father, Lenoir City, 
 Tenn. 
 
 PLUMLEY, RICHARD G. . . . Captain 
 39th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 in action near the Bois de Septsarges, France, 
 September 27, to October 10, 1918. On duty as 
 regimental adjutant. Captain Plumley felt a place 
 of safety, and going forward under heavy fire 
 assisted in reforming the assault battalion, which 
 had lost most its officers and was becoming dis- 
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 crossed areas which had been subjected to heavy 
 gas bombardments, and as a result became almost 
 blind and greatly weakened by gas poisoning. He 
 refused to be evacuated, however, and remained on 
 duty throughout the night, rendering valuable as- 
 sistance to the regimental commander, who had just 
 taken command. Home address, A. N. Phillips, 
 uncle, Glenbrook, Conn. 
 
 PLUMMER, CHARLES W. . Second Lieutenant 
 Deceased. 101st Field Artillery, Observer. John 
 W. Jordan, second Lieutenant, 7th Field Artillery, 
 observer; Roger W. Hitchcock, second lieutenant, 
 pilot; James S. D. Burns, deceased, second lieuten- 
 ant, IfiSth Infantry, observer; Joel H. McClendon, 
 deceased, first lieutenant, pilot; Louis G, Bernhei- 
 mer, first lieutenant, pilot; Philip R. Babcock, first 
 lieutenant, pilot; and Joseph A. Palmer, second 
 lieutenant, 15th Field Artillery, observer. All of 
 these men were attached to the 88th Aero Squad- 
 ron, Air Service. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Fismes, France, August 11, 1918. Under 
 the protection of three pursuit planes, each carrying 
 a pilot and an observer. Lieutenants Bernheimer 
 and Jordan, in charge of a photo plane, carried out 
 successfully a hazardous photographic mission over 
 the enemy's lines to the River Aisne. The four 
 American ships were attacked by 12 enemy battle 
 planes. Lieutenant Bernheimer, by coolly and 
 skillfully maneuvering his ship, and Lieutenant 
 Jordan, by accurate operation of his machine-gun, 
 in spite of wounds in the shoulder and leg, aided ma- 
 terially in the victory which came to the American 
 ships, and returned safely with 36 valuable photo- 
 graphs. The pursuit plane operated by Lieutenants 
 Hitchcock and Burns was disabled while these two 
 officers were fighting effectively. Lieutenant Burns 
 was mortally wounded and his body jammed the 
 controls. After a headlong fall of 2,500 meters, 
 Lieutenant Hitchcock succeeded in regaining con- 
 trol of this plane and piloted it back to his airdrome. 
 Lieutenants McClendon and Plummer were shot 
 down and killed after a vigorous combat with five of 
 the enemy's planes. Lieutenants Babcock and Pal- 
 mer, by gallant and skillful fighting, aided in dri\'ing 
 ofT the German planes and were materially responsi- 
 ble for the successful execution of the photographic 
 mission. Home address, Portsmouth, Maes. 
 
 PLUMMER, GEORGE Private 
 
 Company L, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action south of Soissons, France, July 
 18-25, 1918. He distinguished himself by volun- 
 teering three times to carry messages through heavy 
 shell fire after all runners had been killed or wound- 
 ed. Home address, Louis Plummer, father, Rifle, 
 Col. 
 
 PLUSH. LEWIS C. . . . First Lieutenant 
 Air Service, 49th Aero Squadron. For extraor- 
 dinary heroism in action near Romagne, France, 
 October 4, 1918. Lieutenant Plush was a member 
 of a patrol of seven machines which attacked 17 en- 
 emy Fokkers. After shooting down one of the en- 
 emy, this officer returned to the fight and shot down 
 another. Home address, William Plush, father, 440 
 East Phillips Boulevard, Pomona, Cal. 
 
 POILLON, JOHN J Corporal 
 
 Company C, 311th Machine-Gun Battalion. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Montfaucon, 
 France, September 29, 1918. Although engaged as 
 company clerk, when the platoon to which he was 
 attached was required to advance over a heavily 
 shelled territory. Corporal Poillon volunteered and 
 carried messages from his company commander to 
 the platoon, the journey being made under the most 
 hazardous conditions and under severest shell fire. 
 Home address, Mrs. Henrietta Poillon, mother, 465 
 West 157th Street, New York City. 
 
 POKORNY, ROBERT . Private (First Class) 
 Headquarters Company, 4th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Roncheres, 
 France, July 28, 1918. Private Pokorny volun- 
 teered and went forward to recover the trail of a 
 37-mm. gun. Despite the great danger of heavy ma- 
 chine-gun fire, he succeeded in recovering and drag- 
 ging it back to our lines. Home address, Mrs. An- 
 tonio Pokorny, mother, 2453 South Sawyer Avenue, 
 Chicago, 111. 
 
 POLITTE, MELVIN J Corporal 
 
 Headquarters Company, 4th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Grand Ballois 
 Farm, France, July 15, 1918. After seeing many of 
 his comrades killed or wounded in attempting the 
 same mission. Corporal Politte went forward under 
 heavy shell and gas bombardment and repaired tel- 
 ephone lines. Home address, Lexia J. Politte, 
 father. Old Mines, Mo. 
 
 POLLARD, RUSSELL Corporal 
 
 Company H, 365th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bois Frehaut, France, No- 
 vember 10, 1918. During the assault on Bois Fre- 
 haut, Corporal Pollard, a rifle grenadier, conducted 
 his squad skillfully in firing on hostile machine-guns 
 until his rifle was broken. He then used his wire- 
 cutter with speed and skill under heavy shell and 
 machine-gun fire, and although wounded in his right 
 arm he continued to cut the wire with his left hand, 
 and assisted his men in getting through it until 
 ordered to the dressing station a second time by his 
 company commander. Home address, Caroline 
 Pollard, mother, Weatherford, Texas. 
 
 POLLEY, BRITTON . . First Lieutenant 
 
 Observer, Air Service. For extraordinary hero- 
 ism in action near Romagne, France, October 9, 
 1918. Lieutenant Policy was assigned to a mission 
 to find line troops of the division to which his squad- 
 ron was attached. Weather conditions made flying 
 almost impossible, a second plane, assigned to the 
 mission returning on that account. Flying at an 
 altitude of 25 meters over enemy lines, he encoun- 
 tered and defeated three enemy patrols, gathering 
 and delivering to his division headquarters most val- 
 uable information. Home address, J. W. E. PoUey, 
 father, 440 East 166th Street, New York City. 
 
 POLLEY, JOHN R Private 
 
 Company A, 1 10th Engineers. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Cheppy, France, September 
 26, 1918. When the infantry attack was held up by 
 direct fire from an enemy concrete machine-gun 
 emplacement, Private PoUey, who was a member of 
 a wire-cutting detail, charged the emplacement 
 with one infantry soldier, capturing two guns and 
 two prisoners and enabling the advance to continue. 
 Home address, Mrs. Mannie J. Policy, mother, 307 
 Washington Avenue, Wellington, Kan. 
 
 POLLINGER, FRANK Private 
 
 Company G, 308th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Charlevaux, France, October 
 3-7, 1918. During the period of four days, when his 
 battahon was surrounded by the enemy and after 
 his squad leader had been wounded, Private Pollin- 
 ger took command of the squad, although he himself 
 was suffering from a wound received four days pre- 
 vious. His indomitable courage and perseverance 
 upheld the spirit and morale of his men under such 
 trying circumstances, and he continued to direct 
 their movements until forced out of action by a sec- 
 ond wound. Home address, Mabel V. PoUinger, 
 wife, 29 Endicott Street. Worcester, Mass. 
 
 PONDER, WILLIAM THOMAS First Lieutenant 
 
 Aviation Section, 103d Aero Pursuit Squadron. 
 
 For extraordinary heroism in action near Fontaines, 
 
 France, October 23, 1918. Having been separated 
 
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 from his patrol, Lieutenant Ponder observed and 
 went to the assistance of an alhed plane which was 
 being attacked by 30 of the enemy. Lieutenant 
 Ponder destroyed one enemy plane and so demoral- 
 ized the remaining that both he and his comrade 
 were able to return to their hnes. Home address, 
 W. P. Ponder, father, Mangum, Okla. 
 
 POORE, BENJAMIN A. . Brigadier General 
 7th Infantry Brigade. For repeated acts of ex- 
 traordinary heroism at Bois de Septsarges, France, 
 September 27, and at Bois du Fays, France, October 
 11, 1918. At Bois de Septsarges on September 27, 
 General Poore personally reformed his disorganized 
 troops, who were falling back through lack of com- 
 mand and because of severe casualties. Under 
 heavy fire, he led them to the lines, and presented 
 an unbroken front to the enemy. Again on October 
 11, in the region of Bois du Fays, he gathered to- 
 gether troops who were taking refuge from hostile 
 fire, and turned them over to the support com- 
 mander. Home address, Mrs. B. A. Poore, 126 
 East Moorehead Street, Charlotte, N. C. 
 
 POPE, OLLIE Private 
 
 Company C, 120th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action between St. Quentin and Cam- 
 brai, France, October 9, 1918. He was wounded in 
 action between St. Quentin and Cambrai, France, 
 and after having his wounds dressed, he was unable 
 to locate his company. He returned, however, to 
 the front line, and fought throughout the day, locat- 
 ing and returning to his own organization after dark. 
 Home address, Mrs. Martha Popci mother, 1101 
 Worth Street, Durham, N. C. 
 
 POPE, THOMAS A Corporal 
 
 Company E, 131st Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Hamel, Belgium, July 4, 1918. 
 He rushed a hostile machine-gun single-handed, 
 bayoneted several of the crew, and, standing astride 
 the gun, kept the remainder of the detachment at 
 bay until the arrival of reenforcements, which killed 
 or captured the rest of the enemy. Home address, 
 J. J. Pope, brother, 6946 Overhill Avenue, Chicago, 
 111. 
 
 POPLIN, DANIEL C Private 
 
 Deceased. Company H, 4th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Roncheras, 
 France, July 29, 1918. Private Poplin repeatedly 
 carried messages between his own and another com- 
 pany across an open field swept by heavy machine- 
 gun and sniper fire and was killed while on one of 
 these missions. Next of kin, Mrs. Mary Pophn, 
 mother, 920 North Caldwell Street, Charlotte, N. C. 
 
 PORTER, CHARLES PULLMAN . . . 
 
 Second Lieutenant 
 
 Pilot, Air Service, 147th Aero Squadron. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action in the region of 
 Epieds, France, July 16, 1918. While on patrol he 
 observed two enemy planes (Fokker type) about 
 1,000 meters above him. He immediately maneu- 
 vered to obtain height and a position for attack. 
 The enemy turned and Lieutenant Porter gave 
 chase and attacked from below, destroying one and 
 forcing the other to retire. A bronze oak leaf, for 
 extraordinary heroism in action in the region of 
 Foret de Fere, France, July 24, 1918. While lead- 
 ing a patrol he attacked an enemy formation of 12 
 planes (Fokker type). He engaged one enemy and 
 sent It down out of control. One of his guns jammed 
 and while he was repairing the gun two of the enemy 
 planes got behind him. Unable to repair the gun 
 and only to fire a single shot, he turned to attack, 
 destroying a second plane, and remained in the 
 fight until the enemy retired. Home address, 
 Charles S. Porter, father, 121-131 West Twenty- 
 seventh Street, New York City. 
 
 PORTER, CHAUNCEY W Bugler 
 
 Company B, 355th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action north of Flirey, France, Septem- 
 ber 12, 1918. He charged a machine-gun alone with 
 an automatic pistol, killed one man, captured an- 
 other, and drove the remainder of the enemy pla- 
 toon back along their trench, thereby enabling his 
 platoon to advance. Home address, Edwin F. Por- 
 ter, father. Chambers. Neb. 
 
 PORTER, CLARENCE R Private 
 
 Company D, 119th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, Septem- 
 ber 29, 1918. While his company was making an 
 attack on the Hindenburg line, he continued a cov- 
 ering fire with his Lewis gun. In spite of two 
 wounds from which he was suffering, he remained 
 with his gun until his comrades had succeeded in 
 crossing the line. Home address, D. R. Porter, 
 father, Easley, S. C. 
 
 PORTER, EARL W. . . . Second Lieutenant 
 Observer, 7th Aviation Instruction Center, Air 
 Service. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
 Lassigny, France, August 9, 1918. He, with First 
 Lieutenant Charles Raymond Blake, pilot, while on 
 a reconnaissance expedition at a low altitude and 
 beyond the enemy lines, was attacked by five Ger- 
 man battle planes. Although wounded at the be- 
 ginning of the combat, he shot down one of the en- 
 emy machines and by cool and courageous opera- 
 tion of his gun, while his pilot skillfully maneu- 
 vered the plane, fought off the others and made pos- 
 sible a safe return to friendly territory. Home ad- 
 dress, Mrs. Amy Porter, 1008 Poplar Street, 
 Atlantic, Iowa. 
 
 PORTER, ERNEST WASHINGTON . Private 
 Deceased. 23d Company, 6th Machine-Gun Bat- 
 talion, U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Thiaucourt, France, September 15, 1918. 
 While taking cover with the remainder of his gun 
 crew from a heavy artillery barrage. Private Porter 
 answered a call for volunteers to combat an enemy 
 aeroplane. Upon reaching his gun he was instantly 
 killed by an aerial bomb. Next of kin, Ernest Por- 
 ter, father, 671 Summer Avenue, Newark, N. J. 
 
 PORTER. KENNETH L. . Second Lieutenant 
 Air Service, 147th Aero Squadron. For extraor- 
 dinary heroism in action near Chateau-Thierry, 
 France, July 2, 1918. Lieutenant Porter, with four 
 other pilots, attacked 12 enemy aircraft (type 
 Pfalz), flying in two groups well within the enemy 
 lines. As soon as the enemy planes were sighted. 
 Lieutenant Porter maneuvered to get between them 
 and the sun and with great difiBculty gained the ad- 
 vantage. While three of the other American officers 
 dived on the lower formation Lieutenant Porter and 
 Second Lieutenant John H. Stevens engaged the 
 upper formation in a bold and brilliant combat, two 
 planes of which they crashed to the earth. Home 
 address, Mrs. Harriet Porter, mother, 105 Green 
 Street, Dowagiac, Mich. 
 
 PORTER, RAY E Captain 
 
 34th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Rembercourt, France, November 1-2, 
 1918. Captain Porter led his company in a suc- 
 cessful assault on a ridge of high ground, taking sev- 
 eral strong points and machine-gun nests and nu- 
 merous prisoners. He had this position for 30 hours 
 without food or water against two enemy counter- 
 attacks, until he was relieved. Home address, Mrs. 
 Hattie E. Porter, mother, Fordyce, Ark. 
 
 PORTER, VINCENT C Corporal 
 
 Company C, 146th Infantry . For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Montfaucon, France, Sep- 
 tember 26 to October 1, 1918. Though he was act- 
 ing as company clerk, throughout the drive west of 
 
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 the Meuse River he volunteered for service as a 
 runner and also took charge of the delivery of ra- 
 tions under constant shell fire in a highly exposed 
 position. He performed valuable service in giving 
 first aid to wounded, and at one time carried a 
 wounded soldier much heavier than himself up a hill 
 through shell and machine-gun fire. Home address, 
 Edgar C. Porter, 613 Wayne Avenue, EUwood City, 
 Pa. 
 
 POSSER. FREDERICK .... Corporal 
 Machine-Gun Company, 107th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Ronssoy, 
 France, September 29, 1918. During the thick of 
 the fighting against the Hindenburg line. Corporal 
 Posser voluntarily went forward to locate friendly 
 troops and, in doing so, he was obliged to pass be- 
 tween two strongly fortified enemy nests, from 
 which a deadly fire was pouring. Despite this ob- 
 stacle, he communicated with the infantry and re- 
 turned to his position. Home address, Mrs. Fred- 
 erick Posser, 383 First Avenue, New York City. 
 
 POSSIE, LESTER . . . Supply Sergeant 
 
 Company M, 370th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Ferme de la Riviere, France, 
 October 5, 1918. A messenger ha\'ing been wounded 
 by an enemy sniper in the open between the line. 
 Sergeant Fossie immediately went to his rescue and 
 brought him to the company headquarters, over 
 ground swept by machine-gun and sniper's fire. 
 Home address, Mrs. Lilhe Fossie, wife, 411 West 
 Tenth Street, MetropoUs, 111. 
 
 POSTMOY, ALEXANDER . . . Corporal 
 Company F, 7th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Fossoy, Franco, July 15, 
 1918. .\fter being seriously wounded by macbine- 
 gun fire. Corporal Postmoy remained on duty at his 
 observation post at the river edge, so that the enemy 
 could not cross unobserved. Home address, Frank 
 Stneslowsky, friend, 229 Garfield Avenue, Detroit, 
 Mich. 
 
 POSTULA, JOHN I Sergeant 
 
 Company H, 132d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bois de Forges, France, Sep- 
 tember 26, 1918. When the advance of his platoon 
 was held up by enemy fire, he advanced alone 
 against a machine-gun nest and killed the crew. He 
 larought back the enemy machine-gun and the pla- 
 toon was able to renew the advance. He showed 
 marked personal bravery under heavy fire. Home 
 address, Mrs. A. Postula, mother, Goatsville, Mich. 
 
 POTTER. ERNEST R. . . First Sergeant 
 
 Company D, 39th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near St. Thibaut, France, August 
 7, 1918. When all the officers of his company had 
 become casualties, and the morale of the men was 
 sinking, Sergeant Potter assumed command and, 
 after reorganizing the company, successfully led it 
 in repelling sevcal vicious hostile counterattacks. 
 During the action he was wounded in the shoulder, 
 but he refused to go to the rear until he was ordered 
 to do so by the officer sent to relieve him. Home ad- 
 dress, Mrs. Anna Wyant, sister, Tarentum, Pa. 
 
 POTTER, WALTER Private 
 
 Company L, 131st Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Bois de Harville, France, No- 
 vember 10, 1918. He volunteered and crawled out 
 in the face of heavy enemy fire to attack a machine- 
 gun nest. He killed the four members of the enemy 
 crew, inspiring the men serving with him by his ex- 
 ample of heroism. Home address, Miss Lena Pot- 
 ter, Dayton, Tenn. 
 
 POTTER, WILLIAM CLARKSON . . 
 
 First Lieutenant 
 
 20th Aero Squadron. For extraordinary heroism 
 
 in action near Dun-sur-Meuse, France, September 
 26, 1918. A formation of eight Liberty bombing 
 planes, while on a daylight bombing mission on 
 Dun-sur-Meuse, was attacked by a force of enemy 
 planes three times its number. Lieutenant Potter 
 saw that the observer's guns of the leading machine 
 were inactive, while its pilot exerted groat effort to 
 control his machine. Under conditions demanding 
 greatest courage and determination Lieutenant Pot- 
 ter flew in close to the leader so as to protect him 
 from the rear. This position he held under ever- 
 increasing enemy attack, and in face of the fact that 
 his leader continued on into Germany. The condi- 
 tions became more desperate, still Lieutenant Potter 
 hung on. until his leader was finally able to rnake a 
 turn about to the allied lines. On landing it was 
 found that the observer of the leading machine had 
 been killed and had fallen and jammed the controls, 
 making a turn impossible. Lieutenant Potter, by 
 his courage and disregard of danger, saved the life of 
 his leader and brought his machine safely back to 
 our Unea. Home address, Mrs. Clarkson Potter, 
 mother, 15 Avenue du President Wilson, Paris, 
 France. 
 
 POWELL, GEORGE W Sergeant 
 
 Company B, 111th Machine-Gun Battalion. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Verdun, 
 France, October 12, 1918. After all the men of his 
 command except himself and two other soldiers had 
 been killed or wounded. Sergeant Powell took 
 charge of a machine-gun and remained in an iso- 
 lated position for four days, keeping his men con- 
 stantly in action and inflicting many casualties on 
 the enemy. Home address, Mrs. Edward Powell, 
 15 North Forty-seventh Street, Camden, N. J. 
 
 POWELI,. JAMES T Corpora! 
 
 Company C, 112th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Fismette, France, August 9, 
 1918. When a platoon of his company was held up 
 by sniper fire, he, undaunted, voluntarily crawled 
 through holes in walls and over roofs, located the 
 enemy sniper, and killed him, enabling the platoon 
 to proceed without further loss. Later in the en- 
 gagement, when reinforcements and ammunition 
 were needed, he volunteered and swam the Vesle 
 River under machine-gun fire. Home address, Mrs. 
 Viola P. Dougherty, friend, 96 Washington Street, 
 Bradford, Pa. 
 
 POWELL, TOM Privat* 
 
 Deceased. Company H, 370th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Beaume, France, 
 November 8, 1918. Private Powell repeatedly car- 
 ried messages under severe enemy fire to the various 
 units in the vicinity of his company, until he was 
 killed while in the performance of his duty. Next of 
 kin, Mrs. Eliza Fountain Powell, mother, R. F. D. 
 5, Cockran, Ga. 
 
 POWELL, WILLIAM H Sergeant 
 
 Machine-Gun Company, 120th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Bcllicourt, 
 France, September 29, 1918. Sergeant Powell, then 
 a private, took charge of four other soldiers who had 
 become separated from their platoon and led them 
 forward toward the objective. Attacking a ma- 
 chine-gun nest, they captured seven prisoners and a 
 Maxim gun, which they immediately put into ac- 
 tion and fired 2,000 roimds at the enemy. They 
 then continued to advance under heavy artillery and 
 machine-gun fire. Home address, J. B. Powell, 
 father, Oxford, N. C. 
 
 POWER. LLEWELLYN .... Corporal 
 Company D, 107th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Ronssoy, France, September 
 29, 1918. During the operations against the Hin- 
 denburg line. Corporal Power, with four other sol- 
 diers, left shelter and went forward into an open 
 field under shell and machine-gun fire and sue- 
 
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 ceeded in bandaging and carrying to our lines two 
 wounded men. Home address, Mrs. Edna May, 
 sister, 142 Livingstone Street, Forest Hill, N. Y. 
 
 POWERS, EDWARD J Private 
 
 Machine-Gun Company, 132d Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Bois De Fais, 
 France, October 9, 1918. After being wounded. 
 Private Powers received treatment at a 6rst-aid 
 station, from where he was consigned to the hospi- 
 tal. Throwing away his evacuation ticket, he re- 
 turned to the front line, where he acted as runner 
 until the company was relieved, when he was re- 
 moved to a hospital. Home address, Mrs. Winne- 
 fred Powers, mother, 3940 Arthington Street, Chi- 
 cago, 111. 
 
 POWERS, JAMES B Sergeant 
 
 Company L, ISlst Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Albert, France, August 4, 
 1918. While his company was occupying trenches 
 on the outskirts of Albert, France, he, on his own 
 initiative, left shelter and, creeping forward, worked 
 his way through the town, though subjected to 
 snipers who had been firing on our troops. Home 
 address, Mrs. Ellen Powers, mother, 185 Edwards 
 Street, Houghton, Mich. 
 
 POWERS, JOSEPH J Sergeant 
 
 Company E, 308th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near St. Juvin, France, October 
 15, 1918. After four men had been killed or wound- 
 ed while attempting to deliver a message from the 
 company commander to the rear. Sergeant Powers 
 volunteered and carried the message through the 
 area swept by machine-gun fire, with no regard for 
 his personal safety. Home address, Mrs Mary 
 Powers, mother, 343 Waverly Avenue, Brooklyn, 
 N. Y. 
 
 POWERS, RALPH E. . . First Lieutenant 
 
 Deceased. Medical Corps. 337th Ambulance 
 Company, 3 1 0th Sanitary Train. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Ust Padenga, Russia, January 
 20-23. 1919. While his dressing station was burning 
 as a result of having been struck by a shell, Lieuten- 
 ant Powers successfully evacuated all his patients 
 numbering forty. He then moved to a new location 
 and continued to work for two days under shell fire, 
 until this dressing station too was struck and he 
 himself mortally wounded, whereupon he gave 
 orders that the other wounded should be removed 
 first, and that he be left until the last. Next of kin. 
 Doctor H. W. Powers, R. F. D. 2, Amherst, Ohio. 
 
 POWLESS, JOSIAH A. . . First Lieutenant 
 Medical Detachment, 308th Infantry. For extra- 
 ordinary heroism in action near Chevieres, France, 
 October 14, 1918. When notified that his colleague. 
 Captain James M. McKibben, had been wounded, 
 Lieutenant Powless immediately went forward to his 
 assistance. He crossed an area subjected to intense 
 machine-gun and constant artillery fire, reached his 
 colleague, whose wound proved to be fatal, and, 
 after dressing his wounds, had him carried to the 
 rear. Lieutenant Powless was seriously wounded 
 while performing this service. Home address, Mrs. 
 Josiah A. Powless, West De Pere, Wis. 
 
 POZZI. WILLIAM Corporal 
 
 Company G, 104th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Belleau, France, July 21, 
 1918. Corporal Pozzi voluntarily left his trench 
 and ran through heavy shell fire to the aid of a 
 wounded soldier and carried him to safety. Home 
 address. Carmine Pozzi, father, Tulucca, 111. 
 
 PRAGER, BENJAMIN Sergeant 
 
 Company E, 111th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Fismes, France, August 11, 
 1918. On his own initiative and under heavy fire, he 
 
 led an automatic-rifle squad to a house far in ad- 
 vance of our lines, and, by purposely exposing him- 
 self at a window, drew fire from an enemy machine- 
 gun, thus disclosing its position and enabling his 
 squad to destroy it. After being wounded he re- 
 fused to be evacuated until he had visited another 
 portion of the line and assured himself that the 
 position was well consolidated. Home address, Mrs. 
 B. Prager, 108 Third Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pa. 
 
 PRALY, LOUIS Aspirant 
 
 French, 3.50th Tank Company. For extraordin- 
 ary heroism in action near Gesnes, France, October 
 4, 1918. Commanding one of the tank sections, 
 which was preceding the advance of the American 
 infantry, Aspirant Praly displayed exceptional 
 bravery in destroying machine-gun nests until his 
 tank received a direct hit from the enemy's artillery. 
 Notwithstanding that his tank was unable to con- 
 tinue forward and that he himself was wounded. 
 Aspirant Praly continued to operate his guns until 
 all his ammunition was exhausted. 
 
 PRATT, JESSE Sergeant 
 
 Company G, 7th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Cierges, France, October 11 
 and 24, 1918. Though his platoon had been re- 
 duced by casualties to only three squads. Sergeant 
 Pratt led it to the objective and despite an intense 
 artillery and machine-gun barrage, succeeded in 
 capturing a machine-gun nest, which was enfilading 
 his flank, killing the entire crew. On October 24, 
 after all the officers of his battalion had become cas- 
 ualties. Sergeant Pratt assumed command and by 
 daring leadership pushed forward the attack, suc- 
 cessfully consolidating the captured position and 
 holding it against repeated hostile counterattacks. 
 Home address, Mrs. Katie Pratt, mother, Vander- 
 bilt. Pa. 
 
 PRATT. JOHN Corporal 
 
 Company L, 166th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Cheveuges, France, Novem- 
 ber 7, 1918. While engaged as a runner. Corporal 
 Pratt saw two comrades lying wounded several 
 hundred yards away. Despite the fact that the 
 vicinity was being heavily shelled, he crawled out 
 across the open field and administered first aid to 
 both men, after which he carried them, one at a time, 
 back to a dressing station. Home address, Henry 
 Oldiges, uncle, 916 Vinton Street, Toledo, Ohio. 
 
 PRATT, JOHN H., Jr. . . Second Lieutenant 
 47th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Bazoches, France, August 7-9, 1918. He 
 was untiring and fearless at all times in the perform- 
 ance of his duties as liaison oflficer. Under heavy fire 
 he made three exceptionally hazardous trips with 
 messages of vital importance when other means of 
 communication had failed, volunteering for this ser- 
 vice. Home address, J. H. Pratt, father, 432 Fourth 
 Avenue, New York City. 
 
 PRATT, L. L. . . Passed Assistant Surgeon 
 U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism in action in 
 the Bois de Belleau, France, June 11, 1918. Al- 
 though he had been wounded under the left eye, 
 almost blinded by gas fumes, and his dressing sta- 
 tion wrecked by shell fire. Surgeon Pratt remained 
 at his post working under the most trying condi- 
 tions until all the wounded had been safely evacu- 
 ated. Home address. Dr. L. C. Pratt, father, 130 
 North Main Street, Bellefontaine, Ohio. 
 
 PRAUSE, CARL W. T. . . Second Lieutenant 
 Company I, 118th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Vaux-Andigny, France, Oc- 
 tober 11, 1918. While leading his company in at- 
 tack. Lieutenant Prause was wounded by shell fire, 
 but he remained for three days thereafter without 
 medical aid directing the steady progress of his com- 
 
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 mand in the face of the enemy's determined resis- 
 tance. Home address, Walter K. Prause, brother, 
 16 Bogard Street, Charleston, S. C. 
 
 PRESCOTT, FLOYD W Corporal 
 
 Headquarters Company, 120th Field Artillery. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action at St. Gillea, 
 near Fismes, France, August 4, 1918. He, with 
 other soldiers, made frequent trips to maintain tele- 
 phone communication between battalion and regi- 
 mental headquarters during a destructive enemy 
 bombardment. All other lines had been destroyed 
 and as this line was used by both infantry and artil- 
 lery for communication with the rear it was of the 
 utmost importance that it be maintained. Home 
 address, Arthur Prescott, father, R. F. D. 6, Lan- 
 sing, Mich. 
 
 PRESCOTT, LEE O Private 
 
 Headquarters Company, 120th Field Artillery. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action at St. Gilles, 
 near Fismes, France, August 4, 1918. He with other 
 soldiers made frequent trips to maintain telephone 
 communication between battalion and regimental 
 headquarters during a destructive enemy bombard- 
 men. All other hnes had been destroyed. As this 
 line was used by both infantry and artillery for a 
 communication with the rear, it was of the utmost 
 importance that it be maintained. Home address, 
 Arthur Prescott, father, R. F. D. 6, Lansing, Mich. 
 
 PRESLEY, ALBERT C Sergeant 
 
 Headquarters Company, 363d Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Eclisfontaine, 
 France, September 27, 1918. Sergeant Presley, with 
 a patrol of four other men, went out to reduce what 
 was thought to be a sniping post; they discovered 
 upon arriving nearer that it was a machine-gun nest 
 and attacked it by a series of short rushes. The at- 
 tack resulted in the capture of 25 prisoners and two 
 machine-guns. Home address, Clarence C. Presley, 
 Wells-Fargo Express Company, Salem, Ore. 
 
 PRESLEY, EARL C Private 
 
 Company K, 364th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Eclisfontaine, France, Sep- 
 tember 29, 1918. He volunteered and went to the 
 assistance of a wounded comrade who was seen 
 making his way to our lines, exposed to machine-gun 
 and sniper fire which infested the woods at our direct 
 front. Home address, Mrs. C. P. McCarthy, mo- 
 ther, R. F. D. 4, Fulton, N. Y. 
 
 PRESTON, GLEN A. . . Second Lieutenant 
 Field Artillery Observer, 99th Aero Observation 
 Squadron. For extraordinary heroism in action 
 near Andevanne, France, October 29, 1918. Be- 
 coming separated from his protecting planes while 
 on a photographic mission. Lieutenant Preston con- 
 tinued on alone, and, although he was attacked by 
 seven enemy planes, type Fokker, he drove them off 
 and secured numerous photographs. For the follow- 
 ing act of extraordinary heroism in action October 
 30, 1918, Lieutenant Preston is awarded one bar to 
 be worn with his Distinguished Service Cross: Lieu- 
 tenant Preston successfully accomphshed his mis- 
 sion in spite of encounters with four separate enemy 
 formations, one of 38 machines, another of six, type 
 Pfalz, another of seven, type Fokker, and a forma- 
 tion of biplane planes. He shot down one of the 
 enemy and returned with valuable information. 
 Home address, Mrs. Perry C. Davidson, mother, 
 Howe, Ind. 
 
 PRESTON, JOHN T., Jr Sergeant 
 
 2d Field BattaUon, Signal Corps. Attached to 
 headquarters of the Ist Division as dispatch rider 
 during the operations of Berzy-le-Sec, France, July 
 18-21, 1918, he courageously and unhesitatingly 
 passed through areas under steady artillery bom- 
 bardment to carry messages whose delivery was of 
 
 vital necessity to the success of the attack. Home 
 address, John T. Preston, father, ManviUe, R. I. 
 
 PRETE, FRANK P Sergeant 
 
 Battery B, 122d Field Artillery. For extraordin- 
 ary heroism in action near Bantheville, France, No- 
 vember 1, 1918. Sergeant Prete three times passed 
 through a heavy barrage and machine-gun fire, while 
 guiding a combat train forward to an advanced artil- 
 lery platoon. Home address, Alphonso Prete, 
 father, 611 Lytle Street, Chicago, III. 
 
 PRETTY. JAMES J Private 
 
 Company B, 6th Machine-Gun Battalion. In the 
 Dois de Belleau, France, on June 17, 1918, he and a 
 comrade left shelter and went 200 yards in the open 
 under fire of the enemy and carried a wounded infan- 
 try soldier back to his lines, thereby demonstrating 
 heroic and voluntary disregard of self to save one 
 who could not help himself. Home address, Vallen 
 Pretty, father, Marshfield, Mo. 
 
 PREVOST, PHILIP W. . Private (First Class) 
 Company D, 364th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Eclisfontaine, France, Sep- 
 tember 28, 1918. A combat group had worked its 
 way far ahead, when the remainder of the line was 
 held up by heavy bursts of machine-gun fire, and the 
 order to dig in and hold the position was given. 
 Private Prevost volunteered to carry the message 
 through heavy machine-gun fire to the combat 
 group, which was still advancing. He deUvered the 
 order and returned with information which enabled 
 the battalion to make dispositions for the capture of 
 the line of enemy machine-gun nests and the saving 
 of the combat group. Home address, Mrs. Mar- 
 garet O. Prevost, mother. Geyser, Mont. 
 
 PRICE, EDWARD H. . . First Lieutenant 
 138th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Cheppy. France, September 26, 1918. At 
 the head of his command. Lieutenant Price charged 
 and captured a machine-gun nest defending the 
 southeastern approach to Cheppy, and was the first 
 to enter the town. With his company of about 40 
 men he captured four guns and 124 prisoners. On 
 the following day he led his men through direct artil- 
 lery fire with only two casualties, due to his dexter- 
 ity of command. Later he was seriously wounded, 
 but continued with his company until physical ex- 
 haustion prevented his going farther. Home ad- 
 dress, R. Coleman Price, father, 4600 McPherson 
 Avenue, St. Louis, Mo. 
 
 PRICE, EDWARD J. . . First Lieutenant 
 
 124th Machine-Gun Battalion. For extraordin- 
 ary heroism in action near the Bois de Chaume, 
 France, October 11, 1918. Upon learning that a 
 counterattack had been launched against the battal- 
 ion on his right flank. Lieutenant Price took his pla- 
 toon into action in advance of the infantry, and 
 broke up the counterattack. There being no officers 
 present with the infantry unit to which he was at- 
 tached, he assumed command, reorganized it and 
 led it forward, designating targets and ranges, and 
 going up and down the line to direct the operation. 
 Home address, Mrs. Edward J. Price, wife, 230 
 South Fourteenth Street, Salem, Ore. 
 
 PRICE, OTTO D Private 
 
 Battery F, 10th Field Artillery. For extraordin- 
 ary heroism in action near Greves Farm, France, 
 July 15, 1918. Responding to a call for volunteers, 
 Private Price, with eight other soldiers, manned two 
 guns of a French battery, which had been deserted 
 by the French, during the unprecedented fire after 
 many casualties had been inflicted on their forces. 
 For two hours he remained at his post and poured 
 an effective fire into the ranks of the enemy. Home 
 address, Mrs. Phoebe Price, mother, Ada, Kan. 
 
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 PRICE, THOMAS Private 
 
 Company B, 16th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Hill 272, France, October 11, 
 1918. Private Price volunteered and led a patrol of 
 four men against an enemy machine-gun which was 
 inflicting severe losses on his ranks. He successfully 
 accomplished the silencing of the gun. Home ad- 
 dress, Tilda Price, Route 5, Abingdon, Va. 
 
 PRIDDY, WELLBORN S. . Second Lieutenant 
 Deceased. 168th Infantry. While in command 
 of an important post near Badonviller, France, on 
 May 26, 1918, he displayed courage, judgment and 
 devotion to duty in heroically defending his posi- 
 tion against a large force of the enemy, continuing 
 to perform his duty after having been badly gassed. 
 He died May 29, 1918, as a result of the gas posion- 
 ing. Next of kin, Mrs. Emerson Priddy, mother, 
 1650 East Fifty-third Street, Chicago, 111. 
 
 PRIDE, HENRY N. . . . First Lieutenant 
 131st Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Bois de Chaume, France, October 10-12, 
 1918. Acting on his own initiative, he led a patrol 
 of three which penetrated the enemy line and after 
 killing three Germans returned with three prison- 
 ers, one machine-gun and one automatic rifle. When 
 the commander of the company on his left was killed 
 Lieutenant Pride assumed command and consoli- 
 dated the position, repulsing two counterattacks in 
 which the enemy lost 75 dead and wounded and ten 
 prisoners. Home address, Mrs. Stella Pride, moth- 
 er, 1016 Webster Avenue, Houston, Texas. 
 
 PRIEST, CHARLES D Chaplain 
 
 Deceased. 358th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Les Huit Chemins, France, 
 September 29, 1918. Chaplain Priest disregarded 
 
 Sersonal danger by going 600 yards beyond the front 
 nes, and with the aid of a soldier, carried back a 
 wounded man to shelter. Next of kin, Mrs. Wilma 
 Priest. 830 North La Salle Street, Chicago, 111. 
 
 PRITCHARD, JAY C Sergeant 
 
 Company D, 14th Machine-Gun Battalion. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Thiaucourt, 
 France, September 12, 1918. Though he was great- 
 ly fatigued from walking 30 kilometers in an eff'ort 
 to locate his company from which he had become 
 separated. Sergeant Pritchard organized a squad of 
 men, who had also become separated from their 
 organizations, and, advancing with thern for more 
 than nine kilometers, took up a position in advance 
 of the infantry and directed effective machine-gun 
 fire against the enemy, breaking up a hostile coun- 
 terattack, until an enemy shell demolished the gun. 
 Though he was severely wounded, and suffering 
 much pain, he conducted his squad back to Thiau- 
 court before permitting himself to be evacuated. 
 Home address, Mrs. Elizabeth Pritchard, 108 Lor- 
 more Street, Elmira, N. Y. 
 
 PROCTOR, HAROLD F. . Private (First Class) 
 Headquarters Troop, 26th Division. For extra- 
 ordinary heroism in action near Bois de St. Remy, 
 France, September 12, 1918. Accompanied by an- 
 other soldier, Private Proctor made his way far into 
 enemy lines to determine the location of an enemy 
 emplacement which was holding up our advance. 
 Having cut enemy telephone cables, he approached 
 the nest from the rear and captured the entire per- 
 sonnel of the stronghold, consisting of one officer 
 and 39 men. Home address, William A. Proctor, 
 father, 5 Essex Street, Amesbury, Mass. 
 
 PROUT, WILLIAM Private 
 
 Machine-Gun Company, 26th Infantry. Dur- 
 ing the five days of the attack near Soissons, France, 
 July 18-22, 1918, he carried messages through artil- 
 lery and machine-gun fire and took water and am- 
 munition to his platoon over ground then under 
 
 heavy bombardment. Home address, William H. 
 Griffiths, uncle, 3051 Louisa Street, Cattlesburg, Ky. 
 
 PRUDHOMME, F. H. . . . Sous-Lieutenant 
 French Army. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion at Woel, France, September 14, 1918. Having 
 been ordered to occupy the village of Woel, which he 
 found to be held by one company of Germans, Lieu- 
 tenant Prudhomme unhesitatingly attacked with 
 one section and captured the town, taking 18 pris- 
 oners and two machine-guns and killing many of the 
 enemy. He then held the position for 24 hours 
 against several hostile counterattacks. 
 
 PRUETT, JOSEPH Corporal 
 
 Company G, 168th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action east of Grand-Pre, France, Octo- 
 ber 16, 1918. After a daring dash with his platoon 
 across open ground swept by machine-gun fire, he 
 saw an enemy machine-gun crew preparing to open 
 fire upon the flank and rear of his position. Single- 
 handed he attacked, using enemy grenades, and 
 drove the crew into a dugout. Bombing the en- 
 trance of the dugout, he effected the capture of four 
 German officers, 64 men and four heavy machine- 
 guns. With remarkable gallantry this soldier re- 
 moved an obstacle that critically threatened a suc- 
 cess already gained. Home address, David F. 
 Pruett, father, lola. 111. 
 
 PRUITT, FRED C Sergeant 
 
 2d Battalion, 1 19th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Ypres, Belgium, August 25, 
 1918. At imminent peril to his own life. Sergeant 
 Pruitt and two companions extinguished a fire in an 
 ammunition dump, caused by a bursting shell, 
 thereby preventing the explosion of the dump and 
 saving the lives of a large number of men who were 
 in the vicinity. Home address, W. R. Pruitt, 
 father. Mount Airy, N. C. 
 
 PRUITT. PINK S. . . Private (First Class) 
 Company I, 117th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Vaux Andigny, Molain, 
 Ribeauville, France, October 17, 1918. At the 
 starting of the attack Private Pruitt was painfully 
 wounded in the arm. Disregarding his sufferings, he 
 continued with the advance of his company, remain- 
 ing with them throughout the day until the objec- 
 tive was reached. Home address, James D. Pruitt, 
 father, Moscow, Tenn. 
 
 PULKER, HOWARD C Private 
 
 Battery C, 42d Artillry, Coast Artillery Corps, 
 For extraordinary heroism in action near Suippes. 
 France, July 14-15, 1918. He, a chauffeur to whom 
 no regular duty during the engagement had been as- 
 signed, voluntarily assisted in carrying wounded 
 French and American soldiers to safety under se- 
 vere bombardment. At one time he gave aid to a 
 severely wounded soldier who was carrying a mes- 
 sage to the battery commander, assisting him in 
 performing his mission. When orders to withdraw 
 were received he continued valiant services. Home 
 address, John Pulker, father, 19 Spruce Street, 
 Sharon, Pa. 
 
 PULLEN, D. D Colonel 
 
 Tank Corps. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion in the Bois de Cuisy, France, September 26, 
 1918. Colonel PuUen displayed conspicuous gallan- 
 try and leadership in directing a tank attack on the 
 Bois de Cuisy, after which he rallied a force of dis- 
 organized infantry, leading it forward in the face of 
 violent machine-gun fire, and occupying the ground 
 which had been taken by the tanks. Home address, 
 Mrs. H. S. Pullen, mother, Skagway, Alaska. 
 
 PULONO, CLEMENTS R Private 
 
 Company C, 319th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 
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 heroism in action near Cunel, France, October 11, 
 1918. Seeing the enemy mounting a gun which 
 when operated would sweep iiis platoon at close 
 range. Private Pulano shot the gunner just as he was 
 about to open fire. He also shot another German 
 who attempted to fire the gun, after which he 
 charged the position and captured the remainder of 
 the crew. Home address, Frencesco Virgrobe, 
 friend, 250 Addison Street, Pittsburgh, Pa. 
 
 PURDOM, THOMAS M Corporal 
 
 Company I, 125th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Romagne, France, October 
 9-11, 1918. Voluntarily assuming the duties of 
 runner, after he had seen many others fail in at- 
 tempting to get through the unusually heavy fire. 
 Corporal Purdom repeatedly passed through the fire 
 and aided materially in the success of the entire 
 operations. When the supply of first-aid material 
 had become exhausted, he again went through, re- 
 turning with sufficient bandages to care for the 
 wounded, who could not, at that time, be removed. 
 Home address, Mrs. Pearl M. Purdom, mother, 
 Sparks, Ga. 
 
 PURDY, BOBELL Private 
 
 Deceased. Company K, 166th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Sedan, France, 
 November 7, 1918. Private Purdy was a member of 
 a patrol sent out to silence machine-gun nests 
 which were holding up the battalion's advance. 
 When the officer leading the patrol fell mortally 
 wounded this soldier attempted to go to the officer's 
 assistance, despite heavy fire from machine-guns 
 only 100 yards away, and was himself killed. Next 
 of kin, W. T. Purdy, father, Route 1, Hanceville, 
 Ala. 
 
 PURDY, WILLARD D Sergeant 
 
 Deceased. Company A, 127th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Hegenbach, 
 Alsace, July 4, 1918. Upon returning with his pat- 
 rol after a reconnaissance on the enemy's line, Ser- 
 geant Purdy was calling the roll of his men and col- 
 lecting their hand grenades, when the pin of one of 
 the grenades became disengaged. Seeing that the 
 grenade could not be thrown away without injuring 
 some of the men, Sergeant Purdy called on them all 
 to run, while he picked up three of the grenades, and, 
 bending over, held them against his stomach. The 
 grenades exploded, killing Sergeant Purdy instantly, 
 but his presence of mind and self-sacrificing act 
 saved the lives of his comrades. Next of kin, Mrs. 
 Esther Purdy, mother. Box 632, Marshfield, Wis. 
 
 PURRINGTON, ALDEN C. . Second Lieutenant 
 30th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Bois D'Aigremont, France, July 15, 1918. 
 While the German barrage preceding their drive of 
 July 15 was at its worst. Lieutenant Perrington vol- 
 unteered to go through the barrage in Bois D'Aigre- 
 mont to secure hand grenades for the defense of a 
 wooded ravine after the forward grenade dump was 
 blown up. This was at a time when it seemed im- 
 possible for any human being to get through the bar- 
 rage. Throughout the entire engagement Lieuten- 
 ant Perrington volunteered to lead a number of pat- 
 rols, both to the front and flanks. Home address, 
 W. M. Purrington, father, Haydenville, Mass. 
 
 PURSLEY, EARL . . Private (First Class) 
 Medical Detachment, 360th Infantry. For extra- 
 ordinary heroism in action near Lesseux, France, 
 September 4, 1918. Private Pursley voluntarily 
 carried a wounded soldier from an exposed position 
 under intense enemy shell fire for a distance of 400 
 yards to the dressing station. He then irnmediately 
 returned to the position and helped to dig out men 
 who had been buried by the explosion of a shell. 
 Home address. Earl Pursley, father, General DeUv- 
 ery, Hickman, Ky. 
 
 PURSLEY, WARREN B Sergeant 
 
 Deceased. Company F, 56th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Preny, France, 
 November 1, 1918. Sergeant Purcell courageously 
 led his half platoon against an enemy machine-gun 
 nest, capturing it, killing several of the enemy, and 
 taking six prisoners. He was later killed in action. 
 Next of kin, Mrs. Minnie Pursley, mother, Weikert, 
 Pa. 
 
 PUTNAM, DAVID E. . . First Lieutenant 
 Deceased. Air Service, 139th Aero Squadron. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action near La 
 Chaussee, France, September 12, 1918. After des- 
 troying one of the eight German planes which had 
 attacked him, he was turning to our lines, when he 
 saw seven Fokkers attack an allied biplane. He at- 
 tacked the Germans and saved the biplane, but was 
 himself driven down, shot through the heart. Next 
 of kin, Mrs. F. H. Putnam, mother, 47 Englewood 
 Avenue, Brookline, Mass. 
 
 PUTNAM. HARRY P Private 
 
 Company H, 105th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Ronssoy, France, September 
 30, 1918. He exhibited exceptional bravery in vol- 
 untarily leaving shelter, going forward under heavy 
 shell and machine-gun fire and bringing back to our 
 lines several wounded comrades. Home address, 
 Frank Putnam, 31 Wall Street, Amsterdam, N. Y. 
 
 PYLES, ADAM . . . Private (First Class) 
 Deceased. Company L, 166th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near St. Georges, 
 France, October 15, 1918. Seeing his comrades 
 either killed or wounded, immediately after seeking 
 shelter. Private Pyles, undeterred, continually vol- 
 unteered and carried messages over territory cov- 
 ered by violent artillery fire, incessant machine-gun 
 fire, and accurate sniping until he was killed by this 
 heavy fire. Next of kin. Miss Kate Pyles, sister, 
 325 South Columbus Street, Lancaster, Ohio. 
 
 PYNE, PERCY RIVINGTON First Lieutenant 
 103d Aero Pursuit Squadron, Air Service. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Dun-sur- 
 Meuse, France, October 23, 1918. While protecting 
 three planes on a photographic mission, he attacked 
 and drove off five enemy machines (type Fokker). 
 Later another German formation of seven (type 
 Fokker) was encountered, but despite the odds Lieu- 
 tenant Pyne swung up into the midst of the enemy 
 and scattered them, diving on one of the Fokkers 
 and sending it crashing to the ground. Home ad- 
 dress, P. R. Pine, father, 680 Park Avenue, New 
 York City. 
 
 PYRAH, GEORGE W Private 
 
 Company F, 117th Engineers. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Sommerance, France, Octo- 
 ber 15, 1918. Private Pyrah and three other sol- 
 diers were detailed to cut wire in advance of the in- 
 fantry during an attack on the enemy lines. While 
 carrying out the mission they were fired upon by a 
 machine-gun at close range, which killed one and 
 wounded another. He fired into the nest, wounded 
 the gunner, and disabled the gun, then charged the 
 group with his bayonet and captured three prison- 
 ers. Home address, John William Pyrah, brother, 
 5619 Stokes Street, Gtg.. Philadelphia, Pa. 
 
 QUICK, ARTHUR H Corporal 
 
 Headquarters Company, 6th Field Artillery. At 
 Villers Tournelle, Cantigny sector, France, on May 
 1, 1918, he displayed distinguished bravery in leav- 
 ing his shelter during a heavy bombardment and 
 going to the assistance of a wounded man who was 
 lying exposed in the open. Home addreas, Mrs. 
 Ehzabeth Quick, mother, Kansas City. Kan. 
 
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 QUICK, JOHN H Sergeant Major 
 
 Headquarters Company, 6th Regiment, U. S. 
 M. C. On June 6, 1918, he volunteered and assisted 
 in taking a truck load of ammunition and material 
 into Bouresche, France, over a road swept by artil- 
 lery and machine-gun fire, thereby relieving a criti- 
 cal situation. Home address. Miss Emma Quick, 
 sister, Charlestown, W.Va. 
 
 QUINN, HENRY Private 
 
 Company I, 137th Infantry. On May 29, 1918, 
 at Cantigny, France, in response to a call for volun- 
 teers to penetrate a heavy enemy barrage and obtain 
 definite information concerning tanks and condi- 
 tions of enemy front line, he accomplished his mis- 
 sion to the imDiinent peril of his own life. Home ad- 
 dress, Mrs. S. E. Quinn, mother, Route 3, North 
 Monroe, La. 
 
 QUINN, JAMES H Sergeant 
 
 Company I, 308th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Revillon, France, September 
 10, 1918. Sergeant Quinn volunteered and accom- 
 panied a patrol, which was sent out for the purpose 
 of capturing prisoners. Crawling through No Man's 
 Land, he came upon two Germans occupying an out- 
 post. In the struggle that ensued the enemy was 
 overpowered, but the exploit brought forth a des- 
 tructive fire of rifles and rifle grenades from the 
 enemy, through which Sergeant Quinn successfully 
 maneuvered back to his lines, bringing his captives 
 with him. Home address, Mrs. Mary L. Quinn, 
 mother, 1660 Monroe Avenue, New York City. 
 
 QUINN, JIM • . « • Second Lieutenant 
 28th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Soissons, France, July 18, 1918. With a 
 small platoon he attacked and captured a fortified 
 French farmhouse in an open field. He so cou- 
 rageously and skillfully handled his men that this 
 German strongpoint, held by 100 men and five ma- 
 chine-guns, was promptly captured. Home ad- 
 dress, Mrs. Jim Quinn, Memphis, Tenn. 
 
 QUINN, JOHN J First Lieutenant 
 
 139th Aero Squadron. For extraordinary hero- 
 ism in action near Bantheville, France, October 23, 
 1918. While patrolHng the lines. Lieutenant Quinn, 
 with one other pilot, sighted and attacked four en- 
 emy machines (Fokker type). Several additional 
 enemy planes joined the first four, and, notwith- 
 standing his great odds, he sent one machine crash- 
 ing to the earth. Motor trouble forced him to 
 drive straight through the enemy formation, and, 
 although followed and his machine badly damaged, 
 he was able to outmaneuver and escape from his 
 adversaries. Home address, August N. J. Quinn, 
 father, 407 Post Office Building, Philadelphia, Pa. 
 
 QUINN, JOHN J Sergeant 
 
 Battery F, 10th Field Artillery. For extraordin- 
 ary heroism in action near Greves Farm, France, 
 July 15, 1918. Responding to a call for volunteers, 
 Sergeant Quinn, with eight other soldiers, manned 
 two guns of a French battery, which had been de- 
 serted by the French during the unprecedented fire, 
 after many casualties had been inflicted on their 
 forces. For two hours he remained at his post and 
 poured an effective fire into the ranks of the enemy. 
 Home address, Mrs. Sophie C. Quinn, mother, 815 
 Bucking Lane Place, Chicago, 111. 
 
 QUINTON, R Lieutenant Colonel 
 
 452d Field Artillery, French Army. Attached to 
 2d Division, U. S. Army. For extraordinary hero- 
 ism in action near Blanc Mont, France, October 
 3-17, 1918. During the attack on Blanc Mont, 
 Lieutenant Colonel Quinton, undeterred by heavy 
 shell fire, personally made reconnaissances to the 
 
 front each day and secured information of the en- 
 emy to determine locations for his batteries. Home 
 address not given. 
 
 QUIRI, ROBERT Sergeant 
 
 Deceased. Company F, 310th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Thiaucourt, 
 France, September 18, 1918. Leading a patrol un- 
 der heavy fire, Sergeant Quiri was able to protect an 
 unprotected portion of his line until the next unit 
 could take it over. He was at all times an inspira- 
 tion to his men, continually exposing himself to 
 danger, while assuring their safety and comfort. 
 After having his legs blown off and receiving other 
 wounds, he gave all necessary information to his 
 successor, before allowing himself to be carried 
 away. He died soon after reaching the dressing 
 station. Next of kin, Charles A. Quiri, father, 115 
 McCarthy Street, Easton, Pa. 
 
 RABB, IRVING . . . Private (First Class) 
 Company A, 107th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near St. Souplet, France, October 
 18, 1918. When the advance of his battalion was 
 checked by heavy machine-gun fire. Private Rabb, 
 with two other soldiers, went forward under 
 heavy fire to reconnoiter the enemy positions. By 
 effective rifle fire, they drove the gunners from two 
 machine-gun nests into a dugout nearby, which they 
 captured, together with 35 prisoners, including three 
 oflicers. Home address, Mrs. Gertrude Rabb, 
 mother. 510 West 146th Street, New York City. 
 
 RABORN, JOHN Private 
 
 Company A, 7th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bois de Belleau, France, June 
 21, 1918. While making his way to a first-aid station 
 after being wounded in five places by machine-gun 
 bullets and shrapnel, he encountered two Germans. 
 His own rifle having been shot away. Private Ra- 
 born picked up a rifle lying nearby and shot one of 
 the Germans: and, in a bayonet duel with the other 
 German, killed him also, after he himself had been 
 wounded again during the encounter. Home ad- 
 dress, Mrs. Martheling Raborn, mother, Staple- 
 ton, Ga. 
 
 RACHEK, JOHN .... First Lieutenant 
 104th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion at Trugny, France, July 22, 1918. Although he 
 had been twice wounded, he refused to be evacuated 
 and continued on duty with his company during the 
 attack and capture of Trugny under heavy fire until 
 he was incapacitated by a third wound. Home ad- 
 dress, Mrs. John Rachek, wife, in care of McDon- 
 ald, Governors Island, N. Y. 
 
 RADEVICK, RADOVAN .... Private 
 Deceased. Company A, 4th Infantry. For extra- 
 ordinary heroism in action near Grand Ballois Farm, 
 France, July 14-15, 1918._ During an intense shell 
 and gas bombardment. Private Radevick repeatedly 
 volunteered and carried messages and assisted in 
 caring for the wounded at great personal risk. Next 
 of kin, Malica Radevick, mother, Berane, Monte- 
 negro. 
 
 RAFALSKY, NIZEL Sergeant 
 
 Sanitary Detachment, 115th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Verdun, during 
 the drive in which this regiment took part in the 
 vicinity of the Meuse. Sergeant Rafalsky displayed 
 great courage and presence of mind in attending to 
 the wounded, not only of the organization to which 
 he was attached but also of those in adjoining organ- 
 izations. The exceptionally valuable service per- 
 formed by this soldier was done under heavy shell 
 and machine-gun fire. Home address, Solomon 
 Rafalsky, 711 South Charles Street, Baltimore, Md. 
 
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 RAFFINGTON, CHARLES S. . . . Private 
 Medical Department, 2d Engineers. During the 
 day and night of June 2-3, 1918, he exposed himself 
 to severe and continuous fire beyond the call of duty 
 in order to bring aid to wounded engineers and ma- 
 rines. Home address, A. D. Raffiugton, 12 West 
 Tenth Street, Hutchinson, Kansas. 
 
 RAGSDALE, IRVING LeNOIS . . . 
 
 Second Lieutenant 
 
 356th Infantry. For repeated acts of extraordin- 
 ary heroism in action near Beaufort, France, No- 
 vember 4, 1918, and near Laneuville, France, No- 
 vember 6, 1918. Advancing across open ground 
 under intense machine-gun and artillery fire on No- 
 vember 4, 1918, Lieutenant Kagsdale killed an en- 
 emy machine-gunner with his automatic pistol. 
 Later he again crossed an open field under terrifio 
 machine-gun fire, killing two enemy gunners who 
 were retarding the advance. On November 0, dur- 
 ing an intense shell and gas bombardment of Laneu- 
 ville, he repeatedly exposed himself while assisting 
 the wounded. Home address, Mrs. Reina Vosgieu 
 Ragsdale, 18 Rue Sauffray, Paris, France. 
 
 RAIBLE, JOSEPH C, Jr. . . First Lieutenant 
 147th Aero Squadron, Air Service. For extraor- 
 dinary heroism in action near Chateau-Thierry, 
 France, July 5, 1918. Lieutenant Raible and three 
 other pilots, at an altitude of 4,700 meters, attacked 
 an enemy formation of eiglit battle planes flying at 
 an altitude of 5,000 meters. The German machines 
 dived on them and Lieutenant Raible engaged two 
 in combat. In a hard fight, lasting five minutes and 
 finishing at an altitude of 3,000 meters, he shot down 
 one of the attacking party and drove off the other. 
 Home address, J. C. Raible, 2102 Chestnut Street, 
 Hannibal, Mo. 
 
 RAINES. LESTER Private 
 
 Company C, 309th Machine-Gun Battalion. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Grand-Pr6, 
 France, October 29 to November 2, 1918. During 
 the five days of operations, Private Raines worked 
 without hesitation carrying messages through con- 
 stant shell fire, and, acting as guide for ration par- 
 ties, his information at all times proving most valu- 
 able and accurate. Home address, Mrs. Ollie 
 Raines, R. F. D. 2, Box 8, Ripley, W.Va. 
 
 RALEIGH, WALTER J. . Private (First Class) 
 Company A, 107th Ammunition Train. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Juvigny, north 
 of Soissons, France, September 4, 1918. During a 
 heavy enemy bombardment a shell burst near two 
 ammunition trucks that were being unloaded at a 
 dump, blowing up one truck and setting fire to the 
 other. Disregarding the warnings of bystanders. 
 Private Raleigh rushed forward, cranked the engine 
 of the burning truck and assisted in backing it to a 
 place of safety while others extinguished the fire. 
 His conspicuous bravery was the means of saving 
 a large quantity of ammunition. Home address, 
 Daniel Raleigh, father, Menasha, Wis. 
 
 RAMPSCH, JOHN Sergeant 
 
 Company G, 16th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 19, 
 1918. During offensive operations near Soissons, 
 Sergeant Rampsch was severely wounded in the 
 neck, but continued to lead Ms platoon until forced 
 to retire from loss of blood. Home address, Mrs. 
 Mary Rampsch, mother, 4608 South Wood Street, 
 Chicago, 111. 
 
 RAMSDELL. RALPH Corporal 
 
 Deceased. Company D, 103d Machine-Gun Bat- 
 talion. For extraordinary heroism in action at 
 Marcheville, France, September 26, 1918. Under 
 terrific artillery and machine-gun fire. Corporal 
 Ramsdell displayed exceptional bravery in hunting 
 
 for machine-gun nests. He was killed while en- 
 gaged in this hazardous work. Next of kin, Mrs. 
 William Ramsdell. Box 25. South Waterboro. Me. 
 
 RAMSEY, EARL E Sergeant 
 
 Company G, 353rd Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near the Barricourt Woods, 
 France, November 2, 1918. Sergeant Ramsey was 
 leading the first section of a combat platoon when 
 it encountered machine-gun fire of such intensity 
 that the entire advance was threatened. ReaUzing 
 the gravity of the situation he stepped out into the 
 open ahead of his men in order to direct them more 
 effectively, inspiring them by his bravery. He was 
 seriously wounded a few minutes later. Home 
 address, T. J. Ramsey, father, Cedarville, Kan. 
 
 RAMSEY, HENRY .... First Sergeant 
 Company F, 362d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action during the Argonne offensive, 
 France, September 20-29, 1918. For three days 
 Sergeant Ramsey kept his men well organized, and 
 when he was gassed and severely wounded in the 
 chest, insisted that other men more seriously wound- 
 ed than he be removed from the field before he 
 would permit anyone to assist him to the dressing 
 station. For the following act of extraordinary 
 heroism in action near the Scheldt River, Belgium, 
 October 31, 1918, Sergeant Ramsey is awarded a 
 bar, to be worn with the Distinguished Service 
 Cross: When the advance of the front line was held 
 up by fire from a machine-gun nest 300 yards to the 
 front. Sergeant Ramsey, with two others, crossed 
 the open field in the face of fire from enemy artillery, 
 machine-guns and snipers. Charging the nest, they 
 killed two of the crew, wounded two others and cap- 
 tured five, together with the gun. Home address, 
 Mrs. Victoria Ramsey, mother, New Bedford, Mass. 
 
 RANCOURT, JOHN I . . First Lieutenant 
 Observer, 88th Aero Squadron, 103d Field Artil- 
 lery. Richard C. M. Page, first lieutenant, pilot. 
 Air Service. For extraordinary heroism in action 
 near Fismes, France, August 9, 1918. These officers 
 were detailed to fly without escort on a visual recon- 
 naissance over the enemy's lines. They were at- 
 tacked by six enemy battle planes 1800 meters over 
 Fismes. The Americans unhesitatingly fought this 
 superior number of the enemy. Lieutenant Ran- 
 court was three times seriously wounded in the legs 
 above the knees, yet he continued to operate his ma- 
 chine-gun and shot down one of the enemy planes. 
 In spite of the fact that his elevator controls on one 
 side had been shot away, Lieutenant Page skillfully 
 maneuvered the plane throughout the combat and 
 piloted it safely back to his airdrome. Home ad- 
 dress. Miss Florence Rancourt, sister, 1271 North 
 Main Street. Providence. R. I. 
 
 RAND, GEORGE E. . . . First Lieutenant 
 353d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion in Bois de Barricourt, France, November 2, 
 1918. He led his platoon in the face of terrific ma- 
 chine-gun fire, capturing four machine-guns and 
 their crews, thereby facilitating the advance of the 
 command. Over half of his men were either killed 
 or wounded before reaching the objective. Home 
 address, George L. Rand, father. Detroit, Me. 
 
 RANDALL, MEED A Sergeant 
 
 Company A, 120th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Catillan, France, October 19, 
 1918. When the advance was held up by enemy 
 machine-gun fire. Sergeant Randall volunteered and 
 led his platoon, which consisted of only eight men, 
 under heavy enemy fire, in a successful attack on a 
 machine-gun nest outflanking and putting same 
 out of action, thereby enabling his company to con- 
 tinue advancing. Home address, Airs. Annie 
 Randall, mother, R. F. D., Vaiden, Miss. 
 
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 RANDALL, SAMUEL J Private 
 
 Company L, 108th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near St. Souplet, France, October 
 15, 1918. Accompanied by an officer and three 
 other soldiers, he made a reconnaissaance of the 
 River La Selle, the journey being made under con- 
 stant heavy machine-gun fire. To secure the de- 
 sired information it was necessary to wade the 
 stream for the entire distance. Home address, John 
 Randall, father, R. F. D. 1, Beaver Dam, N. Y. 
 
 RANDLES, HAROLD J Corporal 
 
 Company G, Cth Regiment, U. S. M. C. In the 
 Bois de Belleau, France, on June 6, 1918, in deliver- 
 ing messages, he voluntarily chose the most direct 
 route, although it was through a machine-gun bar- 
 rage, to deliver information which prevented the 
 bombardment of positions that had just been occu- 
 pied. He took the path of danger to save his com- 
 ades. Home address Mrs. Rilla Smith Randies, 
 312 North Street, Rochester, N. Y. 
 
 RANSON, JOHN O. . . . First Lieutenant 
 Deceased. 371st Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Ardeuil, France, September 
 29, 1918. (When his company was held up by an 
 enemy machine-gun nest. Lieutenant Ranson vol- 
 unteered and led his platoon in an attack on the po- 
 sition and, while attempting to carry out his mis- 
 sion, was killed. Next of kin, Mrs. John O. Ranson, 
 wife, 335 Liberty Street, Charlotte, N. C. 
 
 RAPP, FRED N Corporal 
 
 Deceased. Machine-Gun Company, 59th Infan- 
 try. For extraordinary heroism in action in the Bois 
 de Fay, France, October 6, 1918. While exposed to 
 an exceptionally heavy barrage in the Bois de Fay, 
 Corporal Rapp left his shelter and went to the aid 
 of a seriously wounded comrade. He was killed by 
 a fragment from a high-explosive shell while in the 
 performance of this gallant mission. Next of kin, 
 Mrs. Sarah Rapp, mother. Shorty, Wyo. 
 
 RASCOE, ROBERT R Sergeant 
 
 Sanitary Detachment, 120th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Becquigny, 
 France, October 10, 1918. Going forward to estab- 
 lish an aid post. Sergeant Rascoe, finding that the 
 advance had already started, took his position in the 
 front line and, exposed to terrific fire, cared for the 
 wounded until the medical department was brought 
 up. Later, while bringing up rations, he encoun- 
 tered shell fire and, although wounded and knocked 
 down, he quickly regained his feet and completed 
 his mission. Home address, E. R. Rascoe, father, 
 Reidsville. N. C. 
 
 RASMUSSEN, ALEXANDER . . . Major 
 Deceased. 2Sth Infantry. He proceeded to his 
 post of command in spite of heavy bombardment 
 in order to save important papers and while thus 
 engaged was killed by shell fire May 4, 1918. Next 
 of kin, Severin Rasmussen, father, R. F. D. 5, 
 Sherwood, Oreg. 
 
 RASSMUSSEN, CARL Private 
 
 Company B, 39th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bois de Brieulles, France, 
 September 27, 1918. Private Rassmussen, a 
 company runner, volunteered and made two trips 
 from the post of command of his own regiment to 
 that of the regiment adjoining his own, passing each 
 time more than a thousand yards under intense 
 enemy machine-gun fire. Home address, Jacob 
 Rassmussen, Grand Rapids, Mich. 
 
 RATENBURG, HERBERT . . . Sergeant 
 Sanitary Detachment, 101st Machine-Gun Bat- 
 talion. For extraordinary heroism in action north 
 of Chateau-Thierry, France, July 22, 1918. Al- 
 though wounded in three places by machine-gun 
 
 bullets, he followed the attack and continued his 
 duty, thereby inspiring his comrades. Home ad- 
 dress, Mrs. S. P. Ratenburg, grandmother, 16 East 
 Turnpike Street, Manchester, Conn. 
 
 RATKOVICH, PETER Private 
 
 Company C, 110th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Varennes, France, Septem- 
 ber 26, 1918. With two other soldiers, he, on his 
 own initiative, led a charge on an enemy machine- 
 gun nest, and, although severely wounded, pressed 
 forward, wounding three and capturing three of the 
 enemy. Home address, Viddo Ratkovitch, cousin. 
 Box 321, Amador. Cal. 
 
 RATH, HOWARD G. . . Second Lieutenant 
 Observer, 96th Aero Squadron. For extraordin- 
 ary heroism in action between Chambley and Xam- 
 mes, France, September 13, 1918. While acting as 
 leading observer of a flight of three planes, he was 
 attacked by 15 enemy planes. In spite of the fact 
 that his formation was surrounded by an enemy five 
 times as large, he carried out successfully his mis- 
 sion and bombed his objective. In the return run- 
 ning fight he and his pilot continued the unequal 
 fight and succeeded in returning to their airdrome 
 with valuable information. Home address, Walter 
 F. Rath, brother, Pasadena, Cal. 
 
 RAULT, JEAN EMILE Captain 
 
 5th R. I. C, French Army. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Handiaumont, France, Sep- 
 tember 26, 1918. In making a local attack in the 
 Bois de MannheuUes, Captain Rault, by skillful 
 maneuvering, succeeded in cutting off the retreat of 
 an entire company of the enemy. 
 
 RAVISSE, HENRI Captain 
 
 French Army. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Montsec, France, September 13, 1918. 
 Riding ahead of his lines, under most terrific fire, 
 Captain Ravisse established and maintained liaison 
 with the next American division. On many occas- 
 ions he rendered most valuable assistance to the 
 alUed armies, undertaking most perilous missions to 
 insure communications between troops. 
 
 RAY, JOHN E Captain 
 
 Medical Corps, 119th Infantry. For extraordin- 
 ary heroism in action near BeUicourt, France, Sep- 
 tember 29, 1918. Establishing his fir.st-aid station 
 in the front line, he advanced with the infantry. He 
 continued on with the troops, caring for the wound- 
 ed, until he himself was so badly wounded that he 
 was evacuated. He died from his wounds a few days 
 later. Next of kin, Mrs. John E. Ray, mother, 
 Raleigh, N. C. 
 
 RAY, LEE M Sergeant-Major 
 
 39th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near St. Thibaut, France, August 5, 1918. 
 Sergeant-Major Ray (then a corporal clerk of head- 
 quarters) volunteered and delivered important op- 
 erations messages to the French regiments attack- 
 ing on the left flank of the 39th Infantry. He made 
 his way for about one and one-half miles through 
 heavy artillery, machine-gun and sniping fire, para- 
 llel to the enemy's line, located the French head- 
 quarters, and delivered the message in time to stop 
 flanking attacks by the enemy. Home address, Mrs. 
 Cuba E. Ray, 1035 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, Pa. 
 
 RAYKMAN, ROY Sergeant 
 
 Battery A, 151st Field Artillery. For extraordin- 
 ary heroism in action near the Cote de Chatillon, 
 France, October 26, 1918. During a heavy bom- 
 bardment of his ammunition train, when one man 
 and twelve horses were killed and several men 
 wounded. Sergeant Raykman displayed coolness 
 
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 and quick judgment in cutting loose the dead horses 
 and straightening out the train. He then returned 
 through the shell fire and searched in the darkness 
 until he found all the wounded. Home address, 
 C. E. VanAlstyne, sister, 13^ Fifth Street, North- 
 east, Minneapolis, Minn. 
 
 RAYMOND, FRANK K Corporal 
 
 Company M, 126th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Romagne, France, October 
 14, 1918. In the attack on Cote Dame Marie, the 
 126th Infantry was held up owing to intense ma- 
 chine-gun fire and grenades. Corporal Raymond 
 volunteered as a member of a combat patrol which 
 cut through the enemy lines, captured ten machine- 
 guns, killed and captured 15 of the enemy, and 
 forced others to surrender. They cleared that part 
 of the Cote Dame Marie of the enemy, enabling the 
 regiment to continue their advance. Home address, 
 Mrs. E. Raymond, mother. Tent City, Mich. 
 
 RAYMOND, ROBERT FULTON . . 
 
 First Lieutenant 
 
 27th Aero Squadron, Air Service. For extraor- 
 dinary heroism in action near Chateau-Thierry, 
 France, June 24, 1918. He piloted one machine in a 
 formation of three which was escorting three recon- 
 naissance planes over enemy territory. On account 
 of motor trouble, he was unable to keep up with his 
 companions, and while thus detached was attacked 
 by an enemy machine. In spite of the condition of 
 his engine and his presence far within the German 
 lines, he vigorously attacked the German plane and 
 destroyed it, after which he succeeded in rejoining 
 his patrol. Home address. Judge Robert F. Ray- 
 mond, Superior Court House, Boston, Mass. 
 
 RAYNER, IRA C Sergeant 
 
 Company G, 28th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Nonsar, France, September 
 12, 1918. Although under fire for the first time and 
 very ill with a high fever. Sergeant Rayner took 
 charge of the platoon after the platoon leader had 
 been killed, and effectively directed it for two days, 
 in spite of his physical condition, refusing to be 
 evacuated until in a state of collapse. Home ad- 
 dress, T. H. Rayner, father, Durant, Miss. 
 
 REA, LEONARD E. . . Second Lieutenant 
 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Blanc Mont. France, October 
 4, 1918. Lieutenant Rea retained command of his 
 platoon after receiving a severe wound, which ren- 
 dered him unable to move without assistance and 
 would not leave the line until ordered by his com- 
 manding officer. Home address, Leonard L. Rea, 
 father, Auburn, N. Y. 
 
 REACH, HARRY B Private 
 
 Company K, 110th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Varennes, France, September 
 27, 1918. Acting as a company runner Private 
 Reach voluntarily carried numerous messages under 
 heavy machine-gun fire, displaying marked courage 
 and devotion to duty. Home address, Jospeh 
 Reach, brother, Corneys Point, N. J. 
 
 READ, ROSS E Private 
 
 Company D, 1st Engineers. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Cantigny, P'rance, May 28, 
 1918. Private Read voluntarily went forward over 
 an area swept by machine-gun fire to the aid of a 
 wounded comrade, who was entangled in barbed 
 wire. He worked in a perilou.sly exposed pof?ition 
 until he extricated his companion and carried him 
 to safety. Home address, V. H. Read, father, 7903 
 Fifty-ninth Avenue, Southeast, Portland, Ore. 
 
 REAM, BERTRAM L Corporal 
 
 Company B, 6th Machine-Gun Battalion. In the 
 Bois de Belleau, France, on June 17, 1918, he and a 
 
 comrade left shelter and went 200 yards in the open 
 under fire of the enemy and carried a wounded in- 
 fantry soldier back to his hues, thereby demonstrat- 
 ing heroic and voluntary disregard of self to save 
 one who could not help himself. Home address, 
 Albert Ream, father, 331 South Market, Eliza- 
 bethtown. Pa. 
 
 RECKTENWALD, JACOB . . . Sergeant 
 Company C, 315th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Cibercy, France, November 
 7-10, 1918. On the night of November 7, Sergeant 
 Recktenwald risked his own life in heavy artillery 
 fire, going from shell hole to shell hole helping his 
 wounded comrades. On November 10 he distrib- 
 uted rations to the men of his company under shell 
 and machine-gun fire. Home address, Mrs. Frieda 
 Recktenwald, mother, 2213 Tulip Street, Philadel- 
 phia, Pa. 
 
 RED, HAROLD D Corporal 
 
 Headquarters Battery A, 122d Field Artillery. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action near the Bois de 
 Bantheville, France, October 30, 1918. Under 
 heavy shell fire. Corporal Red crawled 200 meters 
 to a shell hole in order to draw a sketch of the en- 
 emy's position. Home address, Mrs. Robert W. 
 Haynie, sister, Abilene, Texas. 
 
 REDICK, FRED C Captain 
 
 146th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Montfaucon, France, September 26, 1918. 
 Severely wounded in the head and leg while leading 
 his company, Captain Redick refused to go to the 
 rear, though he was ordered to do so by the battal- 
 ion commander and attending surgeon, continuing 
 in the attack and inspiring his men by his conspicu- 
 ous bravery. Home address, John I. Redick, 
 Wooster. Ohio 
 
 REDIKER, PAUL W Corporal 
 
 Company M, 125th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Sergy, northeast of Chateau- 
 Thierry, France, July 31, 1918. He twice volun- 
 teered to carry messages from company headquar- 
 ters to the battalion post of command through 
 heavy machine-gun fire and artillery barrage. He 
 assisted in gathering the elements of the company 
 together after the assault. He volunteered for ev- 
 ery dangerous duty and in broad daylight, in full 
 sight of the enemy, dragged wounded to places of 
 shelter. Home address, Paul Rediker, father, 515 
 Manistique Avenue, Manistique, Mich. 
 
 REDWOOD, GEORGE B. . . First Lieutenant 
 Deceased. 28th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Seicheprey, France, March 28, 
 1918. With great daring he led a patrol of our men 
 into a dangerous portion of the enemy trenches, 
 where the patrol surrounded a party nearly double 
 their own strength, captured a greater number than 
 themselves, drove off an enemy rescuing party, and 
 made their way back to our lines with four prisoners, 
 from whom valuable information was taken. He is 
 also awarded an oak-leaf cluster, to be worn with 
 the Distinguished Service Cross, for the following 
 act of extraordinary heroism; At Cantigny, France, 
 May 29, 1918, he conducted himself fearlessly to 
 obtain information of the enemy's action. Although 
 wounded, he volunteered to reconnoiter the enerny's 
 line, which was reported to be under consolidation. 
 While making a sketch of the German position on 
 this mission he was under heavy fire, and continued 
 his work after being fatally wounded until it was 
 completed. The injuries sustained at this time caus- 
 ed his death. Next of kin, John Redwood, Stock 
 Exchange Building, Baltimore, Md. 
 
 REECE, B. CARROL . . First Lieutenant 
 
 102d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion in the Bois d'Ormont, France, October 23-28, 
 1918. In leading his company through four success- 
 
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 ful actions, Lieutenant Reece was twice thrown vio- 
 lently to the ground and rendered unconscious by 
 bursting shells, but upon recovering consciousness 
 he immediately reorganized his scattered comrnand 
 and consoUdated his position. On several occasions, 
 under heavy enemy machine-gun fire, he crawled far 
 in advance of his front line and rescued wounded 
 men who had taken refuge in shell holes. Home ad- 
 dress, John E. Reece, brother, Butler, Tenn. 
 
 REED, ALBERT J Corporal 
 
 Headquarters Company, 147th Field Artillery. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action near Juvigny, 
 north of Soissons, France, August 30, 1918. While 
 stationed in an observation post which was heavily 
 bombarded with gas and high-explosive shells, he 
 assisted in carrying to the rear through this heavy 
 fire another member of the party who was seriously 
 wounded, it being possible to proceed only by going 
 from one shell hole to another. After accomphsh- 
 ing this mission he returned to his post of duty 
 under the same severe fire. Home address, John A. 
 Reed, father, Haywood, Olaneda County, Cal. 
 
 REED, CECIL E. . . Private (First Class) 
 Company E, 353d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Barricourt, France, Novem- 
 ber 2, 1918. When the advance of his platoon was 
 held up by severe machine-gun fire. Private Reed 
 left cover, advanced across open ground and opened 
 fire on the enemy nest with rifle grenades. After 
 twice returning to obtain more grenades, he suc- 
 ceeded with a well-directed shot in driving the en- 
 emy crew from the nest, whereupon they were 
 killed by other members of his company. Home ad- 
 dress, Otis Reed, father, Stratton, Neb. 
 
 REED, EDGAR F Sergeant 
 
 Deceased. Company E, 61st Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action at Bois des Rappes, 
 France, October 14-16, 1918, and at Aincreville, 
 France, October 31 and November 2, 1918. On 
 October 16 Sergeant Reed made his way through the 
 German line, carrying a wounded companion. Al- 
 though wounded and burned by mustard gas, he re- 
 mained on duty, refusing to be evacuated. On Oc- 
 tober 31, he volunteered and materially assisted in 
 the holding of Aincreville while the defense was or- 
 ganized. On November 2 he received a wound from 
 which he later died, but he remained at his post act- 
 ing as sniper for four hours. Next of kin, Mrs. Jane 
 Reed, mother, 1814 North La Fontaine Street, 
 Kokomo, Ind. 
 
 REED. EUGENE B. 
 
 Pharmacist's Mate (Second Class) 
 U. S. N., attached to 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action near St. 
 Etienne, France, October 4, 1918. During a bom- 
 bardment. Pharmacist's Mate Reed four times 
 crossed an area heavily shelled and subjected to 
 machine-gun fire to render assistance to his com- 
 rades. Home address, Benjamin S. Reed, father, 
 50 Davis Street, Danbury, Conn. 
 
 REED, GEORGE Cook 
 
 Company G, 145th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Eyne, Belgium, November 1, 
 1918. After the remainder of his company had 
 withdrawn, Cook Reed crossed the Scheldt River 
 alone, under terrific artillery and machine-gun fire, 
 and rescued a wounded comrade. Home address, 
 Mrs. Mary Reed, mother, 2602 Fremont Street, 
 Toledo, Ohio. 
 
 REED, GLENN M Sergeant 
 
 Deceased. Company B,'355th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Beney, France, 
 September 13, 1918. He voluntarily left shelter 
 and passed through a heavy barrage to assist a 
 wounded comrade who was unable to reach shelter 
 
 by himself. As a result of this heroic action, he was 
 killed. Next of kin, Milton H. Reed, father, 
 Auxvasse, Mo. 
 
 REED, RAYMOND E . , Private (First Class) 
 Company F, 108th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Ronssoy, France, September 
 29, 1918. With great courage he went through 
 heavy machine-gun and shell fire to the rescue of 
 two wounded soldiers, whom he carried to our lines 
 after dressing their injuries. Home address, James 
 Reed, father, Medina, N. Y. 
 
 REED, WASHINGTON . . First Lieutenant 
 Ist Battalion, 60th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Pont a Mousson, France, 
 September 25, 1918. Wounded severely in the knee 
 while leading his company in action, Lieutenant 
 Reed refused first aid and continued to his objective 
 500 yards away. Here he organized the position 
 under intense shell fire by the enemy. When or- 
 dered to withdraw, he used the stretcher, which had 
 been sent for him, to carry back a dead soldier of ids 
 company. Home address, Mrs. James W. Reed, 
 mother, in care of A. M. Taylor, Wayne, Pa. 
 
 REES, JOHN Sergeant 
 
 Company M, 361st Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Gesnes, France, September 
 29, 1918. He fearlessly led his platoon in the face 
 of a murderous fire in an attack on a machine-gun 
 nest, and by his personal example contributed 
 largely to the success of the attack by his platoon. 
 Home address, R. K. Johnsen, Them, Salten, Den- 
 mark. 
 
 REESE, HAROLD L. . . . First Lieutenant 
 30th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Mezy, France, July 15, 1918. During the 
 unprecedented artillery bombardment preparatory 
 to the great German offensive of July 15, Lieutenant 
 Reese maintained liaison between different signal 
 units by visiting the positions during the bombard- 
 ment. It seemed utterly impossible for runners to 
 venture through this fire, yet Lieutenant Reese vol- 
 untarily led a detail through the barrage and thus 
 estabUshed communication, also encouraging his 
 men to greater efforts. Home address, Mrs. Thomas 
 J. Reese, mother, 125 East Mahoney Avenue, 
 Mahoney City, Pa. 
 
 REESE, JOHN D Private 
 
 Company L, 142d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Roche, France, October 27, 
 1918. Though he was suffering from illness and had 
 been told to go to the rear, he for three days re- 
 mained on duty as a runner, and, when almost ex- 
 hausted, went forward with his company in attack, 
 voluntarily accompanying a liaison patrol on a dan- 
 gerous mission. Home address, R. C. Reese, 
 father, Josephine, Texas. 
 
 REESE, JOHN E Sergeant 
 
 Company F, 316th Engineers. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Audenarde, Belgium, Novem- 
 ber 1, 1918. Sergeant Reese volunteered to accom- 
 pany an officer and three other soldiers on a recon- 
 naissance patrol of the city of Audenarde. Enter- 
 ing under heavy shell fire, the party reconnoitered 
 the city for seven hours while it was still being pat- 
 rolled by the enemy, advancing two kilometers in 
 front of our own outposts and beyond those of the 
 enemy. Home address, Mrs. NelUe Beauchamp, 
 407 South Colorado Street, Butte, Mont. 
 
 REESE, WILLIAM . . Private (First Class) 
 Company I, 125th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Romagne, France, October 
 11, 1918. Private Reese displayed exceptional 
 courage in repeatedly crossing an area swept by 
 machine-gun and shell fire to carry messages to bat- 
 
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 talion headquarters after other soldiers had been 
 killed or wounded in attempting the same mission. 
 Home address, Mrs. Mary E. Reese, mother, 805 
 Alva Street, Brownwood, Texas. 
 
 REEVE, CHARLES B. . . First Lieutenant 
 Deceased. 23d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near St. Etienne, France, October 
 3-9, 1918. After his battalion commander had be- 
 come a casualty. Lieutenant Reeve assumed com- 
 mand, and showed exceptional dash and skill in at- 
 tack. When his battaUon had been halted by heavy 
 machine-gun fire, he commanded and led a charge 
 through an open field, gaining his objective. It was 
 during this charge that he was killed. Next of kin, 
 C. A. Reeve, Plymouth, Ind. 
 
 REEVES, JAMES H Colonel 
 
 353d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near St. Mihiel, France, September 12-13, 1918. 
 On the opening day of the St. Mihiel offensive. Col- 
 onel Reeves placed himself at the head of the as- 
 saulting battalion and personally led the advance 
 from the inception of the attack until the fourth ob- 
 jective was reached. He was constantly exposed to 
 artillery, machine-gun and rifle fire, and, by his total 
 disregard for personal danger, furnished an inspir- 
 ing example to his men. On the following day he 
 rallied a battalion of another regiment, which had 
 become disorganized and was retreating. Under 
 heavy artillery fire he reorganized it and sent it for- 
 ward again at a critical juncture in the attack. 
 Home address, Mrs. Katherine R. Reeves, wife, 
 Alanhurst, Eastlake, DeCatur, Ga. 
 
 REEVES, ROY W Corporal 
 
 96th Company, 6th U. S. M. C. For extraordin- 
 ary heroism in action near Blanc Mont, France, Oc- 
 tober 3, 1918. When a hand grenade was hurled 
 into a group composed of himself and five other sol- 
 diers. Corporal Reeves risked his life to save his com- 
 rades by picking up the grenade and throwing it out 
 of the trench. It exploded a few yards from his 
 hand, seriously wounding him in the face and head. 
 Home address, Mrs. J. W. Reeves, mother, 3769 
 Chanoure Avenue, East San Diego, Cal. 
 
 REGAN, GERALD V Corporal 
 
 Deceased. Company I, 5th Regiment, U. S. M. 
 C. For extraordinary heroism in action near St. 
 Etienne, France, October 4, 1918. Acting in the 
 capacity of section leader. Corporal Regan rendered 
 great assistance to his platoon and company com- 
 manders during an attack, and led his section in ad- 
 vance until he fell mortally wounded. Next of kin, 
 Frederick Regan, father, 910 Getty Street, Duryea, 
 Pa. 
 
 REGAN, JOHN M. . . . Second Lieutenant 
 Deceased. 128th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Cierges, France, August 1, 
 1918. Mortally wounded by enemy fire while lead- 
 ing his platoon, he remained at the head of his men 
 till he collapsed. He set an example of coolness and 
 fortitude to his command, encouraging them by 
 word and action. Next of kin, W. V. Regan, 1009 
 War Springs Avenue, Boise, Idaho. 
 
 REGGIARDO, ANTONIO .... Sergeant 
 Company K, 63d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Waereghem, Belgium, Octo- 
 ber 31, 1918. Sergeant Reggiardo, then corporal, 
 voluntarily went forward with a squad of men to 
 combat hostUe machine-gun nests, which had held 
 up tbe advance of four companies. After the squad 
 leader had been killed he took command and, direct- 
 ing a heavy fire of automatic rifles and rifle gre- 
 nades, he drove back the advance German posts 
 and cleared the way for the further progress of his 
 company. Home address, Mrs. Louisa Reggiardo, 
 mother, 2206 Union Street, San Francisco, Cal. 
 
 REICH, LOUIS B. . . . FirstXieutenant 
 128th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Cierges, France, August 1, 1918. Lieu- 
 tenant Reich voluntarily went forward and exposed 
 himself in order to draw the enemy machine-gun 
 fire so as to locate their position. He succeeded in 
 ascertaining their positions and while returning to 
 his front fine he was hit and severely wounded by a 
 shell fragment; but refusing to be evacuated, he 
 returned to his organization and remained in action 
 throughout the engagement. Home address, Mrs. 
 Leulla A. Reich, wife, 304 Lincoln Street, Fort 
 Atkinson, Wis. 
 
 REID, ALLISON W Private 
 
 Company A, 2d Engineers. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Medeah Ferme, France, Oc- 
 tober 8-9, 1918. Engaged as runner. Private Reid 
 constantly carried messages through a sector which 
 was under intense shell and machine-gun fire and 
 infested with sniper fire. Home address, Mrs. Lou- 
 ise Rose, 1287 Washington Avenue, San Leandro, 
 Cal. 
 
 REID, GEORGE B Corporal 
 
 Battery A, 151st Field Artillery. For extraordin- 
 ary heroism in action near Suippes, France, July 16, 
 1918. While acting as gunner, during the firing of a 
 barrage. Corporal Reid was shot through the arm by 
 an enemy machine-gun from an aeroplane, but al- 
 though serious wounded, he continued to fire his 
 gun throughout the barrage. He was then evac- 
 uated in an exhausted condition. Home address, 
 Mrs. Harriet U. Reid, mother, 3705 Harriet Ave- 
 nue, Minneapohs, Minn. 
 
 REID, JOSEPH W Corporal 
 
 Company I, 116th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action in Bois de la Grande Montagne, 
 France, October 15, 1918. When his platoon was 
 held up by machine-gun fire. Corporal Reid fear- 
 lessly led them forward and captured machine-guns 
 and prisoners. He later organized and consohdated 
 the position won. Home address, Joseph A. Reid, 
 father, Winchester, Va. 
 
 REID, WILLIAM R. . . . First Lieutenant 
 Deceased. 307th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Chateau de Diable, France, 
 August 27, 1918. Lieutenant Reid, while on duty as 
 battalion adjutant, voluntarily led a small patrol 
 into woods held by the enemy to ascertain the source 
 of heavy machine-gun fire which stopped the ad- 
 vance of his battalion. In the performance of this 
 courageous act he was killed by enemy machine-gun 
 fire. Next of kin, WiUiam J. Reid, father, 408 
 Eighth Avenue, Brooklyn, N. Y. 
 
 REIFFIN, ABE Private 
 
 Deceased. Company H, 28th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near the Meuse 
 River, France, October 14, 1918. Private Reiflfin 
 displayed exceptional courage in volunteering and 
 going over open ground through direct artillery 
 and machine-gun fire. Upon returning he again 
 volunteered to pass the same heavy fire in order to. 
 establish liaison between his platoon and company. 
 He lost his Ufe in attempting this hazardous mission. 
 Next of kin, Mrs. Fannie Reiffin, mother, 508 
 Laurel Street, Cincinnati, Ohio. 
 
 REIGER, JAMES E. . . Lieutenant Colonel 
 138th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Charpentry, France, September 27, 1918. 
 He commanded the battalion which had, with con- 
 spicuous gallantry, captured Vauquois Hill and the 
 Bois de Rosignel, and which was later held up for 
 some hours in front of Charpentry by severe artil- 
 lery and machine-gun fire. He placed himself in 
 front of all his men, and, thus starting them forward, 
 led them to the attack with such speed and dash 
 
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 that a large number of the enemy were cut off and 
 captured. Home address, Mrs. Jamea E. Reiger, 
 Kirksville, Mo. 
 
 REILLY, ARCHIBALD F Private 
 
 Company C, 165th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Landres et St. Georges, 
 France, October 15, 1918. Private Reilly, with one 
 other soldier, went to the aid of a wounded comrade 
 who was lying about 50 yards in advance of our lines, 
 in plain view of enemy gunners and snipers, and 
 carried him through machine-gun and shell fire to a 
 place of safety. Home address, Mrs. J. W. Reilly, 
 mother, Rockaway Road and New York Avenue, 
 Springfield, Long Island, N. Y. 
 
 REILLY, MICHAEL Sergeant 
 
 Company G, 16th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 18, 
 1918. After being wounded Sergeant Reilly re- 
 mained with his squad and continued to lead it in 
 action until he was again seriously wounded two 
 days later. Home address, Mrs. Nellie Nell, sister, 
 322 West Forty-ninth Street, New York, N. Y. 
 
 REILLY, THOMAS W Captain 
 
 Infantry. Wounded and ordered to the rear, he 
 nevertheless remained with his men in an exposed 
 and dangerous position, which it was necessary to 
 hold, near Villers-sur-Fere, France, on July 27 to 
 August 1, 1918. His presence and example held his 
 company fast against continuous fire. Home ad- 
 dress, Mrs. Mary E. Taylor, mother, 645 Florence 
 Avenue, Toapah, Nev. 
 
 REINHARD, WILLIAM Private 
 
 Company I, 30th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action in the Bois de Aigremont, France, 
 July 15, 1918. Private Reinhard carried messages 
 during a heavy German barrage until he was serious- 
 ly wounded, when he showed great fortitude, his one 
 thought being that his message must be delivered. 
 Home address, Sarah Reinhard, mother, 542 Heckle 
 Avenue, Spring City, Pa. 
 
 REINHOLDT, ROLAND R. . . . Captain 
 128th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Cheppy, France, September 26, 1918. Sent 
 forward with two platoons on a reconnaissance mis- 
 sion, he encountered the enemy in force, but effected 
 the capture of 13 Germans, including an officer. He 
 then held the position he had seized for three hours, 
 although subjected to fire, that rendered three- 
 fourths of his men casualties, until French tanks ar- 
 rived, when, with the remnants of his platoon, he 
 attacked and captured machine-gun nests inaccessi- 
 ble to the tanks. The stubborn resistance to enemy 
 attacks which he maintained was one of the decid- 
 ing factors in the fight. Home address, Julius W. 
 Reinholdt, father, Boatman's Bank, St. Louis, Mo. 
 
 REITERMAN, FRANK .... Sergeant 
 Company E, 26th Infantry. Near Soissons, 
 France, July 18, 1918, as leader of a platoon, he at- 
 tacked a machine-gun nest, captured several guns, 
 and held his position against vigorous counterat- 
 tacks. Home address, John Reiterman, father, 
 Bisha, Hungary. 
 
 RENICK, FRED A. . . Private (First Class) 
 U. S. Ambulance Service. On April 4, 1918, he 
 was ordered to drive his ambulance to a dressing 
 station. The road over which it was necessary to 
 pass was under continuous shell fire. On his way to 
 the dressing station he received a sUght wound. In 
 spite of the wound, which was dressed at a dressing 
 station, he resumed his post, and on the return trip 
 a shell struck his car, seriously wounding him and 
 kiUing his passenger. 
 
 RENSHAW, LEONARD .... Corporal 
 Company I, 115th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Bois Plat Chene, France, Octo- 
 ber 10-29, 1918. During the advance of the 3d Bat- 
 tahon. Corporal Renshaw was placed in charge of 
 the battalion liaison group. He not only managed 
 the battahon with skill, but repeatedly carried mes- 
 sages through shell and machine-gun fire. Al- 
 though several times gassed during the succeeding 
 operations, he continued his duties, showing utter 
 disregard for his personal safety. Home address, 
 Archibald Renshaw, father, R. F. D. 3, Princess 
 Anne, Md. 
 
 RENTFRO, CHARLES C. . First Lieutenant 
 Medical Department, 109th Infantry. For three 
 days, July 15-18, 1918, before St. Agnan, France, 
 he went without sleep in order to care for the wound- 
 ed, andper formed his work fearlessly without shelter 
 under continuous bombardment. Home address, 
 Mrs. Joseph Rentfro, wife. College View, Neb. 
 
 RERAT, ARMAND Lieutenant 
 
 French Army. Attached to 42d Division. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action in Champagne, July 
 15-18, 1918, and on the Ourcq River, July 26 to Au- 
 gust 2, 1918. During the German attack of July 15- 
 18 in Champagne, Lieutenant Rerat voluntarily 
 joined the 2d Battalion of the 165th Infantry in the 
 fight in the front Une and was conspicuous for his 
 bravery. He again behaved himself very gallantly 
 during the attack on the Ourcq River, July 26 to 
 August 2, 1918, where he was slightly wounded 
 but refused aid until the fight was over. Home 
 address, Monsieiir Rerat, Etupes, MontbeUand, 
 Daubs, France. 
 
 RESSEGUIE, HAROLD D Captain 
 
 311th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Grand-Pr6, France, November 1, 1918. 
 Although his wrist was shattered and he was suffer- 
 ing from severe machine-gun wounds, Captain Res- 
 seguie continued to direct operations for several 
 hours, refusing to be evacuated until all the other 
 wounded had received attention. After reaching 
 the dressing station, although suffering intense pain, 
 he gave full tactical information to his successor. 
 Home address, Mrs. Anna Resseguie, wife, 812 
 Sherman Avenue, Watertown, N. Y. 
 
 REX, NEWTON Corporal 
 
 Company F, 146th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Montfaucon, France, Sep- 
 tember 27, 1918. Leading a patrol of 12 men from 
 his own and another company, Corporal Rex en- 
 countered 35 of the enemy in a ravine. Under terri- 
 fic enfilading fire from seven machine-guns, he led 
 an attack on the enemy in which five of the latter 
 were killed and 15 captured, together with seven 
 machine-guns. Home address, Mrs. Susan Rex, 
 mother, 913 North Second Street, Decatur, Ind. 
 
 REXROTH, HARRY J. . Private (First Class) 
 364th Ambulance Company, 316th Sanitary 
 Train. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
 Audenarde, Belgium, November 4, 1918. Private 
 Rexroth repeatedly showed utter disregard for his 
 safety in establishing and maintaining liaison be- 
 tween advanced dressing stations and battalion aid 
 stations and in searching the battlefields for wound- 
 ed, passing over areas under heavy fire from enemy 
 artillery, machine-guns and snipers. On November 
 4 he entered the town of Audenarde while it was un- 
 der terrific bombardment, made a thorough search 
 for wounded, and later accompanied ambulances 
 back into the town to evacuate the wounded. Home 
 address, L. J. Rexroth, brother. National, Wash. 
 
 REYNOLDS, CLEARTON H. . . . Captain 
 
 Pilot, Air Service. For extraordinary heroism in 
 
 action near Romagne, France, October 9, 1918. Al- 
 
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 though weather conditions made flying exceedingly 
 dangerous, Captain Reynolds, with his observer, 
 started on a mission to determine the position of the 
 front-line troops of the division to which his squad- 
 ron was attached. Flying at an altitude of 20 
 meters, they encountered and defeated three enemy 
 patrols, gathered and delivered to division head- 
 quarters very valuable information. Home ad- 
 dress, Mrs. Lena B. Reynolds, mother, 33 North 
 Seventeenth Street, East Orange, N. J. 
 
 REYNOLDS, FRANK J Private 
 
 Medical Department, 28th Infantry. During the 
 fight at Cantigny, France, on May 28-30, 1918, 
 while acting as stretcher bearer, he constantly and 
 fearlessly exposed himself to artillery and machine- 
 gun fire to succor the wounded, frequently on his 
 own initiative, when he might have remained in 
 security himself. Home address, Samuel J. Rey- 
 nolds, brother. Main Street, Pittsfield, Mass. 
 
 REYNOLDS, JOHN N Major 
 
 Air Service. Commanding OflRcer, 1st Army Ob- 
 servation Group. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion in the region of Verdun, France, October 10, 
 1918. He proceeded over the enemy lines without 
 benefit of protection planes on a mission of great 
 urgency. He flew about 12 kilometers over the 
 lines, when he was suddenly set upon by 14 hostile 
 planes. He fought them off and succeeded in down- 
 ing one of the enemy. He continued his flight with 
 his badly damaged plane and concluded his mission. 
 A bronze oak leaf is awarded Major Reynolds for 
 extraordinary heroism in action in the region of 
 Grand-Pr6, France, October 29, 1918. While on a 
 mission he was suddenly set upon by six enemy air- 
 craft. Although in the German territory, without 
 grotection and in danger of being cut off in the rear 
 e entered into combat with the hostile aircraft. 
 He succeeded in shooting down two of the enemy 
 and dispersing the rest of the formation. With his 
 machine severely damaged, he continued until he 
 had completed his mission. Home address, Mrs. 
 John N. Reynolds, Dora Apartments, Twentieth 
 Street and Florida Avenue, Washington, D. C. 
 
 REYNOLDS, PATRICK Private 
 
 Deceased. Company H, 165th Infantry. He was 
 killed near Villers-sur-Fere, France, on July 30, 
 1918, when he went out alone in the face of enemy 
 machine-gun fire in a heroic effort to capture an 
 enemy machine-gun nest. Next of kin, Mrs. Mary 
 O'Donnell, 247 West 116th Street, New York City. 
 
 REYNOLDS, WILLIAM G. . . . Captain 
 23d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near St. Etienne, France, October 4, 1918. 
 After Captain Reynolds had been severely wounded 
 by a shell, he managed by a supreme effort to regain 
 sufficient consciousness to acquaint his successor 
 with the necessary information for the continuance 
 of the struggle. His courage, under such great 
 agony, set a most wonderful example for his men. 
 Home address, Mrs. George F. Reynolds, R. F. D. 3, 
 Berryville, Va. 
 
 RHEA, JAMES C Colonel 
 
 Chief of Staff, Second Division. For extraordin- 
 ary heroism in action near St. Etienne, France, Oc- 
 tober 9, 1918. Colonel Rhea, with Lieutenant Le 
 Pelletier de Woillemont, French Army, voluntarily 
 undertook an important reconnaissance under haz- 
 ardous circumstances during the Massif Blanc Mont 
 operations at a time when accurate information con- 
 cerning our advanced positions was greatly needed 
 and could not be obtained from other sources. In an 
 automobile, whose conspicuous appearance drew the 
 concentrated fire of enemy artillery and machine- 
 guns, they proceeded one mile across open ground to 
 the town of St. Etienne, where our troops were in 
 contact with the enemy. Under fire these two oflB- 
 cers reconnoitered the front lines, locating the posi- 
 
 tion of the enemy as well as that of the French units 
 on the flank, and returned across the open with com- 
 plete, reliable, and timely information of the highest 
 mihtary value in subsequent operations. Home ad- 
 dress. Midland, Texas. 
 
 RHODES, ROBERT ALLEN . . . Private 
 Company M, 103d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Chateau-Thierry, France, 
 July 20 and 22, 1918. East of Belleau Woods he 
 continually carried messages under heavy machine- 
 gun fire while acting as a runner. On July 22, near 
 Epieds, he crossed an open gap swept by machine- 
 gun fire in order to deliver an important message, 
 and later was a voluntary member of a patrol which 
 rescued wounded under fire from advanced posi- 
 tions. Home address, Mrs. Grace Pearl Cowan, 
 3117 Lafayette Avenue, St. Joseph, Mo. 
 
 RICE, CARL C Second Lieutenant 
 
 5th Machine-Gun Battalion. In command of a 
 machine-gun section, on June 6, 1918, near Chateau- 
 Thierry, France, he was wounded soon after the ad- 
 vance began, but refused to have his wound dressed 
 for fear it would delay the movement. He bravely 
 continued to lead the section until he fell from ex- 
 haustion. Home address, J. D. Rice, father, RoUa, 
 Mo. 
 
 RICE, ELMER V Private 
 
 Company L, 30th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action in the Bois D'Aigremont, France, 
 July 15, 1918. During the intense artillery fire pre- 
 ceding the German attack of July 15, after 
 another runner had been sent with a message from 
 the battalion post of command and had been unable 
 to get through the wood, which was being heavily 
 bombarded, Private Rice volunteered for this seem- 
 ingly impossible mission and successfully accomp- 
 Ushed it. Throughout the night he declined to take 
 cover, but continued to search for wounded men, 
 exposing himself to the heaviest fire. Home ad- 
 dress. S. B. Rice, father, Elkton, Mich. 
 
 RICE, JAMES T. . . . Private (First Class) 
 Company C, 8th Field Signal BattaUon. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near the Bois du 
 Fays, France, September 29, 1918, and in the Bois 
 de Malaumont, France, October 11-13, 1918. While 
 at work with a group of men maintaining telephone 
 communication. Private Rice went out under heavy 
 fire and carried to shelter a comrade who had been 
 wounded by a bursting shell, returning immediately 
 and repairing breaks in the line. During the action 
 in the Bois de Malaumont, he repeatedly exposed 
 himself to heavy artillery and machine-gun fire in 
 order to maintain telephone Unes for the infantry, 
 displaying remarkable courage. Home address, 
 Jacob Rice, father, Portsmouth, Ohio. 
 
 RICE, MALCOLM Captain 
 
 16th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Exermont, France, October 1-8, 1918. 
 During the advance of October 1-8, Captain Rice 
 was severely gassed, and, although suffering greatly 
 from the effects, he remained with his company for 
 four days, after which he was forced to evacuate on 
 account of temporary blindness. Home address, 
 Charles L. Rice, father, Hagerhill, Ky. 
 
 RICE, WILLIAM M Corporal 
 
 Company E, 115th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action in Consenvoye Woods, France, 
 October 9, 1918. Seeing a good position in advance 
 of the lines. Corporal Rice took his automatic rifle 
 and crawled through machine-gun fire to this place, 
 where he established an automatic-rifle post and 
 called on his squad to follow him. An enemy coun- 
 terattack was eventually broken up at this point 
 and the line was thereby advanced to a more advan- 
 tageous position. Home address, Mrs. Margaret A. 
 Rice, mother. Port Deposit, Md. 
 
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 HEROES ALL 
 
 RICHARDS, CALVIN D. . Second Lieutenant 
 26th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Verdun, France, October 9, 1918. While 
 defending a hill. Lieutenant Richards, with seven 
 machine-gunners, beat off an enemy attack of 
 greatly superior numbers, after a hand-to-hand en- 
 counter with pistols and grenades. Although his 
 small force suffered four casualties, he still continued 
 to defend the hill, an important tactical point for his 
 division. Home address, T. D. Richards, father, 
 Morganfield, Ky. 
 
 RICHARDS, ELMER P Private 
 
 Company D, 354th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Xammes, France, September 
 18, 1918. Knowing that, on account of the intense 
 shelling, it would be impossible to supply the men 
 in the front line with rations. Private Richards, in a 
 wounded condition, procured a quantity of rations, 
 and, carrying them to the line through heavy shell 
 fire, personally distributed to each man a portion. 
 Home address, Mrs. Samuel C. Richards, mother. 
 Padroni, Colo. 
 
 RICHARDS, J. N. C Captain 
 
 Deceased. 26th Infantry. Displaying valorous 
 leadership throughout the attack on July 18, 1918, 
 near Soissons, France, he was killed while charging 
 enemy machine-guns at the head of his command 
 on July 19. Next of kin, Mrs. J. N. C. Richards, 
 wife, Sewanee, Tenn. 
 
 RICHARDS, SAMSON Corporal 
 
 Company H, 167th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Landres-et-St. Georges, 
 France, October 14, 1918. When his platoon had 
 become scattered during an attack and his platoon 
 commander had been killed. Corporal Richards, 
 although himself seriously wounded, reorganized the 
 platoon under heavy shell and machine-gun fire and 
 turned the platoon over to the next in command 
 ready for the assault before he permitted himself to 
 be evacuated, thereby setting to his associated an 
 example of utter disregard for danger and remark- 
 able coolness and courage in the face of the enemy. 
 Home address, Wilham Richards, brother, Taft, Cal. 
 
 RICHARDS, THADDIS R Bugler 
 
 Company B, 117th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near BeUicourt, France, Septem- 
 ber 29, 1918. During the very thickest of the fight- 
 ing Bugler Richards, assisted by another soldier, 
 attacked two enemy machine-gun positions, killing 
 the gunners and capturing the guns, thus allowing 
 the further advance of his company. Home address. 
 Miss Virginia Richards, sister, Dalton, Ga. 
 
 RICHARDS, WALTER A . First Lieutenant 
 326th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near St. Juvin, France, October 11, 1918. Lead- 
 ing his platoon in attack. Lieutenant Richards was 
 subjected to fierce and devastating fire of enemy ar- 
 tillery and machine-guns. Although he himself was 
 wounded and 90 per cent of his platoon made casual- 
 ties, he continued to press forward until he was felled 
 by machine-gun fire after reaching the foremost 
 position of the entire action. Home address, 
 Mrs. Margaret Gordon Richards, Wynnton Street, 
 Columbus, Ga. 
 
 RICHARDSON, CHARLES E. . . . Private 
 Company I, 104th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action east of Belleau, France, July 21, 
 1918. Under the leadership of an officer, he and Pri- 
 vate Joseph R. Huntley charged a machine-gun 
 nest, captured two guns, and killed or captured 12 
 men. Home address, Mrs. R. J. See, guardian, 242 
 Albion Street, Wakefield, Mass. 
 
 RICHARDSON, CHARLES M. . Sergeant 
 
 Company C, 112th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 
 heroism in action near Fismette, France, August 9, 
 1918. Sergeant Richardson volunteered to go out 
 in the open, with a comrade, under hostile machine- 
 gun fire to rescue a wounded soldier. As they were 
 carrying the later to shelter, he was again struck by 
 a machine gun bullet and killed, and the companion 
 also being wounded, was dragged to safety by 
 Sergeant Richardson. Home address, Mrs. Ellen 
 E. Richardson, mother, Box 133, Garber, Okla. 
 
 RICHARDSON, JAMES M. Second Lieutenant 
 Pilot, Air Service, Ist Aero Squadron. For extra- 
 ordinary heroism in action near Grand-Pr6, France, 
 October 6, 1918. He undertook an infantry contact 
 patrol mission under weather conditions which ne- 
 cessitated flying at an altitude of only 100 meters. 
 Near the front lines machine-guns opened an effect- 
 ive fire on his plane, and he was wounded in the foot, 
 but he continued on the mission until the front lines 
 of the American troops were located and his observer 
 had written out a report for the division commander. 
 Home address. Miss Emma Richardson, sister, De- 
 valle Bluff. Ark. 
 
 RICHFORD, ALBERT F Wagoner 
 
 Supply Company, 165th Infantry. For extraor- 
 dinary heroism in action near Nonsard, France, Sep- 
 tember 30, 1918. Wagoner Richford was severely 
 wounded by a shell fragment while driving a wagon 
 containing rations and other supplies for his rogi- 
 rnent over a heavily shelled road, but, disregarding 
 his wounds, remained in charge of his wagon until 
 the mission had been accomplished. Home address, 
 Mrs. Mary E. Richford, mother, 174A Eighth Ave- 
 nue, Brooklyn, N. Y. 
 
 RICHMAN, HENRY C Private 
 
 Deceased. Company M, 23d Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Vaux, France, 
 July 1 and 2, 1918. He moved through heavy woods 
 alone under heavy machine-gun fire, flanking dug- 
 outs, from which 12 German prisoners were taken. 
 In the action of July 16-19, 1918, near Soissons, 
 France, showing the same fearless qualities, he was 
 killed. Next of kin, Mrs. Clara Boram, sister, An- 
 derson, Ind. 
 
 RICHMOND, CHARLES H. . . . Corporal 
 Company H, 2d Battalion, 5th Regiment, U. S. 
 M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
 Blanc Mont, France, October 5, 1918. With the aid 
 of one other soldier. Corporal Richmond located 
 and captured a machine-gun nest of four guns. 
 Home address, Henry H. Richmond, father, Theo- 
 logical Seminary, Va. 
 
 RICHMOND, CLARENCE L. . . . Private 
 Company F, 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Blanc Mont, 
 France, October 3-5, 1918. Private Richmond un- 
 hesitatingly went through the heaviest machine-gun 
 and artillery fire dressing and carrying wounded. 
 Disregarding his own safety, he refused to take rest 
 or food while there were wounded needing attention. 
 Home address, Elizabeth Richmond, mother, Cleve- 
 land, Tenn. 
 
 RICHMOND. LLOYD Private 
 
 Medical Corps, Ambulance Company No. 139. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action near Chaudron 
 Farm, France, September 29, 1918. After the infan- 
 try had been withdrawn. Private Richmond volun- 
 tarily remained in an advance dressing station with 
 wounded men, whose condition made it impossible 
 to remove them, and worked alone for several hours, 
 caring for these men under heavy shell and machine- 
 gun fire, until he himself was wounded by a bursting 
 shell which killed two of his patients. Home ad- 
 dress, Mrs. Neva Richmond, mother, 712 Ann Ave- 
 nue, Kansas City, Kan. 
 
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 RICKENBACKER, EDWARD V . . Captain 
 94th Aero Squadron, Air Service. For extraor- 
 dinary heroism in action near Montsec, France, 
 April 29, 1918. He attacked an enemy Albatross 
 monoplane, and after a vigorous fight in which he 
 followed hia foe into German territory, he succeeded 
 in shooting it down near Vigneulles-les-Hatton Cha- 
 tel. One bronze oak leaf is awarded Captain Rick- 
 enbacker for each of the following acts of extraor- 
 dinary heroism in action: On May 17, 1918, he at- 
 tacked three Albatross enemy planes, shooting one 
 down in the vicinity of Richecourt, France, and 
 forcing the others to retreat over their own lines. 
 On May 22, 1918, he attacked three Albatross mono- 
 planes 4,000 meters over St. Mihiel, France. He 
 drove them back into German territory, separated 
 one from the group, and shot it down near FUrey. 
 On May 28, 1918, he sighted a group of two battle 
 planes and four monoplanes, German planes, which 
 he at once attacked vigorously, shooting down one 
 and dispersing the others. On May 30, 1918, 4,000 
 meters over Jaulnoy, France, he attacked a group of 
 five enemy planes. After a violent battle, he shot 
 down one plane and drove the others away. On 
 September 14, 1918, in the region of Villecy, he at- 
 tacked four Fokker enemy planes at an altitude of 
 3,000 meters. After a sharp and hot action, he suc- 
 ceeded in shooting one down in flames and dispers- 
 ing the other three. On September 15, 1918, in the 
 region of Boisdewaville, he encountered six enemy 
 planes, who were in the act of attacking four Spads, 
 which were below them. Undeterred by their su- 
 perior numbers, he unhesitatingly attacked them 
 and succeeded in shooting one down in flames and 
 completely breaking the formation of the others. 
 For the following act of extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Billy, France, September 25, 1918, Cap- 
 tain Rickenbacker is awarded an additional bar to 
 be worn on the Distinguished Service Cross: While 
 on voluntary patrol over the lines. Captain Ricken- 
 backer attacked seven enemy planes (five, type 
 Fokker, protecting two, type Halberstadt) . Disre- 
 garding the odds against him, he dived on them and 
 shot down one of the Fokkers out of control. He 
 then attacked one of the Halberstadts and sent it 
 down also. Home address, Mrs. William Ricken- 
 backer, 1334 East Livingston Avenue, Columbus, O. 
 
 RICKER, MAURICE S. . . First Lieutenant 
 6th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Brieulles, France, November 4, 1918. In 
 covering the right flank of his company Lieutenant 
 Ricker led his platoon across a pontoon bridge 
 which was broken by artillery fire before the entire 
 command had crossed. Without hesitation he pro- 
 ceeded to lead his men under direct machine-gun 
 and minenwerfer fire, routing a large detachment of 
 the enemy, capturing eight Germans, five machine- 
 guns, and two minenwerfers, and successfully cov- 
 ering the crossing of the remainder of the company. 
 Home address, Mrs. Mabel C. Ricker, mother, 22 
 University Road, Brookline, Mass. 
 
 RICKET, HARRY C Cook 
 
 Infantry. He maintained his kitchen at Chateau 
 de la Foret, near Villers-sur-Fere, France, on July 
 28-29, 1918, during a bombardment so intense as to 
 drive all other kitchens out of the village. When his 
 stove had to be taken to the rear he improvised a fire 
 in the ground and continued his work until ordered 
 to leave. He carried water from a spring, which was 
 repeatedly shelled, when others would not approach 
 it. Unaided, of his own voUtion, he conducted a 
 first-aid station for wounded and exhausted men at 
 his kitchen. Constantly in extreme personal dan- 
 ger from machine-gun fire from low-flying aero- 
 planes and bombardment by high-explosive shells, 
 he devoted himself entirely to the needs of others 
 and made possible the care of several hundred woun- 
 ded, exhausted, and hungry men. Home address, 
 W. F. Ricket. 1345 Hamlet Street, Columbus, Ohio. 
 
 RIDDIC, ARCHIE Private 
 
 Company F, 120th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Vaux Andigny, France, Oc- 
 tober 19, 1918. When the position of his company 
 had become untenable because of enemy machine- 
 gun and artillery fire. Private Riddic, with another 
 soldier, the sole survivors of a Lewis machine-gun 
 team, covered the retreat of their company. Cling- 
 ing to their advanced post throughout the day, they 
 took up the advance with the company at dusk that 
 evening. Home address, J. H. Riddic, father, Bel- 
 vaden, N. C. 
 
 RIDDLE, LAWRENCE SCOTT First Sergeant 
 Deceased. Company I, 131st Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action at Bois de Chaume, 
 France, October 11, 1918. Sergeant Riddle, with 
 four other soldiers, flanked an enemy machine-gun 
 position, killed three of the crew, and captured one, 
 together with the guns. He was subsequently killed 
 while leading a small group of men in an attack on 
 an enemy machine-gun nest. Next of kin, Mrs. 
 Lillie L. Riddle, mother, R. F. D. 5, Mattoon, 111. 
 
 RIDEOUT. PERCY A.' .' . First Lieutenant 
 Deceased. 1st Gas Regiment. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Cierges, France, October 4, 
 1918. He made an extended reconnaissance in ad- 
 vance of the outposts, fearlessly exposed himself to 
 enemy machine-gun fire, and was several times 
 knocked down by exploding shells. The informa- 
 tion he secured was valuable to the infantry, giving 
 them knowledge of the exact location of machine- 
 gun nests. During the action this oflScer directed 
 the laying of the smoke barrage from an exposed 
 position, remaining at his station throughout the 
 operation, in spite of severe shell and machine-gun 
 fire, and continuing to display the highest courage 
 until he was killed by shell fire. Next of kin, Mrs. 
 Helen P. Rideout, wife, 87 Armory Street, Spring- 
 field, Mass. 
 
 RIDGELY, CHARLES . . First Lieutenant 
 26th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Berzy le Sec, France, July 21, 1918. Dur- 
 ing the final attack on Soissons, Lieutenant Ridgely, 
 advancing in front of his assault waves, alone 
 charged a machine-gun position which was deliver- 
 ing a punishing fire on our troops. He killed both 
 gunners and captured the gun. Home address, Mrs. 
 S. W. Murkland, sister, 100 East Seventeenth 
 Street, New York City. 
 
 RIDLEY, JAMES A. . . First Lieutenant 
 
 1 13th Machine Gun BattaUon. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near BelUcourt, France, September 
 29-30, 1918, and near Mazinghein, France, October 
 19, 1918. Taking command of his company after 
 the company and second in command had been 
 wounded, Lieutenant Ridley lead his men through 
 an intense artillery barrage and assisted in reducing 
 eleven enemy machine-gun nests, capturing 150 
 prisoners and several machine guns, which were 
 successfuUy put in operation against the enemy. 
 Near Mazinghein, France, on October 19, he led 
 his company forward to advanced positions under 
 terrific artillery fire, inspiring his men by his cool- 
 ness and bravery. Home address, Granville S. 
 Ridley, father, Murfreesboro, Tenn. 
 
 RIECK, JAMES G Private 
 
 Medical Detachment, 166th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Villers-sur-Fere, 
 France, July 27, 1918. Severely wounded while 
 doing fiirst-aid work. Private Rieck declined to go to 
 the rear, but dressed his own wound and continued 
 to advance with his battaUon, treating the wounded 
 and assisting in their evacuation until he was sent to 
 the hospital 12 hours later. Home address, Mrs. 
 C. F. Rieck, mother, Delaware, Ohio. 
 
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 HEROES ALL 
 
 RIECKE, HENRY A. . . . First Lieutenant 
 26th Division, 102d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bouresches, France, July 20, 
 1918. When the advance of his company was tem- 
 porarily held up by machine-gun fire in front of 
 Bouresches he went ahead alone and, although hit 
 three times by machine-gun bullets, he continued to 
 urge his men forward, and by his example of fear- 
 lessness and grit inspired them to successful attack. 
 Home address, Mrs. J. Berg, Meriden, Conn. 
 
 RIGGIO, STEPHANO ^i Z • . . Private 
 Company K, 39th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Septsarges, France, Septem- 
 ber 28, 1918. While his company was halted by 
 machine-grun and sniper fire from the front and both 
 flanlcs. Private Riggio moved forward to outflank 
 the enemy sniping posts. He was wounded in the 
 execution of his mission, but he managed to make 
 his way back and reported the information he had 
 obtained. Home address, Tony Marmoni, friend, 
 Rockland, Maine. 
 
 RIGGLE, GEORGE "i "Z Z 7 . . Private 
 Company D, 120th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, Septem- 
 ber 29, 1918. With eight other soldiers, comprising 
 the company headquarters detachment, he assisted 
 his company commander in cleaning out enemy dug- 
 outs along a canal and capturing 242 prisoners. 
 Home address, Clarence Higgle, brother. Sellers- 
 burg, Ind. 
 
 RIGGSBY, ROBERT . . Private (First Class) 
 Company M, 165th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Landres-et-St. Georges, 
 France, October 14, 1918. When the advance of his 
 platoon was held up by machine-gun fire. Private 
 Riggsby went forward alone, killed one and cap- 
 tured five of the enemy machine-gun crew, and suc- 
 ceeded in silencing two machine-guns, thus permit- 
 ting his platoon to continue their advance. Home 
 address, Mrs. Jane Riggsby, mother, Ashland, Ky. 
 
 RILEY, CHARLES R Sergeant 
 
 Company I, 368th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Grand-Pr6, France, October 
 14, 1918. When his company was halted by ma- 
 chine-gun fire, which threatened to wipe out the 
 entire number. Sergeant Riley led a patrol and 
 charged the nest and was successful, not only in 
 cleaning out the stronghold, but in enabling his com- 
 pany to command a more favorable position. Home 
 address, John Riley, father, 25 Gold Street, Nor- 
 wich. N. Y. 
 
 RILEY, LOWELL H. . , Second Lieutenant 
 Deceased. 58th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at ViUe Savoye, northeast of Cha- 
 teau-Thierry, France, August 7, 1918. Lieutenant 
 Riley maintained an observing station for his bat- 
 talion commander for two days, although subjected 
 during the whole of this time to intense artillery 
 bombardment. He obtained valuable information 
 as to the movements of the enemy, which was used 
 in directing artillery fire. While engaged in this 
 very important and hazardous work he was killed 
 by shell fire. Next of kin, Abram M. Riley, father, 
 36 WiUiam Street, Orange, N. J. 
 
 RILEY, RAYMOND Private 
 
 Company F, 28th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 19, 
 1918. He showed absolute disregard for the safety 
 of his own life by advancing upon a machine-gun 
 which was holding up his platoon, and finally put- 
 ting it out of action after being wounded himself. 
 Home address. Earnest Riley, brother, Baltimore, 
 Md. 
 
 RILEY, ROBERT R Corporal 
 
 Company C, 111th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Fismette, France, August 10, 
 1918. Having heard that two wounded comrades 
 were lying in advance of the line immediately north 
 of Fismette, Corporal Riley and two other members 
 of his company volunteered to go through machine- 
 gun and rifle fire to bring them in. On their first at- 
 tempt all were wounded and driven back, but in 
 spite of their injuries they advanced a second time 
 and reached the wounded men. Their courageous 
 effort, however, was unfortunately in vain, as their 
 comrades had been killed. Home address, Franklin 
 Riley, brother, 627 East Thirteenth Street, Ches- 
 ter, Pa. 
 
 RINDEAU, ARTHUR J. . Gunnery Sergeant 
 Deceased. 47th Company, 5th Regiment, U. S. 
 M. C. Killed in action at Chateau-Thierry, France, 
 June 6, 1918. He gave the supreme proof of that 
 extraordinary heroism which will serve as an exam- 
 ple to hitherto untried troops. Next of kin. Miss 
 Alma Rindeau, sister, Webster, Mass. 
 
 RINEBOLD, WILLIAM J. Private (First Class) 
 U. S. Ambulance Service, Unit 524. For extraor- 
 dinary heroism in action near Fismes, France, Aug- 
 ust 8-9, 1918. Private Rinebold volunteered and 
 acted as guide for ambulances going to the most ad- 
 vanced points for the wounded. He made nine trips 
 over a road subjected to heavy shell and machine- 
 gun fire and was severely wounded by a shell frag- 
 ment on his last trip. Home address. Dr. Nathan 
 A. Rinebold, Athens, Pa. 
 
 RINEHART, EARNEST T. . , . Corporal 
 Company H, 118th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near St. Martin Rivere, France, 
 October 11, 1918. Seeing a wounded comrade lying 
 helpless in a most exposed position in front of our 
 lines, Corporal Rinehart unhesitatingly braved the 
 murderous fire of machine-guns and snipers by go- 
 ing forward to his rescue. He succeeded in bringing 
 in the wounded man, after he had seen a stretcher 
 bearer instantly killed in attempting the same mis- 
 sion. Home address, Mrs. Earnest T. Rinehart, 
 wife, Reidsville, S. C. 
 
 RIPPETOE, GROVER C. . First Lieutenant 
 26th Infantry. After all the other officers of his 
 company had been killed near Soissons, France, July 
 18-22, 1918, he took command, attacked a machine- 
 gun nest, and captured the gun with its crew. Gas- 
 sed and suffering from shell shock, he refused to quit 
 his post until the company was relieved. Home ad- 
 dress, Mrs. Virginia Rippetoe, 1519 Virginia Street, 
 Charieston, W.Va. 
 
 RISCHMANN, EDWARD .... Private 
 Company I, 312th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Grand-Pr6, France, October 
 23, 1918. Private Rischmann was a member of an 
 assaulting party which stormed and captured the 
 Citadel at Grand-Pr6. He scaled the wall and alone 
 entered a dugout, from which he captured 45 Ger- 
 mans, guarding them until assistance arrived. Home 
 address, Catherine Rischmann, mother, 560 South 
 Thirteenth Street, Newark, N. J. 
 
 RITCHIE, EDWARD D Private 
 
 Company M, 47th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near St. Thibaut, France, August 
 10, 1918. While on an outpost near the Vesle River, 
 Private Ritchie volunteered to accompany Corporal 
 John S. Weimer in rescuing a wounded soldier who 
 had been left by members of a patrol in a shell hole 
 some distance to the front. Under fire from machine 
 guns and snipers. Private Ritchie and Corporal 
 Weimer proceeded to the shell hole and found the 
 wounded man, who was unable to walk. Suggesting 
 that the three of them in a group would make a 
 
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 more conspicuous target for the enemy. Private 
 Ritchie offered to run ahead to draw the enemy fire, 
 while his comrade assisted the wounded man. He 
 made his way back to shelter under continuous 
 machine-gun and sniper fire, while Corporal Wei- 
 mer carried the wounded soldier to safety. Home 
 address, Mrs. J. R. Wilson, mother, Stratford, Tex. 
 
 RITT, J. V. MAURICE . . First Lieutenant 
 French Mission, attached to 127th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Juvigny, 
 north of Soissons, France, August 31, 1918. Lieu- 
 tenant Ritt assisted in establishing an advanced 
 machine-gun position in the village of Juvigny, the 
 fire of which forced the surrender of 32 enemy pris- 
 oners. This gallant oflBcer assisted in forming a new 
 line and went from one end to the other, picking up 
 stragglers and getting the line organized, exposing 
 himself to machine-gun fire throughout the opera- 
 tion. Three times he went through heavy fire for 
 the purpose of maintaining liaison with a French 
 division on the right. 
 
 RITZERT, CHARLES T Private 
 
 Deceased. Company G, 125th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Courmont and 
 St. Martin, France, July 31 to August 4, 1918. 
 Throughout the battle to force passage of the Ourcq 
 River and capture the heights beyond, Private Rit- 
 zert, a stretcher bearer, worked day and night, 
 evacuating wounded under heavy artillery and ma- 
 chine-gun fire. On August 4, under violent shell fire 
 opposite Mont St. Martin, he made repeated trips 
 between the firing line and dressing station until he 
 was killed by a shell. Next of kin, Adam Francis 
 Ritzert, father, R. F. D. 4, Box 66, Chicora, Pa. 
 
 RIVEL, THOMAS M Sergeant 
 
 Headquarters Detachment, 79th Division. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Montfaucon, 
 France, September 28-30, 1918. While acting as a 
 division observer Sergeant Riyel remained con- 
 stantly on duty for several days in a building on the 
 heights of Montfaucon. While he was in this build- 
 ing portions of it were destroyed by direct artillery 
 hits, and hostile shelling was such that other obser- 
 vers located in the same building withdrew to a safer 
 place. Sergeant Rivel, however, remained con- 
 stantly at his post of duty and obtained important 
 information. Home address, Mrs. Owen S. Fitz- 
 gerald, aunt, 6 South Forty-sixth Street, Philadel- 
 phia, Pa. 
 
 RIVERS, TOM Private 
 
 Company G, 366th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near the Bois Delaviovrotte, 
 France, November 11, 1918. Private Rivers, al- 
 though gassed, volunteered and carried important 
 messages through heavy barrages to the support 
 companies. He refused first aid until his company 
 was relieved. Home address, Mrs. Cornelia Rivers, 
 wife, R. F. D. 2, Box 7, Opelika, Ala. 
 
 RIVES, JOHN S Private 
 
 Deceased. Companj^ E, 119th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Bellicourt, 
 France, September 29, 1918. Showing marked per- 
 sonal bravery, he repeatedly crossed shell-swept 
 area subjected to heavy machine-gun fire to de- 
 livery important messages. Wounded in the head 
 by shrapnel he bound up the wound and continued 
 his work of maintaining liaison until he was killed 
 by machine-gun fire. Next of kin, Miss Florence 
 Rives, sister, Mulberry, Tenn. 
 
 ROACH, HARRY E Wagoner 
 
 Ambulance Company 110, 103d Sanitary Train. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action near Fismes, 
 France, August 10-11, 1918. Because of the des- 
 truction from shell fire of ten of the 13 ambulances 
 of his company, he worked for 48 hours driving 
 
 through a shell-swept and gas-infested area, thereby 
 making possible the evacuation of the woimded. 
 Home address, Mrs. Mattie Roach, mother, 2250 
 North Twentieth Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 
 
 ROACH, JAMES J. . . First Lieutenant 
 
 Company C, 8th Machine Gun Battalion. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Cunel, France, 
 October 4, 1918. As Lieutenant Roach and an 
 infantry captain were making a reconnaissance 
 under enemy fire both of them were wounded by 
 machine-gun bullets. Disregarding his own 
 wound. Lieutenant Roach secured assistance for 
 his wounded companion and then organized his 
 platoon and the infantrymen nearby for an expected 
 hostile counterattack. After seeing that all his guns 
 were in position and his men under cover from the 
 increasing enemy fire, though he was weak from 
 loss of blood, he assisted in carrying the wounded 
 captain to the aid station. Home address. Patrick 
 Roach, father, 906 Broadway, South Boston, Mass. 
 
 ROBART, RALPH W. . , Second Lieutenant 
 104th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Belleau Woods, France, July 20, 1918. 
 After being painfully wounded by machine-gun fire, 
 the leader lost, this ofiicer assumed command of the 
 company, and gallantly led it to its objective. He 
 immediately reorganized his command and while 
 energetically engaged in this work he was sent to the 
 rear for treatment. Home address, Mrs. Ralph W. 
 Robart, wife, 456 Massachusetts Avenue, Arling- 
 ton, Mass. 
 
 ROBB, WINFRED E Chaplain 
 
 168th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism 
 throughout the advance across the River Ourcq, 
 northeast of Chateau-Thierry, France, July 26 to 
 August 2, 1918. During the pursuit of the enemy by 
 the 168th Infantry across the River Ourcq, he dis- 
 tinguished himself by his bravery under fire. Dur- 
 ing all of this time, and particularly during the op- 
 erations near Sergy, he showed the greatest cool- 
 ness under severe artillery fire in attending and car- 
 rying the wounded and dying, and in every way 
 ministering to the needs of the men of his regiment. 
 Home address, Mrs. W. E. Robb, wife, R. F. D. 1, 
 Lebanon, Va. 
 
 ROBBINS, CHARLES A. . . First Sergeant 
 Company B, 311th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bois de Grand Fontaine, 
 France, September 26, 1918. Although severely 
 wounded, Sergeant Robbins continued to advance 
 with the company until the objective was reached, 
 and then returned to the rear only when ordered to 
 do so by his commanding officer. He then assisted 
 in the removal of the wounded to a dressing station. 
 Home address, Mrs. Mabel Robbins, wife. 47 Chest- 
 nut Street, South Manchester, Conn. 
 
 ROBERGE, JOSEPH H Private 
 
 Deceased. Headquarters Company, 308th Infan- 
 try. For extraordinary heroism in action near St. 
 Juvin, France, October 18, 1918. Private Roberge 
 displayed remarkable courage in laying and repair- 
 ing a telephone line under such intense artillery and 
 machine-gun fire that the line was ultimately aban- 
 doned. He was later killed in action. Next of kin, 
 Mrs. Louise Roberge, wife, 15 Notre Dame Avenue, 
 Manchester, N. H. 
 
 ROBERGE, PHILIP Private 
 
 Company D, 103d Machine-Gun Battalion. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Belleau, 
 France, July 18, 1918. He showed absolute disre- 
 gard of personal danger while acting as litter bearer, 
 bringing in wounded frorn his own and other com- 
 panies under heavy machine-gun and artillery fire. 
 While carrying a stretcher, which bore a wounded 
 soldier, he received a wound which put out one of 
 
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 his eyea, yet he continued until the wounded man 
 had been taken to the dressing station. Home ad- 
 dress, Louis Roberge, father, 21 Dyer Street, Dan- 
 ielson, Conn. 
 
 ROBERTS, A. S Private 
 
 Headquarters Detachment, 79th Division. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Montfaucon, 
 France, September 28-30, 1918. While acting as a 
 division observer, Private Roberts remained con- 
 stantly on duty for several days in a building on the 
 heights of Montfaucon. While he was in this 
 building portions of it were destroyed by direct ar- 
 tillery hits, and hostile shelling was such that obser- 
 vers located in the same building withdrew to a safer 
 place. Private Roberts, however, remained con- 
 stantly at his post of duty and obtained important 
 information. Home address, Mrs. Emelia C. Rog- 
 ers, mother, Philadelphia. Pa. 
 
 ROBERTS, CHARLES G. . First Lieutenant 
 Company I, 6th Regiment, U. S. M. C. In the 
 Bois de Belleau, on June 6 and 8, 1918, he showed 
 rare courage in repeatedly leading his platoon to an 
 attack against an impregnable machine-gun posi- 
 tion. Severely wounded and having lost the greater 
 part of his men, he remained in action and persisted 
 in requesting reinforcements with which to renew 
 the attack. Home address, Mrs. W. H. Colher, 
 mother, 1959 East Ninety-seventh Street, Cleve- 
 land, Ohio. 
 
 ROBERTS, CHESTER A Sergeant 
 
 Company L, 142d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near St. Etienne, France, October 
 8, 1918. Sergeant Roberts led an automatic rifle 
 team of seven men in an attack on an enemy ma- 
 chine-gun nest, advancing 150 yards, under heavy 
 machine-gun fire, to within 50 yards of the enemy 
 position, from which point he directed the fire of his 
 team with such skill that the enemy surrendered; 
 resulting in the capture of four oflBcers, 112 men, and 
 17 maclune-guns. Home address, Mrs. Abbie Rob- 
 erts, mother. Route 3, Cleburne, Texas. 
 
 ROBERTS, CLAIR C. . . Second Lieutenant 
 167th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Landres-et-St. Georges, France, October 
 25, 1918. His platoon suffered heavy casualties and 
 he himself was gassed in the advance on Hill 260. 
 Being the first to reach this hill, he observed that the 
 enemy were forming for a counterattack. Display- 
 ing coolness and quick judgment he organized all the 
 available men in his vicinity and launched a vigor- 
 ous attack upon the enemy, who were routed. The 
 daring and leadership of this officer enabled the sup>- 
 port to reach Hill 260 without further fighting. 
 Home address, Mrs. Clara Roberts, mother, 209 
 East Walnut Avenue, Altoona, Pa. 
 
 ROBERTS, CLAUDE R Corporal 
 
 Company G, 128th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Terny-Sorny, France, Sep- 
 tember 1, 1918. Although wounded in the left hand 
 and forearm. Corporal Roberts remained with his 
 platoon throughout the attack and rendered valua- 
 ble assistance in silencing enemy snipers by his 
 effective rifle fire. Home address, Mrs. Anna Stubbs 
 Roberts, wife, 802 Tenth Avenue, South Wausaw, 
 Wis. 
 
 ROBERTS, GARY Corporal 
 
 Company B, 167th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action northeast of Chateau-Thierry, 
 France, July 26-27, 1918. Three times wounded in 
 action, he nevertheless continued in the attack un- 
 der heavy enemy fire from artillery and machine- 
 gims, thereby setting the men of his command an 
 example of exceptional bravery and devotion to 
 duty. Home address, W. J. Roberts, Hurricane, 
 Ala. 
 
 ROBERTS, JAMES Sergeant 
 
 Company K, 39th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Montfaucon, France, 
 September 26 to 28, 1918. Sergeant Roberts dis- 
 played marked courage and self-sacrifice, when, 
 after being wounded in the arm, he refused to leave 
 the battle field and continued to perform his duties 
 as platoon sergeant until he was wounded in the 
 knee two days later and had to be carried from the 
 field. Home address, Peter Roberts, father, 13 
 Warren Street, South Manchester, Conn. 
 
 ROBERTS, LEO D Sergeant 
 
 Company A, 11th Machine Gun Battalion. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Nantillois, 
 France, October 12, 1918. After the infantry had 
 fallen back 200 meters under heavy fire. Sergeant 
 Roberts stayed at his one remaining machine gun 
 and operated it until the infantry had re-estabUshed 
 its position, capturing a German machine gun and 
 three prisoners. Home address, Clarence L. Roberts, 
 father, 322 Spring Avenue, Bellefontaine, Ohio. 
 
 ROBERTS, SEWELL K Private 
 
 Company H, 119th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Belhcourt, France, Septem- 
 ber 29, 1918. Advancing alone against two enemy 
 positions in succession, he killed the machine gun- 
 ners with hand grenades, allowing our advance to 
 continue. Severely wounded, he refused to be evac- 
 uated until ordered to the rear by his company com- 
 mander. Home address, John J. Roberts, father, 7 
 Park Drive, Chattanooga, Tenn. 
 
 ROBERTSON, ANGUS Sergeant 
 
 Company E, 105th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Ronssoy, France, September 
 25, 1918. Although suffering intense agony from the 
 effects of a severe gassing, he continued in command 
 of his platoon during a most terrific shelUng. By 
 administering first aid to a wounded comrade he was 
 instrumental in saving his life, although risking his 
 own by removing his gas mask to render more valu- 
 able treatment. He continued to assist the wound- 
 ed until he collapsed. Home address, Miss I. M. 
 Robertson, 59 Van Cortland, Park Avenue, Yon- 
 kers, N. Y. 
 
 ROBERTSON, ARCHIBALD G. . . . 
 
 Second Lieutenant 
 
 9th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Thiaucourt, France, September 12, 1918. 
 Although wounded by shell fire early in the attack. 
 Lieutenant Robertson refused to go to the rear, but 
 continued to lead his platoon to the objective, 
 where, under heavy machine-gun fire, he prepared 
 his position for the enemy counter-attack and held 
 it throughout the night, remaining with his platoon 
 until it was reUeved the following day. Home ad- 
 dress, Alexander F. Robertson, Staunton, Va. 
 
 ROBERTSON, JAMES F. . First Lieutenant 
 Company H, 6th Regiment, U. S. M. C. He dis- 
 played marked courage and resourcefulness in the 
 capture of Bouresche, France. With one platoon of 
 his company on the night of June 6, 1918, in the face 
 of heavy machine-gun barrage, he entered the town 
 and heroically withstood vigorous attempts of su- 
 perior forces to dislodge him. Home address 
 Margaret Robertson, Newhouse Derleton, 36 
 Haddingtonshire, England. 
 
 ROBERTSON, JOSEPH.N. . First Sergeant 
 Company D, 120th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, Septem- 
 ber 29, 1918. With eight other soldiers, comprising 
 the company headquarters detachment, he assisted 
 his company commander in cleaning out enemy dug- 
 outs along a canal and capturing 242 i)risoners. 
 Home address, Mrs. J. N. Robertson, wife, Gra- 
 ham, N. C. 
 
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 ROBERTSON, RAYMOND D. . . Sergeant 
 Company F, 4th Engineers. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action west of Fismes, France, August 5, 
 1918. Sergeant Robertson wag a member of a small 
 detachment of engineers which went out in advance 
 of the front line of the infantry, through an enemy 
 barrage from 77-mm. and one-pounder guns, to con- 
 struct a footbridge over the River Vesle. As soon as 
 their operations were discovered machine-gun fire 
 was opened upon them, but, undaunted, the party 
 continued at work, removing the German wire en- 
 tanglements and successfully completini; the bridge, 
 which was of great value in subsequent operations. 
 Home address. Pansy Robertson Owens, sister. Two 
 Rock, Sonoma County, Cal. 
 
 ROBINS, EMMETT W Private 
 
 Company F, 64th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near VievilJe-en-Haye, France, 
 October 20, 1918. Corporal Robins, with four other 
 soldiers, was on duty in an observation post, when a 
 German patrol 15 or 20 strong, attacked with a ma- 
 chine-gun. His four companions being immediately 
 killed or wounded. Private Robins, with great cool- 
 ness and courage, remained at his post, and re- 
 turned the fire with such good effect that the enemy 
 broke and fled, leaving two dead and the machine- 
 gun behind. Home address, Mrs. Mary Robins, 
 wife, 223 South Main Street, Wichita, Kan. 
 
 ROBINS, JOSEPH Sergeant 
 
 Machine-Gun Company, 107th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Ronssoy, France, 
 September 29, 1918. During the thick of the fight- 
 ing against the Hindenburg line. Sergeant Robins 
 voluntarily went forward to locate friendly troops 
 and, in doing so, he was obliged to pass between two 
 strongly fortified enemy nests from which a deadly 
 fire was pouring. Despite the fact that he was badly 
 wounded, he communicated with the infantry and 
 returned to his position. Home address, Louis Rob- 
 ins, father, 128 East Eighty-sixth Street, New York 
 City. 
 
 ROBINSON, ARTHUR A. . Second Lieutenant 
 Battery C, 305th Field Artillery. For extraordin- 
 ary heroism in action near Chery Chartereuve, 
 France, August 16, 1918. Lieutenant Robinson, 
 assisted by Corporal Johnson, rescued the body of 
 an officer from a flaming ammunition dump, which 
 was under fire. Home address, Mrs. Florence H. 
 Robinson, wife, 1384 College Avenue, Fresno, Cal. 
 
 ROBINSON, ARTHUR HARRISON 
 
 First Lieutenant 
 
 308th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Ville Savoye, France, August 22, 1918. 
 Under a screen of dense fog, and the smoke of a 
 heavy barrage, the Germans set up a machine-gun 
 within 30 yards of the flank of Lieutenant Robin- 
 son's company. The Germans opened up a deadly 
 fire as the fog lifted, but Lieutenant Robinson at- 
 tacked the position with grenades and drove 
 off the enemy. He then turned the gun on the ad- 
 vancing Germans, completely breaking up their 
 counterattack. Home address, Mrs. O. L. Robin- 
 son, mother, 2022 Jefferson Street, Madison, Wis. 
 
 ROBINSON, CALDWELL COLT . 2nd Lieut. 
 Deceased. U. S. M. C. Killed in action at Cha- 
 teau-Thierry, France, June 6, 1918. He gave the 
 supreme proof of that extraordinary heroism which 
 will serve as an example to hitherto untried troops. 
 Next of kin, Mrs. C. L. F. Robinson, mother, 1161 
 Prospect Avenue, Hartford, Conn. 
 
 ROBINSON, F. N Sergeant 
 
 Company A, 38th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Mezy, France, July 15, 1918. 
 During the heavy enemy artillery bombardment 
 which preceded the German offensive of July 15' 
 
 1918, Sergeant Robinson showed great bravery by 
 voluntarily rescuing wounded men under severe fire. 
 Home address, 25 Sumner Street, Newton Center, 
 Mass. 
 
 ROBINSON, JOHN J Corporal 
 
 Machine-Gun Company, 7th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action at Cunel Heights, 
 France, October 12, 1918. After three other runners 
 had been wounded in attempting to carry a message 
 to a platoon in advance of the front Une, Corporal 
 Robinson volunteered for this hazardous mission, 
 and, passing 400 meters under direct machine-gun 
 fire of the enemy, succeeded in reaching the platoon 
 and notifying it to withdraw before our artillery bar- 
 rage began to fall. Home address, Mrs. Annette 
 Wickham, 4509 Lake Avenue, Rochester, N. Y. 
 
 ROBINSON, OLIVER Sergeant 
 
 Company A, 120th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Vaux Andigny, France, Oc- 
 tober 10, 1918. Although severely wounded. Ser- 
 geant Robinson displayed remarkable coolness in 
 extricating his platoon from an extremely dangerous 
 position under terrific shell and machine-gun fire, 
 thereby saving it from almost certain annihilation. 
 Being wounded a second time, he refused to go to 
 the rear until ordered to do so by his company com- 
 mander. Home address, Mrs. Kate L. Robinson, 
 mother, Waterford, Miss. 
 
 ROBINSON, WILLIAM F. . . . Corporal 
 Company F, 16th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 19, 
 1918. He displayed the highest type of bravery in 
 rescuing three wounded comrades from the hands of 
 the enemy under violent artillery and machine-gun 
 fire. Home address, Frank F. Robinson, Staples, 
 Minn. 
 
 ROBINTON, CHARLES H. Private (First Class) 
 Company A, 105th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Ronssoy, France, September 
 29, 1918. During operations against the Hinden- 
 burg line, Private Robinton went forth, in the face 
 of unusually heavy machine-gun fire, to aid a 
 wounded comrade. He administered first aid, and, 
 while shielding the man from the enemy fire, he re- 
 ceived a severe wound in the back. Despite this 
 wound, he struggled back to safety, bringing his 
 comrade with him. Home address, AJex Robinton, 
 1 Rand Street, Ilion, N. Y. 
 
 ROBISON, EDWARD M Captain 
 
 _ 372d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Monthois, France, October 1-3, 1918. Al- 
 though he was severely wounded, he remained with 
 his battalion for two days, continuously under 
 heavy shell and machine-gun fire, encouraging his 
 men and inspiring them by his example. He led 
 them to the attack until he collapsed from the effects 
 of his wound. Home address, Mrs. Mable I. Robi- 
 son, wife, 3227 St. Paul Avenue, Milwaukee, Wis. 
 
 ROCHFORT, JAMES J Sergeant 
 
 Company B, 131st Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near St. Hilaire Woods, France, 
 November 9, 1918. With utter disregard of per- 
 sonal danger, he advanced alone and attacked a 
 machine-gun nest which was inflicting heavy casual- 
 ties on his company. Exposing himself to heavy fire 
 he killed two of the gun crew and routed the others, 
 allowing his company to resume the advance. 
 Home address, Mrs. Anna M. Rochfort, mother, 
 1472 Indiana Avenue, Chicago, 111. 
 
 ROCHFORD, PATRICK .... Private 
 Company L, 308th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action west of St. Juvin, France, Octo- 
 ber 16, 1918. Private Rochford, with another sol- 
 dier, volunteered to cross a level open space for 600 
 
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 yards swept by converging machine-gun fire to de- 
 liver a message to the front line, undeterred by the 
 knowledge that six other soldiers had been wounded 
 in a similar attempt. Crawling from one shell hole 
 to another, he succeeded in reaching the front line 
 and delivering the message. Home address, Mrs. 
 Mary O'Malley, sister, 73 Smith Street, Roxbury, 
 Mass. 
 
 ROCHKIND, WILLIAM .... Corporal 
 Company I, 305th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near St. Juvin, France, October 
 16, 1918. While leading a reconnaissance patrol of 
 eight men. Corporal Rochkind encountered severe 
 machine-gun fire, which forced him to take cover. 
 While attempting to move his patrol to another 
 place during a lull in the firing, one man was killed 
 and another wounded. Placing his men under cover 
 he alone ventured forth to the aid of the wounded 
 man, who was lying exposed to the enemy fire, plac- 
 ing him on his back and carrying him to safety. 
 Home address, Hodes Rochkind, father, Obtchuga, 
 Russia. 
 
 ROCK, WILLIAM C. . . Second Lieutenant 
 Deceased. 30l8t Battalion, Tank Corps. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Molain, 
 France, October 17, 1918. Lieutenant Rock was in 
 charge of a tank when it was struck by three shells 
 from a German trench mortar, which set fire to the 
 tank and knocked the track off. He assisted in ex- 
 tricating the wounded men from the tank and car- 
 rying them to the only available cover. In attempt- 
 ing to put an enemy machine-gun out of action with 
 his pistol, he was killed. Next of kin, W. D. Rock, 
 father, 1929 Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 
 
 ROCKEY, KELLER E Captain 
 
 1st Battalion, 6th Regiment, U. S. M. C. At 
 Chateau-Thierry, France, on June 6, 1918, he per- 
 formed distinguished service by bringing up sup>- 
 ports and placing them in the front lines at great 
 personal exposure, showing exceptional ability and 
 extraordinary heroism. He was indefatigable and 
 invaluable in carrying forward the attack and or- 
 ganizing and holding the position. Home address, 
 Mrs. Frances M. Rockey, wife. Lakeside, Virginia 
 Beach, Va. 
 
 ROCKWELL, JOHN Private 
 
 Company G, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action south of Soissons, France, July 18, 
 1918. With Jerome Buschman, private; William F. 
 Rockwell, private; Alfred Shimamowski, private, 
 and Watzlaw Viniarsky, private, all of the same 
 company, Private Rockwell distinguished himself 
 by attacking a party of more than 60 Germans and, 
 in an intense and desperate hand-to-hand fight, suc- 
 ceeded in kilUng 22 men and capturing 40 men and 
 five machine-guns. Home address, Mrs. Elizabeth 
 Rockwell, R. F. D. 5, Rockwell Springs, N.Y. 
 
 ROCKWELL, MERL C Private 
 
 Headquarters Company, 6th Regiment, U. S. 
 M. C. Near Torcy, France, on the night of June 4, 
 1918, as a member of a raiding patrol, he displayed 
 great courage and devotion by fearlessly entering 
 extremely dangerous areas and obtaining informa- 
 tion imperatively necessary to the success of subse- 
 quent operations. Home address, Mrs. Katie Rock- 
 well, mother, Holly, Colo. 
 
 ROCKWELL, WILLIAM F Private 
 
 Company G, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action south of Soissons, France, July 18, 
 1918. With John Rockwell, private; Jerome 
 Buschman, sergeant; Alfred Shimamowski, private; 
 and Watzlaw Vinairsky, private, all of the same com- 
 pany. Private Rockwell distinguished himself by 
 attacking a party of more than 60 Germans and, in 
 an intense and desperate hand-to-hand bght, suc- 
 
 ceeded in kilUng 22 men and capturing 40 men and 
 five machine-guns. Home address, Mrs. Elizabeth 
 Rockwell, mother, R. F. D. 5, Rockwell Springs, 
 
 N.Y. 
 
 ROCKWOOD, RICHARD B. Second Lieutenant 
 Deceased. _310th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Thiaucourt, France, Septem- 
 ber 26, 1918. Entrusted with an important mes- 
 sage from the brigade commander to an infantry 
 unit, he fearlessly crossed a shell-swept area, deliv- 
 ered the message, and, while returning with the re- 
 ply, was mortally wounded by a shell fragment. 
 With great effort, notwithstanding his wound, he 
 delivered the reply to the message and fell uncon- 
 scious, dying shortly after. Next of kin, Mrs. W. E. 
 Rockwood, mother, 15 Clark Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. 
 
 RODAKIS, NICHOLAS .... Sergeant 
 4th Australian Maohine-Gun Battalion, British 
 Expeditionary Forces, attached to Machine-Gun 
 Company, 105th Infantry. For extraordinary hero- 
 ism in action near Ronssoy, France, September 29, 
 1918. Organizing troops from different units, he ex- 
 hibited great bravery and dash in leading them into 
 effective combat, inspiring all by his courage and 
 fearlessness. 
 
 RODGERS. JAMES F Private 
 
 Company L, 63d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Waereghem, Belgium, Octo- 
 ber 31, 1918. When intense fire of enemy machine- 
 guns had held up the advance of two of our com- 
 panies, and the enemy threatened to close in on our 
 troops. Private Rodgers accompanied a squad of 
 men forward to a point where he could most effect- 
 ively use his automatic rifle. After the squad leader 
 and two men had been killed he remained at his post 
 and forced the advance German posts to retire, mak- 
 ing possible the continuance of the progress of our 
 companies. Home address, Charley Rodgers, Thur- 
 man. Neb. 
 
 RODGERS, JOHN W Sergeant 
 
 Deceased. 43d Company, 6th Regiment, U. S. 
 M. C. Killed in action at Chateau-Thierry, France, 
 June 6, 1918. He gave the supreme proof of that 
 extraordinary heroism which will serve as an exam- 
 ple to hitherto untried troops. Next of kin. Miss 
 Elsie M. Rodgers, sister, Equality, 111. 
 
 RODGERS, MARTIS S. . Gunnery Sergeant 
 Company M, 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near the Champagne 
 sector, France, October 4, 1918. Even after being 
 wounded Sergeant Rodgers volunteered and led a 
 patrol into No Man's Land and succeeded in return- 
 ing with four wounded comrades. After his platoon 
 commander had been wounded, he assumed com- 
 mand and led the men through most trying and dif- 
 ficult conditions, until a second wound forced his 
 removal to the rear. Home address, Lonzer E. Rod- 
 gers, father, Gordo, Ala. 
 
 RODGERS, WILLES Private 
 
 Company M, 130th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Consenvoye, France, October 
 10, 1918. Although suffering painfully from an in- 
 fected hand. Private Rodgers acted as stretcher 
 bearer while his company was in action. He made 
 five trips to the dressing stations, a total distance of 
 about 25 miles, and was under shell fire at all stages 
 of his journey. Home address, Nathaniel Rodgers, 
 father, Argenta, 111. 
 
 ROGERS, ALAN . . . Second Lieutenant 
 307th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near La Palletta Pavillion, France, October 4, 
 1918. Having taken command of his company after 
 the company commander and second in command 
 had been wounded. Lieutenant Rogers personally 
 
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 undertook a reconnaisaance of the front line. 
 Crawling forward alone under intense rifle and ma- 
 chine-gun fire for 200 yards, to within 30 yards of an 
 enemy machine-gun nest, he was seriously wounded 
 in the knee, but, applying a tourniquet to his leg, 
 he succeeded in crawling back to his company. 
 Here he resumed command, and, though suffering 
 intense pain, gave instructions for repelling an ex- 
 pected counterattack, directing that no man be 
 taken from the firing line to carry him to the rear. 
 For seven hours after being wounded he remained 
 with his command, inspiring his men by his forti- 
 tude and courage. Home address, Mrs. Frank 
 Rogers, mother, 129 East Eighty-second Street, 
 New York City. 
 
 ROGERS, BENJAMIN F 
 
 Pharmacist's Mate (Second Class) 
 U. S. N., attached to 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action near St. 
 Etienne, France, October 4, 1918. Pharmacist's 
 Mate Rogers left his shelter and went beyond our 
 most advanced positions giving first aid to the 
 wounded under machine-gun and shell fire until all 
 had been cared for and evacuated. Home address, 
 Mrs. Dan Murphy, mother, Cresham, Ore. 
 
 ROGERS, FRED Sergeant 
 
 Deceased. Company D, 167th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action northeast of Chateau- 
 Thierry, at Croix Rouge Farm, France, July 26, 
 1918. After being wounded in the head he contin- 
 ued his advance on the enemy with his platoon until 
 more severely wounded. He died as a result of his 
 injuries. Next of kin, Mrs. J. T. Rogers, mother, 
 Bessemer, Ala. 
 
 ROGERS, HARRY . . . Second Lieutenant 
 Deceased. 308th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Binarville, France, October 
 2-6, 1918. He was in command of a detachment 
 comprising part of two battalions which were cut off 
 and surrounded by the enemy in the Argonne Forest, 
 France. During the days of the isolation from 
 friendly troops, he was on the exposed flank without 
 food. Although under a heavy concentration of 
 fire from enemy machine-guns and snipers, by his 
 personal example of calmness he kept his men in 
 order and helped repel counterattacks. This in- 
 trepid officer was killed in action October 6, 1918. 
 Next of kin, S. D. Rogers, uncle, R. F. D. 4. 
 Hastings, Neb. 
 
 ROGERS, VERNE E. . . Second Lieutenant 
 104th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Avillers, France, September 13, 1918. 
 When a section of his platoon was being held up by 
 machine-gun fire, Lieutenant Rogers directed an at- 
 tack on the nest, while he and a corporal attacked 
 from the opposite side, driving out and capturing 
 three of the enemy. Home address, W. J. Rogers, 
 father, BUssfield, Mich. 
 
 ROGERS, WILL Private 
 
 Company K, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 18, 
 1918. After a machine-gun had caused great losses 
 in his company, Private Rogers, with three other 
 soldiers, made an attack on the gun, which was 
 lodged in a deep ravine. After his companions had 
 been killed or wounded, he continued with the at- 
 tack and succeeded in silencing the gun. Home ad- 
 dress, Mrs. M. E. Foster, mother, 407 South Elgin 
 Street, Tulsa, Okla. 
 
 ROHAN, EDGAR A Private 
 
 Company A. 104th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Belleau and Epieds, France, 
 July 20-23, 1918. After recei\'ing several wounds 
 Private Rohan took charge of an automatic rifle and 
 continued in action for three days. Home address, 
 Mrs. J. P. Rohan, mother, New Durham, N. H. 
 
 ROLAIN, RAY Sergeant 
 
 Company L, 127th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Juvigny, France, August 31, 
 1918. He attacked a machine-gun nest single- 
 handed after the four soldiers accompanying him 
 had been wounded. He killed the operator of one 
 gun and captured the remainder of two gun crews 
 and both guns. Home address, Alfred Rolain, 
 father, 1254 Eagle Street, Rhinelander, Wis. 
 
 ROLFE, ONSLAW S Captain 
 
 7th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Fossoy, France, July 14-15, 1918. Dur- 
 ing the heavy enemy bombardment preceeding the 
 second battle of the Marne, Captain Rolfe, regi- 
 mental intelligence officer, voluntarily carried an 
 important message, in full view of the enemy, across 
 an open field to the support and reserve battalions 
 for the purpose of bringing up reinforcements. 
 Home address, Mrs. Onslaw S. Rolfe, wife, 825 
 Third Avenue, New Brighton, Pa. 
 
 ROONEY, EDWARD K Sergeant 
 
 Company K, 165th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Forrest of Parroy, France, 
 March 20, 1918. After having successfully passed 
 through an extraordinarily heavy barrage of gas and 
 high-explosive shells. Sergeant Rooney volunteered 
 and carried a message to the front line detachment, 
 which, up to that time, had been cut off from aU 
 communication with the company. Home address, 
 John Rooney, brother, 939 Sixth Avenue, New York 
 City. 
 
 ROONEY, PAUL N. A. . . First Lieutenant 
 Air Service. For repeated acts of extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Anstauville and Germonville, 
 France, July 22 and September 26, 1918. On July 
 22, near Anstauville, Lieutenant Rooney, with Lieu- 
 tenant Ferrenbach, was conducting an important 
 observation. At an altitude of 800 meters he was 
 several times attacked by enemy planes but refused 
 to leave his post until his balloon was set afire, and 
 only then after he had seen that his companion had 
 safely jumped. While descending his parachute was 
 almost hit by the falling balloon. He insisted upon 
 returning to his post, and was in the air again as 
 soon as another balloon could be inflated. On Sep- 
 tember 26, while adjusting artillery fire, his balloon 
 was attacked by three enemy planes (Fokker type) . 
 At imminent peril to his life he stuck to his post 
 until one plane dived directly at him. Lieutenant 
 Rooney would not leave the basket until his com- 
 panion. Lieutenant Montgomery, had jumped to 
 safety. Home address, Mrs. W. J. Rooney, mother, 
 14 Paris Street, East Boston, Mass. 
 
 ROOS, JAMES J First Lieutenant 
 
 Deceased. 108th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near St. Souplet, France, Octo- 
 ber 17, 1918. During the forcing of the La Selle 
 River, Lieutenant Roos made personal reconnais- 
 sances of the territory, under terrific machine-gun 
 fire, before leading his men in attack. Advancing 
 to a farm which was strongly fortified by the enemy, 
 he scattered his men about the buildings from which 
 a deadly fire was pouring, and, advancing alone into 
 the building, captured nearly 200 Germans at the 
 point of his pistol. He was killed in attack the fol- 
 lowing morning. Next of kin, Mrs. James J. Roos, 
 wife, Dover. Ga. 
 
 RORISON, HARMON C. . . First Lieutenant 
 Aviation Section, 22d Aero Squadron. For extra- 
 ordinary heroism in action near Beaumont, France, 
 November 3, 1918. While on a bombing mission 
 with five other pilots, Lieutenant Rorison's patrol 
 was attacked by 18 enemy planes (Fokker type). 
 Three of his comrades were immediately shot down, 
 but he continued in the fight for 30 minutes and 
 destroyed two Fokkers, which were attacking the 
 other two members of his patrol. With his plane bad- 
 ly damaged and himself wounded, he succeeded in 
 
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 ehooting down another Fokker just before one of his 
 guns was put out of action. By skillfully maneuver- 
 ing he shook off the rest of the Fokkers and reached 
 his lines, 15 miles, away, in safety. Home address, 
 Charles C. Chadbourn, uncle, Wilmington, N. C. 
 
 RORTY, JAMES H Private 
 
 U. S. Ambulance Service, Unit No. 647. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Sommerance, 
 France, October 11, 1918. Private Rorty was re- 
 lieved from duty as a mechanic in order that he 
 might serve as aid on cars during the Argonne offen- 
 sive. While engaged in evacuating wounded from a 
 culvert not far from enemy outposts, fragments of a 
 shell pierced his clothing, and although he was suf- 
 fering from shock he repeatedly ran ahead in the 
 dark to guide the car over a road partly destroyed 
 by shells and still under enemy machine-gun fire. 
 Returning with relief cars, he again served as guide 
 and as stretcher bearer until the evacutaion was 
 completed. Home address, M. C. Rorty, brother, 
 Great Neck, Long Island, N. Y. 
 
 ROSE, DECATUR F Private 
 
 Company K, 119th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near St. Souplet, France, October 
 11, 1918. During an attack by his regiment he was 
 carrying a message from his platoon commander to 
 company headquarters. On the way he met an en- 
 emy patrol, and, although alone, immediately 
 opened fire upon them, continuing to fire after being 
 wounded in both legs, until the enemy had been 
 completely routed. Home address, S. L. Rose, 
 father, Unaka, N. C. 
 
 ROSE, HAROLD W. . , Private (First Class) 
 364th Ambulance Company, 316th Sanitary 
 Train. For repeated acts of extraordinary heroism 
 in action near Very, France, September 28 to Octo- 
 ber 4, 1918, and at Audenarde, Belgium, November 
 4, 1918. _ During the offensive in the Forest of Ar- 
 gonne this soldier displayed unusual courage and de- 
 vition to duty in driving a motorcycle for his com- 
 manding oflScer and also in performing liaison ser- 
 vice. He repeatedly showed utter disregard for his 
 own life by riding through areas and over roads that 
 were being heavily shelled by the enemy. He was 
 for three days and nights without rest and with very 
 little food. When his motorcycle was disabled by 
 shell fire, he continued on foot and delivered a mes- 
 sage as he collapsed from exhaustion. On Novem- 
 ber 4 he drove a motorcycle with his commanding 
 oflBcer into the town of Audenarde to search for 
 wounded, faithfully performing his duty where the 
 streets had been blown up and timbers from bom- 
 barded buildings were falling around him. Home 
 address, Mrs. Mary Rose, mother, 3438 Thirty-fifth 
 Avenue, Oakland, Cal. 
 
 ROSENBERGER, G. V. . Private (First Class) 
 Medical Detachment, 311th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Vieville-en-Haye, 
 France, September 25-26, 1918. Private Rosenber- 
 ger, with another soldier, had advanced to an ex- 
 posed position and then was administering first aid 
 to a wounded man, when suddenly surrounded and 
 captured by a party of the enemy. While being 
 taken toward the German lines Private Rosenberger 
 and his companion attacked their captors and suc- 
 ceeded in freeing themselves, at the same time cap- 
 turing two Germans, whom they brought to battal- 
 ion headquarters, together with the wounded man. 
 Home address, Mrs. J. B. Rosenberger, mother, 
 Bloomsbury, N. J. 
 
 ROSENFELD, MERRILL . First Lieutenant 
 Deceased. 115th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Verdun, France. During the 
 various offensives of his regiment in the vicinity of 
 the Meuse River, Lieutenant Rosenfeld displayed 
 the greatest bravery and coolness. He met his 
 death while leading a group that silenced an enemy 
 
 machine-gun menacing his right flank. Next of kin, 
 Israel Rosenfeld, father, 2221 Eutaw Place, Balti- 
 more, Md. 
 
 ROSENWALD, JOHN P. . . First Lieutenant 
 Deceased. Medical Department, 151st Field Ar- 
 tillery. He twice entered the quarry of Battery C, 
 ISlst Field Artillery, under heavy shell fire, during 
 the action at Pexonne, France, on March 5, 1918, in 
 order to care for the wounded. He died May 6, 
 1918, of wounds received in action. Next of kin, 
 Mrs. J. P. Rosenwald, wife, 902 West Franklin Ave- 
 nue, Minneapolis, Minn. 
 
 ROSKOSKI, FRANK J Sergeant 
 
 Company F, 302d Engineers. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Villersavoye, France, August 
 18, 1918. Sergeant Roskoski voluntarily plunged 
 into the Vesle River to rescue some soldiers who had 
 fallen into the water with full packs while crossing a 
 footbridge and were in danger of drowning. In 
 order to see, he removed his gas mask, and, as a re- 
 sult, was severely gassed. Home address, Mrs. 
 Josephine Roskoski, mother, 1488 Bondell Avenue, 
 Bronx, N. Y. 
 
 ROSKOWSKI, JOHN Private 
 
 Deceased. Company C, 1st Engineers. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Soissons, France, 
 July 20, 1918. When volunteers were called for by 
 his company commander, Private Roskowski volun- 
 teered and rescued wounded comrades from a bar- 
 rage. Although wounded in the performance of 
 these heroic deeds, he continued until killed by shell 
 fire. Next of kin, Joe Roskowski, uncle, 1443 Au- 
 gusta Street, Chicago, III. 
 
 ROSS, CARL G. R. . . . First Lieutenant 
 105th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion east of Ronssoy, France, September 29, 1918. 
 When his company was held up by an enemy ma- 
 chine-gun post he advanced alone against it and suc- 
 ceeded in putting it out of action, exhibiting great 
 bravery and gallantry, which was a splendid exam- 
 ple to all ranks. Home address, Mrs. John Ross, 
 mother, 17 West 103d Street, New York City. 
 
 ROSS, CLEO J First Lieutenant 
 
 Deceased. Air Service. For extraordinary hero- 
 ism in action near Brabant, France, September 26, 
 1918. Lieutenant Ross was engaged in an impor- 
 tant observation, regulating artillery fire, when his 
 balloon was attacked by enemy planes. One of the 
 planes dived from a cloud and fired at the balloon, 
 setting fire to it, and although he could have jumped 
 from the basket at once he refused to leave until his 
 companion, a student observer, had jumped. Lieu- 
 tenant Ross then leaped, but it was too late, for the 
 burning balloon dropped on his parachute. He was 
 dashed to the ground from a height of 300 meters 
 and killed instantly. Next of kin, E. M. Ross, 
 father, Titusville, Pa. ' 
 
 ROSS, DOUGLASS R Private 
 
 Company K, 101st Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Vaux, France, July 16, 1918. 
 He killed two of the enemy who were attempting to 
 establish a machine-gun position in a railroad sta- 
 tion and captured their macMne-guns. Later, the 
 same day, when snipers were working in a ravine 
 near the American line, he, with two other soldiers, 
 went forward to drive them back. One of his com- 
 rades was killed, but he, with great daring, attacked 
 the Germans, killing one and wounding another. 
 Home address, Hugh T. Ross, father, 66 Main 
 Street, Hall, Mass. 
 
 ROSS, EARL Corporal 
 
 Company B, 5th Ammunition Train. For extra- 
 ordinary heroism in action near Septsarges, France, 
 October 24, 1918. When an enemy shell struck 
 
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 some pyrotechnics stored in the ammunition dump 
 of his organization, Corporal Ross directed and as- 
 sisted in the removal of inflammable material and 
 placing the fire under control. Through his coolness 
 and courage, the destruction of a large quantity of 
 nearby ammunition was avoided. Home address, 
 Mrs. Eliza Ross, mother. Savannah, 111. 
 
 ROSS, HIRUM E Major 
 
 Medical Corps, 18th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Villers-Tournelle, France, 
 May 3-4, 1918. While under heavy bombardment 
 and working in an area saturated with gas, Major 
 Ross showed extreme gallantry and efficiency in car- 
 ing for the more dangerously wounded, removing his 
 mask at times during the attack to better ascertain 
 the extent of the wound. It was while thus acting 
 that he was severely gassed. Home address, H.N. 
 Ross, father, 409 Chandler Street, Danville, 111. 
 
 ROSS, KARL E Sergeant 
 
 Deceased. Machine Gun Company, 363d Infan- 
 try. For extraordinary heroism near Weareghem, 
 Belgium, October 31, 1918. At a distance of less 
 than 200 meters from the enemy. Sergeant Ross set 
 up and directed the fire of his guns, exposed during 
 the whole operations to direct enemy fire. He killed 
 one gunner and, while searching for the Hun on his 
 flank, was himself killed. Next of kin, David Ross, 
 545 Popular Street, West Stockton, Cal. 
 
 ROSS, LEO L Corporal 
 
 Company D, 361st Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Gesnes, France, September 
 26, 1918. When the advance of his battalion was 
 held up by an enemy machine-gun nest. Corporal 
 Ross, in company with an oflScer, crossed the enemy 
 wire, took the position, and captured four prisoners 
 and two machine-guns. On the same day, accom- 
 panied by two other soldiers, he captured three 
 machine-guns and 26 prisoners. Home address, 
 Walter Ross, father, Solano, N. M. 
 
 ROSS, LLOYD D Major 
 
 168th Infantry. He displayed notable gallantry 
 on March 9, 1918, in leading a command of untried 
 men in company with French troops in a successful 
 raid on enemy trenches in the Salient du Feys, 
 France. By his heroic conduct he inspired both his 
 own men and the men of our ally participating in 
 the operation. An oak-leaf cluster is awarded Major 
 Ross for the following acts of distinguished service: 
 The courage, resolution, and resource of Major Ross 
 as battalion commander made possible the success- 
 ful capture of Hills 288, 242, and Cote de Chatillon, 
 France, October 14, 15 and 16, 1918, which was ac- 
 complished only after the most desperate fighting 
 through wire and trenches against a resolute and de- 
 termined defense invoh-ing frequent and bitter 
 counterattacks. His brilliant and determined lea- 
 dership was an example and inspiration to the entire 
 command. Home address, Mrs. L. D. Ross, wife, 
 605 Hammond Street, Red Oak, Iowa. 
 
 ROSSUM, HAAKON Corporal 
 
 Company G, 308th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Charlevaux, France, October 
 3-7, 1918. During the five days that his battalion 
 was cut off and surrounded by the enemy, and 
 throughout these five days of hunger, suffering, and 
 enemy attacks. Corporal Rossum commanded an 
 advanced outpost, in a position exposed to each hos- 
 tile onslaught. He was subjected constantly to fire 
 from snipers, machine-guns, trench mortars, and 
 hand grenades. By his high courage, personal ex- 
 ample and inspiring leadership, he defeated all at- 
 tempts of the enemy to force his post back, and, by 
 so doing, aided materially in the defense of his sec- 
 tion of the line. Home address, Marv Rossum, wife, 
 251 Fifty-second Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. 
 
 ROTE, TOBIN C. . . . First Lieutenant 
 357th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Fey-en-Haye, France, September 12, 
 1918. Lieutenant Rote displayed daring in rushing 
 machine-gun emplacements in the path of his 
 platoon. Single-handed he captured crews and 
 emplacements of enemy machine guns. Home 
 address, Mrs. Josephine C. Rote, mother, 116 East 
 Cypress Street, San Antonio, Texas. 
 
 ROTHWELL, ROBERT .... Corporal 
 Battery F, 10th Field Artillery. For extraor- 
 dinary heroism in action nearGrfives Farm, France, 
 July 15, 1918. Responding to a call for volunteers, 
 Rothwell, with eight other soldiers, manned two 
 guns of a French battery which had been deserted 
 by the French during the unprecedented fire after 
 many casualties had been inflicted on their forces. 
 For two hours he remained at his post and poured 
 an effective fire into the ranks of the enemy. Home 
 address, Thomas Rothwell, father, 2 Chapman 
 Street, Bolten, Lancashire, England. 
 
 ROUNDS, CHARLES D Corporal 
 
 Company M, 60th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near San De Laveline and Clery 
 Legrande, France, June 29, 1918, and October 28, 
 1918. On June 29 Corporal Rounds was driven out 
 of his post by hand grenades and machine-gun fire. 
 After the grenades had exploded, he reentered his 
 post under machine-gun fire and drove the German 
 gunners away with his automatic rifle. On October 
 28 he located several machine-gun nests and a bat- 
 tery of field artillery and returned with information 
 which made it possible to destroy them. Home ad- 
 dredd, Fred Rounds, father, Witherbee, N. Y. 
 
 ROUNDS, HAROLD E Private 
 
 Company L, 101st Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Vaux, France, July 20, 1918. 
 Private Rounds, Corporal Austin J. Kelley, and Pri- 
 vate John J. Grady penetrated the enemy's Unes in 
 the face of machine-gun fire, captured a machine- 
 gun and its crew, and returned with valuable infor- 
 mation concerning the enemy's positions. Home ad- 
 dress, Mrs. Ethel Rounds, mother, 247 Ferry Street, 
 Maiden, Mass. 
 
 ROUSCH, JOSEPH R Private 
 
 103d Ambulance Company, 101st Sanitary Train. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action north of Cha- 
 teau-Thierry, France, July 18, 1918. While assist- 
 ing a wounded infantry soldier under heavy shell fire 
 he was severely wounded in the face. Although hia 
 injury was more serious than that of the man whom 
 he was attending, he carried the latter to an aid sta- 
 tion, after which he voluntarily returned and assist- 
 ed in first-aid work, inspiring his comrades by his ex- 
 ample. Home address, Manis Rousch, father, Dra- 
 per, S. D. 
 
 ROUSSEL, JEAN . . CavaUer (First Class) 
 3d Company, 12th R. C. P., French Army. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near St. Mihiel, 
 France, September 12, 13, 1918. While engaged on 
 liaison duty with his platoon in the front line, Cava- 
 lier Roussel displayed remarkable daring in an en- 
 counter with ten of the enemy. After seizing a rifle 
 from the hands of one of them, he succeeded in dis- 
 arming the others and brought them to our lines. 
 
 ROWAN, CHARLES R. . . First Lieutenant 
 Deceased. 110th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Apremont, France, Septem- 
 ber 29, 1918. Being familiar with the ground over 
 which an attack was to be made, he volunteered to 
 leave his own company in the reserve and lead an- 
 other company which was without oflBcers. The 
 enemy attacked before our own operations were be- 
 gun, and he was wounded by a machine-gun bullet. 
 
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 ExemplifyiDg in the highest degree the spirit of self- 
 sacrifice and devotion to duty, he remained with his 
 command for an hour and a half until the hostile at- 
 tack was repulsed. He has since died from the 
 wounds received in this engagement. Next of kin, 
 Mrs. Richard M. Rowan, mother, Altoona, Pa. 
 
 ROWAN, HOBART P Corporal 
 
 Company A, 116th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Samogneux, France, October 
 9, 1918. After being painfully wounded this soldier 
 continued to lead his squad against a machine-gun 
 and silenced it, thereby saving his company many 
 casualties. Home address, Mrs. C. O. Rowan, 
 Greenville, Va. 
 
 ROWAN, PAUL C First Sergeant 
 
 Deceased. Company D, 61st Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action at Cunel, France, Oc- 
 tober 14, 1918. In the absence of a commissioned 
 ofiicer, and under heavy shell and machine-gun fire, 
 Sergeant Rowan succeeded in reorganizing the units 
 of his command, and by his fearless example greatly 
 increased the morale of his company. He success- 
 fully led them to the attack until he was killed by 
 shell fire. Next of kin, Mrs. Clara Oxford, mother, 
 Elizabethtown, 111. 
 
 ROWBOTTOM, RAYMOND G. . . Corporal 
 Company E, 111th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Fismette, France, August 12, 
 1918. With an automatic rifle team, he occupied a 
 house in an advanced position west of Fismette, on 
 the night of August 12, the loss of which would have 
 jeopardized his company's position and hindered the 
 military operations then taking place. The enemy 
 shot a flare into the house, setting fire to it, but Cor- 
 poral Rowbottom and a companion, under machine- 
 gun and sniper fire in a brilliantly lighted room, ex- 
 tinguished the flames. Home address, Mrs. Nancy 
 Sold, 630 Center Street, Pittsburgh, Pa. 
 
 ROWE, GEORGE Sergeant 
 
 Company I, 107th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Ronssoy, France, September 
 29, 1918. Although seriously wounded. Sergeant 
 Rowe continued to lead his platoon in operations 
 against the Hindenburg line, refusing to be evacuat- 
 ed, until ordered to the rear by his commanding 
 ofl5cer. Home address, Mrs. William H. Rowe, 
 mother, Ossining, N. Y. 
 
 ROWE, GUY I Major 
 
 Infantry. Fourteen and a half hours on July 15, 
 1918, he held his battalion in an advanced and ex- 
 posed position on the Marne, east of Chateau- 
 Thierry, France, although violently and persistently 
 attacked on his front and on both flanks by greatly 
 superior enemy forces. Home address, Mrs. Kath- 
 erine C. Rowe, wife, 3712 Park Boulevard, San 
 Diego, Cal. 
 
 ROWLEY, JOSEPH C Sergeant 
 
 Deceased. Company M, 311th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Grand-Pr6, 
 France, October 25, 1918. Assisting his company 
 commander in organizing positions and liaison, Ser- 
 geant Rowley showed great bravery and devotion to 
 duty. Although wounded in the first combat with 
 the enemy, he continued with his work, declining to 
 be evacuated. While patrolling between outposts 
 he was killed. Next of kin, Stultz Rowley, father. 
 Port Norris, N. J. 
 
 ROY, JOHN W Bugler 
 
 Company H, 104th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action in the Belleau Woods, France, 
 July 18 and 19, 1918. He displayed notable bravery 
 in delivering messages through violent shell fire. 
 At one time, after three other runners had been 
 killed and a fourth wounded, he passed over the 
 
 same route, undaunted, to carry a message vitally 
 necessary to the successful operation of his com- 
 pany. Home address, Mrs. Josephine Roy, mother, 
 117 Southgate Street, Worcester, Mass. 
 
 ROYSTER, THOMAS H. . , First Lieutenant 
 Medical Corps, 30th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Crezancy, France, July 15, 
 1918. When casualties during offensive of July 15 
 had become so great that it was necessary to work in 
 the open. Lieutenant Royster exposed himself to the 
 severe fire for ten hours, dressing and caring for the 
 wounded. Home address, G. B. Royster, father, 
 Virgilina, Va. 
 
 ROZELLA, GEORGE F., Jr. Lieutenant Colonel 
 22d Infantry. For three days near Cantigny, 
 France, May 28-30, 1918, he withstood German as- 
 saults under intense bombardment, heroically expos- 
 ing himself to fire constantly in order to command 
 his battalion effectively, and although his command 
 lost half its officers and 30 per cent of its men, he 
 held his position and prevented a break in the line at 
 that point. Home address, Miss Carrie Rozella, 
 sister, 3417 Wendelken Avenue, Dallas, Texas. 
 
 RUANE, EDWARD T. . . . First Sergeant 
 Deceased. Company B, 105th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action east of Ronssoy, 
 France, September 29, 1918. During the operations 
 against the Hindenburg line Sergeant Ruane, with 
 an oflBcer and two other sergeants, occupied an out- 
 post position in advance of the line, which was at- 
 tacked by a superior force of the enemy. Sergeant 
 Ruane assisted in repulsing this attack and in killing 
 ten Germans, capturing five, and driving off the 
 others. The bravery and determination displayed 
 by this group was an inspiration to all who wit- 
 nessed it. Next of kin, John Ruane, father, 74 
 Lancaster Street, Cohoes, N. Y. 
 
 RUANE, MICHAEL Private 
 
 Company C, 165th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Villers-sur-Fere, Aisne, 
 France, July 31, 1918. Private Ruane went to the 
 rescue of two wounded men over ground so swept 
 by machine-gun fire that two men had been killed 
 and one wounded previously in the attempt; and 
 succeeded in carrying the two wounded men safely 
 to shelter. Home address, Mrs. Mary Monahan, 
 sister, 1111 Southern Boulevard, Bronx, New York 
 City. 
 
 RUBEL, ALBERT C Captain 
 
 304th Engineers. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Montfaucon, France, September 26, 
 1918. While reconnoitering to locate the Avocourt- 
 Malancourt Road he was held up by an enemy ma- 
 chine-gun on the parapet of a trench running para- 
 llel to the road. He proceeded ahead of two men 
 of his platoon and personally disposed of two Ger- 
 man gunners. Home address, Mrs. N. W. Rubel, 
 mother, 421 North Broadway, Greensburg, Ind. 
 
 RUCKER, EDWARD WILLIAM . . . 
 
 First Lieutenant 
 
 27th Aero Squadron, Signal Corps. Outnumber- 
 ed and handicapped by his presence far behind the 
 German lines, he and three flying companions 
 fought brilliantly a large group of enemy planes, 
 bringing down or putting to flight all in the attack- 
 ing party, while performing an important mission 
 near Luneville, France, on June 13, 1918. Home 
 address, N. W. Rucker, father, Fayette, Mo. 
 
 RUDDOCK, ALEXANDER L. Supply Sergeant 
 Deceased. Company M, 60th infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Bois-de-Juvigny, 
 France, October 12, 1918. Having been left behind 
 to care for the equipment of the company, and, see- 
 ing the difficult position in which the company had 
 
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 been placed and noticing that a large number of his 
 comrades were being evacuated because of wounds, 
 Sergeant Ruddock joined the company and assisted 
 in pushing the advance to its objective. He re- 
 mained until the remnants of the command had 
 been ordered back out of range of friendly artillery. 
 He was rnortally wounded on November 10, 1918, 
 after routing out two machine-gun nests. Next of 
 kin, Alexander M. Ruddock, father, 433 East Elev- 
 enth Street, Chester, Pa. 
 
 RUDOLPH, EDWARD W Private 
 
 Headquarters Company, 30th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Mezy, France, 
 July 15, 1918. Private Rudolph successfully car- 
 ried messages through terrific artillery and machine- 
 gun fire and was twice wounded while performing 
 the mission. Home address, Mrs. E. W. Rudolph, 
 wife, 328 Fulton Street, Carthage, Mo. 
 
 RUDOLPH, MARTIN C Captain 
 
 11th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action at Vi6ville-en-Haye, France, September 12, 
 1918, and near Cunel, France, October 21, 1918. 
 When an enemy machine gun suddenly opened 
 fire on his company Captain Rudolph signaled the 
 platoon on his right to execute a flanking move- 
 ment, while he advanced alone toward the gun. He 
 killed the enemy gunner with his pistol and captured 
 the remainder of the crew. He then ordered the 
 captured gun carried along in the advance, and 200 
 yards farther used it successfully in silencing another 
 enemy machine gun which was holding up his 
 company. Captain Rudolph was severely wounded 
 by a hand grenade on October 21, but refused to go 
 to the rear, and remained with his company for 12 
 hours, inspiring his men to hold an important posi- 
 tion against a superior force of the enemy. Home 
 address, Mrs. Vivian P. Rudolph, 86 Smith Street, 
 Charieston, S. C. 
 
 RUE, LAWRENCE E Sergeant 
 
 Company E, 132d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Consenvoye, France, Octo- 
 ber 9, 1918. Sergeant Rue had led his platoon to its 
 objective, when orders were received to shift the line 
 in preparation for a hostile counterattack. He 
 thereupon opened fire with an automatic rifle and 
 remained behind, under heavy artillery and ma- 
 chine-gun fire until the last man of his platoon had 
 reached the newly designated line. Home address, 
 Mrs. Cora Sponagle, 3917-A Flad Avenue, St. 
 Louis, Mo. 
 
 RUHL, GEORGE E Private 
 
 Company A, 110th Machine-Gun Battalion. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Bois de Con- 
 senvoye, France, October 23, 1918. Under a heavy 
 artillery barrage sheltered a wounded comrade. 
 Home address, William Ruhl, father, 305 North 
 Center Street, Cumberland, Md. 
 
 RULAND, HENRY F Private 
 
 Ambulance Company No. 357, 315th Sanitary 
 Train. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
 Vilcey-sur-Trey, France, September 12, 1918. With 
 another soldier. Private Ruland left the shelter of 
 a wood and went forward to rescue a soldier who 
 had fallen wounded on a hill under constant machine- 
 gun and shell fire. While they were carrying him 
 back on a litter he was again wounded and the 
 litter was struck twice by machine-gun bullets, but 
 they suceeded in carrying him back to safety, 
 thereby saving his life. Home address, Mrs. Emma 
 Ruland, Brenham, Texas. 
 
 RULE, EDGAR J Sergeant 
 
 Headquarters Company, 10th Field Artillery. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action near Courboin, 
 France, July 14-15, 1918. Sergeant Rule, who was 
 of a telephone detail, fearlessly repaired lines under 
 heavy fire of gas and high-explosive shells until the 
 
 lines were cut beyond repair, when he volunteered 
 and carried messages through the bombardment. 
 Home address, Mrs. Mary E. Rule, mother, 1416 
 Marshall Street, Boone, Iowa. 
 
 RUMBERGER, HAROLD P. . . . Private 
 Company B, 316th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bois de Montfaucon, France, 
 September 26, 1918. Failing to reduce a machine- 
 gun nest with his rifle, he returned, procured an 
 automatic rifle, attacked the nest the second time, 
 and successfully reduced it. Home address, G. E. 
 Rumberger, father, 21 West Third Street, Waynes- 
 boro, Pa. 
 
 RUMMELL, LESLIE J. . . First Lieutenant 
 Air Service, 93d Aero Squadron. For extraordin- 
 ary heroism in action in the region of Mosery, 
 France, September 29, 1918. Lieutenant Rummell, 
 leading a patrol of three planes, sighted an enemy 
 biplane which was protected by seven machines 
 (Fokker type). Despite the tremendous odds, he 
 led his patrol to the attack and destroyed the Di 
 Nash plane. By his superior maneuvering and 
 leadership, four more of the enemy planes were des- 
 troyed and the remaining three retired. Home ad- 
 dress, Alfred T. Rummell, brother, Pennington and 
 Johnson Streets, Newark, N. J. 
 
 RUNDQUIST, OSCAR A Sergeant 
 
 Deceased. Company I, 126th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Romagne, 
 France, October 9, 1918. Though mortally wound- 
 ed early in the assault, he continued to lead his men 
 in an attack on German machine-gun nests that 
 were holding up the advance of the American troops. 
 With marked coolness and bravery, he encouraged 
 his men until the objective had been reached, 
 shortly after which he fell dead from loss of blood. 
 Next of kin, Mrs. Olaf Rundquist, mother, 1017 
 Fourth Avenue, Big Rapids, Mich. 
 
 RUNNELLS, ERNEST P Private 
 
 101st Ambulance Company, 26th Division. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action at Wadonville, 
 France, September 25, 1918. He assisted in estab- 
 lishing a dressing station in a dugout in an advanced 
 position. When it was destroyed by a shell he 
 worked unceasingly in the open under fire from en- 
 emy machine-guns and snipers, caring for the 
 wounded. He remained at his post for several 
 hours after his station h'ld been ordered closed, 
 permitting neither his o^-n exhaustion nor the en- 
 emy fire to deter him from aiding the wounded. 
 Home address, Mrs. Clara F. Runnells, 6 Lyndon 
 Street, Concord, N. H. 
 
 RUNNING, TILMER A. . Second Lieutenant 
 Deceased. 114th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Verdun, France, October 12, 
 1918. While advancing on an enemy position, un- 
 der direct machine-gun fire, Lieutenant Running 
 was seriously wounded, but remained with his pla- 
 toon until he died. Next of kin, H. Running, father, 
 Viroqua, Wis. 
 
 RUPPEL, WILLIAM Sergeant 
 
 Company D, 6th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Fontaine, France, November 
 8, 1918. While in command of a flank platoon of 
 the battahon. Sergeant Ruppel overcame three en- 
 emy machine-gun groups, and personally led the 
 flanking patrols when his platoon was held up by 
 enemy machine-gun fire. Home address, Louis 
 Ruppel, father, Caldwell, Ohio. 
 
 RUSSELL, THOMAS N 
 
 Pharmacist's Mate (Second Class) 
 
 U. S. N., attached to 2d Battalion, 5th Regiment, 
 
 U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action 
 
 near Blanc Mont Ridge, France, October 4, 1918. 
 
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 HEROES ALL 
 
 Pharmacist's Mate Russell gave proof of remarkable 
 courage and disregard for personal safety by remain- 
 ing at his post for three days under heavy shell fire 
 rendering first aid to the wounded, even when his 
 dressing station was hit by a large shell. Home ad- 
 dress, Mrs. Maude E. Russell, mother. Long Beach, 
 Cal. 
 
 RUST, ALBERT L. . . . Master Engineer 
 Company D, 105th Engineers. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Bellicourt, France, September 
 29, 1918. He commanded a platoon of engineers, 
 following the first wave of the infantry for the pur- 
 pose of clearing a road for the artillery. Under 
 heavy shell and machine-gun fire, he directed the 
 work with exceptional ability, at one time leading 
 his platoon in advance of the infantry. By organiz- 
 ing covering parties and utilizing two automatic 
 riflemen, who had become separated from their own 
 unit, he kept his platoon intact, capturing 35 pris- 
 oners and cleaning out three machine-gun nests in 
 the course of his operations. While making a recon- 
 naissance ahead of his platoon he personally took 
 nine Germans, after wounding their officer. As a 
 result of his skillful leadership and gallant conduct 
 his mission was successfully carried out. Home ad- 
 dress, D. L. Rust, father, Morganto n, N. C. 
 
 RUTHERFORD, JAMES E. Private (First Class) 
 Machine-Gun Company, 325th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near St. Juvin, 
 France, October 12, 1918. At a critical moment 
 during a hostile counterattack. Private Ruther- 
 ford single-handed mounted a machine-gun, under 
 heavy enemy fire, and operated it at close range 
 against the advancing enemy, repulsing the coun- 
 terattack by his bravery. Home address, Edward 
 Rutherford, father, SomerviUe, Mass. 
 
 RYAN, FRANK W Private 
 
 Headquarters Company, 122d Field Artillery. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action near Nouart, 
 France, November 1-9, 1918. Maintaining a tele- 
 phone line three kilometers long over a period of 
 eight days, Private Ryan was under a terrific bom- 
 bardment during the whole period, keeping commu- 
 nication under circumstances which called for the 
 greatest courage and determination. He had no re- 
 lief, and was at one time without rations for 48 
 hours. Home address, Mrs. Julia Ryan, mother, 
 1212 Eddy Street, Chicago. 111. 
 
 RYAN, JOHN E Corporal 
 
 Company S, 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne, 
 France, October 4, 1918. Corporal Ryan requested 
 and obtained permission to lead his company's ad- 
 vance. In performing this task, and providing for 
 the safety of his men. Corporal Ryan fell, wounded 
 through the leg. Home address, Josephine Ryan, 
 mother, 1612 Avenue L, Galveston, Texas. 
 
 RYAN, OSCAR H Corporal 
 
 Company K, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Faubourg, France, November 
 8, 1918, and at Villemontry, France, November 10, 
 1918. On November 8 Corporal Ryan went on a 
 patrol through heavy machine-gun and artillery fire 
 and returned with valuable information of the en- 
 emy. _ On November 10 he remained on post in a 
 building after half of it had been demolished by shell 
 fire and after being relieved of this duty helped to 
 dig men from the debris of other houses which had 
 been destroyed by the shells. Home address, Mrs. 
 Mabel E. Ryan, wife, 1201 South Main Street, Fort 
 Worth, Texas. 
 
 RYAN, RICHARD J Captain 
 
 165th Infantry. Three times wounded on July 
 28, 1918, in the attack across the River Ourcq, near 
 Villers-sur-Fere, France, and up the heights beyond, 
 
 in which he led his company forward in the face 
 of extremely heavy fire from machine-guns and ar- 
 tillery, he refused to be evacuated and remained 
 with his company until it was withdrawn. They 
 reached their objectives and made their stand be- 
 cause of his fine spirit and unflinching determina- 
 tion. Home address, M. C. Mitchell, Watertown, 
 N. Y. 
 
 RYAN, THOMAS A Private 
 
 Deceased. Company D, 101st Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Epieds, France, 
 July 23, 1918. Private Ryan, Sergeant Simeon L. 
 Nickerson, and Corporal M. J. O'Connell volun- 
 teered to cross an open field in front of their com- 
 pany in order to ascertain the location of enemy ma- 
 chine-guns. While engaged in this courageous en- 
 terprise they were shot and killed. The heroic self- 
 sacrifice of these three men saved the lives of many 
 of their comrades, who would have been killed had 
 the company attempted to make the advance as a 
 whole. Next of kin, Mrs. Mary Ryan, mother, 75 
 East Brookline Street, Boston, Mass. 
 
 RYAN, WILLIAM .... First Lieutenant 
 38th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Romagne, France, October 9, 1918. Being 
 severely wounded, Lieutenant Ryan led his platoon 
 through heavy shell and machine-gun fire, holding 
 his command intact and capturing or destroying 
 several machine-guns. Home address. Miss Mona 
 D. Ryan, sister, Wathena, Kan. 
 
 RYANS, ROBERT Sergeant 
 
 Deceased. Company A, 102d Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action at Marcheville, 
 France, September 26, 1918. Sergeant Ryans was 
 in command of a platoon advancing under heavy ar- 
 tillery bombardment, machine-gun and rifle fire. 
 Though severely wounded, he continued to lead his 
 platoon, pushing on with his men until he was killed. 
 Next of kin, Mrs. Robert M. Ryans, 11 Shorey 
 Street, Lynn, Mass. 
 
 RYMAN, HERBERT D Captain 
 
 Deceased. 107th Field Artillery. For extraor- 
 dinary heroism in action near St. Gilles, France, 
 August 17, 1918. While administering first aid to a 
 wounded soldier, he was himself mortally wounded. 
 Refusing aid, he assisted in rendering and directing 
 the treatment of three other soldiers. Though 
 weakened by loss of blood, he showed utter disregard 
 for his personal danger, refusing to accept treatment 
 until the other wounded had been cared for. Next 
 of kin, Mrs. Cora Belle Ryman, wife, Mount 
 Pulaski, 111. 
 
 RYMER, CHARLES B Bugler 
 
 Company F, 138th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Very, France, September 26, 
 1918. Bugler Rymer was a member of a liaison 
 group who worked their way 1,000 yards in advance 
 of their first wave. Surrounded by machine-gun 
 fire, they were forced to take refuge in a trench. 
 Bugler Rymer worked his way along the trench to a 
 clump of woods, where he captured a German officer 
 alone. Assisted by two other soldiers, he later killed 
 an enemy machine-gunner, and took 23 prisoners. 
 Home address, Robert L. Rymer, father, 4914 Page 
 Avenue, St. Louis, Mo. 
 
 RYPKEMA, HANNES Sergeant 
 
 Company A, 320th Maehine-Gun Battalion. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near St. Juvin, 
 France, October 14, 1918. He went in advance of 
 his section and, unassisted, captured and sent to the 
 the rear 13 German prisoners. With the aid of two 
 infantrymen he later captured 28 more prisoners 
 under heavy artillery and machine-gun fire. When 
 his platoon commander had been killed and more 
 than three-fourths of his platoon had become cas- 
 
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 ualties, he reorganized the remainder of the platoon 
 and continued the attack. Home address, Reed 
 Rypkema, father, R. F. D. 1, Sandstone, Minn. 
 
 SACK, WILLIAM .... First Sergeant 
 Company I, 126th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Romagne, France, October 9, 
 1918. Assuming command of his company after all 
 the officers had become casualties, Sergeant Sack 
 skillfully maneuvered it in an attack on enemy ma- 
 chine-gun nests, which were hindering the advance. 
 He was severely wounded early in the engagement, 
 but he continued to lead and encourage his men un- 
 til he received a second wound, which rendered him 
 a cripple for life. Home address. Big Rapids, Mich. 
 
 SACKETT, DAYTON S. . . First Lieutenant 
 26th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Soissons, France, July 22, near St. Mihiel, 
 France, September 12-15, near Hill 212, France, 
 October 9, 1918. On July 22 Lieutenant Sackett 
 continued in the fight until he had taken and con- 
 solidated the objective assigned him, despite the fact 
 that he was wounded early in the auction. On Sep- 
 tember 12 he was wounded in the first day's fight- 
 ing, but continued to command his company, refus- 
 ing to be evacuated until the corps objective was 
 reached. On October 9 he fearlessly walked across 
 an open space before allowing his troops to cross, to 
 ascertain whether or not it was subjected to enemy 
 fire. He was seriously wounded while on this mis- 
 sion. Home address, D. C. Sackett, father, Green- 
 field, Tenn. 
 
 SADLER. GEORGE W. . . First Lieutenant 
 Chaplain, 30th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Cunel, France, October 9-16, 
 1918. Throughout this period Chaplain Sadler, re- 
 gardless of his personal safety, gave first aid and as- 
 sisted in the evacuation of the wounded from the 
 field under heavy machine-gun and shell fire and 
 gas. Home address, W. B. Sadler, father. Lane 
 View, Va. 
 
 SAGER. GAIL H Corporal 
 
 Deceased. Company D, 108th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Ronssoy, France, 
 September 29, 1918. Upon being wounded in the 
 hand, he bandaged the wound himself and immed- 
 iately returned to the firing line. He then picked up 
 an automatic rifle, and, advancing alone toward 
 machine-gun nests which were holding up his com- 
 pany, was killed after proceeding only a short dis- 
 tance. Next of kin, Mrs. G. H. Sager, wife, Buf- 
 falo, N. Y. 
 
 ST. GEORGE, EMERY . . First Lieutenant 
 30th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Crezancy, France, July 15, 1918. On duty 
 as assistant regimental signal officer, Lieutenant St. 
 George continually exposed himself during the terri- 
 fic enemy bombardment preceding the attack of July 
 15 repairing wires and endeavoring to keep the lines 
 in operation. Home address, Mrs. F. L. St. George, 
 mother, 30 Pleasant Street, Plymouth, Mass. 
 
 ST. GEORGE, RAYMOND .... Private 
 Deceased. Company G, 101st Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Bois de War\'ille, 
 France, October 2, 1918. In the performance of his 
 duties as scout. Private St. George displayed unus- 
 ual courage in locating and charging machine-gun 
 nests. After being mortally wounded, he insisted 
 that those who stopped to aid him continue their ad- 
 vance to capture nests. Next of kin, Mrs. St. 
 George, mother, Beacon Street, Worcester, Mass. 
 
 ST. JAMES, LEONARD . Private (First Class) 
 
 Company I, 125tb Infantry. For extraordinary 
 
 heroisrc in action near Romagne, France, October 9, 
 
 1918. Private St. James repeatedly crossed an open 
 
 area 500 meters wide under intense machine-gun fire 
 in carrying messages to battalion headquarters. On 
 one of his trips he came upon a wounded soldier, 
 whom he took to the aid station, after administer- 
 ing first aid to him. Home address, Mrs. Vina St. 
 James, mother, 1303 North Adams Street, Bay City, 
 Mich. 
 
 SAKRISON, ROY H. . . . First Lieutenant 
 Infantry. Headquarters, 18th Division. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Nantillois, 
 France, October 4, 1918. Lieutenant Sakriston, 
 with a group of observers and signalmen, was in 
 charge of the forward observation post. When the 
 infantry advanced he followed closely with his tel- 
 ephone lines and established another post on Hill 
 274. Though he was several times buried by burst- 
 ing shells. Lieutenant Sakrison continued to make 
 reports over the telephone until he was seriously 
 wounded. After walking to a dressing station and 
 securing first aid he returned to his post through 
 heavy shell fire and continued to transmit important 
 information for three hours until reUeved. Home 
 address. John R. Sakrison. father. Deer Park, Wis. 
 
 SALE, LARRY L Private 
 
 Company D, 16th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action in the Argonne Forest, France, 
 October 9, 1918. After all the platoon runners had 
 been killed or wounded, he volunteered and carried 
 an important message through heavy machine-gun 
 and artillery barrage. Home address, Mrs. Emma 
 Sale, mother, Haynesville, La. 
 
 SALIK, ALEXANDER Sergeant 
 
 Company K, 120th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Juvigny, north of Soissons, 
 France, August 28, 1918. Sergeant Salik, regardless 
 of wounds and of mustard gas burns previously re- 
 ceived, rejoined and advanced with his company in 
 the attack, and assisted in reforming a platoon after 
 it had suffered severe casualties. Home address, 
 Mrs. Pelagia Salik, mother, 563 Harlow Avenue, 
 Grand Rapids, Mich. 
 
 SAMPLE, FRANK J Private 
 
 Company I, 310th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Grand-Pr§, France, Novem- 
 ber 1, 1918. Under heavy machine-gun fire. Private 
 Sample, a battalion runner, volunteered to carry an 
 important message to a detachment on the extreme 
 flank after seeing two runners killed by machine-gun 
 fire while endeavoring to delivery the same message. 
 He was successful in his mission. Home address, 
 Mrs. Lottie Sample, mother, 400 Caroline Street, 
 Rochester, N. Y. 
 
 SANBORN, JOSEPH B Colonel 
 
 131st Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Gressaire, France, August 9, 1918. Im- 
 mediately after a forced march of 25 miles. Colonel 
 Sanborn's regiment was ordered into a critical en- 
 gagement. Hurrying to the front he personally led 
 his forces through a heavy and concentrated shell 
 fire, and started the attack at the exact allotted 
 time. After launching his attack he established his 
 post of command in a shell hole and directed the bat- 
 tle to a flucce<wful termination. The courage and 
 fearlessness of Colonel Sanborn, despite his ad- 
 vanced age of 62 years, were remarkable to all under 
 his command. Home address, Springfield 111. 
 
 SANDBURG, CHARLES A Captain 
 
 Company E, 108th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near St. Souplet, France, October 
 17, 1918. After having been wounded, he continued 
 to advance with his command until ordered to leave 
 the field by his regimental commander. Home ad- 
 dress, Mrs. Charles A. Sandburg, wife, 87 Prather 
 Avenue, Jamestown, N. Y. 
 
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 SANDERFER. PAUL C Sergeant 
 
 Company M, 119th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near St. Souplet, France, October 
 10, 1918. He showed exceptional devotion to duty 
 and bravery during the attack of October 9-10. 
 Although wounded by enemy machine-gun fire, he 
 continued to lead his platoon forward until he fell 
 from weakness caused by loss of blood. He even 
 then continued to advance by crawling until his 
 strength entirely failed him. Home address, 
 William G. Sanderfer, father, Trenton, Tenn. 
 
 SANDERS, JOSEPH D Corporal 
 
 Company D, 2d Engineers. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Chateau-Thierry, France, 
 June 3 and 13, 1918. In command of an important 
 outpost. Corporal Sanders exposed himsplf to rifle 
 and shell fire to better observe the movements of 
 the enemy. He was knocked unconscious by shell 
 burst, but returned to his post immediately upon 
 regaining consciousness. On June 13 he carried a 
 wounded officer through an intense barrage to a 
 dressing station. Home address, John B. Sanders, 
 father. Pine Bluff, Ark. 
 
 SANDERS, PLEAS Sergeant 
 
 Company F, 39th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism un action near Cunel, France, October 10, 
 1918. Sergeant Sanders attacked an enemy strong 
 point covered by machine-gun fire. Although 
 severely wounded, he continued to direct his pla- 
 toon from a sheU hole until the objective was reach- 
 ed. Home address, Edward D. Sanders, father, 
 Brownsville, Ky. 
 
 SANDERSON, EARL H Corporal 
 
 Company F, 102d Infantry. He was a member of 
 a working party on the night of February 28, 1918, 
 well out in front of the advance post. The party 
 encountered a violent barrage of the enemy, which 
 protected enemy assault troops. He helped to 
 fight off the German troops and walked back and 
 forth under the enemy's and our barrage to collect 
 his men. When he heard his lieutenant was in 
 trouble he walked again to his rescue where the 
 barrage had at first overtaken him. Home address, 
 Mrs. Georgianna Sanderson, mother, 24 Kelley 
 Street, Worcester, Mass. 
 
 SANDMAN, LEO L Private 
 
 Deceased. Company F, 353d Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action in the Bois de 
 Barricourt, France, November, 2, 1918. Private 
 Sandman, with a comrade, advanced as a scout 
 across an open space which was covered by heavy 
 machine-gun fire from the enemy. This advance 
 was made in order to locate the position of the en- 
 emy machine-guns and draw their attention, while 
 the rest of the platoon advanced on the flanks. 
 Private Sandman signalled the location of the Ger- 
 man guns to his comrades; and, he had advanced 
 more than 200 yards through the murderous fire, 
 when he was killed. Next of kin, Mrs. Mina Sand- 
 man, mother. General Delivery, Barrington, 111. 
 
 SANFORD, LUMAN K. . Private (First Class) 
 Deceased. Battery F, 76th Field Artillery. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Chateau- 
 Thierry, France, July 14-15. 1918. During a heavy 
 shelUng Private Sanford continued to repair 
 broken telephone lines, which were constantly be- 
 ing severed by shell fire, until he was killed by an 
 enemy shell. Next of kin. Rev. Luman E. Sanford, 
 father, 119 Madison Avenue, Endicott, N. Y. 
 
 SANTARSIERO, GUISEPPE . . . Private 
 Company M, 311th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Grand-pre, France, October 
 26, 1918. Private Santarsiero rushed ahead of his 
 company and singlehanded flanked a machine-gun 
 nest, which was causing losses to his company, kil- 
 
 ling the gunners. Home address, Nick Santar- 
 siero, father, 40 Anderson Street, Trenton, N. J. 
 
 SANTINI, PHILIPPE .... Lieutenant 
 R. I. C. French Army. For repeated acts of 
 extraordinary heroism in action July 15-16, October 
 14, and November 9, 1918, Argonne-Meuse. On 
 July 15-16, Lieutenant Santini defended a strong- 
 hold against overwhelming forces of the enemy for a 
 period of 34 hours until assisted by reinforcements. 
 On October 14 under cover of a fog he carried on a 
 raid against an enemy picket and, without loss, he 
 captured 14 prisoners and one machine-gun. On 
 November 9, after being severely wounded, he 
 took a strong enemy position after a severe struggle 
 and also captured nine prisoners and two machine 
 guns. 
 
 SAPLIO, SAM Private 
 
 Company G, 111th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Fismette, France, August 
 10-12, 1918. Without fear or thought for his per- 
 sonal safety, he sought out enemy snipers posted in 
 trees and killed a number of them. Later, with 
 Sergeant John W. Thompson, he attacked an enemy 
 machine-gun nest, killed the crew, and turned the 
 gun on the enemy, operating it with deadly effect on 
 the infantry and machine-gun positions, kilUng the 
 gun crews and capturing ten machine-guns. Home 
 address, Mrs. Angelo Saplio, wife, Santa Taza 
 D'Arrive, Mesaino, Italy. 
 
 SAPP, AMBERS Private 
 
 Deceased. Headquarters Company, 6th Infan- 
 try. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
 Frapelle, France, August 17, 1918. He displayed 
 great coolness and courage under a heavy enemy 
 barrage when he unhesitatingly went forward to 
 destroy enemy wire entanglements and continued 
 this extremely hazardous work until killed. Next 
 of kin, Rufus Sapp, brother, Nepton, Ky. 
 
 SARGEANT, BRADLEY V. Second Lieutenant 
 Deceased. 11th Field Artillery. For extraordin- 
 ary heroism in action at Romagne, France, October 
 27, 1918. Under heavy shell fire, disregarding his 
 own safety, Lieutenant Sargeant remained on duty 
 superintending the unloading of ammunition until 
 he was mortally wounded. Next of kin, Mrs. 
 Bradley V. Sargeant, Jr., wife, 7 Third Avenue, 
 San Francisco, Cal. 
 
 SARTAIN, GEORGE W Corporal 
 
 Company K, 30th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Jaulgonne, France, July 26, 
 1918. Corporal Sartain gave aid to three wounded 
 comrades during a heavy bombardment and after 
 four unsuccessful attempts, finally succeeded in 
 carrying them to a dressing station. Home address, 
 George W. Sartain, father, 1346 Franklin Street, 
 Washington, D. C. 
 
 SARTAIN, JAKE C. . . Sergeant (First class) 
 Company A, 315th Engineers. For extraordin- 
 ary heroism in action near St. Marie Farm, France, 
 September 18, 1918. As Sergeant Sartain was suc- 
 cessfully directing the erection of barbed wire en- 
 tanglements under heavy shell fire, he heard cries 
 for help from the direction of the enemy's Unes. 
 He immediately went out to investigate, and, upon 
 finding a soldier of another organization lying 
 wounded, carried him to our lines, twice passing 
 through enemy machine-gun fire in accomplishing 
 this heroic act. Home address. William R. Sartain, 
 father, 208 Haynes Street, Atlanta, Ga. 
 
 SARTI, WILLIAM . . Sergeant (First Class) 
 Company A, 2d Engineers. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Medeah Farm, France, 
 October 8-9. 1918. His platoon commander and 
 only other sergeant being wounded. Sergeant Sarti 
 
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 assumed command of his platoon, although him- 
 self wounded. He made a reconnaissance of the 
 position his platoon was to occupy, under heavy 
 shell fire, and, returning, conducted it to the new 
 position without the loss of a single man, and re- 
 mained with it for 48 hours. Home address, John 
 B. Sarti, father, Hackensack, N. J. 
 
 SARTORIUS, EMILE . Adjutant Interpreter 
 French Army, attached to 42d Divison. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action at Vadenay, north 
 of Chalons-sur-Marne, France, July 15, 1918. 
 During the shelUng of Vadenay on the morning of 
 July 15, 1918, he voluntarily left a place of safety 
 to conduct American troops to shelter under a 
 heavy fire of major-cahber shells and was severely 
 wounded. 
 
 SATTLER, WILLIAM N. . . . Corporal 
 Headquarters Company, 132d Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action at Bois de Foret, 
 France, October 6-13, 1918. Corporal Sattler was 
 in charge of all runners at advance post of com- 
 mand of the regiment. The area was heavily gassed. 
 Although so badly gassed that his eyes were swollen 
 shut and his voice affected, he refused to be evacu- 
 ated, but continued on duty. On October 10, when 
 all runners were killed, wounded or gassed, he re- 
 peatedly carried many important messages, in 
 order to maintain communication. Home address, 
 Mrs. Augusta Sattler, mother, 3346 North Troy 
 Street, Chicago, 111. 
 
 SAUER, JOSEPH Corporal 
 
 Deceased, Company F, 308th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Binarville, 
 France, October 2, 1918. Corporal Sauer volun- 
 teered, in the face of heavy enemy machine-gun 
 fire, to deliver a message to a platoon sergeant who 
 was leading an attack on enemy machine-gun nests. 
 He was wounded in one leg just as he started and 
 was wounded in the other leg before reaching the 
 sergeant, but did, by calling aloud, deliver the mes- 
 sage verbally and accurately. Home address, Mrs. 
 Antoinette Sauer, mother, 136 Seventh Street, 
 New York City. 
 
 SAUERS, ROY M. . . Sergeant (First Class) 
 Company B, 314th Field Signal Battalion. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Tailly, 
 France, November 4, 1918. Sergeant Sauers was in 
 charge of a wire laying detail between Tailly and 
 Beauclair. Over a road swept by heavy shell fire, 
 he carried the line forward and in constant repair, 
 to the support of battalion of the 355th Infantry. 
 Home address, Mrs. Roy M. Sauers, wife, 1146 
 North Street, Fremont, Neb. 
 
 SAUL, TOM W First Lieutenant 
 
 Tank Corps. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near the Bois de Remieres, France, September 
 12, 1918. He cooly exposed himself to enemy fire 
 by standing on the parapet of a trench and direct- 
 ing his men in the work of getting the tanks for- 
 ward. Home address, Mrs. Tom W. Saul, wife, 
 440 East Seventeenth Street, Portland, Oregon. 
 
 SAUNDERS, EUGENE F. Private (First Class) 
 Company F, 115th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bois de Consenvoye, France, 
 October 8, 1918. Private Saunders carried a 
 wounded comrade through a terrific machine-gun 
 and artillery barrage to a place of safety and thereby 
 saved his life, although risking his own in the ex- 
 ploit. Home address, James J. Saunders, father, 
 921 Fourth Street, Northeast, Washington, D. C. 
 
 SAUNDERS, THOMAS D. . . . Corporal 
 
 Company A, 2d Engineers. For extraordinary 
 
 heroism in action at Jaulny, France, September 12, 
 
 1918. He and another soldier, who were acting as 
 
 wire cutters with the first hne of infantry, fought 
 their way forward in advance of their units and were 
 the first to enter Jaulny while it was swept by mach- 
 ine-gun fire, infested with snipers, and still occu- 
 pied by rear-guard detachments of the enemy. 
 After capturing eight Germans in a dugout they 
 searched the caves in the town and took 55 ad- 
 ditional prisoners. Home address, Daniel Mc- 
 Ulvan, friend, Cheyenne, Wyo. 
 
 SAURMAN, HAROLD S Private 
 
 Sanitary Detachment, 102d Machine Gun Bat- 
 taUon. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
 Trugny, France, July 22-23, 1918. Private Saur- 
 man displayed remarkable courage in going out 
 under heavy machine-gun and artillery fire, giving 
 aid to wounded soldiers and carrying them back to 
 the dressing stations. Home address, Mrs. George 
 W. Saurman, mother, Bedford, Mass. 
 
 SAVAGE, ARTHUR V. . . First Lieutenant 
 Deceased. 30th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Mezy, France, July 15, 1918. 
 In the darkness, Lieutenant Savage charged a 
 machine-gun which had been brought across the 
 Marne by the Germans to cover their crossing dur- 
 ing the night, but was completely surrounded and 
 killed just as he reached the gun. Nfext of kin, 
 Charles S. Savage, Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, Pa. 
 
 SAVAGE, ERNEST S. . . First Lieutenant 
 316th Machine-Gun Battalion. For extraordin- 
 ary heroism in action near Grimaucourt, France, 
 November 11, 1918. Although so sick from gas 
 that he could hardly move and vomiting heavily 
 into his gas mask. Lieutenant Savage successfully 
 conducted the fire of his machine-gun platoon in 
 the face of heavy shrapnel, gas, and machine-gun 
 fire. He received no medical attention until late in 
 the afternoon after the attack was over. Home ad- 
 dress, Samuel A. Savage, father, Council, N. C. 
 
 SAVITSKY, ANTHONY .... Corporal 
 Company A, lat Engineers. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Verdun, France, October 9, 
 1918. Upon his own initiative, Corporal Savitsky 
 led his squad in the face of heayy machine-gun fire, 
 in order to silence enemy machine guns which were 
 endangering our position. Through his skill and 
 courage several machine-gun nests were surrounded 
 and silenced and twenty prisoners captured. 
 Home address, Alexander Savitsky, brother, 
 Krevichy, Russia. 
 
 SAWEUK, WILLIAM Private 
 
 Company G, 38th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Mezy, France, July 15, 1918. 
 On two separate occasions, during the battle of the 
 Marne, Private Saweuk went over the top alone, 
 returning with 12 prisoners the first time and eight 
 the second. Home address, Karp Romhuk, step 
 brother, 82 North Elm Street, Waterbury, Conn. 
 
 SAXON, JOHN W Sergeant 
 
 Deceased. Company K, 115th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Verdun, 
 France, October 10, 1918. In the advance on 
 Recheme Hill Sergeant Saxon showed great cour- 
 age and judgment in leading his platoon and wiping 
 out several machine guns that were holding up the 
 advance. He was killed while gallantly leading hia 
 platoon against the last of these. Next of kin, 
 Jesse W. Saxon, father, Kensington, Md. 
 
 SCANDEL, ALEXANDER .... Private 
 Company E, 60th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bois de la Pultiere, France, 
 October 15, 1918. When his platoon was forced to 
 take shelter from the intense fire, Private Scandel, 
 with another soldier, having located the source of 
 the fire, crawled forward 200 yards, capturing a 
 
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 nest containing two guns and five of the enemy. 
 When his companion had started to the rear with 
 the prisoners, Private Scandel continued forward, 
 rushing from shell hole to shell hole, and outflank- 
 ing a second nest.taking one gun and three prisoners. 
 Home address, Mrs. Mary Splosko, sister, 27 East 
 Cherry Street, Shenandoah, Pa. 
 
 SCANLAN, ANTHONY . . . First Sergeant 
 Company F, 16th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 21, 
 1918. Although severely wounded, he displayed 
 exceptional courage and leadership by reorganizing 
 his battalion under fire when all of its officers had 
 been killed or incapacitated by injuries. Home 
 address, Mrs. Anna Conway, R. F. D. 2, Lost 
 Creek. Pa. 
 
 SCANLON, HORACE B. . Second Lieutenant 
 Deceased. 106th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Ronssoy, France, Sep- 
 tember 27, 1918. Gathering about 49 men from 
 various units in a forward trench Lieutenant 
 Scanlon organized them into an attacking party 
 and led them forward under heavy machine-gun 
 fire, repulsing an enemy counterattack. While in 
 the performance of this exploit he was mortally 
 wounded, but attempting to push forward with his 
 men, he called out: "Go on fighting! Never mind 
 what happened to me." Next of Kin, Mrs. John 
 L. Scanlon, mother, 347 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn, 
 N. Y. 
 
 SCANLON, JAMES E. . . First Lieutenant 
 Company H, 353d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Limey, France, September 
 12, 1918. Although wounded himself he went to 
 the rescue of another officer who had fallen in an 
 exposed position. With marked bravery he passed 
 through heavy enemy fire, and reaching the other 
 officer, carried him to safety. Home address, Mrs. 
 Michael Scanlon, mother, Boswel!, Ind. 
 
 SCHABINGER, ANDREW C. . . Corporal 
 Company E, 131st Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Hamel, Belgium, July 4, 1918. 
 Although severely wounded in the arm at the be- 
 ginning of the engagement, he continued forward 
 as squad leader, exhibiting great gallantry and 
 setting an inspiring example to his men. Home 
 address. North ChilUcothe, 111. 
 
 SCHAD, ALBERT .... First Sergeant 
 Company L, 111th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Montblainville, France, 
 September 30, 1918. With a detail of 16 men 
 Sergeant Schad attempted the mission of cleaning 
 up a machine-gun nest which was enfilading the 
 Montblainville Road. Leaving his men in a shel- 
 tered position where a counterfire could be directed 
 upon the enemy gun, he advanced alone, located 
 the nest, killed two of the crew with hand gren- 
 ades, put the others to flight, and destroyed the gun. 
 For the following act of extraordinary heroism in 
 action near La Chene Tondu, France, October 4, 
 1918, Sergeant Schad is awarded an oak-leaf cluster 
 to be worn with the distinguished-service cross: 
 On October 4 Sergeant Schad on his own initia- 
 tive, took forward a platoon to fill a gap left in the 
 attacking platoons on account of casualties. 
 Leaving his platoon to cover the road, he advanced 
 alone upon a machine-gun nest, killed the entire 
 crew with hand grenades, and captured the gun. 
 He then held the position until the advance was 
 taken up the following morning. Home address, 
 Charles J. Schad, father, 6416 Saybrook Avenue, 
 West Philadelphia. Pa. 
 
 SCHAFFNER, FRED C 
 
 Pharmacist's Mate (Third Class) 
 U. S. N. After having been gassed himself in 
 
 the gas-shell bombardment of April 13, 1918, he 
 courageously helped in the treatment of more than 
 100 cases of gas casualties, disregarding his own 
 condition until overcome. Died, April 18, 1918. 
 Next of kin, Mrs. Emma Schaffner, mother, 4334 
 Seventh Avenue, Rock Island, 111. 
 
 SCHAIRER, JAMES V Private 
 
 Deceased. Medical Detachment, 147th Infantry. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action near Mont- 
 faucon, France, September 26, 1918. Seeing two 
 men fall wounded. Private Schairer immediately 
 went to their assistance, unmindful of the extreme 
 danger to which he was exposed; and, after drag- 
 ging the men to a shell hole, administered effective 
 first aid. A few days later he was killed in the per- 
 formance of his duties. Home address, John 
 Schairer, Sr., 818 Ogden Avenue, Benton Harbor, 
 Mich. 
 
 SCHALLENBERGER, HUGH D. . . . 
 
 Second Lieutenant 
 
 Deceased. 56th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Preny Ridge, France, 
 November 1, 1918. Although twice wounded by 
 machine-gun fire while leading his men in an attack 
 on Preny Ridge under heavy machine-gun fire. 
 Lieutenant Schallenberger continuedin the advance 
 until he was killed by the explosion of a shell. 
 Next of kin. Miss Ruth Schallenberger, Vander- 
 bilt. Pa. 
 
 SCHENCK, ALEXANDER P. . . • ... • 
 
 Krst Lieutenant 
 Pilot, Air-Service, 49th Aero Squadron. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action in the region of 
 Doulcon, France, October 4, 1918. Lieutenant 
 Schenck was one of an offensive patrol of six planes 
 that attacked and engaged in combat 17 enemy 
 machines (Fokker type). While he was engaging 
 one of the enemy, he observed a comrade about to 
 be sent down by an enemy plane that had maneu- 
 vered to an advantageous position. Lieutenant 
 Schenck immediately left off the combat he was 
 engaged in and shot down the plane, thereby sav- 
 ing the life of his comrade. Home address, Mrs. 
 A. R. Parkhurst, mother, 500 Grant Avenue, 
 Plainfield, N. J. 
 
 SCHERMERHORN, EARL C. . Lieutenant 
 328th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Cornay, France, October 9-10, 1918. 
 After successfully driving off the enemy his attack- 
 ing force was counter-attacked and surrounded. 
 The officers in charge decided to surrender to the 
 greatly superior numbers, but Lieutenant Schermer- 
 horn, refusing to do so, made his way to our lines 
 through deadly enemy fire, although severely 
 wounded while doing so. Home address, Mrs. 
 Jennie S. Schermerhorn, box 147, Fishers Island, 
 N. Y. 
 
 SCHIANI, ALFRED Private 
 
 Company E, 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action in the Bois de 
 Belleau, France, June 13, 1918. Severely wounded 
 at the beginning of the attack. Private Schiani, 
 an automatic rifle carrier, continued to advance, 
 carrying two pouches of ammunition until he fell 
 unconscious. Home address, Joseph Schiani, 
 father. 18 Critten Street, Newark, N. J. 
 
 SCHICK, FRED Corporal 
 
 Company H, 305th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action in the Bois de la Naza, France, 
 October 5, 1918. With two others soldiers. Corporal 
 Schick volunteered to crawl out under enemy 
 machine-gun fire, in an effort to locate three mem- 
 bers of the platoon, who were missing, after an 
 unsuccessful attack on enemy machine-gun nests. 
 Finding the body of one, they located another, who 
 
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 lay helplessly wounded, by calling out his name. 
 As a result, they drew increased fire from the en- 
 emy, but they courageously crawled 25 yards fur- 
 ther toward the hostile positions and succeeded in 
 carrying back the wounded man through the 
 machine-gun fire to our lines. Home address, 
 Philip Schick, father, 48 Edge water Street, Rose- 
 bank, Staten Island, N. Y. 
 
 SCHIDE, CLARENCE C. . Second Lieutenant 
 114th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Bois d'Ormont, France, October 12, 
 1918. Although severely wounded. Lieutenant 
 Schide continued to lead his platoon over open 
 ground and subjected to heavy artillery and 
 machine-gun fire, until he received a second wound 
 which necessitated his removal from the field in a 
 critical condition. Home address, Mrs. Schide, 
 mother, Mason City, Iowa. 
 
 SCHKODA, THOMAS Bugler 
 
 Machine Gun Company, 9th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Medeah 
 Ferme, France, October 7, 1918. After having re- 
 ceived a wound in his knee by a machine-gun bullet 
 and a shell wound in the face, Bugler Schkoda con- 
 tinued his duties as runner until ordered evacu- 
 ated by his company commander. Home address, 
 Philip Peltin, brother. Coney Island, N. Y. 
 
 SCHMELTZ, FREDERICK .... Cook 
 Deceased. Company K, 114th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action north of Verdun, 
 France, October 28, 1918. Cook Schmeltz volun- 
 teered to take hot food to the front line troops who 
 had not received hot food for three days. After 
 traveling four kilometers he was fatally wounded 
 by a bursting shell. Next of kin, William Schmeltz, 
 father, 190 New York Avenue, Jersey City, N. J. 
 
 SCHMIDT, FERDINAND A. . . . Private 
 Company B, 312th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Talma Farm, France, Oc- 
 tober 22, 1918. When his company's advance had 
 been held up by intense machine-gun fire. Private 
 Schmidt crawled through a barrage of hand gren- 
 ades, and at the point of his bayonet held 19 of the 
 enemy in a dugout until assistance arrived. Before 
 performing this courageous act, he was slightly 
 wounded. Home address, Mrs. Carolina Schmidt, 
 mother, 10 Avon Place, Newark, N. J. 
 
 SCHMIDT, RUSSELL A Captain 
 
 108th Field Signal Battalion. For extraordin- 
 ary heroism in action near Cumieres, France, Oc- 
 tober 8, 1918. With a detail of five men. Captain 
 Schmidt was engaged in attempting to lay a tele- 
 phone line across the Meuse River, when they were 
 discovered and attacked by a superior force of the 
 enemy. Even after being wounded three times, 
 Captain Schmidt continued the unequal struggle, 
 killing one and wounding three of the enemy, until 
 all his ammunition was exhausted and all of his 
 men severely wounded. Believing himself to be 
 mortally wounded, he advanced into the enerny's 
 lints and gave himself up, in order to save the lives 
 of his men. He was recaptured by our forces later 
 in the day. Home address, Mrs. J. P. Schmidt, 
 mother, 132 South Seventh Street, Council Blufifs, 
 Iowa. 
 
 SCHNEIDER, JOHN G. . . First Lieutenant 
 6th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near the Forest of Argonne, 
 France, November 1, 1918. Although he was pain- 
 fully wounded, Lieutenant Schneider continued to 
 advance with his command until he was wounded a 
 second time. Home address, J. G. Schneider, 
 father, American National Bank, St. Joseph, Mo. 
 
 SCHOBERTH, RAYMOND A. . First Lieutenant 
 Deceased. 359th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bantheville, France, Novem- 
 ber 1, 1918. Lieutenant Schoberth continued to 
 lead his platoon after being wounded in the arm by 
 a machine-gun bullet. He set an excellent example 
 for his platoon by his courage and disregard for 
 personal danger. This gallant officer was later 
 killed by a shell fragment. Next of kin, Anthony 
 Schoberth, father, Versailles, Ky. 
 
 SCHOEMACHER, MAX .... Private 
 Company 1, 60th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Clery le Petit, France, No- 
 vember 5, 1918. When the advance of his company 
 was held up by enemy machine-gun fire. Private 
 Schoemacher, with his platoon commander and 
 another soldier, advanced in front of the line and 
 attacked a machine-gun nest, killing two gunners 
 and taking eight prisoners, thereby enabling the 
 company to advance and establish a brigade bridge- 
 head. Home address, Fritz Schoemacher, Gray 
 Hill, Texas. 
 
 SCHOEN, KA.RL J. . . . First Lieutenant 
 Deceased. Air Service, 139th Aero Squadron. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action near Ain- 
 creville, France, October 10, 1918. While leading 
 a patrol of three machines. Lieutenant Schoen 
 sighted nine enemy planes, Fokker type, and im- 
 mediately attacked them. Although greatly out- 
 numbered, he destroyed one of the planes and put 
 the others to flight. He was killed in action Octo- 
 ber 29 and has been officially credited with des- 
 troying seven enemy aircraft. Next of kin, Maurene 
 Estelle Schoen, wife, 5201 College Avenue, Indian- 
 apolis, Ind. 
 
 SCHOLES, WILLIAM Sergeant 
 
 Company C, 131st Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Chipilly Ridge, France, Au- 
 gust 10, 1918. When the advance of his platoon 
 was suddenly halted by intense machine-gun fire 
 at close range, wounding his platoon commander 
 and other platoon sergeants. Sergeant Scholes 
 showed splendid devotion to duty by personally 
 manning a machine gun in the advance position 
 and maintaining fire until the rest of the platoon 
 had reached shelter. Home address, Mrs. Wil- 
 liam P. Siwort, sister, 6141 South Wood Street, 
 Chicago, III. 
 
 SCHOOLEY, HARRY T Corporal 
 
 Company L, 311th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Grand-Pre, France, October 
 25, 1918. After his platoon had fallen back under 
 heavy shell fire, Corporal Schooley made a personal 
 reconnaissance of an enemy machine-gun nest 
 through a heavy barrage, killed one of the enemy 
 gunners and drove off the others with hand gren- 
 ades, thereby enabling his platoon to resume its 
 position. Home address, Mrs. Mary Louise 
 Schooley, mother. Laurel, Md. 
 
 SCHREECH, GEORGE W. . . . Corporal 
 82d Company, 6th Marines. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Rayonville, France, Novem- 
 ber 1, 1918. Corporal Schreech volunteered and 
 went forward to reconnoiter a ravine infested with 
 hostile machine-gun and artillery positions, re- 
 turning with several prisoners. Home address, 
 Mrs. Sarah Schreech, mother, Kansas, 111. 
 
 SCHROEDEL, JOHN C Private 
 
 Company B, 119th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action neat Bellicourt, France, Septem- 
 ber 29, 1918. During operations in the region of 
 Bellicourt, Private Schroedel, unassisted, at- 
 tacked an enemy stronghold and captured two 
 machine-guns and five prisoners. Home address. 
 Mat Schroedel, father, Sherburn, Minn. 
 
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 SCHROTH, RAYMOND A. . First Sergeant 
 Company E, 311th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Grand-Pre, France, Novem- 
 ber 1, 1918. Sergeant Schroth was directed to lead 
 an attack against an enemy macliine-gun nest, 
 which was impeding the progress of his company. 
 Reaching a point within 50 feet of the stronghold, 
 he ordered an attack, and six Germans near the gun 
 sought to surrender until they saw the strength of 
 his force, now reduced through casualties to two or 
 three men. The enemy was then reinforced by 20 
 men and launched a severe counterattack, which 
 forced Sergeant Schroth to abandon his attack. 
 After ordering his men to safety, he remained at his 
 post alone, combatting against the superior forces 
 until he drove a prisoner back to our hnes at the 
 point of his empty pistol. Despite his desire to 
 provide safety for his patrol he was the only sur- 
 vivor to return from the mission. Home address, 
 Mrs. John Schroth, mother, 244 Jackson Street, 
 Trenton, N. J. 
 
 SCHUCHART, FRANK Private 
 
 Company L, 128th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Juvigny, France, August 
 30, 1918, and in the Argonne Forest, France, 
 November 8, 1918. During the attack near Ju- 
 vigny, Private Schuchart, while acting as runner, 
 repeatedly exposed himself to severe enemy ar- 
 tillery and machine-gun fire. After the attack he 
 voluntarily joined in the work of clearing the field 
 of wounded under heavy enemy fire. On Novem- 
 ber 8, while carrying an important message he was 
 severely wounded in the left leg. He stopped in a 
 shell hole, dressed the wound himself, proceeded to 
 deliver the message and did not report for treat- 
 ment. Home address, Mrs. Anne Schuchart, 
 mother, Darlington, Wis. 
 
 SCHUEREN, JR., DAN E. . Second Lieutenant 
 122d Field Artillery. For extraordinary heroism 
 in action near Barricourt, France, November 1, 
 1918. Lieutenant Schueren, then a sergeant, acting 
 as liaison agent with an assaulting infantry bat- 
 talion, on his own initiative, took command of a 
 platoon of infantry when its leader was wounded. 
 He ordered the advance resumed and under his 
 leadership, machine-gun nests that threatened to 
 hold up the advance of the entire battaUon were 
 flanked and silenced. He showed marked bravery 
 constantly inspiring his men during the attack. 
 Home address, Dan E. Schueren, father, Culver, 
 Ind. 
 
 SCHULTHEIS, BERNARD A. . . Private 
 Machine Gun Company, 125th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Terny Somy, 
 north of Soissons, France, September 1, 1918. 
 When the infantry was advancing in a position 
 exposed to cross fire, he volunteered and carried a 
 message to the advancing troops, informing them 
 that a machine-gun barrage laid down on the en- 
 emy emplacements was friendly fire from a unit not 
 in their support and acting without orders to cover 
 their advance. He deUvered the message, returned 
 across an open field swept by enemy machine-guns 
 and thereby made it possible for the iafantry unit 
 to advance 400 meters and gain its objective. 
 Home address, Andrew Shultheis, father, 1015 
 Smith Street, Fhnt, Mich. 
 
 SCHULTZ, ARTHUR Sergeant 
 
 Company I, 12Sth Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Juvigny, north of Soissons, 
 France, August 30, 1918. He displayed great 
 courage and coolness during an attack in going 
 forward under heavy fire and firing upon machine- 
 gun emplacements. Later, when a retirement was 
 ordered, he remained in advance of the line to 
 carry back the wounded, in spite of heavy fire from 
 
 artillery and machine guns. Home address, Mrs. 
 Robert Schultz, mother, 217 East Water Street, 
 Neenah, Wis. 
 
 SCHULTZ, CHARLES Private 
 
 Deceased. Company H, 132d infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Forges, 
 France, September 26, 1918. While his platoon 
 was being held up by machine-gun fire. Private 
 Schultz braved the hazardous fire by going for- 
 ward and driving out the crew after which he cap- 
 tured the gun. He died from wounds received in 
 the exploit. Next of kin, Mrs. Charles Schultz, 
 mother. Chicago, 111. 
 
 SCHULTZ. FRANK Private 
 
 Company C, 302d Engineers. For extraordin- 
 ary heroism in action near Bazoches, France, 
 August 25-26, 1918. Private Schultz and another 
 soldier had become separated and were forced to 
 take shelter for five and a half days. He rescued a 
 wounded comrade from exposure to machine-gun 
 and shell fire and later attacked a machine-gun nest 
 in his direct front. In the attack he killed two of 
 the enemy with hand grenades and subsequently 
 returned to our lines, assisting the wounded com- 
 rade to safety. Home address, Mrs. H. Schultz, 
 mother, 1025 Castleton Avenue, West Newbrighton, 
 Staten Island, N. Y. 
 
 SCHULTZ, FRED M Corporal 
 
 Company M, 16th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Fleville, France, October 4, 
 1918. Leading his squad through a heavy barrage 
 and against violent machine-gun fire. Corporal 
 Schultz attacked an enemy field-gun which had 
 been holding up the progress of our tanks. He 
 disabled the gun crew and took 15 prisoners, after 
 which he personally captured a machine-gun and 
 killed its operator. Although wounded himself, 
 he assisted two wounded members of his squad to 
 the first-aid station. Home address, Mrs. Hazel 
 Dorothy Schultz, wife, general delivery. Bay City, 
 Mich. 
 
 SCHULTZ, GEORGE F Private 
 
 Company E, 16th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Sedan, France, November 7, 
 1918. While accompanying his company as Lia- 
 ison Agent in the advance. Private Schultz at- 
 tacked, single-handed, a machine-gun nest which 
 was delivering a heavy fire, killing the gunner, and 
 caused many other casualties among the enemy- 
 His act also caused other enemy machine-gunners 
 to withdraw, and saved his company from a very 
 dangerous flanking fire. Home address, August D. 
 Schultz, father, New Buffalo, Mich. 
 
 SCHULZE, RAYMOND J, . Private (First Class) 
 For extraordinary heroism in action near Orvillers- 
 Sorel (Oise), France, August 16, 1918. When 
 many French and American drivers had been 
 killed or wounded during an intense bombard- 
 ment on a dressing station. Private Schulze im- 
 mediately went to their assistance but received 
 wounds himself which will make him a cripple for 
 life. Home address, West Cedar Rapids, Iowa. 
 
 SCHUMACHER, FRANCIS X. First Lieutenant 
 Company K, 148th Infantry. For extraordin- 
 ary heroism in action near Heurne, Belgium, 
 November 3, 1918. In the face of terrific machine- 
 gun and artillery fire, he gave valuable assistance in 
 the constructions of a log bridge over the Scheldt 
 River, which enabled his battalion to cross and es- 
 tablish itself in its objective. He remained with 
 his company after being wounded until he was 
 forced to be evacuated. Home address, J. A. E. 
 Schumacher, father, Teutonia National Bank, 
 Dayton, Ohio. 
 
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 SCHWAB, VINCENT H. . , . Sergeant 
 
 Deceased. 8th Company, 5th Regiment, U. S. 
 M. C. Killed in action at Chateau-Thierry, France, 
 June 6, 1918, he gave the supreme proof of that ex- 
 traordinary heroism which will serve as an example 
 to hitherto untried troops. Next of kin. Miss 
 Tillie Schwab, cousin, 25113^ Dodier Street, St. 
 Louis, Mo. 
 
 SCHWANKE. OTTO A. A. . Private (First Class) 
 Company B, 47th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Sergy, France, August 1, 1918. 
 This soldier displayed the greatest devotion to 
 duty, loyalty, and courage by repeatedly volun- 
 teering, night and day, to carry messages under the 
 heaviest machine-gun and shell fire from his bat- 
 talion commander to the company commanders, 
 thereby maintaining eflScient liason at all times. 
 Home address, Mrs. Ella Schwanke, mother, 
 Potter, Wis. 
 
 SCHWARZWAELDER, CHRISTIAN ALLEN 
 
 First Lieutenant 
 
 21st Machine Gun Battalion. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Vi6ville, France, November 
 1, 1918. Lieutenant Schwarzwaelder remained in 
 an exposed place administering first aid to a wounded 
 officer and two soldiers throughout a heavy bar- 
 rage of gas shells and high explosives after his pla- 
 toon had withdrawn from the position. He had the 
 wounded men removed to a less exposed place and 
 remained with them until they were evacuated. 
 Home address, Mrs. Bina Schwarzwaelder, 
 Gilbora, Schoharie County, N. Y. 
 
 SCHWEGLER, JOHN W Sergeant 
 
 Company C, 107th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Ronssoy, France, September 
 28, 1918. Sergeant Schwegler went forward from 
 a front line trench in daylight for a distance of 
 60 yards through enemy machine-gun and sniper's 
 fire, and brought back a wounded soldier to shelter. 
 Next to kin, George Schwegler, father, 1400 Clar- 
 endon Avenue, Bronx, N. Y. 
 
 SCHWER, HENRY G Private 
 
 Company B, 119th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, Septem- 
 ber 29-30, 1918. During an attack by his regiment 
 he was wounded, but continued his work as stretch- 
 er bearer thr oughout the night, refusing to be 
 evacuated while able to render assistance to his 
 comrades. Home address, Berry F. Schwer, 
 father, Falmouth, Ky. 
 
 SCHWING, JAMES ALBERT . First Lieutenant 
 118th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Montbrehain, France, October 8, 1918. 
 With two soldiers he attacked a machine-gun nest 
 of four guns and about 40 Germans. By the effi- 
 cient use of grenades and automatic rifles the Ger- 
 mans were forced to surrender, thereby allowing 
 the company to continue the advance. Home 
 address, Mrs. J. A. Schwing, wife, Spartanburg, 
 S. C. 
 
 SCIALABBA, IGNACIO .... Corporal 
 
 Company K, 319th Infantry. For extraordin- 
 ary heroism in action near Imacourt, France, 
 November 1, 1918. Corporal Scialabba crawled 
 300 yards alone, outflanked a machine-gun, killed 
 four and captured three of the crew. Although 
 wounded by shell fragment, he refused to go to the 
 rear. Home address, Mrs. Anna Scialabba, mother. 
 Province Palermo, Italy. 
 
 SCIALABBA, JOSEPH Private 
 
 Deceased. Company C, Fourth Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action neat Cunel, France, 
 October 13, 1918. From an exposed outpost posi- 
 tion, during a strong enemy counterattack. Private 
 Scialabba opened fire on the advancing enemy with 
 
 a captured machine-gun. When the machine-gun 
 jammed, he picked up a light Browning gun and 
 used it with the same deadly effect until the mag- 
 azines were exhausted, whereupon he resorted to rifle 
 fire. This gallant soldier was killed in action two 
 days later. Next of kin, Peter Scialabba, brother. 
 Box 1166, Fresno, Cal. 
 
 SCIONTI, LOUIS Sergeant. 
 
 Company F, 47th Infantry, For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bazoches, France, August 9, 
 1918. Responding to a call for volunteers to des- 
 troy a hostile machine-gun. Sergeant Scionti, with 
 two other soldiers, boldly went forward through 
 machine-gun fire and accomplished tins mission. 
 Home address, Boston, Mass. 
 
 SCLAFONI, ANTHONY .... Private 
 Company A, 105th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Ronssoy, France, September 
 29, 1918. While the advance against the Hinden- 
 burg line was at its height. Private Sclafoni, seeing 
 a Lewis gunner exposed to the enemy, ran to his 
 assistance. On the way he was seriously wounded, 
 but continued on, reaching the position and using 
 his body to shield the gunner, while the latter 
 poured a fire into the enemy. He was wounded 
 three times, finally losing consciousness, but after 
 his wounds were dressed he insisted on leaving the 
 field unaided. Home address, Mrs. Josie Sclafoni, 
 mother, 13 Christie Street, New York City. 
 
 SCOBY. OTIS C Sergeant 
 
 Company F, 7th Engineers. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Brieulles, France, November 
 2-4, 1918. While making a daylight reconnais- 
 sance of the Canal Est, he was at all times in full 
 view of the enemy's snipers and machine-guns. 
 Unmindful of the danger, he continued on to the 
 successful accomplishment of his mission. On 
 the morning of November 4 he aided materially in 
 the construction of a pontoon bridge across the 
 Canal Est, under heavy shell fire, thus enabling the 
 infantry to cross and capture commanding heights 
 on the east bank of the Meuse. Home address. 
 Mrs. EUzabeth Scoby, mother, St. Francis, Kan. 
 
 SCOTT, EDWARD W. . . First Sergeant 
 
 Company L, 107th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Ronssoy, France, September 
 29, 1918. He assumed command of his company 
 after all the officers has become casualties, though 
 he himself had been shot through the arm, and led 
 it into effective combat. After being wounded a 
 second time he refused to go to the rear, but con- 
 tinued to advance until he was lulled. Next of 
 kin, Mrs. John F. Scott, mother. Country Club 
 Grounds, Westchester, N. Y. 
 
 SCOTT, JOHN S Private 
 
 Company A, 26th Infantry. When that portion 
 of the line of which he was a part was violently at- 
 tacked on July 20, 1918, near Soissons, France, he 
 held his post and repulsed the enemy. Home ad- 
 dress, Mrs. Lulu Parker, New Eagle, Pa. 
 
 SCOTT, MILTON R. . . Gunnery Sergeant 
 Company A, 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne, 
 France, October 4, 1918. After being severely 
 wounded he continued to assist in consolidating the 
 position of his platoon, later placing himself in an 
 exposed position in order to gain good observation 
 for sniping enemy machine-gun positions. Home 
 address, Mrs. Rovilla Scott, General Delivery, 
 La Monte, Mo. 
 
 SCOTT, REGINALD C Private 
 
 Company L, 305th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action in the Argonne Forest, France, 
 October 3, 1918. Although himself severely 
 
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 wounded, he assisted in caring for wounded com- 
 rades, refusing aid until all others had received 
 treatment. In the performance of his duties he 
 carried a message through an area which was under 
 heavy machine-gun fire and constant hand-grenade 
 bombing. Home address, Mrs. Carol Scott, wife, 
 Jone, Wash. 
 
 SCULLY, GEORGE F Private 
 
 Company A, 4th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Grand Ballois Farm, France, 
 July 14-15, 1918. After being badly gassed, Pri- 
 vate Scully continued to carry messages through 
 heavy gas and high-explosive shell bombardment 
 to the front line. Home address, Mrs. Mary Scully, 
 mother, 2542 North Howard Street, Philadelphia, 
 Pa. 
 
 SEASTRAND, E. W Private 
 
 Medical Detachment, Company G, 9th Infantry. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action near Medeah 
 Ferme, France. Private Seastrand displayed ex- 
 ceptional courage and devotion to duty by render- 
 ing first aid to wounded soldiers under the most 
 hazardous circumstances, many times braving 
 machine-gun-swept fields in the performance of his 
 duty. Home address, Edward Seastrand, father, 
 Greeley, Colo. 
 
 SEAVER, ARTHUR F. . . First Lieutenant 
 Pilot, Air Service, 94th Aero Squadron. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action in the region of 
 Etain, France, September 16, 1918. Lieutenant 
 Seaver, with his squadron started on a bombing 
 raid. The formation was broken up because of 
 various troubles to the machines. Lieutenant 
 Seaver, with his observer, Lieutenant Stokes 
 continued on and joined a formation of another 
 bombing squadron. After crossing the lines their 
 plane was struck by an antiaircraft explosive shell, 
 throwing the machine out of control When 
 Lieutenant Seaver gained control of the machine it 
 had fallen away from the protection of the other 
 planes. With their crippled plane and missing 
 motor they continued until they had reached their 
 objective, when their motor died completely. An 
 enemy plane attacked, but Lieutenant Stokes kept 
 him off until his machine coasted to their own lines. 
 Home address, Charles A. Seaver, father, 12 Rue 
 D'Aguesseau, Paris, France. 
 
 SEAY, MILE B Corporal 
 
 Company I, 30th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Crezancy, France, July 15, 
 1918. Although wounded. Corporal Seay continued 
 to perform his duties as runner, and, after having 
 his wounds dressed, immediately returned to duty. 
 Home address, Mrs. C. M. Berry, aimt, 1410 
 Senate Street, Columbia, S. C. 
 
 SECOR, JOHN H Sergeant 
 
 Company M, 310th Infantry. For extraordin- 
 ary heroism in action near St. Juvin, France, Oc- 
 tober 16, 1918. Having been painfully wounded in 
 the foot, he remained with his platoon and went 
 over the top with it in the advance near St. Juvin. 
 He gallantly assisted his platoon commander in the 
 attack until he was again wounded and rendered 
 unable to advance farther. His example of bravery 
 and devotion to duty furnished an inspiring ex- 
 ample to the other members of the platoon, many 
 of whom were under fire for the first time. Home 
 address, John J. Secor, father, Pearl River, N. Y. 
 
 SEGRAVES, CHARLES . . . Lieutenant 
 7th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion at Fossoy, France, July 14-15, 1918. During 
 the intense artillery bombardment preceding the 
 second battle of the Marne, Lieutenant Seagraves 
 (then a sergeant) volunteered to reestablish 
 broken liaison with his company post of command. 
 While carrying messages, he was twice captured by 
 
 groups of the enemy, but each time he escaped, 
 killing five of his captors. On returning to his pla- 
 toon's position and finding that every member of 
 it had been killed or captured, he organized a group 
 of 100 men from his own and other companies, and 
 closed the breach of 500 meters in the line. Shortly 
 afterward he went out alone, and locating an enemy 
 machine-gun, captured the entire crew single- 
 handed. Home address, Mrs. William Seagraves, 
 sister, Chattanooga, Tenn. 
 
 SEGRAVES, VICTOR L Sergeant 
 
 Ist Battalion, Scout Platoon, 139th Infantry. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action near Baulny, 
 France, September 28, 1918. Sergeant Seagraves 
 voluntarily formed and led a patrol against an 
 enemy machine-gun nest, which was causing many 
 casualties in his battalion, and captured one of the 
 guns. With utter disregard for his personal safety 
 he advanced alone on another gun of the nest but 
 was severely wounded by the intense fire, in the per- 
 formance of this heroic act. Home address, Mrs. 
 Patrick Segraves, mother. Perry, Kan. 
 
 SEIBEL, ALBERT Private 
 
 Medical Detachment, 55th Infantry. For extra- 
 ordinary heroism in action near Jaulny, France, 
 November 8, 1918. When an officer and part of 
 one platoon had been cut off from the company. 
 Private Seibel made two attempts to find them, 
 going through a heavy barrage. He was successful 
 the second time, and administered first aid to the 
 wounded officer while under a heavy shell and ma- 
 chine-gun fire. Home address, Cora E. Seibel, 
 R. F. D., Clayton, lU. 
 
 SEIBEL, HERMAN S Private 
 
 Company D, 120th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, Sep- 
 tember 29, 1918. With eight other soldiers, com- 
 prising the company headquarters detachment, he 
 assisted his company commander in cleaning out 
 the enemy dugouts along a canal and capturing 
 242 prisoners. Home address, Ernest E. Seibel, 
 father, Helmsburg, Ind. 
 
 SEIDEL, THOMAS Private 
 
 Company G, 26th Infantry. With two other 
 soldiers he rushed a machine-gun position near 
 Soissons, France, July 19, 1918, killed the crew, 
 and captured the gun in order to make the advance 
 of his platoon possible. Home address, Mrs. 
 Katherine Seidel, mother, Riblaho, Wis. 
 
 SEIDERS, CLIFFORD, M Private 
 
 Machine Gun Company, 314th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Malancourt, 
 France, September 26, 1918. Advancing ahead of 
 his platoon in the face of heavy machine-gun fire. 
 Private Seiders entered alone a ruined building, 
 and discovered 13 of the enemy. He shot one who 
 resisted capture and made prisoners of the remain- 
 ing twelve, bringing in with him three light machine 
 guns. Later in the same day, he captured ten of the 
 enemy and five machine guns. Home address, 
 Mrs. Bertha Houser, mother, 109 North Fifty-fifth 
 Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 
 
 SEITZ, LESTER E Private 
 
 Company F, 5th Marines. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Blanc Mont, France, Oc- 
 tober 3-5, 1918. After being struck in the leg by 
 shrapnel. Private Seitz continued to act as stretch- 
 er bearer for two days and nights under heavy 
 artillery and machine-gun fire, carrying wounded 
 comrades to the first-aid station. Home address, 
 Mrs. Alta Seitz, mother, McArthur, Ohio. 
 
 SELL, HERMAN M First Sergeant 
 
 Company A, 306th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action in La Cendriere Woods, near 
 
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 Vauxere, between the Vesle and the Aisne, France, 
 September 6, 1918. First Sergeant Sell volunteered 
 to deliver a message of great importance to his 
 battalion commander after six runners, who had 
 been sent with the same message, failed to return. 
 He voluntarily crossed 600 yards of open field 
 swept by shell and machine-gun fire, reached his 
 destination, accomplished his mission, and re- 
 turned to his company with information of vital 
 importance. Home address, F. Sell, 1S62 De- 
 catur Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. 
 
 SELLERS, CECIL G. . . . First Lieutenant 
 20th Aero Squadron, Air Service. For extra- 
 ordinary heroism in action near Longuyon. France, 
 September 10, 1918. Starting on a very important 
 bombing mission with five other planes, as pilot he 
 went on alone when the other five machines were 
 forced to turn back. On crossing the enemy lines ho 
 wa."» attacked by three enemy planes, but continued 
 toward his objectives, while his observer kept 
 them at bay. In the face of this hostile opposition 
 the objective was reached and their bombs dropped. 
 On the way back four more planes joined in the at- 
 tack, but fighting them off they reached our lines 
 with valuable information after a fight lasting 38 
 minutes. Home address, Hamilton Sellers, brother, 
 350 Stonewall Place, Memphis, Tenn. 
 
 SELLERS. JAMES McB. . . First Lieutenant 
 Company G, 6th Regiment, U S. M. C. On 
 June 6, 1918, at Bouresches, France, at a critical 
 period of the attack he was selected to transport 
 a message, of the extreme importance of which he 
 was cognizant. In order to execute his mission he 
 had to pass through a heavy artillery bombard- 
 ment of high-explosive and gas shells. Although 
 seriously wounded while making the trip, he suc- 
 cessfully executed his mission. Home address. 
 Colonel Sanford Sellers, father, 1817 Washington 
 Avenue, Lexington, Mo. 
 
 SEELER, WILFRED . . Private (First Class) 
 Medical Detachment, 125th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action southwest of Fismes, 
 France, August 5, 1918. During the forward move- 
 ment of the first battalion 125th Infantry, a large 
 number of the company to which he was attached 
 were wounded while crossing an open field. At 
 this point the artillery fire was accurate and intense, 
 but he disregarded all possibilities of personal in- 
 juries and remained upon the field until he had ad- 
 ministered first aid to all his fallen comrades. 
 Home address, Mrs. Bedelia Seeler, Shelldrake, 
 Mich. 
 
 SELLERS, WILLIAM E Sergeant 
 
 Company I, 118th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Brancourt, France, Oc- 
 tober 8, 1918. While his platoon was advancing he, 
 on his own initiative, rushed ahead of the line and, 
 flanking an enemy machine-gun post, shot one of 
 the crew and bayoneted the other. His action saved 
 his platoon from heavy casualities. Home address, 
 Mrs. Sarah E. Sellers, mother, Chesterfield, S. C. 
 
 SEMBERTRANT, FRANK . Private (First Class) 
 Machine Gun Company, 363d Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Waereghem, 
 Belgium, October 31, 1918. Having set up his gun 
 in the open near the enemy wire, at a range of less 
 than 200 meters from the enemy and in the face of 
 direct machine-gun fire. Private Sembertrant of- 
 fered a most stubborn resistance to the enemy des- 
 pite the fact that his sergeant had been killed and 
 his gun damaged by the heavy fire. He continued 
 until one gunner had been killed and the fire from 
 another gun silenced. Home address. Miss Rose 
 Sembertrant, sister, 271 CoUingwood Street, San 
 Francisco, Cal. 
 
 SEMMES. HARRY HODGES . . Captain 
 Tank Corps. For extraordinary heroism in action 
 near Xivray, France, September 12, 1918 During 
 the operations along the Rupt de Mad, Captain 
 Semmes's tank fell into the water and was com- 
 pletely submerged. Upon escaping through the 
 turret door and finding that his driver was still in 
 the tank, Captain Semmes returned and rescued the 
 driver under machine-gun fire. For the following 
 act of extraordinary heroism in action near Vau- 
 quois, France, September 26, 1918, Captain Sem- 
 mes is awarded an oak-leaf cluster to be worn with 
 the distinguished-service cross: This officer left his 
 tank under severe rifle fire and personally reconnoi- 
 tered a passage for his tank across the German tren- 
 ches, remaining dismounted until the last tank had 
 pa.ssed. While so engaged he was severely wounded. 
 Home address, Mrs. A. H. Semmes, mother, 2208 Q 
 Street, Northwest, Washington, D. C. 
 
 SEMPLE, FRANK J Bugler 
 
 Company I, 310th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Grand-pre, France, Nov- 
 vember 1, 1918. Bugler Semple, a battaUon 
 runner, volunteered to carry an important message 
 to a detachment on the extreme flank, after seeing 
 three runners killed by machine-gun fire while en- 
 deavoring to deliver the same message. He was 
 successful in his nussion. Home address, Mrs. 
 Charlotte Semple, 400 Caroline Street, Rochester. 
 N. Y. 
 
 SENAY, CHARLES T Captain 
 
 28th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Ploisy, south of Soissons, France, July 
 19, 1918. He displayed in.spiring courage and leader- 
 ship under heavy fire during the capture of Ploisy 
 and while reorganizing units and repelling a coun- 
 terattack. Home address, Mrs. L. N. Senay, 326 
 Jefferson Avenue, New London, Conn. 
 
 SERNA, MARCELINO Private 
 
 Company B, 355th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Flirey, France, September 
 12, 1918. Private Serna displayed exceptional 
 coolness and courage in single handed charging 
 and capturing 24 Germans. Home address, Por- 
 ferro Serna, father, Ascienda, Robinso, Chaparatus, 
 Mexico. 
 
 SESSIONS, HARRY C. . Second Lieutenant 
 372d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Bussy Farm, France, September 28, 
 1918. Although he was on duty in the rear, he 
 joined his battalion and was directed by his bat- 
 talion commander to locate openings through the 
 enemy's wire and attack enemy positions. He 
 hastened to the front and cut a large opening 
 through the wire in the face of terrific machine-gun 
 fire. Just as his task was completed he was so 
 severely wounded that he had to be carried from 
 the field. His gallant act cleared the way for the 
 rush that captured the enemy positions. Home 
 address, Edward C. Sessions, brother, Oakland, 
 Cal. 
 
 SETTLE. FRANK . . Private (First Class) 
 Battery E, 12th Field Artillery. For extraor- 
 dinary heroism in action near Thiaucourt, France, 
 September 12, 1918. While acting as No. 1 of the 
 fourth piece. Private Settle continued in the ser- 
 vice of his piece under a heavy and well-directed 
 enfilading fire. When a shell wiped out the entire 
 gun crew of the first section, at a word from his 
 executive officer he sprang to assume the duties of 
 gunner of the first piece He as.sisted in carrying 
 the dead and wounded and acted in bis new cap- 
 acity until the infantry attained their objective. 
 Home address, Mareth Settle, father. Ward, 
 W.Va. 
 
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 SEVALIA, WALTER S Corporal 
 
 Company F, 7th Engineers. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Breuilles, France, November 
 3, 1918. Corporal Sevelia swam the Meuse River 
 with a cable for a pontoon bridge, under direct 
 machine-gun fire. Later he carried a cable for an- 
 other bridge over the Est Canal, across an open 
 field covered by enemy niachine-guns. Here he 
 was wounded by a machine-gun bullet, but re- 
 turned carrying a message of great importance. 
 Home address, Mrs. Mary Stewart, mother, Brule, 
 Wis. 
 
 SEWELL, SUMNER . . First Lieutenant 
 
 95th Aero Squadron. For repeated acts of extra- 
 ordinary heroism in action near Menil-la-Tour, 
 France, June 3, 1918, and near Landres-St.-Georges, 
 France, October 13, 1918. On June 3, Lieutenant 
 Sewell with two other pilots attacked a formation of 
 six hostile planes. Through his companions were 
 forced to withdraw because of jammed guns, he 
 continued in the fight for 15 minutes and succeeded 
 in sending one of his adversaries down in flames. 
 On October 18, while on a voluntary patrol, this 
 officer saw an American observation plane being 
 attacked by a German machine (Fokker type), 
 accompanied by eight other hostile planes. He 
 immediately attacked and destroyed the Fokker and 
 was in turn attacked by the eight planes. 
 By skillful maneuvering he evaded them and 
 escorted the observation plane back to our lines. 
 For the following act of extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Rocourt, France, July 7, 1918, Lieuten- 
 ant Sewell is awarded an oak leaf to be worn with 
 the Distinguished Service Cross. Lieutenant 
 Sewell fearlessly attacked a formation of five enemy 
 planes (type K Fokker) and separated one from the 
 group, pursued it far behind the enemy's lines and 
 sent it down in crash, following it within 30 meters 
 of the ground in spite of severe fire from a machine- 
 gun, rifles, and anti-aircraft guns, bullets from which 
 gassed through his clothing. Home address, W. D. 
 eweU, father, Washington Street, Bath, Me. 
 
 SEXTON, FRED H. . . Second Lieutenant 
 Deceased. 113th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near MoUeville Farm, France, 
 October 17, 1918. During the thickest of the fight 
 in the attack on MoUeville Farm Lieutenant Sex- 
 ton set out alone to locate enemy machine-gun 
 positions. While on this mission he was killed. 
 Next of kin, Mrs. J. T. Sexton, mother, 9 East Pine 
 Street, Union, S. C. 
 
 SEXTON, FRED L Private 
 
 82d Company, 6th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Bayonville, 
 France, November 1, 1918. Exposing himself to 
 enemy fire. Private Sexton with another soldier, 
 courageously advanced ahead of their platoon and 
 captured five machine-guns and 14 prisoners. 
 Home address, Mrs. NeUie Sexton, wife, Waterloo, 
 Iowa. 
 
 SEYMOUR, QUINCY R Private 
 
 Deceased. Company F, 353d Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action in the Bois de 
 Barricourt, France, November 2, 1918. With 
 another soldier. Private Seymour advanced more 
 than 150 yards over an open space swept by fire 
 from 30 enemy machine-guns, for the purpose of 
 drawing the fire of these guns, while the remainder 
 of his company attacked them from the flanks. 
 His self-sacrificing act cost him his life, but enabled 
 his comrades to capture the hostile position. Next 
 of kin, James O. Seymour, father, Rantoul, Kan. 
 
 SHADRICK, BART L Private 
 
 Company E, 357th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Fey-en-Haye, France, 
 September 12, 1918. When a part of his company 
 was held up by machine-gun fire this soldier, with 
 
 the aid of two others, flanked two machine-guns, 
 killed the gunners, and captured the guns, thereby 
 allowing the company to advance without delay or 
 losses. Later on in the same advance he crept up to 
 a German machine-gun emplacement, rolled over 
 the parapet onto the gun crew, putting gun and 
 gunners out of action. Home address, John W. 
 Shadrick, R. F. D. I., Sapulpa, Okla. 
 
 SHAHAN. WINFIELD F. . . . Corporal 
 Company M, 139th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action in the Meuse-Argonne offensive, 
 September 26-28, 1918, and near Exermont, France, 
 September 29, 1918. Corporal Shahan, regimental 
 liaison noncommissioned officer, with great courage 
 constantly exposed himself to heavy enemy ma- 
 chine-gun and shell fire for three days in maintaining 
 liaison between his regimental headquarters and 
 the companies in the front line. On September 29, 
 he attacked, single-handed, an enemy machine- 
 gun nest, killing several of the enemy and taking 
 one prisoner. While making his way back to his 
 lines, he was fired upon by another German 
 machine-gun, which wounded him in the right arm, 
 and was at the same time attacked by his prisoner. 
 In spite of his wound, he killed the German with 
 his pistol, and reached his lines in safety. Home 
 address, Mrs. Flora Shahan, mother, Marion, Kan. 
 
 SHAHWOOD, SOLOMON .... Private 
 Company A, 305th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Curre four de Meurrussons, 
 France, September 27, 1918. After his company 
 had taken shelter from the enfilading machine-gun 
 and trench-mortar fire of the enemy. Private 
 Shahwood, with two other soldiers, crawled to the 
 aid of wounded comrades, thus saving the lives of 
 at least two, while exposed to terrific fire of the 
 enemy. Home address, George Abraham, cousin, 
 Myers, N. Y. 
 
 SHALLENBERGER, Jr., HUGH D. . . 
 
 .v'f Second Lieutenant 
 
 56th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Pr6ny Ridge, France, November 1, 
 1918. Although twice wounded by machine-gun 
 fire while leading his men in an attack on Priny 
 Ridge, under heavy machine-gun fire, Lieutenant 
 Shallenberger continued in the advance until he 
 was killed by the explosion of a shell. Next of kin, 
 H. D. Shallenberger, father, Vanderbilt, Pa. 
 
 SHAMANSKI, WALTER A 
 
 Private (First Class) 
 
 Infantry. At Vaux, July 1, 1918, having entered 
 a cellar to install his telephone, he was attacked by 
 11 of the enemy, of whom he killed two and took 
 nine prisoners, single-handed. Home address, 
 Joseph Shamanski, father, 242 South Beach Street, 
 Mt. Carmel, Pa. 
 
 SHANAHAN, EDWARD T. . . . Sergeant 
 Company I, 165th Infantry. In the face of vio- 
 lent artillery and machine-gun fire near Sergy and 
 Seringes, France, on July 28, 1918, he selected a 
 squad of men and rushed a machine-gun that had 
 been harassing his company with its fire. He 
 reached and captured the gun and killed the crew. 
 Home address, Martin Shanahan, 62J^ Thirty- 
 first Street, Milwaukee, Wis. 
 
 SHANE, WILLIAM Corporal 
 
 Company I, 111th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Le Chene Tondu, France. 
 October 1, 1918. Seeing the commanding oflBcer of 
 an adjacent unit fall from a wound, Corporal Shane 
 left his place of safety and made his way through 
 the continuous rain of machine-gun bullets to the 
 side of the wounded oflScer. After a severe struggle 
 he managed to drag him to a place of safety. Home 
 address, Mrs. Mary Shane, mother, 631 J^ Herron 
 Avenue, Pittsburgh, ^Pa. 
 
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 SHANKLE, VANCE Corporal 
 
 Deceased. Company K, 118th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near St. Martin 
 Revere, France, October 17, 1918. When the ad- 
 vance of his company was held up, he volunteered 
 to go forward with another soldier to reduce a 
 machine-gun emplacement. Advancing in front of 
 our lines, these two soldiers attacked the enemy 
 position, destroyed it, and captured three prisoners. 
 Corporal Shankle was killed in action shortly 
 afterwards. Next of kin, Brooka B. Shankle, 
 brother, Kanapolis, N. C. 
 
 SHANKLIN, ALMERON W. . First Lieutenant 
 Deceased. 11th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Cunel, France, October 15, 
 1918. Forbidding his men to leave their place of 
 safety, Lieutenant Shanklin went forth, in the face 
 of heavy machine-gun fire, located and sighted his 
 37-mm. gun, receiving wounds which proved fatal. 
 Next of kin, Mrs. Walton Shanklin, wife, Crozet, 
 Va. 
 
 SHANNON, FRED B Sergeant 
 
 Company K, 117th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Geneve and Fremont, 
 France, October 7-20, 1918. Throughout the en- 
 gagement Sergeant Shannon led his platoon with 
 great bravery and distinction, participating con- 
 stantly in the severe fighting of that period, despite 
 a painful wound in the hand and another in the 
 arm, received the first day of the engagement. He 
 gave unsparingly of his strength while helping 
 others in addition to his own work until his com- 
 pany had been relieved. He dropped unconscious 
 from exhaustion and the effects of his wounds soon 
 after turning over his platoon to the second in 
 command. Home address, William Shannon, 
 brother, Chattanooga, Tenn. 
 
 SHANNON, JAMES A. . . Lieutenant Colonel 
 Deceased. 112th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Ch&tel Ch6h6ry, France, 
 October 5-6, 1918. He voluntarily led an officer's 
 patrol to a depth of three kilometers within the 
 enemy lines. As a result of his exceptional bravery 
 and skill in leading this patrol in its contact with 
 the enemy, vital information was obtained at a 
 critical period of the battle, to which much of the 
 success of the next few days was due. The inform- 
 ation thus secured was followed up by an attack 
 the next morning, which this officer personally led 
 and wherein he was fatally wounded. His superb 
 leadership and personal courage furnished the neces- 
 sary inspiration to an exhausted command. Next 
 of kin, Mrs. James A. Shannon, wife. Fort Hamilton, 
 Brooklyn, N. Y. 
 
 SHANTZ, JOSEPH E. . . . First Lieutenant 
 131st Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Consenvoye, France, October 13, 1918. 
 Although seriously wounded in the head by shrap- 
 nel. Lieutenant Shantz went forward to rectify the 
 position of our troops, who were occupying the 
 ground on which our barrage was scheduled to fall. 
 Through a perilous fire, he brought the line back 
 to a new position. Home address, Mrs. Joseph E. 
 Shantz, wife, Tenth and Greenleaf Avenue, Wil- 
 mette. III. 
 
 SHAPIRO, ELI Corporal 
 
 Company D, 132d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Forges, France, September 
 26, 1918. After having been severely wounded. 
 Corporal Shapiro continued to lead his squad dur- 
 ing the entire attack which lasted several hours, 
 and he remained until his objective had been 
 reached and his squad sheltered. Home address, 
 Abraham Shapiro, father, 1833 South St. Louis 
 Avenue, Chicago, 111. 
 
 SHARKEY, CHARLES WESLY . . . 
 
 Private (First Class) 
 
 Company C, 15th Machine Gun Battalion. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action during the St. 
 Mihiel offensive, September 12, 1918. After being 
 shot in the right arm, Private Sharkey continued 
 to advance; and, by the effective use of his pistol 
 with his left hand, alone captured 20 Germans and 
 two machine-guns. Home address, Mrs. Charles 
 Sharkey, wife, 1301 Soruce Avenue, Cleveland, 
 Ohio. 
 
 SHARP, JAMES H. . . Second Lieutenant 
 23d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near St. Etienne-4-Arnes, France, October 
 3-9,1918. Lieutenant Sharp volunteered and made 
 several reconnaissances through heavy machine- 
 gun and artillery fire. When the flank of his or- 
 ganization was dangerously exposed. Lieutenant 
 Sharp volunteered to get assistance. He brought 
 up several companies, thus saving the flank from 
 annihilation. He carried several important mes- 
 sages through extremely heavy machine-gun and 
 artillery fire. Home address, F. H. Sharp, father, 
 421 Ninth Street South, Moorhead, Minn. 
 
 SHARP, ROBERT E. . . Second Lieutenant 
 117th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Estrees, France, October 6-7, 1918. 
 Acting as battalion gas officer. Lieutenant Sharp 
 volunteered to carry an important message to one 
 of the companies after three runners had been 
 killed in attempting to do so. He succeeded in 
 making the trip through heavy shell and machine- 
 gun fire and returning safely. Next morning upon 
 his own request, he was permitted to join one of the 
 attacking companies and was severely wounded 
 while leading a platoon to its objective. Home 
 address, Mrs. Martha Sharp, mother, Chattan- 
 ooga, Tenn. 
 
 SHARP, THOMAS V Private 
 
 Deceased. Company F, 6th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Regni6- 
 ville, France, September 12, 1918. Having 
 located an enemy machine-gun nest. Private 
 Sharp, accompanied by another soldier, was ad- 
 vancing on the nest under fire when the German 
 gunners threw up theirhandsandyelled,"Kamerad." 
 They continued toward the nest and when they 
 were within 15 yards of the position the enemy 
 again opened fire, killing Private Sharp's companion, 
 thereupon Private Sharp dashed straight at the 
 enemy emplacement, shooting one gunner, bayo- 
 neting two others and capturing four, together with 
 three machine-guns. Next of kin, Mrs. Belle Sharp, 
 mother, Wichita, Kan. 
 
 SHARRAR, OLIVER Corporal 
 
 Company M, 328th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Cornay, France, October 9-10, 
 1918. After fighting for six hours. Corporal 
 Sharrar volunteered to accompany 15 other 
 soldiers and an officer on a night patrol of Cornay, 
 which was held by many enemy machine-gun posts. 
 The party worked from 11 o'clock at night until 
 next morning at clearing buildings and dugouts of 
 the enemy, capturing 65 prisoners and two macliine 
 guns. With six others, Corporal Sharrar volun- 
 teered and entered a dugout where 23 prisoners 
 were captured. He was wounded while leaving the 
 town, but he refused to go to the aid station until 
 the prisoners had been delivered at brigade head- 
 quarters. Home address, Mrs. Lucinda Sharrar, 
 mother, Fertigo, Venango County, Pa. 
 
 SHARTLE, ALBERT J. . . First Lieutenant 
 315th Machine Gun Battalion. For extra- 
 ordinary heroism in action near Bethincourt, 
 France. September 26, 1918. Lieutenant Shartle 
 gave proof of courage and unhesitating devotion to 
 
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 duty when he rallied a platoon of infantry held up 
 by intense fire from a machine-gun directly to the 
 front. This oflBcer led the platoon against the hos- 
 tile strong point, captured it, and fell severely 
 wounded. Home address, A. B. Shartle, father, 
 1114 South Forty-seventh Street, Philadelphia, 
 Pa. 
 
 8HASKAN, SAMUEL Private 
 
 Headquarters Company, 128th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Juvigny, 
 France, August 28, 1918. Going out from the front 
 line through barbed-wire entanglements, under 
 heavy artillery and machine-gun fire. Private 
 8haskan brought back to safety a wounded soldier. 
 Home address, Abraham Shaskan, brother, 71 West 
 Twenty-third Street, New York City. 
 
 SHAW, CHARLES A. . . . First Lieutenant 
 Deceased. Company E, 353d Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action during the offen- 
 aive against "the St. Mihiel salient, France, Sep- 
 tember 11-13, 1918. He personally led his platoon 
 under heavy machine-gun fire into the undamaged 
 enemy wire, so inspiring his platoon that, regard- 
 less of heavy losses, the machine-gun nest was 
 neutralized. He was killed one minute after his 
 platoon had accomplished its mission. Next of 
 kin, W. A. Shaw, brother, Weatherby, Mo. 
 
 SHEA. RICHARD O'B . . Assistant Surgeon 
 U. S. N. attached to 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. 
 At Chateau-Thierry, France, on June 6, 1918, he 
 displayed extraordinary heroism treating the 
 wounded while under heavy bombardment. He 
 Bhowed utter disregard of his personal safety in 
 order to succor others. Home address, P. J. Shea, 
 father, 26 Noyes Avenue, Westerly, R. I. 
 
 SHEA, WILLIAM A Sergeant 
 
 Machine Gun Company, 39th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Cuisy, France, 
 September 26, 1918. Although painfully wounded 
 by machine-gun fire. Sergeant Shea placed himself 
 in an exposed position between two machine-guns, 
 and by the use of his glasses directed the fire of a 
 heavy machine-gun barrage on the ememy. He 
 remained in this exposed position for two hours, 
 and his were the only guns which remained in ac- 
 tion under the sweeping fire of the enemy. Home 
 address, Matilda Shea, mother, 1483 Catherine 
 Street, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. 
 
 SHEAFF, DONALD R Corporal 
 
 Company G, 6th Regiment, U. S. M. C. In the 
 Bois de Belleau, France, on June 6, 1918, in de- 
 livering messages, he voluntarily chose the rnost 
 direct route, although it was through a machine- 
 gun barrage, to deliver information which prevented 
 the bombardment of positions that had just been 
 occupied. He took the path of danger to save his 
 comrades. Home address, Mrs. Wade McDougal, 
 friend. South University, Denver, Colo. 
 
 SHEARER, MAURICE E Major 
 
 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action in the Bois de Belleau, France, 
 June 25, 1918. He displayed conspicuous courage, 
 going forward at the head of his command during 
 the attack. Personally going along the front line, 
 after the objective had been reached, he encour- 
 aged his men and directed the repulse of a counter- 
 attack by the enemy. During the encounter his 
 battalion took over 200 prisoners and 19 machme 
 guns. Home address, S. H. Shearer, father, 6167 
 Cornell Avenue, Indianapolis, Ind. 
 
 SHECKART, GROVER C. . . . Sergeant 
 
 316th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 
 action near Montfauoon, France, September 29, 
 
 1918. After his commanding oflBoer had been 
 
 wounded and taken from the field. Sergeant 
 Sheckart reorganized two platoons of his company 
 and led them into a thick woods against strong 
 machine-gun nests. He advanced alone against 
 a machine-gun crew, killed the officer in charge, and 
 took four prisoners. He continued to lead his men 
 during the advance of that day, in spite of a wound 
 in the foot, which caused his evacuation in the 
 evening. Home address, Mrs. Mayme Sheckart, 
 wife, 137 West Chocolate Avenue, Hershey, Pa. 
 
 SHEDLEWSKI, JOHN F. , Private (First Class) 
 Company A, 107th Ammunition Train. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Juvigny, north 
 of Soissons, France, September 4, 1918. During 
 a heavy enemy bombardment a shell burst near two 
 ammunition trucks that were being unloaded at a 
 dump, blowing up one truck and setting fire to the 
 other. Disregarding the warnings of bystanders, 
 Private Shedlewski rushed forward and assisted 
 in throwing the burning cushions and cover off the 
 truck and backing it to a place of safety. His con- 
 spicuous bravery was the means of saving a large 
 quantity of ammuniton. Home address, Mrs. 
 JuUa Brizki, mother, Menasha, Wis. 
 
 SHEERAN, JAMES J. . . . First Lieutenant 
 23d Infantry. After being severely wounded, 
 near Chateau-Thierry, France, June 6, 1918, he 
 displayed remarkable fortitude and exemplary 
 poise by continuing to direct the operation of his 
 platoon under violent machine-gun fire. Home 
 address, Mrs. K. E. Sheeran, 7130 Carpenter 
 Street, Chicago, 111. 
 
 SHEFRIN, WILLIAM Cook 
 
 Deceased. Company C, 306th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action in the Ravine de 
 L'Homme Mort near Vauxcere, between the Vesle 
 and Aisne Rivers, September 5, 1918. After both 
 of his feet had been blown off by a bursting shell 
 Cook Shefrin, although rnortally wounded, cooly 
 directed the work of rescuing and caring for other 
 wounded men of the kitchen detachment who 
 had been wounded when his transport was struck. 
 Next of kin, Naton Shefrin, father, 210 Seven- 
 teenth Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. 
 
 SHELBY, RICHARD D. . . First Lieutenant 
 Air Service, 139th Aero Squadron. For extraor- 
 dinary heroism in action near Verdun, France, 
 October 10, 1918. Lieutenant Shelby encountered 
 six enemy planes at a very low altitude strafing our 
 trenches. He immediately attacked and dispersed 
 the enemy planes and by skillful maneuvering 
 brought one of the planes down just behind his own 
 Unes. Home address, W. A. Shelby, father, Rose- 
 dale, Miss. 
 
 SHELDON, RAYMOND .... Colonel 
 307th Infantry. For repeated acts of extraor- 
 dinary heroism in action near Grand-Pr6, France, 
 October 15, 1918, and near Oches and Raucourt, 
 France, November 4-6, 1918. In the attack on 
 Grand-Pr6, October 15, he displayed gallant con- 
 duct in going forward under heavy artillery and 
 machine-gun fire and taking personal command 
 of the leading battalion of his regiment by his pres- 
 ence inspiring his men and facilitating the capture 
 of this town. During the advance on Oches, 
 November 4, when his leading units were held up 
 by machine-gun fire, he went forward to the skir- 
 mish line in order to estimate the strength of the 
 enemy's position. The location by him of certain 
 enemy machine-guns resulted in their destruction 
 by our artillery. During the advance on the Meuse, 
 November 4-6, he was constantly with the ad- 
 vanced elements of his regiment. Home address, 
 Mrs. George W. Sheldon, 113 Woodland Avenue, 
 Summit, N. J. 
 
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 SHELLY, HARRY Private 
 
 Company A, 132d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Hamel, Belgium, July 4, 
 1918. With an Australian soldier, Private Shelly 
 went out and silenced an enemy sniping post and 
 brought back eight prisoners. Home address. Mrs. 
 H. A. Shelly, mother, 339 North Menard Avenue, 
 Chicago, 111. 
 
 SHELOR, CHARLES A. . Second Lieutenant 
 127th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action in the Bois de Bantheville, France, October 
 15, 1918. Under heavy fire. Lieutenant Shelor 
 made a reconnaissance of woods infested by enemy 
 machine-guns and snipers, locating another bat- 
 talion of his regiment, from which his own had be- 
 come separated, and securing information which 
 made it possible to continue the attack next day. 
 Home address, Mrs. J. J. Shelor, mother, 511 
 Luck Avenue, Roanoke, Va. 
 
 SHELTON, CLYDE Sergeant 
 
 Company L, 120th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Mazinghien, France, Oc- 
 tober 19, 1918. Sergeant Shelton who was in com- 
 mand of a platoon, was ordered to post an auto- 
 matic rifle so as to protect the right flank of his 
 battalion, and in order to do this, it was necessary 
 to advance his line beyond a hedge and wire fence. 
 Halting his platoon, he went forward himself, and, 
 under heavy fire in clear view of the enemy, he 
 cut an opening in the barrier. His courageous act 
 permitted a patrol to pass through, and the hne was 
 subsequently established with a minimum of cas- 
 ualties. Home address, William Shelton, father, 
 R. F. D. 2, Mount Airy, N. C. 
 
 SHELTON, FRANCIS R. . . First Lieutenant 
 7th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Fossoy, France, July 1, 1918. Although 
 wounded in the side by shrapnel and suffering great 
 pain. Lieutenant Shelton remained in command of 
 his company for 48 hours, successfully repelling 
 the offensive launched by the enemy. Home ad- 
 dress, Mrs. Janet Shelton, mother, Grayville, 111. 
 
 SHENKEL, JOHN H. . . . First Lieutenant 
 111th Infantry. Lieutenant Shenkel displayed 
 marked bravery when, with a number of others, he 
 volunteered to assist the French in retaking Hill 
 204. Finding himself with but seven men, com- 
 pletely surrounded by the enemy, he led his de- 
 tachment in fighting their way out with rifle butts 
 and bayonets, himself killing a German officer 
 with his pistol. Home address, Mrs. Elizabeth C. 
 Shenkel, mother, 900 Grandview Avenue, Pitts- 
 burgh, Pa. 
 
 SHEPARD, ERWIN E. . Private (First Class) 
 Company C, 2d Engineers. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Medeah Farm, France, 
 October 9, 1918. CrawUng forward under heavy 
 machine-gun fire. Private Shepard assisted in bring- 
 ing a wounded comrade to safety. Home address, 
 Mrs. Lillian Shepard, mother, 16 Crown Street, 
 Waterbury, Conn. 
 
 SHEPHERD, GRANT Captain 
 
 23rd Infantry. For extraordinary heroism 
 in action at Soissons and Ch4teau-Thierry, 
 France, June and July, 1918. After being so 
 seriously gassed as to be rendered temporarily 
 8o blind that he had to be led by hand 
 through the trenches, he refused to be evacuated, 
 nevertheless visiting all portions of his trenches to 
 encourage his troops to hold at a most critical stage 
 in the operations. Commanding his company in 
 the Soissons-Rheims offensive, he advanced over 
 the top in front of his company, personally engaging 
 machine-gun nests with his men, until he was so 
 severely wounded by the explosion of a shell as to 
 
 render him a cripple for the rest of his life. Home 
 address, Mrs. E. N. Shepherd, 1917 KaloramaRoad, 
 Washington, D. C. 
 
 SHEPHERD, LEMUEL C. . . First Lieutenant 
 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. On June 3, 1918, near 
 the Lucy-Torcy Roads, he declined medical treat- 
 ment after being wounded and continued courage- 
 ously to lead his men. Home address, Dr. L. C. 
 Shepherd, father, 803 Colonial Avenue, Norfolk, Va. 
 
 SHEPHERD, MARION H. . . . Captain 
 371st Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Ripont, France, September 29-30, 
 1918. Captain Shepherd was wounded twice but 
 each time he refused to be evacuated after re- 
 ceiving first-aid treatment, holding his shattered 
 command in position under heavy shell fire for six 
 days. Home address, Mrs. Jane Shepherd, mother, 
 Parrett, Ky. 
 
 SHEPHERD, ROYAL H. C. . . . Private 
 Company D, 6th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Tigny, 
 France, July 19, 1918. He entered the action with 
 badly burned foot, which fact he concealed from 
 his officers Shot through the shoulder early in the 
 advance and unable to hold his position in the fir- 
 ing line, he carried wounded men to shelter for six 
 hours, all of the time under heavy fire of the enemy 
 and yielded to treatment himself only when he had 
 become exhausted from the effects of his injury. 
 Home address, John S. Shepherd, father, R. F. 
 D. 1, Houston, Texas. 
 
 SHERET. JAMES A Sergeant 
 
 Decea.sed. Company F, 108th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Ronssoy, 
 France, September 29, 1918. During the opera- 
 tions against the Hindenburg line on September 
 29, this soldier displayed exceptional bravery in 
 several single-handed attacks on enemy positions. 
 After rushing two hostile posts and killing the occu- 
 pants with his revolver. Sergeant Sheret attacked 
 four of the enemy in a machine-gun position, kil- 
 ling one of them before he was himself surrounded 
 and killed by the other three. Next of kin, Mrs. 
 Anna Sheret, mother, 28 West Park Street, Albion, 
 N. Y. 
 
 SHERIDAN, CHARLES L. . . . Captain 
 Company A, 163d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action on Hill No. 230, near Cierges, 
 France, July 31 and August 1, 1918. He demon- 
 strated notable courage and leadership by taking 
 command of the remnants of two companies and 
 leading them up the hill and into the woods ag.sinst 
 violent fire from the enemy. His grit and leader- 
 ship inspired his men to force the enemy back. 
 He personally shot and killed three of the enemy 
 and under his direction six machines were put out 
 of action and the hill captured. Home address, 
 A. H. Sheridan, father, Bozeman, Mont. 
 
 SHERIDAN, RICHARD B. . First Lieutenan t 
 Deceased. 308th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Ville Savoye, France, 
 August 23, 1918. While leading his platoon in at- 
 tack. Lieutenant Sheridan had one of hi.s legs badly 
 shattered by shell fire. Refusing evacuation, he 
 remained to direct the movements of his men until 
 he died. Next of kin, Mrs. Isabella Sheridan, 
 mother, 1875 Cropsey Avenue, Brooklyn, N. Y. 
 
 SHERMAN, STEPHEN G . . . Sergeant 
 Deceased. 20th Company, 5th Regiment, U. 
 S. M. C. Killed in action at Chateau-Thierry, 
 France, June 6, 1918. He gave the supreme proof 
 of that extraordinary heroism which will serve as 
 
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 an example to hitherto untried troops. Next of 
 kin, George C. Sherman, father, 1811 Colfax Avenue, 
 South MinneapoUa, Minn. 
 
 SHETHAR, SAMUEL Captain 
 
 369th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action in the Champagne Sector, France, September 
 26-October 1, 1918. Acting as operations officer, 
 Captain Shethar on several occasions voluntarily 
 collected small units which had become separated 
 from their organizations, organized them, and led 
 them to their positions through intense machine- 
 gun and shell fire. At another time he spent sev- 
 eral hours searching for a wounded battalion com- 
 mander until he found him and carried him through 
 heavy fire to the rear. Home address, Mrs. Samuel 
 Shethar, wife. New York City. 
 
 SHIMANOWICH, ALEX .... Private 
 Company L, 23d Infantry. He displayed daring 
 bravery by creeping forward alone, attacking 
 without assistance and putting out of operation an 
 enemy machine-gun detachment which was hold- 
 ing up the advance of his platoon. The machine 
 gun was captured and its crew killed or made pris- 
 oners as a result of his heroic and successful attack. 
 Home address, Alex Dybreck, friend, 64 Belmont 
 Avenue, Newark, N. J. 
 
 SHIMAMOWSKI, ALFRED . . . Private 
 Company G, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action south of Soissons, France, July 
 18, 1918. With Jerome Buschman, sergeant, John 
 Rockwell, private; William F. Rockwell, private, 
 and Watzlaw Viniarsky, private, all of the same 
 company. Private Shimamowski, distinguished 
 himself by attacking a party of more than 60 Ger- 
 mans and, in an intense and desperate hand-to- 
 hand fight, succeeded in killing 22 men and cap- 
 turing 49 men and five machine-guns. 
 
 SHIMEL, FIRM T. . . Sergeant (First Class) 
 Company B, 316th Field Signal Battalion. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Epinonville, 
 France, October 1-2, 1918. Sergeant Shimel was in 
 charge of a party of men stringing wire when an 
 enemy sniper was firing at them. Sending his men 
 to cover, he advanced alone, located the sniper, and 
 killed him. Next day while he and his party were 
 repairing breaks in the Une under shell fire, a shell 
 burst a few feet away. His coolness and courage 
 under fire inspired his men to continue their work 
 and prevented communication being interrupted. 
 Home address, Mrs. B. E. Shimel, mother. New 
 Kensington, Pa. 
 
 SHIMMEALL, RALPH M. . . . Sergeant 
 Company M, 353d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bantheville, France, Novem- 
 ber 1-2, 1918. Sergeant Shimmeall, although 
 wounded twice, continued in action for two days 
 without reporting for medical aid. He estabUshed 
 and maintained Uaison during these two days in a 
 very efficient manner. Home address, Floyd 
 Shimmeall, father. General Delivery, Norton, Kan. 
 
 SHINN, LEON P First Lieutenant 
 
 356th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Flirey, France, September 12, 1918. 
 Home address, Mrs. L. P. Shinn, wife, 293 Hudson 
 Avenue, Newark, Ohio. 
 
 SHIPMAN, STEPHEN V Corporal 
 
 Company C, 126th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action in the woods north of Cierges, 
 northeast of Chateau-Thierry, France, August 1, 
 1918. After his company had entered the woods 
 north of Cierges he and another soldier maneuvered 
 around a machine-gun which was causing many 
 casualties in the company and reached a shell hole. 
 
 after crossing an open space that was swept by 
 hostile fire. From here they killed the crew of the 
 machine-gun, captured the gun, and turned it on 
 the enemy. Home address, Mrs. Ellen M. Ship- 
 man, mother, R. F. D. 1, Bangor, Mich. 
 
 SHIPMAN, STEPHEN V Private 
 
 Company C, 126th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action in the woods north of Cierges, 
 northeast of Chateau-Thierry, France, July 31, 
 1918. After one man had been killed and two others 
 wounded in attempting to render first aid to a Ueu- 
 tenant who lay mortally wounded in an area that 
 was subjected to fire from enemy machine-guns 
 and snipers, he successfully reached the lieutenant 
 and gave him first aid, risking his own life in doing 
 so. Home address, Mrs. Louise Shipman, mother, 
 60 Safirk Place. Buffalo, N. Y. 
 
 SHIPP, SEVERELY A Lieutenant 
 
 328th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Cornay, France, October 9-10, 1918. 
 After successfully driving off the enemy his attacking 
 force was counterattacked and surrounded. The 
 officers in charge decided to surrender to the 
 greatly superior numbers, but Lieutenant Shipp, 
 refusing to do so, made his way to our Unes through 
 deadly enemy fire, although severely wounded 
 while doing so. Home address, Mrs. M. R. Shipp, 
 Thirteenth Avenue, Cordele, Ga. 
 
 SHIRLEY, WALTER L. . . First Lieutenant 
 126th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Bois de Bantheville, France, October 
 18th, 1918. Going forward to the outpost line on a 
 reconnaissiance mission, he was wounded, but, 
 upon receiving first-aid treatment, returned to his 
 position within 30 yards of the enemy, and, although 
 under heavy fire, continued his observations until 
 he had obtained the desired information. Home 
 address, Mrs. Mary J. Shirley, mother, Quincy, 
 Mich. 
 
 SHIVELY, GEORGE J. . Private (First Class) 
 U. S. Ambulance Service. During the fighting 
 near Soissons, France, July 21st, 1918, drove his 
 ambulance through shell fire and continued on 
 after his car was badly shattered until he had de- 
 livered his patients to a dressing station, when he 
 fainted from serious wounds in his left arm and both 
 legs, existence of which he had denied when the 
 ambulance was hit. Home address, Mrs. B. F. 
 Shively, mother, 20 South Pickering Street, 
 Brookville, Pa. 
 
 SHIVELY, HARVEY H Private 
 
 2d BattaUon, Intelligence Section, 120th In- 
 fantry. For repeated acts of extraordinary hero- 
 ism in action near BeUicourt, France, September 
 29, 1918, and near Becquigny, France, October 9, 
 1918. Near BelUcourt Private Shively, with an 
 Australian soldier, captured 42 of the enemy, in- 
 cluding two officers. On October 9, near Becquigny, 
 he accompanied another soldier in penetrating the 
 enemy's outpost line and capturing two enemy 
 machine-gunners, putting the gun out of action. 
 Home address, Mrs. Martha Shively, mother, 
 Spray, N. C. 
 
 SHOEMAKER, LONNIE O. . . . Corporal 
 Deceased. Company L, 142d Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne, 
 France, October 8, 1918. Although he was severely 
 gassed, Corpoal Shoemaker continued in the attack 
 until his company had reached its objective and 
 organized the new position, when he was ordered 
 to the rear. The exposure to which he voluntarily 
 submitted resulted in his death. Next of kin, E. J. 
 Shoemaker, brother, Kirkland, Tex. 
 
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 SHOENER, WILLIAM M. . . . . . Cook 
 
 Battery F, 76th Field Artillery. For extraor- 
 dinary heroism in action near Chateau-Thierry, 
 France, July 14-15, 1918. Leaving his own work, 
 Cook Shoener went to the assistance of the wounded 
 remaining in the field throughout the entire night 
 giving first aid and carrying wounded comrades to 
 places of safety. Home address, Mrs. Emme Shoe- 
 ner, mother, Orwigaburg, Pa. 
 
 SHOLETTE, EDGAR M Sergeant 
 
 Company D, 107th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action east of Ronssoy, France, Septem- 
 ber 29, 1918. He went out into the open field under 
 heavy shell and machine-gun fire and succeeded in 
 carrying back to our Unes a wounded soldier. 
 Home address, Mrs. Mary Sholette, mother, 42 
 David Street, Ogdensburg, N.Y. 
 
 SHOMAN, MAURICE Private 
 
 Company D, 101st Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Verdun, France, October 27, 
 1918. After killing many of the enemy. Private 
 Shoman was left alone in a shell hole with no more 
 ammunition. Finding himself surrounded by a sud- 
 den counterattack of the enemy, he grabbed a light 
 machine-gun and held off the enemy until he was 
 rescued by his comrades. The fire from his gun was 
 decidedly instrumental in overcoming the counter- 
 attack. Home address, Mrs. Edith Shoman, 
 mother, 1 Main Street, Plymouth, Mass. 
 
 SHORE, LAUREL Corporal 
 
 Company I, 126th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in connection with military operations 
 against an armed enemy of the United States at 
 Ivory, France, October 4, 1918. Home address, 
 William Shore, uncle, Evart, Mich. 
 
 SHORT, ABE Sergeant 
 
 Deceased. Company H, 38th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Romagne, 
 France, October 8, 1918. Sergeant Short courage- 
 ously led his platoon through a terrific barrage and 
 silenced a machine-gun position which was en- 
 filading the attacking Une. This soldier was killed 
 later in this action. Next of kin, M. J. Short, 
 father, Aurora, Ark. 
 
 SHORT, GILBERT D Private 
 
 Company F, 120th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Vaux-Andigny, France, 
 October 19, 1918. When the position of his com- 
 pany had become untenable because of enemy 
 machine-gun and artillery fire. Private Short, with 
 another soldier, the sole survivors of a Lewis 
 machine-gun team, covered the retreat of their 
 company. Clinging to their advanced post through- 
 out the day, they took up the advance with the 
 company at dusk that evening. Home address, 
 Mrs. Nora Mae Short, wife, Jackson, Tenn. 
 
 SHOULTS, EDGAR Corporal 
 
 Company B, 354th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Remonville, France, No- 
 vember 1, 1918. In command of a combat group, 
 Corporal Shoults led his men in a bayonet charge on 
 an enemy stronghold, capturing many machine- 
 guns and killing or capturing the entire crews of the 
 guns. Home address. Dr. Promanda Shoults, 
 father, St. Mary, Mo. 
 
 SHOWERS, WILLIAM L Private 
 
 Company M, 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne, 
 France, October 4-6, 1918. Private Showers, a 
 runner, displayed exceptional courage in carrying 
 messages for three days under shell and machine- 
 gun fire. Home address, Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Showers, 
 father and mother. Fort Branch, Ind. 
 
 SHRADER, EDGAR A Private 
 
 2d Field Battalion, Signal Corps. Attached to 
 headquarters of the lat Division as dispatch rider 
 during the operations at Berzy-le-Sec, France, 
 July 18-21, 1918, he courageously and unhesitat- 
 ingly passed through areas under steady artillery 
 bombardment to carry messages whose delivery 
 was of vital necessity to the success of the attack. 
 Home address, Mrs. Julia A. Graham, mother, 
 Baconville. Ga. 
 
 SHROY, DANIEL C Private 
 
 Headquarters Company, 10th Field Artillery. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action near Courboin, 
 France, July 15, 1918. Private Shroy repeatedly 
 volunteered and carried messages over areas heav- 
 ily bombarded with gas and high-explosive shells, 
 until he was gassed and forced to go to an aid sta- 
 tion. Home address, Mrs. Carrie Catherine Shroy, 
 mother, 128 Anna Street, Middletown, Pa. 
 
 SHUEY, PERRY R Sergeant 
 
 Company B, Machine-Gun Battalion. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Fleville, France, 
 October 5, 1918. After his platoon commander 
 had been killed and the organization had suffered 
 50 per cent casualties, he reorganized the platoon 
 by gathering stray squads from both flanks and the 
 front. This work completed, he led the platoon 
 forward, imder intense artillery and machine-gun 
 fire, to positions in advance of the infantry, to 
 withstand a counterattack. He displayed absolute 
 fearlessness under heavy fire, inspiring the men 
 with him by his example of heroism. Home address, 
 Mrs. Blanche Shuey, Lebanon Pa. 
 
 SHUGG, WILLIAM R Private 
 
 Company G, 102d Field Signal Battalion. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action east of Ronssoy, 
 France, September 29, 1918. After the commander 
 of the infantry platoon to which he was attached aa 
 a visual signalman had been killed he took command 
 of the platoon and exhibited remarkable gallantry 
 and leadership in leading it into effective combat. 
 Home address, Calvin F. Shugg, father, 79 Home 
 Avenue, Rutherford, N. J. 
 
 SHULL, LAURENS C. . . Second Lieutenant 
 26th Infantry. Near Soissons, France, July 19, 
 1918, he led his platoon with briUiant courage in 
 two attacks and was badly wounded in the third 
 when, with equal vigor, he advanced against a 
 machine-gun nest. Next of kin, D. C. Shull, 
 father, 1112 Pierce Street, Sioux City, la. 
 
 SHUMAN, GEORGE A. . Second Lieutenant 
 360th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Fey-en-Haye, France, September 15, 
 1918. This officer saved the Uves of wounded men 
 in his command by going into No Man's Land 
 under severe shell fire in plain view of the enemy, 
 giving them first-aid treatment and assisting them 
 back to shelter. Home address, B. L. Shuman, 
 Rugby, N. D. 
 
 SHUMATE, CARSON L Private 
 
 Company I, 28th Infantry. He was a member 
 of a patrol consisting of an officer and four men 
 who, with great daring, entered a dangerous por- 
 tion of the enemy trenches where they surrounded 
 a party of nearly double their own strength, cap- 
 tured a greater number then themselves, drove off 
 an enemy rescuing party, and made their way 
 back to our lines with four prisoners, from whom 
 valuable information was taken. Home address, 
 H. H. Shumate, father. Bluefield, W.Va. 
 
 SHUMATE, J. W. . . . Private (First Class) 
 
 Deceased. 23rd Infantry. For extraordinary 
 
 heroism in action near Chateau-Thierry, France, 
 
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 June 6, 1918. After his platoon had been with- 
 drawn he continued forward to his objective and re- 
 mained throughout the night under heavy fire in the 
 hope of keeping the ground gained until reinforce- 
 ments came up, and was later killed in action on 
 June 14. Next of kin, John W. Shumate, father, 
 Charlestown, W. Va. 
 
 SHUPP, ROY F First Lieutenant 
 
 _ 4th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Gland, France, July 21, 1918. After cros- 
 sing the Marne with the leading platoon of his com- 
 pany, Lieutenant Shupp, with two companions, 
 made a surprise attack on an enemy machine-gun 
 emplacement and succeeded in taking one gun and 
 eight prisoners. Home address, Frank D. Shupp, 
 father, Broadheadsville, Monroe County, Pa. 
 
 SIBOLD, GEORGE G Sergeant 
 
 Machine-Gun Company, 116th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Bois de Con- 
 senvoye, France, October 19, 1918. After his pla- 
 toon commander had become a casualty, and while 
 he was suffering from gas poisoning, Sergeant 
 Sibold led his platoon forward and reported to his 
 company commander, after which he fell from ex- 
 haustion. Home address, Mrs. George G. Sibold, 
 Sixth Avenue Southwest, Roanoke, Va. 
 
 SIEBERT, CLARENCE Private 
 
 _ 23d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Landres-St. Georges, France, November 
 2, 1918. Although severely wounded. Private 
 Siebert remained in the action during the offensive 
 operations west of the Meuse, and, after the ser- 
 geant in charge had been removed. Private Siebert 
 took over his duties as commander of the bat- 
 talion runners, faithfully performing the task 
 despite his pain from the wounds. Home address, 
 Mrs. J. C. Knebel, Tono, Wash. 
 
 SIEBERT, ERNEST T Corporal 
 
 103d Ambulance Company, lOlst Sanitary Train. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action near Trugny, 
 France, July 23, 1918. He voluntarily rescued a 
 wounded soldier who was lying on a shell-swept 
 road, by carrying him 300 yards on his back. Al- 
 though wounded in the shoulder by a shell frag- 
 ment, he courageously stuck to his task until it was 
 Buccessfully accomplished. His courageous act 
 was an inspiration to his men. Home address, 
 Mrs. Margaret W. Siebert, mother, 302 Langley 
 Road, Newton Centre, Mass. 
 
 SIEBERT, WALTER Sergeant 
 
 Company F, 27th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Gesnes. France, October 16, 
 1918. Locating an enemy machine-gun nest. Pri- 
 vate Siebert advanced on it alone and, by accurate 
 fire from his automatic rifle, killed or wounded the 
 members of the crew, thereby saving his company 
 heavy casualties. Home address, Mrs. Bertha 
 Siebert, mother. White Lake, Wis. 
 
 SIEG, ROBERT E Private 
 
 Company F, 2d Battalion, 5th Marines. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Blanc Mont., 
 France, October 3-5, 1918. Private Sieg unhesitat- 
 ingly went through the heaviest machine-gun and 
 artillery fire dressing and carrying wounded. Dis- 
 regarding his own safety, he refused to take rest or 
 food while there were wounded needing attention. 
 Home address, Madge Brown, mother, Postoffice 
 Box 142, Hooper, Neb. 
 
 SIELSKY, LOUIS Corporal 
 
 Company C, 326th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near St. Juvin, France, October 
 
 17-21, 1918. Leading a daylight patrol across an 
 exposed hillside through terrific artillery and mach- 
 ine-gun fire to locate enemy machine-guns. Cor- 
 poral Sielsky secured valuable information and 
 carried it back to the battalion commander. 
 While leading a similar daylight patrol four days 
 later, he was seriously wounded in two places by 
 machine-gun fire, after displaying inspiring bravery 
 and devotion to duty. Home address, L. Sielsky, 
 brother, 466 Cleveland Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. 
 
 SIEMERING, WILLIAM H 
 
 Private (First Class) 
 
 Company G, 142d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near St. Etienne, France, Oc- 
 tober 8, 1918. Although one of his hands was dis- 
 abled, Private Siemering left a sheltered position 
 against the advice of his companions, and went 
 through heavy shell and machine-gun fire to the 
 aid of a wounded comrade, bringing the latter to 
 a place of safety. Home address, Mrs. Agnea 
 Bauman, Sister, Le Suer, Minn. 
 
 SIERS, FRANK Private 
 
 Company M, 2.3d Infantry. Near Chateau 
 Thierry, France, June 6, 1918, after being wounded 
 in the arm and back, he continued his duties of 
 bearing messages and collecting information, and 
 was severely wounded while attempting to estab- 
 lish liaison with a neighboring company. Home 
 address, Jules Siers, father, Nebo, W.Va. 
 
 SIGG, CHARLES F. . . . First Sergeant 
 Company A, 2d Ammunition Train. For extra- 
 ordinary heroism in action near Mont Blanc, 
 France, October 8, 1918. Sergeant Sigg was in 
 charge of a convoy of trucks, loaded with artillery 
 ammunition, of which our batteries were in urgent 
 need. The site selected for the dump was under 
 very heavy shell fire, but Sergeant Sigg, drawing 
 his convoy up in sections directed the unloading 
 throughout the rain of shells, which were exploding 
 on all sides of his machines. Home address, Mrs. 
 Bertha Baltas, sister, PostoflBce box 316, West 
 Park, Ohio. 
 
 SIGNOR. HENRY L. . . Private (First Class) 
 U. S. Ambulance Service, S. S. U. No. 647. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Sommeranoe, 
 France, October 11, 1918. Following the advance 
 of the Infantry, Private Signor caused his car to 
 be Ufted across a mine crater by some infantry- 
 men, and proceeding for three kilometers down a 
 road heavily bombarded with gas and high- 
 explosive shells he evacuated wounded from a 
 culvert only 400 yards from enemy outposts. On 
 the return trip his car was struck by splinters from 
 an exploding shell which pierced the clot'iing of 
 his aide and caused fresh wounds to one of his pa- 
 tients. After transferring his wounded across the 
 crater to another car, he succeeded in driving it 
 over a road almost destroyed by shell fire to a newly 
 established dressing station in Sommerance. He 
 continued to operate his car for 12 hours until he 
 was reheved, having at all times displayed unhes- 
 itating courage and devotion to duty. Home ad- 
 dress, John L. Signor, father, 15 Lagrange Street, 
 Worcester, Mass. 
 
 SIKIVICA, PIT Private 
 
 Company D, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Medeah Ferme, France, 
 during an attack made by his platoon on an enemy 
 machine-gun nest, two automatic rifles were des- 
 troyed in his hands. Private Sikivica fell back to 
 the supporting company, borrowed an automatic 
 rifle, and killed two of the enemy machine-gunners. 
 Home address, Mrs. Margaret Sikivica, mother, 
 Budapest, Hungary. 
 
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE CROSS 
 
 361 
 
 SILL, FREDERICK De V. . First Lieutenant 
 105th Engineers. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Panchaux and Geneve, France, October 
 8, 1918. Lieutenant Sill performed the difficult 
 task ot laying the tape for the junnping-off line and 
 also for the support line on the night preceding the 
 attack of October 8. Despite the fact that one 
 battalion bad changed its line on the 7th and that 
 he had to face a continuous fire of artillery, trench 
 mortars, and machine-guns, he performed a mission 
 which would have been extremely difficult even 
 under normal conditions. While returning to head- 
 quarters. Lieutenant Sill carried his wounded or- 
 derly through a heavy barrage of machine-gun 
 and artillery fire until assistance could be procured. 
 Home address. Rev. F. S. Sill, D. D., Cohoes. N.Y. 
 
 SILLOWAY, RALPH . . Private (First Class) 
 
 Battery C, 124th Field Artillery. For extra- 
 ordinary heroism in action near Romangne, 
 France, November 1-3, 1918. During heavy 
 enemy shell fire, when the other members of his 
 eection were all wounded or engaged in first-aid 
 work. Private Sil'oway alone servei' his piece and 
 kept it firing. Two days later, when the chief of 
 his section was wounded. Private Sdloway took 
 command of the section and followed the barrage. 
 Home address, P. M. Silloway, father, 694 Tren- 
 donia Street, Peoria, 111. 
 
 SILVER, HARRY S. . . . First Lieutenant 
 28th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Exermont, Frnace, October 11, 1918. 
 Lieutenant Silver led a patiol into the woods under 
 a severe artillery and machine-gun tire to establish 
 liaison with the umts on the left flank. He contin- 
 ued on his mission after three-fourths of his patrol 
 had been killed or wounded and succeeded in bring- 
 ing valuable information to his battaUon com- 
 mander. Home address, Mrs. H. G. Turner, 
 sister, Raleigh, N. C. 
 
 SILVER, TOM Corporal 
 
 Company H, 11th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Fontaines, France, Novem- 
 ber 6, 1918. Corporal Silver single handed cap- 
 tured and destroyed a machine gun which was oper- 
 ating on the flank of his company, making progress 
 possible. Home address, Jesse Silver, brother, 
 R. F. D. 1, Comer, Ga. 
 
 SILVERBERG, MORRIS .... Private 
 Company G, 108th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Ronssoy, France, Septem- 
 ber 29, 1918. Private Silverberg, a stretcher 
 bearer displayed extreme courage by repeatedly 
 leaving; shelter and advancing over an area swept 
 by machine-gun and shell fire to rescue wounded 
 comrades. Hearing that his company commander 
 had been wounded, he voluntarily went forward 
 alone, and upon finding that his officer had been 
 killed brought back his body. Home address, 
 Mrs. Anna Silverberg, mother, 809 East Ninety- 
 ninth Street, New York City. 
 
 submitting to treatment for his wounds. Home 
 address, Mrs. Bessie Silverman, mother, Chelsea, 
 Mass. 
 
 SILVERTHORN, MERWIN H. . . . 
 
 Second Lieutenant 
 
 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near St. Etienne, France, October 
 4, 1918. Lieutenant Silverthorn carried an import- 
 ant message to his battalion commander and re- 
 turned with instructions at a critical time through 
 heavy machine-gun and shell fire. Home address, 
 Ashel C. Silverthorn, father, 3434 Bollington 
 Avenue, Minneapolis, Minn. 
 
 SI MAS. MANUEL Private 
 
 Company C, 3fi4th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near EcUsfontaine, France, 
 September 28, 1918. After being wounded by a 
 machine-gun bullet, early in the afternoon, he re- 
 mained in action and without making his wound 
 known, willingly offered and held a very dangerous 
 outpost until late the next morning, when he was 
 ordered to the hospital. Home address, Mrs. 
 Mary Simas, mother, Pigo, Azores Island, Portugal. 
 
 SIMMERS, LEROY Private 
 
 116th Ambulance Company, 104th Sanitary 
 Train. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
 Haumont, France, October 11, 1918. Private 
 Simmers, a stretcher bearer, gave proof of great 
 courage and unhesitating devotion to duty under 
 heavy shell fire by assisting three wounded soldiers 
 to a place of safety, he himself being wounded 
 while so doing After receiving first aid he returned 
 to the shell-swept area and continued in the work 
 of rescuing the wounded. Home address, Mrs. 
 Levi Simmers, mother. Port Deposit, Md. 
 
 SIMMONS, SAMUEL SLOKOM . . Private 
 78th Company, 6th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action at Blanc Mont, 
 France, October 3, 1918. With two other soldiers 
 Private Simmons volunteered and attacked a ma- 
 chine-gun next in advance of his front line, kilUng 
 the entire crew. Later, with another soldier, he 
 went into an enemy dugout and captured 40 
 prisoners. He also carried three messages through 
 the enemy barrage. Home address, George Sim- 
 mons, father, 410 East Ross Street, Lancaster, Pa. 
 
 SIMON, FRANK J Sergeant 
 
 Deceased. 76th Company, 6th Regiment. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near St. Georges, 
 France, November 1, 1918. Advancing with two 
 other men alongside of a tank, in front of his com- 
 pany. Sergeant Simon encountered terrific enemy 
 fire. After cutting their way through the wire the 
 men in the tank and the men following Sergeant 
 Simon were killed and he was wounded. Un- 
 daunted by his wound, he continued on alone, en- 
 countering and capturing six of the crew of the 
 enemy machine-gun in a dugout. Next of kin, Mar- 
 gerate Simon, mother, LaGrange, 111. 
 
 SILVERMAN, HYMAN .... Corporal 
 Company E, 60th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Verdun, France, October 27, 
 1918. When enemy shell fire had ignited an am- 
 munition dump. Corporal (then private) Silver- 
 man assisted in removing the ammunition from the 
 blazing dump. Several of liis comrades were 
 seriously wounded by exploding shells, and he him- 
 self was hit in many places by hand-grenade ex- 
 plosions, but he continued until the greater part of 
 the explosives were moved to safety. He then as- 
 sisted in removing his wounded comrades, before 
 
 SIMON, LOUIS C, Jr. . . First Lieutenant 
 147th Aero Squadron. For extraordinary hero- 
 ism in action in the region of Hadonville Les 
 Lachausse, France, September 16, 1918. While on 
 a protection patrol for American observation planes 
 from the 99th Aero Squadron, Lieutenant Simon 
 was fired upon by three Halberstadt biplane 
 fighters. Regardless of his personal danger, he 
 immediately engaged the enemy, although alone, 
 drawing them down and away from the observa- 
 tion planes which continued their important work 
 unmolested. Lieutenant Simon continued fighting 
 
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 the three Halberstadts fiercely in spite of the odds 
 against him. He finally succeeded in getting on the 
 tail of one; and, after firing a short burst at close 
 range, the enemy plane fell out of control. The 
 remaining two planes quickly broke off the com- 
 bat and headed east with motors full on. _ For the 
 following acts of extraordinary heroism in action 
 near Cierges, France, September 28, 1918, Lieu- 
 tenant Simon is awarded a bronze oak leaf, to be 
 worn on the distinguished-service cross awarded 
 him October 23, 1918. Lieutenant Simon and two 
 other pilots encountered nine (type Fokker) enemy 
 planes, which were protecting an observation plane 
 (type Rumpler). Lieutenant Simon attacked the 
 lower formation of four planes alone and drove 
 them off. He next dived at the observation plane 
 and sent it crashing to the ground in flames. 
 Home address, Mrs. M. E. Simon, mother, Nor- 
 mandie Hotel, Columbus, Ohio. 
 
 SIMONET, ANDRE . . Marechal de logis 
 
 French Army. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Trieres farm, France, September 30, 
 1918. While on duty with the 37st Infantry as 
 interpreter, Marechal de logis Simonet rendered 
 exceptional service to our forces by assuming com- 
 mand until the second in command could be noti- 
 fied, when the adjutant and commanding oflScer of 
 the battaUon to which he was attached were 
 wounded. At this time he made a voluntary trip 
 to the regimental post of command to report con- 
 ditions to the battaUon. 
 
 SIMONI, ARISTEO V. . . First Lieutenant 
 Chaplain, 11th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near La Chene Tondu, France, 
 October 3, 1918. Upon learning that there were 
 six wounded men in front of our lines, Chaplain 
 Simoni asked for two volunteers and with the aid 
 of these men successfully brought the wounded 
 men to our own lines through a terrific machine- 
 gun and grenade fire. Home address, Mrs. A. 
 Simoni, mother, Rome, Italy. 
 
 SIMPSON, ALBERT B. . . First Lieutenant 
 11th Machine Gun Battalion. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Nantillois, France, Septem- 
 ber 27-28, 1918. Lieutenant Simpson, though he 
 was wounded, remained with his company, and by 
 skillful arrangement of his machine-gun covered a 
 retirement of the infantry. Next day he was again 
 wounded, and, although urged by the surgeon to go 
 to the rear, this gallant ofiBcer repUed that there 
 was too much work yet to be done at the front. He 
 left to rejoin his command and had gone about half 
 the distance when he was killed by a high-explosive 
 shell. Next of kin, Robert N. Simpson, father, 
 Waverly HaU, Ga. 
 
 SIMPSON, ALFRED R Private 
 
 Company B, 321st Machine-Gun Battalion. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action near Somme- 
 Py, France, October 12, 1918. While his company 
 was covering with machine-gun fire a temporary 
 withdrawal of the infantry, before a hostile counter- 
 attack, he secured an abandoned German machine 
 gun and operated it until his own company, as well 
 as the infantry, had returned safely. He remained 
 at his post until his ammunition was exhausted 
 and was the last one to leave the position. Through 
 his bravery and skill the advance of the enemy was 
 checked, and our own forces were able to organize 
 a fresh counter dash attack. Home address, 
 Langstin F. Miller, uncle. Cedar Valley, Texas. 
 
 SIMPSON, CHARLES E Private 
 
 Company A, 310th Machine-Gun Battalion. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action near Verdun, 
 France, November 5, 1918. With two other soldiers 
 
 Private Simpson voluntarily left a place of safety 
 went forward 40 meters under machine-gun fire in 
 plain view of the enemy, and rescued another 
 soldier, who had been bUnded by a machine-gun 
 bullet and was helplessly staggering about. Home 
 address, Fred Simpson, father. Great Bend, Pa. 
 
 SIMPSON, HARRY P Sergeant 
 
 Battery B, 76th Field Artillery. For extraordi- 
 nary heroism in action near le Charmel, France, 
 July 28, 1918. After his commanding officer and 
 32 members of his battery had been wounded by a 
 bomb from an enemy plane. Sergeant Simpson, 
 himself wounded, assisted in the evacuation of the 
 wounded, after which he remained until his piece 
 was placed in a new position, before he retired for 
 treatment. Home address, Mrs. Sarah Simpson, 
 Poulan, Ga. 
 
 SIMPSON, JOHN S Sergeant 
 
 Deceased. Company I, 9th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action in the Soissons sec- 
 tor, France, July 18, 1918. During the assault 
 near Soissons, Sergeant Simpson, although severely 
 wounded, continued in action for several hours, 
 leading a group of men beyond and back of an 
 enemy machine-gun emplacement in order to flank 
 it and make the infantry advance at this point 
 possible. He succeeded, but while engaged in this 
 courageous duty he was killed. Next of kin, Mrs. 
 Mary Simpson, mother. Ready, Ky. 
 
 SIMPSON, JOSEPH M Captain 
 
 Machine-Gun Company, 357th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Foret Ven- 
 cheres, France, September 14, 1918. He took 
 command of a platoon that had become separated 
 from its command, reorganized it, and showed 
 marked personal courage in leading it forward un- 
 der heavy fire. He called for volunteers and then 
 led them in an attack upon a machine-gun nest that 
 had been holding up our advance. With two men, 
 he charged the nest, captured the gun, and killed 
 the crew. Home address, Mrs. Louise Simpson, 
 wife, 614 Van Ness Street, San Antonio, Texas. 
 
 SIMPSON, RICHARD LYLE Second Lieutenant 
 Company H, 56th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Preny, France. October 29, 
 1918. In charge of a patrol, Lieutenant Simpson 
 had located the exact position of the enemy and 
 was withdrawing, when he discovered thatoneman 
 was missing. Although wounded himself, he went 
 back, finding that the man had been killed and was 
 entangled in the enemy's wire. Unable to recover 
 the body and being wounded the second time, he 
 covered the withdrawal of his patrol and returned 
 with his report. Home address, J. L. Simpson, 
 father, 1227 Cypress Street, Louisville, Ky. 
 
 SIMPSON, ROBERT A Private 
 
 Company A, 16th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 22, 
 1918. After being wounded Private Simpson re- 
 turned to the line and continued to carry messages 
 with absolute disregard for his own safety until he 
 was wounded the second time. Home address, 
 Mrs. Jane Simpson, mother, 421 St. Vincent Street, 
 Glasgow, Scotland. 
 
 SIMPSON, ROY H Private 
 
 Deceased. 47th Company, Fifth Regiment, 
 U. S. M. C. In the attack on the Bois de Belleau, 
 France, June 12, 1918, he carried a message from 
 battalion to company headquarters directly across 
 the face of enemy fire. Shot through the chest he 
 continued running and called out, "I must deliver 
 this message," struggling forward for 50 feet more 
 in his heroic effort to carry out his mission before 
 falling dead. Next of kin, E. Albert Simpson, 
 father, 1 19 Duval Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 
 
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE CROSS 
 
 363 
 
 SIMPSON, THOMAS G. . . Second Lieutenant 
 107th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Ronssoy, France, September 29, 1918. 
 He went out into the open under heavy machine- 
 gun fire and succeeded in carrying back for a dis- 
 tance of about 25 yards a wounded officer and a 
 wounded soldier. Home address, James R. Simp- 
 eon, brother, 1030 Hudson Street, Hoboken, N. J. 
 
 SIMS, GEORGE D Private 
 
 Deceased. Company M, 118th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Montbre- 
 hain, France, October 8, 1918. While assisting his 
 automatic rifle squad in a most advanced position, 
 Private Sims, and those about him, were seriously 
 wounded by shrapnel. Realizing that his wounds 
 were fatal, and that his comrades might be saved, 
 he insisted that the stretcher bearers attend to the 
 others. His unusual heroism was instrumental in 
 the saving of the lives of his fellow soldiers, even 
 at the cost of his own. Next of kin, Willie C. 
 Sims, father, Sumter, S. C. 
 
 SIMS, WILLIAM L Private 
 
 Company A, 13th Machine-Gun Battalion. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action at Frapelle, France, 
 August 16-18, 1918. While acting as a runner he 
 showed exceptional bravery in carrying messages 
 through a heavily shelled and gassed area. After 
 being wounded in the hand he made 12 trips from 
 Frapelle to his company headquarters at Chapelle 
 St. Clair. Home address, Mrs. Francis Silvatra, 
 mother. East Boston, Mass. 
 
 SINATRA, MARION Private 
 
 Company K, 23d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Chiteau-Thierry, France, 
 June 6, 1918. Rushing through rifle and machine- 
 gun fire for a distance of 75 meters, Private Sinatra 
 rescued a wounded comrade; and, while carrying 
 him to safety, was himself seriously wounded. He 
 continued on with his comrade, however, until he 
 reached cover, administering first aid to the other 
 man before attending to his own wound. Home 
 address, Mrs. Francis Sinatra, mother, 316 Sumner 
 Street, East Boston, Mass. 
 
 SINCLAIR, PAUL K Corporal 
 
 Company M, 118th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Vaux-Andigny, France, Oc- 
 tober 11, 1918. When the advance was checked by 
 fire from enemy machine-guns and snipers in a 
 sunken trench. Corporal Sinclair,crawUng and jump- 
 ing from one shell hole to another, under heavy 
 machine-gun and artillery fire, opened fire with his 
 automatic rifle and silenced both the machine-gun 
 post and the snipers. Home address, J. D. Sinclair, 
 Camden. S. C. 
 
 SINCLAIR, WILBERT W Private 
 
 Company H, 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Beaumont, 
 France, November 10, 1918. Private Sinclair 
 alone reconnoitered the position of enemy machine- 
 guns which were holding up the advance of his 
 company across the Meuse. After he had located 
 them, he silenced the fire of two guns, thus making 
 possible the continuance of his company's ad- 
 vance. Home address, Asa F. Sinclair, Wood- 
 stock, N. H. 
 
 SINER, EARL R Private 
 
 Deceased. Company G, 310th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Thiaucourt, 
 France, September 26, 1918. While his company 
 was on outpost duty, Private Siner crawled out 
 from a trench under heavy enemy fire to rescue 
 a wounded comrade and was instantly killed by a 
 bursting shell just as he had reached the wounded 
 man. Next of kin, Mrs. Lily C. Siner, 64 Main 
 Street, Pawtucket, R. I. 
 
 SIRMON, WILLIAM A Captain 
 
 325th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Clemery, France, August 16, 1918. At 
 an imminent risk of his own life Captain Sirmon 
 rescued another officer by carrying him at night 
 through enemy fire and under heavy machine-gun 
 fire for 300 yards to a place of safety, where he 
 dressed the wounds of the disabled officer. Home 
 address, W. S. Sirmon, Randolph Street, Crichton, 
 Ala. 
 
 SIROTA, IRVING . . Private (First Class) 
 Medical Detachment, 308th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Binarville, 
 France, October 2-7, 1918. Private Sirota was on 
 duty with a detachment of his regiment which was 
 cut off and surrounded by the enemy in the Forest 
 of Argonne. During this period he was without 
 food, but he continued to assist and give first aid to 
 the wounded exposing himself to heavy shell and 
 machine-gun fire at the risk of his life, until he was 
 completely exhausted. Home address, M. Gins- 
 berg, uncle, 1295 President Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. 
 
 SISSON, CHARLES H Captain 
 
 328th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Cornay, France, October 9, 1918. 
 When the advance was checked on the outskirts of 
 Cornay because of the exhaustion of the troops and 
 machine-gun fire from the town. Captain Sisson, 
 who had been in action several hours, took charge 
 without orders and started two patrols into the 
 town. One was driven back by the machine-gun 
 fire, but this gallant officer personally led the other 
 and succeeded in capturing two machine-guns and 
 their crews and 112 prisoners, completely cleaning 
 out the town. Throughout this operation Captain 
 Sisson displayed great bravery and coolness under 
 the most trying circumstances. Home address, 
 Mrs. W. A. Sisson, mother, Jacksonville, Ala. 
 
 SITTLER, EDWARD Private 
 
 Company C, 34l8t Machine-Gun Battalion 
 For extraordinary heroism in action in the Bois de 
 Bantheville, France, October 24, 1918. Although 
 himself severely wounded in the leg by shell fire, 
 Private Sittler did not report for rnedical attention 
 until he had given first aid and assisted in carrying 
 other wounded soldiers to the first-aid station, a 
 distance of six kilometers. After all of his comrades 
 had received attention, he had his own wounds 
 dressed and was evacuated to the hospital. Home 
 address. Miss Emma Sittler, sister, Merna, Neb. 
 
 SKIFF, CLAYTON B Private 
 
 Deceased. Company A, 112th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action at Chatel-Ch6n6ry, 
 France, October 8, 1918. When his cornpany was 
 stopped by enemy machine-gun fire. Private Skiff 
 crawled forward alone, climbed a steep hill under in- 
 tense fire and put a hostile machine-gun nest out of 
 action. In the performance of this gallant exploit 
 Private Skiff was mortally wounded and died on the 
 way to the hospital. Next of kin, Mrs. Maude Skiff, 
 Spartansburg, Pa. 
 
 SKOGSBERG, VIVIAN .... Sergeant 
 Company L, 131st Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Forges Woods, France, 
 September 26, 1918. Although seriously burned by 
 a phosphorous shell, he continued in command of 
 his pl.atoon, leading it forward eight kilometers to 
 its objective, directing the "mopping up" of the 
 territory and the consolidation of the new position. 
 His example was an inspiration to his men. When 
 on orders from his company commander, he started 
 to walk to the rear to receive medical attention, he 
 fell unconscious. Home address, Mrs. Mary 
 Skogsberg, mother, Afton, Iowa. 
 
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 SKRYPECK. ANDY Private 
 
 Medical Detachment, 125th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action southwest of Fis- 
 mes, France, August 5, 1918. During the forward 
 movement of the 1st Battalion, 125th Infantry, a 
 large number of the company to which he was at- 
 tached were wounded while crossing an open field. 
 At this point the artillery fire was very accurate 
 and intense, but he disregarded all possibilities of 
 personal injury and remained upon the field until 
 he had administered first aid to all his fallen com- 
 rades. Home address, Mrs. Mary Jonecke, 408 
 First Avenue, Great Falls, Mont. 
 
 BLADEN, F. W Brigadier-General 
 
 Headquarters 5th Brigade, 3d Division. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Ferme de la 
 Madelaine, France, October 14, 1918. Although 
 almost exhausted from 48 hours of continuous duty, 
 without rest of any kind. General Sladen, upon 
 learning that the front line was held up by enemy 
 machine-gun fire, proceeded to the advanced posi- 
 tion thro\igh three kilometers of severe artillery fire. 
 Upon arrival, he found that the battalion com- 
 mander had been killed and the units badly dis- 
 organized and intermingled. He personally re- 
 organized the troops under the terrific machine- 
 gun and shell fire, reconnoitered the enemy's posi- 
 tions, and launched the advance anew. While 
 engaged in this perilous mission he fainted from ex- 
 haustion, but, upon being revived, refused to be 
 evacuated and continued in the work of reorgan- 
 izing and stabalizing the line at this critical period. 
 Due to his efforts the action was carried to a suc- 
 cessful conclusion in the face of apparentl.v in- 
 surmountable diflSculties. Home address, Mrs. 
 Fred W. Sladen, wife, 1 Doden Lane, Flushing, 
 Long Island, N. Y. 
 
 SLAGSVOL, OSCAR T. . Second Lieutenant 
 128th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near St. Gilles, France, August 3, 1918. 
 Commanding the battalion patrols. Lieutenant 
 Slagsyol was engaged continuously throughout the 
 day in making reconnaissances under heavy fire. 
 Although wounded, he preceded the battalion into 
 the enemy's position and continued to perform his 
 duties until he was overcome by exhaustion. Home 
 address, Mrs. Anna Mathilda Slagsvol, mother, 
 621 Wisconsin Street, Eau Claire, Wis. 
 
 SLATE, JOSEPH W Corporal 
 
 Company C, 2d Field Battalion, Signal Corps. 
 Corporal Slate volunteered and maintained a tele- 
 phone line which ran through thick undergrowth 
 and barbed-wire entanglements to an advanced 
 observation post. Despite heavy artillery and di- 
 rect machine-gun fire. Corporal Slate kept the line 
 in operation for many hours without relief. Home 
 address, Mrs. NelUe Slate, mother. Rodeo, Cal. 
 
 SLATE, RALPH Captain 
 
 _ 39th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Bois de Septsarges, France, September 
 27th, 1918. After being wounded in a previous 
 action, Captain Slate led his command in the face 
 of unusual machine-gun fire, repeatedly exposing 
 himself to prevent his units from becoming scat- 
 tered and strengthening and holding his line, until 
 again severely wounded. Home address, Mrs. 
 M. P. Matteson, sister, Kalamazoo, Mich. 
 
 SLATER, NORMAN C Private 
 
 Deceased. Company H, 312th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Grand-Pr6, 
 Franco, October 17, 1918. Although wounded by 
 a shell fragment, Private Slater refused treatment, 
 volunteering his services as a litter bearer for other 
 wounded. Next day, he accompanied his platoon 
 in the attack. After heavy fighting for some hours 
 under terrific machine-gun fire, a withdrawal was 
 
 ordered, Private Slater remaining in advance with 
 an automatic-rifle squad to cover the withdrawal. 
 Being one of the last to go back, he was killed by 
 shell fire on his way to the new position. Next of 
 kin, Mrs. Effie Hinman, mother, R. F. D. 1, 
 Bainbridge, N. Y. 
 
 SLAY, JOHN R Sergeant 
 
 Company G, 354th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Barricourt, France, Novem- 
 ber 2, 1918. After having been severely wounded 
 by a machine-gun bullet. Sergeant Slay continued 
 in the attack with his platoon until ordered to the 
 rear. Home address, Mrs. Mary Amad, mother, 
 1344 Chateau Avenue, St. Louis, Mo. 
 
 SLOAN, OZRO L Private 
 
 Company C, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Thiaucourt, France, Sep>- 
 tember 12, 1918. When his platoon was under 
 shell fire and threatened by an enemy counter- 
 attack. Private Sloan collected in the vicinity a 
 number of soldiers separated from their organiza- 
 tions and led them to reinforce his platoon in the 
 first line. While so engaged he was seriously 
 wounded, but continued on duty with his platoon 
 until completely exhausted. Home address, John 
 G. Sloan, Whitewright, Texas. 
 
 SLOAN, WILLIAM E Mechanic 
 
 Deceased. Company I, 137th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in actions near Verennes, 
 France, September 26, 1918. He continued to ad- 
 vance with his platoon after having been severely 
 wounded and personally guided a tank to an enemy 
 machine-gun nest, whose location he had learned. 
 In the course of this extraordinary duty he was 
 killed. Next of kin, Ed Sloan, El Dorado, Kan. 
 
 SLOVER, LUKE. Jr., . Private (First Class) 
 Deceased. Company B, 311th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Vieville-en- 
 Hay, France, September 24-25, 1918. On the night 
 of September 24-25, Private Slover repeatedly 
 carried messages between his company and bat- 
 talion headquarters, through a heavy barrage. He 
 also took the place of a wounded htter bearer and 
 assisted in bringing in wounded under shell fire. 
 He was later killed in action. Next of kin, Mrs. 
 Eva Smith, friend. Main Street, Keansburg, N. J. 
 
 SLOVER, ROBERT Corporal 
 
 Company B, 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne, 
 France, October 4, 1918. Corporal Slover assisted 
 in preparing an emergency force of about 30 men 
 leading them in attack against greatly superior 
 numbers of the enemy, who were preparing a sur- 
 prise attack against an unprotected projection of 
 our lines. His leadership and daring resulted in the 
 complete success of the exploit. Home address, 
 Amanda Slover, mother. Coal Creek, Tenn. 
 
 SLUSHER, ERNEST W Major 
 
 Regimental Surgeon, Medical Detachment, 
 140th Infantry. For extraoroinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Charpentry, France, September 29 -JO, 
 1918. Although severely gassed, he continued on 
 duty until he collapsed twice and was carried each 
 time to a dressing station. Advised to go to the 
 field hospital for treatment, he waited until he had 
 partially recovered, and then returned to duty in 
 the field, working continually among the wounded 
 and exposing himself to hostile fire. Home address, 
 Mrs. Florence W. Slusher, wife, 3410 Cherry 
 Street, Kansas City, Mo. 
 
 SLYKE, ALFRED G Sergeant 
 
 Company C, 6th Machine Gun BattaUon. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Mont Blanc, 
 France, November 4, 1918. When the Germans 
 
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 attacked Sergeant Slyke's machine-gun detach- 
 ment at close range ammunition was dropped be- 
 tween the gun and the enemy. Although the 
 enemy was bombing the gun position with hand 
 grenades Sergeant Slyke went forward and secured 
 the ammunition and then opened fire and routed 
 the enemy, who had already injured three of his 
 crew with grenades. Home address, William 
 Slyke, father, 72 Lyon Street, Amsterdam, N. Y. 
 
 SMALL, LYLE H Corporal 
 
 Company M, 358th Infantry. For extraordin- 
 ary heroism in action near Vilcey, France, Sept- 
 ember 12, 1918. Corporal Small, with another 
 Boldier, volunteered to outflank an enemy machine- 
 gun nest, and, under most harassing fire, captured 
 the gun and 11 prisoners. Home address, Mrs. 
 Josephine Small, Mazon, 111. 
 
 SMALLEY, JOHN W Sergeant 
 
 Deceased. Company M, 358th Infantry. For ex. 
 traordinary heroism in action near Vilcey, France, 
 September 12, 1918. He displayed great heroism 
 and disregsrd of personal danger in attacking an 
 enemy machine-gun nest which was holding up the 
 advance of his group. Assisted by another soldier, 
 he flanked the gun, shot one of the crew, and drove 
 off the others, but was himself killed in the per- 
 formance of this courageous act. Next of kin, A. J. 
 Smalley, Summitville, Ind. 
 
 SMALLYON, EDWARD H. . . . Private 
 Machine-Gun Company, 30th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Mezy, France, 
 July 15, 1918. Given a message to send by buzzer. 
 Private Smallyon found that all his wires had been 
 destroyed. He immediately started through the 
 bombardment and safely delivered the message, 
 although nearly surrounded by the enemy. Home 
 address, Mrs. J. T. Bruiggman, aunt, 83 Seymour 
 Street, Hartford, Conn. 
 
 SMEAD, BURTON A Major 
 
 Division Adjutant, 89th Division. For extra- 
 ordinary heroism in action during the Argonne- 
 Meuse offensive, November 1-6, 1918. Upon his 
 own request. Major Smead was assigned to the 
 hazardous duty of conducting the division advance 
 message center. He was constantly exposed to fire, 
 going to the front line for information when it 
 could not be otherwise obtained. Home address, 
 Mrs. Burton A. Smead, wife, 1281 South Downing, 
 Denver, Colo. 
 
 SMECK, JAMES . . Private (First Class) 
 
 Company B, 149th Machine-Gun Battalion. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action near Sergy, 
 France, July 31, 1918. He displayed extraordinary 
 heroism in the performance of his duties as runner; 
 and, when anotlier runner had been mortally 
 wounded, trying to reach company headquarters, 
 he volunteered for and accomplished this mission, 
 passing through intense artillery and machine-gun 
 fire. Home address, Mrs. Elizabeth Smeck, 431 
 Schuylkill Avenue, Reading, Pa. 
 
 SMILEY, DEAN F Private 
 
 Deceased. 6th Marines, 75th Company. _ For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne, 
 France, October 9, 1918. Private Smiley rushed a 
 hostile machine-gun nest single-handed, killing 
 three of the crew and capturing the remainder. 
 While taking his prisoners to the rear, this gallant 
 soldier was killed by enemy artillery fire. Next of 
 kin, Mrs. Jennie Smiley, mother, 406 South Fifth 
 Street, Goshen, Ind. 
 
 SMITH, ALBERT L Private 
 
 Company M, 363d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near EcUsfontaine, France, 
 September 27, 1918. With two other soldiers Pri- 
 
 vate Smith volunteered and went 300 yards beyond 
 our outpost lines, through heavy shell fire, to bring 
 in a wounded private of his regiment The mission 
 was promptly and successfully accomplished. 
 Home address, Mrs. Lucy P. Robertson, aunt, 
 Fillmore, Cal. 
 
 SMITH, ALFRED W Corporal 
 
 Company E, 118th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action ea.st of the La Salle River, France, 
 October 17, 1918. Having become separated from 
 his company in a fog. Corporal Smith, an automatic 
 rifle gunner, attached himself to a company in the at- 
 tacking wave and continued in the advance. Work- 
 ing his way through heavy machine-gun and shell 
 fire, he put his automatic rifle into action, poured 
 an enfilading fire on the enemy, and added mater- 
 ially in breaking the hostile resistance at a critical 
 time. Home address, J. F. Smith, father, Stan- 
 field, N. C. 
 
 SMITH, ANSLEY Sergeant 
 
 Company C, 16th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 18, 
 1918. Severely wounded early in the morning, he 
 refused to relinquish command of his platoon, but 
 led its attack to its final objective, remaining in 
 command until after nightfall, when he was ordered 
 to an aid station. Home address, John Smith, 
 father, R. F. D. 1. DanviUe, Ala. 
 
 SMITH, BENJAMIN B Private 
 
 Company A, 119th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, Septem- 
 ber 29, 1918. After being wounded twice in making 
 attacks with his own organization, he joined Aus- 
 tralian troops and attacked with them, being 
 wounded a third time before he consented to be 
 evacuated. Home address, W. F. Smith, father, 
 Ash, N. C. 
 
 SMITH, CALLIE A Private 
 
 Company G, 118th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Montbrehain, France, 
 October 8, 1918. When his company was held up 
 by heavy machine-gun fire, he voluntarily accom- 
 panied an officer and assisted him in flanking a 
 machine-gun post and driving out the gunners with 
 grenades and pistol. Home address, David H. 
 Smith, father. Rock Hill, S. C. 
 
 SMITH, CHARLES M Sergeant 
 
 Company F, 146th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Montfaucon, France, Sept- 
 ember 27, 1918. While leading a reconnaissance 
 patrol, sent out to locate enemy machine-gun nests. 
 Sergeant Smith was severely wounded. Lying 
 helpless where he fell, he disregarded his own 
 wounds and continued to direct his men. Through 
 his courage and fortitude, many enemy machine- 
 guns were located and subsequently destroyed. 
 Home address, Mrs. Charles M. Smith, wife, Akron, 
 Ohio. 
 
 SMITH, CHARLIE . . Private (First Class) 
 Company L. 117th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Ponchaux, France, Oc- 
 tober 7, 1918. Although severely wounded in the 
 leg by machine-gun fire, he continued to advance 
 with his platoon, securing the rifle of a dead soldier 
 when his own was struck by shrapnel and rendered 
 unserviceable. Home address, J. H. Smith, father, 
 Copperhill, Tenn. 
 
 SMITH, CLARENCE Corporal 
 
 Company E, 125th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Cierges, northeast of Chateau- 
 Thierry, France, July 31, 1918. He was seriouijly 
 wounded in the arm by machine-gun fire during the 
 advance on the heights north of the River Ourcq. 
 
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 After receiving first aid he crawled slowly forward 
 in the face of hostile fire and assisted in giving first 
 aid to a lieutenant who had been severely wounded, 
 and then, with his one available arm, assisted in 
 carrying the officer to the rear. Home address, 
 William Smith, father. State Hospital, Athens, 
 Ohio. 
 
 SMITH, DALTON Private 
 
 Company B, 120th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Mazinghein, France, Oc- 
 tober 19, 1918. Acting as a scout, Private Smith 
 fearlessly advanced ahead of his company under 
 heavy fire, and sent back all obtainable information 
 to the company commander. While standing erect 
 in the open and directing effective rifle fire at the 
 retreating enemy, he was seriously wounded. 
 Home address, Dalton Smith, father, Louisburg, 
 N.C. 
 
 SMITH, DWIGHT F Captain 
 
 Company I, 6th Regiment, U. S. M. C. In the 
 Bois de Belleau, France, June 8, 1918, he was con- 
 spicuous for his gallantry and energy in conducting 
 attacks against superior forces in strongly fortified 
 machine-gun positions. Under heavy machine-gun 
 fire he fought until incapacitated by wounds. 
 Home address. Miss Mildred F. Smith, sister, 
 Stowe, Lamoille County, Vt. 
 
 SMITH, EBEN A Sergeant 
 
 Deceased. Company I, 30th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Crezancy, 
 France, July 16, 1918. Although knocked down by 
 the explosion of a shell, Sergeant Smith immediate- 
 ly got up and rendered valuable assistance to his 
 platoon leader in conducting the movement of 
 the platoon through the most intense shell fire. He 
 was subsequently killed in action. Next of kin, 
 Mrs. Kate Bronson, mother, 618 Columbia Street, 
 Waterloo, la. 
 
 SMITH, EMERSON . . Private (First Class) 
 Company M, 4th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Le Charmel, France, July 
 26, 1918. Engaged as runner, Private Smith carried 
 an important message through heavy shell and ma- 
 chine-gun fire, completing his mission, although 
 80 badly gassed that immediate removal to a hos- 
 pital was necessary. Home address, Artie Smith, 
 father, 1412 North Main Street, Dayton, Ohio. 
 
 SMITH, FORD D Corporal 
 
 Company D, 4th Engineers. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Ville Savoy, France, August 
 11, 1918. Leaving a sheltered position, he exposed 
 himself to an intense artillery barrage to rescue 
 a wounded officer. He carried him across the 
 Vesle River to where he could obtain aid in taking 
 him to a dressing station. He displayed utter dis- 
 regard of personal danger while under heavy fire. 
 Home address, Mrs. Hattie W. Smith, mother, 
 Antioch, Cal. 
 
 SMITH, FRANK Corporal 
 
 Company K, 166th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near St. Baussant, northeast of 
 St. Mihiel, France, September 12, 1918. While ad- 
 vancing in the assault Une, he spied a German 
 about to open fire with a machine-gun which would 
 have taken in enfilade his entire platoon. He killed 
 the German with a single rifle shot. The other three 
 of the machine-gun crew fled, but he pursued them 
 alone, cut them off from the rear and captured, 
 single handed, 16 of the enemy in one group. His 
 quick decision, excellent marksmanship, and 
 absolute fearlessness were of the greatest value in 
 overcoming the enemy's resistance. Home address, 
 William P. Smith, father, Honersville, Mo. 
 
 SMITH, FRED Sergeant 
 
 Company M, 11th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Vieville, France, Septem- 
 ber 12, 1918. After being gassed and shot through 
 the shoulder early in the morning, Sergeant Smith 
 continued to lead his platoon through the day, re- 
 fusing to return to the first-aid station for treat- 
 ment. Home address, Mrs. Rose Smith, mother, 
 Dayton, Ohio. 
 
 SMITH, FRED E Private 
 
 Company K, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Faubourg, France, Novem- 
 ber 8, 1918. In the absence of officers, Private 
 Smith took command of two platoons and led 
 them with great fortitude and bravery. When one 
 of his men was wounded he made his way alone 
 through heavy shell and machine-gun fire, brought 
 the wounded man to our line, and applied first aid. 
 Home address, Mrs. Hatty Russel, mother, 936 
 South State Street, Syracuse, N. Y. 
 
 SMITH, FRED SHERRY .... Private 
 Deceased. Machine Gun Company, 354th In- 
 fantry. For extraordinary heroism in actionnear 
 RemonviUe, France, November 1, 1918. Private 
 Smith was a member of a machine-gun crew, firing 
 at close range from a shell hole in an open field 
 when their gun became disabled. Thereupon he 
 and two other soldiers advanced with pistols upon 
 the enemy machine-gun nest, at which they had 
 been firing, and captured it, with three guns and 
 nine prisoners. Putting one of the captured guns 
 into immediate action against the enemy, they en- 
 abled the infantry to advance with a minimum of 
 casualties. This soldier was killed next day when 
 he went out from cover to warn some comrades 
 that they were in the line of fire from his gun. 
 Next of kin, Mrs. Margaret Ann Smith, mother, 
 901 South Washington Street, Denver, Col. 
 
 SMITH, HAMILTON A Colonel 
 
 Deceased. 26th Infantry. Near Soissons, 
 France, July 19-22, 1918. He spent the greater 
 part of of his time in the front lines to encourage 
 and direct his command, without sign of fear for his 
 personal safety, and by his courageous leadership 
 inspired his officers and men to effective combat. 
 He was killed while directing an attack on a machine 
 gun emplacement. Next of kin, Mrs. Hamilton 
 A. Smith, wife. Fort Sam Houston, Texas. 
 
 SMITH, HARFORD D Corporal 
 
 Company C, 115th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Sivry, France, October 18, 
 1918. Corporal Smith volunteered and led an auto- 
 matic-rifle crew forward, silencing a machine-gun 
 nest which was holding up the advance of his com- 
 pany. He worked his way forward through a bar- 
 rage from four machine-gun nests, killing all the 
 occupants of two nests and forcing the others to 
 withdraw, thus permitting his company to advance. 
 Home address, Mrs. O. W. Smith, mother, 307 
 Willis Street, Cambridge, Md. 
 
 SMITH, HARRY L. . . . First Lieutenant 
 13th Machine Gun Battalion. For extraordin- 
 ary heroism in action near Cunel, France, October 
 14, 1918. Leaving bis shelter in a shallow machine- 
 gun emplacement, and accompanied by one soldier 
 Lieutenant Smith ventured forth through a most 
 intense fire to the aid of a wounded officer and as- 
 sisted in carrying him a distance of 170 yards to 
 safety. Home address, Mrs. T. M. Smith, mother, 
 1026 East Rio Grande Street, El Paso, Texas. 
 
 SMITH, HARRY S. . . . Second Lieutenant 
 9th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Tuilerie farm, France, November 3, 1918. 
 Lieutenant Smith led the advance elements of his 
 
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 regiment during an advance of eight kilometers 
 through the German lines, and, with extraor- 
 dinary skill and courage reduced several enemy 
 strong points. In addition, he captured 50 
 prisoners and a large amount of material. Home 
 address, Samuel M. Smith, father, 227 East Main 
 Street, Waynesburg, Pa. 
 
 SMITH, HENRY M Captain 
 
 314th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Malancourt, France, September 26, 
 1918. Although painfully wounded while leading 
 a platoon of his company against strong machine- 
 gun nests. Captain Smith continued the advance un- 
 til all the machine-guns in his immediate front were 
 silenced and the crews killed or taken prisoners. 
 He continued on duty until ordered to the rear by 
 his regimental commander. Home address, Mrs. 
 Robert W. Herbert, aunt, 123 Seminary Avenue, 
 Greensburg, Pa. 
 
 SMITH, HERLD Sergeant 
 
 Deceased. Company F, 140th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Cheppy, 
 France, September 27, 1918. Having been mor- 
 tally wounded while rushing a machine-gun nest. 
 Sergeant Smith continued faithfully to perform 
 his duties and calmly directed the movements of 
 his half-platoon until he died on the field. Next of 
 kin, Monroe Smith, father, R. F. D. 3, Willow 
 Springs, Mo. 
 
 SMITH, HORACE L. Jr Captain 
 
 1st Engineers. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Charpentry, France, October 4, 1918. 
 While repairing roads, a large ammunition dump 
 was set on fire by an enemy shell. Captain Smith 
 with a party of his men, extinguished the flames 
 and rescued a large quantity of ammunition and 
 supplies, despite the threatened explosion, which 
 would have destroyed the entire dump and blocked 
 traflBc at an important crossroad for hours. Home 
 address, H. L. Smith, father, 1009 South Sycamore 
 Street, Petersburg, Va. 
 
 SMITH, HOWARD G. . . First Lieutenant 
 168th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action in the Bois De Romagne, France, October 
 15, 1918. liieutenant Smith was wounded early 
 in the engagement but he declined to be evacuated, 
 although he was suffering much pain. He brilliant- 
 ly led his platoon in a charge on four machine-guns, 
 which he captured, together with many prisoners, 
 and was instrumental in clearing the Bois De 
 Romagne of the enemy under terrific machine-gun 
 fire. Throughout the action his leadership, courage, 
 and determination inspired the greatest confidence. 
 When he was partly overcome by the loss of blood 
 he volunteered to guide 60 prisoners back over a 
 shell-swept area, but refused medical treatment un- 
 til the prisoners were delivered at battalion head- 
 quarters. Home address, Ruth P. Smith, 2025 
 East 100th Street, Cleveland, Ohio. 
 
 SMITH, IVAN Sergeant 
 
 Company E, 125th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action during the forcing of a passage 
 of the River Ourcq and the capture of the heights 
 beyond, near Cierges, northeast of Chateau- 
 Thierry, France. July 31, 1918. Sergeant Smith 
 captured a machine-gun single-handed and after 
 being wounded while so doing so, reorganized his 
 platoon before being taken back for first aid. 
 Home address, William H. Smith, father, Virginia, 
 Mich. 
 
 SMITH, JAMES E Sergeant 
 
 Company G, 26th Infantry. On his own initia- 
 tive he took command of his company near Sois- 
 sons, France, July 19, 1918, when all its oflicers 
 
 and its first sergeant had been killed or wounded, 
 and carried forward successfully its part in the day's 
 attack. Home address, Anderson E. Smith, father, 
 Norman Park, Ga. 
 
 SMITH, JOE Private 
 
 Company C, 39th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bois Du Fays, France, Oc- 
 tober 10-13, 1918. Acting as battaUon runner. 
 Private Smith repeatedly carried messages over a 
 route swept by machine-gun and artillery fire. 
 It was necessary to send runners night and day, 
 in order to maintain communication with the front 
 hnea. He volunteered out of his turn for this 
 dangerous but all-important work. Home address, 
 Mrs. Ellen E. Smith, mother. Center Point, Ark. 
 
 SMITH, JOHN F Private 
 
 Machine Gun Company, 5th U. S. M. C. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne, 
 France, October 4, 1918. During heavy enemy 
 counterbarrage Private Smith was engaged as a 
 runner. In the execution of his duty he displayed 
 exceptional bravery, carrying messages through 
 intense shell fire, falling severely wounded after hia 
 fourth journey. Home address, Mrs. Margaret 
 D. Knox, mother, 46 West Franklin Street, Downers 
 Grove, lU. 
 
 SMITH, JOSEPH W. . . . First Lieutenant 
 166th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near St. Baussay, northeast of St. Mihiel, 
 France, September 12, 1918. Finding that his pla- 
 toon would be under heavy fire of enemy machine- 
 guns while crossing the Rupt de Mad, Lieutenant 
 Smith, rather than permit the advance to be de- 
 layed, unhesitatingly plunged into the stream, 
 crossed it under heavy fire, ascertained the exact 
 location of the enemy, brought his platoon through 
 the river by a protected route, and with it flanked 
 and captured six machine-guns and 19 prisoners. 
 Home address, Mrs. Hitts L. Smith, mother, 1704 
 Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas. 
 
 SMITH. LEROY WATSON . . . Sergeant 
 Company F, 118th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near St. Martin-Revere, France, 
 October 17, 1918. Immediately after the starting 
 of the attack Sergeant Smith collapsed from gas, 
 but realizing the extreme need of a compass in the 
 dense fog and having the only one of the company 
 he struggled along by his company commander, 
 indicating the proper direction with his hands, being 
 unable to talk. He refused evacuation, and volun- 
 tarily led a patrol to establish liaison with his right 
 flank, being subjected to annihilating machine-gun 
 fire during the entire exploit. Home address, 
 Charles N. Smith, father, Cades, S. C. 
 
 SMITH. LOUIS S Sergeant 
 
 Company I, 314th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Montfaucon, France, SepH 
 tember 27, 1918. He advanced alone and silenced 
 a machine-gun nest which was holding up the ad- 
 vance of his section. Home address. Mis. L. S. 
 Smith, wife, Binghamton, N. Y. 
 
 SMITH, MARTIN E. . . . First Sergeant 
 Company G, 132d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Consenvoye, France, Oc- 
 tober 9, 1918. When his company was held up by 
 heavy machine-gun fire, he showed marked per- 
 sonal bravery in working his way to the rear of the 
 enemy emplacement. He opened fire upon the 
 enemy, from the rear, who then surrendered to 
 him. He returned to his own lines with two ofiBcers 
 and 15 men as prisoners. Home address, Mrs. 
 Marguerite H. Smith, wife, 3846 West Gladys 
 Avenue, Chicago. 111. 
 
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 SMITH, MARTIN M Sergeant 
 
 Company G, 108th Infantry. For extraordin- 
 ary heroism in action near Ronssoy, France, Sep- 
 tember 29-30, 1918. Sergeant Smith exhibited 
 exceptional gallantry and ability in leadership 
 when after being severely shell shocked, he con- 
 tinued to direct the steady advance of hia platoon 
 under intense machine-gun and shell fire, with ut- 
 ter disregard for his personal safety. He continued 
 with his platoon until the morning of September 
 
 13, when he collapsed as the result of shell shock 
 and was evacuated to the rear. Home address, 
 Mrs. Mary Smith, mother, 126 Hutchinson Street, 
 Batavia, N. Y. 
 
 SMITH, MILLARD Sergeant 
 
 Company K, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Beaumont, France, Novem- 
 ber 8, 1918. During an advance of his company, 
 terrific machine-gun fire was encountered, the en- 
 emy being strongly entrenched in a ravine. With a 
 patrol of ten men. Sergeant Smith attacked the 
 position, but lost several of his men in the first 
 encounter. With the remaining few he continued 
 and silenced the fire of the enemy. Home address, 
 Mrs. Mary Hambler, mother. Vox, Ky. 
 
 SMITH, NAT R Sergeant 
 
 Company K, 361st Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Gesnes, France, September 
 28, 1918. He successfully led his patrol, in the face 
 of heavy machine-gun fire, being a point direct, 
 in order to make better reconnaissance, and, al- 
 though severely wounded, continued to lead his 
 patrol. Home address, Mrs. Emma J. Smith, 
 mother, Kelso, Wash. 
 
 SMITH, NICKOLAS Sergeant 
 
 Comapny K, 126th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near St. Georges, France, October 
 
 14, 1918. After his platoon had been stopped and 
 disorganized by machine-gun fire, Sergeant Smith 
 with another soldier, reorganized the platoon and 
 led it in a charge on an enemy machine-gun nest, 
 capturing it, together with one officer and 20 men. 
 Home address, Albert Smith, father, 628 Jefferson 
 Avenue, Grand Rapids, Mich. 
 
 SMITH, PHILIP F. . . Private (First Class) 
 Company B, 115th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Verdun, France, October 13, 
 1918. During a heavy artillery barrage on the 
 night of October 13, two men having been killed 
 next to him and one severely wounded. Private 
 Smith, disregarding his personal safety, carried the 
 wounded man through the barrage to the company 
 headquarters; knocked down by a shell spBnter 
 and severely bruised, he continued with the woun- 
 ded man to first-aid station. Home address, Mrs. 
 Minnie Smith, mother, 2543 Fleet Street, Balti- 
 more, Md. 
 
 SMITH, RAYMOND R Corporal 
 
 Company C, 11th Machine Gun Battalion. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action northeast of 
 Cunel, France, October 12, 1918. During a heavy 
 bombardment after a shell had struck hia machine- 
 gun, knocking it and hia squad completely out of 
 action, Corporal Smith assembled three men from 
 another squad and, obtaining another gun, again 
 took tip a position on the line and remained through- 
 out the action, as the front was at that time thmly 
 held and in constant danger of counterattack; 
 the prompt initiative and splendid courage on the 
 part of this soldier not only inspired and en- 
 couraged hid men but aided materially in the suc- 
 cess of the action. Home address, Jonah Smith, 
 ather, 227 Harrison Avenue, Burlington, Iowa. 
 
 SMITH, RICHARD Captain 
 
 117th Field Battalion, Signal Corps. While 
 under heavy shell fire on March 17, 1918, in the 
 vicinity of Fort de Manonviller, France, he showed 
 prompt initiative and courage in conducting to 
 shelter a party of 65 men who were constructing 
 and repairing communication lines. After making 
 them secure, he went out under fire and brought in 
 a wounded soldier who was lying exposed in the 
 open. Home address, Miss Betty Flank, friend, 
 1601 Linwood Boulevard, Kansas City, Mo. 
 
 SMITH. ROBERT O. . . . First Lieutenant 
 Dental Corpa, 356tb Infantry. For extraordin- 
 ary heroism in action near the Meuse River, 
 France, November 6-11, 1918. After all the med- 
 ical officers of the battalion had been wounded. 
 Lieutenant Smith for six days efficiently performed 
 the duties, repeatedly moving his first-aid station 
 forward, and administering to the wounded under 
 
 Eerilous shell fire. After caring for the wounded, 
 e personally searched the field of action for fur- 
 ther casualties. Home address, Mrs. Bessie L. 
 Smith, wife, Denver, Colo. 
 
 SMITH, ROYAL H. G. . . First Lieutenant 
 353rd Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Remonville, France, November 1, 1918. 
 Lieutenant Smith was a member of a group of 
 several officers and soldiers, who armed only with 
 
 gistols, were cut off from the battalion headqu.arters 
 y the fire of three enemy machine-guns. Being 
 unable to reach the enemy with pistol fire, they 
 were in danger of annihilation when TAeutenant 
 Smith, with great daring, dashed from cover 
 through the machine-gun fire and returned with a 
 platoon of infantry, with which he successfully at- 
 tacked the enemy machine-gun and thereby saved 
 the lives of the party. In accompUshing this feat. 
 Lieutenant Smith was wounded in the leg by a 
 machine-gun bullet, but he continued in action, re- 
 fusing to be evacuated. Home address, F. H. 
 Smith, father. South Street, Gorham, Me. 
 
 SMITH, RUSSELL C Mechanic 
 
 Company B, 115th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Verdun, France, October 15, 
 1918. While carrying a message to the battalion 
 commander, in the Bois de Consenvoye, Mechanic 
 Smith was caught in an artillery barrage and severe- 
 ly wounded. Greatly exhausted, he refused medical 
 attention and continued with the message until he 
 reached the battahon headquarters. Home address, 
 Hagerstown, Md. 
 
 SMITH, SAMUEL T. . . . First Lieutenant 
 Battery A, 6th Field Artillery. For extraordin- 
 ary heroism in action near Fl'^ville, France, October 
 4, 1918. When his platoon had been caught in an 
 enemy barrage and all the cannoneers except two 
 had been killed, he made repeated trips into the 
 shelled area to remove the wounded to a place of 
 safety. He refused any treatment for four wounds 
 which he had received until all his men had re- 
 ceived medical treatment. Home address, S. G. 
 Smith, father, Conway, Ark. 
 
 SMITH, SIDNEY Private 
 
 Company H, 308th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Binarville, France, October 
 2-8, 1918. When his company had been cut off 
 from communication he, though seriously wounded, 
 refused to seek shelter. He participated in several 
 attacks with co\irage and aggressiveness, using his 
 rifle very effectively and encouraging his comrades. 
 When relief came he walked back to the dressing 
 station, so that medical attention could first be 
 given to the more seriously wounded. Home ad- 
 dress, Edwin Smith, father. Pearl, 111. 
 
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 SMITH. THOMAS Private 
 
 Company C, 115th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action in the Bois de Consenvoye, 
 France, October 18, 1918. Private Smith was with 
 20 men in the front line and for 40 hours they had 
 been without food, the heavy bombardment pre- 
 venting rations details from reaching them. As 
 the men were losing their strength and morale this 
 soldier voluntarily went through heavy shell fire to 
 procure food, making repeated trips till all the men 
 were supplied. Home address, Mrs. Fay Smith, 
 wife, Eldorado, Kan. 
 
 SMITH, THOMAS J Corporal 
 
 Company H, 9th Infantry. On June 6, 1918, 
 near Chateau-Thierry, after having been severely 
 wounded, he remained with his platoon, encourag- 
 ing and urging on men in the absence of their pla- 
 toon sergeant, who had been killed. Home address, 
 Patrick Smith, brother, 26 Smith Street, New 
 Britain, Conn. 
 
 SMITH, WALLACE Private 
 
 Company I, 361st Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Gesnes, France, September 
 28 to October 1, 1918. Although twice wounded, 
 he stayed out in front under heavy machine-gun 
 and artillery fire and helped to take back within 
 our lines wounded comrades who otherwise would 
 have fallen into the hands of the enemy. Home ad- 
 dress, Mrs. Sarah Sears Smith, Los Angeles, Calif. 
 
 SMITH, WILLARD L. . . . First Lieutenant 
 Deceased. 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Remenauville, France, 
 September 12, 1918. Lieutenant Smith was killed 
 while gallantly assisting in maintaining liaison be- 
 tween the troops advancing on the open ground to 
 the west of Bois du Four and tho.se in the woods. 
 It was due to Lieutenant Smith's fearless example 
 while leading hia men, that the line was held intact 
 at this point. Next of kin, F. B. Smith, father, 
 Worcester, Mass. 
 
 SMITH, WILLIAM K Sergeant 
 
 Company D, 2d Machine Gun Battalion. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Croix Le 
 Perre, France, July 18, 1918. After his platoon 
 commander had become a casuality and all the 
 machine-guns of his section had been put out of 
 action by shell fire, Sergeant Smith collected the 
 few remaining men of his section, armed them with 
 rifles and pistols and voluntarily led them against 
 an enemy machine-gun nest, which was checking 
 the advance of the battaUon. Despite intense 
 machine-gun and shell fire, he made a flank attack 
 on the nest and reduced it, kilUng or capturing 12 
 of the enemy. His marked courage and quick in- 
 itiative enabled the battalion to resume its advance. 
 Home address, Ray Smith, cousin, Hubbard, 
 Texas. 
 
 SMITHHISLER, PAUL A. . Sergeant (First Class) 
 Headquarters Detachment, 112th Engineers. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action near Heuvel, 
 Belgium, November 2, 1918. Under cover of 
 darkne.ss he swam the Scheldt River at a point 
 where it was covered by hostile machine-guns and 
 reconnoitered a road for a distance of 500 meters, 
 returning with valuable information. Home ad- 
 dress, Michael J. Smithhisler, father, 305 Brad- 
 dock Street, Mt. Vernon, Ohio. 
 
 SMOTHERMAN, HORACE . . . Private 
 Company F, 131st Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Gercourt, France, September 
 26, 1918. \dvancing, on his own initiative, under 
 heavy artillery, snipers,' and machine-gun fire, he 
 threw a grenade into a snipers' post, fire from which 
 had held up our advance. His grenade killed the 
 snipers and allowed a renewal of the advance 
 
 which proved successful. Home address, Mrs. J. R. 
 Smotherman, mother, 3803 Elmwood Avenue, 
 Chicago, 111. 
 
 SMYTH, ROY M Major 
 
 Deceased. 4th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Les Franzuettes Farm, 
 France, July 23, 1918. After part of his battalion 
 had already entered an open field before Les Fran- 
 zuettes Farm, enemy machine-guns suddenly 
 opened fire from several points and at the same time 
 hidden mines in the field were exploded. Major 
 Smyth constantly exposed himself to great personal 
 danger while getting his men into the best avail- 
 able cover and reorganizing his positon. Next of 
 kin. H. M. Smyth, brother, 1723 La Fayette Street, 
 Alameda, Cal. 
 
 SNEEDEN, SILAS V Private 
 
 Company C. 115th Machine Gun Battalion. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action near Ypres, 
 Belgium, August 23, 1918. Upon learning that hia 
 platoon commander and several comrades had been 
 wounded by heavy shell fire. Private Sneeden vol- 
 untarily left his dugout and went to their assistance, 
 helping to carry them 500 yards to the dressing 
 station across an open field heavily bombarded 
 with gas and high-explosive shells. Home address, 
 Thomas V. Sneeden, father, Sea Gate, N. C. 
 
 SNOW, W. A Major 
 
 2d Engineers. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion in the Belleau Woods, France, June 12-15, 
 1918. In order to consolidate the position of his 
 brigade. Major Snow personally led one company 
 of his battalion through a heavy barrage. After 
 passing through the barrage, he discovered that 
 part of his company had become separated be- 
 cause of the violent fire. He returned through the 
 barrage and, in so dong, was wounded in the neck. 
 After having hia wound dressed at the aid station, 
 he refused to to to the rear, but went back and con- 
 ducted the remainder of the men through the bar- 
 rage. Despite his wound, he remained on duty 
 for 16 hours until ordered to the rear. Home ad- 
 dress. Major General W. J. Snow, 1940 Biltmore 
 Street, Washington, D. C. 
 
 SNOWDEN, SAMUEL Sergeant 
 
 Company H, 125th Infantry. For extraordin- 
 ary heroism in action near Fismes, France, August 
 8, 1918. Exposed to intensive artillery and machine- 
 gun fire. Sergeant Snowden crawled to the crest of 
 a hill and administered to a wounded man, thus 
 saving his life. While doing to, he was wounded in 
 the right leg above the knee, but undaunted, he 
 picked up another more seriously wounded than 
 himself and brought him to a dres-sing station. 
 Home address, Jonathan Snowden, father, 
 Detroit, Mich. 
 
 SNYDER, ABOIL E Private 
 
 Deceased. Company I, 4th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Le Charmel, 
 France, July 26, 1918. Although shot through the 
 stomach with a machine-gun bullet. Private 
 Snyder continued to the nest relay station and ar- 
 ranged for the safe delivery of his me.ssage. He 
 died a few minutes later. Next of kin, A. K. 
 Snyder, grandfather, Albertus, Pa. 
 
 SNYDER. CLAYTON EVANS .... 
 
 Second Lieutenant 
 
 9th Machine Gun Battalion. For extraordinary 
 heroism in .action near Cunel. France, October 13, 
 1918. Although wounded by machine-gun fire. 
 Lieutenant Snyder refused to be evacuated, and, 
 going out into No Man's Land, located several 
 enemy machine-guns, which were endangering his 
 
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 platoon, and directed the fire of his men with such 
 accuracy that the guns were silenced. Home ad- 
 dress, Clark E. Snyder, brother, Malta, Mont. 
 
 SNYDER, JAMES J Private 
 
 Machine Gun Company, 132d Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action in the Bois de For6t, 
 France, October 10, 1918. After six runners had 
 been killed or wounded in attempts to get through 
 heavy shell fire with an important message from the 
 regimental commander of the 39th Infantry, Private 
 Synder, with Private Sidney Holzeman, responded 
 to a call for volunteers and succeeded in delivering 
 the message. While engaged on this mission Private 
 Snyder was badly gassed. Home address, Alexander 
 Snyder, father, R. F. D. 6, Vincennes, Ind. 
 
 SNYDER, JOHN H. . . . First Lieutenant 
 Observer, Air Service, 1st Army. For extra- 
 ordinary heroism in action September 12, 1918. 
 While on a special mission to determine the prob- 
 able enemy concentration in the back areas. Lieu- 
 tenant Snyder, with his pilot, in spite of almost 
 impossible flying conditions, flew 60 kilometers 
 over the enemy lines at a very low altitude. The 
 unfavorable weather alone would have warranted 
 them in turning back, but they continued on re- 
 gardless of very active and accurate machine-gun 
 and anti-aircraft fire. They returned to our lines 
 only when their mission was successfully com- 
 pleted. Home address, Mrs. William H. Noll, 
 319 North Street, Reading, Pa. 
 
 SNYDER, WILLIS P Private 
 
 Company D, 150th Machine Gun Battalion. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action east of Rheims, 
 France, July 15, 1918. While manning a machine 
 gun again.st the enemy, and after all his comrades 
 had either been killed or wounded, he remained at 
 his post and, in the hand-to-hand fight which en- 
 sued, forced the enemy to retire, and, although 
 wounded he attempted to carry back his wounded 
 comrades. His supreme courage and devotion to 
 duty were an inspiration to all associated with 
 him. Home address, Mrs. Kate Snyder, mother, 
 1237 Colton Street, Reading, Pa. 
 
 SOCHA, RUDOLPH Private 
 
 Battery D, 119th Field Artillery. For extra- 
 ordinary heroism in action near Montfaucon, 
 France, September 29, 1918. Having been severely 
 wounded in the knee. Private Socha refused to be 
 evacuated, but immediately returned from the 
 dressing station to his battery position, where he 
 assisted in caring for other wounded men until he 
 was again wounded; inspiring bis comrades by his 
 undiminishing courage and cheerfulness in the face 
 of danger. Home address, Agnes Haumschild, 
 sister, 425 Tenth Avenue, Milwaukee, Wis. 
 
 SOMERS, VERNON L. . Second Lieutenant 
 Deceased. U. S. M. C. Killed in action at 
 Chateau-Thierry, France, June 6, 1918. He gave 
 the supreme proof of that extraordinary heroism 
 which will serve as an example to hitherto untried 
 troops. Next of kin, Mrs. Maggie A. Somers, 
 mother, Bloxom, Va. 
 
 SOMERVELL, BREHON B. Lieutenant Colonel 
 Engineers, 89th Division. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Pouilly, France, Novem- 
 ber 5-6, 1918. Voluntarily serving on the staff 
 of the 89th Division, Lieutenant Colonel Som- 
 ervell conducted the first engineering reconnais- 
 sance of the damaged bridges at Pouilly, advanc- 
 ing more than 500 meters beyond the American 
 outposts, crossing three branches of the Meuse 
 River, and successfully reconnoitering the enemy. 
 Home address. Dr. W. T. Somervell, father, Ward- 
 man Park Inn, Washington, D. C. 
 
 SOMES, RUSSELL V Sergeant 
 
 Company I, 125th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Cierges, France, July 31, 
 1918. He advanced in front of his lines on the 
 right of Hill No. 212, under heavy machine-gun 
 fire, and rescued three wounded soldiers. Later 
 he went out into an advanced machine-gun position 
 where three men had already been killed and res- 
 cued the only survivor, who had been bUnded by 
 shell fire and could not help himself. Home ad- 
 dress, Edward Somes, father, 906 Young Street, 
 South Sault Marie, Mich. 
 
 SOMITZ, CARL Corporal 
 
 Company F, 131st Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Chipilly Ridge, France, 
 August 9, 1918. When all the runners of his pla- 
 toon had failed to establish liaison with the platoon 
 on the left he succeeded in getting through with a 
 message. On his return trip he was twice wounded, 
 but dragged himself along the ground and de- 
 livered his message before lapsing into unconscious- 
 ness. Home address, Mrs. F. F. Barchold, mother, 
 2110 Berwyn Avenue, Chicago, III. 
 
 SONSTELIE, CARL J. . . First Lieutenant 
 3d Brigade, Tank Corps. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Montfaucon, France, 
 September 26, 1918. He displayed bravery and 
 leadership of a high order in the advance toward 
 Montfaucon by going out ahead of the engineers, 
 reconnoitering a tank route under fire, and urging 
 the tanks forward. He located the resistance in the 
 Bois de Cuisy in advance later rallying disorgan- 
 ized soldiers and enabling them to hold the Bois 
 de Cuisy. Home address, Mrs. Carl J. Sonstelie, 
 wife, 628 Third Avenue, West Kalisfell. Mont. 
 
 SORENSON, JOHN S Private 
 
 Machine Gun Company, 364th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near EcUsfontaine, 
 France, October 4, 1918. Private Sorenson volun- 
 teered and remained with a wounded comrade in a 
 gun position when his division was relieved. He 
 gave all the aid possible and then went some 500 
 meters through heavy shell and machine-gun fire 
 for further medical assistance and returned with it 
 to his companion. Home address, Mrs. Chria- 
 tiani Sorenson, mother, Worsas, Denmark. 
 
 SORENSON, SOREN C. . . First Lieutenant 
 28th Infantry. When the ofl5cers of his unit were 
 killed or wounded at Cantigny, France, May 28, 
 1918, and although he himself had been wounded 
 early in the attack and suffered intensely, he took 
 command, refused to leave his post, and, by heroic 
 courage and resolution in resisting counterattacks, 
 contributed in great measure to the successful de- 
 fense of his sector. Home address, Mrs. S. C. 
 Sorenson, 421 East Thirteenth Street, Grand 
 Island, Neb. 
 
 SORROW, LOUIS Corporal 
 
 Company B, 307th Field Signal Battalion. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near F14ville, 
 France, October 13-21, 1918. After being on duty 
 continuously for 36 hours, on October 13, 1918, he 
 volunteered to repair telephone lines which had 
 been cut by shell fire. Under extremely heavy bom- 
 bardment he worked all night repairing breaks in 
 lines and thereby making possible constant com- 
 munication with one of the advanced regiments. 
 On October 21, 1918, after one of his helpers had 
 been killed and the other wounded by heavy shell 
 fire, he continued on alone and repaired the tele- 
 phone lines, displaying unusual bravery and de- 
 votion to duty. Home address, Mrs. Munnie 
 Lonow, sister, 835 Beck Street, Bronx, N.Y. 
 
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 SOUCY, FRED G Private 
 
 Company E, 16th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action south of Soissons, France, July 
 18, 1918. When his platoon was held up by a 
 machine-gun he, with two other privates who were 
 killed before reaching the emplacement, charged 
 the gun, killed the crew of five Germans, and cap- 
 tured their gun. Home address, Mrs. Maggie 
 Marquis Soucy, mother, 43 Lincoln Street, Lewis- 
 ton Me. 
 
 with three other soldiers, when they were fired upon 
 by a hostile machine-gun 50 yards in advance of the 
 line. After several hand grenades had been thrown 
 at the machine-gun nest one of the crew was seen 
 crawling away. Private Spamanato killed this 
 man with his rifle and then rushed the nest alone, 
 capturing the gun and three 8ur\'iving members of 
 the crew, two others having been killed by hand 
 grenades. Home address, Mrs. Thersa Spamanato, 
 wife, Semitile, Province Caserte, Italy. 
 
 SOULES, JAMES A. . . Second Lieutenant 
 16th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Sedan, France, November 6-7, 1918. 
 Accompanied by another soldier of his platoon, 
 Lieutenant Soules entered the town of Noyers- 
 Pout-Maugis, which was held by the enemy, against 
 murderous machine-gun fire. He routed the gun- 
 ners, killing one, thereby saving his company from 
 a harassing flanking fire. Home address, James 
 Soules, Dickinson, N. Dak. 
 
 SOUTHARD, WILLIAM E Major 
 
 103d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Torcy, France, July 18, 1918. Im- 
 mediately after an enemy barrage was laid down 
 on his assaulting line, Major Southard pushed for- 
 ward through the halting ranks and, calling on his 
 men to follow, advanced at double time to the 
 storming of Torcy, attaining his objective. He then 
 organized the defense of the town, supervising the 
 work under hazardous artillery, machine-gun, and 
 sniper fire. During the attack. Major Southard's 
 forces suffered heavily from casualties, yet he reso- 
 lutely held his position for two days, after which he 
 was wounded while leading in assault upon the 
 heights beyond Belleau. Home address, Mrs. 
 Gertrude M. Southard, wife, 196 Webster Avenue, 
 Bangor, Me. 
 
 SPADAFORA, GUISEPPE .... Private 
 Headquarters Company, 315th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Montfaucon, 
 France, September 29, 1918. Private Spadafora 
 was helping to remove a great many wounded men 
 from a dressing station to a place of comparative 
 safety, when a heavy enemy bombardment be- 
 gan. He forced four German prisoners to assist 
 him and repeatedly entered the heavily shelled 
 area, bringing out wounded men. Home address, 
 Mrs. R. Therin, mother, Molette, Province of 
 Catania, Italy. 
 
 SPAFFORD, J. H. . . . First Lieutenant 
 
 Deceased. 2d Engineers. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action. Seeing a combat patrol suddenly 
 fired upon by an enemy machine-gun nest and hard 
 pressed. Lieutenant Spafford went to its relief, 
 courageously leading an attack on the machine 
 nest. Although wounded in the arm during the 
 attack, he continued in the action of the attack un- 
 til he received a second wound, which caused his 
 death. Next of kin, Mrs. James A. Spaff'ord, 
 mother, 838 West North Avenue, Baltimore, Md. 
 
 SPAIN, GARLAND Corporal 
 
 Company E, 322d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Moranville, France, No- 
 vember 9, 1918. Leading his squad against six 
 enemy machine-guns, during which time he was 
 twice hit by the exacting fire therefrom. Corporal 
 Spain drove the enemy from the stronghold, mak- 
 ing possible the further advance of his company. 
 Home address, Mrs. Mattie Hines, sister, Rocky 
 Mount. N. C. 
 
 SPAMANATO, ANIELLO .... Private 
 Company L, 357th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Montfaucon, France, Octo- 
 ber 25, 1918. Private Spamanato was on a patrol 
 
 SPANGLER. LOUIS Private 
 
 Company K, 7th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Fossoy, France, July 15, 
 1918. During the intense shelling by the enemy 
 just prior to their offensive of July 15, Private 
 Spangler volunteered and carried a message through 
 the heavy fire and returned with an answer. Home 
 address, Mrs. G. H. Spangler, mother, Lometa, 
 Texas. 
 
 SPATARO, DOMINCO Private 
 
 Company K, 311th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Grand-Pr6, France, October 
 25-26, 1918. Private Spataro, with hand grenades, 
 broke up an enemy machine-gun nest and took 
 four prisoners without assistance. He voluntarily 
 acted as stretcher bearer for a period of 26 hours, 
 performing valiant services, until severely wounded. 
 Home address, Carmelo Spataro, father, Casalia- 
 vecchio Siccola Province, Messina, Italy. 
 
 SPATZ, CARL Major 
 
 Pilot, Air Service. For extraordinary heroism 
 in action during the St. Mihiel offensive, September 
 26, 1918. Although he had received orders to go to 
 the United States, he begged for and received per- 
 mission to serve with a pursuit squadron at the 
 front. Subordinating himself to men of lower rank, 
 he was attached to a squadron as a pilot and saw 
 continuous and arduous service through the offen- 
 sive. As a result of his efficient work he was pro- 
 moted tp the position of flight commander. Know- 
 ing that another attack was to take place in the 
 vicinity of Verdun, he remained on duty in order to 
 take part. On the day of the attack west of the 
 Meuse. while with his patrol over enemy lines, a 
 number of enemy aircraft were encountered. In 
 the combat that followed he succeeded in bringing 
 down three enemy planes. In his ardor and enthu- 
 siasm he became separated from his patrol while 
 following another enemy far beyond the lines. His 
 gasoline giving out, he was forced to land and man- 
 aged to land within friendly territory. Through 
 these acts he became an inspiration and example 
 to all men with whom he was associated. Home 
 address, Charles B. Spatz, Bayertown, Pa. 
 
 SPAULDING, DAVID L Corporal 
 
 Company F, 6th Regiment. U. S. M. C. He 
 returned to the front lines encouraging his men 
 after being sent to the rear with a severe wound in 
 the advance on Bouresche, France, on June 6, 1918. 
 Home address, Frank R. Spaulding, father, R. F. D. 
 3, Hood River, Ore. 
 
 SPAUTZ, MATTHEW Sergeant 
 
 Deceased. Company A, 168th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near the River 
 Ourcq, northeast of Chateau-Thierry, France. 
 During the advance of July 30, 1918, while in com- 
 mand of his platoon, Sergeant Spautz showed ex- 
 traordinary heroism, leading his men on in the ad- 
 vance, having three times been knocked down by 
 enemy shells. After having been wounded by 
 machine-gun fire, he still continued to advance. He 
 was finally killed while doing his utmost to advance. 
 Next of Ian, Michael Spautz, father, Davis Avenue, 
 Dubuque, la. 
 
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 SPEARS, GEORGE W Corporal 
 
 Company L, 117th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in aotion near Poncheaux, France, October 
 7, 1918. When part of the line had been halted by 
 heavy fire from three machine-giin nests, Corporal 
 Spears and Private Thomas G. Cagle, armed only 
 with rifle? and bayonets, rushed the nearest hostile 
 position, and, of the crew of six, killed three and put 
 the remainder to flight. Being unable to advance 
 on two other guns because of their heavy fire, these 
 two soldiers then opened fire with their rifles and 
 forced the reminder of the crew of approximately 
 12 to abandon the position after two of their num- 
 ber had been killed and two wounded. Home ad- 
 dress, R. J. Spears, father, Lenoir City, Tenn. 
 
 SPEERS, THOMAS G. . . First I ieutenant 
 Chaplain, 102d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Marcheville, France, Septem- 
 ber 26, 191S. He accompanied the advance ele- 
 ments, which were constantly under terrific artil- 
 lery and machine-gun fire during the action. He 
 was continually aiding and cheering the wounded, 
 and particularly distinguished himself by carrying 
 a wounded officer to a dressihg >-tation through 
 heavy artillery and machine-gun barrage. Home 
 address, James M. Speers, 81 South Mountain 
 Avenue, Montclair, N. J. 
 
 SPENCER, EDWARD L. . Second Lieutenant 
 37l8t Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action north of Ardeuil, France, September 30, 
 1918. Having been wounded in the leg by ma- 
 chine-gun fire. Lieutenant Spencer nevertheless 
 continued to remain with his platoon, leading it 
 successfully through an intense barrage of machine- 
 gun and artillery fire to its objective. He remained 
 on duty with his command, until two days later, 
 when his regimental commander ordered tim to the 
 rear. Home address, J. T. Spencer, father, Lenoir, 
 N. C. 
 
 SPENCER, ERIC W Sergeant 
 
 Machine Gun Company, 106th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near St. Souplet, 
 France, October 17, 1918. During the fording of 
 the La Selle River and the heights beyond, he ad- 
 vanced again.st a nest of enemy snipers under heavy 
 machine-gun and shell fire, and by his courage and 
 bravery succeeded in killing four of the enemy. 
 Home address, Mrs. R. W. Fistere. sister, 23 
 Williams Street, New London, Conn. 
 
 SPENCER, ERNEST Private 
 
 81st Company, 6th Machine Gun Battalion, 
 U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action 
 near Thiaucourt, France, September 12-1.5, 1918. 
 Private Spencer repeatedly volunteered and car- 
 ried messages through intense machine-gun and 
 artillery fire, obtaining valuable information at 
 critical moments. Home address, Mrs. Sarah 
 Spencer, mother, Toppenish, Wash. 
 
 SPENCER, GILBERT A. . . First Sergeant 
 Company K, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 18, 
 1918. After being severely wounded and ordered 
 to the rear by his commanding officer. Sergeant 
 Spencer gathered together about 15 men who were 
 retreating, took them back to the line and turned 
 them over to the commanding ofiBcer of his com- 
 pany. Home address, T. A. Spencer, father, Sum- 
 ner, Mich. 
 
 SPENCER, JOHN D. . . . First Lieutenant 
 Company B, 127th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Fismes, France, August 4, 
 1918. While leading his company in the attack 
 against Fismes he was knocked down and severely 
 wounded by machine-gun fire. Without regard 
 to bis wounds he regained his feet and continued to 
 
 lead his command until again severely wounded. 
 Home address, Mrs. John D. Spencer, wife, Osh- 
 kosh. Wis. 
 
 SPENCER, LORILLARD .... Major 
 369th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action in the Champagne Sector, France, Septem- 
 ber 26, 1918 Commanding a b.ittalion which was 
 in action for the first time. Major Spencer inspired 
 his men by his own coolness and courage under in- 
 tense machine-gun fire. He continually exposed 
 himself without regard for personal safety until he 
 was wounded six times. Home address, Mrs. 
 Lorillard Spencer, wife, 71 East Eighty-second 
 Street, New York City. 
 
 SPENCER, WILLIAM H. . Second Lieutenant 
 Infantry. He led his platoon in an attack which 
 stormed and took the strongly prepared enemy posi- 
 tions on the heights north of the River Ourcq, 
 near Villers-sur-Fere, France, on July 28, 1918. 
 He maintained the position thus gained under a fire 
 that Lasted for seven hours. During this entire 
 time he continually circulated among his men, 
 cheering them, and giving the wounded first aid. 
 In order to reach and administer aid to his wounded 
 captain, he passed without cover into an area which 
 was under extremely heavy machine-gun fire and 
 was himself wounded. Home address, William 
 Spencer, 519 West Sixth Street, Erie, Pa. 
 
 SPEROS, THOMAS Sergeant 
 
 Company B, 165th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Landres-et-Saint Georges, 
 France, October 15, 1918. Sergeant Speros, after 
 all his officers and firtft sergeant had become cas- 
 ualties, took command of his company, led them 
 forward under heavy artillery and machine-gun 
 fire, and retained complete control of the company, 
 although suffering heavy casualties and under try- 
 ing conditions, until relieved at the close of the day. 
 Home address, Peter Giacoumos, 284 Third Avenue, 
 New York City. 
 
 SPESSARD, RUTHERFORD H. . . Major 
 58th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Ville-Savoy, France, August 6, and near 
 Bois de Fays, France, October 2, 1918. During the 
 crossing of the Vesle River Major Rutherford H. 
 Spessard (then captain), when his battalion com- 
 mander was killed, immediately assumed command 
 of the battalion without orders and led them across 
 the Vesle River against strongly fortified enemy 
 positions, displaying absolute disregard for his per- 
 sonal danger. On October 2, in the vicinity of the 
 Bois de Fays, Major Spessard exposed himself to 
 intense enemy artillery and machine-gun fire while 
 making observations and directing the movement of 
 his men. He estabUshed his battalion headquarters 
 a short distance to the rear of his lines in a position 
 continually subjected to severe enemy artillery fire. 
 Home address, Mrs. Martha H. Spessard, wife. 
 Uniontown, Ala. 
 
 SPICKERMAN, RAYMOND H. . Corporal 
 Deceased. Machine-Gun Company, 107th In- 
 fantry. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
 Ronssoy, France, September 29, 1918. Corporal 
 Spickerman and his machine-gunner pushed for- 
 ward to a blind trench, which was partially sur- 
 rounded by machine-gunners and snipers, under 
 terrific machine-gun and trench-mortar fire and 
 through a heavy smoke screen. He barricaded a 
 sap at the most dangerous position, only a few yards 
 from the enemy machine-guns, and, after killing 
 four of the enemy with a rifle, was mortallv wounded 
 but continued to hold his position until he died. 
 Next of kin, Herman Spickerman, father, Bloom- 
 vUle, N. Y. 
 
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 87S 
 
 SPINNEY, GEORGE J Corporal 
 
 Deceased. Company C, lOlst Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action north of Verdun, 
 France, October 27, 1918. While advancing with 
 the first wave Corporal Spinney, with another 
 soldier, attacked a machine-gun nest and killed two 
 of the crew. While atlemptini! to capture the re- 
 mainder of the crew this gallant officer was himself 
 killed. Home address, Mrs. Anna Spinney, mother, 
 Faneuil Terrace, Brighton, Mass. 
 
 SPITZNAGEL, CHARLES .... Corporal 
 Company C, 15th Machine-Gun Battalion- 
 For extraordinary heroism in action in the Bois de 
 Rappe, France, October 21, 191S. Corporal 
 Spitznagel displayed utter disregard for his personal 
 safety in the attack on the Rappe, when his gunner 
 was severely wounded and his leader killed He 
 then fired the gun himself, until he was seriously 
 wounded, when he refused to be evacuated, but 
 remained with his crew, encouraging them and di- 
 recting their fire until relieved two hours later. 
 Home address, John Spitznagel, father, 406 West 
 McMicken Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio. 
 
 SPIVEY. FRED F Sergeant 
 
 Company B, 6th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Romagne, France, October 
 14-18, 1918. Sergeant Spivey set a splendid ex- 
 ample to his men while in command of a platoon 
 under severe machine-gun fire, personally capturing 
 two machine-guns. Home address, David Spivey, 
 father, Vincent, Ky. 
 
 SPRAGUE. ALMON E Private 
 
 Medical Detachment, 355th Infantry. For extra- 
 ordinary heroism in action near Tailly, France, 
 November 4, 1918. Under heavy artillery and 
 machine-gun fire, he exposed himself fearlessly on 
 the battle-field, to give first aid to the wounded, 
 showing marked personal valor. When his band- 
 ages were expended, ho obtained a fresh supply and, 
 under the continuous fire of a sniper, went to the 
 assistance of 20 wounded men, bound up their 
 wounds, and saw that the more serious cases were 
 first carried from the field. Home address, Mrs. 
 EUzabeth Sprague, Catawba, Wis. 
 
 SPRAGUE, CHANDLER . . First Lieutenant 
 Company K, 115th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Balschwiller, Alsace, 
 August 31, 1918. Upon returning from a raid 
 which he led against enemy trenches. Lieutenant 
 Sprague found one of his men was missing. Ac- 
 companied by one man, he promptly and volun- 
 tarily returned through artillery, machine-gun. and 
 rifle fire, found the missing man, who had been 
 wounded and carried him back to the American 
 lines. Home address, A. D. Sprague, brother, 
 Haverhill, Mass. 
 
 SPRINGER, FRANK Private 
 
 Deceased. Company C, Ist Engineers. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Soissons, 
 France, July 20, 1918. When volunteers were 
 called for by his company commander. Private 
 Springer volunteered and rescued wounded com- 
 rades from a barrage. Disregarding danger to 
 himself, he continued the performance of these 
 heroic deeds until killed. Next of kin, Mrs. 
 Margaret Springer, mother, 808 South Broadway, 
 Green Bay, Wis. 
 
 SPRINGS, ELLIOTT WHITE . First Lieutenant 
 Air Service. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Bapaume, France, August 22, 1918. 
 Attacking three enemy planes (type Fokker), 
 who were driNang on one of our planes. Lieutenant 
 Springs, after a short and skillful fight, drove off 
 two of the enemy and shot down the third. On 
 
 the same day he attacked a formation of five enemy 
 planes (type Fokker), and after shooting down one 
 plane was forced to retire because of lack of am- 
 munition. Home address, Leroy Springs, father, 
 Lancaster, S. C. 
 
 SPROUSE, ROBERT . . . First Sergeant 
 Company A, 30th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Crezancy, France, July 
 1.5-16, 1918. Throughout the engagement, 
 Sergeant Sprouse encouraged his men by his gal- 
 lant conduct. •A.fter the company was ordered to 
 withdraw. Sergeant Sprouse voluntarily returned 
 to the position his companv had held and, through- 
 out the night of July 15-16, assisted in evacuating 
 the wounded. Home address. Miss Tessie Bland- 
 ing, cousin, 479 James Street, Syracuse, N. Y. 
 
 SRYGLEY, ELA M. . . . First Lieutenant 
 Medical Corps, 4th Machine Gun Battalion. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action near Medeah 
 Ferme, France, October 8-9, 1918. When a pla- 
 toon was being heavily gassed and under intense 
 artillery and machine-gun fire, Lieutenant Srygley 
 voluntarily left the shelter of his dressing station, 
 proceeded to the Une, and rendered invaluable aid 
 to the wounded. On October 9, Lieutenant 
 Srygley again left the shelter of his dressing station 
 and under intense fire, voluntarily went to the as- 
 sistance of the wounded of the 141st Infantry. 
 Home address, Mrs. F. B. Srygley, 10 Academy 
 Place, Nash\ille, Tenn. 
 
 STACKPOLE, Jr., E. J Captain 
 
 110th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Baslieux, France, August 24, 1918. 
 Directed to advance to a new position, he led hia 
 men forward with great gallantry although pain- 
 fully wounded in the back and leg by shell frag- 
 ments, he remained on duty with his men, inspiring 
 them by his courage and coolness to hold a difficult 
 position against repeated attacks by the enemy in 
 force for a period of 24 hours. Home address, 
 Mrs. E. J. Stackpole, Jr., wife, Harrisburg, Pa. 
 
 STADIE, HERMAN EDWARD . . Captain 
 306th Infantry. For extraordinapf heroism in 
 action at Feme des Dames, west of Fismes, France , 
 August 20, 1918. While the vicinity of the regi- 
 mental command post where he was stationed was 
 under heavy bombardment. Captain Stadie, with- 
 out thought of personal danger, voluntarily ran 
 outside, through shrapnel and high-explosive shells, 
 and rescued a wounded runner. Home address, 
 Miss Ida Stadie, sister, 2564 Creston Avenue, 
 New York City. 
 
 STAFFORD, CHARLES .... Sergeant 
 Company D, 166th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action in the St. Mihiel offensive, Sept- 
 ember 12, 1918. Personally reconnoitering an en- 
 emy position. Sergeant Stafford encountered and 
 captured single handed six of the enemy. Home 
 address, Mrs. Douglas Stafford, mother, 808 
 East Church Street, Marion, Ohio. 
 
 STAFFORD, THOMAS Private 
 
 Company L, 127th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Juvigny, France, September 
 1, 1918. Locating an enemy machine-gun nest. 
 Private Stafford, upon his own initiative, organ- 
 ized a patrol and led it in an attack on the hostile 
 position, thereby facilitating the advance of the 
 companv. Home address, James Stafford, father, 
 217 Mill Street, Rhinelander, Wis. 
 
 STAINS, TRACY R. . . Second Lieutenant 
 28th Infantry. After being severely wounded at 
 the beginning of the engagement near Bezy-le-Seo, 
 France, July 18, 1918, he continued to lead his 
 command forward until he had taken positions as- 
 
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 signed to him. He declined medical assistance and 
 did not retire to an aid station until he had seen to 
 the disposition and security of his men. Home 
 address, C. M. Stains, half-brother, 513 North 
 Estrella Street, El Paso, Texas. 
 
 STAINTON, MARVIN EVERETT . . . 
 
 Second Lieutenant 
 
 Deceased. 128th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Verdun, France, October 
 9, 1918. While his battalion was being held up by 
 heavy machine-gun fire he voluntarily led a small 
 detachment of his platoon forward. He advanced 
 far into enemy territory and succeeded in captur- 
 ing seven machine-gun nests and 47 prisoners, 
 continuing with his mission until he was killed. 
 Next of kin, Mrs. L. Stainton, mother, Laurel, Mass. 
 
 STAMBAUGH, ISABELLE .... 
 
 Reserve Nurse, Army Nurse Corps. While with 
 a surgical team at a British Casualty Clearing 
 Station during the big German drive of March 21, 
 1918, in front of Amiens, France, she was seriously 
 wounded by shell fire from German airplanes. 
 Home addres-o, 4028 Baring Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 
 
 STAMPS, B. B. . . Chief Pharmacist's Mate 
 Attached to 6th Machine Gun BattaUon, U. S. 
 M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
 Jaulny, France, September 13-15, 1918. Working 
 continually without rest or food. Pharmacist's 
 Mate Stamps cared for the wounded under most 
 hazardous conditions. When a counterattack by 
 the enemy seemed imminent the medical detach- 
 ment was ordered to the rear, but he wilhngly stayed 
 with the wounded and assisted greatly in their 
 evacuation. Home address, I. J. Stamps, father. 
 Parch man. Miss. 
 
 STANFIELD, LAURENCE . Color Sergeant 
 Headquarters Company, 120th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near BelUcourt, 
 France, September 28, 1918. Sergeant Stanfield, 
 attached to the regimental intelligence service, was 
 severely gassed but after receiving first-aid treat- 
 ment he insisted on returning to duty. Gassed a 
 second time and relieved for a short period, he 
 personally made a search for wounded men, and, 
 finding a large number, went to the aid station and 
 brought stretcher bearers. He continued this work 
 until he was blinded by the effects of the gas. Home 
 address, R. H. Stanfield, father, 705 East Main 
 Street, Durham, N. C. 
 
 STANKUNOS, BENJAMIN G. . . Private 
 Company B, 310th Machine Gun Battalion. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action near Verdun, 
 France, November 5, 1918. With two other sol- 
 diers, Private Stankunos voluntarily left a place of 
 safety, went forward 40 meters under machine- 
 gun fire in plain view of the enemy, and rescued an- 
 other soldier, who had been blinded by a machine- 
 gun bullet and was helplessly staggering about. 
 Home address, Mrs. Ameley Stankunos, mother, 
 1770 West Wood Street, Shamokin, Pa. 
 
 STANTON, Jr.. CHARLES . . . Corporal 
 Company L, 108th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near St. Souplet, France, October 
 15, 1918. Accompanied by an officer and three 
 other soldiers, he made a reconnaissance of the 
 River La Selle, the journey being made under con- 
 stant and heavy machine-gun fire. To secure the 
 desired information it was necessary to wade the 
 stream for the entire distance. Home address, 
 Charles Stanton, father, Troy, Pa. 
 
 STAPLETON, GORDON . Second Lieutenant 
 6th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Vilosnes, France, November 6, 1918. 
 Entering Vilosnes with a patrol, Lieutenant Staple- 
 
 ton encountered heavy enemy machine-gun fire. 
 He attacked and killed four Germans, took four 
 prisoners and forced those remaining to take shelter 
 in a trench. Although greatly outnumbered he 
 held his position, while the French crossed the River 
 Meuse and took many prisoners. Home address, 
 Mrs. Elizabeth T. Stapleton, mother, Ennis, Tex. 
 
 STAPLETON, WILLIAM A. . . . Corporal 
 Company I, 28th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 19, 
 1918. With the aid of two men he charged and 
 captured a German machine-gun. Home address, 
 Bill Stapleton, Rush, Ky. 
 
 STARK, Jr., ALEXANDER N. . . Major 
 
 61st Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Cote St. Germain, France, November 
 7, 1918. His battalion being stopped by maciiine- 
 gun fire in the attack of November 7, 1918, Major 
 Stark personally led it in a renewed attack and thus 
 succeeded in gaining the Cote St. Germain. Major 
 Stark personally captured a machine-gun and 13 
 prisoners, his personal example of fearlessness en- 
 couraging his men to advance against odds. Home 
 address. Colonel A. N. Stark, M. C., Washington, 
 D. C. 
 
 STARKEY, JOSEPH , . . First Lieutenant 
 9th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Medeah Ferme, France, October 8, 1918. 
 Wounded, but regardless of danger to himself, 
 Lieutenant Starkey led his men through heavy 
 machine-gun and artillery fire in an attack over 
 whelmingly successful, in which he received a 
 second wound. _ Home address, R. M. Starkey, 
 501 Chamberlain Avenue, Chattanooga, Tenn. 
 
 STARLINGS, PAUL N Captain 
 
 26th Infantry. In spite of the fact that return- 
 ing wounded men informed that it was impossible 
 to take Bezy-le-Sec, France, July 21, 1918, he led 
 his company forward with courage and determina- 
 tion under steady fire, and thereby gave invalu- 
 able aid in the assault in which he knew his com- 
 mand was the last reserve. Home address, Mrs. 
 Ella C. Starlings, mother, 183 Green Street, 
 Annapolis, Md. 
 
 STATHAM, GEORGE B. . Private (First Class) 
 Deceased. Machine Gun Battalion, 9th In- 
 fantry. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
 Tuilerie Ferme, France, November 4, 1918. Al- 
 though he was the only remaining member of his 
 gun crew. Private Statham courageously operated 
 his gun until he had put one enemy machine-gun 
 nest out of action. He continued with his heroic 
 work until he was killed. Next of kin, T. S. 
 Statham, father. Route B, Cordele, Ga. 
 
 STEARNS, DAVID W Corporal 
 
 Company C, 4th Engineers. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near St. Thibaut, France, August 
 6, 1918. Corporal Stearns was a member of a pla- 
 toon ordered to precede the infantry, to construct 
 footbridges across the Vesle River. Enemy sniper, 
 machine-gun, and artillery fire was so intense that 
 four attempts of his platoon failed. Acting upon 
 his own initiative. Corporal Stearns made his way 
 along the river in the face of the deadly fire, and, 
 for one hour, reconnoitered the enemy's positions, 
 reporting back to his commanding officer with in- 
 formation of the greatest value. Home address, 
 Mr. and Mrs. J. O .Stearns, 1641 East Stark Street, 
 Portland Ore. 
 
 STEEDE, WALTER J Private 
 
 Company E, 168th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action in the Forest De Fere, near Nes- 
 les, northeast of Chateau-Thierry, France, July 26 
 to August 2, 1918, during the advance of his regi- 
 
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 ment in the Forest De Fere, by his voluntary, 
 authorized and untiring efforts in carrying in the 
 wounded, both by day and by night, under the 
 most severe and dangerous circumstances, and es- 
 
 gecially when the town of Sergy was under heavy 
 ombardment, July 29-31, 1918. Home address, 
 Mrs. William Steede, 1025 Tamarack Avenue, 
 Grand Rapids, Mich. 
 
 STEELE, RICHARD W. . Second Lieutenant 
 Observer, Air Service, 166th Aero Squadron. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action near Bois 
 D'Barricourt, France, October 23, 1918. While on 
 a bombing raid back of the German lines Lieuten- 
 ant Steele, accompanied by his pilot, was attacked 
 by six German pursuit planes. They were forced 
 to leave the formation in which they were traveling 
 owing to engine trouble; the enemy began riddling 
 their plane with machine-gun fire. Lieutenant 
 Steele fought them on all sides and is credited by 
 members of the 11th Aero Squadron, who were 
 flying over him several thousand feet, with having 
 brought down one of his opponents. He was woun- 
 ded twice in the leg and twice in the arm, and con- 
 tinued fighting although each time he was hit he 
 was knocked down into the observer's cockpit. At 
 last, however, only his tail gun was in working con- 
 dition, the other two having been disabled by IduI- 
 lets, and Lieutenant Steele sank unconscious into 
 the cockpit. Home address, William Steele, 
 father, 426 East Euclid Avenue, Oak Park, 111. 
 
 STEELE, WALTER P Corporal 
 
 Company G, 16th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 18, 
 1918. He advanced alone upon an enemy machine- 
 gun nest, shot three of the crew, and continued his 
 efforts to silence the guns until he was wounded. 
 Home address, J. O. Steele, father, Roseclare, 111. 
 
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 STEGAR, BERNARD A . . . . Private 
 Deceased. Company F, 107th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near St. Souplet, 
 France, October, 18, 1918. When a comrade was 
 severely wounded by machine-gun fire, he went to 
 his rescue, crossing open spaces subjected to in- 
 tense fire by the enemy. He was wounded as he 
 advanced, but he continued forward and reached 
 the side of his wounded comrade, when he was again 
 hit by a machine-gun bullet and instantly killed. 
 Next of kin, Mike Stegar, father, Marlin, Texas. 
 
 STEIMEL, WILLIAM J Private 
 
 Company D, 2d Engineers. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Boia de Belleau, France, 
 June 12, 1918. Although wounded in several 
 places by an enemy hand grenade. Private Steimel 
 refused to go to the rear until his mission was com- 
 pleted. After receiving first aid, he again returned 
 to the front line, although the entire line was at 
 that time being subjected to a severe shelling. 
 Home address, F. C. Steimel, father, Debow, Ark. 
 
 STEIN, FRED C Corporal 
 
 Company F, 12.5th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Romagne, France, October 
 9, 1918. Corporal Stein charged and captured a 
 strong enemy machine-gun nest and immediately 
 turned the gun on the enemy. He was twice wound- 
 ed while changing the position of the gun, but con- 
 tinued to operate it under heavy shell and machine- 
 gun fire until he received a third wound in the arm, 
 which made it impossible for him to further operate 
 the gun. Home address, George Stevens, friend, 
 Atlanta, Mich. 
 
 STEINER, GEORGE C . . . . Sergeant 
 1st Battalion, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Blanc Mont Ridge, France, 
 Octobers, 1918. Sergeant Steiner, severely wounded 
 on the battle line with his company, remained on 
 
 duty until the objective was gained and the posi- 
 tion consoUdated. Home address, Mrs. Jane 
 Steinerl, wife, 1014 Grand Avenue, Port Wash- 
 ington, Wis. 
 
 STEINER, J. J. F Major 
 
 1st Battalion, 2d Engineers. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Medeah Farm, France, 
 October 9, 1918. In command of his battalion in 
 the front line, Major Steiner personally conducted 
 a reconnaissance. Exposed to enemy fire, he ob- 
 tained valuable information after other patrols 
 had failed. An attack was then organized, in which 
 two machine-guns were captured and a dangerous 
 salient eliminated. Home address, Mrs. R. E . 
 Steiner. mother, 220 Hull Street, Montgomery, 
 Ala. 
 
 STEINHILBER, CLOYD W. . First Lieutenant 
 354th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Barricourt, France, November 1-2 , 
 1918. When his company commander was seriously 
 wounded he took an automatic rifle from a dead 
 soldier and held off the enemy for two hours, de- 
 fending the wounded ofiBcer until assistance could 
 be obtained. Next day, while in command of his 
 company, he was himself wounded, losing an eye 
 and puncturing the nose, but continued to urge his 
 men forward, inspiring them by his example under 
 heavy machine-gun fire. Home address, Mrs. L.E. 
 Steinhilber, mother, 640 State Street, Watertown, 
 N. Y. 
 
 STEININGER, ROY H Private 
 
 Medical Detachment, Company C, 9th Infantry. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action near Medeah 
 Ferme, France, October 4, 1918. After several 
 men of his company had been wounded. Private 
 Steininger repeatedly left cover, expo.sing himself 
 in an open field to enemy machine-gun fire, in order 
 to bring in wounded and administer first aid. Homo 
 address, Mrs. James De Kalb, 925 Upland Street, 
 Chester, Pa. 
 
 STEINKRAUS, HERMAN W. . First Lieutenant 
 127th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near the Bois de Bantheville, France, Oc- 
 tober 15, 1918. Continuing in command of his 
 company, after he had been instructed to go to the 
 rear for treatment for an infected leg, Lieutenant 
 Steinkraus skillfully extricated his company with 
 few casualties, when it became suddenly exposed 
 to intense machine-gun fire from both flanks. Re- 
 inforcing his command with stragglers he organ- 
 ized a strong right flank guard by utilizing captured 
 German machine-guns and succeeded in main- 
 taining his position. Home address, Herman F. 
 Steinkraus, father, 4012 Mapledale Avenue, 
 Cleveland, Ohio. 
 
 STEMBRIDGE, ROBERT W. . First Lieutenant 
 21st Machine Gun Battalion. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Vieville-en-Haye, France, 
 October 31, 191S-November 1, 1918. Although 
 wounded by a shell fragment and suffering from the 
 effects of an antitetanic serum, Lieutenant Stem- 
 bridge continued to lead his platoon through the 
 night of October 31 and the offen.sive operation o f 
 November 1, under heavy enemy shell fire, encour- 
 aging his men by his g.allant conduct. Home ad- 
 dress, J. W. Stembridge, Milledgeville, Ga. 
 
 STENSON, CARL H Private 
 
 Deceased. Company E, 2d Battalion, 5th Regi- 
 ment, U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near St. Etienne, France, October 3, 1918. 
 Private Stennson displayed great courage in serv- 
 ing as a stretcher bearer during the operations at 
 Blane Mont Ridge. When his helper was wounded he 
 went into an open road swept by machine-gun fire 
 
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 to rescue him and was killed in his self-sacrificing 
 attempt. Next of kin, Christine E. Stenson, 
 mother, Pleasant Street, Framingham, Mass. 
 
 STEPHENSON, CARLTON , . . Corporal 
 Company B, 120th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Catillon, France, October 
 18, 1918. Severely wounded, Corporal Stephenson 
 remained with his automatic rifle section in an ex- 
 posed position, covering the withdrawal of his com- 
 pany. Although almost surrounded, he inflicted 
 severe losses on the enemy and held this position 
 throughout the day. Home address, Mrs. Bidie 
 A. Stephenson, mother, Clayton, N. C. 
 
 STEPHENS, JOSEPH W. P. . . . Captain 
 Company E, 26th Infantry. When necessity 
 arose for a company to advance to an important 
 position in the fighting near Soissons, France, 
 July 19, 1918, he led his command through a heavy 
 shelled area with conspicuous bravery, reached his 
 objective and directed his men to a successful at- 
 tack until so seriously wounded as to necessitate 
 his evacuation. Home address, J. W. G. Stephens, 
 father, Wicomico Church, Va. 
 
 STEVENS, HARRY A. . . Second Lieutenant 
 Deceased. 5th Machine-Gun Battalion. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Somme-Py, 
 France, October 3, 1918. While leading his platoon 
 in attack. Lieutenant Stevens fell mortally wounded 
 but refused to be taken to the dressing station until 
 he had directed the advance of his plattoon and as- 
 sured himself that it would not be checked. Next 
 of kin, T. H. Stevens, father. Sanitary Division, 
 Board of Education, New York City. 
 
 STEVENS, JOHN H. . . Second Lieutenant 
 Air Service, 147th Aero Squadron. For extra- 
 ordinary heroism in action near Chateau-Thierry, 
 France, July 2, 1918. Lieutenant Stevens, with 
 four other pilots, attacked 12 enemy aircraft (type 
 Pfalz) flying in two groups well within the enemy 
 lines. As soon as the enemy planes were sighted 
 Lieutenant Stevens maneuvered to get between 
 them and the sun, and with great difficulty gained 
 the advantage. While three of the other American 
 officers dived on the lower formation Lieutenant 
 Stevens and Second Lieutenant Kenneth L. Porter 
 engaged the upper formation in a bold and brilliant 
 combat, two planes of which they crashed to the 
 earth. Home address, Mrs. Effie Stevens, Albion, 
 N. Y. 
 
 STEVENS, LEVI . . . First Lieutenant 
 
 125th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Romagne, France, October 9, 1918. 
 Commanding a small detachment, he charged and 
 captured a strong enemy machine-gun nest, his 
 personal activity and courage aiding greatly in the 
 success of the exploit. Although wounded and un- 
 der heavy fire, he organized a position from which 
 his detachment could eff'ectively turn the captured 
 gun on the enemy. Home address, Mrs. Margaret 
 Stevens, mother, 433 State Street, Alpena, Mich. 
 
 STEVENSON, ALFRED .... Sergeant 
 Deceased. Company C, 111th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Fismette, 
 France, August 10, 1918. Sergeant Stevenson and 
 another soldier voluntarily went through heavy 
 machine-gun fire to carry an important message to 
 an advanced unit. Attracted by the cries of a woun- 
 ded soldier while they were returning they went 
 to his assistance and, in doing so. Sergeant Steven- 
 son was mortally wounded. Next of kin, Mrs. 
 Doris Stevenson, wife, Linwood, Pa. 
 
 STEVENSON, CHARLES F. . . . Corporal 
 
 Company D, 105th Engineers. For extraordinary 
 
 heroism in action at BeUicourt, France, September 
 
 29, 1918. As Corporal Stephenson and his squad 
 were engaged in planking over a shell hole, they 
 were fired on from the side. Locating the course of 
 the fire by the flash, he attacked the enemy posi- 
 tion with his rifle, kilUng one German, taking two 
 prisoners, and clearing the adjacent shell holes. 
 His quick initiative and bravery saved the lives of 
 his men and prevented an interruption of their 
 work. Home address, Mrs. Delia Dupree Steven- 
 son, wife, Angier, N. C. 
 
 STEVENSON, JENS L Corporal 
 
 Deceased. Company F, 319th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action October 0. 1918. 
 Corporal Stevenson voluntarily left shelter and 
 crawled in the open under heavy machine-gun fire 
 to the aid of a wounded soldier. While trying to 
 dress the latter's injuries, Corporal Stevenson was 
 killed by a machine-gun taullet. Next of kin, Elsie 
 Stevenson, mother, Raymond, Alberta, Canada. 
 
 STEWART, ALPHEUS E Private 
 
 Deceased. Company G, 107th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action east of Ronssoy, 
 France, September 29, 1918. Private Stewart, hav- 
 ing been wounded in the head, advanced with 
 fearless disregard for his own personal safety 
 against an enemy machine-gun nest and succeeded 
 in putting it out of action by bombing the gunners. 
 He was killed immediately thereafter by enemy 
 machine-gun fire. Next of kin, Mrs. L. D. Hill- 
 burn, sister, Jordantown, Texas. 
 
 STEWART, BERT L Corporal 
 
 Company M, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Medeah Ferme, France , 
 October 3, 1918. After his officer had been wounded 
 by shell fire. Corporal Stewart, sufi'ering from seven 
 wounds about the knee from the same shell, took 
 command of his platoon, led it in the assault to the 
 objective, and established it in line Home address, 
 Mrs. Jennie Teener, Idaville, Ind. 
 
 STEWART, CLARENCE L. . . . Private 
 Company B, 7th Machine Gun Battalion. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action at Chateau - 
 Thierry, France, May 31, to June 4, 1918. As a 
 motorcycle rider he worked steadily for 24 hours 
 without rest. He was struck by shrapnel, which 
 wounded him in the neck, back, and in both legs, 
 but he continued on duty in spite of these injuries. 
 Home address, Mrs. Nancy Stewart, mother, 
 R. F. D. 1, Verona, Pa. 
 
 STEWART, GEORGE L Sergeant 
 
 Deceased. Company I, 4th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Nesles, France, 
 July 14-15, 1918. After he had seen several of his 
 comrades fall in the attempt to accomplish the 
 mission. Sergeant Stewart volunteered to carry an 
 important message through a heavy shell and gas 
 bombardment. Home address, John Stewart, 
 father, Erwin, Tenn. 
 
 STEWART, KIRBY P. . . Second Lieutenant 
 Deceased. 328th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Ch4tel Chehery, France, 
 October 8, 1918. Leading his platoon in an attack 
 through an open valley, which was swept by en- 
 emy machine-gun fire from both flanks, he dis- 
 played marked heroism in continuing in command of 
 his men after being himself severely wounded, in- 
 spiring them by his courage till he fell mortally 
 wounded by a second machine-gun bullet. Next of 
 kin, Mrs. J. M. Stewart, 211 Court Street, Braden- 
 town, Fla. 
 
 STEWART, MALLEY Private 
 
 Headquarters Company, 371st Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Bussy Farm, 
 France, September 29, 1918. Although severely 
 
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 wounded, Private Stewart continued to carry tele- 
 phone material forward through a heavy barrage 
 for several hours, until overcome by loss of blood 
 and weakness Home address, Mrs. Judie Miligan, 
 sister. Fort Mott. S. C. 
 
 STEVENS, MATT Corporal 
 
 Company E, 125th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism throughout the advance across the River 
 OurcQ and to Fismes, France, on the south bank 
 of the Vesle River, July 31 to Aug\ist 8, 1918. 
 Corporal Stevens, then a private was a runner for 
 his company and was engaged day and night in 
 carrying messages throughout machine-gun and ar- 
 tillery fire. He did his work without fear or hesi- 
 tation, thereby keeping constant liaison with higher 
 authority. During times not so occupied he ad- 
 ministered aid to the wounded, crawling to stricken 
 comrades at imminent ri.sk of his own life, through 
 areas swept by machine-gun fire. Through disre- 
 gard of danger he was the means of saving many 
 wounded men. Home address, Mrs. Charlotte 
 Stevens, wife, Wannaska, Mich. 
 
 STEWART, WARREN C Private 
 
 Sanitary Detachment, 11.5th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Verdun, France, 
 October 10, 1918. In the Bois de Montague, east 
 of the Meuse, Private Stewart voluntarily and at the 
 risk of his life, walked through an opening under 
 direct machine-gun fire to administer first aid to the 
 wounded in an advanced post. During the entire 
 offensive his conduct was imstrumental in main- 
 taining the morale of the troopg, to which he was 
 attached. Home address, Edgar Stewart, 220 
 Collins Avenue. Baltimore, Md. 
 
 STICKLES, HARVEY Private 
 
 Headquarters Company, 166th Infantry. For 
 extraordinarv heroism in action northeast of Chat- 
 eau-Thierry,' France, July 29-30, 1918. Several 
 times during the night of July 29, 1918, and three 
 times during the afternoon of July 30, 1918, he 
 left the shelter of battalion headquarters and went 
 out into an intense bombardment to repair tele- 
 phone lines connecting battalion and regimental 
 command po.sts. He had several narrow escapes 
 and was once thrown to the ground by the burst 
 of an exploding shell, yet he continued to perform 
 his important work after others had failed. Home 
 address, Jennie W. Miller, 234 Barnam Avenue, 
 Akron, Ohio. 
 
 STIFENELL. LUCH Private 
 
 Deceased. Battery C, 107th Field Artillery. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Peterghem, 
 Belgium, October 31, 1918. Mortally wounded, 
 yet realizing the need of every effective at the piece 
 to continue its operation, he refused help from his 
 comrades, and while lying on the ground, cheered 
 the members of the gun crew and urged them to 
 maintain their fire, until he was removed to a 
 dressing station by a stretcher bearer. Next of 
 kin, Mrs. Pauline Stifenell, mother. Cherry and 
 Jacoby Streets, Norristown, Pa. 
 
 STILLWELL. FRANK Sergeant 
 
 Battery A, 6th Meld Artillery. For extraordi- 
 nary heroism in action near Fl^ville, France, Octo- 
 ber 4, 1918. When his section of a platoon had been 
 caught in an enemy barr.ige and all cannoneers of 
 the platoon had been either killed or wounded. 
 Sergeant Stillwell made repeated trips into the 
 shelled area to remove the wounded. He assumed 
 command of the platoon after the commanding 
 officer had been evacuated and skillfully performed 
 the duties involved therein. Home address, Ernest 
 Stillwell, uncle, Kansas City, Mo. 
 
 STINE, RALPH W. . . . First Lieutenant 
 Deceased. 132d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Forges, France, September 
 26, 1918. During the progress of the attack, Lieu- 
 tenant Stine led a squad which wiped out six ma- 
 chine-gun nests and put the crews of five others to 
 flight. At the last nest he met stubborn resistance 
 and was instantly killed by a sniper while advanc- 
 ing upon it at close range. Next of kin, Mrs. Minnie 
 Stine. mother. 235 Chestnut Street, Paxton, 111. 
 
 STINSON, JAMES K. . Private (First Class) 
 101st Field Battahon, Signal Corps. For extra- 
 ordinary heroism in action at Marchoville, France, 
 September 26, 1918. He showed exceptional cool- 
 ness and courage in voluntarily laying and repairing 
 telephone lines under a violent bombardment. 
 Later, when all other wires had been cut, he suc- 
 ceeded in tapping in on lines and putting through 
 a call for a barrage. Home address, R. F. Stinson, 
 brother, Thorndale PostofiBce, Ontario, Canada. 
 
 STIRLING, THOMAS .... Corporal 
 Machine-Gun Company, 354th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Kemonville, 
 France, November 1, 1918. Corporal Stirling was 
 directing the fire of his machine-gun crew at close 
 range from a shell hole in an open field, when their 
 gun became disabled: thereupon he and two other 
 soldiers advanced with pistols upon the enemy 
 machine-gun nest, at which they had been firing, 
 and captured it with three guns and nine prisoners. 
 Putting one of the captured guns into immediate 
 action ag.ainst the enemy, they enabled the In- 
 fantry to advance with a minimum of casu.alties. 
 Home address, Andrew Stirling, father, 3042 
 Marion Street, Denver, Colo. 
 
 STOCKTON, FRANK R Private 
 
 Deceased. Company E, 167th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action at Lamusard 
 Farm, near Landres-et-St. Georges, France, Oc- 
 tober 14, 1018. This soldier, while acting as htter 
 bearer, went through deadly artillery and machine- 
 gun fire to the aiu of some wounded doldiers, disre- 
 garding warnings as to the danger in so doing. After 
 administering first aid to one of the wounded, he 
 carried him toward our lines, and had almost 
 reached a place of safety when he was killed by 
 machine-gun fire, having given proof of the highest 
 devotion to duty, courage, and self-sacrifice. Next 
 of kin. Rev. J.I Stockton, father. Albany, Morgan 
 County, Ala. 
 
 STOKER, ALEXANDER .... Sergeant 
 Company A, 6th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bois de Chatillon. France. 
 November 5, 1918. Accompanied by another 
 soldier. Sergeant Stoker advanced against an en- 
 emy machine-gun unit which was holding up the 
 advance of his platoon and the company on hi.s left, 
 He completed the capture of the position, kilhng 
 three of the enemy and routing the remaining part 
 of the unit, thereby enabling his platoon to advance 
 to their objective. Next of kin, Mrs. Alexander 
 Stoker, wife, R. F. D. 1, Box 72, Daltou, Ga. 
 
 STOKES, JOHN Y. Jr. . . First Lieutenant 
 Air Service, 20th Aero Squadron For extra- 
 ordinary heroism in action near Etain, France, 
 September 16, 1918. After their own formation 
 had been broken up. Lieutenant Stokes and hia 
 pilot voluntarily continued on their bombing mis- 
 sion with planes from another squadron. Although 
 their plane was thrown out of control by antiair- 
 craft fire, they proceeded to their objective and 
 dropped their bombs. Their motor then died com- 
 pletely, and they were attacked by an enemy com- 
 bat plane, but they fought off the attacking ma- 
 
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 chine and reached the allied lines, where their plane 
 crashed in a forest. Home address, John Y. 
 Stokes, father. West Market, Reidsville, N. C. 
 
 STOLL, CHARLES T Corporal 
 
 Company C, 107th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near St. Souplet, France, October 
 18, 1918. After the advance of hia company had 
 been stopped by strong hostile machine-gun fire, 
 Corporal StoU, with three companions, advanced 
 far ahead of the front line to attack an enemy posi- 
 tion located in a large farnihouse. By skillful 
 maneuvering in the broad daylight they covered all 
 entrances to the house and forced the surrender of 
 the entire force of the enemy, numbering 36 men 
 and two officers. During the exploit they killed 
 two Germans who attempted to take cover in the 
 cellar. Home address, Mrs. Charles StoU, mother, 
 238 West Seventeenth Street, New York City. 
 
 STONE, ALEXANDER H. . First Lieutenant 
 116th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Brabrant, France, October 8, 1918. 
 Lieutenant Stone personally led hia men in attack 
 on machine-gun nests, destroying several of them 
 and capturing many prisoners and several guns. 
 He repeatedly refused to go to the rear with a badly 
 sprained ankle, though ordered to do so by a sur- 
 geon. Home address, Mrs. W. S. Stone, mother, 
 Fredericksburg, Va. 
 
 STONE, BARNARD . . Private (First Class) 
 Company B, 138th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Cheppy, France, September 
 26, 1918. In the face of machine-gun fire Private 
 Stone entered an enemy dugout alone, killed one 
 German and captured six prisoners and two machine 
 guns. Though he was twice wounded he remained 
 on duty until the last day of the drive. After hia 
 wound was dressed, he left the hospital to join his 
 company. Home address, Mrs. Margaret Stone, 
 mother, 4557A Delmar Avenue, St. Louis, Mo. 
 
 STONE, EDWARD R Colonel 
 
 23d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Medeah Farm, France, October 3-10, 1918. 
 Throughout the heavy fighting near Medeah 
 Farm Colonel Stone was at all times in the most 
 exposed position, going over the top with hia regi- 
 ment four times in seven days, after all his battalion 
 commanders had been killed. He repeatedly re- 
 fused to go to a place of safety during the most 
 severe bombardments, even after being seriously 
 gassed. Home address, Mrs. Edward R, Stone, 
 wife, 518 North Yakima, Tacoma, Wash. 
 
 STONE, ELLSWORTH A. . Second Lieutenant 
 326th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near St. Juvin, France, October 11, 1918. 
 Leading his platoon under withering machine-gun 
 fire, Lieutenant Stone, although wounded admir- 
 ably led hia men on until ordered to withdraw. He 
 personally supervised the evacuation of the wound- 
 ed, and, in taking a new position, he was again 
 wounded. Scarcely able to stand, he remained in 
 the action until ordered to the rear by his company 
 commander. Home address, Frank E. Stone, 
 M.D., father, 92 South Common Street, Lynn, 
 Mass. 
 
 STONE, JAMES E Sergeant 
 
 314th Ambulance Company, 304th Sanitary 
 Train. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
 Nantilois, France, September 29, 1918, to October 
 1, 1918. While on duty at the ambulance dressing 
 station Sergeant Stone heard the report that there 
 were several wounded men on a wooded hill exposed 
 to enemy machine-gun fire. He volunteered and 
 brought the wounded men in, which necessitated 
 several trips under heavy fire. On many more oc- 
 casions during the fighting around Montfaucon 
 
 he exposed himself to the enemy fire in rescuing the 
 wounded. Home address, WilUam E. Stone, father, 
 1224 Tripitt Street, Owensboro, Ky. 
 
 STONE, OTIS L Corporal 
 
 Company K, 104th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Epieds, France, July 23, 
 1918. Assisted by two comrades. Corporal Stone 
 rushed out in the face of direct annihilating ma- 
 chine-gun fire and brought in a wounded comrade 
 who was lying 25 yards in front of his Unes. Home 
 address, Mrs. J. Stone, mother, 103 Central Street, 
 Stoneham, Mass. 
 
 STONECIPHER, MANIPHE . . . Sergeant 
 Company M, 28th Infantry. He showed re- 
 markable coolness and disregard of danger under 
 heavy bombardment near Cantigny, France, May 
 28-30, 1918. While directing the consolidation of 
 a new position, a driving fire caused many casual- 
 ties in hia command, but by his example of forti- 
 tude he inspired confidence in his men and refused 
 to withdraw to the second line, even when his am- 
 munition was nearly exhausted. Home address 
 Mrs. Hattie Stonecipher, mother, luka, 111. 
 
 STONEY, BRUCE Private 
 
 Medical Detachment, 371st Infantry ._ For ex- 
 traordianry heroism in action near Ardeuil, France, 
 September 29, 1918. With three other soldiers, 
 Private Stoney crawled 200 yards ahead of our lines 
 under violent machine-gun fire and rescued an 
 officer who was lying mortally wounded in a shell 
 hole. Home address, Susan Stoney, mother, 
 AUendale, S. C. 
 
 STORM, GEORGE P. . Battalion Sergeant Major 
 Deceased. Headquarters Company, 16th In- 
 fantry. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
 Bauley, France, October 4, 1918. Sergeant Major 
 Storm volunteered and carried a message through 
 violent artillery and machine-gun fire. He then 
 assisted in caring for the wounded and sending 
 them to the rear with prisoners. Later, when hia 
 battalion had made an advance. Sergeant Major 
 Storm, after finishing his duties at the old P. C. 
 advanced through violent fire to his new station, 
 where he was killed by shell fire while assisting 
 in the consolidation. Next of kin, Edward Storm , 
 brother, Weissport, Pa. 
 
 STORRIE, ROBERT S Corporal 
 
 Company E, 325th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Eply, France, September 
 4, 1918. Under heavy fire from machine-guns, and 
 although seriously wounded, he continued to ad- 
 vance within the enemy's lines. By words of en- 
 couragement he urged his men to follow. By hia 
 brave leadership an enemy outpost defended by 
 two machine-guns and six riflemen was captured. 
 Home address, Mrs. Eileen Storrie, wife, 47 India 
 Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. 
 
 STOUT, ALBERT H. . . Second Lieutenant 
 132d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action in Bois de Forfit, France, October 12, 1918. 
 After the battalion objective had been reached 
 at the north edge of Bois de Fori^t, Lieutenant 
 Stout's platoon which was in the front wave, was 
 attacked from the rear by the enemy, who had pene- 
 trated the fine to the left. Lieutenant Stout 
 quickly changed his position and led his men in a 
 hand-to-hand fight. The hostile force, consisting 
 of 40 men armed with six machine-guns, was killed 
 or captured, Lieutenant Stout himself killing three 
 Germans and capturing one machine-gun. Home 
 address, Mrs. Mary Stout, mother, Cairo, 111. 
 
 STOUT, LOUIS Captain 
 
 165th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Noyers, France, November 7, 1918. 
 
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 After the ammunition supply had been exhausted 
 Captain Stout displayed exceptional gallantry 
 and leadership in leading this company and one pla- 
 toon of another in a bayonet charge up hill 346, 
 capturing this strong point, together with six 
 machine-guns and 23 prisoners. Home address. 
 Bertha E. Stout, 1622 Poplar Avenue, Kansas 
 City. Mo. 
 
 STOUT, PENROSE V. , . First Lieutenant 
 Air Service, 27th Aero Squadron. For extra- 
 ordinary herism in action near Charny, France, 
 September 28, 1918. While engaged in a solitary 
 patrol of the enemy lines Lieutenant Stout attacked 
 an a'-tillery regulating machine. He was almost im- 
 mediately attacked by five enemy planes, and sub- 
 jected to infantry and anti-aircraft fire, but fear- 
 lessly continued the unequal fight until his machine 
 guns were broken and he was shot through the 
 shoulder and lung. Home address, Frank R. 
 Chambers, Bronxville, N. Y. 
 
 STOVALL, WILLIAM H. . First Lieutenant 
 Air Service, pilot, 13th Aero Squadron. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action in the region of 
 Etain, France, September 26, 1918. While leading 
 a protection patrol over a day bombing formation 
 his patrol became reduced through motor trouble 
 to himself and one other pilot. When the bombing 
 patrol was attacked by seven enemy planes he in 
 turn attacked the enemy and destroyed one plane. 
 Home address, Mrs. William H. Stovall, mother, 
 Stovall, Miss. 
 
 STOWELL, EARLE B Corporal 
 
 Deceased. Company C, 104th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near St. Remy, 
 France, September 12, 1918. When his platoon was 
 held up by machine-guus Corporal Stowell volun- 
 teered with two others and charged an enemy ma- 
 chinegun nest, capturing two guns, 1 trench mortar, 
 and 12 prisoners. Next of kin, Mrs. C. J. Kemp- 
 ton, Westboro, Mass. 
 
 STRAABE, GILBERT Private 
 
 Company D, 361st Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Gesnes, France, October 
 3, 1918. He voluntarily and unhesitatingly left 
 shelter under heavy shell fire and without thought 
 of personal danger rendered first aid and carried a 
 wounded comrade to a place of safety. Home 
 address. Miller M. Strom, friend, Devon, Mont. 
 
 8TRAHM, VICTOR S Major 
 
 Air Service, pilot, 91st Aero Squadron. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Metz, France, 
 September 13, 1918. Major Strahm displayed 
 remarkable courage and skill in penetrating the 
 enemy territory for a distance of 25 kilometers, 
 flying at an altitude of less than 300 meters. His 
 plane was subjected to intense fire from anticraft 
 guns in the region of Metz, and he was attacked 
 by a superior number of German planes, one of 
 which he destroyed. He completed his mission and 
 returned with information of great military value. 
 Home address, Frank J. Strahm, Bowhng Green, 
 Ky. 
 
 STRAIN, JAMES F. . . . First Lieutenant 
 Company B, 363d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Very, France, September 
 27, 1918. Although severely wounded himself, 
 Lieutenant Strain crawled through hea%'y fire to 
 the side of his commanding oflBcer, and taking the 
 latter on his back brought him to safety. He then 
 took command of the company, and, except for a 
 visit to the first-aid station, remained throughout 
 the entire operation. Home address, Mrs. James 
 F. Strain, wife, 721 Parallel Street, Atchison, Kan. 
 
 STRANGE, GEORGE F. . Private (First Class) 
 Company L, 117th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Poncheaux, France, October, 
 1918. Private Strange and 20 other soldiers, the 
 remnants of two platoons, were isolated in a rail- 
 road cut under heavy enemy fire, when 75 of the 
 enemy started a counterattack on their position. 
 Possessing the only automatic rifle in the group. 
 Private Strange fearlessly opened fire on the enemy 
 from an exposed position until his automatic rifle 
 jammed and his left arm was paralyzed by a wound. 
 He succeeded in clearing the jam, however; and 
 immediately resumed firing, despite his left arm 
 being disabled, driving off the enemy and breaking 
 up the counterattack through his exceptional for- 
 titude and determination. Shortly afterward, he 
 was again wounded by a bursting shell. Home 
 address, Mrs. EflSe Strange, wife, box 132, Spring- 
 field, Tenn. 
 
 STRAWBRIDGE. GEORGE . . . Private 
 Company B, 2d Machine Gun Battalion. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Fleville, 
 France, October 5, 1918. Private Strawbridge 
 administered first aid to a wounded comrade under 
 heavy machine-gun and artillery fire, and although 
 wounded himself, he refused evacuation, remaining 
 on duty with the company during the entire action. 
 Home address, Mrs. George Strawbridge, Flaxton, 
 N. Dak. 
 
 STRICKLAND, CURTIS MIMS . . Corporal 
 Company M, 118th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Brancourt, France, October 
 8, 1918. CrawUng several hundred feet under 
 deadly rifle and machine-gun fire. Corporal Strick- 
 land, with another soldier, flanked a shell hole, 
 wherein a number of the enemy were hiding. In 
 this heroic exploit he either killed or captured 14 
 of the enemy, as well as taking a machine-gun. 
 Home address, Cal. R. Strickland, father, Colleton, 
 S. C. 
 
 STRIN, BENJAMIN T Corporal 
 
 Deceased. 45th Company, 5th Regiment, 
 U. S. M. C. Killed in action at Chateau-Thierry, 
 France, June 6, 1918. He gave the supreme proof 
 of that extraordinary heroism which will serve 
 as an example to hitherto untried troops. Next of 
 kin, Mrs. Anna T. Strin, mother, 629 West Main 
 Street, Greensburg, Ind. 
 
 STRIPLING, WALTER B. . . . Corporal 
 Company, G, 28th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Nonsard, France, September 
 12, 1918. The whole line being held up by heavy 
 fire from an enemy strong point. Corporal Strip- 
 ling, with marked initiative, led his squad, despite 
 strong resistance, skillfully flanked and captured 
 his objective, together with 30 prisoners, without 
 the loss of a man. Home address, Mrs. L. E. Price, 
 mother, Oliver Springs, Tenn. 
 
 STROBEL, HENRY A Private 
 
 Company D, 120th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, Septem- 
 ber 29, 1918. With eight other soldiers, comprising 
 the company headquarters detachment. Private 
 Strobel assisted his company commander in clean- 
 out enemy dugouts along the canal and capturing 
 242 prisoners. Home address, Clemens Strobel, 
 father, Tell City, Ind. 
 
 STROMAN, HENRY H Sergeant 
 
 Company K, 364th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Eclisfontaine, near Bois de 
 Baulny, France, September 28, 1918. Responding 
 to a call for volunteers, Sergeant Stroman, with five 
 others, advanced 400 yards beyond their front to 
 bring in wounded comrades. They succeeded in 
 rescuing seven of their men, also in bringing in the 
 
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 dead body of a lieutenant, while exposed to ter- 
 rific machine-gun fire. Home address, WiUiam C. 
 Stroman, brother, 65 West Gaines Stieet, Talla- 
 hasse. Fla. 
 
 STROTHERS, GREENE .... Corporal 
 Company G, 11th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Vieville, France, September 
 12, 1918. Although on duty with the regimental 
 chaplain. Corporal Strothers requested and was 
 granted permission to accompany the first wave. 
 Aided by a fellow soldier, Corporal Strothers suc- 
 cessfully accompUshed the capture of 14 prisoners 
 and their machine-guns. Home address, John 
 Strothers, father, Mitchell, La. 
 
 STREB, THOMAS F Private 
 
 Company H, 115th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Verdun, France, October 
 17, 1918. In the Bois de Consenvoye east of the 
 Meuse, Private Streb operated his automatic rifle 
 on a post enfiladed by direct machine-gun fire dur- 
 ing a desperate counterattack by the enemy until 
 the rifle was damaged by the enemy's fire and he 
 himself was wounded. He remained on post con- 
 tinuing to defend same with an ordinary rifle. He 
 was later gassed and refused to go to the hospital 
 until ordered by his company commander. Home 
 address, Miss Mary Streb, 402 North Madeira 
 Street, Baltimore, Md. 
 
 STRUCEL, PETER Sergeant 
 
 Deceased. Company L, 314th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Montfaucon, 
 France, September 26, 1918. During an attack 
 and under heavy machine-gun fire Sergeant Strucel 
 showed exceptional courage and devotion to duty by 
 constantly walking up and down the line cheering 
 and encouraging his men. In the performance of 
 this task he was killed. Next of kin, Mrs. B. 
 Strucel, mother, 430 Seventh Street, Calumet, Mich. 
 
 STUART, ARTHUR J Corporal 
 
 Deceased. Company M, 125th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action north of Jaulgonne, 
 near Sergy, France, July 31, 1918. Although ex- 
 posed to artillery, machine-gun, and rifle fire. 
 Corporal Stuart attempted to carry a wounded 
 man from within 100 feet of the German Une. He 
 was killed while crawling toward his own lines with 
 his wounded comrade on his back. Next of kin, 
 Sumner B. Stuart, father, 12 Sumner Street, Lubec, 
 Me. 
 
 STUART. GEORGE Corpora 
 
 Company K, 113th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Ravine de la Reine, north of 
 Samogneux, France, October 10, 1918. Under 
 difficult circumstances he led his squad to its ob- 
 jective, although they were greatly outnumbered by 
 the enemy. Single-handed, he afterwards killed six 
 of the enemy and captured two machine-guns. 
 Home address, Mrs. Murial Stuart, mother, 199 
 Bidwell Avenue, Jersey City, N. J. 
 
 STUCKRAD, ARTHUR L. . . . Corporal 
 Company F, 127th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Gesnes, France, October 5, 
 1918. With two other soldiers, Corporal Struckrad 
 advanced ahead of their company and rushed an 
 enemy machine-gun nest from the flank, capturing 
 fourteen members of the crew and two machine- 
 guns, and thereby enabling the advance to con- 
 tinue. Carrying the captured guns with them to the 
 objective, they later used them sxiccessfuUy in 
 repelling a hostile counterattack. Home address, 
 Fred A. Stuckrad, father, 633 Scott Street, Mil- 
 waukee, Wis. 
 
 STUDY.^MARION F. ." ' Private (First Class) 
 Company L, 117th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Molain, France, October 17, 
 1918. With another soldier he volunteered to go 
 out across an open space swept by heavy machine- 
 gun fire, about 150 yards to the front, to rescue 
 two wounded soldiers, whom he helped to bring 
 back to the Une. Home address, Mrs. Margaret 
 E. Study, mother, Thurman, Iowa. 
 
 STURTEVANT, WALLIS H. , . . Corporal 
 Company D, 12th Machine-Gun Battalion. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Chery- 
 Chartreuve, France, August 10, 1918. Corporal 
 Sturtevant voluntarily ran through a terrific shell 
 fire into a burning ammunition dump, and rescued 
 a badly wounded and burned comrade. The am- 
 munition was exploded a few seconds after this he- 
 roic act was performed. Home address, Harry A. 
 Sturtevant, father, 44 Highland Avenue, Fitch- 
 burg, Mass. 
 
 SUITER, WILBUR C. . . First Lieutenant 
 Deceased. Air Service, pilot, 135th Aero Squad- 
 ron. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
 Vilcey-sur-Trey, France, September 12, 1918. He, 
 with Second Lieutenant Guy E. Morse, observer, 
 fearlessly volunteered for the perilous mission of 
 locating the enemy's advance unit in the rear of the 
 Hindenburg line. Disregarding the hail of machine 
 gun fire and bursting antiaircraft shell, they in- 
 vaded the enemy territory at a low altitude and 
 accomplished their mission, securing for our staff 
 information of the greatest importance. These two 
 gallant officers at once returned to the lines and 
 undertook another reconnoissance mission, from 
 which they failed to return. Next of kin, S. F. 
 Suiter, father, Shamokin, Pa. 
 
 SULLIVAN, DAN W Private 
 
 Machine-Gun Company, 23d Infantry. During 
 a period of five hours and 30 minutes on June 6, 
 1918, near Chateau-Thierry, France, he carried 
 messages between the commanding officer and pla- 
 toon leader through constant machine-gun fire, 
 thereby maintaining communication successfully at 
 the imminent risk of his life. Home address, Ind- 
 ianapolis, Ind. 
 
 SULLIVAN, EDWARD J. . Second Lieutenant 
 104th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Les Eparges, France, September 12, 
 1918. While leading his platoon forward, and find- 
 ing no gap in the enemy's wire, Lieutenaiit Sullivan 
 although severely wounded, directed his men in 
 cutting the wire and encouraged their advance, un- 
 til he fell exhausted from his wounds. Home ad- 
 dress, Mrs. Johanna Sullivan, mother, 326 West 
 Fourteenth Street, New York City. 
 
 SULLIVAN, GROVERS S Private 
 
 Company L, 306th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at La Besace, France, November 
 6, 1918. Private Sullivan displayed rare bravery 
 and devotion to duty by remaining on duty after 
 being seriously wounded during a heavy artillery 
 bombardment an giving first-aid treatment to five 
 severely wounded comrades Home address, 
 George Oleary, uncle. Elm Street, Norwood, N. Y. 
 
 SULLIVAN, JAMES . . Private (First Class) 
 Company H, 306th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at St. Juvin, France, October 15, 
 1918. This soldier fearlessly entered a dugout in 
 which he knew there were Germans singing, and 
 single-handed captured 20 prisoners. Home ad- 
 dress, Miss Mary SulUvan, sister, 3 Hall Avenue, 
 Newport, R. I. 
 
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 SULLIVAN, JERRY Sergeant 
 
 Deceased. Company F, 10th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action south of .Soissons, 
 France, July 18, 19)8. He displayed exceptional 
 courage and initiative by leading his platoon to the 
 attack and capture of a battery of 77-mm. guns. 
 After successful accomplishment of this unusual and 
 heroic duty he was killed in action. Next of kin, 
 Eugene Sullivan, brother, Barry, Vt. 
 
 SULLIVAN, JOHN M Private 
 
 Company H, 28th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near the Meuso River, France, 
 October 5, 1918. On October 5, Private Sullivan 
 twice loft his place of shelter and advanced under 
 intense machine-gun fire to the rescue of wounded 
 comrades, bringing them back to a place of safety 
 where they could be cared for. Home address, Mrs. 
 Eugene Sullivan, mother, 3136 West Chestnut 
 Street, Louisville, Ky. 
 
 SULLIVAN, JOSEPH J Corporal 
 
 Company M, 362d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Gesnes, France, September 
 29, 1918. Observing that the left flank of the regi- 
 mental line was unprotected. Corporal Sullivan 
 voluntarily took out a combat patrol and while so 
 doing encountered three machine guns, which were 
 emploj-ing effective enfilade fire. Boldly advancing 
 on this position he silenced the guns. Home ad- 
 dress, Mrs. Bridget Sullivan, mother, 6331 Loomia 
 Boulevard, Chicago, 111. 
 
 SULLIVAN, RALPH B Private 
 
 Battery B, 104th Field Artillery. For extraor- 
 dinary heroism in action near Montzeville, France, 
 September 14, 1918. When a continuous bombard- 
 ment had set fire to the camouflage covering of a 
 large ammunition dump of 7.5-mm. shells and ex- 
 ploded nine of the shells, Private Sullivan utterly 
 disregarding his personal safety left a sheltered 
 position and ran to the dump, and, with the aid of 
 three other men, extinguished the fire, not only 
 saving the ammunition but also preventing the 
 ascertainment of the exact location of the dump by 
 the enemy. Home address, Mrs. Eugene Sullivan, 
 mother, 166 West 128th Street, New York City. 
 
 SULLIVAN, WILLIAM O. . First Lieutenant 
 308th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Chevieres, France, October 14, 1918. 
 After this company commander had been seriously 
 wounded and he himself wounded in the head by a 
 machine-gun bullet. Lieutenant Sullivan continued 
 to lead and encourage his men until wounded the 
 second time. He then continued in command of the 
 company until ordered to be evacuated byhis bat- 
 talion commander. Home address, Mrs. Martha J. 
 Sullivan, mother, Norwood, Colo. 
 
 SUMMERS, A. E Private 
 
 Company H, 308th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action in the Argonne Forest, France, 
 October 6, 1918. In the face of direct machine-gun 
 fire, he left cover and went out 100 yards to rescue 
 a wounded soldier. Dragging the wounded man 
 back to his fimk hole, he gave him first aid, and then 
 again exposing himself to enemy fire, obtained water 
 for him. He showed utter disregard for personal 
 danger in aiding other wounded men, in addition to 
 performing duties as scout. Home address, James 
 Summers, father, Bristol, Bedminster, England. 
 
 SUMMERTON, RALPH H. . . . Sergeant 
 Company I, 112th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near ChAtel-Ch^h^ry, France, 
 October 6, 1918. Sergeant Summerton, having on 
 his body .several aggravated wounds from an enemy 
 grenade, and being tagged for evacuation for these, 
 as well as for grippe, when assured that his company 
 was about to attack Ch4tel-Ch6h6ry and that it had 
 
 lost all its officers, went back to his company and 
 courageously and skillfully led it as the first wave, 
 and while so doing was again wounded. Home ad- 
 dress. Nelson, S. Sum merton, father. Tidewater, Pa. 
 
 SUMNER, CHARLES S Captain 
 
 372d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion at Bussy Farm and Sechault, France, September 
 28-29, 1918. During the attack on Bussy Farm and 
 Sechault he courageously led his command under 
 the most intense artillery fire and in the face of a 
 fusillade of machine-gun bullets. Altho\igh he was 
 suffering from the effects of gas and had been twice 
 knocked down by the explosion of shells, he re- 
 mained on duty, and, inspired by his example, his 
 men overcame the strong enemy resistance. Home 
 address, Mrs. C. S. Sumner, wife, 40 Messenger 
 Street, Albane, Vt. 
 
 SUNDIN, MILTON C Private 
 
 Company L, 3.'53d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action in the St. Mihiel salient. France, 
 September 12-13, 1918. Private Sundin, while ad- 
 vancing through wooded territory with four other 
 men, was surprised by the fire of six machine-guns. 
 Though two of the party were wounded. Private 
 Sundin, with great daring, worked around the flank 
 of the position and succeeded in routing the enemy 
 machine-gunners in time to permit the advance 
 without casualties of two platoons operating near 
 by. Home address, Charles Sundin, father, 461 
 Delaware Street, Denver, Colo. 
 
 SUPLER, JOHN M Private 
 
 Company L, 364th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Waereghem, Belgium, Octo- 
 ber 30, 1918. He received a severe shoulder wound 
 the same shell blowing the rifle to pieces in his hand. 
 After receiving treatment he continued with the 
 company, working under terrific pain, until ordered 
 by his sergeant to report to the dressing station. 
 Homeaddress, Mrs. Lillie Campbell, sister, Rock- 
 lick, W. Va. 
 
 SURDEZ, LOUIS Sergeant 
 
 Company G, 60th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near St. Mihiel, France, Septem- 
 ber 16, 1918. Although wounded by shell fire a few 
 minutes before his company took up the advance 
 Sergeant Surdez led his platoon through 17 hours 
 of shell fire, and by his exceptional example during 
 the advance and consolidation of the new positions 
 encouraged his men to their full duty in action. 
 Home address, Mary Michelet, sister, Fruitvale, 
 CaUf. 
 
 SUTHERLAND, FRANCIS S. . . Corporal 
 Company I, 32l8t Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action in the St. Di6 sector, France, 
 October 9, 1918. During a heavy bombardment he 
 maintained liaison between his combat group and 
 his company commander, crossing completely un- 
 protected ground under terrific barrage, and supply- 
 ing his group at the same time with much-needed 
 ammunition. Home address, Mrs. Ada Suther- 
 land, mother, 3500 Avenue D, Ensley, Ala. 
 
 SUTHERLAND, JAMES .... Sergeant 
 Company E, 305th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in fiction in the Forest of Argonne, France, 
 October 3, 1918 Displaying exceptional devotion 
 to duty and conspicuous courage. Sergeant Suther- 
 land led his platoon up the steep slope of a ravine, 
 under murderous machine-gun fire in an attack on 
 a series of stong enemy machine-gun nests; and, 
 in so doing was seriously wounded. Home address, 
 John Simpson, uncle, 728 West Fifty-first Street, 
 Chicago, 111. 
 
 SUSTICK, EMANUEL Sergeant 
 
 Company L, 305th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bois de la Naza, France, 
 
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 October 4, 1918. He volunteered to advance 
 through thick brush subjected to a heavy machine- 
 gun fire to a point within a few yards of enemy em- 
 placements in order to observe the effects of our 
 trench mortars on machine-gun nests. He made his 
 observations successfully, though exposed aUke to 
 enemy fire and our own barrage. Home address, 
 Abraham Sustick, father, 462 Prospect Place, 
 Brooklyn, N. Y. 
 
 SWAGGERTY, ALLIE Sergeant 
 
 Headquarters Company, 60th Infantry. For 
 repeated acts of extraordinary heroism in action at 
 Madelene Farm, France, October 12, and near 
 Clery le Petit, France, October 2, 1918. Being on 
 duty with a platoon which was not to take part in 
 the attack. Sergeant Swaggerty asked for and re- 
 ceived permission to go over the top with the at- 
 tacking companies. When the left flank was held 
 up by several machine-gun nests, Sergeant Swag- 
 gerty alone cleaned out one of the nests, in addition 
 to cleaning out many German machine-gunners and 
 snipers. Near Clery le Petit on November 2, this 
 soldier again voluntarily accompanied attacking 
 troops, crawling 300 yards under heavy fire and 
 bringing down three machine-gunners out of trees. 
 Home address, Sam Swaggerty, father, Knoxville, 
 Tenn. 
 
 SWAIN, JACK R Private 
 
 U. S. Ambulance Service, Section No. 647. Near 
 Beaumont, France, on June 19, 1918. He went to the 
 rescue of wounded men who were exposed to shell 
 fire as a result of an accident to their ambulance. 
 Being able to approach only to within 300 yard's of 
 the wrecked car on the road, he took a stretcher 
 and crawled along a ditch to reach them. He then 
 returned and recovered the body of a third man who 
 had been killed in the accident. Home address, 
 John R. Swain, father, 2818 Maple Avenue, Dallas, 
 Texas. 
 
 SWAN, THOMAS E Chaplain 
 
 125th Infantry, 32d Division. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action between the Mame and Vesle 
 Rivers, July 31 to August 6, 1918. During the 
 heavy fighting near the Ourcq River this officer was 
 in the front lines at all times, under heavy machine- 
 gun and artillery fire throughout the day and night, 
 comforting and aiding the wounded. On one oc- 
 casion he crossed a field 200 yards wide, under vio- 
 lent shell fire, to minister to two soldiers who had 
 been mortally wounded. In the operations near 
 Mont St. Martin, he continually went back and 
 forth over the crest of a hill during heavy artillery 
 fire to care for the wounded. Home address, Mrs. 
 T. E. Swan, wife, Saginaw, Mich. 
 
 SWAN, WYMAN R Major 
 
 7th Engineers. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Brieulles, France, November 4 and 5, 1918. 
 Major Swan demonstrated commendable judgment 
 in locating the site of a pontoon bridge, and person- 
 ally supervising the construction of the bridge. 
 Although under constant shell fire Major Swan re- 
 mained in charge for 36 hours, insuring the complete 
 success of the exploit and the crossing of the division 
 east of the Meuse. Home address, Elbert M. 
 Swan, father, Rockport, Ind. 
 
 SW ANGER, IRA V Corporal 
 
 Deceased. Company F, 130th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action at Marcheville, 
 France, November 10, 1918. After showing ex- 
 ceptional bravery and judgment in leading his 
 squad against enemy machine-gun positions, 
 Corporal Swanger was mortally wounded. Real- 
 izing that he had no chance of recovery, he refused 
 to permit stretcher bearers to take him to the rear, 
 urging them to care for others whose condition was 
 serious. Next of kin. Mrs. Anna Rishel, mother, 
 Persia, Iowa. 
 
 SW ANSON, ADOLPH Private 
 
 Company I, 357th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near les Huit Chemins, France, 
 September 29, 1918. Private Swanson volunteered 
 and accompanied Chaplain Charles D. Priest in 
 going 600 yards beyond the front line and assisted 
 him in carrying to safety a wounded man. Home 
 address, Mrs. Ben BiUings, sister, 6209 Sangamon 
 Street, Chicago, 111. 
 
 SWANSON, CARL Private 
 
 Deceased. Company K, 132d Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Breuilles, 
 France, October 9-12, 1918. While attempting 
 to rescue a wounded officer who was lying exposed 
 to terrific machine-gun fire. Private Swanson was 
 killed. For four days before his death, in the per- 
 formance of his duties as stretcher bearer. Private 
 Swanson rendered invaluable service in adminis- 
 tering first aid to the wounded and carrying them 
 to places of safety, working at all times under most 
 perilous fire of artillery and machine-guns. Next of 
 kin, Emil Henderson, friend, R. F. D. 3, Grove 
 City, Minn. 
 
 SWANSON, CLAYTON E. . . . Corporal 
 Company A, 5th Machine-Gun Battalion. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Mont Blanc, 
 France, October 4, 1918. On learning that a mem- 
 ber of his squad was in front of the lines in a heavily 
 shelled position. Corporal Swanson obtained per- 
 mission to make a search to find that the man was 
 dead. Home address, Mrs. J. E. Bergquist, mother, 
 28 Clyde Street, Jamestown, N. Y. 
 
 SWARTS, RALPH E. . . First Lieutenant 
 
 Medical Corps, 23d Infantry- For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near St. Etienne k Arnes, France, 
 October 3-9, 1918. During the offensive operations 
 of October 3-9, Lieutenant Swarts worked unceas- 
 ingly in the most advanced stations in the divisional 
 sector dressing the wounded in the open under ter- 
 rific machine-gun and shell fire. He took cover only 
 when all wounded had been dressed and evacuated. 
 Home address, Charles M. Swartz, father, 201 Sum- 
 mit Street, Arkansas City, Kan. 
 
 SWEARINGEN, WILLIAM H. . . Private 
 Medical Detachment, 315th Infantry. For extra- 
 ordinary heroism in action near Cote d'Morimont, 
 France, October 26-November 10, 1918. Private 
 Swearingen, hearing a call for help, went from cover 
 to a position 300 yards distant and, in the face of 
 incessant machine-gun and sniping fire, gave first 
 aid to a wounded comrade and remained until dusk, 
 at which time he returned to safety, carrying the 
 man with him. Home address, Mrs. Elizabeth A. 
 Swearingen, mother, care of G. A. ColUer, Gletcher, 
 Okla. 
 
 SWEENEY. BERNARD F. . . . Sergeant 
 Headquarters Company, 315th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Brabant, 
 France, October 30, 1918. On the night of October 
 31, and November 1, Sergeant Sweeney made a doz- 
 en trips to repair telephone wire broken by the con- 
 tinuous shelHng of the area. Early the next morn- 
 ing he was wounded while still in the performance of 
 his duty. Home address, B. F. Sweeney, father, 
 4020 North Fifth Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 
 
 SWEENEY, PATRICK Private 
 
 Deceased. Company D, 322d Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Abaucourt, 
 France, November 9, 1918. Private Sweeney vol- 
 untarily advanced through intense artillery and 
 machine-gun fire into the ruins of Abaucourt to 
 locate an enemy machine-gun nest. He was killed 
 by shell fire after having reached a position in the 
 enemy's trenches. Next of kin, John Sweeney, 
 father, 706 North La Salle Street, Chicago, III. 
 
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 SWEENEY. THOMAS JOSEPH . First Sergeant 
 Company A, 165th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Landres-et-Saint Georges, 
 France, October 15, 1918. Sergeant Sweeney cour- 
 ageously supervised the carrying of the wounded, his 
 duties exposing him at all times to the continuous 
 fire of the enemy. By his valor and strict devotion 
 to duty, all the wounded were safely evacuated. 
 Home address, Mrs. Bridget Sweeney, 244 West 
 Tenth Street, New York City. 
 
 SWEET, WALTER . . Second Lieutenant 
 6th Regiment U. S. M. C. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Chateau-Thierry, France, 
 June 25, 1918. In the attack of June 25, after his 
 company commander had been removed because 
 of wounds. Lieutenant (then gunnery sergeant) 
 Sweet reorganized the platoon, and, leading them 
 forward, rushed a strong enemy emplacement, 
 capturing two guns and their crews. After having 
 consolidated his position and established liaison, 
 the enemy opened a harassing trench-mortar fire, 
 during which his platoon suflfered heavy casualties. 
 He attacked the nest with the aid of hand grenades, 
 and put the gun out of action, killing two of the 
 enemy and taking five prisoners, with whom he re- 
 turned to his position. Home address. Miss Pauline 
 G. Cumings, friend, 5 Shephard Street, Cam- 
 bridge, Mass. 
 
 SWENSON, KARL J Major 
 
 Medical Corps, 316th Sanitary Train. For re- 
 peated acts of extraordinary heroism in action near 
 Very, France, September 28 to October 4, 1918. 
 and near Audenarde, Belgium, October 30 to No- 
 vember 3, 1918. During the drive in the Forest of 
 Argonne Major Swenson established and main- 
 tained a dressing station at Very under almost con- 
 stant aerial raids and severe shell fire. During the 
 operations between the Lys and Scheldt Rivers 
 this officer repeatedly showed utter disregard for 
 his own Ufe, maintaining liaison between his own 
 advanced dressing station and the battalion aid 
 stations and searching for wounded on the battle- 
 field while he was exposed to heavy fire from artil- 
 lery, machine-guns and snipers. Home address, 
 Mrs. Maude E. Swenson, wife, Portland, Ore. 
 
 SWEZEY. LOUIS H. . . Private (First Claaa) 
 Deceased. Company G, 305th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action in the Bois de la 
 Naza, France, October 3, 1918. After his company's 
 line had been almost wiped out by enemy machine- 
 gun fire. Private Swezey displayed the highest 
 courage and initiative in reforming a defensive 
 position and reorganizing the scattered groups of 
 men who remained. In performing this important 
 service he moved up and down the line, under 
 eavy fire from enemy machine-guns and trench 
 mortars, in entire disregard for his own safety. 
 This gallant soldier was killed while on a patrol 
 next day. Next of kin, Mrs. Hiram Swezey, mother. 
 Grove Avenue, Patchogue, Long Island, N.Y. 
 
 SWIFT, HARRY Private 
 
 Company G, 126th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Juvigny, France, August 28, 
 1918. He twice volunteered and carried messages 
 across open fields swept by machine-gun fire after 
 other runners had been killed on similar missions. 
 Returning from his second mission, he saw his com- 
 pany commander fall wounded. Passing through 
 heavy machine-gun fire, he went to his rescue and 
 administered first aid, being himself severely 
 wounded. Home address, Harry C. Smith, father, 
 22 South Main Street, Archibald, Pa. 
 
 SWINGLE, GRAY Sergeant 
 
 Deceased. Company H, 6th Engineers. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Hamel, 
 Somme, France, March 27-28, 1918. After being 
 awakened by a sentinel who reported suspicious 
 
 noises in the direction of the German forces. Ser- 
 geant Swingle gave his patrol orders to report in 
 case he should be killed or wounded, and fearlessly 
 advanced in the direction of the noises. He was 
 severely wounded after advancing only a short dis- 
 tance and died the next day, despite unsuccessful 
 attempts to rescue him. Next of kin, Bert Swingle, 
 father, 30 West North Street, Newark, Ohio. 
 
 SYLVESTER, LINDSEY McD. . , Major 
 30th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion in the Bois d'Aigremont, France, July 15, 
 1918. During the intense bombardment preceding 
 the German drive of July 15, when the wounded 
 were so numerous that it was impossible to care 
 for them in the dressing station. Major Sylvester 
 voluntarily gave up his dugout for the use of the' 
 wounded and exposed himself to heavy fire during 
 the ten hours' terrific bombardment. After leading 
 his command across the Marne this officer directed 
 the reduction of a number of machine-gun nests 
 and advanced his lines for four kilometers despite 
 the determined resistance. Home address, L. M. 
 Sylvester, father, 325 Crawford Street, Portsmouth, 
 Va. 
 
 SYNNOTT, JOSEPH A. . Second Lieutenant 
 Deceased. U. S. M. C. Killed in action at 
 Chateau-Thierry, France, June 6, 1918. He gave 
 the supreme proof of that extraordinary heroism 
 which will serve as an example to hitherto untried 
 troops. Next of kin, Mrs. Mollie S. Reiley, sister, 
 117 South Fullerton Avenue, Montclair, N. J. 
 
 SYNOTT, PATRICK Corporal 
 
 Company F, 108th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Ronssoy, France, September 
 28, 1918. He displayed exceptional bravery in leav- 
 ing shelter and going forward under heavy shell and 
 machine-gun fire and bringing back several wounded 
 soldiers. Home address, Mrs. Thomas O'Shea, aunt, 
 2058 Eighth Avenue, New York City. 
 
 SYVERSON, GRANNIS I Private 
 
 Company C, 6th Machine Gun Battalion, U. S. 
 M. C. For extraordinay heroism in action near St. 
 Etienne, France, October 3, 1918. When our ad- 
 vance infantry was forced to withdraw Private 
 Syverson's machine-gun crew refused to withdraw, 
 but calmly set up their machine gun. The gun 
 was upset by a bursting hand grenade, which also 
 injured two members of the squad. Despite these 
 injuries, they immediately reset the gun and opened 
 fire on the advancing Germans when 20 feet distant 
 causing the Germans to break and retreat in dis- 
 order. Home address, Mrs. H. Gustafson, mother, 
 1203 Sullivan Street, Seattle, Wash. 
 
 SZCZEPANIK, JOSEPH A. . . . Private 
 Company M, 353d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Limey, France, September 
 12-13, 1918. Private Szczepanik displayed re- 
 markable daring in going out alone and locating the 
 hiding places into which the enemy soldiers had 
 been driven by our barrage. Through his efforts 
 about 150 Germans were captured before they had 
 a chance to come out from cover and man their 
 machine-guns. He was wounded while attempting 
 to enter barracks in which several of the enemy had 
 taken refuge. Home address, John Szczepanik, 
 father, 9 Andrew Street, New York Mills, N. Y. 
 
 TABARA, WLADYSLAW .... Private 
 Company M, 308th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Revillon, France, September 
 13, 1918. With a companion he determined the 
 location of a machine-gun which had checked the 
 advance of his company, and, advancing ahead of 
 the company, made a sudden rush from the flank, 
 killed, wounded, or captured the entire crew, and 
 captured four machine-guns. Home address, Mrs. 
 Aima Tabara, Waisawa, Sohacef, Itwu, Poland. 
 
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 TABOR, RALPH E Corporal 
 
 Company L, 105th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action east of Ronssoy, France, Sep- 
 tember 29, 1918. During the operations against 
 the Hindenburg line, Corporal Tabor left shelter, 
 went forward under heavy shell and machine-gun 
 fire, and succeeded in bringing back to our lines 
 a wounded soldier. His splendid courage and gal- 
 lant conduct was a fine example to Lis comrades. 
 Home address, Nathaniel Tabor, father, 202 South 
 Third Street, Mechanicsville, N. Y. 
 
 TAPPEN, JAMES J. . . Private (First Class) 
 Deceased. Company D, 30Sth Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Binarville, 
 France, September 28, 1918. Private Tappen 
 pushed forward alone against several enemy snipers, 
 who were cau.sing many casualties, among his com- 
 rades. He killed two of the snipers, but was killed 
 while attempting to capture the third sniper. Next 
 of kin, James Tappen, father. 67 Harrison Street, 
 Stapleton, Staten Island, N. Y. 
 
 TARTER, CHARLES M Sergeant 
 
 Company I, 23d Infantry. Near Vaux, France, 
 on July 1, 1918, when his captain was wounded, he 
 went out under violent machine-gun fire to bring 
 the officer to shelter and was severely wounded him- 
 self while performing this heroic act. Home address, 
 M. Tarter, father. Tarter, Ky. 
 
 TAUBERT, ALBERT ADOLPH . . Private 
 Company C, 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in the Villers Cotterets Forest, 
 south of Soissons, France. July 18, 1918. He went 
 out in advance of the line of his company into 
 the fire of a machine gun that was shooting at him 
 and captured the gun and its crew. Home address, 
 Carl Taubert, father, 535 West SniflBin Street, 
 Madison, Wis. 
 
 TAUGHER, CLAUDE B. . Second Lieutenant 
 6th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Bayonville, France, November 
 2, 1918. Lieutenant Taugher, with great dash, led 
 his platoon in surrounding enemy dugouts in the 
 village of Bayonville before the occupants had time 
 to escape or organize effective resistance, capturing 
 61 of the enemy. Although wounded in the ankle 
 he refused to be evacuated. Home address, P. J. 
 Taugher, father, 103 Franklin Avenue, Wausau, 
 Wis. 
 
 TAVANO, ANTHONY J Sergeant 
 
 Company D, 111th Machine Gun Battalion. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action near Verdun, 
 France, October 11, 1918. Sergeant Tavano vol- 
 untarily left his cover during a heavy bombard- 
 ment and brought a wounded officer to a place of 
 safety after the litter bearers were killed. He gave 
 all the assistance po.ssible to these wounded men 
 before they died. Home address, Francisco Tavano, 
 father, Philip Avenue, Dundee Lake, N. J. 
 
 TAVENNER, ROBERT L. . . . Captain 
 14Sth Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Cierges, France, September 29. 1918; 
 and near Olsene, Belgium, October 31, 1918. With- 
 out regard for his own safety. Captain Tavenner 
 personally conducted a tank in an attack on a ma- 
 chine-gun nest. After several of the tanks had been 
 put out of action and the others had withdrawn, he 
 walked up and down the firing line under heavy 
 machine-gun fire, cheering his men, despite severe 
 losses, fought till all of their ammunition was ex- 
 hausted. On October 31, he was severely wounded 
 while making a personal reconnaissance of the en- 
 emy's position. Home address, Mrs. Robert L. 
 Travenner, 528 Gambler Street, Mount Vernon, 
 Ohio. 
 
 TA WATER, CARL M Sergeant 
 
 Headquarters Company, 9th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Landres-et-St. 
 Georges, France, November 1, 1918. Just as his 
 platoon went over the top Sergeant Tawater and 
 several other soldiers were wounded by a shell 
 which exploded near them. After seeing that the 
 other wounded men were properly cared for, he 
 organized the rest of his platoon and rejoined his 
 unit, remaining on duty all day with his Stokes 
 Mortar Section in spite of a painful wound in the 
 foot. Home address, George W. Tawater, father. 
 Rosebud, Texas. 
 
 TAYLOR, DOUGLAS A. . Second Lieutenant 
 Deceased. 127th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Juvigny, France, August 
 28-30, 1918. He displayed marked heroism during 
 the attack on Juvigny, and when mortally wounded, 
 refused to be evacuated, but continued to advance 
 and gave orders to continue the attack. Next of 
 kin, Mrs. Arthur E. Taylor, mother, Rhinelander, 
 Wis. 
 
 TAYLOR, FRANK E Private 
 
 Machine Gun Company, 111th Infantry. In 
 action northeast of Chateau-Thierry, France, July 
 27, 1918, after he and a comrade located a hostile 
 machine-gun in a clump of trees 500 meters north 
 of a chateau which their platoon was holding east 
 of Fere-En-Tardenois, they secured the permission 
 of their platoon commander to attempt to force the 
 enemy to abandon the position and advanced over 
 open ground and in the face of fire. With their 
 rifles they drove the enemy from their gun, killing 
 one and wounding another. Home address, Mrs. 
 Rachel Taylor, 122 Eest Miner Street, West 
 Chester, Pa. 
 
 TAYLOR, JOHN L Captain 
 
 9th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Soissons, France, July 18, 1918. He as- 
 sumed command of hi"" battalion upon the death of 
 his major and continued to lead the advance under 
 heavy artillery and machine-gun fire, refusing to 
 leave until he had been wounded five times. His 
 example was an inspiration to all near him, and 
 an important factor in the successful attack made 
 by his regiment. Home address, Mrs. Caroline 
 Taylor, wife, 1220 San Dario Avenue, Laredo, 
 Texas. 
 
 TAYLOR, LOUIS H. . . Private (First Class) 
 Medical Detachment, 326th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near St. Juvin, 
 France, October 11, 1918. Private Taylor repeat- 
 edly exposed himself to concentrated rnachine-gun 
 and artillery fire, crossing the Aire River several 
 times, and administered first aid to wounded men 
 with complete disregard for his own safety. Home 
 address, Mrs. W. S. Taylor, mother, 19 Monroe 
 Street, Westfield, Mass. 
 
 TAYLOR, ORVILLE R. . Private (First Class) 
 Battery E, 42d Artillery. _ Coast Artillery Corps. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action near Suippes, 
 France, July 14-15, 1918 No other duties having 
 been assigned to him. Private Taylor volunteered 
 for service as a stretcher bearer, and working all 
 night under the heaviest shell fire he carried wound- 
 ed American and French soldiers to safety. While 
 taking a severely wounded soldier by automobile to 
 a hospital a shell burst near him wounding him but 
 he continued on his mission and delivered the wound- 
 ed man to the aid station. Home address, James 
 W. Taylor, father, Springville, Cal. 
 
 TAYLOR, OSCAR Sergeant 
 
 Company D, 318th Machine-Gun Battalion. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action near ViUe en 
 Woevre, France, November 9, 1918. Displaying 
 
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 inspiring courage, Sergeant Taylor led his section 
 through three heavy artillery barrages and directed 
 the mounting of his guns on positions which he had 
 personally reconnoitered, under heavy machine-gun 
 fire. At a critical juncture, when the infantry was 
 held up by enemy fire, he successfully led the nearest 
 infantry combat group forward in the assault, under 
 cover of fire from his own guns. Home address, 
 Samuel D. Taylor, father, Jonesboro, Tenn. 
 
 TAYLOR, THOMAS J Lieutenant 
 
 23d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near the Cote de Chatillon, France, November 
 1, 1918. When all the other officers of his company 
 had been incapacitated, Lieutenant Taylor took 
 command and successfully led his men throughout 
 the five-days' operations, capturing a strongly held 
 position with more than a hundred prisoners. Home 
 address, Mrs. Anna E, Taylor, mother, 753 Carroll 
 Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. 
 
 TAYLOR, WILLIAM C Sergeant 
 
 Company H, 117th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action in the Butry Woods, France, 
 October 9, 1918. Upon learning that an advanced 
 platoon was under heavy enemy machine-gun fire 
 from the front and flanks. Sergeant Taylor, on his 
 own initiative, took a squad of men and an auto- 
 matic rifle and went to the assistance of the platoon. 
 Despite the heavy fire, he succeeded in compelhng 
 the enemy to withdraw from their positions and 
 thereby enabled the battalion to resume its advance. 
 He was later wounded in the leg and arms in at- 
 tempting to bring up reinforcements across an open 
 space swept by machine-gun fire. Home address, 
 James Taylor, Route 1, Blountville, Tenn. 
 
 TAYLOR, W. J. R. . . . First Lieutenant 
 Air Service. For repeated acts of extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Malancourt and Montfaucon, 
 France, September 26-October 10, 1918. On Sep- 
 tember 26, while conducting an important obser- 
 vation, Lieutenat Taylor was twice attacked by 
 enemy planes. He would not jump from his bal- 
 loon because of the valuable work he was doing for 
 the Infantry, although he was at all times in danger 
 of losing his life from incendiary bullets. On Oc- 
 tober 3, near Montfaucon, Lieutenant Taylor was 
 attacked, but refused to leave until his balloon 
 caught fire. Again, on October 6, he was attacked 
 and forced down in his parachute. On October 10, 
 while he was conducting an important observation, 
 an enemy patrol hovered over his balloon, he re- 
 fused to jump until attacked at close quarters. His 
 heroic devotion to duty was an inspiration to the 
 officers and men of his company. Home address, 
 W. R. Taylor, father, 13 Prince Street, Rochester, 
 N.Y. 
 
 TAYNTOR, CLARK O. . . First Lieutenant 
 47th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion at Sergy, France, July 29-30, 1918. Disre- 
 garding two wounds from shell fire, which he had 
 suffered. Lieutenant Tayntor continued in the 
 advance with his platoon, keepting his men well 
 organized, directing the consolidation of the line 
 throughout the night and refusing medical attention 
 until all the wounded men in his platoon had re- 
 ceived treatment. Home address, Mrs. Inez Olds 
 Tayntor, mother, 511 Chestnut Street, Erie, Pa. 
 
 TEACHEY, ROBERT MARSHALL . Private 
 Deceased. Company B, 120th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Ypres, Bel- 
 gium, August 2, 1918. He volunteered to accom- 
 pany an officer on a daylight patrol to destroy an 
 enemy pillbox. With great courage under heavy 
 shell and machine-gun fire, they rushed the pillbox, 
 killed or wounded the occupants, and accomphshed 
 their mission. Next of kin, J. M. Teachey, father, 
 305 Linden Avenue, Raleigh, N. C. 
 
 TECHEL, EDWARD W Private 
 
 Company B, 116th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action in the Bois Brabant S-Meuse, 
 France, October 8, 1918. With two other soldiers 
 Private Techel attacked eight German machine- 
 guns, captured them and their crews in spite of 
 determined resistance by the enemy Home address, 
 Edward W. Techel, care J. H. Rice and Friedman 
 Co., Milwaukee, Wis. 
 
 TEER. HUBERT O. . . . First Lieutenant 
 Company L. 371st Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Ardeuil, France, September 
 29, 1918. Severely wounded in the back about 11 
 a. m., Lieutenant Teer continued to command his 
 platoon until 4 p. m., when he was forced to with- 
 draw from action on account of complete exhaus- 
 tion. Home address, Nello L. Teer, brother, 
 Durham, N. C. 
 
 TEEVAN. JOHN Private 
 
 Company C, 165th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Villers-sur-Fern, France, 
 July 31, 1918. After his platoon had withdrawn 
 from their position Private Teevan volunteered and 
 returned to the position formerly occupied, in an 
 attempt to rescue a wounded comrade. He crossed 
 a field swept by unusually intensive machine-gun 
 fire, continuing in his attempted rescue until him- 
 self wounded. Home address, Bernard Teevan, 
 father, 415 West Fifty-ninth Street, New York 
 City. 
 
 TEICHLER, JOHN Sergeant 
 
 Deceased. Company L, 125th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action at Hill 212, near 
 Cierges, northeast of Chateau-Thierry, France, 
 July 31, 1918. Although he was himself severely 
 wounded in the attack on the Bois les Jamblets, 
 yet he attempted to cairy in another wounded man, 
 passing through severe machine-gun fire from the 
 front and from the flanks. While doing so he re- 
 ceived a second wound, which caused his death. 
 Next of kin, Edward Teichler, brother, 419 Spies 
 Avenue, Menominee, Mich. 
 
 TEISETH, JACOB B Private 
 
 Deceased. Medical Department, 6th Engineers. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action at Cleirs 
 Ch6nas Wood, France, October 20, 1918. He 
 advanced in the attack with the company to which 
 he was attached, and worked constantly under 
 heavy machine-gun and rifle fire, searching for 
 wounded and superintending their evacuation. 
 While engaged in this work in the open under 
 machine-gun fire he was killed. Next of kin, Mrs. 
 Gudrun Husby, sister, Box 14, East Stanwood, 
 Wash. 
 
 TELFAIR, SAMUEL F. . Second Lieutenant 
 2d Antiaircraft Machine-Gun Battalion. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action at Brieulles, 
 France, November 4, 1918. He was leading a 
 patrol to reconnoiter a position for antiaircraft 
 machine-guns when his group became scattered by 
 intense shell fire. Upon returning to the shell- 
 swept area to look for his patrol, he found one of the 
 men severely wounded. Making two trips through 
 the heavy shell fire he secured the assistance of 
 Private Laurel B. Heath and carried the wounded 
 soldier to safety. Home address, Mrs. Samuel 
 Telfair, mother, Cameron, Park Raleigh, N. G. 
 
 TEMPLE, JOHN E Private 
 
 Company I, 312th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Grand-Pr^. France, October 
 23, 1918. After his platoon had reached its objec- 
 tive and was forced to retire under perilous machine- 
 gun fire, Private Temple and two companions were 
 surrounded by the enemy. His companions were 
 wounded, but he bravely held off the enemy, after 
 
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 HEROES ALL 
 
 which he assisted both his companions to a first- 
 aid station. Home address, Wilham H. Temple, 
 father, Marehallton. Del. 
 
 TEMPLETON, CHARLES K. Second Lieutenant 
 122d Field Artillery. For extraordinary heroism 
 in action near Nouart, France, November 5, 1918. 
 After telephone communications had been des- 
 troyed and his runners scattered on other missions, 
 Lieutenant Templeton started on a mission of ex- 
 treme importance from the infantry to the artillery. 
 His path lay through a heavy machine-gun and 
 shell fire, and before he reached his destination he 
 was seriously wounded. He succeeded, however, 
 in relaying his message to its destination. Home 
 address, Mrs. Florence D. White, aunt, 20 River- 
 side Drive, New York City. 
 
 TENEYCK, WALTON B. Jr. Second Lieutenant 
 Pilot, Air Service, 96th Aero Squadron. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Birquenay, 
 France, October 27, 1918. While engaged on a 
 voluntary bombing mission, Lieutenant Teneyck 
 was attacked by seven enemy planes (Fokker Type). 
 Although seriously wounded, he maneuvered his 
 plane so skillfully that his observer was able to 
 drive off the enemy planes. In the combat his 
 plane was struck by 25 enemy bullets, some of 
 which exploded the magazines of the observer's 
 guns. In spite of his wounds and the damage to his 
 machine he succeeded in landing safely on a strange 
 field. Home address, Walton B. Teneyck, father, 
 91 Rodney Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. 
 
 TENLEY, EUGENE H 
 
 Hospital Apprentice (First Class) 
 Deceased. U. S. N., attached Company B, 
 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near St. Etienne, France, October 
 4, 1918. Hospital Apprentice Tenley, disregarding 
 his own safety, voluntarily accompanied a small 
 force into action, rendering most valuable treat- 
 ment to the wounded, until killed by a fragment 
 of a shell. Next of kin, Samuel W. Tenley, father, 
 Roseville, N. Mex. 
 
 TENNYSON, JOSEPH E Corporal 
 
 Deceased. Company B, 115th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Verdun, 
 France, October 8-25, 1918. In several advances 
 during this period Corporal Tennyson led his squad 
 in attacks on machine-gun nests with conspicuous 
 gallantry, always disregarding his own safety and 
 encouraging his men both by words and actions. 
 On October 24 while leading his squad on an attack 
 on a machine-gun nest he was instantly killed. 
 Next of kin, Mrs. Joseph E. Tennyson, 1500 Park 
 Heights Avenue, Baltimore, Md. 
 
 TERNIG, JACOB B Sergeant 
 
 Company C, 132d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bois de Forges, France, 
 September 26, 1918. He had just captured and was 
 taking to his platoon commander, a German cap- 
 tain, when fire was opened on his platoon from three 
 concealed machine-guns. Showing great bravery 
 and presence of mind. Sergeant Ternig, who speaks 
 German, ran toward the enemy emplacements, 
 taking his prisoner with him, and called upon the 
 crews to cease firing. Firing stopped, and his pla- 
 toon was enabled to take the enemy position and 
 30 prisoners without loss. Home address, John 
 Ternig, father, 3344 Southport Avenue, Chicago, 
 111. 
 
 TERRELL, ALEXANDER W. . . . . 
 
 Second Lieutenant 
 
 151st Field Artillery. He showed unusual cour- 
 age in assisting to direct the operations of Battery 
 C, 151st Field Artillery, near Pexonne, France, on 
 March 5, 1918, when that organization was under 
 particularly accurate artillery bombardment. Al- 
 
 though wounded himself, he refused first aid and 
 continued on duty until all of the wounded soldiers 
 of the command had been treated. Home address, 
 Mrs. Dora Terrell, mother, 901 College Avenue, 
 Fort Worth. Texas. 
 
 TERRELL, HUBERT P Corporal 
 
 Deceased. Company I, 118th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Vaux-Andigny, 
 France, October 12, 1918. During an advance, 
 when his company came under an enfilading fire 
 from an enemy machine-gun, he asked permission 
 from his platoon commander to attempt the taking 
 of the position. Although under heavy fire from 
 this post and from trench-mortar shells, he, with 
 exceptional dash and bravery, attacked the posi- 
 tion alone, putting it out of action kilUng two of the 
 enemy and wounding a third. This soldier was 
 killed the same day while reorganizing and advanc- 
 ing the weakened platoon of which he was then in 
 charge. Next of kin, Clarence Terrell, brother, 
 Cheraw, S. C. 
 
 TERRILL, ELSEWORTH O. . . . Corporal 
 Company H, 113th Infantry. During the action 
 in the vicinity of Hagenbach, Alsace, east of Belfort, 
 France, August 21, 1918. when his right hand and 
 arm were badly mangled by the explosion of a gren- 
 ade during an enemy raid into our Unes, he placed 
 his injured hand in his trousers pocket to support 
 it, went over the top with his comrades and joined 
 in the pursuit of the defeated and retreating Ger- 
 mans, throwing hand grenades with his left hand 
 as he followed them back to their own hnes. Home 
 address, Mrs. EUzabeth Terrill, 65 Union Street, 
 Rahway, N. J. 
 
 TERRILL, J. S Major 
 
 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. In the Bois de Bel- 
 leau, France, June 6, 1918, he displayed extraordi- 
 nary heroism and set a splendid example in fearlessly 
 leading his command under heavy fire against supe- 
 rior odds. Because of his bravery and initiative 
 every possible advantage in the attack was obtained. 
 
 TESKE, AMOS Corporal 
 
 Company D, 167th Infantry. He was a member 
 of a patrol of five men on March 4, 1918. and took 
 a conspicuous part when it encountered an enemy 
 patrol of 11 men, which it attacked and routed, 
 taking two prisoners. Home address, John Teske, 
 brother. Coal Valley, Ala. 
 
 TESSIER, FERNAND .... Lieutenant 
 14th Chasseurs, French Army. For extraordin- 
 ary heroism in action in the Champagne Sector, 
 France, September 26-October 1, 1918. This officer 
 was attached to the 369th Infantry as Uasion officer, 
 and, by continuous passage through zones which 
 were under most intense fire, maintained perfect 
 Uaison with brigade headquarters. In the attack 
 on Sechault, he was constantly in touch with the 
 most advanced lines, and personally carried mes- 
 sages to the assaulting battalion. He aided mater- 
 ially in holding the captured positions. Home ad- 
 dress not given. 
 
 THACKER, EDGAR Private 
 
 Company H, 28th Infantry. On May 28-30, 
 1918, near Cantigny, France, he displayed distin- 
 guished conduct as a company runner, passing fre- 
 quently through Cantigny when it was being heavily 
 shelled and also running through German bar- 
 rages to deliver messages. Home address, Mrs. 
 Matly Moore, mother, Vanceburg, Ky. 
 
 THALKE, MAX P Sergeant 
 
 Company I, 128th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Juvigny, north of Soissons, 
 France, August 30, 1918. He displayed unusual 
 
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 courage and gallantry in leading his platoon for- 
 ward under heavy fire from artillery and machine- 
 guns. He also gave first aid to the wounded while 
 under fire, and when a retirement was ordered he 
 remained behind to carry back the wounded. 
 Home address, Mrs. Mary Thalke, mother, Mena- 
 sha. Wis. 
 
 THARAU, HERMAN . Gunnery Sergeant 
 
 Company H, 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Vierzy, 
 France, July 18, 1918. While out with a recon- 
 noitering party to establish liaison with the com- 
 pany on his right Sergeant Tharau captured a 
 machine-gun and killed the crew. Home address, 
 Mrs. Annie, Tharau, mother, 18 Oberlein Street, 
 Buffalo. N. Y. 
 
 THAW, WILLIAM Major 
 
 103d Aero Squadron, Air Service. For extra- 
 ordinary heroism in action near Rheims, France, 
 March 26, 1918. He was the leader of a patrol 
 of three planes which attacked five enemy mono- 
 planes and three battle planes. He and another 
 member of the patrol brought down one enemy 
 plane and the three drove down, out of control, 
 two others, and dispersed the remainder. A 
 bronze oak leaf to be worn with the Distinguished 
 Service Cross is awarded Major Thaw for extra- 
 ordinary heroism in action near Mountaigne, 
 France, April 20, 1918. In the region of Moun- 
 taigne he attacked and brought down, burning, 
 an enemy balloon. While returning to his own hnes 
 the same day he attacked two enemy monoplanes, 
 one of which he shot down in flames. Home ad- 
 dress, Benjamin Thaw, Jr., American Embassy, 
 Paris. France. 
 
 THAYER, SYDNEY, Jr. . . First Lieutenant 
 Company H, 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Beaumont, 
 France, November 11, 1918. After having been 
 wounded Lieutenant Thayer remained with his 
 company until its objective had been reached, re- 
 fusing evacuation until rendered unconscious by 
 loss of blood. Home address, Sidney Thayer, 
 Sr., father, Haverford, Pa. 
 
 THEBERT, WILLIAM F. . Private (First Class) 
 Company K, 23d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Saint Etinne-a-Arnes, 
 France, October 3-9, 1918. Acting as battaUon 
 runner. Private Thebert carried messages through 
 intense artillery and machine-gun fire. This soldier 
 has been on duty as a runner since June 6, being in- 
 trusted with especially important messages because 
 of his carefulness and reliability. Home address, 
 Mrs. Margaret Thebert, mother. Fort Covington, 
 N. Y. 
 
 THEDINGER, LOUIS C Sergeant 
 
 Company E, 142d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near St. Etienne, France, Oc- 
 tober 8, 1918. When his company had been stop- 
 ped by heavy enemy machine-gun fire. Sergeant 
 Thedinger left shelter for the purpose of interview- 
 ing two German prisoners. Learning from them 
 the location and strength of the enemy's position, 
 he obtained permission to attack it, and, with a 
 party of ten volunteers, went forward in the face of 
 heavy machine-gun fire, flanking the machine-gun 
 nest and capturing four prisoners and three machine 
 guns. Home address, Mrs. Mary Schmatzen, 
 R. F. D. 3, Perry, Okla. 
 
 THEOBALD, CARL G Corporal 
 
 1st Battalion, Intelligence Section, 361st In- 
 fantry. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
 Gesnes, France, October 10, 1918. While on a lia- 
 ison patrol Corporal Theobald and Private Ivan 
 
 Y. Bailey attacked and captured a hostile machine- 
 gun nest and its entire crew. Home address, Mrs. 
 Florence L. Theobald, wife, Deseret, Utah. 
 
 THIABAUD, CLAUDE .... Lieutenant 
 6th R. I. C, French Army. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Le Ferme and Danvillets, 
 France, November 7-10, 1918. In liaison with 
 American troops Lieutenant Thiabaud rendered 
 most valuable assistance and greatly aided in driv- 
 ing the enemy from La Ferme and DanWllers. 
 Throughout the war he participated in all the im- 
 portant attacks of his organization, and his brilliant 
 leadership, singular courage and devotion to duty 
 played an important part in the success of the 
 operations. Home address not given. 
 
 THIBODEAU, JOSEPH A. , . . Mechanic 
 Company L, 103d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Belleau Woods, France, July 
 18-23, 1918. During the early part of the action 
 he assisted in the evacuation of wounded under 
 severe artillery and machine-gun fire. When a 
 wound in the arm made it impossible for him to 
 carry stretchers he refused to be evacuated, but 
 rejoined his company, went over the top with his 
 comrades, and continued in action with them until 
 wounded in the leg. Home address, Mrs. Mary 
 Thibodeau, mother, 39 Oxford Street, Lawrence, 
 Mass. 
 
 THIEBAULT, RENE . . Marechal Des Logia 
 3d B. C. L. Art. d'Assaut, French Army. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Massif Blano 
 Mont, France, October 3, 1918. Following an at- 
 tack by the 2d American Division, he distinguished 
 himself by personal courage and coolness in going 
 under heavy shell fire to the rescue of wounded 
 American soldiers. Home address not given. 
 
 THOETE, CARL G. . . Sergeant (First Class) 
 Deceased. Company D, Ist Engineers. Al- 
 though twice wounded early in the attack at Can- 
 tigny, France, May 28, 1918, he went over the top 
 with his section and courageously directed its oper- 
 ations for five hours under steady fire, refused med- 
 ical treatment, and led a second advance until killed 
 by a machine-gun bullet. Next of kin, Mrs. L. T. 
 Ott, 815 De La Vina Street, Santa Barbara, Cal. 
 
 THOMAS, CARR M Sergeant 
 
 Battery A, 12th Field Artillery. For extraordi- 
 nary heroism in action near Chateau-Thierry, 
 France, July 21-23, 1918. With another soldier 
 Sergeant Thomas voluntarily crossed an area swept 
 by shell and machine-gun fire to establish liaison 
 with the infantry, obtaining valuable information 
 for the battery commander. Two days later, after 
 working in an observatory under constant shell fire, 
 this soldier was wounded, but he refused first aid 
 until other men had been cared for, and went to the 
 rear only upon being ordered to do so. Home address 
 Mrs. A. P. Dennis, mother, Beechmont Park, Ro- 
 cheUe, N. Y. 
 
 THOMAS. CHARLES I Private 
 
 Company D, 311th Machine Gun Battalion. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action near Nantillois, 
 France, September 29, 1918. Private Thomas was 
 detailed as a runner between the battaUon com- 
 mander and his company. While delivering mes- 
 sages he was severely wounded, but continued in 
 the performance of his duty, refusing aid until or- 
 dered to the rear by his battalion commander. 
 Home address, Mary Janes Thomas, mother, Dills- 
 burg, Pa. 
 
 THOMAS, DAVID Corporal 
 
 Company A, 1st Engineers. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action northwest of Verdun, France, 
 October 9, 1918. Upon two occasions Corporal 
 
HEROES ALL 
 
 Thomas, upon his own initiative, went out in ad- 
 vance of his platoon, armed only with a rifle, and 
 attacked machine-guns which were endangering 
 his company by enfilading fire. In the face of fire 
 from these guns he continued to fire on them until 
 he had killed the gunners. Home address, James 
 H. Thomas, father, R. F. D., Lydies Road, Avoca, 
 Pa. 
 
 THOMAS, EVERETT Bugler 
 
 Deceased. Company I, 23d Infantry. Attempt- 
 ing to bring to shelter his captain, who was lying 
 wounded and exposed to fire, near Vaux, France, 
 July 1, 1918, he was himself killed, thereby sacri- 
 ficing his life in an effort to rescue his commanding 
 officer. Next of kin, Samuel B. Thomas, father, 
 R. R. 1, Ohver, 111. 
 
 THOMAS, FRANK B. . Private (First Class) 
 Company C, 102d Field Signal Battalion. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Ronssoy, 
 France, September 27, 1918. When the telephone 
 lines had been destroyed by the advancing tanks, 
 and the enemy had started a counterattack from 
 the three sides before new ones could be laid, Private 
 Thomas volunteered to carry a message from the 
 infantry battaUon to which he was attached and 
 succeeded in going through intense artillery, 
 machine-gun, and sniper fire to regimental head- 
 quarters, delivering the message in time to enable 
 reinforcements to be brought up. Home address, 
 Mrs. Cathryn Thomas, mother, 570 West Nine- 
 teenth Street, New York City. 
 
 THOMAS, FRED . . . Second Lieutenant 
 Company I, Third Battalion, Fifth Regiment, 
 U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action 
 near St. Etienne, France, October 4, 1918. While 
 endeavoring to re-establish a large company front, 
 which had become disconnected, Lieutenant 
 Thomas encountered a large number of the enemy 
 filtering through our lines. By strategic maneuvers 
 Lieutenant Thomas formed a strong resistance, 
 causing heavy casualties on the enemy and forcing 
 their retreat, after he himself had been seriously 
 wounded. For the following act of extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Chateau-Thierry, France, 
 June 25, 1918, Lieutenant Thomas is awarded a 
 bar, to be worn with the distinguished service 
 cross: Lieutenant Thomas commanded the left 
 flank platoon of his company, which was subjected 
 to heavy fire from enemy machine-guns and trench 
 mortars. When further advance in the face of the fire 
 became impossible, he went forward alone, located 
 the machine-gun positions, and then organized 
 a flank attack on the emplacements, putting out of 
 action four guns, one of which he himself captured. 
 In this exploit his command suffered 40 per cent 
 casualties and captured 21 prisoners. Reforming 
 the remnants of his platoon, he moved forward 
 through the enemy's barrage and to his objective, 
 which he consolidated and held in the face of three 
 counterattacks in five hours. Home address, N. G. 
 Thomas, father. Gloves Gap, W.Va. 
 
 THOMAS, HASTINGS Private 
 
 Company C, 21st Machine-Gun Battalion. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Vi6ville en 
 Haye, France, November 1, 1918. Private Thomas 
 acted as a runner during offensive operations, and 
 under severest enemy barrages, carrying messages 
 to and from the front lines. Home address, Har- 
 rison Thomas, father, Cosby, Mo. 
 
 THOMAS, ROLAND CALVIN . , Corporal 
 Company M, 118th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Vaux-Andigny, France, 
 October 15, 1918. After being twice wounded he 
 continued to advance with his automatic-rifle 
 squad, leading his men 100 yards under extremely 
 heavy fire. Home address, WiUiam C. Thomas, 
 father, Kirshaw, S. C. 
 
 THOMAS, WILLIAM Sergeant 
 
 Deceased. Company D, 302d Engineers. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Chevieres, 
 France, October 13, 1918. Sergeant Thomas ac- 
 companied an officer on a reconnaissance, searching 
 for possible locations for crossing the Aire River. 
 They crossed open ground subject to shell fire and 
 under direct observation of the enemy. On reach- 
 ing the river they were exposed to machine-gun and 
 snipers' fire. Both he and the officer failed to re- 
 turn, and their bodies were afterwards discovered 
 ill the Aire River, where they had fallen later, being 
 killed or wounded by enemy fire. Next of kin, 
 Thomas Price, uncle, 232 Mile Square Road, 
 Yonkers. N.Y. 
 
 THOMPSON. CECIL E Private 
 
 Company K, 364th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Eclisfontaine, France, 
 September 28, 1918. Engaged in scouting duty. 
 Private Thompson went forward on his own initia- 
 tive, and located the position of the enemy on our 
 front. After an all-night exploit, he returned with 
 this information. Without rest, he went out in the 
 morning and located a troublesome machine-gun 
 nest. Home address, Charles Thompson, father, 
 Escalon, Cal. 
 
 THOMPSON, CHARLES W. . . . Sergeant 
 Machine Gun Company, 120th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Vaux-Andigny, 
 France, October 11, 1918. When his machine-gun 
 position on the flank of the line became untenable. 
 Sergeant Thompson crawled 20 yards in front of the 
 position and opened fire with his rifle covering the 
 withdrawal of the crew and thereby saving both 
 gun and crew from capture. Home address, Mrs. 
 Flora Thompson, mother, Knoxville, Tenn. 
 
 THOMPSON, CLARENCE W. . . Sergeant 
 Battery F, 10th Field Artillery. For extraordi- 
 nary heroism in action near Greves Farm, France, 
 July 15, 1918. Responding to a call for volunteers. 
 Sergeant Thompson, with eight other soldiers, 
 manned two guns of a French battery, which had 
 been deserted by the French during the unprece- 
 dented fire, after many casualties had been in- 
 flicted on their forces. For two hours he remained 
 at his post and poured an effective fire into the ranks 
 of the enemy. Home address, Mrs. Minnie White, 
 mother, Belmont. Ohio. 
 
 THOMPSON, CLIFFORD .... Sergeant 
 Deceased. Company C, 166th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Sommerance, 
 France, October 23, 1918. Seeing an ignited hand 
 grenade in the midst of the platoon. Sergeant Thomp- 
 son without hesitation, seized the grenade and at- 
 tempted to throw it from the ditch. When leaving 
 his hand the grenade exploded, seriously wounding 
 him, but his act saved the Uves of many of his men. 
 Next of kin, Mrs. Clifford Thompson, wife, 34 
 Elm Street, Troy, Ohio. 
 
 THOMPSON, EMMITT .... Sergeant 
 Company L, 370th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Mont-de-Sanges, France, 
 September 20, 1918, to October 1, 1918. After 
 others had failed. Sergeant Thompson, then a cor- 
 poral, volunteered and took charge of a detail to 
 secure rations. He succeeded in this mission under 
 very dangerous and trying conditions, and, notwith- 
 standing the fact that his detachment suffered 
 numerous casualties, he remained on this duty, 
 and continued to supply the company with rations 
 until completely exhausted. Home address, Lucy 
 B. Thompson, mother, 620 Chestnut Street, Quincy, 
 lU. 
 
 THOMPSON, GEORGE M. . . . Private 
 Second Battalion Headquarters, 107th Field 
 
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 389 
 
 Artillery. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
 Montblainville, France, September 26, 1918. For 
 five hours after he had been severely wounded in the 
 arm. Private Thompson maintained liaison between 
 the infantry and supporting artillery, repeatedly 
 carrying messages through the terrific fire, and, 
 being the only means of communication, greatly 
 aided in the success of the attack. He went to the 
 rear only when ordered to do so by his commanding 
 oflScer. Home address, C. R. Thompson, brother, 
 Springdale, Pa. 
 
 THOMPSON, GEORGE RICHARD . . 
 
 First Lieutenant 
 
 105th Field Battalion Signal Corps. For extra- 
 ordinary heroism in action near Bellicourt. France, 
 September 29, 1918. With another oflBcer and 24 
 soldiers. Lieutenant Thompson was proceeding to 
 the front line to establish an advance message 
 center, when the detachment was caught in the 
 enemy's counter barrage. Although seriously 
 wounded himself. Lieutenant Thompson assisted 
 in dressing the wounds of his men and then con- 
 tinued the work of estabUshing communication 
 until he was forced to be evacuated two hours later. 
 Home address, Forest Glen, Md. 
 
 THOMPSON. HAROLD .... Corporal 
 Company I, 167th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Landres-Et-St. Georges, 
 France, October 16, 1918. With four other soldiers, 
 Corporal Thompson pushed out on the right flank 
 of lus company, and, by well directed fire, gained 
 fire superiority for our forces, captured eight of the 
 enemy, including an officer, and drove off a large 
 number of others. His skillful leadership was of ma- 
 terial assistance in facilitating the advance of the 
 platoon. Home address, William Thompson, father, 
 St. Anthony, Idaho. 
 
 THOMPSON, HENRY L Captain 
 
 23d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Vaux-en-Dieulet, France, November 
 3, 1918. Although painfully wounded. Captain 
 Thompson led his battalion to the outskirts of 
 Vaux-en-Dieulet, the advance being without ar- 
 tillery support and accomplished only by effective 
 rifle fire. This officer himself set an example for his 
 men by killing with a rifle two German machine- 
 gunners at a distance of 500 yards. He was again 
 seriously wounded after reaching the objective 
 while making dispositions for defense against 
 counter attacks. Home address, Mrs. Maris Thomp- 
 son' wife, 1615 Bull Street, Columbus, S. C. 
 
 THOMPSON, JOHN W. . . First Sergeant 
 Company G, 111th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Le Grande Savart, west of 
 Fismette, France, August 10, 1918. He showed re- 
 markable bravery and disregard of personal danger 
 when, with two other soldiers, he attacked a Ger- 
 man machine gun, killed the crew, and then with 
 deadly effect turned the gun upon other machine- 
 guns and hostile infantry which were in position 
 near by. The crews of all the other German ma- 
 chine-guns were killed, ten machine-guns were 
 captured, and the way cleared for the further ad- 
 vance of the American forces. Home address, 
 Mrs. Annie Thompson, mother, 62 Huntress Street, 
 Pittsburgh, Pa. 
 
 THOMPSON, JOHN W Corporal 
 
 Deceased. Company E, 119th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Bellicourt, 
 France, September 29, 1918. With another soldier, 
 Corporal Thompson rushed a hostile machine-gun 
 which was firing on his company, and killed two of 
 the enemy. He then continued to advance close 
 behind the barrage and displayed great bravery in 
 the attack. Shortly before the company's objective 
 
 was reached he was severely wounded, and has 
 since died of his wounds. Next of kin, Mrs. John 
 W. Thompson, Sr., mother, Mount Pleasant, Tenn. 
 
 THOMPSON, JOHN W Private 
 
 Company H, 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Blanc Mont 
 Ridge, France, October 4, 1918. After locating 
 a machine-gun nest, Private Thompson destroyed 
 one of the guns and returned to our lines with valu- 
 able information concerning the location of the nest. 
 Home address, Dora Thompson, mother, 191 Law- 
 rence Street, Astoria, Long Island, N. Y. 
 
 THOMPSON, JOSEPH H. . Lieutenant Colonel 
 110th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Apremont, France, October 1, 1918. 
 Counterattacked by two regiments of the enemy 
 Colonel Thompson (then major) encouraged his 
 battalion in the front line by constantly braving 
 the hazardous fire of machine-guns and artillery. 
 His courage was mainly responsible for the heavy 
 repulse of the enemy. Later in the action he rushed 
 forward on foot, under heavy rifle and antitank fire, 
 and led tanks on enemy machine-gun nests and 
 succeeded in reducing these strongholds. He was 
 ordered to the rear after being painfully wounded 
 by shrapnel. Home address, Mrs. Violet E. S. 
 Thompson, wife, Patterson Heights, Beaver Falls, 
 Pa. 
 
 THOMPSON. LAWRENCE E. . . Corporal 
 Deceased. Company F, 16th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Soissons, France, 
 July 19, 1918. In order to ascertain the location of 
 a machine-gun which was inflicting heavy losses 
 upon his platoon, he unhesitatingly went forward 
 and was killed in the performance of this courageous 
 duty. Next of kin, P. H. Thompson, father. Box 
 14, Minden, W.Va. 
 
 THOMPSON, OREEN R. . First Lieutenant 
 205th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near the Argonne Forest, France, September 
 26, 1918. In the course of a successful advance, in 
 which ten of the enemy had been captured. Lieu- 
 tenant Thompson was severely wounded in the 
 head by a shell fragment, but, after regaining con- 
 sciousness, he refused assistance and carefully trans- 
 mitted all orders and information to the second- 
 in-command. Though he was weak from loss of 
 blood, he went to the rear unaided, taking with him 
 ten prisoners. Home address, Charles E. Thomp- 
 son, father, 282 Frederick Street. San Francisco, 
 Cal. 
 
 THOMPSON, ORRIE Sergeant 
 
 Company C, 126th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action in the woods north of Cierges, 
 northeast of Chateau-Thierry, France, on August 
 1, 1918. After his company had entered the woods 
 north of Cierges, he and another soldier maneuvered 
 around a machine-gun, which was causing many 
 casualties in the company, and reached a shell 
 hole after crossing an open space that was swept 
 by hostile fire. From here they killed the crew 
 of the machine-gun, captured the gun, and turned 
 it on the enemy. Home address, Mrs. Elizabeth 
 Thompson, mother, 1020. Reed Avenue, Kalama- 
 zoo, Mich. 
 
 THOMPSON, SIMON Private 
 
 Company F, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Medeah, Ferme, France, 
 October 8, 1918. Under intense machine-gun 
 fire during a counterattack following a heavy 
 artillery barrage, Private Thompson, with another 
 soldier, checked the attack for a considerable dis- 
 tance, killing ten of the enemy, including two offi- 
 cers, and keeping off the hostile party with his pis- 
 
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 tol while loading hia rifle with his other hand. 
 Home address, Mrs. Mary M. Thompson, wife, 
 Libby, Minn. 
 
 THOMPSON, WALDO Corporal 
 
 Company C, 2d Field Battalion, Signal Corps* 
 For extraordinary heroism in action near Exer- 
 mont, France, October 5, 1918. Corporal Thomp- 
 son voluntarily went forward in the face of a most 
 destructive bombardment, and kept in repair the 
 telephone line connecting the infantry and artillery, 
 thereby assuring the close co-operation between 
 these two elements. Home address, Mrs. Waldo 
 Thompson, wife, 1108 East Sixth Street, Ana- 
 conda, Mont. 
 
 THOMPSON, WILLIAM D. . . . Captain 
 2d Machine Gun Battalion. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Fleville, France, October 4, 
 1918. By skillfully employing his machine-guns. 
 Captain Thompson silenced the fire of hostile guns, 
 which were holding up the progress of the infantry. 
 He also led an attack on several nests with the aid 
 of tanks, and, when his objective was reached and 
 his guns placed, he returned through the heavy 
 barrage and brought up a platoon of infantry 
 which had been lost. He was severely wounded in 
 this last exploit. Home address, Mrs. Kate Thomp- 
 son, mother, 1928 Seventh Street, Port Huron, 
 Mich. 
 
 THOMSON, EDWARD N. . First Sergeant 
 Company I, 105th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Mount Kemmel, Belgium, 
 August 31, 1918. When the two platoons command- 
 ed by him met with heavy machine-gun fire. 
 Sergeant Thomson placed his men under cover, 
 and single-handed went forward to reconnoiter his 
 objective in the face of heavy shell and machine- 
 gun fire. Home address, Mrs. R. Thomson, mother, 
 617 West 152d Street, New York City. 
 
 THOMSON, JAMES C Private 
 
 Company C, 104th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bouresches, France, July 
 20, 1918. When wounded in the right arm he re- 
 fused to be relieved from duty and continued the 
 operation of his automatic rifle with his left hand. 
 Later he volunteered to act as runner, and contin- 
 ued this duty until he fell exhausted. Home ad- 
 dress, James Thomson, father, 4 Hollis Park, 
 Cambridge, Mass. 
 
 THORF, ABRAHAM . . . Supply Sergeant 
 Company B, 361st Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Gesnes, France, September 
 28, 1918. Sergeant Thorf, although badly wounded 
 crawled 500 meters under heavy shell fire to de- 
 liver important papers to his company commander. 
 Home address, Nathan Levine, friend, Rexburg, 
 Idaho. 
 
 THORNBURG, ZEBULON B. First Lieutenant 
 118th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Montbrehain, France, October 8-16, 
 1918. Although he was severely wounded on Oc- 
 tober 8 to such an extent that eating was impossible 
 he remained as second in command until the night 
 of October 16, when he was again wounded during 
 an advance by his company. Home address, Mrs. 
 A. B. Thornburg, West Depot Street, Concord, 
 N. C. 
 
 THORNE, CHARLES F. . Private (First Class) 
 Deceased. Battery C, 147th Field Artillery. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action near Nantil- 
 lois, France, September 29, 1918. While on duty 
 with his battery as a lineman. Private Thorne saw 
 a soldier fall wounded by shell fragments. Leaving 
 his shelter. Private Thorne went through concen- 
 trated shell fire to the assistance of the wounded 
 
 soldier and in endeavoring to rescue him was 
 himself killed by the explosion of a shell. Next of 
 kin, Al Thorne, father, Pierre, S. Dak. 
 
 THORNGATE. GEORGE . First Lieutenant 
 6th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Romagne, France, October 14-15, 1918. 
 Being seriously wounded. Lieutenant Thorngate 
 displayed marked devotion to duty by refusing to 
 go to the rear and remaining in command of his 
 company until next day. Home address, Charles 
 W. Thorngate, father, Exeland, Wis. 
 
 THORNHILL, WALTER P. . . . Corporal 
 Company H, 103d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bois de St. Remy, France, 
 September 12, 1918. Advancing alone and under 
 fire. Corporal Thornhill captured a machine-gun 
 and eight prisoners. Home address, Mrs. Charlotte 
 Thornhill, mother. North Vascalboro, Me. 
 
 THORNLEY, JAMES R Corporal 
 
 Company C, 102d Infantry. Wounded early 
 in the Seicheprey engagement on the morning of 
 April 20, 1918. he displayed great gallantry and 
 devotion to duty in continuing to urge his men to 
 defend their positions, aiding greatly in the de- 
 fense of same by climbing in a tree and from there 
 shouting out directions as to the enemy's location. 
 Home address, Mrs. Ellen Thornley, mother, 
 626 Birch Street, Fall River, Mass. 
 
 THORNTON, JOSEPH Private 
 
 Company L, 1 1th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Thiaucourt, France, Sep- 
 tember 12, 1918. By the effective use of an auto- 
 matic rifle. Private Thornton advanced without 
 aid on the entrenched position of the enemy, 
 forcing their surrender. Despite severe wounds, 
 he continued to advance and assisted in locating 
 and routing other machine-gun nests. Home ad- 
 dress, Thomas Thornton, father, Glencoe, Ohio. 
 
 THORNTON, ROBERT M. . . . Corporal 
 Company I, 167th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action northeast of Chateau-Thierry, 
 France, July 26, 1918. After being wounded, he 
 remained in command of his squad and continued 
 to direct the fire of their two automatic rifles for 
 more than two hours and until he had been wounded 
 three more times. Home address, George M. 
 Thornton, father. Central, Ala. 
 
 THORSEN, EDWIN B. . Second Lieutenant 
 Deceased. 127th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Ronsheres, France, July 3, 
 1918. Wounded in the abdomen by a machine- 
 gun bullet, he continued to lead his men in the ad- 
 vance for 100 yards, till he fell from loss of blood, 
 dying later from his wound. His example was an 
 inspiration to his men. Next of kin, Mrs. Bertha 
 Thorsen, mother, 615 Twelfth Avenue, West, 
 Ashland, Wis. 
 
 THRALL, HARRY Private 
 
 Company E, 125th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Fismes, France, August 8, 
 1918. Private Thrall was called upon to carry a 
 message to battalion headquarters. This neces- 
 sitated his passing through an intense artillery 
 barrage. He was severely wounded in the leg by 
 shrapnel. In spite of his wound he struggled on, 
 refusing first aid until the message was delivered. 
 Home address, Mary Anna Thrall, mother, Allegan, 
 Mich. 
 
 THURMAN, LITTEN T Sergeant 
 
 Company H, 119th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, Septem- 
 ber 29, 1918. When all the oflScers of his company 
 
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 had become casualties, he reorganized the com- 
 pany, extricated it from a dangerous position, and, 
 with coolness and courage, led the command for- 
 ward throughout the day. With a few other men, 
 he faced heavy machine-gun and grenade fire to 
 charge an enemy emplacement. Home address, 
 Isaac Thurman, brother, Crossville, Tenn. 
 
 TIBBETS, FLOY J Private 
 
 Company F, 103d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bois de St. Remy, France, 
 September 12, 1918. Although twice wounded 
 Pnvate Tibbets continued to direct the lire of an 
 automatic-rifle squad, after which he led them for- 
 ward, engaging in a hand-to-hand encounter with 
 the enemy until he dropped from loss of blood. 
 Home address, Mrs. George C. Stewart, sister, 
 East Highlands, Cal. 
 
 TICKNER. J Corporal 
 
 Company I, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 18, 
 1918. After his company commander had been 
 wounded and he himself had been shot through the 
 wrist, Corporal Tickner assisted the captain to 
 walk forward in the attack. During the advance 
 a shell burst nearby and took off the leg of his com- 
 pany commander and again wounded the corporal 
 who, in spite of his injuries, forced five Germans to 
 carry his captain more than four kilometers to an 
 aid station thereby saving his life. Home address, 
 Mrs. Bertha Tickner, mother, 308 Leavenworth 
 Avenue, Syracuse, N. Y. 
 
 TIERCE, WILLIAM A Private 
 
 Company D, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Thiaucourt, France, Sep- 
 tember 12, 1918. Private Tierce showed excep- 
 tional courage when he left his trench in order to 
 obtain a better field of fire for his automatic rifle. 
 He operated the rifle to good advantage until both 
 hands were broken and the gun disabled by a shell 
 fragment. Ho continued with his company for 
 two days after receiving this wound. Home ad- 
 dress, Mrs. Alice Tierce, mother. Corona, Ala. 
 
 TIGNOR, W. P Private 
 
 Company D, 318th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Sommauthe, France, 
 November 4-7, 1918. Acting as a scout. Private 
 Tignor repeatedly went forward, and by calling 
 and making noises, drew machine-gun fire upon 
 himself in order to locate machine-gun nests, 
 which were subsequently put out of action. Home 
 address, Mrs. S. P. Tignor, Old Church, Va. 
 
 TILGHMAN, BENJAMIN . . . Corporal 
 Company K, 6th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action in the Bois de 
 Belleau, June 6-8, 1918. Corporal Tilghman, 
 with Joseph A. Garges and Howard Childs, cor- 
 porals, and Herman L. McLeod, private, all of the 
 same company, were prominent in the attack on 
 enemy machine-gun positions in the Bois de Bel- 
 leau on June 6 and 8, 1918; were foremost in their 
 company and at all times acquitted themselves 
 with such distinction that they were an example 
 for the remainder of their command. Home address, 
 Mrs. Elbert Bruce, 5900 Nina Place, St. Louis, Mo. 
 
 TILGHMAN, CHARLES H. . . . Captain 
 315th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Nantillois, France, September 28, 
 1918. After having been wounded in the head by a 
 piece of high explosive shell, which slightly frac- 
 tured his skull, and rendered one eye useless. Cap- 
 tain Tilghman insisted on remaining with his com- 
 mand. Throughout the night of constant rain and 
 continual gas attacks, he encouraged his demoral- 
 
 ized troops, remaining with them until evacuated 
 on the following morning. Home address, Mrs. 
 Charles H. Tilghman, mother, Easton, Md. 
 
 TILLERY, JAMES M Sergeant 
 
 Deceased. Machine Gun Company, 117th In- 
 fantry. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
 Montbrehain, France, October 8, 1918. On October 
 8, near Montbrehain, although wounded, he took 
 charge of a platoon whose leader had become a 
 casualty, leading it in the advance until he received 
 another wound, which later proved fatal. Next of 
 kin, R. M. Tillery, father, 938 North Central 
 Avenue, Knoxville, Tenn. 
 
 TILLMAN, FRED A. . . Second Lieutenant 
 Aviation Section, Signal Corps. He aroused the 
 admiration of all the French first-hne infantrymen 
 when making an infantry liaison west of Rheims, 
 France, June 26, 1918. He flew over the enemy 
 lines at an altitude of only 50 meters, in spite of 
 violent machine-gun and antiaircraft fire. Shot 
 down between the lines, with hia plane riddled 
 with bullets and his pilot severely wounded, he 
 picked up his pilot in his arms and carried him 
 through heavy fire more than 200 meters to the 
 French first lines, after he himself was wounded 
 in the neck. Home address. Congressman John 
 H. Tillman, House of Representatives, Washing- 
 ton. D. C. 
 
 TIMBLIN, ARCHIE . . Private (First Class) 
 Company F, 131st Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Butgneville, France, No- 
 vember 11, 1918. Voluntarily facing heavy mach- 
 ine-gun fire, he advanced 100 yards ahead of our 
 lines to bring back wounded soldiers. He showed 
 absolute disregard for personal danger in his work 
 of rescue. Home address, John R. Timblin, 
 father. Black Duck. Minn. 
 
 TIMM, CHARLES Corporal 
 
 Deceased. Company G, 102d Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Crepion, 
 France, October 23, 1918. Corporal Timm, with 
 the assistance of one other soldier, captured three 
 enemy machine-guns and their crews which had 
 held up the advance of hia company. He was 
 later killed in action in the Bois de la Reine. 
 Next of kin, F. O. E. Lodge No. 1996. Ansonia, 
 Conn. 
 
 TIMMERMAN, LOUIS F., Jr 
 
 Second Lieutenant 
 
 Company K, 6th Regiment, U. S. M. C. In the 
 Bois de Belleau, on June 6, 1918, he led his men in 
 a bayonet against superior numbera of the enemy 
 capturing two machine-guns and 17 prisoners. 
 Wounded in the face by shrapnel, he continued 
 to heroically perform his duties until reUeved. 
 Home address, Mrs. Louis F. Timmerman, 230 
 Central Avenue, Leonia, N. Y. 
 
 TIMOTHY, JAMES S. . Second Lieutenant 
 
 Deceased. Infantry Reserve Corps, attached to 
 U. S. M. C. Although weakened by gas poisoning, 
 infhcted while serving with the French in Verdun 
 sector, he declined medical assistance and served 
 with heroic fortitude with the marines. In the 
 operations of June 1-15, 1918, near Chateau- 
 Thierry, he inspired the officers and men with 
 whom he was in action by his fearlessness and 
 fortitude until instantly killed by a high-explosive 
 shell. Next of kin, P. H. Timothy, father, 206 
 Woodlands, Nashville, Tenn. 
 
 TINDALL, PHILIP . . First Lieutenant 
 
 126th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism near 
 Gesnes, northwest of Verdun, France, October 2, 
 1918. He was severely wounded in the shoulder by 
 a shell fragment at the beginning of the advance on 
 
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 Geanea, but in spite of his wound he continued to 
 lead his company throughout the advance. He 
 helped to organize the ground against counter- 
 attack and remained on duty with his command 
 until the next morning, when he went to the rear 
 only under vigorous protest. Throughout the entire 
 engagement this ofiBcer displayed the utmost cool- 
 ness and devotion to duty under the heaviest fire. 
 Home address, WilUam Tindall, father, District 
 Building, Washington, D. C. 
 
 TINSLEY, WILLIAM E Private 
 
 Company I, 110th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Apremont, France, September 
 29, 1918. During a determined enemy counter- 
 attack Private iTinsley volunteered with another 
 soldier to locate the source of enemy fire which was 
 causing heavy casualties in his companies. Going 
 forward under fire and discovering seven of the 
 enemy, they opened fire, killing two, wounding two, 
 and capturing a machine gun. Their courageous 
 feat materially aided his unit to continue the ad- 
 vance. Home address, WilUam S. Tinsley, father, 
 19 East Second Street, Wichita, Kan. 
 
 TITTMANN, HAROLD H., Jr. . First Lieutenant 
 Air Service, 94th Aero Squadron, First Pursuit 
 Group. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
 Bouresches, France, July 1, 1918. While on patrol 
 he encountered seven machines. Despite numer- 
 ical superiority and the enemy advantage of posi- 
 tion, he immediately attacked. After firing a few 
 rounds his guns became jammed. In the midst of 
 a veritable hail of machine-gun fire he repaired 
 the jam and resumed the attack. Although he was 
 severely wounded, he continued until the enemy 
 was forced to retire behind their own Unes. Home 
 address, Harold H. Tittmann, father, 5022 West- 
 minster Place, St. Louis, Mo. 
 
 TOBIN, EDGAR G. . . . First Lieutenant 
 103d Aero Squadron. While leading a patrol of 
 three machines in the region of Vieville, France, 
 July 16, 1918, he attacked an enemy formation of six 
 single seaters. He destroyed two himself and forced 
 down a third out of control. Home address, 
 Mrs. W. G. Tobin, mother, 511 St. Mary's Street, 
 San Antonio, Texas. 
 
 TOBIN, RICHARD J. . . Master Engineer 
 Company C, Engineers. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Clery le Grand, France, 
 November 1, 2, and 10, 1918. On November 1, 
 Master Engineer Tobin reconnoitered a destroyed 
 bridge in advance of our outposts and on Novem- 
 ber 2 constructed a bridge at the same point 
 while under shell fire. On November 10, he gave 
 valuable aid to wounded mien in the face of con- 
 tinuous fire. Home address, Mrs. Margaret Tobin, 
 1222 Harrison Street, Kansas City, Mo. 
 
 TOBLINI, ANDY Private 
 
 Company F, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Medeah Ferme, France, 
 October 3, 1918. Private Toblini, together with 
 four other men, charged a machine-gun nest con- 
 taining three heavy machine-guns and captured 
 the three guns and 20 prisoners. Home address, 
 Mrs. Maria TobUni, mother, Malcasine, Italy. 
 
 TODD, HAROLD . . . Gunnery Sergeant 
 Deceased. 45th Company, 5th Regiment, 
 U. S. M. C. Killed in action at Chateau-Thierry, 
 France, June 6, 1918. He gave the supreme proof 
 of that extraordinary heroism which will serve as 
 an example to hitherto untried troops. Next of 
 kin, Mrs. Catherine Todd, mother, 142 South Street, 
 Detroit, Mich. 
 
 TOLKEN, JULIUS W. . . Second Lieutenant 
 104th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 
 action near Bouresches, France, July 20, 1918, 
 When the advance of his platoon was checked by 
 enemy machine-gun fire he crawled forward alone to 
 a position from which he could fire and killed three 
 of the machine-gun crew, after which, with his 
 platoon, he captured the gun and turned it on the 
 foe. Home address, JuUus Toelken, father, 145 
 Union Street, Springfield, Mass. 
 
 TOMANEK, FRANK F Private 
 
 Company I, 353d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action in the Bois de Bantheville, 
 France, November 1, 1918. When volunteers 
 were called for to maintain Uaison with the assault 
 battalion, during heavy counterbarrage between 
 enemy. Private Tomanek volunteered and within 
 two hours successfully carried out four such mis- 
 sions. Home address, Celestyna Tomanek, 
 mother, Quinten, Kan. 
 
 TOMLIN, GILMORE Sergeant 
 
 Company G, 6th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Reignieville, France, 
 September 12, 1918. Facing heavy machine-gun 
 fire. Sergeant Tomlin alone charged a machine- 
 gun, which was causing his company many cas- 
 ualties, killed the gunner, and captured the gun. 
 Home address, Mrs. Daisy Tomlin, mother, 
 Lynchburg, Va. 
 
 TOMPKINS, HARRISON .... Sergeant 
 Company F, 305th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bois de la Naza, France, 
 October 5, 1918. In the face of heavy machine- 
 gun and grenade fire he went forward, with three 
 other soldiers, and brought back five seriously 
 wounded men to a point where they could be given 
 first-aid treatment. With utter disregard for his 
 personal safety, he displayed courage, coolness, 
 and good judgment in effecting the rescue. Home 
 address, Mrs. Mary Tompkins, mother, 125 Waver- 
 ly Street, Yonkers, N. Y. 
 
 TONKS, MARK Private 
 
 Deceased. Company M, 7th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in connection with military 
 operations against an armed enemy of the United 
 States at Fossoy, France, July 15, 1918. Next of 
 kin, Matthew T. Tonks, father, 34 Broadway, 
 Meyersdale, Pa. 
 
 TOPIC, FRANK J Private 
 
 Company K, 357th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bantheville, France, Oc- 
 tober 23, 1918. During the night he made frequent 
 trips with wounded back through a heavily shelled 
 area, setting an example of fearlessness to his com- 
 rades. The next day in an advance, he carried a 
 stretcher with the front wave, and when the ob- 
 jective was reached, went from shell hole to shell 
 hole, under intense enemy fire, giving first aid to the 
 wounded and carrying them to the rear. Home 
 address, Albert Topic, 437 Goodhue Street, St. 
 Paul, Minn. 
 
 TORREY, NORMAN L Private 
 
 Battery C, 101st Field Artillery. For extra- 
 ordinary heroism in action near Verdun, France, 
 October 23-27, 1918. Private Torrey acted as 
 runner for the artillery liaison officer and after this 
 officer was returned wounded, voluntarily remained 
 for 24 hours, acting as runner for the infantry and 
 constantly passing through the most intense 
 artillery and machine-gun fire. Home address, 
 David C. Torrey, father, Rowley, Mass. 
 
 TOUSIC, FRANK . Chief Pharmacist's Mate 
 U. S. N., attached to 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action near Suippes, 
 France, October 3-7, 1918. With no regard for his 
 own safety. Chief Pharmacist's Mate Tousio 
 
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 labored unceasingly in caring for and evacuating 
 the wounded under constant shell fire. His great 
 activity and courage saved the lives of many of hia 
 comrades. Home address, Julian Tousic, father, 
 236 West 116th Street, New York City. 
 
 TOWELL, JAMES J. . . Private (First Class) 
 Company C, 325th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near St. Juvin, France, October 
 15, 1918. With remarkable bravery Private 
 Towell carried an important message through 
 heavy enemy artillery and machine-gun fire. Later 
 in the same day, he again demonstrated a spirit of 
 self-sacrifice by going out under heavy fire and bring- 
 ing in a wounded comrade. In so doing he was 
 twice wounded by a sniper. Home address, Mrs. 
 JuUa Towell, mother, Belfast, N. Y. 
 
 TOWNE. EUGENE W Sergeant 
 
 Company K, 105th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near St. Souplet, France, Oc- 
 tober 18, 1918. With two other soldiers Sergeant 
 Towne rushed forward into some hedges and 
 silenced three light machine guns which were 
 hindering the advance by flanking fire. Home ad- 
 dress, Mrs. E. W. Towne, wife, Thompson, N. Y. 
 
 TOWNSEND. JAMES B Private 
 
 Medical Detachment, 328th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Vandi^res, 
 France, September 15, 1918. Private Townsend 
 left Vandi^res, went out on the field, which was 
 continually under shell fire, and collected and 
 brough into Vandi^res 16 wounded. He remained 
 with them 32 hours, bringing them food and water, 
 adjusting gas masks, and making the wounded 
 comfortable until all had been evacuated. Home 
 address, Mrs. J. B. Townsend, mother, Troy, Ala. 
 
 TOWNSEND, RICHARD L 
 
 Private (First Class) 
 
 U. S. Ambulance Service, Section 554. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Somme-Py, 
 France, October 2-9, 1918. Private Townsend 
 drove an ambulance night and day to an advanced 
 dressing station under heavy shell fire. On the 
 night of October 5 he voluntarily drove a machine 
 to a place near the Unes, over a road raked by ma- 
 chine-gun and shell fire, to evacuate a number of 
 wounded whom the litter bearers were unable to 
 bring in immediately. Home address, John W. 
 Townsend, 825 Montgomery Avenue, Bryn Mawr, 
 Pa. 
 
 TOY, CHARLES S. . . Private (First Class) 
 Company A, 102d Machine-Gun Battalion. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action at Marche- 
 ville, France, September 26, 1918. Private Toy 
 remained with the wounded under a sudden 
 counterattack by the enemy, and with the fire of 
 his rifle prevented their falling into the hands of 
 the enemy. Home address, Samuel Toy, father, 
 72 Menthorne Road, West Roxbury, Mass. 
 
 TRACY, JAMES F Sergeant 
 
 Deceased. Company B, Ist Engineers. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Exermont, 
 France, October 9, 1918. Without waiting for 
 orders. Sergeant Tracy voluntarily led a patrol 
 against an enemy machine-gun which was threat- 
 ening the advance of our troops and delivering a 
 severe fire into our ranks. By his skillful and cour- 
 ageous efforts the machine-gun was captured. He 
 continued to lead his men forward under the 
 severe artillery and machine-gun fire until he was 
 killed. Next of kin, James Tracy, father, 1721 
 Braddish Avenue, Baltimore, Md. 
 
 TRACER, JOHN W. . . Second Lieutenant 
 124th Machine Gun Battalion. For extraor- 
 dinary heroism in action near Consenvoye, France, 
 
 October 8, 1918. Upon their own initiative, 
 Lieutenant Trager, who was on duty as trans- 
 portation oflacer, and another officer, crossed the 
 Meuse River to reconnoiter a supply route. They 
 were fired on by two enemy machine-guns, but ^s- 
 regarding the heavy machine-gun and shell fire 
 they advanced on the enemy positions and captured 
 the two machine guns, together with 31 Austrian 
 prisoners. Home address, William Trager, father, 
 300 Atlantic Avenue, Peoria, 111. 
 
 TRAVERS, HUGH P., Jr Private 
 
 Company E, 38th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Mezy, France, July 15, 
 1918. Early on the morning of July 15, Private 
 Travera was wounded while the Germans were at- 
 tempting to force a passage of the Marne, but re- 
 mained at his post. Later in the day he was again 
 wounded, but refused to leave and continued on 
 duty until the engagement was over. Home 
 address, Mrs. Bridget Travers, mother, 308 West 
 138th Street. New York City. 
 
 TRAVERS, PATRICK Corporal 
 
 Company H, 165th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Sedan, France, November 
 6, 1918. Without assistance. Corporal Travera 
 advanced on an enemy's sniper's post and success- 
 fully made prisoners of the entire crew, which in- 
 cluded one officer, only being able to take the latter 
 after a brief struggle. His action prevented a 
 flanking fire on his platoon and aided greatly in 
 their rapid advance. Home address, Mrs. Bridget 
 O'Brien, 163 Eckford Street, Brooklyn, N.Y. 
 
 TREADWAY, WOLCOTT W 
 
 Second Lieutenant 
 
 Deceased. 26th Infantry. By exceptional 
 bravery near Soissons, France, July 19, 1918, he 
 aroused the admiration of liis command, inspired 
 his men by his example, and carried them forward 
 in the face of heavy fire to their objective before 
 he fell, mortally wounded. Next of kin, Mrs. 
 Wolcott W. Treadway, wife, South Lancaster, 
 Mass. 
 
 TREKAUSKAS, TONY A. . . . Sergeant 
 Company E, 16th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 20, 
 1918. Although severely wounded in the leg by 
 machine-gun fire, he refused to go to the rear, 
 bandaged his own wound, and advanced with his 
 platoon until its final objective was reached. 
 Home address, Mrs. Mary Trekauskas, mother, 
 1416 Freeman Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio. 
 
 TRESTRAIL, FREDERICK J. . . . 
 
 First Lieutenant 
 
 Deceased. 113th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action north of Verdun, France, Oc- 
 tober 11, 1918. When the advance of his company 
 was checked by terrific enfilading fire from machine- 
 guns. Lieutenant Trestrail halted his men and with 
 great coolness ascended a hill to ascertain the lo- 
 cation of the enemy machine-gun nests. He had 
 barely reached tlie top of the hill when he was 
 killed by an exploding shell. Next of kin, Mrs. 
 Harry 3. Ralph, mother, 152 Virginia Avenue, 
 Jersey City, N. J. 
 
 TREW, RALPH T Sergeant 
 
 Company K, 145th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Heurne, Belgium, November. 
 4, 1918. Volunteering to construct a footbridge 
 across the Scheldt River, Sergeant Trew crossed 
 the stream in plain view of the enemy, under 
 violent machine-gun fire, and, after the bridge 
 had been completed, returned and led the first 
 detachment of his regiment across. Home address, 
 Charles T. Trew, father, 1623 Rosewood Avenue, 
 Lakewood, Ohio. 
 
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 TRIMBLE. DANA N Sergeant 
 
 Company B, Ist Regiment Engineers. For extra- 
 ordinary heroism in action near Soissona, France, 
 July 20, 1918. He volunteered and obtained the 
 consent of his company commander to recover 
 wounded men from an exposed area in front of the 
 line. He went through a violent bombardment in 
 the performance of this duty three times and stop- 
 ped only when he had been severely wounded. 
 Home address. Major Jeremiah Campbell, friend, 
 7 Fruit Street, Ipswich, Mass. 
 
 TRIMMER, LEE Private 
 
 Headquarters Company, 16th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Villers devant 
 Mouson, France, November 7, 1918. After being 
 reUeved from duty as a cart driver at his own 
 request. Private Trimmer volunteered and made 
 individual patrols. He located two machine-guns 
 by exposing himself and drawing their fire. His 
 exceptional bravery resulted in the destruction 
 of a machine-gun and the dispersion of its crew. 
 Home address. Found Trimmer, cousin, Rob- 
 ertson, Okla. 
 
 TRIPLETT, NETHANIAL C. . . Mechanic 
 Company F, 146th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Montfaucon, France, 
 September 27-28, 1918. Mechanic Triplett was a 
 member of a patrol which encountered severe 
 hostile machine-gun fire. He assisted in getting 
 several wounded men to cover and administered 
 first aid until his supply of bandages was exhausted. 
 Returning to company headquarters across a field 
 Bwept by artillery fire, he secured more bandages, 
 came back with them to his comrades, and re- 
 sumed his first aid work. On the following day 
 Mechanic Triplett again displayed exceptional 
 courage under machine-gun and shell fire by carry- 
 ing a wounded officer to safety. Home address, 
 Mrs. Vivian Parker Triplett, wife, R. F. D. 5, 
 Box51, Vienna. 111. 
 
 TRIVES, FRANCIS Captain 
 
 French Artillery, Liaison Officer, 164th Artillery 
 Brigade Headquarters. For extraordinary heroism 
 in action near Haumont, France, November 2, 
 1918. Captain Trives volunteered to accompany 
 a raiding party of the 28th Division. On reaching 
 the German wire, the patrol became confused and 
 disorganized. ReaUzing that the party was in 
 great danger of being caught in a heavy barrage. 
 Captain Trives quickly reorganized the patrol, 
 working under heavy fire and continued to lead the 
 raiding party until he was seriously wounded. 
 
 TROUP, CLARENCE D Private 
 
 82d Company, 6th Marines. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bayonville, France, Novem- 
 ber 1, 1918. Private Troup volunteered and went 
 forward to reconnoiter a ravine which was infested 
 with hostile machine-gun and artillery positions, 
 returning with several prisoners. Home address, 
 Mrs. Marjorie A. Troup, 955 Edgecomb Place, 
 Chicago, 111. 
 
 TROWER, STALLARD . , First Sergeant 
 
 Company I, 16th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 21, 
 1918. After all of his officers had been killed or 
 wounded he assumed command of the company, 
 and with exceptional bravery and courage kept 
 continually pressing on and engaging the enemy. 
 Home address, Mrs. Mable Trower, Parksville, 
 Ky. 
 
 TRYON, JEREMIAH Private 
 
 Company C, 102d Infantry. He displayed un- 
 usual daring and courage during the Seicheprey 
 engagement on the morning of April 20, 1918, 
 
 when, under heavy artillery fire, he climbed out of 
 his trench in the front fine onto the top and killed 
 a sniper, who was pouring a destructive fire into our 
 trenches. Home address, Mrs. Prudence W. Cole, 
 aunt. Center Brook, Conn. 
 
 TUBES, BENJAMIN T Private 
 
 Deceased. Company I, 356th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Pouilly, 
 France, November 10-11, 1918. Private Tubbs 
 accompanied Lieutenant Murphy and three other 
 soldiers in a flank attack on three heavy machine- 
 guns. Fired on directly at 30 yards, they charged 
 the guns, and in the hand-to-hand fight which fol- 
 lowed this soldier and two of his comrades were 
 killed. Next of kin, Howard Homer Tubbs, 
 father, Farmerville, La. 
 
 TUCKER, LOUIS J Private 
 
 Deceased. Company K, 102d Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action in the Bois d'Or- 
 mont, France, October 23-27. Private Tucker 
 bravely volunteered to carry an important mes- 
 sage to the battalion commander at a critical 
 juncture, and, in attempting to pass through a 
 terrific enemy barrage, was instantly killed by 
 shell fire. Next of kin, Mrs. Sallie N. Tucker, 
 mother, 1201 Mississippi Avenue, Memphis, Tenn. 
 
 TUCKER, MARION C Sergeant 
 
 Company L, 328th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Sommerance, France, 
 October 14, 1918. While being carried unconscious 
 to a dressing station, after having been wounded. 
 Sergeant Tucker regained consciousness, arose 
 from the stretcher and rejoined his company. 
 Shortly after a gas shell exploded in a dugout 
 where he and other men were taking cover. Al- 
 though badly gassed, he again refused evacuation, 
 remaining on duty with the company until it was 
 relieved 16 days later. Home address, Mrs. Marion 
 C. Tucker, wife, Moultrie, Ga. 
 
 TUCKER, ROYAL K. . . First Lieutenant 
 Chaplain, 105th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action east of Ronssoy, France, Sep- 
 tember 29, 1918. During the operations against 
 the Hindenburg Une he displayed remarkable de- 
 votion to duty and courage in caring for the wound- 
 ed under heavy shell and machine-gun fire. The 
 splendid example set by this officer was an inspira- 
 tion of the combat troops. Home address, Mrs. 
 Juliet L. Tucker, 207 South Dearborn Street, 
 Mobile, Ala. 
 
 TUDURY, HENRY Private 
 
 Company C, 12th Machine Gun Battalion. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action near Cour- 
 shamps, France, July 18-20, 1918. Engaged aa 
 runner, Private Tudbury made repeated trips 
 through intense shelUng and machine-gun fire. 
 On July 18 he was gassed, but bravely continued 
 with his heroic work until he fell exhausted on the 
 20th. Home address, Peter Tudbury, father, Bay 
 Street, Louis, Miss. 
 
 TUFTIN, CARL Private 
 
 Company D, 318th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Sommauthe, France, 
 November 4-5, 1918. Private Tuftin volunteered 
 for dangerous outpost service within the enemy 
 line. He worked his way behind enemy machine- 
 guns, was wounded, but refused to leave his post, 
 and, by the skillful use of his automatic rifle, as- 
 sisted in driving the enemy from their entrenched 
 positions. Private Tuftin refused to leave his post, 
 until the battalion was relieved. Home address, 
 Mrs. Gena Tuftin, wife. Route 2, Box 85, 
 Clayton Wis. 
 
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 TUNE, HORACE R. . . . First Lieutenant 
 60th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Clery-le-Grand, France, November 1, 
 November 6 and November 10, 1918. On the morn- 
 ing of November 1, Lieutenant Tune personally 
 led an attack against an enemy machine-gun nest, 
 killing one of the enemy, wounding one, and taking 
 four prisoners. On November 6, he went far in ad- 
 vance of his company, and with two other men, 
 killed a sniper in a building in the village of Mar- 
 vaux. On November 10, he led the remnants of his 
 company in clearing the Bois-de-Juvigny of enemy 
 detachments. In this action. Lieutenant Tune 
 killed one of the enemy with a rifle and assisted in 
 the capture of five prisoners. Home address, Mrs. 
 Mollie Tune, Shelbyville, Tenn. 
 
 TUKEY. ALLEN A. . . Second Lieutenant 
 28th Infantry. During the engagement near 
 Soissons, France, July 18 and 19, 1918, the leader- 
 ship of his platoon was exceptionally distinctive 
 by reason of his courage, initiative, and presence 
 of mind. While advancing on the second day of 
 the attack he was wounded, but continued with his 
 command until he had given complete instructions 
 to his platoon sergeant and notified his company 
 commander of the disposition of his guns, after 
 which he was compelled to yield command because 
 of weakness from his injuries. Home address, A. 
 P. Tukey, 3126 Chicago Street, Omaha, Neb. 
 
 TURANO, JOHN Private 
 
 Deceased. Infantry. Attempting to bring to 
 shelter his captain, who was lying wounded and 
 exposed to fire, near Vaux, France, July 1, .1918, he 
 was himself killed, thereby sacrificing his life in an 
 effort to rescue his commanding oflBcer. Next of 
 kin, Santo Turano, father, 36 Pierce Street, Wes- 
 teriy. R. I. 
 
 TURBEVILLE, WILLIAM J. . . . 
 
 Private (First Class) 
 
 Company E, 118th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, Sep- 
 tember 30, 1918. Private Tuberville, a battalion 
 runner, displayed exceptional courage and disre- 
 gard for personal danger in making three trips 
 with important messages through heavy enemy 
 machine-gun and shell fire. Home address, James 
 B. Turbeville, father, Turbeville, S. C. 
 
 TURKOPP, CARL F Corporal 
 
 308th Battery, Trench Artillery, 158th Field 
 Artillery Brigade. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Brabant-sur-Muese, France, October 
 23, 1918. During the offensive operations in the 
 Boissois Bois, Corporal Turkopp, although wounded 
 by shell fire and knocked down by concussion, re- 
 turned to his gun and continued to fire. So great 
 was his exhaustion, that it was necessary for him to 
 be supported while doing his work. Next of kin, 
 Mrs. Francis Turkopp, wife, 12l8t and Chestnut 
 Streets, Lancaster, Ohio. 
 
 TURLEY, CLARENCE L Corporal 
 
 Company I, 128th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Juvigny, north of Soissons, 
 France, August 30, 1918. In attack by his com- 
 
 f)any Corporal Turley gave proof of unusual gal- 
 antry and courage by fearlessly going out under 
 heavy machine-gun and artillery fire to give aid 
 and carry back the wounded. He was himself 
 seriously wounded while engaged in this work. 
 Home address, Joseph H. Turley, father, Grand- 
 wies. Wash. 
 
 TURNER, BEN E. . . . First Lieutenant 
 
 112th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 
 action at Fismette, France, August 27, 1918. 
 
 When the enemy attack preceded by very heavy 
 
 barrage, had broken through and forced a retire- 
 ment over the Vesle, Lieutenant Turner, himself 
 wounded and under enemy fire from front and flanks 
 directed the retirement of his men, while he alone 
 covered their withdrawal over the river with an 
 automatic rifle, crossing after the last man was 
 safely over. Home address, Mrs. Lucy Turner, 
 mother, Kahoka, Mo. 
 
 TURNER, C. W First Lieutenant 
 
 Deceased. 308th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Binarville, France, October 
 6, 1918. Surrounded by enemy machine-guns 
 and snipers, and under heavy shell fire, Lieutenant 
 Turner refused to surrender, but held his position 
 with extraordinary heroism and total disregard 
 for his own life until he and all his detachment 
 were killed. Next of kin, Mrs. Josephine Turner, 
 wife. New York City. 
 
 TURNER, DENNIS C Captain 
 
 30th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Mezy, France, July 15, 1918. Although 
 completely surrounded and his ammunition ex- 
 hausted. Captain (then lieutenant) Turner refused 
 to surrender. Assembling his platoon of about 18 
 men, he made a dash for our lines, through the en- 
 emy's machine-gun and rifle fire, and by taking 
 advantage of all available cover and grenades and 
 ammunition, found on the way, succeeded in join- 
 ing our troops. Home address, Mrs. E. F. Turner, 
 Shelby, N. C. 
 
 TURNER, HENRY D Sergeant 
 
 Company B, 10th Machine Gun BattaUon. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action near Le 
 Vallee, France, July 23; near St. Thibaut, France, 
 August 9, 1918. near the Bois de Septsaiges, 
 France, September 29, 1918, and near the Bois de 
 Fays, France, October 6, 1918. Sergeant Turner, 
 a runner, repeatedly went out under shell and ma- 
 chine-gun fire to maintain liaison between units, 
 frequently volunteering for especially hazardous 
 missions. After other runners had been killed, he 
 rendered valuable service by repeatedly crossing 
 dangerous areas in order to maintain communi- 
 cations. Home address, Mrs. Margaret F. Turner, 
 mother, R. F. D. 3, Fairfield, 111. 
 
 TURNER, JAMES A. . . First Lieutenant 
 Deceased. 318th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Buzancy, France, November 
 2-3, 1918. After having been severely wounded 
 during the night of November 2, 1918, he continued 
 in command of his company. Despite his wound, 
 he led his company in the attack the following day, 
 when he was killed by an enemy shell. He set an 
 example of fearlessness and bravery to his men. 
 Next of kin, Mrs. James A. Turner, wife, 1711 
 East Seventy-second Street, Chicago, 111. 
 
 TURNER, JOE W Sergeant 
 
 Company D, 118th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Vaux Andigny, P'rance, 
 October 11, 1918. Sergeant Turner volunteered 
 and carried an automatic rifle to an advantageous 
 position far in advance of his own line, and main- 
 tained an effective fire on the enemy until his gun 
 was put out of action and he was wounded in both 
 hands and forced to retire. Before going to the rear 
 he gave full and valuable information regarding 
 the enemy's position to his officers. Home address, 
 W. H. Turner, father, Enoree, S. C. 
 
 TURNER, OTIS E Private 
 
 Company M, 117th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Busigny, France, October 
 18, 1918. When his platoon was held up by an 
 enemy machine-gun post, Private Turner, with 
 another soldier, took their automatic rifle, rushed 
 
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 HEROES ALL 
 
 50 yards through intense fire, skillfully placed the 
 rifle in position, and opened fire. Home address, 
 James Turner, father, Albia, la. 
 
 TURNER, RAY C Private 
 
 101st Ambulance Company. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Saulx, France, September 
 26, 1918. Under intense bombardment Private 
 Turner volunteered to go forward with a sergeant to 
 rescue a number of seriously wounded soldiers. 
 While they were engaged in this heroic work Pri- 
 vate Turner was wounded and his companion 
 killed by an exploding shell. After receiving first 
 aid he immediately resumed his duties and remained 
 at the front until the advanced station was closed. 
 Home address, Mrs. Helen Coffenberry, 512 
 Sheridan Street, Danville, 111. 
 
 TURRENTINE, HERBERT S. . . Private 
 Deceased. Company C, 119th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Ypres, Bel- 
 gium, August 31, 1918. After his platoon sergeant 
 and a corporal had been shot while firing an auto- 
 matic rifle. Private Turrentine ran forward across 
 an open space and picked up the gun, but was in- 
 stantly killed by sniper fire while attempting to get 
 the automatic gun back into action. Next of kin, 
 Mrs. J. P. Shaw, sister, R. F. D. 3, Winston- 
 Salem N. C. 
 
 TURRILL, JULIUS S. . Lieutenant Colonel 
 U. S. M. C. At Bois de Belleau on June 6, 1918, 
 he displayed extraordinary heroism when, in lead- 
 ing his men to the attack, he constantly exposed 
 himself to danger, ever setting a splendid example 
 to his men. Home address, Mrs. J. S. Turrill, 
 wife, 56 Charlesgate, East Boston, Mass. 
 
 TUTTLE, MELLEN F Private 
 
 Company B, 103d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action on Hill 190, near Chateau- 
 Thierry, France, July 20, 1918. When all of the 
 men of the automatic-rifle team of which he was a 
 member had been wounded, he voluntarily ad- 
 vanced alone, attacked a number of enemy machine- 
 gun nests which were holding up the advance, and 
 forced the enemy to retreat, thereby making pos- 
 sible the continued forward movement of his de- 
 tachment. Home address, W. C. Tuttle, Intervale, 
 Me. 
 
 TVETEN, HANS L Private 
 
 Company K, 362d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Gesnes, France, September 
 29, 1918. When his company was under fire from 
 two German machine-guns. Private Tveten crept 
 forward alone and put the guns out of action with 
 rifle grenades, capturing single handed four Ger- 
 mans and both machine guns. Home address, 
 Olaf Larsen Tveten, brother, Manfred, N. Dak. 
 
 TWIFORD, ELWOOD Private 
 
 Company A, 1 19th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, Septem- 
 ber 29, 1918. Having become separated from the 
 remainder of his squad in a heavy fog, and, being 
 surrounded by several enemy machine-gunners. 
 Private Twiford set up his automatic rifle and with- 
 in a few minutes killed or captured all of the enemy 
 near him. Home address, W. J. Twiford, father. 
 East Laje, N. C. 
 
 TWISS, JULIUS I Sergeant 
 
 Headquarters Company, 102d Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action at Marcheville, 
 France, September 26, 1918. During the counter 
 attack on Marcheville, Sergeant Twiss became 
 separated from his command. Under terrific ar- 
 tillery and machine-gun fire, he voluntarily gath- 
 ered together a few scattered men and organ- 
 ized a point of defense, showing coolness, bravery. 
 
 and judgment which materially assisted in the sue" 
 cess of the counter attack. Home address, Mrs- 
 George L. Twiss, mother, 27 Whitmore Street, 
 Hartford, Conn. 
 
 ULRICH, WILLIAM . . . Sergeant Major 
 2d Battalion, 6th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Thiacourt, 
 France, September 15, 1918. Accompanied by 
 three other soldiers Sergeant Major Ulrich fearless- 
 ly charged into the enemy's lines through intense 
 machine-gun fire in pursuit of a party of Germans, 
 and returned with 51 prisoners. Home address, 
 David F. Winkelman, uncle, 453 Fourth Avenue, 
 Troy, N.Y. 
 
 UNDERWOOD, DAVID H 
 
 Private (First Class) 
 Company B, 126th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Fismes, France, August 
 6, 1918. With exceptional courage Private Un- 
 derwood went out under heavy fire from enemy 
 machine-guns and snipers and rescued a wounded 
 runner who had strayed into the enemy's lines by 
 mistake. Home address, Cyrus J. Underwood, 
 father, Ridgeway, Mich. 
 
 UPTON, LA ROY S Colonel 
 
 9th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Soissons, France, July 18-19, 1918. His 
 regiment having suffered heavy casualties in its 
 first attack on July 18, 1918, and he having received 
 orders to attack a second time, Colonel Upton re- 
 formed his command and conducted the second 
 attack in person, until stopped by darkness. His 
 line being broken by a gap in its center, all of his 
 battalion commanders being killed or wounded, 
 and all of his reserves being in the thinly held line, 
 he established his command post on the extreme 
 front at the right of the gap and remained there for 
 24 hours under steady and intense artillery born- 
 bardment and machine-gun fire, holding his posi- 
 tion until his regiment was relieved. His presence 
 and his example of fearlessness inspired his weak- 
 ened Une thus to guard the unprotected flank of the 
 whole advance and beat off a violent counter- 
 attack. Home address, Mrs. L. S. Upton, Haver- 
 ford Court, Haverford, Pa. 
 
 UPTON. THOMAS A Corporal 
 
 Deceased. Company B. 104th Infantry. |For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Belleau, France, 
 July 21, 1918. Corporal Upton voluntarily 
 crossed a zone swept by machine-gun and shell 
 fire to aid wounded soldiers and was killed. Next 
 of kin, Mrs. T. P. McDonald, 99 Udell Auenue, 
 Beverly, Mass. 
 
 URSPRUNG, RUDULPH S. . First Lieutenant 
 145th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Eyne, Belgium, November 1, 1918. 
 Seeing a wounded soldier lying 150 yards in front 
 of the line, after his company had withdrawn to a 
 more secure position. Lieutenant Ursprung crawled 
 through heavy fire and administered first aid to 
 him. He then picked up the wounded man, car- 
 ried him across the open, wading a canal through 
 water waist deep, and succeeded in taking him to a 
 place of safety. Home address, Mth. Rudolph S. 
 Ursprung, wife. East Road, Berea, Ohio. 
 
 USAC, JOSEPH . . . Private (First Qass) 
 Company A, 308th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Binarville, France, Septem- 
 ber 27, 1918. Returning to the line after being 
 wounded by a hand grenade the previous day. 
 Private Usac persistently requested to be allowed 
 to assist stretcher bearers in the removal of the 
 wounded. While performing this heroic mission, 
 constantly subjected to treacherous machine-gun 
 
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 and artillery fire, he was again wounded. Home ad- 
 dress, Miss Anna Usac, 150 Meeker Street, Brook- 
 lyn, N.Y. 
 
 VACARISAS. JOSEPH .... Brigadier 
 19th Battery, 70th Regiment, French Army. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action near Merta- 
 willer, Alsace, September 1, 1918. During an 
 unusually heavy enemy bombardment of the rail- 
 road station. Brigadier Vacarisas entered the area 
 and assisted the train crew in removing to safety 
 nine carloads of ammunition. The mission was ac- 
 complished despite the fact that the firing had 
 damaged the track and had scattered branches of 
 trees over the route. 
 
 VAIL, ROBERT M Major 
 
 108th Machine Gun Battalion. For extraordi- 
 nary heroism in action near Villette, France, Sep- 
 tember 5, 1918. During the crossing of the Vesle 
 River Major Vail expedited the construction of 
 bridges by his advice and assistance. He person- 
 ally cut a passageway through enemy barbed wire 
 along the river and then led his troops through this 
 opening. When the officers of a supporting in- 
 fantry company had been killed and the men were 
 falhng back in confusion. Major Vail kept his for- 
 ces intact 1,200 yards in front of any infantry 
 support, holding the position until reinforced by 
 an infantry unit. Home address, Mrs. Helene H. 
 Vail, wife, 1205 Marion Street, Scranton, Pa. 
 
 VAIL, WILLIAM H. . . . First Lieutenant 
 Pilot, Air Service, 95th Aero Squadron. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action at Stenay, France, 
 November 6, 1918. Lieutenant Vail, while on 
 patrol, engaged four hostile pursuit planes which 
 were about to attack an accompanying plane. 
 Almost immediately he was attacked by five more 
 enemy planes, all of which he continued to fight 
 until he was severely wounded and his plane dis- 
 abled. He glided to the ground, abandoning the 
 flight only when his machine fell to pieces near the 
 ground. Home address, Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Vail, 
 father and msther, 5919 Washington Boulevard, 
 Chicago, 111. 
 
 VALENTINE, AARON P Private 
 
 Company A, 344th Machine Gun Battalion. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action near St. 
 Marie Valley, France, September 15, 1918, a bar 
 is awarded. When his company was held up by a 
 German machine-gun nest, located in a tree. 
 Private Valentine rushed alone into an exposed posi- 
 tion, set up his machine gun, regardless of the in- 
 tense fire from the nest, killed the gunner, and 
 put the nest out of action, thereby making the con- 
 tinued advance of the company possible. Home 
 address, Mrs. Lora Valentine, mother, MaUson, 
 Okla. 
 
 VALLELY, FRANCIS P Private 
 
 Deceased. Battery E, 6th Field Artillery. At 
 Coullemell, France, on April 27, 1918, under a 
 heavy bombardment, he voluntarily went to the 
 assistance of other soldiers who had been buried in 
 a dugout by enemy shell fire, and was killed while 
 engaged in this heroic action. Next of kin, Mrs. 
 Mary Grady, aunt, Pratt City, Ala. 
 
 VALLEY, ISAAC Corporal 
 
 Company M, 370th Infantry. When on July 
 22, 1918, a hand grenade was dropped among a 
 group of soldiers in a trench and when he might 
 have saved himself by flight, he attempted to cover 
 it with his foot and thereby protect his comrades. 
 In the performance of this brave act he was severely 
 wounded. Home address, Isaac Valley, father, 
 517 North Cherokee Street, Gerard, Kan. 
 
 VALLOIS, ROBERT Captain 
 
 Observer, French Army. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Thiaucourt, France. Cap- 
 tain Vallois volunteered to fly with Major Lewis 
 H. Brereton on an important reconnaissance 
 mission. On account of poor visibility they were 
 fprced to fly at a very low altitude and were con- 
 tinually harassed by antiaircraft fire. Four enemy 
 monoplanes (type Fokker) attacked them, and dur- 
 ing the combat which followed Captain Vallois's 
 gun jarnmed. After withdrawing for the purpose 
 of clearing the jam they again returned to the 
 fight, and, despite the fact that he had been pain- 
 fully wounded in the face. Captain Vallois succeeded 
 in dispersing three of the adversaries and fought 
 off the other while his pilot made a landing. Home 
 address not given. 
 
 VAN ALLEN, CLARENCE R. . . Private 
 Company L, 372d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bussy Farm, France, 
 September 28, 1918. This soldier, unassisted, 
 rushed an enemy machine-gun, putting it out of 
 action and capturing three prisoners. Home ad- 
 dress, Mrs. Margaret Van Allen, wife, 20 Green- 
 wich Street, Roxbury, Mass. 
 
 VAN AMBURGH, HUGH CLIFFORD . . 
 
 Corporal 
 
 Headquarters Company, 2d Division, 4th Bri- 
 gade, U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Vierzy, France, July 19, 1918. As a 
 motorcycle dispatch rider he made repeated trips 
 along shell-swept roads and in a gassed area, before 
 and during the capture of Vierzy. When Vierzy 
 was still in German hands, he dismounted from his 
 motorcycle in front of the town, and with great 
 coolness and disregard of personal safety, crawled 
 into it and brought back information of great value 
 to his brigade commander. Home addres.s, Mrs. 
 Roxie Thurmond, mother, R. F. D. 2, Box 209, 
 Milwaukee, Ore. 
 
 VAN BUREN, GEORGE .... Private 
 Company I, 16th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near FleviUe, France, October 4, 
 1918. Private Van Buren continued to advance 
 after being seriously wounded until he fainted from 
 exhaustion. After recovering consciousness, he 
 again joined his company and assisted in repelling 
 a counterattack in which he received a fourth 
 wound, remaining on duty until he was ordered 
 evacuated. Home addr.'ss, Mrs. Victoiia Van 
 Buren. mother, Valatie, N. Y. 
 
 VAN DE GRAFF, C. H. . Second Lieutenant 
 15th Field Artillery. For extraordinary heroism 
 in action near Villamontoire, France, July 21, 1918. 
 On duty with the infantry as Uaison officer. 
 Lieutenant Van De Graff displayed marked cour- 
 age in passing through an enemy artillery barrage 
 several times, in carryin? information to his bat- 
 tahon commander and administering aid to 
 wounded men under heavy shell fire. Home 
 address, A. S. Van de Graff, 1305 Greensboro 
 Avenue, Tuscaloosa, Ala. 
 
 VANDER VEEN, THOMAS .... 
 
 Private (First Class) 
 
 Company C, 11th Machine Gun Battalion. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Nantillois, 
 France, October 10-13, 1918. As company liaison 
 agent, he maintained continual rontact between 
 his company commander and the batt.ilion Post 
 Commander, repeatedly exposing himself to ar- 
 tillery, machine-gun and sniper's fire to deliver 
 important messages. On one occasion it was nec- 
 essary for him to pass through the German and our 
 own barrages, but he accomphshed this mission 
 fearlessly, showing marked personal bravery. 
 Home address, Halbe G. Vander Veen, father, 
 Burum, Province Friesland, The^Netherlands. 
 
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 VAN DUESEN, ROBERT R. . . . Sergeant 
 Company A, 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne, 
 France, October 4, 1918. With his platoon in a 
 very dangerous position, Sergeant Van Duesen, 
 volunteered to carry a message from his platoon 
 commander across a machine-gun-swept field. 
 Having successfully accomplished his mission he 
 returned, and while directing his men to shelter, 
 he was severely wounded by a machine-gun bullet. 
 Home address, Robert Van Duesen, father, Vine- 
 land. N. J. 
 
 VAN DUZER, EDWIN T. . Private (First Class) 
 Company K, 308th Infantry- For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Ville Savoye, France, 
 August 22, 1918. Private Van Duzer was a mem- 
 ber of a combat-liaison group which was attacked 
 by liquid fire. Although severely burned, he alone 
 charged the flame thrower and put him out of 
 action, after which he reassembled his men and 
 continued on duty until relieved. Home address, 
 Mrs. Eleanor Van Duzer, mother, 232 Fifty-third 
 Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. 
 
 VAN DYNE, JOHN A Private 
 
 Company B, 108th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Ronssoy, France, September 
 29, 1918. Private Van Dyne, a runner, displayed 
 notable courage in carrying messages through 
 heavy artillery and machine gun fire. Home ad- 
 dress, Mrs. Hattie Van Dyne, mother. West Main 
 Street, Waterloo, N. Y. 
 
 VAN GUNDAY, BEN Private 
 
 Company F, 115th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bois de Consenvoye, France, 
 October 8, and Bois de Grande Montagne, France, 
 October 16, 1918. During the entire action he 
 operated his automatic rifle with great effect 
 against extremely heavy odds, aiding the advance 
 of his platoon, killing may of the enemy, and as- 
 sisting in the capture of many more. He repeatedly 
 exposed himself to draw the enemy fire so that he 
 could better operate his gun. Home address, Mrs. 
 Jennie H. Van Gunday, wife, Jophn, Mo. 
 
 VAN HART, JOHN Sergeant 
 
 Company G, 1 13th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Molleville Farm, France, 
 October 10-25, 1918. Attached to the Battalion 
 Scouts, Sergeant Van Hart repeatedly went out 
 on dangerous patrols, secured valuable information, 
 assisted in first-aid work, carried litters, rations, 
 and water, and voluntarily made numerous trips 
 through artillery and machine-gun fire with im- 
 portant messages. Home address, Mrs. Grace 
 Van Hart, wife, 612 Elizabeth Avenue, Elizabeth, 
 N.J. 
 
 VAN HOY, JAMES L Private 
 
 Company D, 1 18th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Vaux Andigny, France, 
 October 11, 1918. When his company was caught 
 in a barrage. Private Van Hoy volunteered and 
 carried a message to battalion headquarters, 
 under direct observation by the enemy, through 
 gas and terrific machine-gun and shell fire. Home 
 address, Mrs. J. L. Van Hoy, mother, Wareshoals, 
 B.C. 
 
 VANN, JOHN C First Lieutenant 
 
 47th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Bazoches, France, August 7, 1918. 
 Lieiitenant Vann concealed the fact that he was 
 wounded and led the advance platoon of his com- 
 pany to their objectives despite heavj' losses. He 
 remained with his command, displaying the highest 
 leadership and courage, until he was wounded a 
 second time. Home address, Mrs E. L. Murrah, 
 mother, 1430 Fourth Columbus, Ga. 
 
 VAN OOSTENBRUGGE, HORACE B. . . 
 
 Second Lieutenant 
 
 109th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Villette, France, September 6, 1918. 
 Being the only oflScer with his company, he con- 
 tinueu in command for 36 hours after being severely 
 wounded, constantly encouraging his men and set- 
 ting an exampk of coolness and heroism. It was 
 only after being wounded a second time that he 
 consented to be evacuated. Home address, 
 Mrs. Horace B. Van Oostenbrugge, wife. Route 49, 
 Schenectady, N.Y. 
 
 VAN'T HOF, BERNARD . First Lieutenant 
 168th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action northeast of Chateau-Thierry, France, 
 July 28, 1918. He directed his platoon so skill- 
 fully in attack near Sergy and conducted himself 
 with such bravery and fearlessness that his men 
 captured six machine-guns from the Prussian 
 Guards and took 25 prisoners, which guns were 
 then used with effect in driving the enemy from 
 their positions. Home address, Kryn Van't Hof, 
 father, 219 Carroll Avenue, Southeast, Grand 
 Rapids Mich. 
 
 VANVORIS, HOWARD S. . Second Lieutenant 
 Deceased. 364th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Waeregem, Belgium, 
 October 30-31, 1918. As battalion intelligence 
 oflScer. liieutenant Vanvori« on the night before 
 the engagement was tireless in his efforts to main- 
 tain liaison on the flanks of his battalion. Next 
 day, against the advice of senior officers, he made 
 repeated reconnaissance of the front lines in the 
 face of heavy shell and machine-gun fire. Pene- 
 trating beyond the infantry lines on one of these 
 patrols, tliis gallant officer was killed by machine- 
 gun fire. Next of kin, Mrs. Howard H. Vanvoris, 
 wife, care of Glacier Fish Co., Tacoma, Wash. 
 
 VAN YORK, VICTOR Private 
 
 Company K, 165th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Villere-sur-Fere, France, 
 July 28, 1918. Though severely wounded in the 
 ankle, he refused to leave the field of battle, and 
 next day made the attack on the heights north of 
 the River Ourcq, remaining with his company 
 until again wounded. Home address, W. T. Van 
 York, 22 Wesr Twenty-Ninth Street, New York 
 City. 
 
 VARNER, ANDREW H. . Private (First Class) 
 Company D. 119th Infantry. For extraordinaiy 
 heroism in action near Bellicourt, France. Septem- 
 ber 29, 1018. Seeing that a wounded companion 
 had been abandoned by stretcher bearers because 
 of intense shelling, he took two enemy prisoners, 
 and, going out with them for 75 yards through 
 heavy fire, rescued the wounded soldier. Home 
 address, Mrs. Jane Varner, mother, Thomasville, 
 N. C. 
 
 VARNEY. K. R Captain 
 
 Deceased. 301st Battalion, Tank Corps. For 
 extraordinary heroism in Hction near Ronssoy, 
 France, September 29, 1919. When a dense fog 
 and a smoke barrage had made visibility so poor 
 that it was difficult to get his tanks into action. 
 Captain Varney personally led his machines on 
 foot several hundred yards in advance of the first 
 wave of infantry, in the face of deadly artillery 
 and machine-gun fire. He thus enabled his tanks 
 to maintain their direction and cleared a path 
 for the infantry, but in accomplishing this heroic 
 task he was killed. Next of kin, Mrs. Varney, 
 mother, 3232 Laguna Street, San Francisco, Cahf. 
 
 VAUGHN JOE H Sergeant 
 
 Company E, 119th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Mazingheim, France, 
 October 18, 1918. After several others had failed 
 
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 in the attempt, he crossed ground swept by heavy 
 enemy fire and established liaison with the British 
 unit operating on the flank, volunteering for the 
 mission. Home address, John W. Vaughn, father, 
 Bon Aqua, Tenn. 
 
 VAUGHT. GLENN Corporal 
 
 Company A, 129th Machine Battalion. Accom- 
 panied by another soldier. Corporal Vaught went 
 through heavy fire and by skillful maneuvering 
 located and captured an enemy 77-mm gun, with 
 part of its crew, which had been checking the ad- 
 vance of our troops. Home address, R. A. Vaught, 
 father, Monet, Mo. 
 
 VEDILAGO, JOSEPH Corporal 
 
 Deceased. Company A, 308th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Binarville, 
 France, Septeniber 28, 1918. Corporal Vedilago 
 crawled from his shelter to get an automatic rifle, 
 after the members of the rifle team had been killed 
 or wounded, and, with this weapon, continued in 
 the advance until he was killed by shell fragments. 
 Next of kin, Mrs. Grace Vedilago, mother, Lotts 
 Lane, Jamaica, Long Island, N. Y. 
 
 VEDRAL, ANTHONY Sergeant 
 
 Company D, 28th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Verdun, France, October 
 9, 1918. Assuming command of the platoon. 
 Sergeant Vedral led it forward to its objective. 
 When he arrived at the line, he found that his 
 company had been cut off by the enemy barrage. 
 He therefore consolidated his position with the 
 few men he commanded and held it for 18 hours 
 under most terrific bombardment. Home address, 
 Frank Vedral, brother, 228 West 115th Street, 
 Chicago, 111. 
 
 VERBEKE. REMI Private 
 
 Company D, 118th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, Septem- 
 ber 26, 1918. After receiving a painful wound in the 
 shoulder he delivered a message to his company 
 headquarters. He then had his wound dressed, re- 
 turned with another message, through shell fire 
 and under direct observation of the enemy, and 
 reported for continuous duty. He later volun- 
 tarily assisted in dri\'ing back a strong enemy pa- 
 trol, and was severely wounded in the encounter. 
 Home address, Emil Voldoych, Chmax, Minn. 
 
 VERCOE, STANLEY Private 
 
 Medical Detachment, 5th Machine-Gun Bat- 
 talion. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
 Thiaucourt, France, September 13, 1918. In a 
 territory swept by the direct fire of two German 
 batteries. Private Vercoe displayed fearlessness 
 and devotion to duty in giving first aid to the 
 wounded and carrying them to a place of safety. 
 Home address, Mrs. Linda Vercoe, mother, 222 
 East Division Street, Ishpeming, Mich. 
 
 VERCRUYSSE, JOSEPH .... Private 
 Company H, 306th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at St. Juvin, France, October 15, 
 1918. He volunteered and carried a message to 
 supporting troops through an intense barrage, dis- 
 playing courage and persistent devotion to duty. 
 This message was of vital importance in connection 
 with the capture of St. Juvin. Home address, 
 Joseph De Bishop, friend, 1723 Forty-First Street, 
 Oakland, Cal. 
 
 VERDIER, WILLIAM Private 
 
 109th Machine Gun Battalion. For extraordi- 
 nary heroism in action at Fismes, France, August 
 12, 1918. Seeing a wounded soldier in an ambulance 
 which had broken down while crossing a small 
 bridge, in plain view of the enemy and under 
 heavy artillery fire, he went to his rescue, and as- 
 sisted by another soldier, carried out the wounded 
 
 man under intense shell fire 1 Yi miles to a dressing 
 station. Home address, Edward S. Verdier, 
 father, Wrightsville, Pa. 
 
 VER MEHREN, HUBERT 
 
 Sergeant (First Class) 
 
 Medical Detachment, 7th Engineers. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Brandeville, 
 France, November 8-10, 1918. On November 8 
 and November 10, Sergeant Ver Mehren showed 
 utter disregard for his own personal danger in 
 giving first aid to wounded and carrying them to a 
 place of safety, under intense machine-gun and 
 shell fire. Home address, Herman H. Ver Mehren, 
 father, 2429 Manderson Street, Omaha, Neb. 
 
 VERNAM, REMINGTON deB . First Lieutenant 
 Pilot, 22d Aero Squadron. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Buzancy, France, October 
 10, 1918. Successively attacking two enemy bal- 
 loons, which were moored to their nests. Lieutenant 
 Vernam displayed the highest degree of daring. He 
 executed his task despite the fact that several 
 enemy planes were above him, descending to an 
 altitude of less than ten meters when five miles 
 wdthin the enemy lines. His well-directed fire 
 caused both balloons to burst into flames. Address, 
 Mrs. PhiUp J. Ross, mother, 938 Nicholas Avenue, 
 New York City. 
 
 VIAL, FRANK A Corporal 
 
 Company K, 6th Regiment, U. S. M. C. Al- 
 though exposed to fire constantly from machine- 
 guns in the Bois de Belleau, France, on June 8, 
 1918, he repeatedly carried messages from one 
 post to another. He particularly distinguished 
 himself for bravery by voluntarily passing through 
 a machine-gun barrage to guide a detachment to 
 its position. Home address, Mrs. Elizabeth Vial, 
 mother, Hanover, Va. 
 
 VIAUD, LOUIS Lieutenant 
 
 1st Company, 20th Infantry, French Army. On 
 the night of April 18-19, 1918, Lieutenant Viaud 
 led a French-American detachment in a raid with 
 the greatest coolness and bravery, displaying leader- 
 ship and resourcefulness. When counterattacked 
 by a strong German force he maintained his ground 
 and repulsed the enemy. 
 
 VIBBERT, EDWARD T Private 
 
 Deceased. Company M, 125th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Sergy, 
 northeast of Chateau-Thierry, France, July 31, 
 1918. When his company was obliged to dig in 
 under heavy fire from all arms within 150 yards 
 of the main German line, he was sent with a mes- 
 sage from the company commander to the chief of a 
 front-line platoon. In endeavoring to accomplish 
 his mission this soldier was mortally wounded. 
 Lying on the ground he yelled "Message,"attracted 
 the attention of the platoon leader, and with his 
 dying breath delivered the message he bore. 
 Next of kin, Mrs. Eunice H. Vibbert, mother. 
 Box 121, Corunna, Mich. 
 
 VIDA, FRANK J First Sergeant 
 
 Company G, 108th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Ronssoy, France, September 
 29-30, 1918. After all his company officers had 
 been killed or wounded he took command, despite 
 the fact that he, too, had been wounded. He suc- 
 ceeded in capturing part of the Hindenburg line 
 and holding it against several strong counterat- 
 tacks, remaining with his company and refusing 
 to go to the rear for medical treatment until it 
 was relieved. Home address, Mrs. Anna Vida, 
 mother. New York City. 
 
 VIDMER, GEORGE Colonel 
 
 306th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Zube, France, September 27, 1918, and 
 
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 St. Juvin, France, October 14, 1918. By his per- 
 sonal presence, example and determination he 
 repulsed strong counterattacks and drove the 
 enemy from important positions north of Zube. 
 On October 14 he personally directed the attack 
 of his unit and carried it forward to a successful 
 conclusion under heavy machine-gun, rifle, and 
 artillery fire. Home address, Mrs. George Vidmer, 
 wife, Wardman Park Hotel, Washington, D. C. 
 
 VIERA. JOE NICHOLS Private 
 
 78th Company, 6th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Blanc Mont, 
 France, October 3, 1918. After assisting in the 
 capture of three machine-gun nests, Private Viera, 
 with another soldier, went into a dugout when the 
 occupants refused to come out and captured 40 
 of the enemy. Home address, Mrs. Mary P. 
 Viera, mother, 126 Pleasant Street, New Bedford, 
 Mass. 
 
 VIEIRA, HENRY Private 
 
 Company M, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action south of Soissons, France, July 
 18, 1918. During the attack and advance on July 
 18, 1918, and after all the runners had been killed 
 or wounded. Private Vieria volunteered to carry 
 messages through heavy machine-gun and shell 
 fire. He succeeded in this undertaking, thereby 
 keeping up vitally important communication with 
 regimental headquarters. Home address, Mrs. 
 Mary Smith, sister, 44 Briggs Street, New Bedford, 
 Mass. 
 
 VIERBUCHEN, WILLIAM J. . . Sergeant 
 Company H, 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action in the Bois de 
 Belleau, France, June 11, 1918. Though he had 
 been wounded by fire from an enemy machine-gun 
 nest. Sergeant Vierbuchen made a reconnaissance, 
 securing information which was largely instrumental 
 in the successful capture of this nest a few hours 
 later. Home address, Mrs. M. Vierbuchen, mother, 
 272 Lafayette Street, Newark, N. J. 
 
 VIGILETTRE, MICHAEL .... Private 
 Deceased. Company G, 108th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Ronssoy, 
 France, September 29, 1918. Private Vigilettre 
 voluntarily exposed himself to bring in wounded 
 soldiers belonging to another organization. 
 Throughout the engagement under constant rifle 
 and machine-gun fire, he courageously treated the 
 wounded, inspiring the combat troops by his ex- 
 ample, until lulled by a bursting shell. 
 
 VILLEPIGUE, JOHN C Corporal 
 
 Company M, 1 18th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Vaux-Andigny, France, 
 October 15, 1918. Corporal Villepigue, sighting a 
 sniper located in a shell hole, crawled 500 yards in 
 the face of heavy artillery and rifle fire and alone 
 killed four and captured six of the enemy. Home 
 address, Mrs. P. T. Villepigue, mother, 1517 
 Lyttleton Street, Camden, S. C. 
 
 VINALL, EARL R Private 
 
 Company B, 103d Machine Gun Battalion. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action at Belleau, France, 
 July 18-24, 1918. On duty as a runner. Private 
 Vinall displayed marked courage in repeatedly 
 passing through heavy machine-gun and artillery 
 barrages throughout five days of action. Home 
 address Meredith, N. H. 
 
 VINCENT, JAMES A. . . First Lieutenant 
 Company G, 365th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Eclisfontaine, France, 
 September 27, 1918. Returning to the company 
 after being treated for a very severe wound in the 
 neck, he commanded his platoon, which had been 
 ordered to fall back because of a violent barrage. 
 
 He volunteered and went forward to the aid of two 
 enlisted men of his platoon who had been seriously 
 wounded. While performing this duty he was 
 again wounded in the knee, but worked his way 
 back to the dressing station, and from there walked 
 a distance of four kilometers to the field hospital. 
 Home address, Mrs. A. T. Vincent, 1415 Farnum 
 Street, Davenport, la. 
 
 VINIARSKY, WATZLAW .... Private 
 Company G, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action south of Soissons, France, July 
 18, 1918. With Jerome Buschman. sergeant, 
 John Rockwell, private. WilUam F. Rockwell, 
 private and Alfred Shimampwski, private, all of 
 the same company. Private Viniarsky distinguished 
 himself by attacking a party of more than 60 
 Germans and, in an intense and desperate hand-to- 
 hand fight, succeeded in killing 22, men and captur- 
 ing 40 men and five machine-guns. Home address, 
 Joseph Viniarsky, brother, Glencoe Pa. 
 
 VINTON, THOMAS W. . . First Lieutenant 
 Company L, 371st Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Ardeuil, France, September 
 29 to October 1, 1918, Painfully wounded in the 
 hand at 1 1 a. m. and slightly wounded in the hip at 
 4 p. m., September 29, Lieutenant Vinton continued 
 on duty and ably commanded his platoon until 
 evacuated on October 1, 1918. Home address, 
 T. O. Vinton, in care of Bank of Commerce. 
 Memphis, Tenn. 
 
 VIZENOR, LAWRENCE A 
 
 Private (First Class) 
 
 Company I, 132d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action in the Bois de Fays, France, 
 October 8, 1918. Private Vizenor was a member of 
 a reconnaissance patrol which encountered such 
 intense fire from an enemy machine-gun nest that 
 part of the patrol was driven back. Despite the 
 heavy fire, he and another soldier, with an officer, 
 continued forward and secured the information for 
 which they were sent. The officer was mortally 
 wounded, but Private Vizenor and his comrade 
 silenced the machine-gun nest by effective rifle 
 fire, carried the wounded officer to the rear, and re- 
 ported their valuable information concerning the 
 enemy's position. Home address, Mrs. Lawrence 
 A. Vizenor, wife, Richwood, Minn. 
 
 VOGEL, ANDREW F Sergeant 
 
 Deceased. Company C, 320th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Bois de Ogon, 
 France, October 10, 1918. Crawling on his hands 
 and knees from a place of safety. Sergeant Vogel 
 went to the aid of a wounded comrade, exposed 
 to intense machine-gun fire during the entire ex- 
 ploit. He successfully accomplished his task, but 
 during a later artillery attack he was instantly 
 killed. Next of kin, Mrs. Joseph Kenna, sister, 
 1618 Roland Street, Pittsburgh, Pa. 
 
 VOIGT, RALPH L Private 
 
 301st Battalion, Tank Corps. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Ribeauville, France, October 
 17, 1918. Although severely wounded by a shell 
 splinter during the attack. Private Voigt continued 
 on duty without revealing his wound. During 
 a halt he assisted in mopping up with the infantry, 
 and again took up the advance, refusing to go to the 
 rear for treatment. When he returned to the rally- 
 ing point with the crew, he was sent to the hospital. 
 Home address, Mrs. L. Voigt, wife, Clinton, N. Y. 
 
 VOLK, JOSEPH W Private 
 
 Company B, 312th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Grand-Pr6, France, October 
 22, 1918. While engaged as runner, Private Volk 
 carried messages to and from advanced positions, 
 and, although wounded, continued through the 
 whole afternoon before his wound was discovered. 
 
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 Even then he volunteered to carry an important 
 message to the front lines, While directing his 
 company commander and a number of wounded 
 through an intense barrage, he successfully forded 
 a river four times, showing, during the entire oper- 
 ations, an utter disregard for personal safety. 
 Home address, Mrs. Elizabeth Volk, mother, 495 
 Delaware Avenue, Kingston, N. Y. 
 
 VOLLMER, FRANK D Private 
 
 Headquarters Company, 5th Marines. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne, 
 France, October 4-6, 1918. Private Vollmer, a 
 runner, displayed exceptional courage in volunteer- 
 ing to carry important messages over terrain con- 
 stantly swept by machine-gun and shell fire. Home 
 address, Dora Vollmer, mother, 1722 Highland 
 Avenue. Cincinnati, Ohio. 
 
 VOORHEES, GEORGE C Private 
 
 Company D, 6th Machine-Gun Battalion, 
 U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action 
 near Blanc Mont and St. Etienne, France, October 
 3-10, 1918. Private Voorhees displayed remarkable 
 devotion to duty in repeatedly carrying important 
 messages through the most violent artillery and 
 machine-gun barrages with utter disregard for 
 his own safety. Home address, Mrs. Georgia 
 E. Schaffner, mother, Detroit, Mich. 
 
 VOTAW, LOUIS H Corporal 
 
 Company B, 360th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action in the Bois Le Pretre, France, 
 September 12, 1918. Although he was wounded in 
 the body early in the action and later received 
 another wound in the head, he continued at his 
 post as squad leader until the action was over and 
 then went to the rear only upon orders from his 
 platoon commander. Home address, Mrs. J. E. 
 Votaw, Leggett, Texas. 
 
 WACKERNIE, GEORGES . . . Lieutenant 
 54th Infantry, French Army, attached to 7th 
 U. S. Machine Gun Battalion. During the opera- 
 tions against the enemy at Chateau-Thierry, 
 France, from May 31 to June 4, 1918. he constantly 
 distinguished himself by his extraordinary heroism 
 in voluntarily going through heavy machine-gun 
 fire in order to secure and give important informa- 
 tion which could not otherwise be communicated. 
 
 WADDILL, EDMUND C Major 
 
 23d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Chateau-Thierry, France, June 6-7 and 
 25, and near Soissons, France, July 18, 1918. Dur- 
 ing the attack by his battalion near Chateau-Thierry 
 Major Waddill displayed exceptional bravery by 
 advancing in the open under intense shell and 
 machine-gun fire, reorganizing his leading echelons 
 and pressing the attack with the utmost disregard 
 for personal danger. On June 25 he went among 
 his troops during a heavy gas attack, disregarding 
 his own danger, in order to protect.hismen, remaining 
 in the sector and refusing to be evacuated until he 
 had been so badly burned by gas that his face was 
 black. In the Soissons-Rheims attack he again 
 displayed marked courage and leadership in per- 
 sonally taking the lead with his battaUon and push- 
 ing forward the attack until further advance was 
 stopped by darkness. Home address, Mrs. B. F. 
 Waddil, 9214 Park Avenue, Richmond, Va. 
 
 WADSWORTH, LEE A Sergeant 
 
 Company H, 167th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Landres-et-St. Georges, 
 France, October 15, 1918. He was severely 
 wounded in the attack on the Cote de Chatillon, 
 but he refused to be evacuated and remained with 
 his platoon under heavy fire, reorganizing it for tihe 
 counterattack for which the enemy were forming, 
 thereby setting to his men an inspiring example of 
 
 utter disregard for danger and heroism in the 
 face of the enemy. Home address, T. M. Wads- 
 worth, father, Mulberry, Ala. 
 
 WAGNER, DONALD L Sergeant 
 
 314th Ambulance Company, 304th Sanitary 
 Train. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
 Montfaucon, France, September 29, 1918. He 
 heard a cry for help while in a dugout having his 
 own wounds dressed. Although it was during par- 
 ticularly heavy shell fire, he immediately went out- 
 side and carried the wounded man to shelter. 
 Later that day, when the dressing station caught 
 fire, he made his way into the burning dressing 
 station under heavy shell fire and secured surgical 
 equipment necessary to save a patient's life. Home 
 address, John S. Wagner, father, 2514 North Lib- 
 erty Street, Winston-Salem, N. C. 
 
 WAGNER, FRANCIS W Sergeant 
 
 Company C, 308th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Badonvillers, France, June 
 24, 1918. Sergeant Wagner was found badly 
 wounded in the neck and legs, crawling back to 
 bring up support to his position. Home address, 
 Mrs. E. Wagner, mother, 1821 Prospect Avenue, 
 New York City. 
 
 WAGNER, JEROME E Corporal 
 
 Company I, 166th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Seicheprey, France, Septem- 
 ber 12, 1918. When concentrated machine-gun 
 fire was encountered, he maneuvered his squad 
 to a point near the nests, and, although severely 
 wounded, continued to direct his men in silencing 
 the guns. Home address, Nicholas Wagner, father, 
 Osgood, Ind. 
 
 WAGNER, TONY Private 
 
 Company M, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Jaulny, France, September 
 12, 1918. Private Wagner, with three other sol- 
 diers, volunteered to carry wounded men of other 
 companies from in front of our advanced positions 
 and carried this work on under violent machine- 
 gun fire while a counterattack was developing. 
 Home address, Helen Watneck, sister, 1079 Man- 
 hattan Avenue, Brooklyn, N. Y. 
 
 WAHLER, RICHARD Private 
 
 Company C, 353d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bois de Bantheville, France, 
 October 21, 1918. After being severely wounded 
 in the hand and face, he continued his duties as 
 stretcher-bearer, carrying wounded from the field 
 during the entire afternoon and evening. For seven 
 days thereafter he remained constantly on duty 
 and during the entire period he worked under an 
 almost incessant rain of shells. Home address, 
 Charles Wahler, father, R. F. D. 4, Leavenworth, 
 Kan. 
 
 WAITE, GEORGE T. . Private (First Class) 
 Deceased. Headquarters Company, Fourth In- 
 fantry. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
 Roncheres, France, July 28, 1918. Exposing him- 
 self to heavy shell fire Private Waite kept in repair 
 the telephone wire to the front Une, succeeding in 
 his mission despite the fact that shell fire was caus- 
 ing repeated breaks while he was thus engaged. 
 Next of kin. G. A. Waite, father, Butte, Neb. 
 
 WAITE, HOWARD E. . Private (First Class) 
 Sanitary Detachment, 126th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Juvigny, 
 France, August 31, 1918. Facing heavy enemy 
 machine-gun fire, he volunteered to go out and ad- 
 minister first aid to wounded soldiers lying on an 
 open field, saving the lives of five men and allevia- 
 ting the suffering of many others. After dark he 
 continued his work until all the wounded had been 
 
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 removed to the rear and their wounds dressed. 
 Home address, Mrs. Thomas M. Templeton, 
 Bister, 292 Tuxedo Avenue, Highland Park, Mich. 
 
 WAITE, ROBERT G. . . First lieutenant 
 7th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Cunel Woods, France, October 11, 1918. 
 Although shot through the arm. Lieutenant 
 Waite, with his company, charged a machine-gun 
 nest. His attempt being unsuccessful, he reformed 
 his company and again attacked this time silencing 
 the nest and capturing it. Home address, J. G. 
 Waite, Atlanta, Ga. 
 
 WALDEN, FITZGERALD . First Sergeant 
 
 Company E, 142d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near St. Etienne, France, Oc- 
 tober 8, 1918. After his company commander had 
 been killed. Sergeant Walden took command 
 of that portion of the company near him and, 
 reorganizing the line under heavy fire, continued 
 the attack. He was wounded in the head shortly 
 afterward, but he continued forward with his men 
 and repulsed an enemy counter-attack. He re- 
 fused to be evacuated till nightfall, when he was no 
 longer able to stand. Home address, J. E. Walden, 
 father, Mead, Okla. 
 
 WALDO, ANTONIO G. . . First Sergeant 
 Company C, 310th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near the Bois des Loges, France, 
 November 1-4, 1918. Taking command of his 
 company after all the oflScers had been wounded. 
 Sergeant Waldo displayed exceptional courage and 
 leadership in holding an advanced position through- 
 out the night and leading his men in a successful 
 advance the next morning. In the three following 
 days he directed the operations of his company 
 against enemy machine-guns and by skillful 
 maneuvering of patrols succeeded in reducing the 
 hostile resistance. Home address, Mrs. Evelyn 
 M. Waldo, wife, 116 East Hickory Street, Canas- 
 tota, N. Y. 
 
 WALDROP, BERGEN X Sergeant 
 
 Deceased. Company H. 142d Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne, 
 France, October 8, 1918. While leading his platoon 
 in an advance in the face of heavy machine-gun 
 and shell fire, Sergeant Waldrop was wounded, but 
 refused to go to the rear, continuing his advance 
 until the objectives had been attained. Next of 
 kin, W. W. Waldrop, father, Duffin, Texas. 
 
 WALDROOP, WALTER . Private (First Class) 
 Deceased. Machine Gun Company, 26th Infan- 
 try. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
 Verdun, France, October 9, 1918. Private Waldroop, 
 with an officer and six other soldiers, drove off a 
 violent assault of 50 of the enemy after a terrific 
 pistol and grenade fight, thereby holding Hill 269, 
 which was of the utmost tactical importance. Dur- 
 ing the fighting Private Waldroop was killed. Next 
 of kin, Mrs. E. H. Waldroop, mother, Sylva, N. C. 
 
 WALES, WADE C. . . . Private (First Class) 
 Company A. 13th Machine Gun BattaUon. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action near Cunel, 
 France, October 14, 1918. Accompanying another 
 soldier. Private Wales left shelter, and went for- 
 ward 100 meters over territory swept by shells and 
 machine-gun fire, and carried a wounded man to 
 safety. Home address, Mrs. Emma Wales, 
 mother, Weston, W. Va. 
 
 WALKER, CAROL Sergeant 
 
 Company K, 363d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Waeregham, Belgium, Oc- 
 tober 31, 1918. Without assistance, and in the 
 face of heavy fire. Sergeant Walker killed an en- 
 emy machine-gurmer and captured his machine- 
 
 gun, which had been pouring a deadly fire on our 
 forces. Home address, Mrs. Carrie Block, sister, 
 311 Mason Street, Healdsburg, Cal. 
 
 WALKER, EUGENE P Sergeant 
 
 Company D, 7th Engineers. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Verdun, France, November 
 4, 1918. When three boats in a pontoon bridge 
 across the Meuse River were destroyed by artillery 
 fire, he volunteered and waded into the river under 
 heavy shell fire and, by holding up the deck until 
 new boats were launched nad placed in position, al- 
 though under great physical strain, permitted the 
 uninterrupted crossing of the infantry. Home ad- 
 dress, Mrs. Sally Walker, mother, 132 Lindsey 
 Street, Reidsville, N. C. 
 
 WALKER, FRED L Major 
 
 30th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near the Marne River, France, July 15, 1918. 
 Holding a front of more than 4 ^ kilometers along 
 the Marne River, Major Walker commanded a 
 front-line battalion, which received the principal 
 shock of the German attack on the French Army 
 Corps front, but inflicted great losses on the enemy 
 as the latter crossed the river. Those who succeeded 
 in crossing were thrown into such confusion that 
 they were unable to follow the barrage; and, through 
 the effective leadership of this officer, no Germans 
 remained in his sector south of the river at the end of 
 the day's action. When one platoon had been cut 
 off by an entire enemy battalion near the river, he 
 sent other units to its relief and captured the entire 
 German battalion, numbering 200 soldiers and 5 
 officers, including the battalion commander. Home 
 address, Mrs. Francis M. Walker, wife, 846 Wilson 
 Street, Columbus, Ohio. 
 
 WALKER, HUBBARD J. . Private (First Class) 
 Company C, 117th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Ypres, Belgium, July 24, 
 1918. He was on duty at a detached automatic- 
 rifle post heavily shelled by the enemy. Two sol- 
 diers were killed and three, including himself, 
 seriously wounded. Though this was his first ex- 
 perience under fire, he displayed unhesitating de- 
 votion by remaining at his post while, because of 
 his wound, he could use but one hand in handling 
 his rifle. Home address. Berry Walker, Fruitland, 
 Tenn. 
 
 WALKER, JAMES M. . Private (First Class) 
 Company K, 328th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Norroy, France, September 
 15, 1918. When his platoon had successfully 
 reached its objective, he was dispatched with a 
 message to battaUon headquarters, the journey 
 being under intense fire for the whole distance. He 
 not only delivered the message, but while returning 
 assisted many other carriers by directing them to 
 their proper destinations. Home address, Mrs. 
 Lydia Walker, mother, Geneva, Neb. 
 
 WALKER, JOSEPH Captain 
 
 76th Field Artillery. For extraordinary heroism 
 in action near Blesmes Village, France, July 15, 
 1918. Making his way from the forward observa- 
 tion post through an extremely heavy shelling, he 
 delivered very important information after tele- 
 phone communications had been cut and after he 
 had been severely wounded. Home address, Mrs. 
 Joseph Walker, wife, 116 East Sixty-Third Street, 
 New York City. 
 
 WALKER, WILLIE J. . Private (First Class) 
 Deceased. Salvage Squadron No. 1. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in connection with military 
 operations against an armed enemy near B6zu St. 
 Germain, France, September 7, 1918. When fire 
 broke out in a wood where a salvage detachment 
 was encamped, seriously endangering the lives of 
 200 men because of its proximity to a pile of sal- 
 
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 vaged German high explosives 155-millimeter shells, 
 he and Sergeant Afton E. Wheeler voluntarily ran 
 to the scene of the fire and attempted to extingmsh 
 the flames fully aware of the grave danger to them- 
 selves. They fought the fire with blankets and 
 sticks, but the fire quickly spread to the shells. 
 Both men were killed by the explosion which 
 followed. Next of kin, J. O. Walker, brother, 
 Half Creek. Texas. 
 
 WALL, EARL W. . . Second Lieutenant 
 
 132d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action in the Bois de Malaumont, France, October 
 8, 1918. As battalion scout officer Lieutenant Wall 
 led a patrol into the wood for the purpose of securing 
 information of enemy units, in preparation for an 
 attack. Severe machine-gun fire was encountered 
 and this officer was wounded, but, with two soldiers, 
 he continued on until he was wounded the second 
 time, securing the desired information. Home 
 address, John Wall, father, Marshalltown, Iowa. 
 
 WALL, WALTER W Private 
 
 Company B, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 18, 
 1918. After 12 hours of hard fighting, when Private 
 Wall's platoon had gained its objective, the water 
 taken forward in canteens had become exhausted 
 and the men were suffering from thirst. Knowing 
 that the chances were against anyone being able to 
 cross the shell-swept territory for water, the platoon 
 commander called for volunteers. Private Wall 
 responded, and, collecting the canteens of his com- 
 rades, departed on his precarious mission. Several 
 hours later he returned, utterly exhausted, but 
 bearing with him the canteens filled with precious 
 water. Other men attempting to make similar 
 trips in the same vicinity were either killed or 
 wounded. Home address, C. C. Wall, brother, 
 Winlock, Wash. 
 
 WALLACE, ANTHONY M. . . , Corporal 
 Company E, 60th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Cunel, France, October 14, 
 1918. After his company had been held up by 
 terrific machine-gun fire, while advancing on Cunel, 
 Corporal (then private) Wallace, with another 
 soldier, went forward in the face of the annihilating 
 fire, and, by flanking the strong-point, succeeded in 
 capturing three prisoners and two guns. Home ad- 
 dress, Mrs. Anna Bertha Wallace, mother, 16 
 Jetland Place, Bridgeport, Conn. 
 
 WALLACE, FRED E. . Private (First Class) 
 Company F, 119th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near St. Souplet, France, October 
 17-19, 1918. He volunteered and located the right 
 flank of Company G and the left flank of Company 
 H, 119th Regiment under heavy machine-gun fire. 
 He was wounded while on this mission, but re- 
 turned with the desired information. Home address 
 Mrs. Maura B. Wallace, mother. Rood House, 111. 
 
 WALLACE, HERBERT E. . Second Lieutenant 
 168th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Maribois Farm, north of Beney, France, 
 September 16-22, 1918. On September 16, 1918, 
 under heavy artillery and machine-gun fire, without 
 regard to his personal safety, he led a raiding party 
 from our lines and attacked the Germans at Mari- 
 bois Farm and in severe hand-to-hand fighting in- 
 flicted severe loss upon the enemy, captured numer- 
 ous prisoners, and obtained the information for 
 which he was sent. On September 22, 1918, he 
 voluntarily led a second raiding party into Mari- 
 bois Farm, inflicted great loss upon the enemy in 
 hand-to-hand fighting, captured many prisoners, 
 and obtained the desired information. Home ad- 
 dress Mrs. M. T. Ingram, mother. Hartsville, S. C. 
 
 WALLACE, JAMES E., Jr. . . . Captain 
 Observer, Aero Squadron, Ist Army Observation 
 
 Group. For extraordinary heroism in action in the 
 region of Metz, France, September 13, 1918. While 
 on a reconnaissance under the most adverse weather 
 conditions which necessitated penetrating the en- 
 emy's territory to a depth of 25 kilometers, he was 
 attacked by five enemy planes. They destroyed 
 one and forced the other to retire. In heavy fire 
 from the ground they continued on their mission 
 until it was completed. Home address, Oklahoma 
 City, Okla. 
 
 WALLACE. JOSEPH A Corporal 
 
 Company B. 361st Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Gesnes, France, October 3, 
 1918. While his company was under heavy shell 
 fire he voluntarily, unhesitatingly, and repeatedly 
 left his shelter under heavy shell fire, without 
 thought of personal danger, rendered first aid, 
 and carried wounded comrades to a place of safety. 
 Home address, Mrs. A. Mary Wallace, mother, 
 Battleground, Wash. 
 
 WALLACE. WILLIAM M. . Private (First Class) 
 Company E, 120th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Mazinghein, France, Octo- 
 ber 19, 1918. With another soldier. Private Wallace 
 volunteered and rescued a wounded comrade from 
 an exposed position in front of the line after two 
 other men had lost their Uves in attempting to do 
 so. Home address, Mrs. Mary Wallace, mother 
 Othello. N. C. 
 
 WALLENMAIER. HERMAN . . . Private 
 Company D, 16th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near the Argonne Forest, France, 
 October 9, 1918. Although suffering painfully 
 from wounds, he remained with his company during 
 the entire action, and then was evacuated only when 
 ordered to leave by his commanding ofiicers, being 
 unable to proceed farther because of the loss of 
 blood. Home address, Mrs. Gortlieb Wallenmaier, 
 mother, Rushtown. Mich. 
 
 WALLERIUS. JAMES J Sergeant 
 
 Company B, 8th Gun Battahon. For extra- 
 ordinary heroism in action near Montfaucon, France, 
 October 8, 1918. When an emeny shell struck a dug- 
 out, burying two soldiers. Sergeant Wallerius, in 
 plain view of the enemy, directed the work of getting 
 the men out under heavy shell and direct machine- 
 gun fire, displaying the utmost fearlessness. "This 
 soldier was in command of his platoon for 1 1 days 
 of action, leading his men with marked ability and 
 conspicuous bravery. Home address, Mrs. 
 Margaret A. Wells, sister, Rotterdam Junction, N. Y. 
 
 WALLIS, JAMES E.. Jr Captain 
 
 Air Service. Observer, 1st Army Observation 
 Group. For extraordinary heroism in action in the 
 region of Metz, France, September 13, 1918. While 
 on a reconnoissance under the most adverse weather 
 conditions, which necessitated flying at an extreme- 
 ly low altitude, he, with his pilot, penetrated the 
 enemy's territory to a depth of 25 kilometers. At- 
 tacked by five enemy planes, they destroyed one 
 and forced the others to retire. In heavy fire from 
 the ground they continued on their mission until 
 it was completed. Home address, Mrs. James A. 
 WalUs, 11 Bigelow Street, Cambridge, Mass. 
 
 WALLS, OKLA M Private 
 
 Deceased. 101st Field Battalion, Signal Corps. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action at Marcheville, 
 France, September 26, 1918. Preparatory to es- 
 tablishing telephone communication from the lead- 
 ing elements to the rear, he voluntarily reconnoi- 
 tered an area swept by heavy artillery and machine- 
 gun fire, locating forward positions in which wires 
 could be strung. Next of kin, Mrs. Ed. Walls, 
 Ringwood, Okla. 
 
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 HEROES ALL 
 
 WALSH, FRANK . . , Private (First Class) 
 Company C, 4th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Mont St. Pere, France, 
 July 22, 1918. After being severely wounded Pri- 
 vate Walsh continued to operate his automatic 
 rifle throughout the night. Home address, Jerry 
 Walsh, father, Benkelman, Neb. 
 
 WALSH, JAMES Sergeant 
 
 Company A, 102d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action. Sergeant Walsh displayed re- 
 markable coolness, courage and devotion to duty 
 under terrific shell and machine-gun fire. When sur- 
 rounded by the enemy, he organized men near him, 
 collected the wounded and brought them to safety. 
 He was himself wounded but remained in action 
 until his company was relieved several hours later. 
 Home address, Mrs. James Walsh, Hartford, 
 Conn. 
 
 WALSH, JAMES G Private 
 
 Company D, 101st Engineers. For extraordi- 
 nary heroism in action in the Belleau Woods, France, 
 July 16-18, 1918. While out on a working party 
 and fired on by the enemy. Private Walsh cared for 
 the wounded. Two days later, when his platoon 
 was ordered to attack he was the first man over the 
 top. A machine-gun nest delivering a violent en- 
 filading fire from the opposite side of a railroad cut 
 Private Walsh ran across the track alone to put it 
 out of action and fell wounded before the gun. 
 Home address, Daniel Walsh, father. Forest 
 Hills, Mass. 
 
 WALSH, JOHN A. . . . First Lieutenant 
 Deceased. Company E, 302d Engineers. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Chevidres, 
 France, October 13, 1918. Accompanied by a 
 sergeant, Lieutenant Walsh went in advance of our 
 lines to reconnoiter from locations for crossing the 
 River Aire. After being constantly exposed to 
 heavy shell fire, they reached the bank of the river, 
 where Lieutenant Walsh pushed farther on and was 
 killed by machine-gun and sniper fire. Next of kin, 
 Mrs. Mary Walsh, mother, 313 East Eighty-fifth 
 Street, New York City. 
 
 WALSH, MICHAEL J Captain 
 
 Deceased. 165th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near the Meuse River, France, 
 October 14, 1918. After being wounded in the arm 
 by an enemy sniper. Captain Walsh refused to go 
 to the rear, but continued with his company, en- 
 couraging his men by his coolness and courage. He 
 was killed soon afterwards in dislodging a sniper, who 
 had been inflicting many casualties among his men. 
 Next of kin, Mrs. Michael J. Walsh, corner Penn 
 and California Avenues, Hempstead, Long Island, 
 N. Y. 
 
 WALSH, PATRICK Sergeant 
 
 Company I, 18th Infantry. He voluntarily fol- 
 lowed his company commander to the first line 
 through a severe barrage, and when the captain was 
 killed he assumed command of a group on his own 
 initiative, attacked a superior force of the enemy 
 and inflicted heavy losses upon them. Home ad- 
 dress, Waterbury, Conn. 
 
 WALSH, PRESTON F. . . First Lieutenant 
 372d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Monthois, France, September 27 to Oc- 
 tober 7, 1918. As regimental intelligence officer, 
 he went each day during the attack on Monthois 
 to reconnoiter and secure direct information. On 
 September 29 he penetrated the enemy lines east 
 of Ardeuil, discovered the location of a machine- 
 gun nest which was holding up the advance, and 
 was most daring in accomplishing his mission. 
 Though he was wounded by a machine-gun bullet, 
 he remained on duty. Home address, Mrs. Mary 
 L. Walsh, mother. New York City. 
 
 WALSH, RICHARD, J. . . First Lieutenant 
 Dental Corps, 303d Engineers. For extraordi- 
 nary heroism in action near Marcg, France, October 
 18, 1918. Voluntarily acting as battalion medical 
 officer. Lieutenant Walsh, although severely gassed, 
 administered first aid to injured men under heavy 
 shell fire. He worked constantly until all the 
 wounded were removed to places of safety. Home 
 address, F. P. Walsh, father, 232 South Forty-first 
 Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 
 
 WALSH, ROBERT J Corporal 
 
 Company A, 110th Machine Gun Battalion. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action near Malles- 
 ville farm, France, October 23, 1918. Corporal 
 Walsh remained with a wounded comrade, and 
 gave him all possible aid under a severe bombard- 
 ment of high explosive and gas shells. He later 
 secured assistance and carried the wounded soldier 
 to a first aid station. Home address, E. C. Walsh, 
 father, 2915 Walbrook Avenue, Baltimore, Md. 
 
 WALSH, THEODORE Private 
 
 Battery A, 10th Field Artillery. For extraordi- 
 nary heroism in action near St. Eugene, France, 
 July 15, 1918. Engaged in maintaining liaison be- 
 tween the artillery and the infantry. Private Walsh 
 was wounded in the arm while carrying an impor- 
 ant message. He completed his mission, however, 
 before securing first-aid treatment and immediately 
 afterward returned to duty. Home address, Harry 
 P. Walsh, brother, Chicago, 111. 
 
 WALSH, THOMAS J Sergeant 
 
 Company D, ISlst Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Bray sur Somme, France, Au- 
 gust 17. 1918. Sergeant Walsh volunteered to lead 
 a daylight raid on enemy trenches, and was success- 
 ful in reaching the objective, capturing machine-gun 
 positions and prisoners. Although he was seriously 
 wounded, he carried a wounded comrade to safety 
 through heavy shell fire and immediately returned 
 to direct further attacks on enemy positions, re- 
 fusing first aid, until he was ordered back by his 
 commanding officer. Home address, Mrs. Thomas 
 J. Walsh, wife, 7913 Union Avenue, Chicago, III. 
 
 WALSH, THOMAS T Corporal 
 
 Company M, 326th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near St. Juvin, France, October 
 16, 1918. Advancing under heavy artillery and 
 incessant machine-gun fire for a distance of 200 
 yards. Corporal Walsh rescued a wounded comrade 
 and brought him safely back to our lines. Home ad- 
 dress, Mrs. Anna Rogers, grandmother, Brooklyn, 
 N. Y. 
 
 WALSTON, RAY E Bugler 
 
 Company M, 361st Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Gesnes, France, September 
 29 to October 3, 1918. Without any thought of 
 personal danger, he repeatedly carried messages 
 over ground swept by shell and machine-gun fire, 
 delivering his messages with the utmost prompt- 
 ness. Home address, Mrs. Belle Walston, mother, 
 638 East Astor Avenue, Colville, Wash. 
 
 WALTER, HIRAM F Corporal 
 
 Company E, 142d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near St. Etienne, France, Oc- 
 tober 8, 1918. Corporal Walter volunteered to 
 lead a patrol for the purpose of locating and silencing 
 an enemy machine-gun nest which was holding up 
 the advance. Before reaching the nest all his men 
 had been killed or wounded, but Corporal Walter 
 continued on alone to within a short distance of the 
 nest, ascertained its position, and reported its lo- 
 cation so accurately that it was soon silenced. 
 Home address, Mrs. Maggie Walter, wife, R. 
 F. D. 3, Okmulgee, Okla. 
 
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 WALTERS. ARTHUR L Sergeant 
 
 Company B, 2d Ammunition Train. For extra- 
 ordinary heroism in action near Beaumont, France, 
 November 9, 1918. Sergeant Walters was in charge 
 of a convoy of ammunition trucks which was halted 
 in the town. An enemy shell struck the train and 
 set one of the trucks on fire. Although knocked 
 down by the explosion, Sergeant Walters quickly 
 recovered himself and moved his convoy to safety, 
 after which he returned and, jumping to the wheel 
 of the blazing truck, drove to a place where it no 
 longer endangered the lives of others, and extin- 
 guished the fire, sa\'ing both trucks and ammunition. 
 Home address, Harvey Walters, father, Wadena, 
 Iowa. 
 
 WALTERS, JOHN . . . Private (First Class) 
 Company K, 115th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Vendun, France, October 
 10, 1918. During an advance on Rechene Hill, 
 Private Walters, after being shot twice in the ab- 
 domen, captured a machine-gun by killing three 
 of the enemy. Home address, Sidney Walters, 
 brother, Germantown, Md. 
 
 WALTERS, JOHN B. F. . Private (First Class) 
 Deceased. Company F, 167th Infantry. While 
 a member of a patrol in No Man's Land, in the 
 vicinity of Ancreville, on the night of May 3-4, 
 1918, he displayed great self-sacrifice in refusing aid 
 and continuing to do his duty after being mortally 
 wounded. Next of kin, Sam Walters, father. 
 Golden, Okla. 
 
 WALTMAN, EMMETT W. . . . Corporal 
 Company F, 4th Engineers. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action west of Fismes, France, August 
 5, 1918. He was a member of a small detachment 
 of engineers which went out in advance of the front 
 Une of the infantry through an enemy barrage from 
 77-mm. and one-pounder guns to construct a foot- 
 bridge over the River Vesle. As soon as their oper- 
 ations were discovered machine-gun fire was opened 
 up on them, but, undaunted, the party continued 
 at work, removing the German wire entanglements 
 and completing a bridge which was of great value 
 in subsequent operations. Home address, Mrs. 
 Ella Waltman, mother, Kellogg, Idaho. 
 
 WALTON. CHARLES WAYNE . . Private 
 U. S. Ambulance Service, Section 635. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Woel, France, 
 October 6, 1918. He proceeded to a point within 
 15 meters of the German line to rescue the surviving 
 member of a small French patrol. He placed the 
 man in his car and was proceeding under fire when 
 his car became disabled. He removed the wounded 
 man under a severe fire to a place of safety. On the 
 same day in order to quickly evacuate two severely 
 wounded men whose only chance of recovery lay 
 in being promptly removed to a hospital, he went 
 fearlessly through barrage on the only road over 
 which he could travel, bringing the wounded men 
 to a hospital aUve. Home address. Charles Walton, 
 Woodbury, N. J. 
 
 WALTON, ELMER A Mechanic 
 
 Company H, 4th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Mezy, France, July 8, 1918. 
 Mechanic Walton volunteered and carried a mes- 
 sage over territory generally thought impassable 
 during daylight. He accompUshed his mission in 
 spite of having been wounded and nearly buried by 
 a shell explosion. Home address, Mrs. John 
 Walton, mother, 424 North Sixth Street, Martins 
 Ferry, Ohio. 
 
 WALTON, LONZO Private 
 
 Machine Gun Company No. 3, 370th Infantry. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action at Rue Lam- 
 cher and Point D'Amy, France, November 7-9, 
 1918. When his company had been separated 
 
 from their food supply for two days, Private Wal- 
 ton twice volunteered, taking a machine-gun cart, 
 and under heavy fire located the kitchen and 
 brought back much-needed food. Home address 
 Mrs. Coral Walton, mother, 406 East Cherry 
 Street, Normal, 111. 
 
 WALTON. ROBERT Jr. . . First Lieutenant 
 328th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action at Cornay. France. October 9-10, 1918. 
 After fighting for six hours, he volunteered to lead 
 16 men in a night patrol of the town of Cornay, 
 which was held by many enemy machine-gun posts. 
 The party worked at clearing the town of the en- 
 emy from 11 o'clock at night until next morning, 
 capturing 65 prisoners and two machine-guns. 
 With three soldiers, he entered an enemy dugout 
 and captured 23 prisoners. Home address, Mrs. 
 Robert Walton, mother, 115 Washington Street, 
 Augusta, Ga. 
 
 WARD, FRANK B Private 
 
 Company K, 357th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near the Meuse River, France, 
 November 6, 1918. When the patrol of which he 
 was a member had sustained severe casualties, he 
 took command, extricated the patrol from ambush, 
 and exposing himself to intense enemy fire, made 
 three trips back and forward to recover the dead 
 and wounded. Home address, C.A. Ward, Dexter, 
 Kan. 
 
 WARD. FRANK G Private 
 
 Company D, Ist Engineers. Even though his 
 normal duties were as orderly for two ofiicers, he 
 volunteered for action at Cantigny, France, May 
 28, 1918. successfully went into No Man's Land 
 and killed a sniper who was infiicring losses on his 
 detachment, carried messages through machine- 
 gun and artillery fire, and, although twice buried 
 in shell craters, he displayed heroic bravery, cool- 
 ness, and fearless devotion throughout. Home 
 address, Mrs. Annie M. Ward, mother, Wash- 
 ington, D. C. 
 
 WARD. GEORGE B Private 
 
 Company D, 119th Infantry. Jf or extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Belhcourt, France, Septem- 
 ber 29. 1918. When his company was halted by 
 enemy machine-gun fire. Private Ward rushed the 
 hostile position and killed one gunner with his bay- 
 onet. Later in the engagement he came upon 20 of 
 the enemy in a trench. He bayonetted three of 
 these and took the others prisoners. Private Ward 
 was severely wounded in this action. Home ad- 
 dress. Thomas Ward, father, Fayetteville, N. C. 
 
 WARD, GEORGE BLAIN .... Sergeant 
 Company A, 118th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Brancourt, France, October 
 8, 1918. Taking command of the company after 
 all officers had become casualties, Sergeant Ward 
 reorganized it, and led it under hostile shelling and 
 withering machine-gun fire, to its objective. He 
 remained in command until painfully wounded on 
 the following day. Home address, Mrs. E. W. 
 Ward, mother, Brickton, N. C. 
 
 WARD, HARRY M Corporal 
 
 Company A, 354th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Barricourt, France, Novem- 
 ber 1, 1918. After his company had reached its 
 objective and was being subjected to severe fire 
 from an enemy machine-gun nest, he led his com- 
 bat group of three men and under heavy fire, 
 charged the enemy position, capturing three guns 
 and 13 prisoners. Home address, Henry McClain, 
 Ward, father, Gregory Landing, Mo. 
 
 WARD, JOHN C First Lieutenant 
 
 Chaplain, 108th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action east of Ronssoy, France, Sep- 
 
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 tember 29, 1918. During the operations against 
 the Hindenburg line he voluntarily and at great 
 risk to himself went forward under heavy shell and 
 machine-gun fire to care for the wounded and to 
 search for the dead. Twice he was ordered off the 
 field of battle by ofiicers, being told each time that 
 it was sure death to remain. During the entire 
 time his regiment was engaged he remained on the 
 field under fire, displaying a fine example of bravery 
 and courage which was an inspiration to all. 
 Home address, Colton H. E. Ward, brother, Erie 
 County Bank, Buffalo, N. Y. 
 
 WARD, JOHN M Private 
 
 Medical Detachment, 314th Infantry. For extra- 
 ordinary heroism in action near Flabas, France, 
 November 10, 1918. Under heavy machine-gun 
 and artillery fire, Private Ward waded through a 
 swamp, administered first aid to a wounded soldier, 
 and then carried the latter to safety. Home address, 
 George P. Ward, 66 Willow Avenue, Hoboken, N. J. 
 
 WARD, MARLON C Private 
 
 Company F, 108th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Ronssoy, France, September 
 28, 1918. During the operations against the enemy 
 lines east of Ronssoy he went out under heavy shell 
 and machine-gun fire and succeeded in bandaging 
 and bringing back to our line wounded soldiers. 
 Home address, WilUam H. Ward, father, 14 Lawton 
 Avenue, Auburn, N. Y. 
 
 WARD, WILLIAM H. . . . First Sergeant 
 Deceased. Company M, 108th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Ronssoy, 
 France, September 29, 1918. Although severely 
 wounded. Sergeant Ward assumed command of his 
 company, after the company commander had be- 
 come a casualty, displaying great gallantry and 
 bravery in leading them into action. While en- 
 deavoring to locate enemy machine-gun nests, 
 he was killed. Next of kin, W. H. Ward, father, 
 14 Lawton Avenue, Auburn, N. Y. 
 
 WARE, ARTHUR F Sergeant 
 
 Deceased. 49th Company, 5th Regiment, 
 U. S. M. C; Raymond P. Cronin, sergeant, 49th 
 Company, 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. In the 
 vicinity of Chateau-Thierry, on June 6, 1918, under 
 heavy machine-gun fire, they attempted to estab- 
 lish liaison with an adjoining French unit, during 
 which they were killed. Next of kin, Mrs. Libby 
 Riley, aunt. Fort Scott, Kan. 
 
 WARFIELD, ARTHUR H. . . . Sergeant 
 Company B, 47th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Sergy, France, August 1, 1918, 
 Sergeant Warfield displayed exceptional courage 
 and loyalty by remaining in active command of his 
 section after being wounded twice. Home address, 
 A. H. Warfield, father. West Brookfield, Mass. 
 
 WARFIELD, WILLIAM J. . First Lieutenant 
 Company L, 370th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Ferme de la Riviere, France, 
 September 28, 1918. Although separated with his 
 platoon from the company, he continued to lead a 
 stubborn resistance against enemy machine-gun 
 nests, successfully capturing a gun and killing the 
 crew. After having been severely wounded, he still 
 continued in command, refusing relief until his 
 objective was reached. Home address, Mrs. 
 W. May Warfield, wife, 3517 Prairie Street, 
 Chicago, 111. 
 
 WARING, WILLIAM WALLACE . . . 
 
 First Lieutenant 
 
 Pilot, Aviation Section, Air Service. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Dun-sur- 
 Meuse, France, September 26, 1918. Deeming it 
 impossible to catch their own formation. Lieuten- 
 ant Waring, with Lieutenant Sigbert Norris, 
 
 observer, attached themselves to a formation from 
 the 20th Squadron and engaged in a 35-minute 
 fight with 30 enemy aircraft. Five of this squadron 
 were lost and the observer of one of the three re- 
 maining planes seriously wounded. The wounded 
 man had fallen in a position which made the con- 
 trol of the machine difficult. Lieutenant Waring 
 immediately placed his machine between the en- 
 emy formation and the crippled companion in 
 order to protect it, and continued to fly in this 
 place until our Unes were crossed and the enemy 
 scouts driven off. Home address, Mrs. Lucy T. 
 Waring, mother, Franklinville, Cattaraugus Coun- 
 ty. N. Y. 
 
 WARMAN, JOHN Private 
 
 Company B, 135th Machine Gun Battalion. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action near Eyne, 
 Belgium, November 2, 1918. In the face of intense 
 machine-gun fire he voluntarily swam the Scheldt 
 River to obtain information regarding the enemy. 
 His successful return with the desired information 
 enabled his company commander to so place his 
 guns that they could be fired with great advantage. 
 Home address, Mrs. John Warman, wife, Sykerville, 
 Pa. 
 
 WARNER, DONALD D. . . First Lieutenant 
 96th Aero Squadron, Air Service. For extra- 
 ordinary heroism in action on September 4, 1918. 
 While on a bombing expedition with other planes 
 from his squadron he engaged in a running fight 
 over hostile territory with a superior number of 
 enemy battle planes, from Friauville to Lamorbille, 
 France. During the combat he was severely 
 wounded, his right thigh being badly shattered. 
 In spite of his injuries he continued to operate his 
 machine-guns until the hostile formation had been 
 driven off and one plane shot down, burning. 
 Home address, Mrs. C. E. Warner, 175 Humphrey 
 Street, Swampscott, Mass. 
 
 WARNER, LEO V Captain 
 
 8th Machine Gun Battalion. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Cunel, France, October 14, 
 1918. Captain Warner, accompanied by a runner, 
 deUberately crossed an open space in order to draw 
 enemy fire and thereby locate hostile positions, 
 securinginf ornaation which enabled him to maneuver 
 his men into position with a minimum of casualties. 
 He repeatedly visited all parts of his company's 
 position under fire, and in so doing was wounded. 
 Home address, William J. Warner, father, Loda, 111. 
 
 WARREN, EDWARD R. . First Lieutenant 
 315th Engineers. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Fey-en-Haye, France, September 12, 
 1918. He was in command of a platoon of engi- 
 neers and went over the top with the second wave 
 of infantry. When the first wave was halted by 
 severe machine-gun and shell fire early in action and 
 all its officers killed or disabled, he led his men up to 
 the first wave, reorganized the remaining effectives 
 and led them across a valley and up a hill through 
 severe flanking fire from German machine-guns. 
 He was knocked down by the explosion of a shell, 
 but, undaunted by murderous fire from the front 
 and both flanks, he continued to lead his men on 
 toward their objectives until he was shot down by 
 a machine gun. Home address, Mrs. J. Allard, 
 mother, 3215 Frutor Street, El Paso, Texas. 
 
 WARREN, ROBERT F Corporal 
 
 Deceased. Company E, 60th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Clery-le-Petit, 
 France, November 5, 1918. Corporal Warren 
 voluntarily left a place of comparative safety and 
 went over open and bullet-swept ground to the 
 assistance of a comrade who had been wounded in 
 the advance. While administering first aid he 
 was a continual prey for enemy snipers, but he 
 
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 bravely continued with his mission until killed. 
 Next of kin, Mrs. Rose Warren, mother, 303 Lake- 
 view Avenue, Syracuse, N. Y. 
 
 WARREN, RUFUS W. . Private (First Class) 
 Headquarters Company, 360th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Bantheville, 
 France, November 1, 1918. Although wounded in 
 the leg and hand. Private Warren insisted on ad- 
 vancing with his unit. In addition to his equip- 
 ment, he carried a trench mortar barrel, the extra 
 weight proving a severe strain on account of his 
 wounds. After receiving two more wounds from 
 shrapnel, he crawled alone to the dressing station, 
 refusing proffered help. Home address, Henry 
 C. Warren, father, R. F. D. 1, Douglas, Texas. 
 
 WARTHEN, BRUCE F. . . Mechanician 
 
 Battery E, 76th Field Artillery. For extraordi- 
 nary heroism in action near les Norvins Ferme, 
 France, July 15, 1918. During a severe gas shelling, 
 Mechanician Warthen aided a wounded comrade in 
 adjusting his mask before he had placed his own, 
 resulting in his being seriously gassed. Home ad- 
 dress. Miss Florence Warthen, sister, 352 Waverly 
 Place, St. Paul, Minn. 
 
 WASCHER, HAROLD A. . Second Lieutenant 
 122d Field Artillery. For extraordinary heroism 
 in action near Nouart, France, November 5, 1918. 
 While commanding an observation party he es- 
 tablished a post well in advance of the infantry, 
 and despite the severe fire to which he was sub- 
 jected, he set up and maintained telephone com- 
 munications. While thus engaged he was severely 
 wounded by machine-gun fire. Home address, 
 Mrs. William Wascher, mother, 505 South Walnut 
 Street, Urbana, 111. 
 
 WASHA, JAMES J Sergeant 
 
 Company F, 13l8t Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Chipilly Ridge, France, 
 August 9, 1918. Exposing himself to heavy ar- 
 tillery and machine-gun fire, he single-handed 
 silenced two enemy machine-gun nests, which had 
 been holding up his platoon On his own initiative 
 he advanced against the first of the enemy posts 
 and killed its crew. He then attacked the second 
 position and took the enemy crew prisoner. Home 
 address, Joseph Washa, brother, Chicago, 111. 
 
 WASILEWSKI, JOSEPH . Private (First Class) 
 Company A, 114th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action north of Verdun, France, October 
 12, 1918. Throughout the entire day Private 
 Wasilewski passed from the rear to the front line, 
 carrying food, water, and supplies to the front. 
 During his return trips he assisted the wounded 
 and once carried a comrade on his back. On every 
 journey he was compelled to pass through terrific 
 shell fire. Home address, Michael Jarewiez, 
 cousin, 212 Passaic Street, Passaic, N. J. 
 
 WASKIEWIC. JOSEPH Private 
 
 Company A, Eleventh Machine Gun Battalion. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action near Bois de 
 Briuelles, France, October 9-13, 1918. As a runner 
 between company and battaUon headquarters he 
 crossed heavily shelled areas to deliver important 
 messages. Wounded when crossing an open space, 
 subjected to artillery and machine-gun fire, he 
 refused to be evacuated, but continued the per- 
 formance of his duties. Home address, Joseph 
 Waskiewic, father, 669 South First Street, New 
 Bedford. Mass. 
 
 WASS, LESTER S Captain 
 
 Deceased. 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action in Bois de Belleau, 
 June 11, 1918, and near Vierzy, France, July 18, 
 1918. In the Boia de Belleau, when all the officers 
 
 of his company had become casualties, he displayed 
 marked heroism in leading his men forward in the 
 face of heavy machine-gun fire, assisting in the 
 capture of many machine-guns. Near Vierzy 
 he fearlessly exposed himself to enemy machine- 
 gun and artillery fire, directing personally the 
 reduction of strong points. He was killed at the 
 head of his men, while leading an advance. Next 
 of kin, L. A. Wass, father, 28 Cleveland Street, 
 Gloucester, Mass. 
 
 WATERS, FLOYD E Corporal 
 
 Deceased. Headquarters Company, 9th In- 
 fantry. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
 Villemontry, France, November 10, 1918. After 
 participating in the action throughout the day, and, 
 after seeing that his men had shelter for the night, 
 Corporal Waters voluntarily exposed himself to 
 care for the wounded who were lying out in the 
 open. Next of kin, John Waters, father, Susque- 
 hanna, Pa. 
 
 WATERS, JAMES L Corporal 
 
 Company C, 131st Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Gressaire Woods, France, 
 August 9, 1918. Showing utter disregard for per- 
 sonal danger, he advanced alone in the face of heavy 
 fire for 100 yards in advance of our lines to attack 
 a machine-gun emplacement, the fire from which 
 was causing heavy casualties. He killed the two 
 men at the enemy gun. permitting a renewal of the 
 advance of his company. Home address, Mrs. 
 Electra M. Waters, mother, Antioch, 111. 
 
 WATERS, TALIESIN . . Second Lieutenant 
 107th Field Artillery. For extraordinary hero- 
 ism in action near Baslieux, France, September 6, 
 1918. Lieutenant Waters voluntarily went to the 
 assistance of a large number of wounded soldiers, 
 who were in an exposed position awaiting aid, 
 and continued for several hours to dress their 
 wounds throughout a severe bombardment of gas 
 and high-explosive shells, while hostile airplanes 
 flew low and swept with machine-gun fire the line 
 of litters bearing the wounded. After administer- 
 ing aid to 36 wounded men. Lieutenant Waters 
 helped carry them to a place of safety. Home ad- 
 dress, Mrs. Taliesin Waters, Antioch, Va. 
 
 WATERHOUSE, JOHN R. . Private (First Class) 
 Company H, 132d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bois de Chaume, France, 
 October 8, 1918. Showing utter disregard for per- 
 sonal danger, he advanced under heavy fire 200 
 yards farther into the woods than the rest of his 
 platoon, captured 26 prisoners, and brought them 
 back to our lines. Home address, Mrs. John R. 
 Waterhouse, wife, 3203 West Franklin Boulevard, 
 Chicago, 111. 
 
 WATKINS, EUGENE G Private 
 
 Deceased. Company K, 315th Infantry. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action near Verdun, 
 France, November 1, 1918. While acting as runner 
 between battalion and regimental headquarters. 
 Private Watkins received severe wounds, but 
 continued on with his mission to his destination, 
 which was reached just before he died. After being 
 wounded, he covered a distance of approximately 
 300 meters to deliver his message. Next of kin, 
 Mrs. Watkins, mother. Mansion Street, Bristol, 
 Pa. 
 
 WATKINS, GEORGE .... Sergeant 
 
 Company D, 135th Machine Gun Battalion. For 
 extraordinary heroism in actionnearCierges, France, 
 September 27-28, 1918. After being twice wounded 
 Sergeant Watkins continued to lead his section in 
 action against the enemy under severe machine-gun 
 and direct artillery fire. Though he had been ordered 
 to the rear by his platoon commander, he returned 
 
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 to his section as soon as his wounds had been dressed. 
 Home address, Mrs. Thomas Watkins, 780 Fenton 
 Street, East Liverpool, Ohio. 
 
 WATKINS, GEORGE F. . Second Lieutenant 
 Deceased. 165th Infantry. During the storm- 
 ing of the heights north of the River Ourcq, near 
 Villers-aur-Fere, France, July 28, 1918, he was an 
 example of courage and soldierly fortitude. He was 
 continually with the foremost elements of his pla- 
 toon in the most dangerous areas it had to occupy, 
 both during the advance and during the mainte- 
 nance of the position gained. His platoon was al- 
 most annihilated and he himself was killed. Next 
 of kin, Mrs. Francis Watkins, 76 Bay Street, 
 Springfield, Mass. 
 
 WATKINS, HOMER Major 
 
 326th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near St. Juvin, France, October 11-17, 1918. 
 On the night of October 11, Major Watkins led his 
 battalion under heavy shell fire and forded the 
 Aire River, taking up an important position pro- 
 tecting the flank. On October 14 and 15 he ad- 
 vanced against strongly held enemy positions, 
 penetrating and capturing numerous prisoners and 
 machine-guns. He was wounded on both days, 
 but he continued on duty until October 17, suffer- 
 ing intense pain, until he was ordered to the rear. 
 His fortitude and bravery furnished an inspiring 
 example to his men. Home address, Mrs. Homer 
 Watlans, wife, Cedartown, Ga. 
 
 WATKINS, LEWIS . . Private (First Class) 
 Company A, 350th Machine Gun Battalion. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action near Eply, 
 France, November 4, 1918. He accompanied an 
 infantry patrol, acting as gunner with a heavy 
 machine-gun. When a large party of the enemy 
 had worked around the flank of the patrol and was 
 advancing across a road along which the patrol 
 was withdrawing he went into action with his gun 
 at a range of less than 100 yards, although the order 
 to withdraw had been given. Displaying excep- 
 tional coolness and bravery under heavy rifle and 
 machine-gun fire, he succeeded in dispersing the 
 enemy. He was the last of the patrol to retire. 
 Home address, Mrs. Viola Watkins, Ullen, 111. 
 
 WATSON. RAY E. . . . Second Lieutenant 
 317th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Nantillois, France, October 5, 1918. 
 Although severely wounded. Lieutenant Watson 
 continued to lead his platoon of the machine-gun 
 company with great coolness and disregard of 
 personal danger. When the attacking infantry 
 dropped back in the face of heavy machine-gun 
 fire, he held his position in front of them until they 
 returned to the attack. Home address, Mrs. Kate 
 Watson, mother, 2016 Grand Avenue, Joplin, Mo. 
 
 WATTS, KENNETH Private 
 
 Company B, 360th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Andevanne, France, Novem- 
 ber 2, 1918. Sent with another runner from bat- 
 talion headquarters to deliver a message to a front 
 line company, he made his way through the enemy 
 fire and when his comrade was wounded, delivered 
 the message, then he rescued his wounded compan- 
 ion, carrying him under heavy fire to a dressing 
 station. He then returned to duty. Home address, 
 Mrs. Charles La Mond, grandmother, Barnes 
 City, la. 
 
 WAY, PENNINGTON H. . Second Lieutenant 
 Deceased. Observer, Air Service. 96th Aero 
 Squadron. For extraordinary heroism in action 
 near Buxieres, France, September 12, 1918. 
 Lieutenant Way with First Lieutenant Gundelach, 
 pilot, volunteered for a hazardous mission to bomb 
 concentrations of enemy troops. They successfully 
 
 bombed their objective, but while returning were 
 attacked by eight enemy planes. Their plane was 
 brought down in flames and both officers killed. 
 Next of kin, Mrs. Pennington S. Way, wife, St. 
 Davids, Pa. 
 
 WAYNE, LYSTER G Private 
 
 Headquarters Company, 5th Regiment, U. S. M. 
 C. For extraordinary heroism in action near St. 
 Etienne, France, October 4-6, 1918. He, as a run- 
 ner, displayed exceptional courage in volunteering 
 to carry important messages over terrain constantly 
 swept by machine-gun and shell fire. Home ad- 
 dress not given. 
 
 WEAR, EUGENE W Corporal 
 
 49th Company, 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. 
 On June 6, 1918, in the vicinity of Chateau-Thierry, 
 with a private, he went out into an open field under 
 heavy shell and machine-gun fire and succeeded 
 in bandaging and carrying back to our lines a 
 wounded comrade. Home address, Mrs. Angie P. 
 Wear, mother, 579 Laurel Street, Hazeltown, Pa. 
 
 WEATHERMAN. HUGH .... Private 
 Deceased. Battery C, 5th Field Artillery. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action at Mandres, 
 France, March 1, 1918. During a heavy enemy 
 bombardment of gas and high explosive shells. 
 Private Weatherman left shelter for the purpose 
 of putting gas masks on his horses; and, while so 
 doing, was mortally wounded by a shell fragment. 
 Realizing the character of his wound, he refused 
 medical attention, urging the medical corps men 
 to assist other wounded men who could be saved. 
 Next of kin, Mrs. EUen Weatherman, Beaman, la. 
 
 WEAVER, CHARLES H. . Second Lieutenant 
 Company C, 26th Infantry. On July 19, 1918, 
 near Soissona, France, when severely wounded he 
 refused to leave his command, but led it forward 
 under heavy fire until its objective was reached. 
 Home address. Mrs. Charles H. Weaver, 172 North 
 Washington Street, Delaware, Ohio. 
 
 WEAVER, JESSE FRANK .... Private 
 Company C, 117th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Geneve, France, October 
 8, 1918. At the starting of the attack Private 
 Weaver was painfully wounded by machine-gun 
 fire. Disregarding his wound, he continued on, and 
 when the company was held up by the extreme fire 
 he voluntarily flanked the enemy position and en- 
 abled his comrades to capture the gun. He was 
 evacuated when the objective was reached. Home 
 address, Mrs. Cynthia Weaver, mother, R. F. D. 1, 
 Finger, Tenn. 
 
 WEAVER, ROSS E. . . . First Lieutenant 
 Medical Corps. 102d Infantry. For extraordi- 
 nary heroism in action at Marcheville. September 
 26. 1918. Lieutenant Weaver showed complete dis- 
 regard of personal safety by remaining with the 
 foremost elements and administering aid to the 
 wounded throughout the day under constant ar- 
 tillery bombardment and direct machine-gun and 
 rifle fire from the enemy. Home address, Mrs. 
 Katherine W. Weaver. Concordia, Kan. 
 
 WEAVER, WILLIAM D Private 
 
 Medical Detachment, 30th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action, near Jaulgonne, 
 France, July 15-21 and 24-27, 1918. From July 
 15 to 21 Private Weaver worked continuously 
 among the wounded of his regiment, never hesitat- 
 ing for the heaviest fire. He volunteered and re- 
 mained with the unit which relieved his regiment 
 and continued his work with the new unit from 
 July 24-27. Home address, W. D. Weaver, 
 Charleston. W. Va. 
 
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 WEBB, HARRY L. . . . First Lieutenant 
 Deceased. 115th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Verdun, France, October 
 8-^25, 1918. In several advances during this period 
 Lieutenant Webb led his men. regardless of personal 
 danger, capturing a number of machine guns and 
 prisoners. On October 11 he was wounded, but 
 refused to go to the rear. During the advance on 
 October 24 in the Bois de Grande Montagne, the 
 right combat group of his platoon being disorgan- 
 ized by artillery fire and several men killed and 
 wounded, he displayed exceptional gallantry in 
 reorganizing the remainder of his platoon and in re- 
 estabUshing liaison with the units on his right, thus 
 relieving a dangerous situation. He was killed on 
 October 25 while leading an attack on a machine- 
 gun nest. Next of kin, Mrs. Harry L. Webb, Bel 
 Air, Md. 
 
 WEBB, JOHN R. . . . Second Lieutenant 
 SOlst Battalion, Tank Corps. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, Septem- 
 ber 29, 1918. While his crew was engaged in 
 digging out the tank, which had become ditched 
 in a shell hole, in front of the main Hindenburg 
 line, an enemy machine-gun opened fire on them 
 at a distance of 30 yards. Being unable to use his 
 guns on account of his position. Lieutenant Webb 
 crawled forward to the machine-gun and killed the 
 enemy gunners with his pistol. His act enabled 
 the men to free the tank, which subsequently aided 
 the advancing infantry. Home address, Mrs. 
 Theodore Crossley, 242 Walnut Street, Riverside, 
 Cal. 
 
 WEBB, MILTON C. . . Private (First Class) 
 Medical Detachment, 124th Field Artillery. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action near Romagne, 
 France, November 1, 1918. Wounded while ad- 
 ministering aid to other men during shell fire. 
 Private Webb remained on duty in disregard of 
 his own injury. Home address, Mrs. Webb, 926 
 South Fourteenth Street, Birmingham, Ala. 
 
 WEBBER. GEORGE B. . . First Sergeant 
 Machine Gun Company, 132d Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Breuilles, 
 France, October 8, 1918. When it appeared evi- 
 dent that his forces would give way under the pres- 
 sure of the unusual enemy fire. Sergeant Webber 
 jumped forward, and taking command of a machine- 
 gun crew, led them into the front line, where he re- 
 mained for two days. He refused evacuation 
 while suffering from a severe gassing, until he fin- 
 ally collapsed under the strain. Home address, 
 Mrs. Charles Hays, 543 South Ashland Boulevard, 
 Chicago, III. 
 
 WEBER, BENJAMIN S Sergeant 
 
 Company D, 307th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Fond de Vas, France, Septem- 
 ber 14, 1918. Although severely wounded. Ser- 
 geant Weber continued to lead his platoon in an 
 attack on enemy machine-gun nests, through a 
 sweeping artillery and machine-gun fire, until he 
 fell, completely exhausted. Home address, Abe 
 S. Weber, brother. 230 West 111th Street, New York 
 City. 
 
 WEBER, JOHN F. . . . First Lieutenant 
 Medical Corps, 311th Infantry. For extraordi- 
 nary heroism in action near Vie^alle-en-Hang, 
 France, September 29, 1918, Chevieres. France, 
 October 15, 1918, and Grand-Pr6, France, October 
 25, 1918. On September 29 and the following days, 
 Lieutenant Weber remained at his aid station un- 
 der shell and machine-gun fire, giving medical aid 
 and directing the evacuation of the wounded. On 
 October 15 he established an unprotected aid sta- 
 tion and though sUghtly gassed he continued to 
 give first aid to the wounded and direct their evac- 
 uation. On October 25, Lieutenant Weber left hia 
 
 battalion in support and continued to the town 
 of Grand-Pr6, where he established an aid station, 
 keeping on with his work through heavy bombard- 
 ment of the town. Home address, Reba S. Weber, 
 wife, Florence, N. J. 
 
 WEBER, NICKLOUS Private 
 
 Company K, 325th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near St. Juvin, France, October 
 16, 1918. After three stretcher bearers had been 
 shot down while trying to bring in a wounded 
 soldier. Private Weber advanced in the face of the 
 terrific machine-gun and artillery fire and rescued 
 the wounded man. He then returned to the field 
 and successfully brought the three stretcher 
 bearers to our lines. Home address, Frank Weber, 
 father, R. F. D. 5. Waterloo, Iowa. 
 
 WEBSTER, HARRISON B. . , . Major 
 
 Deceased. Medical Corps, 47th Infantry. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action near Bois 
 de Bruilles, France, September 26 to October 12, 
 1918. After seeing that his personnel was func- 
 tioning properly, he went fearlessly to positions in 
 the front lines. When stretcher bearers were 
 unable to handle the large number of casualties, he 
 
 Eersonally took a light German wagon to the front 
 nes and gathered the wounded. His personal 
 bravery was inspiration to his men throughout 
 his service. He was killed by shell fire on October 
 12, 1918. Next of kin, Mrs. Harrison B. Webster, 
 wife. 126 Parker Street, Newton Centre, Mass. 
 
 WEBSTER, TILLMAN Private 
 
 Machine Gun Company, 371st Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Ardeuil, 
 France, September 29, 1918. With three soldiers, 
 Private Webster crawled 200 yards ahead of our 
 line under violent machine-gun fire and rescued an 
 officer who was Ijnng mortally wounded in a shell 
 hole. Home address, Isabelle Webster, wife, 
 1308 Lee Street, Alexandria, La. 
 
 WEBSTER, WILLARD M. . First Lieutenant 
 Deceased. 106th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Ronssoy, France, September 
 29, 1918. Lieutenant Webster received a painful 
 wound in the face shortly after leading his com- 
 pany to the attack, but he refused to be evacuated 
 until he suffered additional wounds, which eventu- 
 ally caused his death. Next of kin, Mrs. Beulah 
 Webster, mother, 3209 Grenada Avenue, San 
 Diego, Cal. 
 
 WEEDS, EARL H. . . . First Lieutenant 
 Chaplain, 16th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 19-22, 
 1918. He displayed exceptional bravery in passing 
 through open fields under heavy fire to the front 
 lines to render first aid and to cheer the wounded. 
 Home address, Joseph H. Weeds, Athol, Kan. 
 
 WEED, NEWELL P Captain 
 
 Tank Corps. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Foret de Argonne, France, September 26, 
 1918. During the operations on the edge of Foret 
 de Argonne, Captain Weed advanced alone some 
 300 yards ahead of the tanks and infantry through 
 heavy machine-gun fire in order to reconnoiter 
 a passage for his command. Examining German 
 trenches he was surprised by German infantrymen, 
 and was being conducted to the rear when he heard 
 one of his tanks. In spite of the fact that he was 
 unarmed, and the Germans threatened his Ufe if he 
 moved, he signaled the tank and made hia escape. 
 Home address, Mrs. Newell P. Weed, wife, 65 
 Union Street, Montclair, N. J. 
 
 WEEKS, MODY A Private 
 
 Company F, 7th Engineers. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near BrieuUes, France, November 
 3, 1918. Private Weeks showed extraordinary 
 
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 dsring and nerve in helping place cables acrosa 
 the River Meuse for a pontoon bridge and later in 
 placing cables across the Est Canal for the same 
 purpose. The position was under direct observa- 
 tion of German machine-gunners and snipers. 
 Home address, C. M. Weeks, father, Crews Depot, 
 Ala. 
 
 WEEKS, YAUMAN Z Corporal 
 
 Deceased. Company F, 118th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Bellioourt, 
 France, September 30, 1918, and October 8, 1918. 
 Corporal Weeks on the morning of September 30, 
 when two enemy machine-guns were making a part 
 of the line untenable, advanced across open ground 
 upon one of the guns, rushed the position alone, cap- 
 tured the gun and five of the enemy, and shot 
 down the sixth, who endeavored to escape. By this 
 gallant act he prevented the enemy from enfilading 
 our position and thereby saved the lives of many 
 of his comrades. In a later advance, while leading 
 his men in an attack upon an enemy machine-gun 
 nest, he was killed. Next of kin, Andrew J. Weeks, 
 father, Colleton, S. C. 
 
 WEEMS, JAMES FREDERICK . . Private 
 Company E, 117th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Molain, France, October 17, 
 1918. Having volunteered to carry a message to an 
 automatic rifle post 100 yards in advance of the line 
 across a field swept by machine-gun fire. Private 
 Weems continued on his mission, even after 
 being leriously wounded, and delivered the mes- 
 sage, thereby facilitating the destruction of ma- 
 chine-gun nests which were hindering the advance. 
 After returning with the answer, he insisted upon 
 walking to the dressing station. Home address, 
 James F. Weems, father, Baileytown, Tenn. 
 
 WEHNER, JOSEPH F. . . First Lieutenant 
 Deceased. Air Service, 27th _ Aero Squadron. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action near Rouvres, 
 France, September 15, 1918. While on a mission 
 he found an enemy patrol of eight machines attack- 
 ing a single American observation machine. He 
 immediately attacked, destroying one and forcing 
 another down out of control, his own plane being 
 badly damaged by enemy machine-gun fire. He 
 managed to convey the American plane to safety. 
 A bronze oak leaf is awarded hina for the following 
 act of extraordinary heroism in action near 
 Mangiennes and Reville, France, September 16, 
 1918: Amid terrific antiaircraft and ground ma- 
 chine-gun fire he descended, attacked, and de- 
 stroyed two enemy balloons. One of these balloons 
 was destroyed in flames after it had been hauled to 
 the ground and was resting in its bed. Next 
 of kin, Mrs. J. Nelson Wehner, 72 Lynn Street, 
 Everett, Mass. 
 
 WEICHMANN, WALTER H. . . Corporal 
 Company D, 103d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Marcheville, France, Septem- 
 ber 26, 1918. He climbed out from the top of a 
 trench, under machine-gun fire from all directions, 
 to take prisoners in another trench who had thrown 
 up their hands and shouted that they had surren- 
 dered. Approaching, he was met with a shower 
 of hand grenades, but he nevertheless stood his 
 ground and opened fire. Home address, Henry 
 Weichmann, 439 Elmwood Avenue, Detroit, Mich. 
 
 WEIDMAIER, BENJAMIN A. . . Private 
 Company A, 4th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Grand Ballois Farm, France, 
 July 14-15, 1918. During a heavy gas and shell 
 bombardment, Private Weidmaier repeatedly 
 volunteered and delivered messages over routes 
 other than his own, when the runners assigned to 
 those routes had been killed or wounded. Home 
 address, Mrs. Mary Birkle, Clarksdale, Mo. 
 
 WEIGEL, ROY Sergeant 
 
 Deceased. Company E, 16th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near St. Mihiel, 
 France, September 12, 1918. He showed entire 
 disregard for his own safety in making several at- 
 tempts to locate the positions of machine guns 
 whose heavy fire was hindering the advance of his 
 battalion. He was killed while leading a rush 
 upon one of the guns which he had located. Next 
 of kin, Mrs. Emma Keruper, R. F. D. 4, Green 
 Forest, Ark. 
 
 WEIK, IRVING C First Sergeant 
 
 Company I, 363d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Waereghem, Belgium, 
 October 31, 1918. Sergeant Weik on two occasions 
 passed through an uncut wire entanglement, en- 
 filaded by enemy machine-gun fire, to obtain the 
 assistance of our machine-guns to aid in the advance 
 of his company. His entire exploit was under ter- 
 rific fire of the enemy, but he succeeded in enabling 
 his company to go forward and clean out the op- 
 posing machine-gun nest. Home address, Herman 
 J. Weik, father, 1839 Mission Street, San Fran- 
 cisco, Cal. 
 
 WEIMER, HERMAN H Captain 
 
 131st Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near the Bois de Chaume, France, October 
 9, 1918. Captain Weimer had been wounded in the 
 shoulder, and a machine-gun bullet had penetrated 
 his steel helmet, but he nevertheless continued to 
 lead his company, creating confidence in his men at 
 a critical moment. Upon being ordered to the rear 
 by his battalion commander, he returned to hia 
 company as soon as his wounds had been dressed. 
 Home address, Mrs. H. H. Weimer, wife, 417 
 North Fifth Street, Upper Sandusky, Ohio. 
 
 WEIMER, JOHN SAMUEL . . . Private 
 Company M, 47th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near the Vesle River, France, 
 August 10, 1918. While on outpost duty. Private 
 Weimer learned that a soldier from another organ- 
 ization was lying wounded in a shell hole 200 yarda 
 away. With another member of his squad Private 
 Weimer voluntarily went through machine-gun 
 and sniper fire, and carried the wounded man to 
 shelter. Home address, J. G. Weimer, father, Mt. 
 Pleasant, Texas. 
 
 WEINE, WILLIAM F. . First Lieutenant 
 
 125th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near the Ourcq River, France, August 8, 
 1918. After being seriously wounded in the abdomen 
 Lieutenant Weine displayed remarkable fortitude 
 in organizing his command for the continuation of 
 the attack before consenting to his removal to the 
 rear. Home address, Paul Weine, father, 315 Old- 
 field Street, Alpena, Mich. 
 
 WEINER, DANIEL J Private 
 
 Company G, 38th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Mezy, France, July 15-19, 
 1918. Private Weiner displayed the utmost de- 
 votion to duty and disregard for personal safety in 
 carrying messages through heavy artillery barrages, 
 thereby enabling his company commander to 
 maintain liaison with units in the rear. Home 
 address, Mrs. Rose Weiner, mother, 2340 Wood- 
 bine Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. 
 
 WEISS, ANTHONY J Private 
 
 Company D, 103d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Marcheville, France, September 
 26, 1918. He displayed exceptional courage under 
 violent machine-gun and rifle fire by standing in the 
 open for the purpose of locating machine-gun nests. 
 Later he was killed while rushing a machine-gun 
 which had thus been located. Home address, Mrs. 
 EUzabeth Weiss, mother, 33 Condit Street, Ham- 
 mond, Ind. 
 
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 411 
 
 WEISS, FRED R. . . . Private (First Class) 
 Battery F, 21st Field Artillery. For extraordi- 
 nary heroism in action near Montauville, France, 
 October 24, 1918. When shell fire had ignited the 
 powder store of his battery, Private Weiss, in his 
 stocking feet, was the first to enter the dump, and 
 single-handed, pulled numerous boxes of ammuni- 
 tion to safety, despite the danger from explosion 
 and increased enemy shell fire. Home address, 
 Mrs. JuUa E. Weiss, wife, 2411 Winnemaker 
 Avenue, Chicago, 111. 
 
 WELKER. THOMAS B Private 
 
 Deceased. Company B, 146th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Cierges, 
 France, September 28, 1918. When his company 
 had become disorganized under intense machine- 
 gun fire. Private Welker assumed leadership of a 
 group of men and courageously charged a machine- 
 gun nest in plain view of the enemy, losing his life 
 in this heroic attempt. Next of kin, Norman H. 
 Welker, father, 728 Yale Street, Akron. Ohio. 
 
 WELLERS, JAMES M. . . First Lieutenant 
 U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action 
 at Bouresches, France, June 6, 1918. He carried 
 an important message through heavy machine-gun 
 fire and deUvered it although seriously wounded, 
 making a report of value at a critical stage. 
 
 WELLES, HALLACK, Jr. . First Lieutenant 
 104th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Bouresches, France, July 20, 1918. 
 Lieutenant Welles was seriously wounded in ex- 
 posing himself to enemy machine-gun fire in order 
 to locate the source. He nevertheless refused to bo 
 evacuated but continued in the advance with his 
 men, inspiring them by his bravery. Home address, 
 Mrs. John Billings, grandmother, Randolph, N. Y. 
 
 WELLING, HANK . . . First Lieutenant 
 316th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Montfaucon, France, September 27, 
 1918. After being severely wounded in the side, 
 Lieutenant Welhng refused to be evacuated, but 
 continued to lead his platoon in the attack. 
 Throughout the afternoon and evening he re- 
 mained with his men, inspiring them by his courage 
 and fortitude in spite of intense pain, it being neces- 
 sary to carry him when a temporary withdrawal of 
 the line was made. Home address, Isaac H. Wel- 
 ling, 440 Rutherford Avenue, Trenton, N. J. 
 
 WELLS, EDWARD L Captain 
 
 Deceased. 2d Machine Gun Battalion. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Exermont, 
 France, October 4, 1918. When the attack was 
 held up by heavy machine gun fire, he volunteered 
 for the mission and led a platoon of infantry, 
 reinforced by four machine-guns, into Exermont. 
 In spite of desperate resistance, he led the attack 
 through the streets, capturing many prisoners and 
 learning from one of these the approximate loca- 
 tion of machine-guns on heights to the north, led 
 the three remaining members of the command 
 against these. Within 50 yards of the enemy 
 emplacements, one of his men was killed and 
 Captain Wells was mortally wounded, but he 
 had succeeded in indicating to those in the rear 
 the location of the hostile positions. Next of kin, 
 Mrs. Edward L. Wells, mother, 44 South Battery, 
 Charieston, S. C. 
 
 WELLS, FLOYD H Corporal 
 
 Company M, 326th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near St. Juvin, France, October 
 16, 1918. With another soldier Corporal Wells 
 advanced several hundred yards ahead of the front 
 line, under heavy artillery and machine-gun fire, 
 
 and rescued a wounded comrade. Home address, 
 George Wells, father, 201 West McGaffey Street, 
 Roswell, N. Mexico. 
 
 WELLS, JOHN T Sergeant 
 
 Company E, 119th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, Septem- 
 ber 29, 1918. Wounded at the start of an advance, 
 he continued in command of his platoon; and, 
 engaging in hand-to-hand fighting, bayoneted three 
 Germans and captured several others. He dis- 
 played marked personal bravery, leading his pla- 
 toon ably until forced to retire because of loss 
 of blood from his wound. Home address, Walter 
 L. Wells, father, Watha, N. C. 
 
 WELSH, EDWARD J Sergeant 
 
 Company D, 311th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Grand-Pr6, France, October 
 19, 1918. After having received seven machine- 
 gun wounds he refused to go to the dressing station, 
 remaining with his company and rendering valuable 
 aid to both his platoon and company commander. 
 Home address, Mrs. Margaret Eisenberg, sister, 
 1719 Carlton Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 
 
 WENDELL, ANTHONY .... Private 
 Company K, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 18, 
 1918. He went forward ahead of his company 
 against a machine-gun that was checking the ad- 
 vance, killed the crew, and captured the gun. 
 Home address. Miss Elizabeth Schary, friend, 
 Fair Lawn, N. J. 
 
 WENELL, CARL O Private 
 
 Medical Detachment, 151st Field Artillery. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action at Pannes, 
 France, September 21, 1918. He displayed the 
 highest bravery and self-sacrificing spirit by V9I- 
 untarily leaving shelter during a heavy hostile 
 bombardment and going to the assistance of several 
 wounded men of another regiment, whose position 
 adjoined that of his own organization. Under 
 terrific shell fire he skillfully dressed their wounds 
 and then removed them to a place of safety, thereby 
 saving their lives. Again returning to the sheL- 
 swept street, he made a careful reconnaissance for 
 any other casualties which might have been over- 
 looked. Home address, A. W. Wenell, father, 
 3724 Seventeenth Avenue, Minneapolis, Minn. 
 
 WERNEK, ERNEST . . Private (First Class) 
 Company G, 308th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Moulin de Charlevaux, 
 France, October 3, 1918. Facing heavy machine- 
 gun and rifle fire, he went out alone and rescued 
 a soldier who had been wounded in advance of our 
 lines, while on a patrol. Home address, Mrs. E. B. 
 Baker, mother, Mackey, Idaho. 
 
 WERNER, BERNARD .... Sergeant 
 Deceased. 43d Company, 5th Regiment, 
 U. S. M. C. Killed in action at Chateau-Thierry, 
 France, June 6, 1918. He gave the supreme proof 
 of the extraordinary heroism which will serve as an 
 example to hitherto untried troops. Next of kin, 
 Frederick Ernie, cousin, Pueblo, Col. 
 
 WERNER, GEORGE Corporal 
 
 Deceased. Company H, 305th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action in the Bois de la 
 Naza, France, October 5, 1918. With two other 
 soldiers, Corporal Werner volunteered to crawl 
 out under enemy machine-gun fire in an effort to 
 locate three members of the platoon, who were 
 missing after an unsuccessful attack on enemy 
 machine-gun nests. Finding the body of one, they 
 located another, who lay helplessly wounded, by 
 calling out his name. As a result, they drew in- 
 creased fire from the enemy, but they courageously 
 crawled 25 yards further toward the hostile posi- 
 
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 tions and succeeded in carrying back the wounded 
 man, through the machine-gun fire, to our lines. 
 Next of kin, Mrs. Susanna Werner, mother, 163 
 Second Street, Albany, N. Y. 
 
 WESCOTT, IRA L Sergeant 
 
 Deceased. Company _M, 126th Infantry 
 For extraordinary heroism in action near Juvigny, 
 France, August 28-30, 1918. Sergeant Wescott, 
 as second in command, accompanied a small com- 
 bat patrol which successfully attacked an enemy 
 trench up by 30 of the enemy, with machine-guns, 
 driving the enemy from the trench and inflicting 
 many casualties. When the patrol leader was 
 severely wounded. Sergeant Wescott took com- 
 mand and immediately reorganized the patrol, 
 holding the captured position despite a severe 
 harassing fire from the enemy, until relief came. 
 Next of kin, Mrs. Edith Wescott, mother, Grand- 
 ville, Mich. 
 
 WESSEL, LEONARD H. F., Private (First Class) 
 Company K, 114th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Verdun, France, October 
 12-14, 1918. He performed his duties as a runner 
 under heavy shell fire three days and nights without 
 rest, and when the relay stations between the bat- 
 talion and regimental posts of command had been 
 wiped out he continued to carry messages the en- 
 tire distances between the two posts. Home ad- 
 dress, Mrs. Kate Wessel, 137 South Quaker Lane, 
 West Hartford, Conn, 
 
 WESSELHOEFT, CONRAD . . . Captain 
 Medical Corps, 102d Infantry. For extraordi- 
 nary heroism in action near Verdun, France, No- 
 vember 8, 1918. Captain Wesselhoeft went for- 
 ward, under heavy machine-gun fire, to the aid of a 
 wounded soldier. The fire was so heavy that they 
 were compelled to remain in the shell hole imtil 
 nightfall, when he brought the wounded man to 
 our lines. Home address. Dr. Walter Wesselhoeft, 
 father, 18 Scott Street, Cambridge, Mass. 
 
 WEST, BRODIE Corporal 
 
 Company A, 119th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, Septem- 
 ber 29, 1918. When his automatic squad had be- 
 come lost from the platoon in a heavy smoke barrage. 
 Corporal West advanced alone upon a machine- 
 gun nest, which was firing directly from the front, 
 silenced the gun, and returned to our lines with 37 
 prisoners. Home address, Mrs. Madie Best, 
 sister, Pikeville, S. C. 
 
 WEST, CARROLL B Sergeant 
 
 Deceased. Company B, 12th Machine Gun 
 Battalion. For extraordinary heroism in action 
 near the Bois de Ogons, France, September 30, 
 1918, and October 2, 1918. Sergeant West dis- 
 played exceptional courage and leadership in lead- 
 ing the section forward and maintaining fire on the 
 enemy from an advanced position in the wood, 
 successfully covering the withdrawal of the infantry 
 to a more secure position. This gallant soldier was 
 killed two days later while he was successfully 
 directing his section in breaking up an enemy 
 counter-attack. Next of kin, Allen B. West, 
 father, Pikeville, N. C. 
 
 WEST, BEDFORD Mechanic 
 
 Company M, 137th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Montrebeau Woods, France, 
 September 29, 1918. Seeing a comrade lying 
 wounded in advance of our lines, he left a shell hole 
 and exposing himself to heavy machine-gun fire, 
 went into the open, and assisted by another soldier, 
 carried the wounded man back to safety. Home 
 address, Mrs. Emma West, mother, 511 North 
 Twelfth Street, Salina. Kan. 
 
 WEST, HENRY Sergeant 
 
 Deceased. Company M, 6th Regiment, U. S. 
 M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
 Chateau-Thierry, France, June 25, 1918. Sergeant 
 West unselfishly exposed himself in an effort to 
 bring down an enemy sniper who had wounded 
 several members of his group, and was himself 
 killed while in the i)erformance of this self-sacrific- 
 ing act. Next of kin, Mrs. Sophia West, mother, 
 116 Pleasant Street, Ware, Mass. 
 
 WEST, HENRY A. . , Private (First Class) 
 Company L, 117th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Molain, France, October 17, 
 1918. With another soldier, he volunteered to go 
 out across an open space swept by heavy machine- 
 gun fire, for 150 yards, to rescue two wounded 
 soldiers. The mission was accomplished success- 
 fully. Home address, Mrs. Fannie Evelin Dillings, 
 mother, 1405 West Walnut Street, Des Moines, la. 
 
 WEST, JAMES H Sergeant 
 
 Company F, 167th Infantry. He was a member 
 of a patrol of five men which, on March 4, 1918, 
 encountered an enemy patrol of 11 men, which 
 it attacked and routed, taking two prisoners. 
 Home address, James W. West, father, R. F. D. 1, 
 Hokes Bluff. Ala. 
 
 WEST, JOHN A. . . . Second Lieutenant 
 6th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Blanc Mont Ridge, France, 
 October 2-5, 1918. He voluntarily led a recon- 
 naissance patrol under difficult conditions and 
 secured information necessary to an attack. Three 
 days later, after the command of his company had 
 devolved on him, he continued in action in spite 
 of being severely wounded, leading his men to the 
 objective and refusing to be evacuated until 
 proper disposition had been made. Home address, 
 Robert H. West, father, 737 Hand Avenue, Winton 
 Place, Cincinnati, Ohio. 
 
 WEST, JOHN E Sergeant 
 
 Company F, 115th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Vendun, France, October 
 8-16, 1918, in the Bois de Consenvoye on October 8, 
 and the Bois de Grande Montagne on October 16, 
 Sergeant West ably led his platoon with extreme 
 courage and gallantry, and by his conduct inspired 
 the men of his platoon to greater effort. This sol- 
 dier led a detachment against a strongly protected 
 enemy machine-gun nest and successfully took the 
 position under heavy fire. Home address, Mrs. 
 Florence West, mother, Davis Wharf, Va. 
 
 WEST, ROBERT JOHN . Lieutenant Colonel 
 11th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion at Liny-devant-Dun and Fontaines, France, 
 November 6-7, 1918. When his command was 
 halted by heavy fire from an enemy position, 
 strongly entrenched and supported by a large 
 number of machine guns, he placed himself in front 
 of his men and gallantly led them in person to a 
 successful attack, thereby securing a foothold on 
 the east bank of the Meuse and insuring the safe 
 passage of additional troops. By his disregard for 
 personal danger he set an inspiring example to his 
 men and played a conspicuous role in gaining the 
 heights on the east bank of the Meuse held by the 
 enemy since 1914. Home address, Mrs. Eleanor 
 P. West, wife, Leavenworth, Kan. 
 
 WESTCOTT, ALLEN P Private 
 
 Troop C, 2d Cavalry. For extraordinary heroism 
 in action near Chevieres, France, October 21, 1918. 
 Becoming separated from his own organization. 
 Private Wescott attached himself to an infantry 
 company. While on a patrol he was wounded three 
 times. After the party had been surrounded by 
 German machine-guns, he volunteered to carry a 
 message to the company commander, wading across 
 
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 the Aire River in so doing. After (cuiding a platoon 
 to the relief of the patrol, he again made several 
 trips to and from the company post of command, 
 crossing the river, though waist deep, five times 
 after being wounded. He was sent to the rear 
 against his vigorous protests, and after being tagged 
 for evacuation he gave further proof of his devotion 
 to duty and unselfishness by helping carry another 
 wounded soldier three miles on a stretcher. Home 
 address, Paul W. Westcott, North Castine, Me. 
 
 WESTERGREN, HARRY O. . . . Private 
 Headquarters Company, 5th Regiment, U. S. M- 
 C. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
 St. Etienne, France, October 4-6, 1918. Private 
 Westergren, a runner displayed exceptional cour- 
 age in volunteering to carry important messages 
 over terrain constantly swept by machine-gun and 
 shell fire. Home address, John A. Westergren, 
 father, Emporia, Kan. 
 
 WESTERVELT, EDGAR C. . Second Lieutenant 
 26th Infantry. Unaided he reconnoitered en- 
 emy machine-gun positions near Soissons, France, 
 July 18-21, 1918. On July 19, 1918, with a small 
 party he crossed an area swept by fire and demol- 
 ished several machine-gun nests that were holding 
 up the advance. Home address, E. M. Westervelt, 
 father, 1919 South Seventy-fifth Street, Lincoln, 
 Neb. 
 
 WESTFALL, ALBERT C Corporal 
 
 Company G, 107th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near St. Souplet, France, October 
 18, 1918. Undaunted by terrific machine-gun fire, 
 Corporal Westfall went out into the open and res- 
 cued a British officer who had fallen wounded. 
 Later, after two runners had been killed in trying 
 to locate missing elements of his battalion. Corporal 
 Westfall assumed this task and in performing it 
 four times crossed a sunken road which was con- 
 tinuously raked by enemy machine-gun fire. 
 Home address, Mrs. J. W. Westfall, mother, 5 
 Park Avenue, Oneonta, N. Y. 
 
 WESTON, STEPHEN J Sergeant 
 
 Company I, 47th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bois de Brieulles, France, 
 September 28, 1918. Sergeant Weston charged an 
 enemy machine-gun, which was inflicting heavy 
 losses upon our troops and delaying the advance. 
 He wounded the gunner and captured the gun, 
 thereby enabling our advance to continue. Home 
 address, Mrs. Hannah Weston, 533 Baldwin Street, 
 Waterbury, Conn. 
 
 WESTPHAL, ARTHUR E. . First Lieutenant 
 7th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Fossoy, France, July 15, 1918. In 
 command of a Stokes mortar detachment. Lieuten- 
 ant Westphal displayed marked coolness and leader- 
 ship under intense enemy shell fire in so operating 
 his guns as to stop the advance of the Germans and 
 prevent their crossing the Marne. Home address, 
 Mrs. V. A. Swornsboarne, mother, 135 Greenfield 
 Street, Hartford, Conn. 
 
 WESTZENBERG, GEORGE . . . Sergeant 
 Medical Detachment, Company A, 2d Anti- 
 aircraft Machine Gun Battalion. For extraordi- 
 nary heroism in action at Neuvilly, France, Septem- 
 ber 25, 1918. He voluntarily ran through violent 
 enemy shell fire to the aid of two soldiers of another 
 organization who had been struck by an exploding 
 shell. Finding one dead and the other severely 
 wounded he administered first aid to the wounded 
 soldier and remained with him until an ambulance 
 could be brought up. Home address, Miss Stella 
 H. Lerrer, friend, 935 Kelly Street, New York City. 
 
 WETZEL, HENRY W. . Private (First Class) 
 Company F, 127th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Gesnes, France, October 
 4-20, 1918. Private Wetzel, a company runner, 
 repeatedly volunteered for missions so hazardous 
 that no others would attempt them. At all hours 
 of the day and night over unknown ground, he 
 carried numerous messages in the face of heavy 
 inachine-gun and shell fire. Home address, Wil- 
 liam Wetzel, Birnamwood, Wis. 
 
 WHALEY, WELLMON P. . . . Sergeant 
 Deceased. Company F, 4th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Mont St. Pere, 
 France, July 22, 1918. Advancing far ahead of his 
 patrol, Sergeant Whaley encountered an enemy 
 patrol, which opened fire on him. Despite the fact 
 that he had been severely wounded, he continued 
 to combat the enemy, killing one and dispersing 
 the others. Home address, Wellmon P. Whaley, 
 father. White Castle, La. 
 
 WHEAT, HARRY R Captain 
 
 Medical Corps, 125th Infantry. For extraordi- 
 nary heroism in action, August 16, 1918, from Sergy 
 to Mont St. Martin, France, between the Ourcq 
 and Vesle Rivers. During the attack on August 1, 
 1918, he went forward with the first wave and es- 
 tablished a dressing station in an advanced posi- 
 tion to render immediate aid to the wounded. On 
 August 5, at St. Martin, after ha\nng been knocked 
 down by the explosion of a shell and while under 
 severe shell and machine-gun fire, he displayed ex- 
 ceptional coolness and devotion to duty in render- 
 ing surgical attention to others who had been 
 wounded by the same shell. Home address, 
 Mrs. Mary L. Wheat, mother, 1911 Massachu- 
 setts Avenue, North Cambridge, Mass. 
 
 WHEATON, HOMER J Corporal 
 
 Deceased. Company G, 101st Infantry. During 
 a heavy bombardment on the morning of Feb- 
 ruary 27, 1918. one of the hand grenades which were 
 being distributed to the men of his company was 
 dropped by accident. Corporal Wheaton, with 
 extreme courage and self-sacnfice, ran to and picked 
 up the grenade in an effort to cast it out of the dan- 
 ger area before it exploded. It exploded, however, 
 before he could throw it away, and he was fatally 
 wounded, dying shortly thereafter. Next of kin, 
 Mrs. Ada Ten Eycke, aunt, 304 West Beard Avenue, 
 Syracuse, N. Y. 
 
 WHEDON, HERBERT S Sergeant 
 
 Company B, 102d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Marcheville, France, Septem- 
 ber 26, 1918. During an intermittent barrage last- 
 ing for two hours he placed his men in the best 
 shelter available, but himself remained in obser- 
 vation, refusing to take cover from terrific artillery 
 fires. He was twice buried by exploding shells 
 while succoring wounded. Home address, W. D. 
 Whedon, father, Madison, Conn. 
 
 WHEELER, AFTON E. . Ordnance Sergeant 
 Salvage Squadron No. 1. For extraordinary 
 heroism in connection with millitary operations 
 against an armed enemy near B6zu St. Germain, 
 France, September 7, 1918. When fire broke out 
 in a wood where a salvage detachment was en- 
 camped, seriously endangering the lives of 200 
 men because of their proximity to a pile of salvaged 
 German high explosive 155-millimeter shells, he 
 and Private Willie J. Walker voluntarily ran to the 
 scene of the fire and attempted to extinguish the 
 flames, fully aware of the grave danger to them- 
 selves. They fought the (ire with blankets and 
 sticks, but the fire quickly spread to the shells. 
 Both men were killed by the explosion which fol- 
 lowed. Next of kin, Clarence A. Wheeler, father, 
 3 Orchard Street, Cambridge, Mass. 
 
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 WHEELOCK, FRANK R Captain 
 
 Medical Corps, 313th Infantry. For extraordi- 
 nary heroism in action near Malancourt, France, 
 September 26-30, 1918. Working in areas that were 
 continually being swept by machine gun, rifle, and 
 shell fire. Captain Wheelock worked voluntarily 
 and unceasingly, giving aid, food, and water to the 
 wounded. Throughout the entire operations. 
 Captain Wheelock showed utter disregard for his 
 own safety, being knocked down many times by 
 shell explosions. For two nights he worked as a 
 stretcher bearer, carrying patients to places of 
 safety, after giving them medical attention during 
 the day. Home address, Mrs. F. R. Wheelock, 
 wife, Scranton, Pa. 
 
 WHEELER, FREDERICK C. . First Lieutenant 
 Company G, 6th Regiment, U. S. M. C. On 
 June 5, 1918, near Bouresche, France, he was con- 
 spicuous for his bravery in remaining in action, 
 although twice wounded, refusing to be evacuated 
 until wounded a third time, and then endeavoring 
 to return to his command. Home address, Mrs. 
 Gibson Bell, mother, 2818 Deheancey Place, 
 Philadelphia, Pa. 
 
 WHIPPLE, COLUMBUS .... Private 
 Company H, 47th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bazoches, France, August 
 7, 1918. He crossed the Vesle River in the face of 
 enemy fire and rescued a drowning comrade in the 
 deep, swift current of the stream. Home address, 
 Edson Whipple, father. Show Low, Ariz. 
 
 WHISENANT, HERBERT W. . . . 
 
 Second Lieutenant 
 
 16th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Soissons, France, July 18, 1918. While 
 advancing with his platoon. Lieutenant Whisenant. 
 after he was so severely wounded that he was un- 
 able to continue so encouraged and inspired his 
 men that they won a decided victory and captured 
 many men and guns. His wound resulted in the loss 
 of a leg. Home address, Mrs. Rosa E. Whisenant, 
 mother, 1709 Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas. 
 
 WHITAKER DANIEL Private 
 
 Company D, 6th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Fontaine, France, Novem- 
 ber 8, 1918. While engaged as company runner 
 Private Whitaker displayed rare devotion to duty 
 by carrying messages through heavy machine-gun 
 fire, continuing his work after being severely 
 wounded. Home address, J. W. Whitaker, father, 
 Lancaster, S. C. 
 
 WHITAKER, JESSE Corporal 
 
 Company, 23d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near St. Etienne-Aux-Arnes, 
 France, October 3-9, 1918. A few minutes before 
 the attack, in an offensive operation, Corporal 
 Whitaker was wounded by a shell fragment but 
 remained with his platoon and led his squad with 
 great courage and initiative during the attack. 
 Home address, Okie P. Whitaker, wife, Paris, Mo. 
 
 WHITCOMB, GEORGE .... Private 
 Company B, 9th Machine Gun Battalion. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Cunel, France, 
 October 12, 1918. Although seriously wounded. 
 Private Whitcomb refused to be evacuated until 
 he had gone under heavy artillery and machine- 
 gun fire to four other gun crews requesting that men 
 be sent to his gun, thereby enabling an important 
 gun to remain in action. Home address, Charles 
 Whitcomb, father, Bonneville Apartments, Helena, 
 Mont. 
 
 WHITE, DONALD W. . . Second Lieutenant 
 
 Deceased. 23d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 
 heroism in action near Landres et St. Georges, 
 
 France, November 1, 1918. When the advance 
 of his battalion was hindered by a strong enemy 
 machine-gun nest. Lieutenant White led his platoon 
 forward in an attack on the hostile position and was 
 kiUed at the head of his platoon just before the 
 last machine-gun was put out of action. Next of 
 kin, Mrs. Emma E. White, mother, 910 South 
 Eighth Street, Manitowoc, Wis. 
 
 WHITE, EDWARD R Sergeant 
 
 Company I, 115th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Consenvoye Wood, France, 
 October 10, 1918. After his platoon leader had 
 been killed. Sergeant White took command. The 
 advance of the company had been held up by a 
 machine-gun nest, until Sergeant White, with two 
 other soldiers cleaned out the nest, kilUng four and 
 capturing six of the enemy. Home address, 
 E. Riall White, father, Salisbury, Md. 
 
 WHITE, JESS Corporal 
 
 Company D, 317th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Nantillois, France, October 
 5, 1918. Corporal White led his squad across an 
 area swept by machine-gun and shell fire with utter 
 disregard for his personal danger. Although he was 
 severely wounded by machine-gun bullets, he con- 
 tinued to direct his squad until completely ex- 
 hausted from loss of blood. Home address, Mrs. 
 WilUe White, mother, Chelyan, W. Va. 
 
 WHITE, JOHN B Private 
 
 Medical Detachment, 28th Infantry. For three 
 nights at Cantigny, France, on May 28-31, 1918, 
 he worked unceasingly under fire, bringing the 
 wounded to safety and ministering to them on his 
 own initiative. He repeatedly left shelter to help 
 wounded men. Home address, Joshua J. White, 
 father, Miligan College, Tenn. 
 
 WHITE, LOUIS D First Sergeant 
 
 Company E, 137th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Baulny, France, September 
 28, 1918. He volunteered to carry a message to the 
 rear through heavy artillery fire to obtain ammu- 
 nition and reinforcements. That mission accom- 
 plished, he learned that his captain, the only 
 oflScer left with the Company, had been wounded. 
 Though himself wounded and suffering from gas, 
 he returned to the front lines, reorganized the 
 company and held his section of the front Une until 
 the Division was reUeved. Home address, Mrs. 
 Louis D. White, wife, Hutchinson, Kan. 
 
 WHITE, LYMAN Sergeant 
 
 Company H, 119th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near BelUcourt, France, Septem- 
 ber 29, 1918. When, with three other men, he en- 
 countered a German patrol which outnumbered 
 them five to one, he ordered his companions to 
 keep the enemy down with fire from their I^ewia 
 gun. He then crept to the rear of the hostile patrol 
 and attacked the Germans with bombs. At the 
 same time his companions attacked from the front 
 killing several of the Germans and capturing nine. 
 Home address, Mrs. Charles White, mother, 
 Salemburg, N. C. 
 
 WHITE, NATHANIEL C. . Private (First Class) 
 
 Deceased. Company F, 370th Infantry. For 
 
 extraordinary heroism in action at Vauxaillon, 
 
 France, September 19, 1918. Private White, while 
 
 WHITE, RICHARD G. . . First Lieutenant 
 16th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Soissons, France, July 18, 1918. He led 
 his platoon through intense machine-gun and 
 artillery fire, destroying machine-guns tht were 
 causing heavy losses on an exposed flank, and re- 
 maining in command of his platoon until twice 
 severely wounded. Home address. Hughes White, 
 brother, 273 Calhoun Street, Charleston, S. C. 
 
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 415 
 
 acting as company runner, exposed himself con- 
 stantly to intense enemy machine-gun and artillery 
 fire, and was killed while in the performance of his 
 duty. Next of kin, Nathaniel Jones, uncle, 514 
 East Thirty-sixth Street, Chicago, 111. 
 
 WHITE, RICHARD J. . . First Lieutenant 
 113th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Ravine de Molleville, north of Samog- 
 neux, France, October 15, 1918. He was a member 
 of a small party which was suddenly fired upon by 
 three German machine-guns, one soldier being 
 killed and an officer severely wounded. Himself 
 unharmed. Lieutenant White returned with another 
 soldier and, in the face of machine-gun fire, ap- 
 proached within 50 yards of the machine-gun nests 
 and carried the wounded officer to shelter. Home 
 address, Mrs. A. White, mother, 1115 West Jeffer- 
 son Street, Creston, la. 
 
 WHITE, THOMAS M Sergeant 
 
 Company D, 306th Machine Gun Battalion. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action near Toter 
 Nanus Valley, France, October 4. 1918. While in 
 command of his platoon. Sergeant White went with 
 two other soldiers to the rescue of three members 
 of a gun crew, among whom a German hand grenade 
 had burst. Finding one of the men dead and 
 another so severely wounded that he could not be 
 moved. Sergeant White carried the third man to 
 shelter in plain view of the enemy, under continu- 
 ous shell and machine-gun fire. His comrades also 
 having been wounded, he also succeeded in getting 
 them back to safety, and thereafter twice returned 
 to the gun position to administer first aid and carry 
 water to the wounded soldier, who could not be 
 moved. Home address, Mrs. Mary Kelly, sister, 
 73 Orange Street, Bridgeport, Conn. 
 
 WHITE, TRACY S. . . . First Sergeant 
 
 Company B, 311th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Ferme des Loges, France. 
 October 19, 1918. When the position his com- 
 pany held was enfiladed and communication to 
 the rear cut off, he volunteered to carry a message 
 to the battahon commander after several runners 
 had been killed in the attempt. Crossing ground 
 swept by intense machine-gun and artillery fire, 
 he delivered the message and returned with orders 
 as to the disposition of the company. Home ad- 
 dress, Mrs. Tracy S. White, wife, Ocean Grove, N. J. 
 
 WHITE, WALTER D Private 
 
 Deceased. Company B, 309th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near the Bois des 
 Loges, France, November 1, 1918. While acting 
 as runner. Private White volunteered to carry a 
 message across a long stretch of open country 
 which was subjected to heavy machine-gun and 
 artillery fire. He successfully crossed the space 
 and delivered his message, but in an attempt to re- 
 turn, he was killed by a rain of machine-gun bullets. 
 His conduct served as an inspiration to other run- 
 ners. Next of kin, Mrs. Carrie L. White, mother, 
 Byron, N.Y. 
 
 WHITE, WILBERT WALLACE . . . 
 
 Second Lieutenant 
 
 Deceased. Air Service, 147th Aero Squadron. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action in the regions 
 of Etain and Chambley, France, September 14, 
 1918. While protecting three alUed observation 
 planes in the region of Etain, Lieutenant White was 
 attacked by three Halberstadt fighters. He en- 
 gaged them immediately, successfully fighting 
 them off and leading them all away from the obser- 
 vation planes, which were thus permitted to carry 
 on their work unmolested. While returning home 
 he dived through a cloud to attack an enemy bal- 
 loon near Chambley, bringing it down in flames. 
 Two Fokker scouts then attacked him; and, al- 
 though he was alone, with intrepid courage he at- 
 
 tacked the first Fokker head on, shooting until it 
 went down into a vertical dive out of control. 
 PulHng up sharply, he fired a long burst at the 
 second Fokker as it went over him, putting it to 
 immediate ffight. For the following act of extra 
 ordinary heroism in action near Toul, France, 
 October 10, 1918, Lieutenant White is awarded an 
 Oak Leaf Cluster, to be worn with the Distinguished 
 Service Cross. In command of a patrol of four 
 planes, which was attacked by five German Fok- 
 kers, he attacked the enemy plane which was hard 
 pressing a new pilot. The German Fokker had 
 gotton at the tail of the American plane and was 
 overtaking it. Lieutenant White's gun having 
 jammed, he drove his plane head-on into the Ger- 
 man Fokker, both crashing to earth, 500 meters 
 below. Next of kin, Mrs. W. W. White, Jr., 541 
 Lexington Avenue, New York City. 
 
 WHITE, WILLIAM P Corporal 
 
 Company D, 165th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action in the Argonne, France, October 
 14-29, 1918. Attached to the regimental liaison 
 group. Private White, time and again traversed 
 three kilometers to the front lines, proving the swift- 
 est and surest runner. For three days and nights 
 he worked unceasingly under terrific artillery 
 and machine-gun fire accomplishing his mission, 
 when other runners failed. Home address, Mrs. 
 Carrie White, mother, 418 East 163d Street, 
 New York City. 
 
 WHITED. HOMER ...... Corporal 
 
 Company D, 167th Infantry. He was a member 
 of a patrol of five men which, on March 4, 1918, en- 
 countered an enemy patrol of eleven men, which it 
 attacked and routed, taking two prisoners. Home 
 address, Mrs. Caldonia Whited, mother, 1430 
 Dortmouth, Bessemer, Ala. 
 
 WHITEHEAD, FRANK .... Captain 
 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near St. Etienne, France, October 
 4, 1918. Although severely wounded Captain 
 Whitehead showed exceptional coolness and bravery 
 in his selection of machine-gun sites and in routing 
 the enemy while under heavy machine-gun fire. 
 Home address, Mrs. Joseph Whitehead, 6 Spencer 
 Avenue, Chelsea, Mass. 
 
 WHITEHEAD, LEWIS E. . . . Sergeant 
 Machine Gun Company, 310th Infantry. {For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action at St. Juvin, France, 
 October 16, 1918. Sergeant Whitehead, then cor- 
 poral, after giving first aid to his platoon leader, 
 who had been wounded, took command of the pla- 
 toon and led it in an attack in the face of con- 
 centrated enemy artillery and machine-gun fire, 
 reaching the objective and effectively protecting 
 the exposed flank of the assaulting battalion with 
 his two guns. Home address, Robert E. White- 
 head, father, Elmira, N.Y. 
 
 WHITEMAN, RALPH A Sergeant 
 
 Company D, 312th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Grand-PrS, France, October 
 18, 1918. When his detachment had become dis- 
 organized by sniper and machine-gun fire. Sergeant 
 Whiteman, without regard for personal danger, 
 reorganized his command, and by his gallant ex- 
 ample led his men against the enemy machine-gun 
 position, capturing it and bringing the gun back 
 to our Unes. Home address, Horace S. Whiteman, 
 Clearfield, Pa. 
 
 WHITING, CHARLES W Private 
 
 Deceased. Headquarters Company, 308th In- 
 fantry. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
 Barbanvale, France, September 10, 1918. Private 
 Whiting had charge of maintaining a telephone 
 line from Barbanvale to Blanzy. The hne was 
 under direct observation of the enemy, and the ap- 
 
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 pearance of a lineman was the immediate occasion 
 for shelling by the enemy with field artillery and 
 one-pounders. Private Whiting stuck to his work 
 repairing break after break, until he was mortally 
 wounded by the enemy shell fire. Next of kin, 
 Mrs. A. C. Battles, mother, 66 Main Street, Avon, 
 Mass. 
 
 WHITING, CLINTON L. . First Lieutenant 
 Company A, 308th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near La Harazee, France, Sei>- 
 tember 26-28, 1918. During the advance in the 
 Argonne Forest, Lieutenant Whiting exposed him- 
 self fearlessly to enemy machine-gun and sniper 
 fire while leading his men and consolidating his 
 position, which was in a marsh covered with wire 
 grass and stunted brush. He continued to lead 
 his men with utter disregard for personal danger 
 until he fell seriously wounded by a machine-gun 
 bullet on the afternoon of September 28 near 
 BinarviUe. Home address, D. Clinton Whiting, 
 father. 21 Fulton Street, New York City. 
 
 WHITINGTON, CHARLEY E. . . Private 
 Company I, 28th Infantry. For three days at 
 Cantigny, France, on May 28-30, 1918, he per- 
 formed with great bravery the duties of battaUon 
 gunner without rest. Although wounded, he re- 
 mained on duty under fire until his battalion was 
 relieved. Home address. Miss Gladys I. Whiting- 
 ton, sister, Great Cacapon, W.Va. 
 
 WHITMAN, GUY . . Private (First Class) 
 Company F, 127th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Gesnes, France, October 
 4-20, 1918. During this period. Private Whitman, 
 although many runners had been shot down, re- 
 
 geatedly volunteered and carried messages through 
 eavy enemy barrages, successfully accompUshing 
 his work and thereby sa\ang the lives of many of 
 his comrades. Home address, Mrs. Maud Whitman, 
 mother, 531 Outagamie Street, Appleton, Wis. 
 
 WHITMAN, W. M Colonel 
 
 325th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Fleville and St. Juvin, France, October 
 11-12, 1918. When his regiment was attacked in 
 column before reaching the line which it was to 
 hold Colonel Whitman took command and person- 
 ally led his men into action. Always on the firing 
 line, he led four attacks under heavy fire from at- 
 tillery, machine-guns, and snipers on the hill east 
 of St. Juvin, the fourth of which was successful. 
 He maintained his post of command on or near the 
 front line throughout the engagement and by his 
 personal example of courage inspired his men to val- 
 iant and successful combat. Home address, Mrs. 
 W. M. Whitman, wife, 235 Edgerton Road, Akron, 
 Ohio. 
 
 WHITNEY, LE ROY F Corporal 
 
 Company M, 108th Infantry. For extraordi- 
 nary heroism in action near St. Souplet, France, 
 October 17, 1918. Voluntarily carrying messages 
 under heavy shell and machine-gun fire, he dis- 
 played great bravery and gallantry. In one in- 
 stance he completed the mission of a runner who 
 had been wounded and returned with very impor- 
 tant information as to where the barrage would fall. 
 Home address, Mrs. H. L. Whitney, mother, 
 10 Easterly Avenue, Auburn, N. Y. 
 
 WHITNEY, RALPH L Private 
 
 Deceased. Company C, 112th Machine Gun 
 BattaUon. For extraordinary heroism in action 
 near Montague, France, October 15, 1918. During 
 an attack. Private Whitney was tireless in his eSorts 
 to bring food and water to his comrades. On 
 October 8 he captured 13 Germans without as- 
 sistance and without regard to his personal safety. 
 
 Later, while aiding a wounded comrade he was 
 severely wounded. Next of kin, E. E. Whitney, 
 father, R. F. D. 7, Aim Arbor, Mich. 
 
 WHITSON, LESTER Corporal 
 
 Company E, 131st Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Hamel, Belgium. July 4, 1918. 
 Although severely wounded in the shoulder at the 
 beginning of the engagement, he continued for- 
 ward as squad leader, exhibiting great gallantry 
 and setting an inspiring example to his men. Home 
 address, Mrs. Emma Whitson, mother, 6816 
 Olcott Avenue, Chicago, III. 
 
 WHITSON, ROBERT KENNETH . Captain 
 26th Infantry. When his major was killed near 
 Soissons, France. July 19, 1918, he took command of 
 his battalion and, although wounded, led it for- 
 ward for the succeeding three days to its final ob- 
 jective, and, although wounded again, refused to be 
 evacuated until he had directed the consolidation 
 of his position. Home address, Mrs. R. K. Whit- 
 son, wife. Union City, Tenn. 
 
 WHITTHORNE, HARRY S. . . . Captain 
 140th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Exermont, France, September 28, 1918, 
 and October 1, 1918. He organized a detachment 
 to go 1200 yards in front of our Unes to rescue 
 the wounded in a wood previously occupied. He 
 brought back over 20 of the wounded, who would 
 otherwise have been captured or died from expos- 
 ure, the rescue being effected under heavy machune- 
 gun and artillery fire. Later, when he was the only 
 oflBcer with the battalion, he refused to be evac- 
 uated, though wounded and burned by mustard 
 gas, remaining in command until the battaUon 
 was reUeved. Home address, Sam Whitthorne, 
 620 Second Avenue, San Francisco, Cal. 
 
 WIBERG, ALVIN Sergeant 
 
 Company C, 131st Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action during the Somme offensive, 
 France, August 15, 1918. Blown over the parapet 
 of an outpost when an enemy shell made a direct 
 hit, he, upon regaining consciousness, carried the 
 wounded members of his squad through heavy 
 shell and machine-gun fire to a dressing station. 
 He then drew a new automatic rifle from a nearby 
 dump, and, making his way through heavy fire, 
 established a new outpost, holding it alone against 
 the enemy for 14 hours until relieved. Home ad- 
 dress, Olaf Olsen, uncle, 3740 North Central Park 
 Avenue, Chicago, III. 
 
 WICHART, GEORGE . . Second Lieutenant 
 French Army. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion nearMonthois, France, September 27 to October 
 7, 1918. During the attack on Monthois he volun- 
 tarily undertook the most hazardous missions, fear- 
 lessly traversing ground swept by machine-gun fire 
 and severe bombardment to secure Uaison between 
 neighboring French units and to reconnoiter our 
 first line positions. His reports were invaluable. 
 On the night of October 2 he led a battaUon to its 
 position of attack and personally reconnoitered the 
 line under intense machine-gun and artillery fire, 
 furnishing a splendid example of coolness and 
 utter disregard of danger to the men of the battaUon. 
 
 WICKHAN, GORDON Private 
 
 Headquarters Company, 131st Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action at Chipilly Ridge, 
 France, August 11. 1918. He was on duty with a 
 carrying party, which was severely shelled and 
 gassed while passing through Grassier Wood. In 
 utter diregard of his own personal safety, this cour- 
 ageous soldier made repeated trips into the woods 
 undpr heavy shell fire and rescued wounded soldiers. 
 Home address, G. R. Wickhan, father, care S.S. 
 Albania, Goodrich Transportation Co., Chicago, 
 lU. 
 
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 WICKLIFFE, ROBERT E Private 
 
 Company A, 4th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Grand Ballois Farm, France, 
 July 14-1.5. 1918. After being severely wounded 
 Private Wickliffe remained at his post pr^rforming 
 his duties as a relay runner until relieved. Home 
 address, Mrs. Clara WickUEfe, mother, R. F. D. 4, 
 Warsaw, Mo. 
 
 WIDDIFIELD, CECIL J. . Second Lieutenant 
 6th U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near St. Etienne, France, October 5, 1918. 
 Lieutenant Widdifield voluntarily went forward 
 for a distance of 800 meters under heavy shell fire 
 and rescued a wounded soldier who had been left 
 there the night before when the advance patrols 
 had been withdrawn. Home address, Mrs. Jack 
 Meader, cousin, Seattle, Wash. 
 
 WIESE, EDWIN Private 
 
 Company C, 355th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Essey, France, September 12, 
 1918. He displayed conspicuous gallantry by 
 creeping forward alone under machine-gun fire 
 and capturing two enemy machine-guns, which 
 were holding up the advance of his organization. 
 Home address, Mrs. Louise Wiese, 2514 Harris 
 Avenue, St. Louis, Mo. 
 
 WIGGINS, EDWIN W Sergeant 
 
 Deceased. Company A, 128th Machine Gun 
 Battalion. For extraordinary heroism in action 
 near Baulny, France, September 29, 1918. Ser- 
 geant Wiggins led a machine-gun platoon to a threat- 
 ened portion of the line, under a heavy enemy bar- 
 rage, walking back and forth along the front under 
 heavy enemy fire, encouraging his men and direct- 
 ing the construction of emplacements. He also 
 organized a group of infantrymen, who had be- 
 come separated from their organizations, and put 
 them in the line, supervising their intrenchmenta. 
 This gallant soldier was killed just as this work 
 was completed. Next of kin, T. S. Wiggins, father, 
 506 South Maple Street, Carthage, Mo. 
 
 WIGGLESWORTH, ROBERT . . Captain 
 132d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Consenvoye, France, October 9, 1918. 
 When the two platoons he was leading in attack 
 were held up b.v terrific fire from two machine- 
 guns. Captain Wigglesworth ordered his men to 
 lie down and he, singlehanded rushed one nest, 
 killing the gunner and capturing the crew. He 
 then forced the surrender of the second gun crew. 
 Home address, Mrs. Alfreida Wiggleaworth, wife, 
 Chicago, 111. 
 
 WIGHT, HOWARD M Private 
 
 Company I, 361st Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Gesnes, France, September 
 28, 1918. When his battahon withdrew after at- 
 tacking a hostile position under heavy fire, Private 
 Wight, instead of falling back, organized a party 
 and, in the face of intense machine-gun fire, res- 
 cued 15 wounded soldiers who would otherwise 
 have fallen into the hands of the enemy. He placed 
 the wounded men in a gravel pit and remained the 
 entire night, administering first aid, despite the 
 fact that he himself was nearly exhausted after 
 three davs of fighting. Home address, Bert 
 S. Lamb, 298 Pine Street, South Portland, Me. 
 
 WILBUR, THOMAS A Secretary 
 
 Y. M. C. A, Attached to 6th Machine Gun Bat- 
 talion, U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Jaulny, France, September 13-15, 1918. 
 Dpclining to remain in the rear, Mr. Wilbur attached 
 himself to the Medical Department rendering first 
 aid and bringing in wounded, serving at all times 
 in a most valuable manner. He disregarded an 
 order to return to the rear when it seemed that the 
 
 enemy would launch a counterattack, but remained 
 with the wounded until all were safely evacuated. 
 Home addre.ss, Mrs. T. W. Wilbur, mother, 24 
 Franklin Square, New Britain, Conn. 
 
 WILCOX, GILBERT W. . Private (First Class) 
 Company D, 4th Engineers. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action on the Vesle River, near ViUe 
 Savoy at a time when it was undor a heavy bom- 
 bardment to rescue a wounded officer. Home ad- 
 dress, Mrs. Nathan Wilcox, mother, Linton, Ore. 
 
 WILCOX GLENN E. , Second Lieutenant 
 
 Deceased. Company L, 30th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Jaulgonne, 
 France, July 23, 1918. When his company had 
 reached its objective and was suffering heavy cas- 
 ualties from shell fire, Lieutenant Wilcox rendered 
 valuable assistance in reorganizing the company 
 and caring for the wounded. He remained on duty 
 even though suffering from severe mustard gas 
 burns. Next of kin, Mrs. Louise M. Wilcox, 
 mother, 523 State Line Avenue, Texarkana, Texas. 
 
 WILCOX, RALPH M. . . First Lieutenant 
 5th Regiment U. S M. C. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Letanne, France, November 
 10^11, 1918. Lieutenant Wilcox volunteered for a 
 liaison and successfully accomplished it, displaying 
 marked bravery. Passing through a heavy ar- 
 tillery and machine-gun barrage he pushed through 
 the enemy outpost line, routed one of the outposts, 
 and succeeded in establishing liaison between two 
 battalions at a critical moment. Home addre.ss, 
 Lyman T. Wilcox, father. 520 East Twenty-first 
 Street, North Portland, Ore. 
 
 WILCOXSON, ORVAL . Private (First Class) 
 Machine Gun Company 357th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action in the Argonne, 
 France, October 23, 1918. He was always the first 
 to volunteer as a company runner for dangerous 
 missions, and repeatedly passed through heavy fire 
 to deUver important messages, showing marked 
 personal heroism. Home address, John T. Wil- 
 coxaon. father. Marietta, Okla. 
 
 WILDER, MARSHALL P. . . , Captain 
 354th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Xammcs, France, September 26. 1918. 
 Captain Wilder was in command of a raiding party, 
 which was caught under such heavy machlno-gun 
 fire that the success of the raid was threatened. 
 Taking charge of a combat group, whose leader had 
 become a casualty, this officer charged the hostile 
 strong point and succeeded in clearing it with heavy 
 casualties to the enemy, the reaminder of whom re- 
 treated. Home address, Mrs. Hardy D. Biggs, 
 sister, 216 Wooater Street, Elyria, Ohio. 
 
 WILDER, THOMAS E Corporal 
 
 Deceased. Company F, 137th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Baulny, 
 France, September 28, 1918. After all of his squad 
 but himself had been killed by the explo.sion of a 
 shell, and after half of one hand had been carried 
 away by a piece of shell. Corporal Wilder vahantly 
 continued the combat until he himself was killed. 
 Next of kin, Mrs. Guy Vance, Macksville, Ka. 
 
 WILES, GEORGE L Private 
 
 Machine Gun Company, 120th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Bellicourt, 
 France, September 29, 1918. After his own gun 
 had been knocked out. Private Wiles assi.sted an- 
 other soldier in breaking up an enemy machine-gun 
 nest and turning the captured gun on the enemy, 
 firing about a thousand rounds. When this gun 
 jammed he procured grenades and the rifle of a 
 dead soldier and continued on to the objective. 
 Home address, William Wiles father, R. F. D. 2, 
 Newmarket, Tenn. 
 
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 WILEY, J. E Private 
 
 Company B, 4th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Les Evaux, France, July 
 15-15, 1918. After being badly gassed. Private 
 Wiley continued with his duties as runner, carrying 
 messages through a heavy bombardment to and 
 from the front line. Home address, Mrs. Mary 
 Wiley, mother, 440 San Rafael Street, Colorado 
 Springs, Colo. 
 
 WILKEN, ALT C Private 
 
 Company M, 168th Infantry. He aided mate- 
 rially in the advance against the Prussian Guards 
 near Sergy, France, July 28, 1918. Despite three 
 wounds he continued firing with his automatic rifle 
 until his right hand was shattered. Home address, 
 Mrs. J. C. Wilken 1009 Walnut Street, Atlantic, 
 la. 
 
 WILKERSON, ALFRED .... Private 
 Company B, 2d Engineers. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Jaulny, France, September 12, 
 1918. Private Wilkerson and another soldier 
 who were acting as wire cutters with the first Une 
 of infantry, fought their way forward in advance 
 of their unit and were the first men to enter Jaulny, 
 while it was swept by machine-gun fire, infested 
 with snipers, and still occupied by rear-guard de- 
 tachments of the enemy. After capturing eight 
 Germans in a dugout, they courageously searched 
 the caves in the town and took 55 prisoners. Home 
 address. Myrtle, Mo. 
 
 WILKINS, JOHN . . . Private (First Class) 
 Machine Gun Company, 316th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Verdun, 
 France, November 3 and 4, 1918. Repeatedly 
 volunteering to act as runner. Private Wilkins 
 made several hazardous journeys from headquarters 
 to the machine-gun positions, a distance of 500 
 meters, at all times subjected to intense artillery 
 bombardment. Home address, Mrs. Leah J. 
 Wilkins, wife, Philadelphia, Pa. 
 
 WILKINSON, HAROLD .... Private 
 Company B, 16th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action south of Soissons, France, 
 July 20, 1918. When the enemy was forming for a 
 counter attack he carried messages three times 
 through their heavy barrage, and although in an 
 exhausted condition from that work, he remained 
 with his company throughout the entire operations. 
 Home address, John W. Wilkinson, father, Wil- 
 liams, Iowa. 
 
 WILKINSON, JACK H Private 
 
 Company D, 107th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Ronssoy, France, September 
 29, 1918. During the operations against the 
 Hindenburg line Private Wilkinson left shelter and 
 went forward, crawling on his hands and knees, 
 under heavy machine-gun fire, to the aid of a 
 wounded ofiicer and a wounded soldier. With the 
 assistance of another soldier he succeeded in drag- 
 ging and carrying them back to the shelter of a 
 trench. Home address, Mrs. C. B. Mudge, friend, 
 Halsey Valley, Ky. 
 
 WILKINSON, JOHN L. . . First Sergeant 
 Company G, 140th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Exermont, France, Septem- 
 ber 28, 1918. After being seriously gassed. Ser- 
 geant Wilkinson refused to be evacuated, but re- 
 mained on duty for three days, assisting the officers 
 in maintaining organization with utter disregard 
 for his own safety, until the company was re- 
 lieved becoming so exhausted that he was unable 
 to walk. Home address, George Wilkinson, father, 
 Richmond, Mo. 
 
 WILKINSON, THADDEUS R. . . Sergeant 
 Medical Detachment, 26th Infantry. For extra- 
 ordinary heroism in action at Verdun, France, 
 October 4-9, 1918. Throughout this period 
 Sergeant Wilkinson, with utter disregard for per- 
 sonal danger, rendered first aid to the wounded under 
 heavy artillery and machine gun fire. On October 
 9 he was severely wounded while endeavoring to 
 reach a wounded comrade, passing through the 
 direct fire of the enemy in his gallant attempt. Home 
 address, Mrs. D. J. Wilkinson, Capleville, Tenn. 
 
 WILLARD, HENRY W Corporal 
 
 Company B, Seventh Infantry. In the Bois de 
 Belleau, on June 20, 1918, he went out of his posi- 
 tion for a distance of 75 yards under heavy machine- 
 gun fire, and by rifle fire took possession of one of the 
 guns, brought it back, and proceeded to put it in 
 operation against the Germans. Home address, 
 Mrs. Mary Willard, mother, R. F. D. 22, Brookton, 
 N. Y. 
 
 WILLIAMS, CHARLES F. . Second Lieutenant 
 9th Machine Gun Battalion. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Romagne, France, October 
 11, 1918. Although wounded by a high-explosive 
 shell. Lieutenant Williams refused to be evacuated, 
 but continued leading his platoon in the attack, 
 and successfully defended his positions from counter 
 attack until completely exhausted. Home address, 
 Charles F. WiUiams, Mansfield, Ohio. 
 
 WILLIAMS, CM Captain 
 
 Medical Department, 125th Infantry. For ex- 
 ceptional heroism in action on the Ourcq River 
 July 31 and August 1, 1918; northwest of Cou- 
 longes, France, August 2, 1918; and on the heights 
 overlooking the Vesle River, August 3-7, 1918. 
 During these three periods of severe fighting he 
 maintained a dressing station close to the advanced 
 lines and worked continuously night and day 
 under heavy artillery and machine-gun fire. 
 Home address, J. C. Wilhams, Boston, Ark. 
 
 WILLIAMS, CHARLES V. . . . Corporal 
 Company B, 345th Battahon Tank Corps. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action near Baulny, 
 Meuse, France, September 28, 1918. During an 
 attack on a hedge south of the Montrebeau Woods, 
 Corporal Williams left his tank, which was out of 
 action, and went through the severe rifle, machine- 
 gun, and artillery fire to give first aid to his wound- 
 ed Ueutenant. He then took the wounded offi- 
 cer's place, leading the platoon of tanks to the ob- 
 jective through the intense enemy fire. Home ad- 
 dress, Mrs. Charles V. WilUams, 534 South Forty- 
 ninth Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 
 
 WILLIAMS, FRANK Sergeant 
 
 Company M. 28th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near the Argonne Forest, France, 
 October 9, 1918. In the absence of the platoon 
 commander. Sergeant WilUams displayed great 
 courage and good judgment in leading has platoon 
 in the attack on Hill 263. Although wounded in the 
 advance, he refused to be evacuated, but continued 
 to lead his men under heavy artillery and machi ne-gun 
 fire. He remained with his command until it was 
 reUeved. Home address, Frank WilUams, father, 
 Wellston, Ohio. 
 
 WILLIAMS, FRANK G. . Private (First Class) 
 Headquarters Company, 9th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Medeah 
 Ferme, France, October 3, 1918. While acting as 
 runner. Private WilUams, badly wounded, con- 
 cealed the fact when he reaUzed that his services 
 were badly needed. He ran and deUvered messages 
 throughout the attack and not until objectives 
 were attained and consoUdated would he allow 
 his wound to be dressed. Home address, W. E. 
 WilUams, father, Furnesville, Ind. 
 
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 WILLIAMS. FRANK L. . . First Lieutenant 
 Medical Corps, 168th Infantry. For extra- 
 ordinary heroism in action in Champagne, east 
 of Rheims, France, July 15, 1918, and near the 
 River Ourcq, northeast of Chateau-Thierry, France, 
 July 30, 1918. He voluntarily left a dugout on the 
 Champagne front, and for more than two hours, 
 all the time under shell fire, administered to the 
 needs of wounded men who were lying in the open. 
 During the advance across the River Ourcq he 
 voluntarily remained in exposed positions under 
 heavy shell fire, caring for and dressing the wounded 
 until he was severely injured. Home address, 
 Mrs. F. L. Williams, 2005 University Avenue, 
 Des Moines. la. 
 
 WILLIAMS, FRANK M Captain 
 
 325th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near St. Juvin. France, October 12 and 16, 
 1918. During the operations in the vicinity of St. 
 Juvin this officer demonstrated the highest per- 
 sonal bravery and leadership. On October 12, 
 although he was wounded, he organized a provision- 
 al combat group and led it to a ridge, repulsing an 
 enemy counterattack which threatened our left 
 flank. On October 16 while he was reconnoitering 
 a position for machine-guns he rescued an American 
 soldier from five armed Germans four of whom he 
 killed with his pistol. Later on the same day he 
 saw a hostile skirmish line advancing toward hill 
 182. He rushed a machine-gun forward with which 
 the attack was broken. Home address, Mrs. 
 Clare Williams, wife, 4103^ Franklin Street, 
 Tampa, Fla. 
 
 WILLIAMS, HENRY M. . First Lieutenant 
 76th Field Artillery. For extraordinary heroism 
 in action near Dun-sur-Meuse, France, October 31- 
 November 11, 1918. In command of a detached 
 piece operating with the infantry of the 5th Divi- 
 sion, Lieutenant WiUiams kept his gun close be- 
 hind the attacking waves and skillfully accom- 
 plished the missions assigned to him. This was 
 the first field piece to cross the Meuse. Putting out 
 of action a battery of German 77-mm. guns, by 
 direct fire, he later turned on the retreating enemy 
 after his own ammunition had been exhausted. 
 Home address, Mrs. R. R. Williams, mother, 114 
 Webster Street, Redlands, Cal. 
 
 WILLIAMS, ISHAM R. . Second Lieutenant 
 7th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Fossoy, France, July 21, 1918. Lieute- 
 nant Williams led a patrol across the Marne River 
 under intense machine-gun fire, and when his boat 
 was sunk, twice swam the river to correct the fire 
 of his covering detachment and to bring his patrol 
 to safety after their mission had been accomplished. 
 Home address, Mrs. Mary Lyde Hicks Williams, 
 mother, Fauson, N. C. 
 
 WILLIAMS, JAMES R. . Private (First Class) 
 Company E, 120th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Mazinghein, France, Oc- 
 tober 19, 1918. With another soldier Private Wil- 
 liams volunteered and rescued a wounded comrade 
 from an exposed position in front of the line after 
 two other men had lost their lives in attempting 
 to do so. Home address, Richard E. WilUams, 
 father, Peytonburg, Ky. 
 
 WILLIAMS, JESSE V Sergeant 
 
 Company F, 167th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Haumont, Franco, Septem- 
 ber 15, 1918. When the platoon he commanded 
 was enfiladed successively by two machine-gun 
 uests, he disposed his men so that both nests were 
 captured without casualties. He displayed marked 
 personal heroism in the advance, killing one enemy 
 gunner with the butt of his rifle and bayonetting a 
 
 second. His display of fearlessness was an example 
 that inspired his men. Home address, Mrs. 
 Jennie Williams, mother, Lanett, Ala. 
 
 WILLIAMS, JOE Private 
 
 Company E, 366th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Lesseux, France, September 
 4, 1918. He was a member of a combat group 
 which was attacked by 20 of an enemy raiding 
 party advancing under a heavy barrage and using 
 liquid. The sergeant in charge of the group was 
 killed and several others, including Private Wil- 
 liams, were wounded. Nevertheless, this soldier, 
 with three others, fearlessly resisted the enemy un- 
 til they were driven off. Home address, Mrs. 
 Carrie Gordon, friend, Uniontown, Ala. 
 
 WILLIAM, JOHN F. Jr. . . First Lieutenant 
 120th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Ypres, Belgium, August 2, 1918. He 
 volunteered to destroy an enemy pillbox which hsid 
 caused many casualties in his battalion. With 
 much skill and daring he led a da.vlight patrol, 
 under heavy shell and machine-gun fire, rushed 
 the pillbox, killed or wounded the occupants, and 
 accomplished his mission. Home address, J. F. 
 WiUiams, father, 201 East Liberty Street, Charlotte, 
 N. C. 
 
 WILLIAMS, JOHN J. . . Second Lieutenant 
 165th Infantry. On July 28, 1918, near Villers- 
 sur-Fere, France, when all the other officers of his 
 company had been killed or wounded, he promptly 
 took command, led his men through artillery and 
 machine-gun fire, rushed a machine-gun which was 
 blocking his advance, personally killed four mem- 
 bers of its crew, gained his objective and held it. 
 Home address, Mrs. Lorraine WilUams, 1300 Wis- 
 consin Street, Berlin, Wis. 
 
 WILLIAMS, LOCKWOOD . First Sergeant 
 
 Company I, 60th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Cleryle-Petit, France, 
 November 5, 1918. When his company was held 
 up by a machine-gun nest. First Sergeant (then 
 sergeant) WilUams, with two soldiers, attacked the 
 nest, killed two gunners and captured eight pris- 
 oners. This act made it possible for his company to 
 advance and clear the bridgehead for the crossing 
 of the brigade. Home address, Mrs. Addie Wil- 
 liams, mother, Asheville, N. C. 
 
 WILLIAMS, MACK Private 
 
 Company M, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Medeah Ferme, France, 
 October 3, 1918. Wounded in the hip by shell 
 fire while acting as stretcher bearer. Private Wil- 
 liams remained on duty until his company was re- 
 lieved seven days later. Home address, Alonza 
 WilUams, R. F. D. 1, Wiggans, Miss. 
 
 WILLIAMS, PONTIAC J. Jr. . . . Private 
 Company K, 125th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Hill No. 212, near Sergy, 
 northeast of Chateau-Thierry, France, July 31, 
 1918. He volunteered to go out in front of our 
 lines and bring in a wounded runner. Although he 
 was shot in the face before he reached the runner, 
 he accomplished his mission. Home address, 
 Mrs. Mary Chingman, aunt, R. F. D. 1, Hart, 
 Mich. 
 
 WILLIAMS, RAY Bugler 
 
 Company A, 120th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Vaux, France, October 8-12, 
 1918. Throughout this period Bugler WiUiams, 
 acting as company runner, showed utter disregard 
 for personal safety in carrying messages under fire. 
 October 10, when the advance of his company was 
 checked by enemy machine-gun and direct ar- 
 tillery fire, he carried a message of great impor- 
 tance to battaUon headquarters and returned with 
 
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 an answer, through a hail of bullets and shells. He 
 continued to carry messages until he dropped from 
 sheer exhaustion and even then begged to be per- 
 mitted to resume his duties. Home address, M. T. 
 Williams, father, Lexington, N. C. 
 
 WILLIAMS. RAY T Private 
 
 Deceased. Headquarters Company, 4th In- 
 fantry For extraordinary heroism in action near 
 Grand Ballois Farm, France, July 15, 1918. After 
 several of his comrades had been killed or wounded 
 while attempting to repair telephone lines, Private 
 Williams went out and performed the mission 
 under heavy gas and shell bombardment. Next of 
 kin, Mrs. Elfie Williams, wife, Osgood, Mo. 
 
 WILLIAMS, WALTER Corporal 
 
 Battery B, 18th Field Artillery. For extraor- 
 dinary heroism in action near le Donjon Farm, 
 France, July 15-17, 1918. Despite severe injuries, 
 Corporal Williams remained at his post through 
 a terrific shelling, firing his piece and directing his 
 squad for two days before allowing himself to be 
 evacuated. Home address, Mrs. J. L. Bennett, 
 sister, 2502 Sixth Street, Tuscaloosa, Ala. 
 
 WILLIAMS, WILFRED .... Private 
 Deceased. Company K, 109th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Montblain- 
 ville, France, September 28, 1918. As point of 
 patrol sent out to locate and destroy an enemy 
 machine-gun nest, he exposed himself fearlessly to 
 draw the enemy fire, which instantly killed him. 
 Through his sacrifice and inspired by his bravery, 
 his companions rushed and captured the enemy 
 emplacement. Next of kin, Wilfred Williams, 
 father, Care Ernest F. Falgout, Cut, La. 
 
 WILLIAMS, WILL J Private 
 
 Company E, 131st Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Chipilly Ridge, France, 
 August 8, 1918. Although seriously wounded, he 
 remained on duty, carrying messages across zones 
 swept by heavy fire. He showed marked heroism, 
 his example being an inspiration to those serving 
 with him. Home address, Mrs. Mary Williams, 
 grandmother, 606 East Green Street, Urbana, 111. 
 
 WILLIAMS. WILLIAM C Captain 
 
 109th Infantry. Early in the fighting near 
 Monthurel, France, July 15, 1918, he was wounded 
 three times, but in spite of suffering and loss of 
 blood he refused to leave his men until his battalion 
 was relieved three days later. Home address, 
 Mrs. Gertrude WiUiams, wife, 1721 North Eight- 
 eenth Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 
 
 WILLIAMSON, ALFRED . Private (First Class) 
 Medical Detachment, 370th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Beaume, France. 
 November 8, 1918. Private Williamson was as- 
 signed to duty at the first-aid station, but volun- 
 teered to accompany the attacking lines to more 
 expeditiously attend to the wounded. During the 
 advance he constantly exposed himself to the en- 
 emy and under heavy fire to render first aid. 
 Home address, Miss Myrtle Williamson, San 
 Diego, Cal. 
 
 WILLIAMSON, HARRY A. . . . Sergeant 
 Company C, 6th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Romagne, France, October 
 14, 1918. While advancing with his platoon. 
 Sergeant Williamson located the position of an 
 enemy machine-gun. Without assistance he at- 
 tacked the gun and successfully accomplished the 
 capture of both gun and crew. Home address, 
 Mrs. Nellie Williamson, Mena, Ark. 
 
 WILLIAMSON, PHILIP H. . First Lieutenant 
 Ist Antiaircraft Machine Gun Battalion. For 
 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Thiaucourt, 
 France, September 10-26, 1918. He displayed 
 extreme coolness and courage while conducting 
 the advance of his company in the sector near 
 Thiaucourt. He visited daily, under heavy shell 
 fire, his gun positions and made daily reconnais- 
 sances of the lines. When wounded, he refused to 
 be taken to the hospital until he had superin- 
 tended the removal of his men to a place of safety. 
 Home address, Mrs. F. A. WiUiamson, mother, 
 Mt. Washington, Md. 
 
 WILLIAMSON, WILLIAM H. . . Sergeant 
 Company M, 108th Infantry. For extraordi- 
 nary heroism in action near Ronssoy, France, Sep- 
 tember 29, 1918. Sergeant Williamson, in charge 
 of a combat patrol successfully accomplished his 
 mission under heavy shell and machine-gun fire, 
 after three-fourths of his patrol had been killed or 
 wounded. In the same engagement, he success- 
 fully reorganized his company, after all the oflBcers 
 were killed or wounded, and led it in effective 
 combat. Home address, James Williamson, father, 
 176 Van Anden Street, Auburn, N. Y. 
 
 WILLIS. EDWARD . . . First Lieutenant 
 Deceased. 170th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Ronssoy, France, September 
 29, 1918. Lieutenant Willis displayed remarkable 
 gallantry in leading his platoon of machine-guns 
 for more than 2,000 yards under terrific machine- 
 gun fire. Even after being mortally wounded and 
 unable to advance further, he continued to urge 
 his men on. Next of kin, Mrs. Edward WilUa, 
 144 Summit Avenue, Summit, N. J. 
 
 WILLIS, EDWARD S Sergeant 
 
 Company A, 15th Machine Gun Battalion. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Vi6ville-en- 
 Haye, in the St. Mihiel salient. France, September 
 12, 1918. He displayed great courage, determina- 
 tion, and devotion to duty leading his section for- 
 ward to its objective, inspiring his men by his 
 coolness under fire. While consolidating his ob- 
 jective he was severely wounded by shrapnel, but 
 remained in command of his section until over- 
 come by weakness and sent to the rear. His ex- 
 ample was an inspiration to every soldier of his 
 command. Home address, Mrs. Maud WiUis, 
 Durango, Colo. 
 
 WILLIS, PAUL Sergeant 
 
 Deceased. Company K, 14l8t Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne, 
 France, October 8, 1918. Upon the death of his 
 platoon commander. Sergeant WiUis took com- 
 mand of the platoon and led his men in an attack 
 against the enemy. Although wounded several 
 times, he continued to lead his men until killed by 
 machie-gun fire. Next of kin, Daniel Willis, 
 father, China Springs, Texas. 
 
 WILLMOT, WILLIAM H. . Gunnery Sergeant 
 Company M, 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Barricourt, 
 France, November 1-2, 1918. Sergeant Wilmot 
 established an outpost under heavy enemy fire 
 and by cool leadership and unusual daring effected 
 the capture of a hostile machine gun and five 
 prisoners. Home address, Mrs. Esther Wilmot, 
 R. F. D. 2, Milan, Mich. 
 
 WILLS, JOHN H Major 
 
 Deceased. First Regiment Engineers. Adjutant 
 of his brigade at Berzy-le-Sec, France, July 21, 
 1918, he repeatedly displayed great bravery, mak- 
 ing trips among troops under violent fire, and by 
 his courage and initiative contributed materially 
 to the success of the engagement. Home address, 
 Mrs. James T. Anderson, Auburn, Ala. 
 
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 WILSON, CARLISLE R. . First Lieutenant 
 Deceased. 139th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Montblainville, France, 
 September 27, 1918. In order to ostablish and main- 
 tain liaison with the adjacent division, Lieutenant 
 Wilson, although wounded, led his men along the 
 valley of the Aire River and across a bridge through 
 the heaviest kind of artillery and machine-gun fire. 
 He died soon after this exploit from the wounds re- 
 ceived. Next of kin, Judge J. C. Wilson, father, 
 Bethany, Mo. 
 
 WILSON, CASEL Private 
 
 Company G, 28th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 18, 
 1918. In order to stop artillery fire which was 
 causing heavy losses in our ranks he, with another 
 soldier, rushed 300 yards to the front, attacked a 
 machine-gun strong point and a 77-mm. artillery 
 gun, captured the position and the gun, killed two, 
 and captured 13 of the enemy. Home address, 
 Isaac Wilson, R. F. D. 9, ChilUcothe, Ohio. 
 
 WILSON, EARLE W Sergeant 
 
 Company M, IGSth Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action, near Sergy, France, July 28, 
 1918. Showing great personal bravery and con- 
 tempt of danger at all times during the attack 
 on Hill 212, he maneuvered his platoon so skill- 
 fully as to capture a machine-gun position with 
 four of its occupants, after which he operated the 
 two enemy guns thus taken against the retreating 
 Germans. Home address, Mrs. Earl W. Wilson, 
 Jefferson, la. 
 
 WILSON. FRED T. . . Second Lieutenant 
 16th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Soissons, France, July IS, 1918. 
 Wounded early in the engagement. Lieutenant 
 Wilson refused to be evacuated and remained with 
 his platoon throughout the day's fighting, until the 
 objective was reached. Although he was suffering 
 acute pain from his wounds, he personally attacked 
 several machine-gun nests and aided other wounded 
 men. Home address, Fred Wilson, father, Beach 
 Avenue, Mamaroneck, N. Y. 
 
 WILSON, GUY M Major 
 
 125th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action while cpmmanding the leading battalion in 
 the successful advance from Courmont to Mont St. 
 Martin, France, from July 31 to August 5, 1918. 
 including the forced crossing of the Ourcq River 
 and several engagements, and especially at Les 
 Jamblet, where he personally led the successful 
 charge of his battalion. Home address, Mrs. 
 Bertha A. Wilson, wife, 221 Patterson Block, 
 Flint, Mich. 
 
 WILSON, HARVEY . . Second Lieutenant 
 372d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Bussy Farm, France, September 28-29, 
 1918. After being hit by a shell splinter he con- 
 tinued to lead his platoon against the enemy posi- 
 tion until he was again hit by another shell frag- 
 ment and had to be carried from the field. His 
 example of devotion to duty and hi."! courage in- 
 spired the men of the platoon to continue the at- 
 tack successfully. Home address, Mrs. Mary 
 Wilson, mother, 14 Cherry Street, Boston, Mass. 
 
 WILSON, HAZEN P Private 
 
 Company C, 125th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Gesncs, France, October 9, 
 1918. Private Wilson displayed exceptional cour- 
 age and bravery while carrying messages from his 
 company in the line to his regimental post of com- 
 mand. While carrying messages he passed through 
 areas swept by a terrific enemy fire. He was re- 
 peatedly knocked down by the shell explosions, and 
 had his rifle broken and his pack torn from his back 
 by the force of the exploding shells, but success- 
 
 fully completed his mission, delivering messages 
 which were of great value in the success of the oper- 
 ation. Home address, Mrs. J. S. Wilson, 1776 
 Sootten Avenue, Detroit, Mich. 
 
 WILSON, JAMES M. . . Second Lieutenant 
 126th Infantry. He returned under fire into en- 
 emy barbed-wire near Ammertzviller, Alsace, 
 the night of July 8, 1918, to recover two of his 
 patrol who were missing after a raid, and, although 
 painfully wounded himself brought them safely to 
 the American trenches, concealing the fact of his 
 injury until he had succeeded in his undertaking 
 and fainted from exhaustion. Home address, 
 C. S. Wilson, father, 1120 South West Street, 
 Kalamazoo. Mich. 
 
 WILSON, JOSEPHUS B. . . First Lieutenant 
 Deceased. 15th Machine Gun Battalion. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Cunel, 
 France, October 12, 1918. Lieutenant Wilson 
 skillfully led a portion of his company through a 
 terrific hostile barrage, establishing them in shell 
 holes where the guns were set up. He then re- 
 turned through the same barrage and, assembling 
 his reserve platoon, started in the direction of the 
 enemy, but while leading his men to the attack, he 
 was mortally wounded and died upon the field. 
 Next of kin, Mrs. Ellsworth Wilson, mother, 
 Athens, Tenn. 
 
 WILSON, MERRITT, . . First Lieutenant 
 125th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Reddy Farm, France, August 2, 1918. 
 With a party of 30 men. Lieutenant Wilson led the 
 advance on the Bois Chenet, where a full company 
 of Germans, supported by machine-guns, were 
 encountered. Due to his splendid leadership and 
 example, this resistance was overcome and the 
 woods were taken. Although suffering great pain 
 from a broken ear drum, caused by the explosion 
 of a shell. Lieutenant Wilson immediately led his 
 party to the flank of the battalion, where numerous 
 attempts of the enemy to retake the woods were 
 repulsed. He refused to leave his company for 
 first aid until darkness had brought an end to the 
 advance. Home address, Mrs. MoUie Griswold, 
 sister, 203 Seventh Street, Calumet, Mich. 
 
 WILSON, ROBERT M Private 
 
 Deceased. Company I, 118th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Brancourt, 
 France, October 8, 1918. Private Wilson, who was 
 a Lewis gunner, encountered an enemy machine- 
 gun nest containing four Germans who were in- 
 flicting heavy casualties on the right platoon 
 of the company. He opened fire with his Lewis 
 gun and then charged the nest, firing as he advanced 
 and killing all the occupants of the post. On Oc- 
 tober 17, 1918, Private Wilson was killed while on 
 duty with his company. Next of kin, David Y. 
 Wilson, father. Great Falls, S. C. 
 
 WILSON, ROGERS M Captain 
 
 18th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Soissons, France, July 18-22, 1918. 
 Throughout this period Captain Wilson led his 
 company against the enemy in a masterly manner, 
 displaying exceptonal judgment, energy, and con- 
 spicuous gallantry until he received a severe wound 
 which permanently disabled his right arm. Home 
 address, Mrs. R. M. Wilson, wife, 357 College Street, 
 Macon, Ga. 
 
 WILSON, SHUG Private 
 
 Company D, 105th Engineers. For extraordi- 
 nary heroism in action near Vellicourt, France, 
 September 28, 1918. After his company had taken 
 shelter from a terrific bombardment of shell and 
 machine-gun fire. Private Wilson volunteered and 
 went to the aid of a wounded comrade who was 
 lying 100 yards out on a shell-swept area. He gave 
 
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 first-aid treatment, after which he carried him 
 back to the dressing station. Home address, 
 Mrs. Mary Jones Wilson, Wilder, Tenn. 
 
 WILSON, THOMAS J Private 
 
 Company K, 117th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Fremont, France, October 
 7, 1918. After his platoon had reached its objec- 
 tive in an exhausted condition and without food or 
 water, he voluntarily exposed himself to heavy fire 
 to get rations and canteens from dead soldiers, who 
 had fallen in exposed positions, and distributed 
 these among the men of his platoon. Later, he 
 carried an imporant message over ground sub- 
 jected to intense artillery fire, and, with three 
 other soldiers, carried a wounded officer to a dress- 
 ing station, over ground commanded by the en- 
 emy positions. Home address, Mrs. Jennie Wilson, 
 mother, 1501 East Thirteenth Street, Chat- 
 tanooga, Tenn. 
 
 WILT. PERRY W Private 
 
 Company C, 311th Machine Gun Battalion. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action near Mont- 
 faucon, France, September 29, 1918. While per- 
 forming his duties as company runner he passed 
 through an intensely shelled area on six different 
 occasions and expressed a willingness to make 
 several more trips, as the situation required. While 
 making his last journey across the area he was 
 severely wounded. Home address, Mrs. Eliz- 
 abeth V. Wilt, mother. R. F. D. 2. Swanton, Md. 
 
 WINANT, FREDERICK. Jr. . First Lieutenant 
 30th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action at Mezy, France, July 15, 1918. Lieutenant 
 Winant was in command of the Stokes' mortar 
 platoon of his regiment at the beginning of the 
 German attack of July 15, when all but two of his 
 guns were blown out of their pits by enemy fire. 
 Changing the location of his two remaining guns, 
 he continued to fire on the Germans as they crossed 
 the Marne. and when he was no longer able to do 
 so he withdrew his men, numbering about 20, 
 and assisted in holding back the enemy, approach- 
 ing from three sides. Regardless of personal 
 danger, he remained on duty throughout the 
 action, refusing to accept first aid. though he 
 had been twice wounded. Home address. Chnton 
 Gilbert, uncle, 48 East Fiftieth Street. New York 
 City. 
 
 WINCENCIAK, WILLIAM . . . Sergeant 
 6th Machine Gun Battahon, U. S. M. C. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Blanc Mont, 
 France. October 4, 1918. When his platoon com- 
 mander was killed Sergeant Wincenciak took 
 charge of the platoon under heavy shell fire, but was 
 immediately seriously wounded. He then turned 
 over his orders to next in command, ordered 
 stretcher bearers to carry another man away 
 first and waited until they had returned. 
 Home address, Matt Wincenciak, 341 Lord Street, 
 Dunkirk, N.Y. 
 
 WINCHENBAUGH. WOLCOTT . Corporal 
 Company E. 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. On 
 April 22. 1918, when the patrol of which he was a 
 member was rushed by superior numbers near 
 the enemy's trenches, he displayed exceptional 
 coolness and courage before and after the wounding 
 of his leader. Second Lieutenant A. L. Sundval. 
 whom he rescued from the hands of the enemy, 
 and half dragged and half carried back to his own 
 Unes. Home address, L. P. Winchenbaugh, 
 father, 22 Dana Avenue, Hyde Park, Mass. 
 
 WINCHESTER, E. E Sergeant 
 
 Deceased. Company M, 111th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near La Chene 
 Tondu. France, October 4-5, 1918. After three at- 
 tempts had failed to bomb out enemy machine-gun 
 
 nests, which were holding up the advance of his 
 company. Sergeant Winchester voluntarily led a 
 fourth patrol. He made his way to a point close to 
 the nests and pressed on, even after all the members 
 of his patrol had been killed or wounded. Though 
 finally killed, his efforts were instrumental in un- 
 covering the nests, which were soon after destroyed. 
 Next of kin. Miss Dorothy Winchester, sister. 
 Golf. lU. 
 
 WINDSOR, MERLE R Corporal 
 
 Company D, 12th Machine Gun Battalion. 
 For extraordinary herism in action near Haut 
 Vesnes, France, July 19, 1918. Although severely 
 wounded by a flanking machine-gun fire. Corporal 
 Windsor remained with his gun crew in an exposed 
 position and under a sweeping artillery and ma- 
 chine-gun fire. He received aid from members of 
 his company and remained on duty with the platoon 
 until the company had withdrawn and he had been 
 ordered to the aid station. Home address, Arthur 
 H. Windsor, father, 12 Terminal Place, Campbello, 
 Mass. 
 
 WINES, PEARL J Sergeant 
 
 Company E, 358th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action north of Fey-en-Heye, France, 
 September 12, 1918. Upon encountering a party 
 of five Germans, one of whom wounded him in the 
 side, Sergeant Wines, unaided, engaged the entire 
 number, killing three and capturing the other two. 
 Home address, Mrs. Ima Campbell, mother. 406 
 Cheyenne Street, Bartlesville, Okla. 
 
 WINESTOCK, JAMES E. . Private (First Class) 
 Company M, 165th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Landres-et-St. George. 
 France. October 14. 1918. Private Winestock 
 showed an utter disregard of personal danger by 
 repeatedly carrying messages from his company 
 commander to the platoon commanders, through 
 an area swept by heavy shell, machine-gun, 
 and rifle fire, in full view of enemy snipers who 
 were firing upon him. On one trip he found 11 
 men who were without a leader, and he personally 
 led them in combat against the enemy. Home ad- 
 dress, Mrs. Ellen Winestock, mother, 244 East 
 Twenty-eighth Street. New York City. 
 
 WININGER. LAWRENCE . . . Sergeant 
 Company C. 60th Artillery, Coast Artillery 
 Corps. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
 Montblainville. France. October 4. 1918. Sergeant 
 Winninger ran with a litter into an area under heavy 
 shell fire, in effort to save a wounded comrade. 
 He succeeded in getting the soldier on the Utter, 
 but before he was able to carry him to place of 
 safety, a shell struck almost directly beneath the 
 litter, kilhng the wounded man and wounding 
 Sergeant Wininger severely. Home address, 
 Samuel Wininger, father, French Lick, Ind. 
 
 WINSLOW, ALAN F. . . Second Lieutenant 
 94th Aero Squadron, Air Service. For extra- 
 ordinary heroism in action in the Toul sector 
 on June 6, 1918. While on a patrol, consisting of 
 himself and two other pilots, he encountered an 
 enemy biplane at an altitude of 4,000 meters near 
 St. Mihiel, France. He promptly and vigorously 
 attacked, and after a running fight extending far 
 beyond the German lines shot his foe down in 
 flames near Thiacourt. Home address, W. H. 
 Winslow, father, 2628 Hampden Court, Chicago, 
 lU. 
 
 WINSLOW, JESSE Corporal 
 
 Company H, 103d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bois de St. Remy, France, 
 September 12. 1918. Rushing from shell hole to 
 shell hole. Corporal Winslow reached an enemy 
 trench; and, having flanked a machine-gun killed 
 
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 the gunner and took the remaining members of the 
 crew as prisoners. Home address, Mrs. Sarah 
 Winslow, mother, Box No. 155, East Cyne, Conn. 
 
 WINTERS, RAY Sergeant 
 
 Company B, 110th Engineers. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Baulny, France, September 
 30, 1918. In the face of an enemy counterattack 
 and while exposing himself to intense machine- 
 gun and artillery fire, he advanced 300 yards be- 
 yond our lines to rescue a wounded soldier. He 
 administered first aid to the wounded man and 
 then carried him back to our lines. Home address, 
 Mrs. Emma Winters, 1014 Barnett Avenue, 
 Kansas City, Kan. 
 
 WINTERS, RAYMOND C. . First Lieutenant 
 Company G, 28th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action in the Meuse-Argonne Sector, 
 France, September 26, 1918. When the advance 
 of his company was held up by machine-gun fire 
 from a strong enemy position, Lieutenant Winters 
 led hia platoon forward with utter disregard for his 
 personal safety. He succeeded in flanking the enemy 
 position with a squad of riflemen and an automatic 
 rifle team, and by personally directing their fire 
 silenced the enemy machine guns, and thereby 
 assisted greatly in the capture of the position to- 
 gether with 80 prisoners. Home address, Frank T. 
 Winters, father, 30 East Twelfth Street, Whitestone, 
 N. Y. 
 
 WINTHROP, DUDLEY M. . . . Sergeant 
 Company H, 165th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Sector Auberive, France, 
 July 16th, 1918. After repeated attempts to res- 
 cue a wounded soldier in a communication trench 
 held by the enemy had failed, he went out in the. 
 face of heavy machine-gun fire, rescued the 
 wounded man and dressed his wounds. Home ad- 
 dress. Charles Winthrop, 1433 Boscobel Avenue, 
 Highbridge, N. Y. 
 
 WINTHROPE, JOHN H. . . First Sergeant 
 Company A, 168th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near the river Ourcq, northeast 
 of Chateau-Thierry, France, July 30, 1918. Ser- 
 geant Winthrope took command of his com- 
 pany when all the officers were killed or wounded, 
 and handled it with extreme courage, coolness and 
 skill under an intense artillery bombardment and 
 machine-gun fire, during an exceptionally difficult 
 attack. Home address, Mrs. J. Winthrope, mother. 
 Summit Grove Avenue, Bryn Mawr, Pa. 
 
 WINTON, DAVID JUDSON, Second Lieutenant 
 Company C, 345th Battalion, Tank Corps. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Exermont. 
 France, October 4, 1918. Lieutenant Winton 
 (then sergeant) ran his tank into the wood to re- 
 duce a machine-gun nest, but it was hit and set 
 on fire. He and the driver were wounded as they 
 left the tank, but advanced on the nest and were 
 both wounded the second time. While attempting 
 to reach his companion, who had been hit the third 
 time, Lieutenant Winton was again wounded, but 
 reached the driver. They then took cover and re- 
 mained until darkness, when Lieutenant Winton 
 made his way back to our lines, being hit three 
 more times while returning. Home address, 
 C. J. Winton, father, 1324 Mt. Curve Avenue, 
 Minneapolis, Minn. 
 
 WINTRODE. JOHN H Sergeant 
 
 Company A, 168th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 
 heroism in action near the River Ourcq, northeast 
 
 of Chateau-Thierry, France, July 30, 1918. He 
 
 t ook command of his company when all his officers 
 
 ere killed or wounded and handled it with ex- 
 
 eme courage, coolness, and skill under an intense 
 
 artillery bombardment and machine-gun fire dur- 
 ing an exceptionally difficult attack. Home address, 
 Winterset, Iowa. 
 
 WIRTH, THOMAS F Major 
 
 355th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near the Bois de Mort-Mare, France, Sep- 
 tember 12, 1918. When his battalion was held up 
 by numerous German machine-gun nests Major 
 Wirth walked out in front in the face of violent 
 fire and led his battalion in capturing eight machine- 
 guns and 12 prisoners. Home address, Mrs. Alice 
 Wirth, wife, Mountain View, Mo. 
 
 WISCHMEIER, OTTO T Private 
 
 Company L, 117th Infantry- For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Busigny, France, October 
 9, 1918. Voluntarily accompanying a party sent 
 out to attack machine-gun posts. Private Wisch- 
 mier, armed only with a rifle and bayonet, en- 
 tered an enemy dugout alone and captured a num- 
 ber of Germans. Home address, C. G. Wisch- 
 meier, father. West Burlington, la. 
 
 WISE, CHARLES E Captain 
 
 132d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Bois de Foret, France, October 12, 
 1918. While leading his company in an advance 
 from the Bois de Pays to the Bois de Foret, Cap- 
 tain Wise was severely wounded, but continued to 
 lead his men until he became so weak that he was 
 unable to advance further. He then directed the 
 advance of hiis company from the shelter of a shell 
 hole until the command could be turned over to 
 the first sergeant, all the other officers having be- 
 come casualties. Home address, Mrs. Charles F. 
 Wise, mother, 226 Byron Street, Mankato, Minn. 
 
 WISEMAN, RUFUS E Corporal 
 
 Company H, 166th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action northeast of Chateau-Thierry, 
 France, July 29, 1918, to August 2, 1918. He was 
 in charge of a detail for carrying ammunition to a 
 machine-gun section. He had performed his duties 
 and had been given permission to withdraw to the 
 rear, but he remained with his detail for four days 
 on the firing line under a heavy bombardment and 
 machine-gun fire, assisting the machine-gun 
 crew. During these four days he was suffering 
 from the effects of gas but refused to be evacuated. 
 Home address, WilUam Wiseman, father, Richmond 
 Dale, Ohio. 
 
 WISHER, ROBERT F Private 
 
 Company A, 301st Battalion, Tank Corps. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action near Ronssoy, 
 France, September 29, 1918. After aiding in res- 
 cuing the woundeed from his tank, which had been 
 struck by a shell. Private Wisher, with Corpora 
 Albert F. Neil, dismounted machine-guns from the 
 tank and operated them against the enemy until 
 these were put out of action. They then secured 
 rifles and hand grenades and organized an attack 
 on the enemy trenches, which they captured and 
 held until depletion of their numbers forced them 
 to fall back. Later they joined Australian troops 
 and fought with them throughout the remainder of 
 the day. Home address, Mrs. E. J. Wisher, 
 mother, 2115 Master Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 
 
 WITHERELL, WILLIAM R. . First Lieutenant 
 168th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Cote de Chatillon, France, October 
 15-16, 1918. While in command of an assaulting 
 company, which was without other officers, he 
 displayed unhesitating devotion to duty and cour- 
 age during the offensive operations at Cote da 
 Ch&tillon. Brilliantly leacling his company in 
 an attack over open ground swept by \'iolent ma- 
 chine-gun fire, he captured 63 prisoners and four 
 officers and directed the organizarion of the cap- 
 
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 tiired positions in disregard of all danger. On the 
 next day, after severe hand-to-hand fighting, he 
 drove off and completely broke up a pending coun- 
 terattack, furnishing a splendid example of calm- 
 ness, decision, and courage at a very critical time. 
 Home address, Arthur J. Witherell, 124 Church 
 Street, North Adams, Mass. 
 
 WITMER, GEORGE Corporal 
 
 Company G, 29th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Nonsard, France, September 
 12, 1918. Accompanied by another soldier. 
 Corporal Witmer attacked and destroyed an en- 
 emy machine-gun nest, using only his rifle and bay- 
 onet. Home address, Mrs. Mary Witmer, mother, 
 R. F. D. 1, Manchester. Pa. 
 
 WITOWSKI, MICHAEL .... Corporal 
 Company G, 56th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Vilcey-sur-Trey, France, 
 November 2, 1918. After Corporal Witowski and 
 two wounded comrades had become separated 
 from their platoon and were almost entirely sur- 
 rounded by the enemy. Corporal Witowski di- 
 rected the fire of his men, killing and wounding 
 several of the enemy and holding the position un- 
 til assistance arrived from his platoon. Home ad- 
 dress, John Witowski, father, R. F. D. 1, Rinder- 
 brook, N.Y. 
 
 WITT, GEORGE D 
 
 Pharmacist's Mate (Third Class) 
 U. S. N. Attached to 6th Machine Gun Bat- 
 talion, U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near St. Etienne-Arnes, France, October 6, 
 1918. Pharmacist's Mate Witt displayed remark- 
 able bravery and coolness in giving medical aid to 
 wounded marines while going forward with the 
 assault waves during the attack north of Blano 
 Mont Ridge and near St. Etienne-Arnes, France, 
 on October 6, 1918. Late in the afternoon on the 
 same date, while giving first aid to a wounded 
 marine in an advance machine-gun post, he was 
 •hot and seriously wounded by an enemy sniper. 
 Home address, G. M. Witt, Harrington, Wash. 
 
 WITT. WALTER S Sergeant 
 
 Company D, 353d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action in Bois de Bantheville, France, 
 October 22, 1918. Although wounded in the face by 
 machine-gun fire, Sergeant Witt refused to go to 
 the first-aid station for treatment, remaining with 
 his platoon throughout the engagement, until the 
 objective was reached and the position consolidated. 
 Home address, Mrs. Mamie Witt, wife, R. F. D. 6, 
 Paola, Kan. 
 
 WITTE, LOUIS Sergeant 
 
 Company F, 127th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Roncheres, France, July 30, 
 1918. When all the other members of his auto- 
 matic rifle squad had been killed or wounded Ser- 
 geant Witte (then a private) took the dead gunner's 
 automatic rifle and kept it in action against the 
 enemy. Considerable enemy machine-gun fire was 
 thereby drawn upon his and he was wounded, but 
 he nevertheless continued to maintain an effective 
 fire while the remainder of his company was with- 
 drawing. He remained at his post firing until the 
 entire company had withdrawn. Home address, 
 Mrs. Amelia Witte, mother. R. F. D. 2, Box 109, 
 Wittenburg, Wis. 
 
 WITTEN, CLARENCE Private 
 
 Company A, 26th Infantry. He fearlessly ex- 
 posed himself to fire near Soissons, France, July 
 20, 1918, in order to obtain effective positions from 
 which to fire upon enemy machine-gun nests, con- 
 tinuing this valuable work until seriously wounded. 
 Home address, E. D. Witten, Herone, Ky. 
 
 WOERMAN, AUGUST Private 
 
 Company A, 321st Machine Gun Battalion. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action near Sommer- 
 ance, France, October 15, 1918. Although wounded 
 by shrapnel, Private Woerman remained on duty 
 throughout the entire night and, after having his 
 wounds dressed, insisted on returning for duty. He 
 was again wounded the following day, once more 
 disregarding his wound and continuing on duty. 
 Home address, Mrs. Lottie Woerman, mother, 
 6093^ Tenth Street, Quincy, 111. 
 
 WOLL, HERMAN Private 
 
 Ambulance Company 357. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Vilcey-sur-Trey, France, 
 September 12, 1918. With another soldier. Private 
 Woll left the shelter of a wood and went forward 
 to rescue a soldier who had fallen wounded on a hill 
 under constant machine-gun and shell fire. While 
 they were carrying him back on a litter, he was 
 again wounded, and the litter was struck twice by 
 machine-gun bullets, but they succeeded in carry- 
 ing him back to safety, thereby saving his life. 
 Home address, Mrs. Mina Myhre, 821 East Dea 
 Moines Street, Estherville, la. 
 
 WOLLERT, EDWARD J Corporal 
 
 79th Company, 6th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Thiacourt. 
 France, September 15, 1918. At the risk of his life, 
 Corporal Wollert went to the aid of a wounded of- 
 ficer who was a prisoner in the hands of six Ger- 
 mans. With his pistol he shot two of them, while 
 the officer killed two others. He captured the two 
 remaining Germans and forced them to carry the 
 wounded officer back to our lines. Home address, 
 Louis Wollert, father, Rural Delivery, Friendship, 
 Wis. 
 
 WOMACK, JOHN H Private 
 
 Machine Gun Company, 5th Regiment, U. S. M. 
 C. For extraordinary heroism in action near Beau- 
 mont, France, November 7, 1918. Private Wo- 
 mack was wounded early in the attack, but he re- 
 fused to be evacuated, and continued in the ad- 
 vance for five days, until he was rendered helpless 
 by a second wound. Home address, John Womack, 
 father, Wallowa, Ore. 
 
 WOOD, ALTON P. , . . Second Lieutenant 
 167th Infantry. While on patrol in No Man's 
 Land in the vicinity of Ancreville on the night of 
 May 3-4, 1918, he displayed great courage and de- 
 votion to duty in continuing to direct his men after 
 having been mortally wounded, and refusing aid 
 until he was assured of the safety of his men. 
 Home address, Nathan L. Wood, father, 327 
 Huntington Avenue, Boston, Mass. 
 
 WOOD, DOLPH Private 
 
 Company 55, 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Vierzy, France, 
 July 19, 1918. Corporal Montag and Privates 
 Mclntyre, Messinger and Wood captured a ma- 
 chine gun which was holding up the company of 
 marines, killing the entire crew. To accomplish 
 this hazardous and daring work it was necessary 
 for them to expose themselves to the fire of this 
 gun. Even though Corporal Montag and Privates 
 Mclntyre and Messenger were wounded during the 
 advance, the party continued and succeeded. 
 Home address, Mrs. Alice Wood, mother, Madi- 
 son, 111. 
 
 WOOD, MEREDITH . . First Lieutenant 
 
 308th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Badonvillers, France, June 30, and near 
 Chery Chartreuve, France, August 24, 1918. 
 Accompanied by only one noncommissioned of- 
 ficer. Lieutenant Wood, acting as signal officer, pen- 
 etrated the enemy's front line and bravely patrolled 
 their territory, following a wire which was thought 
 
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 to lead to a listening post. He cut the wire and re- 
 turned to our lines with valuable information. On 
 August 24, when a direct hit was made on the build- 
 ing occupied by regimental headquarters, he was 
 severely gassed when he removed his mask to aid 
 a mortally wounded soldier, and to search for others 
 who might have been overcome. Home address, 
 Dr. John Scott Wood, father, 172 Sixth Avenue, 
 Brooklyn, N.Y. 
 
 WOOD, WILLIAM EDWARD . . . Private 
 Company E, 118th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near the La Selle River, France, 
 October 17, 1918. When his squad had become 
 separated from the company in a dense fog, 
 Private Wood immediately attached himself and 
 his squad to a company in the attacking wave and 
 continued in the advance. He worked forward with 
 a Lewis gun and so placed it that he delivered so 
 severe a fire upon an enemy machine-gun nest that 
 the crew deserted it. He continued firing until his 
 gun was completely demolished by an enemy shell. 
 Not daunted by this. Private Wood secured a rifle 
 and continued to pour the fire of his whole squad 
 upon the retreating enemy, killing many of them. 
 Home address, G. W. H. Wood, father, Greer, S. C. 
 
 WOOD, WILLIAM J Sergeant 
 
 Company D, 4th Engineers. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Villesavoye, France, August 
 11, 1918. Although his eyes had been burned by 
 gas, he volunteered for duty and assisted in the 
 construction of an artillery bridge across the Vesle 
 River, under constant machine-gun and artillery 
 fire, setting a conspicuous example of personal 
 bravery and devotion to duty. Home address, 
 Mrs. Catherine Vanderdenter, sister, New Caatle, 
 Ind. 
 
 WOODARD, WILLIE L Private 
 
 Company C, 117th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Geneve and Poncheaux, 
 France, October 8, 1918. Early on the morning 
 of October 8, Private Woodard was painfully 
 wounded by severe machine-gun fire, which also 
 riddled his gas mask. Unmindful of his sufTering 
 and despite the fact that he had no protection from 
 gas, he continued to press on with his company un- 
 til he fell exhausted and was evacuated. Home 
 address, John H. Woodard, father, R. F. D. 7, 
 Ripley, Tenn. 
 
 WOODS, HARRY MELVIN . . . Sergeant 
 Company D, Ist Gas Regiment. For extraordi- 
 nary heroism in action near Montfaucon. France, 
 September 20, 1918. While his position was un- 
 der heavy and continuous bombardment of both 
 gas and high-explosive shells he voluntarily left 
 his dugout and put gas masks on 900 soldiers, 
 giving his own mask to one of them, and thus sav- 
 ing their lives. After being severely gassed by the 
 explosion of a shell, one piece of which struck him, 
 he continued to administer aid to the other wound- 
 ed, and quit when his eyes were swelling shut and 
 he was completely exhausted. Home address, 
 B. H. Woods, father, Farmington, N. M. 
 
 WOODS, HOWARD S Sergeant 
 
 Company F, 142d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near St. Etienne, France, Oc- 
 tober 8, 1918. After all the officers of his company 
 had become casualties. Sergeant Woods, though 
 himself wounded severely, remained at his post 
 and reorganized his company under heavy ma- 
 chine-gun and artillery fire, thereby making pos- 
 sible its further advance. Home address, Henry 
 T. Woods, father, Wewaka, Okla. 
 
 WOODSMALL, WILLIAM . . . Corporal 
 Company A, 131st Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Consenvoye, France, Oc- 
 tober 10, 1918. He left our Unes on his own in- 
 
 itiative, and advancing alone against a German 
 machine-gun nest, killed the crew and brought 
 back their machine-gun. He showed marked 
 coolness and bravery, with utter disregard for the 
 heavy fire to which he was subjected. Home 
 address, Mrs. A. Woodsmall, mother, 1112 West 
 College Street, Little Rock, Ark. 
 
 WOODVILLE, JOSEPH PRESTON . Private 
 Company B, 112th Machine Gun Battalion. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action in the Bois de 
 Consenvoye, France, October 15, 1918. Private 
 Woodville remained at his gun until the position 
 was destroyed, the other gun sentry killed, and he 
 himself wounded. He refused first aid until the 
 bombardment had lifted and kept up the morale 
 of the other members of his section by his heroism 
 and cheerfulness. Home address, Mrs. Bessie 
 Woodville, mother, Earlehurst, Va. 
 
 WOODWARD, DUDLEY W. . . . Captain 
 _ 9th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Soissons, France, July 18, 1918. Ad- 
 vancing with his company in the face of withering 
 machine-gun fire. Captain Woodward attacked a 
 nest of ten machine-guns and a battery of field 
 guns, which were holding up the attack. In spite 
 of the additional hazard of heavy enfilading fire 
 from enemy artillery on the left, he succeeded 
 with his mission. On another occasion he broke 
 up an enemy counterattack formation by placing 
 an automatic rifle team in an exposed position and 
 disorganized the enemy with a harassing fire. 
 Home address, Mrs. Anna Woodward, mother, 
 New Amsterdam, Ind. 
 
 WOODWARD, FREDERICK A. . . Private 
 Battery E, 42d Artillery, Coast Artillery Corps. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action near Suippes, 
 Marne, France, July 14-15, 1918. Private Wood- 
 ward, acting as runner during an engagement, kept 
 up his work throughout the bombardment. On the 
 trip he was wounded by a bursting shell, but suc- 
 ceeded in carrying a very important message 
 to his battery commander. Home address, Mrs. 
 William Woodward, mother, 1015 Olive Street, 
 Elizabeth. N. J. 
 
 WOODWARD, RICHARD FULLER , . 
 
 First Lieutenant 
 
 Deceased. 319th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Cunel, France, October 9, 
 1918. Disregarding his intense suffering from 
 wounds, Lieutenant Woodward continued to lead 
 and encourage his men until killed by another 
 rain of machine-gun bullets. Next of kin, Mrs. 
 Richard F. Woodward, 2700 Leo Street, Norfolk, 
 Va. 
 
 WOODWARD, WILLIAM E. . . . Corporal 
 Company M, 348th Infantry. For extraordi- 
 nary heroism in action near Vilcey, France, Sep- 
 tember 12, 1918. Although wounded in the back 
 by machine-gun fire early in the attack. Corporal 
 Woodward refused to stop even for the application 
 of first-aid dressing. He continued to command 
 his squad regardless of the pain and with utter 
 disregard of personal danger, until the objective 
 was reached. Home address, Fred Woodward, 
 Fairmont, 111. 
 
 WOOLDRIDGE, JESSE WALTON . Captain 
 3Sth Infantry. With rare courage and conspic- 
 uous gallantry he led a counterattack against an 
 enemy of five times his own numbers on July 15, 
 1918, east of Chateau-Thierry, France; 189 men 
 entered this counterattack and 51 emerged un- 
 touched. More than 1,000 of the enemy were killed, 
 wounded, or taken prisoners. Home address, 
 Mrs. Jesse W. Wooldridge, wife, 945 Golden Gate 
 Avenue, San Francisco. Cal. 
 
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 WOOLF, IRVING Private 
 
 Company I, 308th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Revillon, France, September 
 10, 1918. Volunteering to serve on a patrol for the 
 purpose of capturing prisoners, Private Woolf 
 crawled forward to a sentry post 25 yards from the 
 enemy lines. Overpowering two sentries, he started 
 back under a heavy barrage of rifle grenades and 
 rifle fire, and, ignoring his great danger, he suc- 
 cessfully delivered his prisoners to the battalion 
 commander. Home address, Ozias Woolf, father, 
 71 Fenwick Street, Hartford, Conn. 
 
 WOOMER, ELMER E Sergeant 
 
 Deceased. Company M, 111th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Le Chene 
 Tondu, France, October 2, 1918. Leading a patrol 
 to locate hidden machine-gun nests. Sergeant 
 Woomer placed his men in advantageous positions 
 and advanced alone to draw fire from the enemy 
 strongholds. In the execution of his mission he 
 was killed, but his heroic action saved the lives 
 of many in the advance that followed. Next of 
 kin, Mrs. William Line, sister, Myerstown, Pa. 
 
 WORD, WILLIAM E. , . First Lieutenant 
 151st Field Artillery. During the action near 
 Pexonne, France, on March 5, 1918, he displayed 
 unusual presence of mind and initiative by the 
 effective manner in which he assisted in directing 
 the operations of Battery C, 151st Field Artillery, 
 when it was under particularly heavy bombard- 
 ment. Home address, Mrs. K. W. Word, wife, 
 Forrest Hill, Richmond, Va. 
 
 WORDEN, ROBERT L Wagoner 
 
 U. S. Ambulance Service, Company 21. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action at Villesavoye, 
 France, August 7, 1918. While driving an ambu- 
 lance through the town he heard cries for help. 
 Voluntarily and under heavy shell and machine- 
 gun fire, he climbed a tower in which he found two 
 officers and a corporal severely wounded. He 
 rendered first aid and assisted in carrying the 
 wounded men to a place of safety. Home address, 
 James C. Worden, father, 1856 North Wichita 
 Avenue, Wichita, Kan. 
 
 WORRELL, J. M Private 
 
 Company M, 6th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Bouresches, France, June 6, 
 1918. During the capture of Bouresches he carried 
 wounded men across the field swept by artillery 
 fire until he himself was wounded. Home address, 
 G. E. Quinney, uncle, Colorado, Texas. 
 
 WORSHAM, ELIJAH W Captain 
 
 Deceased. 362d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Gesnes, France, September 
 29, 1918. In command of the machine-gun com- 
 pany. Captain Worsham personally led his men for- 
 ward, reconnoitering and establishing a line for 
 machine-gun emplacements under terrific artillery 
 and machine-gun fire. His fearless and aggressive 
 leadership was of the utmost assistance in the cap- 
 ture of Gesnes. In exposing himself to hostile fire, 
 in order to observe the fire effect of his guns, he 
 was killed. Next of kin. Miss Mary Worsham, 
 sister, care Worsham and Vivian, Seattle, Wash. 
 
 WORTHEN, GEORGE T. . First Lieutenant 
 139th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Varennes, France, September 26, 1918. 
 Arming himself with a rifle. Lieutenant Worthen 
 personally led an attack on a hostile machine-gun 
 nest which was holding up the advance, capturing 
 the position and kilhng or capturing the entire 
 enemy unit, including two officers. Home address, 
 Mrs. Dora E. Worthen, wife, 2739 South Eight- 
 eenth Street, St. Joseph, Mo. 
 
 WORTHEN, WILLIAM A. . . . Mechanic 
 Company M, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Tuilerie farm, France, 
 October 3, 1918, and at Mouzon, France, Novem- 
 ber 7, 1918. On October 3 Mechanic Worthen 
 was assigned to duty as a runner after he had re- 
 quested to go into action with his company instead 
 of remaining in the rear. He showed exceptional 
 bravery while carrying messages through heavy 
 machine-gun and artillery fire, and on November 
 7 he maintained communication with battalion 
 headquarters when the enemy were endeavoring 
 to cut off his company by machine-gun and shell 
 fire. Home address, W. H. Worthen, father, 
 rural route 2, Sunset, Texas. 
 
 WORTHY, ELMER T. . . First Sergeant 
 
 Company M, 362d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Gesnes, France, September 
 29, 1918. During the attack on Gesnes, Sergeant 
 Worthy took charge of 15 soldiers who had become 
 separated from their organization and organized 
 them into a combat group. Continuing forward in 
 the face of shell and machine-gun fire, he led his 
 party in an attack on three machine-guns that were 
 holding up the advance of the American troops 
 and effectively silenced them. The fearless leader- 
 ship displayed in this act furnished an inspiration 
 to all who witnessed it. Home address, J. T. 
 Worthy, father, Santa Ana, Cal. 
 
 WOZNIACK, ANTHONY .... Private 
 Deceased. Company B, 5th Machine Gun 
 BattaUon. For extraordinary heroism in action 
 near Somme-Py, France, October 3, 1918. While 
 going over the top with his company. Private 
 Wozniack was wounded in the foot. Immediately 
 afterwards he rejoined his squad and remained in 
 action for 60 hours, until again severely wounded. 
 Next of kin, Magdelena Wozniac, mother, 6718 
 Kazimir Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio. 
 
 WREN, EDWARD R. . . Second Lieutenant 
 167th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Haumont, France, September 22, 1918. 
 After clearing the village of Haumont, Lieutenant 
 Wren learned that a .soldier of his command was 
 lying either killed or wounded in the town. Dis- 
 regarding the grave danger of perilous machine-gun 
 fire, he returned into the town and, taking the dead 
 body of the soldier, carried it several hundred yards 
 in an endeavor to get back to our Lines. Mrs. Evy 
 Wren, mother, Talladega, Ala. 
 
 WRIGHT, CHESTER ELLIS . First Lieutenant 
 Pilot, Air Service, 93d Aero Squadron. For extra- 
 ordinary heroism in action near Keffu, France, 
 in October, 1918. Lieutenant Wright attacked an 
 enemy observation balloon protected by four 
 enemy planes and, despite numerical superi- 
 ority, he forced the planes to withdraw and des- 
 troyed the enemy balloon. Lieutenant Wright is 
 awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf, for the following act of 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Bantheville, 
 France, October 23, 1918: Lieutenant Wright, 
 accompanied by one other machine, attacked and 
 sent down in flames an enemy plane (Fokker type), 
 that was attacking an allied plane. He was in 
 turn attacked by three enemy planes. His compan- 
 ion was forced to withdraw on account of motor 
 trouble. Lieutenant Wright continued the com- 
 bat and succeeded in bringing dowri one of the 
 enemy planes and forced the remaining two into 
 their own territory. Home address, Mrs. R. W. 
 Wright, mother, 131 Sutherland Road, Brookline, 
 Mass. 
 
 WRIGHT, CLARENCE L Sergeant 
 
 Battery C, 124th Field Artillery. For extra- 
 ordinary heroism in action at Romagne, France, 
 November 1, 1918. After three members of his 
 gun crew had been wounded dtiring heavy enemy 
 
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 shell fire, Sergeant Wright alone continued to keep 
 his piece in action for 15 minutes until assistance 
 reached him. He was wounded in action shortly 
 afterward. Home address, Mrs. J. A. Ogg, mother, 
 618 Seventh Avenue, Peoria, 111. 
 
 WRIGHT, CLARENCE S. . . . Corporal 
 Company L, 117th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Ponchaux, France, October 
 7, 1918. Accompanying an officer, he aided him in 
 putting two enemy machine-guns out of action. 
 He then carried the information which they se- 
 cured through a heavy machine-gun barrage to 
 battalion headquarters. Later, when his platoon 
 commander had been wounded. Corporal Wright 
 took command and led the platoon until he was 
 himself wounded. Home address, J. D. Wright, 
 father, Kingston, Tenn. 
 
 WRIGHT, EARL Corporal 
 
 Company I, 139th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Charpentry, France, Sep- 
 tember 27-28, 1918. After being wounded in the 
 knee, Corporal Wright refused to be evacuated, 
 but remained at his post for nearly 2-i hours until 
 his wounds became so serious that he was ordered 
 to the dressing station. His example of bravery 
 and fortitude was an inspiration to his comrades. 
 Home address, J. F. Wright, father, Bucklin, Mo. 
 
 WRIGHT, EARL V Private 
 
 Company K, 356th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Pouilly, France, November 10, 
 and 11, 1918. Accompanying Second Lieutenant 
 Charles R. Hangar, Private Wright made three 
 trips through heay shell fire to locate three com- 
 panies which had become lost in the dense fog 
 during the crossing of the Meuse River, and guided 
 them to the river crossing. Home address, Mrs. 
 Mollie T. Wright, mother, Warsaw, Mo. 
 
 WRIGHT, ERNEST N Corporal 
 
 Deceased. Company C, 344th Battalion, Tank 
 Corps. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
 Nonsard, France, September 12, and near Varennes, 
 France, September 27, 1918. Entering the town of 
 Nonsard during an extremely heavy barrage, 
 Corporal Wright put out of action an enemy 
 machine-gun which was impeding the progress of 
 our troops into the town. On September 27, ac- 
 companied by another tank. Corporal Wright ad- 
 vanced far ahead of the infantry and put to flight 
 several enemy machine-gunners. A counterattack 
 by the enemy damaged his tank slightly, which 
 forced him to withdraw to a supposed place of 
 safety for repairs. Discovering his tank, the enemy 
 shelled it, when both he and his companion were 
 wounded, and taken to the rear for treatment. He 
 returned to his tank voluntarily and rendered 
 most valiant service until killed October 3. Next 
 of kin, Mrs. Wright, 691 LaLoma Road, Pasadena, 
 Cal. 
 
 WRIGHT, FABIAN W Sergeant 
 
 Headquarters Company, 30th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Crezancy, 
 France, July 15, 1918. Under constant high- 
 explosive and shrapnel fire. Sergeant Wright re- 
 mained exposed for 19 hours, observing the move- 
 ments of the enemy, obtaining information of the 
 most value. Home address, Thomas B. Moreland, 
 friend, 6104 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pa. 
 
 WRIGHT, GEORGE L Captain 
 
 315th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Malancourt, France. September 28, 
 1918, and November 6, 1918. On September 28, 
 in order to save his men, he crossed a clearing, 
 under heavy machine-gun fire, to secure informa- 
 tion of the troops on his flank. On November 6, 
 he set a splendid example to his men, under heavy 
 shell fire, by going from shell hole to shell hole. 
 
 encouraging them and directing them to safe 
 places. Home address, Mrs. Blanche L. Wright, 
 mother, 103 Jacobo Street, Norristown, Pa. 
 
 WRIGHT, JOE D Corpora 
 
 Company L, 117th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Ponchaux, France, October 
 7, 1918. He went through heavy artillery and ma- 
 chine-gun fire, taking forward an automatic rifle 
 to the front line to replace one which had become 
 unserviceable after seeing several other soldiers 
 killed or wounded in a similar attempt. Home 
 address, Mrs. Roxie Wright, Lenoir City, Tenn. 
 
 WRIGHT, JOHN W Sergeant 
 
 Company I, 4th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Nesles, France, July 15, 
 1918. After he had been severely wounded, 
 Sergeant Wright remained on duty through a heavy 
 shell and gas bombardment, rendering valuable as- 
 sistance to his platoon commander. Home address. 
 Van B. Wright, father, Catawba, Va. 
 
 WROBBLE, JOHN Cook 
 
 Supply Company, 166th Infantry. For extra- 
 ordinary heroism in action in the Champagne 
 sector, France, July 15-18, 1918. During the heav- 
 iest bombardment Cook Wrobble regularly sup- 
 pUed hot meals to his men. On July 16 his kitchen 
 was almost demolished by shell bursts and a large 
 number of rations destroyed, but he remained at 
 his post after all assistants had sought places of 
 safety. Home address, Mrs. Jane Wrobble, wife, 
 227 Welsh Avenue, Columbus, Ohio. 
 
 WYATT, EDWARD H. . Second Lieutenant 
 102d Machine Gun Battalion. For extraor- 
 dinary heroism in action at Wadonville, France, 
 September 25, 1918. Wounded while conducting 
 his platoon into position to lay a barrage for a raid. 
 Lieutenant Wyatt showed complete disregard for 
 his own safety by remaining on duty for more 
 than an hour under heavy machine-gun and shell 
 fire, directing the location and adjustment of his 
 guns. After his wounds were dressed he returned 
 to his platoon and remained with it until it was 
 relieved. Home address, Mrs. Edward H. Wyatt, 
 Alma, 111. 
 
 WYATT, LINDON Corporal 
 
 Company B, 4th Machine Gun BattEilion. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Medeah 
 Farm, France, October 8, 1918. He remained on 
 duty after being wounded while leading his squad 
 into action, Under heavy artillery and machine- 
 gun fire, he directed the advance of the gun upon 
 an enemy pillbox in the open at close range, dis- 
 playing notable coolness and bravery until he was 
 again severely wounded by shell fire. Home address, 
 John Wyatt, Elkston, Ky. 
 
 WYGAL, LAWRENCE A Private 
 
 Medical Corps, 64th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Rembercourt, France, 
 November 1, 1918. Private Wygal went forward to 
 the aid of a wounded comrade, who was lying about 
 125 feet in front of the enemy's firing fine. Under 
 direct fire of rifles, machine-guns, and artillery, he 
 apphed first aid and took the man back into our 
 trenches to a place of safety. Home address, 
 John T. Wygal, father, Honaker, Va. 
 
 WYGAST, GREGORY Private 
 
 Company C, 15th Machine Gun BattaUon. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action near Vieville- 
 en-Haye, France, September 13, 1918. Although 
 severely wounded, Private Wygast made five trips 
 through an unusually heavy barrage of machine- 
 gun and shell fire, bringing up ammunition for his 
 squad, relieving their perilous position. Finding 
 his squad leader killed when he returned the fifth 
 time, he took charge of the squad and directed 
 
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 HEROES ALL 
 
 their fire with good effect until completely over- 
 come. Home address, Stanley Newjaia, Toledo, 
 Ohio. 
 
 WYKE, GODFRED Y. N. . First Lieutenant 
 111th Infantry. For Extraordinary heroism in 
 action at Fismes and Fismette, France, August 10, 
 and 12, 1918. For three days Lieutenant Wyke 
 voluntarily acted as runner after three of the 
 five runners of his company had been killed and 
 two had been wounded. He made numerous trips 
 by day and night through exposed areas under 
 fire, and thus successfully maintained liaison. 
 Home address. Colonel J. E. Wyke, father. Gov- 
 ernor's Island, N.Y. 
 
 WYLDER, CECIL O. . . Private (First Class) 
 Headquarters Company, 102d Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action at Marche\'ille, 
 France, September 26, 1918. Private Wilder 
 volunteered to go through a violent bombardment 
 to repair telephone lines and thereby succeeding in 
 establishing communication with regimental head- 
 quarters in time to call for a barrage at a critical 
 junction. Home address, Mrs. Cecil O. Wylder, 
 wife, West 2512 Grave Avenue, Spokane, Wash. 
 
 WYNN, THOMAS Sergeant 
 
 Company H, 307th Infantry. For repeated acts 
 of extraordinary heroism in action in the Argonne 
 Forest, France, October 3 and 6, 1918. Sergeant 
 Wynn advanced alone to within 20 yards of the 
 enemy lines under heavy machine-gun fire, after 
 ordering the members of his platoon to take cover, 
 and cut openings in the enemy's barbed wire. 
 He then led his platoon in an attack on the hostile 
 trenches, in conjunction with another company, 
 and captured 15 prisoners. Three days later, this 
 soldier again displayed exceptional courage, when 
 attempts were being made to relieve a battaUon 
 of his regiment which had been cut off by the en- 
 emy, in leading the first wave of his platoon in the 
 attack, securing a foothold on the top of a hill, and 
 holding it all night. Next morning he renewed the 
 attack, despite the fact that he had been wounded. 
 Home address. Mrs. Mary Mullins, 488 Atlantic 
 Avenue, Brooklyn, N. Y. 
 
 YABOVITZ, BENJAMIN .... Private 
 Company B, 101st Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near St. Remy, France, Septem- 
 ber 12, 1918. While carrying a message through an 
 advance trench. Private Yabovitz was attacked by 
 14 of the enemy. After receiving two bayonet 
 wounds, this soldier succeeded in lulling three of 
 the enemy and capturing the other 11, whom he 
 brought to the rear. Home address, Mrs. Rose 
 Yabovitz, mother, 83 BeUingham Street, Chelsea, 
 Mass. 
 
 YAEGER, LOUIS Private 
 
 Company D, 321st Machine Gun Battalion. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action near Pont-a- 
 Mousson, France, September 12, 1918. Private 
 Yaeger, with his brother. Corporal Roy Yaeger, 
 remained at an advanced position in the face of 
 heavy machine-gun and rifle fire from the enemy 
 and, by effective use of their machine-gun and pis- 
 tols, covered the withdrawal of the infantry, in- 
 flicting serious losses on the enemy and refusing to 
 retire until they were ordered to do so. Home 
 address, Henry C. Yaeger, father, Hebbronville, 
 Texas. 
 
 YAEGER, ROY Corporal 
 
 Company D, 321st Machine Gun Battalion. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action near Pont-a- 
 Mousson, France, September 12, 1918. Corporal 
 Yaeger, with his brother, Private Louis Yaeger, 
 remained at an advanced position in the face of 
 heavy machine-gun fire and rifle fire from the en- 
 emy, and, by effective use of their machine-gun and 
 
 pistols, covered the withdrawal of the infantry, 
 infhcting serious losses on the enemy and refusing 
 to retire until ordered to do so. Home address, 
 Mrs. Clara Yaeger, wife, Hebbronville, Texas. 
 
 YAGLE, HARRY A. . . Second Lieutenant 
 Company A, 132d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Hamel, Belgium, July 4, 1918. 
 While digging in at his final objective he came un- 
 der fire from a hostile machine-gun in a sunken 
 road 200 yards to the right front. With Sergeant 
 Koijane and two Australian soldiers, he rushed the 
 position and captured the gun and eight prisoners. 
 Home address, Henry L. Yagle, father, Dundee, 
 lU. 
 
 YAMIN, AARON Corporal 
 
 Deceased. Company B, 306th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action in the forest of 
 Argonne, France, September 27, 1918. Corporal 
 Yamin displayed exceptional bravery by volun- 
 teering to cut a strip of enemy barbed-wire to make 
 an opening for his company, which was, at that 
 time, under heavy fire from artillery and machine- 
 guns. In performing this mission this soldier re- 
 ceived wounds from which he afterwards died. 
 Next of kin, Mrs. Hilda Yamin, mother, 322 
 East lOlst Street, New York City. 
 
 YANCHULIS, MARTIN .... Private 
 Company I, 30th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Crezancy, France, July 15, 
 1918. Although severely wounded. Private Yan- 
 chuhs made his way through the terrific enemy 
 barrage to his post in the fire trenches, and remained 
 on duty until ordered to the rear by his command- 
 ing oflBcer. Home address, Domenick Yanchulis, 
 cousin, 1201 East Falls Street, Niagara Falls, N.Y. 
 
 YANNANTUONO, FREDERICK . . . 
 
 Private (First Class) 
 
 Deceased. Dental Assistant, Medical Detach- 
 ment, 13th Machine Gun Battahon. For extra- 
 ordinary heroism in action near Cunel, France, 
 October 14, 1918. Private Yannantuono volun- 
 tarily went forward and administered first aid to 
 wounded infantry soldiers under heavy shell and 
 machine-gun fire, in plain view of the enemy, 
 being killed in the performance of this self-sacri- 
 ficing mission. Next of kin, Paul Yannantuono, 
 brother, 48 East Thirty-first Street, Brooklyn, N.Y. 
 
 YANTIS, ERNEST M. . , First Lieutenant 
 363d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Tronsol Farm, France, September 30, 
 1918. Leading his platoon as a combat patrol 500 
 yards ahead of the front line, under intense shell 
 and machine-gun fire. Lieutenant Yantis was 
 wounded three times, but remained on duty for 
 more than an hour until relieved. He then re- 
 fused to leave until the new officer had been fully 
 informed as to his disposition and that of the 
 enemy. Home address, Mrs. Maria Yantis, 
 mother, Granbury, Texas. 
 
 YARDBOROUGH. GEORGE H., Jr. . . . 
 
 First Lieutenant 
 
 Deceased. 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action in the Bois de 
 Belleau, France, June 23, 1918. Lieutenant 
 Yardborough displayed exceptional bravery when 
 his platoon was in a support position under in- 
 tense artillery fire, by moving from one shell hole 
 to another in the open and steadying his men. 
 After making one trip over his line he was wounded 
 by an exploding shell, but refused aid until he 
 saw that the wounded soldiers with him had been 
 treated and taken to shelter. He later died of his 
 wounds. Next of kin, Mrs. George H. Yardbor- 
 ough, mother, MulUns, S. C. 
 
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 YATES, FRANK R 
 
 Pharmacist's Mate (Third Class) 
 U. S. N., attached to 6th Machine Gun Bat- 
 talion, U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near St. Etienne, France, October 4, 1918. 
 Pharmacist's Mate Yates attended the wounded 
 during a heavy artillery and gas bombardment, 
 remaining at his post even after his gas mask was 
 torn from his face by a shell fragment. Late in the 
 day in a violent barrage of machine-gun fire he 
 showed entire disregard for his own safety in min- 
 istering to wounded soldiers and in organizing two 
 crews of litter bearers to carry them from the road 
 to the dressing station. Home address, James 
 A. Yates, father, Altxiras, Cal. 
 
 YEAGER, CURTIS L Private 
 
 Deceased. Company, 116th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Verdun, France, 
 October 12, 1918. Private Yeager, in an exposed 
 position, under heavy machine-gun and artillery 
 barrage, kept up an efiFective fire from his auto- 
 matic rifle until severely wounded. After waiting 
 seven hours with a comrade for a stretcher, and only 
 one arriving, although practically unconscious he 
 insisted on his comrade leaving first. Next of kin, 
 James Yeager, father, Atherton, Ind. 
 
 YOCKEY. WILLIAM S Private 
 
 Company E, 16th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Sedan, France, November 
 6-7, 1918. Private Yockey voluntarily led two 
 other men in an attack on a machine-gun nest, 
 which was deUvering a withering fire on the oom- 
 
 Cany and delaying its advance. By the skill and 
 ravery of this attack, the enemy was killed and the 
 advancing company saved from a dangerous 
 flanking fire. Home address, Mrs. Eliza Yockey, 
 mother, 211 North Vine Street, Newark, Ohio. 
 
 YOPP, SAMUEL F.. Jr Sergeant 
 
 Medical Corps, 119th Infantry. For extra- 
 ordinary heroism in action near Hargioourt, France, 
 September 28, 1918. While directing the evacu- 
 ation of the wounded he was severely gassed, but 
 refused to be evacuated and continued in charge 
 of the dressing station to which he had been as- 
 signed. He dilsplayed marked fortitude and per- 
 sonal bravery, working constantly to help the wound- 
 ed. Home address, Mrs. Samuel F. Yopp, Sr., 
 mother, 202 South Ninth Street, Wilmington, N. C. 
 
 YORK, ALVIN C Corporal 
 
 Company G, 328th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Chatel-Chehery, France, 
 October 8, 1918. After his platoon had suffered 
 many casualties and three non-commissioned 
 officers had been put out of action. Corporal York 
 assumed command and with seven other soldiers, 
 attacked and captured a machine-gun nest, taking 
 a number of machine guns and 132 prisoners, 
 including four officers. Home address, Mrs. 
 Mary Brooks York, mother. Pall Mall, Tenn. 
 
 YOUELL, RICE MCNUTT . . . Major 
 26th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Verdun, France, October 1-12, 1918. 
 Taking command of his battalion after the battal- 
 ion commander had been mortally wounded, he led 
 it with remarkable bravery throughout nine days 
 of the hardest fighting, though he was himself 
 painfully wounded on the first day, when he led 
 his command in storming the heights beyond the 
 Rau de Gauffre. On October 10, when the enerny's 
 resistance had been broken and a rapid thrust into 
 the disorganized defenses was necessary in order 
 to enable a unit on the right to advance. Major 
 Youell, with one company and no artillery support 
 pushed forward two kilometers under heavy fire, 
 driving back a force of enemy infantry superior 
 in number to his own, and capturing important 
 
 artillery positions on Hill 263. Home address, 
 Mrs. S. A. Youell, mother, care of H. E. Hyatt, 
 Norton, Va. 
 
 YOUNG, ARTHUR J Private 
 
 Medical Detachment, 6th Infantry. For extra- 
 ordinary heroism in action near Romagne, France, 
 October 16, 1918. Although wounded by a ma- 
 chine-gun bullet. Private Young carried four com- 
 rades to a shell hole through terrific shell and 
 machine-gun fire and dressed their wounds. He 
 then carried them to a place of safety in the rear of 
 our lines. Home address, W. H. Young, father, 
 1114 West Eighteenth Street, Erie, Pa. 
 
 YOUNG, CHARLES C Sergeant 
 
 Company A, 345th Battalion, Tank Corps. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Apremont, 
 France, September 27, 1918. Although wounded 
 twice by fire from antitank guns during the attack 
 he continued at his post, refusing to be sent to 
 the rear. Home address, Mrs. Dora Young, 
 mother, Millbrook, Mich. 
 
 YOUNG, CHARLES G. . . First Lieutenant 
 368th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Binarville, France, September 27-28, 
 1918. While in command of a scout platoon, he 
 was twice severely wounded from shell fire, but 
 refused medical attention and remained with his 
 men, helping to dress their wounds and to evacuate 
 his own wounded during the entire night, and hold- 
 ing firmly his exposed position covering the right 
 flank of his battalion. Home address, Mrs. Willie 
 G. Young, wife, Austin, Texas. 
 
 YOUNG, CHARLES I., Jr. . First Sergeant 
 
 Company D, 327th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Cornway, France, October 
 9, 1918. Assisted by six other soldiers, Sergeant 
 Young fought his way through a greatly superior 
 number of the enemy and rescued 13 wounded 
 comrades, thereby saving them from being taken 
 by the enemy. After all the oflScers had become 
 casualties, he assumed command of the company, 
 reorganizing and leading it through many attacks, 
 and contributing greatly to the success of his com- 
 pany. Home address, C. Irvin Young, father, 
 427 Pine Street, Reading, Pa. 
 
 YOUNG, E. M Second Lieutenant 
 
 Deceased. Infantry, attached division quarter- 
 master, 89th Division. For extraordinary heroism 
 in action near Beaufort, France, November 8, 1918. 
 While under unusually heavy shell fire Lieutenant 
 Young was severely wounded, and, at the same time 
 15 of his men were also wounded. He refused to be 
 moved until his men had received attention, and 
 after the arrival of ambulances and litter bearers he 
 still insisted that the men be moved to the first-aid 
 station before allowing himself to be taken. Shortly 
 after he arrived at the station for treatment he 
 died. Next of kin, Mrs. William E. Young, mother, 
 139 Ashley Street, Hartford, Conn. 
 
 YOUNG, GEORGE Corporal 
 
 Company A, 9th Machine Gun Battalion. 
 For extraordinary heroism in action near Mou- 
 lins, France, July 14-15, 1918. Although seriously 
 wounded. Corporal Young maintained a steady 
 fire from his machine-gun until forced to be carried 
 to the rear for treatment. Next of kin, Mrs. Mar- 
 tha Roberts, sister, Lorain, Ohio. 
 
 YOUNG, GUY L Sergeant 
 
 Company I, 125th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Cierges, France, July 31, 
 1918. Under heavy machine-gun fire, Serge.int 
 Young went out in front of our lines and carried to 
 shelter two wounded men. Home address, Daniel 
 Young, father, 706 Easterday Avenue, Sault Ste 
 Marie, Mich. 
 
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 YOUNGBAR, ANDY F Private 
 
 Company K, 115th Infantry. During a raid 
 against a post of his command near Gildwiller, 
 France, July 31, 1918, he showed fine courage and 
 endurance when attacked with_ hand grenades. 
 Although seriously wounded, he joined in a coun- 
 ter attack against greatly superior numbers and 
 continued to fight, even after receiving a second 
 wound, until the enemy was repulsed. Home 
 address, Mrs. S. Youngbar, Fairfield, Md. 
 
 YOUNGDAHL, OSKAR E. . . . Captain 
 Deceased. 23d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near St. Etienne-aux-Arnes, 
 France, October 6, 1918. Armed with a rifle, 
 Captain Youngdahl went through a heavy machine- 
 gun fire alone to a position from which he could fire 
 upon German machine-gunners who were pouring 
 a deadly fire into the flank of his company. He 
 killed one of the gunners and captured four others, 
 but was severely wounded himself. He stayed 
 with his company until it had carried its objective, 
 but died in the hospital of his wounds two days 
 later. Next of kin, Mrs. Oliva Youngdahl, mother. 
 Red Wing, Minn. 
 
 YOUNGER, RALEIGH L. . Second Lieutenant 
 Company L, 38th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Mezy, France, July 15, 
 1918. After being wounded in both hands Lieu- 
 tenant Younger took a rifle and killed an enemy 
 machine-gunner; and, disregarding his wounds, 
 remained with his platoon until it had taken up a 
 new position several hours later. Home address, 
 Mrs. W. D. Younger, mother, Rural Route 1, 
 Columbia, Tenn. 
 
 YUILL, JULIUS O Sergeant 
 
 Company M, 361st Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Epinonville, France, Septem- 
 ber 26, 1918. Accompanied by one man. Sergeant 
 Yuill went forward to a German trench and bombed 
 it, killing a German officer and two soldiers, and 
 held the trench until reinforced by a party of four. 
 Fearing that the Germans in the trench would 
 escape, he led these men 500 meters through sniper 
 and machine-gun fire, cut off their means of escape 
 and captured 27 prisoners. On the same day he 
 killed an officer, who with two men were attempting 
 to set up a machine-gun to ambush the command 
 group. He followed the two men into their dugout 
 and killed one of them; and, with the help of other 
 members of the command thoroughly mopped up 
 the place. Home address, Mrs. Robert Yuill, 
 mother. Soap Lake, Wash. 
 
 ZACHER, VERNON B. . . First Lieutenant 
 359th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Bantheville, France, November 1, 
 1918. Without regard for his own safety, Lieuten- 
 ant Zacher led his platoon to the capture of two 
 machine-guns which were holding up the advance 
 of his battaUon. Although painfully wounded he 
 would not stop until his objective had been reached. 
 Home address, Fred Zacher, father, 311 Penn 
 Avenue, South Jamestown, N. Dak. 
 
 ZAMBRYCYSKI, ALEXANDER . . Private 
 Company M, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Mouson, France, Novem- 
 ber 7, 1918. While making a reconnaissance of a 
 destroyed bridge, over the River Meuse, a member 
 of the patrol had his leg broken by machine-gun 
 fire and fell into the river. Despite the fact that 
 four enemy machine-guns were firing point blank 
 on the spot, at a distance of less than 100 yards, 
 Private Zambrycyski volunteered and went to the 
 rescue of his comrade and succeeded single-handed 
 in recovering his comrade while under severe fire, 
 and taking him to a place of safety. For the fol- 
 lowing act of extraordinary heroism in action near 
 Mouson, France, November 8, 1918, Private 
 
 Zambrycyski is awarded a Bar, to be worn with the 
 Distinguished Service Cross. Braving the murder- 
 ous fire of machine-guns, Private Zambrycyski 
 rescued a wounded gunner, who was lying on the 
 river bank in full view of the enemy, carrying him 
 without assistance to a place of safety. Home ad- 
 dress, Mrs. Zambrycyski, mother, 57 Ellsworth 
 Street, Worcester, Mass. 
 
 ZANE, EDMUND L. . . Lieutenant Colonel 
 23d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near St. Etienne, France, October 3-9, 1918. 
 With remarkable courage and daring. Colonel 
 Zane led his battaUon through heavy machine-gun 
 and shell fire to its objective. On several other 
 occasions he voluntarily visited the front, under 
 most hazardous conditions, thereby acquainting 
 his regimental commander with exceptionally 
 important data. Home address, Mrs. EUzabeth 
 Zane, 1925 S. Street Northwest, Washington, D. C. 
 
 ZANE, RANDOLPH T Captain 
 
 Company F, 6th Regiment, U. S. M. C. While 
 holding the town of Bouresche, France, on the 
 nights of June 7-8, 1918, he displayed such bravery 
 as to inspire the garrison to resist successfully a 
 heavy machine-gun and infantry attack by su- 
 perior numbers. Home address, Mrs. R. T. 
 Zane, wife; Governor's Mansion, Sacramento, 
 Cal. 
 
 ZAPPA, STEVE . . . Private (First Class) 
 Company C, 131st Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Chipilly Ridge, France, 
 August 10-19, 1918. He volunteered for dangerous 
 missions, carrying messages over areas swept by 
 heavy machine-gun and shell fire. He displayed 
 great courage in accomplishing each task. Home 
 address, James Zappa, father, Dwight, 111. 
 
 ZAVITZ. ARCHIE M Sergeant 
 
 Company I, 126th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Romagne, France, October 
 9, 1918. Facing heavy fire, he crawled 75 yards 
 in advance of the platoon he commanded and re- 
 duced a machine-gun nest with rifle grenades. 
 Home address, Mrs. EUzabeth Zavitz, mother, 
 R. F. D. 1, Fruitport, Mich. 
 
 ZAVODSKY, JOHN Sergeant 
 
 Company D, 311th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Vieville-en-Haie, France, 
 September 26, 1918. Although he was wounded. 
 Sergeant Zavodsky remained with his company 
 until its objective was reached before seeking first- 
 aid treatment. Home address, Paul Zavodsky, 
 brother, 543 Brace Avenue, Perth Amboy, N. J. 
 
 ZAX, HENRY E Corporal 
 
 Company B, 120th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Vaux Andigny, France, 
 October 11, 1918. Having been sent on a dangerous 
 Uaison patrol. Corporal Zax was severely wounded 
 soon after he had located the unit on the right of 
 his own. He, nevertheless, went forward to bat- 
 taUon headquarters immediately after securing 
 first aid and made a complete report to his battaUon 
 commander before going to the rear. Home address, 
 Mrs. Lennie Zax, sister, 1429 Seventh Street, 
 Louisville, Ky. 
 
 ZECH, CLARENCE H Private 
 
 Ambulance Company 337, Medical Department, 
 339th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Kadish, Russia, September 27-28, 
 1918. Acting as stretcher bearer to two companies 
 of infantry in action against the Bolsheviks, Pri- 
 vate Zech for two days and nights made his way 
 through swamps and forests to administer first aid 
 and carry wounded to the dressing station. His 
 work at all times was accomplished under sweeping 
 machine-gun and intense artillery fire, making it 
 
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 necessary for him to crawl on his hands and knees 
 for long distances. Home address, Mrs. Margaret 
 Zech, mother, 71 Burdeno Avenue, Detroit, Mich. 
 
 ZEILER, ELMER Corporal 
 
 Company F, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Medeah Ferme, France, 
 October 3, 1918. Corporal Zeiler, together with 
 four other men, charged a machine-gun nest 
 containing three heavy machine-guns and captured 
 the three guns and 20 prisoners. Home address, 
 Mrs. Margaret Zeiler, 118 Library Road, Castle 
 Shannon, Pa. 
 
 ZEITO, DOMINICK Private 
 
 Deceased. Company M, 111th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Fismette, 
 France, August 10-11, 1918. On August 10 Private 
 Zeito three times volunteered and alone carried 
 severely wounded comrades to the dressing station. 
 Each trip was made through an intense enemy fire, 
 but he unhesitatingly made the trip and returned 
 to his post. On August 11, while assisting three 
 other men to carry a seriously wounded comrade 
 to the aid station, one of the party was killed and 
 the others driven from the road by an intense 
 machine-gun fire, but Private Zeito alone carried 
 the wounded man to a place of shelter from which 
 he was evacuated that night. He was killed that 
 afternoon in the advance line of the attack. Next 
 of kin, Mrs. Vita Zeito, mother, Bau Turin, Italy. 
 
 ZELDAM, JOHN J Private 
 
 Company M, 126th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action north of Cierges, France, August 
 1, 1918. Following an assault, in which he was 
 wounded in the leg by a machine-gun bullet, and 
 when further advance was impossible because of a 
 barrage, he took refuge in a shell hole. From this 
 shelter he observed a comrade who was seriously 
 wounded and needed assistance. Despite heavy 
 artillery and machine-gun fire, he crawled 20 yards 
 through the open, reached the helpless man, and 
 took liim back to the shell hole. After the two had 
 lain in the shell hole nearly the entire day. Private 
 Zeldam, leaving his canteen with his companion, 
 crawled across the danger zone and obtained as- 
 sistance to carry the other wounded man to a dress- 
 ing station. Home address, J. Zeldam, father, 
 1065 Canfield Avenue, Grand Rapids, Mich. 
 
 ZIELINSKI, VINCENT P. . . . Corporal 
 Company H, 306th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at St. Juvin, France, October 15, 
 1918. He volunteered and carried a message of 
 vital importance in connection with the capture of 
 St. Juvin through an intense artillery barrage, dis- 
 playing courage and persistent devotion to duty. 
 Home address, 112 Gorski Street, Buffalo, N. Y. 
 
 ZILKEY, FRANK Corporal 
 
 Deceased. Company D, 16th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near the Forest of 
 Argonne, France, October 9, 1918. After all the 
 other members of his squad had been killed or 
 wounded in advancing on a hostile machine-gun, 
 Corporal Zilkey pressed forward alone in the face of 
 direct fire from the gun, and by remarkable courage, 
 captured both the gun and its crew. Upon his 
 own initiative he then started out alone to attack 
 another gun, and was killed. Next of kin, Mrs. 
 J. J. Carr, mother. May, Idaho. 
 
 ZILKEY, GUY L Sergeant 
 
 Company L, 362d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Steenhrugge, Belgium, 
 October 31, 1918. Reorganizing badly shattered 
 forces, he took command of the location, and by 
 proper distribution of those under his command ably 
 protected his flanks. Assisted by two comrades, he 
 attacked and drove out a machine-gun nest that 
 
 was holding up his advance, reporting the situation 
 to his company commander by establishing an 
 eflScient haison. Home address, Mrs. Minnie 
 Carr, mother. May, Idaho. 
 
 ZIMBORSKI, ALEXANDER J. . . Corporal 
 Deceased. Company C, 345th Battahon, 
 Tank Corps. For extraordinary heroism in action 
 near Bois de Montrebeau, France, October 4, 1918. 
 While running his tank into a woods to rout a 
 machine-gun nest, his tank was hit and set on fire. 
 He fought on until compelled to leave because of the 
 excessive heat. While he and his gunner were 
 leaving the tank, they were both wounded, and 
 when making an advance on a machine gun. 
 Corporal Zimborski received further wounds, 
 which caused his death. Next of kin, Mrs. A. J. 
 Zimborski, wife, 2 Foye Place, Jersey City, N. J. 
 
 ZIMMER, JOHN Private 
 
 Company L, 7th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Fossoy, France, July 15, 
 1918. Acting as runner, Private Zimmer made re- 
 peated trips through the heavy enemy bombard- 
 ment of July 15, and, after being wounded on a mis- 
 sion, he accomplished his task before receiving 
 medical attention. Home address, Mrs. Josephine 
 Zimmer, mother, 12 Mills Street, Roxbury, Mass. 
 
 ZIMMERMAN, ARTHUR P. . . Sergeant 
 
 Company D, 361st Infantry. For extraordinary 
 
 heroism in action near Gesnes, France, October 
 
 3, 1918. He voluntarily and unhesitatingly left 
 shelter under heavy shell fire and, without thought 
 of personal danger, rendered first aid and carried 
 a wounded comrade to a place of safety. Home ad- 
 dress, Mrs. EUzabeth A. Zimmerman, mother, 
 Bonners Ferry, Idaho. 
 
 ZIMMERMAN, RUDOLPH A. . . Sergeant 
 Machine Gun Company, 354th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Remonville, 
 France, November 2-3, 1918. Severely wounded in 
 the cheek by a machine-gun bullet, Sergeant Zim- 
 merman refused to be evacuated, but continued to 
 lead his machine-gun section with the assault wave, 
 displaying remarkable bravery and leadership, 
 until his company was relieved next morning. 
 Home address, Mrs. Caroline Zimmerman, mother, 
 New Florence, Mo. 
 
 ZINNER, F. J Second Lieutenant 
 
 Company A, 5th U. S. M. C. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near St. Etienne, France, October 
 
 4, 1918. While attacking a strongly held enemy 
 position, under heavy machine-gun and artillery 
 fire, Lieutenant Zinner rallied men of another 
 company, who had become separated from their 
 organization, to his support. With these reinforce- 
 ments, his platoon was able to relieve a very crit- 
 ical situation. Home address, Mrs. Lena Zinner, 
 mother, 697 Oakwood Avenue, Columbus, Ohio. 
 
 ZIRKLE, JAMES M Private 
 
 Company A, 116th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Samogneux, France, Oc- 
 tober 17, 1918. Private Zirkle volunteered and 
 carried messages from battalion headquarters to 
 the front line through artillery and machine-gun 
 fire. He not only maintained effective liaison with 
 his company, but also furnished an inspiring ex- 
 ample of coolness and bravery to his comrades. 
 Home address, Mrs. Annie B. Zirkle, Lofton, Va. 
 
 ZLOTNIKOFF, JOHN . Private (First Class) 
 Company L, 60th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Dun-sur-Meuse, France, 
 October 5, 1918. When his company was held up 
 and unable to cross the river, because of the des- 
 truction of a pontoon bridge, Private Zlotniko£F 
 
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 Bwam the river, carrying an automatic rifle, in the 
 face of terrific machine-gun fire and direct artillery 
 fire. Home address, Mrs. Martha KlotnikofF, 
 Moscow, Russia. 
 
 ZOBNOWSKI, WALTER . Private (First Class) 
 Company M, 110th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Apremont, France, October 
 1, 1918. Having volunteered with two other 
 soldiers, to establish liaison with another unit 
 which had been cut ofif by a hostile counterattack, 
 Private Zobnowski rushed an enemy machine-gun 
 nest, kilUng four of the enemy and capturing four 
 prisoners. After taking his prisoners to the rear, 
 he volunteered and led a small force in a successful 
 attack on the enemy. Home address, Mrs. Jennie 
 Zobnowski, mother, 2953 Milvale Street, Philadel- 
 phia, Pa. 
 
 ZUCKERMAN, LOUIS Private 
 
 Deceased. Company G, 305th Infantry. For 
 
 extraordinary heroism in action near St. Juvin, 
 France, October 15, 1918. In order to enable his 
 platoon to locate an enemy machine-gun nest. 
 Private Zuckerman courageously volunteered and 
 went out into an open field to draw the enemy fire. 
 In the performance of this self-sacrificing mission, 
 he was killed. Next of kin, S. C. Kovit, cousin, 
 Columbia Street, New York City. 
 
 ZYCH, JOHN Private 
 
 Company H, 113th Infantry. During the action 
 in the vicinity of Hagenbach, Alsace, east of Bel- 
 fort, France, August 21, 1918, in an enemy raid on 
 the position held by his regiment he had his right 
 eye shot out at the beginning of the action. He ap- 
 pUed first aid himself, went back to his battle posi- 
 tion, assisted in driving off the raiding party, 
 operated his rifle until the end of the action, and 
 continued to fire upon the retreating Germans as 
 long as they could be seen. Home address, Mrs 
 Mary Clayton, sister, Plainfield, N. J. 
 
THE DISTINGUISHED SERVICE MEDAL 
 
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE MEDAL 
 
 "T) Y direction of the President, and with the approval of Congress, the following oflBcers 
 ■*-' and civilians of the United States Government and the Allied Governments have been 
 awarded the Distinguished Service Medal for conspicuous and meritorious service: 
 
 ACHER, ALBERT H Colonel 
 
 Engineer Corps. For exceptional meritorious and 
 distinguished services. As commanding officer of 
 the 4th Engineers he contributed materially to the 
 successes of the Fourth Division in the Aisne-Marne 
 offensive and in the Meuse-Argonne operations. By 
 his skill in the construction of roads and bridges he 
 ably assisted in the operations of his division. His 
 ability as a leader was shown in the efficiency of the 
 4th Engineers, both as a technical and as a combat 
 unit. Later he showed the same rare qualities when 
 he commanded the 27th Engineers. 
 
 ADAMS. HARRY M 
 
 Director of Inland traffic. For exceptionally meri- 
 torious and conspicuous service with the Army of 
 the United States as director of inland traffic. His 
 responsibilities have been great in supervising the 
 utilization of railroad facilities and the immense 
 movement of troops and supplies during the war. 
 His excellent judgment and marked ability had 
 contributed materially to the successful and orderly 
 movement of troops and supplies to the ports of 
 embarkation and for the army overseas. 
 
 ALBRIGHT, OWEN S. . . Lieutenant Colonel 
 Signal Corps. For exceptionally meritorious and 
 distinguished services. Being in command of the 
 Ist Field Signal BattaUon from its arrival in 
 France, he had an important part in reorganizing 
 the unit and adapting it to European conditions. 
 Subsequently in command of field signal battaUons 
 at the front, as instructor at corps schools, and as 
 division signal officer of the Second Division he con- 
 tinued to render services of great value to the Amer- 
 ican Expeditionary Forces. 
 
 ALDEN, HERBERT W. . Lieutenant Colonel 
 Ordnance Department. For exceptionally meri- 
 torious and conspicuous service, first, as American 
 engineering representative at the conference called 
 to design the Anglo-American Mark VIII tank, 
 and later as being directly responsible for the de- 
 sign of a new, valuable, and easily obtained imple- 
 ment of mechanical warfare, the fast three-ton 
 tank, susceptible of production in America in such 
 quantity as to constitute a most material contri- 
 bution to the effective fighting power of the United- 
 States Army. Home address, 344 West Seventy- 
 second Street, New York City. 
 
 ALEXANDER, ROGER G. . . . Colonel 
 General Staff. For exceptionally meritorious 
 and distinguished services. As chief of the Topo- 
 graphical Division of the Intelligence Section he 
 organized and administered, with exceptional 
 ability, the Topographical and Sound and Flash 
 Ranging Services of the American Expeditionary 
 Forces. Due to his foresight and energy our ar- 
 mies in the field were at all times supplied abun- 
 dantly with excellent maps of the theater of opera- 
 tions. 
 
 ALLEN, HENRY A Colonel 
 
 Engineer Corps. For exceptionally meritorious 
 and distinguished services. He served with dis- 
 tinction as commanding officer of the 108th Engi- 
 neers and as engineer officer of the 33d Division. 
 By his technical skill and untiring energy in super- 
 vising the construction of bridges across the Meuse 
 River he proved himself an important factor in the 
 puccessea gained by our troops in their operations 
 along the right bank of that stream during the 
 Meuse-Argonne offensive. 
 
 ALLEN, HENRY T. , . . Major General 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. In command of the Nineteenth Division 
 he had the important position of conducting the 
 right flank at the St. Mihiel saUent. The brilliant 
 success there gained and later repeated in the Ar- 
 gonne Meuse offensive showed him to be an officer 
 of splendid judgment, high attainments and excel- 
 lent leadership. Later he commanded the Eighth 
 Army Corps with skill and judgment. 
 
 ALLEN, ROBERT H Colonel 
 
 Infantry. For exceptionally meritorious and 
 distinguished services. As commander of the 356th 
 Infantry during the Argonne-Meuse offensive he 
 proved himself a skillful tactician. Resourceful and 
 energetic, he was at all times equal to any emer- 
 gency which arose, showing qualities of rare leader- 
 ship. Subsequently during the march into Ger- 
 many and the occupation of the enemy territory 
 his administrative ability was reflected in the high 
 standard of excellence consistently maintained by 
 his regiment, rendering services of signal worth. 
 
 ALLISON, NATHANIEL .... Colonel 
 Medical Corps. For exceptionally meritorious and 
 distinguished services. As chief of the orthopedic 
 work in the zone of the Army, he personally directed 
 in a most efficient, conscientious, and painstaking 
 manner, splinting and orthopedic work, which re- 
 sulted in the saving of many hves and greatly re- 
 lieved suffering among our wounded. Home ad- 
 dress, 4917 Pershing Avenue, St. Louis, Mo. 
 
 ALVORD, BENJAMIN .... Colonel 
 
 Adjutant General's Department, For exception- 
 ally meritorious and distinguished services. As 
 adjutant general of the American Expeditionary 
 Forces during the beginning of its organization his 
 long experience, good judgment, and breadth of 
 vision were of great value in the establishment of 
 the innumerable activities of the Adjutant Gener- 
 al's Department of the American Expeditionary 
 Forces. 
 
 ANDERSON, EDWARD D. . Brigadier General 
 For especially meritorious and conspicuous 
 service in initiating and executing plans for the 
 mobilization of enlisted personnel of the Army 
 during the war. 
 
 ANDRESS. MISS MARY VAIL . . 
 
 American Red Cross. For exceptionally merito- 
 rious and distinguished services. On her own 
 initiative she organized and efficiently developed 
 and administered the work of the American Red 
 Cross at Toul, France. Under her wise supervision 
 this work grew from the ministering and supplying 
 of small comforts to soldiers passing through in 
 hospital trains to an undertaking of extensive pro- 
 portions, which has aided and cheered thousands of 
 men in the service. In the performance of her ex- 
 acting tasks, she has displayed marked foresight 
 and sound judgment, with untiring personal de- 
 votion to the interests and comfort of those whom 
 she served. 
 
 ANDREWS, AVERY D. . . Brigadier General 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services as assistant chief of staff, American Ex- 
 peditionary Forces. He has rendered most efficient 
 service in connection with the organization and 
 administration of the transportation department 
 of the American Army in France and as deputy 
 
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 HEROES ALL 
 
 chief of utilities in the services of supply. Later, 
 with marked ability he headed the important ad- 
 ministrative section of the general staff of the 
 American Expeditionary Forces. 
 
 ANDREW, A. PIATT . . Lieutenant Colonel 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. Coming to France at the beginning od the 
 war, he showed remarkable ability in organizing 
 the American Field Service, a volunteer service for 
 the transportation of the wounded of the French 
 armies at the front. Upon the entry of the United 
 States into the war he turned over the efficient or- 
 ganization he had built to the United States Army 
 Ambulance Service, and by his sound judgment and 
 ■expert advice rendered invaluable aid in the devel- 
 opment of that organization. To him is due, in a 
 large measure, the credit for the increasingly val- 
 uable work done by the light ambulances at the 
 front. Home address, Gloucester, Mass. 
 
 ANSELL, SAMUEL T. . . Brigadier General 
 For especially meritorious and conspicuous 
 service as Acting Judge Advocate General of the 
 Army, whose broad and constructive interpreta- 
 tions of law and regulations have greatly faciU- 
 tated the conduct of the war and military adminis- 
 tration. 
 
 ARMSTRONG, FRANK S. . . . Colonel 
 Cavalry. For exceptionally meritorious and dis- 
 tinguished services. With painstaking efforts he 
 reorganized and placed the Remount Service upon 
 an efificient basis, overcoming innumerable diffi- 
 culties and finding ways and means of supplying 
 combatant divisions with animals when the sources 
 of supply were very limited. In this great task he 
 showed qualities meriting the highest praise. Home 
 address. The Cairo, Washington, D. C. 
 
 ATKISSON, EARL J Colonel 
 
 Engineers. For exceptionally meritorious and 
 ■distinguished services. He organized and trained 
 the 1st Gas Regiment in a type of warfare new to 
 the American Army and directed the operations of 
 that regiment with marked distinction during the 
 St. Mihiel and Argonne-Meuse offensive of the 
 First American Army. 
 
 ATTERBURY, WILLIAM W 
 
 Brigadier General 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. As director general of transportation, in 
 the face of almost insurmountable obstacles he 
 organized and brought to a high state of efficiency 
 the transportation service of American Expedi- 
 tionary Forces. The successful operation of this 
 most important service, upon which the movements 
 and supply of the combat troops were dependent, 
 was largely due to his energy, foresight, and abiUty. 
 
 AULTMAN, DWIGHT E. . Brigadier General 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. As chief of Artillery of the 5th Corps in 
 the operations against the enemy in November, 
 1918, by his exceptional skill as an artillerist he 
 was largely responsible for the rupture of the en- 
 emy's position and the breaking of his resistance. 
 
 AXTON, JOHN T Major 
 
 Chaplain. For exceptionally meritorious and 
 conspicuous service in organizing and administering 
 numerous welfare acti'vities connected -with the 
 Port of Embarkation, Hoboken, N. J., and New 
 York City, whereby pro-vision was made for the 
 comfort and pleasure of enlisted men. 
 
 AYRES, L. P Colonel 
 
 General Staff. For exceptionally meritorious 
 and distingusihed ser-vice. His services as chief 
 of the Division of Statistics, Council of National 
 
 Defense, as chief of the Statistics Branch of the 
 General Staff, and chief statistical oflBcer of the 
 American Commission to Negotiate Peace have 
 been conspicuous. He established the Statistical 
 Division at General Headquarters, American Ex- 
 peditionary Forces, and the Statistics Branch at 
 Headquarters, Ser-vice of Supply, American Ex- 
 peditionary Forces. 
 
 BABCOCK, CONRAD S Colonel 
 
 Cavalry. For exceptionally meritorious and 
 distingusihed services. As post commandant at 
 general headquarters, he served 'with distinction. 
 Later he commanded the 354th Infantry throughout 
 the successful operations against the St. Mihiel 
 salient and those of the Argonne-Meuse in which 
 his regiment participated and subsequently when 
 it formed part of the Army of Occupation. At all 
 times he displayed military attainments of the 
 highest order. His unflagging energy and marked 
 tactical ability were demonstrated in the successful 
 accomplishment by his regiment of all missions 
 assigned to it even under the most trying conditions. 
 His service was of great value to the American Ex- 
 peditionary Forces. 
 
 BABCOCK, WALTER C Colonel 
 
 Infantry. For exceptionally meritorious and 
 distinguished services. In command of the 310th 
 Infantry, he displayed marked ability alike in its 
 organization and training and in the field. In 
 offensive operations against the enemy he led his 
 command with exceptional judgment and tactical 
 ability, showing himself always possessed of a full 
 grasp of the situation and its needs and keeping 
 his higher commanders at all times informed of the 
 conditions as he learned them by personal recon- 
 naissance. He was untiring in energy and devotion 
 to the important tasks assigned him, acting un- 
 hesitatingly and successfully in times of emergency. 
 
 BACH, CHRISTIAN A Colonel 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. As chief of staff of the 4th Di-vision since 
 its organization he has performed his duties with 
 the utmost loyalty, excellent judgment, and tireless 
 energy, both during the training period and in ac- 
 tual combat. To his energy and miUtary ability is 
 due in no small degree the excellent record of his 
 division in the fighting on the Vesle River and dur- 
 ing the Meuse-Argonne offensive. 
 
 BACON, ROBERT . . . Lieutenant Colonel 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. He served -with great credit and distinc- 
 tion as post commandant of General Headquarters 
 and as aide-de-camp to the commander in chief. 
 By his untiring efforts as chief of the American 
 Mission at British General Headquarters he has 
 performed with marked ability innumerable duties 
 requiring great tact and address. 
 
 BAER, JOSEPH A Colonel 
 
 Inspector General's Department, Cavalry. For 
 exceptionally meritorious and distinguished serv- 
 ices. During the active operations of the armies 
 in the field in the St. Mihiel salient and in the Ar- 
 gonne offensive he revealed marked ability in the 
 inspection of conduct and methods and showed 
 military tactical knowledge of a high order. 
 
 BAILEY, CHARLES J. . . . Major General 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. He commanded the 81st Division with 
 distinction throughout its operations, beginning 
 October 1, 1918. The excellent conduct of this 
 division was due, in a large measure, to his great 
 miUtary knowledge, energy, and zeal. He has 
 shown qualities of able leadership and had rendered 
 ser-vices of great value to the American Expedition- 
 ary Forces. 
 
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE MEDAL 
 
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 BAKER, ASHER C Captain 
 
 U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and dis- 
 tinguished services. Voluntarily returning to ac- 
 tive service after retirement, he served with dis- 
 tinction as naval representative with the Trans- 
 portation Department. Through his extensive 
 naval experience, untiring zeal, and intimate knowl- 
 ledge of the French language and customs, he ren- 
 dered services of inestimable value to the American 
 Expeditionary Forces. 
 
 BAKER, FRANK C Colonel 
 
 Medical Corps. For exceptionally meritorious 
 and distinguished services. As commanding oflScer 
 of Evacuation Hospital No. 6, at Ch&teau-Thierry, 
 from June to August, 1918, Col. Baker so promptly 
 arranged his hospital under moat difficult conditions 
 and with great resourcefulness and good judgment 
 made such use of the inadequate means at his dis- 
 posal that he was able to receive and evacuate 
 after splendid treatment and in perfect order a 
 large number of wounded from the Marne offensive 
 at a time when that section of France was greatly 
 demoralized. 
 
 BALDWIN, KARL F. . . Lieutenant Colonel 
 Coast Artillery Corps. For especially meritorious 
 and distinguished service while serving as Mihtary 
 Attache at Tokyo, Japan. 
 
 BAMFORD, FRANK E. . Brigadier General 
 Infantry. For exceptionally meritorious and 
 distinguished services. As its commanding officer 
 he organized and successfully conducted the 2d 
 Corps school. Successively in command of a bat- 
 talion, regiment, brigade, and division, he partici- 
 pated in the operations of American troops from 
 Cantigny to those of the Meuse-Argonne. He 
 later commanded the Army school at Langres, at 
 all times bringing to bear upon his duties his sound 
 judgment, high mihtary attainments, and untiring 
 
 BANDHOLTZ, HARRY H. . Brigadier General 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. He served in turn as chief of staff of the 
 27th Division, as commander of the 58th Infantry 
 Brigade, and as provost marshal general of the 
 American Expeditionary Forces, in all of which 
 capacities he displayed exceptional abiUty. His 
 foresight, broad experience and sound judgment 
 resulted in the eflBcient reorganization and admin- 
 istration of the important Provost Marshal 
 General's Department. 
 
 BANKER, MISS GRACE D 
 
 Signal Corps. For exceptionally meritorious 
 and distinguished services. She served with ex- 
 ceptional ability as chief operator in the Signal 
 Corps exchange at General Headquarters, Amer- 
 ican Expeditionary Forces, and later in a similar 
 capacity at 1st Army headquarters. By untiring 
 devotion to her exacting duties under trying con- 
 ditions she did much to assure the success of the 
 telephone service during the operations of the 1st 
 Army against the St. Mihiel sahent and to the north 
 of Verdun. 
 
 BARBER, CHARLES W Colonel 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. As assistant chief of staff, G-1, and later 
 as chief of staff. Base Section No. 2, during the 
 period of its reorganization, he displayed exceptional 
 administrative ability and was in a large measure 
 responsible for the efficient organization created 
 for the repatriation of troops through the port of 
 Bordeaux, rendering services of signal worth. 
 
 BARNES, JOSEPH F Colonel 
 
 Field Artillery. For exceptionally meritorious 
 and distinguished services. As corps adjutant of the 
 
 2d Army Corps, by his able management and com- 
 plete knowledge of all details of the Adjutant 
 General's Department, he established and operated 
 with remarkable success the numerous branches of 
 the Adjutant General's OflBce. Later as adjutant 
 general, 1st Army, he organized with rare initiative 
 and administered with marked abUity the opera- 
 tions of his important office, rendering services of 
 inestimable value. 
 
 BARNUM, MALVERN-HILL . Brigadier General 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. He commanded with marked success the 
 183d Infantry Brigade from its organization to the 
 close of active operations. The conduct of his bri- 
 gade in the St. Die and Marbache sectors was in- 
 dicative of his good leadership. As a member of the 
 inter-allied armistice board he has performed his 
 many exacting duties with marked ability, address, 
 and sound judgment, rendering services of the 
 highest character to the Government. 
 
 BARRY, THOMAS H. . . . Major General 
 For especially meritorious and conspicuous serv- 
 ice as Department Commander, Central Depart- 
 ment. He handled many difficult problems arising 
 in that department during the war with rare 
 judgment, tact, and great skill. 
 
 BASH, LOUIS H Colonel 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. He supervised with tact and sound judg- 
 ment the estabhshment of the important base ports 
 of St. Nazaire and Brest. Later, while he was ad- 
 jutant general of the Services of Supply, his splen- 
 did knowledge of administration, his energy, and 
 personal attention to duties were shown by the 
 eflBciency of his office, which met fully the diversi- 
 fied demands made upon it. 
 
 BASKETTE, ALVIN K Colonel 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. He organized and co-ordinated the sever- 
 al activities of the Salvage Depot at St. Pierre de 
 Corps, which was the largest and most important 
 of such depots in the American Expeditionary 
 Forces. By this zeal, tact, and abihty in solving 
 the various labor problems that arose in connection 
 with the employment of many French civilians, 
 he produced a high degree of economic efficiency in 
 the operations of the Salvage Service. 
 
 BEARSS, HIRAM I Colonel 
 
 U. S. M. C. For exceptionally meritorious 
 and distinguished services. He commanded with 
 distinction the 102d Infantry, achieving notable 
 successes in the active operations in which that 
 regiment was engaged. By his untiring energy 
 and dauntless courage in overcoming the numerous 
 difficulties confronting him he gave proof of mili- 
 tary leadership of a high order. 
 
 BECK, ROBERT McC Colonel 
 
 Cavalry. For exceptionally meritorious and 
 distinguished services. He showed extraordinary 
 efficiency in directing the staff work of the 32d 
 Division at the Second Battle of the Marne and in 
 the operations near Soissons and north of Verdun, 
 France, from July to October, 1918. In the prepa- 
 rations for battle and in the reorganizations between 
 battles, he ably handled the many difficult situa- 
 tions that presented themselves. 
 
 BEEUWKES, HENRY . Lieutenant Colonel 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. He rendered especially valuable ser\-ice8 
 as inspector of hospitahzation of troops in the field. 
 By tireless energy in the performance of his duties he 
 assisted greatly in raising the efficiency of this serv- 
 ice and in bettering the facilities for the care and 
 evacuation of the wounded of our Armies. 
 
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 BEHN, SOSTHENES . . Lieutenant Colonel 
 Signal Corps. For exceptionally meritorious and 
 distinguished services. He served in turn as liaison 
 officer with the French Department of Posts and 
 Telegraphs, as executive to the Chief Signal Officer, 
 as commander of a field signal battalion, and as 
 assistant to the chief signal officer, First Army. In 
 all of these capacities he demonstrated marked 
 ability and performed exceptionally meritorious 
 
 BELL, GEORGE Jr. . . . Major General 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. He led his command, with distinction, in 
 the offensive operations with the British which re- 
 sulted in the capture of Hamel and Hamel Woods, 
 and in the fighting on the Meuse that gained the 
 villages of MarchSville, St. Hilaire, and a portion of 
 Bois d'Harville. He displayed a high order of leader- 
 ship in the Argonne-Meuae offensive, when his 
 division attacked and captured the strongly forti- 
 fied Bois de Forges. The successful operations of 
 the division which he trained and commanded in 
 combat were greatly influenced by his energy and 
 abilities as a commander. 
 
 BELL, FRANKLIN J. . . Major General 
 
 Deceased. For exceptionally meritorious and 
 distinguished service during the war as division, 
 cantonment, and department commander. 
 
 BENEDICT, JAY L Colonel 
 
 General Staff. For exceptionally meritorious 
 and conspicuous service in the organization and ad- 
 ministration of the Procurement and Discharge 
 Section of the Personnel Branch. His energy, intelli- 
 gent application, and good j udgment have contribut- 
 ed greatly to the solution of the many difficult per- 
 sonnel problems pertaining to the procurement and 
 discharge of officers, and the building up of the 
 Officers Reserve Corps. 
 
 BETHEL, WALTER A. . . Brigadier General 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. As judge advocate of the American Ex- 
 peditionary Forces he organized this important 
 department and administered its affairs with con- 
 spicuous efficiency from the date of the arrival in 
 France of the first American combat troops. His 
 marked legal ability and sound judgment were impor- 
 tant factors in the splendid work of his department, 
 and he at all times handled with success the various 
 military and international problems that arose as a 
 result of the operations of our armies. 
 
 BEVANS, JAMES L Colonel 
 
 Medical Corps. For exceptionally meritorious 
 and distinguished services. He served with dis- 
 tinction as chief surgeon of the 3d Army Corps, 
 where he solved important problems of sanitation 
 and evacuation with conspicuous success. He showed 
 marked administrative ability during the final 
 phases of the Argonne-Meuse offensive, when, 
 through his sound j udgment and efficient supervision 
 of the medical and sanitary services under his 
 direction, many lives were saved, thereby rendering 
 valuable service to the American Expeditionary 
 Forces. 
 
 BIDDLE, JOHN .... Major General 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. In command of American troops in Eng- 
 land, by his tact and diplomacy in handUng intri- 
 cate problems, he made possible the successful trans- 
 shipment of many thousands of men to France. To 
 his executive abiUty the efficient handling, control 
 and dispatch of casual troops through England is 
 largely due. 
 
 BILLINGS, FRANK Colonel 
 
 Medical Corps. For exceptionally meritorious 
 
 and conspicuous service in the organization and 
 administration of the Division of Reconstruction of 
 the Medical Department. 
 
 BINGHAM. ERNEST G Colonel 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. As chief surgeon of the Paris district he 
 most efficiently directed the co-ordination of the 
 work of the hospitals and hospital and ambulance 
 trains in the region of the Paris group during the 
 second battle of the Marne. By his untiring zeal 
 and his exact understanding of conditions he most 
 ably handled the limited hospital resources of the 
 district of Paris, permitting the clearing of the 
 battlefield of the wounded and the proper provision 
 for their care. In all these tasks he showed pro- 
 fessional attainment of the highest order, unflagging 
 energy, and great devotion to duty. 
 
 BIRNIE, UPTON, Jr Colonel 
 
 Field Artillery. For exceptionally meritorioua 
 and distinguished services. As principal assistant 
 in the Operations Section, General Headquarters, 
 American Expeditionary Forces, he has by his 
 thorough miUtary knowledge, loyalty, and devotion 
 to duty materially assisted in attaining the success 
 of that section of the General Staff. 
 
 BISHOP, HARRY G. . . Brigadier General 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. While in command of the 3rd Field ar- 
 tillery Brigade, during the battles of the Argonne- 
 Meuse, and in the subsequent advance to Sedan, by 
 his skill and able leadership he rendered exceptional- 
 ly valuable services. 
 
 BISHOP. P. P Brigadier General 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and conspicuous 
 service as secretary of the General Staff and in the 
 organization and co-ordination of matters relating 
 to the commissioned personnel of the Army. 
 
 BJORNSTAD. ALFRED W. Brigadier General 
 V- For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. As director of the Army General Staff 
 College at Langres. he organized and conducted 
 this institution during the first and second courses. 
 Although he was without adequate material or per- 
 sonnel, by the energy and great effort he put forth 
 he established a school which provided our armies 
 with staff officers in a minumum of time. 
 
 BLACK, WILLIAM M. . . Major General 
 
 Chief of Engineers. For especially meritorious 
 and conspicuous service in planning and admin- 
 istering the Engineer and Mihtary Railway services 
 during the war. 
 
 BLAKE, JOSEPH A Colonel 
 
 For exceptionally meritorioua and distinguished 
 services. As chief consultant for the district of Paris, 
 and commanding officer of Red Cross Hospital No. 2. 
 he efficiently standardized surgical procedures, es- 
 pecially in the recent methods of treating fractures. 
 His remarkable talent has materially reduced the 
 suffering and loss of life among our wounded. 
 
 BLANDING, ALBERT H. . Brigadier General 
 Discharged. For exceptionally meritorious and 
 distinguished service while Commanding General 
 of the 53d Infantry Brigade of the 27th Division 
 throughout the entire period of active operations. 
 
 BLISS, TASKER H. . . . Brevet General 
 Retired. For his most exceptional services as 
 Assistant Chief of Staff, acting Chief of Staff, and 
 Chief of Staff of the United States Army, in which 
 important positions his administrative abihty and 
 professional attainments were of great value to our 
 armies. As chief of the American section of the 
 
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 437 
 
 Supreme War Council he has taken an important 
 part in the shaping of the policies that have brought 
 victory to our cause. 
 
 BOLLES, FRANK C Colonel 
 
 Infantry. For exceptionally meritorious and dis- 
 tinguished services. He commanded, with keen 
 tactical ability, the 39th Infantry throughout the 
 various campaigns in which the Fourth Division 
 participated until the early stages of the Meuse- 
 Argonne offensive, when he was wounded. By his 
 exceptional abihty and energetic leadership he 
 
 g roved to be an iniportant factor in the successes of 
 is command during its active operations against 
 the enemy. 
 
 BOLLING. RYNAL C Colonel 
 
 Deceased. Air Service. For exceptionally meri- 
 torious and distinguished service. His service to the 
 United States aviation was distinguished for an 
 accurate and comprehensive grasp of aviation mat- 
 ters; for a sound and far-sighted conception of the 
 measures needed to establish an efficient American 
 air service in Europe; for initiative and resourceful- 
 ness in attacking the problems of a young air service; 
 for brilUant capacity in arranging affairs with for- 
 eign governments; for boldness and vigor in execut- 
 ing determined policies. In all of these he has ren- 
 dered service of great value to the Government. 
 
 BOOTH, ALFRED J Colonel 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. As assistant to the Adjutant General, 
 American Expeditionary Forces, he was charged 
 with the important duty of verifying, preparing, and 
 distributing all orders and bulletins issued from 
 General Headquarters, American Expeditionary 
 Forces. To his painstaking efforts are due the ac- 
 curacy with which these orders were drawn and the 
 promptness with which they were distributed. He 
 organized and efficiently supervised the admin- 
 istration of the Adjutant General's printing plant 
 at General Headquarters, American Expeditionary 
 Forces. To his untiring zeal is largely due the suc- 
 cess with which it handled a tremendous volume of 
 printed matter, rendering important service to the 
 American Expeditionary Forces. 
 
 BOOTH, Miss EVANGELINE C. . . . 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 service as commander of the Salvation Army in the 
 United States. She has been tireless in her devotion 
 to her manifold duties. The contribution of the Sal- 
 vation Army toward winning the war is conspicuous 
 and the results obtained were due in marked degree 
 to the greeat executive ability of its commander. 
 
 BOOTH, EWING E. . . Brigadier General 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. He commanded, with great abihty and 
 gallantry, the 8th Infantry Brigade in the operations 
 which forced the reluctant enemy to evacuate Bois 
 du Fays, de Malaumont, Bois de Peut-de-Faux, and 
 Bois de Foret in September and October, 1918. His 
 splendid leadership was an important factor in these 
 actions. 
 
 BOOTHE, EARLE . . . Lieutenant Colonel 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. He reorganized and administered with 
 marked distinction the Central Records Office of the 
 American Expeditionary Forces. He handled the 
 complex problems constantly arising with great dis- 
 cretion, displaying keen perception amid the maze 
 of details involved in the reporting of casualties and 
 changes of status of officers and soldiers. With un- 
 flagging energy and exceptional abihty he performed 
 a task of great magnitude. 
 
 BORELLI, GEORGES Captain 
 
 Liaison officer, 158th Field Artillery Brigade and 
 Operations Officer, 55th Field Artillery Brigade. 
 
 BOUGHTON, EDWARD J. Lieutenant Colonel 
 Judge Advocate General's Department. For 
 exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services. 
 He served with distinction as head of the Interna- 
 tional Law Division in the office of the Judge Ad- 
 vocate, American Expeditionary Forces. Through 
 his extensive knowledge of international law and 
 diplomatic ability, he was of the utmost assistance 
 in handling many delicate questions involving re- 
 lations between the American and allied armies. 
 
 BOWDITCH, EDWARD N. Jr. . . . . 
 
 Lieutenant Colonel 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. At the Army General Staff College, as 
 assistant to G-3, Headquarters, 1st Army Corps, he 
 rendered service of distinction, always showing him- 
 self able in time of emergency, aggressive in action, 
 and possessed of tact and sound judgment. As aide- 
 de-camp to the commander in chief, American Ex- 
 peditionary Forces, he displayed unflagging energy 
 and devotion to duties of great importance. His 
 military attainments were of marked character, 
 proving of utmost assistance in the handhng of diffi- 
 cult situations. 
 
 BOWLEY, ALBERT J. . . Brigadier General 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distingui.shed 
 services. He comamnded the 17th Field Artillery 
 and later the 2d Field Artillery Brigade in the active 
 operations from July to November, 1918. The artil- 
 lery support under his direction in the engagements 
 near Chateau-Thierry, near Soissons, those in the 
 St. Mihiel salient, Blanc Mont Ridge, and in the 
 Meuse-Argonne region were important factors in the 
 great successes gained. 
 
 BOYD, CARL Colonel 
 
 Deceased. For exceptionally meritorious and 
 distinguished services. As miUtary attache to the 
 American Embassy in Paris, he performed services 
 of a most distinguished character. Later, as senior 
 aide-de-camp to the commander in chief , he displayed 
 remarkable ability, sound judgment, and tact in the 
 many varied negotiations with theallied commanders 
 and other alhed officials, rendering services of ines- 
 timable value to the American Expeditionary Forces. 
 
 BRABSON, JOE R. . . Lieutenant Colonel 
 Field Artillery, General Staff. For exceptionally 
 meritorious and distinguished services. As Chief of 
 Staff of the 28th Division during the Marne-Aisne 
 offensive he rendered conspicuous service. Later 
 as an instructor of the fourth course at the 
 Army General Staff College at Langres he ably as- 
 sisted in the instruction of a large number of officers 
 recommended for General Staff duty. Upon com- 
 pletion of his duty at the staff school, he served with 
 marked success as G-5 of the 2d Army. 
 
 BRADLEY. ALFRED E Colonel 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services as chief surgeon, American Expeditionary 
 Forces. He gave his utmost energy and undivided 
 devotion to the duty of planning and organizing the 
 work of the Medical Department in France during a 
 period fraught with untold difficulties. To bis fore- 
 sight was largely due the successful operations of that 
 department when it was called upon to meet the de- 
 mands that were subsequently made upon it. 
 
 BRADLEY, JOHN J. . . Brigadier General 
 For exceptionally meritorious and conspicuous 
 service as Chief of the Training and Instruction 
 Branch, War Plans Division, General Staff, in in- 
 itiating and standardizing the training and instruct- 
 ion of the Army during its formative period. 
 
 BREES, HERBERT J Colonel 
 
 Cavalry. For exceptionally meritorious and dis- 
 tinguished services. He served with distinction as 
 
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 chief of staff of the 91st Division throughout its 
 training period and during the greater part of its 
 active operations. His marked administrative 
 ability was reflected in the successes of this division 
 during the first phases of the Meuse-Argonne oper- 
 ations. Later, as chief of staff of the 7th Army Corps 
 he rendered invaluable services in perfecting the 
 necessary organization for the march into the Ger- 
 man territory, overcoming grave difficulties in 
 securing supplies and equipment. 
 
 BRENT. CHARLES H Major 
 
 Chaplain. For exceptionally meritorious and dis- 
 tinguished services. As senior headquarters Chap- 
 lain, he organized the Chaplains' School and estab- 
 lished a schematic system of religious effort, enabling 
 all chaplains throughout France to further those 
 excellent results which have marked their duties 
 arnongst the troops. By his loyal spirit of co-oper- 
 ation, his marked ability, and by his masterful 
 attainments he has rendered services of most con- 
 spicuous merit and lasting value to the American 
 Government. 
 
 BRETT, LLOYD M. . . Brigadier General 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. He commanded the 160th Infantry Bri- 
 gade with particular efficiency in the markedly suc- 
 cessful operations in the occupation of the Danne- 
 voux sector in October, 1918. In the actions near 
 Im^court and Buzancy in November his brigade 
 broke the enemy's resistance. Due to his masterful 
 ability and brilUant leadership these operations 
 proved a crowning success. 
 
 BREWSTER, ANDRE W. . . Major General 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. He organized and administered with 
 marked ability the Inspector General's Department 
 of the American Expeditionary Forces, and his 
 soldierly characteristics and unceasing labors influ- 
 enced greatly the attainment of eflSciency in the 
 American Army in France. 
 
 BRICKER, EDWIN D Colonel 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. As Chief Ordnance Purchasing Officer 
 and later as ordnance representative on the General 
 Purchasing Board, he conducted negotiations with 
 marked success for material needed to supplement 
 the supply from the United States. He worked 
 tirelessly and with unflagging energy to the end that 
 there would be no shortage in supplies sent to the 
 troops at the front. At all times exercising sound 
 judgment and discernment in times of emergency, 
 he achieved marked successes. 
 
 BRIDGES, CHARLES H Colonel 
 
 Infantry. For exceptionally meritorious and dis- 
 tinguished services. As assistant chief of staff, first 
 section of the 2d Division, and later as assistant 
 chief of staff, first section of the 6th Army Corps, he 
 performed creditably duties of great importance in 
 connection with the services of supply, communica- 
 tion, and the movements of troops of his units, ren- 
 dering services of value to the American Expedi- 
 tionary Forces. 
 
 BROWN, LYTLE . . . Brigadier General 
 For exceptionally meritorious and conspicuous 
 service as Director of the War Plans Division, for 
 his skill and good judgment in handhng the many 
 and varied questions of training, organization, and 
 poUcy that have been acted on by the War Plans 
 Division during the War. 
 
 BROWN. PRESTON . . Brigadier General 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. As chief of staff of the Second Division he 
 directed the details of the battles near Chateau- 
 Thierry, Soissons, and at the St. Mihiel salient with 
 great credit. Later, in command of the Third Divi- 
 
 sion in the Argonne-Meuse offensive, at a most crit- 
 ical time, by his splendid judgment and energetic 
 action, his division was able to carry to a successful 
 conclusion the operations at Clairs Chines and Hill 
 294. 
 
 BROWNING, WILLIAM S. . . . Colonel 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 service. As a member of the American Section of 
 the Supreme War Council, by his abiUty and his 
 clear a-nd sound conception of the constantly chang- 
 ing miUtary situation, he has rendered invaluable 
 aid in solving the many complex problems that have 
 come before the Supreme War Council . 
 
 BUCKEY, MARVYN C Colonel 
 
 Field Artillery. For especially meritorious and 
 distinguished service while serving as MiUtary At- 
 tache at Rome, Italy. 
 
 BULLARD, ROBERT L. . Lieutenant General 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services as commander of the Second Army of the 
 Ainerican Expeditionary Forces. In the course of 
 this war he commanded in turn the first American 
 division to take its place in the front lines in France, 
 the Third Corps, and the Second Army. He partici- 
 pated in operations in reduction of the Marne sa- 
 Uent and in the Meuse-Argonne offensive. He was 
 in command of the Second Army when the German 
 resistance west of the Meuse was shattered. 
 
 BURGHER. EMIL H Major 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. As regimental surgeon of the 138th Infan- 
 try, he supervised the care of the wounded during thft 
 Argonne offensive. With untiring energy and abihty 
 of a high order, displaying personal courage under 
 shell fire, personally rallying his men and directing 
 them forward, he was an inspiration to all. His 
 dressing station was placed to within a few hundred 
 yards of the front lines whenever the terrain ren- 
 dered the passage of ambulances impossible. His 
 zeal, devotion to duty, and efficient services added 
 greatly to the morale of all who served with him. 
 
 BURKE, Rev. JOHN J 
 
 For especially meritorious and conspicuous service 
 as Chairman of the Committee on Special War Ac- 
 tivities of the National CathoUc War Council and 
 as Chairman of the Committee of Six, dealing with 
 the subject of Chaplains. 
 
 BURNETT, FRANK C Colonel 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. He commanded, with distinction, a bat- 
 talion of the first American regiment to occupy 
 trenches in France, and participated in the repulse 
 of the first raid made by the enemy upon American 
 troops. As deputy adjutant general. General Head- 
 quarters, American Expeditionary Forces, he has 
 performed his manifold duties with ability and 
 sound judgment. 
 
 BURR, GEORGE W. . . . Major General 
 General Staff. For exceptionally meritorious and 
 conspicuous as Director of Purchase, Storage and 
 Traffic, General Staff. He has been under his super- 
 vision during the last several months most important 
 and complicated operations in relation to the cancel- 
 lation of contracts, the adjustment of claims, the dis- 
 posal of surplus supplies and the storage of materials 
 that have accumulated during the war or that have 
 been deUvered by manufacturers since the armis- 
 tice. 
 
 BURRELL, G. A Colonel 
 
 Chemical Warfare Service. For exceptionally 
 meritorious and conspicuous service in research 
 work pertaining to gas warfare. Colonel Burrell 
 was in charge of the Research Di\'ision, and its organ- 
 
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 ization was doubtless the greatest of its kind ever 
 formed. It accomplished remarkable results of the 
 greatest importance to our military forces. 
 
 BURTT, WILSON B. . . Brigadier General 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. As chief of staff of the 5th Corps he dis- 
 played great tact and judgment in the organization 
 of that command. He directed with marked ability 
 the staff work of his corps during the St. Mihiel and 
 Argonne-Meuse offensives and was a potent factor 
 in insuring the successes of his organization in that 
 campaign. 
 
 BUTLER, SMEDLEY A. . Brigadier General 
 U. S. M. C. For exceptionally meritorious and 
 distinguished services. He has commanded with 
 abihty and energy Pontanezen Camp at Brest dur- 
 ing the time in which it has developed into the 
 largest embarkation camp in the world. Confronted 
 with problems of extraordinary magnitude in super- 
 vising the reception, entertainment, and departure 
 of the large numbers of officers and soldiers passing 
 through this camp, he has solved all with conspicu- 
 ous success, performing services of the highest 
 character for the American Expeditionary Forces. 
 
 BUTTS, EDMUND L Colonel 
 
 Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action in 
 the Bois d'Aigremont, France, near Crezancy, 
 France, July 18, 1918. On repeated occasions, dur- 
 ing the intense enemy bombardment preceding the 
 second battle of the Marne, and on the following 
 day, Colonel Butts went to the exposed positions 
 under heavy shell fire for the purpose of making 
 personal reconnaissances, securing information of 
 great value. The personal courage and determina- 
 tion displayed by him inspired his regiment to with- 
 stand successfully the principal shock of the German 
 attack and drive the enemy back across the Marne 
 by the briUiant counterattacks which he planned. 
 
 BELGIUM 
 
 ALBERT, KING OF THE BELGIANS . . 
 
 Commander-in-chief of the Belgian Army. As 
 an expression of the high regard of the people of 
 the United States and of their army for the dis- 
 tinguished and patriotic service which he has ren- 
 dered to the common cause of the battlefields of 
 Europe. 
 
 ARNOULD, HENRY . . Lieutenant General 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. He served with marked distinction as chief 
 of artillery of the Belgian Army, rendering invaluable 
 service in the conduct of operations against the en- 
 emy. At all times he showed zeal and devotion to 
 duty, his high military attainments having marked 
 effect in the successes achieved by the aUied armies. 
 
 BARBIER, PHILIPPE . . . Lieutenant 
 
 Acting Military Attach^ to the Belgian Legation, 
 Washington. For exceptionally meritorious and dis- 
 tinguished services rendered the United States Army 
 while serving as Acting MiUtary Attach^ to the Bel- 
 gian Legation, Washington. 
 
 BERNHEIM, LOUIS . . Lieutenant General 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. In command of the First Belgian Army 
 Di\'ision he achieved most valuable results by his 
 brilliant leadership. He prosecuted the operations 
 against the enemy with judgment and vigor and his 
 service was marked by signal success. 
 
 BIEBUYCK, A. . . . Lieutenant General 
 Commanding Sixth Belgian Army Corps. 
 
 CEUNINCK, ARMAND de, Lieutenant General 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. In command of the Fourth Belgian Army 
 Division he conducted operations against the enemy 
 with signal success, displaying remarkable quaUties 
 of leadership and untiring devotion to his manifold 
 duties. His services were of inestimable value. 
 
 CUMONT, EUGENE F. M. H 
 
 Major d'Etat Major 
 
 Belgian representative, Military Board of Allied 
 Supply. 
 
 DELOBBE, H Major General 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. As chief of a staff section at Belgian Gen- 
 eral Headquarters he rendered most distinguished 
 services. He displayed the highest military attain- 
 ments and great zeal in the direction of operations 
 against the enemy. 
 
 BRUBBEL, HONORE . . Lieutenant General 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 ser\'ices. In command of the Second Belgian Army 
 Division he showed eminent qualities of leadership 
 at all times using his genius for mihtary tactics to 
 the best advantage in the operations against the en- 
 emy. His brilliant achievements had an important 
 bearing upon the successful conduct of the war. 
 
 GILLAIN, C. C. V. . . Lieutenant General 
 
 Chief of the General Staff of the Belgian Army. 
 The Distinguished Service Medal is awarded to 
 General GiUain as an expression of the high regard 
 of the people of the United States and of their Army, 
 for the distinguished and patriotic service which he 
 has rendered to the common cause in which he has 
 been associated on the battlefields of Europe. 
 
 GREINDL, Baron LEON MAURICE . . 
 
 Major General 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. As chief of a staff section at Belgian Gen- 
 eral Headquarters he rendered invaluable service in 
 the direction of the most important engineering oper- 
 tions. Confronted by stupendous tasks he per- 
 formed all with distinction, showing exact scientific 
 knowledge and great zeal in the performance of his 
 arduous duties. 
 
 JACQUES, J. B. A. 
 
 Lieutenant General 
 
 JUNGBLUTH Lieutenant General 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. As adjutant general chief of the rnilitary 
 household of the King he occupied with distinction 
 one of the most important offices in the Belgian 
 Army. He displayed the highest military attain- 
 ments and his sound advice was of inestimable value 
 in the prosecution of the war against the enemy. 
 
 MAGLINSE, HENRY HECTOR ... 
 
 Major General 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 ser\nces. As chief of a staff section at Belgian General 
 Headquarters he rendered invaluable services in the 
 direction of operations against the enemy. At all 
 times he displayed the highest miUtary attainments, 
 untiring energy, and zeal in the performance of his 
 distinguished duties. 
 
 MERCHIE, SYLVIAN . . . Major Genera 1 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. As chief of staff in the oflBce of the Belgian 
 Secretary of War he rendered most important service 
 in the prosecution of operations against the enemy. 
 
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 His high professional attainments furthered his rapid 
 promotion in active service with troops, fitting for 
 the distinguished duties to which he was called later. 
 
 MICHEL, AUGUSTIN EDWARD . . 
 
 Lieutenant General 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. In command of the Belgian Army of 
 Occupation he performed his important duties with 
 the greatest distinction, at all times displaying 
 marked qualities of leadership and sound judgment 
 at critical periods. 
 
 OSTERRIETH, LEON Major 
 
 Chief of the Belgian Military Mission to the 
 United States and Acting MiUtary Attach^, Belgian 
 Legation, Washington. For exceptionally merito- 
 rious and distinguished services rendered the United 
 States Army while serving as Chief of the Belgian 
 Military Mission to the United States and Acting 
 Military Attach6 to the Belgian Legation, Washing- 
 ton. 
 
 TILKENS Colonel 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. After serving with distinction in the com- 
 mand of troops he rendered most valuable services 
 as aide-de-camp to the king of the Belgians. As mem- 
 ber of the King's military household he showed high 
 military attainments, and his advice proved uni- 
 formly sound. 
 
 TINANT, LUCIEN 
 
 Chief, Belgian Mission, General Headquarters. 
 
 CABELL, DE ROSEY C. . . Major General 
 For exceptionally meritorious and conspicuous 
 service while in command of the Arizona District of 
 the Southern Department. He handled the delicate 
 border situation there with firmness and sound judg- 
 ment. 
 
 CALLAN, ROBERT E. . . Brigadier General 
 Coast Artillery Corps. For exceptionally meri- 
 torious and distinguished services. As commanding 
 general of the 33d Coast Artillery Brigade, he dis- 
 played high technical ability. Though confronted 
 with innumerable difficulties, he developed the 
 heavy artillery regiments under his command into 
 combat units of remarkable efficiency, which units 
 proved to be of the utmost value during the St. 
 Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne offensives. 
 
 CAMPBELL, ROBERT M. Lieutenant Colonel 
 Cavalry. For especially meritorious and dis- 
 tinguished service while serving as MiUtary Attache 
 at Mexico City, Mexico. 
 
 CANFIELD, EDWARD, JR. Lieutenant Colonel 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. He served as assistant chief of staff, G-1, 
 of the 4th Division, and organized the entire system 
 of supply for the division. He trained and super- 
 vised the personnel and the operation of the admin- 
 istrative sections. He handled all problems con- 
 nected with supply and transportation with such 
 efficiency and success that the division was never 
 short of either rations or ammunition. He proved 
 himself to be an officer of the greatest administrative 
 ability, exceptional foresight, and tireless energy. 
 
 CARLETON. GUY .... Major General 
 For exceptionally meritorious and conspicuous 
 service as commanding general at Camp Wadsworth, 
 S. C, in organizing and training corps and Army 
 troops during the war. 
 
 CARTER, ARTHUR H Colonel 
 
 Field Artillery. For exceptionally meritorious 
 and conspicuous service. While on duty in the Office 
 
 of the Chief of Field Artillery, he displayed great 
 ability in developing the organization of the Field 
 Artillery Central Officers' Training School; he then 
 proceeded to Camp Taylor, established this school 
 and administered it in an exceptionally meritorious 
 manner during the remainder of the war. 
 
 CARSON, CLIFFORD C Colonel 
 
 Coast Artillery Corps. For exceptionally meri- 
 torious and distinguished services. He organized 
 and commanded the training centers for the instruc- 
 tion of officers for the Tractor Artillery of the Amer- 
 ican Expeditionary Forces. In this new and im- 
 portant field of activity he rendered conspicuously 
 meritorious service. 
 
 CARTER, JESSE McI. . . Major General 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and conspicuous 
 service. As Chief of the Militia Bureau he con- 
 ceived and directed the organization of the United 
 States Guards and utilized these and other forces 
 most effectively in the important work of safe- 
 guarding the utilities and industries of the nation 
 essential to the prosecution of the war. 
 
 CARTY, JOHN J Colonel 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. He was largely instrumental in securing 
 from the telephone and telegraph companies of the 
 United States the best talent available to meet the 
 urgent requirements of the Signal Corps at the out- 
 break of the war. He has served with marked dis- 
 tinction as a member of the American Expeditionary 
 Forces, and his brilUant professional attainments 
 and sound judgment have rendered his services of 
 exceptional value to the government. 
 
 CASAD, ADAMF Colonel 
 
 Ordnance Department. For exceptionally meri- 
 torious and distinguished services. As Deputy Chief 
 Ordnance Officer at General Headquarters, Amer- 
 ican Expeditionary Forces, he exercised conspicuous 
 initiative and sound judgment in the superivision of 
 ordnance activities. With tireless energy he organ- 
 ized and administered the work of the Ordnance 
 Department in the zone of the Armies. As repre- 
 sentative of the Ordnance Department at Chaumont, 
 he showed wide vision and full comprehension of 
 conditions and needs of the service, working with 
 exceptional devotion to prevent any stoppage in the 
 supply of ordnance material. 
 
 CASTNER, JOSEPH C. . Brigadier General 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. While in command of the 9th Infantry 
 Brigade he displayed conspicuous tenacity of purpose 
 and a determination to overcome all obstacles. At 
 the Bois des Rappes, in the St. Mihiel salient, and 
 ensuing actions his brigade effectively routed the 
 enemy. The success of his command was in a large 
 measure due to the splendid training and excellent 
 leadership given it by its commander. 
 
 CATRON, THOM Major 
 
 Infantry. For exceptionally meritorious and 
 distinguished services. As an instructor at the 
 Army IntelUgence School he performed important 
 duties with marked zeal and abiUty, aiding materi- 
 ally in the efficient training of a large number of 
 officers for the Intelligence Service of the units of 
 our armies in the field. 
 
 CAVANAUGH, JAMES B. . . . Colonel 
 
 Engineer Corps. For exceptionally meritorious 
 and distinguished services. As commander of an 
 Engineer regiment, he rendered great assistance 
 in the early development of the American port at 
 Bassens. As assistant chief of staff of the adminis- 
 trative section of the services of supply, he exhibited 
 rare qualities and marked ability in the solution of 
 
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 many problems of policy. His efforts in connection 
 with the repatriation of American troops have been 
 of conspicuous merit. 
 
 CHAFFEE, ADNA R Colonel 
 
 Cavalry. For exceptionally meritorious and dis- 
 tinguished services. At Army General Staff College 
 he displayed military attainments of a high order, 
 contributing efficiency to the training of a large num- 
 ber of officers. He performed tasks of great difficulty 
 with marked distinction as G-3 of the 81st Division 
 and later of the 7th Corps. Later, as chief of the 
 third section, General Staff, 3rd Corps, he acted 
 with sound judgment and wide comprehension of 
 existing conditions in the discharge of the grave 
 responaibihties connected with his office during the 
 closing days of the Meuse-Argonne offensive, han- 
 dling perplexing problems with keen energy and 
 wise discernment. 
 
 CHAMBERLAIN, JOHN L. Major General 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and conspicuous 
 service. As Inspector General of the Army he has, 
 by his highly responsible services, materially con- 
 tributed to the efficiency of all departments and 
 bureaus of the military establishment, and to the 
 •uccessful execution of the military program. 
 
 CHANDLER, CHARLES DeF. . . Colonel 
 Air Service. For exceptionally meritorious and 
 distinguished services. As Chief of the Balloon Sec- 
 tion, Air Service, American Expeditionary Forces, 
 from November, 1917, to February, 1919, he ren- 
 dered notable service in the supply, administration, 
 and operation of the balloon units that so thoroughly 
 demonstrated their efficiency during all the major 
 operations of the American Expeditionary Forces. 
 
 CHAPIN, PAUL .... First Lieutenant 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. As the representative of G-4, of the Amer- 
 ican Expeditionary Forces at the D. G. C. R. A., 
 he displayed marked ability and devotion to duty 
 in a position of great responsibility. He handled 
 with tact and sound judgment the involved and 
 delicate questions continually arising in connection 
 with our relationship with the allied armies, and 
 rendering service of great value to the Government. 
 
 CHENEY, SHERWOOD A. . Brigadier General 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. As assistant chief engineer, General Head- 
 quarters, he rendered valuable services in the or- 
 ganization of the Engineer Corps and its coordina- 
 tion with the associated services. Later, as director 
 of the Army Transport Service, he performed 
 eminently valuable services, achieving remarkable 
 results in a task of great magnitude involving the 
 expeditious return of many thousands of soldiers 
 from the ports of France to the United States. 
 
 CHURCHILL, MARLBOROUGH . . . 
 
 Brigadier General 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and conspicuous 
 services as Chief of Staff of the Army Artillery of 
 the First Army, American Expeditionary Forces, 
 and for his ability, zeal, and untiring energy in 
 building up the Military Intelligence Division of the 
 General Staff as Director of Military Intelligence. 
 He discharged these duties of great responsibility 
 with ability, tact, and energy. He built up the in- 
 telligence service to its present high state of effic- 
 iency. 
 
 CLARK, ALBERT P. . . Lieutenant Colonel 
 Medical Corps. For exceptionally meritorious 
 and distinguished services. As medical representa- 
 tive on, and later as General Staff member of, the 
 first section. General Headquarters, American Ex- 
 peditionary Forces, he displayed sound judgment 
 and wide comprehension of existing conditions in the 
 
 management of ocean tonnage allotments, and de- 
 vised and efficiently operated a system of supply for 
 the Medical Department of the American Expedi- 
 tionary Forces. Largely through his personal efforts 
 energy, and farsightedness the difficulties in the pro- 
 curement and shipment of medical supplies for the 
 sick and wounded were successfully overcome. 
 
 CLARK, PAUL H Colonel 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. As chief of the American Mis.sion at 
 French General Headquarters, he performed with 
 marked distinction important duties requiring tact 
 and judgment. His ceaseless efforts and untiring 
 energy were of material benefit in securing the nec- 
 essary co-operation with the French military author- 
 ities. 
 
 CLOMAN. SYDNEY A Colonel 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. As chief of staff of the 29th Division, he 
 showed himself resourceful and equal to any emer- 
 gency. His sound judgment and ability, especially 
 during the operations north of Verdun, France, in 
 October, 1918, were of a high order. The success 
 of these operations was in a measure due to his ener- 
 gy, zeal, and rare qualities of leadership. 
 
 COE, FRANK W Major General 
 
 For especially meritorious and conspicuous service 
 in the reorganization of the Coast Artillery, thereby 
 enaf'ling it to meet the great demand for oversea 
 artillery. 
 
 COLES, ROY H. . . . Lieutenant Colonel 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. He served as assistant to and executive 
 officer for the chief signal officer, American Expedi- 
 tionary Forces, and at all times he performed his most 
 exacting duties in an especially meritorious manner. 
 By his exceptional executive ability, tireless energy, 
 and sound judgment he successfully met every de- 
 mand that was made upon him. 
 
 COLLINS, EDGAR T Colone 1 
 
 General Staff Corps. For exceptionally merito- 
 rious and distinguished services. As chief of staff of 
 the 78th Division, during the St. Mihiel offensive 
 and during the first part of the Meuse-Argonne 
 operations, and subsequently as chief of staff of the 
 6th Army Corps, he demonstrated rare military at- 
 tainments, performing his difficult tasks with unre- 
 mitting zeal, rendering services of conspicuous 
 worthto the American Expeditionary Forces. 
 
 COLLINS, JAMES L. . . Lieutenant Colonel 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. As aide-de-camp to the commander-in- 
 chief, as line officer on duty with troops, and as 
 secretary of the General Staff of the American Ex- 
 peditionary Forces, he displayed a thorough knowl- 
 edge of every duty with which he \ya3 entrusted. 
 With tireless energy, keen perception, and able 
 execution of his manifold duties he rendered es- 
 pecially meritorious services to the American Ex- 
 peditionary Forces. 
 
 COLLINS, OWEN G Colonel 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. Under his administration the supply of 
 troops, care of property, and the operation of the 
 Quartermaster Depot at Gidvres, showed an excel- 
 lent degree of efficiency. The great improvement 
 and development of the organization of this impor- 
 tant depot under his direction was largely due to his 
 administrative abiUty and untiring zeal. 
 
 CONGER, ARTHUR L Colone 1 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. As a member of the Second Section, Gen- 
 eral Staff, General Headquarters, by his marked 
 
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 professional attainments, his zeal, and his sound 
 Judgment he contributed largely to the successful 
 operation of this section. As chief of the Second 
 Section, General Staff, of the 2d Division, during 
 active operations, and later as commander of a bri- 
 gade of the 29th Division during the Argonne-Meuse 
 ofifensive, he demonstrated his great energy and his 
 clear conception of tactics. 
 
 CONNOR, FOX .... Brigadier General 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. As assistant chief of staff in charge of the 
 operations section he has shown a masterful con- 
 ception of all the tactical situations which have con- 
 fronted the American forces in Europe. By his 
 high professional attainments and sound military 
 judgment he has handled with marked skill the 
 many details of the complex problems of organization 
 and troop movements that were necessitated by the 
 various operations of the American Expeditionary 
 Forces. 
 
 CONNOR, WILLIAM D. . Brigadier General 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. As assistant chief of staff and head of the 
 co-ordination section of the General Staff, American 
 Expeditionary Forces, he showed unusual ability 
 and tireless energy. As chief of staff of the Thirty- 
 second Division in the trench operations in the Bel- 
 fort sector and later as commander of the 63d Infan- 
 try Brigade in the advance to the Vesle he displayed 
 particular abiUty as a leader of troops. He also 
 performed valuable services as commander of a base 
 port and as chief of stafif of the services of supply. 
 
 COOK, CHARLES F Major 
 
 Deceased. Ordnance Department. For excep- 
 tionally meritorious and distinguished service. While 
 serving in the Ordnance Department he was instru- 
 mental in organizing the divisions dealing with the 
 procurement of ordnance material. While serving 
 on the General Staff he worked out a plan for the 
 consolidation of all articles of standard commercial 
 circulation in single purchasing units throughout 
 the War Department, upon which basis was built 
 the organization of the present Division of Purchase, 
 Storage and Traffic of the General Stafif. In his va- 
 rious assignments he gave himself whole-heartedly 
 and self-sacrificingly to the work of the Government. 
 
 COOPER, WIBB E Colonel 
 
 Medical Corps. For exceptionally meritorious 
 and distinguished services. He commanded with 
 notable success Base Hospital No. 8 at Savenay, 
 which under his efficient administration became the 
 nucleus of a large hospital center, which developed 
 into the largest classification and evacuation 
 hospital in France for patients returning to the 
 United States. By his marked ability in directing 
 the numerous activities under his control he 
 rendered services of conspicuous worth to the 
 American Expeditionary Forces. 
 
 CORDIER, CONSTANT .... Colonel 
 
 General Staff. For exceptionally meritorious 
 and conspicuous service. While on duty as liaison 
 officer between the War Department and the foreign 
 mihtary missions, he displayed the greatest dis- 
 cretion and ability and contributed materially to the 
 successful conduct of military-diplomatic relations 
 between the War Department and the allied mih- 
 tary missions. 
 
 CORLETT. CHARLES H. . Lieutenant Colonel 
 Signal Corps. For exceptionally meritorious and 
 distinguished services. As deputy to the Chief 
 Signal Officer of the line of communications he 
 displayed marked abihty for organization and ad- 
 rninistration in the establishment of important 
 Signal Corps undertakings, laying the foundation 
 of the Signal Corps work in the American Expedi- 
 tionary Forces. Later, as director of suppUes in the 
 
 Office of the Chief Signal Officer, he performed exact- 
 ing duties with unusual ability, solving with sound 
 judgment perplexing problems, enabhng a steady 
 flow of signal supplies to be maintained to the 
 troops in the field. 
 
 CRAIG, DANIEL F. . . Brigadier General 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. He served with distinction as command- 
 ing officer of the 302d Field Artillery, and later upon 
 being promoted to the grade of brigadier generaC as 
 commanding general of the 157th Field Artillery 
 Brigade, his service was equally conspicuous. Due 
 to his aggressive leadership, his batteries were at all 
 times close behind the advancing Infantry. The ac- 
 cura,te support which they furnished was largely due 
 to his management and technical skill as an artiller- 
 ist. 
 
 CRAIG, MALIN . . . Brigadier General 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. He served in turn as chief of staff of a 
 division, a corps, and an army, in each of which 
 capacities he exhibited great abihty. His personal 
 influence, aggressiveness, and untiring efforts were 
 repeatedly displayed in the operations of the First 
 Corps in the vicinity of Chateau-Thierry, on the 
 Ourcq, and the Vesle during the St. Mihiel and 
 Argonne-Meuse ofifensives. 
 
 GRAIN, JAMES K Colonel 
 
 Ordnance Department. For exceptionally meri- 
 torious and distinguished services. Successively 
 as ordnance officer of the 42d Division, 1st Army 
 Corps and 2d Army, he displayed exceptional abihty 
 in the organization and administration of work of 
 great magnitude. Encountering unforeseen and per- 
 plexing problems, he solved them with initiative 
 and sound judgment, showing a full understanding 
 of existing needs and conditions of the service. He 
 was tireless in energy and resourceful, proving at 
 all times devoted to his important duties. 
 
 CRAVATH. PAUL D 
 
 Representative of the Treasury Department. For 
 exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services. 
 With great ability, energy, and patience, he co-opera- 
 ted in international matters involving the interests 
 of the American Expeditionary Forces. Estabhshing 
 and maintaining the most cordial relations with the 
 British authorities, he greatly contributed to the 
 estabUshment of their effective co-operation with 
 the Mihtary Board of Alhed Supply and in many 
 other matters of extreme importance. 
 
 CRILE, GEORGE W Colonel 
 
 Medical Corps. For exceptionally meritorious 
 and distinguished services. By his skill, researches, 
 and discoveries he saved the Uves of many of our 
 wounded soldiers. His tireless efforts to devise new 
 methods of treatment to prevent infection and sur- 
 gical shock revolutionized Army surgery and met 
 with the greatest success. 
 
 CRONKHITE, ADELBERT . Major General 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. He commanded the Eightieth Division 
 during the Argonne-Meuse offensive, where he 
 demonstrated great abihty as a leader and proved 
 himself a commander of initiative and courage. 
 
 CROOKSTON, WILLIAM J. . . . Colonel 
 Medical Corps. For exceptionally meritorious 
 and distinguished services. As division surgeon he 
 displayed marked abihty of organization and admin- 
 istration throughout the service of the 28th Division 
 in France. With keen judgment he supervised the 
 location of dressing stations and field hospitals and 
 and used remarkable discretion in directing the entire 
 work of evacuation of a large number of casualties. 
 By constant vigilance and unceasing efifort he pro- 
 
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 vided for the health and treatment of the troops with 
 whom he served, displaying professional attainments 
 of a high order. 
 
 CROWDER, ENOCH H. . . Major General 
 Judge Advocate General. For especially meri- 
 torious and conspicuous service as Provost Marshal 
 General in the preparation and operation of the 
 draft laws of the Nation during the war. 
 
 CRUIKSHANK, WILLIAM M. Brigadier General 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. He commanded with ability the Artillery 
 of the 3d Division on the Marne during the German 
 attack on July 15. Subsequently, during the ad- 
 vance on July 18, due to his tactical knowledge and 
 successful placing of the guns, he greatly assisted 
 in the repulse of the enemy. Later he rendered 
 valuable services as commander of the Artillery of 
 the 4th Corps. 
 
 CRUSAN, CLYDE B Colonel 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. He was charged with the important duty 
 of administering the Supplies Division of the Quar- 
 termaster Department of the American Expedition- 
 ary Forces, where he exhibited organizing ability of 
 the highest order. His efforts and foresight had a 
 marked influence on the successful delivery of 
 rations, clothing, and other quartermaster suppUes to 
 combat troops. 
 
 CUIKIN, J. R Major 
 
 Medical Corps. For exceptionally meritorious 
 and conspicuous service when in charge of Camp 
 Hospital No. 1, at Camp Upton, N. Y., during the 
 serious epidemic of influenza at this camp in Septem- 
 ber and October, 1918. Due to his great energy and 
 good will, and unwillingness to meet defeat in any 
 form, remarkable results were obtained at this hos- 
 pital. 
 
 CULBERSON. WILLIAM L. Lieutenant Colonel 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. He displayed extraordinary qualities 
 of leadership and ability for organization. While 
 engaged upon another mission he discovered six 
 companies of infantry which had been ordered to 
 relieve a front-line unit, lost and confused, due to the 
 misdirection of the guides who had lost their way. 
 Coming upon these companies when the men were 
 beginning to straggle from the ranks, he raUied them, 
 and by his personal efforts alone succeeded in bring- 
 ing them to their position just before daylight and 
 in time to take part in the pending operation. 
 
 CULVER, CLARENCE C Colonel 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and conspicuous 
 service. To Colonel Culver's untiring energy, close 
 application, and perseverance is due the credit for 
 having completed the co-ordination of the chain of 
 events leading from the earUest conception of the 
 radio telephone to the successful accomplishment 
 of voice-commanding flying carried through to 
 full fruition. 
 
 CUSHMAN, Mrs. JAMES S 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and conspicuous 
 service as Chairman of the War Work Council of 
 the Young Women's Christian Association of the 
 United States of America. 
 
 CUTLER, HARRY Colonel 
 
 Retired. National Guard, Rhode Island. For 
 especially meritorious and conspicuous service as 
 chairman. Executive Committee of the Jewish 
 Welfare Board. 
 
 CUTCHEON. FRANKLIN WARNER M. . 
 
 Colonel 
 
 Infantry. For exceptionally meritorious and dis- 
 tinguished services. As chariman of the Board of 
 Contracts and Adjustments he supervised and con- 
 ducted important negotiations with Allied Govern- 
 ments and their citizens with marked success. His 
 complete knowledge of legal and financial matters 
 coupled with his capacity for work were important 
 factors in the successful management of the Army's 
 fiscal affairs in Europe, rendering services of great 
 value to the American Expeditionary Forces. 
 
 CANADA 
 
 MILLER, WALTER Major 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services rendered The United States Army while 
 serving as the liaison officer between the British 
 Embassy, the Ministry of Militia and Defense, 
 Dominion of Canada, and the War Department. 
 
 DALEY, EDMUND L Colonel 
 
 Engineer Corps. For exceptionally meritorious 
 and distinguished services. He served with distinc- 
 tion as division engineer of the Third Division and 
 as commanding officer of the 6th Engineers. Due to 
 his energy and resourcefulness, he accomplished 
 arduous tasks with marked success. With remark- 
 able skill he directed the laying out of the defense 
 scheme of the positions taken in the Meuse-Argonne 
 offensive, rendering services of inestimable value to 
 the American Expeditionary Forces. 
 
 DANFORD, ROBERT M Captain 
 
 Brigadier general. For exceptionally meritorious 
 and conspicuous service. While on duty in the 
 Office of the Chief of Field Artillery he displayed 
 marked abihty in planning the organization of field 
 artillery replacement depots; he then proceeded to 
 Camp Jackson, S. C, estabhshed this depot, and 
 administered it during the remainder of the war with 
 rare ability and judgment. 
 
 DARNALL, CARL R Colonel 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and conspicuous 
 service. He has rendered especially meritorious and 
 distingioished service in organizing, developing, and 
 administering the supply division of the Medical 
 Department, and it is due to his foresight and ability 
 that new sources of medical supplies were developed 
 in this country so that adequate quantities of mater- 
 ial were always available for use with the sick and 
 wounded of the Army. 
 
 DAVIE, PRESTON . . Lieutenant Colonel 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 service. He organized the Fuel and Forage Division 
 of the War Department and also assisted in reor- 
 ganizing the Salvage Service upon a most efficient 
 basis to meet war conditions. By his sound judg- 
 ment, marked legal and administrative abihty, and 
 unselfish devotion to duty he rendered conspicuous 
 service in reorganizing and developing the Real 
 Estate Service of the War Department. 
 
 DAVIS, EDWARD Colonel 
 
 Cavalry. For especially meritorious and dis- 
 tinguished service while serving as Military Attache 
 at the Hague, Netherlands. 
 
 DAVIS, EDWIN G Colonel 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 
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 HEROES ALL 
 
 service. As chief of the disciplinary division of the 
 office of the Judge Advocate General of the Army 
 he contributed a most helpful means of avoiding 
 serious errors in the administration of military jus- 
 tice during the war. 
 
 DAVIS, JOSEPH R Colonel 
 
 Field Artillery. For exceptionally meritorious 
 and distinguished services. He commanded the 
 15th Field Artillery throughout all the major oper- 
 ations in which the Second Division participated, 
 at all times proving himself an officer of unusual 
 ability and sound judgment. Inspiring the mem- 
 bers of his command by his aggressive spirit, he kept 
 his regiment at all times in closest proximity to the 
 infantry units which it supported, thereby con- 
 tributing materially to the successes achieved by 
 his division against the enemy. 
 
 DAVIS, ROBERT C. . . Brigadier General 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. As adjutant general of the American Ex- 
 peditionary Forces he has performed his exacting 
 duties with high professional skill and administra- 
 tive abiUty. The exceptional efficiency of the ad- 
 jutant general's department under his direction 
 was a material factor in the success of the staff 
 work at general headquarters. 
 
 DAVIS, WILLIAM 0. . . Brigadier General 
 Coast Artillery. For exceptionally meritorious 
 and distinguished services. In command of the 
 Artillery support of the Fifth Corps in November he 
 rendered services of the highest order. Through his 
 energy, intelligence, and skill his guns were ever 
 ready for an emergency. The successes of the opera- 
 tions between the Meuse and the Argonne Forest 
 were in a measure due to his strong support of the 
 attacking Infantry. 
 
 DAVIS, WILLIAM D Colonel 
 
 Infantry. For exceptionally meritorious and dis- 
 tinguished services. He served with marked suc- 
 cess as commanding officer of the 361st Infantry, 
 displaying military attainments of a high order. 
 Inspiring his men by his faithful devotion to duty, 
 he proved a potent factor in the achievments of the 
 91st Division. While ably directing his regiment 
 in action during the early part of November he was 
 killed by an enemy shell. 
 
 DAVISON, HENRY P 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 service. As chairman of the War Council, American 
 Red Cross, he assumed general direction of the war 
 measures of that society, and by the exercise of rare 
 tact and consummate powers of construction and 
 direction brought it to a perfection of organization 
 which made it possible to extend relief promptly 
 and bountifully to our armies and to those of the 
 allied nations. His dynamic qualities as a financier 
 and his forceful personality assured to the soldier 
 in the field and to the inhabitants of the devastated 
 countries of Europe systematized measures of relief 
 beyond the limits of specific statement. 
 
 DAWES, CHARLES G. . . Brigadier General 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. He rendered most conspicuous services 
 in the organization of the general purchasing board 
 as general purchasing agent of the American Ex- 
 peditionary Forces and as the representative of the 
 United States Army on the mihtary board of allied 
 supply. His rare abiUties, sound business judg- 
 ment, and aggressive energy were invaluable in 
 securing needed supplies for the American armies in 
 Europe. 
 
 DAY, LEE GARNET Major 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. In command of the regulating station at 
 
 St. Dizier, France, he displayed extraordinary ability 
 in the promptness with which he organized and 
 assured a steady flow of supplies to the Ist Army in 
 the advance against the St. Mihiel salient and in the 
 Argonne offensive. It was largely due to his splen- 
 did efforts in a time of great emergency that our 
 troops were provided with necessary ammunition 
 and supplies. 
 
 DEAN, ELMER A Colonel 
 
 Medical Corps. For exceptionally meritorious 
 and distmguished services. He came to France with 
 a base hospital unit, which he established. Later he 
 organized and commanded the first large hospital 
 center at Bazoilles. The success of this center in 
 caring for a large number of sick and wounded was 
 due in a large measure to his high prtfessional 
 attamments, zeal and extraordinary executive 
 abiUty. 
 
 DE BEVOISE, CHARLES I. Brigadier General 
 Infantry. For exceptionally meritorious and 
 distinguished services. He served with credit as 
 commander of trains and military poUce of the 27th 
 Division, Later, in command of the 107th In- 
 fantry, he proved himself to be an energetic and re- 
 sourceful leader dufing the operations against the 
 Hindenburg line and those on the La Selle River. 
 After being promoted to brigadier general he contin- 
 ued to render valuable services to the American Ex- 
 peditionary Forces as commander of the 53d Infan- 
 try Brigade, rendering conspicuous services to the 
 American Expeditionary Forces. 
 
 DELANO, Miss JANE A 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and conspicuous 
 service as director. Department of Nursing, Amer- 
 ican Red Cross. She applied her great energy and 
 vised her powerful influence among the nurses of the 
 country to secure enrollments in the American Red 
 Cross. Through her great efforts and devotion to 
 duty eighteen thousand seven hundred and thirty- 
 two nurses were secured and transferred to the Army 
 Nurse Corps for service during the war. Thus she 
 was a great factor in assisting the Medical Depart- 
 ment in caring for the sick and wounded. 
 
 DEEMS, CLARENCE, Jr Colonel 
 
 Field Artillery. For exceptionally meritorious 
 and distinguished services. He served creditably 
 as commanding oSicer of the 321st Field Artillery, 
 giving proof of conspicuous military attainments. 
 Through his tireless energy and technical skill as 
 an artillerist his regiment gave most effective 
 assistance to the infantry which it supported, and 
 at all times furnished whole-hearted co-operation to 
 the infantry in the operations against the enemy. 
 
 DEVOL, CARROL A. . . . Major General 
 For exceptionally meritorious and conspicuous 
 service. General Devol, first as depot quartermaster 
 and later as zone supply officer in San Francisco, 
 handled the Service of Supply and Service of Trans- 
 portation on the Pacific Coast during the war, being 
 responsible for the supply of troops serving in the 
 PhiUppines, Hawaii, Siberia, and Alaska, and the 
 camps on the Pacific Coast. He handled this large 
 responsibility with ability, good judgment, and 
 conspicuous success. 
 
 DEWEY, BRADLEY Colonel 
 
 Chemical Warfare Service. For exceptionally 
 meritorious and conspicuous service as Chief of the 
 Gas Defense Production Division in achieving under 
 most trying circumstances remarkable results in 
 supplying the American Expeditionary Forces with 
 sufficient number of gas masks of high grade and of 
 improved design. 
 
 DEWITT, JOHNL Colonel 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 
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 445 
 
 services. He organized the supply section of the 
 General Staff of the 1st Army and successfully ad- 
 ministered this important section during all the 
 operations of that command. The results obtained 
 by his untiring efforts and brilliant professional ablity 
 had a marked influence on the successes attained by 
 the 1st Army. 
 
 DICKMAN, JOSEPH T. , . Major General 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services as commander of the Third Army, American 
 Expeditionary Forces. Commanded the Third 
 Division and contributed in large measure to success 
 in hurhng back the final German general attack 
 commencing July 14, 1918. He participated in 
 offensive northward to Vesle River; commanding 
 successively the First Army Corps and the Third 
 Army Corps in the Argonne Forest operation. In 
 command of Third Army of occupation at Coblenz, 
 Germany. 
 
 DILLARD, JAMES B Colonel 
 
 For specially meritorious and conspicuous service 
 as Chief of the Heavy Artillery Section of the 
 Carriage Division of the Office of the Chief of Ord- 
 nance, in which capacity he was charged with the de- 
 sign and development of all railway and other heavy 
 artillery; and later as Chief of the Engineering Divi- 
 sion of the Office of the Chief of Ordnance, in which 
 capacity he was charged with the design and devel- 
 opment of all articles of ordnance supplied to the 
 United States Army. 
 
 DISQUE, BRICE P. . . Brigadier General 
 Resigned. For exceptionally meritorious and 
 distinguished services rendered in connection with 
 the organization and administration of the spruce 
 production activities of the Bureau of Aircraft Pro- 
 duction while serving as officer in charge of the 
 Spruce Production Division and President of the 
 United States Spruce Production Corporation. 
 
 DODD, TOWNSEND F Colonel 
 
 Air Service. For exceptionally meritorious and 
 distinguished services. He organized the aviation 
 training school at Issoudon and successfully con- 
 ducted the negotiations for the first purchase of 
 aeroplanes from allied Governments for the use of 
 the American Expeditionary Forces. He later served 
 with distinction as Chief of the Supply Section, Air 
 Service, American Expeditionary Forces, and as 
 technical adviser and information officer of the 
 Chief of Air Service, First Army. 
 
 D'OLIER, FRANKLIN . Lieutenant Colonel 
 Quartermaster Corps. For exceptionally merito- 
 rious and distinguished services. He displayed 
 marked abiUty in the organization and efficient ad- 
 ministration of the American salvage depot at St. 
 Pierre des Corps, of which he was the commanding 
 officer. To his untiring zeal and constant devotion 
 to duty is due the success with which this plant, the 
 largest industrial undertaking in the American Ex- 
 peditionary Forces, was operated. 
 
 DONALDSON. THOMAS Q. Brigadier General 
 Cavalry. For exceptionally meritorious and dis- 
 tinguished services. As inspector general of the 
 Services of Supply, by his energy, sound judgment, 
 and able management he organized and brought to 
 a state of marked efficiency the Inspector General's 
 Department in the Services of Supply. He proved 
 a most potent factor in raising the standard of dis- 
 cipline throughout the command, rendering services 
 of conspicuous worth. 
 
 DOREY, HALSTEAD Colonel 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 .lervices. He commanded with distinction a regi- 
 ment during the battle of the Marne, the advance 
 from the Marne to the Ourcq, and in the St. Mihiel 
 
 and Argonne-Meuse offensives. It was his regiment 
 that led the advance to the Ourcq, capturing 
 Charmel, Charmel-Chuteau, Villardelle Ferme, and 
 Ronch^res. The successes attained by his command 
 were greatly influenced by the high qualities of 
 leadership he continually displayed in all these 
 operations. 
 
 DORSEY, FRANK M Colonel 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and conspicuous 
 service. As a civihan and as Chief of Development 
 Division, C. W. S., he has displayed fine technical 
 skill and administrative abihty in developing 
 materials and processes which have contributed 
 greatly to the achievements of the Chemical Warfare 
 Service during the war. 
 
 DOYLE. LUKE C Major 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. As assistant regulating officer, G-4, Gen- 
 eral Headquarters, American Expeditionary Forces, 
 he arranged the schedules of hospital and medical 
 supply trains with marked ability and succeeded in 
 maintaining those schedules, despite numerous diffi- 
 culties. His aggressive action in time of emergency, 
 whereby he surmounted unforeseen obstacles, to- 
 gether with the excellent performance of his duties, 
 were material factors in the alleviation of much 
 suff'ering and in the saving of many Uves among the 
 wounded sent from the front. 
 
 DRAKE, CHARLES B. . . Brigadier General 
 For especially meritorious and conspicuous serv- 
 ice in the organization of the Motor Transport Corps. 
 
 DRUM, HUGH A. , . . Brigadier General 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. Upon him as chief of staff of the First 
 Army devolved the important duty of organizing the 
 headquarters of this command and of co-ordinating 
 the detailed staff work in its operations in the St. 
 Mihiel and Argonne-Mcuse offensives. His tact, 
 zeal and high professional attainments had a 
 marked influence on the success that attended the 
 operations of the First Army. 
 
 DUFFY. FRANCIS P. . . Chaplain-Captain 
 Infantry. For exceptionally meritorious and 
 distinguished services, He performed, with dis- 
 tinction, his combined duties as regimental and 
 division chaplain, stimulating the work of ail with 
 whom he came in contact. When his division was 
 in rest areas he was tireless and devoted in his 
 efforts to help all with whom he served. Whether 
 in the front-line trenches or in an attack, he was with 
 the troops, encouraging them to greater effort, an 
 example of fearlessness and devotion to duty, helping 
 to care for the sick and wounded, administering to 
 the dying, and arranging for the burial of the dead. 
 
 DUGAN, THOMAS B. . . Brigadier General 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. He commanded the 70th Infantry Brigade 
 during a part of the Meuse-Argonne offensive with 
 great distinction and marked ability. By his pains- 
 taking energy, zeal and great initiative he proved to 
 be a material factor in the successes of the division. 
 
 DUNCAN, GEORGE B. . . Major General 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. Arriving in France with the first contin- 
 gent of American troops, he commanded in turn a 
 regiment brigade, and division with conspicuous 
 success. In the command of the Seventy-seventh 
 Division, in the Baccarat sector, his sound military 
 judgment, energy, and resolution were important 
 factors in the successes gained. Later, in conimand 
 of the Eighty-second Division, in the Argonne- .Meuso 
 offensive, he proved himself a brilliant leader, with 
 great force and energy. 
 
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 HEROES ALL 
 
 DUNN, JOHN M Colonel 
 
 General Staff. For exceptionally meritorious 
 and distinguished service as Chief of the Positive 
 Branch, Military Intelligence Division, General 
 Staff. To his untiring energy, zeal, and abiUty the 
 eflBciency of the service of gathering, collating, and 
 distributing miUtary information is largely due. 
 
 DUNWOODY, HALSEY .... Colonel 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. As chief of supply and assistant chief of 
 Air Service, by his energy, tact, and executive 
 ability, he built up an efficient supply service, capa- 
 ble of meeting the program for material, airplanes, 
 motors and eqviipment. He estabUshed and main- 
 tained excellent relations with the alUed military 
 authorities. His service was marked by exceptional 
 administrative ability, comprehensive knowledge 
 of the needs and conditions of the service, and 
 whole-hearted devotion to his important tasks. 
 
 EDIE, GUY L Colonel 
 
 Medical Corps. For exceptionally meritorious 
 and distinguished services. He was placed in charge 
 of the Medical Service at Brest at the time when 
 it became the chief port of embarkation for Amer- 
 ican troops and at a period when the arrival of troops 
 in unprecedented numbers, and with many sick, 
 overwhelmed all medical arrangements for their 
 care. By his great resourcefulness he successfully 
 overcame the many diffiicult problems that were 
 presented. 
 
 EDWARDS, OLIVER . . Brigadier General 
 For exceptionally meritorious and conspicuous 
 service. Due to his rare ability and high profes- 
 sional attainments he was selected to organize the 
 Machine Gun Training Center, the success of which 
 was, in a large measure, due to his zealous and ener- 
 getic administration. 
 
 EISENMANN, CHARLES 
 
 Vice chairman of the committee on supplies. 
 Council of National Defense. For especially meri- 
 torious and conspicuous service. His energy, 
 courage, business ability, and foresight did much to 
 enlist American industry in the service of our coun- 
 try and thus make possible the prompt and proper 
 equipment of our armies with clothing and equipage. 
 
 ELLIOTT, WILLIAM Colonel 
 
 Quartermaster Corps. For exceptionally meri- 
 torious and distinguished services. As quarter- 
 master at Langres and at the Regulating Station at 
 Is-sur-Tille, his energy and thorough knowledge 
 of methodss and standards of supply have been of 
 the greatest value to the Government, particularly 
 while depot quartermaster at Is-sur-Tille, during a 
 period when the successful operations of some 20 
 divisions were dependent upon receiving supplies 
 from that depot. 
 
 ELTINGE, LE ROY . . . Brigadier General 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. As a member of the Operations Section, 
 General Staff, General Headquarters, American 
 Expeditionary Forces, he exhibited sound miUtary 
 judgment and foresight in drafting important plans. 
 Later, as Deputy Chief of Staff of the Anierican 
 Expeditionary Forces throughout the period of 
 active operations and thereafter he discharged the 
 important and complex duties of his position with 
 admirable efficiency and by his untiring efforts and 
 devotion to duty rendered conspicuous service to 
 the Government. 
 
 ELY, HANSON E. . . . Major General 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 
 services. He commanded with skill and marked 
 
 distinction a regiment in the trench fighting north of 
 
 Toul, in the operations west of Montdidier, and in 
 the action at Cantigny. As a brigade commander 
 at Soissons and as a division commander in the 
 Argonne-Meuse offensive he demonstrated rare 
 capabilities as a commander. 
 
 EMBICK, STANLEY D Colonel 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 service. As a member of the American Section of 
 the Supreme War Council, by his high professional 
 quaUfications, his breadth of vision, and his sound 
 miUtary judgment, he has rendered invaluable aid 
 in solving the many complex problems that have 
 come before the Supreme War Council. 
 
 EMERSON, THOMAS HENRY . . Colonel 
 Engineer Corps. For exceptionally meritorious 
 and distinguished services. As assistant chief of 
 staff, G-3, of the operations section of the 5th Army 
 Corps, he performed his important duties with 
 marked zeal. By his rare technical skill in origi- 
 nating and developing plans for operations against 
 the enemy he rendered services of signal worth to the 
 American Expeditionary Forces. 
 
 EMMONS, HAROLD H. . . . Lieutenant 
 United States Naval Reserve Force. For espe- 
 cially meritorious and conspicuous service as Chief 
 of the Engine Production Department of the Air 
 Service. 
 
 ERICKSON, HJALMER .... Colonel 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. As commanding officer of the 26th Infan- 
 try Regiment in all the operations east of the Aire 
 River from October 1 to II, 1918, he rendered most 
 meritorious service by displaying marked tactical 
 ability, courage, and resourcefulness in the handling 
 of numerous critical situations, thus enabUng his 
 regiment to advance steadily to all its objectives. 
 
 ERSKINE, JOHN Major 
 
 Medical Corps. For exceptionally meritorious 
 and distinguished services. As chariman of the 
 Educational Commission, he devoted himself with 
 tireless energy to the problem of developing educat- 
 ional opportunities for the American soldiers in 
 France while they were awaiting repatriation. To 
 his rare educational abiUty, breadth of vision, and 
 initiative is due, in a large measure, the success of 
 the educational program of the American Expedi- 
 tionary Forces. 
 
 FAIR, JOHN S Colonel 
 
 General Staff. For exceptionally meritorious 
 and conspicuous service . He organized and operated 
 the Remount Service, controlled the purchasing of 
 fuel and forage for the Army, and organized and 
 started into operation the Conservation and Recla- 
 mation Division. By his enthusiasm and energy 
 valuable results were obtained. 
 
 FAISON, SAMSON L. . . Brigadier General 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. He commanded with great credit the 60th 
 Infantry Brigade in breaking of the enemy's Hin- 
 denburg line at Bellicourt, France, and in subsequent 
 operations in which important captures were made, 
 all marking him as a military commander of great 
 energy and determination. 
 
 FARNSWORTH, CHARLES S. Major General 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. In command of the 37th Division, his 
 efficient leadership and military ability were im- 
 portant factors in the successful operations in the 
 Meuse-Argonne offensive, and later proved their 
 worth when this division served with the British 
 forces in Belgium . 
 
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE MEDAL 
 
 447 
 
 FASSETT, WILLIAM M. . Brigadier General 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. In the forcing of the crossing of the Escault 
 River, Belgium, in November, 1918, and the es- 
 tablishment of a bridgehead thereat he demon- 
 strated his ability as a leader. The successful opera- 
 tions of his brigade in this and in ensuing actions 
 were greatly influenced by his efforts. 
 
 FELAND, LOGAN . . . Brigadier General 
 U. S. M. C. For exceptionally meritorious and 
 distinguished services. As lieutenant colonel and 
 second in command of the 5th Regiment, United 
 States Marine Corps, he had an important function 
 in the training of that organization, and he partici- 
 pated creditably in its operations in the Aisne defen- 
 sive and the fighting in the Chateau-Thierry section. 
 Having taken command of his regiment as colonel 
 shortly before the battle of Soissons, he led it with 
 extraordinary skill throughout the remainder of its 
 engagements, giving proof of the highest qualities of 
 leadership and unceasing devotion to his important 
 duties. 
 
 FELTON, S. M 
 
 Director General of Military Railways. For es- 
 pecially meritorious and conspicuous service in super- 
 vising the supply of railway material and the organ- 
 ization of railway operation and construction troops. 
 By his energetic and loyal service he has contributed 
 materially to the success of the Army in the field. 
 
 FERGUSON, HARLEY B. . Brigadier General 
 Engineer Corps. For exceptionally meritorious 
 and distinguished services. As chief engineer of the 
 2d Army Corps and later of the 2d Army, he demon- 
 strated high professional attainments and marked 
 initiative. Through his foresight and skill in di- 
 recting important technical operations he was a 
 notable factor in the successes of the combat troops, 
 rendering invaluable services to the American Ex- 
 peditionary Forces. 
 
 FERGUSSON, FRANK K. . Brigadier General 
 For specially meritorious and conspicuous service 
 as commandant of the Coast Artillery Training 
 Center at Fort Monroe, Va. He rendered specially 
 meritorious and conspicuous service in organizing 
 and administering that center and in the preparation 
 and execution of the plans for the organization, 
 training, and equipment of the units of coast artil- 
 lery for oversea service. 
 
 FIFE, JAMES D Colonel 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. In command of Base Hospital No. 21, he 
 served with distinction with the British Expedi- 
 tionary Forces. He was later assigned to duty in 
 the office of the chief surgeon in charge of hospital 
 planning and construction, procurement of perma- 
 nent buildings, estabUshment of hospitalization, 
 liaison with the French authorities, the General 
 Staff, and with the Engineers. In the performance 
 of these multifarious duties he displayed conspicuous 
 and distinguished ability. 
 
 FINNEY, JOHN M. T. . Brigadier General 
 
 Medical Corps. For exceptionally meritorious 
 and distinguished services. He rendered distin- 
 guished services in the organization of surgical teams, 
 for the purpose of affording expert surgical aid to the 
 wounded in the immediate vicinity of the battlefield. 
 He has done much to standardize the practice of 
 surgery in war, and giving so freely of his profes- 
 sional experience and skill, he has in many ways 
 rendered services of exceptional value to the 
 Government. 
 
 FISKE, HAROLD B. . . Brigadier General 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 
 services. In charge of the training section of the 
 
 General Staff, this brilliant officer perfected and 
 administered the efficient scheme of instruction 
 through which the American Army in France was 
 thoroughly trained for combat in the shortest 
 possible time. By his great depth of vision, his fore- 
 sight, and his clear conception of modern tactical 
 training he has enabled our forces to enter each 
 engagement with that preparedness and efficiency 
 that have distinguished the American Army in each 
 battle. 
 
 FLEMING, ADRIAN S. . Brigadier General 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distin- 
 guished services. He commanded with distinc- 
 tion the 158th Field Artillery Brigade, displaying 
 aggressive leadership and the highest professional 
 attainments. He contributed materially to the 
 successful operations of the infantry units to which 
 his brigade was attached during the Meuse-Argonne 
 offensive by the timely and accurate artillery 
 support furnished by his regiments. 
 
 FLINT. JOSEPH M. . . Lieutenant Colonel 
 Medical Corps. For exceptionally meritorious 
 and distinguished services. When placed in a posi- 
 tion of great responsibility as commanding officer of 
 Mobile Hospital No. 39 at Aulnoi.s-sous-Vertuzey, 
 France, he used extraordinary skill and sound judg- 
 ment in the organization and operation of that 
 unit, the first of its kind in the American Expedi- 
 tionary Forces. In its formative period he was faced 
 by great and unforeseen difficulties, but with untiring 
 energy and genius he surmounted all obstacles, 
 making his unit a model for all those subsequently 
 organized. 
 
 FORBES, CHARLES R. . Lieutenant Colonel 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. As division signal officer of the 33d Divi- 
 sion he performed his duties with marked distinction, 
 maintaining communication at all times within the 
 division, with adjoining units, and with the higher 
 command. His abiUty and untiring devotion to duty 
 were great factors in insuring the successes 
 achieved by the division. 
 
 FORD, STANLEY H Colonel 
 
 Infantry. For exceptionally meritorious and dis- 
 tinguishad services. As Chief of Staff of the 27th 
 Division, he renderedvaluable services in the opera- 
 tions of this division. By tireless energy, good 
 judgment, and keen foresight he proved to be an 
 important factor in the brilUant military operations 
 of the 27th Division. 
 
 FOREMAN, ALBERT W. . . . Colonel 
 
 Infantry. For exceptionally meritorious and 
 distinguished services. As assistant chief of staff, 
 1st Section of the 5th Army Corps, by his zealous 
 appUcation to his important duties he ably admin- 
 istered the service of supply, movement of troops, 
 and the control of communication of the 5th Corps 
 during the active operations of that unit against 
 the enemy, rendering meritorious services to the 
 American Expeditionary Forces. 
 
 FOREMAN, A. W Colonel 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. As Assistant Chief of Staff, First Section 
 of the Fifth Army Corps, by his zealous application 
 to his important duties he ably administered the 
 service of supply, movement of troops, and the con- 
 trol of communication of the Fifth Corps during the 
 active operations of that unit against the enemy, 
 rendering meritorious services to the American Ex- 
 peditionary Forces. 
 
 FOREMAN, MILTON J Colonel 
 
 Field Artillery. For exceptionally meritorious 
 and distinguished services. Commanding the 122d 
 Field Artillery, he gave proof of eminent technical 
 
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 attainments and assiduous zeal. Though handi- 
 capped by many adverse conditions due to difficult 
 terrain and determined hostile resistance, he kept 
 his batteries in close support of the Infantry. 
 
 FOSDICK, RAYMOND B 
 
 For especially meritorious and conspicuous 
 service as Chairman of the Commission on Training 
 Camp Activities. 
 
 FOUHY, CHARLES J Captain 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. When a tank of ammonia burst in the hold 
 of the S. S. Susquehanna, on January 1, 1918, 
 leaving no opportunity for the stevedores at work 
 there to escape from the deadly fumes, he jumped 
 into the net used in unloading the cargo and signalled 
 the winchman to lower him into the gas filled hold. 
 There he found an unconscious stevedore and threw 
 him into the net, himself falling unconscious on top 
 of the man he had rescued. Both were raised in the 
 net and sent to the hospital. Confronted by a 
 sudden emergency, he acted at once, and with 
 marked personal courage risked his own life in an 
 effort to save the lives of his men. 
 
 FOWLER, HAROLD Colonel 
 
 Air Service. For exceptionally meritorious and 
 distinguished services. He rendered notable aid in 
 planning the movements of the night bombing 
 squads of the American Air Service. Later, ap- 
 pointed Air Service commander of the 3d Army, he 
 assisted largely in the joint training of air and 
 ground troops, at all times handling his troops well 
 and establishing liason between the air and ground 
 forces. 
 
 FRANKLIN, P. A. S 
 
 Chairman of the Shipping Control Committee. 
 For exceptionally meritorious and conspicuous 
 service in connection with the Embarkation Service 
 of the Army in the Division of Purchase, Storage and 
 Traffic. To his fine technical knowledge and energet- 
 ic action is due, in a large measure, the efficient 
 jurisdiction over dock faciUties and floating equip- 
 ment which has made possible the large movement 
 of troops and supplies overaeas. 
 
 FRIES, AMOS A. ... Brigadier General 
 Engineer Corps. For exceptionally meritorious 
 and distinguished services. As chief of the Chem- 
 ical Warfare Service he was charged with the im- 
 portant task of training and equipping our troops 
 for a form of warfare in which the American Army 
 had had no experience prior to the present war. 
 Both in securing proper defensive measure against 
 gas and in developing new methods for its use as an 
 offensive agency, he performed his arduous duties 
 with marked success, thereby rendering valuable 
 services to the American Expeditionary Forces. 
 
 FULMER, JOHNJ Colonel 
 
 Infantry. For exceptionally meritorious and dis- 
 tinguished services. As director of the Infantry 
 Specialists' School at Langres he achieved a notable 
 success in the efficient training of thousands of oflB- 
 cers. He also rendered invaluable service while a 
 member of Training Section of the General Staff by 
 establishing uniform and effective methods of in- 
 struction in musketry training throughout the 
 American Expeditionary Forces. 
 
 FUQUA, STEPHEN O Colonel 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. In charge of the troop movement sub- 
 section of G-3, 1st Army, from its organization until 
 he became chief of staff, 1st Division, he was respon- 
 sible for and supervised the movements incident to 
 the concentration of troops for the St. Mihiel and 
 Meuse-Argonne offensives of the 1st Army, which 
 
 involved many thousands of men and was accom- 
 plished with the greatest success. His untiring, 
 painstaking, and energetic efforts had a marked effect 
 on the success of these major operations. 
 
 FURLOW, JAMES W Colonel 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and conspicuous 
 service. While on duty in the Motor Transport 
 Corps his brilliant conception and able admin- 
 istration were largely responsible for the organization 
 and highly successful operation of the plan for up- 
 keep and maintenance of motor vehicles during the 
 war. 
 
 FRANCE 
 
 ALBY, HENRI MARIE CAMILLE EDOUARD 
 
 Major General 
 
 Chief of Staff, French Army. 
 
 ANDRIOT, MAURICE .... Lieut. Col. 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. As regulating oflBcer for the French rail- 
 roads at American Headquarters, Services of 
 Supply, he displayed remarkable efficiency in 
 meeting the needs of the American forces for rail- 
 road transportation. By his untiring energy and 
 technical abiUty he satisfied all sudden calls made 
 upon him for railroad facilities. 
 
 ARDON, DeV. P. R. I. . . . Lieutenant 
 
 Instructor, Valdahon Training Camp. 
 
 BADRE, LOUIS H. J. . . . Commandant 
 French Military Mission, forestry oflScer, at- 
 tached general headquarters, American Expe- 
 ditionary Forces. 
 
 BARRAND, EDOUARD . . . . 
 Instructor, Army Intelligence School. 
 
 Captain 
 
 BARRILLON, P. C Commandant 
 
 Chef du Service d'Exploitation Millitaire des 
 Ports. 
 
 BATALILLARD, F Captain 
 
 French Prevot, First United States Army Corps. 
 
 BOISSOUDY, de ANTOINE PHILIPPE THOM- 
 AS JOSEPH BAUCHERON . . Major General 
 Commanding the French Army of Belgium. 
 
 BAZELAIRE, de GEORGES . Major General 
 
 BEAUMONT, de MARIE JOSEPH . . Col. 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. As chief of the French Mission at Head- 
 quarters of Base Section No. 1 he discharged his 
 duties with tact, real, and distinguished ability. 
 He contributed very largely by his personal efforts 
 to creating conditions which made it possible for 
 Base Section No. 1 to maintain a steady flow of 
 suppUes to the American troops. 
 
 BECQ, R Lieutenant Colonel 
 
 Chief of the Telegraph Service, Second French 
 Army. 
 
 BELIN, EMILE EUGENE . . . General 
 Permanent French MiUtary Representative, 
 War Council. 
 
 BERDOULAT, PIERRE EMILE . Major General 
 
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 BERGER, MICHEL D. . . Commandant 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. While serving in the D. T. M. A. he 
 was in personal charge of practically all of the 
 movements of troops and hospital trains. He was 
 tireless and careful in supervising the transporta- 
 tion of our troops through France and in providing 
 railroad facilities for the shipment of supplies. He 
 accomplished with brilliant success a most arduous 
 and important task. 
 
 BERNARD, FREDERIC . . Quartermaster 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. With extraordinary heroism he achieved 
 the seemingly impossible in rescuing 70 members 
 of the crew of the United States Army transport 
 Jinsen Maru, when that vessel foundered at He 
 d'Yeu, France, 4 December, 1918. Braving the 
 rocky surf, he got a line to the ship when other 
 efforts had failed, and by that line sent all the 
 members of the crew one by one to shore, being 
 himself the last man to leave the ship. Displaying 
 personal bravery of the highest order, he volun- 
 tarily jeopardized his life to perform this coura- 
 geous service. 
 
 BERTHELOT, HENRI MATHIEU . . 
 
 Major General 
 
 Commanding the French Forces in the Orient. 
 
 BLONDLAT, ERNEST JOSEPH, Major General 
 
 BOUQUET, ERNEST Colonel 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. As Directeur des Transports Militaires 
 aux Armees he extended hearty co-operation to the 
 American mihtary authorities, aiding us greatly 
 in solving transportation problems. He displayed 
 inarked ability in handling the intricate details of 
 his important work and went far beyond the bounds 
 of duty to render vital assistance to the American 
 Expeditionary Forces. 
 
 BOSQUET, ACHILLE R Captain 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. As assistant to the American regulating 
 officers of Creil, Le Bourget, Noisy-le-Sec, St. 
 Dizier, and Metz, he rendered invaluable services 
 during successive military operations of the greatest 
 importance. He labored unceasingly under most 
 trying conditions in order that the supply of 
 American combat troops might not be interrupted, 
 in this ably furthering the American operations. 
 
 BOUCHER, MARCEL ALFRED FLORENTIN 
 
 Commandant 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. As commander of the Air Service of the 
 4th French Army, he displayed a keen interest in 
 the welfare and training of the American officers 
 serving with the French squadrons. He imparted 
 to them freely of his wide experience and knowledge 
 of air-service offensive tactics. He showed himself 
 at all times tactful, able, and possessed of complete 
 technical attainments. 
 
 BOULANGER, PIERRE . . , Lieutenant 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. As chief of the American Bureau of the 
 French Aeronautic Ministry and secretary of the 
 Inter-alhed Aviation Committee, he displayed tact, 
 executive ability, and wide experience in aviation 
 matters, rendering invaluable assistance to the 
 American Air Service. He evinced the keenest 
 interest in our success and an exceptional under- 
 standing of our needs, proving himself at all times 
 most loyal to our interests. 
 
 BOURGEOIS, ROBERT .... General 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 
 services. As Directeur of the Service Geographique 
 
 de 1 Armee, he afforded most loyal co-operation to 
 the American Expeditionary J'orces. He rendered 
 exceptional service by placing at our disposal the 
 various departments under his control, including 
 the use of maps and optical instruments that proved 
 of inestimable value in the planning and execution 
 of important military operations. 
 
 buat.edguardalphonseleOn . 
 
 Major General 
 
 Chief of staff to Marshal Petain. 
 
 CAQUOT Commandant 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. As chief of the French Technical Section 
 of Aeronautics, he displayed technical aviation 
 knowledge of high order, and performed his ex- 
 acting duties with untiring energy and devotion. 
 He rendered very valuable services to the American 
 ll,xpeditionary Forces, gladly assisting us at all 
 times in the solution of perplexing problems. 
 
 CASTELLI. EMILE Colonel 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. As adviser to the Medical Service of the 
 American Expeditionary Forces he assisted in the 
 preparation of a comprehensive hospitalization 
 program and was of the greatest assistance in put- 
 ting this plan into effect. ReaUzing the importance 
 of liaison between the French and American Med- 
 ical Services, he organized the Medical Section of 
 the Central Bureau of Franco-American Relations, 
 which proved of the greatest mutual benefit to the 
 French and American Armies. 
 
 CASTELNAU. de NOEL MARIE JOSEPH 
 EDOUARD de CURIfiRES . . Major General 
 Commanding the group of the Armies of the 
 East. 
 
 CHAMBRUN, de JACQUES A. . Lieut. Colonel 
 40th Regiment of Artillery. 
 
 CLAUDEL, HENRI EDOUARD . Major General 
 
 CLAUDON, HENRI . . . Brigadier General 
 French Army. For exceptionally meritorious 
 and distinguished services rendered the tfnited 
 States Army while serving as Chief of the French 
 Mihtary Information Mission (Mission d'lnforma- 
 tion) to the United States. 
 
 CLAVEILLE, M. ALBERT .... Major 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. As French Minister of Public Works he 
 rendered service of immense value to the Trans- 
 portation Corps of the American Expeditionary 
 Forces, showing himself at all times willing to go 
 to any lengths to assist us. He displayed broad 
 vision, a keen grasp of the essentials and great 
 energy in overcoming difficulties in times of emer- 
 gency. 
 
 CLEMENSON, LOUIS . . Lieutenant Colonel 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. As Commissaire Regulateur at Is-sur- 
 Tille he rendered invaluable assistance in the or- 
 ganisation and operation of the American regu- 
 lating station and depots at that point. His hearty 
 co-operation and genius for organization aided 
 materially in the achievement of most satisfactory 
 results and the development of an efficient service. 
 
 CHEVALIER, LOUIS JACQUES GEORGES 
 
 General 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. As Inspecteur General du Service des 
 Bois, Ministre de TArmament et de Fabrications 
 de Guerre, he directed the French civil agencies in 
 obtaining standing timber and manufactured forest 
 
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 products required by the alUed armiea. ^i*^ K^eat 
 administrative ability he superintended the supply 
 of lumber to the American Expeditionary Forces, 
 at all times doing everything within his POwer to 
 further our needs, affording most loyal cooperation. 
 
 COLLARDET, LOUIS . . Brigadier General 
 Military Attach^. French Embassy. Washington. 
 For exceptionally meritroious and distinguished 
 services rendered the United States Army while 
 serving as MiUtary Attach^ to the French Embassy 
 and Chief of French Military Missions to the Umted 
 States. 
 
 CECCALDI, COLONNA . Lieutenant Colonel 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distingiiished 
 services. As chief of the French Mission in Amer- 
 ican Base No. 2 he furthered the combining of 
 French and American resources and interests, aid- 
 ing materially in the success of the American 
 Elpeditionary Forces and the alhed cause. He 
 displayed untiring energy, devotion to duty, and 
 great tact in the performance of his mamfold 
 duties. 
 
 COMBY. LOUIS General 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. In command of the 12th French Region 
 he showed unceasing devotion to the welfare and 
 comfort of the American troops entering that ter- 
 ritory, at all times affording the American mihtary 
 authorities loyal cooperation. He exercised extra- 
 ordinary personal interest in Franco- American 
 relations and rendered invaluable service to the 
 American Expeditionary Forces. 
 
 COUSSERGUE Docteur 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. As m6decin regulateur at St. Dizier he 
 rendered the American Expeditionary Forces valu- 
 able service in making possible the evacuation of 
 the forward areas during the St. Mihiel and Ar- 
 gonne offensives. When the number of American 
 hospital trains available were found insufficient, 
 he placed at our disposition the facihties of the 
 French, laboring personally, day and mght. in 
 order that there might be no interruption of the 
 service. 
 
 COUTANCAU. MICHEL HENRI-MARIE 
 
 General 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. As commanding general of the 11th 
 French Region, he rendered the American author- 
 ities most valuable assistance, meeting them always 
 in a spirit of cordial co-operation. Through his 
 willing help, billeting areas and many other facih- 
 ties were placed promptly at the disposal of the 
 American Expeditionary Forces. 
 
 DEBAINS, FREDERIC HENRI . . Colonel 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. As Chief of Staff in the 18th French Re- 
 gion he gave invaluable assistance and co-operation 
 in the operation of American Base Section No. 2. 
 His efficient and painstaking efforts assisted most 
 materially in the results achieved by the American 
 military authorities. At all times he showed tact 
 and amost valuable comprehension of existmg 
 conditions and our needs. 
 
 DEBENEY. MARIE EUGENE . Major General 
 Commanding the First Army. 
 
 DEGOUTTE, JEAN MARIE JOSEPH . . 
 
 Major General 
 
 Commanding the group of the Armies of Flanders. 
 
 DELALAIN. JOSEPH L. P. . Lieutenant Colonel 
 For exceptionallyjmeritorious and distinguished 
 
 services. As Chief of Staff of the Direction de 
 I'Arriere of the French Army he was charged with 
 the study and development of many of the most im- 
 portant projects affecting the American Expedition- 
 ary Forces. He displayed untiring energy in carry- 
 ing out many delicate problems, and as supervising 
 head of the whole work of the direction de I'Arriere 
 continually rendered valuable services to our 
 armies. 
 
 DELIGNY, HENRI VICTOR . . . General 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. In command of the 3d French Region 
 at the time of the formation of American Base 
 Section No. 4, he gave most helpful attention to the 
 needs of the American Expeditionary Forces, 
 affording us his unhesitating support. His tireless 
 efforts in our behalf assured the success of import- 
 ant projects in the base section, contributing largely 
 to the achievements of our armies. 
 
 DENNERY, M. . Inspecteur G^nferal du Service 
 T616phonique des P.T.T. 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. He rendered the American Expeditionary 
 Forces service of the greatest value in securing 
 much needed supphes and personnel for the Signal 
 Corps. He was devoted in his efforts to secure all 
 grants from the French P. T. T. administration to 
 the best interests of our service. 
 
 DHE, PAUL Colonel 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. As mihtary director of French aero- 
 nautics he displayed untiring attention to the prob- 
 lems of the American Air Service, and by his ear- 
 nest and whole-hearted co-operation did much to 
 render possible of execution the air program of the 
 American Expeditionary Forces. In all of his re- 
 lations with the American Air Service he acted in a 
 broad-minded manner, showing a spirit of willing 
 helpfulness at all times. 
 
 DOMEJEAN, RAYMOND XAVIER . . 
 
 Commandant 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. He rendered service of inestimable 
 value to the American Expeditionary Forces in con- 
 nection with the supply and maintenance of ar- 
 tillery material. Throughout the offensive of the 
 1st American Army, in the St. Mihiel and Meuse- 
 Argonne operations, he commanded with great 
 distinction the important artillery repair and supply 
 establishment at Souhesmes. 
 
 DOUMENC. J. E. A Commandant 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. As chief of the French Service Automobile 
 he was intimately associated and uniformly helpful 
 in the development of the American motor trans- 
 portation system in France. With extraordinary 
 foresight he organized the interallied motor reserve. 
 His exceptional abiUty and personal efforts made 
 possible the transport of large numbers of American 
 troops at times when the success of operations de- 
 pended on rapid transportation. 
 
 DUBAIL. WALTER AUGUSTE YVON . . 
 
 General 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. Through his distinguished efforts one of 
 the largest hospitals in Paris was made available 
 for the use of the American Expeditionary Forces, 
 rendering possible the hospitahzation there of 
 hundreds of the sick and wounded of the American 
 armies. 
 
 DUMESRILL, M. J. L. . Sous-Secretaire d'fitat 
 For Aviation, president of the Interallied Avia- 
 tion Committee. For exceptionally meritorious 
 and distinguished services. With persistent effort 
 
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 and determination, he supplied each American 
 division going into the line with the same aviation 
 equipment as was given to corresponding French 
 units. He performed a task of tremendous mag- 
 nitude with remarkable success, working at all 
 times with great zeal for the American Expedition- 
 ary Forces. 
 
 DUPORT, PIERRE GEORGES . Major General 
 
 DUVAL, MAURICE . . Brigadier General 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. As chief of the French Aeronautic 
 Services he co-operated in every way possible with 
 the chief of the United States Air Service in the 
 organization and development of the American 
 air units at the front. He placed French units at 
 our disposal during important offensive operations 
 and at all times showed himself a most loyal friend. 
 His service to the American Expeditionary Forces 
 was most valuable. 
 
 DUVAL, RAYMOND J. E. . . Commandant 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. As head of the AlUed Armies Section of 
 the French General Staff and later in the same posi- 
 tion under the Supreme Interallied Commander he 
 labored unceasingly in the interests of the American 
 Expeditionary Forces. Through unswerving de- 
 votion to his task many problems of great difficulty 
 were solved carefully and expeditiously. He ren- 
 dered most distinguished service. 
 
 EBENER, CHARLES General 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. As Military Governor of Lyon and Gen- 
 eral Commanding the 14th French Region, he served 
 with distinction. Amid his manifold responsibili- 
 ties and duties, he at all times lent us his valuable 
 assistance, greatly furthering the interests of the 
 American Expeditionary Forces. He was in com- 
 mand of a region in which were located large Amer- 
 ican miUtary centers and the services rendered by 
 him were of inestimable value. 
 
 EMILE, JULES T. A. 
 
 Major 
 
 d'ESPEREY, LOUIS FELIX MARIE FRAN- 
 COIS FRANCHET .... Major General 
 Commander in chief of the Allied Armies of the 
 Orient. 
 
 FAYOLLE, MARIE EMILE . Major General 
 Commanding the group of Armies of Reserve. 
 
 FERRIE Colonel 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. He rendered the American Expeditionary 
 Forces services of exceptional value in his capacity 
 as Directeur Technique de la Radiotelegraphie 
 Militaire. Without his counsel and unremitting 
 devotion to our interests, it would have been ex- 
 ceedingly diflBcult to have equipped our forces 
 with the indispensable radio apparatus which he 
 placed so freely at our disposal. 
 
 FERRONAYS. de la Major 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. As personal Uaison officer between the 
 French Minister of War and the American Com- 
 mander in Chief, he showed great tact and energy 
 in the performance of his duties. He rendered 
 service of exceptional value to the American 
 Expeditionary Forces, laboring incessantly for the 
 common cause, and doing much to promote the 
 cordial relations between the French and American 
 authorities. 
 
 FILLENNEAU, ETIENNE . . . General 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 
 services. As chief of the French Mission at Head- 
 
 quarters, Services of Supply, American Expedition- 
 ary Forces, he proved assiduous, tactful, and effi- 
 cient in the performance of his duties. As inter- 
 mediary between the Services of Supply and the 
 Bureau of Franco-American Relations, he was 
 proinpt and most helpful, rendering exceptional 
 service to the American Expeditionary Forces. 
 
 FILLOUX, LOUIS JEAN FRANCOIS . . 
 
 Lieutenant Colonel 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. He designed and developed the 155-mm. 
 G. P. F. material, which proved indispensable to 
 the American Expeditionary Forces. He rendered 
 further valuable service by placing all his technical 
 engineering ability and experience at our disposal 
 for the manufacture of this material in America. 
 
 FOCH, FERDINAND Marshal 
 
 Marshal of France, Commander-in-chief of the 
 AlUed Armies. The Distinguished Service Medal 
 is awarded Marshal Foch as an expression of the 
 high regard of the people of the United States 
 and of their Army for the distinguished and 
 patriotic service which he has rendered to the 
 common cause in which he has been associated on 
 the battlefields of Europe. 
 
 FORT Colonel 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. As chief of the French Mission of the Ist 
 American Army throughout its operations he per- 
 formed with distinction and success the task of 
 coordinating the work of the American and French 
 units. He was painstaking and untiring in his 
 efficient efforts to maintain helpful co-operation. 
 
 FOURNIER, PIERRE Captain 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. As chief of the 1st Bureau of the French 
 Mission attached to General Headquarters, Amer- 
 ican Expeditionary Forces, his thorough knowledge 
 of the French military service, unfaiUng tact, and 
 spirit of cheerful co-operation greatly assisted the 
 officers of the American General Staff, contributing 
 to the success of the allied cause. 
 
 GANNE, M. . D61€gu6 du Commissaire G6n- 
 6ral aux Affaires de Guerre Franco-Americaines 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. He displayed untiring energy and ex- 
 ceptional ability in handling relations between the 
 French and American authorities. At all times 
 tactful and courteous, he did much to cement the 
 feelings of friendship between the two nations, 
 rendering services of great value to the American 
 Expeditionary Forces. 
 
 GAY, AMEDEE Lieutenant 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. As representative of the French railroads, 
 he rendered the American services of supply in- 
 valuable assistance by obtaining for us the rolling 
 stock necessary to forward vitally important ship- 
 ments to the front. During the period of the 
 Argonne offensive his services were of especial 
 value. 
 
 GERARD, AUGUSTIN GUfiGOIRE ARTHUR 
 
 Major General 
 
 Commanding the Eighth Army. 
 
 GEROME, AUGUSTE CLEMENT . General 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. In command of the 15th French Region, 
 ho rendered the American Exf)editionary Forces 
 most valuable assistance, showing himself resource- 
 ful and at all times willing to aid the American 
 miUtfiry authorities at the base port at Mareeille. 
 
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 Hia tact was marked and he displayed ability of a 
 high order, combined with energy and devotion to 
 duty 
 
 GILLY, EUGENE LOUIS .... Captain 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 Bervices. As French commandant of the port of St. 
 Nazaire, he co-operated wholeheartedly with the 
 American authorities, extending them most val- 
 uable assistance. Due to his tireless efforts, facili- 
 ties of the utmost importance were placed at our 
 disposal. He showed marked ability and initiative 
 in the performance of his arduous duties. 
 
 GIROD, LEON ADOLPHE . . . Colonel 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. In his capacity as chief of training of 
 the French aviation schools he opened those schools 
 to our cadets at a time when our air program was 
 seriously retarded by lack of trained pilots. He 
 took a personal interest in the training of our pilots, 
 and it is due, in a large measure, to his attention 
 that we did not incur further delay in placing our 
 squadrons at the front. His high mihtary attain- 
 mients enabled him to render us a very valuable 
 service, which was enhanced by the spirit of friend- 
 ship and co-operation he at all times manifested. 
 
 GODEFROY, ANTOINE PAUL . Lieut. Colonel 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. As chief of the French Mission attached 
 to Base Section No. 6, he rendered invaluable 
 assistance in the development of Marseille as an 
 American base port. He displayed tact, energy, 
 and foresight in a position of great responsibility, 
 and his assistance aided markedly in the prompt 
 forwarding of supplies to the troops operating in the 
 advanced aones. 
 
 GOURAUD. HENRI J. E. . Major General 
 
 Commanding the Fourth Army. 
 
 GROUT, M. G Rear Admiral 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. He rendered services of marked dis- 
 tinction and value to the American Expeditionary 
 Forces in lending his assistance during the forrna- 
 tive period of American Base Section No. 5. Going 
 far beyond the bounds of duty, he placed at the 
 disposal of that base all of the facilities at his com- 
 mand. 
 
 GUILLAUMAT, MARIE L. A. . Major General 
 Commanding the Fifth Army. 
 
 GUILLON, HENRI A. . . Lieutenant Colonel 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. As chief of the French Mission at Head- 
 quarters, Services of Supply, American Expedition- 
 ary Forces, he was zealous, tactful, and energetic in 
 the performance of this exacting duties. At all 
 times he displayed tact and exceptional ability. 
 His loyal co-operation proved of great assistance 
 to the American Expeditionary Forces. 
 
 HALLOUIN. LOUIS E. A. . Major General 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. In command of the 18th French Region 
 he gave the American military authorities earnest 
 co-operation and sound advice on matters of great 
 importance. His able assistance counted greatly 
 in increasing the efficiency of Base Section No. 2. 
 His tact, energy, and wide knowledge of conditions 
 were most marked. 
 
 HANAUT, HENRI STANISLAS AUGUST 
 
 Major 
 
 French General Staff. For exceptionally meri- 
 torious and distinguished service. As a member of 
 the French MiUtary Commission he was on duty 
 with the Training and Instruction Branch of the 
 
 War Plans Division of the General Staff. In this 
 branch he was charged with teaching the higher 
 phases of the military art, a course which only a 
 talented and experienced officer could have con- 
 ducted. His services to the United States were of 
 inestimable value. 
 
 HA YARD, VICTOR Colonel 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. As regulating officer at Creil and Nantes 
 he rendered great service to the American Expedi- 
 tionary Forces in connection with the supply and 
 transportation of the American units engaged at 
 Cantigny and Chateau-Thierry. Later he ren- 
 dered exceptionally valuable assistance in relation 
 to the St. Mihiel and Argonne offensive, at all times 
 displaying brilUant organizing abiUty and a keen 
 spirit of co-operation. 
 
 HELLOT, FREDERIC E. A. . Major Genera 
 
 HENAFF, JOSEPH LE Colonel 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. As representative of the French Govern- 
 ment of the Interallied Transportation Council he 
 evinced great vision and excellent judgment in 
 handUng questions of interallied transportation. 
 In helping to solve problems of supply he rendered 
 assistance of the greatest value to the American 
 Expeditionary Forces. 
 
 HERR, FREDERIC GEORGES . Major General 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. In his capacity as Inspector General of 
 Artillery of the French Army he rendered excep- 
 tionally valuable services to the American Ex- 
 peditionary Forces in connection with the design 
 and production of new artillery material. He gave 
 wise advice and painstaking assistance in this task, 
 placing all the information at his command at our 
 disposal. 
 
 HIRSCHAUER, AUGUSTE E. . Major General 
 Commanding the Second Army. 
 
 HUMBERT, GEORGES L. . Major General 
 Commanding the Third Army. 
 
 JOFFRE, JOSEPH J. C Marshal 
 
 Marshal of France. The Distinguished Service 
 Medal is awarded Marshal Joffre as an expression 
 of the high regard of the people of the United States 
 and of their Army for the distinguished and pa- 
 triotic service which he has rendered to the com- 
 mon cause in which he has been associated on the 
 battlefields of Europe. 
 
 JULLIEN General 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. As Director du Genie, he gave the Amer- 
 ican Expeditionary Forces hearty support at all 
 times, rendering especially valuable service by sup- 
 plying the 1st American Army with pontoon equip- 
 ages and bridge material. He provided an ample 
 training center for our troops and in solving the 
 problems of water supply and barracks construc- 
 tion, aiding materially our engineering operations. 
 
 LACAZE, MARIE J. L. . . . Vice Admiral 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. At a critical period of the war he per- 
 formed invaluable service by giving assistance in 
 the estabhshment of a supplementary American port 
 at the French naval base of Toulon. He assigned 
 docks, storage, and transport facilities to the Amer- 
 ican authorities, aiding them with his wise advice 
 and experience, and thus assuring the rapid devel- 
 opment of the American interests at this port. 
 
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE MEDAL 
 
 45S 
 
 LACOMBE. LOUIS FREDERIC . . Major 
 Chief of Staff, French Section, Supreme War 
 Council. 
 
 LASSUS, GEORGES A. . . . Commandant 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services As Chief of the First Bureau, Office of 
 the French Under-Secretary of State for Aero- 
 nautics, he rendered services of especial value to 
 the American Expeditionary Forces. Through 
 his energetic efforts the American balloon companies 
 in France were at all times supplied with the equip- 
 ment necessary to efficient operation. 
 
 LATTINIERE, HENRI BUCCAILLE . Captain 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services In connection with the supply and main- 
 tenance of automatic arms and machine guns he 
 rendered service of inestimable value to the Amer- 
 ican Expeditionary Forces. When assigned as as- 
 sistant to the chief inspector of machine guns and 
 small arms, American Ordnance Department, he 
 displayed high professional attainments, energy, 
 and untiring devotion to duty, co-operating with us 
 most loyally at all times. 
 
 LAVALLE, PAUL M. P. L. . Commandant 
 For eiceptionaUy meritorious and distinguished 
 services As a member of the 4th French Bureau, 
 General' Staff, he showed himself at all times wilhng 
 to help the American Expeditionary Forces. _ lo 
 expedite the selection of sites for various American 
 transportation projects, he traveled extensively, 
 making a personal inspection. His wide experience, 
 tireless energy, and loyal co-operation made his 
 services of inestimable value. 
 
 LAVAL, EDOUARD C. . . Lieutenant Colonel 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. As a member of the 4th Bureau of French 
 General Headquarters, he was closely associated 
 with front-line medical tasks in the American Ex- 
 peditionary Forces, and by his. co-operation aided 
 us in procuring hospital facihties. He displayed 
 good judgment, broad experience, and unfailing 
 courtesy, rendering service of inestimable value 
 in the proper care of the sick and wounded. 
 
 LEBRUN. LEONCE MARIE . Major General 
 
 LEGRAND. A. L Captain 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distingmshed 
 services. As chief Uaison officer with the American 
 R R & C. Service, he rendered most valuable 
 service in conducting negotiations between the 
 French and American authorities relative to the 
 settlement of numerous claims and in mafcing ot 
 agreements relative to the occupancy of i'rencli 
 Government property by the American Expedition- 
 ary Forces. He displayed tact and zeal at all timea. 
 working unreservedly for the good of the alhed 
 cause. 
 
 LEGRAND, EMILE EDMOND . . General 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. In command of the 15th French Region 
 at the time of the creation of Marseille as an Amer- 
 ican base port, he gave most valuable assistance 
 and advice to the American mihtary authorities, 
 rendering possible the rapid organization and devel- 
 opment of the American base. His able co-opera- 
 tion assisted greatly in putting the port on an em- 
 cient basis capable of supplying the needs of the 
 troops at the front. 
 
 LEGRAND. JACQUES GASTON . Commandant 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. As executive member of the Artaiery 
 Section of the French Mission at American Gen- 
 eral Headquarters during the entire period of Am- 
 erican activities he gave himself wholly to the varied 
 
 details of organization, training, and equipment of 
 the American artillery. His services were of great 
 value to the American Expeditionary Forces. 
 
 LINARD, LOUIS ALBERT . . . Colonel 
 Chief, French Mission, American General Head- 
 quarters. 
 
 LORAIN Major 
 
 Directeur de I'Exploitation T616phonique des 
 P. T. T. For exceptionally meritorious and dis- 
 tingmshed services. He procured much-needed 
 telephone material for the American Expeditionary 
 Forces at critical times. His assistance was 
 indispensable in obtaining leases for the long lines 
 which formed the basis of our general telephone 
 and telegraph system. Laboring unremittingly 
 in our behalf, he rendered service of inestimable 
 value. 
 
 LOUCHEUR Major 
 
 French Minister of Armament. For exception- 
 ally meritorious and distinguished services. He 
 displayed abiUty of high order in the performance 
 of his important duties. In his relations with the 
 American authorities he was tactful and zealous in 
 our behalf, going far beyond the bounds of his du- 
 ties to render valuable service and assistance to the 
 American Expeditionary Forces. 
 
 MAISTRE, PAUL A. M. . . Major General 
 Commanding the group of Armies of the Center. 
 
 MAITRE, ALPHONSE ANTOINE . Colonel 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. As chief of the Artillery Section. French 
 Mission, during the entire period of Amencan ac- 
 tivities, he gave himself wholly to the varied de- 
 tails of the organization, training, and eqmpment 
 of the American artiUery. His services were of 
 inestimable value to the Amencan Expeditionary 
 Forces. 
 
 MANGIN, CHARLES MARIE EMMANUEL 
 Major General 
 
 Commanding the Tenth Army. 
 
 MARENCHES, CHARLES de . . Captain 
 Liaison officer between the commander in chiei 
 and Marshals Foch and Petain. 
 
 MARGUERY, de Admiral 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. As French naval representative at the 
 port of Nantes, he co-operated at all times with the 
 American authorities, showing abihty of the highest 
 order and tact in the performance of his duties, tie 
 gave us the greatest possible assistance in times ot 
 imergency, far exceeding the bounds of his duties 
 to render important services to the Amencan 
 Expeditionary Forces. 
 
 MARZAC, A. J Commandant 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services In command of the Aenal Gunnery 
 School at Cazeaux he displayed exceptional zeal 
 and technical knowledge, combined with keen in- 
 terest in the training of American students detailed 
 to this school. He enabled thena to secure traming 
 which rendered them markedly efficient at the front, 
 thus rendering most valuable services to the Amer- 
 ican Expeditionary Forces. 
 
 MAUD'HUY. de. LOUIS ERNEST .... 
 
 Major General 
 
 MAURIER. GEORGES T. P. H. . Colonel 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. As chief of the 4th French jBureau of the 
 French General Staff he practicaUy controUed 
 tranportation from the coast to the Army zone. 
 
464 
 
 HEROES ALL 
 
 He rendered the American Expeditionary Forces 
 service of great worth, assisting us most ably in 
 handling the Army supply problem. He co-oper- 
 ated always most fully and unselfishly with the 
 American authorities. 
 
 MENARD, VICTOR R. . . . Commandant 
 From the inception of the American Air Service 
 he was its constant and reliable adviser, and ren- 
 dered most important services in its training and 
 development. He personally supervised the in- 
 struction of the first American pursuit squadrons. 
 During the St. Mihiel attack the organization which 
 he commanded was placed at our disposition, and in 
 his personal direction of his group during the battle 
 he showed military ability of a high order, render- 
 ing most distinguished service. 
 
 MOINIER, C. E General 
 
 Deceased. For exceptionally meritorious and 
 distinguished services. As Governeur MiUtaire de 
 Paris he constantly rendered services of the great- 
 est value to the American Expeditionary Forces, 
 in whose interests he proved himself zealous and 
 self-sacrificing. Occupying a position of high dis- 
 tinction and with a multitude of important duties 
 claiming his attention, he yet found time to aid us 
 with his wise advice and extended hearty co-opera- 
 tion to the American military authorities. 
 
 MONDESIR. de, JEAN F. L. P. . Major General 
 
 MONTAL, de, LEOPOLD P. . . . Major 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services rendered The United States Army while 
 serving as the liaison officer between the Embassy, 
 the High Commission of France, and the War De- 
 partment. 
 
 MORDACQ, JEAN J. H General 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. As Chef du Cabinet Militaire du Min- 
 istre de la Guerre, he at all times accorded most 
 valuable assistance to the American Expeditionary 
 Forces. In the discharge of his exacting duties 
 he co-operated loyally with the American military 
 authorities, and by his timely advice and whole- 
 hearted service greatly increased the^efficiency of 
 our forces. 
 
 MOREAU, FREDERIC P. . . Vice Admiral 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services, fie rendered most valuable assistance to 
 the American Expeditionary Forces in the solution 
 of difficult problems arising in Base Section No. 5 
 at Brest. _ He unified the energies of the French 
 and American authorities, working whole-heartedly 
 in the interest of the allied cause. 
 
 MORNET, CHARLESiL. D. . Contrel^Vdmiral 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. In command of the French marine at 
 Marseille he showed rare tact, judgment, and en- 
 ergy in the performance of his varied duties. He 
 gave generously and untiringly of his services in 
 furthering the interests of the American base, 
 placing every facility at the disposal of the Amer- 
 ican authorities. 
 
 MORTIER, PIERRE FELIX . . . Major 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. As medical member of the French Mis- 
 sion at General Headquarters, American Expedi- 
 tionary Forces, and later in the Medical Section of 
 the Central Bureau of Franco-American Relations, 
 he labored ceaselessly and with conspicuous suc- 
 cess in the interests of the sick and wounded. He 
 obtained for us hospital sites, hospital trains, and 
 ambulances in times of emergency. 
 
 MOURIER Major 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. As a member of the French Government 
 and the civilian Chief of the Medical Department 
 of the French Army, he placed all available re- 
 sources of his great department, both in material 
 and jjersonnel, at the disposal of the American Ex- 
 peditionary Forces. His advice was of great value, 
 aiding us in the solution of many problems, and he 
 rendered services of inestimable value in assisting 
 us in securing proper evacuation and hospitaliza- 
 tion for the sick and wounded. 
 
 NAULIN, STANISLAS 
 
 Major General 
 
 NEVEGANS, PAUL ELIE .... Captain 
 Artillery, French Army. For exceptionally meri- 
 torious and distinguished service. As a member of 
 the French Mihtary Mission he was placed on duty 
 with the Training and Instruction Branch, War 
 Plans Division of the General Staff. His brilliant 
 mental and exceptional professional attainments, 
 coupled with rare tact and tireless devotion to 
 duty, caused his services to be of signal worth to 
 the United States Army. 
 
 OLIVARI, CHARLES .... Commandant 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. As chief of the French Military Mission 
 with the 88th American Division he worked effi- 
 ciently and tirelessly, both in the training area and 
 in the front Unes. His tactful and most capable 
 direction of the efforts of the French officers as- 
 signed to the division met with exceptionally val- 
 uable results. He rendered efficient and valuable 
 service to the American Expeditionary Forces. 
 
 PAGEZY, JULES EMILE . Lieutenant Colonel 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. By his efforts in devising and developing 
 the French system of fire control for antiaircraft 
 artillery, adopted by our armies and in command of 
 the French Officers' Antiaircraft Artillery School 
 at Arnouville les Gonesse, he rendered most val- 
 uable service to the American Expeditionary Forces. 
 
 PASSAGA, FENELON FRANCOIS GERMAIN 
 Major General 
 
 PAULINIER, MARIE J. A. 
 PAYOT, CHARLES . . 
 
 Major General 
 Brigadier General 
 
 PENET, HIPPOLYTE ALPHONSE . . . 
 
 Major General 
 
 PETAIN, H. P. B. O. J Marshal 
 
 French Army. Commander-in-chief of the Ar- 
 mies of the North and Northwest. The Distin- 
 guished Service Medal is awarded General Petain 
 as an expression of the high regard of the people of 
 the United States and of their Army for the dis- 
 tinguished and patriotic service that he has ren- 
 dered to the common cause in which he has been 
 associated on the battlefields of Europe. 
 
 PETIT, PAUL ALBERT JOSEPH . Captain 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. Attached to the Medical Section of the 
 Central Bureau of Franco-American Relations and 
 later at G-4, General Headquarters, American Ex- 
 peditionary Forces, he gave whole-hearted assis- 
 tance and co-operation at all times^ His advice 
 and distinguished ability materially aided us in the 
 prompt evacuation and hospitalization of casual- 
 ties. 
 
 PONT, FERNAND A . . . Major General 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 
 services. He served with marked distinction 
 
 throughout the war and in positions of great re- 
 
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE MEDAL 
 
 455 
 
 BDonsibiUty rendered invaluable service to the 
 American Expeditionary Forces. As Deputy 
 Chief of Staff of the French Army he displayed 
 brilliant miUtary genius and was at aU times ready 
 to afford us most loyal co-operation. 
 
 PRESTAUT, RENfi . . Second Lieutenant 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services By his exceptional enthusiasm, good 
 judgment, and untiring energy in the performance 
 of his arduous duties as instructor at the American 
 Army Signal schools at Langres, he proved him- 
 self of great value in the instruction of the Signal 
 Corps of the American Expeditionary Forces. 
 
 RAGUENEAU, CAMILLE MARIE^. .^ ^^^^^^^ 
 
 Formerly chief, French Mission, American 
 General Headquarters. 
 REBOUL, JACQUES FREDERIC . Colonel 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. As Chef du Bureau General Franco- 
 American de I'Etat-Major de TArmee he performed 
 eminent and important services to _ the United 
 States Army in deciding many e^^^S*^^. T'^l*^?^^ 
 in our relations with the. French. That he act^d 
 with exceptional success is proven by the cordial 
 relations which were at all times maintained. 
 
 REMOND, LOUIS Colonel 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services rendered The United States Army while 
 serving as Chief of the French Artillery Mission to 
 the United States. 
 
 REQUICHOT, HENRY L. M. J. . Major General 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. As commanding general of the 9tn 
 French Region, in which were located Arnencan 
 Headquarters, Services of Supply, he showed him- 
 self uniformly helpful, giving us wilhng assistance 
 and co-operation. He went far beyond the exacting 
 duties of his office to aid the American Expedi- 
 tionary Forces in securing necessary suppues. 
 
 REQUIN, EDOUARD J. . Lieutenant Colonel 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services rendered The United States Army while 
 serving as the personal representative of Marshals 
 Joffre and Foch and as Special Delegate of the 
 French General Staff to the United States. 
 
 ROUVRE, PHILLIPPE B. de . Lieut. Colonel 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. As Commissaire Regulateur at bt. 
 Dizier he laboreed unceasingly in the interests of 
 the American Expeditionary Forces dunng the 
 St Mihiel and Argonne offensives. iNotwitn- 
 standing that the responsibility of supplying two 
 French armies rested upon him, the faciuties at 
 his command were put unreservedly at our service. 
 Without his loyal co-operation the supply of our 
 combat troops would have been most comphcated. 
 
 ROUX, PAUL LOUIS . . . Commandant 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. He organized schools for ordnance and 
 artillery mechanics and inspectors in the American 
 Field Artillery Training Camp at Valdahon and in 
 the American Ordnance Traimng Center at Is-sur- 
 Tille. In the training of officers and soldiers of our 
 armies he showed high miUtary attainments and 
 achieved distinguished success. 
 
 St. QUENTIN, MARIE C. de . Commandant 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. He took upon his own shoulders the com- 
 plete reorganization of the French Dehvery Services 
 that the American Air Service might be suppUed in 
 
 a time of great need with airplanes, motors, and 
 a large number of spare parts. His foresight was 
 marked, and he acted at all times with keen judg- 
 ment and energy rendering most valuable services 
 to the American Expeditionary Forces. 
 
 SAINTS-CLAIRE-DEVILLE, C. E. . Maj. Gen. 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. As Inspector General of Material and 
 Ammunition for the French Armies he placed at 
 our disposal at all times the results of his wide ex- 
 perience and the faciUties under his control. 
 He rendered most valuable service to the American 
 Expeditionary Forces in connection with the devel- 
 opment of the American ordnance inspection and 
 maintenance work. 
 
 TARDIEU, ANDRE 
 
 High Commissioner of the French Republic. 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. He rendered service of great value for 
 the American Expeditionary Forces as High Com- 
 missioner of the French Republic. Displaying tact 
 energy, and devotion to duties, he handled difficult 
 problems with unswerving zeal for the good of the 
 American Army. 
 
 THOMAS, JOSEPH C. A. . Lieutenant Colonel 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. As director of organization at the 
 Saumur Artillery School, he rendered services of 
 inestimable value to the American artillery. By 
 his energy, enthusiasm, and devotion, he lightened 
 the task involved in the training of young officers 
 for the greatly expanded artillery establishment 
 needed for the American Army. 
 
 TINARDON Commandant 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 ser^^ces. As a member of the 4th Bureau of the 
 General Staff of the French Army he rendered 
 invaluable service to the American Expeditipnary 
 Forces in connection with the selection of suitable 
 sites for depots and hospitals. He gave us his time 
 willingly, although his duties were pressing, aiding 
 us most ably in the development of plans, and fre- 
 quently furnishing us with labor and construction 
 material in time of emergency. 
 
 TONGAS • Colonel 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. As Directeur du Service Telegraphique 
 de 2eme Ligne, he labored most zealously and effi- 
 ciently in our interests at French general headquar- 
 ters. He willingly offered wise counsel and un- 
 faiUng support in our appUcations for service and 
 material. 
 
 VANDENBERG, CHARLES ALEXIS . . 
 
 Major General 
 
 VERLEY, EDOUARD Captain 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. As Uaison officer with the Troop Move- 
 ment Bureau at G-4, General Headquarters, 
 American Expeditionary Forces, he solved many 
 difficult transportation problems incident to ac- 
 tive operations. No task proved too large or too 
 small for him to accept, and he accomphshed with 
 distinction and unfaihng courtesy his many duUes, 
 rendering services of great value to us. 
 
 VIDAL, PAUL General 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. In command of the 7th French Repon 
 he was tireless in his devotion to our interests and to 
 the success of our varied projects in the region of 
 which he had charge. His relations with the Amer- 
 ican military authorities were always cordial and 
 helpful. He always evinced personal interest in our 
 plans and aided us materially by his sound advice. 
 
456 
 
 HEROES ALL 
 
 VIGNAL, PAUL . . . Brigadier General 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services rendered the United States Army while 
 serving as Military Attach^ to the French Embassy 
 and Chief of French Military Missions to the 
 United States. 
 
 VINEL, LOUIS ACHILLE . . . General 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distingmshed 
 services. As Quartermaster General of the French 
 Army he showed ability of the highest order in 
 handling his important duties and co-operated 
 most loyally with the American military authorities. 
 In a position of great responsibility, he made special 
 effort to aid the American Expeditionary Forces. 
 
 WEYGAND, MAXIME . . Major General 
 Chief of staff to Marshal Foch. 
 
 WIRBEL, HENRI .... Major General 
 
 Commanding Twenty-first Region. 
 
 GARDNER. FULTON Q. C. . . . Colonel 
 General Staff. For exceptionally meritorious 
 and conspicuous service as Secretary of the General 
 Staff. 
 
 GASKILL, CHARLES S. Lieutenant Colonel 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. In charge of the locomotive and car-repair 
 shops at Nevers he carried out the installation and 
 operation of this plant, exhibiting rare executive 
 ability and engineering qualifications of the highest 
 order. 
 
 GIBBS, ELBERT ALLAN .... Colonel 
 Engineer Corps. For exceptionally meritorious 
 and distinguished services. He served with dis- 
 tinction as chief of the General Construction Section 
 in the office of the Director of Construction and For- 
 estry. Charged with the supervision of important 
 engineering construction projects, he gave proof of 
 high professional attainments and keen foresight, 
 rendering invaluable services to the American Ex- 
 peditionary Forces. 
 
 GIBBS, GEORGE S. . . Brigadier General 
 _ Signal Corps. For exceptionally meritorious and 
 distinguished services. As assistant to the chief 
 signal officer, American Expeditionary Forces, much 
 of the efficiency of the Signal Service in the zone of 
 advance was due to his splendid abifity and to his 
 skill in the handling of the tactical and technical 
 operations of the Signal Corps organizations at- 
 tached to the service at the front. 
 
 GIRL. CHRISTIAN 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and conspicuous 
 service rendered in the organization and operation 
 of the Production and Engineering Division of the 
 Motor Transport Corps. 
 
 GLASSFORD, PELHAM D. . Brigadier General 
 Field Artillery. For exceptionally meritorious 
 and distinguished services. He served creditably 
 at the Saumur Artillery School, at the First Corps 
 Artillery School, and as commander of a regiment of 
 field artillery during the Chateau-Thierry campaign. 
 Subsequently, upon being promoted to the grade of 
 brigadier general, he displayed high military attain- 
 ment and unceasing energy as commander of the 
 51st Field Artillery Brigade, rendering invaluable 
 services to the American Expeditionary Forces. 
 
 CLEAVES. SAMUEL R Colonel 
 
 Cavalry. For exceptionally meritorious and dis- 
 tinguished services. As G-3 of the 42d Division he 
 displayed military attainment of a high order, being 
 constant in devotion to his exacting duties. In the 
 operations section, General Headquarters, American 
 Expeditionary Forces, he handled all questions aris- 
 
 ing in that section pertaining to the arrival, location, 
 and issuance of orders for movements of units in the 
 American Expeditionary Forces. In the solution of 
 the perpleidng problems which arose he brought to 
 his task a high faculty for organization, coupled with 
 sound judgment and a comprehensive grasp of 
 service conditions. 
 
 GLENNAN, JAMES D. . Brigadier General 
 
 Medical Corps. For exceptionally meritorious 
 and distinguished serv-ices. In charge of the hospi- 
 talization division in the office of the chief surgeon, 
 he directed the estabhshment, equipment, and oper- 
 ation, as well as the evacuation service, of all the 
 American hospitals in France. By his keen fore- 
 sight, untiring energy, and administrative ability he 
 solved the numerous problems which confronted 
 him, rendering services of the highest value to the 
 American Expeditionary Forces. 
 
 GODSON, WILLIAM F. H. ... Colonel 
 Cavalry. For especially meritorious and dis- 
 tinguished service while serving as Military Attache 
 at Berne, Switzerland. 
 
 GOETHALS, GEORGE W. . Major General 
 
 Retired. For especially meritorious and con- 
 spicuous service in reorganizing the Quartermaster 
 Department and in organizing and administering the 
 Division of Purchase, Storage and Traffic during the 
 war. 
 
 GOLDTHWAIT, JOE E Colonel 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. As a member of the Medical Corps he has, 
 by his unusual foresight and organizing ability, made 
 it possible to reclaim for duty thousands of men suf- 
 fering from physical defects. He has thereby mate- 
 rially conserved for combat service a great number 
 of men who would have been lost to the service. 
 
 GORDON, WALTER H. . . Major General 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. As brigade commander of the 10th Infan- 
 try Brigade, he showed great energy and zeal in the 
 conduct of his brigade during the major part of its 
 maneuvers. Later, as division commander of the 
 6th Division, by his painstaking efforts, he brought 
 his division to a marked state of efficiency, rendering 
 services of great value to the American Expedi- 
 tionary Forces. 
 
 GORGAS, WILLIAM C. . . Major General 
 Retired. For especially meritorious and conspic- 
 uous service as Surgeon General of the Army in or- 
 ganizing and administering the Medical Department 
 during the war. 
 
 GORRELL, EDGAR S Colonel 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. He rendered most excellent service as a 
 member of the United States Aeronautical Com- 
 mission charged with the selection of types of Euro- 
 pean aeronautical material to be manufactured in 
 the United States, and as the representative of the 
 Air Service with the General Staff, American Expedi- 
 tionary Forces. In the performance of his many 
 important tasks he displayed good judgment, great 
 energy, and showed that he possessed ability of a 
 high order, which have been of invaluable service to 
 the Government. 
 
 GRAHAM, JAMES HIRAM . . . Colonel 
 Engineer Corps. For exceptionally meritorious 
 and distinguished services. In charge of all the 
 engineer depots in France for more than six months 
 during the initial period of our entry into the war, he 
 performed his exacting duties with rare professional 
 abUity and unflagging zeal. Later, as supervisor of 
 
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE MEDAL 
 
 457 
 
 railroad and dock construction in the office of the 
 chief engineer, he rendered services of great value 
 in connection with development of dock facilities 
 for the American Expeditionary Forces. 
 
 GRANT, ULYSSES S., 3d Colonel 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 service. As secretary of the American Section, 
 Supreme War Council, be was entrusted with the 
 important duty of co-ordinating the work of the 
 Joint Secretariat of the Supreme War council and of 
 the Joint Secretariat of the Military Representatives 
 of the Supreme War Council, and as a member of the 
 War Prisoners' Commission, Berne, Switzerland, he 
 has rendered conspicuous service to the Government. 
 
 GRANT. WALTER S Colonel 
 
 General Staff. For exceptionally meritorious and 
 distinguished services. As deputy chief of staff of 
 the First Army, by his high professional attainments 
 and ability he rendered valuable assistance in the 
 staff work preparatory to and during the St. Mihiel 
 and Argonne-Meuse offensives. As chief of staff of 
 theFirst Corps, he displayed the same tact, zeal, and 
 energy which marked the previous character of his 
 
 GRAVES, ERNEST Colonel 
 
 Engineer Corps. For exceptionally meritorious 
 and distinguished services. He was charged with 
 the constuction of the GiSvres storage depot and 
 later was appointed Engineer officer of the Inter- 
 mediate Section, Services of Supply, where he was 
 placed in charge of all construction projects west of 
 Bourges. As Engineer officer of Base Section No. 2 
 and of the Advance Section, S. O. S., he performed 
 the duties with which he was entrusted in a con- 
 spicuously meritorious manner. In the many re- 
 sponsible capacities in which he was employed the 
 performance of his duty was characterized by 
 sound judgment and unitring zeal. 
 
 GRAVES, WILLIAM S. . . Major General 
 
 For especially meritorious and conspicuous 
 service as an executive assistant to the Chief of 
 Staff and as commanding general of the American 
 Expeditionary Forces in Siberia. 
 
 GRAY, QUINN Colonel 
 
 Coast Artillery Corps. For exceptionally merito- 
 rious and distinguished services. As an instructor 
 at the Army General Staff College, he displayed high 
 mihtary attainments and unfailing energy, perform- 
 ing services of the greatest value with the instruc- 
 tion and training of officers for general staff duty. 
 
 GREELY, JOHN N Colonel 
 
 Field Artillery. For exceptionally meritorious 
 and distinguished services. As a member of the 
 Operations Section of the General Staff, 1st Divi- 
 sion, and later as chief of that section, he showed 
 sound judgment in the tactical operations before 
 Cantigny, Soissons, and St. Mihiel. As Chief of 
 staff of the 1st Division, he was a material factor in 
 the success of the operations against the enemy in 
 the Argonne-Meuse offensive, where he demon- 
 strated ability of a high order. 
 
 GREEN. FREDERICK W. Lieutenant Colonel 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. As superintendent of the Port of Brest he 
 organized the task expeditiously and with great 
 ability. Without previous organization or suffi- 
 cient personnel to aid him. and confronted by many 
 serious obstacles, he, by sheer force of will, support- 
 ed by untiring energy, undertook a new work and 
 created the organization which was competent to 
 unload the largest ships in a surprisingly short 
 period of time. His service was most valuable to the 
 American Expeditionary Forces. 
 
 GRISCOM, LLOYD C. . Lieutenant Colonel 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. He served with marked ability as adju- 
 tant of the 77th Division during the early days of 
 its organization and training. As special represen- 
 tative of the commander in chief with the Minister of 
 War of Great Britain, he fulfilled with great distinc- 
 tion and credit the duties of an office requiring abil- 
 ity, tact, and address. 
 
 GRISSINGER, JAY W Colonel 
 
 Medical Corps. For exceptionally meritorious 
 and distingmshed services. As division surgeon 
 of the 42d Division, and later as chief surgeon of the 
 1st Army Corps during its operations on the Marne 
 and in the St. Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne offensives, 
 he displayed qualities of leadership, high professional 
 attainments and rate judgment in energetically 
 directing the work of the sanitary units under his 
 control in providing front-Une hospitahzation and 
 evacuation facilities for our sick and wounded in the 
 field. 
 
 GRUBER, EDMUND L Colonel 
 
 Field Artillery. For exceptionally meritorious 
 and conspicuous service. He displayed exceptional 
 ability in planning the organization of Field Artillery 
 Brigade Firing Centers; in April, 1918, established 
 such a center as Fort Sill, and during the remainder 
 of the war displayed rare judgment and high pro- 
 fessional attainments in the administration of this 
 center. 
 
 GRUNERT, GEORGE . Lieutenant Colonel 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. With remarkable skill, constantly dis- 
 playing zeal and high military attainments, he per- 
 formed his exacting duties as assistant chief of staff, 
 G-1, of the 1st Corps, during the successive oper- 
 ations at Chateau-Thierry, on the Ourcq and Vesle, 
 and in the St. Mihiel and Argonne-Meuse offensives. 
 By his untiring and painstaking efforts and un- 
 usual ability he performed the most difficult tasks, 
 rendering services of great value to the Govern- 
 ment. 
 
 GUNBY, FRANK M Colonel 
 
 Quartermaster Corps. For exceptionally meri- 
 itorious and distinguished service as an officer in 
 charge of the Engineering Branch of the Construc- 
 tion Division of the Army. The success of the en- 
 gineering features of the Army building program is 
 in large measure due to Col. Gunby's genius for or- 
 ganization, his ability to judge men and inspire in 
 them a determination to succeed. The services he 
 rendered are of signal worth. 
 
 GREAT BRITAIN 
 
 ATKINSON, C. F Major 
 
 Instructor. Army Intelligence School. 
 
 AULD, S. J. M. . . . Lieutenant Colonel 
 
 Royal Berkshire Regiment. For exceptionally 
 meritorious and distinguished services rendered the 
 United States Army while serving as Liaison Officer 
 between the British and American Chemical War- 
 fare Services. 
 
 BEADON, R. H. . Brevet Lieutenant Colonel 
 R. A. S. C, British section. Supreme War Council. 
 
 BIRCH, Sir J. F. N Major General 
 
 K. S. M. G., C. B., Chief of ArtiUery, British Ex- 
 peditionary Forces. 
 
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 HEROES ALL 
 
 BIRDWOOD, Sir WILLIAM RIDDELL General 
 K. C. B., K. C. S. I., K. C. M. G., C. I. E., D. S. 
 O., A. D. C, commanding Fifth Army. 
 
 BLAKE, D. V. G Major 
 
 Commanding officer, Third Squadron, Australian 
 Flying Corps. 
 
 BOND, F. G Major General 
 
 C. B., C. M. G., Director of Quarterings. 
 
 BOWLBY, SIR ANTHONY , Major General 
 Medical Corps, British Army. 
 
 BOYCE, C. G Major 
 
 Attached as staff officer. Units of Royal Field 
 Artillery, serving with Second United States Army 
 Corps. 
 
 BRIDGES, GEORGE TOM MOLESWORTH 
 
 Lieutenant General 
 
 C. B., C. M. G., p. S. O., British Army. For ex- 
 ceptionally meritorious and distinguished services 
 rendered the United States Army while serving as 
 the mihtary representative of the British Mission to 
 the United States (April, 1917), and later (1918) as 
 Chief of British Mihtary Missions to the United 
 States. 
 
 BURTCHAELL, C. H. . Lieutenant General 
 
 C. B., C. M. G. For exceptionally meritorious 
 and distinguished services. As director general of 
 Medical Service, British Expeditionary Forces, he 
 displayed untiring zeal, eminent talents, and broad 
 experience in providing adequate hospitalization 
 and evacuation faciUties for the sick and wounded 
 of the American troops serving with the British 
 Armies. His individual efforts counted largely in 
 enabhng the American Medical Service to function 
 efficiently. 
 
 BUSH, W. A Captain 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. At the request of the American Expedition- 
 ary Forces he was detailed as instructor in gas de- 
 fense, and rendered services of extraordinary merit 
 at the school at Hanlon Field. Largely as the result 
 of his energy, skill, and exact knowledge the school 
 accomplished a most important mission, providing 
 a course of instruction which, when put in practice 
 in the field, prevented many casualties. 
 
 BUTLER, Sir R. H. K. . . Major General 
 
 K. C. M. G., C. B., commanding Third Army 
 Corps, British Expeditionary Forces. 
 
 BYNG, Honorable Sir JULIAN HEDWORTH 
 
 GEORGE General 
 
 K. C. B., K. C. M. G., M. V. O., commanding 
 Third Army. 
 
 CAMPBELL, R. B Colonel 
 
 Deputy Inspector of Bayonet and Physical Train- 
 ing, British Expeditionary Forces. 
 
 CARTER, BONHAM C. . Brigadier General 
 
 D. S. O., B. G. G. S. For exceptionally merito- 
 rious and distinguished services. As general 
 officer in charge of training at British general head- 
 quarters during the period the 2d American Corps 
 was in the British Expeditonary Forces, he rendered 
 exceptional service to the United States Army. His 
 knowledge of training methods was extensive, and 
 with loyal co-operation he gave us the benefit of his 
 experience. 
 
 CARTER, EVAN .... Major General 
 Director General, Forage and Supplies, British 
 Expeditionary Forces. 
 
 CAVAN, THE EARL OF, . Lieutenant General 
 Commanding general. Tenth Army in Italy. 
 
 CHURCHILL, HON. WINSTON .... 
 
 British Minister of Munitions. For exceptionally 
 meritorious and distinguished services. He rendered 
 the allied cause service of inestimable value. As 
 British Minister of Munitions, he was confronted 
 with a task of great magnitude. With ability of a 
 high order, energy, and marked devotion to duty, he 
 handled with great success the trying problems with 
 which he was constantly confronted. In the perform- 
 ance of his great task he rendered valuable service to 
 tlie American Expeditionary Forces. 
 
 CLARKE, Sir TRAVERSE E. . Major General 
 K. C. M. G., C. B., Quartermaster General, 
 British Expeditionary Forces. 
 
 COWANS, Sir JOHN S General 
 
 G. C. M. G., K. C. B., M. V. O., Quartermaster 
 General to the Forces. 
 
 CRAVEN, FRANCIS W. . . . Lieutenant 
 British Navy. Commanding His Majesty's des- 
 troyer Mounsey. For rescuing seven officers and 
 313 men of the American forces at sea on October 
 16, 1918. 
 
 CUNNINGHAM, THOMAS . Lieutenant Colonel 
 Instructor. Army Staff College. 
 
 CURRIE, Sir ARTHUR W. Lieutenant General 
 K. C. B., K. C. M. G., commanding Canadian 
 Corps. 
 
 CURRY, P. A Major 
 
 British Army. For exceptionally meritorious and 
 conspicuous service as Director of Transports for the 
 British Ministry of Shipping at the port of New 
 York during the movement of troops overseas. 
 
 DAVIDSON, G. . . . Lieutenant Colonel 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. He extended whole-hearted co-operation 
 to our supply procurement agencies, rendering very 
 valuable services to the American Expeditionary 
 Forces. By his efforts and devotion to the Amer- 
 ican interests, great quantities of necessary supphes 
 were made available for our troops. 
 
 DAVIDSON, Sir J. H. . . . Major General 
 K. C. M. G., C. B., D. S. O., General Staff, Oper- 
 ations, British Expeditionary Forces. 
 
 DELANO-OSBORNE, O. H. . Brigadier General 
 C. M. G., Director of Movements, Transportation. 
 
 ELLES, H. J Major General 
 
 Commanding Tanks Corps. 
 
 FORD, REGINALD .... Major General 
 
 C. B., C. M. G., D. S. O., British representative, 
 Mihtary Board of Allied Supply. 
 
 FOULKES, C. A Brigadier General 
 
 Director British Chemical Warfare Service. 
 
 FOWKE, Sir G. H. . . . Lieutenant General 
 K. C. B., K. C. M. G., Adjutant General, British 
 Expeditionary Forces. 
 
 FURSE, Sir WILLIAM . Lieutenant General 
 K. C. B., D. S. O., Master General of the Ordnance 
 
 GILES, E. D Lieutenant Colonel 
 
 D. S. O., General Staff, British Army, for excep- 
 tionally meritorious and conspicuous service. As ad- 
 
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 visor to the Training and Instruction Branch, War 
 Plans Division, he rendered invaluable assistance 
 in making possible the inception and successful con- 
 duct of war-time instruction at the Army War Col- 
 lege. 
 
 GLYNN, R. G Major 
 
 Instructor, Army Staff College. 
 
 GOODWIN, Sir T. H. J. C. Lieutenant General 
 K. C. B., C. M. G., D. S. O., R. A. M. C. For 
 exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services. 
 As Surgeon General of the British' Army, he placed 
 at the disposal of the American divisions servingwith 
 the British forces all the evacuation and hospitali- 
 zation facilities at his command. His eminent skill, 
 ability, and broad experience enabled him to extend 
 most useful co-operation. 
 
 GUTHRIE, Sir CONNOP T. R 
 
 K. B. E., British Ministry of Shipping. For ex- 
 ceptionally meritorious and distinguished service. 
 As a member of the Shipping Control Committee 
 his services in connection with negotiations for 
 British tonnage in the interchange of tonnage by 
 the War Department and the British Government 
 have been conspicuous. 
 
 HAIG, Sir DOUGLAS . . . Field Marshal 
 K. T., C. p., K. C. I. E., G. C. V. O., A. D. C, 
 
 Commander-in-chief of the British Armies inFrance. 
 The Distinguished Service Medal is awarded Field 
 Marshal Haig as an expression of the high regard of 
 the people of the United States and of their Armies 
 for the distinguished and patriotic service which he 
 has rendered to the common cause in which he has 
 been associated on the battlefields of Europe. 
 
 HARINGTON, Sir CHARLES H. Major General 
 K. C. B., D. S. O., Deputy Chief of the Imperial 
 General Staff. 
 
 HEADLAM, JOHN E. W. . Major General 
 
 C. B., D. S. O., British Army. For exceptionally 
 meritorious and distinguished services rendered the 
 United States Army while serving as chief of the 
 British Artillery Mission to the United States. 
 
 HOLLAND, H. W. . . . Lieutenant Colonel 
 British Censorship and Publicity Section. 
 
 HORNE, Sir HENRY SINCLAIR . . . 
 
 Lieutenant General 
 
 K. C. B., K. C. M. G., commanding First Army. 
 
 HUTCHINSON, R Major General 
 
 C. B., D. S. O., Director of Organization. 
 
 JACOBS, Sir C. W. . . . Lieutenant General 
 K. C. B., commanding Second Army Corps. 
 
 JONES, SIR ROBERT . . Major General 
 
 Medical Corps, British Army. 
 
 KNAPP, K. K Brigadier General 
 
 C. M. G., R. A., G. O., R. A., British Army. For 
 exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services. 
 In command of the British artillery supporting the 
 2d American Corps during the operations from 
 September 27, 1918, to October 21, 1918, he proved 
 of invaluable assistance to our Infantry. Ho showed 
 himself an indefatigable worker, a brilliant tactician, 
 and a loyal friend. 
 
 LAWRENCE,Hon. Sir HERBERT ALEXANDER 
 
 Lieutenant General 
 
 K. C. B., Chief of Staff. 
 
 LIDBURY, C. A Major 
 
 Attached Second United States Army Corps. 
 
 MACDONOUGH, Sir GEORGE M. W. . . 
 
 Lieutenant General 
 
 K. C. M. G., C. B., Adjutant General to the 
 Forces. 
 
 MCLACHLAN, JAMES D. . Major General 
 C. B., D. S. O., British Army, Military Attach^, 
 British Embassy, Washington. For exceptionally 
 meritorious and distinguished services rendered the 
 United States Army while serving as Military 
 Attach^ to the British Embassy, Washington. 
 
 MCNAMEE, J. T Captain 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. As instructor with the 1st Gas Regiment 
 he worked unceasingly in developing aggressive 
 forms of gas attack. He was tireless in his devotion 
 to duty, showing particularly valuable ability in per- 
 sonally supervising the liaison and conduct of the 
 gas operations in the Meuse-Argonne drive. 
 
 MAUD, HARRY Colonel 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. He gave most valuable assistance to the 
 American Expeditionary Forces in the procurement 
 of necessary supplies for our troops. He rendered 
 tactful and most willing service, affording whole- 
 hearted co-operation in his important duties. 
 
 MAY, R. S Brevet Colonel 
 
 Temporary Major General. C. M. G., D. S. O., 
 Fus., Deputy Quartermaster General, British Ex- 
 peditionary Forces. 
 
 MILNER, LORD 
 
 Former British Minister of War. For exception- 
 ally meritorious and distinguished services. As 
 British Minister of War he displayed military attain- 
 ments of a high order, achieving a brilliant success. 
 Untiring in devotion to his important duties, he was 
 aggressive and capable, rendering service of inestim- 
 able value to the American Expeditionary Forces 
 and the allied cause. 
 
 MONASH, Sir J. . . . Lieutenant General 
 K. C. M. G., K. C. B., V. D., A. E. F., command- 
 ing Australian Army Corps. 
 
 NASH, Sir PHILIP ARTHUR MANLY . . 
 
 Major General 
 
 K. C. F. B., C. B. For exceptionally meritorious 
 and distinguished services. The service he rendered 
 the American Expeditionary Forces as Inspector 
 General of Transportation for the British Army and 
 as a member of the Interallied Transportation Coun- 
 cil was of the greatest value. He lent every possible 
 assistance to the American military authorities, 
 giving us sound advice and important information. 
 
 NEEDHAM, H 
 
 Lieutenant Colonel 
 
 Instructor, Army Staff College. 
 
 OVERTON, G. C. R. . . Lieutenant Colonel 
 Liaison officer, American Rest Camp, Winchester, 
 England. 
 
 PAKENHAM, H. ARTHUR Lieutenant Colonel 
 C. M. G., General Staff. For exceptionally mer- 
 itorious and distinguished services rendered the 
 United States Army while serving as the Liaison 
 officer between the British and American Military 
 Intelligence Services. 
 
 PARSONS. Sir HAROLD D. E. Major General 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 
 services. As director of equipment and ordnance 
 
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 stores of the British Expeditionary Forces, he was 
 able to render assistance of the greatest value to the 
 American Expeditionary Forces. He aided us most 
 markedly in the procurement of artillery material 
 and ammunition from British sources, at all times 
 giving loyal co-operation. 
 
 PEAL, B. R Lieutenant Colonel 
 
 In charge British Aviation Office at Paris. 
 
 PLAYFAIR, P. H. L. . . Lieutenant Colonel 
 Commanding officer, Thirteenth Wing, Royal 
 Air Forces. 
 
 PLUMER, Sir HERBERT CHARLES ONSLOW 
 
 General 
 
 G. C. B., G. C. M. G., G. C. V. O., A. D. C, 
 commanding Second Army. 
 
 RADCLIFFE. P. P. deB. . . Major General 
 C. B., D. S. O., Director of Military Operations. 
 
 RAWLINSON, Sir HENRY . . . General 
 Bart., G. C. V. O., K. C. B., K. C .M. G., com- 
 manding Fourth Army. 
 
 RENNISON, 
 
 Instructor, Army School of the Line. 
 
 Major 
 
 ROBERTSON, Sir WILLIAM R. . . General 
 G. C. B., K. C. V. O., p. S. O., A. D. C, Com- 
 mander in Chief, Great Britain. 
 
 RUQUOY, L. H. . . . Lieutenant General 
 Commanding Third Corps. 
 
 SACKVILLE-WEST, C. J. . . Major General 
 Permanent British Military Representative 
 Supreme War Council. 
 
 SALMOND, JOHN MAITLAND . Major General 
 C. M. G., C. V. O., D. S. O. As general officer 
 commanding the British Royal Air Force in the 
 field, he distinguished himself by the exceptionally 
 valuable services he performed. He aided and fur- 
 thered the training of the units of the United States 
 Air Service attached to his command. He organ- 
 ized the training in the field of squadrons, pilots, 
 ground officers, and mechanics of the American 
 Air Service, rendering us most valuable assistance 
 at all times. 
 
 SARGENT, HARRY N. . . Brigadier General 
 C. B., D. S. O. For exceptionally meritorious 
 and distinguished services. As chief of the British 
 Military Mission, Headquarters, Services of Supply 
 he provided for prompt and satisfactory procure- 
 ment of enormous amounts of suppUes ifrom Eng- 
 land, thereby contributing greatly to the successes 
 achieved by the American Expeditionary Forces. 
 
 STUDD, H. W Brigadier General 
 
 Chief of Staff, British Section, Supreme War 
 Council. 
 
 THORNTON, Sir HENRY WORTH . . 
 
 Major General 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. As Paris representative of the director 
 general of movements and railways in London 
 he rendered the greatest assistance to the American 
 Expeditionary Forces in the procurement of hos- 
 pital trains and suppUes. He furnished us with 
 information which proved most important in the 
 development of the American Transportation 
 Corps. 
 
 THWAITES, WILLIAM . . Major General 
 C. B., Director of Military Intelligence. 
 
 TRENCHARD, Sir HUGH MONTAGUE . 
 
 Major General 
 
 K. C. B., D. S. O., Chief of Air Staflf. 
 
 TROTTER, G. F. . . . Brigadier General 
 C. B., C. M. G., D. S. O., M. V. O., British Army. 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services rendered the United States Army while 
 serving as Chief of the British Military (or Ad- 
 visory) Mission to the United States. 
 
 WAGSTAFF, C. M. . Brevet Lieutenant Col. 
 (Temporary Brigadier General), C. M. G., C. I. 
 E., D. S. O., chief, British Mission, American 
 General Headquarters. 
 
 WATTS. Sir H. E Major General 
 
 (Temporary Lieutenant General), K. C. B., C. 
 M. B., commanding Nineteenth Army Corps, 
 British Expeditionary Forces. 
 
 WEIR, LORD . British Secretary of the Air 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. In the performance of his important 
 duties he displayed great energy and ability of a 
 high order. He handled difficult situations with 
 tact and aggressiveness, achieving brilliant results. 
 At all times he was zealous to the best interests of 
 the American Expeditionary Forces. 
 
 WEIR, Sir ANDREW 
 
 British Surveyor General of Supplies 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. He displayed ability of a high order, 
 untiring devotion to duty, and zeal in the perform- 
 ance of his exacting duties. At all times he worked 
 with singleness of purpose for the good of the allied 
 cause, rendering service of exceptional value to the 
 American Expeditionary Forces. 
 
 WILSON, Sir HENRY HUGHES . General 
 
 G. C. B., D. S. O., Chief of the Imperial General 
 Staff. 
 
 HAAN, WILLIAM G. . . . Major General 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. This officer, in command of the Thirty- 
 second Division, took a prominent part in the Ar- 
 gonne-Meuse offensive and in the brilliant and suc- 
 cessful attack against the Cote Dame Marie, cover- 
 ing several days, which deprived the enemy of the 
 key point of the position. His clear conception of 
 the tactical situations involved showed him to be a 
 miUtary leader of superior order. 
 
 HAGOOD, JOHNSON . . Brigadier General 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. As Chief of Staff of the Services of Supply 
 of the American Expeditionary Forces in France 
 his ability for organization, his energy, and his 
 sound judgment were factors in the efficiency of this 
 important branch. By his marked zeal and ag- 
 gressiveness he greatly added to the successful 
 administrations of the Services of Supply. 
 
 HALL, ELBERT J. . . Lieutenant Colonel 
 Air Service. For exceptionally meritorious 
 and conspicuous service rendered in the designing 
 of the Liberty engine and subsequently in the 
 adapting of the Le Rhone engine to the American 
 methods of production and also in pusliing to com- 
 pletion the American adaptation of the De Havi- 
 land plane. 
 
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 461 
 
 HALLORAN, PAUL S Colonel 
 
 Medical Corps. For exceptionally meritorious 
 and distinguished services. He served with great 
 credit as division surgeon of the 90th Division from 
 the date of its organization throughout its service 
 in the field, displaying sound judgment, marked 
 professional skill, and untiring energy. By enforc- 
 ing effective sanitary measures he maintained the 
 combat strength of his division, and by his able 
 direction of the medical services he was largely re- 
 sponsible for the proper care of the sick and wounded. 
 
 HAMBLETON, T. EDWARD . . . Colonel 
 Adjutant General's Department. For exception- 
 ally meritorious and distinguished services. He 
 displayed unusual skill and untiring zeal in organ- 
 izing and administering the Statistical Division 
 of The Adjutant General's Office. With no pre- 
 cedent to guide or assist him, he showed marked 
 initiative in this most difficult task, creating a 
 wonderful record of achievement, which is a tribute 
 to his ability and clear-sightedness, amid a maze of 
 details. Self-sacrificing in his devotion to duty, he 
 achieved excellent results in all his endeavors. 
 
 HANNER, JOHN W. . Colonel Medical Corps 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. As commanding officer of Evacuation 
 Hospital No. 1 he displayed high professional at- 
 tainments and loyal devotion to duty. Subse- 
 quently, as chief surgeon, 4th Army Corps, by his 
 able supervision of the medical and sanitary units 
 under his direction he rendered invaluable services 
 in connection with the care of many sick and 
 wounded. 
 
 HANNUM, WARREN T Colonel 
 
 Engineer Corps. For exceptionally meritorious 
 distinguished services. As a member of the Train- 
 ing Section, General Staff, he efficiently supervised 
 the technical and tactical training of engineer, gas, 
 and tank troops, and the operation of the schools 
 for those services. In the performance of his mani- 
 fold duties he displayed military attainments of a 
 high order, rendering .services of importance to the 
 American Expeditionary Forces. 
 
 HARBORD, JAMES G. . . . Major General 
 For his most exceptional services as chief of staff 
 of the American Expeditionary Forces, and later 
 as commanding general, Services of Supply, in 
 both of which important positions his great con- 
 structive ability and professional attainments have 
 played an important part in the success obtained 
 by our armies. Commanded Marine Brigade of 
 Second Division, Belleau Wood, and later ably 
 commanded Second Division during attack on 
 Soissons, France, July 18, 1918. 
 
 HARJES, HENRY H. . . Lieutenant Colonel 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. As chief liaison officer of the American 
 Expeditionary Forces he rendered most valuable 
 and important service in estabUshing and main- 
 taining cordial relations between the French and 
 American authorities. His efforts materially fur- 
 thered that deep feeling of understanding which 
 marks the association of the Allied Armies. 
 
 HARMON, KENNETH B. Lieutenant Colonel 
 Ordnance Department. For exceptionally meri- 
 torious and distinguished services. With except- 
 ionally sound judgment and marked initiative.j.he 
 displayed a wide comprehension of existing con- 
 ditions, solving perplexing problems connected with 
 the establishment and operation of the storage 
 system of the Ordnance Department of the Amer- 
 ican Expeditionary Forces. He opened first a base, 
 then an intermediate depot, and later an advance 
 depot, accomplishing these tasks in spite of numer- 
 
 ous obstacles. At all times showing tireless energy 
 he worked to insure an adequate supply of ordnance 
 material for the troops at the front. 
 
 HARRELL, WILLIAM F Colonel 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. He served through all operations of the 
 Ist Division in this war, and at all times was con- 
 spicuous for his courage, judgment, and leadership. 
 As battalion and regimental commander, he distin- 
 guished himself by his exceptionally energetic and 
 efficient command of his units. During the rapid 
 advance of the 1st Division upon Sedan he carried 
 out a most difficult mission of the Division in that 
 he successfully covered its right flank in a night 
 march of about 20 kilometers, across broken country 
 in the face of the enemy. Herein he exhibited the 
 qualities of a most able commander. 
 
 HARRIES. GEORGE H. . . Brigadier General 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. As commanding general of Base Section 
 No. 5, he successfully directed the manifold activi- 
 ties at the port of Brest during the time when troop 
 arrivals were at their maximum. He overcame 
 seemingly insurmountable obstacles in coordinating 
 and organizing his important task. Subsequently, 
 upon being sent on a special mission to Berlin in 
 connection with the repatriation of allied prisoners 
 of war, he displayed commendable tact and energy. 
 
 HARRIS, CHARLES T. Jr Colonel 
 
 Ordnance Department. For exceptionally meri- 
 torious and conspicuous service as Chief of the 
 American Mission of Powder and Explosive Manu- 
 facturers which visited England, Later, as Chief of 
 the Powder and Explosive Section of the Engineering 
 Division of the Office of the Chief of Ordnance, he 
 applied foreign methods of manufacture to United 
 States industry so successfully that not only were 
 the needs of the United States fuUy met, but a con- 
 siderable surplus of these materials was rendered 
 available for the co-belligerents against Germany. 
 
 HARRIS, PETER C. . . . Major General 
 For exceptionally meritorious and conspicuous 
 service. During his service in the Adjutant General's 
 Department, his zeal, energy and judgment have 
 been made manifest by the reforms accomplished in 
 record keeping systems in the War Department and 
 in the Army. 
 
 HART, WILLIAM H Colonel 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. While serving as quartermaster. Base 
 Section No.l, by his thorough knowledge of methods 
 and standards of supplying troops, his resource- 
 fulness, and comprehensive study of the innumerable 
 details of the largest and most important supply 
 bases in France, he executed the important duties 
 with which he was entrusted in a highly satisfactory 
 and especially efficient manner. 
 
 HARTMAN, EDWARD T Colonel 
 
 Infantry. For exceptionally meritorious and 
 distinguished services. He organized the 357th 
 Infantry and commanded it with extraordinary 
 ability during its training period and throughout 
 its active operations. To his energy, zeal and high 
 quahties of leadership were largely due the consist- 
 ently high standards of efficiency maintained in his, 
 regiment and the successes which it achieved in the 
 St. Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne offensives. 
 
 HARTS, WILLIAM W. . . Brigadier General 
 Engineers. For exceptionally meritorious and 
 distinguished services. In command of the impor- 
 tant district of Paris, by his painstaking efforts and 
 able directorship he maintained a high standard of 
 discipline and efficiency among his large command. 
 Byhis tact and keen perception he handled numerous 
 
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 HEROES ALL 
 
 diplomatic a£fairs with great satisfaction, rendering 
 services of a superior value to the American Ex- 
 peditionary Forces. 
 
 HARTSHORN, EDWIN S Colonel 
 
 General Staff Corps. For exceptionally meritori- 
 ous and conspicuous service. As chief of the co- 
 ordination section, office of the executive assistant 
 to the chief of staff, his energy, judgment, and fore- 
 sight have been of exceptional value to the War De- 
 partment and to the Army. 
 
 HASE, WILLIAM F Colonel 
 
 For especially meritorious and conspicuous serv- 
 ice as senior assistant to the Chief of Coast Artillery 
 in the preparation and execution of plans for the 
 effective accompUshment of the duties assigned to 
 the Coast Artillery Corps in the operations in France. 
 
 HASKELL, WILLIAM N Colonel 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. He exhibited devotion, skill, and untiring 
 energy as chief of the operations Section, 4th Corps, 
 during its organization in the St. Mihiel offensive. 
 As chief of the Operations Section, 2d Army, he ren- 
 dered exceptionally meritorious service during the 
 organization of that Army in the operations north of 
 Toul, October and November, 1918. 
 
 HAY. WILLIAM H. . . . Major General 
 
 _ Cavalry. For exceptionally meritorious and dis- 
 tinguished services. As commander of the 184th 
 Infantry Brigade he showed efficient leadership. 
 Promoted to major generalship in the early part of 
 October, 1918, he took command of the 28th Division 
 and by his marked ability and great energy he con- 
 tributed to the successes attained by the division 
 during the time in which he was in command. He 
 rendered services of a high character to the Amer- 
 ican Expeditionary Forces. 
 
 HAYWARD, WILLIAM Colonel 
 
 Infantry. For exceptionally meritorious and 
 distinguished services. As commander of a regiment 
 that was detached from the American Expeditionary 
 Forces and served continuously with a French divi- 
 sion, he was charged with particularly responsible 
 and exacting duties, in the performance of which he 
 at all times displayed commendable tact, personal 
 bravery, and military leadership of a high order. 
 
 HEGEMAN, HARRY A Colonel 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. With technical skill and great energy he 
 organized a large force of trained workmen for the 
 repair of motor transports. He restored to service a 
 great mass of accumulated dead transportation of all 
 kinds and types, and kept in operation much trans- 
 portation by timely repair. By his untiring efforts 
 the motor transportation was maintained at such 
 a standard as to become an important factor in the 
 successes achieved by the American troops. 
 
 HEINTZELMAN, STUART . Brigadier General 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. He organized the headquarters of the 
 Fourth Army Corps and later, as chief of staff of 
 this corps, directed with great success, the staff 
 of this organization prior to and during the St. 
 Mihiel offensive. As chief of staff of the Second 
 Army, he had a prominent part in organizing it as 
 a fighting unit. His tact, energy, and miUtary 
 ability were important elements in the success of 
 this command. 
 
 HELMICK, ELI A. ... Major General 
 
 Infantry. For exceptionally meritorious and dis- 
 tinguished services. As commanding general. Base 
 Section No. 5, he has displayed brilliant adminiB- 
 trative ability in successfully directing the manifold 
 activities under his supervision. By his energy in 
 
 expediting the completion of the various engineer- 
 ing projects necessitated by the enlargement of 
 Pontanezen Camp and the development of Brest as 
 a foremost embarkation camp, he has rendered in- 
 valuable services to the American Expeditionary 
 Forces. 
 
 HERR, JOHN K Colonel 
 
 Chief of Staff, 30th Division. For exceptionally 
 meritorious and distinguished services. He showed 
 marked abiUty as chief of staff of the 30th Division 
 in the capture of Voormezeele and Lock Eight in 
 the Ypres section in Belgium in September, 1918, 
 and in the breaking of the Hindenburg line at 
 Bellicourt, France, and the operations against the 
 Selle River and the Sambre Canal, September 29- 
 October 20, 1918. By his energy, zeal and persis- 
 tent efforts, coupled with sound tactical judgment, 
 he materially contributed to the success of the 
 operations. 
 
 HERSEY, MARK L. . . . Major General 
 Infantry. For exceptionally meritorious and dis- 
 tinguished services. As a brigade commander during 
 the later part of the Meuse-Argonne operation he 
 exhibited qualities of excellent leadership and sound 
 judgment. His brigade attacked and penetrated the 
 strong enemy position of Bois des Loges and wrested 
 this strong point from the enemy. The success of 
 his brigade in this engagement was in a large measure 
 due to his able leadership. Later he commanded 
 with distinction the 4th Division during its opera- 
 tions in the occupied territory. 
 
 HILGARD, MILOSH R Colonel 
 
 Quartermaster Corps. For exceptionally meri- 
 torious and distinguished services. He organized 
 the operations of the Quartermaster Corps at the 
 important bases of St. Nazaire and Bordeaux, and 
 later established and operated the first American 
 regulating station, through which he successfully 
 supplied a great number of American troops serving 
 in the zone of the Armies and operating at the front. 
 The successful operation of this great station was 
 due directly to his painstaking efforts, his zeal, and 
 great energy. 
 
 HINDS, ERNEST .... Major General 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services as chief of Artillery, First Army Corps; 
 Commanding General, Army Artillery, of the First 
 American Army; and as Chief of Artillery, American 
 Expeditionary Forces. He perfected and success- 
 fully directed the organization and training of the 
 Artillery of the American Army in France. 
 
 HINES, FRANK T. . . Brigadier General 
 
 For especially meritorious and conspicuous service 
 as Chief of Embarkation in organizing and admin- 
 istering the Embarkation Service during the war. 
 
 HINES, JOHN L Major General 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services as regimental, brigade, division, and corps 
 commander. He displayed marked ability in each 
 of the important duties with which he was entrusted 
 and exhibited in the operations near Montididier 
 and Soissons and in the St. Mihiel and Argonne- 
 Meuse offensives his high attainments as a soldier 
 and a Commander. 
 
 HITT, PARKER Colonel 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. By his sound judgemnt and untiring 
 efforts he assisted in perfecting the satisfactory or- 
 ganization of the Signal Corps of the American Ex- 
 peditionary Forces, and he displayed conspicuous 
 merit in his capacity as signal officer of the 1st 
 American Army. 
 
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE MEDAL 
 
 463 
 
 HODGES, GEORGE 
 
 Deceased. For especially meritorious and con- 
 spicuous service as manager of the troop movement 
 section of the Division of Operations of the United 
 States Railroad Administration. Mr Hodges ar- 
 ranged all the details of the movement of troops 
 from local draft boards to mobihzation camps, be- 
 tween camps, or from mobilization camps to the 
 ports of embarkation for shipment overseas. Troops 
 in large numbers were moved on short notice, and 
 he was responsible for the successful co-ordination 
 and carrying out of these movements. 
 
 HOFFMAN, GEORGE M. . . . Colonel 
 
 Engineers. For exceptionally meritorious and 
 distinguished services. As chief engineer of the 
 First Corps, by his great energy and marked tech- 
 nical ability he built up a strongly efficient organ- 
 ization, which made itself felt in all operations of the 
 First Corps, and in a great measure contributed 
 to the successes achieved during the active opera- 
 tions of the First Corps at St. Mihiel and in the Ar- 
 gonne. 
 
 HOLBROOK, LUCIUS R. . Brigadier General 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. As commander of the 7th Field Artillery 
 and the 1st Field Artillery Brigade he, with great 
 distinction, directed the artillery support of the 1st 
 Division in the attacks on Cantigny and the 
 Soissons saUent. His careful judgment and high 
 military attainments were shown in the accuracy 
 and timeliness of the fire from the batteries under 
 his direction, which, despite the difficulties involved, 
 contributed materially to the success of the opera- 
 tions. 
 
 HOLBOOK, WILLARD A. . Major General 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 service as commanding general. Southern Depart- 
 ment, where his firmness and tact in handUng a 
 threatened situation on the Mexican border ma- 
 terially improved the conditions between theUnited 
 States and Mexico. 
 
 HOLMAN, JESSE R Colonel 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. In charge of general construction in the 
 vicinity of Bordeaux he displayed unusual judgment 
 and great executive abihty in the performance of 
 the many duties assigned to him. In addition, he 
 rendered valuable service and advice to the other 
 departments of Base Section No. 2 regarding con- 
 struction. 
 
 HOPKINS, JAY P Colonel 
 
 Coast Artillery Corps. For exceptionaUy meri- 
 torious and distinguished services. As Chief of the 
 Antiaircraft Artillery Service in the American Ex- 
 peditionary Forces, he performed arduous tasks 
 with distinction, at all times being ceaseless in devo- 
 tion to his important duties. Displaying marked 
 scientific attainments, he handled perplexing prob- 
 lems, with which the service was continually con- 
 fronted, with sound judgment, untiring energy, and 
 a wide comprehension of the needs to be supplied 
 and the facilities available, 
 
 HOWARD, DEANE C Colonel 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and conspicuous 
 service. In organizing and administering the 
 Division of Sanitation and the sanitary inspection 
 service of the Office of the Surgeon General of the 
 Army he contributed greatly to the efficiency of the 
 military service. 
 
 HOWE, THORNDIKE D Colonel 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. As chief of the Postal Express Service he 
 organized and administered with marked abiUty the 
 Postal Service of the American Expeditionary 
 
 Forces. He displayed great breadth of vision and 
 untiring zeal in overcoming the many obstacles that 
 were encountered in the organization of the service 
 of handUng mail for our troops in Europe. 
 
 HOWELL, WILLEY Colonel 
 
 Judge Advocate General's Department, For 
 exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services. 
 As assistant chief of staff, G-2, of the 1st Army he 
 organized and directed the operations of this sec- 
 tion during the entire operations of the 1st Army. 
 The results achieved by him during the St. Mihiel 
 and Meuse-Argonne operations had a noted in- 
 fluence on the successes gained by the 1st Army and 
 showed him to be an officer of sound judgment and 
 marked ability. 
 
 HOWZE, ROBERT L. . . Major General 
 
 Cavalry. For exceptionally meritorious and 
 distinguished services. Aas commander of the 3d 
 Division on its march to the Rhine annd during the 
 occupation of the enemy territory he proved him- 
 self energetic and capable, exhibiting superb qual- 
 ities of leadership. He maintained an unusually 
 high standard of efficiency in his unit, rendering 
 eminently conspicuous services as a division com- 
 mander. 
 
 HUGHES, JOHN C Captain 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. As aide-de-camp to the commander in 
 chief, American Expeditionary Forces, he performed 
 duties of an exacting nature with pecuUar tact, 
 abihty and untiring energy proving himself sound 
 in judgment and indefatigable in all tasks assigned 
 to him. At all times he served with distinction, 
 rendering exceptional service. 
 
 HUGHES. JOHN H Colonel 
 
 Infantry. For exceptionally meritorious and 
 distinguished services. As a member of the Inspec- 
 tor General's Department at the headquarters, 
 Services of Supply, for an extended period of time, 
 by his unflagging energy, sound judgment, and 
 tact, he handled with conspicuous abihty many 
 difficult problems which constantly arose in the 
 execution of his important office. He rendered 
 services of signal worth to the American Ex- 
 peditionary Forces. 
 
 HUGHES, WILLIAM N. Jr. . . . Colonel 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. While he was serving as G-3 and as chief 
 of staff, of the 42d Division, his efforts had an impor- 
 tant bearing on the successes gained by the division 
 in the Baccarat sector, at the Second Battle of the 
 Marne, the operations near Chalons, Chftteau- 
 Thierry, the St. Mihiel sahent. and along the Meuse. 
 His splendid judgment and tactical abihty were of 
 the greatest value and demonstrated military 
 knowledge of a high order. 
 
 HULL, JOHN A Colonel 
 
 Judge Advocate General's Department, For 
 exceptionally meritorious and distinguished serv- 
 ices. As judge advocate of the Service of Supphes, 
 he most creditably handled the questions brought 
 before him. His sound legal training, his complete 
 knowledge of mihtary administration, and his clear 
 conception of the new and difficult problems in- 
 volved made his services of most exceptional value. 
 
 HUMPHREYS, GILBERT EDWIN . Colonel 
 Formerly colonel. Corps of Engineers. For es- 
 pecially meritorious and conspicuous service while 
 in charge of the building and organizing of the engi- 
 neer depot at Norfolk, Va., and later as Director of 
 Storage, Purchase, Storage and Traffic Division, 
 General Staff. 
 
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 HEROES ALL 
 
 HUNT, CHARLES A Colonel 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. He commanded first a battalion of the 
 18th Infantry and later the regiment. He con- 
 ducted his unit in every action with marked ability 
 and skillful leadership, showing the finest qualities 
 of a good judgment, courage, and devotion to duty. 
 
 HUNT, ORAE Brigadier General 
 
 Infantry. For exceptionally meritorious and dis- 
 tinguished services. As commander of the 6th In- 
 fantry Brigade during the greater part of its active 
 operations he achieved notable success, demon- 
 strating high qualities of leadership. Through his 
 exceptional tactical abiUty his brigade was enabled 
 to overcome desperate hostile resistance during its 
 
 Participation in the Meuse-Argonne offensive. By 
 is efforts he has contributed materially to the 
 brilliant success of his brigade in that important 
 operation. 
 
 HURLEY, EDWARD N 
 
 Chairman of the United States Shipping Board. 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. With tireless energy, he surmounted ex- 
 treme difficulties and increased trans-Atlantic 
 tonnage to an extent to allow of a steady shipment, 
 both of troops and necessary suppUes. Unselfish 
 in devotion to duty, sound in judgment, quick to act, 
 he rendered a service to the world. 
 
 HUTCHESON, GROTE . . Major General 
 For especially meritorious and conspicuous serv- 
 ice in the administration of the port of embarkation, 
 Newport News, Va., in connection with the ship- 
 ment of troops overseas. 
 
 HUTTON, PAUL C Colonel 
 
 Medical Corps. For exceptionally meritorious 
 and distinguished services. As chief surgeon of the 
 Paris group from June 2 to July 26, 1918, during 
 which period by his good judgment and untiring 
 energy he provided a hospitalization and evacuation 
 system that insured prompt and excellent care and 
 treatnient of the wounded, he furnished the means 
 of saving many lives and provided comfort for the 
 wounded, thereby greatly adding to the morale of 
 the combatant troops of both the American and the 
 French engaged in the Second Battle of the Marne. 
 
 HUTTON, JR., WILLIAM H. H. . . Colonel 
 _ Air Service. For exceptionally meritorious and 
 distinguished services. As chief of Personnel Ser- 
 vice and later assistant chief of the Supply Section, 
 Air Service, he was charged with duties of a varied 
 and difficult nature. He constantly displayed 
 marked zeal and sound judgment in the solution of 
 the important problems of supply and transporta- 
 tion of the Air Service, rendering services of ines- 
 timable value to the American Expeditionary 
 Forces. 
 
 IRELAND, MERRITTE W. . Major General 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. As chief surgeon of the American Expedi- 
 tionary Forces he supervised and perfected the 
 organization of the medical department in France; 
 and to his excellent judgment, untiring efforts, and 
 high professional attainments are largely due the 
 splendid efficiency with which the sick and wounded 
 of the American Army have been cared for. 
 
 ITALY 
 
 ALLEGRETTI, LORENZO .... Major 
 Commanding officer, ArJiti Assault Battalion. 
 
 AOSTA, His ROYAL Highness Dukelof, . . 
 Commanding the Third Army. 
 
 BADOGLIO, PIETRO 
 
 Sub-Chief of Staff. 
 
 Lieutenant General 
 
 BONGIOVANNI, LUIGI . . Major General 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. In command of the Italian air forces 
 durng the time American pilots attached to Italian 
 squadrons were on active duty at the Itahan front, 
 he exercised great abihty, tact, and energy in his 
 direction of the work of our officers. At all times he 
 showed the highest military attainments, and his 
 enthusiasm was an example to all. He rendered a 
 most valuable service in his prosecution of operations 
 against the enemy. 
 
 BUSINELLI, UGO Colonel 
 
 Chief of Staff, Italian Section, Supreme War 
 Council, April 27, 1918, to Feburary 11, 1910. 
 
 CAMPIGLIONE, di COUNT E. L. . Captain 
 Royal Itahan Army. For exceptionally meri- 
 torious and distinguished services rendered The 
 United States Army while serving as the Liaison 
 Officer between the Embassy, the High Commission 
 of Italy, and the War Department. 
 
 CAVALLERO, UGO General 
 
 Permanent Italian Mihtary Representative, 
 Supreme War Council. 
 
 De ANGELIS, GIRO . . . Major General 
 Commanding Thirty-first Infantry Division, 
 Third Itahan Army. 
 
 DIAZ, ARMANDO . . Lieutenant General 
 
 Chief of Staff, Royal Itahan Army. The Distin- 
 guished Service Medal is awarded General Diaz as 
 an expression of the high regard of the people of the 
 United States and of their Army for the distinguished 
 and patriotic service which he has rendered to the 
 common cause in which he has been associated 
 on the battlefields of Europe. 
 
 GUGLIELMOTTI, EMILIO . Major General 
 Royal Italian Army. For exceptionally meri- 
 torious and distinguished services rendered the 
 United States Army while serving as Mihtary 
 Attach^ to the Royal Italian Embassy, Washington. 
 
 GUIDONI, ALESSANDRO .... Major 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. As the Italian technical delegate to the 
 Interallied Aviation Committee, he displayed un- 
 usual technical knowledge and perfect understanding 
 of the various problems incident to aviation. He 
 was most helpful in giving the American Air Service 
 the benefit of his wide experience, and rendered most 
 valuable assistance in solving technical problems 
 with which we were often confronted. 
 
 LEVI, CAESAR GIULIO .... General 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. As the representative of the ItaUan Govern- 
 ment on the Interallied Transportation Council, he 
 aided in the solution of difficult transportation 
 problems, involving shipment of supphes from and 
 to Italy. He proved an able executive and demon- 
 strated the possession of broad vision and sound 
 judgment. 
 
 MERRONE, ERRICO . . Major General 
 
 Italian representative. Military Board of AUied 
 Supply . 
 
 MOLTENI, FILIPPO Major 
 
 Chief of Paris Section, Italian Foreign Military 
 Aeronautical Mission. 
 
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE MEDAL 
 
 465 
 
 PAOLINI, GIUSEPPE . Lieutenant General 
 Commanding Eleventh Army Corps, Third 
 Italian Army. 
 
 PERELLI, IPPOLITE . . Brigadier General 
 Chief, Italian Mission. American General Head- 
 quarters. 
 
 RAGIONI, RODOLFO Colonel 
 
 Italian military delegate for British and American 
 troops. 
 
 RICALDONI, OTTAVIO .... Colonel 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. He furnished us with scientific and techni- 
 cal information needed in the development of Amer- 
 ican Air Service in America, France, and in Italy. 
 At all times he showed himself zealous in our behalf, 
 going far beyond the bounds of hia important duties 
 to render us invaluable services. His judgment was 
 sound, his advice helpful, his loyalty whole-hearted. 
 
 ROBILANT, MARIO NICOLIS di . . . 
 
 Lieutenant General 
 
 Permanent Italian Military Representative, 
 Supreme War Council, April 27, 1918, to Feburary 
 11, 1919. 
 
 RYMONINO, ALDO Colonel 
 
 Chief of group of allied missions in Italy. 
 
 SCIPIONI, SCIPIONE 
 Third Chief of Staff. 
 
 Major General 
 
 TONI, RENZO .... Lieutenant Colonel 
 Chief of Staff, Italian Section, Supreme War 
 Council. 
 
 JACKSON, THOMAS H Colonel 
 
 Engineer Corps. For exceptionally meritorious 
 and distinguished services. As a member of the 
 Division of Construction and Forestry he displayed 
 untiring energy and marked ability in the perform- 
 ance of his duties. His stupendous task was fraught 
 with numerous difficulties, which he overcame with 
 noteworthy success, rendering services of signal 
 worth to the American Expeditionary Forces. 
 
 JADWIN, EDGAR . . . Brigadier General 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. As commanding officer of the 15th En- 
 gineers, he inaugurated the important project at 
 GiSvres. Later, in charge of the Division of Con- 
 struction and Forestry, he brought to this important 
 task a splendidly trained mind and exceptionally 
 high skill. His breadth of vision and sound judg- 
 ment influenced greatly the successful completion 
 of vast construction projects undertaken by the 
 American Expeditionary Forces. 
 
 JERVEY, HENRY .... Major General 
 For especially meritorious and conspicuous service 
 as Director of Operations, General Staff, and as 
 Assistant to the Chief of Staff in preparing and ex- 
 ecuting the plans involving the mobiUzation of 
 personnel during the war. 
 
 JERVEY, JAMES P Colonel 
 
 Engineer Corps. For exceptionally meritorious 
 and distinguished services. As commanding officer 
 of the 304th Engineers, he performed his exacting 
 dutis with signal ability. His high technical skill 
 and unflagging energy were largely responsible for 
 keeping the roads in condition for the transportation 
 of artillery and large quantities of supplies during 
 the attack on Montraucon and Nantillois in the 
 latter part of September. By his great efforts he 
 proved a potent factor in the successes achieved 
 during these operations. 
 
 JEWETT. FRANK B. . Lately Lieutenant Colonel 
 Signal Corps. For exceptionally meritorious and 
 conspicuous service in connection with the develop- 
 ment of the radio telephone and the development 
 and production of other technical apparatus for the 
 Army. 
 
 JEWETT, HENRY C Colonel 
 
 Engineers. For exceptionally meritorious and 
 distinguished services. In command of the 182d 
 Infantry Brigade in the Argonne he displayed ex- 
 ceptional qualities of leadership and tactical ability 
 in important engagements. Later, as chief of staff 
 of the 91st Division, he planned operations with 
 sound judgment and a comprehensive understanding 
 of existing conditions, showing miUtary attainments 
 and initiative of a high order. At all times he was 
 untiring in energy and self-sacrificing in devotion 
 to his exacting duties. 
 
 JOHNSON, HUGH S. . . Brigadier Genera 
 For especially meritorious and conspicuous serv- 
 ice in the Provost Marshal General's Office in Con- 
 nection with the planning and execution of the 
 draft laws. 
 
 JOHNSON, JACOB C Colonel 
 
 Coast Artillery Corps. For exceptionally meri- 
 torious and distinguished services. As inspector 
 general of the 1st Corps and later of the 1st Army, 
 he performed exactingtasks with distinction through- 
 out the Marne-Chateau-Thierry, St. Mihiel, and 
 Meuse-Argonne operations. Both during the months 
 of actual fighting and the periods of training before 
 and after the campaign, he displayed conspicuous 
 devotion to duty, unfaihng zeal, and loyalty, acting 
 always with sound judgment. 
 
 JOHNSON, WAIT C Colonel 
 
 Infantry. For exceptionally meritorious and 
 distinguished services. As athletic director, G-5, of 
 the American Expeditionary Forces he was given 
 the important and difficult task of planning and or- 
 ganizing an elaborate program of athletic training 
 and competitions for American troops, embracing 
 all branches of sport. By his zeal and sound judg- 
 ment he carried this program to an eminently 
 successful conclusion, thereby rendering an inval- 
 uable service in maintaining the morale and physical 
 fitness of our troops during the trying period of re- 
 patriation. 
 
 JOHNSON, ARTHUR . . Brigadier General 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. In command of the Intermediate Section 
 Services of Supply, he had the responsibility of 
 forwarding to the front great quantities of suppUes 
 and thousands of replacements for the combatant 
 units, in which important duty he displayed untiring 
 zeal and exceptional executive ability. 
 
 JOHNSTON, GORDON .... Colonel 
 
 Cavalry. For exceptionally meritorious and 
 distinguished services. He showed great ability 
 while chief of staff of the 82d Division in the opera- 
 tions in the Argonne area. The force of his energy 
 and his masterful leadership manifested itself in the 
 crowning successes of the division during the opera- 
 tions of this campaign. 
 
 JOHNSTON, WILLIAM H. . . Major General 
 91st Division. For exceptionally meritorious and 
 distinguished services. During the Argonne-Meuse 
 offensive he commanded with skill and abiUty the 
 91st Division in the difficult advance that resulted 
 in the taking of EpinonviUe. Later, in participation 
 with the French, he led his division with marked 
 distinction in the attack on and capture of the im- 
 portant city of Audenarde in the closing operations 
 of the war in Belgium . 
 
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 HEROES ALL 
 
 JOHNSTON, W. T Colonel 
 
 General Staff. For conspicuous and meritorious 
 service in a position of great responsibility. He 
 organized and administered the officers' training 
 camps from the outbreak of the war until July 25, 
 1918, and thereafter rendered conspicuous service 
 as Chief of Staff, Southern Department. 
 
 JOLY, CHARLES L Major 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. By displaying untiring energy and en- 
 thusiasm in the performance of his important duties, 
 he developed efficient gas discipline in the 32d 
 Division, resulting in the prevention of gas fatalities. 
 He was zealous and discerning in the training of 
 troops, achieving brilliant successes. His service 
 was marked by self-sacrificing devotion to the wel- 
 fare and protection of the men who were with him. 
 
 JONES, GLENN L . . Lieutenant Colonel 
 Medical Corps. For exceptionally meritorious 
 and conspicuous service. While Division Surgeon 
 of the 10th Division during the epidemic of Spanish 
 influenza, in that command his farsightedness in 
 providing hospital facilities and his energetic and ex- 
 ceptionally efficient action in directing the care of 
 patients resulted in a large reduction of mortality. 
 His services show a rare devotion to duty in that, 
 though himself a sufferer from the disease, his 
 efforts were unabated. 
 
 JONES, JAMES S. . . . Lieutenant Colonel 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. As assistant to the adjutant general at 
 General Headquarters, American Expeditionary 
 Forces, he displayed executive ability of the highest 
 in the efficient administration of the divisions 
 successively assigned to him. Possessed of a keen 
 mind for organization, with sound judgment, 
 tact, and a thorough understanding of the intricate 
 details of the office, he successfully surmounted 
 innumerable obstacles, rendering service of signal 
 worth to the American Expeditionary Forces and 
 to the Government. 
 
 JONES, PERCY L Colonel 
 
 Medical Corps. For exceptionally meritorious 
 and distinguished services. He served with marked 
 distinction as commander of the United States 
 Ambulance Service with the French Armies. By 
 the force of his energy, zeal, and ability he brought 
 the units of that service to a high state of perfection. 
 The splendid record held by this service is attributa- 
 ble to his great devotion and untiring efforts in ac- 
 complishing his tasks. 
 
 JONES, SAMUEL G Colonel 
 
 Cavalry. For exceptionally meritorious and dis- 
 tinguished services. As commanding officer of 
 Winchester Camp, England, he was directly charged 
 with the transportation of several hundred thousand 
 American troops through England, a task of great 
 magnitude and one invoKang many difficulties. 
 By his tireless energy and keen application to his 
 important duties he accomplished his task with 
 marked success, rendering services of distinction 
 to the American Expeditionary Forces. 
 
 JOY, BENJAMIN Major 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. As chief of the fiscal department in the 
 office of the officer in charge of civil affairs in the 
 occupied territory, he has handled problems of a 
 dehcate and complicated character with remarkable 
 success, displaying marked administrative ability, 
 breadth of vision, and a comprehensive knowledge 
 of international financial Questions. 
 
 JUDAH, JR., NOBLE B. . Lieutenant Colonel 
 149th Field Artillery. For exceptionally meritori- 
 ous and distinguished services. As assistant 
 
 chief of staff, G-2, of the 42d Division during all its 
 campaigns, by the skillful direction of the intelli- 
 gence service he proved a material factor in the 
 successes gained by his division. He at all times 
 displayed assiduous application to his important 
 task, rendering services of the utmost value. 
 
 JUNKERSFELD, PETER .... Colonel 
 Quartermaster Corps. For exceptionally meri- 
 torious and distinguished service as associate officer 
 in charge of the building branch of the Construction 
 Division of the Army. By his unremitting industry 
 and energy, sound judgment, and knowledge of men 
 he was of the most material assistance in the accom- 
 plishment of the construction program of the Army. 
 He performed notable service as executive, organ- 
 izer, and administrator. 
 
 JAPAN 
 
 INOUYE, KAZUTSUGU . . Major General 
 Imperial Japanese Army. Military Attach^ to 
 the Imperial Japanese Embassy, Washington. For 
 exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services 
 rendered the United States Army while serving as 
 Military Attache to the Imperial Japanese Embassy, 
 Washington. 
 
 MIZUMACHI, T. . . . Lieutenant Colonel 
 Imperial Japanese Army. For exceptionally 
 meritorious and distinguished services rendered the 
 United States Army while serving as Military 
 Attache to the Imperial Japanese Embassy, Wash- 
 ington. 
 
 OTANI, KIKUZO General 
 
 Imperial Japanese Army. For exceptionally 
 meritorious and conspicuous service as Semor Allied 
 Commander in Siberia. 
 
 UYEHARA, Baron Y General 
 
 Chief of the General Staff, Imperial Japanese 
 Army. For exceptionally meritorious and distin- 
 guished services rendered in the waragainst Germany 
 and in his relations with the United States Army 
 while serving as Chief of the General Staff, Imperial 
 Japanese Army. 
 
 WATARI, HISAO Captain 
 
 Imperial Japanese Army. For exceptionally 
 meritorious and distinguished services rendered The 
 United States Army while serving as Acting MiUtary 
 Attach6 to the Imperial Japanese Embassy, Wash- 
 ington. 
 
 KELLER, CHARLES Colonel 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. He took command of a regiment at a crit- 
 ical moment after two unsuccessful assaults had been 
 made by the brigade. He reorganized the regiment 
 under fire and made possible the taking and holding 
 of the Bois des Ogons, thereby displaying the 
 highest order of leadership and exlubiting the master- 
 ful qualities of a commander. 
 
 KELLER, WILLIAM L Colonel 
 
 Medical Corps. For exceptionally meritorious 
 and distinguished services. As director of the pro- 
 fessional services. Medical Department, American 
 Expeditionary Forces, he displayed marked abiUty 
 in the organization and assignment of the forces 
 at his disposal for service in hospitals at the front and 
 in the rear areas. He was discerning in his know- 
 ledge of conditions, using his insufficient personnel 
 to the maximum advantage in relieving the suffering 
 of our sick and wounded, and in obtaining prompt 
 treatment for battle casualties. His comprehensive 
 grasp of the problems which presented themselves 
 resulted in the saving of many lives. 
 
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 KELLOND, FREDERICK G. . . . Colonel 
 General Staff. For exceptionally meritorious and 
 distinguished service while in charge of the Con- 
 struction Section of the Equipment Branch, General 
 Staff. He has been responsible for the work of that 
 section regarding projects of great magnitude, and 
 his services have been of great value. 
 
 KELLY. WILLIAM Colonel 
 
 Engineers. For exceptionally meritorious and 
 distinguished services. After serving with great 
 credit in the field he took command of the important 
 ports of La Rochelle and La Pallice. By his execu- 
 tive ability and great energy he promptly relieved 
 congested conditions and made possible the un- 
 interrupted flow of necessary supplies towards the 
 front. 
 
 KELLY. WILLIAM Jr Colonel 
 
 Adjutant General's Department. For exception- 
 ally meritorious and conspicuous service in the Ad- 
 jutant General's Department during the war. To 
 his untiring energy and his sound and impartial 
 judgment is due, in a large measure, the efficient 
 action leading to the maintenance of the high stan- 
 dard of commissioned personnel during the war. 
 
 KENNEDY, JAMES M Colonel 
 
 Medical Corps. For exceptionally meritorious 
 and distinguished service as port surgeon, Port of 
 Embarkation, Hoboken, N. J. He has organized, 
 provided, and administered with conspicuous effi- 
 ciency all of the hospitals required for the accommo- 
 dation of our troops going overseas from that port, 
 as well as for the large number of our sick and 
 wounded soldiers returning home. 
 
 KERNAN, FRANCIS J. . . Major General 
 For exceptionaljy meritorious and distinguished 
 services. He was entrusted with the important 
 duty of organizing the services of supply of the 
 American Expeditionary Forces in France, and the 
 foundation then laid was later successfully carried 
 to completion. As member of the war prisoner's 
 commission, Berne, Switzerland, and of the Amer- 
 ican section of the Supreme War council, he has 
 rendered conspicuous services to the Government. 
 
 KERR, JAMES T Colonel 
 
 Retired. Formerly brigadier general. For es- 
 pecially meritorious and conspicuous service. While 
 in charge of the Enlisted Men's Division of The 
 Adjutant General's Office and of the recruitment of 
 the Army, and later as executive assistant to The 
 Adjutant General of the Army, his sound judgment 
 and unremitting industry were important factors in 
 the efficient administration of The Adjutant Gen- 
 eral's Department. 
 
 KILBOURNE, CHARLES E. . . . Major 
 Coast Artillery. For exceptionally meritorious 
 and distinguished services. As chief of staff of the 
 89th Division, he displayed military ability of the 
 highest order, contributing to the successes achieved 
 by that division during the St. Mihiel offensive. 
 Later upon his promotion to the grade of brigadier 
 general he continued to render valuable services in 
 command of the 36th Artillery Brigade during the 
 remainder of the campaign. 
 
 KILNER. WALTER G Colonel 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. By his personal efforts and efficient labors 
 he organized the machinery necessary to train pil9ts, 
 and successfully develop this branch of Air Service. 
 He overcame numerous difficulties inherent in the 
 establishment of such an organization in a foreign 
 country, and it was largely due to his efficiency that 
 .the Air Service was able to furnish well-trained 
 
 personnel to the squadrons at the front. He at all 
 times displayed marked devotion to duty, untiring 
 energy, and sound judgment. 
 
 KILPATRICK, JOHN R. . Lieutenant Colonel 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. In his capacity as a member of the 4th 
 Section, General Staff, he exhibited exceptional 
 tact and ability in promoting co-operation between 
 the French and American Services of Transport and 
 Supply. He has by his energy, good judgment, and 
 decisive action in the establishment, organization, 
 and conduct of various regulating stations and rail- 
 heads very materially assisted in insuring a steady 
 and adequate flow of supplies to our armies in their 
 operations. 
 
 KIMBALL, RICHARD H. Lieutenant Colonel 
 General Staff. For exceptionally meritorious and 
 conspicuous service. Upon joining the Operations 
 Division of the General Staff he assumed the respon- 
 sibiUty of mobilization of the draft and classification 
 and distribution of troops. His clear judgment, 
 initiative, and energy have done much toward the 
 successful accompUshment of the huge task involved 
 in receiving and placing the drafted forces. 
 
 KING, ALFRED E Major 
 
 Deceased. For exceptionally meritorious and 
 distinguished services. As munitions officer of the 
 5th Army Corps he performed exacting duties with 
 untiring energy, displaying high professional attain- 
 ments and a complete understanding of the needs of 
 the troops he supplied. He personally reconnoitered 
 roads over which transportation was to be made in 
 order that he might keep in touch with changing 
 conditions and be prepared to meet sudden emer- 
 gencies in order that the steady flow of munitions 
 to the front Une might be maintained. He rendered 
 services of signal worth. 
 
 KING, CAMPBELL . . . Brigadier General 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. He served with distinction as chief of staff 
 of the 1st Division in the operations near Montdidier 
 the advance south of Soissons, and in the attack on 
 the St. Mihiel sahent. Later, as chief of staff of the 
 3d Corps during the Argonne-Meuse operations, by 
 his splendid tactical judgment he rendered especially 
 meritorious service. 
 
 KING, DAVID M Colonel 
 
 Ordnance Department. For exceptionally meri- 
 torious and distinguished services. Displaying 
 exceptional technical knowledge and comprehension 
 of existing conditions, he ably organized, installed, 
 and operated in the Services of Supply, and in the 
 Army area, an extensive chain of repair facilities for 
 the maintanence of ordnance material. With tire- 
 less energy and unfailing devotion to his important 
 duties he perfected a loyal and efficient organization, 
 capable of meeting all demands made \ipon it. 
 
 KING EDWARD L. . . Brigadier General 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. He served, with marked distinction, as 
 chief of staff of the 28th Division. Later, as brigade 
 commander, he planned and directed the opera- 
 tions resulting in the capture by the 65th Infantry 
 Brigade of Ch&teau d'Aulnois and March6ville, 
 where he displayed great tactical skill and demon- 
 strated his abilities as a commander. 
 
 KINGMAN. JOHN J Colonel 
 
 Engineer Corps. For exceptionally meritorious 
 and distinguished services. As Chief of Staff of the 
 90th Division, he displayed exceptional ability, 
 planning important operations with sound judgment 
 and wide comprehension of the conditions to be en- 
 countered. He was unflagging in energy and tireless 
 in devotion to his exacting duties. Constantly con- 
 
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 fronted by perplexing military problems, he handled 
 them with aggression and achieved brilliant 
 successes. 
 
 KLOEBER, ROY ALL O 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 service as Assistant Director of Finance. In this 
 capacity he rendered most valuable assistance in 
 the solution of the great financial problems which 
 arose due to the war. 
 
 KNISKERN, ALBERT D Colonel 
 
 Quartermaster Corps. For exceptionally meri- 
 torious and conspicuous service in the organization 
 and development of the supply system in the General 
 Supply Depot, Chicago, Illinois. Address, 1819 
 West 39th Street, Chicago, 111. 
 
 KOEHLER, HERMAN J. Lieutenant Colonel 
 For exceptionally meritorious and conspicuous 
 service. At the beginning of the war he was placed 
 in charge of the physical training in officers' train- 
 ing camps. These and also four divisional camps 
 were personally visited by him. He personally in- 
 structed 200,000 officers and enlisted men of the new 
 Army. 
 
 KRAUTHOFF, CHARLES R. Brigadier General 
 Quartermaster Corps. For exceptionally meri- 
 torious and distinguished services. His energy and 
 thorough knowledge of methods and standard of 
 Bupply have been of exceptional value, particularly 
 in directing European purchases for the Quarter- 
 master Corps and in the difficult and complex trans- 
 actions attending the payments to AUied and other 
 foreign creditors of the American Government. 
 
 KREGER, EDWARD A. . Brigadier General 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. As Acting Judge Advocate General for 
 the American Expeditionary Forces he organized 
 and efiiciently administered hie office, performing 
 sxacting duties with marked distinction. His 
 masterful knowledge of military law, his foresight 
 and practical comprehension of the complex 
 problems involved in his work, enabled him to 
 perform it with noteworthy success. His counsel 
 was wise; his decisions were just. His services to 
 the American Expeditionary Forces have been of 
 great value. 
 
 KROMER, LEON B Colonel 
 
 Cavalry. For exceptionally meritorious and dis- 
 tinguished services. As Assistant Chief of Staff of 
 the 82d Division during the St. Mihiel offensive, 
 he displayed military attainments of a high order 
 in the planning of operations of great movement. 
 Later as Assistant Chief of Staff, G-3, 1st Corps, 
 and Assistant Chief of Staff, G-1, 1st Ariny, during 
 the Meuse-Argonne operations, his initiative, 
 sound judgment, and tireless energy solved difficult 
 problems of traffic control and regulations, playing 
 aa important part in the successes achieved. 
 
 KRUMM, LOUIS R. . . Lieutenant Colonel 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. As supervisor of Radio Service of the 
 Signal Corps in France, he organized and placed 
 in satisfactory operation this important branch. 
 The excellent results obtained by our telephonic 
 interception stations are due to his masterful 
 ability and exact scientific knowledge. 
 
 KUEGLE, ALBERT S. Lieutenant Colonel 
 
 Infantry. For exceptionally meritorious and dis- 
 tinguished services. As secretary of the general 
 staff and of the 3d section thereof, at General Head- 
 quarters, American Expeditionary Forces, charged 
 with executive duties of a responsible and exacting 
 character, he performed these duties with merited 
 
 success, displaying at all times a high degree of tact 
 zeal, and efficiency, rendering invaluable services tc> 
 the American Expeditionary Forces. 
 
 LADD, EUGENE F Colonel 
 
 Formerly brigadier general. For exceptionally 
 meritorious and conspicuous service. While 
 in charge of the Officers' Division of The Adjutant 
 General's Office his comprehensive grasp of the 
 new situation developing and his technical ability 
 enabled him to perform the duties of his office with 
 rare distinction, thus contributing greatly to the 
 rapid organization of our new Army. 
 
 LAHM, FRANK P Colonel 
 
 Air Service. For exceptionally meritorious and 
 distinguished services. A balloon pilot of marked 
 abiUty and scientific attainments, he rendered val- 
 uable services to the American Expeditionary 
 Forces by his untiring devotion to the innumerable 
 problems which faced the Air Service during its 
 organization in France. His broad experience in 
 aeronautics played an important part in the form- 
 ulation of policies of the Air Service and was re- 
 flected in its successes during the St. Mihiel offen- 
 sive and subsequently in the operations of the 2d 
 Army. 
 
 LAMONT, ROBERT P Colonel 
 
 Formerly colonel. Ordnance Department. For 
 exceptionally meritorious and conspicuous service 
 as assistant to the Chief of the Procurement Divi- 
 sion. Later as Chief of the Procurement Division 
 and as a member of the claims board of the Ord- 
 nance Department he has rendered material as- 
 sistance to the Nation's industry in adjusting 
 equitably outstanding contract:^, with full justice 
 to employers and employees alike. 
 
 LAMPERT, JAMES G. B. . Lieutenant Colonel 
 Deceased. For exceptionally meritorious and 
 distinguished services. He invented, developed, 
 and superintended the production of the standard 
 floating footbridge equipage, which was successfully 
 used by the 1st Arnay in its attack east of the Meuse, 
 near Dun. His services in connection with the 
 organization and development of the bridge de- 
 partment of the Chief Engineer's Office were of 
 inestimable value. He showed ability, great fore- 
 sight, and exact scientific knowledge, and his work 
 had an important bearing on the successes achieved 
 by our armies. 
 
 LANGDON, RUSSELL C Colonel 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. As commanding officer of the 127th 
 Infantry, he demonstrated personal courage, 
 marked tactical ability, and miUtary leadership of a 
 high order. The brilliant success he achieved in the 
 capture of Fismes during the Aisne-Marne offensive 
 and in the taking of Juvigny and the subsequent 
 advance to Terny-Sorny during the Oise-Aisne 
 offensive was repeated later during the operations 
 of the Meuse-Argonne, when he was given the im- 
 portant task of conducting the attack on La C6te 
 Dame Marie. 
 
 LANGFITT, WILLIAM C. . Major General 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. As director of Ught railways and roads, 
 and, later as Chief of Utihties he displayed great 
 abiUty and marked breadth of vision. As Chief 
 Engineer of the American Expeditionary Forces his 
 brilliant professional attainments, untiring energy, 
 and devotion to duty placed his department in a 
 state of efficiency and enabled it to perform its im- 
 portant functions in the most satisfactory manner. 
 
 LASSITER, WILLIAM . . . Major General 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 
 services. As commander of the Fifty-first Field 
 
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 Artillery Brigade, as chief of Artillery of the First 
 and Fourth Army Corps in turn, and as chief of 
 Artillery, Second Army, he showed himself to be a 
 leader of conspicuous abiUty. His energy and sound 
 judgment influenced greatly the successful opera- 
 tions of his commands on the Vesle, at the St. 
 Mihiel saUent, and in the Toul sector. He later 
 commanded with skill and marked success the 
 Thirty-second Infantry Division. 
 
 LEACH, GEORGE E Colonel 
 
 Field Artillery. For exceptionally meritorious 
 and distinguished services. As commanding oflBcer 
 of the 151st Field Artillery he displayed marked 
 qualities of leadership. Maintaining a high stand- 
 ard of efficiency and morale, he constantly kept 
 his regiment in close proximity to the attacking in- 
 fantry, where he was able to furnish it accurate and 
 timely assistance, which contributed materially 
 to the successes gained. 
 
 LEARNARD, HENRY G. . Brigadier General 
 For especiaUy meritorious and conspicuous 
 service in the work of reorganization and adminis- 
 tration within the Adjutant General's Department. 
 
 LEE, BURTON JAMES . Lieutenant Colonel 
 Medical Corps. For exceptionally meritorious 
 and distinguished services. As surgical consultant 
 attached to the 2d Division, he served continuously 
 at the front, organizing his forces for the treatment 
 and evacuation of the casualties with skill and mark- 
 ed success. He displayed unusual ability in the 
 operations before Soissons, when in an emergency 
 he organized, personally led, and directed surgical 
 teams which cared for hundreds of wounded sol- 
 diers at a time when adequate hospitaUzation could 
 not be established. 
 
 LEE, HARRY Colonel 
 
 U. S. M. C. For exceptionally meritorious and 
 distinguished services. Having taken command of 
 the 6th Regiment, United States Marine Corps, 
 prior to the attack on the Bois de Belleau and 
 Bouresches, he directed the operations of his regi- 
 ment with remarkable success during all the major 
 operations in which it participated. His ability as a 
 tactical leader and his untiring energy were reflected 
 in the briUiant achievements of his command. 
 
 LEE, JOHN C. H Colonel 
 
 Engineers. For exceptionally meritorious and 
 distinguished services. In the preparations for 
 the drive on the St. Mihiel salient in September, 
 and for the Argonne-Meuse offensive in October 
 1918, he had charge of the detailed arrangements for 
 and the subsequent execution of the operations of 
 the 89th Division. The successes attained by this 
 division were largely due to his splendid staff co- 
 ordination, marked tactical ability, and sound 
 judgment. 
 
 LEE, JOSEPH E 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and conspicuous 
 service as President of the War Camp Community 
 Service. 
 
 LEHMAN, HERBERT H Colonel 
 
 General Staff. For exceptionally meritorious and 
 distinguished service while with the Purchase, Stor- 
 age and Traffic Division of the General Staff. As 
 Chief of the Purchase Branch, member of the Board 
 of Contract Adjustment, Chairman of the Advisory 
 Board on Sales and Contract Termination, member 
 of the War Department Claims Board, and Assist- 
 ant Director of Purchase, Storage and Traffic, Gen- 
 eral Staff, his large business experience, breadth of 
 vision, and sound judgment have been of inesti- 
 mable value in formulating and in supervising the 
 execution of the methods and policies followed in 
 
 the cancellation of war contracts and obligations 
 and in the settlement and adjustment of terminated 
 obligations. 
 
 LEJEUNE, JOHN A. . . . Major General 
 U. S. M. C. For exceptionally meritorious and 
 distinguished services. He commanded the Sec- 
 ond Division in the successful operations of Thiau- 
 court, Masif Blanc Mont, St. Mihiel, and on the 
 west bank of the Meuse. In the Argonne-Meuse 
 offensive his division was directed with such sound 
 military judgment and ability that it broke and 
 held, by the vigor and rapidity of execution of its 
 attack, enemy Unes which had hitherto been con- 
 sidered impregnable. 
 
 LEWIS, EDWARD M. . . . Major General 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. He commanded with distinction the 
 Thirtieth American Division during its successful 
 operations in Belgium with the Second British 
 Army, and later, with the Fourth British Army in 
 the offensive which resulted in the breaking of the 
 enemy's Hindenburg line. During all these opera- 
 tions he exhibited great ability, determined energy, 
 and marked devotion to duty. 
 
 LEWIS, FREDERICK W Colonel 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 service as officer in charge of the Publication Divi- 
 sion of The Adjutant General's Office. To his pains- 
 taking efforts, tact, energy, and zeal are due the 
 accuracy with which pubUcations issued to the Mili- 
 tary Estabhshment through The Adjutant General 
 of the Army were drawn and the promptness with 
 which they were distributed. 
 
 LIGGETT, HUNTER . . Lieutenant General 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services as commander of the First Army of the 
 American Expeditionary Forces. He cominanded 
 the First Corps and perfected its organization un- 
 der difficult conditions of early service in France. 
 Engaged in active operations in reduction of the 
 Marne sahent of the St. Mihiel saUent, and parti- 
 cipated in the actions in the Forest of Argonne. 
 In command of First Army when German resist- 
 ance was shattered west of the Meuse. 
 
 LINDSEY, JULIAN R. . . Brigadier General 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. The brilUant and successful attack of the 
 164th Infantry Brigade, commanded by him, in 
 the Argonne Forest, showed a spirit of aggressive- 
 ness and leadership of a high order. The tactical 
 advantage attained in this action, whereby St. 
 Juvin and Grand-Pr6 were laid open to attack, wae 
 largely due to his ability and energy. 
 
 LINDSLEY, HENRY D Colonel 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. He conducted with extreme devotion to 
 duty and marked zeal the many activities of the 
 War Risk Insurance Bureau in France. Due to his 
 executive ability he contributed very largely to the 
 successful development extension and administra- 
 tion of that important service. 
 
 LITTELL, ISAAC W. . Brigadier General 
 
 Retired. For exceptionally meritorious and dis- 
 tinguished service. As Chief of the Cantonment 
 Division of the Quartermaster General's Office he 
 was charged with the task of building the camps 
 and cantonments of the Army raised in summer of 
 1917 under conditions imposing almost insuperable 
 obstacles. His completion of this task is a con- 
 spicuous example of the exercise of qualities of mind 
 and character making up the highest type of officer. 
 
 LIVERMORE, PHILIP WATON . . Captain 
 Ordnance. For exceptionally meritorious and 
 
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 distinguished services. As director of regional and 
 ministerial liaison and later as deputy for the Chief 
 Liaison Officer, he displayed unusual administra- 
 tive ability and rare judgment. By untiring effort 
 and devotion to duty, he was largely instrumental 
 in placing American Uaison on a sound footing. 
 His forceful personality and keen intelligence con- 
 tributed largely to the successes achieved by his 
 department. At all times he showed marked initia- 
 tive, unflagging energy, and zeal in the performance 
 of exacting and dehcate tasks. 
 
 LLEWELLYN, FRED W. . Lieutenant Colonel 
 Infantry. For exceptionally meritorious and 
 distinguished services. Assuming the responsibili- 
 ties of the first section of the General Staff of the 
 28th Division five days before the Meuse-Argonne 
 offensive, he efficiently coordinated the several 
 services. By his constant vigilance and ceaseless 
 efforts the entire system of supply, traffic, and ev- 
 acuation operated during the advance of more 
 than 10 kilometers, in accordance with the plans 
 he had arranged. He was tireless in his energy and 
 devotion to important duties, displaying military 
 attainments of high order. 
 
 LLOYD, CHARLES R Colonel 
 
 Field Artillery. For exceptionally meritorious 
 and distinguished services. He commanded with 
 distinction the 10th Field Artillery, displaying 
 marked ability as an artillerist. His unflagging zeal 
 and sound judgment was releaved by the success 
 achieved by his regiment in furthering the gains 
 achieved by the 3d Division in its operations in the 
 field. 
 
 LOCHRIDGE, P. D. . . Brigadier General 
 Chief of Staff of the American Section of the 
 Supreme War Council. 
 
 LOCKE, MORRIS E Colonel 
 
 Field Artillery. For exceptionally meritorious 
 and distinguished services. He commanded, with 
 marked skill and initiative, the 102d Field Artillery 
 during the Chateau-Thierry campaign, where, at all 
 times, he furnished valuable support to the ad- 
 vancing infantry. Later he served creditably as an 
 instructor at the Army General Staff College at 
 Langres, rendering important services to the Amer- 
 ican Expeditionary Forces. 
 
 LOGAN, JAMES A., Jr Colonel 
 
 General Staff. For exceptionally meritorious 
 and distinguished services. His marked adminis- 
 trative ability enabled him to assist most ably 
 in the direction of important operations while on 
 duty at G-1, General Headquarters, American 
 Expeditionary Forces, as deputy chief of staff, 2d 
 Army, and G-1, 3d Army. As American represen- 
 tative with the Franco-American War Affairs 
 Commission, at Paris, he displayed unfailing tact, 
 energy, and sound judgment in handUng the intri- 
 cate details of the relations between the French 
 and American authorities, achieving signal success. 
 His high military attainments were shown in the 
 success with which he performed duties of vital 
 moment. 
 
 LONGLEY, FRANCIS F Colonel 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. He has been in charge of the Water 
 Supply Service, and as commanding officer of the 
 26th Engineers, a water-supply regiment, since the 
 fall of 1917. His untiring energy, unusual initia- 
 tive, and good judgment have, to a marked degree, 
 been responsible for the plentiful supply of pure 
 drinking water to the combatant troops, thereby 
 materially assisting in maintaining the unusually 
 low rates in sickness among our troops. 
 
 LORD, HERBERT M. . Brigadier General 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and conspicuous 
 
 service as assistant to the Quartermaster General 
 and later as Director of Finance. As such he was 
 responsible for and had authority over the prep- 
 aration of estimates, disbursements, money ac- 
 counts, property accounts, finance reports and pay 
 and mileage of the Army. The success of the Fi- 
 nance Department was, in a large measure, due to 
 his breadth of vision, executive ability, initiative, 
 and energy. 
 
 LOVE, JAMES M Colonel 
 
 Infantry. For exceptionally meritorious and 
 distinguished services. As adjutant general, 2d 
 Army Corps, and later as commanding officer of the 
 319th Infantry, he rendered services of great 
 credit. By his marked tactical ability and unceas- 
 ing energy he contributed materially to the suc- 
 cesses achieved by the 80th Division in the Meuse- 
 Argonne offensive. 
 
 LUBEROFF, GEORGE Colonel 
 
 Quartermaster Corps. For exceptionally meri- 
 torious and distinguished services. As chief quar- 
 termaster of the 1st Army, by his great energy, com- 
 plete experience, and loyal efforts, he maintained an 
 efficient service and kept a steady flow of all neces- 
 sary quartermaster suppUes to the 1st Army, ren- 
 dering services of great value to the American Ex- 
 peditionary Forces. 
 
 LYNCH, CHARLES Colonel 
 
 Medical Corps. For exceptionally meritorious 
 and distinguished service as port surgeon. Port of 
 Embarkation, Newport News, Virginia. His ser- 
 vice in governing and controlling the agencies for 
 caring for sick and wounded soldiers, protecting 
 them against diseases, and safeguarding them prior 
 to and during transport overseas were conspicuous. 
 
 LYNCH, GEORGE A. . . Lieutenant Colonel 
 Engineer Corps. For exceptionally meritorious 
 and distinguished services. As a member of the 
 Training Section, he was chiefly responsible for the 
 revision of the Infantry Drill Regulations. In 
 this important task he displayed a broad grasp 
 of the tactical lessons of the war and showed sound 
 judgment in adapting their principles to American 
 needs, capabilities, and characteristics, thereby 
 rendering services of signal worth to the American 
 Expeditionary Forces. 
 
 LYSTER, THEODORE C. . . . Colonel 
 
 Retired. For exceptionally meritorious and con- 
 spicuous service; for duty rendered in the office of 
 the Surgeon General as Chief, Air Service Division. 
 
 MacARTHUR, DOUGLAS . Brigadier General 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. He served with credit as chief of staff of 
 the 42d Division in the operations at Chalons and 
 at the Ch&teau-Thierry salient. In command 
 of the 84th Infantry Brigade he showed himself to 
 be a brilliant commander of skill and judgment. 
 Later he served with distinction as commanding 
 general of the 42d Division. 
 
 MACNAB, ALEXANDER J. . . . Colonel 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. He installed an extensive system of tar- 
 get ranges in France and perfected methods for the 
 training of marksmen, personally supervising the 
 instruction of 200,000 Infantry replacements. As a 
 member of the training section, he applied his meth- 
 ods to the instruction of the Infantry of the Amer- 
 can Expeditionary Forces with extraordinary 
 
 McADAMS, JOHN P Colonel 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. He served with marked distinction as 
 chief of staff of the Lines of communication and aa 
 
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 471 
 
 deputy chief of staff of the Services of Supply. He 
 administered the affairs with which he was en- 
 trusted with noteworthy and conspicuous efficiency, 
 energy, and ability. 
 
 MoALEXANDER, ULYSSES G. . . . 
 
 Brigadier General 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. He comnianded the 38th Infantry with 
 marked distinction in repelUng the German attack 
 at M6zy, south of the Marne, in July, 1918. He 
 exhibited particular skill and energy as a brigade 
 commander in the operations at the St. Mihiel 
 salient and in the Argonne-Meuse offensive. The 
 successful accompUshment of the missions of his 
 brigade in all cases were in a large measure due to 
 his sound judgment and leadership. 
 
 McANDREW, JOSEPH A. . Lieutenant Colonel 
 Infantry. For exceptionally meritorious and 
 distinguished services. He served with distinguish- 
 ed ability as an instructor in the use of infantry 
 weapons at the 1st Corps School and also as direc- 
 tor of the Infantry Specialists' School at Langres. 
 Later, as a member of the Training Section of the 
 General Staff, he supervised the instruction at the 
 various corps schools and was directly responsible 
 for the maintenance of sound tactical training, 
 securing especially brilliant results in the training 
 of infantry, rendering services of marked merit to 
 the American Expeditionary Forces. 
 
 McANDREW, JAMES W. . Major General 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services as chief of staff of the American Expedition- 
 ary Forces. The development of the Army schools 
 in France is largely due to his marked ability as an 
 organizer and to his brilliant professional attain- 
 ments. As chief of staff of the American Ex- 
 peditionary Forces during the period of active 
 operations, he has met every demand of his import- 
 ant position; by his advice and decisions he has 
 materially contributed to the success of _ these 
 forces; and he has, at all times, enjoyed in full 
 the confidence of the commander in chief. 
 
 McANDREWS, J. R Colonel 
 
 General Staff. For exceptionally meritorious 
 and conspicuous service. As senior officer in the 
 small group of the Operations Division, General 
 Staff, designated as the Section in Charge of Priori- 
 ties of Equipment and Shipment, he was charged 
 with the handling of the whole matter of preparing 
 units for movement to the ports for oversea 
 service, and is now engaged in the reverse process 
 of moving returning units from the ports to camps 
 for demobilization, all of which has been marked 
 by conspicuous ability and meritorious service to 
 the Government. 
 
 MoCAIN, HENRY P. . . . Major General 
 For especially meritorious and conspicuous 
 service in administering the Adjutant General's 
 Department during the early period of the war. 
 Through his efficient management this department 
 was able to meet the excessive burdens placed upon 
 it. 
 
 McCAW, WALTER D Colonel 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. His counsel and advice in the earUer 
 stages of the operations of the American Expedition- 
 ary Forces were of particular benefit to the effective 
 work of the Medical Department. As chief surgeon 
 of the American Expeditionary Forces, in the later 
 operations in the field, he maintained the splendid 
 efficiency of that department at a critical time and 
 solved each new problem presented with wisdom 
 and marked ability. 
 
 McCLEAVE, ROBERT Colonel 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. In October, 1918, in the midst of opera- 
 tions, he was appointed chief of staff of the 3d 
 Division. In gaining immediate and complete con- 
 trol of a difficult situation and in coordinating the 
 work of the new staff he showed conspicuous ability, 
 and by his inspiring example of energy and zeal he 
 was largely responsible for the successes achieved 
 at Clair Chfines Wood and the Bois de For6t. 
 
 McCLELLAN, BENJAMIN F. . . . 
 
 Lieutenant Colonel 
 
 Infantry. For exceptionally meritorious and 
 distinguished services. Attached to the 5th Sec- 
 tion of the General Staff, he displayed high pro- 
 fessional attainments and marked executive 
 ability in the general supervision of the entire 
 group of army schools. As an inspector-instructor 
 of infantry, his influence was an important factor 
 in securing the correct tactical training of that arm, 
 rendering creditable services to the American 
 Expeditionary Forces. 
 
 McCOY, FRANK R. . . Brigadier General 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. As secretary of the General Staff, Amer- 
 ican Expeditionary Forces, his services were of 
 particular value in the original organization of 
 the forces in France. Later, in command of the 
 165th Regiment of Infantry in the Baccarat sector, 
 and then in command of the 63d Infantry Brigade 
 in the difficult fighting east of Rheims, he had a 
 prominent part in the successes achieved. 
 
 McCOY, JAMES A Colonel 
 
 Medical Reserve Corps. For exceptionally 
 meritorious and distinguished services. He served 
 with conspicuous success as commanding officer of 
 American Red Cross Hospital No. Ill, at Jouy- 
 sur-Morin and Chateau-Thierry from June to 
 August, 1918. Though he was hampered by in- 
 sufficient personnel and equipment, he nevertheless 
 succeeded in caring for a large number of wounded 
 frmo the Marne offensive, rendering invaluable 
 services to the American Expeditionary Forces. 
 
 McCOY, RALPH Colonel 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. In command of the 128th Infantry 
 throughout aU the major operations in which 
 the 32d Division participated, he proved himself 
 a leader of sound judgment and exceptional abihty. 
 During the Oise-Ajsne offensive he skillfully handled 
 the delicate maneuver of straightening and chang- 
 ing the front on the left flank of his brigade during 
 the attack on Terny-Sorny, and later during the 
 Meuse-Argonne offensive. In the attack on the 
 Kremhilde-Stellung he performed another tactical 
 operation of a high order in a flank movement 
 which resulted in the taking of the town of Rom- 
 agne. 
 
 McCOY, ROBERT B Colonel 
 
 Infantry. For exceptionally meritorious and 
 distinguished services. In command of the 128th 
 Infantry throughout all the major operations in 
 which the 32d Division participated, he proved 
 himself a leader of sound judgment and exceptional 
 abihty. During the Oise-Aisne offensive he skill- 
 fully handled the deUcate manoeuver of straighten- 
 ing and changing the front on the left bank of his 
 brigade during the attack on Terny-Sorny, and 
 later during the Meuse-Argonne offensive. In the 
 attack on the Kremhilde-Stellung, he performed 
 another tactical operation of a high order in a flank 
 movement which resulted in the taking of the 
 town of Romagne. 
 
 McCREA, JAMES A Colonel 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. He rendered especially efficient services 
 
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 to the American Expeditionary Forces while acting 
 as general manager of the Transportation Service 
 and later as deputy director general of transporta- 
 tion in the Advance Section. He handled his duties 
 in a most eflficient manner, showing marked ability, 
 great zeal, and energy. 
 
 McDonald, JOHN B. . Brigadier General 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. While commanding the 181st Infantry 
 Brigade during the advance of the Qlst Division 
 from For6t-de-Hesse, Argonne, France, in Septem- 
 ber, 1918, he was instrumental in the successes 
 achieved. He directed the attack in person, and by 
 his example of personal courage anci by his sound 
 tactical orders he so inspired his brigade that it 
 was enabled to capture and hold a most important 
 position. 
 
 McFADDEN, GEORGE 
 
 Representative in France of the War Trade 
 Board. For exceptionally meritorious and dis- 
 tinguished services. He represented in France, 
 with high abUity, the War Trade Board of the State 
 Department. In close Uaison with the General 
 Purchasing Board of the American Expeditionary 
 Forces, he had a guiding influence in determining 
 the methods of the invaluable cooperation of the 
 War Trade Board in the supply-procurement efforts 
 of the Army in France and in neutral and other 
 aUied countries. With untiring energy, sound 
 judgment, great abUity, and devoted purpose he 
 cooperated in many matters of vital importance to 
 the American Expeditionary Forces. 
 
 McGLACHLIN, EDWARD F. . Major General 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. As commander of the Artillery of the 
 First Army in its organization and subsequent 
 operations he solved the difficult problems involved 
 with rare military judgment. In the St. Mihiel 
 and Argonne-Meuse offensives his quaUties as a 
 leader were demonstrated by the effective employ- 
 ment of Artillery that was planned and conducted 
 under his direction. He later commanded with 
 great ability and success the First Infantry Division 
 of the American Expeditionary Forces. 
 
 McINTYRE, FRANK . . . Major General 
 For exceptionally meritorious and conspicuous 
 service. As executive assistant to the Chief of 
 Staff, his breadth of view and sound judgment have 
 contributed materially to the formulation and carry- 
 ing out of policies essential to the operation of the 
 military estabUshment. 
 
 McKERNON, JAMES F Colonel 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. He has, by his tireless devotion to duty 
 and his willingness to work in any capacity, not 
 only placed his remarkable abiHty freely and fully 
 at the disposition of the wounded, but in addition 
 he has set so high a standard of professional eflB- 
 ciency as to serve as an inspiration to all with 
 whom he has come in coBtact. 
 
 McMANUS, GEORGE H. . Brigadier General 
 For exceptionally meritorious and conspicuous 
 service as Executive Officer and Troop Movement 
 Officer, Port of Embarkation, Hoboken, N. J. 
 Through his very able organization and admin- 
 istration of these important offices the transport 
 of troops and supplies overseas was materially 
 aided. 
 
 McNAIR, LESLEY J. . . Brigadier General 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. As the senior Artillery officer of the Train- 
 ing Section, General Staff, he displayed marked 
 ability in correctly estimating the changing con- 
 ditions and requirements of miUtary tactics. He 
 was largely responsible for impressing upon the 
 
 American Army sound principles for the use of 
 artillery and for improving methods for the support 
 of infantry, so necessary to the proper cooperation 
 of the two arms. 
 
 McRAE, JAMES H. . . . Major General 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. He commanded with great credit the 
 Seventy-eighth Division in the Argonne-Meuse 
 offensive and had an important part in that opera- 
 tion which forced the enemy to abandon Grandpre. 
 In this and other campaigns his personal influence 
 on the result obtained showed a high quaUty of 
 miUtary leadership. 
 
 MAGRUDER, BRUCE . . Lieutenant Colonel 
 General Staff. For exceptionally rneritorious 
 and distinguished services. As executive officer 
 of the Intelhgence Section at General Headquarters 
 by his marked abiUty and zeal he performed duties 
 of a most exacting nature, in connection with the 
 administration and development of the section, 
 with conspicuous merit, rendering services of great 
 value to the American Expeditionary Forces. 
 
 MAHER, JOHN A Captain 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. When fire was discovered the night of 
 May 13, 1918 on the S. S. Mexican lying at the 
 Port of St. Nazaire, he volunteered to go into the 
 engine room of the ship to fight the flames, although 
 the hold was already filled with poisonous gasses 
 distilled from burning oil. Braving the danger of an 
 explosion which appeared imminent and with 
 the fate of the vessel and adjacent docks depending 
 upon his success, he directed and assisted in the 
 extinguishing of the fire, risking his life in the saving 
 of Government property. 
 
 MAJOR. DUNCAN K., Jr. . . . Colonel 
 
 Infantry. For exceptionally meritorious and 
 distinguished services. As chief of staff of the 26th 
 Division he proved to be a capable and energetic 
 staff officer of marked executive abiUty. At all 
 times he exhibited rare qualities of military leader- 
 ship. He rendered invaluable services to the Ameri- 
 can Expeditionary Forces. 
 
 MALONE, PAUL B. . . . Brigadier General 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. He demonstrated marked ability in the 
 important duty of organizing the miUtary training 
 and educational system of the American Army in 
 France. Later, in active operations against the 
 enemy, he commanded with distinction a regiment 
 in the trench operations of the Sommedieue sector 
 and the action at Chateau-Thierry and in the 
 Aisne-Marne offensive, and a brigade in the St. 
 Mihiel and Argonne-Meuse offensives. In all of 
 these capacities the merit he displayed was con- 
 spicuous. 
 
 MALONY, HARRY J. . . Lieutenant Colonel 
 Ordnance Department. For exceptionally 
 meritorious and distinguished services. He suc- 
 cessfully organized and administered the many 
 complex and difficult operations connected with 
 the arming and equipping of airplanes for services 
 at the front, displaying sound judgment and acting 
 with energy and initiative in times of emergency. 
 He worked self-sacrificingly and devotedly that 
 there might be no delays, overcoming serious ob- 
 stacles by the exercise of good judgment and thor- 
 ough understanding of conditions in the American 
 Expeditionary Forces. 
 
 MANCHESTER, PERCIVAL . . . Major 
 Ordnance Section, Officers' Reserve Corps. For 
 exceptionally meritorious and distinguished ser- 
 vices. As Base Ordnance Officer in Base Section 
 No. 1, at St. Nazaire, France, he ably organized 
 
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 and administered important work with exceptional 
 success. As commanding officer of intermediate 
 Ordnance Depot No. 2, at Gi^vres, he conducted 
 important activities with sound judgment and 
 marked devotion to duty, working with tireless 
 energy for the improvement of the ordnance 
 service. 
 
 MANLY, CLARENCE J Colonel 
 
 Medical Corps. For exceptionally meritorious 
 and distinguished services. He organized and com- 
 manded with signal abihty the Hospital Center at 
 Beaune, taking charge of it when it was in an un- 
 finished state and at a time when increased faciUties 
 were urgently needed. Overcoming numerous ad- 
 verse conditions, he expedited its completion and 
 rendered invaluable services in furnishing effective 
 medical treatment for large numbers of sick and 
 wounded of the American Expeditionary Forces. 
 
 MANN, DR. CHARLES R. . . . 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 service as Chairman of the Advisory Board of the 
 Committee on Education and Special Training. In 
 this capacity he gave invaluable service in the de- 
 velopment of the training of technicians and me- 
 chanics for the Army, and in the organization of the 
 Students' Army Training Corps. 
 
 MARCH, PEYTON C General 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and conspicuous 
 service as follows: General March (then major 
 general, U. S. Army), as commanding general of 
 the Army Artillery of the first army from October 
 4, 1917, to January 31, 1918, initiated and prepared 
 the plans for the organization of the artillery of the 
 American Army in France; as acting Chief of 
 Staff of the United States Army from March 2, 
 1918, to May 20, 1918, and as Chief of Staff of the 
 United States Army (General, U. S. Army) after 
 May 20, 1918, he performed with intelligence, zeal, 
 and patriotic devotion, duties of inestimable value 
 in the development, the direction, and the carrying 
 into effect of the military program of the United 
 States. 
 
 MARSHALL, GEORGE C, Jr. . . Colonel 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. He has performed the duties of assistant 
 chief of staff, G-3, 1st Division, assistant chief of 
 staff, G-3, 1st Army, and chief of staff, 8th Corps, 
 during the following operations: While the 1st 
 Division was serving in the Toul sector; at the 
 Cantigny attack, when the 1st Army carried on the 
 operations of St. Mihiel and the Meuse-Argonne. 
 By untiring, painstaking, and energetic efforts he 
 succeeded in all of these undertakings. Col. 
 Marshall's work had a marked influence on the 
 successes achieved by the organization mentioned 
 above. 
 
 MARSHALL, RICHARD C. Jr., Brigadier General 
 For exceptionally meritorious and conspicuous 
 service in the Construction Division of the Army. 
 His zeal, judgment and exceptional administrative 
 ability have enabled serious difficulties to be over- 
 come and the construction necessary for a great 
 army to be provided. 
 
 MARSHALL, W. H 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and conspicuous 
 service, first, as assistant to the Chief of the Pro- 
 duction Division of the Office of the Chief of Ord- 
 nance, in which capacity he was of material as- 
 sistance in securing the production of all articles of 
 ordnance suppUed to the United States Army, and 
 later as special assistant to the Chief of Ordnance, 
 in which capacity he successfully organized the 
 industry of the country for the production of 
 artillery, artillery ammunition, etc. 
 
 MARTIN, CHARLES H. . . Major General 
 Infantry. For exceptionally meritorious and 
 distinguished services. As commander of the 90th 
 Division during the greater part of its service with 
 the Army of Occupation, by his ceaseless energy he 
 performed his duties with the utmost efficiency, 
 giving the closest personal supervision to the train- 
 ing, discipline, and equipment of his division. His 
 brilliant professional attainments and steadfast 
 devotion to duty were reflected in the high standards 
 maintained throughout the organizations under his 
 command, rendering important services to the 
 American Expeditionary Forces. 
 
 MASTELLER, KENNETH C. . . Colonel 
 General Staff. For exceptionally meritorious 
 and distinguished service as chief of the negative 
 branch of the Mihtary Intelligence Division of the 
 General Staff, in building up and developing the 
 Counter-Espionage Service in this country, the 
 Plant Protection Service, the Detection of Fraud 
 and Graft, and the Development Battalion System. 
 
 MAUBORGNE, JOSEPH O. . Lieutenant Colonel 
 Signal Corps. For exceptionally meritorious 
 and distinguished service. As head of the Engineer- 
 ing and Research Division of the Signal Corps he 
 rendered conspicuous service in connection with 
 coordinating the design and supply of new technical 
 apparatus for the Signal Corps. He was largely 
 responsible for the high type of radio equipment 
 developed for our Army and rendered unusual ser- 
 vice in connection with cipher telegraphy. 
 
 MAYES, JAMES J Colonel 
 
 Judge Advocate General's Department. For 
 exceptionally meritorious and distinguished ser- 
 vices. He served with marked abihty as deputy 
 judge advocate of he American Expeditionary 
 Forces. Fitted for this important duties by wide 
 experience and conspicuous, legal attainments, ;he 
 solved ably and expeditiously the many questions 
 of great moment with which his department was 
 called upon to deal. 
 
 MAYO, WILLIAM Colonel 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and conspicuous 
 service. In addition to the manifold service to the 
 Surgeon General by furnishing needed advice and 
 counsel, he distinguished himself by exceptionally 
 meritorious service to the Government in his work 
 in the organization of surgical service and his in- 
 valuable assistance in the reorganization of the 
 Medical Department on the scale demanded by the 
 war. 
 
 MEARS, FREDERICK W. . . . Colonel 
 Engineer Corps. For exceptionally meritorious 
 and distinguished services. He served with dis- 
 tinction as commanding officer of the 31st Railway 
 Engineers, and later as assistant general manager 
 and general manager Railway Department, Trans- 
 portation Corps. Due to his remarkable executive 
 ability and skill as an organizer the railways of the 
 American Expeditionary Forces were operated 
 with rare success, and the huge transportation 
 problem, involving the carrying of tremendous 
 quantities of supplies from the base ports to the 
 front, was satisfactorily solved. 
 
 MENOHER, CHARLES T. . Major General 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. In command of the Forty-second Division 
 from Chateau-Thierry to the conclusion of the 
 Argonne-Meuse offensive, including the Baccarat 
 sector, Rheims, Vesles, and at the St. Mihiel salient, 
 this officer, with his division, participated in all of 
 those important engagements. The reputation as a 
 fighting unit of the Forty-second Division is in no 
 small measure due to the soldierly qualities and the 
 military leadership of this officer. 
 
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 MERCHANT, BERKLEY T. Lieutenant Colonel 
 Quartermaster Corps. For exceptionally meri- 
 torious and distinguished services. While on duty 
 in the remount service, he performed his task effi- 
 ciently. Later, appointed chief veterinarian of the 
 American Expeditionary Forces, he administered, 
 with marked success, the veterinary service, pro- 
 viding for effective means of evacuation of sick and 
 wounded animals from the front and in placing the 
 personnel of the Veterinary Corps on an efficiently 
 functioning basis. 
 
 MIDDLETON, TROY H Colonel 
 
 Infantry. For exceptionally meritorious and dis- 
 tinguished services. As a battalion and a regimental 
 commander of the 47th Infantry, he gave proof of 
 conspicuous energy and marked tactical ability. 
 He achieved notable successes in the operations near 
 Sergy, along the Vesle River, and during the fierce 
 fighting in the Bois-du-Fays and Bois de Foret of 
 the Argonne-Meuse offensive, rendering invaluable 
 services to the American Expeditionary Forces. 
 
 MILES, PERRY L Colonel 
 
 General Staff. For exceptionally meritorious 
 and distinguished services. As commander of the 
 371st Infantry, which, during its active operations, 
 was attached to the French forces, he conducted 
 his regiment with conspicuous success. By his 
 admirable tact and sound judgment he maintained 
 at all times harmonious relationship with the alUed 
 forces to which his unit was attached, rendering 
 valuable services to the American Expeditionary 
 Forces. 
 
 MILLER, REUBEN B Colonel 
 
 Medical Corps. For exceptionally meritorious 
 and conspicuous service in the reorganization and 
 administration of the personnel branch of the Office 
 of the Surgeon General of the Army during the 
 present war. He thereby contributed greatly to 
 the proper care of the sick and wounded and thus 
 increased the efficiency of the Army. 
 
 MILLING, THOMAS DeW. . . . Colonel 
 Air Service. For exceptionally meritorious and 
 distinguished services. First as chief of staff and 
 later as commander, he organized and conducted 
 the operations of the Air Service of the First Army 
 during the entire operations of that Army. By 
 untiring, painstaking, and energetic efforts, he 
 succeeded in raising the efficiency of his command 
 and insuring the proper co-operation with the land 
 units. He exhibited professional attainments of the 
 highest order, and exercised a marked influence on 
 the success of the First Army. 
 
 MINER, ASHER Colonel 
 
 Field Artillery. For exceptionally meritorious 
 and distinguished services. He served with notable 
 success as commanding officer of the 109th Field 
 Artillery, giving proof of high quahties of leader- 
 ship. Inspiring his men by his self-sacrificing de- 
 votion to duty he maintained a creditable standard 
 of efficiency in his regiment and constantly fur- 
 mished the most effective artillery support to the 
 attacking infantry. 
 
 MITCHELL, WILLIAM A. . . . Colonel 
 Engineer Corps. For exceptionally meritorious 
 and distinguished services. Having taken com- 
 mand of the 2d Engineers just prior to the Battle 
 of Soissons, he served with distinction as the leader 
 of this regiment until the close of hostilities. Un- 
 der his skillful direction, his regiment successfully 
 accompUshed all the important technical missions 
 assigned to it. His high miUtary attainments were 
 reflected by its efficiency in combat operations. 
 Subsequent to the armistice, he continued to render 
 important services to the American Expeditionary 
 Forces as chief of engineers of the 8th Ai-my Corps. 
 
 MITCHELL, WILLIAM . Brigadier Genera 
 Air Service. For exceptionally meritorious an< 
 distinguished services. As Air Service Commander 
 first of the Zone of Advance and later of the Is 
 Corps, by his tireless energy and keen perceptioi 
 he performed duties of great importance with mark 
 ed ability. Subsequently as commander, Ai 
 Service, of the 1st Army, and, in addition, afte 
 formation of the 2d Army as commander of Ai 
 Service of both armies, by his able direction o 
 these vitally important services he proved to be i 
 potent factor in the successes achieved during thi 
 operations of the American armies. 
 
 MONTGOMERY, JOHN C. . . . Colone 
 For exceptionally pieritorious and distinguishec 
 services. Serving successively as division inspector 
 2d Division; assistant chief of staff, G-3, 1st Armj 
 Corps; and assistant chief of staff, G-3, 3d Army 
 he has been charged with duties of a most importan 
 nature, in the performance of which he has at al 
 times manifested steadfast loyalty and miUtarj 
 ability of a high order, rendering services of signa 
 worth. 
 
 MOORE, HUGH B. . . Lieutenant Colone 
 Quartermaster Corps. For exceptionally meri- 
 torious and distinguished services. He servec 
 creditably as superintendent. Army Transport 
 Service, at Brest, and later, director of the Armj 
 Transport Service, he successfully supervised th< 
 activities of this service in 40 ports. Actuated bj 
 self-sacrificing devotion to duty, he achievec 
 marked success in expediting the movement ol 
 troops, rendering services of inestimable value tc 
 the American Expeditionary Forces. 
 
 MOORMAN, FRANK . . Lieutenant Colonel 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. In a position of the greatest responsi- 
 biUty, he displayed peculiar genius, combined with 
 exact scientific knowledge, in organizing, training, 
 and operating the radio intelligence service of the 
 Intelligence Section. Charged with the duty oi 
 intercepting and deciphering the radio messages oi 
 the enemy, he acted with initiative and foresight, 
 achieving brilliant results. 
 
 MORENO, ARISTIDES . Lieutenant Colonel 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. As a member of the Intelligence Section, 
 he efficiently organized and directed the operatione 
 of the counter-espionage service in the American 
 Expeditionary Forces, displaying marked talents 
 in a position of great responsibility. His unusual 
 powers of discernment, his tact, and sound judg- 
 ment made possible effective co-operation with cor- 
 responding services of the alUed armies. Due 
 to his zeal and untiring devotion, the counter- 
 espionage service attained exceptional proficiency. 
 
 MORGAN, JOHN M Colonel 
 
 Infantry. For exceptionally meritorious and 
 distinguished services. As commanding officer of 
 the 309th Infantry during the last two months of 
 hostilities he displayed marked qualities of leader- 
 ship and unfiagging energy. By the skillful manner 
 in which he conducted his regiment during the ad- 
 vance through the Bois de Loges in the first part of 
 November he contributed materially to the suc- 
 cesses of his division in its operations in the Meuse- 
 Argonne offensive. 
 
 MORRISON, JOHN F. . . Major General 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and conspicuous 
 service as department commander. Western 
 Department, in handUng with great skill, tact, 
 and sound judgment many difficult problems aris- 
 ing in his department. 
 
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE MEDAL 
 
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 MORROW, DWIGHT W 
 
 Member of the American Shipping Mission. For 
 exceptionally meritorious and distinguished serv- 
 ices. He was responsible for the first intelligent 
 epitomization of the complete allied tonnage situ- 
 ation, and his able presentation of the situation to 
 the allied countries materially affected the tonnage 
 policy, resulting in all possible economy. By his 
 tact and good judgment in matters affecting the 
 establishment of the Military Board of Allied 
 Supply he helped materially in the splendid results 
 obtained by that organization. 
 
 MORROW, WILLIAM H Colonel 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. He served with conspicuous success as 
 commanding officer of the 7th Infantry, succeeding 
 in all of the difficult missions assigned to him. His 
 sound judgment and untiring energy proved im- 
 portant factors in the successful operations of his 
 division against the enemy. 
 
 MORTON, CHARLES G. . , Major General 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. He commanded the Twenty-ninth Divi- 
 sion from the date of its organization until the end 
 of hostilities; and led this division with skill and 
 ability in the successful operations east and north- 
 east of Verdun which forced the enemy to maintain 
 this front with strong forces, thus preventing an 
 increase of hostile strength between the Argonne 
 and the Meuse. 
 
 MOSELEY, GEORGE V. H. . Brigadier General 
 For exceptionally meritorious and conspicuous 
 services as assistant chief of staff. He handled with 
 great executive ability and rare understanding all 
 problems of equipping and supplying the large 
 numbers of American troops arrived and operating 
 in France, and by his large grasp of supply prob- 
 lems and tireless energy he has conspicuously aided 
 the successful administration of the supply de- 
 partment. 
 
 MOTT, T. BENTLEY Colonel 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. As chief liaison oflBcer of the commander 
 in chief, American Expeditionary Forces, at allied 
 general headquarters, he performed the important 
 duties with which he was charged with marked 
 ability, and by his tact and sound judgment he 
 materially assisted in insuring close co-operation be- 
 tween the French and American Armies. 
 
 MOTT, JOHN R 
 
 For especially meritorious and conspicuous 
 service as General Secretary of the National War 
 Work Council of the Young Men's Christian As- 
 sociation of the United States. 
 
 MOUNT, JAMES R Colonel 
 
 Medical Corps. For exceptionally meritorious 
 and distinguished services. Arriving in France with 
 the first American troops, he undertook the task 
 of creating a medical supply depot and administer- 
 ing a medical supply service for the American Ex- 
 peditionary Forces. Using his limited resources 
 with great skill and judgment he displayed un- 
 usual talent for organization and laid the founda- 
 tion of an eflScient medical supply service. 
 
 MUIR, CHARLES H. . . . Major General 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services as division and corps commander. Com- 
 manding the Twenty-eighth Division during the 
 Argonne-Meuse offensive, and especially in the 
 diflBcult operations which resulted in the clearing 
 of the Argonne Forest, he proved himself to be an 
 energetic leader of the highest professional attain- 
 
 ments. As a corps commander he displayed the 
 same fine qualities that characterized his service 
 with a division. 
 
 MUNSON, EDWARD L. . Brigadier General 
 For exceptionally meritorious and conspicuous 
 service. He developed the scheme of field training 
 for officers and enhsted men of the Medical De- 
 partment; directed the organization and adminis- 
 tration of the medical officers' training camps, and 
 organized and administered the Morale Branch of 
 the General Staff. 
 
 MURPHY, FRED T Colonel 
 
 Medical Corps. For exceptionally meritorious 
 and distinguished services. As director of Base 
 Hospital No. 21, as supervisor of the evacuation 
 of the sick and wounded of the 1st Army, and later 
 as director of the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery 
 of the American Red Cross he rendered most val- 
 uable assistance to the American Expeditionary 
 Forces. Throughout his service he displayed un- 
 usual administrative ability and professional skill, 
 combined with a genius for organization that con- 
 tributed greatly to the efficiency of the Medical 
 Service of the Army. Untiring in zeal and enthu- 
 siastic in his duty, he was an inspiration to those 
 associated with him. 
 
 MURPHY, GRAYSON MALLET P. . . 
 
 Lieutenant Colonel 
 
 General Staff. For exceptionally meritorious 
 and distinguished services. He organized the 
 work of the American Red Cross in Europe, and to 
 his foresight, wisdom, and untiring efforts are largely 
 due the splendid work performed for the American 
 Expeditionary Forces by that institution. Later 
 he displayed marked ability as assistant chief of 
 staff of the 42d Division during the operations of 
 that unit. 
 
 MYER, EDGAR A Colonel 
 
 Infantry. For exceptionally meritorious and 
 distinguished services. Having taken command of 
 the 129th Infantry at a critical period during active 
 operations he displayed marked ability as a mili- 
 tary leader by the successful manner in which he 
 conducted his regiment. Constantly maintaining 
 a high grade of morale among his command, he 
 was able to accomplish, with marked success, all 
 missions assigned to his unit. 
 
 MYERS, HU B Colonel 
 
 Cavalry. For exceptionally meritorious and dis- 
 tinguished services. As Assistant Chief of Staff, 
 G-3, and Chief of Staff, Second Division, during its 
 final operations, he performed his exacting staff 
 duties with conspicuous ability. To his brilliant 
 miUtary attainments and untiring zeal were due, 
 in a large measure, the successes achieved by his 
 division in its attack on Massif du Mont at St. 
 Etienne-a-Arnes, when the 2d Division served with 
 the Fourth French Army, and again during its 
 advance from Landres-et St. Georges to the Meuse 
 during the final phase of the Meuse-Argonne 
 offensive. 
 
 NAYLOR, WILLIAM K. . Brigadier General 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. While chief of staff of the 33d Division he 
 exhibited conspicuous ability in the operations 
 north of Verdun, France, in September and October, 
 1918. He frequently visited the front-line posi- 
 tions under heavy enemy artillery fire, and by his 
 personal efforts and skillful dispositions was in a 
 large measure responsible for the successes gained. 
 
 NEVILLE, W. C. . . . Brigadier General 
 United States Marine Corps. For exceptionally 
 meritorious and distinguished services. While in 
 command of the 5th Regiment U. S. M. C, and 
 later of the 4th Infantry Brigade, he participated in 
 
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 the battles of Chateau-Thierry, the advance near 
 Soissona and the operations of St. Mihiel, Blanc 
 Mont Ridge and the Argonne-Meuse. In all 
 of these he proved himself to be a leader of great 
 skill and abiUty. 
 
 NICHOLSON, WILLIAM J. . Brigadier General 
 Infantry. For exceptionally meritorious and 
 distinguished services. He commanded with 
 distinction the 157th Infantry Brigade from its 
 organization to the time of the armistice — at all 
 times with credit to himself and to his command. 
 
 NOBLE, ROBERT E. . . . Major General 
 Medical Corps. For exceptionally meritorious 
 and conspicuous services. He had immediate 
 charge of the Personnel Division of the Surgeon 
 General's Office and solved the problem of getting 
 medical officers into the Army during an increase 
 from 1,500 at the beginning of the war to 30,000. 
 He also had charge of the Hospital Division of the 
 Surgeon General's Office, handling both of these 
 large responsibihties with conspicuous success. 
 
 NOLAN, DENNIS E. . . Brigadier General 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 aervices. He organized and administered with 
 marked abiUty the intelligence section of the 
 General Staff of the American Expeditionary 
 Forces. His estimates of the complex and ever- 
 changing mihtary and political situation, his 
 •ound judgment, and accurate discrimination were 
 invaluable to the Govdernment, and influenced 
 greatly the success that attended the operations of 
 the American armies in Europe. 
 
 NUTTMAN, LOUIS M. . Brigadier General 
 
 Infantry. For exceptionally meritorious and 
 distinguished services. As a regimental commander 
 of the 89th Division he displayed marked mihtary 
 abihty, providing his regiment with efficient train- 
 ing which showed its effect by the excellent con- 
 duct of the regiment in combat. Later, when pro- 
 moted to the grade of brigadier general, he demon- 
 •trated great executive ability in the organization 
 and administration of the Combat Officers' Re- 
 pJacement Depot at Gondrecourt. 
 
 O'DONNELL, JOHN L. . Chaplain, First Lieut. 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. As regimental chaplain, he was ceaseless 
 in his efiforts to better the welfare of the men, 
 and during the period of operations accompanied 
 the attacking waves in every action in which 
 the regiment took part. Exposing himself to ar- 
 tillery and machine-gun fire to care personally for 
 the wounded, organizing parties of stretcher 
 bearers, going without a thought of personal danger 
 wherever he was needed, he set an example of 
 •ourage and heroism, appreciably raising the morale 
 of those with whom and for whom he worked. 
 
 OGDEN, HUGH WALKER . Lieutenant Colonel 
 Judge Advocate General's Department. For 
 exceptionally meritorious and distinguished ser- 
 rices. As judge advocate and inspector of the 
 42d Division he rendered valuable services. He 
 exhibited abiUty of a high order throughout the 
 operations of the division. Later assigned to the 
 Bureau of Civil Affairs for the Third Army, he 
 performed his task with marked success. 
 
 OLIVER, ROBERT T Colonel 
 
 Ejental Corps. For exceptionally meritorious and 
 distinguished services. As chief dental surgeon he 
 displayed remarkable abihty in the performance of 
 his numerous and exacting duties. He directed the 
 personnel, equipment, and operations of his depart- 
 ment with sound judgment, showing resourceful- 
 ness in solving new problems which confronted him. 
 
 ORTON, EDWARD, Jr. . Lieutenant Colonel 
 Motor Transport Corps. For exceptionally 
 meritorious and conspicuous service. His untiring 
 energy and splendid judgment were displayed 
 in the efficient organization of the Engineering 
 Division of the Motor Transport Corps, in bringing 
 about standardization of equipment and supplies 
 and in efficiently directing the forces of the motor 
 industry to the mutual advantage of the Army and 
 the industry itself. 
 
 O'RYAN, JOHN F Major General 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. As commander of the Twenty-seventh 
 Division in its successful operations with the 
 British in France in the autumn of 1918 he dis- 
 played quahties of skill and aggressiveness which 
 mark him as a leader of ability. In the breach of 
 the Hindenburg fine between St. Quentin and Cam- 
 brai the name of his division is linked with the 
 British in adding new laurels to the alUed forces 
 in France. 
 
 OURY, WILLIAM H Colonel 
 
 Infantry. For exceptionally meritorious and 
 distinguished services. Placed in command of the 
 157th Infantry Brigade during the Montfaucon 
 drive, he displayed exceptional qualities of leader- 
 ship and marked tactical skill. Continuing at the 
 same time in command of his regiment, the 314th 
 Infantry, he directed the men of his command, and 
 by his dauntless determination carried them for- 
 ward under heavy enemy fire. He proved himself 
 untiring in energy and possessed of great initiative, 
 sound judgment and mihtary attainments of high 
 order. 
 
 PAEGELOW, JOHN A . Lieutenant Colonel 
 Signal Corps. For exceptionally meritorious and 
 distinguished services. As commander of balloon 
 service of the First Army Corps and First Army, he 
 was well fitted for his important position both by 
 long experience in aeronautics and by noted organ- 
 izing ability. Through his untiring energy and effi- 
 cient system of supply and transportation was de- 
 veloped in spite of the numerous difficulties which 
 assailed him. The successes achieved by the balloon 
 service in the second battle of the Marne and in 
 the St. Mihiel offensive are a tribute to the high 
 character of services rendered by him to the Amer- 
 ican Expeditionary Forces. 
 
 PALMER, BRUCE Colonel 
 
 General Staff. For exceptionally meritorious 
 and distinguished services. As a member of the 
 general staff of the American Expeditionary Forces, 
 on duty with the First Section, first as Chief of the 
 Tonnage Division during a period of stress, be- 
 fraught with difficulties, and later as deputy as- 
 sistant chief of staff, he performed duties of great 
 responsibihty with marked ability, fidehty, and 
 success, invariably displaying personal and pro- 
 fessional attainments of a high order. 
 
 PALMER, JOHN McA Colonel 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. In the organization of the operations 
 section of the General Staff, American Expedition- 
 ary Forces, this officer displayed sound tactical 
 judgment and breadth of vision, and the ultimate 
 success of the American plan of campaign was large- 
 ly due to his detailed plans. As commander of the 
 58th Infantry Brigade during the severe fighting 
 north of Verdun, in the Argonne-Meuse offensive, 
 his services were conspicuous and his brigade 
 successful. 
 
 PARK, RICHARD Colonel 
 
 Engineers. For exceptionally meritorious and 
 conspicuous service. To his energy and good judg- 
 ment may be largely attributed the rapid develop- 
 ment and successful administration of the Engineer 
 
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE MEDAL 
 
 477 
 
 Training School and mobilization camp at Camp 
 A. A. Humphreys, Va. His utilization of labor of 
 troops to supplement construction forces is a fine 
 example of initiative in meeting a critical situation. 
 
 PARKER, FRANK . . . Brigadier General 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. He commanded, with marked distinction, 
 the 18th United States Infantry. Later, as a bri- 
 gade commander, he exhibited qualities of rare 
 leadership, superb courage, and unusual initiative. 
 Finally he commanded the 1st Division in the Ar- 
 gonne offensive in the autumn of 1918, where he 
 showed himself to be a skilled leader of marked 
 ability. 
 
 PARKER, JOHN H Colonel 
 
 Infantry. For exceptionally meritorious and 
 distinguished services. As an instructor in the 
 Army Machine Gun School at Langres, by his tire- 
 less efforts he secured the necessary equipment and 
 ably instructed a large student body in the technical 
 handling of one of the most important fire power 
 weapons developed in the present war, rendering 
 services of great value to the American Expedition- 
 ary Forces. 
 
 PATRICK, MASON M. . . Major General 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 service!. He displayed much ability and devotion 
 to duty aa director of construction and forestry, 
 and later, as chief of the Air Service of the Ameri- 
 can Expeditionary Forces, he perfected and ably 
 administered the organization of this important 
 department. 
 
 PATTERSON, Miss HANNAH J 
 
 For distinguished and meritorious service in that 
 she devoted herself throughout the whole period of 
 the war to executive work of the Women's Commit- 
 tee of the Council of National Defense, devoting 
 herself with great abihty and energy to the organ- 
 ization of the activities and interests of the women 
 throughout the United States in the interest of the 
 successful prosecution of the war and, by her efforts, 
 contributed to the splendid co-operation on the 
 part of the women of the country in the great na- 
 tional emergency. 
 
 PATTON, GEORGE S., JR. Lieutenant Colonel 
 Tank Corps. For exceptionally meritorious and 
 distinguished services. By his energy and sound 
 judgment he rendered very valuable services in his 
 organization and direction of the Tank Center at 
 the Army Schools at Langres. In the employment 
 of Tank Corps troops in combat he displayed high 
 miUtary attainments, zeal, and marked adaptability 
 in a form of warfare comparatively new to the 
 American Army. 
 
 PAULES, EARL G Colonel 
 
 Engineer Corps. For exceptionally meritorious 
 and distinguished services. As a member of the 
 American MiUtary Commission of Italy from April 
 to July, 1918, he displayed tact and diplomacy in 
 making a preliminary investigation of the Czecho- 
 slovak situation. Later, as commanding officer of 
 the 7th Engineers, he participated creditably in the 
 St. Mihiel and Aleuse-Argonne offensives, materi- 
 ally aiding in the operations of the 5th Division by 
 his skill in constructing bridges across the Meuse 
 River in the face of desperate hostile resistance. 
 
 PECK, ALLEN STEEL . Lieutenant Colonel 
 Engineeri. For exceptionally meritorious and 
 distinguished services. As an officer of the Forestry 
 Service he displayed exceptional tact and sound 
 judgment in securing public and private grants for 
 large quantities of timber from the French Govern- 
 ment. At all times he pursued his task with great 
 
 energy, achieving signal success. He organized 
 and administered a project for the production of 
 fuel wood, which proved entirely successful. In 
 these endeavors he rendered valuable service to the 
 American Expeditionary Forces. 
 
 PECK, CHARLES H. . . Lieutenant Colonel 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. As director of Base Hospital No. 15, 
 which he had organized most efficiently, he dis- 
 played unusual skill and very marked ability ia 
 the conduct of that unit. Later, as senior consult- 
 ant in general surgery for the American Expedi- 
 tionary Forces, his professional attainments, wide 
 experience, and sound advice proved of inesti- 
 mable value in increasing the efficiency of the Medi- 
 cal Department of the United States Army. 
 
 PECK, ROBERT H Colonel 
 
 Infantry. For exceptionally meritorious and dis- 
 tinguished services. He rendered services of signal 
 worth as commanding officer of the 47th Infantry 
 and subsequently of the 11th Infantry, successfully 
 accompUshing all missions assigned to the regiment 
 under his command during the active operations in 
 which it participated. Constantly displaying unre- 
 mitting zeal and tactical abihty of a high order, he 
 proved himself invaluable to the American Expe- 
 ditionary Forces. 
 
 PEEK, ERNEST D Colonel 
 
 Engineers. For exceptionally meritorious and 
 distinguished services. He organized and conducted 
 the operation of the standard gauge and light rail- 
 ways of the 1st Army. Although handicapped by 
 lack of personnel and material, he pushed the enter- 
 prise to success. By untiring, painstaking, and 
 energetic efforts in the use of the inadequate 
 means at his disposal he displayed unusual talent 
 for organization and masterful execution. 
 
 PEIRCE, WILLIAM S. . Brigadier General 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and conspicuou* 
 service. While in charge of the Springfield Arsenal 
 his exceptional ability contributed materially t« 
 increasing the output of small arms. As assistant 
 Chief of Ordnance he has rendered conspicuous 
 service. 
 
 PERKINS, ALBERT T Colone 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. As deputy and later as manager of light 
 railways, he undertook the task of organizing a 
 fight railway service for the American Expedition- 
 ary Forces. His long and complete railroad ex- 
 Eerience and knowledge assured the success of these 
 nes. By his foresight in promptly gathering 
 from the United States a generous supply of rail- 
 way material he quickly brought the light railway 
 service to a high degree of efficiency. 
 
 PERKINS, JAMES H. . Lieutenant Colonel 
 Quartermaster Corps. For exceptionally meri- 
 torious and distinguished services. He was in 
 charge of the work of the American Red Cross in 
 Europe for a period of time, and by his great energy 
 and untiring efforts maintained that institution at 
 a high state of excellence and rendered valuable 
 assistance to the American Expeditionary Forces. 
 While in the mifitary service he displayed marked 
 ability in the performance of the various duties 
 with which he was entrusted. 
 
 PERSHING, JOHN JOSEPH . . . General 
 Commanding General, American Expeditionary 
 Forces. As a token of the gratitude of the American 
 people to the commander of our armies in the field 
 for his distinguished services, and in appreciation 
 of the success which our armies have achieved 
 under his leadership. 
 
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 HEROES ALL 
 
 PEYTON, EPHRAIM G Colonel 
 
 320tb Infantry. For exceptionally meritorious 
 and distinguished services. As the commanding 
 officer of the 320th Infantry Regiment, in all its 
 operations, by careful and painstaking prepara- 
 tions and skillful leadership, he enabled his regi- 
 ment to carry always its tasks through to a success- 
 ful end. At all times he displayed a high order of 
 leadership and exhibited superb qualities as a com- 
 mander. 
 
 PEYTON, PHILIP B Colonel 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. He took command of a regiment which 
 had undergone six days of shell fire and commanded 
 it with such unusual skill as to enable the regi- 
 ment to capture Aincreville, Bois de BabiSmont, 
 Doulcon, and, after crossing the Meuse, to capture 
 Hill No. 292, Dun-sur-Meuse, Milly-devant-Dun, 
 Lion-devant-Dun, Cote St. Germain, Chateau 
 Charmois, and Mouzay, thereby displaying the 
 highest order of leadership and exhibiting the 
 masterful qualities of a commander. 
 
 PIERCE, CHARLES C Colonel 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. Serving as assistant to the chief quarter- 
 master, American Expeditionary Forces, in the 
 capacity of chief of Graves Registration Services 
 since December, 1917, he displayed unusual ability 
 and conscientious care in the performance of his 
 exacting duties. Under his skillful administration 
 the service functioned efficiently. He at all times 
 showed great energy and performed his important 
 task with exceptional success. 
 
 PIERCE, PALMER E. . . Lieutenant Colonel 
 Infantry. For exceptionally meritorious and dis- 
 tinguished service. As brigadier general. United 
 States Army, his zeal, intelligence, and effective 
 work in the preliminary organization of our in- 
 dustries for war contributed substantially to the 
 progress made. 
 
 PIERSON, ROBERT H Colonel 
 
 Medical Corps. For exceptionally meritorious 
 and distinguished services. He served as division 
 surgeon of the Fifth Division from its organization 
 until the close of hostiUties, when he became chief 
 surgeon of the Sixth Army Corps. Due to his sound 
 judgment and efficient direction of medical per- 
 sonnel, gas casualties in his division were reduced to 
 a minimum. By his resourceful methods in com- 
 bating disease he prevented the firing lines from 
 being depleted at a critical time, maintaining a high 
 standard of combat strength efficiency. 
 
 PIKE, SHEPARD L. . . Lieutenant Colonel 
 Infantry. For exceptionally meritorious and dis- 
 tinguished services. As commandant of the Army 
 Candidates' School at Langres, France, he organ- 
 ized an important institution and developed it to a 
 high state of efficiency. His services in capably 
 directing the training of more than 5,000 candi- 
 dates for active duty at the front were of the utmost 
 value to the American Expeditionary Forces. 
 
 PLUNKETT, CHARLES P. . Rear Admiral 
 U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and 
 distinguished services. He supervised the produc- 
 tion, transportation to Europe, and the placing 
 in action on the western front of the United States 
 Naval Gun Battalion of five 14-inch guns on rail- 
 way mounts, the most powerful artillery weapons 
 brought into action against Germany and her 
 allies during the war. In this stupendous under- 
 taking, the successful accomplishment of which had 
 an important bearing on the outcome of the war, 
 he displayed technical knowledge of a high order, 
 combined with practical knowledge of the needs 
 of the service and the difficulties to be encountered. 
 
 He worked with unceasing zeal and devotion, 
 rendering a service of rare distinction to the Amer- 
 ican Expeditionary Forces. 
 
 POILLON ARTHUR, . . Lieutenant Colonel 
 Cavalry. For especially meritorious and dis- 
 tinguished service while serving as Military Attache 
 at the Hague, Netherlands. 
 
 POORE, BENJAMIN A. . Brigadier General 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. He commanded, with distinction and 
 ability, the 7th Infantry Brigade in the numerous 
 engagements of the Argonne-Meuse campaign. 
 By his energy and ability his brigade drove the 
 enemy from Ruisseau des Forges and from the Bois 
 du Fays. In these engagements important cap- 
 tures of many prisoners and much material were 
 made by the troops of his command. 
 
 POPE, WILLIAM R Colonel 
 
 Calvary. For exceptionally meritorious and dis- 
 tinguished services. Having taken command of the 
 113th Infantry shortly before the beginning of the 
 Meuse-Argonne offensive, held it with signal ability 
 throughout the period of its engagement in that 
 operation. By his energy and resourcefulness in 
 overcoming the numerous adverse conditions which 
 confronted his regiment, he proved an inspiration 
 to his men and an important factor in the success of 
 his division. 
 
 POWER, NEAL . . . Lieutenant Colonel 
 Judge Advocate General's Department. For 
 exceptionally meritorious and distinguished servi- 
 ces. As head of the Special Disciplinary Division 
 in this office of the Judge Advocate, American Ex- 
 peditionary Forces, he was charged with .duties of 
 an exceptionally arduous and responsible nature, 
 in the performance of which he displayed high 
 professional attainments and notable devotion to 
 duty. 
 
 PRICE, HOWARD C Colonel 
 
 Infantry. For exceptionally meritorious and 
 distinguished services. He organized, trained, and 
 commanded in active operations the 360th Infan- 
 try, which under his capable leadership was emi- 
 nently successful as a combat unit. At all times he 
 inspired a notable spirit among the members of his 
 command. He displayed military attainments of a 
 high order in the capture of the Forfit du Bois le 
 Pretre during the St. Mihiel offensive and the as- 
 sault on the Freya Stellung in the Argonne-Meuse 
 operations, rendering merited services to the 
 American Expeditionary Forces. 
 
 PRICE, WILLIAM G. . . Brigadier General 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. He commanded the 53d Field Artillery 
 Brigade with marked distinction, proving himself 
 a tactical leader of extraordinary abiUty. Through 
 the formidable assistance which his brigade fur- 
 nished to the attacking Infantry during the engage- 
 ment of the 91st Division from the Lys to the 
 Scheldt, the rapid advance of the Infantry was in- 
 sured and the success made more brilfiant. 
 
 PRICE, XENOPHON H. . Lieutenant Colonel 
 Engineer Corps. For exceptionally meritorious 
 and distinguished services. He organized and was 
 continuously in charge of all map-room data of the 
 3d Section, General Staff, at General Headquarters, 
 American Expeditionary Forces. Through his 
 energy, ability, and sound military judgment maps 
 showing accurately the situation on the battle 
 fronts were constantly available for outlimng pro- 
 jected operations, and the data compiled by him 
 is of incalculable historical value in preserving a 
 record of the achievements of the American Ex- 
 peditionary Forces. 
 
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE MEDAL 
 
 479 
 
 PURINGTON, GEORGE A. . Lieutenant Colonel 
 Cavalry. For exceptionally meritorioua and 
 distinguished services. He was engaged in keeping 
 roads open and traffic moving in the advance of the 
 1st Army between the 26th of September and the 
 30th of September, 1918, in the battle west of the 
 Meuse. Due to his tireless effort and determina- 
 tion the supply of ammunition and food of the 3d 
 and 5th Corps was insured. Although confronted 
 with a most difficult task, he overcame aU obstacles 
 and crowned his efforts with great success. 
 
 PUTNAM, HERBERT 
 
 For especially meritorious and conspicuous 
 service as General Director of the American Library 
 Association, Library War Service. 
 
 QUEKEMEYER, JOHN G. . . . Colonel 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. As chief of the American Mission at 
 British General Headquarters, he administered the 
 duties of the office with tact and ability, promoting 
 cordial relations between members of the Allied 
 Armies with whom he came in contact. As aide- 
 de-camp to the commander in chief, he has per- 
 formed his important duties with marked distinc- 
 tion and soiind judgment. 
 
 RALSTON, FRANCIS W Colonel 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. His marked military attainments render- 
 ed his services most valuable while serving as ad- 
 jutant of the 42d Division. As commandant of 
 General Headquarters American Expeditionary 
 Forces, he performed exacting duties with distinc- 
 tion. By his unflagging energy, zeal, and sound 
 judgment he solved difficult problems of adminis- 
 tration achieving most satisfactory results. 
 
 READ, ALVIN C Colonel 
 
 Infantry. For exceptionally meritorious and 
 distinguished services. As inspector general for 
 the armies during their operations in the St. Mihiel 
 and Meuse-Argonne offensives, by his keen obser- 
 vations of the conduct of units and leadership dis- 
 played by commanders he was able at all times to 
 give valuable information as to the morale and 
 efficiency of troops and their commanders. By the 
 able handling of his important duties, prompt and 
 adequate means were always provided for improv- 
 ing conditions as to these important factors in the 
 conduct of operations. Later, as chief inspector of 
 the army of occupation, he continued to render the 
 same superior quality of service which marked that 
 given by him prior to the armistice. 
 
 READ, GEORGE W. . . , Major General 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. He commanded with distinction the 
 Thirtieth Division, and organized and commanded 
 the Second Army Corps in its operations with the 
 British forces in France. He displayed qualities 
 of leadership and professional attainments of a 
 high order, and to his efforts are largely due the 
 brilUant success achieved. 
 
 RECKORD, MILTON A Colonel 
 
 Infantry. For exceptionally meritorious and 
 distinguished services. He served with distinction 
 as commanding officer of the 115th Infantry, at all 
 times showing qualities of high military leadership 
 and great tactical ability. Inspiring his men by his 
 aggressive spirit and fervent devotion to his task, 
 he led them with noted success through three weeks 
 of constant action against the enemy during the 
 operations north of Verdun. 
 
 REECE, CARROL B. . . . First Lieutenant 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 
 dervices. He showed energy, initiative, and military 
 
 ability of a high order while serving as second 
 
 lieutenant in the 102d Infantry in command of a 
 company and later a battalion. He led his company 
 brilliantly in the attack upon the St. Mihiel salient 
 and during the operations of .the 26th Division north 
 of Verdun. Confronted later by a task of great 
 difficulty when placed in command of a battalion, 
 which suffered heavy casualties and became badly 
 disorganized, he displayed marked ability and de- 
 termination in reorganizing his command and 
 molding it into a good fighting unit, able under his 
 leadership to achieve valuable results. 
 
 REES, ROBERT I. . . . Brigadier General 
 For exceptionally meritorious and conspicuous 
 service with the committee charged with education 
 and special training in the Army. To his initiative 
 and breadth of vision are largely due the successful 
 measures for training of enlisted men for special 
 services and the establishment of the Student Army 
 Training Corps. 
 
 REEVES, JAMES H Colonel 
 
 Infantry. For exceptionally meritorious and 
 distingusished services. He organized the 353d 
 Infantry and commanded it with distinction during 
 all but one month of its active service. The high 
 qualities of leadership and unfailing devotion to 
 duty displayed by him were responsible for the 
 marked esprit and morale of his command. To 
 his marked tactical ability and energy are largely 
 due the brilliant successes achieved by his regi- 
 ment during its operations against the enemy. 
 
 REILLY, HENRY J Colonel 
 
 Field Artillery. For exceptionally meritorious 
 and distinguished services. In command of the 
 149th Field Artillery throughout its entire period 
 of service, he participated with credit in all the 
 operations of the 42d Division. Through his tire- 
 less energy and technical skill as an artillerist, his 
 regiment constantly gave most effective assistance 
 to the infantry which it supported. 
 
 REINHART, STANLEY E. . . . Major 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. In command of a battery and subsequent- 
 ly a battaUon of the 17th Field Artillery, he gave 
 proof of high qualities of leadership and military 
 attainments, notably during the operations near 
 Soissons in July, 1918, when he skillfully maneu- 
 vered his battalion in front of the infantry under 
 machine-gun fire from the enemy with but few 
 casualties to his command. Later he rendered 
 valuable and loyal service as chief of staff to the 
 chief of artillery, 6th Army Corps. 
 
 REPP, WILLIAM F. . . Lieutenant Colonel 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. With his valuable assistance the Signal 
 Corps was enabled originally to plan for the im- 
 mense network of the United States Army tele- 
 graph and telephone lines now existing in France. 
 To him is attributable the exceptionally high 
 standard of efficiency attained by the telephone 
 and telegraph service. As chief signal officer, 
 Advance Section Services of Supply, his services 
 have been marked by a character of exceptional 
 excellence. 
 
 RETHERS, HARRY F Colonel 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. He distinguished himself by his extra- 
 ordinary ability and exceptional skill in organizing 
 the work of the Quartermaster Corps at Base 
 Section No. 3. His good judgment, combined 
 with tact, knowledge of methods, and high profes- 
 sional attainments, resulted in a superior standard 
 of efficiency, reflecting the greatest credit upon 
 himself and enabling him to render most valuable 
 services to the Government. 
 
480 
 
 HEROES ALL 
 
 REYNOLDS, CHARLES R. . . . Colonel 
 Medical Corps. For exceptionally meritorious 
 and distinguished services. As division surgeon 
 of the 77th Division, as chief surgeon, 6th Army 
 Corps, and later as chief surgeon, 2d Army, he 
 displayed qualities of leadership, high professional 
 attainments, and rare judgment in energetically 
 directing the work of the sanitary units under his 
 •ontrol. By his foresight in providing front-line 
 hospitalization and evacuation faciUties for the 
 •ick and wounded in the field, he rendered services 
 of signal merit to the American Expeditionary 
 Forces. 
 
 REYNOLDS, STEPHEN C. . Lieutenant Colonel 
 Infantry. For exceptionally meritorious and 
 distinguished services. As assistant chief of staff, 
 G-1, of the 5th Division, by his keen application to 
 his task, he overcame almost insurmountable difE- 
 eulties in maintaining communications and secur- 
 ing supplies for his division during the 27 days 
 vhen it was advancing against the enemy north of 
 Verdun. In the performance of his many duties 
 he displayed indefatigable zeal and showed ex- 
 ceptional administrative abiUty, rendering valu- 
 able services to the American Expeditionary For- 
 
 RHEA, JAMES C Colonel 
 
 Cavalry. For exceptionally meritorious and 
 distinguished services. In charge of the Operations 
 Section, and later as chief of staff and brigade 
 commander of the 2d Division, he played a con- 
 spicuous part in the successful engagements at the 
 St. Mihiel saUent, Blanc Mont Ridge, and in the 
 Argonne-Meuse, revealing traits of miUtary knowl- 
 edge and attainments of a high order. 
 
 RHODES, CHARLES D. . . Major General 
 Cavalry. For exceptionally meritorious and 
 distinguished services. As commander of the 
 artillery brigade in support of the 82d Division 
 during the offensive operations of the St. Mihiel 
 salient and again in command of an artillery bri- 
 gade during the Meuse-Argonne offensive, by his 
 marked ability shown in the conduct of his units, 
 he contributed in a noted degree to the successes 
 attained. Later he served with distinction as a 
 member of the Interallied Commission at Spa, 
 rendering conspicuous services to the American 
 Expeditionary Forces. 
 
 RHOADS, THOMAS L Colonel 
 
 Medical Corps. For exceptionally meritorious 
 and distinguished services. As division surgeon of 
 the 80th Division, he had charge of the Medical 
 Department's work of that unit throughout its 
 combat activities. Due to his skillful administra- 
 tion, it functioned smoothly and with precision 
 at all times, caring properly for a large number of 
 the sick and wounded. As chief surgeon of the 1st 
 Corps, and later of the 1st Army, he displayed exec- 
 utive ability of high order, being constant and 
 zealous in devotion to his arduous tasks. 
 
 RICE, JOHN H. . . . Brigadier General 
 
 Ordnance. For exceptionally meritorious and 
 distinguished services. As chief of the Engineering 
 Division of the Office of the Chief of Ordnance, he 
 performed, with peculiar ability, his arduous duties 
 in connection with the design and development of 
 all articles of ordnance supplied to the United States 
 Army. Later as chief Ordnance officer, American 
 Expeditionary Forces, he was charged with the 
 procurement and supply of all ordnance to our 
 forces in France, which duties he performed with 
 exceptional success, displaying energy and zeal. 
 He handled perplexing problems of supply with 
 sound judgment, achieving most valuable results. 
 
 RICHARDSON, ROBERT C, Jr. . Colonel 
 Cavalry. For exceptionally meritorious and dis- 
 tinguished services. He organized and conducted 
 with great efficiency the important strategical and 
 tactical liaison service of the 3d Section, General 
 Staff, General Headquarters, American Expedi- 
 tionary Forces. During the Meuse-Argonne opera- 
 tions he gave proof of notable military attainments 
 and untiring devotion to duty by the efficient man- 
 ner in which he organized and administered the 
 advanced General Headquarters, rendering services 
 of distinction to the American Expeditionary 
 Forces. 
 
 RIVERS, WILLIAM C. . . Brigadier General 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distnguished 
 services. As commander of the 76th Field Artillery 
 he was a material factor in stemming the tide of the 
 enemy's advance during the second battle of the 
 Marne. Subsequently upon being promoted to the 
 grade of brigadier general, he displayed marked 
 leadership and high military attainments in com- 
 mand of the 5th Field Artillery Brigade in the 
 Meuse-Argonne offensive. 
 
 ROBERTS, CHARLES D Colonel 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. He displayed unusual ability as chief of 
 staff of the 81st Division in its organization, and in 
 the conduct of its operations in the St. Die Sector, 
 on November 9, 10, and 11, 1918, near Verdun, 
 where the division was enabled to advance some 
 5J/^ kilometers over marshy ground under heavy 
 fire. 
 
 ROBERTS, THOMAS A Colonel 
 
 Cavalry. For exceptionally meritorious and 
 distinguished services. As commander of an Amer- 
 ican regiment, on duty with the French Army, 
 although confronted with many difficult situations, 
 he handled all questions with marked success. His 
 tasks were performed with ability, in a manner that 
 reflected the greatest credit upon him; his prepara- 
 tions were careful, his leadership skillful. The ex- 
 cellent results achieved by his regiment are in a 
 measure attributable to Ms sound judgment and 
 miUtary knowledge. 
 
 ROBERTSON, SAMUEL ARTHUR . . 
 
 Lieutenant Colone 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. As general superintendent of construc- 
 tion of the light railways he managed all the intri- 
 cate details of complex organization and classifi- 
 cation of tasks with a master hand. With untrained 
 personnel he established a record for speed in track 
 laying of the 60-centimeter lines, exciting the ad- 
 miration of our allies. During the advance of the 
 1st Army, by his ceaseless activity, tireless energy, 
 and great knowledge he performed his duty with 
 marked credit to the Government. 
 
 ROBINS, THOMAS MATTHEW . . Colonel 
 Engineer Corps. For exceptionally meritorious 
 and conspicuous service while in charge of the 
 Engineer Depot established in connection with the 
 Port of New York, and subsequently included in 
 the Port of Embarkation at Hoboken, New Jersey. 
 
 ROCKENBACH, SAMUEL D 
 
 Brigadier General 
 
 Cavalry. For exceptionally meritorious and dis- 
 tinguished services. As quartermaster of Base 
 Section No. 1, St. Nazaire, from June to December, 
 1917, he rendered especially valuable services. 
 Confronted with a problem of great magnitude, 
 befraught with serious difficulties, he went about 
 his task with keen determination and by his energy 
 and great zeal organized and efficiently operated 
 the first American base in France. Later, as Chief 
 of the Tank Corps, by his tireless energy and keen 
 determination he established schools of training for 
 
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 tank personnel and laid the foundation for the or- 
 ganization of the tank units. He ably directed the 
 operations of the tanks with the First Army and 
 contributed in a measure to the success attained. 
 
 ROGERS, HARRY L. . . . Major General 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. He has organized, perfected, and admin- 
 istered with great eflBciency the quartermaster de- 
 partment in France. He was able to meet each 
 emergency in times fraught with untold difficulties, 
 and by his energy and untiring zeal he has insured 
 to our troops a prompt and constant supply of 
 quartermaster stores, without which the ultimate 
 success of our Army could not have been obtained. 
 
 RONAYNE, JAMES Colonel 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. He served as assistant commandant 
 of the Army schools for eight months. By his en- 
 ergy, perseverance, and good judgment, in all 
 matters connected with the Army schools, he ex- 
 hibited high professional attainments and military 
 qualities of a superior order. 
 
 ROSE, WILLIAM H. . . Brigadier General 
 For exceptionally meritorious and conspicuous 
 service. While in charge of the Engineer Depot 
 he was charged with the system of purchase of 
 supplies. His exceptional ability, judgment and 
 resourcefulness are apparent in the efficient solu- 
 tion of the many difficult problems involved and in 
 the success attained in supplying the vast quantities 
 of engineering supplies to the Army overseas. 
 
 RUCKER, WILLIAM H Colonel 
 
 Field Artillery. As commander of the 107th 
 Field Artillery and of a French artillery regiment 
 during the operations of the Thirty-second Division 
 on the Vesle River, he displayed consummate skill 
 as an artillerist and showed notable qualities of 
 leadership. Subsequently he commanded the 16th 
 Field Artillery and acted as group commander of 
 French and American artillery units, where he 
 furnished efifective support to the Infantry during 
 the St. Mihiel and Argonne-Meuse operations. 
 
 RUFFNER, ERNEST L Colonel 
 
 Medical Corps. For exceptionally meritorious 
 and distinguished services. He served as surgeon 
 of the Intermediate Section, Services of Supply, 
 having under his supervision 39 base hospital units. 
 He performed his strenuous and exacting duties in 
 an unusually efficient manner, displaying rare 
 judgment and professional attainments of the first 
 order. 
 
 RUGGLES, COLDEN L'H Colonel 
 
 For expecially meritorious and distinguished 
 service. The conception and construction of the 
 Aberdeen Proving Ground and its operation during 
 the early and most difficult period of its history are 
 a monument to his sagacity and unremitting labor. 
 
 RUSSEL, EDGAR . . . Brigadier General 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. As chief signal officer, American Expedi- 
 tionary Forces, he has shown great ability in the 
 organization and administration of his department 
 and the results attained are largely due to his zeal 
 and energy. The Signal Corps in France stands out 
 as one of the masterful accomplishments of the 
 American Expeditionary Forces, and to General 
 Russel is due the credit for its foundation and 
 organization. 
 
 RUSSELL. FREDERICK F. . . . Colonel 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and conspicuous 
 
 service. He organized and directed the Division 
 
 of Laboratories and Infectious Diseases of the 
 
 Surgeon General's Office during the present war 
 and thereby contributed in great measure to the 
 efficiency of the military forces. 
 
 RUSSELL, GEORGE M Colonel 
 
 Field Artillery. For exceptionally meritorious 
 and distinguished services. As assistant chief of 
 staff, G-2, of the 5th Army Corps, he directed the 
 activities of the Intelligence Section with marked 
 skill and untiring energy. By effecting the collec- 
 tion and dissemination of timely and accurate in- 
 formation, he was an important factor in the 
 successes achieved by his corps. 
 
 RYAN, WILLIAM B. . . Lieutenant Colonel 
 Engineer Corps. For exceptionally meritorious 
 and distinguished services. In charge of the ton- 
 nage section of G-1, General Headquarters, he per- 
 formed services of great value to the American 
 Expeditionary Forces. Later, as supervisor of 
 cargo and supplies at the port of Marseilles, by his 
 zeal and energy he overcame all obstacles and 
 successfully accomplished his important task. 
 
 ROUMANIA 
 
 TEIUSANU, LIVIUS D Major 
 
 Roumanian Army. For exceptionally merito- 
 rious and conspicuous service rendered the United 
 States Army while serving as miUtary attach^ to the 
 Roumanian Legation, Washington. 
 
 SALMON. THOMAS W Colonel 
 
 Medical Corps. For exceptionally meritorious 
 and distinguished services. He has, by his constant, 
 tireless, and conscientious work, as well as by his 
 unusual judgment, done much to conserve man 
 power for active front-Une work. Of special value 
 was his demonstration that war neurosis could be 
 treated in advanced sanitary units with greater 
 success than in base hospitals. 
 
 SALTZMAN, CHARLES MoK. . . Colonel 
 Formerly brigadier general. For exceptionally 
 meritorious and conspicuous service. While as- 
 signed to duty in the Air Service he voluntarily 
 undertook and successfully accompUshed the diffi- 
 cult task, in the face of many obstacles, of preparing 
 an organization for the procurement and supply 
 of Signal Corps equipment for the Army. 
 
 SANBORN, JOSEPH BROWN . . . Colonel 
 Infantry. For exceptionally meritorious and dis- 
 tinguished services. He commanded the 131st 
 Infantry during all its campaigns against the 
 enemy, displaying military leadership of a high or- 
 der. His unremitting zeal and tactical skill were 
 largely responsible for the success of his regiment in 
 combat. 
 
 SCHMITT, WILLIAM J. . First Lieutenant 
 Quartermaster Corps. For exceptionally meri- 
 torious and conspicuous services. While serving 
 in the regulating stations at Creil, Noisy-le-Sec, 
 St. Dizier, and Metz, he showed untiring appUca- 
 tion in his devotion to duty. He remained con- 
 tinually on duty during nightly bombardments at 
 Creil, performing ably the important tasks as- 
 signed to him. During the battle of Ch&teau- 
 Thierry and during the St. Mihiel and Argonne- 
 Meuse offensives, by his energetic action, he aided 
 materially in the maintenance of a steady flow of 
 supplies to the troops at the front, at all times 
 showing marked ability and initiative when faced 
 with difficult problems of transportation arising 
 from the evacuation of the wounded. He rendered 
 valuable service to the Government. 
 
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 SCOTT, FRANK 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and conspicuous 
 services in assisting in organizing and as chairman 
 of the Munitions Standards Board and the General 
 Munitions Board. He was later first chairman of 
 the War Industries Board. He thus contributed 
 greatly in developing the War Department's 
 programs. 
 
 SCOTT, HUGH L Major General 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and conspicuous 
 service as Chief of Staff in advocating and per- 
 sistently urging the adoption of the selective- 
 service law and as commanding general, Camp 
 Dix, N. J., in organizing and training the divisions 
 and miscellaneous troops committed to his care 
 during the war. 
 
 SCOTT, WALTER DILL .... Colonel 
 For especially meritorious and conspicuous 
 service in originating, organizing, and putting into 
 operation the system of classification of enlisted 
 I)ersonDel now used in the United States Army. 
 
 SEAMAN, A. OWEN Colonel 
 
 General Staff. For exceptionally meritorious and 
 conspicuous service in the very efficient operation 
 of the Motor Transport Corps, and in accomplish- 
 iBg the standardization of motor vehicles in the 
 Army. 
 
 SEAMAN, GILBERT E Colonel 
 
 Infantry. For exceptionally meritorious and 
 distinguished services. After serving with conspic- 
 uous success as division surgeon of the 32d Division, 
 he became chief surgeon, 6th Army Corps, and in 
 this capacity was an important factor in the es- 
 tablishment of effective measures for treating nu- 
 merous sick and wounded. Fitted for his exacting 
 duties by wide experience and unusual ability, 
 he rendered services of great value to the American 
 Expeditionary Forces. 
 
 SEWELL, JOHN S Colonel 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. In command of a regiment of Engineers 
 and later as commander of the base port of St. 
 Nazaire he displayed high engineering skill and 
 long practical experience in the management of 
 men. His genius, together with his great energy 
 and devotion to duty, contributed largely to the 
 successful development and efficient operation of 
 that base. 
 
 SHALLENBERGER, MARTIN C. . . . 
 
 Lieutenant Colonel 
 
 Infantry. For exceptionally meritorious and 
 distinguished services. As assistant chief of staff, 
 G-1, of the 3d Corps, during the Argonne-Meuse 
 offensive by his tireless efforts, marked organizing 
 ability, and keen application to his numerous 
 duties, he contributed in a large measure to the 
 successes attained by his corps, rendering valuable 
 services to the American Expeditionary Forces. 
 
 SHANKS, D. C Major General 
 
 Fot especially meritorious and conspicuous 
 service in the administration of the port of em- 
 barkation, Hoboken, N. J., in connection with the 
 shipment of troops overseas. 
 
 SHANNON, EDWARD C Colonel 
 
 Infantry. For exceptionally meritorious and 
 distinguished services. As commanding officer 
 of the 11th Infantry, he proved himself a forceful 
 and capable mihtary leader. Maintaining at all 
 times a high degree of efficiency in his regiment, he 
 contributed materially to the successes achieved 
 by the 28th Division in its operations against the 
 enemy, rendering services of distinction to the 
 American Expeditionary Forces. 
 
 SHAUGHNESSY, EDWARD HENRY 
 
 Army Transportation Corp^. ^'Sr'eTc^elt^oS 
 mentonous and distinguished ser^^ces "^SeS 
 successively as general superintendent, general 
 manager, and Acting Deputy Director General of 
 Transportation, by his energy, zeal and able 
 management he rendered services of the highest 
 type to the Transportation Corps of the Am^fican 
 Expeditionary Forces. In the performanc? o? his 
 manifold duties . he constantly displayed marked 
 enthusiasm, originahty. and sound judgment! 
 
 SHAW, Doctor ANNA HOWARD 
 
 Deceased. For especially meritorious and con- 
 spicuous services as chairman of the Woman's 
 Committee of the Council of National DeS 
 She co-ordinated the mobiUzation and organfzarion 
 of women throughout the country in every ph^e 
 of war work, including the securing of women to 
 some of the various branches of the Army. 
 
 SHEARMAN. LAWRENCE H. . . . 
 
 Member of American Inter-Allied Maritime 
 Council. For exceptionally meritorious and Sstbi! 
 guished services as civilian member of the First 
 Section of the General Staff, American Expedition- 
 ary Forces. He p aced his mature experience and 
 his extensive techmcal and business knowledge of 
 the shipping indusry at the disposal of the American 
 Expeditionary Forces during a period of seS 
 months when tonnage and shipping problems were 
 of the most vital importance. His clear vision, sound 
 advice, and unfaihng energy and loyalty were of 
 the greatest value to his country and to the aUied 
 
 SHELBY. EVAN Colonel 
 
 Quartermaster Corps. For exceptionally meri- 
 torious and distinguished service as chief of the con- 
 tracts branch of the Office of the Chief of Con- 
 struction Division. In foljowing up contracts, aiding 
 in their interpretation adjustingdifferences between 
 the contractors and the Government, and advising 
 on niatters of procedure and the rights of the nartiea 
 involved, he has displayed sound judgment, marked 
 professional attainments, and extraordinarjJcapadty 
 for sustained and unremitting labor. i«*"''J' 
 
 SHEPHERD. WILLIAM E. Jr 
 
 Lieutenant Colonel 
 
 a„?'!}^*^*'-'l''^i ^°^ exceptionally meritorious 
 »to1f ^ ^ l""?^^"* ser^aces. As assistant chief of 
 staff, 3rd Section, of the 5th Army Corns and as 
 chief of staff of artillery of that corps, by fis marked 
 mihtary attainments and devotion to hi^ eSng 
 duties he ably planned the employment of the corp! 
 of artiUery in its operations against the enemy ren- 
 
 ilT^oZ^Wortr^' ""^^'^ *« '""^ ^--<=- Ex- 
 SHOCKLEY, M. A. W Colonel 
 
 o.S^H^V^''^ ^°u^f ^9^ exceptionaUy meritorious 
 and distingmshed services. As a member of the 5th 
 Section. General Staff, he displayed sound judgment 
 and admimstratiye ability in organizing, supervising 
 and inspecting the various sanitary schools and in 
 conductang the samtary training of troops. He also 
 initiated and planned the prehminary organization 
 of schools for instruction in civileducationalsubjects. 
 estabhshed after the cessation of hostilities, rendering 
 Forces ^^^^'^^^ *° *^^ American Expeditionary 
 
 SHORT. WALTER C Colonel 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 ser^ces. Attached to the Fifth Section. General 
 bta,ff. General Headquarters, American Expedi- 
 ditionary Forces, he rendered conspicuous service in 
 inspecting and reporting upon front-line conditions 
 pertaimng to the work of his section. During the St 
 Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne operations of the Ist 
 
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 483 
 
 Army Corps he efficiently directed the instruction 
 and training of machine-gun units at every available 
 opportunity during rest periods. Later, as assist- 
 ant chief of staff, G-5, 3d Army, he manifested the 
 same assiduous devotion to duty in organizing 
 schools, conducting necessary inspections, and carry- 
 ing out the intensive training program. 
 
 SHREEVE, HERBERT E. Lieutenant Colonel 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. As officer in charge of the Division of Re- 
 search and Inspection of the Signal Corps, at Paris, 
 he rendered exceptionally valuable service, resulting 
 in marked improvement in the efficiency of Signal 
 Corps equipment. By his exact scientific know- 
 ledge and inventive genius he assisted in solving 
 problems arising both at the front and in the Services 
 of Supply. 
 
 SHULER, GEORGE K Major 
 
 U. S. M. C. For exceptionally meritorious and 
 distinguished services. In command of the 3d 
 Battalion, 6th Regiment, U. S. M. C, he displayed 
 leadership of the highest order and marked tactical 
 ability, resulting in the capture by his command of 
 large numbers of prisoners and machine guns in the 
 battles at Blanc Mont and St. Etienne, France. In 
 the advance to the north from Sommerance he 
 showed rare judgment in maneuvering his battalion 
 in a difficult position, making important captures of 
 field artillery. Fearless, aggressive, and able, he 
 twice accomplished missions of vital importance with 
 brilliant success. 
 
 SIBERT. WILLIAM L. . . Major General 
 
 For especially meritorious and conspicuous service 
 in the organization and administration of the 
 Chemical Warfare Service, contributory to the 
 successful prosecution of the war. 
 
 SIGERFOOS, EDWARD . Brigadier General 
 Deceased. For exceptionally meritorious and 
 distinguished services. He organized the Army 
 School of the Line at Langres, and as its command- 
 ant displayed unceasing energy and marked niihtary 
 and executive abiUty in directing its activities. 
 Through the thorough instruction furnished by this 
 school, he contributed materially to the combat 
 efficiency of line troops, thereby rendering services 
 of inestimable value to the American Expeditionary 
 Forces. 
 
 SILER, JOSPEH F Colonel 
 
 Medical Corps. For exceptionally meritorious 
 and distinguished services. He has been in charge 
 of the Laboratory Service of the American Expedi- 
 tionary Forces. Due to his untiring zeal and high 
 professional attainments, he has been able to render 
 invaluable service in the prevention of the spread of 
 infectious disease among our troops. Under his able 
 instructions, medical officers were sent out equipped 
 to handle the new medical and surgical problems 
 of war in a manner not believed possible before the 
 present war. 
 
 SIMONDS, GEORGE S. . Brigadier General 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. He served with marked distinction as 
 chief of staff of the 2d Corps during the important 
 operations along the Hindenburg Une in the region 
 of the Sambre Canal. His great administrative 
 abiUty was shown in the excellent manner in which 
 he handled a large force of American soldiers serving 
 with the British. 
 
 SLADE, GEORGE T Colonel 
 
 Transportation Corps. For exceptionally meritor- 
 ious and distinguished services. He served with 
 marked distinction as deputy director general of 
 transportation, first with the French ministry and 
 later with the Railroad Department in the zone 
 of the services of supply. Due to his tactful nego- 
 
 tiations and zealous efforts, the Transportation 
 Department secured efficient co-operation with the 
 French railroads and was enabled to meet the tre- 
 mendous demands imposed upon it by the rapid 
 advance of our armies during the Argonne-Meuse 
 battles. 
 
 SLADEN, FRED W. . . Brigadier General 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distingmshed 
 services. While commanding the 5th Infantry Brig- 
 ade in the battle of the Marne in July and in the 
 Argonne operations in France, in October, 1918, he 
 demonstrated conspicuous qualities of ability and 
 leadership. The successes that attended the opera- 
 tions of his brigade were influenced greatly by his 
 energy, skill, and courage as a commander. 
 
 SLAUGHTER, NUGENT H. Lieutenant Colonel 
 For exceptionally meritorious and conspicuous 
 service in the very successful development of the 
 radio equipment of the United States Army. 
 
 SLIFER, HIRAM J. . . Lieutenant Colonel 
 Decea,sed. For exceptionally meritorious and 
 distinguished services. He was charged with active 
 field operations and the construction and operation 
 of the light railways of the 1st Army during the St. 
 Mihiel and Argonne-Meuse offensives. His efforts 
 were unceasing, and due to his resourcefulness and 
 exceptional executive ability, he was an important 
 factor in the successful operations of the light 
 railways, assuring for the troops of the 1st Army a 
 steady flow of munitions and supplies. 
 
 SLOCUM, STEPHEN L'H. . Lieutenant Colonel 
 Retired. For expecially meritorious and distin- 
 guished service while serving as Military Attache 
 at London, England. 
 
 SMITH, ERNEST G. . . Lieutenant Colonel 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. As chief of the Casualty Section, Control 
 Records Office, he performed with marked efficiency 
 duties of a most exacting character. With untiring 
 efforts, sound analytic ability, and masterful atten- 
 tion to detail he handled questions pertaining to 
 casualties in the American Expeditionary Forces 
 with noteworthy success. 
 
 SMITH, HARRY A. . . . Brigadier General 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. He rendered most conspicuous service as 
 commandant of the Army schools at Langres, 
 France, the success of which was in a large measure 
 due to his vision, zeal, and administrative abiUty. 
 He later showed marked executive ability as officer 
 in charge of the administration of civil affairs in the 
 German territory occupied by the American Army. 
 
 SMITH, H. C Colonel 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. As assistant Chief of Staff, in charge of the 
 Supply Section of the General Staff of the Services of 
 , Supply, he demonstrated, by his energy, zeal and 
 masterful efforts, ahigh orderof efficiency and ability. 
 He organized the Supply Section and handled, with- 
 out friction, the questions of priority and troop 
 orders, during the period of the arrival of American 
 troops in France. With a rare gift of tact and ad- 
 dress, he discharged most successfully, his many im- 
 portant duties. 
 
 SMITH, PERRIN L Colonel 
 
 Quartermaster Corps. For exceptionally meri- 
 torious and distinguished service. To his great 
 administrative abiUty, initiative, and tireless energy 
 is due in great measure the very successful practical 
 appUcation of the regulations governing the pay- 
 ment of allotments made by officers and enlisted 
 men, the handling of the various Liberty bond 
 
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 issues subscribed for through the Army allotment 
 system, and other important financial matters con- 
 nected with the Army during the emergency. 
 
 SMITH, WRIGHT Colonel 
 
 Field Artillery. For exceptonally meritorious 
 and distinguished services. As commander of the 
 13th Field Artillery he proved himself an artillerist 
 of extraordinary skill and ability. Due to his 
 energy and determination, he overcame seemingly 
 insurmountable obstacles, keeping his regiment at 
 all times on the alert in order to take its positions 
 promptly, and rendered most effective support to 
 the advancing infantry units. 
 
 SMITHER, HENRY C Colonel 
 
 Signal Corps. For exceptionally meritorious and 
 distinguished services. As assistant chief of staff, 
 in charge of the Supply Section of, the general staff 
 of the Services of Supply, he demonstrated by his 
 energy, zeal, and masterful efforts a high order of 
 efficiency and ability. He organized the Supply 
 Section and handled without friction the questions 
 of priority and troop orders, during the period of the 
 arrival of American troops in France. With a rare 
 gift of tact and address, he discharged most success- 
 fully his many important duties. 
 
 SNOW, WILLIAM J. . . . Major General 
 
 For especially meritorious and conspicuous service 
 
 in planning and executing those measures responsible 
 
 for the eflSciency of the Field Artillery during the 
 
 SNYDER, FREDERIC A Colonel 
 
 Engineer Corps. For exceptionally meritorious 
 and distinguished services. As division engineer 
 officer of the 28th Division during its participation 
 in the Aisne-Marne and the Meuse-Argonne offen- 
 sives, he solved numerous and difficult problems 
 with marked abihty. By his tireless energy in the 
 construction and maintenance of transportation 
 routes and defensive positions he contributed in no 
 small degree to the successes of the combat troops. 
 
 SOLBERT, N. OSCAR Colonel 
 
 Engineers. For especially meritorious and dis- 
 tinguished service while serving as Military Attache 
 at Copenhagen, Denmark. 
 
 SPAULDING, GEORGE R. . . . Colonel 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. He served with marked distinction as 
 commanding officer of the 305th Engineers, as 
 division engineer of the 80th Division, as chief en- 
 gineer of the 5th Corps, and as chief engineer of the 
 1st and 3rd Armies. At all times he exhibited pro- 
 fessional attainments of the highest order in hand- 
 ling the difficult problems with which he was con- 
 fronted. 
 
 SPINKS, MARCELLUS G. Brigadier General 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. By his untiring efforts, zeal, and marked 
 miUtary efficiency in the performance of duties of 
 responsibility, as senior assistant of the Inspector 
 General's Department in France, he has rendered 
 services of exceptional value to the Government. 
 
 SPRUANCE, WILLIAM C. Jr. . . Colonel 
 Ordnance Department. For exceptionally meri- 
 torious and conspicuous service as Chief of the 
 Powder Section, Production Division, of the Office 
 of the Chief of Ordnance. Later as special assist- 
 ant to the Chief of Ordnance in charge of chemicals, 
 propellants, and explosives, and chief of the Explo- 
 sives Chemicals, and Loading Division, Office of the 
 Chief of Ordnance, in which capacities he successfully 
 organized the industry of the country so as to yield 
 at all times an ample supply of powder, not only for 
 
 the needs of the United States Army, but to some 
 extent for the needs of the co-belligerents against 
 Germany. 
 
 SQUIER, GEORGE O. . . . Major General 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 service. As Chief Signal Officer he has demon- 
 strated scientific attainments of the highest order. 
 His researches and contributions to the scientific 
 equipment of the Signal Corps are noteworthy. 
 The Signal Corps under him has been an extremely 
 progressive and efficient organization. 
 
 STANBERRY, SANFORD B. Brigadier General 
 Infantry. For exceptionally meritorious and 
 distinguished services. Having taken command of 
 the 155th Infantry Brigade prior to the attack of 
 November 1, he proved himself a forceful and cap- 
 able miUtary leader. With the tactical situation 
 thoroughly in hand, by his zeal and good judgment 
 he contributed to the brilliant results attained 
 during the severe fighting in the advance toward 
 Sedan in the final phase of the Meuse-Argonne offen- 
 sive. 
 
 STANTON, CHARLES E Colonel 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. As chief disbursing officer in the office of 
 the finance division. Quartermaster Corps, at Paris, 
 he performed his duties with unremitting zeal, dis- 
 played marked administrative abiUty and accurate 
 judgment in solving problems of extraordinary 
 difficulty, rendering services of marked worth. 
 
 STARK, ALEXANDER N. . . . Colonel 
 
 Medical Corps. For exceptionally meritorious 
 and distinguished services. He served as chief 
 surgeon of the Ist Army during all its offensives, 
 charged with the organization and direction of the 
 Medical Service, involving the treatment and evac- 
 uation of many thousands of sick and wounded under 
 most adverse conditions. In this important capacity 
 he performed his duties with marked ability. With 
 good judgment, furthered by high professional 
 attainments and tireless energy, he solved the 
 difficult problems which arose, prevented much 
 suffering, and saved the fives of many among the 
 American and French wounded soldiers. 
 
 STEBBINS, HORACE C. Lieutenant Colonel 
 
 General Staff. For exceptionally meritorious 
 and distinguished services. As assistant chief of 
 staff, G-2, 3d Army Corps, he performed his impor- 
 tant duties with merited abiUty and zeal. Through 
 his efficient administration of the section, complete 
 and timely intelUgence of the enemy was promptly 
 disseminated through the combatant troops, which 
 aided materially in the successes of his corps. 
 
 STEESE. JAMES G Colonel 
 
 Engineer Corps. For exceptionally meritorious 
 and conspicuous service. As assistant to the Chief 
 of Engineers and in charge of the personnel, equip- 
 ment, construction and maps divisions of the Office 
 of the Chief of Engineers he displayed exceptional 
 ability in handUng commissioned personnel matters 
 and developed special apparatus and methods for 
 the production of aerial navigation maps. Since 
 September, 1918, the solution of the many difficult 
 problems in the organization and operation of the 
 Personnel Branch, General Staff, has been due 
 largely to his special knowledge of personnel 
 matters, his untiring zeal, good judgment, and ex- 
 ceptional administrative abihty. 
 
 STETTINIUS, EDWARD R 
 
 As Director General of Purchases for the War 
 Department, Second Assistant Secretary of War, 
 and special representative in France of the Secretary 
 of War in connnection with the procurement of 
 munitions for the American Expeditionary Forces, 
 Mr. Stettinius rendered conspicuous services. His 
 
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 485 
 
 broad vision and splendid judgment have been of 
 the greatest value to the success of the military 
 program. 
 
 STEVENS, JOHN F 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 service as head of the Railway Advisory Com- 
 mission to Russia and special adviser of the 
 Russian Ministry of Ways of Communication. In 
 the midst of revolutionary conditions he has pur- 
 sued his undertaking to rehabilitate Russia by the 
 restoration of railway traffic. In a distant country, 
 far from immediate support, he has maintained an 
 unflagging devotion to duty which is now beginning 
 to show the valuable results of his labor. 
 
 STILWELL, JOSEPH W. . Lieutenant Colonel 
 Infantry. General Staff. For exceptionally 
 meritorious and distinguished services. As assistant 
 Chief of Staff, G-2, 4th Army Corps, during the St. 
 Mihiel offensive and later during the operations in 
 the Woevre, he displayed military attainments of a 
 high order. With great energy and zeal he pursued 
 the developments of the enemy activities on the corps 
 front, securing invaluable information which assisted 
 in a marked degree in the planning of the operations. 
 He contributed by the excellent performance of his 
 task to the success of these operations. 
 
 STIMSON, Miss JULIA C 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. As chief nurse of Base Hospital No. 21 she 
 displayed marked organizing and administering 
 ability while that unit was on active service with 
 the British forces. Her devotion to duty was ex- 
 ceptional while she was chief nurse of the American 
 Red Cross in France. Upon her appointment as 
 director of nursing service of the American Expe- 
 ditionary Forces, she performed exacting duties with 
 conspicuous energy and achieved brilUant results. 
 Thousands of sick and wounded were cared for 
 properly through the efficient service she provided. 
 
 STONE, DAVID L Colonel 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. As assistant chief of staff, G-1, 3d Division ; 
 as G-1 of that organization, and later as G-1, 2d 
 Army, he performed with distinction his important 
 duties. In the action from July 5 to August 2, 1918, 
 near Ch&teau-Thierry, and in the advance to the 
 Ourcq River, he displayed tireless energy and abiUty 
 of an unusually high order in supplying troops under 
 most difficult conditions. Aggressive and resource- 
 ful, he proved equal to every emergency. 
 
 STONE, EDWARD R Colonel 
 
 Infantry. For exceptionally meritorious and 
 distinguished services. As second in command of 
 the 9th Infantry, he participated with credit in the 
 Aisne defensive, the operations in the Chateau- 
 Thierry sector, and in the Aisne-Marne offensive. 
 Subsequently, upon being placed in command of the 
 23d Infantry he led it with marked ability in the 
 St. Mihiel offensive, and by his skillful leadership 
 was largely responsible for the successes gained by 
 this regiment in the Battle of Blanc Mont Ridge and 
 the Meuse-Argonne offensive. 
 
 STRAIGHT, WILLARD D Major 
 
 Deceased. For exceptionally meritorious and 
 distinguished services. In the service of the organ- 
 ization, development, and administration of the 
 War Risk Bureau his efforts resulted in marked 
 efficiency in the handling of the large volume of in- 
 surance, as well as the numerous appUcation for 
 allotments and allowances which covered almost 
 the entire personnel of the American Expeditionary 
 Forces. As an assistant in the first section of the 
 general staff of the First Army he rendered partic- 
 ularly valuable services to the Government by his 
 great energy and high ability. 
 
 STRONG, RICHARD P Colonel 
 
 Medical Corps. For exceptionally meritorious 
 and distinguished services. Possessed of the highest 
 professional quaUfications and actuated by zealous 
 devotion to duty, he has rendered services of in- 
 estimable value to the American Expeditionary 
 Forces, notably as president of a board appointed 
 to investigate the cause of trench fever, a disease 
 which had caused serious losses to the effectives of 
 the alUed armies. The scientific research of this 
 board under his skillful direction led to the dis- 
 covery of the means by which trench fever is trans- 
 mitted and in the establishment of effective meas- 
 ures for its prevention. 
 
 SUMMERALL, CHARLES P. . Major General 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. He commanded in turn a brigade of the 
 First Division in the operations near Montdidier, 
 the First Division during the Soissons and St. 
 Mihiel offensives and in the early battles of the 
 Argonne-Meuse advance, and the Fifth Army Corps 
 in the later battles of this advance. In all of these 
 important duties his calm courage, his clear judg- 
 ment, and his soldierly character had a marked in- 
 fluence in the attainment of the successes of his 
 commands. 
 
 SUMNER, EDWIN VOSE . Lieutenant Colonel 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. As commanding office of the Air Service 
 production and assembly center at Romorantin, he 
 displayed peculiar administrative abihty in co-ordin- 
 ating the work of the many different elements at the 
 largest Air Service project in the American Expedi- 
 tionary Forces. The satisfactory results obtained 
 at Romorantin were due largely to his tireless energy 
 and skill in supervising and directing its operations. 
 His example estabUshed a spirit of teamwork and 
 accompUshment which were most marked. 
 
 SUNDERLAND, ARCHIBALD H. . . . 
 
 Brigadier General 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and conspicuous 
 service as commandant of the Coast Artillery School 
 and in the reorganization and administration of 
 that institution. He thereby enabled it to meet 
 effectively the demands made upon it for training 
 candidates for commissions in the Coast Artillery 
 Corps. 
 
 SWEENEY, WALTER C Colonel 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. As chief of staff of the 28th Division he 
 rendered conspicuously valuable services in the 
 Argonne-Meuse offensive. In the capture of the 
 strong enemy positions at le Chfine Tondu, Apre- 
 mont, Chatel-Ch^hlry, and Hill No. 244, by his 
 marked abiUty and tactical knowledge he proved 
 a material factor in the successes achieved during 
 these important operations. 
 
 SYMMONDS, CHARLES J. . . . Colonel 
 Cavalry. For exceptionally meritorious and dis- 
 tinguished services. He commanded for many 
 months the important Intermediate Storage Depot 
 at Gidvres. He successfully administered a large 
 personnel and supervised the growth of GiSvres as 
 a storage depot. He organized the system of supply 
 from that station so efficiently that there were no 
 shortages, either of food or material, at the regul- 
 ating stations dependent upon Gi^vres for supply 
 during all the active operations. 
 
 TAYLOR, BRAINERD Colonel 
 
 Motor Transport Corps. For exceptionally meri- 
 torious and distinguished services. Serving as chief 
 motor transport oflScer of the advance section, 
 S. O. S., he gave proof of excellent judgment and 
 untiring energy in the performance of his duties. 
 By his success in overcoming numerous obstacles 
 
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 involved in the transportation of supplies and troops 
 he rendered conspicuous services to the American 
 Expeditionary Forces. 
 
 TAYLOR, HARRY . . . Brigadier General 
 Engineers. For exceptionally meritorious and 
 distinguished services. Arriving in France, June 11, 
 1917, as chief engineer, American Expeditionary 
 Forces, he organized and administered the Engineer 
 Department, which included the construction of 
 wharves, depots, railways, barracks, and shelters 
 throughout the theater of operations. He continued 
 these duties with most marked and conspicuous 
 abiUty, building a complete and eflSciently function- 
 ing institution. 
 
 TEFFT, WILLIAM H. . . Lieutenant Colonel 
 Medical Corps. For exceptionally meritorious 
 and distinguished services. As commanding officer 
 of Evacuation Hospital No. 7, at Chateau Montom- 
 glaust, he performed his exacting duties with un- 
 flagging energy and marked executive abiUty. 
 Overcoming grave difficulties due to inadequate 
 personnel and equipment, he succeeded in receiving, 
 treating, and evacuating a large number of wounded 
 from the Marne offensive with notable success, 
 thereby rendering services of the utmost value to 
 the American Expeditionary Forces. 
 
 THAYER, WILLIAM S. . Brigadier General 
 Medical Corps. For exceptionally meritorious and 
 distinguished services. As chief consultant in med- 
 icine of the American Expeditionary Forces, with 
 untiring zeal he devoted his time, energy, and high 
 professional talents in promoting the organization 
 of eminent medical officers for the prosecution of 
 efficient treatment among the sick and wounded of 
 of the American Expeditionary Forces. Largely 
 through his individual efforts, the treatment of the 
 sick was so standardized, co-ordinated, and pro- 
 ficiently perfected as to result in a direct saving of 
 many lives and a consequent conservation of man 
 power and morale of these forces. 
 
 THOMAS, JOHN R. Jr Colonel 
 
 _ General Staff. For exceptionally meritorious and 
 distinguished services. As chief of the Aviation 
 Division of the Intelligence Section, he displayed 
 unusual energy and skill in the collection and dissem- 
 ination of information regarding the enemy's air 
 forces. During part of the period covered by the 
 Argonne-Meuse offensive operations he acted as head 
 of the Intelligence Section and performed the duties 
 of that position with marked ability and sound judg- 
 ment. 
 
 THOMPSON, CHARLES F. Lieutenant Colonel 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. As assistant chief of staff, G-2, of the 1st 
 Army he aided in its organization by his skill and 
 sound judgment, participating in the preliminary 
 preparations and operations at the St. Mihiel sal- 
 ient. The successes achieved by his section are 
 largely due to his high mihtary attainments, his 
 great energy, and painstaking devotion to duty. He 
 served with equal abiUty as G-2 of the 2d Army in 
 September, 1918, at all times showing great skill 
 and accompUshing results of exceptional value. 
 
 THOMPSON, Miss DORA E. . Superintendent 
 Army Nurse Corps. For exceptionally meritori- 
 ous and distinguished service. To her accuracy, 
 good judgment, and untiring devotion to duty is 
 due the splendid management of the Army Nurse 
 Corps during the emergency. 
 
 THOMPSON, JOHN T Colonel 
 
 Retired. For exceptionally meritorious and con- 
 spicuous service as Chief of the Small Arms Division 
 of the office of the Chief of Ordnance, in which 
 capacity he was charged with the design and pro- 
 duction of all small arms and ammunition thereby 
 
 supplied to The United States Army, which results 
 he achieved with such signal success that service- 
 able rifles and ample ammunition therefor were at 
 all times available for all troops ready to receive and 
 use them. 
 
 THORNE, ROBERT J 
 
 Assistant to the Acting Quartermaster General. 
 For especially meritorious and conspicuous service 
 in the reorganization of the service of supply, there- 
 by enabling the heavy demands due to an increased 
 Army to be met. 
 
 TILLMAN, SAMUEL E. . Brigadier General 
 Retired. For especially meritorious and con- 
 spicuous service as superintendent. United States 
 Military Academy, during the period of the emer- 
 gency. 
 
 TINLEY, MATHEW A Colonel 
 
 Infantry. For exceptionally meritorious and 
 distinguished services. He displayed exceptional 
 qualities of leadership in command of the 168th 
 Infantry, which under his able leadership fulfilled 
 every mission assigned to it. He was untiring in 
 energy and devotion to his important duties, acting 
 with sound judgment and initiative in times of emer- 
 gency. His conduct was an inspiration to the men 
 of his command, whom he led repeatedly in success- 
 ful engagements. 
 
 TRIPP, GUY E 
 
 As Chief of the Production Division of the Ord- 
 nance Department, and later as Assistant Chief of 
 Ordnance, Mr. Tripp displayed fine technical 
 abihty and broad judgment in systematizing 
 methods and practices resulting in the efficient co- 
 operation of industries producing articles of 
 ordnance for the Army. 
 
 TROTT. CLEMENT A Colonel 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. As chief of staff of the 5th Division, 
 through his intimate knowledge of staff duties and 
 the requirements of troops of the line, he organized 
 a staff which insuredefficient co-operation in combat. 
 His ability was shown in sound tactical directions 
 to his division, which insured successes in four 
 offensive operations. 
 
 TROWBRIDGE, AUGUSTUS Lieutenant Colonel 
 General Staff. For exceptionally meritorious and 
 distinguished services. As supervisor of the tech- 
 nique of flash and sound ranging, by his complete 
 scientific knowledge and keen devotion to his im- 
 portant duties he rendered services of great value. 
 IDue to his good judgment and painstaking energy, 
 suitable personnel was selected and properly trained 
 in the efficient operation of the Flash and Sound 
 Ranging Service of the American Expeditionary 
 Forces. 
 
 TRUESDELL, KARL . . Lieutenant Colonel 
 Signal Corps. For exceptionally meritorious and 
 distinguished services. As signal officer of the Ist 
 Division and the 5th Army Corps he displayed high 
 professional attainments and unflagging zeal. By 
 his skill in directing the construction and main- 
 tenance of extensive telephone and wireless systems 
 he contributed materially to the success of combat 
 operations. 
 
 TURNBULL, SAMUEL J Major 
 
 Medical Corps. For exceptionally meritorious 
 and distinguished services. As commanding officer 
 of Evacuation Hospital No. 9 he performed his 
 exacting duties with notable success. Overcoming 
 numerous obstacles, by his keen foresight and ad- 
 ministrative ability, he was instrumental in se- 
 curing the prompt evacuation and effective treat- 
 ment of a large number of sick and wounded. 
 
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 TUTTLE, ARNOLD DWIGHT . . Colonel 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. In his capacity as assistant to the chief 
 surgeon, and later as a member of the General 
 Staff, American Expeditionary Forces, he super- 
 vised the preparation of hospitalization plans and 
 their execution and assisted in the evacuation of 
 sick and wounded from the battle fields in such 
 manner as to greatly increase the efficiency of his 
 department. 
 
 TYLER, MAX CLAYTON .... Colonel 
 Corps of Engineers. For exceptionally meri- 
 torious and conspicuous service. As executive 
 officer and military advisor to the Director Gen- 
 eral of Military railways, he has displayed high pro- 
 fessional attainments and given valuable assistance 
 in procuring personnel and equipment for the railway 
 service abroad. 
 
 TYNER. GEORGE PARKER . . . Colonel 
 Cavalry. For exceptionally meritorious and dis- 
 tinguished services. He served first as assistant 
 G-4 of the Ist Army and later as G-4 of the 2d Army. 
 He rendered devoted, skillful, and efficient service 
 in the supply of the 1st and 2d Armies during the 
 St. Mihiel offensive in the Forest of Argonne and in 
 the Woevre. His painstaking and tireless energy 
 contributed materially to the success of these opera- 
 tions. 
 
 TYSON, LAWRENCE D. . Brigadier General 
 Infantry. For exceptionally meritorious and dis- 
 tinguished services. He commanded with distinction 
 the 59th Infantry Brigade throughout its training 
 period and during its active operations against the 
 enemy. His determination and skill as a military 
 leader were reflected in the successes of his brigade 
 in the attack and capture of Brancourt and Pr6- 
 mont where a large number of prisoners and much 
 material fell into our hands. He rendered services 
 of great worth to the American Expeditionary 
 Forces. 
 
 ULIO, JAMES A. . . . Lieutenant Colonel 
 Infantry. For exceptionally meritorious and dis- 
 tinguished services. As assistant chief of staff, G-1, 
 of the 4th Corps, he showed marked organizing and 
 administrative ability. By his tireless efforts and 
 ceaseless energy he contributed in a large degree to 
 the successes achieved by the 4th Corps in the Toul 
 sector and in the battles of the St. Mihiel salient. 
 Later he handled with great success the evacuation 
 and feeding of French civilians in the occupied 
 territory recovered from the enemy, rendering in- 
 valuable services to the American Expeditionary 
 Forces. 
 
 UPTON, LA ROY S. . . Brigadier General 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. He commanded with conspicuous ability 
 the 9th Infantry in the trench sector south of Verdun 
 and in all its operations before Chateau-Thierry. 
 In the campaign north of Verdun, in October, as 
 commander of the 57th Brigade, he exhibited qual- 
 ities of brilliant leadership, successfully participating 
 in the battles at Molle-ville Farm, Grand Montague, 
 Etraye, and in those east of the Meuse. At all tirnes 
 he remained near his front lines, personally directing 
 the attacks and serving as a constant inspiration to 
 his men. 
 
 VAN DEMAN, RALPH H. . . . Colonel 
 
 General Staff. For especially meritorious and 
 distinguished service as Chief of the Military In- 
 telligence Branch, General Staff, in organizing the 
 Intelligence Service of the Army in the United 
 States. To his ability, untiring zeal, and devotion 
 to duty the building up of a very efficient Intelli- 
 gence Service of the Army was largely due. 
 
 VANDERBILT, CORNELIUS Brigadier General 
 Discharged. For exceptionally meritorious and 
 distinguished services as Commanding Officer, 102d 
 Engineers and as Engineer Officer of the 27th Divi- 
 sion. His marked qualities of leadership and thor- 
 ough training and instruction developed a high 
 state of military efficiency in his command, as 
 demonstrated throughout its entire service. 
 
 VAN NATTA, THOMAS F. . Lieutenant Colonel 
 Cavalry. For especially meritorious and distin- 
 guished service while serving as Military Attache at 
 Havana, Cuba. 
 
 VAN VOORHIS. DANIEL .... Colonel 
 General Staff. For exceptionally meritorious and 
 conspicuous service as Chief of Staff at the Port of 
 Embarkation, Newport News, Va. His services in 
 governing and controlling the troop-movement 
 branch at the Port of Embarkation materially aided 
 in the efficient transport of troops and supplies over- 
 seas. 
 
 VAUCLAIN, SAMUEL 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and conspicuous 
 service. He assisted in organizing the Munitions 
 Standards Board and waschairman of a subcommittee 
 of that board which later became subcommittee of 
 the War Industries Board. He rendered valuable 
 assistance in developing the War Department's 
 program as to artillery and rifles. 
 
 VAUGHAN, VICTOR C Colonel 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and conspicuous 
 service. During his service in the Office of the 
 Surgeon General his contributions of advice and in- 
 formation have been of great value to the Army in 
 connection with the control of communicable dis- 
 eases. During the recent epidemic of influenza, in 
 particular, his work was of extreme value. 
 
 VIDMER, GEORGE Colonel 
 
 Cavalry. For exceptionally meritorious and dis- 
 tinguished services. As commander of the 306th 
 Infantry he demonstrated marked ability as a 
 miUtary leader. His sound judgment and tireless 
 energy were largely responsible for the successes 
 which his regiment port to the advancing infantry 
 units. 
 
 VINCETT, GEORGE H. . Lieutenant Colonel 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distingiiished 
 services. As chief of construction and operation of 
 the car-erecting plant at La Rochelle he performed 
 with credit a task of great magnitude. By his skill 
 in organizing labor and abiUty in imbuing the men 
 with enthusiasm, he was enabled to increase greatly 
 the output of his plant. The persistent high quality 
 of the duty performed by him greatly facilitated the 
 major operations of the American Armies in thefield. 
 
 VORIS, ALVIN C Colonel 
 
 Signal Corps. For exceptionally meritorious and 
 distinguished services. As chief signal officer, suc- 
 cessively, of the Ist Division, the First Corps, and 
 the Third Army, he rendered conspicuous services. 
 With tireless energy and indefatigable zeal he per- 
 formed a task of great magnitude, insuring at all 
 times the installation and maintenance of commun- 
 ications throughout the Marne and Argonne-Meuse 
 offensives, contributing in a marked degree to the 
 successes attained. 
 
 WADHAMS, SANFORD H. . . . Colonel 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. In his capacity as assistant to the chief 
 surgeon, American Expeditionary Forces, and later 
 as a member of the General Staff he ably supervised 
 the hospitaUzation and evacuation activities of the 
 Medical Corps in advanced areas. By his timely 
 
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 anticipation of requirements he assisted in a marked 
 degree the support of our operations against the 
 enemy. 
 
 WADSWORTH, ELIOT 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 service. As vice chairman of the Central Commit- 
 tee, American Red Cross, he brought the great 
 problem of systematized reUef for our armies, those 
 of the AlUes, and for the stricken people of Europe 
 to an eminently successful solution. By earnest, 
 unselfish concentration of high faculties of organiza- 
 tion and control he helped most materially to con- 
 serve life and reconstitute the wastage of war in the 
 devastated areas, and made it possible to express 
 the generosity of the American people in terms of 
 substantial helpfulness. 
 
 WAINER, MAX R. . . Lieutenant Colonel 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. As assistant to the quartermaster at 
 Nevers, by his zeal and rare talent for organization 
 he contributed in a large measure to the prompt and 
 eflBcient operation of the first advance supply depot 
 of the American Expeditionary Forces. Later he 
 proved himself sound in judgment and of excep- 
 tional ability when he organized and operated the 
 classification depot at Blois. He showd marked dis- 
 cernment and determination in the reclassification 
 and assignment of commissioned personnel, perform- 
 ing most exacting duties with brilliant success. 
 
 WALKER, MERIWETHER L. Brigadier General 
 Engineer Corps. For exceptionally meritorious 
 and distinguished services. As Chief of Motor 
 Transport Service he rendered services of much 
 value. With tireless energy he assailed an important 
 task, and by his zealous efforts met all difficulties 
 arising from irregular shipments and lack of ade- 
 quate material, successfully organizing the motor 
 Transport Service, and brought it to a high state of 
 eflSciency, thereby materially assisting in thesolution 
 of the important problem of transportation in the 
 American Expeditionary Forces. 
 
 WALKER, WILLIAM H Colonel 
 
 Chemical Warfare Service. For exceptionally 
 meritorious and conspicuous service. His extra- 
 ordinary technical ability, untiring industry, and 
 great zeal have enabled remarkable results to be 
 achieved in the Production Division of the Chemical 
 Warfare Service in the face of many obstacles en- 
 countered. 
 
 WALLACE, WILLIAM B. . Lieutenant Colonel 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 service. As a member of the American Section, Su- 
 preme War Council, he has rendered invaluable 
 service in handUng with especial ability and good 
 judgment matters of the greatest importance to all 
 the aUied and associated Governments. 
 
 WALSH, ROBERT D. . . Brigadier General 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. In command of the important base ports 
 of St. Nazaire and Bordeaux, France, and as deputy 
 director general of transportation, his services have 
 been characterized by exceptional ability, energy, 
 and devotion to duty. 
 
 WARD, CABOT . . . Lieutenant Colonel 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. As assistant chief of staff, in charge of the 
 Intelligence Section of the Services of Supply, he has 
 rendered services of the most valuable character. 
 He has handled with great efficiency the important 
 task of counterespionage throughout the American 
 Expeditionary Forces and in the neighboring neutral 
 countries. In this service he showed marked ability, 
 combined with superior military knowledge. 
 
 WARD, FRANKLIN W Colonel 
 
 Discharged. For exceptionally meritorious and 
 distinguished service as Division Adjutant and 
 Acting Chief of Stafif of the 27th Division, and as 
 Commanding Officer of the 106th Infantry. As 
 Commanding Officer, 106th Infantry, his personal 
 courage, determination and thoroughness in the 
 handling of his regiment under heavy fire during 
 the battle of LeSeUe River in the Somme Offensive 
 of October, 1918, were conspicuous. 
 
 WATKINS, LEWIS H Colonel 
 
 Engineers. For exceptionally meritorious and 
 distinguished services. As Assistant Chief of Staff, 
 G-5, 1st Army, he performed exacting duties with 
 marked energy and ability, achieving valuable re- 
 sults. Notwithstanding his many duties, he arranged 
 to aidG-3, 1st Army, in the preparation of plans for 
 important operations. By his especial ability 
 military attainments, and painstaking devotion to 
 the tasks assigned to him he contributed in a marked 
 degree to the successes achieved by our troops. 
 
 WEBB, GEORGE H Colonel 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. He was entrusted with the execution of 
 some of thelargestconstructionenterprisesinFrance. 
 Confronted by difficulties of labor, material, and 
 equipment, he set about his task with ceaseless 
 energy, and by his resourcefulness, initiative, and 
 skill he overcame all obstacles and completed these 
 difficult projects with great success. 
 
 WEIGEL, WILLIAM . . , Major General 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. As commander of a brigade of the Twenty- 
 eighth Division in the fighting on the Vesle of 
 August, 1918, he inspired confidence by his constant 
 activities and his aggressive pressing of the enemy 
 at every opportunity, which resulted in driving the 
 hostile forces across the Vesle northward toward the 
 Aisne. 
 
 WELBORN, IRA C Colonel 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and conspicuous 
 service in the organization and administration of the 
 Tanks Corps. 
 
 WELCH, WILLIAM H Colonel 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and conspicuous 
 service. From his rich experience in scientific med- 
 icine, sanitation, pubhc health and medical education 
 he helped materially in guiding the medical profes- 
 sion both in and out of the army safely through 
 the many difficulties of war. 
 
 WELLS, BRIANT H. . . Brigadier General 
 Infantry. For exceptionally meritorious and 
 distinguished services. As chief of staff of the 4th 
 Army Corps while it was in the front line in the 
 Woevre he displayed military attainments of a high 
 order in the planning of operations. Both then and 
 subsequently, during the march to the Rhine and 
 the occupation of German territory, his service was 
 marked by tireless seal, excellent judgment, and 
 whole-hearted devotion to the performance of im- 
 portant tasks. 
 
 WELLS, FREDERICK B Colonel 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and conspicuous 
 service. In the organization and operation of the 
 entire storage system for the Army, he has displayed 
 marked ability, energy, and application, to which 
 are due in a large measure, the satisfactory results 
 attained. 
 
 WELSH, ROBERT S Colonel 
 
 Deceased. For exceptionally meritorious and dis- 
 tinguished services. He commanded the 314th Field 
 Artillery, which later became part of the 3d Corps. 
 
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 489 
 
 He rendered exceptionally efficient service with the 
 80th Division, taking part in all operations of that 
 division. He displayed a high order of leadership 
 and exhibited those masterful qualities of a comman- 
 der which insure success. Later assigned to the 3d 
 Corps, his devotion to duty and high professional 
 attainments were again revealed. 
 
 WESTERVELT, WILLIAM I. Brigadier General 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. As assistant to the chief of Artillery, through 
 his initiative, organizing ability, and comprehensive 
 knowledge of the technique and tactics of Artillery 
 in all its Branches, and particularly through his 
 complete knowledge of Artillery material, he has 
 rendered services of exceptional value to the Govern- 
 ment. 
 
 WESTNEDGE, JOSEPH B Colonel 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. With signal ability he commanded the 
 126th Infantry from the date of its organization to 
 its final engagement during the Meuse-Argonne 
 offensive, inspiring the members of his command by 
 his personal courage and indefatigable zeal; he kept 
 his regiment efficiently organized at all times, as 
 demonstrated by the successful results obtained in 
 its operations against the enemy. During his serv- 
 ice at the front he contracted a disease which sub- 
 sequently proved fatal. 
 
 WHITE, HERBERT H. .. Lieutenant Colonel 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. As executive officer of the 4th Section, 
 General Staff, General Headquarters, American 
 Expeditionary Forces, he was initimately associated 
 with the organization of the Services of Supply and 
 their direction. By his energy, ability and good 
 judgment in the discharge of important and arduous 
 duties he greatly assisted in the successful operations 
 of the Services of Supply in support of the forces in 
 the field. 
 
 WHITEHEAD, HENRY C. . . . Colonel 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. During the period of organization of the 
 American Expeditionary Forces he rendered service 
 of a superior order in the planning and the organi- 
 tion of the Air Service. As chief of staff. Air Service, 
 he displayed sound judgment and great abihty in 
 solving the many problems with which he was con- 
 fronted. Throughout the entire duration of the 
 war his high professional attainments and untiring 
 zeal have materially promoted the efficiency of the 
 Air Service. 
 
 WHITFIELD, ROBERT .... Colonel 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 service. While on duty with the operations branch 
 of the Operations Division, General Staff, he was 
 charged with a multitude of exacting and very 
 responsible duties, all of which he performed with 
 conspicuous accuracy and thoroughness. 
 
 WHITMAN, WALTER M. . . . Colonel 
 
 Infantry. For exceptionally meritorious and dis- 
 tinguished services. He commanded with marked 
 distinction the 325th Infantry throughout its period 
 of service in France. An able and aggressive leader, 
 he achieved eminent success in all the missions 
 assigned to him, contributing materially to the 
 achievements of his division. 
 
 WHITSON, M. J Colonel 
 
 Quartermaster Corps. For exceptionally meri- 
 torious and distinguished service while officer in 
 charge of the building branch of the Construction 
 Division of the Army. Colonel Whitson's task was 
 of staggering magnitude and its successful accom- 
 plishment was in a great measure due to his qual- 
 ities of organization, leadership, technical know- 
 ledge, and untiring energy. 
 
 WICKES, FORSYTH Major 
 
 Infantry. For exceptionally meritorious and dis- 
 tinguished services. He showed rare abiUty in the 
 preliminary organization of the American Liaison 
 Service and wide comprehension of the importance 
 of forward interallied liaison. While attached to 
 French divisions in Uaison with the 1st American 
 Division he performed exacting duties of a dehcate 
 nature with energy and tact, achievingsignal success. 
 He aided materially in the maintenance of cordial 
 relations between the French and American miUtary 
 authorities, his service being continuously marked 
 by abiUty, sound judgment, and devotion to duty. 
 
 WILGUS, WILLIAM J Colonel 
 
 Regimental Transportation Corps. For excep- 
 tionally meritorious and distinguished services as 
 delegate of the Special Rail way Commission, Director 
 General of MiUtary Railways, and Deputy Director 
 General of Transportation. In all of these positions 
 he has demonstrated exceptional ability and untiring 
 energy. The foundation of the Army Transportation 
 Service was largely due to his vision and remark- 
 able judgment. He has shown a degree of devotion 
 to duty far above any calls which would have been 
 made upon him by military authority. 
 
 WILKINS, HARRY E. . Lieutenant Colonel 
 Formerly Brigadier General, Quartermaster 
 Corps. For exceptionally meritorious and conspic- 
 usous service while in charge of the General Supply 
 Depot, New York City. 
 
 WILLCUTT, J. N Colonel 
 
 Quartermaster Corps. For exceptionally meri- 
 torious and distinguished service. As officer in 
 charge of the construction of the National Guard 
 camps he displayed quahties of leadership, energy, 
 administrative ability, and devotion to duty, which 
 rendered possible the housing of the National 
 Guard troops in an incredibly short space of time. 
 Later he served with conspicuous success as Chief 
 of the Procurement Branch of the Construction 
 Division of the Army. 
 
 WILLIAMS, CLARENCE C. . Major General 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. An officer of high professional attainments, 
 who rendered particularly valuable services in the 
 organization of the ordnance department of the 
 American Expeditionary Forces and exhibited 
 unusual abiUty in arranging for the procurement of 
 of srdnance material and ammunition for the 
 American Army in Europe. 
 
 WILLIAMS, EZEKIEL J Colonel 
 
 Infantry. For exceptionally meritorious and dis- 
 tinguished services. He served with distinction as 
 chief of staff of the 36th Division from the date of 
 its organization to the date of departure from France. 
 He performed his manifold duties with unflagging 
 energy and notable abiUty, rendering services of 
 striking value to the American Expeditionary 
 Forces. 
 
 WILLIAMS, HERBERT O. . Lieutenant Colonel 
 Inspector General's Department. For excep- 
 tionally meritorious and conspicuous service. As 
 an officer of the Inspector General's Department 
 his rare efficiency, fearlessness, and good judgment 
 in the inspection of large commands and in the 
 investigation and solution of intricate problems 
 presenting unusual difficulties, have been of the 
 greatest value and have materiaUy facilitated the 
 operations of the War Department and of the Army 
 during the emergency. 
 
 WILLIAMS, RICHARD H. . . . Colonel 
 Coast Artillery Corps. For exceptionally meri- 
 torious and distingmshed services. As G-2, Ist 
 Army Corps, he displayed rare abiUty in the organ- 
 
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 ization and administration of that section, being 
 tireless in the energy with which he handled each 
 problem during successive offensives. Later as G-2, 
 3d Army, he achieved brilliant successes when con- 
 fronted with duties of a most exacting and difficult 
 nature, accompUshing all by his zeal and ability. 
 
 WILLS, DAVIS B Major 
 
 U. S. M. C. As chief paymaster of the U. S. M. C, 
 he performed arduous and complex duties under 
 most trying conditions. Displaying rare initiative 
 and administrative ability, he organized and con- 
 ducted his department in such a manner as to relieve 
 combat units of a mass of detail and administrative 
 work. He was tireless in devotion to duty, able in 
 its execution. 
 
 WILMER, WILLIAM H Colonel 
 
 Medical Corps. For exceptionally meritorious 
 and distinguished services. As surgeon in charge of 
 medical research laboratories. Air Service, American 
 Expeditionary Forces, since September, 1918, he has 
 rendered most distinguished service. His thorough 
 knowledge of the psychology of flying officers and 
 the expert tests applied efficiently and intelligently 
 under his direction have done much to decrease the 
 number of accidents at the flying schools in France 
 and have established standards and furnished indi- 
 cations which will be of inestimablevaluein all future 
 work to determine the quaUfications of pilots and ob- 
 servers. The data collected by him is an evidence 
 of his ability, his painstaking care, and of his thor- 
 ough qualifications for the important work entrusted 
 to him. The new methods, instruments, and appli- 
 ances devised under his direction for testing candi- 
 dates for pilots and observers have attracted the at- 
 tention and been the subject of enthusiastic com- 
 mentby officers of the allied services and will be of 
 great importance in promoting the safety and more 
 rapid development of aerial navigation. 
 
 WILSON. GEORGE K Colonel 
 
 _ Infantry. For exceptionally meritorious and dis- 
 tinguished services. As assistant chief of staff in 
 charge of the administrative section of the general 
 staff, first of a division, later a corps, and finally of 
 an army, he displayed marked ability in every 
 capacity in which he was employed. By his thor- 
 ough knowledge and grasp of his duties he became 
 a material factor in the successful operations of his 
 several departments. 
 
 WILSON, WILLIAM H Colonel 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. He displayed extensive scientific knowl- 
 edge, together with a keen practical grasp of con- 
 ditions as artillery inspector with the first battaUon 
 of American Railway Artillery in action against the 
 enemy. As a member of a training section, he 
 was at all times energetic and tactful in the supervi- 
 sion of training of railway, tractor, trench and anti- 
 aircraft artillery. As its executive officer, he organ- 
 ized and conducted an item of the general system 
 of the training section, being tireless in devotion to 
 his important duties. 
 
 WILSON, WALTER K Colonel 
 
 For especially meritorious and conspicuous service 
 in the organization and administration of the cable 
 service of the War Department in the United States, 
 thereby enabling that service to meet the excessive 
 demands made upon it during the war. 
 
 WINANS, EDWIN B. . . Brigadier General 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. He showed marked efficiency and excellent 
 judgment while commanding the 64th Infantry 
 Brigade in the actions at the Second battle of the 
 Marne, in the attack and capture of Juvigny, and in 
 the operations at Bois de la Morine, Bois de Ch6ne 
 Seo, and BantheviUe Woods. In these actions, and 
 
 by his tactical ability, he was always master of the 
 situation and executed his plans with a confidence 
 that was an inspiration to his troops. 
 
 WINGATE, GEORGE ALBERT .... 
 
 Brigadier General 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. By his skill in directing the support of the 
 action by the Divisional Artillery on the Meuse in 
 September and at Chateau d'Aulnois and Marche- 
 ville in October and November, 1918, his judgment 
 proved to be an important factor in the success of 
 those actions. He selected in person many excellent 
 battery positions, under enemy fire, with unusual 
 skill and ability. 
 
 WINN, CHARLES D Colonel 
 
 Coast Artillery Corps. For exceptionally meri- 
 torious and distinguished services. As commanding 
 officer of the 300th Field Artillery, he displayed 
 high quahties of leadership. Maintaining a high 
 standard of efficiency and morale in his regiment, 
 he constantly kept his command in close proximity 
 to the attacking infantry, furnishing it accurate and 
 timely support, furthering its rapid advance, and 
 contributing to the successes gained. 
 
 WINN, FRANK L Major General 
 
 Infantry. For exceptionally meritorious and dis- 
 tinguished services. As commander of the 177th 
 Infantry Brigade and later of the 89th Division, he 
 displayed military attainments of a high order and 
 achieved signal successes. In the St. Mihiel and 
 Meuse-Argonne offensives he accompanied the 
 assaulting battalions and placed them on their ob- 
 jectives, inspiring all by his personal courage and 
 gaining their confidence by his exceptional tactical 
 skill and ability as a leader. At all times he was 
 tireless in energy, showing keen judgment and in- 
 itiative in handhng difficult situations. 
 
 WINSLOW, E. EVELETH . . . Colonel 
 
 Formerly brigadier general. For exceptionally 
 meritorious and conspicuous service. While in 
 charge of the military section of the Office of the 
 Chief of Engineers during the early period of the 
 war his services were marked by the energy, zeal 
 and good judgment which were essential to the pro- 
 curement of personnel and equipment and the organ- 
 ization and training of engineer organizations for 
 oversea service. 
 
 WINTER, FRANCIS A. . Brigadier General 
 Medical Corps. For exceptionally meritorious 
 and distinguished services. As chief surgeon of the 
 lines of communication, American Expeditionary 
 Forces, from June to December, 1917, he organized 
 medical units at the base ports and in camps in 
 France. He estabhshed large supply depots, from, 
 which medical suppUes were distributed to the 
 American Expeditionary Forces, and by keen fore- 
 sight and administrative ability made these supplies 
 at all times available for our armies. 
 
 WITTENMYER, EDMUND . Major General 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. He served with marked distinction as 
 brigade commander in the Argonne-Meuse offensive 
 and as division commander in the final operations 
 in the Toul sector, and in both capacities, by his 
 untiring efforts and breadth of vision, proved him- 
 self to be an able leader. 
 
 WOLF, PAUL A. . . . Brigadier General 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. In the attacks on Bois de Forges, St 
 Hilaire, Bois de WarviUe and Bois des Hautea 
 Epines, France, in September and October, 1918, 
 the conspicuous success of the brigade was due to 
 his splendid leadership and skill. 
 
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE MEDAL 
 
 491 
 
 WOLFE, EDWIN P Colonel 
 
 Medical Corps. For exceptionally meritorious 
 and conspicuous service. He systematized and con- 
 trolled the distribution of medical supplies with so 
 much foresight and good judgment that his service 
 was able to meet promptly all the emergencies in 
 the United States as they occurred. 
 
 WOOD, LEONARD . . . Major General 
 
 For especially meritorious and conspicuous service 
 as a department, division, and camp commander 
 during the war. He has displayed qualities of 
 leadership and professional attainments of a high 
 order in the administration and tra,ining of bus 
 various commands, and has furthered in every way 
 during the war the system of officers' training 
 schools. 
 
 WOOD, R. E Brigadier General 
 
 For especially meritorious and conspicuous service 
 in connection with the reorganization and operation 
 of the service of supply of the Army. 
 
 WOOD, WILLIAM T. . . Brigadier General 
 Inspector General's Department. For exception- 
 ally meritorious and conspicuous service as senior 
 assistant to the Inspector General of the Army. 
 
 WOODRUFF, JAMES A Colonel 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. He organized and commanded the 10th 
 Forestry Engineers with marked ability. In spite 
 of the difficult situations confronting him he de- 
 veloped the Forestry Service to a marked degree of 
 excellence. By his great energy and devotion to 
 duty he rendered service of the highest character 
 to the Government. 
 
 WOOTEN, WILLIAM P Colonel 
 
 Engineer Corps. For exceptionally meritorious 
 and distinguished services. He served with credit 
 as commanding officer of the I4th Railway En- 
 gineers during the operations of that regiment on 
 the British front. Subsequently, while corps 
 engineer of the Third Army Corps, by bis energy, 
 foresight, and skill in accomplishing important 
 engineering works, he contributed materially to 
 the successful operations of his corps. Later, when 
 appointed engineer of the Third Army, he per- 
 formed important duties in a most creditable 
 manner. 
 
 WRIGHT, JOHN W Colonel 
 
 Infantry. For exceptionally meritorious and dis- 
 tinguished services. As assistant chief of sta£f, 
 
 G-3, at Headquarters, S. O. S., he was charged 
 with the important duty of directing the move- 
 ment of troop arrivals, billeting, and the supply of 
 initial equipment to units. He at all times dis- 
 played indefatigable zeal and administrative 
 ability of a high order, rendering services of in- 
 estimable value to the American Expeditionary 
 Forces. 
 
 WRIGHT, WILLIAM M. . Major General 
 
 For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
 services. He commanded in turn the Thirty-fifth 
 Division; the Third, Fifth, and Seventh Army 
 Corps, under the eighth French Army in the Vosges 
 Mountains, and later commanded the Eighty-ninth 
 Division in the St. Mihiel offensive and in the final 
 operations on the Meuse River, where he proved 
 himself to be an energetic and aggressive leader. 
 
 WYLLIE, ROBERT E Colonel 
 
 General Staff. For exceptionally meritorious 
 and conspicuous service in assisting in organizing 
 the first group of General Staff officers that ulti- 
 mately developed into the Operations Branch and 
 the Equipment Branch of the Operations Division 
 of the General Staff. As chief assistant and later as 
 head of the Equipment Branch his services were 
 conspicuously useful to the Government and to the 
 Army. 
 
 YOUNG, HUGH HAMPTON . . Colonel 
 
 Medical Corps. For exceptionally meritorious 
 and distinguished services. He has by his constant 
 application, tireless energy, and foresight, lowered 
 the nonefficiency rate of combat organizations, due 
 to certain contagious diseases, far below pre-war 
 anticipations, and has thereby aided in the conser- 
 vation of man power to a degree never before attain- 
 able. 
 
 YOUNGBERG, GILBERT A. . . . Colonel 
 Engineers. For exceptionally meritorious and dis- 
 tinguished services. He served as representative of 
 the Engineer Department and later as the principal 
 assistant to the chief of the 4th Section, General 
 Staff, American Expeditionary Forces. He per- 
 formed duties of the greatest importance in connec- 
 tion with construction projects of the Army. By his 
 high professional attainments and tireless energy, 
 his sound judgment and logical recommendations 
 on questions of construction, supply, and transpor- 
 tation he materially assisted in the successes of our 
 forces in the field. In all matters he displayed re- 
 markaVjle ability and rendered services of the 
 highest character to the Government. 
 
SUPPLEMENT 
 
 BY the direction of the President, and with the approval of Congress, The Distinguished 
 Service Cross was awarded by the commanding general of the American Expeditionary 
 Forces to the following officers and enlisted men of the American Expeditionary Forces and 
 the armies of the Allies for the acts of gallantry appearing after each man's name: 
 
 BARRY, WILLIAM H. . . Second Lieutenant 
 28th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Exermont, France, October 5, 1918. 
 Assuming command of his company after his com- 
 pany commander and a major portion of the com- 
 pany became casualties, he reorganized his company 
 and personally led it forward in the attack, success- 
 fully attaining his objective in the face of intense 
 machine-gun and artillery fire. He constantly ex- 
 posed himself to enemy fire in order to encourage 
 and insure the protection of his men. Home ad- 
 dress, Dr. Linda H. Barry, father, Langley, Wash. 
 
 BECKER, EDWARD . . . First Sergeant 
 Company L, 128th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Juvigny, France, August 30, 
 1918. During the attack on Juvigny, when all the 
 officers in his company had been wounded, Sergeant 
 Becker immediately took command of the company 
 and led them in the attack. After the engagement 
 he supervised and assisted in the work of clearing 
 the field of wounded, working under incessant 
 machine-gun and artillery fire. In the Argonne 
 Woods, October 8, when the advance of his organi- 
 zation was help up by cleverly concealed enemy 
 machine guns. Sergeant Becker, with an officer, 
 exposed himself to the enemy fire while reconnoiter- 
 ing the enemy positions. As a result of their ob- 
 servations the company was successfully disposed 
 with only three casualties. Home address, Mrs. 
 Anne Berg, sister, Angelo, Wis. 
 
 BELL, CHARLES Private 
 
 Company B, 339th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heriosm in action near Tulgas, Russia, November 
 12, 1918. After the blockhouse in which he and 
 several other comrades were stationed had been 
 hit by a high-explosive shell, killing two and wound- 
 ing five, and he himself had been so severely wound- 
 ed as to be blinded in one eye, he continued to re- 
 main at his post and fired his Lewis gun until re- 
 lieved. This continued under heavy shell fire. 
 Home address, Mrs. Carrie B. Bell, mother, 935 
 East Kentucky Street, Louisville, Ky. 
 
 BOWMAN, WILLIAM H Sergeant 
 
 Deceased. Company B, 339th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heriosm in action near Tulgas, 
 Russia, November 12, 1918, and on March 1, 1919. 
 During the engagement at Tulgas, rather than 
 order any of his men to take the risk, he personally 
 delivered a message over a road torn and swept by 
 machine-gun and shell fire. On March 1, 1919, 
 when knee-deep in snow, and after he had been ex- 
 
 Cosed for almost three hours to a temperature 
 elow zero and to enemy fire, he was mortally 
 wounded while passing down the firing line in an 
 heroic effort to keep up the spirits of his men. 
 Next of kin, Mrs. William H. Bowman, wife, 
 Penn Laird, Va. 
 
 BRIGANDO, WILLIAM J. . Private (First Class) 
 Company I, 102d Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Verdun, France, October 
 27, 1918. During the attack on Hill 360. north of 
 Verdun, on October 27, Private Brigando, in charge 
 of a squad, made a desperate attempt to silence a 
 machine-gun which was holding up the advance of 
 the entire company. The nature of the terrain 
 made this attack more than hazardous but Private 
 Brigando nevertheless persisted until the entire 
 squad, himself included, had become casualties. 
 Home address, Mrs. Catherine Brigando, mother, 
 118 Maple Street, Meriden, Conn. 
 
 BUCK, BENJAMIN Corporal 
 
 Company 0, 128th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heriosm in action near Romagne, France, October 
 14, 1918. Corporal Buck advanced alone beyond 
 the front lines, through a terrific barrage and in 
 the face of unusually active machine-gun fire, to 
 the rescue of a wounded comrade. While making 
 his way through the wood he came upon two other 
 members of the company whom he utilized as a 
 patrol, attacking and capturing an enemy machine- 
 gun nest, together with six prisoners. He then 
 went to the rescue of the wounded soldier, forcing 
 the prisoners to carry the man to the rear. Home 
 address, Mrs. Charles Zoch, sister, 14H East 
 Spring Street, Wausau, Wis. 
 
 COMMINA, LOUIS Private 
 
 Deceased Company C, 110th Infantry. For ex- 
 traordinary heroism in action near Varennes, 
 France, September 26, 1918. With two other 
 soildiers Private Commina voluntarily went forward 
 under heavy artillery and machine gun fire and 
 silenced an enemy machine gun nest, killing four of 
 the crew and bringing back eleven prisoners. He 
 was killed in action eight days later. Next of kin, 
 Mrs. Redenta Commina, Votago Province, Belleno, 
 Italy. 
 
 COX, ALBERT D Sergeant 
 
 Company D, 339th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Fistofka, Russia, March 3, 
 1919. Upon learning that the two companies of the 
 enemy had worked their way to the rear of the 
 allied lines. Sergeant Cox, a patient in a hospital, 
 voluntarily left his bed, secured a Lewis gun, and 
 successfully held ofiF the enemy until assistance 
 came up. The daring act of this gallant soldier pre- 
 vented serious losses from being inflicted on the 
 alUed forces. Home address, Commodore Cox, 
 father, Arthur, 111. 
 
 CURRIE, WALTER Private 
 
 Company A. 59th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Ville-Savoy, France, August 
 7, 1918, and near Brieulles, France, September 29, 
 1918. On the Vesle River, August 7, 1918, when 
 his company was in need of ammunition and after 
 several men had been killed in the attempt to 
 secure it. Private Currie volunteered and went for 
 ammunition across an open field swept by machine 
 gun fire. He successfully returned with the ammu- 
 nition, thereby greatly assisting his company to 
 hold its position. He was severely wounded near 
 Brieulles while making a gallant stand against the 
 enemy with 12 other men, the only survivors of his 
 platoon. Home address, Mrs. Mary Currie, mother, 
 128 Brooklyn Street, Detroit, Mich. 
 
 DALY, PAUL Major 
 
 18th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Soissons, France, July 19-22, 1918. Home 
 address, Daniel Daly, father, 31 East 49th Street, 
 New York City. 
 
 EMERY, JOSEPH W., JR. . First Lieutenant 
 Deceased. 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Vierzy, France, July 18, 1918. 
 While attached to the regimental post of comniand 
 in the rear. Lieutenant Emery voluntarily joined 
 the assaulting battalion as a platoon leader in a 
 company which was short of officers. When des- 
 
HEROES ALL 
 
 493 
 
 perate hostile resistance was encountered at the 
 outset of the attack and all the other officers of the 
 company became casualties, he took command of 
 the company and courageously led his men in over- 
 coming enemy machine-gun nests. While rushing 
 an enemy position at the head of his men this gal- 
 lant officer was killed. Next of kin, Joseph W. 
 Emery, Sr., 600-620 South Fifth Street, Quincy, lU. 
 
 FLANAGAN, HUGH M. . Second Lieutenant 
 28th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion, Cutry, France, July 18, 1918. Lieutenant 
 Flanagan personally led his platoon in an attack on 
 several machine-gun nests which were holding up 
 the advance of the entire battalion. At times he 
 was fifty yards in advance of his men. His action 
 so inspired his command that the enemy strong 
 point was destroyed, and one hundred prisoners 
 were captured. He was severely wounded in the 
 attack. Home address, H. M. Flanagan, father, 
 Fond-du-lac, Wis. 
 
 FORRESTER, ROBERT R. . First Lieutenant 
 327th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action near Pont-a-Mousson, France, September 13, 
 1918. Lieutenant Forrester volunteered for duty 
 with other organizations ordered to make a daylight 
 raid against the enemy. His superb leadership and 
 coolness under very trying circumstances greatly 
 reduced the number of casualties among his troops 
 and his disregard of personal safety greatly inspired 
 his men. Home address, Mr. George W. Forrester, 
 father, National Bank Building, Atlanta, Ga. 
 
 FULTON, SELMO . . Private (First Class) 
 Battery C, 129th Field Artillery. For extraor- 
 dinary heroism in action near Charpentry, France, 
 September 29, 1918. When the rest of the gun 
 squad was wiped out by heavy shelling and he him- 
 self had been wounded, he continued to fire his piece 
 single handed until another gun squad was formed. 
 Home address, Mrs. Ella Fulton, mother, Odessa, 
 Mo. 
 
 GRAVES, SIDNEY C. . . Lieutenant Colonel 
 Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action 
 in the Bois de Fontaine, France, April 29, 1918. 
 Having located an enemy machine gun in front of 
 his position, Lieutenant Colonel (then Captain) 
 Graves, with three men, voluntarily crawled to the 
 position of the machine gun, in full view and within 
 100 yards of the enemy lines, shot the gunner, killed 
 the rest of the crew with grenades and returned 
 with his party without a casualty. Home address, 
 Mrs. Sydney C. Graves, wife. El Paso, Texas. 
 
 GREEN, ROBERT L Corporal 
 
 Company D, 339th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Tulgas, Russia, November 14, 
 1918. He led an attack against snipers concealed 
 in houses on the edge of the village. In order to 
 reach these buildings he was forced to cross an open 
 space of 200 yards, in clear view of the enemy. 
 After reaching the buildings and locating the snipers 
 he alone charged the building in which the snipers 
 were located and captured 14 prisoners. Home ad- 
 dress, Mrs. Carrie Spaulding, aunt, 322 Clay Ave- 
 nue, Detroit, Mich. 
 
 HENLEY, COURTNEY .... Captain 
 327th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
 action north of Sommerance-St. Juvin Road on 
 October 11, 1918. Captain Henley led a party of 
 three enlisted men in an attack on an enemy 
 machine-gun position which was doing considerable 
 damage to our forces. Under intense hostile fire 
 his attack drove the enemy gunners from the 
 machine-gun nest. Home address, Birmingham, Ala. 
 
 JENKINS, JOHN M Colonel 
 
 30th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near Cunel, France, October 14, 1918. He per- 
 sonally led a reconnaissance patrol through the 
 eastern and northern edges of Bois de la Pultiere in 
 order to obtain most necessary information while 
 the area was being continuously bombarded by 
 high-explosive and gas shells and raked by ma- 
 chine-gun fire. His courage and bravery was a 
 splendid example to the officers and men of his 
 command. Address, Camp Upton, N. Y. 
 
 JONES, CARL O Private 
 
 Deceased. Company E, 118th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Montbreha, 
 France, October 8, 1918. Next of kin, John Jones, 
 father, Gibson Hill, Concord, N. C. 
 
 KALLOCK, PARKER C, JR. . . Major 
 
 Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action 
 north of Montrebeau Woods, September 29, 1918. 
 Major Kalloch, although wounded, and scarcely 
 able to walk, personally organized and led an at- 
 tack against a superior force at Exermont in the 
 face of heavy artillery and intense machine-gun fire. 
 His extraordinary courage, utter disregard for per- 
 sonal safety were an inspiration to his entire com- 
 mand. Home address, Major P. C. Kallock, father, 
 U. S. Marine Hospital, Portland, Me. 
 
 LARSON, COLONEL Corporal 
 
 Headquarters Company, 128th Infantry. For 
 extraordinary heroism in action near Juvigny, 
 France, September 1-3, 1918, and near Ecurey 
 France, November 10, 1918. Corporal Larson con- 
 stantly patrolled the telephone Unes in front of 
 Juvigny, repairing the lines under heavy artillery 
 and machine-gun fire. Near Ecurey, when the 
 enemy artillery fire was so intense as to make tele- 
 phonic communications impossible. Corporal Lar- 
 son, on duty as a lineman, volunteered as a runner, 
 and served as such under extremely heavy fire un- 
 til completely exhausted. Home address, Arnie 
 Larson, Neillsville, Wis. 
 
 McCALL, HOWARD C Captain 
 
 Deceased. 59th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Chezy, France, July 19, 1918. 
 Next of kin, Mrs. J. B. McCall, mother, 1000 
 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 
 
 MOBILINI, ANDY Private 
 
 Company F, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Medeah Ferme, France, 
 October 3. 1918. 
 
 REDIER, M Captain 
 
 65th Infantry. French Army. Attached to 
 72nd Infantry Brigade, American Expeditionary 
 Forces. For extraordinary heroism near Pauves, 
 France, October 13, 1918. Captain Redier moved 
 forward in advance of ovir Infantry patrols of units 
 on the flank. He displayed great coolness and dash 
 under artillery and machine gun fire. He also en- 
 tered Vaux-Champagne in advance of our troops. 
 His conduct was an inspiration to all troops in the 
 attack. 
 
 SIEGLER, WILLIAM Private 
 
 Company A, 146th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Ivoiry, France, September 
 28, 1918. Private Siegler repeatedly volunteered 
 and carried messages under heavy enemy bombard 
 
494 
 
 DISTINGUISHED SERVICE CROSS 
 
 ment until he was severely wounded. Home ad- 
 dress, Herman Siegler, 858 North Fourth Street, 
 Philadelphia, Pa. 
 
 WALKER, FRED L Major 
 
 30th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
 tion near the Marne River, France, July 15, 1918. 
 Home address, Mrs. Frances M. Walker, wife, 846 
 Wilson Street, Columbus, Ohio. 
 
 WALSH, WILLIAM J Corporal 
 
 Company H, 314th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action near Montfaucon, France, Sep- 
 tember 27, 1918. Home address, Michael Walsh, 
 brother, Menooka, Va. 
 
 WOOD, LAMBERT A. . . First Lieutenant 
 Deceased. 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
 heroism in action at Chateau-Thierry, France, June 
 6-7, 1918. With entire disregard for personal dan- 
 ger. Lieutenant Wood passed through heavy 
 artillery fire with a message to stop misdirected 
 supporting artillery fire, which fire imperiled the 
 safety of his organization. He was killed near 
 Soissons while leading his machine gun platoon on a 
 flank movement against an enemy group which was 
 enfilading our advancing infantry line on July 15, 
 1918. Next of kin, Mrs. W. L. Wood, Garden 
 Home, Portland, Oreg. 
 
 Note: These citations were announced by the War 
 Department after September 1, 1919, too late to be 
 included in the main section devoted to the awards of 
 The Distinguished Service Cross. — Editor. 
 
DIVISIONAL INDEX 
 
 1st division 
 HEADQUARTERS, FIRST INFANTRY BRIGADE 
 
 Burnett, Clifton, Sgt 80 
 
 Ackers, D. E., 2nd Lt 28 
 
 Adams, F. W., 1st Lt 28 
 
 Allen, Oliver, Maj 32 
 
 Almon, Earl, Capt 32 
 
 Andes. J. C, 2nd Lt 34 
 
 Ball, Ralph, Cpl 42 
 
 Ballard, W. D.. Pvt 43 
 
 Baughn, R. O., 1st Sgt 48 
 
 Behrendt, A. F., Capt 51 
 
 Bickford, E. E., Cpl 55 
 
 Birch, R. I., Sgt 56 
 
 Bobo, John, Sgt 61 
 
 Bradeford, J. W., Sgt 67 
 
 Branson, W. W., Cpl 68 
 
 Brocki, M., Cpl 72 
 
 Brown, G. V., Sgt 74 
 
 Burchfield, J. H., Pvt 78 
 
 Caldwell, E. N., Maj 84 
 
 Carder, Cyril. 2nd Lt 87 
 
 Carrole, Alick, Pvt 88 
 
 Carroll, T. A., Sgt 89 
 
 Carver, Wm., 2nd Lt 91 
 
 Clark, R. P., 2nd Lt 98 
 
 Cole, A. R., 2nd Lt 101 
 
 Comfort, W. E., Capt 103 
 
 Coyle, E. A., Sgt 108 
 
 Craig, J. M., Lt. Col 109 
 
 Curtis, C. O., 1st Sgt 113 
 
 Daniel, Josiah, Sgt 115 
 
 Denn, Andrew, Cpl 120 
 
 Dickens, Benjamin 123 
 
 Doier. R. C, Pvt 130 
 
 Duncan, A. P., Sgt 133 
 
 Bergstein, A. M., Ist Lt 54 
 
 Cahill. H. F., Capt 83 
 
 Campbell, G. A., Capt 85 
 
 Amory, T. D., 2nd Lt 33 
 
 Anderson, E. E., Pvt 33 
 
 Andrews, M. M., Ist Lt 34 
 
 Bainbridge, R. J., Cpl 41 
 
 Barnwell, F. H.. 2nd Lt 45 
 
 Barlett, G. W., Pvt 46 
 
 Baxter, S. A., 2nd Lt 48 
 
 Blalock, Robert, Sgt 58 
 
 Boone. W. E., 2nd Lt 63 
 
 Braun. Paul, Sgt 68 
 
 Brown, Bayard, 2nd Lt 73 
 
 Bush, Garret. Cpl 81 
 
 Carroll. R. E., Sgt 89 
 
 Gather. G. P.. 2nd Lt 93 
 
 Chesney. Anthony. Cpl 96 
 
 Cornell. Elmo, Cpl 106 
 
 Cornell, T. L., Capt 186 
 
 Dabney, W. C. 1st Lt 114 
 
 Dalrymple, W., Pvt 115 
 
 Darkoski, Wactaw, Sgt 115 
 
 Dickerson, W. A.. Pvt 123 
 
 Dillenbeck. William. Pvt 124 
 
 Dillon. Harry, 2nd Lt 124 
 
 Dobbs, Lain, Sgt 125 
 
 Donnelly, Edward. 1st Sgt. . . 127 
 
 Dugan. Frank. Pvt 133 
 
 Elliot. C. R., Lt. Col 138 
 
 Fenton. N. D.. Cpl 144 
 
 Fleet, G. T., Capt 147 
 
 Foster. H. K., Capt 151 
 
 Frasier. L. S., Maj 153 
 
 16th infantry 
 
 Edwards, Garrett, Sgt 137 
 
 Evans, E. V., 2nd Lt l42 
 
 Frasier, Duncan, 1st Lt 153 
 
 Fritz. A. W.. Pvt 1.54 
 
 Gates, Austin, Pvt 159 
 
 Gillespie, W. L., Pvt 163 
 
 Grider. T. E., Pvt 169 
 
 Griffith, Walter, Pvt 170 
 
 Gronenboon, Onno, Pvt 171 
 
 Harrell, W. F., Col 180 
 
 Howard, William, Pvt 199 
 
 Hubbard, H. G., Pvt 200 
 
 Jackson, B. C, Pvt 206 
 
 Jackson, G. C, Sgt 206 
 
 Jordan, C. M.. Pvt 215 
 
 Karch, Emanuel, Pvt 218 
 
 Kilmer, E. A., Pvt 224 
 
 King, E. E., 1st Sgt 224 
 
 King, George, Pvt 224 
 
 Lavoie. L. J., Cpl 235 
 
 Le Clair. Arthur. Cpl 236 
 
 Lemmon, C. E., Sgt 238 
 
 Leonard, H. D., Pvt 239 
 
 Long, A. S.. Pvt 246 
 
 Main, W. B., Pvt 265 
 
 Marra, J., Pvt 269 
 
 McAuliffe, D. C, Cpl 252 
 
 McCormack, A. L., 2nd Lt . . . 254 
 
 McMorris. W. R., Capt 261 
 
 Meyers, George. Pvt 276 
 
 Mitchell. G. R., Cpl 280 
 
 Noble. E. S.. Cpl 296 
 
 Olson, J. C, Pvt 302 
 
 18th infantry 
 
 Gibson, T. R. Ist Lt 161 
 
 Norton, William. Sgt 298 
 
 Rosa. H. E., Maj 341 
 
 26th infantry 
 
 Freml, Wesley, Ist Lt 154 
 
 Gaines. J. P., 2nd Lt 156 
 
 Gilliam, R. E., 1st Lt 163 
 
 Greene, J. A.. Cpl 169 
 
 Gucwa. Joseph, Pvt 172 
 
 Hall, F. L., Pvt 174 
 
 Hamel. A. R.. Capt 176 
 
 Handwerck, R. E., Pvt 177 
 
 Harbison. H. J., Pvt 179 
 
 Harmon, J. L., 1st Lt 180 
 
 Hilger, John, Sgt 191 
 
 Holmes, J. H., Capt 196 
 
 Ingold, W. J.. Sgt 205 
 
 Jermaison, Axel, Pvt 210 
 
 Jones, E. T., Sgt 214 
 
 Kennedy. Harry, Pvt 221 
 
 Kenner, A. W., Maj 222 
 
 Kogler, J. M., Pvt 228 
 
 Leege, B. R., Maj 238 
 
 Lennox, H. K. Pvt 239 
 
 Loder, J. C. 2nd Lt 245 
 
 Lundegard. A. C, Pvt 248 
 
 McCloud, J. M., Maj 254 
 
 McConnell, W. O., Pvt 254 
 
 McCoy, C. A.. Cpl 255 
 
 McEntee. Eugene, Pvt 257 
 
 Makas. S. N., Pvt 265 
 
 Manning, J. C, Cpl 266 
 
 Manton. W. W., Capt 267 
 
 Marlin, Frank. Pvt 268 
 
 495 
 
 Page. A- W.. Pvt 304 
 
 Phipps, G. T., 1st Lt 315 
 
 Price. Thomas. Pvt 322 
 
 Ramsch, John, Sgt 325 
 
 Reilly. Michael. Sgt 330 
 
 Rice, Malcolm, Capt 331 
 
 Robinson, W. F., Cpl 337 
 
 Sale. L. L.. Pvt 345 
 
 Scanlan, A., 1st Sgt 348 
 
 Schultz, F. M., Cpl 350 
 
 Schultz, G. F., Pvt 350 
 
 Simpson, R. A., Pvt 362 
 
 Smith, Ansley. Sgt 365 
 
 Soucy, F. G., Pvt 371 
 
 Soules, J. A.. 2nd Lt 371 
 
 Steele. W. P., Cpl 375 
 
 Storm. G. P.. Bn. Sgt. Maj. .378 
 
 Sullivan. Jerry. Sgt 381 
 
 Thompson. L. E., Cpl 389 
 
 Trekaukas. T. A.. Sgt 393 
 
 Trimmer, Lee, Pvt 394 
 
 Trower, Stallard, Ist Sgt. . . .394 
 
 Van Buren, George, Pvt 397 
 
 Wallenmaier. Herman. Pvt. . .403 
 
 Weeds. E. H., Chap 409 
 
 Weigel, Roy, Sgt 410 
 
 Whisenant, H. W., 2nd Lt. . .414 
 
 White, R. G., 1st Lt 414 
 
 Wilkinson, Harold, Pvt 418 
 
 Wilson, F. T., 2nd Lt 421 
 
 Yockey, W. S., Pvt 429 
 
 Zilkey, F., Cpl 431 
 
 Walsh. Patrick, Sgt 404 
 
 Wilson, R. M., Capt 421 
 
 Mason. Zelna. Pvt 271 
 
 Meyer, F. H., Pvt 276 
 
 Mood. J. A., Capt 282 
 
 Murphy, J. A., Sgt 289 
 
 Newbold, C. V. P., IstLt. ...294 
 
 O'Keefe, T. J., Cpl 301 
 
 Parent, E. J., Pvt 306 
 
 Payne, F. W., 2nd Lt 309 
 
 Prout, William, Pvt 322 
 
 Reiterman, Frank, Sgt 330 
 
 Rickards, C. D., 2nd Lt 332 
 
 Richards, J. N. C, Capt 332 
 
 Ridgely, Charles, 1st Lt 333 
 
 Rippetoe. G. C, Ist Lt 334 
 
 Sackett. D. S., 1st Lt 345 
 
 Scott. J. S.. Pvt 351 
 
 Seidel, Thomas, Pvt 352 
 
 Shull, L. C, 2nd Lt 359 
 
 Smith, H. A.. Col 366 
 
 Smith, J. E., Sgt 367 
 
 Starlings, P. N.. Capt 374 
 
 Stephens. J. W. P.. Capt 376 
 
 Treadway, W. W., 2nd Lt. . .393 
 
 Waldroop, Walter. Pvt 403 
 
 Weaver, C. H., 2nd Lt 408 
 
 Westervelt, E. C, 2nd Lt 341 
 
 Whitson, R. K., Capt 416 
 
 Wilkinson, T. R., Sgt 418 
 
 Witten, Clarence, Pvt 424 
 
 YoueU. R. M.. Maj 429 
 
Divisional Index — Continued 
 28th infantry 
 
 Allen. A. L., Cpl 31 
 
 Allen, Fred, Sgt 32 
 
 Anderson, R. B., Ist Lt 34 
 
 Armstrong, E. V., Pvt 36 
 
 Arnold, D. G., Cpl 36 
 
 Ashcraft, E. M., Pvt 37 
 
 Avery, C. D., 2nd Lt 38 
 
 Baker, E. L., Pvt 41 
 
 Birmingham, D. J., 1st Lt. . . 57 
 
 Backley, E. J., Pvt 40 
 
 Black, F. W., Capt 57 
 
 Bollinger. E. V., Pvt 62 
 
 Bolt, B. F., Pvt 62 
 
 Buchanan, M. C, 2nd Lt 77 
 
 Burke, C. H.. Cpl 79 
 
 Buke, J. D., Sgt. Maj 79 
 
 Caldwell, G. S. S., Pvt 84 
 
 Carter. P. D., 2nd Lt 90 
 
 Christenson, W. T., Sgt 97 
 
 Christiansen, H. P., lat Sgt. . 97 
 
 Church, J. H.. 2nd Lt 97 
 
 Clapp, D. O., Pvt 98 
 
 Cleland, J. R. D., Ist Lt 99 
 
 Cullison, J. M., Lt. Col 112 
 
 Curfman, T. D., Sgt 113 
 
 Davis, N. B., Cpl 117 
 
 Bearing, V. A., 2nd Lt 118 
 
 De Ford, A. H., Cpl 120 
 
 Derrickson, P. W., 2nd Lt. . .121 
 
 Drumm, C. M., 2nd Lt 131 
 
 Dubord, F. F., Pvt 132 
 
 Ellis, M. B., Sgt. (M. of H.) . 19 
 
 Evans, Roderick, Cpl 142 
 
 Feb, E. E., Pvt 144 
 
 Finnegan, Robert, Cpl 146 
 
 Gage, G. H., Capt 156 
 
 Gahring, W. R.. 1st Lt 156 
 
 Gansaz. Stanley, Pvt 157 
 
 Garner, G. W., Pvt 158 
 
 Gunn, F. L., Pvt 173 
 
 Hauss, A. H., Pvt 183 
 
 Hill, G. H., Pvt 191 
 
 Holmes, C. R., 1st Lt 195 
 
 Howe, W. J., Pvt 200 
 
 Huebner, C. R., Lt. Col 201 
 
 Hugo, Jean, 1st Lt 202 
 
 Humphrey, F. H., Mech 202 
 
 Kinkade, B. L., Cpl 225 
 
 Kopp, Henry, Pvt 229 
 
 Kowaski, Lewis. Cpl 229 
 
 Lageaise. Stanley, Jr., Cpl. . .232 
 
 Laughlin. J. H.. Pvt 234 
 
 Lecoin. R. H., Interpreter. . .237 
 
 Lewis. James, Sgt 241 
 
 LickUder, J. E., Sgt 241 
 
 Lloyd, D. W., Pvt 245 
 
 Lubeck. Tony. Pvt 248 
 
 McVey, J. E.. Pvt 268 
 
 Mahafey. Emory. Pvt 265 
 
 Maxey. R. J.. Lt. Col 272 
 
 Mayger. A. G.. 1st Lt 273 
 
 Medeiros. F. L.. Sgt 274 
 
 Mershon, Vance, Capt 276 
 
 Miller, F. D., Pvt 278 
 
 Mongeau, H. J., Cpl 282 
 
 Mosher, H. E., Capt 287 
 
 Naiman, H. A., Pvt 291 
 
 O'Flaherty, C. F., Chap 300 
 
 Oliver, M. O., Sgt 301 
 
 Parker, S. I., 2nd Lt 307 
 
 Quinn, Jim, 2nd Lt 324 
 
 Rasmusses, Alexander, Maj . . 325 
 
 Rayner, L C, Sgt 327 
 
 Redwood, G. B., 1st Lt 327 
 
 Reiffin, Abe, Pvt 329 
 
 Reynolds, F. J., Pvt 331 
 
 Riley. Raymond, Pvt 334 
 
 Senay, C. T., Capt 353 
 
 Shumate, C. L., Pvt 359 
 
 Silver, H. S.. 1st Lt 361 
 
 Sorenson. S. C. 1st Lt 370 
 
 Strains. T. R.. 2nd Lt 373 
 
 Stapleton. W. A., Cpl 374 
 
 Stonecipher. M.. Sgt 378 
 
 Strinling. W. B.. Cpl 379 
 
 Sullivan. J. M.. Pvt 381 
 
 Thacker, Edgar. Pvt 386 
 
 Tukey, A. A., 2nd Lt 395 
 
 Vedral, Anthony, Sgt 399 
 
 White, J. B., Pvt 414 
 
 Whitington, C. E., Pvt 416 
 
 Williams, Frank. Sgt 418 
 
 Wilson. Casel. Pvt 421 
 
 Winters, R. C, 1st Lt 423 
 
 Birch, Ernest, Cpl . 
 
 5th field artillery 
 
 56 I Keachie, E. S.. Cpl 218 | Weatherman. Hugh. Pvt. 
 
 .408 
 
 Barton. H. D., Cpl 46 
 
 Dettre. R. H.. Cpl 122 
 
 Downer. J. W., Lt. Col 129 
 
 Du Bois. Alfred. Interpreter. 131 
 Greene, J. N., Capt 169 
 
 Bills. A. C. Cpl 56 
 
 Gushing. F. R.. Sgt 114 
 
 Dunne, J. T., Cpl 134 
 
 Ballard. B. W.. Cpl 42 
 
 Boas. R. H.. 1st Lt 61 
 
 Borkus. Thomas. Cpl 64 
 
 Bourland. W. F.. 1st Lt 65 
 
 Brooks. E. P.. 1st Lt 72 
 
 Chiles. W. K., Sgt 96 
 
 Colyer.W.E., Sgt., (M. ofH.) 18 
 
 Daley, P. A., Pvt 114 
 
 Dalrymple, T. E., Sgt 1st CI. 114 
 
 Dollard, W. B., Pvt 126 
 
 Gallagher, J. M., Cpl 156 
 
 6th field artillery 
 
 Jones. H. J.. 2nd Lt 215 
 
 Liberman. Louis, Cpl 241 
 
 Lietzan, J. S., Pvt 242 
 
 Murray, W. L., Cpl 290 
 
 Petrovic, J. L., Cpl 313 
 
 7th field artillery 
 
 Hahn, Frederick, 2nd Lt 174 I 
 
 Handy, T. T., Capt 177 
 
 Harlow, L. E. Cpl 180 
 
 1st engineers 
 
 Gillis. A. J.. Cpl 163 
 
 Hanven. Chester. Pvt 183 
 
 Helmick, D. S., Capt 187 
 
 Kiah, M. J., Cpl 223 
 
 Koehler. K. H. A., Pvt 228 
 
 Koon. C. R.. Pvt 229 
 
 Lemaster. Frank. Pvt 238 
 
 Marshall. L. F.. Cpl 269 
 
 Miller, Bryan, Pvt 278 
 
 Pearce, Z. W., Pvt 310 
 
 Perkins, B. R., Pvt 311 
 
 Quick, A. H., Cpl 323 
 
 Smith. S. T.. 1st Lt. .'. 368 
 
 Still well. Frank. Sgt 377 
 
 Vallely, F. P., Pvt 397 
 
 Kaufman, Abe, Pvt 218 
 
 McVickar. Lansing. 1st Lt. . .263 
 Packard, W. L., Pvt 304 
 
 Read, R. E., Pvt 327 
 
 Roskowski. John. Pvt 340 
 
 Savitsky, A., Cpl 347 
 
 Smith. H. L.. Jr.. Capt 367 
 
 Springer. Frank. Pvt 373 
 
 Thoete. C. G., Sgt. 1st CI. . . .387 
 
 Thomas, David, Cpl 387 
 
 Tracy, J. F.. Sgt 393 
 
 Trimble. D. N.. Sgt 394 
 
 Ward. F. G., Pvt 405 
 
 Wills. J. H., Maj 420 
 
 2nd machine gun BATTALION 
 
 Achenback. Max, Pvt 27 
 
 Boggs, J. C, 1st Lt 62 
 
 Bushnell, T. K., 2nd Lt 82 
 
 Christman, C. R., 2nd Lt 97 
 
 Cotton. J. W.. Capt 107 
 
 Crawford, H. E., Pvt 110 
 
 Desrechers. Rolphe, Pvt 122 
 
 Dial, W. v.. Lt 122 
 
 Kirk. Edgar. 2nd Lt 225 
 
 Lange. C. M., Pvt 233 
 
 Lewis. S. A.. Sgt 241 
 
 Lindberg. A. W., Capt 243 
 
 Lusk. J. G., 1st Lt 249 
 
 McCarthy, C. A., Pvt 253 
 
 Smith, W. K., Sgt 369 
 
 Strawbridge, George, Pvt. . . .379 
 
 Thompson, W. D.. Capt 390 
 
 Wells. E. L., 2nd Lt 411 
 
 Barnes. Raymond, Pvt 44 
 
 Calhoun, G. W.. Pvt 84 
 
 Cooper, J. A., 2nd Lt 106 
 
 David. C. A.. Maj 116 
 
 Durham, J. E., Sgt 135 
 
 3rd machine gun BATTALION 
 
 Heydenberk, Dick, Pvt 189 Moore, J. H., 2nd Lt 283 
 
 Hildebrand. Harry. Sgt 191 Morehead. Herbert, Sgt 284 
 
 Levas, James, Sgt 240 Murray. C. E., 1st Lt 290 
 
 Markus, N. W., 2nd Lt 268 Payne, W. J., Sgt 309 
 
 McLoughlin, William, Pvt. . .261 
 
 496 
 
Divisional Index — Continued 
 
 1st ammunition train 
 
 Jones, Alvey, Bn. Sgt. Maj . .214 
 
 1st field signal battalion 
 
 Nelson, A. E., Sgt. 1st CI 293 
 
 2nd field signal BATTALION 
 
 Dolce. L. C, Cpl 126 
 
 Gosselin, Alexander, Sgt 167 
 
 Lockard, D. H., Sgt 245 
 
 Burnett. C, Sgt 80 
 
 McKinlock, G. A., Jr., 2nd Lt.260 
 
 Preston, J. T., Sgt 321 
 
 Shrader, E. A., Pvt 359 
 
 MISCELLANEOUS 
 
 Griffith. O. C. Pvt 170 
 
 Parris. W. W.. 1st Lt 307 
 
 Slate, J. W., Cpl 364 
 
 Thompson, Waldo, Cpl 390 
 
 Pearce, P. R., 1st Lt 310 
 
 De Woillemont, Le P., Lt 122 
 
 HaU, C. P., Lt. Col 174 
 
 Adams, Edward, Pvt 28 
 
 Adams. J. Q., 2nd Lt 29 
 
 Allen. W. Y.. Pvt 52 
 
 Arnold, A. C, Lt. Col 36 
 
 Baldwin, Thomas, Pvt 42 
 
 Bart, F. J., Pvt. (M. of H.) . 17, 46 
 
 Barrett, H. W., 2nd Lt 45 
 
 Bassett, W. S., Cpl 46 
 
 Blakeman, C. W., Sgt 58 
 
 Bouton, A. E., Maj 65 
 
 Boyle, W. J., Cpl 66 
 
 Bradley, J. L.. Pvt 1st CI. . . . 67 
 
 Brewer. J. B., Sgt 70 
 
 Brooks. F. A.. Sgt 72 
 
 Brown. H. A., Cpl 74 
 
 Burdett, W. C, Capt 18 
 
 Burns, T. V., Pvt 80 
 
 Buschman, Jerome, Sgt 81 
 
 Campbell, J. A., 2nd Lt 85 
 
 Cappell, Marvin, Capt 86 
 
 Carrier, W. H., 1st Lt 88 
 
 Carter, T. E., 2nd Lt 90 
 
 Chapman, E. G., Capt 95 
 
 Courtney, A. M., Pvt 107 
 
 Cowie, James, Sgt 108 
 
 Crompton, W. H., Sgt Ill 
 
 Curlee, William, Cpl 113 
 
 Denig, R. L., Maj 120 
 
 Dogress, Christian, Pvt 126 
 
 Doughty, C. A., Pvt 129 
 
 Dupre, M. J., Sgt 133 
 
 Earle, W. J., Cpl 136 
 
 Edwards, H. F., 2nd Lt 137 
 
 Elmer, C. G.. 2nd Lt 138 
 
 Erkenbrack, H. B., Pvt 140 
 
 Estep. Isaac. Pvt 141 
 
 Fiorito, Dionigo, Pvt 146 
 
 Foss, S. C, Pvt 151 
 
 Fritz, C. A., Cpl 154 
 
 Galawitch, August, Pvt 156 
 
 Gardner, E. W., Pvt 157 
 
 Garside, H. P., Pvt 158 
 
 Grundy, John, Pvt 172 
 
 Hambrick, G. A., Sgt 176 
 
 Harwood, F. M., Pvt 182 
 
 Ackley, James, Pvt 28 
 
 Alekno, Frank, Pvt 31 
 
 Babst, J. J., Chap., 1st Lt. . . 39 
 
 Bay, R. W., Cpl 48 
 
 Beard, E. L., Pvt 49 
 
 Callard, Arthur, Pvt 84 
 
 2nd division 
 STAFF ADJUTANT, ETC. 
 
 Quinton, R., Lt. Col 324 
 
 Rhea, J. C, Col 331 
 
 9th INFANTRY 
 
 Hassard, R. J., Cpl 182 
 
 Heliiwell, H. H., 1st Lt 186 
 
 Houston, Clyde, Pvt 199 
 
 Howard, W. H., 1st Lt 200 
 
 Hunter, J. W., Pvt 203 
 
 Ives, E. B., 1st Lt 206 
 
 Jackson, William, Sgt 207 
 
 Jankowski, Jan, Sgt 208 
 
 Janssen, RoUa, Cpl 208 
 
 Kackreycki, B., Pvt 217 
 
 Kelly, L. P., 1st Lt 220 
 
 Kilby, R. E. L., Pvt 223 
 
 Kimball, W. G., 1st Lt 224 
 
 Lasco, Patrick, Pvt 234 
 
 Lashiwer, Hyman, Pvt. 1st. C1234 
 
 Launcelot, M. V., Sgt 233 
 
 Lay, Arthur, Mech 236 
 
 Leonard, M. C, 1st Lt 239 
 
 MacNider, Hanford, Capt. . .251 
 
 McVicker. F. D., Pvt 263 
 
 Mabreski, Michael, Cpl 263 
 
 Macarovsky, Herman, Sgt. . .263 
 Mangiracino, Frank. Pvt .... 266 
 
 Massicotte, A. J., Pvt 271 
 
 Mates, Harry, Pvt 271 
 
 Mattfeldt, C. O., 1st Lt 272 
 
 Mazurkevczk, S., Pvt 273 
 
 Menges, B. H., Pvt 275 
 
 Michaels, E. C, 1st Lt 277 
 
 Minelga, Frank, Pvt 279 
 
 Morgan, J. W., Cpl 285 
 
 Norton, E. D., Pvt 297 
 
 Oiler, George, Sgt 300 
 
 O'Rourkb. J. P., Pvt 303 
 
 Osborne, Harry, Cpl 303 
 
 Owens, Gilbert, Sgt 304 
 
 Parker, G. E., 1st Lt 306 
 
 Parker, J. A., Pvt 307 
 
 Payne, E. C, Pvt 309 
 
 Pedro, J. C, Pvt 310 
 
 Perkaus, Frank, Sgt 311 
 
 Peterson, Helmer, Pvt 312 
 
 Plettner, Aaron, Capt 316 
 
 Plummer, George, Pvt 317 
 
 23rd infantry 
 
 Canavan, Patrick, Pvt 86 
 
 Cook, F. A., Maj 105 
 
 De May, Joseph, Pvt 120 
 
 Doyle, J. J., Cpl 130 
 
 Eaton, S. S., Capt 136 
 
 Furbush, G. W., Jr., 1st Lt. . 155 
 
 497 
 
 Van Amburgh, H. C, Cpl. . .397 
 
 Robertson, A. G., 2nd Lt. . . .336 
 
 Rockwell, John. Pvt 338 
 
 Rockwell, W. F., Pvt 338 
 
 Rogers, Will, Pvt 339 
 
 Ryan, O. H., Cpl 342 
 
 Schkoda, Thomas. Bglr 349 
 
 Seastrand. E. W., Pvt 352 
 
 Shamanski, W. A., Pvt 354 
 
 Shimamowski, Alfred, Pvt. . .359 
 
 Sikivica, Pat, Pvt 360 
 
 Simpson, J. S., Sgt 362 
 
 Sloan, O. L., Pvt 364 
 
 Smith, F. E., Pvt 366 
 
 Smith, H. S., 2nd Lt 366 
 
 Smith, Millard, Sgt 368 
 
 Smith, T. J., Cpl 369 
 
 Smith, W. L., 1st Lt 369 
 
 Spencer, G. A., Ist Sgt 372 
 
 Starkey, Joseph, 1st Lt 374 
 
 Statham, G. B., Pvt. 1st CI. .374 
 
 Steiner, G. C, Sgt 375 
 
 Steininger, R. H., Pvt 375 
 
 Stewart, B. L., Cpl 376 
 
 Tawater, C. M., Sgt 384 
 
 Taylor, J. L., Capt 384 
 
 Thompson, Simon, Pvt 389 
 
 Tickner, J., Cpl 391 
 
 Tierce, W. A., Pvt 391 
 
 Toblini, Andy. Pvt 392 
 
 Upton. L. S., Col 396 
 
 Van lersal, Louis, Sgt. 
 
 (M. of H.) 25 
 
 Viera, Henry, Pvt 400 
 
 Viniarsky, W., Pvt 400 
 
 Wagner, Tony, Pvt 401 
 
 Wall, W. W., Pvt 403 
 
 Waters, F. E., Cpl 407 
 
 Wendell, Anthony, Pvt 411 
 
 Williams, F. G.. Pvt 418 
 
 Williams, Mack, Pvt 419 
 
 Woodward, D. W., Capt 425 
 
 Worthen, W. R., Mech 426 
 
 Zambrycyski, A., Pvt 430 
 
 Zeiler, Elmer, Cpl 431 
 
 Galloway, J. P., Ist Lt 157 
 
 Genest, P. P., Mech 160 
 
 Goltra, I. v., 1st Lt 165 
 
 Gorman, J. A.. Cpl 167 
 
 Griffin. M. G., 1st Lt 170 
 
 Hamilton, Otho, 1st Lt 176 
 
Divisional Index — Continued 
 
 Hansen. H. L., Cpl 178 
 
 Heath, F. E., Cpl 185 
 
 Heimerdinger, Charles, 2nd Lt. 186 
 
 Hildreth, R. P., Capt 191 
 
 Jacobson, William, Pvt 207 
 
 Joe, C. B., Sgt 210 
 
 Kane. C. J.. Pvt 217 
 
 Lagassey, Napoleon, Pvt. . . .232 
 
 Lonaider, Jules, Pvt 246 
 
 Longfield. S. F., Cpl 246 
 
 Lutz, J. D., Cpl 249 
 
 McCormick, C. T., Sgt 255 
 
 McGay, G. H., 2nd Lt 257 
 
 McKenna, Patrick, Cpl 260 
 
 McLawhom, L. B., Saddler. .261 
 
 Mathis, J. D., Ist Lt 272 
 
 Martin, C. A.. Capt 270 
 
 Mazzoni, Louis, Pvt 273 
 
 Alexander, M. C. Cpl 31 
 
 Auer, Charles, Cpl 38 
 
 Ball, E. B., Ph. M 42 
 
 Bailey, G. W., Ph. M. 3rd CI. 40 
 
 Baker, H. L, Sgt 41 
 
 Barczykowski, F. J., Pvt. ... 44 
 
 Barnhart, F. A., Sgt 45 
 
 Barron, W. L.. Pvt 45 
 
 Barrows, A. E., Pvt 45 
 
 Baston, A. P., 1st Lt 41 
 
 Bear, A. F., H. A 49 
 
 Beauchamp, Felix, Capt 50 
 
 Becker, F. H., 2nd Lt 60 
 
 Bell, Joe, Sgt 52 
 
 Bernier, O. D., 2nd Lt 54 
 
 Bernstein, D., Cpl 54 
 
 Berry, B. S., Maj 54 
 
 Bird, F. M., Ph. M 57 
 
 Blake, Robert, Ist Lt 58 
 
 Blanchfield, John, Capt 54 
 
 Bonday, Robert, Pvt 63 
 
 Brady, J. J., Chap 68 
 
 Brautigan, G. H., Pvt 68 
 
 Brown, Dillmus, Pvt 73 
 
 Broxup, John, Pvt 76 
 
 Budde, G. W., Pvt 77 
 
 Buford, D. L., Gun. Sgt 77 
 
 Burnes, J. F., Capt 80 
 
 Campbell, W. E., Sgt 86 
 
 Carberry, James, 2nd Lt 87 
 
 Carhart, J. B., 2nd Lt 87 
 
 Casey, John, Sgt 91 
 
 Christensen, L. C, Pvt 97 
 
 Clark, G. H., Cpl 98 
 
 Clarke, J. L., Pvt 99 
 
 Clarkston, Samuel, Gun. Sgt. 99 
 
 Colvin, D. P., 2nd Lt 103 
 
 Cook, Walter, Gun. Sgt 105 
 
 Cooper, O. M.. Cpl 106 
 
 Courtney, James, Sgt 107 
 
 Courtois, A., (French) 107 
 
 Coverdell, V. A., Lt 108 
 
 Cronin, R. P., Sgt Ill 
 
 Cropeau, L. J., Pvt Ill 
 
 Crossen, V. J., Sgt Ill 
 
 Crowther, O. C, 1st Lt 112 
 
 Cukela, L., 1st Lt. (M. of H.) 18 
 
 Culnan, J. H., Sgt 112 
 
 Decarre, Alphonse, Capt 119 
 
 Dennis, C. A., 2nd Lt 121 
 
 Dessez, P. T., Surgeon 122 
 
 Devlin, B. J., Pvt., 1st CI 122 
 
 Dickinson, Dwight, Jr., Lt. 
 
 (J. G.) 123 
 
 Dock, F. J., Cpl 125 
 
 Donaghue, R. H., Sgt 127 
 
 Doody, John, Cpl 128 
 
 Dunbeck, Charley., Capt 133 
 
 Engel, W. F., Sgt 140 
 
 23rd infantry— Continued 
 
 Menge, W. M., Pvt 274 
 
 Menter, L. H., Pvt 275 
 
 Meyering, W. D., 1st Lt 276 
 
 Mikos, J. N. J., Cpl 277 
 
 Mitchell, Clarence, Capt 280 
 
 Mitchell, J. E., 2nd Lt 280 
 
 Molloy, J. A., Lt 281 
 
 Morningstar, Leroy, Sgt 285 
 
 Mulhall, H. T., Sgt 288 
 
 Patrick, W. E., Chap 308 
 
 Phalen, E. F., Cpl 313 
 
 Reeve, C. B., 1st Lt 329 
 
 Reynolds, W. G., Capt 331 
 
 Richman, H. C, Pvt 332 
 
 Sharp, J. H., 2nd Lt 355 
 
 Sheeran, J. J., 1st Lt 356 
 
 Shepherd, Grant, Capt 357 
 
 Shimanowich, Alex., Pvt 358 
 
 5th regiment, U. S. M. C. 
 
 Farmer, W. R., Secretary, 
 
 Y.M.C.A 143 
 
 Fay, J. H., Capt 143 
 
 Feland, Logan, Bug. Gen. . . .144 
 
 Feigle, W. M., Sgt 144 
 
 Ferguson, W. J., Cpl 145 
 
 Fischer, R. McC, Cpl 141 
 
 Flynn, F. J., Gun. Sgt 147 
 
 Fox, D. R., Sgt 152 
 
 Fox, W. H., Pvt 152 
 
 Frank, Peter, Pvt 155 
 
 Geer, P. S., Cpl 160 
 
 Gibbons, J. J., Sgt 161 
 
 Gilbert, L. T., Pvt 162 
 
 Godbey, A. D.. Cpl 165 
 
 Grant, John, 1st Sgt 168 
 
 Griffen, W. L., Cpl 170 
 
 Gustafson, J. A., 2nd Lt 173 
 
 Hamilton, G. W., Maj 176 
 
 Haney, J. S., Pvt 177 
 
 Hansen, William. Cpl 178 
 
 Hardiman, M. J., Pvt 179 
 
 Hardenrider, L. H., Pvt 180 
 
 Heckman, J. H., Ist Lt 183 
 
 Hewitt, C. W., Jr., Cpl 187 
 
 Higginson, W. P., 1st Sgt 190 
 
 Hiller, W. S., Cpl 192 
 
 Hirst, S. C, Pvt 192 
 
 Hoffman, C. F., Gun. Sgt. ... 193 
 Hoffman, C. F., Gun. Sgt. 
 
 (M. of H.) 20 
 
 Hook, F. R., Lt 197 
 
 Hope, E. B.. Ist Lt 197 
 
 Hopta. J. L., Cpl 198 
 
 Hughes, G. D., Cpl 201 
 
 Hulbert, H. L., Mr. G 202 
 
 Hunt, L. P., Capt 203 
 
 Hunter, D. A., 1st Sgt 203 
 
 Hurley, P. T., Pvt 204 
 
 Inman. L. W., Sgt 205 
 
 Israel, Frederick, 2nd Lt 206 
 
 Jamison, R. R., Ph. M., 1st C1.208 
 Jennison. C. S.. Ph. M., 2nd 
 
 CI 210 
 
 Johnson, G. A., 2nd Lt 211 
 
 Jordan, Jack, Cpl 215 
 
 Justesen, W. A., Pvt 216 
 
 Kane, T. W., Sgt 217 
 
 Kaulsky, Frank, Pvt 218 
 
 Keller, Theodore, Sgt 220 
 
 Kelley, F. J., 1st Lt 220 
 
 Kness, K. F., Pvt 227 
 
 Kocak, Matej, Sgt., (M. of H.) 
 
 21 228 
 Korman! F.' A..' Pvt. '. '. '. '. '...'. 229 
 
 Kukoski, John, Pvt 231 
 
 Lee, W. H., Cpl 237 
 
 Legendre, J. H., 2nd Lt 238 
 
 Leitner, Aloyaius. Pvt 238 
 
 498 
 
 Shumate, J. W., Pvt 359 
 
 Siebert, Clarence, Pvt 360 
 
 Siers, Frank, Pvt 360 
 
 Sinatra, Marion, Pvt 363 
 
 Stone, E. R., Col 378 
 
 Sullivan, D. W., Pvt 380 
 
 Swarts, R. E.. 1st Lt 382 
 
 Tarter. C. M., Sgt 384 
 
 Taylor, T. J., Lt 385 
 
 Thebert, W. F., Pvt 387 
 
 Thomas, Everett, Bglr 388 
 
 Thompson, H. L., Capt 389 
 
 Turano, John, Pvt 395 
 
 Waddill, E. C, Maj 401 
 
 Whitaker, Jesse, Cpl 414 
 
 White, D. W., 2nd Lt 414 
 
 Youngdahl, O. E.. Capt 430 
 
 Zane. E. L., Col 430 
 
 Lienhard, Jacob, 2nd Lt 242 
 
 Leroux, Maurice, 1st Lt 239 
 
 Lindgren, E. E., 2nd Lt 243 
 
 Locke, K. W., Cpl 245 
 
 Lukins, F. T., Sgt 248 
 
 Luloff, Zalme, Pvt 248 
 
 Lyng, A. E., Gun. Sgt 249 
 
 Lyster, W. G., Pvt 250 
 
 McCoy, C. T., Pvt 255 
 
 McCoy, Jos., Capt 255 
 
 Mclntyre, W. M.. Pvt 259 
 
 McLendon, P. A., Lt. (j. g.)..26I 
 
 Mackin, E. E., Pvt 264 
 
 Markley. George, Sgt 268 
 
 Mathias, Jean, Pvt 272 
 
 Melcher, E. J., Cpl 274 
 
 Merkel, E. E., Ph. M., 2nd CI. 275 
 
 Messanelli, R. A., Ph. M 276 
 
 Messinger, E. J., Pvt 276 
 
 Miles, T. H., 2nd Lt 277 
 
 Miller, T. A. O., Pvt 279 
 
 Mincey, G. A., Cpl 277 
 
 Montag, B. W., Cpl 282 
 
 Mosley, Gaines, Capt 287 
 
 Naegle, H. M., Pvt 291 
 
 Nolan, V. A., Ph. M 296 
 
 Nolte, L. v., H. A., 1st CI. . .296 
 Norstrand, C. J., Sgt. Maj. . .297 
 
 Olds, Arthur, Sgt 301 
 
 Otto, W. H., Cpl 303 
 
 Parmley, W. B., Sgt 307 
 
 Peterson. G. I.. Ph. M., 3rd 
 
 CI 312 
 
 Peterson. W. C, 2nd Lt 313 
 
 Petty, O. H., Lt 303 
 
 Pilcher, L. W., Sgt 315 
 
 Platt, C. E., Cpl 316 
 
 Piatt, J. H., 1st Lt 316 
 
 Pratt, L. L., Lt. Com 320 
 
 Rea, L. E., 2nd Lt 327 
 
 Reed, E. B., Ph. M., 2nd Cl. .328 
 
 Regan. G. V.. Cpl 329 
 
 Richmond. C. H.. Cpl 332 
 
 Richmond, C. L., Pvt 332 
 
 Rindeau, A. J., Gun. Sgt 334 
 
 Rogers, B. F.. Ph. M.. 2nd C1.339 
 
 Rodgers, J. W., Sgt 338 
 
 Rodgers, M. S., Gun. Sgt 338 
 
 Russell. T. N.. Ph. M 343 
 
 Ryan, J. E., Cpl 344 
 
 Schiani, Alfred, Pvt 348 
 
 Schwab. V. H., Sgt 351 
 
 Scott, M. R., Gun. Sgt 351 
 
 Seitz. L. E., Pvt 352 
 
 Shea, R. O'B., Lt. (J.G.) 356 
 
 Shearer, M. E., Maj 356 
 
 Shepard, L. C, 1st Lt 357 
 
 Sherman, S. G., Sgt 357 
 
 Showers. W. L.. Pvt 35? 
 
Divisional Index — Continued 
 
 5th regiment, U. S. M. C— Continued 
 
 Sieg, R. E., Pvt 360 
 
 Silverthorn, M. H., 2nd Lt... 361 
 
 Simpson, R. H., Pvt 362 
 
 Sinclair, W. W., Pvt 363 
 
 Slover, Robert, Cpl 364 
 
 Smith, J. F., Pvt 367 
 
 Somers, V. L., 2nd Lt 370 
 
 Stenson, C. H., Pvt 375 
 
 Strin, B. T., Cpl 379 
 
 Sweet, Walter, 2nd Lt 383 
 
 Synnott, J. A., 2nd Lt 383 
 
 Tanbert, A. A., Pvt 384 
 
 Tenley, E. H., H. A., 1st CI. .386 
 
 Terrill, J. S., Maj 386 
 
 Tharau, Herman, Gun. Sgt. . .387 
 
 Thayer, Sidney, Jr., 1st Lt 387 
 
 Thomas, Fred, 2nd Lt 388 
 
 Thompson, J. W., Pvt 389 
 
 Todd, Harold, Gun. Sgt 392 
 
 Tousic, Frank, C. Ph. M. . . .392 
 
 Turrell, J. S., Lt. Col 396 
 
 Van Dusen, R. R., Sgt 398 
 
 Vierbuchen, W. J., Sgt 400 
 
 Vollmer, F. D., Pvt 401 
 
 Ware, A. F., Sgt 406 
 
 Wass, L. S., Capt 407 
 
 Wayne, L. G., Pvt 408 
 
 Wear, E. W., Cpl 408 
 
 Werner, Bernard, Sgt 411 
 
 West, Henry, Sgt 412 
 
 Westergren, H. O., Pvt 413 
 
 Whitehead, Frank, Capt 415 
 
 Wilcox, R. M., 1st Lt 417 
 
 Willmot, W. H., Gun. Sgt. . .420 
 Wincheubaugh, Wolcott, Cpl . 422 
 
 Womack, J. H., Pvt 424 
 
 Wood, Dolph, Pvt 424 
 
 Yardborough, G. H., 1st Lt. .428 
 Zinner, F. J., 2nd Lt 431 
 
 Adams, J. P., 1st Lt 28 
 
 Alsup, J. W., Pvt 33 
 
 Aselton, E. K., Pvt 37 
 
 Axton, A. P., Pvt 39 
 
 Balch, J. H., Ph. M 42 
 
 Beird, R. H., Pvt 51 
 
 Belfry, Earl, Sgt 51 
 
 Bogan, H. S., Sgt 61 
 
 Boone, J. T., Lt. Com 63 
 
 Boone, R. W., Cpl 63 
 
 Bos, Lambert, Pvt 64 
 
 Brandon, Clyde, Pvt 68 
 
 Broberg, C. J., Pvt 72 
 
 Brogdon, Ronald, Ph. M 72 
 
 Brooks, C. W., Cpl 72 
 
 Brooks, E. E., Pvt 72 
 
 Butterfield, O. J., Cpl 82 
 
 Carter, J. W., Pvt 90 
 
 Gates, C. B., Capt 93 
 
 Chandler. H. E., Capt 94 
 
 Chase, R. W., Cpl 95 
 
 Chatman, G. M., Pvt 95 
 
 Childs, Howard, Cpl 96 
 
 Clark, Chalmers, Pvt 98 
 
 Cogswell, J. C, 1st Lt 100 
 
 Cole, E. B., Maj 101 
 
 Cone, Ben, Cpl 103 
 
 Cook, H. C, Pvt 105 
 
 Cornell, W. R., Ma. Gun 106 
 
 Croll, G. H., Pvt 110 
 
 Daly, Daniel, 1st Sgt 115 
 
 Dargis, J. A., Cpl 115 
 
 Depue. D. T., Pvt 121 
 
 Dougherty, N. F., 1st Lt 129 
 
 Duncan, D. F., Capt 133 
 
 Dunlavy, H. D., Pvt 134 
 
 Eddy, H. L., 2nd Lt 136 
 
 Eddy, W. A.. 2nd Lt 136 
 
 Faga, W. H., Sgt 142 
 
 Farrant, O. C, Sgt 143 
 
 Farwell, W. G., Com 143 
 
 Fleitz, M. F., Pvt 148 
 
 Fletcher, H. B., Cpl 148 
 
 Flocken, J. B., Pvt 149 
 
 Fowler, E. C, Ist Lt 152 
 
 6th regiment, U. S. M. C. 
 
 Frank, G. T., Sgt 152 
 
 Frye, J. G., Pvt 154 
 
 Fuller, E. C, Capt 155 
 
 Furr, W. E., Pvt 155 
 
 Garages, J. A., Cpl 158 
 
 Geiger, F. F., Sgt 160 
 
 Gibson, C. S., Pvt 161 
 
 Gibson, R., Cpl 161 
 
 Gill, W. T., Jr., Lt 163 
 
 Glucksman, Samuel, Pvt. . . .164 
 
 Groff, John, Gun. Sgt 171 
 
 GuUion, Otto, Sgt 172 
 
 Haws, E. H., Pvt 184 
 
 Hermle, L. D., 1st Lt 188 
 
 Hill, F. W., Cpl 191 
 
 Houchins, L. C, Sgt 198 
 
 Huffstader, L. D., Pvt 201 
 
 Hurley, P. H., Ist Lt 204 
 
 Husted, C. S., Pvt 204 
 
 Ingalls, J. J., Cpl 205 
 
 Johnson, S. M., 2nd Lt 212 
 
 Jordan, R. O., Pvt 216 
 
 Kelley, J. J., Pvt. (M. of H.) . 21 
 
 Kidder, H. P., 2nd Lt 223 
 
 Kinsburg, C. O., Ph. M 225 
 
 Kruezman, W. A., Pvt 230 
 
 Lindsey, C. S., Pvt 243 
 
 Litchfield, J. R., Ph. M., 3rd 
 
 CI 244 
 
 Loomis, C. v., Cpl 246 
 
 Lotspiech, O. V., Pvt 247 
 
 McKinney, D. J., Sgt 260 
 
 McLeod, H. L., Pvt 261 
 
 Manning, James, H. A 266 
 
 Marlowe, F. M., Sgt 268 
 
 Marshall, R. W., 2nd Lt 269 
 
 Meyer, Albert, Pvt 276 
 
 Michael, W. H., Lt 276 
 
 Miller, H. S., Pvt 278 
 
 Mills, B. H., Pvt 279 
 
 Moore, W. B., 2nd Lt 284 
 
 Moreland, O. E., Cpl 284 
 
 Murray, C. I., 1st Lt 290 
 
 Myers, D. E., Pvt 290 
 
 Nagazyna, J. J., Gun. Sgt. . .291 
 
 Noble, A. H., 1st Lt 296 
 
 Nutting, L. H., Pvt 298 
 
 O'Kelley, G. C, Sgt 301 
 
 Osborne, W. D., Lt 303 
 
 Overton, M. C, Capt 304 
 
 Parker, D. M., Cpl 306 
 
 Philbald, H. W., Cpl 314 
 
 Pilkerton, A. W., Ph. M 315 
 
 Pruitt, J. H., Cpl. (M. of H.) . 23 
 
 Quick, J. H., Sgt. Maj 324 
 
 Randies, H. J., Cpl 326 
 
 Reeves, R. W., Cpl 329 
 
 Roberts, C. G., Ist Lt 336 
 
 Robertson, J. F., 1st Lt 336 
 
 Robinson, C. C, 2nd Lt 337 
 
 Rocky, K. E., Capt 338 
 
 Rockwell, M. C, Pvt 338 
 
 Schaffner, F. C, Ph. M., 3rd 
 
 CI 348 
 
 Schneider, J. G., Ist Lt 349 
 
 Schreech, G. W., Cpl 349 
 
 Sellers, J. McB., Ist Lt 353 
 
 Sexton, F. L., Pvt 354 
 
 Sheaff. D. R., Cpl 356 
 
 Shepherd, R. H. C, Pvt 357 
 
 Simmons, S. S., Pvt 361 
 
 Simon, F. J., Sgt 361 
 
 Smiley, D. F., Pvt 365 
 
 Smith, D. F., Capt 366 
 
 Spaulding, D. L., Cpl 371 
 
 Taugher, C. B.. 2nd Lt 384 
 
 Tilghman, Benjamin, Cpl 391 
 
 Timmerman, L. F.,Jr., 2nd Lt.391 
 
 Troup, C. D., Pvt 394 
 
 Ulrich, William, Sgt. Maj 396 
 
 Van Amburgh, H. C, Cpl. . .397 
 
 Vial, F. A., Cpl 399 
 
 Viera, J. N., Pvt 400 
 
 West, J. A., 2nd Lt 412 
 
 Wheeler, F. C, 1st Lt 414 
 
 Widdifield, C. J., 2nd Lt 417 
 
 Woolert, E. J., Cpl 424 
 
 Zane, R. T., Capt 430 
 
 2nd artillery brigade 
 
 Buck, B. B., Brig. Gen. Com. 77 
 
 Calvin, H. L., Capt 85 
 
 Carton, C. A., Sgt 91 
 
 Cross. H. A., Cpl Ill 
 
 Edwards. H. S.. Pvt 137 
 
 EUet, Monroe. Pvt 138 
 
 12th field artillery 
 
 Forsyth, M. W., Jr., Pvt 151 
 
 Geyer, R. E., Pvt 161 
 
 Gillottie, Angelo, Pvt 163 
 
 Green, D. R., Sgt 168 
 
 Henricks, T. N., 1st Lt 187 
 
 Hood, R. B., Capt 196 
 
 Moran, Russell, Pvt 284 
 
 Settle, Frank, Pvt. 1st CI 353 
 
 Thomas, C. M.. Sgt 387 
 
 13th field artillery 
 
 Beal, H. v., Cpl 49 | Behan, J. P., Pvt. 
 
 499 
 
 51 
 
Divisional Index — Continued 
 
 Bongardt, C. F., 2nd Lt. 
 Coakley, J. L., Cpl 
 
 17th field artillery 
 
 . 63 1 Furness, Thomas, Lt 155 
 
 .100 I Hubbard, W. W., 1st Lt 200 
 
 McKendry, S. J., Pvt 259 
 
 Bartlett, E. E., Jr., Pvt 46 
 
 Benjamin, R. N., 1st Lt 53 
 
 Blust, P. E., Pvt 60 
 
 Boyd, L. A., Pvt 66 
 
 Byrd, M. C, Ist Sgt 83 
 
 Cope, O. M., Cpl 106 
 
 Doogs, J. A., Pvt 128 
 
 Gallo, Joseph, Sgt 157 
 
 Garr, C. W., Cpl 158 
 
 Goodrich, L. D., Pvt 166 
 
 2nd engineers 
 
 Gustafson, Carl, Pvt 173 
 
 Holt, J. L., Pvt 196 
 
 Levan, Simpson, Cpl 240 
 
 Miller, J. C, Jr., 2nd Lt 278 
 
 Molsberry, H. C, 1st Lt 281 
 
 Nichols, C. E., Sgt 294 
 
 O'Brien, C. J., Sgt 299 
 
 O'Brien, J. J., Sgt 299 
 
 Peck, M. H., Capt 310 
 
 Raffington, C. S., Pvt 325 
 
 Reid, A. W., Pvt 329 
 
 Sanders, J. D., Cpl 346 
 
 Sarti, Wm., Sgt. 1st CI 346 
 
 Saunders, T. D., Cpl 347 
 
 Shepard, E. E., Pvt. 1st CI. .357 
 
 Snow, W. A., Maj 369 
 
 Spafford, J. H., 1st Lt 371 
 
 Steimel, W. J., Pvt 375 
 
 Steimer, J. J. F., Maj 375 
 
 Wilkerson, Alfred, Pvt 418 
 
 4th machine gun BATTALION 
 
 Aiello, Antonio, Pvt 30 
 
 Beeby, A. E., Cpl 51 
 
 Danysch, S. G., Sgt 115 
 
 Bruce, A. D., Maj 76 
 
 Di Carlo, Salvatore, Pvt 123 
 
 Hanna, E. G., Pvt 178 
 
 Harris, J., Sgt 181 
 
 Hunt, Charies, Pvt 202 
 
 Phillips, Charles, Pvt 314 
 
 Srygley, E. F., 1st Lt 373 
 
 Wyatt, Lindon, Cpl 427 
 
 5th MACHINE GUN BATTALION 
 
 Berry, B. I., 2nd Lt 54 
 
 Blaknee, Faun, 1st Sgt 58 
 
 Cain, J. S., Sgt 84 
 
 Chapman, E. G., Capt 95 
 
 Claflin, J. A., Sgt 97 
 
 Clark, P. J., Pvt 98 
 
 Henricksen, Hans, Pvt 188 
 
 Hovatter, E. E., Pvt 199 
 
 Maroney, W., 1st Sgt 269 
 
 Mazkawz, Louis, Cpl 273 
 
 Pisticoudis, Theodore, Pvt. . .316 
 
 Rice, C. C, 2nd Lt 331 
 
 Stevens, H. A., 2nd Lt 376 
 
 Swanson, C. E., Cpl 382 
 
 Vercoe, Stanley, Pvt 399 
 
 Wozniaok, Anthony, Pvt. . . .426 
 
 6th machine gun BATTALION 
 
 Bald, Edward, Cpl 42 
 
 Bleasdale, V. F., 1st Lt 59 
 
 Bower, George, 2nd Lt 65 
 
 Brummett, J. R., Pvt 76 
 
 Butterfield, O. J., Cpl 82 
 
 Cochrane, R. S., C. P. M 100 
 
 Cole, J. E., Pvt 101 
 
 Crabbe, T. P., Pvt 109 
 
 Dillon, J. E., Pvt 124 
 
 Fury, W. H., Sgt 156 
 
 Haefliger, Fred, Pvt 174 
 
 Hart, J. S., 1st Lt 181 
 
 Hoffman. L. L., Pvt 194 
 
 King, O. D., Lt 225 
 
 Lane, H. V., Pvt 233 
 
 McNulty, John, 1st Sgt 262 
 
 Moran, P. J., Pvt 284 
 
 Multer, W. L., Pvt 288 
 
 Olsen, J. E., Pvt 302 
 
 Pauley, W. E., Pvt 309 
 
 Porter, E. W., Pvt 318 
 
 Pretty, J. J., Pvt 321 
 
 Ream, B. L., Pvt 327 
 
 Slyke, A. G., Sgt 364 
 
 Spencer, Ernest, Pvt 372 
 
 Stamps, B. B.. C. P. M 374 
 
 Syverson, G. I., Pvt 383 
 
 Voorhees, G. C, Pvt 401 
 
 Wilbur, T. A., Sec'y Y.M.C.A.417 
 
 Wincenclak, William, Sgt 422 
 
 Witt, G. D., Ph. M. 3rd CI. .424 
 Yates, F. R., Ph. M. 3rd CI . . . 429 
 
 2nd ammunition TRAIN 
 
 Sigg, C. F., 1st Sgt 362 | Walters, A. L., Sgt. 
 
 .405 
 
 3rd division 
 
 5th brigade 
 
 Manier, W. R., Jr., Capt 266 | Sladen, F. W., Brig. Gen 364 
 
 Adamkewitt, Waclan, Pvt ... 28 
 
 Baker, J. M., Cpl 41 
 
 Banks, L. S., Pvt 43 
 
 Barkley, J. L., Pvt 1st CI. 
 
 C. M. of H.) 17 
 
 Bell, A. J., Jr., 2nd Lt 51 
 
 Bell, Blake, Pvt 52 
 
 Bender, John, Pvt 53 
 
 Berkeley, T. I., 2nd Lt 54 
 
 Blaurock, Oscar, Pvt 59 
 
 Boiling, A. R., 2nd Lt 62 
 
 Campbell, M. H., Band Sgt. . 86 
 
 Carr, W. W., Maj 88 
 
 Combs, Steve, Cpl 103 
 
 Davis, W. E., Sgt 117 
 
 Derry, J. W., Pvt 121 
 
 4th infantry 
 
 Doherty, John, 1st Sgt 126 
 
 Donahoe, F. C, Pvt 127 
 
 Dorey, Halstead, Col 128 
 
 Feinberg, H. J., Pvt 144 
 
 Fesselmeyer, W. T., 2nd Lt. .145 
 
 Fillyaw, W. J., Pvt 146 
 
 Finn, Henry, Pvt 146 
 
 Floyd, W. M., Pvt 149 
 
 Hausmann, W. L., Pvt 183 
 
 Hensley, T. L., Pvt 188 
 
 James, J. A., Sgt 207 
 
 Jervey, F. J., Capt 210 
 
 Kanopsky, Frank, Pvt 217 
 
 Keadok, Joseph, Pvt. 1st CI .. 218 
 
 Kennedy, Grant, Cpl 221 
 
 Kepner, W. E., Capt 222 
 
 500 
 
 Klanska, Frederic, Pvt 226 
 
 Kmiotek, A., Pvt 227 
 
 Kozloski, J., Pvt 229 
 
 Lewis, F. N., Capt 241 
 
 Lidwell, H. L., Sgt 242 
 
 Lucia, A., Pvt. 1st CI 248 
 
 Lukas, Joseph, Pvt 248 
 
 McConnell, J. B., 1st Lt 254 
 
 Mc Donough, J. F., Cpl 256 
 
 Madden, David, Sgt 264 
 
 Manula, Harry, Pvt 267 
 
 MargoUn, Harry, Pvt 268 
 
 May, L. T., Pvt 273 
 
 Moritz, M. F., Sgt 285 
 
 Morton, L. A., Pvt 287 
 
 NaUe, J. B., Maj 291 
 
Divisional Index — Continued 
 
 Narewouchek, T., Sgt 291 
 
 Olejnik, Frank, Cpl 301 
 
 Owens, F. A., 1st Lt 304 
 
 Peronace, Anthony, Pvt 311 
 
 Pokorny, Robert, Pvt 317 
 
 Politte, M. C, Cpl 317 
 
 Poplin, D. C, Pvt 318 
 
 Radevick, R., Pvt 324 
 
 4th infantry— Con^mwecZ 
 
 Scialabra, Joseph 351 
 
 Scully, G. F.. Pvt 352 
 
 Shupp, R. F., 1st Lt 360 
 
 Smith, Emerson, Pvt 366 
 
 Smyth, R. M., Maj 369 
 
 Snyder. A. E., Pvt 369 
 
 Stewart, G. L.. Sgt 376 
 
 Waite, G. T., Pvt 401 
 
 Walsh, Frank, Pvt 403 
 
 Walton, El A., Mechanic. . . .405 
 
 Weidmaier, B. A., Pvt 410 
 
 Whaley, W. P., Sgt 413 
 
 Wickliffe, R. E., Pvt 417 
 
 WiUey, J. E., Pvt 418 
 
 Williams, R. T., Pvt 420 
 
 Wright, J. W., Sgt 427 
 
 Bean, Rufus, Sgt 49 
 
 Beautty, G. S., 2nd Lt 50 
 
 Beck, J. I., Cpl 50 
 
 Bothwell, Eugene, Pvt 64 
 
 Bregger, Thomas, Pvt 69 
 
 Price, A. T.., Jr., Ist Lt 70 
 
 Brown, J. J., 1st Lt 75 
 
 Budd, J. O., Pvt 77 
 
 Burns, M. D., Pvt 80 
 
 Byam, O. P., 2nd Lt 82 
 
 Chafin, Marile, Cpl 94 
 
 Colflesh, Robert, Cpl 102 
 
 Condit, P. H., 1st Lt 103 
 
 Dechert, Robert, Capt 119 
 
 Fiske, N. R., Capt 147 
 
 Flannery, W. R., 1st Lt 147 
 
 Adams, J. C, Capt 29 
 
 AUen, C. E.. Ist Lt 32 
 
 Baker, D. B., 1st Lt 41 
 
 Batchelder, H. W., 1st Lt. . . . 47 
 
 Bates, Paul, Sgt 47 
 
 Beck, Albert, Sgt 50 
 
 Beebe, L. C, Capt 51 
 
 Bleadale, R. H., Pvt 59 
 
 Boehle, William, Pvt 61 
 
 Borst, R. P., Reg. Spl. Sgt. . . 64 
 
 Brown, Frank, Cpl 74 
 
 Bub, Elroy, Pvt 76 
 
 Cattus, J. C, 1st Lt 93 
 
 Chappell, R. A., Pvt 95 
 
 Cox, E. J., 1st Sgt 108 
 
 Dooley, J. J., Sgt 128 
 
 Dougherty, R. M., Reg. Sgt. 
 
 Maj 129 
 
 Duey, Arma, Pvt 132 
 
 Duncan, Ernest, Pvt 134 
 
 Edgar, F. W.. Cpl 137 
 
 Elpern, B. D., Cpl 139 
 
 Frank, W. J., Pvt 152 
 
 Galka, Tony, Pvt 156 
 
 7th infantry 
 
 Hancock, Glenn, Sgt 177 
 
 Hendershot, Ford, Cpl 187 
 
 Hyde, James, Sgt 204 
 
 Jenks, D. N., 1st Lt 209 
 
 Kjose, C. 0., Cpl 226 
 
 Lawson, F. M., Cpl 236 
 
 Long, M. E., 2nd Lt 246 
 
 McDonald, Douglas, Pvt 256 
 
 McElwain, H. E., Sgt 257 
 
 Micklish, F., Pvt 277 
 
 Miller, Joseph, Sgt 278 
 
 Morrow, W. M., Col 286 
 
 Nixon, L. H., Capt 296 
 
 O'Neal, J. L., Pvt 302 
 
 Pederson, I. O., Pvt 310 
 
 30th infantry 
 
 Gallagher, George, Cpl 156 
 
 Gay, J. H., 1st Lt 159 
 
 Green, Garland, Pvt 169 
 
 Hanley, W. T., 2nd Lt 178 
 
 Hegeman, August, Pvt 186 
 
 Holliday, H. A., 1st Lt 195 
 
 Jardine, D. F., 1st Sgt 208 
 
 Jauss, R. B., 1st Lt 208 
 
 Knight, Henry, Pvt 227 
 
 Levis, W. E., 2nd Lt 240 
 
 Mac Elligott, G. H., 1st Lt. .250 
 
 McVicar, L. D., Sgt 263 
 
 Mahchis, C, Cpl 265 
 
 Marchand, Leon, (French) 1st 
 
 Lt 267 
 
 Marciniak, John, Cpl 267 
 
 Marsh, H. P., 1st Lt 269 
 
 Marshall, H. J., Pvt 269 
 
 Marshall, R. E., Pvt 269 
 
 Minardi, G., Pvt 279 
 
 Mitchell, Arthur, Sgt 280 
 
 Moore, F. P., Jr., Capt 283 
 
 Mullin, R. H., Sgt 288 
 
 Obenour, G., Pvt. 1st CI 298 
 
 Poore, B. A., Brig. Gen 318 
 
 Postmoy, Alexander, Cpl. . . .319 
 
 Pratt, Jesse, Sgt 320 
 
 Raborn, John, Pvt 324 
 
 Robinson, J. J., Cpl 337 
 
 Rolfe, O. S., Capt 339 
 
 Segraves, Charles, Lt 352 
 
 Shelton, F. R., 1st Lt 357 
 
 Spangler, Louis, Pvt 371 
 
 Tonks, Mark, Pvt 392 
 
 Waite, R. G., 1st Lt 402 
 
 Westphal, A. E., 1st Lt 413 
 
 WiUard, H. C. Cpl 418 
 
 Williams, I. R., 2nd Lt 419 
 
 Zimmer, John, Pvt 431 
 
 Paschall, P. C, Maj 308 
 
 Purrington, A. C, 2nd Lt 323 
 
 Reese, H. L., 1st Lt 328 
 
 Reinhard, WilUam, Pvt 330 
 
 Rice, E. v., Pvt 331 
 
 Royster, T. R., 1st Lt 342 
 
 Rudolph, E. W., Pvt 343 
 
 Sadler, G. W., Chap 345 
 
 St. George, Emery, 1st Lt. . .345 
 
 Sartain, G. W., Cpl 346 
 
 Savage, A. Y., 1st Lt 347 
 
 Seay, M. B., Cpl 352 
 
 Smallyon, E. H., Pvt 365 
 
 Smith, E. A., Sgt 366 
 
 Sprouse, Robert, 1st Sgt 373 
 
 Sylvester, L. McD., Maj 383 
 
 Turner, D. C. Capt 395 
 
 Walker, F. L., Maj 402 
 
 Weaver, W. D., Pvt 408 
 
 Wilcox, G. E., 2nd Lt 417 
 
 Winant, Frederick, Jr., 1st Lt.422 
 
 Wright, F. W., Sgt 427 
 
 Yanchulis, Martin, Pvt 428 
 
 Abrum, William, Cpl 27 
 
 Adams, F. H., Col 28 
 
 Austin, J. B., Capt 38 
 
 Bailey, A. G., Sgt 40 
 
 Barfield, H. M., 2nd Lt 44 
 
 Bishop, G. O., Pvt 57 
 
 Bohan, W. J., Sgt 62 
 
 Bresnahan, T. F., 1st Lt 70 
 
 Busk, J. R., 2nd Lt 82 
 
 Cain, L. B., Pvt 84 
 
 Carter, Clary, Pvt 89 
 
 Cayer, A. J., Pvt 93 
 
 Connors, John, Cpl 104 
 
 Dublinsky, Morris, Pvt 131 
 
 Eberlin, Ralph, 1st Lt 136 
 
 38th infantry 
 
 Farst, LaRoy, Pvt 143 
 
 Faust, J. W., Sgt 143 
 
 Flood, J. E., Sgt 149 
 
 Frank, Emanuel, Cpl 152 
 
 Hardie, W. C, Sgt 179 
 
 Hardy, H. A., Pvt 179 
 
 Hardy, Orville, Cpl 179 
 
 Harelis, S. J., Pvt 179 
 
 Holmes, H. H., Cpl 196 
 
 Husbands, W. D., Pvt 204 
 
 Johnston, Hamilton, 2nd Lt..213 
 
 Lough, M. S., Maj 247 
 
 McAlexander, U. G., Brig. 
 
 Gen 252 
 
 Main, C. L., Sgt 285 
 
 Mascorella, S., Pvt 271 
 
 Merritt, H. C, 2nd Lt 275 
 
 Meyer, F. Sgt 276 
 
 Murray, Robinson, Capt. . . .290 
 
 Nadeau, David, 1st Sgt 291 
 
 Newell, Alexander, Cpl 294 
 
 Robinson, F. N., Sgt 337 
 
 Rowe, G. I., Maj 342 
 
 Ryan, William, 1st Lt 344 
 
 Saweuk, WilUam, Pvt 347 
 
 Short, Abe, Sgt 359 
 
 Travers, H. P., Pvt 393 
 
 Weiner, D. J., Pvt 410 
 
 Woolridge, J. W., Capt 425 
 
 Younger, R. L., 2nd Lt 430 
 
 Anderson, H. N., Sgt 33 
 
 Braungardt, Fayette, Pvt. ... 68 
 Daniel, Henry, Pvt 115 
 
 10th field artillery 
 
 Dunnington, W. G., Jr.,'.2ndLt.l35 
 
 EUcky, Frank, Pvt 138 
 
 Frary, F. M., Sgt 153 
 
 501 
 
 Gardiner, Kenneth, Cpl 157 
 
 Gibney, J. J., Cpl 161 
 
 Griffith, C. M., Pvt 170 
 
Divisional Index — Continued 
 
 10th field artillery— Coniinwed 
 
 Hayes, C. H., Maj 184 
 
 Hays. G. P., Lt. (M. of H.). . 20 
 
 Helikson, Frank, Pvt 186 
 
 Hennely, J. A., 2nd Lt 187 
 
 Hofstetter, J. F., 2nd Lt 198 
 
 Kleiber, W. J., Pvt 226 
 
 Kramps, C. O., Cpl 230 
 
 Kuder, H. F., Sgt 231 
 
 Layer, Jonathan, Pvt 236 
 
 Marriott, O. R., Cpl 269 
 
 Merrick, R. G., 1st Lt 275 
 
 Neuberger, H. H., 1st Lt. . . .294 
 
 Phillips, Sylvester, Pvt 314 
 
 Price, O. D., Pvt 321 
 
 Quinn, J. J., Sgt 324 
 
 Roth well, Robert, Cpl 341 
 
 Rule, E. J., Sgt 343 
 
 Shroy, D. C, Pvt 359 
 
 Thompson, C. W., Sgt 388 
 
 Walsh, Theodore, Pvt 404 
 
 18th field artillery 
 
 WilUams, Walter, Cpl 420 
 
 Beasley, S. O., Maj 49 
 
 Brown, F. J., Sgt 74 
 
 Caldwell, G. W., Sgt 84 
 
 Carkener, Stuart, Cpl 87 
 
 Hopkins, W. T., 1st Lt 197 
 
 76th field artillery 
 
 Howard, Harry, Pvt 199 
 
 Hutson, G. R., Pvt 204 
 
 Nottingham, M. W., Cpl. . . .298 
 
 O'Brein, W. H. J., 1st Lt 299 
 
 Sanford, L. K., Pvt 346 
 
 Shoener, W. M., Cook 359 
 
 Simpson, H. P., Sgt 362 
 
 Walker, Joseph, Capt 402 
 
 Warthen, B. F., Mech 407 
 
 Williams, H. M., 1st Lt 419 
 
 Birney, K. B., 1st Lt 57 
 
 Elsworth, Edward, Jr., 1st Ltl39 
 
 Gilts, Dan, Pvt 163 
 
 Goldcamp, F. J., Pvt 165 
 
 6th engineers 
 
 Harriman, S. G., 2nd Lt 180 
 
 Harris, C. D., Capt 180 
 
 Kennedy, G. M., Pvt 221 
 
 Littlejohn, K. S., Capt 245 
 
 Swingle, Gray, Sgt 383 
 
 Teiseth, J. B., Pvt 385 
 
 7th machine gun BATTALION 
 
 Cook, L. H., Capt 105 
 
 Muse, E. M., Sgt 290 
 
 Stewart, C. L., Pvt. 
 Wackernie, G., Lt. . 
 
 .376 
 .401 
 
 Wackernie, Georges, Lt 401 
 
 8th machine GUN BATTALION 
 
 Barrows, C. E., Pvt 45 
 
 Danzig, S. V. H., 1st Lt 115 
 
 Healy, H. A., 2nd Lt 185 
 
 Kohn, Marian, Cpl 228 
 
 Lenahan, E. J., Cpl 239 
 
 McPike, L. A., Sgt 263 
 
 Myers, L. W., Cpl 291 
 
 O'Neal, M., Sgt 302 
 
 Owens, Dewey, Cpl. 
 Roach, J. J., 1st Lt. 
 Wallerius, J. J., Sgt. 
 Warner, L. V., Capt. 
 
 .304 
 .335 
 .403 
 .406 
 
 9th machine gun BATTALION 
 
 Barber, H. A., 1st Lt 43 
 
 Binknell, L. A., Sgt 56 
 
 Blewett, C. H., Pvt 59 
 
 Brady, F. M., 1st Lt 67 
 
 Crandall, J. B., Sgt 109 
 
 Feathers, E. H., Sgt 144 
 
 Lemieux, William, Sgt 238 
 
 MoBride, Frank, 1st Sgt 252 
 
 Snyder, C. E., 2nd Lt. . 
 Whitcomb, George, Pvt . 
 Williams, C. F., 2nd Lt. 
 Young, George, Cpl. . . . , 
 
 .369 
 .414 
 .418 
 .429 
 
 3rd ammunition TRAIN 
 
 Eckweiler, R. J., Pvt 136 | Gonzales, Benjamin, Wgnr. . . 166 
 
 5th field SIGNAL BATTALION 
 
 Blankinship, J. C, Cpl 59 
 
 3rd supply train 
 
 Abbott, R. L., Cpl 27 
 
 Adkisson, S. P., 2nd Lt 29 
 
 Bolles, F. C, Col 62 
 
 Buma, Raymond, Cpl 78 
 
 Clark, A. I., Sgt 98 
 
 Dilworth, James, Pvt 125 
 
 Evans, C. H., Pvt 141 
 
 Evans, G. R., Pvt 142 
 
 Gresham, F. B., Sgt 169 
 
 Hammond, W. H., lat Lt 177 
 
 4th division 
 
 39th infantry 
 
 Haney, M. W., Capt 178 
 
 Howard, Henry, Sgt 199 
 
 Lawless, E. K., Reg. Sgt. Maj. 235 
 
 Norton, R. W., Capt 297 
 
 Pappas, P. J., Pvt 306 
 
 Parsons, J. K., Col 307 
 
 Plumley, R. G., Capt 316 
 
 Potter, E. R., 1st Sgt 319 
 
 602 
 
 Rassmussen, Carl, Pvt 326 
 
 Ray, L. M., Sgt. Maj 326 
 
 Riggio, S., Pvt 334 
 
 Roberts, James, Sgt 336 
 
 Sanders, Pleas, Sgt 346 
 
 Shea, W. A., Sgt 356 
 
 Slate, Ralph, Capt 364 
 
 Smith, Joe, Pvt 367 
 
Divisional Index — Continued 
 
 Billman, F. E., Pvt 56 
 
 Braun, G. J., Capt 68 
 
 Brigham, G. N., Cpl 71 
 
 Carbaugh, C. F., Pvt 86 
 
 Carpenter, J. B., Pvt 88 
 
 Carvo. J. H., Pvt 91 
 
 Detrow, Walter, Pvt 122 
 
 Dill, L. C, Pvt 124 
 
 Enright, H. W., Pvt 140 
 
 Garst, H. J., Cpl 158 
 
 Gataino, Isaac, Cpl 159 
 
 Ihrke, A. L. J., Pvt 205 
 
 Johnson. R. L., Pvt 212 
 
 Kaeis, Jacob, Pvt 217 
 
 47th infantry 
 
 Kearns, T. W., 1st Lt 219 
 
 Koss, M. S., Pvt 229 
 
 Kreis, Jacob, Pvt 230 
 
 Limon, Joe, Pvt 243 
 
 Lindahl, L. E., Sgt 243 
 
 McCelvey, G. C, 1st Lt 253 
 
 McClelland, A. S., 2nd Lt. . .253 
 
 Madden, R. A., Pvt 264 
 
 Madore, J. J., Pvt 264 
 
 Madson, E. T., 1st Sgt 265 
 
 Marcellia, Richard, Bglr 267 
 
 Martin, C. N., Pvt 270 
 
 Miller, A. E., Pvt 277 
 
 Morgan, H. E., Pvt 285 
 
 Murdoch, R. H., Ist Lt 289 
 
 Norton, J. H., Capt 297 
 
 Oaborn, Morton, Sgt 303 
 
 Pratt, J. H., 2nd Lt 320 
 
 Ritchie, E. D., Pvt 334 
 
 Schwanke, O. A. A., Pvt 351 
 
 Scionti, Louis, Sgt 351 
 
 Tayntor, C. O., 1st Lt 385 
 
 Vann, J. C, 2nd Lt 398 
 
 Warfield, A. H., Sgt 406 
 
 Webster, H. B., Maj 409 
 
 Weimer, J. S., Pvt 410 
 
 Weston, S. J., Sgt 413 
 
 Whipple, Columbus, Pvt. . . .414 
 
 Brekke, Olaf, Pvt 69 
 
 Callewaert, Alberis, Pvt 85 
 
 Conway, James, Pvt 104 
 
 Day, CUnton, Pvt. 1st CI 118 
 
 58th infantry 
 
 Ebbert, P. W., 1st Lt 136 
 
 Guy, L. E., Sgt 173 
 
 Herren, William, Ist Sgt 180 
 
 Houston, S. H., Maj 199 
 
 Mar.shall, R. G., Capt 270 
 
 Mathews, R. E., Pvt 271 
 
 Riley, L. H., 2nd Lt 334 
 
 Spessard, R. H., Maj 372 
 
 Bassi, Joseph, Pvt 46 
 
 Bleau, H. J., Sgt 59 
 
 Boardman, G. W., Pvt 61 
 
 Boop, Lawrence, Pvt 63 
 
 Brown, George, Pvt 74 
 
 Cahill, W. J., Pvt 84 
 
 Campbell, W. M., Sgt 86 
 
 59th infantry 
 
 Curtiss, E. W., Pvt 114 
 
 Dietz, Albert, Sgt 123 
 
 Epler. C. E., Pvt 140 
 
 Escudier, Etienne, 1st Lt. . . .141 
 
 George. R. L., Cpl 161 
 
 Glynn, C. T., Cpl 165 
 
 Hall, H. D., Pvt 175 
 
 Lindsey, C. H., Pvt 243 
 
 Lingowski, Joseph, Pvt 244 
 
 Love, C. J., Pvt 247 
 
 McArty. A. L.. Pvt 252 
 
 Paulson. Arthur. Sgt 309 
 
 Peterson. O. W.. Sgt 312 
 
 Rapp, F. N., Cpl 326 
 
 77th field artillery 
 Duncan, C. B., Capt 133 
 
 Barto, T. D., Cpl 46 
 
 Beach, W. B., Sgt. 1st CI 48 
 
 Cook, F. B., 2nd Lt 105 
 
 Deleuw, C. E., Capt 120 
 
 Dunbar, C. T., Cpl 133 
 
 Ford, D. v., Pvt 150 
 
 Glenn, Charles, Pvt 164 
 
 4th engineers 
 
 Goetsch, A. J., Pvt 165 
 
 Growdon, J. P., Capt 171 
 
 Harris, Roy, Pvt 181 
 
 Hook, W. B., Sgt 197 
 
 Jaworski, Frank, Cpl 20S 
 
 MacKall, M. R., Capt 251 
 
 Manning, James, Cpl 266 
 
 Newcomer, F. K., Lt. Col. . .294 
 
 Robertson, R. D., Sgt 337 
 
 Smith, F. D.. Cpl 336 
 
 Stearns, D. W.. Cpl 374 
 
 Waltman, E. W., Cpl 405 
 
 Wilcox, G. W., Pvt 417 
 
 Wood, W. J., Sgt 425 
 
 10th machine gun battalion 
 
 MoCollum, Joseph, Wgr 254 | Turner, H. D., Sgt. . . 
 
 .395 
 
 llTH MACHINE GUN BATTALION 
 
 Cherry, C. E., Sgt 96 
 
 Grove, G. M., Sgt 171 
 
 Jarvis, H. S., Ist Lt 208 
 
 Kline, Orval, 2nd Lt 227 
 
 McKinley, Earl, 1st Lt 260 
 
 Roberts, L. D., Sgt 336 
 
 Simpson, A. B., 1st Lt 362 
 
 Smith, R. R., Cpl 
 
 Vander Veen, T., Pvt . 
 Waskiewio, J., Pvt. . . 
 
 .368 
 .397 
 .407 
 
 12th machine GUN BATTALION 
 
 McAndrews, Edward. Sgt 252 
 
 McGinnis. W. H., Cpl 257 
 
 Pegg, D. H., Pvt 310 
 
 Sturtevant, W. H., Cpl 380 
 
 Tudury, Henry, Pvt 394 
 
 West, C. B., Sgt 
 
 Windsor, M. R., Cpl . 
 
 .412 
 .422 
 
 8th field signal BATTALION 
 Rice, J, T., Pvt 331 
 
 4th SANITARY TRAIN 
 
 Haskew, E. D., Wgr 182 
 
 503 
 
Divisional Index — Continued 
 
 Abernathy, C. V., 2nd Lt. . . . 27 
 
 Adair, R. K., Pvt 28 
 
 Armistead, J. G., Cpl 36 
 
 Awbrey, Clarence, Pvt 39 
 
 Barnes, H. C. Jr., 1st Lt 44 
 
 Black, W. A., Pvt 57 
 
 Carter, R. G., 2nd Lt 90 
 
 Casselo, Angelo, Pvt 92 
 
 Cox. L. B.. 1st Lt 108 
 
 Davis, C. v., Cpl 116 
 
 Davis, Henry, Pvt 117 
 
 Endler, Frank, Pvt 140 
 
 Epley, Bruce, Sgt 140 
 
 Fergusen, G. H., 2nd Lt 144 
 
 Fredericks, C. C, Pvt 153 
 
 Bennett, J., Sgt 53| 
 
 Berkley, George, 1st Sgt 64 
 
 Brown, John, Pvt 74 
 
 Brown, Lester, Pvt 75 
 
 Chirafisi, A. J., Sgt 96 
 
 Clarke, G. G., 2nd Lt 99 
 
 Davis, Newman, Sgt 117 
 
 Ellis, G. L., Sgt 138 
 
 Erb, Daniel, Pvt 140 
 
 Ferguson, L. L. Sgt 145 
 
 Ackley, Francis, Cpl 28 
 
 Allworth, E. C. Capt. (M. of 
 
 H.) 17 
 
 Belk, Ed, Pvt 51 
 
 Birchfield, Kenneth, Cpl 56 
 
 Brady, D. E., Capt 67 
 
 Brison, C. W., Mech 71 
 
 Brown, V. E., 1st Sgt 75 
 
 Crone, J. B., Capt Ill 
 
 DeCarl, T. J., Cpl 119 
 
 De Vo3, P. A.. Pvt 122 
 
 Douglas, R. S., Sgt 129 
 
 Eads, L. S., Capt 135 
 
 Eigenauer, J. E., 2nd Lt 138 
 
 Enochs, R. P.. 1st Lt 140 
 
 Berry, Wm., Pvt 55 
 
 Billingsley, Earl, Sgt 56 
 
 Bradshaw, H. E., Sgt 67 
 
 Brown, Leland, Pvt 75 
 
 Cline, J. L.. Pvt 100 
 
 Cochran, W. B., Sgt 100 
 
 Davis, E. C, Sgt 116 
 
 5th division 
 
 6th infantry 
 
 Gassoway, Thomas, Cpl 159 
 
 Gay, Luther, Pvt 160 
 
 Gholston, J. G.. Capt 161 
 
 Green, Wallace, Sgt 169 
 
 Hartman, G. L., 1st Lt 181 
 
 Hicks, C. L., Sgt 190 
 
 Hodges, C. H., Lt. Col 193 
 
 Howard, Charlie, Cpl 199 
 
 Hupman, Lockern, Sgt 203 
 
 Krasigroch, P. J., 2nd Lt 230 
 
 Leonard, J. W., Lt. Col 239 
 
 Lynch, R. D., Pvt 249 
 
 MacGuire, E. A., 1st Lt 251 
 
 Mudge, J. B., Jr., 1st Lt 288 
 
 Mullen, R. H., 1st Lt 288 
 
 llTH INFANTRY 
 
 Ferrall, W. M., Pvt 145 
 
 Harrell, Raymond, Pvt 180 
 
 Hassebrook, W. M., Pvt 182 
 
 Irons, J. K., Cpl 206 
 
 Manwaring, C. F., Sgt 267 
 
 Meeks, Corbett, 1st Sgt 274 
 
 Meeks, F. V., Pvt 274 
 
 Muncaster, J. H., Maj 288 
 
 O'Daniel, J. W., 2nd Lt 199 
 
 Peck, R. H., Col 310 
 
 60th INFANTRY 
 
 Fuller, A. M., Supply Sgt. . . . 154 
 
 Gander. William, Pvt 157 
 
 Genrich. Ludwig, Mech 160 
 
 Honchar, Steve, Pvt 196 
 
 Johnson, O. E., Pvt 212 
 
 LaJennessee, J. P., Sgt 232 
 
 Martell, J. G., 1st Lt 270 
 
 Marz, E. J.. Jr., Cpl 270 
 
 Mass, Charles, Pvt 271 
 
 Mitchell. J. B., Pvt 280 
 
 Morris, H. D., Sgt 285 
 
 Morrison, O. K., 1st Lt 286 
 
 Nelson, S. J., Sgt 294 
 
 Reed, Washington, 1st Lt 328 
 
 61sT INFANTRY 
 
 Fisher, R. S., Capt 147 
 
 Fratus, G. R., Pvt 153 
 
 Hill, Robert, Cpl 191 
 
 Lewis, Charles, Sgt 240 
 
 McBride, Emmett, Sgt 252 
 
 McClure, L. A.. Lt. Col 254 
 
 Montee, J. A., 2nd Lt 282 
 
 20th FIELD ARTILLERY 
 
 Gee, O. J., 1st Lt 160 
 
 Niles, Julius, 1st Lt 295 
 
 Papadakis, Christ, Pvt 306 
 
 Ricker, M. W., 1st Lt 333 
 
 Ruppel, Wilham, Sgt 343 
 
 Sapp, A., Pvt 346 
 
 Sharp, T. V., Pvt 355 
 
 Spivey, F. F., Sgt 373 
 
 Stapleton, Gordon, 2nd Lt. . .374 
 
 Stoker, Alexander, Sgt 377 
 
 Thorngate, George, 1st Lt. . .390 
 
 Tomlin, Gilmore. Sgt 392 
 
 Whitaker, Daniel, Pvt 414 
 
 WilUamson. H. A., Sgt 420 
 
 Worrell, J. M., Pvt. . 426 
 
 Young. A. J., Pvt 429 
 
 Phillis, Olex, Sgt 315 
 
 Rudolph, M. C, Capt 343 
 
 Shanklin, A. W.. 1st Lt 355 
 
 Silver, Tom, Cpl 361 
 
 Simoni, A. V., 1st Lt 362 
 
 Smith, Fred, Sgt 366 
 
 Strothers, Greene, Cpl 380 
 
 Thornton, Joseph, Pvt 390 
 
 West, R. J., Lt. Col 412 
 
 Rounds, C. D., Cpl 341 
 
 Ruddock, A. L., Supply Sgt. .342 
 
 Scandel, Alexander, Pvt 347 
 
 Schoemacher, Max. Pvt 249 
 
 Silverman. Hyman. Cpl 361 
 
 Surdez, Louis, Sgt 381 
 
 Swaggerty, Allie, Sgt 382 
 
 Tune, H. R., 1st Lt 395 
 
 Wallace, A. M., Cpl 403 
 
 Warren. R. F., Cpl 406 
 
 Williams. Lockwood. 1st Sgt. 419 
 Woodfill. Samuel, Lt. (M. of 
 
 H.) 26 
 
 Zlotnikoff, J., Pvt 431 
 
 Morris, H. C, Sgt 285 
 
 Oke, Russell, Sgt 300 
 
 Parkhill, O. L., 2nd Lt 307 
 
 Reed, E. F., Sgt 328 
 
 Rowan, P. C, Sgt. (1st) 342 
 
 Stark, A. N. Jr., Maj 374 
 
 21sT FIELD ARTILLERY 
 
 Garber, H. E., Pvt 157 | Weiss, F. R.. Pvt 411 
 
 Baker, J. T.. Sgt. 1st CI 41 
 
 Burgin, J. C, Sgt 79 
 
 Campbell, H. W., Sgt 85 
 
 Crawford, R. E., Cpl 110 
 
 Crowe, F. A., Pvt Ill 
 
 Gray, J. W., 1st Lt 168 
 
 Gump, N. L., Pvt 172 
 
 Higgins, P. P., Sgt 190 
 
 Highley, E. W., Sgt 190 
 
 7th ENGINEERS 
 
 Hoge. W. M., Maj 194 
 
 Hoggle, John, Pvt 194 
 
 Horn, I. B., Pvt 198 
 
 Jacquin, Alfred, Lt 207 
 
 Larson, J. D., Pvt 234 
 
 McAdams, H. R., Capt 252 
 
 McDermott, M. B., 1st Lt. . .256 
 Mendenhall, F. D., 1st Lt . . . 274 
 Moore, C. J.. Capt 283 
 
 Murnane. S. T.. Pvt 289 
 
 OUphant, D. A.. Sgt 301 
 
 Scoby, O. C. Sgt 351 
 
 Sevaha. W. S., Cpl 354 
 
 Swan, W. R., Maj 382 
 
 Tobin, R. J., Master Engi. . .392 
 Ver Mehren, H., Sgt. 1st CI. .399 
 
 Walker, E. P., Sgt 402 
 
 Weeks, M. A., Pvt 409 
 
 504 
 
Divisional Index — Continued 
 
 13th MACfflNE GUN BATTALION 
 
 Butterfield, Clark, Sgt 82 
 
 Inman, P. E., 2nd Lt 205 
 
 Sims, W. L., Pvt 363 
 
 Olson, Mandel, Pvt 302 
 
 Smith, H. L. 1st Lt 366 
 
 Wales, W. C, Pvt 402 
 
 Yannantuono, Frederick, Pvt 428 
 
 14th machine gun BATTALION 
 
 Pritchard, J. C, Sgt 322 
 
 15th machine GUN BATTALION 
 
 Bevan, Stanly, Sgt 55 
 
 Burgess, F. V., 1st Lt 79 
 
 Coffman, R. L., Sgt 100 
 
 Dile, P. L., Pvt 124 
 
 Gottachalk, James, Pvt 167 
 
 Karelis, Kimon, Pvt 218 
 
 Kofmehl, W. H., 2nd Lt 228 
 
 Lord, E. G., Pvt 246 
 
 Mounts, W. D., Pvt 287 
 
 Neil, H. W., 2nd Lt 293 
 
 Oosterbann, Dick, Pvt 302 
 
 O'Rourke, Cornelius, Ist Sgt. 303 
 
 Sharkey, C. W., Pvt. 1st CI. .355 
 
 Spitznagel, Charles, Cpl 373 
 
 Willis, E. S., Sgt 420 
 
 Wilson, J. B., 1st Lt 421 
 
 Wygast, Gregory, Pvt 427 
 
 Albrecht, G. W., Sgt 30 
 
 Bouchard, J. A., Sgt 64 
 
 Gustafson, Charles, Pvt 173 
 
 5th AMMUNITION TRAIN 
 
 I Hammons, C. C, Cpl 177 
 
 Johnson, A. L., Cpl 211 
 
 Latham, D. U., Wgnr . 
 Ross, E., Cpl 
 
 .234 
 .340 
 
 9th field SIGNAL BATTALION 
 
 Carlson, E. A., Cpl 87 
 
 5th MILITARY POLICE 
 
 Munro, G. N., Capt 288 
 
 6th division 
 52nd INFANTRY 
 
 Akins, B. A., Sgt 30 I Lowe, Thurman, Sgt 247 I Maslowski, Vincent, Pvt 271 
 
 Carroll, C. E., Cpl 89 | I 
 
 53rd INFANTRY 
 
 Dodder, Alexander, Sgt 126 I Hosp, James, Pvt 198 I Nielsen, Julius, Cpl 295 
 
 Duffy, J. C, 2nd Lt 132 I McClusky, Ross, Cpl 254 | 
 
 54th INFANTRY 
 Buchanan, R. C, Pvt 77 
 
 Gilliland, S. F., Jr., Pvt. 
 Helm, Lynn, Jr., 1st Lt. 
 
 llTH FIELD ARTILLERY 
 
 .163 I Ingalls, R. L. H., Sgt 205 
 
 .186 I Lohmann, L. E., Cpl 246 
 
 Sargeant, B. V., 2nd Lt 346 
 
 Cohee, O. J., 1st Lt 100 
 
 Dolan, C. L., Pvt 126 
 
 Duly, John, Sgt 133 
 
 Keenan, J. J., Cpl 219 
 
 Anthony, G. W., Pvt 35 
 
 Bryan, Claude, Cpl 71 
 
 Bump, A. L., Col 78 
 
 Carter, C. H., Pvt 89 
 
 Coats, L. C. Pvt 100 
 
 Cody, W. C, Pvt 100 
 
 7th division 
 
 34th infantry 
 
 Hennessy, Patrick, Sgt 1S7 
 
 55th infantry 
 
 Kubackl, Steve, Sgt 231 
 
 Mason, E. G., 1st Sgt 271 
 
 56th infantry 
 
 Deggs, George, Pvt 120 
 
 Elhott, C. G., Sgt 138 
 
 Hensley, H. G., Sgt 188 
 
 Johnson, Silas, Sgt 212 
 
 Orcutt, Iver, Pvt 303 
 
 Porter, R. E., 1st Lt 318 
 
 Moorefield, Dick, Sgt 284 
 
 Seibel, Albert, Pvt 352 
 
 Petrach, E. H., Bglr 313 
 
 Pursley, W. B., Sgt 323 
 
 Shallenberger, H. D., 2nd Lt.354 
 
 Simpson, R. L., 2nd Lt 362 
 
 Witowski, Michael, Cpl 424 
 
 505 
 
Divisional Index — Continued 
 
 64th infantry 
 Murphy, T. W., Sgt 290 | Robins, E. W., Pvt 337 | Wygal, L. A., Pvt. 
 
 .427 
 
 21sT MACHINE GUN BATTALION 
 
 Imhoff, H. E., Sgt 205 I Schwarzwaelder, G. A., I Stembridge, R. W., Ist Lt. . .375 
 
 Kilpatrick. Lloyd, Pvt 224 1st Lt 351 Thomas, Hastings, Pvt 388 
 
 Newton, H. L., Pvt 294 | | 
 
 Boucher, Adclard, Pvt 64 
 
 Boughan, J. F., Pvt 64 
 
 Brickley, D. J., Ist Lt 70 
 
 Casey, J. W., Sgt 92 
 
 Clabby, J. J., Sgt 97 
 
 Clasby, D. J., Pvt 99 
 
 Coolidge, Edmund, Pvt 105 
 
 DeCota, Jos., Sgt 119 
 
 Dodge, R. S., 2nd Lt 126 
 
 DuBois, V. A., Cpl 132 
 
 Foley, T. F., Capt 149 
 
 Garrison, W. H., Pvt 158 
 
 Goodridge, G. L., Capt 166 
 
 Grady, J. J., Pvt 167 
 
 Greenway, J. C, Lt. Col 169 
 
 Hansen, A. A., Maj 178 
 
 26th division 
 lOlsT INFANTRY 
 
 Harriman, L. H., 2nd Lt. ... 180 
 
 Harris, W. L., Cpl 181 
 
 Hedlund, Fritz, Pvt 185 
 
 Higgins, Westra, Sgt 190 
 
 Holtz, Adolph. Pvt 196 
 
 Hunt, D. B., Cpl 202 
 
 Hunter, David, Capt 203 
 
 Hurley, F. E., Cpl 204 
 
 Jager, Holger, Cpl 207 
 
 Kelley, A. J., Cpl 220 
 
 Kelly, L. J., Pvt 220 
 
 Lanergan, J. F., Pvt 233 
 
 McGowan, F. J., Sgt 258 
 
 McGuirl, Bernard, Cpl 258 
 
 McNeece, J. H., Pvt 262 
 
 Mayne, John, Pvt. 1st CI 273 
 
 Miller, Charles, Pvt 278 
 
 Nickerson, S. L.. Sgt 295 
 
 Nimmo, W. T., Sgt 295 
 
 O'Connell, Michael, Cpl 299 
 
 O'Connor, D., Sgt 299 
 
 O'Neill, F. P., 2nd Lt 302 
 
 Perkins, M. J., Pvt. 
 
 (M. of H.) 23 
 
 Ross, D. R. Pvt 340 
 
 Rounds, H. E., Pvt 341 
 
 Ryan, T. A., Pvt 344 
 
 St. George, Raymond, Pvt.. .345 
 
 Shoman, Maurice, Pvt 359 
 
 Spinney, G. J., Cpl 373 
 
 Wheaton, H. J., Cpl 413 
 
 Yabovitz, Benjamin, Pvt. . . .428 
 
 Ahearn, Timothy, Corp 30 
 
 Aylward, W. B., Cpl 39 
 
 Bearss, H. I., Col., 
 
 U. S. M. C 49 
 
 Birgando, W. J., Pvt 57 
 
 Bishop, R. L., 2nd Lt 57 
 
 Block, S. M., Pvt 60 
 
 Bradsnyder, Henry, Cpl 67 
 
 Bramble, E. D., Pvt 68 
 
 Bruce, J. S., 2nd Lt 76 
 
 Brundett, C. E., Pvt 76 
 
 Byron, T. F., Sgt 83 
 
 Cartona, Charles, Pvt 91 
 
 Carty, J. F., Pvt 91 
 
 Casey, J. L., Sgt 91 
 
 Comfort. C. W., Jr., Maj .... 103 
 
 Cummings, F. J., Sgt 112 
 
 Dillon, J. T.. Sgt 124 
 
 Dion, E. L., Pvt 125 
 
 Dougeneck, Francis, Cpl 128 
 
 Dulevitz, F. C, Pvt 133 
 
 Edmunds, Edward, Jr., 
 
 Capt 137 
 
 Endicott, B. A., Pvt 139 
 
 102nd INFANTRY 
 
 Farrell, E. J., Pvt 143 
 
 Feegal, J. R., 1st. Lt 144 
 
 Fray, J. P., Cpl 153 
 
 Gear, C. W., 1st Lt 160 
 
 Gilchrist, E. J., 2nd Lt 162 
 
 Grimps, E. B., 2nd Lt 170 
 
 Guenther, C. R., Pvt 172 
 
 Harmon, H. C, Pvt 180 
 
 Harwood, R. W., 2nd Lt 182 
 
 Hepburn, William, Ist Lt 188 
 
 Herman, A. W., Sgt 188 
 
 Hines, P. H., 1st Lt 192 
 
 Hintz, E. E., Cpl 192 
 
 Johnson, Abe, Pvt 211 
 
 Jona, Stephen, Cpl 213 
 
 Kearney, J. J., Pvt 219 
 
 Kelly. T. P., Cpl 221 
 
 Kjellberg, John, 2nd Lt 226 
 
 Lane, L. M., Pvt. • 233 
 
 Lee, C. F., Maj 237 
 
 Lewis, E. E., Col 240 
 
 McKernan, W. T., Sgt 260 
 
 Martin, E. J., Cpl 270 
 
 Matthews, H. A., Ist Lt 272 
 
 Mobley, L. N., Sgt 281 
 
 Moller, W. G., 2nd Lt 281 
 
 Nash, A. C, Pvt 292 
 
 Olsen, E. S., Sgt 301 
 
 Paradiso, Tony, Pvt 306 
 
 Parker, J. H., Col 307 
 
 Petitt, C. E., 2nd Lt 313 
 
 Reece. B. C, 1st Lt 327 
 
 Riecke, H. A., 1st Lt 334 
 
 Ryans, Robert, Sgt 344 
 
 Sanderson, E. H., Cpl 346 
 
 Speers, T. G., 1st Lt 372 
 
 Thornley, J. R., Cpl 398 
 
 Timm, Charles, Cpl 391 
 
 Tryon, Jeremiah, Pvt 394 
 
 Tucker, L. J., Pvt 394 
 
 Twiss, J. I., Sgt 396 
 
 Walsh, James, Sgt 404 
 
 Weaver, R. E., 1st Lt 408 
 
 Wesselhoeft, Conrad, Capt. . .412 
 
 Whedon, H. S., Sgt 413 
 
 Wylder, C. O., Pvt 428 
 
 Ayotte, E. E.. Pvt 39 
 
 Barton, C. R., Sgt 46 
 
 Bates, C. E. H., 2nd Lt 47 
 
 Blood, R. O., Capt 60 
 
 Brackett, A. C, Sgt 66 
 
 Brown, J. E., Cpl 74 
 
 Brownville, C. G., Pvt 76 
 
 Butler, J. S.. Sgt 82 
 
 Carter. E. A., 2nd Lt 90 
 
 Cary, Eddie, Cpl 91 
 
 Cohen, Abraham, Pvt 101 
 
 Cushion, L. J., Pvt 114 
 
 Custeau, Odilon, Cpl 114 
 
 Digging, J. P., Sgt 123 
 
 103rd infantry 
 
 Dilboy, George, Pvt. 
 
 (M. ofH.) 8 
 
 Dorey, L. J., Pvt 128 
 
 Dubie, Eugene, Pvt 131 
 
 Dumais, Candide, Cpl 133 
 
 Grindle, Ivor, Pvt 170 
 
 Harrington, E. A. S., Cpl 180 
 
 Jutras, W. M., 1st Lt 216 
 
 KendaU, H., Pvt 221 
 
 KUck, A. W., Sgt 226 
 
 Laiminger, A. S., Pvt 232 
 
 Lait, H. A., Pvt 232 
 
 Lindle, E. H., Pvt 243 
 
 McNeal, Edward, Pvt 262 
 
 Moan, R. T., Mech 281 
 
 Moyer, Ralph, Pvt 287 
 
 Nightingale, H. M., Cpl 295 
 
 Noel, H. M., 2nd Lt 296 
 
 Nourse, W. H., Sgt 298 
 
 Palmer, Lester, Pvt 305 
 
 Paradis, Arthur, Pvt 306 
 
 Rhodes, R. A., Pvt 331 
 
 Southard, W. E., Maj 371 
 
 Thornhill, W. P., Cpl 390 
 
 Tibbetts, F. J., Pvt 391 
 
 Thibodeau, J. A., Mech 387 
 
 Tuttle, M. F., Pvt 396 
 
 Weichmann, W. H., Cpl 410 
 
 Weiss, A. J., Pvt 410 
 
 Winslow, Jesse. Cpl 422 
 
 506 
 
Divisional Index — Continued 
 
 Blair, J. E., Pvt 58 
 
 Blanchette, E. W., Cpl 59 
 
 Blythe, W. J., 1st Lt 61 
 
 Bolack, W. F., Mech 62 
 
 Carlson, G. H., Sgt 87 
 
 CoUey, D. T., Capt 102 
 
 Courtney, J. J., Sgt 107 
 
 Davis, W. R., Pvt 118 
 
 Dexter, A. L., Ist Lt 122 
 
 Dodge, C. M., 2nd Lt 126 
 
 Dunn, J. H., Capt 134 
 
 Fitzgerald, H. P., Pvt 147 
 
 Gannon. J. J., Pvt 157 
 
 Haynes, WilUam, Cpl 184 
 
 Hill, Glen, Pvt 191 
 
 Howard, C. R., 1st Lt 199 
 
 Hoyt, R. A.. Cpl 200 
 
 Burns. J. S. D., 2nd Lt 80 
 
 Hickey, T. J., Pvt 189 
 
 James. Benjamin, 1st Sgt. . . .207 
 
 104th infantry 
 
 Huntley. J. R.. Pvt 203 
 
 Jacques, L. P. T., Sgt 207 
 
 Lane, E. L., Pvt 233 
 
 Livermore, R. B., 1st Lt 245 
 
 Laviolette, H. J., Pvt 235 
 
 Lee, A. P., Pvt 237 
 
 McCann, W. J., Pvt 253 
 
 McGuire, E. R. Sgt 258 
 
 McNerney, E. J., Sgt 262 
 
 Macauley, M. A., Pvt 263 
 
 Marino, Charles, Pvt 268 
 
 Marquette, L. F., Cpl 269 
 
 Meffin, J. D.. Cpl 274 
 
 Mellen, C. E.. Pvt 274 
 
 Munroe, George, Pvt 288 
 
 Murphy, E. F., Cpl 289 
 
 lOlsT FIELD ARTILLERY 
 
 Jonhson, C. B., Jr., Sgt 211 
 
 JoUey, Thomas, Pvt 213 
 
 MacNamee, F. A., Jr., 1st Lt.251 
 
 Nelson, C. E., 2nd Lt 293 
 
 Page, K. B., Pvt 305 
 
 Pozzi, William, Cpl 320 
 
 Rachek, John, 1st Lt 324 
 
 Richardson, C. E., Pvt 332 
 
 Robart, R. W., 2nd Lt 335 
 
 Rogers, V. E.. 2nd Lt 339 
 
 Rohan, E. A., Pvt 339 
 
 Roy. J. W.. Bglr 342 
 
 Stone. O. L., Cpl 378 
 
 Stowell. E. B.. Cpl 379 
 
 Sullivan, E. J., 2nd Lt 380 
 
 Thomson, J. C, Pvt 390 
 
 Tolken, J. W., 2nd Lt 392 
 
 Upton, T. A., Cpl 396 
 
 WeUes, Hallack, Jr., Ist Lt. . .411 
 
 Plummer, C. W., 2nd Lt 317 
 
 Torrey, N. L., Pvt 392 
 
 Johnson, H. R., Pvt 211 
 
 102nd field artillery 
 
 Jones, G. W., 1st Lt 214 | Parent, J. C, Pvt. 
 
 .306 
 
 Bourne, R. K., Cpl 65 
 
 Broadhead, J. K., Sgt 72 
 
 103rd field artillery 
 
 Gordon, F. P., Cpl 166 
 
 Lyons, W. F., Pvt 250 
 
 MacLeod, N. D.. Maj 251 
 
 Rancourt. J. I., Ist Lt 325 
 
 Beard, Cornelius, 1st Lt . 
 
 lOlsT ENGINEERS 
 
 49 1 Howe, H. R.. 1st Lt 200 | Walsh, J. G., Pvt. 
 
 .404 
 
 lOlsT MACHINE GUN BATTALION 
 
 Hampson, E. R., Wgnr 177 | Haskins, C. R., Wgnr 182 | Ratenburg, Herbert, Sgt 326 
 
 102nd MACHINE GUN BATTALION 
 
 Ballard. F. E., Pvt 42 
 
 Batten. H. A.. Cpl 
 
 Bush. H. L.. 1st Sgt 81 
 
 Butler, Richard, Pvt 82 
 
 Courtney, Gerald, 1st Sgt 107 
 
 Gray, C. A., 1st Sgt 168 
 
 Humbird, J. A., Capt 202 
 
 Kite, G. J., Pvt 226 
 
 Lund, C. S., Pvt 248 
 
 Malone, F. P., Cpl 265 
 
 Saurman, H. S., Pvt 347 
 
 Toy, C. S., Pvt 393 
 
 Wyatt, E. H., 2nd Lt 427 
 
 IOSrd machine GUN BATTALION 
 
 Bailey, J. M., Pvt 41 I Cheney, H. A., Pvt 96 I Roberge, Philip, Pvt 335 
 
 Blake, A. D., Pvt 58 RamsdeU, Ralph, Cpl 325 Vinall, E. R., Pvt 400 
 
 CapweU, A. W., Pvt 86 | I 
 
 lOlsT FIELD SIGNAL BATTALION 
 
 Brown, W. J., Cpl 76 
 
 Courter, J. L., Cpl 107 
 
 KimbaU, R. E., Pvt 224 
 
 Nickles, E. E., Sgt 295 
 
 Stinson, J. K., Pvt 377 
 
 Walls, O. M., Pvt 403 
 
 Hamilton, R. G., Maj 176 
 
 McArdle, A. H., Pvt 252 
 
 lOlsT SANITARY TRAIN 
 
 Rousch, J. R.. Pvt 341 
 
 Siebert. E. T., Cpl. 
 
 .360 
 
 Boisrouvray. A. de Comm., 
 
 (French) 118 
 
 Howard. J. L.. Lt. Col 199 
 
 MISCELLANEOUS 
 
 Linton. F. M.. Ist Lt 244 
 
 Murphy. J. D., Lt. Col 289 
 
 507 
 
 Proctor, H. F., Pvt. . 
 Runnella, E. P., Pvt. 
 
 .322 
 .343 
 
Divisional Index — Continued 
 
 27th division 
 
 Atkins, M. L., 1st Lt 37 
 
 Boykin, S. V., Sgt 66 
 
 Burgh, D. T., Chap 79 
 
 Byington. R. P., Pvt 83 
 
 Caswell, G. D., Cpl 92 
 
 Elkina, S. B.. 2nd Lt 138 
 
 Finn, J. J., Mech 146 
 
 Florian, P. A., Jr.. 2nd Lt 149 
 
 Gaynier, C. E., Pvt 160 
 
 Gould, William., Mech 167 
 
 Hall, R. L., 2ndLt 175 
 
 Hamilton, J. A., 1st Sgt 176 
 
 105th infantry 
 
 Howland, S. J., Pvt 200 
 
 Ingram, L. H., Sgt 205 
 
 Joubert, J. W., Sgt 216 
 
 Kenny, Thomas, Sgt 222 
 
 Kirk, H. S., Sgt 226 
 
 KUnge, Walter, Pvt 227 
 
 Lisa, J. R., 1st Lt 244 
 
 Lynch, H. P., Cpl 249 
 
 Maher, D. H., Cpl 265 
 
 Matson, L. R., Sgt 272 
 
 Murphy, M. S., Pvt 289 
 
 Putman, H. P., Pvt 323 
 
 Robertson, Angus, Sgt 336 
 
 Robinton, C. H., Pvt 337 
 
 Rodakis, Nicholas, Sgt 338 
 
 Ross, C. G. R., 1st Lt 340 
 
 Ruane, E. T., 1st Sgt 342 
 
 Sclafoni, Anthony, Pvt 351 
 
 Tabor, R. E., Cpl 384 
 
 Thomson, E. N., 1st Sgt 390 
 
 Towne, E. W., Sgt 393 
 
 Tucker, R. K., Chap 394 
 
 Turner, W. B., 1st Lt., 
 
 (M. of H.) 25 
 
 Armstrong, Thos., Sgt 36 
 
 Blomgren, E. W., Pvt 60 
 
 Bougie, James, Pvt 64 
 
 Close, H. L., Cpl 100 
 
 106th infantry 
 
 Hook, A. J., 1st Lt 197 
 
 Ireland, Rutherford, Capt 206 
 
 Jackson, F. J., 1st Lt 206 
 
 Johnson, C. A., Pvt. 1st CI. . .211 
 
 Phillips, E. A., Pvt 314 
 
 Scanlon, H. B., 2nd Lt 348 
 
 Spencer, E. W., Sgt 372 
 
 Webster, W. M., 1st Lt 409 
 
 Adrean, C. H., 1st Sgt 30 
 
 Adsit, Henry, Capt 30 
 
 Afifatato, Epifanio, Pvt 30 
 
 Bean, F. A., Sgt 49 
 
 Bingham, J. P., Cpl 56 
 
 Brown, F. H., Jr., Sgt 74 
 
 Brown, R. A., Pvt 74 
 
 Byrns, R. A., 1st Lt 83 
 
 Cargin, G. I., Pvt 87 
 
 Cuddy, G. J., Pvt 112 
 
 Cutler, M. D., Cpl 114 
 
 Dausch, William, Sgt 116 
 
 Dean, T. G., Jr., Cpl 118 
 
 Dee, F. E., Sgt 119 
 
 Douglass, J. U., Cpl 129 
 
 Eggars, A. L., Sgt., (M. of H.) 
 
 18, 137 
 
 Emery, Donald, Pvt 139 
 
 Garey, Philip, Sgt 158 
 
 Garvin, F. W., Pvt 159 
 
 107th infantry 
 
 Glendenning, H. L., Sgt 164 
 
 Gow, Kenneth, 2nd Lt 167 
 
 Greene, Harold, 1st Sgt 169 
 
 Hagemeyer, G. K., Pvt 174 
 
 Hall, P. M., 1st Lt 175 
 
 Harlin, H. J., Pvt 180 
 
 Hawkins, W. S., 1st Lt 184 
 
 Henderson, C. R., Cpl 187 
 
 Hull, H. G., Sgt 202 
 
 Kenny, F. H., Jr., Pvt 222 
 
 Kolonczyk, Wasyl, Pvt 228 
 
 Kramer, H. G., Cpl 230 
 
 Lacosse, L. J., Pvt 231 
 
 Latham, J. C, Sgt. (M. of H.) 
 
 21 
 
 Levine, A. J., Cpl 240 
 
 McLaughUn, E. W., Mech. . . .261 
 
 Manard, Alexander, Cpl 266 
 
 Melrose, A. R., Cpl 274 
 
 Morrison, H. J. V., Pvt 286 
 
 O'Shea, T. E., Cpl., (M. of H.) 
 
 23 
 Page! C.' C.', Pvt '.'.'.'.'.'. '.'.'.'.'. .'304 
 
 Parke, I. S., Pvt 306 
 
 Posser, Frederick, Cpl 319 
 
 Power, Llewellyn, Cpl 319 
 
 Rabb, Irving, Pvt 324 
 
 Robins, Joseph, Sgt 337 
 
 Rowe, George, Sgt 342 
 
 Sehwegler, J. W., Sgt 351 
 
 Scott, E. W., 1st Sgt 351 
 
 Sholette, E. M., Sgt 359 
 
 Simpson, T. G., 2nd Lt 363 
 
 Spickerman, H., Cpl 372 
 
 Stegar, B. A., Pvt 375 
 
 Stewart, A. E., Pvt 376 
 
 Stoll, C. T., Cpl 378 
 
 Westfall, A. C, Cpl 41 3 
 
 Wilkinson, J. H., Pvt 418 
 
 BeinUch, H. F., Cpl 51 
 
 BeU, W. Z., Pvt 52 
 
 Bentley, R. E., Cpl 53 
 
 Bihtski, J. N. F., Sgt 56 
 
 Brown, S. A., Jr., 2nd Lt 75 
 
 Case, A. B., Pvt 91 
 
 CeUar, C. M., Cpl 94 
 
 Clark, J. P., Cpl 98 
 
 Coffey, Luke, Pvt 100 
 
 Crandall. D. H., Pvt 109 
 
 Cross, James, 2nd Lt Ill 
 
 Davis, F. C, 1st Lt 117 
 
 Dennis, E. A., 2nd Lt 121 
 
 Duncan, E. A., 1st Sgt 134 
 
 Forster, H. R., Cpl 151 
 
 108th infantry 
 
 Gaffney, Frank, Pvt. (M. of H.) 
 
 19 
 
 Heim, C. A., Sgt 186 
 
 Herrick, Lester, Pvt 189 
 
 King, Delancy, 1st Lt 224 
 
 Krause, W. H., 1st Sgt 230 
 
 Laford, R E., Pvt 231 
 
 Lautenslager, E. W., Pvt 235 
 
 MUler, H. W., Sgt 278 
 
 Moskowitz, Daniel, Pvt 287 
 
 Nagowski, Aloigy, Cpl 291 
 
 Norton, Max, Pvt 297 
 
 Percy, W. J., Sgt 311 
 
 Pierce, E. P., Pvt 315 
 
 RandaU, S. J., Pvt 326 
 
 Reed, R. E., Pvt 328 
 
 Roos, J. J., 1st Lt 339 
 
 Sager, G. H., Cpl 345 
 
 Sandburg, C. A., Capt 345 
 
 Sheret, J. A., Sgt 357 
 
 Silverberg, Morris, Pvt 361 
 
 Smith, M. M., Sgt 368 
 
 Stanton, C, Jr., Cpl 374 
 
 Synott, Patrick, Cpl 383 
 
 Van Dyne, J. A., Pvt 398 
 
 Vida, F. J., 1st Sgt 399 
 
 Vigilettre, Michael, Pvt 400 
 
 Ward, J. C, Chap 405 
 
 Ward, M. C, Pvt 406 
 
 Ward, W. H., 1st Sgt 406 
 
 Whitney, L. F., Cpl 416 
 
 Williamson, W. H., Sgt 420 
 
 Brink, H. M., Mech 71 
 
 Dupree, G. A., Cpl 135 
 
 104th field artillery 
 
 Fox, M. S., Cpl 152 I SuUivan, R. B., Pvt. 
 
 Nette, W. B., Pvt 294 | 
 
 .381 
 
 105th field artillery 
 
 Edwards, G. H., Pvt 137 
 
 102nd engineers 
 Cavanaugh, J. A., Cpl 93 
 
 508 
 
Divisional Index — Continued 
 
 De Rum, H. D., Cpl. 
 Lee, R. S., Sgt 
 
 104th machine gun BATTALION 
 
 Kelly, F. A., Chap 220 
 
 105th machine gun BATTALION 
 
 Waalker, R., Sgt., (M. of H.) 25 
 
 102nd field SIGNAL BATTALION 
 
 .121 I McCann, K. M., Cpl 253 I Shugg, W. R., Pvt 359 
 
 .237 I Nealis, J. J. Sgt 292 | Thomas, F. B., Pvt., lat Q. . .388 
 
 Aaronson, Julius, Pvt 27 
 
 Austin, F. R., 1st Lt 38 
 
 Bobb, L. C, Sgt 61 
 
 Dogestino, Anthony, Pvt 126 
 
 Button, H. F., 1st Lt 135 
 
 Fiechter, Walter, 1st Lt 145 
 
 Griffin, H. Q., 2nd Lt 109 
 
 28th division 
 109th INFANTRY 
 
 Ham, S. v., Col 175 
 
 Harris, M. F., 2nd Lt 181 
 
 Holroyd, Crossley, Pvt 196 
 
 Innos, T., Pvt 205 
 
 Lott, J. H., Cpl 247 
 
 McGuire, M. J., Capt 259 
 
 Mannion, Maurice, Sgt 267 
 
 Meehan, E. J., Capt 274 
 
 Patten, J. H., Cpl 308 
 
 Rentfro, C. C, 1st Lt 330 
 
 VanOstenbrugge, H. B., 
 
 2nd Lt 398 
 
 Williams, Wilfred, Pvt 420 
 
 Williams, W. C, Capt 420 
 
 Anderson, T. B., Maj 34 
 
 Belko, J. G., Pvt 51 
 
 Boyle, J. E., Capt 66 
 
 Cassidy, E. B., Sgt 92 
 
 Dean, J. J., Sgt 118 
 
 Ferguson, J. A., 1st Lt 145 
 
 Fiorentino, Anthony, Pvt .... 146 
 
 Garcia, Amadd, Pvt 157 
 
 Hacker, H. E., Pvt 173 
 
 Hendler, U. C, Capt 187 
 
 110th INFANTRY 
 
 Jeffrey, R. E., Cpl 209 
 
 Jones, D. L., Sgt 214 
 
 Kennedy, J. J., Capt 222 
 
 King, H. M., 2nd Lt 225 
 
 Lightner, Blake, 2nd Lt 242 
 
 Long, F. S., 1st Lt 246 
 
 Lynch, A. B., Sgt 249 
 
 McLain, C. L., Capt 260 
 
 Martin, Edward, Lt. Col 270 
 
 Martinez, Lauriane, Pvt 270 
 
 Martz, A. C, Sgt 270 
 
 Ogden, George, Cpl 300 
 
 Ratkovich, Peter, Pvt 326 
 
 Reach, H. B., Pvt 327 
 
 Rowan, C. R., 1st Lt 341 
 
 Stackpole, E. J., Jr., Capt 373 
 
 Thompson, J. H., Lt. Col. . . .389 
 
 Tinsley, W. E., Pvt 392 
 
 Zobnowski, Walter, Pvt 432 
 
 Anderson, F. E., Sgt 33 
 
 Bailey, Thos., Capt 41 
 
 Benz, C. C, 1st Lt 53 
 
 Cain, R. S., Capt 84 
 
 Carnahan, H. F., Pvt 88 
 
 Carson, Lester, Pvt 89 
 
 Cavanaugh, Thomas, 1st Sgt. . 93 
 
 Conaty, C. C, Chap 103 
 
 Dunlap, J., Cpl 134 
 
 Dunn, J. J., Pvt 134 
 
 Eppiheimer, E. L., Sgt 140 
 
 Fletcher, L. C, 1st Lt 148 
 
 Gaddis, Thomas, 1st Sgt 156 
 
 Gleason, J. V., Cpl 164 
 
 Inks, C. L., Sgt 205 
 
 111th infantry 
 
 Jordan, E. J., Cpl 215 
 
 Kerr, Roland, Cpl 222 
 
 Leiter, W. H., Pvt 238 
 
 Lynch, E. W., Capt 249 
 
 Macbeth, Edwin, Sgt 250 
 
 Maurer, Philip, Pvt 272 
 
 Mestrovitch, J. I., Sgt. 
 
 (M. of H.) 22 
 
 Moore, J. D., Cpl 283 
 
 Morris, J. P., Cpl 285 
 
 Murphy, A. R., Pvt 289 
 
 Newhn, E. L., Pvt 294 
 
 Nixon, W. J., Pvt 296 
 
 Ord, R. E., Sgt 303 
 
 Otto, Fred, Pvt 303 
 
 Peacock, R. F., Cpl 309 
 
 Prager, Benjamin, Sgt 320 
 
 Riley, R. R., Cpl 334 
 
 Rowbottom, R. C, Cpl 342 
 
 SapUo, Sam, Pvt 346 
 
 Schad, A., 1st Sgt 348 
 
 Shane, WiUiam, Cpl 354 
 
 Shenkel, J. H., 1st Lt 357 
 
 Stevenson, Alfred, Sgt 376 
 
 Taylor, F. E., Pvt 384 
 
 Thompson, J. W., 1st Sgt 389 
 
 Winchester, E. E., Sgt 422 
 
 Woomer, E. E., Sgt 426 
 
 Wyke, G. Y. N., 1st Lt 428 
 
 Zeito, D., Pvt 431 
 
 Douglas, O. R., Pvt 129 
 
 Hankins, S. M., 1st Lt 178 
 
 Jones, C. M., Sgt 214 
 
 Naughton, F. X., Pvt 292 
 
 Cohen, F. J., Pvt 101 
 
 Dayton, A. S., 1st Lt 118 
 
 Grancey, De M., Lt 168 
 
 Knaufi, R. E., Pvt 227 
 
 Ankudovitch, W. D., Cpl 35 
 
 Fuller, J. M., Sgt 155 
 
 Gitz, Ralph, Cpl 164 
 
 112th infantry 
 
 Powell, J. T., Cpl 319 
 
 Richardson, C. M., Sgt 332 
 
 Shannon, J. A., Lt. Col 355 
 
 107th field artillery 
 
 Lewis, M. F., Cpl 241 
 
 Norris, E. C, Pvt 296 
 
 Ryman, H. D., Capt 344 
 
 109th field artillery 
 
 Jones, H. L., Cpl 215 I 
 
 McGarry, P. L., Pvt 257 
 
 Mader, T. O., 1st Sgt 264 | 
 
 509 
 
 Skiff, C. B., Pvt 363 
 
 Summerton, R. H., Sgt 381 
 
 Turner, B. E., 1st Lt 395 
 
 Stiffnell, L., Pvt 377 
 
 Thompson, G. M., Pvt 388 
 
 Waters, T., 2nd Lt 407 
 
 Miner, Asher, Col 279 
 
 Patterson, E. H., Cpl 308 
 
Divisional Index — Continued 
 
 103rd engineers 
 Dieter, Arthur, Pvt 123 
 
 Lawrence, H. S., Sgt. 
 
 108th machine gun BATTALION 
 
 . .235 I VaU, R. M., Maj 397 1 Verdier, WiUiam, Pvt. 
 
 .399 
 
 Biemeller, O. P., Wgnr 55 
 
 Brown, J. R., Pvt 74 
 
 Billis, Gust., Sgt 56 
 
 Burks, J. B., 2nd Lt 80 
 
 Davis, Herman, Pvt 117 
 
 Golden, W. T., Pvt 165 
 
 Grulkey, F. F., Pvt 171 
 
 KUnger, W. W., Sgt 227 
 
 Landes, W. S., 1st Lt 233 
 
 103rd sanitary TRAIN 
 
 Kuhlman, A. H., Pvt 231 
 
 McGinnis, G. E., Capt 257 
 
 29th division 
 113th INFANTRY 
 
 Lewis, H. A., Sgt 241 
 
 MacFarland, James A., 1st Lt.251 
 
 McLaughlin, E. J., 1st Lt 260 
 
 Marsh, A. D., Capt 269 
 
 Miner, Donald, Maj 280 
 
 NewhaU, S. K., Pvt 294 
 
 Sexton, F. H., 2nd Lt 354 
 
 Roach, H. E., Wgnr 335 
 
 Stuart, George, Cpl 380 
 
 Terrill, E. O., Cpl 386 
 
 Trestrail, F. J., 1st Lt 393 
 
 VanHart, John, Sgt 398 
 
 White, R. J., 1st Lt 415 
 
 Zych, J., Pvt 432 
 
 ! 
 
 Bailey, R. M., 2nd Lt 41 
 
 Bateman, H. E., 1st Lt 47 
 
 CoUins, I.Q., Pvt 102 
 
 Crow, J. H., Pvt Ill 
 
 Doremus, H. B., Capt 128 
 
 Elmes, C. H., 2nd Lt 139 
 
 Giger, G. J., 1st Lt 162 
 
 114th INFANTRY 
 
 Heinzmann, G. P., 1st Lt. . . .186 
 
 Keating, W. J., Capt 219 
 
 Kempton, R. D., Pvt 221 
 
 Kerr, A. A., Pvt 222 
 
 Lyons, D. M., 2nd Lt 250 
 
 Minnigerode, F. L., Lt. Col. . .280 
 MulUgan, J. J., Pvt 288 
 
 Patercity, Adam, Bglr 308 
 
 Running, T. A., 2nd Lt 343 
 
 Schide, C. C, 2nd Lt 349 
 
 Schmelz, Frederick, Cook. . . .349 
 
 Wasilewski, Joseph, Pvt 407 
 
 Wessel, L. H. F., Pvt 412 
 
 Ayers, J., Cpl 
 
 Banahan, R. F., Sgt 43 
 
 Biser, J. L., Pvt 57 
 
 Bolton, A. E., Capt 62 
 
 Boyle, J. B., 1st Lt 66 
 
 Brown, J. D., Sgt 75 
 
 Byrne, J. J., Pvt 83 
 
 Carter, H. C, Pvt 90 
 
 Clark, H. C, Sgt 98 
 
 Coleman, R. M., Pvt 101 
 
 Costin, H. G., Pvt. 
 
 (M. of H.) 18, 106 
 
 De Berardinis, Pietro, Pvt 118 
 
 Dunsing, C. L. A., Cpl 135 
 
 Ecker, F. W., 1st Lt 136 
 
 Ferguson, J. H., Cpl 145 
 
 Ferry, Bradford, Pvt 145 
 
 Fleischman, F. F., Pvt 148 
 
 Allamong, L F., Cpl 31 
 
 Allen, J. E., Cpl 32 
 
 Alley, A. H., Sgt 32 
 
 Barksdale, A. D., Capt 44 
 
 Blackham, H. R., 2nd Lt. 
 
 Byrd, W. E., Bglr 
 
 Chamberlain, I. J., Pvt. 
 
 58 
 83 
 94 
 
 Conrad, R. Y.. Capt 104 
 
 Cooper, E. B., Pvt 106 
 
 Crockett, E. L., Sgt 110 
 
 Cunningham, F. L., Ist Lt. . .113 
 
 Curtis, B. B., Cpl 113 
 
 Daniels, C. E., Pvt 115 
 
 Davis, W. C, 1st Sgt 118 
 
 115th infantry 
 
 Hoppe, J. E., Sgt 197 
 
 Horseman, Carl, Sgt 198 
 
 Hunter, R. L., Sgt 203 
 
 Insley, H. B., Pvt 205 
 
 Jobes, L. J., 1st Lt 210 
 
 Jones, Leroy, Pvt 215 
 
 Landstreet, R. S., 1st Lt 233 
 
 McGainey, H. P., Sgt 257 
 
 Madsen, H. E., Sgt 264 
 
 Mannion, J. F., Sgt 267 
 
 Morrow, H. H., Pvt 286 
 
 Murphy, W. M., Pvt 290 
 
 Rafalsky, Nizel, Sgt 324 
 
 Regan, Patrick, 2nd Lt. 
 
 (M. of H.) 23 
 
 Renshaw, Leonard, Cpl 330 
 
 Rice, W. M.. Cpl 331 
 
 116th infantry 
 
 Dunn, James, Pvt 134 
 
 Glass, H. B., Cpl 164 
 
 Godfrey, J. E., Sgt 165 
 
 Gorman, C. A., Sgt 107 
 
 Grave, H. H., Capt 168 
 
 Gregory, E. D., Sgt. 
 
 (M. of H.) 19 
 
 Hatch, B. T., Jr., Sgt 183 
 
 Hughes, W. E., Pvt 201 
 
 Hulett, Forrest, Pvt 202 
 
 Ingram, I. F., Cpl 205 
 
 Johnson, B. W., Pvt 211 
 
 LaBuhn, E. C, 2nd Lt 231 
 
 Loyd, S. A., Sgt 248 
 
 Rosenfeld, Merrill, 1st Lt. . . .340 
 
 Saunders, E. F., Pvt 347 
 
 Saxon, J. W., Sgt 347 
 
 Smith, H. D., Cpl 366 
 
 Smith, P. F., Pvt 368 
 
 Smith, R. C, Mech 368 
 
 Smith, Thomas, Pvt 369 
 
 Sprague, Chandler, 1st Lt. . . .373 
 
 Stewart, W. C, Pvt 377 
 
 Streb, T. F., Pvt 380 
 
 Tennyson, J. E., Cpl 386 
 
 VanGunday, Ben, Pvt 398 
 
 Walters, John, Pvt 405 
 
 Webb, H. L., 1st Lt 409 
 
 West, J. E., Sgt 412 
 
 White, E. R., Sgt 414 
 
 Youngbar, A. F., Pvt 430 
 
 Marsh, J. C, Pvt 269 
 
 Maxie, E., Cpl 272 
 
 Menefee, M. J., 1st Lt 274 
 
 MezofT, J. J., Cpl 276 
 
 Monohan, F. J., Pvt 286 
 
 Nye, W. W., Ist Lt 298 
 
 Opie, H. L., Maj 302 
 
 Reid, J. W., Cpl 329 
 
 Rowan, H. P., Cpl 342 
 
 Sibold, G. G., Sgt 360 
 
 Stone, A. H., 1st Lt 378 
 
 Techel, E. W., Pvt 385 
 
 Yeager, C. L., Pvt 429 
 
 Zirkle, J. M., Pvt 431 
 
 Brown, C. E., Pvt. 
 
 110th machine gun battalion 
 
 . 73 I Ruhl, G. E., Pvt 343 | Walsh, R. J., Cpl 404 
 
 510 
 
Divisional Index — Continued 
 
 lllTH MACfflNE GUN BATTALION 
 
 Butcher, G. S., Capt 82 
 
 Cassidy, J. J.. Pvt 92 
 
 CUne, J. F., Bglr 100 
 
 Evans, Plummer, Pvt 142 
 
 Harssell, G. J., Pvt 181 
 
 Kanaley, Joseph, Pvt 217 
 
 Monahan, P. T., Pvt 282 
 
 Nicol, W. O., Sgt 295 
 
 Powell, G. W., Sgt 319 
 
 Tavano, A. J., Sgt 384 
 
 Diener, Louis, Capt 123 
 
 Miller, J. R., Pvt 278 
 
 112th machine gun BATTALION 
 
 Whitney, R. L., Pvt 416 I Woodville, J. P., Pvt. 
 
 .425 
 
 104th field signal BATTALION 
 
 Dorsey, J. W., Jr., Pvt 128 
 
 Kyle, E. C, Pvt. 
 
 104th SANITARY TRAIN 
 
 .231 I McGuirk, Harry, Cpl 258 | Simmers, Leroy, Pvt. 
 
 .361 
 
 Anderson, Leonard, Cpl 33 
 
 Archer, J. D., Pvt 35 
 
 Bailey. E. O., Cpl 40 
 
 Bane, T. P., Cpl 43 
 
 Barnett, C. E., Pvt 45 
 
 Blair, G. A., Capt 58 
 
 Bowman, S. E., Pvt 65 
 
 Boyd, R. H., 2nd Lt 66 
 
 Brinkley, A. W., Capt 71 
 
 Brown, B. W., Sgt 73 
 
 Cable, R. B., 1st Sgt 83 
 
 Cagle, T. G., Pvt 83 
 
 Callen, N. E., Maj 85 
 
 Cannon, C. F., Sgt 86 
 
 Cardwell, H. W., Cpl 87 
 
 Carlson, W. C, 2nd Lt 88 
 
 Carr, J. M., Sgt 88 
 
 Cinamon, Archie, Pvt 97 
 
 Coram, C. A., Pvt 106 
 
 Costner, Oley, Pvt 107 
 
 Cross, WilUe, Pvt Ill 
 
 Davis, L. F., Sgt 117 
 
 Deeringer, H., Pvt 119 
 
 Diggs, B. W., Pvt. let CI 124 
 
 Doty, M., Cpl 128 
 
 Dozier, Carmon, Pvt 130 
 
 Dudderar, M. B., Sgt 132 
 
 Batson, G. W., Cpl 
 
 Boone, L. W., Pvt 63 
 
 Bradley, Roe, Pvt 67 
 
 Bryant, H. E., Pvt 76 
 
 Bryson, J. J., 1st Sgt 76 
 
 Burroughs, F. A., Sgt 81 
 
 Bushing, G. A., Pvt 81 
 
 Carter, J. C, Pvt 90 
 
 Caulder, L. E., Cpl 93 
 
 Cranford, A. L., Pvt 109 
 
 Dozier, J. C, 1st Lt. 
 
 (M. of H.) 18, 130 
 
 Faison, J. K., Pvt 142 
 
 Fore, J. E., Sgt 150 
 
 Fore, S. W., Sgt 151 
 
 Foster, G. E., Sgt. (M. of H.). 19 
 Funderburk, M. M., Mech. . .155 
 
 Gardner, J. H., Sgt 158 
 
 Gaskins, F. O., Cpl 159 
 
 Gordon, M. A., Sgt 166 
 
 Green, E. B., Pvt 169 
 
 HaU, T. L., Sgt. (M. of H.).. . 19 
 Hardin, M. N., Pvt 179 
 
 30th division 
 
 117th infantry 
 
 Duncan, B. E., Pvt. 1st CI. . .133 
 
 Eckel, W. H., 2nd Lt 136 
 
 Ellis, N. W., 1st Lt 138 
 
 Folsom, L. H., 1st Lt 150 
 
 Fritz, L. B., Pvt 154 
 
 Goodwin, R. H., Sgt 166 
 
 Hatcher, S. H., Pvt 183 
 
 Hill, F. Y., Ist Lt 191 
 
 HilUard, G. C, Sgt 192 
 
 Home, W. T., Pvt 198 
 
 Igou, Paul, Sgt 205 
 
 Jones, J. T., Cpl 215 
 
 Jordan, J. O., Pvt 216 
 
 Karnes, J. E., Sgt. 
 
 (M.of H.) 20, 218 
 
 Ketchem, Harold, Pvt 223 
 
 Leach, J. W., 1st Lt 236 
 
 Lee, Carl, Pvt 237 
 
 Lillard, D. W.. Capt 242 
 
 Lindsten, Albin, Pvt 243 
 
 Lunsford, B. B., Cpl 249 
 
 McDade, W. J., Sgt 255 
 
 McNaughton, H. D., Capt. . .262 
 
 Mingle, C. L., Pvt 280 
 
 Moody. Rolf, Capt 282 
 
 Morison, J. H. S., 1st Lt 285 
 
 Murrian, J. H., 1st Lt 290 
 
 118th infantry 
 
 Hartley, P. L.. Pvt 181 
 
 Heriot. J. D.. Cpl., 
 
 (M. of H.) 20, 188 
 
 Hilton, R. H.. Sgt. 
 
 (M. of H.) 20. 192 
 
 Hughes, W. J., Pvt 202 
 
 Hunt, H. B., Pvt 202 
 
 Jones, C. O., Pvt 
 
 Jones, W. F., Pvt 215 
 
 Kohlwyck, O. C, Pvt 228 
 
 Lawler, J. W., 1st Lt 235 
 
 Ligon, L. L., Capt 242 
 
 McDonald. R. M.. Sgt 256 
 
 McDoweU. E. O.. Pvt 257 
 
 McKinney. L. L., Pvt 260 
 
 McManaway, H. B., Cpl 261 
 
 Miller, Phihp, Pvt 278 
 
 Mooreland, T. A., Pvt 284 
 
 Morgan, Ernest, Pvt 284 
 
 Nims, W. H., 1st Sgt 295 
 
 Peaden, A. J., Pvt 310 
 
 PhnUps, R. R.. Pvt 314 
 
 Prause, C. W. T., 2nd Lt 320 
 
 Neese, H. L., Pvt 292 
 
 Packett, J. W., Cpl 304 
 
 Padgett, A. J., Sgt 304 
 
 Plemmons, R. L. . Cpl 316 
 
 Pruitt. P. S.. Pvt 322 
 
 Richards. T. R., Bglr 332 
 
 Shannon. F. B., Sgt 355 
 
 Sharp, R. E., 2nd Lt 355 
 
 Smith, Charlie, Pvt 365 
 
 Spears, G. W.. Cpl 372 
 
 Strange, G. F., Pvt 379 
 
 Study. M. F., Pvt. 1st CI 380 
 
 Talley, E. R., Sgt. (M. of H.). 24 
 
 Taylor, W. C, Sgt 385 
 
 Tillery, J. M., Sgt 391 
 
 Turner, O. E., Pvt 395 
 
 Walker, H. J., Pvt 402 
 
 Ward, C. J., Pvt. (M. of H.) . . 25 
 
 Weaver, J. F., Pvt 408 
 
 Weems, J. F.. Pvt 410 
 
 West. H. A.. Pvt. 1st CI 412 
 
 Wilson. J. T., Pvt 422 
 
 Wischmeier, O. T., Pvt 423 
 
 Woodard, W. L., Pvt 425 
 
 Wright, C. S., Cpl 427 
 
 Wright, J. D., Cpl 427 
 
 Rinehart, E. T., Cpl 334 
 
 Schwing, J. A., Ist Lt 351 
 
 Sellers, W. E., Sgt 353 
 
 Shankle, Vance. Cpl 355 
 
 Sims. G. D., Pvt 363 
 
 Sinclair, P. L., Cpl 363 
 
 Smith, A. W., Pvt 365 
 
 Smith, C. W., Pvt 365 
 
 Smith, L. W., Sgt 367 
 
 Strickland. C. M.. Cpl 379 
 
 Terrell. H. P.. Cpl 386 
 
 Thomas. R. C. Cpl 388 
 
 Thornburg, Z. B., 1st Lt 390 
 
 Turbeville, W. J., Pvt 395 
 
 Turner, J. W., Sgt 395 
 
 VanHoy, J. L., Pvt 398 
 
 Verbeke, Remi, Pvt 399 
 
 Villepigue, J. C. Cpl 
 
 (M. of H.) 25, 400 
 
 Ward, G. B., Sgt 405 
 
 Weeks, Z. Y., Cpl 410 
 
 Wilson, R. M., Pvt 421 
 
 Wood, W. E.. Pvt 425 
 
 511 
 
Divisional Index — Continued 
 
 Adkinson, J. B., Sgt. 
 
 (M. of H.) 17 
 
 Bain, Edgar, Capt 41 
 
 Barbour, W. C, Pvt 43 
 
 Beatty, Leslie, Pvt 60 
 
 Beckwith, Bryan, 2nd Lt 50 
 
 Blackwell, R. L.. Pvt. 
 
 (M. of H.) 18 
 
 Bremer, H. F., Sgt 69 
 
 Buck, Robert, Pvt 77 
 
 Butler, E. L., Cpl 82 
 
 Byrd, D. B., 1st Lt 83 
 
 Carlisle, T. W., Sgt 87 
 
 Carter, B. A., Pvt 89 
 
 Carver, John, Cpl 91 
 
 Cooper, W. N., Pvt 106 
 
 Daniels, W. H.. Pvt 115 
 
 Davis, Dunk, 1st Sgt 116 
 
 Engle, J. C, Sgt 140 
 
 Forbes, B. T., Cpl 150 
 
 Forehand, W. S., Sgt 151 
 
 Foster. W. L., Pvt 151 
 
 French, Henry, Pvt 154 
 
 Gasparatto, Tony, Pvt 159 
 
 Glassbrenner, F. L., Pvt 164 
 
 Gold, T. B., IstLt 165 
 
 Graham, E. L., Capt 168 
 
 Guyer, T. L., Pvt 173 
 
 BerryhiU, J. W., Pvt 55 
 
 Blanchard, Edgar, Pvt 59 
 
 Bridgers, A. O., Pvt 71 
 
 Brookshire, W. D., Pvt 73 
 
 Brown, D. S., Sgt 73 
 
 Byrum, J. C, 1st Sgt 83 
 
 Capps, E. A., Pvt 86 
 
 Clark, W. L., Pvt 99 
 
 Cook, R. P., Sgt 105 
 
 Cox, E.L., Pvt 108 
 
 Craven, H. C, Pvt 109 
 
 Crofts. J. A., Pvt 110 
 
 Dixon. B. F., Capt 125 
 
 Draughon. E. S. W., Pvt 130 
 
 Dudzinsky. Francisak, Pvt . . . 132 
 
 Ellington, J. M., 1st Lt 138 
 
 Fogo. E. T., 1st Lt 149 
 
 Fowler, L. K.. Pvt 152 
 
 Gill. J. H., Sgt 162 
 
 Griffith. L. C, Pvt 170 
 
 Hamilton, J. W.. 1st Lt 176 
 
 Harris. G.W.. Sgt 181 
 
 Hester, H. S., Ist Lt 189 
 
 Champion, Herbert, Pvt 94 
 
 Hinson, G.R.. Sgt 192 
 
 Holland. J. W., Sgt. 1st CI. . .195 
 
 119th infantry 
 
 Hagan. L. J.. Pvt 174 
 
 Hall. H. H.. Pvt 175 
 
 Hand, Leo, Pvt 177 
 
 Hart, S. C, Pvt 181 
 
 Hawkins, P. G., Sgt 184 
 
 Hillig, Harry. Pvt 192 
 
 Hobbs, A. T., Ist Lt 193 
 
 Hooper, M. C, Cpl 197 
 
 Johnson, Henry, Pvt 212 
 
 Jordan, Charles. Pvt 215 
 
 Kelley, H. G., Pvt 220 
 
 Kennedy. R. R., Pvt 222 
 
 Koon. E. S.. 2nd Lt 229 
 
 Lamb. R. J., Maj 232 
 
 Lemert. Milo. 1st Sgt., (M. of 
 
 H.) 21 
 
 Lewis. R. E., Cpl 241 
 
 Link, O. R.. Cook 244 
 
 McDonald. Robert. Pvt 256 
 
 McLain, A. M., Pvt 260 
 
 Mabe, J. D., Pvt 263 
 
 Martin, H. B., Cpl 270 
 
 Mianovich. S.. Cpl 276 
 
 Miller. G. F.. Sgt 278 
 
 Miller, Hobart. Pvt 278 
 
 Mitchell. J. A., 1st Lt 280 
 
 Mobley. C. R., Sgt 281 
 
 120th infantry 
 
 Higson, Willie, Cpl 191 
 
 Hudnall, J. W., Sgt 201 
 
 Hyman, Ernest, Pvt 204 
 
 Irrgang, Andrew. Cpl 206 
 
 Johnston. L. E.. Cpl 213 
 
 Korn. W. S., Sgt 229 
 
 Lake. James, Pvt 232 
 
 Lamrn, Johnnie, Pvt 233 
 
 Lankford, J. A.. Pvt 234 
 
 Lawhorne, D. H., Pvt 235 
 
 Lawson. Bradley. Pvt 236 
 
 Lovelace. D. H., Pvt 247 
 
 Lunsford. Jesse, Cpl 249 
 
 Lyerly, W. B., Pvt 249 
 
 McCoy. Pete. Pvt 255 
 
 McKiddy. Zona. Pvt 260 
 
 Mays. H. L.. Sgt 273 
 
 Mayes. J. B., Jr., Capt 273 
 
 Parker, W. J., Sgt 307 
 
 Pendell, Elmer. 1st Lt 311 
 
 Pope. OlUe, Pvt 318 
 
 Powell. W. H..Sgt 319 
 
 RandaU, M. A., Sgt 325 
 
 105th engineers 
 
 I McKay. Albert, Cpl 259 
 
 Rust, A. L.. Master Engi 344 
 
 Mullins. Sam. Pvt 288 
 
 Narveson. P. O.. Sgt 291 
 
 Newton, I. M.. Cpl 294 
 
 Perry, S. E.. Cpl 311 
 
 Porter. C. R., Pvt 318 
 
 Pruitt. F. C, Sgt 322 
 
 Ray. J. E.. Capt 326 
 
 Rives. J. S., Pvt 333 
 
 Roberts, S. K.. Pvt 336 
 
 Rose. D. F.. Pvt 340 
 
 Sanderfer, P. C, Sgt 346 
 
 Schroedel, J. C, Pvt 349 
 
 Schwer, H. G., Pvt 351 
 
 Smith, B. B., Pvt 365 
 
 Socha. R., Pvt 370 
 
 Thompson, J. W., Cpl 389 
 
 Thurman, L. T., Sfi-t 390 
 
 Turrentine, H. S., Pvt 396 
 
 Twiford, El wood, Pvt 396 
 
 Varner. A. H.. Pvt 398 
 
 Vaughn, J. H., Sgt 398 
 
 Wallace, F. E., Pvt 403 
 
 Ward. G. B., Pvt 405 
 
 Wells, J. T., Sgt 411 
 
 West, Brodie, Cpl 412 
 
 White, Lyman, Sgt 414 
 
 Yopp, S. F., Jr., Sgt 429 
 
 Rascoe, R. R., Sgt 326 
 
 Riddie, Archie. Pvt 333 
 
 Riggle. George, Pvt 334 
 
 Robertson, J. N., 1st Sgt 336 
 
 Robinson, Oliver, Sgt 337 
 
 Salik, Alexander, Sgt 345 
 
 Seibel, H. S., Pvt 352 
 
 Shelton, Clyde, Sgt 357 
 
 Shively, H. H., Pvt 358 
 
 Short, G. D., Pvt 359 
 
 Smith. D., Pvt 366 
 
 Stanfield, Lawrence, Color 
 
 Sgt 374 
 
 Stephenson, Carlton, Cpl 376 
 
 Strobel, H. A.. Pvt 379 
 
 Teachey. R. M., Pvt 385 
 
 Thompson, C. W., Sgt 388 
 
 Wallace, W. M., Pvt 403 
 
 WUes. G. L., Pvt 417 
 
 Wilhams, J. R.. Pvt 419 
 
 WilUam, J. F., Jr., 1st Lt 419 
 
 Williams, Ray, Bugler 419 
 
 Zax, H. E., Cpl 430 
 
 Stevenson, C. F., Cpl 376 
 
 WUson, Shug, Pvt 421 
 
 113th machine gun BATTALION 
 
 Bunyard, C. H., Cpl 78 | Brookshire, A. B., Sgt 72 | Ridley, J. A., 1st Lt. 
 
 .333 
 
 114th machine gun BATTALION 
 
 Peterson, R. W., Pvt 312 
 
 115th machine gun BATTALION 
 
 Davis, B. G., Pvt 116 I Hubbard, H. G., Sgt 200 I Sneeden, S. V., Pvt. 
 
 Devane, D. J., Sgt 122 | Loring, D. W., Lt 247 | 
 
 .369 
 
 105th field signal BATTALION 
 
 Baker, McLaurin, Sgt 42 
 
 Gotten, O. L.. Cpl 107 
 
 Cox, O. C, Sgt. 1st CI 108 
 
 Garner, C. H.. Pvt 158 
 
 Harbin. E. R.. Pvt 179 
 
 Hardison. D.. Pvt 179 
 
 Hudson, H. A.. Sgt. 1st CI. . .201 
 
 512 
 
 Mottern. V. C. Sgt. 1st CI. . .287 
 
 Piercy. R. S., Pvt 315 
 
 Thompson. G. R., 1st Lt 389 
 
Divisional Index — Continued 
 
 Adelepberger, Earl, Sgt 29 
 
 Anderson, R. C, Pvt 34 
 
 Andrykowski, Victor, Pvt.... 34 
 
 Armijo, M. B., Pvt 36 
 
 Barlow, F. A., 1st Lt 44 
 
 Bell, W. B., Cpl 52 
 
 Belongea, W. A., Cpl 62 
 
 Berkompas, Olius, Bglr 54 
 
 Brennan, E. W., Cpl 69 
 
 Brittain, W. S., 2nd Lt 71 
 
 Brown, W. B., Pvt 75 
 
 Bullian, George, Pvt 78 
 
 Burleigh, Nelson, Pvt 80 
 
 Bush, Alden, Cpl 81 
 
 Castura, Michael, Sgt 92 
 
 Chandler, Isaac, Cpl 95 
 
 Chellis, W. L., Sgt 96 
 
 Clay, Fred, Cpl 99 
 
 Connelly. M. F., Pvt 104 
 
 Connette, Fred, Pvt 104 
 
 Crabbe, G. S., Capt 108 
 
 Crites, Herman, 1st Lt 110 
 
 Decaire, George, Bglr 119 
 
 Devereaux, H. J., Pvt 122 
 
 Dressell, E. C, Pvt 131 
 
 Emerson, H. B., Cpl 139 
 
 Finley, A. J., Cpl 146 
 
 Foley, Harry, Pvt 149 
 
 Follis, Charles, Capt 149 
 
 Gariepy, T. T., Cpl 125 
 
 Goodman, Lionel, Pvt 166 
 
 32nd division 
 
 125th infantry 
 
 Griswold, A. H., 1st Sgt 171 
 
 Hammond, C. A., 1st Lt 177 
 
 Hawks, Emery, Sgt 184 
 
 Heiniken, John, Pvt 186 
 
 Helmore, J. F., Pvt 187 
 
 Henry, Raymond, Cpl 188 
 
 Heritier, Arthur, Pvt 188 
 
 Holmes, F. B., Pvt 196 
 
 Holzgrebe, William, Pvt 196 
 
 Isaacs, Joseph, Pvt 206 
 
 Jarvis, E. I., Mech 208 
 
 Jennings, E. A., l«t Lt 209 
 
 Kaminski, Mike, Pvt 217 
 
 Keiser, H. M., 1st Lt 219 
 
 Lewis, Frank, Pvt 240 
 
 MacClemmons, F. W., Pvt. . .250 
 
 MacFarUng, George, Pvt 251 
 
 McDonald, James, 1st Sgt 256 
 
 Madden, J. A., Pvt 264 
 
 Mark, R. C, Pvt 268 
 
 Masson, J. W., Pvt 271 
 
 Meade, Frierson, Jr., Capt. . .273 
 
 Mecom, John, Pvt 273 
 
 Michalka, G. A., Cpl 277 
 
 Morrison, L. N., Pvt 286 
 
 Motley, R. E., 1st Lt 287 
 
 Moyse, Herman, 1st Lt 288 
 
 Munroe, W. A., Sgt 289 
 
 Ollrich, H. J., Pvt 301 
 
 Ortiz, C, Pvt 303 
 
 Payson, C. F., Sgt 309 
 
 Phillips, Dewey, Pvt 314 
 
 Purdon, T. M., Cpl 323 
 
 Rediker, P. W., Cpl 327 
 
 Reese, William, Pvt 328 
 
 Ritzert, C. A., Pvt 335 
 
 St. James, Leonard, Pvt 345 
 
 Schultheis, B. A., Pvt 350 
 
 Seeler, Wilfred, Pvt 353 
 
 Skrypeck, Andy, Pvt 364 
 
 Smith, Clarence, Cpl 365 
 
 Smith, Ivan, Sgt 367 
 
 Snowden, Samuel, Sgt 369 
 
 Somes, R. V.. Sgt 370 
 
 Stein, F. C, Cpl 375 
 
 Stevens, Levi, 1st Lt 376 
 
 Stevens, Matt, Cpl 377 
 
 Stuart, A. J., Cpl 380 
 
 Swan, T. E., Chap 382 
 
 Teichler, John, Sgt 385 
 
 Thrall, Harry, Pvt 390 
 
 Underwood, D. H., Pvt 396 
 
 Vibbert, E. T., Pvt 399 
 
 Weine, W. F., 1st Lt 410 
 
 Wheat, H. R., 1st Lt 413 
 
 Williams, C. M., Capt 418 
 
 Williams, P. J., Jr., Pvt 419 
 
 Wilson, G. M., Maj 421 
 
 Wilson, H. P., Pvt 421 
 
 Wilson, Merritt, Ist Lt 421 
 
 Young, G. L., Sgt 429 
 
 Aamot, Arthur, Sgt 27 
 
 Banks, Carl, Sgt 43 
 
 Beattie, M. N. B., Pvt 49 
 
 Beck, C. L., Pvt 50 
 
 Cathcart, J. O., Maj 93 
 
 Crum, L. J., 1st Lt 112 
 
 Cunningham, C. E., Sgt 113 
 
 Dawson, H. A., Sgt 115 
 
 Dye, H. E., Cpl 135 
 
 Edsall, W. A., Pvt 137 
 
 Ferguson, Dougald, Sgt 144 
 
 Fowle, J. G., Sgt 152 
 
 Hopkins, G. A., Sgt 197 
 
 126th infantry 
 
 Hurst, W. E., Pvt 204 
 
 Kain, R. R., Sgt 217 
 
 King, H. J., Lt 224 
 
 Kline, R. J., Sgt 227 
 
 Krzykwa, A. S., Pvt 231 
 
 Kunzie, H. E., Cpl 231 
 
 Lininger, William, Sgt 244 
 
 Luzenski, William, Sgt 249 
 
 Mansfield, Harry, Sgt 267 
 
 Marek, F. S., Cpl 268 
 
 Neitzel, A. R., Pvt 293 
 
 Raymond, F. K., Cpl 327 
 
 Rundquist, O. A., Sgt 343 
 
 Sack, William, 1st Sgt 345 
 
 Shipman, S. V., Cpl 358 
 
 Shirley, L., 1st Lt 358 
 
 Shore, Laurel, Cpl 359 
 
 Smith, Nicholas, Sgt 368 
 
 Swift, Harry, Pvt 383 
 
 Thompson, Orrie, Sgt 389 
 
 Tindall, P., 1st Lt 391 
 
 Waite, H. E., Pvt 401 
 
 Wescott, I. L., Sgt 412 
 
 Wilson, J. M., 2nd Lt 421 
 
 Zavitz, A. M., Sgt 430 
 
 Zeldam, J. J., Pvt 431 
 
 Austin, Edwin, Pvt 38 
 
 Blomberg, H. S., 1st Lt 60 
 
 Bonack, P. J., Sgt 63 
 
 Buckendahl, Emil, Pvt 77 
 
 Chayie, J. A., Pvt 95 
 
 Curti, Mike, Pvt 113 
 
 Dewitz, Helmuth, Pvt 122 
 
 Dickop, R. C, Ist Lt 123 
 
 Glomski, Frank, Sgt 164 
 
 Hix, J. C, Pvt 193 
 
 Holmes, Charles, Pvt 195 
 
 Johnson, M. B., Cpl 212 
 
 Johnson, Paul, Pvt 212 
 
 Anthony, Clem, Pvt 35 
 
 Austermann, R. W., 2nd Lt. . . 38 
 
 Bell, F. J., Pvt 52 
 
 Bischoff, C. E., 1st Lt 57 
 
 Blossom, Lynn, Pvt 60 
 
 Blumenthal, Alabel, Pvt 60 
 
 Burton, E. A., 1st Lt 81 
 
 Carlson, Emil, Pvt 87 
 
 Curnow. E. M., Cpl 113 
 
 Curtis, R. A., Ist Sgt 114 
 
 127th infantry 
 
 Johnson, Richard, Sgt 212 
 
 Kielpinski, V. P., Sgt 223 
 
 Kochanik, J., Cpl 228 
 
 Lake, C. W., Cpl 232 
 
 Lloyd, Wilfred, Pvt 245 
 
 McSorley, James, Sgt 263 
 
 Marlin, Jesse, Cpl 268 
 
 Mueller, Joseph, Jr., Pvt 288 
 
 Nowak, J. M., Sgt 298 
 
 Olsen, O. S., Pvt 302 
 
 Purdy, W. D., Sgt 323 
 
 Ritt. J. V. M., 1st Lt 335 
 
 128th infantry 
 
 Dudley, Mack, Pvt 132 
 
 Evenson, Elmer, Sgt 142 
 
 Farmer, J. B., Cpl 143 
 
 Fleming, T. W., Cpl 148 
 
 Fuller, L. L., Pvt 155 
 
 Genicke, Raymond, Pvt 160 
 
 Gottschalk, F. L., 1st Lt 167 
 
 Hanson, W. R., Pvt 178 
 
 Hill, H. R., Maj 191 
 
 Jacobson, W. A., Pvt 207 
 
 Rolain, Ray, Sgt 339 
 
 Shelor, C. A., 2nd Lt 357 
 
 Siebert, Walter, Sgt 360 
 
 Spencer, J. D., 1st Lt 372 
 
 Stafford, Thomas, Pvt 373 
 
 Steinkraus, H. W., 1st Lt 375 
 
 Stuckrad, A. L., Cpl 380 
 
 Taylor, D. A., 2nd Lt 384 
 
 Thorsen, E. B., 2nd Lt 390 
 
 Wetzel, H. W., Pvt 413 
 
 Whitman, Guy, Pvt 417 
 
 Witte, Louis, Sgt 424 
 
 Kemme, Charles, Pvt 221 
 
 Kromer, C. C, Cpl 430 
 
 Langham, G. W., Pvt 234 
 
 McKey, H. G., 1st Lt 260 
 
 McNulty, C. J., Pvt 262 
 
 Martin, D. J., Capt 270 
 
 Mathey, M. L., Pvt 271 
 
 Nicol, A. L., 1st Lt 295 
 
 Noble, C. G., 1st Lt 296 
 
 Peterson, W. O., 1st Sgt 313 
 
 513 
 
Divisional Index — Continued 
 
 Plauman, Hennan, Pvt 316 
 
 Regan, J. M., 2nd Lt 329 
 
 Reich, L. B., 1st Lt 329 
 
 Reinholdt, R. R., Capt 330 
 
 Jennart, Leon, Bglr 209 
 
 Johnson, Wilbur, Pvt 213 
 
 Adier, Nick, Wgnr 29 
 
 Bieman, Joa., Pvt 55 
 
 Biwan, Jos., Pvt 57 
 
 128th infantry— Continued 
 
 Roberts, C. R., Cpl 336 
 
 Schuchart, Frank, Pvt 350 
 
 Schultz, Arthur, Sgt 350 
 
 Shaskan, Samuel, Pvt 356 
 
 119th field artillery 
 
 Roleman, Norman, Sgt 228 
 
 120th field artillery 
 
 Faatz, S. R., Pvt 142 
 
 Fox, F. I., Cpl 152 
 
 Harding, S. L., 2nd Lt 179 
 
 Slagsvol, O. T., 2nd Lt 364 
 
 Stainton, M. E., 2nd Lt 374 
 
 Thalke, M. P., Sgt 386 
 
 Turley, C. L., Cpl 395 
 
 Logue, Thomas, Pvt 245 
 
 Holt, F. M., Sgt 196 
 
 Prescott, F. W., Cpl 321 
 
 Prescott, L. O., Pvt 321 
 
 121st field artillery 
 
 Brown, A. B., Sgt 73 | Flatten, M. A., Cook 316 
 
 107th engineers 
 Hartman, W. A., Sgt. 1st CI. .181 | Kuhlman, G. W., 2d Lt 231 
 
 121st machine gun BATTALION 
 
 Gaston, P. J., Sgt 159 | Jerabek, J. J., Cpl 210— Korth, Herman, Sgt 229 
 
 107th field signal BATTALION 
 
 Burr, G. E., Sgt. 1st CI 81 I Palmer, D. D., Cpl 305 I Pelkey, Edwin, Pvt 311 
 
 Lamb, J. E., Sgt 232 | I 
 
 107th AMMUNITION TRAIN 
 
 Norton, A. A., Wgr 297 | Raleigh, W. J., Pvt 325 | Shedlewski, J. F., Pvt 356 
 
 Carlson, C. G., Pvt. 
 
 32nd division 
 
 129th infantry 
 87 I HUl, Ralyn, Cpl. (M. of H.) . . 
 
 20 I Holmes, F. R., Capt 195 
 
 Austin, C. W., Ist Lt 38 
 
 Bartela, N. B., Cpl 46 
 
 Booth, C. W., Pvt 63 
 
 Burr, J. G., Mech 81 
 
 Caserta, Vincenzo, Cpl 91 
 
 Cleveland, V. A., Cpl 99 
 
 130th infantry 
 
 Crisp, C. M., Ist Sgt 110 
 
 Daughty, J. E., Sgt 116 
 
 Drennon, L. H., Sgt 130 
 
 Fields, J. O., Cpl 145 
 
 Givens, F. G., Capt 164 
 
 HoUand, R. W., Pvt 195 
 
 Humphrey, R. H., Maj 202 
 
 Kilcher, E. J., Pvt 223 
 
 McMunn, R. L., 2nd Lt 262 
 
 Rodgers, Willes, Pvt 338 
 
 Swanger, I. V., Cpl 382 
 
 Allex. J., Cpl. (M. of H.).. .17, 23 
 
 Anderson, W. A., Pvt 34 
 
 Beato, John, Cpl 49 
 
 Beauvais, W. U., 2nd Lt 60 
 
 Bieryta, Michael, Pvt 56 
 
 Boyatt, C. H., Cpl 66 
 
 Breaky, John, Sgt 68 
 
 Bremmer, F. M., Pvt 69 
 
 Carlson, Swen, Pvt 87 
 
 Cock, R. R., Sgt 105 
 
 Curtis, N. M., Cpl 113 
 
 Deasey, H. A., Pvt 118 
 
 Dick, H. J., 2nd Lt 123 
 
 Dickson, H. A., Ist Lt 123 
 
 Dixon, R. T., Cpl 125 
 
 Dunne, C. C, Pvt 134 
 
 Flagg, D. S., Pvt 147 
 
 Flynn, J. L., Cpl 149 
 
 131st infantry 
 
 Freiberg, Hyman, 2nd Lt . . . . 153 
 
 Gaston, G. F., Pvt 159 
 
 Goodwillie, H. R., Sgt 166 
 
 Gourley, G. B., Sgt 167 
 
 Haima, L. M., Pvt 178 
 
 Heacox, H. W., Pvt 185 
 
 Herter, Edward, Pvt 189 
 
 Hobscheid, Paul, Cpl 193 
 
 Holmes, A. P., Pvt 195 
 
 Horton, H. F., 2nd Lt 198 
 
 Howard, R. P., Cpl 199 
 
 Jackson, James, 1st Sgt 207 
 
 Jefferson, A. K., 1st Lt 209 
 
 Johnson, S. E., Sgt 212 
 
 Jones, William, Sgt 215 
 
 Keane, C. W., Pvt 219 
 
 Keeper, E. E., Pvt 219 
 
 Koerper, F. P., Cpl 228 
 
 514 
 
 Kostak, F. F., Pvt 229 
 
 Krueger, Arthur, Pvt 230 
 
 Krum, J. E., Sgt 230 
 
 Lee, J. C, Ist Lt 237 
 
 Lid well, Edward, Pvt 
 
 Lieberman, Nathan, Cpl 242 
 
 Liljeberg, Pagnel, Pvt 242 
 
 Lindsay, R. W., Pvt 243 
 
 Linskey, W. F., Pvt 244 
 
 McBreen, L. N., Pvt 252 
 
 McGuire, S. C, Sgt 258 
 
 Mallan, J. C, Pvt 265 
 
 Mance, S. M., Cpl 266 
 
 May, G.J. , Sgt 272 
 
 Michaelis, C. W., Pvt 277 
 
 Midkiff, Holly, Sgt 277 
 
 Miles, John, Cpl 277 
 
 Nelson, Adolph, Pvt 293 
 
Divisional Index — Continued 
 
 O'Keefe, J. J., 1st Sgt 300 
 
 Paluback, G. W., Cpl 306 
 
 Perkins, E. H., Sgt 311 
 
 Peters, William, Pvt 312 
 
 Peterson, Van W., Sgt 312 
 
 Petty, W. D., Pvt 313 
 
 Pope, T. A., Cpl. 
 
 (M. of H.) 23, 318 
 
 Potter, Walter, Pvt 319 
 
 Powers, J. B., Sgt 320 
 
 Pride, H. N., Ist Lt 322 
 
 Anderson, J. S., lat Sgt 
 
 (M. of H.) 17 
 
 Bird, Felix, Pvt 57 
 
 Bordvick, M. A., Sgt 64 
 
 Camill, H. E., Pvt 85 
 
 Casaga, S. E., Sgt 91 
 
 Cecilia, Louis, Pvt 94 
 
 Chad wick, H. R., Capt 94 
 
 Cheevers, E. J., Sgt 96 
 
 Cummins, Fred, Pvt 113 
 
 Dalton, G. R., Bglr 115 
 
 Darling, H. C, 2nd Lt 115 
 
 Davis, Abel, Col 116 
 
 DeSmidt, John, Cpl 121 
 
 Dodd, B. J., Maj 125 
 
 Drotning, H. J., Pvt 131 
 
 Duff, Philip, Pvt 132 
 
 Francisco, J., Sgt 152 
 
 Giescke, L. M., Pvt 162 
 
 Gulbrandson, A. W., 2nd Lt. . 172 
 
 ISlsT INFANTRY— Con<tn«ed 
 
 Riddle, L. S.. Ist Sgt 333 
 
 Rochfort, J. J., Sgt 337 
 
 Sanborn, J. B., Col 345 
 
 Schabinger, A. C, Cpl 348 
 
 Scholes. William, Sgt 349 
 
 Shantz, J. E., 1st Lt 355 
 
 Skogsburg, Vivian, Sgt 363 
 
 Smotherman, Horace, Pvt. . . .369 
 
 Somitz, Carl, Cpl 370 
 
 Timblin, Archie, Pvt 391 
 
 132nd infantry 
 
 Gumpertz, S. G., Ist Sgt. 
 
 (M. of H.) 19 
 
 Hatch, Sidney, Pvt 183 
 
 Holzman, Sidney, Pvt 196 
 
 Hoy, Henry, Pvt 200 
 
 Jensen, Ingemann, Pvt 210 
 
 Jones, Harry, Cpl 214 
 
 Koijane, F. A.. Sgt 228 
 
 Korsyko, George, Pvt 229 
 
 Lamb, B. L., Cpl 232 
 
 Loman, Berger, Pvt., (M. of 
 
 H.) 21 
 
 McCormick, C. F., Capt 254 
 
 Mallon, G. H., Capt., (M. of 
 
 H.) 22 
 
 Myrhune, Melvin, Pvt 291 
 
 Painsipp, A. C, Cpl 305 
 
 Peterson, Victor, Cpl 212 
 
 Poatula, J. L, Sgt 319 
 
 Powers, E. J., Pvt 320 
 
 Walsh, T. J., Sgt 404 
 
 Washa, J. J., Sgt 407 
 
 Waters, J. L., Cpl 407 
 
 Weimer, H. H., Capt 410 
 
 Whitson, Lester, Cpl 416 
 
 Wiberg, Alvin, Sgt 416 
 
 Wickhan, Gordon, Pvt 416 
 
 Williams, W. J., Pvt 420 
 
 Woodsman, William, Cpl 425 
 
 Zappa, Steve, Pvt 430 
 
 Rue, L. E., Sgt 343 
 
 Sandlin, Willie, Sgt., (M. of 
 
 H.) 24 
 
 Sattler, W. N., Cpl 347 
 
 Schultz, Charles, Pvt 350 
 
 Shapiro, Eh, Cpl 355 
 
 Shelly, Harry. Pvt 357 
 
 Smith, M. E., Ist Sgt 367 
 
 Snyder, J. J., Pvt 370 
 
 Stine, R. W., Ist Lt 377 
 
 Stout, A. H., 2nd Lt 378 
 
 Swanson, Carl, Pvt 382 
 
 Ternig, J. B., Sgt 386 
 
 Vizenor, L. A., Pvt 400 
 
 Wall, E. W., 2nd Lt 403 
 
 Waterhouse, J. R., Pvt 407 
 
 Webber, G. B., 1st Sgt 409 
 
 Wigglesworth, Robert, Capt. .417 
 
 Wise, C. E., Capt 423 
 
 Yagle, H. A., 2nd Lt 428 
 
 Burchill, G. H., Pvt 78 
 
 Clark, G. E., Sgt 98 
 
 Hickok, C. H., Sgt 190 
 
 Hopp, H. M., Pvt 197 
 
 Johns, L. A., 2nd Lt 211 
 
 122nd field artillery 
 
 KeUogg, G. v., Cpl 220 
 
 KeUy, A. C, Cpl 220 
 
 Myers, Irwin, Cpl 290 
 
 Myhrman, R. E., Capt 291 
 
 Prete, F. P., Sgt 321 
 
 Red, H. D., Cpl 327 
 
 Ryan, F. W., Pvt 344 
 
 Schueren, D. E., 2nd Lt 350 
 
 Templeton, C. K., 2nd Lt 386 
 
 Wascher, H. A., 2nd Lt 407 
 
 Ammons, G. H., Sgt 33 
 
 Cassidy, J. D., Sgt 92 
 
 Duffy, Mark, Ist Lt 132 
 
 124th field artillery 
 
 Fink, W. W., Pvt 146 
 
 Modrow, P. F., Pvt 281 
 
 O'Leary, J. A., Cpl 301 
 
 Silloway, Ralph, Pvt 361 
 
 Webb, M. C, Pvt 409 
 
 Wright, C. L., Sgt 426 
 
 108th engineers 
 Adelhelm, H. C, Ist Sgt 29 
 
 Holland, H.G.. Pvt. 
 
 122nd machine GUN BATTALION 
 
 . 195 I Liggett, H. B., 2nd Lt 242 | Meador, Ernest, Pvt 273 
 
 124th MACHINE GUN BATTALION 
 
 Bourdon, W. R., Capt. 
 
 Davis, H. D., Blgr 
 
 Higley, G. R., IstLt.. 
 
 . 64 I Krigbaum, W. L., Capt 230 
 
 .117 McCarthy, M. P., Sgt 253 
 
 .190 I Moore, R. N., Sgt 283 
 
 Price, E. J., Ist Lt 321 
 
 Slack, C. K., Pvt., (M. of H.). 24 
 Trager, J. W., 2nd Lt 393 
 
 108th field signal BATTALION 
 
 Schmidt, R. A., Capt 349 
 
 108th sanitary TRAIN 
 
 Mclntyre, Eugene, Cpl 259 
 
 34th division 
 
 125th FIELD ARTILLERY 
 
 Drotning, H. J., Pvt 131 
 
 515 
 
Divisional Index — Continued 
 
 AUen, C. B.. 2nd Lt 31 
 
 Benton, H. O., 2nd Lt 53 
 
 Downey, E. L., Sgt 129 
 
 Ferguson, E. R., Cpl 144 
 
 FuUer, W. H., Cpl 155 
 
 Grinstead, J. R., Sgt 170 
 
 Britton, Joe, Sgt 71 
 
 Ehrhardt, Gustave, Capt 137 
 
 Fleming, P. E., Pvt 148 
 
 FUng, J. H., Ist Sgt 148 
 
 Goldberg, Sam, Pvt 165 
 
 Cosgrove, J. D., 2nd Lt 106 
 
 Duncan, G. E., Pvt 134 
 
 Foust, B. E., Mech 151 
 
 Gentry, C. C. .Pvt 160 
 
 Griswold, L. W., Cpl 171 
 
 Hine, O. L. H., Capt 192 
 
 Hopkins, Thomas, 2nd Lt 197 
 
 Adams, 8. T., 1st Lt 29 
 
 Barry, W. R., Pvt 55 
 
 Chartier, P. D., Pvt 95 
 
 Davia, Murray, Maj 117 
 
 35th division 
 
 137th infantry 
 
 Heusiaen. F. A., Sgt 189 
 
 Hudson, B. S., Capt 201 
 
 JeflFords, Paul, Cpl 209 
 
 Kenoyer, J., Pvt 222 
 
 Kowalkowski, Leo, Pvt 229 
 
 O'DeU, E. H., Pvt 299 
 
 138th infantry 
 
 Howland, H. S., Col 200 
 
 McCombs, S. B., Mech 254 
 
 Moore, C. H., Cpl 283 
 
 Price, E. H., 1st Lt 321 
 
 Reiger, J. E., Lt. Col 329 
 
 139th infantry 
 
 Kelsey, H. R., 1st Sgt 221 
 
 Kemmerer, Burtrus, Cpl 221 
 
 Kilfoyle, F. J., Sgt 223 
 
 Motley, F. L., Cpl 287 
 
 Norton, E. C. Pvt 297 
 
 Oldfield, W. A., 1st Sgt 301 
 
 140th infantry 
 
 Dry, C. C. Sgt 131 
 
 Lemmon, F. L., Lt. Col 238 
 
 Mace. J. H., Sgt 263 
 
 Slusher, E. W., Maj 364 
 
 Pearson, Varlourd, Sgt 310 
 
 Quinn, Henry, Pvt 324 
 
 Sloan, W. E., Mech 364 
 
 West, Hedford, Mech 412 
 
 White. L. D.. 1st Sgt 414 
 
 Wilder, T. E., Cpl 417 
 
 Rymer, C. B., Bglr 344 
 
 Skinker, A. R., Capt., (M. of 
 
 H.) 24 
 
 Stone, Barnard, Pvt 378 
 
 Wold, NeU, Pvt., (M. of H.).. 26 
 
 Palmer, A. W., Cpl 305 
 
 Segraves. V. L., Sgt 352 
 
 Shahan, W. F., Cpl 354 
 
 WUson, C. R., 1st Lt 421 
 
 Worthen, G. T., Ist Lt 426 
 
 Wright, Earl, Cpl 427 
 
 Smith. Herld. Sgt 367 
 
 Whitthorne. H. S., Capt 416 
 
 Wilkinson, J. L., Ist Sgt 418 
 
 129th field artillery 
 
 Folton, Selmo, Pvt 150 | McClure, H. C, Sgt 254 
 
 130th field artillery 
 
 Bleckley, E. R., 2nd Lt 59 
 
 Caywood. H. T., 2nd Lt 93 
 
 Graddy, W. E., Pvt 167 
 
 Hedrick, A. L., Capt 186 
 
 110th engineers 
 
 James, D. S., Capt 207 
 
 Light. J. C, Cpl 242 
 
 Mclntyre. John, Sgt 259 
 
 Mnier. W. C, Cook 279 
 
 Polley, J. R., Pvt 317 
 
 Winters. Ray, Sgt 423 
 
 128th machine GUN BATTALION 
 
 Wiggins. E. W.. Sgt 417 
 
 129th machine GUN BATTALION 
 
 Elsea, A. E., Sgt 139 
 
 Everson, L. L., Ist Lt 143 
 
 Bates, B. v., Capt 47 
 
 Dunn, Don, Pvt 134 
 
 Locke, R. I., Sgt 245 I Vaught, Glenn, Cpl 399 
 
 110th sanitary train 
 
 Henderson. G. H., Sgt 187 I Petersen, Leonard, Pvt 312 
 
 Dreben, Sam, 1st Sgt 130 
 
 Ford. C. M., 2nd Lt 150 
 
 Gaston, R. A., Cpl 159 
 
 Barton, T. D., Capt 46 
 
 Benefield, Corbett, Cpl 63 
 
 Boggs, E. H., Cpl 61 
 
 Bradfield, W. E., Cpl 67 
 
 36th division 
 
 141st infantry 
 
 Lipscomb, A. E., Sgt 244 
 
 McKimmey. J. C. 2nd Lt. . . .260 
 Mason. C. H.. 1st Lt 271 
 
 142nd infantry 
 
 Carrigan, A. H., 1st Lt 88 
 
 Curtis, W. C, Pvt 114 
 
 Douglas. J. E., 1st Lt 129 
 
 Haley. R. R., 1st Lt 174 
 
 516 
 
 Ogden, I. C, Capt 300 
 
 Peacock, Jack, Sgt 309 
 
 WiUis, Paul, Sgt 421 
 
 Harden, W. T., Sgt 179 
 
 Johnston. Frank, Cpl 213 
 
 Liddell, C. J., Sgt 241 
 
 Luebke, A. J., 1st Lt 248 
 
Divisional Index — Continued 
 
 McLennon, D. J., 1st Lt 261 
 
 Milne, W. L., Pvt 279 
 
 Montgomery, C. G., Pvt 282 
 
 Morrison, J. S., Sgt 286 
 
 Nail, E. K., Sgt 291 
 
 Reese, J. D., Pvt 328 
 
 142nd infantry— Continued 
 
 Roberts, C. A., Sgt 336 
 
 Sampler, S. M., Sgt., (M. of 
 
 H.) 24 
 
 Shoemaker, L. O., Cpl 358 
 
 Siemering, W. H., Pvt 360 
 
 Thedinger, L. C, Sgt 387 
 
 Turner. H. L., Cpl (M. of H.). 25 
 Walden, Fitzgerald, Ist Sgt. . .402 
 
 Waldrop, B. X., Sgt 402 
 
 Walter, H. F., Cpl 404 
 
 Woods, H. S., Sgt 425 
 
 132nd machine GUN BATTALION 
 
 Loomis, J. S., 1st Lt 246 1 Moore, W. J., Capt 284 
 
 lllTH FIELD SIGNAL BATTALION 
 
 Head, C. E., Cpl 185 
 
 Andrews, S. E., Ist Lt 34 
 
 Digiacono, PMquale, Pvt 124 
 
 Doll, J. A., Pvt 126 
 
 Hadnett, George, Cpl 174 
 
 37th division 
 
 145th INFANTRY 
 
 Hamilton, Bryan, Sgt 176 
 
 Haverfield, J. G., Sgt 183 
 
 Kohn, M. A., Cpl 228 
 
 McGraw, J. W., Pvt 258 
 
 Moore, W. E., Pvt 284 
 
 Reed, George, Cook 328 
 
 Trew, R. T., Sgt 393 
 
 Ursprung, R. S., 1st Lt 396 
 
 Blond, P. S., Ist Sgt 60 
 
 Cover, S. J., Pvt 108 
 
 Hechtel, A. L., Sgt 185 
 
 Hughes, F. A., Meoh 201 
 
 MaUs, M. W., Pvt 265 
 
 Bozenhart, E. G., Pvt 66 
 
 Colebank, P. R., 1st Lt 101 
 
 146th INFANTRY 
 
 Moynahan, T. J., Maj 287 
 
 Neely, James, Pvt 292 
 
 Porter, V. C, Cpl 318 
 
 Redick, F. C, Capt 327 
 
 147th infantry 
 
 Galbraith, F. W., Jr., Col 156 
 
 Heintz, Victor, Capt 186 
 
 Rex, Newton, Cpl 330 
 
 Smith, C. M., Sgt 365 
 
 Triplett, N. C, Mech 394 
 
 Welker, T. B., Pvt 411 
 
 Patten, L. P., Maj . 
 Sohairer, J. V., Pvt. 
 
 .308 
 .348 
 
 148th infantry 
 
 Aamodt, Morris, Sgt 27 1 Barlow, A. M., 1st Lt 44 I Hesa, H. L., 1st Lt 189 
 
 Ackley, George, Sgt 28 Barnett, L. M., 1st Lt 45 Schumacher, F. X., 1st Lt 350 
 
 Baesel, A. E., 2nd Lt 40 I Gunckle, Wilk, Pvt 172 | Tavenner, R. L., Capt 384 
 
 112th engineers 
 Atkinson, J. T., Pvt 37 | Loucks, C. C, Pvt 247 | Smithhisler, P. A., Sgt. 1st CI.369 
 
 135th machine GUN BATTALION 
 
 Mack, W. C, Pvt 263 | Warman, J., Pvt 406 | Watkins, George, Sgt 407 
 
 112th sanitary TRAIN 
 
 Baldridge, R. L., Pvt 42 1 Donaldson, S. S., Pvt 127 | Gillen, E. N., Pvt. 
 
 .163 
 
 39th division 
 
 153rd infantry 
 
 Luzi, Luzius, Pvt 249 
 
 156th infantry 
 
 Marquis, Oliver, Pvt 269 
 
 40th division 
 
 160th infantry 
 
 Holderman, N. M., Capt 194 
 
 517 
 
Divisional Index — Continued 
 
 41sT DIVISION 
 
 Bird, H. M., Sgt. 
 
 1618T INFANTRY 
 
 MoEwen, G. O., Sgt 257 
 
 162nd infantry 
 
 Angel, Howard, Sgt 35 
 
 163rd infantry 
 
 Sheridan, C. L., Capt 357 
 
 146th field artillery 
 
 mil, R. C, Ist Lt 191 
 
 148th field artillery 
 
 57 I Reed, A. J., Cpl 328 | Thome, C. F., Pvt. 
 
 148th field artillery 
 
 Murphy, J. J., Pvt 289 
 
 116th engineers 
 
 Colton, J. S., 2nd Lt 103 
 
 .390 
 
 42nd division 
 
 Corbabon, J., Maj 106 
 
 Giclaia, D. L., Lt 162 
 
 Chevalier, O., Capt., French 
 
 Army 96 
 
 Jacobson, A., Capt., French 
 
 Ames, O., Jr., 2nd Lt 33 
 
 Ames, P., Cpl 33 
 
 Bergen, W. J., Pvt 54 
 
 Bradley, P. W., Cpl 67 
 
 Brennan, Matthew, Cpl 69 
 
 Burke, J. J., 2nd Lt 79 
 
 Burka, C. R., Pvt 80 
 
 Burns, J. W., Sgt 80 
 
 Cain, Charles, Cpl 84 
 
 Carter, F. W., Ist Lt 90 
 
 Caasidy, H. K., Capt 92 
 
 Cooney, Michael, Cpl 105 
 
 Coxe, E. G., Pvt 108 
 
 Craven, F. P., Pvt 109 
 
 DenneUy, J. H., Sgt 120 
 
 Donaldson, Michael, Pvt 127 
 
 Donovan, W. J., Col 127 
 
 Dravo, C. A., Lt. Col 130 
 
 Duffy, F. P., Chap 132 
 
 Eichern, V. L., Sgt 138 
 
 Finkle, Burr, Pvt 146 
 
 Finnerty, B. R., Sgt 146 
 
 Fitzpatrick, M. F., Sgt 147 
 
 Fitzsimmons, T. E., Sgt 147 
 
 FUnt, J. J.. Sgt 148 
 
 GardeUo. F. J., Jr 157 
 
 Boyd, C. M., Pvt 66 
 
 Brenstuhl, George, Pvt 70 
 
 Carpentier, G. R., Chap 88 
 
 Collette, Joe, Pvt 102 
 
 Cryder, C. C, Cpl 112 
 
 De Lacey, A. B., 1st Lt 120 
 
 Dreabach, I. H., Sgt 130 
 
 Duke, A. A., Pvt 133 
 
 HEADQUARTERS 
 
 Army 207 
 
 Lorana, Maroel, Capt., French 
 
 Army 246 
 
 MacArthur, Douglaa, Brig. 
 
 Gen 250 
 
 165th infantry 
 
 Gill, M. M., Pvt 162 
 
 Gillespie, Peter, Sgt 163 
 
 Gluck, Frederick, Pvt 164 
 
 Gribbon, J. J., Sgt 169 
 
 Hamak, F. A., Pvt 175 
 
 Hammond, John, Cpl 177 
 
 Hanley, J. M., Chap 178 
 
 Hantschke. Edward, Pvt 179 
 
 Higgins, M. J., Pvt 190 
 
 Horgan, H. B., Cpl 198 
 
 Huelser, C. A., 2nd Lt 201 
 
 Kane, M. J., Pvt 217 
 
 KeUy, M. A., Maj 221 
 
 Lynch, J. J., Sgt 249 
 
 McAuliffe, M. J., Sgt 252 
 
 McCarthy, William, Pvt 253 
 
 McGeary, John, Pvt 257 
 
 Mclntyre, J. B., 1st Lt 259 
 
 McKenna, H. F., Sgt 259 
 
 McKenna, J. A., Jr., Maj . . . .259 
 
 McLaughlin, John, Cpl 261 
 
 McLoughlin, J. J., Cpl 261 
 
 Merle-Smith, Van S., Capt. . .275 
 
 Murphy, W., Pvt., 1st CI 290 
 
 O'Connor, J. J., Cpl 299 
 
 166th infantry 
 
 Eich, Werner, Pvt 138 
 
 Eyler. W. H., 1st Lt 142 
 
 Ford, F. M.. Pvt 150 
 
 Freshour, E. W., Pvt 154 
 
 Crumley, Fred, Cpl 171 
 
 Haubrich, Robert, Maj 183 
 
 Hill, W. H., Cpl 192 
 
 Holcomb, Roy, Sgt 194 
 
 Rerat, Armand, Lt., French 
 
 Army 330 
 
 Ricket. H. C, Cook 333 
 
 Sartorius, Emile, Adj. Inter. 
 
 French Army 347 
 
 O'Connor, T. P., Pvt 299 
 
 O'Hagan, T. P., 1st Sgt 300 
 
 O'Kelly. Thomas, Cpl 301 
 
 O'Neill, William, Sgt 302 
 
 Reilly, A. F., Pvt 330 
 
 Reilly, T. W., Capt 330 
 
 Reynolds, Patrick, Pvt 331 
 
 Richford, A. F., Wgr 332 
 
 Riggsby, Robert, Pvt 334 
 
 Rooney, E. K., Sgt 339 
 
 Ruane, Michael, Pvt 342 
 
 Ryan, R. J., Capt 344 
 
 Shanahan, E. T., Sgt 354 
 
 Speros, Thomas, Sgt 372 
 
 Stout, Louis, Capt 378 
 
 Sweeney, T. J., 1st Sgt 383 
 
 Teevan, John, Pvt 385 
 
 Travers, Patrick, Cpl 393 
 
 Van York, Victor, Pvt 398 
 
 Walsh, M. J., Capt 404 
 
 Watkins, G. F., 2nd Lt 408 
 
 White, W. P., Cpl 415 
 
 Williams, J. J., 2nd Lt 419 
 
 Winestock, J. E., Pvt 422 
 
 Winthrop, D. M., Sgt 423 
 
 Hutchcraft, R. B., Capt 204 
 
 Hyman, W. P., 2nd Lt 204 
 
 Jones, Wilbur, Wgr 215 
 
 Jones, WiUiam, Cpl 215 
 
 Kaylor, F. E., Pvt 218 
 
 Kochensparger, James, Sgt . . . 228 
 
 Koeppel, Oscar, Capt 228 
 
 La Morder, H. C, Sgt 233 
 
 518 
 
Divisional Index — Continued 
 
 Leonard, Hairy, Pvt 239 
 
 Lindsay, G. S., Sgt 243 
 
 Moseley, J. A., 1st Lt 287 
 
 Mutie, Eli, Pvt 290 
 
 Peyton. Byron, Supply Sgt. . .313 
 Pratt, John, Cpl 320 
 
 1B6TH INFANTRY— Con/inwcd 
 
 Purdy, Bobell, Pvt 323 
 
 Pyles, Adam, Pvt 323 
 
 Rieck, J. G., Pvt 333 
 
 Smith, Frank, Cpl 366 
 
 Smith, J. W., 1st Lt 367 
 
 Stafford, Charles, Sgt 373 
 
 Stickles, Harvey, Pvt 377 
 
 Thompson, CUfford, Sgt 388 
 
 Wagner, J. E., Cpl 401 
 
 Wiseman, R. E., Cpl 423 
 
 Wrobble, John, Cook 427 
 
 Atkinson, Ralph, Sgt 38 
 
 Austin, J. C, Cpl 38 
 
 Baldwin, M. E., Cpl 42 
 
 Berg, Joseph, Pvt 53 
 
 Brown, Bill, Sgt 73 
 
 Chartier, E. J , 1st Sgt 95 
 
 Christenberry, Curn, Pvt 97 
 
 Collins, Patrick, 2nd Lt 102 
 
 Dasch, C. W., Pvt 116 
 
 Deese, P. V., Ist Lt 120 
 
 Drysdale, George, Pvt 131 
 
 Dwiggins, D. M., 1st Lt 135 
 
 Espy, Robert, Ist Lt 141 
 
 Fallow, T. H., Capt 143 
 
 Fillingem, L. G., Cook 146 
 
 Freeman, E. H., Cpl 153 
 
 Gentry, H. D., Pvt 161 
 
 Binkley, D. V., Pvt 56 
 
 Bly, Robert, 1st Lt 61 
 
 Boustead, G. R., Cpl 65 
 
 Brandt, A. F., Cpl 68 
 
 BresUn, J. E., 2nd Lt 70 
 
 Brewer, G. S., Maj 70 
 
 Bunch, H. E., Capt 78 
 
 Casey, C. J., Capt 91 
 
 Christopher, J. C, Ist Lt 97 
 
 Clark, M. E., Sgt 78 
 
 ColUns, E. E., Sgt 102 
 
 Costianes, Nick, Pvt 106 
 
 Davis, C. E., Cpl 116 
 
 167th infantry 
 
 Green, D. W., 2nd Lt 168 
 
 Hawie, Ashad, Pvt 183 
 
 Hope, Ben, Pvt 197 
 
 Howe, M. W., Capt 200 
 
 Hutto, J. B., Sgt 204 
 
 Jordan, M. H., Capt 216 
 
 Levinson, Abe, Pvt 240 
 
 Maas, C. S., Cpl 263 
 
 Manning, S. E., Cpl., (M. of 
 
 H.) 22,266 
 
 Milner, J. W., Sgt 279 
 
 Neibaur, T. C, Pvt., (M. of 
 
 H.) 22 
 
 Nevins, C. D., Sgt 294 
 
 Norris, Ravee, Maj 296 
 
 Parrish, Grady, Sgt 307 
 
 168th infantry 
 
 Doocy, E. T., 2nd Lt 128 
 
 Gray, T. J., Pvt 168 
 
 Hamilton, B. W., Sgt 176 
 
 Hart, C. v., Sgt 181 
 
 Haynes, G. C, Capt 184 
 
 Lepley, J. B., Sgt 239 
 
 Mackay, D. S., 1st Lt 264 
 
 Nelson, Bernard, Sgt 293 
 
 Nelson, O. B., 1st Lt 293 
 
 Noble, G. B., 1st Lt 296 
 
 Pease, Liberty, Pvt 310 
 
 Priddy, W. S., 2nd Lt 322 
 
 Pruett, Joseph, Cpl 322 
 
 Pitts, W. A., Pvt 316 
 
 Richards, Samson, Cpl 332 
 
 Roberts, C. C, 2nd Lt 336 
 
 Roberts, Gary, Cpl 336 
 
 Rogers, Fred, Sgt 339 
 
 Stockton, F. R., Pvt 377 
 
 Teske, Amos, Cpl 386 
 
 Thompson, Harold, Cpl 389 
 
 Thornton, R. M., Cpl 390 
 
 Wadsworth, L. A., Sgt 401 
 
 Walters, J. B. F., Pvt 405 
 
 West, J. H., Sgt 412 
 
 Whited, Homer, Cpl 415 
 
 Williams, J. V., Sgt 419 
 
 Wren, E. R., 2nd Lt 426 
 
 Wood, A. P., 2nd Lt 424 
 
 Robb, W. E., Chap 335 
 
 Ross, L. D., Maj 341 
 
 Smith, H. G., 1st Lt 367 
 
 Spautz, Matthew, Sgt 371 
 
 Steede, W. J., Pvt 374 
 
 Van't Hof, B., 1st Lt 398 
 
 Wallace, H. E., 2nd Lt 403 
 
 Wilken, A. C, Pvt 418 
 
 WilUams, F. L., 1st Lt 419 
 
 Wilson, E. W., Sgt 421 
 
 Winthrope, J. H., Ist Sgt 423 
 
 Wintrode, J. H., Sgt 423 
 
 WithereU, W. R., Ist Lt 423 
 
 149th field artillery 
 
 King, F. T., Sgt 224 
 
 150th field artillery 
 
 Gibbs, D. R., Pvt 161 | Murphy, R. E., Sgt. 
 
 .289 
 
 Donahue, W. H., Lt. Col 127 
 
 Getchell, C. H., Mess. Sgt. . .161 
 
 Hoffman, Henry, Pvt 194 
 
 Howard, Charles, Pvt 199 
 
 .Johnson, H. G., Sgt 211 
 
 Leach, G. E., Col 236 
 
 151st field artillery 
 
 McCauley, P. J., Capt 253 
 
 Morgan, George, Pvt 285 
 
 Petersen, Theodore, Sgt 312 
 
 PhiUips, O. v., Sgt 314 
 
 Raykman, Roy, Sgt 326 
 
 117th engineers 
 Pyrah, G. W., Pvt 323 
 
 Reid, G. B., Cpl 329 
 
 Rosenwald, J. P., Ist Lt 340 
 
 Terrell, A. W., 2nd Lt 386 
 
 Wenell, C. O., Pvt 411 
 
 Word, W. E., 1st Lt 426 
 
 149th machine GUN BATTALION 
 
 Brunner, H. V., Pvt 76 
 
 Buchanan, Alfred, Sgt 76 
 
 Johnston, G. W., Pvt 213 I Smeck, James, Pvt. 
 
 .365 
 
 150th machine gun BATTALION 
 
 Barrow, C. L., 1st Lt 45 I Grabinski, E. C, Cpl 167 I Snyder, W. P., Pvt 
 
 Cramp, Tony, Pvt 109 | Halfmann, A. N., Sgt 174 I 
 
 .370 
 
 151st machine gun BATTALION 
 
 Minter, P. B., Sgt 280 
 
 519 
 
Divisional Index — Continued 
 117th field signal BATTALION 
 
 Smith, Richard, Capt 368 
 
 117th train headquarters AND MILITARY POLICE 
 
 Gumm, J. D., Sgt 172 | Hammond, C. G., Pvt 177 
 
 77th division 
 
 HEADQUARTERS 
 
 Alexander, Robert, Maj. Gen. 31 | Decoppet, Andre, 1st Lt 119 | Garlington, Creswell, Lt. Col. 158 
 
 Arkmian, Frank, Pvt 35 
 
 Ascher, Oscar, Cpl 37 
 
 Best, E. G., Pvt 55 
 
 Blohm, John, Sgt 60 
 
 Boysen, E. J., 2nd Lt 66 
 
 Casey, G. A., Sgt 91 
 
 Clementson, H. B., Pvt 99 
 
 Collins, R. L., Sgt 102 
 
 Cox, Leonard, 2nd Lt 108 
 
 Crandall, R. L., Pvt 109 
 
 Gardner, A. W., Ist Lt 157 
 
 HaU, G. W., Pvt 175 
 
 Adler, J. O., Maj 29 
 
 Arsenault, Thos., Pvt 36 
 
 Beatty, G. W., Sgt 50 
 
 Brown, J. F., Pvt 74 
 
 Carroll, P. J., Cpl 89 
 
 Charles, Joseph, Pvt 95 
 
 Dennison, C. S., 2nd Lt 121 
 
 Ellsworth, Bradford, Capt. ... 138 
 Evans, W. C, Pvt 142 
 
 305th INFANTRY 
 
 Harris, D. G., Maj 180 
 
 Jensen, Otto, Pvt 210 
 
 Levine, Jacob, Pvt 240 
 
 McDowell, E. E., 2nd Lt 256 
 
 McGUnchey, W. J., Sgt 258 
 
 Mack, WilUam. Capt 264 
 
 Mackmer, H. W., Pvt 264 
 
 Maragha, B,, Pvt 267 
 
 Mendelson, J. A., 1st Lt 274 
 
 Neitzeit, Isaac, Cpl 293 
 
 Palmer, S. H., Sgt 305 
 
 306th INFANTRY 
 
 Freeman, Patrick, Sgt 153 
 
 Hayes, M. J., 1st Lt 184 
 
 Johanson, C. I., Pvt 211 
 
 Kee, Sing, Pvt 219 
 
 Kenyon, T. S., Capt 222 
 
 Lynk, H. E., Sgt 249 
 
 McPherson, Henry, Cpl 262 
 
 O'Brien, Charles, 1st Lt 299 
 
 Sell, H. M., 1st Sgt 352 
 
 Pirinoli, Mike, Pvt 316 
 
 Rochkind, WilUam, Cpl 338 
 
 Schick, Fred, Cpl 348 
 
 Scott, R. C, Pvt 351 
 
 Shahwood, Solomon, Pvt 354 
 
 Sustick, Emanuel, Sgt 381 
 
 Sutherland, James, Sgt 381 
 
 Swezey, L. H., Pvt 383 
 
 Tompkins, Harrison, Sgt 392 
 
 Werner, George, Cpl 411 
 
 Zuckerman, Louis, Pvt 432 
 
 Shefrin, William, Cook 356 
 
 Stadie, H. E., Capt 373 
 
 Sullivan, G. S., Pvt 380 
 
 Sullivan, Jamea, Pvt 380 
 
 Vercruysse, Joseph, Pvt 399 
 
 Vidmer, George, Col 399 
 
 Yamin, Aaron, Cpl 428 
 
 ZieUnski, V. P., Cpl 431 
 
 Bardeman, Nearney, Pvt 44 
 
 Bateman, Henry, Cpl 47 
 
 Belefant, Abraham, Sgt 51 
 
 Benjamin, W. F., Sgt 53 
 
 Bigoney, P. W., 1st Sgt 56 
 
 Britt, Charles, Cpl 71 
 
 Carpenter, F. B., Cpl 88 
 
 Chamberlin, W. B., Capt 94 
 
 Clark. O. A., Pvt 98 
 
 Crowley, E. J., Sgt Ill 
 
 Garthright, J. E., Pvt 159 
 
 Gilbert, F. W., 1st Lt 162 
 
 Holley, G. W.. Pvt 195 
 
 Akers, E. W., 2nd Lt 30 
 
 Angier, A. E., 1st Lt 35 
 
 Batley, Harold, Pvt 47 
 
 Baxter, W. V., Pvt 48 
 
 Begley, Wm., Pvt 51 
 
 Beifus, Martin, Sgt 51 
 
 Bergasse, H. J., 1st S^t 54 
 
 Blackburn, R., Sgt 58 
 
 Botelle, G. W., Pvt 64 
 
 Bragg, J. W.. Pvt 68 
 
 Breckenridge, L. S., Capt. ... 68 
 
 Brown, C. R., Pvt 73 
 
 Brown, Harold, Pvt 74 
 
 Budd, K. P., Maj 77 
 
 Caddie, James, Pvt 83 
 
 Callahan, WilUam, Sgt 84 
 
 Carter, Edward, Sgt 90 
 
 Cepaglia, PhUip, Pvt 94 
 
 Christianson, Enoch, Pvt 97 
 
 307th infantry 
 
 Holtz, F. F., Sgt 196 
 
 Jenkins, W. C, Capt 209 
 
 Kobernat, J. F., Pvt 227 
 
 Krotoshinsky, Abraham, Pvt . 230 
 
 Kurle, Christian, Pvt 231 
 
 Labour, Rene, Capt 231 
 
 Lippe, O. P., Sgt 244 
 
 McCallister, J. A., Cpl 252 
 
 Matter, Peter, Pvt 272 
 
 Millsap, Earl, Pvt 279 
 
 Mohrman, WilUam, Sgt 281 
 
 Monk, F. C, Pvt 282 
 
 308th infantry 
 
 CoUey, T. C, 1st Lt 102 
 
 ColUns, J. H., Pvt 102 
 
 Conn, R. L., 1st Lt 103 
 
 Considine, Francis, Pvt 104 
 
 Cronkhite, L. G., 2nd Lt Ill 
 
 Cullen, W. J., 1st Lt 112 
 
 Dobson, W. W., 1st Lt 125 
 
 Dolan, John, Cpl 126 
 
 DuBois, R. L., Pvt 131 
 
 East, James, Sgt 136 
 
 FeUtto, Carmine, Cpl 144 
 
 Flood, J. v., 2nd Lt 149 
 
 Friel, Joseph, Pvt 153 
 
 Gehns, J. D., Pvt 160 
 
 GiU, Raymond, Sgt 163 
 
 Griffiths, A. S., Capt 170 
 
 Grobtuck, S. D., Pvt 171 
 
 Haas, R. K., 1st Lt 173 
 
 Healey, Jeremiah, Sgt 185 
 
 Moore, J. H., Jr., Cpl 283 
 
 Murphy, J. J., Cpl 289 
 
 Nubel, Herman, Cpl 298 
 
 Passafiume, Joseph, Pvt 308 
 
 Peck, A. A., Pvt. (M. of H.).. 23 
 
 Pederson, W. J., Pvt 310 
 
 Peterson, A. C, Pvt 312 
 
 Reid, W. R., 1st Lt 329 
 
 Rogers, Alan, 2nd Lt 338 
 
 Sheldon, Raymond, Col 356 
 
 Weber, B. S., Sgt 409 
 
 Wynn. Thomas, Sgt 428 
 
 Hedrichs, Patrick, Pvt 188 
 
 Herschkowitz, Jack, Pvt 189 
 
 Johnson, Algot, Pvt 211 
 
 Kaufman, Benj. Sgt., (M. of 
 
 H.) 21 
 
 Kessler, Henry, Pvt 223 
 
 Klein, Irving, Cpl 226 
 
 Knight, P. R., 1st Lt 227 
 
 Kosikowski, Stanislaw, Pvt. . .229 
 
 Kruger, A. J., Sgt 230 
 
 La Croix, O. H., Cpl 231 
 
 Lenahan, J. C, Pvt 239 
 
 Linden, Harry, Sgt 243 
 
 Liner, I. L., Pvt 244 
 
 MacDougall, A. J., Capt 250 
 
 McMurtry, G. G., Maj., (M. 
 
 of H.) 21 
 
 Maroney, T. F., Cpl 268 
 
 Mercer, H. F., Ist Sgt 275 
 
 520 
 
Divisional Index — Continued 
 
 Miles, L. W., Cpl., (M. of H.) 22 
 
 Miller, Henry, Pvt 278 
 
 Mintz, F. B., Sgt 280 
 
 Monson, J. J., Pvt 282 
 
 Nash, J. F., Pvt 292 
 
 Norwat, Arthur, Sgt 298 
 
 Peterson, Holgar, Cpl 312 
 
 PoUinger, Frank, Pvt 317 
 
 Powers, J. J., Sgt 320 
 
 Powless, J. A., 1st Lt 204 
 
 Quinn, J. H., Sgt 323 
 
 Roberge, J. H., Pvt 335 
 
 Robinson, A. H., 1st Lt 337 
 
 308th infantry— Con/tnued 
 
 Rochford, Patrick, Pvt 337 
 
 Rossum, Haakon, Cpl 341 
 
 Sauer, Joseph, Cpl 347 
 
 Sheridan, R. B., 1st Lt 357 
 
 Sirota, Irving, Pvt 363 
 
 Smith, F. E., Lt. Col., (M. of 
 
 H.) 24 
 
 Smith, Sidney, Pvt 368 
 
 Sullivan, W. O., 1st Lt 381 
 
 Summers, A. E., Pvt 381 
 
 Tabara, W., Pvt 383 
 
 Tappen, J., Pvt., 1st CI 384 
 
 Turner. C. W., Ist Lt 395 
 
 Usac, Joseph, Pvt 396 
 
 Van Duzer, E. T., Pvt 398 
 
 Vedilago, Joseph, Cpl 399 
 
 Wagner, F. W., Sgt 401 
 
 Wernek, Ernest, Pvt 411 
 
 Whiting, C. W., Pvt 415 
 
 Whiting, C. L., 1st Lt 416 
 
 Whittlesey, C. W., Lt. Col., 
 
 (M. of H.) 25 
 
 Woolf, Irving, Pvt 426 
 
 Wood, Meredith, Ist Lt 424 
 
 305th field artillery 
 
 Johnson, G. H., Cpl 211 | Robinson, A. A., 2nd Lt 337 
 
 302nd engineers 
 
 Brown, J. F., 1st Lt 74 I Morrissey, E. P., Pvt. . 
 
 Gingras, Jules, Jr., Sgt 163 Roskoski, F. J., Sgt . . . 
 
 Lewis, M. H., Capt 241 | Schultz, Frank, Pvt. . . 
 
 .286 
 .340 
 .350 
 
 Thomas, William, Sgt 388 
 
 Walsh, J. A.. 1st Lt 404 
 
 305th machine GUN BATTALION 
 
 Andre, C. H., 1st Lt 34 
 
 306th machine GUN BATTALION 
 
 Briggs, C. A., Sgt 71 
 
 DilUard, J. A., Pvt 124 
 
 McKibbin, J. M., Capt 260 I White, T. M., Sgt 415 
 
 78th division 
 headquarters 
 
 Nolan, D. E., Brig. Gen 296 | O'Connor, H. G., 
 
 .299 
 
 Bonavantura, Ferdinando, 
 
 Pvt 63 
 
 Campbell, Alexander, Sgt. ... 85 
 De Rogatis, Albert, Pvt 121 
 
 309th INFANTRY 
 
 Fogg, P. D., 1st Lt 149 
 
 Higgins, W. H., Sgt 190 
 
 JiUson, H. D., Pvt 210 
 
 Karg, H. N., Sgt 218 
 
 Lanighan, M. S., Sgt 234 
 
 Mauzi, Nicholas, Pvt 272 
 
 White, W. D.. Pvt 415 
 
 Adams, J. S., Pvt 29 
 
 Buonomo, Anthony, Pvt 78 
 
 ConkUn, M. E., 2nd Lt 103 
 
 Duffy, F. A., Pvt 132 
 
 Gumbs, E. C, Pvt 172 
 
 Huff, C. R., Pvt 201 
 
 310th INFANTRY 
 
 King, J. N., Capt 225 
 
 Lawless, J. B., Sgt 235 
 
 Mclntyre, Donald, 2nd Lt 259 
 
 Piazzani, J. A., Cpl 315 
 
 Quiri, Robert, Sgt 324 
 
 Rockwood, R. B., 2nd Lt 338 
 
 Secor, J. H., Sgt 352 
 
 Semple, F. J., Bglr 353 
 
 Siner, E. R., Pvt 363 
 
 Waldo, A. G., 1st Sgt 402 
 
 Whitehead, L. E., Sgt 415 
 
 Aldridge, J. S., Jr., 
 
 Pvt. 1st CI 30 
 
 Balling, J. P., Cpl 43 
 
 Barry, E. W., Pvt 45 
 
 Budd, A. D., Lt. Col 77 
 
 Burke, W. F., Pvt 80 
 
 Campbell, J. E., Pvt 85 
 
 Carter, W. C, Pvt 90 
 
 Castleman, L. A., Pvt 92 
 
 Coleman, C. J., Pvt 101 
 
 Deloto, Peter, Sgt 120 
 
 Emerson, W. I., Capt 139 
 
 Fahey, J. H., Sgt 142 
 
 Falkinberg, E. A., Pvt 142 
 
 311th INFANTRY 
 
 Fiigen, Peter, Pvt 146 
 
 Hultzen, L. S., 1st Lt 202 
 
 Irons, B. G., Pvt. 1st CI 206 
 
 Kantz, C. E., Sgt 217 
 
 Karwoski, P. J., Sgt 218 
 
 Langley, J. H., Pvt 234 
 
 Lehv, H. C, Sgt 238 
 
 Lewis, R. D., Cpl 241 
 
 Light, Lavern, Cpl 242 
 
 Loomis, J. H., Cpl 246 
 
 McDonald, G. T., Cpl 256 
 
 Maslosky, John, Pvt 271 
 
 Mills, E. W., 2nd Lt 279 
 
 O'Rourke, J. H., Pvt 303 
 
 Resseguie, H. D., Capt 330 
 
 Robbing, C. A., 1st Sgt 335 
 
 Rosenberger, G. V., Pvt 340 
 
 Rowley, J. C, Sgt 342 
 
 Santarsiero, G., Pvt 346 
 
 Schooley, H. T., Cpl 349 
 
 Schroth, R. A., 1st Sgt 350 
 
 Slover, Luke, Jr., Pvt 364 
 
 Spataro, D., Pvt 371 
 
 Weber, J. F., 1st Lt 409 
 
 Welsh, E. J., Sgt 411 
 
 White, T. S., 1st Sgt 415 
 
 Zadovsky, John, Sgt 430 
 
 521 
 
Divisional Index — Continued 
 
 Baker, Jesse, Pvt 41 
 
 Bloomberg, Sam, Pvt 60 
 
 Blume, L. H., Pvt 60 
 
 Carroll, Thomas, Pvt 89 
 
 Collins, J. P., Sgt 102 
 
 Colona, Thoms, Pvt 102 
 
 Conover, H. R., Pvt 104 
 
 Conroy, Lawrence, Mech 104 
 
 Coughlin, W. C, Pvt 107 
 
 Cristofaro, Vittorio, Pvt 110 
 
 Donovan, J. J., Cpl 127 
 
 Dunn, P. F., Pvt 134 
 
 Fazler, Robert, Pvt 143 
 
 Gear, F. W., Pvt 160 
 
 312th infantry 
 
 Goldstein, Isaac, Pvt 165 
 
 Griswold, C. J., Pvt 171 
 
 Guinup, E. M., Pvt 172 
 
 Hennessey, James, Sgt 187 
 
 Herrmann, Bertrand, Pvt .... 189 
 Herrmann, Victor, Pvt. 1st 01 . 189 
 
 Holden, J. E., Pvt 194 
 
 Joerger, C. F., Pvt 210 
 
 Lawrence, H. F., Pvt 235 
 
 McCrudden, J. F., Pvt 255 
 
 McGuire, James, Sgt 258 
 
 Merrill, J. H., Pvt 275 
 
 Merritt, H. P., Sgt 275 
 
 303rd engineers 
 
 Mills, E. S., Pvt 279 
 
 Mix, R. B., Pvt 281 
 
 Muskowitz, Herman, Pvt. . . .290 
 
 Ogle, E. W., Jr., Pvt 300 
 
 Piazza, J. L., Sgt 315 
 
 Rischmann, Edward, Pvt .... 334 
 Sawelson, William, Sgt. 
 
 (M. of H.) 24 
 
 Schmidt, F. A., Pvt 349 
 
 Slater, N. C, Pvt 364 
 
 Temple, J. E., Pvt 385 
 
 Volk, J. W., Pvt 400 
 
 Whiteman, R. A., Sgt 415 
 
 MoCunn, W, T., Pvt. Ist CI. .255 | Walsh, R. J., 1st Lt 404 
 
 S08TH MACHINE GUN BATTALION 
 
 Bachman, J. A., 2nd Lt 39 
 
 309th machine GUN BATTALION 
 
 Gallagher, C. E., Sgt 156 | Hargrave, T. J., Ist Lt 180— Raines, Lester, Pvt. 
 
 .325 
 
 McCain, A. J., Pvt. 
 
 79th division 
 HEADQUARTERS 
 
 .253 I Rivel, T. M., Sgt 335 | Roberta, A. S., Pvt. 
 
 .336 
 
 Abrams, R. W., Pvt 27 
 
 Brown, G. L.. Sgt 74 
 
 Forrest, H. E., Sgt 151 
 
 • 313th INFANTRY 
 
 Hitchens, E. W., Sgt 193 
 
 Ingersoll, Harry, Capt 205 
 
 Jackson, H. N., Maj 206 
 
 Johnson, R. C, Ist Lt 212 
 
 Morris, E. B., Maj 285 
 
 Wheelock, Frank, R., Capt. . .414 
 
 Auber, J. J., Pvt 38 
 
 Bair, H. A., 2nd Lt 41 
 
 Bolen, Jacob, Pvt 62 
 
 Bryson, William, Pvt 76 
 
 Chyko, John, Cpl 97 
 
 Cressman, C. D., Pvt 110 
 
 Culver, Stanley, Pvt 112 
 
 Bullock, Benjamin, 3rd., 
 
 1st Lt 78 
 
 Carroll, W. M., Jr., Capt 89 
 
 Dipasquale, Americo, Pvt .... 125 
 
 Flegle, F. H., Pvt 148 
 
 Fleming, S., W., Jr., Maj 148 
 
 Goodman, W. O., Pvt 166 
 
 Greenwood, H. L., Sgt 169 
 
 Jenkins, P. B., Sgt 209 
 
 314th INFANTRY 
 
 English, Lee M., 1st Lt 140 
 
 Hartman, M. A., 1st Sgt 181 
 
 Jordan, Nolan L., Pvt 216 
 
 Larson, J. A., Cpl 234 
 
 MacDermut, C. H., Capt 250 
 
 Marks, Samuel J., 1st Lt 268 
 
 Monahan, E. V., Sgt 282 
 
 315th infantry 
 
 Keenan, J. A., Cpl 219 
 
 Kilroy, J. F.. 1st Sgt 224 
 
 Lomonoco, Frank, Pvt 246 
 
 Masciarelli, Giacomo, Pvt. . . .271 
 Nachtman, Ludwig J., Sgt. . .291 
 
 Offinger, E. C, Capt 300 
 
 Olanson, A. W., Sgt 301 
 
 Owens, J. T., 2nd Lt 304 
 
 Palardy, C. W., Cpl 305 
 
 Muhlenberg, F. A., Capt 288 
 
 Seiders, C. M., Pvt 352 
 
 Smith, H. M., Capt 367 
 
 Smith, L. S., Sgt 367 
 
 Strucel, Peter, Sgt 380 
 
 Ward, John M., Pvt 406 
 
 Pierson, Ward W., Maj 315 
 
 Recktenwald, Jacob, Sgt 327 
 
 Spadafora, Guiseppe, Pvt. . . .371 
 
 Swearingen, W. H., Pvt 382 
 
 Sweeney, B. F., Sgt 382 
 
 Tilghman, C. H., Capt 391 
 
 Watkins, E. G., Pvt 407 
 
 Wright, George L., Capt 427 
 
 Frey, C. F 154 
 
 Habecker, G. M., Cpl 173 
 
 Hall, J. G., Ist Lt 175 
 
 Hewit, B. H., Capt 189 
 
 Kidd, C. M.. Cpl 223 
 
 316th infantry 
 
 Manning, W. S., Maj 266 
 
 Morris, T. H., Pvt 286 
 
 Paustian, H. G., Pvt 309 
 
 PhilUps, S. E., Sgt 314 
 
 304th ENGINEERS 
 Rubel, A. C, Capt 342 
 
 Rumberger, Harold P., Pvt... 343 
 
 Sheckart, G. C, Sgt 356 
 
 WelUng, Hank, Ist Lt 411 
 
 Wilkins, John, Pvt 418 
 
 310th MACHINE GUN BATTALION 
 
 Bauernfeind, J. R., Pvt 48 I Simpson, C. E., Pvt 362 I Stankunos, B. G., Pvt 374 
 
 Lemon, Dwight, Pvt 238 I I 
 
 522 
 
Divisional Index — Continued 
 
 311th machine gun BATTALION 
 
 Capen, R. A., Sgt 86 I PoUlon, J. J., Cpl 317 I Wilt, P. W., Pvt. 
 
 Mansfield,,!. R., Sgt 267 | Thomas, C. I., Pvt 387 I 
 
 .422 
 
 312th machine GUN BATTALION 
 
 Allison, C. O., Sgt 32 | Milgram, Joseph J., Pvt 277 
 
 304th SANITARY TRAIN 
 
 Klapet«ky, J. W., Cpl 226 1 Stone, J. E., Sgt 378 I Wagner. D. L.. Sgt. 
 
 MoLeUand, W. D., let Lt 261 | | 
 
 .401 
 
 80th division 
 
 HEADQUARTERS 
 
 Saprison, R. H., 1st Lt 345 
 
 Arrants, W. R., Ist Lt 36 
 
 Berg. J. N., Cpl 53 
 
 Bradley, Manley, Sgt 67 
 
 317th INFANTRY 
 
 Chaney, Edward, Pvt 95 
 
 Hatch, C. T., 2nd Lt 183 
 
 Jenkins, J. T., Sgt 209 
 
 Parcell, C. N., Pvt 
 
 Watson, R. E., 2nd Lt. 
 White, Jess, Cpl 
 
 .306 
 .408 
 .414 
 
 Bann, Eddie, Pvt 43 
 
 Dillingham, C. K., 2nd Lt 124 
 
 Johnson, W. T., Sgt 213 
 
 318th INFANTRY 
 
 Jones, C. E., Cpl 214 
 
 Miles, H. B., Pvt 277 
 
 Rogers, Harry, 2nd Lt 337 
 
 Tignor, W. P., Pvt. . 
 Tuftin, Carl, Pvt.... 
 Turner, J. A., 1st Lt. 
 
 .391 
 .394 
 .395 
 
 Blume, F. F., Cpl 
 
 Booth, James, Cook . . . 
 
 Esser, J. P.. Cpl 
 
 Fries, G. J., Jr., Pvt. . . 
 Gordon, Erskine, Capt. 
 
 . 60 
 . 63 
 .141 
 .154 
 .166 
 
 819th infantry 
 
 Herr, C. R., 1st Lt 
 
 Highley, C. C, IstLt. 
 
 Huth, A. A.. Cpl 
 
 Neelon, R. V., 1st Sgt. 
 Phipps, W. B.. Pvt 
 
 .188 
 .190 
 .204 
 .292 
 .315 
 
 Pulono, C. R., Pvt 
 
 Scialabra, I., Cpl 
 
 Stevenson, J. L., Cpl . . . . 
 Woodward, R. F., Ist Lt. 
 
 .322 
 .351 
 .376 
 .426 
 
 Adamski, Jiozel, Cpl. . . 
 
 Egler, F. A., Sgt 
 
 Emory, G. H. H., Maj. 
 Free, G. M., Sgt 
 
 . 29 
 .137 
 .139 
 .153 
 
 320th infantry 
 
 Hill, Samuel, Pvt 192 
 
 Klier, G. J., Pvt 227 
 
 Lambing, F. C, Pvt 232 
 
 McFariand, G. W., Cpl 257 
 
 Pamaranski, John, Cpl. 
 Parker, H. C, IstLt. . 
 Vogel, A. F., Sgt 
 
 .306 
 .306 
 .400 
 
 305th engineers 
 
 Allman, Frank, Cpl 32 
 
 313th MACHINE GUN BATTALION 
 
 Mac William, Alexander, Ist Sgt 251 
 
 315th MACHINE GUN BATTALION 
 
 Shartle, A. J., 1st Lt 355 
 
 305th sanitary TRAIN 
 
 Lawrence, V. S., Jr., Cpl 235 
 
 81st division 
 
 S218T infantry 
 Harris, E. G., Lt 180 | Sutherland. F. S.. Cpl 381 
 
 Brown. S. R.. Sgt 75 
 
 Carson. B. C. Meoh 89 
 
 Dickey, L. J., 1st Sgt 123 
 
 Evans, G. R.. Pvt 142 
 
 322nd infantry 
 
 Jerry, Barney, Cpl 210 
 
 Johnston, J. H., 1st Lt 213 
 
 LoughUn, J. J., Capt 247 
 
 523 
 
 Mooney, R. A., Pvt. . . 
 Spain, Garland, Cpl. . . 
 Sweeney, Patrick, Pvt . 
 
 .283 
 .371 
 .382 
 
Divisional Index — Continued 
 
 323rd infantry 
 Hayea, Joseph, 2nd Lt 184 | McLeod, M. F., Ist Lt 261 | Parker, W. E., Pvt. 
 
 324th infantry 
 Abele, H. A., 1st Lt 27 | Blackburn, W. E., Cpl 59 | Moss, T. M., Pvt. . 
 
 322nd field artillery 
 
 Crocker, J. M., Cpl 110 
 
 316th machine GUN BATTALION 
 
 Savage, E. S., lat Lt 347 
 
 318th machine GUN BATTALION 
 
 Taylor, Oscar, Sgt 384 
 
 306th field signal BATTALION 
 
 Anderson, C. L., 1st Sgt 33 | Ferguson, G. L., Sgt. 1st CI.. .145 
 
 .307 
 
 .287 
 
 82nd division 
 
 HEADQUARTERS 
 Pike. E. J., Lt. Col. (M. of H.) . . . 23 | Trives, Francis, Capt 394 
 
 Bailey, W. J., Pvt 41 
 
 Bassman, Barnett, Pvt 46 
 
 Cross, Paul, Pvt Ill 
 
 Duffy, O. F., Pvt 133 
 
 Garcia, Graviel, Pvt 157 
 
 Garner, John B., Sgt 158 
 
 Groves, J. H., Sgt 171 
 
 Arnold, A. C. Ist Lt 36 
 
 Bacon, B. R., Sgt 40 
 
 Brosnahan, D. T., Pvt 73 
 
 Burch, A. S., 1st Lt 78 
 
 Burden, E. F., Pvt 79 
 
 CarroU, G. A., Cpl 89 
 
 Carter, Frank, Ist Lt 90 
 
 Clermont, J. R., Pvt 99 
 
 Coventry, Harry, Ist Sgt 107 
 
 Adams, R. L., Ist Lt 29 
 
 Alexander, T. L., 1st Lt 31 
 
 Blanchard, Harold, Maj 59 
 
 Brennen, H. F., Sgt 70 
 
 Desaussxire, E. C, 1st Lt 121 
 
 Dravland, Albert V., Pvt 130 
 
 Gearhard, A. F., Chap 160 
 
 Littlefield, F. C, Cpl 245 
 
 Lingo, L. P., Lt 244 
 
 Mason, F. H.. 2nd Lt 271 
 
 325th infantry 
 
 Hussey, John, Sgt 204 
 
 Johnson, O. E., Pvt 212 
 
 Johnston, Hugh, Sgt 213 
 
 Ligsukis, Frank, Mech 242 
 
 O'Brien, T. A., Sgt 299 
 
 Pierce, T. L., Maj 315 
 
 Rutherford, James E., Pvt. . .344 
 
 326th infantry 
 
 Dion, A. J., Sgt 125 
 
 Hamm, A. E., Capt 176 
 
 Hanley, J. J., Pvt 178 
 
 Hellman, C. F., Pvt 186 
 
 Howard. G. H., 1st Lt 199 
 
 Jeffers, Lamar, Capt 208 
 
 Leiboult, Edward N., Ist Lt. .238 
 McGuire, James, Jr., Pvt .... 258 
 Meyer, A. C. Sgt 276 
 
 327th infantry 
 
 Bobryk, Joseph, Pvt 61 
 
 Collins, Wilbur M., Capt 102 
 
 Gilbertie, J. S., Cpl 162 
 
 328th infantry 
 
 Norton, F. B., Sgt 297 
 
 Odenwald, William, Pvt 300 
 
 Phelan, J. A., Cpl 313 
 
 Schermerhorn, E. C, Lt 348 
 
 Sharrar, Oliver, Cpl 355 
 
 Shipp, A., Lt 358 
 
 Sisson, C. H., Capt 363 
 
 3218T FIELD ARTILLERY 
 
 Lesh, W. T., Sgt 240 
 
 Sirmon, W. A., Capt 363 
 
 Storrie, Robert S., Corp 378 
 
 Towell, James J., Pvt 393 
 
 Weber, Nicholas, Pvt 409 
 
 Whitman, W. M., Col 416 
 
 Williams, F. M., Capt 419 
 
 Peurifoy, J. M., Sgt 313 
 
 Richards, Walter A., Ist Lt. . .332 
 
 Sielsky, Louis, Cpl 360 
 
 Stone, A., 2d Lt 378 
 
 Taylor, L. H., Pvt 384 
 
 Walsh, T. T., Cpl 404 
 
 Watkins, Homer, Maj 408 
 
 Wells, F. H., Cpl 411 
 
 Olsen, Harold, Cpl 301 
 
 Peavy, J. B., 1st Lt 310 
 
 PfeU, Clarence, Pvt 313 
 
 Stewart, K. P., 2nd Lt 376 
 
 Townsend, J. B., Pvt 393 
 
 Tucker, M. C, Sgt 394 
 
 Walker, J. M., Pvt 402 
 
 Walton, Robert, Jr., Ist Lt. . .405 
 York, A. G., Cpl. 
 
 (M. of H.) 26,429 
 
 Acheson, W. C, 2nd Lt. 
 Adama, Quincy, Cpl. . . . 
 
 320th machine GUN BATTALION 
 
 Rypkema, Hannes, Sgt . 
 
 I Douglass, J. M., 1st Lt 127 
 
 29 I Nelson, H. W., Pvt 293 
 
 524 
 
 .344 
 
Divisional Index — Continued 
 
 321st machine GUN BATTALION 
 
 Cunningham, W. A., Capt. . , 
 Goodall, Robert M., 2nd Lt. 
 
 .113 
 166 
 
 Simpson, A. R., Pvt 362 
 
 Woerman, August, Pvt 424 
 
 Yaeger, Louis, Pvt 428 
 
 Yaeger, Roy, Cpl 428 
 
 307th SIGNAL BATTALION 
 
 Goumas, Georges, Pvt 167 | Sorrow, Louis, Cpl . 
 
 .370 
 
 83rd division 
 
 329th INFANTRY 
 Barnhart, W. I., Sgt 45 
 
 308th trench battery ARTILLERY 
 
 Bowles, E. J., Sgt 65 
 
 Burns, Harold, 1st Lt 
 
 Foureman, R. B., 2d Lt 151 
 
 Brenner, J. P., 2d Lt. 
 Craft, U. v., Pvt 
 
 . 70 
 .109 
 
 Holloway, Horace L., Sgt. . . .195 
 Hoover, Charles S., Sgt 197 
 
 322nd field artillery 
 
 Crocker, J. M., Sgt 110 I 
 
 Morrison, John, 2d Lt 286 I 
 
 McGUl, D. R., Capt 257 
 
 Turkopp, C. F., Cpl 395 
 
 Pierson, E. L., Cpl 316 
 
 Plasameyer, A. J., Jr., Pvt.... 316 
 
 Kilroy, L. B., Pvt. 
 Paul, H. C, Pvt. . 
 
 323rd field artillery 
 
 Donahue, Joe J., Pvt 127 
 
 84th division 
 
 335th infantry 
 Janssen, M. J., Sgt 208 
 
 85th division 
 
 339th infantry 
 
 .224 I Phillips, C. F., Ist Lt 314 I 
 
 .308 I I 
 
 310th sanitary TRAIN 
 
 Powers, R. E., 1st Lt 320 
 
 87th division 
 
 348th infantry 
 Woodward, W. E., Cpl 425 
 
 Zeoh, C. H., P'vt. 
 
 .430 
 
 Kilbourne, C. E., Cid 
 
 Adams, H. J., Sgt 
 
 Albright, F. C, Capt 
 
 Atkins, M. D., Capt 
 
 Baxter, A. F., Capt 
 
 Bayly. H. E., Sgt 
 
 Blackington, G. W.. Lt. Col 
 
 Blair, T. S., Cpl 
 
 Condit, G. W., Pvt 
 
 89th division 
 headquarters 
 
 223 I Smead, B. A., Maj 365 | Young, E. M., 2nd Lt. 
 
 .426 
 
 353rd infantry 
 
 Daniels, F. L., Cpl 115 
 
 Dozer, O. V., Sgt 130 
 
 Dugan, J. I., Pvt 133 
 
 Farber, Lloyd, Cpl 143 
 
 Fox, C. M., Capt 152 
 
 Furiong, H. a., 1st Lt., 
 
 (M. of H.) 19. 155 
 
 Gardner, G. W., Sgt 157 
 
 52.5 
 
 Greene, Don, Pvt . . , . 
 Guthrie, E. F., Sgt... 
 
 Hall, W. A., Pvt 
 
 Kessler, E. M., Cpl... 
 Lamson, D. F., Pvt. . 
 McDaniel, L. B., Sgt. 
 McGee, Edward, Pvt. 
 McKay, J. W., Cpl... 
 
 .169 
 .173 
 .175 
 .223 
 .233 
 .255 
 .257 
 .259 
 
Divisional Index — Continued 
 
 Malone. Clayton, 8gt 265 
 
 MiUer, H. H.. Sgt 278 
 
 Morgan, F. M., Ist Lt 284 
 
 Peatross, J. L.. Maj 310 
 
 Pine, H. W., 2nd Lt 316 
 
 Ramsey. E. E., Sgt 325 
 
 Rand, G. E., Ist Lt 325 
 
 Reed, C. E., Pvt 328 
 
 Anthony, R. C. Sgt 35 
 
 Barger, C. D., Pvt. 1st CI., 
 
 (M. of H.) 17 
 
 Barry, Edward, Cpl 45 
 
 Bordkas. Gua. Pvt 63 
 
 Busch, G. L., Sgt 81 
 
 Cavenee, C. E., Sgt 93 
 
 Childers, J. W., Pvt 96 
 
 Colville, George, Jr., Cpl 103 
 
 Deskins, Frank, Cpl 121 
 
 Dillard, M. L., Sgt 124 
 
 Disalvo, Charles, Pvt 125 
 
 Duncan, J. C, Cpl 134 
 
 363BD INFANTRY— Conftnu^d 
 
 Reeves, J. H., Col 329 
 
 Sandman, L. L., Pvt 346 
 
 Scanlon, J. E., 1st Lt 348 
 
 Seymour, Q. R., Pvt 354 
 
 Shaw, C. A., 1st Lt 356 
 
 Shimmeall, R. M., Sgt 358 
 
 Smith, R. H. G., Ist Lt 368 
 
 354th infantry 
 
 Farrell, J. J., Pvt 143 
 
 Folz, Alexander, Cpl 150 
 
 Forbis, Fred, Pvt 150 
 
 Forrest,A. J.,Sgt. (M.ofH.).. 19 
 Funk, J. N., Pvt. (M. of H.).. 19 
 
 Hagerman, O. M., Pvt 174 
 
 Hahn, J. C, Cpl 174 
 
 Hale, C. P.. Pvt 174 
 
 Hartung, J. A., Sgt 182 
 
 Henderson, Henry, 2nd Lt 187 
 
 Hollingsworth, Alexander, Cpl. 195 
 
 Keller, R. L., Sgt 220 
 
 Kidd, C. C, Pvt. 1st CI 223 
 
 Sundin, M. C, Pvt 381 
 
 Szcepanik, J. A., Pvt 383 
 
 Tomanek, F. F., Pvt 392 
 
 Wahler, Richard, Pvt 401 
 
 Wickersham, J. H., 2nd Lt. 
 
 (M. of H.) 26 
 
 Witt, W. S., Sgt 424 
 
 McNulty, H. C, Ist Lt 262 
 
 Maloney, W. E., 2nd Lt 266 
 
 MilUs, J. M., 2nd Lt 279 
 
 Richards, E. P., Pvt 332 
 
 Shoults, Edgar, Cpl 359 
 
 Slay, J. R., Sgt 364 
 
 Smith, F. S., Pvt 366 
 
 Steinmilber, C. W., Ist Lt 375 
 
 Stirling, Thomas, Cpl 377 
 
 Ward, H. M., Cpl 405 
 
 Wilder, M. P., Capt 417 
 
 Zimmerman, R. A., Sgt 431 
 
 Ale. J. H., Ist Lt 31 
 
 Bess, R. A.. Pvt 55 
 
 Brinda. John, Sgt 71 
 
 Fisher, F. J 147 
 
 355th infantry 
 
 Moore, F. F., Capt 283 
 
 Morgan. V. A., 1st Lt 285 
 
 Porter, C. W., Bgb 318 
 
 Reed, G. M., Sgt 328 
 
 Serna, M., Pvt 353 
 
 Sprague, A. E., Pvt 373 
 
 Wiese, Edwin, Pvt 417 
 
 Wirth, T. F., Maj 423 
 
 Barbier, A. J., Pvt 43 
 
 Barkeley, D. B., Pvt. 
 
 (M. of H.) 17 
 
 Butcher, O. L., Pvt 82 
 
 Champeny, A. S., Capt 94 
 
 Chiles, M. H., Capt. 
 
 (M.ofH.) 18 
 
 Dewalt, C. H., Sgt 122 
 
 DUbeck, A. W., Pvt 124 
 
 Dorgan, J. J.. Pvt 128 
 
 Hanger, C. R., Ist Lt 178 
 
 356th infantry 
 
 Hanna, Mark, Maj 178 
 
 Hatler, M. W., Sgt. 
 
 (M.ofH.) 20, 183 
 
 Heiken, Filbert, 1st Lt 186 
 
 HolUs, G. G., Cpl 195 
 
 Kelley, O. O., Sgt 220 
 
 Kenaston, Harold, 1st Lt 221 
 
 Lauber, C. E., Pvt 234 
 
 Lescadron, H. J., 2nd Lt 239 
 
 Loken, Clarence, Pvt 246 
 
 Loyd, L. H., Pvt 247 
 
 McAfee, J. W., Cpl 252 
 
 McComb, R. E., Sgt 254 
 
 Martinez, August, Cpl 270 
 
 May, O. P., 2nd Lt 273 
 
 Murphy, J. H., 1st Lt 289 
 
 Ragsdale, I. LeN., 2nd Lt 325 
 
 Shinn, L. P., 1st Lt 358 
 
 Smith, R. O., 1st Lt 368 
 
 Tubbs, B. T.. Pvt 394 
 
 Wright, E. v., Pvt 427 
 
 340th field artillery 
 Deland, Thorndike, 1st Lt. . . . 120 | King, R. E., Pvt 225 
 
 S14TH ENGINEERS 
 Diet!, E. W. A., Pvt 123 | Hoeynick, F. J., 2nd Lt 193 | Somerville, B. B., Lt. Col. 
 
 .370 
 
 3418T MACHINE GUN BATTALION 
 
 Flannery, H. E., Sgt 147 I Jacobs, W. W., Pvt 207 I Kline, David, Pvt. . . 
 
 Forth, Herman, Pvt 151 Kelly, John, Pvt 220 Sittler, Edward, Pvt. 
 
 HofiEman, E. A., Pvt 194 | I 
 
 .227 
 .363 
 
 342nd MACfflNE GUN BATTALION 
 
 Birch, A. E., 2nd Lt 56 | Gude, C. J., Pvt 172 | Manning, J. R., Pvt. 
 
 .266 
 
 314th FIELD SIGNAL BATTALION 
 
 Lemastera, Charles A.. Cpl... 238 I Moore, E. J., Sgt 283 I Sauers, R. M., Sgt. 1st CI. 
 
 Mansfield, T. B., Cpl 267 I I 
 
 .347 
 
 314th motor supply TRAIN 
 
 Belt, B. W., Cpl 52 
 
 526 
 
Divisional Index — Continued 
 90th division 
 
 Abbott, G. C. Sgt 27 
 
 Allen, C. W., Sgt 32 
 
 Atchavit, Calvin, Pvt 37 
 
 Ball, W. R., Cpl 42 
 
 Berry, T. A., Pvt 55 
 
 Brady, C. N., Pvt 67 
 
 Breeden, Eldon, Ist Lt 69 
 
 Causland, H. L., Pvt 93 
 
 Cochran, J. B., Sgt 100 
 
 Cooney, J. M., Cpl 105 
 
 Ashbum, I. S., Maj 37 
 
 Bard, F. C, Sgt 44 
 
 Bell, Frank, Pvt 52 
 
 Buffalo, J. A., Pvt 77 
 
 Cassingham, LeRoy, Pvt 92 
 
 Cowan, Jack, Pvt 108 
 
 Green, Willie, Cpl 169 
 
 Barry, H. E., Pvt 46 
 
 BeU, G. A., Cpl 52 
 
 Burk, W. S., 1st Lt 79 
 
 Butcher, T. W., Cpl 82 
 
 Cole, C. E., Pvt 101 
 
 Anderson, P. H., Pvt 34 
 
 Buchanan, A., Sgt 76 
 
 Dallas, F. W., Cpl 114 
 
 Delario, C. E., Capt 120 
 
 Heard, Elmer, Capt 185 
 
 Focht. J. A., let Lt 149 
 
 Fredlund, Victor, Pvt 153 
 
 357th infantry 
 
 Dulaney, Dick, Pvt 133 
 
 Hoffman, C. O., 1st Sgt 193 
 
 Jenkins, W. H., Pvt 209 
 
 Kach, A. H., Cpl 217 
 
 Kearns, C. F., Pvt 219 
 
 Keaton, Andy, Pvt 219 
 
 La Graw, Elgin, Pvt 232 
 
 Lumley, Z. D., Capt 248 
 
 Morey, F. H., Pvt 284 
 
 Morphew, J. E., Sgt 285 
 
 358th infantry 
 
 Hassig, A. U., 1st Lt 183 
 
 Heinz, Nick, Pvt 186 
 
 Hogan, J. A., Sgt 194 
 
 Jones, C. v., Cpl 214 
 
 Leary, E. M., Col 236 
 
 Light, W. S., Cpl 242 
 
 359th infantry 
 
 CoUier, C. C, Cpl 102 
 
 Davidson, L. C, Capt 116 
 
 Davis, G. K., Cpl 117 
 
 Grisham, J. M., Cpl 170 
 
 360th infantry 
 
 Joiner, A. E., Pvt 213 
 
 Loescher, F. D., Sgt 245 
 
 Morris, W. H. H., Maj 286 
 
 Pursley, Earl, Pvt 323 
 
 315th engineers 
 
 Kinney, M. H., Sgt 225 
 
 Sartain, J. C, Sgt. 1st CI 346 
 
 Mudgett, B., 2nd Lt 288 
 
 Pennington, Edgar, Pvt 311 
 
 Rote, T. C, Ist Lt 341 
 
 Shadrick, B. L., Pvt 354 
 
 Simpson, J. M., Capt 362 
 
 Spamanato, A., Pvt 371 
 
 Swanson, Adolph, Pvt 382 
 
 Topic, F. J., Pvt 392 
 
 Ward. F. B., Pvt 405 
 
 Wilcoxaon, Orval, Pvt 417 
 
 McDaniel, J. R., Cpl 255 
 
 Peters, H. N., Capt 311 
 
 Priest, C. D., Chap 322 
 
 Small, L. H., Pvt 365 
 
 Smalley, J. W., Sgt 365 
 
 Wines, P. J., Sgt 422 
 
 Hillburn. H. S., Capt 192 
 
 Leeper, D. C, Capt 238 
 
 Schoberth, R. A., 1st Lt 349 
 
 Zacher, V. B., Ist Lt 430 
 
 Shuman, G. A., 2nd Lt 359 
 
 Votaw, L. N., Cpl 401 
 
 Warren, R. W., Pvt 407 
 
 Watts, Kenneth, Pvt 408 
 
 Warren, E. R., Ist 01 406 
 
 344th machine GUN BATTALION 
 
 Valentine, A. P., Pvt 397 
 
 315th FIELD SIGNAL BATTALION 
 
 Adair, W. R., 1st Sgt 28 
 
 315th sanitary TRAIN 
 Ruland, H. F., Pvt 343 
 
 MILITARY POLICE 
 
 Cooksey. T. L., Sgt 105 1 May, J. C, Cpl 
 
 .273 
 
 Cummings, A. D., Col 112 
 
 Johnston, W. H., Maj. Gen. . .213 
 
 Bailey, I. Y., Pvt 40 
 
 Ball, E. W., Cpl 42 
 
 Benoit, H. N., Pvt 53 
 
 Burke, Campbell, Capt 79 
 
 Carley, V. A., Pvt 87 
 
 Carmer, J. W., Cpl 88 
 
 Carter, Michael, Cpl 90 
 
 Davis, W. D., Col 117 
 
 De Roseli, P. L., Pvt 121 
 
 Ethier, Ralph, Sgt 141 
 
 Farwell, G. W., Maj 143 
 
 91sT DIVISION 
 
 HEADQUARTERS 
 
 McDonald, J. B., Brig. Gen. .256 I 
 
 361st INFANTRY 
 
 Froman, Hjalmar, Cpl 154 
 
 Jansen, L. B., 1st Lt 208 
 
 Johnson, Reginald, Cook 212 
 
 King, J. L., Cpl 225 
 
 Kirk, R. M., Sgt 226 
 
 Kouts, W. McK., Sgt 229 
 
 Leeb, J. S., Pvt 237 
 
 Miller, O. F., Maj., (M. of 
 
 H.) 22 
 
 O'Keefe, D. J., Cpl 300 
 
 Rees, John, Sgt 328 
 
 527 
 
 Merel, Robert, 1st Lt 275 
 
 Rosa, L. L., Cpl 341 
 
 Smith, N. R., Sgt 368 
 
 Smith, Wallace, Pvt 369 
 
 Straabe, Gilbert, Pvt 379 
 
 Theobald, C. G., Cpl 387 
 
 Thorf, Abraham, Supply Sgt. . 390 
 
 Wallace, J. A., Cpl 403 
 
 Walston, R. E., Bglr 404 
 
 Wight, H. M., Pvt 417 
 
 YuiU, J. O., Sgt 430 
 
 Zimmerman, A. P., Sgt 431 
 
Divisional Index — Continued 
 
 Anderson, Oliver, Sgt 34 
 
 Anthony, H. B., Sgt 35 
 
 Bosone, P. P., Sgt 64 
 
 Bower, J. R., Pvt 65 
 
 Bradbury, A. W., Capt 67 
 
 Burgard, J. C, Ist Lt 79 
 
 Clausen, Oscar, Pvt 99 
 
 Doudna, J. F., 1st Lt 128 
 
 Fletcher, Allen, Capt 148 
 
 Ackley, W. M., Capt 28 
 
 Anderson, W. N., 1st Lt 34 
 
 Bailey. H. S., 1st Lt 40 
 
 Ballestero. F. V., Pvt 43 
 
 Bell, J. A., Sgt 52 
 
 BoUn, H. E., Btn. Sgt. Maj. . . 62 
 
 Cavenaugh, H. LaT., Col 93 
 
 Chenoweth, C. E., Capt 96 
 
 Cohn, D. H., IstLt 101 
 
 Coyle, W. J., Capt 108 
 
 362nd infantry 
 
 Hassler, R. P., Sgt 183 
 
 Holzman, George, Pvt 196 
 
 Jack, D. L., Pvt 206 
 
 Klaviter, E. O., Pvt 226 
 
 Knoke, E. F., Pvt 227 
 
 Lee, T. F., Pvt 237 
 
 McRae, D. K., Sgt 263 
 
 Maier, C. J., Pvt 265 
 
 363rd infantry 
 
 Curran, F. J., Cpl 113 
 
 Hill, L. G., IstLt 191 
 
 Hoffman, M. I., 1st Sgt 194 
 
 Hopping, Floyd, Sgt 198 
 
 Katz, P. C, Sgt. (M. of H.) . . 20 
 
 Kay, I. S., Pvt 218 
 
 Lister, J. M., Cpl 244 
 
 Marshall, A. J., Sgt 269 
 
 Mitchell, E. J., Capt 280 
 
 Presley, A. C, Sgt 321 
 
 Marsh, John, Ist Sgt 269 
 
 Petersen, Solomon, Sgt 312 
 
 Ramsey, Henry, Ist Sgt 325 
 
 SulUvan, J. J., Cpl 381 
 
 Tveten, H. L., Pvt 396 
 
 Worsham, E. W., Capt 426 
 
 Worthy, E. T., Ist Sgt 426 
 
 Zilkey, G. L., Sgt 431 
 
 Rodgers, J. F., Pvt 338 
 
 Ross, K. E., Sgt 341 
 
 Sembertrant, Frank, Pvt 353 
 
 Smith, A. L., Pvt 365 
 
 Strain, J. F., 1st Lt 379 
 
 Walker, Carol, Sgt 402 
 
 Weik, I. C, 1st Sgt 410 
 
 West, C. H., 1st Sgt. 
 
 (M. of H.) 25 
 
 Yantis, E. M., 1st Lt 428 
 
 AUen, LesUe, Cpl 32 
 
 Alonzo, Eugene, Pvt 33 
 
 Borton, E. W., Pvt 64 
 
 Brock, E. J., Sgt 72 
 
 Chittum, W. A., Pvt 96 
 
 Cohn, E. S., Capt 101 
 
 Cullen, M. J., Cpl 112 
 
 Drees, A. J., Pvt. 1st CI 130 
 
 Figgins, C. R., Cpl 145 
 
 Griffin, R. A., Capt 170 
 
 364th infantry 
 
 Guess, John, Jr., Sgt 172 
 
 Harder, F. J., 1st Sgt 179 
 
 Lee, A. T., 1st Lt 237 
 
 LeMay, J. J., Pvt 238 
 
 Lowe, J. C, Cpl 247 
 
 Malcolmson, B. K., Ist Sgt. . .265 
 
 Markham, R. H., Pvt 268 
 
 Norris, S. G., Sgt 297 
 
 Olsen, Fred, Sgt 301 
 
 Palmer, H. H., Pvt 305 
 
 Perdew, E. E., Sgt 311 
 
 Presley, E. C, Pvt 321 
 
 Prevost, P. W., Pvt 321 
 
 Seibert, L. M., Sgt. (M. of H.) 24 
 
 Simas, Manuel, Pvt 361 
 
 Sorenson, J. S., Pvt 370 
 
 Stroman, H. H., Sgt 379 
 
 Supler, J. M., Pvt 381 
 
 Thompson, C. E., Pvt 388 
 
 VanVoris, H. H., 2nd Lt 398 
 
 Bridenstine, LesUe, Sgt 71 
 
 Burton, M. G., Sgt 81 
 
 CoUinge, P. T., Sgt. Ist CI. . . 102 
 
 316th engineers 
 
 Jewett, H. C, Col 210 
 
 Kerwin, J. N., Sgt. 1st CI 223 
 
 LeaveU, J. H., Capt 236 
 
 Maddox, John, Sgt. lat 01. . . .264 
 Reese, J. E., Sgt 328 
 
 348th machine GUN BATTALION 
 
 Aird, W. A., Maj 30 I Brimer, F. M. 1st Sgt 71 
 
 Alexander, L. A., Pvt. 1st 01. . 31 I Dabney. MUan, Pvt 114 
 
 Hughes, G. E., Sgt 201 
 
 Moore, H. 0., Sgt 283 
 
 316th FIELD SIGNAL BATTALION 
 
 Crawford, Ned, Pvt 110 | Shimel, F. T., Sgt. Ist 01 358 
 
 Rexfroth, H. J., Pvt. 
 
 316th SANITARY TRAIN 
 
 .330 1 Rose, H. W., Pvt 340 ] 
 
 Swenson, K. J., Capt 383 
 
 316th military POLICE 
 
 Oraddock, J. E., Cpl 109 
 
 92nd division 
 
 365th INFANTRY 
 
 Breokenridge, R. M., Pvt 69 
 
 Hobsoh, H. W, Maj 193 
 
 Johnston, H. L, Sgt. 
 (M. of H.) 
 
 I Pollard, Russell, OpI.. 
 20 I Vincent, J. A., Ist Lt. 
 
 .317 
 .400 
 
 528 
 
 ii 
 
Divisional Index — Continued 
 
 Bell, George, Pvt 52 
 
 Brown, Roy A., Pvt 75 
 
 Clincy, WiU. Pvt 99 
 
 Baker, John, Pvt 41 
 
 Campbell, R. L., 1st Lt 86 
 
 Davis, T. H., Pvt 117 
 
 Handy, E. H.. Pvt 177 
 
 366th infantry 
 
 Fisher, A. R., 2nd Lt 147 
 
 Hammond, Alex, Pvt 177 
 
 Horton, Van, Cpl 199 
 
 368th infantry 
 
 James, Joseph, Pvt 208 
 
 Jones, Thomas E., 1st Lt 215 
 
 Lawrence, J. S., Maj 235 
 
 Memfield, Ed, Pvt 27 5 
 
 Rivers, Tom, Pvt 33 5 
 
 WilUams, Joe, Pvt 41 9 
 
 Lewis, Bernard, Pvt 240 
 
 Riley, C. R., Sgt 334 
 
 Young, Charles G., 1st Lt 429 
 
 350th machine GUN BATTALION 
 
 Watkins, Lewis, Pvt 408 
 
 93rd division 
 
 Butler, William, Sgt 82 
 
 Earl, Elmer, Cpl 135 
 
 Keenan, Willis H., Ist Lt 219 
 
 Landon, H. M., 1st Lt 233 
 
 Barnes, Robert, Sgt 44 
 
 Crawford, Wilham B., Capt. . 110 
 
 Cuff, WilUam E., Pvt 112 
 
 Davis, Leroy, Pvt 117 
 
 Fossie, Lester, Sgt 151 
 
 Fuquay, James, Pvt 155 
 
 Gibson, Ralph, Sgt 161 
 
 Henry, Norman, Sgt 188 
 
 Boston, WilUe, Pvt 64 
 
 Bryson, S. R., 1st Lt 76 
 
 Burrell, Reuben, Pvt 81 
 
 Butler, Charles, Pvt 82 
 
 Cooper, Thomas, Sgt 106 
 
 Cope, T. C, Maj 106 
 
 Diggs, Junius, Pvt 124 
 
 DoveU, C. E., 1st Lt 129 
 
 Bass, U. F., 1st Lt 46 
 
 Crawford, Chfford, Pvt 109 
 
 Drouhin, R. G., 2nd Lt 131 
 
 Finch, R. L., Ist Lt 146 
 
 Gross, George, Pvt 171 
 
 Hames. WUliam W., 1st Lt. . . 176 
 
 Abernathy, T. J., 2nd Lt 27 
 
 Aldrich, P. H., 1st Lt 30 
 
 Alexander, A. H., 1st Lt 31 
 
 Alexander, S. C, 1st Lt 31 
 
 Allen, G. P., 1st Lt 32 
 
 Andrews, F. L. A., Ist Lt 34 
 
 Armstrong, R. M., 1st Lt. . . . 36 
 
 Arthur, B. H., 2nd Lt 37 
 
 Atwater, B. L., 1st Lt 38 
 
 Avery, W. L., 1st Lt 39 
 
 Babcock, P. R., 1st Lt 39 
 
 Backus, D. H., 1st Lt 40 
 
 Badham, W. T., Ist Lt 40 
 
 Baer, P. F., 1st Lt 40 
 
 Bagby, R. P., 1st Lt 40 
 
 Bartholf, H. B., 1st Lt 46 
 
 Baucom, B. V., Capt 47 
 
 Beane. J. D., 1st Lt 49 
 
 369th INFANTRY 
 
 McCowin, Elmer, Pvt 255 
 
 Pickering, W. A., Lt. Col 315 
 
 Robb, G. S., 1st Lt. 
 
 (M. of H.) 23 
 
 370th INFANTRY 
 
 Hurdle, W. G., Pvt 203 
 
 Irby, Spirley, Pvt 206 
 
 Jackson, R. B., 2nd Lt 207 
 
 Jenkins, Mathew, Sgt 209 
 
 Johnson, Arthur, Pvt 211 
 
 McCall, Andy, Pvt 253 
 
 Monroe, Charles T., Sgt 282 
 
 Pearson, H. L., Pvt 310 
 
 371st INFANTRY 
 
 Gilmer, Robert, 2d Lt 163 
 
 Holmes, Burton, Pvt 195 
 
 Jones, S. E., Cpl 215 
 
 Lesesne, F. K., Capt 240 
 
 McCIeUand, L. R., Sgt 253 
 
 Moses, ElUson, Pvt 287 
 
 Parker, C. W., 2d Lt 306 
 
 Ranson, J. O., 1st Lt 326 
 
 372nd infantry 
 
 Johns, S. H., Pvt 211 
 
 Johnson, S. M., Maj 212 
 
 Merrimon, Chfton, Cpl 275 
 
 Payne, Ira M., Sgt 309 
 
 Robison, Edward M., Capt. . .337 
 
 AIR SERVICE 
 
 Beebe, D. C, 2nd Lt 50 
 
 Bellows, F. D., 2nd Lt 62 
 
 Belzer, W., 2nd Lt 52 
 
 Benell, O. E., 2nd Lt 53 
 
 Bernheimer, L. G., 1st Lt. . . . 54 
 
 Blake, C. R., 1st Lt 58 
 
 Bowers, L. G., 1st Lt 65 
 
 Bowman, S. A., 2nd Lt 65 
 
 Boyd, T. E., 2nd Lt 66 
 
 Breese, C. S., 2nd Lt 69 
 
 Brereton, L. H,, Maj 70 
 
 Brewster, Hugh, 1st Lt 70 
 
 Brooks, A. R., 2nd Lt 72 
 
 Broomfield, H. D., 1st Lt 73 
 
 Brotherton, W. E., 2nd Lt 73 
 
 Brown, M. H., 2nd Lt 75 
 
 Buckley, H. R., 1st Lt 77 
 
 Buford, Edward, Jr., 1st Lt. . .78 
 
 Shethar, Samuel, Capt 358 
 
 Spencer, Lorillard, Maj 372 
 
 Possie, Lester, Sgt 319 
 
 Powell, Tom, Pvt 319 
 
 Thompson, Emmitt, Sgt 388 
 
 Valley, Isaac, Cpl 397 
 
 Walton, Lonzo, Pvt 405 
 
 Warfield, W. J., 1st Lt 406 
 
 White, C, Pvt 414 
 
 Williamson, Alfred, Pvt 420 
 
 Shepherd, M. H., Capt 357 
 
 Spencer, E. L., 2nd Lt 372 
 
 Stewart, Malley, Pvt 376 
 
 Stoney, Bruce, Pvt 378 
 
 Teer. H. O., 1st Lt 385 
 
 Vinton, W., 2nd Lt 400 
 
 Webster, Tillman, Pvt 409 
 
 Sessions, H. C, 2nd Lt 353 
 
 Sumner, C. S., Capt 381 
 
 VanAllen, C. R., Pvt 397 
 
 Walsh, Preston F., 1st Lt. . . .404 
 Wilson, Harvey, 2d Lt 421 
 
 Burger, Valentine, 2nd Lt . . . . 79 
 
 Burt, B. T., Jr., 1st Lt 81 
 
 Campbell, Douglas, 1st Lt. . . . 85 
 
 Carroll, G. C, Ist Lt 89 
 
 Cassady, T. G., 1st Lt 92 
 
 Castleman, J. R., 1st Lt 92 
 
 Chambers, R. M., 1st Lt 94 
 
 Chapman, C. W., 2nd Lt 95 
 
 Clapp, K. S., 2nd Lt 98 
 
 Clarke, S. V., 1st Lt 99 
 
 Coleman, Wallace, 1st Lt. . . . 101 
 
 Conover, Harvey, 1st Lt 104 
 
 Cook, E. R., Capt 104 
 
 Cook, H. W., Capt 104 
 
 Coolidge, Hamilton, Capt .... 105 
 
 Cousins, J. W., 1st Lt 107 
 
 Curtis, E. P., 1st Lt 113 
 
 Cutter, E. B., 1st Lt 114 
 
 529 
 
Divisional Index — Continued 
 
 Dawson, L. H., Ist Lt 118 
 
 DeCastro, R. E., 2nd Lt 119 
 
 Diekema. W. A., 1st Lt 123 
 
 Dillon. R. P., 1st Lt 124 
 
 D'Olive, C. R., 1st Lt 126 
 
 Douglas, Kingman, Capt 129 
 
 Dowd, M. L., 2nd Lt 129 
 
 Drew, C. W., 1st Lt 131 
 
 Duckstein, A. W., 1st Lt 132 
 
 Easterbrook, A. E., Ist Lt 136 
 
 Eaton, W. E., Ist Lt 137 
 
 Elliott, R. P., 1st Lt 138 
 
 Erwin, W. P., 1st Lt 141 
 
 Este, J. D., Ist Lt 141 
 
 Ferrenbach, L. C, 1st Lt 145 
 
 Fleeson, H. T., Ist Lt 147 
 
 FoUette, J. P., 1st Lt 149 
 
 Fontaine, H. L., 1st Lt 150 
 
 Ford, C. W., Capt 150 
 
 Frank, W. F., 1st Lt 152 
 
 Frost, John, 1st Lt 154 
 
 Furlow, G. W., 1st Lt 155 
 
 Gaylord, B. J., Ist Lt 160 
 
 George, H. H., 1st Lt 161 
 
 Giroux, E. A., 1st Lt 164 
 
 Goettler, H. E., 2nd Lt 165 
 
 Goldthwaite, G. E., 1st Lt. . . 165 
 
 Grant, A. A., Ist Lt 168 
 
 Graveline, F. C., Sgt., 1st CI.. 168 
 
 Grey, C. G., Capt 169 
 
 Gundelach, A. P., 1st Lt 172 
 
 Guthrie. M. K., 1st Lt 173 
 
 Hall, J. N., Capt 175 
 
 Hamilton. L. A., 1st Lt 176 
 
 Hammond, L. C, 1st Lt 177 
 
 Hartney, H. E., Maj 182 
 
 Haslett, E. R., Capt 182 
 
 Hays, F. K., 2nd Lt 184 
 
 Healy, J. A., Ist Lt 185 
 
 Henderson, P. A., Ist Lt 187 
 
 Higgs, J. A., 1st Lt 190 
 
 Hill, Maury, Capt 191 
 
 Hitchcock, R. W., 2nd Lt 193 
 
 Holden, K. H., 1st Lt 194 
 
 Holden, L. C, Ist Lt 194 
 
 Holland, S. L., 1st Lt 195 
 
 Hoover, W. J.. 1st Lt 197 
 
 Hudson, Donald, 1st Lt 201 
 
 Hunter, F. O'D., 1st Lt 203 
 
 Irving, L. G., Ist Lt 206 
 
 Jeffers, J. N., 1st Lt 208 
 
 Jervey. T. M.. 1st Lt 210 
 
 Jones. A. H.. 2nd Lt 214 
 
 Jones. Clinton. 2nd Lt 214 
 
 Jordan. J. W., 2nd Lt 216 
 
 Kahle. C. C, Ist Lt 217 
 
 AIR SERVICE— Continued 
 
 Kaye, Samuel, J., 1st Lt 218 
 
 Kelty. A. E.. Ist Lt 221 
 
 Kenney, G. C, 1st Lt 222 
 
 Kindley, F. E., 1st Lt 224 
 
 Kinney, C. A., 1st Lt 225 
 
 Kinsley, W. E., 2nd Lt 225 
 
 Knowles, James, Jr., Ist Lt. . .227 
 
 Lambert, J. H., 1st Lt 232 
 
 Larner, G. De F., Ist Lt 234 
 
 Lawson, W. R., Capt 236 
 
 Lee, J. B., 3rd, 2nd Lt 237 
 
 Lindsay, R. O., 1st Lt 243 
 
 Littauer, K. P., Maj 245 
 
 Llewellyn, F. A., Capt 245 
 
 Lowe, W. O., 2nd Lt 247 
 
 Luke, Frank, Jr.. 2nd Lt., 
 
 (M. of H.) 21, 248 
 
 MacArthur, John, 2nd Lt .... 253 
 
 MacBrayne, W. C, 1st Lt 250 
 
 McClendon, J. H., 1st Lt 253 
 
 McDermott, C. W., 2nd Lt. . .255 
 
 McDevitt, T. A., 1st Lt 256 
 
 McDougall, H. O., 1st Lt 256 
 
 McKay. E. K., 2nd Lt 259 
 
 McKay, J. R., 1st Lt 259 
 
 McMurray, O. R., 1st Lt 262 
 
 Manning, J. F., Jr., 1st Lt. . .266 
 
 Maughan, R. L., 1st Lt 272 
 
 Meissner, J. A., 1st Lt 274 
 
 Michener, J. H., 1st Lt 277 
 
 Mitchell, John, Capt 280 
 
 Mitchell, William, Brig. Gen.. 281 
 
 Moore, E. R., 1st Lt 283 
 
 Morris, E. M., 2nd Lt 285 
 
 Morse, G. E., 2nd Lt 286 
 
 Myers, O. B., 1st Lt 291 
 
 Neel, R. H., 2nd Lt 292 
 
 NichoUs, H. O., Sgt. Ist CI. . .294 
 
 Norris, S. A. G., 2nd Lt 296 
 
 Norton, F. W., 1st Lt 297 
 
 Noyes, S. H., Capt 298 
 
 Nutt, Alan, 1st Lt 298 
 
 O'Donnell, P. J., 2nd Lt 300 
 
 O'Neill, R. A., 1st Lt 302 
 
 Orr, Edward, Ist Lt 303 
 
 Page, R. C. M., 1st Lt 305 
 
 Palmer. J. A., 2nd Lt 305 
 
 Palmer, W. W., 1st Lt 306 
 
 Patterson, A. B., Jr., 1st Lt. .308 
 
 Payne, C. C, 1st Lt 309 
 
 Pegues, J. J., 1st Lt 311 
 
 Peterson, D. McK., Capt. . . .312 
 
 Phelps, Glen, 1st Lt 314 
 
 Phillips, G. R., 1st Lt 314 
 
 Plush, L. C, 1st Lt 317 
 
 PoUey, Britton, 1st Lt 317 i 
 
 Ponder, W. T., Ist Lt 317 
 
 Potter, W. C, 1st Lt 319 
 
 Porter, C. P., 2nd Lt 318 
 
 Porter, E. W., 2nd Lt 318 
 
 Porter. K. L.. 2nd Lt 318 
 
 Preston, G. A., 2nd Lt 321 
 
 Putnam, D. E.. 1st Lt 323 
 
 Pyne, P. R., 1st Lt 323 
 
 Quinn, J. J., 1st Lt 324 
 
 Raible, J. C. Jr.. 1st Lt 325 
 
 Rath, H. G., 2nd Lt 326 
 
 Raymond, R. F., 1st Lt 327 
 
 Reynolds, C. H., Capt 330 
 
 Reynolds, J. N., Maj 331 
 
 Richardson, J. M., 2nd Lt 332 
 
 Rickenbacker, E. V., Capt. . .333 
 
 Rooney, P. N. A., 1st Lt 339 
 
 Rorison. H. C. 1st Lt 339 
 
 Ross, C. J., 1st Lt 340 
 
 Rucker, E. W., 1st Lt 342 
 
 Rummell, L. J., Ist Lt 343 
 
 Schenck, A. P., 1st Lt 348 
 
 Schoen, K. J., 1st Lt 349 
 
 Seaver, A. F., 1st Lt 352 
 
 Sellers, C. G., 1st Lt 353 
 
 Sewall, Sumner, 1st Lt 354 
 
 Shelby, R. D., 1st Lt 356 
 
 Simon, L. C, Jr., 1st Lt 361 
 
 Snyder. J. H., 1st Lt 370 
 
 Spatz, Carl, Maj 371 
 
 Springs, E. W., 1st Lt 373 
 
 Steele, R. W., 2nd Lt 375 
 
 Stevens, J. H., 2nd Lt 376 
 
 Stokes, J. Y., Jr., 1st Lt 377 
 
 Stout, P. v., 1st Lt 379 
 
 Stovall, W. H., 1st Lt 379 
 
 Strahm, V. H., Capt 379 
 
 Suiter, W. C, 1st Lt 380 
 
 Taylor, W. J. R., 1st Lt 385 
 
 TenEyck, W. B., Jr., 2nd Lt. .386 
 
 Thaw, William, Maj 387 
 
 Tillman, F. A., 2nd Lt 391 
 
 Tittman, H. H., Jr., 1st Lt. . .392 
 
 Tobin, E. G.. 1st Lt 392 
 
 Vail, W. H., 1st Lt 397 
 
 Vernam, R. D., 1st Lt 399 
 
 Wallace, J. E., Jr., Capt 403 
 
 Wallis, J. E., Jr., Capt 403 
 
 Waring. W. W., Ist Lt 406 
 
 Warner, D. D., 1st Lt 406 
 
 Way. P. H.. 2nd Lt 408 
 
 Wehner, J. F., 1st Lt 410 
 
 Wheeler, A. E., Ord. Sgt 413 
 
 White, W. W., 2nd Lt 415 
 
 Winslow, A. F., 2nd Lt 422 
 
 Wright, C. E.. Ist Lt 426 
 
 ANTI-AIRCRAFT MACHINE GUN BATTALIONS 
 
 Heath. L. B.. Pvt 
 
 Telfair, S. F., 2nd Lt. 
 
 .185 
 .385 
 
 Westzenberg, George, Sgt. ...413 I Williamson, P. H,, 1st Lt, 
 
 .420 
 
 Antes, J. Le R., Pvt 35 
 
 Beaton, 8.. Sgt 49 
 
 Blynn, J. M., Pvt 61 
 
 Chapin, L H., Pvt 95 
 
 Christensen, Henry, 1st Lt. . . 97 
 
 Connell, A. F., Sgt 104 
 
 Craven. W. J., Pvt 109 
 
 Fenwick, E. G., Pvt 144 
 
 Fitzgerald, R. J., Pvt 147 
 
 Fletcher, J. B., 1st Lt 148 
 
 Gammell, W. S., Sgt. Ist CI. . 157 
 
 Gilkerson, S. E., Sgt 162 
 
 GUlett, T. F., Pvt 163 
 
 Gooding, R. L.. Pvt 166 
 
 AMBULANCE SERVICE 
 
 Graham, J. D., Cpl 168 
 
 Griffith, O. C, Pvt 170 
 
 Hartwell, A. S., Pvt 182 
 
 Householder, J. A., Pvt 199 
 
 Hunton, O. E., Pvt 203 
 
 Kerr, M. E., Pvt 222 
 
 Kirkpatrick, Clifford, Pvt 226 
 
 MacNair, H. W., Pvt 251 
 
 McDermott, F. P., Sgt 255 
 
 McGuire, L. F., Pvt 258 
 
 Moore, J. D., Pvt 283 
 
 O'Neill, J. T., Pvt 302 
 
 Paul, John, Pvt 309 
 
 530 
 
 Renick, F. A., Pvt 330 
 
 Richmond, Lloyd, Pvt 332 
 
 Rinebold, W. J.. Pvt 334 
 
 Rorty, J. H., Pvt 340 
 
 Schulze, R. J., Pvt 350 
 
 Shively, G. J., Pvt 358 
 
 Signor, H. L.. Pvt 360 
 
 Swain, J. R., Pvt 382 
 
 Townsend, R. L., Pvt 393 
 
 Turner, R. C, Pvt 396 
 
 Walton, C. W., Pvt 405 
 
 WoU, Herman, Pvt 424 
 
 Worden, R. L., Wgnr 426 
 
Divisional Index — Continued 
 CAVALRY 
 
 Westoott, A. P., Pvt 412 
 
 Anderson, E. E., Pvt. 
 Benson, A. A., Pvt. . . 
 Brantley, R. C, Sgt. 
 
 Graves, J. G., Cpl. 
 
 CHEMICAL WARFARE SERVICE 
 
 .. 33 
 .. 53 
 .. 68 
 
 Dakin, H. A., Cpl 114 
 
 " ~ ~ " ..168 
 
 Higgs, H. C, Pvt 190 
 
 Jordan, J. P., Cpl 216 
 
 McNamme, J. T., Capt 262 
 
 Molter, H. C, Sgt., 1st CI. . . .281 
 Nay, O. E., Cpl 292 
 
 Neal, G. W., Sgt., Ist CI 292 
 
 Nelson, C. F. M., Pvt 293 
 
 Nelson, G. A., Pvt 293 
 
 Rideout, P. A., 1st Lt 333 
 
 Woods, H. M., Sgt 425 
 
 Giet, A. A., Pvt., (French) ... 162 
 
 HaU, H. W., 1st Lt 175 
 
 Hoakins, L. C, 2nd Lt 198 
 
 Linton, C. W., Cpl 244 
 
 COAST ARTILLERY 
 
 Lowry, F. B., 2nd Lt 247 
 
 Moehler, F. W., Sgt 281 
 
 Nowlin, G. A., 1st Sgt .298 
 
 O'Connell, A. L., Pvt 299 
 
 Pulker, H. C, Pvt 322 
 
 Taylor, O. R., Pvt 384 
 
 Wininger, Lawrence, Sgt 422 
 
 Woodward, F. A., Pvt 425 
 
 MEDICAL CORPS 
 
 Barber, T. M., 1st Lt 43 | Myers, C. W., 1st Lt. 
 
 .290 
 
 NURSES 
 
 Jeffery, Jane, Red Cross Nurse I MaoDonald, Beatrice, Army 1 Stambaugh, Isabelle, Army 
 
 209 I Nurse 250 | Nurse 374 
 
 QUARTERMASTER CORPS 
 
 Lumpkin, L. M., Sgt 248 | McGrath, H. J., 2nd Lt 258 
 
 RAILWAY ENGINEERS 
 
 Hulsart, C. R., Capt 202 | Maclsaac, Donald, Sgt 251 | MoLoud, Paul, Ist Lt. 
 
 .261 
 
 SALVAGE SERVICE 
 
 Walker, W. J., Pvt 402 
 
 Brett, S. E., Maj 70 
 
 Call, D . M., 2nd Lt., M. of H.18, 84 
 
 English, M. L., Capt 140 
 
 Gilfillan, D. M., Capt 162 
 
 Gleason, J. W., 2nd Lt 164 
 
 McCleur, E. A., 2nd Lt 254 
 
 Morrison, J. K., 2nd Lt 286 
 
 Patton, G. S., Jr., Col 308 
 
 PuUen, D. D., Col 322 
 
 Saul. T. W., 1st Lt 347 
 
 Semmes, H. H., Capt 353 
 
 Weed, Newell, P., Capt 409 
 
 1st Brigade 
 
 Angelo, J. T., Pvt 35 
 
 Ely, Earnest E., Sgt. 1st CI.. .139 
 
 3rd Brigade 
 Sonstelie, C. J., Ist Lt 370 
 
 30th Brigade 
 
 TANK CORPS 
 
 Ellis, H. J., 1st Lt 138 
 
 244<A Battalion 
 Broadfoot, Josiah, Cpl 72 
 
 301s( Battalion 
 
 Carroll. T. C, Cpl 89 
 
 Connelly. F. J., Sgt 104 
 
 Maury. A. B., 2nd Lt 272 
 
 Osmond. F. W., Cpl 303 
 
 Rock, W. C. 2nd Lt 338 
 
 Varney, K. R., Capt 398 
 
 Voigt, R. L.. Pvt 400 
 
 Webb. J. R., 2nd Lt 409 
 
 Wisher, R. F.. Pvt 423 
 
 30'ith Brigade 
 
 Bowes. D. M., 2nd Lt 65 
 
 Edwards. Paul S., lat Lt 137 
 
 344tA Battalion 
 Blanchard, W. H., Cpl 59 
 
 McGinty, J. J., Sgt 258 
 
 Patton, N. E., Sgt 308 
 
 Roberts. H. W., Cpl., 
 
 (M. of H.) 24 
 
 Wright, Ernest N., Cpl 427 
 
 345tA Battalion 
 
 Ash. H. J.. 2nd Lt 37 
 
 Brophy. W. E., Cpl 73 
 
 Chisholm. R. C, Sgt 96 
 
 Merritt, C. D., Pvt 275 
 
 Nichols. H. R., Sgt 295 
 
 Williams. C. v., Cpl 418 
 
 Winton. D. J., 2nd Lt 423 
 
 Young. C. C, Sgt 429 
 
 Zimborski. A. J., Cpl 431 
 
 350e;» Battalion 
 
 Baurin, Albert, Bri 48 
 
 Praly, Louis, Aspr 320 
 
 Farmer, W. R 148 1 
 
 Johnston, Dr., M. G 213 1 
 
 Y. M. C. A. 
 Mott, J. R 475 I WUbur. T. A. 
 
 .417 
 
 531 
 
GEOGRAPHICAL INDEX 
 
 Abbeville 
 Espy, Robert, 1st Lt 141 
 
 Albany 
 Stockton, F. R., Pvt 377 
 
 Albertsville 
 Dalrymple, Wm., Pvt 115 
 
 Alexander 
 Milner, J. W., Sgt 279 
 
 Annislon 
 
 JefFers, Lamar, Capt 208 
 
 Pitts, W. A., Pvt 316 
 
 Athens 
 
 Bell, Geo., Pvt 52 
 
 Horton, Van, Cpl 198 
 
 Auburn 
 Wills, J. H.. Maj 420 
 
 Douglas, John E., Ist Lt 129 
 
 Rogers, Fred, Sgt 339 
 
 Whited, Homer, Cpl 415 
 
 Birmingham 
 
 Badham, W. T., 1st Lt 40 
 
 Bowers, L. G., Ist Lt 65 
 
 GoodaU, R. M., 2nd Lt 166 
 
 Hutto, J. B., Sgt 204 
 
 Jordan, M. H., Capt 216 
 
 Lawson, W. R., Capt 236 
 
 Webb, M. C, Pvt 409 
 
 Boyles 
 Hall, Varner, 2nd Lt 175 
 
 Central 
 Thornton, Robt. M., Cpl 390 
 
 Chavies 
 Lewis, Frank, Pvt 240 
 
 Coal Valley 
 Teske, Amos, Cpl 386 
 
 Coffee County 
 FilUngem. L. G., Cook 146 
 
 Corana 
 Tierce, W. A., Pvt 391 
 
 Crews Depot 
 Weeks, M. A., Pvt 409 
 
 Crichton 
 Sirmon, W. A., Capt 363 
 
 Crossville 
 Dilbeck, A. W., Pvt 124 
 
 Dadeville 
 Pearson, Varlourd, Sgt 310 
 
 Douglas 
 Fleet, G. T., Capt 147 
 
 Fort Huachuca 
 Chambers, R. M., Ist Lt 94 
 
 Mayer 
 Birch, Ernest, Cpl 66 
 
 Nogales 
 O'NeiU, Ralph, Ist Lt 302 
 
 Arkadelphia 
 Husbands, W. D., Pvt 204 
 
 Aurora 
 Short, Abe, Sgt 359 
 
 Barber 
 Carpenter. J. B., Pvt 88 
 
 Bauxite 
 BilUngsley. Earl, Sgt 66 
 
 Big Lake 
 Davis, Herman, Pvt 117 
 
 Bonanza 
 Bobo, John, Sgt 61 
 
 Boston 
 WiUiams, C. M.. Capt 418 
 
 Center Point 
 Smith, Joe, Pvt 367 
 
 Conway 
 Smith, S. T., 1st Lt 368 
 
 ALABAMA 
 
 Danville 
 Smith, Ansley, Sgt 365 
 
 Decatur 
 Brown, R. A., Pvt 75 
 
 Delmar 
 Hoggle, John, Pvt 194 
 
 Dozzier, 
 Duke, A. A., Pvt 133 
 
 Endsley 
 
 Chiles, W. K., Sgt 96 
 
 Sutherland, F. S., Cpl 381 
 
 Flomaton 
 Manning, S. E., Cpl., 
 
 (M. of H.) 22 
 
 Florence 
 Crockett, E. L., Sgt 110 
 
 Gadsden 
 Griffith, O. C. Pvt 170 
 
 Gordo 
 Rodgers, M. S., Gun. Sgt 338 
 
 Greensboro 
 Pilkerton, A. W., Ph. M 315 
 
 Hanceville 
 Purdy, Bobell, Pvt 323 
 
 Harvest 
 Hammond, Alex., Pvt 177 
 
 Hokes Bluff 
 West, J. H., Sgt 412 
 
 Huntsville 
 
 Freeman, E. H., Cpl 153 
 
 Gentry, H. D., Pvt 161 
 
 Hope, Ben, Pvt 197 
 
 Hurricane 
 Roberts, Gary, Cpl 336 
 
 Jackson 
 Adams, R. L., 1st Lt 29 
 
 Jacksonville 
 Sisson, C. H., Capt 363 
 
 Jasper 
 Phillips, E. A., Pvt 314 
 
 Landersville 
 Christenberry, Cum, Pvt 97 
 
 Lanett 
 Wilhams, J. v., Sgt 419 
 
 La Pine 
 Evans, G. R., Pvt 142 
 
 Lathrop 
 Higgs, J. A., 1st Lt 190 
 
 ARIZONA 
 
 Phoenix 
 
 Cavanaugh, J. A., Cpl 93 
 
 Luke, Frank, Jr., 2nd Lt., 
 
 (M. of H.) 21, 248 
 
 Pruitt, J. H., Cpl. (M. of H.). 23 
 
 Mitchell, E. J., Capt 280 
 
 Safford 
 Kerwin, J. N., Sgt 223 
 
 ARKANSAS 
 
 Debow 
 Steimel, Wm. J., Pvt 375 
 
 Decatur 
 Bryson, Wm., Pvt 76 
 
 De Vails Bluff 
 Richardson, J. M., 2nd Lt 332 
 
 Fordyce 
 Porter, R. E., Capt 318 
 
 Gravette 
 Kindley, F. E., 1st Lt 224 
 
 Green Forest 
 Weigel, Roy, Sgt 410 
 
 Holland 
 Grisham, J. M., Cpl 170 
 
 Hot Springs 
 Greenway, John C, Lt. Col. . . 169 
 
 Jonesboro 
 MickUsh, Fred, Pvt 277 
 
 Midland City 
 Baldwin, M. S., Cpl 42 
 
 Mobile 
 Guthrie, Murray K., Ist Lt. . .173 
 Malichis, Constantine, Cpl . . .265 
 Tucker, R. K., 1st Lt 394 
 
 Montgomery 
 
 Atkinson, Ralph, Sgt 38 
 
 Steiner, J. J. F., Maj 376 
 
 Moundsville 
 Nevins, C. D., Sgt 294 
 
 Mulberry 
 Wadsworth, L. A., Sgt 401 
 
 North Birmingham 
 CUncy, Will, Pvt 99 
 
 Opelika 
 
 Fallaw, T. H., Capt 143 
 
 Rivers, Tom, Pvt 335 
 
 Ozark 
 
 Andrews, S. E., 1st Lt 34 
 
 Brown, Bill, Sgt 73 
 
 Pratt City 
 
 Drysdale, Geo., Pvt 131 
 
 Vallely, F. P., Pvt 397 
 
 Rockford 
 Mooney, R. A., Pvt 283 
 
 Russellville 
 Douglass, J. M., 1st Lt 129 
 
 Selma 
 Maas, C. S., Cpl 263 
 
 Siluria 
 Davis, Newman, Sgt 117 
 
 Skippersville 
 Deese, Peyton V., 1st Lt 120 
 
 Sylacau^ja 
 
 Austin, J. C, Cpl 38 
 
 Mitchell, Arthur, Sgt 280 
 
 Talladega 
 Wren, E. R., 2nd Lt 426 
 
 Troy 
 Townsend, Jas. B., Pvt 393 
 
 Tuscaloosa 
 
 Campbell, Wm. E., Sgt 86 
 
 Van de Graff, C. H., 2nd Lt. .397 
 Wilhams, Walter, Cpl 420 
 
 Unionlown 
 
 Spessard, R. H., Maj 372 
 
 Wilhams, Joe, Pvt 419 
 
 Show Low 
 Whipple, Columbus, Pvt 414 
 
 Tempe 
 Finch, R. L., Ist Lt 146 
 
 Tucson 
 
 Gibney, John J., Cpl 161 
 
 McDermott, M. B.. 1st Lt. . .256 
 
 Weckenburg 
 Horgan, H. B., Cpl 198 
 
 Little Rock 
 
 BolUnger, E. V., Pvt 62 
 
 Edwards, P. S., 1st Lt 137 
 
 Woodsman, Wm., Cpl 425 
 
 Lonoke 
 Garner, G. W., Pvt 158 
 
 Mena 
 Williamson, H. A., Sgt 420 
 
 Keaton, Andy, Pvt 219 
 
 Pine Bluff 
 Sanders, J. D., Cpl 346 
 
 Siloam Springs 
 Markley, George, Sgt 268 
 
 Walnut Ridge 
 Graddy, Wm. E., Pvt 167 
 
 Warm Springs 
 Almon, Earl, Capt 33 
 
 532 
 
Geographical Index — Continued 
 
 Alameda 
 
 Bates, E. H., 2nd Lt 47 
 
 Smyth, R. M., Maj 369 
 
 Alturas 
 Yates, F. R.. Ph. M. 3rd CI. .429 
 
 Amador 
 Rathovich, Peter, Pvt 326 
 
 Angels Camp 
 Hanna, E. G., Pvt 178 
 
 Antioch 
 
 Harding, S. L., 2nd Lt 179 
 
 Smith, F. D., Cpl 366 
 
 Bakersfield 
 Brown, Harold, Pvt 74 
 
 Berkeley 
 
 Anderson, W. N., 1st Lt 34 
 
 Bailey, H. S.. let Lt 40 
 
 Blake, Robt., 1st Lt 58 
 
 Irving, L. G., Ist Lt 206 
 
 Brawley 
 Harder, F. J., Ist Sgt 179 
 
 Colusa 
 Ballard, B. W., Cpl 42 
 
 Corona 
 Husted, C. S., Pvt 204 
 
 East Highlands 
 Tibbetts, F. J., Pvt 391 
 
 El Monte 
 Guess, John, Sgt 172 
 
 Elsimore 
 Boone, R. W., Cpl 63 
 
 Escalon 
 Thompson, C. E.. Pvt 388 
 
 Etiwanda 
 Perdew, E. E., Sgt 311 
 
 Eureka 
 Gustafson, Carl. Pvt 173 
 
 Fillmore 
 Smith, A. L., Pvt 365 
 
 Fresno 
 Mestrovitch, J. L, Sgt. 
 
 (M. of H.) 22 
 
 Robinson, A. A., 2nd Lt 337 
 
 Scialabba, Joseph, Pvt 351 
 
 Fruitvale 
 Surdez, Louis, Sgt 381 
 
 Galeta 
 Olsen, Fred, Sgt 301 
 
 Giant 
 Bateman, W. C, Ph. M. 
 
 3rd CI 47 
 
 Hawthorne 
 Allen, Leslie, Cpl 32 
 
 Hayward 
 
 Jones, A. H., 2nd Lt 
 
 Reed, A. J., Cpl 328 
 
 Healdsburg 
 Walker, Carol, Sgt 402 
 
 Hollywood 
 DeRoseU, P. L.. Pvt 121 
 
 Holtville 
 Bridenstine, Leslie, Sgt 71 
 
 Hughson 
 Boardman, G. L., Pvt 61 
 
 Imperial 
 Maddox, John, Sgt 264 
 
 Jamul 
 Follette, J. P., 1st Lt 149 
 
 Kingshurg 
 Fredlund, Victor, Pvt 153 
 
 Lemon Grove 
 Hayes, C. H., Maj 184 
 
 CALIFORNIA 
 
 Los Angeles 
 
 Adkinson, S. P., 2nd Lt 29 
 
 Alonzo, Eugene, Pvt 33 
 
 Borton, E. W., Pvt 64 
 
 Brimer, F. M., 1st Sgt 71 
 
 Brock, E. J., Sgt 72 
 
 Carter, Michael, Cpl 90 
 
 Delario, C. E., Capt 120 
 
 Dougherty, N. F., 1st Lt 129 
 
 Drees, A. J., Pvt 130 
 
 ElUott, R. P., 1st Lt 138 
 
 Fletcher, Allen, Capt 148 
 
 Helm, Lynn Jr., 1st Lt 186 
 
 Hughes, G. E., Sgt 201 
 
 Jeffers, J. N., 1st Lt 208 
 
 Liggett, H. B., 2nd Lt 242 
 
 Malcomson, B. K., 1st Sgt. . .265 
 Miller, O. F., Maj., (M. of H.). 22 
 
 Mills, B. H., Pvt 279 
 
 Nixon, G. R., 1st Lt 295 
 
 Regan, Patrick, 2nd Lt., 
 
 (M. of H.) 23 
 
 Smith, Wallace, Pvt 369 
 
 Los Gatos 
 Hopping, Floyd, Sgt 198 
 
 Maricopa 
 Markham, R. H., Pvt 268 
 
 Morgan Hill 
 Daley, P. A., Pvt 114 
 
 Mount Hamilton 
 Campbell, Douglass, Ist Lt. . . 85 
 
 National City 
 Alexander, L. A., Pvt 31 
 
 Nicolaus 
 Hansen, H. L., Cpl 178 
 
 Oakland 
 
 Carson, B. C, Mech 89 
 
 Cook, F. B., 2ndLt 105 
 
 Hermle, L. D., 1st Lt 188 
 
 Pearce, Z. W., Pvt 310 
 
 Rose, H. W., Pvt 340 
 
 Sessions, H. C, 2nd Lt 353 
 
 Vercruysse, Joseph, Pvt 399 
 
 Pasadena 
 Bower, J. R., Pvt 65 
 
 Pomona 
 Plush, L. C, 1st Lt 317 
 
 Potter Valley 
 Holmes, Charles, Pvt 195 
 
 Railroad Flat 
 Cotton, J. W., Capt 107 
 
 Redlands 
 Williams, H. M., 1st Lt 419 
 
 Reedley 
 HolUs, G. G., Cpl 195 
 
 Riverside 
 
 Craddock, J. E., Cpl 109 
 
 Webb, J. R., 2nd Lt 409 
 
 Rodeo 
 
 Slate, J. W., Cpl 364 
 
 Colton, J. S., 2nd Lt 103 
 
 Rowland, H. S., Col 200 
 
 Rath, H. G., 2nd Lt 326 
 
 Wright, E. N., Cpl 427 
 
 Sacramento 
 Zane, R. T., Capt 430 
 
 Salinas 
 Seibert, L. M., Sgt., (M.of H.) 24 
 
 San Diego 
 Carberry, James, 2nd Lt. . . . 87 
 Levas, James, Sgt 240 
 
 San Diego— Continued 
 
 Reeves, R. W., Cpl 329 
 
 Rowe. G. I., Maj 342 
 
 Webster, W. M., 1st Lt 409 
 
 WilUamson, Alfred, Pvt 420 
 
 San Francisco 
 
 Braun, Paul, Sgt 68 
 
 Chittum, W. A., Pvt 96 
 
 Craig, J. M., Col 109 
 
 Crossen, V. J., Sgt Ill 
 
 Cummings, A. D., Col 112 
 
 Curran, F. J., Cpl 113 
 
 Dabney, Milan, Pvt 114 
 
 Hammond, L. C, 1st Lt 177 
 
 Jones, CUnton, 2nd Lt 214 
 
 Katz, P. C, Sgt. (M. of H.) . . 20 
 
 Lister, J. M., Cpl 244 
 
 McDonald, J. B., Brig. Gen. .256 
 
 Marshall, A. J., Sgt 269 
 
 Murray, C. I., Ist Lt 290 
 
 O'Keefe, D. J., Cpl 300 
 
 Reggiardo, Antonio, Sgt 329 
 
 Roberts, H. W., Cpl. 
 
 (M. of H.) 24 
 
 Sargeant, B. V., 2nd Lt 346 
 
 Sembertrant, Frank, Pvt 353 
 
 Thompson, O. R., 1st Lt 389 
 
 Varney, K. R., Capt 398 
 
 Weik, I. C, IstLt 410 
 
 Whitthorne, H. S., Capt 416 
 
 Woolridge, J. W., Capt 425 
 
 San Jose 
 
 George, R. L., Cpl 161 
 
 Griffin, Robert A., Capt 170 
 
 Kee, Sing, Pvt 219 
 
 San Leandro 
 Reid, A. W., Pvt 329 
 
 Santa Ana 
 Worthy, E. T., 1st Sgt 426 
 
 Santa Barbara 
 MacArthur, Douglas, 
 
 Brig. Gen 250 
 
 Neil, A. F., Cpl 293 
 
 Thoete, G., Sgt 387 
 
 Santa Monica 
 McAlexander, U. G., 
 
 Brig. Gen 252 
 
 Sawtelle 
 Figgins, C. R., Cpl 145 
 
 Sebastopol 
 Pirinoli, Mike, Pvt 316 
 
 Springville 
 Taylor, O. R., Pvt 384 
 
 Stockton 
 Ross, K. E., Sgt 341 
 
 Ta/t 
 Richards, Samson, Cpl 332 
 
 Two Rock 
 Robertson, R. D., Sgt 337 
 
 Ukiah 
 Ball, B., Ph. M 42 
 
 Upland 
 Moore, H. C, Sgt 283 
 
 Vallejo 
 Russell, T. N., Ph. M., 2nd CI . 343 
 
 Visalia 
 Hammond, W. H., Ist Lt 177 
 
 Wildom.ar 
 Palmer, H. H., Pvt 305 
 
 Haywood 
 Jones, A. H., 2nd Lt 214 
 
 Atwood 
 Coverdell, V. A., Lt 
 
 Calhan 
 Funk, Jesse N., Private 
 (M. of H.) 
 
 .108 
 
 COLORADO 
 
 Carbondale 
 Jacobs, W. W., Pvt 207 
 
 Colorado City 
 
 Beach, William, B., Sgt 48 
 
 McConnell, W. O., Pvt 254 
 
 53S 
 
 Colorado City — Continued 
 WUey, J. E., Pvt 418 
 
 Denver 
 
 Andrew, F. L. A., Ist Lt 34 
 
 Baker, H. I., Sgt 41 
 
Geographical Index — Continued 
 
 Denver — Continued 
 
 Beatty, G. W., Sgt 50 
 
 Bushnell, T. K., 2nd Lt 82 
 
 Butterfield, O. J., Cpl 82 
 
 Chapman, E. G., Capt 95 
 
 Chiles, Marcellus H., Capt. 
 
 (M. of H.) 18 
 
 Dawson, L. H., 1st Lt 118 
 
 Dennison, Charles S., 2nd Lt. 121 
 
 Harrell, W. F., Col 180 
 
 Higgins, P. P., Sgt 190 
 
 Jenks, D. N., 1st Lt 209 
 
 Johnston, H. I., Sgt. 
 
 (M. of H.) 20 
 
 Kidd, C. C. Pvt 223 
 
 Lowry, F. B., 2nd Lt 247 
 
 Moore, W. J., Capt 284 
 
 COLORADO— Continued 
 
 Denver — Continued 
 
 Muhlenberg, F. A., Capt 288 
 
 Sheaff, D. R., Cpl 356 
 
 Smead, B. A., Maj 365 
 
 Smith, Fred S., Pvt 366 
 
 StirUng, Thomas, Cpl 377 
 
 Sundin, M. C, Pvt 381 
 
 Wickersham, J. H., 2nd Lt. 
 
 (M. of H.) 26 
 
 Durango 
 Willis, E. S., Sgt 420 
 
 Fort Collins 
 Benell, O. E., 2nd Lt 53 
 
 Seastrand, E. W , Pvt 352 
 
 Holly 
 RockweU, M. C, Pvt 338 
 
 Kit Carson 
 Comfort, W. E., Capt 103 
 
 Morrison 
 LaGraw, Elgin, Pvt 232 
 
 Norwood 
 Sullivan, W. O., 1st Lt 381 
 
 Padroni 
 Richards, E. P., Pvt 332 
 
 Pueblo 
 
 Kelly, L. P., Ist Lt 220 
 
 Werner, Bernard, Sgt 411 
 
 Rifle 
 Plummer, George, Pvt 317 
 
 Simla 
 Marshall, F. L., Cpl 269 
 
 Sopria 
 Laiminger, A. S., Pvt 232 
 
 Ansonia 
 Timm, Charles, Cpl 391 
 
 Bridgeport 
 
 Clark, P. J., Pvt 98 
 
 Collins, R. L., Sgt 102 
 
 Duly, John. Sgt 133 
 
 Frazier, W. D., 2nd Lt 153 
 
 Nickerson, S. L., Sgt 295 
 
 Wallace, A. M., Cpl 403 
 
 White. T. M.. Sgt 415 
 
 Bristol 
 Dougeneck, Francis, Cpl 128 
 
 Britain 
 Eddy. H. L., 2nd Lt 136 
 
 Center Brook 
 Tryon. Jeremiah, Pvt 394 
 
 Danbury 
 Reed, E. B., Ph. M., 2nd CI. .328 
 
 Danielson 
 Roberge, Philip, Pvt 335 
 
 Eagleville 
 McKernan, W. T., Sgt .260 
 
 East Lynne 
 Winslow, Jesse, Cpl 422 
 
 Elmwood 
 Haskin, C. R.. Wgnr 182 
 
 Fairfield 
 Casey, J. L., Sgt 91 
 
 Glastonbury 
 Carrier, W. H., 1st Lt 88 
 
 Glenbrook 
 Plumley, R. G., Capt 316 
 
 Guilford 
 Norton, E. D., Pvt 297 
 
 Hartford 
 
 Andrews, M. M., Capt 34 
 
 Dion, E. L., Pvt 125 
 
 Farrell. E. J., Pvt 143 
 
 Glynn. C. T., Cpl 165 
 
 Howard, J. L.. Lt. Col 199 
 
 Jona, Stephen, Cpl 213 
 
 Kearney, J. J., Pvt 219 
 
 Owens, J. T., 2nd Lt 304 
 
 Robinson, C. C, 2nd Lt 337 
 
 Smallyon. E. H.. Pvt 365 
 
 Twiss. J. L, Sgt 396 
 
 Walsh. James. Sgt 404 
 
 CONNECTICUT 
 
 Hartford — Continued 
 
 Westphal, A. E., 1st Lt 413 
 
 Woolf, Irving, Pvt 426 
 
 Young, E. M., 2nd Lt 429 
 
 Lakeside 
 Botelle, G. W., Pvt 64 
 
 Ldtchfield 
 Babcock, P. R., 1st Lt 39 
 
 Madison 
 Whedon, H. S., Sgt 413 
 
 Manchester 
 Ratenberg, Herbert, Sgt 326 
 
 Meriden 
 
 Birgando, W. J., Pvt 57 
 
 Budd, A. D., Lt. Col 77 
 
 Feegal, J. R., 1st Lt 144 
 
 Riecke, H. A., 1st Lt 334 
 
 Milford 
 
 Hurley, P. H., 1st Lt 204 
 
 LaCroix, O. H.. Cpl 231 
 
 Naugatu^k 
 Dolan. James, Cpl 126 
 
 New Britain 
 
 Eddy, H. L., 2nd Lt 136 
 
 Hintz, E. E., Cpl 192 
 
 Ligsukis, Frank, Mech 242 
 
 Martin, E. J., Cpl 270 
 
 Olsen, E. S., Sgt 301 
 
 Smith, T. J., Cpl 369 
 
 WUbur, T. A., Sec'y Y. M. 
 
 C. A 417 
 
 New Haven 
 
 Ahearn, Timothy, Cpl 30 
 
 Bishop, R. L., 2nd Lt 57 
 
 Brundett, C. E., Pvt 76 
 
 Butler, Richard, Pvt 82 
 
 Comfort, C. W. Jr., Maj 103 
 
 Cummings, F. J., Sgt 112 
 
 Darkoski, Wactow, Sgt 115 
 
 Dillon, John T., Sgt 124 
 
 Fury, W. H., Sgt 156 
 
 Gordon, F. P., Cpl 166 
 
 Malone, F. P., Cpl 265 
 
 Murphy, T. W., Sgt 290 
 
 O'Brien, W. H. J., 1st Lt 299 
 
 New London 
 
 Senay, C. T., Capt 353 
 
 Spencer, E. W., Sgt 372 
 
 Norfolk 
 McVicar, L. D., Sgt 263 
 
 Norwalk 
 Johnson, C. E.. Pvt 212 
 
 Rockville 
 Brigham. G. N., Cpl 71 
 
 Rocky Hill 
 Cornell. W. R., Mr. G 106 
 
 Southbury 
 Bailey, J. M., Pvt 41 
 
 South Manchester 
 
 Dilworth, James, Pvt 125 
 
 Dorey, Halstead, Col 128 
 
 Bobbins, C. A.. Ist Sgt 335 
 
 Roberts, James, Sgt 336 
 
 Thompsonville 
 Bradsnyder, Henry, Cpl 67 
 
 Torrington 
 Geer, C. W., Ist Lt 160 
 
 Warehouse Point 
 Groves, John H., Sgt 171 
 
 Waterbury 
 
 Aylward, W. B.. Cpl 39 
 
 Byron, T. F., Sgt 83 
 
 Dee, F. E., Sgt 119 
 
 Fray, J. P., Cpl 153 
 
 Gustofson, Charles, Pvt 173 
 
 Hampson, E. R., Wgnr 177 
 
 Johnson, Abe, Pvt 211 
 
 Kelly, T. P., Cpl 221 
 
 Saweuk, WiUiam, Pvt 347 
 
 Shepard, E. E., Pvt 357 
 
 Walsh, Patrick, Sgt 404 
 
 Weston, S. J., Sgt 413 
 
 West Hartford 
 Wessel, L. H. F., Pvt 412 
 
 West Haven 
 Gooding, R. L., Pvt 166 
 
 Westport 
 Gilbertie, J. E., Cpl 162 
 
 Westville 
 Cousins, J. R., 1st Lt 107 
 
 Windsor 
 Hepburn, William, Ist Lt 188 
 
 Winsted 
 Hall, H. W., Ist Lt 175 
 
 Ashland 
 O'Daniel, J. W., 2nd Lt 299 
 
 Marshalltoton 
 Temple, J. E., Pvt 385 
 
 Washington, D. C. 
 Alexander, Robert, Maj. Gen. 31 
 Allison. C. O., Sgt 32 
 
 DELAWARE 
 
 Newark 
 Ferguson. G. H.. 2nd Lt 144 
 
 WASHINGTON. D. C. 
 
 Boone. J. T.. Lt. Com 63 I 
 
 Brereton, L. H., Maj 70 
 
 Brice, A. T., 1st Lt 70 I 
 
 Wilmington 
 Amory, Thomas D., 2nd Lt.. . 33 
 Jones, LeRoy, Pvt 215 
 
 Carpentier, G. R., Chap 88 
 
 Carter, R. G., 2nd Lt 90 
 
 Chandler, H. E., Capt 94 
 
 534 
 
Geographical Index — Continued 
 
 WASHINGTON, D. C— Continued 
 
 Decarre, Alphonse, Capt 119 
 
 Dessez, Paul T., Sgn 122 
 
 Dickinson, Dwight, Asst. Sgn. 123 
 
 Dorsey, James W., Pvt 128 
 
 Dravo, Charles A., Lt. Col . . . 130 
 
 Duckstein, A. W., 1st Lt 132 
 
 Farwell, W. G., Comdr 143 
 
 Feland, Logan, Col 144 
 
 Garlington, Creswell, Lt. Col. . 158 
 
 Gill, W. T., Jr., Lt 163 
 
 Glucksman, Samuel, Pvt 164 
 
 Gordon, Erskine, Capt 166 
 
 Graham, John D., Cpl 168 
 
 Green, Donald R., Sgt 168 
 
 Gross, George, Pvt 171 
 
 Hamilton, George W., Maj . . . 176 
 
 Handy, Edward H., Pvt 177 
 
 Harris, C. D., Capt 180 
 
 Hartney, H. E., Maj 182 
 
 Hitchcock, R. W., 2nd Lt 193 
 
 Hudson, Donald, 1st Lt 201 
 
 Barlow 
 Holland, S. L., Ist Lt 195 
 
 Brandenloion 
 
 Dettre, R. H., Cpl 122 
 
 Stewart, K. P., 2nd Lt 376 
 
 Chipley 
 Pilcher, L. W., Sgt 315 
 
 Fort Myers 
 Page, R. C. M., Ist Lt 305 
 
 Jacksonville 
 
 Arnold, A. C, 1st Lt 36 
 
 Cleland, J. R. D., 1st Lt 99 
 
 Hunt, L. P., Capt 203 
 
 Israel, Frederick, 2nd Lt 206 
 
 Jewett, H. C, Col 210 
 
 Johnson, R. C, 1st Lt 212 
 
 Jones, 1st Lt 215 
 
 Kenner, A. W., Maj 222 
 
 Lamer, G. D., 1st Lt 234 
 
 Lewis, Bernard, Pvt 240 
 
 Lewis, E. E., Col 240 
 
 Lord, E. G., Pvt 246 
 
 McDaniels, J. R., Cpl 255 
 
 McKay, E. K., 2nd Lt 259 
 
 Mendelson, J. A., 1st Lt 274 
 
 Minnigerode, F. L., Lt. Col.. .280 
 Mitchell, WilUam, Brig. Gen.. 281 
 
 Morrow, H. H., Pvt 286 
 
 Newbold. C. V. P., 1st Lt. . . .294 
 
 Nolan, D. E., Brig. Gen 296 
 
 O'Donnell, P. J., 2nd Lt 300 
 
 Parker, J. H., Col 307 
 
 FLORIDA 
 
 Jacksonville — Continued 
 
 Desaussure, E. C, 1st Lt 121 
 
 Glassbrenner, F. L., Pvt 164 
 
 Harris, Roy. Pvt 181 
 
 Key West 
 Abernathy, Charles V., 
 
 2nd Lt 27 
 
 Lakeland 
 Mendenhall, F. D., Ist Lt 274 
 
 Marianna 
 BeU, W. Z., Pvt 52 
 
 Parris, W. W., Ist Lt 307 
 
 Paschal, P. C, Maj 308 
 
 Payne, I. M., Sgt 309 
 
 Peck, R. H., Col 310 
 
 Reynolds, J. N., Maj 331 
 
 Sartain, G. W., Cpl 346 
 
 Saunders, E. F., Pvt 347 
 
 Semmes, H. H., Capt 353 
 
 Shepherd, Grant, Capt 357 
 
 Smith, F. E., Lt. Col., 
 
 (M. of H.) 124 
 
 Snow, W. A., Maj 369 
 
 Somerville, B. B., Lt. Col 370 
 
 Stark, A. N., Jr., Maj 374 
 
 Taylor, Oscar, Sgt 384 
 
 Tillman, Fred A., 2nd Lt 391 
 
 Tindall, PhiUp, 1st Lt 391 
 
 Vidmer, George, Col 399 
 
 Ward, F. G., Pvt 405 
 
 Zane, E. L., Lt. Col 430 
 
 Plant City 
 Parker, G. E., 1st Lt 306 
 
 St. Petersburg 
 Morningstar, Leroy, Sgt 285 
 
 Tallahassee 
 
 Hubbard, H. G., Pvt 200 
 
 Stroman. H. H., Sgt 379 
 
 Tampa 
 
 Gillett, T. F., Pvt 163 
 
 WilUams, F. M., Capt 419 
 
 White Springs 
 Neil, H. W., 2dLt 293 
 
 Adrian 
 Gay, Luther, Pvt 160 
 
 Americus 
 Mathis, J. D., 1st Lt 272 
 
 Athens 
 Daniel, Josiah, Sgt 115 
 
 Atlanta 
 
 Allen, WiUiam Y., Pvt 32 
 
 Brown, Dilmus, Pvt 73 
 
 Carter, Frank, 1st Lt 90 
 
 Sartain, J. C, Sgt 346 
 
 Waite, R. G., 1st Lt 402 
 
 Augusta 
 
 Gresham, Frank B., Sgt 169 
 
 Lemmon, C. E., Sgt 238 
 
 Walton, Robert, Jr., Ist Lt. . .405 
 
 Baconville 
 Shrader, E. A., Pvt 359 
 
 Buena Vista 
 Munro, G. N., Capt 288 
 
 Cedartown 
 
 Carroll, R. E., Sgt 89 
 
 Garner, J. B., Sgt 158 
 
 Watkins, Homer, Maj 408 
 
 Cochran 
 Powell, Tom, Pvt 319 
 
 Columbus 
 
 Richards, W. A., 1st Lt 332 
 
 Vann, J. C, 1st Lt 398 
 
 Comer 
 Silver, Tom, Cpl 361 
 
 Commerce 
 O'Kelly, G. C, Sgt 301 
 
 Blackfoot 
 Anthony, G. W., Pvt 35 
 
 Boise 
 
 Messinger, E. J., Pvt 276 
 
 Regan, J. M., 2nd Lt 329 
 
 GEORGIA 
 
 Cordele 
 
 Shipp, B. A., Lt 358 
 
 Statham, G. B., Pvt 374 
 
 Dalton 
 
 Richards, T. R., Bglr 332 
 
 Stoker, Alexander, Sgt 377 
 
 Decatur 
 Cunningham, W. A., Capt. ... 113 
 Reeves, J. H., Col 329 
 
 Dover 
 Roos, J. J., 1st Lt 339 
 
 Cfreenville 
 Peavy, J. B., 1st Lt 310 
 
 Griffin 
 Peurifoy, J. M., Sgt 313 
 
 Hillman 
 Doyier, R. C, Pvt 130 
 
 Lafayette 
 Martin, C. A., Capt 270 
 
 Luthersville 
 Norris, Ravee, Maj 296 
 
 Macon 
 
 Barfield, H. M., 2nd Lt 44 
 
 Block, Sam, Pvt 60 
 
 Burdett, W. C, Capt 79 
 
 ColUns, W. M., Capt 102 
 
 Neel, R. H., 2d Lt 292 
 
 Wilson, R. M., Capt 421 
 
 Marietta 
 Goumas, George, Pvt 167 
 
 Mclntyre 
 Beck, J. I., Cpl 50 
 
 Milledgeville 
 
 Lingo, L. P., Lt 244 
 
 Stembridge, R. W., 1st Lt 375 
 
 IDAHO 
 
 Bonners Ferry 
 Zimmerman, A. P., Sgt 431 
 
 Caldwell 
 Adams, Samuel, 1st Lt 29 
 
 535 
 
 Millstown 
 Ellis, G. L., Sgt 138 
 
 Monticello 
 Minter, P. B., Sgt 280 
 
 Morgan 
 C alhoun, G. W., Pvt 84 
 
 Nashville 
 
 Anderson, E. E., Pvt 33 
 
 Hendricks, T. N., let Lt 187 
 
 Norman Park 
 Smith, James E., Sgt 367 
 
 Odum 
 Clary, E. S., Pvt 99 
 
 Ogeechee 
 Mincey, G. A., Cpl 279 
 
 Perry 
 Hodges, C. H., Lt. Col 193 
 
 Poulan 
 Simpson, H. P., Sgt 362 
 
 Roopville 
 Boston, WiUie, Pvt 64 
 
 Savannah 
 
 Hahn, Frederick, 2nd Lt 174 
 
 Hopkins, WilUam T., Ist Lt. .197 
 
 Hunter, F. A. D., 1st Lt 203 
 
 Lenahan, E. J., Cpl 239 
 
 Sparks 
 Purdon, T. M., Cpl 323 
 
 Stapleton 
 Raborn, John, Pvt 324 
 
 Union Point 
 
 Akins, B. A., Sgt 30 
 
 Overton, M. C, Capt 301 
 
 Waverly Hall 
 Simpson, A. B., 1st Lt 362 
 
 Granite 
 Bos, Lambert, Pvt 64 
 
 Hailey 
 Carmer, J. W., Cpl 88 
 
Geographical Index — Continued 
 
 Heyburn 
 Olaen, J. E., Pvt 302 
 
 Idaho Falls 
 West, Chester H., 1st Sgt. 
 
 (M. of H.) 25 
 
 Kellogg 
 Waltman. E. W., Cpl 405 
 
 Lewiston 
 Hill, R. C, Ist Lt 191 
 
 Mackey 
 Wernek. Ernest, Pvt 411 
 
 Alma 
 Wyatt, E. H., 2d Lt 427 
 
 Alton 
 Levis, W. E., 2nd Lt 240 
 
 Anna 
 Morris, H. C, Sgt 285 
 
 Antioch 
 Waters, J. L., Cpl 407 
 
 Argenta 
 Rodgers, Willes, Pvt 338 
 
 Arrowsmith 
 Cope, O. M., Cpl 106 
 
 Janssen, RoUa, Cpl 208 
 
 Ashtnore 
 Miller, Philip, Pvt 278 
 
 Auburn 
 Carter, W. C, Pvt 90 
 
 Avon 
 Horn, I. B., Pvt 198 
 
 Barrington 
 Sandman, L. L., Pvt 346 
 
 Batavia 
 Painsipp, A. C, Cpl 305 
 
 Bluffs 
 Beird, R. H., Pvt 51 
 
 Cairo 
 Stout, A. H., 2nd Lt 378 
 
 Canton 
 
 Crowther, O. C, Ist Lt 112 
 
 Moore, R. N., Sgt 283 
 
 Carbondale 
 Givens, F. G., Capt 164 
 
 Carrier Mills 
 
 Cummins, Fred, Pvt 113 
 
 Dalton, G. R., Bglr 115 
 
 Carrollton 
 Hillig, Harry, Pvt 192 
 
 Champaign 
 
 Bell, J. A., Sgt 152 
 
 MoUoy, W. G., 2nd Lt 281 
 
 Chicago 
 
 Adelhelm, Hugo C, Sgt 29 
 
 Allex, Jake, Cpl., 
 
 (M. of H.) 17. 32 
 
 Ammons, G. H., Sgt 33 
 
 Anderson, J. S., 1st Sgt., 
 
 (M. of H.) 17 
 
 Anderson, W. A., Pvt 34 
 
 Backley, E. J., Pvt 40 
 
 Barker, M. J., Jr., (Y. M. 
 
 C. A.) 44 
 
 Barry, Edward, Cpl 45 
 
 Beato, John, Cpl 49 
 
 Belfry, Eari, Sgt 51 
 
 Bell, Frank J., Pvt 52 
 
 Bessinger, Edward, Cpl 55 
 
 Bieryta, Michael, Pvt 56 
 
 Bird, Felix, Pvt 57 
 
 Blumenthal, Alabel, Pvt 60 
 
 Breaky, John, Sgt 68 
 
 Bremner, F. M., Pvt 69 
 
 Brocki, M., Cpl 72 
 
 Bryan, Claude, Cpl 76 
 
 Burchill, G. H., Pvt 78 
 
 IDAHO — Continued 
 
 May 
 
 Zilkey, Frank, Cpl 431 
 
 Zilkey, Guy L., Sgt 431 
 
 Murphy 
 Froman, Hjalmar, Cpl 154 
 
 Pocatello 
 McDougall, H. C, 1st Lt 256 
 
 Rexburg 
 Thorf, Abraham, Sgt 390 
 
 Rigby 
 Ball, E. W., Cpl 42 
 
 ILLINOIS 
 
 Chicago-^Jontinued 
 
 Carlson, C. G., Pvt 87 
 
 Carison, Swen, Pvt 87 
 
 Carlson, W. C, 2d Lt 88 
 
 Casaga, S. E., Sgt 91 
 
 Cecelia, Louis, Pvt 94 
 
 Chadwick, H. R., Capt 94 
 
 Cheevers, E. J., Sgt 96 
 
 Christensen, Henry, 1st Lt . . . 97 
 
 Clark, G. E., Sgt 98 
 
 Cole, C. E., Pvt 101 
 
 Cook, H. C, Pvt 105 
 
 CuUen, M. J., Cpl 112 
 
 Cunningham, O. B., Capt. . . . 113 
 
 Curtis, N. M., Cpl 113 
 
 Davis, Abel, Col 116 
 
 DeSmidt, John, Cpl 121 
 
 DeVos, P. A., Pvt 122 
 
 Digiacono, Pasquale, Pvt 124 
 
 Dillon, R. P., 1st Lt 124 
 
 Dixon, R. T., Cpl 125 
 
 Dodd, B. J., Maj 125 
 
 D'Olive, C. R., 1st Lt 126 
 
 Drechsel, George, Pvt 131 
 
 Duff, Phillip, Pvt 132 
 
 Duffy, Mark, 1st Lt 132 
 
 Dunne, C. C, Pvt 134 
 
 Erwin, W. P., 1st Lt 141 
 
 Faga, W. H., Sgt 142 
 
 Fisher, R. S., Capt 147 
 
 Flagg, D. S., Pvt 147 
 
 Fox, C. M., Capt 1.52 
 
 Francisco, John, Sgt 152 
 
 Frank, W. F., 1st Lt 152 
 
 Fuquay, James, Pvt 155 
 
 Gataino, Isaac, Cpl 159 
 
 Gibson, Ralph, Sgt 161 
 
 Gibson, T. R., Ist Lt 161 
 
 Goetler, H. Ernest, 2nd Lt. . .165 
 
 Green, D. W., 2nd Lt 168 
 
 Grey, Charles G., Capt 169 
 
 Gulbrandson, A. W., 2nd Lt. . 172 
 
 Gundelach, A. P., 1st Lt 172 
 
 Hardiman, M. J., Pvt 179 
 
 Hayes, F. K., 2nd Lt 184 
 
 Heimerdinger, Charles, 2nd Ltl86 
 
 Henry, Norman, Sgt 188 
 
 Herter, Edward, Pvt 189 
 
 Hill, F. W., Cpl 191 
 
 Hobscheid, Paul, Sgt 193 
 
 Holmes, A. P., Pvt 195 
 
 Holmes, F. B., Pvt 196 
 
 Holzman, Sidney, Pvt 196 
 
 Hoy, Henry, Pvt 200 
 
 Jacobson, WilUam, Pvt 207 
 
 James, D. S., Capt 207 
 
 Jankowski, Jan, Sgt 208 
 
 Jansen, L. B., 1st Lt 208 
 
 Jenkins, Mathew, Sgt 209 
 
 Jensen, Ingemann, Pvt 210 
 
 Johnson, S. E., Sgt 213 
 
 Jones, Harry, Cpl 214 
 
 Jordan, J. W., 2nd Lt 216 
 
 Kane, T. W., Sgt 217 
 
 Keschio, E. S., Cpl 218 
 
 536 
 
 Rupert 
 Nutting, L. H., Pvt 298 
 
 St. Anthony 
 
 Bradfield, W. E., Cpl 67 
 
 Thompson, Harold, Cpl 389 
 
 Sandpoint 
 Humbird, J. A., Capt 202 
 
 Sugar City 
 Neibaur, Thomas C, Pvt. 
 
 (M. of H.) 22 
 
 Dasch, G. W. Pvt 116 
 
 Chicago — Continued 
 
 Keane, C. W., Pvt 219 
 
 Keenan, J., Cpl 219 
 
 Keiser, H. M., 1st Lt 219 
 
 Kelly, J. J., Pvt. (M. of H.) . . 21 
 
 Kellogg, G. v., Cpl 220 
 
 KimbaU, W. G., 1st Lt 224 
 
 Koeper, F. P., Cpl 228 
 
 Koijane, F. A., Sgt 228 
 
 Korsysko, George, Pvt 229 
 
 Kostak, F. F., Pvt 229 
 
 Krueger, Arthur, Pvt 230 
 
 Lee, J. C. 1st Lt 237 
 
 Leeb, J. S., Pvt 237 
 
 Lewis. Charies, Sgt 240 
 
 Lieberman. Nathan, Cpl 242 
 
 Liljeberg, Pagnel, Pvt 242 
 
 Linskey, W. F., Pvt 244 
 
 Llewellyn, F. A., Capt 245 
 
 Loman, Borger, Pvt., 
 
 (M. of H.) 21 
 
 Lubeck, Tony, Pvt 248 
 
 Lukas, Joseph, Pvt 248 
 
 Lundegard, A. C, Pvt 248 
 
 McAndrews, Edward, Sgt .... 252 
 
 McGuire, S. C, Sgt 252 
 
 Mclntyre, Eugene, Cpl 259 
 
 McKinlock, G. A., Jr., 2nd Lt.260 
 
 McNulty, C. J., Pvt 262 
 
 Mallan, J. C, Pvt 265 
 
 Mance, S. M., Cpl 266 
 
 May, G. J., Sgt 272 
 
 Mayger, A. G., Ist Lt 273 
 
 Meyering, Wm. D., 1st Lt. . . .276 
 
 Midkiff, Holly, Sgt 277 
 
 Mikos, J. N. J., Cpl 277 
 
 Miles, John, Cpl 277 
 
 Mullen, R. H., 1st Lt 288 
 
 Myhrman, R. E., Capt 291 
 
 O'Keefe, J. J., Ist Sgt 300 
 
 O'Keefe, T. J., Cpl 301 
 
 O'Kelly, Thomas, Cpl 301 
 
 Orr, Edward, Ist Lt 303 
 
 Osborne, W. D., Lt 303 
 
 Otto, W. H., Cpl 303 
 
 Pegues, J. J., 1st Lt 311 
 
 Perkaus, Frank, Sgt 311 
 
 Perkins, E. H., Sgt 311 
 
 Peters, WiUiam, Pvt 312 
 
 Peterson, Van W., Sgt 312 
 
 Peterson, Victor, Cpl 312 
 
 Pokorny. Robert, Pvt 317 
 
 Pope, T. A., Cpl., (M. of H.) 
 
 23 318 
 Powers, E." J.,' PvV. '.'.!;!!!..'. 320 
 
 Prete, F. P., Sgt 321 
 
 Priddy, W. S., 2nd Lt 322 
 
 Priest, C. D., Chap 322 
 
 Quinn, J. J., Sgt 324 
 
 Rampsch, John, Sgt 325 
 
 Rochfort, J. J., Sgt 337 
 
 Roskowski, John, Pvt 340 
 
 Ryan. F. W., Pvt 344 
 
 Sattler. W. N., Cpl 347 
 
 Scholes, William, Sgt 349 
 
Geographical Index — Continued 
 
 Chicago — Continued 
 
 Schultz, Charles, Pvt 350 
 
 Shapiro, Eli, Cpl 3.55 
 
 Sheeran, J. J., 1st Lt 356 
 
 Shelly, Harry, Pvt 357 
 
 Smith, M. E., 1st Lt 367 
 
 Smotherman, Horace, Pvt. . . .369 
 
 Somitz, Carl, Cpl 370 
 
 Sullivan, J. J., Cpl 381 
 
 Sutherland, James, Sgt 381 
 
 Swanson, Adolph, Pvt 382 
 
 Sweeney, Patrick, Pvt 382 
 
 Ternig, J. B., Sgt 386 
 
 Troup, C. D., Pvt 394 
 
 Turner, J. A., 1st Lt 395 
 
 Vail, W. H., 1st Lt 397 
 
 Vedral, Anthony, Sgt 399 
 
 Walsh, Theodore, Pvt 404 
 
 Walsh, T. J., Sgt 404 
 
 Warfield, W. J., 1st Lt 406 
 
 Washa, J. J., Sgt 407 
 
 Waterhouse, J. R., Pvt 407 
 
 Webber, G. B., Sgt 409 
 
 Weiss, F. R., Pvt 411 
 
 White, N. C, Pvt 414 
 
 Whitson, Lester, Cpl 416 
 
 Wiberg, Alvin, Sgt 416 
 
 Wichan, Gorson, Pvt 416 
 
 Wigglesworth, Robert, Capt. .417 
 Winslow, A. F., 2nd Lt 422 
 
 ChilHcothe 
 
 Kilmer, E. A., Pvt 224 
 
 Schabinger, A. C, Cpl 348 
 
 Gourley. G. R., Sgt 167 
 
 Clayton 
 Seibel, Albert, Pvt 352 
 
 Coleta, Clyde Township 
 Flynn, J. L., Cpl 149 
 
 Collensville 
 Herman, A. W., Sgt 188 
 
 Danville 
 
 Barnes, Robert, Sgt 44 
 
 Grider. Thomas E., Pvt 169 
 
 King. F. T., Sgt 224 
 
 Ross, H. E., Maj 341 
 
 Turner, R. C, Pvt 396 
 
 Decatur 
 Krigbaum, W. L., Capt 230 
 
 DeKalb 
 Kennedy, R. R., Pvt 222 
 
 Downers Grove 
 Smith, J. F., Pvt 367 
 
 Dundee 
 Yagle, H. A., 2nd Lt 428 
 
 Dwight 
 Zappa, Steve, Pvt 430 
 
 Moline 
 Albrecht, G. W., Sgt 30 
 
 East Si. Louis 
 Ellis, M. B., Sgt. (M. of H.) . . 19 
 
 Hauss, A. M. Pvt 183 
 
 Michaelid, C. W., Pvt 277 
 
 Modrow, P. F., Pvt 281 
 
 O'Leary, J. A., Cpl 301 
 
 Edwardsville 
 McComb, S. B., Mech 254 
 
 Effingham 
 
 Austin, C. W., 1st Lt 38 
 
 Bartels, H. B., Cpl 46 
 
 Burr, J., Mech.. 81 
 
 Elizabethtown 
 Rowan, Paul C, Sgt 342 
 
 Equality 
 Rodgers, J. W., Sgt 338 
 
 Evanston 
 
 CroU, G. H.. Pvt 110 
 
 McKey, H. G., Ist Lt 260 
 
 Nottingham, N. W., Cpl 298 
 
 Sanborn, J. B., Col 345 
 
 ILLINOIS— Conimued 
 
 Evanston — Continued 
 Hoeynick, F. J., 2nd Lt 193 
 
 Fairfield 
 Turner, H. D., Sgt 395 
 
 Fairmont 
 
 Kennedy, H., Pvt 221 
 
 Woodward, W. E., Cpl 425 
 
 Galeshurg 
 Kennedy, G. M., Pvt 221 
 
 Geneva 
 McBreen, L. N., Pvt 252 
 
 Genoa 
 Brown, Bayard, 2nd Lt 73 
 
 Glencoe 
 Bartholf, H. B., 1st Lt 46 
 
 Golf 
 Winchester, E. E, Sgt 422 
 
 Goodhope 
 Hughes, W. J., Pvt 202 
 
 Granville 
 Childs, Howard, Cpl 96 
 
 Greenville 
 Merrifield, Ed., Pvt 275 
 
 Guthrie 
 Brotherton, W. E., 2nd Lt. . . 73 
 
 Hillsboro 
 Lindberg. A. W., Capt 243 
 
 Hinsdale 
 Conover, Harvey, 1st Lt 104 
 
 Ina 
 Drennon, L. H., Sgt 130 
 
 Indianola 
 Moreland, O. E., Cpl 284 
 
 Infield 
 McArty, A. L., Pvt 252 
 
 Tola 
 Pruett, Joseph, Cpl 322 
 
 luka 
 Stonecipher, Maniphe, Sgt . . . 378 
 
 Joliet 
 
 Cherry, C. E., Sgt 96 
 
 Petrovio, J. L., Cpl 313 
 
 Kampsville 
 Lumley, Z. D., Capt 248 
 
 Kansas 
 Schreech, G. W., Cpl 349 
 
 Kinmundy 
 Hanna, L. M., Pvt 178 
 
 Knoxville 
 Philblad, H. W., Cpl 314 
 
 LaGrange 
 Simon, F. J., Sgt 361 
 
 Lanark 
 
 Marsh, John, Sgt 269 
 
 Masch, John, Sgt 270 
 
 Lawrenceville 
 
 Dile, P. L., Pvt 124 
 
 Martin. C. N., Pvt 270 
 
 Lincoln 
 Holland, H. G., Pvt 195 
 
 Lockhart 
 Gasparatto, Tony, Pvt 159 
 
 Lockport 
 Howard, W. H., 1st Lt 200 
 
 Loda 
 Warner, Leo V., Capt 406 
 
 Louisville 
 Cleveland. V. A., Cpl 99 
 
 Madison 
 Wood, Dolph, Pvt 424 
 
 Marshall 
 McConnell. J. B., 2nd Lt 254 
 
 Mattoon 
 
 Capen. R. A., 1st Sgt 86 
 
 Riddle. L. S.. 1st Sgt 333 
 
 Mazon 
 Small, L. H., Pvt 365 
 
 Metropolis 
 
 Fossie. Lester, 1st Sgt 151 
 
 Possie. Lester. Sgt 319 
 
 Morris 
 
 Johnson. Silas, Sgt 212 
 
 Lindsay, R. W., Pvt 243 
 
 Mount Pulaski 
 Ryman, H. D., Capt 344 
 
 Murphysboro 
 Harrell, Raymond. Pvt 180 
 
 Naperville 
 Babst, J. J.. Chap 39 
 
 A'^ormal 
 Walton, Lonzo, Pvt 405 
 
 Norris City 
 Floyd, W. M.. Pvt 149 
 
 North Crystal Lake 
 Peterson, W. C, 2nd Lt 313 
 
 Norwood Park 
 Krum. J. E., Sgt 230 
 
 Oak Park 
 
 Aschliman, Paul. Sgt 37 
 
 Douglass, Kingman, Lt 129 
 
 Goodwillie, H. R., Sgt 166 
 
 Gray, C. A., Sgt 168 
 
 Jefferson, A. K., 1st Lt 209 
 
 Jones, William, Sgt 215 
 
 Steele, Richard, 2nd Lt 375 
 
 Oliver 
 Thomas, Everett, Bglr 388 
 
 Olney 
 
 Flocken, J. B.. Pvt 149 
 
 McMunn. R. L., 2nd Lt 262 
 
 Oquawka 
 Bailey, W. J., Pvt 41 
 
 Oregon 
 Hill, Ralym, Cpl (M. of H.) . . 20 
 
 Ottawa 
 Blankinship, J. C, Cpl 59 
 
 Parish 
 Crisp. E. M., Sgt 110 
 
 Paxton 
 
 Griswold. Ava H., 1st Sgt 171 
 
 Johnson, R. L., Pvt 212 
 
 Peterson, G. I.. Ph. M. 3rd CI . 312 
 Stine, R. W., 1st Lt 377 
 
 Pearl 
 
 Petty. W. D., Pvt 313 
 
 Smith, Sidney, Pvt 368 
 
 Pekin 
 Lohmann, L. E.. Cpl 246 
 
 Peoria 
 
 Silloway. Ralph. Pvt 361 
 
 Trager. J. W.. 2nd Lt 393 
 
 Wright, C. L.. Sgt 426 
 
 Petersburg 
 Derry. J. W.. Pvt 121 
 
 Pittsfield 
 Doocy. E. T., 2nd Lt 128 
 
 Poplar Grove 
 Giescke, L. M., Pvt 162 
 
 Quincy 
 
 Cassidy, J. D., Sgt 92 
 
 Hartung, J. A., Sgt 182 
 
 Hill, H. R., Maj 191 
 
 Markus, N. W., 2nd Lt 268 
 
 Thompson, Emmitt, Sgt 388 
 
 Woerman, August, Pvt 424 
 
 Rend 
 
 Caserta. Vincenzo. Cpl 91 
 
 Holland. R. W., Pvt 195 
 
 Ridgeway 
 Endicott. B. A., Pvt 139 
 
 River Forest 
 
 Gleason. J. W., 2nd Lt 164 
 
 Hatch, Sidney, Pvt 183 
 
 Riverside 
 Deleuw. C. E., Capt 120 
 
 Rockford 
 
 Booth. C. W.. Pvt 63 
 
 Folz, Alexander, Cpl 150 
 
 Hunter, David, Capt 203 
 
 537 
 
Geographical Index — Continued 
 
 Rockford — Continued 
 Schaffner, F. C, Ph. M. 
 
 3rd CI 348 
 
 Rock Island 
 Bregger, Thomas, Pvt 69 
 
 Roodhouae 
 Wallace, F. E., Pvt 403 
 
 Roscoe 
 Lloyd, Wilfred, Pvt 245 
 
 Rosiclare 
 Steele, W. P., Cpl 375 
 
 Salem 
 Bay. R. W., Cpl 48 
 
 Shannon 
 Elmer, C. G., 2nd Lt 139 
 
 Springfield 
 
 Davia, H. D., Bglr 117 
 
 Dickson, Harrison A., Ist Lt. . 123 
 
 Fink, W. W., Pvt 146 
 
 Heacox, H. W., Pvt 185 
 
 McCarthy, M. P., Sgt 253 
 
 St. Louis 
 Earle, W. J., Cpl 136 
 
 ILLINOIS— Conhnwed 
 
 Tulucca 
 Pozzi, William, Cpl 320 
 
 Pllin 
 Watkins, Lewis, Pvt 408 
 
 Urbana 
 Williams, W. J., Pvt 420 
 
 Daughty, J. E., Sgt 116 
 
 Verden 
 Motley, R. E, let Lt 287 
 
 Vernon 
 Meador, Ernest, Pvt 273 
 
 Vienna 
 Triplett, N. C, Mech 394 
 
 Warren 
 
 Enright, H. W., Pvt 140 
 
 Heath, F. E., Cpl 185 
 
 Murray, W. L., Cpl 290 
 
 Waiaga 
 Anderson, H. N., Sgt 33 
 
 Wayne City 
 Forth, Herman, Pvt 151 
 
 West Chicago 
 Marshall, R. W., 2nd Lt 269 
 
 West Hammond 
 Jaworski, Frank, Cpl 208 
 
 Watertown 
 Lamb, B. L., Cpl 232 
 
 Wheaton 
 
 Brooks, Charles W., Cpl 72 
 
 McKay, J. R., Ist Lt 259 
 
 Whitehall 
 Newton, H. L., Pvt 294 
 
 Wilmette 
 
 Bellows, F. D., 2nd Lt 52 
 
 Hopp, H. M., Pvt 197 
 
 Shantz, J. E., Ist Lt 355 
 
 Windson 
 Gaston, G. F., Pvt 159 
 
 Zeigler 
 Mianovich, Stanko, Cpl 276 
 
 Zion City 
 Dolan, C. L., Pvt 126 
 
 Anderson 
 
 Cook, H. W., Capt 105 
 
 Dunbeck, Charley, Capt 133 
 
 Richman, H. C, Pvt 332 
 
 Atherton 
 Yeager, C. L., Pvt 429 
 
 Back River 
 Fleischmann, F. F., Pvt 148 
 
 Batesville 
 
 Gibson, C. S., Pvt 161 
 
 Kruezman, W. A., Pvt 230 
 
 Bedford 
 
 Allen, Fred, Sgt 32 
 
 McPike, L. A., Sgt 263 
 
 Murphy, R. E., Sgt 289 
 
 Boswell 
 Scanlon, J. E., 1st Lt 348 
 
 Branchville 
 Doogs, John A., Pvt 128 
 
 Broad Ripple 
 Dickens, Benjamin, Sgt 123 
 
 Burnetts Creek 
 Marsh, H. B., 1st Lt 269 
 
 Carlisle 
 Enochs, R. P., Ist Lt 140 
 
 Chalmers 
 Carr, W. W., Maj 88 
 
 Columbia City 
 Clapp, K. S., 2nd Lt 98 
 
 Crawfordsville 
 Cohee, O. J., 1st Lt 100 
 
 Culver 
 Schueren, Dan E., Jr., 2nd Lt.350 
 
 Decatur 
 Rex, Newton, Cpl 330 
 
 Elnora 
 Ketchem, Harold, Pvt 223 
 
 Evansville 
 
 Crofts, J. A., Pvt 110 
 
 Phipps, G. T., 1st Lt 315 
 
 Fort Branch 
 Showers, W. L., Pvt 359 
 
 Fort Wayne 
 
 Baer, P. F., 1st Lt 40 
 
 Gillespie, W. L., Pvt 163 
 
 French Lick 
 
 Hagan, Luther J., Pvt 174 
 
 Wininger, Lawrence, Sgt 422 
 
 Furnessville 
 WUliams, F. G., Pvt 418 
 
 Garrett 
 CarroU, G. C, 1st Lt 89 
 
 Gary 
 Burns, Harold, IstLt 80 
 
 INDIANA 
 
 Geneva 
 Jack, D. L., Pvt 206 
 
 Grayville 
 Shelton, F. R., 1st Lt 357 
 
 Greensburg 
 
 Marlowe, F. M., Sgt 268 
 
 Rubel, A. C. Capt 342 
 
 Strin, B. T., Cpl 379 
 
 Griffith 
 Harkenrider, L. H., Pvt 180 
 
 Goshen 
 Smiley, D. F., Pvt 365 
 
 Hammond 
 
 Lietzan, J. S., Pvt 242 
 
 Weiss, A. J., Pvt 410 
 
 Harbor 
 Kowaski, Lewis, Cpl 229 
 
 Hartford City 
 Overmeyer, G. J., Cpl 304 
 
 Helmsburg 
 Seibel, H. S., Pvt 352 
 
 Howe 
 Preston, G. A., 2d Lt 321 
 
 Huntington 
 Ellet, Monroe, Pvt 138 
 
 Hobart 
 Blake, A. D., Pvt 58 
 
 Idaville 
 Stewart, B. L., Cpl 376 
 
 Indianapolis 
 
 Boyatt, Charles H., Cpl 66 
 
 Lukins, F. T., Sgt 248 
 
 Madden, R. A., Pvt 264 
 
 Monohan, F. J., Pvt 282 
 
 Schoen, K. J., Ist Lt 349 
 
 Shearer, M. E., Maj 356 
 
 Sullivan, D. W., Pvt 380 
 
 Jeffersonville 
 O'Neal, Mike, Sgt 302 
 
 Jonesboro 
 Downham, Lexie, Pvt 130 
 
 Knightstown 
 Ham, Samuel V., Col 175 
 
 Kokomo 
 
 Keptner, W. E., Capt 222 
 
 Reed, E. F., Sgt 328 
 
 Knox 
 Meyers, George, Sgt 276 
 
 LaFayette 
 
 Brown, G. V., Sgt 74 
 
 Byrns, R. A., 1st Lt 83 
 
 Higgs, H. C, Pvt 190 
 
 Piatt, C. E., Cpl 316 
 
 Lanesville 
 Meyer, Frank, Sgt 276 
 
 Lebanon 
 
 Crone, J. B., Capt Ill 
 
 Lemon, Liston E., Pvt 238 
 
 Loogootee 
 Fields, J. O., Cpl 145 
 
 Lyles 
 Fisher, A. R., 2nd Lt 147 
 
 Magnet 
 Beck, Albert, Sgt 50 
 
 Marion 
 Goldthwaite, G. A., Ist Lt 165 
 
 Michigan City 
 Holden, K. H., Ist Lt 194 
 
 New Amsterdam 
 Woodward, D. W., Capt 425 
 
 Newcastle 
 Wood, S. J., Sgt 425 
 
 Noblesville 
 Ale, John H., Ist Lt 31 
 
 Oolitic 
 Davis, G. K., Cpl 117 
 
 Osgood 
 Wagner, J. E., Cpl 401 
 
 Peru 
 Bearss, H. I., Col 49 
 
 Pittsboro 
 Linton. C. W., Cpl 244 
 
 Plymouth 
 Reeve, C. B., Ist Lt 329 
 
 Poseyville 
 Marquis. Oliver, Pvt 269 
 
 Princeton 
 Kirk, E., 2nd Lt 225 
 
 Richmond 
 Ashcraft, E. M., Pvt 37 
 
 Rockport 
 Swan, W. R., Maj 382 
 
 Sellersburg 
 Riggle, George, Pvt 334 
 
 South Bend 
 
 Genrich, Ludwig, Mech 160 
 
 Geyer, R. E., Pvt 161 
 
 Spades 
 Irrgang, Andrew, Cpl 206 
 
 Spencer 
 Cassady, T. G., 1st Lt 92 
 
 Sulphur Springs 
 
 Morris, H. D., Sgt 285 
 
 Summitville 
 SmaUey, J. W., Sgt 365 
 
 Tell City 
 Strobel, H. A., Pvt 379 
 
 538 
 
Geographical Index — Continued 
 
 Tennyson 
 Davis. C. v., Cpl 116 
 
 Terre Haute 
 Paul. H. C, Pvt 308 
 
 Valparaiso 
 Olson. J. C, Pvt 302 
 
 INDIANA— Continued 
 
 Vincennes 
 
 Dickey, Leslie J., Ist Sgt 123 
 
 Dietz, Albert, Sgt 123 
 
 Snyder, J. J., Pvt 370 
 
 Westphalia 
 Beck, C. L., Pvt 50 
 
 Wheatfield 
 Mitchell, J. B. 
 
 Whiting 
 Kleiber, W. J., 
 
 Pvt. 
 
 Pvt. 
 
 .280 
 .226 
 
 A/ton 
 Skogsburg, Vivian, Sgt 363 
 
 Albia 
 Turner, O. E., Pvt 395 
 
 Ames 
 Binkley. D. V., Pvt 56 
 
 Atlantic 
 
 Porter. E. W., 2d Lt 318 
 
 Wilken. A. C, Pvt 418 
 
 Bancroft 
 Baker, J. T., Sgt. 1st CI 41 
 
 Barnes City 
 Watts, Kenneth, Pvt 408 
 
 Beaman 
 Weatherman, Hugh, Pvt 408 
 
 Boone 
 Rule, E. J.. Sgt 343 
 
 Burlington 
 Smith, R. R., Cpl 368 
 
 Cedar Rapids 
 Schulze. R. J., Pvt 350 
 
 Centerville 
 
 Cross, Paul, Pvt Ill 
 
 Haynes, Glenn C. Capt 184 
 
 Nelson. Bernard. Sgt 293 
 
 Cherokee 
 Hart. Claude V., Sgt 181 
 
 Clarence 
 Davis. C. E., Cpl 116 
 
 Colfax 
 Hall. Jamea Norman. Capt. . . 175 
 
 Cotter 
 Blair. T. S., Cpl 58 
 
 Council Bluffs 
 
 Ford. C. M.. 2nd Lt 150 
 
 Gardiner. Kenneth. Cpl 157 
 
 Henderson, Henry, 2nd Lt . . . 187 
 
 Morgan, V. A., lat Lt 285 
 
 Schmidt, R. A., Capt 349 
 
 Creston 
 White, R. J., Ist Lt 415 
 
 Davenport 
 
 Carroll. G. A., Cpl 89 
 
 Vincent, J. A., 1st Lt 400 
 
 Decorah 
 Peterson, Helmer, Pvt 312 
 
 Demson 
 Hoffman, E. A.. Pvt 194 
 
 Des Moines 
 
 Brewer, G. S., Maj 70 
 
 Colflesh, Robert, Cpl 102 
 
 Collins, E. E., Sgt 102 
 
 Graves, J. G., Cpl 168 
 
 Jackson, R. B.. 2nd Lt 207 
 
 Phillips. Sylvester, Pvt 314 
 
 Pike, Emery J., Lt. Col., 
 
 (M. of H.) 23 
 
 West, H. A., Pvt 412 
 
 IOWA 
 
 Des Moines — Continued 
 Williams, F. L., 1st Lt 419 
 
 Dubuque 
 Spautz, Matthew, Sgt 371 
 
 Dysart 
 Gaston. P. J.. Sgt 159 
 
 Ellsworth 
 Nelson, S. J.. Sgt 294 
 
 Estherville 
 
 Hudson, Harold A., Sgt 201 
 
 WoU, Herman, Pvt 424 
 
 Fairfield 
 Hamilton, B. W., Sgt 176 
 
 Harlan 
 
 Boysen, E. J., 2nd Lt 66 
 
 Kirk, R. M., Sgt 226 
 
 Iowa Falls 
 
 Brown, Leland, Pvt 75 
 
 Hyman, W. P., 2nd Lt 204 
 
 Jefferson 
 Wilson, E. W., Sgt 421 
 
 Knoxville 
 Deeringer, Henry, Pvt 119 
 
 Madrid 
 Davis, F. C, 1st Lt 117 
 
 Makquoketa 
 Ingalls, J. J., Cpl 205 
 
 Malvern 
 Burks, C. R., Pvt 80 
 
 Mapleton 
 Bramble, E. D., Pvt 68 
 
 Marshalltown 
 Wall, E. W., 2nd Lt 403 
 
 Mason City 
 
 MacNider, Hanford, Capt 251 
 
 Schide, C. C. 2nd Lt 349 
 
 Marcus 
 Melrose, A. R.. Cpl 274 
 
 Mt. Vernon 
 Howard. C. R., 1st Lt 199 
 
 Neola 
 PhilUps, C. F., Ist Lt 314 
 
 Newton 
 Parmley, W. B., Sgt 307 
 
 North English 
 Bickford, E. E., Cpl 55 
 
 Osage 
 Lee, Carl, Pvt 237 
 
 Ottumwa 
 Nelson, O. B., 1st Lt 293 
 
 Panora 
 Evans, C. H., Pvt 141 
 
 Parley 
 Kofmehl, W. H., 2nd Lt 228 
 
 Swanger, I. V.. Cpl 382 
 
 Plainfield 
 Bushing, G. A.. Pvt 81 
 
 Postville 
 Brandt. A. F.. Cpl 68 
 
 Redfield 
 Ballard, W. D., Pvt 43 
 
 Red Oak 
 
 Casey, C. J., Capt 91 
 
 Christopher, J. C. 1st Lt. . . . 97 
 
 Lepley, J. B., Sgt 239 
 
 Ross, L. D., Maj 341 
 
 Rockwell City 
 Doty, Merl, Cpl 128 
 
 Shenandoah 
 Pease, Liberty, Pvt 310 
 
 Sioux City 
 
 Anderson, F. E., Sgt 33 
 
 Clapp, A. I., Sgt 98 
 
 Shull, L. C, 2nd Lt 359 
 
 Sioux Rapids 
 Byam, O. P., 2nd Lt 82 
 
 Soldier 
 Nelson, Adolph, Pvt 293 
 
 Spencer 
 Peterson, Holger, Cpl 312 
 
 Thurman 
 Study, M. F., Pvt 380 
 
 Wadena 
 Walters, A. L., Sgt 405 
 
 Wall Lake . 
 Lange, C. M., Pvt 233 
 
 Walnut 
 Goetsch, J., Pvt 165 
 
 Wancoma 
 Kilcher, E. J., Pvt 223 
 
 Waterloo 
 
 Becker, F. H., 2nd Lt 60 
 
 Chapman, C. W., 2nd Lt 95 
 
 Sexton, F. L.. Pvt 354 
 
 Smith. E. A.. Sgt 366 
 
 Weber, Nicklous, Pvt 409 
 
 Waukon 
 
 Clarke, G. G.. 2nd Lt 99 
 
 Kidder. H. P., 2nd Lt 223 
 
 Webster City 
 Clark, M. E., Sgt 98 
 
 West Burlington 
 Wischmeier, O. T., Pvt 423 
 
 West Cedar Rapids 
 Mobley, L. N., Sgt 281 
 
 WilliaTns 
 Wilkinson, Harold, Pvt 418 
 
 Winterset 
 Wintrode. J. H., Sgt 423 
 
 Woodbine 
 Boustead, G. R., Cpl 65 
 
 Yarmouth 
 Michaels, E. C, 1st Lt 277 
 
 Abilene 
 Ackers, D. E., 2nd Lt 28 
 
 Ada 
 Price. O. D., Pvt 321 
 
 Agricola 
 Cellar, C. M., Cpl 94 
 
 Arkansas City 
 S warts, Ralph E., Ist Lt 382 
 
 KANSAS 
 
 Atchison 
 Strain, J. F., 1st Lt 379 
 
 Athol 
 Weeds, E. H., 1st Lt 409 
 
 Atlanta 
 Petersen, Solomon, Sgt 312 
 
 Beloit 
 Hubbard, W. W.. 1st Lt 200 
 
 539 
 
 Bigelow 
 Drumm. C. M., 2nd Lt 131 
 
 Bird City 
 Noble, E. S., Cpl 296 
 
 Burlingham 
 Hopkins, G. A., Sgt 197 
 
 Bushton 
 Huebner, C. R., Lt. Col 201 
 
Geographical Index — Continued 
 
 Canton 
 Oldfield, W. A., 1st Sgt 301 
 
 Cedarvale 
 
 Dozer, O. V., Sgt 130 
 
 Ramsey, E. E., Sgt 325 
 
 Cheney 
 Kessler, E. M., Cpl 223 
 
 Clyde 
 Chartier, P. D., Pvt 95 
 
 Columbus 
 McDaniel, L. B., Sgt 255 
 
 Concordia 
 Weaver, R. E., Ist Lt 408 
 
 Crestline 
 Everson, L. L., 1st Lt 142 
 
 Dexter 
 Ward, F. B.. Pvt 405 
 
 Easton 
 Kelsey, H. R., Sgt 221 
 
 Eldorado 
 
 Greene, Don, Pvt 169 
 
 Sloan, W. E., Mech 364 
 
 Smith, Thomas, Pvt 369 
 
 Ellis 
 Plettner, A. A., Capt 316 
 
 Emporia 
 Westergren, H. O., Pvt 413 
 
 Eureka 
 Cay wood, H. T., Sgt 93 
 
 Fort Riley 
 Kilbourne, C. E., Col 223 
 
 Fort Scott 
 
 Bly, Robert, 1st Lt 61 
 
 Dugan, J. I., Pvt 133 
 
 Ware, A. F., Sgt 406 
 
 Fredonia 
 Hudson, B. S., Capt 201 
 
 Fulton 
 Gump, N. L., Pvt 172 
 
 Garland ■ 
 Albright, F. C, Capt 30 
 
 Gerard 
 Valley, Isaac, Cpl 397 
 
 Great Bend 
 Heasisen, F. A., Sgt 189 
 
 Hamilton 
 Edwards, H. F., 2nd Lt 137 
 
 Herington 
 Malone, Clayton, Sgt 265 
 
 Hill City 
 Beeby, A. E., Cpl 51 
 
 Hoxie 
 Farber, Lloyd, Cpl 143 
 
 Hutchinson 
 
 Fenton, N. D., Cpl 144 
 
 Guthrie, E. F., Sgt 173 
 
 Hood, R. B., Capt 196 
 
 Keyoyer, John, Pvt 222 
 
 KANSAS — Continued 
 
 Hutchinson — Continued 
 
 Lemmon, F. L., Lt. Col 238 
 
 Nichols, H. R., Sgt 295 
 
 RaiBngton, C. S., Pvt 325 
 
 White, L. D., 1st Sgt 414 
 
 Junction City 
 Myers, Irwin, Cpl 290 
 
 Kansas City 
 
 Coakley, J. L., Cpl 100 
 
 Dick, H. J., 2nd Lt 123 
 
 Jeffords, Paul, Cpl 209 
 
 Mallon, G. H., Capt., 
 
 (M. of H.) 22 
 
 Quck, A. H., Cpl 323 
 
 Petersen, Leonard, Pvt 312 
 
 Richmond, Lloyd, Pvt 332 
 
 Winters, Ray, Sgt 423 
 
 Lawrence 
 Birch, A. E., 2nd Lt 56 
 
 Leavenworth 
 
 Atkins, M. D., Capt 37 
 
 West, R. J., Lt. Col 412 
 
 Wahler, Richard, Pvt 401 
 
 Lebo 
 Evans, L. R., Pvt 142 
 
 Little River 
 Lanison, D. F., Pvt 233 
 
 Lincoln 
 Avery, C. D., 2nd Lt 38 
 
 Logan 
 McGee, Edward, Pvt 257 
 
 Louisburg 
 McCoy, C. T., Pvt 255 
 
 McLoulh 
 Miller, W. C, Cook 279 
 
 Macksville 
 Wilder, T. E., Cpl 417 
 
 Manhattan 
 Mudge, J. B., Jr., 1st Lt 288 
 
 Marion 
 Shahan, W. F., Cpl 354 
 
 Minneapolis 
 Ferguson, E. R., Cpl 144 
 
 Moran 
 Norton, E. C, Pvt 297 
 
 Norton 
 Shimmeall, R. M., Sgt 358 
 
 Oberlin 
 Benton, H. O., 2nd Lt 53 
 
 Ottawa 
 
 Heiken. Eilert, 1st Lt 186 
 
 Jones, E. T., Sgt 214 
 
 Oxford 
 Champeny, A. S., 1st Lt 94 
 
 Paola 
 Witt, W. S., Sgt 424 
 
 Perry 
 Segraves, V. L., Sgt 352 
 
 Pleasanton 
 Hamilton, J. W., 1st Lt 176 
 
 Quinten 
 Tomanek, F. F., Pvt 392 
 
 Rantoul 
 Seymour, Q. R., Pvt 354 
 
 Rosedale 
 Kramps, C. O., Cpl 230 
 
 Rossville 
 Hook, F. R., 1st Lt 197 
 
 Salina 
 
 Ives, E. B., 1st Lt 206 
 
 Robb, G. S., 1st Lt., 
 
 (M. of H.) 23 
 
 West, Hedford, Mech 412 
 
 St. Francis 
 
 Neitzel, A. R., Pvt 293 
 
 Scoby, O. C, Sgt 351 
 
 St. Marys 
 McVey, J. E., Pvt 263 
 
 Smith Center 
 Daniels, F. L., Cpl 115 
 
 Sterling 
 Fleeson, H. T., 1st Lt 147 
 
 Stillwell 
 Kane, Alva, Pvt 217 
 
 Thayer 
 McKay, J. W., Cpl 259 
 
 Tonganoxie 
 Mails, M. W., Pvt 265 
 
 Topeka 
 Mclntyre, John, Sgt 259 
 
 Traer 
 Gardner, G. W., Sgt 157 
 
 Troy 
 Condit, G. W., Pvt 103 
 
 Valencia 
 Moyer, Ralph, Pvt 287 
 
 Wakeeney 
 Hancock, Glen, Sgt 177 
 
 Wathena 
 Ryan, William, Ist Lt 344 
 
 Wellington 
 Polley, J. R., Pvt 317 
 
 Bleckley, E. R., 2nd Lt 59 
 
 Cassidy, H. K., Capt 92 
 
 Hopkins, Thomas, 2nd Lt 197 
 
 Kness, K. F., Pvt 227 
 
 Robins, E. W., Pvt 337 
 
 Sharp, T. V., Pvt 355 
 
 Tinsley, W. E., Pvt 392 
 
 Worden, R. L., Wgr 426 
 
 Williamstown 
 May, O. P., 2nd Lt 273 
 
 Winfield 
 Armstrong, R. M., 1st Lt. . . . 36 
 HaU, William A., Pvt 175 
 
 Ashland 
 
 Oliphant, D. A., Sgt 301 
 
 Riggsby, Robert, Pvt 334 
 
 Bond 
 Burgin, C. G., Sgt 79 
 
 Bowen 
 Brewer, J. B., Sgt 70 
 
 Bowling Chreen 
 Strahn, V. H., Maj 379 
 
 Bradsfordville 
 Cox, E. L., Pvt 108 
 
 Brownsville 
 Sanders, Pleas, Sgt 346 
 
 Buffalo 
 Durham, James E., Sgt 135 
 
 Calhoun 
 Baughn, R. O., 1st Sgt 48 
 
 KENTUCKY 
 
 Catlettsburg 
 
 Millis, J. M., 2nd Lt 279 
 
 Prout, WilUam, Pvt 322 
 
 Correll 
 Davis, L. F., Sgt 117 
 
 Dawson Springs 
 Hicks, C. L., Sgt 190 
 
 Drup Rock 
 Clarkston, Samuel, Gun. Sgt.. 99 
 
 Elkatawa 
 Wyatt, Lindon, Cpl 427 
 
 Falmouth 
 
 Courtney, James, Sgt 107 
 
 Schewer, H. G., Pvt 351 
 
 Fort Thomas 
 Cope, T. C, Maj 106 
 
 Fordsville 
 Mitchell, Clarence, Capt 280 
 
 Fordsville — Continued 
 Woodfill, Samuel, Lt., 
 
 (M. of H.) 126 
 
 Frankfort 
 Evans, E. V., 2d Lt 142 
 
 Franklin 
 Bogan, H. S., Sgt 61 
 
 Georgetown 
 Hambrick, Gordon A., Sgt 176 
 
 Glencoe 
 GuUion, Otto, Sgt 172 
 
 Golden Pond 
 Berkley, George, Sgt . 54 
 
 Hagerhill 
 Rice, Malcolm, Capt 331 
 
 Herone 
 Witten, Clarence, Pvt 424 
 
 540 
 
Geographical Index — Continued 
 
 Hemdon 
 Moorefield, Dick, 8gt 284 
 
 Hickman 
 Pursley, Earl, Pvt 323 
 
 Hiichins 
 Griffith, Walter, Pvt 170 
 
 Hopkinsmlle 
 Armistead, J. G., Cpl 36 
 
 Horse Cave 
 Blakeman, C. W., Sgt 58 
 
 Hyden 
 Sandlin, Willie, Sgt., 
 
 (M. of H.) 24 
 
 Jackson 
 Davidson, L. C., Capt 116 
 
 Kingston 
 Lake, James, Pvt 232 
 
 Latonia 
 Morgan, J. W., Cpl 285 
 
 Lee City 
 Meeks, Corbett, Sgt 274 
 
 Lexington 
 
 Eads, Lee S., Capt 135 
 
 Keller, Theodore, Sgt 220 
 
 Load 
 Osborn, Morton, Sgt 303 
 
 Louisville 
 
 Dabney, W. C, 1st Lt 114 
 
 Fleitz, M. F., Pvt 148 
 
 Melcher, E. J., Cpl 274 
 
 Simpson, R. L., 2nd Lt 362 
 
 Sullivan, J. M., Pvt 381 
 
 KENTUCKY— Con^mwed 
 
 Louisville — Continued 
 Zax, H. E., Cpl 430 
 
 Maloneton 
 
 Burke, Campbell, Capt 79 
 
 Burke, J. D., Sgt. Maj 79 
 
 Morgan County 
 Lemaster, Frank, Pvt 238 
 
 Morganfield 
 Richards, C. D., 2nd Lt 332 
 
 Nepton 
 Sapp, Ambers, Pvt 346 
 
 Newport 
 Brooks, Floyd A., Sgt 72 
 
 Owensboro 
 Stone, James E., Sgt 378 
 
 Owenton 
 Ford, F. M., Pvt 150 
 
 Paris 
 
 Howard, William, Pvt 199 
 
 Hutchcraft, R. B., Capt 204 
 
 Parksville 
 Trower, Stallard, Sgt 394 
 
 Parrott 
 Shepherd, M. H., Capt 357 
 
 Peoples 
 Mullin, R. H., Sgt 288 
 
 Peytonburg 
 Williams, J. R., Pvt 419 
 
 Pomeroyton 
 Davis, Henry, Pvt 117 
 
 Princeton 
 Koon, C. R., Pvt 229 
 
 Quintan 
 East, James, Sgt 138 
 
 Ready 
 Simpson, J. S., Sgt 362 
 
 Rosehill 
 Lawson, F. M., Cpl 236 
 
 Rush 
 Stapleton, W. A., Cpl 374 
 
 Smithfield 
 Meeks, F. V., Pvt 274 
 
 Soldier 
 Evans, Plummer, Pvt 142 
 
 Tallega 
 Combs, Steve, Cpl 103 
 
 Tarter 
 Tarter, C. M., Sgt 384 
 
 Taylorsville 
 Awbrey, Clarence, Pvt 39 
 
 Thomas 
 McCoy, Pete, Pvt 255 
 
 Tollesboro 
 Adair, R. K., Pvt 28 
 
 Valley View 
 Howard, Henry, Sgt 199 
 
 Vanceburg 
 
 Gassoway, Thomas, Cpl 159 
 
 Thacker, Edgar, Pvt 386 
 
 Versailles 
 Schoberth, R. A., 1st Lt 349 
 
 Vincent 
 Spivey, F. F., Sgt 373 
 
 Vox 
 Smith, Millard, Sgt 368 
 
 Alexandria 
 Webster, Tillman, Pvt 409 
 
 Baton Rouge 
 Moyse, Herman, 1st Lt 288 
 
 Bogalusa 
 Pine, Harry W., 2nd Lt 316 
 
 Bunkie 
 Cappell, Marvin, Capt 86 
 
 Cheneyville 
 Payne, W. J., Sgt 309 
 
 Clarks 
 Black, W. A., Pvt 57 
 
 Dutchtown 
 Landry, G. P., Sgt 233 
 
 LOUISIANA 
 
 Cutoff 
 WilUams, Wilfrid, Pvt 4 
 
 Farmerville 
 Tubbs, B. T., Pvt 394 
 
 Granville 
 Hilges, John, Sgt 191 
 
 Haynesville 
 Sale, L. L., Pvt 345 
 
 Leesville 
 Allen, A. L., Cpl 31 
 
 Levert 
 Halphen, Dewey, Pvt 175 
 
 Mitchell 
 
 Lonaider, Jules, Pvt 246 
 
 Strothers, Greene, Cpl 380 
 
 New Orleans 
 
 Adams, H. J., Sgt 28 
 
 Behan, J. P., Pvt 51 
 
 Blust, P. E., Pvt 60 
 
 Legendre, J. H., 2nd Lt 238 
 
 North Monroe 
 Quinn, Henry, Pvt 324 
 
 Point 
 Owens, Dewey, Cpl 304 
 
 White Castle 
 
 Barbier, A. J., Pvt 43 
 
 Whaley, W. P., Sgt 413 
 
 Winnsboro 
 Carroll, C. E., Cpl 89 
 
 Athens 
 Menges, B. H., Pvt 275 
 
 Augusta 
 Huff, C. R., Pvt 201 
 
 A ugusta 
 Leary, E. M., Col 236 
 
 Bangor 
 Southard, W. E., Maj 371 
 
 Bath 
 Sewall, Sumner, 1st Lt 354 
 
 Bridgeton 
 Cole, A. R., 2nd Lt 101 
 
 Brunswick 
 Parent, E. J., Pvt 306 
 
 Bucksport 
 Grindle, Ivor, Pvt 170 
 
 Calais 
 Phalen, E. F., Cpl 313 
 
 Cardinery 
 Inman, P. E., 2nd Lt 205 
 
 Caribou 
 Pendell, Elmer, Ist Lt 311 
 
 Chisholm 
 
 Dubie, Eugene, Pvt 131 
 
 Dubord, E. F., Pvt 132 
 
 MAINE 
 
 Detroit 
 Rand, G. E., 1st Lt 325 
 
 Carver, P. M., 2nd Lt 91 
 
 Dover 
 Palmer, Lester, Pvt 305 
 
 East Machias 
 Moan, R. T., Mech 281 
 
 Easton 
 Knight, Henry, Pvt 227 
 
 Enfield 
 Braungardt, LaFayette, Pvt. . 68 
 
 Fairfield 
 Klick, A. W., Sgt 226 
 
 Harrison 
 Brackett, A. C, Sgt 66 
 
 Houlton 
 
 Ayotte, E. E., Pvt 39 
 
 Barton, C. R., Sgt 46 
 
 Intervale 
 Tuttle, M. F., Pvt 396 
 
 Kittery 
 Hunter, D. A., 1st Sgt 203 
 
 Lewiston 
 Soucy, F. G., Pvt 371 
 
 541 
 
 Limestone 
 Adams, Quincy, Cpl 29 
 
 Lincoln 
 Clark, R. P., 2nd Lt 98 
 
 Lubec 
 
 Ingalls, R. L. H., Sgt 205 
 
 Stuart, A. J., Cpl 380 
 
 Machias 
 Grant, John, Ist Sgt 168 
 
 Mars Hill 
 Nightingale, H. A., Cpl 295 
 
 Mexico 
 
 McNeal, Edward, Pvt 262 
 
 Paradis, Arthur, Pvt 306 
 
 Monson 
 Lindie, E. H., Pvt 243 
 
 North Castine 
 Westcott, A. P., Pvt 412 
 
 North Vascalboro 
 Thornhill, W. P., Cpl 390 
 
 Oakfield 
 O'Dell. E. H., Pvt 299 
 
 Old Town 
 Lait, H. A., Pvt 232 
 
Geographical Index — Continued 
 
 Portland 
 
 Hamel. A. R., Capt 176 
 
 Hunton, O. E., Pvt 203 
 
 Rockland 
 Riggio, Stephen, Pvt 334 
 
 South Gorham 
 Smith, R. H. G., Ist Lt 368 
 
 MAINE — Continued 
 
 South Portland 
 Wight, H. M., Pvt 417 
 
 VanBuren 
 Dumais, Candide, Cpl 133 
 
 Waterboro 
 RamsdeU, Ralph, Cpl 325 
 
 Waterville 
 Gary, Eddie, Gpl 91 
 
 Westhrook 
 Brooks, E. P., 1st Lt 72 
 
 West Pembroke 
 Abernathy, T. J., 2nd Lt 27 
 
 Winterport 
 Littlefield, F. G., Gpl 245 
 
 Annapoli» 
 
 Loyd, L. H., Pvt 247 
 
 Starlings, P. N., Gapt 374 
 
 Baltimore 
 
 Abrams, R. W., Pvt 27 
 
 Banahan, R. F., Sgt 43 
 
 Bauernfeind, J. R., Pvt 48 
 
 Boyle, J. B., 1st Lt 66 
 
 Brown, G. L., Sgt 74 
 
 Byrne, J. J., Pvt 83 
 
 Gox, L. B., 1st Lt 108 
 
 DeBerardinis, Pietro, Pvt 118 
 
 Emory, G. H. H., Maj 139 
 
 Forrest, H. E., Sgt 151 
 
 Fuller, A. M., Sgt 154 
 
 Hatch, G. T., 2nd Lt 183 
 
 Holloway, H. L., Sgt 195 
 
 Hoppe, J. E., Sgt 197 
 
 Houston, S. H., Maj 199 
 
 Hunter, R. L , Sgt 203 
 
 Johnston, M. G., Clergyman, 
 
 Y. M. G. A 213 
 
 Kaulsky, Frank, Pvt 218 
 
 Keating, J. J., Gapt 219 
 
 Kogler, J. M., Pvt 228 
 
 Kozloski, John, Pvt 229 
 
 Landstreet, R. S., 1st Lt 233 
 
 Madsen, H. E., Sgt 264 
 
 Mannion, J. F., Sgt 267 
 
 Mattfeldt, G. O., 1st Lt 272 
 
 Merrick, R. G., 1st Lt 275 
 
 Murphy, W. M., Pvt 290 
 
 Pincoflfa, Maurice, Gapt 316 
 
 Rafalsky, N., Sgt 324 
 
 Redwood, G. B., 1st Lt 327 
 
 RUey, Raymond, Pvt 334 
 
 Rosenfield, Merrill, Ist Lt 340 
 
 MARYLAND 
 
 Baltimore — Continued 
 
 Smith, P. F., Pvt 368 
 
 Spafford, J. H., 1st Lt 371 
 
 Stewart, W. G., Pvt 377 
 
 Streb, T. F., Pvt 380 
 
 Tennyson, J. E., Gpl 386 
 
 Tracy, J. F., Sgt 393 
 
 Walsh, R. J., Gpl 404 
 
 Bel Air 
 Webb, H. L., 1st Lt 409 
 
 Bloomington 
 Kline, Orval, 2nd Lt 227 
 
 Cambridge 
 
 Barber, H. A., 1st Lt 43 
 
 Horseman, Garl, Sgt 198 
 
 Miller, J. R., Pvt 278 
 
 Smith, H. D., Gpl 366 
 
 Cum.berland 
 Ruhl, G. E., Pvt 342 
 
 Dawson 
 Glark, H. G., Sgt 98 
 
 Easton 
 
 Ayers, John, Gpl 39 
 
 Bateman, H. E., 1st Lt 47 
 
 Tilgham, G. H., Gapt 391 
 
 Elkton 
 Ferry, Bradford, Pvt 145 
 
 Fairfield 
 Youngbar, Andy, Pvt 430 
 
 Federalsburg 
 Noble, A. H., 1st Lt 296 
 
 Forest Glen 
 Thompson, G. R., 1st Lt 389 
 
 Frederick 
 Dunsing, G. L. A., Gpl 135 
 
 Frostburg 
 Bevan, Stanley, Sgt 55 
 
 Germantown 
 Walters, John, Pvt 405 
 
 Govans 
 McGainey, H. P., Sgt 257 
 
 Hagerstown 
 
 Biser, J. L., Pvt 57 
 
 Brown, J. D., Sgt 75 
 
 McKibbin, J. M., Gapt 260 
 
 Smith, R. G., Mech 368 
 
 Halethorpe 
 Hulbert. H. L., Mr. G 202 
 
 Howardsville 
 GulUson, J. E., Lt. Gol 112 
 
 Kensington 
 Saxon, J. W., Sgt 347 
 
 Laurel 
 Schooley, H. T., Gpl 349 
 
 Mt. Washington 
 WilUamson, P. H., 1st Lt. . . .420 
 
 Perryman 
 Michael, W. H., Lt. Gom 276 
 
 Port Deposit 
 
 Rice, W. M., Gpl 331 
 
 Simmers, Leroy, Pvt 361 
 
 Princess Anne 
 Renshaw, Leonard, Gpl 330 
 
 Principio Furnace 
 McGuirk, Harry, Gpl 258 
 
 Salisbury 
 
 Butler, William, Sgt 82 
 
 White, E. R., Sgt 414 
 
 Swanton 
 Wilt, P. W., Pvt 422 
 
 Thurmont 
 Hitchens, E. W., Sgt 193 
 
 Wingate 
 Insley, H. B., Pvt 205 
 
 Abington 
 McPherson, Henry, Gpl 262 
 
 Adams 
 Bard, F. G., Sgt 44 
 
 Agawam 
 Buckley, H. R., 1st Lt 77 
 
 Allston 
 Lutz, J. D., Gpl 249 
 
 Amesbury 
 Proctor, H. F., Pvt 322 
 
 Amherst 
 Parke, L. S., Pvt 306 
 
 Andover 
 Garter, T. E., 2nd Lt 90 
 
 Arlington 
 
 Harwood, F. M., Pvt 182 
 
 Robart, R. W., 2nd Lt 335 
 
 Attleboro 
 
 Lyons, W. F., Pvt 250 
 
 Olsen, Harold, Gpl 301 
 
 Auburndale 
 Edmunds, Edward, Jr., Gapt.. 137 
 
 Avon 
 Whiting, G. W., Pvt 415 
 
 Belmont 
 
 Grimes, E. B., 2nd Lt 170 
 
 Payne, G. G., Ist Lt 309 
 
 MASSACHUSETTS 
 
 Bedford 
 Saurman, H. S., Pvt 347 
 
 Beverly 
 
 Gillis, A. J., Gpl 163 
 
 Upton, T. A., Gpl 396 
 
 Boston 
 
 Ames. Oliver, Jr., 2nd Lt 33 
 
 Angier, A. E., 1st Lt 35 
 
 Austin, F. R., 1st Lt 38 
 
 Blanchard, Harold, Maj 59 
 
 Brickley, D. J., 1st Lt 70 
 
 Garter, E. A., 2nd Lt 90 
 
 GooUdge, Hamilton, Gapt. . . . 105 
 
 Courtney, Gerald, 2nd Lt 107 
 
 Craven, W. J., Pvt 109 
 
 Crawford, GUfiford, Pvt 109 
 
 Cropeau, L. J., Pvt Ill 
 
 Dexter, A. L., 1st Lt 122 
 
 Dilboy, George, Pvt., 
 
 (M. of H.) 18 
 
 Docx, F. J., Gpl 125 
 
 Dunne, J. T., Cpl 134 
 
 Goltra, J. v., 1st Lt 165 
 
 Harwood, R. W., 2nd Lt 182 
 
 Howe, G. P., 1st Lt 200 
 
 Jager, Holger, Cpl 207 
 
 Kenney, G. G., 1st Lt 222 
 
 542 
 
 Boston — Continued 
 
 Kjellberg, John, 2nd Lt 226 
 
 Lane, E. L., Pvt 233 
 
 Leonard, M. G., Ist Lt 239 
 
 McCormack, A. L., 2nd Lt. . .254 
 
 Marino, Charles, Pvt 268 
 
 Mayne, John, Pvt 273 
 
 Medeiros, F. L., Sgt 274 
 
 Miller, Charles, Pvt 278 
 
 Patton, G. S., Gol 308 
 
 Perkins, Michael, Pvt., 
 
 (M. of H.) 23 
 
 Putnam, D. E., 1st Lt 323 
 
 Raymond, R. F., 1st Lt 327 
 
 Ryan, T. A., Pvt 344 
 
 Scionti, Louis, Sgt 351 
 
 Wilson, Harvey, 2nd Lt 421 
 
 Wood, A. P., 2nd Lt 424 
 
 Brighton 
 
 Fogg, P. D., 1st Lt 149 
 
 Spinney, G. J., Gpl 373 
 
 Brockton 
 
 Bradford, J. W., Sgt 67 
 
 Buchanan, M. G., 2nd Lt. . . . 77 
 
 Burgh, D. T., Chap 79 
 
 Canavan, Patrick, Pvt 86 
 
 Davis, W. R., Pvt 118 
 
Geographical Index — Continued 
 
 MASSACHUSETTS— Conhnued 
 
 Brookline 
 
 Beard, Cornelius, Capt 49 
 
 Beaton, Stanley, Sgt 49 
 
 Cole, E. B., Maj 101 
 
 Furness, Thomas, Lt 155 
 
 James, Benjamin, Sgt 207 
 
 McGrath, H. J., 2nd Lt 258 
 
 Ricker, M. W., 1st Lt 333 
 
 Wright, C. E., 1st Lt 426 
 
 Cambridge 
 
 Dearing, V. A., 2nd Lt 118 
 
 Gannon, J. J., Pvt 157 
 
 Hoyt, R. A., Cpl 200 
 
 Knowles, James, Jr., 1st Lt. . .227 
 
 McDowell, E. E., 2nd Lt 256 
 
 Merrimon, Clifton, Cpl 275 
 
 Nash, A. C, Pvt 292 
 
 Nickles, E. E., Sgt 295 
 
 Sweet, Walter, 2nd Lt 383 
 
 Thomson, J. C, Pvt 390 
 
 Wallis, J. E., Jr., Capt 403 
 
 Wesselhoeft, Conrad, Capt. . .412 
 
 Wheat, H. R., Capt 413 
 
 Wheeler, A. E., Sgt 413 
 
 Campello 
 Windsor, M. R., Cpl 422 
 
 Careyville 
 Dion, A. J., 1st Sgt 125 
 
 C harlestown 
 
 DeCota, Joseph, Sgt 119 
 
 Longfield, S. F., Cpl 246 
 
 Chelsea 
 
 Silverman, Hyman, Cpl 361 
 
 Whitehead, Frank, Capt 415 
 
 Yabovitz, Benjamin, Pvt 428 
 
 Cherry Valley 
 Mongeau, H. J., Cpl 282 
 
 Concord 
 
 Beane, J. D., 1st Lt 49 
 
 Coolidge, Edmund, Pvt 105 
 
 Johnson, C. B., Jr., Sgt 211 
 
 Concord Junction 
 Elmes, C. H., 2nd Lt 139 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 Bush, H. L., 1st Sgt 81 
 
 Farrant, O. C, Sgt 143 
 
 Griswold, C. J., Pvt 171 
 
 Higgins, Westra, Sgt 190 
 
 Kearns, T. W., 1st Lt 219 
 
 Lanergan, J. F.. Pvt 233 
 
 Lee, C. F., Maj 237 
 
 O'Connor, Daniel, Sgt 299 
 
 O'Neill, F. P.. 2nd Lt 302 
 
 Turners, W. B., Ist Lt. 
 
 (M. of H.) 25 
 
 East Boston 
 
 McArdle, A. H., Pvt 252 
 
 Rooney, P. N. A., 1st Lt 339 
 
 Sims, W. L., Pvt 363 
 
 Sinatra, Marion, Pvt 363 
 
 Turrill, J. S., Lt. Col 396 
 
 Easthampton 
 
 Munroe, George, Pvt 288 
 
 Page, A. W., Pvt .304 
 
 East Jordan 
 Goodman, Lionel, Pvt 166 
 
 East Pepperell 
 Healey, Jeremiah, Sgt 185 
 
 East Saugus 
 Mazzoni, Louis, Pvt 273 
 
 Everett 
 
 Lund, C. S., Pvt 248 
 
 Wehner, J. F., 1st Lt 410 
 
 Fall River 
 
 Callard, Arthur, Pvt 84 
 
 Clermont, J. R., Pvt 99 
 
 Crompton, W. H., Sgt HI 
 
 Desrechers, Rodolphe, Pvt. . . 122 
 
 Garside, H. P., Pvt 158 
 
 Griffin, M. G., Ist Lt 170 
 
 Fall River — Continued 
 
 McCoy, James, Capt 225 
 
 Thornley, J. R., Cpl 390 
 
 Fitchburg 
 
 Bresnahan, T. F., 1st Lt 70 
 
 Boucher, Adelarde, Pvt 64 
 
 Howe, M. W., Capt 200 
 
 McGuirl, Bernard, Cpl 258 
 
 Murphy, E. F., Cpl 289 
 
 Sturtevant, W. H., Cpl 380 
 
 FlOT€7lC6 
 
 Mansfield, J. R., Sgt 267 
 
 Forestdale 
 Dooley, J. J., Sgt 128 
 
 Forest Hill 
 Walsh, J. G., Pvt 404 
 
 Framingham Center 
 
 Brooks, A. R., 2nd Lt 72 
 
 Carlson, G. H., Sgt 87 
 
 Murray, Robinson, Capt 290 
 
 Stenson, C. H., Pvt 375 
 
 Franklin 
 Bassett, W. S., Cpl 46 
 
 Gardner 
 LeClair, Arthur, Cpl 236 
 
 Gloucester 
 Wass, L. S., Capt 407 
 
 Greenfield 
 Jacques, L. P. T., Sgt 207 
 
 Hall 
 Ross, D. R., Pvt 340 
 
 Haverhill 
 
 Blanchard, W. H., Cpl 59 
 
 Hayes, Joseph, 2nd Lt 184 
 
 Sprague, Chandler, 1st Lt. . . .373 
 
 Haydenville 
 Purrington, A. C, 2nd Lt 323 
 
 Holbrook 
 McNeece, J. H., Pvt 262 
 
 Holyoke 
 
 Brosnahan, D. T., Pvt 73 
 
 Hussey, John, Sgt 204 
 
 Hyde Park 
 
 Nourse, W. H., Sgt 298 
 
 Winchenbaugh, Wolcott, Cpl.. 422 
 
 Ipswich 
 Trimble, D. N., Sgt 394 
 
 Jamaica Plains 
 
 Madden, David, Sgt 264 
 
 O'Connell, Michael, Cpl 299 
 
 Laurel 
 Stainton, M. E., 2nd Lt 374 
 
 Lawrence 
 
 Alekno, Frank, Pvt 31 
 
 Casey, J. M., Sgt 92 
 
 Custeau, Odilon, Cpl 114 
 
 Thibodeau, J. A., Mech 387 
 
 Leominster 
 Kirkpatrick, Clifford, Pvt .... 226 
 Lawless, E. K., Rgt. Sgt. Maj . 235 
 Parker, D. M., Cpl 306 
 
 Lowell 
 
 Cahill, W. J., Pvt 84 
 
 Genest, P. P., Mech 160 
 
 Lavoie, L. J., Cpl 235 
 
 MacBrayne, W. C, 1st Lt 250 
 
 McNerney, E. J., Sgt 262 
 
 MoUoy, J. A., Lt 281 
 
 Lynn 
 
 Barrows, A. E., Pvt 45 
 
 Devlin, B. J., Pvt 122 
 
 Hardy, H. A., Pvt 179 
 
 Ryans, Robert, Sgt 344 
 
 Stone, E. A., 2nd Lt 378 
 
 Lyonsville 
 McGuire, E. R., Sgt 258 
 
 Maiden 
 
 Breslin, J. E., 2nd Lt 70 
 
 Dublinsky, Morris, Pvt 131 
 
 Harris, W. L., Cpl 181 
 
 543 
 
 Maiden — Continued 
 
 Hurley, F. E., Cpl 204 
 
 Jardine, D. F., 1st Sgt 208 
 
 Kelley, A. J., Cpl 220 
 
 Madore, J. J., Pvt 264 
 
 Rounds, H. E., Pvt 341 
 
 Manchester 
 Mclntyre, Donald, 2nd Lt. . .259 
 Mitchell, John, Capt 280 
 
 Mansfield 
 Howe, H. R., 1st Lt 200 
 
 Marlboro 
 Laviolette, H. J., Pvt 235 
 
 Medford 
 
 Fahey, J. H.. Sgt 142 
 
 Hellmann, C. F., Pvt 186 
 
 Melrose 
 
 Baker, D. B., 1st Lt 41 
 
 Goodridge, G. L., Capt 166 
 
 Mendon 
 Darling, H. C, 2nd Lt 115 
 
 Metheum 
 Blythe, W. J.„ 1st Lt 61 
 
 Midway 
 Neelon, R. V., 1st Sgt 292 
 
 Millbury 
 Blanchette, E. W., Cpl 59 
 
 Milton 
 Joe, C. B., Sgt 210 
 
 Murphy, J. D., Lt. Col 289 
 
 Needham. 
 
 Brownville, C. G., Pvt 76 
 
 Cohen, Abraham, Pvt 101 
 
 Johns, S. H., Pvt 211 
 
 New Bedford 
 
 Dollard, W. B., Pvt 126 
 
 Pedro, J. C, Pvt 310 
 
 Ramsey, Henry, 1st Sgt 325 
 
 Vieira, Henry, Pvt 400 
 
 Viera, J. N., Pvt 400 
 
 Waskiewic, Joseph, Pvt 407 
 
 N ewburyport 
 
 Conway, James, Pvt 104 
 
 Dulevitz, F. C, Pvt 133 
 
 Newton 
 
 Boughan, J. F., Pvt 64 
 
 Manning, J. R., Pvt 266 
 
 Newton Center 
 
 Robinson, F. N., Sgt 337 
 
 Siebert, E. T., Cpl 360 
 
 Webster, H. B., Maj 409 
 
 North Adams 
 
 Belanger, E. A., Pvt 51 
 
 Blair, J. E., Pvt 58 
 
 Mclntyre, J. B., 1st Lt 259 
 
 Witherell, W. R., 1st Lt 423 
 
 Northampton 
 
 Lane, L. M., Pvt 233 
 
 Lee, A. P., Pvt 237 
 
 North Andover 
 Patrick, W. E., Chap 308 
 
 North Oxford 
 Lagassey, Napoleon, Pvt 232 
 
 Norton 
 Healy, H. A., 2nd Lt 185 
 
 Peabody 
 Doyle, J. J., Cpl 130 
 
 Pittsfield 
 
 Reynolds, J., Pvt 331 
 
 Whittlesey, C. W., Lt. Col., 
 
 (M. of H.) 25 
 
 Plymouth 
 
 Holtz, Adolph, Pvt 196 
 
 St. George, Emery, 1st Lt. . . .345 
 Shoman, Maurice, Pvt 359 
 
 Portsmouth 
 Plummer, C. W., 2nd Lt 317 
 
 Quincy 
 Leavell, J. H., Capt 236 
 
Geographical Index — Continued 
 
 MASSACHUSETT&— Continued 
 
 Revere 
 
 Achenback, Max, Pvt 27 
 
 Brown, J. E., Cpl 74 
 
 Haynes, William. Cpl 184 
 
 McNulty, John, Sgt 262 
 
 Rockland 
 
 Gushing, F. R, Sgt 114 
 
 Dunn, J. H., Capt 134 
 
 Roslindale 
 Linton, F. M., lat Lt 244 
 
 Rowley 
 Torrey, N. L., Pvt 392 
 
 Roxbury 
 
 Brown W. J., Cpl 76 
 
 Craven, F. P., Pvt 109 
 
 Korman, F. A., Pvt 229 
 
 Macaulev, M. A., Pvt 263 
 
 Rockford, Patrick, Pvt 337 
 
 Rudyard 
 Jarvi, E. I., Mech 208 
 
 Saginaw 
 
 Clay, Fred, Cpl 99 
 
 VanAllen, C. R., Pvt 397 
 
 Zimmer, John, Pvt 431 
 
 Salem 
 Davis, C. A., Maj 116 
 
 Somerville 
 
 Barrett, H. W., 2nd Lt 45 
 
 Foss, S. C, Pvt 151 
 
 Giroux, E. A., 1st Lt 164 
 
 Kimball, R E., Pvt 224 
 
 Rutherford, Pvt 344 
 
 Springfield 
 
 Barrows, C. E., Pvt 45 
 
 Bolack, W. F., Mech 62 
 
 Dodge, C. M., 2nd Lt 126 
 
 Elliot, C. R., Lt. Col 138 
 
 Fitzgerald, H. P., Pvt 147 
 
 GraveUne, F. C, Sgt 168 
 
 McCann, W. J., Pvt 253 
 
 McCoUum, Joseph, Wgr 254 
 
 Marquette, L. F., Cpl 269 
 
 Norton, J. H., Capt 297 
 
 Offinger, E. C, Capt 300 
 
 Perkins, B. R., Pvt 311 
 
 Rideout, P. A., 1st Lt 333 
 
 Tolken, J. W., 2nd Lt 392 
 
 Algonac 
 Morrow, W. M., Col 286 
 
 Allegan 
 Thrall, Harry, Pvt 390 
 
 Alpena 
 
 Stevens, Levi, 1st Lt 376 
 
 Weine, W. F., 1st Lt 410 
 
 Alto 
 Kryzykwa, A. S., Pvt 231 
 
 Ann Harbor 
 Whitney, R. L., Pvt 416 
 
 Atlanta 
 Stein. F. C, Cpl 375 
 
 Atlantic Mine 
 Heikinen. John, Pvt 186 
 
 Axin 
 Morgan. H. E.. Pvt 285 
 
 Bad Axe 
 Hendershot. Ford, Cpl 187 
 
 Baltic 
 DeCaire. George, Bglr 119 
 
 Bangor 
 Shipman, S. V., Pvt 358 
 
 Battle Creek 
 O'Connell, A. L., Pvt 299 
 
 Bay City 
 
 Kiah, M. J., Cpl 223 
 
 McMorria, W. R., Capt 261 
 
 Mansfield, T. B., Cpl 267 
 
 St. James, Leonard, Pvt 345 
 
 Schultz, F. M., Cpl 350 
 
 Springfield — Continued 
 Watkins, G. F., 2nd Lt 408 
 
 South Boston 
 
 Batten, H. A., Cpl 47 
 
 Fowler, E. C, 1st Lt 152 
 
 Grady, J. J., Pvt 167 
 
 Hines. P. H., 1st Lt 192 
 
 McDonough, J. F.. Cpl 256 
 
 Perkins, M. J., Pvt., 
 
 (M. of H.) 23 
 
 Roach, J. J., 1st Lt 335 
 
 South Lancaster 
 Tread way, W. W., 2nd Lt 393 
 
 Stoneham 
 Stone, O. L., Cpl 378 
 
 Stoughton 
 Maragha, Batista, Pvt 267 
 
 Swampscott 
 Warner, D. D., 1st Lt 406 
 
 Taunton 
 Conaty, C. C, Chap 103 
 
 Topsfield 
 Lake, C. W., Cpl 232 
 
 Wakefield 
 
 DuBois, V. A., Cpl 132 
 
 Richardson, C. E.. Pvt 332 
 
 Waltham 
 
 Cain. Charles, Cpl 84 
 
 Clasby, D. J., Pvt 99 
 
 Courtney, J. J., Sgt 107 
 
 Furbush, G. W., Jr., 1st Lt. . . 155 
 
 Hansen, A. A. Capt 178 
 
 Hedlund, Fritz, Pvt 185 
 
 McGowan. J., Sgt 258 
 
 Nimmo. W. T., Sgt 295 
 
 Ware 
 West, Henry, Sgt 412 
 
 Ward Hill 
 Heckman, J. H., Ist Lt 185 
 
 Watertown 
 Carrole, Ahck, Pvt 88 
 
 Webster 
 
 Guenther, C. L., Pvt 172 
 
 Parent, J. C, Pvt 306 
 
 Rindeau, A. J., Gun. Sgt 334 
 
 Wellesley 
 Alexander. A. H.. 1st Lt 31 
 
 MICHIGAN 
 
 Benton Harbor 
 
 Schairer, J. B., Pvt 348 
 
 Rundquiat, O. A., Sgt 343 
 
 Sack, William. 1st Sgt 345 
 
 Blissfield 
 Rogers. V. E.. 2nd Lt 339 
 
 Bridgman 
 Christenson. W. T.. Sgt 97 
 
 Cadillac 
 Paulson, Arthur, Sgt 309 
 
 Caledonia 
 Cook, R. R., Sgt 105 
 
 Calumet 
 
 Chayle, J. A.. Pvt 95 
 
 Jackson, James. Sgt 207 
 
 Lisa. J. R.. 1st Lt 244 
 
 Strucel. Peter, Sgt 380 
 
 Wilson, Merritt, 1st Lt 421 
 
 Carland 
 Devereaux, H. J., Pvt 122 
 
 Cedar Springs 
 Hill, Glen, Pvt 191 
 
 Clarklake 
 Blossom, Lynn, Pvt 60 
 
 Corunna 
 Vibbert, E. T.. Pvt 399 
 
 Detroit 
 
 Andre, C. H., 1st Lt 34 
 
 Bouchard, J. A., Sgt 64 
 
 Brennan, E. W., Cpl 69 
 
 Callewaert, Alberis, Pvt 85 
 
 544 
 
 Westboro 
 Stowell, E. B., Cpl 379 
 
 West Brookfield 
 Warfield, A. H., Sgt 406 
 
 Westfield 
 
 Minelga, Frank, Pvt 279 
 
 Taylor, L. H., Pvt 384 
 
 Westford 
 Binknell, L. A., Sgt 56 
 
 West Lynn 
 Casey, John, Sgt 91 
 
 West Roxbury 
 Toy, C. S., Pvt 393 
 
 West Somerville 
 MacEIIigott, G. H., 1st Lt. . .250 
 Martell, J. G., 1st Lt 270 
 
 West Springfield 
 Meffin, J. D., Cpl 274 
 
 Williamsburg 
 Maslosky, John, Pvt 271 
 
 Williamstown Station 
 
 Gagnier, Charles, Pvt 156 
 
 Gaynier, C. E., Pvt 160 
 
 Winchester 
 
 Huntley, J. R., Pvt 203 
 
 Kinsley, W. E., 2nd Lt 225 
 
 Winston Salem 
 Jordan, J. O., Pvt 216 
 
 Winthrop 
 
 Griffin, H. Q., 2nd Lt 170 
 
 Lyng, A. E., Gun. Sgt 249 
 
 Woburn 
 Campbell, G. A., Capt 85 
 
 Worcester 
 
 Eaton, S. S., Capt 136 
 
 Foley, T. F., Capt 149 
 
 Jones, G. W.. 1st Lt 214 
 
 Makas, S. N.. Pvt 265 
 
 Mellen, C. E., Pvt 274 
 
 Mazurkevczk, Stanley, Pvt. . .273 
 
 PoUinger, Frank, Pvt 317 
 
 Roy, J. W., Bglr 342 
 
 St. George, Raymond, Pvt. . .345 
 
 Sanderson, E. H., Cpl 346 
 
 Signor, H. L., Pvt 360 
 
 Smith, W. L., 1st Lt 369 
 
 Zambrycyski, Alexander, Pvt . 430 
 
 Detroit — Continued 
 
 Cathcart, J. O., Maj 93 
 
 Cavenaugh, H. L., Col 93 
 
 Cone, Ben, Cpl 103 
 
 Connette, Fred, Pvt 104 
 
 Cross, H. A., Cpl Ill 
 
 Curnow. E. M., Cpl 113 
 
 Dolce, L. C, Cpl 126 
 
 Foley, Harry, Pvt 149 
 
 Follis, Charles, Capt 149 
 
 Furlong, H. A., 1st Lt., 
 
 (M. of H.) 19, 155 
 
 Gariepy, T. T., Cpl 158 
 
 Genicke, Raymond. Pvt 160 
 
 Hawks, Emery, Sgt 184 
 
 Hechtl, A. L., Sgt 185 
 
 Hix, J. C, Pvt 193 
 
 Kaminski, Mike, Pvt 217 
 
 Kerr, A. A., Pvt 222 
 
 Ivilroy, L. B., Pvt 224 
 
 Labuhn, E. C, 2nd Lt 231 
 
 Lidwell, Edward, Pvt 242 
 
 Luzenski, Wilham, Sgt 249 
 
 MacDougall, A. J., Capt 250 
 
 Mack, Wilham, Capt 264 
 
 Manton, W. W., Capt 267 
 
 Miller, Bryan, Pvt 278 
 
 Morehead, Herbert, Sgt 284 
 
 Murphy, J. H., 1st Lt 289 
 
 Plauman, Herman, Pvt 316 
 
 Postmoy, Alexander, Cpl 319 
 
Geographical Index — Continued 
 
 Detroit — Continued 
 
 Snowden, Samuel, Sgt 369 
 
 Todd, Harold, Gun. Sgt 392 
 
 Voorhees, G. C., Pvt 401 
 
 Weichmann, W. H., Cpl 410 
 
 Wilson, H. P., Pvt 421 
 
 Zech, C. H., Pvt 430 
 
 Dowagiac 
 Porter, K. L., 2nd Lt 318 
 
 Elkton 
 Rice, E. v., Pvt 331 
 
 Ellsworth 
 Chellis, W. L., Sgt 96 
 
 Escanaba 
 Holzgrebe, William, Pvt 196 
 
 Evart 
 Shore, Laurel, Cpl 359 
 
 Flint 
 
 Allen, G. P., 1st Lt 32 
 
 Blackinton, G. W., Lt. Col. . . 58 
 
 Brittain, W. S., 2nd Lt 71 
 
 Burleigh, Nelson, Pvt 80 
 
 Campbell, M. H., Band Sgt. . . 86 
 
 Henry, Raymond, Cpl 188 
 
 MacFarling, George, Pvt 251 
 
 Schultheis, B. A., Pvt 350 
 
 Wilson, G. M., Maj 421 
 
 Franklin Mine, Houghton County 
 Helikson, Frank, Pvt 186 
 
 Fountain 
 Hulett, Forrest, Pvt 202 
 
 Fruitport 
 Zavitz, A. M., Sgt 430 
 
 Goetzville 
 Postula, J. I., Sgt 319 
 
 Gould City 
 Belongea, W. A., Cpl 52 
 
 Grand Rapids 
 
 Cunningham, C. E., Sgt 113 
 
 Ferguson, Dougald, Sgt 144 
 
 Kromer, C. C, Cpl 230 
 
 Kuzie, H. E., Cpl 231 
 
 McNaughton, H. D., Capt. . .262 
 
 Marek, F. S., Cpl 268 
 
 Rassmussen, Carl, Pvt 326 
 
 Salik, Alexander. Sgt 345 
 
 Smith, Nicholas, Sgt 368 
 
 Steede, W. J., Pvt 374 
 
 Van't Hof, Bernard, 1st Lt. . .398 
 Zeldam, J. J., Pvt 431 
 
 Grandville 
 Wescott, I. I., Sgt 412 
 
 Harbor Springs 
 Cornell, Elmo, Cpl 106 
 
 Hart 
 Williams, P. J., Jr., Pvt 419 
 
 Highland Park 
 
 Hurst, W. E., Pvt 204 
 
 Waite, H. E., Pvt 401 
 
 Holland 
 Diekema, W. A., 1st Lt 123 
 
 Houghton 
 
 MacNair, H. W., Pvt 251 
 
 Powers, J. B., Sgt 320 
 
 Ishpeming 
 Vercoe, Stanley, Pvt 399 
 
 MICHIGAN— Confinwed 
 
 Kalamazoo 
 
 Seattle, N. B., Pvt 49 
 
 Crum, L. J., 1st Lt 112 
 
 Dawson, H. A., Sgt 118 
 
 Kain, R. R., Sgt 217 
 
 Morrison, L. N., Pvt 286 
 
 Slate, Ralph, Capt 364 
 
 Thompson, Orrie, Sgt 389 
 
 Wilson, J. M., 2nd Lt 421 
 
 Kent City 
 Raymond, F. K., Cpl 327 
 
 Kinde 
 
 Bell, Blake, Pvt 52 
 
 Doudna, J. F., 1st Lt 128 
 
 Lansing 
 
 Connelly, M. F., Pvt 104 
 
 Fuller, L. L., Pvt 155 
 
 Prescott, F. W., Cpl 321 
 
 Prescott, L. O., Pvt 321 
 
 Lenwood 
 Heritier, Arthur, Pvt 188 
 
 Lowell 
 Banks, Carl, Sgt 43 
 
 McMilla7i 
 Mark, R. C, Pvt 268 
 
 Manistique 
 
 Anderson, R. C, Pvt 34 
 
 Isaacs, Joseph, Pvt 206 
 
 Rediker, P. W., Cpl 327 
 
 Manistee 
 
 King, H. J., Lt 224 
 
 Madden, J. A., Pvt 264 
 
 Mayville 
 Ihrke, L. J., Pvt 205 
 
 Mecosta 
 Mansfield, Harry, Sgt 267 
 
 Menominee 
 
 Chandler, Isaac, Cpl 95 
 
 Teichler, John, Sgt 385 
 
 Merrill 
 Fleming, T. W., Cpl 148 
 
 Milan 
 WiUmot, W. H., Gun. Sgt 420 
 
 Millbrook 
 Young, C. C, Sgt 429 
 
 Millington 
 Olds, Arthur, Sgt 301 
 
 Monroe 
 Payson, C. F., Sgt 309 
 
 Moran 
 Michalka, Cpl 277 
 
 Mt. Clemens 
 
 Bonday, Robert, Pvt 63 
 
 OUrich, H. J., Pvt 301 
 
 Munising 
 Bleau, H. J., Sgt 59 
 
 Muskegon 
 
 Edsall, W. A., Pvt 137 
 
 Liniger, WilUam, Sgt 244 
 
 Newaygo 
 Anthony, Clem, Pvt 35 
 
 New Buffalo 
 Schultz, G. F., Pvt 350 
 
 Newport 
 Masson, J. W., Pvt 271 
 
 Oakley 
 Helmore, J. F., Pvt 187 
 
 Ontonagon 
 Petitt, C. E., 2nd Lt 313 
 
 Pawpaw 
 Miller, H. W., Sgt 278 
 
 Port Huron 
 
 Hammond, C. A., 1st Lt 177 
 
 Thompson, W. D., Capt 390 
 
 Quincy 
 Shirley, W. L., 1st Lt 358 
 
 Rapid City 
 Johnson, C. A., Pvt 211 
 
 Ridgeway 
 Underwood, D. H., Pvt 396 
 
 Rockford 
 
 Bush, Alden, Cpl 81 
 
 Lamb, J. E., Sgt 232 
 
 Rogers City 
 Kuhlman, A. H., Pvt 231 
 
 Rose City 
 Craft, U. v., Pvt 109 
 
 Rudyard 
 Berkompas, OUus, Bglr 54 
 
 Rushtown 
 Wallenmaier, Herman, Pvt. . .403 
 
 Saginaw 
 Andrykowski, Victor, Pvt. ... 34 
 
 Crabbe, G. S., Capt 108 
 
 Emerson, H. B., Cpl 139 
 
 McCormick, C. T., Sgt 255 
 
 McDonald, James, Sgt 256 
 
 Munroe, W. A., Sgt 289 
 
 PhiUips, Dewey, Pvt 314 
 
 Saranac, Ionia County 
 
 Kline, R. J., Sgt 227 
 
 Swan, T. E., Chap 382 
 
 Sault St. Marie 
 
 Murphy, J. A., Sgt 289 
 
 Somers, R. V., Sgt 370 
 
 Young, G. L., Sgt 429 
 
 Shelldrake 
 Seeler, Wilfred, Pvt 353 
 
 South Haven 
 Dressell, E. C, Pvt 131 
 
 Sterling 
 Collins, I. Q., Pvt 102 
 
 Sumner 
 Spencer, G. A., 1st Sgt 372 
 
 Traverse City 
 
 Fowle, J. G., Sgt 152 
 
 HolUday, H. A., 1st Lt 195 
 
 Trenton 
 Johnson, Wilbur, Pvt 213 
 
 Turin 
 Austin, Edwin, Pvt 38 
 
 Urbana 
 Wascher, H. A., 2nd Lt 407 
 
 Wannaska 
 Stevens, Matt., Cpl 377 
 
 Way land 
 Heydenberk, Dick, Pvt 189 
 
 Whitehall 
 Depue, D. T., Pvt 121 
 
 Winter 
 Finley, A. J., Cpl 146 
 
 Zeeland 
 Ooseterbann, Dick, Pvt 302 
 
 Adrio,n 
 Lindgren, E. E., 2nd Lt 243 
 
 Albert Lee 
 
 Marveson, P. O., Sgt 291 
 
 Nelson, G. A., Pvt 293 
 
 Anoka 
 Cutter, E. B., 1st Lt 114 
 
 Pederson, W. J., Pvt 310 
 
 MINNESOTA 
 
 Black Duck 
 Timblin, Archie, Pvt 391 
 
 Brainerd 
 Brown, W. B., Pvt 75 
 
 Brown Valley 
 Flannery, H. E., Sgt 147 
 
 Buffalo 
 Hill, Robert, Cpl 191 
 
 545 
 
 Chatfield 
 Ferguson, L. L., Sgt 145 
 
 Clearbrook 
 Johnson, M. B., Cpl 212 
 
 Climax 
 Verbeke, Remi, Pvt 399 
 
 Cohasset 
 Camill, H. E., Pvt 85 
 
Geographical Index — Continued 
 
 Dayton 
 CoUette. Joe, Pvt 102 
 
 Duluth 
 Lageaise, Stanley, Jr., Cpl. . . .232 
 
 Eagle Bend 
 Clementson, H. B., Pvt 99 
 
 Etter 
 Aselton, E. K., Pvt 37 
 
 Fergus Falls 
 Brekke, Olaf , Pvt 69 
 
 Glenwood 
 Christensen, L. C, Pvt 97 
 
 Eveleth 
 McAdams, H. R., Capt 252 
 
 Gary 
 Gjerstead, Gustav, Pvt 164 
 
 Fosston 
 Myhrune, Melvin, Pvt 291 
 
 Grove City 
 Swanson, Carl, Pvt 382 
 
 Highwood 
 Howard, Charles. Pvt 199 
 
 Hill City 
 Kobernat, J. F., Pvt 227 
 
 Holding Ford 
 Heinz, Nick, Pvt 186 
 
 International Falls 
 Barry, H. E., Pvt 46 
 
 Lake Benton 
 Nelson, Julius, Cpl 295 
 
 Libby 
 Thompson, Simon, Pvt 389 
 
 Little Falls 
 Kay, I. S., Pvt 218 
 
 Luverne 
 Hassler, R. P., Sgt 183 
 
 Madison 
 
 Arkman, Frank, Pvt 35 
 
 GammeU, W. S., Sgt. Ist CI. . . 157 
 
 MINNESOTA— Con^wued 
 
 Mankato 
 Wise, C. W., Capt 423 
 
 McGregor 
 Montee, J. A., 2nd Lt 282 
 
 Mcintosh 
 Wold, Nels, Pvt. (M. of H.) . . 26 
 
 Minneapolis 
 
 Bourdon, W. R., Capt 64 
 
 Butterfield, Clark, Sgt 82 
 
 Crowe, F. A., Pvt Ill 
 
 Cuksia, Louis, 1st Lt. 
 
 (M. of H.) IS 
 
 Donahue, W. H., Lt. Col 127 
 
 Fischer, R. M., Cpl 147 
 
 Getchell, C. H., Sgt 161 
 
 Helmick, D. S., Capt 187 
 
 Johnson, H. G., Sgt 211 
 
 Jones. A. W., Cpl 214 
 
 Jordan, R. O., Pvt 216 
 
 Leach, G. E., Col 236 
 
 Marshall, R. G., Capt 270 
 
 NeibUng, H. P., 1st Lt 292 
 
 Raykman, Roy, Sgt 326 
 
 Reid, G. B., Cpl 329 
 
 Rosenwald, J. P., 1st Lt 340 
 
 Sherman, S. G., Sgt 357 
 
 Silverthorn, M. H., 2nd Lt. . .361 
 
 Wenell, C. O., Pvt 411 
 
 Winton, David, 2nd Lt 423 
 
 Moorhead 
 Sharp, J. H., 2nd Lt 355 
 
 Red Lake 
 LaJennessee, J. P., Sgt 232 
 
 Red Wing 
 Youngdahl, O. E., Capt 430 
 
 Richwood 
 Vizenor, L. A., Pvt 400 
 
 St. Louis Park 
 Baston, A. P., 1st Lt 47 
 
 St. Paul 
 
 Backus, D. H., Ist Lt 40 
 
 Blomberg, H. S., 1st Lt 60 
 
 Burton, M. G., Sgt 81 
 
 Christiansen, H. P., 1st Sgt. . . 97 
 
 Clark, G. H., Cpl 98 
 
 Geer, P. S., Cpl 160 
 
 Johnston, S. M., 2nd Lt 212 
 
 Kach, A. H., Cpl 217 
 
 Klanska, Frederick, Pvt 226 
 
 McCauley, P. J., Capt 253 
 
 McKenna, Patrick, Cpl 260 
 
 Macarovsky, Herman, Sgt 263 
 
 Morgan, George, Pvt 285 
 
 Murname, S. T., Pvt 289 
 
 Phillips, O. v., Sgt 314 
 
 Topic, F. J., Pvt 392 
 
 Warthem, B. F., Mech 407 
 
 Sandstone 
 Rypkema, Hannes, Sgt 344 
 
 Sauk Rapids 
 Inman, L. W., Sgt 205 
 
 Sherburn 
 Schroedel, J. C, Pvt 349 
 
 Stacy 
 Peterson, A. C, Pvt 312 
 
 Staples 
 Robinson, W. F., Cpl 337 
 
 Stewart 
 Moore, F. F., Capt 283 
 
 Virginia 
 Hoffman, Henry, Pvt 194 
 
 Wabasha 
 Kohn, M. A., Cpl 228 
 
 Wheaton 
 Bates, B. V., Capt 47 
 
 White Bear 
 Lindsten, Albin, Pvt 243 
 
 Winona 
 
 Donaldson, G. S., Pvt 127 
 
 Lingowski, Joseph, Pvt 244 
 
 Ashland 
 Ferrell, W. M., Pvt 145 
 
 Bay St. Louis 
 Tudury, Henry, Pvt 394 
 
 Beulah 
 Hall, C. P., Lt. Col 174 
 
 Columbus 
 Kayo, Samuel, Jr., Ist Lt 218 
 
 Durant 
 Rayner, I. C, Sgt 327 
 
 Drew 
 Dwiggihs, D. M., lat Lt 135 
 
 Eupora 
 Elkins, S. B., 2nd Lt 138 
 
 Greenville 
 Lusk, J. G., 1st Lt 249 
 
 Gulfport 
 Cochran, W. F., Sgt 100 
 
 MISSISSIPPI 
 
 Hattiesburg 
 Merkel, E. E., Ph. M 275 
 
 Hernando 
 Craven, H. C, Pvt 109 
 
 Jackson 
 Hawie, Ashad, Pvt 183 
 
 Laurel 
 Kelly, A. C, Cpl 220 
 
 McColb 
 Butler, Charlie, Pvt 82 
 
 Meridian 
 Gunn, F. L., Pvt 173 
 
 Natchez 
 Howard, R. P., Cpl 199 
 
 Nola 
 May, J. C, Cpl 273 
 
 Parchman 
 Stamps, B. B., C. Ph. M 374 
 
 Rosedale 
 Shelby, R. D., 1st Lt 356 
 
 Smithville 
 Duncan, A. P., Sgt 133 
 
 Stovall 
 Stovall, W. H., 1st Lt 379 
 
 Togo 
 Mullins, Sam, Pvt 288 
 
 Vaiden 
 Randall, M. A., Sgt 335 
 
 Waterford 
 Robinson, Oliver, Sgt 337 
 
 Wiggans 
 Williams, Mack, Pvt 491 
 
 Woodland 
 Gholston, J. G., Capt 161 
 
 Annapolis 
 Loyd, L. H., Pvt 247 
 
 Auxvasse 
 Reed, G. M., Sgt 328 
 
 Bernie 
 Frye, J. G., Pvt 154 
 
 Bethany 
 Wilson, C. R., 1st Lt 421 
 
 Blairstown 
 Barkley, J. L., Pvt. (M. of H.) . 17 
 
 Boonville 
 
 Berry, W. R., Pvt 55 
 
 Lotspiech, O. V., Pvt 247 
 
 MISSOURI 
 
 Brookline 
 McBride, Emmett, Sgt 252 
 
 Bucklin 
 Wright, E. v., Cpl 427 
 
 Buckner 
 Mershon, Vance, Capt 276 
 
 Cameron 
 McComb, R. E.. Sgt 254 
 
 Carrelton 
 Kemmerer, Burtrus, Cpl 221 
 
 Cartersville 
 Haslett, K. R., Capt 182 
 
 546 
 
 Carthage 
 
 Rudolph, E. W., Pvt 343 
 
 Wiggins, E. W., Sgt 417 
 
 Chillicothe 
 Batta, Frank, 2nd Lt 47 
 
 Clarksdale 
 Weidmaier, B. A., Pvt 410 
 
 Clinton 
 Locke, Clinton L, Sgt 245 
 
 Columbia 
 
 Foust, B. E., Mech 151 
 
 Moore, E. R., 1st Lt 283 
 
Geographical Index — Continued 
 
 Crosby 
 Thomas, Hastins, Pvt 388 
 
 Cross Timbers 
 Jamison, R. R., Ph. M 208 
 
 Dearborn 
 Duncan, G. E., Pvt 134 
 
 DcxtcT 
 Baldridge, R. L., Pvt 42 
 
 Fayette 
 Rucker, E. W., 1st Lt 342 
 
 Fulton 
 Anthony, R. C , Sgt 35 
 
 Gallatin 
 McAfee, J. W., Cpl 252 
 
 Graniteville 
 Marshall, R. E., Pvt 269 
 
 Glenallen 
 Bess, R. A., Pvt 55 
 
 Gregory Landing 
 Ward, H. M., Cpl 405 
 
 Hannibal 
 Forrest, A. J., Sgt. (M. of H.). 19 
 Raible, J. C. Jr., 1st Lt 325 
 
 Holstein 
 Hassebrook, W. M., Pvt 182 
 
 Holts Summit 
 Forbis, Fred, Pvt 150 
 
 Honersville 
 Smith, Frank, Cpl 366 
 
 Huntsville 
 Davis, LeRoy, Pvt 117 
 
 latan 
 Downey, E. L., Sgt 129 
 
 Iberia 
 
 Bear, A. F., H. A 49 
 
 Belk, Edd., Pvt 51 
 
 Independence 
 McOure, H. C, Sgt 254 
 
 JopHn 
 
 VanGunday, Ben, Pvt 398 
 
 Watson, R. E., 2nd Lt 408 
 
 Kahoka 
 
 Hagerman O. M., Pvt 174 
 
 Turner, B. E., 1st Lt 395 
 
 Kansas City 
 
 Boone, W. E., 2nd Lt 63 
 
 Bordkas, Gus, Pvt 63 
 
 Carkener Stuart, Cpl 87 
 
 Davis, Murray, Maj 117 
 
 Fisher, F. J., 2nd Lt 147 
 
 Fling, J. H., 1st Sgt 148 
 
 Fox, F. I.. Cpl 152 
 
 Frazer, H. L., Capt 153 
 
 Gilkerson, S. E., Sgt 162 
 
 Hanna, Mark, Maj 178 
 
 Hedrick, A. L., Capt 186 
 
 Miller, H. H., Sgt 278 
 
 Morse, G. E., 2nd Lt 286 
 
 Nay, O. E., Cpl 292 
 
 Paustian, H. G., Pvt 309 
 
 Slasher, E. W., Maj 364 
 
 Smith, Richard, Capt 368 
 
 Stillwell, Frank, Sgt 377 
 
 Stout, Louis, Capt 378 
 
 Tobin, R. J., M. Eng 392 
 
 Kirksville 
 Reiger, J. E., Lt. Col 329 
 
 Laddonia 
 
 Dillard, M. L., Sgt 124 
 
 Hanger, C. R., 1st Lt 178 
 
 LaGrange 
 Childers, J. W., Pvt 96 
 
 MISSOVRI— Continued 
 
 Lamar 
 Elsea, A. E., Sgt 139 
 
 LaMonte 
 Scott, M. R., Gun. Sgt 351 
 
 Lexington 
 
 Hoge, W. M., Maj 194 
 
 Sellers, J. McB., 1st Lt 353 
 
 Lewiston 
 Keller, R. L., Sgt 220 
 
 Liberty 
 Mace, J. H., Sgt 263 
 
 Marceline 
 ColviUe, G. v., Cpl 103 
 
 Marshfield 
 Pretty, J. J., Pvt 321 
 
 Martinsburg 
 Hale, C. P., Pvt 174 
 
 Maryville 
 Kelley, O. O., Sgt 220 
 
 Maywood 
 Lindsey, C. H., Pvt 243 
 
 Middletown 
 Dillon, J. E., Pvt 124 
 
 Monet 
 Vaught, Glenn, Cpl 399 
 
 Mountain View 
 Wirth, F., Maj 423 
 
 Mt. Vernon 
 Gahring, R. W., 1st Lt 156 
 
 Myrtle 
 Wilkerson, Alfred, Pvt 418 
 
 Neosho 
 Hatler, M. W., Sgt. 
 
 (M. of H.) 20, 183 
 
 New Bloomfield 
 Baker, E. L., Pvt 41 
 
 New Cambria 
 Coffman, R. L., Sgt 100 
 
 New Florence 
 Zimmerman, R. A., Sgt 431 
 
 New Haven 
 Bagby, R. B., 1st Lt 40 
 
 Newton 
 Harmon, H. C, Pvt 180 
 
 Oak Ridge 
 
 Beal, H. V., Cpl 49 
 
 Oberline 
 Clark, Chalmers, Pvt 98 
 
 Odessa 
 Folton, Selmo, Pvt 150 
 
 O'Fallon 
 Boehle, WiUiam, Pvt 61 
 
 Old Mines 
 Politte, M. G., Cpl 317 
 
 Osgood 
 Williams, R. T., Pvt 420 
 
 Paris 
 
 Duncan, Ernest, Pvt 134 
 
 Whitaker, Jesse, Cpl 414 
 
 Pattonsburg 
 Butcher, O. L., Pvt 82 
 
 Poplar Bluff 
 Bean, Rufus, Sgt 49 
 
 Proctor 
 Marriott, O. R., Cpl 269 
 
 Richmond 
 Wilkinson, J. L.. 1st Sgt 418 
 
 Rolla 
 
 Peatross, J. L., Maj 310 
 
 Rice, C. C, 2nd Lt 331 
 
 Sedalia 
 Goodrich, L. D., Pvt 166 
 
 St. Charles 
 Buschman, Jerome, Sgt 81 
 
 St. Joseph 
 
 Duncan, D. F., Capt 133 
 
 Kilfoyle, F. F., Sgt 223 
 
 Kinkade, B. L., Cpl 225 
 
 Motley, F. L., Cpl 287 
 
 Payne, E. C. Pvt 309 
 
 Rhodes, R. A., Pvt 331 
 
 Schneider, J. G., 1st Lt 349 
 
 Worthen, G. T., 1st Lt 426 
 
 St. Louis 
 
 Allen, C. B., 2nd Lt 31 
 
 Britton, Joe, Sgt 71 
 
 Coff, J. J., Bglr 100 
 
 Cosgrove, J. D., 2nd Lt 106 
 
 Disalvo, Charles, Pvt 125 
 
 Feb, E. E., Pvt 144 
 
 Ferrenbach, L. C, 1st Lt 145 
 
 Fleming, P. E., Pvt 148 
 
 Garst, H. J., Cpl 158 
 
 Godbey, A. D., Cpl 165 
 
 Goldberg, Sam, Pvt 165 
 
 Hahn. J. C, Cpl 174 
 
 Hill, Maury, Capt 191 
 
 Hobson, H. W., Maj 193 
 
 Johnston, W. H., Maj. Gen.. .213 
 
 Kowalkowski, Leo, Pvt 229 
 
 Lowe, J. C, Cpl 247 
 
 Moore, C. H., Cpl 283 
 
 Niles, Julius, 1st Lt 295 
 
 Noel, H. M., 2nd Lt 296 
 
 Nolte, W. v., H. A. 1st CI 296 
 
 O'Neal, J. L., Pvt 302 
 
 Paluback, G. W., Cpl 306 
 
 Phelps, Glen, 1st Lt 314 
 
 Price, E. H., 1st Lt 321 
 
 Reinholdt, R. R., Capt 330 
 
 Rue, L. E., Sgt 343 
 
 Rymer, C. B., Bglr 344 
 
 Schwab, V. H., Sgt 351 
 
 Skinker, A. R., Capt 
 
 (M. of H.) 24 
 
 Slay, J. R., Sgt 364 
 
 Stone, Barnard, Pvt 378 
 
 Tittman, H. H., Jr., 1st Lt. . .392 
 Tilghman, Benjamin, Cpl. . . .391 
 Wiese, Edwin, Pvt 417 
 
 St. Marys 
 Shoults, Edgar, Cpl 359 
 
 Stotts City 
 Barger, C. D., Pvt. 
 
 (M. of H.) 17 
 
 Trenton 
 Gentry, C. C, Pvt 160 
 
 Troy 
 Busch, G. L., Sgt 81 
 
 Warsaw 
 
 Wickliffe, R. E., Pvt 417 
 
 Wright, E. v., Pvt 427 
 
 Weatherby 
 Shaw, C. A., 1st Lt 356 
 
 Webb City 
 Blalock, Robert, Sgt 58 
 
 Weston 
 Palmer, A. W., Cpl 305 
 
 Whiteside 
 Duncan, J. C, Cpl 134 
 
 Windsor 
 Belt, B. W., Cpl 62 
 
 Willow Springs 
 Smith, Herld, Sgt 367 
 
 Yarrow 
 Griswold, L. W., Cpl 171 
 
 Yukon 
 Curtiss, E. W., Pvt 114 
 
 Alzada 
 Brinda, John, Sgt. 
 
 71 
 
 MONTANA 
 
 Anaconda I 
 
 Anderson, E. E., Pvt 33 
 
 Thompson, Waldo, Cpl 390 I 
 
 Billings 
 
 Harwood, B. P., 1st Lt 182 
 
 Marhn, Jesse, Cpl 268 
 
 547 
 
Geographical Index — Continued 
 
 Bozeman 
 Sheridan, C. L., Capt 357 
 
 Butte 
 
 McAuliffe, D. C, Cpl 252 
 
 Reese, J. E., Sgt 328 
 
 Devon 
 Straabe, Gilbert, Pvt 379 
 
 Drummond 
 Gates, Austin, Pvt 159 
 
 Fort Shaw 
 Bailey, I. Y., Pvt 40 
 
 Geyser 
 Prevost, P. W., Pvt 321 
 
 Glasgow 
 Belzer, William, 2nd Lt 52 
 
 MONTANA— Con^mued 
 
 Glasston 
 Knoke, E. F., Pvt 227 
 
 Great Falls 
 
 Miller, F. D., Pvt 278 
 
 Skrypeck, Andy, Pvt 364 
 
 Helena 
 
 McRae, D. K., Sgt 263 
 
 PhilUps, Charles, Pvt 314 
 
 Whitcomb, George, Pvt 414 
 
 Kalispell 
 Adams, J. Q., 2nd Lt 29 
 
 Malta 
 
 Jordan, C. M., Pvt 215 
 
 Snyder, G. E., 2nd Lt 369 
 
 Miles City 
 Karch, Emanuel 218 
 
 Missoula 
 Maxey, R. J., Lt. Col 272 
 
 Ridgeway 
 Moore, J. H., Jr., Cpl 283 
 
 Roberts 
 Long, A. S., Pvt 246 
 
 Saco 
 Aamot, Arthur, Sgt 27 
 
 West Kalispell 
 Sonstelie, C. J., 1st Lt 370 
 
 Almira 
 Dye, H. E., Cpl 135 
 
 Arte 
 Daniel, Henry, Pvt 115 
 
 Benkelman 
 Walsh, Frank, Pvt 404 
 
 Benson 
 Behrendt, A. F., Capt 51 
 
 Bertrand 
 Benson, A. A., Pvt 53 
 
 Bladen 
 Gather, G. P. 2nd Lt 93 
 
 Burchard 
 Kelly, John, Pvt 220 
 
 Chambers 
 Porter, C. W., Bglr 318 
 
 College View 
 Rentfro, C. C, 1st Lt 330 
 
 Fairbury 
 Kemme, Charles, Pvt 221 
 
 Fairmont 
 Baxter, A. F., Capt 48 
 
 Farnam 
 Banks, L. S., Pvt 43 
 
 Fremont 
 Sauers, R. M., Sgt 347 
 
 NEBRASKA 
 
 Geneva 
 Walker, J. M., Pvt 402 
 
 Gilead 
 Naiman, H. A., Pvt 291 
 
 Grand Island 
 Sorenson, S. C, 1st Lt 370 
 
 Hastings 
 Rogers, Harry. 2nd Lt 339 
 
 Holdridge 
 Mitchell, G. R., Cpl 280 
 
 Hooper 
 Sieg, R. E., Pvt 360 
 
 Lincoln 
 
 Chappell, R. A., Pvt 95 
 
 Dougherty, Sgt. Maj 129 
 
 Westervelt, E. C, 2nd Lt. . . .413 
 
 McCook 
 Nalle, J. B., Maj 291 
 
 Merna 
 Sittler, Edward, Pvt 363 
 
 Minden 
 Budd, J. O., Pvt 77 
 
 Nebraska City 
 Gude, C. J., Pvt 172 
 
 North Platte 
 Ford, D. v., Pvt 150 
 
 Omaha 
 
 Austin, J. B., Capt 38 
 
 Bongardt, C. F., 2nd Lt 63 
 
 Kline, David, Pvt 227 
 
 Peterson, R. W., Pvt 312 
 
 Tukey, A. A., 2nd Lt 395 
 
 Ver Mehren, Hubert, Sgt 399 
 
 Oshkosh 
 Moore, E. J., Sgt. 1st CI 283 
 
 Buokendahl, Emil, Pvt 77 
 
 Rushville 
 Janssen, M. J., Sgt 208 
 
 St. Helena 
 Hausmann, W. L., Pvt 183 
 
 St. Paul 
 Lemasters, Charles, Cpl 238 
 
 Stella 
 Curtis, C. O., 1st Sgt 113 
 
 Stratton 
 Reed, C. E., Pvt 328 
 
 Thurston 
 Rodgers, J. F., Pvt 338 
 
 Carson City 
 McClure, L. A., Lt. CI 254 
 
 Prache 
 Garrison, W. H., Pvt 158 
 
 NEVADA 
 
 Reno 
 Curti, Mike, Pvt. 
 
 .113 
 
 Tonopah 
 Reilly, T. W., Capt 330 
 
 Berlin 
 Hanley, W. T., 2d Lt 178 
 
 Canobia 
 Harrington, E. A. S., Cpl 180 
 
 Concord 
 
 Blood, R.O., Capt 60 
 
 Furr, W. E., Pvt 155 
 
 Harriman, L. H., 2nd Lt 180 
 
 Runnells, E. P., Pvt 343 
 
 Covenay 
 Harriman, S. G., 2nd Lt 180 
 
 NEW HAMPSHIRE 
 
 Franklin 
 
 Bruce, J. S., 2nd Lt 76 
 
 Massicotte, A. J., Pvt 271 
 
 Hocksett 
 Cheney, H. A., Pvt 96 
 
 Keene 
 Butler, J. S., Sgt 82 
 
 Manchester 
 
 Jutras, W. M., 1st Lt 216 
 
 Roberge, J. H., Pvt 335 
 
 Meredith 
 VianaU, E. R., Pvt 400 
 
 Nashua 
 Diggins, J. P., Sgt 123 
 
 New Durham 
 Rohan, E. A., Pvt 339 
 
 Rochester 
 
 Batley, Harold, Pvt 47 
 
 Connell, A. F., Sgt 104 
 
 Wolfboro 
 Kendall, Herbert B., Pvt 221 
 
 Woodstock 
 Sinclair, W. W., Pvt 363 
 
 Arlington 
 
 Adams, J. S., Pvt 29 
 
 Atkins, M. L., 1st Lt 37 
 
 Pegg, D. H., Pvt 310 
 
 Asbury 
 Latham, D. U., Wgnr 234 
 
 NEW JERSEY 
 
 Atlantic City 
 
 Adams, F. H., Col 28 
 
 Jackson, WilUam, Sgt 207 
 
 Bayonne 
 
 Donovan, J. J., Cpl 127 
 
 Gallagher, C. E., Sgt 156 
 
 548 
 
 Bloomsbury 
 Rosenberger, G. V., Pvt 340 
 
 Burlington 
 Bonavantura, Ferdinando, 
 
 Pvt 63 
 
 Macfarland, James, 1st Lt. . . .251 
 
Geographical Index — Continued 
 
 NEW JERSEY— Continued 
 
 Camden 
 
 Angelo, J. T., Pvt 35 
 
 Bald, Edward, Cpl 42 
 
 Falkinberg, E. A., Pvt 142 
 
 Kantz, C. E., Sgt 217 
 
 Moritz, M. F., Sgt '285 
 
 Powell, G. W., Sgt 319 
 
 Cliffside 
 Nutt, Alan, 1st Lieut 298 
 
 Collingswood 
 Mills, E. S., Pvt 279 
 
 Carneys Point 
 Reach, H. B., Pvt 327 
 
 Cranford 
 Fiske, N. R., Capt 147 
 
 Dundee Lake 
 Tavano, A. J., Sgt. ... 384 
 
 East Orange 
 
 Condit, P. H., 1st Lt 103 
 
 Cornell, T. L.. 1st Lt 106 
 
 Ogle, E. W., Jr., Pvt 300 
 
 Reynolds, C. H., Capt 330 
 
 Elizabeth 
 
 Aldridge, J. S., Pvt 30 
 
 Menge, W. M., Pvt 274 
 
 Osborne, Harry, Cpl 303 
 
 VanHart, John, Sgt 398 
 
 Woodward, F. A., Pvt 425 
 
 Englewood 
 
 Brown, F. J., Sgt 74 
 
 Brown, F. H., Sgt 74 
 
 Fair Lawn 
 Wendell, Anthony, Pvt 411 
 
 Flemington 
 Herr, C. R., 1st Lt 188 
 
 Florence 
 
 Bartlett, E. E., Jr., Pvt 46 
 
 Duffy. F. A., Pvt 132 
 
 Weber, J. F., 1st Lt 409 
 
 Gladstone 
 Haskew, E. D., Wgnr 182 
 
 Glen Ridge 
 Moseley, J. A., 1st Lt 287 
 
 Hackensack 
 
 Dennis, C. A., 2nd Lt 121 
 
 Doremus, H. B., Capt 128 
 
 Kempton, R. D., Pvt 221 
 
 Sarti, William, Sgt 346 
 
 Haddonfield 
 Moore, J. D., Pvt 283 
 
 Harrison 
 Sawelson, William, Sgt. 
 
 (M. of H.) 24 
 
 Hoboken 
 
 Brennan, Matthew, Cpl 69 
 
 Jobes, L. D., 1st Lt 210 
 
 Simpson, T. G., 2nd Lt 363 
 
 Ward, J. M., Pvt 406 
 
 Homestead 
 Galawitch, August, Pvt 156 
 
 Jersey City 
 
 Blackham, H. R., 2nd Lt 58 
 
 Colonna, Thomas, Pvt 102 
 
 Glendenning, H. L., Sgt 164 
 
 Harssell, G. J., Pvt 181 
 
 Healy, J. A., 1st Lt 185 
 
 Lewis, H. A., Sgt 241 
 
 Mass, Charles, Pvt 271 
 
 Merritt, C. D., Pvt 275 
 
 Miner, Donald, Maj 280 
 
 Monahan, P. T., Pvt 282 
 
 Nicol, W. O., Sgt 295 
 
 Schmelz, Frederick, Cook. . . .349 
 
 Stuart, George, Cpl 380 
 
 Trestrail, F. J., 1st Lt 393 
 
 Zimborski, A. J., Cpl 431 
 
 Keansburg 
 Slover, Luke, Jr., Pvt 364 
 
 Lakewood 
 O'Rourke, J. H., Pvt 303 
 
 Leonardo 
 Joerger, C. F., Pvt 210 
 
 Leonia 
 Burger, Valentine, 2nd Lt. . . . 79 
 MacDermut, C. K., Capt. . . .250 
 
 Montclair 
 
 CahUl, H. F., Capt 83 
 
 Hall, P. M., IstLt 175 
 
 Lawler, J. W., 1st Lt 235 
 
 Merritt, H. P., Sgt 275 
 
 Speers, T. G., 1st Lt 372 
 
 Synott, J. A., 2nd Lt 383 
 
 Weed, N. P., Capt 409 
 
 Morristown 
 
 Berkeley, T. I., 2nd Lt 54 
 
 Brown, R. A., Pvt 75 
 
 Maury, A. B., 2nd Lt 272 
 
 Mount Halley 
 Karg, H. N., Sgt, 218 
 
 Newark 
 
 Abrum, William, Cpl 27 
 
 Bart, Frank, Pvt. 
 
 (M. ofH.) 17, 46 
 
 Bloomberg, Sam, Pvt 60 
 
 Capezio, John, Pvt 86 
 
 Conroy, Lawrence, Mech 104 
 
 Dietz, E. W. A., Pvt 123 
 
 Fazler, Robert, Pvt 143 
 
 Gallo, Joseph. Sgt 157 
 
 Golden, W. T., Pvt 165 
 
 Goldstein, Isaac, Pvt 165 
 
 Gucwa, Joseph, Pvt 172 
 
 Harris, M. F., 2nd Lt 181 
 
 Henderson, G. H., Sgt 187 
 
 Hennessey, James, Sgt 187 
 
 Herrmann, Bertrand, Pvt. . . .189 
 
 Herrmann, Victor, Pvt 189 
 
 Holden, J. E., Pvt 194 
 
 Hopta, J. L., Cpl 198 
 
 Klinger, W. W., Sgt 227 
 
 Lawrence, H. F., Pvt 235 
 
 Lee, J. B., 2nd Lt 237 
 
 McLaughhn, E. J.. Lt 260 
 
 Maher, D. H., Cpl 265 
 
 Marsh, A. D., Capt 269 
 
 Moehler, F. W., Sgt 281 
 
 Pearce, P. R., 1st Lt 310 
 
 Porter, E. W., Pvt 318 
 
 Rischmann, Edward, Pvt .... 334 
 
 Rummell, L. J., 1st Lt 343 
 
 Schiani, Alfred, Pvt 348 
 
 Schmidt, F. A., Pvt 349 
 
 Shimanowich, Alex., Pvt 3.58 
 
 Vierbuchen, W. J., Sgt 400 
 
 Newfield 
 Langley, J. H., Pvt 234 
 
 Adams, J. C, Capt 29 
 
 Oakhurst 
 Lehy, H. C, Sgt 238 
 
 Ocean Grove 
 White, T. S., 1st Sgt 415 
 
 Old Bridge 
 CrandaU, J. B., Sgt 109 
 
 Orange 
 
 Burke, W. F., Pvt 80 
 
 Kanaley, Joseph, Pvt 217 
 
 Riley, L. H., 2nd Lt 334 
 
 Heinzmann, G. P., 1st Lt. . . . 186 
 
 Kenaston, Harold, 1st Lt 221 
 
 Wasilewski, Joseph, Pvt 407 
 
 549 
 
 Paterson 
 
 Farrell, J. J., Pvt 143 
 
 Giger, G. J., 1st Lt 162 
 
 Paul, John, Pvt 309 
 
 Perth Amboy 
 
 FUgen, Peter, Pvt 146 
 
 Zavodsky, John, Sgt 430 
 
 Phillipsburg 
 Baker, Jesse, Pvt 41 
 
 Plainfield 
 
 Schenck, A. P., 1st Lt 348 
 
 Zych, John, Pvt 432 
 
 Port Jervis 
 Cole, J. E., Pvt 101 
 
 Port N orris 
 Rowley, J. C, Sgt 342 
 
 Princeton 
 
 Cassidy, J. J., Pvt 92 
 
 Miles, L. W., Capt. 
 
 (M. of H.) 22 
 
 Rahway 
 TerriU, E. O., Cpl 386 
 
 Red Bank 
 Atwater, B. L., 1st Lt 38 
 
 Ridgewood 
 
 Douglas, J. U., Cpl 129 
 
 Ebbert, P. W., 1st Lt 136 
 
 Riverside 
 Bobryk, Joseph, Pvt 61 
 
 Riverton 
 Claflin, J. A., Sgt 97 
 
 Roselle Park 
 Burke, J. J., 2nd Lt 79 
 
 Rutherford 
 Carroll, William., Jr., Capt. . . 89 
 
 Salem 
 Crow, J. H., Pvt Ill 
 
 Short Hills 
 Bradley, P. W., Cpl 67 
 
 Silverton 
 Irons, B. G., Pvt 206 
 
 South Orange 
 
 Fitzsimmons, T. E., Sgt 147 
 
 Garey, Phihp, Sgt 158 
 
 Springfield 
 Chisholm, R. C, Sgt 96 
 
 Summit 
 Eggars, A. L., Sgt. 
 
 (M. of H.) 18, 137 
 
 Gow, Kenneth, 1st Lt 167 
 
 Howard, Harry, Pvt 199 
 
 O'Shea, T. E., Cpl 
 
 (M. of H.) 23 
 
 Sheldon, Raymond, Col 356 
 
 WilUs, Edward, 1st Lt 420 
 
 Trenton 
 
 Conover, H. R.. Pvt 104 
 
 Karwoski, P. J., Sgt 218 
 
 Patercity, Adam, Bglr 308 
 
 Santarsiero, Guiseppe, Pvt. . .346 
 
 Schroth, R. A., 1st Sgt 350 
 
 Welling, Hank, 1st Lt 411 
 
 Union 
 
 CUne, J. F., Bglr 100 
 
 Upper Montclair 
 
 Butcher, G. S., Capt 82 
 
 Littlejohn, K. S., Capt 245 
 
 Vineland 
 Van Duesen, R. R., Sgt 398 
 
 West Hoboken 
 Piazzani, J. A., Cpl 315 
 
 West New York 
 Brown. John, Pvt 74 
 
 West Nutely 
 Kelly, M. A., Maj 221 
 
 Woodbury 
 Walton, C. W., Pvt 405 
 
Geographical Index — Continued 
 
 Acomila 
 Garcia, Amado, Pvt 157 
 
 Carrizozo 
 Berry, B. I., 2nd Lt 54 
 
 Carlsbad 
 Mudgett, Bryan, 2nd Lt 288 
 
 Chacon 
 Martinez, Lauriane, Pvt 270 
 
 NEW MEXICO 
 
 East Las Vegas 
 Hoskins, L. C, 2nd Lt 198 
 
 Farmington 
 Woods, H. M., Sgt 425 
 
 Hurley 
 Chapin, L H., Pvt 95 
 
 Roaedale 
 Tenley, E. H., H. A 386 
 
 Roswell 
 Wells, F. H., Cpl 411 
 
 Solano 
 Ross, L. L., Cpl 341 
 
 Turley 
 M^tinez, August, Cpl 270 
 
 Watrous 
 Gonzales, Benjamin, Wgnr . . . 166 
 
 Albany 
 
 Danzig, S. V. H., 1st Lt 115 
 
 Denn, Andrew, Cpl 120 
 
 Dunn. P. F., Pvt 134 
 
 Geer, F. W., Pvt 160 
 
 Kocak, Matej, Sgt. 
 
 (M. of H.) 21, 228 
 
 Lay, Arthur, Mech 236 
 
 MacNamee, F. A., Jr., 1st Lt.251 
 
 McLoud, Paul, 1st Lt 261 
 
 Norstrand, C. J., Sgt. Maj ... 297 
 Werner, George, Cpl 411 
 
 Albion 
 
 Sheret, J. A., Sgt 357 
 
 Stevens, John H., 2nd Lt 376 
 
 Amityville 
 Griffiths, A. S., Capt 170 
 
 Amsterdam 
 
 Frasier, L. S., Maj 153 
 
 Hyde, James, Sgt 204 
 
 Marciniak, John, Cpl 267 
 
 Putman, H. P., Pvt 323 
 
 Slyke, A. G., Sgt 364 
 
 A nnandale-on-Hudson 
 DuBois, R. L., Pvt 131 
 
 Ardsley-on-Hudson 
 Frasier, Duncan, lat Lt 153 
 
 Ashville 
 Brown, C. R., Pvt 73 
 
 Thompson, J. W., Pvt 389 
 
 Dennis, Erwin A., 2nd Lt. . . .121 
 
 Frank, G. T., Sgt 152 
 
 Rea, 2nd Lt 327 
 
 Ward, M. C, Pvt 406 
 
 Ward, W. H., Sgt 406 
 
 Whitney, L. F.. Cpl 416 
 
 WUliamson, W. H., Sgt 420 
 
 Aurora 
 Coughlin, W. C., Pvt 107 
 
 Bainbridge 
 Slater, N. C, Pvt 364 
 
 Ballston Lake 
 Hall, R. L., 2nd Lt 175 
 
 Batavia 
 
 Barry, E. W., Pvt 45 
 
 Smith, M. M., Sgt 368 
 
 Bath 
 Bowes, D. M., 2nd Lt 65 
 
 Beadon 
 Mabreski, Michael, Cpl 263 
 
 Beaver Dams 
 Randall, S. J., Pvt 326 
 
 Belfast 
 Towell, J. J., Pvt 393 
 
 Binghamton 
 
 Briggs, C. A., Sgt 71 
 
 Flynn, F. J., Sgt 149 
 
 Greene, Harold, 1st Sgt 169 
 
 Smith, L. S., Sgt 367 
 
 Bloomtille 
 Spickerman, R. H., Cpl 372 
 
 Boonville 
 Love, C. J., Pvt 247 
 
 Bronxville 
 Stout, P. v., let Lt 379 
 
 NEW YORK 
 
 Brooklyn 
 
 Adamkewit, Waclan, Pvt 28 
 
 AflFatato, Epifanio, Pvt 30 
 
 Begley, WilUam, Pvt 51 
 
 Beifus, Martin, Sgt 51 
 
 Belefant, Abraham, Sgt 51 
 
 Bigoney, P. W., Ist Sgt 56 
 
 Blanchfield, John, Capt 59 
 
 Blaurock, Oscar, Pvt 59 
 
 Blohm, John, Sgt 60 
 
 Bougie, James, Pvt 64 
 
 Brown, J. F., 1st Lt 74 
 
 Buonomo, Anthony, Pvt 78 
 
 Burns, J. W., Sgt 80 
 
 Calvin, H. L., Capt 85 
 
 Cannon, J. J., Pvt 86 
 
 Carroll, Thomas, Pvt 89 
 
 Close, H. L.. Cpl 100 
 
 DeCastro, R. E., 2nd Lt 119 
 
 Dillard, John A., Pvt 124 
 
 Dudzinski, Franciszak, Pvt. . .132 
 
 Edwards, G. H., Pvt 137 
 
 Eichern, V. L., Sgt 138 
 
 Fitzpatrick, M. F., Sgt 147 
 
 Flint, J. J., Sgt 148 
 
 Frank, Emanuel, Cpl 152 
 
 Fredericks, C. C, Pvt 153 
 
 Gallagher, George, Cpl 156 
 
 George, H. H., 1st Lt 161 
 
 Gumbs, E. C, Pvt 172 
 
 Hammond, John, Cpl 177 
 
 Hartman, M. A., Sgt 181 
 
 Hantschke, Edward, Pvt 179 
 
 Hoffman, C. F., Sgt. 
 
 (M. of H.) 20 
 
 Hook, A. J., 1st Lt 197 
 
 Huelser, C. A., 2nd Lt 201 
 
 Ireland, Rutherford, Capt 206 
 
 Jackson, F. J., 1st Lt 206 
 
 Johnson, G. H., Cpl 211 
 
 Kaufman, Benjamin, Sgt. 
 
 (M. of H.) 21 
 
 KeUy, F. J., Ist Lt 220 
 
 Klinge, Walter, Pvt 227 
 
 Kopp, Henry, Pvt 229 
 
 Lenahan, J. C, Pvt 239 
 
 Liberman, Louis, Cpl 241 
 
 Linden, Harry, Sgt 243 
 
 Liner, I. L., Pvt 244 
 
 Lomonoco, Frank, Pvt 246 
 
 Lucia, A. A., Pvt 248 
 
 Lynk, H. E., Sgt 249 
 
 McCallister, J. A., Cpl 252 
 
 McAuUffe, M. J., Sgt 252 
 
 McGlinchey, W. J., Sgt 258 
 
 McLoughlin, J. J., Cpl 261 
 
 McLoughlin, William, Pvt. . . .261 
 
 Mangiracina, Frank, Pvt 266 
 
 Margolin, Harry, Pvt 268 
 
 Maroney, T. F.. Cpl 268 
 
 Marra, John. Pvt 269 
 
 Mathias, Jean, Pvt 272 
 
 Meissner, J. A., 1st Lt 274 
 
 Mercer, H. F.. Sgt 275 
 
 Mohrman, William, Sgt 281 
 
 Monson, J. J., Pvt 282 
 
 Moynahan, T. J., Maj 287 
 
 Murphy, J. J., Cpl 289 
 
 550 
 
 Brooklyn — Continued 
 
 ^zyna, J. J., Gun. Sgt. . . .291 
 
 Nash, J. F., Pvt 292 
 
 Newhall, S. K., Pvt 294 
 
 Norwat, Arthur, Sgt 298 
 
 Piatt. J. H.. Ist Lt 316 
 
 Powers. J. J., Sgt 320 
 
 Reid, W. R., 1st Lt 329 
 
 Richford, A. F., Wgnr 332 
 
 Rockwood, R. B., 2nd Lt 338 
 
 Rossum, Haskon, Cpl 341 
 
 Scanlon, H. B., 2nd Lt 348 
 
 Sell, H. M., Sgt 362 
 
 Shannon, J. A., Lt. Col 355 
 
 Shefrin, William, Cook 356 
 
 Sheridan, R. B., 1st Lt 357 
 
 Sielsky, Louis. Cpl 360 
 
 Sirota. Irving. Pvt 363 
 
 Storrie. R. S , Cpl 378 
 
 Sustick, Emanuel, Sgt 381 
 
 Taylor, T. J., Lt 385 
 
 Teneyck. W. B., 2nd Lt 386 
 
 Travers, Patrick, Cpl 393 
 
 Usac, Joseph, Pvt 396 
 
 VanDuzer, E. T., Pvt 398 
 
 Wagner, Tony, Pvt 401 
 
 Walsh, T. T., Cpl 404 
 
 Weiner, D. J.. Pvt 410 
 
 Wood, M., 1st Lt 424 
 
 Wynn, Thomas, Sgt 428 
 
 Yannantuono, Frederick. Pvt. 428 
 
 Brookton 
 WiUard. H. W., Cpl 418 
 
 Buffalo 
 
 Adsit. Henry, Capt 30 
 
 Bachman. J. A., 2nd Lt 39 
 
 Balling, J. F., Cpl 43 
 
 Barczykowski, F. J., Pvt 44 
 
 Bateman, Henry, Cpl 47 
 
 Bilitski, N. F., Sgt 56 
 
 Braun. G. J., Capt 68 
 
 Broxup, John, Pvt 76 
 
 DeRum, H. D., Cpl 121 
 
 Donovan, W. J., Col 127 
 
 Duncan, E. A., 1st Sgt 134 
 
 Gaylord, B. J., 1st Lt 160 
 
 Geiger, F. F., Sgt 160 
 
 Holtz, F. F.. Sgt 196 
 
 King. Delancy. 1st Lt 224 
 
 Lewis. R. D.. Cpl 241 
 
 MacArthur. John. 2nd Lt . . . . 250 
 
 McDonald. G. T.. Cpl 256 
 
 Morrissey. E. P.. Pvt 286 
 
 Nagowski, Aloigy, Cpl 291 
 
 Norton. Max, Pvt 297 
 
 O'Brien, J. J., Sgt 299 
 
 Passafiume, Joseph, Pvt 308 
 
 Pierce, E. P., Pvt 315 
 
 Sager. G. H., Cpl 345 
 
 Shipman, S. V., Pvt 358 
 
 Tharau, Herman, Gun. Sgt. . .387 
 
 Ward, J. C, Chap 405 
 
 Zielinski, V. P., Cpl 431 
 
 Byron 
 White, W. D., Pvt 415 
 
 Canandaigua 
 Hargrave, T. J., Ist Lt 180 
 
Geographical Index — Continued 
 
 Canastota 
 Waldo, A. G., 1st Sgt 402 
 
 Canisteo 
 Crandall, D. H., Pvt 109 
 
 Cedarhurst 
 Mitchell, J. E., 2nd Lt 280 
 
 Clinton 
 Voigt, R. L., Pvt 400 
 
 Clyde 
 Forster, H. R., Pvt 151 
 
 Cohoes 
 
 Howe, W. J., Pvt 200 
 
 Kelly, F. A., Chap 220 
 
 Kolonczyk, Wasyl, Pvt 228 
 
 Murphy, M. S., Pvt 289 
 
 Ruane, E. T., 1st Sgt 342 
 
 Sm, F. D., 1st Lt 361 
 
 Cold-Spring-on-Hudson 
 Casey, G. A., Sgt 91 
 
 College Point 
 Lashiwer, Hyman, Pvt 234 
 
 Collins Center 
 Mackmer, H. W., Pvt 264 
 
 Coney Island 
 Schkoda, Thomas, Bglr 349 
 
 Corning 
 
 Burnes, J. F., Capt 80 
 
 Carder, Cyril, 2nd Lt 87 
 
 Matson, L. R., Sgt 272 
 
 Cornwall-on-Hudson 
 Britt, Charles, Cpl 71 
 
 Croton-on-Hudson 
 Cook, F. A., Maj 105 
 
 Darien Center 
 
 Coyle, E. A., Sgt 108 
 
 Bingham, J. P., Cpl 56 
 
 Dover Plains 
 Feathers, E. H., Sgt 144 
 
 Dunkirk 
 Wincenciak, William, Sgt ... . 422 
 
 East Bloomfield 
 Norton, R. W., Capt 297 
 
 East Orange 
 Condit, P. H., 1st Lt 103 
 
 Elmhurst 
 Nubel, Herman, Cpl 298 
 
 Elmira 
 
 Ackley, Francis, Cpl 28 
 
 Beinlich, H. F., Cpl 51 
 
 Elliott, C. G., Sgt 138 
 
 Heim, C. A., Sgt 186 
 
 Pritchard, J. C, Sgt 322 
 
 Whitehead, L. E., Sgt 415 
 
 Endicott 
 Sanford, L. K., Pvt 347 
 
 Falconer 
 Mosher, H. E., Capt 287 
 
 Farmingdale 
 Doherty, John, 1st Sgt 126 
 
 Fishers Island 
 Schermerhorn, E. C, Lt 348 
 
 Flushing 
 
 Church, J. H., 2nd Lt 97 
 
 Sladen, F. W., Brig. Gen 364 
 
 Fort Covington 
 Thebert, W. F., Pvt 387 
 
 Fort Edward 
 Merrill, J. H., Pvt 275 
 
 Forest Hills 
 Power,, Llewellyn, Cpl 319 
 
 Franklinville 
 Waring, W. W., 1st Lt 406 
 
 Fulton 
 
 Deloto, Peter, Sgt 120 
 
 Guinup, Earl M., Pvt 172 
 
 Leiboult, E. N., 1st Lt 238 
 
 Presley, E. C, Pvt 321 
 
 Garden City 
 Garvin, F. W., Pvt 159 
 
 NEW YORK— Continued 
 
 Geneva 
 Lautenslager, E. W., Pvt 235 
 
 Gilboa 
 Schwarswaelder, C. A., 1st Lt.351 
 
 Glens Falls 
 O'Rourke, Cornelius, 1st Sgt. 303 
 
 Gloversville 
 Ingram, L. H., Sgt 205 
 
 Goshen 
 Earl, Elmer, Cpl 351 
 
 Governors Island 
 
 Rachek, John, 1st Lt 324 
 
 Wyke, G. H., 1st Lt 428 
 
 Great Neck Station 
 
 Donnelly, J. H., Sgt 127 
 
 Rorty, J. H., Pvt 340 
 
 Hartwich 
 Light, Lavern, Cpl 242 
 
 Haverstraw 
 Donaldson, Michael, Pvt 127 
 
 Hempstead 
 
 BoUes, F. C, Col 62 
 
 Walsh, M. J., Capt 404 
 
 Highbridge 
 Winthrop, D. M., Sgt 423 
 
 High Falls 
 
 Charles, Joseph, Pvt 95 
 
 Lee, R. S., Sgt 237 
 
 Hoganshurg 
 Brown, J. F., Pvt 74 
 
 Holley 
 Barron, W. L., Pvt 45 
 
 Honeoye 
 Bartlett, G. W., Pvt 46 
 
 Hoosick Falls 
 Hamilton, J. A., 1st Sgt 176 
 
 Hornell 
 
 Davis, N. B., Cpl 117 
 
 Peck, A. A., Pvt. (M. of H.). . 23 
 
 Horseheads 
 Bentley, R. E., Cpl 53 
 
 Hudson Falls 
 Mix, R. B., Pvt 281 
 
 Hurleyville 
 Finkle, Burr, Pvt 146 
 
 Ilion 
 
 Hosp, James, Pvt 198 
 
 Robinton, C. H., Pvt 337 
 
 Ithaca 
 Horton, H. F., 2nd Lt 198 
 
 Jamaica 
 Vedilago, Joseph, Cpl 399 
 
 Jamestown 
 
 Brown, S. A., 2nd Lt 75 
 
 Johnson, O. E., Pvt 212 
 
 Sandburg, C. A., Capt 345 
 
 Swanson, C. E., Cpl 382 
 
 Kingston 
 Volk, J. W., Pvt 400 
 
 Lake George 
 Caldwell, G. W., Sgt 84 
 
 Leon 
 Timmerman, L. F., 2nd Lt. . .391 
 
 Lewiston 
 Mackin, E. E., Pvt 264 
 
 Liverpool 
 Lee, W. M., Cpl 237 
 
 Lockport 
 
 Berry, William, Pvt 55 
 
 Campbell, Alexander, Sgt. ... 85 
 
 Carpenter, F. B., Cpl 88 
 
 Gaffney, Frank, Pvt. 
 
 (M. of H.) 19 
 
 Higdns, W. H., Sgt 190 
 
 Lanighan, M. S., Sgt 234 
 
 Long Island City 
 
 Burden, E. F., Pvt 79 
 
 Gill, Raymond, Sgt 163 
 
 Hupman, Lockern, Sgt 203 
 
 Lounsberry 
 Marshall, H. J., Pvt 269 
 
 Malone 
 
 Jennison, C. S., Ph. M 210 
 
 Lacosse, L. J., Pvt 231 
 
 Manard, Alexander, Cpl 266 
 
 Mamaroneck 
 Wilson, F. T., 2nd Lt 421 
 
 Maspeth 
 Kosikowski, Stanislaw, Pvt . . . 229 
 
 Mayville 
 Anderson, C. L., Sgt 33 
 
 Mechanicsville 
 Tabor, R. E., Cpl 384 
 
 Medina 
 
 Clark, J. P., Cpl 98 
 
 Reed, R. E., Pvt 328 
 
 Millbrook 
 Ball, Ralph, Cpl 42 
 
 Mohawk 
 Crowley, J. J., Sgt Ill 
 
 Mount Vernon 
 
 Holley, G. W., Pvt 195 
 
 Levine, A. J., Cpl 240 
 
 Mulligan, J. J., Pvt 288 
 
 Myers, O. B., 1st Lt 291 
 
 Myers 
 Shahwood, Solomon, Pvt 354 
 
 Nedrow 
 Herrick, Lester, Pvt 189 
 
 Newburg 
 Bohan, W. J., Sgt 62 
 
 New Rochelle 
 
 Eddy, W. A., 2nd Lt 136 
 
 Finn, J. J., Mech 146 
 
 Foster, H. K., Capt 151 
 
 Thomas, C. M., Sgt 387 
 
 New York City 
 
 Aaronson, Julius, Pvt 27 
 
 Allen, OUver, Maj 32 
 
 Andes, J. C, 2nd Lt 34 
 
 Arnold, A. C, Lt. Col 36 
 
 Ascher, Oscar, Cpl 36 
 
 Ash, H. J., 2nd Lt 37 
 
 Bassman, Barnett, Pvt 46 
 
 Benjamin, W. F., Sgt 53 
 
 Bergasse, H. T., 1st Sgt 54 
 
 Bergen, W. J., Pvt 54 
 
 Bernheimer, L. G., Ist Lt . . . . 54 
 
 Bernstein, David, Cpl 54 
 
 Berry, B. S., Maj 54 
 
 Best, E. G., Pvt 55 
 
 Birmingham, D. J., 1st Lt. ... 57 
 
 Blomgren, E. W., Pvt 60 
 
 Boyle, W. J., Cpl 66 
 
 Brady, J. J., Chap 68 
 
 Breckenridge, L. S., Capt. ... 68 
 Brink, Herbert M., Mech .... 71 
 
 Brown, Frank, Cpl 74 
 
 Budd, K. P., Maj 77 
 
 Burns, J. S. D., 2nd Lt 80 
 
 Burt, B. T., Jr., 1st Lt 81 
 
 Busk, J. R., 2nd Lt 82 
 
 Caddie, James, Pvt 83 
 
 CaU, D. M., 2nd Lt. 
 
 (M. of H.) 18, 84 
 
 CampbeU, J. A., 2nd Lt 85 
 
 Carhart, J. B., 2nd Lt 87 
 
 Carroll, P. J., Cpl 87 
 
 Cattus, J. C, 1st Lt 93 
 
 Cepaglia, Philip, Pvt 94 
 
 Chamberlin, W. B., Capt 94 
 
 Christman, C. R., 2nd Lt. . . . 97 
 
 Coffey, Luke, Pvt 100 
 
 Conn, R. L., 1st Lt 103 
 
 Cox, Leonard, 2nd Lt 108 
 
 Coxe, E. G., Pvt 108 
 
 Crowley, E. J., Sgt Ill 
 
 Cuddy, G. J., Pvt 112 
 
 Cullen, W. J., 1st Lt 112 
 
 551 
 
Geographical Index — Continued 
 
 New York City — Continued 
 
 Cutler, M. D., Cpl 114 
 
 Daly, Daniel, 1st Sgt 115 
 
 Dausch, William, Sgt 116 
 
 DeCarl, T. J., Cpl 119 
 
 Decoppet, Andre, 1st Lt 119 
 
 DeLacey, A. B., 1st Lt 120 
 
 Deland, Thorndike, 1st Lt 120 
 
 Dobson, W. W., 1st Lt 125 
 
 Duffy, F. P., Chap 132 
 
 Dupree, G. A., Corp 135 
 
 Eberlin, Ralph, 1st Lt 136 
 
 Ecker, F. W., 1st Lt 136 
 
 Elicky, Frank, Pvt 138 
 
 Ellsworth, Bradford, Capt 139 
 
 Elsworth, Edward, Jr., 1st Lt. 139 
 
 Emerson, W. I., Capt 139 
 
 Felitto, Carmine, Cpl 144 
 
 Ferguson, J. H., Cpl 145 
 
 Fesselmeyer, W. T., 2nd Lt..l45 
 
 Finnerty, B. R., Sgt 146 
 
 Fletcher. J. B., 1st Lt 148 
 
 Flood, J. B., 2nd Lt 149 
 
 Ford, C. W., Capt 150 
 
 Fox, M. S., Cpl 152 
 
 Freiberg, Hyman, 2nd Lt. ... 153 
 
 Freil, Joseph, Pvt 153 
 
 Galloway, J. P., 1st Lt 157 
 
 GardeUo, F. J., Jr., Sgt 157 
 
 Gardner, A. W., 1st Lt 157 
 
 Gibbons, J. J., Sgt 161 
 
 GiU, M. M., Pvt 162 
 
 Gillespie, Peter, Sgt 163 
 
 Gillottie, Angelo, Pvt 163 
 
 Gluck, Frederick, Pvt 164 
 
 Gribbon, J. J., Sgt 169 
 
 Grobtuck, S. D., Pvt 171 
 
 Gumpertz, S. G., Sgt. 
 
 (M. of H.) 19 
 
 Haas, R. K., 1st Lt 173 
 
 Hacker, H. E., Pvt 173 
 
 Hagemeyer, G. K., Pvt 174 
 
 Hanley, J. J., Pvt 178 
 
 Harlin, H. J., Pvt 180 
 
 Harmon, John L., 1st Lt 180 
 
 Harris, D. G., Maj 180 
 
 Hassard, R. J., Cpl 182 
 
 Henrichs, Patrick, Pvt 187 
 
 Herschkowitz, Jack, Pvt 189 
 
 Higgins, M. J., Pvt 190 
 
 Holden, L. C, 1st Lt 194 
 
 Hulsart, C. R., Capt 202 
 
 Jauss, R. B., 1st Lt 208 
 
 Johnson, Algot, Pvt 211 
 
 Johnson, C. I., Pvt 211 
 
 Kane, M. J., Pvt 217 
 
 Kean, R. W., 1st Lt 218 
 
 Kenny, Thomas, Sgt 222 
 
 Kenyon, T. S., 1st Lt 222 
 
 Kessler, Henry, Pvt 223 
 
 Kirk, H. S., Sgt 226 
 
 Knight, P. R., 1st Lt 227 
 
 Kramer, H. G., Cpl 230 
 
 Krotoshinsky, Abraham, Pvt . 230 
 
 Lambert, J. H., 1st Lt 232 
 
 Landon, H. M., 1st Lt 233 
 
 Launcelot, M. V., Sgt 235 
 
 Lasco, Patrick, Pvt 234 
 
 Levine, Jacob, Pvt 240 
 
 Lewis, M. H., Capt 241 
 
 Lippe, O. P., Sgt 244 
 
 Littauer, K. P., Maj 245 
 
 Long, F. S., 1st Lt 246 
 
 MacGuire, E. A., 1st Lt 251 
 
 Maclsaac, Donald, Sgt 251 
 
 McBride, Frank, Sgt 252 
 
 McCann, K. M., Cpl 253 
 
 McCarthy, William, Pvt 253 
 
 McCowin, Elmer, Pvt 255 
 
 McGay, G. H., 2nd Lt 257 
 
 NEW YORK— Continued 
 
 New York City — Continued 
 
 McGeary, John, Pvt 257 
 
 McKenna, H. F., Sgt 259 
 
 McKenna, J. A., Jr., Maj .... 259 
 
 McLaughlin, E. W., Mech 261 
 
 McMurty, G. C, Maj. 
 
 (M. of H.) 21 
 
 McVicar, Lansing, 1st Lt 263 
 
 Maloney, W. E., 2nd Lt 266 
 
 Marcellia, Richard, Bglr 267 
 
 Merle-Smith, VanSantvoord, 
 
 Capt 275 
 
 Meyer, Albert, Pvt 276 
 
 Meyer, F. H., Pvt 276 
 
 Miller, Henry, Pvt 278 
 
 Moore, W. B., 2nd Lt 284 
 
 Morris, E. M., 2nd Lt 285 
 
 Moskowitz, Daniel, Pvt 287 
 
 Murphy, William, Pvt 290 
 
 Muskowitz, Herman, Pvt .... 290 
 
 Neitzeit, Isaac, Cpl 293 
 
 Nette, W. B., Pvt 294 
 
 Neuberger, H. H., 1st Lt 294 
 
 Norris, S. A. G., 2nd Lt 296 
 
 O'Connor, T. P., Pvt 299 
 
 Odenwald, William, Pvt 300 
 
 O'Neill, William, Sgt 302 
 
 Packard, W. L., Pvt 304 
 
 Page, C. C, Pvt 304 
 
 Peronace, Anthony, Pvt 311 
 
 Phelan, J. A., Cpl 313 
 
 Piazza, J. L., Sgt 315 
 
 Pierce, T. L., Maj 315 
 
 Poillon, J. J., Cpl 317 
 
 Polley, Britton, 1st Lt 317 
 
 Porter, C. P., 2nd Lt 318 
 
 Posser, Frederick, Cpl 319 
 
 Pratt, J. H., Jr., 2nd Lt 320 
 
 Pyne, P. R., 1st Lt 323 
 
 Quinn, J. H., Sgt 324 
 
 Rabb, Irving, Pvt 324 
 
 Reilly, Michael, Sgt 330 
 
 Reynolds, Patrick, Pvt 331 
 
 Ridgely, Charles, 1st Lt 333 
 
 Robins, Joseph, Sgt 337 
 
 Rogers, Alan, 2nd Lt 338 
 
 Rooney, E. K., Sgt 339 
 
 Roskoskd, F. J., Sgt 340 
 
 Ross, C. G. R., 1st Lt 340 
 
 Ruane, Michael, Pvt 342 
 
 Sauer, Joseph, Cpl 347 
 
 Schwegler, J. W., Sgt 351 
 
 Sclafoni, Anthony, Pvt 351 
 
 Shaskan, Samuel, Pvt 356 
 
 Shethar, Samuel, Capt 358 
 
 Silverberg, Morris, Pvt 361 
 
 Sorrow, Louis, Cpl 370 
 
 Spencer, Lorillard, Maj 372 
 
 Speros, Thomas, Sgt 372 
 
 Stadie, H. E., Capt 373 
 
 Stevens, Harry, 2nd Lt 376 
 
 Stoll, C. T., Cpl 378 
 
 SulUvan, E. J., 2nd Lt 380 
 
 Sullivan, R. B., Pvt 381 
 
 Sweeney, T. J., Sgt 383 
 
 Synott, Patrick, Cpl 383 
 
 Teevan, John, Pvt 385 
 
 Templeton, C. K., 2nd Lt 386 
 
 Thomas, F. B., Pvt 388 
 
 Thomson, E. N., 1st Sgt 390 
 
 Tousic, Frank, Ph. M 392 
 
 Travers, H. P., Pvt 393 
 
 Turner, C. W., 1st Lt 395 
 
 Van York, Victor, Pvt 398 
 
 Vernam, R. D., 1st Lt 399 
 
 Vida, F. J., 1st Sgt 399 
 
 Wagner, F. W., Sgt 401 
 
 Walker, Joseph, Capt 402 
 
 Walsh, J. A., 1st Lt 404 
 
 Walsh, P. F., lat Lt 404 
 
 552 
 
 New York City — Continued 
 
 Weber, B. S., Sgt 409 
 
 Westzenberg, George, Sgt. . . .413 
 
 White, W. P., Cpl 415 
 
 White, W. W., 2nd Lt 415 
 
 Whiting, C. L., Ist Lt 416 
 
 Winant, Frederick, Jr., 1st Lt . 422 
 
 Winestock, J. E., Pvt 422 
 
 Yamin, Aaron, Cpl 428 
 
 Zuckerman, Louis, Pvt 432 
 
 New York Mills 
 Szczepanik, J. A., Pvt 383 
 
 Niagara Falls 
 
 Matter, Peter, Pvt 272 
 
 Percy, W. J., Sgt 311 
 
 Yauckulis, Martin, Pvt 428 
 
 North Franklin 
 Gardner, E. W., Pvt 157 
 
 North Tonawanda 
 Laford, R. E., Pvt 231 
 
 North Troy 
 Johnson, Hamilton, 2d Lt. . . .213 
 
 Norwich 
 
 Eaton, W. E., 1st Lt 136 
 
 Hultzen, L. S., 1st Lt 202 
 
 Riley, C. R., Sgt 334 
 
 Norwood 
 Sullivan, G. S., Pvt 380 
 
 Ogdenshurg 
 BaUey, G. W., Ph. M. 3rd CI. 40 
 Sholette, E. M., Sgt 359 
 
 Oneorita 
 Westfall, A. C, Cpl 413 
 
 Ossining 
 
 Byington, R. P., Pvt 83 
 
 Rowe, George, Sgt 342 
 
 Oswego 
 
 Campbell, J. E., Pvt 85 
 
 Huffstader, L. D., Pvt 201 
 
 Parish 
 
 Menter, L. H., Pvt 275 
 
 HaU, G. W., Pvt 175 
 
 Kruger, A. J., Sgt 230 
 
 Swezey, L. H., Pvt 383 
 
 Pearl River 
 Secor, J. H., Sgt 352 
 
 Phelps 
 Clark, O. A., Pvt 98 
 
 Plattsburg 
 HUl, G. H., Pvt 191 
 
 Poughkeepsie 
 
 Hickok, C. H., Jr., Sgt 190 
 
 Morrison, H. J. V., Pvt 286 
 
 Randolph 
 WeUes, Hallack, Jr., 1st Lt. . .411 
 
 Red Hook 
 Baxter, W. V., Pvt 48 
 
 Richmond Hill 
 
 Gilchrist, E. J., 2nd Lt 162 
 
 Gingras, Jules, Jr., Sgt 163 
 
 Palmer, S. H., Sgt 305 
 
 Rinderbrook 
 Witowski, Michael, Cpl 424 
 
 Rochester 
 
 Case, A. B.. Pvt 91 
 
 Crites, Herman, 1st Lt 110 
 
 Curtis, E. P., 1st Lt 113 
 
 Dalrymple, T. E., Sgt. 1st CI. 114 
 
 Furlow, G. W., 1st Lt 155 
 
 Gage, G. H., Capt 156 
 
 Higginson, W. P., 1st Lt 190 
 
 Mclntyre, W. M., Pvt 259 
 
 Randalls, H. J., Cpl 326 
 
 Robinson, J. J., Cpl 337 
 
 Semple, F. J., Bglr 353 
 
 Taylor, W. J. R., 1st Lt 385 
 
 Rockville Center 
 Carty, J. F., Pvt 91 
 
Geographical Index — Continued 
 
 Rockwell Springs 
 
 Rockwell, John, Pvt 338 
 
 Rockwell. W. F., Pvt 338 
 
 Rome 
 Jenkins, W. C, Capt 209 
 
 Rosebank 
 Schick, Fred, Cpl. 348 
 
 Rotterdam Junction 
 Walleriiis, J. I., Sgt 403 
 
 Sag Harbor 
 Collins, J. H., Pvt 102 
 
 Salem 
 Gould, William, Mech 167 
 
 Schenectady 
 Baume, John, Ph. M. 1st CI. . 48 
 VanOostenbrugge, H. B., 
 
 2nd Lt 398 
 
 Shodack Landing 
 Coleman, C. J., Pvt 101 
 
 South O^one 
 Colyer, Wilbur E., Sgt. 
 
 (M. of H.) 18 
 
 Edgar, F. W., Cpl 137 
 
 Springfield 
 Reilly, A. F., Pvt 330 
 
 Stapleton 
 Tappen, J. J., Pvt 384 
 
 Syracuse 
 
 Beebe, D. C, 2nd Lt 50 
 
 Bernier, O. D., 2nd Lt 54 
 
 Borst, R. P., Regt. Spl. Sgt. . . 64 
 
 Conklin, M. E., 2nd Lt 103 
 
 Cristofaro. Vittorio, Pvt 110 
 
 Dupre, M. J., Sgt 135 
 
 Kane, C. J., Pvt 217 
 
 Klapetskv, J. W., Cpl 226 
 
 Krause, W. H., 1st Sgt 230 
 
 McDermott, C. W., 2nd Lt. . .255 
 
 Smith, Fred E., Pvt 366 
 
 Sprouse, Robert, Sgt 373 
 
 Tickner, J., Cpl 391 
 
 Warren, R. F., Cpl 406 
 
 Wheaton, H. J., Cpl 413 
 
 NEW YOBK— Continued 
 
 Thompson 
 Towne, E. W., Sgt 393 
 
 Ticonderoga 
 Joubert, J. W., Sgt 216 
 
 Tonawanda 
 Bothwell, Eugene, Pvt 64 
 
 Tottenville 
 Beauvais, W. U., 2nd Lt 50 
 
 Troy 
 
 Blume, L. H., Pvt 60 
 
 Cain, J. S., Sgt 84 
 
 Caswell, G. D., Cpl 92 
 
 Ulrich, William, Sgt. Maj 396 
 
 Trumansburg 
 Bouton, A. E., Maj 65 
 
 Tuckahoe 
 
 Kenny, F. H., Jr., Pvt 222 
 
 Merritt, H. C, 2nd Lt 275 
 
 Unadilla 
 Holmes, H. H.. Cpl 196 
 
 Union 
 Humphrey, R. H., Maj 202 
 
 Utica 
 
 Adrean, C. H., 1st Sgt 30 
 
 Bean, F. A., Sgt 49 
 
 Gilbert, F. W., 1st Lt 162 
 
 MessanelU, R. A., Ph. M 276 
 
 Moran, Russell, Pvt 284 
 
 Valatie 
 VanBuren, George, Pvt 397 
 
 Valley Falls 
 Cox, E. J., Sgt 108 
 
 Wards Island 
 McLaughlin, John, Cpl 261 
 
 Waterford 
 Rowland, S. J., Pvt 200 
 
 Waterloo 
 Van Dyne, J. A., Pvt 398 
 
 Watertown 
 
 Considine, Francis, Pvt 104 
 
 Resseguie, H. D., Capt 330 
 
 Watertown — Continued 
 
 Steinhilber, C. W., 1st Lt 375 
 
 Ryan, R. J., Capt 344 
 
 Wayland 
 O'Connor, H. G., Sgt 299 
 
 Wellsburg 
 Fletcher, L. C, 1st Lt 148 
 
 WelUville 
 Duffy, O. F., Pvt 133 
 
 Westchester 
 Scott, E. W., Sgt 351 
 
 West New Brighton 
 
 McCoy, C. A., Cpl 255 
 
 Schultz, Frank, Pvt 350 
 
 White Plains 
 
 Henderson, C. R., Cpl 187 
 
 Hull, H. G., Sgt 202 
 
 Lynch, J. J., Sgt 249 
 
 Lynch, H. P., Cpl 249 
 
 Whitestone 
 Winters, R. C, 1st Lt 423 
 
 Windsor 
 Heath, L. B.. Pvt 185 
 
 Witherbee 
 Rounds, C. D., Cpl 341 
 
 Woodside 
 Hamilton, Otho, 1st Lt 176 
 
 Yonkers 
 Blackburn, Raymond, Sgt. ... 58 
 
 Brady, F. M., 1st Lt 67 
 
 Dean, T. G., Jr., Cpl 118 
 
 Klein, Irving, Cpl 226 
 
 Livermore, R. B., 1st Lt 245 
 
 McCrudden, J. F., Pvt 255 
 
 Robertson, Angus, Sgt 336 
 
 Thomas, William, Sgt 388 
 
 Tompkins, Harrison, Sgt 392 
 
 Youngstown 
 JUlson, H. D., Pvt 210 
 
 Altamahaw 
 Cook, R. P., Sgt 105 
 
 Andrews 
 
 Hooper, M. C, Cpl 197 
 
 Kelley, H. G., Pvt 220 
 
 Piercy, R. S., Pvt 315 
 
 Ash 
 Smith, B. B., Pvt 365 
 
 Stevenson, C. F., Cpl 376 
 
 Asheville 
 
 Hester, H. S., 1st Lt 189 
 
 Koon, E. S., 1st Lt 229 
 
 Williams, Lockwood, 1st Sgt. .419 
 
 Buies Creek 
 Link, O. R., Cook 244 
 
 Bakers Creek 
 Green, Garland, Pvt 169 
 
 Belhaven 
 Riddic, Archie, Pvt 333 
 
 Black Mountain 
 Beckwith, Bryan, 2nd Lt 50 
 
 Brickt07i 
 Ward, G. B., Sgt 405 
 
 Cardens 
 Fowler, L. K., Pvt 152 
 
 Chapel Hill 
 Johnston, J. H., 1st Lt 213 
 
 Charlotte 
 
 Alexander, T. L., 1st Lt 31 
 
 Berryhill, J. W., Pvt 55 
 
 Hinson, G. R., Sgt, 1st CI 192 
 
 Hunter, J. W., Pvt 203 
 
 NORTH CAROLINA 
 
 Charlotte — -Co ntinued 
 
 Owens, F. A., 1st Lt 304 
 
 Poore, B. A., Brig. Gen 318 
 
 Poplin, D. C, Pvt 318 
 
 Ransom, J. O., 1st Lt 32G 
 
 William, J. F., Jr., 1st Lt. . . .419 
 
 Clayton 
 Stephenson, Carlton, Cpl 376 
 
 Clinton 
 
 Beatty, G. S., 2nd Lt 150 
 
 Hubbard, H. G., Sgt 200 
 
 Concord 
 
 Cranford, A. L., Pvt 109 
 
 Green, E. B., Pvt 169 
 
 Laughlin, J. H., Pvt 234 
 
 Mooreland, T. A., Pvt 284 
 
 Thornburg, Z. B., 1st Lt 390 
 
 Coolumee 
 Jordan, Charles, Pvt 215 
 
 Council 
 Savage, E. S., 1st Lt 347 
 
 Davidson 
 Johnston, L. E., Cpl 213 
 
 Durham 
 
 Bane, T. P., Cpl 43 
 
 Pope, Ollie, Pvt 318 
 
 Stanfield, Laurence, Color Sgt. 
 
 374 
 
 Teer, H. O., 1st Lt 385 
 
 East Arcadia 
 Devane, Duncan J., Sgt 122 
 
 East Lake 
 Twiford, Elwood, Pvt 396 
 
 65i 
 
 Edenton 
 Byrum, J. C. 1st Sgt 83 
 
 Eure 
 Green, Wallace, Sgt 169 
 
 Faison 
 Williams, I. R., 2nd Lt 419 
 
 Farmville . . 
 Peadom, A. J., Pvt 310 
 
 Fayetteville 
 
 Blanchard, Edgar, Pvt 59 
 
 Byrd, D. B., 1st Lt 83 
 
 Douglas, Otis R., Pvt 129 
 
 Draughon, Edgar S. W., Pvt.. 130 
 
 Lamb, R. J., Maj 232 
 
 Paton, N. E., Sgt 308 
 
 Ward, G. B., Pvt 405 
 
 Flat Rock 
 HoUingsworth, Alexander, Cpl. 195 
 
 Florence 
 Mills, E. W., 2nd Lt 279 
 
 Gastonia 
 
 Dixon, B. F., Cpl 125 
 
 Holland, J. W., Sgt 195 
 
 Gneiss 
 Moss. T. M., Pvt 287 
 
 Goldsboro 
 Bragdon, Ronold, Ph. M., 
 
 3rd CI 72 
 
 Bain, Edgar. Capt 40 
 
 Graham 
 Robertson. J. N.. Ist Sgt 336 
 
 Granville County 
 Jenkins, P. B., Sgt 209 
 
Geographical Index — Continued 
 
 NORTH CAROLINA— Continued 
 
 Grayson 
 Kilby, R. E. L., Pvt 223 
 
 Greensboro 
 
 Buck, Robert, Pvt 77 
 
 Campbell, R. L., 1st Lt 86 
 
 Haw River 
 Foster, W. L., Pvt 151 
 
 Henderson 
 Gill, J. H., Sgt 162 
 
 Hiddenite 
 McLain, A. M., Pvt 260 
 
 High Point 
 Morgan, Ernest, Pvt 284 
 
 Hope Mills 
 Hall, Henry H., Pvt 175 
 
 Hurdle Mills 
 Blackwell, Robert L., Pvt., 
 
 (M. of H.) 18 
 
 Ingold 
 Carter, B. A., Pvt 89 
 
 Johns 
 McDonald, Douglas, Pvt .... 256 
 
 JonesboTo 
 Bridgers, A. O., Pvt. 1st CI. . 71 
 
 Jonesville 
 Lovelace, D. H., Pvt 247 
 
 Kannapolis 
 
 McKay, Albert, Cpl 259 
 
 Shankle, Vance, Cpl 355 
 
 Kenly 
 Hardison, DeWitt, Pvt 179 
 
 Kerr 
 Newton, I. M., Cpl 294 
 
 Kingston 
 
 Hawkins, P. G., Sgt 184 
 
 Jackson, B. C. Pvt 206 
 
 Landis 
 Butler, E. L., Cpl 82 
 
 Laurinburg 
 McClelland, L. R., Sgt 253 
 
 Lawndale 
 Gold, T. B., IstLt 165 
 
 Lenoir 
 
 McDade, W. J., Sgt 255 
 
 Spencer, E. L., 2nd Lt 372 
 
 Lexington 
 
 Faust, J. W., Sgt 143 
 
 Parker, W. J., Sgt 307 
 
 Williams, Ray, Bglr 419 
 
 Lilesville 
 Diggs, Junius, Pvt 124 
 
 Louisburg 
 Smith, Dalton, Pvt 366 
 
 Lucana 
 Lamm, Johnnie, Pvt 233 
 
 Macclesfield 
 Brown, S. R., Sgt 75 
 
 Madison 
 
 Lindsey, R., 1st Lt 243 
 
 Mabe, J. D., Pvt 263 
 
 Marshall 
 Brad|ey, J. L., Pvt 67 
 
 Millbranch 
 Mintz, F. B., Sgt 280 
 
 Monroe 
 Parker, S. I., 2nd Lt 307 
 
 Mooresboro 
 Champion, Herbert, Pvt 94 
 
 Mooresville 
 Hart, S. C, Pvt 181 
 
 Morganton 
 Rust, A. L., Master Eng 344 
 
 Morven 
 McLendon, P. A., Lt 261 
 
 Mount Airy 
 
 Pruitt, F. C, Sgt 322 
 
 Shelton, Clyde, Sgt 357 
 
 Mount Vila 
 
 Brantley, R. C. Sgt 68 
 
 Brown, D. S., Sgt 73 
 
 Okisko 
 Perry, S. E., Cpl 311 
 
 Old Trap 
 Forbes, B. T., Cpl 150 
 
 Othello 
 Wallace, W. M., Pvt 403 
 
 Oxford 
 
 Ellington, J. M., 1st Lt 138 
 
 Harris, G. W., Sgt 181 
 
 Powell, W. H., Sgt 319 
 
 Palmyra 
 Hyman, Ernest, Pvt 204 
 
 PikeviUe 
 West, Brodie, Cpl 412 
 
 Plott 
 Carver, John, Cpl 91 
 
 Polkton 
 Curlee, William, Cpl 113 
 
 Priru:eton 
 Capps, E. A., Pvt 86 
 
 Raleigh 
 
 Baker, J. M., Cpl 41 
 
 Garner, C. H., Pvt 158 
 
 Ray, John, Capt 326 
 
 Silver, H. S., 1st Lt 361 
 
 Teachey, R. M., Pvt 385 
 
 Telfair, S. F., 2nd Lt 385 
 
 Red Springs 
 Davis, Dunk, 1st Sgt 116 
 
 Regal 
 McDonald, Robert, Pvt 256 
 
 Reidsville 
 
 Cayer, A. J., Pvt 93 
 
 Griffith, Luther C. Pvt 170 
 
 Rascoe, R. R., Sgt 326 
 
 Stokes, J. Y., Jr., 1st Lt 377 
 
 Walker, E. P., Sgt 402 
 
 Rocky Mount 
 Spain, Garland, Cpl 371 
 
 Rosemary 
 Higson, Willke, Cpl 191 
 
 St. Pauls 
 Hartman, G. L., 1st Lt 181 
 
 Salemburg 
 White, Lyman, Sgt 414 
 
 Sea Gate 
 Sneeden, S. V., Pvt 369 
 
 Shelby 
 Turner, D. C, Capt 395 
 
 Smithfield 
 Barbour, W. C, Pvt 43 
 
 South Mills 
 Forehand, W. S., Sgt 151 
 
 Spray 
 Shively. H. H., Pvt 358 
 
 Stanfield 
 Smith, A. W., Cpl 355 
 
 Statesville 
 Morrison, J. K., 2nd Lt 286 
 
 Stern 
 Mayes, J. B., Jr., Capt 273 
 
 Swepsonville 
 Lankford, J. A., Pvt 234 
 
 Sylva 
 Waldroop, Walter, Pvt 402 
 
 Tarboro 
 Carlisle, T. W., Sgt 87 
 
 Taylorsville 
 
 Barnes, Raymond, Pvt 44 
 
 Brookshire, W. D., Pvt 73 
 
 Mays, H. L., Sgt 273 
 
 Thomasville 
 Varner, A. H., Pvt 398 
 
 Unaka 
 Rose, D. F., Pvt 340 
 
 Verona 
 Parker, W. E., Pvt 307 
 
 Vixon 
 Hensley, H. G., Sgt 188 
 
 Wananish 
 Lewis, R. E., Cpl 241 
 
 Watha 
 Wells, J. T., Sgt 411 
 
 Webster 
 Bryson, J. J., Ist Sgt 76 
 
 Wendell 
 Harris, E. G., Lt 180 
 
 West Asheville 
 Herron, WiUiam, Sgt 189 
 
 White Oak 
 Lidwell, H. L., Sgt 242 
 
 Williamston 
 
 Martin, H. B., Cpl 270 
 
 Mobley, C. R., Sgt 281 
 
 Wilmington 
 
 Davis, B. G.. Pvt 116 
 
 Loder, J. C. 2nd Lt 245 
 
 Loring, D. W., Lt 247 
 
 Loughlin, J. J., Capt 247 
 
 Rorison, H. C, 1st Lt 339 
 
 Yopp, S. F. Jr., Sgt 429 
 
 Wilson 
 Anderson, R. B., 1st Lt 34 
 
 Winston-Salem 
 
 Byrd, M. C, 1st Sgt 83 
 
 Oliver, M. O., Sgt 301 
 
 Turrentine, H. S., Pvt 396 
 
 Wagner, D. L., Sgt 401 
 
 Woodland 
 Parker, C. W., 2nd Lt 306 
 
 Winterville 
 McLawhon, L. B., Sdlr 261 
 
 Woodleaf 
 Lyerly, W. B., Pvt 249 
 
 NORTH DAKOTA 
 
 Alexander 
 Jermaison, Axel. Pvt 210 
 
 Birch, R. L, Sgt 56 
 
 Aneta 
 Broberg, C. J., Pvt 72 
 
 Butte 
 Waite. G. T., Pvt 401 
 
 Carbury 
 Dravland, A. B., Pvt 130 
 
 Churches Ferry 
 Humphrey, F. H., Mech 202 
 
 Devil Lake 
 Donahue, J. J., Pvt 127 
 
 Dickinson 
 Soules, J. A., 2nd Lt 371 
 
 Fargo 
 Lough, M. S., Maj 247 
 
 Flaxton 
 Strawbridge, George, Pvt. . . .379 
 
 554 
 
 Glen Ullin 
 Hegeman, August, Pvt 186 
 
 Grand Forks 
 Olson, Mandel, Pvt 302 
 
 Jamestown 
 
 Peterson, O. W., Sgt 312 
 
 Zacher, V. B., 1st Lt 430 
 
 Manfred 
 Tveten, H. L., Pvt 396 
 
Geographical Index — Continued 
 
 Norton 
 HaU, F. L., Pvt 174 
 
 Portal 
 Finn, Henry, Pvt 146 
 
 Rugby 
 Shuman, G. A., 2nd Lt 359 
 
 NORTH DAKOTA— Conhnued 
 
 Sheyenne 
 Bush, Garret, Cpl 81 
 
 Tower City 
 Chartier, E. J., 1st Sgt 95 
 
 Upham 
 Maier, C. J., Pvt 265 
 
 Valley City 
 Holzman, George, Pvt 196 
 
 Wahpeton 
 Frank, W. J., Pvt 152 
 
 Kurle, Christian, Pvt 231 
 
 Akron 
 
 Brown, C. K., Pvt 73 
 
 Kelly. L. J.. Pvt 220 
 
 Kjose, CO., Cpl 226 
 
 Manwaring, C. F., Sgt 267 
 
 O'Rourke, J. P.. Pvt 303 
 
 Smith, C. M., Sgt 365 
 
 Stickles, Harvev, Pvt 377 
 
 Welker, T. B., Pvt 411 
 
 Whitman, W. M., Col 416 
 
 Amherst 
 Powers, R. E., 1st Lt 320 
 
 Ashland 
 Crabbe, T. P., Pvt 109 
 
 Athens 
 
 Johnson, S. M., Maj 212 
 
 Smith, Clarence, Cpl 365 
 
 Bellaire 
 Blaknee, Faun, Sgt 58 
 
 Bellefontaine 
 
 Kaylor, F. E., Pvt 218 
 
 Pratt, L. L., Lt 320 
 
 Roberts, L. D., Sgt 336 
 
 Belmont 
 Thompson, C. W., Sgt 388 
 
 Berea 
 
 Baesel, A. E., 2nd Lt 40 
 
 Engel, W. F., Sgt 140 
 
 Ursprung, R. S., 1st Lt 396 
 
 Caldwell 
 
 Jarvis, H. S., 1st Lt 208 
 
 Ruppel, William, Sgt 343 
 
 Canton 
 Hughes, F. A., Mech 201 
 
 Carey 
 Adelspberger, Earl, Sgt 29 
 
 Chillicolhe 
 
 Holcomb, Roy, Sgt 194 
 
 Wilson, Casel, Pvt 421 
 
 Cincinnati 
 
 Barton, H. D., Cpl 46 
 
 Brautigan, G. H., Pvt 68 
 
 Budde, G. W., Pvt 77 
 
 Carley, V. A., Pvt 87 
 
 Carroll, T. A., Cpl 89 
 
 Colebank, P. R., 1st Lt 101 
 
 Downer, J. W., Lt. Col 129 
 
 Galbraith F. W., Jr., Col 156 
 
 Heintz, Victor, Capt 186 
 
 Holmes, C. R., 1st Lt ..... 195 
 
 Houchins, L. C, Cpl 198 
 
 Jones, Wilbur, Wgnr 215 
 
 McDevitt. J. A.. 1st Lt 256 
 
 Morrison, John, 2nd Lt 286 
 
 Reiffin, Abe, Pvt 329 
 
 Spitznagel, Charles, Cpl 373 
 
 Trekauskas, T. A., Sgt 393 
 
 VoUmer, F. D., Pvt 401 
 
 West, J. A., 2ndLt 412 
 
 Circleville 
 Kochensparger, James, Sgt . . . 228 
 
 Cleveland 
 
 Crawford, H. E., Pvt 110 
 
 Crawford, Ned, Pvt 110 
 
 Davis, H. H., 1st Lt 117 
 
 Dugan, Frank, Pvt 133 
 
 Ferguson, W. J., Cpl 145 
 
 Hanley, J. M., Chap 178 
 
 Hayes M. J. 1st Lt 184 
 
 Loucka, C. C, Pvt 247 
 
 OHIO 
 
 Cleveland — Continued 
 Mac William, Alexander, Sgt. .251 
 
 Mahafey, Emory, Pvt 265 
 
 Mutie, Eh, Pvt 290 
 
 Roberts, C. G., Ist Lt 336 
 
 Sharkey, C, Pvt 355 
 
 Smith, H. G., 1st Lt 367 
 
 Steinkraus H. W., Ist Lt. . . .375 
 Wozniack, Anthony, Pvt 426 
 
 Columhus 
 
 Avery, W. L., 1st Lt 39 
 
 Carroll, T. C, Cpl 89 
 
 Grave, H. H., Capt 168 
 
 Crumley, Fred, Cpl 171 
 
 Haubrich, Robert, Maj 183 
 
 Hill, W. H., Cpl 192 
 
 Hoover, C. S., Sgt 197 
 
 McHill, D. R., Capt 257 
 
 Koss, M. S., Pvt 229 
 
 McGill. D. R., Capt 257 
 
 Parsons. J. K., Col 307 
 
 Peyton, Byron, Sgt 313 
 
 Ricket, H. C, Cook 333 
 
 Rickenbacker, E. V., Capt. . .333 
 
 Simon, L. C, Jr., Ist Lt 361 
 
 Walker, F. L., Maj 402 
 
 Wrobbel, John, Cook 426 
 
 Zinner, F. J., 2nd Lt 431 
 
 Coshocton 
 Keenan, W. H., Ist Lt 219 
 
 Dayton 
 
 Campbell, H. W., Sgt 85 
 
 Epler, C. E., Pvt 140 
 
 King, E. E., Sgt 224 
 
 Schumacher, F. X., 1st Lt 3.50 
 
 Smith, Emerson, Pvt 366 
 
 Smith, Fred, Sgt 366 
 
 Defiance 
 Nelson, C. E., 2nd Lt 293 
 
 Delaware 
 
 Rieck, J. G., Pvt 333 
 
 Weaver, C. H., 2nd Lt 408 
 
 Dennison 
 Flood, J. E., Sgt 149 
 
 East Liverpool 
 
 Keeper, E. E., Pvt 219 
 
 Molsberry, H. C, 1st Lt 281 
 
 Watkins, George, Sgt 407 
 
 Elyria 
 Ferguson, G. L., Sgt. 1st CI. .145 
 Wilder, M. P., Capt 417 
 
 Freeport 
 English, L. M., Ist Lt 140 
 
 Gallipolis 
 Barlow, A. M., 1st Lt 44 
 
 Girard 
 
 Boop, Lawrence, Pvt 63 
 
 Evans, Roderick, Cpl 142 
 
 Glencoe 
 Thornton, Joseph, Pvt 390 
 
 Greenville 
 Foureman, R. B., 2nd Lt 151 
 
 Hallesville 
 Dresbach, I. H., Sgt 130 
 
 Hamilton 
 Crocker, J. M., Cpl 110 
 
 Ironton 
 
 Baldwin, Thomas, Pvt 42 
 
 Gilfillan, D. M., Capt 162 
 
 Goldoamp, F. J., Pvt 165 
 
 655 
 
 Kingsmills 
 Leonard, H. D., Pvt 239 
 
 Lancaster 
 
 Brenstuhl, George, Pvt 70 
 
 Lindsay, G. S., Sgt 243 
 
 Turkopp. C. F., Cpl 395 
 
 Lakewood 
 Trew, R. T., Sgt 393 
 
 Leetonia 
 Gottschalk, James, Pvt 167 
 
 Liden Heights 
 Koeppel, Oscar, Capt 228 
 
 Lima 
 
 King, J. N., Capt 225 
 
 Levan, Simpson, Cpl 240 
 
 Lindsey 
 Koleman, Norman, Sgt 228 
 
 London 
 
 Cryder, C. C, Cpl 112 
 
 Leonard, Harry, Pvt 239 
 
 Londonville 
 Cover, S. J., Pvt 108 
 
 Loraine 
 Young, George, Cpl 429 
 
 Lyndon 
 Korn, W. S., Sgt 229 
 
 Mansfield 
 Williams, C. F., 2nd Lt 418 
 
 Mc Arthur 
 Seitz, L. E., Pvt 352 
 
 Marenzo 
 Lloyd, D. W., Pvt 245 
 
 Marion 
 Stafford, Charles, Sgt 373 
 
 Martins Ferry 
 
 Harris, J. R., Sgt 181 
 
 Walton, E. A., Mech 405 
 
 Mount Healthy 
 Funk, Peter, Pvt 155 
 
 Mt. Vernon 
 
 Smithhisler, P. A., Sgt 369 
 
 Tavenner, R. L., Capt 384 
 
 Mount Washington 
 Eich, Werner, Pvt 138 
 
 Newark 
 
 Jones, William, Cpl 215 
 
 Shinn, L. P., 1st Lt 358 
 
 Swingle, Gray, Sgt 383 
 
 Yockey, W. S., Pvt 429 
 
 New Madison 
 Farst, Laroy, Pvt 143 
 
 New London 
 Haverfield, J. G., Sgt 183 
 
 Pappas, P. J., Pvt 306 
 
 Norwood 
 Barnett, L. M., 1st Lt 45 
 
 Oakwood 
 Gilts, Dan, Pvt 163 
 
 Osgood 
 Gunckle, Wilk, Pvt 172 
 
 Paulding 
 Eyler, W. H., Ist Lt 142 
 
 Payne 
 Boyd, C. M., Pvt 66 
 
 Perry 
 Locke, K. W., Cpl 245 
 
 Pomeroy 
 
 Ackley, George, Sgt 28 
 
 Hess, H. L., 1st Lt 189 
 
Geographical Index — Continued 
 
 Portsmouth 
 
 Hamilton, Bryan, Sgt 176 
 
 Moore, W. E., Pvt 284 
 
 Rice, J. T., Pvt 331 
 
 Richmond Dale 
 Wiseman, R. E., Cpl 423 
 
 Rittman 
 Bair, H. A., 2nd Lt 41 
 
 Sandusky 
 
 Pfeil, Clarence, Pvt 313 
 
 Weimer, H. H., Capt 410 
 
 Seaman 
 Clarke, J. L., Pvt 99 
 
 Sciota County 
 McGraw, J. W., Pvt 258 
 
 Springfield 
 
 Bowman, S. A., 2nd Lt 65 
 
 Gander, William, Pvt 157 
 
 OHIO — Continued 
 
 Steubenville 
 
 Curfman, T. D., Sgt 113 
 
 Myers, D. E., Pvt 290 
 
 Toledo 
 
 Bozenhardt, E. G., Pvt 66 
 
 Cook, E. R., Capt 104 
 
 Donaldson, S. S., Pvt 127 
 
 Ellis, H. J., 1st Lt 138 
 
 Gillen, E. N., Pvt 163 
 
 Hall, J. G., 1st Lt 175 
 
 Mason, E. G., Sgt 271 
 
 Patten, L. P., Maj 308 
 
 Pierson, E. L., Cpl 315 
 
 Pratt, John, Cpl 320 
 
 Reed, George, Cook 329 
 
 Wygast, Gregory, Pvt 427 
 
 Troy 
 Thompson. Clifford, Sgt 388 
 
 Washingtonville 
 Detrow, Walter, Pvt 122 
 
 ^V cllstOTl 
 
 Williams, Frank, Sgt 418 
 
 Wellsville 
 Fogo, E. T., Ist Lt 149 
 
 West Park 
 Sigg, C. F., Sgt 360 
 
 Woodsfield 
 Norris, E. C, Pvt 296 
 
 Wooster 
 Redick, F. C, Capt 327 
 
 Youngstown 
 
 Brenner, J. P., 2nd Lt 70 
 
 Hadnett, George, Cpl 174 
 
 Petrach, E. H., Bglr 313 
 
 Zanesville 
 
 Hook. W. B., Sgt 197 
 
 Palmer, J. A., 2nd Lt 305 
 
 Ada 
 D organ, John Joseph, Pvt. ... 128 
 
 Alva 
 McCormick, C. F., Capt 254 
 
 Bartlesville 
 
 Boyd, L. A., Pvt 66 
 
 Wines, P. J., Sgt 422 
 
 Bixby 
 Buffalo, J. A., Pvt 77 
 
 Blackwell 
 Litchfield, J. R., Ph. M 244 
 
 Caddo 
 Benefield, Corbett, Cpl 53 
 
 Checotoli 
 Mecom, John, Pvt 273 
 
 Clarem^re 
 Carter. C. H., Pvt 89 
 
 Clarita 
 Jones, C. v., Cpl 214 
 
 Cleveland 
 Haney, J. S., Pvt 177 
 
 Cordell 
 Harden, W. T., Sgt 179 
 
 Crescent 
 Kouts, W. M., Sgt 229 
 
 Heavener 
 Hogan. J. H.. Sgt 194 
 
 Drum.inond 
 Allen, C. W., Sgt 32 
 
 Drumwright 
 
 Balch. J. H., Ph. M 42 
 
 Kearns, C. F., Pvt 219 
 
 Elmond 
 Bainbridge, R. J., Cpl 41 
 
 El Reno 
 
 Dulaney, Dick, Pvt 133 
 
 Hoffman, C. 0., 1st Lt 193 
 
 Elm 
 Bailey, A. G., Sgt 40 
 
 Enterprise 
 Parrish, Grady, Sgt 307 
 
 Enid 
 Brady, C. N., Pvt 67 
 
 Fletcher 
 Swearingen, W. H., Pvt 282 
 
 Fort Gibson 
 Adair, William, Ist Sgt 28 
 
 Foss 
 Grulkey. Fred F.. Pvt 171 
 
 Oarber 
 Richardson, C. M., Sgt 332 
 
 OKLAHOMA 
 
 Golden 
 Walters, J. B. F., Pvt 405 
 
 Hastings 
 Green, Willie, Cpl 169 
 
 Heavener 
 Hogan. J. A., Sgt 194 
 
 Hennessey 
 Breckenridge, R. M., Pvt. ... 69 
 
 Lindsay 
 Ball. W. R., Cpl 42 
 
 Locust Grove 
 Cody, W. C, Pvt 100 
 
 Luther 
 Bailey. E. O.. Cpl 40 
 
 Malison 
 Valentine, A. P., Pvt 397 
 
 Mangum 
 
 Ponder, W. T., 1st Lt 317 
 
 Sampler, Samuel M.. Sgt., 
 
 (M. of H.) 24 
 
 Marietta 
 
 Liddell, C. J., Sgt 241 
 
 Wilcoxson, Orval. Pvt 417 
 
 May 
 Morey, F. H., Pvt 284 
 
 Alead 
 Walden, Fitzgerald, 1st Sgt. . .402 
 
 Medford 
 Breeden, Eldon, 1st Lt 69 
 
 Miami 
 Gibbs. D. R., Pvt 161 
 
 Morrison 
 Berry, T. A., Pvt 55 
 
 Muskogee 
 
 Davis, W. D.. Col 117 
 
 Hine, O. L. H.. Capt 192 
 
 Milne, W. L., Pvt 279 
 
 New Kirk 
 Lewis, S. A., Sgt 241 
 
 Norman 
 
 Abbott, G. C, Sgt 27 
 
 Brown, V. E.. 1st Sgt 75 
 
 Oakland 
 James. J. A., Sgt 208 
 
 Okarche 
 Hays. G. P., Lt., (M. of H.). 
 
 20, 184 
 
 Okmulgee 
 Walter, H. F., Cpl 404 
 
 Oklahoma City 
 
 Cochran, J. B., Sgt 100 
 
 Dunn, Don. Pvt 134 
 
 Light, W. S., Cpl 242 
 
 Wallace. J. E., Capt 403 
 
 Orlando 
 Jenkins, W. H., Pvt 209 
 
 Pawhuska 
 Grinstead, J. R., Sgt 170 
 
 Perry 
 Thedinger, L. C, Sgt 387 
 
 Ringling 
 Cassingham, Leroy, Pvt 92 
 
 Ringwood 
 Walls. O. M.. Pvt 403 
 
 Robertson 
 Trimmer. Lee, Pvt 394 
 
 Sapulpa 
 Shadrick, B. L., Pvt 354 
 
 Semirwle 
 Turner, H. L., Cpl.. (M. of H.) 
 25 
 
 Shawnee 
 Cooney, J. M., Cpl 105 
 
 Spiro 
 Garr, C. W.. Cpl 158 
 
 St. Ada 
 Clapp. D. O.. Pvt 98 
 
 Tar River 
 Bayly. H. E.. Sgt 48 
 
 Tulsa 
 
 Barnes. H. C, Jr., lat Lt 44 
 
 Bennett, Jack, Sgt 53 
 
 Cowan, Jack, Pvt 108 
 
 McGuire, L. F., Pvt 258 
 
 Rogers, Will, Pvt 339 
 
 Matthews, H. A., Ist Lt 272 
 
 Trousdale 
 Morphew. J. E., Sgt 285 
 
 Vian 
 Bell, Frank, Pvt 52 
 
 Atchavit, Calvin, Pvt 37 
 
 Weleetka 
 
 Coleman, R. M., Pvt 101 
 
 Heard, Elmer, Capt 185 
 
 Wewoka 
 Woods, H. S., Sgt 425 
 
 Wyona 
 Donaghue, Robert H., Sgt. . . . 127 
 
 Bandon 
 Auer, Charles, Cpl . . 
 
 Beaverton 
 Swenson, K. J., Maj. 
 
 . 38 
 .383 
 
 OREGON 
 
 Bend 
 Brandon, Clyde. Pvt 68 
 
 Cottage Grove 
 Beebe. L. C, Capt 51 
 
 Creston 
 Rogers, B. F., Ph. M., 2nd CI. 
 
 339 
 
 556 
 
Geographical Index — Continued 
 
 Hillsdale 
 Koehler, K. H. A., Pvt 228 
 
 Hood River 
 Spaulding, D. L., Cpl 371 
 
 Linnton 
 Wilcox, G. W., Pvt 417 
 
 McMinnville 
 CoUinge, P. T., Sgt. lat CI . . . 102 
 Growdon, James P., Capt. . . . 171 
 
 Milwaukee 
 Van Amburgh, H. C, Cpl. . . .397 
 
 Newberg 
 Lee, A. T., 1st Lt 237 
 
 North Portland 
 
 Ackley, Ward M., Capt 28 
 
 WUoox, R. M., 1st Lt 417 
 
 Alburtus 
 Snyder, A. E., Pvt 369 
 
 Lyster, W. G., Pvt 250 
 
 O'Neill, J. T.. Pvt 302 
 
 Wayne, L. G., Pvt 408 
 
 Altoona 
 
 Ingold, W. J., Sgt 205 
 
 Lightner, Blake, 2nd Lt 242 
 
 Norton, F. B., Sgt 297 
 
 Norton, F. W., 1st Lt 297 
 
 Roberts, C. C, 2nd Lt 336 
 
 Rowan, C. R., 1st Lt 341 
 
 Apollo 
 
 Hill, Samuel, Pvt 192 
 
 Lambing, F. C, Pvt 232 
 
 Ardmore 
 Bullock, Benjamin, 1st Lt. ... 78 
 Hurley, P. T., Pvt 204 
 
 Archbald 
 Swift, Harry, Pvt 383 
 
 Athens 
 Rinebold, W. J., Pvt 334 
 
 Audenreid 
 Mader, T. O., 1st Sgt 264 
 
 Avoca 
 
 Nealis, J. J., Sgt 212 
 
 Thomas, David, Cpl 387 
 
 Avella 
 Endler, Frank, Pvt 140 
 
 Bayertown 
 Spatz, Carl, Maj 371 
 
 Beaver Falls 
 
 Boyle, J. E., Capt 66 
 
 Garber, H. E., Pvt 157 
 
 Thompson, J. H., Lt. Col. . . .389 
 
 Beaver Valley 
 Chyko, John, Cpl 97 
 
 Bellefonte 
 Fleming, S. W., Jr., Maj 148 
 
 Bellevue 
 Moore, F. P., Jr., Capt 283 
 
 Ben Avon 
 Fitzgerald, R. J., Pvt 147 
 
 Bethlehem 
 
 Bolt, B. H., Pvt 162 
 
 Brunner, H. V., Pvt 76 
 
 Birdville 
 Carnahan, H. F., Pvt 88 
 
 Blossburg 
 Larson, J. A , Cpl 234 
 
 Bowerton 
 Burke, C. H., Cpl 79 
 
 Braddock 
 Belko, J. G., Pvt 51 
 
 Bradford 
 Powell, J. T., Cpl 319 
 
 Bristol 
 Watkins, E. G., Pvt 407 
 
 Brodheadsville 
 Shupp, R. F., lat Lt 360 
 
 OREGON— Continued 
 
 Freewater 
 Dakin, H. A., Cpl 114 
 
 Portland 
 
 Bird, H. M.. Sgt 57 
 
 Broomfield, Hugh D., Ist Lt. . .73 
 
 Brett, S. E., Maj 70 
 
 Bump, A. L., Col 78 
 
 Burgard, J. C. 1st Lt 79 
 
 Ely, E. E., Sgt., l.st CI 139 
 
 Hansen, William, Cpl 178 
 
 Hunt, D. B., Cpl 202 
 
 Kyle, E. C, Pvt 231 
 
 McEntee, Eugene, Pvt 257 
 
 McLeod, H. L., 1st Lt 261 
 
 Pearson, H. L., Pvt 310 
 
 PENNSYLVANIA 
 
 Brookville 
 Shively, G. J., Pvt 358 
 
 Bryn Mawr 
 
 Townsend, R. L., Pvt 393 
 
 Winthrope, J. H., 1st Sgt. . . .424 
 
 Bulger 
 Neal. G. W., Sgt 292 
 
 Butler 
 Davis, W. E., Sgt 117 
 
 Carbondale 
 
 McGinty, J. J., Sgt 258 
 
 Mannion, Maurice, Sgt 267 
 
 Carrick 
 
 Fries, G. J., Jr., Pvt 154 
 
 Jones, Alvey, Bn. Sgt. Maj . . .214 
 
 Castle Shannon 
 Zeller, Elmer, Cpl 431 
 
 Centralia 
 Monahan, E. V., Sgt 282 
 
 Chambersburg 
 Boiling, A. R., 2nd Lt 62 
 
 Clarendon 
 McGinnis, G. E., Capt 257 
 
 Cheny 
 Courter, J. L., Cpl 107 
 
 Chester 
 
 Newlin, E. L., Pvt 294 
 
 Riley, R. R., Cpl 334 
 
 Ruddock, A. L., Sgt 341 
 
 Steininger, R. H., Pvt 375 
 
 Chicora 
 
 Barnhart, F. A., Sgt 45 
 
 Ritzert, C. T., Pvt 335 
 
 Clearfield 
 
 Carson, Lester, Pvt 89 
 
 Whiteman, R. A., Sgt 415 
 
 Cochranton 
 Bradshaw, H. E., Sgt 67 
 
 Conshohocken 
 
 Connelly, F. J., Sgt 104 
 
 Highley, C. C, Ist Lt 190 
 
 Coopersburg 
 Creaman, C. J., Pvt 110 
 
 Crafton 
 MacClemmans, F. W., Pvt. . .250 
 
 Crosby 
 Berg, J. N., Cpl 53 
 
 Danville 
 DeWalt, Clyde H., Sgt 122 
 
 Dillsburg 
 Thomas, C. L, Pvt 387 
 
 Dunmore 
 Dieter, Arthur, Pvt 123 
 
 Duryea 
 
 McGarry, P. L., Pvt 257 
 
 Regan, G. V., Cpl 329 
 
 Dravosburg 
 
 Maurer, Phillip, Pvt 272 
 
 Ord, R. E., Sgt 303 
 
 Portland — Continued 
 
 Read, R. E., Pvt 327 
 
 Saul, T. W., Ist Lt 347 
 
 Stearns, D. W., Cpl 374 
 
 Salem 
 
 Dewitz, Helmuth, Pvt 122 
 
 Presley, A. C, Sgt 321 
 
 Price, E. J., Ist Lt 321 
 
 Sherwood 
 Rasmussen, Alexander, Maj . . 326 
 
 Wallowa 
 Womack. J. H., Pvt 424 
 
 Woodburn 
 Haven, Chester, Pvt 183 
 
 Dubois 
 
 Bills, A. C, Cpl 56 
 
 Cowie, James, Sgt 108 
 
 Easton 
 Quiri, Robert. Sgt 324 
 
 Eau Claire 
 MUler, T. A. O., Pvt 279 
 
 Eldred 
 Burns. N. D., Pvt 80 
 
 Elizabethtown 
 Ream, B. L., Cpl 327 
 
 Ellwood City 
 
 Hassig, A. U., Ist Lt 183 
 
 Porter, V. C, Cpl 318 
 
 Emma 
 Erb, Daniel, Pvt 140 
 
 Erie 
 
 Guyer, Thomas L., Pvt 173 
 
 Mascorella, Samuel, Pvt 271 
 
 Michener, J. H., 1st Lt 277 
 
 Moore, J. D., Cpl 283 
 
 Spencer, W. H., 2nd Lt 372 
 
 Tayntor, C. O., Ist Lt 385 
 
 Young, A. J., Pvt 429 
 
 Fairmount City 
 Otte, Fred, Pvt 303 
 
 Fawn Grove 
 McElwain, H. E., Sgt 257 
 
 Fertigs 
 Sharrar, Oliver, Cpl 355 
 
 Franklin 
 Collins, J. P., 1st Sgt. . 102 
 
 Freemansburg 
 Kilpatrick, Lloyd, Pvt 224 
 
 Freeport 
 Atkinson, J. T., Pvt 37 
 
 Forest City 
 Johnston, Hugh, Sgt 213 
 
 Germantown 
 
 Dillingham. C. K.. 2nd Lt 124 
 
 Gay, J. H.. 1st Lt 159 
 
 Gettysburg 
 Miller, Joseph, Sgt 278 
 
 Ginter 
 Gallagher, J. M., Cpl 156 
 
 Glencoe 
 
 Martz, A. C, Sgt 270 
 
 Viniarsky, Watzlaw, Pvt 400 
 
 Grampian 
 Booth, James, Cook 63 
 
 Great Bend 
 Simpson, C. E., Pvt 362 
 
 Greensburg 
 
 Bell. A. H.. Jr., 2nd Lt 51 
 
 Colvin, D. P.. 2nd Lt 103 
 
 Elpern, B. D., Cpl 139 
 
 King, H. M., 2nd Lt 225 
 
 Smith, H. M., Capt 367 
 
 Greencastle 
 Phillips, S. E., Ist Sgt 314 
 
 557 
 
Geographical Index — Continued 
 
 Greenville 
 Costianes, Nick, Pvt 106 
 
 Harrisburg 
 
 Boas, R. H., 1st Lt 61 
 
 Boyken, S. V., Sgt 66 
 
 Leiter, W. H., Pvt 238 
 
 Naughton, F. X., Pvt 292 
 
 Stackpole, E. J., Jr., Capt 373 
 
 Harveys 
 McCIeUand, A. S., 2nd Lt 253 
 
 Haverford 
 
 Thayer, Sidney, 1st Lt 387 
 
 Upton, L. S., Col 396 
 
 Hazleton 
 
 Ankudovitch, W. B., Cpl 35 
 
 Castleman, L. A., Pvt 92 
 
 Castura, Michael, Sgt 92 
 
 Gitz, Ralph, Cpl 164 
 
 Mulhall, H. T.. Sgt 288 
 
 Wear, E. W., Cpl 408 
 
 Hershey 
 Sheckart, G. C, Sgt 356 
 
 Holidaysburg 
 Hewit. B. F., Capt 189 
 
 Honesdale 
 Peterson, D. McK., Capt. . . .312 
 
 Houtzdale 
 
 Duev, Arma, Pvt 132 
 
 McDermott, F. P., Sgt 255 
 
 Huntingdon 
 
 Black, F. W., Capt 57 
 
 Grove, G. M., Sgt 171 
 
 Indiana 
 McLain, C. L., Capt 260 
 
 Jeanelte 
 
 Lewis, M. F., Cpl 241 
 
 Meyer, A. C, Sgt 276 
 
 Morton, L. A., Pvt 287 
 
 Kane 
 Gustafson, J. A., 2nd Lt 173 
 
 Kingston 
 Multer, W. L., Pvt 288 
 
 K^dpmont 
 Chesney, Anthony, Cpl 96 
 
 Lancaster 
 
 Hostetter, J. F., 2nd Lt 198 
 
 Simmons, S. S., Pvt 361 
 
 Landisville 
 Habecker, G. M., Cpl 173 
 
 Lansdowne 
 Landes, W. S., 1st Lt 233 
 
 Latrobe 
 
 Anderson, T. B., Maj 34 
 
 Barnhart, W. I., Sgt 45 
 
 Jones, D. L., Sgt 214 
 
 MacFarland, G. W., Cpl 257 
 
 Lebanon 
 Shuey, P. R., Sgt 359 
 
 Lewistown 
 Phillips, G. R., 1st Lt 314 
 
 Linwood 
 Stevenson, Alfred, Sgt 376 
 
 Lost Creek 
 Scanlon, Anthony, 1st Lt 348 
 
 Mahoney City 
 Reese, H. L., 1st Lt 328 
 
 Manchester 
 
 Pickering, W. A., Lt. Col 315 
 
 Witmer, George, Cpl 424 
 
 Marianna 
 Armstrong, E. V., Pvt 36 
 
 Martinsburg 
 Obenour, George, Pvt 298 
 
 Marysville 
 Myers, C. W., Ist Lt 290 
 
 Mauch Chunk 
 Bryson, S. R., 1st Lt 76 
 
 McAdoo 
 Brophy, W. E., Cpl 73 
 
 PENNSYLVANIA— Con^mwed 
 
 McKeesport 
 Caldwell, G. S. S., Pvt 84 
 
 Meadville 
 Jones, C. M., Sgt 214 
 
 Meyersdale 
 Tonks, Mark, Pvt 392 
 
 Middletown 
 Shroy, D. C, Pvt 359 
 
 Millvale 
 
 Blume, F. F., Cpl 60 
 
 Imhoff, H. E., Sgt 205 
 
 Monaca 
 Irons, J. K., Cpl 206 
 
 Morris 
 
 Antes, J. Le R., Pvt 35 
 
 Peacock, R. F., Cpl 309 
 
 Mount Carmel 
 
 Bender. John, Pvt 53 
 
 Gorman, James A., Cpl 167 
 
 Shamanski, W. A., Pvt 354 
 
 Muncy 
 Lockard, D. H., Sgt 245 
 
 Myerstown 
 Woomer, E. E., Sgt 426 
 
 New Brighton 
 Rolfe, O. S., Capt 339 
 
 New Castle 
 
 Campbell, W. M., Sgt 86 
 
 Kingsbury, C. O., Hosp. App.225 
 
 Dogress, Christian, Pvt 126 
 
 Kmiotek, Aloysims, Pvt 227 
 
 Newcomer 
 Johnson, Arthur, Pvt 211 
 
 New Eagle 
 Scott, J. S., Pvt 351 
 
 New Freedom 
 Kidd, C. M., Cpl 223 
 
 New Kensington 
 Shimel, F. T., Sgt 358 
 
 Norristown 
 
 Stiff nell, Luch, Pvt 377 
 
 Wright, G. L., Capt 427 
 
 Notch 
 Eckweiler, R. J., Pvt 136 
 
 North Erwin 
 Householder, J. A., Pvt 199 
 
 Orwigsburg 
 Shoener, W. M., Cook 359 
 
 Peckville 
 Lawrence, H. S., Sgt 235 
 
 Pencoyd 
 Dayton, A. S., 1st Lt 118 
 
 Philadelphia 
 
 Alexander, S. C, Ist Lt 31 
 
 Archer, J. D., Pvt 35 
 
 Bacon, B. R., Sgt 40 
 
 Bailey, Thomas, Capt 41 
 
 Biemueller, P. O., Wgr 55 
 
 Birney, K. B., 1st Lt 57 
 
 Blynn, J. M., Pvt 61 
 
 Bolen, Jacob, Pvt 62 
 
 Bower, George, 2nd Lt 65 
 
 Bowles, E. J., Sgt 65 
 
 Brown, J. R., Pvt 74 
 
 Brown, J. J., 1st Lt 75 
 
 Burk, W. S., 1st Lt 79 
 
 Castleman, J. R., 1st Lt 92 
 
 Coventry, Harry, 1st Lt 107 
 
 Dean, J. J., Sgt 118 
 
 Dechert, Robert. Capt 119 
 
 Denig, R. L., Maj 120 
 
 Donahoe, F. C, Pvt 127 
 
 Donnelly, P. C, Wgr 127 
 
 Draw, Charles W., 1st Lt. . . . 131 
 
 Dunn, Joseph J., Pvt 134 
 
 Eigenauer, J. E., 2nd Lt 138 
 
 Este, J. D., 1st Lt 141 
 
 Fay, J. H.. Capt 143 
 
 Fiechter, Walter, lat Lt 145 
 
 558 
 
 Philadelphia — Continued 
 
 Ferguson, J. A., 1st Lt 145 
 
 Flegle, F. H., Pvt 148 
 
 Forsyth, M. W., Jr., Pvt 151 
 
 Freeman, Patrick, Sgt 153 
 
 Goodman, W. O., Pvt 166 
 
 Greenwood, Harry L., Sgt. . . . 169 
 
 Grundy, John, Pvt 172 
 
 Haney, M. W., Capt 178 
 
 Harbison, H. J., Pvt 179 
 
 Haws, E. H., Pvt 184 
 
 Hendler, U. C, Capt 187 
 
 Hennessey, Patrick, Sgt 187 
 
 Hewitt, C. W., Jr., Cpl 189 
 
 Howard, G. H., 1st Lt 199 
 
 Ingersoll, Harry, Capt 205 
 
 Innes, Thomas, Pvt 205 
 
 James, Joseph, Pvt 208 
 
 Johnston, G. W.. Pvt 213 
 
 Jordan, E. J.. Cpl 215 
 
 Kaufman, Abe, Pvt 218 
 
 Keenan, J. A., Cpl 219 
 
 Kerr, Roland, Cpl 222 
 
 Kilroy, J. F., Sgt 224 
 
 Kohn, Marian, Cpl 228 
 
 Kuder, H. F., Sgt 231 
 
 Lawrence, J. S., Maj 235 
 
 Lott, J. H.. Cpl 247 
 
 Lynch, A. B., Sgt 249 
 
 McKendry, S. J., Pvt 259 
 
 Mack, C, Pvt 263 
 
 Marz, E. J., Jr., Cpl 270 
 
 Masciarelli. Giacomo, Pvt. . . .271 
 
 Mazkawz, Louis, Cpl 273 
 
 Meehan, E. J., Capt 274 
 
 Miles, T. H., 2nd Lt 277 
 
 Milgram, J. J., Pvt 277 
 
 Morris, E. B., Maj 285 
 
 Morris, J. P., Cpl 285 
 
 Morris, W. H. H., Maj 286 
 
 Murphy, A. R.. Pvt 289 
 
 Nachtman, L. J., Sgt 291 
 
 Narewouchek, Trojem, Sgt. . .291 
 
 Neely, James, Pvt 292 
 
 Nixon, W. J., Pvt 296 
 
 O'Brien, T. A., Sgt 299 
 
 Ogden, George, Cpl 300 
 
 Olanson, A. W., Sgt 301 
 
 Osmond, F. W., Cpl 303 
 
 Palardy, C. W., Cpl 305 
 
 Patten, J. H., Cpl 308 
 
 Pederson, I. O., Pvt 310 
 
 Petty, O. H., Lt. Com 313 
 
 Pierson, W. W., Maj 315 
 
 Pyrah, G. W., Pvt 323 
 
 Quinn, J. J., 1st Lt 324 
 
 Ray, L. M., Sgt. Maj 326 
 
 Recktenwald, Jacob, Sgt 327 
 
 Rivel, T. M., Sgt 335 
 
 Roach, H. E., Wgr 335 
 
 Roberts, A. S., Pvt 336 
 
 Rock, W. C, 2nd Lt 338 
 
 Savage, A. V., 1st Lt 347 
 
 Schad, Albert, Sgt 348 
 
 Scully, G. F., Pvt 352 
 
 Seiders, C. M., Pvt 352 
 
 Shartle, A. J., 1st Lt 355 
 
 Simpson, R. H., Pvt 362 
 
 Stambaugh, Isabelle, Nurse.. .374 
 
 Sweeney, B. F., Sgt 382 
 
 Walsh, R. J., 1st Lt 404 
 
 Welsh, E. J., Sgt 411 
 
 Wheeler, F. C, 1st Lt 414 
 
 Wilkins, John, Pvt 418 
 
 WiUiams, C. V., Cpl 418 
 
 WiUiams, W. C, Capt 421 
 
 Wisher, R. F.. Pvt 423 
 
 Zobnowski, Walter, Pvt 432 
 
 Philipsburg 
 Marks, S. J., Ist Lt 268 
 
Geographical Index — Continued 
 
 Pittsburgh 
 
 Acheson, W. C, 2nd Lt 27 
 
 Adamski, Jiozef, Cpl 29 
 
 Bann, Eddie, Pvt 43 
 
 Bates, Paul, Sgt 47 
 
 Benz, C. C, 1st Lt 53 
 
 Brennen, H. F., Sgt 70 
 
 Cain, R. S., Capt 84 
 
 Cassidy. E. B., Sgt 92 
 
 Cavanaugh, Thomas, Sgt 93 
 
 Cohen, F. J., Pvt 101 
 
 Cronin, R. P., Sgt Ill 
 
 Douglas, Reed S., Sgt 129 
 
 Dunlap, Jay, Cpl 134 
 
 Egler, F. A., Sgt 137 
 
 Farmer, W. R., Sec, 
 
 Y.M.C.A 143 
 
 Finnegan, Robert, Cpl 146 
 
 Flannery, W. R., 1st Lt 147 
 
 Huth, A. A., Cpl 204 
 
 Inks, C. L., Sgt 205 
 
 Kahle, C. C, 1st Lt 217 
 
 Klier, G. J., Pvt 227 
 
 Layer, Jonathan, Pvt 236 
 
 Levinson, Abe, Pvt 240 
 
 Macbeth, Edwin, Sgt 250 
 
 Manula, Harry, Pvt 267 
 
 Mates, Harry, Pvt 271 
 
 Molter, H. C, Sgt., 1st CI. . . .281 
 
 Newcomer, F. K., Lt. Col 294 
 
 Pamaranski, John, Cpl 306 
 
 Prager, Benjamin, Sgt 320 
 
 Pulono, C. R., Pvt 322 
 
 Rowbottom, R. G., Cpl 342 
 
 Shane, William, Cpl 354 
 
 Shenkel, J. H., 1st Lt 357 
 
 Thompson, J. W., 1st Sgt. . . .389 
 
 Vogel, A. F., Sgt 400 
 
 Wright, F. W., Sgt 427 
 
 Portage 
 McVicker, F. D., Pvt 263 
 
 Pottstown 
 
 Fox, D. R., Sgt 152 
 
 Gleason, J. V., Cpl 164 
 
 Pottsville 
 
 Bergstein, A. M., 1st Lt 54 
 
 Lennox, H. K., Pvt 239 
 
 Priceburg 
 
 Cook, Walter, Sgt 105 
 
 Fiorentino, Anthony, Pvt .... 146 
 Main, C. L., Sgt 265 
 
 Reading 
 
 Brison, C. W., Mech. . .■. 71 
 
 Frey, C. F., Pvt 154 
 
 Smeck, James, Pvt 365 
 
 Snyder, J. H., 1st Lt 370 
 
 Snyder, W. P., Pvt 370 
 
 Young, C. I., Sgt 329 
 
 PENNSYLVANIA— Con^mwed 
 
 Renovo 
 Knauff, R. E., Pvt 227 
 
 Roaring Springs 
 Langham, G. W., Pvt 234 
 
 Rouseville 
 Main, W. B., Pvt 265 
 
 Russelton 
 Kanopsky, Frank, Pvt 217 
 
 Sagamore 
 Jeffrey, R. E., Cpl 209 
 
 Davids 
 Way. P. H., 2nd Lt 408 
 
 Scottdale 
 Kennedy, J. J., Capt 222 
 
 Scranton 
 
 Burns, T. V., Pvt 80 
 
 Lesh, W. T., Sgt 240 
 
 McGuire, M. J., Capt 258 
 
 Morris, T. H., Pvt 286 
 
 Vail, R. M., Maj 397 
 
 Wheelock, F. R., Capt 414 
 
 Shamokin 
 
 Hardy, Orville, Cpl 179 
 
 Stankunos, B. G., Pvt 374 
 
 Suiter, W. C, 1st Lt 380 
 
 Sharon 
 
 Alexander, M. C, Cpl 31 
 
 Pulker, H. C, Pvt 322 
 
 Sharon Hill 
 Lynch, E. W., Capt 249 
 
 Sheffield 
 Lindahl, L. E., Sgt 243 
 
 Shenandoah 
 Scandel, Alexander, Pvt 337 
 
 Sigel 
 Ackley, James, Pvt 28 
 
 Slatington 
 Handwerck, R. E., Pvt 177 
 
 South Oil City 
 Gaddis, Thomas, 1st Sgt 156 
 
 Spartansbtirg 
 Skiff, C. B., Pvt 363 
 
 Springdale 
 
 Esser, J. F., Cpl 141 
 
 Thompson, G. M., Pvt 388 
 
 Spring City 
 
 Jennart, Leon, Bglr 209 
 
 Reinhard, William, Pvt 330 
 
 Stalker 
 Cargin, G. I., Pvt 87 
 
 Stroudsburg 
 Gehris, J. D., Pvt 160 
 
 Susquehanna 
 Wateqs, F. E., Cpl 407 
 
 Sykesville 
 Warman, John, Pvt 406 
 
 Tarentum 
 Potter, E. R., 1st Sgt 319 
 
 Tidewater 
 Summerton, R. H., Sgt 381 
 
 Titusville 
 
 Edwards, H. S., Pvt 137 
 
 Gray, J. W., 1st Lt 168 
 
 Ross, C. J., 1st Lt 340 
 
 Towanda 
 Dill, L. C, Pvt 124 
 
 Townhill 
 Culver, Stanley, Pvt 112 
 
 Troy 
 Stanton, Charles, Jr., Cpl. . . .374 
 
 Tyro7ie 
 Owens, Gilbert, Sgt 304 
 
 Va?iderbilt 
 
 Pratt, Jesse, Sgt 320 
 
 Schallenberger, H. D., 2nd Lt.348 
 
 Verona 
 Stewart, C. L., Pvt 376 
 
 Washington 
 Blond, P. S., Sgt 60 
 
 Wayne 
 Reed, Washington, 1st Lt . . . . 328 
 
 Waynesboro 
 Rumberger, H. P., Pvt 343 
 
 Waynesburg 
 
 Martin, Edward, Lt. Col 270 
 
 Smith, H. S., 2nd Lt 366 
 
 Weikert 
 Pursley, W. B., Sgt 323 
 
 Weissport 
 Storm, G. P., Bn. Sgt. Maj. . .378 
 
 West Brownsville 
 Axton, A. K., Pvt 39 
 
 West Chester 
 
 Eppiheimer, E. L., Sgt 140 
 
 TaylOT, F. E., Pvt 384 
 
 Wilkesbarre 
 
 Fuller, J. M., Sgt 155 
 
 Miner, Asher, Col 279 
 
 Alurdoch, R. H., 1st Lt 289 
 
 O'Brien, Charles, 1st Lt 299 
 
 Patterson, E. H., Cpl 308 
 
 Jones, H. L., Cpl 215 
 
 Wilkinsburg 
 Patterson, A. B., Jr., 1st Lt. .308 
 ■■♦ Williamsport 
 
 Bobb, L. C, Sgt 61 
 
 Clarke, S. V., 1st Lt 99 
 
 Windgap 
 Billman, F. E., Pvt 56 
 
 Wrightsville 
 Verdier, WilUam, Pvt 399 
 
 Wyalusing 
 May, L. T., Pvt 273 
 
 York 
 Doll, J. A., Pvt 126 
 
 Zelienople 
 Plassmeyer, A. J., Pvt 316 
 
 RHODE ISLAND 
 
 Central Falls 
 Norton, J. W., Sgt 297 
 
 Chepachet 
 Capwell, A. W., Pvt 86 
 
 Cranston 
 Hickey, T. J., Pvt 189 
 
 Greenwich 
 Hawke, F. J., Sgt 184 
 
 Manville 
 Preston, J. T., Jr., Sgt 321 
 
 Nayatt 
 Colley, D. T., Capt 102 
 
 Newport 
 
 Lawless, J. B., Sgt 235 
 
 Noyes, S. H., Capt 298 
 
 Sullivan, James, Pvt 380 
 
 Pawtucket 
 
 Connors, John, Cpl 104 
 
 Dodge, R. S., 2nd Lt 126 
 
 Lemieux, William, Sgt 238 
 
 Siner, E. R., Pvt 363 
 
 Providence 
 
 Bourne, R. K., Cpl 65 
 
 Broadhead, J. K., Sgt 72 
 
 Clabby, J. J., Sgt 97 
 
 Donnelly, Edward, 1st Lt 127 
 
 559 
 
 Providence — Continued 
 
 Fratus, G. R., Pvt 153 
 
 Greene, James A., Cpl 169 
 
 Johnson, H. R., Pvt 211 
 
 MacLeod, N. D., Maj 251 
 
 Nelson, H. W., Pvt 293 
 
 Rancourt, J. L, 1st Lt 325 
 
 Westerly 
 
 Blake, C. R., 1st Lt 58 
 
 Broadfoot, Josiah, Cpl 72 
 
 Turano, John, Pvt 395 
 
 Woonsocket 
 Nadeau, David, 1st Sgt 291 
 
Geographical Index — Continued 
 
 Abbeville 
 Jones, W. F., Pvt 215 
 
 Aiken 
 Mosley, Gaines, Capt 287 
 
 Allendale 
 Stoney, Bruce, Pvt 379 
 
 Anderson 
 
 Bailey, R. M., 2nd Lt 41 
 
 Gilmer, Robert, 2nd Lt 163 
 
 Ligon, L. L., Capt 242 
 
 Bennetsville 
 
 Faison, J. K., Pvt 142 
 
 Palmer, W. W., Ist Lt 306 
 
 Brownsville 
 Hartley, P. L., Pvt 181 
 
 Cades 
 Smith, L. W., Sgt 367 
 
 Camden 
 
 Sinclair, P. K., Cpl 363 
 
 Villepigue, J. C., Cpl., 
 
 (M. of H.) 25 
 
 Villepigue, J. C, Cpl 400 
 
 Cassatt 
 Boone, L. W., Pvt 63 
 
 Charleston 
 
 Bremmer, H. F., Sgt 69 
 
 Cogswell, J. C, 1st Lt 100 
 
 Holmes, J. H., Capt 196 
 
 Jervey, F. J., Capt 210 
 
 Jervey, T. M., 1st Lt 210 
 
 Jordan, J. P., Cpl 216 
 
 Lesesne, F. K., Capt 240 
 
 McLeod, M. F., Ist Lt 261 
 
 Prause, C. W. T., 2nd Lt 320 
 
 Rudolph, M. C, Capt 343 
 
 Wells, E. L., Capt 411 
 
 White, R. G., 1st Lt 414 
 
 Chesterfield 
 
 Gaskins, F. 0., Cpl 159 
 
 Hunt, H. B., Pvt 203 
 
 Sellers, W. E., Sgt 353 
 
 Cheraw 
 
 McDonald, R. M., Sgt 256 
 
 Terrell, H. P., Cpl 386 
 
 Clemson College 
 
 Gordon, M. A., Sgt 166 
 
 Holmes, Burton, Pvt 195 
 
 Colleton 
 
 Strickland, C. M., Cpl 379 
 
 Weeks, Y. Z., Cpl 410 
 
 Columbia 
 
 Carter, J. C, Pvt 90 
 
 Manning, W. S., Maj 267 
 
 Murray, C. E., 1st Lt 290 
 
 Seay, M. B., Cpl 352 
 
 Columbus 
 Thompson, H. L., Capt 389 
 
 SOUTH CAROLINA 
 
 Darlington 
 Cooper, Thomas, Sgt 106 
 
 Easley 
 Porter, C. R., Pvt 318 
 
 Enoree 
 Turner, Joe W., Sgt 395 
 
 FloTcncc 
 Mancaster, J. H., Maj 288 
 
 Fort Motte 
 Stewart, Malley, Pvt 376 
 
 Fort Mill 
 Hall, Thomas Lee, Sgt. 
 
 (M. of H.) 19 
 
 Nims, W. H., 1st Sgt 295 
 
 Gaffney 
 
 Padgett, A. J., Sgt 304 
 
 Phillips, R. R., Pvt 314 
 
 Glendale 
 Bradley, Roe, Pvt 67 
 
 Gray Court 
 Benjamin, R. N., Ist Lt 53 
 
 Great Falls 
 Wilson, R. M., Pvt 421 
 
 Greenville 
 
 Batson, G. W., Cpl 47 
 
 Callen, N. E., Maj 85 
 
 Harbin, E. R., Pvt 179 
 
 McManaway, H. B., Cpl 261 
 
 Greer 
 
 Hardin, M. N., Pvt 179 
 
 McDowell, E. O., Pvt 257 
 
 Wood, W. E., Pvt 425 
 
 Hartsville 
 
 Gardner, J. H., Sgt 158 
 
 Hoover, W. J., 1st Lt 197 
 
 Wallace, H. E., 2nd Lt 403 
 
 Inman 
 Foster, Garey Evans, Sgt., 
 
 (M. of H.) 19 
 
 Jonesville 
 Hames, Wm. W., 1st Lt 176 
 
 Kirshaw 
 Thomas, R. C, Cpl 388 
 
 Kollocks 
 Caulder, L. E., Cpl 93 
 
 Lancaster 
 
 Springs, E. W., 1st Lt 373 
 
 Whitaker, Daniel, Pvt 414 
 
 Mayesville 
 
 Moses, Ellison, Pvt 287 
 
 Mount Carmel 
 McCelvey, G. C, 1st Lt 253 
 
 Yardborough, G. H., 1st Lt.. .428 
 
 New Bern 
 Duffy, J. C, 2nd Lt 132 
 
 New Brockland 
 Muse, E. M., Sgt 290 
 
 North Augusta 
 Adams, J. P., 1st Lt 28 
 
 Pageland 
 Funderburk, M. F., Mech. . . . 155 
 
 McLelland, W. D., 1st Lt 261 
 
 Pelzer 
 Dickerson, William A., Pvt. . . 123 
 
 Providence 
 Heriot, James D., Cpl., 
 
 (M. of H.) 20 
 
 Heriot, J. D., Cpl 188 
 
 Reidsville 
 Rinehart, E. T., Cpl 334 
 
 Richburg 
 Cochrane, R. S., C.P.M 100 
 
 Rock Hill 
 Dozier, J. C, Ist Lt., 
 
 (M. of H.) 18, 130 
 
 Smith, C. A., Pvt 365 
 
 Rockton 
 Hamilton, Reuben G., Maj. . .176 
 
 Roebuck 
 Arnold, D. G., Cpl 36 
 
 Spartansburg 
 
 McKinney, L. L., Pvt 260 
 
 Schwing, J. A., Ist Lt 351 
 
 Summerton 
 Mood, J. A., Capt 282 
 
 Summerville 
 Legge, B. R., Maj 238 
 
 Sumter 
 
 Jones, S. E., Cpl 215 
 
 Sims, G. D., Pvt 363 
 
 Swansea 
 Neese, H. L., Pvt 292 
 
 Timber Lake 
 Lunsf ord, Jesse, Cpl 249 
 
 Timm,onsviUe 
 Baker, McLaurin, Sgt 42 
 
 Turbeville 
 Turbeville, W. J., Pvt 395 
 
 Union 
 
 Arthur, D. H., Capt 36 
 
 Fillyaw, W. J., Pvt 146 
 
 Fore, J. E., Sgt 150 
 
 Fore, S. W., Sgt 151 
 
 Sexton, F. H., 1st Lt 354 
 
 Walhalla 
 Bryant, H. E., Pvt 76 
 
 Walterboro 
 Hope, E. B., 1st Lt 197 
 
 Wareshoals 
 Van Hoy, J. L., Pvt 398 
 
 WestvUle 
 Hilton, R. S., Sgt., 
 
 (M. of H.) 20, 192 
 
 Clear Lake 
 Hand, Leo, Pvt 177 
 
 Columbia 
 Norton, J. A., Wgr 297 
 
 Drayer 
 Rousch, J. R., Pvt 341 
 
 Edgemont 
 Highley, E. W., Sgt 190 
 
 SOUTH DAKOTA 
 
 Mitchell 
 O'Flaherty, C. F., Chap 300 
 
 Thorne, C. F., Pvt 390 
 
 Redfield 
 Beard, E. L., Pvt 49 
 
 Volga 
 Groenenboon, Onno, Pvt 171 
 
 Watauga 
 Burroughs, F. A., Sgt 81 
 
 Watertown 
 McCain, A. J., Pvt 253 
 
 Wecola 
 Hamak, Frank A., Pvt 175 
 
 Ashland City 
 Boyd, T. E., 2nd Lt 66 
 
 Athens 
 Wilson, J. B., 1st Lt 421 
 
 Atoka 
 Adkinson, Joseph B., Sgt., 
 
 (M. of H.) 17 
 
 TENNESSEE 
 
 Baileytown 
 Weems, J. F., Pvt 410 
 
 Baynardsville 
 French, Henry, Pvt 154 
 
 Bellbuckle 
 Blackburn, W. E., Cpl 58 
 
 560 
 
 Blountville 
 Taylor, W. C, Sgt 385 
 
 Bo ma 
 Lowe, Thurman, Sgt 247 
 
 Bon Aqua 
 Vaughn, J. H., Sgt 398 
 
Geographical Index — Continued 
 
 TENNESSEE— Confenwed 
 
 Bristol 
 
 Goodwin, R. H., Sgt 166 
 
 Buntyn 
 
 Gotten, O. L., Gpl 107 
 
 Butler 
 Reece, B. G., 1st Lt 327 
 
 Capleville 
 Wilkinson, Thaddeus, Sgt. . . .418 
 
 Chattanooga 
 
 Adler, J. O., Maj 29 
 
 Dudderar, M. B., Sgt 132 
 
 Igou, Paul, Sgt 205 
 
 GiUiam, R. E., Ist Lt 163 
 
 Leonard, J. W., Lt. Gol 239 
 
 Roberts, S. K., Pvt 336 
 
 Seagraves, Charles, 1st Lt. . . .352 
 
 Sharpe, R. E., 2nd Lt 355 
 
 Shannon, F. B., Sgt 355 
 
 Starkey, J. W., 1st Lt 374 
 
 Wilson, T. J., Pvt 422 
 
 Cleveland 
 Richmond, C. L., Pvt 332 
 
 Coal Creek 
 Slover, Robert, Gpl 364 
 
 Columbia 
 Younger, R. L., 2nd Lt 430 
 
 Copperhill 
 Smith, Gharlie, Pvt 365 
 
 Cosby 
 Nowlin, G. A., 1st Sgt 298 
 
 Creston 
 Johnson, Henry, Pvt 212 
 
 Crossville 
 Lemert, Milo, Ist Sgt., 
 
 (M. of H.) 21 
 
 Thurman, L. T., Sgt 390 
 
 Cumberland Gap 
 Morison, J. H. S., 1st Lt 285 
 
 Dayton 
 Potter, Walter, Pvt 319 
 
 Decatur 
 Arrants, W. R., 1st Lt 36 
 
 Dickson 
 Dudley, Mack, Pvt 132 
 
 Dover 
 Hilliard, G. C., Sgt 192 
 
 Dresden 
 Jones, H. J., 2nd Lt 215 
 
 Dyersburg 
 Miller, G. F., Sgt 278 
 
 Elbridge 
 Lynch, R. D., Pvt 249 
 
 Elizabethton 
 Folsom, L. H., 1st Lt 150 
 
 Erwin 
 
 Bowman, S. E., Pvt 65 
 
 Stewart, G. L., Sgt 376 
 
 Etowah 
 LUlard, D. W., Capt 242 
 
 Finger 
 Weaver, J. F., Pvt 408 
 
 Fort Henry 
 Lyons, D. M., 2nd Lt 250 
 
 Fruitland 
 Walker, H. J., Pvt 402 
 
 Fountain City 
 
 Clark, W. L., Pvt 99 
 
 Lowe, W. O., 2nd Lt 247 
 
 Greenfield 
 Sackett, D. S., 1st Lt 345 
 
 Helmwood 
 Cross, James, 2nd Lt Ill 
 
 Hillsboro 
 Anderson, Leonard, Cpl 33 
 
 Humboldt 
 Kohlwyck. O. C, Pvt 228 
 
 Jacksboro 
 MUler, Hobart, Pvt 278 
 
 Jackson 
 Short, G. D., Pvt 359 
 
 Jamestown 
 Beaty, LesUe, Pvt 50 
 
 Jefferson City 
 Cross, WiUie, Pvt Ill 
 
 Jonesboro 
 
 Duncan, Basil E., Pvt 133 
 
 Mottern, V. C, Sgt. 1st CI. . .287 
 Taylor, Oscar, Sgt 384 
 
 Ki7igston 
 Wright, C. S., Cpl 427 
 
 Kittyton 
 Edwards, Garrett, Sgt 137 
 
 Knoxville 
 
 Blair, G. A., Capt 58 
 
 Boyd, R. H., 2nd Lt 66 
 
 Carr, J. M., Sgt 88 
 
 Carter, P. D., 2nd Lt 90 
 
 Cooper, W. N., Pvt 106 
 
 Coram, C. A., Pvt 106 
 
 Eckel, W. H., 2nd Lt 136 
 
 Hill, F. Y., 1st Lt 191 
 
 Home, W. T., Pvt 198 
 
 Hutson, G. R., Pvt 204 
 
 Jones, J. T., Cpl 215 
 
 Karnes, James E., Sgt., 
 
 (M. of H.) 20 
 
 Karnes, J. E 218 
 
 Leach, J. W., 1st Lt 236 
 
 McKiddy, Zona, Pvt 260 
 
 Mingle, C. L., Pvt 280 
 
 Moody, Rolf, Capt 282 
 
 Murrian, J. H., 1st Lt 290 
 
 Swaggerty, AlUe, Sgt 332 
 
 Thompson, C. W., Sgt 388 
 
 Tillery, J. M., Sgt 391 
 
 Lafollette 
 Cox, O. C, Sgt 108 
 
 Laurel Bloomery 
 Fritz, L. B., Pvt 154 
 
 Lebanon 
 Hobbs, A. T., 1st Lt 193 
 
 Lenoir City 
 
 Cagle, T. G., Pvt 83 
 
 Cannon, C. F., Sgt 86 
 
 Howard, CharUe, Cpl 199 
 
 Packett, J. W., Cpl 304 
 
 Plemmons, R. L., Cpl 316 
 
 Spears, G. W., Cpl 372 
 
 Wright, J. D., Cpl 427 
 
 Livingston 
 Mitchell, J. A., 1st Lt 280 
 
 London 
 Costner, Oley, Pvt 107 
 
 Louisburg 
 Davis, E. C, Sgt 116 
 
 Maryville 
 Cable, R. B., Sgt 83 
 
 Memphis 
 
 Abele, H. A., 1st Lt 27 
 
 Barnwell, F. H., 2nd Lt 45 
 
 Bassi, Joseph, Pvt 46 
 
 Bell, Joe, Sgt 52 
 
 Brinkley, A. W., Capt 71 
 
 Buck, B. B., Bri. Gen 77 
 
 Engle, J. C, Sgt 140 
 
 Fontaine, H. L., 1st Lt 150 
 
 Jerry, Barney, Cpl 210 
 
 Lewis, F. N., Capt 241 
 
 Mason, Zelna, Pvt 271 
 
 Quinn, Jim, 2nd Lt 324 
 
 Sellers, C. G., 1st Lt 353 
 
 Tucker, L. J., Pvt 394 
 
 Vinton, T. W., 1st Lt 400 
 
 561 
 
 Milligan College 
 White, J. B., Pvt 417 
 
 Mitchellville 
 Dobbs, Lain, Sgt 125 
 
 Morristown 
 Ward, C. J., Pvt., (M. of H.) . 25 
 
 Moscow 
 Pruitt, P. S., Pvt 322 
 
 Mount Pleasant 
 Thompson, J. W., Cpl 389 
 
 Mount Vernon 
 Lunsford, B. B., Cpl 249 
 
 Mulberry 
 Rives, J. S., Pvt 335 
 
 Murfreesboro 
 
 Brown, Lester, Pvt 75 
 
 Ridley, J. A., 1st Lt 333 
 
 Nashville 
 
 Alsup, J. W., Pvt 33 
 
 Anthony, H. B., Sgt 35 
 
 Duncan, C, B,, Capt 133 
 
 Manier, W. R., Jr., Capt 266 
 
 Meade, Frierson, Jr., Capt. . .273 
 
 Srygley, E. M., 1st Lt 373 
 
 Timothy, J. S., 2nd Lt 391 
 
 Newmarket 
 WUes, G. L., Pvt 417 
 
 Newport 
 Epley, Bruce, Sgt 140 
 
 Normandy 
 CardweU, H. W., Cpl 87 
 
 Oliver Springs 
 Diggs, Benjamin W., Pvt. . . . 124 
 Stripling, W. B., Cpl 379 
 
 Pall Mall 
 York, A. C, Cpl., (M. of H.) 
 
 26, 429 
 
 Brookshire, A. B., Sgt 72 
 
 Pittsburgh Landing 
 Barnett, C. E., Pvt 45 
 
 Ripley 
 Woodard, W. L., Pvt 425 
 
 Rodgersville 
 Cinamon, Archie, Pvt 97 
 
 Rutledge 
 Daniels, W. H., Pvt 115 
 
 Russellville 
 TaUey, Edward R., Sgt., 
 
 (M. of H.) 24 
 
 Servanne 
 Richards, J. N. C, Capt 332 
 
 Shelbyville 
 Tune, H. R., 1st Lt 395 
 
 Springfield 
 Strange, G. F., Pvt 379 
 
 Tellico Plains 
 
 Brown, B. W., Sgt 73 
 
 ElUs, N. W., 1st Lt 138 
 
 Tiptonville 
 Gates, C. B., Capt 93 
 
 Trenton 
 Sanderfer, P. C, Sgt 346 
 
 Trezevant 
 Brooks, E. E., Pvt 72 
 
 Union City 
 Whitson, R. K., Capt 416 
 
 Wetland 
 Hatcher, S. H., Pvt 183 
 
 Wilson, Shug, Pvt 421 
 
 Yorkville 
 Dozier, Carmon, Pvt 130 
 
Geographical Index — Continued 
 
 Abilene 
 Red, H. D., Cpl 327 
 
 Austin 
 
 Barrow, C. L., 1st Lt 45 
 
 Moore, C. J., Capt 283 
 
 Smith, J. W., 1st Lt 367 
 
 Whisenant, H. W., 2nd Lt 414 
 
 Young, C. G., 1st Lt 429 
 
 Barry 
 Bell, G. A., Cpl 52 
 
 Bay City 
 Gaines, J. P., 2nd Lt 156 
 
 Beaumont 
 Dallas, F. W., Cpl 114 
 
 Bess May 
 Cavenee, C. E., Sgt 93 
 
 Boerne 
 Nichols, C. E., Sgt 294 
 
 Brenham 
 
 Lipscomb, A. E., Sgt 244 
 
 Ruland, H. F., Pvt 343 
 
 Brownwood 
 Reese, Wm., Pvt 328 
 
 Byran 
 Buchanan, Alfred, Sgt 76 
 
 Cedar Valley 
 Simpson, A. R., Pvt 362 
 
 China Springs 
 WilUs, Paul, Sgt 420 
 
 Cleburne 
 
 Nail, E. K., Sgt 291 
 
 Roberts, C. A., Sgt 336 
 
 Colorado 
 Worrell, J. M., Pvt 426 
 
 Comanche 
 McKimmey, J. C, 2nd Lt 260 
 
 Dallas 
 Florian, P. A., Jr., 2nd Lt. . . . 149 
 
 Gumm, Jay D., Sgt 172 
 
 Hildebrand, Harry, Sgt 191 
 
 Kinney, M. H., Sgt 225 
 
 Loomis, J. S., 1st Lt 246 
 
 Rozella, G. F., Jr., Lt. Col. . .342 
 Swain, J. R., Pvt 382 
 
 De Kalb 
 Moore, J. H., 2nd Lt 283 
 
 Dime Box 
 Brummett, J. R., Pvt 76 
 
 Denison 
 
 Abbott, R. L., Cpl 27 
 
 Crawford, W. D., Capt 110 
 
 Leeper, D. C, Capt 238 
 
 Denton 
 
 Grant, Alfred A., 1st Lt 168 
 
 Johnston, Frank, Cpl 213 
 
 Douglas 
 Warren, R. W., Pvt 407 
 
 Duffin 
 Waldrop, B. X., Sgt 402 
 
 Eagle Pass 
 Ortiz, Conception, Pvt 303 
 
 El Paso 
 
 Anderson, P. H., Pvt 34 
 
 Dreben, Sam, 1st Sgt 130 
 
 Johnson, A. L., Cpl 211 
 
 Smith, H. L., Ist Lt 366 
 
 Stains, T. R., 2nd Lt 373 
 
 Warren, E. R., 1st Lt 406 
 
 Ennis 
 Stapleton, Gordon, 2nd Lt . . . 374 
 
 Farmers Branch 
 McClendon, J. H., 1st Lt. . . .354 
 
 Fort Sam Houston 
 
 Gaston, R. A., Cpl 159 
 
 Smith, H. A., Col 366 
 
 Fort Worth 
 
 Brewster, Hugh, Ist Lt 70 
 
 Butcher, T. W., Cpl 82 
 
 Jackson, G. C, Sgt 206 
 
 Johnson, G. A., 2nd Lt 211 
 
 TEXAS 
 
 Fort Worth — Continued 
 
 Myers, L. W., Cpl 291 
 
 Ryan, O. H., Cpl 344 
 
 Terrell, A. W., 2nd Lt 386 
 
 Friday 
 Courtney, A. M., Pvt 107 
 
 Galveston 
 
 Feigle, W. M., Sgt 144 
 
 Nicholls, H. O., Sgt 294 
 
 Ryan, J. E., Cpl 344 
 
 Gatesville 
 
 Marlin, Frank, Pvt 268 
 
 Morrison, O. K., 1st Lt 286 
 
 Goodlett 
 Montgomery, C. G., Pvt 282 
 
 Goose Creek 
 
 Collier, C. C, Cpl 102 
 
 Dunlavy, H. D., Pvt 134 
 
 Granbury 
 
 Joiner, A. E., Pvt 213 
 
 Yantis, E. M., 1st Lt 328 
 
 Grandview 
 Hillburn, H. S., Capt 192 
 
 Greenville 
 
 Ashburn, I. S., Maj 37 
 
 Gee, O. J., 1st Lt 160 
 
 Parker, J. A., Pvt 307 
 
 Hale Center 
 Cooper, J. A., 2nd Lt 106 
 
 Hebbronville 
 
 Yaeger, Louis, Pvt 428 
 
 Yaeger, Roy, Cpl 428 
 
 Hillsboro 
 Mason, C. H., Ist Lt 271 
 
 Hubbard 
 Smith, W. K., Sgt 369 
 
 Houston 
 
 Carlson, E. A., Cpl 87 
 
 Higley, G. R., 1st Lt 190 
 
 McCall, Andy, Pvt 253 
 
 Manning, James, H. A., 1st CI 266 
 
 Pride, H. N., 1st Lt 322 
 
 Shepherd, R. H. C, Pvt 357 
 
 Houston Heights 
 Houston, Clyde, Pvt 199 
 
 Jordantown 
 Stewart, A. E., Pvt 376 
 
 Josephine 
 Reese, J. D., Pvt 328 
 
 Kent 
 Holt, J. L., Pvt 196 
 
 Kirkland 
 
 Dry, C. C, Sgt 131 
 
 Shoemaker, L. O., Cpl 368 
 
 Lamesa 
 Cooksey, T. L., Sgt 105 
 
 Laredo 
 Taylor, J. L., Capt 384 
 
 Leggett 
 Votaw, L. H., Cpl 401 
 
 Pilgrim 
 Burnett, Clifton, Sgt 80 
 
 Lojneta 
 Spangler, Louis, Pvt 371 
 
 Marlin 
 Stegar, B. A., Pvt 375 
 
 Mart 
 CoUey. T. C, 1st Lt 102 
 
 Merkel 
 Nixon, L. H., Capt 296 
 
 Midland 
 Rhea, J. C, Col 331 
 
 Milford 
 Baucom, B. V., Capt 47 
 
 Missouri 
 Nelson, A. E., Sgt. 1st CI 293 
 
 Moody 
 Morrison, J. S., Sgt 286 
 
 Mt. Pleasant 
 Weimer, J. S., Pvt 410 
 
 Munger 
 Peacock, Jack, Sgt 209 
 
 Myra 
 Crawford, R. E., Cpl HO 
 
 Petersburg 
 Curtis, W. C, Pvt 114 
 
 Pilot Point 
 Boggs, E. H., Cpl 61 
 
 Pluck 
 Deggs, George, Pvt 120 
 
 Post City 
 Hammons, C. C, Cpl 177 
 
 Quanah 
 Hankins, S. M., 1st Lt 178 
 
 Refugio 
 Chatman, G. M., Pvt 95 
 
 Richardson 
 Blewett, C. H., Pvt 59 
 
 Rocksprings 
 Bourland, W. F., Ist Lt 65 
 
 Rockwall 
 Brown, M. H., 2nd Lt 75 
 
 Rosebud 
 Tawater, C. M., Sgt 384 
 
 Sabinal 
 Peters, H. N., Capt 311 
 
 Saint Jo 
 Barton, T. D., Capt 46 
 
 San Antonio 
 Barkeley, David B., Pvt., 
 
 (M. of H.) 17 
 
 Bruce, A. D., Maj 76 
 
 Freml, Wesley, 1st Lt 154 
 
 Frost, John, 1st Lt 154 
 
 Haley, R. R., 1st Lt 174 
 
 Ogden, I. C, Capt 300 
 
 Rote, T. C, 1st Lt 348 
 
 Simpson, J. M., Capt 362 
 
 Tobin, E. G., Ist Lt 392 
 
 San Marcos 
 Lindsey, C. S., Pvt 243 
 
 Sealy 
 Loescher, F. B., Sgt 245 
 
 Somerville 
 Garcia, Graviel, Pvt 157 
 
 Stratford 
 Ritchie, E. D., Pvt 334 
 
 Strawn 
 Head, C. E., Cpl 185 
 
 Sunset 
 Worthen, W. R., Mech 426 
 
 Sweetwater 
 Focht, J. A., 1st Lt 149 
 
 Texarkana 
 WUcox, G. E., 2nd Lt 417 
 
 Tulla 
 Jordan, Jack, Cpl 215 
 
 Hensley, T. L., Pvt 188 
 
 Waco 
 Harlow, L. E., Cpl 180 
 
 Weatherford 
 
 Hart, J. S., IstLt 181 
 
 Pollard, RusseU, Cpl 317 
 
 Wellington 
 Pennington, Edgar, Pvt 311 
 
 Westoff 
 Danysch, S. G., Sgt 115 
 
 Whitewright 
 Sloan, O. L., Pvt 364 
 
 Whorton 
 Manning, J. C, Cpl 266 
 
 Wichita Falls 
 Carrigan, A. H., 1st Lt 88 
 
 Winnsboro 
 Coats, L. C, Pvt 100 
 
 662 
 
Geographical Index — Continued 
 
 Benson 
 Monk, F. C, Pvt 282 
 
 Deseret 
 Theobald. C. G., Cpl 387 
 
 Filmore 
 Day, Clinton, Pvt 118 
 
 Ibapah 
 Lee, T. F., Pvt 237 
 
 UTAH 
 
 Logan 
 Maughan, R. L., lat Lt 272 
 
 Peoa 
 Crandall, R. L., Pvt 109 
 
 Rozel 
 Fraky, F. M.. Sgt 153 
 
 Salt Lake City 
 
 AUen, C. E., 1st Lt 32 
 
 Bird, F. M., Ph. M 57 
 
 Salt Lake City — Continued 
 
 Bosone, P. P., Sgt 64 
 
 Chenoweth, C. E., Capt 96 
 
 Cook, L. H., Capt 105 
 
 Fletcher, H. B.. Cpl 148 
 
 Hiller, W. S., Cpl 192 
 
 Hughes, G. D., Cpl 201 
 
 Toquerville 
 Naegle, H. M., Pvt 291 
 
 Albans 
 Sumner, C. S., Capt 381 
 
 Barry 
 SulUvan, Jerry, Sgt 381 
 
 Burlington 
 
 Burgess, F. V., 1st Lt 79 
 
 Dorey, Leo J., Pvt 128 
 
 Hamilton, Lloyd A., lat Lt. . . 176 
 Jackson, H. N., Maj 206 
 
 East Hardwick 
 Cushion, L. J., Pvt 114 
 
 VERMONT 
 
 Essex Junction 
 Aldrich, P. H., 1st Lt 30 
 
 Hardwick 
 Batchelder, H. W., 1st Lt 47 
 
 Huntington 
 Chamberlain, L J., Pvt 94 
 
 Ludlow 
 Ballard, F. E., Pvt 42 
 
 Newport 
 Emery, Donald, Pvt 139 
 
 St. Albans 
 Maokey, D. S., 1st Lt 251 
 
 Stowe 
 Smith, D. F., Capt 366 
 
 Waitsfield 
 LaMorder, H. C, Sgt 233 
 
 Websterville 
 Miller, A. E., Pvt 277 
 
 West Rutland 
 Carter, Edward, Sgt 90 
 
 White River Junction 
 Hunt, Charles, Pvt 202 
 
 Abingdon 
 Price, Thomas, Pvt 322 
 
 Waters, Taliesin, 2nd Lt 407 
 
 Baskerville 
 Curtis, B. B., Cpl 113 
 
 Berryville 
 Reynolds, W. G., Capt 331 
 
 Big Stone Gap 
 Allman, Frank, Cpl 32 
 
 Blackstone 
 Irby, Spirley, Pvt 206 
 
 Bloxom 
 Somers, V. L., 2nd Lt 370 
 
 Bonair 
 McCleur, E. A., 2nd Lt 254 
 
 Broadwater 
 Doughty, C. A., Pvt 129 
 
 Buena Vista 
 Jenkins, J. T., Sgt 209 
 
 Cambria 
 Cooper, E. B., Pvt 106 
 
 Cape Charles 
 Costin, Henry G., Pvt. 
 
 (M. of H.) 18 
 
 Costin, H. G., Pvt 106 
 
 Castlewood 
 Branson, W. W., Cpl 68 
 
 Catawba 
 Wright, J. W., Sgt 427 
 
 Charlottesville 
 Marsh, J. C, Pvt 269 
 
 Chase City 
 Gregory, Earl D., Sgt. 
 
 (M. of H.) 19 
 
 Cheriton 
 Baker, John, Pvt 41 
 
 Churchland 
 Lawrence, V. S., Cpl 235 
 
 Clenchport 
 Estep, Isaac, Pvt 141 
 
 Clintwood 
 Phipps, W. B., Pvt 315 
 
 Ctitz 
 Hudnall, J. W., Sgt 201 
 
 ShankUn, A. W., 1st Lt 355 
 
 Culpeper 
 Diener, Louis, Capt 123 
 
 Courtland 
 Jordan, N. L., Pvt 216 
 
 VIRGINIA 
 
 Danville 
 Lumpkin, L. M., Sgt 248 
 
 Davis Wharf 
 West, J. E., Sgt 412 
 
 Dispotanda 
 Hatch, B. T., Jr., Sgt 183 
 
 Drivers 
 Hurdle, W. G., Pvt 203 
 
 Emory 
 Handy, T. T., Capt 177 
 
 Earlhurst 
 Woodville, J. P., Pvt 425 
 
 East Falls Church 
 Fenwick, E. G., Pvt 144 
 
 Farmville 
 
 Davis, W. C, 1st Sgt 118 
 
 Dunnington, W. G., 2nd Lt . . . 135 
 
 Ferrum 
 Ingram, I. F., Pvt 205 
 
 Fredericksburg 
 
 Bass, U. F., 1st Lt 46 
 
 Stone, A. H., 1st Lt 378 
 
 Greenville 
 Rowan, H. P., Cpl 342 
 
 Gordonville 
 Bell, W. B., Cpl 52 
 
 Grove Hill 
 Kite, G. J., Pvt 226 
 
 Hamilton 
 
 Fuller, E. C, Capt 155 
 
 Davis, T. H., Pvt 117 
 
 Godfrey, J. E., Sgt 165 
 
 Hanover 
 Vial, F. A., Cpl 399 
 
 Honaker 
 Wygal, L. A., Pvt 427 
 
 Hopewell 
 Jones, C. E., Cpl 214 
 
 Houston 
 Barksdale, A. D., Capt 44 
 
 Imboden 
 Kennedy, Grant, Cpl 221 
 
 Ivy Depot, Albermarle County 
 Adams, F. W., Ist Lt 28 
 
 Lanexa 
 Burrell, Reuben, Pvt 81 
 
 Lane View 
 Sadler, G. W., lat Lt 345 
 
 Lauraville 
 Brown, H. A., Cpl 74 
 
 Lebanon 
 Robb, W. E., Chap 335 
 
 Leesburg 
 Manning, J. F., Jr., Ist Lt 266 
 
 Lent 
 Carter, H. C, Pvt 90 
 
 Lexington 
 Graham, Edward L., Capt 168 
 
 Lofton 
 Zirkle, J. M., Pvt 431 
 
 Louisa 
 Daniel, C. E., Pvt 115 
 
 Luray 
 Menefee, M. J., 1st Lt 274 
 
 Lynchburg 
 
 Glass, H. B.. Cpl 164 
 
 Hughes, W. E., Pvt 201 
 
 Jennings, E. A., 1st Lt 210 
 
 Loyd. S. A., Sgt 248 
 
 TomUn, GUmore, Sgt 392 
 
 Mount Landing 
 Parker, H. C, 1st Lt 306 
 
 Nash 
 Bradley, Manley, Sgt 67 
 
 Naulakla 
 Carter, Clary, Pvt 89 
 
 Newport News 
 Burks, J. B., 2nd Lt 80 
 
 Norfolk 
 
 Byrd, W. E., Bglr 83 
 
 Derrickson, Paul W., 2nd Lt..l21 
 
 Hennely, J. A., 2nd Lt 187 
 
 Shepherd, L. C, 1st Lt 357 
 
 Woodward, R. F., 1st Lt 425 
 
 Norton 
 Youell, R. McN., Maj 429 
 
 Norwood 
 Bolton, A. E., Capt 62 
 
 Old Church 
 Tignor, W. P., Pvt 391 
 
 Orange County 
 Dovell, C. E., 1st Lt 129 
 
 Petersburg 
 
 Adams, Edward, Pvt 28 
 
 Peck, M. H., Capt 310 
 
 Smith, H. L., Jr., Capt 367 
 
 Peterscreek 
 Chaney, Edward, Pvt 95 
 
 Portsmouth 
 Sylvester, McD., Maj 383 
 
 563 
 
Geographical Index — Continued 
 
 Purcellville 
 Hirst, S. C, Pvt 192 
 
 Radford 
 
 Alley, A. H., Sgt 32 
 
 Farmer, J. B., Cpl 143 
 
 Nye, W. W., 1st Lt 298 
 
 Richmond 
 
 Allen, J. E., Cpl 37 
 
 Bogga, J. C, 1st Lt 62 
 
 Dunn, James, Pvt 134 
 
 Garthright, J. E., Pvt 159 
 
 Gorman, Carlysle A., Sgt 167 
 
 Maxie, E., Cpl 272 
 
 Miles, H. B., Pvt 277 
 
 WaddUl, E. C, Maj 401 
 
 Word, W. E., 1st Lt 426 
 
 Roanoke 
 
 Hammond, C. G., Pvt 177 
 
 Johnson, B. W., Pvt 211 
 
 \IRGINIA— Continued 
 
 Roanoke — Continued 
 
 Shelor, C. A., 2nd Lt 357 
 
 Sibold, G. C, Sgt 360 
 
 Rockymount 
 Parcell, C. N., Pvt 306 
 
 Salem 
 Bishop, G. O., Pvt 57 
 
 Schoolfield 
 Lawhorne, D. H., Pvt 235 
 
 Sem,Tog 
 Monroe, C. T., Sgt 282 
 
 South Boston 
 Gilliland, S. F., Jr., Pvt 163 
 
 /Staunton 
 
 Greene, John N., Capt 169 
 
 Opie, H. L., Maj 302 
 
 Robertson, A. G., 2nd Lt 336 
 
 Stephens City 
 Carbaugh, C. F., Pvt 86 
 
 Theological Seminary 
 Richmond, C. H., Cpl 332 
 
 Virgilina 
 Royster, T. R., 1st Lt 342 
 
 Virginia Beach 
 Rockey, K. E., Capt 338 
 
 Warrenton 
 Carter, F. W., 1st Lt 90 
 
 Waverly 
 
 Johnson, W. T., Sgt 213 
 
 Mezoff, J. J., Cpl 276 
 
 Wicomico Church- 
 Stephens, J. W. P., Capt 376 
 
 Winchester 
 
 AUamong, I. F., Cpl 31 
 
 Conrad, R. Y., Capt 104 
 
 Reid, J. W.. Cpl 329 
 
 Aberdeen 
 Moran, P. J., Pvt 284 
 
 Aladdin 
 Guy, Leonard E., Sgt 173 
 
 Anacontes 
 Causland, H. L., Pvt 93 
 
 Battleground 
 Wallace, J. A., Cpl 403 
 
 Bellingham 
 Barto, T. D., Cpl 46 
 
 Charleston 
 Millsap, Earl, Pvt 279 
 
 Cohille 
 Walston, R. E., Bglr 404 
 
 Crawford 
 Allworth, Edward C, Capt. 
 
 (M. of H.) 17 
 
 Douglas 
 Barlow, F. A., 1st Lt 44 
 
 Stanwood 
 Teiseth, J. B., Pvt 385 
 
 Endicott 
 Kinney, C. A., 1st Lt 225 
 
 Enumclaw 
 MacKall, M. R., Capt 251 
 
 Fort Casey 
 EnRliah, M. L., Capt 140 
 
 Fort Flagler 
 Easterbrook, A. E., 1st Lt 136 
 
 Grandwies 
 Turley, C. L., Cpl 395 
 
 WASHINGTON 
 
 Harrington 
 Witt, G. W., Ph. M. 3rd CI.. .424 
 
 lone 
 Scott, R. C, Pvt 351 
 
 Kalama 
 Henderson, P. A., 1st Lt 187 
 
 Kelso 
 Smith, N. R., Sgt 368 
 
 Mount Vernon 
 Berg, Joseph, Pvt 53 
 
 National 
 Rexroth, H. J., Pvt 330 
 
 Erkenbrack, H. B., Pvt 140 
 
 Seattle 
 
 Akers, E. W., 2nd Lt 30 
 
 Angell, Howard, Sgt 35 
 
 Cohn, E. S., Capt 101 
 
 Button, H. L., Pvt 135 
 
 King, R. E., Pvt 225 
 
 LeMay, J. J., Pvt 238 
 
 Mathews, R. E., Pvt 271 
 
 Nelson, C. F. M., Pvt 293 
 
 Nolan, V. A., Ph. M 296 
 
 Syverson, G. I., Pvt 383 
 
 Widderfield, C. J., 2nd Lt 417 
 
 Worsham, E. W., Capt 426 
 
 Sedro Woolley 
 Cooper, O. M., Cpl 106 
 
 Selah 
 Cronkhite, L. G., 2nd Lt Ill 
 
 Spokane 
 
 Cohn, D. H., 1st Lt 101 
 
 Hill, L. G., 1st Lt 191 
 
 McEwen, G. O., Sgt 257 
 
 Smith, R. O., 1st Lt 368 
 
 Wylder, C. O., Pvt 429 
 
 Soap Lake 
 Yuill, J. O., Sgt 430 
 
 Tacoma 
 
 Aird, William A., Maj 30 
 
 Ballestero, F. V., Pvt 43 
 
 Bradbury, A. W., Capt 67 
 
 Farwell, G. W., Maj 143 
 
 Johnson, Reginald, Cook 212 
 
 Stone, E. R., Col 378 
 
 Vanvoris, H. S., 2nd Lt 398 
 
 Tono 
 Siebert, Clarence, Pvt 360 
 
 Toppenish 
 
 Carvo, J. H., Pvt 91 
 
 Ethier, Ralph, Sgt 141 
 
 Spencer, Ernest, Pvt 372 
 
 Union City 
 Coyle, W. J., Capt 108 
 
 Vancouver 
 Glenn, Charles, Pvt 164 
 
 Wenatchee 
 BoHn, H. E., Bn. Sgt. Maj. . . 62 
 Cain, L. B., Pvt 84 
 
 Winlock 
 Wall, W. W., Pvt 403 
 
 Beckley 
 McGinnis, W. H., Cpl 257 
 
 Belle Point 
 Dunbar, Charles T., Cpl 133 
 
 Bluefield 
 
 Buchman, R. C, Pvt 77 
 
 Shumate, C. L., Pvt 359 
 
 Boggs 
 Bragg, J. W., Pvt 68 
 
 Buffalo 
 McKinley, Earl, 1st Lt 260 
 
 Charleston 
 
 Barber, T. M., 1st Lt 43 
 
 Hall, Harold, Pvt 175 
 
 Payne, F. W., 2nd Lt 309 
 
 Quick, J. H., Sgt. Maj 324 
 
 Rippetoe, G. C, 1st Lt 334 
 
 Shumate, J. W., Pvt 359 
 
 Weaver, W. D., Pvt 408 
 
 Chelyan 
 White, Jess, Cpl 414 
 
 WEST VIRGINIA 
 
 Eckman 
 Cuff, W. E., Pvt 112 
 
 Elm Grove 
 Auber, J. J., Pvt 38 
 
 French Creek 
 Brady, D. E., Capt 67 
 
 Gloves Gap 
 Thomas, Fred, 2nd Lt 388 
 
 Great Cacapon 
 Whittington, C. E., Pvt 416 
 
 Henderson 
 Birchfield, Kenneth, Cpl 56 
 
 Huntington 
 
 Dial, Walter V., Lt 122 
 
 McNulty, H. C, 1st Lt 262 
 
 Miller, J. C, Jr., 2nd Lt 278 
 
 Kilsyth 
 Holmes, F. R., Capt 195 
 
 Lindsay 
 Mounts, W. D., Pvt 287 
 
 Lost Creek 
 Fox, W. H., Pvt 152 
 
 Martinshurg 
 Licklider, J. E., Sgt 241 
 
 Thompson, L. E., Cpl 389 
 
 Moundsville 
 Brown, George, Pvt 74 
 
 Mount Lick 
 
 Oiler, George, Sgt 300 
 
 Supler, J. M., Pvt 381 
 
 Myrtle 
 Deskins, Frank, Cpl 121 
 
 Nebo 
 Siers, Frank, Pvt 360 
 
 Newcomer stown 
 Freshour, E. W., Pvt 154 
 
 Parkersburg 
 Griffen, Wilham L., Cpl 170 
 
 Ravenswood 
 Morgan, F. M., 1st Lt 284 
 
 564 
 
Geographical Index — Continued 
 
 Ripley 
 Raines, Lester, Pvt 325 
 
 St. Albans 
 Pauley, W. E., Pvt 309 
 
 Thornton 
 Hovatter, E. E., Pvt 199 
 
 WEST VIRGINIA— Coreimwed 
 
 Ward 
 Settle, Frank, Pvt 353 
 
 War Eagle 
 Cline, J. L., Pvt 100 
 
 Weston 
 Wales, W. C, Pvt 402 
 
 Wheeling 
 
 Free, G. M., Sgt 153 
 
 Hildredth, R. P., Capt 191 
 
 Williamson 
 Chafin, Marile, Cpl 94 
 
 Abbottsford 
 Parkhill, O. L., 2nd Lt 307 
 
 Almond 
 Lienhard, Jacob, 2nd Lt 242 
 
 Amery 
 Griffith, Chauncy M., Pvt. ... 170 
 
 Appleton 
 Whitman, Guy, Pvt 416 
 
 Ashland 
 Thorsen, Edwin B., 2nd Lt. . .390 
 
 Barron 
 Curtis, R. A., 1st Sgt 114 
 
 Beaver Dam 
 Keadok, Joseph, Pvt 218 
 
 Cramp, Tony, Pvt 109 
 
 Fritz, A. W., Pvt 154 
 
 Williams, J. J., 2nd Lt 419 
 
 Birnamwood 
 Wetzel, H. W., Pvt 413 
 
 Boyceville 
 Lewis, James, Sgt 241 
 
 Brule 
 Sevalia, W. S., Cpl 354 
 
 Catawba 
 Sprague, A. E., Pvt 373 
 
 Chaseburg 
 Larson, J. D., Pvt 234 
 
 Chippewa Falls 
 McSorley, James, Sgt 263 
 
 Clayton 
 Tuftin, Carl, Pvt 394 
 
 Darlitigton 
 Schuckhart, Frank, Pvt 350 
 
 Deer Park 
 
 Aamodt, Morris, Sgt 27 
 
 Sakrison, R. H., 1st Lt 345 
 
 Dalavan 
 Dillenbeck, Willard, Pvt 124 
 
 Eau Claire 
 
 Adler, Nick, Wgr 29 
 
 Glomski, Frank, Sgt 164 
 
 Johnson, Richard, Sgt 212 
 
 McClusky, Ross, Cpl 254 
 
 Slagsvol, O. T., 2nd Lt 364 
 
 Elkhorn 
 Evenson, Elmer, Sgt 142 
 
 Evansville 
 McMurry, O. R., 1st Lt 262 
 
 Exeland 
 Thorngate, George, 1st Lt. . . .390 
 
 Fond du Lac 
 
 Grabinski, Elmer C, Cpl 167 
 
 Halfmann, Anthony N., Sgt. .174 
 Korth, Herman, Sgt 229 
 
 Fort Atkinson 
 Reich, L. B., 1st Lt 329 
 
 Forestville 
 Luebke, A. J., 1st Lt 248 
 
 Friendship 
 WoUert, E. J., Cpl 424 
 
 Gladden 
 Kuhlman, G. W., 2nd Lt 231 
 
 Green Bay 
 
 Noble, C. G., 1st Lt 296 
 
 Flatten, M. A., Cook 316 
 
 Springer, Frank, Pvt 373 
 
 Heger City 
 Hoffman, L. L., Pvt 194 
 
 WISCONSIN 
 
 Hillsboro 
 Burton, E. A., 1st Lt 81 
 
 High Cliff 
 Chirafisi, A. J., Sgt 96 
 
 Holstein 
 Leitner, Aloysius, Pvt 238 
 
 Janesville 
 Bleasdale, R. H., Pvt 59 
 
 Kenosha 
 Masclowski, Vincent, Pvt. . . .271 
 
 Kewaunee 
 Jerabek, J. J., Cpl 210 
 
 LaCrosse 
 Hanson, W. R., Pvt 178 
 
 Lampson 
 Slack, Clayton H., Pvt. 
 
 (M. of H.) 24 
 
 Loyal 
 Austermann, R. W., 2nd Lt. . . 38 
 
 Madison 
 
 Noble, G. B., 1st Lt 296 
 
 Robinson, A. H., 1st Lt 337 
 
 Taubert, A. A., Pvt 384 
 
 Manitowoc 
 White, D. W., 2nd Lt 414 
 
 Marathon City 
 Gottschalk, F. L., 1st Lt 167 
 
 Marianette 
 
 Bordvick, M. A., Sgt 64 
 
 Culnan, J. H., Sgt 112 
 
 Marshfield 
 Purdy, W. D., Sgt 323 
 
 Mazomanie 
 Orcutt, Ivor, Pvt 303 
 
 Menasha 
 
 Raleigh, W. J., Pvt 325 
 
 Shedlewski, J. F., Pvt 356 
 
 Thalke, M. P., Sgt 387 
 
 Menomonie 
 Billis, Gust, Sgt 56 
 
 Merrilla?i 
 Carlson, Emil, Pvt 87 
 
 Milwaukee 
 
 Brown, A. B., Sgt 73 
 
 Bub, Elroy, Pvt 76 
 
 Burr, George, Sgt. 1st CI 81 
 
 Faatz, S. R., Pvt 142 
 
 Gearhard, A. F., 1st Lt 160 
 
 Helliwell, H. H., 1st Lt 186 
 
 Holt, F. M., Sgt 196 
 
 Kielpinski, V. P., Sgt 223 
 
 Kochanik, John, Cpl 228 
 
 Krasigroch, P. J., 2nd Lt 230 
 
 Kubacki, Steve, Sgt 231 
 
 Kukoski, John, Pvt 231 
 
 Loomis, C. v., Cpl 246 
 
 McKinney, D. J., Sgt 260 
 
 Mathey, M. L., Pvt 271 
 
 Mueller, Joseph, Jr., Pvt 288 
 
 Nowak, J. M., Sgt 298 
 
 Robison, E. M., Capt 337 
 
 Shanahan, E. T., Sgt 354 
 
 Socha, Rudolph, Pvt 370 
 
 Stuckrad, A. L., Cpl 380 
 
 Techel, E. W., Pvt 385 
 
 Minong 
 Cunningham, F. L., 1st Lt. . .113 
 
 Milton Junction 
 West, C. B., Sgt 412 
 
 Mondavi 
 Dillon, Harry, 2nd Lt 124 
 
 Neenah 
 Schultz, Arthur, Sgt 350 
 
 Oconto 
 Johnson, Paul, Pvt 212 
 
 Oshkosh 
 
 Montag, B. W., Cpl 282 
 
 Petersen, Theodor, Sgt 312 
 
 Spencer, J. D., 1st Lt 372 
 
 Port Washington 
 
 Borkus, Thomas, Cpl 64 
 
 Steiner, G. C, Sgt 375 
 
 Potter 
 Schwanke, O. A. A., Pvt 351 
 
 Princeton 
 Klaviter, E. O., Pvt 226 
 
 Racine 
 Coleman, Wallace, 1st Lt. . . . 101 
 Peterson, W. O. L., 1st Sgt. . .313 
 Johns, Randolph A., 2nd Lt. .211 
 
 Rhinelander 
 
 Rolain, Ray, Sgt 339 
 
 Stafford, Thomas, Pvt 373 
 
 Taylor, D. A., 2nd Lt 384 
 
 Rib Lake 
 Seidel, Thomas, Pvt 352 
 
 Rice Lake 
 
 Haefliger, Fred, Pvt 174 
 
 Kelty, A. E., 1st Lt 221 
 
 Richland Center 
 Fritz, C. A., Cpl 154 
 
 Sheboygan 
 
 Bieman, Joseph, Pvt 55 
 
 Biwan, Joseph, Pvt 57 
 
 Kaeis, Jacob, Pvt 217 
 
 Kreis, Jacob, Pvt 230 
 
 Sitka 
 Norton, William, Sgt 298 
 
 Sobieski 
 Olejnik, Frank, Cpl 301 
 
 Sparta 
 Nicol, A. L., 1st Lt 295 
 
 Stoughton 
 Drotning, Harold J., Pvt 131 
 
 Strum 
 Gilbert, L. T., Pvt 162 
 
 Superior 
 
 Bischoff, C. E., 1st Lt 57 
 
 Olsen, O. S., Pvt 302 
 
 Three Lakes 
 Bonack, P. J., Sgt 63 
 
 Tigerlon 
 Loken, Clarence, Pvt 246 
 
 Two Rivers 
 DeFord, A. H., Cpl 120 
 
 Veroqua 
 
 Jacobson, W. A., Pvt 207 
 
 Runnington, T. A., 2nd Lt. . .343 
 
 Walworth 
 Dodder, Alexander, Sgt 126 
 
 Watertown 
 Caldwell, E. N., Maj 84 
 
 Waukesha 
 
 Breese, C. S., 2nd Lt 69 
 
 Martin, D. J., Capt 270 
 
 Wausau 
 
 McLennon, D. J., 1st Lt 261 
 
 Roberts, C. R., Cpl 336 
 
 Taugher, Claude B., 2nd Lt. .384 
 
 565 
 
Geographical Index — Continued 
 
 Wauwatosa 
 Hartman, W. M., Pvt 181 
 
 West Allis 
 Palmer, D. D., Cpl 305 
 
 WISCONSIN— Coniinwed 
 
 West De Pere 
 Powless, J. A., 1st Lt 320 
 
 White Lake 
 Siebert, Walter, Sgt 360 
 
 Wittenburg 
 Witte, Louis, Sgt. 
 
 .424 
 
 Cheyenne 
 Saunders, T. D., Cpl 347 
 
 Hampshire 
 Light, J. C, Cpl 242 
 
 WYOMING 
 
 Laramie 
 King, J. L., Cpl 
 
 .225 
 
 Shorty 
 Rapp, F. N., Cpl. 
 
 .326 
 
 FOREIGN COUNTRIES 
 ALASKA 
 
 Beauchamp, Felix, Capt 50 | Pullen, D. D., Col. 
 
 .322 
 
 ARGENTINA 
 
 AieUo, Antonio, Pvt 
 
 30 
 
 AUSTRALIA 
 
 Rodakis, Nicholas, (Australian Army), Sgt. 
 
 .338 
 
 Anderson, Oliver, Sgt 34 
 
 Arsenault, Thomas, Pvt 36 
 
 Baxter, S. A., 2nd Lt 48 
 
 Gosselin, Alexander, Sgt 167 
 
 Gray, T. J., Pvt 168 
 
 CANADA 
 
 Hardie, W. C, Sgt 179 
 
 Loomis. J. H., Cpl 246 
 
 Manning, James, Cpl 266 
 
 Oke, Russell, Sgt 300 
 
 DENMARK 
 
 Pelkey, Edwin, Pvt 311 
 
 Shea, W. A., Sgt 356 
 
 Stevenson, J. L., Cpl 376 
 
 Stinson, J. K., Pvt 377 
 
 Henriksen, Hans, Pvt 188 I Madson, E. T., Sgt 265 I Rees, John, Sgt 328 
 
 Jensen, Otto, Pvt 210 I I 
 
 ENGLAND 
 
 Davis, H. H., 1st Lt 117 | DodweU, T. B., 2nd Lt 126 | Howe, G. P., 1st Lt 200 
 
 AMERICANS RESIDING IN ENGLAND 
 
 Beasley, S. O., Maj 47 
 
 Deasey, H. A., Pvt 118 
 
 Fuller, W. H., Cpl 155 
 
 Holroyd, Crossley, Pvt 196 
 
 Jeffery, Jane, Nurse 209 
 
 Jolley, Thomas, Pvt 213 
 
 Kerr, M. E., Pvt 222 
 
 Latham, J. C, Sgt., (M. of H.) 21 
 McCloud, J. M., Maj 254 
 
 Murphy, J. J., Pvt 289 
 
 Robertson, J. F., 1st Lt 336 
 
 Roth well, Robert, Cpl 341 
 
 Summers, A. E., Pvt 381 
 
 Andral, Louis, Lt . . . 34 
 
 Armengaud, Paul, Maj 35 
 
 Artoni, Charles, Gunner 36 
 
 Bardou, Henri, Brig 44 
 
 Barre, Marcel, Gunner 45 
 
 Baurin, Albert, Brig 48 
 
 Becquart, H., Mar de L 50 
 
 Bertrand, A., Capt 54 
 
 Boisrouvray, A., Com 62 
 
 Bolgione, A., Sgt 62 
 
 Bonnard, Emile 63 
 
 Bourdu, James, Mr. G 65 
 
 Bredin, A. E., Sous Lt 69 
 
 Breher, Francois, Adj 69 
 
 BreUvet, H. M., Adj 69 
 
 Buchet, Xavier, Capt 77 
 
 Burel, Michael, Pvt 79 
 
 Carrere, J. B., Cpl 88 
 
 Charron, J. M. H., Sous Lt. . . 95 
 
 Chataigneau, Yves, Lt 95 
 
 C hevaUer, Oliver, Capt 96 
 
 C orbabon, Jacques, Maj 106 
 
 FRANCE 
 
 Courtois, Andre, Fr. Mission.. 107 
 
 Dano, C. E., Sous Lt 115 
 
 Daune, C. E., Sous Lt 116 
 
 de Beliego, J. B.. Mar 118 
 
 de Boisrouvray, A., Com 118 
 
 Debrut, Lt 119 
 
 d'Escayarac D. B., Lt 119 
 
 de Cuiroye, Capt 119 
 
 de Froissard — Broissia, M. M. 
 
 F Lt 120 
 
 de Lesseps,' B. M.,' Capt.'.'. ! ! ! 120 
 
 de Pavant, Francois, Lt 121 
 
 de WoiUemont, L. P., Lt 122 
 
 Diot, Lucien, Asp 125 
 
 Dormay, Georges, Lt 128 
 
 Drouhin, R. G., Lt 131 
 
 Dubet, J. O., Lt 131 
 
 Du Bois, Alfred, Interp 131 
 
 Durand, R. G., Lt 131 
 
 Ehrhardt, Gustave Capt 137 
 
 Escudier, Etienne, Ist Lt 41 
 
 Etieime, Eugene, Lt 141 
 
 566 
 
 Feinberg, H. J., Pvt 144 
 
 Filippi, Jean, Cpl 146 
 
 Gaillot, M. G., Capt 156 
 
 Gauffeny, E. P. F., Lt 159 
 
 Gautheir, J. C, 2nd Lt 159 
 
 Giclais, D., Lt 162 
 
 Giet, A. A 162 
 
 Goyne, Antoine, Brig 167 
 
 Grancy, de Mandat, Lt 168 
 
 Grizel, Marcel, Gr 171 
 
 Groz, Joseph, Lt 171 
 
 Guinet, Eugene, Lt 172 
 
 Guyot, Benjamin, Lt 173 
 
 Hallier, Andre, Lt 175 
 
 Haumant, M. A. E., Mar. . . .183 
 
 Henrick. P. H., Capt 188 
 
 Houroux, Etienne, Sgt 198 
 
 Hugo, Jean, 1st Lt 202 
 
 Jacquin, Alfred, Lt 207 
 
 Jourde, G. A. F., Sous Lt 216 
 
 Labour, Rene. Capt 231 
 
 Leandri, D. A., Col 236 
 
Geographical Index — Continued 
 
 Lebre, Anton, Capt 236 
 
 LeCam, Y. M.. Pvt 236 
 
 Leclerc, H. A. M., Chef d'Esec 
 
 237 
 
 Lecoin, R. H., Interp 237 
 
 Lenoir, Henri, Brig. Interp. . .239 
 
 Leplus, Paul, 1st Lt 239 
 
 Leroux, Maurice, Ist Lt 239 
 
 Lescardon, H. J., 2nd Lt 239 
 
 Liaras, Gaitan, Capt 241 
 
 Lorans, Marcel, Capt 246 
 
 Loriot, J. J., Sgt 247 
 
 Marchand, Leon, Lt 267 
 
 FRANCE— Continued 
 
 Marechal, Adrian, Sous Lt . . . 268 
 
 Marius, Jean, Sgt 268 
 
 Merel, Robert, 1st Lt 275 
 
 Meni, Jean, Capt 275 
 
 Meurisse, J. L., Capt 276 
 
 Michel, M. H., Sgt 277 
 
 MiUeret, Norbert, 1st Lt 279 
 
 Rault, J. E., Capt 326 
 
 Ravisse, Henri, Capt 326 
 
 Rerat, Armand, Lt 330 
 
 Ritt, J. V. M., 1st Lt 335 
 
 Rouse], Jean, Cav 341 
 
 Santini, Philippe, Lt 346 
 
 Sartorius, Emile, Adj 347 
 
 Simonet, Andre, Mar 362 
 
 Tessier, Fernand, Lt 386 
 
 Thiabayd, Claude, Lt 387 
 
 Thiebault, Rene Mar. de L. . .387 
 
 Trives, Francis, Capt 394 
 
 Vacarisas, Joseph, Brig 397 
 
 Vallois, Robert, Capt 397 
 
 Viaud, Louis, Lt 399 
 
 Wackernie, Jorges, Lt 401 
 
 Wichart, George, 2nd Lt 416 
 
 AMERICANS RESIDING IN FRANCE 
 
 Connelly, J. A., Sgt 104 
 
 Dowd, M. L., 2nd Lt 129 
 
 Hamm, A. E., Capt 176 
 
 Hartwell, A. S., Pvt 182 
 
 Hoffman, M. I., Sgt 194 
 
 Jacobson, A., Capt 207 
 
 Potter, W. C, 1st Lt 319 
 
 GREECE 
 
 Ragsdale, L L., 2nd Lt 325 
 
 Seaver, A. F., 1st Lt 352 
 
 Thaw, William, Maj 387 
 
 Carageorg, Socrates, Cpl 86 I Norris, S. G., Sgt 297 i Phillis, Clex, Sgt 315 
 
 Harelie, S. J 179 I Papadakis, Christ, Pvt 306 1 
 
 Reiterman, Frank, Sgt. 
 
 HUNGARY 
 
 . . .330 1 Sikivica, Pvt. 
 
 .360 
 
 Ames, Patrick, Cpl 33 
 
 Armstrong, Thomas, Sgt 36 
 
 Callahan, William, Sgt 84 
 
 Carton, C. A., 2nd Lt 102 
 
 IRELAND 
 
 Collins, Patrick, 2nd Lt 102 
 
 Cooney, Michael, Cpl 105 
 
 Logue, Thomas, Pvt 245 
 
 McGuire, James, Sgt 258 
 
 McGuire, James, Jr., Pvt. . . .258 
 
 O'Brien, C. J., Sgt 299 
 
 O'Connor, J. J., Cpl 299 
 
 O'Hagan, T. P., Sgt 300 
 
 Casselo, Angelo, Pvt 92 
 
 de Rogatis, Albert, Pvt 121 
 
 DiCarlo, Salvatore, Pvt 123 
 
 Dipasquale, Americo, Pvt .... 125 
 
 Dogestino, Anthony, Pvt 126 
 
 Fiorito, Dionigo, Pvt 146 
 
 ITALY 
 
 Formica, Pietro, Pvt 151 
 
 Minardi, Guiseppe, Pvt 279 
 
 Mauzi, Nicholas, Pvt 272 
 
 Paradiso, Tony, Pvt 306 
 
 Saplio, Sam, Pvt 336 
 
 Scialabba, Ignacio, Cpl 351 
 
 Simoni, A. V., 1st Lt 362 
 
 Spadafora, Guiseppe, Pvt. . . .371 
 
 Spamanato, Aniello, Pvt 371 
 
 Spataro, Dominico, Pvt 371 
 
 TobUni, Andy, Pvt 392 
 
 Zeito, Dominick, Pvt 431 
 
 MEXICO 
 
 Serna, Marcelino, Pvt 353 
 
 MONTENEGRO 
 
 Radevick, Radovan, Pvt 324 
 
 NETHERLANDS 
 
 Vander Veen, Thomas, Pvt 397 i Van lersal, Louis, Sgt., (M. of H.) . . 25 
 
 NORWAY 
 
 Christianson, Enoch, Pvt 97 | Waalker, Reidar, Sgt., (M. of H.). . . 25 
 
 POLAND 
 
 Galka, Tony, Pvt 156 Tabara, Wladyslaw, Pvt 383 
 
 PORTUGAL 
 
 Simas, Manuel, Pvt 361 
 
 567 
 
Geographical Index — Continued 
 
 RUSSIA 
 
 Bardeman, Nearney, Pvt 44 I Luloff, Zalme, Pvt 248 1 Savitzky, Anthony, Cpl. 
 
 Cartona, Charles, Pvt 91 Rochkind, William, Cpl 338 Zlotnikoff, John, Pvt. . . 
 
 Honohar, Steve, Pvt 196 I 1 
 
 SCOTLAND 
 
 King, George, Pvt 224 1 McCunn, W. T., Pvt 255 | Simpson, R. A., Pvt. . . 
 
 .337 
 .431 
 
 .362 
 
 SPAIN 
 
 Limon, Joe, Pvt 243 
 
 SWITZERLAND 
 
 Benoit, H. N., Pvt 53 | Luzi, Luzius, Pvt. 
 
 .249 
 
 SWEDEN 
 
 Clauson, Oscar, Pvt. . . 
 
 99 
 
 Chase, R. W., Cpl 95 
 
 Dargis, J. A., Cpl 115 
 
 Evans, W. C, Pvt 142 
 
 Gansaz, Stanley, Pvt 157 
 
 Gibson, Raymond, Pvt 161 
 
 Groff, John, Sgt 171 
 
 Hoffman, C. F., Sgt 193 
 
 Holderman, N. M., Capt 194 
 
 Justesen, W. A., Pvt 216 
 
 Kackreycki, Bronislaw, Pvt.. .217 
 
 UNCLASSIFIED 
 
 King, O. D., Lt 225 
 
 Lanes, H. V., Pvt 233 
 
 Larra, Joseph, 2nd Lt 234 
 
 Lauber, C. E., Pvt 234 
 
 Lawson, Bradley, Pvt 237 
 
 Lucas, E. L. E., Sgt 248 
 
 MacDonald, Beatrice, Nurse. . 250 
 
 McGuire, E. R., Sgt 258 
 
 Malbe, Ferdinand, Lt 265 
 
 Manning, S. E., Cpl 266 
 
 Maroney, William, Sgt 269 
 
 Mason, F. H., 2nd Lt 271 
 
 Newell, Alexander, Cpl 294 
 
 Passard, R. J., Cpl 308 
 
 Pisticoudis, Theodore, Pvt 316 
 
 Shimamowski, Alfred, Pvt .... 358 
 
 Terrill, J. S., Maj 386 
 
 Vigilettre, Michael, Pvt 400 
 
 WeUers, J. M., 1st Lt 411 
 

 
 
 
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