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Volume IV
Citations for Awards of The
Distinguished Service Cross
World War I
Last Names R - Z
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RABINOWITZ, ISAAC
*RADEVICK, RADOVAN
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Isaac
Rabinowitz, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with
Company A, 107th Infantry Regiment, 27th Division,
A.E.F., near St. Souplet, France, October 18, 1918. When
the advance of his battalion was checked by heavy
machine-gun fire, Private Rabinowitz, 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 officers.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Radovan
Radevick, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company A, 4th Infantry
Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F., 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.
 General Orders No. 32, War Department, 1919
Born: at Montenegro
Home Town: Cleveland, Ohio
 General Orders 98, War Department, 1919
Born: at Russia
Home Town: New York, New York
RAFALSKY, NIZEL (AKA: ROY NISEL FALLS)
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Nizel
Rafalsky, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Sanitary Detachment, 115th
Infantry Regiment (Attached), 29th Division, A.E.F., near
Verdun, France, October 9 - 12, 1918. 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 organizations. The exceptionally valuable
service performed by this soldier was done under heavy
shell and machine-gun fire.
RABORN, JOHN
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John
Raborn, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company A, 7th Infantry
Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F., near Bois-de- Belleau,
France, June 21, 1918. While making his way to a firstaid 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
Raborn 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.
 General Orders No. 2, War Department, 1919
Born: at Russia
Home Town: Baltimore, Maryland
 General Orders 81, War Department, 1919
Born: at Spread, Georgia
Home Town: Augusta, Georgia
RAFFINGTON, CHARLES S.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles
S. Raffington, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Medical
Detachment, 2d Engineers (Attached), 2d Division,
A.E.F., at Lucy, France, during the day and night of June
2 - 3, 1918. Private Raffington exposed himself to severe
and continuous fire beyond the call of duty in order to
bring aid to wounded engineers and marines.
RACHEK, JOHN
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John
Rachek, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 104th
Infantry Regiment, 26th Division, A.E.F., at Trugny,
France, July 22, 1918. Although he had been twice
wounded, First Lieutenant Rachek 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.
 General Orders No. 99, War Department, 1918
Born: at Phillipsburg, Kansas
Home Town: Hutchinson, Kansas
 General Orders No. No. 130, War Department, 1918
Born: at Austria
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RAFTER, EDWIN J.
RAIKOVICH, MATO
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edwin J.
Rafter, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company L, 105th Infantry
Regiment, 27th Division, A.E.F., east of Ronssoy, France,
September 27, 1918. Corporal Rafter while in command
of a flank detachment of which all the members except
himself were killed or wounded, remained alone at his
post during the entire night, and by his constant rifle fire
defeated several attempts of enemy groups to develop an
attack on the left of his organization, thus enabling his
company to reorganize and consolidate their position. His
indomitable courage and devotion to duty set an inspiring
example to the men of his company and battalion.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Mato
Raikovich, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Machine-Gun Company, 18th
Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F., south of
Soissons, France, July 21, 1918. Private Raikovich
assisted in carrying a machine gun forward through
intense enemy machine-gun and artillery fire. Placing his
machine gun in action, he delivered an effective fire
which caused the enemy to abandon the counterattack.
 General Orders No. No. 3, War Department, 1921
Born: at Austria
Home Town: Woodlawn, Pennsylvania
RAINES, LESTER
 General Orders No. No. 13, War Department, 1923
Born: at New York, New York
Home Town: New York, New York
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Lester
Raines, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company C, 309th MachineGun Battalion, 78th Division, A.E.F., near Grand Pre,
France, October 29 to November 2, 1918. During the five
days of operations, Private Raines worked without
hesitation carrying messages through constant shell fire,
and, acting as guide for ration parties, his information at
all times proving most valuable and accurate.
RAGSDALE, IRVING LE NOIS
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Irving Le
Nois Ragsdale, Second Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army,
for repeated acts of extraordinary heroism in action while
serving with 356th Infantry Regiment, 89th Division,
A.E.F., near Beaufort, France, November 4, 1918, and
near Laneuville, France, November 6, 1918. Advancing
across open ground under intense machine-gun and
artillery fire on November 4, 1918, Lieutenant Ragsdale
killed an enemy machine-gunner with his automatic
pistol. Later he again crossed an open field under terrific
machine-gun fire, killing two enemy gunners who were
retarding the advance. On November 6, during an intense
shell and gas bombardment of Laneuville, he repeatedly
exposed himself while assisting the wounded.
 General Orders No. 35, War Department, 1919
Born: at Ryan, West Virginia
Home Town: Akron, Ohio
RALEIGH, WALTER J.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Walter J.
Raleigh, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company A, 107th
Ammunition Train, 32d Division, A.E.F., 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.
 General Orders No. 35, War Department, 1919
Born: at Carthage, Missouri
Home Town: Portland, Oregon
RAIBLE, JOSEPH C., JR.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Joseph C.
Raible, Jr., First Lieutenant (Air Service), U.S. Army Air
Service, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving
with 147th Aero Squadron, 1st Pursuit Group, U.S. Army
Air Service, A.E.F., 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
eight 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.
 General Orders No. No. 137, War Department, 1918
Born: at Menasha, Wisconsin
Home Town: Menasha, Wisconsin
RALSTON, ORVILLE ALFRED
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Orville
Alfred Ralston, First Lieutenant (Air Service), U.S. Army
Air Service, for extraordinary heroism in action while
serving with 148th Aero Squadron, 4th Pursuit Group,
U.S. Army Air Service, A.E.F., over Bourion Wood,
 General Orders No. No. 121, War Department, 1918
Born: at Hannibal, Missouri
Home Town: Hannibal, Missouri
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September 26, 1918. Having engine trouble, Lieutenant
Ralston signaled his flight commander, left his formation,
and started for the lines. Shortly afterwards his engine
picked up and he decided to rejoin his formation. He
found three of them engaged with seven Fokker biplanes
over Bourion Wood. Seeing that one of our machines was
hard pressed and in distress, Lieutenant Ralston instantly
went to its assistance and drove one Fokker down into the
clouds below. He followed directly behind the enemy
machine and, as they came out of the clouds at a height of
3,000 feet, opened fire again on this Fokker at 15 yards
range. The enemy machine made one complete spiral and
crashed northeast of Bourion Wood. Four more Fokkers
now attacked Lieutenant Ralston, but he managed to get
back in the clouds and return safely to our lines, as did the
rest of his flight.
*RAMSDELL, RALPH
 General Orders No. No. 38, War Department, 1921
Born: 11/19/1897 at Weeping Water, Nebraska
Home Town: Avoca, Nebraska
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Earl E.
Ramsey, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company G, 353d Infantry
Regiment, 89th Division, A.E.F., 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. Realizing 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.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Ralph
Ramsdell, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company D, 103d
Machine-Gun Battalion, 26th Division, A.E.F., 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 engaged in this hazardous
work.
 General Orders No. No. 1, War Department, 1926
Born: at Hiram, Maine
Home Town: Waterboro, Maine
RAMSEY, EARL E.
RALSTON, SAMUEL J.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Samuel J.
Ralston, First Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company F, 28th
Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F., at Cantigny,
France, May 28, 1918. First Sergeant Ralston commanded
a platoon of his company, efficiently leading it in the
initial attack and inspiring his men to reach their
objective, where they dug in. Two runners having been
wounded in an attempt to carry back a message calling for
the lengthening of our artillery fire, he obtained
permission to leave his platoon, volunteered to carry the
message, and successfully delivered it to his regimental
commander through a heavy German counter-barrage, the
pass of the American barrage, and continuous and intense
machine-gun fire, by which he was wounded. He
repeatedly refused to be evacuated to the rear, though a
serious counterattack was in progress, remaining at
regimental headquarters until his recovery.
 General Orders 98, War Department, 1919
Born: at Cedar Vale, Kansas
Home Town: Cedar Vale, Kansas
RAMSEY, HENRY
(First Award)
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Henry
Ramsey, First Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company F, 362d
Infantry Regiment, 91st Division, A.E.F., during the
Argonne offensive, France, September 26 - 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 wounded
than he be removed from the field before he would permit
anyone to assist him to the dressing station.
 General Orders No. No. 13, War Department, 1923
Born: at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
RAMPSCH, JOHN
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John
Rampsch, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company G, 16th Infantry
Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F., near Soissons, France,
July 19, 1918. During offensive operations near Soissons,
Sergeant Rampsch was severely wounded in the neck, but
continued to lead his platoon until forced to retire from
loss of blood.
 General Orders No. 2, War Department, 1919
Born: at Virgie, Kentucky
Home Town: New Bedford, Massachusetts
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross w/OLC (WWI)
RAMSEY, HENRY
(Second Award)
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross (First Oak Leaf Cluster)
is presented to Henry Ramsey, First Sergeant, U.S. Army,
 General Orders No. 44, War Department, 1919
Born: at Russia
Home Town: Chicago, Illinois
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Home Town: Providence, Rhode Island
for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with
Company F, 362d Infantry Regiment, 91st Division,
A.E.F., 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,
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 captured five, together with the
gun.
RAND, GEORGE E.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George
E. Rand, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 353d
Infantry Regiment, 89th Division, A.E.F., in Bois-deBarricourt, France, November 2, 1918. First Lieutenant
Rand led his platoon in the face of terrific machine-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.
 General Orders No. 46, War Department, 1919
Born: at Virgie, Kentucky
Home Town: New Bedford, Massachusetts
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (WWI)
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Detroit, Maine
Home Town: Vasselboro, Maine
RAMSEY, JAMES R.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James R.
Ramsey, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company M, 112th Infantry
Regiment, 28th Division, A.E.F., near Apremont, France,
October 2, 1918. During the attack east of Chene Tondu,
when his organization was held up by a strong
counterattack, Corporal Ramsey, in command of an
automatic rifle squad, kept up harassing fire on the enemy
from a position which was under heavy enemy fire. Four
members of his squad were disabled and one gun put out
of action, but he, single handed, kept up a constant fire
with the one remaining gun. His heroic conduct was a
material factor in the successful repulse of the enemy.
RANDALL, MOOD A.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Mood A.
Randall, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company A, 120th Infantry
Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F., near Catillon, 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 continue
advancing.
 General Orders No. No. 11, War Department, 1921
Born: at Butler County, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Grove City, Pennsylvania
 General Orders 98, War Department, 1919
Born: at Valden, Mississippi
Home Town: Memphis, Tennessee
RANCOURT, JOHN I.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John I.
Rancourt, First Lieutenant (Field Artillery), U.S. Army
Air Service, for extraordinary heroism in action while
serving with 88th Aero Squadron (Attached), 103d Field
Artillery Regiment, U.S. Army Air Service, A.E.F., near
Fismes, France, August 9, 1918. First Lieutenant
Rancourt and Richard C. M. Page, first lieutenant, pilot,
were detailed to fly without escort on a visual
reconnaissance over the enemy's lines. They were
attacked by six enemy battle planes 1800 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
knees, 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,
Lieutenant Page skillfully maneuvered the plane
throughout the combat and piloted it safely back to his
airdrome.
RANDALL, SAMUEL J.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Samuel J.
Randall, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company L, 108th Infantry
Regiment, 27th Division, A.E.F., 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 constant heavy
machine-gun fire. To secure the desired information it
was necessary to wade the stream for the entire distance.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Penn Yan, New York
Home Town: Penn Yan, New York
RANDLES, HAROLD J.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Harold J.
Randles, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary
heroism while serving with the Eightieth Company, Sixth
Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F., in action in the
 General Orders No. No. 121, War Department, 1918
Born: at Port Henry, New York
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Bois-de-Belleau, France, on June 6, 1918. In delivering
messages, Corporal Randles voluntarily chose the most
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.
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.
 General Orders No. 44, War Department, 1919
Born: at Clarke County, Iowa
Home Town: Alexandria, South Dakota
 General Order No. 119, War Department, 1918
Born: at Rochester, New York
Home Town: Rochester, New York
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)
RAPPORT, GEORGE D.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George
D. Rapport, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company G, 105th
Infantry Regiment, 27th Division, A.E.F., near St.
Souplet, France, October 17, 1918. With complete
disregard for his own safety Sergeant Rapport attacked,
single handed, two enemy machine-gun nests, killing or
capturing the crews. The gallantry and devotion to duty
thus displayed greatly inspired the men of his regiment.
RANSOM, WARREN A.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Warren
A. Ransom, Second Lieutenant (Field Artillery), U.S.
Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving
with 6th Field Artillery, 1st Division, A.E.F., near Missyaux-Bois, Chaudon, France, July 18, 1918. Lieutenant
Ransom accompanied Major John A. Crane, Field
Artillery, on a reconnaissance of the enemy's position
under intense enemy rifle, machine-gun, and artillery fire;
the mission accomplished, Major Crane was seriously
wounded while some distance in rear of Lieutenant
Ransom and in plain view of the enemy gunners.
Lieutenant Ransom returned at once to Major Crane,
carried him to a place of comparative shelter, and, despite
the heavy enemy fire, sought and found a medical officer,
whom he led to the wounded officer. Again leaving
shelter he secured a litter and with the assistance of two
French soldiers carried the wounded officer to a place of
safety.
 General Orders No. No. 16, War Department, 1923
Born: at Gloversville, New York
Home Town: Gloversville, New York
RASCOE, ROBERT R.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Robert R.
Rascoe, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Sanitary Detachment, 120th
Infantry Regiment (Attached), 30th Division, A.E.F., near
Becquigny, France, October 10, 1918. Going forward to
establish 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 encountered shell fire and,
although wounded and knocked down, he quickly
regained his feet and completed his mission.
 General Orders No. No. 14, War Department, 1923
Born: at New York, New York
Home Town: New York, New York
*RANSON, JOHN O.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John O.
Ranson, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 371st
Infantry Regiment, 93d Division, A.E.F., near Ardeuil,
France, September 30, 1918. When his company was held
up by an enemy machine-gun nest, Lieutenant Ranson
volunteered and led his platoon in an attack on the
position and, while attempting to carry out his mission,
was killed.
 General Orders No. 26, War Department, 1919
Born: at Rockingham County, North Carolina
Home Town: Reidsville, North Carolina
*RASMUSSEN, AXEL
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Axel
Rasmussen, Major (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 28th
Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F., at Rocquencourt,
France, May 4, 1918. Major Rasmussen 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.
 General Orders No. No. 21, War Department, 1925
Born: at Huntersville, North Carolina
Home Town: Huntersville, North Carolina
*RAPP, FRED N.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Fred N.
Rapp, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Machine-Gun Company, 59th
Infantry Regiment, 4th Division, A.E.F., in the Bois-duFays, France, October 6, 1918. While exposed to an
 General Orders No. 88, War Department, 1918
Born: at Denmark
Home Town: Sherwood, Oregon
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with 96th Aero Squadron, U.S. Army Air Service, A.E.F.,
between Chambley and Xammes, 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 mission
and bombed his objective. In the return running fight he
and his pilot continued the unequal fight and succeeded in
returning to their airdrome with valuable information.
RASSMUSSEN, CARL
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Carl
Rassmussen, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company B, 39th
Infantry Regiment, 4th Division, A.E.F., near Bois- deBrieulles, 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.
 General Orders No. No. 123, War Department, 1918
Born: at Ackley, Iowa
Home Town: Los Angeles, California
 General Orders 98, War Department, 1919
Born: at Louisa, Iowa
Home Town: Edinburg, Texas
RATKOVICH, PETER
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Peter
Ratkovich, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company C, 110th Infantry
Regiment, 28th Division, A.E.F., near Varennes, France,
September 26, 1918. With two other soldiers, Private
Ratkovich, 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.
RATCHICK, LUIS
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Luis
Ratchick, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company D, 105th MachineGun Battalion, 27th Division, A.E.F., northeast of
Ronssoy, France, September 27, 1918. During the attack
on the Hindenburg line Private Ratchick displayed
unusual coolness and bravery when on two occasions he
voluntarily carried wounded comrades to a dressing
station about 1,500 yards distant and each time returned to
his company over a road that was being swept by heavy
artillery and machine-gun fire. By his utter disregard of
personal danger, Private Ratchick set an example which
was of the utmost value to his company then and
throughout all of its subsequent engagements.
 General Orders 71, War Department, 1919
Born: at Austria
Home Town: Oakland, California
RAULT, JEAN EMILE
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Jean
Emile Rault, Captain, Army of France, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with 5th Regiment,
Colonial Infantry, Army of France, near Haudiomont,
France, September 26, 1918. In making a local attack in
the Bois-de-Manheulles, Captain Rault, by skillful
maneuvering, succeeded in cutting off the retreat of an
entire company of the enemy.
 General Orders No. No. 2, War Department, 1932
Born: at Russia
Home Town: New York, New York
RATENBURG, HERBERT
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Herbert
Ratenburg, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Sanitary
Detachment, 101st Machine-Gun Battalion (Attached),
26th Division, A.E.F., north of Chateau-Thierry, France,
July 22, 1918. Although wounded in three places by
machine-gun bullets, Sergeant Ratenburg followed the
attack and continued his duty, thereby inspiring his
comrades.
 General Orders 62, War Department, 1919
Born: at France
Home Town: France
RAVISSE, HENRI
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Henri
Ravisse, Captain, Army of France, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with 153d Regiment,
French Infantry, Army of France, near Montsec, France,
September 13, 1918. Riding ahead of his lines, under
most terrific fire, Captain Ravisse established and
maintained liaison with the nest American division. On
many occasions he rendered most valuable assistance to
the allied armies, undertaking most perilous missions to
insure communications between troops.
 General Orders No. No. 125, War Department, 1918
Born: at Manchester, Connecticut
Home Town: Manchester, Connecticut
RATH, HOWARD G.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Howard
G. Rath, Second Lieutenant (Air Service), U.S. Army Air
Service, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving
 General Orders 62, War Department, 1919
Born: at France
Home Town: France
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RAWLINSON, JOHN W.
RAYKMAN, ROY
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John W.
Rawlinson, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company K, 106th Infantry
Regiment, 27th Division, A.E.F., at Quinnemont, France,
near Ronssoy, France, September 28, 1918. After
assisting in repulsing a strong enemy counterattack,
Private Rawlinson, with two other soldiers, became
separated from his company, due to the heavy fog. Seeing
a superior force of the enemy in a trench, they
unhesitatingly attacked, and after killing and wounding
several of the enemy, they captured numerous prisoners
and brought them back to our lines.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Roy
Raykman, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Battery A, 151st
Field Artillery, 42d Division, A.E.F., near the Cote- deChatillon, France, October 26, 1918. During a heavy
bombardment of his ammunition train, when one man and
twelve horses were killed and several men wounded,
Sergeant Raykman displayed coolness 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.
 General Orders No. 68, War Department, 1920
Born: at Corpus Christi, Texas
Home Town: Kingsville, Texas
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at South Chicago, Illinois
Home Town: Clam Falls, Wisconsin
*RAY, JOHN E.
RAYMOND, FRANK H.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John E.
Ray, Captain (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 119th
Infantry Regiment (Attached), 30th Division, A.E.F., near
Bellicourt, France, September 29, 1918. Establishing his
first-aid station in the front line, Captain Ray advanced
with the infantry. He continued on with the troops, caring
for the wounded, until he himself was so badly wounded
that he was evacuated. He died from his wounds a few
days later.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Frank H.
Raymond, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company M, 126th
Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., near Romagne,
France, October 14, 1918. In the attack on Cote Dame
Marie, the 126th Infantry was held up owing to intense
machine-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.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Hendersonville, North Carolina
Home Town: Raleigh, North Carolina
 General Orders No. 21, War Department, 1919
Born: at Kent City, Michigan
Home Town: Freemont, Michigan
RAY, LEE M.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Lee M.
Ray, Sergeant Major, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with 39th Infantry
Regiment, 4th Division, A.E.F., near St. Thibault, France,
August 5, 1918. Sergeant Major Ray (then a corporal
clerk of headquarters) volunteered and delivered
important operations messages to the French regiments
attacking 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, parallel to the
enemy's line, located the French headquarters, and
delivered the message in time to stop flanking attacks by
the enemy.
RAYMOND, ROBERT FULTON
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Robert
Fulton Raymond, First Lieutenant (Air Service), U.S.
Army Air Service, for extraordinary heroism in action
while serving with 27th Aero Squadron, 1st Pursuit
Group, U.S. Army Air Service, A.E.F., near ChateauThierry, France, June 24, 1918. First Lieutenant Raymond
piloted one machine in a formation of three which was
escorting three reconnaissance 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.
 General Orders No. 44, War Department, 1919
Born: at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
 General Orders No. 121, War Department, 1919
Born: at New Bedford, Massachusetts
Home Town: Newton Center, Massachusetts
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advance until mortally wounded. Prior to the performance
of the above act he distinguished himself by volunteering
to conduct and conducting ration details over routes
exposed to heavy artillery fire.
RAYNER, IRA C.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Ira C.
Rayner, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company G, 28th Infantry
Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F., near Nonsard, 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.
 General Orders No. 72, War Department, 1920
Born: at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
READ, ROSS E.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Ross E.
Read, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company D, 1st Engineers, 1st
Division, A.E.F., near Cantigny, France, 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
perilously exposed position until he extricated his
companion and carried him to safety.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Durant, Mississippi
Home Town: Hollandale, Mississippi
REA, LEONARD E.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Leonard
E. Rea, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for
extraordinary heroism while serving with the Fifth
Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F., in action near
Blanc Mont, France, October 4, 1918. Second Lieutenant
Rea retained command of his platoon after receiving a
severe wound, which rendered him unable to move
without assistance and would not leave the line until
ordered by his commanding officer.
 General Orders No. 32, War Department, 1919
Born: at Turner, Oregon
Home Town: Portland, Oregon
REAM, BERTRAM LEE
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Bertram
Lee Ream, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for
extraordinary heroism while serving with the SeventyFifth Company, Sixth Machine-Gun Battalion, Sixth
Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F., in action in the
Bois-de-Belleau, France, on June 17, 1918. Corporal
Ream and a comrade left shelter and went 200 yards in
the open under fire of the enemy and carried a wounded
infantry soldier back to his lines, thereby demonstrating
heroic and voluntary disregard of self to save one who
could not help himself.
 General Order No. 35, War Department, 1919
Born: at Auburn, New York
Home Town: Auburn, New York
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)
REACH, HARRY B.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Harry B.
Reach, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company K, 110th Infantry
Regiment, 28th Division, A.E.F., 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.
 General Order No. 101, War Department, 1918
Born: at Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)
*REATH, THOMAS R.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Thomas
R. Reath, Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary
heroism while serving with the Forty-Third Company,
Fifth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F., in action
near Belleau Wood, France, June 11, 1918. During the
advance of the Forty-Third Company of Marines,
Sergeant Reath, with great coolness and devotion to duty,
attacked an enemy machine-gun nest killing three of the
enemy and capturing the two remaining members of the
gun crew, thus enabling his company to continue the
advance. This heroic deed was performed by Sergeant
Reath under intense enemy machine-gun fire, and greatly
inspired the members of his company.
 General Orders 98, War Department, 1919
Born: at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Penns Grove, New Jersey
*READ, JOHN J.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John J.
Read, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company C, 315th Infantry
Regiment, 79th Division, A.E.F., near Molleville Farm,
north of Verdun, France, November 5, 1918. Sergeant
Read led the advance of his platoon through heavy enemy
fire in the attack against a strongly held enemy position.
Although cut off from his company he continued to
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 General Order No. 16, War Department, 1923
Born: at Riverton, New Jersey
Home Town: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Other Award: Navy Cross (WWI)
Regiment, 37th Division, A.E.F., 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 battalion commander and attending surgeon,
continuing in the attack and inspiring his men by his
conspicuous bravery.
RECKTENWALD, JACOB
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Jacob
Recktenwald, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company C, 315th
Infantry Regiment, 79th Division, A.E.F., near Gibercy,
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
distributed rations to the men of his company under shell
and machine-gun fire.
 General Orders No. 59, War Department, 1919
Born: at Wooster, Ohio
Home Town: Wooster, Ohio
REDIER, MAURICE
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Maurice
Redier, Captain, Army of France, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with 65th Regiment of
Infantry, 72d U.S. Infantry Brigade (Attached), 36th
Division, A.E.F., near Pauvres, France, October 13, 1918.
Captain Redier moved forward in advance of our infantry
patrols of units on the flank. He displayed great coolness
and dash under artillery and machine- gun fire. He also
entered Vaux-Champagne in the advance of our troops.
His conduct was an inspiration to all troops in the attack.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
RED, HAROLD D.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Harold
D. Red, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Battery A, 122d Field
Artillery, 33d Division, A.E.F., near the Bois-deBantheville, 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 enemy's position.
 General Orders No. 126, War Department, 1919
Born: at France
Home Town: France
*REDWOOD, GEORGE B.
(First Award)
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George
B. Redwood, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 28th
Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F., at Seicheprey,
France, March 28, 1918. With great daring First
Lieutenant Redwood 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.
 General Orders No. 44, War Department, 1919
Born: at Abilene, Texas
Home Town: Chicago, Illinois
REDEKER, PAUL W.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Paul W.
Redeker, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company M, 125th Infantry
Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., near Sergy, northeast of
Chateau-Thierry, France, July 31, 1918. Corporal Redeker
twice volunteered to carry messages from company
headquarters 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 every dangerous duty and
in broad daylight, in full sight of the enemy, dragged
wounded to places of shelter.
 General Orders No. 27, War Department, 1919
Born: at Baltimore, Maryland
Home Town: Baltimore, Maryland
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross w/OLC (WWI)
*REDWOOD, GEORGE B.
 General Orders No. No. 117, War Department, 1918
Born: at Manistique, Michigan
Home Town: Manistique, Michigan
(Second Award)
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross (First Oak Leaf Cluster)
is presented to George B. Redwood, First Lieutenant
(Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action
while serving with 28th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division,
A.E.F., at Cantigny, France, May 28, 1918. First
Lieutenant Redwood conducted himself fearlessly to
obtain information of the enemy's action, Although
REDICK, FRED C.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Fred C.
Redick, Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with 146th Infantry
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wounded, he volunteered to reconnoiter the enemy'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 caused his death.
 General Orders No. 27, War Department, 1919
Born: at Baltimore, Maryland
Home Town: Baltimore, Maryland
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (WWI)
fire on the enemy nest with rifle grenades. After twice
returning to obtain more grenades, he succeeded with a
well-directed shot in driving the enemy crew from the
nest, whereupon they were killed by other members of his
company.
 General Orders 66, War Department, 1919
Born: at Waverly, Nebraska
Home Town: Stratton, Nebraska
*REED, EDGAR F.
REECE, BRAZILLA CARROL
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Brazilla
Carrol Reece, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 102d
Infantry Regiment, 26th Division, A.E.F., in the Bois
d'Ormont, France, October 23 - 28, 1918. In leading his
company through four successful actions, Lieutenant
Reece was twice thrown violently to the ground and
rendered unconscious by bursting shells, but upon
recovering consciousness he immediately reorganized his
scattered command and consolidated 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.
 General Orders No. 46, War Department, 1919
Born: at Butler, Tennessee
Home Town: Butler, Tennessee
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edgar F.
Reed, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company E, 61st Infantry
Regiment, 5th Division, A.E.F., 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. Although wounded and
burned by mustard gas, he remained on duty, refusing to
be evacuated. On October 31, he volunteered and
materially assisted in the holding of Aincreville while the
defense was organized. On November 2 he received a
wound from which he later died, but he remained at his
post acting as sniper for four hours.
 General Orders No. 20, War Department, 1919
Born: at Nevada, Indiana
Home Town: Kokomo, Indiana
REED, EUGENE B.
REED, ALBERT J.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Albert J.
Reed, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Headquarters Company, 147th
Field Artillery, 32d Division, A.E.F., 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, Corporal Reed 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 accomplishing this mission he returned to
his post of duty under the same severe fire.
 General Orders No. 20, War Department, 1919
Born: at San Francisco, California
Home Town: Davis, California
REED, CECIL E.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Cecil E.
Reed, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company E, 353d
Infantry Regiment, 89th Division, A.E.F., near Barricourt,
France, November 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
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Eugene
B. Reed, Pharmacist's Mate Second Class, U.S. Navy, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving as
Corpsman (Attached), Fifth Regiment (Marines), 2d
Division, A.E.F., near St. Etienne, France, October 4,
1918. During a bombardment, Pharmacist's Mate Reed
four times crossed an area heavily shelled and subjected
to machine-gun fire to render assistance to his comrades.
 General Orders No. 35, War Department, 1919
Born: at South Norwalk, Connecticut
Home Town: Danbury, Connecticut
REED, GEORGE
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George
Reed, Cook, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company G, 145th Infantry
Regiment, 37th Division, A.E.F., 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.
 General Orders No. 59, War Department, 1919
Born: at Chicago Junction, Ohio
Home Town: Norwalk, Ohio
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*REED, GLENN M.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Glenn M.
Reed, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company B, 355th Infantry
Regiment, 89th Division, A.E.F., near Beney, France,
September 13, 1918. Sergeant Reed 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.
 General Orders No. No. 129, War Department, 1918
Born: at Shenandoah, Iowa
Home Town: Grant, Nebraska
REED, RAYMOND E.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Raymond
E. Reed, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company F, 108th
Infantry Regiment, 27th Division, A.E.F., near Ronssoy,
France, September 29, 1918. With great courage Private
First Class Reed 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.
 General Orders No. No. 143, War Department, 1918
Born: at Ridgeway, New York
Home Town: Medina, New York
contributed largely to the success of the attack by his
platoon.
 General Orders No. 20, War Department, 1919
Born: at Denmark
Home Town: Ellensburg, Washington
REESE, HAROLD L.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Harold L.
Reese, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 30th
Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F., 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
bombardment. It seemed utterly impossible for runners to
venture through this fire, yet Lieutenant Reese voluntarily
led a detail through the barrage and thus established
communication, also encouraging his men to greater
efforts.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Centralia, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Mahoney City, Pennsylvania
REESE, JOHN D.
REED, WASHINGTON
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to
Washington Reed, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army,
for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 1st
Battalion, 60th Infantry Regiment, 5th Division, A.E.F.,
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
ordered to withdraw, he used the stretcher, which had
been sent for him, to carry back a dead soldier of his
company.
 General Orders No. 44, War Department, 1919
Born: at Smithfield, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Wayne, Pennsylvania
REES, JOHN
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John
Rees, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company M, 361st Infantry
Regiment, 91st Division, A.E.F., near Gesnes, France,
September 29, 1918. Sergeant Rees fearlessly led his
platoon in the face of a murderous fire in an attack on a
machine-gun nest, and by his personal example
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John D.
Reese, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company L, 142d Infantry
Regiment, 36th Division, A.E.F., at Roche, France,
October 27, 1918. Though he was suffering from illness
and had been told to go to the rear, Private Reese for three
days remained on duty as a runner, and, when almost
exhausted, went forward with his company in attack,
voluntarily accompanying a liaison patrol on a dangerous
mission.
 General Orders No. 44, War Department, 1919
Born: at Josephine, Texas
Home Town: Farwell, Texas
REESE, JOHN E.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John E.
Reese, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company F, 316th Engineers,
91st Division, A.E.F., at Audenarde, Belgium, November
1, 1918. Sergeant Reese 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 reconnoitered the city for seven hours while it
was still being patrolled by the enemy, advancing two
kilometers in front of our own outposts and beyond those
of the enemy.
 General Orders No. 15, War Department, 1919
Born: at Hutchinson, Minnesota
Home Town: Butte, Montana
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REESE, WILLIAM
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William
Reese, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company I, 125th
Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., 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
battalion headquarters after other soldiers had been killed
or wounded in attempting the same mission.
 General Orders 64, War Department, 1919
Born: at Hillsboro, Texas
Home Town: San Saba, Texas
*REEVE, CHARLES B.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles
B. Reeve, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 23d
Infantry Regiment, 2d Division, A.E.F., near St. Etienne,
France, October 3 - 9, 1918. After his battalion
commander had become a casualty, Lieutenant Reeve
assumed command, and showed exceptional dash and
skill in attack. When his battalion 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.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Plymouth, Indiana
Home Town: Plymouth, Indiana
REEVES, DACHE M.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Dache M.
Reeves, First Lieutenant (Air Service), U.S. Army Air
Service, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving
with 9th Aero Squadron, U.S. Army Air Service, A.E.F.,
north of Avocourt (Meuse), France, October 9, 1918.
While performing an important aerial mission in his
balloon, Lieutenant Reeves was attacked by enemy
airplanes. He hung from his basket under fire from enemy
machine guns until the balloon burst into flames, when he
jumped. He re-ascended as soon as another balloon could
be inflated, although the air was strongly patrolled by the
enemy. On October 23, near Gesnes (Meuse), he was in
the basket with another observer when a circus of fifteen
enemy airplanes made an attack from above. He remained
in the basket until forced to jump. This officer showed
extraordinary heroism be re-ascending as soon as another
balloon could be made ready. Two hours later, while
engaged in locating enemy batteries from his balloon, he
was again attacked and the balloon burst into flames,
forcing him to jump once more. In spite of these
experiences this officer continued his mission in another
balloon.
 General Orders No. No. 14, War Department, 1923
Born: at Bloomingdale, Georgia
Home Town: Atlanta, Georgia
REEVES, JAMES H.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James H.
Reeves, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with 353d Infantry
Regiment, 89th Division, A.E.F., near St. Mihiel, France,
September 12 - 13,1918. On the opening day of the St.
Mihiel offensive. Colonel Reeves placed himself at the
head of the assaulting battalion and personally led the
advance from the inception of the attack until the fourth
objective was reached. He was constantly exposed to
artillery, machine-gun and rifle fire, and, by his total
disregard for personal danger, furnished an inspiring
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 forward again at a critical
juncture in the attack.
 General Orders 87, War Department, 1919
Born: at Centre, Alabama
Home Town: Centre, Alabama
REEVES, ROY W.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Roy W.
Reeves, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary
heroism while serving with the Ninety-Sixth Company,
Sixth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F., in action
near Blanc Mont, France, October 3, 1918. When a hand
grenade was hurled into a group composed of himself and
five other soldiers, Corporal Reeves risked his life to save
his comrades 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.
 General Order No. 26, War Department, 1919
Born: at Ravana, Mississippi
Home Town: San Diego, California
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)
*REGAN, GERALD V.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Gerald V.
Regan, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary
heroism while serving with the Sixteenth Company, Fifth
Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F., 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 commanders
during an attack, and led his section in advance until he
fell mortally wounded.
 General Order No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Duryea, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Duryea, Pennsylvania
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Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)
REID, ALLISON W.
*REGAN, JOHN M.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John M.
Regan, Second Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 128th
Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., near Cierges,
France, August 1, 1918. Mortally wounded by enemy fire
while leading his platoon, Second Lieutenant Regan
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.
 General Orders 74, War Department, 1919
Born: at Silver City, Idaho
Home Town: Boise, Idaho
 General Orders No. 44, War Department, 1919
Born: at San Leandro, California
Home Town: San Leandro, California
REID, GEORGE B.
REGGIARDO, ANTONIO
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Antonio
Reggiardo, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company K, 363d
Infantry Regiment, 91st Division, A.E.F., near
Waereghem, Belgium, October 31, 1918. Sergeant
Reggiardo, then corporal, voluntarily went forward with a
squad of men to combat hostile machine-gun nests, which
had held up the advance of four companies. After the
squad leader had been killed he took command and,
directing a heavy fire of automatic rifles and rifle
grenades, he drove back the advance German posts and
cleared the way for the further progress of his company.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Martinez, California
Home Town: Martinez, California
REICH, LOUIS B.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Louis B.
Reich, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 128th
Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., near Cierges,
France, August 1, 1918. Lieutenant 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 line 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.
 General Orders 98, War Department, 1919
Born: at Rome, Wisconsin
Home Town: Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Allison
W. Reid, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company A, 2d Engineers, 2d
Division, A.E.F., near Medeah Ferme, France, October 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.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George
B. Reid, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Battery A, 151st Field
Artillery, 42d Division, A.E.F., near Suippes, France, July
15, 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 although
serious wounded, he continued to fire his gun throughout
the barrage. He was then evacuated in an exhausted
condition.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Minneapolis, Minnesota
Home Town: Minneapolis, Minnesota
REID, JOSEPH W.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Joseph
W. Reid, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company I, 116th Infantry
Regiment, 29th Division, A.E.F., in Bois- de-la-GrandeMontagne, France, October 15, 1918. When his platoon
was held up by machine-gun fire, Corporal Reid
fearlessly led them forward and captured machine-guns
and prisoners. He later organized and consolidated the
position won.
 General Orders No. 35, War Department, 1919
Born: at Rockingham County, Virginia
Home Town: Winchester, Virginia
REID, THOMAS C.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Thomas
C. Reid, Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with 38th Infantry
Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F., near Moulin, France, July
15, 1918. During a strong enemy attack on his company
sector, Captain Reid fearlessly exposed himself to heavy
fire in order to direct the fire of his men. He personally
led two counterattacks upon the enemy, breaking up their
attack and forcing them to retire. Due to this gallantry, his
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company, notwithstanding its heavy losses, decisively
defeated an enemy grenadier regiment and forced it to
retire across the Marne.
 General Orders No. No. 24, War Department, 1920
Born: at Hatfield, Missouri
Home Town: Demopolis, Alabama
snipers on the opposite bank, and tied a rope to an enemy
barrel bridge, thereby making a crossover for the infantry.
 General Orders No. 44, War Department, 1919
Born: at Victor, Colorado
Home Town: Jumbo Town, Colorado
REILLEY, THOMAS T.
*REID, WILLIAM R.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William
R. Reid, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 307th
Infantry Regiment, 77th Division, A.E.F., near Chateaude-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
advance of his battalion. In the performance of this
courageous act he was killed by enemy machine-gun fire.
 General Orders No. 32, War Department, 1919
Born: at New York, New York
Home Town: New York, New York
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Thomas
T. Reilley, Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 165th
Infantry Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F., near Villers-surFere, France, on July 27 to August 1, 1918. Wounded and
ordered to the rear, Captain Reilley nevertheless remained
with his men in an exposed and dangerous position, which
it was necessary to hold, His presence and example held
his company fast against continuous fire.
 General Orders No. 99, War Department, 1918
Born: at New York, New York
Home Town: New York, New York
REILLY, ARCHIBALD F.
*REIFIN, ABE
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Abe
Reifin, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company H, 28th Infantry
Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F., near the Meuse River,
France, October 14, 1918. Private Reifin displayed
exceptional courage in volunteering and going over open
ground through direct artillery and machine-gun fire.
Upon returning be again volunteered to pass the same
heavy fire in order to. establish liaison between his
platoon and company. He lost his life in attempting this
hazardous mission.
 General Orders 89, War Department, 1919
Born: at Russia
Home Town: Cincinnati, Ohio
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to
Archibald F. Reilly, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company C, 165th
Infantry Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F., 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.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Morris Park, Long Island, New York
Home Town: Richmond Hill, Long Island, New York
REILLY, MICHAEL
REILLEY, CHARLES R.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles
R. Reilley, Sergeant First Class, U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with
Company F, 316th Engineers, 91st Division, A.E.F., at
Audenarde, Belgium, November 1, and November 10,
1918. On November 1 Sergeant Reilley voluntarily
accompanied a patrol into the city of Audenarde, when it
was still occupied by the enemy, obtaining important data
on destroyed bridges and attacking an enemy patrol three
times the number. He also captured a German spy while
the latter was attempting to escape. On this same day he
forced a sniper to cover, thus saving the life of his
captain, who was about to be fired upon. On November
10 he swam the Escaut River, braving the fire of enemy
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Michael
Reilly, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company G, 16th Infantry
Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F., near Soissons, France,
July 18, 1918. After being wounded Sergeant Reilly
remained with his squad and continued to lead it in action
until he was again seriously wounded two days later.
 General Orders 98, War Department, 1919
Born: at Ireland
Home Town: San Francisco, California
REILLY, THOMAS L.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Thomas
L. Reilly, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company D, 21st MachineGun Battalion, 7th Division, A.E.F., near Vieville,
France, November 1, 1918. During a heavy barrage of
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high-explosive and gas shells Corporal Reilly assisted an
officer to give first aid to a wounded officer and two
soldiers after the platoon had withdrawn from that
position. He went to the rear for medical aid and passed
through the barrage the second time as he returned.
 General Orders No. 46, War Department, 1919
Born: at New York, New York
Home Town: New York, New York
Blanc, October 5 - 9, 1918, he continually went back and
forth through artillery and machine-gun fire in order to
maintain liaison between the 4th Machine Gun Battalion
and the French unit on the right.
 General Orders No. No. 49, War Department, 1922
Born: at France
Home Town: France
REITER, CHARLES
REINHARD, FRED W.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Fred W.
Reinhard, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company I, 30th Infantry
Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F., in the Bois d'Aigremont,
France, July 15, 1918. Private Reinhard carried messages
during a heavy German barrage until he was seriously
wounded, when he showed great fortitude, his one
thought being that his message must be delivered.
 General Orders No. 32, War Department, 1919
Born: at Knoxen, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Spring City, Pennsylvania
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles
Reiter, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company H, 111th Infantry
Regiment, 28th Division, A.E.F., near Apremont, France,
October 1, 1918. Sergeant Reiter and a companion
exposed themselves to heavy machine-gun fire and
advanced in front of our lines to assist a wounded soldier
to a place of safety. In the attack on Hill 244, on October
8, 1918, after the officers had become casualties he
assumed command of a unit and displayed unusual ability
and leadership, until severely wounded.
 General Orders No. No. 53, War Department, 1920
Born: at Duluth, Minnesota
Home Town: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
REINHOLDT, ROLAND R.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Roland
R. Reinholdt, Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 138th
Infantry Regiment, 35th Division, A.E.F., near Cheppy,
France, September 26, 1918. Sent forward with two
platoons on a reconnaissance mission, Captain Reinholdt
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 arrived, when, with the remnants of his
platoon, he attacked and captured machine-gun nests
inaccessible to the tanks. The stubborn resistance to
enemy attacks which he maintained was one of the
deciding factors in the fight.
 General Orders 66, War Department, 1919
Born: at St. Louis, Missouri
Home Town: St. Louis, Missouri
REISS, ANDRE
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Andre
Reiss, Interpreter, Army of France, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with 4th U.S. Machine
Gun Battalion (Attached), 2d Division, A.E.F., during the
St. Mihiel offensive, France, 1918, and at Mont Blanc,
France, October 5 - 9, 1918. While attached to the 4th
Machine Gun Battalion, Interpreter Reiss voluntarily
assumed the duties of the battalion adjutant who had been
injured. In reconnaissance, maintaining communication,
and establishing liaison he displayed absolute fearlessness
and rendered valuable assistance to the battalion. At Mont
REITERMAN, FRANK
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Frank
Reiterman, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company E, 26th
Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F., near Soissons,
France, July I8, 1918. As leader of a platoon, Sergeant
Reiterman attacked a machine-gun nest, captured several
guns, and held his position against vigorous
counterattacks.
 General Orders No. No. 132, War Department, 1918
Born: at Hungary
Home Town: Louisville, Kentucky
RENICK, FRED A.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Fred A.
Renick, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Section No. 598,
Ambulance Service, A.E.F., near Beauvois, France, on
April 4, 1918. Private First Class Renick 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
slight 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
killing his passenger.
 General Orders No. No. 129, War Department, 1918
Born: at Sullivan, Missouri
Home Town: St. Louis, Missouri
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RENSHAW, LEONARD A.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Leonard
A. Renshaw, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company I, 115th
Infantry Regiment, 29th Division, A.E.F., at le-Bois-PlatChene, France, October 10 - 29, 1918. During the
advance of the 3d Battalion, Corporal Renshaw was
placed in charge of the battalion liaison group. He not
only managed the battalion with skill, but repeatedly
carried messages through shell and machine-gun fire.
Although several times gassed during the succeeding
operations, he continued his duties, showing utter
disregard for his personal safety.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Princess Anne, Maryland
Home Town: Princess Anne, Maryland
RENTFRO, CHARLES C.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles
C. Rentfro, First Lieutenant (Medical Corps), U.S. Army,
for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with
Medical Detachment, 109th Infantry Regiment
(Attached), 26th Division, A.E.F., at St. Agnan, France,
July 15 - 18, 1918. First Lieutenant Rentfro went without
sleep in order to care for the wounded, and performed his
work fearlessly without shelter under continuous
bombardment.
 General Orders No. 99, War Department, 1918
Born: at Sigourney, Iowa
Home Town: Chicago, Illinois
RERAT, ARMAND
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Armand
Rerat, Lieutenant of Infantry, Army of France, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 42d
Division, A.E.F. (Attached), in Champagne, July 15 - 18,
1918, and on the Ourcq River, July 26 to August 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 line 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.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at France
Home Town: France
RESSEGUIE, HAROLD D.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Harold
D. Resseguie, Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 311th
Infantry Regiment, 78th Division, A.E.F., near Grand Pre,
France, November 1, 1918. Although his wrist was
shattered and he was suffering from severe machine-gun
wounds, Captain Resseguie 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.
 General Orders No. 44, War Department, 1919
Born: at Watertown, New York
Home Town: Watertown, New York
RETTMAN, LOUIE
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Louie
Rettman, First Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company B, 30th
Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F., near Crezancy,
France, July 15, 1918. After company officers had
become casualties, Sergeant Rettman reorganized the
remnants of the company and took and held an important
position against strong enemy attacks. His company
commander having been left wounded in advance of the
new line, Sergeant Rettman exposed himself to heavy fire
in order to carry him to shelter.
 General Orders No. No. 24, War Department, 1920
Born: at Hutchinson, Minnesota
Home Town: Hutchinson, Minnesota
REX, NEWTON
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Newton
Rex, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company F, 146th Infantry
Regiment, 37th Division, A.E.F., near Montfaucon,
France, September 27, 1918. Leading a patrol of 12 men
from his own and another company, Corporal Rex
encountered 35 of the enemy in a ravine. Under terrific
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.
 General Orders No. 59, War Department, 1919
Born: at Wells County, Indiana
Home Town: Bowling Green, Ohio
REXROTH, HARRY J.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Harry J.
Rexroth, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with 364th Ambulance
Company, 316th Sanitary Train, 91st Division, A.E.F.,
near Audenarde, Belgium, November 1 - 4, 1918. Private
Rexroth repeatedly showed utter disregard for his safety
in establishing and maintaining liaison between advanced
dressing stations and battalion aid stations and in
searching the battlefields for wounded, passing over areas
under heavy fire from enemy artillery, machine-guns and
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snipers. On November 4 he entered the town of
Audenarde while it was under terrific bombardment,
made a thorough search for wounded, and later
accompanied ambulances back into the town to evacuate
the wounded.
 General Orders No. 15, War Department, 1919
Born: at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Home Town: National, Washington
REYNOLDS, CLEARTON H.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Clearton
H. Reynolds, Captain (Air Service), U.S. Army Air
Service, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving
with 104th Aero Squadron, U.S. Army Air Service,
A.E.F., near Romagne, France, October 9, 1918.
Although 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 squadron was attached.
Flying at an altitude of 20 meters, they encountered and
defeated three enemy patrols, gathered and delivered to
division headquarters very valuable information.
 General Orders No. 35, War Department, 1919
Born: at Provincetown, Massachusetts
Home Town: Garden City, Long Island, New York
 General Orders No. 99, War Department, 1918
Born: at Lee, Massachusetts
Home Town: Lee, Massachusetts
REYNOLDS, JOHN N.
(First Award)
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John N.
Reynolds, Major (Air Service), U.S. Army Air Service,
for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with
Commanding Officer, 1st Army Observation Group, U.S.
Army Air Service, A.E.F., in the region of Verdun,
France, October 10, 1918. Major Reynolds 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
downing one of the enemy. He continued his flight with
his badly damaged plane and concluded his mission.
 General Orders No. No. 143, War Department, 1918
Born: at Washington, D.C.
Home Town: Washington, D.C.
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross w/OLC (WWI)
REYNOLDS, JOHN N.
REYNOLDS, EUGENE C.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Eugene
C. Reynolds, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company K, 106th
Infantry Regiment, 27th Division, A.E.F., at Quinnemont
Farm, near Ronssoy, France, September 28, 1918. After
assisting in repulsing a strong enemy counterattack,
Private Reynolds, with two other soldiers, became
separated from his company, due to the heavy fog. Seeing
a superior force of the enemy in a trench, they
unhesitatingly attacked, and after killing and wounding
several of the enemy, they captured numerous prisoners
and brought them back to our lines.
 General Orders No. 68, War Department, 1920
Born: at Brooklyn, New York
Home Town: Brooklyn, New York
REYNOLDS, FRANK J.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Frank J.
Reynolds, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Medical Detachment, 28th
Infantry Regiment (Attached), 1st Division, A.E.F.,
during the fight at Cantigny, France, on May 28 - 30,
1918. While acting as stretcher bearer, Private Reynolds
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.
(Second Award)
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross (First Oak Leaf Cluster)
is presented to John N. Reynolds, Major (Air Service),
U.S. Army Air Service, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving as Commanding Officer, 1st Army
Observation Group, U.S. Army Air Service, A.E.F., in the
region of Grand Pre, France, October 29, 1918. While on.
A mission Major Reynolds was suddenly set upon by six
enemy aircraft. Although in the German territory, without
protection and in danger of being cut off in the rear he
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.
 General Orders No. No. 143, War Department, 1918
Born: at Washington, D.C.
Home Town: Washington, D.C.
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (WWI)
*REYNOLDS, PATRICK
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Patrick
Reynolds, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company H, 165th Infantry
Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F., at Villers- sur-Fere,
France, on July 30, 1918. Private Reynolds was killed
when he went out alone in the face of enemy machine-gun
fire in a heroic effort to capture an enemy machine-gun
nest.
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 General Orders 88, War Department, 1919
Born: at Ireland
Home Town: New York, New York
REYNOLDS, WILLIAM G.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William
G. Reynolds, Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 23d
Infantry Regiment, 2d Division, A.E.F., 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.
 General Orders No. 46, War Department, 1919
Born: at Kingston, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Berryville, Virginia
battalion intelligence section, when into the most
dangerous places and by his splendid courage bolstered
the morale of the other members of the command, who
were being hard pressed by enemy troops who had gained
entrance to the town. Learning that the enemy was
coming through t he back of a building, he bravely
entered it, killing four of the enemy, and retained
possession of the building. With five or six stragglers, he
crossed and re-crossed a street swept by hostile machinegun fire and prevented the enemy from filtering through a
hole which they had blown in the wall of the building. His
courageous actions were an inspiration to his comrades in
the desperate fighting.
 General Orders No. 9, War Department, 1923
Born: at Meadville, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Meadville, Pennsylvania
RHODES, ROBERT ALLEN
RHEA, JAMES C.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James C.
Rhea, Colonel (Cavalry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving as Chief of Staff, 2d
Division, A.E.F., near St. Etienne, France, October 9,
1918. Colonel Rhea, with Lieutenant Le Pelletier de
Woillemont, French Army, voluntarily undertook an
important reconnaissance under hazardous circumstances
during the Masif Blanc Mont operations at a time when
accurate information concerning 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 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 information of the highest military value in
subsequent operations.
 General Orders No. No. 120, War Department, 1918
Born: at Hamburg, Iowa
Home Town: Strawn, Texas
RHODES, NELLUS A.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Nellus A.
Rhodes, Second Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 112th
Infantry Regiment, 28th Division, A.E.F., at Fismette,
France, August 9, 1918. When the town had been taken
by his battalion in the morning and was being held at
night against terrific counterattacks in which our troops
were engaged most of the time in desperate hand-to-hand
combat, Lieutenant Rhodes, although a member of the
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Robert
Allen Rhodes, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company M, 103d
Infantry Regiment, 26th Division, A.E.F., near ChateauThierry, France, July 20 and 22, 1918. East of Belleau
Wood Private Rhodes 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
positions.
 General Orders No. No. 125, War Department, 1918
Born: at Aurora, Illinois
Home Town: St. Joseph, Missouri
RICE, CARL C.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Carl C.
Rice, Second Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 5th
Machine-Gun Battalion, 2d Division, A.E.F., on June 6,
1918, near Chateau-Thierry, France. In command of a
machine-gun section, Second Lieutenant Rice was
wounded soon after the advance 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 exhaustion.
 General Orders No. 99, War Department, 1918
Born: at Danville, Illinois
Home Town: Rolla, Missouri
RICE, ELMER V.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Elmer V.
Rice, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company L, 30th Infantry
Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F., in the Bois d'Aigremont,
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France, July 15, 1918. During the intense artillery fire
preceding 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 seemingly impossible mission and
successfully accomplished it. Throughout the night he
declined to take cover, but continued to search for
wounded men, exposing himself to the heaviest fire.
 General Orders No. 46, War Department, 1919
Born: at Kinde, Michigan
Home Town: Midland, Michigan
RICE, JAMES T.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James T.
Rice, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company C, 8th
Field Signal Battalion, 4th Division, A.E.F., 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-deMalaumont, he repeatedly exposed himself to heavy
artillery and machine-gun fire in order to maintain
telephone lines for the infantry, displaying remarkable
courage.
regimental commander to the commander of the assault
battalion, crossing a level field swept by intense machinegun and artillery fire, and though severely wounded
returned with a message to the regimental commander
who stated that all the runners had been killed or wounded
and that he desired to send another message to the
battalion commander. Private Rice promptly volunteered
to carry the message and in accomplishing his mission
was again wounded; notwithstanding which fact he again
crossed the fire- swept zone and delivered a return
message to the regimental commander. Private Rice was
then carried from the field.
 General Orders No. No. 15, War Department, 1923
Born: at New York, New York
Home Town: New York, New York
RICE, WILFRED
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Wilfred
Rice, Lieutenant, British Expeditionary Forces, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 2d
Battalion, Durham Light Infantry, British Expeditionary
Forces, during Ypres-Lys offensive, October 17, 1918.
Lieutenant Rice went forward during the advance under a
heavy barrage of rifle and machine-gun fire and cut paths
in the wire in order to further the advance of his company.
Having cut the wire, with two men he rushed a machinegun position, capturing the gun, and forcing six of the
enemy to surrender. This action took place when fighting
alongside the American 27th Division.
 General Orders 89, War Department, 1919
Born: at Carter County, Kentucky
Home Town: Seattle, Washington
 General Orders No. 60, War Department, 1920
Born: at England
Home Town: England
RICE, MALCOLM
RICE, WILLIAM M.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Malcolm
Rice, Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with 16th Infantry
Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F., 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.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William
M. Rice, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company E, 115th Infantry
Regiment, 29th Division, A.E.F., 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 counterattack was
eventually broken up at this point and the line was thereby
advanced to a more advantageous position.
 General Orders No. 46, War Department, 1919
Born: at Paintsville, Kentucky
Home Town: Paintsville, Kentucky
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Principio Furnace, Maryland
Home Town: North East, Maryland
RICE, MATTHEW GEORGE
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Matthew
George Rice, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company A, 165th
Infantry Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F., at Landres-et-St.
Georges, France, October 15, 1918. While acting as a
runner Corporal Rice delivered a message from the
RICHARDS, CALVIN D.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Calvin D.
Richards, Second Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 26th
Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F., near Verdun,
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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 encounter 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.
 General Orders No. 21, War Department, 1919
Born: at Morganfield, Kentucky
Home Town: Morganfield, Kentucky
RICHARDS, ELMER PRESTON
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Elmer
Preston Richards, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company D, 354th
Infantry Regiment, 89th Division, A.E.F., 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.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Windsor, Illinois
Home Town: Moundville, Missouri
*RICHARDS, JAMES N. C.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James N.
C. Richards, Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army, for valorous
leadership and extraordinary heroism in action while
serving with 26th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F.,
throughout the attack near Soissons, France, on July 18,
1918. France. Captain Richards was killed while charging
enemy machine-guns at the head of his command on July
19.
 General Orders No. No. 132, War Department, 1918
Born: at Petersburg, Virginia
Home Town: Riverton, Virginia
*RICHARDS, SAMSON
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Samson
Richards, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company H, 167th Infantry
Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F., 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 nest 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 remarkable coolness and courage in the face of the
enemy.
 General Orders No. No. 131, War Department, 1918
Born: at England
Home Town: Sanger, California
RICHARDS, THADDIS R.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Thaddis
R. Richards, Bugler, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company B, 117th
Infantry Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F., near Bellicourt,
France, September 29, 1918. During the very thickest of
the fighting 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.
 General Orders No. 44, War Department, 1919
Born: at Pickens County, Georgia
Home Town: Maryville, Tennessee
RICHARDS, WALTER A
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Walter A
Richards, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 326th
Infantry Regiment, 82d Division, A.E.F., near St. Juvin,
France, October 11, 1918. Leading his platoon in attack,
Lieutenant Richards was subjected to fierce and
devastating fire of enemy artillery and machine-guns.
Although he himself was wounded and 90 per cent of his
platoon made casualties, he continued to press forward
until he was felled by machine-gun fire after reaching the
foremost position of the entire action.
 General Orders No. 46, War Department, 1919
Born: at Washington, D.C.
Home Town: Clifton Station, Virginia
RICHARDSON, CHARLES E.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles
E. Richardson, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company I, 104th
Infantry Regiment, 26th Division, A.E.F., east of Belleau,
France, July 21, 1918. Under the leadership of an officer,
Private Richardson and Private Joseph R. Huntley
charged a machine-gun nest, captured two guns, and
killed or captured 12 men.
 General Orders No. No. 125, War Department, 1918
Born: at Medford, Massachusetts
Home Town: Wakefield, Massachusetts
RICHARDSON, CHARLES M.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles
M. Richardson, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company C, 112th
Infantry Regiment, 28th Division, A.E.F., near Fismette,
France, August 9, 1918. Sergeant Richardson volunteered
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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.
France, September 29 - 30, 1918. Although badly gassed
during the night of September 28, Captain Richey
nevertheless remained in command of his company and
with utter disregard of personal danger, twice led it in the
attack on successive days and was not evacuated until
completely exhausted on September 30, 1918.
 General Orders 98, War Department, 1919
Born: at State Line, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Bradford, Pennsylvania
 General Orders No. No. 49, War Department, 1922
Born: at Hodges, South Carolina
Home Town: Laurens, South Carolina
RICHARDSON, JAMES M.
RICHFORD, ALBERT F.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James M.
Richardson, Second Lieutenant (Air Service), U.S. Army
Air Service, for extraordinary heroism in action while
serving with 1st Aero Squadron, U.S. Army Air Service,
A.E.F., near Grand Pre, France, October 6, 1918. Second
Lieutenant Richardson undertook an infantry contact
patrol mission under weather conditions which
necessitated flying at an altitude of only 100 meters. Near
the front lines machine-guns opened an effective 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.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Albert F.
Richford, Wagoner, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Supply Company, 165th
Infantry Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F., near Nonsard,
France, September 30, 1918. Wagoner Richford was
severely wounded by a shell fragment while driving a
wagon containing rations and other supplies for his
regiment over a heavily shelled road, but, disregarding his
wounds, remained in charge of his wagon until the
mission had been accomplished.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Memphis, Tennessee
Home Town: Nashville, Tennessee
 General Orders No. 35, War Department, 1919
Born: at Brooklyn, New York
Home Town: Brooklyn, New York
*RICHMAN, HENRY C.
RICHARDSON, JOHN B.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John B.
Richardson, Major (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 306th
Machine-Gun Battalion, 77th Division, A.E.F., near VilleSavoye, France, August 21, 1918. When the advance on
the Tannerio by a company of the 308th Infantry was
being held up by a heavy hostile fire, Major Richardson,
then commanding the 306th Machine Gun Battalion,
which had a platoon of machine guns supporting the
attack, seeing that the attacking troops were wavering on
account of an inexperienced leader and under a heavy
hostile fire, with great gallantry and the utmost disregard
of personal danger, took command of the company and
led it through heavy artillery and machine-gun fire to its
objective, which was captured and later consolidated by a
skillful disposition of machine guns under his direction.
 General Orders No. No. 56, War Department, 1922
Born: at Woodville, Mississippi
Home Town: Woodville, Mississippi
RICHEY, WILLIAM R., JR.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William
R. Richey, Jr., Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 371st
Infantry Regiment, 93d Division, A.E.F., near Ardeuil,
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Henry C.
Richman, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company M, 23d Infantry
Regiment, 2d Division, A.E.F., near Vaux, France, July 1
- 2, 1918. Private Richman 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, while
showing the same fearless qualities, he was killed.
 General Orders No. 99, War Department, 1918
Born: at Daleville, Indiana
Home Town: LaPorte, Indiana
RICHMOND, CHARLES H.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles
H. Richmond, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for
extraordinary heroism while serving with the Fifty-Fifth
Company, Fifth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.,
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.
 General Order No. 81, War Department, 1919
Born: at Charles County, Maryland
Home Town: Boston, Massachusetts
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)
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RICHMOND, CLARENCE L.
RICKENBACKER, EDWARD VERNON
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Clarence
L. Richmond, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for
extraordinary heroism while serving with the Forty-Third
Company, Fifth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.,
in action near Blanc Mont, France, October 3 - 5, 1918.
Private Richmond unhesitatingly 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.
(Second Award)
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross (First Oak Leaf Cluster)
is presented to Edward Vernon Rickenbacker, Captain
(Air Service), U.S. Army Air Service, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with 94th Aero Squadron,
1st Pursuit Group, U.S. Army Air Service, A.E.F., over
Richecourt, France, on May 17, 1918. Captain
Rickenbacker attacked three Albatross enemy planes,
shooting one down in the vicinity of Richecourt, France,
and forcing the others to retreat over their own lines.
 General Order No. 46, War Department, 1919
Born: at Cleveland, Tennessee
Home Town: Cleveland, Tennessee
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)
 General Orders No. 32, War Department, 1919
Born: 10/8/1890 at Columbus, Ohio
Home Town: Columbus, Ohio
Other Award: Medal of Honor (WWI), SEVEN Total Awards of the
Distinguished Service Cross (WWI)
RICHMOND, LLOYD
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Lloyd
Richmond, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with 139th Ambulance Company,
110th Sanitary Train, 35th Division, A.E.F., near
Chaudron Farm, France, September 29, 1918. After the
infantry had been withdrawn, Private Richmond
voluntarily 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.
 General Orders 70, War Department, 1919
Born: at Kansas City, Missouri
Home Town: Kansas City, Missouri
RICKENBACKER, EDWARD VERNON
(First Award)
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edward
Vernon Rickenbacker, Captain (Air Service), U.S. Army
Air Service, for extraordinary heroism in action while
serving with 94th Aero Squadron, 1st Pursuit Group, U.S.
Army Air Service, A.E.F., near Montsec, France, April
29, 1918. Captain Rickenbacker attacked an enemy
Albatross monoplane, and after a vigorous fight in which
he followed his foe into German territory, he succeeded in
shooting it down near Vigneulles-les-Hatton Chatel.
 General Orders No. 32, War Department, 1919
Born: 10/8/1890 at Columbus, Ohio
Home Town: Columbus, Ohio
Other Award: Medal of Honor (WWI), SEVEN Total Awards of the
Distinguished Service Cross (WWI)
RICKENBACKER, EDWARD VERNON
(Third Award)
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross (Second Oak Leaf
Cluster) is presented to Edward Vernon Rickenbacker,
Captain (Air Service), U.S. Army Air Service, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 94th
Aero Squadron, 1st Pursuit Group, U.S. Army Air
Service, A.E.F., over St. Mihiel, France, on May 22,
1918. Captain Rickenbacker attacked three Albatross
monoplanes 4,000 meters over St. Mihiel, France. He
drove them back into German territory, separated one
from the group, and shot it down near Flirey.
 General Orders No. 32, War Department, 1919
Born: 10/8/1890 at Columbus, Ohio
Home Town: Columbus, Ohio
Other Award: Medal of Honor (WWI), SEVEN Total Awards of the
Distinguished Service Cross (WWI)
RICKENBACKER, EDWARD VERNON
(Fourth Award)
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross (Third Oak Leaf
Cluster) is presented to Edward Vernon Rickenbacker,
Captain (Air Service), U.S. Army Air Service, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 94th
Aero Squadron, 1st Pursuit Group, U.S. Army Air
Service, A.E.F., over Boise Rate, France, on May 28,
1918. Captain Rickenbacker 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.
 General Orders No. 32, War Department, 1919
Born: 10/8/1890 at Columbus, Ohio
Home Town: Columbus, Ohio
Other Award: Medal of Honor (WWI), SEVEN Total Awards of the
Distinguished Service Cross (WWI)
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RICKENBACKER, EDWARD VERNON
RICKER, MAURICE STANLEY
(Fifth Award)
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross (Fourth Oak Leaf
Cluster) is presented to Edward Vernon Rickenbacker,
Captain (Air Service), U.S. Army Air Service, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 94th
Aero Squadron, 1st Pursuit Group, U.S. Army Air
Service, A.E.F., on May 30, 1918, 4,000 meters over
Jaulny, France. Captain Rickenbacker attacked a group of
five enemy planes. After a violent battle, he shot down
one plane and drove the others away.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Maurice
Stanley Ricker, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army,
for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 6th
Infantry Regiment, 5th Division, A.E.F., 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
proceeded 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 covering the crossing
of the remainder of the company.
 General Orders No. 32, War Department, 1919
Born: 10/8/1890 at Columbus, Ohio
Home Town: Columbus, Ohio
Other Award: Medal of Honor (WWI), SEVEN Total Awards of the
Distinguished Service Cross (WWI)
 General Orders No. 46, War Department, 1919
Born: at Bangor, Maine
Home Town: Brookline, Massachusetts
RICKENBACKER, EDWARD VERNON
(Sixth Award)
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross (Fifth Oak Leaf Cluster)
is presented to Edward Vernon Rickenbacker, Captain
(Air Service), U.S. Army Air Service, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with 94th Aero Squadron,
1st Pursuit Group, U.S. Army Air Service, A.E.F., in the
region of Villecy, France, September 14, 1918. Captain
Rickenbacker attacked four Fokker enemy planes at an
altitude of 3,000 meters. After a sharp and hot action, he
succeeded in shooting one down in flames and dispersing
the other three.
 General Orders No. 32, War Department, 1919
Born: 10/8/1890 at Columbus, Ohio
Home Town: Columbus, Ohio
Other Award: Medal of Honor (WWI), SEVEN Total Awards of the
Distinguished Service Cross (WWI)
RICKENBACKER, EDWARD VERNON
(Seventh Award)
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross (Sixth Oak Leaf Cluster)
is presented to Edward Vernon Rickenbacker, Captain
(Air Service), U.S. Army Air Service, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with 94th Aero Squadron,
1st Pursuit Group, U.S. Army Air Service, A.E.F., in the
region of Bois-de-Wavrille, France, September 15, 1918.
Captain Rickenbacker encountered six enemy planes, who
were in the act of attacking four Spads, which were below
them. Undeterred by their superior numbers, he
unhesitatingly attacked them and succeeded in shooting
one down in flames and completely breaking the
formation of the others.
 General Orders No. 32, War Department, 1919
Born: 10/8/1890 at Columbus, Ohio
Home Town: Columbus, Ohio
Other Award: Medal of Honor (WWI), SEVEN Total Awards of the
Distinguished Service Cross (WWI)
RICKET, HARRY C.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Harry C.
Ricket, Cook, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with 166th Infantry Regiment, 42d
Division, A.E.F., at Chateau-de-la-Foret, near Villers-surFere, France, on July 28 - 29, 1918. Cook Ricket
maintained his kitchen 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 volition, he conducted a first-aid station for
wounded and exhausted men at his kitchen. Constantly in
extreme personal danger from machine-gun fire from
low-flying aero planes and bombardment by highexplosive shells, he devoted himself entirely to the needs
of others and made possible the care of several hundred
wounded, exhausted, and hungry men.
 General Orders No. 99, War Department, 1918
Born: at Spring Hill, Kansas
Home Town: Columbus, Ohio
RIDDICK, ARCHIE
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Archie
Riddick, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company F, 120th Infantry
Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F., near Vaux Andigny,
France, October 19, 1918. When the position of his
company had become untenable because of enemy
machine-gun and artillery fire, Private Riddick, with
another soldier, the sole survivors of a Lewis machinegun team, covered the retreat of their company. Clinging
to their advanced post throughout the day, they took up
the advance with the company at dusk that evening.
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 General Orders No. 44, War Department, 1919
Born: at Gates County, North Carolina
Home Town: Belvaden, North Carolina
RIDLEY, JAMES A.
*RIDDLE, LAWRENCE SCOTT
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Lawrence
Scott Riddle, First Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company I, 131st
Infantry Regiment, 33d Division, A.E.F., at Bois-deChaume, 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.
 General Orders No. 35, War Department, 1919
Born: at Mattoon, Illinois
Home Town: Mattoon, Illinois
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James A.
Ridley, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 113th
Machine-Gun Battalion, 30th Division, A.E.F., near
Bellicourt, 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
successfully 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 coolness and bravery.
 General Orders 98, War Department, 1919
Born: at Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Home Town: Murfreesboro, Tennessee
*RIDEOUT, PERCY A.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Percy A.
Rideout, First Lieutenant (Chemical Corps), U.S. Army,
for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with
Company D, 1st Gas Regiment, A.E.F., at Cierges,
France, October 4, 1918. First Lieutenant Rideout made
an extended reconnaissance in advance of the outposts,
fearlessly exposed himself to enemy machine-gun fire,
and was several times knocked down by exploding shells.
The information he secured was valuable to the infantry,
giving them knowledge of the exact location of machinegun nests. During the action this officer 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.
 General Orders No. No. 142, War Department, 1918
Born: at Ashburnham, Massachusetts
Home Town: Concord Junction, Massachusetts
RIDGELY, CHARLES
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles
Ridgely, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 26th
Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F., near Berzy-leSec, France, July 21, 1918. During the final attack on
Soissons, Lieutenant Ridgely, advancing in front of his
assault waves, alone charged a machine-gun position
which was delivering a punishing fire on our troops. He
killed both gunners and captured the gun.
RIECK, JAMES G.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James G.
Rieck, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Medical Detachment, 166th
Infantry Regiment (Attached), 42d Division, A.E.F., near
Villers-sur-Fere, France, July 27, 1918. Severely
wounded while doing first-aid work, Private Rieck
declined to go to the rear, but dressed his own wound and
continued to advance with his battalion, treating the
wounded and assisting in their evacuation until he was
sent to the hospital 12 hours later.
 General Orders No. 44, War Department, 1919
Born: at Bowdle, South Carolina
Home Town: Delaware, Ohio
RIECKE, HENRY A.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Henry A.
Riecke, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 102d
Infantry Regiment, 26th Division, A.E.F., near
Bouresches, France, July 20, 1918. When the advance of
his company was temporarily held up by machine-gun fire
in front of Bouresches First Lieutenant Riecke went ahead
alone and, although hit three times by machine-gun
bullets, he continued to urge his men forward, and by his
example of fearlessness and grit inspired them to
successful attack.
 General Orders No. No. 125, War Department, 1918
Born: 8/4/1891 at Brooklyn, New York
Home Town: Meriden, Connecticut
 General Orders No. 44, War Department, 1919
Born: at Springfield, Illinois
Home Town: New York, New York
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RIEGER, JAMES E.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James E.
Rieger, Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 138th
Infantry Regiment, 35th Division, A.E.F., near
Charpentry, France, September 27, 1918. Lieutenant
Colonel Rieger commanded the battalion which had, with
conspicuous gallantry, captured Vauquois Hill and the
Bois-de-Rosignel, and which was later held up for some
hours in front of Charpentry by severe artillery 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 that a large number of the
enemy were cut off and captured.
 General Orders No. 59, War Department, 1919
Born: at Peoria, Illinois
Home Town: Kirksville, Missouri
RIGGIO, STEPHANO
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Stephano
Riggio, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company K, 39th Infantry
Regiment, 4th Division, A.E.F., near Septsarges, France,
September 28, 1918. While his company was halted by
machine-gun and sniper fire from the front and both
flanks, 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.
 General Orders No. 46, War Department, 1919
Born: at Italy
Home Town: Rockland, Maine
RIGGLE, GEORGE
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George
Riggle, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company D, 120th Infantry
Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F., near Bellicourt, France,
September 29, 1918. With eight other soldiers,
comprising the company headquarters detachment,
Private Riggle assisted his company commander in
cleaning out enemy dug-outs along a canal and capturing
242 prisoners.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Sellersburg, Indiana
Home Town: Sellersburg, Indiana
RIGGSBY, ROBERT
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Robert
Riggsby, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company M, 165th
Infantry Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F., 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 captured five
of the enemy machine- gun crew, and succeeded in
silencing two machine-guns, thus permitting his platoon
to continue their advance.
 General Orders No. 35, War Department, 1919
Born: at Colson, Kentucky
Home Town: New York, New York
RIGO, ALPHONSE M.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Alphonse
M. Rigo, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company H, 326th Infantry
Regiment, 82d Division, A.E.F., near St. Juvin, France,
October 11, 1918. Private Rigo exposed himself to heavy
artillery and machine-gun fire in crossing the Aire River
on several occasions to deliver important messages to the
commander of the attacking force. He then carried
wounded from exposed positions to shelter across the
Aire River.
 General Orders No. 68, War Department, 1920
Born: at New York, New York
Home Town: New York, New York
RILEY, CHARLES R.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles
R. Riley, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company I, 308th Infantry
Regiment, 77th Division, A.E.F., near Grand Pre, France,
October 14, 1918. When his company was halted by
machine-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 company to command a
more favorable position.
 General Orders No. 35, War Department, 1919
Born: at Oswego, New York
Home Town: Binghamton, New York
*RILEY, LOWELL H.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Lowell
H. Riley, Second Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 58th
Infantry Regiment, 4th Division, A.E.F., at Ville Savoye,
northeast of Chateau-Thierry, France, August 7, 1918.
Lieutenant Riley maintained an observing station for his
battalion 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.
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 General Orders No. No. 116, War Department, 1918
Born: at Orange, New Jersey
Home Town: Orange, New Jersey
RILEY, RAYMOND W.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Raymond
W. Riley, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company F, 28th Infantry
Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F., near Soissons, France,
July 19, 1918. Private Riley showed absolute disregard
for the safety of his own life by advancing upon a
machine-gun which was holding up his platoon, and
finally putting it out of action after being wounded
himself.
 General Orders No. No. 117, War Department, 1918
Born: at Baltimore, Maryland
Home Town: Baltimore, Maryland
RILEY, ROBERT R.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Robert R.
Riley, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company C, 111th Infantry
Regiment, 28th Division, A.E.F., 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 attempt 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.
 General Orders No. 99, War Department, 1918
Born: at Chester, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Chester, Pennsylvania
*RINDEAU, ARTHUR J.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Arthur J.
Rindeau, Gunnery Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for
extraordinary heroism while serving with the FortySeventh Company, Fifth Regiment (Marines), 2d
Division, A.E.F., in action at Chateau-Thierry, France,
June 6, 1918. Killed in action, Gunnery Sergeant Rindeau
gave the supreme proof of that extraordinary heroism
which will serve as an example to hitherto untried troops.
 General Order No. 110, War Department, 1918
Born: at Saratoga, New York
Home Town: Southbridge, Massachusetts
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)
RINEBOLD, WILLIAM J.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William
J. Rinebold, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with
Section No. 524, Ambulance Service, A.E.F., near
Fismes, France, August 8 - 9, 1918, Private Rinebold
volunteered and acted as guide for ambulances going to
the most advanced points for the wounded. He made nine
trips over a road subjected to heavy shell and machinegun fire and was severely wounded by a shell fragment on
his last trip.
 General Orders No. 26, War Department, 1919
Born: at Superior, Wisconsin
Home Town: Athens, Pennsylvania
*RINEHART, EARNEST C.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Earnest
C. Rinehart, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company H, 118th
Infantry Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F., near St. Martin
Revere, 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 going
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 mission.
 General Orders No. 46, War Department, 1919
Born: at Saluda County, South Carolina
Home Town: Leesville, South Carolina
*RINGER, HARVEY C.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Harvey
C. Ringer, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 18th
Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F., south of
Soissons, France, July 18, 1918. Lieutenant Ringer
personally led his company through heavy artillery and
machine-gun fire in an attack upon a strongly fortified
position until he fell mortally wounded. His gallantry and
personal leadership were material factors in the successful
attack.
 General Orders No. No. 39, War Department, 1920
Born: at Paola, Kansas
Home Town: Fulton, Kansas
*RIORDAN, EDMUND
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edmund
Riordan, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company G, 165th Infantry
Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F., near Villers-sur-Fere,
France, August 1, 1918. Private Riordan displayed
unusual courage and bravery when, with utter disregard of
his own personal danger, he left his shelter and went
forward under heavy machine- gun and shell fire in an
attempt to rescue a wounded comrade. In the performance
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of this heroic act he was instantly killed by a bursting
shell.
 General Orders No. 6, War Department, 1932
Born: at New York, New York
Home Town: New York, New York
RIPPETOE, GROVER C.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Grover
C. Rippetoe, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 26th
Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F., near Soissons,
France, July 18 - 22, 1918. After all the other officers of
his company had been killed First Lieutenant Rippetoe
took command, attacked a machine-gun nest, and
captured the gun with its crew. Gassed and suffering from
shell shock, he refused to quit his post until the company
was relieved.
 General Orders No. 15, War Department, 1919
Born: at Clay County, West Virginia
Home Town: Charleston, West Virginia
in action while serving with Company M, 47th Infantry
Regiment, 4th Division, A.E.F., near St. Thibault, 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 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 Weimer
carried the wounded soldier to safety.
 General Orders No. 46, War Department, 1919
Born: at Dallas, Texas
Home Town: Stratford, Texas
RITT, MAURICE J. V.
RISCHMANN, EDWARD
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edward
Rischmann, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company I, 312th
Infantry Regiment, 78th Division, A.E.F., near Grand Pre,
France, October 23, 1918. Private Rischmann was a
member of an assaulting party which stormed and
captured the Citadel at Grand-Pre. He scaled the wall and
alone entered a dugout, from which he captured 45
Germans, guarding them until assistance arrived.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Newark, New Jersey
Home Town: Newark, New Jersey
*RISMILLER, CHARLES C.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles
C. Rismiller, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Medical
Detachment, 4th Engineers (Attached), 4th Division,
A.E.F., near St. Thibault, France, August 5, 1918. Private
Rismiller went forward exposed to intense rifle, machinegun, and artillery fire and assisted a seriously wounded
comrade to a place of safety, thus saving his life. In the
performance of this gallant act Private Rismiller was
mortally wounded.
 General Orders No. No. 5, War Department, 1920
Born: at Leesport, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Leesport, Pennsylvania
RITCHIE, EDWARD D.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edward
D. Ritchie, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Maurice
J. V. Ritt, Lieutenant of Infantry, Army of France, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with the
French Mission, 127th U.S. Infantry (Attached), 32d
Division, A.E.F., near Juvigny, north of Soissons, France,
August 31, 1918. Lieutenant Ritt assisted in establishing
an advanced machine-gun position in the village of
Juvigny, the fire of which forced the surrender of 32
enemy prisoners. This gallant officer 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 operation. Three times
he went through heavy fire for the purpose of maintaining
liaison with a French division on the right.
 General Orders 81, War Department, 1919
Born: at France
Home Town: France
*RITZERT, CHARLES T.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles
T. Ritzert, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company G, 125th Infantry
Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., 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 Ritzert, a stretcher bearer,
worked day and night, evacuating wounded under heavy
artillery and machine-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.
 General Orders No. 20, War Department, 1919
Born: at St. Joseph, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Chicora, Pennsylvania
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RIVEL, THOMAS M.
*RIVES, JOHN S.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Thomas
M. Rivel, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Headquarters Detachment,
79th Division, A.E.F., near Montfaucon, France,
September 28 - 30, 1918. While acting as a division
observer Sergeant Rivel remained constantly 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 artillery hits, and hostile shelling was
such that other observers located in the same building
withdrew to a safer place. Sergeant Rivel, however,
remained constantly at his post of duty and obtained
important information.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John S.
Rives, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company E, 119th Infantry
Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F., near Bellicourt, France,
September 29, 1918. Showing marked personal bravery,
he repeatedly crossed shell-swept area subjected to heavy
machine-gun fire to delivery 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.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
ROACH, HARRY E.
RIVERS, GEORGE L. B.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George
L. B. Rivers, First Lieutenant (Field Artillery), U.S.
Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving
with 18th Field Artillery, 3d Division, A.E.F., near
Fismes, France, August 11, 1918. during heavy shelling
by the enemy Lieutenant Rivers, without hesitation, left
the shelter of his dugout and went forward to rescue a
severely wounded man. With careful deliberation he
raised the wounded man, and aided by another officer and
an enlisted man who had also gone forward, they carried
him, under heavy fire, to a place of comparative safety,
from where he was evacuated to the rear. The utter
disregard for his own personal safety displayed by
Lieutenant Rivers was an inspiration to the entire
command.
 General Orders No. No. 22, War Department, 1929
Born: at Charleston, South Carolina
Home Town: Charleston, South Carolina
RIVERS, TOM
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Tom
Rivers, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company G, 366th Infantry
Regiment, 92d Division, A.E.F., near the Bois- de-laVoivrotte, France, November 11, 1918. Private Rivers,
although gassed, volunteered and carried important
messages through heavy barrages to the support
companies. He refused first aid until his company was
relieved.
 General Orders No. 44, War Department, 1919
Born: at Opelika, Alabama
Home Town: New Castle, Alabama
 General Orders 87, War Department, 1919
Born: at Lincoln County, Tennessee
Home Town: Lincoln, Tennessee
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Harry E.
Roach, Wagoner, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with 110th Ambulance Company,
103d Sanitary Train, 28th Division, A.E.F., near Fismes,
France, August 10 - 11, 1918. Because of the destruction
from shell fire of ten of the 13 ambulances of his
company, Wagoner Roach worked for 48 hours driving
through a shell-swept and gas- infested area, thereby
making possible the evacuation of the wounded.
 General Orders No. 15, War Department, 1919
Born: at Fort Washington, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
ROACH, JAMES J.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James J.
Roach, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with
Company C, 8th Machine-Gun Battalion, 3d Division,
A.E.F., 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.
 General Orders 95, War Department, 1919
Born: at Boston, Massachusetts
Home Town: Boston, Massachusetts
ROBART, RALPH W.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Ralph W.
Robart, Second Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
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extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 104th
Infantry Regiment, 26th Division, A.E.F., near Belleau
Wood, France, July 20, 1918. After being painfully
wounded by machine-gun fire, the leader lost, Second
Lieutenant Robart 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.
 General Orders 64, War Department, 1919
Born: at Wakefield, Massachusetts
Home Town: Arlington, Massachusetts
ROBB, WINFRED E.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Winfred
E. Robb, First Lieutenant (Chaplain), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 168th
Infantry Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F., throughout the
advance across the River Ourcq, northeast of ChateauThierry, France, July 26 to August 2, 1918. During the
pursuit of the enemy by the 168th Infantry across the
River Ourcq, (Chaplain) Robb distinguished himself by
his bravery under fire. During all of this time, and
particularly during the operations near Sergy, he showed
the greatest coolness under severe artillery fire in
attending and carrying the wounded and dying, and in
every way ministering to the needs of the men of his
regiment.
 General Orders No. 99, War Department, 1918
Born: at Nebraska
Home Town: Des Moines, Iowa
ROBBINS, CHARLES A.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles
A. Robbins, First Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company B, 311th
Infantry Regiment, 78th Division, A.E.F., near Bois-deGrand 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.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at South Manchester, Connecticut
Home Town: South Manchester, Connecticut
*ROBBINS, WILLIAM E.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William
E. Robbins, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company A, 119th
Infantry Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F., near Bellicourt,
France, September 29, 1918. During an attack by his
regiment, Private Robbins was wounded in the leg.
Having dressed his own wound, he continued to advance
with his Lewis gun and ammunition until he was killed by
shellfire.
 General Orders No. 21, War Department, 1919
Born: at Wilson, North Carolina
Home Town: Wilson, North Carolina
*ROBERGE, JOSEPH H.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Joseph H.
Roberge, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Headquarters Company, 308th
Infantry Regiment, 77th Division, A.E.F., near St. Juvin,
France, October 18, 1918. Private Roberge displayed
remarkable courage in laying and repairing a telephone
line under such intense artillery and machine-gun fire that
the line was ultimately abandoned. He was later killed in
action.
 General Orders No. 44, War Department, 1919
Born: at Canada
Home Town: Manchester, New Hampshire
ROBERGE, PHILIP
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Philip
Roberge, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company D, 103d MachineGun Battalion, 26th Division, A.E.F., near Belleau,
France, July 18, 1918. Private Roberge showed absolute
disregard of personal danger while acting as litter bearer,
bringing in wounded from his own and other companies
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 his eyes, yet he
continued until the wounded man had been taken to the
dressing station.
 General Orders No. No. 125, War Department, 1918
Born: at Odessa, Michigan
Home Town: Danielson, Connecticut
ROBERSON, JOSEPH N.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Joseph N.
Roberson, First Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company D, 120th
Infantry Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F., near Bellicourt,
France, September 29, 1918. With eight other soldiers,
comprising the company headquarters detachment, First
Sergeant Roberson assisted his company commander in
cleaning out enemy dugouts along a canal and capturing
242 prisoners.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Alliance County, North Carolina
Home Town: Saxapahaw, North Carolina
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ROBERTS, ARTHUR S.
ROBERTS, CLAIR C.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Arthur S.
Roberts, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Headquarters Company, 315th
Infantry Regiment, 79th Division, A.E.F., near
Montfaucon, France, September 28 - 30, 1918. While
acting as a division observer, Private Roberts remained
constantly 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 artillery hits, and
hostile shelling was such that observers located in the
same building withdrew to a safer place. Private Roberts,
however, remained constantly at his post of duty and
obtained important information.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Clair C.
Roberts, Second Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 167th
Infantry Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F., near Landres-etSt. Georges, France, October 25, 1918. Second Lieutenant
Roberts’ 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. Displaying coolness and quick
judgment he organized all the available men in his
vicinity and launched a vigorous attack upon the enemy,
who were routed. The daring and leadership of Lieutenant
Roberts enabled the support to reach Hill 260 without
further fighting.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Fredericksburg, Virginia
Home Town: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
 General Orders No. 15, War Department, 1919
Born: at Huntington, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Altoona, Pennsylvania
ROBERTS, CHARLES DEWAYNE
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles
DeWayne Roberts, First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps,
for extraordinary heroism while serving with the
Company I, Sixth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division,
A.E.F., in action in the Bois-de-Belleau, France, on June
6 and 8, 1918. First Lieutenant Roberts showed rare
courage in repeatedly leading his platoon to an attack
against an impregnable machine-gun position. 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.
 General Order No. 110, War Department, 1918
Born: at Kansas City, Kansas
Home Town: Cleveland, Ohio
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Claude
R. Roberts, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company G, 128th
Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., near TernySorny, France, September 1, 1918. Although wounded in
the left hand and forearm, Corporal Roberts remained
with his platoon throughout the attack and rendered
valuable assistance in silencing enemy snipers by his
effective rifle fire.
 General Orders No. 44, War Department, 1919
Born: at Racine, Wisconsin
Home Town: Wausau, Wisconsin
ROBERTS, GARY A.
ROBERTS, CHESTER A.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Chester
A. Roberts, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company L, 142d
Infantry Regiment, 36th Division, A.E.F., near St.
Etienne, France, October 8, 1918. Sergeant Roberts led an
automatic rifle team of seven men in an attack on an
enemy machine-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 officers, 112 men, and 17 machineguns.
 General Orders 66, War Department, 1919
Born: at Cleburne, Texas
Home Town: Cleburne, Texas
ROBERTS, CLAUDE R.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Gary A.
Roberts, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company B, 167th Infantry
Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F., northeast of ChateauThierry, France, July 26 - 27, 1918. Three times wounded
in action, Corporal Roberts nevertheless continued in the
attack under heavy enemy fire from artillery and machineguns, thereby setting the men of his command an example
of exceptional bravery and devotion to duty.
 General Orders No. No. 108, War Department, 1918
Born: at Farmersville, Alabama
Home Town: Bay Minette, Alabama
*ROBERTS, JAMES H.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James H.
Roberts, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company K, 39th Infantry
Regiment, 4th Division, A.E.F., near Montfaucon, France,
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September 26 to 28, 1918. Sergeant Roberts displayed
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.
 General Orders No. No. 46, War Department, 1920
Born: at Rouses Point, New York
Home Town: South Manchester, Connecticut
*ROBERTS, JAMES H.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James H.
Roberts, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary
heroism while serving with the Fifty-First Company, Fifth
Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F., in action south
of Soissons, France, July 18, 1918. Private Roberts,
armed with an automatic rifle, crawled through a wire
entanglement and disabled one machine gun with a hand
grenade and forced the crew of a second gun to surrender.
His action enabled his company to pass through the
entanglement without serious loss.
 General Order No. 55, War Department, 1920
Born: at Baltimore, Maryland
Home Town: Baltimore, Maryland
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)
ROBERTS, LEO D.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Leo D.
Roberts, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company A, 11th MachineGun Battalion, 4th Division, A.E.F., 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-established its position, capturing
a German machine gun and three prisoners.
 General Orders 87, War Department, 1919
Born: at Harper, Ohio
Home Town: Bellefontaine, Ohio
ROBERTS, SEWELL K.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Sewell K.
Roberts, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company H, 119th Infantry
Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F., near Bellicourt, France,
September 29, 1918. Advancing alone against two enemy
positions in succession, Private Roberts killed the
machine gunners with hand grenades, allowing our
advance to continue. Severely wounded, he refused to be
evacuated until ordered to the rear by his company
commander.
ROBERTSON, ANGUS
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Angus
Robertson, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company E, 105th
Infantry Regiment, 27th Division, A.E.F., near Ronssoy,
France, September 25, 1918. Although suffering intense
agony from the effects of a severe gassing, Sergeant
Robertson continued in command of his platoon during a
most terrific shelling. 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 valuable treatment. He continued to assist the
wounded until he collapsed.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Brooklyn, New York
Home Town: Yonkers, New York
ROBERTSON, ARCHIBALD G.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to
Archibald G. Robertson, Second Lieutenant (Infantry),
U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while
serving with 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Division, A.E.F.,
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 machinegun fire, he prepared his position for the enemy counterattack and held it throughout the night, remaining with his
platoon until it was relieved the following day.
 General Orders No. 46, War Department, 1919
Born: at Staunton, Virginia
Home Town: Staunton, Virginia
ROBERTSON, JAMES FERGUSON
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James
Ferguson Robertson, First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps,
for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with
Ninety-Sixth Company, Sixth Regiment (Marines), 2d
Division, A.E.F., in action during the capture of
Bouresches, France, June 6, 1918. First Lieutenant
Robertson displayed marked courage and resourcefulness
in the capture of Bouresches. 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 superior forces
to dislodge him.
 General Order No. 119, War Department, 1918
Born: at New Zealand
Home Town: Chicago, Illinois
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)
 General Orders 81, War Department, 1919
Born: at Rockwood, Tennessee
Home Town: Rockwood, Tennessee
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*ROBERTSON, MALCOM T.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Malcom
T. Robertson, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Headquarters
Company, 165th Infantry Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F.,
at Bois Coles, north of the River Ourcq, near Villers-surFere, France, July 30, 1918. In the absence of his platoon
commander, who had gone to an advanced position for
observation, and after his section sergeant had been
wounded and evacuated, Private Robertson assumed
leadership of his Stokes mortar crew; when called upon
by his platoon commander for Stokes mortar fire to repel
an assault by the enemy, who were advancing 100 yards
away, he with his crew responded so effectively as to
repulse the enemy with heavy losses. He was killed by an
enemy shell while consolidating a position and rallying
his men to repel the assault.
 General Orders No. No. 13, War Department, 1923
Born: at Brooklyn, New York
Home Town: Brooklyn, New York
ROBERTSON, RAYMOND D.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Raymond
D. Robertson, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company F, 4th
Engineers, 4th Division, A.E.F., west of Fismes, France,
August 5, 1918. Sergeant Robertson 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-mm and one- pounder guns, to construct 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 entanglements and
successfully completing the bridge, which was of great
value in subsequent operations.
 General Orders No. 15, War Department, 1919
Born: at Valley Ford, California
Home Town: Berkeley, California
*ROBEY, HARTLEY M.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Hartley
M. Robey, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with
Battery A, 10th Field Artillery, 3d Division, A.E.F., near
Madelaine Farm, northwest of Verdun, France, September
30 - October 11, 1918. Private Robey, at great personal
risk, maintained his telephone lines in spite of heavy shell
fire, keeping liaison by telephone operation from
September to October 9, 1918. On the night of October 10
- 11, 1918, Private Robey repaired the line to battalion
headquarters by holding the line in his hand and following
it until the break was found, being forced to pass through
heavy enemy fire of high explosive and gas shells, and
wearing his gas mask continuously. Several times during
the night he made such repairs thus maintaining vitally
necessary telephone contacts. While on duty with his
organization Private Robey made the supreme sacrifice on
October 11, 1918.
 General Orders No. 6, War Department, 1930
Born: at Steven, Minnesota
Home Town: Sandstone, Minnesota
ROBINS, EMMETT W.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Emmett
W. Robins, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company F, 64th Infantry
Regiment, 7th Division, A.E.F., near Vieville-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 machinegun. His four companions being immediately killed or
wounded, Private Robins, with great coolness and
courage, remained at his post, and returned the fire with
such good effect that the enemy broke and fled, leaving
two dead and the machine-gun behind.
 General Orders No. 35, War Department, 1919
Born: at Rich Hill, Missouri
Home Town: Wichita, Kansas
ROBINS, JOSEPH
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Joseph
Robins, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Machine-Gun Company,
107th Infantry Regiment, 27th Division, A.E.F., near
Ronssoy, France, September 29, 1918. During the thick of
the fighting 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.
 General Orders No. 35, War Department, 1919
Born: at New York, New York
Home Town: New York, New York
*ROBINSON, ARTHUR A.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Arthur A.
Robinson, Second Lieutenant (Field Artillery), U.S.
Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving
with Battery C, 305th Field Artillery, 77th Division,
A.E.F., near Chery-Chartreuve, 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.
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 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Brooklyn, New York
Home Town: Flushing, New York
France, September 12, 1918. Private Robinson, with
Corporal Arthur Koch, successfully attacked a German
machine-gun nest from the flank, killing seven Germans,
wounding one, and capturing three machine guns.
ROBINSON, ARTHUR HARRISON
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Arthur
Harrison Robinson, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S.
Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving
with 308th Infantry Regiment, 77th Division, A.E.F., 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 Robinson's company. The Germans opened up
a deadly fire as the fog lifted, but Lieutenant Robinson
attacked the position with grenades and drove off the
enemy. He then turned the gun on the advancing
Germans, completely breaking up their counterattack.
 General Orders No. 35, War Department, 1919
Born: at Baraboo, Wisconsin
Home Town: Madison, Wisconsin
*ROBINSON, CALDWELL COLT
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Caldwell
Colt Robinson, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps,
for extraordinary heroism while serving with the Sixth
Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F., in action at
Chateau-Thierry, France, June 6, 1918. Killed in action,
Second Lieutenant Robinson gave the supreme proof of
that extraordinary heroism which will serve as an example
to hitherto untried troops.
 General Order No. 119, War Department, 1918
Born: at Hartford, Connecticut
Home Town: Hartford, Connecticut
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)
ROBINSON, FRANK N.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Frank N.
Robinson, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company A, 38th
Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F., 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.
 General Orders No. 23, War Department, 1919
Born: at Boston, Massachusetts
Home Town: Newton Center, Massachusetts
ROBINSON, HENRY
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Henry
Robinson, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company A, 357th Infantry
Regiment, 90th Division, A.E.F., near Fey- en-Haye,
 General Orders No. No. 16, War Department, 1920
Born: at Bloomington, Illinois
Home Town: Valley City, North Dakota
ROBINSON, JOHN J.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John J.
Robinson, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Machine-Gun
Company, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F., 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 line,
Corporal Robinson volunteered for this hazardous
mission, and, passing 400 meters under direct machinegun fire of the enemy, succeeded in reaching the platoon
and notifying it to withdraw before our artillery barrage
began to fall.
 General Orders 98, War Department, 1919
Born: at Black Rock, New York
Home Town: Manchester, New York
ROBINSON, JOHN M.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John M.
Robinson, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company G, 38th
Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F., near Mezy,
France, July 15, 1918, and south of Cunel, France,
October 11, 1918. During the enemy offensive Sergeant
Robinson held an advanced lookout post, exposed to
heavy artillery fire in order to warn his platoon of the
approach of the enemy. In the Argonne, on October 11, he
led several members of his company in advance of our
lines and rescued several wounded comrades.
 General Orders No. No. 3, War Department, 1921
Born: at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
ROBINSON, OLIVER THOMAS
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Oliver
Thomas Robinson, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with
Company A, 120th Infantry Regiment, 30th Division,
A.E.F., near Vaux Andigny, France, October 10, 1918.
Although severely wounded, Sergeant 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 commander.
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 General Orders No. 35, War Department, 1919
Born: at Waterford, Mississippi
Home Town: Waterford, Mississippi
Despite this wound, he struggled back to safety, bringing
his comrade with him.
 General Orders No. 32, War Department, 1919
Born: at Lawrence, Massachusetts
Home Town: Ilion, New York
ROBINSON, PHILIP K.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Philip K.
Robinson, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 306th
Infantry Regiment, 77th Division, A.E.F., near MontNotre-Dame, France, September 10, 1918. The 3d
Battalion, 306th Infantry, having relieved another
regiment in a position in front of Mont-Notre-Dame, it
was reported that wounded members of the organization
relieved were in the Bois-de-Chandriere in front of the
position occupied by the 3d Battalion. Lieutenant
Robinson, together with a noncommissioned officer and a
private of his battalion, volunteered to search the woods
and proceeded on his hazardous mission, crossing an open
field, a distance of 600 yards, under direct observation of
the enemy and under a concentration of heavy enemy
machine-gun and artillery fire. Finding several wounded
men he assisted them to return to their own lines,
undoubtedly saving their lives. The extraordinary heroism
and soldierly devotion to duty displayed by Lieutenant
Robinson greatly inspired the men of his battalion.
 General Orders No. No. 14, War Department, 1923
Born: at Green Bay, Wisconsin
Home Town: Green Bay, Wisconsin
ROBINSON, WILLIAM F.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William
F. Robinson, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company F, 16th
Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F., near Soissons,
France, July 19, 1918. Corporal Robinson displayed the
highest type of bravery in rescuing three wounded
comrades from the hands of the enemy under violent
artillery and machine-gun fire.
 General Orders No. 15, War Department, 1919
Born: at Staples, Minnesota
Home Town: Staples, Minnesota
ROBINTON, CHARLES H.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles
H. Robinton, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with
Company A, 105th Infantry Regiment, 27th Division,
A.E.F., near Ronssoy, France, September 29, 1918.
During operations against the Hindenburg 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 received a severe wound in the back.
ROBISON, EDWARD M.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edward
M. Robison, Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 372d
Infantry Regiment, 93d Division, A.E.F., near Monthois,
France, October 1 - 3, 1918. Although he was severely
wounded, Captain Robison 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.
 General Orders No. 13, War Department, 1919
Born: at Beallesville, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Flagstaff, Arizona
ROCHFORD, PATRICK
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Patrick
Rochford, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company L, 308th Infantry
Regiment, 77th Division, A.E.F., west of St. Juvin,
France, October 16, 1918. Private Rochford, with another
soldier, volunteered 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 knowledge
that sis 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.
 General Orders No. 20, War Department, 1919
Born: at Ireland
Home Town: New York, New York
ROCHFORT, JAMES J.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James J.
Rochfort, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company B, 131st Infantry
Regiment, 33d Division, A.E.F., near St. Hilaire Woods,
France, November 9, 1918. With utter disregard of
personal danger, Sergeant Rochfort advanced alone and
attacked a machine-gun nest which was inflicting heavy
casualties 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.
 General Orders 71, War Department, 1919
Born: at Chicago, Illinois
Home Town: Chicago, Illinois
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ROCHKIND, WILLIAM
ROCKWELL, JOHN C.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William
Rochkind, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company I, 305th
Infantry Regiment, 77th Division, A.E.F., 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, placing him on his back and
carrying him to safety.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John C.
Rockwell, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company G, 9th Infantry
Regiment, 2d Division, A.E.F., south of Soissons, France,
July 18, 1918. With Jerome Buschmann, private; William
F. Rockwell, private; Alfred Shimanoski, 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, succeeded in killing 22 men
and capturing 40 men and five machine-guns.
 General Orders No. 44, War Department, 1919
Born: at Russia
Home Town: New York, New York
*ROCKWELL, MEARL COLIN
*ROCK, WILLIAM C.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William
C. Rock, Second Lieutenant (Armor), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 301st
Tank Battalion, Tank Corps, A.E.F., 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 extricating the wounded men
from the tank and carrying them to the only available
cover. In attempting to put an enemy machine-gun out of
action with his pistol, he was killed.
 General Orders No. 32, War Department, 1919
Born: at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Mearl
Colin Rockwell, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for
extraordinary heroism while serving with the
Headquarters Company, Sixth Regiment (Marines), 2d
Division, A.E.F., in action near Torcy, France, on the
night of June 4, 1918. As a member of a raiding patrol,
Private Rockwell displayed great courage and devotion by
fearlessly entering extremely dangerous areas and
obtaining information imperatively necessary to the
success of subsequent operations.
 General Order No. 119, War Department, 1918
Born: at Coolidge, Kansas
Home Town: Holly, Colorado
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)
ROCKWELL, WILLIAM F.
ROCKEY, KELLER EMRICK
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Keller
Emrick Rockey, Captain, U.S. Marine Corps, for
extraordinary heroism while serving with the First
Battalion, Sixth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.,
in action at Chateau-Thierry, France, on June 6, 1918.
Captain Rockey performed distinguished service by
bringing up supports 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 organizing
and holding the position.
 General Order No. 110, War Department, 1918
Born: 9/22/1888 at Columbia City, Indiana
Home Town: Stone Harbor, New Jersey
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action), Navy Cross w/Gold Star
(2nd Nicaragua)
 General Orders No. 20, War Department, 1919
Born: at Rockwell Springs, New York
Home Town: Rockwell Springs, New York
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William
F. Rockwell, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company G, 9th
Infantry Regiment, 2d Division, A.E.F., south of
Soissons, France; July 18, 1918. With John Rockwell,
private; Jerome Buschmann, sergeant; Alfred Shimanoski,
private; and Watzlaw Vinairsky, 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, succeeded in
killing 22 men and capturing 40 men and five machineguns.
 General Orders No. 20, War Department, 1919
Born: at Rockwell Springs, New York
Home Town: Rockwell Springs, New York
*ROCKWOOD, RICHARD B.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Richard
B. Rockwood, Second Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army,
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for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with
310th Infantry Regiment, 78th Division, A.E.F., near
Thiaucourt, France, September 26, 1918. Entrusted with
an important message from the brigade commander to an
infantry unit, he fearlessly crossed a shell-swept area,
delivered the message, and, while returning with the
reply, was mortally wounded by a shell fragment. With
great effort, notwithstanding his wound, he delivered the
reply to the message and fell unconscious, dying shortly
after.
 General Orders 74, War Department, 1919
Born: at Wurtsboro, New York
Home Town: Wurtsboro, New York
RODAKIS, NICHOLAS
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Nicholas
Rodakis, Sergeant, Australian Imperial Force, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 4th
Battalion, Australian Machine Gun Corps, Australian
Imperial Force, near Ronssoy, France, September 29,
1918, while attached to Machine gun Company, 105th
U.S. Infantry, 27th Division, A.E.F. Organizing troops
from different units, Sergeant Rodakis exhibited great
bravery and dash in leading them into effective combat,
inspiring all by his courage and fearlessness.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Australia
Home Town: Australia
RODEN, THOMAS
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Thomas
Roden, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company G, 38th Infantry
Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F., near Romagne, France,
October 20, 1918. After his company had suffered heavy
casualties and all officers either killed or wounded during
the attack on Hill 299, Sergeant Roden reorganized his
company and took a position which he held against
repeated attack by a superior enemy force. He fearlessly
exposed himself to the fire of the attacking party in order
to encourage his men and better direct their fire on the
enemy, who were repulsed, several of the enemy being
taken prisoners. On the following night he voluntarily led
a patrol into the enemy lines, captured four of the enemy,
and returned with valuable information.
 General Orders No. No. 27, War Department, 1920
Born: at Ireland
Home Town: New York, New York
*RODGERS, ALEXANDER, JR.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to
Alexander Rodgers, Jr., First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S.
Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving
with 319th Infantry Regiment, 80th Division, A.E.F., near
Gercourt, France, September 26 and 27, 1918. On the
night of September 26 and during the following day
Lieutenant Rodgers repeatedly led his detachment in the
face of heavy artillery and machine-gun fire in repairing
telephone lines between regimental headquarters and
front-line battalions. After reestablishing these lines
innumerable times, and after they were broken beyond
repair, with materials at hand, he, with one of his runners,
voluntarily and under intense machine-gun and shell fire
carried messages to the front-line elements of his
regiment. Later, in action near Cunel, in the Bois-desOgons, October 4 - 12, 1918, severely gassed, he refused
to be evacuated, working continuously without sleep for
four days, keeping lines of communication open to the
front, and contracted pneumonia which caused his death
on October 23, 1918.
 General Orders No. 9, War Department, 1923
Born: at Washington, D.C.
Home Town: Washington, D.C.
RODGERS, JAMES F.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James F.
Rodgers, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company L, 363d Infantry
Regiment, 91st Division, A.E.F., near Waereghem,
Belgium, October 31, 1918. When intense fire of enemy
machine-guns had held up the advance of two of our
companies, 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 effectively 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, making possible the continuance
of the progress of our companies.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Spokane, Washington
Home Town: Bassett, Nebraska
*RODGERS, JOHN WILEY
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John
Wiley Rodgers, Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for
extraordinary heroism while serving with the Forty-Third
Company, Fifth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.,
in action at Chateau-Thierry, France, June 6, 1918. Killed
in action, Sergeant Rodgers gave the supreme proof of
that extraordinary heroism which will serve as an example
to hitherto untried troops.
 General Order No. 110, War Department, 1918
Born: at Equality, Illinois
Home Town: San Diego, California
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)
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Home Town: New York, New York
RODGERS, MARTIS SANDERS
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Martis
Sanders Rodgers, Gunnery Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps,
for extraordinary heroism while serving with the FortySeventh Company, Fifth Regiment (Marines), 2d
Division, A.E.F., in action near the Champagne Sector,
France, October 4, 1918. Even after being wounded,
Gunnery Sergeant Rodgers volunteered and led a patrol
into "No Man's Land" and succeeded in returning with
four wounded comrades. After his platoon commander
had been wounded, he assumed command and led the
men through the most trying and difficult conditions, until
a second wound forced his removal to the rear.
 General Order No. 50, War Department, 1919
Born: at Pleasant Grove, Alabama
Home Town: Gordo, Alabama
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Benjamin
F. Rogers, Pharmacist's Mate Second Class, U.S. Navy,
for extraordinary heroism in action while serving as
Corpsman (Attached), Fifth Regiment (Marines), 2d
Division, A.E.F., 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.
 General Orders No. 35, War Department, 1919
Born: at Big Prairie, Michigan
Home Town: Gresham, Oregon
*ROGERS, FRED
RODGERS, WILLES
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Willes
Rodgers, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company M, 130th Infantry
Regiment, 33d Division, A.E.F., near Consenvoye,
France, October 10, 1918. Although suffering painfully
from an infected 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.
 General Orders No. 44, War Department, 1919
Born: at Cedar Rapids, Michigan
Home Town: Argenta, Illinois
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Fred
Rogers, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company D, 167th Infantry
Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F., northeast of ChateauThierry, at Croix Rouge Farm, France, July 26, 1918.
After being wounded in the head Sergeant Rogers
continued his advance on the enemy with his platoon until
more severely wounded. He died as a result of his
injuries.
 General Orders No. No. 132, War Department, 1918
Born: at Bessemer, Alabama
Home Town: Ensley, Alabama
*ROGERS, HARRY
ROGERS, ALAN
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Alan
Rogers, Second Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 307th
Infantry Regiment, 77th Division, A.E.F., near La Palletta
Pavilion, France, October 4, 1918. Having taken
command of his company after the company commander
and second in command had been wounded, Lieutenant
Rogers personally undertook a reconnaissance of the front
line. Crawling forward alone under intense rifle and
machine-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 expected 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
fortitude and courage.
 General Orders 81, War Department, 1919
Born: at New York, New York
ROGERS, BENJAMIN F.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Harry
Rogers, Second Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 308th
Infantry Regiment, 77th Division, A.E.F., near Binarville,
France, October 2 - 6, 1918. Second Lieutenant Rogers
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 intrepid officer was
killed in action October 6, 1918.
 General Orders No. No. 34, War Department, 1924
Born: at Carthage, Missouri
Home Town: Liberty, Missouri
ROGERS, HORATIO R.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Horatio
R. Rogers, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
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in action while serving with Company C, 344th Tank
Battalion, Tank Corps, A.E.F., near Exermont, France,
October 4, 1918. Acting as a runner, Private Rogers, upon
learning that there was a scarcity of tank drivers, begged
permission to drive a tank. Permission being granted, he
drove his tank well in advance of the Infantry until the
officer in command of his tank became wounded by
enemy fire. Private Rogers left the shelter of his tank and
crawled to other tanks of his company, carrying messages
from his wounded officer. This duty was performed in the
face of heavy artillery, machine-gun, and rifle fire, and
was carried on until Private Rogers was severely
wounded. The coolness, devotion to duty, and
fearlessness displayed inspired the men of his company to
still greater endeavor.
 General Orders No. No. 15, War Department, 1923
Born: at Newport, Rhode Island
Home Town: Evanston, Illinois
wounds Private Rohan took charge of an automatic rifle
and continued in action for three days.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at New Durham, New Hampshire
Home Town: Worcester, Massachusetts
ROLAIN, RAY C.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Ray C.
Rolain, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company L, 127th Infantry
Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., at Juvigny, France,
August 31, 1918. Sergeant Rolain 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.
 General Orders No. 20, War Department, 1919
Born: at Rhinelander, Wisconsin
Home Town: Rhinelander, Wisconsin
ROGERS, VERNE E.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Verne E.
Rogers, Second Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 104th
Infantry Regiment, 26th Division, A.E.F., near Avillers,
France, September 13, 1918. When a section of his
platoon was being held up by machine-gun fire,
Lieutenant Rogers directed an attack on the nest, while he
and a corporal attacked from the opposite side, driving out
and capturing three of the enemy.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Blissfield, Michigan
Home Town: New Athens, Ohio
ROGERS, WILL (AKA: JOHN FOSTER)
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Will
Rogers, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company K, 9th Infantry
Regiment, 2d Division, A.E.F., 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 attack and succeeded in
silencing the gun.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Springfield, Missouri
Home Town: Limon, Colorado
ROHAN, EDGAR A.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edgar A.
Rohan, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company A, 104th Infantry
Regiment, 26th Division, A.E.F., near Belleau and
Epieds, France, July 20 - 23, 1918. After receiving several
ROLFE, ONSLOW S.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Onslow
S. Rolfe, Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with 7th Infantry
Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F., near Fossoy, France, July
14 - 15, 1918. During the heavy enemy bombardment
proceeding the second battle of the Marne, Captain Rolfe,
regimental 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.
 General Orders No. 116, War Department, 1919
Born: at Concord, New Hampshire
Home Town: Concord, New Hampshire
RONERI, VINCENZO
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Vincenzo
Roneri, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company D, 112th Infantry
Regiment, 28th Division, A.E.F., near Chatel-Chehery,
France, October 7, 1918. Responding to a call from a
noncommissioned officer, Private Roneri exposed himself
to heavy machine-gun fire to go 200 yards in advance of
our lines and assist in carrying a wounded man to a place
of safety. While in performance of this act, he was
exposed to machine-gun fire from two directions.
 General Orders No. No. 11, War Department, 1921
Born: at Italy
Home Town: Big Mine Run, Pennsylvania
ROONEY, EDWARD K.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edward
K. Rooney, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
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heroism in action while serving with Company K, 165th
Infantry Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F., 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 all communication with the company.
 General Orders No. 35, War Department, 1919
Born: at Ireland
Home Town: New York, New York
ROONEY, PAUL N. A.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Paul N.
A. Rooney, First Lieutenant (Air Service), U.S. Army Air
Service, for repeated acts of extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Balloon Section, 1st Army, U.S.
Army Air Service, A.E.F., near Ansauville and
Germonville, France, July 22 and September 26, 1918. On
July 22, near Ansauville, Lieutenant Rooney, with
Lieutenant Ferrenbach, was conducting an important
observation. At an altitude of 800 meters be 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 September 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 companion,
Lieutenant Montgomery, had jumped to safety.
 General Orders No. 15, War Department, 1919
Born: at Boston, Massachusetts
Home Town: Boston, Massachusetts
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Thomas
W. W. Roose, Regimental Sergeant Major, U.S. Army,
for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with
Headquarters, 3d Battalion, 52d Infantry Brigade
(Attached), 26th Division, A.E.F., near Torcy, France,
July 18 to 20, 1918. On July 20 Sergeant Major Roose
crossed an open space, under direct observation and fire
of the enemy, to assist a wounded comrade to shelter.
Two days previous he made a reconnaissance along the
advancing front line, exposed to rifle, machine-gun, and
artillery fire, to make sure that orders had been carried
out.
 General Orders No. No. 39, War Department, 1920
Born: at England
Home Town: Charlestown, Massachusetts
*ROOSEVELT, THEODORE, JR.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Theodore
Roosevelt, Jr., Major (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 26th
Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F., near Cantigny,
France, May 28, 1918. After the completion of a raid
Major Roosevelt exposed himself to intense machine-gun,
rifle, and grenade fire while he went forward and assisted
in rescuing a wounded member of the raiding party. At
Soissons, France, July 19, 1918, he personally led the
assault companies of his battalion, and although wounded
in the knee he refused to be evacuated until carried off the
field.
 General Orders No. No. 10, War Department, 1920
Born: 9/13/1887 at Oyster Bay, Long Island, New York
Home Town: Oyster Bay, Long Island, New York
Other Award: Medal of Honor (WWII)
RORISON, HARMON C.
*ROOS, JAMES J.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James J.
Roos, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 108th
Infantry Regiment, 27th Division, A.E.F., near St.
Souplet, France, October 17, 1918. During the fording of
the La Selle River, Lieutenant Roos made personal
reconnaissances of the territory, under terrific machinegun 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 following morning.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Buffalo, New York
Home Town: Buffalo, New York
ROOSE, THOMAS W. W.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Harmon
C. Rorison, First Lieutenant (Air Service), U.S. Army Air
Service, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving
with 22d Aero Squadron, 2d Pursuit Group, U.S. Army
Air Service, A.E.F., 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 badly damaged and himself wounded, he succeeded
in shooting down another Fokker just before one of his
guns was put out of action. By skillfully maneuvering he
shook off the rest of the Fokkers and reached his lines, 15
miles, away, in safety.
 General Orders No. 46, War Department, 1919
Born: at Wilmington, North Carolina
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Home Town: Wilmington, North Carolina
RORTY, JAMES H.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James H.
Rorty, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Section No. 647, Ambulance
Service, A.E.F., near Sommerance, France, October 11,
1918. Private Rorty was relieved from duty as a mechanic
in order that he might serve as aid on cars during the
Argonne offensive. While engaged in evacuating
wounded from a culvert not far from enemy outposts,
fragments of a shell pierced his clothing, and although he
was suffering 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 evacuation was completed.
 General Orders No. 15, War Department, 1919
Born: at Middletown, New Jersey
Home Town: New York, New York
ROSE, DECATUR F.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Decatur
F. Rose, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company K, 119th Infantry
Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F., near St. Souplet, France,
October 11, 1918. During an attack by his regiment,
Private Rose was carrying a message from his platoon
commander to company headquarters. On the way he met
an enemy 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.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Unaka, North Carolina
Home Town: Unaka, North Carolina
ROSE, HAROLD W.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Harold
W. Rose, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for repeated acts
of extraordinary heroism in action while serving with
364th Ambulance Company, 316th Sanitary Train, 91st
Division, A.E.F., near Very, France, September 28 to
October 4, 1918, and at Audenarde, Belgium, November
4, 1918. During the offensive in the Forest of Argonne
Private First Class Rose displayed unusual courage and
devotion to duty in driving a motorcycle for his
commanding officer and also in performing liaison
service. 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 message as he collapsed from
exhaustion. On November 4 he drove a motorcycle with
his commanding officer into the town of Audenarde to
search for wounded, faithfully performing his duty where
the streets had been blown up and timbers from
bombarded buildings were falling around him.
 General Orders No. 3, War Department, 1919
Born: at Detroit, Michigan
Home Town: Oakland, California
*ROSELL, WILLIAM E.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William
E. Rosell, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company B, 131st Infantry
Regiment, 33d Division, A.E.F., during the MeuseArgonne offensive, France, September 26, 1918. With
three other soldiers Private Rosell charged and captured a
battery of three .77 fieldpieces which, protected by
machine guns, were firing point blank on the position held
by his company. This deed enabled his company to
continue the advance.
 General Orders No. No. 46, War Department, 1920
Born: at Sweden
Home Town: Chicago, Illinois
ROSEN, HARRY
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Harry
Rosen, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company K, 16th Infantry
Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F., near Fleville, France,
October 4, 1918. After all officers of his company had
been killed or wounded, Sergeant Rosen took command
and reorganized the company under fire. He then led a
patrol of six men through heavy fire in an attack on an
enemy machine-gun nest. With the assistance of other
members of his patrol he forced 18 of the enemy to
surrender.
 General Orders No. No. 35, War Department, 1920
Born: at Brooklyn, New York
Home Town: San Francisco, California
ROSEN, THEODORE
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Theodore
Rosen, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 315th
Infantry Regiment, 79th Division, A.E.F., in the Grande
Montagne sector, north of Verdun, November 4, 1918.
While on a reconnaissance with two other officers,
Lieutenant Rosen drew fire from a machine-gun nest in
order to allow the other two officers to escape. A few
minutes later he and two runners were sent into the Bois
d'Etraye in order to locate the left flank. Lieutenant Rosen
again came under close-range fire of the enemy. The
runner, who was some yards in rear, escaped, but
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Lieutenant Rosen, who had been terribly wounded by a
hand grenade, unable to move or resist by further fighting,
was taken prisoner.
 General Orders No. No. 19, War Department, 1920
Born: at Carmel, New Jersey
Home Town: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
ROSENBERGER, GEORGE V.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George
V. Rosenberger, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with
Medical Detachment, 311th Infantry Regiment
(Attached), 78th Division, A.E.F., near Vieville-en-Haye,
France, September 25 - 26, 1918. Private Rosenberger,
with another soldier, had advanced to an exposed 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 succeeded in freeing themselves, at the same
time capturing two Germans, whom they brought to
battalion headquarters, together with the wounded man.
 General Orders No. 44, War Department, 1919
Born: at Bloomsbury, New Jersey
Home Town: Bloomsbury, New Jersey
*ROSENFELD, MERRILL
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Merrill
Rosenfeld, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 115th
Infantry Regiment, 29th Division, A.E.F., near Verdun,
France, October 15, 1918. 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.
 General Orders No. 2, War Department, 1919
Born: at Baltimore, Maryland
Home Town: Baltimore, Maryland
*ROSENWALD, JOHN P.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John P.
Rosenwald, First Lieutenant (Medical Corps), U.S. Army,
for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with
Medical Detachment, 151st Field Artillery (Attached),
42d Division, A.E.F., at Pexonne, France, on March 5,
1918. First Lieutenant Rosenwald twice entered the
quarry of Battery C, 151st Field Artillery, under heavy
shell fire, in order to care for the wounded. He died May
6, 1918, of wounds received in action.
 General Orders No. 88, War Department, 1918
Born: at Yellow Bank, Minnesota
Home Town: Minneapolis, Minnesota
ROSIO, WILLIAM
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William
Rosio, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company A, 9th Machine-Gun
Battalion, 3d Division, A.E.F., near Mezy, France, July
15, 1918. Corporal Rosio commanded one of the two
machine guns at the railroad bridge. He exposed himself
to heavy machine-gun and artillery fire in order to
effectively direct the fire of his guns against the enemy
infantry crossing the Marne River. This was done with
such effectiveness that many of the enemy boats were
sunk and assault halted at the Marne River bank. Later,
after his gun was disabled, he made a reconnaissance of
the enemy lines and returned with valuable information.
 General Orders No. No. 27, War Department, 1920
Born: at Keeseville, New York
Home Town: East Mauch Chunk, Pennsylvania
ROSKOSKI, FRANK J.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Frank J.
Roskoski, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company F, 302d Engineers,
77th Division, A.E.F., near Ville- Savoye, 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 result, was severely gassed.
 General Orders No. 44, War Department, 1919
Born: at New York, New York
Home Town: Bronx, New York
*ROSKOWSKI, JOHN
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John
Roskowski, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company C, 1st
Engineers, 1st Division, A.E.F., near Soissons, France,
July 20, 1918. When volunteers were called for by his
company commander, Private Roskowski volunteered and
rescued wounded comrades from a barrage. Although
wounded in the performance of these heroic deeds, he
continued until killed by shell fire.
 General Orders No. No. 124, War Department, 1918
Born: at Austria
Home Town: Chicago, Illinois
ROSS, CARL G. R.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Carl G.
R. Ross, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 105th
Infantry Regiment, 27th Division, A.E.F., east of
Ronssoy, France, September 29, 1918. When his
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company was held up by an enemy machine-gun post
First Lieutenant Ross advanced alone against it and
succeeded in putting it out of action, exhibiting great
bravery and gallantry, which was a splendid example to
all ranks.
 General Orders No. 20, War Department, 1919
Born: at New York, New York
Home Town: New York, New York
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.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Savannah, Illinois
Home Town: Savannah, Illinois
ROSS, HENRY D.
*ROSS, CLEO JEPSON
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Cleo
Jepson Ross, First Lieutenant (Air Service), U.S. Army
Air Service, for extraordinary heroism in action while
serving with 8th Balloon Squadron, U.S. Army Air
Service, A.E.F., near Brabant, France, September 26,
1918. Lieutenant Ross was engaged in an important
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. Lieutenant 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.
 General Orders No. 15, War Department, 1919
Born: at Titusville, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Titusville, Pennsylvania
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Henry D.
Ross, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company C, 107th Infantry
Regiment, 27th Division, A.E.F., near St. Souplet, France,
October 18, 1918. After the advance of his company had
been stopped by strong hostile machine-gun fire, Private
Ross, with four companions, advanced far ahead of the
front line to attack an enemy position located in a large
farmhouse. By the accurate fire of his rifle and effective
use of hand grenades, he succeeded in putting an enemy
machine gun out of action and causing its crew to
withdraw. This made it possible for him and his
companions to skillfully maneuver in the broad daylight
to cover all entrances to the house and force the surrender
of the entire force of the enemy, numbering 36 men and 2
officers. During the exploit they killed two Germans who
attempted to take cover in the cellar.
 General Orders No. No. 12, War Department, 1929
Born: at New York, New York
Home Town: New York, New York
ROSS, DOUGLASS R.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Douglass
R. Ross, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company K, 101st Infantry
Regiment, 26th Division, A.E.F., near Vaux, France, July
16, 1918. Private Ross killed two of the enemy who were
attempting to establish a machine-gun position in a
railroad station and captured their machine-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 comrades was
killed, but he, with great daring, attacked the Germans,
killing one and wounding another.
ROSS, HIRUM E.
 General Orders No. No. 125, War Department, 1918
Born: at Hull, Massachusetts
Home Town: Hull, Massachusetts
 General Orders No. 46, War Department, 1919
Born: at Danville, Illinois
Home Town: Danville, Illinois
ROSS, EARL
*ROSS, KARL E.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Earl
Ross, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company B, 5th Ammunition
Train, 5th Division, A.E.F., near Septsarges, France,
October 24, 1918. When an enemy shell struck some
pyrotechnics stored in the ammunition dump of his
organization, Corporal Ross directed and assisted in the
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Karl E.
Ross, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Machine-Gun Company, 363d
Infantry Regiment, 91st Division, A.E.F., near
Waereghem, 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
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Hirum E.
Ross, Major (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 18th
Infantry Regiment (Attached), 1st Division, A.E.F., 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 caring 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.
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whole operations to direct enemy fire. He killed one
gunner and, while searching for the Hun on his flank, was
himself killed.
counterattacks. His brilliant and determined leadership
was an example and inspiration to the entire command.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Petaluma, California
Home Town: Stockton, California
 General Orders No. 27, War Department, 1919
Born: at Adair County, Iowa
Home Town: Red Oak, Iowa
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (WWI)
ROSS, LEO L.
ROSSIRE, CHARLES C., JR.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Leo L.
Ross, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company D, 361st Infantry
Regiment, 91st Division, A.E.F., 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 officer, crossed the enemy
wire, took the position, and captured four prisoners and
two machine-guns. On the same day, accompanied by two
other soldiers, he captured three machine-guns and 26
prisoners.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles
C. Rossire, Jr., Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 319th
Infantry Regiment, 80th Division, A.E.F., near Imecourt,
France, November 1, 1918. His company being halted by
enemy machine-gun fire, Captain Rossire secured two
hand grenades and rushed alone for an enemy machinegun nest, throwing his grenades and compelling the
surrender of the gun crews. Returning to his company, he
directed the fire upon the remaining machine-gun crews,
which were causing heavy casualties in his company,
silenced the enemy guns, and resumed the advance with
minimum losses. The soldierly courage displayed by
Captain Rossire greatly inspired the members of his
company.
 General Orders No. 32, War Department, 1919
Born: at Arkansas City, Kansas
Home Town: Santa Barbara, California
ROSS, LLOYD D.
(First Award)
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Lloyd D.
Ross, Major (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with 168th Infantry
Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F., in the Salient-du- Feys,
France, March 9, 1918. Major Ross displayed notable
gallantry 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.
 General Orders No. 27, War Department, 1919
Born: at Adair County, Iowa
Home Town: Red Oak, Iowa
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross w/OLC (WWI)
ROSS, LLOYD D.
(Second Award)
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross (First Oak Leaf Cluster)
is presented to Lloyd D. Ross, Major (Infantry), U.S.
Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving
with 168th Infantry Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F., at
Cote-de-Chatillon, France, October 14, 15, and 16, 1918:
The courage, resolution, and resource of Major Ross as
battalion commander made possible the successful
capture of Hills 288, 242, and Cote-de- Chatillon, which
was accomplished only after the most desperate fighting
through wire and trenches against a resolute and
determined defense involving frequent and bitter
 General Orders No. No. 15, War Department, 1923
Born: at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Washington, D.C.
ROSSUM, HAAKON A.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Haakon
A. Rossum, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company G, 308th
Infantry Regiment, 77th Division, A.E.F., 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 hostile onslaught. He was subjected constantly to
fire from snipers, machine-guns, trench mortars, and hand
grenades. By his high courage, personal example and
inspiring leadership, he defeated all attempts of the enemy
to force his post back, and, by so doing, aided materially
in the defense of his section of the line.
 General Orders No. 32, War Department, 1919
Born: at Norway
Home Town: Brooklyn, New York
ROTE, TOBIN C.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Tobin C.
Rote, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 357th
Infantry Regiment, 90th Division, A.E.F., near Fey-enHaye, France, September 12, 1918. Lieutenant Rote
displayed daring in rushing machine-gun emplacements in
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Home Town: New York, New York
the path of his platoon. Single-handed he captured crews
and emplacements of enemy machine guns.
 General Orders 98, War Department, 1919
Born: at San Antonio, Texas
Home Town: San Antonio, Texas
ROUNDS, CHARLES D.
ROTH, PAUL KRUSA
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Paul
Krusa Roth, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 306th
Infantry Regiment, 77th Division, A.E.F., near St.
Thibault, Bazoches, France, August 10, 1918. Constantly
exposed to a terrific concentration of enemy machine-gun
and shell fire, without regard to his own safety,
Lieutenant Roth voluntarily and unassisted rescued five
badly wounded men of his regiment, carrying each man
upon his back for a distance of 150 yards, at all times
under observation of the enemy occupying the town of
Bazoches. His heroic conduct served as an impressive
example to every man of his regiment.
 General Orders No. 9, War Department, 1923
Born: at Brooklyn, New York
Home Town: Brooklyn, New York
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles
D. Rounds, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company M, 60th
Infantry Regiment, 5th Division, A.E.F., near Ban-deLaveline 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 battery of field
artillery and returned with information which made it
possible to destroy them.
 General Orders No. 44, War Department, 1919
Born: at Chateaugay, New York
Home Town: Witherbee, New York
ROUNDS, HAROLD E.
ROTH, WILLIAM
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William
Roth, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company A, 7th Infantry
Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F., near Mont-St. Pere,
Marne, France, July 21, 1918. After his company had
been halted by machine-gun fire from the front, Corporal
Roth advanced ahead of his organization to a position
exposed to heavy enemy fire, and opened fire with an
automatic rifle on the enemy nest. He continued this fire
until killed by heavy fire directed on him from the enemy
machine-gun nest.
 General Orders No. No. 27, War Department, 1920
Born: at New York, New York
Home Town: New York, New York
*ROTHWELL, ROBERT
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Robert
Rothwell, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Battery F, 10th Field
Artillery, 3d Division, A.E.F., near Greves Farm, France,
July 15, 1918. Responding to a call for volunteers,
Corporal 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.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Harold E.
Rounds, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company L, 101st Infantry
Regiment, 26th Division, A.E.F., near Vaux, France, July
20, 1918. Private Rounds, Corporal Austin J. Kelley, and
Private 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 information concerning
the enemy's positions.
 General Orders No. No. 125, War Department, 1918
Born: at Hyannis, Massachusetts
Home Town: Malden, Massachusetts
ROUSH, JOE R.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Joe R.
Roush, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with 103d Ambulance Company,
101st Sanitary Train, 26th Division, A.E.F., north of
Chateau-Thierry, France, July 18, 1918. While assisting a
wounded infantry soldier under heavy shell fire Private
Roush was severely wounded in the face. Although, his
injury was more serious than that of the man whom he
was attending, he carried the latter to an aid station, after
which he voluntarily returned and assisted in first-aid
work, inspiring his comrades by his example.
 General Orders No. No. 125, War Department, 1918
Born: at Monroe, Iowa
Home Town: Draper, South Dakota
 General Orders 98, War Department, 1919
Born: at England
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ROUSSEL, JEAN
*ROWAN, PAUL C.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Jean
Roussel, Private First Class, Army of France, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 3d
Company, 12th Regiment, Mounted Chasseurs, Army of
France, near St. Mihiel, France, September 12 & 13,
1918. While engaged on liaison duty with his platoon in
the front line, Cavalier Roussel displayed remarkable
daring in an encounter with ten of the enemy. After
seizing a rifle from the hands of one of them, he
succeeded in disarming the others and brought them to
our lines.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Paul C.
Rowan, First Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company D, 61st
Infantry Regiment, 5th Division, A.E.F., at Cunel, France,
October 14, 1918. In the absence of a commissioned
officer, 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 successfully led
them to the attack until he was killed by shell fire.
 General Orders 62, War Department, 1919
Born: at France
Home Town: France
 General Orders No. 20, War Department, 1919
Born: at Rosiclare, Illinois
Home Town: Rosiclare, Illinois
ROWAN, RICHARD S.
ROVER, HARRY J.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Harry J.
Rover, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company A, 105th Infantry
Regiment, 27th Division, A.E.F., east of Ronssoy, France,
September 29, 1918. During the operations against the
Hindenburg line Private Rover, with an officer and three
sergeants, occupied an outpost position in advance of the
line which was attacked by a superior force of the enemy.
Private Rover 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 were an inspiration to all who witnessed it.
 General Orders No. 6, War Department, 1930
Born: at Staten Island, New York
Home Town: New York, New York
 General Orders No. 7, War Department, 1929
Born: at Benton, Alabama
Home Town: Selma, Alabama
*ROWAN, CHARLES R.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles
R. Rowan, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 110th
Infantry Regiment, 28th Division, A.E.F., near Apremont,
France, September 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 another company which was without officers. The
enemy attacked before our own operations were begun,
and he was wounded by a machine-gun bullet.
Exemplifying in the highest degree the spirit of selfsacrifice and devotion to duty, he remained with his
command for an hour and a half until the hostile attack
was repulsed. He has since died from the wounds received
in this engagement.
 General Orders No. No. 139, War Department, 1918
Born: at Altoona, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Altoona, Pennsylvania
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Richard
S. Rowan, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company F, 167th Infantry
Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F., on Hill 212, Ourcq
River, near Sergy, France, July 28, 1918. Private rowan
accompanied by another soldier, volunteered to rescue his
platoon commander who had been seriously wounded.
Although under severe enemy artillery, machine-gun, and
rifle fire, these soldiers, with utter disregard for their own
personal danger, advanced to the rescue of the fallen
officer, and with great difficulty carried him to safety.
This heroic action on the part of Private Rowan and his
companion without a doubt saved the officer's life and set
a splendid example of heroism, self-sacrifice, and
devotion to duty.
ROWAN, ROBERT P.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Robert P.
Rowan, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company A, 116th Infantry
Regiment, 29th Division, A.E.F., near Samogneux,
France, October 9, 1918. After being painfully wounded
Corporal Rowan continued to lead his squad against a
machine-gun and silenced it, thereby saving his company
many casualties.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Russellville, Arkansas
Home Town: Greenville, Virginia
ROWBOTTOM, RAYMOND G.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Raymond
G. Rowbottom, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company E, 111th
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Infantry Regiment, 28th Division, A.E.F., near Fismette,
France, August 12, 1918. With an automatic rifle team,
Corporal Rowbottom 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 Corporal Rowbottom and a companion, under
machine-gun and sniper fire in a brilliantly lighted room,
extinguished the flames.
 General Orders No. No. 100, War Department, 1918
Born: at Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
ROWE, GEORGE
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George
Rowe, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company I, 107th Infantry
Regiment, 27th Division, A.E.F., 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 evacuated,
until ordered to the rear by his commanding officer.
 General Orders No. 32, War Department, 1919
Born: at Ossining, New York
Home Town: Ossining, New York
ROWE, GUY I.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Guy I.
Rowe, Major (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with 38th Infantry
Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F., east of Chateau- Thierry,
France, July 15, 1918. For fourteen and a half hours on
July 15, 1918, Major Rowe held his battalion in an
advanced and exposed position on the Marne, although
violently and persistently attacked on his front and on
both flanks by greatly superior enemy forces.
 General Orders No. 99, War Department, 1918
Born: at Peacham, Vermont
Home Town: Danville, Vermont
*ROWLEY, JOSEPH C.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Joseph C.
Rowley, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company M, 311th Infantry
Regiment, 78th Division, A.E.F., near Grand Pre, France,
October 25, 1918. Assisting his company commander in
organizing positions and liaison, Sergeant 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.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Port Norris, New Jersey
Home Town: Port Norris, New Jersey
ROY, JOHN W.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John W.
Roy, Bugler, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company H, 104th Infantry
Regiment, 26th Division, A.E.F., in the Belleau Wood,
France, July 18 and 19, 1918. Bugler Roy 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 company.
 General Orders No. No. 125, War Department, 1918
Born: at Worcester, Massachusetts
Home Town: Worcester, Massachusetts
ROYSTER, THOMAS H.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Thomas
H. Royster, First Lieutenant (Medical Corps), U.S. Army,
for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with
30th Infantry Regiment (Attached), 3d Division, A.E.F.,
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.
 General Orders No. 32, War Department, 1919
Born: at Granville County, North Carolina
Home Town: Tarboro, North Carolina
ROZELLE, GEORGE F., JR.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George
F. Rozelle, Jr., Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army,
for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with
28th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F., during three
days near Cantigny, France, May 28 - 30, 1918.
Lieutenant Colonel Rozelle withstood German assaults
under intense bombardment, heroically exposing 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.
 General Orders No. 15, War Department, 1919
Born: at Little Rock, Arkansas
Home Town: Rogers, Arkansas
*RUANE, EDWARD T.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edward
T. Ruane, First Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company B, 105th
Infantry Regiment, 27th Division, A.E.F., east of
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Ronssoy, France, September 29, 1918. During the
operations against the Hindenburg line Sergeant Ruane,
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. 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 witnessed it.
 General Orders No. 20, War Department, 1919
Born: at Cohoes, New York
Home Town: Cohoes, New York
RUANE, MICHAEL
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Michael
Ruane, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company C, 165th Infantry
Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F., 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.
 General Orders No. 44, War Department, 1919
Born: at Ireland
Home Town: Brooklyn, New York
 General Orders No. No. 101, War Department, 1918
Born: at Bosworth, Missouri
Home Town: Lebanon, Missouri
*RUDDOCK, ALEXANDER L.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to
Alexander L. Ruddock, Supply Sergeant, U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with
Company M, 60th Infantry Regiment, 5th Division,
A.E.F., near Bois-de-Juvigny, France, October 12, 1918.
Having been left behind to care for the equipment of the
company, and, seeing the difficult position in which the
company had 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
remained until the remnants of the command had been
ordered back out of range of friendly artillery. He was
mortally wounded on November 10, 1918, after routing
out two machine-gun nests.
 General Orders 78, War Department, 1919
Born: at Beech Tree, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Chester, Pennsylvania
RUDOLPH, EDWARD W.
RUBEL, ALBERT C.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Albert C.
Rubel, Captain (Corps of Engineers), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 304th
Engineers, 79th Division, A.E.F., near Montfaucon,
France, September 26, 1918. While reconnoitering to
locate the Avocourt-Malancourt Road Captain Rubel was
held up by an enemy machine-gun on the parapet of a
trench running parallel to the road. He proceeded ahead of
two men of his platoon and personally disposed of two
German gunners.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Louisville, Kentucky
Home Town: Indianapolis, Indiana
RUCKER, EDWARD W.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edward
W. Rucker, First Lieutenant (Air Service), U.S. Army Air
Service, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving
with 27th Aero Squadron, 1st Pursuit Group, U.S. Army
Air Service, A.E.F., near Luneville, France, June 13,
1918. Outnumbered and handicapped by his presence far
behind the German lines, First Lieutenant Rucker 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.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edward
W. Rudolph, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Headquarters
Company, 30th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F.,
near Mezy, France, July 15, 1918. Private Rudolph
successfully carried messages through terrific artillery and
machine-gun fire and was twice wounded while
performing the mission.
 General Orders No. 32, War Department, 1919
Born: at Lyndon, Kansas
Home Town: Joplin, Missouri
RUDOLPH, ERNEST E.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Ernest E.
Rudolph, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company C, 110th Infantry
Regiment, 28th Division, A.E.F., near Varennes, France,
September 26, 1918. Acting voluntarily, Corporal
Rudolph and two other soldiers went out under heavy
artillery and machine-gun fire and attacked an enemy
machine-gun nest, killing four of the crew and capturing
eleven prisoners, together with the machine gun.
 General Orders No. 126, War Department, 1919
Born: at Keyesport, Illinois
Home Town: Denver, Colorado
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RUDOLPH, MARTIN C.
RUGGERO, PETRO
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Martin C.
Rudolph, Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with 11th Infantry
Regiment, 5th Division, A.E.F., at Vieville- 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 movement,
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
position against a superior force of the enemy.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Petro
Ruggero, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company B, 16th Infantry
Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F., near Hill 272, near
Fleville, France, October 10, 1918. Private Ruggero,
single handed, charged an enemy machine gun, killing the
operator and capturing the gun.
 General Orders 95, War Department, 1919
Born: at Carlstadt, New Jersey
Home Town: Moultrieville, South Carolina
RUHL, GEORGE E.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George
E. Ruhl, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company A, 110th MachineGun Battalion, 29th Division, A.E.F., near Bois-deConsenvoye, France, October 23, 1918. Under a heavy
artillery barrage sheltered a wounded comrade.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Cumberland, Maryland
Home Town: Baltimore, Maryland
RUE, LAWRENCE E.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Lawrence
E. Rue, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company E, 132d Infantry
Regiment, 33d Division, A.E.F., near Consenvoye,
France, October 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 machine-gun
fire until the last man of his platoon had reached the
newly designated line.
 General Orders No. 59, War Department, 1919
Born: at Mills Springs, Missouri
Home Town: Chicago, Illinois
RUHL, LUTHER
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Luther
Ruhl, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company F, 16th Infantry
Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F., near Fleville, France,
October 4, 1918. After his platoon commander had
become a casualty, Sergeant Ruhl reorganized his platoon
under heavy fire and led it forward in a successful attack
against a machine-gun nest, killing or capturing the crew
and taking the gun. Upon reaching his objective, he
organized his platoon for defense and held his position
against counterattacks.
 General Orders No. No. 35, War Department, 1920
Born: at Hugo, Oklahoma
Home Town: Hugo, Oklahoma
RUGE, EDWIN
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edwin
Ruge, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 326th
Infantry Regiment, 82d Division, A.E.F., near Flirey,
France, August 4, 1918. In an early morning raid
Lieutenant Ruge charged up an exposed hillside and
single-handed captured an enemy machine-gun position.
This officer further distinguished himself near
Champigneulles, France, October 16, 1918. while
reorganizing the 1st Battalion, 326th Infantry, under
heavy fire and leading it to the attack.
 General Orders No. No. 35, War Department, 1920
Born: at Apalachicola, Florida
Home Town: Atlanta, Georgia
 General Orders No. No. 35, War Department, 1920
Born: at Italy
Home Town: Cleveland, Ohio
RULAND, HENRY F.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Henry F.
Ruland, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with 357th Ambulance Company,
315th Sanitary Train, 90th Division, A.E.F., near Vilceysur-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 succeeded in carrying him back to safety, thereby
saving his life.
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 General Orders 98, War Department, 1919
Born: at Brenham, Texas
Home Town: Brenham, Texas
which was protected by seven machines (Fokker type).
Despite the tremendous odds, he led his patrol to the
attack and destroyed the biplace. By his superior
maneuvering and leadership, four more of the enemy
planes were destroyed and the remaining three retired.
RULE, EDGAR J.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edgar J.
Rule, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Headquarters Company, 10th
Field Artillery, 3d Division, A.E.F., near Courbon,
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.
 General Orders No. 44, War Department, 1919
Born: at Boone, Iowa
Home Town: Boone, Iowa
RUMBAUGH, ERNEST R.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Ernest R.
Rumbaugh, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company H, 146th
Infantry Regiment, 37th Division, A.E.F., near
Montfaucon, France, September 27, 1918. Corporal
Rumbaugh, with an officer and noncommissioned officer,
advanced 200 yards beyond the objective of the patrol in
the face of heavy machine-gun fire and captured three 77millimeter field-pieces and two light machine guns.
 General Orders No. No. 16, War Department, 1920
Born: at Holmes County, Ohio
Home Town: Holmesville, Ohio
RUMBERGER, HAROLD P.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Harold P.
Rumberger, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company B, 316th
Infantry Regiment, 79th Division, A.E.F., near Bois-deMontfaucon, France, September 26, 1918. Failing to
reduce a machine-gun nest with his rifle, Private
Rumberger returned, procured an automatic rifle, attacked
the nest the second time, and successfully reduced it.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Carlisle, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Waynesboro, Pennsylvania
 General Orders No. 126, War Department, 1919
Born: 2/21/1895 at Newark, New Jersey
Home Town: Newark, New Jersey
*RUNDQUIST, OSCAR A.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Oscar A.
Rundquist, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company I, 126th
Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., near Romagne,
France, October 9, 1918. Though mortally wounded 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.
 General Orders 71, War Department, 1919
Born: at Big Rapids, Michigan
Home Town: Big Rapids, Michigan
RUNNELLS, ERNEST P.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Ernest P.
Runnells, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with 101st Ambulance Company,
101st Sanitary Train, 26th Division, A.E.F., at
Wadonville, France, September 25, 1918. Private
Runnells assisted in establishing 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
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.
 General Orders No. No. 137, War Department, 1918
Born: at Concord, New Hampshire
Home Town: Concord, New Hampshire
*RUNNING, TILMER A.
RUMMELL, LESLIE J.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Leslie J.
Rummell, First Lieutenant (Air Service), U.S. Army Air
Service, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving
with 93d Aero Squadron, 3d Pursuit Group, U.S. Army
Air Service, A.E.F., in the region of Moirey, France,
September 29, 1918. Lieutenant Rummell, leading a
patrol of three planes, sighted an enemy biplace airplane
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Tilmer A.
Running, Second Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 114th
Infantry Regiment, 29th Division, A.E.F., near Verdun,
France, October 12, 1913. While advancing on an enemy
position, under direct machine-gun fire, Lieutenant
Running was seriously wounded, but remained with his
platoon until he died.
 General Orders No. 44, War Department, 1919
Born: at Cashton, Wisconsin
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Home Town: Viroqua, Wisconsin
RUNYAN, EDGAR A.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edgar A.
Runyan, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company A, 18th Infantry
Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F., north of Exermont,
France, October 9, 1918. Sergeant Runyan assumed
command of a platoon after all other sergeants of the
platoon had become casualties and led it through several
successive attacks. Although wounded in the head by a
machine-gun bullet he refused to go to the rear for
medical attention but remained in command of the
platoon until his company was relieved.
 General Orders No. No. 53, War Department, 1920
Born: at Laurens, Iowa
Home Town: Black Rock, Utah
previously wounded several times Lieutenant Rusch
steadfastly remained in command of his platoon of
machine guns and gallantly led it forward into position
through heavy artillery and machine-gun fire to support
his Infantry, which had been held up by enemy fire. By
his timely action, his skill in location of his guns and the
direction of their fire, and his absolute disregard of
personal danger, he quickly caused the withdrawal of the
enemy machine guns, thus enabling his Infantry to
advance from its precarious position where it was
suffering heavy losses from direct fire of enemy machine
guns and artillery.
 General Orders No. No. 38, War Department, 1922
Born: at Germany
Home Town: Neenah, Wisconsin
RUSSELL, THOMAS NATHAN
*RUPHOLDT, LOUIS C.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Louis C.
Rupholdt, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company G, 38th Infantry
Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F., near Mezy, France, July
15, 1918. Sergeant Rupholdt held his post on the back of
the Marne until nearly his entire platoon had been
annihilated and he himself wounded. After being carried a
short distance to the rear he continued to direct the
defense of the position until killed.
 General Orders No. No. 24, War Department, 1920
Born: at Goshen, Indiana
Home Town: Goshen, Indiana
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Thomas
Nathan Russell, Pharmacist's Mate Second Class, U.S.
Navy, for extraordinary heroism while serving as
Corpsman with the Fifth Regiment (Marines), 2d
Division, A.E.F., in action near Blanc Mont Ridge,
France, October 4, 1918. Pharmacist's Mate Second Class
Russell gave proof of remarkable courage and disregard
for personal safety by remaining 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.
 General Orders No. 46, War Department, 1919
Born: at Denver, Colorado
Home Town: Vallejo, California
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)
RUST, ALBERT L.
RUPPEL, WILLIAM
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William
Ruppel, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company D, 6th Infantry
Regiment, 5th Division, A.E.F., near Fontaines, France,
November 8, 1918. While in command of a flank platoon
of the battalion, Sergeant Ruppel overcame three enemy
machine-gun groups, and personally led the flanking
patrols when his platoon was held up by enemy machinegun fire.
 General Orders 81, War Department, 1919
Born: at Caldwell, Ohio
Home Town: Cincinnati, Ohio
RUSCH, ERNEST J. G.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Ernest J.
G. Rusch, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 18th
Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F., in the MeuseArgonne offensive, France, October 9, 1918. Although
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Albert L.
Rust, Master Engineer, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company D, 105th
Engineers, 30th Division, A.E.F., at Bellicourt, France,
September 29, 1918. Master Engineer Rust commanded a
platoon of engineers, following the first wave of the
infantry for the purpose 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 organizing
covering parties and utilizing two automatic riflemen,
who had become separated from their own unit, he kept
his platoon intact, capturing 35 prisoners and cleaning out
three machine-gun nests in the course of his operations.
While making a reconnaissance ahead of his platoon he
personally took nine Germans, after wounding their
officer. As a result of his skilful leadership and gallant
conduct his mission was successfully carried out.
 General Orders No. No. 145, War Department, 1918
Born: at Bridgewater, North Carolina
Home Town: Morganton, North Carolina
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RUTHERFORD, JAMES E.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James E.
Rutherford, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with
Machine-Gun Company, 325th Infantry Regiment, 82d
Division, A.E.F., near St. Juvin, France, October 12,
1918. At a critical moment during a hostile counterattack,
Private Rutherford single-handed mounted a machinegun, under heavy enemy fire, and operated it at close
range against the advancing enemy, repulsing the
counterattack by his bravery.
 General Orders 98, War Department, 1919
Born: at Somerville, Massachusetts
Home Town: Somerville, Massachusetts
RUUSULEHTO, VAINO
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Vaino
Ruusulehto, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company L, 30th
Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F., at Madeleine
Farm, France, October 9, 1918. Accompanied by a
comrade, Corporal Ruusulehto volunteered to attack an
enemy machine-gun position, the fire from which was
enfilading the position held by his platoon. During the
attack his comrade was killed, but Corporal Ruusulehto,
by a flank movement, reached the position, killed two
members of the crew, and forced two others to surrender.
 General Orders No. No. 27, War Department, 1920
Born: at Finland
Home Town: New York, New York
RYAN, C. WILLIAM
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to C.
William Ryan, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 38th
Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F., 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.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Severance, Kansas
Home Town: Wathena, Kansas
RYAN, FRANK W.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Frank W.
Ryan, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Headquarters Company, 122d
Field Artillery, 33d Division, A.E.F., near Nouart, France,
November 1 - 9, 1918. Maintaining a telephone line three
kilometers long over a period of eight days, Private Ryan
was under a terrific bombardment during the whole
period, keeping communication under circumstances
which called for the greatest courage and determination.
He had no relief, and was at one time without rations for
48 hours.
 General Orders No. 44, War Department, 1919
Born: at Chicago, Illinois
Home Town: Chicago, Illinois
RYAN, JOHN EDWARD
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John
Edward Ryan, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for
extraordinary heroism while serving with the Eighteenth
Company, Fifth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.,
in action near St. Etienne, France, October 4, 1918.
Corporal Ryan requested and obtained permission to lead
his company's advance. In performing this task, and
providing for the safety of his men, Corporal Ryan fell,
wounded through the leg.
 General Order No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Galveston, Texas
Home Town: Galveston, Texas
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)
RYAN, OSCAR H.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Oscar H.
Ryan, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company K, 9th Infantry
Regiment, 2d Division, A.E.F., 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 enemy. 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.
 General Orders No. 46, War Department, 1919
Born: at Cuero, Texas
Home Town: Cuero, Texas
RYAN, RICHARD J.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Richard
J. Ryan, Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with 165th Infantry
Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F., near Villers- sur-Fere,
France, July 28, 1918. Three times wounded on July 28,
1918, in the attack across the River Ourcq, and up the
heights beyond, in which he led his company forward in
the face of extremely heavy fire from machine-guns and
artillery, Captain Ryan refused to be evacuated and
remained with his company until it was withdrawn. They
reached their objectives and made their stand because of
his fine spirit and unflinching determination.
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 General Orders No. 99, War Department, 1918
Born: at Canada
Home Town: Watertown, New York
RYDER, CHARLES W.
*RYAN, THOMAS A.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Thomas
A. Ryan, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company D, 101st Infantry
Regiment, 26th Division, A.E.F., near Epieds, France,
July 23, 1918. Private Ryan, Sergeant Simeon L.
Nickerson, and Corporal M. J. O'Connell 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 company attempted to make the
advance as a whole.
 General Orders No. No. 116, War Department, 1918
Born: at Boston, Massachusetts
Home Town: Boston, Massachusetts
 General Orders No. No. 39, War Department, 1920
Born: at Topeka, Kansas
Home Town: Topeka, Kansas
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (WWI)
*RYKUS, WILLIAM
*RYANS, ROBERT M.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Robert
M. Ryans, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company A, 102d
Infantry Regiment, 26th Division, A.E.F., at Marcheville,
France, September 26, 1918. Sergeant Ryans was in
command of a platoon advancing under heavy artillery
bombardment, machine-gun and rifle fire. Though
severely wounded, he continued to lead his platoon,
pushing on with his men until he was killed.
 General Orders No. 15, War Department, 1919
Born: at Boston, Massachusetts
Home Town: Hartford, Connecticut
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William
Rykus, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Machine-Gun
Company, 38th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F., at
Launay, near Chateau-Thierry, France, July 15, 1918.
Private Rykus repeatedly ran through enemy machine-gun
and rifle fire with important messages. Being twice
wounded in those missions, he died from the effects
thereof.
 General Orders No. 60, War Department, 1920
Born: at Brooklyn, New York
Home Town: Brooklyn, New York
RYLEY, NORRIS W.
RYDER, CHARLES W.
(First Award)
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles
W. Ryder, Major (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with 16th Infantry
Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F., near Soissons, France,
July 21, 1918. Major Ryder took command of the frontline units and reorganized them under heavy artillery and
machine-gun fire. Although wounded in the early
operations, he remained in command and directed the
attack until all objectives had been taken.
 General Orders No. No. 39, War Department, 1920
Born: at Topeka, Kansas
Home Town: Topeka, Kansas
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross w/OLC (WWI)
(Second Award)
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross (First Oak Leaf Cluster)
is presented to Charles W. Ryder, Major (Infantry), U.S.
Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving
with 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F., near
Fleville, France, October 9, 1918. In the attack on Hill
272, after all his runners had been killed or wounded
while trying to establish liaison with the front-line
companies, Major Ryder advanced alone and personally
directed the action of his command although under direct
fire from two enemy machine guns. He later personally
led the final assault on Hill 272, thereby making possible
the success of the entire attack.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Norris
W. Ryley, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with
Battery B, 103d Field Artillery, 26th Division, A.E.F.,
near Seicheprey, France, April 20, 1918. All wire
communications having been destroyed, two of the three
guns of his battery also destroyed, and fifty per cent of the
men of the battery killed or wounded, and several runners
having been killed or wounded in attempting to carry
messages to the battalion post of command, Private Ryley
voluntarily and repeatedly crossed an exposed field a
distance of 700 yards under terrific machine-gun and
artillery fire, and again repeated his hazardous task on
April 21, 1918, and on each occasion accomplishing his
mission. His heroic conduct was an inspiration to every
man of his regiment.
 General Orders No. 9, War Department, 1923
Born: at Mystic, Connecticut
Home Town: Norwich, Connecticut
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*RYMAN, HERBERT D.
SACK, WILLIAM
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Herbert
D. Ryman, Captain (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 107th
Field Artillery (Attached), 28th Division, A.E.F., near St.
Gilles, France, August 17, 1918. While administering first
aid to a wounded soldier, Captain Ryman 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.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William
Sack, First Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company I, 126th
Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., 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 machine-gun nests, which were hindering the
advance. He was severely wounded early in the
engagement, but he continued to lead and encourage his
men until he received a second wound, which rendered
him a cripple for life.
 General Orders 64, War Department, 1919
Born: at Vernon, Illinois
Home Town: Mount Pulaski, Illinois
 General Orders No. 126, War Department, 1919
Born: at Keno, Michigan
Home Town: Big Rapids, Michigan
RYMER, CHARLES B.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles
B. Rymer, Bugler, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company F, 138th Infantry
Regiment, 35th Division, A.E.F., 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.
 General Orders No. 46, War Department, 1919
Born: at Chattanooga, Tennessee
Home Town: St. Louis, Missouri
RYPKEMA, HANNES
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Hannes
Rypkema, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company A, 320th
Machine-Gun Battalion, 82d Division, A.E.F., near St.
Juvin, France, October 14, 1918. Sergeant Rypkema went
in advance of his section and, unassisted, captured and
sent to 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 casualties, he reorganized the
remainder of the platoon and continued the attack.
 General Orders 71, War Department, 1919
Born: at Renville, Minnesota
Home Town: Hinckley, Minnesota
SACKETT, DAYTON S.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Dayton
S. Sackett, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 26th
Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F., 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 consolidated the objective assigned him, despite
the fact that he was wounded early in the action. On
September 12 he was wounded in the first day's fighting,
but continued to command his company, refusing 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 mission.
 General Orders No. 44, War Department, 1919
Born: at Clarksburgh, Tennessee
Home Town: Greenfield, Tennessee
SADKOWSKI, FRANK
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Frank
Sadkowski, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company E, 325th
Infantry Regiment, 82d Division, A.E.F., near Eply,
France, September 4, 1918. Under heavy fire from
machine guns, and although seriously wounded, Corporal
Sadkowski continued to advance within the enemy's lines.
By words of encouragement he urged his men to follow.
By his brave leadership an enemy outpost defended by
two machine guns and six riflemen was captured.
 General Orders No. 20, War Department, 1919
Born: at Russia
Home Town: Keyport, New Jersey
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SADLER, GEORGE W.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George
W. Sadler, First Lieutenant (Chaplain), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 30th
Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F., near Cunel,
France, October 9-16, 1918. Throughout this period
Chaplain Sadler, regardless of his personal safety, gave
first aid and assisted in the evacuation of the wounded
from the field under heavy machine-gun and shell fire and
gas.
 General Orders No. 32, War Department, 1919
Born: at Laneview, Virginia
Home Town: Laneview, Virginia
*SAGER, GAIL H.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Gail H.
Sager, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company D, 108th Infantry
Regiment, 27th Division, A.E.F., near Ronssoy, France,
September 29, 1918. Upon being wounded in the hand,
Corporal Sager bandaged the wound himself and
immediately returned to the firing line. He then picked up
an automatic rifle, and, advancing alone toward machinegun nests which were holding up his company, was killed
after proceeding only a short distance.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Clarington, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Buffalo, New York
SAKRISON, ROY H.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Roy H.
Sakrison, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with
Headquarters, 80th Division, A.E.F., near Nantillois,
France, October 4, 1918. Lieutenant Sakrison, with a
group of observers and signalmen, was in charge of the
forward observation post. When the infantry advanced he
followed closely with his telephone lines and established
another post on Hill 274. Though he was several times
buried by bursting 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 relieved.
 General Orders 7, War Department, 1919
Born: at Deer Park, Wisconsin
Home Town: Deer Park, Wisconsin
SALE, LARRY L.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Larry L.
Sale, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company D, 16th Infantry
Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F., in the Argonne Forest,
France, October 9, 1918. After all the platoon runners had
been killed or wounded, Private Sale volunteered and
carried an important message through heavy machine-gun
and artillery barrage.
 General Orders No. 44, War Department, 1919
Born: at Clairborne Parish, Louisiana
Home Town: Homer, Louisiana
SALIK, ALEXANDER
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to
Alexander Salik, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company K, 120th
Infantry Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F., near Juvigny,
north of Soissons, France, August 28, 1918. Sergeant
Salik, regardless of wounds and of mustard gas burns
previously received, rejoined and advanced with his
company in the attack, and assisted in reforming a platoon
after it had suffered severe casualties.
 General Orders No. 21, War Department, 1919
Born: at Russia
Home Town: Grand Rapids, Michigan
*SANBORN, EASTMAN M.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Eastman
M. Sanborn, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 316th
Infantry Regiment, 79th Division, A.E.F., near the town
of Montfaucon, France, September 29, 1918, while
leading his company in an attack upon the enemy under
heavy machine-gun and shell fire. Although badly
wounded during the advance Lieutenant Sanborn
proceeded with his men, his command suffering heavy
losses; being again wounded he retained command until
exhausted by loss of blood and fully incapacitated. While
making his way to the dressing station he was again
wounded, and upon arrival at the dressing station yet
again. His courage, coolness, and great fortitude and
devotion to duty inspired his men to heroic efforts.
 General Orders No. 9, War Department, 1923
Born: at Downers Grove, Illinois
Home Town: Cleveland, Ohio
SANBORN, JOSEPH BROWN
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Joseph
Brown Sanborn, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 131st
Infantry Regiment, 33d Division, A.E.F., near Gressaire
Wood, France, August 9, 1918. Immediately after a
forced march of 25 miles, Colonel Sanborn's regiment
was ordered into a critical engagement. Hurrying to the
front he personally led his forces through a heavy and
concentrated shell fire, and started the attack at the exact
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allotted time. After launching his attack he established his
post of command in a shell hole and directed the battle to
a successful termination. The courage and fearlessness of
Colonel Sanborn, despite his advanced age of 62 years,
were remarkable to all under his command.
 General Orders No. 46, War Department, 1919
Born: at Manchester, New Hampshire
Home Town: Chicago, Illinois
SANDBURG, CHARLES A.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles
A. Sandburg, Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with
Company E, 108th Infantry Regiment, 27th Division,
A.E.F., near St. Souplet, France, October 17, 1918. After
having been wounded, Captain Sandburg continued to
advance with his command until ordered to leave the field
by his regimental commander.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Titusville, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Jamestown, New York
SANDEFORD, ALVAN C.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Alvan C.
Sandeford, Major (Field Artillery), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 13th
Field Artillery, 4th Division, A.E.F., near CheryChartreuve, France, August 8 - 17, 1918. Twice gassed,
Major Sandeford declined to be evacuated and continued
in active command of his battalion. Having been advised
and knowing that failure to be evacuated would probably
result in his death, he nevertheless continued until he fell
from his saddle in a state of total collapse. His fortitude
and spirit of self-sacrifice were conspicuous.
 General Orders No. No. 47, War Department, 1921
Born: at Midville, Georgia
Home Town: Midville, Georgia
SANDERFER, PAUL C.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Paul C.
Sanderfer, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company M, 119th
Infantry Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F., near St.
Souplet, France, October 10, 1918. Sergeant Sanderfer
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.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Union City, Tennessee
Home Town: Trenton, Tennessee
SANDERS, JOSEPH D.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Joseph D.
Sanders, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company D, 2d Engineers,
2d Division, A.E.F., near Chateau- Thierry, France, June
3 and 13, 1918. In command of an important outpost,
Corporal Sanders exposed himself 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.
 General Orders No. 23, War Department, 1919
Born: at Van Buren, Arkansas
Home Town: Hoisington, Kansas
SANDERS, NATHAN P.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Nathan P.
Sanders, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company L, 9th Infantry
Regiment, 2d Division, A.E.F., near Soissons, France,
July 18 - 25, 1918. Corporal Sanders gave proof of utter
fearlessness and courage during the whole 7-days'
offensive. On July 18 his company was stopped by an
exceptionally well-located machine gun, making advance
impossible until it was silenced. He on his own initiative
crept upon the gun, killed the gunner, and captured four
others of the crew. He then turned the gun and operated it
on the retreating Germans.
 General Orders No. No. 117, War Department, 1918
Born: at Barnett, Oklahoma
Home Town: Weatherford, Oklahoma
SANDERS, PLEAS
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Pleas
Sanders, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company F, 30th Infantry
Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F., 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 platoon from
a shell hole until the objective was reached.
 General Orders No. 32, War Department, 1919
Born: at Brownsville, Kentucky
Home Town: Brownsville, Kentucky
SANDERSON, EARL H.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Earl H.
Sanderson, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company F, 102d
Infantry Regiment, 26th Division, A.E.F., at Chavignon,
Chemin-des-Dames, France, on the night of February 28,
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1918. Corporal Sanderson was a member of a working
party 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.
 General Orders No. No. 126, War Department, 1918
Born: at Springfield, Massachusetts
Home Town: Worcester, Massachusetts
SANDFORD, WILLIAM
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William
Sandford, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Medical Detachment, 369th
Infantry Regiment (Attached), 93d Division, A.E.F., near
the Rippont River, Champagne, France, September 26,
1918. Under direct and close-range fire of several enemy
machine guns Private Sandford crawled to exposed
positions to dress the wounds of officers and men.
 General Orders No. No. 47, War Department, 1921
Born: at New York, New York
Home Town: New York, New York
*SANDH, ROBIN
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Robin
Sandh, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Machine-Gun Company, 7th
Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F., near Montfaucon,
France, October 3, 1918. Private Sandh repeatedly carried
messages to front-line platoons through heavy artillery
and machine-gun fire. While en route to an exposed
machine-gun position, under heavy fire of the enemy, he
was killed by a shell fragment.
 General Orders No. No. 24, War Department, 1920
Born: at Arcadia, Nebraska
Home Town: Gill, Colorado
*SANDMAN, LEO L.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Leo L.
Sandman, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company F, 353d Infantry
Regiment, 89th Division, A.E.F., in the Bois-deBarricourt, 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 enemy machine-guns and draw their
attention, while the rest of the platoon advanced on the
flanks. Private Sandman signaled the location of the
German guns to his comrades; and, he had advanced more
than 200 yards through the murderous fire, when he was
killed.
 General Orders 89, War Department, 1919
Born: at Barrington, Illinois
Home Town: Barrington, Illinois
*SANFORD, LUMAN K.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Luman
K. Sanford, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with
Battery F, 76th Field Artillery, 3d Division, A.E.F., near
Chateau-Thierry, France, July 14 - 15, 1918. During a
heavy shelling Private Sanford continued to repair broken
telephone lines, which were constantly being severed by
shell fire, until he was killed by an enemy shell.
 General Orders No. 44, War Department, 1919
Born: at Lake Arier, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Endicott, New York
SANTARSIERO, GUISEPPE
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Guiseppe
Santarsiero, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company M, 311th
Infantry Regiment, 78th Division, A.E.F., near Grand Pre,
France, October 26, 1918. Private Santarsiero rushed
ahead of his company and single-handed flanked a
machine-gun nest, which was causing losses to his
company, killing the gunners.
 General Orders No. 35, War Department, 1919
Born: at Italy
Home Town: Trenton, New Jersey
SANTINI, PHILIPPE
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Philippe
Santini, Lieutenant, Army of France, for repeated acts of
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 53d
Regiment, Colonial Infantry, Army of France, on July 15
- 16, October 14, and November 9, 1918, in the ArgonneMeuse. On July 15 - 16, Lieutenant Santini defended a
stronghold 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.
 General Orders 62, War Department, 1919
Born: at France
Home Town: France
SAPLIO, SAM
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Sam
Saplio, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company G, 111th Infantry
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Regiment, 28th Division, A.E.F., near Fismette, France,
August 10 - 12, 1918. Without fear or thought for his
personal safety, Private Saplio 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, killing the gun crews and
capturing ten machine-guns.
 General Orders No. No. 128, War Department, 1918
Born: at Italy
Home Town: Marion, West Virginia
*SAPP, AMBERS
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Ambers
Sapp, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Headquarters Company, 6th
Infantry Regiment, 5th Division, A.E.F., near Frapelle,
France, August 17, 1918. Private Sapp 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.
 General Orders No. 15, War Department, 1919
Born: at Fleming County, Kentucky
Home Town: Nepton, Kentucky
SARDIER, GILBERT J. M. L.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Gilbert J.
M. L. Sardier, First Lieutenant of Air Service, French Air
Service, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving
as Pilot, French Air Service, near Mesnil-St. Firmin,
France, May 15, 1918, and north of Chateau-Thierry,
France, June 4, 1918. On May 15 Lieutenant Sardier,
while a member on a patrol, left his unit and alone
attacked and destroyed two enemy planes (single seaters).
On June 4, while under American command, he attacked
and burned two enemy balloons. On September 14, near
St. Mihiel, he attacked two enemy balloons and drove off
an enemy biplane. This action took place while serving
under American command.
 General Orders No. No. 53, War Department, 1920
Born: at France
Home Town: France
*SARGENT, BRADLEY V., JR.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Bradley
V. Sargent, Jr., Second Lieutenant (Field Artillery), U.S.
Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving
with 11th Field Artillery, 6th Division, A.E.F., at
Romagne, France, October 27, 1918. Under heavy shell
fire, disregarding his own safety, Lieutenant Sargent
remained on duty superintending the unloading of
ammunition until he was mortally wounded.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Monterey, California
Home Town: San Francisco, California
SARGENT, JESSE W.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Jesse W.
Sargent, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company M, 16th Infantry
Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F., near Fleville, France,
October 4, 1918. When enemy machine-gun fire was
causing losses to our line, Corporal Sargent went forward
in broad daylight under fire and silenced the machine gun
by killing the gunner. His action enabled his unit to
continue the advance.
 General Orders No. No. 35, War Department, 1920
Born: at Frenchburg, Kentucky
Home Town: Crown, West Virginia
SARTAIN, GEORGE W.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George
W. Sartain, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company K, 30th
Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F., 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.
 General Orders No. 32, War Department, 1919
Born: at Washington, D.C.
Home Town: Washington, D.C.
SARTAIN, JAKE C.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Jake C.
Sartain, Sergeant First Class, U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with
Company A, 315th Engineers, 90th Division, A.E.F., near
St. Marie Farm, France, September 18, 1918. As Sergeant
Sartain was successfully directing the erection of barbed
wire entanglements under heavy shell fire, he heard cries
for help from the direction of the enemy's lines. 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 machinegun fire in accomplishing this heroic act.
 General Orders 87, War Department, 1919
Born: at Greenville, Georgia
Home Town: Atlanta, Georgia
SARTI, WILLIAM
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William
Sarti, Sergeant First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company A, 2d
Engineers, 2d Division, A.E.F., near Medeah Ferme,
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France, October 8 - 9, 1918. His platoon commander and
only other sergeant being wounded, Sergeant Sarti
assumed command of his platoon, although himself
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 remained with it for 48 hours.
the sergeant, but did, by calling aloud, deliver the
message verbally and accurately.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at New York, New York
Home Town: Garfield, New Jersey
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Roy M.
Sauers, Sergeant First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company B, 314th
Field Signal Battalion, 89th Division, A.E.F., 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.
SARTORIOUS, EMILE
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Emile
Sartorious, Adjutant, Army of France, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Interpreter, 42d
Division, A.E.F. (Attached), at Vadenay, north of
Chalons-sur-Marne, France, July 15, 1918, During the
shelling of Vadenay on the morning of July 15, 1918,
Adjutant Interpreter Sartorious voluntarily left a place of
safety to conduct American troops to shelter under a
heavy fire of major-caliber shells and was severely
wounded.
 General Orders No. No. 117, War Department, 1918
Born: at France
Home Town: France
SATTLER, WILLIAM N.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William
N. Sattler, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Headquarters
Company, 132d Infantry Regiment, 33d Division, A.E.F.,
at Bois-de-Foret, France, October 6 - 13, 1918. Corporal
Sattler was in charge of all runners at advance post of
command 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 evacuated, but
continued on duty. On October 10, when all runners were
killed, wounded or gassed, he repeatedly carried many
important messages, in order to maintain communication.
 General Orders 81, War Department, 1919
Born: at Chicago, Illinois
Home Town: Chicago, Illinois
*SAUER, JOSEPH
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Joseph
Sauer, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company F, 308th Infantry
Regiment, 77th Division, A.E.F., near Binarville, France,
October 2, 1918. Corporal Sauer volunteered, 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
 General Orders No. 35, War Department, 1919
Born: at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Home Town: New York, New York
SAUERS, ROY M.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Hooper, Nebraska
Home Town: Stuart, Nebraska
SAUL, TOM W.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Tom W.
Saul, First Lieutenant (Armor), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 327th
Tank Battalion, Tank Corps, A.E.F., near the Bois- deRemieres, France, September 12, 1918. First Lieutenant
Saul coolly exposed himself to enemy fire by standing on
the parapet of a trench and directing his men in the work
of getting the tanks forward.
 General Orders No. 46, War Department, 1919
Born: at Wyoming, Oregon
Home Town: Portland, Oregon
SAUNDERS, EUGENE F.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Eugene
F. Saunders, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with
Company F, 115th Infantry Regiment, 29th Division,
A.E.F., 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 exploit.
 General Orders No. 44, War Department, 1919
Born: at Washington, D.C.
Home Town: Washington, D.C.
SAUNDERS, THOMAS D.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Thomas
D. Saunders, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company A, 2d
Engineers, 2d Division, A.E.F., at Jaulny, France,
September 12, 1918. Corporal Saunders and another
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soldier, who were acting as wire cutters with the first line
of infantry, fought their way forward in advance of their
units and were the first to enter Jaulny while it was swept
by machine-gun fire, infested with snipers, and still
occupied by rear guard detachments of the enemy. After
capturing eight Germans in a dugout they searched the
caves in the town and took 55 additional prisoners.
 General Orders No. No. 142, War Department, 1918
Born: at Medicine Bow, Wyoming
Home Town: Cheyenne, Wyoming
*SAUNDERS, WILLIAM H.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William
H. Saunders, Captain (Air Service), U.S. Army Air
Service, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving
with 12th Aero Squadron, U.S. Army Air Service, A.E.F.,
in the Toul sector, France, May 25, 1918. The artillery of
the 26th Division desiring its batteries to be adjusted upon
objectives in front of the division, Captain Saunders
volunteered to make the attempt, although the weather
was most unfavorable to flying. After flying two hours
amid heavy antiaircraft fire and having adjusted the fire of
three batteries his plane was hit and disabled. Returning to
his airdrome he secured another plane and returned to the
enemy line to complete his mission. After another hour in
the air he was again forced on account of motor trouble to
return to the airdrome. Obtaining a third plane he again
returned to the lines, the weather conditions forcing him
to proceed for a considerable distance behind enemy lines
and at low altitude. Flying thus for an hour his plane was
hit by antiaircraft fire and badly damaged. With one
control shot away, and his propeller likewise injured, he
still continued to adjust, always at low altitude and under
constant enemy fire, until his mission was successfully
accomplished. The heroic conduct of Captain Saunders
served as a splendid example of soldierly devotion to duty
to the men of his squadron.
 General Orders No. No. 15, War Department, 1923
Born: at Claremont, South Carolina
Home Town: Dalzell, South Carolina
SAURMAN, HAROLD P.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Harold P.
Saurman, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Sanitary Detachment, 102d
Machine-Gun Battalion (Attached), 26th Division, A.E.F.,
near Trugny, France, July 22 - 23, 1918. Private Saurman
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.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Medford, Massachusetts
Home Town: Boston, Massachusetts
*SAVAGE, ARTHUR V.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Arthur V.
Savage, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 30th
Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F., 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 during
the night, but was completely surrounded and killed just
as he reached the gun.
 General Orders No. 32, War Department, 1919
Born: at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
SAVAGE, ERNEST S.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Ernest S.
Savage, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 316th
Machine-Gun Battalion, 81st Division, A.E.F., 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.
 General Orders No. 32, War Department, 1919
Born: at Council, North Carolina
Home Town: Council, North Carolina
SAVITSKY, ANTHONY
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Anthony
Savitsky, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company A, 1st Engineers,
1st Division, A.E.F., near Verdun, France, October 9,
1918. Upon his own initiative, Corporal Savitsky led his
squad in the face of heavy machine-gun fire, in order to
silence enemy machine guns which were endangering our
position. Through his skill and courage several machinegun nests were surrounded and silenced and twenty
prisoners captured.
 General Orders 98, War Department, 1919
Born: at Russia
Home Town: Colonie, New York
SAWEUK, WILLIAM
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William
Saweuk, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company G, 38th Infantry
Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F., near Mezy France, July
15, 1918. On two separate occasions, during the battle of
the Marne, Private Saweuk went over the top alone,
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returning with 12 prisoners the first time and eight the
second.
 General Orders 98, War Department, 1919
Born: at Russia
Home Town: New York, New York
*SAXON, JOHN W.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John W.
Saxon, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company K, 115th Infantry
Regiment, 29th Division, A.E.F., near Verdun, France,
October 10, 1918. In the advance on Recherne Hill
Sergeant Saxon showed great courage and judgment in
leading his platoon and wiping out several machine guns
that were holding up the advance. He was killed while
gallantly leading his platoon against the last of these.
 General Orders No. 27, War Department, 1919
Born: at Albion, Texas
Home Town: Kensington, Maryland
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Horace
B. Scanlon, Second Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 106th
Infantry Regiment, 27th Division, A.E.F., near Ronssoy,
France, September 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."
 General Orders No. 44, War Department, 1919
Born: at Brooklyn, New York
Home Town: Brooklyn, New York
SCANLON, JAMES E.
SCANDEL, ALEXANDER
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to
Alexander Scandel, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company E, 60th
Infantry Regiment, 5th Division, A.E.F., near Bois-dePultiere, 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 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 outflanking a second nest, taking
one gun and three prisoners.
 General Orders No. 59, War Department, 1919
Born: at Poland
Home Town: Shenandoah, Pennsylvania
SCANLAN, ANTHONY
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Anthony
Scanlan, First Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company F, 16th
Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F., near Soissons,
France, July 21, 1918. Although severely wounded, First
Sergeant Scanlan displayed exceptional courage and
leadership by reorganizing his battalion under fire when
all of its officers had been killed or incapacitated by
injuries.
 General Orders No. 15, War Department, 1919
Born: at Ireland
Home Town: Lost Creek, Pennsylvania
*SCANLON, HORACE B.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James E.
Scanlon, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with
Company H, 353d Infantry Regiment, 89th Division,
A.E.F., near Limey, France, September 12, 1918.
Although wounded himself First Lieutenant Scanlon 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.
 General Orders 98, War Department, 1919
Born: at Boswell, Indiana
Home Town: Boswell, Indiana
SCANLON, RAYMOND
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Raymond
Scanlon, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company F, 101st Infantry
Regiment, 26th Division, A.E.F., in the Bois-de-Belleau,
north of Verdun, France, October 25, 1918. Sergeant
Scanlon, while advancing in command of a liaison group,
was halted by machine-gun fire from the front. Alone, he
dashed ahead of his men toward the enemy position. He
wounded two of the enemy and captured the gun. Upon
being rejoined by his men he continued the advance.
 General Orders No. 60, War Department, 1920
Born: at Waltham, Massachusetts
Home Town: Waltham, Massachusetts
SCHABINGER, ANDREW C.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Andrew
C. Schabinger, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company E, 131st
Infantry Regiment, 33d Division, A.E.F., at Hamel,
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Belgium, July 4, 1918. Although severely wounded in the
arm at the beginning of the engagement, Corporal
Schabinger continued forward as squad leader, exhibiting
great gallantry and setting an inspiring example to his
men.
 General Orders No. 99, War Department, 1918
Born: at Washington, Illinois
Home Town: Washington, Illinois
Pharmacist’s Mate Third Class Schaffner courageously
helped in the treatment of more than 100 cases of gas
casualties, disregarding his own condition until overcome.
He died, April 18, 1918.
 General Orders No. 88, War Department, 1918
Born: at Kewanee, Illinois
Home Town: Rock Island, Illinois
*SCHAIRER, JAMES V.
SCHAD, ALBERT
(First Award)
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Albert
Schad, First Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company L, 111th
Infantry Regiment, 28th Division, A.E.F., 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 sheltered
position where a counter fire could be directed upon the
enemy gun, he advanced alone, located the nest, killed
two of the crew with hand grenades, put the others to
flight, and destroyed the gun.
 General Orders No. 50, War Department, 1919
Born: at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross w/OLC (WWI)
SCHAD, ALBERT
(Second Award)
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross (First Oak Leaf Cluster)
is presented to Albert Schad, First Sergeant, U.S. Army,
for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with
Company L, 111th Infantry Regiment, 28th Division,
A.E.F., near La Chene Tondu, France, October 4, 1918.
Sergeant Schad on his own initiative, 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.
 General Orders No. 50, War Department, 1919
Born: at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (WWI)
*SCHAFFNER, FRED C.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Fred C.
Schaffner, Pharmacist's Mate Third Class, U.S. Navy, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving as
Corpsman (Attached), Sixth Regiment (Marines), 2d
Division, A.E.F., during the gas-shell bombardment of
April 13, 1918. After having been gassed himself
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James V.
Schairer, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Medical Detachment, 147th
Infantry Regiment (Attached), 37th Division, A.E.F., near
Montfaucon, 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 dragging the men to a
shell hole, administered effective first aid. A few days
later he was killed in the performance of his duties.
 General Orders No. 20, War Department, 1919
Born: at Benton Harbor, Michigan
Home Town: Toledo, Ohio
SCHALLERT, EDWARD I.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edward I.
Schallert, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Medical Detachment, 30th
Infantry Regiment (Attached), 3d Division, A.E.F., at
Madeleine Farm, France, October 10 - 13, 1918. Although
wounded in the thigh on October 10, Private Schallert
continued to render first aid to the wounded under enemy
fire until wounded a second time by a machine-gun bullet
in the arm.
 General Orders No. No. 24, War Department, 1920
Born: at St. Louis, Missouri
Home Town: St. Louis, Missouri
SCHENCK, ALEXANDER P.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to
Alexander P. Schenck, First Lieutenant (Air Service),
U.S. Army Air Service, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with 49th Aero Squadron, 2d Pursuit
Group, U.S. Army Air Service, A.E.F., 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 maneuvered to an advantageous position.
Lieutenant Schenck immediately left off the combat he
was engaged in and shot down the plane, thereby saving
the life of his comrade.
 General Orders No. No. 138, War Department, 1918
Born: at Greensboro, North Carolina
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Home Town: Plainfield, New Jersey
*SCHENCK, GORDON L.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Gordon
L. Schenck, Second Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 308th
Infantry Regiment, 77th Division, A.E.F., in the Argonne
Forest, near Binarville, France, October 3 - 7, 1918.
While his battalion was surrounded by the enemy,
Lieutenant Schenck, by his heroic conduct, while
repulsing frequent enemy attacks, inspired his command.
Fearlessly exposing himself to fire, he seized his rifle and
ran to the top of a bank in front of his company's position
where he was able to throw hand grenades at the enemy
until killed by an enemy shell.
 General Orders No. No. 19, War Department, 1920
Born: at Brooklyn, New York
Home Town: Brooklyn, New York
SCHERMERHORN, CHARLES EARL
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles
Earl Schermerhorn, Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 328th
Infantry Regiment, 82d Division, A.E.F., near Cornay,
France, October 9 - 10, 1918. After successfully driving
off the enemy his attacking force was counter-attacked
and surrounded. The officers in charge decided to
surrender to the greatly superior numbers, but Lieutenant
Schermerhorn, refusing to do so, made his way to our
lines through deadly enemy fire, although severely
wounded while doing so.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Troy, New York
Home Town: Troy, New York
SCHIANI, ALFRED
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Alfred
Schiani, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary
heroism while serving with the Eighteenth Company,
Fifth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F., 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.
 General Order No. 89, War Department, 1919
Born: at Brooklyn, New York
Home Town: Newark, New Jersey
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)
SCHICK, FRED
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Fred
Schick, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company H, 305th Infantry
Regiment, 77th Division, A.E.F., 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 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 increased
fire from the enemy, but they courageously crawled 25
yards further toward the hostile positions and succeeded
in carrying back the wounded man through the machinegun fire to our lines.
 General Orders 95, War Department, 1919
Born: at Stapleton, Long Island, New York
Home Town: Rosebank, New York
SCHIDE, CLARENCE C.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Clarence
C. Schide, Second Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 114th
Infantry Regiment, 29th Division, A.E.F., near Boisd'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.
 General Orders No. 26, War Department, 1919
Born: at Charles City, Iowa
Home Town: Mason City, Iowa
SCHKODA, THOMAS
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Thomas
Schkoda, Bugler, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Machine-Gun Company, 9th
Infantry Regiment, 2d Division, A.E.F., near Medeah
Ferme, France, October 7, 1918. After having received a
wound in his knee by a machine-gun bullet and a shell
wound in the face, Bugler Schkoda continued his duties as
runner until ordered evacuated by his company
commander.
 General Orders No. 21, War Department, 1919
Born: at Russia
Home Town: New York, New York
SCHLESINGER, ALBERT
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Albert
Schlesinger, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company G, 147th
Infantry Regiment, 37th Division, A.E.F., at BoisDommartin, near Beney, France, October 11, 1918. On
the night of October 11 Sergeant Schlesinger volunteered
to recover the body of an American officer who had been
killed while leading a raiding part, the body being left
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about 50 paces in front of the enemy positions. With a
patrol of six men he proceeded on his mission, meeting
heavy rifle and machine-gun fire. Ordering his men to
retire, he, with one man of his patrol, covered the
retirement, which was successfully accomplished.
Although severely wounded, he continued his covering
fire with automatic rifle and grenades, unassisted, and
eventually reached his own lines.
 General Orders No. 9, War Department, 1923
Born: at Rumania
Home Town: Cincinnati, Ohio
*SCHMELZ, FREDERICK
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Frederick
Schmelz, Cook, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company K, 114th Infantry
Regiment, 29th Division, A.E.F., north of Verdun,
France, October 27, 1918. Cook Schmelz volunteered 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.
 General Orders No. No. 1, War Department, 1926
Born: at New York, New York
Home Town: Jersey City, New Jersey
SCHMIDT, FERDINAND A.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to
Ferdinand A. Schmidt, Private, U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with
Company B, 312th Infantry Regiment, 78th Division,
A.E.F., near Talma Farm, France, October 22, 1918.
When his company's advance had been held up by intense
machine-gun fire, Private Schmidt crawled through a
barrage of hand grenades, 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.
 General Orders No. 35, War Department, 1919
Born: at Newark, New Jersey
Home Town: Newark, New Jersey
SCHMIDT, RUSSELL A.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Russell
A. Schmidt, Captain (Signal Corps), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 108th
Field Signal Battalion, 33d Division, A.E.F., near
Cumieres, France, October 8, 1918. With a detail of five
men, Captain Schmidt was engaged in attempting to lay a
telephone 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
enemy's lines and gave himself up, in order to save the
lives of his men. He was recaptured by our forces later in
the day.
 General Orders 66, War Department, 1919
Born: at Council Bluffs, Iowa
Home Town: Council Bluffs, Iowa
*SCHMITT, EDWARD F.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edward
F. Schmitt, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with
Company L, 306th Infantry Regiment, 77th Division,
A.E.F., near Mont Notre Dame, France, September 10,
1918. Voluntarily accompanying an officer and
noncommissioned officer of his battalion in a search of
the Bois-de-Chandriere for survivors of a battalion which
had been relieved from its position in the line, Private
Schmitt crossed an open field under terrific enemy fire, a
distance of 600 yards, under constant observation of the
enemy, sought and found several survivors, and led them
back to his own lines. The heroic and soldierly conduct of
Private Schmitt and his devotion to his comrades greatly
inspired the men of his battalion. Private Schmitt was
later killed in action while gallantly fighting with his
battalion in the Argonne Forest.
 General Orders No. No. 16, War Department, 1923
Born: at Buffalo, New York
Home Town: Buffalo, New York
SCHMITZ, CHARLES
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles
Schmitz, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company I, 9th Infantry
Regiment, 2d Division, A.E.F., near Tilly, Marie Louise
sector, France, April 14, 1918. During an attack on his
company by superior forces, Private Schmitz advanced
single handed against five Germans who had taken cover
in a shell hole and killed or wounded all of them with an
automatic rifle.
 General Orders No. 126, War Department, 1919
Born: at Trenton, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Saginaw, Michigan
*SCHNEIDER, JOHN G., JR.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John G.
Schneider, Jr., First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for
extraordinary heroism while serving with the Sixth
Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F., in action near
the Forest of Argonne, France, November 1, 1918.
Although he was painfully wounded, First Lieutenant
Schneider continued to advance with his command until
he was wounded a second time.
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 General Order No. 21, War Department, 1919
Born: at St. Joseph, Missouri
Home Town: St. Joseph, Missouri
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)
SCHOOLEY, HARRY T.
*SCHOBERTH, RAYMOND A.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Raymond
A. Schoberth, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 359th
Infantry Regiment, 90th Division, A.E.F., near
Bantheville, France, November 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.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Versailles, Kentucky
Home Town: Versailles, Kentucky
*SCHOEN, KARL JOSEPH
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Karl
Joseph Schoen, First Lieutenant (Air Service), U.S. Army
Air Service, for extraordinary heroism in action while
serving with 139th Aero Squadron, 4th Pursuit Group,
U.S. Army Air Service, A.E.F., near Ancerville, France,
October 10, 1918. While leading a patrol of three
machines, Lieutenant Schoen sighted nine enemy planes,
Fokker type, and immediately attacked them. Although
greatly outnumbered, he destroyed one of the planes and
put the others to flight. He was killed in action October 29
and has been officially credited with destroying seven
enemy aircraft.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: 10/20/1896 at Indianapolis, Indiana
Home Town: Indianapolis, Indiana
SCHOLES, WILLIAM
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William
Scholes, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company C, 131st Infantry
Regiment, 33d Division, A.E.F., at Chipilly Ridge,
France, August 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.
 General Orders No. No. 140, War Department, 1918
Born: at Chicago, Illinois
Home Town: Chicago, Illinois
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Harry T.
Schooley, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company L, 311th
Infantry Regiment, 78th Division, A.E.F., 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 grenades, thereby
enabling his platoon to resume its position.
 General Orders No. 35, War Department, 1919
Born: at Laurel, Maryland
Home Town: Laurel, Maryland
SCHRADER, EDGAR A.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edgar A.
Schrader, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with 2d Field Signal Battalion, 1st
Division, A.E.F., at Berzy-le-Sec, France, July 18 - 21,
1918. Attached to headquarters of the 1st Division as
dispatch rider during the operations at Berzy-le-Sec,
France, Private Schrader courageously and unhesitatingly
passed through areas under steady artillery bombardment
to carry messages whose delivery was of vital necessity to
the success of the attack.
 General Orders No. 126, War Department, 1919
Born: at Oldshasta, California
Home Town: Vacaville, California
SCHREECH, GEORGE WALTER
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George
Walter Schreech, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for
extraordinary heroism while serving with the EightySecond Company, Sixth Regiment (Marines), 2d
Division, A.E.F., in action near Bayonville, France,
November 1, 1918. Corporal Schreech volunteered and
went forward to reconnoiter a ravine infested with hostile
machine-gun and artillery positions, returning with
several prisoners.
 General Order No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Kansas, Illinois
Home Town: Indianapolis, Indiana
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)
SCHROEDEL, JOHN C.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John C.
Schroedel, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company B, 119th Infantry
Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F., near Bellicourt, France,
September 29, 1918. During operations in the region of
Bellicourt, Private Schroedel, unassisted, attacked an
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enemy stronghold and captured two machine-guns and
five prisoners.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Hinckley, Illinois
Home Town: Sherburn, Minnesota
SCHROTH, RAYMOND A.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Raymond
A. Schroth, First Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company E, 311th
Infantry Regiment, 78th Division, A.E.F., near Grand Pre,
France, November 1, 1918. Sergeant Schroth was directed
to lead an attack against an enemy machine-gun nest,
which was impeding the progress of his company.
Reaching a point within 50 feet of the stronghold, he
ordered an attack, and sis 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, combating against the superior
forces until he drove a prisoner back to our lines at the
point of his empty pistol. Despite his desire to provide
safety for his patrol he was the only survivor to return
from the mission.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Trenton, New Jersey
Home Town: Trenton, New Jersey
SCHUCHART, FRANK
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Frank
Schuchart, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company L, 128th Infantry
Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., near Juvigny, France,
August 30, 1918, and in the Argonne Forest, France,
November 8, 1918. During the attack near Juvigny,
Private Schuchart, while acting as runner, repeatedly
exposed himself to severe enemy artillery and machinegun fire. After the attack he voluntarily joined in the work
of clearing the field of wounded under heavy enemy fire.
On November 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 treatment.
Barricourt, France, November 1, 1918. Lieutenant
Schueren, then a sergeant, acting as liaison agent with an
assaulting infantry battalion, 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 battalion were flanked and
silenced. He showed marked bravery constantly inspiring
his men during the attack.
 General Orders 71, War Department, 1919
Born: at Chicago, Illinois
Home Town: Chicago, Illinois
SCHULTHEIS, BERNARD
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Bernard
Schultheis, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Machine-Gun Company,
125th Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., near
Terny-Sorny, 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 enemy
emplacements was friendly fire from a unit not in their
support and acting without orders to cover their advance.
He delivered the message, returned across an open field
swept by enemy machine-guns and thereby made it
possible for the infantry unit to advance 400 meters and
gain its objective.
 General Orders No. No. 124, War Department, 1918
Born: at St. Louis, Michigan
Home Town: Flint, Michigan
SCHULTZ, ARTHUR
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Arthur
Schultz, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company I, 128th Infantry
Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., near Juvigny, north of
Soissons, France, August 30, 1918. Sergeant Schultz
displayed great courage and coolness during an attack in
going forward under heavy fire and firing upon machinegun 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.
 General Orders 95, War Department, 1919
Born: at Liberty, Wisconsin
Home Town: Belmont, Wisconsin
 General Orders No. 20, War Department, 1919
Born: at Menasha, Wisconsin
Home Town: Neenah, Wisconsin
SCHUEREN, DAN E., JR.
*SCHULTZ, CHARLES
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Dan E.
Schueren, Jr., Second Lieutenant (Field Artillery), U.S.
Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving
with 122d Field Artillery, 33d Division, A.E.F., near
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles
Schultz, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company H, 132d Infantry
Regiment, 33d Division, A.E.F., near Forges, France,
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September 26, 1918. While his platoon was being held up
by machine-gun fire, Private Schultz braved the
hazardous fire by going forward and driving out the crew
after which he captured the gun. He died from wounds
received in the exploit.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Chicago, Illinois
Home Town: Chicago, Illinois
subsequently returned to our lines, assisting the wounded
comrade to safety.
 General Orders No. 21, War Department, 1919
Born: at Germany
Home Town: Thompkinsville, New York
SCHULZE, RAYMOND J.
SCHULTZ, FRED M.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Fred M.
Schultz, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company M, 16th Infantry
Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F., 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.
 General Orders No. 23, War Department, 1919
Born: at Mount Clemens, Michigan
Home Town: Mount Clemens, Michigan
SCHULTZ, GEORGE F.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George
F. Schultz, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company E, 16th Infantry
Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F., near Sedan, France,
November 7, 1918. While accompanying his company as
Liaison Agent in the advance, Private Schultz attacked,
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.
 General Orders No. 59, War Department, 1919
Born: at Michigan City, Indiana
Home Town: New Buffalo, Michigan
SCHULZ, FRANK
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Frank
Schulz, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company C, 302d Engineers,
77th Division, A.E.F., near Bazoches, France, August 25 26, 1918. Private Schulz 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
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Raymond
J. Schulze, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with
Section No. 583, Ambulance Service, A.E.F., near
Orvillers-Sorel (Oise), France, August 16, 1918. When
many French and American drivers had been killed or
wounded during an intense bombardment on a dressing
station, Private Schulze immediately went to their
assistance but received wounds himself which will make
him a cripple for life.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Home Town: Cedar Rapids, Iowa
SCHUMACHER, MAX
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Max
Schumacher, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company I, 60th
Infantry Regiment, 5th Division, A.E.F., at Clery-le- Petit,
France, November 5, 1918. When the advance of his
company was held up by enemy machine-gun fire, Private
Schumacher, 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 bridgehead.
 General Orders 98, War Department, 1919
Born: at Brenham, Texas
Home Town: Brenham, Texas
SCHUMAKER, FRANCIS X.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Francis
X. Schumaker, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with
Company K, 148th Infantry Regiment, 37th Division,
A.E.F., near Hearne, Belgium, November 3, 1918. In the
face of terrific machine-gun and artillery fire, First
Lieutenant Schumaker gave valuable assistance in the
constructions of a log bridge over the Scheldt River,
which enabled his battalion to cross and establish itself in
its objective. He remained with his company after being
wounded until he was forced to be evacuated.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Dayton, Ohio
Home Town: Dayton, Ohio
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*SCHWAB, VINCENT M.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Vincent
M. Schwab, Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for
extraordinary heroism while serving with the Eighth
Company, Fifth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.,
in action at Chateau-Thierry, France, June 6, 1918. Killed
in action, Sergeant Schwab gave the supreme proof of that
extraordinary heroism which will serve as an example to
hitherto untried troops.
 General Order No. 110, War Department, 1918
Born: at Germany
Home Town: St. Louis, Missouri
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)
Schwarzwaelder remained in an exposed place
administering first aid to a wounded officer and two
soldiers throughout a heavy barrage of gas shells and high
explosives after his platoon had withdrawn from the
position. He had the wounded men removed to a less
exposed place and remained with them until they were
evacuated.
 General Orders No. No. 46, War Department, 1920
Born: at Brooklyn, New York
Home Town: Lake Mahopac, New York
SCHWEGLER, JOHN W.
SCHWANKE, OTTO A.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Otto A.
Schwanke, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with
Company B, 47th Infantry Regiment, 4th Division,
A.E.F., at Sergy, France, August 1, 1918. Private First
Class Schwanke displayed the greatest devotion to duty,
loyalty, and courage by repeatedly volunteering, night and
day, to carry messages under the heaviest machine-gun
and shell fire from his battalion commander to the
company commanders, thereby maintaining efficient
liaison at all times.
 General Orders No. 21, War Department, 1919
Born: at Rockland, Wisconsin
Home Town: Potter, Wisconsin
SCHWARTZ, BENJAMIN
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Benjamin
Schwartz, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company I, 38th Infantry
Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F., during the attack on Hill
253 north of Cierges, France, October 8 - 9, 1918. Private
Schwartz carried numerous messages over routes swept
by heavy machine-gun and artillery fire. Due to his
personal heroism when exposed to heavy fire, his
company commander
was
able
to
maintain
communication with the battalion at all times during the
attack.
 General Orders No. 60, War Department, 1920
Born: at New York, New York
Home Town: Brooklyn, New York
SCHWARZWAELDER, CHRISTIAN ALLEN
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Christian
Allen Schwarzwaelder, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S.
Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving
with 21st Machine-Gun Battalion, 7th Division, A.E.F.,
near Vieville. France, November 1, 1918. Lieutenant
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John W.
Schwegler, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company C, 107th
Infantry Regiment, 27th Division, A.E.F., 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.
 General Orders 81, War Department, 1919
Born: at New York, New York
Home Town: New York, New York
SCHWER, HENRY G.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Henry G.
Schwer, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company B, 119th Infantry
Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F., near Bellicourt, France,
September 29 - 30, 1918. During an attack by his
regiment Private Schwer was wounded, but continued his
work as stretcher bearer throughout the night, refusing to
be evacuated while able to render assistance to his
comrades.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Falmouth, Kentucky
Home Town: Fairfax, Iowa
SCHWIEN, EDWIN E.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edwin E.
Schwien, Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with 7th Infantry
Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F., on Hill 241, between
Cierges and Romagne, France, October 4, 1918. On the
morning of October 4, 1918, captain Schwien led the first
wave of his company in an attack on Hill 241, north of
Cierges. Early in the attack the entire company advanced
in the face of terrific shell and machine gun fire. Owing to
the severity of the fire the attack was held up on the south
side of the hill. Captain Schwien then personally led a
small reconnaissance party over the enemy slope, during
the performance of which he was severely wounded, but
when carried back t our front lines and while lying
prostrate on the ground, being unable to walk, he
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continued to command his company and so directed the
disposition of his command that another counterattack
was prevented. Having organized his position he was
carried to the first-aid station. His brilliant leadership
under fire and his dedication to duty after having been
seriously wounded were an inspiration to those who
served under him.
 General Orders No. No. 3, War Department, 1929
Born: at St. Joseph, Missouri
Home Town: St. Joseph, Missouri
*SCHWING, FRED
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Fred
Schwing, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with
Company I, 112th Infantry Regiment, 28th Division,
A.E.F., near Montblainville, France, September 28, 1918.
Despite a concentration of enemy machine-gun and rifle
fire, Private Schwing, together with Sergeant Small of his
company, left the protection of the trenches, and in full
view of the enemy advanced across an open space for a
distance of 75 yards, rescued a wounded soldier and
carried him to shelter. The bravery and devotion to duty
thus displayed greatly inspired and encouraged the
members of their command, inciting them to still greater
endeavors.
 General Orders No. No. 16, War Department, 1923
Born: at Warren, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Warren, Pennsylvania
SCHWING, JAMES ALBERT
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James
Albert Schwing, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army,
for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with
118th Infantry Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F., near
Montbrehain, France, October 8, 1918. With two soldiers
First Lieutenant Schwing attacked a machine-gun nest of
four guns and about 40 Germans. By the efficient use of
grenades and automatic rifles the Germans were forced to
surrender, thereby allowing the company to continue the
advance.
 General Orders No. 35, War Department, 1919
Born: at Augusta, Georgia
Home Town: Spartanburg, South Carolina
SCIALABBA, IGNAZIO
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Ignazio
Scialabba, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company K, 319th
Infantry Regiment, 80th Division, A.E.F., near
Immecourt, France, November 1, 1918. Corporal
Scialabba crawled 300 yards alone, outflanked a machinegun, killed four and captured three of the crew. Although
wounded by "shell fragment, he refused to go to the rear.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Italy
Home Town: Mount Oliver, Pennsylvania
*SCIALABBA, JOSEPH
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Joseph
Scialabba, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company C, 4th Infantry
Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F., near Cunel, France,
October 13, 1918. From an exposed outpost position,
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 magazines were exhausted, whereupon he
resorted to rifle fire. This gallant soldier was killed in
action two days later.
 General Orders 89, War Department, 1919
Born: at Italy
Home Town: Butler, Pennsylvania
SCIONTI, LOUIS
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Louis
Scionti, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company F, 47th Infantry
Regiment, 4th Division, A.E.F., near Bazoches, France,
August 9, 1918. Responding to a call for volunteers to
destroy a hostile machine-gun, Sergeant Scionti, with two
other soldiers, boldly went forward through machine-gun
fire and accomplished this mission.
 General Orders No. 46, War Department, 1919
Born: at Italy
Home Town: Boston, Massachusetts
SCLAFONI, ANTHONY
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Anthony
Sclafoni, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company A, 105th Infantry
Regiment, 27th Division, A.E.F., near Ronssoy, France,
September 29, 1918. While the advance against the
Hindenburg 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.
 General Orders No. 32, War Department, 1919
Born: at New York, New York
Home Town: New York, New York
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SCOBY, OTIS C.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Otis C.
Scoby, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company F, 7th Engineers, 5th
Division, A.E.F., near Brieulles, France, November 2 - 4,
1918. While making a daylight reconnaissance of the
Canal Est, Sergeant Scoby 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.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at St. Francis, Kansas
Home Town: St. Francis, Kansas
 General Orders No. 8, War Department, 1935
Born: at New York, New York
Home Town: New York, New York
*SCOTT, EDWARD W.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edward
W. Scott, First Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company L, 107th
Infantry Regiment, 27th Division, A.E.F., near Ronssoy,
France, September 29, 1918. First Sergeant Scott 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 continued to advance until he was killed.
 General Orders No. 20, War Department, 1919
Born: at Elberon, New Jersey
Home Town: Westchester, New York
*SCOTT, ALBERT E.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Albert E.
Scott, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company H, 101st Infantry
Regiment, 26th Division, A.E.F., in Trugny Woods,
northwest of Chateau-Thierry, France, July 23, 1918,
during the Aisne-Marne offensive. Private Scott, an
automatic rifleman, voluntarily posted himself on an
exposed flank to cover a means of approach of an enemy
attacking party. Absolutely alone, he opened fire on the
enemy, killing and wounding many and fully stopping the
flank attack before he himself was killed by a sniper's
bullet. By his heroic act he saved the company a great
many casualties and assured the maintenance of the
perilous position.
SCOTT, JOHN F.
 General Orders No. No. 12, War Department, 1920
Born: at Boston, Massachusetts
Home Town: Brookline, Massachusetts
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John F.
Scott, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 119th
Infantry Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F., at St. Souplet,
France, October 11, 1918. Discovering that the right flank
of his battalion was exposed and unprotected, Lieutenant
Scott, with utter disregard of his own danger, made a
personal reconnaissance of the exposed flank under heavy
enemy fire. Returning to his company he reported the
situation to his company commander and was given two
small platoons to form a flank guard. Under withering
machine-gun fire of the enemy, Lieutenant Scott
successfully organized his position and by his fearlessness
and indomitable courage so inspired his men that they
held their ground, thus preventing a break-through that
might have been fatal to his regiment.
SCOTT, DAVID S.
 General Orders No. 6, War Department, 1931
Born: at Lucama, North Carolina
Home Town: Lucama, North Carolina
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to David S.
Scott, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company I, 105th Infantry
Regiment, 27th Division, A.E.F., east of Ronssoy, France,
September 27 & 29, 1918. During the advance when his
platoon was halted by heavy fire, Sergeant Scott worked
his way forward alone, and with rifle and grenade fire,
attacked and put out of action an enemy machine-gun
post. His action enabled his company to continue the
advance. Later the same day he led a small detachment
forward to a dangerous flanking position, engaged the
enemy, and drove them back. On September 29, Sergeant
Scott assisted in carrying a wounded soldier through an
exposed area under heavy fire to a place of safety.
SCOTT, JOHN S.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John S.
Scott, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company A, 26th Infantry
Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F., near Soissons, France on
July 20, 1918. When that portion of the line of which he
was a part was violently attacked on July 20, 1918, near
Soissons, Private Scott held his post and repulsed the
enemy.
 General Orders No. No. 132, War Department, 1918
Born: at Glassport, Pennsylvania
Home Town: New Eagle, Pennsylvania
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SCOTT, MILTON R.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Milton R.
Scott, Gunnery Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for
extraordinary heroism while serving with the Seventeenth
Company, Fifth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.,
in action near St. Etienne, France, October 4, 1918. After
being severely wounded Gunnery Sergeant Scott
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.
 General Order No. 35, War Department, 1919
Born: at La Monte, Missouri
Home Town: La Monte, Missouri
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)
SCOTT, REGNOLL C.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Regnoll
C. Scott, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company L, 305th Infantry
Regiment, 77th Division, A.E.F., in the Argonne Forest,
France, October 3, 1918. Although himself severely
wounded, Private Scott assisted in caring for wounded
comrades, 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.
 General Orders No. 44, War Department, 1919
Born: at Denver, Colorado
Home Town: Ione, Washington
SCUDELLARI, PIETRO
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Pietro
Scudellari, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company G, 16th Infantry
Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F., near Soissons, France,
July 18, 1918. Knowing that the enemy had captured a
wounded member of his company, Private Scudellari with
two others advanced across dangerous ground to a barn,
where they routed the enemy captors and carried back
their comrade to safety.
 General Orders No. No. 35, War Department, 1920
Born: at Italy
Home Town: Springfield, Massachusetts
gas and high-explosive shell bombardment to the front
line.
 General Orders No. 32, War Department, 1919
Born: at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
SEAGRAVES, CHARLES
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles
Seagraves, Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 7th
Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F., 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
platoon'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.
 General Orders 98, War Department, 1919
Born: at Akersville, Kentucky
Home Town: Nashville, Tennessee
*SEAGRAVES, VICTOR L.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Victor L.
Seagraves, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Scout Platoon, 1st
Battalion, 139th Infantry Regiment, 35th Division,
A.E.F., 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 performance
of this heroic act.
 General Orders 81, War Department, 1919
Born: at Jefferson County, Kansas
Home Town: Oskaloosa, Kansas
SEALIE, MITCHELL J.
SCULLY, GEORGE F.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George
F. Scully, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company A, 4th Infantry
Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F., near Grand Ballois Farm,
France, July 14 - 15, 1918. After being badly gassed,
Private Scully continued to carry messages through heavy
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Mitchell
J. Sealie, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company K, 167th Infantry
Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F., northeast of ChateauThierry, France, July 26 - 27, 1918. Although seriously
wounded during the advance near Croix Rouge Farm,
Sergeant Sealie nevertheless continued in the attack under
heavy enemy fire from artillery and machine-guns,
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thereby setting to the men of his command an example of
exceptional bravery and devotion to duty.
 General Orders No. 126, War Department, 1919
Born: at Carbon Hill, Alabama
Home Town: Birmingham, Alabama
*SEAMON, ALEXANDER R.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to
Alexander R. Seamon, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S.
Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving
with 138th Infantry Regiment, 35th Division, A.E.F., near
Charpentry, France, September 26, 1918. With a combat
patrol, Lieutenant Seamon passed through our own
weakened barrage and through a heavy enemy barrage,
penetrating the enemy line to a depth of about two
kilometers, entering the environs of Charpentry and
capturing a German headquarters detachment of a dozen
officers and men, together with valuable artillery maps
showing the location of enemy batteries. Returning to his
command, he organized his men and advanced again
against a heavily manned and fortified machine-gun nest
near Charpentry-Eclisfontaine Road, meeting his death in
the advance.
 General Orders No. No. 13, War Department, 1923
Born: at Rolla, Missouri
Home Town: Deming, New Mexico
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.
 General Orders No. No. 143, War Department, 1918
Born: at Brooklyn, New York
Home Town: Brooklyn, New York
SEAY, MILO B.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Milo B.
Seay, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company I, 30th Infantry
Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F., 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.
 General Orders No. No. 44, War Department, 1918
Born: at Columbia, South Carolina
Home Town: New York, New York
SECOR, JOHN H.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Einar W.
Seastrand, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Medical Detachment,
Company G, 9th Infantry Regiment (Attached), 2d
Division, A.E.F., near Medeah Ferme, France. Private
Seastrand displayed exceptional courage and devotion to
duty by rendering first aid to wounded soldiers under the
most hazardous circumstances, many times braving
machine-gun-swept fields in the performance of his duty.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John H.
Secor, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company M, 310th Infantry
Regiment, 78th Division, A.E.F., near St. Juvin, France,
October 16, 1918. Having been painfully wounded in the
foot, Sergeant Secor 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 example to the other members
of the platoon, many of whom were under fire for the first
time.
 General Orders No. 21, War Department, 1919
Born: at Cheyenne, North Dakota
Home Town: Greeley, Colorado
 General Orders No. No. 145, War Department, 1918
Born: at Newark, New Jersey
Home Town: Pearl River, New York
SEAVER, ARTHUR F.
SEDUSKY, ROBERT
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Arthur F.
Seaver, First Lieutenant (Air Service), U.S. Army Air
Service, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving
with 27th Aero Squadron, 1st Pursuit Group, U.S. Army
Air Service, A.E.F., 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
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Robert
Sedusky, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Machine-Gun Company, 16th
Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F., south of
Soissons, France, July 21, 1918. After reaching his
objective, Sergeant Sedusky took command of scattered
groups, reorganized them, and prepared the position for
defense. Although under fire from three directions, he
fearlessly exposed himself to this fire in order to direct the
defense of the position. On October 9, north of Exermont,
this noncommissioned officer fearlessly led his section
through machine-gun fire to position on Hill 272.
SEASTRAND, EINAR W.
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 General Orders No. No. 39, War Department, 1920
Born: at Greenwich, Connecticut
Home Town: Stamford, Connecticut
 General Orders No. 32, War Department, 1919
Born: at Camp Point, Illinois
Home Town: Clayton, Illinois
SEELER, WILFRED
SEIBEL, HERMAN F.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Wilfred
Seeler, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Medical
Detachment, 125th Infantry Regiment (Attached), 32d
Division, A.E.F., southwest of Fismes, France, August 5,
1918. During the forward movement 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 Private First Class Seeler disregarded all
possibilities of personal injuries and remained upon the
field until he had administered first aid to all his fallen
comrades.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Herman
F. Seibel, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company D, 120th Infantry
Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F., near Bellicourt, France,
September 29, 1918. With eight other soldiers,
comprising the company headquarters detachment,
Private Seibel assisted his company commander in
cleaning out the enemy dugouts along a canal and
capturing 242 prisoners.
 General Orders No. No. 117, War Department, 1918
Born: at Canada
Home Town: Detroit, Michigan
SEELINGER, HARRY R.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Harry R.
Seelinger, First Lieutenant (Medical Corps), U.S. Army,
for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with
317th Infantry Regiment (Attached), 80th Division,
A.E.F., at Nantillois, France, October 5, 1918. During an
attack made by two companies of the 3d Battalion, 320th
Infantry, from the Bois-du-Fays, Lieutenant Seelinger
with his medical detachment accompanied the troops and
opened a first-aid station in an old cellar, with no
overhead cover, remaining there under an intense barrage
of enemy high-explosive shell and shrapnel fire until
ordered to retire, working continuously from 9 a.m. until
6 p.m. caring for the wounded with great devotion and
rare bravery. His coolness and utter disregard for his own
safety under terrific enemy fire encouraged the wounded
and raised the morale of his men to a high pitch.
 General Orders No. 9, War Department, 1923
Born: at Erie, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Norfolk, Virginia
SEIBEL, ALBERT
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Albert
Seibel, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Medical Detachment, 55th
Infantry Regiment (Attached), 7th Division, A.E.F., 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 machine-gun fire.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Sellersburg, Indiana
Home Town: Sellersburg, Indiana
SEIBERLING, PAUL A.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Paul A.
Seiberling, Second Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 9th
Machine-Gun Battalion, 3d Division, A.E.F., near
Madeleine Farm, France, October 16, 1918. Lieutenant
Seiberling, with a comrade, exposed himself to heavy
enemy machine-gun fire in crawling forward in advance
of our lines to rescue a wounded soldier. The wounded
man was lying in a shell hole about 100 yards in advance
of our lines. The rescuers were subject to enemy machinegun fire from the time they left our lines until they
returned.
 General Orders No. No. 53, War Department, 1920
Born: at Jonesboro, Indiana
Home Town: Jonesboro, Indiana
SEIDEL, THOMAS
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Thomas
Seidel, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company G, 26th Infantry
Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F., near Soissons, France,
July 19, 1918. With two other soldiers Private Seidel
rushed a machine-gun position, killed the crew, and
captured the gun in order to make the advance of his
platoon possible.
 General Orders No. No. 132, War Department, 1918
Born: at Greenwood, Wisconsin
Home Town: Neenah, Wisconsin
SEIDERS, CLIFFORD, M.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Clifford,
M. Seiders, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Machine-Gun Company,
314th Infantry Regiment, 79th Division, A.E.F., near
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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 remaining twelve,
bringing in with him three light machine guns. Later in
the same day, he captured ten of the enemy and five
machine guns.
 General Orders No. 46, War Department, 1919
Born: at Easton, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
SEIDERS, WALTER H.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Walter H.
Seiders, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company B, 16th
Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F., south of
Soissons, France, July 20, 1918. After three others had
been killed in the attempt, Private Seiders voluntarily
carried a very important message to advance line
positions. He passed over terrain exposed to heavy
artillery and machine-gun fire, and delivered his message.
The delivering of the message was vitally important to the
success of the operation.
 General Orders No. No. 35, War Department, 1920
Born: at Easton, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
SEIGLER, WILLIAM
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William
Seigler, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company A, 146th Infantry
Regiment, 37th Division, A.E.F., near Ivoiry, France,
September 28, 1918. Private Seigler repeatedly
volunteered and carried messages under heavy enemy
bombardment until he was severely wounded.
 General Orders No. 59, War Department, 1919
Born: at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Harry J.
Selby, Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with 18th Infantry
Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F., near Exermont, France,
October 4, 1918. Captain Selby led his battalion in the
attack through heavy artillery and machine-gun fire until
killed by a machine-gun bullet. On one occasion he
opened fire upon an enemy machine-gun nest with his
pistol, thus drawing its fire while others made a successful
flank attack.
 General Orders No. No. 39, War Department, 1920
Born: at Ivory, Maryland
Home Town: Ivory, Maryland
SELFE, CARTER C.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Carter C.
Selfe, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company K, 26th Infantry
Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F., near Cantigny, France,
May 27, 1918. During an enemy attack on his position
Corporal Selfe, although subjected to most terrific
artillery bombardment and heavy -machine gun fire, held
the position and conducted the fire of his squad until all
the members had become casualties. Although he was
severely wounded, he took the one remaining automatic
rifle and rushed to the assistance of a near-by automatic
rifle post where the enemy was about to penetrate our
lines. Although again wounded, he refused to be
evacuated until after the enemy had been repulsed. His
gallant conduct was a material factor in the successful
defense of the position.
 General Orders No. No. 15, War Department, 1921
Born: at Castlewood, Virginia
Home Town: Castlewood, Virginia
SELL, HERMAN M.
SEITZ, LESTER EARL
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Lester
Earl Seitz, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary
heroism while serving with the Forty-Third Company,
Fifth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F., in action
near Blanc Mont, France, October 3 - 5, 1918. After being
struck in the leg by shrapnel, Private Seitz continued to
act as stretcher bearer for two days and nights under
heavy artillery and machine- gun fire, carrying wounded
comrades to the first-aid station.
 General Order No. 46, War Department, 1919
Born: at Fincastle, Ohio
Home Town: McArthur, Ohio
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)
*SELBY, HARRY J.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Herman
M. Sell, First Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company A, 306th
Infantry Regiment, 77th Division, A.E.F., in La Cendriere
Woods, near Vauxcere, 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 sis 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 returned to his company
with information of vital importance.
 General Orders No. 99, War Department, 1918
Born: at Brooklyn, New York
Home Town: Seaford, New York
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SELLERS, CECIL G.
SELLERS, WILLIAM EDMOND
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Cecil G.
Sellers, First Lieutenant (Air Service), U.S. Army Air
Service, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving
with 27th Aero Squadron, 1st Pursuit Group, U.S. Army
Air Service, A.E.F., near Longuyon, France, September
16, 1918. Starting on a very important bombing mission
with five other planes, as pilot First Lieutenant Sellers
went on alone when the other five machines were forced
to turn back. On crossing the enemy lines he was 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 attack, but fighting them off they
reached our lines with valuable information after a fight
lasting 38 minutes.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William
Edmond Sellers, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company I, 118th
Infantry Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F., near Brancourt,
France, October 8, 1918. While his platoon was
advancing Sergeant Sellers, 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 causalities.
 General Orders No. No. 123, War Department, 1918
Born: at Dyersburg, Tennessee
Home Town: Memphis, Tennessee
SELLERS, GUY E.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Guy E.
Sellers, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company E, 38th
Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F., near Moulin,
France, July 15, 1918. Private Sellers carried numerous
messages over routes swept by enemy rifle and machinegun fire. Due to his individual heroism when exposed to
heavy fire, his platoon commander was able to learn of
the plan of action at a very important time during the
powerful enemy offensive across the Marne.
 General Orders No. No. 24, War Department, 1920
Born: at Jackson, Ohio
Home Town: Sparta, Michigan
SELLERS, JAMES MCB
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James
McB Sellers, First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for
extraordinary heroism while serving with the Eightieth
Company, Sixth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division,
A.E.F., in action June 6, 1918, at Bouresches, France. At
a critical period of the attack, First Lieutenant Sellers 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
bombardment of high-explosive and gas shells. Although
seriously wounded while making the trip, he successfully
executed his mission.
 General Order No. 126, War Department, 1918
Born: at Lexington, Missouri
Home Town: Lexington, Missouri
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)
 General Orders 81, War Department, 1919
Born: at Chesterfield, South Carolina
Home Town: Chesterfield, South Carolina
SELTZER, MAX
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Max
Seltzer, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company M, 16th Infantry
Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F., near Fleville, France,
October 4, 1918. In the attack launched along the Aire
River, Corporal Seltzer, single handed, silenced an enemy
machine gun that was causing casualties in his company.
He was severely wounded on October 9 while leading his
squad in an attack on an enemy strong point.
 General Orders No. No. 35, War Department, 1920
Born: at Russia
Home Town: Brooklyn, New York
SEMBERTRANT, FRANK
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Frank
Sembertrant, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with
Machine-Gun Company, 363d Infantry Regiment, 91st
Division, A.E.F., 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 offered a most stubborn resistance to the
enemy despite the fact that his sergeant had been killed
and is gun damaged by the heavy fire. He continued until
one gunner had been killed and the fire from another gun
silenced.
 General Orders No. 44, War Department, 1919
Born: at San Francisco, California
Home Town: San Francisco, California
SEMMES, HARRY HODGES
(First Award)
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Harry
Hodges Semmes, Captain (Armor), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Tank
Corps, A.E.F., near Xivray, France, September 12, 1918.
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During the operations along the Rupt de Mad, Captain
Semmes's tank fell into the water and was completely
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 machinegun fire.
 General Orders No. 35, War Department, 1919
Born: 1/18/1892 at Washington, D.C.
Home Town: Washington, D.C.
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross w/OLC (WWI),
Distinguished Service Cross w/2nd OLC (WWII)
SEMMES, HARRY HODGES
(Second Award)
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross (First Oak Leaf Cluster)
is presented to Harry Hodges Semmes, Captain (Armor),
U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while
serving with Tank Corps, A.E.F., near Vauquois, France,
September 26, 1918. Captain Semmes left his tank under
severe rifle fire and personally reconnoitered a passage
for his tank across the German trenches, remaining
dismounted until the last tank had passed. While so
engaged he was severely wounded.
 General Orders No. 35, War Department, 1919
Born: 1/18/1892 at Washington, D.C.
Home Town: Washington, D.C.
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (WWI), Distinguished
Service Cross w/2nd OLC (WWII)
SEMPLE, FRANK J.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Frank J.
Semple, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company I, 310th Infantry
Regiment, 78th Division, A.E.F., near Grand Pre, France,
November 1, 1918. Under heavy machine-gun fire,
Private Semple, 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.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Rochester, New York
Home Town: Rochester, New York
SENAY, CHARLES T.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles
T. Senay, Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 28th
Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F., near Ploisy,
south of Soissons, France, July 19, 1918. Captain Senay
displayed inspiring courage and leadership under heavy
fire during the capture of Ploisy and while reorganizing
units and repelling a counterattack.
Home Town: New London, Connecticut
SERNA, MARCELINO
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to
Marcelino Serna, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company B, 355th
Infantry Regiment, 89th Division, A.E.F., near Flirey,
France, September 12, 1918. Private Serna displayed
exceptional coolness and courage in single handed
charging and capturing 24 Germans.
 General Orders No. 27, War Department, 1919
Born: at Mexico
Home Town: Fort Morgan, Colorado
SESSIONS, HARRY C.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Harry C.
Sessions, Second Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 372d
Infantry Regiment, 93d Division, A.E.F., near Bussy
Farm, France, September 28 - 29, 1918. Although he was
on duty in the rear, Second Lieutenant Sessions joined his
battalion and was directed by his battalion 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 machinegun 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.
 General Orders No. 13, War Department, 1919
Born: at Oakland, California
Home Town: Oakland, California
SESSIONS, HARRY V.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Harry V.
Sessions, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Battery D, 76th Field
Artillery, 3d Division, A.E.F., during the Meuse-Argonne
offensive, France, October 5 - November 11, 1918. When
his battery, in direct support of the Infantry in front of
Romagne, suffered 35 percent casualties, Sergeant
Sessions continually exposed himself to violent artillery
and machine-gun fire in order to maintain the morale of
his section. Wounded early in November, he concealed
this fact and although suffering greatly continued
effectively to command his section, and refused to be
relieved until after the armistice when he collapsed and
was ordered evacuated.
 General Orders No. 8, War Department, 1934
Born: at Walesville, New York
Home Town: Rome, New York
 General Orders No. No. 117, War Department, 1918
Born: at Norwich, Connecticut
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SETTLE, FRANK J.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Frank J.
Settle, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Battery E, 12th Field
Artillery, 2d Division, A.E.F., near Thiaucourt, France,
September 12, 1918. While acting as No. 1 of the fourth
piece, Private Settle continued in the service 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 assisted in carrying
the dead and wounded and acted in his new capacity until
the infantry attained their objective.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Blue Creek, West Virginia
Home Town: Blue Creek, West Virginia
SEVALIA, WALTER S.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Walter S.
Sevalia, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company F, 7th Engineers,
5th Division, A.E.F., near Brieulles, France, November 3,
1918. Corporal Sevalia swam the Meuse River with a
cable for a pontoon bridge, under direct machine-gun fire.
Later he carried a cable for another bridge over the Est
Canal, across an open field covered by enemy machineguns. Here he was wounded by a machine-gun bullet, but
returned carrying a message of great importance.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Ashland, Wisconsin
Home Town: Brule, Wisconsin
SEWALL, SUMNER
(First Award)
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Sumner
Sewall, First Lieutenant (Air Service), U.S. Army Air
Service, for repeated acts of extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with 95th Aero Squadron, 1st Pursuit
Group, U.S. Army Air Service, A.E.F., near Menil-laTour, France, June 3, 1918, and near Landres-St.Georges, France, October 13, 1918. On June 3, Lieutenant
Sewall with two other pilots attacked a formation of sis
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.
 General Orders No. 32, War Department, 1919
Born: 6/17/1897 at Bath, Maine
Home Town: Bath, Maine
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross w/OLC (WWI)
SEWALL, SUMNER
(Second Award)
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross (First Oak Leaf Cluster)
is presented to Sumner Sewall, First Lieutenant (Air
Service), U.S. Army Air Service, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with 95th Aero Squadron,
1st Pursuit Group, U.S. Army Air Service, A.E.F., near
Rocourt, France, July 7, 1918. Lieutenant Sewall
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 passed through his clothing.
 General Orders No. 32, War Department, 1919
Born: at Bath, Maine
Home Town: Bath, Maine
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (WWI)
*SEXTON, FRED
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Fred
Sexton, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company L, 26th Infantry
Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F., south of Soissons, France,
July 18, 1918. Sergeant Sexton exposed himself to heavy
machine-gun fire while leading his platoon in an attack on
a machine-gun position near Missy-aux-Bois. Although
wounded in the leg by a machine-gun bullet, he continued
to command the platoon until again wounded on the
following day.
 General Orders No. No. 24, War Department, 1920
Born: at Point Rock, Tennessee
Home Town: Oneida, Tennessee
*SEXTON, FRED H.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Fred H.
Sexton, Second Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 113th
Infantry Regiment, 29th Division, A.E.F., near Molleville
Farm, France, October 17, 1918. During the thickest of
the fight in the attack on Molleville Farm Lieutenant
Sexton set out alone to locate enemy machine-gun
positions. While on this mission he was killed.
 General Orders No. 32, War Department, 1919
Born: at Union, South Carolina
Home Town: Union, South Carolina
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SEXTON, FRED LEO
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Fred Leo
Sexton, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary
heroism while serving with the Eighty-Second Company,
Sixth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F., 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 fourteen prisoners.
 General Order No. 35, War Department, 1919
Born: at Osage, Iowa
Home Town: Osage, Iowa
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)
*SEYMOUR, QUINCY R.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Quincy
R. Seymour, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company F, 353d
Infantry Regiment, 89th Division, A.E.F., in the Bois-deBarricourt, 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.
 General Orders 89, War Department, 1919
Born: at Rantoul, Kansas
Home Town: Rantoul, Kansas
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
machine-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.
 General Orders No. 59, War Department, 1919
Born: at Marion, Kansas
Home Town: Marion, Kansas
SHAHWOOD, SOLOMON
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Solomon
Shahwood, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company A, 305th Infantry
Regiment, 77th Division, A.E.F., near Carrefour-deMeurrussons, France, September 27, 1918. After his
company had taken shelter from the enfilading machinegun 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.
 General Orders No. 44, War Department, 1919
Born: at Syria
Home Town: Buffalo, New York
SHADRICK, BART L.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Bart L.
Shadrick, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company E, 357th Infantry
Regiment, 90th Division, A.E.F., near Fey- en-Haye,
France, September 12, 1918. When a part of his company
was held up by machine-gun fire Private Shadrick, 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.
 General Orders No. No. 128, War Department, 1918
Born: at Columbia, Missouri
Home Town: Sapulpa, Oklahoma
SHALLENBERGER, HUGH D., JR.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Hugh D.
Shallenberger, Jr., Second Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S.
Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving
with 56th Infantry Regiment, 7th Division, A.E.F., 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 Shallenberger continued in the advance until
he was killed by the explosion of a shell.
 General Orders No. 32, War Department, 1919
Born: at Vanderbilt, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Vanderbilt, Pennsylvania
SHAMANSKI, WALTER A.
SHAHAN, WINFIELD F.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Winfield
F. Shahan, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company M, 139th
Infantry Regiment, 35th Division, A.E.F., in the Meuse-
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Walter A.
Shamanski, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with
Headquarters Company, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d
Division, A.E.F., at Vaux, France, July 1, 1918. Having
entered a cellar to install his telephone, Private First Class
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Shamanski was attacked by 11 of the enemy, of whom he
killed two and took nine prisoners, single- handed.
 General Orders No. 99, War Department, 1918
Born: at Mount Carmel, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Mount Carmel, Pennsylvania
SHANAHAN, EDWARD T.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edward
T. Shanahan, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company I, 165th
Infantry Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F., in the face of
violent artillery and machine-gun fire near Sergy and
Seringes, France, on July 28, 1918. Sergeant Shanahan
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.
 General Orders No. No. 108, War Department, 1918
Born: at Liberty, Wisconsin
Home Town: Manville, New Jersey
SHANE, WILLIAM M.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William
M. Shane, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company I, 111th
Infantry Regiment, 28th Division, A.E.F., near Le Chene
Tondu, France. October 1, 1918. Seeing the commanding
officer 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 officer. After a severe struggle he managed
to drag him to a place of safety.
 General Orders No. 50, War Department, 1919
Born: at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
*SHANKLE, VANCE C.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Vance C.
Shankle, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company K, 118th Infantry
Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F., near St. Martin Revere,
France, October 17, 1918. When the advance 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.
 General Orders 87, War Department, 1919
Born: at Albermarle, North Carolina
Home Town: Concord, North Carolina
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 11th
Infantry Regiment, 5th Division, A.E.F., 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.
 General Orders No. 20, War Department, 1919
Born: at Rome, Georgia
Home Town: Rome, Georgia
SHANNON, FRED B.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Fred B.
Shannon, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company K, 117th Infantry
Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F., near Geneve and
Premont, France, October 7 - 20, 1918. Throughout the
engagement Sergeant Shannon led his platoon with great
bravery and distinction, participating constantly 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
company 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.
 General Orders No. 44, War Department, 1919
Born: at Fall River, Tennessee
Home Town: Signal Mountain, Tennessee
*SHANNON, JAMES A.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James A.
Shannon, Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 112th
Infantry Regiment, 28th Division, A.E.F., near ChatelChehery, France, October 5 - 6, 1918, Lieutenant Colonel
Shannon 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 information
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 necessary inspiration to an
exhausted command.
 General Orders No. No. 130, War Department, 1918
Born: at Granite Falls, Minnesota
Home Town: Duluth, Minnesota
*SHANNON, JOHN (AKA: JOHN P. SULLIVAN)
*SHANKLIN, ALMERON W.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Almeron
W. Shanklin, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John
Shannon, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company A, 9th Machine-
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Gun Battalion, 3d Division, A.E.F., near Jaulgonne,
France, July 23, 1918. Private Shannon heroically worked
alone, exposed to heavy enemy fire, helping wounded to
shelter. He carried water for wounded exposed to sniper
fire. When himself severely wounded he refused
attention, directing the other wounded be removed.
 General Orders No. No. 24, War Department, 1920
Born: at Newport, Kentucky
Home Town: Newport, Kentucky
SHANTZ, JOSEPH E.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Joseph E.
Shantz, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 131st
Infantry Regiment, 33d Division, A.E.F., near
Consenvoye, France, October 13, 1918. Although
seriously wounded in the head by shrapnel, 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.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Wilmette, Illinois
SHAPIRO, ELI R.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Eli R.
Shapiro, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company D, 132d Infantry
Regiment, 33d Division, A.E.F., near Forges, France,
September 26, 1918. After having been severely
wounded, Corporal Shapiro continued to lead his squad
during the entire attack which lasted several hours, and he
remained until his objective had been reached and his
squad sheltered.
 General Orders No. 44, War Department, 1919
Born: at Russia
Home Town: Chicago, Illinois
SHARKEY, CHARLES WESLY
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles
Wesly Sharkey, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with
Company C, 15th Machine-Gun Battalion, 5th Division,
A.E.F., 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.
 General Orders No. 35, War Department, 1919
Born: at Maysville, Kentucky
Home Town: Cleveland, Ohio
SHARP, DON E.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Don E.
Sharp, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Medical Detachment, 125th
Infantry Regiment (Attached), 32d Division, A.E.F.,
during the Aisne-Marne offensive, France, July 31, 1918.
Though he had been twice wounded, Private Sharp
continued to render first aid to the wounded men of his
command until killed by enemy fire. His splendid
example of high courage and coolness under intense
enemy machine-gun and artillery fire and his unselfish
devotion to duty inspired his comrades to great endeavors.
 General Orders No. No. 14, War Department, 1923
Born: at Gladwin, Michigan
Home Town: Saginaw, Michigan
SHARP, JAMES H.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James H.
Sharp, Second Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 23d
Infantry Regiment, 2d Division, A.E.F., near St. Etiennea-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 organization was dangerously exposed, Lieutenant
Sharp volunteered to get assistance. He brought up
several companies, thus saving the flank from
annihilation. He carried several important messages
through extremely heavy machine-gun and artillery fire.
 General Orders No. 35, War Department, 1919
Born: at Moorhead, Minnesota
Home Town: Moorhead, Minnesota
SHARP, ROBERT E.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Robert E.
Sharp, Second Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 117th
Infantry Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F., near Etreyes,
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.
 General Orders No. 46, War Department, 1919
Born: at Bloomingport, Indiana
Home Town: Chattanooga, Tennessee
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*SHARP, THOMAS V.
SHASKAN, SAMUEL
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Thomas
V. Sharp, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company F, 6th Infantry
Regiment, 5th Division, A.E.F., near Regnieville, France,
September 12, 1918. Having located an enemy machinegun nest, Private Sharp, accompanied by another soldier,
was advancing on the nest under fire when the German
gunners threw up their hands and yelled, "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, bayoneting two others and capturing
four, together with three machine-guns.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Samuel
Shaskan, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Headquarters Company, 128th
Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., near Juvigny,
France, August 28, 1918. Going out from the front line
through barbed-wire entanglements, under heavy artillery
and machine-gun fire, Private Shaskan brought back to
safety a wounded soldier.
 General Orders 95, War Department, 1919
Born: at Osawatomie, Kansas
Home Town: Wichita, Kansas
SHARRAR, OLIVER
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Oliver
Sharrar, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company M, 328th Infantry
Regiment, 82d Division, A.E.F., 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 machine guns. With six others,
Corporal Sharrar 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 delivered at brigade
headquarters.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Venango County, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Fertigs, Pennsylvania
SHARTLE, ALBERT J.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Albert J.
Shartle, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 315th
Machine-Gun Battalion, 80th Division, A.E.F., near
Bethincourt, France, September 26, 1918. Lieutenant
Shartle gave proof of courage and unhesitating devotion
to duty when be rallied a platoon of infantry held up by
intense fire from a machine-gun directly to the front. This
officer led the platoon against the hostile strong point,
captured it, and fell severely wounded.
 General Orders No. 16, War Department, 1919
Born: at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
 General Orders 66, War Department, 1919
Born: at Russia
Home Town: Chicago, Illinois
SHAW, ANDREW A.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Andrew
A. Shaw, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company I, 104th Infantry
Regiment, 26th Division, A.E.F., at Givry, France, July
20, 1918. Private Shaw, on his own initiative, led a group
of seven men under a severe rifle and machine-gun fire
through a gap in the enemy's wire in an effort to silence a
hostile machine-gun which had been taking heavy toll of
his comrades. Six of the seven men in his party having
been killed or wounded, he continued to advance, killing
or wounding the crew and putting the gun out of action.
His splendid courage and leadership were an inspiration
to his comrades.
 General Orders No. 9, War Department, 1923
Born: at Cummington, Massachusetts
Home Town: Cummington, Massachusetts
*SHAW, CHARLES A.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles
A. Shaw, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with
Company E, 353d Infantry Regiment, 89th Division,
A.E.F., during the offensive against the St. Mihiel salient,
France, September 11 - 13, 1918. First Lieutenant Shaw
personally led his platoon under heavy machine-gun fire
into the undamaged enemy wire, so inspiring his platoon
that, regardless of heavy losses, the machine-gun nest was
neutralized. He was killed one minute after his platoon
had accomplished its mission.
 General Orders No. No. 125, War Department, 1918
Born: at Pattonsburg, Missouri
Home Town: Pattonsburg, Missouri
SHEA, RICHARD O'B
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Richard
O'B Shea, Lieutenant (j.g.) (MC), U.S. Navy, for
extraordinary heroism as Assistant Surgeon with the Fifth
Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F., in action at
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Chateau-Thierry, France, on June 6, 1918. Lieutenant
(j.g.) Shea displayed extraordinary heroism treating the
wounded while under heavy bombardment. He showed
utter disregard of his personal safety in order to succor
others.
 General Orders No. No. 109, War Department, 1918
Born: at Norwich, Connecticut
Home Town: Westerly, Rhode Island
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)
counter-attack by the enemy. During the encounter his
battalion took over 200 prisoners and 19 machine-guns.
 General Order No. 71, War Department, 1919
Born: at Marion County, Indiana
Home Town: Indianapolis, Indiana
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)
SHECKART, GROVER C.
SHEA, WILLIAM A.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William
A. Shea, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Machine-Gun Company, 39th
Infantry Regiment, 4th Division, A.E.F., 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 enemy. He remained in this exposed
position for two hours, and his were the only guns which
remained in action under the sweeping fire of the enemy.
 General Orders No. 46, War Department, 1919
Born: at Holyoke, Massachusetts
Home Town: Niagara Falls, New York
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Grover
C. Sheckart, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with 316th Infantry
Regiment, 79th Division, A.E.F., near Montfaucon,
France, September 29, 1918. After his commanding
officer 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 machinegun 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.
 General Orders No. 46, War Department, 1919
Born: at York County, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Hershey, Pennsylvania
SHEDLEWSKI, JOHN F.
SHEAFF, DONALD RAMSAY
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Donald
Ramsay Sheaff, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for
extraordinary heroism while serving with the Eightieth
Company, Sixth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division,
A.E.F., in action in the Bois-de-Belleau, France, on June
6, 1918. In delivering messages, Corporal Sheaff
voluntarily chose the most 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.
 General Order No. 119, War Department, 1918
Born: at Colorado, Texas
Home Town: Colorado, Texas
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John F.
Shedlewski, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with
Company A, 107th Ammunition Train, 32d Division,
A.E.F., 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 conspicuous bravery
was the means of saving a large quantity of ammunition.
 General Orders No. 21, War Department, 1919
Born: at Menasha, Wisconsin
Home Town: Menasha, Wisconsin
SHEARER, MAURICE E.
SHEDLOCK, ANTHONY F.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Maurice
E. Shearer, Major, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary
heroism while serving with the Fifth Regiment (Marines),
2d Division, A.E.F., in action in the Bois-de-Belleau,
France, June 25, 1918. Major Shearer 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, Major
Shearer encouraged his men and directed the repulse of a
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Anthony
F, Shedlock, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company H, 58th
Infantry Regiment, 4th Division, A.E.F., near VilleSavoye, France, August 6, 1918. Sergeant Shedlock,
when the officers of the company became casualties, took
command, reorganized the scattered groups into a
platoon, and personally led them across the Vesle River,
in the face of heavy machine-gun fire, and drove the
enemy from their position on the railroad embankment
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500 yards beyond the river. He defended his position
under the heavy fire and attacks of the enemy.
 General Orders No. No. 27, War Department, 1920
Born: at Chestenfield, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Utahville, Pennsylvania
SHEERAN, JAMES J.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James J.
Sheeran, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 23d
Infantry Regiment, 2d Division, A.E.F., near ChateauThierry, France, June 6, 1918. After being severely
wounded, First Lieutenant Sheeran displayed remarkable
fortitude and exemplary poise by continuing to direct the
operation of his platoon under violent machine-gun fire.
 General Orders No. 99, War Department, 1918
Born: at Chicago, Illinois
Home Town: Chicago, Illinois
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Richard
D. Shelby, First Lieutenant (Air Service), U.S. Army Air
Service, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving
with 139th Aero Squadron, 4th Pursuit Group, U.S. Army
Air Service, A.E.F., 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 lines.
 General Orders No. 35, War Department, 1919
Born: at Rosedale, Mississippi
Home Town: Rosedale, Mississippi
SHELDON, RAYMOND
*SHEFFER, ERVIN C.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Ervin C.
Sheffer, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company I, 38th Infantry
Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F., north of Cierges, France,
October 9, 1918. In the attack on Hill 253, Corporal
Sheffer was in command of an automatic rifle squad
which was making an attack under enemy rifle and
machine-gun fire on an enemy machine-gun nest. After
the gunner had been killed, he seized the automatic rifle
of the dead gunner and while rushing forward toward the
nest was killed by machine-gun fire.
 General Orders No. No. 27, War Department, 1920
Born: at York, Pennsylvania
Home Town: York, Pennsylvania
*SHEFRIN, WILLIAM
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William
Shefrin, Cook, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company C, 306th Infantry
Regiment, 77th Division, A.E.F., 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 mortally wounded, coolly directed the work of
rescuing and caring for other wounded men of the kitchen
detachment who had been wounded when his transport
was struck.
 General Orders No. 99, War Department, 1918
Born: at New York, New York
Home Town: Brooklyn, New York
SHELBY, RICHARD D.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Raymond
Sheldon, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for repeated acts
of extraordinary heroism in action while serving with
307th Infantry Regiment, 77th Division, A.E.F., near
Grand Pre, France, October 15, 1918, and near Oches and
Raucourt, France, November 4 - 6, 1918. In the attack on
Grand-Pre, October 15, Colonel Sheldon displayed gallant
conduct in going forward under heavy artillery and
machine-gun fire and taking personal command of the
leading battalion of his regiment by his presence 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 skirmish 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 advanced elements of his
regiment.
 General Orders No. No. 140, War Department, 1918
Born: at Princeton, New Jersey
Home Town: Orange, New Jersey
SHELLY, HARRY
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Harry
Shelly, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company A, 132d Infantry
Regiment, 33d Division, A.E.F., 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.
 General Orders No. 44, War Department, 1919
Born: at Chicago, Illinois
Home Town: Chicago, Illinois
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SHELOR, CHARLES A.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles
A. Shelor, Second Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 127th
Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., in the Bois-deBantheville, France, October 15, 1918. Under heavy fire,
Lieutenant Shelor made a reconnaissance of woods
infested by enemy machine-guns and snipers, locating
another battalion of his regiment, from which his own had
become separated, and securing information which made
it possible to continue the attack next day.
 General Orders 98, War Department, 1919
Born: at Roanoke, Virginia
Home Town: Richmond, Virginia
Regiment, 4th Division, A.E.F., on the Vesle River, near
Bazoches, France, August 7, 8, and 9, 1918. Sergeant
Shemin upon three different occasions left cover and
crossed an open space 150 yards, exposed to heavy
machine-gun and rifle fire, to rescue wounded. After
officers and senior noncommissioned officers had become
casualties, Sergeant Shemin took command of the platoon
and displayed great initiative under fire until wounded on
August 9.
 General Orders No. No. 5, War Department, 1920
Born: at New York, New York
Home Town: Bayonne, New Jersey
SHENKEL, JOHN H.
SHELTON, CLYDE
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Clyde
Shelton, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company L, 120th Infantry
Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F., near Mazinghien,
France, October 19, 1918. Sergeant Shelton who was in
command of a platoon, was ordered to post an automatic
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
line was subsequently established with a minimum of
casualties.
 General Orders No. 44, War Department, 1919
Born: at Surry County, North Carolina
Home Town: Mount Airy, North Carolina
SHELTON, FRANCIS R.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Francis
R. Shelton, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 7th
Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F., near Fossoy,
France, July 15, 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.
 General Orders No. 44, War Department, 1919
Born: at Grayville, Illinois
Home Town: Grayville, Illinois
SHEMIN, WILLIAM
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William
Shemin, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company G, 47th Infantry
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John H.
Shenkel, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 111th
Infantry Regiment, 28th Division, A.E.F., near ChateauThierry, France, July 1, 1918. 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, completely
surrounded by the enemy, he led his detachment in
fighting their way out with rifle butts and bayonets,
himself killing a German officer with his pistol.
 General Orders No. 126, War Department, 1919
Born: at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
SHEPARD, ERWIN E.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Erwin E.
Shepard, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company C, 2d
Engineers, 2d Division, A.E.F., near Medeah Ferme,
France, October 9, 1918. Crawling forward under heavy
machine-gun fire, Private Shepard assisted in bringing a
wounded comrade to safety.
 General Orders No. 23, War Department, 1919
Born: at Meriden, Connecticut
Home Town: Waterbury, Connecticut
SHEPHERD, GRANT
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Grant
Shepherd, Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 23rd
Infantry Regiment, 2d Division, A.E.F., at Soissons and
Chateau-Thierry, France, June and July, 1918. After being
so seriously gassed as to be rendered temporarily so blind
that he had to be led by hand through the trenches,
Captain Shepherd 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-Reims
offensive, he advanced over the top in front of his
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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.
 General Orders 89, War Department, 1919
Born: at Washington, D.C.
Home Town: Washington, D.C.
SHEPHERD, LEMUEL C.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Lemuel
C. Shepherd, First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for
extraordinary heroism while serving with the Fifth
Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F., in action on
June 3, 1918, near the Lucy-Torcy Roads, France. First
Lieutenant Shepherd declined medical treatment after
being wounded and continued courageously to lead his
men.
 General Order No. 101, War Department, 1918
Born: at Norfolk, Virginia
Home Town: Norfolk, Virginia
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)
*SHERET, JAMES A.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James A.
Sheret, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company F, 108th Infantry
Regiment, 27th Division, A.E.F., near Ronssoy, France,
September 29, 1918. During the operations against the
Hindenburg line on September 29, Sergeant Sheret
displayed exceptional bravery in several single-handed
attacks on enemy positions. After rushing two hostile
posts and killing the occupants with his revolver, Sergeant
Sheret attacked four of the enemy in a machine-gun
position, killing one of them before he was himself
surrounded and killed by the other three.
 General Orders No. 32, War Department, 1919
Born: at Scranton, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Albion, New York
SHERIDAN, CHARLES L.
SHEPHERD, MARION H.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Marion
H. Shepherd, Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 371st
Infantry Regiment, 93d Division, A.E.F., near Ripont,
France, September 29 - 30, 1918. Captain Shepherd was
wounded twice but each time he refused to be evacuated
after receiving first-aid treatment, holding his shattered
command in position under heavy shell fire for six days.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles
L. Sheridan, Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 128th
Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., on Hill No. 230,
near Cierges, France, July 31 and August 1, 1918. Captain
Sheridan demonstrated notable courage and leadership by
taking command of the remnants of two companies and
leading them up the hill and into the woods against
violent fire from the enemy. His grit and leadership
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.
 General Orders No. 46, War Department, 1919
Born: at Delphia, Kentucky
Home Town: Parrot, Kentucky
 General Orders No. No. 124, War Department, 1918
Born: at Marshalltown, Iowa
Home Town: Bozeman, Montana
SHEPHERD, ROYAL HAMILTON CLATER
*SHERIDAN, RICHARD B.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Royal
Hamilton Clater Shepherd, Private, U.S. Marine Corps,
for extraordinary heroism while serving with the NinetyFifth Company, Sixth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division,
A.E.F., in action near Tigny, France, July 19, 1918.
Private Shepherd 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 firing line, he carried wounded
men to shelter for six hours, all of the time under heavy
fire of the enemy. He yielded to treatment himself only
when he had become exhausted from the effects of his
injury.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Richard
B. Sheridan, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 308th
Infantry Regiment, 77th Division, A.E.F., near VilleSavoye, France, August 23, 1918. While leading his
platoon in attack, Lieutenant Sheridan had one of his legs
badly shattered by shell fire. Refusing evacuation, he
remained to direct the movements of his men until he
died.
 General Order No. 117, War Department, 1918
Born: at Oaklawn, Illinois
Home Town: Houston, Texas
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)
 General Orders No. 32, War Department, 1919
Born: at Brooklyn, New York
Home Town: Brooklyn, New York
*SHERMAN, STEPHEN GEORGE
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Stephen
George Sherman, Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for
extraordinary heroism while serving with the Twentieth
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Company, Fifth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.,
in action at Chateau-Thierry, France, June 6, 1918. Killed
in action, Sergeant Sherman gave the supreme proof of
that extraordinary heroism which will serve as an example
to hitherto untried troops.
 General Order No. 110, War Department, 1918
Born: at Minneapolis, Minnesota
Home Town: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)
advance of his platoon. The machine gun was captured
and its crew lolled or made prisoners as a result of his
heroic and successful attack.
 General Orders No. No. 132, War Department, 1918
Born: at Russia
Home Town: Newark, New Jersey
SHIMEALL, RALPH M.
SHETHAR, SAMUEL
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Samuel
Shethar, Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with 369th Infantry
Regiment, 93d Division, A.E.F., 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
several hours searching for a wounded battalion
commander until he found him and carried him through
heavy fire to the rear.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at New York, New York
Home Town: New York, New York
*SHIMANOSKI, ALFRED
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Alfred
Shimanoski, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company G, 9th
Infantry Regiment, 2d Division, A.E.F., south of
Soissons, France, July 18, 1918. With Jerome
Buschmann, sergeant, John Rockwell, private; William F.
Rockwell, private, and Watzlaw Viniarsky, private, all of
the same company, Private Shimanoski, 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 capturing 49 men and
five machine-guns.
 General Orders No. 20, War Department, 1919
Born: at Russia
Home Town: Brooklyn, New York
SHIMANOWICH, ALEX
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Alex
Shimanowich, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company L, 23d
Infantry Regiment, 2d Division, A.E.F., at Vaux, France,
July 1, 1918. Private Shimanowich displayed daring
bravery by creeping forward alone, attacking without
assistance and putting out of operation an enemy
machine-gun detachment which was holding up the
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Ralph M.
Shimeall, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company M, 353d Infantry
Regiment, 89th Division, A.E.F., near Bantheville,
France, November 1 - 2, 1918. Sergeant Shimeall,
although wounded twice, continued in action for two days
without reporting for medical aid. He established and
maintained liaison during these two days in a very
efficient manner.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Norton, Kansas
Home Town: Norton, Kansas
SHIMEL, FIRM F.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Firm F.
Shimel, Sergeant First Class, U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with
Company B, 316th Field Signal Battalion, 91st Division,
A.E.F., 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 line 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.
 General Orders 87, War Department, 1919
Born: at Collins Hollow, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Lodi, California
SHINGLE, JOHN BENJAMIN
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John
Benjamin Shingle, Mechanic, U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with
Company M, 112th Infantry Regiment, 89th Division,
A.E.F., near Fismes, France, August 6, 1918. Prior to the
attack of his battalion, Mechanic Shingle exposed himself
to heavy enemy fire while making a reconnaissance of the
Vesle River, which was some 300 yards in advance of the
line held by his company. He later guided his company to
a suitable position from which a crossing was made
without delay and without many casualties.
 General Orders No. No. 11, War Department, 1921
Born: at McVeytown, Pennsylvania
Home Town: McVeytown, Pennsylvania
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SHINN, LEON P.
SHIPMAN, STEPHEN V.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Leon P.
Shinn, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 356th
Infantry Regiment, 89th Division, A.E.F., near Flirey,
France, September 12, 1918. First Lieutenant Shinn
continued to lead his platoon until the third objective had
been reached, after being wounded in the leg during the
first 20 minutes of the advance.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Stephen
V. Shipman, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company C, 126th
Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., in the woods
north of Cierges, northeast of Chateau-Thierry, France,
August 1, 1918. After his company had entered the woods
north of Cierges Private Shipman 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.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Huron, Ohio
Home Town: Newark, Ohio
SHIPLEY, GEORGE A.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George
A. Shipley, Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 23d
Infantry Regiment, 2d Division, A.E.F., near Landres-etSt. Georges, France, November 1, 1918. During the attack
Lieutenant Shipley's organization was held up by
machine-gun fire from the front. Captain Shipley exposed
himself to heavy fire in order to make a flank attack on
the enemy. Armed with a rifle, he courageously attacked a
machine-gun position, which resulted in the capture of the
gun and 28 prisoners. During the period from November 1
to 7 he led a battalion in its attack on the Bois Hazois and
Bois L'Epasse, and led a detachment which captured the
strongly defended town of L'Etanne. His valiant conduct
had a marked moral effect upon his men.
 General Orders No. No. 117, War Department, 1918
Born: at Benton Harbor, Michigan
Home Town: Bangor, Michigan
SHIPP, BEVERELY A.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Beverely
A. Shipp, Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 328th
Infantry Regiment, 82d Division, A.E.F., near Cornay,
France, October 9 - 10, 1918. After successfully driving
off the enemy Lieutenant Shipp’s 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
lines through deadly enemy fire, although severely
wounded while doing so.
 General Orders No. No. 35, War Department, 1920
Born: at Montport, Wisconsin
Home Town: Platteville, Wisconsin
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Columbus, Georgia
Home Town: Cordele, Georgia
SHIPMAN, HAROLD L.
SHIRLEY, WALTER L.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Harold L.
Shipman, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company B, 108th Infantry
Regiment, 27th Division, A.E.F., east of Ronssoy, France,
September 29, 1918. during the operations against the
Hindenburg line Private Shipman, a Lewis gunner,
exhibited great courage and dash when a party of about 40
German prisoners, seeing their guards killed by German
snipers while going to the rear, seized rifles and opened
fire on the Americans. Private Shipman rushed forward
with his Lewis gun and put the entire group out of action.
During the engagement he also silenced three enemy
machine-gun positions.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Walter L.
Shirley, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 126th
Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., near Bois-deBantheville, France, October 18, 1918. Going forward to
the outpost line on a reconnaissance mission, First
Lieutenant Shirley 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.
 General Orders No. 20, War Department, 1919
Born: at Buffalo, New York
Home Town: Buffalo, New York
 General Orders 81, War Department, 1919
Born: at New Carlisle, Ohio
Home Town: Jackson, Michigan
SHIVELY, GEORGE J.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George J.
Shively, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
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heroism in action while serving with Section No. 585,
Ambulance Service, A.E.F., during the fighting near
Soissons, France, July 21, 1918. Private First Class
Shively drove his ambulance through shell fire and
continued on after his car was badly shattered until he had
delivered 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.
 General Orders No. No. 109, War Department, 1918
Born: at Brookville, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Brookville, Pennsylvania
SHIVELY, HARVEY H .
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Harvey H
. Shively, Private, U.S. Army, for repeated acts of
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with
Intelligence Section, 2d Battalion, 120th Infantry
Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F., near Bellicourt, France,
September 29, 1918, and near Becquigny, France,
October 9, 1918. Near Bellicourt Private Shively, with an
Australian soldier, captured 42 of the enemy, including
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.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Floyd County, Virginia
Home Town: Spray, North Carolina
*SHOEMAKER, LONNIE O.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Lonnie
O. Shoemaker, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company L, 142d
Infantry Regiment, 36th Division, A.E.F., near St.
Etienne, France, October 8, 1918. Although he was
severely gassed, Corporal 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.
 General Orders No. 50, War Department, 1919
Born: at Hillsboro, Texas
Home Town: Childress, Texas
SHOENER, WILLIAM M.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William
M. Shoener, Cook, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Battery F, 76th Field
Artillery, 3d Division, A.E.F., 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.
 General Orders No. 44, War Department, 1919
Born: at Pringsburg, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
SHOLETTE, EDGAR M.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edgar M.
Sholette, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company D, 107th Infantry
Regiment, 27th Division, A.E.F., east of Ronssoy, France,
September 29, 1918. Sergeant Sholette went out into the
open field under heavy shell and machine-gun fire and
succeeded in carrying back to our lines a wounded
soldier.
 General Orders No. 20, War Department, 1919
Born: at Ogdensburg, New York
Home Town: Ogdensburg, New York
SHOMAN, MAURICE
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Maurice
Shoman, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company D, 101st Infantry
Regiment, 26th Division, A.E.F., 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
sudden 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 counterattack.
 General Orders No. 46, War Department, 1919
Born: at Russia
Home Town: Plymouth, Massachusetts
SHORE, LAUREL
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Laurel
Shore, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company I, 126th Infantry
Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., in connection with
military operations against an armed enemy of the United
States at Ivory, France, October 4, 1918. Corporal Shore
displayed utter disregard for personal danger in repeatedly
carrying messages across an area 1,000 meters wide
which was being subjected to heavy artillery and
machine-gun fire. In carrying messages between company
and battalion headquarters he repeatedly passed through
German barrages.
 General Orders No. 126, War Department, 1919
Born: at Osceola County, Michigan
Home Town: Evart, Michigan
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*SHORT, ABE
(First Award)
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Abe
Short, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company H, 38th Infantry
Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F., near Mezy, France, July
15, 1918. Although seriously wounded, Sergeant Short
continued in command of his group during the battle of
the Marne, and succeeded in destroying three boats
loaded with Germans.
 General Orders 64, War Department, 1919
Born: at Houston, Oklahoma
Home Town: Aurora, Arkansas
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross w/OLC (WWI)
*SHORT, ABE
(Second Award)
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross (First Oak Leaf Cluster)
is presented to Abe Short, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with
Company H, 38th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F.,
near Romagne, France, October 8, 1918. Sergeant Short
courageously led his platoon through a terrific barrage
and silenced a machine-gun position which was
enfilading the attacking line. This soldier was killed later
in this action.
 General Orders 64, War Department, 1919
Born: at Houston, Oklahoma
Home Town: Aurora, Arkansas
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (WWI)
SHORT, GILBERT D.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Gilbert
D. Short, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company F, 120th Infantry
Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F., near Vaux- Andigny,
France, October 19, 1918. When the position of his
company 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 throughout the day, they took up the
advance with the company at dusk that evening.
 General Orders No. 44, War Department, 1919
Born: at Hardin County, Tennessee
Home Town: Henderson, Tennessee
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.
 General Orders No. 44, War Department, 1919
Born: at Perry County, Missouri
Home Town: Perryville, Missouri
SHOWERS, WILLIAM LESTER
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William
Lester Showers, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for
extraordinary heroism while serving with the FortySeventh Company, Fifth Regiment (Marines), 2d
Division, A.E.F., 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.
 General Order No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Fort Branch, Indiana
Home Town: Fort Branch, Indiana
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)
SHROY, DANIEL C.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Daniel C.
Shroy, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Headquarters Company, 10th
Field Artillery, 3d Division, A.E.F., near Courbon,
France, July 15, 1918. Private Shroy repeatedly
volunteered and carried messages over areas heavily
bombarded with gas and high-explosive shells, until he
was gassed and forced to go to an aid station.
 General Orders No. 44, War Department, 1919
Born: at Middletown, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Middletown, Pennsylvania
SHRUM, JOHN E.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John E.
Shrum, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company D, 18th Infantry
Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F., near Soissons, France,
July 19, 1918. Private Shrum, although wounded,
delivered an important message for his platoon
commander. In order to accomplish this mission, it was
necessary for him to cross an area swept by enemy
machine-gun fire.
 General Orders No. No. 3, War Department, 1921
Born: at Derry, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Greenwald, Pennsylvania
SHOULTS, EDGAR
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edgar
Shoults, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company B, 354th Infantry
Regiment, 89th Division, A.E.F., near Remonville,
France, November 1, 1918. In command of a combat
SHUEY, PERRY R.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Perry R.
Shuey, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company B, 2d Machine-Gun
Battalion, 1st Division, A.E.F., near Fleville, France,
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October 5, 1918. After his platoon commander had been
killed and the organization had suffered 50 per cent
casualties, Sergeant Shuey reorganized the platoon by
gathering stray squads from both flanks and the front.
This work completed, he led the platoon forward, under
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.
 General Orders 87, War Department, 1919
Born: at Lebanon, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Lebanon, Pennsylvania
SHUGG, WILLIAM R.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William
R. Shugg, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company G, 102d Field
Signal Battalion, 27th Division, A.E.F., east of Ronssoy,
France, September 29, 1918. After the commander of the
infantry platoon to which he was attached as a visual
signalman had been killed Private Shugg took command
of the platoon and exhibited remarkable gallantry and
leadership in leading it into effective combat.
 General Orders No. No. 145, War Department, 1918
Born: at Rutherford, New Jersey
Home Town: Rutherford, New Jersey
SHULL, LAURENS C.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Laurens
C. Shull, Second Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 26th
Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F., near Soissons,
France, July 19, 1918. Second Lieutenant Shull led his
platoon with brilliant courage in two attacks and was
badly wounded in the third when, with equal vigor, he
advanced against a machine-gun nest.
 General Orders No. No. 100, War Department, 1918
Born: at Sioux City, Iowa
Home Town: Sioux City, Iowa
SHUMAN, GEORGE A.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George
A. Shuman, Second Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 360th
Infantry Regiment, 90th Division, A.E.F., near Fey-enHaye, France, September 15, 1918. Second Lieutenant
Shuman saved the lives 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.
 General Orders No. No. 128, War Department, 1918
Born: at Mifflintown, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Minneapolis, Minnesota
SHUMATE, CARSON L.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Carson L.
Shumate, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company I, 28th Infantry
Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F., at Seicheprey, France,
March 28 and 29, 1918. Private Shumate 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 of nearly
double their own strength, captured 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.
 General Orders No. No. 129, War Department, 1918
Born: at Bluefield, West Virginia
Home Town: Bluefield, West Virginia
*SHUMATE, JOHN W.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John W.
Shumate, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 23rd
Infantry Regiment, 2d Division, A.E.F., near ChateauThierry, France, June 6, 1918. After his platoon had been
withdrawn Private First Class Shumate continued forward
to his objective and remained throughout the night under
heavy fire in the hope of keeping the ground gained until
reinforcements came up, and was later killed in action on
June 14.
 General Orders No. 88, War Department, 1918
Born: at Montgomery County, Virginia
Home Town: Charlestown, West Virginia
SHUPP, ROY F.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Roy F.
Shupp, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 4th
Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F., near Gland,
France, July 21, 1918. After crossing the Marne with the
leading platoon of his company, Lieutenant Shupp, with
two companions, made a surprise attack on an enemy
machine-gun emplacement and succeeded in taking one
gun and eight prisoners.
 General Orders No. 35, War Department, 1919
Born: at Kresgeville, Pennsylvania
Home Town: New Bern, North Carolina
SIADE, JOSEPH
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Joseph
Siade, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Headquarters
Company, 116th Infantry Regiment, 29th Division,
A.E.F., at Molleville Farm, France, October 15, 1918.
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Private Siade remained in the face of heavy enemy
machine-gun fire to administer first aid to a wounded
officer, showing utter disregard for his personal safety. He
later carried the officer through a heavily fire-swept zone
to a place of shelter.
 General Orders No. No. 28, War Department, 1921
Born: at Syria
Home Town: Norfolk, Virginia
SIBOLD, GEORGE G.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George
G. Sibold, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Machine-Gun
Company, 116th Infantry Regiment, 29th Division,
A.E.F., near Bois-de-Consenvoye, France, October 19,
1918. After his platoon 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
exhaustion.
 General Orders No. 44, War Department, 1919
Born: at Blacksburg, Virginia
Home Town: Roanoke, Virginia
SIEBERT, ERNEST T.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Ernest T.
Siebert, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with 103d Ambulance Company,
101st Sanitary Train, 26th Division, A.E.F., near Trugny,
France, July 23, 1918. Corporal Siebert voluntarily
rescued a wounded soldier who was lying on a shellswept road, by carrying him 300 yards on his back.
Although wounded in the shoulder by a shell fragment, he
courageously stuck to his task until it was successfully
accomplished. His courageous act was an inspiration to
his men.
 General Orders No. No. 125, War Department, 1918
Born: at Newton Center, Massachusetts
Home Town: Newton, Massachusetts
SIEBERT, WALTER
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Walter
Siebert, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company F, 127th Infantry
Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., near Gesnes, France,
October 16, 1918. Locating an enemy machine-gun nest,
Private 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.
 General Orders 66, War Department, 1919
Born: at Gresham, Wisconsin
Home Town: Shepley, Wisconsin
SIEG, ROBERT E.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Robert E.
Sieg, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary
heroism while serving with the Forty-Third Company,
Fifth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F., in action
near Blanc Mont., France, October 3 - 5, 1918. Private
Sieg unhesitatingly went through the heaviest machinegun and artillery fire dressing and carrying wounded.
Disregarding his own safety, he refused to take rest or
food while there were wounded needing attention.
 General Order No. 98, War Department, 1919
Born: at Lundy, Missouri
Home Town: Hooper, Nebraska
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)
SIELSKY, LOUIS
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Louis
Sielsky, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company C, 326th Infantry
Regiment, 82d Division, A.E.F., near St. Juvin, France,
October 17 - 21, 1918. Leading a daylight patrol across an
exposed hillside through terrific artillery and machine-gun
fire to locate enemy machine-guns, Corporal 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.
 General Orders 98, War Department, 1919
Born: at Poland
Home Town: Chicago, Illinois
SIEMERING, WILLIAM H.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William
H. Siemering, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with
Company G, 142d Infantry Regiment, 36th Division,
A.E.F., near St. Etienne, France, October 8, 1918.
Although one of his hands was disabled, 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.
 General Orders 66, War Department, 1919
Born: at Le Suer, Minnesota
Home Town: Le Sueur, Minnesota
SIERS, FRANK
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Frank
Siers, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company M, 23d Infantry
Regiment, 2d Division, A.E.F., at Chateau- Thierry,
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France, June 6, 1918. After being wounded in the arm and
back, Private Siers continued his duties of bearing
messages and collecting information, and was severely
wounded while attempting to establish liaison with a
neighboring company.
France, during an attack made by his platoon on an enemy
machine-gun nest, two automatic rifles were destroyed in
his hands. Private Sikivica fell back to the supporting
company, borrowed an automatic rifle, and killed two of
the enemy machine-gunners.
 General Orders No. No. 109, War Department, 1918
Born: at Nebo, West Virginia
Home Town: Nebo, West Virginia
 General Orders No. 21, War Department, 1919
Born: at Austria
Home Town: Johnstown, Pennsylvania
SIGG, CHARLES F.
SILL, FREDERICK D.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles
F. Sigg, First Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company A, 2d
Ammunition Train, 2d Division, A.E.F., 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.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Frederick
D. Sill, First Lieutenant (Corps of Engineers), U.S. Army,
for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with
105th Engineers, 30th Division, A.E.F., near Panchaux
and Geneve, France, October 8, 1918. Lieutenant Sill
performed the difficult task of laying the tape for the
jumping-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 headquarters, Lieutenant
Sill carried his wounded orderly through a heavy barrage
of machine-gun and artillery fire until assistance could be
procured.
 General Orders No. 44, War Department, 1919
Born: at Germany
Home Town: West Park, Ohio
SIGNOR, HENRY L.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Henry L.
Signor, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Section No. 647,
Ambulance Service, A.E.F., near Sommerance, France,
October 11, 1918. Following the advance of the Infantry,
Private Signor caused his car to be lifted across a mine
crater by some infantrymen, 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 clothing of his aide and
caused fresh wounds to one of his patients. 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 relieved, having at all times displayed
unhesitating courage and devotion to duty.
 General Orders No. 15, War Department, 1919
Born: at Clinton, Massachusetts
Home Town: Worcester, Massachusetts
 General Orders No. 35, War Department, 1919
Born: at Cohoes, New York
Home Town: Albany, New York
SILLOWAY, RALPH
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Ralph
Silloway, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with
Battery C, 124th Field Artillery, 33d Division, A.E.F.,
near Romagne, France, November 1 - 3, 1918. During
heavy enemy shell fire, when the other members of his
section were all wounded or engaged in first-aid work,
Private Silloway alone served his piece and kept it firing.
Two days later, when the chief of his section was
wounded, Private Silloway took command of the section
and followed the barrage.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Roodhouse, Illinois
Home Town: Peoria, Illinois
SILVA, LOUIS J.
SIKIVICA, PIT
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Pit
Sikivica, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company D, 9th Infantry
Regiment, 2d Division, A.E.F., near Medeah Ferme,
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Louis J.
Silva, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company B, 363d Infantry
Regiment, 91st Division, A.E.F., near Very, France,
September 26, 1918. After the Advance of his platoon had
been held up by machine-gun fire, Private Silva, with a
noncommissioned officer, attacked one machine gun and
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put it out of action. This act resulted in the enemy
abandoning two other machine guns and permitted the
advance of his platoon.
 General Orders No. 72, War Department, 1920
Born: at Alameda County, California
Home Town: Hayward, California
SILVER, HARRY SPRAGUE
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Harry
Sprague Silver, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army,
for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with
28th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F., near
Exermont, France, October 11, 1918. Lieutenant Silver
led a patrol into the woods under a severe artillery and
machine-gun fire to establish liaison with the units on the
left flank. He continued on his mission after three-fourths
of his patrol had been killed or wounded and succeeded in
bringing valuable information to his battalion
commander.
 General Orders No. 44, War Department, 1919
Born: at Morganton, North Carolina
Home Town: Charlotte, North Carolina
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Hyman
Silverman, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company E, 60th
Infantry Regiment, 5th Division, A.E.F., near Verdun,
France, October 27, 1918. When enemy shell fire had
ignited an ammunition dump, Corporal (then private)
Silverman assisted in removing the ammunition from the
blazing dump. Several of his comrades were seriously
wounded by exploding shells, and he himself was hit in
many places by hand-grenade explosions, but he
continued until the greater part of the explosives were
moved to safety. He then assisted in removing his
wounded comrades, before submitting to treatment for his
wounds.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Boston, Massachusetts
Home Town: Chelsea, Massachusetts
SILVERTHORN, MERWIN HANCOCK
SILVER, TOM
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Tom
Silver, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company H, 11th Infantry
Regiment, 5th Division, A.E.F., near Fontaines, France,
November 6, 1918. Corporal Silver single handed
captured and destroyed a machine gun which was
operating on the flank of his company, making progress
possible.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Athens, Georgia
Home Town: Comer, Georgia
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Merwin
Hancock Silverthorn, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine
Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the
Fifth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F., in action
near St. Etienne, France, October 4, 1918. Second
Lieutenant Silverthorn carried an important message to
his battalion commander and returned with instructions at
a critical time through heavy machine-gun and shell fire.
 General Order No. 35, War Department, 1919
Born: 9/22/1896 at Minneapolis, Minnesota
Home Town: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)
SILVESTER, LINDSAY MCD
SILVERBERG, MORRIS
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Morris
Silverberg, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company G, 108th Infantry
Regiment, 27th Division, A.E.F., near Ronssoy, France,
September 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.
 General Orders No. 21, War Department, 1919
Born: at Russia
Home Town: New York, New York
SILVERMAN, HYMAN
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Lindsay
McD Silvester, Major (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 30th
Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F., in the Boisd'Agrimont, France, July 15, 1918. During the intense
bombardment preceding the German drive of July 15,
when the wounded were so numerous that is was
impossible to care for them in the dressing station, Major
Silvester 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 4
kilometers despite the determined resistance.
 General Orders 64, War Department, 1919
Born: at Norfolk County, Virginia
Home Town: Norfolk, Virginia
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SIMAS, MANUEL
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Manuel
Simas, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company C, 364th Infantry
Regiment, 91st Division, A.E.F., near Eclisfontaine,
France, September 28, 1918. After being wounded by a
machine-gun bullet, early in the afternoon, Private Simas
remained 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.
 General Orders No. 46, War Department, 1919
Born: at Portugal
Home Town: San Jose, California
Sixth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F., in action
near St. Georges, France, November 1, 1918. Advancing
with two other men alongside of a tank, in front of his
company, 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. Undaunted by his wound, he
continued on alone, encountering and capturing six of the
crew of the enemy machine-gun in a dugout.
 General Order No. 46, War Department, 1919
Born: at Chicago, Illinois
Home Town: Cleveland, Ohio
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)
SIMON, LOUIS C., JR.
SIMMERS, LEROY E.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Leroy E.
Simmers, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with 116th Ambulance Company,
104th Sanitary Train, 29th Division, A.E.F., 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.
 General Orders No. 27, War Department, 1919
Born: at Port Deposit, Maryland
Home Town: Wilmington, Delaware
SIMMONS, SAMUEL SLOKOM
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Samuel
Slokom Simmons, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for
extraordinary heroism while serving with the SeventyEighth Company, Sixth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division,
A.E.F., in action at Blanc Mont, France, October 3, 1918.
With two other soldiers Private Simmons volunteered and
attacked a machine-gun nest in advance of his front line,
killing the entire crew. Later, with another soldier, he
went into an enemy dugout and captured forty prisoners.
He also carried three messages through the enemy
barrage.
 General Order No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)
*SIMON, FRANK J.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Frank J.
Simon, Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary
heroism while serving with the Seventy-Sixth Company,
(First Award)
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Louis C.
Simon, Jr., First Lieutenant (Air Service), U.S. Army Air
Service, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving
with 147th Aero Squadron, 1st Pursuit Group, U.S. Army
Air Service, A.E.F., 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
observation planes which continued their important work
unmolested. Lieutenant Simon continued fighting 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 combat and headed east with motors
full on.
 General Orders No. 44, War Department, 1919
Born: at Columbus, Ohio
Home Town: Columbus, Ohio
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross w/OLC (WWI)
SIMON, LOUIS C., JR.
(Second Award)
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross (First Oak Leaf Cluster)
is presented to Louis C. Simon, Jr., First Lieutenant (Air
Service), U.S. Army Air Service, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with 147th Aero
Squadron, 1st Pursuit Group, U.S. Army Air Service,
A.E.F., near Cierges, France, 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.
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 General Orders No. 44, War Department, 1919
Born: at Columbus, Ohio
Home Town: Columbus, Ohio
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (WWI)
SIMPSON, ALFRED R.
SIMONET, ANDRE
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Andre
Simonet, Marechal des Logis, Army of France, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with
Battalion of 19th Train of Military Transports, 371st U.S.
Infantry (Attached), 93d Division, A.E.F., near Trieres
Farm, France, September 30, 1918. While on duty with
the 37th Infantry as interpreter, Marechal de Logis
Simonet rendered exceptional service to our forces by
assuming command until the second in command could
be notified, when the adjutant and commanding officer of
the battalion to which he was attached were wounded. At
this time he made a voluntary trip to the regimental post
of command to report conditions to the battalion.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at France
Home Town: France
 General Orders No. 27, War Department, 1919
Born: at Velasco, Texas
Home Town: Bee Cave, Texas
SIMPSON, CHARLES E.
SIMONI, ARISTEO V.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Aristeo
V. Simoni, First Lieutenant (Chaplain), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 111th
Infantry Regiment, 28th Division, A.E.F., 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.
 General Orders No. 44, War Department, 1919
Born: at Italy
Home Town: Chicago, Illinois
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles
E. Simpson, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company A, 310th
Machine-Gun Battalion, 79th Division, A.E.F., 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 blinded by a machine-gun bullet and was helplessly
staggering about.
 General Orders No. 44, War Department, 1919
Born: at Great Bend, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Great Bend, Pennsylvania
SIMPSON, ETHAN A.
*SIMPSON, ALBERT B.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Albert B.
Simpson, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 11th
Machine-Gun Battalion, 4th Division, A.E.F., near
Nantillois, France, September 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 officer replied that there was too
much work yet to be done at the front. He left t9 rejoin his
command and had gone about half the distance when he
was killed by a high-explosive shell.
 General Orders No. 27, War Department, 1919
Born: at Eelbeck, Georgia
Home Town: Atlanta, Georgia
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Alfred R.
Simpson, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company B, 321st MachineGun Battalion, 82d Division, A.E.F., 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 counterattack, Private
Simpson 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.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Ethan A.
Simpson, Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 142d
Infantry Regiment, 36th Division, A.E.F., east of St.
Etienne-a-Arnes, France, October 8, 1918. While leading
his company during the attack on the morning of October
8, 1918, Captain Simpson was severely wounded, but
refused to be evacuated until his senior lieutenant had
been sent to him in order that he could explain the tactical
situation and turn over the command of his company.
Although suffering intense pain, Captain Simpson
endeavored to conceal the seriousness of his wounds,
thereby displaying extraordinary heroism and devotion to
duty which were an inspiration to the men of his
company.
 General Orders No. 6, War Department, 1930
Born: at Collin County, Texas
Home Town: Clarendon, Texas
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SIMPSON, HARRY P.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Harry P.
Simpson, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Battery B, 76th Field
Artillery, 3d Division, A.E.F., near Le Channel, 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.
 General Orders No. 44, War Department, 1919
Born: at Covington, Georgia
Home Town: Covington, Georgia
for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with
Company H, 56th Infantry Regiment, 7th Division,
A.E.F., 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 that one man 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.
 General Orders 87, War Department, 1919
Born: at Ekron, Kentucky
Home Town: Louisville, Kentucky
SIMPSON, ROBERT A.
*SIMPSON, JOHN S.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John S.
Simpson, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company I, 9th Infantry
Regiment, 2d Division, A.E.F., in the Soissons sector,
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.
 General Orders No. No. 116, War Department, 1918
Born: at Ready, Kentucky
Home Town: Ready, Kentucky
SIMPSON, JOSEPH M.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Joseph
M. Simpson, Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with
Machine-Gun Company, 357th Infantry Regiment, 90th
Division, A.E.F., near Foret Vencheres, France,
September 14, 1918. Captain Simpson took command of a
platoon that had become separated from its command,
reorganized it, and showed marked personal courage in
leading it forward under heavy fire. He called for
volunteers and then led them in an attack upon a machinegun nest that had been holding up our advance. With two
men, he charged the nest, captured the gun, and killed the
crew.
 General Orders 87, War Department, 1919
Born: at Ireland
Home Town: San Antonio, Texas
SIMPSON, RICHARD LYLE
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Richard
Lyle Simpson, Second Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army,
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Robert A.
Simpson, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company A, 16th Infantry
Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F., near Soissons, France,
July 22, 1918. After being wounded Private Simpson
returned to the line and continued to carry messages with
absolute disregard for his own safety until he was
wounded the second time.
 General Orders 98, War Department, 1919
Born: at Scotland
Home Town: Shelby, Montana
*SIMPSON, ROY HOBSON
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Roy
Hobson Simpson, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for
extraordinary heroism while serving with the FortySeventh Company, Fifth Regiment (Marines), 2d
Division, A.E.F., in action during the attack on the Boisde-Belleau, France, June 12, 1918. Private Simpson
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.
 General Order No. 53, War Department, 1920
Born: at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)
SIMPSON, THOMAS G.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Thomas
G. Simpson, Second Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 107th
Infantry Regiment, 27th Division, A.E.F., near Ronssoy,
France, September 29, 1918. Second Lieutenant Simpson
went out into the open under heavy machine-gun fire and
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succeeded in carrying back for a distance of about 25
yards a wounded officer and a wounded soldier.
 General Orders No. 20, War Department, 1919
Born: at New York, New York
Home Town: New York, New York
*SIMS, GEORGE D.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George
D. Sims, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company M, 118th Infantry
Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F., near Montbrehain,
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.
 General Orders 64, War Department, 1919
Born: at Sumter County, South Carolina
Home Town: Sumter, South Carolina
SIMS, WILLIAM L.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William
L. Sims, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company A, 13th Machine-Gun
Battalion, 5th Division, A.E.F., at Frapelle, France,
August 16 - 18, 1918. While acting as a runner Private
Sims 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.
 General Orders No. 99, War Department, 1918
Born: at Waxahachie, Texas
Home Town: McLean, Texas
SINATRA, MARION
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Marion
Sinatra, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company K, 23d Infantry
Regiment, 2d Division, A.E.F., near Chateau- Thierry,
France, June 6, 1918. Rushing through rifle and machinegun 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.
 General Orders 89, War Department, 1919
Born: at Italy
Home Town: Boston, Massachusetts
SINCLAIR, PAUL K.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Paul K.
Sinclair, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company M, 118th Infantry
Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F., at Vaux- Andigny,
France, October 11, 1918. When the advance was
checked by fire from enemy machine-guns and snipers in
a sunken trench, Corporal Sinclair, crawling and jumping
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.
 General Orders No. 44, War Department, 1919
Born: at Camden, South Carolina
Home Town: Camden, South Carolina
SINCLAIR, WILBERT W.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Wilbert
W. Sinclair, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary
heroism while serving with the Fifty-Fifth Company,
Fifth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F., 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 advance.
 General Order No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Tyngsboro, Massachusetts
Home Town: Roxbury, Massachusetts
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)
*SINER, EARL R.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Earl R.
Siner, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company G, 310th Infantry
Regiment, 78th Division, A.E.F., 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.
 General Orders 89, War Department, 1919
Born: at Pawtucket, Rhode Island
Home Town: Pawtucket, Rhode Island
*SINGLETON, LOWA L.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Lowa L.
Singleton, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Machine-Gun Company, 30th
Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F., in the MeuseArgonne offensive, France, October 15 & 18, 1918. On
October 15, though severely wounded, Private Singleton
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refused to be evacuated and continued to perform his
duties as platoon runner under difficult and dangerous
conditions. On October 18 he exposed himself to heavy
machine-gun and artillery fire in order to carry water to
other members of his platoon, in the performance of
which task he was mortally wounded.
 General Orders No. 130, War Department, 1919
Born: at Stanford, Kentucky
Home Town: Alvin, Texas
prisoners, completely cleaning out the town. Throughout
this operation Captain Sisson displayed great bravery and
coolness under the most trying circumstances.
 General Orders No. 15, War Department, 1919
Born: at Jackson, Alabama
Home Town: Jacksonville, Alabama
SITTLER, EDWARD
SIRMON, WILLIAM A.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William
A. Sirmon, Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 325th
Infantry Regiment, 82d Division, A.E.F., 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.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Bluffsprings, Florida
Home Town: Crichton, Alabama
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edward
Sittler, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company C, 341st MachineGun Battalion, 89th Division, A.E.F., in the Bois-deBantheville, France, October 24, 1918. Although himself
severely wounded in the leg by shell fire, Private Sittler
did not report for medical 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.
 General Orders No. 44, War Department, 1919
Born: at Wheaton, Illinois
Home Town: Merna, Nebraska
*SKIFF, CLAYTON B.
SIROTA, IRVING
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Irving
Sirota, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Medical
Detachment, 308th Infantry Regiment (Attached), 77th
Division, A.E.F., 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.
 General Orders No. 21, War Department, 1919
Born: at Russia
Home Town: New York, New York
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Clayton
B. Skiff, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company A, 112th Infantry
Regiment, 28th Division, A.E.F., at Chatel- Chehery,
France, October 8, 1918. When his company was stopped
by enemy machine-gun fire, Private Skiff crawled
forward alone, climbed a steep hill under intense 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.
 General Orders 95, War Department, 1919
Born: at East Branch, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Spartansburg, Pennsylvania
SKOGSBURG, VIVIAN
SISSON, CHARLES N.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles
N. Sisson, Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 328th
Infantry Regiment, 82d Division, A.E.F., 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
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Vivian
Skogsburg, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company L, 131st
Infantry Regiment, 33d Division, A.E.F., near Forges
Woods, France, September 26, 1918. Although seriously
burned by a phosphorous shell, Sergeant Skogsburg
continued in command of his platoon, 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.
 General Orders 71, War Department, 1919
Born: at Highland, Iowa
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Home Town: Chicago, Illinois
into the enemy's position and continued to perform his
duties until he was overcome by exhaustion.
SKRYPECK, ANDY
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Andy
Skrypeck, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Medical Detachment, 125th
Infantry Regiment (Attached), 32d Division, A.E.F.,
southwest of Fismes, France, August 5, 1918. During the
forward movement of the 1st 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 very accurate and intense, but Private
Skrypeck disregarded all possibilities of personal injury
and remained upon the field until he had administered
first aid to all his fallen comrades.
 General Orders No. No. 117, War Department, 1918
Born: at Austria
Home Town: Detroit, Michigan
 General Orders No. 44, War Department, 1919
Born: at Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Home Town: Eau Claire, Wisconsin
SLATE, JOSEPH W.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Joseph
W. Slate, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company C, 2d Field Signal
Battalion, 1st Division, A.E.F., near Exermont, France,
October 2 - 11, 1918. Corporal Slate volunteered and
maintained a telephone line which ran through thick
undergrowth and barbed-wire entanglements to an
advanced observation post. Despite heavy artillery and
direct machine-gun fire, Corporal Slate kept the line in
operation for many hours without relief.
 General Orders No. 44, War Department, 1919
Born: at San Francisco, California
Home Town: Crockett, California
SLADEN, FRED W.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Fred W.
Sladen, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Headquarters, 5th
Infantry Brigade, 3d Division, A.E.F., 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 position through three kilometers of
severe artillery fire. Upon arrival, he found that the
battalion commander had been killed and the units badly
disorganized and intermingled. He personally reorganized
the troops under the terrific machine-gun and shell fire,
reconnoitered the enemy's positions, and launched the
advance anew. While engaged in this perilous mission he
fainted from exhaustion, but, upon being revived, refused
to be evacuated and continued in the work of reorganizing
and stabilizing the line at this critical period. Due to his
efforts the action was carried to a successful conclusion in
the face of apparently insurmountable difficulties.
 General Orders 81, War Department, 1919
Born: at Lowell, Massachusetts
Home Town: Omaha, Nebraska
SLAGSVOL, OSCAR T.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Oscar T.
Slagsvol, Second Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 128th
Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., near St. Gilles,
France, August 3, 1918. Commanding the battalion
patrols, Lieutenant Slagsvol was engaged continuously
throughout the day in making reconnaissances under
heavy fire. Although wounded, he preceded the battalion
SLATE, RALPH
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Ralph
Slate, Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with 39th Infantry
Regiment, 4th Division, A.E.F., near Bois-de- Septsarges,
France, September 27, 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 scattered and
strengthening and holding his line, until again severely
wounded.
 General Orders 81, War Department, 1919
Born: at Grand Rapids, Michigan
Home Town: Cadillac, Michigan
*SLATER, NORMAN C.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Norman
C. Slater, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company H, 312th Infantry
Regiment, 78th Division, A.E.F., near Grand Pre, France,
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 remained 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.
 General Orders 70, War Department, 1919
Born: at Novemburg, New York
Home Town: Bainbridge, New York
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SLAY, JOHN R.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John R.
Slay, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company G, 354th Infantry
Regiment, 89th Division, A.E.F., near Barricourt, France,
November 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.
 General Orders No. 44, War Department, 1919
Born: at New York, New York
Home Town: St. Louis, Missouri
SLICKLEN, ARTHUR C.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Arthur C.
Slicklen, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company C, 165th
Infantry Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F., near Villers-surFere, France, July 28 - 29, 1918. Under a severe
bombardment of artillery and heavy machine-gun fire,
Private Slicklen voluntarily went forward three times and
brought wounded comrades back to safety, after helping
to disperse enemy snipers and grenadiers that had been
threatening the left flank of his company. On the
following day with the troops leading the attack on
Meurcy Farm, under a deadly machine gun fire from front
and flank, he displayed the greatest coolness and courage
until wounded four times and carried from the field.
 General Orders No. 9, War Department, 1923
Born: at New York, New York
Home Town: New York, New York
SLINGO, HERBERT J.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Herbert J.
Slingo, First Lieutenant (Signal Corps), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving as Signal
Officer, 1st Infantry Brigade, 2d Division, A.E.F., in the
Meuse-Argonne offensive, France, November 6, 1918.
Lieutenant Slingo displayed the highest qualities-courage,
fearlessness, and leadership-in the handling of his section
in the Meuse- Argonne offensive. On November 6, 1918,
with utter disregard for his own personal safety, he
successfully ran communication lines from headquarters,
1st Infantry Brigade, to the headquarters of the 16th and
18th Infantry Regiments, keeping the brigade commander
in constant touch with the commanding officers of these
regiments. Arriving at the headquarters of the 18th
Infantry and finding a shortage of equipment and men, he
personally directed the running of communication lines to
the front-line battalion at the imminent risk of his life
through heavy shell and machine-gun fire. The lines were
successfully laid under most hazardous circumstances,
Lieutenant Slingo working all the while under direct
observation and shellfire of the enemy. His courageous
action at a most trying moment was an inspiration to all
and assisted materially in the success of this operation.
 General Orders No. No. 49, War Department, 1922
Born: at Chicago, Illinois
Home Town: New York, New York
SLOAN, OZRO L.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Ozro L.
Sloan, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company C, 9th Infantry
Regiment, 2d Division, A.E.F., near Thiaucourt, France,
September 12, 1918. When his platoon was under shell
fire and threatened by an enemy counterattack, Private
Sloan collected in the vicinity a number of soldiers
separated from their organizations 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.
 General Orders No. 46, War Department, 1919
Born: at Cartwright, Texas
Home Town: Cartwright, Texas
*SLOAN, WILLIAM E.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William
E. Sloan, Mechanic, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company I, 137th
Infantry Regiment, 35th Division, A.E.F., near Varennes,
France, September 26, 1918. Mechanic Sloan continued
to advance 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.
 General Orders No. 59, War Department, 1919
Born: at Rush County, Kansas
Home Town: Wichita, Kansas
*SLOVER, LUKE E., JR.,
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Luke /w,
Slover, Jr., Private First Class, U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with
Company B, 311th Infantry Regiment, 78th Division,
A.E.F., near Vieville-en-Haye, France, September 24 - 25,
1918. On the night of September 24 - 25, Private Slover
repeatedly carried messages between 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. He was later killed
in action.
 General Orders No. 27, War Department, 1919
Born: at Old Bridge, New Jersey
Home Town: Keyport, New Jersey
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SLOVER, ROBERT
SMALL, EARL R.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Robert
Slover, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary
heroism while serving with the Forty-Ninth Company,
Fifth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F., in action
near St. Etienne, France, October 4, 1918. Corporal
Slover assisted in preparing an emergency force of about
thirty men, leading them in attack against greatly superior
numbers of the enemy, who were preparing a surprise
attack against an unprotected projection of our lines. His
leadership and daring resulted in the complete success of
the exploit.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Earl R.
Small, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company I, 112th Infantry
Regiment, 28th Division, A.E.F., near Montblainville,
France, September 28, 1918. In the face of a
concentration of enemy machine-gun and rifle fire,
Sergeant Small, together with Private Schwing of his
company, voluntarily left the shelter of the trenches
constantly under observation of the enemy, advanced
across open ground a distance of 75 yards, rescued a
severely wounded soldier, and carried him to shelter. The
bravery and devotion to duty thus displayed inspired and
encouraged the members of their command, inciting them
to still greater endeavors.
 General Order No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Coal Creek, Tennessee
Home Town: Coal Creek, Tennessee
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action), Navy Cross w/Gold Star
(WWI)
 General Orders No. No. 16, War Department, 1923
Born: at Forest County, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Sheffield, Pennsylvania
SLUSHER, ERNEST W.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Ernest
W. Slusher, Major (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving as
Regimental Surgeon, Medical Detachment, 140th Infantry
Regiment (Attached), 35th Division, A.E.F., near
Charpentry, France, September 29 - 30, 1918. Although
severely gassed, Major Slusher 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.
 General Orders 81, War Department, 1919
Born: at Dover, Missouri
Home Town: Kansas City, Missouri
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Lyle H.
Small, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company M, 358th Infantry
Regiment, 90th Division, A.E.F., near Vilcey, France,
September 12, 1918. Corporal Small, with another
soldier, volunteered to outflank an enemy machine-gun
nest, and, under most harassing fire, captured the gun and
11 prisoners.
 General Orders 81, War Department, 1919
Born: at Mazon, Illinois
Home Town: Mazon, Illinois
*SMALLEY, JOHN W.
*SLYKE, ALFRED GEORGE
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Alfred
George Slyke, Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for
extraordinary heroism while serving with the SeventySeventh Company, Sixth Machine-Gun Battalion, Sixth
Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F., in action near
Blanc Mont, France, November 4, 1918. When the
Germans attacked Sergeant Slyke's machine-gun
detachment at close range, ammunition was dropped
between 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.
 General Order No. 46, War Department, 1920
Born: at Amsterdam, New York
Home Town: Amsterdam, New York
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)
SMALL, LYLE H.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John W.
Smalley, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company M, 358th Infantry
Regiment, 90th Division, A.E.F., near Vilcey, France,
September 12, 1918. Sergeant Smalley displayed great
heroism and disregard 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 performance of this
courageous act.
 General Orders No. No. 129, War Department, 1918
Born: at Summitville, Indiana
Home Town: Drumright, Oklahoma
SMALLYON, EDWARD H.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edward
H. Smallyon, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Machine-Gun
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Company, 30th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F.,
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.
France, July 31, 1918. Private First Class Smeck
displayed extraordinary heroism in the performance of his
duties as runner and, when another 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.
 General Orders No. 32, War Department, 1919
Born: at Hartford, Connecticut
Home Town: Hartford, Connecticut
 General Orders 71, War Department, 1919
Born: at Reading, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Reading, Pennsylvania
SMART, PAUL H.
SMIDT, WILLIAM F.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Paul H.
Smart, Second Lieutenant (Field Artillery), U.S. Army,
for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with
101st Field Artillery, 26th Division, A.E.F., during the
attack on Marcheville-en-Woevre, France, September 26,
1918. Lieutenant Smart volunteered to run back with a
message to the rear through a dense enemy concentration
of high-explosive shell and gas, after all of the Infantry
and Artillery runners had been either killed or wounded in
attempting this same mission. Lieutenant Smart was
acting as Artillery liaison officer with the attacking units
of the 102d Infantry. When the Infantry still met enemy
resistance at Marcheville and all communications to the
rear had been cut by the heavy enemy barrage laid down
in rear of the attacking force, Lieutenant Smart, at the risk
of his own life, ran through the barrage to a forward
telephone station, communicated the situation to the
Artillery commander and then ran back through the same
barrage and rejoined and remained with the Infantry
commander.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William
F. Smidt, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company H, 107th Infantry
Regiment, 27th Division, A.E.F., near Ronssoy, France,
September 29, 1918. Although suffering from a most
painful wound, Sergeant Smidt refused to be evacuated,
but continued to lead his platoon in their assault against
the enemy. The advance being halted by intense enemy
machine-gun fire, he personally rushed upon an enemy
machine-gun nest and with bombs put the machine gun
out of action, thus enabling his platoon to resume their
advance. Again stopped by enemy machine-gun fire, he
again attacked an enemy nest, but was seriously wounded
in the attempt and evacuated to the hospital. His
indomitable bravery and utter disregard for his own safety
greatly inspired the men of his company.
 General Orders No. No. 13, War Department, 1923
Born: at Nova Scotia, Canada
Home Town: Newton Highlands, Massachusetts
SMEAD, BURTON A.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Burton
A. Smead, Major (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving as Division Adjutant,
89th Division, A.E.F., 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.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Chicago, Illinois
Home Town: Denver, Colorado
SMECK, JAMES
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James
Smeck, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company B, 149th
Machine-Gun Battalion, 42d Division, A.E.F., near Sergy,
 General Orders No. No. 16, War Department, 1923
Born: at New York, New York
Home Town: New York, New York
*SMILEY, DEAN F.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Dean F.
Smiley, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary
heroism while serving with the Seventy-Fifth Company,
Sixth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F., 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.
 General Order No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Goshen, Indiana
Home Town: Goshen, Indiana
SMITH, ALBERT L.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Albert L.
Smith, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company M, 363d Infantry
Regiment, 91st Division, A.E.F., near Eclisfontaine,
France, September 27, 1918. With two other soldiers
Private Smith volunteered and went 300 yards beyond our
outpost lines, through heavy shell fire, to bring in a
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wounded private of his regiment The mission was
promptly and successfully accomplished.
 General Orders No. 46, War Department, 1919
Born: at Fillmore, Georgia
Home Town: Fillmore, California
SMITH, ANSLEY
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Ansley
Smith, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company C, 16th Infantry
Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F., near Soissons, France,
July 18, 1918. Severely wounded early in the morning,
Sergeant Smith 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.
 General Orders No. 15, War Department, 1919
Born: at Massie, Alabama
Home Town: Danville, Alabama
*SMITH, BENJAMIN B.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Benjamin
B. Smith, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company A, 119th Infantry
Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F., near Bellicourt, France,
September 29, 1918. After being wounded twice in
making attacks with his own organization, Private Smith
joined Australian troops and attacked with them, being
wounded a third time before he consented to be
evacuated.
 General Orders No. 21, War Department, 1919
Born: at Ash, North Carolina
Home Town: Ash, North Carolina
SMITH, CALLIE A.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Callie A.
Smith, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company G, 118th Infantry
Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F., near Montbrehain,
France, October 8, 1918. When his company was held up
by heavy machine-gun fire, Private Smith voluntarily
accompanied an officer and assisted him in flanking a
machine-gun post and driving out the gunners with
grenades and pistol.
 General Orders No. No. 133, War Department, 1918
Born: at York County, South Carolina
Home Town: Rock Hill, South Carolina
SMITH, CHARLES M.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles
M. Smith, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company F, 146th
Infantry Regiment, 37th Division, A.E.F., near
Montfaucon, France, September 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.
 General Orders No. 59, War Department, 1919
Born: at Martinsville, West Virginia
Home Town: Akron, Ohio
SMITH, CHARLIE E.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charlie
E. Smith, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with
Company L, 117th Infantry Regiment, 30th Division,
A.E.F., near Ponchaux, France, October 7, 1918.
Although severely wounded in the leg by machine-gun
fire, Private First Class Smith continued to advance with
his platoon, securing the rifle of a dead soldier when his
own was struck by shrapnel and rendered unserviceable.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Oak Park, North Carolina
Home Town: Copperhill, Tennessee
SMITH, CLARENCE W.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Clarence
W. Smith, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company E, 125th
Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., near Cierges,
northeast of Chateau-Thierry, France, July 31, 1918.
Corporal Smith was seriously wounded in the arm by
machine-gun fire during the advance on the heights north
of the River Ourcq. 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.
 General Orders No. No. 117, War Department, 1918
Born: at McArthur, Ohio
Home Town: Flint, Michigan
SMITH, DALLAS B.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Dallas B.
Smith, Major (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with 167th Infantry
Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F., at La Croix Rouge Farm,
near Beuvardes, France, July 28, 1918. After his battalion
had been engaged against he enemy for about two hours
and had suffered heavy casualties, in order to accomplish
his mission Major Smith, with utter disregard for his own
personal safety, placed himself at the head of his battalion
and led it in a charge against the enemy through heavy
hostile machine-gun and artillery fire. During the charge
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Major Smith was severely wounded, but continued to lead
his battalion until his objective was reached. His
undaunted courage greatly inspired the men of his
command, raising their morale to a high degree.
 General Orders No. No. 3, War Department, 1929
Born: at Opelika, Alabama
Home Town: Opelika, Alabama
SMITH, DALTON
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Dalton
Smith, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company B, 120th Infantry
Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F., near Mazinghein,
France, October 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.
 General Orders 98, War Department, 1919
Born: at Macon, North Carolina
Home Town: Macon, North Carolina
SMITH, DANIEL R.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Daniel R.
Amith, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company H, 16th Infantry
Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., near Soissons, France,
July 20, 1918. Sergeant Smith led three squads against an
artillery position which was holding up the advance of his
company by direct fire. After suffering heavy casualties,
he with two others charged the enemy position. Due to his
courage and leadership four 77-millimeter guns were
captured and 50 of the enemy forced to surrender.
 General Orders No. No. 35, War Department, 1920
Born: at Germany
Home Town: Reading, Pennsylvania
SMITH, DWIGHT F.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Dwight
F. Smith, Captain, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary
heroism while serving with the Company I, Sixth
Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F., in action in the
Bois-de-Belleau, France, June 8, 1918. Captain Smith was
conspicuous 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.
 General Order No. 110, War Department, 1918
Born: at Stowe, Vermont
Home Town: Stowe, Vermont
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)
*SMITH, EBEN A.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Eben A.
Smith, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company I, 30th Infantry
Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F., near Crezancy, France,
July 16, 1918. Although knocked down by the explosion
of a shell, Sergeant Smith immediately 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.
 General Orders 89, War Department, 1919
Born: at Tyrone, Iowa
Home Town: Waterloo, Iowa
SMITH, EMERSON R.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Emerson
R. Smith, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with
Company M, 4th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F.,
near Le Channel, France, July 26, 1918. Engaged as
runner, Private Smith carried an important message
through heavy shell and machine-gun fire, completing his
mission, although so badly gassed that immediate removal
to a hospital was necessary.
 General Orders No. No. 28, War Department, 1921
Born: at Dayton, Ohio
Home Town: Dayton, Ohio
SMITH, FLOYD T.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Floyd T.
Smith, Second Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 305th
Machine-Gun Battalion, 77th Division, A.E.F., at Villersde-Mouzon, France, November 7, 1918. When the Meuse
River was reached it was found unfordable, thereby
making it necessary to construct a bridge. Lieutenant
Smith, in charge of a platoon of four machine guns, sited
two guns to support the engineers building this bridge. He
then crossed the river alone under heavy machine-gun fire
on the partly completed bridge in order to locate the
enemy. He advanced on the supposed location of enemy
machine-gun nests and fired upon them with a rifle. Two
of the enemy then surrendered and several others fled.
Holding his prisoners at the bridgehead, he continued to
fire on the retreating enemy until the bridge was
completed and the patrols had crossed.
 General Orders No. No. 3, War Department, 1935
Born: at Britton, South Dakota
Home Town: Alma, Michigan
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SMITH, FORD D.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Ford D.
Smith, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company D, 4th Engineers, 4th
Division, A.E.F., near Ville Savoye, France, August 11,
1918. Leaving a sheltered position, Corporal Smith
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 disregard of personal danger
while under heavy fire.
 General Orders 71, War Department, 1919
Born: at Wyandotte, Michigan
Home Town: Antioch, California
SMITH, FRANK (AKA: RAY RUFUS)
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Frank
Smith, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company K, 166th Infantry
Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F., near St. Baussant,
northeast of St. Mihiel, France, September 12, 1918.
While advancing in the assault line, Corporal smith 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.
 General Orders No. No. 125, War Department, 1918
Born: at Gate City, Virginia
Home Town: Newport, Tennessee
SMITH, FRED
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Fred
Smith, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company M, 11th Infantry
Regiment, 5th Division, A.E.F., near Vieville, France,
September 12, 1918. After being gassed and shot through
the shoulder early in the morning, Sergeant Smith
continued to lead his platoon through the day, refusing to
return to the first-aid station for treatment.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Spring Valley, Ohio
Home Town: Dayton, Ohio
SMITH, FRED E.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Fred E.
Smith, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company K, 9th Infantry
Regiment, 2d Division, A.E.F., near Fauburg, France,
November 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.
 General Orders No. 46, War Department, 1919
Born: at Baldwinsville, New York
Home Town: Syracuse, New York
*SMITH, FRED SHERRY
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Fred
Sherry Smith, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Machine-Gun
Company, 354th Infantry Regiment, 89th Division,
A.E.F., near Remonville, 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 enabled 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.
 General Orders 89, War Department, 1919
Born: at Boulder, Colorado
Home Town: Denver, Colorado
SMITH, GEORGE L.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George
L. Smith, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Medical Detachment, 125th
Infantry Regiment (Attached), 32d Division, A.E.F.,
northeast of Gesnes, France, October 11, 1918. Private
Smith established a collecting point for the wounded in
the valley north of Hill 258, during the attack of his
battalion. The unit on the right, which was being
subjected to an extremely heavy machine-gun fire from
the enemy was unable to advance, thus exposing the right
flank of his battalion to a severe machine-gun fire. The
terrain afforded no protection to anyone attempting to
cross, and a runner while attempting to cross this terrain
was severely wounded, falling in an exposed position.
Private Smith, with splendid heroism and courage, dashed
across the exposed area and carried his wounded comrade
in to our lines and rendered first aid.
 General Orders No. No. 16, War Department, 1929
Born: at Blair County, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania
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*SMITH, HAMILTON A.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Hamilton
A. Smith, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 26th
Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F., at Soissons,
France, July 19 - 22, 1918. Colonel smith spent the
greater part 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.
 General Orders No. No. 132, War Department, 1918
Born: at Greenwood, Florida
Home Town: Millen, Georgia
SMITH, HARFORD D.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Harford
D. Smith, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company C, 115th Infantry
Regiment, 29th Division, A.E.F., near Sivry, France,
October 18, 1918. Corporal Smith volunteered and led an
automatic-rifle crew forward, silencing a machine-gun
nest which was holding up the advance of his company.
He worked his way forward through a barrage from four
machine-gun nests, killing all the occupants of two nests
and forcing the others to withdraw, thus permitting his
company to advance.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Cambridge, Maryland
Home Town: Cambridge, Maryland
SMITH, HARRY L.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Harry L.
Smith, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 13th
Machine-Gun Battalion, 5th Division, A.E.F., near Cunel,
France, October 14, 1918. Leaving his 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 assisted in
carrying him a distance of 170 yards to safety.
 General Orders No. 35, War Department, 1919
Born: at Mobile, Alabama
Home Town: Lucedale, Mississippi
SMITH, HARRY S.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Harry S.
Smith, Second Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 9th
Infantry Regiment, 2d Division, A.E.F., near Tuilerie
Farm, France, Novembers, 1918. Lieutenant Smith led the
advance elements of his regiment during an advance of
eight kilometers through the German lines, and, with
extraordinary skill and courage reduced several enemy
strong points. In addition, he captured 50 prisoners and a
large amount of material.
 General Orders No. 46, War Department, 1919
Born: at Waynesburg, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Waynesburg, Pennsylvania
*SMITH, HEARL
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Hearl
Smith, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company F, 140th Infantry
Regiment, 35th Division, A.E.F., near Cheppy, France,
September 27, 1918. Having been mortally 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.
 General Orders 89, War Department, 1919
Born: at Newport, Tennessee
Home Town: Willow Springs, Missouri
SMITH, HENRY M.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Henry M.
Smith, Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with 314th Infantry
Regiment, 79th Division, A.E.F., 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
until 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.
 General Orders No. 46, War Department, 1919
Born: at Jeannette, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Greensburg, Pennsylvania
SMITH, HORACE L., JR.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Horace
L. Smith, Jr., Captain (Corps of Engineers), U.S. Army,
for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 1st
Engineers, 1st Division, A.E.F., 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 traffic at an
important crossroad for hours.
 General Orders No. 44, War Department, 1919
Born: at Richmond, Virginia
Home Town: Petersburg, Virginia
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SMITH, HOWARD G.
SMITH, JOHN E.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Howard
G. Smith, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 168th
Infantry Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F., in the Bois-deRomagne, France, October 15, 1918. Lieutenant Smith
was wounded early in the engagement but he declined to
be evacuated, although he was suffering much pain. He
brilliantly led his platoon in a charge on four machineguns, 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 until the prisoners were delivered at
battalion headquarters.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John E.
Smith, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company G, 26th Infantry
Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F., near Soissons, France,
July 19, 1918. On his own initiative Sergeant Smith took
command of his company when all its officers and its first
sergeant had been killed or wounded, and carried forward
successfully its part in the day's attack.
 General Orders No. 15, War Department, 1919
Born: at Cleveland, Ohio
Home Town: East Lansing, Michigan
SMITH, IVAN H.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Ivan H.
Smith, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company E, 125th Infantry
Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., 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.
 General Orders No. No. 132, War Department, 1918
Born: at Bay Port, Michigan
Home Town: Flint, Michigan
SMITH, JOE
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Joe
Smith, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company C, 39th Infantry
Regiment, 4th Division, A.E.F., near Bois-du-Fays,
France, October 10 - 13, 1918. Acting as battalion 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 lines. He volunteered out of
his turn for this dangerous but all-important work.
 General Orders 64, War Department, 1919
Born: at Montgomery County, Arkansas
Home Town: Center Point, Arkansas
 General Orders No. No. 132, War Department, 1918
Born: at Hoschton, Georgia
Home Town: Norman Park, Georgia
*SMITH, JOHN F.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John F.
Smith, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary
heroism while serving with the Machine-Gun Company,
Fifth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F., in action
near St. Etienne, France, October 4, 1918. During a heavy
enemy counter-barrage 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 his fourth
journey.
 General Order No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Youngstown, Ohio
Home Town: Cincinnati, Ohio
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)
SMITH, JOHN W.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John W.
Smith, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company G, 320th Infantry
Regiment, 80th Division, A.E.F., during the MeuseArgonne offensive, France, September 26, 1918. When
the advance of his platoon had been temporarily halted by
intensive fire from an enemy machine-gun nest, Private
Smith displayed exceptional bravery and leadership when,
on his own initiative, he organized a number of scattered
troops and courageously led them forward, capturing the
machine guns and several prisoners, thus enabling his
platoon to continue the advance.
 General Orders No. No. 2, War Department, 1932
Born: at McKeesport, Pennsylvania
Home Town: New Sheffield, Pennsylvania
SMITH, JOSEPH W.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Joseph
W. Smith, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 166th
Infantry Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F., near St.
Baussant, northeast of St. Mihiel, France, September 12,
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1918. Finding that his platoon would be under heavy fire
of enemy machine-guns while crossing the Rupt de Mad,
Lieutenant Smith, rather than permit the advance to be
delayed, 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.
 General Orders No. 99, War Department, 1918
Born: at Meridian, Texas
Home Town: Austin, Texas
SMITH, LEROY W.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Leroy W.
Smith, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company F, 118th Infantry
Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F., 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 voluntarily led a patrol to establish liaison
with his right flank, being subjected to annihilating
machine-gun fire during the entire exploit.
 General Orders 64, War Department, 1919
Born: at Washington, Michigan
Home Town: Chicago, Illinois
SMITH, MARTIN M.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Martin
M. Smith, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company G, 108th
Infantry Regiment, 27th Division, A.E.F., near Ronssoy,
France, September 29 - 30, 1918. Sergeant Smith
exhibited exceptional gallantry and ability in leadership
when after being severely shell shocked, he continued to
direct the steady advance of his platoon under intense
machine-gun and shell fire, with utter 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.
 General Orders No. 21, War Department, 1919
Born: at Batavia, New York
Home Town: Batavia, New York
SMITH, MAXWELL E.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Louis S.
Smith, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company I, 314th Infantry
Regiment, 79th Division, A.E.F., near Montfaucon,
France, September 27, 1918. Sergeant Smith advanced
alone and silenced a machine-gun nest which was holding
up the advance of his section.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Maxwell
E. Smith, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company D, 126th Infantry
Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., near Gesnes, northwest
of Verdun, France, October 3, 1918. In an attack on
German strong points, Sergeant Smith was wounded early
in the action by a shell fragment, but after dressing his
wound himself he immediately rejoined his organization.
Upon hearing that his company commander had been
killed, he reported this fact to the regimental post of
command, and although he was urged to go to the rear for
medical aid, he again went forward and assumed
command of the company, remaining in charge until the
following morning. His courage and disregard for danger
were an inspiration to his men and a thorough
demonstration of his loyalty and devotion to duty.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Shultzville, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Dalton, Pennsylvania
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Ionia, Michigan
Home Town: Ionia, Michigan
SMITH, MARTIN E.
SMITH, MILLARD
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Martin E.
Smith, First Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company G, 132d
Infantry Regiment, 33d Division, A.E.F., near
Consenvoye, France, October 9, 1918. When his company
was held up by heavy machine-gun fire, First Sergeant
Smith showed marked personal 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 officers and
15 men as prisoners.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Millard
Smith, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company K, 9th Infantry
Regiment, 2d Division, A.E.F., near Beaumont, France,
November 8, 1918. During an advance of his company,
terrific machine-gun fire was encountered, the enemy
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.
 General Orders No. 46, War Department, 1919
Born: at Williamsburg County, South Carolina
Home Town: Cades, South Carolina
SMITH, LOUIS S.
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 General Orders No. 21, War Department, 1919
Born: at Whitley County, Kentucky
Home Town: Vox, Kentucky
SMITH, NAT R.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Nat R.
Smith, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company K, 361st Infantry
Regiment, 91st Division, A.E.F., near Gesnes, France,
September 28, 1918. Sergeant Smith successfully led his
patrol, in the face of heavy machine-gun fire, being a
point direct, in order to make better reconnaissance, and,
although severely wounded, continued to lead his patrol.
 General Orders No. 20, War Department, 1919
Born: at Kelso, Washington
Home Town: Ostrander, Washington
SMITH, NICKOLAS
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Nickolas
Smith, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company K, 126th Infantry
Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., 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.
 General Orders 89, War Department, 1919
Born: at Grand Rapids, Michigan
Home Town: Grand Rapids, Michigan
France, October 12, 1918. During a heavy bombardment
after a shell had struck his machine-gun, knocking it and
his squad completely out of action, Corporal Smith
assembled three men from another squad and, obtaining
another gun, again took up a position on the line and
remained throughout the action, as the front was at that
time thinly held and in constant danger of counterattack;
the prompt initiative and splendid courage on the part of
this soldier not only inspired and encouraged his men but
aided materially in the success of the action.
 General Orders No. 21, War Department, 1919
Born: at Burlington, Iowa
Home Town: Burlington, Iowa
SMITH, RICHARD THOMPSON
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Richard
Thompson Smith, Captain (Signal Corps), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 117th
Field Signal Battalion, 42d Division, A.E.F., while under
heavy shell fire on March 17, 1918, in the vicinity of Fort
de Manonviller, France. Captain Smith 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.
 General Orders No. 126, War Department, 1919
Born: at Boonville, Missouri
Home Town: Kansas City, Missouri
SMITH, ROBERT O.
SMITH, PHILIP F.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Philip F.
Smith, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company B, 115th
Infantry Regiment, 29th Division, A.E.F., 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 splinter and
severely bruised, be continued with the wounded man to
first-aid station.
 General Orders No. 16, War Department, 1919
Born: at Baltimore, Maryland
Home Town: Baltimore, Maryland
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Robert O.
Smith, First Lieutenant (Dental Corps), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with
Medical Detachment, 356th Infantry Regiment
(Attached), 89th Division, A.E.F., near the Meuse River,
France, November 6 - 11, 1918. After all the medical
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 perilous shell fire.
After caring for the wounded, he personally searched the
field of action for further casualties.
 General Orders No. 32, War Department, 1919
Born: at De Beque, Colorado
Home Town: Denver, Colorado
SMITH, ROYAL H. G.
SMITH, RAYMOND R.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Raymond
R. Smith, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company C, 11th MachineGun Battalion, 4th Division, A.E.F., northeast of Cunel,
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Royal H.
G. Smith, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 353d
Infantry Regiment, 89th Division, A.E.F., near
Remonville, France, November 1, 1918. Lieutenant Smith
was a member of a group of several officers and soldiers,
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who armed only with pistols, were cut off from the
battalion headquarters by the fire of three enemy
machine-guns. Being unable to reach the enemy with
pistol fire, they were in danger of annihilation when
Lieutenant Smith, with great daring, dashed from cover
through the machine-gun fire and returned with & platoon
of infantry, with which he successfully attacked the
enemy machine-gun and thereby saved the lives of the
party. la accomplishing this feat, Lieutenant Smith was
wounded in the leg by a machine-gun bullet, but he
continued in action, refusing to be evacuated.
 General Orders 95, War Department, 1919
Born: at Dayton, Maine
Home Town: Gorham, Maine
SMITH, RUSSELL C.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Russell
C. Smith, Mechanic, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company B, 115th
Infantry Regiment, 29th Division, A.E.F., 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
severely wounded. Greatly exhausted, he refused medical
attention and continued with the message until he reached
the battalion headquarters.
 General Orders No. 15, War Department, 1919
Born: at Hagerstown, Maryland
Home Town: Hagerstown, Maryland
SMITH, SAMUEL T.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Samuel
T. Smith, First Lieutenant (Field Artillery), U.S. Army,
for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with
Battery A, 6th Field Artillery, 1st Division, A.E.F., near
Fleville, 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 received medical
treatment.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Conway, Arkansas
Home Town: Conway, Arkansas
SMITH, SIDNEY
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Sidney
Smith, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company H, 308th Infantry
Regiment, 77th Division, A.E.F., 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 courage 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.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Pearl, Illinois
Home Town: Blaine, Montana
SMITH, THOMAS J.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Thomas
J. Smith, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company H, 9th Infantry
Regiment, 2d Division, A.E.F., on June 6, 1918, near
Chateau-Thierry, France. After having been severely
wounded, Corporal Smith remained with his platoon,
encouraging and urging on men in the absence of their
platoon sergeant, who had been killed.
 General Orders No. No. 107, War Department, 1918
Born: at New Britain, Connecticut
Home Town: New Britain, Connecticut
SMITH, TOM H.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Tom H.
Smith, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company C, 115th Infantry
Regiment, 28th Division, A.E.F., in the Bois- deConsenvoye, 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
preventing 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.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Weatherford, Texas
Home Town: Shamrock, Oklahoma
SMITH, WALLACE W.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Wallace
W. Smith, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company I, 361st Infantry
Regiment, 91st Division, A.E.F., 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.
 General Orders No. 20, War Department, 1919
Born: at Turkey
Home Town: Corvallis, Oregon
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SMITH, WARDE B.
SMITH, WILLIAM K.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Warde B.
Smith, First Lieutenant (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 125th
Infantry Regiment (Attached), 32d Division, A.E.F., near
Cierges, France, July 21 to August 7, 1918. Maintaining
dressing stations close to the advanced lines, under heavy
enemy machine-gun and artillery fire, Lieutenant Smith
continued day and night to render first aid and to evacuate
the wounded. On August 2 his aid station, due to
withdrawals of the Infantry to take a more advantageous
position, was left in advance of the front line. With a
score of severely wounded men to evacuate, Lieutenant
Smith remained at the advanced position for six hours
under intense enemy fire until all patients had been given
every possible care and carried to a place of safety. His
coolness, courage, and devotion to duty save the lives of
many men.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William
K. Smith, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company D, 2d MachineGun Battalion, 1st Division, A.E.F., near Croix Le Perre,
France, July 18, 1918. After his platoon commander had
become a causality 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 battalion. Despite intense
machine-gun and shell fire, he made a flank attack on the
nest and reduced it, killing or capturing 12 of the enemy.
His marked courage and quick initiative enabled the
battalion to resume its advance.
 General Orders No. 9, War Department, 1923
Born: at Frankfort, Ohio
Home Town: Frankfort, Ohio
SMITH, WILLIAM OLIVER
*SMITH, WILLARD L.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Willard
L. Smith, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 9th
Infantry Regiment, 2d Division, A.E.F., near
Remenauville, France, September 12, 1918. Lieutenant
Smith was killed while gallantly assisting in maintaining
liaison between the troops advancing on the open ground
to the west of Bois du Four and those in the woods. It was
due to Lieutenant Smith's fearless example while leading
his men, that the line was held intact at this point.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Worcester, Massachusetts
Home Town: Worcester, Massachusetts
*SMITH, WILLIAM F.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William
F. Smith, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company B, 111th Infantry
Regiment, 28th Division, A.E.F., near Fismette, France,
August 10, 1918. When the attack of his company was
held up by fire from a hostile strong point, Private Smith,
with two other men, voluntarily cut their way through
enemy wire entanglements under heavy fire, reached their
objective, and engaged the enemy in hand-to-hand
combat. During the latter action six of the enemy were
killed and the attacking line was enabled to advance to the
new position. Private Smith was mortally wounded, his
heroic action costing him his life.
 General Orders No. No. 49, War Department, 1922
Born: at Essington, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Chester, Pennsylvania
 General Orders 98, War Department, 1919
Born: at Hubbard, Texas
Home Town: Hubbard, Texas
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William
Oliver Smith, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 318th
Machine-Gun Battalion, 81st Division, A.E.F., north of
Haudiomont, France, November 9 - 10, 1918. Lieutenant
Smith courageously led his machine-gun platoon in an
attack on the afternoon of November 9, and later assisted
in organizing a position for defense. On November 10, the
enemy launched a strong counterattack and the Infantry
withdrew under cover of the machine-gun fire. Later,
when attacked by greatly superior numbers, Lieutenant
Smith defended his position an hour. Although wounded
three times, he persisted in his resistance, holding his
position until his ammunition was exhausted, when he
was taken prisoner by the enemy.
 General Orders No. 60, War Department, 1920
Born: at Liberty, Missouri
Home Town: Raleigh, North Carolina
SMITH, WILLIAMSON ALFRED
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to
Williamson Alfred Smith, Private, U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with
Company E, 118th Infantry Regiment, 30th Division,
A.E.F., east of the La Selle River, France, October 17,
1918. Having become separated from his company in a
fog, Private Smith, an automatic rifle gunner, attached
himself to a company in the attacking wave and continued
in the advance. Working his way through heavy machinegun and shellfire he put his automatic rifle into action,
poured an enfilading fire on the enemy and aided
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materially in breaking the hostile resistance at a critical
time.
 General Orders 98, War Department, 1919
Born: at Stanley County, North Carolina
Home Town: Stanfield, North Carolina
SMITHHISLER, PAUL A.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Paul A.
Smithhisler, Sergeant First Class, U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with
Headquarters Detachment, 112th Engineers, 37th
Division, A.E.F., near Heuvel, Belgium, November 2,
1918. Under cover of darkness Sergeant First class
Smithhisler 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.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Mount Vernon, Ohio
Home Town: Cleveland, Ohio
SMOTHERMAN, HORACE
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Horace
Smotherman, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company F, 131st
Infantry Regiment, 33d Division, A.E.F., near Gercourt,
France, September 26, 1918. Advancing, on his own
initiative, under heavy artillery, snipers’, and machinegun fire, Private Smotherman 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.
 General Orders 71, War Department, 1919
Born: at Paris, Texas
Home Town: Chicago, Illinois
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Silas V.
Sneeden, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company C, 115th MachineGun Battalion, 30th Division, A.E.F., near Ypres,
Belgium, August 23, 1918. Upon learning that his platoon
commander and several comrades had been wounded by
heavy shell fire, Private Sneeden voluntarily 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.
 General Orders No. 35, War Department, 1919
Born: at Sea Gate, North Carolina
Home Town: Sea Gate, North Carolina
SNIDER, JAMES J.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James J.
Snider, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Machine-Gun Company, 132d
Infantry Regiment, 33d Division, A.E.F., in the Bois-deForet, France, October 10, 1918. After six runners had
been killed or wounded in attempts to get through heavy
shellfire with an important message from the regimental
commander of the 39th Infantry to the regimental
commander of the 59th Infantry, Private Snider, with
Private Sidney Holzman, responded to a call for
volunteers and succeeded in delivering the message.
While engaged on this mission Private Snider was badly
gassed.
 General Orders No. 44, War Department, 1919
Born: at Chicago, Illinois
Home Town: Chicago, Illinois
SNOW, WILLIAM ARTHUR
*SMYTH, ROY M.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Roy M.
Smyth, Major (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with 4th Infantry
Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F., near Les Franquettes
Farm, France, July 23, 1918. After part of his battalion
had already entered an open field before Les Franzuettes
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 available cover and reorganizing his position.
 General Orders No. 32, War Department, 1919
Born: at Carters, California
Home Town: Reno, Nevada
SNEEDEN, SILAS V.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William
Arthur Snow, Major (Corps of Engineers), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 2d
Engineers, 2d Division, A.E.F., in the Belleau Wood,
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 because of the violent
fire. He returned through the barrage and, in so dong, was
wounded in the neck. After having his wound dressed at
the aid station, he refused to go to the rear, but went back
and conducted the remainder of the men through the
barrage. Despite his wound, he remained on duty for 16
hours until ordered to the rear.
 General Orders 87, War Department, 1919
Born: at Fort Hamilton, New York
Home Town: Washington, D.C.
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SNOWDEN, SAMUEL
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Samuel
Snowden, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company H, 125th Infantry
Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., near Cierges, France,
July 31, 1918. Exposed to intensive artillery and machinegun fire, Sergeant Snowden crawled to the crest of a hill
and administered first aid to a wounded man, thus saving
his life. While doing so, 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
dressing station.
 General Orders No. No. 2, War Department, 1931
Born: at Cheboygan, Michigan
Home Town: Wyandotte, Michigan
*SNYDER, ABOIL E.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Aboil E.
Snyder, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company I, 4th Infantry
Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F., near Le Channel, France,
July 26, 1918. Although shot through the stomach with a
machine-gun bullet, Private Snyder continued to the nest
relay station and arranged for the safe delivery of his
message. He died a few minutes later.
 General Orders No. 32, War Department, 1919
Born: at Alburtis, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Alburtis, Pennsylvania
SNYDER, CLAYTON EVANS
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Clayton
Evans Snyder, Second Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army,
for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 9th
Machine-Gun Battalion, 3d Division, A.E.F., 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
platoon, and directed the fire of his men with such
accuracy that the guns were silenced.
 General Orders No. 26, War Department, 1919
Born: at Columbus, Ohio
Home Town: Malta, Montana
SNYDER, JOHN H.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John H.
Snyder, First Lieutenant (Air Service), U.S. Army Air
Service, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving
with 1st Army Observation Group, U.S. Army Air
Service, A.E.F., on September 12, 1918. While on a
special mission to determine the probable enemy
concentration in the back areas, Lieutenant 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
regardless of very active and accurate machine-gun and
anti-aircraft fire. They returned to our lines only when
their mission was successfully completed.
 General Orders No. 1, War Department, 1919
Born: at Reading, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Reading, Pennsylvania
SNYDER, MILTON A.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Milton A.
Snyder, First Lieutenant (Field Artillery), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 157th
Field Artillery, 82d Division, A.E.F., near Buzancy,
France, November 3, 1918. In the face of terrific enemy
artillery and machine-gun fire Lieutenant Snyder,
accompanied by another officer, voluntarily made his way
forward and beyond the advanced Infantry lines for a
distance of several hundred yards. Upon reaching the
advanced Infantry lines they separated, but first made
plans so that the information obtained might be carried
back by either officer. After a very thorough
reconnaissance they located the enemy positions and
strong points which were holding up our lines and
communicated the information to the nearest artillery
which concentrated fire upon the critical points and
silenced the enemy resistance, thereby permitting the
Infantry to resume the advance.
 General Orders No. No. 16, War Department, 1929
Born: at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
SNYDER, WILLIS P.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Willis P.
Snyder, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company D, 150th MachineGun Battalion, 42d Division, A.E.F., east of Reims,
France, July 15, 1918. While manning a machine gun
against the enemy, and after all his comrades had either
been killed or wounded, Private Snyder remained at his
post and, in the hand-to-hand fight which ensued, 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.
 General Orders No. No. 128, War Department, 1918
Born: at Reading, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Reading, Pennsylvania
*SOCHA, RUDOLPH
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Rudolph
Socha, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
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action while serving with Battery D, 119th Field Artillery,
32d Division, A.E.F., 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 his
comrades by his undiminishing courage and cheerfulness
in the face of danger.
 General Orders 66, War Department, 1919
Born: at Talbot, Michigan
Home Town: Detroit, Michigan
SOLINSKI, WACTAW
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Wactaw
Solinski, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company K, 26th Infantry
Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F., near Soissons, France,
July 18, 1918. Sergeant (then Corporal) Solinski, although
seriously wounded in the thigh by an aerial bomb, took
command of his platoon after the death of his commander
and gallantly led it forward until he fell unconscious.
 General Orders No. No. 3, War Department, 1921
Born: at Poland
Home Town: New York, New York
SOLOMON, ISADORE
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Isadore
Solomon, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company C, 317th Infantry
Regiment, 80th Division, A.E.F., near Sommauthe,
France, November 4, 1918. When a friendly airplane had
dropped a message in front of our line Sergeant Solomon,
disregarding personal safety, exposed himself to heavy
machine-gun fire in order to go out and recover the
message. The information thus obtained was of vital
importance for the successful continuance of the advance.
 General Orders No. No. 11, War Department, 1921
Born: at Chicago, Illinois
Home Town: Chicago, Illinois
*SOMERS, VERNON L.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Vernon
L. Somers, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for
extraordinary heroism while serving with the Fifth
Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F., in action at
Chateau-Thierry, France, June 6, 1918. Killed in action,
Second Lieutenant Somers gave the supreme proof of that
extraordinary heroism which will serve as an example to
hitherto untried troops.
 General Order No. 119, War Department, 1918
Born: at Bloxom, Virginia
Home Town: Bloxom, Virginia
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)
SOMERVELL, BREHON B.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Brehon
B. Somervell, Lieutenant Colonel (Corps of Engineers),
U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while
serving with 89th Division, A.E.F., near Pouilly, France,
November 5 - 6, 1918. Voluntarily serving on the staff of
the 89th Division, Lieutenant Colonel Somervell
conducted the first engineering reconnaissance of the
damaged bridges at Pouilly, advancing more than 500
meters beyond the American outposts, crossing three
branches of the Meuse River, and successfully
reconnoitering the enemy.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Little Rock, Arkansas
Home Town: Little Rock, Arkansas
SOMES, RUSSELL V.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Russell
V. Somes, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company I, 125th
Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., near Cierges,
France, July 31, 1918. Sergeant Somes 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 rescued the
only survivor, who had been blinded by shell fire and
could not help himself.
 General Orders No. No. 124, War Department, 1918
Born: at Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan
Home Town: Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan
SOMNITZ, CARL G.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Carl G.
Somnitz, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company F, 131st Infantry
Regiment, 33d Division, A.E.F., at Chipilly Ridge,
France, August 9, 1918. When all the runners of his
platoon had failed to establish liaison with the platoon on
the left Corporal Somnitz succeeded in getting through
with a message. On his return trip he was twice wounded,
but dragged himself along the ground and delivered his
message before lapsing into unconsciousness.
 General Orders No. No. 128, War Department, 1918
Born: at Chicago, Illinois
Home Town: Chicago, Illinois
SONSTELIE, CARL J.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Carl J.
Sonstelie, First Lieutenant (Armor), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 3d
Brigade, Tank Corps, A.E.F., near Montfaucon, France,
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September 26, 1918. First Lieutenant Sonstelie 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-deCuisy in advance later rallying disorganized soldiers and
enabling them to hold the Bois-de-Cuisy.
 General Orders No. 128, War Department, 1919
Born: at Vesta, North Dakota
Home Town: Kalispell, Montana
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 telephone lines, displaying
unusual bravery and devotion to duty.
 General Orders No. No. 147, War Department, 1918
Born: at New York, New York
Home Town: Bronx, New York
SOUCY, FRED G .
SORENSEN, SOREN C.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Soren C.
Sorensen, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 28th
Infantry Regiment, 2d Division, A.E.F., at Cantigny,
France, May 28, 1918. When the officers of his unit were
killed or wounded, and although he himself had been
wounded early in the attack and suffered intensely, First
Lieutenant Sorenson took command, refused to leave his
post, and, by heroic courage and resolution in resisting
counterattacks, contributed in great measure to the
successful defense of his sector.
 General Orders No. 99, War Department, 1918
Born: at Denmark
Home Town: Grand Island, Nebraska
SORENSON, JOHN H.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John H.
Sorenson, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Machine-Gun Company,
364th Infantry Regiment, 91st Division, A.E.F., near
Eclisfontaine, France, October 4, 1918. Private Sorenson
volunteered 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.
 General Orders No. 46, War Department, 1919
Born: at Denmark
Home Town: Minot, North Dakota
SORROW, LOUIS
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Louis
Sorrow, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company B, 307th Field
Signal Battalion, 82d Division, A.E.F., near Fleville,
France, October 13 - 21, 1918. After being on duty
continuously for 36 hours, on October 13, 1918, Corporal
Sorrow volunteered to repair telephone lines which had
been cut by shell fire. Under extremely heavy
bombardment he worked all night repairing breaks in
lines
and
thereby making possible constant
communication with one of the advanced regiments. On
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Fred G .
Soucy, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company E, 16th Infantry
Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F., south of Soissons, France,
July 18, 1918. When his platoon was held up by a
machine-gun Private Soucy, with two other privates who
were killed before reaching the emplacement, charged the
gun, killed the crew of five Germans, and captured their
gun.
 General Orders No. 15, War Department, 1919
Born: at Lewiston, Maine
Home Town: Lewiston, Maine
SOULES, JAMES A.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James A.
Soules, Second Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 16th
Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F., 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
gunners, killing one, thereby saving his company from a
harassing flanking fire.
 General Orders No. 44, War Department, 1919
Born: at Terre Haute, Indiana
Home Town: Dickinson, North Dakota
SOUTHARD, WILLIAM E.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William
E. Southard, Major (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 103d
Infantry Regiment, 26th Division, A.E.F., near Torcy,
France, July 18, 1918. Immediately after an enemy
barrage was laid down on his assaulting line, Major
Southard pushed forward 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 resolutely held his position
for two days, after which he was wounded while leading
in assault upon the heights beyond Belleau.
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 General Orders No. 44, War Department, 1919
Born: at Garland, Maine
Home Town: Bangor, Maine
SPAATZ, CARL ANDREW "TOOHEY"
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Carl
Andrew "Toohey" Spaatz, Major (Air Service), U.S.
Army Air Service, for extraordinary heroism in action
while serving with 3d Aero Squadron, U.S. Army Air
Service, A.E.F., during the St. Mihiel offensive,
September 26, 1918. Although he had received orders to
go to the United States, Major Spatz begged for and
received permission 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 offensive. As a result of
his efficient work he was promoted to the position of
night commander. Knowing 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 enthusiasm he became separated
from his patrol while following another enemy far beyond
the lines. His gasoline giving out, he was forced to land
and managed to land within friendly territory. Through
these acts he became an inspiration and example to all
men with whom he was associated.
 General Orders No. No. 123, War Department, 1918
Born: 6/28/1891 at Boyertown, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Boyertown, Pennsylvania
SPADAFORA, GUISEPPE
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Guiseppe
Spadafora, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Headquarters Company,
315th Infantry Regiment, 79th Division, A.E.F., 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 began. He
forced four German prisoners to assist him and repeatedly
entered the heavily shelled area, bringing out wounded
men.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Italy
Home Town: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
*SPAFFORD, JAMES H.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James H.
Spafford, First Lieutenant (Corps of Engineers), U.S.
Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving
with 2d Engineers, 2d Division, A.E.F., at St. Etienne,
France, October 9, 1918. 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 until he received a
second wound, which caused his death.
 General Orders No. 20, War Department, 1919
Born: at Baltimore, Maryland
Home Town: Baltimore, Maryland
SPAIN, GARLAND
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Garland
Spain, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company E, 322d Infantry
Regiment, 81st Division, A.E.F., near Moranville, France,
November 9, 1918. Leading his squad against six enemy
machine-guns, during which time he was twice hit by the
exacting fire there from, Corporal Spain drove the enemy
from the stronghold, making possible the further advance
of his company.
 General Orders No. 32, War Department, 1919
Born: at Greensville County, Virginia
Home Town: Rocky Mount, North Carolina
SPAMPANATO, ANIELLO
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Aniello
Spampanato, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company L, 357th
Infantry Regiment, 90th Division, A.E.F., near
Montfaucon, France, October 25, 1918. Private
Spampanato was on a patrol 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 Spampanato killed this
man with his rifle and then rushed the nest alone,
capturing the gun and three surviving members of the
crew, two others having been killed by hand grenades.
 General Orders No. No. 32, War Department, 1910
Born: at Italy
Home Town: Marseilles, Illinois
*SPANGLER, LEWIS G.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Lewis G.
Spangler, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company K, 7th Infantry
Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F., 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.
 General Orders No. 44, War Department, 1919
Born: at Sealy, Texas
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Home Town: Lometa, Texas
SPATARO, DOMINICO
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to
Dominico Spataro, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company K, 311th
Infantry Regiment, 78th Division, A.E.F., near Grand Pre,
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.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Italy
Home Town: Oswego, New York
SPAULDING, DAVID L.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to David L.
Spaulding, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for
extraordinary heroism while serving with the SeventyNinth Company, Sixth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division,
A.E.F., in action during the advance on Bouresches,
France, on June 6, 1918. Corporal Spaulding returned to
the front lines encouraging his men after being sent to the
rear with a severe wound.
 General Order No. 100, War Department, 1918
Born: at Hood River, Oregon
Home Town: Hood River, Oregon
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)
*SPAUTZ, MATTHEW
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Matthew
Spautz, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company A, 168th Infantry
Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F., near the Ourcq River,
northeast of Chateau-Thierry, France. During the advance
of July 30, 1918, while in command of his platoon,
Sergeant Spautz showed extraordinary heroism, leading
his men on in the advance, 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.
 General Orders No. 102, War Department, 1919
Born: at Dubuque, Iowa
Home Town: Dubuque, Iowa
SPEARS, GEORGE W.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George
W. Spears, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company L, 117th
Infantry Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F., near Ponchaux,
France, October 7, 1918. When part of the line had been
halted by heavy fire from three machine-gun nests,
Corporal Spears and Private Thomas G. Cagle, armed
only with rifles and bayonets, rushed the nearest hostile
position, and, of the crew of sis, 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 number had been killed and two wounded.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at London, Tennessee
Home Town: Lenoir City, Tennessee
SPEER, CHARLES EDWARD
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles
Edward Speer, Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 9th
Infantry Regiment, 2d Division, A.E.F., near Vierzy,
France, July 18, 1918. While commanding the 1st
Battalion, 9th Infantry, which was held up in crossing a
deep ravine by a heavy rifle and machine-gun fire,
Captain Speer, with utter disregard for his own safety,
although previously wounded while capturing an enemy
battery, made a reconnaissance along the front line under
heavy rifle, machine-gun, and shellfire to the left flank,
where he led his men to the attack, gained the ridge across
the ravine, and made possible the advance of the entire
line by enfilading the enemy's position. After gaining the
assigned objective, he encouraged and reorganized his
command, which had heavy losses, and made a personal
reconnaissance under heavy fire in preparation for a
further advance. While leading his battalion in the second
attack he was severely wounded. Being unable to walk as
a result of his wound, he ordered his men to push forward
and remained alone as his men, inspired by his example,
drove the enemy from their positions and continued to
advance.
 General Orders No. 9, War Department, 1923
Born: at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Baltimore, Maryland
SPEERS, THOMAS G.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Thomas
G. Speers, First Lieutenant (Chaplain), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 102d
Infantry Regiment, 26th Division, A.E.F., at Marcheville,
France, September 26, 1918. Chaplain Speers
accompanied the advance elements, which were
constantly under terrific artillery 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 dressing station through
heavy artillery and machine-gun barrage.
 General Orders No. 138, War Department, 1919
Born: at Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey
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Home Town: Montclair, New Jersey
SPENCER, EDWARD L.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edward
L. Spencer, Second Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 371st
Infantry Regiment, 93d Division, A.E.F., north of
Ardeuil, France, September 30, 1918. Having been
wounded in the leg by machine-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 him to the rear.
 General Orders No. 46, War Department, 1919
Born: at Lenoir, North Carolina
Home Town: Lenoir, North Carolina
SPENCER, ERIC W.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Eric W.
Spencer, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Machine-Gun Company,
106th Infantry Regiment, 27th Division, A.E.F., near St.
Souplet, France, October 17, 1918. During the fording of
the La Selle River and the heights beyond, Sergeant
Spencer advanced against 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.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Newfoundland
Home Town: New York, New York
SPENCER, ERNEST
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Ernest
Spencer, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary
heroism while serving with the Eighty-First Company,
Sixth Machine-Gun Battalion, Sixth Regiment (Marines),
2d Division, A.E.F., in action near Thiaucourt, France,
September 12 - 15, 1918. Private Spencer repeatedly
volunteered and carried messages through intense
machine-gun and artillery fire, obtaining valuable
information at critical moments.
 General Order No. 46, War Department, 1919
Born: at Toppenish, Washington
Home Town: Toppenish, Washington
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)
SPENCER, GILBERT A.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Gilbert
A. Spencer, First Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company K, 9th
Infantry Regiment, 2d Division, A.E.F., 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 officer of his company.
 General Orders No. 46, War Department, 1919
Born: at Sailors Encampment, Michigan
Home Town: Ionia, Michigan
SPENCER, JOHN D.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John D.
Spencer, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with
Company B, 127th Infantry Regiment, 32d Division,
A.E.F., at Fismes, France, August 4, 1918. While leading
his company in the attack against Fismes First Lieutenant
Spencer was knocked down and severely wounded by
machine-gun fire. Without regard to his wounds he
regained his feet and continued to lead his command until
again severely wounded.
 General Orders No. No. 124, War Department, 1918
Born: at Oshkosh, Wisconsin
Home Town: Oshkosh, Wisconsin
SPENCER, LORILLARD
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Lorillard
Spencer, Major (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with 369th Infantry
Regiment, 93d Division, A.E.F., in the Champagne
Sector, France, September 26, 1918. Commanding a
battalion which was in action for the first time, Major
Spencer inspired his men by his own coolness and
courage under intense machine-gun fire. He continually
exposed himself without regard for personal safety until
he was wounded six times.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at New York, New York
Home Town: New York, New York
SPENCER, WILLIAM M.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William
M. Spencer, Second Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 165th
Infantry Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F., near Villers-surFere, France, on July 28, 1918. Second Lieutenant
Spencer led his platoon in an attack which stormed and
took the strongly prepared enemy positions on the heights
north of the River Ourcq. 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.
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 General Orders No. 99, War Department, 1918
Born: at Erie, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Erie, Pennsylvania
position, only a few yards from the enemy machine-guns,
and, after killing four of the enemy with a rifle, was
mortally wounded but continued to hold his position until
he died.
SPENCLEY, GEORGE H.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George
H. Spencley, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company A, 8th
Machine-Gun Battalion, 3d Division, A.E.F., near Cunel,
France, October 15, 1918. Although painfully wounded in
the back by a piece of enemy shell and tagged for
evacuation to the hospital, Corporal Spencley refused to
be evacuated, but returned to his gun during two enemy
counterattacks, during which he stopped by his fire an
enemy attack which had reached within 40 yards of his
position.
 General Orders No. No. 27, War Department, 1920
Born: at Standish, Michigan
Home Town: Lovering, Michigan
 General Orders No. 50, War Department, 1919
Born: at Bloomville, New York
Home Town: Bloomville, New York
*SPINNEY, GEORGE F.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George
F. Spinney, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company C, 101st
Infantry Regiment, 26th Division, A.E.F., 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 attempting to capture the remainder of the crew
this gallant officer was himself killed.
 General Orders No. 21, War Department, 1919
Born: at Brighton, Massachusetts
Home Town: Faneuil, Massachusetts
SPESSARD, RUTHERFORD H.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to
Rutherford H. Spessard, Major (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 58th
Infantry Regiment, 4th Division, A.E.F., near VilleSavoye, 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 commander 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 personal
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 established
his battalion headquarters a short distance to the rear of
his lines in a position continually subjected to severe
enemy artillery fire.
 General Orders 98, War Department, 1919
Born: at Newcastle, Virginia
Home Town: Newcastle, Virginia
*SPICKERMAN, RAYMOND H.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Raymond
H. Spickerman, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Machine-Gun
Company, 107th Infantry Regiment, 27th Division,
A.E.F., near Ronssoy, France, September 29, 1918.
Corporal Spickerman and his machine-gunner pushed
forward to a blind trench, which was partially surrounded
by machine-gunners and snipers, under terrific machinegun and trench-mortar fire and through a heavy smoke
screen. He barricaded a sap at the most dangerous
SPITZNAGEL, CHARLES
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles
Spitznagel, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company C, 15th
Machine-Gun Battalion, 5th Division, A.E.F., in the Boisde-Rappes, France, October 21, 1918. 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 directing their fire until relieved
two hours later.
 General Orders No. 35, War Department, 1919
Born: at Cincinnati, Ohio
Home Town: Cincinnati, Ohio
SPIVEY, FRED F.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Fred F.
Spivey, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company B, 6th Infantry
Regiment, 5th Division, A.E.F., near Romagne, France,
October 14 - 18, 1918. Sergeant Spivey set a splendid
example to his men while in command of a platoon under
severe machine-gun fire, personally capturing two
machine-guns.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Booneville, Kentucky
Home Town: Lexington, Kentucky
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SPRAGUE, ALMON E.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Almon E.
Sprague, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Medical Detachment, 355th
Infantry Regiment (Attached), 89th Division, A.E.F., near
Tailly, France, November 4, 1918. Under heavy artillery
and machine-gun fire, Private Sprague exposed himself
fearlessly on the battlefield, to give first aid to the
wounded, showing marked personal valor. When his
bandages were expended, he 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.
 General Orders 87, War Department, 1919
Born: at Fayette, Iowa
Home Town: Platte, South Dakota
SPRAGUE, CHANDLER
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Chandler
Sprague, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with
Company K, 115th Infantry Regiment, 29th Division,
A.E.F., 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. Accompanied by one man, he promptly and
voluntarily returned through artillery, machine-gun, and
rifle fire, found the missing man, who had been wounded
and carried him back to the American lines.
 General Orders No. No. 100, War Department, 1918
Born: at Haverhill, Massachusetts
Home Town: Baltimore, Maryland
*SPRINGER, FRANK
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Frank
Springer, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company C, 1st Engineers,
1st Division, A.E.F., near Soissons, France, July 20, 1918.
When volunteers were called for by his company
commander, Private Springer volunteered and rescued
wounded comrades from a barrage. Disregarding danger
to himself, he continued the performance of these heroic
deeds until killed.
 General Orders No. No. 124, War Department, 1918
Born: at Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin
Home Town: Aurora, Illinois
SPRINGS, ELLIOTT WHITE
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Elliott
White Springs, First Lieutenant (Air Service), U.S. Army
Air Service, for extraordinary heroism in action while
serving with 148th Aero Squadron, 4th Pursuit Group,
U.S. Army Air Service, A.E.F., near Bapaume, France,
August 22, 1918. Attacking three enemy planes (type
Fokker), who were driving 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 ammunition.
 General Orders No. 23, War Department, 1919
Born: 7/31/1896 at Fort Mill, South Carolina
Home Town: Lancaster, South Carolina
SPRINGS, WILLIAM H.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William
H. Springs, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company E, 16th
Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F., south of
Soissons, France, July 18, 1918. After his platoon
commander had been wounded Sergeant Springs took
command, reorganized, and led the platoon forward
through heavy fire to all its objectives, in which attack he
was severely wounded. He also rendered gallant service
before Montdidier and St. Mihiel, during both of which
operations he was wounded.
 General Orders No. No. 35, War Department, 1920
Born: at Greenville, South Carolina
Home Town: Madison County, North Carolina
SPROUSE, ROBERT
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Robert
Sprouse, First Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company A, 30th
Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F., near Crezancy,
France, July 15 - 16, 1918. Throughout the engagement,
Sergeant Sprouse encouraged his men by his gallant
conduct. After the company was ordered to withdraw,
Sergeant Sprouse voluntarily returned to the position his
company had held and, throughout the night of July 15 16, assisted in evacuating the wounded.
 General Orders No. 32, War Department, 1919
Born: at Alexander, North Carolina
Home Town: Clinton, Missouri
SRYGLEY, ELA M.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Ela M.
Srygley, First Lieutenant (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 4th
Machine-Gun Battalion (Attached), 2d Division, A.E.F.,
near Medeah Ferme, France, October 8 - 9, 1918. When a
platoon 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 line, and rendered invaluable aid to the
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wounded. On October 9, Lieutenant Srygley again left the
shelter of his dressing station and under intense fire,
voluntarily went to the assistance of the wounded of the
141st Infantry.
 General Orders No. 21, War Department, 1919
Born: at Leganon, Tennessee
Home Town: Nashville, Tennessee
ST. GEORGE, EMERY
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Emery
St. George, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 30th
Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F., near Crezancy,
France, July 15, 1918. On duty as assistant regimental
signal officer, Lieutenant St. George continually exposed
himself during the terrific enemy bombardment preceding
the attack of July 15 repairing wires and endeavoring to
keep the lines in operation.
 General Orders No. 46, War Department, 1919
Born: at Plymouth, Massachusetts
Home Town: Plymouth, Massachusetts
*ST. GEORGE, RAYMOND
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Raymond
St. George, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company G, 101st Infantry
Regiment, 26th Division, A.E.F., near Bois-de-Warville,
France, October 2, 1918. In the performance of his duties
as scout, Private St. George displayed unusual courage in
locating and charging machine-gun nests. After being
mortally wounded, he insisted that those who stopped to
aid him continue their advance to capture nests.
 General Orders 89, War Department, 1919
Born: at Worcester, Massachusetts
Home Town: Worcester, Massachusetts
ST. JAMES, LEONARD
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Leonard
St. James, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with
Company I, 125th Infantry Regiment, 32d Division,
A.E.F., 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 administering first aid to him.
 General Orders 64, War Department, 1919
Born: at Whittemore, Michigan
Home Town: Bay City, Michigan
STACKPOLE, EDWARD J., JR.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edward
J. Stackpole, Jr., Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 110th
Infantry Regiment, 28th Division, A.E.F., near Baslieux,
France, August 24, 1918. Directed to advance to a new
position, Captain Stackpole led his men forward with
great gallantry although painfully wounded in the back
and leg by shell fragments, 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.
 General Orders 71, War Department, 1919
Born: at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
STADIE, HERMAN EDWARD
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Herman
Edward Stadie, Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 306th
Infantry Regiment, 77th Division, A.E.F., at Feme-desDames, west of Fismes, France, August 20, 1918. While
the vicinity of the regimental command post where he
was stationed was under heavy bombardment, Captain
Stadie, without thought of personal danger, voluntarily
ran outside, through shrapnel and high-explosive shells,
and rescued a wounded runner.
 General Orders No. 99, War Department, 1918
Born: at Germany
Home Town: New York, New York
*STAEHELI, OTTO
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Otto
Staeheli, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 7th
Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F., north of Cunel,
France, October 12, 1918. Lieutenant Staeheli personally
led a platoon in the attack of Hill 258. He rushed 25 yards
ahead of his platoon and single-handed captured three of
the enemy. His platoon, inspired by his deeds, succeeded
in forcing 63 others to surrender.
 General Orders No. No. 24, War Department, 1920
Born: at Chicago, Illinois
Home Town: Chicago, Illinois
STAFFORD, CHARLES
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles
Stafford, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company D, 166th Infantry
Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F., in the St. Mihiel
offensive, September 12, 1918. Personally reconnoitering
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an enemy position, Sergeant Stafford encountered and
captured single handed six of the enemy.
 General Orders No. 21, War Department, 1919
Born: at Marion, Ohio
Home Town: Marion, Ohio
STAFFORD, THOMAS J.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Thomas
J. Stafford, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company L, 127th Infantry
Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., near Juvigny, France,
September 1, 1918. Locating an enemy machine-gun nest,
Private Stafford, upon his own initiative, organized a
patrol and led it in an attack on the hostile position,
thereby facilitating the advance of the company.
 General Orders 98, War Department, 1919
Born: at Canada
Home Town: Rhinelander, Wisconsin
STAINS, TRACY R.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Tracy R.
Stains, Second Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 28th
Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F., near Berzy-leSec, France, July 18, 1918. After being severely wounded
at the beginning of the engagement, Second Lieutenant
Stains continued to lead his command forward until he
had taken positions assigned 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.
 General Orders No. 99, War Department, 1918
Born: at Falls City, Nebraska
Home Town: Chicago, Illinois
*STAINTON, MARVIN E.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Marvin
E. Stainton, Second Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 28th
Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F., near Verdun,
France, October 9, 1918. While his battalion was being
held up by heavy machine-gun fire Second Lieutenant
Stainton voluntarily led a small detachment of his platoon
forward. He advanced far into enemy territory and
succeeded in capturing seven machine-gun nests and 47
prisoners, continuing with his mission until he was killed.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Laurel, Mississippi
Home Town: Laurel, Mississippi
STAIR, WILLETT A.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Willett
A. Stair, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary
heroism while serving with the Headquarters Company,
Sixth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F., in action
near Torcy, France, June 4, 1918. As a member of a
raiding patrol, Private Stair displayed great courage and
devotion by fearlessly entering extremely dangerous areas
and obtaining information imperatively necessary to the
success of subsequent operations.
 General Order No. 119, War Department, 1918
Born: at Bristol, South Dakota
Home Town: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)
STALCUP, JAMES
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James
Stalcup, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company C, 114th MachineGun Battalion, 30th Division, A.E.F., near La Haie,
France, October 17, 1918. During the attack of the enemy
position, Private Stalcup, although wounded in the
shoulder by a shell fragment, continued to go forward
with his section for seven hours until severely wounded
by a trench-mortar shell. Due to his second wound, he lost
his left arm. The courage and fortitude displayed by
Private Stalcup enabled his section to reach its objective
with all its guns.
 General Orders No. No. 39, War Department, 1920
Born: at Hartsville, Tennessee
Home Town: Hartsville, Tennessee
STAMBAUGH, ISABELLE
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Isabelle
Stambaugh, Reserve Nurse, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Base Hospital No.
10, Nurse Corps, A.E.F. (Attached), in front of Amiens,
France, March 21, 1918, 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.
Nurse Stambaugh was seriously wounded by shell fire
from German aeroplanes.
 General Orders 70, War Department, 1919
Born: at Mifflintown, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
STAMPS, BERNICE B.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Bernice
B. Stamps, Chief Pharmacist's Mate, U.S. Navy, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving as
Corpsman (Attached), Sixth Machine-Gun Battalion,
Sixth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F., 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 detachment was ordered to the rear,
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Home Town: Fairfield, Iowa
but he willingly stayed with the wounded and assisted
greatly in their evacuation.
 General Orders No. 46, War Department, 1919
Born: at New Hebron, Mississippi
Home Town: New Hebron, Mississippi
STANTON, CHARLES, JR.
STANFIELD, LAWRENCE
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Lawrence
Stanfield, Color Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Headquarters
Company, 120th Infantry Regiment, 30th Division,
A.E.F., near Bellicourt, France, September 28, 1918.
Sergeant Stanfield, attached to the regimental intelligence
service, was severely gassed but after receiving first-aid
treatment 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.
 General Orders No. No. 133, War Department, 1918
Born: at Alamance County, North Carolina
Home Town: Durham, North Carolina
STANKUNOS, BENJAMIN G.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Benjamin
G. Stankunos, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company B, 310th
Machine-Gun Battalion, 79th Division, A.E.F., near
Verdun, France, November 5, 1918. With two other
soldiers, Private Stankunos 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.
 General Orders No. 44, War Department, 1919
Born: at Shamokin, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Shamokin, Pennsylvania
STANSBERRY, LANE E.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Lane E.
Stansberry, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company M, 168th
Infantry Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F., near Flirey,
France, September 12, 1918. Sergeant Stansberry, singlehanded, captured a machine-gun post with 20 prisoners.
In the face of heavy machine-gun fire he later took a pair
of pliers from a wire cutter who had been killed, cut a
path through the wire, and led his platoon forward in the
attack. The extraordinary heroism displayed by Sergeant
Stansberry was a great inspiration to the members of his
organization.
 General Orders No. No. 22, War Department, 1929
Born: at Birmingham, Iowa
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles
Stanton, Jr., Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company L, 108th
Infantry Regiment, 27th Division, A.E.F., near St.
Souplet, France, October 15, 1918. Accompanied by an
officer and three other soldiers, Corporal Stanton made a
reconnaissance of the River La Selle, the journey being
made under constant and heavy machine- gun fire. To
secure the desired information it was necessary to wade
the stream for the entire distance.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Troy, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Elmira, New York
STAPLETON, GORDON C.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Gordon
C. Stapleton, Second Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army,
for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 6th
Infantry Regiment, 5th Division, A.E.F., near Vilosnes,
France, November 6, 1918. Entering Vilosnes with a
patrol, Lieutenant Stapleton 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.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Prairie Hill, Missouri
Home Town: Ennis, Texas
STAPLETON, WILLIAM A.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William
A. Stapleton, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company I, 28th
Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F., near Soissons,
France, July 19, 1918. With the aid of two men Corporal
Stapleton charged and captured a German machine-gun.
 General Orders No. No. 117, War Department, 1918
Born: at Rush, Kentucky
Home Town: Rush, Kentucky
STARK, ALEXANDER NEWTON, JR.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to
Alexander Newton Stark, Jr., Major (Infantry), U.S.
Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving
with 61st Infantry Regiment, 5th Division, A.E.F., near
Cote St. Germaine, France, November 7, 1918. His
battalion being stopped by machine-gun fire in the attack
of November 7, 1918, Major Stark personally led it in a
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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
encouraging his men to advance against odds.
 General Orders No. 46, War Department, 1919
Born: 1/4/1896 at Fort Sam Houston, Texas
Home Town: Fortress Monroe, Virginia
STARKEY, JOSEPH W.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Joseph
W. Starkey, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 9th
Infantry Regiment, 2d Division, A.E.F., 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
overwhelmingly successful, in which he received a
second wound.
 General Orders No. 21, War Department, 1919
Born: at Tuscumbia, Alabama
Home Town: Chattanooga, Tennessee
STARLINGS, PAUL N.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Paul N.
Starlings, Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 26th
Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F., at Berzy-le- Sec,
France, July 21, 1918. In spite of the fact that returning
wounded men informed that it was impossible to take
Bezy-le-Sec, Captain Starlings led his company forward
with courage and determination under steady fire, and
thereby gave invaluable aid in the assault in which he
knew his command was the last reserve.
 General Orders No. No. 132, War Department, 1918
Born: at Leitchs, Maryland
Home Town: Annapolis, Maryland
STARR, CHARLIE L.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charlie
L. Starr, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company I, 38th Infantry
Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F., near Romagne, France,
October 9, 1918. During the attack on Hill 253 Sergeant
Starr was wounded in the arm by a machine-gun bullet.
Disregarding his wound, he continued to lead his platoon
through heavy machine-gun and artillery fire, until he was
wounded a second time.
 General Orders No. No. 35, War Department, 1920
Born: at Lamoille, Illinois
Home Town: Lamoille, Illinois
*STATHAM, GEORGE B.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George
B. Statham, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with
Machine-Gun Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d
Division, A.E.F., near Tuilerie Farm, France, November
4, 1918. Although 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.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Selma, Alabama
Home Town: Cordele, Georgia
STAVROULAKIS, EMMANUEL
(First Award)
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to
Emmanuel Stavroulakis, Corporal, U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with
Company C, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division,
A.E.F., south of Soissons, France, July 18, 1918. After its
leader had been killed, Corporal Stavroulakis took
command of a patrol and led it in an attack on a machinegun position and captured the crew.
 General Orders No. No. 35, War Department, 1920
Born: at Greece
Home Town: Estherville, Iowa
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross w/OLC (WWI)
STAVROULAKIS, EMMANUEL
(Second Award)
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross (First Oak Leaf Cluster)
is presented to Emmanuel Stavroulakis, Corporal, U.S.
Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving
with Company C, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division,
A.E.F., south of Soissons, France, July 19, 1918. After
two others had been killed in the attempt, Corporal
Stavroulakis carried an important message through heavy
fire to battalion headquarters. Upon his return he led a
patrol in attack on an enemy machine-gun position.
Although wounded in both legs, he continued in the attack
until the enemy machine gun was captured.
 General Orders No. No. 35, War Department, 1920
Born: at Greece
Home Town: Estherville, Iowa
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (WWI)
STAVRUM, EDWIN R.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edwin R.
Stavrum, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 23d
Infantry Regiment, 2d Division, A.E.F., west of Chateau-
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Thierry, France, June 6, 1918. Lieutenant Stavrum was
severely wounded in the left shoulder during the first
phase of the attack. In spite of his wound he conducted his
platoon to its objective and exposed himself to heavy fire
in order to organize his position for defense.
 General Orders No. No. 27, War Department, 1920
Born: at La Crosse, Wisconsin
Home Town: LaCrosse, Wisconsin
an enemy counterattack. His devotion to duty was an
excellent example to the entire command.
 General Orders No. No. 53, War Department, 1920
Born: at Rising Fawn, Georgia
Home Town: Abernat, Alabama
STEELE, RICHARD WILSON
STEARNS, DAVID W.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to David W.
Stearns, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company C, 4th Engineers,
4th Division, A.E.F., near St. Thibault, France, August 6,
1918. Corporal Stearns was a member of a platoon
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
information of the greatest value.
 General Orders No. 46, War Department, 1919
Born: at Waldport, Oregon
Home Town: Portland, Oregon
STEEDE, WALTER J.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Walter J.
Steede, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company E, 168th Infantry
Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F., in the Forest De Fere,
near Nesles, northeast of Chateau-Thierry, France, July 26
to August 2, 1918. Private Steede distinguished himself
during the advance of his regiment 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
especially when the town of Sergy was under heavy
bombardment, July 29 - 31, 1918.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Richard
Wilson Steele, Second Lieutenant (Air Service), U.S.
Army Air Service, for extraordinary heroism in action
while serving with 166th Aero Squadron, U.S. Army Air
Service, A.E.F., near Bois-de-Barricourt, France, October
23, 1918. While on a bombing raid back of the German
lines Lieutenant 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 wounded twice in the leg and twice in the arm, and
continued 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 condition, the
other two having been disabled by bullets, and Lieutenant
Steele sank unconscious into the cockpit.
 General Orders 7, War Department, 1919
Born: at Omaha, Nebraska
Home Town: Oak Park, Illinois
STEELE, WALTER P.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Walter P.
Steele, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company G, 16th Infantry
Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F., near Soissons, France,
July 18, 1918. Corporal Steele 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.
 General Orders No. No. 102, War Department, 1918
Born: at Grand Rapids, Michigan
Home Town: Grand Rapids, Michigan
 General Orders No. 15, War Department, 1919
Born: at Paducah, Kentucky
Home Town: Roseclare, Illinois
STEELE, FRANK S.
*STEGAR, BERNARD A.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Frank S.
Steele, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company C, 167th Infantry
Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F., near Beuvardes, France,
July 26, 1918. Corporal Steele, although severely
wounded in the right shoulder, continued to lead his squad
forward through heavy machine-gun fire. Later with a few
others he took up a position in a sunken road and repulsed
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Bernard
A. Stegar, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company F, 107th Infantry
Regiment, 27th Division, A.E.F., near St. Thibault,
France, October, 18, 1918. When a comrade was severely
wounded by machine-gun fire, Private Stegar went to his
rescue, crossing open spaces subjected to intense fire by
the enemy. He was wounded as he advanced, but he
continued forward and reached the side of his wounded
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comrade, when he was again hit by a machine-gun bullet
and instantly killed.
 General Orders 71, War Department, 1919
Born: at Marlin, Texas
Home Town: Marlin, Texas
STEIMEL, WILLIAM J.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William
J. Steimel, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company D, 2d Engineers,
2d Division, A.E.F., near Bois-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 completed. 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.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Tipton, Maine
Home Town: Debow, Arkansas
STEIN, FRED C.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Fred C.
Stein, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company F, 125th Infantry
Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., near Romagne, France,
October 9, 1918. Corporal Stein charged and captured a
strong enemy machine-gun neat and immediately turned
the gun on the enemy. He was twice wounded while
changing the position of the gun, but continued 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.
 General Orders No. 44, War Department, 1919
Born: at Coleman, Michigan
Home Town: Atlanta, Michigan
STEINER, GEORGE C.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George
C. Steiner, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with 1st Battalion, 9th
Infantry Regiment, 2d Division, A.E.F., near Blanc Mont
Ridge, France, October 3, 1918. Sergeant Steiner,
severely wounded on the battle line with his company,
remained on duty until the objective was gained and the
position consolidated.
 General Orders No. 21, War Department, 1919
Born: at Long Island City, New York
Home Town: Cleveland, Ohio
STEINER, JOHN JEFFERSON FLOWERS
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John
Jefferson Flowers Steiner, Major (Corps of Engineers),
U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while
serving with 1st Battalion, 2d Engineers, 2d Division,
A.E.F., near Medeah Ferme, France, October 9, 1918. In
command of his battalion in the front line, Major Steiner
personally conducted a reconnaissance. Exposed to
enemy fire, he obtained valuable information after other
patrols had failed. An attack was then organized, in which
two machine-guns were captured and a dangerous salient
eliminated.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Montgomery, Alabama
Home Town: Montgomery, Alabama
STEINHILBER, CLOYD W.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Cloyd W.
Steinhilber, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 354th
Infantry Regiment, 89th Division, A.E.F., near Barricourt,
France, November 1 - 2, 1918. When his company
commander was seriously wounded First Lieutenant
Steinhilber took an automatic rifle from a dead soldier
and held off the enemy for two hours, defending the
wounded officer 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.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Seward, Nebraska
Home Town: Highland Park, Michigan
STEININGER, ROY H.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Roy H.
Steininger, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company C, 9th Infantry
Regiment (Attached), 2d Division, A.E.F., near Medeah
Ferme, France, October 4, 1918. After several men of his
company had been wounded, Private Steininger
repeatedly left cover, exposing himself in an open field to
enemy machine-gun fire, in order to bring in wounded
and administer first aid.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Mifflintown, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Chester, Pennsylvania
STEINKRAUS, HERMAN W.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Herman
W. Steinkraus, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 127th
Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., near the Boisde-Bantheville, France, October 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
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machine-gun fire from both flanks. Reinforcing his
command with stragglers he organized a strong right flank
guard by utilizing captured German machine-guns and
succeeded in maintaining his position.
 General Orders 66, War Department, 1919
Born: at Cleveland, Ohio
Home Town: Cleveland, Ohio
STEMBRIDGE, ROGER W.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Roger W.
Stembridge, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 21st
Machine-Gun Battalion, 7th Division, A.E.F., near
Vieville-en-Haye, France, October 31, 1918 to November
1, 1918. Although wounded by a shell fragment and
suffering from the effects of an anti-tetanic serum,
Lieutenant Stembridge continued to lead his platoon
through the night of October 31 and the offensive
operation of November 1, under heavy enemy shell fire,
encouraging his men by his gallant conduct.
 General Orders No. 35, War Department, 1919
Born: at Baldwin County, Georgia
Home Town: Milledgeville, Georgia
STENSETH, MARTINUS
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Martinus
Stenseth, First Lieutenant (Air Service), U.S. Army Air
Service, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving
with 28th Aero Squadron, 3d Pursuit Group, U.S. Army
Air Service, A.E.F., over the Argonne Forest, France,
October 22, 1918. Lieutenant Stenseth went to the rescue
of a French plane attacked by six enemy Fokker planes
with twelve additional enemy planes hovering in reserve.
Attacking the enemy with vigor, single handed, he drove
down and destroyed one enemy plane and put to flight the
remainder. His gallant act in the face of overwhelming
odds proved an inspiration to the men of his squadron.
 General Orders No. 9, War Department, 1923
Born: 6/11/1890 at Heiberg, Minnesota
Home Town: Minneapolis, Minnesota
*STENSSON, CARL H.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Carl H.
Stensson, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary
heroism while serving with the Eighteenth Company,
Fifth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F., in action
near St. Etienne, France, October 3, 1918. Private
Stensson displayed great courage in serving as a stretcher
bearer during the operations at Blanc Mont Ridge. When
his helper was wounded, he went into an open road swept
by machine-gun, fire to rescue him and was killed in his
self-sacrificing attempt.
Home Town: Framingham, Massachusetts
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)
STEPHENS, JOSEPH W. G.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Joseph
W. G. Stephens, Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with
Company E, 26th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F.,
near Soissons, France, July 19, 1918. When necessity
arose for a company to advance to an important position
in the fighting near Soissons, Captain Stephens led his
command through a heavy shelled area with conspicuous
bravery, reached his objective and directed his men to a
successful attack until so seriously wounded as to
necessitate his evacuation.
 General Orders No. No. 132, War Department, 1918
Born: at Wicomico church, Virginia
Home Town: Wicomico Church, Virginia
STEPHENSON, CARLTON
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Carlton
Stephenson, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company B, 120th
Infantry Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F., near Catillon,
France, October 18, 1918. Severely wounded, Corporal
Stephenson remained with his automatic rifle section in
an exposed position, covering the withdrawal of his
company. Although almost surrounded, he inflicted
severe losses on the enemy and held this position
throughout the day.
 General Orders No. 35, War Department, 1919
Born: at Johnston County, North Carolina
Home Town: Clayton, North Carolina
STEPHENSON, CHARLES F.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles
F. Stephenson, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company D, 105th
Engineers, 30th Division, A.E.F., at Bellicourt, 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 position with his
rifle, killing 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.
 General Orders 98, War Department, 1919
Born: at Johnston county, North Carolina
Home Town: Rocky Mount, North Carolina
 General Order No. 44, War Department, 1919
Born: at Framingham, Massachusetts
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STERN, HENRY R.
STEVENS, LEVI
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Henry R.
Stern, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 311th
Infantry Regiment, 78th Division, A.E.F., near Vievilleen-Haye, France, September 20, 1918. During an enemy
attack on the position held by his platoon, after being
severely wounded in the leg by a machine-gun bullet,
Lieutenant Stern remained in a position subjected to
heavy machine-gun fire, and refused to accept aid until
after the attack had been repulsed. His deed greatly
encouraged his men.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Levi
Stevens, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 125th
Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., near Romagne,
France, October 9, 1918. Commanding a small
detachment, First Lieutenant Stevens 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 under heavy fire, he
organized a position from which his detachment could
effectively turn the captured gun on the enemy.
 General Orders No. No. 2, War Department, 1920
Born: at New York, New York
Home Town: New York, New York
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Trenton, New Jersey
Home Town: Alpena, Michigan
*STEVENS, HARRY A.
STEVENS, MATT
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Harry A.
Stevens, Second Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 5th
Machine-Gun Battalion, 2d Division, A.E.F., 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 platoon and
assured himself that it would not be checked.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Matt
Stevens, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company E, 125th Infantry
Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., throughout the advance
across the River Ourcq and to Fismes, France, on the
south bank of the Vesle River, July 31 to August 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 artillery fire. He
did his work without fear or hesitation, thereby keeping
constant liaison with higher authority. During times not so
occupied he administered aid to the wounded, crawling to
stricken comrades at imminent risk of his own life,
through areas swept by machine-gun fire. Through
disregard of danger he was the means of saving many
wounded men.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Rutherford, New Jersey
Home Town: Brooklyn, New York
*STEVENS, JOHN H.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John H.
Stevens, Second Lieutenant (Air Service), U.S. Army Air
Service, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving
with 147th Aero Squadron, 1st Pursuit Group, U.S. Army
Air Service, A.E.F., 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.
 General Orders No. 1, War Department, 1919
Born: at Lynchburg, Virginia
Home Town: Albion, New York
 General Orders No. No. 117, War Department, 1918
Born: at St. Johns, Michigan
Home Town: St. Johns, Michigan
*STEVENSON, ALFRED
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Alfred
Stevenson, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company C, 111th
Infantry Regiment, 28th Division, A.E.F., 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 wounded soldier while they
were returning they went to his assistance and, in doing
so, Sergeant Stevenson was mortally wounded.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Chester, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Chester, Pennsylvania
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*STEVENSON, JENS L.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Jens L.
Stevenson, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company F, 319th
Infantry Regiment, 80th Division, A.E.F., at Bois-desOgons, France, October 6. 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 bullet.
 General Orders No. No. 2, War Department, 1926
Born: at Ephraim, Utah
Home Town: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
STEVENSON, MAURICE S.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Maurice
S. Stevenson, Second Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army,
for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with
16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F., near
Exermont, France, October 9, 1918. Lieutenant Stevenson
displayed splendid devotion to duty by twice passing
through a terrific artillery and machine-gun barrage in
order to transmit important orders from his brigade
commander to the assaulting battalion, and while in the
performance of such duty was seriously wounded, but
refused to be evacuated before he had made his report.
 General Orders No. No. 128, War Department, 1918
Born: at Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Home Town: Kansas City, Missouri
*STEWART, ALPHEUS E.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Alpheus
E. Stewart, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company G, 107th Infantry
Regiment, 27th Division, A.E.F., east of Ronssoy, France,
September 29, 1918. Private Stewart, having 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.
 General Orders No. 16, War Department, 1919
Born: at Fairview, Texas
Home Town: San Antonio, Texas
STEWART, BERT L.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Bert L.
Stewart, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company M, 9th Infantry
Regiment, 2d Division, A.E.F., near Medeah Ferme,
France, October 3, 1918. After his officer had been
wounded by shell fire, Corporal Stewart, suffering 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.
 General Orders No. 21, War Department, 1919
Born: at Osgood, Indiana
Home Town: Idaville, Indiana
STEWART, CLARENCE L.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Clarence
L. Stewart, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company B, 7th MachineGun Battalion, 3d Division, A.E.F., at Chateau-Thierry,
France, May 31, to June 4, 1918. As a motorcycle rider
Private Stewart 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.
 General Orders No. 15, War Department, 1919
Born: at Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Verona, Pennsylvania
STEWART, DAVID B., JR.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to David B.
Stewart, Jr., Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company D, 28th
Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F., on Hill 240, near
Exermont, France, October 5, 1918. Corporal Stewart
exposed himself to heavy fire to advance 100 yards in
advance of his company in order to locate enemy
machine-gun positions. Coming suddenly upon an enemy
machine-gun nest, he forced twelve of the enemy to
surrender and then continued his reconnaissance.
 General Orders No. 60, War Department, 1920
Born: at Gloucester, Massachusetts
Home Town: Rochester, New York
*STEWART, GEORGE L.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George
L. Stewart, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company I, 4th
Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F., 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.
 General Orders No. 32, War Department, 1919
Born: at Otey, Virginia
Home Town: Bluefield, West Virginia
*STEWART, KIRBY P.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Kirby P.
Stewart, Second Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
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extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 328th
Infantry Regiment, 82d Division, A.E.F., near ChatelChehery, France, October 8, 1918. Leading his platoon in
an attack through an open valley, which was swept by
enemy machine-gun fire from both flanks, Second
Lieutenant Stewart displayed marked heroism in
continuing in command of his men after being himself
severely wounded, inspiring them by his courage till he
fell mortally wounded by a second machine-gun bullet.
 General Orders 71, War Department, 1919
Born: at Lake City, Florida
Home Town: Bradentown, Florida
STEWART, MALLEY
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Malley
Stewart, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Headquarters Company, 371st
Infantry Regiment, 93d Division, A.E.F., near Bussy
Farm, France, September 29, 1918. Although severely
wounded, Private Stewart continued to carry telephone
material forward through a heavy barrage for several
hours, until overcome by loss of blood and weakness.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Fort Motte, South Carolina
Home Town: Columbia, South Carolina
STEWART, WARREN C.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Warren
C. Stewart, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Sanitary Detachment, 115th
Infantry Regiment (Attached), 29th Division, A.E.F., near
Verdun, France, October 10, 1918. In the Bois-deMontague, 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 instrumental in maintaining the morale of
the troops, to which he was attached.
 General Orders No. 27, War Department, 1919
Born: at Washington, D.C.
Home Town: Baltimore, Maryland
burst of an exploding shell, yet he continued to perform
his important work after others had failed.
 General Orders No. No. 108, War Department, 1918
Born: at Waynesburg, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Akron, Ohio
*STIFENELL, LUCH
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Luch
Stifenell, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Battery C, 107th Field Artillery,
28th Division, A.E.F., near Peterghem, Belgium, October
31, 1918. Mortally wounded, yet realizing the need of
every effective at the piece to continue its operation,
Private Stifenell 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.
 General Orders 74, War Department, 1919
Born: at Norristown, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Norristown, Pennsylvania
STIFF, WILLIAM C.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William
C. Stiff, Captain (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 7th
Infantry Regiment (Attached), 3d Division, A.E.F., near
Fossoy, France, July 14 - 15, 1918. The observation post
of his regiment having been destroyed by enemy shellfire
and a number of men wounded, Captain Stiff volunteered
to go to the aid of the wounded men if a guide were
furnished. The offer was declined as it was thought to be
too hazardous an undertaking, the entire zone being swept
by intense enemy machine-gun and artillery fire. Captain
Stiff insisted upon making the attempt, and in company
with Corporal Blankenship of the Headquarters Company,
started on his mission despite the protests of officers and
men acquainted with the terrain. Under terrific enemy fire
they made their way to the outpost position, found the
wounded men whose wounds they dressed, and led the
disabled men to places of shelter.
 General Orders No. No. 15, War Department, 1923
Born: at Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Plymouth, Pennsylvania
STICKLES, HARVEY
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Harvey
Stickles, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Headquarters Company, 166th
Infantry Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F., northeast of
Chateau-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, Private Stickles left
the shelter of battalion headquarters and went out into an
intense bombardment to repair telephone lines connecting
battalion and regimental command posts. He had several
narrow escapes and was once thrown to the ground by the
STILLWELL, FRANK
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Frank
Stillwell, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Battery A, 6th Field Artillery,
1st Division, A.E.F., near Fleville, France, October 4,
1918. When his section of a platoon had been caught in an
enemy barrage 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
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commanding officer had been evacuated and skillfully
performed the duties involved therein.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Kansas City, Kansas
Home Town: Kansas City, Kansas
*STINE, RALPH W.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Ralph W.
Stine, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 132d
Infantry Regiment, 33d Division, A.E.F., near Forges,
France, September 26, 1918. During the progress of the
attack, Lieutenant Stine led a squad which wiped out six
machine-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 advancing upon it at
close range.
 General Orders No. 44, War Department, 1919
Born: at Paxton, Illinois
Home Town: Paxton, Illinois
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Thomas
Stirling, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Machine-Gun Company,
354th Infantry Regiment, 89th Division, A.E.F., near
Remonville. 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 against the enemy, they enabled the
Infantry to advance with a minimum of casualties.
 General Orders 95, War Department, 1919
Born: at Scotland
Home Town: Denver, Colorado
*STOCKTON, FRANK R.
STINER, WILLIAM J.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William
J. Stiner, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company F, 38th
Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F., near Moulins,
France, July 15, 1918, and near Romagne, France,
October 9, 1918. During the enemy offensive of July 15,
Private Stiner exposed himself to intense artillery and
machine-gun fire while guiding the support platoons of
his company to the front line. On October 9, during the
Meuse-Argonne offensive, with four others, he led an
attack on an enemy trench and succeeded in capturing 39
prisoners and 8 machine guns.
 General Orders No. No. 19, War Department, 1920
Born: at New York, New York
Home Town: New York, New York
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Frank R.
Stockton, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company E, 167th Infantry
Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F., at Lamusard Farm, near
Landres-et-St. Georges, France, October 14, 1918. Private
Stockton, while acting as litter bearer, went through
deadly artillery and machine-gun fire to the aid of some
wounded soldiers, disregarding 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 machinegun fire, having given proof of the highest devotion to
duty, courage, and self-sacrifice.
 General Orders No. No. 130, War Department, 1918
Born: at New Decatur, Alabama
Home Town: New Decatur, Alabama
STOCKTON, JAMES R.
STINSON, JAMES K.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James K.
Stinson, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company C, 101st
Field Signal Battalion, 26th Division, A.E.F., at
Marcheville, France, September 26, 1918. Private First
Class Stinson showed exceptional coolness and courage
in voluntarily laying and repairing telephone lines under a
violent bombardment. Later, when all other wires had
been cut, he succeeded in tapping in on lines and putting
through a call for a barrage.
 General Orders No. 21, War Department, 1919
Born: at Canada
Home Town: Newark, New Jersey
STIRLING, THOMAS
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James R.
Stockton, Captain, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary
heroism while serving with the Fifth Regiment (Marines),
2d Division, A.E.F., in action near Blanc Mont Ridge,
France, October 3, 1918. While directing his platoon in
the attack under heavy artillery and machine-gun fire,
Captain Stockton, although severely wounded, displayed
exceptional bravery and coolness in remaining in
command and leading his men, refusing to be evacuated
until forced to do so through loss of blood.
 General Order No. 13, War Department, 1924
Born: at Duval County, Florida
Home Town: Jacksonville, Florida
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STOKER, ALEXANDER
STONE, ALEXANDER H.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to
Alexander Stoker, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company A, 6th
Infantry Regiment, 5th Division, A.E.F., near Bois-deChatillon, France. November 5, 1918. Accompanied by
another soldier, Sergeant Stoker advanced against an
enemy machine-gun unit which was holding up the
advance of his platoon and the company on his left, He
completed the capture 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.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to
Alexander H. Stone, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S.
Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving
with 116th Infantry Regiment, 29th Division, A.E.F., near
Brabrant, France, October 8, 1918. Lieutenant Stone
personally led his 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
surgeon.
 General Orders No. 44, War Department, 1919
Born: at LaFayette, Georgia
Home Town: LaFayette, Georgia
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Fredericksburg, Virginia
Home Town: Fredericksburg, Virginia
STONE, BARNARD
STOKES, JOHN Y., JR.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John Y.
Stokes, Jr., First Lieutenant (Air Service), U.S. Army Air
Service, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving
with 27th Aero Squadron, 1st Pursuit Group, U.S. Army
Air Service, A.E.F., near Etain, France, September 16,
1918. After their own formation had been broken up,
Lieutenant Stokes and his pilot voluntarily continued on
their bombing mission with planes from another
squadron. Although their plane was thrown out of control
by antiaircraft fire, they proceeded to their objective and
dropped their bombs. Their motor then died completely,
and they were attacked by an enemy combat plane, but
they fought off the attacking machine and reached the
allied lines, where their plane crashed in a forest.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Reidsville, North Carolina
Home Town: Reidsville, North Carolina
STOLL, CHARLES T.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles
T. Stoll, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company C, 107th Infantry
Regiment, 27th Division, A.E.F., near St. Souplet, France,
October 18, 1918. After the advance of his company had
been stopped by strong hostile machine-gun fire, Corporal
Stoll, with three companions, advanced far ahead of the
front line to attack an enemy position located in a large
farmhouse. 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.
 General Orders No. 46, War Department, 1919
Born: at New York, New York
Home Town: New York, New York
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Barnard
Stone, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company B, 138th
Infantry Regiment, 35th Division, A.E.F., 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 his wound was
dressed, he left the hospital to join his company.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Cleveland, Ohio
Home Town: St. Louis, Missouri
STONE, EDWARD R.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edward
R. Stone, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 23d
Infantry Regiment, 2d Division, A.E.F., near Medeah
Ferme, France, October 3 - 10, 1918. Throughout the
heavy righting near Medeah Farm Colonel Stone was at
all times in the most exposed position, going over the top
with his regiment four times in seven days, after all his
battalion commanders had been killed, He repeatedly
refused to go to a place of safety during the most severe
bombardments, even after being seriously gassed.
 General Orders No. 44, War Department, 1919
Born: at Spencer, Massachusetts
Home Town: Spencer, Massachusetts
STONE, ELLSWORTH A.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Ellsworth
A. Stone, Second Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 326th
Infantry Regiment, 82d Division, A.E.F., near St. Juvin,
France, October 11, 1918. Leading his platoon under
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withering machine-gun fire, Lieutenant Stone, although
wounded admirably led his men on until ordered to
withdraw. He personally supervised the evacuation of the
wounded, 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.
second line, even when his ammunition was nearly
exhausted.
 General Orders 81, War Department, 1919
Born: at Lynn, Massachusetts
Home Town: Woodhaven, Long Island, New York
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Bruce
Stoney, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Medical Detachment, 371st
Infantry Regiment (Attached), 93d Division, A.E.F., 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.
STONE, JAMES E.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James E.
Stone, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with 314th Ambulance Company,
304th Sanitary Train, 79th Division, A.E.F., near
Nantillois, France, September 29 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 occasions during the fighting around
Montfaucon he exposed himself to the enemy fire in
rescuing the wounded.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Madisonville, Kentucky
Home Town: Owensboro, Kentucky
STONE, OTIS L.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Otis L.
Stone, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company K, 104th Infantry
Regiment, 26th Division, A.E.F., near Epieds, France,
July 23, 1918. Assisted by two comrades, Corporal Stone
rushed out in the face of direct annihilating machine-gun
fire and brought in a wounded comrade who was lying 25
yards in front of his lines.
 General Orders 81, War Department, 1919
Born: at Medford, Massachusetts
Home Town: Stoneham, Massachusetts
STONECIPHER, MANIPHE
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Maniphe
Stonecipher, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company M, 28th
Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F., near Cantigny,
France, May 28 - 30, 1918. Sergeant Stonecipher showed
remarkable coolness and disregard of danger under heavy
bombardment. While directing the consolidation of a new
position, a driving fire caused many casualties in his
command, but by his example of fortitude he inspired
confidence in his men and refused to withdraw to the
 General Orders No. 99, War Department, 1918
Born: at Glenmary, Tennessee
Home Town: Iuka, Illinois
STONEY, BRUCE
 General Orders No. 46, War Department, 1919
Born: at Allendale, South Carolina
Home Town: Denmark, South Carolina
*STORM, GEORGE P.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George
P. Storm, Battalion Sergeant Major, U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with
Headquarters Company, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st
Division, A.E.F., near Baulny, 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 his 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.
 General Orders No. 32, War Department, 1919
Born: at Catassauqua, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Catasauqua, Pennsylvania
STORRIE, ROBERT S.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Robert S.
Storrie, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company E, 325th Infantry
Regiment, 82d Division, A.E.F., near Eply, France,
September 4, 1918. Under heavy fire from machine-guns,
and although seriously wounded, Corporal Storrie
continued to advance within the enemy's lines. By words
of encouragement he urged his men to follow. By his
brave leadership an enemy outpost defended by two
machine-guns and six riflemen was captured.
 General Orders No. 20, War Department, 1919
Born: at New York, New York
Home Town: Brooklyn, New York
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STOUT, ALBERT H.
STOVALL, WILLIAM HOWARD
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Albert H.
Stout, Second Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 132d
Infantry Regiment, 33d Division, A.E.F., in Bois-deForet, France, October 12, 1918. After the battalion
objective had been reached at the north edge of Bois-deForet, Lieutenant Stout's platoon which was in the front
wave, was attacked from the rear by the enemy, who had
penetrated the line 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.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William
Howard Stovall, First Lieutenant (Air Service), U.S.
Army Air Service, for extraordinary heroism in action
while serving with 13th Aero Squadron, 2d Pursuit
Group, U.S. Army Air Service, A.E.F., in the region of
Etain, France, September 26, 1918. While leading a
protection patrol over a day bombing formation First
Lieutenant Stovall’s 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.
 General Orders No. 59, War Department, 1919
Born: at Cairo, Illinois
Home Town: Cairo, Illinois
*STOWELL, EARLE B.
STOUT, LOUIS A.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Louis A.
Stout, Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with 165th Infantry
Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F., near Noyers, France,
November 7, 1918. After the ammunition supply had been
exhausted Captain Stout displayed exceptional gallantry
and leadership in leading this company and one platoon of
another in a bayonet charge up hill 346, capturing this
strong point, together with six machine-guns and 23
prisoners.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Stoutsville, Ohio
Home Town: Kansas City, Missouri
STOUT, PENROSE V.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Penrose
V. Stout, First Lieutenant (Air Service), U.S. Army Air
Service, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving
with 27th Aero Squadron, 1st Pursuit Group, U.S. Army
Air Service, A.E.F., near Charnay, France, September 28,
1918. While engaged in a solitary patrol of the enemy
lines Lieutenant Stout attacked an artillery regulating
machine. He was almost immediately attacked by five
enemy planes, and subjected to infantry and anti-aircraft
fire, but fearlessly continued the unequal fight until his
machine guns were broken and he was shot through the
shoulder and lung.
 General Orders No. 46, War Department, 1919
Born: at Montgomery, Alabama
Home Town: Bronxville, New York
 General Orders No. No. 145, War Department, 1918
Born: 2/18/1895 at Stovall, Mississippi
Home Town: Stovall, Mississippi
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Earle B.
Stowell, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company C, 104th Infantry
Regiment, 26th Division, A.E.F., near St. Remy, France,
September 12, 1918. When his platoon was held up by
machine-guns Corporal Stowell volunteered with two
others and charged an enemy machinegun nest, capturing
two guns, 1 trench mortar, and 12 prisoners.
 General Orders No. 27, War Department, 1919
Born: at East Hartford, Connecticut
Home Town: Worcester, Massachusetts
STRAABE, GILBERT
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Gilbert
Straabe, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company D, 361st Infantry
Regiment, 91st Division, A.E.F., near Gesnes, France,
October 3, 1918. Private Straabe 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.
 General Orders No. 20, War Department, 1919
Born: at Norway
Home Town: Geraldine, Montana
STRAHM, VICTOR H.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Victor H.
Strahm, Major (Air Service), U.S. Army Air Service, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 91st
Aero Squadron, U.S. Army Air Service, A.E.F., 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 anti-aircraft guns in the
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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.
 General Orders No. 1, War Department, 1919
Born: at Nashville, Tennessee
Home Town: Bowling Green, Kentucky
through his exceptional fortitude and determination.
Shortly afterward, he was again wounded by a bursting
shell.
 General Orders 81, War Department, 1919
Born: at Robertson County, Tennessee
Home Town: Adams, Tennessee
STRAUB, ROBERT A.
*STRAIN, BENJAMIN T.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Benjamin
T. Strain, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary
heroism while serving with the Forty-Fifth Company,
Fifth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F., in action
at Chateau-Thierry, France, June 6, 1918. Killed in action,
Corporal Strain gave the supreme proof of that
extraordinary heroism which will serve as an example to
hitherto untried troops.
 General Order No. 64, War Department, 1919
Born: at Newton, Kansas
Home Town: Greensburg, Indiana
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)
STRAIN, JAMES F.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James F.
Strain, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with
Company B, 363d Infantry Regiment, 91st Division,
A.E.F., near Very, France, September 27, 1918. Although
severely wounded himself, Lieutenant Strain crawled
through heavy fire to the side of his commanding officer,
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.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Atchison, Kansas
Home Town: Pittsburg, Kansas
STRANGE, GEORGE F.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George
F. Strange, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with
Company L, 117th Infantry Regiment, 30th Division,
A.E.F., near Poncheaux, France, October 7, 1918. Private
Strange and 20 other soldiers, the remnants of two
platoons, were isolated in a railroad 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
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Robet A,
Straub, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company F, 306th Infantry
Regiment, 77th Division, A.E.F., at Bazoches, France,
August 14, 1918. Corporal Straub voluntarily joined a
daylight patrol seeking information as to the strength and
positions of the enemy which was attacked about 100
yards beyond its own lines by an enemy hostile post of
seven men. The enemy was immediately attacked from
the rear, several of the men killed and the survivors
scattered. A moment later another enemy post was
attacked and in hand-to-hand fighting Corporal Straub
killed one of the enemy and was himself badly wounded.
Although unable to walk and under heavy fire from nearby enemy posts, Corporal Straub dragged himself to our
lines and gave valuable information as to the disposition
of the enemy forces.
 General Orders No. No. 16, War Department, 1923
Born: at New York, New York
Home Town: New York, New York
STRAWBRIDGE, GEORGE
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George
Strawbridge, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company B, 2d
Machine-Gun Battalion, 1st Division, A.E.F., 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.
 General Orders No. 23, War Department, 1919
Born: at Northwood, Iowa
Home Town: Flaxton, North Dakota
STREB, THOMAS F.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Thomas
F. Streb, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company H, 115th Infantry
Regiment, 29th Division, A.E.F., 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 during 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 continuing to defend same
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with an ordinary rifle. He was later gassed and refused to
go to the hospital until ordered by his company
commander.
 General Orders No. 27, War Department, 1919
Born: at Baltimore, Maryland
Home Town: Baltimore, Maryland
STRICKLAND, ALBERT B.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Albert B.
Strickland, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company H, 23d
Infantry Regiment, 2d Division, A.E.F., near Vierzy,
France, July 18, 1918. While leading his platoon in attack,
Sergeant Strickland was painfully wounded in the leg;
disregarding his wound, he continued to lead his platoon
forward again until very severely wounded by a shell
fragment.
 General Orders No. No. 24, War Department, 1920
Born: at New Augusta, Mississippi
Home Town: Loper, Alabama
STRICKLAND, CURTIS MIMS
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Curtis
Mims Strickland, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company M, 118th
Infantry Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F., near Brancourt,
France, October 8, 1918. Crawling several hundred feet
under deadly rifle and machine-gun fire, Corporal
Strickland, 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.
 General Orders No. 50, War Department, 1919
Born: at Colleton, South Carolina
Home Town: Colleton, South Carolina
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Henry A.
Strobel, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company D, 120th Infantry
Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F., near Bellicourt, France,
September 29, 1918. With eight other soldiers,
comprising the company headquarters detachment,
Private Strobel assisted his company commander in clean
out of enemy dugouts along the canal and capturing 242
prisoners.
 General Orders No. 32, War Department, 1919
Born: at St. Meinrad, Indiana
Home Town: Tell City, Indiana
STROM, EDWARD B.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edward
B. Strom, Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 126th
Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., at Cote Dame
Marie, west of Romagne, France, October 14, 1918.
When the troops on the left of the attacking line were held
up by intense enemy machine-gun fire from Cote Dame
Marie, Captain Strom volunteered to go forward with a
squad of men to clean out the enemy machine-gun nests.
With utter disregard for his own personal danger Captain
Strom heroically advanced with about six men who were
armed with rifles and hand grenades, and succeeded in
either killing or capturing about twelve of the enemy and
completely silencing the machine guns, which permitted
the battalion to continue the advance and resulted in the
saving of the lives of many of his comrades.
 General Orders No. No. 22, War Department, 1929
Born: at Clarion, Michigan
Home Town: Grand Rapids, Michigan
STROMAN, HENRY H.
STRIPLING, WALTER B.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Walter B.
Stripling, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company G, 28th Infantry
Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F., near Nonsard, France,
September 12, 1918. The whole line being held up by
heavy fire from an enemy strong point, Corporal
Stripling, 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.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Polk County, Arkansas
Home Town: Oliver Springs, Tennessee
STROBEL, HENRY A.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Henry H.
Stroman, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company K, 364th Infantry
Regiment, 91st Division, A.E.F., 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 dead body of a
lieutenant, while exposed to terrific machine-gun fire.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Tallahassee, Florida
Home Town: Tallahassee, Florida
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STROTHER, GREENE W.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Greene
W. Strother, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company G, 11th
Infantry Regiment, 5th Division, A.E.F., near Vieville,
France, September 12, 1918. Although on duty with the
regimental chaplain, Corporal Strother requested and was
granted permission to accompany the first wave. Aided by
a fellow soldier, he successfully accomplished the capture
of 14 prisoners and their machine guns.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Home Town: Mitchell, Louisiana
STROTHER, HAROLD C.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Harold C.
Strother, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company L, 362d Infantry
Regiment, 91st Division, A.E.F., near Steenbrugge,
Belgium, October 31, 1918. Advancing under heavy
machine-gun fire, with the aid of two other soldiers,
Corporal Strother silenced the fire of a strongly fortified
machine-gun position which was causing severe losses in
his ranks. His action made possible the further advance
not only of his own platoon but also the company on his
left.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Ripon, California
Home Town: Ripon, California
*STRUCEL, PETER
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Peter
Strucel, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company L, 314th Infantry
Regiment, 79th Division, A.E.F., 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.
 General Orders No. 27, War Department, 1919
Born: at Manistique, Michigan
Home Town: Calumet, Michigan
*STUART, ARTHUR J.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Arthur J.
Stuart, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company M, 125th Infantry
Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., north of Jaulgonne, near
Sergy, France, July 31, 1918. Although exposed to
artillery, machine-gun, and rifle fire. Corporal Stuart
attempted to carry a wounded man from within 100 feet
of the German line. He was killed while crawling toward
his own lines with his wounded comrade on his back.
 General Orders No. No. 116, War Department, 1918
Born: at Canada
Home Town: Detroit, Michigan
STUART, GEORGE
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George
Stuart, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company K, 113th Infantry
Regiment, 29th Division, A.E.F., near Ravine-de-laReine, north of Samogneux, France, October 10, 1918.
Under difficult circumstances Corporal Stuart led his
squad to its objective, although they were greatly
outnumbered by the enemy. Single-handed, he afterwards
killed six of the enemy and captured two machine-guns.
 General Orders No. No. 130, War Department, 1918
Born: at Jersey City, New Jersey
Home Town: Jersey City, New Jersey
STUBBS, EDWIN J.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edwin J.
Stubbs, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company A, 165th Infantry
Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F., at Meurcy Farm, near
Villers-sur-Fere, France, August 1, 1918. After
volunteering to proceed in the advancing line as a sniper,
by his skill and courage Private Stubbs disposed of two
enemy machine gunners who were causing heavy losses
to the assaulting battalion. While in this position of
extreme danger, he was wounded by an enemy sniper, but
held his post in spite of great pain and suffering until
relieved. Later, as a result of his wound, his arm was
amputated.
 General Orders No. No. 4, War Department, 1923
Born: at New York, New York
Home Town: New York, New York
STUCKRAD, ARTHUR L.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Arthur L.
Stuckrad, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company F, 127th Infantry
Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., near Gesnes, France,
October 5, 1918. With two other soldiers, Corporal
Stuckrad 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 continue. Carrying the
captured guns with them to the objective, they later used
them successfully in repelling a hostile counterattack.
 General Orders 66, War Department, 1919
Born: at Charles City, Iowa
Home Town: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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STUDY, MARION FRANCIS
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Marion
Francis Study, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with
Company L, 117th Infantry Regiment, 30th Division,
A.E.F., near Molain, France, October 17, 1918. With
another soldier Private First Class Study 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 line.
 General Orders 81, War Department, 1919
Born: at Fremont, Iowa
Home Town: Thurman, Iowa
action while serving with Machine-Gun Company, 23d
Infantry Regiment, 2d Division, A.E.F., during a period of
five hours and 30 minutes on June 6, 1918, near ChateauThierry, France. Private Sullivan carried messages
between the commanding officer and platoon leader
through constant machine-gun fire, thereby maintaining
communication successfully at the imminent risk of his
life.
 General Orders No. 99, War Department, 1918
Born: at New Orleans, Louisiana
Home Town: New Orleans, Louisiana
SULLIVAN, EDWARD J.
STURTEVANT, WALLIS H.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Wallis H.
Sturtevant, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company D, 12th
Machine-Gun Battalion, 4th Division, A.E.F., near CheryChartreuve, 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 ammunition was exploded a few
seconds after this heroic act was performed.
 General Orders No. 59, War Department, 1919
Born: at Greenfield, Massachusetts
Home Town: Fitchburg, Massachusetts
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edward
J. Sullivan, Second Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 104th
Infantry Regiment, 26th Division, A.E.F., near Les
Eparges, France, September 12, 1918. While leading his
platoon forward, and finding no gap in the enemy's wire,
Lieutenant Sullivan although severely wounded, directed
his men in cutting the wire and encouraged their advance,
until he fell exhausted from his wounds.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at New York, New York
Home Town: New York, New York
SULLIVAN, GROVER C.
*SUITER, WILBUR C.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Wilbur
C. Suiter, First Lieutenant (Air Service), U.S. Army Air
Service, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving
with 135th Aero Squadron, U.S. Army Air Service,
A.E.F., near Vilcey-sur-Trey, France, September 12,
1918. First Lieutenant Suiter, 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
invaded 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 reconnaissance mission, from which they failed to
return.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Grover
C. Sullivan, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company L, 306th
Infantry Regiment, 77th Division, A.E.F., at La Besace,
France, November 5, 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.
 General Orders No. 21, War Department, 1919
Born: at Norwood, New York
Home Town: Norwood, New York
SULLIVAN, JAMES
 General Orders No. No. 133, War Department, 1918
Born: at Lockhaven, Pennsylvania
Home Town: York, Pennsylvania
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James
Sullivan, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company H, 306th
Infantry Regiment, 77th Division, A.E.F., at St. Juvin,
France, October 15, 1918. Private First Class Sullivan
fearlessly entered a dugout in which he knew there were
Germans hiding, and single-handed captured 20 prisoners.
SULLIVAN, DAN W.
 General Orders No. 20, War Department, 1919
Born: at Newport, Rhode Island
Home Town: New York, New York
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Dan W.
Sullivan, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
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*SULLIVAN, JERRY
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Jerry
Sullivan, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company F, 16th Infantry
Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F., south of Soissons, France,
July 18, 1918. Sergeant Sullivan 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.
France, July 23, 1918. During the advance around
Chateau-Thierry, Company B of the regiment to which
Private Sullivan was attached became surrounded by the
enemy. Their losses were extremely heavy and it
appeared as though the entire company would be wiped
out or captured. After several men had been killed in
attempting to get through the enemy lines to obtain
assistance, Private Sullivan volunteered to make the
attempt and succeeded in getting through and bringing
assistance to Company H, thus enabling the company to
continue its advance.
 General Orders No. 15, War Department, 1919
Born: at Ireland
Home Town: Barry, Vermont
 General Orders No. 8, War Department, 1934
Born: at South Boston, Massachusetts
Home Town: South Boston, Massachusetts
SULLIVAN, JOHN L. B.
SULLIVAN, JOSEPH J.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John L.
B. Sullivan, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with
Machine-Gun Company, 165th Infantry Regiment, 42d
Division, A.E.F., north of the River Ourcq, July 29, 1918,
while advancing against the enemy. No messengers being
available, Private Sullivan volunteered to carry messages
from the machine-gun company commander to the
battalion commander, crossing an open valley swept by
machine-gun and shellfire, part of the distance of 200
meters being in water waist deep. This journey
accomplished twice within an hour made possible proper
liaison between the company and battalion commander.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Joseph J.
Sullivan, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company M, 362d Infantry
Regiment, 91st Division, A.E.F., near Gesnes, France,
September 29, 1918. Observing that the left flank of the
regimental line was unprotected, Corporal Sullivan
voluntarily took out a combat patrol and while so doing
encountered three machine guns, which were employing
effective enfilade fire. Boldly advancing on this position
he silenced the guns.
 General Orders No. 9, War Department, 1923
Born: at New York, New York
Home Town: New York, New York
 General Orders No. 15, War Department, 1919
Born: at Chicago, Illinois
Home Town: Jordan, Montana
SULLIVAN, RALPH B.
SULLIVAN, JOHN M.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John M.
Sullivan, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company H, 28th Infantry
Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F., near the Meuse River,
France, October 5, 1918. On October 5, Private Sullivan
twice left 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.
 General Orders No. 44, War Department, 1919
Born: at Louisville, Kentucky
Home Town: Akron, Ohio
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Ralph B.
Sullivan, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Battery B, 104th Field Artillery,
27th Division, A.E.F., near Montzeville, France,
September 14, 1918. When a continuous bombardment
had set fire to the camouflage covering of a large
ammunition dump of 75-mm. shells and exploded 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.
 General Orders No. 32, War Department, 1919
Born: at New York, New York
Home Town: New York, New York
SULLIVAN, JOSEPH F.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Joseph F.
Sullivan, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Medical
Detachment, 101st Infantry Regiment (Attached), 26th
Division, A.E.F., during the Aisne-Marne offensive,
SULLIVAN, WILLIAM Q.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William
Q. Sullivan, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 308th
Infantry Regiment, 77th Division, A.E.F., near Chevieres,
France, October 14, 1918. After this company commander
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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 by his battalion
commander.
 General Orders No. 35, War Department, 1919
Born: at Pueblo, Colorado
Home Town: Norwood, Colorado
SUMMERALL, CHARLES P.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles
P. Summerall, Major General, U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving as
Commanding General, 1st Division, A.E.F., before Berzyle- Sec, near Soissons, France, during the Aisne-Marne
offensive, July 19, 1918. General Summerall,
commanding the 1st Division, visited, with great gallantry
and with utter disregard for his own safety, the extreme
front lines of his division and personally made a
reconnaissance of the position in the face of heavy hostile
machine-gun and artillery fire, exhorting his men to
renew the attack on Berzy-le-Sec, promising them a
powerful artillery support, and so encouraging them by
his presence and example that they declared their
readiness to take the town for him. Due to his great
courage and utter disregard for his own safety, the men of
his division were inspired to enormous and heroic efforts,
capturing Berzy-le-Sec the next morning under terrific
enemy fire, and later in the day the division reached all its
objectives.
 General Orders No. 9, War Department, 1923
Born: at Lake City, Florida
Home Town: Astatula, Florida
SUMMERTON, RALPH N.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Ralph N.
Summerton, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company I, 112th
Infantry Regiment, 28th Division, A.E.F., near ChatelChehery, 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 Chatel-Chehery 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.
 General Orders No. No. 130, War Department, 1918
Born: at Tidioute, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Tidioute, Pennsylvania
SUMNER, CHARLES S.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles
S. Sumner, Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 372d
Infantry Regiment, 93d Division, A.E.F., at Bussy Farm
and Sechault, France, September 28 - 29, 1918. During
the attack on Bussy Farm and Sechault Captain Sumner
courageously led his command under the most intense
artillery fire and in the face of a fusillade of machine-gun
bullets. Although he was suffering from the effects of gas
and had been twice knocked down by the explosion of
shells, he remained on duty, and, inspired by his example,
his men overcame the strong enemy resistance.
 General Orders No. 13, War Department, 1919
Born: at St. Albans, Vermont
Home Town: St. Albans, Vermont
SUMMERS, ALBERT E.
SUNDIN, MILTON C.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Albert E.
Summers, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company H, 308th Infantry
Regiment, 77th Division, A.E.F., in the Argonne Forest,
France, October 6, 1918. In the face of direct machinegun fire, Private Summers left cover and went out 100
yards to rescue a wounded soldier. Dragging the wounded
man back to his funk 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.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Milton C.
Sundin, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company L, 353d Infantry
Regiment, 89th Division, A.E.F., in the St. Mihiel salient,
France, September 12 - 13, 1918. Private Sundin, while
advancing 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.
 General Orders 71, War Department, 1919
Born: at England
Home Town: Auburn, New York
 General Orders No. 20, War Department, 1919
Born: at Denver, Colorado
Home Town: Denver, Colorado
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*SUPLEE, HOWARD R.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Howard
R. Suplee, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company I, 316th Infantry
Regiment, 79th Division, A.E.F., north of Verdun,
France, at Hill 378, Grande Montagne sector, November
6, 1918. The 316th Infantry, depleted in strength and
numbers, attacked from the crest of Hill 378, advancing
over the exposed northern slope in the face of terrific
machine-gun and artillery fire. Halfway down the slope
the thin line was held up by a rain of machine-gun fire
from the road leading eastwardly through the Bois-de-laGrande Montagne to Reville. Private Suplee offered to
subdue the fire, and while advancing single handed to the
accomplishment of his mission received a wound from
which he died a short while later.
 General Orders No. No. 14, War Department, 1923
Born: at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
SUPLER, JOHN M.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John M.
Supler, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company L, 364th Infantry
Regiment, 91st Division, A.E.F., near Waereghem,
Belgium, October 30, 1918. Private Supler 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.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Greene County, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Brawley, California
SURDEZ, LOUIS
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Louis
Surdez, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company G, 60th Infantry
Regiment, 5th Division, A.E.F., near St. Mihiel, France,
September 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.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at New York, New York
Home Town: St. George, Staten Island, New York
SUSTICK, EMANUEL
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Emanuel
Sustick, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company L, 305th Infantry
Regiment, 77th Division, A.E.F., near Bois-de-la Naza,
France, October 4, 1918. Sergeant Sustick volunteered to
advance through thick brush subjected to a heavy
machine-gun fire to a point within a few yards of enemy
emplacements in order to observe the effects of our trench
mortars on machine-gun nests. He made his observations
successfully, though exposed alike to enemy fire and our
own barrage.
 General Orders No. 59, War Department, 1919
Born: at Farmingdale, New Jersey
Home Town: Brooklyn, New York
SUTHERLAND, FRANCIS S.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Francis
S. Sutherland, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company I, 321st
Infantry Regiment, 81st Division, A.E.F., in the St. Die
sector, France, October 9, 1918. During a heavy
bombardment Corporal Sutherland maintained liaison
between his combat group and his company commander,
crossing completely unprotected ground under terrific
barrage, and supplying his group at the same time with
much needed ammunition.
 General Orders No. 20, War Department, 1919
Born: at Canada
Home Town: Ensley, Alabama
*SUTHERLAND, JAMES
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James
Sutherland, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company E, 305th
Infantry Regiment, 77th Division, A.E.F., in the Forest of
Argonne, France, October 3, 1918. Displaying
exceptional devotion to duty and conspicuous courage,
Sergeant Sutherland led his platoon up the steep slope of a
ravine, under murderous machine-gun fire in an attack on
a series of strong enemy machine-gun nests; and, in so
doing was seriously wounded.
 General Orders 87, War Department, 1919
Born: at Scotland
Home Town: Chicago, Illinois
SWAAB, JACQUES M.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Jacques
M. Swaab, First Lieutenant (Air Service), U.S. Army Air
Service, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving
with 22d Aero Squadron, 2d Pursuit Group, U.S. Army
Air Service, A.E.F., near Montfaucon, France, September
28, 1918, and in the region of Champignuelle, October
27, 1918. On September 28 Lieutenant Swaab, although
himself pursued by two enemy planes, perceiving one of
his comrades in distress and in danger of being shot
down, dived upon the enemy plane which was directly
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behind that of his comrade and shot the enemy plane out
of control, forcing it to withdraw. His prompt act in going
to the assistance of his comrade enabled the latter to
escape. On October 27 Lieutenant Swaab and another
member of his group engaged in combat with seven
enemy planes. In this encounter, although outnumbered,
Lieutenant Swaab continued in his attack and succeeded
in shooting down an enemy D. F. W. observation plane.
 General Orders No. No. 53, War Department, 1920
Born: 4/21/1894 at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
were exposed to shell fire as a result of an accident to
their ambulance. Being able to approach only to within
300 yards 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.
 General Orders No. 15, War Department, 1919
Born: at Chillicothe, Missouri
Home Town: Dallas, Texas
SWAN, THOMAS E.
SWABEY, FREDERICK H.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Frederick
H. Swabey, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company L., 131st
Infantry Regiment, 33d Division, A.E.F., near
Consenvoye, France, October 10, 1918. Voluntarily
leaving his shelter, Corporal Swabey led a detachment of
two other soldiers 200 yards across an open field swept by
shell fire and captured a machine gun which was
harassing our front line.
 General Orders No. 8, War Department, 1935
Born: at London, England
Home Town: Chicago, Illinois
SWAGGERTY, ALLIE
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Allie
Swaggerty, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for repeated acts of
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with
Headquarters Company, 60th Infantry Regiment, 5th
Division, A.E.F., at Madeleine 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 received
permission to go over the top with the attacking
companies. When the left flank was held up by several
machine-gun nests, Sergeant Swaggerty 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, Sergeant Swaggerty again voluntarily
accompanied attacking troops, crawling 300 yards under
heavy fire and bringing down three machine-gunners out
of trees.
 General Orders No. 46, War Department, 1919
Born: at Knox County, Tennessee
Home Town: Byington, Tennessee
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Thomas
E. Swan, Captain (Chaplain), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 125th
Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., between the
Marne and Vesle Rivers, July 31 to August 6, 1918.
During the heavy fighting near the Ourcq River Chaplain
Swan 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
occasion he crossed a field 200 yards wide, under violent
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.
 General Orders No. No. 124, War Department, 1918
Born: at England
Home Town: Saginaw, Michigan
SWAN, WYMAN R.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Wyman
R. Swan, Major (Corps of Engineers), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 7th
Engineers, 5th Division, A.E.F., near Brieulles, France,
November 4 - 5, 1918. Major Swan demonstrated
commendable judgment in locating the site of a pontoon
bridge, and personally supervising the construction of the
bridge. Although under constant shell fire Major Swan
remained in charge for 36 hours, insuring the complete
success of the exploit and the crossing of the division east
of the Meuse.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Rockport, Indiana
Home Town: Rockport, Indiana
*SWANGER, IRA V.
SWAIN, JACK R.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Jack R.
Swain, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Section No. 647, Ambulance
Service, A.E.F., near Beaumont, France, on June 19,1918.
Private Swain went to the rescue of wounded men who
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Ira V.
Swanger, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company F, 130th Infantry
Regiment, 33d Division, A.E.F., at Marcheville, France,
November 10, 1918. After showing exceptional bravery
and judgment in leading his squad against enemy
machine-gun positions, Corporal Swanger was mortally
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wounded. Realizing 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.
 General Orders No. 44, War Department, 1919
Born: at Persia, Iowa
Home Town: Persia, Iowa
SWANSON, ADOLPH
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Adolph
Swanson, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company I, 357th Infantry
Regiment, 90th Division, A.E.F., 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.
 General Orders No. 46, War Department, 1919
Born: at Sweden
Home Town: Grant, Iowa
*SWANSON, CARL E.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Carl E.
Swanson, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company K, 132d Infantry
Regiment, 33d Division, A.E.F., near Brieulles, 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 performance of his duties as
stretcher bearer, Private Swanson rendered invaluable
service in administering 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.
 General Orders No. 32, War Department, 1919
Born: at Sweden
Home Town: Grove City, Minnesota
SWANSON, CLAYTON E.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Clayton
E. Swanson, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company A, 5th
Machine-Gun Battalion, 2d Division, A.E.F., near Mont
Blanc, France, October 4, 1918. On learning that a
member of his squad was in front of the lines in a heavily
shelled position, Corporal Swanson obtained permission
to make a search, to find that the man was dead.
 General Orders No. No. 37, War Department, 1918
Born: at Jamestown, New York
Home Town: Jamestown, New York
SWARTS, RALPH E.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Ralph E.
Swarts, First Lieutenant (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 23d
Infantry Regiment (Attached), 2d Division, A.E.F., near
St. Etienne-a-Arnes, France, October 3 - 9, 1918. During
the offensive operations of October 3 - 9, Lieutenant
Swarts worked unceasingly in the most advanced stations
in the divisional sector dressing the wounded in the open
under terrific machine-gun and shell fire. He took cover
only when all wounded had been dressed and evacuated.
 General Orders No. 35, War Department, 1919
Born: at Arkansas City, Kansas
Home Town: Arkansas City, Kansas
SWEARINGEN, WILLIAM H.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William
H. Swearingen, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Medical
Detachment, 315th Infantry Regiment (Attached), 79th
Division, A.E.F., near Cote-de-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.
 General Orders No. 46, War Department, 1919
Born: at Jasper County, Missouri
Home Town: Elida, New Mexico
SWEENEY, BERNARD F., JR.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Bernard
F. Sweeney, Jr., Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Headquarters
Company, 315th Infantry Regiment, 79th Division,
A.E.F., near Brabant, France, October 30, 1918. On the
night of October 31, and November 1, Sergeant Sweeney
made a dozen trips to repair telephone wire broken by the
continuous shelling of the area. Early the next morning he
was wounded while still in the performance of his duty.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
*SWEENEY, PATRICK
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Patrick
Sweeney, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company D, 322d Infantry
Regiment, 81st Division, A.E.F., near Abaucourt, France,
November 9, 1918. Private Sweeney voluntarily advanced
through intense artillery and machine-gun fire into the
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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.
 General Orders No. 32, War Department, 1919
Born: at Ireland
Home Town: Chicago, Illinois
SWEENEY, THOMAS JOSEPH
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Thomas
Joseph Sweeney, First Sergeant, U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with
Company A, 165th Infantry Regiment, 42d Division,
A.E.F., near Landres-et-St. Georges, France, October 15,
1918. Sergeant Sweeney courageously 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.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at New York, New York
Home Town: New York, New York
SWEET, WALTER
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Walter
Sweet, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for
extraordinary heroism while serving with the Sixteenth
Company, Fifth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.,
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, Second 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 suffered 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 returned to his position.
 General Order No. 44, War Department, 1919
Born: at Lowell, Massachusetts
Home Town: Lowell, Massachusetts
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)
SWENSON, KARL J.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Karl J.
Swenson, Major (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for
repeated acts of extraordinary heroism in action while
serving with 316th Sanitary Train, 91st Division, A.E.F.,
near Very, France, September 28 to October 4, 1918. and
near Audeuarde, Belgium, October 30 to November 3,
1918. During the drive in the Forest of Argonne Major
Swenson established and maintained a dressing station at
Very under almost constant aerial raids and severe shell
fire. During the operations between the Lys and Scheldt
Rivers this officer repeatedly showed utter disregard for
his own life, maintaining liaison between his own
advanced dressing station and the battalion aid stations
and searching for wounded on the battlefield while he was
exposed to heavy fire from artillery, machine-guns and
snipers.
 General Orders No. 3, War Department, 1919
Born: at Assaria, Kansas
Home Town: Portland, Oregon
*SWEZEY, LOUIS H.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Louis H.
Swezey, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company G, 305th
Infantry Regiment, 77th Division, A.E.F., in the Bois-dela 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 heavy fire from enemy machineguns and trench mortars, in entire disregard for his own
safety. This gallant soldier was killed while on a patrol
next day.
 General Orders 89, War Department, 1919
Born: at Patchogue, New York
Home Town: Patchogue, New York
*SWIFT, FRANK B.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Frank B.
Swift, Bugler, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company D, 131st Infantry
Regiment, 33d Division, A.E.F., at Chipilly Ridge,
France, August 11, 1918. When his company was in a
perilous position, due to lack of ammunition and of water,
Bugler Swift volunteered to carry a message requesting
aid to battalion headquarters, through a zone swept by
heavy artillery fire, after two runners had been killed in
the attempt. While carrying the message he was severely
wounded but continued on his mission, delivered his
message, and died on the way back to the dressing station.
 General Orders No. 6, War Department, 1933
Born: at Chicago, Illinois
Home Town: Forest Park, Illinois
SWIFT, HARRY
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Harry
Swift, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company G, 126th Infantry
Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., near Juvigny, France,
August 28, 1918. Private Swift twice volunteered and
carried messages across open fields swept by machine-
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gun fire after other runners had been killed on similar
missions. Returning from his second mission, he saw his
company commander fall wounded. Passing through
heavy machine-gun fire, he went to his rescue and
administered first aid, being himself severely wounded.
 General Orders No. 88, War Department, 1918
Born: at Hicksville, Ohio
Home Town: Springfield, Ohio
 General Orders 71, War Department, 1919
Born: at Detroit, Michigan
Home Town: Detroit, Michigan
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Clarence
L. Sybert, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company M, 23d Infantry
Regiment, 2d Division, A.E.F., near Landres-et-St.
Georges, France, November 2, 1918. Although severely
wounded, Private Sybert remained in the action during the
offensive operations west of the Meuse, and after the
sergeant in charge had been removed he took over his
duties as commander of the battalion runners, faithfully
performing the task despite his pain from his wounds.
*SWIFT, JOSEPH
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Joseph
Swift, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 362d
Infantry Regiment, 91st Division, A.E.F., near
Epinonville, France, September 27, 1918, and near
Gesnes, France, September 29, 1918. After a machine gun
company had in vain attempted for an hour to silence a
machine gun which was causing heavy losses to his
regiment, Lieutenant Swift, armed only with a pistol,
advanced alone upon the enemy position. He killed the
crew of four men, saving the lives of many of our men
and rendering a more rapid advance possible. In the attack
on Gesnes, while making a daring attempt to perform a
similar act, Lieutenant Swift was killed by enemy fire.
 General Orders No. 59, War Department, 1919
Born: at State Center, Iowa
Home Town: Safford, Arizona
SWIFT, WALTER E.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Walter E.
Swift, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company B, 14th
Machine-Gun Battalion, 5th Division, A.E.F., near Cunel,
France, October 13, 1918. Private Swift with another
runner, received messages to be delivered at two different
points near Nantillois. En route his companion was killed
and Private Swift was severely wounded by enemy
shellfire. In spite of his wound, he delivered both
messages before submitting to evacuation for his wounds.
 General Orders No. No. 27, War Department, 1920
Born: at Brentwood, California
Home Town: Brentwood, California
*SWINGLE, GRAY
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Gray
Swingle, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company B, 6th Engineers,
3d Division, A.E.F., near Bois-des- Tailoux, March 28,
1918. The patrol came under hostile machine-gun fire and
Sergeant Swingle was mortally wounded. He gave
instructions to the patrol to return to their company
commander and ordered them to leave him, as the patrol
was under fire and would all probably be wiped out. He
died March 28, 1918.
SYBERT, CLARENCE L.
 General Orders No. 44, War Department, 1919
Born: at Reynoldsville, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Centralia, Washington
*SYNNOTT, JOSEPH A.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Joseph A.
Synnott, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for
extraordinary heroism while serving with the Fifth
Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F., in action at
Chateau-Thierry, France, June 6, 1918. Killed in action,
Second Lieutenant Synnott gave the supreme proof of that
extraordinary heroism which will serve as an example to
hitherto untried troops.
 General Order No. 119, War Department, 1918
Born: at Passaic, New Jersey
Home Town: Passaic, New Jersey
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)
SYNOTT, PATRICK
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Patrick
Synott, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company F, 108th Infantry
Regiment, 27th Division, A.E.F., near Ronssoy, France,
September 28,1918. Corporal Synott displayed
exceptional bravery in leaving shelter and going forward
under heavy shell and machine-gun fire and bringing back
several wounded soldiers.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Ireland
Home Town: New York, New York
SYVERSON, GRANNIS I.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Grannis
I. Syverson, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary
heroism while serving with the Sixty-Sixth Company,
Sixth Machine-Gun Battalion, Sixth Regiment (Marines),
2d Division, A.E.F., in action near St. Etienne, France,
October 3, 1918. When our advance infantry was forced
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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 twenty feet distant, causing the
Germans to break and retreat in disorder.
soldier. His splendid courage and gallant conduct was a
fine example to his comrades.
 General Order No. 23, War Department, 1919
Born: at White Rock, South Dakota
Home Town: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Abraham
T. Tack, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company A, 7th
Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F., near Hill 299,
France, October 16, 1918. Private Tack assumed
command of a platoon after its officers had been wounded
and led it to its objective. He advanced through heavy
machine-gun and artillery fire for a distance of 800 meters
and engaged in a hand-to-hand fight that resulted in the
defeat of the enemy and the capture of 5 machine guns
and 30 prisoners.
SZCZEPANIK, JOSEPH A.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Joseph A.
Szczepanik, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company M, 353d
Infantry Regiment, 89th Division, A.E.F., near Limey,
France, September 12 - 13, 1918. Private Szczepanik
displayed remarkable 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.
 General Orders 98, War Department, 1919
Born: at Three Rivers, Massachusetts
Home Town: New York Mills, New York
TABARA, WLADYSLAW
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to
Wladyslaw Tabara, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company M, 308th
Infantry Regiment, 77th Division, A.E.F., near Revillon,
France, September 13, 1918. With a companion Private
Tabara 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.
 General Orders 64, War Department, 1919
Born: at Russia
Home Town: Sag Harbor, New York
*TABOR, RALPH E.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Ralph E.
Tabor, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company L, 105th Infantry
Regiment, 27th Division, A.E.F., east of Ronssoy, France,
September 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
 General Orders No. 16, War Department, 1919
Born: at Stillwater, New York
Home Town: Mechanicsville, New York
TACK, ABRAHAM T.
 General Orders No. No. 27, War Department, 1920
Born: at Holland
Home Town: Sodus, New York
TALBOT, ARTHUR
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Arthur
Talbot, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 107th
Infantry Regiment, 27th Division, A.E.F., near La Roux
Farm, France, October 18, 1918. Being unable to find a
suitable target for the 37-millimeter gun of which he was
in command, Lieutenant Talbot armed the men of his
section with enemy rifles and led a daylight patrol in
advance of the lines. He reconnoitered La Roux Farm,
exposed to heavy machine-gun fire and put two enemy
machine guns out of action, thus enabling our line to
advance 1,000 yards without serious losses.
 General Orders No. No. 24, War Department, 1920
Born: at Lyme, Connecticut
Home Town: New York, New York
TAMME, NICHOLAS L.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Nicholas
L. Tamme, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Headquarters Company,
147th Infantry Regiment, 37th Division, A.E.F., south of
Cierges, France, September 29, 1918. Volunteering to
attempt the recovery of the barrel of a 37-millimeter gun
abandoned the previous day when the gun crew was
gassed and when his battalion had retired to a more
advantageous position, Private Tamme advanced alone in
broad daylight and under observation of the enemy 200
yards in advance of his own lines under intense machinegun fire, recovered the missing part and returned in safety
to his own lines. His conduct was a splendid example of
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devotion to duty and proved an inspiration to the men of
his battalion.
 General Orders No. 9, War Department, 1923
Born: at Ripley, Ohio
Home Town: Cincinnati, Ohio
*TAPPEN, JAMES J.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James J.
Tappen, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company D, 308th
Infantry Regiment, 77th Division, A.E.F., near Binarville,
France, September 28, 1918. Private Tappen pushed
forward alone against several enemy snipers, who were
causing many casualties, among his comrades. He killed
two of the snipers, but was killed while attempting to
capture the third sniper.
 General Orders No. 32, War Department, 1919
Born: at Stapleton, New York
Home Town: Stapleton, New York
TARTER, CHARLES M.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles
M. Tarter, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company I, 23d
Infantry Regiment, 2d Division, A.E.F., at Vaux, France,
on July 1, 1918. When his captain was wounded, Sergeant
Tarter went out under violent machine-gun fire to bring
the officer to shelter and was severely wounded himself
while performing this heroic act.
 General Orders No. 59, War Department, 1919
Born: at Columbia, Kentucky
Home Town: Chapman, Kansas
TAUBERT, ALBERT ADOLPH
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Albert
Adolph Taubert, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for
extraordinary heroism while serving with the Sixty-Sixth
Company, Fifth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.,
in action in the Villers Cotterets Forest, south of Soissons,
France, July 18, 1918. Private Taubert 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.
 General Order No. 117, War Department, 1918
Born: at Madison, Wisconsin
Home Town: Madison, Wisconsin
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action), Navy Cross w/Gold Star
(2nd Haitian)
Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F., 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 sixty-one of the enemy. Although
wounded in the ankle he refused to be evacuated.
 General Order No. 35, War Department, 1919
Born: at Wausau, Wisconsin
Home Town: Wausau, Wisconsin
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)
TAVANO, ANTONIO J.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Antonio
J. Tavano, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company D, 111th
Machine-Gun Battalion, 29th Division, A.E.F., near
Verdun, France, October 11, 1918. Sergeant Tavano
voluntarily left his cover during a heavy bombardment
and brought a wounded officer to a place of safety after
the Utter bearers were killed. He gave all the assistance
possible to these wounded men before they died.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Croton-on-Hudson, New Jersey
Home Town: Dundee Lake, New Jersey
TAVENNER, ROBERT L.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Robert L.
Tavenner, Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 148th
Infantry Regiment, 37th Division, A.E.F., near Cierges,
France, September 29, 1918; and near Olsene, Belgium,
October 31, 1918. Without regard for his own safety,
Captain Tavenner personally conducted a tank in an
attack on a machine-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 exhausted. On
October 31, he was severely wounded while making a
personal reconnaissance of the enemy's position.
 General Orders 98, War Department, 1919
Born: at Springfield, Ohio
Home Town: Mount Vernon, Ohio
TAWATER, CARL M.
TAUGHER, CLAUDE BUCKLEY
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Claude
Buckley Taugher, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps,
for extraordinary heroism while serving with the Sixth
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Carl M.
Tawater, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Headquarters Company, 9th
Infantry Regiment, 2d Division, A.E.F., near Landres-etSt. 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
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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.
 General Orders No. 46, War Department, 1919
Born: at Winchester, Tennessee
Home Town: Rosebud, Texas
*TAYLOR, DOUGLAS A.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Douglas
A. Taylor, Second Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 127th
Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., near Juvigny,
France, August 28 - 30, 1918. Second Lieutenant Taylor
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.
 General Orders 74, War Department, 1919
Born: at Rhinelander, Wisconsin
Home Town: Rhinelander, Wisconsin
TAYLOR, EWING M.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Ewing
M. Taylor, Major (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with 18th Infantry
Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F., near Exermont, France,
October 5, 1918. Major Taylor displayed marked personal
bravery in engagements with the enemy at Cantigny and
Soissons, in each of which he was wounded, and later,
near Exermont, exhibited heroism and able leadership in
advancing his machine guns under heavy fire, aiding the
advance of the entire battalion, until he was himself
severely wounded.
 General Orders No. 126, War Department, 1919
Born: at Poughkeepsie, New York
Home Town: New York, New York
TAYLOR, HERBERT S.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Herbert
S. Taylor, Mess Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company B, 138th
Infantry Regiment, 35th Division, A.E.F., at Cheppy,
France, September 26, 1918. Sergeant Taylor, with a
small detachment, volunteered to go to the assistance of
several men of another company who, cut off from
support, were being annihilated by enemy machine
gunners and snipers. Pushing forward under fire, Sergeant
Taylor alone crawled around to the rear of a building from
which an intense fire was coming and returned with 18
prisoners.
 General Orders No. 13, War Department, 1919
Born: at England
Home Town: St. Louis, Missouri
*TAYLOR, JOHN L.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John L.
Taylor, Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with 9th Infantry
Regiment, 2d Division, A.E.F., near Soissons, France,
July 18, 1918. Captain Taylor assumed command of his
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.
 General Orders No. No. 132, War Department, 1918
Born: at Casey County, Kentucky
Home Town: Hustonville, Kentucky
TAYLOR, LOUIS H.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Louis H.
Taylor, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Medical
Detachment, 326th Infantry Regiment (Attached), 82d
Division, A.E.F., near St. Juvin, France, October 11,
1918, Private Taylor repeatedly exposed himself to
concentrated machine-gun and artillery fire, crossing the
Aire River several times, and administered first aid to
wounded men with complete disregard for his own safety.
 General Orders No. 50, War Department, 1919
Born: at Southwick, Massachusetts
Home Town: Westfield, Massachusetts
TAYLOR, ORVILLE R.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Orville
R. Taylor, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with
Battery E, 42d Field Artillery, Coast Artillery Corps, 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 wounded 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 wounded man to the aid station.
 General Orders No. 21, War Department, 1919
Born: at Eaton, Indiana
Home Town: Upland, Indiana
TAYLOR, OSCAR O.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Oscar O.
Taylor, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company D, 318th MachineGun Battalion, 81st Division, A.E.F., near Ville-en-
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Woevre, France, November 9, 1918. Displaying 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 re. 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.
 General Orders 81, War Department, 1919
Born: at Jonesboro, Tennessee
Home Town: Jonesboro, Tennessee
TAYLOR, THOMAS J.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Thomas
J. Taylor, Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 23d
Infantry Regiment, 2d Division, A.E.F., near the Cote-deChatillon, 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.
 General Orders No. 46, War Department, 1919
Born: at New York, New York
Home Town: Brooklyn, New York
TAYLOR, WILLIAM C.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William
C. Taylor, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company H, 117th
Infantry Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F., 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 automatic rifle
and went to the assistance of the platoon. Despite the
heavy fire, he succeeded in compelling 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 attempting to bring up reinforcements
across an open space swept by machine-gun fire.
 General Orders 87, War Department, 1919
Born: at Blountville, Tennessee
Home Town: Emmett, Tennessee
*TAYLOR, WILLIAM H.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William
H. Taylor, First Lieutenant (Air Service), U.S. Army Air
Service, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving
with 95th Aero Squadron, 1st Pursuit Group, U.S. Army
Air Service, A.E.F., near Pont-a-Mousson, France, May
28, 1918. Accompanied by Lieutenant Hambleton,
Lieutenant Taylor answered an alert to Lironville and
encountered five enemy planes in the vicinity of St.
Mihiel. As they approached, the enemy turned away.
Lieutenant Taylor and Lieutenant Hambleton followed
and at Pont-a-Mousson again came up with them, at 2,500
meters. Lieutenant Hambleton attacked the lowest one,
firing 20 rounds and forcing it from the formation, while
Lieutenant Taylor remained above to protect him and to
keep off the other enemy planes. An enemy bullet having
shot the cross-section wires of Lieutenant Hambleton's
plane away, the splinters from same cutting his cheek and
right shoulder, he turned from combat to ascertain
damage to his plane. As the enemy plan was falling
Lieutenant Taylor opened fire and immediately brought
the German down.
 General Orders No. No. 15, War Department, 1923
Born: at Scranton, Pennsylvania
Home Town: New York, New York
TAYLOR, WILLIAM J. R.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William
J. R. Taylor, First Lieutenant (Air Service), U.S. Army
Air Service, for repeated acts of extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with 3d Balloon Squadron, U.S.
Army Air Service, A.E.F., near Malancourt and
Montfaucon, France, September 26 - October 10, 1918.
On September 26, while conducting an important
observation, Lieutenant Taylor was twice attacked by
enemy planes. He would not jump from his balloon
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 October 3, near
Montfaucon, Lieutenant Taylor was attacked, but refused
to leave until his balloon caught ore. 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
refused to jump until attacked at close quarters. His heroic
devotion to duty was an inspiration to the officers and
men of his company.
 General Orders No. 3, War Department, 1919
Born: at Rochester, New York
Home Town: Rochester, New York
TAYNTOR, CLARK O.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Clark O.
Tayntor, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 47th
Infantry Regiment, 4th Division, A.E.F., at Sergy, France,
July 29 - 30, 1918. Disregarding two wounds from shell
fire, which he had suffered. Lieutenant Tayntor continued
in the advance with his platoon, keeping his men well
organized, directing the consolidation of the line
throughout the night and refusing medical attention until
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all the wounded men in his platoon had received
treatment.
 General Orders 66, War Department, 1919
Born: at Barre, Vermont
Home Town: Erie, Pennsylvania
*TEACHEY, ROBERT MARSHALL
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Robert
Marshall Teachey, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company B, 120th
Infantry Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F., near Ypres,
Belgium, August 2, 1918. Private Teachey volunteered to
accompany 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 accomplished their mission.
 General Orders No. No. 142, War Department, 1918
Born: at Raleigh, North Carolina
Home Town: Raleigh, North Carolina
TECHEL, EDWARD W.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edward
W. Techel, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company B, 116th Infantry
Regiment, 29th Division, A.E.F., in the Bois Brabant-surMeuse, France, October 8, 1918. With four other soldiers
Private Techel attacked eight German machine-guns,
captured them and their crews in spite of determined
resistance by the enemy.
 General Orders No. 27, War Department, 1919
Born: at Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Home Town: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
TEER, HUBERT O.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Hubert
O. Teer, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with
Company L, 371st Infantry Regiment, 93d Division,
A.E.F., 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 withdraw from action on account of
complete exhaustion.
 General Orders No. 21, War Department, 1919
Born: at Durham, North Carolina
Home Town: Durham, North Carolina
TEEVAN, JOHN
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John
Teevan, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company C, 165th Infantry
Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F., near Villers- sur-Fere,
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 himself wounded.
 General Orders No. 32, War Department, 1919
Born: at New York, New York
Home Town: New York, New York
*TEICHLER, JOHN
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John
Teichler, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company L, 125th Infantry
Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., 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, Sergeant Teichler attempted to
carry in another wounded man, passing through severe
machine-gun fire from the front and from the flanks.
While doing so he received a second wound, which
caused his death.
 General Orders No. No. 132, War Department, 1918
Born: at Menominee, Michigan
Home Town: Menominee, Michigan
*TEISETH, JACOB B.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Jacob B.
Teiseth, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Medical Detachment, 6th
Engineers (Attached), 3d Division, A.E.F., in the ClairesChenes Woods, France, October 20, 1918. Private Teiseth
advanced in the attack with the company to which he was
attached, and worked constantly under heavy machinegun 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.
 General Orders No. 20, War Department, 1919
Born: at Norway
Home Town: Stanwood, Washington
TELFAIR, SAMUEL F.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Samuel
F. Telfair, Second Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 2d
Antiaircraft Machine-Gun Battalion, A.E.F., at Brieulles,
France, November 4, 1918. Second Lieutenant Telfair
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 shellswept 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.
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 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Raleigh, North Carolina
Home Town: Raleigh, North Carolina
*TENLEY, EUGENE HODGE
TEMPLE, JOHN H.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John H.
Temple, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company I, 312th Infantry
Regiment, 78th Division, A.E.F., near Grand Pre, France,
October 23, 1918. After his platoon had reached its
objective and was forced to retire under perilous machinegun fire, Private Temple and two companions were
surrounded by the enemy. His companions were
wounded, but he bravely held off the enemy, after which
he assisted both his companions to a first-aid station.
 General Orders 64, War Department, 1919
Born: at Newark, Delaware
Home Town: Marshallton, Delaware
 General Orders No. 32, War Department, 1919
Born: at Quanah, Texas
Home Town: Willcox, Arizona
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)
TENNILLE, JAMES B.
TEMPLETON, CHARLES K.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles
K. Templeton, Second Lieutenant (Field Artillery), U.S.
Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving
with 122d Field Artillery, 33d Division, A.E.F., near
Nouart, France, November 5, 1918. After telephone
communications had been destroyed and his runners
scattered on other missions, Lieutenant Templeton started
on a mission of extreme 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.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Superior, Nebraska
Home Town: Chicago, Illinois
TEN EYCK, WALTON B., JR.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Walton
B. Ten Eyck, Jr., Second Lieutenant (Air Service), U.S.
Army Air Service, for extraordinary heroism in action
while serving with 96th Aero Squadron, U.S. Army Air
Service, A.E.F., near Birquenay, France, October 27,
1918. While engaged on a voluntary bombing mission,
Lieutenant Ten Eyck was attacked by seven enemy planes
(Fokker Type). Although seriously wounded, he
maneuvered Ms 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.
 General Orders No. 15, War Department, 1919
Born: at Booklyn, New York
Home Town: Brooklyn, New York
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Eugene
Hodge Tenley, Hospital Apprentice First Class, U.S.
Navy, for extraordinary heroism while serving as
Corpsman with Company B, Fifth Regiment (Marines),
2d Division, A.E.F., in action near St. Etienne, France,
October 4, 1918. Hospital Apprentice First Class Tenley,
disregarding his own safety, voluntarily accompanied a
small force into action, rendering most valuable treatment
to the wounded, until killed by a fragment of a shell.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James B.
Tennille, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company D, 362d Infantry
Regiment, 91st Division, A.E.F., in the advance on
Gesnes, France, September 30, 1918. Although severely
wounded, Corporal Tennille continued to fulfill his duties
in action and, with utter disregard of his own personal
danger, went forward alone and captured a machine-gun
nest of two machine guns and approximately six men,
routing all of the defenders.
 General Orders No. 6, War Department, 1931
Born: at Carns City, Texas
Home Town: Caliente, Nevada
*TENNYSON, JOSEPH E.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Joseph E.
Tennyson, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company B, 115th
Infantry Regiment, 29th Division, A.E.F., near Verdun,
France, October 8 - 24, 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.
 General Orders No. 126, War Department, 1919
Born: at Baltimore, Maryland
Home Town: Baltimore, Maryland
TERNIG, JACOB B.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Jacob B.
Ternig, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company C, 132d Infantry
Regiment, 33d Division, A.E.F., near Bois-de-Forges,
France, September 26, 1918. Sergeant Ternig had just
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captured and was taking to his platoon commander, a
German captain, 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 platoon was enabled
to take the enemy position and 30 prisoners without loss.
 General Orders 64, War Department, 1919
Born: at Luxembourg
Home Town: Chicago, Illinois
and arm were badly mangled by the explosion of a
grenade during an enemy raid into our lines, Corporal
Terrill 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 Germans,
throwing hand grenades with his left hand as he followed
them back to their own lines.
 General Orders No. 99, War Department, 1918
Born: at Rahway, New Jersey
Home Town: Rahway, New Jersey
TERRY, MILO E.
TERRELL, ALEXANDER W.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to
Alexander W. Terrell, Second Lieutenant (Field
Artillery), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action
while serving with 151st Field Artillery, 42d Division,
A.E.F., near Pexonne, France, on March 5, 1918. Second
Lieutenant Terrell showed unusual courage in assisting to
direct the operations of Battery C, 151st Field Artillery,
when that organization was under particularly accurate
artillery bombardment. Although wounded himself, he
refused first aid and continued on duty until all of the
wounded soldiers of the command had been treated.
 General Orders No. No. 139, War Department, 1918
Born: at Booneville, Missouri
Home Town: Fort Worth, Texas
*TERRELL, HUBERT P.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Hubert P.
Terrell, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company I, 118th Infantry
Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F., near Vaux-Andigny,
France, October 12, 1918. During an advance, when his
company came under an enfilading fire from an enemy
machine-gun, Corporal Terrell asked permission from his
platoon commander to attempt the taking of the position.
Although under heavy fire from this post and from trenchmortar shells, he, with exceptional dash and bravery,
attacked the position alone, putting it out of action killing
two of the enemy and wounding a third. This soldier was
killed the same day while reorganizing and advancing the
weakened platoon of which he was then in charge.
 General Orders No. No. 133, War Department, 1918
Born: at Chesterfield County, South Carolina
Home Town: Cheraw, South Carolina
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Milo E.
Terry, Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with 145th Infantry
Regiment, 37th Division, A.E.F., near Montfaucon,
France, September 26 - 30, 1918. Although severely
wounded while leading his company in the assault,
Captain Terry refused to be evacuated and courageously
continued in command of his company for four days in
action under heavy fire of all arms and constantly in
contact with the enemy. On September 30 he was again
severely wounded, but remained with his company until
evacuated in a delirious condition after the company's
relief had been completed. By his intrepid conduct and
disregard of personal danger he inspired the men of his
company and contributed greatly to the success of the
operation.
 General Orders No. 9, War Department, 1923
Born: at Van Wert, Ohio
Home Town: Van Wert, Ohio
TESKE, AMOS
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Amos
Teske, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company D, 167th Infantry
Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F., near Ancerviller, France,
March 4, 1918. Corporal Teske was a member of a patrol
of five men and took a conspicuous part when it
encountered an enemy patrol of 11 men, which it attacked
and routed, taking two prisoners.
 General Orders No. 126, War Department, 1919
Born: at Cardiff, Alabama
Home Town: Coal Valley, Alabama
TESSIER, FERNAND
TERRILL, ELSWORTH O.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Elsworth
O. Terrill, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company H, 113th
Infantry Regiment, 29th Division, A.E.F., during the
action in the vicinity of Hagenbach, Alsace, east of
Belfort, France, August 21, 1918. When his right hand
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Fernand
Tessier, First Lieutenant, Army of France, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 14th
Regiment of Chasseurs, 369th U.S. Infantry (Attached),
93d Division, A.E.F., in the Champagne Sector, France,
September 26 - October 1, 1918. Lieutenant Tessier was
attached to the 369th Infantry as liaison officer, and, by
continuous passage through zones which were under most
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intense fire, maintained perfect liaison with brigade
headquarters. In the attack on Sechault, he was constantly
in touch with the most advanced lines, and personally
carried messages to the assaulting battalion. He aided
materially in holding the captured positions.
 General Orders 62, War Department, 1919
Born: at France
Home Town: France
THACHER, ARCHIBALD G.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to
Archibald G. Thacher, Major (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 306th
Infantry Regiment, 77th Division, A.E.F., at St. Juvin,
France, October 14, 1918. While commanding the 2d
Battalion in a flank march across the Aire River, Major
Thacher, acting with the greatest gallantry and with utter
disregard for his own safety, personally made a
reconnaissance in the face of heavy hostile machine-gun
and shell fire, well in advance of his battalion, thereby
saving his command from heavy losses. It was due to his
thorough reconnaissance that his subsequent successful
attack on this strong hostile position was consummated.
 General Orders No. No. 43, War Department, 1922
Born: at Boston, Massachusetts
Home Town: New York, New York
THACKER, EDGAR
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edgar
Thacker, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company H, 28th Infantry
Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F., on May 28 - 30, 1918,
near Cantigny, France. Private Thacker displayed
distinguished conduct as a company runner, passing
frequently through Cantigny when it was being heavily
shelled and also running through German barrages to
deliver messages.
 General Orders No. No. 109, War Department, 1918
Born: at Vanceburg, Kentucky
Home Town: Vanceburg, Kentucky
THALKE, MAX P.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Max P.
Thalke, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company I, 128th Infantry
Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., near Juvigny, north of
Soissons, France, August 30, 1918. Sergeant Thalke
displayed unusual courage and gallantry in leading his
platoon forward 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.
 General Orders No. 20, War Department, 1919
Born: at Aurora, Illinois
Home Town: Menasha, Wisconsin
*THARAU, HERMAN
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Herman
Tharau, Gunnery Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for
extraordinary heroism while serving with the Fifty-Fifth
Company, Fifth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.,
in action near Vierzy, France, July 18, 1918. While out
with a reconnoitering party to establish liaison with the
company to his right, Sergeant Tharau captured a machine
gun and killed the crew.
 General Order No. 132, War Department, 1918
Born: at Germany
Home Town: Buffalo, New York
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)
*THARP, LEWIS M.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Lewis M.
Tharp, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 140th
Infantry Regiment, 35th Division, A.E.F., north of
Charpentry, France, September 27 and 28, 1918.
Lieutenant Tharp repeatedly exposed himself to heavy
enemy artillery and machine-gun fire in order to maintain
communication between company and battalion
headquarters.
 General Orders No. No. 11, War Department, 1921
Born: at Melrose, Kansas
Home Town: Winfield, Kansas
THAW, WILLIAM
(First Award)
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William
Thaw, Major (Air Service), U.S. Army Air Service, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 103d
Aero Squadron, 3d Pursuit Group, U.S. Army Air
Service, A.E.F., near Reims, France, March 26, 1918.
Major Thaw was the leader of a patrol of three planes
which attacked five enemy monoplanes 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.
 General Orders No. No. 121, War Department, 1918
Born: 8/12/1893 at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross w/OLC (WWI)
THAW, WILLIAM
(Second Award)
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross (First Oak Leaf Cluster)
is presented to William Thaw, Major (Air Service), U.S.
Army Air Service, for extraordinary heroism in action
while serving with 103d Aero Squadron, 3d Pursuit
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Group, U.S. Army Air Service, A.E.F., near Montagne,
France, April 20, 1918. In the region of Montagne Major
Thaw attacked and brought down, burning, an enemy
balloon. While returning to his own lines the same day he
attacked two enemy monoplanes, one of which he shot
down in flames.
 General Orders No. No. 121, War Department, 1918
Born: 8/12/1893 at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (WWI)
THAYER, SIDNEY, JR.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Sidney
Thayer, Jr., First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for
extraordinary heroism while serving with the Fifty-Fifth
Company, Fifth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.,
in action near Beaumont, France, November 11, 1918.
After being wounded, Lieutenant Thayer remained with
his company until its objective had been reached, refusing
evacuation until rendered unconscious by loss of blood.
 General Order No. 46, War Department, 1919
Born: at Marion, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Haverford, Pennsylvania
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)
being entrusted with especially important messages
because of his carefulness and reliability.
 General Orders No. 46, War Department, 1919
Born: at Fort Covington, New York
Home Town: Fort Covington, New York
THEDINGER, LOUIS C.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Louis C.
Thedinger, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company E, 142d
Infantry Regiment, 36th Division, A.E.F., near St.
Etienne, France, October 8, 1918. When his company had
been stopped by heavy enemy machine-gun fire, Sergeant
Thedinger left shelter for the purpose of interviewing 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.
 General Orders 66, War Department, 1919
Born: at St. Joseph, Maryland
Home Town: Perry, Oklahoma
THEOBALD, CARL G.
THEBAUD, DELPHIN E.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Delphin
E. Thebaud, Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 38th
Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F., near Romagne,
France, October 9, 1918. After the successful attack on
Hill 253, Captain Thebaud was directed to establish
liaison with the 30th Infantry. Three runners were sent
out, but each returned, stating that it was impossible to
reach the 30th Infantry, due to the intensity of enemy fire.
Captain Thebaud turned over the command of his
company and fearlessly exposed himself to heavy
machine-gun fire to accomplish the mission. After having
proceeded about 300 yards he fell, severely wounded by
machine-gun fire. His conduct had a marked effect upon
the morale of his men.
 General Orders No. No. 24, War Department, 1920
Born: at Alameda, California
Home Town: Philippine Islands
THEBERT, WILLIAM F.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William
F. Thebert, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with
Company K, 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Division, A.E.F.,
near St. Etienne-a-Arnes, France, October 3 - 9, 1918.
Acting as battalion runner, Private Thebert carried
messages through intense artillery and machine-gun fire.
This soldier has been on duty as a runner since June 6,
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Carl G.
Theobald, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Intelligence Section,
1st Battalion, 361st Infantry Regiment, 91st Division,
A.E.F., near Gesnes, France, October 10, 1918. While on
a liaison patrol Corporal Theobald and Private Ivan Y.
Bailey attacked and captured a hostile machine-gun nest
and its entire crew.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Hinckley, Utah
Home Town: Hinkley, Utah
THIABAUD, CLAUDE E.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Claude E.
Thiabaud, Lieutenant, Army of France, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with 6th Regiment,
Colonial Infantry, Army of France, at Le Ferme and
Damvillers, France, November 7 - 10, 1918. In liaison
with American troops Lieutenant Thiabaud rendered most
valuable assistance and greatly aided in driving the enemy
from La Ferme and Damvillers. Throughout the war he
participated in all the important attacks of his
organization, and his brilliant leadership, singular courage
and devotion to duty played an important part in the
success of the operations.
 General Orders 62, War Department, 1919
Born: at France
Home Town: France
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THIBODEAU, JOSEPH A.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Joseph A.
Thibodeau, Mechanic, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company L, 103d
Infantry Regiment, 26th Division, A.E.F., near Belleau
Wood, France, July 18 - 23, 1918. During the early part of
the action Mechanic Thibodeau 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.
 General Orders No. No. 125, War Department, 1918
Born: at Canada
Home Town: Lawrence, Massachusetts
THIEBAULT, RENE
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Rene
Thiebault, Marechal des Logis, Army of France, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 308th
Company, 3d Battalion of Light Tanks, Assault Artillery,
Army of France, near Massif Blanc Mont, France,
October 3, 1918. Following an attack by the 2d American
Division, Marechal Des Logia Thiebault distinguished
himself by personal courage and coolness in going under
heavy shell fire to the rescue of wounded American
soldiers.
 General Orders No. 126, War Department, 1919
Born: at France
Home Town: France
*THOETE, CARL G.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Carl G.
Thoete, Sergeant First Class, U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with
Company D, 1st Engineers, 1st Division, A.E.F., at
Cantigny, France, May 28, 1918. Although twice
wounded early in the attack Sergeant First Class Thoete
went over the top with his section and courageously
directed its operations for five hours under steady fire,
refused medical treatment, and led a second advance until
killed by a machine-gun bullet.
 General Orders No. 99, War Department, 1918
Born: at Lockland, Ohio
Home Town: Santa Barbara, California
THOMAS, CARR M.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Carr M.
Thomas, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Battery A, 12th Field
Artillery, 2d Division, A.E.F., 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.
 General Orders No. 44, War Department, 1919
Born: at Chicago, Illinois
Home Town: New Rochelle, New York
THOMAS, CHARLES I.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles I.
Thomas, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company D, 311th MachineGun Battalion, 79th Division, A.E.F., near Nantillois,
France, September 29, 1918. Private Thomas was detailed
as a runner between the battalion commander and his
company, While delivering messages he was severely
wounded, but continued in the performance of his duty,
refusing aid until ordered to the rear by his battalion
commander.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Latimore, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
THOMAS, DAVID
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to David
Thomas, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company A, 1st Engineers,
1st Division, A.E.F., northwest of Verdun, France,
October 9, 1918. Upon two occasions Corporal Thomas,
upon his own initiative, went out in advance of his
platoon, armed only with a rifle, and attacked machineguns 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.
 General Orders No. 35, War Department, 1919
Born: at Taylor, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Avoca, Pennsylvania
*THOMAS, EVERETT
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Everett
Thomas, Bugler, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company I, 23d Infantry
Regiment, 2d Division, A.E.F., near Vaux, France, July 1,
1918. Attempting to bring to shelter his captain, who was
lying wounded and exposed to fire, Bugler Thomas was
himself killed, thereby sacrificing his life in an effort to
rescue his commanding officer.
 General Orders No. No. 102, War Department, 1918
Born: at Edgar county, Illinois
Home Town: Paris, Illinois
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THOMAS, FRANK B.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Frank B.
Thomas, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company C, 102d
Field Signal Battalion, 27th Division, A.E.F., 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 battalion
to which he was attached and succeeded in going through
intense artillery, machine-gun, and sniper fire to
regimental headquarters, delivering the message in time to
enable reinforcements to be brought up.
 General Orders No. 44, War Department, 1919
Born: at New York, New York
Home Town: New York, New York
THOMAS, FRED
(First Award)
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Fred
Thomas, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for
extraordinary heroism while serving with the Sixteenth
Company, Fifth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.,
in action near Chateau-Thierry, France, June 25, 1918.
Second 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 twenty-one
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.
 General Order No. 44, War Department, 1919
Born: at Hundred, West Virginia
Home Town: Hundred, West Virginia
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross w/OLC (WWI)
of the enemy filtering through our lines. By strategic
maneuvers he formed a strong resistance, causing heavy
casualties on the enemy and forcing their retreat, after he
himself had been seriously wounded.
 General Order No. 44, War Department, 1919
Born: at Hundred, West Virginia
Home Town: Hundred, West Virginia
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (WWI)
*THOMAS, GERALD PROVOST
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Gerald
Provost Thomas, Second Lieutenant (Air Service), U.S.
Army Air Service, for extraordinary heroism in action
while serving with 17th Aero Squadron, 4th Pursuit
Group, U.S. Army Air Service, A.E.F., near Cambrai,
France, September 22, 1918. When ten enemy planes of
his group were attacked by a superior number of the
enemy, Lieutenant Thomas refused to seek safety in
flight, but attacked a superior number of the enemy in
order to assist another member of his squadron to escape.
In the performance of this act he was shot down and
killed by the enemy.
 General Orders No. No. 35, War Department, 1920
Born: at Flushing, New York
Home Town: Flushing, New York
THOMAS, HASTINGS
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Hastings
Thomas, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company C, 21st Machine-Gun
Battalion, 7th Division, A.E.F., near Vieville-en-Haye,
France, November 1, 1918. Private Thomas acted as a
runner during offensive operations, and under severest
enemy barrages, carried messages to and from the front
lines.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Cosby, Missouri
Home Town: Cosby, Missouri
THOMAS, JOHN
THOMAS, FRED
(Second Award)
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross (First Oak Leaf Cluster)
is presented to Fred Thomas, Second Lieutenant, U.S.
Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving
with the Sixteenth Company, Fifth Regiment (Marines),
2d Division, A.E.F., in action near St. Etienne, France,
October 4, 1918. While endeavoring to re-establish a
large company front, which had become disconnected,
Second Lieutenant Thomas encountered a large number
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John
Thomas, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company F, 316th Infantry
Regiment, 79th Division, A.E.F., near Nantillois, France,
September 28, 1918. Under terrific enemy fire Private
Thomas advanced alone to the enemy lines and silenced
an enemy machine gun driving the enemy crew to flight.
His bravery and devotion to duty enabled the Infantry to
resume the advance against the enemy forces with a
minimum of losses. His conduct greatly inspired the men
with whom he served.
 General Orders No. No. 15, War Department, 1923
Born: at Greece
Home Town: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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THOMAS, ROLAND CALVIN
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Roland
Calvin Thomas, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company M, 118th
Infantry Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F., at VauxAndigny, France, October 15, 1918. After being twice
wounded Corporal Thomas continued to advance with his
automatic-rifle squad, leading his men 100 yards under
extremely heavy fire.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Union County, North Carolina
Home Town: Kirshaw, South Carolina
THOMAS, SPIROS
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Spiros
Thomas, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company B, 165th Infantry
Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F., near Landres-et-St.
Georges, France, October 15, 1918. Sergeant Thomas,
after all his officers and first sergeant had become
casualties, 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 trying conditions,
until relieved at the close of the day.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Greece
Home Town: New York, New York
*THOMAS, WILLIAM
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William
Thomas, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company D, 302d Engineers,
77th Division, A.E.F., near Chevieres, France, October
13, 1918. Sergeant Thomas accompanied 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 reaching the river they were exposed to
machine-gun and snipers' fire. Both he and the officer
failed to return, and their bodies were afterwards
discovered in the Aire River, where they had fallen later,
being killed or wounded by enemy fire.
 General Orders No. 21, War Department, 1919
Born: at South Wales
Home Town: Yonkers, New York
THOMPSON, CECIL E.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Cecil E.
Thompson, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company K, 364th Infantry
Regiment, 91st Division, A.E.F., near Eclisfontaine,
France, September 28, 1918. Engaged in scouting duty,
Private Thompson went forward on his own initiative, 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.
 General Orders No. 21, War Department, 1919
Born: at Sacramento, California
Home Town: Fellows, California
THOMPSON, CHARLES W.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles
W. Thompson, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Machine-Gun
Company, 120th Infantry Regiment, 30th Division,
A.E.F., 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.
 General Orders No. 44, War Department, 1919
Born: at Warrick County, Indiana
Home Town: Lynnville, Indiana
THOMPSON, CLARENCE W.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Clarence
W. Thompson, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Battery F, 10th Field
Artillery, 3d Division, A.E.F., 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 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.
 General Orders 98, War Department, 1919
Born: at Belmont, Ohio
Home Town: Van Norman, Montana
*THOMPSON, CLIFFORD
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Clifford
Thompson, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company C, 166th
Infantry Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F., near
Sommerance, France, October 23, 1918. Seeing an ignited
hand grenade in the midst of the platoon, Sergeant
Thompson without hesitation, seized the grenade and
attempted to throw it from the ditch. When leaving his
hand the grenade exploded, seriously wounding him, but
his act saved the lives of many of his men.
 General Orders No. 26, War Department, 1919
Born: at Troy, Ohio
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Home Town: Troy, Ohio
THOMPSON, EDWARD N.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edward
N. Thompson, First Sergeant, U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with
Company I, 105th Infantry Regiment, 27th Division,
A.E.F., near Mount Kemmel, Belgium, August 31, 1918.
When the two platoons commanded by him met, with
heavy machine-gun fire, Sergeant Thompson placed his
men under cover, and single-handed went forward to
reconnoiter his objective in the face of heavy shell and
machine-gun fire.
 General Orders No. 23, War Department, 1919
Born: at New York, New York
Home Town: New York, New York
THOMPSON, EMMETT
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Emmett
Thompson, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company L, 370th
Infantry Regiment, 93d Division, A.E.F., at Mont-deSanges, France, September 20, 1918, to October 1, 1918.
After others had failed, Sergeant Thompson, then a
corporal, volunteered and took charge of a detail to secure
rations. He succeeded in this mission under very
dangerous and trying conditions, and, notwithstanding the
fact that his detachment suffered numerous casualties, he
remained on this duty, and continued to supply the
company with rations until completely exhausted.
 General Orders No. 46, War Department, 1919
Born: at La Belle, Missouri
Home Town: Quincy, Illinois
heroism in action while serving with Headquarters
Company, 2d Battalion, 107th Field Artillery, 28th
Division, A.E.F., 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 officer.
 General Orders 74, War Department, 1919
Born: at Springdale, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Springdale, Pennsylvania
THOMPSON, GEORGE RICHARD
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George
Richard Thompson, First Lieutenant (Signal Corps), U.S.
Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving
with 105th Field Signal Battalion, 117th Infantry
(Attached), 30th Division, A.E.F., near Bellicourt. France,
September 29, 1918. With another officer 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 continued the work of establishing communication
until he was forced to be evacuated two hours later.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Washington, D.C.
Home Town: Forest Glen, Maryland
*THOMPSON, HENRY L.
THOMPSON, GEORGE F.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George
F. Thompson, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 2d
Division, A.E.F., in the Retz Forest, France. Be it enacted
by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United
States of America in Congress assembled:
That the
President is authorized to present, in the name of
Congress, a Distinguished Service Cross to George F.
Thompson, of the United States Marine Corps, for
conspicuous bravery while serving as a private in the
Marine Corps on the morning of July 18, 1918, at the
forest of Retz.
 Approved by Act of Congress October 23, 1943
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Henry L.
Thompson, Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 23d
Infantry Regiment, 2d Division, A.E.F., near Vaux- enDieulet, France, November 3, 1918. Although painfully
wounded, Captain Thompson led his battalion to the
outskirts of Vaux-en-Dieulet, the advance being without
artillery 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.
 General Orders No. 21, War Department, 1919
Born: at Athol, Massachusetts
Home Town: Columbus, South Carolina
THOMPSON, JOHN W.
THOMPSON, GEORGE M.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George
M. Thompson, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John W.
Thompson, First Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company G, 111th
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Infantry Regiment, 28th Division, A.E.F., near Le Grande
Savart, west of Fismette, France, August 10, 1918. First
Sergeant Thompson showed remarkable bravery and
disregard of personal danger when, with two other
soldiers, he attacked a German 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
machine-guns were killed, ten machine-guns were
captured, and the way cleared for the further advance of
the American forces.
 General Orders No. 128, War Department, 1919
Born: at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
*THOMPSON, JOHN W., JR.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John W.
Thompson, Jr., Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company E, 119th
Infantry Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F., 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.
 General Orders No. 32, War Department, 1919
Born: at Mount Pleasant, Tennessee
Home Town: Mount Pleasant, Tennessee
THOMPSON, JOHN WILLIAM
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John
William Thompson, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for
extraordinary heroism while serving with the Fifty-Fifth
Company, Fifth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.,
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 valuable information concerning the location of
the nest.
 General Order No. 32, War Department, 1919
Born: at Middlebury, Vermont
Home Town: Middlebury, Vermont
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)
*THOMPSON, LAWRENCE E.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Lawrence
E. Thompson, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company F, 16th
Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F., near Soissons,
France, July 19, 1918. In order to ascertain the location of
a machine-gun which was inflicting heavy losses upon his
platoon, Corporal Thompson unhesitatingly went forward
and was killed in the performance of this courageous
duty.
 General Orders No. 15, War Department, 1919
Born: at McDowell County, West Virginia
Home Town: Minden, West Virginia
THOMPSON, ORLEN NELSON
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Orlen
Nelson Thompson, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S.
Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving
with 305th Infantry Regiment, 77th Division, A.E.F., near
the Argonne Forest, France, September 26, 1918. In the
course of a successful advance, in which ten of the enemy
had been captured, Lieutenant Thompson was severely
wounded in the head by a shell fragment, but, after
regaining consciousness, he refused assistance and
carefully transmitted 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.
 General Orders 81, War Department, 1919
Born: at Cleveland, Ohio
Home Town: Detroit, Michigan
*THOMPSON, ORRIE
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Orrie
Thompson, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company C, 126th
Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., 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, Sergeant Thompson 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.
 General Orders No. No. 117, War Department, 1918
Born: at Bango, Michigan
Home Town: Kalamazoo, Michigan
*THOMPSON, ROBERT E.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Robert E.
Thompson, Second Lieutenant (Air Service), U.S. Army
Air Service, for extraordinary heroism in action while
serving with 96th Aero Squadron, U.S. Army Air Service,
A.E.F., between Chambley and Xammes, France,
September 13, 1918. While acting as observer of a flight
of three airplanes they were attacked by a flight of fifteen
enemy airplanes. Despite the fact that his formation was
surrounded by overwhelming numbers of the enemy,
Lieutenant Thompson continued his mission and bombed
his objective. In the fight which followed Lieutenant
Thompson and his pilot fought gallantly, thus enabling
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another airplane of the flight to return with valuable
information of the enemy. In this fight Lieutenant
Thompson's airplane was shot down and both he and his
pilot were killed when their airplane crashed to the
ground.
 General Orders No. No. 15, War Department, 1923
Born: at Oenaville, Texas
Home Town: Temple, Texas
THOMPSON, SIMON M.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Simon
M. Thompson, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company F, 9th
Infantry Regiment, 2d Division, A.E.F., near Medeah,
Ferme, France, October 8, 1918. Under intense machinegun fire during a counterattack following a heavy artillery
barrage, Private Thompson, with another soldier, checked
the attack for a considerable distance, killing ten of the
enemy, including two officers, and keeping off the hostile
party with his pistol while loading his rifle with his other
hand.
 General Orders 98, War Department, 1919
Born: at Carlton, Minnesota
Home Town: Libby, Minnesota
THOMPSON, WALDO
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Waldo
Thompson, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company C, 2d
Field Signal Battalion, 1st Division, A.E.F., near
Exermont, France, October 5, 1918. Corporal Thompson
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.
 General Orders No. 44, War Department, 1919
Born: at Denmark
Home Town: Opportunity, Montana
THOMPSON, WILLIAM DARIUS
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William
Darius Thompson, Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 2d
Machine-Gun Battalion, 1st Division, A.E.F., 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.
 General Orders No. 68, War Department, 1920
Born: at Midland, Michigan
Home Town: Port Huron, Michigan
*THOMPSON, WILLIAM J.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William
J. Thompson, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company A, 165th
Infantry Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F., near Villers-surFere, France, July 28, 1918. On duty as sniper of the
assaulting battalion, Private Thompson assisted a runner
who had been mortally wounded, relieved him of his
message, and although mortally wounded himself
delivered the dispatch to his company commander, dying
shortly thereafter. His heroic conduct was an inspiration
to his regiment.
 General Orders No. 14, War Department, 1923
Born: at New York, New York
Home Town: New York, New York
THOMSON, HAROLD
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Harold
Thomson, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company I, 167th
Infantry Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F., near Landres-etSt. Georges, France, October 16, 1918. With four other
soldiers, Corporal Thomson pushed out on the right flank
of his 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 material assistance
in facilitating the advance of the platoon.
 General Orders 87, War Department, 1919
Born: at Salt Lake City, Utah
Home Town: St. Anthony, Idaho
THOMSON, JAMES C.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James C.
Thomson, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company C, 104th Infantry
Regiment, 26th Division, A.E.F., near Bouresches,
France, July 20, 1918. When wounded in the right arm
Private Thomson refused 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 continued
this duty until he fell exhausted.
 General Orders No. No. 125, War Department, 1918
Born: at Scotland
Home Town: Cambridge, Massachusetts
THORF, ABRAHAM
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Abraham
Thorf, Supply Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company B, 361st
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Infantry Regiment, 91st Division, A.E.F., near Gesnes,
France, September 28, 1918. Sergeant Thorf, although
badly wounded crawled 500 meters under heavy shell fire
to deliver important papers to his company commander.
 General Orders No. 21, War Department, 1919
Born: at Russia
Home Town: Rexburg, Idaho
THORNBURG, ZEBULON B.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Zebulon
B. Thornburg, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 118th
Infantry Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F., near
Montbrehain, France, October 8 - 16, 1918. Although he
was severely wounded on October 8 to such an extent that
eating was impossible, First Lieutenant Thornburg
remained as second in command until the night of
October 16, when he was again wounded during an
advance by his company.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Cabarrus County, North Carolina
Home Town: Concord, North Carolina
*THORNE, CHARLES E.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles
E. Thorne, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with
Battery C, 147th Field Artillery, 32d Division, A.E.F.,
near Nantillois, 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 concentrated shell
fire to the assistance of the wounded soldier and in
endeavoring to rescue him was himself killed by the
explosion of a shell.
 General Orders No. 21, War Department, 1919
Born: at Omaha, Nebraska
Home Town: Pierre, South Dakota
THORNGATE, GEORGE
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George
Thorngate, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 6th
Infantry Regiment, 2d Division, A.E.F., 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.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at North Loup, Nebraska
Home Town: Milton, Wisconsin
THORNHILL, WALTER P.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Walter P.
Thornhill, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company H, 103d
Infantry Regiment, 26th Division, A.E.F., near Bois-deSt. Remy, France, September 12, 1918, Advancing alone
and under fire, Corporal Thornhill captured a machinegun and eight prisoners.
 General Orders No. 26, War Department, 1919
Born: at Newfoundland
Home Town: Fairfield, Maine
THORNLEY, JAMES R.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James R.
Thornley, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company C, 102d Infantry
Regiment, 26th Division, A.E.F., at Seicheprey, France,
April 20, 1918. Wounded early on the morning of April
20, 1918, Corporal Thornley displayed great gallantry and
devotion to duty in continuing to urge his men to defend
their positions, aiding greatly in the defense of same by
climbing in a tree and from there shouting out directions
as to the enemy's location.
 General Orders No. 99, War Department, 1918
Born: at Fall River, Massachusetts
Home Town: Fall River, Massachusetts
THORNTON, JOSEPH
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Joseph
Thornton, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company L, 11th Infantry
Regiment, 5th Division, A.E.F., near Thiaucourt, France,
September 12, 1918. By the effective use of an automatic
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.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Brookside, Ohio
Home Town: Glencoe, Ohio
THORNTON, ROBERT M.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Robert
M. Thornton, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company I, 167th
Infantry Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F., northeast of
Chateau-Thierry, France, July 26, 1918. After being
wounded, Corporal Thornton 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.
 General Orders No. No. 109, War Department, 1918
Born: at Elmore County, Alabama
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Home Town: Central, Alabama
*THORSEN, EDWIN B.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edwin B.
Thorsen, Second Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 127th
Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., near Roncheres,
France, July 3, 1918. Wounded in the abdomen by a
machine-gun bullet, Second Lieutenant Thorsen
continued to lead his men in the advance for 100 yards,
till he fell from loss of blood, dying later from his wound.
His example was an inspiration to his men.
 General Orders 74, War Department, 1919
Born: at Ashland, Wisconsin
Home Town: Ashland, Wisconsin
THRALL, HARRY
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Harry
Thrall, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company E, 125th Infantry
Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., near Fismes, France,
August 8, 1918. Private Thrall was called upon to carry a
message to battalion headquarters. This necessitated 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.
 General Orders 98, War Department, 1919
Born: at Dunningville, Michigan
Home Town: Dunningville, Michigan
*THRASHER, DANA BRISTOL
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Dana
Bristol Thrasher, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for
extraordinary heroism while serving with the
Headquarters Company, Sixth Regiment (Marines), 2d
Division, A.E.F., in action near Vierzy, France, July 19,
1918. Private Thrasher carried numerous messages to
front line platoons; crossing and re-crossing areas swept
by severe machine-gun and artillery fire. When wounded,
he refused medical attention, directing those who came to
his assistance to leave him and go forward.
 General Order No. 22, War Department, 1920
Born: at New Haven, Connecticut
Home Town: Chicago, Illinois
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)
THURMAN, LITTEN T.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Litten T.
Thurman, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company H, 119th Infantry
Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F., near Bellicourt, France,
September 29, 1918. When all the officers of his company
had become casualties, Sergeant Thurman reorganized the
company, extricated it from, a dangerous position, and,
with coolness and courage, led the command forward
throughout the day. With a few other men, he faced heavy
machine-gun and grenade fire to charge an enemy
emplacement.
 General Orders 81, War Department, 1919
Born: at Evansville, Tennessee
Home Town: Crossville, Tennessee
TIBBETTS, LOYD J.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Loyd J.
Tibbetts, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company F, 103d Infantry
Regiment, 26th Division, A.E.F., near Bois- de-St. Remy,
France, September 12, 1918. Although twice wounded
Private Tibbetts continued to direct the fire of an
automatic-rifle squad, after which he led them forward,
engaging in a hand-to-hand encounter with the enemy
until he dropped from loss of blood.
 General Orders No. 26, War Department, 1919
Born: at Lincoln, Nebraska
Home Town: East Highlands, California
TICKNER, ARTHUR J.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Arthur J.
Tickner, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company I, 9th Infantry
Regiment, 2d Division, A.E.F., 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 company 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.
 General Orders No. 21, War Department, 1919
Born: at Syracuse, New York
Home Town: Syracuse, New York
*TIEMAN, FREDERICK A.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Frederick
A. Tieman, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company H, 107th Infantry
Regiment, 27th Division, A.E.F., near Bony, France,
September 29, 1918. During the attack against the
Hindenburg line, when he became separated from his
squad, with utter disregard for his personal safety Private
Tieman fearlessly operated a Lewis machine gun,
inflicting heavy losses upon the enemy. Later, when it
was possible for him to rejoin his company, he assisted in
rallying the men to further efforts and aided materially in
the victory that was ultimately won. His splendid courage
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and gallant conduct were an inspiration to all his
comrades.
 General Orders No. No. 56, War Department, 1922
Born: at New York, New York
Home Town: Jersey City, New Jersey
TIERCE, WILLIAM A.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William
A. Tierce, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company D, 9th Infantry
Regiment, 2d Division, A.E.F., near Thiaucourt, France,
September 12, 1918. Private Tierce showed exceptional
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. He continued with his
company for two days after receiving this wound.
 General Orders No. 46, War Department, 1919
Born: at Alabama
Home Town: Corona, Alabama
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles
H. Tilghman, Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 315th
Infantry Regiment, 79th Division, A.E.F., near Nantillois,
France, September 28, 1918. After having been wounded
in the head by a piece of high explosive shell, which
slightly fractured his skull, and rendered one eye useless,
Captain Tilghman insisted on remaining with his
command. Throughout the night of constant rain and
continual gas attacks, he encouraged his demoralized
troops, remaining with them until evacuated on the
following morning.
 General Orders 81, War Department, 1919
Born: at Baltimore, Maryland
Home Town: Easton, Maryland
*TILLERY, JAMES M.
TIGNOR, WILLIAM P.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William
P. Tignor, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company D, 318th Infantry
Regiment, 80th Division, A.E.F., 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.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Old Church, Virginia
Home Town: Old Church, Virginia
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James M.
Tillery, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Machine-Gun Company, 117th
Infantry Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F., near
Montbrehain, France, October 8, 1918. On October 8,
near Montbrehain, although wounded, Sergeant Tillery
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.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Inskip, Tennessee
Home Town: Knoxville, Tennessee
TILLMAN, FRED A.
TILGHMAN, ALLEN BENJAMIN
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Allen
Benjamin Tilghman, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for
extraordinary heroism while serving with the EightyThird Company, Sixth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division,
A.E.F., in action in the Bois-de-Belleau, France, June 6 8, 1918. Corporal Tilghman, with Joseph A. Darges and
Howard Childs, Corporals, and Herman L. McLeod,
Private, 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. They 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.
 General Order No. 70, War Department, 1919
Born: at Kenton, Tennessee
Home Town: St. Louis, Missouri
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)
TILGHMAN, CHARLES H.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Fred A.
Tillman, Second Lieutenant (Field Artillery), U.S. Army
Air Service, for extraordinary heroism in action while
serving with 200th Squadron, French Air Service
(Attached), U.S. Army Air Service, A.E.F., at Reims,
France, June 26, 1918. Second Lieutenant Tillman
aroused the admiration of all the French first-line
infantrymen when making an infantry liaison west of
Reims, 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 his 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.
 General Orders No. 99, War Department, 1918
Born: at Fayetteville, Arkansas
Home Town: Fayetteville, Arkansas
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TIMBLIN, ARCHIE
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Archie
Timblin, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company F, 131st
Infantry Regiment, 33d Division, A.E.F., near
Butgneville, France, November 11, 1918. Voluntarily
facing heavy machine-gun fire, Private First Class
Timblin advanced 100 yards ahead of our lines to bring
back wounded soldiers. He showed absolute disregard for
personal danger in his work of rescue.
 General Orders 71, War Department, 1919
Born: at Barren, Minnesota
Home Town: Blackduck, Minnesota
*TIMM, CHARLES L.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles
L. Timm, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company G, 102d Infantry
Regiment, 26th Division, A.E.F., 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 his
company. He was later killed in action in the Bois-de-la
Reine.
the French in Verdun sector, Second Lieutenant Timothy
declined medical assistance and served with heroic
fortitude with the marines. 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.
 General Orders No. 99, War Department, 1918
Born: at Nashville, Tennessee
Home Town: Highland Falls, New York
TINDALL, PHILIP
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Philip
Tindall, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 126th
Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., near Gesnes,
northwest of Verdun, France, October 2, 1918. First
Lieutenant Tindall was severely wounded in the shoulder
by a shell fragment at the beginning of the advance on
Gesnes, but in spite of his wound he continued to lead his
company throughout the advance. He helped to organize
the ground against counterattack and remained on duty
with his command until the nest morning, when he went
to the rear only under vigorous protest. Throughout the
entire engagement Lieutenant Tindall displayed the
utmost coolness and devotion to duty under the heaviest
fire.
 General Orders No. 32, War Department, 1919
Born: at Hamburg, New York
Home Town: Ansonia, Connecticut
 General Orders No. 20, War Department, 1919
Born: at Washington, D.C.
Home Town: Seattle, Washington
TIMMERMAN, LOUIS F., JR.
TINSLEY, WILLIAM S.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Louis F.
Timmerman, Jr., Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps,
for extraordinary heroism while serving with the EightyThird Company, Sixth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division,
A.E.F., in action in the Bois-de-Belleau, France, on June
6, 1918. Second Lieutenant Timmerman led his men in. a
bayonet charge against superior numbers of the enemy,
capturing two machine- guns and seventeen prisoners.
Wounded in the face by shrapnel, he continued to
heroically perform his duties until relieved.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William
S. Tinsley, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company I, 110th Infantry
Regiment, 28th Division, A.E.F., at Apremont, France,
September 29, 1918. During a determined enemy
counterattack Private Tinsley 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 advance.
 General Order No. 110, War Department, 1918
Born: at New York, New York
Home Town: Leonia, New Jersey
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)
 General Orders 98, War Department, 1919
Born: at Saginaw, Texas
Home Town: Britton, Oklahoma
*TIMOTHY, JAMES S.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James S.
Timothy, Second Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Army
Infantry Reserve Corps, Sixth Regiment (Marines)
(Attached), 2d Division, A.E.F., in the operations of June
1 - 15, 1918, near Chateau-Thierry, France. Although
weakened by gas poisoning, inflicted while serving with
TITTMAN, HAROLD H.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Harold
H. Tittman, First Lieutenant (Air Service), U.S. Army Air
Service, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving
with 94th Aero Squadron, 1st Pursuit Group, U.S. Army
Air Service, A.E.F., near Bouresches, France, July 1,
1918. While on patrol First Lieutenant Tittman
encountered seven machines. Despite numerical
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superiority and the enemy advantage of position, 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
lines.
 General Orders No. No. 143, War Department, 1918
Born: at St. Louis, Missouri
Home Town: St. Louis, Missouri
TOBIN, EDGAR GARDNER
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edgar
Gardner Tobin, First Lieutenant (Air Service), U.S. Army
Air Service, for extraordinary heroism in action while
serving with 103d Aero Squadron, 3d Pursuit Group, U.S.
Army Air Service, A.E.F., near Vieville, France, July 16,
1918. While leading a patrol of three machines in the
region of Vieville, First Lieutenant Tobin attacked an
enemy formation of six single- seaters. He destroyed two
himself and forced down a third out of control.
 General Orders No. 99, War Department, 1918
Born: 9/7/1896 at San Antonio, Texas
Home Town: San Antonio, Texas
TOBIN, RICHARD J.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Richard
J. Tobin, Master Engineer, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company C, 7th
Engineers, 5th Division, A.E.F., 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 November 2
constructed a bridge at the same point while under shell
fire. On November 10, he gave valuable aid to wounded
men in the face of continuous fire.
 General Orders 81, War Department, 1919
Born: at Leavenworth, Kansas
Home Town: Baltimore, Maryland
TOBLINI, ANDY
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Andy
Toblini, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company F, 9th Infantry
Regiment, 2d Division, A.E.F., near Medeah Ferme,
France, October 3, 1918. Private Toblini, together with
four other men, charged a machine-gun nest containing
three heavy machine-guns and captured the three guns
and 20 prisoners.
 General Orders No. 21, War Department, 1919
Born: at Italy
Home Town: Clover, Pennsylvania
TODD, ELMER
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Elmer
Todd, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company B, 2d Machine-Gun
Battalion, 1st Division, A.E.F., south of Soissons, France,
July 20, 1918. Corporal Todd led his squad by crawling
from shell hole to shell hole through heavy machine-gun
fire for a distance of about 300 yards in advance of the
Infantry. Selecting a position, he placed his machine gun
so as to bring an enfilade fire on a section of enemy
trench that was holding up the advance of the Infantry.
The fire of his squad was so effective as to cause the
enemy to surrender, thereby facilitating the further
advance of the attacking battalion.
 General Orders No. No. 24, War Department, 1920
Born: at Tulsa, Oklahoma
Home Town: Tulsa, Oklahoma
*TODD, HAROLD
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Harold
Todd, Gunnery Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for
extraordinary heroism while serving with the Forty-Fifth
Company, Fifth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.,
in action at Chateau-Thierry, France, June 6, 1918. Killed
in action, Gunnery Sergeant Todd gave the supreme proof
of that extraordinary heroism which will serve as an
example to hitherto untried troops.
 General Order No. 110, War Department, 1918
Born: at Detroit, Michigan
Home Town: Detroit, Michigan
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)
TODOR, SAM
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Sam
Todor, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company K, 18th Infantry
Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F., at Cantigny, France, May
28, 1918. After ten others had been killed or wounded in
an attempt to deliver a message, Private Todor carried an
important message through heavy artillery and machinegun fire and returned with a receipt showing the message
had been delivered.
 General Orders No. No. 39, War Department, 1920
Born: at Austria
Home Town: Harvey, Illinois
TOELKEN, JULIUS W.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Julius W.
Toelken, Second Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 104th
Infantry Regiment, 26th Division, A.E.F., near
Bouresches, France, July 20, 1918. When the advance of
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his platoon was checked by enemy machine-gun fire
Second Lieutenant Toelken 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.
 General Orders No. No. 125, War Department, 1918
Born: at Suffield, Connecticut
Home Town: Springfield, Massachusetts
TOMANEK, FRANK F.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Frank F.
Tomanek, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company I, 353d Infantry
Regiment, 89th Division, A.E.F., in the Bois-deBantheville, France, November 1, 1918. When volunteers
were called for to maintain liaison with the assault
battalion, during heavy counter-barrage between enemy,
Private Tomanek volunteered and within two hours
successfully carried out four such missions.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Collyer, Kansas
Home Town: Quinter, Kansas
*TOMLIN, GILMORE
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Gilmore
Tomlin, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company G, 6th Infantry
Regiment, 2d Division, A.E.F., near Regnieville, France,
September 12, 1918. Facing heavy machine-gun fire,
Sergeant Tomlin alone charged a machine-gun, which
was causing his company many casualties, killed the
gunner, and captured the gun.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at New Glasgow, Virginia
Home Town: Lynchburg, Virginia
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Fred W.
Tompkins, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Machine-Gun
Company, 38th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F.,
near Jaulgonne, France, July 23, 1918. Sergeant
Tompkins, while leading his machine-gun section in an
attack, exposed himself to heavy artillery and machinegun fire and alone advanced in front of our lines in order
to select machine-gun positions. Later he was mortally
wounded while exposing himself in order to direct his
men to cover.
 General Orders No. No. 24, War Department, 1920
Born: at Canada
Home Town: Owosso, Michigan
TOMPKINS, HARRISON
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Harrison
Tompkins, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company F, 305th
Infantry Regiment, 77th Division, A.E.F., near Bois-de-la
Naza, France, October 5, 1918. In the face of heavy
machine-gun and grenade fire Sergeant Tompkins 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.
 General Orders No. 59, War Department, 1919
Born: at Tompkins Corners, New York
Home Town: Yonkers, New York
*TONKS, MARK
TOMLINSON, RAYMOND W.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Raymond
W. Tomlinson, Mechanic, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company H, 9th
Infantry Regiment, 2d Division, A.E.F., near Vaux,
France, July 1 - 10, 1918. During the attack on Vaux,
Mechanic Tomlinson received a rifle-ball wound in the
right knee. Although suffering great pain, he made no
mention of his wound. Later during the attack he assisted
in the capture of two officers and five men. During the
nine days that his company continued on duty in the front
line Mechanic Tomlinson carried numerous messages to
front-line platoons while exposed to heavy artillery and
machine-gun fire.
 General Orders No. No. 24, War Department, 1920
Born: at Baltimore, Maryland
Home Town: Baltimore, Maryland
*TOMPKINS, FRED W.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Mark
Tonks, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company M, 7th Infantry
Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F., in connection with
military operations against an armed enemy of the United
States at Fossoy, France, July 15, 1918. After having been
painfully wounded by shrapnel, Private Tonks refused to
go to the rear for treatment, but remained at his post until
finally wounded by another shell.
 General Orders No. 126, War Department, 1919
Born: at Birmingham, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Witt, Illinois
TOPIC, FRANK J.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Frank J.
Topic, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company K, 357th Infantry
Regiment, 90th Division, A.E.F., near Bantheville,
France, October 23, 1918. During the night Private Topic
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made frequent trips with wounded back through a heavily
shelled area, setting an example of fearlessness to his
comrades. The next day in an advance, he carried a
stretcher with the front wave, and when the objective 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.
 General Orders 98, War Department, 1919
Born: at St. Paul, Minnesota
Home Town: St. Paul, Minnesota
TORREY, NORMAN L.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Norman
L. Torrey, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Battery C, 101st Field
Artillery, 26th Division, A.E.F., 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.
 General Orders No. 21, War Department, 1919
Born: at Newbury, Massachusetts
Home Town: Rowley, Massachusetts
TOUSIC, FRANK
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Frank
Tousic, Chief Pharmacist's Mate, U.S. Navy, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving as
Corpsman (Attached), Fifth Regiment (Marines), 2d
Division, A.E.F., near Suippes, France, October 3 - 7,
1918. With no regard for his own safety, Chief
Pharmacist's Mate Tousic labored unceasingly in caring
for and evacuating the wounded under constant shell fire.
His great activity and courage saved the lives of many of
his comrades.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at New York, New York
Home Town: New York, New York
TOWELL, JAMES J.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James J.
Towell, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company C, 325th
Infantry Regiment, 82d Division, A.E.F., near St. Juvin,
France, October 15, 1918. With remarkable bravery
Private To well 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 bringing in a wounded
comrade. In so doing he was twice wounded by a sniper.
 General Orders No. 46, War Department, 1919
Born: at Belfast, New York
Home Town: Belfast, New York
*TOWNE, EUGENE W.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Eugene
W. Towne, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company K, 105th
Infantry Regiment, 27th Division, A.E.F., near St.
Souplet, France, October 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.
 General Orders No. 23, War Department, 1919
Born: at New Hampton, New Hampshire
Home Town: Thompson, New York
TOWNSEND, JAMES B.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James B.
Townsend, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Sanitary Detachment, 328th
Infantry Regiment (Attached), 82d Division, A.E.F., near
Vandieres, France, September 15, 1918. Private
Townsend left Vandieres, went out on the field, which
was continually under shell fire, and collected and
brought into Vandieres 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.
 General Orders No. 27, War Department, 1919
Born: at Troy, Alabama
Home Town: Troy, Alabama
TOWNSEND, RICHARD L.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Richard
L. Townsend, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with
Section No. 554, Ambulance Service, A.E.F., 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 lines, over a road raked by machine-gun
and shell fire, to evacuate a number of wounded whom
the litter bearers were unable to bring in immediately.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania
*TOY, CHARLES S.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles
S. Toy, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company A, 102d
Machine-Gun Battalion, 26th Division, A.E.F., at
Marcheville, France, September 26, 1918. Private Toy
remained with the wounded under a sudden counterattack
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Home Town: Wilson, Oklahoma
by the enemy, and with the fire of his rifle prevented their
falling into the hands of the enemy.
 General Orders No. 15, War Department, 1919
Born: at Jamaica, Long Island, New York
Home Town: West Roxbury, Massachusetts
TRAVERS, HUGH P., JR.
*TRACY, JAMES F.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James F.
Tracy, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company B, 1st Engineers, 1st
Division, A.E.F., near Exermont, France, October 9,
1918. Without waiting for orders, Sergeant Tracy
voluntarily led a patrol against an enemy machine-gun
which was threatening the advance of our troops and
delivering a severe fire into our ranks. By his skillful and
courageous 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.
 General Orders No. 32, War Department, 1919
Born: at Baltimore, Maryland
Home Town: Baltimore, Maryland
TRAGER, JOHN W.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John W.
Trager, Second Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 124th
Machine-Gun Battalion, 31st Division, A.E.F., near
Consenvoye, France, October 8, 1918. Upon their own
initiative, Lieutenant Trager, who was on duty as
transportation officer, and another officer, crossed the
Meuse River to reconnoiter a supply route. They were
fired on by two enemy machine-guns, but disregarding
the heavy machine-gun and shell fire they advanced on
the enemy positions and captured the two machine guns,
together with 31 Austrian prisoners.
 General Orders No. 46, War Department, 1919
Born: at Peoria, Illinois
Home Town: Peoria, Illinois
TRAHERN, ROY D.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Roy D.
Trahern, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company D, 112th Infantry
Regiment, 28th Division, A.E.F., near Chatel-Chehery,
France, October 7, 1918. After his platoon had been
forced to retire from the crest of the hill beyond ChatelChehery, Sergeant Trahern exposed himself to heavy
machine-gun fire and went back 200 yards toward the
enemy to the aid of a severely wounded comrade. Being
unable to move the man alone, he called for assistance
and later, with the help of another, he carried the wounded
man to a place of safety.
 General Orders No. No. 11, War Department, 1921
Born: at Spiro, Oklahoma
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Hugh P.
Travers, Jr., Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company E, 38th
Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F., near Mezy,
France, July 15, 1918. Early on the morning of July 15,
Private Travers was wounded while the Germans were
attempting to force a passage of the Marne, but remained
at his post. Later in the day he was again wounded, but
refused to leave and continued on duty until the
engagement was over.
 General Orders No. 32, War Department, 1919
Born: at New York, New York
Home Town: New York, New York
TRAVERS, PATRICK
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Patrick
Travers, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company H, 165th Infantry
Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F., near Sedan, France,
November 6, 1918. Without assistance, Corporal Travers
advanced on an enemy's sniper's post and successfully
made prisoners of the entire crew, which included 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.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Ireland
Home Town: Brooklyn, New York
*TREADWAY, WOLCOTT W.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Wolcott
W. Treadway, Second Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army,
for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with
26th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F., near
Soissons, France, July 19, 1918. By exceptional bravery,
Second Lieutenant Treadway aroused the admiration of
his 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.
 General Orders No. No. 100, War Department, 1918
Born: at Norton, Connecticut
Home Town: Lancaster, Massachusetts
*TREADWELL, ALVIN H.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Alvin H.
Treadwell, First Lieutenant (Air Service), U.S. Army Air
Service, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving
with 22d Aero Squadron, 2d Pursuit Group, U.S. Army
Air Service, A.E.F., in the region of St. Juvin, France,
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October 10, 1918. While leading a patrol of four
machines at an altitude of 3,000 meters Lieutenant
Treadwell observed two American observation airplanes
hard pressed by nine of the enemy. Disregarding the
enemy's advantage in number and position he promptly
attacked, whereupon the enemy immediately retired. On
October 29, 1918, in the region of Bayonville, France, at
an altitude of 3,000 meters, Lieutenant Treadwell attacked
an enemy biplane, killing the observer and following the
machine down to within 50 meters of the ground, well
within the enemy's territory. The gallantry and devotion to
duty displayed by Lieutenant Treadwell greatly inspired
the members of his squadron.
 General Orders No. No. 15, War Department, 1923
Born: at Oxford, Ohio
Home Town: Poughkeepsie, New York
TREKAUSKAS, TONY A.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Tony A.
Trekauskas, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company E, 16th
Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F., near Soissons,
France, July 18, 1918. Sergeant Trekauskas voluntarily
and single-handed captured a machine gun and killed the
crew.
 General Orders No. 15, War Department, 1919
Born: 6/7/1890 at Cincinnati, Ohio
Home Town: Cincinnati, Ohio
TRERISE, BENJAMIN E.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Benjamin
E. Trerise, First Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company F, 308th
Infantry Regiment, 77th Division, A.E.F., near Binarville,
France, October 4, 1918, and near St. Juvin, France,
October 15, 1918. During an attack in the Argonne Forest,
October 4, 1918, Sergeant Trerise was wounded in five
places by shrapnel. Although in need of medical attention,
he refused to be evacuated but remained steadying his
men and holding his unit intact. On October 15, after two
attempts at rescue of a wounded man had failed, he
advanced through heavy enemy fire and brought the
wounded man to shelter.
 General Orders No. No. 27, War Department, 1920
Born: at Silver City, New Mexico
Home Town: New York, New York
*TRESTRAIL, FREDERICK J.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Frederick
J. Trestrail, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 113th
Infantry Regiment, 29th Division, A.E.F., north of
Verdun, France, October 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
location of the enemy machine-gun nests. He had barely
reached the top of the hill when he was killed by an
exploding shell.
 General Orders No. 1, War Department, 1919
Born: at Jersey City, New Jersey
Home Town: Jersey City, New Jersey
TREW, RALPH T.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Ralph T.
Trew, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company K, 145th Infantry
Regiment, 37th Division, A.E.F., near Hearne, Belgium,
October 4, 1918. Volunteering to construct a footbridge
across the Scheldt River, Sergeant Trew crossed the
stream in plain view of the enemy, under violent machinegun fire, and, after the bridge had been completed,
returned and led the first detachment of his regiment
across.
 General Orders No. 59, War Department, 1919
Born: at McComb, Illinois
Home Town: Cleveland, Ohio
TREWARN, FREDERICK
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Frederick
Trewarn, Private, Australian Imperial Force, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 5th
Machine Gun Battalion, Australian Imperial Force, near
Bellicourt, France, September 29, 1918. On three
different occasions Private Trewarn exposed himself to
artillery and machine-gun fire in order to assist wounded
to shelter. Later on, when warning was received of an
impending enemy counterattack, he displayed great
coolness and good judgment under heavy fire in selecting
positions for his guns. This action took place when
fighting alongside the American 27th Division.
 General Orders No. 60, War Department, 1920
Born: at Australia
Home Town: Australia
TRIBOT-LASPIERRE, JEAN R.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Jean R.
Tribot-Laspierre, Captain, Army of France, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Rifle
Regiment, 1st Algerian Tirailleurs, Army of France, near
Bois-de-Belleau, France, June 6, 1918. Although
suffering severely from shell shock and the effects of gas,
Captain Tribot-Laspierre made his way from the 6th
Regiment to the 5th Regiment, U.S. Marine Corps,
through very heavy and effective fire, with information of
great importance.
 General Orders No. No. 38, War Department, 1921
Born: at France
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Home Town: France
TRIVES, FRANCIS M.
TRIMBLE, DANA N.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Dana N.
Trimble, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company B, 1st Engineers,
1st Division, A.E.F., near Soissons, France, July 20, 1918.
Sergeant Trimble 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 stopped only when he had been severely
wounded.
 General Orders No. 15, War Department, 1919
Born: at Canada
Home Town: Ipswich, Massachusetts
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Francis
M. Trives, Captain of Artillery, Army of France, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving as Liaison
Officer, 164th U.S. Artillery Brigade (Attached), 89th
Division, A.E.F., 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. Realizing
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.
 General Orders No. 126, War Department, 1919
Born: at France
Home Town: France
TRIMMER, LEE
TROSKA, CHARLES P.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Lee
Trimmer, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Headquarters Company, 16th
Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F., near Villersdevant-Mouzon, France, November 7, 1918. After being
relieved 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.
(First Award)
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles
P. Troska, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company B, 16th Infantry
Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F., south of Soissons, France,
July 21, 1918. Private Troska carried a message through a
wood occupied by the enemy to a company which had
become separated from its battalion. His deed permitted
the coordinating of the attacking units.
 General Orders No. 32, War Department, 1919
Born: at Lawrenceburg, Tennessee
Home Town: Lawrenceburg, Tennessee
 General Orders No. No. 35, War Department, 1920
Born: at Wells, Minnesota
Home Town: Genou, Montana
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross w/OLC (WWI)
TROSKA, CHARLES P.
TRIPLETT, NATHANIEL C.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Nathaniel
C. Triplett, Mechanic, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company F, 146th
Infantry Regiment, 37th Division, A.E.F., 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 swept by artillery
fire, he secured more bandages, came back with them to
his comrades, and resumed his first aid work. On the
following day Mechanic Triplett again displayed
exceptional courage under machine-gun and shell fire by
carrying a wounded officer to safety.
 General Orders No. 44, War Department, 1919
Born: at Bandana, Kentucky
Home Town: Akron, Ohio
(Second Award)
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross (First Oak Leaf Cluster)
is presented to Charles P. Troska, Private, U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with
Company B, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division,
A.E.F., near Fleville, France, October 11, 1918. In the
attack on Hill 272, after other runners had been killed in
the attempt to deliver a message to two attacking
companies, Private Troska voluntarily carried and
delivered the message, thus again effecting the proper
coordination of the attack units of the battalion.
 General Orders No. No. 35, War Department, 1920
Born: at Wells, Minnesota
Home Town: Genou, Montana
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (WWI)
*TROTTER, AUGUSTUS M.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Augustus
M. Trotter, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 7th
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Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F., at Belleau Wood,
France, June 21, 1918. Lieutenant Trotter gallantly led his
platoon through heavy machine-gun fire in an attack on a
strongly fortified enemy position. His platoon suffered
heavy casualties, but he pushed forward until shot down
near the enemy position.
 General Orders No. 60, War Department, 1920
Born: at Camden, South Carolina
Home Town: Camden, South Carolina
TROUP, CLARENCE DAVID
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Clarence
David Troup, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for
extraordinary heroism while serving with the EightySecond Company, Sixth Regiment (Marines), 2d
Division, A.E.F., in action near Bayonville, France,
November 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.
 General Order No. 35, War Department, 1919
Born: at Chicago, Illinois
Home Town: Chicago, Illinois
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)
TROWER, STALLARD
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Stallard
Trower, First Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company I, 16th
Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F., near Soissons,
France, July 21, 1918. After all of his officers had been
killed or wounded First Sergeant Trower assumed
command of the company, and with exceptional bravery
and courage kept continually pressing on and engaging
the enemy.
 General Orders No. No. 125, War Department, 1918
Born: at Mercer County, Kentucky
Home Town: Harrodsburg, Kentucky
TRUTKO, ALEXANDER
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to
Alexander Trutko, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company M, 18th
Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F., near Soissons,
France, July 18 - 22, 1918. Private Trutko repeatedly
carried messages across areas swept by artillery and
machine-gun fire. Due in part to his individual gallantry,
his company commander was able to maintain
communication at all times during this operation.
 General Orders No. 72, War Department, 1920
Born: at Russia
Home Town: Chicago, Illinois
TRYON, JEREMIAH
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Jeremiah
Tryon, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company C, 102d Infantry
Regiment, 26th Division, A.E.F., during the Seicheprey
engagement on the morning of April 20, 1918. Private
Tryon displayed unusual daring and courage when, under
heavy artillery fire, he climbed out of his trench in the
front line onto the top and killed a sniper, who was
pouring a destructive fire into our trenches.
 General Orders No. 99, War Department, 1918
Born: at Saybrook, Connecticut
Home Town: Saybrook, Connecticut
*TUBBS, BENJAMIN T.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Benjamin
T. Tubbs, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company I, 356th Infantry
Regiment, 89th Division, A.E.F., 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 followed this soldier and two of his comrades
were killed.
 General Orders No. 44, War Department, 1919
Born: at Farmerville, Louisiana
Home Town: Farmerville, Louisiana
*TUCKER, LOUIS J.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Louis J.
Tucker, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company K, 102d Infantry
Regiment, 26th Division, A.E.F., in the Bois d'Ormont,
France, October 23 - 27, 1918. Private Tucker bravely
volunteered to carry an important message to the battalion
commander at a critical juncture, and, in attempting to
pass through a terrific enemy barrage, was instantly killed
by shell fire.
 General Orders 87, War Department, 1919
Born: at Boonville, Mississippi
Home Town: Memphis, Tennessee
TUCKER, MARION C.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Marion
C. Tucker, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company L, 328th
Infantry Regiment, 82d Division, A.E.F., near
Sommerance, France, October 12, 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,
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Shortly after a gas shell exploded in a dugout where he
and other men were taking cover. Although badly gassed,
he again refused evacuation, remaining on duty with the
company until it was relieved 16 days later.
 General Orders No. 46, War Department, 1919
Born: at Moultrie, Georgia
Home Town: Moultrie, Georgia
TUCKER, ROYAL K.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Royal K.
Tucker, First Lieutenant (Chaplain), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 105th
Infantry Regiment, 27th Division, A.E.F., east of
Ronssoy, France, September 29, 1918. During the
operations against the Hindenburg line Chaplain Tucker
displayed remarkable devotion to duty and courage in
caring for the wounded under heavy shell and machinegun fire. The splendid example set by this officer was an
inspiration of the combat troops.
 General Orders No. No. 142, War Department, 1918
Born: at Upper Alton, Illinois
Home Town: Mobile, Alabama
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Allen A.
Tukey, Second Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 28th
Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F., during the
engagement near Soissons, France, July 18 and 19, 1918.
The leadership of Second Lieutenant Tukey’s 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.
 General Orders No. 99, War Department, 1918
Born: at Omaha, Nebraska
Home Town: Omaha, Nebraska
TUNE, HORACE R.
TUDURY, HENRY
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Henry
Tudury, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company C, 12th Machine-Gun
Battalion, 4th Division, A.E.F., near Courchamps, France,
July 18 - 20, 1918. Engaged as runner, Private Tudury
made repeated trips through intense shelling and machinegun fire. On July I8 he was gassed, but bravely continued
with his heroic work until he fell exhausted on the 20th.
 General Orders No. 46, War Department, 1919
Born: at Bay St. Louis, Mississippi
Home Town: Bay St. Louis, Mississippi
TUFTIN, CARL
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Carl
Tuftin, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company D, 318th Infantry
Regiment, 80th Division, A.E.F., 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, assisted in driving the enemy
from their entrenched positions. Private Tuftin refused to
leave his post, until the battalion was relieved.
 General Orders No. 44, War Department, 1919
Born: at Norway
Home Town: Clayton, Wisconsin
TUKEY, ALLEN A.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Horace
R. Tune, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 60th
Infantry Regiment, 5th Division, A.E.F., near Clery-leGrand, France, November 1, November 6 and November
10, 1918. On the morning of November 1, Lieutenant
Tune personally led an attack against an enemy machinegun nest, killing one of the enemy, wounding one, and
taking four prisoners. On November 6, he went far in
advance of his company, and with two other men, killed a
sniper in a building in the village of Murvaux. 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.
 General Orders 64, War Department, 1919
Born: at Shelbyville, Tennessee
Home Town: Shelbyville, Tennessee
*TURANO, JOHN
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John
Turano, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company I, 23d Infantry
Regiment, 2d Division, A.E.F., near Vaux, France, July 1,
1918. Attempting to bring to shelter his captain, who was
lying wounded and exposed to fire, Private Turano was
himself killed, thereby sacrificing his life in an effort to
rescue his commanding officer.
 General Orders No. 99, War Department, 1918
Born: at Westerly, Rhode Island
Home Town: Worcester, Massachusetts
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TURBEVILLE, WILLIAM JAMES
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William
James Turbeville, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with
Company E, 118th Infantry Regiment, 30th Division,
A.E.F., near Bellicourt, France, September 30, 1918.
Private Turbeville, a battalion runner, displayed
exceptional courage and disregard for personal danger in
making three trips with important messages through
heavy enemy machine-gun and shell fire.
 General Orders 87, War Department, 1919
Born: at Clarendon County, South Carolina
Home Town: Lexington, South Carolina
TURKOPP, CARL F.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Carl F.
Turkopp, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with 308th Trench Mortar Battery,
158th Field Artillery Brigade, 83d Division, A.E.F., near
Brabant sur Meuse, France, October 23, 1918. During the
offensive operations in the Boissois Bois, Corporal
Turkopp, although wounded by shell fire and knocked
down by concussion, returned 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.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Toledo, Ohio
Home Town: Columbus, Ohio
*TURLEY, CLARENCE L.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Clarence
L. Turley, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company I, 128th
Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., near Juvigny,
north of Soissons, France, August 30, 1918. In attack by
his company Corporal Turley gave proof of unusual
gallantry 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.
 General Orders No. 20, War Department, 1919
Born: at Marion, Kentucky
Home Town: Pasco, Washington
TURNER, BEN E.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Ben E.
Turner, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 112th
Infantry Regiment, 28th Division, A.E.F., at Fismette,
France, August 27, 1918. When the enemy attack
preceded by very heavy barrage, had broken through and
forced a retirement 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.
 General Orders 98, War Department, 1919
Born: at Kahoka, Missouri
Home Town: Kahoka, Missouri
*TURNER, CHARLES W.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles
W. Turner, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 308th
Infantry Regiment, 77th Division, A.E.F., near Binarville,
France, October 6, 1918. Surrounded by enemy machineguns 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.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Brooklyn, New York
Home Town: Brooklyn, New York
TURNER, DENNIS C.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Dennis
C. Turner, Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 30th
Infantry Regiment, 4th Division, A.E.F., near Mezy,
France, July 15, 1918. Although completely surrounded
and his ammunition exhausted, Captain (then lieutenant)
Turner refused to surrender. Assembling his platoon of
about 18 men, he made a dash for our lines, through the
enemy's machine-gun and rifle fire, and by taking
advantage of all available cover and grenades and
ammunition, found on the way, succeeded in joining our
troops.
 General Orders No. 32, War Department, 1919
Born: at Shelby, North Carolina
Home Town: Charlotte, North Carolina
TURNER, HENRY D.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Henry D.
Turner, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company B, 10th Machine-Gun
Battalion, 4th Division, A.E.F., near Le Vallee, France,
July 23; near St. Thibault, France, August 9, 1918. near
the Bois-de-Septsarges, France, September 29, 1918, and
near the Bois-de-Fays, France, October 6, 1918. Sergeant
Turner, a runner, repeatedly went out under shell and
machine-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 communications.
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 General Orders 66, War Department, 1919
Born: at Burnt Prairie, Illinois
Home Town: Fairfield, Illinois
*TURNER, JAMES A.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James A.
Turner, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 318th
Infantry Regiment, 80th Division, A.E.F., near Buzancy,
France, November 2 - 3, 1918. After having been severely
wounded during the night of November 2, 1918, First
Lieutenant Turner 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.
 General Orders No. 59, War Department, 1919
Born: at Ludlow, Kentucky
Home Town: Chicago, Illinois
TURNER, JOSEPH W.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Joseph
W. Turner, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company D, 118th
Infantry Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F., near Vaux
Andigny, France, October 11, 1918. Sergeant Turner
volunteered and carried an automatic rifle to an
advantageous position far in advance of his own line, and
maintained 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.
 General Orders No. 50, War Department, 1919
Born: at Walnut Grove, South Carolina
Home Town: Enoree, South Carolina
TURNER, OTIS E.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Otis E.
Turner, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company M, 117th Infantry
Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F., 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 50 yards through
intense fire, skillfully placed the rifle in position, and
opened fire.
 General Orders No. No. 133, War Department, 1918
Born: at Jasper County, Iowa
Home Town: Belville Island, Iowa
TURNER, RAY C.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Ray C.
Turner, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with 101st Ambulance Company,
101st Sanitary Train, 26th Division, A.E.F., 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 Private 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.
 General Orders No. 21, War Department, 1919
Born: at Danville, Illinois
Home Town: Danville, Illinois
*TURRENTINE, HERBERT S.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Herbert
S. Turrentine, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company C, 119th
Infantry Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F., near Ypres,
Belgium, August 31, 1918. After his platoon sergeant and
a corporal had been shot while firing an automatic rifle,
Private Turrentine ran forward across an open space and
picked up the gun, but was instantly killed by sniper fire
while attempting to get the automatic gun back into
action.
 General Orders No. 44, War Department, 1919
Born: at Mocksville, North Carolina
Home Town: Winston-Salem, North Carolina
TURRILL, JULIUS SPEAR
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Julius
Spear Turrill, Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Marine Corps, for
extraordinary heroism while serving with the Fifth
Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F., in action in the
Bois-de-Belleau, France, June 6, 1918. Colonel Turrill
displayed extraordinary heroism and set a splendid
example in fearlessly leading his command under heavy
fire against superior odds. Because of his bravery and
initiative every possible advantage in the attack was
obtained.
 General Order No. 98, War Department, 1919
Born: at Shelburne, Vermont
Home Town: Burlington, Vermont
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)
TUTTLE, MELLEN F.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Mellen F.
Tuttle, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company B, 103d Infantry
Regiment, 26th Division, A.E.F., 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, Private Tuttle voluntarily
advanced alone, attacked a number of enemy machine-
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gun nests which were holding up the advance, and forced
the enemy to retreat, thereby making possible the
continued forward movement of his detachment.
 General Orders No. No. 125, War Department, 1918
Born: at Freeport, Maine
Home Town: New Gloucester, Maine
TVETEN, HANS L.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Hans L.
Tveten, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company K, 362d Infantry
Regiment, 91st Division, A.E.F., 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 Germans and both
machine guns.
 General Orders No. 1, War Department, 1919
Born: at Norway
Home Town: Sand Creek, Montana
TWIFORD, ELWOOD
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Elwood
Twiford, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company A, 119th Infantry
Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F., near Bellicourt, France,
September 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 within a few
minutes killed or captured all of the enemy near him.
 General Orders 87, War Department, 1919
Born: at East Lake, North Carolina
Home Town: Dare County, North Carolina
TWISS, JULIUS I.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Julius I.
Twiss, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Headquarters Company, 102d
Infantry Regiment, 26th Division, A.E.F., at Marcheville,
France, September 26, 1918. During the counter attack on
Marcheville, Sergeant Twiss became separated from his
command. Under terrific artillery and machine-gun fire,
he voluntarily gathered together a few scattered men and
organized a point of defense, showing coolness, bravery,
and judgment which materially assisted in the success of
the counter attack.
 General Orders No. 15, War Department, 1919
Born: at Niantic, Connecticut
Home Town: Hartford, Connecticut
TYDINGS, MILLARD E.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Millard
E. Tydings, Major (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 111th
Machine-Gun Battalion, 29th Division, A.E.F., north of
Verdun, France, in October 1918. On October 10, 1918,
north of Samogneux, France, with utter disregard for his
own personal safety, Major Tydings made a personal
reconnaissance and located the enemy lines. He also
assisted in the capture of three prisoners, one machine gun
and 1 minenwerfer, all of which were returned to our
liens. On October 23, 1918, in the attack on Etrayes
Ridge, he again displayed exceptional gallantry in making
personal reconnaissances and in maintaining liaison
between the units of his battalion although he was
frequently under severe enemy artillery fire. His
continued personal reconnaissance of front- line positions
made possible an effective disposal of machine guns and
artillery in support of the efforts of the Infantry to
advance which contributed in a large measure to the
success of the brigade with which his command was
operating. The heroic personal conduct displayed by
Major Tydings was an inspiration to all the officers and
men of his command.
 General Orders No. 7, War Department, 1929
Born: at Havre de Grace, Maryland
Home Town: Havre de Grace, Maryland
UCAC, JOSEPH
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Joseph
Ucac, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company A, 308th
Infantry Regiment, 77th Division, A.E.F., near Binarville,
France, September 27, 1918. Returning to the line after
being wounded by a hand grenade the previous day,
Private Ucac 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 and artillery fire, he was again
wounded.
 General Orders No. 35, War Department, 1919
Born: at Russia
Home Town: Brooklyn, New York
ULRICH, WILLIAM
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William
Ulrich, Sergeant Major, U.S. Marine Corps, for
extraordinary heroism while serving with the Second
Battalion, Sixth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.,
in action near Thiaucourt, France, September 15, 1918.
Accompanied by three other soldiers, Sergeant Major
Ulrich fearlessly charged into the enemy's lines through
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intense machine-gun fire in pursuit of a party of Germans,
and returned with fifty-one prisoners.
 General Order No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Germany
Home Town: New York, New York
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)
UNDERWOOD, ALBERT T.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Albert T.
Underwood, Lance-Corporal, British Expeditionary
Forces, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving
with 5th Battalion, Leicestershire Regiment, Territorial
Force, 46th Division, British Expeditionary Forces,
during the attack on Riquerval Woods, France, October
11, 1918. While acting as a platoon scout in advance of
his platoon, Corporal Underwood suddenly encountered a
post of nine Germans. He fearlessly engaged them until
his platoon arrived. His courageous action not only saved
his platoon from being ambushed but enabled it to reach
its objective with slight loss. This action took place in
conjunction with the attack of the 30th U.S. Division.
 General Orders No. 68, War Department, 1920
Born: at England
Home Town: England
steady and intense artillery bombardment and machinegun fire, holding his position until his regiment was
relieved. his presence and his example of fearlessness
inspired his weakened line thus to guard the unprotected
flank of the whole advance and beat off a violent
counterattack.
 General Orders No. No. 132, War Department, 1918
Born: at Decatur, Michigan
Home Town: Big Rapids, Michigan
*UPTON, THOMAS A.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Thomas
A. Upton, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company B, 104th
Infantry Regiment, 26th Division, A.E.F., 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.
 General Orders No. 32, War Department, 1919
Born: at Wales
Home Town: Salem, Massachusetts
URSPRUNG, RUDULPH S.
UNDERWOOD, DAVID H.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to David H.
Underwood, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with
Company B, 126th Infantry Regiment, 32d Division,
A.E.F., near Fismes, France, August 6, 1918. With
exceptional courage Private Underwood 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.
 General Orders 66, War Department, 1919
Born: at Tecumeseh, Michigan
Home Town: Tecumeseh, Michigan
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Rudulph
S. Ursprung, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 145th
Infantry Regiment, 37th Division, A.E.F., 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, carried him
across the open, wading a canal through water waist deep,
and succeeded in taking him to a place of safety.
 General Orders No. 59, War Department, 1919
Born: at Cleveland, Ohio
Home Town: Berea, Ohio
VACARISAS, JOSEPH
UPTON, LA ROY S.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to La Roy
S. Upton, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 9th
Infantry Regiment, 2d Division, A.E.F., near Soissons,
France, July 18 - 19, 1918. Colonel Upton’s regiment
having suffered heavy casualties in its first attack on July
I8, 1918, and he having received orders to attack a second
time, Colonel Upton reformed 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
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Joseph
Vacarisas, Brigadier, Army of France, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with 19th Battery,
E.V.N., 70th Regiment, A.L.G.P., Army of France, near
Mortzwiller, Alsace, September 1, 1918. During an
unusually heavy enemy bombardment of the railroad
station, Brigadier Vacarisas entered the area and assisted
the train crew in removing to safety nine carloads of
ammunition. The mission was accomplished despite the
fact that the firing had damaged the track and had
scattered branches of trees over the route.
 General Orders 81, War Department, 1919
Born: at France
Home Town: France
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VAIL, ROBERT M.
*VALLELY, FRANCIS P.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Robert
M. Vail, Major (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with 108th Machine-Gun
Battalion, 28th Division, A.E.F., near Villette, France,
September 5, 1918. During the crossing of the Vesle
River Major Vail expedited the construction of bridges by
his advice and assistance. He personally cut a passageway
through enemy barbed wire along the river and then led
his troops through this opening. When the officers of a
supporting infantry company had been killed and the men
were falling back in confusion. Major Vail kept his forces
intact 1,200 yards in front of any infantry support, holding
the position until reinforced by an infantry unit.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Francis
P. Vallely, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Battery E, 6th Field Artillery,
1st Division, A.E.F., at Coullemelle, France, on April 27,
1918. Under a heavy bombardment, Private Vallely
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.
 General Orders No. 44, War Department, 1919
Born: at Scranton, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Scranton, Pennsylvania
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Isaac
Valley, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company M, 370th Infantry
Regiment, 93d Division, A.E.F., at Vraincourt, France on
July 22, 1918. When a hand grenade was dropped among
a group of soldiers in a trench and when he might have
saved himself by flight, Corporal Valley attempted to
cover it with his foot and thereby protect his comrades. In
the performance of this brave act he was severely
wounded.
VAIL, WILLIAM H.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William
H. Vail, First Lieutenant (Air Service), U.S. Army Air
Service, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving
with 95th Aero Squadron, 1st Pursuit Group, U.S. Army
Air Service, A.E.F., 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 disabled. He glided to the ground, abandoning the
flight only when his machine fell to pieces near the
ground.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Chicago, Illinois
Home Town: Chicago, Illinois
VALENTINE, AARON F.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Aaron F.
Valentine, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company A, 344th MachineGun Battalion, 90th Division, A.E.F., near St. Marie
Valley, France, September 15, 1918. When his company
was held up by a German machine-gun nest, located in a
tree, Private Valentine rushed alone into an exposed
position, set up his machine gun, regardless of the intense
fire from the nest, killed the gunner, and put the nest out
of action, thereby making the continued advance of the
company possible.
 General Orders No. 50, War Department, 1919
Born: at Kingfisher, Oklahoma
Home Town: Madison, Oklahoma
 General Orders No. No. 100, War Department, 1918
Born: at Pratt City, Alabama
Home Town: Pratt City, Alabama
VALLEY, ISAAC
 General Orders No. No. 101, War Department, 1918
Born: at Girard, Kansas
Home Town: Girard, Kansas
VALLOIS, ROBERT
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Robert
Vallois, Captain of Air Service, French Air Service, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving as
Observer, 16th Pursuit Group (Attached), French Air
Service, near Thiaucourt, France. Captain Vallois
volunteered to fly with Major Lewis H. Brereton on an
important reconnaissance mission. On account of poor
visibility they were forced to fly at a very low altitude and
were continually harassed by antiaircraft fire. Four enemy
monoplanes (type Fokker) attacked them, and during the
combat which followed Captain Vallois' gun jammed.
After withdrawing for the purpose of clearing the jam
they again returned to the fight, and, despite the fact that
he had been painfully wounded in the face, Captain
Vallois succeeded in dispersing three of the adversaries
and fought off the other while his pilot made a landing.
 General Orders No. 46, War Department, 1919
Born: at France
Home Town: France
VAN ALLEN, CLARENCE R.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Clarence
R. Van Allen, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
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heroism in action while serving with Company L, 372d
Infantry Regiment, 93d Division, A.E.F., near Bussy
Farm. France, September 28, 1918. Private Van Allen,
unassisted, rushed an enemy machine-gun, putting it out
of action and capturing three prisoners.
 General Orders 98, War Department, 1919
Born: at Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Home Town: Tuscaloosa, Alabama
 General Orders No. 13, War Department, 1919
Born: at West Newton, Massachusetts
Home Town: Boston, Massachusetts
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Robert R.
Van Duesen, Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for
extraordinary heroism while serving with the Seventeenth
Company, Fifth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.,
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.
VAN AMBURGH, HUGH CLIFFORD
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Hugh
Clifford Van Amburgh, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for
extraordinary heroism while serving with the
Headquarters Company, Fourth Brigade (Marines), 2d
Division, A.E.F., in action near Vierzy, France, July 19,
1918. As a motorcycle dispatch rider, Corporal Van
Amburgh 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.
 General Order No. 117, War Department, 1918
Born: at Oaksdale, Washington
Home Town: Tacoma, Washington
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)
VAN BUREN, GEORGE
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George
Van Buren, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company I, 16th Infantry
Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F., near Fleville, 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.
 General Orders No. 32, War Department, 1919
Born: at Hudson, New York
Home Town: San Francisco, California
VAN DE GRAFF, COLEMAN H.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Coleman
H. Van De Graff, Second Lieutenant (Field Artillery),
U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while
serving with 15th Field Artillery, 2d Division, A.E.F.,
near Villemontoire, France, July 21, 1918. On duty with
the infantry as liaison officer, Lieutenant Van De Graff
displayed marked courage in passing through an enemy
artillery barrage several times, in carrying information to
his battalion commander and administering aid to
wounded men under heavy shell fire.
*VAN DUESEN, ROBERT R.
 General Order No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Vineland, New Jersey
Home Town: Vineland, New Jersey
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)
VAN DUZER, EDWIN T.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edwin T.
Van Duzer, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with
Company K, 308th Infantry Regiment, 77th Division,
A.E.F., near Ville Savoye, France, August 22, 1918.
Private Van Duzer was a member 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.
 General Orders No. 35, War Department, 1919
Born: at Brooklyn, New York
Home Town: Brooklyn, New York
VAN DYNE, JOHN A.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John A.
Van Dyne, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company B, 108th Infantry
Regiment, 27th Division, A.E.F., near Ronssoy, France,
September 29, 1918. Private Van Dyne, a runner,
displayed notable courage in carrying messages through
heavy artillery and machine gun fire.
 General Orders 98, War Department, 1919
Born: at Seneca Falls, New York
Home Town: Geneva, New York
VAN GUNDAY, BEN
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Ben Van
Gunday, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company F, 115th Infantry
Regiment, 29th Division, A.E.F., near Bois-de-
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Consenvoye, France, October 8, and Bois-de-Grande
Montagne, France, October 16, 1918. During the entire
action Private Van Gunday operated his automatic rifle
with great effect against extremely heavy odds, aiding the
advance of his platoon, killing may of the enemy, and
assisting in the capture of many more. He repeatedly
exposed himself to draw the enemy fire so that he could
better operate his gun.
 General Orders No. 44, War Department, 1919
Born: at Neosho, Missouri
Home Town: Wyandotte, Oklahoma
VAN HART, JOHN A.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John A.
Van Hart, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company G, 113th Infantry
Regiment, 29th Division, A.E.F., 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 important messages.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Elizabeth, New Jersey
Home Town: Elizabeth, New Jersey
VAN HOY, JAMES L.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James L.
Van Hoy, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company D, 118th Infantry
Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F., 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.
 General Orders 87, War Department, 1919
Born: at Elkin, North Carolina
Home Town: Laurens, South Carolina
VAN OOSTENBRUGGE, HORACE B.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Horace
B. Van Oostenbrugge, Second Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S.
Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving
with 109th Infantry Regiment, 28th Division, A.E.F., near
Villette, France, September 6, 1918. Being the only
officer with his company, Second Lieutenant Van
Oostenbrugge continued in command for 30 hours after
being severely wounded, constantly encouraging his men
and setting an example of coolness and heroism. It was
only after being wounded a second time that he consented
to be evacuated.
 General Orders 71, War Department, 1919
Born: at Troy, New York
Home Town: Schenectady, New York
*VAN VORIS, HOWARD H.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Howard
H. Van Voris, Second Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army,
for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with
364th Infantry Regiment, 91st Division, A.E.F., near
Waereghem, Belgium, October 30 - 31, 1918. As
battalion intelligence officer, Lieutenant Van Voris on the
night before the engagement was tireless in his efforts to
maintain liaison on the flanks of his battalion. The 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. Penetrating beyond the
infantry lines on one of these patrols, Lieutenant Van
Voris was killed by machine-gun fire.
 General Orders No. 15, War Department, 1919
Born: at Asotin, Washington
Home Town: Sites, Idaho
VAN YORX, VICTOR
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Victor
Van Yorx, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company K, 165th Infantry
Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F., near Villers-sur-Fere,
France, July 28, 1918. Though severely wounded in the
ankle, Private Van Yorx 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.
 General Orders No. 99, War Department, 1918
Born: at New York, New York
Home Town: Mount Vernon, New York
VANDER VEEN, THOMAS
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Thomas
Vander Veen, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with
Company C, 11th Machine-Gun Battalion, 4th Division,
A.E.F., near Nantillois, France, October 10 - 13, 1918. As
company liaison agent, Private First Class Vander Veen
maintained continual contact between his company
commander and the battalion Post Commander,
repeatedly exposing himself to artillery, machine-gun and
sniper's fire to deliver important messages. On one
occasion it was necessary for him to pass through the
German and our own barrages, but he accomplished this
mission fearlessly, showing marked personal bravery.
 General Orders 87, War Department, 1919
Born: at Holland
Home Town: San Fernando, California
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VANN, JOHN C.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John C.
Vann, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 47th
Infantry Regiment, 4th Division, A.E.F., near Bazoches,
France, August 7, 1918. Lieutenant Vann concealed the
fact that he was wounded and led the advance platoon of
his company to their objectives despite heavy losses. He
remained with his command, displaying the highest
leadership and courage, until he was wounded a second
time.
 General Orders No. 46, War Department, 1919
Born: at Valdosta, Georgia
Home Town: Columbus, Georgia
VAN'T HOF, BERNARD
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Bernard
Van't Hof, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 168th
Infantry Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F., northeast of
Chateau-Thierry, France, July 28, 1918. First Lieutenant
Van’t Hof directed his platoon so skillfully 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.
 General Orders No. 59, War Department, 1919
Born: at Grand Rapids, Michigan
Home Town: Grand Rapids, Michigan
VARNER, ANDREW H.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Andrew
H. Varner, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with
Company D, 119th Infantry Regiment, 30th Division,
A.E.F., near Bellicourt, France. September 29, 1918.
Seeing that a wounded companion had been abandoned
by stretcher bearers because of intense shelling, Private
First Class Varner took two enemy prisoners, and, going
out with them for 75 yards through heavy fire, rescued the
wounded soldier.
 General Orders 81, War Department, 1919
Born: at Randolph County, North Carolina
Home Town: Thomasville, North Carolina
*VARNEY, KIT R.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Kit R.
Varney, Captain (Armor), U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with 301st Tank
Battalion, Tank Corps, A.E.F., 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.
 General Orders No. 32, War Department, 1919
Born: at Virginia City, Nevada
Home Town: San Francisco, California
VAUGHAN, JOE H.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Joe H.
Vaughan, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company E, 119th Infantry
Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F., near Mazinghein,
France, October 18, 1918. After several others had failed
in the attempt, Sergeant Vaughan crossed ground swept
by heavy enemy fire and established liaison with the
British unit operating on the flank, volunteering for the
mission.
 General Orders 81, War Department, 1919
Born: at Hickman County, Tennessee
Home Town: Bon Aqua, Tennessee
*VAUGHAN, RICHARD H.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Richard
H. Vaughan, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company A, 111th
Infantry Regiment, 28th Division, A.E.F., at Fismette,
France, August 9 - 13, 1918. Although he had been
severely gassed and had received a scalp wound from
shrapnel on August 9, 1918, Sergeant Vaughan refused to
be evacuated, and after having his wound dressed
continued to command his platoon for four days until
relieved. By his bravery and encouragement to his men he
exemplified the highest qualities of leadership.
 General Orders No. 16, War Department, 1919
Born: at Royersford, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Royersford, Pennsylvania
VAUGHN, GEORGE AUGUSTUS
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George
Augustus Vaughn, First Lieutenant (Air Service), U.S.
Army Air Service, for extraordinary heroism in action
while serving with 17th Aero Squadron, 4th Pursuit
Group, U.S. Army Air Service, A.E.F., near Cambrai,
France, September 22, 1918. Lieutenant Vaughn while
leading an offensive flight patrol sighted 18 enemy
Fokkers about to attack a group of five allied planes
flying at a low level. Although outnumbered nearly 5 to 1,
he attacked the enemy group, personally shot down two
enemy planes, the remaining three planes of his group
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shooting down two more. His courage and daring enabled
the group of allied planes to escape. Again on September
28, 1918, he alone attacked an enemy advance plane
which was supported by seven Fokkers and shot the
advance plane down in flames.
 General Orders No. 60, War Department, 1920
Born: 5/20/1897 at Brooklyn, New York
Home Town: Brooklyn, New York
VAUGHT, GLENN
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Glenn
Vaught, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company A, 129th MachineGun Battalion, 35th Division, A.E.F., near Varennes,
France, September 26, 1918. Accompanied by another
soldier, Corporal Vaught went through heavy fire and by
skillful maneuvering located and captured an enemy 77mm gun, with part of its crew, which had been checking
the advance of our troops.
 General Orders 98, War Department, 1919
Born: at Cassville, Missouri
Home Town: Monnett, Missouri
*VEDILAGO, JOSEPH
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Joseph
Vedilago, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company A, 308th Infantry
Regiment, 77th Division, A.E.F., near Binarville, France,
September 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.
 General Orders No. 32, War Department, 1919
Born: at Italy
Home Town: Jamaica, New York
VEDRAL, ANTHONY
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Anthony
Vedral, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company D, 28th Infantry
Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F., 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.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Bohemia
Home Town: Detroit, Michigan
VER MEHREN, HUBERT
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Hubert
Ver Mehren, Sergeant First Class, U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with
Medical Detachment, 7th Engineers (Attached), 5th
Division, A.E.F., 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.
 General Orders No. 44, War Department, 1919
Born: at Arcadia, Iowa
Home Town: Omaha, Nebraska
VERBEKE, REMI
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Remi
Verbeke, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company D, 118th Infantry
Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F., near Bellicourt, France,
September 26, 1918. After receiving a painful wound in
the shoulder Private Verbeke delivered a message to his
company headquarters. He then had his wound dressed,
returned with another message, through shell fire and
under direct observation of the enemy, and reported for
continuous duty. He later voluntarily assisted in driving
back a strong enemy patrol, and was severely wounded in
the encounter.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Belgium
Home Town: Climax, Minnesota
VERCOE, STANLEY
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Stanley
Vercoe, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Medical Detachment, 5th
Machine-Gun Battalion (Attached), 2d Division, A.E.F.,
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.
 General Orders No. 35, War Department, 1919
Born: at England
Home Town: Gastra, Michigan
VERCRUYSSE, JOSEPH (AKA: JOSEPH C.
HEMPE)
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Joseph
Vercruysse, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company H, 306th
Infantry Regiment, 77th Division, A.E.F., at St. Juvin,
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France, October 15, 1918. Private Vercruysse volunteered
and carried a message to supporting troops through an
intense barrage, displaying courage and persistent
devotion to duty. This message was of vital importance in
connection with the capture of St. Juvin.
 General Orders No. No. 35, War Department, 1920
Born: at France
Home Town: France
 General Orders No. 20, War Department, 1919
Born: at Belgium
Home Town: Oakland, California
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Frank A.
Vial, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary
heroism while serving with the Eighty-Third Company,
Sixth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F., in action
in the Bois-de-Belleau, France, on June 8, 1918. Although
exposed to fire constantly from machine-guns, Corporal
Vial 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.
VERDIER, WILLIAM
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William
Verdier, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with 109th Machine-Gun Battalion,
28th Division, A.E.F., 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, Private
Verdier went to his rescue, and assisted by another
soldier, carried out the wounded man under intense shell
fire 14 miles to a dressing station.
 General Orders No. No. 130, War Department, 1918
Born: at Wrightsville, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Bausman, Pennsylvania
*VERNAM, REMINGTON D. B.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to
Remington D. B. Vernam, First Lieutenant (Air Service),
U.S. Army Air Service, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with 22d Aero Squadron, 2d Pursuit
Group, U.S. Army Air Service, A.E.F., near Buzancy,
France, October 10, 1918. Successively attacking two
enemy balloons, 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 within the enemy
lines. His well-directed fire caused both balloons to burst
into flames.
 General Orders No. 46, War Department, 1919
Born: 3/24/1896 at Rutherford, New York
Home Town: New York, New York
*VERRY, LOUIS
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Louis
Verry, Marechal des Logis, Army of France, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving as
Interpreter, Fifth Regiment (U.S. Marine Corps)
(Attached), 2d Division, A.E.F., near Soissons, France,
July 18, 1918. Under heavy enemy shellfire Marechal des
Logis Verry volunteered to lead a liaison patrol for the
purpose of establishing liaison with French units on the
left. He and three American soldiers were killed by
shellfire after advancing only a few yards on this perilous
mission.
VIAL, FRANK A.
 General Order No. 119, War Department, 1918
Born: at Hanover, Virginia
Home Town: Richmond, Virginia
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)
VIAUD, LOUIS
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Louis
Viaud, First Lieutenant, Army of France, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 1st
Company, 20th Regiment, French Infantry, Army of
France, 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 leadership
and resourcefulness. When counterattacked by a strong
German force he maintained his ground and repulsed the
enemy.
 General Orders No. No. 126, War Department, 1918
Born: at France
Home Town: France
*VIBBERT, EDWARD T.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edward
T. Vibbert, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company M, 125th Infantry
Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., 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 message 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.
 General Orders No. No. 117, War Department, 1918
Born: at Brockport, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Corunna, Michigan
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VIDA, FRANK J.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Frank J.
Vida, First Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company G, 108th
Infantry Regiment, 27th Division, A.E.F., near Ronssoy.
France, September 29 - 30, 1918. After all his company
officers had been killed or wounded First Sergeant Vida
took command, despite the fact that he, too, had been
wounded. He succeeded in capturing part of the
Hindenburg line and holding it against several strong
counterattacks, remaining with his company and refusing
to go to the rear for medical treatment until it was
relieved.
 General Orders No. 44, War Department, 1919
Born: at Hungary
Home Town: New York, New York
VIDMER, GEORGE
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George
Vidmer, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with 306th Infantry
Regiment, 77th Division, A.E.F., near Zube, France,
September 27, 1918, and St. Juvin, France, October 14,
1918. By his personal presence, example and
determination Colonel Vidmer 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.
 General Orders 64, War Department, 1919
Born: at Mobile, Alabama
Home Town: Mobile, Alabama
VIEIRA, HENRY
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Henry
Vieira, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company M, 9th Infantry
Regiment, 2d Division, A.E.F., 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 Vieira 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.
 General Orders No. No. 117, War Department, 1918
Born: at Bedford, Massachusetts
Home Town: New Bedford, Massachusetts
VIERA, JOE NICHOLS
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Joe
Nichols Viera, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for
extraordinary heroism while serving with the SeventyEighth Company, Sixth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division,
A.E.F., 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 forty of the enemy.
 General Order No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Providence, Rhode Island
Home Town: Fallon, Nevada
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)
VIERBUCHEN, WILLIAM J.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William
J. Vierbuchen, Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for
extraordinary heroism while serving with the Fifty-Fifth
Company, Fifth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.,
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.
 General Order No. 98, War Department, 1919
Born: at Washington, D.C.
Home Town: Newark, New Jersey
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)
*VIGILETTRE, MICHAEL
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Michael
Vigilettre, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company G, 108th Infantry
Regiment, 27th Division, A.E.F., 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 example, until killed by a bursting shell.
 General Orders No. 21, War Department, 1919
Born: at Italy
Home Town: Rochester, New York
VINALL, EARL R.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Earl R.
Vinall, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company B, 103d MachineGun Battalion, 26th Division, A.E.F., 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.
 General Orders No. 126, War Department, 1919
Born: at Peterboro, New Hampshire
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Home Town: Meredith, New Hampshire
VIVIEN, ROBERT
VINCENT, JAMES A.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James A.
Vincent, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with
Company G, 363d Infantry Regiment, 91st Division,
A.E.F., near Eclisfontaine, France, September 27, 1918.
Returning to the company after being treated for a very
severe wound in the neck, First Lieutenant Vincent
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.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Davenport, Iowa
Home Town: Berkeley, California
 General Orders No. 126, War Department, 1919
Born: at France
Home Town: France
VIZENOR, LAWRENCE A.
VINIARSKY, WATZLAW
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Watzlaw
Viniarsky, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company G, 9th Infantry
Regiment, 2d Division, A.E.F., south of Soissons, France,
July 18, 1918. With Jerome Buschmann, sergeant, John
Rockwell, private. William F. Rockwell, private and
Alfred Shimanoski, 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 capturing 40 men and five machine-guns.
 General Orders No. 20, War Department, 1919
Born: at Russia
Home Town: Jersey City, New Jersey
VINTON, THOMAS W.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Thomas
W. Vinton, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with
Company L, 371st Infantry Regiment, 93d Division,
A.E.F., near Ardeuil, France, September 29 to October 1,
1918, Painfully wounded in the hand at 11 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.
 General Orders No. 44, War Department, 1919
Born: at Memphis, Tennessee
Home Town: Memphis, Tennessee
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Robert
Vivien, Captain of Infantry, Army of France, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 9th
U.S. Infantry (Attached), 2d Division, A.E.F., near Boisles-Marettes, France, June 1, 1918, and at VillersCotterets Woods, France, July 18, 1918. Upon the arrival
of the 9th Infantry in the Chateau-Thierry sector June 1,
1918, Captain Vivien assisted in placing several
companies in position and established liaison with the
French. At this time the position of the enemy was
unknown. Captain Vivien performed this act of great risk
of being captured by the enemy. In the attack south of
Soissons Captain Vivien assisted in re-forming the line
and reorganizing combat groups after the attack on the
German positions.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Lawrence
A. Vizenor, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with
Company I, 132d Infantry Regiment, 33d Division,
A.E.F., in the Bois-du-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 reported their valuable
information concerning the enemy's position.
 General Orders 98, War Department, 1919
Born: at Richwood, Minnesota
Home Town: Richwood, Minnesota
*VOGEL, ANDREW F.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Andrew
F. Vogel, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company C, 320th Infantry
Regiment, 80th Division, A.E.F., 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 machinegun fire during the entire exploit. He successfully
accomplished his task, but during a later artillery attack he
was instantly killed.
 General Orders No. 44, War Department, 1919
Born: at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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VOIGT, RALPH L.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Ralph L.
Voigt, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with 301st Tank Battalion, Tank
Corps, A.E.F., 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 rallying point with the crew, he was sent to the
hospital.
 General Orders No. 32, War Department, 1919
Born: at Colony, New York
Home Town: Kingston, New York
VOLIVA, JAMES B.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James B.
Voliva, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company F, 128th Infantry
Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., near Gesnes, France,
October 7, 1918. One of four survivors of a platoon of 41
who attacked Hill 269, Sergeant Voliva, with the three
others continued on their mission and held the hill for
some time without hope of reinforcements.
 General Orders No. No. 47, War Department, 1921
Born: at Pomona, Washington
Home Town: Pomona, Washington
VOLK, JOSEPH W.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Joseph
W. Volk, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company B, 312th Infantry
Regiment, 78th Division, A.E.F., near Grand Pre, 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. 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 operations, an utter disregard for personal safety.
 General Orders No. 35, War Department, 1919
Born: at Kingston, New York
Home Town: Kingston, New York
near St. Etienne, France, October 4 - 6, 1918. Private
Vollmer, a runner, displayed exceptional courage in
volunteering to carry important messages over terrain
constantly swept by machine-gun and shell fire.
 General Order No. 46, War Department, 1919
Born: at Cincinnati, Ohio
Home Town: Cincinnati, Ohio
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)
*VON KREBS, PAUL
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Paul Von
Krebs, First Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company M, 47th
Infantry Regiment, 4th Division, A.E.F., at Sergy, France,
July 29 - 30, 1918. Sergeant Von Krebs displayed
exceptional bravery in voluntarily carrying wounded men
to safety across shell-swept areas. Later he took charge of
two platoons, whose officers had become casualties, and
reorganized them. Strengthening these with stragglers
from other organizations, he led them all into the attack at
a critical moment.
 General Orders No. No. 55, War Department, 1920
Born: at Germany
Home Town: Franklin Park, New Jersey
VONLAND, GEORGE O.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George
O. Vonland, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company H, 138th
Infantry Regiment, 35th Division, A.E.F., at Hilsenfirst,
France, July 6, 1918. Just as a raid was about to be
launched, Sergeant Vonland assumed command of a
section almost demoralized by being deprived of its only
officer, led it to its objective, and protected the left flank
of the company. Having accomplished this mission he
then assisted the wounded back from the enemy trenches
despite heavy machine-gun and shell fire. Sergeant
Vonland's instant acceptance of the responsibility and
gallant conduct in this action demanded exceptional
courage and leadership, and were an inspiration to his
comrades.
 General Orders No. 8, War Department, 1934
Born: at St. Louis, Missouri
Home Town: St. Louis, Missouri
VOORHEES, GEORGE C.
VOLLMER, FRANK D.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Frank D.
Vollmer, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary
heroism while serving with the Headquarters Company,
Fifth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F., in action
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George
C. Voorhees, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for
extraordinary heroism while serving with the Eighty-First
Company, Sixth Machine-Gun Battalion, Sixth Regiment
(Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F., 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
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violent artillery and machine-gun barrages with utter
disregard for his own safety.
 General Order No. 15, War Department, 1919
Born: at Brooklyn, New York
Home Town: Lansing, Michigan
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)
VOSBURGH, FRED
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Fred
Vosburgh, First Lieutenant (Medical Corps), U.S. Army,
for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with
116th Infantry Regiment (Attached), 29th Division,
A.E.F., near Samogneux, France, October 15, 1918. In the
attack on the Bois-de-la-Grande Montagne, First
Lieutenant Vosburgh accompanied the attacking Infantry,
exposing himself to heavy machine-gun fire in order to
direct the prompt evacuation of the wounded. After being
severely wounded he continued in his efforts until his
evacuation was forced by loss of blood.
 General Orders No. No. 24, War Department, 1920
Born: at Cobleskill, New York
Home Town: Standish, New York
VOSBURGH, PHILIP DE M.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Philip De
M. Vosburgh, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company K, 107th
Infantry Regiment, 27th Division, A.E.F., in the vicinity
of Bony, France, September 28, 1918. Sergeant Vosburgh
exposed himself to direct observation and fire from the
enemy in leaving a place of shelter to go to the assistance
of a wounded officer. Upon reaching the officer he was
hit in the knee by a machine-gun bullet, causing him to
fall back into the trench, dragging the officer with him.
 General Orders No. No. 19, War Department, 1920
Born: at Buffalo, New York
Home Town: New Brighton, New York
VOSSELER, EDWARD A.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edward
A. Vosseler, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 60th
Infantry Regiment, 5th Division, A.E.F., north of Cunel,
France, October 15, 1918. His company being held up by
machine-gun fire from the front, Lieutenant Vosseler
alone rushed 100 yards ahead of his company, exposed to
heavy machine-gun fire, and silenced a machine gun.
Although knocked down and slightly wounded by
shellfire, he went forward and silenced a second gun, thus
enabling his unit to continue the advance.
 General Orders No. No. 27, War Department, 1920
Born: at Brooklyn, New York
Home Town: Brooklyn, New York
VOTAW, LOUIS H.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Louis H.
Votaw, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company B, 360th Infantry
Regiment, 90th Division, A.E.F., 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, Corporal Votaw 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.
 General Orders No. No. 128, War Department, 1918
Born: at Colmesneil, Texas
Home Town: Beaumont, Texas
VROOMAN, VERNON A.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Vernon
A. Vrooman, Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 3d
Battalion, 311th Infantry Regiment, 78th Division,
A.E.F., near Grand Pre, France, October 26, 1918. As
adjutant of the 3d Battalion Captain Vrooman volunteered
and personally reconnoitered under fire the temporary
front-line positions of his battalion for location and
ammunition supply, when he returned to the command
post and collected materials and all available men to carry
them forward and preparatory to the jump off early the
next morning. Finding that there were not enough men to
carry the needed supplies, Captain Vrooman loaded a
wheelbarrow with ammunition and personally wheeled it
3 kilometers under fire to the firing line, where he
supervised its distribution. At "H" hour, observing a
company in need of assistance he attached himself to it
and went over the top to the objective. After the position
was consolidated, and knowing the importance of
executing liaison between the attacking troops and those
in Grand Pre, he went to that town and brought to the
battalion command post definite information that our lines
had been joined up.
 General Orders No. No. 56, War Department, 1922
Born: at Middleburgh, New York
Home Town: Albany, New York
WACKERNIE, GEORGES
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Georges
Wackernie, Lieutenant, Army of France, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with 54th Regiment of
Infantry, 7th U.S. Machine Gun Battalion (Attached), 3d
Division, A.E.F., during the operations against the enemy
at Chateau-Thierry, France, from May 31 to June 4, 1918.
Lieutenant Wackernie constantly distinguished himself by
his extraordinary heroism in voluntarily going through
heavy machine-gun fire in order to secure and give
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important information which could not otherwise be
communicated.
 General Orders No. No. 126, War Department, 1918
Born: at France
Home Town: France
WADDILL, EDMUND C.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edmund
C. Waddill, Major (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 23d
Infantry Regiment, 2d Division, A.E.F., near ChateauThierry, France, June 6, 7 and 25, and near Soissons,
France, July 18, 1918. During 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 his men, 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-Reims attack he again displayed marked courage
and leadership in personally taking the lead with his
battalion and pushing forward the attack until further
advance was stopped by darkness.
 General Orders 98, War Department, 1919
Born: at Richmond, Virginia
Home Town: Richmond, Virginia
*WADSWORTH, LEE A.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Lee A.
Wadsworth, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company H, 167th
Infantry Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F., near Landres-etSt. Georges, France, October 15, 1918. Sergeant
Wadsworth 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 the 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.
 General Orders No. No. 131, War Department, 1918
Born: at Mulberry, Alabama
Home Town: Mulberry, Alabama
WAGNER, DONALD L.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Donald
L. Wagner, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with 314th Ambulance
Company, 304th Sanitary Train, 79th Division, A.E.F.,
near Montfaucon, France, September 29, 1918. Sergeant
Wagner heard a cry for help while in a dugout haying his
own wounds dressed. Although it was during particularly
heavy shell fire, he immediately went outside 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.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Home Town: Winston-Salem, North Carolina
WAGNER, FRANCIS W.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Francis
W. Wagner, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company C, 308th
Infantry Regiment, 77th Division, A.E.F., near
Badonvilliers, France, June 24, 1918. Sergeant Wagner
was found badly wounded in the neck and legs, crawling
back to bring up support to his position.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at New York, New York
Home Town: New York, New York
WAGNER, JEROME E.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Jerome
E. Wagner, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company I, 166th
Infantry Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F., near Seicheprey,
France, September 12, 1918. When concentrated
machine-gun fire was encountered, Corporal Wagner
maneuvered his squad to a point near the nests, and,
although severely wounded, continued to direct his men
in silencing the guns.
 General Orders No. 44, War Department, 1919
Born: at Osgood, Indiana
Home Town: Osgood, Indiana
WAGNER, TONY
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Tony
Wagner, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company M, 9th Infantry
Regiment, 2d Division, A.E.F., near Jaulny, France,
September 12, 1918. Private Wagner, 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.
 General Orders No. 46, War Department, 1919
Born: at Poland
Home Town: New York, New York
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WAHLER, RICHARD
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Richard
Wahler, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company C, 353d Infantry
Regiment, 89th Division, A.E.F., near Bois- deBantheville, France, October 21, 1918. After being
severely wounded in the hand and face, Private Wahler
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.
 General Orders No. 44, War Department, 1919
Born: at Leavenworth, Kansas
Home Town: Leavenworth, Kansas
*WAITE, GEORGE T.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George
T. Waite, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with
Headquarters Company, 4th Infantry Regiment, 3d
Division, A.E.F., near Roncheres, France, July 28, 1918.
Exposing himself to heavy shell fire Private Waite kept in
repair the telephone wire to the front line, succeeding in
his mission despite the fact that shell fire was causing
repeated breaks while he was thus engaged.
 General Orders No. 32, War Department, 1919
Born: at Pipestone, Minnesota
Home Town: Bruce, South Dakota
WAITE, HOWARD E.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Howard
E. Waite, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with
Sanitary Detachment, 126th Infantry Regiment
(Attached), 32d Division, A.E.F., near Juvigny, France,
August 31, 1918. Facing heavy enemy machine-gun fire,
Private First Class Waite volunteered to go out and
administer first aid to wounded soldiers lying on an open
field, saving the lives of five men and alleviating the
suffering of many others. After dark he continued his
work until all the wounded had been removed to the rear
and their wounds dressed.
 General Orders 71, War Department, 1919
Born: at Canada
Home Town: Highland Park, Michigan
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.
 General Orders No. 44, War Department, 1919
Born: at Easonville, Alabama
Home Town: Birmingham, Georgia
WALDEN, FITZGERALD
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to
Fitzgerald Walden, First Sergeant, U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with
Company E, 142d Infantry Regiment, 36th Division,
A.E.F., near St. Etienne, France, October 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 refused to be
evacuated until nightfall, when he was no longer able to
stand.
 General Orders 66, War Department, 1919
Born: at Hood County, Texas
Home Town: Durant, Oklahoma
WALDO, ANTONIO G.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Antonio
G. Waldo, First Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company C, 310th
Infantry Regiment, 78th Division, A.E.F., near the Boisdes-Loges, France, November 1 - 4, 1918. Taking
command of his company after all the officers had been
wounded, Sergeant Waldo displayed exceptional courage
and leadership in holding an advanced position
throughout 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.
 General Orders 87, War Department, 1919
Born: at Camden, New York
Home Town: Canastota, New York
WALDRON, JOSEPH F.
WAITE, ROBERT SHELLEY
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Robert
Shelley Waite, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 7th
Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F., near Cunel
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Joseph F.
Waldron, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with
Company G, 61st Infantry Regiment, 5th Division,
A.E.F., in the Bois-de-la-Grande Fontaine, France,
September 16, 1918. While serving as a company mail
carrier, Private Waldron repeatedly volunteered and
carried important messages through machine-gun and
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artillery fire. Although severely wounded in the head and
neck, he continued to accomplish his dangerous missions,
refusing medical treatment until ordered to the rear by his
company commander. His fearless conduct and devotion
to duty inspired and steadied the men of his organization.
 General Orders No. 9, War Department, 1923
Born: at England
Home Town: New Bedford, Massachusetts
*WALDROOP, WALTER
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Walter
Waldroop, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with
Machine-Gun Company, 26th Infantry Regiment, 1st
Division, A.E.F., 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. During the
fighting Private Waldroop was killed.
 General Orders 89, War Department, 1919
Born: at Macon County, North Carolina
Home Town: Sylva, North Carolina
*WALDROP, BERGEN X.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Bergen
X. Waldrop, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company H, 142d
Infantry Regiment, 36th Division, A.E.F., 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.
 General Orders No. 20, War Department, 1919
Born: at Falkville, Oklahoma
Home Town: Clarendon, Texas
WALES, WADE C.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Wade C.
Wales, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company A, 13th
Machine-Gun Battalion, 5th Division, A.E.F., near Cunel,
France, October 14, 1918. Accompanying another soldier,
Private Wales left shelter, and went forward 100 meters
over territory swept by shells and machine-gun fire, and
carried a wounded man to safety.
 General Orders No. 44, War Department, 1919
Born: at Upshur County, West Virginia
Home Town: Weston, West Virginia
WALKER, CAROL
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Carol
Walker, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company K, 363d Infantry
Regiment, 91st Division, A.E.F., near Waereghem,
Belgium, October 31, 1918. Without assistance, and in the
face of heavy fire, Sergeant Walker killed an enemy
machine-gunner and captured his machine-gun, which
had been pouring a deadly fire on our forces.
 General Orders No. 44, War Department, 1919
Born: at Heraldsburg, California
Home Town: Healdsburg, California
WALKER, EUGENE P.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Eugene
P. Walker, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company D, 7th
Engineers, 5th Division, A.E.F., 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 and placed in position, although under great
physical strain, permitted the uninterrupted crossing of the
infantry.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Reidsville, North Carolina
Home Town: Reidsville, North Carolina
WALKER, FRED L.
(First Award)
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Fred L.
Walker, Major (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with 30th Infantry
Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F., near the Marne River,
France, July 15, 1918. Holding a front of more than 4 1/2
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.
 General Orders 89, War Department, 1919
Born: at Fairfield County, Ohio
Home Town: Kierkersville, Ohio
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross w/OLC (WWII)
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WALKER, HUBBARD J.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Hubbard
J. Walker, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with
Company C, 117th Infantry Regiment, 30th Division,
A.E.F., near Ypres, Belgium, July 24, 1918. Private First
Class Walker was on duty at a detached automatic-rifle
post heavily shelled by the enemy. Two soldiers were
killed and three, including himself, seriously wounded.
Though this was his first experience under fire, he
displayed unhesitating devotion by remaining at his post
while, because of his wound, he could use but one hand in
handling his rifle.
 General Orders No. 21, War Department, 1919
Born: at Fruitland, Tennessee
Home Town: Fruitland, Tennessee
military operations against an armed enemy near Bezu 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 salvaged German high explosives
155-millimeter shells, Private First Class Walker and
Sergeant Afton E. Wheeler voluntarily ran to the scene of
the fire and attempted to extinguish the flames fully aware
of the grave danger to themselves. 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.
 General Orders No. No. 142, War Department, 1918
Born: at Comanche County, Texas
Home Town: Brady, Texas
*WALL, EARL W.
WALKER, JAMES M.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James M.
Walker, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company K, 328th
Infantry Regiment, 82d Division, A.E.F., near Norroy,
France, September 15, 1918. When his platoon had
successfully reached its objective, Private First Class
Walker was dispatched with a message to battalion
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.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Geneva, Nebraska
Home Town: Tipton, Iowa
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Earl W.
Wall, Second Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 132d
Infantry Regiment, 33d Division, A.E.F., in the Bois-deMalaumont, 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.
 General Orders 87, War Department, 1919
Born: at Marshalltown, Iowa
Home Town: Chicago, Illinois
WALL, WALTER W.
WALKER, JOSEPH
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Joseph
Walker, Captain (Field Artillery), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 76th
Field Artillery, 3d Division, A.E.F., near Blosmes
Village, France, July 15, 1918. Making his way from the
forward observation post through an extremely heavy
shelling, Captain Walker delivered very important
information after telephone communications had been cut
and after he had been severely wounded.
 General Orders No. 44, War Department, 1919
Born: at New York, New York
Home Town: New York, New York
*WALKER, WILLIS J.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Willis J.
Walker, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Salvage Squadron
No. 1, Quartermaster Corps, A.E.F., in connection with
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Walter
W. Wall, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company B, 9th Infantry
Regiment, 2d Division, A.E.F., 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 comrades, 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.
 General Orders No. No. 132, War Department, 1918
Born: at Winlock, Washington
Home Town: Winlock, Washington
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WALLACE, ANTHONY M.
WALLACE, JOSEPH A.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Anthony
M. Wallace, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company E, 60th
Infantry Regiment, 5th Division, A.E.F., 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.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Joseph A.
Wallace, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company D, 361st Infantry
Regiment, 91st Division, A.E.F., near Gesnes, France,
October 3, 1918. While his company was under heavy
shell fire Corporal Wallace 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.
 General Orders No. 59, War Department, 1919
Born: at Russia
Home Town: Bridgeport, Connecticut
 General Orders No. 20, War Department, 1919
Born: at South Harbor, Minnesota
Home Town: Battle Ground, Washington
WALLACE, WILLIAM M.
WALLACE, FRED E.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Fred E.
Wallace, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company F, 119th
Infantry Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F., near St.
Souplet, France, October 17 - 19, 1918. Private First
Class Wallace 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 returned with the
desired information.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Roodhouse, Illinois
Home Town: Roodhouse, Illinois
 General Orders No. 50, War Department, 1919
Born: at Ashe County, North Carolina
Home Town: Othello, North Carolina
*WALLACE, WILLIAM NOBLE
WALLACE, HERBERT E.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Herbert
E. Wallace, Second Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 168th
Infantry Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F., 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 Maribois Farm and in severe hand-to-hand
fighting inflicted severe loss upon the enemy, captured
numerous prisoners, and obtained the information for
which he was sent. On September 22, 1918, he voluntarily
led a second raiding party into Maribois Farm, inflicted
great loss upon the enemy in hand-to-hand fighting,
captured many prisoners, and obtained the desired
information.
 General Orders No. No. 102, War Department, 1918
Born: 10/24/1897 at Darlington, South Carolina
Home Town: Hartsville, South Carolina
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William
M. Wallace, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with
Company E, 120th Infantry Regiment, 30th Division,
A.E.F., near Mazinghein, France, October 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 lives in
attempting to do so.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William
Noble Wallace, First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for
extraordinary heroism while serving with the Sixth
Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F., in action near
St. Etienne, France, October 8, 1918. First Lieutenant
Wallace, with one comrade, while exposed frequently to
direct hostile observation and heavy fire, accomplished an
exceedingly hazardous reconnaissance of the front lines
of his regiment. After having made his reconnaissance,
locating the enemy strong points, and obtaining vitally
important information, First Lieutenant Wallace was
killed by hostile fire, but by the delivery of his careful
notes and sketches to his commander, his mission was
fulfilled.
 General Order No. 15, War Department, 1921
Born: at Indianapolis, Indiana
Home Town: Indianapolis, Indiana
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)
WALLACE, WILLIAM R.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William
R. Wallace, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company G, 109th
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Infantry Regiment, 28th Division, A.E.F., near Baslieux,
Marne, France, September 6, 1918. Although twice
wounded by enemy machine-gun bullets, Sergeant
Wallace continued to lead his platoon forward through
artillery and machine-gun fire. In the hand-to- hand
conflict which followed, eleven of the enemy were killed
or wounded. His devotion to duty was an excellent
example to his command.
 General Orders No. No. 35, War Department, 1920
Born: at Delaware Water Gap, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Delaware Water Gap, Pennsylvania
WALLENMAIER, HERMAN
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Herman
Wallenmaier, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company D, 16th
Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F., near the Argonne
Forest, France, October 9, 1918. Although suffering
painfully from wounds, Private Wallenmaier remained
with his company during the entire action, and then was
evacuated only when ordered to leave by his commanding
officers, being unable to proceed farther because of the
loss of blood.
 General Orders No. 44, War Department, 1919
Born: at Salem, Michigan
Home Town: Valley Town, Montana
machine-gun fire, displaying the utmost fearlessness. This
soldier was in command of his platoon for 11 days of
action, leading his men with marked ability and
conspicuous bravery.
 General Orders 89, War Department, 1919
Born: at New York, New York
Home Town: Utica, New York
WALLIS, JAMES E., JR.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James E.
Wallis, Jr., Captain (Air Service), U.S. Army Air Service,
for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 1st
Army Observation Group, U.S. Army Air Service, A.E.F.,
in the region of Metz, France, September 13, 1918. While
on a reconnaissance under the most adverse weather
conditions, which necessitated flying at an extremely low
altitude, he, with his pilot, penetrated the enemy's territory
to a depth of 25 kilometers. Attacked 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.
 General Orders No. No. 145, War Department, 1918
Born: at East Aurora, New York
Home Town: Cambridge, Massachusetts
*WALLS, OKLA M.
WALLER, LUTHER HILL
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Luther
Hill Waller, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 328th
Infantry Regiment, 82d Division, A.E.F., north of
Vandieres, France, September 15, 1918. After his platoon
had suffered severe losses by machine-gun and artillery
fire during t he advance, Lieutenant Waller reorganized it
and led it in the attack through heavy fire to its objective.
He then exposed himself to heavy artillery fire in order to
bring back wounded men who lay in advance of the line,
having gone out on a reconnaissance to locate flanking
machine-gun positions. He made four trips across the fireswept area to assist the wounded men to shelter.
 General Orders No. No. 53, War Department, 1920
Born: at Montgomery, Alabama
Home Town: Montgomery, Alabama
WALLERIUS, JAMES J.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James J.
Wallerius, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company B, 8th
Machine-Gun Battalion, 3d Division, A.E.F., near
Montfaucon, France, October 8, 1918. When an enemy
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
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Okla M.
Walls, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company C, 101st Field Signal
Battalion, 26th Division, A.E.F., at Marcheville, France,
September 26, 1918. Preparatory to establishing telephone
communication from the leading elements to the rear,
Private Walls voluntarily reconnoitered an area swept by
heavy artillery and machine-gun fire, locating forward
positions in which wires could be strung.
 General Orders No. No. 139, War Department, 1918
Born: at Ringwood, Oklahoma
Home Town: Ringwood, Oklahoma
WALSH, CHARLES H.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles
H. Walsh, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with
Company I, 107th Infantry Regiment, 27th Division,
A.E.F., near Bony, France, September 29, 1918. As a
member of a Lewis gun squad, Private Walsh continued
to advance with his section although severely wounded by
enemy fire. Upon reaching the enemy trenches an intense
enemy machine-gun fire killed or wounded every man of
his squad. Although Private Walsh was again severely
wounded, he continued to operate his Lewis gun until he
collapsed and was carried from the field.
 General Orders No. No. 15, War Department, 1923
Born: at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Home Town: New York, New York
WALSH, FRANK
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Frank
Walsh, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company C, 4th
Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F., near Mont St.
Pere, France, July 22, 1918. After being severely
wounded Private Walsh continued to operate his
automatic rifle throughout the night.
 General Orders No. 32, War Department, 1919
Born: at Benkelman, Nebraska
Home Town: Benkelman, Nebraska
action while serving with Company D, 101st Engineers,
26th Division, A.E.F., in the Belleau Wood, 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 enfilading 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.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Forest Hills, Massachusetts
Home Town: Boston, Massachusetts
*WALSH, JOHN A.
WALSH, HERBERT E.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Herbert
E. Walsh, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company H, 106th Infantry
Regiment, 27th Division, A.E.F., near Ronssoy, France,
September 27 - 29, 1918. On September 27 Sergeant
Walsh assumed command of his company after other
officers and noncommissioned officers had been killed or
wounded and led it forward through heavy fire to its
objective. He then organized his position for defense. He
later made a personal reconnaissance in advance of our
lines and returned with valuable information. The
courageous conduct of this noncommissioned officer was
an important factor in the success of the operations of the
company.
 General Orders No. 60, War Department, 1920
Born: at Long Branch, New Jersey
Home Town: Brooklyn, New York
WALSH, JAMES
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James
Walsh, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company A, 102d Infantry
Regiment, 26th Division, A.E.F., near Marcheville,
France, September 26, 1918. Sergeant Walsh displayed
remarkable coolness, courage and devotion to duty under
terrific shell and machine-gun fire. When surrounded 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.
 General Orders No. 15, War Department, 1919
Born: at Rutland, Vermont
Home Town: Hartford, Connecticut
WALSH, JAMES G.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James G.
Walsh, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John A.
Walsh, First Lieutenant (Corps of Engineers), U.S. Army,
for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with
Company F, 302d Engineers, 77th Division, A.E.F., near
Chevieres, 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.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at New York, New York
Home Town: New York, New York
WALSH, JOHN R.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John R.
Walsh, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Machine-Gun Company, 101st
Infantry Regiment, 26th Division, A.E.F., in the Belleau
Bois, France, October 23, 1918. Private Walsh with
another soldier advanced carrying their machine gun to an
enemy pill box and outflanked the enemy. For two days
and nights without food or water, he remained in the pill
box under heavy artillery and machine-gun fire and
rendered invaluable assistance to the Infantry.
 General Orders No. No. 59, War Department, 1921
Born: at Woburn, Massachusetts
Home Town: Woburn, Massachusetts
*WALSH, MICHAEL J.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Michael
J. Walsh, Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with 165th Infantry
Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F., 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, encouraging his
men by his coolness and courage. He was killed soon
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afterwards in dislodging a sniper, who had been inflicting
many casualties among his men.
 General Orders 87, War Department, 1919
Born: at Scranton, Pennsylvania
Home Town: New York, New York
WALSH, PATRICK
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Patrick
Walsh, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company I, 18th Infantry
Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F., near Seicheprey,
Ansauville sector, France, March 1, 1918. Sergeant Walsh
voluntarily followed 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.
 General Orders No. No. 126, War Department, 1918
Born: at Ireland
Home Town: Detroit, Michigan
WALSH, PRESTON F.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Preston
F. Walsh, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 372d
Infantry Regiment, 93d Division, A.E.F., near Monthois,
France, September 27 to October 7, 1918. As regimental
intelligence officer, First Lieutenant Walsh 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.
 General Orders No. 13, War Department, 1919
Born: at New York, New York
Home Town: New York, New York
WALSH, RICHARD J.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Richard
J. Walsh, First Lieutenant (Dental Corps), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with
Medical Detachment, 303d Engineers (Attached), 78th
Division, A.E.F., near Marg, 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.
 General Orders No. 44, War Department, 1919
Born: at New York, New York
Home Town: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
WALSH, THOMAS F.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Thomas
F. Walsh, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company M, 326th Infantry
Regiment, 82d Division, A.E.F., 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.
 General Orders No. 50, War Department, 1919
Born: at Long Island City, New York
Home Town: Brooklyn, New York
WALSH, THOMAS J.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Thomas
J. Walsh, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company D, 131st Infantry
Regiment, 33d Division, A.E.F., at Bray sur Somme,
France, August 17, 1918. Sergeant Walsh volunteered to
lead a daylight raid on enemy trenches, and was
successful in reaching the objective, capturing machinegun 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, refusing first
aid, until he was ordered back by his commanding officer.
 General Orders 70, War Department, 1919
Born: at Chicago, Illinois
Home Town: Chicago, Illinois
WALSH, WILLIAM J.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William
J. Walsh, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company H, 314th Infantry
Regiment, 79th Division, A.E.F., near Montfaucon,
France, September 27, 1918. While leading a scouting
patrol 300 meters in advance of his company, Corporal
Walsh was fired upon from enemy machine-gun points.
Several of his patrol were wounded, but after carrying one
man to shelter and assisting the others he continued under
heavy fire, locating six machine-gun nests and shooting
the entire crew of one of them.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Minooka, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Lackawanna, New York
WALSHE, ROBERT J.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Robert J.
Walshe, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company A, 110th MachineGun Battalion, 29th Division, A.E.F., near Mallesville
Farm, France, October 23, 1918. Corporal Walshe
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remained with a wounded comrade, and gave him all
possible aid under a severe bombardment of high
explosive and gas shells. He later secured assistance and
carried the wounded soldier to a first aid station.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Baltimore, Maryland
Home Town: Baltimore, Maryland
WALSTON, RAY E.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Ray E.
Walston, Bugler, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company M, 361st Infantry
Regiment, 91st Division, A.E.F., near Gesnes, France,
September 29 to October 3, 1918. Without any thought of
personal danger, Bugler Walston repeatedly carried
messages over ground swept by shell and machine-gun
fire, delivering his messages with the utmost promptness.
 General Orders No. 20, War Department, 1919
Born: at Bradgate, Iowa
Home Town: Colville, Washington
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Arthur L.
Walters, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company B, 2d Ammunition
Train, 2d Division, A.E.F., 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 extinguished
the fire, saving both trucks and ammunition.
 General Orders 81, War Department, 1919
Born: at Wadena, Iowa
Home Town: Wadena, Iowa
*WALTERS, JOHN B. F.
WALTER, HIRAM F.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Hiram F.
Walter, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company E, 142d Infantry
Regiment, 36th Division, A.E.F., near St. Etienne, France,
October 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 location so accurately that it was soon
silenced.
 General Orders 66, War Department, 1919
Born: at Cedar Creek, Missouri
Home Town: Okmulgee, Oklahoma
WALTER, JOHN
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John
Walter, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company K, 115th
Infantry Regiment, 29th Division, A.E.F., near Verdun,
France, October 10, 1918. During an advance on Rechene
Hill, Private Walter, after being shot twice in the
abdomen, captured a machine-gun by killing three of the
enemy.
 General Orders No. 2, War Department, 1919
Born: at Washington, D.C.
Home Town: Germantown, Maryland
WALTERS, ARTHUR L.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John B.
F. Walters, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with
Company F, 167th Infantry Regiment, 42d Division,
A.E.F., in the vicinity of Ancerviller, France, on the night
of May 3 - 4, 1918. While a member of a patrol in "No
Man's Land," Private First Class Walters displayed great
self-sacrifice in refusing aid and continuing to do his duty
after being mortally wounded.
 General Orders No. No. 100, War Department, 1918
Born: at Gadsden, Alabama
Home Town: Gadsden, Alabama
WALTMAN, EMMETT W.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Emmett
W. Waltman, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company F, 4th
Engineers, 4th Division, A.E.F., west of Fismes, France,
August 5, 1918. Corporal Waltman 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-mm. 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.
 General Orders No. No. 145, War Department, 1918
Born: at Rockford, Washington
Home Town: Kellogg, Idaho
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WALTON, ALONZO
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Alonzo
Walton, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Machine-Gun Company, 370th
Infantry Regiment, 93d Division, A.E.F., at Rue Lamcher
and Point D'Amy, France, November 7 - 9, 1918. When
his company had been separated from their food supply
for two days, Private Walton twice volunteered, taking a
machine-gun cart, and under heavy fire located the
kitchen and brought back much-needed food.
 General Orders 64, War Department, 1919
Born: at Normal, Illinois
Home Town: Bloomington, Illinois
WALTON, CHARLES WAYNE
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles
Wayne Walton, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Section No. 635,
Ambulance Service, A.E.F., near Woel, France, October
6, 1918. Private Walton 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 alive.
 General Orders No. No. 127, War Department, 1918
Born: at Woodbury, New Jersey
Home Town: Woodbury, New Jersey
 General Orders No. No. 14, War Department, 1923
Born: at Bridgewood, New Jersey
Home Town: New York, New York
WALTON, ELMER A.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Elmer A.
Walton, Mechanic, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company H, 4th Infantry
Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F., near Mezy, France, July 8,
1918. Mechanic Walton volunteered and carried a
message over territory generally thought impassable
during daylight. He accomplished his mission in spite of
having been wounded and nearly buried by a shell
explosion.
 General Orders No. 32, War Department, 1919
Born: at Martins Ferry, Ohio
Home Town: Martins Ferry, Ohio
WALTON, ROBERT, JR.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Robert
Walton, Jr., First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 328th
Infantry Regiment, 82d Division, A.E.F., at Cornay,
France, October 9 - 10, 1918. After fighting for six hours,
First Lieutenant Walton 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 enemy 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.
 General Orders No. 44, War Department, 1919
Born: at Augusta, Georgia
Home Town: Augusta, Georgia
WALTON, EDWARD A.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edward
A. Walton, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 369th
Infantry Regiment, 93d Division, A.E.F., near Ripont,
Marne, France, September 16, 1918. While acting as
adjutant of the 3d Battalion of his regiment Lieutenant
Walton accompanied the battalion commander on a
personal reconnaissance, advancing 100 meters in
advance of the assaulting lines, where they were met by
heavy enemy machine-gun fire. The battalion commander
received six severe leg wounds; he was carried and
dragged under intense fire to a place of comparative
shelter by Lieutenant Walton, who assisted a member of
the Medical Corps to apply first aid. While so engaged he
himself was wounded. The splendid example of courage
and devotion to duty greatly encouraged and inspired the
men of the regiment.
WARD, FRANK B.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Frank B.
Ward, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company K, 357th Infantry
Regiment, 90th Division, A.E.F., 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.
 General Orders 98, War Department, 1919
Born: at Winfield, Kansas
Home Town: Hardy, Oklahoma
WARD, FRANK G.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Frank G.
Ward, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company D, 1st Engineers, 1st
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Division, A.E.F., at Cantigny, France, May 28, 1918.
Even though his normal duties were as orderly for two
officers, Private Ward volunteered for action, successfully
went into “No Man's Land” and killed a sniper who was
inflicting losses on his detachment, carried messages
through machine-gun and artillery fire, and, although
twice buried in shell craters, he displayed heroic bravery,
coolness, and fearless devotion throughout.
 General Orders No. 99, War Department, 1918
Born: at Washington, D.C.
Home Town: Washington, D.C.
*WARD, GALBRAITH
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Galbraith
Ward, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company M, 306th Infantry
Regiment, 77th Division, A.E.F., near Mont-Notre-Dame,
France, September 10, 1918. Voluntarily accompanying
an officer and enlisted man of his battalion in a search of
the Bois-de-Chandriere for the survivors of a battalion
which had been relieved from its position in the line,
Sergeant War crossed an open field under terrific enemy
fire a distance of 600 yards under constant observation of
the enemy, sought and found several survivors, and led
them back to his own lines. Sergeant Ward was severely
wounded in the performance of this hazardous duty and
died of pneumonia shortly thereafter.
 General Orders No. No. 16, War Department, 1923
Born: at Newport, Rhode Island
Home Town: New York, New York
WARD, GEORGE B.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George
B. Ward, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company D, 119th Infantry
Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F., near Bellicourt, France,
September 29, 1918. When his company was halted by
enemy machine-gun fire, Private Ward rushed the hostile
position and killed one gunner with his bayonet. Later in
the engagement he came upon 20 of the enemy in a
trench. He bayoneted three of these and took the others
prisoners. Private Ward was severely wounded in this
action.
 General Orders No. 44, War Department, 1919
Born: at Fayetteville, North Carolina
Home Town: Fayetteville, North Carolina
WARD, GEORGE BLAIN
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George
Blain Ward, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company A, 118th
Infantry Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F., 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.
 General Orders No. 35, War Department, 1919
Born: at Brickton, North Carolina
Home Town: Easley, South Carolina
WARD, HARRY M.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Harry M.
Ward, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company A, 354th Infantry
Regiment, 89th Division, A.E.F., near Barricourt, France,
November 1, 1918. After his company had reached its
objective and was being subjected to severe fire from an
enemy machine-gun nest, Corporal Ward led his combat
group of three men. and under heavy fire, charged the
enemy position, capturing three guns and 13 prisoners.
 General Orders 87, War Department, 1919
Born: at Plymouth, Illinois
Home Town: Gregory Landing, Missouri
WARD, HERBERT
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Herbert
Ward, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company C, 28th Infantry
Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F., near Berzy- le-Sec,
France, July 19, 1918. After his platoon leader had been
wounded, Sergeant Ward reorganized the platoon under
heavy fire and led it to its objective. He then led forward a
patrol to locate the enemy positions, during which
reconnaissance he was wounded by a machine-gun bullet.
The ball lodged above the right eye. After receiving first
aid he returned to the unit for duty. During a subsequent
attack in the Argonne he was again wounded.
 General Orders No. No. 39, War Department, 1920
Born: at Offutt, Kentucky
Home Town: Paintsville, Kentucky
WARD, JOHN C.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John C.
Ward, First Lieutenant (Chaplain), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 108th
Infantry Regiment, 27th Division, A.E.F., east of
Ronssoy, France, September 29, 1918. During the
operations against the Hindenburg line Chaplain Ward
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 officers, 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.
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 General Orders No. 20, War Department, 1919
Born: at Elmira, New York
Home Town: Buffalo, New York
*WARD, WILLIAM H., JR.
WARD, JOHN M.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John M.
Ward, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Medical Detachment, 314th
Infantry Regiment (Attached), 79th Division, A.E.F., near
Falbas, 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.
 General Orders 89, War Department, 1919
Born: at New York, New York
Home Town: Hoboken, New Jersey
 General Orders No. 21, War Department, 1919
Born: at Auburn, New York
Home Town: Auburn, New York
*WARE, ARTHUR F.
WARD, MAHLON C.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Mahlon
C. Ward, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company F, 108th Infantry
Regiment, 27th Division, A.E.F., near Ronssoy, France,
September 28, 1918. During the operations against the
enemy lines east of Ronssoy Private Ward went out under
heavy shell and machine-gun fire and succeeded in
bandaging and bringing back to our line wounded
soldiers.
 General Orders No. No. 139, War Department, 1918
Born: at Ridgeway, New York
Home Town: Medina, New York
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Arthur F.
Ware, Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary
heroism while serving with the Forty-Ninth Company,
Fifth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F., in action
in the vicinity of Chateau-Thierry, France, on June 6,
1918. Under heavy machine-gun fire, with Sergeant
Raymond C. Cronin, Sergeant Ware attempted to
establish liaison with an adjoining French unit, during
which they were killed.
 General Order No. 101, War Department, 1918
Born: at Des Moines, Iowa
Home Town: Kansas City, Missouri
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)
WARE, JAMES V.
WARD, THOMAS F., JR.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Thomas
F. Ward, Jr., First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 106th
Infantry Regiment, 27th Division, A.E.F., near Bony,
France, September 27, 1918. Severely wounded by enemy
fire, Lieutenant Ward learned that an officer of his
company, Lieutenant Boullee, was seriously wounded and
lying in a shell hole some distance away. Dragging
himself to the side of Lieutenant Boullee, he laboriously
rendered first aid to the latter, who could not be moved on
account of his wounded condition. Refusing to be
evacuated to hospital, Lieutenant Ward chose to remain
with his brother officer. The enemy having recaptured the
territory in which the wounded officers were lying, the
American officers remained concealed in their place of
comparative shelter for 48 hours, when the enemy was
repulsed and the ground regained, when the wounded men
were sent to the rear.
 General Orders No. No. 14, War Department, 1923
Born: at Brooklyn, New York
Home Town: Brooklyn, New York
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William
H. Ward, Jr., First Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company M, 108th
Infantry Regiment, 27th Division, A.E.F., near Ronssoy,
France, September 29, 1918. Although severely wounded,
Sergeant Ward assumed command of his company, after
the company commander had become a casualty,
displaying great gallantry and bravery in leading them
into action. While endeavoring to locate enemy machinegun nests, he was killed.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James V.
Ware, Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with 28th Infantry
Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F., near Exermont, France,
October 5, 1918. His company having been repulsed in an
attack on a strongly organized position, Captain Ware
reformed his company and personally led the 63
remaining members of his company in a second attack
and in the taking of the enemy position for defense
against enemy assault.
 General Orders No. No. 27, War Department, 1920
Born: at Baltimore, Maryland
Home Town: Norfolk, Virginia
WARFIELD, ARTHUR H.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Arthur H.
Warfield, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company B, 47th Infantry
Regiment, 4th Division, A.E.F., at Sergy, France, August
1, 1918, Sergeant Warfield displayed exceptional courage
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and loyalty by remaining in active command of his
section after being wounded twice.
his company commander to so place his guns that they
could be fired with great advantage.
 General Orders No. No. 145, War Department, 1918
Born: at Conway, Massachusetts
Home Town: West Brookfield, Massachusetts
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Oliphant, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Youngstown, Ohio
WARFIELD, WILLIAM J.
WARNER, DONALD D.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William
J. Warfield, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with
Company L, 370th Infantry Regiment, 93d Division,
A.E.F., near Ferme-de-la-Riviere, France, September 28,
1918. Although separated with his platoon from the
company, First Lieutenant Warfield 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.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Donald
D. Warner, First Lieutenant (Air Service), U.S. Army Air
Service, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving
with 96th Aero Squadron, U.S. Army Air Service, A.E.F.,
on September 4, 1918. While on a bombing expedition
with other planes from his squadron First Lieutenant
Warner engaged in a running fight over hostile territory
with a superior number of enemy battle planes, from
Friauville to Lamorville, 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.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Chicago, Illinois
Home Town: Chicago, Illinois
 General Orders No. No. 121, War Department, 1918
Born: at Rochester, New York
Home Town: Swampscott, Massachusetts
WARING, WILLIAM W.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William
W. Waring, First Lieutenant (Air Service), U.S. Army Air
Service, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving
with 11th Aero Squadron, U.S. Army Air Service, A.E.F.,
near Dun-sur-Meuse, France, September 26, 1918.
Deeming it impossible to catch their own formation,
Lieutenant 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 remaining planes seriously
wounded. The wounded man had fallen in a position
which made the control of the machine difficult.
Lieutenant Waring immediately placed his machine
between the enemy formation and the crippled companion
in order to protect it, and continued to fly in this place
until our lines were crossed and the enemy scouts driven
off.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Franklinville, New York
Home Town: Buffalo, New York
WARMAN, JOHN W.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John W.
Warman, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company B, 135th MachineGun Battalion, 37th Division, A.E.F., near Eyne,
Belgium, November 2, 1918. In the face of intense
machine-gun fire Private Warman voluntarily swam the
Scheldt River to obtain information regarding the enemy.
His successful return with the desired information enabled
WARNER, LEO V.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Leo V.
Warner, Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with 8th Machine-Gun
Battalion, 3d Division, A.E.F., near Cunel, France,
October 14, 1918. Captain Warner, accompanied by a
runner, deliberately crossed an open space in order to
draw enemy fire and thereby locate hostile positions,
securing information 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.
 General Orders 89, War Department, 1919
Born: at Loda, Illinois
Home Town: Loda, Illinois
WARREN, CHARLES F.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles
F. Warren, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 18th
Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F., near Exermont,
France, October 5, 1918. Lieutenant Warren led his
platoon forward through artillery and machine-gun fire to
rescue six men who had been cut off from our lines by the
enemy. While crossing an open space his platoon was
fired upon by enemy machine guns. Lieutenant Warren
advanced ahead of his platoon, calling to his men "Follow
me," until he fell wounded by a machine-gun bullet.
 General Orders No. No. 39, War Department, 1920
Born: at Hewitt, Texas
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Home Town: Hewitt, Texas
WARTHEN, BRUCE
WARREN, EDWARD R.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edward
R. Warren, First Lieutenant (Corps of Engineers), U.S.
Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving
with 315th Engineers, 90th Division, A.E.F., near Fey-enHaye, France, September 12, 1918. First Lieutenant
Warren was in command of a platoon of engineers 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 machineguns. 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.
 General Orders No. No. 128, War Department, 1918
Born: at San Antonio, Texas
Home Town: El Paso, Texas
*WARREN, ROBERT F.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Robert F.
Warren, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company E, 60th Infantry
Regiment, 5th Division, A.E.F., near Clery-le-Petit,
France, November 4, 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
bravely continued with his mission until killed.
 General Orders No. 20, War Department, 1919
Born: at Solvay, New York
Home Town: Syracuse, New York
WARREN, RUFUS
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Rufus
Warren, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Headquarters
Company, 360th Infantry Regiment, 90th Division,
A.E.F., near Bantheville, France, November 1, 1918.
Although wounded in the leg and hand, Private Warren
insisted on advancing with his unit. In addition to his
equipment, 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.
 General Orders No. 44, War Department, 1919
Born: at Nacogdoches, Texas
Home Town: Ratcliff, Texas
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Bruce
Warthen, Mechanician, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Battery E, 76th Field
Artillery, 3d Division, A.E.F., near Nervins 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.
 General Orders No. 126, War Department, 1919
Born: at Omaha, Nebraska
Home Town: St. Paul, Minnesota
WASCHER, HAROLD A.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Harold
A. Wascher, Second Lieutenant (Field Artillery), U.S.
Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving
with 122d Field Artillery, 33d Division, A.E.F., near
Nouart, France, November 5, 1918. While commanding
an observation party Second Lieutenant Wascher
established a post well in advance of the infantry, and
despite the severe fire to which be was subjected, he set
up and maintained telephone communications. While thus
engaged he was severely wounded by machine-gun fire.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Champaign, Illinois
Home Town: St. Cloud, Minnesota
WASHA, JAMES J.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James J.
Washa, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company F, 131st Infantry
Regiment, 33d Division, A.E.F., near Chipilly Ridge,
France, August 9, 1918. Exposing himself to heavy
artillery and machine-gun fire, Sergeant Washa singlehanded 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.
 General Orders 71, War Department, 1919
Born: at Chicago, Illinois
Home Town: Chicago, Illinois
WASILEWSKI, JOSEPH
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Joseph
Wasilewski, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with
Company A, 114th Infantry Regiment, 29th Division,
A.E.F., 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
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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.
 General Orders No. 35, War Department, 1919
Born: at Russia
Home Town: Passaic, New Jersey
WASKIEWIC, JOSEPH
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Joseph
Waskiewic, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company A, 11th
Machine-Gun Battalion, 4th Division, A.E.F., near Boisde-Brieulles, France, October 9 - 13, 1918. As a runner
between company and battalion headquarters Private
Waskiewic 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 performance of
his duties.
 General Orders 87, War Department, 1919
Born: at Thorndike, Massachusetts
Home Town: New Bedford, Massachusetts
*WASS, LESTER S.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Lester S.
Wass, Captain, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary
heroism while serving with the Fifth Regiment (Marines),
2d Division, A.E.F., in action in Bois-de- Belleau, France,
June 11, 1918, and near Vierzy, France, July 18, 1918. In
the Bois-de-Belleau, when all the officers of his company
had become casualties, Captain Wass 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.
 General Order No. 71, War Department, 1919
Born: at Gloucester, Massachusetts
Home Town: Gloucester, Massachusetts
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)
WATERHOUSE, JOHN R.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John R.
Waterhouse, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with
Company H, 132d Infantry Regiment, 33d Division,
A.E.F., near Bois-de-Chaume, France, October 8, 1918.
Showing utter disregard for personal danger, Private First
Class Waterhouse 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.
 General Orders 71, War Department, 1919
Born: at Fort Wayne, Indiana
Home Town: Chicago, Illinois
*WATERS, FLOYD E.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Floyd E.
Waters, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Headquarters Company, 9th
Infantry Regiment, 2d Division, A.E.F., 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.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Susquehanna, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Susquehanna, Pennsylvania
WATERS, JAMES L.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James L.
Waters, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company C, 131st Infantry
Regiment, 33d Division, A.E.F., near Gressaire Woods,
France, August 9, 1918. Showing utter disregard for
personal danger, Corporal Waters 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.
 General Orders 71, War Department, 1919
Born: at Waukegan, Illinois
Home Town: Antioch, Illinois
WATERS, TALIESIN
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Taliesin
Waters, Second Lieutenant (Field Artillery), U.S. Army,
for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with
107th Field Artillery, 28th Division, A.E.F., 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 administering aid to 36
wounded men, Lieutenant Waters helped carry them to a
place of safety.
 General Orders 7, War Department, 1919
Born: at Nanticoke, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Nanticoke, Virginia
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*WATKINS, EUGENE G.
*WATKINS, GEORGE F.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Eugene
G. Watkins, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company K, 315th
Infantry Regiment, 79th Division, A.E.F., 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.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George
F. Watkins, Second Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 165th
Infantry Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F., during the
storming of the heights north of the River Ourcq, near
Villers-sur-Fere, France, July 23, 1918. Second
Lieutenant Watkins was an example of courage and
soldierly fortitude. He was continually with the foremost
elements of his platoon in the most dangerous areas it had
to occupy, both during the advance and during the
maintenance of the position gained. His platoon was
almost annihilated and he himself was killed.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at New York, New York
Home Town: Bristol, Pennsylvania
 General Orders No. No. 132, War Department, 1918
Born: at Boston, Massachusetts
Home Town: Springfield, Massachusetts
WATKINS, FERRE C.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Ferre C.
Watkins, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with
Company E, 356th Infantry Regiment, 89th Division,
A.E.F., near Pouilly, France, November 4, 1918.
Lieutenant Watkins, after having voluntarily performed
similar missions of night patrol on the three preceding
nights, displayed exceptional courage and initiative when
he again voluntarily led a patrol whose mission it was to
penetrate the enemy lines, force its way to the Meuse
River and report upon the condition of the bridge at
Pouilly, France. While penetrating the line of the enemy
outposts, they were subjected to heavy enemy fire, at
which time nearly half of the patrol was killed or
wounded. Lieutenant Watkins, before returning to his
post, recovered all of the wounded and obtained
information vital to the plans of the division.
 Decorations U.S. Army, Supplement II, 1939
Born: at Bloomington, Illinois
Home Town: Bloomington, Illinois
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Homer
Watkins, Major (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with 326th Infantry
Regiment, 82d Division, A.E.F., 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
protecting the flank. On October 14 and 15 he advanced
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, suffering intense pain, until he was ordered to
the rear. His fortitude and bravery furnished an inspiring
example to his men.
 General Orders 89, War Department, 1919
Born: at Carroll County, Georgia
Home Town: Atlanta, Georgia
WATKINS, LEWIS
WATKINS, GEORGE
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George
Watkins, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company D, 135th MachineGun Battalion, 37th Division, A.E.F., near Cierges,
France, September 27 - 28, 1918. After being thrice
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 to his
section as soon as his wounds had been dressed.
 General Orders 89, War Department, 1919
Born: at East Liverpool, Ohio
Home Town: East Liverpool, Ohio
WATKINS, HOMER
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Lewis
Watkins, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company A, 350th
Machine-Gun Battalion, 92d Division, A.E.F., near Eply,
France, November 4, 1918. Private First Class Watkins
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 exceptional 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.
 General Orders No. No. 139, War Department, 1918
Born: at Illinois
Home Town: Ullin, Illinois
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WATRES, LAURENCE H.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Laurence
H. Watres, Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 108th
Machine-Gun Battalion, 28th Division, A.E.F., near
Baslieux, France, September 5, 1918. Under heavy enemy
machine-gun fire, Captain Watres took command of
Company D, 109th Infantry, which was without officers
and was greatly disorganized in a position to his rear. He
led the company, together with some of his own men to
the attack, killing a number of the enemy, taking others
prisoners, and capturing several machine gun nests.
 General Orders No. 130, War Department, 1919
Born: at Scranton, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Scranton, Pennsylvania
WATSON, RAY E.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Ray E.
Watson, Second Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 317th
Infantry Regiment, 80th Division, A.E.F., 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.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Webb City, Missouri
Home Town: Joplin, Missouri
WATTS, KENNETH
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Kenneth
Watts, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company B, 360th Infantry
Regiment, 90th Division, A.E.F., at Andevanne, France,
November 2, 1918. Sent with another runner from
battalion headquarters to deliver a message to a front line
company, Private Watts made his way through the enemy
fire and when his comrade was wounded, delivered the
message, then he rescued his wounded companion,
carrying him under heavy fire to a dressing station. He
then returned to duty.
 General Orders 98, War Department, 1919
Born: at Barnes City, Iowa
Home Town: Barnes City, Iowa
*WAY, PENNINGTON H.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to
Pennington H. Way, Second Lieutenant (Air Service),
U.S. Army Air Service, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with 96th Aero Squadron, U.S. Army
Air Service, A.E.F., 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.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Home Town: St. Davids, Pennsylvania
*WEAR, EUGENE W.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Eugene
W. Wear, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary
heroism while serving with the Forty-Ninth Company,
Fifth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F., in action
on June 6, 1918, in the vicinity of Chateau-Thierry,
France. With a private, Corporal Wear went into an open
field under heavy shell and machine-gun fire and
succeeded in bandaging and carrying back to our lines a
wounded comrade.
 General Order No. 101, War Department, 1918
Born: at Beaver Meadows, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Hazelton, Pennsylvania
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)
*WEATHERMAN, HUGH
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Hugh
Weatherman, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Battery C, 5th Field
Artillery, 1st Division, A.E.F., 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.
 General Orders 74, War Department, 1919
Born: at Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Home Town: Beaman, Iowa
WEAVER, CHARLES H.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles
H. Weaver, Second Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with
Company C, 26th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division,
A.E.F., near Soissons, France, July 19, 1918. When
severely wounded Second Lieutenant Weaver refused to
leave his command, but led it forward under heavy fire
until its objective was reached.
 General Orders No. No. 132, War Department, 1918
Born: at East Liverpool, Ohio
Home Town: Sebring, Ohio
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WEAVER, JESSE FRANK
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Jesse
Frank Weaver, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company C, 117th
Infantry Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F., 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 enabled his
comrades to capture the gun. He was evacuated when the
objective was reached.
 General Orders No. 50, War Department, 1919
Born: at Finger, Tennessee
Home Town: Finger, Tennessee
Cierges, France, October 4, 1918. The assault battalion,
7th Infantry, having been halted by heavy machine-gun
and artillery fire, Major Weaver personally placed four
machine guns and the 1-pounder in position and directed
their fire in close cooperation with the Infantry. In
performing this act Major Weaver was forced to cross
three times an area exposed to heavy machine-gun fire, in
which no less than 50 men had been previously killed or
wounded. His heroic efforts enabled the Infantry to
advance and insured the success of this operation.
 General Orders No. No. 35, War Department, 1920
Born: at Louisville, Kentucky
Home Town: Louisville, Kentucky
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross w/OLC (WWII)
WEAVERLING, HAROLD
 General Orders No. 15, War Department, 1919
Born: at St. Joseph, Missouri
Home Town: Concordia, Kansas
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Harold
Weaverling, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company E, 28th
Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F., south of
Soissons, France, July 18 - 21, 1918. On July 18 Sergeant
Weaverling assumed command of his company after all
officers had been killed or wounded and led it to the day's
objective and consolidated the position taken. On July 19
he was wounded and rendered unconscious. After
regaining consciousness at the aid station he returned to
his company and again assumed command of it and later
of the 2d battalion in the final operations near Berzy-leSec. The success of his organization was in a measure due
to the devotion to duty and brilliant leadership of this
noncommissioned officer.
WEAVER, WILLIAM D.
 General Orders No. No. 39, War Department, 1920
Born: at Tatesville, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Kearney, Pennsylvania
WEAVER, ROSS E.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Ross E.
Weaver, First Lieutenant (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 102d
Infantry Regiment (Attached), 26th Division, A.E.F., at
Marcheville, September 26, 1918. Lieutenant Weaver
showed complete disregard of personal safety by
remaining with the foremost elements and administering
aid to the wounded throughout the day under constant
artillery bombardment and direct machine-gun and rifle
fire from the enemy.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William
D. Weaver, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Medical Detachment, 30th
Infantry Regiment (Attached), 3d Division, A.E.F., 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 hesitating for the
heaviest fire. He volunteered and remained with the unit
which relieved his regiment and continued his work with
the new unit from July 24 to 27.
 General Orders No. 32, War Department, 1919
Born: at Charleston, West Virginia
Home Town: Charleston, West Virginia
WEAVER, WILLIAM G.
(First Award)
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William
G. Weaver, Major (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 8th
Machine-Gun Battalion, 3d Division, A.E.F., near
*WEBB, HARRY L.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Harry L.
Webb, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 115th
Infantry Regiment, 29th Division, A.E.F., 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 Montague, the right combat group of his
platoon being disorganized by artillery fire and several
men killed and wounded, he displayed exceptional
gallantry in reorganizing the remainder of his platoon and
in reestablishing 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.
 General Orders No. 2, War Department, 1919
Born: at Baltimore, Maryland
Home Town: Bel Air, Maryland
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WEBB, JOHN R.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John R.
Webb, Second Lieutenant (Armor), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 301st
Tank Battalion, Tank Corps, A.E.F., near Bellicourt,
France, September 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.
 General Orders No. 32, War Department, 1919
Born: at Santa Barbara, California
Home Town: Tulsa, Oklahoma
WEBB, MILTON C.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Milton C.
Webb, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Medical
Detachment, 124th Field Artillery (Attached), 33d
Division, A.E.F., near Romagne, France, November 1,
1918. Wounded while administering aid to other men
during shell fire, Private Webb remained on duty in
disregard of his own injury.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Birmingham, Alabama
Home Town: East St. Louis, Illinois
September 14, 1918. Although severely wounded,
Sergeant 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.
 General Orders No. 46, War Department, 1919
Born: at New York, New York
Home Town: New York, New York
WEBER, JOHN F.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John F.
Weber, First Lieutenant (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 311th
Infantry Regiment (Attached), 78th Division, A.E.F., near
Vieville-en-Haye, France, September 29, 1918,
Chevieres, France, October 15, 1918, and Grand Pre,
France, October 25, 1918. On September 29 and the
following days, Lieutenant Weber remained at his aid
station under shell and machine-gun fire, giving medical
aid and directing the evacuation of the wounded. On
October 15 he established an unprotected aid station and
though slightly gassed he continued to give first aid to the
wounded and direct their evacuation. On October 25,
Lieutenant Weber left his battalion in support and
continued to the town of Grand-Pre, where he established
an aid station, keeping on with his work through heavy
bombardment of the town.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Florence, New Jersey
Home Town: South Amboy, New Jersey
WEBER, NICKLOUS
WEBBER, GEORGE B.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George
B. Webber, First Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Machine-Gun
Company, 132d Infantry Regiment, 33d Division, A.E.F.,
near Brieulles, France, October 8, 1918. When it appeared
evident that his forces would give way under the pressure
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 remained for two days.
He refused evacuation while suffering from a severe
gassing, until he finally collapsed under the strain.
 General Orders No. 32, War Department, 1919
Born: at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Chicago, Illinois
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Nicklous
Weber, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company K, 325th Infantry
Regiment, 82d Division, A.E.F., 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.
 General Orders No. 46, War Department, 1919
Born: at Waterloo, Iowa
Home Town: Waterloo, Iowa
*WEBSTER, HARRISON B.
WEBER, BENJAMIN S.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Benjamin
S. Weber, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company D, 307th Infantry
Regiment, 77th Division, A.E.F., at Fond-de-Vas, France,
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Harrison
B. Webster, Major (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 47th
Infantry Regiment (Attached), 4th Division, A.E.F., near
Bois-de-Bruilles, France, September 26 to October 12,
1918. After seeing that his personnel was functioning
properly, Major Webster went fearlessly to positions in
the front lines. When stretcher bearers were unable to
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handle the large number of casualties, he personally took
a light German wagon to the front lines 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.
 General Orders 74, War Department, 1919
Born: at Castine, Maine
Home Town: Castine, Maine
WEBSTER, TILLMAN
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Tillman
Webster, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Machine-Gun Company, 371st
Infantry Regiment, 93d Division, A.E.F., 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
lying mortally wounded in a shell hole.
 General Orders No. 46, War Department, 1919
Born: at Alexandria, Louisiana
Home Town: Alexandria, Louisiana
*WEBSTER, WILLARD M.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Willard
M. Webster, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 106th
Infantry Regiment, 27th Division, A.E.F., near Ronssoy,
France, September 29, 1918. Lieutenant Webster received
a painful wound in the face shortly after leading his
company to the attack, but he refused to be evacuated
until he suffered additional wounds, which eventually
caused his death.
 General Orders 70, War Department, 1919
Born: at Houston, Texas
Home Town: New York, New York
WEED, EARL H.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Earl H.
Weed, First Lieutenant (Chaplain), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 16th
Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F., near Soissons,
France, July 19 - 22, 1918. Chaplain Weed displayed
exceptional bravery in passing through open fields under
heavy fire to the front lines to render first aid and to cheer
the wounded.
 General Orders No. No. 125, War Department, 1918
Born: at Wilton, Iowa
Home Town: Berkeley, California
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 life if he
moved, he signaled the tank and made his escape.
 General Orders No. 46, War Department, 1919
Born: at Brooklyn, New York
Home Town: Montclair, New Jersey
WEEKS, MODY A.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Mody A.
Weeks, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company F, 7th Engineers, 5th
Division, A.E.F., near Brieulles, France, November 3,
1918. Private Weeks showed extraordinary daring and
nerve in helping place cables across the River Meuse for a
pontoon bridge and later in placing cables across the Eat
Canal for the same purpose. The position was under direct
observation of German machine-gunners and snipers.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Pharas, Alabama
Home Town: Crews Depot, Alabama
*WEEKS, YAUMAN Z.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Yauman
Z. Weeks, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company F, 118th
Infantry Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F., near Bellicourt,
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, captured 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.
 General Orders No. No. 133, War Department, 1918
Born: at Moorehead City, North Carolina
Home Town: Colleton, South Carolina
WEEMS, GEORGE H.
WEED, NEWELL P.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Newell P.
Weed, Captain (Armor), U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Tank Corps, A.E.F.,
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George
H. Weems, Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with
Machine-Gun Company, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d
Division, A.E.F., at Vaux, France, July 1 - 2, 1918. In
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command of Machine-Gun Company, 9th Infantry,
Captain Weems personally took charge of his advanced
positions and manned captured enemy machine guns on
an exposed flank of the battalion. By his coolness and
daring in fearlessly exposing himself to the enemy fire in
order that he might personally direct he fire of his guns,
he succeeded in breaking down the counterattack of the
enemy upon the exposed flank of his battalion.
1st Pursuit Group, U.S. Army Air Service, A.E.F., near
Mangiennes and Reville, France, September 16, 1918.
Amid terrific antiaircraft and ground machine-gun fire
First Lieutenant Wehner descended, attacked, and
destroyed 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.
 General Orders No. No. 14, War Department, 1928
Born: at Southside, Tennessee
Home Town: Dickson, Tennessee
 General Orders No. No. 138, War Department, 1918
Born: 9/20/1895 at Roxbury, Massachusetts
Home Town: Everett, Massachusetts
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (WWI)
WEEMS, JAMES F.
*WEIGEL, ROY
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James F.
Weems, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company E, 117th Infantry
Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F., 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 seriously
wounded, and delivered the message, thereby facilitating
the destruction of machine-gun nests which were
hindering the advance. After returning with the answer, he
insisted upon walking to the dressing station.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Roy
Weigel, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company E, 16th Infantry
Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F., near St. Mihiel, France,
September 12, 1918. Sergeant Weigel showed entire
disregard for his own safety in making several attempts 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.
 General Orders No. 50, War Department, 1919
Born: at Greene County, Tennessee
Home Town: Greenville, Tennessee
 General Orders No. No. 129, War Department, 1918
Born: at Calhoun County, Illinois
Home Town: St. Louis, Missouri
WEIK, IRVING C.
*WEHNER, JOSEPH FRANK
(First Award)
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Joseph
Frank Wehner, First Lieutenant (Air Service), U.S. Army
Air Service, for extraordinary heroism in action while
serving with 27th Aero Squadron, 1st Pursuit Group, U.S.
Army Air Service, A.E.F., near Rouvres, France,
September 15, 1918. While on a mission First Lieutenant
Wehner found an enemy patrol of eight machines
attacking 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.
 General Orders No. No. 138, War Department, 1918
Born: 9/20/1895 at Roxbury, Massachusetts
Home Town: Everett, Massachusetts
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross w/OLC (WWI)
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Irving C.
Weik, First Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company I, 363d
Infantry Regiment, 91st Division, A.E.F., near
Waereghem, Belgium, October 31, 1918. Sergeant Weik
on two occasions passed through an uncut wire
entanglement, enfiladed 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
terrific fire of the enemy, but he succeeded in enabling his
company to go forward and clean out the opposing
machine-gun nest.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at San Francisco, California
Home Town: Oakland, California
WEIMER, HERMAN H.
*WEHNER, JOSEPH FRANK
(Second Award)
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross (First Oak Leaf Cluster)
is presented to Joseph Frank Wehner, First Lieutenant
(Air Service), U.S. Army Air Service, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with 27th Aero Squadron,
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Herman
H. Weimer, Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 131st
Infantry Regiment, 33d Division, A.E.F., near the Boisde-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
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by his battalion commander, he returned to his company
as soon as his wounds had been dressed.
 General Orders No. 46, War Department, 1919
Born: at Galena, Illinois
Home Town: Chicago, Illinois
WEIMER, JOHN SAMUEL
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John
Samuel Weimer, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company M, 47th
Infantry Regiment, 4th Division, A.E.F., near the Vesle
River, France, August 10, 1918. While on outpost duty,
Private Weimer learned that a soldier from another
organization was lying wounded in a shell hole 200 yards
away. With another member of his squad Private Weimer
voluntarily went through machine-gun and sniper fire, and
carried the wounded man to shelter.
 General Orders 81, War Department, 1919
Born: at Waxahachie, Texas
Home Town: Mt. Pleasant, Texas
*WEINE, WILLIAM F.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William
F. Weine, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 125th
Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., near the Cierges
River, France, July 31, 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.
 General Orders No. No. 2, War Department, 1931
Born: at Alpena, Michigan
Home Town: Alpena, Michigan
WEINER, DANIEL J.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Daniel J.
Weiner, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company G, 38th Infantry
Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F., near Mezy, France, July
15 - 19, 1918. Private Weiner displayed the utmost
devotion 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.
 General Orders 95, War Department, 1919
Born: at New York, New York
Home Town: Brooklyn, New York
WEINMAN, GLEN G.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Glen G.
Weinman, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company M, 16th
Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F., south of
Soissons, France, July 20, 1918. Corporal Weinman
carried an important message through heavy artillery and
machine-gun fire calling for reinforcements and
ammunition. Notwithstanding the fact that two previous
runners had been killed, he carried out hit mission. His
individual gallantry contributed materially to the success
of the operation.
 General Orders No. No. 35, War Department, 1920
Born: at Columbus, Ohio
Home Town: Columbus, Ohio
WEIS, ANTHONY J.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Anthony
J. Weis, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Medical Detachment, 103d
Infantry Regiment (Attached), 26th Division, A.E.F., at
Marcheville, France, September 26, 1918. Private Weis
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.
 General Orders No. 50, War Department, 1919
Born: at Hammond, Indiana
Home Town: Hammond, Indiana
WEISS, FRED R.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Fred R.
Weiss, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Battery F, 21st Field
Artillery, 5th Division, A.E.F., 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 ammunition to safety, despite the
danger from explosion and increased enemy shell fire.
 General Orders No. 21, War Department, 1919
Born: at Russia
Home Town: Chicago, Illinois
WEITZENBERG, GEORGE
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George
Weitzenberg, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company A, 2d
Antiaircraft Machine-Gun Battalion, A.E.F., at Neuvilly,
France, September 25, 1918. Sergeant Weitzenberg
voluntarily ran through violent enemy shellfire 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.
 General Orders No. No. 128, War Department, 1918
Born: at Germany
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Home Town: Brooklyn, New York
*WELKER, THOMAS B.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Thomas
B. Welker, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company B, 146th Infantry
Regiment, 37th Division, A.E.F., 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.
 General Orders No. 50, War Department, 1919
Born: at Danville, Ohio
Home Town: Akron, Ohio
WELLES, HALLACK, JR.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Hallack
Welles, Jr., First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 104th
Infantry Regiment, 26th Division, A.E.F., near
Bouresches, France, July 20, 1918. Lieutenant Welles was
seriously wounded in exposing himself to enemy
machine-gun fire in order to locate the source. He
nevertheless refused to be evacuated but continued in the
advance with his men, inspiring them by his bravery.
 General Orders 89, War Department, 1919
Born: at New York, New York
Home Town: Brookline, Massachusetts
WELLING, HANK
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Hank
Welling, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 316th
Infantry Regiment, 79th Division, A.E.F., near
Montfaucon, France, September 27, 1918. After being
severely wounded in the side, Lieutenant Welling refused
to be evacuated, but continued to lead his platoon in the
attack. Throughout the afternoon and evening he
remained with his men, inspiring them by his courage and
fortitude in spite of intense pain, it being necessary to
carry him when a temporary withdrawal of the line was
made.
 General Orders 98, War Department, 1919
Born: at Trenton, New Jersey
Home Town: Trenton, New Jersey
*WELLS, EDWARD L.
(First Award)
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edward
L. Wells, Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with 2d Machine-Gun
Battalion, 1st Division, A.E.F., near Buzancy, France,
July 21, 1918. When the advancing lines were checked by
the fire of numerous enemy machine gun, Lieutenant
Wells skillfully directed the placing of one of his machine
guns and silenced the hostile guns. While the line was
being consolidated this officer, with another,
reconnoitered beyond the left flank, which was being
swept by enfilading fire. Locating a German machine gun,
he put it out of action by well- =aimed shots from a rifle
which he was then carrying. He then pushed on farther,
accompanied by a soldier, captured a prisoner and
discovered a nest of 8 enemy machine-guns located in a
trench, whereupon with great daring he brought up a
section of guns and opened up an annihilating fire which
dispersed the enemy with many casualties.
 General Orders No. No. 53, War Department, 1920
Born: at Charleston, South Carolina
Home Town: Charleston, South Carolina
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross w/OLC (WWI)
*WELLS, EDWARD L.
(Second Award)
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross (First Oak Leaf Cluster)
is presented to Edward L. Wells, Captain (Infantry), U.S.
Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving
with 2d Machine-Gun Battalion, 1st Division, A.E.F.,
near Exermont, France, October 4, 1918. When the attack
was held up by heavy machine gun fire, Captain Wells
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 location 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.
 General Orders No. No. 53, War Department, 1920
Born: at Charleston, South Carolina
Home Town: Charleston, South Carolina
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (WWI)
WELLS, FLOYD H.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Floyd H.
Wells, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company M, 326th Infantry
Regiment, 82d Division, A.E.F., 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.
 General Orders No. 50, War Department, 1919
Born: at Jolley, Iowa
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Home Town: Chester, Iowa
company against a machine-gun that was checking the
advance, killed the crew, and captured the gun.
WELLS, JOHN T.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John T.
Wells, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company E, 119th Infantry
Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F., near Bellicourt, France,
September 29, 1918. Wounded at the start of an advance,
Sergeant Wells continued in command of his platoon;
and, engaging in hand-to-hand fighting, bayoneted three
Germans and captured several others. He displayed
marked personal bravery, leading his platoon ably until
forced to retire because of loss of blood from his wound.
 General Orders 81, War Department, 1919
Born: at Watha, North Carolina
Home Town: Watha, North Carolina
WELSCH, THEODORE P.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Theodore
P. Welsch, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Battery A, 10th Field
Artillery, 3d Division, A.E.F., near St. Eugene, France,
July 15, 1918. Engaged in maintaining liaison between
the Artillery and the Infantry, Private Welsch was
wounded in the arm while carrying an important message.
He completed his mission, however, before securing firstaid treatment and immediately afterwards returned to
duty.
 General Orders No. 44, War Department, 1919
Born: at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Newark, Ohio
WELSH, EDWARD J.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edward
J. Welsh, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company D, 311th Infantry
Regiment, 78th Division, A.E.F., near Grand Pre, France,
October 19, 1918. After having received seven machinegun wounds Sergeant Welsh refused to go to the dressing
station, remaining with his company and rendering
valuable aid to both his platoon and company
commander.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Freehold, New Jersey
WENDELS, ANTHONIE
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Anthonie
Wendels, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company K, 9th Infantry
Regiment, 2d Division, A.E.F., near Soissons, France,
July 18, 1918. Private Wendels went forward ahead of his
 General Orders No. 46, War Department, 1919
Born: at Holland
Home Town: Ridgewood, New Jersey
WENELL, CARL O.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Carl O.
Wenell, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Medical Detachment, 151st
Field Artillery (Attached), 42d Division, A.E.F., at
Pannes, France, September 21, 1918. Private Wenell
displayed the highest bravery and self-sacrificing spirit by
voluntarily 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 shell-swept street, he made a careful
reconnaissance for any other casualties which might have
been overlooked.
 General Orders No. No. 128, War Department, 1918
Born: at Minneapolis, Minnesota
Home Town: Minneapolis, Minnesota
*WERNER, BERNARD
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Bernard
Werner, Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary
heroism while serving with the Forty-Third Company,
Fifth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F., in action
at Chateau-Thierry, France, June 6, 1918. Killed in action,
Sergeant Werner gave the supreme proof of the
extraordinary heroism which will serve as an example to
hitherto untried troops.
 General Order No. 110, War Department, 1918
Born: at Switzerland
Home Town: Detroit, Michigan
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)
*WERNER, GEORGE
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George
Werner, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company H, 305th Infantry
Regiment, 77th Division, A.E.F., 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 increased
fire from the enemy, but they courageously crawled 25
yards further toward the hostile positions and succeeded
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in carrying back the wounded man, through the machinegun fire, to our lines.
 General Orders 89, War Department, 1919
Born: at Albany, New York
Home Town: Albany, New York
WESCOTT, ALLEN P.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Allen P.
Wescott, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company G, 311th Infantry
Regiment (Attached from Troop C, 2d Cavalry), 78th
Division, A.E.F., 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 the Aire River in so doing.
After guiding 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.
 General Orders No. 15, War Department, 1919
Born: at Portland, Maine
Home Town: North Castine, Maine
Private First Class Wessel performed his duties as a
runner under heavy shell fire three days and nights
without rest, and when the relay stations between the
battalion and regimental posts of command had been
wiped out he continued to carry messages the entire
distances between the two posts.
 General Orders No. No. 130, War Department, 1918
Born: at Boston, Massachusetts
Home Town: West Hartford, Connecticut
WESSELHOEFT, CONRAD
(First Award)
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Conrad
Wesselhoeft, First Lieutenant (Medical Corps), U.S.
Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving
with 102d Infantry Regiment (Attached), 26th Division,
A.E.F., during the Aisne-Marne offensive, France, July 18
- 26, 1918. Lieutenant Wesselhoeft, despite intense
machine-gun and artillery fire, courageously established
an operated his aid stations close to the front lines. On
July 18, 1918, when the infantry retired, he maintained his
aid station in advance of our own front lines, refused to
leave the wounded unattended, and remained with them
until the lines were reestablished.
 General Orders No. No. 3, War Department, 1935
Born: at Wilmington, North Carolina
Home Town: Boston, Massachusetts
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross w/OLC (WWI)
WESSELHOEFT, CONRAD
*WESCOTT, IRA L.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Ira L.
Wescott, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company M, 126th Infantry
Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., near Juvigny, France,
August 28 - 30, 1918. Sergeant Wescott, as second in
command, accompanied a small combat 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
command and immediately reorganized the patrol,
holding the captured position despite a severe harassing
fire from the enemy, until relief came.
 General Orders 66, War Department, 1919
Born: at Byron Center, Michigan
Home Town: Grandville, Michigan
(Second Award)
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross (First Oak Leaf Cluster)
is presented to Conrad Wesselhoeft, Captain (Medical
Corps), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action
while serving with 102d Infantry Regiment (Attached),
26th Division, A.E.F., near Verdun, France, November 8,
1918. Captain Wesselhoeft went forward, 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 until nightfall, when he brought the
wounded man to our lines.
 General Orders No. 23, War Department, 1919
Born: at Wilmington, North Carolina
Home Town: Boston, Massachusetts
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (WWI)
WEST, BRODIE
WESSEL, LEONARD H. F.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Leonard
H. F. Wessel, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with
Company K, 114th Infantry Regiment, 29th Division,
A.E.F., near Verdun, France, October 12 - 14, 1918.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Brodie
West, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company A, 119th Infantry
Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F., near Bellicourt, France,
September 29, 1918. When his automatic squad had
become lost from the platoon in a heavy smoke barrage,
Corporal West advanced alone upon a machine-gun nest,
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which was firing directly from the front, silenced the gun,
and returned to our lines with 37 prisoners.
 General Orders No. 50, War Department, 1919
Born: at Wayne County, North Carolina
Home Town: Pikeville, North Carolina
*WEST, CARROLL B.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Carroll
B. West, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company B, 12th MachineGun Battalion, 4th Division, A.E.F., near the Bois-desOgons, France, September 30, 1918, and October 2, 1918.
Sergeant West displayed exceptional courage and
leadership in leading 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.
 General Orders 66, War Department, 1919
Born: at Lakemills, Wisconsin
Home Town: Milton Junction, Wisconsin
WEST, HEDFORD
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Hedford
West, Mechanic, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company M, 137th Infantry
Regiment, 35th Division, A.E.F., near Montrebeau
Woods, France, September 29, 1918. Seeing a comrade
lying wounded in advance of our lines, Mechanic West
left a shell hole and exposing himself to heavy machinegun fire, went into the open, and assisted by another
soldier, carried the wounded man back to safety.
 General Orders 71, War Department, 1919
Born: at Ogallah, Kansas
Home Town: Salina, Kansas
*WEST, HENRY
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Henry
West, Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary
heroism while serving with the Forty-Seventh Company,
Fifth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F., 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
performance of this self-sacrificing act.
 General Order No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Ware, Massachusetts
Home Town: Watertown, Massachusetts
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)
WEST, HENRY ARTHUR
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Henry
Arthur West, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with
Company L, 117th Infantry Regiment, 30th Division,
A.E.F., near Molain, France, October 17, 1918. With
another soldier, Private First Class West 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 successfully.
 General Orders 81, War Department, 1919
Born: at Riverton, Iowa
Home Town: Riverton, Iowa
WEST, JAMES H.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James H.
West, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company F, 167th Infantry
Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F., near Ancerviller, France,
March 4, 1928. Sergeant West 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.
 General Orders No. 126, War Department, 1919
Born: at Cherokee County, Alabama
Home Town: Hokes Bluff, Alabama
WEST, JOHN ALBERT
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John
Albert West, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for
extraordinary heroism while serving with the Sixth
Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F., in action near
Blanc Mont Ridge, France, October 2 - 5, 1918. Second
Lieutenant West voluntarily led a reconnaissance 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.
 General Order No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Cincinnati, Ohio
Home Town: Cincinnati, Ohio
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)
WEST, JOHN E.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John E.
West, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company F, 115th Infantry
Regiment, 29th Division, A.E.F., near Verdun, France,
October 8 - 16, 1918, in the Bois-de-Consenvoye on
October 8, and the Bois-de-Grande Montagne on October
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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 soldier led a
detachment against a strongly protected enemy machinegun nest and successfully took the position under heavy
fire.
 General Orders No. 2, War Department, 1919
Born: at Belle Haven, Virginia
Home Town: Baltimore, Maryland
WEST, ROBERT JOHN
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Robert
John West, Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 11th
Infantry Regiment, 5th Division, A.E.F., at Liny-devantDun 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, Lieutenant Colonel West 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.
 General Orders No. No. 143, War Department, 1918
Born: at Leavenworth, Kansas
Home Town: Leavenworth, Kansas
WESTERGREN, HARRY ORMAN
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Harry
Orman Westergren, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for
extraordinary heroism while serving with the
Headquarters Company, Fifth Regiment (Marines), 2d
Division, A.E.F., in action near St. Etienne, France,
October 4 - 6, 1918. Private Westergren, a runner,
displayed exceptional courage in volunteering to carry
important messages over terrain constantly swept by
machine-gun and shell fire.
 General Order No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Clearfield, Kansas
Home Town: Emporia, Kansas
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)
WESTERVELT, EDGAR C.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edgar C.
Westervelt, Second Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 26th
Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F., near Soissons,
France, July 18 - 21, 1918. Unaided Second Lieutenant
Westervelt reconnoitered enemy machine-gun positions.
On July 19, 1918, with a small party he crossed an area
swept by fire and demolished several machine-gun nests
that were holding up the advance.
 General Orders No. No. 132, War Department, 1918
Born: at Grand Island, Nebraska
Home Town: Lincoln, Nebraska
WESTFALL, ALBERT C.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Albert C.
Westfall, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company G, 107th Infantry
Regiment, 27th Division, A.E.F., near St. Souplet, France,
October 18, 1918. Undaunted by terrific machine-gun
fire, Corporal Westfall went out into the open and rescued
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 continuously raked by enemy machine-gun
fire.
 General Orders No. 44, War Department, 1919
Born: at Scranton, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Oneonta, New York
WESTON, STEPHEN J.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Stephen
J. Weston, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company I, 47th
Infantry Regiment, 4th Division, A.E.F., near Bois-deBrieulles, 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.
 General Orders No. 46, War Department, 1919
Born: at Waterbury, Connecticut
Home Town: Waterbury, Connecticut
WESTPHAL, ARTHUR E.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Arthur E.
Westphal, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 7th
Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F., near Fossoy,
France, July 15, 1918. In command of a Stokes mortar
detachment, Lieutenant Westphal displayed marked
coolness and leadership under intense enemy shell fire in
so operating his guns as to stop the advance of the
Germans and prevent their crossing the Marne.
 General Orders 95, War Department, 1919
Born: at England
Home Town: West Newton, Massachusetts
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WETZEL, HENRY W.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Henry W.
Wetzel, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company F, 127th
Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., 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 machine-gun and shell fire.
 General Orders 66, War Department, 1919
Born: at Shawano, Wisconsin
Home Town: Shawano, Wisconsin
WHALEN, JAMES
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James
Whalen, First Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company D, 28th
Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F., near Cantigny,
France, May 28, 1918. During an enemy counterattack
Sergeant Whalen led a small group forward to a shell hole
about 50 yards in front of his company position. Although
wounded, he kept an automatic rifle in action. At this new
position he assisted in breaking up the enemy attack.
 General Orders No. No. 39, War Department, 1920
Born: at Reading, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Reading, Pennsylvania
wounded. On August 5, at St. Martin, after having been
knocked down by the explosion of a shell and while under
severe shell and machine-gun fire, he displayed
exceptional coolness and devotion to duty in rendering
surgical attention to others who had been wounded by the
same shell.
 General Orders No. 99, War Department, 1918
Born: at New Hampshire
Home Town: Springfield, Massachusetts
*WHEATON, HOMER J.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Homer J.
Wheaton, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company G, 101st Infantry
Regiment, 26th Division, A.E.F., at Chavignon, Chermin
des Dames sector, France. During a heavy bombardment
on the morning of February 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-sacrifice, ran to and picked
up the grenade in an effort to cast it out of the danger area
before it exploded. It exploded, however, before he could
throw it away, and he was fatally wounded, dying shortly
thereafter.
 General Orders No. 88, War Department, 1918
Born: at Pompey, New York
Home Town: Worcester, Massachusetts
WHEDON, HERBERT S.
*WHALEY, WELLMON P.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Wellmon
P. Whaley, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company F, 4th
Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F., 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.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Herbert
S. Whedon, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company B, 102d
Infantry Regiment, 26th Division, A.E.F., at Marcheville,
France, September 26, 1918. During an intermittent
barrage lasting for two hours Sergeant Whedon placed his
men in the best shelter available, but himself remained in
observation, refusing to take coyer from terrific artillery
fires. He was twice buried by exploding shells while
succoring wounded.
 General Orders No. 32, War Department, 1919
Born: at White Castle, Louisiana
Home Town: White Castle, Louisiana
 General Orders No. No. 145, War Department, 1918
Born: at Madison, Connecticut
Home Town: Madison, Connecticut
WHEAT, HARRY R.
*WHEELER, AFTON E.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Harry R.
Wheat, Captain (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 125th
Infantry Regiment (Attached), 32d Division, A.E.F.,
August 1 - 6, 1918, from Sergy to Mont St. Martin,
France, between the Ourcq and Vesle Rivers. During the
attack on August 1, 1918, Captain Wheat went forward
with the first wave and established a dressing station in an
advanced position to render immediate aid to the
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Afton E.
Wheeler, Ordnance Sergeant, U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with
Salvage Squadron No. 1, Quartermaster Corps, A.E.F., in
connection with military operations against an armed
enemy near Bezu 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 their proximity to a pile of
salvaged German high explosive 155-millimeter shells,
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Ordnance Sergeant Wheeler 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
themselves. 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.
 General Orders No. No. 142, War Department, 1918
Born: at Somerville, Massachusetts
Home Town: Cambridge, Massachusetts
WHEELER, FREDERICK COLLINS
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Frederick
Collins Wheeler, First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for
extraordinary heroism while serving with the Eightieth
Company, Sixth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division,
A.E.F., in action on June 5, 1918, near Bouresches,
France. First Lieutenant Wheeler was conspicuous 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.
 General Order No. 119, War Department, 1918
Born: at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)
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.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Boston, Massachusetts
Home Town: Scranton, Pennsylvania
WHIPPLE, COLUMBUS
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to
Columbus Whipple, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company H, 47th
Infantry Regiment, 4th Division, A.E.F., near Bazoches,
France, August 7, 1918. Private Whipple crossed the
Vesle River in the face of enemy fire and rescued a
drowning comrade in the deep, swift current of the
stream.
 General Orders No. No. 147, War Department, 1918
Born: at Adair, Arizona
Home Town: Snowflake, Arizona
WHEELER, MARTIN L.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Martin L.
Wheeler, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with
Company M, 100th Infantry Regiment, 28th Division,
A.E.F., near Conde-en-Brie, France, July 14 - 15, 1918.
Although being wounded and refusing medical aid,
Lieutenant Wheeler, realizing that his platoon was almost
entirely surrounded by the enemy and was suffering
heavy losses, ordered his men to crawl one by one
through a small opening in the woods that he had just
discovered and which was not yet covered by enemy fire.
Taking several rifles and ammunition, he placed himself
in an advantageous position and covered the withdrawal
of his men until he himself was entirely surrounded by the
enemy. In so doing, he was again wounded but succeeded
in accomplishing his mission. His coolness, courage, and
utter disregard of his own personal danger were a source
of great inspiration to his men.
 General Orders No. No. 2, War Department, 1932
Born: at Glen Burn, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Moscow, Pennsylvania
WHEELOCK, FRANK R.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Frank R.
Wheelock, Captain (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 313th
Infantry Regiment (Attached), 79th Division, A.E.F., near
Malancourt, France, September 26 - 30, 1918. Working in
WHISENANT, HERBERT W.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Herbert
W. Whisenant, Second Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army,
for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with
16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F., near
Soissons, France, July 18, 1918. While advancing with his
platoon, Lieutenant Whisenant, after he was so severely
wounded that he was unable 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.
 General Orders No. 44, War Department, 1919
Born: at Kyle, Texas
Home Town: Austin, Texas
WHITAKER, DANIEL J.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Daniel J.
Whitaker, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company D, 6th Infantry
Regiment, 5th Division, A.E.F., near Fontaines, France,
November 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.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Lancaster, South Carolina
Home Town: Pageland, South Carolina
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WHITAKER, DEWEY A.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Dewey
A. Whitaker, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with
Company I, 28th Infantry Regiment, 2d Division, A.E.F.,
at Cantigny, France, May 28, 1918. Private Whitaker
exposed himself to direct fire of the enemy machine guns
while going in advance of the lines to assist a wounded
comrade to shelter.
 General Orders No. No. 39, War Department, 1920
Born: at Spartanburg, South Carolina
Home Town: Greenville, South Carolina
WHITAKER, JESSE L.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Jesse L.
Whitaker, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company L, 23d
Infantry Regiment, 2d Division, A.E.F., near St. Etiennea-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.
 General Orders No. 46, War Department, 1919
Born: at Paris, Missouri
Home Town: Paris, Missouri
WHITCOMB, CECIL B.
(First Award)
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Cecil B.
Whitcomb, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Headquarters
Company, 145th Infantry Regiment, 37th Division,
A.E.F., near Montfaucon, France, September 26 - 28,
1918. Attached to the regimental intelligence section of
the 145th Infantry, Sergeant Whitcomb, with several men
of his section, accompanied the first attacking wave of the
regiment on September 26. Losing contact temporarily
with the assaulting wave on account of a smoke barrage,
he halted momentarily and upon resuming the advance
encountered enemy machine-gun and sniper fire near a
swale in the Bois-de-Montfaucon. Leaving his men in a
place of safety, Sergeant Whitcomb discovered an enemy
machine-gun nest which covered a bridge across the
swale. He captured several unarmed enemy soldiers and
an officer; the latter he forced to return to the machinegun nest and to deliver to him the gun crews, a number of
men, as well as several enemy snipers who had been
inflicting heavy casualties upon his men; this action
permitting the Infantry to advance without further heavy
losses.
 General Orders No. No. 16, War Department, 1923
Born: at Somerset, New York
Home Town: East Cleveland, Ohio
WHITCOMB, GEORGE
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George
Whitcomb, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company B, 9th MachineGun Battalion, 3d Division, A.E.F., 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.
 General Orders No. 26, War Department, 1919
Born: at Malta, Montana
Home Town: Helena, Montana
WHITE, AMBROSE F.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Ambrose
F. White, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 38th
Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F., at La Franquette
Farm, France, July 22, 1918. While Lieutenant White's
unit was in close contact with the enemy, a spy circulated
a report that the company had been ordered to withdraw.
Those who thus retired were shot down by the enemy.
During the disorder that followed, Lieutenant White
fearlessly reorganized the platoon under close-range
enemy fire. Due to his heroic example, the men of his
platoon held their ground and repulsed the strong enemy
attack which followed.
 General Orders No. No. 22, War Department, 1920
Born: at Virginia City, Virginia
Home Town: Bluefield, West Virginia
*WHITE, DONALD W.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Donald
W. White, Second Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 23d
Infantry Regiment, 2d Division, A.E.F., 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 killed
at the head of his platoon just before the last machine-gun
was put out of action.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Antigo, Wisconsin
Home Town: Manitowoc, Wisconsin
WHITE, EDWARD R.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edward
R. White, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
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in action while serving with Company I, 115th Infantry
Regiment, 29th Division, A.E.F., 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, killing four and capturing six of the enemy.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Salisbury, Maryland
Home Town: Salisbury, Maryland
WHITE, JESS
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Jess
White, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company D, 317th Infantry
Regiment, 80th Division, A.E.F., 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 continued
to direct his squad until completely exhausted from loss
of blood.
 General Orders No. No. 37, War Department, 1918
Born: at Charleston, West Virginia
Home Town: Chelyan, West Virginia
WHITE, JOHN B.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John B.
White, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Medical Detachment, 28th
Infantry Regiment (Attached), 1st Division, A.E.F.,
during three nights at Cantigny, France, on May 28 - 31,
1918. Private White 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.
 General Orders No. No. 109, War Department, 1918
Born: at Washington County, Tennessee
Home Town: Miligan College, Tennessee
WHITE, LOUIS D.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Louis D.
White, First Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company E, 137th
Infantry Regiment, 35th Division, A.E.F., near Baulny,
France, September 28, 1918. First Sergeant White
volunteered to carry a message to the rear through heavy
artillery fire to obtain ammunition and reinforcements.
That mission accomplished, he learned that his captain,
the only officer 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 line until the
Division was relieved.
 General Orders No. 59, War Department, 1919
Born: at Hutchinson, Kansas
Home Town: Hutchinson, Kansas
WHITE, LYMAN
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Lyman
White, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company H, 119th Infantry
Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F., near Bellicourt. France,
September 29, 1918. When, with three other men,
Sergeant White encountered a German patrol which
outnumbered them five to one, he ordered his companions
to keep the enemy down with fire from their Lewis 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.
 General Orders 81, War Department, 1919
Born: at Fayetteville, North Carolina
Home Town: Salemburg, North Carolina
*WHITE, NATHANIEL C.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Nathaniel
C. White, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with
Company F, 370th Infantry Regiment, 93d Division,
A.E.F., at Vauxaillon, France, September 19, 1918.
Private White, while acting as company runner, exposed
himself constantly to intense enemy machine-gun and
artillery fire and was killed while in the performance of
his duty.
 General Orders No. 44, War Department, 1919
Born: at Tallulah, Louisiana
Home Town: Chicago, Illinois
WHITE, RICHARD J.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Richard
J. White, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company H, 101st Infantry
Regiment, 26th Division, A.E.F., near Vaux, France, July
10 - 11, 1918. His patrol having withdrawn to our own
lines after an encounter with a superior enemy patrol,
corporal White voluntarily went out in advance of our
lines, and under heavy machine- gun fire brought back a
wounded member of the patrol who had been left lying
near the enemy wire.
 General Orders No. No. 4, War Department, 1935
Born: at Cork, Ireland
Home Town: East Boston, Massachusetts
WHITE, RICHARD G.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Richard
G. White, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
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extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 16th
Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F., near Soissons,
France, July 18, 1918. First Lieutenant White led his
platoon through intense machine-gun and artillery fire,
destroying machine-guns that were causing heavy losses
on an exposed flank, and remaining in command of his
platoon until twice severely wounded.
 General Orders No. 15, War Department, 1919
Born: at Marion, South Carolina
Home Town: Charleston, South Carolina
Infantry Regiment, 78th Division, A.E.F., near Fermedes-Loges, France, October 19, 1918. When the position
his company held was enfiladed and communication to
the rear cut off, First Sergeant White volunteered to carry
a message to the battalion 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.
 General Orders 81, War Department, 1919
Born: at Ocean Grove, New Jersey
Home Town: Ocean Grove, New Jersey
WHITE, RICHARD J.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Richard
J. White, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 113th
Infantry Regiment, 29th Division, A.E.F., near Ravine-deMolleville, north of Samogneux, France, October 15,
1918. First Lieutenant White 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 machinegun fire, approached within 50 yards of the machine-gun
nests and carried the wounded officer to shelter.
 General Orders No. No. 130, War Department, 1918
Born: at Creston, Iowa
Home Town: Creston, Iowa
*WHITE, WALTER D.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Walter D.
White, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company B, 309th Infantry
Regiment, 78th Division, A.E.F., near the Bois-desLoges, 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 return, he was killed by a rain of machine-gun
bullets. His conduct served as an inspiration to other
runners.
 General Orders 78, War Department, 1919
Born: at Byron, New York
Home Town: Byron, New York
WHITE, THOMAS M.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Thomas
M. White, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company D, 306th
Machine-Gun Battalion, 77th Division, A.E.F., near Toter
Manns 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 continuous 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.
 General Orders 81, War Department, 1919
Born: at Stepney, Connecticut
Home Town: New York, New York
WHITE, TRACY S.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Tracy S.
White, First Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company B, 311th
*WHITE, WILBERT WALLACE
(First Award)
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Wilbert
Wallace White, Second Lieutenant (Air Service), U.S.
Army Air Service, for extraordinary heroism in action
while serving with 147th Aero Squadron, 1st Pursuit
Group, U.S. Army Air Service, A.E.F., in the regions of
Etain and Chambley, France, September 14, 1918. While
protecting three allied observation planes in the region of
Etain, Lieutenant White was attacked by three Halberstadt
fighters. He engaged them immediately, successfully
fighting them off and leading them all away from the
observation planes, which were thus permitted to carry on
their work unmolested. While returning home he dived
through a cloud to attack an enemy balloon near
Chambley, bringing it down in flames. Two Fokker scouts
then attacked him; and, although he was alone, with
intrepid courage he attacked the first Fokker head on,
shooting until it went down into a vertical dive out of
control. Pulling up sharply, he fired a long burst at the
second Fokker as it went over him, putting it to
immediate flight.
 General Orders 71, War Department, 1919
Born: 5/1/1889 at New York, New York
Home Town: New York, New York
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*WHITE, WILBERT WALLACE
(Second Award)
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross (First Oak Leaf Cluster)
is presented to Wilbert Wallace White, Second Lieutenant
(Air Service), U.S. Army Air Service, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with 147th Aero
Squadron, 1st Pursuit Group, U.S. Army Air Service,
A.E.F., near Toul, France, October 10, 1918. Lieutenant
White was in command of a patrol of four planes, which
was attacked by five German Fokkers. He attacked the
enemy plane which was hard pressing a new pilot. The
German Fokker had gotten 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
German Fokker, both crashing to earth, 500 meters below.
 General Orders 71, War Department, 1919
Born: 5/1/1889 at New York, New York
Home Town: New York, New York
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (WWI)
WHITE, WILLIAM P.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William
P. White, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company D, 165th Infantry
Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F., 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 swiftest 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.
 General Orders No. 59, War Department, 1919
Born: at New York, New York
Home Town: New York, New York
WHITED, HOMER
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Homer
Whited, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company D, 167th Infantry
Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F., near Ancerviller, France,
March 4, 1918. Corporal Whited was a member of a
patrol of five men which encountered an enemy patrol of
eleven men, which it attacked and routed, taking two
prisoners.
 General Orders No. 126, War Department, 1919
Born: at Cedar Blend, Alabama
Home Town: Bessemer, Alabama
WHITEHEAD, FRANK
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Frank
Whitehead, Captain, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary
heroism while serving with the Fifth Regiment (Marines),
2d Division, A.E.F., 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.
 General Order No. 35, War Department, 1919
Born: at Camden, New Jersey
Home Town: Chelsea, Massachusetts
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)
WHITEHEAD, LEWIS E.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Lewis E.
Whitehead, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Machine-Gun
Company, 310th Infantry Regiment, 78th Division,
A.E.F., at St. Juvin, France, October 16, 1918. Sergeant
Whitehead, then corporal, after giving first aid to his
platoon leader, who had been wounded, took command of
the platoon and led it in an attack in the face of
concentrated enemy artillery and machine-gun fire,
reaching the objective and effectively protecting the
exposed flank of the assaulting battalion with his two
guns.
 General Orders No. 35, War Department, 1919
Born: at Elmira, New York
Home Town: Elmira, New York
WHITEMAN, RALPH A.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Ralph A.
Whiteman, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company D, 312th
Infantry Regiment, 78th Division, A.E.F., at Grand Pre,
France, October 18, 1918. When his detachment had
become disorganized by sniper and machine-gun fire,
Sergeant Whiteman, without regard for personal danger,
reorganized his command, and by his gallant example led
his men against the enemy machine-gun position,
capturing it and bringing the gun back to our lines.
 General Orders 98, War Department, 1919
Born: at Williamsport, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Clearfield, Pennsylvania
*WHITING, CHARLES W.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles
W. Whiting, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Headquarters
Company, 308th Infantry Regiment, 77th Division,
A.E.F., near Barbonval, France, September 10, 1918.
Private Whiting had charge of maintaining a telephone
line from Barbanvale to Blanzy. The line was under direct
observation of the enemy, and the appearance of a
lineman was the immediate occasion for shelling by the
enemy with field artillery and one-pounders. Private
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Whiting stuck to his work repairing break after break,
until he was mortally wounded by the enemy shell fire.
 General Orders No. 32, War Department, 1919
Born: at Avon, Massachusetts
Home Town: Avon, Massachusetts
 General Orders No. 126, War Department, 1919
Born: at New York, New York
Home Town: New York, New York
WHITNEY, LE ROY F.
WHITING, CLINTON L.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Clinton
L. Whiting, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with
Company A, 308th Infantry Regiment, 77th Division,
A.E.F., near La Harazee, France, September 26 - 28,
1918. During the advance in the Argonne Forest,
Lieutenant Whiting exposed himself 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 Binarville.
 General Orders 87, War Department, 1919
Born: at Elizabeth, New Jersey
Home Town: Brooklyn, New York
WHITMAN, GUY
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Guy
Whitman, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with
Company F, 127th Infantry Regiment, 32d Division,
A.E.F., near Gesnes, France, October 4 - 20, 1918. During
this period, Private Whitman, although many runners had
been shot down, repeatedly volunteered and carried
messages through heavy enemy barrages, successfully
accomplishing his work and thereby saving the lives of
many of his comrades.
 General Orders 87, War Department, 1919
Born: at Shawano, Wisconsin
Home Town: Shawano, Wisconsin
WHITMAN, WALTER MONTIETH
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Walter
Montieth Whitman, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 325th
Infantry Regiment, 82d Division, A.E.F., 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 personally led his men into action. Always on the
firing line, he led four attacks under heavy fire from
artillery, 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 valiant and successful combat.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Le Roy
F. Whitney, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company M, 108th
Infantry Regiment, 27th Division, A.E.F., near St.
Souplet, France, October 17, 1918. Voluntarily carrying
messages under heavy shell and machine-gun fire,
Corporal Whitney displayed great bravery and gallantry.
In one instance he completed the mission of a runner who
had been wounded and returned with very important
information as to where the barrage would fall.
 General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
Born: at Auburn, New York
Home Town: Auburn, New York
*WHITNEY, RALPH L.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Ralph L.
Whitney, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company C, 112th MachineGun Battalion, 29th Division, A.E.F., near Montagne,
France, October 15, 1918. During an attack, Private
Whitney was tireless in his efforts to bring food and water
to his comrades. On October 8 he captured 13 Germans
without assistance and without regard to his personal
safety. Later, while aiding a wounded comrade he was
severely wounded.
 General Orders No. 32, War Department, 1919
Born: at Detroit, Michigan
Home Town: Ann Arbor, Michigan
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