The 32D
'Red Arrow' Veteran Association
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Distinguished
Service Cross Recipients from the 32D "Red Arrow" Division during
World War I |
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Read here of the deeds of these brave heroes and do not forget
them!
The names which are preceded by an asterisk denote posthumous
awards.
There were at least 275
Soldiers from the 32D ‘Red Arrow’ Division who were decorated with
the Distinguished Service Cross (DSC) during WWI, 57 of those were awarded posthumously. One Soldier was
decorated with two DSCs during WWI, SGT Michael Castura.
The
Distinguished Service Cross is our Nation’s second highest decoration for heroism,
second only to the Medal of Honor. The DSC was established by Act of Congress 9
July 1918 (amended by act of 25 July 1963). The DSC is awarded to a person who,
while serving in any capacity with the Army, distinguished himself or herself
by extraordinary heroism not justifying the award of a Medal of Honor; while
engaged in an action against an enemy of the United States; while engaged in
military operations involving conflict with an opposing or foreign force; or
while serving with friendly foreign forces engaged in an armed conflict against
an opposing Armed Force in which the United States is not a belligerent party.
The act or acts of heroism must have been so notable and have involved risk of
life so extraordinary as to set the individual apart from their comrades. The
DSC is equivelant to the Navy Cross and the Air Force Cross.
Aamot, Arthur
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company D, 126th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 29, 1918
Citation:
The
Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Arthur Aamot, Sergeant, U.S. Army,
for extraordinary heroism in action near Juvigny, France, August 29, 1918.
Sergeant Aamot had sought cover in a shell hole, after a difficult advance in
the face of heavy machine-gun fire, when he observed distress signals from a
tank nearby, on which concentrated artillery and machine-gun fire was being
directed by the enemy. Leaving his shelter, Sergeant Aamot proceeded through
the fire to the tank, where he found a wounded man, whom he courageously
carried to safety.
General Orders No. 44, W.D., 1919
Born: at Shelly, Minnesota
Home Town: Saco, Montana
Adelsperger, Earl
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company C, 125th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 9, 1918
Citation:
The
Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Earl Adelsperger, Sergeant, U.S.
Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Gesnes, France, October 9, 1918.
In charge of a reconnaissance patrol, Sergeant Adelsperger led his command far
into enemy lines, until he encountered intense flanking machine gun fire.
Having guided his men to cover, he continued to advance alone, until he
discovered the source of the enemy fire, after which he returned to his men,
and started back to our lines. On the return he stopped and assisted a badly
wounded man, picking him up and carrying him to safety, at the same time
guiding his patrol in safety to the lines.
General Orders 64, W.D., 1919
Born: at Tiffin, Ohio
Home Town: Carey, Ohio
Adler, Nick
Wagoner, U.S. Army
Supply Company, 120th Field Artillery, 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 8 - 20, 1918
Citation:
The
Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Nick Adler, Wagoner, U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action near St. Gilles, south of Fismes, France,
August 8 - 20, 1918. Through the operations near the Vesle River, covering a
period of 12 days, Wagoner Adler delivered hot meals to the firing battery at
great personal risk due to enemy shell fire. The battery position and all roads
leading to them were subject to frequent enemy fire, but this soldier on every
occasion delivered the meals to the battery without delay.
General Orders No. No. 139, W.D., 1918
Born: at Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Home Town: Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Anderson, Richard C.
Private, U.S. Army
Company M, 125th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 31, 1918
Citation:
The
Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Richard C. Anderson, Private, U.S.
Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Sergy, France, July 31, 1918.
Assisted by another soldier, Private Anderson rescued a wounded comrade from
within 100 feet of the enemy line, dragging him back to safety, through
annihilating machine-gun fire.
General Orders 81, W.D., 1919
Born: at Manistique, Michigan
Home Town: Manistique, Michigan
*Andrykowski, Victor
Private, U.S. Army
Company G, 125th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 31 - August 3, 1918
Citation:
The
Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Victor Andrykowski, Private, U.S.
Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Courmont and St. Martin, France,
July 31 - August 3, 1918. Throughout the battle to force passage of the Ourcq
River and capture the heights beyond, Private Andrykowski, a stretcher bearer,
worked day and night, evacuating wounded under heavy artillery and machine-gun
fire. On August 3, under violent shell fire opposite Mont St. Martin, he made
repeated trips between the firing line and the dressing station until he was
killed by a shell.
General Orders No. 20, W.D., 1919
Born: at Poland
Home Town: Saginaw, Michigan
Anthony, Clem
Private, U.S. Army
Company L, 128th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 30, 1918
Citation:
The
Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Clem Anthony, Private, U.S. Army,
for extraordinary heroism in action near Juvigny, north of Soissons, France,
August 30, 1918. When a retirement had been ordered, Private Anthony was the
last to leave his post, fearlessly exposing himself to fire from machine guns
and snipers to bring in a wounded soldier, together with his automatic rifle
and ammunition. Throughout the engagement his conduct under fire furnished an
example of coolness and courage to his comrades.
General Orders No. 20, W.D., 1919
Born: at Kansas City, Kansas
Home Town: Newaygo, Michigan
*Armijo, Marcus B.
Private, U.S. Army
Company C, 125th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 5, 1918
Citation:
The
Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Marcus B. Armijo, Private, U.S.
Army, for extraordinary heroism in action north of Mont St. Martin, south of
the Vesle River, near Fismes, France, August 5, 1918. While his company was
under a heavy barrage fire, Private Armijo was hit by a shell and both his legs
blown off. Private Armijo lifted himself up on his elbow and rolled and smoked
cigarettes. By this display of nerve he conveyed to his comrades an
unconquerable spirit of fearlessness, pluck, and will power.
General Orders No. No. 116, W.D., 1918
Born: at Rincon, New Mexico
Home Town: El Paso, Texas
Arpin, Edmund P.
First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army
128th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 7, 1918
Citation:
The
Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edmund P. Arpin, First Lieutenant
(Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Gesnes, France,
October 7, 1918. First Lieutenant Arpin volunteered to lead and led a platoon
of forty-one men in an attack on Hill 269. Although all but four became
casualties, this small group, under the leadership of Lieutenant Arpin,
continued on its mission, took the hill, and held it for some time without hope
of reinforcements.
General Orders No. No. 47, W.D., 1921
Born: at Grand Rapids, Wisconsin
Home Town: Grand Rapids, Wisconsin
Austermann, Richard W.
Second Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army
128th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 8, 1918
Citation:
The
Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Richard W Austermann, Second
Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near
Fismes, France, August 8, 1918. Lieutenant Austermann collected several groups
of disorganized men from different companies, organized a patrol, and, advancing
across a creek, so deployed his men as to pour a cross fire on enemy
machine-gun nests. Observing other nests then out of range, he led a volunteer
squad and cleaned out three more machine-gun nests. Lieutenant Austermann
continued with the squad and put out of action three more nests.
General Orders No. No. 143, W.D., 1918
Born: at Waukesha, Wisconsin
Home Town: Loyal, Wisconsin
*Austin, Edwin
Private, U.S. Army
Company F, 127th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 30, 1918
Citation:
The
Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edwin Austin, Private, U.S. Army,
for extraordinary heroism in action near Roncheres, France, July 30, 1918.
Private Austin volunteered to go out in advance of our front lines and bring
back wounded, who had been left there when his company
was with-drawn. He made two trips, under heavy fire, bringing back wounded with
the aid of another soldier, but was killed by machine-gun fire when he went out
for the third time.
General Orders 66, W.D., 1919
Born: at Tavining, Michigan
Home Town: Shawano, Wisconsin
Bank, Carl
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company K, 126th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 28, 1918
Citation:
The
Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Carl Bank, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action near Juvigny, north of Soissons, France, August
28, 1918. Though he was severely wounded by machine-gun fire, Sergeant Banks
continued to lead his platoon throughout the attack until his company reformed,
and an emergency no longer existed.
General Orders No. No. 139, W.D., 1918
Born: at Auburn, Indiana
Home Town: Lowell, Michigan
Barlow, Francis A.
First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army
125th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 31, 1918
Citation:
The
Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Francis A. Barlow, First Lieutenant
(Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near the Ourcq
River, France, July 31, 1918. Lieutenant Barlow was severely wounded in the
passage of the Ourcq River and the capture of the heights beyond, but continued
in command of his company. When another officer of his company was wounded, he
attempted to carry him to a place of safety, but was physically unable to do
so. Although repeatedly urged to go to the rear, he continually refused and
remained in command of the company until it was ordered to withdraw.
General Orders No. 46, W.D., 1919
Born: at Edmore, Michigan
Home Town: Cheboygan, Michigan
Barrow, Charles L.
First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army
120th Machine-Gun Battalion, 42d Div., A.E.F. (must
be either 120th MGB, 32d Div., or 150th MGB, 42d Div.)
Date of Action: July 30 & 31, 1918
Citation:
The
Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles L. Barrow, First Lieutenant
(Infantry), U.S. Army, for Extraordinary heroism in action northeast of
Chateau-Thierry, France, July 30 & 31, 1918. Acting as leader of a platoon,
First Lieutenant Barrow stimulated his men by his heroic conduct to success
until incapacitated by a second wound.
General Orders No. No. 4, W.D., 1927
Born: at Houston, Texas
Home Town: Austin, Texas
Bascom, Robert
Private, U.S. Army
Company E, 127th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 19, 1918
Citation:
The
Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Robert Bascom, Private, U.S. Army,
for extraordinary heroism in action near Badricourt, Alsace, France, July 19,
1918. During an enemy raid on a platoon sector, Private Bascom, although
wounded three times by shell fragments, carried a message through artillery
barrages to the company headquarters and returned with reinforcements. He did
not accept first aid until after the raid had been repulsed.
General Orders No. No. 22, W.D., 1920
Born: at Rochester, New York
Home Town: Portland, Oregon
Beattie, Morse N. B.
Private First Class, U.S. Army
Sanitary Detachment, 126th Infantry Reg. (Attached), 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 31, 1918
Citation:
The
Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Morse N. B. Beattie, Private First
Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Cierges, France,
July 31, 1918. Voluntarily leaving shelter Private First Class Beattie crossed
an open field, subjected to heavy machine-gun and artillery fire, to give first
aid to wounded soldiers. His heroic action saved the lives of the wounded men.
General Orders 71, W.D., 1919
Born: at Wayland, Michigan
Home Town: Kalamazoo, Michigan
Beck, Charles L.
Private, U.S. Army
Company M, 126th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 14, 1918
Citation:
The
Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles L. Beck, Private, U.S.
Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Romagne, France, October 14,
1918. In an attack on Cote Dame Marie the 126th Infantry was held up, owing to
intense machine-gun fire and grenades. Private Beck volunteered as a member of
a combat patrol, which cut through the enemy lines, captured 10 machine guns,
killed or captured 15 of the enemy, and forced a large number to surrender,
clearing the Cote Dame Marie of the enemy, thus enabling the regiment to
continue their advance.
General Orders No. 21, W.D., 1919
Born: at Brownstown, Indiana
Home Town: Westphalia, Indiana
Becker, Edward
First Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company L, 128th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 30 and October 8, 1918
Citation:
The
Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edward Becker, First Sergeant, U.S.
Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Juvigny, France, August 30, 1918,
and in the Argonne Forest, France, October 8, 1918. During the attack on
Juvigny, when all the officers in his company had been wounded, Sergeant Becker
immediately took command of the company and led them in the attack. After the engagement
he supervised and assisted in the work of clearing the field of wounded,
working under incessant machine-gun and artillery fire. In the Argonne Woods,
October 8, when the advance of his organization was held up by cleverly
concealed enemy machine guns, Sergeant Becker, with an officer, exposed himself
to the enemy fire while reconnoitering the enemy positions. As a result of
their observations the company was successfully disposed with only three
casualties.
General Orders 98, W.D., 1919
Born: at Sparta, Wisconsin
Home Town: Sparta, Wisconsin
Bell, Frank J.
Private, U.S. Army
Company A, 128th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 6, 1918
Citation:
The
Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Frank J. Bell, Private, U.S. Army,
for extraordinary heroism in action near Gesnes, France, October 6, 1918.
Private Bell, while acting as a runner, repeatedly volunteered to take the
place of other runners who had become exhausted, and delivered messages under
severe enemy artillery and machine-gun fire. On the night of October 6, while
on an important mission, he received a painful wound in the hand. He,
nevertheless, continued on and delivered his message. On his return to
battalion headquarters, he refused to be evacuated, dressed the wound himself,
and continued in the capacity of runner.
General Orders 95, W.D., 1919
Born: at White Earth, Minnesota
Home Town: Chicago, Illinois
Bell, William B.
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company I, 125th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 31, 1918
Citation:
The
Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William B. Bell, Corporal, U.S.
Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Cierges, France, July 31, 1918.
When his company was held up by severe machine-gun fire from the right flank,
Corporal Bell voluntarily went out in front of our lines and carried a wounded
comrade to cover and administered first aid.
General Orders 81, W.D., 1919
Born: at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Keno, Michigan
*Beloungea, William A.
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company M, 125th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 31, 1918
Citation:
The
Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William A. Beloungea, Corporal,
U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action northeast of Chateau-Thierry,
France, July 31, 1918. With the assistance of another soldier, Corporal
Beloungea dragged a wounded comrade to his own trench, a distance of 150 yards,
through an intense barrage of machine-gun and artillery fire.
General Orders 78, W.D., 1919
Born: at Epoufette, Michigan
Home Town: Manistique, Michigan
*Berkompas, Olius
Bugler, U.S. Army
Company I, 125th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 11, 1918
Citation:
The
Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Olius Berkompas, Bugler, U.S. Army,
for extraordinary heroism in action near Romagne, France, October 11, 1918. In
the attack on Hill 258 Bugler Berkompas volunteered to carry messages from his
company in the attacking line to the battalion post of command. In order to
reach the post of command it was necessary to cross an open area of about 500
yards in width, subjected to intense machine-gun fire and under direct observation
of the enemy. He was killed while engaged in this mission.
General Orders 64, W.D., 1919
Born: at West Olive, Michigan
Home Town: Rudyard, Michigan
Bird, Hobart M.
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Battery A, 147th Field Artillery, 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 12, 1918
Citation:
The
Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Hobart M. Bird, Sergeant, U.S.
Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near St. Gilles, France, August 12,
1918. After being painfully wounded by an exploding shell, Sergeant Bird, with
no thought of his own wound, assisted a more severely wound comrade to the
first-aid station and then walked a distance of 1 and 1/2 kilometers over a
heavily shelled road in quest of ambulance and stretchers.
General Orders No. 46, W.D., 1919
Born: at Viento, Oregon
Home Town: Portland, Oregon
Bischoff, Clifford E.
First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army
128th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 29 & September 2, 1918
Citation:
The
Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Clifford E. Bischoff, First
Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near
Juvigny, France, August 29, and September 2, 1918. Rendered unconscious by a
bursting shell, which wounded his company commander, Lieutenant Bischoff took
command of his company as soon as he regained consciousness and later assumed
command of the battalion when the battalion commander was gassed. After being
relieved of command he went forward on a reconnaissance with one soldier and
the two of them alone captured 75 of the enemy.
General Orders No. 32, W.D., 1919
Born: at Superior, Wisconsin
Home Town: Superior, Wisconsin
Biwan, Joseph
Private First Class, U.S. Army
Headquarters Company, 120th Field Artillery, 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 4 - 5, 1918
Citation:
The
Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Joseph Biwan, Private First Class,
U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at St. Gilles, near Fismes,
France, August 4 - 5, 1918. Throughout two days Private First Class Biwan
maintained the telephone lines running into battalion headquarters, making
frequent repairs of the lines amid falling walls and heavy bombardment by both
gas and high-explosive shells.
General Orders No. No. 139, W.D., 1918
Born: at Sheboygan, Wisconsin
Home Town: Sheboygan, Wisconsin
Blomberg, Henry S.
First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army
127th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 30, 1918
Citation:
The
Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Henry S. Blomberg, First Lieutenant
(Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Juvigny, north
of Soissons, France, August 30, 1918. Inspiring his men by his own personal
bravery, Lieutenant Blomberg vigorously led his company forward in the face of
heavy machine-gun and artillery fire, capturing the heights overlooking
Juvigny, with many prisoners. After reaching the objective he repeatedly
exposed himself to hostile fire time after time in reorganizing the line.
During the defense of the position won he personally set up and operated a
captured German machine gun against the enemy while under terrific fire.
General Orders No. No. 143, W.D., 1918
Born: at Superior, Wisconsin
Home Town: Superior, Wisconsin
Blossom, Lynn
Private, U.S. Army
Company I, 128th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 30, 1918
Citation:
The
Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Lynn Blossom, Private, U.S. Army,
for extraordinary heroism in action near Juvigny, France, August 30, 1918.
While engaged as runner during an attack, Private Blossom maintained liaison
with adjoining units, throughout a most intense fire of artillery and machine
guns, continuing his work until wounded by machine-gun fire.
General Orders 64, W.D., 1919
Born: at Liberty, Michigan
Home Town: Liberty, Michigan
*Blumenthal, Alabel
Private, U.S. Army
Medical Detachment, 128th Infantry Reg. (Attached), 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 2, 1918
Citation:
The
Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Alabel Blumenthal, Private, U.S.
Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Cierges, France, August 2, 1918.
As Private Blumenthal was dressing wounded men and carrying them into shell
holes for protection, a heavy barrage was put down in the field where he was
working but he nevertheless refused to seek cover, ministering to the wounded
and reassuring them, until he was mortally wounded by a bursting shell.
General Orders 70, W.D., 1919
Born: at Lincoln, Nebraska
Home Town: Chicago, Illinois
Bonack, Paul J.
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company L, 127th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 30, 1918
Citation:
The
Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Paul J. Bonack, Sergeant, U.S.
Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Juvigny, France, August 30,
1918. When his company was stopped by a concealed machine-gun nest, Sergeant
Bonnack ascertained its position and courageously attacked it. , single-handed, upon his how initiative, killing the crew and enabling
his company to continue the advance.
General Orders 98, W.D., 1919
Born: at Three Lakes, Wisconsin
Home Town: Three Lakes, Wisconsin
Brennan, Elmer W.
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company D, 125th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 31, 1918
Citation:
The
Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Elmer W. Brennan, Corporal, U.S.
Army, for extraordinary heroism in action in and near Cierges, northeast of
Chateau-Thierry, France, July 31, 1918. During the heavy shelling in the Bois
De Grimpettes, Corporal Brennan rendered himself conspicuous by exposing
himself to great personal danger in order to give aid to wound companions,
frequently searching the woods for wounded soldiers. He aided seven comrades
who had been badly wounded to places of safety. That afternoon he conducted a
liaison officer from the position his company occupied forward through a
barrage to the town of Cierges. When this officer had been wounded and gasses,
Corporal Brennan assisted him to reach his destination and deliver his message.
General Orders No. No. 139, W.D., 1918
Born: at Detroit, Michigan
Home Town: Detroit, Michigan
Brewer, Louis M.
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company H, 126th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 9, 1918
Citation:
The
Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Louis M. Brewer, Corporal, U.S.
Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Romagne, France, October 9,
1918. When his platoon sergeant was severely wounded during an attack on enemy
machine-gun nests, Corporal Brewer took command of the platoon and led it
forward. In so doing he was himself wounded, but he refused to seek medical aid
until the objective had been reached and the platoon reorganized.
General Orders No. 126, W.D., 1919
Born: at Woodbury, Illinois
Home Town: Detroit, Michigan
Brittain, William S.
Second Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army
Machine-Gun Company, 125th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 31, 1918
Citation:
The
Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William S. Brittain, Second
Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near
Juvigny, France, August 31, 1918. Lieutenant Brittain by his aggressive spirit
and action when out beyond the main Infantry line pushed forward unsupported
with his platoon and captured 2 German officers, 94 men, and 8 machine guns.
From this point of action Lieutenant Brittain with his platoon proceeded in a
direction from which firing could be heard and by his quick decision captured 2
enemy field guns, caliber 105, and 6 trench mortars, and immediately thereafter
attacked and captured 30 prisoners and 3 additional heavy machine guns.
General Orders No. 20, W.D., 1919
Born: at Flint, Michigan
Home Town: Flint, Michigan
Brown, Albert B.
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Medical Detachment, 121st Field Artillery (Attached), 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 7 & 14, 1918
Citation:
The
Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Albert B. Brown, Sergeant, U.S.
Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near St. Gilles, south of Fismes,
France, August 7 and 14, 1918. When a bombardment was laid down on the
batteries of his regiment Sergeant Brown, on his own initiative, rushed his
detachment to the assistance of the wounded, administering first aid and
evacuating the wounded in spite of continued enemy shelling. On another
occasion, when he was severely gassed and blinded by the explosion of a mustard
gas shell, he made his way to a telephone and summoned medical assistance for
the wounded, exposing himself to the increased danger from the effect of gas in
order that the other wounded might be cared for.
General Orders No. 20, W.D., 1919
Born: at Sandusky, Ohio
Home Town: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
*Brown, Walter B.
Private, U.S. Army
Company K, 125th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 9, 1918
Citation:
The
Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Walter B. Brown, Private, U.S.
Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Gesnes, France, October 9, 1918.
Exposing himself to the greatest danger, Private Brown constantly carried
messages from the company to the platoons occupying the front lines. The
journey necessitated his crossing an area swept by intense artillery and
withering machine-gun fire, but he successfully maintained liaison during a
very critical period of the attack.
General Orders 64, W.D., 1919
Born: at Holdingford, North Dakota
Home Town: Brainard, Minnesota
Buck, Benjamin
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company G, 128th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 14, 1918
Citation:
The
Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Benjamin Buck, Corporal, U.S. Army,
for extraordinary heroism in action near Romagne, France, October 14, 1918.
Corporal Buck advanced alone beyond the front lines, through a terrific barrage
and in the face of unusually active machine-gun fire, to the rescue of a
wounded comrade. While making his way through the wood he came upon two other
members of the company whom he utilized as a patrol attacking and capturing an
enemy machine-gun nest, together with six prisoners. He then went to the rescue
of the wounded soldier, forcing the prisoners to carry the man to the rear.
General Orders 98, W.D., 1919
Born: at Shawano, Wisconsin
Home Town: Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
Buckendahl, Emil
Private, U.S. Army
Company F, 127th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 5, 1918
Citation:
The
Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Emil Buckendahl, Private, U.S.
Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Gesnes, France, October 5, 1918.
Private Buckendahl, a litter bearer, on his own initiative, went out from a
position of shelter to an exposed flank, under intense machine-gun fire, and
carried back to safety a wounded soldier, who had been left in the field.
General Orders 66, W.D., 1919
Born: at Pierce, Nebraska
Home Town: Pierce, Nebraska
Bullion, George
Private, U.S. Army
Company C, 125th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 2, 1918
Citation:
The
Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George BullionBuschman, Private,
U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Cierges, France, October 2,
1918. While our troops were endeavoring to establish a line six hundred meters
in front of the town of Cierges, heavy artillery and enfilading machine-gun
fire from enemy guns threatened to hinder the operation. When it became
necessary to establish liaison with adjoining units, Private Bullion
volunteered and undertook the mission, crossing and re-crossing the area under
heavy fire. He continued with his work, although weak from exhaustion and lack
of food, until the line was established and the crisis passed.
General Orders No. 59, W.D., 1919
Born: at Denison, Texas
Home Town: Centralia, Washington
Burleigh, Nelson
Private, U.S. Army
Company E, 125th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 31, 1918
Citation:
The
Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Nelson Burleigh, Private, U.S.
Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Cierges, northeast of
Chateau-Thierry, France, July 31, 1918. Although severely wounded, Private
Burleigh crawled to an exposed and dangerous place where a comrade lay
seriously injured and rendered first aid, thereby saving his comrade's life.
General Orders No. No. 117, W.D., 1918
Born: at Saco, Maine
Home Town: Flint, Michigan
Burr, George E.
Sergeant First Class, U.S. Army
Company C, 107th Field Signal Battalion, 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 2, 1918
Citation:
The
Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George E. Burr, Sergeant First
Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Cierges, France,
August 2, 1918. Sergeant Burr, in charge of a detachment, strung wire far in
advance of the front lines, working through a heavy artillery fire, to the
point where the regimental post of command was to be situated, 100 yards from
the enemy line. When he was ordered to leave one man at the instrument, while
the rest of the detachment returned to the rear, Sergeant Burr himself
volunteered, and remained alone at this dangerous position.
General Orders No. No. 147, W.D., 1918
Born: at Hill City, South Dakota
Home Town: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
*Burton, Edward A.
First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army
128th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 1, 1918
Citation:
The
Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edward A. Burton, First Lieutenant
(Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Cierges,
France, August 1, 1918. Lieutenant Burton was mortally wounded while carrying a
wounded man from a position exposed to artillery and machine-gun fire, but,
regardless of his own suffering, he persisted in his task until he had placed
the wounded man in a place of safety. Lieutenant Burton died while being
evacuated.
General Orders No. 44, W.D., 1919
Born: at Hillsboro, Wisconsin
Home Town: Reedsburg, Wisconsin
*Bush, Alden
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company C, 125th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 1, 1918
Citation:
The
Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Alden Bush, Corporal, U.S. Army,
for extraordinary heroism in action during the attack on and capture of the
village of Cierges, northeast of Chateau-Thierry, France, August 1, 1918.
Corporal Bush was fatally wounded. In spite of his wound he struggled forward,
urging on and inspiring his men, and keeping up with the attacking wave until
he fell.
General Orders No. No. 102, W.D., 1918
Born: at Rockford, Michigan
Home Town: Detroit, Michigan
Carlson, Emil
Private First Class, U.S. Army
Company A, 128th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 1 & October 14, 1918
Citation:
The
Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Emil Carlson, Private First Class,
U.S. Army, for repeated acts of extraordinary heroism in action near Cierges,
France, August 1, 1918; and near Gesnes, France, October 14, 1918. During an
attack near Cierges, Private Carlson, assisted by two comrades, repeatedly
exposed himself to enemy machine-gun and artillery fire, in order to assist the
wounded to the first-aid station. On October 14, in the Meuse-Argonne
offensive, when the advance of his company was held up by enemy machine-gun
fire, he advanced in attacking a machine-gun nest, until all the members of the
squad were killed except himself. He then pushed on alone and killed one of the
enemy. His rifle becoming jammed and useless, he
continued to advance and succeeded in capturing the two guns, together with the
crew, consisting of eight men.
General Orders 95, W.D., 1919
Born: at Negaunee, Michigan
Home Town: Merrillan, Wisconsin
Castura, Michael
(First Award)
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company C, 125th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 1 & 3, 1918
Citation:
The
Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Michael Castura, Sergeant, U.S.
Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Cierges and Mont St. Martin,
northeast of Chateau-Thierry, France, August 1 and 3, 1918. During the attack
on Cierges, Sergeant Castura took command of his platoon when the c commanding
officer had been evacuated and led it successfully through the barrage to its
objective. On august 3, when one of his men had been left wounded on the field
and no first aid men were present, this soldier dashed through a terrific
barrage and carried the wounded man to shelter.
General Orders No. 20, W.D., 1919
Born: at Eckley, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Hazelton, Pennsylvania
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross w/OLC (WWI)
Castura, Michael
(Second Award)
First Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company C, 125th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 29, 1918
Citation:
The
Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Michael Castura, First Sergeant,
U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action east of Juvigny, France, August
29, 1918. While leading his company in the advance in the direction of Juvigny,
Sergeant Castura was severely wounded but refused to be evacuated until he had
directed one of his platoon commanders to assume command of the company. He
remained at his post despite his wounds until the new commander had arrived and
was given the necessary orders and instructions. By his bravery, coolness under
fire, and devotion to duty, Sergeant Castura was a great inspiration to the men
of his command.
General Orders No. No. 16, W.D., 1929
Born: at Eckley, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Hazelton, Pennsylvania
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (WWI)
Cathcart, James O.
Major (Infantry), U.S. Army
126th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 14 - 19, 1918
Citation:
The
Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James O. Cathcart, Major
(Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Gesnes, France,
October 14 - 19, 1918. Finding two companies of another battalion badly
disorganized, Major Cathcart effected a reorganization
and ordered them to advance, personally assuming command of these troops of his
own battalion, which, had been in support, and of another battalion. He
conducted the successful attack on Cote Dame Marie, exhibiting extraordinary
initiative and bravery and showing utter disregard of his own personal danger.
General Orders 71, W.D., 1919
Born: at Canada
Home Town: Detroit, Michigan
Chandler, Isaac
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company L, 125th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 31, 1918
Citation:
The
Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Isaac Chandler, Corporal, U.S.
Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Cierges, France, July 31, 1918.
While his company was leading in a battalion attack, Corporal Chandler
persisted in carrying messages to the battalion commander and carrying rations
to the line, under intensive machine-gun fire from the front and flanks, after
he had been very severely wounded.
General Orders No. 46, W.D., 1919
Born: at Menominee, Michigan
Home Town: Menominee, Michigan
Chayie, Joseph A.
Private First Class, U.S. Army
Company M, 127th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 10, 1918
Citation:
The
Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Joseph A. Chayie, Private First
Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Terny-Sorny, north
of Soissons, France, September 10, 1918. Under heavy shell fire, when movement
in the open was extremely hazardous, Private First Class Chayie made eight
trips from the front lines to battalion headquarters with important messages.
His courage, high sense of duty, and coolness under fire were an example of
heroism and devotion to duty which inspired his comrades.
General Orders No. No. 128, W.D., 1918
Born: at Calumet, Michigan
Home Town: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Chellis, Walter L.
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Headquarters Company, 125th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 31 - August 6, 1918
Citation:
The
Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Walter L. Chellis, Sergeant, U.S.
Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Fismes, between the Ourcq and
Vesle Rivers, France, July 31, to August 6, 1918. Sergeant Chellis displayed
exceptional courage and skill in maintaining observation posts under heavy
artillery fire. On his own initiative accompanied only by his brother, he
reconnoitered the advanced positrons of his brigade, passing through three
heavily shelled areas, subjected also to the fire of the enemy snipers and
machine gunners obtaining information of great importance to his brigade
commander.
General Orders No. No. 100, W.D., 1918
Born: at Shelby, Michigan
Home Town: Ellsworth, Michigan
Clay, Fred
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company K, 125th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 31, 1918
Citation:
The
Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Fred Clay, Corporal, U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action near Sergy, France, July 31, 1918. After all
runners had become casualties in attempting to carry out their missions,
Corporal Clay voluntarily assumed the duties of company runner. His efforts
were materially responsible for success gained during the day, during the
course of which he repeatedly exposed himself to direct enemy artillery and
machine-gun fire.
General Orders 64, W.D., 1919
Born: at Saginaw, Michigan
Home Town: Saginaw, Michigan
Colton, James Stanley
Second Lieutenant (Corps of Engineers), U.S. Army
116th Engineers, Company F, 107th Engineers (Attached), 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 4 - 6, 1918
Citation:
The
Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James Stanley Colton, Second
Lieutenant (Corps of Engineers), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action
near Fismes, France, from August 4 - 6, 1918. Second Lieutenant Colton
successfully carried out a reconnaissance for the location of possible bridge
sites across the River Vesle, near Fismes, France. He was constantly under
heavy shell fire, and was frequently harassed by fire from hidden machine-gun
nests in the town. Nevertheless, he passed beyond our furthest lines and
secured the desired information. He was wounded before his mission was
accomplished, but refused to return to his battalion until he had made his
reconnaissance and had been relieved by another detail.
General Orders No. 99, W.D., 1918
Born: at Wapello, Iowa
Home Town: Pasadena, California
Connelly, Michael F.
Private, U.S. Army
Headquarters Company, 125th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 10 - 13, 1918
Citation:
The
Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Michael F. Connelly, Private, U.S.
Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Romagne, France, October 10 -
13, 1918. Private Connelly, acting as battalion runner, repeatedly crossed the
valley between hill 258 and Lacote Dame Marie, a distance of 500 yards, swept
continually by machine-gun and sniper fire.
General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919
Born: at Boston, Massachusetts
Home Town: Lansing, Michigan
Connette, Fred
Private, U.S. Army
Company F, 125th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 31, 1918
Citation:
The
Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Fred Connette, Private, U.S. Army,
for extraordinary heroism in action near the Bois-les-Jomblets, northeast of
Chateau-Thierry, France, July 31, 1918. While advancing with the first wave
under heavy machine-gun fire and artillery barrage, Private Connette was
severely wounded. Knowing there was a machine gun nest directly in front of
him, which was decimating the company by its fire, he
disregarded his injuries, went forward, and killed the machine gunner and
captured the machine gun.
General Orders No. No. 117, W.D., 1918
Born: at Canada
Home Town: Detroit, Michigan
Crabbe, George S.
Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army
125th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 31, 1918
Citation:
The
Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George S. Crabbe, Captain
(Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Cierges,
France, July 31, 1918. While advancing with his company, Captain Crabbe
wrenched his leg severely in the crossing of the Ourcq River, but continued in
the advance. Later he was severely wounded by machine-gun bullets in the left
thigh, but again refused evacuation, and continued in command of his company
until the objective had been reached and the position consolidated, remaining
nine hours with his company after having been wounded.
General Orders 64, W.D., 1919
Born: at Saginaw, Michigan
Home Town: Saginaw, Michigan
*Craidge, Robert E.
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company I, 125th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 31, 1918
Citation:
The
Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Robert E. Craidge, Corporal, U.S.
Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Hill 212, near Cierges, northeast
of Chateau-Thierry, France, July 31, 1918. Corporal Craidge was in charge of an
advanced Chauchat rifle position while his company was exposed to severe
machine-gun fire from the front and right flank. After three of his men had
been killed and the other totally blinded by shellfire, Corporal Craidge
remained at his post and kept his gun in operation until he was killed, this
brave act inspiring the members of his organization who were eyewitnesses.
General Orders No. No. 116, W.D., 1918
Born: at Saginaw, Michigan
Home Town: Bay City, Michigan
Crites, Herman
First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army
125th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 31, 1918
Citation:
The
Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Herman Crites, First Lieutenant
(Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Juvigny,
France, August 31, 1918. After his own company had reached the objective
assigned to it, Lieutenant Crites made a personal reconnaissance on the front
and flank and discovered that the right flank regiment was being held up by a
strong machine-gun nest. He immediately maneuvered his company to a position
where an enfilading fire could be delivered, enabling the flanking regiment to
attain its objective. By utilizing the German arms and ammunition, his company
took up the advance when it was discovered that a wide interval had been left
between the two regiments because of a terrific machine-gun fire on the flanks
of the regiments. He at once directed his company in the filling of this gap,
holding the position during the night, as well as capturing four heavy and two
light machine guns.
General Orders 64, W.D., 1919
Born: at Burr Oak, Michigan
Home Town: Flint, Michigan
Crum, Leo J.
First Lieutenant (Medical Corps), U.S. Army
126th Infantry Reg. (Attached), 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 1, 1918
Citation:
The
Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Leo J. Crum, First Lieutenant
(Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Cierges,
France, July 31 and August 1, 1918. During the attack against Cierges by his
regiment First Lieutenant Crum worked continuously and heroically under fire to
treat and evacuate the wounded. When the house in which his first-aid station
was located was struck by an enemy shell, he safely evacuated all of his
patients and promptly established another aid station near the front. His
untiring efforts and personal bravery saved the lives of many wounded and
suffering men, and were a source of inspiration to the entire command.
General Orders No. No. 124, W.D., 1918
Born: at Corunna, Michigan
Home Town: Kalamazoo, Michigan
*Cunningham, Charles E.
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company K, 126th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: May 27, 1918
Citation:
The
Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles E. Cunningham, Sergeant,
U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action in the vicinity of Hecken,
Alsace, on May 27, 1918. Although seriously wounded during a surprise attack by
a German patrol Sergeant Cunningham continued to direct his men and succeeded
in driving the enemy off.
General Orders No. 99, W.D., 1918
Born: at Grand Rapids, Michigan
Home Town: Grand Rapids, Michigan
Curnow, Earl M.
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company H, 128th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 2, 1918
Citation:
The
Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Earl M. Curnow, Corporal, U.S.
Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Juvigny, north of Soissons,
France, August 29 to September 2, 1918. Though he had been severely gassed,
Corporal Curnow remained with his company while it was in the front line. When
it was in support, he aided in carrying wounded across an area covered by
machine-gun and artillery fire. Although this work was not required of him, he
volunteered for it in spite of the danger and his own physical condition.
General Orders No. No. 139, W.D., 1918
Born: at Detroit, Michigan
Home Town: Detroit, Michigan
Curti, Mike
Private, U.S. Army
Company F, 127th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 4, 1918
Citation:
The
Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Mike Curti, Private, U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action near Gesnes, France, October 4, 1918. Private
Curti, a litter bearer, went out alone in front of the lines several times
under the severest of fire, and carried back wounded men from an exposed area,
from which his company had been forced to withdraw.
General Orders 66, W.D., 1919
Born: at Italy
Home Town: Reno, Nebraska
Curtis, Rollin B.
First Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company A, 128th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 1 & October 9, 1918
Citation:
The
Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Rollin B. Curtis, First Sergeant,
U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Cierges, France, August 1,
1918; and near Gesnes, France, October 9, 1918. During the advance near Reddy
Farm, Sergeant Curtis, then a platoon commander, was painfully wounded in the
leg, but refused to be evacuated until wounded a second time. During the
advance, the battalion commander asked for a volunteer to establish liaison
with the unit on the right. Sergeant Curtis immediately offered his services
for this hazardous mission. On October 9, near Gesnes, when the only officer in
his company was killed, Sergeant Curtis took command, leading the company
through an intense enemy barrage. Although wounded and knocked down by the
explosion of a shell, he continued to lead the company until relieved.
General Orders No. 126, W.D., 1919
Born: at Baraboo, Wisconsin
Home Town: Baraboo, Wisconsin
Dawson, Harold A.
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Sanitary Detachment, 126th Infantry Reg. (Attached), 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 31, 1918
Citation:
The
Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Harold A. Dawson, Sergeant, U.S.
Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Juvigny, France, August 31,
1918. Sergeant Dawson volunteered to go out into a field swept by artillery and
machine-gun fire to administer first aid to wounded soldiers, constantly
exposing himself to fire. His work saved the lives of
many soldiers. After dark, when it was possible to remove the wounded from the
field, he worked tirelessly during their evacuation to the first-aid station.
General Orders 71, W.D., 1919
Born: at Waynesville, Ohio
Home Town: Kalamazoo, Michigan
Decaire, George
Bugler, U.S. Army
Company G, 125th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 12, 1918
Citation:
The
Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George Decaire, Bugler, U.S. Army,
for extraordinary heroism in action near the Ourcq River, France, July 31,
1918. Bugler Decaire, acting as runner to battalion headquarters, continued in
the advance and performed his duties under extremely heavy shell and
machine-gun fare after he had been very severely wounded in the knee.
General Orders No. 46, W.D., 1919
Born: at Houghton, Michigan
Home Town: Baltic, Michigan
Devereaux, Harold J.
Private, U.S. Army
Company M, 125th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 31, 1918
Citation:
The
Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Harold J. Devereaux, Private, U.S.
Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Sergy, France, July 31, 1918.
When his company had crossed the River Ourcq and captured the Bois Pelger, the
corporal of his squad, fighting beside him, was wounded by machine-gun fire.
The enemy continued to fire on the wounded man, and Private Devereaux,
single-handed, with the fire of his rifle, attacked the machine gun and
succeeded in putting it out of action.
General Orders No. No. 117, W.D., 1918
Born: at Elsie, Michigan
Home Town: Elsie, Michigan
Dewitz, Helmuth
Private, U.S. Army
Company D, 127th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 31, 1918
Citation:
The
Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Helmuth Dewitz, Private, U.S. Army,
for extraordinary heroism in action at Juvigny, north of Soissons, France,
August 31, 1918. Private Dewitz was a member of a party who assisted in
attacking a machine-gun nest held by approximately 70 Germans. Under terrific
fire from the enemy who laid down an artillery barrage upon their position,
they concentrated their rifle fire so effectively that 32 Germans surrendered
within an hour. After the prisoners had been brought in, Private Dewitz, with
another soldier, using a captured German gun, established a machine-gun
position under heavy fire from both artillery and machine guns and delivered
fire upon enemy positions.
General Orders No. 6, W.D., 1932
Born: at Stayton, Oregon
Home Town: Salem, Oregon
*Dickop, Ray C.
First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army
127th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 4, 1918
Citation:
The
Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Ray C. Dickop, First Lieutenant
(Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action in the attack on
Fismes, France, August 4, 1918. On reaching Chezelles Farm, First Lieutenant
Dickop was shot in the head, body and legs. Although thus fatally wounded, when
orders came for another assault, he gave the command "Charge" to his
company and led the assault until he fell dead.
General Orders No. No. 117, W.D., 1918
Born: at Beloit, Wisconsin
Home Town: Beloit, Wisconsin
Doyle, John W.
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Medical Detachment, 125th Infantry Reg. (Attached), 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 1, 1918
Citation:
The
Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John W. Doyle, Sergeant, U.S. Army,
for extraordinary heroism in action near Cierges, France, August 1, 1918. The
Infantry, forced by vastly superior numbers to seek a more advantageous
position, left 21 wounded men between the lines. Sergeant Doyle, together with
Lieutenant Warde B. Smith and Private Krause, Medical Detachment, 125th
Infantry, in broad daylight under concentrated machine-gun and artillery fire
carried the wounded men to a place of safety, thus undoubtedly saving their
lives. The indomitable courage and spirit thus displayed inspired the troops
with renewed determination and courage.
General Orders No. 9, W.D., 1923
Born: at Breckenridge, Michigan
Home Town: Breckenridge, Michigan
*Dressell, Everett C.
Private First Class, U.S. Army
Machine-Gun Company, 125th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 31, 1918
Citation:
The
Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Everett C. Dressell, Private First
Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Juvigny, France,
August 31, 1918. After his company had captured two enemy fieldpieces and a
large quantity of ammunition, enemy artillery attempted to blow up the
ammunition with incendiary shells. At great risk of his life from the explosion
of shells and grenades, he extinguished the fires, thereby insuring the safety
of his comrades and the retention by his company of its advanced position.
General Orders No. No. 15, W.D., 1926
Born: at Allegan County, Michigan
Home Town: Flint, Michigan
Drotning, Harold J.
Private First Class, U.S. Army
Battery A, 125th Field Artillery, 32d Div.,
A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 4, 1918
Citation:
The
Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Harold J. Drotning, Private First
Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near St. Gilles, south of
Fismes, France, August 4, 1918. When the men of his battery position had been
ordered to shelter on account of enemy shelling, Private Drotning, in company
with two other men, rescued a French soldier from drowning in a stream. This
act was performed while the valley was filled with mustard gas.
General Orders No. 21, W.D., 1919
Born: at Stroughton, Wisconsin
Home Town: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Dudley, Mack
Private First Class, U.S. Army
Company G, 128th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 1, 1918
Citation:
The
Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Mack Dudley, Private First Class,
U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Terny-Sorny, France,
September 1, 1918. During the preparations for attack, Private First Class
Dudley acted as runner, carrying several messages through extreme machine-gun
and shell fire to the different platoon leaders, maintaining liaison until the
reorganization was complete.
General Orders 64, W.D., 1919
Born: at Dickson, Tennessee
Home Town: Dickson, Tennessee
Dudzinski, Franciszak
Private, U.S. Army
Company I, 120th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 31, 1918
Citation:
The
Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Franciszak Dudzinski, Private, U.S.
Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Cierges, France, July 31, 1918.
Under heavy machine-gun fire, Private Dudzinski went out in front of the
position of his unit and administered first aid to three wounded men, being himself wounded while engaged in this courageous service.
General Orders No. No. 14, W.D., 1925
Born: at Russia
Home Town: Hamtramck, Michigan
Dunigan, Patrick Richard
Major (Chaplain), U.S. Army
126th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 31 & August 1 - 4, 1918
Citation:
The
Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Patrick Richard Dunigan, Major
(Chaplain), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Sergy, in the
valley of the Ourcq River, France, July 31, August 1 - 4, 1918. While
performing his duties as chaplain of the 126th Infantry, 32d Division, Chaplain
Dunigan repeatedly displayed exceptional qualities of personal courage and
heroism in attendance upon the wounded, and dying, going from the most advanced
points of the firing line to the several dressing stations, crossing and
re-crossing the lowlands of the Ourcq River which were under intense artillery
and machine-gun fire; again crossing and re-crossing them when the entire
valley was drenched with gas, and against the protests of officers who warned
him that he was doing so at the imminent risk of his own life. After having
been severely gassed while in the performance of these errands of mercy, and
tagged for evacuation, he refused to be evacuated and still persisted in
carrying his errands of mercy to the wounded and dying, thereby enhancing the
morale of the troops in his fearless disregard of personal danger and
contributed materially to the success of the capture of the heights beyond the
Ourcq River and the advance to the Vesle river at Fismes.
General Orders No. No. 15, W.D., 1923
Born: at Emmett, Michigan
Home Town: Emmett, Michigan
Dye, Henry E.
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company D, 126th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 29, 1918
Citation:
The
Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Henry E. Dye, Corporal, U.S. Army,
for extraordinary heroism in action near Juvingy, France, August 29, 1918.
After an advance through heavy machine-gun fire, from which his organization
had suffered many casualties and he himself had been
twice wounded, Corporal Dye had taken refuge in a shell hole, when he heard the
cries of a wounded comrade, who was lying in an exposed position. Disregarding
the intense machine-gun fire, Corporal Dye crossed an open space, dressed the
wounds of his comrade and carried him to shelter.
General Orders No. 44, W.D., 1919
Born: at Sargent, Nebraska
Home Town: Walworth, Nebraska
Edsall, William A.
Private, U.S. Army
Company M, 126th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 14, 1918
Citation:
The
Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William A. Edsall, Private, U.S.
Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Romagne, France, October 14,
1918. In an attack on Cote Dame Marie the 126th Infantry was held up, owing to
intense enemy machine-gun fire and grenades. Private Edsall volunteered as a
member of a combat patrol, which cut through the enemy lines, captured 10
machine guns, killed and captured 15 of the enemy, and forced a large number to
surrender, clearing the Cote Dame Marie of the enemy, thus enabling the
regiment to continue their advance.
General Orders No. 21, W.D., 1919
Born: at Ravenna, Michigan
Home Town: Muskegon, Michigan
Emerson, Harlow B.
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company K, 120th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 31, 1918
Citation:
The
Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Harlow B. Emerson, Corporal, U.S.
Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Sergy, France, July 31, 1918.
Early in the attack on Hill 212, Corporal Emerson was severely wounded but
continued to lead his squad in advance until ordered to the rear, having
successfully reached the objective, he administered first-aid to a number of
his wounded comrades, fearlessly exposing himself to further danger in the
performance of this voluntary work.
General Orders 64, W.D., 1919
Born: at Saginaw, Michigan
Home Town: Saginaw, Michigan
Engel, George F.
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company F, 127th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 10, 1918
Citation:
The
Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George F. Engel, Sergeant, U.S.
Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Gesnes, France, October 10,
1918. Sergeant Engel repeatedly advanced under fire in front of our lines,
locating enemy positions. He displayed the utmost bravery and fearlessness on
all occasions, as well as cool judgment. On October 10 he was leading a patrol
under heavy enemy fire and was wounded by an enemy machine-gun bullet. Although
badly wounded he refused to go to the rear for aid, but continued the advance
until he had obtained the desired information.
General Orders No. No. 59, W.D., 1921
Born: at Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Home Town: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Evenson, Elmer
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Headquarters Company, 128th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 30, 1918
Citation:
The
Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Elmer Evenson, Sergeant, U.S. Army,
for extraordinary heroism in action near Juvigny, France, August 30, 1918.
Sergeant Evenson voluntarily made five trips in front of the line, under
intense machine-gun and artillery fire, and brought in five wounded men, who
had been left in an exposed position after a withdrawal of the line.
General Orders No. 55, W.D., 1919
Born: at Elkhorn, Wisconsin
Home Town: Elkhorn, Wisconsin
Faatz, Stephen R.
Private, U.S. Army
Battery A, 120th Field Artillery, 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 4, 1918
Citation:
The
Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Stephen R. Faatz, Private, U.S.
Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near St. Gilles, south of Fismes,
France, August 4, 1918. When the men of his battery position had been ordered
to shelter on account of enemy shelling, Private Faatz, in company with two
other men, rescued a French soldier from drowning in a stream. The act was
performed while the valley was filled with mustard gas.
General Orders No. No. 147, W.D., 1918
Born: at Hampton, Iowa
Home Town: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Farmer, James B.
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company L, 128th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 30 & October 8, 1918
Citation:
[The citation listed was incorrect. It was identical to
the citation for Farmer, William R., a U.S. Civilian with the Y.M.C.A. working
with the 3d Battalion, 5th Reg. (Marines), 2d Div., A.E.F. I believe the unit,
date of action, General Orders #, place of birth, and
home town are correct for Farmer, James B.]
General Orders 98, W.D., 1919
Born: at Pulaski, Virginia
Home Town: Radford, Virginia
Ferguson, Dougald
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Machine-Gun Company, 126th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 1, 1918
Citation:
The
Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Dougald Ferguson, Sergeant, U.S.
Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Cierges, northeast of
Chateau-Thierry, France, August 1, 1918. When the infantry on his right was
held up by fire from an enemy machine-gun, Sergeant Ferfuson seized a rifle and
rushed around the flank of the enemy's position, bayoneting two of the
machine-gun crew and shooting the third, thus enabling the infantry to advance.
General Orders 66, W.D., 1919
Born: at Belding, Michigan
Home Town: Grand Rapids, Michigan
Finley, Archie J.
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company K, 125th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 9, 1918
Citation:
The
Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Archie J. Finley, Corporal, U.S.
Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Gesnes, France, October 9, 1918.
In the fighting near Gesnes, Corporal Finley's platoon became isolated in a
position far in advance of the rest of his company. In order to obtain liaison,
Corporal Finley twice voluntarily carried messages from his platoon to the
remainder of the company. In order to do this, it was necessary to cross two
stretches which were entirely open to the enemy's fire. In spite of this,
Corporal Finley carried out his mission successfully and completed plans for
the withdrawal of the platoon that night. During the withdrawal of the platoon,
Corporal Finley repeatedly returned to search for wounded men, whom he carried
on his back to a place of safety.
General Orders 78, W.D., 1919
Born: at Marquette, Michigan
Home Town: Winters, Michigan
Fleming, Thomas W.
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company G, 128th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 14, 1918
Citation:
The
Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Thomas W. Fleming, Corporal, U.S.
Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Romagne and Bantheville, France,
October 14, 1918. When the advance was held up by fire from an enemy machine
gun, Corporal Fleming, with utter disregard of personal danger, rushed out
alone in the face of terrific machine-gun and shell fire, attacked the
machine-gun nest, killing the gunner, capturing the four remaining members of
the crew and bringing them back to our lines.
General Orders 98, W.D., 1919
Born: at Merrill, Michigan
Home Town: Merrill, Michigan
Foley, Harry J.
Private, U.S. Army
Company E, 125th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 31, 1918
Citation:
The
Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Harry J. Foley, Private, U.S. Army,
for extraordinary heroism in action near Cierges, northeast of Chateau-Thierry,
France, July 31, 1918. After he had been wounded in both arms Private Foley
collected ammunition from the dead and wounded who were lying on the battle
field, and carried it under fire to his comrades on the firing line.
General Orders No. No. 132, W.D., 1918
Born: at Detroit, Michigan
Home Town: Waterford, Michigan
Follis, Charles
Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army
125th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 31, 1918
Citation:
The
Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles Follis, Captain (Infantry),
U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Sergy, France, July 31,
1918. After the capture of Hill 212, near Sergy, Captain (then 1st Lieutenant)
Follis personally directed the consolidation of the position. He continually
exposed himself to sweeping machine-gun fire while looking after the care and
evacuation of all wounded men on the field, personally making sure that all
were taken to the Aid Station.
General Orders 64, W.D., 1919
Born: at Canada
Home Town: Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan
Fowle, John G.
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Sanitary Detachment, 126th Infantry Reg. (Attached), 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 31, 1918
Citation:
The
Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John G. Fowle, Sergeant, U.S. Army,
for extraordinary heroism in action near Juvigny, France, August 31, 1918.
Under harassing machine-gun fire, and in plain view of the enemy, Sergeant
Fowle voluntarily went forward a distance of 150 yards to dress the wounds of
an officer. He returned for assistance after which he removed the officer to a
place of safety.
General Orders 64, W.D., 1919
Born: at Traverse City, Michigan
Home Town: Traverse City, Michigan
Fox, Frank I.
Corporal, U.S. Army
Headquarters Company, 120th Field Artillery, 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 4, 1918
Citation:
The
Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Frank I. Fox, Corporal, U.S. Army,
for extraordinary heroism in action at St. Gilles, near Fismes, France, August
4, 1918. Corporal Fox, with other soldiers, made frequent trips to maintain
telephone communication between battalion and regimental headquarters during a
destructive bombardment. All other lines had been destroyed, arid as this line
was used by both Infantry and Artillery for communication with the rear, it was of utmost importance that it be maintained.
General Orders No. No. 139, W.D., 1918
Born: at Centerville, Iowa
Home Town: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Freeman, Robert L.
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company F, 128th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 7, 1919
Citation:
The
Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Robert L. Freeman, Sergeant, U.S.
Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Gesnes, France, October 7, 1918.
One of four survivors of a platoon of 41 who attacked
Hill 269, Sergeant Freeman, with the three others, continued on their mission
and held the hill for some time without hope of reinforcements.
General Orders No. No. 47, W.D., 1921
Born: at North Yakima, Washington
Home Town: North Yakima, Washington
*Frierson, Meade, Jr.
Captain (Cavalry), U.S. Army
125th Infantry (Attached), 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 31, 1918
Citation:
The
Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Meade Frierson, Jr., Captain
(Cavalry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Sergy, France,
July 31, 1918. Captain Frierson was continually at the head of his company in
the attack on Hill 212, near Sergy, and was constantly exposed to the terrific
enemy fire while leading his men forward. After the objective had been gained
and the men had dug in on the crest of the hill, he remained on watch the
entire night, constantly patrolling his company sector under the heavy rifle,
machine-gun, and artillery fire from the enemy's lines. He was later killed
while on a hazardous reconnaissance in the vicinity of Juvigny, France.
General Orders 64, W.D., 1919
Born: at Columbia, Tennessee
Home Town: Nashville, Tennessee
Fuller, Lonzo L.
Private, U.S. Army
Company H, 128th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 1, 1918
Citation:
The
Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Lonzo L. Fuller, Private, U.S.
Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Juvigny, north of Soissons,
France, September 1, 1918. During an attack on a strong enemy position, in the
face of heavy fire from artillery and machine guns, Private Fuller, a runner,
worked unceasingly throughout the attack in maintaining lateral liaison between
units. The entire route which he was obliged to travel was exposed to heavy
fire from the enemy, and on one of his trips he succeeded in locating a machine-gun
nest which had been inflicting heavy losses on our troops. Returning through a
rain of bullets, he reported the exact position of the emplacement, which
enabled the artillery to demolish it.
General Orders No. 20, W.D., 1919
Born: at Midland, Michigan
Home Town: Lansing, Michigan
Galoff, Fred
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company H, 128th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 5 - 11, 1918
Citation:
The
Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Fred Galoff, Sergeant, U.S. Army,
for extraordinary heroism in action in the vicinity of Breheville and Ecurey,
northwest of Verdun, France, November 5 - 11, 1918. Sergeant Galoff displayed
remarkable leadership and courage in keeping the men together and calm under
the terrific enemy artillery and machine-gun fire during the attack on November
10, 1918. Although gassed and exhausted, he refused to go to the rear for
medical treatment and remained with the company, assisting in giving first aid
to the wounded and arranging for their evacuation, disregarding personal danger
and displaying a fine spirit of sacrifice.
General Orders No. No. 3, W.D., 1922
Born: at Menomonie, Wisconsin
Home Town: Elmwood, Wisconsin
Gariepy, Theodore T.
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company C, 125th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 1, 1918
Citation:
The
Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Theodore T. Gariepy, Corporal, U.S.
Army, for extraordinary heroism in action east of Bois-des-Grimpettes, near
Cierges, northeast of Chateau-Thierry, France, August 1, 1918. When two
companies of another organization deployed in a field a violent artillery fire
was directed on them, necessitating their moving into an adjoining wood,
leaving their dead and wounded on the field. Corporal Gariepy, with a party of
five men, left the woods and directed the work of carrying the wounded to a
safe spot, where they could be given medical attention. He directed this work
under heavy fire and with an utter disregard for his own life.
General Orders No. No. 132, W.D., 1918
Born: at Oscoda, Michigan
Home Town: Detroit, Michigan
Gaston, Paul J.
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Sanitary Detachment, 121st Machine-Gun Battalion (Attached), 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 1, 1918
Citation:
The
Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Paul J. Gaston, Sergeant, U.S.
Army, for extraordinary heroism in action in front of Bellevue Farm, near
Cierges, France, August 1, 1918. During the attack on Bellevue Farm Sergeant
Gaston worked energetically throughout the engagement which continued from 2 to
10 p. m., to give first aid to the wounded and to carry them to the dressing
station. He was under fire of snipers continuously and frequently went into
shell and machine-gun fire to administer to wounded soldiers. His calmness and
courage was a source of inspiration to the combat troops.
General Orders No. No. 124, W.D., 1918
Born: at Lexington, Kentucky
Home Town: Rhinelander, Wisconsin
Genicke, Raymond
Private, U.S. Army
Company H, 128th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 29, 1918
Citation:
The
Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Raymond Genicke, Private, U.S.
Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Juvigny, France, August 29,
1918. Private Genicke accompanied an officer in advancing ahead of the first
wave under intense machine-gun and shell fire to within a few feet of an enemy
trench and captured 75 prisoners. He then entered this trench and took ten more
of the enemy.
General Orders No. 32, W.D., 1919
Born: at Detroit, Michigan
Home Town: Detroit, Michigan
Glomski, Frank
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Scout Platoon, 2d Battalion, 127th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 31, 1918
Citation:
The
Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Frank Glomski, Sergeant, U.S. Army,
for extraordinary heroism in action near Terny-Sorny, north of Soissons,
France, August 31, 1918. When the advance of his battalion was halted by heavy
machine-gun fire he went forward alone, advancing from one shell hole to
another, under the heavy fire mentioned, and located the exact positions of
enemy machine-gun emplacements. Wounded while accomplishing this dangerous
mission, he nevertheless attempted to deliver his information to battalion
headquarters. Again wounded while endeavoring to reach the post of command, he
gave detailed information to another soldier, who reported it to the battalion
commander.
General Orders No. No. 128, W.D., 1928
Born: at Manitowoc, Wisconsin
Home Town: Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Goodman, Lionel
Private, U.S. Army
Headquarters Company, 125th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 11 - 13, 1918
Citation:
The
Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Lionel Goodman, Private, U.S. Army,
for extraordinary heroism in action near Verdun, France, October 11 - 13, 1918.
Private Goodman, runner for the Third Battalion, 125th Infantry, during the
taking and holding of the line near La Tuilerie Ferme, was engaged in carrying
important messages, crossing and re-crossing death valley between Hill 258 and
La Cote Dame Marie, the foremost part of the line held by the Third Battalion.
The valley was swept by machine-gun fire, the terrain affording absolutely no
protection, requiring a perilous dash of 500 yards across open ground before
any cover was reached. It was only by display of supreme courage that important
messages reached the battalion.
General Orders No. 13, W.D., 1919
Born: at Advance, Michigan
Home Town: Detroit, Michigan
Gottschalk, Frank L.
First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army
128th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 3, 1918
Citation:
The
Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Frank L. Gottschalk, First
Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near St.
Gilles, France, August 3, 1918. After being severely wounded while leading an
attack on a machine-gun nest, Lieutenant Gottschalk continued to lead his
platoon in the face of severe machine-gun fire, remaining on duty all night,
until reaching the final objective.
General Orders No. 44, W.D., 1919
Born: at Wausau, Wisconsin
Home Town: Marathon City, Wisconsin
Griswold, Ava H.
First Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company C, 125th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 9 - 12, 1918
Citation:
The
Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Ava H. Griswold, First Sergeant,
U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Romagne, France, October 9
- 12,1918. First Sergeant Griswold displayed
initiative and marked personal bravery in voluntarily organizing the leading
patrols under heavy fire beyond the front lines of his company. He thus
obtained valuable information, his activity providing against surprise attacks
by the enemy at a critical period. When he could not obtain volunteers for
patrols, he did not hesitate to go on dangerous reconnaissance missions by
himself.
General Orders 71, W.D., 1919
Born: at Leoda, Illinois
Home Town: Paxton, Illinois
*Hammond, Charles A.
First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army
Company L, 125th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 31, 1918
Citation:
The
Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles A. Hammond, First
Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near
Sergy, France, July 31, 1918. Advancing up and beyond Hill No. 212, First
Lieutenant Hammond was shot through the arm, yet he refused to go to the rear,
even for first-aid treatment, but continued to assault with his platoon until
he received two more wounds from the last of which he died.
General Orders No. No. 117, W.D., 1918
Born: at Port Huron, Michigan
Home Town: Port Huron, Michigan
Hanson, Walter R.
Private First Class, U.S. Army
Medical Detachment, 128th Infantry Reg. (Attached), 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 7 - 8, 1918
Citation:
The
Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Walter R. Hanson, Private First
Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Gesnes, France,
October 7 - 8, 1918. When his battalion was forced to withdraw three times
successively within forty-eight hours, Private Hanson each time went out in
front of the line under intense machine-gun and shell fire, and rescued wounded
men.
General Orders 81, W.D., 1919
Born: at La Crosse, Wisconsin
Home Town: LaCrosse, Wisconsin
*Harding, Stacy L.
Second Lieutenant (Field Artillery), U.S. Army
120th Field Artillery, 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 26 - October 11, 1918
Citation:
The
Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Stacy L. Harding, Second Lieutenant
(Field Artillery), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near
Malancourt, and Nantillois, France, September 26 to October 11, 1918. On duty
as artillery information officer, Lieutenant Harding displayed the utmost courage,
fortitude and devotion to duty in maintaining liaison between the infantry and
artillery, going repeatedly to the front line and carrying messages for both
infantry and artillery commanders. In seeking the location of an infantry
company, under heavy machine-gun and artillery fire, Lieutenant Harding
searched woods on the Cote Dame Marie, as far as the enemy's wire, where he was
killed by machine-gun fire.
General Orders 66, W.D., 1919
Born: at Waltham, Massachusetts
Home Town: Antioch, California
*Harris, Clifford O.
Second Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army
128th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 1, 1918
Citation:
The
Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Clifford O. Harris, Second
Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near
Juvigny, France, September 1, 1918. When the advance of his platoon was halted
by the effective fire of an enemy machine-gun nest, Lieutenant Harris with two
others rushed out before the front line to attack the enemy position. While in
the accomplishment of this heroic act and when within the enemy's lines he was
killed.
General Orders No. No. 11, W.D., 1921
Born: at Vancouver, Washington
Home Town: Portland, Oregon
Hartman, William A.
Sergeant First Class, U.S. Army
Company F, 107th Engineers, 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 4, 1918
Citation:
The
Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William A. Hartman, Sergeant First
Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Fismes, France,
August 4, 1918. Sergeant First Class Hartman was a member of a patrol sent out
from the battalion post of command at midnight, to reconnoiter the Vesle River
front, near Fismes, France, for the location of possible sites for pontoon
bridges and of material for making structures. Despite heavy artillery and
machine-gun fire that forced the patrol to scatter and separated him from the
Lieutenant in charge, he continued the work on his own initiative, and, acting
entirely without orders, started his detail on the actual construction of rafts
for the pontoon bridges. His courage, ability as a leader, and his inflexible
determination made the reconnaissance a complete success.
General Orders No. 99, W.D., 1918
Born: at Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Home Town: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
*Hawks, Emery
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company E, 125th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 8, 1918
Citation:
The
Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Emery Hawks, Sergeant, U.S. Army,
for extraordinary heroism in action near Romagne, France, October 8, 1918.
Sergeant Hawks led his platoon after his Lieutenant had been killed and when
the advance was held up by intense machine-gun fire, fearlessly exposed himself
in going in advance of his men to rescue a wounded soldier, being killed while
administering first-aid treatment to him.
General Orders 71, W.D., 1919
Born: at Whittemore, Michigan
Home Town: Flint, Michigan
Heikkinen, John
Private, U.S. Army
Company G, 125th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 31 - August 3, 1918
Citation:
The
Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John Heikkinen, Private, U.S. Army,
for extraordinary heroism in action near Courmont and St. Martin, France, July
31 to August 3, 1918. Throughout the battle to force passage of the Ourcq River
and capture the heights beyond, Private Heikkinen, a stretcher bearer, worked
day and night, evacuating wounded under heavy artillery and machine-gun fire.
On August 3 under violent shell fire opposite Mont St. Martin he made repeated
trips between the firing line and the dressing station until wounded.
General Orders No. 21, W.D., 1919
Born: at Calumet, Michigan
Home Town: Atlantic Mine, Michigan
Helmore, Joseph F.
Private, U.S. Army
Company M, 125th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 31, 1918
Citation:
The
Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Joseph F. Helmore, Private, U.S.
Army, for extraordinary heroism in action northeast of Chateau-Thierry, France,
July 31, 1918. Through heavy machine-gun fire and artillery barrage fire,
Private Helmore, with another man, dragged a wounded comrade from within one
hundred feet of the enemy lines to his own lines, a distance of 150 yards.
General Orders 87, W.D., 1919
Born: at Corunna, Michigan
Home Town: Elsie, Michigan
Henry, Ray
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company E, 125th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 31, 1918
Citation:
The
Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Ray Henry, Corporal, U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action near Cierges, south of Fismes, France, July 31,
1918. In the advance up the hill of Les Jumbles Woods, in the face of a heavy
machine-gun and artillery barrage, he was wounded in the shoulder, but he
nevertheless continued to advance. Being unable to use his rifle, he threw it
down, drew his pistol, and led his platoon forward until he received six more
bullet wounds.
General Orders No. 20, W.D., 1919
Born: at Flint, Michigan
Home Town: Flint, Michigan
Heritier, Arthur
Private First Class, U.S. Army
Company I, 125th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 31, 1918
Citation:
The
Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Arthur Heritier, Private First
Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action on Hill No. 212, near
Cierges, northeast of Chateau-Thierry, France, July 31, 1918. After one man had
been killed and two others wounded in attempting to render first aid to a
lieutenant who lay mortally wounded in an area that was subjected to fire from
enemy machine guns and snipers, Private first Class Heritier successfully
reached the lieutenant and gave him first aid, risking his own life in doing
so.
General Orders No. No. 117, W.D., 1918
Born: at Linwood, Michigan
Home Town: Linwood, Michigan
*Hill, Henry R.
Major (Infantry), U.S. Army
128th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 16, 1918
Citation:
The
Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Henry R. Hill, Major (Infantry),
U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Romagne-sous-Montfaucon,
France, October 16, 1918. With absolute disregard for his personal safety,
Major Hill led his battalion over the top personally reached the objective, and
cleaned out enemy machine-gun nests. When a group of enemy machine gunners were
about to open fire on his flank, Major Hill noticed them, and, armed only with
a captured pistol, he immediately went forward to engage them. Taken by
surprise, three of the crew surrendered, but one, remaining in the pit, turned
the machine gun on him; and as Major Hill's pistol failed to work he was
instantly killed by the machine-gun fire.
General Orders No. 35, W.D., 1919
Born: at Quincy, Illinois
Home Town: Quincy, Illinois
*Hix, James C.
Private, U.S. Army
Company F, 127th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 30, 1918
Citation:
The
Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James C. Hix, Private, U.S. Army,
for extraordinary heroism in action near Roncheres, France, July 30, 1918. With
another soldier, Private Hix volunteered to go out in advance of our lines to
rescue wounded soldiers who had been left there when the company withdrew.
Under heavy fire, they made two trips, bringing back wounded men. Private Hix
was wounded by machine-gun fire, when he went out for the third time.
General Orders 66, W.D., 1919
Born: at Knoxville, Tennessee
Home Town: Beloit, Wisconsin
Holmes, Charles
Private First Class, U.S. Army
Company B, 127th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 14, 1918
Citation:
The
Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles Holmes, Private First
Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Gesnes, France,
October 14, 1918. Private Holmes carried to safety a wounded officer, passing
over a path blocked by two barbed-wire obstacles, and enfiladed by enemy
machine-gun fire. After successfully accomplishing this perilous mission,
Private Holmes succeeded in working his way back to his company over the same
route, in the face of heavy fire.
General Orders 66, W.D., 1919
Born: at Oakland, California
Home Town: Potter Valley, California
Holmes, Frank D.
Private, U.S. Army
Company C, 125th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 1, 1918
Citation:
The
Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Frank D. Holmes, Private, U.S.
Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Cierges, France, August 1, 1918.
After he had seen two runners wounded in attempting to get through, Private
Holmes voluntarily undertook the mission. He crossed an open field about 500
meters wide, thence through the town of Cierges, constantly under direct enemy
observation and subjected to withering fire, and, after delivering his message,
he returned over the same route. Called upon to guide a company to a new
position, he led them up in groups to avoid losses, making several trips
through the murderous fire.
General Orders 64, W.D., 1919
Born: at Chicago, Illinois
Home Town: Chicago, Illinois
Holt, Frank Maurice
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Battery A, 120th Field Artillery, 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 4, 1918
Citation:
The
Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Frank Maurice Holt, Sergeant, U.S.
Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near St. Gilles, south of Fismes,
France, August 4, 1918. When the men of his battery position had been ordered
to shelter on account of enemy shelling, Sergeant Holt, in company with two
other men, rescued a French soldier from drowning in a stream. This act was
performed while the valley was filled with mustard gas.
General Orders No. 15, W.D., 1919
Born: at Minneapolis, Minnesota
Home Town: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Holzgrebe, William
Private, U.S. Army
Company K, 125th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 11, 1918
Citation:
The
Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William Holzgrebe, Private, U.S.
Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Verdun, France, October 11 - 13,
1918. Private Holzgrebe, runner of the 3d Battalion, 125th Infantry, during the
taking and holding of the line near La Tuilerie Ferme, was engaged in carrying
important messages, crossing and re-crossing death valley, between Hill 258 and
La Cote Dame Marie, the foremost part of the line held by the 3d Battalion. The
valley was swept by machine-gun fire, the terrain affording absolutely no
protection, requiring a perilous dash of 500 yards over open ground before any
cover was reached. It was only by display of supreme courage that important
messages reached the battalion.
General Orders No. No. 140, W.D., 1918
Born: at Escanaba, Michigan
Home Town: Escanaba, Michigan
Hopkins, George A.
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company G, 126th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 14, 1918
Citation:
The
Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George A. Hopkins, Sergeant, U.S.
Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Cierges, France, October 14,
1918. Although he had received a wound in the head Sergeant Hopkins returned to
his platoon, which had been stopped by a machine gun one hundred yards away,
and was suffering many casualties. Passing to the flank of the platoon,
Sergeant Hopkins located the enemy gunner and shot him, taking the other two
members of the crew prisoners. The platoon thereupon resumed its advance.
General Orders 66, W.D., 1919
Born: at Burlingame, Kansas
Home Town: Burlingame, Kansas
Hurst, William E.
Private First Class, U.S. Army
Company G, 126th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 27, 1918
Citation:
The
Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William E. Hurst, Private First
Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Juvigny, France,
August 27, 1918. Upon being sent with a message under heavy machine-gun fire to
a platoon commander, Private Hurst found the latter lying wounded. Unassisted,
he carried the officer to a shell hole, bound up his wound, and returned to his
company commander with important information.
General Orders 66, W.D., 1919
Born: at Detroit, Michigan
Home Town: Detroit, Michigan
Isaac, Joseph
Private, U.S. Army
Company N, 125th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 31, 1918
Citation:
The
Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Joseph Isaac, Private, U.S. Army,
for extraordinary heroism in action northeast of Jaulgonne, near Sergy, France,
July 31, 1918. Although wounded in the head, Private Isaac crawled from within
100 feet of the German line back to his own line, 150 yards distant, carrying a
more severely wounded comrade on his back.
General Orders No. No. 117, W.D., 1918
Born: at Manistique, Michigan
Home Town: Manistique, Michigan
*Jacobson, William A.
Private, U.S. Army
Medical Detachment, 128th Infantry Reg. (Attached), 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 7, 1918
Citation:
The
Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William A. Jacobson, Private, U.S.
Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Gesnes, France, October 7, 1918.
When his battalion was forced to retire under heavy artillery and machine-gun
fire, Private Jacobson went out in front of the line, administering first aid
and bringing in the wounded who had been left lying in
exposed positions. While so engaged he received two wounds, the second of which
caused his death before he reached the aid station.
General Orders No. 44, W.D., 1919
Born: at Viroqua, Wisconsin
Home Town: Viroqua, Wisconsin
Jarvi, Eino I.
Mechanic, U.S. Army
Company M, 125th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 11 - 13, 1918
Citation:
The
Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Eino I. Jarvi, Mechanic, U.S. Army,
for extraordinary heroism in action near Verdun, France, October 11 - 13, 1918.
Mechanic Jarvi, runner for the 3d Battalion, 125th Infantry, during the taking
and holding of the line near La Tuilerie Ferme, was engaged in carrying
important messages crossing and re-crossing death valley, between Hill 258 and
La Cote Dame Marie, the foremost part of the line held by the 3d Battalion. The
valley was swept by machine-gun fire, the terrain affording absolutely no
protection, required a perilous dash of 500 yards across open ground before any
cover was reached. It was only by display of supreme courage that important
messages reached the battalion.
General Orders No. 13, W.D., 1919
Born: at Finland
Home Town: Rudyard, Michigan
*Jennart, Leon
Bugler, U.S. Army
Battery E, 119th Field Artillery, 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 12, 1918
Citation:
The
Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Leon Jennart, Bugler, U.S. Army,
for extraordinary heroism in action near Badricourt, Alsace, July 12, 1918. As
Bugler Jennart was returning from a reconnaissance with his battery commander,
under heavy artillery fire, a shell struck between them, mortally wounding the
officer and throwing Bugler Jennart from his horse, which was killed. Although
he was himself seriously wounded, this soldier crawled across the road to the
assistance of his captain, and, just before he reached the latter's side, was
instantly killed by another bursting shell.
General Orders 66, W.D., 1919
Born: at Italy
Home Town: Detroit, Michigan
Jennings, Edgar A.
First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army
120th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 31, 1918
Citation:
The
Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edgar A. Jennings, First Lieutenant
(Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Cierges,
France, July 31, 1918. First Lieutenant Jennings displayed marked bravery
during an attack by his company, and when liaison with adjoining units had been
lost, volunteered repeatedly for dangerous missions, he being a sergeant at the
time. He exposed himself in the open to enemy machine-gun fire to rescue
wounded soldiers, and reorganized the company after heavy casualties had been
sustained.
General Orders 71, W.D., 1919
Born: at Pocahontas, Virginia
Home Town: Lynchburg, Virginia
Jerabek, Jerry J.
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company A, 121st Machine-Gun Battalion, 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 14, 1918
Citation:
The
Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Jerry J. Jerabek, Corporal, U.S.
Army, for extraordinary heroism in action in Romagne Woods, France, October 14,
1918. Passing through heavy fire and through wire entanglements, he led his section
to a position 500 meters in advance of the infantry, where he set up his guns
and effectively covered the advance. He showed marked bravery and skill in
leading his men, capturing 22 prisoners without sustaining a casualty.
General Orders 81, W.D., 1919
Born: at Kewaunee, Wisconsin
Home Town: Algoma, Wisconsin
*Jerzakowski, Walter
First Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company K, 127th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 5, 1918
Citation:
The
Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Walter Jerzakowski, First Sergeant,
U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action between Fismes and Vesle River,
France, August 5, 1918. After a temporary halt had been made by his
organization to reorganize the line, and the advance was resumed, an attempt
was made by the enemy to outflank the company. On the exposed flank, under
heavy enemy shell fire, Sergeant Jerzakowski coolly and heroically organized
such a defense that the enemy was unable to outflank his company which was able
to reach its objective. Sergeant Jerzakowski was later killed in action on
October 5, 1918.
General Orders No. No. 3, W.D., 1929
Born: at Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Home Town: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
*Johnson, Melvin B.
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company M, 127th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 14, 1918
Citation:
The
Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Melvin B. Johnson, Corporal, U.S.
Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Gesnes, France, October 14,
1918. When his battalion was held up after suffering heavy casualties from
flanking machine-gun fire, Corporal Johnson went out alone with an automatic
rifle, to a position 250 yards in advance of our lines, and, although subjected
to intense fire from three directions, operated his gun and so neutralized the
enemy fire while his battalion reformed. He was killed on this mission,
undertaken on his own initiative.
General Orders 78, W.D., 1919
Born: at Devils Lake, North Dakota
Home Town: Greve, Montana
Johnson, Paul
Private, U.S. Army
Company M, 127th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 14, 1918
Citation:
The
Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Paul Johnson, Private, U.S. Army,
for extraordinary heroism in action near Gesnes, France, October 14, 1918. When
the battalion was held up by heavy machine-gun fire, he volunteered to go
forward 250 yards and help in establishing a position to neutralize the enemy
fire. Although wounded, he remained at his post for seven hours, under heavy
fire till the enemy position was taken by assault.
General Orders 71, W.D., 1919
Born: at Oconto, Wisconsin
Home Town: Oconto, Wisconsin
*Johnson, Richard D.
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company E, 127th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 30, 1918
Citation:
The
Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Richard D. Johnson, Sergeant, U.S.
Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Cierges, France, July 30, 1918.
Coming unexpectedly upon a German machine gun, Sergeant Johnson threw himself
upon it as it started firing, being himself killed, but preventing any
casualties among the members of his own platoon, the enemy gunners being made
prisoners.
General Orders 74, W.D., 1919
Born: at Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Home Town: Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Johnson, Wilbur
Private, U.S. Army
Battery C, 119th Field Artillery, 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 9, 1918
Citation:
The
Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Wilbur Johnson, Private, U.S. Army,
for extraordinary heroism in action near Les Pres Farm, France, August 9, 1918.
When an enemy shell burst at the rear of the gun pit, wounding him and all the
members of the gun crew except the chief of the section, Private Johnson
concealed the fact that he had received two severe wounds in the back, after he
had assisted in removing his wounded comrades. He then resumed his duties and
continued serving the piece for about ten minutes until he collapsed.
General Orders 98, W.D., 1919
Born: at Parshallburg, Michigan
Home Town: Lansing, Michigan
Kain, Rancy R.
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company C, 126th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 1, 1918
Citation:
The
Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Rancy R. Kain, Sergeant, U.S. Army,
for extraordinary heroism in action in the woods north of Cierges, France,
August 1, 1918. In an attack on the woods occupied by the enemy north of
Cierges to clear out machine guns and snipers, Sergeant Kain was in charge of a
platoon. Seeing two machine-gun nests and no officer being present to take
command, he directed his platoon in such a manner as to silence the machine-guns, killing four of the enemy. He also
silenced another machine-gun located in a tree, and personally brought down the
operator.
General Orders No. No. 117, W.D., 1918
Born: at Cecil, Ohio
Home Town: Watervliet, Michigan
Kaminski, Mike
Private First Class, U.S. Army
Company I, 125th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 11, 1918
Citation:
The
Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Mike Kaminski, Private First Class,
U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Romagne, France, October
11, 1918. Private Kaminski displayed exceptional courage in repeatedly crossing
an area swept by machine-gun and shell fire to carry messages to battalion
headquarters, after seeing many other soldiers killed or wounded in attempting
the same mission. On one occasion he stopped in full view of the enemy to take
a message from another runner, who had been wounded.
General Orders 64, W.D., 1919
Born: at Detroit, Michigan
Home Town: Detroit, Michigan
Karps, Tom D.
Private, U.S. Army
Company M, 126th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 14, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Tom D. Karps, Private,
U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Romagne, France, October
14, 1918. In an attack on Cote Dame Marie, the 126th Infantry was held up,
owing to intense machine-gun fire and grenades. Private Karps 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. No. 1, W.D., 1937
Born: at Kamenitsa, Greece
Home Town: McGill, Nevada
*Keiser, Harry M.
First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army
Company H, 125th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 31, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Harry M. Keiser, First
Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near
Cierges, northeast of Chateau-Thierry, France, July 31, 1918. In the action to
force the passage of the Ourcq River and capture the heights beyond, he
distinguished himself by his conduct and personal example to his men. Under
artillery fire and heavy machine-gun fire he continued to direct his platoon,
even though severely wounded, in an effective manner against the enemy, until
he was killed by machine-gun fire.
General Orders No. No. 132, W.D., 1918
Born: at Dubuque, Iowa
Home Town: Chicago, Illinois
Private, U.S. Army
Company M, 127th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 14, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Clarence E. Keske,
Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Gesnes, France,
October 14, 1918. When his battalion was held up and suffering heavy losses
from flanking fire of four enemy machine-gun nests, Private Keske volunteered
and advanced to a position 250 yards ahead of the line and helped to establish
a position neutralizing the enemy fire, which enabled the battalion to re-form.
He remained in this advanced position, inspiring by his courageous example his
comrades to maintain the position, although under terrific machine-gun fire
from three sides and hand grenades, until he was killed.
General Orders No. No. 56, W.D., 1922
Born: at Oak Grove, Wisconsin
Home Town: Beaver Dam, Wisconsin
Kielpinski,
Vincent P.
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company K, 127th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 31, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Vincent P. Kielpinski,
Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Juvigny, France,
August 31, 1918. When his company had become disorganized and his company
commander gassed, Sergeant Kielpinski carried orders under intense fire and
assisted in reorganizing the company. Though he was wounded the next day and
ordered to the hospital, he returned from the dressing station to his company
and continued in action.
General Orders 98, W.D., 1919
Born: at Chicago, Illinois
Home Town: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
*King, Harold J.
Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army
126th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 4, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Harold J. King,
Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near
Fismes, France, August 4, 1918. Advancing in the face of
terrific machine-gun fire. Lieutenant King rescued a wounded man of his
platoon, the exploit being accomplished in broad daylight. After carrying the
man 150 yards, in full view of the enemy, he stopped at request made by the
dying man. During the advance from the Ourcq to the Vesle, he demonstrated most
admirable courage and fearlessness. While accompanying a reconnaissance patrol,
on the night of October 10 - 11, he was killed by sniper fire.
General Orders No. 59, W.D., 1919
Born: at Manistee, Michigan
Home Town: Manistee, Michigan
*Kline, Robert J.
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company D, 126th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 5, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Robert J. Kline,
Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Gesnes, northwest
of Verdun, France, October 5, 1918. Picking up a light Maxim gun and ammunition
left by the retreating enemy, he advanced in front of his company's line and
supported it with enfilading fire so effectively that he was soon made the
target of many German guns. With the utmost coolness and entire disregard for
his own safety, he continued to give appreciable support with his captured gun
until he was killed by the hostile machine-gun fire. His example of bravery and
audacity was an inspiration to the whole command.
General Orders No. 16, W.D., 1919
Born: at Lowell, Michigan
Home Town: Saranac, Michigan
*Kochanik, John
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company K, 127th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 4, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John Kochanik,
Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Fismes, France,
August 4, 1918. Ordering his squad to take cover, Corporal Kochanik,
single-handed, rushed an enemy machine gun and killed the two Germans manning
it. As he was turning the captured gun on the enemy, this courageous soldier
was killed by a sniper.
General Orders 95, W.D., 1919
Born: at Austria
Home Town: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Koleman, Norman
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Battery C, 119th Field Artillery, 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 9, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Norman Koleman,
Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Les Pres Farm,
France, August 9, 1918. Sergeant Koleman had just
returned with his gun crew to their dugout, after maintaining fire for twelve
hours, under heavy bombardment, when a shell of large caliber struck directly
over the dugout, killing or wounding the entire crew. Regardless of the fact
that he himself had been wounded in nine places, Sergeant Koleman immediately
walked and crawled to the nearest shelter to secure aid for his men.
General Orders 98, W.D., 1919
Born: at Gibonsburg, Ohio
Home Town: Lansing, Michigan
Korth, Herman
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company D, 121st Machine-Gun Battalion, 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 31, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Herman Korth, Sergeant,
U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Juvigny, north of Soissons,
France, August 31, 1918. Under heavy fire from machine guns and artillery,
Sergeant Korth crawled to the crest of a hill, setting stakes to line our
artillery on enemy machine-gun emplacements. He remained in observation in this
perilous position for half an hour, signaling back when our own troops were
endangered by the fire of the batteries.
General Orders No. 20, W.D., 1919
Born: at Germany
Home Town: Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
Krause, William
Private, U.S. Army
Medical Detachment, 125th Infantry Reg. (Attached), 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 1, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William Krause,
Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Cierges, France,
August 1, 1918. The battalion to which he was attached, forced by vastly
superior numbers to take up a more advantageous position, left 21 wounded men
well in advance of their second position. Private Krause, together with
Lieutenant Warde B. Smith, Medical Corps, and Sergeant John W. Doyle, medical
detachment, under observation of the enemy and in the face of intense enemy
mm-g fire carried the wounded men to a place of safety. The indomitable spirit
and extreme devotion to his comrades inspired the men of his organization with
renewed courage and determination.
General Orders No. 9, W.D., 1923
Born: at Galecia, Michigan
Home Town: Saginaw, Michigan
Kromer,
Chester C.
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company K, 125th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 30, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Chester C. Kromer,
Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Juvigny, France
August 30, 1918. Corporal Kromer voluntarily made four trips in front of the
line, under machine-gun and artillery fire, and brought in four wounded men,
who had been left in an exposed position after a withdrawal of the line.
General Orders 66, W.D., 1919
Born: at Grand Rapids, Michigan
Home Town: Grand Rapids, Michigan
Krzykwa, Albert S.
Private, U.S. Army
Company M, 126th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 14, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Albert S. Krzykwa,
Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Romagne, France,
October 14, 1918. In an attack on Cote Dame Marie the 126th Infantry was held
up, owing to intense enemy machine-gun lire and grenades. Private Krzykwa
volunteered as a member of a combat patrol which cut through the enemy lines,
capturing ten machine-guns, killed and captured 15 of the enemy, and forced a
large number to surrender, clearing that part of the Cote Dame Marie of the
enemy, enabling the regiment to continue their advance.
General Orders No. 21, W.D., 1919
Born: at Grand Rapids, Michigan
Home Town: Alto, Michigan
Kuhlman, George
Winfield
Second Lieutenant (Corps of Engineers), U.S. Army
107th Engineers, 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 5 - 6, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George Winfield
Kuhlman, Second Lieutenant (Corps of Engineers), U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action near Fismes, France, August 5 - 6, 1918. Second Lieutenant
Kuhlman was sent on the night of August 5 - 6, 1918, to make a reconnaissance
of all possible means of crossing the River Vesle, near Fismes, France. It had
been reported that the Germans had all retreated from the south bank of the
river, but he found that such was not the case; they were there in force.
Nevertheless, such was his bravery and determination that he crossed into and
through the German lines, made a full reconnaissance, and returned with his
report.
General Orders No. 99, W.D., 1918
Born: at Algoma, Wisconsin
Home Town: Glidden, Wisconsin
*Kunzie, Harry K.
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company I, 126th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 1, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Harry K. Kunzie,
Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Cierges, France,
August 1, 1918. Corporal Kunzie crawled out in advance of his company and,
single-handed, killed the six Germans forming the crew of a machine-gun. He
then continued forward to silence another gun, being mortally wounded in the
attempt.
General Orders 74, W.D., 1919
Born: at Michigan
Home Town: Big Rapids, Michigan
Lake,
Clarence W.
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company F, 127th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 5, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Clarence W. Lake,
Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Gesnes, France,
October 5, 1918. With two other soldiers, Corporal Lake advanced ahead of their
company and rushed an enemy machine-gun nest from the flank, capturing 14
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, W.D., 1919
Born: at Swamscott, Massachusetts
Home Town: Topsfield, Massachusetts
Lamb, John R.
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company C, 107th Field Signal Battalion, 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 28 - September 4, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John R. Lamb, Sergeant,
U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Juvigny, north of Soissons,
France, August 28 to September 4, 1918. When heavy shelling and machine-gun
fire destroyed the telephone communication, Sergeant Lamb, without orders and
upon his own initiative, went out and repeatedly patrolled the line, making
repairs and reestablishing communication. Thereafter, he continued to patrol
the line, constantly improving connections and placing the line in protected
places. He worked indefatigably day and night during a period of seven days and
refused to rest or seek a place of safety while he
could find work to do. When he saw the body of his brother who had been killed
in action he did not falter, but remained on duty as before.
General Orders No. 20, W.D., 1919
Born: at Rockford, Michigan
Home Town: Rockford, Michigan
Langdon, Russell
C.
Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army
127th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 5, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Russell C. Langdon,
Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Fismes,
France, August 5, 1918. After a patrol had reported to him that a bridge
crossing of the Vesle could not be located due to heavy enemy machine-gun and
rifle fire, Colonel Langdon personally led a patrol through an area covered by
enemy shall and machine-gun fire, to the Vesle River and selected a suitable
spot for the building of a bridge and gave instructions for the selection of
material for construction.
General Orders No. No. 46, W.D., 1920
Born: at Brooklyn, New York
Home Town: Brooklyn, New York
Langham, George W.
Private, U.S. Army
Company H, 128th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 29 - September 2, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George W. Langham,
Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Juvigny, north of
Soissons, France, August 29 - September 2, 1918. Though he had been severely
gassed, Private Langham remained on duty with his company while it was in the
front line. Later, when it was in support, he voluntarily aided in the work of
carrying wounded across an area covered by artillery and machine-gun fire.
General Orders No. 20, W.D., 1919
Born: at Puzzletown, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Roaring Springs, Pennsylvania
Larson, Colonel
Corporal, U.S. Army
Headquarters Company, 128th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 1 - 3, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Colonel Larson,
Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Juvigny, France,
September 1 - 3, 1918. Corporal Larson constantly patrolled the telephone lines
in front of Juvigny, repairing the lines under heavy artillery and machine-gun
fire. Near Ecurey, when the enemy artillery fire was so intense as to make
telephonic communications impossible, Corporal Larson, on duty as a lineman,
volunteered as a runner, and served as such under extremely heavy fire until
completely exhausted.
General Orders 98, W.D., 1919
Born: at Lewis, Wisconsin
Home Town: Neillsville, Wisconsin
Leplus, Paul
Lieutenant, Army of France
89th Reg. of Infantry, 127th U.S. Infantry (Attached), 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 4, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Paul Leplus,
Lieutenant, Army of France, for extraordinary heroism in action near Gesnes,
France, October 4, 1918. Realizing the necessity and importance of the tanks in
the attack on the Bois-de-la Morine, Lieutenant Leplus volunteered and led the
tanks over unfamiliar and difficult terrain. He continually exposed himself to
the terrific fire of the enemy in their attempt to destroy the tanks, but
carried his mission to a successful conclusion.
General Orders 78, W.D., 1919
Born: at France
Home Town: France
*Lewis, Frank A.
Private First Class, U.S. Army
Company I, 125th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 9 - 11, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Frank A. Lewis, Private
First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Romagne,
France, October 9 - 11, 1918. During the period from October 9 - 11, 1918,
Private First Class Lewis repeatedly volunteered and carried messages from his
company in the front line to his battalion post of command, crossing and re-
crossing a fire-swept valley while engaged in this work. After being
dangerously wounded on his last trip, he bent all his energies to attracting
the attention of another runner who would deliver his message, but the delay in
securing first aid resulted in his death. His work during these days was not
only an inspiration to his comrades, but also of inestimable value in the
success of the regimental attack.
General Orders 64, W.D., 1919
Born: at Cherokee, Alabama
Home Town: Chavies, Alabama
*Liniger, William
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company I, 126th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 9, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William Liniger,
Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Romagne, France,
October 9, 1918. After all the officers of his company had been killed or
wounded an attack by his platoon was ordered on an enemy machine-gun nest.
Receiving a mortal wound in the attack, which, captured the enemy nest,
Sergeant Liniger struggled on until the objective had been reached, encouraging
his men and setting them an example of his bravery.
General Orders 71, W.D., 1919
Born: at Muscatine, Iowa
Home Town: Muskegon, Michigan
Lloyd, Wilfred
Private First Class, U.S. Army
Company L, 127th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 4, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Wilfred Lloyd, Private
First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Fismes,
France, August 4, 1918. Wounded while advancing under machine-gun fire, he
showed highest devotion to duty by returning to his company as soon as he had
obtained first-aid treatment. He crawled to a road, secured a pistol to replace
the one he had lost when he was wounded, and joined a group which attacked a
machine-gun nest, capturing the position and the machine gun.
General Orders No. No. 128, W.D., 1918
Born: at Roscoe, Illinois
Home Town: Beloit, Wisconsin
*Logue, Thomas
Private, U.S. Army
Battery D, 119th Field Artillery, 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 29, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Thomas Logue, Private,
U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Montfaucon, France,
September 29, 1918. Private Logue worked ceaselessly under heavy enemy shell
fire, in carrying wounded comrades to the first aid station, until he was
himself severely wounded.
General Orders 66, W.D., 1919
Born: at Ireland
Home Town: Detroit, Michigan
Luzenski, William
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company H, 126th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 4, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William Luzenski,
Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action northeast of
Chateau-Thierry, France, August 4, 1918. Shortly after the assault was launched
Sergeant Luzenski was wounded by shell fire. In spite of his wounds he
gallantly led his platoon, gained his objective, and remained in command of his
platoon until ordered to the rear by his commanding officer.
General Orders No. No. 117, W.D., 1918
Born: at Detroit, Michigan
Home Town: Detroit, Michigan
Madden, Joseph A.
Private, U.S. Army
Medical Detachment, 125th Infantry Reg. (Attached), 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 31 - August 4, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Joseph A. Madden,
Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Cierges and
Fismes, France, July 31 to August 4, 1918. Throughout the advance by Company D,
to which he was attached, his conduct, in treating the wounded under fire,
afforded an inspiring example of devotion to duty. He was in the front lines at
all times, administering relief not only to men of his company but also to the
wounded of other organizations in his vicinity. He voluntarily searched the woods
and fields to give first aid to the wounded. In spite of heavy and continuous
shell fire, he continued working untiringly day and night until exhausted.
General Orders No. No. 124, W.D., 1918
Born: at Manistee, Michigan
Home Town: Manistee, Michigan
Mansfield, Harry
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company I, 126th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 14, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Harry Mansfield,
Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Romagne, France,
October 14, 1918. His company having been held up by machine-gun nest, Sergeant
Mansfield, with another soldier, crawled 200 yards ahead of his company and
reduced the machine-gun nest, killing three of the enemy and capturing 18.
General Orders 98, W.D., 1919
Born: at Mecosta, Michigan
Home Town: Mecosta,
Michigan
Marek, Frank S.
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company M, 126th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 14, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Frank S. Marek,
Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Romagne, France,
October 14, 1918. With another soldier, Corporal Marek crawled 200 yards ahead
of his company and reduced a machine-gun nest which had been holding up the
advance, killing three of the enemy and capturing 18.
General Orders 98, W.D., 1919
Born: at Grand Rapids, Michigan
Home Town: Grand Rapids, Michigan
Mark, Roy C.
Private, U.S. Army
Company I, 125th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 31, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Roy C. Mark, Private,
U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Cierges, France, July 31,
1918. Though he was twice wounded during the attack on Hill 212, Private Mark
displayed remarkable bravery and devotion to duty by continuing in action and
advancing with the attack. He continued to fight until he was ordered to the
rear on account of his wounds.
General Orders No. 20, W.D., 1919
Born: at McMillan, Michigan
Home Town: McMillan, Michigan
*Marlin, Jesse
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company B, 127th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 31, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Jesse Marlin, Corporal,
U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Juvigny, France, August 31,
1918. Corporal Marlin was one of a party of three officers and two men, who
armed with one German machine-gun and three German rifles, attacked a
machine-gun nest held by 70 Germans. Under terrific fire from the enemy, who
laid down an artillery barrage upon their position, they concentrated their
rifles so effectively that 32 Germans surrendered within an hour. After the
prisoners had been brought in Corporal Marlin with a private established
another machine-gun in an advanced position, and kept up a concentrated fire on
the Germans until he was wounded in the body five times by machine-gun bullets.
General Orders No. No. 142, W.D., 1918
Born: at Roanoke, Virginia
Home Town: Billings, Montana
Martin, Daniel J.
Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army
128th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 1, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Daniel J. Martin,
Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near
Juvigny, north of Soissons, France, September 1, 1918. On numerous occasions
Captain Martin personally headed every forward movement of his command,
displaying superb courage in his absolute disregard for personal safety. In the
attack on Juvigny the battalion commanded by this officer was called upon to
execute a turning movement and effect junction with the French troops on the
flank. Under the personal direction of Captain Martin this turning movement was
completed across a hill strongly held by the enemy, its success being due to
his initiative. During this engagement Captain Martin was gassed and taken from
the field unconscious.
General Orders No. No. 143, W.D., 1918
Born: at Genesee, Wisconsin
Home Town: Waukesha, Wisconsin
Martinson, Alfred
Private First Class, U.S. Army
Company E, 127th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 19, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Alfred Martinson,
Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action in the
Carspach Woods, near Badricourt, Alsace, France, July 19, 1918. During an enemy
raid on the sector held by the 3d platoon of Company E, 127th Infantry, which
was preceded by a terrific and accurate barrage of high-explosive shells and
machine-gun fire, and although surrounded by a superior enemy force, Private
Martinson refused to surrender, but instead jumped from his trench and with his
automatic rifle repulsed the enemy.
General Orders No. 68, W.D., 1920
Born: at Blair, Wisconsin
Home Town: Eleva, Wisconsin
Masson, Jacob H.
Private, U.S. Army
Company C, 125th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 5, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Jacob H. Masson, Private,
U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Mont St. Martin, south of
Fismes, France, August 5, 1918. During the attack on Mont St. Martin Private
Masson was severely wounded in the neck and shoulder. He refused first aid and
was determined to keep up with the attacking wave, which he did until he became
too weak from loss of blood. By this remarkable display of courage he conveyed
to his comrades the spirit of fearlessness.
General Orders No. No. 117, W.D., 1918
Born: at Michigan
Home Town: Newport, Michigan
Mathey, Maurice L.
Private, U.S. Army
Company F, 128th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 1, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Maurice L. Mathey,
Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Juvigny, north of
Soissons, France, September 1, 1918. In an attack against a strong enemy
position, supported by many machine-guns, Private Mathey, a runner, worked
unceasingly in the maintenance of liaison, and carried messages through the
most severe machine-gun barrage. On his last trip from the regimental post of
command he was severely shell shocked, but continued through the barrage to the
battalion headquarters and delivered his message.
General Orders No. 15, W.D., 1919
Born: at Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Home Town: Monroe, Wisconsin
McClemens,
Frederick W.
Private, U.S. Army
Company M, 125th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 14, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Frederick W. McClemens,
Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Romagne, France,
October 14, 1918. When the advance of his regiment was held up by enemy
machinegun fire and grenades, Private McClemens volunteered as a member of a
combat patrol which cut through the enemy lines, captured ten machine guns,
killed and captured 15 Germans and forced a large number to surrender to other
troops, clearing that part of the Cote Dame Marie of the enemy, thus enabling
the advance of the regiment to continue.
General Orders No. 21, W.D., 1919
Born: at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Carnegie, Pennsylvania
McCullough, Clare
A.
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company F, 128th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 7, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Clare A. McCullough,
Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Gesnes, France,
October 7, 1918. One of four survivors of a platoon of 41
who attacked Hill 269, Corporal McCullough, with the three others, continued on
their mission and held the hill for some time without hope of reinforcements.
General Orders No. No. 47, W.D., 1921
Born: at Meadville, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Meadville, Pennsylvania
McDonald, James
First Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company K, 125th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 31, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James McDonald, First
Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Sergy, France.
July 31. 1918. After his platoon commander had fallen wounded at the beginning
of the advance, and the platoon was becoming demoralized under intense machine
gun and artillery fire, Sergeant McDonald assumed command, steadied his men,
and led them in a successful attack in a further advance of 150 yards, gaining
an important objective and strengthening the defense of the captured position
of Hill 212.
General Orders 61, W.D., 1919
Born: at Saginaw, Michigan
Home Town: Saginaw, Michigan
*McFarling, George
Private, U.S. Army
Company E, 125th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 31, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George McFarling,
Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Cierges, northeast
of Chateau-Thierry, France, July 31, 1918. Although he was himself severely
wounded, Private McFarling crawled over to an exposed and dangerous place to
render first aid to a seriously wounded comrade, and while doing so received a
fatal wound.
General Orders No. No. 116, W.D., 1918
Born: at Alpena, Michigan
Home Town: Flint, Michigan
McKey, Harold G.
First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army
128th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 13 - 14, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Harold G. McKey, First
Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at
Romagne, France, October 13 - 14, 1918. When his company commander was wounded,
Lieutenant McKey took command of the company. Although wounded and weakened by
the loss of blood, he refused to be evacuated but continued in command of his
men for 32 hours under severe machine-gun and artillery fire, until the town of
Romagne was taken, remaining in action until ordered to the rear.
General Orders 98, W.D., 1919
Born: at Chicago, Illinois
Home Town: Chicago, Illinois
McNulty, Clarence
J.
Private, U.S. Army
Medical Detachment, 128th Infantry Reg. (Attached), 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 7, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Clarence J. McNulty,
Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Gesnes, France,
October 7, 1918. When his battalion was forced to retire under heavy artillery
and machine-gun fire, Private McNulty, accompanied by Private William A.
Jacobson, went out in front of the battalion, administering first aid and
bringing in the wounded who had been left lying in
exposed positions. While they were carrying back a wounded soldier, Private
Jacobson was wounded, whereupon Private McNulty alone carried the wounded man
to the dressing station and then immediately returned to assist Private
Jacobson.
General Orders No. 46, W.D., 1919
Born: at Chicago, Illinois
Home Town: Chicago, Illinois
McSorley, James
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company E, 127th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 30, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James McSorley,
Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Roncheres,
France, July 30, 1918. Painfully wounded in the left arm, Sergeant McSorley
continued to lead his platoon in the face of terrific machine-gun fire,
remaining with his men and directing the advance until he was ordered to the
rear.
General Orders 66, W.D., 1919
Born: at Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Home Town: Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Mecom, John H.
Private, U.S. Army
Company E, 125th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 31, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John H. Mecom, Private,
U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Cierges, France, July 31,
1918. Though severely wounded while advancing with his platoon in the face of
heavy fire from enemy machine guns, Private Mecom refused to return to the rear
for first aid and he not only continued in the advance but with another soldier
successfully attacked a machine-gun nest.
General Orders No. 20, W.D., 1919
Born: at Williams, Oklahoma
Home Town: Eufaula, Oklahoma
Melfi, Jerry
Private First Class, U.S. Army
Company F, 126th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 14, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Jerry Melfi, Private
First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near
Bois-de-Bantheville, France, October 14, 1918. After two runners had been
wounded attempting to get liaison with the troops on the left of his regiment,
Private Melfi, though sick from exposure, volunteered and successfully crossed
an open field which was constantly swept by enemy machine-gun fire. Having
accomplished his mission, he returned through the same machine-gun fire and
delivered to his company commander the information he had gained. Private
Melfi's devotion to duty and fearlessness were an inspiration to his comrades.
General Orders No. No. 49, W.D., 1922
Born: at Italy
Home Town: Swissvale, Pennsylvania
Michalka, Gustave
A.
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company E, 125th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 31, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Gustave A. Michalka,
Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Cierges,
northeast of Chateau-Thierry, France, July 31, 1918. When his platoon advanced
up the slope in front of the Bois les Jomblets, it became necessary to put out
of action an enemy machine gun that was cutting up the platoon. Corporal
Michalka grasped the situation and at the risk of his own life advanced upon
the nest with two of his men, killed the operators, and captured the gun.
General Orders No. No. 117, W.D., 1918
Born: at Cheboygan, Michigan
Home Town: Flint, Michigan
Morrison, Lyman N.
Private, U.S. Army
Company A, 125th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 3, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Lyman N. Morrison,
Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Juvigny, France,
August 3, 1918. Private Morrison displayed marked bravery in repeatedly
carrying messages to the front lines over terrain swept by intense artillery
and machine-gun fire. Still under heavy fire, he assisted wounded soldiers he
found in exposed positions. His heroism was an inspiration to those near him.
General Orders 71, W.D., 1919
Born: at Comstock, Michigan
Home Town: Kalamazoo, Michigan
Motley, Robert E.
First Lieutenant (Dental Corps), U.S. Army
Medical Detachment, 125th Infantry Reg. (Attached), 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 31 - August 7 & October 14 - 16, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Robert E. Motley, First
Lieutenant (Dental Corps), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near
Chateau-Thierry. France, July 31 - August 7, and near Verdun,
France, October 14 - 16, 1918. Realizing the need of medical attention
at the front, lieutenant Motley went beyond the scope
of his duties as dentist by advancing with the infantry and establishing and
maintaining dressing station with the leading elements of his command. For
seven days, from July 31 to August 7, he safely evacuated many patients by his
prompt and fearless action. He again volunteered and went forward in the attack
of October 14 - 16, and on the latter date, carried a message back to the
supply officer, requesting food for the men. Although wounded and badly gassed,
he accomplished his mission, refusing evacuation until the food was started for
the lines.
General Orders No. 59, W.D., 1919
Born: at Pittsfield, Illinois
Home Town: Verden, Illinois
Moyse, Herman
First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army
125th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 31, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Herman Moyse, First
Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near
Cierges, northeast of Chateau-Thierry, France, July 31, 1918. After advancing
through five stages of artillery barrage and machine-gun fire, First Lieutenant
Moyse led a patrol of five men forward to capture two machine guns which were
endangering the success of the operation. Although seriously wounded in the
chest and foot by machine-gun fire, he would not consent to being taken to the
rear until the guns had been captured.
General Orders No. No. 117, W.D., 1918
Born: at St. Gabriel, Louisiana
Home Town: Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Mueller, Joseph,
Jr.
Private First Class, U.S. Army
Company F, 127th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 10 - 11, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Joseph Mueller, Jr.,
Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near
Jametz, France, November 10 - 11, 1918. Private Mueller, a runner, successfully
maintained liaison between his company, which formed the liaison group with
another division, and regimental headquarters, promptly carrying numerous
messages across an area under heavy fire.
General Orders 66, W.D., 1919
Born: at Austria-Hungary
Home Town: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Munroe, William A.
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Medical Detachment, 125th Infantry Reg. (Attached), 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 28 - August 2, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William A. Munroe,
Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Sergy, France,
July 28 to August 2, 1918. Sergeant Munroe voluntarily left his aid station and
went to the field of action to deliver first aid to men in the most advanced
positions. He tended the wounded under the most intense machine-gun and shell
fire, and successfully carried a large number to places of comparative safety.
His courage and cheerfulness under such hazardous circumstances did much to
keep up the spirits of both the wounded whom he served and the men fighting in
that vicinity.
General Orders 64, W.D., 1919
Born: at Saginaw, Michigan
Home Town: Detroit, Michigan
Neitzel, Albert R.
Private, U.S. Army
Company M, 126th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 14, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Albert R. Neitzel,
Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Romagne, France,
October 14, 1918. In an attack on Cote Dame Marie the 126th Infantry was held
up, owing to intense enemy machine-gun fire. Private Neitzel volunteered as a
member of a combat patrol, which cut through the enemy lines, captured ten
machine guns, killed and captured fifteen of the enemy, and forced a large
number to surrender, clearing that part of the Cote Dame Marie of the enemy,
thus enabling the regiment to continue their advance.
General Orders No. 21, W.D., 1919
Born: at St. Francis, Kansas
Home Town: Wheeler, Kansas
Nicol, Alexander
L.
First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army
Company L, 128th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 30, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Alexander L. Nicol,
First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action
near Juvigny, north of Soissons, France, August 30, 1918. After being severely
wounded Lieutenant Nicol directed the orderly retirement of his company and
organized it under heavy fire of artillery and machine guns. At great personal
risk he made several trips forward to bring in wounded men. Throughout the
entire action he fearlessly exposed himself to fire in order to encourage and
cheer his men. His energetic and faithful work furnished an example of calmness
and courage to the men under his command.
General Orders No. 116, W.D., 1919
Born: at Sparta, Wisconsin
Home Town: Sparta, Wisconsin
*Noble, Clarence
G.
First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army
128th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 3, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Clarence G. Noble,
First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action
near St. Gilles, France, August 3, 1918. Lieutenant Noble voluntarily exposed
himself to heavy shell fire in placing his men under cover during a heavy
bombardment. While assisting a wounded soldier he was struck by a shell and killed.
General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919
Born: at Reedsville, Wisconsin
Home Town: Soperton, Wisconsin
Norton, James A.
Wagoner, U.S. Army
Company A, 107th Ammunition Train, 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 4, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James A. Norton,
Wagoner, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Juvigny, north of
Soissons, France, September 4, 1918. During a heavy enemy bombardment a shell
burst near two ammunition trucks that were being unloaded at a dump, blowing up
one truck and setting fire to the other. Disregarding the warning of
bystanders, Wagoner Norton rushed forward, threw off the burning cushions and cover on the truck and backed it to a place of safety. His
conspicuous bravery was the means of saving a large quantity of ammunition.
General Orders No. 15, W.D., 1919
Born: at Houghton, South Dakota
Home Town: Columbia, South Dakota
*Nowak, John M.
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company K, 127th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 4, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John M. Nowak,
Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Fismes, France,
August 4, 1918. After being severely wounded Sergeant Nowak refused to go to
the rear for first aid, but bravely continued in the advance. While he was
helping to reform his company under a heavy machine-gun barrage shortly
afterwards he was killed.
General Orders 95, W.D., 1919
Born: at Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Home Town: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
*Ollrich, Harry J.
Private, U.S. Army
Company E, 125th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 31 - August 4, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Harry J. Ollrich,
Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action during the advance
across the River Ourcq and from Cierges to Fismes, France, July 31 to August 4,
1918. Many times daily during this advance Private Ollrich displayed an entire
disregard of personal danger in the carrying of messages through enemy
barrages. Later in the fighting near Fismes, when it became necessary to send
an important message to the commanding officer of the battalion, although
Private Ollrich had been on constant duty night and day for four days, he
attempted to deliver the message but was killed while crossing a shell-swept
zone.
General Orders No. No. 116, W.D., 1918
Born: at Detroit, Michigan
Home Town: Mount Clemens, Michigan
Olsen, Olaf S.
Private, U.S. Army
Company I, 127th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 31, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Olaf S. Olsen, Private,
U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Juvigny, France, August 31,
1918. Private Olsen was a squad leader in the second platoon. After reaching
his objective he displayed extraordinary qualities of leadership in organizing
scattering squads of Company I and placing them in advantageous positions in
spite of severe machine-gun fire and artillery bombardment. His disregard of danger
and fine leadership were an inspiration to his comrades.
General Orders No. No. 1244, W.D., 1918
Born: at Swift County, Minnesota
Home Town: Superior, Wisconsin
*Ortiz, Concepcion
Private, U.S. Army
Company I, 125th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 11, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Concepcion Ortiz,
Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Romagne, France,
October 11, 1918. On the morning of October 11 Private Ortiz made numerous
trips across a valley which was swept by continuous and terrific machine-gun
fire, carrying messages of great importance from his company in the front line
to his battalion post of command. After having successfully and fearlessly
carried many messages he lost his life while performing the hazardous duty.
General Orders 64, W.D., 1919
Born: at Eagle Pass, Texas
Home Town: Eagle Pass, Texas
Paauwe, Martin J.
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company K, 126th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 14, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Martin J. Paauwe,
Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near St. Georges,
France, October 14, 1918. After the advance of his platoon had been stopped by
severe fire from an enemy machine-gun nest, Corporal Paauwe, assisted by
another soldier, reorganized the platoon and placed it under cover. Corporal
Paauwe and his companion then charged the enemy machine-gun nest and captured
it, together with one officer and twenty men.
General Orders No. No. 16, W.D., 1929
Born: at Lodin, New York
Home Town: Grand Rapids, Michigan
Palmer, Donald D.
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company C, 107th Field Signal Battalion, 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 2, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Donald D. Palmer,
Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Cierges, France,
August 2, 1918. Corporal Palmer was a member of a detachment stringing
telephone wire far in advance of the front lines through the heaviest artillery
fire. When connection was established at a point within 100 yards of the German
line and before the American advance was begun, he volunteered to remain there
until our troops had advanced far enough to establish the advance regimental
post of command at that place. His devotion to duty under conditions of
greatest danger assisted immeasurably in maintaining unity of action between
the front lines and regimental post of command, and his utter indifference to
his own safety made easier the capture of a strong enemy position.
General Orders No. 20, W.D., 1919
Born: at Green Bay, Wisconsin
Home Town: West Allis, Wisconsin
*Payson, Carl F.
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company C, 125th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 1, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Carl F. Payson,
Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Cierges,
northeast of Chateau-Thierry, France, on August 1, 1918. During the attack made
by the company on the village of Cierges, Sergeant Payson was mortally wounded
in the head by a machine-gun bullet. He succeeded in keeping on his feet,
however, and with the attacking wave, encouraged them, and by his strong will
power he instilled in them all the spirit of fearlessness.
General Orders No. No. 116, W.D., 1918
Born: at Paulding, Ohio
Home Town: Monroe, Michigan
Pelkey, Edwin
Private, U.S. Army
Company C, 107th Field Signal Battalion, 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 2, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edwin Pelkey, Private,
U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Cierges, France, August 2,
1918. Private Pelkey was a member of a detachment stringing telephone wire in
advance of the front lines through the heaviest artillery fire. When connection
was established at a point within 100 yards of the German line and before the
American advance was begun, Private Pelkey volunteered to remain there until
our troops had advanced far enough to establish the advance regimental post of
command at that place. His devotion to duty under conditions of great danger
assisted immeasurably in maintaining unity of action between the front lines
and regimental post of command, and his utter indifference to his own safety
made easier the capture of a strong enemy position.
General Orders No. 20, W.D., 1919
Born: at Canada
Home Town: Reno, Nevada
Peterson, Walter O.
L.
First Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company H, 128th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 5, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Walter O. L. Peterson,
First Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Romagne,
France, October 5, 1918. Because of casualties among officers, Sergeant
Peterson was placed in command of the second wave, which he led with
exceptional bravery and leadership. When it became isolated in a fog, he
crawled forward by himself to ascertain the character of troops which were seen
one kilometer to the front, and upon finding that they were hostile,
immediately established liaison with adjacent units and straightened out his line
after breaking up several enemy machine-gun nests.
General Orders No. 44, W.D., 1919
Born: at Menominee, Michigan
Home Town: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
*Phillips, Dewey
Private First Class, U.S. Army
Company K, 125th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 31, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Dewey Phillips, Private
First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Sergy, France,
July 31, 1918. While his company was waiting orders, after having reached the
crest of Hill 212, Private Phillips voluntarily left his place and went for a
message when an approaching runner was seen to fall, too badly wounded to reach
the company. This act was done voluntarily and under the direct fire of the
enemy's machine-guns, as well as the terrific bombardment to which the hill was
then subjected.
General Orders 64, W.D., 1919
Born: at Saginaw, Michigan
Home Town: Saginaw, Michigan
Platten, Michael
A.
Cook, U.S. Army
Battery B, 121st Field Artillery, 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 14, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Michael A. Platten,
Cook, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Chery-Chartreuve,
France, August 14, 1918. When the gun crews of the platoons in the woods were
forced to withdraw on account of the intense enemy shelling, a wounded man was
left behind. Noticing this, Cook Flatten rushed into the woods despite the
continued shelling and brought the man to safety.
General Orders No. 21, W.D., 1919
Born: at Green Bay, Wisconsin
Home Town: Green Bay, Wisconsin
Plauman, Herman
Private First Class, U.S. Army
Company H, 128th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 3, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Herman Plauman, Private
First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near St. Gilles,
France, August 3, 1918. After having just returned from a hazardous trip
through heavy shell fire, Private Plauman volunteered and carried a message to
his company commander. As he was about to complete his mission the company
commander was mortally wounded by a shell. After administering first aid he
reported back to his battalion commander, who, upon noticing that one of the
runner's fingers was missing, ordered him to the rear for treatment.
General Orders No. 44, W.D., 1919
Born: at Romeo, Michigan
Home Town: Detroit, Michigan
Pohl, George H.
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company G, 126th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 28, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George H. Pohl,
Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Juvigny, north of
Soissons, France, August 28, 1918. Corporal Pohl was severely wounded during
the first stage of the advance, but he remained with his company until the
objective was gained. He then went to the rear, where his wound was dressed,
and was ordered to a hospital. When his evacuation was delayed by lack of
ambulances, this soldier decided to return to the front line, where he reported
to his commanding officer and volunteered to assist in carrying wounded to a
dressing station. During the remainder of the operation, in spite of his
wounds, he continued to assist in bringing the wounded in from a field
constantly swept by machine-gun fire.
General Orders No. No. 1, W.D., 1926
Born: at Mount Clemens, Michigan
Home Town: Mount Clemens, Michigan
Prescott, Floyd W.
Corporal, U.S. Army
Headquarters Company, 120th Field Artillery, 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 4, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Floyd W. Prescott,
Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at St. Gilles, near
Fismes, France, August 4, 1918. Corporal Prescott, with other soldiers, made
frequent trips to maintain telephone communication between battalion and
regimental headquarters during a destructive enemy bombardment. All other lines
had been destroyed and as this line was used by both infantry and artillery for
communication with the rear it was of the utmost importance that it be
maintained.
General Orders No. No. 142, W.D., 1918
Born: at Leslie, Michigan
Home Town: Lansing, Michigan
Prescott, Lee O.
Private, U.S. Army
Headquarters Company, 120th Field Artillery, 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 4, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Lee O. Prescott,
Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at St. Gilles, near
Fismes, France, August 4, 1918. Private Prescott with other soldiers made
frequent trips to maintain telephone communication between battalion and
regimental headquarters during a destructive enemy bombardment. All other lines
had been destroyed. As this line was used by both infantry and artillery for a
communication with the rear, it was of the utmost importance that it be
maintained.
General Orders No. 32, W.D., 1919
Born: at Spicerville, Michigan
Home Town: Lansing, Michigan
Purdom, Thomas M.
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company I, 125th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 9 - 11, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Thomas M. Purdom,
Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Romagne, France,
October 9 - 11, 1918. Voluntarily assuming the duties of runner, after he had
seen many others fail in attempting to get through the unusually heavy fire,
Corporal Purdom repeatedly passed through the fire and aided materially in the
success of the entire operations. When the supply of first-aid material had
become exhausted, he again went through, returning with sufficient bandages to
care for the wounded, who could not, at that time, be
removed.
General Orders No. 64, W.D., 1918
Born: at Sparks, Georgia
Home Town: Sparks, Georgia
*Purdy, Willard D.
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company A, 127th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 4, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Willard D. Purdy,
Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Hegenbach,
Alsace, July 4, 1918. Upon returning with his patrol after a reconnaissance on
the enemy's line, Sergeant Purdy was calling the roll of his men and collecting
their hand grenades, when the pin of one of the grenades became disengaged.
Seeing that the grenade could not be thrown away without injuring some of the
men, Sergeant Purdy called on them all to run, while he picked up three of the
grenades, and, bending over, held them against his stomach. The grenades
exploded, killing Sergeant Purdy instantly, but his presence of mind and
self-sacrificing act saved the lives of his comrades.
General Orders 66, W.D., 1919
Born: at Shawano, Wisconsin
Home Town: Marshfield, Wisconsin
Quick, Charles A.
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Headquarters Company, 126th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 11- 16, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles A. Quick,
Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action in the Argonne Forest,
France, October 11 - 16, 1918. Sergeant Quick displayed great bravery in bring
up a gun from the 37-mm platoon, and in the face of enemy machine-gun and
sniper fire worked his way well ahead of the front lines and concentrated his
fire on the enemy machine-gun nests in such a manner that they were soon put
out of action, thereby paving the way for the advancing line.
General Orders No. 6, W.D., 1930
Born: at Chicago, Illinois
Home Town: Grand Rapids, Michigan
Raleigh, Walter J.
Private First Class, U.S. Army
Company A, 107th Ammunition Train, 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 4, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Walter J. Raleigh,
Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near
Juvigny, north of Soissons, France, September 4, 1918. During a heavy enemy
bombardment a shell burst near two ammunition trucks that were being unloaded
at a dump, blowing up one truck and setting fire to the other. Disregarding the
warnings of bystanders, Private Raleigh rushed forward, cranked the engine of
the burning truck and assisted in backing it to a place of safety while others
extinguished the fire. His conspicuous bravery was the means of saving a large
quantity of ammunition.
General Orders No. No. 137, W.D., 1918
Born: at Menasha, Wisconsin
Home Town: Menasha, Wisconsin
Raymond, Frank H.
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company M, 126th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 14, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Frank H. Raymond,
Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Romagne, France,
October 14, 1918. In the attack on Cote Dame Marie, the 126th Infantry was held
up owing to intense 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. 21, W.D., 1919
Born: at Kent City, Michigan
Home Town: Freemont, Michigan
Redeker, Paul W.
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company M, 125th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 31, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Paul W. Redeker,
Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action 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. No. 117, W.D., 1918
Born: at Manistique, Michigan
Home Town: Manistique, Michigan
Reed, Albert J.
Corporal, U.S. Army
Headquarters Company, 147th Field Artillery, 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 30, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Albert J. Reed,
Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Juvigny, north of
Soissons, France, August 30, 1918. While stationed in an observation post which
was heavily bombarded with gas and high-explosive shells, 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, W.D., 1919
Born: at San Francisco, California
Home Town: Davis, California
Reese, William
Private First Class, U.S. Army
Company I, 125th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 11, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William Reese, Private
First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Romagne,
France, October 11, 1918. Private Reese displayed exceptional courage in
repeatedly crossing an area swept by machine-gun and shell fire to carry
messages to battalion headquarters after other soldiers had been killed or
wounded in attempting the same mission.
General Orders 64, W.D., 1919
Born: at Hillsboro, Texas
Home Town: San Saba, Texas
*Regan, John M.
Second Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army
128th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 1, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John M. Regan, Second
Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action 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, W.D., 1919
Born: at Silver City, Idaho
Home Town: Boise, Idaho
Reich, Louis B.
First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army
128th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 1, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Louis B. Reich, First
Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action 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, W.D., 1919
Born: at Rome, Wisconsin
Home Town: Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin
Ritt, Maurice J.
V.
Lieutenant of Infantry, Army of France
French Mission, 127th U.S. Infantry (Attached), 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 31, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Maurice J. V. Ritt,
Lieutenant of Infantry, Army of France, for extraordinary heroism in action
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, W.D., 1919
Born: at France
Home Town: France
*Ritzert, Charles
T.
Private, U.S. Army
Company G, 125th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 31 - August 4, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles T. Ritzert,
Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Courmont and St. Martin,
France, July 31 to August 4, 1918. Throughout the battle to force passage of
the Ourcq River and capture the heights beyond, Private 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, W.D., 1919
Born: at St. Joseph, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Chicora, Pennsylvania
Roberts, Claude R.
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company G, 128th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 1, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Claude R. Roberts,
Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Terny-Sorny,
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, W.D., 1919
Born: at Racine, Wisconsin
Home Town: Wausau, Wisconsin
Rolain, Ray C.
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company L, 127th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 31, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Ray C. Rolain,
Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action 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, W.D., 1919
Born: at Rhinelander, Wisconsin
Home Town: Rhinelander, Wisconsin
*Rundquist, Oscar
A.
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company I, 126th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 9, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Oscar A. Rundquist,
Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action 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, W.D., 1919
Born: at Big Rapids, Michigan
Home Town: Big Rapids, Michigan
Sack, William
First Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company I, 126th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 9, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William Sack, First
Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Romagne, France,
October 9, 1918. Assuming command of his company after all the officers had
become casualties, Sergeant Sack skillfully maneuvered
it in an attack on enemy 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 No. 126, W.D., 1919
Born: at Keno, Michigan
Home Town: Big Rapids, Michigan
Schuchart, Frank
Private, U.S. Army
Company L, 128th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 30 & November 8, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Frank Schuchart,
Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action 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 machine-gun
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.
General Orders 95, W.D., 1919
Born: at Liberty, Wisconsin
Home Town: Belmont, Wisconsin
Schultheis,
Bernard
Private, U.S. Army
Machine-Gun Company, 125th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 1, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Bernard Schultheis,
Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action 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, W.D., 1918
Born: at St. Louis, Michigan
Home Town: Flint, Michigan
Schultz, Arthur
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company I, 128th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 30, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Arthur Schultz,
Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action 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
machine-gun emplacements. Later, when a retirement was ordered, he remained in
advance of the line to carry back the wounded, in spite of heavy fire from
artillery and machine guns.
General Orders No. 20, W.D., 1919
Born: at Menasha, Wisconsin
Home Town: Neenah, Wisconsin
Seeler, Wilfred
Private First Class, U.S. Army
Medical Detachment, 125th Infantry Reg. (Attached), 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 5, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Wilfred Seeler, Private
First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action 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.
General Orders No. No. 117, W.D., 1918
Born: at Canada
Home Town: Detroit, Michigan
Sharp, Don E.
Private, U.S. Army
Medical Detachment, 125th Infantry Reg. (Attached), 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 31, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Don E. Sharp, Private,
U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action 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, W.D., 1923
Born: at Gladwin, Michigan
Home Town: Saginaw, Michigan
Shaskan, Samuel
Private, U.S. Army
Headquarters Company, 128th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 28, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Samuel Shaskan,
Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Juvigny, France,
August 28, 1918. Going out from the front line through barbed- wire
entanglements, under heavy artillery and machine-gun fire, Private Shaskan
brought back to safety a wounded soldier.
General Orders 66, W.D., 1919
Born: at Russia
Home Town: Chicago, Illinois
Shedlewski, John
F.
Private First Class, U.S. Army
Company A, 107th Ammunition Train, 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 4, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John F. Shedlewski,
Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near
Juvigny, north of Soissons, France, September 4, 1918. During a heavy enemy
bombardment a shell burst near two ammunition trucks that were being unloaded
at a dump, blowing up one truck and setting fire to the other. Disregarding the
warnings of bystanders, Private Shedlewski rushed forward and assisted in
throwing the burning cushions and cover off the truck and backing it to a place
of safety. His conspicuous bravery was the means of saving a large quantity of
ammunition.
General Orders No. 21, W.D., 1919
Born: at Menasha, Wisconsin
Home Town: Menasha, Wisconsin
Shelor, Charles A.
Second Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army
127th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 15, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles A. Shelor,
Second Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action in
the Bois-de-Bantheville, France, October 15, 1918.
Under heavy fire, Lieutenant Shelor made a reconnaissance of woods infested by
enemy machine-guns and snipers, locating another 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, W.D., 1919
Born: at Roanoke, Virginia
Home Town: Richmond, Virginia
Sheridan, Charles
L.
Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army
128th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 31 & August 1, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles L. Sheridan,
Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action 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. No. 124, W.D., 1918
Born: at Marshalltown, Iowa
Home Town: Bozeman, Montana
Shipman,
Stephen V.
Private, U.S. Army
Company C, 126th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 1, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Stephen V. Shipman,
Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action in the woods north of
Cierges, northeast of Chateau-Thierry, France, August 1, 1918. After his
company had entered the woods north of Cierges 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. No. 117, W.D., 1918
Born: at Benton Harbor, Michigan
Home Town: Bangor, Michigan
Shirley, Walter L.
First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army
126th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 18, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Walter L. Shirley,
First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action
near Bois-de-Bantheville, 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 81, W.D., 1919
Born: at New Carlisle, Ohio
Home Town: Jackson, Michigan
Shore, Laurel
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company I, 126th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 4, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Laurel Shore, Corporal,
U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action 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, W.D., 1919
Born: at Osceola County, Michigan
Home Town: Evart, Michigan
Siebert, Walter
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company F, 127th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 16, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Walter Siebert,
Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action 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, W.D., 1919
Born: at Gresham, Wisconsin
Home Town: Shepley, Wisconsin
Skrypeck, Andy
Private, U.S. Army
Medical Detachment, 125th Infantry Reg. (Attached), 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 5, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Andy Skrypeck, Private,
U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action 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, W.D., 1918
Born: at Austria
Home Town: Detroit, Michigan
Slagsvol, Oscar T.
Second Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army
128th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 3, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Oscar T. Slagsvol,
Second Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action
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
into the enemy's position and continued to perform his duties until he was
overcome by exhaustion.
General Orders No. 44, W.D., 1919
Born: at Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Home Town: Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Smith, Clarence W.
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company E, 125th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 31, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Clarence W. Smith,
Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action 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, W.D., 1918
Born: at McArthur, Ohio
Home Town: Flint, Michigan
Smith, Daniel R.
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company H, 16th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 20, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Daniel R. Amith,
Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action 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, W.D., 1920
Born: at Germany
Home Town: Reading, Pennsylvania
Smith, George L.
Private, U.S. Army
Medical Detachment, 125th Infantry Reg. (Attached), 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 11, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George L. Smith,
Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action 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, W.D., 1929
Born: at Blair County, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania
Smith, Ivan H.
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company E, 125th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 31, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Ivan H. Smith,
Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action during the forcing of
a passage of the River Ourcq and the capture of the heights beyond, near
Cierges, northeast of Chateau-Thierry, France, July 31, 1918. Sergeant Smith
captured a machine-gun single-handed and after being wounded while so doing so,
reorganized his platoon before being taken back for first aid.
General Orders No. No. 132, W.D., 1918
Born: at Bay Port, Michigan
Home Town: Flint, Michigan
Smith, Maxwell E.
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company D, 126th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 3, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Maxwell E. Smith,
Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action 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, W.D., 1919
Born: at Ionia, Michigan
Home Town: Ionia, Michigan
Smith, Nickolas
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company K, 126th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 14, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Nickolas Smith,
Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near St. Georges,
France, October 14, 1918. After his platoon had been stopped and disorganized
by machine-gun fire, Sergeant Smith with another soldier,
reorganized the platoon and led it in a charge on an enemy machine-gun nest,
capturing it, together with one officer and 20 men.
General Orders 89, W.D., 1919
Born: at Grand Rapids, Michigan
Home Town: Grand Rapids, Michigan
Smith, Warde B.
First Lieutenant (Medical Corps), U.S. Army
125th Infantry Reg. (Attached), 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 21 - August 7, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Warde B. Smith, First
Lieutenant (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action 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.
General Orders No. 9, W.D., 1923
Born: at Frankfort, Ohio
Home Town: Frankfort, Ohio
Snowden, Samuel
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company H, 125th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 31, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Samuel Snowden, Sergeant,
U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Cierges, France, July 31,
1918. Exposed to intensive artillery and machine-gun 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, W.D., 1931
Born: at Cheboygan, Michigan
Home Town: Wyandotte, Michigan
*Socha, Rudolph
Private, U.S. Army
Battery D, 119th Field Artillery, 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 29, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Rudolph Socha, Private,
U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Montfaucon, France,
September 29, 1918. Having been severely wounded in the knee, Private Socha
refused to be evacuated, but immediately returned from the dressing station to
his battery position, where he assisted in caring for other wounded men until
he was again wounded; inspiring his comrades by his undiminishing courage and
cheerfulness in the face of danger.
General Orders 66, W.D., 1919
Born: at Talbot, Michigan
Home Town: Detroit, Michigan
Somes, Russell V.
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company I, 125th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 31, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Russell V. Somes,
Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action 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, W.D., 1918
Born: at Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan
Home Town: Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan
First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army
Company B, 127th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 4, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John D. Spencer, First
Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action 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, W.D., 1918
Born: at Oshkosh, Wisconsin
Home Town: Oshkosh, Wisconsin
St. James, Leonard
Private First Class, U.S. Army
Company I, 125th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 9, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Leonard St. James,
Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near
Romagne, France, October 9, 1918. Private St. James repeatedly crossed an open
area 500 meters wide under intense machine-gun fire in carrying messages to
battalion headquarters. On one of his trips he came upon a wounded soldier,
whom he took to the aid station, after administering first aid to him.
General Orders 64, W.D., 1919
Born: at Whittemore, Michigan
Home Town: Bay City, Michigan
Private, U.S. Army
Company L, 127th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 1, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented
to Thomas J. Stafford, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action
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, W.D., 1919
Born: at Canada
Home Town: Rhinelander, Wisconsin
Stein, Fred C.
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company F, 125th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 9, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Fred C. Stein,
Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action 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, W.D., 1919
Born: at Coleman, Michigan
Home Town: Atlanta, Michigan
Steinkraus, Herman
W.
First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army
127th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 15, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Herman W. Steinkraus,
First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action
near the Bois-de-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 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, W.D., 1919
Born: at Cleveland, Ohio
Home Town: Cleveland, Ohio
Stevens, Levi
First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army
125th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 9, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Levi Stevens, First
Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action 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. 37, W.D., 1919
Born: at Trenton, New Jersey
Home Town: Alpena, Michigan
Stevens, Matt
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company E, 125th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 31 - August 8, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Matt Stevens, Corporal,
U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action 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. No. 117, W.D., 1918
Born: at St. Johns, Michigan
Home Town: St. Johns, Michigan
Strom, Edward B.
Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army
126th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 14, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edward B. Strom,
Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action 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, W.D., 1929
Born: at Clarion, Michigan
Home Town: Grand Rapids, Michigan
*Stuart, Arthur J.
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company M, 125th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 31, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Arthur J. Stuart,
Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action 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, W.D., 1918
Born: at Canada
Home Town: Detroit, Michigan
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company F, 127th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 5, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented
to Arthur L. Stuckrad, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action
near Gesnes, France, October 5, 1918. With two other soldiers, Corporal
Struckrad advanced ahead of their company and rushed an enemy machine-gun nest
from the flank, capturing fourteen members of the crew and two machine-guns,
and thereby enabling the advance to continue. Carrying the captured guns with
them to the objective, they later used them successfully in repelling a hostile
counterattack.
General Orders 66, W.D., 1919
Born: at Charles City, Iowa
Home Town: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Swan, Thomas E.
Captain (Chaplain), U.S. Army
125th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 31 - August 6, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Thomas E. Swan, Captain
(Chaplain), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action 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, W.D., 1918
Born: at England
Home Town: Saginaw, Michigan
Swift, Harry
Private, U.S. Army
Company G, 126th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 28, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Harry Swift, Private,
U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Juvigny, France, August 28,
1918. Private Swift twice volunteered and carried messages across open fields
swept by machine-gun fire after other runners had been killed on similar
missions. Returning from his second mission, he saw his 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 71, W.D., 1919
Born: at Detroit, Michigan
Home Town: Detroit, Michigan
Second Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army
127th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 28 - 30, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented
to Douglas A. Taylor, Second Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action 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, W.D., 1919
Born: at Rhinelander, Wisconsin
Home Town: Rhinelander, Wisconsin
*Teichler, John
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company L, 125th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 31, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John Teichler,
Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Hill 212, near
Cierges, northeast of Chateau-Thierry, France, July 31, 1918. Although he was
himself severely wounded in the attack on the Bois les Jamblets, Sergeant
Teiuchler 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, W.D., 1918
Born: at Menominee, Michigan
Home Town: Menominee, Michigan
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company I, 128th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 30, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented
to Max P. Thalke, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action 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, W.D., 1919
Born: at Aurora, Illinois
Home Town: Menasha, Wisconsin
*Thompson, Orrie
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company C, 126th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 1, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Orrie Thompson,
Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action in the woods north of
Cierges, northeast of Chateau-Thierry, France, on August 1, 1918. After his
company had entered the woods north of Cierges, 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, W.D., 1918
Born: at Bango, Michigan
Home Town: Kalamazoo, Michigan
*Thorne, Charles
E.
Private First Class, U.S. Army
Battery C, 147th Field Artillery, 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 29, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles E. Thorne,
Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action 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, W.D., 1919
Born: at Omaha, Nebraska
Home Town: Pierre, South Dakota
Second Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army
127th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 3, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented
to Edwin B. Thorsen, Second Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action 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, W.D., 1919
Born: at Ashland, Wisconsin
Home Town: Ashland, Wisconsin
Thrall, Harry
Private, U.S. Army
Company E, 125th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 8, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Harry Thrall, Private,
U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action 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, W.D., 1919
Born: at Dunningville, Michigan
Home Town: Dunningville, Michigan
Tindall, Philip
First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army
126th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 2, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Philip Tindall, First
Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action 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 next 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. 20, W.D., 1919
Born: at Washington, Washington, D.C.
Home Town: Seattle, Washington
*Turley, Clarence
L.
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company I, 128th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 30, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Clarence L. Turley,
Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action 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, W.D., 1919
Born: at Marion, Kentucky
Home Town: Pasco, Washington
Underwood, David
H.
Private First Class, U.S. Army
Company B, 126th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 6, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to David H. Underwood,
Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action 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, W.D., 1919
Born: at Tecumeseh, Michigan
Home Town: Tecumeseh, Michigan
*Vibbert, Edward
T.
Private, U.S. Army
Company M, 125th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 31, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edward T. Vibbert,
Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Sergy, northeast
of Chateau-Thierry, France, July 31, 1918. When his company was obliged to dig
in under heavy fire from all arms within 150 yards of the main German line, he
was sent with a 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, W.D., 1918
Born: at Brockport, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Corunna, Michigan
Voliva, James B.
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company F, 128th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 7, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James B. Voliva,
Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action 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, W.D., 1921
Born: at Pomona, Washington
Home Town: Pomona, Washington
Waite, Howard E.
Private First Class, U.S. Army
Sanitary Detachment, 126th Infantry Reg. (Attached), 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 31, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Howard E. Waite,
Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action 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, W.D., 1919
Born: at Canada
Home Town: Highland Park, Michigan
*Weine, William F.
First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army
125th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 31, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William F. Weine, First
Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action 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, W.D., 1931
Born: at Alpena, Michigan
Home Town: Alpena, Michigan
*Wescott, Ira L.
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company M, 126th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 28 - 30, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Ira L. Wescott,
Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action 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, W.D., 1919
Born: at Byron Center, Michigan
Home Town: Grandville, Michigan
Private First Class, U.S. Army
Company F, 127th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 4, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented
to Henry W. Wetzel, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action near Gesnes, France, October 4 - 20, 1918. Private Wetzel, a company
runner, repeatedly volunteered for missions so hazardous that no others would
attempt them. At all hours of the day and night over unknown ground, he carried
numerous messages in the face of heavy machine-gun and shell fire.
General Orders 66, W.D., 1919
Born: at Shawano, Wisconsin
Home Town: Shawano, Wisconsin
Wheat, Harry R.
Captain (Medical Corps), U.S. Army
125th Infantry Reg. (Attached), 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 1 - 6, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Harry R. Wheat, Captain
(Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action, 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 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, W.D., 1918
Born: at New Hampshire
Home Town: Springfield, Massachusetts
Private First Class, U.S. Army
Company F, 127th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 4 - 20, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented
to Guy Whitman, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action 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, W.D., 1919
Born: at Shawano, Wisconsin
Home Town: Shawano, Wisconsin
Williams, Clarence
M.
Captain (Medical Corps), U.S. Army
125th Infantry Reg. (Attached), 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 31 & August 1, 2, & 3 - 7, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Clarence M. Williams,
Captain (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action on the
Ourcq River July 31 and August 1, 1918; northwest of Coulonges, France, August
2, 1918; and on the heights overlooking the Vesle River, August 3 - 7, 1918.
During these three periods of severe fighting Captain William maintained a
dressing station close to the advanced lines and worked continuously night and
day under heavy artillery and machine-gun fire.
General Orders No. 99, W.D., 1918
Born: at Mumby, Michigan
Home Town: Alpena, Michigan
Williams,
Pontiac J., Jr.
Private, U.S. Army
Company K, 125th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 31, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Pontiac J. Williams, Jr.,
Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Hill No. 212, near
Sergy, northeast of Chateau-Thierry, France, July 31, 1918. Private Williams
volunteered to go out in front of our lines and bring in a wounded runner.
Although he was shot in the face before he reached the runner, he accomplished
his mission.
General Orders No. No. 117, W.D., 1918
Born: at Hart, Michigan
Home Town: Bay Shore, Michigan
Wilson, Guy M.
Major (Infantry), U.S. Army
125th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 31 - August 5, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Guy M. Wilson, Major
(Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while commanding the
leading battalion in the successful advance from Courmont to Mont St. Martin,
France, from July 31 to August 5, 1918. including the
forced crossing of the Ourcq River and several engagements, and especially at
Les Jamblet, where he personally led the successful charge of his battalion.
General Orders No. No. 117, W.D., 1918
Born: at Genesee County, Michigan
Home Town: Detroit, Michigan
Wilson, Hazen
Private, U.S. Army
Company C, 125th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 9, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Hazen Wilson, Private,
U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Gesnes, France, October 9,
1918. Private Wilson displayed exceptional courage and bravery while carrying
messages from his company in the line to his regimental post of command. While
carrying messages he passed through areas swept by a terrific enemy fire. He
was repeatedly knocked down by the shell explosions, and had his rifle broken
and his pack torn from his back by the force of the exploding shells, but
successfully completed his mission, delivering messages which were of great
value in the success of the operation.
General Orders 64, W.D., 1919
Born: at Monroe County, Michigan
Home Town: Detroit, Michigan
Wilson, James M.
Second Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army
126th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 8, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James M. Wilson, Second
Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near
Ammertzviller, Alsace, the night of July 8, 1918. Second Lieutenant Wilson
returned under fire into enemy barbed-wire to recover two of his patrol who
were missing after a raid, and, although painfully wounded himself,
brought them safely to the American trenches, concealing the fact of his injury
until he had succeeded in his undertaking and fainted from exhaustion.
General Orders No. No. 101, W.D., 1918
Born: at Bloomingdale, Michigan
Home Town: Kalamazoo, Michigan
Wilson, Merritt B.
First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army
125th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 2, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Merritt B. Wilson,
First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action
near Reddy Farm, France, August 2, 1918. With a party
of 30 men, Lieutenant Wilson led the advance on the Bois Chenet, where a full
company of Germans, supported by machine-guns, were encountered. Due to his
splendid leadership and example, this resistance was overcome and the woods
were taken. Although suffering great pain from a broken ear drum, caused by the
explosion of a shell, Lieutenant Wilson immediately led his party to the flank
of the battalion, where numerous attempts of the enemy to retake the woods were
repulsed. He refused to leave his company for first aid until darkness had
brought an end to the advance.
General Orders 64, W.D., 1919
Born: at Menominee, Michigan
Home Town: Menominee, Michigan
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company F, 127th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 30, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented
to Louis Witte, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near
Roncheres, France, July 30, 1918. When all the other members of his automatic
rifle squad had been killed or wounded Sergeant Witte (then a private) took the
dead gunner's automatic rifle and kept it in action against the enemy.
Considerable enemy machine-gun fire was thereby drawn upon his and he was
wounded, but he nevertheless continued to maintain an effective fire while the
remainder of his company was withdrawing. He remained at his post firing until
the entire company had withdrawn.
General Orders 66, W.D., 1919
Born: at Shawano County, Wisconsin
Home Town: Shepley, Wisconsin
Young, Guy L.
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company I, 125th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 31, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Guy L. Young, Sergeant,
U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Cierges, France, July 31,
1918. Under heavy machine-gun fire, Sergeant Young went out in front of our
lines and carried to shelter two wounded men.
General Orders No. 126, W.D., 1919
Born: at Dafter, Michigan
Home Town: Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan
Zavitz, Archie M.
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company I, 126th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 9, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Archie M. Zavitz,
Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Romagne, France,
October 9, 1918. Facing heavy fire, Sergeant Zavitz crawled 75 yards in advance
of the platoon he commanded and reduced a machine-gun nest with rifle grenades.
General Orders 81, W.D., 1919
Born: at Rothbury, Michigan
Home Town: Fruitport, Michigan
Zeldam, John J.
Private, U.S. Army
Company M, 126th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 1, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John J. Zeldam,
Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action north of Cierges,
France, August 1, 1918. Following an assault, in which he was wounded in the
leg by a machine-gun bullet, and when further advance was impossible because of
a barrage, Private Zeldam took refuge in a shell hole. From this shelter he
observed a comrade who was seriously wounded and needed assistance. Despite
heavy artillery and machine-gun fire, he crawled 20 yards through the open,
reached the helpless man, and took him back to the shell hole. After the two
had lain in the shell hole nearly the entire day,
Private Zeldam, leaving his canteen with his companion, crawled across the
danger zone and obtained assistance to carry the other wounded man to a
dressing station.
General Orders No. No. 117, W.D., 1918
Born: at Grand Rapids, Michigan
Home Town: Grand Rapids, Michigan
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