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Aamot,
Arthur
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company D, 126TH Infantry Regiment, 32D ‘Red Arrow’
Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: 29 August 1918
Citation: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of
Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished
Service Cross to Sergeant Arthur Aamot (ASN: 84000), United States Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company D, 126th Infantry
Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., near Juvigny, France, 29 August 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: War Department, General Orders No. 44 (1919)
Born: 7 August 1894 at Shelly, Minnesota
Hometown: Saco, Montana
Death: 3 March 1966
Interred: Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis,
Minnesota
He enlisted in Co. M, 2D Mont. Inf., Montana
National Guard; transferred to Co. D, 126TH Inf.; discharged at
Billings, MT; resided at Pine River, MN ca. '41.
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Adelsperger,
Earl
Raymond
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company C, 125TH Infantry Regiment, 32D ‘Red Arrow’
Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: 9 October 1918
Citation: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of
Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service
Cross to Sergeant Earl Adelsperger (ASN: 261841), United States Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company C, 125th Infantry
Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., near Gesnes, France, 9 October 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: War Department, General Orders 64 (1919)
Born: 30 May 1895 at Tiffin, Ohio
Hometown: Detroit, Michigan or Carey, Ohio
Death: Apr. '69
Interred: Attica Township Cemetery, Attica, Michigan
Also earned Croix
de Guerre w/gilt
star, Order No. 16.103 ''D," 16 Apr. '19, GHQ French Armies of the East,
“An admirably courageous
noncommissioned officer. At the head of a reconnaissance, he penetrated far
beyond the enemy lines. Exposed to a violent enfilade fire, he placed his men
under cover and advanced alone until he discovered the source of the fire.
While returning he stopped to give aid to a wounded man whom he personally
carried while bringing the patrol into our lines.”; WIA, listed on 6 Feb.
'19 casualty list.
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Adler,
Nicholas ‘Nick’
Wagoner, U.S. Army
Supply Company, 120TH Field Artillery Regiment, 32D
‘Red Arrow’ Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: 8 – 20 August 1918
Citation: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress,
July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to
Wagoner Nick Adler (ASN: 2357310), United States Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Supply Company, 120th Field Artillery,
32d Division, A.E.F., 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: War Department, General Orders No. 139 (1918)
Born: 1885 at Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Hometown: Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Death: 27 August 1932
Interred: Lakeview Cemetery, Eau Claire, Wisconsin
He enlisted in Trp. L, 1ST Wis. Cav., Wisconsin
National Guard, at Eau Claire, WI; Pvt. in that unit when it entrained at Eau
Claire for Camp Douglas, WI 23 Jul. '17; assigned to Sup. Co., 120TH
FA, Regt. when 32D Div. was organized.
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Anderson,
Richard C.
Private, U.S. Army
Company M, 125TH Infantry Regiment, 32D ‘Red Arrow’
Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: 31 July 1918
Citation: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of
Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished
Service Cross to Private Richard C. Anderson (ASN: 263992), United States
Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company M, 125th
Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., near Sergy, France, 31 July 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.”
The other Soldier was likely Cpl. Arthur J. Stuart, his DSC citation
is very similar, he was KIA that day.
Cpl. William A. Beloungea's DSC is also similar, he was later KIA 8 Oct.
'18.
General Orders: War Department, General Orders 81 (1919)
Born: 9 December 1895 at Manistique, Michigan
Hometown: Manistique, Michigan
Death: 23 June 1956
Interred: North Farmington Cemetery, Farmington Hills,
Michigan
Promoted to Sgt.; WIA; earned Purple Heart; also earned Croix
de Guerre
w/bronze star, Order No. 12.372 "D," 16 Dec. '18, GHQ, French
Armies of the East, “At the peril of
his life under a violent machine-gun fire he brought into our lines a wounded
comrade who was found 30 meters from the enemy lines.”
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*Andrykowski,
Victor
Private, U.S. Army
Company G, 125TH Infantry Regiment, 32D ‘Red Arrow’
Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: 31 July to 3 August 1918
Citation: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of
Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service
Cross (Posthumously) to Private Victor Andrykowski (ASN: 30812), United
States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company
G, 125th Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., near Courmont and St.
Martin, France, July 31 - 3 August 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 3 August 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: War Department, General Orders No. 20 (1919)
Born: 19 January 1890 at Austrian Poland
Hometown: Saginaw, Michigan
Death: 3 August 1918 near Mont St. Martin, France
Interred: Arlington National Cemetery
Status: KIA
Married, father of (at least) 1; also earned Croix
de Guerre w/gilt
star for same event; some references list date of death as 31 Jul. or 4 Aug.
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Anthony,
Clem
Private, U.S. Army
Company L, 128TH Infantry Regiment, 32D ‘Red Arrow’
Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: 30 August 1918
Citation: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of
Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished
Service Cross to Private Clem Anthony (ASN: 281234), United States Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company L, 128th Infantry
Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., near Juvigny, north of Soissons, France, 30
August 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: War Department, General Orders No. 20 (1919)
Born: circa 1887 at Kansas City, Kansas
Hometown: Newaygo, Michigan
Death: 1972
Interred: Reynolds Township Cemetery, Howard
City, Michigan
Also earned Croix
de Guerre w/gilt star, rescued a wounded comrade after his unit was
ordered to withdraw; WIA, listed on 29 Nov. '19 casualty list.
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*Armijo,
Marcus B.
Private, U.S. Army
Company C, 125TH Infantry Regiment, 32D ‘Red Arrow’
Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: 5 August 1918
Citation: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of
Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service
Cross (Posthumously) to Private Marcos B. Armijo (ASN: 251354), United States
Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company C, 125th
Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., north of Mont St. Martin, south of
the Vesle River, near Fismes, France, 5 August 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: War Department, General Orders No. 116, 1918, Amended
Supplement 1
Born: 10 January 1893 at Rincon, New Mexico
Hometown: El Paso, Texas
Death: 5 August 1918 near Mont St. Martin (near Fismes),
France
Interred: Evergreen Alameda Cemetery, El Paso, Texas
Status: DW
Worked for Texas & Pacific Railway when he entered
service Oct. '17; married; aboard the Tuscania
when it was torpedoed, credited with saving the life of a nurse; served with
Co. C, 125TH Inf.; severely WIA during artillery barrage on 5 Aug.
'18, DW soon after the same day; namesake of Marcos B. Armijo Post No. 2753
of VFW; a park, recreation center and branch library in El Paso are also
named in his honor.
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Arpin,
Edmund P.
First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army
128TH Infantry Regiment, 32D ‘Red Arrow’ Division,
A.E.F.
Date of Action: 7 October 1918
Citation: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of
Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished
Service Cross to First Lieutenant (Infantry) Edmund P. Arpin, United States
Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 128th Infantry
Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., near Gesnes, France, 7 October 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.” Lt. Arpin led a 41-man platoon that charged
up Hill 269 that day. They suffered
heavy casualties along the way and they seized the objective, but only 4 of
them made it to the top (Sgt. James B. Voliva, Cpl. Clare A.
McCullough). The follow-on forces
could not be deployed because they were caught in artillery barrage, so the
four of them had to give up the hill when the Germans began efforts to take
it back. On the way back down they
only found 2 survivors from the 37 Soldiers who fell on the way up (1 of the
survivors was Cpl. Regan).
General Orders: War Department, General Orders No. 47, 1921
Born: 14 August 1894 at Grand Rapids, Wisconsin
Hometown: Grand Rapids, Wisconsin
Death: 18 January 1988
Interred: Oak Hill Cemetery, Neenah, Wisconsin
He graduated Grand Rapids H. S. in '12; attended U. of
Wis. for 2 years; returned to Grand Rapids and worked as dredging contractor
on Wis. River; he intended to enlist in Regular Army immediately after war
was declared 6 Apr. '17, but recruiter encouraged him to apply for officer
training, for which he was accepted and reported to in early May '17;
completed First Officers' Training Camp at Ft. Sheridan, IL, 15 May-15 Aug.
'17, assigned to 8TH Co., 10TH Regt.; commissioned 2d
Lt. and assigned to 85TH Div. at Camp Custer, MI; transferred to
Camp Greene, NC end of Sep. '17 and assigned to Co. K, 163D Inf.,
41ST Div. (trained with Co. I for a while because Co. K arrived
later); entrained for Camp Mills ca. 5 Nov. '17; promoted to 1st Lt.;
embarked Leviathan 13 Dec. '17; landed in England 23 Dec. '17; landed in
France 31 Dec. '17; transferred to Co. F, 128TH Inf. in Apr. '18,
after 41ST Div. was designated a replacement unit; earned Silver
Star Citation for his actions 3 Aug. '18 at St. Gilles (Fismes); earned
Silver Star Citation for his actions 1 Sep. '18 at Juvigny; earned DSC as 1st
Lt. for leading a platoon in attack of Hill 269 near Gesnes on 7 Oct. '18; he
and 41 men charged up the hill, suffering heavy casualties along the way,
they seized the objective, but only 4 of them made it to the top (Sgt. Robert
L. Freeman, Sgt. James B. Voliva, Cpl. Clare A. McCullough), the follow-on
forces could not be deployed because they were caught in artillery barrage,
so he and his men had to give up the hill when the Germans began efforts to
take it back, on the way back down they only found 2 survivors (1 of the
survivors was Cpl. Regan); Hill 269 was where he found his prized pair of
Lugers; assumed cmd. of Co. F, 128TH Inf.; WIA 10 Oct. '18,
machinegun bullet through calf; transferred to evac. hosp. at Fleury 11 Oct.
'18; transferred to Base Hosp. No. 34 at Nantes; recommended for Medal of
Honor and DSC w/OLC by Col. Robert B. McCoy, cdr. of 128TH Inf.,
on 15 Mar. '20, “The bravery and
leadership displayed and the results attained by Capt. Arpin at Juvigny, at
Fismes, and in the Argonne were equaled by few and surpassed by no officers
dead or living who served in those battles in the 128TH Inf.”;
those were downgraded to the DSC and 2 Silver Star Citations mentioned above,
“it is charged that favoritism and prejudice
of Regular Army officers toward National Guard troops prevented the full
honor reward;” promoted to Capt.; home on leave ca. Feb. '19; discharged
Mar. '19; wrote down his war-time experiences, with encouragement from his
father, in '19, his notebooks, maps, and souvenirs all disappeared when his
baggage was pilfered after he was WIA, the manuscript later became A
Wisconsinite in World War I: Reminiscences of Edmund P. Arpin, Jr. (gave
to Wis. Historical Society in '54); Capt. in WNG Reserve ca. '22; married
Janet Leavens 8 Jan. '21 at Neenah, WI, father of Helen, Edmund P. III;
resided at Bruce, WI ca. '23; worked as dredging contractor; issued numerous
patents, including 1310032 for Steering Device (submitted while he was in
service); 2649717 for Rotary Refiner (used in paper making), 2631505 for
Rotary Refiner Liner Construction (used in paper making), et al.; resided at
587 E. Wisconsin Ave., Neenah, WI at 1940 census; son served in Army Air
Force during WWII.
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Austermann,
Richard Wagner
Second Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army
128TH Infantry Regiment, 32D ‘Red Arrow’ Division,
A.E.F.
Date of Action: 8 August 1918
Citation: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of
Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished
Service Cross to Second Lieutenant (Infantry) Richard W Austermann, United
States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 128th
Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., near Fismes, France, 8 August 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: War Department, General Orders No. 143 (1918)
Born: 16 April 1889 at Waukesha, Wisconsin
Hometown: Loyal, Wisconsin
Death: 1956
Interred:
NoK Mrs. Carrie J. Austermann, wife, father of George J.,
Jean F., Margaret L.; attended U. of Wis. ca. '08; enlisted in 2D
Wis. Inf., Wisconsin National Guard; was Mus. 2cl during Mexican Border
Crisis; 2d Lt. in Co. L, 4TH Wis. Inf. at Waukesha, WI when
mobilized 15 Jul. '17; assigned to 128TH Inf. when 32D
Div. was organized; bn. scout off. Aug. '18; assigned to Co. F at some point;
attended U. of Wis. ca. '19-'22, member of Gun and Blade; attended Johns
Hopkins U.; resided at Baltimore, MD at 1930 and 1940 census; instructor of
physics at U. of Md.
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*Austin,
Edwin
Private, U.S. Army
Company F, 127TH Infantry Regiment, 32D ‘Red Arrow’
Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: 30 July 1918
Citation: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of
Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service
Cross (Posthumously) to Private Edwin Austin (ASN: 274176), United States
Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company F, 127th
Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., near Ronchčres, France, 30 July
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: War Department, General Orders 66 (May 21, 1919)
Born: ca. 1900 at Twining (Tavining), Michigan
Hometown: Shawano, Wisconsin
Death: 30 July 1918 near Ronchčres, France
Interred: Oise-Aisne American Cemetery
Status: KIA
He served with Co. F, 4TH Wis. Inf., Wisconsin
National Guard, during Mexican Border Crisis; assigned to Co. F, 127TH
Inf. when 32D Div. was organized.
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Bank,
Carl Henry
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company K, 126TH Infantry Regiment, 32D ‘Red Arrow’
Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: 28 August 1918
Citation: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of
Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished
Service Cross to Sergeant Carl Bank (ASN: 280908), United States Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company K, 126th Infantry
Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., near Juvigny, north of Soissons, France, 28
August 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: War Department, General Orders No. 139 (1918)
Born: 26 May 1896 at Auburn, Indiana
Hometown: Flint, Michigan
Death: 30 April 1969 at Chicago, Illinois
Interred:
Son of
Rev. Henry Christian and Clara R. (Lorenz) Banks, Lowell, MI; he and his
brother graduated Lowell H. S. in ‘16, football, track; he and his brother
enlisted in Co. K, 32D Mich. Inf., Michigan National Guard, on 23
Jun. ‘16; served during Mexican Border Crisis; assigned to Co. K, 126TH
Inf., when 32D Div. was organized; promoted to Cpl.; promoted to
Sgt.; WIA 28 Aug. (29 Aug.) ‘18 near Juvigny; listed on 4 Oct. ‘18 casualty
list; earned Croix de
Guerre; transferred to Army Candidate School
(ACS); commissioned 2d Lt.; transferred to Aviation Section Signal Corps
(ASSC); 2d Lt. in Officers’ Reserve Corp ca. ‘20; married Lillian
Hammerstroem at Orion, MI; graduated Northwestern U. in ‘23, DDS; practiced
dentistry at Orion, MI for 2 years before moving to Chicago, IL; resided at
1536 E. 69th St., office at 6856 Stony Island Ave., ca. ‘29; member Psi
Omega, American Legion, Combat Medal Men’s Assn., Masons, Odd Fellows, Fort
Dearborn Athletic Club; brother served with same unit, 1st Lt. Theodore P.,
Mich. NG, Co. K, 126TH Inf., WIA, Croix de Guerre.
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*Barlow,
Francis A.
First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army
Company H, 125TH Infantry Regiment, 32D ‘Red Arrow’
Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: 31 July 1918
Citation: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of
Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished
Service Cross (Posthumously) to First Lieutenant (Infantry) Francis A. Barlow, United States
Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 125th Infantry
Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., near the Ourcq River, France, 31 July 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: War Department, General Orders No. 46 (1919)
Born: 9 June 1885 at Edmore, Michigan
Hometown: Cheboygan, Michigan
Death: 7 October 1918 near Gesnes, France
Interred:
Status: KIA
He went to work for the Post Office when he turned 17;
attended McLaughlin Business College in Grand Rapids; married; enlisted in
Michigan National Guard on 13 Sep. '15; served during Mexican Border Crisis;
served with Co. H, 125TH Inf.; also earned Croix
de Guerre w/gilt
star for his actions near Cierges on 31 Jul. ’18; namesake of Francis A.
Barlow Post No. 95 of American Legion at Cheboygan.
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Bascom,
Robert
Private, U.S. Army
Company E, 127TH Infantry Regiment, 32D ‘Red Arrow’
Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: 19 July 1918
Citation: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of
Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished
Service Cross to Private Robert Bascom (ASN: 80766), United States Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company E, 127th Infantry
Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., near Badricourt, Alsace, France, 19 July
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: War Department, General Orders No. 22 (1920)
Born: at Rochester, New York
Hometown: Portland, Oregon
He enlisted in Co. H, 3D Oreg. Inf., Oregon
National Guard, at Portland, OR, prior to 6 May '17; promoted Pfc. ca. 7 May
'17; likely assigned to 41ST Div. when it was organized; that unit
was designated a replacement div. when it reached France; transferred to Co.
E, 127TH Inf.; severely WIA 19 Jul. '18 (thrice in 1 day) by
shrapnel; resided at Union Square, New York, NY ca. '20.
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Bates,
Charles Edward Harold
Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army
103D Infantry Regiment, 26TH ‘Yankee’ Division, A.E.F.
(later transferred to Company M, 126TH Infantry Regiment, 32D
‘Red Arrow’ Division)
Date of Action: 26 September 1918
Citation: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of
Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished
Service Cross to Second Lieutenant (Infantry) Charles E. H. Bates, United
States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 103d
Infantry Regiment, 26th Division, A.E.F., near Marcheville, France, 26
September 1918. Lieutenant Bates displayed the highest qualities of courage
and leadership in leading his platoon through to its objective under a heavy
barrage of machine-gun fire and artillery fire without flank support. He held
his objective under murderous artillery and machine-gun fire until relieved.”
General Orders: War Department, General Orders No. 46 (1919)
Born: 13 August 1894 at Alameda,
California
Hometown: Alameda, California
Death:
17 June 1978 at San Francisco, California
Interred:
Mountain View Cemetery, Oakland, California
Son of
Henry Lesley Alexander and Rebecca Helen (Rixon) Bates (father, NoK, was English,
born in India, mother born in Canada), 727 Paru St., Alameda, CA; graduated
Hitchcock Military Academy in '12; worked as surveyor for Pacific Electric
Co.; attended U. of Cal., Berkeley, played football, withdrew during senior
year to volunteer for Army service; completed Officers' Training School at
Camp Kearney, CA and commissioned 2d Lt.; assigned to Co. D, 159TH
Inf., 40TH Div.; sailed for France 8 Aug. '18; 40TH
Div. designated a replacement unit; transferred to 103D Inf., 26TH
Div. on 10 Sep. (1 Sep.) '18; some references state he earned DSM as opposed
to DSC; also earned Croix
de Guerre w/palm for same event; transferred to
Co. M, 126TH Inf. after the Armistice; served with Army of
Occupation; received his DSC on 12 Feb. '19; promoted 1st Lt. on 18 Mar. (16
Mar.) '19; 3 brothers also served, Norman in USMC, Lesley in Air Service,
Richard graduated Naval Academy in '15 and served during WWI and WWII;
returned home and resumed medical education at Stanford and Cornell U.;
married Elizabeth Marston or Elizabeth Marsden Black at Manhattan, NY on 6
Oct. '23, father of 3; earned med. degree in '24; after internship and
residency returned to San Francisco area to establish med. practice (ENT),
retired after 47 years; member of American Legion; 32nd Degree Mason; member
of several other civic or fraternal organizations.
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Beattie,
Morse Nevens
Private First Class, U.S. Army
Sanitary Detachment, 126TH Infantry Regiment (Attached), 32D
‘Red Arrow’ Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: 31 July 1918
Citation: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of
Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished
Service Cross to Private First Class Morse N. B. Beattie (ASN: 180811),
United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with
Sanitary Detachment, 126th Infantry Regiment (Attached), 32d Division,
A.E.F., near Cierges, France, 31 July 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: War Department, General Orders 71 (1919)
Born: 10 May 1892 at Wayland or Orangeville, Michigan
Hometown: Kalamazoo, Michigan
Death: 7 February 1937 or 1932
Interred: Riverside Cemetery, Kalamazoo, Michigan
He worked at Kalamazoo Paper Co.; enlisted in Michigan
National Guard on 3 Jun. '17; assigned to San. Det., 126TH Inf.;
Alsace, Aisne-Marne, Soissons, Army of Occupation; WIA 29 Aug. '18; promoted
Pfc. 31 Aug. '18; cousin Cpl. Marshall K. served in Co. C, 126TH
Inf. and WIA; discharged at Camp Custer, MI on 23 May '19; married Mildred
Spriggs in '19; worked as a mason and resided at 2119 Briar Pl., Kalamazoo,
MI ca. '26; passed away.
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Beck,
Charles Leroy
Private, U.S. Army
Company M, 126TH Infantry Regiment, 32D ‘Red Arrow’
Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: 14 October 1918
Citation: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of
Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished
Service Cross to Private Charles L. Beck (ASN: 3091584), United States Army,
for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company M, 126th
Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., near Romagne, France, 14 October
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.”
The patrol was led by Capt. Edward B. Strom and the other members were
Cpl. Albert S. Krzykwa, Cpl. Frank H. Raymond, Pfc. Frederick W. McClemens,
Pvt. William A. Edsall, Pvt. Thomas D. Karps, and Pvt. Albert R. F. Neitzel.
General Orders: War Department, General Orders No. 21 (1919)
Born: 26 May 1896 at Brownstown, Indiana
Hometown: Westphalia, Indiana
Death: 3 June 1925
Interred: Sandborn Cemetery, Sandborn, Indiana
He was a farmer; entered service 27 May '18 at Vincennes,
IN; trained at Camp Taylor, KY; assigned to Co. A, 153D Inf., 39TH
Div.; overseas 6 Aug. '18; 39TH Div. was designated a replacement
div. when it reached France; transferred to Co. M, 126TH Inf.;
also earned Croix
de Guerre w/palm,
Order No. 16.004 "D," 13 Apr. '19, GHQ French Armies of the East, “During an attack, the 126th Inf. was
checked by the intense fire of the enemy machineguns and by grenades. Pvt. Beck
volunteered to make a patrol which crossed the enemy lines, captured 10
machineguns, killed or made prisoners 15 of the enemy and forced a large
number to surrender, purging Cote Dame Marie of the enemy and enabling the
regiment to continue.”; discharged 29 May '19.
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Becker,
Edward
First Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company L, 128TH Infantry Regiment, 32D ‘Red Arrow’
Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: 30 August and 8 October 1918
Citation: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of
Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished
Service Cross to First Sergeant Edward Becker (ASN: 284943), United States
Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company L, 128th
Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., at Juvigny, France, 30 August 1918,
and in the Argonne Forest, France, 8 October 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, 8 October 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: War Department, General Orders 98 (1919)
Born: at Sparta, Wisconsin
Hometown: Sparta, Wisconsin
NoK Mrs. Anne Berg, sister, Angelo, WI; also had ties to
Black River Falls, WI; enlisted in Co. L, 3D Wis. Inf., Wisconsin
National Guard, at Sparta, WI; was Cpl. in that unit during Mexican Border
Crisis; assigned to Co. L, 128TH Inf. when 32D Div. was
organized; also earned Croix
de Guerre.
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Bell,
Frank J.
Private, U.S. Army
Company A, 128TH Infantry Regiment, 32D ‘Red Arrow’
Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: 6 October 1918
Citation: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of
Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished
Service Cross to Private Frank J. Bell (ASN: 283221), United States Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company A, 128th Infantry
Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., near Gesnes, France, 6 October 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 6 October 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: War Department, General Orders 95 (1919)
Born: 1890 at White Earth, Minnesota
Hometown: Chicago, Illinois
Death: 3 July 1930
Interred: Sacramento City Cemetery, Sacramento, California
Native American, Chippewa, and French ancestry; NoK Mrs.
Frank J. Bell, wife, 935 Washington Blvd., Chicago, IL; entered service 9
Nov. '17 at Camp Grant, IL; ca. 1 Aug. '18 near Cierges, he rescued his
wounded assistant gunner by carrying him back to safety, he was struggling because
his assistant was twice his size, Capt. Charles L. Sheridan, cdr., saw them
and ran out to help him the rest of the way, Bell had left his 'sho-sho'
(M-1915 Chauchat) in a wheat field in order to carry his comrade, after his
buddy had been dragged to cover, he ran back out through heavy fire,
retrieved his automatic rifle, and returned to the fight; WIA 6 Oct. '18;
also earned Croix
de Guerre; award
of the DSC was announced in General Orders on 26 Jul. '19, but the government
couldn't find him to present the decoration, he had moved from his last known
address, they were still searching for him as of 6 Apr. '21 (announcements
were placed in newspapers and American Legion Weekly to try to find him).
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Bell,
William B.
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company I, 125TH Infantry Regiment, 32D ‘Red Arrow’
Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: 31 July 1918
Citation: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of
Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished
Service Cross to Corporal William B. Bell (ASN: 263269), United States Army,
for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company I, 125th
Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., near Cierges, France, 31 July 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: War Department, General Orders 81 (1919)
Born: at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Hometown: Keno, Michigan
Also had ties to Gordonsville, VA; also earned Belgian
Croix de Guerre (Belgian War Cross), “For
extraordinary heroism in action near Cierges, northeast of Chateau-Thierry,
France, July 31, 1918. When his company was forced to halt because of heavy
machine-gun fire from the front and right flank, Corp'l Bell went out in
front of the line and carried a wounded man to a place of safety.”
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*Beloungea,
William A.
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company M, 125TH Infantry Regiment, 32D ‘Red Arrow’
Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: 31 July 1918
Citation: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress,
July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross
(Posthumously) to Corporal William A. Beloungea (ASN: 263947), United States
Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company M, 125th
Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., northeast of Chateau-Thierry,
France, 31 July 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.” The other Soldier was Pvt. Joseph F.
Helmore, also from Co. M, and also earned DSC.
General Orders: War Department, General Orders 78 (1919)
Born: 7 July 1890 at Epoufette, Michigan
Hometown: Gould City or Manistique, Michigan
Death: 8 October 1918
Interred: Gould City Township Cemetery, Michigan
Status: KIA
He was the namesake of William Alvin Beloungea Post No.
316 of American Legion on Mackinac Island; the Citizens Military Training
Camp held at Ft. Brady in '30 was named Camp Charles E. Follis, in honor of
the Capt. and DSC recipient from 125TH Inf., and several streets
were named in honor of other local WWI servicemen, including Beloungea St.
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*Berkompas,
Olius
Bugler, U.S. Army
Company I, 125TH Infantry Regiment, 32D ‘Red Arrow’
Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: 11 October 1918
Citation: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of
Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service
Cross (Posthumously) to Bugler Olius Berkompas (ASN: 263169), United States
Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company I, 125th
Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., near Romagne, France, 11 October
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: War Department, General Orders 64 (1919)
Born: 26 February 1898 at West Olive,
Michigan
Hometown: Rudyard, Michigan
Death: 11 October 1918
Interred: Arlington National Cemetery on 6 October 1921
Status: KIA
He enlisted in Co. M, 33D Mich.
Inf., Michigan National Guard, at Fort Brady, MI on 12 May '17; unit was
guarding ore docks at Marquette, MI at the time; assigned to Co. I, 125TH
Inf. when 32D Div. was organized; overseas in Feb. '18; Alsace,
Aisne-Marne, Oise-Aisne, Meuse-Argonne.
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Bird,
Hobart M.
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Battery A, 147TH Field Artillery Regiment, attached to 32D
‘Red Arrow’ Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: 12 August 1918
Citation: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of
Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished
Service Cross to Sergeant Hobart M. Bird (ASN: 139033), United States Army,
for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Battery A, 147th Field
Artillery, 32d Division, A.E.F., near St. Gilles, France, 12 August 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: War Department, General Orders No. 46 (1919)
Born: 6 September 1896 at Viento, Oregon
Hometown: Portland, Oregon
Death: 6 July 1946 at Portland, Oregon
He enlisted in Btry. A, Oreg. FA, Oregon National Guard in
'16; served during Mexican Border Crisis; assigned to Btry. A, 147TH
FA Regt., when 41ST Div. was organized; attached to 32D
Div.; married Helen Halderman in '22, father of at least one.
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Bischoff,
Clifford Edward
First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army
128TH Infantry Regiment, 32D ‘Red Arrow’ Division,
A.E.F.
Date of Action: 29 August & 2 September 1918
Citation: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of
Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished
Service Cross to First Lieutenant (Infantry) Clifford E. Bischoff, United
States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 128th
Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., near Juvigny, France, 29 August and
2 September 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: War Department, General Orders No. 32 (1919)
Born: at Superior, Wisconsin
Hometown: Superior, Wisconsin
Death: 9 March 1948 at Shorewood, Wisconsin
Interred:
He attended U. of Ill. College of Med. ca. '13; enlisted
in Co. I, 3D Wis. Inf., Wisconsin National Guard, at Superior, WI;
was Sgt. in that unit during Mexican Border Crisis; completed First Officers'
Training Camp, Fort Sheridan, IL, 15 May-15 Aug. '17, assigned to 7TH
Co., 10TH Regt.; assigned to 128TH Inf.; bestowed
Chevalier de la Légion d'Honneur (French Legion of Honor), by Presidential
Decree of 5 May '19, “for valor on the
battlefield”; earned Croix
de Guerre w/palm
and Croix
de Guerre w/gilt
star; attended U. of Wis. ca. '19-'22; member of Exec. Committee of 32d
Division Veteran Association; married Miss Nell Dwyer 30 Jun. '30 at New
York; resided at 315 Bedford, Lexington, MA ca. '37.
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Biwan,
Joseph J.
Private First Class, U.S. Army
Headquarters Company, 120TH Field Artillery Regiment, 32D
‘Red Arrow’ Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: 4-5 August 1918
Citation: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of
Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished
Service Cross to Private First Class Joseph Biwan (ASN: 2302111), United
States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with
Headquarters Company, 120th Field Artillery, 32d Division, A.E.F., 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: War Department, General Orders No. 139 (1918)
Born: 1 March 1894 at Sheboygan, Wisconsin
Hometown: Sheboygan, Wisconsin
Death: 29 March 1960 at Sheboygan, Wisconsin
Interred: Holy Cross Cemetery, Wilson, Wisconsin
He was severely WIA 6 Aug. '18 near St. Gilles, listed on
2 Oct. '18 casualty list; earned wound chevron, HQ, 120TH FA Special
Order No. 176, 16 Sep. '18; traded wound chevron for Purple Heart when the
latter was reinstated; married Rose A. Mayer, father of two; brother Pfc.
William G. served with 114TH Inf., 29TH Div. and
brother Pvt. Tony P. served with Air Service.
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Blomberg,
Henry S.
First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army
Company D, 127TH Infantry Regiment, 32D ‘Red Arrow’
Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: 30 August 1918
Citation: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of
Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished
Service Cross to First Lieutenant (Infantry) Henry S. Blomberg, United States
Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 127th Infantry
Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., near Juvigny, north of Soissons, France, 30
August 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: War Department, General Orders No. 143 (1918)
Born: 3 August 1892 at Superior, Wisconsin
Hometown: Superior, Wisconsin
Death: 4, or 5, October 1918
Interred: Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery
Status: KIA
He graduated Aitkin, MN, H. S.; enrolled in State Normal
School at Superior, WI where he was a top debater, played football and
baseball, and was athletic editor of the school yearbook, Gitche Gumee,
graduated in '16; teacher at Virginia, MN during brief period between Mexican
Border Crisis and mobilization for WWI; enlisted in Co. I, 3D Wis.
Inf., Wisconsin National Guard, at Superior, WI; Sgt. in that unit during
Mexican Border Crisis; 1st Sgt. in that unit when it mobilized 15 Jul. '17;
assigned to Co. I when 127TH Inf. was organized; commissioned at
some point; 1st Lt. assigned to Co. D by the time the 127TH Inf.
sailed for France aboard USS George
Washington; also awarded Croix
de Guerre “In operations at Juvigny led his command
in a brilliant manner and captured prisoners.”; may have been promoted to
Capt.; may have been assigned to Co. M, 127TH Inf. at some point;
namesake of Henry S. Blomberg Post No. 847 of VFW in Superior.
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Blossom,
Lynn
Private, U.S. Army
Company I, 128TH Infantry Regiment, 32D ‘Red Arrow’
Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: 30 August 1918
Citation: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress,
July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to
Private Lynn Blossom (ASN: 280016), United States Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company I, 128th Infantry Regiment, 32d
Division, A.E.F., near Juvigny, France, 30 August 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: War Department, General Orders 64 (1919)
Born: 17 September 1896 at Liberty, Michigan
Hometown: Liberty, Michigan
Death: 31 December 1971 at Rochester, Minnesota, resided
at Clark Lake, Michigan
Interred: Horton Cemetery, Hanover, Michigan
He enlisted in Co. M, 31ST Mich. Inf., Michigan
National Guard, at Jackson, MI; assigned to Co. F, 126TH Inf. when
32D Div. was organized; transferred to Co. I, 128TH
Inf.; earned Croix
de Guerre w/gilt
star for his actions as a message runner and liaison, WIA in the process; WIA
30 Aug. '18; brother Laurence also served; married Irene Young, father of at
least 1; self-employed electrician; member of William Sparks Chapter 10 of
DAV.
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*Blumenthal,
Alabel (A. Label)
Private, U.S. Army
Medical Detachment, 128TH Infantry Regiment (Attached), 32D
‘Red Arrow’ Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: 2 August 1918
Citation: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of
Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service
Cross (Posthumously) to Private Alabel Blumenthal (ASN: 17453), United States
Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Medical
Detachment, 128th Infantry Regiment (Attached), 32d Division, A.E.F., near
Cierges, France, 2 August 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: War Department, General Orders 70 (1919)
Born: at Lincoln, Nebraska
Hometown: Chicago, Illinois
Death: 3 August 1918
Interred: Oise-Aisne American Cemetery
Status: KIA
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Bonack,
Paul J.
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company L, 127TH Infantry Regiment, 32D ‘Red Arrow’
Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: 30 August 1918
Citation: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of
Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished
Service Cross to Sergeant Paul J. Bonack (ASN: 275139), United States Army,
for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company L, 127th
Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., near Juvigny, France, 30 August
1918. When his company was stopped by a concealed machine-gun nest, Sergeant
Bonack 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: War Department, General Orders 98 (1919)
Born: 1892 at Three Lakes, Wisconsin
Hometown: Three Lakes, Wisconsin
Death: 1967
Interred: Forest Home Cemetery, Rhinelander, WI
He enlisted in Co. L, 2D Wis. Inf., Wisconsin
National Guard, at Rhinelander, WI; assigned to Co. L, 127TH Inf.
when 32D Div. was organized; also earned Croix
de Guerre;
married Elizabeth F., father of at least 1; resided at Stella, WI at 1930 and
1940 census.
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Brennan,
Elmer W.
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company D, 125TH Infantry Regiment, 32D ‘Red Arrow’
Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: 31 July 1918
Citation: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of
Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished
Service Cross to Corporal Elmer W. Brennan (ASN: 261954), United States Army,
for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company D, 125th
Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., in and near Cierges, northeast of
Chateau-Thierry, France, 31 July 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: War Department, General Orders No. 139 (1918)
Born: at Detroit, Michigan
Hometown: Detroit, Michigan
Death:
Interred:
He attended H. S. of U. of Detroit, 2nd year student ca.
'16; original member, Bug., of Co. D, 125TH Inf. when organized
from Co. D and Co. K, 31ST Mich. Inf., Michigan National Guard, on
30 Sep. '17; also earned Croix
de Guerre w/gilt
star, Order No. 12.334 "D," 15 Dec. '18, GHQ, French Armies of the
East, “Under a violent bombardment near Cierges on July 31, 1918, he
displayed extraordinary courage in exposing himself to great dangers to help
his wounded comrades. He guided a liaison officer up to Cierges through a
lively bombardment.”
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Brewer,
Louis M.
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company H, 126TH Infantry Regiment, 32D ‘Red Arrow’
Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: 9 October 1918
Citation: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of
Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished
Service Cross to Corporal Louis M. Brewer (ASN: 280431), United States Army,
for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company H, 126th
Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., near Romagne, France, 9 October
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: War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919)
Born: 22 October 1894 at Woodbury,
Illinois, or Detroit, Michigan
Hometown: Detroit, Michigan
Death: 28 December 1960
Interred: Live Oak Memorial Park, Monrovia,
California
He also had ties to Collinsville, IL; Michigan
National Guard; WIA 4 Aug. ‘18; WIA 9 Oct. ‘18; earned Purple Heart w/OLC;
also served during WWII, Capt., 377TH School Sqdn., Stockton, CA.
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Brittain,
William S.
Second Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army
Machinegun Company, 125TH Infantry Regiment, 32D ‘Red
Arrow’ Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: 31 August 1918
Citation: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of
Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished
Service Cross to Second Lieutenant (Infantry) William S. Brittain, United
States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with
Machine-Gun Company, 125th Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., near
Juvigny, France, 31 August 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: War Department, General Orders No. 20 (1919)
Born: circa 1890 at Flint or Suttons Bay, Michigan
Hometown: Flint, Michigan
Death: 28 Dec. '66 at his home at Detroit, Michigan at age
76
Interred:
He enlisted in Michigan National Guard in '16; likely
served during Mexican Border Crisis; his DSC was reportedly pinned by Gen.
John J. Pershing, who insisted on presenting it personally after he heard of
Brittain's exploits; Gen. Pershing reportedly proclaimed Brittain's action
was “one of the great individual feats
of the war”; earned Croix
de Guerre w/palm,
Order No. 16,045 "D," 13 Apr. '19, GHQ, French Armies of the East, “A courageous officer who, animated by his
spirit of offensive, went beyond the principal infantry line and took
prisoner two German officers and 94 men and captured three machine guns. Then
with his platoon he advanced toward the cannonade and by his quick decision
captured two 105 mm. field pieces and six trench mortars. Immediately
afterwards he attacked and captured 80 prisoners and three machine guns.”;
also earned Croix
de Guerre w/gold
star; both Croix de Guerre were reportedly pinned by Gen. Charles Mangin
himself; bestowed Chevalier de la Légion d'Honneur (French Legion of Honor)
on 5 Sep. '18, Presidential Decree of 5 May '19, “Full of courage and inspired by offensive spirit, went beyond the
main line and captured a number of German officers and many men and guns.”;
while not specified in the citations, he and his platoon reportedly turned
the 2 captured German 105s on another German artillery position, destroying 3
artillery pieces; WIA 31 Aug. '18, shrapnel to spine, reportedly counted 90
bullet holes in his tunic at the end of the day; earned Purple Heart;
recommended for Medal of Honor, “which
is likely to be awarded at Camp Custer.”; depicted in photograph with
Capt. Herman Crites, 2d Lt. William Goodwin, and 2d Lt. Wayland Miller, all
in uniform with ‘Red Arrow’ insignia, a reference implies they were all
classmates at Mass. Agricultural College, Class of '16, only Goodwin is
listed in student catalogues; landed at NY on 18 May '19; Gov. Alex J.
Groesbeck designated Brittain as ‘Michigan's War Hero.’
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Brown,
Albert B.
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Medical Detachment, 121ST Field Artillery Regiment (Attached), 32D
‘Red Arrow’ Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: 7 & 14 August 1918
Citation: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of
Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished
Service Cross to Sergeant Albert B. Brown (ASN: 2304957), United States Army,
for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Medical Detachment,
121st Field Artillery (Attached), 32d Division, A.E.F., near St. Gilles,
south of Fismes, France, 7 and 14 August 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: War Department, General Orders No. 20 (1919)
Born: 14 November 1875 at Sandusky, Ohio
Hometown: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Death: 20 July 1933
Interred: Wood National Cemetery, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
NoK Mrs. Nellie Hintz, sister, 16 or 116 18th St.,
Milwaukee, WI; self-employed as a physical instructor and masseur at New
System Bath & Massage Co., 133 2nd St., Milwaukee, WI ca. '13; also
worked as stage manager at Shubert Theater; enlisted in Wisconsin National
Guard at Whitefish Bay, WI armory on 12 Jun. '17; assigned to Med. Det., 121ST
FA Regt. when 32D Div. was organized; promoted Sgt. 11 Nov. '17;
Rougemont, Chateau-Thierry, 2Marne, Soissons, Argonne; WIA, gassed, 14 Aug.
'18; earned Purple Heart; discharged at Camp Grant, IL 19 May '19.
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*Brown,
Walter B.
Private, U.S. Army
Company K, 125TH Infantry Regiment, 32D ‘Red Arrow’
Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: 9 October 1918
Citation: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of
Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service
Cross (Posthumously) to Private Walter B. Brown (ASN: 238783), United States
Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company K, 125th
Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., near Gesnes, France, 9 October 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: War Department, General Orders 64 (1919)
Born: at Holdingford, Minnesota (several references list Holdingford, ND,
there does not seem to be such a city there, but there is one in MN)
Hometown: Brainerd, Minnesota
Death: 10 October 1918
Interred: Evergreen Cemetery, Brainerd, Minnesota
Status: KIA
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Buck,
Benjamin
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company G, 128TH Infantry Regiment, 32D ‘Red Arrow’
Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: 14 October 1918
Citation: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of
Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished
Service Cross to Corporal Benjamin Buck (ASN: 300943), United States Army,
for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company G, 128th
Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., near Romagne, France, 14 October
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: War Department, General Orders 98 (1919)
Born: 4 March 1890 at Shawano,
Wisconsin
Hometown: Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
Death: 6 August 1948 at
Sheboygan, Wisconsin
Interred: Wildwood Cemetery, Sheboygan,
Wisconsin
NoK Mrs. Charles Zoch, sister, 14 1/2 E.
Spring St., Wausau, WI; enlisted in Co. G, 3D Wis. Inf., Wisconsin
National Guard, at Wausau, WI; was Pfc. in that unit during Mexican Border
Crisis; assigned to Co. G, 128TH Inf. when 32D Div. was
organized; resided at Clintonville, WI when he received his DSC in a ceremony
at Green Bay, WI ca. 16 Aug. '20; married Bertha Ellifson.
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Buckendahl,
Emil Herman
Private, U.S. Army
Company F, 127TH Infantry Regiment, 32D ‘Red Arrow’
Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: 5 October 1918
Citation: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of
Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service
Cross to Private Emil Buckendahl (ASN: 1419977), United States Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company F, 127th Infantry
Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., near Gesnes, France, 5 October 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: War Department, General Orders 66 (May 21, 1919)
Born: 6 December 1893 at Pierce County, Nebraska
Hometown: Pierce, Nebraska
Death: 21 February 1931
Interred: Zion Cemetery, Pierce, Nebraska
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Bullion,
George S.
Private, U.S. Army
Company C, 125TH Infantry Regiment, 32D ‘Red Arrow’ Division,
A.E.F.
Date of Action: 2 October 1918
Citation: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of
Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished
Service Cross to Private George Bullion (ASN: 77242), United States Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company C, 125th Infantry
Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., near Cierges, France, 2 October 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: War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919)
Born: 1895 ('93, '96) at Denison, Texas
Hometown: Centralia, Washington
Death: 1934
Interred: Mountain View Cemetery, Centralia,
Washington
He worked as apprentice at Tacoma Ledger;
enlisted in Co. M, 2D Wash. Inf., Washington National Guard, at Centralia,
WA on 1 Apr. '15; was Pvt. in that unit during Mexican Border Crisis; trained
at Camp Elmer E. Brown before heading to Mexican border; initially trained at
Camp Murray, WA after mobilization in Jul. '17; assigned to Co. M, 161ST
Inf. when 41ST Div. was organized; sailed for France 12 Dec. '18
aboard President Lincoln; that unit was designated a replacement div.
when it reached France; transferred to Co. C, 125TH Inf.; earned
DSC for his actions 2 Oct. '18 as a company runner and liaison near Cierges;
also earned Croix
de Guerre w/gilt star, “Soldier of admirable courage. Volunteered to
assure, under the most perilous circumstances, the necessary liaison between
his unit, which was charged with establishing a parallel 600 meters from the
village of Cierges, and the neighboring unit under violent artillery and
machinegun fire. In spite of complete exhaustion he fulfilled his mission
well.”; some references imply he may have earned 2 Croix de Guerre;
pinned with DSC ca. Apr. '19 before heading home; departed France in Apr. '19
aboard Great Northern; discharged at Camp Lewis, WA on 24 May '19;
married Ruth F., father of George S., Benny E.; resided at Pierce Co., WA at
1920 census; resided at Eugene, OR at 1930 census; linotype operator at
University Press at U. of Oreg. ca. '32; selected Grand Marshall of Eugene,
OR Armistice Day parade in '32.
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Burleigh,
Nelson L.
Private, U.S. Army
Company E, 125TH Infantry Regiment, 32D ‘Red Arrow’
Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: 31 July 1918
Citation: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of
Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished
Service Cross to Private Nelson Burleigh (ASN: 262223), United States Army,
for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company E, 125th
Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., near Cierges, northeast of
Chateau-Thierry, France, 31 July 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: War Department, General Orders No. 117 (1918)
Born: 21 July 1899 at Saco, Maine
Hometown: Flint, Michigan
Death: 26 December 1967
Interred: Crystal Lake Township Cemetery,
Frankfort, Michigan
He also earned Croix
de Guerre w/gilt star, Order No. 12.334 "D," 15 Dec. '18, GHQ,
French Armies of the East, “Heedless of his own severe wounds and of the
danger he crawled out to administer first aid to a comrade whose life he thus
saved.”; brother Paul C. also served; employed as auto worker and resided
at 838 Spencer, Flint, MI ca. '20; married Sadie (Sadil) Carlson, father of
at least 1; resided at 1102 W. Dayton, Flint, MI at 1940 census.
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*Burns,
Harold Walton
First Lieutenant (Artillery), U.S. Army
308TH Trench Mortar Battery, attached to 32D ‘Red Arrow’
Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: 23 October 1918
Citation: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of
Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service
Cross (Posthumously) to First Lieutenant (Field Artillery) Harold W. Burns,
United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with
308th Trench Mortar Battery, 158th Field Artillery Brigade, 83d Division,
A.E.F., near Brabant-sur-Meuse, France, 23 October 1918. In the open, under direct
fire from the enemy machine guns and artillery, Lieutenant Burns went from
gun to gun of his platoon, encouraging his men to continued effort. Gassed,
he refused to be evacuated, but remained in command of his platoon until
after the action, when he gave first aid to the wounded.”
General Orders: War Department, General Orders No. 50 (1919)
Born: 13 March 1896 at London, Ontario,
Canada
Hometown: Gary, Indiana
Death: 2 November 1918
Interred: Oak Hill
Cemetery, Gary, Indiana
Status:
DW (KIA)
NoK Mrs.
L. P. Goodwin (Godwin), mother, 812 Tyler St., Gary, IN, moved there in '09;
graduated Gary H. S.; attended Cornell U., College of Architecture, Class of
'18; entered First Officers' Training Camp at Ft. Benjamin Harrison, IN, in
May '17; transferred to Artillery Training School at Ft. Monroe, VA;
completed course and commissioned 2d Lt., Coast Artillery Corps, in Aug. '17;
assigned to 4TH Trench Mort. Bn. or 4TH Trench Mort.
Btry. at some point; overseas 12 Sep. '17; transferred to 308TH
Trench Mort. Btry.; earned Croix
de Guerre w/palm, Order No. 16.708
"D," 24 Apr. '19, GHQ, French Armies of the East, “A very courageous officer. He encouraged
his men during the attack. Although affected by gas he refused to be
evacuated and retained command of his platoon until the end of the action.”;
earned Croix
de Guerre w/palm, Order No. 13.092
"D," 25 Jan. '19, GHQ, French Armies of the East, “He displayed zeal and courage on the
morning of 23 Oct. '18, during the offensive operations in the Bossois Wood
near Brabant-sur-Meuse. On open ground and under the direct fire of enemy
machineguns and 77's he went from piece to piece to encourage his men.
Affected by gas he refused to be evacuated and retained command of his
battery until the end of the action. He assisted in the care of the wounded
and was later evacuated.”; earned Chevalier de la Légion d'Honneur (French
Legion of Honor), by Presidential Decree of 14 May '19; WIA, gassed, 23 Oct.
'18, initially refused evacuation (mustard gas affected eyes, nose, throat,
and lungs); evacuated to hosp. 28 Oct. '18; DW (KIA) 2 Nov. '18 at Bordeaux.
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Burr,
George E.
Sergeant First Class, U.S. Army
Company C, 107TH Field Signal Battalion, 32D ‘Red
Arrow’ Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: 1 August 1918 (Many references, including
transcripts of his citation, list date of action as 2 Aug., but the attack he
supported occurred on 1 Aug.)
Citation: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of
Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished
Service Cross to Sergeant First Class George E. Burr (ASN: 252092), United States
Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company C, 107th
Field Signal Battalion, 32d Division, A.E.F., near Cierges, France, [1]
August 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.” The 127TH
Inf. was set to attack, in support of the Division’s objective to capture
Hill 230, at dawn on 1 Aug. ‘18, the commander asked the Signal Corps unit if
would be possible to lay telephone wire and hook up a telephone at the site
of a future Bn. CP near the objective, before the infantry attack
started. It was not standard practice,
but the commander hoped to ensure instant and reliable communication when the
attackers neared the crest of the hill.
The Signal Corps men said it was worth a try. At 0345 hours on 1 Aug., Sfc. George E. Burr,
Cpl. Donald D. Palmer, Pvt. Edwin Pelkey, and 5 other communications men
departed friendly lines to lay the telephone wire, under fire, up the slope
of the hill to a spot about 100 yards in front of the German lines. The intent was to leave 1 man at the new
position with the telephone while the rest retired to better cover; Sfc. Burr
volunteered to stay (he didn't want to ask any of his men to stay in the
dangerous position). Cpl. Palmer and
Pvt. Pelkey refused to leave him there alone; the 3 of them held the position
and maintained communications until the infantry arrived. All 3 were awarded the DSC on Christmas Eve
on the east bank of the Rhine as the Div. marched into Germany with the Army
of Occupation.
General
Orders: War Department, General Orders No. 147 (1918)
Born: 31 March 1890 at Hill City, South
Dakota
Hometown: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Resided at 1036 2nd St., Milwaukee, WI; NoK
Mildred and Louise Burr, sisters; attended business college and school of
engineering; worked as lineman in overhead dept. of Milwaukee Electric
Railway & Light Company (TMER&L Co.); enlisted in Wisconsin National
Guard at Milwaukee, WI on 10 Apr. '17; assigned to Co. C, 107TH
Fld. Sig. Bn. when 32D Div. was organized; Alsace,
Chateau-Thierry, Juvigny, Soissons, Argonne; earned DSC for his actions 2
Aug. '18 as Sfc. near Cierges; discharged at Camp Grant, IL 23 May '19.
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*Burton,
Edward A.
First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army
Company D, 128TH Infantry Regiment, 32D ‘Red Arrow’
Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: 1 August 1918
Citation: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of
Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service
Cross (Posthumously) to First Lieutenant (Infantry) Edward A. Burton, United
States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 128th
Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., near Cierges, France, 1 August 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: War Department, General Orders No. 44 (1919)
Born: 1895 at Hillsboro, Wisconsin
Hometown: Reedsburg, Wisconsin
Death: 1 (2 or 9) August 1918 near Reddy Farm at Hill 230
Interred: Green Wood Cemetery, Reedsburg, Wisconsin
Status: KIA
His medal was sent to Col. John Turner, former cdr. of 128TH
Inf., so he could present it to Burton's family, ca. 19 Jul. '20.
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*Bush,
Alden
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company C, 125TH Infantry Regiment, 32D ‘Red Arrow’
Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: 1 August 1918
Citation: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of
Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service
Cross (Posthumously) to Corporal Alden Bush (ASN: 261832), United States
Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company C, 125th
Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., during the attack on and capture of
the village of Cierges, northeast of Chateau-Thierry, France, 1 August 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: War Department, General Orders No. 102 (1918)
Born: at Rockford, Michigan
Hometown: Detroit, Michigan
Death: 1 August 1918 near Cierges, France
Interred: Aisne-Marne American Cemetery
Status: KIA
He was also awarded Croix
de Guerre w/gilt
star.
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Carrere,
Jean Baptiste
Corporal, U.S. Army
319TH Regiment of Infantry, French Army, attached to 32D
‘Red Arrow’ Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: 1 July 1918
Citation: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of
Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished
Service Cross to Corporal Jean B. Carrere, Army of France, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with 319th Regiment of Infantry, [32d] Division, A.E.F. (Attached), near
Ammertzwiller, Alsace, 1 July 1918, while serving under the command of an
American divisional commander. When the advance posts were ordered to
withdraw and join the combat groups in anticipation of a raid, Corporal
Carrere and the four men of his squad were cut off by the enemy barrage. This
little group made a stand and by the use of an automatic rifle and grenades
repulsed the attack made on them by two parties of Germans, each party
estimated to be between 15 and 20 men. Corporal Carrere displayed splendid
courage and initiative, especially in exploring the surrounding terrain.
Although completely isolated, he and his men continued the resistance against
the enemy until they finally drove them back. To him and to his four men, to
whom he knew how to communicate his spirit, is due the credit for the failure
of the raid, although it was supported by heavy artillery and executed in
force.”
General Orders: War Department, General Orders No. 100 (1918)
Born:
Hometown: in France
Some transcripts of his DSC
citation state he was attached to 42D Div. but that is almost
certainly a typographical error, while the 32D Div. was at Alsace
on that date, the 42D Div. was near Châlons-en-Champagne, about
130 miles NW of Hecken, Alsace.
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Carlson,
Emil A.
Private First Class, U.S. Army
Company A, 128TH Infantry Regiment, 32D ‘Red Arrow’
Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: 1 August & 14 October 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, 1 August 1918; and near Gesnes, France, 14 October
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 14 October, 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:
Born: 10 December 1899 at Negaunee,
Michigan
Hometown: Merrillan, Wisconsin
Death: 5 November 1961
Interred: Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis,
Minnesota
Son of Axel and Esther Carlson, mother NoK, Merrillan, WI;
Pvt. in Co. A, 3D Wis. Inf., Wisconsin National Guard,
Neillsville, WI when mobilized 15 Jul. ‘17; assigned to Co. A, 128TH
Inf., when 32D Div. was organized; promoted to Pfc.
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Castura,
Michael
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company C, 125TH Infantry Regiment, 32D ‘Red Arrow’
Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: 1 & 3 August 1918
Citation: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of
Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished
Service Cross to Sergeant Michael Castura (ASN: 261828), United States Army,
for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company C, 125th
Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., at Cierges and Mont St. Martin,
northeast of Chateau-Thierry, France, 1 and 3 August 1918. During the attack
on Cierges, Sergeant Castura took command of his platoon when the commanding
officer had been evacuated and led it successfully through the barrage to its
objective. On 3 August 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: War Department, General Orders No. 20 (1919)
Born: 22 September 1893 at Eckley,
Pennsylvania
Hometown: Hazelton, Pennsylvania
Death: 23 June 1967 at VA
Hospital at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Interred: Arlington National Cemetery
Castura,
Michael
First Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company C, 125TH Infantry Regiment, 32D ‘Red Arrow’
Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: 29 August 1918
Citation: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of
Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf
Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Service Cross to First
Sergeant Michael Castura (ASN: 261828), United States Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company C, 125th Infantry Regiment, 32d
Division, A.E.F., east of Juvigny, France, 29 August 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: War Department, General Orders No. 16 (1929)
Born: 22 September 1893 at Eckley,
Pennsylvania
Hometown: Hazelton, Pennsylvania
Death: 23 June 1967 at VA Hospital at Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania
Interred: Arlington National Cemetery
He was severely WIA 29 Aug. ’18; earned Purple
Heart; arrived home ca. 27 Mar. '19; married Veronica Fatula, father of at
least 1; worked as a guard for Markle Bank & Trust Co.; member of St.
Mary's B. C. Church, Drake-Wear Post No. 589 of VFW, and Hazleton Barracks
No. 1621 of Veterans of WWI.
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Cathcart,
James O.
Major (Infantry), U.S. Army
126TH Infantry Regiment, 32D ‘Red Arrow’ Division,
A.E.F.
Date of Action: 14 - 19 October 1918
Citation: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of
Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished
Service Cross to Major (Infantry) James O. Cathcart, United States Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 126th Infantry Regiment,
32d Division, A.E.F., 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: War Department, General Orders 71 (1919)
Born: at Canada
Hometown: Detroit, Michigan
Married Elizabeth, resided at 16 Marietta St.,
Detroit, MI, father of at least 4; co-owner of East Side Wall Paper Co. at
Detroit, MI ca. '08; enlisted in Michigan National Guard, at Detroit, MI;
commissioned 2d Lt. in Co. G, 1ST Mich. Inf. ca. 15 Sep. '07;
Capt. and cdr. of Co. G, 31ST Mich. Inf. when mobilized 15 Jul.
'17; assigned cdr. of Co. G, 126TH Inf. when 32D Div.
was organized; assumed cmd. of 2D Bn., 126TH Inf. on 16
Aug. '18; promoted Maj. on 8 Oct. '18; promoted Lt. Col. and transferred to
HQ, 126TH Inf. on 18 Mar. '19.
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Chandler,
Isaac
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company L, 125TH Infantry Regiment, 32D ‘Red Arrow’
Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: 31 July 1918
Citation: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of
Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished
Service Cross to Corporal Isaac Chandler (ASN: 263881), United States Army,
for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company L, 125th
Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., near Cierges, France, 31 July 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: War Department, General Orders No. 46 (1919)
Born: 18 July 1896 at Menominee,
Michigan
Hometown: Menominee, Michigan
Death:
Interred: Riverside Cemetery, Menominee,
Michigan
Married Priscilla; enlisted in Co. L, 33D
Mich. Inf., Michigan National Guard, at Menominee, MI on 21 Jun. '16; served
during Mexican Border Crisis; promoted Cpl. 16 Jul. '17; assigned to Co. L,
125TH Inf. when 32D Div. was organized; landed at Brest
24 Feb. '18; also earned Croix
de Guerre w/palm, Order No. 12.335 "D," 15 Dec. '18, GHQ,
French Armies of the East, “In spite of severe wounds received near
Cierges on July 31, 1918, he displayed heroic courage in refusing to be
bandaged and in continuing to carry the messages to the battalion commander.”;
severely WIA 31 Jul. '18; WIA 9 Oct. '18; returned to U.S. 18 May '19; discharged
at Camp Custer, MI on 29 May '19.
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Chayie,
Joseph A.
Private First Class, U.S. Army
Company M, 127TH Infantry Regiment, 32D ‘Red Arrow’
Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: 10 September 1918
Citation: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of
Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished
Service Cross to Private First Class Joseph A. Chayie (ASN: 275360), United
States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company M,
127th Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., near Terny-Sorny, north of
Soissons, France, 10 September 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: War Department, General Orders No. 128 (1918)
Born: 6 February 1887 at Calumet, Michigan
Hometown: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Death: February 1966 at Detroit, Michigan
Interred:
He also earned Croix
de Guerre.
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Chellis,
Walter L.
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Headquarters Company, 125TH Infantry Regiment, 32D ‘Red
Arrow’ Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: 31 July – 6 August 1918
Citation: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress,
July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to
Sergeant Walter L. Chellis (ASN: 26417), United States Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Headquarters Company,
125th Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., near Fismes, between the Ourcq
and Vesle Rivers, France, 31 July to 6 August 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 positions 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.” His
brother, Pvt. Ruel B. Chellis, does not appear to have been decorated for his
role in the event.
General Orders: War Department, General Orders No. 100 (1918)
Born: 1894 at Shelby, Michigan
Hometown: Ellsworth, Michigan
Death: 1958
Interred: Ellsworth Cemetery, Ellsworth, Michigan
Son of Ezekiel John and Ida E. (S.) (Hand) Chellis, father
NoK, Ellsworth, MI; enlisted in Co. I, 33D Mich. Inf., Mich. NG,
East Jordan, MI; served during Mexican Border Crisis; earned Croix
de Guerre
w/silver star for his actions 31 Jul.-6 Aug. ‘18 near Fismes; ordered to
return to U.S. as an instructor; he spoke to a packed house at East Jordan’s
Temple Theatre on 11 Oct. ‘18, while home on furlough; married Kathryn
Cornelia ‘Kate’ Wieland on 8 Mar. '9, father of 3; resided on S. Ellsworth
Rd., Banks Township, Antrim Co., MI at ‘40 census; brother served with same
unit, Pvt. Ruel B., Mich. NG, HQ Co., 125TH Inf.; son served
during WWII, T. Sgt. Walter L., Jr., Army, Italy.
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Clay,
Frederick Timothy ‘Fred’
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company K, 125TH Infantry Regiment, 32D ‘Red Arrow’
Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: 31 July 1918
Citation: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of
Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished
Service Cross to Corporal Fred Clay (ASN: 263425), United States Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company K, 125th Infantry
Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., near Sergy, France, 31 July 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: War Department, General Orders 64 (1919)
Born: 1 November 1894 at Saginaw,
Michigan
Hometown: Saginaw, Michigan
Death: 29 September 1955 at
Saginaw, Michigan
Interred at Oakwood Cemetery, Saginaw,
Michigan
He also earned Croix
de Guerre w/gilt star, Order No. 16.103 "D," 16 Apr. '19, GHQ,
French Armies of the East, “A soldier of admirable courage. All the
runners having been disabled while carrying messages he volunteered for that
duty and contributed personally to the success during the entire day,
fulfilling his functions with, the greatest contempt for danger in a zone
swept by the enemy fire.”; married Elizabeth G. Dumma at Saginaw, MI on
12 Oct. '21, father of at least 4; worked at Niagara Lumber Co.
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Colton,
James Stanley
Second Lieutenant (Corps of Engineers), U.S. Army
Company F, 107TH Engineer Regiment, 32D ‘Red Arrow’
Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: 4 - 6 August 1918
Citation: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of
Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished
Service Cross to Second Lieutenant (Corps of Engineers) James Stanley Colton,
United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with
116th Engineers, Company F, 107th Engineers (Attached), 32d Division, A.E.F.,
near Fismes, France, from 4 - 6 August 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: War Department, General Orders No. 99 (1918)
Born: 24 September 1893 at Wapello, Iowa
Hometown: Pasadena, California
Death: 9 October 1974
Interred:
He attended State U. of Iowa, College of Applied Sciences,
ca. '11; transferred to U. of Calif. ca. '13, civil engineering; assigned to
116TH Engr. Regt., 41ST Div.; that unit was designated
a replacement div. when it reached France; transferred to Co. F, 107TH
Engr. Regt.; earned Croix
de Guerre;
severely WIA ca. 6 Aug. '18, listed on 2 Oct. '18 casualty list; 1st Lt. in
Officers' Reserve Corps. ca. '20.
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Connelly,
Michael F.
Private, U.S. Army
Headquarters Company, 125TH Infantry Regiment, 32D ‘Red
Arrow’ Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: 10-13 October 1918
Citation: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of
Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished
Service Cross to Private Michael F. Connelly, United States Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Headquarters Company,
125th Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., near Romagne, France, October
10 - 13, 1918. Private Connelly, acting as battalion runner, repeatedly
crossed the valley between hill 258 and La Cote Dame Marie, a distance of 500
yards, swept continually by machine-gun and sniper fire.”
General Orders: War Department, General Orders No. 37 (1919)
Born: at Boston, Massachusetts
Hometown: Lansing, Michigan
NoK Ralph T. Ward, friend, 1217 N. Chestnut
St., Lansing, MI.
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Connette,
Fred
Private, U.S. Army
Company F, 125TH Infantry Regiment, 32D ‘Red Arrow’
Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: 31 July 1918
Citation: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of
Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished
Service Cross to Private Fred Connette (ASN: 262518), United States Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company F, 125th Infantry
Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., near the Bois-les-Jomblets, northeast of
Chateau-Thierry, France, 31 July 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: War Department, General Orders No. 117 (1918)
Born: at Canada
Hometown: Detroit, Michigan
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Crabbe,
George Simmons
First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army
Company I, 125TH Infantry Regiment, 32D ‘Red Arrow’
Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: 31 July 1918
Citation: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of
Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished
Service Cross to Captain [then First Lieutenant] (Infantry) George S. Crabbe, United States Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with 125th Infantry Regiment, 32d Division,
A.E.F., near Cierges, France, 31 July 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: War Department, General Orders 64 (1919)
Born: 13 March 1871 or 1873 at Saginaw, Michigan
Hometown: Saginaw, Michigan
Death: 11 Jan. '39 at Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Interred: Forest Lawn Cemetery, Saginaw, Michigan
Married, father of 4; fireman at Saginaw, MI, since at
least '95, was foreman at Hose Co. No. 8 in '99; joined Michigan National
Guard at Saginaw, MI, that unit became Co. I, 125TH Inf. when 32D
Div. was organized; 1st Lt. and cdr. of Co. I, 125TH Inf. during
attack of Hill 212 near Cierges on 31 Jul. '18; seriously WIA 31 Jul. '18 by
machinegun fire to the waist, laid on battlefield for 12 hours, whenever
stretcher bearers tried to evacuate him, he ordered them to take the younger
wounded Soldiers first; also earned Purple Heart; promoted to Capt.; after 3
˝ mos. in hosp., he returned to duty shortly after the armistice and assigned
cdr. of Co. M, 125TH Inf., came home with that unit; returned to
Saginaw, MI Fire Dept. after the war, attained position of Capt.; attended
1st annual reunion of Co. M, 125TH Inf. on 6 Jun. '31 at Owosso,
MI.
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Craft,
Urban Valley
Private, U.S. Army
Headquarters Company, 322D Field Artillery Regiment, attached to
32D ‘Red Arrow’ Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: 15 - 18 October 1918
Citation: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of
Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished
Service Cross to Private Urban V. Craft (ASN: 2038959), United States Army,
for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Headquarters Company,
322d Field Artillery, 83d Division, A.E.F., at Bois-de-Grand Montagne,
France, 15 - 18 October 1918. Private Craft, with utter disregard for his
personal safety, constantly exposed himself to enemy fire while repairing
wires and maintaining important telephone communications within his area.”
General Orders: War Department, General Orders No. 37 (1919)
Born: 14 August 1894 at Rose City,
Michigan
Hometown: West Branch, Michigan
Death:
10 July 1979
Interred:
Rose City Cemetery, Rose City, Michigan
Son of
Harry and Katherine (Catherine, Catharine) Cecelia (Schick) Craft, father
NoK, Rose City, MI, father English immigrant; earned Silver
Star Citation for his actions 28 Jul. '18 on
the Vesle River, repaired telephone lines under heavy fire; also earned Croix
de Guerre w/gilt star, Order No. 12.225
"D," 19 Dec. '18, GHQ, French Armies of the East, “He displayed exceptional bravery in
establishing and in maintaining the telephonic communications for 36 hours
under artillery fire between the regimental post of command and that of an
infantry unit.”; brother Pvt. Henry M. served with 256TH Fld.
Hosp.; married Alvena A. Beck on 25 Jun. '19, father of at least 1.
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*Craidge,
Robert E.
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company I, 125TH Infantry Regiment, 32D ‘Red Arrow’
Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: 31 July 1918
Citation: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of
Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service
Cross (Posthumously) to Corporal Robert E. Craidge (ASN: 263244), United
States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company
I, 125th Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., at Hill 212, near Cierges,
northeast of Chateau-Thierry, France, 31 July 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: War Department, General Orders No. 116, 1918, Amended
Supplement 1
Born: at Saginaw, Michigan
Hometown: Bay City, Michigan
Death: 31 July 1918
Interred: Oise-Aisne American Cemetery
Status: KIA
Also earned Croix
de Guerre with
palm, under Order No. 12.335 "D," dated 15 Dec. '18, General HQ,
French Armies of the East, with the following citation: "Three of his men having been killed and another completely
blinded he remained at his post with indomitable courage and served his piece
until he was himself killed."; namesake Harding-Olk-Craidge Post No.
18 of American Legion.
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Crites,
Herman
First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army
125TH Infantry Regiment, 32D ‘Red Arrow’ Division,
A.E.F.
Date of Action: 31 August 1918
Citation: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of
Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished
Service Cross to First Lieutenant (Infantry) Herman Crites, United States
Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 125th Infantry
Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., near Juvigny, France, 31 August 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: War Department, General Orders 64 (1919)
Born: 5 October 1987 at Burr Oak,
Michigan
Hometown: Flint, Michigan
Death: September 1971
NoK Mrs. Lydia E. Leake, R. F. D. 6,
Rochester, NY; also had ties to Irondequoit, NY; enlisted in Co. A, 33D
Mich. Inf., Michigan National Guard, at Flint, MI; was Pvt. in that unit
during Mexican Border Crisis; was Sgt. in MG Co., 33D Mich. Inf.
at Flint, MI ca. May 17; completed First Officers' Training Corps, Ft.
Sheridan, IL, 15 May-15 Aug. '17, assigned to 8TH Co., 10TH
Regt.; assigned to MG Co., 125TH Inf.; succeeded Capt. Ira D.
MacLachlan, who assumed cmd. of 3D Bn., 125TH Inf.;
depicted in photograph with 1st Lt. William S. Brittain, 2d Lt. William
Goodwin, and 2d Lt. Wayland Miller, all in uniform with ‘Red Arrow’ insignia,
a reference implies they were all classmates at Mass. Agricultural College,
Class of '16, only Goodwin is listed in student catalogues; married Hazel
and/or Gertrude; served in post-war Mich. NG; Capt. and cdr. of Co. H, 125TH
Inf. when it received Fed. recognition 28 Apr. '21 during post-war
reorganization of 32D Div.; Lt. in Flint P. D. from at least '37
to '44.
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Crocker,
John M.
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Headquarters Company, 322D Field Artillery Regiment, attached to
32D ‘Red Arrow’ Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: 16 - 17 October 1918
Citation: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of
Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished
Service Cross to Sergeant John M. Crocker (ASN: 1961691), United States Army,
for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Headquarters Company,
322d Field Artillery, 83d Division, A.E.F., near Verdun, France, 16 and 17
October 1918. Maintaining a telephone line between infantry and artillery
under a constant artillery barrage, Sergeant Crocker's courage made possible
the launching of artillery fire, which stopped enemy counterattacks. During
the action he repaired 30 breaks, his line being so badly cut that he was
obliged to use enemy wire for repairing. Because of the intensity of the
fire, Sergeant rocker sent his men to a place of safety, remaining alone at
the hazardous post.”
General Orders: War Department, General Orders No. 37 (1919)
Born: at Hamilton, Ohio
Hometown: Hamilton, Ohio
He
worked at Cincinnati Suburban Bell Telephone Co., started ca. '06; member of
Masons.
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Crum,
Leo Josephus
First Lieutenant (Medical Corps), U.S. Army
Sanitary Detachment, 126TH Infantry Regiment, 32D ‘Red
Arrow’ Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: 1 August 1918
Citation: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of
Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished
Service Cross to First Lieutenant (Medical Corps) Leo J. Crum, United States
Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 126th Infantry
Regiment (Attached), 32d Division, A.E.F., near Cierges, France, July 31 and
1 August 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: War Department, General Orders No. 124 (1918)
Born: 2 April 1882 at Corunna, Michigan
Hometown: Kalamazoo, Michigan
Death: 15 March 1939
Interred: Riverside Cemetery, Kalamazoo,
Michigan
He graduated Owosso H. S.; graduated U. of
Mich. in '06; married Mary Florence 'Minnie' Schorr on 24 Oct. '06, father of
Leo J. and Mary F.; resided at 1327 or 1329 Hill Crest Ave., Kalamazoo, MI;
member of Masons, Owosso Lodge No. 81; joined Michigan National Guard ca.
'01; 1st Lt. and med. off. assigned to San. Det., 126TH Inf. when
32D Div. was organized; also earned Croix
de Guerre w/gilt star, Order No. 12.334 "D," 15 Dec. '18, GHQ,
French Armies of the East, “He established a first-aid station at Cierges
and evacuated all the wounded. At the advance toward the Vesle his incessant
efforts and his bravery prevented suffering and saved many lives.”;
promoted Capt. 4 Mar. '19; transferred to Base Sect. at Brest on 23 Apr. '19;
discharged 28 Jul. '19 at Camp Custer, MI; served in post-war Mich. NG; Maj.
in Med. Det., 126TH Inf. at Kalamazoo, MI ca. '22; had a medical
office at 413 S. Burdick, Kalamazoo, MI ca. '21-'35; resided at 220 W. Cedar,
Kalamazoo, MI; issued patent 1664664 for Exercising Device in '28; son
enlisted in Co. C, 126TH Inf., Mich. NG, in '26, served during
WWII but was assigned to different unit after he was commissioned 2d Lt.
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*Cunningham,
Charles E.
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company K, 126TH Infantry Regiment, 32D ‘Red Arrow’
Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: 27 May 1918
Citation: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of
Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service
Cross (Posthumously) to Sergeant Charles E. Cunningham (ASN: 28088), United
States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company
K, 126th Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., in the vicinity of Hecken,
Alsace, on 27 May 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: War Department, General Orders No. 99
(1918)
Born: 31 July 1892 at Grand Rapids, Michigan
Hometown: Grand Rapids, Michigan
Death: 3 July 1918
Interred: Greenwood Cemetery, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Status: DW
He became a Maccabee (a.k.a. Knights of the Maccabees),
Crescent Star Tent. No. 152 at Grand Rapids, 1 Sep. '15; enlisted in Michigan
National Guard; also earned Croix
de Guerre
w/silver star, under Order No. 302, 29 May '18, 9th French Division, “He displayed valiant conduct at the head
of a patrol which on encountering an enemy detachment in ambush succeeded in
putting it to flight. Although twice badly wounded, he aroused the admiration
of all by continuing to fire on the enemy until he fell exhausted and
unconscious in the trench.”; WIA 27 May '18; DW 3 Jul. '18.
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Curnow,
Earl McGregor
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company H, 128TH Infantry Regiment, 32D ‘Red Arrow’
Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: 29 August to 2 September 1918
Citation: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of
Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished
Service Cross to Corporal Earl M. Curnow (ASN: 261678), United States Army,
for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company H, 128th
Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., near Juvigny, north of Soissons,
France, August 29 to 2 September 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: War Department, General Orders No. 139 (1918)
Born: 28 June 1900 at Detroit, Michigan
Hometown: Detroit, Michigan
Death: 11 April 1961
Interred: Roseland Park Cemetery, Berkley,
Michigan
After completing grade school, he went to work
for American Auto Trimming Co. at age 13; went to work for Detroit Lumber Co.
as a sticker hand in '14; assigned to Co. H, 128TH Inf. on 9 Aug.
'17; also earned Croix
de Guerre w/gilt star for his leadership under fire and for evacuating
wounded under fire after he had been gassed; WIA, severely gassed, 2 Sep.
'18; returned to Detroit and the Detroit Lumber Co.; married, father of
Margot E., John E.; started work as machinist at Kestrick Lumber Co. in '23;
moved to Hammond, IN in '25, vice president of Woodmar Lumber & Supply
Co.; moved back to Detroit in '29, machinist at Braun Lumber Co.; resided at
Keego Harbor, MI ca. '31; member of Red Arrow Club and American Legion.
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Curti,
Mike
Private, U.S. Army
Company F, 127TH Infantry Regiment, 32D ‘Red Arrow’
Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: 4 October 1918
Citation: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of
Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished
Service Cross to Private Mike Curti (ASN: 3142771), United States Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company F, 127th Infantry
Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., near Gesnes, France, 4 October 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: War Department, General Orders 66 (May 21, 1919)
Born: 24 Sep. '89 at Carrů, Cuneo, Italy
Hometown: Reno, Nevada
Death: 1930
Interred: Mountain View Cemetery, Reno, Nevada
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Curtis,
Rollin Benson
First Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company A, 128TH Infantry Regiment, 32D ‘Red Arrow’
Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: 1 August 1 & 9 October 1918
Citation: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress,
July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to
First Sergeant Rollin B. Curtis (ASN: 285563), United States Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company A, 128th Infantry
Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., near Cierges, France, 1 August 1918; and near
Gesnes, France, 9 October 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 9 October 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: War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919)
Born: 10 August 1890 at Baraboo,
Wisconsin
Hometown: Baraboo, Wisconsin
Death: 17 July 1975
Interred: Wayside Cemetery, Barron, Wisconsin
He enlisted in Co. A, 1ST Wis.
Inf., Wisconsin National Guard, at Reedsburg, WI on 14 May '15; was Cpl. in
that unit during Mexican Border Crisis; assigned to Co. A, 128TH
Inf. when 32D Div. was organized; landed overseas 4 Mar. '18;
Alsace, Aisne-Marne; Chateau Thierry; Meuse-Argonne; earned DSC for his
actions 1 Aug. '18 as a platoon leader near Cierges, twice WIA, and 9 Oct.
'18 near Gesnes, assumed cmd. of the company after cdr. was killed and was
WIA again; also earned Purple Heart w/1 OLC and Croix
de Guerre; sailed for home 5 May '19; discharged 17 May '19; commissioned
at some point, 2d Lt. in Officers' Reserve Corps ca. '20; married Alma G.
Anderson 18 Sep. '20 at Chicago, IL, father of 3; moved to Barron, WI in '22;
ran Curt's Lunch for several years; served with Barron police dept. for
several years; served as deputy sheriff and appointed acting sheriff while
actual sheriff served during WWII; donated his medals to Barron Co. in '65,
they were displayed in the courthouse; they were later returned to the
family, his son displayed them at his car dealership.
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Davitt,
William Frederick (Francis)
Chaplain (First Lieutenant), U.S. Army
Headquarters, 125TH Infantry Regiment, 32D ‘Red Arrow’
Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: 6 August 1918
Citation Needed - Synopsis: Some references state he was awarded the
Distinguished Service Cross, others state it was the Distinguished Service
Medal. It is unclear whether the
decoration was presented to him or if it was bestowed posthumously, probably
the latter. Neither decoration is
listed on HoH or HoV. He will be
listed with the DSC recipients until more definitive information can be
found. Two possible citations can be found among the various references, but
none cite a general order.
“During the advance from Courmont to Mont St. Martin [ca. 31 July-5 August 1918], Chaplain Davitt worked single-handed without ceasing for anything,
collecting the dead of his Division (32D) and looking after the
burial. He did this under violent
fire, to which he apparently paid no attention. While doing this work he stopped to
encourage with cheerful words and advice the enlisted men along the line who
also were under fire. The results of
his work were 125 American soldiers buried, many wounded cared for, and soldiers
in the line encouraged.”
“On 6 August 1918, during operations along the Vesle
river, learning that 40 wounded Americans were cut off in a ravine, Chaplain
Davitt called for volunteers and led a rescuing party through a hail of
machine gun bullets. The party rescued
every one of the wounded men, and not a member of the rescuing party was
hit.”
General Orders:
Born: 6 January or 8 December 1886 at Holyoke, Massachusetts
Hometown: Chicopee, Massachusetts
Death: 11 November 1918
Interred: Calvary Cemetery, Holyoke, Massachusetts (also
memorialized on Chaplain’s Hill at Arlington National Cemetery)
Status: KIA
Son of Lawrence and Mary (Kane) Davitt, mother NoK, 842
Chicopee St., Willimansett, Chicopee, MA (hometown), father Canadian
immigrant, mother Irish immigrant; graduated Chicopee H. S. in ‘03; graduated
College of the Holy Cross in ‘07, renowned football player and team captain,
also wrestled and played basketball, accumulated numerous trophies; ordained
at Grand Seminary, Montreal, Quebec, CAN, in Dec. ‘11; assigned to St. John’s
Church, Worcester, MA, active in local charitable and philanthropic causes,
including chaplain of Lyman School for Boys (State Industrial School) and
organizing St. Agnes’ Guild; assigned assistant pastor of St. Ann’s Catholic
Parish, Lenox, MA, in ‘16; member of Knights of Columbus (K. of C.), Holyoke
Council, became K. of C. chaplain in Sep. ‘17 and served at Camp MacArthur,
TX; volunteered to serve as an Army Chaplain, commissioned 1st Lt. ca. 6 Nov.
‘17; assigned to 120TH MG Bn.; sailed for France in Feb. ‘18;
transferred to 125TH Inf.; also earned Croix
de Guerre w/palm
for his actions 31 Jul.-6 Aug. ‘18 between the Ourcq and the Vesle; assigned
special duty of chief burial officer for V Corps on 23 Sep. ‘18; cited by
Maj. Gen. Summerall, V Corps Cdr., GO 26, 20 Nov. ‘18 “For faithful and conscientious performance of duty and for extreme
coolness under shell fire in the performance of his duty as Acting Chief
Burial Officer, V Corps, during the Meuse-Argonne Operations.”; “Cited for bravery Aug. 6, ‘18, during
operations along the Vesle River: “To rescue 40 wounded soldiers who were
temporarily isolated from their command, he led a party of volunteers through
a hail of machine gun bullets. All were rescued and returned to their command
without the loss of a single man.””; earned Silver
Star Citation, posthumously,
for braving heavy shell fire to bury the dead near Courmont 4 Oct. ‘18; “Cited for bravery Oct. 20, ‘18, during
the Argonne offensive: “To rescue three wounded soldiers, he leaped over the
top of the trench, and, under enemy machine gun fire, dragged them to safety
one by one.””; KIA at 1040 hours on 11 Nov. ‘18 near the Regt. CP at
Écurey (likely Écurey-en-Verdunois) (there are numerous, varied stories
regarding the time and circumstances of his death, some sources state the
time was 1100, 1045 or 0945 hours, cause ranges from sniper to artillery
shrapnel (of those which state artillery, some claim he was killed by the
last German shell fired in the war, which is not likely), some references
state he poked his head above the trench to wave the flag, others state he
had just exited the CP after presenting a flag to the Regt. Cdr., others
state he had just exited the CP after retrieving the Regt. flag, others state
he had just climbed down from a tree after hanging the flag); his funeral was
officiated by Chaplain George S. L. O’Connor, who had recently been promoted
from Senior Chaplain, 32D Div. to Senior Chaplain, III Corps, the
two were college classmates and close friends; he was likely the 32D
Division’s last combat casualty of WWI; numerous references consider him to
be the last U.S. Soldier killed during the war, but that is not likely, he
probably was the last U.S. officer killed; Davitt Cottage at Lyman School for
Boys, where he had been in charge of Catholic religious instruction, was dedicated
in his honor; a song or poem, “Father William Francis Davitt World War
Martyr,” was composed in his honor by William Kimberley Palmer at Chicopee,
MA in Jan. ‘34; the Davitt Memorial Bridge in Chicopee was dedicated in his
honor when it was built in ‘31, it was rebuilt in ‘13 and rededicated in his
honor on Veteran’s Day ‘13; namesake of William F. Davitt Post No. 625 of
VFW, Davitt Square in Worcester, MA, and Knights of Columbus Father William
F. Davitt Council 2412, Lenox, MA; brother, 1st Lt. James L., served with 94TH
Aero Sqdn., commanded by Capt. Eddie Rickenbacker.
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Dawson,
Harold A.
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Sanitary Detachment, 126TH Infantry Regiment (Attached), 32D
‘Red Arrow’ Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: 31 August 1918
Citation: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of
Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished
Service Cross to Sergeant Harold A. Dawson (ASN: 180798), United States Army,
for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Sanitary Detachment,
126th Infantry Regiment (Attached), 32d Division, A.E.F., near Juvigny,
France, 31 August 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: War Department, General Orders 71 (1919)
Born: at Waynesville, Ohio
Hometown: Kalamazoo, Michigan
Enlisted
in Michigan National Guard.
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Decaire,
George
Bugler, U.S. Army
Company G, 125TH Infantry Regiment, 32D ‘Red Arrow’
Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: 31 July 1918
Citation: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of
Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished
Service Cross to Bugler George Decaire (ASN: 262723), United States Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company G, 125th Infantry
Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., near the Ourcq River, France, 31 July 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: War Department, General Orders No. 46 (1919)
Born: at Houghton, Michigan
Hometown: Baltic, Michigan
He also earned Croix
de Guerre w/palm,
Order No. 12.335 "D, 15 Dec. '18, GHQ, French Armies of the East, “Although
severely wounded on July 31, 1918, near Cierges, he remained on duty and went
forward under an intense artillery fire to transmit some messages, displaying
such bravery and such spirit of self-sacrifice that it was necessary to order
him to go and have his wounds dressed.”; also earned Belgian Medaille
Militaire, “In recognition of meritorious service rendered the Allied
cause.”
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Dettman,
Oscar C.
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company F, 127TH Infantry Regiment, 32D ‘Red Arrow’
Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action:
Citation needed:
General Orders:
Born: 16 August 1893 at Oconto County or Shawano, Wisconsin
Hometown: Shawano, Wisconsin
Death: 8 April 1968 at Stevens Point, Wisconsin
Interred: Lake Drive Cemetery, Town of Wescott, Shawano
County, Wisconsin
He enlisted in Co. F, 4TH Wis. Inf., Wisconsin
National Guard, at Shawano, WI on 19 Apr. '17; promoted Sgt. 21 Jul. '17;
assigned to Co. F when 127TH Inf. was organized; WIA 1 Aug. '18
near Cierges; the shell, possibly friendly, that injured him also killed 7
and wounded 20 others; those KIA included Pvt. George A. Frank, Pvt. Joseph
A. Goree, Pfc. Fred Kapanke, Pvt. Robert F. Luecke (MIA), Cpl. Charles J.
Skaleski (MIA); those WIA included Pvt. Mike Brunner (DW 8 Aug.), Cpl. Oscar
Druckrey, Pvt. James Gowan (DW 2 Aug.), Pvt. Fred Ross; returned to duty in
Oct. '18; earned DSC and Purple Heart (according to headstone); promoted 1st
Sgt. 22 Apr. '19; discharged 18 May '19; married, father of 2; appointed
interim Shawano Co. Sheriff on 15 May '33 during milk strike, injured in 1 of
the melees on 17 May '33; later served as Shawano Co. clerk in late '30s;
moved to West Shore, Shawano Lake, ca. '40 and operated a grocery store until
ca. '55.
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Devereaux,
Harold J.
Private, U.S. Army
Company M, 125TH Infantry Regiment, 32D ‘Red Arrow’
Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: 31 July 1918
Citation: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of
Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished
Service Cross to Private Harold J. Devereaux (ASN: 264010), United States
Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company M, 125th
Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., near Sergy, France, 31 July 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: War Department, General Orders No. 117 (1918)
Born: 10 October 1898 at Elsie, Michigan
Hometown: Elsie, Michigan
Death: 1960
Interred: Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, De Witt, Michigan
Married Freda M. Blunt, father of 3; served with Co. M,
125TH Inf. (possibly Michigan National
Guard, Co. M was from nearby Owosso, MI); also earned Croix
de Guerre w/gilt
star, Order No. 12.334 "D," 15 Dec. '18, GHQ, French Armies of the
East, “One of his comrades having been wounded by the fire of a machine
gun he attacked the machine-gun nest alone and reduced it to silence.”;
resided at Ingham, MI at '30 and '40 census.
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DeWitz,
Helmuth B.
Private First Class, U.S. Army
Company D, 127TH Infantry Regiment, 32D ‘Red Arrow’
Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: 31 August 1918
Citation: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of
Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished
Service Cross to Private Helmuth DeWitz (ASN: 81023), United States Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company D, 127th Infantry
Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., at Juvigny, north of Soissons, France, 31
August 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.” Pfc. DeWitz was WIA during the event and was
hospitalized until Oct. '18. Cpl.
Jesse Marlin was with him, also earned the Distinguished Service Cross, also
WIA during the event, and DW 5 Oct. '18.
General Orders: War Department, General Orders No. 6, 1932
Born: 15 August 1897 at Stayton or Salem, Oregon
Hometown: Salem, Oregon
Death: 23 April 1975
Interred: Willamette National Cemetery, Portland, Oregon
He worked on farm and lumber camp; enlisted in Co. L, 3D
Oreg. Inf., Oregon National Guard, at Dallas, OR on 3 Apr. '17; assigned to
HQ Co., 162D Inf. when 41ST Div. was organized; that
unit became replacement div. when it reached France; transferred to Co. D,
127TH Inf. on 1 May '18; also awarded Italian Croce di Guerra;
received some sort of decoration for heroism ca. 21 Dec. '18; married, father
of 3; he received his DSC during a ceremony at the Multnomah Co. Armory on 29
Mar. '32.
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*Dickop,
Ray C.
First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army
Company L, 127TH Infantry Regiment, 32D ‘Red Arrow’
Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: 4 August 1918
Citation: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of
Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service
Cross (Posthumously) to First Lieutenant (Infantry) Ray C. Dickop, United
States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 127th
Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., in the attack on Fismes, France, 4
August 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: War Department, General Orders No. 117 (1918)
Born: 30 May 1891 at Beloit, Wisconsin
Hometown: Beloit, Wisconsin
Death: 4 August 1918
Interred: Calvary Cemetery, Beloit, Wisconsin
Status: KIA
He was 2d Lt. in Co. L, 1ST Wis. Inf.,
Wisconsin National Guard, at Beloit, WI when mobilized 15 Jul. '17; assigned
to Co. L when 127TH Inf. was organized; rode to France aboard USS George Washington; he was one of
Pershing's 100, 1 of 2 from Div.; namesake of Lt. Ray Dickop Post No. 36 of
American Legion at West Bend, WI.
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Donahue,
Joseph J. 'Joe' 'J.J.'
Corporal, U.S. Army
Battery E, 323D Field Artillery Regiment, attached to 32D
‘Red Arrow’ Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: 24 October 1918
Citation: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of
Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service
Cross to Private First Class Joe J. Donahue (ASN: 1427391), United States
Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Battery E, 323d
Field Artillery, 83d Division, A.E.F., near Bois-de-Consenvoye, France, 24
October 1918. Venturing over a road where three other runners had failed,
Private Donahue carried a most important message over an area which was
subjected to the fiercest kind of shelling. He chose this route to expedite
the delivery, even though it was possible to make the journey by a longer but
less dangerous route. He completed his mission, despite two severe wounds he
had received on the way.”
General Orders: War Department, General Orders 78 (1919)
Born: 5 April 1896 at Stewartville,
Minnesota
Hometown: Stewartville or Rochester,
Minnesota
Death: 4 November 1960
Interred: Calvary
Cemetery, Rochester, Minnesota
NoK
Mrs. Leslie Reardon, sister, R. F. D. 2, Devil Lake, ND; resided at 103 6th
Ave., Rochester, MN; enlisted in Btry. D, 2D Minn. Inf., Minn. NG,
at Rochester, MN, on 30 Jun. '17; earned Purple Heart.
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Doyle,
John W.
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Medical Detachment, 125TH Infantry Regiment (Attached), 32D
‘Red Arrow’ Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: 1 August 1918
Citation: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of
Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished
Service Cross to Sergeant John W. Doyle (ASN: 1302), United States Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Medical Detachment, 125th
Infantry Regiment (Attached), 32d Division, A.E.F., near Cierges, France, 1
August 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 First Lieutenant Warde B. Smith and Private William 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: War Department, General Orders No. 9 (1923)
Born: at Breckenridge, Michigan
Hometown: Breckenridge, Michigan
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*Dressel,
Everett (Egerett) Glee (C.) (Dressell)
Private First Class, U.S. Army
Machine-Gun Company, 125TH Infantry Regiment, 32D ‘Red
Arrow’ Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: 31 August 1918
Citation: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of
Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service
Cross (Posthumously) to Private First Class Everett Glee Dressel (ASN:
264498), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while
serving with Machine-Gun Company, 125th Infantry Regiment, 32d Division,
A.E.F., near Juvigny, France, 31 August 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: War Department, General Orders No. 15, 1926
Born: 17 April 1893 at Ganges, Michigan
Hometown: Flint, Michigan
Death: 10 October 1918
Interred: Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery; also
memorialized at McDowell Cemetery, South Haven Highlands, Michigan
Status: KIA
Also earned Croix
de Guerre
w/bronze star, posthumously, for his efforts to extinguish fires at a
captured ammunition dump.
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Drotning,
Harold J.
Private First Class, U.S. Army
Battery A, 120TH Field Artillery Regiment, 32D ‘Red
Arrow’ Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: 4 August 1918
Citation: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of
Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished
Service Cross to Private First Class Harold J. Drotning (ASN: 2302303),
United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with
Battery A, [120th] Field Artillery, 32d Division, A.E.F., near St. Gilles,
south of Fismes, France, 4 August 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.” Most
transcriptions of his citation erroneously list his unit as 125TH
FA Regt., that unit did not see combat.
The other two men were Sgt. Frank M. Holt and Pvt. Stephen R. Faatz.
General Orders: War Department, General Orders No. 21 (1919)
Born: 6 May 1898 at Stoughton, Wisconsin
Hometown: South Milwaukee or Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Death: October 1882
Interred: Greenwood Memorial Park, Renton, Washington
Son of Edwin Drotning, Stoughton, WI; discharged at Camp
Grant, IL; returned home 16 May ‘19; attended Beloit College, Class of ‘23;
married Stella Marie, father of at least 1; resided at Seattle, WA at ‘30
census; 2 brothers served during WWI, Mus. 3c. Charles W., HQ Co., 333D
FA Regt., 86TH Div., 2d Lt. Henry O., WNG, transferred to Btry. F,
21ST FA Regt., 5TH Div.
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Dudley,
Mack
Private First Class, U.S. Army
Company G, 128TH Infantry Regiment, 32D ‘Red Arrow’
Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: 1 September 1918
Citation: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of
Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished
Service Cross to Private First Class Mack Dudley (ASN: 1865562), United
States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company
G, 128th Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., near Terny-Sorny, France, 1
September 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: War Department, General Orders 64 (1919)
Born: circa 1895 at Dickson, Tennessee
Hometown: Dickson, Tennessee
Also earned Croix
de Guerre.
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*Dudzinski, Franciszak
Private, U.S. Army
Company I, 125TH Infantry Regiment, 32D ‘Red Arrow’
Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: 31 July 1918
Citation: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of
Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished
Service Cross (Posthumously) to Private Franciszak
Dudzinski (ASN: 263277), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company I, [125TH] Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F.,
near Cierges, France, 31 July 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: War Department, General Orders No. 14 (1925)
Born: at Russia
Hometown: Hamtramck, Michigan
Death: 11 October 1918
Interred: Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery
Status: KIA
Some transcripts of his DSC citation erroneously list unit
as 120TH Inf., but 30TH Div. was in British sector in
Belgium at the time and their 1st day of combat was 16 Aug. '18.
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Dunigan,
Patrick Richard
Major (Chaplain), U.S. Army
126TH Infantry Regiment, 32D ‘Red Arrow’ Division,
A.E.F.
Date of Action: 31 July & 1 - 4 August 1918
Citation: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of
Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished
Service Cross to Major (Chaplain) Patrick Richard Dunigan, United States
Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 126th Infantry
Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., near Sergy, in the valley of the Ourcq River,
France, 31 July and 1 - 4 August 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: War Department, General Orders No. 15 (1923)
Born: 15 July 1870 or 1871 at Emmett,
Michigan
Hometown: Emmett, Michigan
Death: 24 February 1934 at home
in Flint, Michigan (pastor of St. Michael's Church in Flint at the time)
Interred: Kenockee Cemetery, Emmett, Michigan
He attended Assumption College '88-'93
(Sandwich, Ont.), St. Jerome's College '93-'94 (Kitchener, Ont.), and St.
Mary's Seminary '94-'98 (Baltimore, MD); elected mayor of Lapeer, MI in
spring of '12 (supposedly the only priest elected mayor of a city up to that
time); bestowed with Mich. Medal for Bravery for his efforts during a
small-pox epidemic at Lapeer, MI; commissioned and assigned Chaplain of 2D
Mich. Inf., Michigan National Guard, in '07; his unit was sent to UP in '12
during labor unrest in the copper mines, he conducted service in a nearby
church where he met some Native Americans who presented him with an old
chalice, they purported that Father Pére Jacques Marquette had given it to
their ancestors for safekeeping in the 1660s, Dunigan bequeathed it to the
Manresa Jesuit Retreat House in Bloomfield Hills, MI, some are convinced it
was used by Father Marquette, others acknowledge it is old, but not old
enough (it was used to celebrate Marquette U. High School's 150th anniversary
in '07); promoted Capt. on 9 Sep. '14; served during Mexican Border Crisis;
assigned Chaplain of 126TH Inf. when 32D Div. was
organized; after Aisne-Marne he described how
“thirty members of a band wore gas masks while transporting wounded from
the battlefield. They went twenty-four hours without food. The men were under
the command of John W. Rickert of Grand Rapids.”; bestowed
Chevalier de la Légion d'Honneur (French Legion of Honor), Presidential
Decree of 24 Oct. '19; also earned Croix
de Guerre w/gilt and silver stars; gilt star Order No. 14.382
"D," 14 Mar. '19, GHQ, French Armies of the East, “As divisional
chaplain during the operations with the 10th French Army he displayed the
most absolute indifference to danger in going upon the battlefield to
administer the last sacraments to the dying and in caring for the wounded. He
displayed the greatest bravery under the most difficult circumstances.”;
silver star Order No. 17.836 "D," 23 May '19, GHQ, French Armies of
the East, “He contributed to maintain a high morale among the troops that
he accompanied.”; WIA, gassed, 1 Aug. '18 near Cierges; detailed as Div.
Burial Off. 15 Sep. '18; assigned Chaplain of 32D Div. Div. on 13
Dec. '18; later transferred to HQ, V Corps.; served as senior Chaplain of
Third Army with Army of Occupation; promoted to Maj. at some point; received
at least 1 of his Croix de Guerre from Gen. Mangin at Rengsdorf, Germany on
13 Apr. '19; continued to serve as Chaplain of 126TH Inf. after
the war; his DSC was presented to him by Maj. Gen. William C. Haan, former 32D
Div. cdr., in a ceremony at Flint, MI in May '23; appointed Monsignor in May
'23 by Pope Pius XI; bestowed with Honorary Degree of Doctor of Laws by U. of
Detroit on 8 Jun. '23; held pastorates at Detroit, Argyle, Croswell, Lapeer,
and Flint; Mich. State Police Chaplain '32-'34; member of Elks, Knights of
Columbus, Flint Country club, American Legion and VFW; namesake of Msgr.
Patrick R. Dunigan Council 695 of Knights of Columbus at Flint, MI and Msgr.
Patrick R. Dunigan Assembly No. 510 of Knights Of Columbus at Grand Blanc,
MI.
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Dye,
Henry E.
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company D, 126TH Infantry Regiment, 32D ‘Red Arrow’
Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: 29 August 1918
Citation: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of
Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished
Service Cross to Corporal Henry E. Dye (ASN: 2181655), United States Army,
for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company D, 126th
Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., near Juvigny, France, 29 August
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: War Department, General Orders No. 44 (1919)
Born: 20 March 1893 at Sargent,
Nebraska
Hometown: Walworth, Nebraska
Death: 22 December 1877 at Big
Horn Co., Wyoming
Interred at Mount View Cemetery, Basin,
Wyoming
WIA, gassed, 14 Oct. '18; married Lenora Cora
Graham, father of at least 3.
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Edsall,
William Arthur
Private, U.S. Army
Company M, 126TH Infantry Regiment, 32D ‘Red Arrow’
Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: 14 October 1918
Citation: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of
Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service
Cross to Private William A. Edsall (ASN: 281508), United States Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company M, 126th Infantry
Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., near Romagne, France, 14 October 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.”
The patrol was led by Capt. Edward B. Strom and the other members were
Cpl. Albert S. Krzykwa, Cpl. Frank H. Raymond, Pfc. Frederick W. McClemens,
Pvt. Charles L. Beck, Pvt. Thomas D. Karps, and Pvt. Albert R. F. Neitzel.
General Orders: War Department, General Orders No. 21 (1919)
Born: 16 November 1894 at Ravenna,
Michigan
Hometown: Muskegon, Michigan
Death: 16 September 1955
Interred: Norton Cemetery, Norton Shores,
Michigan
Married Ethel, father of at least 3.
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Emerson,
Harlow B.
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company K, 125TH Infantry Regiment, 32D ‘Red Arrow’
Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: 31 July 1918
Citation: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of
Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished
Service Cross to Corporal Harlow B. Emerson (ASN: 263625), United States
Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company K, 120th
Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., near Sergy, France, 31 July 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: War Department, General Orders 64 (1919)
Born: 1896 at Saginaw, Michigan
Hometown: Saginaw, Michigan
Death: 1971
Interred: Pine Grove Cemetery, Bridgeport, Michigan
NoK Mrs. Jessie Murray, sister, 1725 Lapeer St., Saginaw,
MI; NoK Mrs. Clara Bushaw, Rt. No. 5, Lansing, MI; resided with aunt and
uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Meyer Jacobs, at Fort Wayne, IN for a while, moved back
to Saginaw, MI in '16; also had ties to Detroit, MI; entered service Mar.
'18; earned Silver
Star Citation for
dragging several wounded Soldiers to
safety and providing first aid, even though he himself was WIA on 31 Jul. '18
(transcript of citation on HoV lists date of action as 28 Jul. '18 but the
Div. saw its first major combat the morning of 30 Jul.); he then returned to
battle and was seriously WIA by machinegun fire to the leg/foot; also earned Croix
de Guerre
w/bronze star, Order No. 12.372 "D," 16 Dec. '18, GHQ, French
Armies of the East, “Heedless of danger and although wounded he
administered first aid to three of his wounded comrades. By his prompt
assistance he saved their lives.”; returned to U.S. ca. Mar. '19 and
assigned to Army Gen. Hosp. No. 36 at Detroit, MI; awarded his Croix de
Guerre in a ceremony at the hosp. in May '19; married Bertha, father of at
least 3.
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Engel,
George F.
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company F, 127TH Infantry Regiment, 32D ‘Red Arrow’
Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: 10 October 1918
Citation: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of
Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished
Service Cross to Sergeant George F. Engel (ASN: 274128), United States Army,
for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company F, 127th
Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., near Gesnes, France, 10 October
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: War Department, General Orders No. 59, 1921
Born: 30 July 1897 at Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Hometown: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Death: 12 December 1968 at his home at age 71
Interred: Radisson Cemetery, Radisson, Wisconsin
He enlisted in Wisconsin National Guard at Milwaukee, WI
in '14 at age 17; served with Co. F, some reference state Co. D, 127TH
Inf.; also earned Silver Star Citation for his actions 10 Oct. '18; awarded
his DSC 1 Apr. '19; returned home and worked as truck driver and machinist;
married Clara, father of 3; commander of Craig-Schlosser Post No. 31 of
American Legion at Milwaukee, WI; worked at A. O. Smith Co. at Milwaukee, WI;
moved to Radisson, WI in '62; member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church; member
of Dave DeRosia Post No. 297 of American Legion at Radisson, WI.
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Evenson,
Elmer
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Headquarters Company, 128TH Infantry Regiment, 32D ‘Red
Arrow’ Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: 30 August 1918
Citation: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of
Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished
Service Cross to Sergeant Elmer Evenson (ASN: 284813), United States Army,
for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Headquarters Company,
128th Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., near Juvigny, France, 30
August 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: War Department, General Orders No. 55 (1919)
Born: 15 March 1894 at Elkhorn, Wisconsin
Hometown: Elkhorn, Wisconsin
Death: January 1971
Interred:
He also earned Croix
de Guerre.
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Faatz,
Stephen R.
Private, U.S. Army
Battery A, 120TH Field Artillery Regiment, 32D ‘Red Arrow’
Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: 4 August 1918
Citation: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of
Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished
Service Cross to Private Stephen R. Faatz (ASN: 2302308), United States Army,
for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Battery A, 120th Field
Artillery, 32d Division, A.E.F., near St. Gilles, south of Fismes, France, 4
August 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.” The other 2 men were Sgt. Frank M. Holt and
Pvt. Harold J. Drotning.
General Orders: War Department, General Orders No. 147 (1918)
Born: circa 1897 at Hampton, Iowa
Hometown: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
He graduated Mercersburg Academy in PA ca. '17; enlisted
in Btry. A, 1ST Wis. FA Regt., Wisconsin National Guard, at
Milwaukee, WI in Jun. '17; assigned to Btry. A, 120TH FA Regt.
when 32D Div. was organized; WIA.
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Farmer,
James B.
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company L, 128TH Infantry Regiment, 32D ‘Red Arrow’
Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: 30 August & 8 October 1918
Citation: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of
Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished
Service Cross to Corporal James B. Farmer (ASN: 1289744), United States Army,
for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company L, 128th
Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., near Soissons, France, 30 August,
1918, and in the Argonne sector, France, 8 October 1918. During the attack
near Soissons on August 30, Corporal Farmer led his squad through a downpour
of shell and machine-gun fire. After the attack he worked in the face of
machine-gun fire assisting and carrying the wounded from the field. On
October 8, while on a reconnoitering party, three of his men were killed and
two wounded. He carried the two wounded men back to safety in the face of
machine-gun fire.”
General Orders: War Department, General Orders 98 (1919)
Born: at Pulaski, Virginia
Hometown: Radford, Virginia
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Ferguson,
Dougald Edmund
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Machine-Gun Company, 126TH Infantry Regiment, 32D ‘Red
Arrow’ Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: 1 August 1918
Citation: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of
Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished
Service Cross to Sergeant Dougald Ferguson (ASN: 278102), United States Army,
for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Machine-Gun Company,
126th Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., at Cierges, northeast of
Chateau-Thierry, France, 1 August 1918. When the infantry on his right was
held up by fire from an enemy machine-gun, Sergeant Ferguson 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: War Department, General Orders 66 (May 21, 1919)
Born: at Belding, Michigan
Hometown: Grand Rapids, Michigan
He also earned Croix
de Guerre w/palm, No. 12.335 "D," 15 Dec. '18, GHQ, French
Armies of the East, “The progression of his company having been stopped by
an enemy machine gun he picked up a rifle and bayonet and turned the enemy
position. He killed the three enemy gunners.”; promoted to 1st Sgt. at some point; WIA, gassed, 29 Aug. '18;
married Maria V. Perrin, father of at least 1; also served during WWII;
re-enlisted in Mich. NG at some point and was Pfc. in Svc. Co., 126TH
Inf., at Grand Rapids, MI, when mobilized on 15 Oct. '40; SN 20633771; son,
Dougald, Jr., served in USMC in Korea.
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Finley,
Archie J.
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company K, 125TH Infantry Regiment, 32D ‘Red Arrow’
Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: 9 October 1918
Citation: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of
Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished
Service Cross to Corporal Archie J. Finley (ASN: 263447), United States Army,
for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company K, 125th
Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., near Gesnes, France, 9 October 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: War Department, General Orders 78 (1919)
Born: at Marquette, Michigan
Hometown: Winters, Michigan
He also earned Div. Citation.
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Fleming,
Thomas W.
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company G, 128TH Infantry Regiment, 32D ‘Red Arrow’ Division,
A.E.F.
Date of Action: 14 October 1918
Citation: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of
Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished
Service Cross to Corporal Thomas W. Fleming (ASN: 263515), United States
Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company G, 128th
Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., near Romagne and Bantheville,
France, 14 October 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: War Department, General Orders 98 (1919)
Born: 1895 at Merrill, Michigan
Hometown: Merrill, Michigan
Death: 1969
Interred: Saint Patrick Cemetery, Michigan
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Foley,
Harry J.
Private, U.S. Army
Company E, 125TH Infantry Regiment, 32D ‘Red Arrow’
Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: 31 July 1918
Citation: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of
Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished
Service Cross to Private Harry J. Foley (ASN: 262279), United States Army,
for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company E, 125th
Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., near Cierges, northeast of
Chateau-Thierry, France, 31 July 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: War Department, General Orders No. 132 (1918)
Born: at Detroit, Michigan
Hometown: Waterford, Michigan
He also earned Croix
de Guerre w/gilt
star, Order No. 12.334 "D," 15 Dec. '18, GHQ, French Armies of the
East, “At a critical moment when the ammunition was lacking on a part of
the line he gathered ammunition from the dead and the wounded so that his
comrades might continue their fire. Wounded in both arms, he refused to
abandon his task which he had voluntarily assumed and continued until the
order came to withdraw.”
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Follis,
Charles E.
Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army
125TH Infantry Regiment, 32D ‘Red Arrow’ Division,
A.E.F.
Date of Action: 31 July 1918
Citation: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress,
July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to
Captain (Infantry), [then First Lieutenant] Charles Follis, United States
Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 125th Infantry
Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., near Sergy, France, 31 July 1918. After the
capture of Hill 212, near Sergy, Captain 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: War Department, General Orders 64 (1919)
Born: 6 Oct. '79 at Kilsythe, Derby, Grey, Ontario, Canada
Hometown: Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan
Death: 14 February 1928
Interred:
He graduated Sault Ste. Marie H. S.; served with 34TH
Mich. Volunteers during Spanish-American War; 2d Lt. in Co. M, 33D
Mich. Inf., Michigan National Guard, at Sault Ste. Marie when mobilized 15
Jul. '17; the Citizens Military Training Camp held at Ft. Brady in '30 was
named Camp Charles E. Follis in his honor and several streets were named in
honor of other local WWI servicemen, including 1 named in honor of Sgt.
William A. Beloungea, Co. M, 125TH Inf., KIA 8 Oct. '18.
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Foureman,
Roy Bireley
Second Lieutenant (Artillery), U.S. Army
308TH Trench Mortar Battery, attached to 32D ‘Red
Arrow’ Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: 23 October 1918
Citation: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of
Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished
Service Cross to Second Lieutenant (Field Artillery) Roy B. Foureman, United
States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 308th
Trench Mortar Battery, 158th Field Artillery Brigade, 83d Division, A.E.F.,
near Brabant sur Meuse, France, 23 October 1918. During the offensive action
in Boissois Bois the four trench mortars operated by Lieutenant Foureman's
platoon were put out of action. Under an enemy barrage Lieutenant Foureman
went from gun to gun, encouraging his men to continued effort until his last
gun was out of action, when he turned his attention to assisting the
wounded.”
General Orders: War Department, General Orders No. 21 (1919)
Born: 9 May '95 at Franklin Township,
Darke County, Ohio or Greenville, Ohio
Hometown: Greenville, Ohio
Death: February 1985
Son of
Lazarus and Elizabeth 'Bessie' (Bireley) Foureman, mother NoK, R. F. D. 7, Greenville,
OH; attended Miami U. ca. '14; attended Ohio U. ca. '16; public school
teacher ca. '15; he, brother Howard L., and Delton B. Sergent rode
motorcycles from OH to San Francisco during summer of '15, they took a tent
and intended to sleep “wherever
darkness catches them” along the way; completed First Officers' Training
Camp at Ft. Benjamin Harrison, IN, 15 May-15 Aug. '17, assigned to 3D
Btry.; commissioned 2d Lt.; assigned to 324TH FA Regt., 83D
Div.; trained at Camp Sherman, OH; transferred to 308TH Trench
Mort. Btry.; landed overseas 13 Jun. '18; earned Croix
de Guerre w/gilt star, Order No. 13.039
"D," 22 Jan. '19, GHQ, French Armies of the East, “He displayed
exemplary zeal and energy during the offensive operations in the Bossois Wood
near Brabant-sur-Meuse on 23 Oct. '18. On the morning of the 23rd, he gave a
splendid example of calmness and courage under the intense fire of
machineguns and field artillery. The four trench mortars of his platoon were
disabled, two of them had been blown to pieces. Under the enemy barrage he
went from piece to piece in his platoon, inspiring his men by his bravery and
encouraging them to continual efforts until the last pieces were put out of
action. He then occupied himself in the care of the wounded.”; returned
to U.S. 5 Jul. '19; discharged 10 Jul. '19; married Cleo W., father of at
least 1; graduated Ohio State U. in '22; resided at Columbus, OH at 1940
census; re-entered service in Army and/or Reserve; Capt. assigned to Fort
Thomas, KY ca. Sep. '41; Maj. at Ft. Devens ca. '48; retired from Army
Reserve as Lt. Col. on 31 May '55.
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Fowle,
John G.
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Sanitary Detachment, 126TH Infantry Regiment (Attached), 32D
‘Red Arrow’ Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: 31 August 1918
Citation: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of
Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished
Service Cross to Sergeant John G. Fowle (ASN: 180803), United States Army,
for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Sanitary Detachment,
126th Infantry Regiment (Attached), 32d Division, A.E.F., near Juvigny,
France, 31 August 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: War Department, General Orders 64 (1919)
Born: at Traverse City, Michigan
Hometown: Traverse City, Michigan
He also earned Div. Citation.
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Fox,
Frank I.
Corporal, U.S. Army
Headquarters Company, 120TH Field Artillery Regiment, 32D
‘Red Arrow’ Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: 4 August 1918
Citation: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of
Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished
Service Cross to Corporal Frank I. Fox (ASN: 2302048), United States Army,
for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Headquarters Company,
120th Field Artillery, 32d Division, A.E.F., at St. Gilles, near Fismes,
France, 4 August 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.” Brothers,
Cpl. Floyd W. and Pvt. Lee O. Prescott served in the same unit and earned the
DSC for their actions that day as well.
General
Orders: War Department, General Orders No. 139 (1918)
Born: at Centerville, Iowa
Hometown: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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Freeman,
Robert L.
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company F, 128TH Infantry Regiment, 32D ‘Red Arrow’
Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: 7 October 1918
Citation: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress,
July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to
Sergeant Robert L. Freeman (ASN: 75083), United States Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company F, 128th Infantry
Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., near Gesnes, France, 7 October 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.”
Sgt. Freeman was a member of a 41-man platoon led by 1st Lt. Edmund P.
Arpin that charged up Hill 269 that day.
They suffered heavy casualties along the way and they seized the
objective, but only 4 of them made it to the top (1st Lt. Edmund P. Arpin,
Sgt. James B. Voliva, Cpl. Clare A. McCullough). The follow-on forces could not be deployed
because they were caught in artillery barrage, so the four of them had to
give up the hill when the Germans began efforts to take it back. On the way back down they only found 2 survivors
from the 37 Soldiers who fell on the way up (1 of the survivors was Cpl.
Regan).
General Orders: War Department, General Orders No. 47, 1921
Born: 23 April 1893 at North Yakima, Washington
Hometown: North Yakima, Washington
Death: 20 November 1962
Interred: Golden Gate National Cemetery, San Bruno,
California
He enlisted in Co. C, 2D Wash. Inf., Washington
National Guard, at Yakima, WA; was Pvt. in that unit during Mexican Border
Crisis; assigned to Co. A, 161ST Inf. when 41ST Div.
was organized; transferred to Co. F, 128TH Inf.; WIA at some
point; earned Purple Heart; received his DSC on 11 Aug. '21; married Peggy
M., father of at least 2; attended Seattle Watchmaking School ca. '22; went
to work at Burnett Bros. jewelry store at Chehalis, WA ca. May '23; worked as
watchmaker at San Rafael, CA ca. 9 Jan. '51 when he received his Purple
Heart.
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*Frierson,
Meade, Jr.
Captain (Cavalry), U.S. Army
Company M, 125TH Infantry Regiment (Attached), 32D ‘Red
Arrow’ Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: 31 July 1918
Citation: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of
Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service
Cross (Posthumously) to Captain (Cavalry) Meade Frierson, Jr., United States
Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 125th Infantry
(Attached), 32d Division, A.E.F., near Sergy, France, 31 July 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: War Department, General Orders 64 (1919)
Born: 30, or 29, January 1895 at Columbia, Tennessee
Hometown: Nashville, Tennessee
Death: 29 August 1918 near Juvigny, France
Interred: Rose Hill Cemetery, Columbia, Tennessee
Status: KIA
He attended Columbia Military Academy; graduated Vanderbilt
U. ca. '15; instructor in English at U. of Okla. ca. '16; attended Fed.
Military Training Camp at Plattsburg, NY in '16; assigned to 15TH
Cav., succeeded Capt. John H. Steck as cdr. of Co. M, 125TH Inf.;
brother William C. was 2d Lt. in 114TH FA in WWI, later Maj. in
Military Intelligence in WWII.
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Fuller,
Lonzo L.
Private, U.S. Army
Company H, 128TH Infantry Regiment, 32D ‘Red Arrow’
Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: 1 September 1918
Citation: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of
Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished
Service Cross to Private Lonzo L. Fuller (ASN: 263176), United States Army,
for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company H, 128th Infantry
Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., near Juvigny, north of Soissons, France, 1
September 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: War Department, General Orders No. 20 (1919)
Born: at Midland, Michigan
Hometown: Lansing, Michigan
He also earned Croix
de Guerre w/gilt star, Order No. 13.069 "D," 23 Jan. '19, GHQ,
French Armies of the East, “On September 1, 1918, near Juvigny he kept up
the liaison with the neighboring units under a violent fire of artillery and
machine guns. He fulfilled his mission in spite of the danger and also
located the emplacement of a nest of enemy machine guns which were inflicting
heavy losses among our troops. He gave an accurate account of the emplacement
of the machine gun, thus permitting our artillery to demolish it.”
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Galoff,
Frederick Wilhelm (William) Ferdinand ‘Fred’
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company H, 128TH Infantry Regiment, 32D ‘Red Arrow’
Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: 5 - 11 November 1918
Citation: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of
Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished
Service Cross to Sergeant Fred Galoff (ASN: 284404), United States Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company H, 128th Infantry
Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., 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 10
November 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: War Department, General Orders No. 3 (1922)
Born: 22 January 1894 at Menomonie or Weston,
Wisconsin
Hometown: Elmwood, Wisconsin
Death: 8 October 1962 at
Elmwood, Wisconsin
Interred: Spring Lake Public Cemetery, Spring
Valley, Wisconsin, or Spring Lake Lutheran Cemetery, Elmwood, Wisconsin
WIA, listed on 28 Oct. '18 casualty list; also
earned Purple Heart and Div. Citation; married Mary H. Herpst, father of at
least 3; resided at Spring Lake, Pierce Co., WI at 1940 census; son Frederick
F. served in AAF during WWII.
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Gariepy,
Theodore T.
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company C, 125TH Infantry Regiment, 32D ‘Red Arrow’
Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: 1 August 1918
Citation: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of
Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished
Service Cross to Corporal Theodore T. Gariepy (ASN: 261847), United States
Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company C, 125th
Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., east of Bois-des-Grimpettes, near
Cierges, northeast of Chateau-Thierry, France, 1 August 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: War Department, General Orders No. 132 (1918)
Born: at Oscoda, Michigan
Hometown: Detroit, Michigan
NoK Roy C. Gariepy, brother, 348 Allendale
Ave., Detroit, MI; also earned Croix
de Guerre w/bronze star, under No. 12.372 "D," 16 Dec. '18,
GHQ, French Armies of the East, “On August 1, 1918, near Cierges, seeing a
great number of wounded exposed on open ground, he directed their evacuation
to a sheltered spot. He displayed the greatest coolness and an absolute
indifference to danger.”; member of Charles A. Learned Post of American
Legion at Detroit, MI.
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Gaston,
Paul J.
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Sanitary Detachment, 121ST Machine-Gun Battalion (Attached), 32D
‘Red Arrow’ Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: 1 August 1918
Citation: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of
Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished
Service Cross to Sergeant Paul J. Gaston (ASN: 17428), United States Army,
for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Sanitary Detachment,
121st Machine-Gun Battalion (Attached), 32d Division, A.E.F., in front of
Bellevue Farm, near Cierges, France, 1 August 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: War Department, General Orders No. 124 (1918)
Born: 1886 at Lexington, Kentucky
Hometown: Rhinelander, Wisconsin
Death: 1952
Interred: Greenwood Cemetery, Brookings, South
Dakota
NoK Howard L. Gaston, Dysart, IA; also earned Croix
de Guerre; promoted to 1st Sgt.; married Fern Lucille Weigle; moved to SD
ca. '36.
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Genicke,
Raymond Joseph
Private, U.S. Army
Company H, 128TH Infantry Regiment, 32D ‘Red Arrow’
Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: 29 August 1918
Citation: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of
Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished
Service Cross to Private Raymond Genicke (ASN: 280280), United States Army,
for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company H, 128th
Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., near Juvigny, France, 29 August
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: War Department, General Orders No. 32 (1919)
Born: circa 1895 at Detroit, Michigan
Hometown: Detroit, Michigan
NoK Mrs. Anna (Martelle or Martiele) Genicke, wife,
499 3rd Ave. or 957 Kirby Ave. E., Detroit, MI; wife spent some time at 458
Granville St., Newark, OH (her hometown), while he was overseas; worked for
Western Electric at Detroit, MI; Michigan National Guard; served during
Mexican Border Crisis; assigned to Co. G, 126TH Inf. when 32D
Div. was organized; transferred to Co. H, 128TH Inf.; also earned Croix
de Guerre w/bronze star for providing aid to wounded comrades; also earned Italian Croce di Guerra;
WIA, listed on 25 Nov. '18 casualty list.
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Glomski,
Frank
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Scout Platoon, 2D Battalion, 127TH Infantry Regiment,
32D ‘Red Arrow’ Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: 31 August 1918
Citation: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of
Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished
Service Cross to Sergeant Frank Glomski (ASN: 273939), United States Army,
for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Scout Platoon, 2d
Battalion, 127th Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., near Terny-Sorny,
north of Soissons, France, 31 August 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: War Department, General Orders No. 128, 1928
Born: 26 April 1890 at Manitowoc,
Wisconsin
Hometown: Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Death: 27 October 1965
Interred at Saint Patrick's Cemetery, Eau
Claire, Wisconsin
He enlisted in Co. E, 3D Wis. Inf.,
Wisconsin National Guard, at Eau Claire, WI on 2 Apr. '17; assigned to Co. E,
127TH Inf. when 32D Div. was organized; transferred to
Sct. Plt., 2D Bn., 127TH Inf.; also earned Croix
de Guerre, Purple Heart; brother Cpl. Julius M., WNG, also served in Co.
E, thrice WIA; sister Mary served as Red Cross nurse; married Grace E. Jones,
father of Leona M.; worked as mailman for 30 years, retired in '53; member of
DAV, Catholic War Veterans, American Legion, Moose Lodge, Eagles, and Knights
of Columbus, charter member of Post No. 305 of VFW at Eau Claire, WI; passed
away 27 Oct. '65; interred at Saint Patrick's Cemetery, Eau Claire, WI.
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Goodman,
Lionel
Private, U.S. Army
Headquarters Company, 125TH Infantry Regiment, 32D ‘Red
Arrow’ Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: 11 – 13 October 1918
Citation: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of
Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished
Service Cross to Private Lionel Goodman (ASN: 264361), United States Army,
for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Headquarters Company,
125th Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., near Verdun, France, 11 - 13
October 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: War Department, General Orders No. 13 (1919)
Born: at Advance, Michigan
Hometown: Detroit, Michigan
He also earned Italian Croce di Guerra, awarded by Chief
of Staff, Italian Army, 11 Apr. '19.
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Gottschalk,
Frank L.
First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army
Company G, 128TH Infantry Regiment, 32D ‘Red Arrow’
Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: 3 August 1918
Citation: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of
Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished
Service Cross to First Lieutenant (Infantry) Frank L. Gottschalk, United
States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 128th
Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., near St. Gilles, France, 3 August 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: War Department, General Orders No. 44 (1919)
Born: circa 1889 at Wausau, Wisconsin
Hometown: Marathon City, Wisconsin
Death: 24 July 1941
Interred: Restlawn Memorial Park, Wausau, Wisconsin
Married; member of Knights of Columbus, Wausau Council No.
1069; enlisted in Co. G, 3D Wis. Inf., Wisconsin National Guard,
at Wausau, WI; Sgt. ca. '13; was 1st Sgt. of the unit during Mexican Border
Crisis; assigned to Co. G, 128TH Inf. when 32D Div. was
organized; also earned Croix
de Guerre;
assumed cmd. of 1ST Bn., 128TH Inf., as 1st Lt., on 14
Oct. '18, succeeded Capt. A. R. Langholff after he was WIA, Langholff had
succeeded Maj. Charles L. Sheridan earlier in the day after the Maj. was WIA
by a sniper; served in post-war WNG; Maj. and cdr. of 2D Bn., 128TH
Inf. at Wausau, WI when it received federal recognition 1 Apr. '21 during
post-war reorganization of 32D Div.; assigned cdr. of 1ST
Bn., 128TH Inf. at Hudson, WI ca. '24.
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Griswold,
Ava H.
First Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company C, 125TH Infantry Regiment, 32D ‘Red Arrow’
Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: 9 - 12 October 1918
Citation: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of
Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished
Service Cross to First Sergeant Ava H. Griswold (ASN: 2309699), United States
Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company C, 125th
Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., near Romagne, France, 9 - 12 October
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: War Department, General Orders 71 (1919)
Born: 2 July 1892 at Leoda, Illinois
Hometown: Paxton, Illinois
Death: 6 May 1957
Interred at Pine Hill Cemetery, Cheboygan,
Michigan
NoK Mrs. Anna H. Griswold, 324 W. Pine St.,
Paxton, IL; entered service from MI; married Margaret, father of at least 4;
resided at 93 Tolovan Rd., Town of Beaugrand, Cheboygan Co., MI at 1940
census.
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*Hammond,
Charles Allan
First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army
Company L, 125TH Infantry Regiment, 32D ‘Red Arrow’
Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: 31 July 1918
Citation: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of
Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service
Cross (Posthumously) to First Lieutenant (Infantry) Charles A. Hammond,
United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with
Company L, 125th Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., near Sergy, France,
31 July 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: War Department, General Orders No. 117 (1918)
Born: 11 January 1887 at Port Huron, Michigan
Hometown: Port Huron, Michigan
Death: 31 July 1918 at
Hill 212 near Sergy
Interred: Lakeside Cemetery, Port Huron, Michigan
Status: KIA
Son of
Robert and Sarah Hammond, father Irish immigrant; NoK John J. Hammond, 785 15th
St., Detroit, MI; NoK Robert A. Hammond, Port Huron, MI (some references list
his as brother, others as father; resided at 2437 Gratiot Ave., Port Huron,
MI; worked as machinist; enlisted
in ‘10; Lt. with Co. C, 33D Mich. Inf., Michigan
National Guard, Port Huron, MI by ‘15, he was capt. of unit’s
marksmanship team at that time, they won ‘15-‘16 championship; served during Mexican Border Crisis; assigned to Co. L,
125TH Inf., when 32D Div. was organized; also earned Croix
de Guerre w/guilt
star for his actions 31 Jul. ’18 near Sergy; namesake of Charles A. Hammond
Post No. 8 of American Legion at Port Huron, MI.
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Hanson,
Walter R.
Private First Class, U.S. Army
Medical Detachment, 128TH Infantry Regiment (Attached), 32D
‘Red Arrow’ Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: 7 - 8 October 1918
Citation: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of
Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished
Service Cross to Private First Class Walter R. Hanson (ASN: 303179), United
States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Medical
Detachment, 128th Infantry Regiment (Attached), 32d Division, A.E.F., near
Gesnes, France, 7 - 8 October 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: War Department, General Orders 81 (1919)
Born: 1896 at La Crosse, Wisconsin
Hometown: La Crosse, Wisconsin
Death: 1988
Interred: Oak Grove Cemetery, La Crosse,
Wisconsin
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*Harding,
Stacy L.
Second Lieutenant (Field Artillery), U.S. Army
120TH Field Artillery Regiment, 32D ‘Red Arrow’
Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: 26 September to 11 October 1918
Citation: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of
Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service
Cross (Posthumously) to Second Lieutenant (Field Artillery) Stacy L. Harding,
United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with
120th Field Artillery, 32d Division, A.E.F., near Malancourt, and Nantillois,
France, 26 September to 11 October 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: War Department, General Orders 66 (May 21, 1919)
Born: 20 September 1892 at Waltham, Massachusetts
Hometown: Antioch, California
Death: 11 October 1918
Interred: Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery
Status: KIA
His grandfather, J. R. Coates, was Civil War veteran,
credited with organizing Co. A, 15TH Maine Inf., started as Sgt.,
finished the war as Col.; graduated U. of Calif. in '15, economics; worked as
clerk at Commercial Bank of Santa Barbara and resided at Rockwood, Mission
Canyon, Santa Barbara, CA ca. '16-'17; assigned to 347TH FA Regt.,
91ST Div. (1 reference states he was assigned to Co. H, 83D
Inf.); transferred to Btry. B, 120TH FA Regt.; survived Tuscania; KIA 11 Oct. '18, his runner,
Pvt. Albert Quillen, was WIA while on liaison duty with 127TH
Inf.; the event may have occurred 10 Oct., “Lieut. Stacy L. Harding, "B" Battery and Private Quillen,
Hqrs. Co. who have been on liaison duty with 127th Inf. are missing. Relief
sent to take their places on 10th, reports they cannot be found.”; on 15
Oct. HQ speculated they may have been captured by Germans; on 19 Oct. HQ
learned that Lt. Harding had been KIA 11 Oct. near Cote Dame Marie and buried
by 128TH Inf. Chaplain, no information about Pvt. Quillen.
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*Harris,
Clifford O.
Second Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army
Company G, 128TH Infantry Regiment, 32D ‘Red Arrow’
Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: 1 September 1918
Citation: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of
Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service
Cross (Posthumously) to Second Lieutenant (Infantry) Clifford O. Harris,
United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with
128th Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., near Juvigny, France, 1
September 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: War Department, General Orders No. 11 (1921)
Born: circa 1895 at Vancouver, Washington
Hometown: Portland, Oregon
Death: 1 September 1918
Interred: Oise-Aisne American Cemetery
Status: KIA
He graduated Portland’s Mt. Tabor School in '10; attended
Oreg. State U.; enlisted in Oregon National Guard in '13; served during
Mexican Border Crisis; transferred to Co. G, 128TH Inf. Regt.
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Hartman,
William Albert
Sergeant First Class, U.S. Army
Company F, 107TH Engineer Regiment, 32D ‘Red Arrow’
Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: 4 August 1918
Citation: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of
Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished
Service Cross to Sergeant First Class William A. Hartman (ASN: 257825),
United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with
Company F, 107th Engineers, 32d Division, A.E.F., near Fismes, France, 4
August 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: War Department, General Orders No. 99 (1918)
Born: 9 August 1895 at Milwaukee,
Wisconsin
Hometown: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Death: 6 November 1982
Interred: Arlington National Cemetery
He worked as farm hand for H. Schelleffer at Mayville, WI; enlisted in
Wisconsin National Guard at Milwaukee, WI on 18 May '17, likely 1ST
Wis. Engr. Bn.; assigned to Co. F, 107TH Engr. Regt. when 32D
Div. was organized; Alsace, Aisne-Marne, Oise-Aisne, Meuse-Argonne, Army of
Occupation; also earned Croix
de Guerre w/palm, awarded 15 Dec. '18; discharged 29 May '19; graduated
U. of Wis., College of Agriculture, in '23; also served during WWII; service
included Army of Occupation in Italy and Japan; recommended for Legion of
Merit; “decorated by Crown of Italy
with Italy's highest military award for his “driving force” in restoring
agriculture”; attained rank of Lt. Col.; married Margaret Muscheid;
resided at Red Arrow Ranch, R. F. D. No. 1, Box 188, Lilburn, GA ca. '48;
worked for US Dept. of Agriculture at Atlanta, GA ca. '48.
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*Hawks,
Emery M.
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company E, 125TH Infantry Regiment, 32D ‘Red Arrow’
Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: 8 October 1918
Citation: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of
Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service
Cross (Posthumously) to Sergeant Emery Hawks (ASN: 262185), United States
Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company E, 125th
Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., near Romagne, France, 8 October
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: War Department, General Orders 71 (1919)
Born: at Whittemore, Michigan
Hometown: Flint, Michigan
Death: 8 (9) October 1918
Interred:
Status: KIA
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Heikkinen,
John
Private, U.S. Army
Company G, 125TH Infantry Regiment, 32D ‘Red Arrow’
Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: 31 July - 3 August 1918
Citation: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of
Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished
Service Cross to Private John Heikkinen (ASN: 2306006), United States Army,
for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company G, 125th
Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., near Courmont and St. Martin,
France, 31 July to 3 August 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: War Department, General Orders No. 21 (1919)
Born: 4 May 1889 at Calumet or Boston, Michigan
Hometown: Atlantic Mine or Houghton, Michigan
Death: 7 January 1946 at Atlantic Mine, Michigan
Interred: Atlantic Mine Cemetery, Atlantic Mine, Michigan
He also earned Croix
de Guerre w/gilt
star, Order No. 12.331 "D," 15 Dec. '18, GHQ, French Armies of the
East, “On [August 3], 1918, near Cierges, he transported the wounded under
an intense and continuous fire of machine guns and artillery, returning
several times to the front line. He particularly distinguished himself during
the engagement near Mont St. Martin.”; married Mamie, father of at least
3.
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Helmore,
Joseph F.
Private, U.S. Army
Company M, 125TH Infantry Regiment, 32D ‘Red Arrow’
Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: 31 July 1918
Citation: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of
Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished
Service Cross to Private Joseph F. Helmore (ASN: 683290), United States Army,
for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company M, 125th
Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., northeast of Chateau-Thierry,
France, 31 July 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.” The other Soldier
was Cpl. William A. Beloungea, also from Co. M, also earned DSC, later KIA on
8 Oct. ’18.
General Orders: War Department, General Orders 87 (1919)
Born: circa 1899 at Corunna, Michigan
Hometown: Elsie, Michigan
NoK Edmund K. Coopermall, friend, Oakley, MI.
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Henry,
Raymond D. ‘Ray’
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company E, 125TH Infantry Regiment, 32D ‘Red Arrow’
Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: 31 July 1918
Citation: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of
Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished
Service Cross to Corporal Ray Henry (ASN: 262192), United States Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company E, 125th Infantry Regiment, 32d
Division, A.E.F., near Cierges, south of Fismes, France, 31 July 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: War Department, General Orders No. 20 (1919)
Born: at Flint, Michigan
Hometown: Flint, Michigan
He also earned French Medaille Militaire, by Presidential
Decree of 5 May '19; also earned Croix de
Guerre w/palm,
Order No. 16.046 "D," 13 Apr. '19, GHQ, French Armies of the East, “An
admirably courageous soldier who, advancing against a violent barrage of
machine guns and artillery, was wounded in the shoulder but continued
nevertheless to move to the front. Not being able to use his rifle he threw
it away and drew his revolver and led his men forward until he received six
other wounds.”
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Heritier,
Arthur J.
Private First Class, U.S. Army
Company I, 125TH Infantry Regiment, 32D ‘Red Arrow’
Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: 31 July 1918
Citation: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of
Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service
Cross to Private First Class Arthur Heritier (ASN: 263210), United States
Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company I, 125th
Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., on Hill No. 212, near Cierges,
northeast of Chateau-Thierry, France, 31 July 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: War Department, General Orders No. 117 (1918)
Born: 1894 at Linwood, Michigan
Hometown: Linwood, Michigan
Death: 20 Feb. '73 at Flint, Michigan
Interred: Saint Anne Catholic Cemetery,
Linwood, Michigan
He also earned Croix
de Guerre w/palm, Order No. 12.335 "D," 15 Dec. '18, GHQ,
French Armies of the East, “He risked his life to rescue a seriously
wounded officer after two other comrades had been killed.”; married Anna
M. Blondin at Linwood, MI on 25 Jun. '19, father of at least 2; resided at
Pinconning, MI at 1940 census.
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*Hill,
Henry Root
Major (Infantry), U.S. Army
2D Battalion, 128TH Infantry Regiment, 32D
‘Red Arrow’ Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: 16 October 1918
Citation: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of
Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service
Cross (Posthumously) to Major (Infantry) Henry R. Hill, United States Army,
for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 128th Infantry
Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., near Romagne-sous-Montfaucon, France, 16
October 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: War Department, General Orders No. 35 (1919)
Born: 20 June 1876 at Quincy, Illinois
Hometown: Quincy, Illinois
Death: 16 October 1918
Interred: Woodland Cemetery, Quincy, Illinois
Status: KIA
He owned and managed F. T. Hill Co., a carpet and
furniture store started by his father, at Quincy, IL; enlisted as Pvt. in Co.
F, 5TH (4TH) Ill. Inf., Illinois National Guard, at
Quincy, IL in '94; 1st Sgt. of Co. F when mobilized for Spanish-American War
in '98, unit did not deploy overseas; commissioned 2d Lt. 26 May '99;
promoted Capt. 18 Aug. '02; Lt. Col. 12 Nov. '08; Brig. Gen. 2 Dec. '14 at
age 38, one of the youngest to hold that rank; assigned cdr. of 2D
Ill. Bde.; served during Mexican Border Crisis, cdr. of 2D Bde.,
12TH Provisional Div., Camp Wilson, TX; assumed cmd. of 65TH
Inf. Bde. when 33D Div. was organized at Camp Logan, TX; sailed
for France with 33D Div. 1 May '18; relieved as cdr. of 65TH
Inf. Bde. by Maj. Gen. George Bell, Jr., div. cdr., on 13 Jul. '18 “under circumstances so abasing and
trivial that their very triviality suggests premeditated spite”; he had
been given the choice of returning to the U.S. and being separated as a Brig.
Gen. or be assigned a Col. billet in the SOS; he turned down the former
outright and is said to have responded to the later stating he “would rather serve as a private soldier
in the front lines than as a colonel in the rear”; he accepted a
commission as Maj. on 29 Aug. '18 and was assigned as cdr. of 2D Bn.,
128TH Inf.; KIA 16 Oct. '18 by machinegun fire while leading his
unit near Romagne-sous-Montfaucon; namesake of the Henry Root Hill Memorial
Hospital at the Ill. Soldiers and Sailors Home at Quincy, IL; a memorial
fountain in Quincy, IL was dedicated in his honor; namesake of Henry R. Hill
Post of American Legion at Quincy, IL.
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*Hix,
James C.
Private, U.S. Army
Company F, 127TH Infantry Regiment, 32D ‘Red Arrow’
Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: 30 July 1918
Citation: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of
Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service
Cross (Posthumously) to Private James C. Hix (ASN: 274210), United States
Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company F, 127th
Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., near Ronchčres, France, 30 July
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: War Department, General Orders 66 (May 21, 1919)
Born: 1894 at Knoxville, Tennessee
Hometown: Beloit, Wisconsin
Death: 7 October 1918
Interred: Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery
Status: KIA
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Holloway,
Horace L.
Sergeant, U.S. Army
308TH Trench Mortar Battery, attached to 32D ‘Red
Arrow’ Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: 23 October 1918
Citation: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of
Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished
Service Cross to Sergeant Horace L. Holloway (ASN: 1956210), United States
Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 308th Trench
Mortar Battery, 158th Field Artillery Brigade, 83d Division, A.E.F., near
Brabant-sur-Meuse, France, 23 October 1918. During an offensive action in
Bossois Bois Sergeant Holloway remained at his post under the most hazardous
circumstances. In the open, under fire of machine guns and 77s, he kept his
mortar going for 57 minutes, firing 230 bombs. Repeatedly knocked down by
concussion of exploding shells, he only ceased firing when exhausted.”
General Orders: War Department, General Orders No. 37 (1919)
Born: Richmond, Virginia
Hometown: Richmond, Virginia
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Holmes,
Charles
Private First Class, U.S. Army
Company B, 127TH Infantry Regiment, 32D ‘Red Arrow’
Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: 14 October 1918
Citation: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of
Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished
Service Cross to Private First Class Charles Holmes (ASN: 3132516), United States
Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company B, 127th
Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., near Gesnes, France, 14 October
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: War Department, General Orders 66 (May 21, 1919)
Born: at Oakland, California
Hometown: Potter Valley, California
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Holmes,
Frank Doyle
Private, U.S. Army
Company C, 125TH Infantry Regiment, 32D ‘Red Arrow’
Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: 1 August 1918
Citation: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of
Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished
Service Cross to Private Frank D. Holmes (ASN: 2312486), United States Army,
for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company C, 125th
Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., near Cierges, France, 1 August 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: War Department, General Orders 64 (1919)
Born: 25 December 1893 at Chicago,
Illinois
Hometown: Chicago, Illinois
Death: 21 March 1968
He entered service 21 Sep. '17; promoted to
Cpl.; discharged 23 May '19.
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Holt,
Frank Maurice
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Battery A, 120TH Field Artillery Regiment, 32D ‘Red
Arrow’ Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: 4 August 1918
Citation: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of
Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished
Service Cross to Sergeant Frank Maurice Holt (ASN: 2302277), United States
Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Battery A, 120th
Field Artillery, 32d Division, A.E.F., near St. Gilles, south of Fismes,
France, 4 August 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: War Department, General Orders No. 15 (1919)
Born: 31 July 1895 at Minneapolis, Minnesota
Hometown: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
He graduated Milwaukee’s West Side H. S.; attended U. of
Ill.; salesman for Holt Electric Manufacturing Co. (founded by his father as
Holt Electric Co. at 423 W. Pierce St. in 1892) at Milwaukee, WI; enlisted in
1ST Wis. Cav., likely Trp. A, Wisconsin National Guard, at
Milwaukee, WI on 7 Jul. '17; SN 2302277; assigned to Btry. A when 120TH
FA Regt. was organized; also awarded Croix
de Guerre; WIA 6 (5)
Aug. '18 at La Petite Chezelle Farme, near St. Gilles; the chow wagon had
just arrived when a shell exploded in the farm yard, seriously wounding him,
killing Pfc. Harold E. Tanner and seriously wounding 2d Lt. Harold O. Little,
2d Lt. William G. Martin, Corp. Harry Kruegger, Cpl. Adolph C. Toupal, Cpl.
Alfred F. Ethier (DW 17 Aug.), Mech. Frank P. Bohn, Pvt. Maurice F. Slaney
(DW 6 Aug.), Pvt. Frank Kunkel (DW 21 Nov. '18), Pvt. Joseph Krzykwa, and
others; earned wound chevron, HQ, 120TH FA Special Order No. 176,
16 Sep. '18; discharged 7 Apr. '19; assumed the helm of then Holt Electric
Motor Co. in ‘33 after father passed away.
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Holzgrebe,
William O.
Private, U.S. Army
Company K, 125TH Infantry Regiment, 32D ‘Red Arrow’
Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: 11 - 13 October 1918
Citation: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of
Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished
Service Cross to Private William Holzgrebe United States Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company K, 125th Infantry Regiment, 32d
Division, A.E.F., near Verdun, France, 11 - 13 October 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: War Department, General Orders No. 140 (1918)
Born: 4 February 1898 at Escanaba, Michigan
Hometown: Escanaba, Michigan
Death: 1 November 1951
Interred: Lakeview Cemetery, Escanaba, Michigan
He also earned French Medaille Militaire, by Presidential
Decree of 5 May '19; also earned Croix
de Guerre w/palm,
Order No. 16.044 "D," 13 Apr. '19, GHQ, French Armies of the East, “Private
Holzgrebe, who was a runner of the 3d Battalion of the 125th Infantry, during
the capture and occupation of the line near the Tuilerie Farm, received the
orders to carry important messages back and forth through the LaMort Valley
which was swept by the fire of machine guns. The ground offered absolutely no
protection and required a perilous run of 500 meters over an open space
before any shelter could be reached. It was only by this supreme courage that
the messages were successfully delivered to the battalion.”; brother
Clarence F. served with Co. M, 168TH Inf., 42D Div.;
William resided at Racine, WI ca. '30, at 1940 census, and in '49; received
his Croix de Guerre from Gen. Petain ca. 28 May '39.
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Hoover,
Charles S.
Sergeant, U.S. Army
308TH Trench Mortar Battery, attached to 32D ‘Red
Arrow’ Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: 23 October 1918
Citation: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of
Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished
Service Cross to Sergeant Charles S. Hoover (ASN: 1956211), United States Army,
for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 308th Trench Mortar
Battery, 158th Field Artillery Brigade, 83d Division, A.E.F., near
Brabant-sur-Meuse, France, 23 October 1918. Sergeant Hoover, during the
offensive action in the Bossois Bois was in charge of two trench mortars.
Wounded by shrapnel and knocked down by the explosion of bombs, he returned
to the one mortar that was undamaged and continued to fire until it was put
out of action.”
General Orders: War Department, General Orders No. 37 (1919)
Born: Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Hometown: Columbus,
Ohio
He earned DSC for his actions 23 Oct. '18 near
Brabant-sur-Meuse, continued to man the mortar after he was WIA by shrapnel;
also earned Croix
de Guerre w/gilt star.
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Hopkins,
George A.
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company G, 126TH Infantry Regiment, 32D ‘Red Arrow’
Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: 14 October 1918
Citation: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of
Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished
Service Cross to Sergeant George A. Hopkins (ASN: 280173), United States
Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company G, 126th
Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., near Cierges, France, 14 October
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: War Department, General Orders 66 (May 21, 1919)
Born: 30 April 1894 at Burlingame,
Kansas
Hometown: Detroit, Michigan (Burlingame,
Kansas)
Death: 6 November 1959
Interred: Burlingame City Cemetery,
Burlingame, Kansas
He enlisted in Co. G, 31ST Mich.
Inf., Michigan National Guard, at Detroit, MI; assigned to Co. G, 126TH
Inf. when 32D Div. was organized; earned Purple Heart; discharged
ca. May '19, he enlisted for 3 years in Regular Army that same day, signed up
as machinist in motor repair division of Army aviation; after furlough he was
scheduled to report at Boston, MA on 17 Jun. '19, his 1st permanent duty
station was expected to be in CA; brother Carson W. served during
Spanish-American War; married Josephine P. Bolton ca. Jul. '20, father of at
least 3; son Col. James R. served as fighter pilot in WWII, Korea, and
Vietnam, earned AFC, DFC w/3 OLCs, Legion of Merit.
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Hurst,
William E.
Private First Class, U.S. Army
Company G, 126TH Infantry Regiment, 32D ‘Red Arrow’
Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: 27 August 1918
Citation: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of
Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished
Service Cross to Private First Class William E. Hurst (ASN: 280198), United
States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company
G, 126th Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., near Juvigny, France, 27
August 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.” The wounded
officer may have been 1st Lt. Severne S. MacLaughlin or 2d Lt. James M.
Halley.
General Orders: War Department, General Orders 66 (May 21, 1919)
Born: at Detroit, Michigan
Hometown: Detroit, Michigan
Enlisted in Michigan National Guard; also
earned Croix
de Guerre w/bronze star, Order No. 14.383 "D," 15 Mar. '19,
GHQ, French Armies of the East, “Sent with a message to his company
commander who was wounded in front of the lines, he accomplished his mission
and took care of his officer under an intense machine-gun fire.”; WIA 1
Oct. '18.
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Isaac,
Joseph
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company M, 125TH Infantry Regiment, 32D ‘Red Arrow’
Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: 31 July 1918
Citation: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of
Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished
Service Cross to Private Joseph Isaac (ASN: 264039), United States Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company M, 125th Infantry
Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., northeast of Jaulgonne, near Sergy, France,
31 July 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: War Department, General Orders No. 117 (1918)
Born: 27 May or 16 May 1890 ('88, '91, '94) at Manistique, Michigan
Hometown: Manistique, Michigan
Death: 19 February 1949 at VA Hospital at Wood, Wisconsin
at age 58 (60, 57, 54)
Interred: Saint Ignatius Catholic Cemetery, St. Ignace,
Michigan
Native American; son of Bert and Margaret (Beshigishik)
Isaac (Assiginack, Signak, Siganok); NoK Miss Margaret Isaac, sister, Box
165, Manistique, MI; also earned Croix
de Guerre
w/bronze star, Order No. 12.372 "D," 16 Dec. '18, GHQ, French
Armies of the East, “During the passage of the Ourcq near Sergy on July
31, 1918, although wounded, he displayed great courage in crawling into our
lines carrying a wounded comrade on his back.”; earned Purple Heart
w/OLC; married Adelia, father of at least 1; moved to St. Ignace, MI ca. '39;
worked as carpenter.
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*Jacobson,
William A.
Private, U.S. Army
Medical Detachment, 128TH Infantry Regiment (Attached), 32D
‘Red Arrow’ Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: 7 October 1918
Citation: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of
Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service
Cross (Posthumously) to Private William A. Jacobson (ASN: 17461), United
States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Medical
Detachment, 128th Infantry Regiment (Attached), 32d Division, A.E.F., near
Gesnes, France, 7 October 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.” Pvt. Jacobson and Pvt. Clarence J. McNulty
were carrying a wounded Soldier when Pvt. Jacobson was WIA a 2nd time during
the event. Pvt. McNulty evacuated the
1st Soldier and went back for Pvt. Jacobson, but he died before they reached
the aid station.
General Orders: War Department, General Orders No. 44 (1919)
Born: circa 1898 at Viroqua, Wisconsin
Hometown: Viroqua, Wisconsin
Death: 7 October 1918
Interred: Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery
Status: KIA
He enlisted in Wisconsin National Guard; namesake of
William. A. Jacobson-Errett B. Olson Post No. 138 of American Legion at
Viroqua, WI.
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Jarvi,
Eino I.
Mechanic, U.S. Army
Company M, 125TH Infantry Regiment, 32D ‘Red Arrow’
Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: 11 - 13 October 1918
Citation: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of
Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service
Cross to Mechanic Eino I. Jarvi (ASN: 263965), United States Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company M, 125th Infantry
Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., near Verdun, France, 11 - 13 October 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: War Department, General Orders No. 13 (1919)
Born: at Finland
Hometown: Rudyard, Michigan
He enlisted in Co. M, 33D Mich.
Inf., Mich. NG, at Ft. Brady, MI on 9 May '17; the unit was guarding ore
docks at Marquette, MI at the time; assigned to Co. M, 125TH Inf.
when 32D Div. was organized; departed Camp McArthur, TX on 18 Jan.
'18; embarked on Martha Washington at Hoboken, NJ on 7 Feb. '18;
landed at Brest on 24 Feb. '18; stationed at Talhausen, Germany with Army of
Occupation, arrived there 15 Dec. 18; departed for Brest 21 Apr. '19; sailed
for U.S. on 8 May '19; discharged at Camp Custer, MI on 28 May '19.
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*Jennart,
Leon, Jr.
Bugler, U.S. Army
Battery E, 119TH Field Artillery, 32D ‘Red Arrow’
Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: 12 July 1918
Citation: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of
Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service
Cross (Posthumously) to Bugler Leon Jennart (ASN: 14229), United States Army,
for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Battery E, 119th Field
Artillery, 32d Division, A.E.F., near Badricourt, Alsace, 12 July 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: War Department, General Orders 66 (May 21, 1919)
Born: 1894 at Spring City, Pennsylvania
Hometown: Detroit, Michigan
Death: 12 July 1918
Interred: Vincent Mennonite Church Cemetery, Spring City,
Pennsylvania
Status: KIA
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Jennings, Edgar Adair
Second Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army
Company M, 125TH Infantry Regiment, 32D ‘Red Arrow’
Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: 31 July 1918
Citation: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of
Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished
Service Cross to Lieutenant Edgar A. Jennings (ASN: 263921), United States
Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 125th Infantry
Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., near Cierges, France, 31 July 1918. 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: War Department, General Orders 71 (1919)
Born: 30 September 1890 at Pocahontas, Virginia
Hometown: Owosso, Michigan
Death: 26 November 1963
Interred: Golden Gate National Cemetery, San Bruno,
California
Son of Robert Henry and Lillian Evadne (Holley) Jennings,
mother NoK, 712 E. Franklin St., Lynchburg, VA; NoK Mrs. W. S. Dyerle,
sister, Atlee, VA; worked as brakeman for Ann Arbor Railroad at Owosso, MI;
enlisted in Co. H, 33D Mich. Inf., Mich. NG, at Owosso, MI; served
during Mexican Border Crisis; assigned to Co. M, 125TH Inf. when
32D Div. was organized; earned Silver
Star Citation for
his actions 29 Jul. ‘18 near the Ourcq River; praised by Lt. Robert B. Horine
for when he and Sgt. Alfred Balyeat led their squads in flanking maneuvers
which enabled Co. M to seize its objective on 31 Jul. ‘18; WIA, gassed, 24
Jun. ‘18; also earned Purple Heart, French Croix
de Guerre and
Belgian Croix de Guerre (Belgian War Cross); according to Campbell Chronicles..., “Lt. Edgar A.
Jennings, Co. M, 125TH Inf., Congressional Medal of Honor” (I’ve
no other information regarding the decoration); married Ida M., father of 2,
resided at 241 Duboce Ave., San Francisco, CA at 1940 census.
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Jerabek,
Jerry James
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company A, 121ST Machine-Gun Battalion, 32D ‘Red Arrow’
Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: 14 October 1918
Citation: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of
Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished
Service Cross to Corporal Jerry J. Jerabek (ASN: 285897), United States Army,
for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company A, 121st
Machine-Gun Battalion, 32d Division, A.E.F., in Romagne Woods, France, 14
October 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: War Department, General Orders 81 (1919)
Born: 8 February 1894 at Kewaunee,
Wisconsin
Hometown: Algoma, Wisconsin
Death: 21 June 1982
Interred: Evergreen Cemetery, Algoma,
Wisconsin
He enlisted in Co. F, 5TH Wis.
Inf., Wisconsin
National Guard, at Sturgeon Bay, WI on 15 Jul. '17;
assigned to Co. A, 121ST MG Bn. when 32D Div. was
organized; discharged at Camp Grant, IL on 22 May '19; worked at Citizens
Bank of Algoma, WI ca. '21; married Gertrude Detjen in Apr. '22, father of at
least 3.
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*Jerzakowski,
Walter
First Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company K, 127TH Infantry Regiment, 32D ‘Red Arrow’
Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: 5 August 1918
Citation: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of
Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service
Cross (Posthumously) to First Sergeant Walter Jerzakowski (ASN: 274802),
United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with
Company K, 127th Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., between Fismes and
Vesle River, France, 5 August 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 5 October 1918.”
General Orders: War Department, General Orders No. 3 (1929)
Born: 23 February 1891 (1892) at Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Hometown: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Death: 5 (15) October 1918
Interred: Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery
Status: KIA
He enlisted in Wisconsin National Guard on 29 Jul. '11,
likely Co. K, 1ST Wis. Inf. at Milwaukee, WI; served during
Mexican Border Crisis.
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*Johnson,
Melvin B.
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company M, 127TH Infantry Regiment, 32D ‘Red Arrow’
Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: 19 (14) October 1918
Citation: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of
Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service
Cross (Posthumously) to Corporal Melvin B. Johnson (ASN: 84054), United
States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company
M, 127th Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., near Gesnes, France, [19
(14)] October 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: War Department, General Orders 78 (1919)
Born: at Devils Lake, North Dakota
Hometown: Greve, Montana
Death: 19 (14) October 1918
Interred: Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery
Status: KIA
Hometown at Clearbrook, MN, but resided at Greve, MT when
he entered service; parents were presented his DSC 31 Jul. '19; namesake of
Melvin B. Johnson Post No. 256 of American Legion at Clearbrook, MN.
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Johnson,
Paul
Private, U.S. Army
Company M, 127TH Infantry Regiment, 32D ‘Red Arrow’
Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: 14 October 1918
Citation: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of
Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished
Service Cross to Private Paul Johnson (ASN: 275289), United States Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company M, 127th Infantry
Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., near Gesnes, France, 14 October 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: War Department, General Orders 71 (1919)
Born: 20 December 1897 at Oconto,
Wisconsin
Hometown: Oconto, Wisconsin
Death: 2 December 1988
Interred: Evergreen Cemetery, Oconto,
Wisconsin
He enlisted in Co. M, 2D Wis. Inf.,
WNG, at Oconto, WI; assigned to Co. M, 127TH Inf. when 32D
Div. was organized; married Matilda Mehltretter, father of at least 3.
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*Johnson,
Richard D.
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company E, 127TH Infantry Regiment, 32D ‘Red Arrow’
Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: 30 July 1918
Citation: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of
Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service
Cross (Posthumously) to Sergeant Richard D. Johnson (ASN: 275890), United
States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company
E, 127th Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., near Cierges, France, 30
July 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: War Department, General Orders 74 (1919), Amended
Supplement 1
Born: circa 1889 at Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Hometown: Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Death: 30 July 1918
Interred: Oise-Aisne American Cemetery
Status: KIA
He enlisted in Co. E, 3D Wis. Inf., Wisconsin
National Guard, at Eau Claire, WI; was musician in unit during Mexican Border
Crisis; assigned to Co. E when 127TH Inf. was organized; Marne
near Sergy.
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Johnson,
Wilbur R.
Private, U.S. Army
Battery C, 119TH Field Artillery Regiment, 32D ‘Red
Arrow’ Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: 9 August 1918
Citation: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of
Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished
Service Cross to Private Wilbur Johnson (ASN: 297447), United States Army,
for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Battery C, 119th Field
Artillery, 32d Division, A.E.F., near Les Pres Farm, France, 9 August 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: War Department, General Orders 98 (1919)
Born: 2 December 1897 at Parshallburg,
Michigan
Hometown: Lansing, Michigan
Death: 11 November 1976 at
Flint, Michigan
Interred: Oakwood Cemetery, Fenton, Michigan
Son of Alfred B. and Julia E. (Parshall)
Johnson, mother NoK, Fenton (Trenton), MI; father served with Co. I, 5TH
Mich. Inf. during Civil War; brother Evertte also served; married Bernice L.
Campbell.
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Kain,
Rancy Ray ‘Red’
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company C, 126TH Infantry Regiment, 32D ‘Red Arrow’
Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: 1 August 1918
Citation: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of
Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished
Service Cross to Sergeant Rancy R. Kain (ASN: 279193), United States Army,
for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company C, 126th
Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., in the woods north of Cierges,
France, 1 August 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: War Department, General Orders No. 117 (1918)
Born: 12 February 1890 at Cecil, Ohio
Hometown: Watervliet, Michigan
Death: 16 October 1934
Interred: Reese Cemetery, Springfield, MI
NoK Mrs. Alice Ferguson, 2013 Luella St.,
Kalamazoo, MI; enlisted in Co. D, 32D Mich. Inf., Michigan
National Guard, at Kalamazoo, MI on 21 Jul. '14; assigned to Co. C, 126TH
Inf. when 32D Div. was organized; Alsace Sec., Aisne-Marne,
Oise-Aisne, Army of Occupation; also earned Croix
de Guerre w/palm, Order No. 12.335 "D," 15 Dec. '18, GHQ,
French Armies of the East, “All the officers of his unit having been
disabled he took command of a platoon and led it to the assault of two
machine guns, killing four enemy gunners. He silenced another machine gun
displaying great courage and contempt for danger.”; also during
Aisne-Marne, “gained fame in his
company by standing erect in a hail of machine gun fire and dropping two
Germans at 500 yards”; stationed at Gladbach, Germany with Army of
Occupation; discharged at Camp Custer, MI on 23 May '19; married Blanche
Morse 21 Sep. '19, father of at least 1; resided at Battle Creek, MI at 1930
census.
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Kaminski,
Mike
Private First Class, U.S. Army
Company I, 125TH Infantry Regiment, 32D ‘Red Arrow’
Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: 11 October 1918
Citation: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of
Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished
Service Cross to Private First Class Mike Kaminski (ASN: 2633818), United
States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company
I, 125th Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., near Romagne, France, 11
October 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: War Department, General Orders 64 (1919)
Born: at Detroit, Michigan
Hometown: Detroit, Michigan
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Karps, Tom D.
Private, U.S. Army
Company M, 126TH
Infantry Regiment, 32D ‘Red Arrow’ Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: 14 October 1918
Citation: “The President of the United
States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes
pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Private Tom D.
Karps (ASN: 3137931), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action
while serving with Company M, 126th Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F.,
near Romagne, France, 14 October 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.” The
patrol was led by Capt. Edward B. Strom and the other members were Cpl.
Albert S. Krzykwa, Cpl. Frank H. Raymond, Pfc. Frederick W. McClemens, Pvt.
Charles L. Beck, Pvt. William A. Edsall, and Pvt. Albert R. F. Neitzel.
General Orders: War Department,
General Orders No. 1 (1937)
Born: 15 March 1888 at Kamenitsa, Greece
Hometown: McGill, Nevada
Death: 11 September 1967
Interred: Ely City Cemetery, Ely, Nevada
He resided at Minidoka Co., ID when he
registered for draft; WIA; worked for Consolidated Coppermines Co., White
Pines Co., NV ca. '20s-'30s; received his DSC ca. Oct. '36.
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*Keiser, Harry
M.
First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S.
Army
Company H, 125TH
Infantry Regiment, 32D ‘Red Arrow’ Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: 31 July 1918
Citation: “The President of the United
States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pride
in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to First
Lieutenant (Infantry) Harry M. Keiser, United States Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company H, 125th Infantry Regiment, 32d
Division, A.E.F., near Cierges, northeast of Chateau-Thierry, France, 31 July
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: War Department,
General Orders No. 132 (1918)
Born: 12 March 1888 at Dubuque, Iowa
Hometown: Chicago, Illinois
Death: 31 July 1918 near Cierges
Interred: Oise-Aisne American
Cemetery
Status: KIA
He spent some of his early years
in Boston, MA; graduated Roxbury H. S. in '08; worked as cashier for Hydrox Co.;
served 5 years with Massachusetts National Guard (Mass. Vol. Militia); was
Pfc. in 11TH Co., Coast Arty. Corps in '08; entered First Officers
Training Camp at Fort Sheridan, IL, assigned to 11TH Cav. Trp.;
held over for Second Officers Training Camp, assigned to 21ST Co.;
commissioned 1st Lt., inf., ca. Nov. '17; married Irma McChesney Craw on 8
Dec. '17 at Chicago, IL, she resided at Galesburg, IL and worked for YMCA
while he was overseas; sailed for France 27 Dec. '17 as casual officer;
initially stationed at Langres; assigned as instructor to 125TH
Inf. on 25 Apr. '18; later assigned plt. ldr. in Co. H, 125TH
Inf.; also awarded Croix
de Guerre.
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*Keske, Clarence
E.
Private, U.S.
Army
Company M, 127TH
Infantry Regiment, 32D ‘Red Arrow’ Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: 14 October 1918
Citation: “The President of the United
States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pride
in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Private
Clarence E. Keske (ASN: 275379), United States Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action while serving with Company M, 127th Infantry Regiment, 32d
Division, A.E.F., near Gesnes, France, 14 October 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: War Department,
General Orders No. 56 (1922)
Born: 29 August 1895 at Oak
Grove, Wisconsin
Hometown: Beaver Dam, Wisconsin
Death: 14 (19) October 1918
Interred: Oakwood Cemetery,
Beaver Dam, Wisconsin
Status: KIA
He was a member of Co. K, 2D
Wis. Inf., Wisconsin National Guard, at Beaver Dam when it mobilized 15 Jul.
'17; assigned to Co. M when 127TH Inf. was organized; Alsace,
Juvigny, near Verdun; also earned Silver
Star Citation; namesake of Veterans of Clarence Keske Post No. 1163 of
VFW at Beaver Dam, WI.
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Kielpinski,
Vincent Paul
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company K, 127TH
Infantry Regiment, 32D ‘Red Arrow’ Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: 31 August 1918
Citation: “The President of the United
States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes
pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Sergeant Vincent P.
Kielpinski (ASN: 274795), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company K, 127th Infantry Regiment, 32d Division,
A.E.F., near Juvigny, France, 31 August 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: War Department,
General Orders 98 (1919)
Born: 20 October 1889 at Chicago, Illinois
Hometown:
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Death: 16 May 1954 at
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Interred: Saint
Adalbert's Cemetery, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
He enlisted in Co. K, 1ST Wis. Inf.,
Wisconsin National Guard, at Milwaukee, WI in Nov. '11; was Pfc. in that unit
during Mexican Border Crisis; assigned to Co. K, 127TH Inf. when
32D Div. was organized; also earned Croix
de Guerre; twice WIA; stationed at Herschbach, Germany with Army of
Occupation; discharged 9 Jun. '19; married Theresa F. Pietrzak, father of at
least 1; worked as clerk for Richard Elsner, Milwaukee Co. Register of Deeds
ca. '20; Sergeant-at-Arms in State Senate, ca. '21; Maj. and Aide-de-Camp
(date of rank 20 Apr. '27) on Military Staff of Commander-in-Chief, Gov. Fred
R. Zimmerman, resigned ca. '29 (I believe the commission may have been
honorary, I have not found him on rosters of WNG officers around that time);
clerk at Milwaukee Co. Sheriff's Dept. ca. '29; cdr. of Sgt. Leslie T.
Knutson Post No. 2304 of VFW at Milwaukee, WI; member of DAV.
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*King, Harold
James
Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army
Company F, 126TH Infantry
Regiment, 32D ‘Red Arrow’ Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: 4 August 1918
Citation: “The President of the United
States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pride
in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Lieutenant
(Infantry) Harold J. King, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with 126th Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., near
Fismes, France, 4 August 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.”
The wounded Soldier was Pvt.
Walter A. Underwood, from Jackson, MI, and assigned to Co. F, who had been
seriously WIA during an attack and was left in an exposed position when the
unit was forced back. In the words of
Sgt. David Carpe, also from Jackson, MI, and assigned to Co. F, who provided
a witness statement about the event, “Lieut.
King went out and tried to bring him in. He carried Underwood back 150 yards
and then laid him down and kneeled beside his body for a few moments before
returning to the platoon. All the time he was out there shells were bursting
and machine gun bullets were popping. Lieut. King told us Underwood was dying
when he picked him up and after he had carried him some distance the dying
man whispered, ‘Lieutenant put me down and say a prayer for me and tell my
mother back in Michigan how it happened,’ and a bunch of us saw the
lieutenant do it.”
General Orders: War Department,
General Orders No. 59 (1919)
Born: 19 January 1892 at
Manistee, Michigan
Hometown: Manistee, Michigan
Death: 10 October 1918
Interred: Oak Grove Cemetery,
Manistee, Michigan
Status: KIA
He graduated Manistee H. S.,
also attended St. John's Military Academy and Manistee Business College;
served with Co. M, 31ST Mich. Inf., Michigan National Guard,
during Mexican Border Crisis; attained rank of Sgt. before he entered First
Officers Training Camp at Fort Sheridan, IL; commissioned 2d Lt. 15 Aug. '17;
served at Camp Custer, MI, then Camp Greene, then Camp MacArthur, TX, where
he was assigned to Co. F, 126TH Inf. on 5 Oct. '17; sailed for
France Feb. '18; attended Inf. Specialty School 19 Aug.-20 Sep. '18; promoted
1st Lt. 5 Sep. '18; appointed Scout Off., 1ST Bn., 126TH
Inf., ca. 20 Sep. '18; KIA 10 Oct. '18 at midnight by sniper while
reconnoitering enemy barbed wire and trenches south of Romagne; may have been
assigned to Fld. & Staff, 126TH Inf. at some point.
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*Kline, Robert
J.
Sergeant, U.S.
Army
Company D, 126TH
Infantry Regiment, 32D ‘Red Arrow’ Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: 5 October 1918
Citation: “The President of the United
States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pride
in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Sergeant
Robert J. Kline (ASN: 279460), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company D, 126th Infantry Regiment, 32d
Division, A.E.F., near Gesnes, northwest of Verdun, France, 5 October 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: War Department,
General Orders No. 16 (1919)
Born: 1898 at Lowell, Michigan
Hometown: Saranac, Michigan
Death: 5 October 1918
Interred: Saranac Cemetery,
Saranac, Michigan
Status: KIA
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*Kochanik, John
G.
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company K, 127TH
Infantry Regiment, 32D ‘Red Arrow’ Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: 4 August 1918
Citation: “The President of the United
States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pride
in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Corporal John
Kochanik (ASN: 274833), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company K, 127th Infantry Regiment, 32d Division,
A.E.F., near Fismes, France, 4 August 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: War Department,
General Orders 95 (1919)
Born: 18 October 1891 or 15 April
1895 at Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Austria, or Poland
Hometown: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Death: 4 August 1918
Interred: Oise-Aisne American
Cemetery
Status: KIA
He enlisted in Co. K, 1ST
Wis. Inf., Wisconsin National Guard, at Milwaukee, WI; was Cpl. in that unit
during Mexican Border Crisis; assigned to Co. K when 127TH Inf.
was organized.
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Koleman, Norman
David
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Battery C, 119TH Field
Artillery Regiment, 32D ‘Red Arrow’ Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: 9 August 1918
Citation: “The President of the United
States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes
pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Sergeant Norman
Koleman (ASN: 297349), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Battery C, 119th Field Artillery, 32d Division,
A.E.F., near Les Pres Farm, France, 9 August 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 helter to secure aid for this men.”
General Orders: War Department,
General Orders 98 (1919)
Born: 8 July 1897 (or 1893) at Gibsonburg
(Gibonsburg) or Vandalia, Ohio
Hometown: Lansing, Michigan
Death: 24 May 1988
Interred: Dayton National Cemetery, Dayton,
Ohio
He attended Mich. Agricultural College ca.
'14-'17; severely WIA; earned BS of Forestry from Mich. Agricultural College
on 16 Jun. '20; worked as forester with Landscape Service Co. at Wheeling, WV
ca. '23; co-superintendent for Co. 1621, CCC, ca. Jun. '33-May '35; also
served during WWII; 1st Sgt. home on leave ca. Christmas '45; assigned to 12TH
CID, U.S. Forces in Austria, ca. '47; married Martha Convalina on 9 Dec. '49,
M. Sgt. stationed at Camp Hood, TX, with 14TH Armored FA Bn.; M.
Sgt. stationed in West Germany with HQ Btry., 7TH FA Bn. ca. '51.
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Korth, Herman
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company D, 121ST
Machine-Gun Battalion, 32D ‘Red Arrow’ Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: 31 August 1918
Citation: “The President of the United
States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes
pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Sergeant Herman
Korth (ASN: 2305645), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action
while serving with Company D, 121st Machine-Gun Battalion, 32d Division,
A.E.F., near Juvigny, north of Soissons, France, 31 August 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: War Department,
General Orders No. 20 (1919)
Born: circa 1893 at Germany
Hometown: Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
Death: 20 October 1936
Interred: Estabrooks Cemetery, Fond du Lac,
Wisconsin
He enlisted in Co. E, 2D Wis. Inf.,
Wisconsin National Guard, at Fond du Lac, WI; was Pvt. in that unit during
Mexican Border Crisis; served with Co. D, 121ST MG Bn.; also
earned Croix
de Guerre.
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Krause, William
Private, U.S.
Army
Medical Detachment, 125TH
Infantry Regiment (Attached), 32D ‘Red Arrow’ Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: 1 August 1918
Citation: “The President of the United
States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes
pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Private William
Krause (ASN: 1332), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action
while serving with Medical Detachment, 125th Infantry Regiment (Attached),
32d Division, A.E.F., near Cierges, France, 1 August 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 First 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: War Department,
General Orders No. 9 (1923)
Born: at Galecia, Michigan
Hometown: Saginaw, Michigan
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Kromer, Chester
Henry
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company K, 128TH
Infantry Regiment, 32D ‘Red Arrow’ Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: 30 August 1918
Citation: “The President of the United
States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes
pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Corporal Chester
[H.] Kromer (ASN: 280958), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action while serving with Company K, [128th] Infantry Regiment, 32d Division,
A.E.F., near Juvigny, France 30 August 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: War Department,
General Orders 66 (May 21, 1919)
Born: 15 February 1889 at Grand Rapids,
Michigan
Hometown: Grand Rapids, Michigan
Death: 27 September 1947
Interred: Clinton Grove Cemetery, Clinton
Township, Macomb County, Michigan
Many references list his middle
initial as “C.;” enlisted in Michigan National Guard; Pvt. assigned to Co. K, 126TH
Inf. when 32D Div. was organized; transferred to Co. K, 128TH
Inf. (many references list unit as 125TH Inf.); also earned Croix
de Guerre w/bronze star for evacuating
wounded under fire on 30 Aug.
‘18 near Juvigny; WIA; earned Purple Heart.
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Krzykwa, Albert
S.
Private, U.S. Army
Company M, 126TH
Infantry Regiment, 32D ‘Red Arrow’ Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: 14 October 1918
Citation: “The President of the United States
of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in
presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Private Albert S. Krzykwa (ASN:
281563), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while
serving with Company M, 126th Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., near
Romagne, France, 14 October 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.” The
patrol was led by Capt. Edward B. Strom and the other members were Cpl. Frank
H. Raymond, Pfc. Frederick W. McClemens, Pvt. Charles L. Beck, Pvt. William
A. Edsall, Pvt. Thomas D. Karps, and Pvt. Albert R. F. Neitzel.
General Orders: War Department,
General Orders No. 21 (1919)
Born: 19 April 1891 at Grand Rapids, Michigan
Hometown: Alto, Michigan
Death: 8 November 1962
Interred: Rock Island National Cemetery, Rock
Island, Illinois
He also earned Croix
de Guerre w/gilt star, Order No. 16.103 "D," 16 Apr. '19, GHQ,
French Armies of the East, “An admirably courageous soldier. His regiment
having been checked by machine guns and grenades he volunteered for a combat
patrol and crossing the enemy lines he captured 10 machine guns, killed and
made prisoner 15 of the enemy and forced the others to surrender.”
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Kuhlman, George
Winfield
Second Lieutenant (Corps of
Engineers), U.S. Army
107TH Engineer
Regiment, 32D ‘Red Arrow’ Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: 5 - 6 August 1918
Citation: “The President of the United
States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes
pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Second Lieutenant
(Corps of Engineers) George Winfield Kuhlman, United States Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 107th Engineers, 32d
Division, A.E.F., near Fismes, France, 5 - 6 August 1918. Second Lieutenant
Kuhlman was sent on the night of 5 - 6 August 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: War Department,
General Orders No. 99 (1918)
Born: 26 December 1893 at Algoma, Wisconsin
Hometown: Glidden, Wisconsin
Death: 14 January 1963 at Phoenix, Arizona at age 68
Interred: Wildwood Cemetery, Sheboygan, Wisconsin
He graduated Carroll College in '17; also earned Croix
de Guerre;
promoted to 1st Lt.; started with Heil Co. at Milwaukee, WI in '19;
transferred to NY in '23; attained position of vice president; bestowed with
honorary appointment to Wis. Governor's Military Staff ca. '42.
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*Kunzie, Harry
K.
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company I, 126TH
Infantry Regiment, 32D ‘Red Arrow’ Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: 1 August 1918
Citation: “The President of the United
States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pride
in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Corporal
Harry K. Kunzie (ASN: 280706), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action while serving with Company I, 126th Infantry Regiment, 32d
Division, A.E.F., near Cierges, France, 1 August 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: War Department,
General Orders 74 (1919)
Born: 5 August 1898 at Grant
Township, Mecosta County, Michigan
Hometown: Big Rapids, Michigan
Death: 13 August 1918
Interred: Pioneer Cemetery,
Mecosta County, Michigan
Status: DW
Enlisted in Michigan National
Guard; WIA 1 Aug. '18, shot in stomach near Fismes; DW 13 (3, 12) Aug. '18;
namesake of Harry K. Kunzie Post No. 98 of American Legion at Big Rapids, MI;
family received letter of condolence from his cdr., Capt. Charles L.
McCormick.
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