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Full Text Citations For
Award of
The Distinguished Service Cross
World War I
To
Members of the U.S. Army
BABST, JULIUS J.
(First Award)
First Lieutenant (Chaplain), U.S. Army
23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6 - 7, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Julius J. Babst, First Lieutenant (Chaplain), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Chateau-Thierry, France, June 6 - 7, 1918. Chaplain Babst displayed exceptional bravery and devotion to duty by repeatedly going out from the first-aid station of his battalion to care for the wounded, and voluntarily exposing himself to terrific artillery and machine- gun fire to administer the last sacraments to the dying. At imminent risk to his own life, he worked to improve the conditions at the aid station, and fearlessly conducted burial services under fire.
General Orders No. 46, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Denver, CO
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross w/OLC (WWI)BABST, JULIUS J.
(Second Award)
First Lieutenant (Chaplain), U.S. Army
23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 3 - 9, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Julius J. Babst, First Lieutenant (Chaplain), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne, October 3 - 9, 1918. Chaplain Babst showed magnificent courage in caring for the wounded under heavy fire, having personally administered to over 50 officers and men; also assuring their evacuation. He showed remarkable devotion to duty by refusing an opportunity to attend chaplain's school, preferring to accompany his regiment into battle, where he labored unceasingly for seven days, during which time he performed many acts of bravery.
General Orders No. 46, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Denver, CO
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (WWI)*BACHMAN, JOHN A.
Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army
308th Machine-Gun Battalion, 78th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 26, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John A. Bachman, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Jaulny, France, September 26, 1918. During an early morning raid Lieutenant Bachman attempted to place two guns in position, when the enemy opened a terrific barrage. He was ordered to shelter on the hill, and, after his men had taken refuge there, he went back to determine whether or not all of his men had found shelter. In passing through the heavy barrage he was hit by a shell and instantly killed.
General Orders No. 44, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Buffalo, NY
BACKLEY, EDWARD J.
Private, U.S. Army
Company D, 28th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 20, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edward J. Backley, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Berzy-le-Sec, France, July 20, 1918. Private Backley showed exceptional courage and devotion to duty in unhesitatingly advancing against the intense fire of a machine-gun and assisting in capturing the gun and crew.
General Orders No. No. 117, W.D., 1918
Home Town: Chicago, IL
*BACKSTROM, ROBERT E.
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company B, 131st Infantry Regiment, 33d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 10, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Robert E. Backstrom, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Chipilly Ridge, France, August 10, 1918. When the outpost along the sunken Bray Corbie Road was reputedly shelled and driven back by snipers, Sergeant Backstrom voluntarily went out alone, with utter disregard for his own safety, and held this position all day under heavy sniper and machine-gun fire and repeated shelling on his position.
General Orders No. No. 38, W.D., 1922
Home Town: Chicago, IL
BACON, BENJAMIN R.
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company D, 326th Infantry Regiment, 82d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 16, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Benjamin R. Bacon, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action south of Champigneulles, France, October 16, 1918. Twice wounded by machine-gun bullets, Sergeant Bacon continued to lead his platoon through heavy artillery and machine-gun fire, penetrating the enemy lines and silencing several machine-guns.
General Orders No. 46, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Philadelphia, PA
*BAILEY, ALFRED G.
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company E, 38th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 15, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Alfred G. Bailey, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Moulins, France, July 15, 1918. Sergeant Bailey, unaided, killed two enemy machine gunners and captured a third, together with his machine-gun.
General Orders No. 32, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Eli, OK
BAILEY, CLARENCE A.
First Lieutenant, U.S. Army
Company L, 318th Infantry Regiment, 80th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 1 - 6, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Clarence A. Bailey, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action during the Meuse-Argonne offensive, France, November 1 - 6, 1918. On the night of November 4, 1918, when the left of the division was counterattacked and temporarily driven back from La Thibaudine Farm, though passed by the retiring front lines and under no obligation to remain in advance of them, Lieutenant Bailey and a companion, though having been advised to withdraw, nevertheless, decided to remain and continued throughout the night several hundred yards beyond the division outposts in an exposed locality well known to the enemy, where they were swept by cross fire of machine guns and under an intensive artillery bombardment, both by enemy guns and by our own fire. From this position they continued to render reports of hostile movements over a telephone line, maintained at the greatest personal risk, to such good purpose that the attack of the division, renewed on the morning of November 5, 1918, was a complete success. To this voluntary exposure and gallantry in disregard of self is due in large measure the success of the division in carrying out the mission assigned to it.
General Orders No. 6, W.D., 1931
Home Town: Denver, CO
BAILEY, EARL WALLACE
Private, U.S. Army
Machine-Gun Company, 38th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 22, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Earl Wallace Bailey, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Jaulgonne, France, July 22, 1918. Private Bailey crawled forward through severe machine-gun and rifle fire and killed two members of an enemy machine- gun crew. He immediately turned the captured gun around and with it opened an effective fire on the enemy, thus enabling a company of infantry to advance.
General Orders No. No. 19, W.D., 1920
Home Town: Cardiff, NY
BAILEY, ERNEST O.
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company E, 117th Infantry Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 9 & 17, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Ernest O. Bailey, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Premont, France, October 9, 1918; and near Molain, France, October 17, 1918. When his company was held up by machine-gun fire, Corporal Bailey carried a message across open ground to a tank commander, whose tank brought the needed support for reducing the nests. On October 17, 1918, in company with an officer, he braved intense shell fire to rescue a wounded soldier.
General Orders 81, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Roosevelt, MN
BAILEY, HENRY S.
First Lieutenant, U.S. Army
363d Infantry Regiment, 91st Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 26, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Henry S. Bailey, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action during the Argonne-Meuse offensive, France, September 26, 1918. Commanding a small detachment which was being held up by machine-gun fire, Lieutenant Bailey, with one soldier proceeded to force the enemy's withdrawal. Working ahead under terrific fire, although wounded, he made his way to the right flank of the enemy's position, and within 15 minutes silenced the fire.
General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Berkeley, CA
BAILEY, IVAN Y.
Private, U.S. Army
Company B, 361st Infantry Regiment, 91st Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 10, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Ivan Y. Bailey, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Gesnes, France, October 10, 1918. While on a liaison patrol Private Bailey and Corporal Carl G. Theobald attacked and captured a hostile machine-gun nest and its entire crew. Private Bailey then took the prisoners across "No Man's Land" to our lines under machine-gun fire.
General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Fort Shaw, MT
BAILEY, JESSE M.
Private First Class, U.S. Army
Sanitary Detachment, 103d Machine-Gun Battalion, 26th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 18 - 24, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Jesse M. Bailey, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Chateau-Thierry, France, July 18 - 24, 1918. Private First Class Bailey gave an inspiring example of courage and coolness in treating wounded for two days without rest or food and under intense artillery and machine-gun fire. While maintaining a dressing station in a crater, an enemy shell struck in the center of the hole, wounding nearly all in the crater and severely injuring one man, who was buried in the earth and debris. Upon regaining consciousness Private Bailey treated all of the wounded men, helped them to the first-aid station, returned and dug out the man who had been buried and left for dead and succeeded in resuscitating him.
General Orders No. No. 125, W.D., 1918
Home Town: Providence, RI
*BAILEY, ROBERT M.
Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army
114th Infantry Regiment, 29th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 12, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Robert M. Bailey, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Verdun, France, October 12, 1918. Leading his platoon against an enemy position, Lieutenant Bailey was fatally wounded, but refused to leave until his position was organized and a counterattack repulsed.
General Orders No. 44, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Anderson, SC
BAILEY, THOMAS
Captain, U.S. Army
111th Infantry Regiment, 28th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 4, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Thomas Bailey, Captain, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Fismes, France, September 4, 1918. When the advance was held up owing to lack of information and no man volunteered for a reconnaissance mission because of the hazard attached thereto, Captain (then First Lieutenant) Bailey undertook the mission. Crawling on his belly 100 yards across an open space and then traversing 200 yards of woods infested by the enemy he gained and returned with information of the greatest value, making possible a subsequent and successful attack.
General Orders No. 50, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Philadelphia, PA
BAILEY, THOMAS F.
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company A, 354th Infantry Regiment, 89th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 1, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Thomas F. Bailey, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Barricourt, France, November 1, 1918. Corporal Bailey, seeing that the advance of his platoon was stopped by machine-gun fire from the right front, took three men with him, and, with a rush in the face of a withering fire, charged the machine gun and captured it and the crew of five prisoners, thereby saving his platoon from the destructive fire of the gun and enabling it to immediately continue to advance.
General Orders No. No. 4, W.D., 1923
Home Town: Williamstown, MO
BAILEY, WALTER J.
Private First Class, U.S. Army
Machine-Gun Company, 325th Infantry Regiment, 82d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 12, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Walter J. Bailey, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near St. Juvin, France, October 12, 1918. Securing a captured German machine gun, Private Bailey operated it against the enemy from an exposed position until he was wounded and rendered unconscious by an enemy shell.
General Orders 78, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Lansing, IA
BAIN, EDGAR H.
Captain, U.S. Army
119th Infantry Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 9, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edgar Bain, Captain, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Busigny, France, October 9, 1918. Advancing under heavy fire with orders to pass through the front line company, Captain Bain found the troops he was to relieve 1,000 yards from their position, falling back. Rallying them, he personally led the troops in advance, under terrific fire, assaulting and capturing the assigned objective.
General Orders 81, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Goldsboro, NC
BAINBRIDGE, ROGER J.
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company A, 26th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 19,1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Roger J. Bainbridge, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while acting as liaison corporal near Soissons, France, July 19, 1918. Corporal Bainbridge was severely wounded, but nevertheless continued in action and killed three of the enemy before being ordered to a dressing station for treatment.
General Orders No. No. 132, W.D., 1918
Home Town: Edmund, OK
*BAIR, HOWARD A.
Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army
345th Infantry Regiment, 89th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 2, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Howard A. Bair, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Barricourt, France, November 2, 1918. Calling on his platoon to follow, Lieutenant Bair pushed forward and attacked enemy machine-gun nests. After killing two of the enemy, he himself was killed by a hand grenade, while accepting the surrender of another of the enemy.
General Orders No. 44, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Columbus, OH
BAKER, DOUGLAS B.
First Lieutenant, U.S. Army
30th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 9 - 15, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Douglas B. Baker, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Bois-de-Beuge and Bois De La Pultiere, October 9 - 15, 1918. During the period October 9 - 15, 1918, Lieutenant Baker made frequent trips through heavy shell, gas, and machine-gun fire to repair broken telephone and telegraph wires, and when they could no longer be repaired he personally carried messages through the shell-swept area. On October 15 he personally reconnoitered the Bois De La Pultiere under heavy machine- gun and shell fire in an endeavor to find a suitable location for his regimental post of command.
General Orders No. 32, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Melrose, MA
*BAKER, EMORY L.
Private, U.S. Army
Company M, 28th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: May 28, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Emory L. Baker, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Cantigny, France, May 28, 1918. While acting as platoon runner, Private Baker passed through three violent artillery barrages with coolness and apparent contempt for danger, and repeatedly carried ammunition to his comrades under fire.
General Orders No. No. 139, W.D., 1918
Home Town: New Bloomfield, MO
BAKER, JESSE
Private, U.S. Army
Company A, 312th Infantry Regiment, 78th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 18, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Jesse Baker, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Grand Pre, France, October 18, 1918. On October 18 Private Baker carried a message from his platoon leader to the leader of an adjoining platoon, crossing an area swept by an intense machine-gun fire. While waiting for a reply he was seriously wounded, but returned with the answer to his platoon leader, remaining on duty until ordered evacuated by his commanding officer.
General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Phillipsburg, NJ
BAKER, JOHN
Private, U.S. Army
Company I, 368th Infantry Regiment, 92d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 28, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John Baker, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Binarville, France, September 28, 1918. Although severely wounded in the right hand, losing two fingers, Private Baker, a runner continued three hundred yards through heavy enemy machine-gun fire to the forward battalion, and delivered his message alone, having been deserted by an unwounded fellow runner.
General Orders 81, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Philadelphia, PA
BAKER, JOHN M.
(First Award)
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company G, 4th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 29, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John M. Baker, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Roncheres, France, July 29, 1918. Corporal Baker led a patrol through heavy machine-gun fire, in an attack on an enemy nest. Seeing all the members of his patrol lying about, either killed or wounded, he courageously continued the fire, killing a sniper who had been inflicting severe losses.
General Orders No. 103, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Raleigh, NC
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross w/OLC (WWI)BAKER, JOHN M.
(Second Award)
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company G, 4th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 14, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John M. Baker, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Cunel, France, October 14, 1918. Corporal Baker is awarded an Oak-leaf Cluster, to be worn with the distinguished-service cross. After his platoon commander was wounded Corporal Baker took command; and, after being wounded, refused to go for treatment, remaining to lead his platoon for two days, until relieved.
General Orders No. 103, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Raleigh, NC
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (WWI)BAKER, JOHN T.
Sergeant First Class, U.S. Army
Company F, 7th Engineers, 5th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 18 & November 3 - 4, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John T. Baker, Sergeant First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Brieulles, France, October 18, and November 3 - 4, 1918. On October 18, Sergeant Baker, with a detail of 19 men, carrying wire for wiring in outposts, followed the infantry through the Bois-de-Rappe, where he employed his men as infantry to assist in holding the captured position. Later he wired in four outposts in direct view of and under heavy fire from the enemy. On November 3 and 4 he succeeded several times in laying foot bridges across the Meuse, under heavy fire, allowing the infantry to cross to the east bank.
General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Bancroft, IA
BAKER, MCLAURIN
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company C, 105th Field Signal Battalion, 30th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 18, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to McLaurin Baker, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Mazinghien, France, October 18, 1918. During the fighting around Mazinghien, Sergeant Baker, while attached to the 120th Infantry, was painfully wounded by shrapnel, which necessitated his going to the first-aid station for treatment. Realizing that his services were greatly needed at the line he refused to be evacuated, but remained in action until the troops were withdrawn.
General Orders No. 35, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Lamar, SC
BALDRIDGE, ROBERT L.
Private, U.S. Army
Ambulance Company, 112th Sanitary Train, 37th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 4, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Robert L. Baldridge, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Hearne, Belgium, November 4, 1918. With two other soldiers, Private Baldridge volunteered to rescue two wounded men who had been lying in an exposed position on the opposite bank of the Scheldt River for two days. Making two trips across the stream in the face of heavy machine-gun and shell fire, he and his companion succeeded in carrying both the wounded men to shelter.
General Orders No. 59, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Toledo, OH
BALDRIDGE, TROY J.
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company A, 18th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 18, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Troy J. Baldridge, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action south of Soissons, France, July 18, 1918. Corporal Baldridge voluntarily led four men a distance of about 400 yards in advance of our line and attacked a superior force of the enemy who were attempting to man a machine gun in a disabled French tank. Due to his bold attack, the enemy was driven off and the tank retaken. His company was thereby enabled to continue the advance with slight loss.
General Orders No. No. 53, W.D., 1920
Home Town: Woodlawn, IL
BALDWIN, GEOFFREY P.
Major, U.S. Army
60th Infantry Regiment, 5th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 15, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Geoffrey P. Baldwin, Major, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action in the Bois-des- Rappes, France, October 15, 1918. Major Baldwin personally led his small detachment through woods that were infested with machine-gun nests and attained his objective on the northern edge of the Bois-des-Rappes and held same regardless of the danger due to his position in advance of the line and being enveloped by the enemy on both flanks. In utter disregard of his own life, he personally charged a machine-gun nest and killed the gunner.
General Orders No. No. 22, W.D., 1920
Home Town: Battle Creek, MI
BALDWIN, MOSES S.
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company G, 167th Infantry Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 15, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Moses S. Baldwin, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Landres-et-St. Georges, France, October 15, 1918. In an attack on the Cote-de-Chatillon, disregarding all personal danger, he repeatedly went over shell-swept areas under heavy machine-gun fire to give first-aid treatment to the wounded and carry them to shelter.
General Orders No. No. 131, W.D., 1918
Home Town: Midland City, AL
BALDWIN, THOMAS
Private First Class, U.S. Army
Company K, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 18, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Thomas Baldwin, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 18, 1918. After all the other runners of his platoon had been either killed or wounded by machine-gun and shell fire and he himself had been seriously wounded Private Baldwin refused evacuation, continuing with his mission. After making three trips through the heavy barrage he guided platoons to their designated objectives, after which he was ordered to a dressing station.
General Orders No. 35, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Ironton, OH
*BALDWIN, WILLIAM W.
First Lieutenant, U.S. Army
165th Infantry Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 29, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William W. Baldwin, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Meurcy Farm on the Ourcq River, France, July 29, 1918. When the advance of the assault company which he was commanding was held up by a very heavy artillery and machine-gun fire, Lieutenant Baldwin realizing the emergency, went to the front and personally participated in the capture of the machine-gun nests. Due to his personal leadership and outstanding courage, his company overcame the resistance, crossed the Ourcq River, and captured Meurcy Farm, when he was killed.
General Orders No. No. 4, W.D., 1923
Home Town: Chicago, IL
BALL, ERNEST W.
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company H, 361st Infantry Regiment, 91st Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 29, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Ernest W. Ball, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Eclisfontaine, France, September 29, 1918. While his company was being harassed by enemy snipers hidden in imitation tanks, Private Ball, without aid, went forward and succeeded in killing one and capturing another.
General Orders No. 44, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Rigby, ID
BALL, RALPH
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company M, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 9, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Ralph Ball, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Fleville, France, October 9, 1918. Although severely wounded, Corporal Ball led his section through a terrific barrage and advanced until his men had safely passed the bombed area before he would allow himself to be evacuated.
General Orders No. 23, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Millbrook, NY
*BALL, WILLIAM R.
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company G, 357th Infantry Regiment, 90th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 9 - 17, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William R. Ball, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Fey-en-Haye, France, September 9 - 17, 1918. Becoming separated from his patrol, Corporal Ball, with another soldier, attacked an enemy patrol and drove it off, though the number of their opponents was estimated at 50. He did excellent work with his platoon in the advance of September 12 north of Fey-en-Haye, in rushing machine-gun nests. On September 17 he was a member of an outpost attacked by a larger body of Germans. Though wounded, he remained at his post.
General Orders No. No. 128, W.D., 1918
Home Town: Lindsay, OK
*BALLARD, BLACKBURN W.
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company A, 1st Engineers, 1st Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 9, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Blackburn W. Ballard, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Verdun, France, October 9, 1918. Advancing alone ahead of his squad, in the face of unusual machine-gun fire, Corporal Ballard set out to attack a machine-gun nest. He so inspired his men that they came to his assistance, and under his direction, the stronghold was taken, together with many prisoners. While guarding the collected prisoners he was killed.
General Orders No. 44, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Colusa, CA
*BALLARD, FREDERICK E.
Private, U.S. Army
Company C, 102d Machine-Gun Battalion, 26th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 26, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Frederick E. Ballard, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Marcheville, France, September 26, 1918. Private Ballard displayed remarkable courage and coolness during this engagement. When apparently trapped in an enemy trench near a machine-gun emplacement, he worked his way out under the wire entanglement in plain view of the enemy, and, re-turning with hand grenades, assisted in bombing out the machine-gun nest and capturing some of the men who were defending it. Later he accompanied a detachment and assisted in mopping up the town, driving out the enemy, and taking several prisoners. While thus engaged he was struck by an exploding shell and killed.
General Orders No. 21, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Ludlow Vt., VT
BALLARD, WALTER D.
Private, U.S. Army
Company B, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 18 - 22, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Walter D. Ballard, Private, U.S. Army, for exceptional initiative and bravery throughout the operations south of Soissons, France, July 18 to 22, 1918, he with extraordinary heroism on July 21, 1918, with two companions, captured two machine guns that were causing heavy losses to his company.
General Orders No. No. 117, W.D., 1918
Home Town: Redfield, IA
BALLESTERO, FRED V.
Private, U.S. Army
Company A, 363d Infantry Regiment, 91st Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 26, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Fred V. Ballestero, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Very, France, September 26, 1918. At the very outset of the action, Private Ballestero took six prisoners single handed and under fire. After his company had been stopped by heavy firing, he and another soldier went ahead on a reconnaissance mission and encountered heavy machine-gun fire. Sending his companion back with information and for help, he alone pressed on, capturing a machine-gun and its entire crew.
General Orders 64, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Tacoma, WA
BALLING, JOSEPH P.
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company M, 311th Infantry Regiment, 78th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 1, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Joseph P. Balling, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Grand Pre, France, November 1, 1918. Assigned to the duty of carrying rations, water and ammunition to the front line, Corporal Balling led his details over ground, under incessant gas attacks, and terrific shell fire. Although his force was greatly decreased through casualties, he maintained complete control, and succeeded in supplying the troops with necessities. After being helplessly wounded, he directed the movements for the safety of his detail and the care of the wounded.
General Orders 64, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Buffalo, NY
BALMAYNE, COLIN B. (AKA: COLIN B. JOE)
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company K, 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 1 & 5, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Colin B Balmayne, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for heroic service rendered under the name Colin B. Joe. (See alias for citation)
Home Town: , Unknown
BANAHAN, RAYMOND F.
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company L, 115th Infantry Regiment, 29th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 10, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Raymond F. Banahan, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Bois-de-Consenvoye, France, October 10, 1918. Through heavy artillery fire, Sergeant Banahan went to the side of a wounded comrade who was exposed to the enemy and in a helpless condition. Taking his wounded comrade with him, he returned to safety, his whole journey being made through an artillery barrage.
General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Baltimore, MD
BANE, THOMAS P.
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company C, 117th Infantry Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 9, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Thomas P. Bane, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Busigny, France, October 9, 1918. Corporal Bane, while leading his squad in the advance with his company, was wounded by a machine-gun bullet in the head. Despite his wound, he continued in the advance until the objective was reached and the position consolidated. Corporal Bane on the day previous, in company with two companions, rushed a nearby machine-gun nest, killing five of the enemy and capturing the remainder.
General Orders 78, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Durham, NC
BANISTER, MORRIS A.
Private First Class, U.S. Army
Company C, 107th Infantry Regiment, 27th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 17, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Morris A. Banister, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Mount Kemmel, Belgium, on the night of August 17, 1918. While engaged with a working party in the repair of the communicating trenches, Private First Class Banister voluntarily went to the rescue of a British ration party which had been struck by a high-explosive shell. Under concentrated machine-gun and rifle fire and continuous shell fire he assisted in carrying the British wounded for a distance of 125 yards while fully exposed to enemy fire and utterly without regard for his own safety.
General Orders No. 9, W.D., 1923
Home Town: Watertown, NY
BANK, CARL
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company K, 126th Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 28, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Carl Bank, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Juvigny, north of Soissons, France, August 28, 1918. Though he was severely wounded by machine-gun fire, Sergeant Banks continued to lead his platoon throughout the attack until his company reformed, and an emergency no longer existed.
General Orders No. No. 139, W.D., 1918
Home Town: Lowell, MI
BANKS, HARLEY E.
(First Award)
First Lieutenant, U.S. Army
Company M, 167th Infantry Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 22, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Harley E. Banks, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action in the St. Mihiel salient, France, September 22, 1918. Lieutenant Banks led a platoon in a raid on the village of Haumont, displaying excellent skill and leadership in getting the platoon into the designated position under an intense and highly concentrated enemy artillery and machine-gun fire. Upon entering the village Lieutenant Banks personally captured a machine gun and then, with the assistance of two runners, captured eleven prisoners from adjacent dugouts.
General Orders No. No. 3, W.D., 1929
Home Town: Columbus, OH
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross w/OLC (WWI)BANKS, HARLEY E.
(Second Award)
First Lieutenant, U.S. Army
Company M, 167th Infantry Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 14 - 16, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Harley E. Banks, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action during the attack on Cote-de-Chatillon, France, October 14 - 16, 1918. Lieutenant Banks led his platoon in repeated attacks on the strongly fortified enemy position. When his company commander was wounded, Lieutenant Banks assumed command of the company and, by personal observation under fire of enemy snipers and machine gunners, obtained valuable information relative to the enemy's lines. He led his company across an open field in the final attack under heavy enemy machine-gun and rifle fire and was among the first to reach the objective. After consolidating his position Lieutenant Banks, under a heavy hostile barrage, again formed his company to resist the counterattack and by his skill and bravery was mainly responsible for its repulse. Throughout the three days Lieutenant Banks demonstrated great leadership and utter disregard for his own personal safety, thereby setting a splendid example of courage and devotion to duty to the men of his command.
General Orders No. No. 3, W.D., 1935
Home Town: Columbus, OH
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (WWI)*BANKS, LEONARD S.
Private, U.S. Army
Company G, 4th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 23, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Leonard S. Banks, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action in the Foret- de-Fere, France, July 23, 1918. Badly wounded while on patrol Private Banks returned to his company to get assistance for wounded comrades. He then volunteered and led the first-aid men through heavy gas and shell bombardment to the place where his wounded comrades were.
General Orders No. 32, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Farnum, NE
BANN, EDDIE
Private, U.S. Army
Company M, 318th Infantry Regiment, 80th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 4, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Eddie Bann, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action in the Bois-des- Ogons, France, October 4, 1918. Private Bann was acting as stretcher bearer with another soldier who was shot by a sniper. Going out under fire from the sniper, he captured the latter with the aid of another man. While taking his prisoner to the rear, Private Bann found a wounded man, whom he carried to the aid station under heavy fire, while his companion went on with the prisoner. Upon returning from the aid station he continued his work of rescuing the wounded.
General Orders 7, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Pittsburgh, PA
BARBER, HENRY A.
First Lieutenant, U.S. Army
9th Machine-Gun Battalion, 3d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 14 & 15, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Henry A. Barber, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Moulins, France, July 14 & 15, 1918. Seeing his right flank badly exposed to the enemy’s advance across the Marne, Lieutenant Barber changed the position of two of his guns to meet his emergency, performing this task during terrific enemy fire. He then ran a distance of 150 yards in the open to stop the fire of our own infantry on our troops. Going forward to the aid of a wounded soldier, Lieutenant Barber administered first aid and was carrying the wounded man to safety, when the latter died. Picking up the one remaining undamaged gun, he opened fire on the enemy, who were crossing the river, sinking one boat, killing many, and causing the others to abandon their boats.
General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Cambridge, MD
BARBER, THOMAS M.
First Lieutenant (Medical Corps), U.S. Army
28th Infantry (Attached), 1st Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: May 28 - 30, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Thomas M. Barber, First Lieutenant (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Cantigny, France, May 28 - 30, 1918. First Lieutenant Barber repeatedly demonstrated heroic self-sacrifice by caring for wounded under enemy fire with apparent contempt for his own safety. When his aid station had been destroyed by shell fire he promptly moved into a shell hole nearby and continued his faithful work.
General Orders No. 99, W.D., 1918
Home Town: Charleston, WV
BARBIER, ALEX J.
Private, U.S. Army
Headquarters Company, 356th Infantry Regiment, 89th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 22, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Alex J. Barbier, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Bantheville, France, October 22, 1918. While engaged in a raid on enemy positions, Private Barbier was painfully wounded in the head, but refused to go to the rear, remaining on duty with his platoon and taking an active part in the action for 24 hours after being wounded.
General Orders No. No. 3, W.D., 1921
Home Town: White Castle, LA
*BARBOUR, WILLIAM C.
Private First Class, U.S. Army
Company C, 119th Infantry Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 9, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William C. Barbour, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Busigny, France, October 9, 1918. During the operations near Busigny, on October 9, Private Barbour, with one other soldier, voluntarily left his place of comparative safety and advanced into the open in the face of close-range machine-gun fire, to rescue a severely wounded comrade. He received a severe wound while engaged in this self-appointed task, from which he later died.
General Orders No. 44, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Smithfield, NC
BARD, FRANKLIN C.
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company K, 325th Infantry Regiment, 82d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 14 - 18, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Franklin C. Bard, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near St. Juvin, France, October 14 - 18, 1918. After all the officers of his company had become casualties, Sergeant Bard reorganized the company with notable bravery and skill, and led it forward to its objective. Retaining command next day, though handicapped by numerous casualties, he kept his men well in hand and successfully led them in all advances which were ordered, inspiring them by his courage and coolness.
General Orders 78, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Adams, MA
*BARDMAN, BARNEY
Private First Class, U.S. Army
Company B, 307th Infantry Regiment, 77th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 15, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Barney Bardman, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Grand Pre, France, October 15, 1918. Private Bardeman, acting as scout for his platoon, was attempting to effect a crossing over the river under heavy machine-gun and sniping fire. When he was struck by a bullet and mortally wounded he called out a warning to the other five members of the platoon to take cover, thereby saving many lives.
General Orders No. No. 142, W.D., 1918
Home Town: Brooklyn, NY
BARFIELD, H. M.
Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army
38th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 15, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to H. M. Barfield, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Mezy, France, July 15, 1918. During the battle of the Marne, near Mezy, Lieutenant Barfield rallied the men of a company who were falling back in disorder, formed them and stopped what otherwise would have been a rout. This, in the face of heavy machine-gun and artillery fire. At the same time, he managed and controlled the fire of his four machine guns so as to deliver an annihilating fire on the enemy.
General Orders 64, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Macon, GA
BARKALOW, JAMES W.
Private, U.S. Army
Company C, 18th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 9, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James W. Barkalow, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Exermont, France, October 9, 1918. After all, except himself and one other man, of two squads had been either killed or wounded, Private Barkalow gathered together seven men and continued to advance in the face of heavy shell and machine-gun fire, capturing an enemy machine gun which had been causing heavy losses in our lines, killing two of the operators and taking the third prisoner. Hen then continued his advance to a trench where he and his men captured 35 additional prisoners. Sending these prisoners to the rear under proper guard he again advanced and captured a trench mortar and five German prisoners, all these acts being performed under heavy fire.
General Orders No. 9, W.D., 1923
Home Town: South Amboy, NJ
BARKER, MANDEVILLE J., JR.
Y.M.C.A., U.S. Army
108th Machine-Gun Battalion, 28th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 15, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Mandeville J. Barker, Jr., Y.M.C.A., U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Baslieux, France, September 15, 1918. Mr. Barker showed a fearless disregard of his own safety by crawling out in front of the line under heavy enemy machine-gun and sniper fire to aid wounded soldiers, whom he carried back to shelter after dressing their wounds. He also administered aid to a wounded German within 20 yards of the enemy lines and brought him in a prisoner.
General Orders No. No. 140, W.D., 1918
Home Town: Garrettsville, OH
BARKSDALE, ALFRED D.
Captain, U.S. Army
116th Infantry Regiment, 29th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 8, 12, & 15, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Alfred D. Barksdale, Captain, U.S. Army, for repeated acts of extraordinary heroism in action near Samogneux, France, October 8, near Molleville, France, October 12, and in the Bois-de-Grand Montague, France, October 15, 1918. Commanding a support company during the attack of October 8, Captain Barksdale discovered that his battalion had advanced ahead of the unit on the right flank, and was suffering heavy losses from machine-gun fire. Without orders he attacked and captured the guns, taking many prisoners. On October 12, he worked for over an hour exposed to a terrific bombardment, binding the wounds of his men. On October 15 he advanced alone into a thick wood and with the aid of his pistol put out of action a destructive machine gun, which was pouring such a deadly fire that his men could not raise their heads.
General Orders No. 44, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Lynchburg, VA
BARLOW, ALFRED M.
First Lieutenant, U.S. Army
Company L, 148th Infantry Regiment, 37th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 3, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Alfred M. Barlow, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Hearne, Belgium, November 3, 1918. Although suffering from a painful shrapnel wound in the leg, First Lieutenant Barlow led his company, with excellent leadership and command, over the river, and not until he had received wounds in both legs would he give his consent to be taken to a dressing station.
General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Gallipolis, OH
BARLOW, CLYDE
Private, U.S. Army
Company A, 9th Machine-Gun Battalion, 3d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 9, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Clyde Barlow, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action during action near Cierges, France, October 9, 1918. Private Barlow exposed himself to artillery and direct machine-gun fire while going 300 yards in advance of our front lines to render first aid to a wounded soldier, whom he carried to shelter with the assistance of a comrade.
General Orders No. No. 2, W.D., 1920
Home Town: Town Bluff, TX
BARLOW, FRANCIS A.
First Lieutenant, U.S. Army
125th Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 31, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Francis A. Barlow, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near the Ourcq River, France, July 31, 1918. Lieutenant Barlow was severely wounded in the passage of the Ourcq River and the capture of the heights beyond, but continued in command of his company. When another officer of his company was wounded, he attempted to carry him to a place of safety, but was physically unable to do so. Although repeatedly urged to go to the rear, he continually refused and remained in command of the company until it was ordered to withdraw.
General Orders No. 46, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Cheboygan, MI
BARNARD, COURTNEY H.
Captain, U.S. Army
345th Battalion, Tank Corps, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 26, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Courtney H. Barnard, Captain, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Cheppy, France, September 26, 1918. During the attack on Cheppy, Captain Barnard personally reconnoitered on foot a passage through an extensive mine field while under heavy artillery and machine-gun fire, and later led his company through this mine field and destroyed the machine-gun nests which were holding up the advance of our Infantry. Captain Barnard was exposed to terrific machine-gun and artillery fire throughout the entire action, and by his coolness and courage set a splendid example to his men, which produced a noticeable determination on their part, which materially aided in the success of the attack.
General Orders No. No. 4, W.D., 1923
Home Town: Albany, NY
BARNES, FRANK C., JR.
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Battery B, 10th Field Artillery, 3d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 16, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Frank C. Barnes, Jr., Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action during the Champagne-Marne offensive, France, July 16, 1918. Sergeant Barnes, while in charge of a detached piece, by his bravery, courage, and devotion to duty greatly inspired his men at all times. When an enemy shell either killed or wounded his entire gun crew excepting one man, he, although painfully wounded, assisted the other wounded members of his crew to the first-aid station.
General Orders No. No. 16, W.D., 1929
Home Town: Lily, CO
BARNES, HARRY C., JR.
First Lieutenant, U.S. Army
6th Infantry Regiment, 5th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 19, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Harry C. Barnes, Jr., First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for showing good judgment, bravery and determination in leading his patrol into the enemy's lines in the Bois-Brule near St. Die, in the Vosges, France, on July 19, 1918. Although seriously wounded, First Lieutenant Barnes continued to direct his men and succeeded in driving off the enemy at the same time wounding four of the German patrol with his own revolver.
General Orders No. No. 24, W.D., 1920
Home Town: Tulsa, OK
BARNES, JULIUS L.
Private, U.S. Army
Company M, 101st Infantry Regiment, 26th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 15, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Julius L. Barnes, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action during action near Vaux, France, July 15, 1918. When two members of a small group were severely wounded during a counter-attack against the enemy, Private Barnes advanced twice across the open under machine-gun fire and brought each man back to cover.
General Orders No. No. 39, W.D., 1920
Home Town: Stow, MA
BARNES, RAYMOND
Private, U.S. Army
Company B, 3d Machine-Gun Battalion, 1st Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 18, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Raymond Barnes, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Berzy-le- Sec, France, July 18, 1918. Private Barnes was severely wounded by a shell, but as soon as he regained consciousness he went forward, rejoined his former position in squad, and fought with it until ordered to an aid station by his platoon commander.
General Orders No. No. 109, W.D., 1918
Home Town: Taylorsville, NC
BARNES, ROBERT
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company L, 370th Infantry Regiment, 93d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 19, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Robert Barnes, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Mont de Singes, France, September 19, 1918. After starting on a mission to reconnoiter the front lines of the enemy, Sergeant Barnes received wounds which proved serious. Disregarding advice to return, he continued collecting valuable information, which was submitted to his company commander through a member of his patrol party.
General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Danville, IL
BARNETT, CECIL E.
Private, U.S. Army
Machine-Gun Company, 117th Infantry Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 8 - 9, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Cecil E. Barnett, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Busigny, France, October 8 - 9, 1918. After repeatedly carrying messages under heavy fire, Private Barnett was painfully wounded while acting as a connecting file, but he continued on duty until he was ordered to the dressing station. He then insisted on being permitted to rejoin his company rather than be sent to the hospital.
General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Pittsburgh Landing, TN
*BARNETT, LELAND M.
First Lieutenant, U.S. Army
148th Infantry Regiment, 37th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 27, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Leland M. Barnett, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Ivoiry, France, September 27, 1918. Having become separated from his battalion headquarters, Lieutenant Barnett, battalion adjutant, on his own initiative, undertook, under heavy artillery and machine-gun fire, to locate machine-gun nests which were hindering the advance. He ignored the warnings of his orderly as to the danger of this work and continued at it until he was killed.
General Orders No. 126, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Norwood, OH
BARNHART, WALTER I.
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company I, 329th Infantry Regiment, 80th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 27, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Walter I. Barnhart, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Bois d'en Dela, France, September 27, 1918. Accompanied by an officer, Sergeant Barnhart advanced against an enemy machine-gun nest which was holding up the advance of his company. When they had reached a point within 50 yards of the gun, they were fired upon and the officer was severely wounded. Sergeant Barnhart immediately picked the officer up and through a hail of machine-gun bullets brought him to a position of safety.
General Orders No. 44, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Bradenville, PA
BARNWELL, FRANK H.
Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army
26th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 18, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Frank H. Barnwell, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism. Second Lieutenant Barnwell distinguished himself by heroic and inspiring leadership at Soissons, France, July 18, 1918, directing his platoon with unusual effectiveness until he fell wounded.
General Orders No. No. 132, W.D., 1918
Home Town: Memphis, TN
BARR, JOSEPH T.
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Battery D, 76th Field Artillery, 3d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 14 & 15, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Joseph T. Barr, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Chateau-Thierry, France, during the night of July 14 and 15, 1918. While in command of a "roving" gun section, Sergeant Barr took up a position about 500 yards in rear of the front line and executed a fire mission while exposed to heavy enemy bombardment. Although wounded, he refused to go to the rear until his mission was completed and the gun returned to the battery.
General Orders No. No. 16, W.D., 1920
Home Town: South Orange, NJ
BARRETT, HERBERT W.
Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army
Company H, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 3, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Herbert W. Barrett, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Blanc Mont, France, October 3, 1918. Reorganizing his company after the other officers had become casualties, Lieutenant Barrett led them in an attack, capturing a machine-gun nest, capturing or killing the crew. Under heavy fire, he rescued two of his men who had been wounded and buried by a high-explosive shell. He was wounded while administering first aid to one of his men, under machine-gun fire.
General Orders 87, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Sommerville, MA
BARROW, CHARLES L.
First Lieutenant, U.S. Army
120th Machine-Gun Battalion, 42d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 30 & 31, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles L. Barrow, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for Extraordinary heroism in action northeast of Chateau-Thierry, France, July 30 & 31, 1918. Acting as leader of a platoon, First Lieutenant Barrow stimulated his men by his heroic conduct to success until incapacitated by a second wound.
General Orders No. No. 4, W.D., 1927
Home Town: Austin, TX
BARROWS, CLAYTON E.
Private, U.S. Army
Company D, 8th Machine-Gun Battalion, 3d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 14 &15, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Clayton E. Barrows, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Le Rocq Farm, France, July 14 &15, 1918. On duty as a runner at battalion headquarters, Private Barrows was sent with a message to his company commander during a terrific enemy bombardment. Passing for two and one-half kilometers over ground where gas and high-explosive shells were constantly falling, he was forced to tear off his gas mask in order to find his way; but he succeeded in delivering his message, falling exhausted just as his mission was completed.
General Orders 98, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Springfield, MA
*BARRY, EDWARD
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company K, 354th Infantry Regiment, 89th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 1, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edward Barry, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Bois-du- Barricourt, France, November 1, 1918. After receiving a dangerous wound in the chest from a shell fragment, Corporal Barry insisted in going forward with his combat group. He pushed forward through the intense machine-gun fire until again hit by a machine-gun bullet, which caused his death.
General Orders No. 126, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Chicago, IL
*BARRY, EDWARD W.
Private, U.S. Army
Company I, 311th Infantry Regiment, 78th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 25, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edward W. Barry, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Grand Pre, France, October 25, 1918. Acting as a stretcher bearer, under heavy machine-gun fire, Private Barry was wounded, but disregarded his own injuries; went to the aid of another wounded man, and, while attending him, was killed by shrapnel.
General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Palmyra, NY
BARRY, HERBERT E.
Sergeant, U.S. Army
359th Infantry Regiment, 90th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 12, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Herbert E. Barry, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Fey-en-Haye, France, September 12, 1918. Sergeant Barry, while carrying a message through a heavy barrage, was knocked down by shell explosions several times, but with heroic devotion to duty he continued on and delivered his message. On the return trip he was rendered unconscious for three hours by a shell. Upon being revived he immediately reported to battalion headquarters for duty.
General Orders No. No. 128, W.D., 1918
Home Town: Brainerd, MN
BARRY, JOHN
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company H, 28th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 19, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John Barry, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 19, 1918. After his platoon had been halted by the fire from a concealed machine- gun nest, Sergeant Barry, alone, exposed to heavy enemy fire, advanced and attacked the enemy position. He single-handed, put the machine-gun nest out of action and thus enabled his platoon to continue the advance.
General Orders No. 68, W.D., 1920
Home Town: New York, NY
BARRY, WILLIAM H.
Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army
28th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 5, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William H. Barry, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Exermont, France, October 5, 1918. Assuming command of his company after his company commander and a major portion of the company became casualties, Second Lieutenant Barry reorganized his company and personally led it forward in the attack, successfully attaining his objective in the face of intense machine-gun and artillery fire. He constantly exposed himself to enemy fire in order to encourage and insure the protection of his men.
General Orders No. 103, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Langley, WA
BARTELS, HERMAN B.
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company F, 130th Infantry Regiment, 33d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 10, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Herman B. Bartels, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Marcheville, France, November 10, 1918. While maintaining liaison with an adjacent company during a raid, Corporal Bartels personally cleared out two dugouts, taking a number of prisoners. He was later wounded, but continued in action until he fell.
General Orders No. 23, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Effingham, IL
BARTH, FREDERICK
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company C, 305th Infantry Regiment, 77th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 2 & November 8, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Frederick Barth, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Villers-devant-Mouzon, France, November 8, 1918. Corporal Barth with an officer penetrated about 3 kilometers into the enemy lines. Due to the fearlessness of Corporal Barth, the patrol evaded the challenge of an enemy sentry and returned to our lines with valuable information. Previously, on September 2, 1918, near Bazoches, Corporal Barth swam the Vesle and fixed a rope for the crossing of a patrol. The patrol penetrated the enemy position and reconnoitered same, during which time Corporal Barth was wounded while going, under enemy fire, to the assistance of a wounded comrade whom he helped to our lines after obtaining special information of the enemy. The return of the patrol was made possible only by the heroic efforts of Corporal Barth.
General Orders No. No. 24, W.D., 1920
Home Town: Brooklyn, NY
BARTLETT, ELMER E., JR.
Private, U.S. Army
Company C, 2d Engineers, 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 9, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Elmer E. Bartlett, Jr., Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Medeah Farm, France, October 9, 1918. Crawling forward under heavy machine-gun fire, Private Bartlett assisted in bringing a wounded comrade to safety.
General Orders No. 23, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Florence, NJ
BARTLETT, GEORGE W.
Private First Class, U.S. Army
Company I, 26th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 19, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George W. Bartlett, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 19, 1918. Acting in the capacity of battalion runner, Private Bartlett volunteered and carried an important attack order from his regimental headquarters to the front line battalion through a terrific artillery bombardment. He was twice knocked down while in the performance of this mission, but successfully delivered his message on time. Although in a dazed condition upon reaching the forward line, he again volunteered to carry a message across an area swept by enemy machine-gun fire.
General Orders No. 44, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Honeoye, NY
*BARTO, TOM D.
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company D, 4th Engineers, 4th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 11, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Tom D. Barto, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action on the Vesle River, near Ville Savoye, France, August 11, 1918. Corporal Barto volunteered to go into Ville Savoye at a time when it was under a heavy bombardment to rescue a wounded officer.
General Orders No. No. 129, W.D., 1918
Home Town: Bellingham, WA
BARTON, CHARLES R.
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company L, 103d Infantry Regiment, 26th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 20, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles R. Barton, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Belleau Wood, France, July 20, 1918. Wounded in the leg by a machine-gun bullet, Sergeant Barton dressed his wound and continued to lead his section in a successful attack on two machine-gun nests. He remained on duty for 14 hours, until weakness forced him to be evacuated.
General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Houlton, ME
BARTON, HARRY D.
Corporal, U.S. Army
Battery A, 6th Field Artillery, 1st Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 4, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Harry D. Barton, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Fleville, France, October 4, 1918. Being in charge of one of the sections of drivers of his platoon when it was caught in an enemy barrage, Corporal Barton unlimbered his gun and caisson, removed his horses and drivers to a place of safety, and returning to his platoon acted as runner, passing four times over heavily shelled areas.
General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Youngstown, OH
BARTON, JESSE M.
Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army
118th Infantry Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 17, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Jesse M. Barton, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Becquigny, France, October 17, 1918. After his superior officer had been wounded, Second Lieutenant Barton assumed command of and personally led the advance of his unit until he was struck by an enemy shell and severely wounded. Although suffering intense pain and almost unconscious, he refused to be evacuated until after he had given instructions to the platoon sergeant to continue the advance. His gallant conduct was an inspiring example to the men of his platoon.
General Orders No. 68, W.D., 1920
Home Town: Barton, OH
BARTON, THOMAS D.
Captain, U.S. Army
142d Infantry Regiment, 36th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 8 - 10, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Thomas D. Barton, Captain, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne, France, October 8 - 10, 1918. Captain Barton advanced his company against a strongly fortified enemy position, and succeeded in capturing the enemy works, together with twenty machine guns and ninety prisoners. After he had lost all his company officers and sustained many casualties in his command, Captain Barton again moved forward through an intense barrage, and established the most advanced position of the first day of the battle.
General Orders 81, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Saint Joe, TX
BASCOM, ROBERT
Private, U.S. Army
Company E, 127th Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 19, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Robert Bascom, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Badricourt, Alsace, France, July 19, 1918. During an enemy raid on a platoon sector, Private Bascom, although wounded three times by shell fragments, carried a message through artillery barrages to the company headquarters and returned with reinforcements. He did not accept first aid until after the raid had been repulsed.
General Orders No. No. 22, W.D., 1920
Home Town: Portland, OR
*BASS, URBANE F.
First Lieutenant (Medical Corps), U.S. Army
372d Infantry Regiment, 93d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 1 - 6, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Urbane F. Bass, First Lieutenant (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Monthois, France, October 1 - 6, 1918. During the attack on Monthois Lieutenant Bass administered first aid in the open under prolonged and intense shell fire until he was severely wounded and carried from the field.
General Orders No. 13, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Fredericksburg, VA
*BASSETT, REXFORD O.
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company D, 358th Infantry Regiment, 90th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 26, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Rexford O. Bassett, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Les Hult Chemins, France, September 26, 1918. Corporal Bassett volunteered to rush an enemy machine gun which had concentrated its fire on an opening in some barbed-wire entanglement through which his company was endeavoring to advance. He gallantly attacked the pill box and temporarily silenced one of the fire openings when he was mortally wounded.
General Orders No. 72, W.D., 1920
Home Town: Enid, OK
BASSETT, WALDO S.
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company L, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 18, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Waldo S. Bassett, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action south of Soissons, France, July 18, 1918. Corporal Bassett volunteered to carry messages through intense shell and machine-gun fire after all of the runners had been killed or wounded. He was wounded while carrying a message, but continued on in spite of his injuries until it was delivered, and refused to go to the rear for treatment until ordered to do so by his company commander.
General Orders No. No. 117, W.D., 1918
Home Town: Franklin, MA
BASSI, JOSEPH
Private, U.S. Army
Company I, 59th Infantry Regiment, 4th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 4 - 7, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Joseph Bassi, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Bois-du- Fays, France, October 4 - 7, 1918. Showing marked personal courage, Private Bassi repeatedly crossed ground swept by heavy artillery and machine-gun fire to deliver important messages. He volunteered for dangerous missions, his example being an inspiration to the other runners.
General Orders 71, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Memphis, TN
BASSMAN, BARNETT
Private, U.S. Army
Company A, 325th Infantry Regiment, 82d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 16, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Barnett Bassman, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near St. Juvin, France, October 16, 1918. When many squads of his company had been broken up and the men scattered, Private Bassman, with great courage, collected 15 men, who had become separated from their squads, and organized them into a provisional platoon, which he successfully led in the attack, thereby contributing materially to the success of his company.
General Orders No. 46, W.D., 1919
Home Town: New York, NY
BATCHELDER, HAROLD W.
First Lieutenant, U.S. Army
30th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 15, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Harold W. Batchelder, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Bois d'Aigremont, France, July 15, 1918. When it seemed impossible for a runner to get through the violent barrage, Lieutenant Batchelder volunteered and carried an important message to regimental headquarters, returning with an answer.
General Orders No. 46, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Hardwick, VT
BATEMAN, HENRY
Corporal, U.S. Army
Headquarters Company, 307th Infantry Regiment, 77th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 4, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Henry Bateman, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near St. Pierremont, France, November 4, 1918. After passing through a heavily bombarded area, Corporal Bateman learned that a soldier of his platoon had been wounded and had fallen in the shelled area. He at once volunteered and went back for him, assisted in bringing him to a place of safety, and later helped to carry him through another shelled area to the first-aid station.
General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Buffalo, NY
BATEMAN, HENRY E.
First Lieutenant, U.S. Army
114th Infantry Regiment, 29th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 12 - 13, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Henry E. Bateman, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Verdun, France, October 12 - 13, 1918. After all the battalion runners had become casualties, Lieutenant Bateman volunteered and carried important messages to the rear through violent artillery and machine-gun fire. The next day this officer went through a wood occupied by enemy machine-gun nests and snipers and established liaison with three companies in an advanced position.
General Orders No. 44, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Easton, MD
BATES, BRET V.
Captain, U.S. Army
139th Ambulance Company, 110th Sanitary Train, 35th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 1, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Bret V. Bates, Captain, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Chaudron Farm, France, October 1, 1918. When the Sanitary detachment, with which he was working, was ordered to fall back under intense artillery and machine-gun fire, Captain Bates (then First Lieutenant), upon his own volition and contrary to the advice of others, refused to leave the wounded men, who had not been evacuated, but remained with them throughout the day, ministering to them under the most violent fire, in utter disregard for his own safety. When night came, he secured litter bearers and succeeded in taking all the wounded to safety.
General Orders 70, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Wheaton, MN
BATES, CHARLES E. H.
Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army
103d Infantry Regiment, 26th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 26, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles E. H. Bates, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Marcheville, France, September 26, 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 No. 46, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Alameda, CA
*BATES, PAUL A.
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company F, 30th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 15 and October 10, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Paul A. Bates, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Crezancy, France, July 15, 1918, and near Cunel, France, October 10, 1918. During a terrific bombardment on the morning of July 15 Sergeant (then Private) Bates carried in and dressed the wounded at great personal risk to himself. On October 10, near Cunel, although fatally wounded, Sergeant Bates continued to command his men in attack on machine guns until the end.
General Orders No. 32, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Williamstown, PA
BATLEY, HAROLD
Private, U.S. Army
Company C, 308th Infantry Regiment, 77th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 24, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Harold Batley, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Badonvilliers, France, June 24, 1918. Private Batley, after two patrols had failed, volunteered and went alone to the grouped combat through the barrage and brought back information of the highest value.
General Orders No. 123, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Lawrence, MA
BATSON, GEORGE WELLS
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company A, 118th Infantry Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 26, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George Wells Batson, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, September 26, 1918. With absolute disregard for his personal safety Corporal Batson went 300 yards beyond the front line, in full view of the enemy and under heavy machine-gun fire, and brought back a wounded soldier.
General Orders No. 35, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Greenville, SC
BATTA, FRANK
Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army
111th Infantry Regiment, 28th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 10, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Frank Batta, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Fismes and Fismette, France, August 10, 1918. By bravely taking an exposed position at great risk to himself, Lieutenant Batta successfully maneuvered his command across a railroad track which was enfiladed by machine-gun and sniper fire. While doing so he was wounded in the neck, yet he fearlessly led his troops in a successful assault. His exceptional courage and initiative inspired his men to a victorious attack.
General Orders No. 126, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Chillicothe, MO
BATTEN, HAROLD A.
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company A, 102d Machine-Gun Battalion, 26th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 26, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Harold A. Batten, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Marcheville, France, September 26, 1918. While the squad to which Corporal Batten belonged was proceeding to its objective all the other members were either killed or wounded. After procuring assistance for the wounded soldiers, he immediately attached himself to another squad of his section and remained on duty with it throughout the day.
General Orders No. 15, W.D., 1919
Home Town: South Boston, MA
BAUERNFEIND, JOHN R.
Private, U.S. Army
Company B, 310th Machine-Gun Battalion, 79th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 5, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John R. Bauernfeind, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Verdun, France, November 5, 1918. With two other soldiers Private Bauernfeind voluntarily left a place of safety, went forward 40 meters under machine-gun fire in plain view of the enemy, and rescued another soldier, who had been blinded by a machine-gun bullet and was helplessly staggering about.
General Orders No. 44, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Baltimore, MD
*BAUGHN, ROBERT O.
First Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company G, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 4, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Robert O. Baughn, First Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action in the Argonne Forest, France, October 4, 1918. During offensive operations, Sergeant Baughn carried important messages across fire-swept territory, continuing with this work until seriously wounded.
General Orders No. 44, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Calhoun, KY
BAXTER, ALBERT F.
Captain, U.S. Army
353d Infantry Regiment, 89th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 1, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Albert F. Baxter, Captain, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action in the Bois-de- Barricourt, France, November 1, 1918. When his company was held up by machine-gun nests on three separate occasions, Captain Baxter moved forward to a position in advance of his leading elements, and, with rifle grenades, put the machine-gun nests out of action. On each of these occasions it was Captain Baxter's act that enabled his company to continue its advance. Throughout the attack his leadership and initiative were largely responsible for the success of his company.
General Orders 95, W.D., 1919
Home Town: San Jose, CA
BAXTER, GEORGE K.
Private First Class, U.S. Army
Company C, 107th Infantry 27th Division
Date of Action: September 29, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George K. Baxter, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Ronssoy, France, September 29, 1918. Private Baxter was a scout for a Lewis gun squad during the attack. After all members of his squad, except the corporal, had been killed he ran over 30 yards, picked up the Lewis gun, and opened fire on a group of 20 of the enemy who were attempting to turn the flank of the platoon. He was exposed to heavy machine-gun fire, but his own fire was so effective that his unit was able to continue the advance.
General Orders No. 16, W.D., 1920
Home Town: Watertown, NY
BAXTER, STUART A.
Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army
26th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 5, July 1, & October 4, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Stuart A. Baxter, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for repeated acts of extraordinary heroism in action near Montdidier, France, June 5; near Soissons, France, July 21; near Verdun, France, October 4, 1918. On June 5 Lieutenant Baxter led a patrol across a heavily-shelled area and established liaison with an adjoining battalion. On July 21, while his platoon was being held up by terrific machine-gun fire, Lieutenant Baxter crawled forward to dress the wounds of his men, and he so encouraged and rallied his men that further advance was made possible. On October 4, though suffering from wounds, he advanced with his company in the face of most destructive fire of machine guns and artillery, until further advance was impossible.
General Orders No. 21, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Detroit, MI
BAXTER, WILLIAM V.
Private, U.S. Army
Medical Detachment, 308th Infantry Regiment, 77th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 8 & 28, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William V. Baxter, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Revillon, France, September 8, and in the Argonne offensive September 28, 1918. On September 8 Private Baxter went to the aid of wounded comrades, despite the deadly fire of rifles and machine guns; and after administering to them in a shell hole, he carried the men, one at a time, to safety. On September 28, after being painfully wounded, he refused to go to the rear until he had rendered first aid to a more seriously wounded comrade.
General Orders No. 35, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Red Hook, NY
BAY, ROLAND W.
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company C, 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 3, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Roland W. Bay, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne-a-Arnes, France, October 3, 1918. Corporal Bay went out 50 yards in front of the line, under heavy machine-gun fire, and brought back a wounded soldier. Later he carried a message 200 yards through a heavy barrage to battalion headquarters. He also volunteered to bring up ammunition under heavy fire, and was wounded while performing that mission.
General Orders No. 46, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Salem, IL
*BAYLY, HARRY E.
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Headquarters Company, 353rd Infantry Regiment, 89th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 22, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Harry E. Bayly, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Remonville, France, October 22, 1918. When the advance was checked by severe machine-gun fire, Sergeant Bayly, who was in charge of a one-pounder section, volunteered to open fire on the nest with a Stokes Mortar. Holding the mortar between his legs, he put it in action immediately and silenced the machine-gun nest, allowing the advance to continue. Sergeant Bayly was killed by shell fire several days later.
General Orders 66, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Topeka, KS
BEACH, WILLIAM B.
Sergeant First Class, U.S. Army
Company C, 4th Engineers, 4th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 6 & 8, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William B. Beach, Sergeant First Class, U.S. Army, for repeated acts of extraordinary heroism in action near St. Thibaut, France, August 6 and 8, 1918. Being a member of a covering detachment sent out to protect a detail which was constructing a bridge over the Vesle River, Sergeant Beach voluntarily left his squad and fought his way alone down the river, in order to locate an enemy machine-gun nest. The flashes from his automatic rifle drew fire from the enemy, and he was forced to jump into the river for protection. Swimming back to his squad, he organized a detail and led it in a successful attack on the hostile position. Two nights later, after this bridge had been destroyed, this soldier, with three others, volunteered to rebuild the bridge. Under continuous fire from the enemy, he swam the river several times, and set the posts for the bridge, thereby making possible the infantry attack on the following morning.
General Orders No. 46, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Kingman, AZ
BEAL, HAROLD V.
Corporal, U.S. Army
Battery A, 13th Field Artillery, 4th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 13, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Harold V. Beal, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Chery-Chartreuve, France, August 13, 1918. Corporal Beal displayed unusual courage in repairing shattered telephone lines during a heavy barrage under direct observation by the enemy. He was repeatedly knocked down by concussion of shells and he was painfully wounded in the shoulder by a bursting shell, but he continued at his work until it was completed without seeking medical aid.
General Orders 89, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Oak Ridge, MO
BEAN, FRANCIS A.
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company A, 107th Infantry Regiment, 27th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 18, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Francis A. Bean, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near St. Souplet, France, October 18, 1918. His company having been stopped by heavy enemy machine-gun fire, Sergeant Bean and two other soldiers worked their way into the enemy position, putting out of action two hostile machine guns. They then proceeded toward a dugout nearby under heavy fire and, upon encountering a German in the act of throwing a grenade at them, Sergeant Bean shot him. Reaching the entrance to the dugout, they forced the surrender of the occupants, who numbered thirty-five, including three officers.
General Orders 70, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Utica, NY
BEAN, RUFUS
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company G, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 11, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Rufus Bean, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Cunel, France, October 11, 1918. Though he had been so severely gassed as to be incapacitated for duty, and was also suffering from a painful rupture, Sergeant Bean remained in command of his platoon, which had been reduced to two squads, and led it under heavy artillery and machine-gun fire in an attack on an enemy machine-gun position, killing the gunners and capturing the gun. With conspicuous bravery he directed the consolidation of the position in the captured trench, under continuous machine-gun and artillery barrage.
General Orders 95, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Poplar Bluff, MO
BEARD, CORNELIUS
Captain, U.S. Army
101st Engineers, 26th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: March 17, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Cornelius Beard, Captain, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at the front near Chavignon, France, March 17, 1918. Captain Beard was knocked down by a shell explosion, which caused him to lose consciousness. Upon regaining consciousness he searched for and found some of his men. During two hours he assisted Sergeant Reed and Corporal Belanger, of his detachment, back to the trenches, part of the time under fire of a German aviator and of German artillery. His energy, self-sacrifice, and spirit throughout the operation were of the highest order.
General Orders No. No. 129, W.D., 1928
Home Town: Boston, MA
BEARD, EDWIN L.
Private, U.S. Army
Company M, 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edwin L. Beard, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action after his platoon was practically wiped out and had been withdrawn near Chateau-Thierry, France, on June 6, 1918. Private Beard continued forward to his objective, and remained throughout the night under heavy fire in hope of keeping the ground gained until reinforcements came up.
General Orders No. 99, W.D., 1918
Home Town: Redfield, SD
*BEASLEY, SHADWORTH O.
Major (Medical Corps), U.S. Army
76th Field Artillery, 3d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 14 - 16,1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Shadworth O. Beasley, Major (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Les Petit, Bordeaux Woods, France, July 14 - 16, 1918. During the entire action Major Beasley braved the danger of continuous shell fire by constantly searching for wounded and administering treatment.
General Orders No. 44, W.D., 1919
Home Town: San Francisco, CA
BEATO, JOHN
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company H, 131st Infantry Regiment, 33d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 9 - 10, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John Beato, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Chipilly Ridge, France, August 9 - 10, 1918. Corporal Beato volunteered and led a patrol of eight men which located an enemy nest, attacked it and brought back forty prisoners, among them two wounded officers. Throughout the fight he showed marked personal bravery and ability in leading ration parties through heavy enemy barrages.
General Orders 71, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Chicago, IL
BEATON, STANLEY
Sergeant, U.S. Army
101st Ambulance Company, 101st Sanitary Train, 26th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 25, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Stanley Beaton, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Wadonville, France, September 25, 1918. Sergeant Beaton established a dressing station outpost under extremely heavy shell fire and cared for his wounded companions in the open under fire from enemy snipers and artillery.
General Orders No. No. 142, W.D., 1918
Home Town: Brookline, MA
*BEATTIE, ARTHUR J.
First Lieutenant, U.S. Army
167th Infantry Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 15, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Arthur J. Beattie, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Landres- et-St. Georges, France, October 15, 1918. Although sick, Lieutenant Beattie refused to relinquish his command and with utter disregard for his own personal danger led his platoon in the attack under heavy enemy machine-gun, artillery, and rifle fire, which resulted in the capture of the objective, thereby setting an example to his men of coolness, outstanding courage, and devotion to duty. During the performance of this brave act Lieutenant Beattie was struck by enemy shell fire and made the supreme sacrifice.
General Orders No. No. 16, W.D., 1929
Home Town: Norwalk, OH
BEATTIE, MORSE N. B.
Private First Class, U.S. Army
Sanitary Detachment, 126th Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 31, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Morse N. B. Beattie, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Cierges, France, July 31, 1918. Voluntarily leaving shelter Private First Class Beattie crossed an open field, subjected to heavy machine-gun and artillery fire, to give first aid to wounded soldiers. His heroic action saved the lives of the wounded men.
General Orders 71, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Kalamazoo, MI
BEATTY, GEORGE S.
Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army
7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 15, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George S. Beatty, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Le Rocq Farm, France, July 15, 1918. Having remained at battalion headquarters, after the relief of his battalion, when the German barrage, preceding the second battle of the Marne opened, Lieutenant Beatty, realizing the gravity of the situation, voluntarily went out through heavy destructive fire on a reconnaissance of the front lines, and obtained information which could not be secured in any other manner. He encouraged the troops by his disregard for personal danger, and gave directions for the defense of the positions. It being necessary for him to remove his gas mask in order to accomplish this mission, he was seriously burned by mustard gas.
General Orders 89, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Clinton, NC
BEATTY, GEORGE W.
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Medical Detachment, 306th Infantry Regiment, 77th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 15, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George W. Beatty, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at St. Juvin, France, September 15, 1918. Sergeant Beatty went forward to dress the wounds of an officer, who could not be brought in because of the exceedingly heavy machine-gun fire, his bravery being instrumental in saving the officer's life. Throughout the entire day this soldier worked tirelessly at the dressing station under heavy shell fire until he was completely exhausted, showing a persistent devotion to duty.
General Orders No. 21, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Denver, CO
BEATY, LESLIE
Private First Class, U.S. Army
Company G, 119th Infantry Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 18, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Leslie Beaty, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Ribeauville, France, October 18, 1918. When enemy machine-gun fire was holding up the advance of the line, Private Beaty carried ammunition forward and aided a comrade to knock an enemy nest out of action and kill a sniper who was inflicting heavy losses on our troops.
General Orders No. 50, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Jamestown, TN
BEAUDETTE, JOSEPH A.
First Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company C, 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 1 and 3-6, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Joseph A. Beaudette, First Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Landres-et-St. Georges, France, November 1 and 3-6, 1918. Single-handed, Sergeant Beaudette attacked and captured a German machine-gun nest, killing with his pistol the seven members of the crew. Two days later, after all the officers of his company had become casualties, he assumed command, and for three days led the company in the advance from Posse to Beaumont, displaying exceptional qualities of courage and leadership during severe fighting.
General Orders No. 126, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Saginaw, MI
*BEAUVAIS, WALTER U.
Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army
131st Infantry Regiment, 33d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 10, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Walter U. Beauvais, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Bois-de-Harville, France, November 10, 1918. In command of the left of the assaulting wave when it was held up by machine-gun fire, Second Lieutenant Beauvais placed himself in an exposed position, where he could command a view of the enemy position, and shot the gunner, thus allowing the resumption of the advance. He exposed himself continually to heavy fire, setting an example of courage and coolness. He was mortally wounded later in the performance of duty.
General Orders 64, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Totenville, NY
BECK, ALBERT
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company D, 30th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 23 - 26, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Albert Beck, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Jaulgonne, France, July 23 - 26, 1918. During the exceptionally heavy bombardment of the enemy from July 23 to 26, Sergeant Beck volunteered and carried messages, after wire communication had been destroyed, and runners wounded by the heavy firing. He also aided in guiding parties in bringing food and ammunition to the front line.
General Orders 64, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Magnet, IN
BECK, CHARLES L.
Private, U.S. Army
Company M, 126th Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 14, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles L. Beck, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Romagne, France, October 14, 1918. In an attack on Cote Dame Marie the 126th Infantry was held up, owing to intense machine-gun fire and grenades. Private Beck volunteered as a member of a combat patrol, which cut through the enemy lines, captured 10 machine guns, killed or captured 15 of the enemy, and forced a large number to surrender, clearing the Cote Dame Marie of the enemy, thus enabling the regiment to continue their advance.
General Orders No. 21, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Westphalia, IN
BECK, JOHN I.
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company F, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 15, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John I. Beck, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Fossoy, France, July 15, 1918. After the remainder of his platoon had become casualties, Corporal Beck, with five other soldiers, succeeded in holding his platoon position against a flank attack by the enemy, inspiring his men by his courage to pour a deadly fire into the ranks of the approaching Germans. Though he was wounded by machine-gun bullet, he refused to leave his post until he was finally ordered to be evacuated.
General Orders 89, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Mclntyre, GA
BECKER, EDWARD
First Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company L, 128th Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 30 and October 8, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edward Becker, First Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Juvigny, France, August 30, 1918, and in the Argonne Forest, France, October 8, 1918. During the attack on Juvigny, when all the officers in his company had been wounded, Sergeant Becker immediately took command of the company and led them in the attack. After the engagement he supervised and assisted in the work of clearing the field of wounded, working under incessant machine-gun and artillery fire. In the Argonne Woods, October 8, when the advance of his organization was held up by cleverly concealed enemy machine guns, Sergeant Becker, with an officer, exposed himself to the enemy fire while reconnoitering the enemy positions. As a result of their observations the company was successfully disposed with only three casualties.
General Orders 98, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Sparta, WI
*BECKER, FRED H.
Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army
Infantry, 5th Regiment (Marines)(Attached), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 18, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Fred H. Becker, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Vierzy, France, July 18, 1918. Lieutenant Becker went forward in advance of his platoon and destroyed a machine-gun nest, thereby preventing the death or injury of many men of his command. His self-sacrificing courage permitted his platoon to advance, but, as he completed the performance of this noble work, he himself was killed.
General Orders No. No. 116, W.D., 1918
Home Town: Waterloo, IA
BECKWITH, BRYAN
Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army
Company F, 119th Infantry Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 25, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Bryan Beckwith, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Ypres, Belgium, August 25, 1918, At imminent peril to his own life, Lieutenant Beckwith (then a sergeant) and two companions extinguished a fire in an ammunition dump caused by a bursting shell, thereby preventing the explosion of the dump and saving the lives of a large number of men who were in the vicinity.
General Orders No. 44, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Fayetteville, NC
BEDOLFE, HAROLD
Sergeant First Class, U.S. Army
Company B, 4th Engineers, 4th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 5, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Harold Bedolfe, Sergeant First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near St. Thibaut, France, August 5, 1918. Sergeant First Class Bedolfe went forward, exposed to intense rifle, machine-gun, and artillery fire, and carried on his back, with the assistance of another soldier, a badly wounded comrade to a shell hole, thus saving the life of the wounded soldier. In the performance of this act Sergeant Bedolfe was severely wounded.
General Orders No. No. 5, W.D., 1920
Home Town: Oakland, CA
BEEBE, LEWIS C.
Captain, U.S. Army
30th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 15, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Lewis C. Beebe, Captain, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Crezancy, France, July 15, 1918. During the terrific artillery bombardment of the German offensive of July 15, 1918, Captain Beebe carried a wounded man 300 yards to a dressing station. In order to maintain the liaison Captain Beebe made repeated trips through the heavy shelling, repairing the wires, and reestablishing communication.
General Orders No. 32, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Eugene, OR
BEEBY, ALBERT E.
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company A, 4th Machine-Gun Battalion, 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 19, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Albert E. Beeby, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Vierzy, France, July 19, 1918. Corporal Beeby voluntarily left the safety of the trench, advanced about 100 yards in the open, under heavy artillery fire, and carried to safety a severely wounded marine.
General Orders No. 15, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Hill City, KS
BEECHER, HARRISON S.
Captain, U.S. Army
347th Machine-Gun Battalion, 91st Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 29, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Harrison S. Beecher, Captain, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Gesnes, France, September 29, 1918. Although suffering from a gunshot wound in the leg, Captain Beecher continued to lead his company in the attack. Later he was again wounded but continued in active command until exhausted and ordered by his superior officer to be evacuated. His fearless conduct and example were an inspiration to his officers and men.
General Orders No. No. 28, W.D., 1921
Home Town: Tacoma, WA
BEERE, DONALD M.
Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army
320th Field Artillery, 82d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 3, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Donald M. Beere, Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Buzancy, France, September 29, 1918. In the face of terrific enemy artillery and machine-gun fire Lieutenant Colonel Beere, accompanied by another officer, voluntarily made his way forward and beyond the advanced infantry lines for a distance of several hundred yards. Upon reaching the advanced infantry lines they separated, but first made plans so that the information obtained might be carried back by either officer. After a very thorough reconnaissance they located the enemy positions and strong points which were holding up the advance. They then successfully returned to our lines and communicated the information to the nearest artillery, which concentrated fire upon the critical points and silenced the enemy resistance, thereby permitting the Infantry to resume.
General Orders No. No. 16, W.D., 1929
Home Town: Golden, CO
BEERS, J. CLYDE
Mechanic, U.S. Army
Company F, 110th Infantry Regiment, 28th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 29, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to J. Clyde Beers, Mechanic, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Sergy, France, July 29, 1918. After an unsuccessful attack on the Bois-de-Grimpettes, Mechanic Beers went out alone in front of our line, in plain view of the enemy, under heavy machine-gun fire from the front and flank, and gathered up the Chauchat rifles and Musette bags of ammunition which had been abandoned by wounded men. He made several trips, distributing the badly needed equipment to the advanced elements of our line.
General Orders No. No. 53, W.D., 1920
Home Town: Indiana, PA
*BEGLEY, WILLIAM
Private, U.S. Army
Company G, 308th Infantry Regiment, 77th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 2 - 6, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William Begley, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Charlevaux, France, October 2 - 6, 1918. When his battalion was surrounded in the Argonne Forest, October 3-7 Private Begley took charge of his squad, after the corporal had been killed and despite the fact that he was wounded in the arm by a machine-gun bullet, encouraged his men through all the attacks of the four days until he was killed October 6.
General Orders 87, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Brooklyn, NY
BEHAN, JAMES P.
Private, U.S. Army
Battery A, 13th Field Artillery, 4th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 13, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James P. Behan, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Chery-Chartreuve, France, August 13, 1918. Private Behan displayed unusual courage in repairing shattered telephone lines during a heavy barrage, under direct observation by the enemy. He was repeatedly knocked down By concussion of shells, and his helmet was smashed by a bursting shell but he continued at his work until it was completed without seeking medical aid.
General Orders 89, W.D., 1919
Home Town: New Orleans, LA
BEHRENDT, AUGUST F.
Captain, U.S. Army
16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 9, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to August F. Behrendt, Captain, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Exermont, France, October 9, 1918. On three different occasions, Captain Behrendt reorganized his command, and, placing himself in the lead, advanced against machine-gun nests, each time accomplishing his mission, despite severe losses. He led a patrol against a nest, which was firing point-blank on his troops, continuing after half his patrol had been killed or wounded, rushing the nest and capturing the gun and crew.
General Orders No. 44, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Kansas City, MO
*BEIFUS, MARTIN
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company M, 308th Infantry Regiment, 77th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 12, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Martin Beifus, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Serval, France, September 12, 1918. During the advance of his platoon Sergeant Beifus went out alone and with a Chauchat rifle and grenades drove the enemy out of a trench which was later occupied by our troops. Mortally wounded, he continued to encourage and direct his men in the work of consolidating the position, refusing to be evacuated till this work had been accomplished.
General Orders No. No. 21, W.D., 1925
Home Town: Brooklyn, NY
BEINLICH, HARRY F.
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company L, 108th Infantry Regiment, 27th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 15, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Harry F. Beinlich, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near St. Souplet, France, October 15, 1918. Accompanied by an officer and three other soldiers, Corporal Beinlich made a reconnaissance of the River La Selle, the journey being made under constant and heavy machine-gun fire. To secure the desired information it was necessary to wade the stream for the entire distance.
General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Elmira, NY
BELANGER, EDWARD A.
Private, U.S. Army
Company F, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 1, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edward A. Belanger, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Vaux, July 1, 1918. Private Belanger bravely attacked eight of the enemy, killing four and capturing four.
General Orders No. 99, W.D., 1918
Home Town: Chicopee Falls, MA
BELEFANT, ABRAHAM
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Headquarters Company, 307th Infantry Regiment, 77th Division, A.E.F.
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