WWI US Army Recipients of the Distinguished Service Cross

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CABLE, ROBERT B.
First Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company M, 117th Infantry Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 7 - 17, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Robert B. Cable, First Sergeant, U.S. Army, for repeated acts of extraordinary heroism in action near Monbrehain and Busigny, France, October 7 - 17, 1918. Leading two platoons of his company, after the officers had become casualties, Sergeant Cable effectively cleared the ground on the right flank of the company of machine-gun nests, capturing two guns. Later in the day he took command of the company, when no officers remained with it, and continued to be in charge for a week, in which time he led his own men in six attacks, inspiring them by his fearlessness. On October 9 he led an attack on the town of Busigny, charging across an open field in the face of heavy machine-gun fire from the houses of the village and clearing the town of the enemy. This gallant soldier was later wounded while leading two platoons against an enemy machine-gun nest.
General Orders No. 46, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Tellico Plains, TN

CADDLE, JAMES
Private, U.S. Army
Company B, 308th Infantry Regiment, 77th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 23 - 25, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James Caddle, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Ville Savoye, France, August 23 - 25, 1918. Private Caddie, a battalion runner, displayed exceptional bravery in carrying numerous messages under heavy artillery fire to the front line positions, crossing the Vesle River and proceeding for more than a kilometer in plain view of the enemy, over terrain which was continually bombarded with gas and high explosive shells.
General Orders 78, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Churchville, NY

*CAGLE, THOMAS G.
Private First Class, U.S. Army
Company L, 117th Infantry Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 7, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Thomas G. Cagle, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Poncheaux, France, October 7, 1918. When part of the line had been halted by heavy fire from three machine-gun nests, Private Cagle and Corporal George W. Spears, armed only with rifles and bayonets, rushed the nearest hostile position, and, of the crew of six, killed three and put the remainder to flight. Being unable to advance on two other guns because of their heavy fire, these two soldiers then opened fire with their rifles and forced the remainder of the crew of approximately 12 to abandon the position, after two of their number had been killed and two wounded. Private Cagle was wounded in this action, but he declined to be evacuated, and shortly afterwards was killed.
General Orders No. No. 14, W.D., 1925
Home Town: Lenoir City, TN

CAHILL, HARRY F.
Captain, U.S. Army
18th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 18 - 22, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Harry F. Cahill, Captain, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 18 - 22, 1918. Captain Cahill was at all times regardless of personal safety and commanded successively a platoon, a company, and a battalion, carrying again and again his command through heavy fire to all assigned objectives by sheer leadership and personal example. With a very small force he successfully organized and held valuable information concerning the enemy positions.
General Orders No. No. 120, W.D., 1918
Home Town: New York, NY

CAHILL, WILLIAM J.
Private, U.S. Army
Company D, 59th Infantry Regiment, 4th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 3 & 9, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William J. Cahill, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Bois-de-la-Cote-Lemont, France, October 3, and the Bois-du-Fays, France, October 9, 1918. On Octobers, while acting in the capacity of company runner, Private Cahill carried messages to two platoons of his company, through a heavy fire of machine guns and snipers. He successfully delivered the messages, after crawling for a distance of 400 yards. On October 9, in company with one other runner, he delivered messages to a platoon which was engaged in combat liaison duty in the Bois-de-Fay, passing through a severe artillery fire while in the execution of this mission.
General Orders No. 46, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Manchester, NH

CAIN, CHARLES
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company D, 165th Infantry Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 15, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles Cain, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Landres- et-St. Georges, France, October 15, 1918. Volunteering for the mission, Corporal Cain exposed himself in the open to heavy shell and machine-gun fire to obtain ammunition for his company, after all on. hand had been exhausted. He made repeated trips over the battlefield to gather ammunition from the bodies of the dead, until his entire company had been supplied.
General Orders 95, W.D., 1919
Home Town: New York, NY

CAIN, JAMES S.
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company C, 5th Machine-Gun Battalion, 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 4 - 6, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James S. Cain, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Medeah Ferme, France, October 4 - 6, 1918. Accompanied by another soldier, Sergeant Cain left the shelter of his trench under heavy shell fire to render assistance to soldiers buried by the explosion of a shell. Shortly after he left cover again to go to the assistance of other members of his section wounded by shell fire. On October 6 he was wounded by machine-gun fire in the performance of his duty.
General Orders No. 27, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Troy, NY

CAIN, LYLE B.
Private, U.S. Army
Company K, 38th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 10, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Lyle B. Cain, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Fismes, France, August 10, 1918. Private Cain, with one other soldier, volunteered and went to the rescue of a wounded man from another regiment and returned through heavy machine-gun and shell fire, bringing the wounded man to his own trench.
General Orders No. 32, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Wenatchie, WA

CAIN, ROBERT S.
Captain, U.S. Army
111th Infantry Regiment, 28th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 11 - 12, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Robert S. Cain, Captain, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action in the Bois-de-Chateau- Diable, west of Fismette, August 11 - 12, 1918. Armed with a Chauchat rifle, Captain Cain personally led the advance elements of the line, driving the enemy before him and clearing the above forest south of the railroad and north of the Vesle River, along the Reims-Rouen road. By personally exposing himself on the railroad, he maintained liaison at great personal risk. In all of this, he displayed sterling qualities of leadership and fearlessness beyond that required to perform the duties of his office.
General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Pittsburgh, PA

CALBI, CARMEN
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company I, 308th Infantry Regiment, 77th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 14, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Carmen Calbi, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Grand Pre, France, October 14, 1918. Sergeant Calbi, with two others, made a flank attack upon an enemy machine-gun nest. He rushed through enemy machine-gun fire and captured the gun.
General Orders No. No. 27, W.D., 1920
Home Town: New York, NY

*CALDEIRA, JOSEPH R.
Private, U.S. Army
Medical Detachment, 30th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 9, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Joseph R. Caldeira, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action in Bois-de-Cunel, near Madeline Farm, France, October 9, 1918. Subjected to heavy shell, machine gun, and rifle fire, Private Caldeira displayed exceptional courage in evacuating wounded from the front line to battalion aid station, which he continued until instantly killed by a shell.
General Orders No. No. 49, W.D., 1922
Home Town: Hayward, CA

CALDWELL, EDGAR N.
Major, U.S. Army
16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 12, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edgar N. Caldwell, Major, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near St. Mihiel, France, September 12, 1918. When his company met with enemy machine-gun fire of such intensity that the success of the operation was threatened, Major Caldwell (then Captain) disregarding personal danger, walked up and down the front line, designating targets to his men and encouraging them. He then led an automatic rifle squad, proceeding two hundred yards ahead of the line, and captured an enemy machine gun.
General Orders 66, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Fort Atkinson, WI

CALDWELL, GEORGE S.
Private, U.S. Army
Company G, 28th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 18, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George S. Caldwell, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 18, 1918. In order to stop artillery fire which was causing heavy losses in our ranks, Private Caldwell, with another soldier, rushed 300 yards to the front attacked a machine-gun strong point and a 77-millimeter artillery gun, captured the position and the gun, killed 2 and captured 13 of the enemy.
General Orders No. No. 145, W.D., 1918
Home Town: McKeesport, PA

CALDWELL, GEORGE W.
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Medical Detachment, 76th Field Artillery, 3d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 15, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George W. Caldwell, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near la Trinite Ferme, France, July 15, 1918. Although suffering from a severe gassing, received after his mask had been shot away by the fragment of a shell, Sergeant Caldwell continued through the heavy shelling to administer aid to the wounded.
General Orders No. 44, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Lake George, NY

*CALHOUN, GROVER W.
Private, U.S. Army
Company B, 3d Machine-Gun Battalion, 1st Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 19, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Grover W. Calhoun, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 19, 1918. Private Calhoun distinguished himself by exceptional coolness and heroic handling of his gun. While under intense fire he inflicted heavy casualties on the enemy, thereby materially aiding the advance, and was killed on July 19, 1918, while seeking an advantageous position during the advance of that date.
General Orders No. 99, W.D., 1918
Home Town: Morgan, GA

CALLAHAN, WILLIAM
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company E, 308th Infantry Regiment, 77th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 9, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William Callahan, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Revillon, France, September 9, 1918. In order to clean out an enemy machine-gun nest which was holding up the advance of his company Sergeant Callahan volunteered and, with an officer crawled through the enemy wire into his lines, killed two of the enemy; and, although their position was discovered and the area was swept by machine-gun fire, he remained with the officer, killed an enemy machine gunner, and drove another away with his gun, and finally returned with information concerning enemy positions.
General Orders No. 35, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Elmhurst, NY

CALLARD, ARTHUR
Private, U.S. Army
Company A, 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 3, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Arthur Callard, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne- a-Arnes, France, October 3, 1918. While on duty as a company runner Private Callard carried a message through two barrages to regimental commanders. a wide front under intense bombardment and against the pressure of enemy infantry
General Orders No. 13, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Fall River, MA

CALLEN, NATHANIEL ERNEST
Major, U.S. Army
117th Infantry Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 17, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Nathaniel Ernest Callen, Major, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Molain, France, October 17, 1918. While leading his battalion into advanced positions, Major Callen made personal reconnaissance of the territory ahead of his troops in order to locate strongly held machine-gun nests, which were holding up the advance of his battalion. On several occasions he personally superintended the cleaning out of machine- gun nests. Throughout the engagement he was subjected to continuous machine-gun, sniper, trench mortar, and artillery fire, but continued his work, setting an excellent example of courage and bravery.
General Orders No. 35, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Athens, TN

*CALLEWAERT, ALBERIS
Private, U.S. Army
Headquarters Company, 58th Infantry Regiment, 4th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 18, August 4, & September 28, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Alberis Callewaert, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Chezy, France, July 18, 1918, near La-Pre Farm, August 4, 1918; and near Bois-de-Fays, September 28, 1918. Facing heavy fire, Private Callewaert carried ammunition from regimental headquarters to the companies of the assaulting battalion, returning with prisoners. In a later engagement, he carried and laid wire while under heavy fire from snipers, machine- guns and artillery, thus maintaining telephonic communication with the front line companies. Subsequently, while endeavoring to establish telephonic communications, he was killed while carrying wire across ground swept by machine guns and artillery.
General Orders 64, W.D., 1919
Home Town: St. Paul, MN

CALVIN, HARRY LESLIE
Captain, U.S. Army
12th Field Artillery, 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 21, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Harry Leslie Calvin, Captain, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Tigny, France, July 21, 1918. With utter disregard for personal danger, Captain Calvin passed for 200 yards under intense artillery and machine-gun fire to rescue a wounded officer. Finding the wounded officer could only be moved on a stretcher, he placed him in a shell hole and started back for one. He was severely wounded in the head, falling unconscious. Recovering a half hour later, he tried to go back to rescue the wounded officer, but again fell senseless.
General Orders 87, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Brooklyn, NY

CAMELL, HARVEY E.
Private, U.S. Army
Company M, 132d Infantry Regiment, 33d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 10, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Harvey E. Camell, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Breuilles, France, October 10, 1918. After seeing several other runners fail in the attempt to get through the barrage, Private Camill volunteered and carried a message through the violent barrage to his battalion commander. During the entire action of October 6-13, he performed most valiant service in maintaining liaison between his company and battalion headquarters.
General Orders No. 32, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Cohasett, MN

CAMERON, CHARLES
Private First Class, U.S. Army
Company B, 3d Machine-Gun Battalion, 1st Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 19, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles Cameron, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 19, 1918. When the Infantry of which Private Cameron was a part was held up by a trench occupied by Germans near Soissons, Private Cameron voluntarily ran around the trench to its rear, shot and killed one of the enemy, and captured the remainder.
General Orders No. 99, W.D., 1918
Home Town: Youngstown, OH

CAMPBELL, ALEXANDER
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company I, 309th Infantry Regiment, 78th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 23, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Alexander Campbell, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Rembercourt, France, September 23, 1918. A shell landed in an observation post occupied by Sergeant Campbell and two other soldiers, seriously wounding all three. Though he himself had been struck in seven places, this soldier placed both his companions under shelter and then walked through the barrage to company headquarters where he sent stretcher bearers to the assistance of his wounded comrades, before securing first aid for himself.
General Orders 71, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Lockport, NY

*CAMPBELL, GEORGE A.
Captain, U.S. Army
18th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 12, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George A. Campbell, Captain, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near St. Mihiel, France, September 12, 1918. Captain Campbell displayed exceptional bravery, when, with three men, he preceded his battalion into Le Jolie Bois and captured three machine guns and 20 prisoners which had been maintaining a heavy fire upon our lines.
General Orders No. 44, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Woburn, MA

CAMPBELL, HARRY W.
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company A, 7th Engineers, 5th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 14, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Harry W. Campbell, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Romagne, France, October 14, 1918. Sergeant Campbell, on patrol with two other soldiers, captured a machine gun and 13 prisoners, killing two others who tried to escape.
General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919
Home Town: New York, NY

CAMPBELL, JAMES E.
Private First Class, U.S. Army
Company K, 311th Infantry Regiment, 78th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 1, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James E. Campbell, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Grand Pre, France, November 1, 1918. After all the regular company runners had become casualties, Private Campbell volunteered as a runner, carrying a call for reinforcements through the enemy barrage and guiding the reinforcing troops back to his company. He then aided in first-aid work until his company was relieved.
General Orders No. 35, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Oswego, NY

CAMPBELL, JOHN A.
Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army
9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 3, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John A. Campbell, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Blanc Mont Ridge, France, October 3, 1918. While in an advanced position flanked by machine guns and under heavy artillery fire, Lieutenant Campbell carried a message to regimental headquarters by the shortest and most direct route, woods occupied by the enemy.
General Orders No. 21, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Brooklyn, NY

CAMPBELL, MARTIN H.
Band Sergeant, U.S. Army
Headquarters Company, 4th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 24, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Martin H. Campbell, Band Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Le Channel, France, July 24, 1918. Sergeant Campbell, frequently requested and was granted permission to render aid to the wounded. Making his way into an open field, swept by a withering machine-gun fire, he rendered first-aid to many of the wounded. While performing this highly meritorious work, he himself was wounded by grenade fire.
General Orders 64, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Flint, MI

CAMPBELL, ROBERT L.
First Lieutenant, U.S. Army
368th Infantry Regiment, 92d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 27, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Robert L. Campbell, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Binarville, France, September 27, 1918. In the afternoon of September 27 Lieutenant Campbell saw a runner fall wounded in the middle of a field swept by heavy machine-gun fire. At imminent peril to his own life, and in full view of the enemy, he crossed the field and carried the wounded soldier to shelter.
General Orders No. 27, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Greensboro, NC

CAMPBELL, WILLIS M.
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company B, 59th Infantry Regiment, 4th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 29, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Willis M. Campbell, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Brieulles-sur-Meuse, France, September 29, 1918. Sergeant Campbell made his way forward in the face of annihilating fire to the aid of a wounded comrade who was lying exposed to this great hazard and carried him across an open field to safety.
General Orders No. 50, W.D., 1919
Home Town: New Castle, PA

CAMPITELLI, DONATO
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company L, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 21, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Donato Campitelli, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action on Hill 299, France, October 21, 1918. Shortly after the attack started Corporal Campitelli discovered a machine gun to his left. He worked his way toward it and without aid captured it with its crew and garrison of fourteen men.
General Orders No. No. 30, W.D., 1920
Home Town: Gibbstown, NJ

CANAVAN, PATRICK
Private, U.S. Army
Medical Detachment, 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 3 - 9, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Patrick Canavan, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne-a-Arnes, France, October 3 - 9, 1918. Private Canavan gave aid to the wounded under severe shell and machine-gun fire, and was wounded twice before he left the field. He refused the aid of stretcher bearers and walked alone to the ambulance station.
General Orders No. 35, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Campello, MA

CANNON, CLARENCE F.
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company L, 117th Infantry Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 7, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Clarence F. Cannon, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Ponchaux, France, October 7, 1918. After being severely wounded by machine-gun fire Sergeant Cannon continued to lead his platoon in attack until he was ordered to the rear by his commanding officer.
General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Lenour City, TN

CAPEN, RALPH A.
First Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company A, 311th Machine-Gun Battalion, 79th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 29 - October 1,1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Ralph A. Capen, First Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Montfaucon, France, September 29 - October 1, 1918. On September 29 Sergeant Capen voluntarily left his place of safety and rescued a wounded comrade and brought him to a place of shelter. On October 1 he volunteered to assist in carrying rations to his company, making repeated trips through heavy artillery fire, and each time successfully accomplished his mission.
General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Mattoon, IL

CAPEZIO, JOHN
Private, U.S. Army
Company D, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 4, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John Capezio, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Beaumont, France, November 4, 1918. In the face of heavy machine-gun and shell fire, Private Capezio led a squad in a flank attack on an enemy machine-gun nest, which was holding his company and endangering the success of its mission. Through his coolness and bravery under fire, the enemy machine guns and the entire crew was captured.
General Orders 78, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Newark, NJ

CAPPADOCIA, LOUIS
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company F, 38th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 15, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Louis Cappadocia, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Moulins, France, July 15, 1918. Sergeant Cappadocia led his platoon successfully against enemy machine guns that were harassing the company from the flank. After being wounded in the chin by a machine-gun bullet he refused to be evacuated and went forward with his platoon in the counterattack.
General Orders No. No. 19, W.D., 1920
Home Town: New York, NY

CAPPEL, MARVIN
Captain (Medical Corps), U.S. Army
9th Infantry (Attached), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 3, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Marvin Cappel, Captain (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Medeah Farm, France, October 3, 1918. Captain Cappel visited the front line continually, both night and day, supervising the evacuation of the wounded, personally directing the work of the stretcher bearers, and on several occasions, when the fighting was most severe, ran forward, under intense artillery and machine-gun fire, and personally gave first-aid and carried in the wounded.
General Orders No. 21, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Alexandria, LA

CAPPS, ELIJAH A.
Private, U.S. Army
Company G, 120th Infantry Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 29, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Elijah A. Capps, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, September 29, 1918. In face of heavy machine-gun fire, Private Capps, with two other soldiers, attacked and put out of action an enemy machine-gun post, capturing a German officer and three soldiers.
General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Princeton, NC

CAPWELL, ANDREW W.
Private First Class, U.S. Army
Company C, 103d Machine-Gun Battalion, 26th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 19, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Andrew W. Capwell, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action in the Bois de la Brigade de Marines (Bois-de-Belleau), France, July 19, 1918. Private Capwell made 19 trips from the wood across a field swept by heavy machine-gun fire, carrying to shelter 18 soldiers and one officer, who had been wounded. He himself was wounded next morning by a shell-shocked soldier whom he was trying to aid.
General Orders 87, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Chepachet, RI

CARAGEORGE, SOCRATES
Corporal, U.S. Army
4th Machine-Gun Battalion, 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 19, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Socrates Carageorge, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Vierzy, July 19, 1918. Corporal Carageorge voluntarily left shelter and went three hundred yards across an open field through a heavy barrage and procured signal rockets with which he successfully directed the fire of our artillery.
General Orders No. 99, W.D., 1918
Home Town: Philadelphia, PA

CARBAUGH, CHARLES F.
Private, U.S. Army
Company F, 47th Infantry Regiment, 4th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 9, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles F. Carbaugh, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action southeast of Bazoches, France, October 9, 1918. Private Carbaugh was sent as a runner to direct a platoon of his company to assemble and return to its position. He displayed unusual leadership in performing his mission by himself, taking command of the disorganized unit, getting it well in hand, and leading it back under a hostile shelling without losses and without confusion.
General Orders No. 21, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Stephens City, VA

*CARDER, CYRIL
Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army
Company D, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 21, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Cyril Carder, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 21, 1918. Having been wounded in the back and arm, Lieutenant Carder refused to be evacuated, but continued to lead his platoon forward in the face of intense machine-gun fire, repeatedly exposing himself, with total disregard for personal safety, until he was killed by machine-gun fire.
General Orders 89, W.D., 1919
Home Town: New York, NY

CARDWELL, HENRY WARREN
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company D, 117th Infantry Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 17, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Henry Warren Cardwell, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Molain, France, October 17, 1918. Having been separated from their company in a smoke barrage, Corporal Cardwell and Private Lee found themselves face to face with a party of the enemy. Private Lee brought his automatic rifle to his shoulder and attempted to fire, but the gun was jammed and would not shoot. Seeing themselves covered by the gun and not knowing its condition, the Germans threw up their hands, and while Private Lee kept the rifle at his shoulder Corporal Cardwell rounded up the Germans and disarmed them. Their ruse resulted in the capture of 12 of the enemy, comprising 3 machine-gun crews.
General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Normandy, TN

CARDWELL, MARION H.
First Lieutenant, U.S. Army
58th Infantry Regiment, 4th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 18, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Marion H. Cardwell, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Chevillon, France, July 18, 1918. After his company had failed in an attack on Hill 208 with the loss of two officers and sixty-five men, Lieutenant Cardwell reorganized the remaining men of his organization and personally led them in a second attack on the same objective. The advance was made in the face of heavy machine-gun and trench mortar fire, but due to the example and individual bravery of Lieutenant Cardwell, the objective was taken and held.
General Orders No. No. 10, W.D., 1920
Home Town: Dayton, OH

CAREY, EDDIE
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company H, 103d Infantry Regiment, 26th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 12, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Eddie Carey, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Bois-de-St. Remy, France, September 12, 1918. When his platoon was forced to halt by enemy machine-gun fire, Corporal Carey crawled forward with an automatic rifle under machine-gun fire, opened fire on the enemy's position, killed two of the Germans, and captured the gun.
General Orders No. 26, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Waterville, ME

CARGIN, GEORGE I.
Private, U.S. Army
Company D, 107th Infantry Regiment, 27th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 29, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George I. Cargin, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Ronssoy, France, September 29, 1918. During the operations against the Hindenburg line, Private Cargin, with four other soldiers, left shelter and went forward into an open field, under heavy shell and machine-gun fire, and succeeded in bandaging and carrying back to our lines two wounded comrades.
General Orders No. 20, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Stalker, PA

*CARKENER, STUART
Corporal, U.S. Army
Headquarters Company, 76th Field Artillery, 3d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 31, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Stuart Carkener, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Roncheres, France, July 31, 1918. Despite the fierce shelling to which he was subjected, Corporal Carkener remained at his forward observation post for many hours, until killed by enemy shell fire.
General Orders No. No. 14, W.D., 1925
Home Town: Kansas City, MO

CARLEY, VICTOR A.
Private, U.S. Army
Company D, 361st Infantry Regiment, 91st Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 3, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Victor A. Carley, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Gesnes, France, October 3, 1918. Private Carley voluntarily and unhesitatingly left shelter under heavy shell fire and, without thought of personal danger, rendered first aid and carried a wounded comrade to a place of safety.
General Orders No. 20, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Seattle, WA

CARLISLE, ROBERT GUNN
Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army
308th Infantry Regiment, 77th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 14, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Robert Gunn Carlisle, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near St. Juvin, France, October 1, 1918. After his platoon had suffered very heavy casualties Lieutenant Carlisle led a group of eight men on a reconnaissance along the Aire River. Encountering enemy machine-gun fire, he gallantly led his group in the attack and completely silenced the enemy fire. Due, in part, to his heroism, his organization was able to cross the Aire River on the following day.
General Orders No. No. 3, W.D., 1921
Home Town: Aberdeen, MS

CARLISLE, THOMAS W.
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company D, 119th Infantry Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 29 & October 12, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Thomas W. Carlisle, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, September 29, 1918; and near St. Souplet, France, October 12, 1918. Sergeant Carlisle volunteered with two comrades and went in advance of our lines, under heavy machine-gun fire, and rescued a wounded soldier. Later, when his platoon had been reduced to four men, he inspired them by his personal courage to hold their position till reinforcements arrived.
General Orders 81, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Goldsboro, NC

CARLSON, CHARLES G.
Private, U.S. Army
Headquarters Company, 129th Infantry Regiment, 33d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 17, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles G. Carlson, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Consenvoye, France, October 17, 1918. Though he was seriously wounded, Private Carlson succeeded in reaching his destination with an important message, his route being under heavy shell fire, through ravines filled with gas.
General Orders 64, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Chicago, IL

CARLSON, EARNEST A.
Corporal, U.S. Army
4th Regimental Section - Company C, 9th Field Battalion (Signal Corps), 5th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 22, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Earnest A. Carlson, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action in the Bois-de-Rappes, France, October 22, 1918. Although he was almost exhausted from gas and fatigue, Corporal Carlson remained on duty throughout the day and night, laying telephone lines from the regimental relay station to the front lines through heavy barrage fire from artillery and machine guns.
General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Houston, TX

CARLSON, EMIL
Private First Class, U.S. Army
Company A, 128th Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 1 & October 14, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Emil Carlson, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for repeated acts of extraordinary heroism in action near Cierges, France, August 1, 1918; and near Gesnes, France, October 14, 1918. During an attack near Cierges, Private Carlson, assisted by two comrades, repeatedly exposed himself to enemy machine-gun and artillery fire, in order to assist the wounded to the first-aid station. On October 14, in the Meuse-Argonne offensive, when the advance of his company was held up by enemy machine-gun fire, he advanced in attacking a machine-gun nest, until all the members of the squad were killed except himself. He then pushed on alone and killed one of the enemy. His rifle becoming jammed and useless, he continued to advance and succeeded in capturing the two guns, together with the crew, consisting of eight men.
General Orders 95, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Merrillan, WI

CARLSON, GUSTUS H.
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company B, 104th Infantry Regiment, 26th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 15, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Gustus H. Carlson, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Verdun, France, October 15, 1918. Sergeant Carlson showed extraordinary courage and bravery in going beyond our front line under heavy machine-gun fire and bringing back two wounded comrades.
General Orders No. No. 17, W.D., 1924
Home Town: Framingham, MA

CARLSON, SWEN
Private, U.S. Army
Company M, 131st Infantry Regiment, 33d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 26, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Swen Carlson, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action in Meuse-Argonne, France, September 26, 1918. On his own initiative, Private Carlson crawled out with three other soldiers across an open field for two hundred yards, subject the while to intense artillery and machine-gun fire, to flank three machine-gun emplacements, which were holding up the advance. With his comrades Private Carlson killed seven of the enemy and captured twenty-three prisoners.
General Orders 71, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Chicago, IL

CARLSON, WALTER C.
Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army
117th Infantry Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 9 & 17, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Walter C. Carlson, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Geneve, France, October 9, 1918. Remaining on duty after being wounded in the shoulder by a shell fragment, Lieutenant Carlson aided the advance of his battalion by leading his platoon in flanking attacks on machine-gun nests. He advanced with his men for 400 yards across a field heavily swept by machine-gun fire to a railroad embankment and held the position for more than an hour; reinforcements were prevented from reaching him by the intense fire. By his courage and determination in maintaining this position he protected the flank of his battalion and made possible its further advance. On October 17, near La Selle River, this officer was knocked down and wounded by a bursting shell; when he recovered he moved forward with his platoon until weakness compelled his evacuation.
General Orders No. No. 133, W.D., 1918
Home Town: Chicago, IL

CARNAHAN, HARRY F.
Private, U.S. Army
Company M, 111th Infantry Regiment, 28th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 11, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Harry F. Carnahan, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Fismette, France, August 11, 1918. Although the bridge crossing the Vesle was being heavily shelled and many men were killed in attempting to cross it, Private Carnahan made repeated trips, each time carrying a badly wounded man. He was finally wounded, but refused evacuation, volunteering for duty the following day and providing medical attention for his wounded comrades by venturing across the bridge through the murderous fire.
General Orders No. 50, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Birdville, PA

CARNER, FRANK W.
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company E, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 7, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Frank W. Carner, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action south of Sedan, France, November 7, 1918. Although wounded, Corporal Carner refused to be evacuated and continued to lead his squad forward. Finding another squad without a leader, he combined it with his own, led them both to the attack under heavy fire, and succeeded in driving the enemy from a strong position. His action enabled his company to advance to its objective.
General Orders No. 68, W.D., 1920
Home Town: Cleveland, OH

CARNEY, THOMAS J.
Corporal, U.S. Army
Machine-Gun Company, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 18 - 22, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Thomas J. Carney, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action south of Soissons, France, July 18 to 22, 1918. After his platoon commander and platoon sergeant had both been wounded, Corporal Carney took command of the platoon, reorganized it under heavy fire, and successfully led the attack of his platoon on all objectives. This noncommissioned officer had previously performed gallant service while commanding a machine-gun section during a heavy enemy bombardment at Cantigny, France, May 28, 1918.
General Orders No. No. 55, W.D., 1920
Home Town: Brooklyn, NY

*CARPENTER, FRANK B.
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company C, 307th Infantry Regiment, 77th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 5, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Frank B. Carpenter, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Moulin de Charlevaux, France, October 5, 1918. While advancing with his platoon in the Argonne Fewest, Corporal Carpenter located a machine-gun sniper who was directing fire on his squad. Ordering his men to take cover, he drew the sniper's attention to himself by fire from his rifle. His gallant efforts prevented heavy casualties among his squad, but he himself was killed.
General Orders No. 44, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Lockport, NY

*CARPENTER, JAMES B.
Private, U.S. Army
Company H, 47th Infantry Regiment, 4th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 9, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James B. Carpenter, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Bazoches, France, August 9, 1918. Private Carpenter responded to a call for volunteers to destroy a hostile machine gun, the approach to which was covered by fire from three other machine guns. With seven other soldiers he went forward and skillfully and boldly accomplished the mission. This courageous soldier has since been killed in action.
General Orders No. 21, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Avant, OK

CARPENTIER, GEORGE R.
First Lieutenant (Chaplain), U.S. Army
166th Infantry Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 7, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George R. Carpentier, First Lieutenant (Chaplain), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Cheveuges, France, November 7, 1918. Volunteering for the service, Chaplain Carpentier accompanied a patrol as interpreter, and later, when our troops encountered stubborn resistance and sustained heavy casualties, he established a dressing station, and, under heavy shell fire, administered to the wounded and dying, continuing this service after he himself had been wounded twice.
General Orders No. 126, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Washington, DC

CARR, JOHN M.
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Machine-Gun Company, 117th Infantry Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 8, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John M. Carr, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Montbrehain, France, October 8, 1918. While leading his section upon a hostile machine- gun nest Sergeant Carr fell mortally wounded, but he inspired his men by urging them on and giving detailed instructions to the soldier whom he placed in command to succeed himself.
General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Knoxville, TN

CARR, WARNER W.
Major, U.S. Army
9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 30, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Warner W. Carr, Major, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Vaux, France, June 30, 1918. Preparatory to an attack upon Vaux, and in broad daylight, Major Carr voluntarily crawled out into No Man�s Land to a point close to the enemy lines, remaining there several hours under fire from machine guns and snipers, while he made sketches of the town and the defenses. The information he obtained was of the utmost importance in planning the attack which was made the following day with marked success.
General Orders No. 7, W.D., 1925
Home Town: Fowler, IN

CARRIER, WILLIAM H.
First Lieutenant, U.S. Army
9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 5, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William H. Carrier, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Tuilerie Farm, France, November 5, 1918. While on his way to investigate the situation on the flank of his battalion, he received word that the flank company was hard pressed and without officers. He fearlessly made his way across an open field swept by continuous machine-gun fire, and although four guides were hit and his own clothing pierced, reached the company and saved the situation.
General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Glastonbury, CT

*CARRIGAN, ALFRED H.
First Lieutenant, U.S. Army
142d Infantry Regiment, 36th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 8, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Alfred H. Carrigan, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne, France, October 8, 1918. After he had led his men through the wire and obtained cover, Lieutenant Carrigan saw one of his men wounded and entangled in the wire. He left cover under heavy fire to bring this man to safety. As he was helping him out of the wire he was shot in the neck by a machine-gun bullet.
General Orders No. 20, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Wichita Falls, TX

CARROLE, ALICK
Private First Class, U.S. Army
Company D, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 9, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Alick Carrole, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action in the Argonne Forest, France, October 9, 1918. While his platoon was being seriously menaced by hostile machine-gun fire, Private Carrole, the only survivor of his squad, crawled forward, and with his rifle, killed two gunners and captured the remaining six men. His act enabled the further advance of his platoon.
General Orders No. 46, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Watertown, MA

CARROLL, CLARENCE E.
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company E, 52d Infantry Regiment, 6th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 28, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Clarence E. Carroll, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Ampiersbach, France, September 28, 1918. Although badly wounded, Corporal Carroll continued in action against an attempted raid by the enemy until he was blinded by the explosion of a hand grenade. His determination was evidenced by the remark, "I can't see, you give it to them, " which he made when passing his rifle to a sergeant of his company.
General Orders No. 32, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Winnsboro, LA

CARROLL, DANIEL B.
First Lieutenant, U.S. Army
364th Infantry Regiment, 91st Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 26 - 28, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Daniel B. Carroll, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Bois-de-Cheppy, France, September 28, 1918. Although wounded in the arm in the attack of September 26, Lieutenant Carroll gallantly led his platoon forward, under heavy artillery and machine-gun fire, through the Bois-de-Cheppy. Later, while leading his platoon in an attack near Neuve Grange Farm, he continued on until severely wounded a second time.
General Orders No. No. 39, W.D., 1920
Home Town: Santa Cruz, CA

CARROLL, GEORGE A.
Corporal, U.S. Army
Machine-Gun Company, 326th Infantry Regiment, 82d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 11, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George A. Carroll, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near St. Juvin, France, October 11, 1918. Seeing an officer lying wounded, and unable to return, Corporal Carrroll went forth in full view of the enemy and under terrific machine- gun and shell fire, assisted the officer to safety. He returned to his post and helped in the operation of his gun until ordered to withdraw.
General Orders 81, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Rock Island, IL

CARROLL, PATRICK J.
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company F, 306th Infantry Regiment, 77th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 15, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Patrick J. Carroll, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Bazouches, France, August 15, 1918. Corporal Carroll led a patrol of five men to the rescue of his company commander, who was lying concealed within twenty yards of an enemy's machine-gun nest. He advanced through the intense machine-gun fire to the enemy's position, and, although wounded in nine places, returned to our lines with important information.
General Orders 81, W.D., 1919
Home Town: New York, NY

CARROLL, ROBERT E.
Sergeant, U.S. Army
26th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 19, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Robert E. Carroll, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 19, 1918. His platoon having been held up by machine-gun fire from an enemy dugout near Soissons, Sergeant Carroll crawled to the door of the dugout, killed the crew, and captured the gun.
General Orders No. No. 132, W.D., 1918
Home Town: Cedartown, GA

*CARROLL, THOMAS A.
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company F, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 3, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Thomas A. Carroll, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Cantigny, France, on or about June 3, 1918. While a member of a patrol which was rushed by a greatly superior hostile patrol, Sergeant Carroll opened fire on the enemy at 15 yards, and although severely wounded displayed marked courage in covering the retirement of his patrol.
General Orders No. No. 129, W.D., 1918
Home Town: Cincinnati, OH

CARROLL, THOMAS P.
Private First Class, U.S. Army
Company D, 312th Infantry Regiment, 78th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 18, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Thomas P. Carroll, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Grand Pre, France, October 18, 1918. Accompanying a patrol, Private Carroll voluntarily advanced in the face of annihilating machine-gun fire, in attacking a machine-gun nest which was halting the progress of his platoon. He forced the enemy to retreat, and then captured the gun.
General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919
Home Town: New York, NY

CARROLL, TROY C.
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company A, 301st Battalion, Tank Corps, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 8, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Troy C. Carroll, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Brancourt, France, October 8, 1918. Corporal Carroll was a gunner in a tank which was struck four times by shells, which killed or wounded the entire crew. Disregarding his own wounds in the back and leg, he walked 3 miles to secure assistance, guided stretcher bearers back to the disabled tank and assisted in evacuating the wounded until he was completely exhausted.
General Orders No. 32, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Elkhart, IN

CARROLL, WILLIAM M., JR.
Captain, U.S. Army
315th Infantry Regiment, 79th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 29, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William M. Carroll, Jr., Captain, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Nantilois, France, September 29, 1918. Captain Carroll with a sergeant of his company outflanked a machine-gun nest which was holding up their advance, shot one German noncommissioned officer who tried to escape, and captured two prisoners, the other occupants fleeing. The reduction of this machine-gun nest made it possible for the flank of the battalion to advance.
General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Rutherford, NJ

CARRY, CHAMP
Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army
18th Field Artillery, 3d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 11, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Champ Carry, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Fismes, France, August 11, 1918. During heavy shelling by the enemy Lieutenant Carry voluntarily went forward into a shell-swept area in front of the battery position to assist in bringing back a severely wounded man. Lieutenant Carry, assisted by another officer and an enlisted man, carried the wounded man under heavy fire to a place of comparative safety, from where he was evacuated to the rear. The utter disregard for his own personal safety displayed by Lieutenant Carry was an inspiration to the entire command.
General Orders No. No. 22, W.D., 1929
Home Town: Chicago, IL

*CARSON, BEN C.
Mechanic, U.S. Army
Machine-Gun Company, 322d Infantry Regiment, 81st Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 9, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Ben C. Carson, Mechanic, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Moranville, France, November 9, 1918. Although suffering acutely from a wound, Mechanic Carson continued with the advance and, after setting up his gun, preparing to open fire, he received a second wound, which caused his death.
General Orders No. 32, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Seattle, WA

*CARSON, JOSEPH C.
Sergeant, 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 Joseph C. Carson, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Les Huit, Chemins, France, September 26, 1918. Sergeant Carson, with two other men, 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 had successfully silenced its fire when he was killed by the fire of other enemy machine guns.
General Orders No. 72, W.D., 1920
Home Town: Tulsa, OK

CARSON, LESTER
Private, U.S. Army
Company L, 111th Infantry Regiment, 28th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 11, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Lester Carson, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Fismette, France, August 11, 1918. After a runner had been killed trying to carry a message from Fismette to Fismes, Private Carson volunteered and successfully delivered a duplicate message over the same route through heavy artillery and machine-gun fire.
General Orders No. 99, W.D., 1918
Home Town: Clearfield, PA

*CARTER, BUCK A.
Private, U.S. Army
Company H, 119th Infantry Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 29, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Buck A. Carter, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, September 29, 1918. Wounded in the hand, Private Carter continued in the advance, operating his Lewis gun effectively. He aided in the capture of two enemy machine-gun posts, inspiring those serving with him by his personal fortitude. He was killed later in the performance of his duty.
General Orders 87, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Ingold, NC

*CARTER, CARL C.
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company A, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 21, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Carl C. Carter, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action in Belleau Wood, France, June 21, 1918. Sergeant Carter fearlessly led his platoon in an attack until shot down by machine-gun bullet, after which he rose to his feet and urged his men forward and then fell dead.
General Orders No. No. 16, W.D., 1920
Home Town: Fresno, CA

CARTER, CARL H.
Private, U.S. Army
Company C, 56th Infantry Regiment, 7th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 9 - November 11, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Carl H. Carter, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Rembercourt, France, October 9 - November 11, 1918. As a battalion runner, Private Carter worked unceasingly without regard of personal safety, carrying messages night and day under fire from enemy artillery and machine guns.
General Orders No. 133, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Claremore, OK

*CARTER, CLARY
Private, U.S. Army
Company H, 38th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 15, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Clary Carter, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Mezy, France, July 15, 1918. Private Carter held a post where the Germans made repeated attempts to cross the River Marne in boats. He continued to fire his automatic rifle into the boatloads of Germans, after being wounded, until killed at his post.
General Orders No. No. 21, W.D., 1925
Home Town: Naulakla, VA

CARTER, EDWARD J.
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company I, 308th Infantry Regiment, 77th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 14, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edward J. Carter, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Grand Pre, France, October 14, 1918. When his company was halted by machine-gun fire, which threatened to wipe out the entire company, Sergeant Carter led a patrol and charged the nest, and was successful not only in cleaning out the stronghold, but in enabling his company to command a more favorable position.
General Orders No. 35, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Binghamton, NY

CARTER, ELIOT A.
Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army
103d Infantry Regiment, 26th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 12, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Eliot A. Carter, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Bois- de-St. Remy, France, September 12, 1918. Advancing against greatly superior numbers of the enemy, Lieutenant Carter was painfully wounded. He refused evacuation until his objective was reached, and during the combat captured or killed more than 60 of the enemy.
General Orders No. 44, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Nashua, NH

CARTER, FRANK
First Lieutenant, U.S. Army
326th Infantry Regiment, 82d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 11, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Frank Carter, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near St. Juvin, France, October 11, 1918. Leading two platoons across the Aire River, Lieutenant Carter brought his command to the aid of an assault company which had been stopped by withering enemy fire. As senior officer with the troops who had crossed the River, he constantly exposed himself in organizing units and directing fire. He continued in action after being wounded, being evacuated only after he had dropped from exhaustion, and after he had rescued three wounded enlisted men and one officer.
General Orders 81, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Atlanta, GA

CARTER, FRANKLIN W.
First Lieutenant, U.S. Army
165th Infantry Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 26 - 28, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Franklin W. Carter, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Villers-sur-Fere, France, July 26 - 28, 1918. When all the men in his platoon had become casualties, he operated the one remaining machine-gun with the aid of two volunteers from a line company. Even after he had himself been severely wounded, he remained at his post until the Infantry, having effected a crossing of the Ourcq, were firmly established. Refusing assistance to the dressing station, he tried to crawl back, but dropped exhausted.
General Orders 64, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Pittsburgh, PA

CARTER, HUGH C.
Private First Class, U.S. Army
Sanitary Detachment, 115th Infantry Regiment, 29th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 11 - 17, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Hugh C. Carter, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Verdun, France, October 11 - 17, 1918. On October 11 Private Carter dressed and treated wounded men on the front line under shell fire continuously for two hours. On October 16 he carried a wounded officer on his back, under shell fire, into the first-aid station. On October 17 he directed litter bearers to the front line and helped to evacuate the wounded. All during the drive he went back and forth to the dressing station for bandages and medicine for the wounded, and daily during the attacks he would search the woods for wounded men.
General Orders No. 1, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Baltimore, MD

CARTER, JOHN C.
Private, U.S. Army
Medical Detachment, 118th Infantry Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 5 - 17, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John C. Carter, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Vaux Andigny, France, October 5 - 17, 1918. Private Carter displayed notable bravery in administering aid to wounded men and carrying them to the aid station under heavy fire. He also assisted in maintaining liaison to the flanks and rear of his company under continuous fire, volunteering and carrying a message under especially hazardous conditions and during an enemy counterattack. During this engagement, Private Carter was wounded, but he declined to leave his post until ordered to do so by an officer.
General Orders 87, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Columbia, SC

CARTER, MICHAEL
Corporal, U.S. Army
Headquarters Company, 361st Infantry Regiment, 91st Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 28, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Michael Carter, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Gesnes, France, September 28, 1918. Corporal Carter, attached to the signal section of the attacking battalion, repeatedly spliced telephone wires in the midst of heavy artillery and machine-gun fire during the attack, displaying at all times exceptional coolness and personal bravery and aiding materially in maintaining communication between battalion and regimental command posts.
General Orders No. 15, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Los Angeles, CA

CARTER, PAUL D.
Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army
28th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 9, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Paul D. Carter, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action during the Argonne-Meuse offensive, October 9, 1918. Rendered helpless by the explosion of a gas shell, he refused evacuation, but after regaining consciousness returned to his command and was instrumental in repulsing a strong enemy counterattack.
General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Knoxville, TN

CARTER, ROBERT G.
Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army
6th Infantry Regiment, 5th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 12 - 14, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Robert G. Carter, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Thiaucourt, France, September 12 - 14, 1918. Commanding a platoon of Stokes mortars, Lieutenant Carter showed marked bravery and leadership, capturing many prisoners and directing the organization of captured positions with utter disregard of his personal danger. On September 14 he directed the operations of his mortars under an intense artillery and machine-gun fire until the last one was smashed by shell fire; and he having been twice wounded and unable to continue forward, called his section leaders and ordered them to continue the advance with the Infantry, before he would allow himself to be taken to the rear.
General Orders No. 46, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Chevy Chase, MD

*CARTER, THOMAS E.
Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army
9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 4, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Thomas E. Carter, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Tuilerie Farm, France, November 4, 1918. Lieutenant Carter showed extraordinary heroism when he led his company through an intense machine-gun and artillery fire against superior numbers. He made an important gain but was killed by machine-gun fire during the engagement.
General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Andover, MA

CARTER, WILLIAM C.
Private, U.S. Army
Company F, 311th Infantry Regiment, 78th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 1, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William C. Carter, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Grand Pre, France, November 1, 1918. While the advance of his company was being held up by hostile machine-gun fire Private Carter worked his way around the enemy's flank and, although exposed to sniper fire, he charged the nest, and by effective use of his Chaucat rifle captured that nest and the one on the right. His action made possible the further advance of his company and the capture of 47 more prisoners.
General Orders No. 44, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Auburn, IL

CARTON, CHARLES A.
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Headquarters Company, 12th Field Artillery, 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 15, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles A. Carton, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Givry, France, October 15, 1918. Sergeant Carton displayed conspicuous courage and gallantry under fire by organizing a detachment, leading it out in front of our fine under heavy fire, and bringing back the body of an officer who had been killed by a sniper.
General Orders No. 13, W.D., 1919
Home Town: , Canada

CARTONA, CHARLES
Private, U.S. Army
Company I, 102d Infantry Regiment, 26th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 26, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles Cartona, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Verdun, France, October 26, 1918. During the operations in the Belieu Bois, Private Cartona went forward at the risk of personal danger, and succeeded in rescuing a wounded comrade and brought him back to safety, being subjected the whole journey to intense and deadly artillery and machine-gun fire.
General Orders 64, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Terryville, CT

CARTY, JAMES F.
Private, U.S. Army
Company K, 102d Infantry Regiment, 26th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 12, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James F. Carty, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Bois-de-St. Remy, France, September 12, 1918. When infantry advance had been held up by machine-gun fire, the strength of which could not be determined, Private Carty and another soldier scouted far beyond their lines into enemy territory; and after cutting telephone cables, crept up on the nests from the rear. The entire personnel of the guns, consisting of one officer and 39 men was taken prisoner by Private Carty, after which he marched them into our lines.
General Orders No. 26, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Wallingford, CT

CARVER, JOHN
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company H, 119th Infantry Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 29, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John Carver, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, September 29, 1918. With another soldier, Corporal Carver attacked and demolished two enemy machine-gun posts 200 yards in advance of our lines. He then stood guard at the entrance of a dugout while the other soldier entered it and brought out 75 German soldiers and three officers, who were taken back to the line as prisoners.
General Orders 81, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Maggie, NC

CARVER, PAUL M.
Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army
16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 18, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Paul M. Carver, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 18, 1918. Lieutenant Carter displayed exceptional qualities of courage and leadership in conducting his platoon through heavy shell and machine-gun fire to its objective. He was later severely wounded while rallying his men, and consolidating the new position.
General Orders 78, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Dexter, ME

CARVO, JOSEPH H.
Private First Class, U.S. Army
Company I, 47th Infantry Regiment, 4th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 29 - 30, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Joseph H. Carvo, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Sergy, France, July 29 - 30, 1918. Acting as runner, Private First Class Carvo carried messages repeatedly over open ground swept by terrific machine-gun fire, aiding materially in the maintenance of liaison.
General Orders 71, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Yakima, WA

CASAGA, SAMUEL E.
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company A, 132d Infantry Regiment, 33d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 4, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Samuel E. Casaga, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at St. Maurice, France, November 4, 1918. Sergeant Casaga was a member of a patrol which was stopped on the edge of a wood by enemy machine-gun fire. While his comrades returned the fire, he crawled to the flank of the enemy's position, disregarding the machine-gun fire, and single-handed, captured a prisoner, whom he brought back to our lines.
General Orders No. 59, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Chicago, IL

CASE, ARCHIE B.
Private, U.S. Army
Sanitary Detachment, 108th Infantry Regiment, 27th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 29, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Archie B. Case, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action east of Ronssoy, France, September 29, 1918. During the operations against the Hindenburg line Private Case repeatedly left shelter and went forward into the open, under heavy shell and machine-gun fire, and succeeded in bandaging and carrying back to our lines many wounded soldiers.
General Orders No. 20, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Rochester, NY

CASERTA, VINCENZO
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 Vincenzo Caserta, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Marcheville, France, November 10, 1918. Although wounded early in the attack, Corporal Caserta continued to lead his squad to its objective and refused to leave the field until ordered to do so by an officer.
General Orders No. 23, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Rend, IL

CASEY, CHARLES J.
Captain, U.S. Army
168th Infantry Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: March 9, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles J. Casey, Captain, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Salient-du-Feys, France, on March 9, 1918. Captain Casey displayed notable gallantry in leading a command of untried men in company with French troops in a successful raid on enemy trenches. By his heroic conduct he inspired both his own men and the men of our ally participating in the operation.
General Orders No. 126, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Red Oak, IA

*CASEY, GEORGE A.
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company G, 305th Infantry Regiment, 77th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 27, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George A. Casey, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Barricade Pavilion, France, September 27, 1918. Although he had been mortally wounded by enemy shell fire, which caused heavy casualties in his platoon, Sergeant Casey reorganized the platoon and directed the placing of outposts so that the position could be held, refusing to have his own wounds dressed until the other wounded men were evacuated.
General Orders 89, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Cold Spring, NY

CASEY, JOHN L.
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company I, 102d Infantry Regiment, 26th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 23, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John L. Casey, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Chateau-Thierry, France, July 23, 1918. After seeing three runners shot down while trying to cross an open field through violent machine-gun fire to establish liaison with a regiment five hundred yards away on his left, Sergeant Casey undertook the same mission and successfully accomplished it.
General Orders No. No. 125, W.D., 1918
Home Town: Fairfield, CT

CASEY, JOSEPH W.
(First Award)
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company F, 101st Infantry Regiment, 26th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 23, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Joseph W. Casey, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action east of Epieds, France, July 23, 1918. Leading his platoon under a heavy machine-gun barrage and through the fire of snipers from trees, Sergeant Casey attacked two German machine-gun nests, captured their guns, and killed their crews. He then saw three Germans crawling toward his men to open fire on them. He dashed forward and attacked them single-handed, and killed them all.
General Orders No. No. 30, W.D., 1921
Home Town: Lawrence, MA
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross w/OLC (WWI)

CASEY, JOSEPH W.
(Second Award)
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company F, 101st Infantry Regiment, 26th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 25, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Joseph W. Casey, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Belieu Bois, north of Verdun, France, October 25, 1918. While leading his patrol in advance of our lines Sergeant Casey, encountering an enemy machine-gun nest, rushed in advance of his patrol and captured the position.
General Orders No. No. 30, W.D., 1921
Home Town: Lawrence, MA
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (WWI)

CASSELO, ANGELO
Private, U.S. Army
Company D, 6th Infantry Regiment, 5th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 8, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Angelo Casselo, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Fontaines, France, November 8, 1918. While engaged as scout, Private Casselo put to flight an enemy machine-gun crew unaided and maintained his distance ahead of his company in the face of flanking machine-gun fire, which had prevented others from gaining ground.
General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919
Home Town: West Patterson, NJ

CASSIDY, EUGENE B.
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company M, 110th Infantry Regiment, 28th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 26, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Eugene B. Cassidy, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near the Vesle River, France, August 26, 1918. With utter disregard for his own safety, Sergeant Cassidy voluntarily left shelter; and, going 100 yards in advance of the line, under heavy machine-gun and shell fire, rescued a wounded officer.
General Orders 98, W.D., 1919
Home Town: New Derry, PA

CASSIDY, HENRY K.
(First Award)
Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army
Company D, 165th Infantry Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: May 4 - 5, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Henry K. Cassidy, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Ancerviller, France, may 4 - 5, 1918. With great skill and daring Lieutenant Cassidy led a patrol at night into the enemy's lines. The patrol surprised and captured an entire outpost, killing two and bringing in four prisoners. His undaunted courage and leadership proved an inspiration to his men and aided materially in the successful accomplishment of his mission.
General Orders No. No. 2, W.D., 1932
Home Town: Wichita, KS
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross w/OLC (WWI)

CASSIDY, HENRY K.
(Second Award)
Captain, U.S. Army
165th Infantry Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 28, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Henry K. Cassidy, Captain, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near the Ourcq River, France, July 28, 1918. After his battalion commander had been killed and he himself so severely wounded that he was unable to walk without assistance, Captain Cassidy (then first lieutenant and battalion adjutant) remained on duty for three days, despite the fact that he had been ordered to the rear, and assisted the new battalion commander in re-forming the battalion. He remarkable fortitude and courage furnished and inspiration to the members of the battalion and aided materially in the attack.
General Orders 81, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Wichita, KS
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (WWI)

CASSIDY, JOSEPH D.
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Battery C, 124th Field Artillery, 33d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 1, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Joseph D. Cassidy, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Romagne, France, November 1, 1918. After three members of his gun crew had been wounded during heavy enemy shell fire, Sergeant Cassidy, alone, continued to keep his gun in action. Later, after reorganizing his section, he administered first-aid treatment to the wounded men.
General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Pekin, IL

*CASSIDY, JOSEPH J.
Private First Class, U.S. Army
Company C, 111th Machine-Gun Battalion, 29th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 23, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Joseph J. Cassidy, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action in the Bois d�Etrayes, near Verdun, France, October 23, 1918. In spite of being very ill and near exhaustion, Private Cassidy, with his gun crew, under almost continuous shell fire for more than 24 hours remained directing and encouraging the men of his depleted squad. Private Cassidy was killed by shell fire while he was faithfully engaged in keeping his machine gun in action.
General Orders No. 3, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Princeton, NJ

CASSINGHAM, LEROY
Private, U.S. Army
Company M, 358th Infantry Regiment, 90th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 12, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Leroy Cassingham, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Fey-en-Haye, France, September 12, 1918. During the attack of this company between Fey-en-Haye and Vilcey on September 12, Private Cassingham became separated from his company, but continued to advance alone. He entered an enemy dugout and single-handed captured thirteen prisoners, including one German Major.
General Orders 81, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Osage, OK

CASTLEMAN, LAWRENCE A.
Private First Class, U.S. Army
Company K, 311th Infantry Regiment, 78th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 25, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Lawrence A. Castleman, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Grand Pre, France, October 25, 1918. Despite the fact that the remainder of his company had been forced to evacuate a height, Private Castleman remained at his post, and by exceptional handling of his automatic rifle he stopped an enemy advance made it possible for his company to again occupy the position.
General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Pawnee, IL

CASTURA, MICHAEL
(First Award)
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company C, 125th Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 1 & 3, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Michael Castura, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Cierges and Mont St. Martin, northeast of Chateau-Thierry, France, August 1 and 3, 1918. During the attack on Cierges, Sergeant Castura took command of his platoon when the c commanding officer had been evacuated and led it successfully through the barrage to its objective. On august 3, when one of his men had been left wounded on the field and no first aid men were present, this soldier dashed through a terrific barrage and carried the wounded man to shelter.
General Orders No. 20, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Hazelton, PA
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross w/OLC (WWI)

CASTURA, MICHAEL
(Second Award)
First Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company C, 125th Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 29, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Michael Castura, First Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action east of Juvigny, France, August 29, 1918. While leading his company in the advance in the direction of Juvigny, Sergeant Castura was severely wounded but refused to be evacuated until he had directed one of his platoon commanders to assume command of the company. He remained at his post despite his wounds until the new commander had arrived and was given the necessary orders and instructions. By his bravery, coolness under fire, and devotion to duty, Sergeant Castura was a great inspiration to the men of his command.
General Orders No. No. 16, W.D., 1929
Home Town: Hazelton, PA
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (WWI)

CASWELL, GEORGE D.
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company M, 105th Infantry Regiment, 27th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 27, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George D. Caswell, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Ronssoy, France, September 27, 1918. Corporal Caswell braved the perils of exacting machine-gun fire when he ventured out to rescue a wounded comrade. He completed this mission and returned for another comrade, who was lying wounded still farther forward. He also successfully brought this man to safety. That evening he led a detail through the murderous fire to replenish the supply of hand grenades. While returning to the lines he was seriously wounded when the box which he was carrying exploded.
General Orders No. 32, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Troy, NY

CATALANO, SOLOMON
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company C, 305th Infantry Regiment, 77th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 2, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Solomon Catalano, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Bazoches, France, September 2, 1918. As a member of a small patrol, Corporal Catalano crossed the Vesle River to reconnoiter the enemy's positions. The patrol, having accomplished its mission, was attacked by the enemy and subjected to heavy machine- gun fire. In covering the withdrawal, Corporal Catalano attacked, single-handed, and drove off six of the enemy. By his deed he enabled the others to return to our lines with the valuable information obtained. In the encounter he was severely wounded in the throat.
General Orders No. No. 35, W.D., 1920
Home Town: New York, NY

CATHCART, JAMES O.
Major, U.S. Army
126th Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 14 - 19, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James O. Cathcart, Major, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Gesnes, France, October 14 - 19, 1918. Finding two companies of another battalion badly disorganized, Major Cathcart effected a reorganization and ordered them to advance, personally assuming command of these troops of his own battalion, which, had been in support, and of another battalion. He conducted the successful attack on Cote Dame Marie, exhibiting extraordinary initiative and bravery and showing utter disregard of his own personal danger.
General Orders 71, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Detroit, MI

CATHCART, WILBUR
Private First Class, U.S. Army
Company L, 107th Infantry Regiment, 27th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 22, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Wilbur Cathcart, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Lake Dickebusch, Belgium, august 22, 1918. All wire communications between Company L and battalion headquarters having been destroyed by shell fire, Private Cathcart voluntarily and with utter disregard for his personal safety carried an important message to his battalion command through terrific machine-gun and artillery fire and under observation of the enemy. His hazardous mission successfully accomplished, he returned through terrific machine-gun fire to his company, his conduct having been a splendid example of bravery and devotion to the men of his company.
General Orders No. 9, W.D., 1923
Home Town: Elmhurst, NY

*CATHER, GROSVENOR P.
Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army
26th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: May 27, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Grosvenor P. Cather, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Cantigny, France, May 27, 1918. During a strong enemy attack Lieutenant Cather mounted the parapet of his trench, and, although exposed to withering machine-gun fire, he so skillfully directed the fire of his automatic rifles that the attack was repulsed. In this action he fell mortally wounded.
General Orders No. 44, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Bladen, NE

CATTUS, JOHN C.
First Lieutenant, U.S. Army
30th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 10 - 11, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John C. Cattus, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Bois-de- Cunel, France, October 10 - 11, 1918. Although severely wounded while advancing with his company and assisting in taking enemy trenches, Lieutenant Cattus returned to the post of command, through heavy machine-gun and shell fire, with valuable information of the troops in the line.
General Orders No. 32, W.D., 1919
Home Town: New York, NY

CAULDER, LAWRENCE E.
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company I, 118th Infantry Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 8, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Lawrence E. Caulder, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Brancourt, France, October 8, 1918. With another soldier, Corporal Caulder crawled through intense artillery and machine-gun fire fifty yards in advance of their platoon, for the purpose of sniping the enemy machine gunners who were holding up the platoon. His companion was killed, but Corporal Caulder remained at his post and kept up an effective rifle fire on the enemy nest, until the tanks came up and destroyed it.
General Orders 78, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Chesterfield, SC

*CAUSLAND, HARRY L.
Private, U.S. Army
Company I, 357th Infantry Regiment, 90th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 24, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Harry L. Causland, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Bantheville, France, October 24, 1918. Private Causland was acting as ammunition carrier for a machine gun which was supporting a raid on the enemy by the infantry. While this gun was being operated from a shell hole, its ammunition became exhausted and the corporal called back to the carriers, who were in shell holes 25 yards behind, to bring up more ammunition. Though the gun position was under heavy enemy fire, Private Causland called out, "I'll take it, " and rushed forward with two boxes of ammunition. Just as he reached the emplacement with the ammunition he was killed instantly by a machine-gun bullet.
General Orders No. 44, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Anacortes, WA

CAVANAUGH, JAMES A.
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company B, 102d Engineers, 27th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 29, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James A. Cavanaugh, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Mount Kemmel, Belgium, August 29, 1918. After several runners sent back through a heavy barrage for reinforcements and ammunition had failed to return Corporal Cavanaugh, who was on duty with the Infantry, volunteered for this mission and successfully accomplished it.
General Orders No. 23, W.D., 1919
Home Town: New York, NY

CAVANAUGH, LEONARD
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company L, 18th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 4, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Leonard Cavanaugh, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Exermont, France, October 4, 1918. After all the officers of the company had become casualties, Corporal Cavanaugh took command of and reorganized the company under heavy fire and led it in the attack on Hill 240. It was due to his courage and initiative that his company reached all objectives.
General Orders No. No. 35, W.D., 1920
Home Town: West Duluth, MN

CAVANAUGH, THOMAS J.
First Sergeant, U.S. Army
111th Infantry Regiment, 28th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 11 & 12, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Thomas J. Cavanaugh, First Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Fismette, France, August 11 and 12, 1918. After he had been wounded by shrapnel, Sergeant Cavanaugh refused to go to the rear but directed the operations of his platoon in resisting enemy attacks for an hour and a half, when he finally collapsed. The following day he returned and unhesitatingly selected a position of great danger to himself in order to direct machine-gun fire upon enemy snipers. By his courageous exposure he thus made possible the evacuation of twenty-five wounded men across an exposed area and over the Vesle River.
General Orders No. No. 116, W.D., 1918
Home Town: Pittsburgh, PA

CAVENAUGH, HARRY LATOUR
Colonel, U.S. Army
363d Infantry Regiment, 91st Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 26 - October 5, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Harry Lat. Cavenaugh, Colonel, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action in the Argonne-Meuse offensive, Colonel Cavenaugh personally commanded his regiment after all the officers of his staff had been evacuated because of sickness or wounds. He continually exposed himself to terrific enemy fire, while leading and organizing broken units, and making reconnaissances of the front lines. On September 26th he personally led his command out of Cheppy Woods and thereafter kept his post of command in close contact with his fighting units.
General Orders 64, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Guthrie, OK

CAVENEE, CLAUDE E.
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company B, 354th Infantry Regiment, 89th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 1, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Claude E. Cavenee, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Remonville, France, November 1, 1918. After his platoon commander had been wounded, Sergeant Cavenee took command of his platoon, which was under heavy machine-gun and artillery fire, and, by the force of his own example of bravery, led his men in an attack successfully overcoming the enemy's resistance, in spite of unfavorable odds.
General Orders 95, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Monroe City, MO

CAYER, ALBERT J.
Private, U.S. Army
Company B, 38th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 15, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Albert J. Cayer, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Mezy, France, July 15, 1918. During the intense enemy artillery preparation just prior to the German offensive of July 15, 1918, Private Cayer voluntarily made several trips through the heaviest shelling to bring wounded comrades from the field.
General Orders No. 23, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Brooklyn, NY

CAYWOOD, HUGH T.
Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army
Company A, 110th Engineers, 35th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 26, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Hugh T. Caywood, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Cheppy, France, September 26, 1918. While a member of a platoon of wire cutters, Second Lieutenant Caywood, with the assistance of a comrade, attacked and captured an enemy machine-gun nest that was holding up the advance. One officer, six men and two guns were taken, in the face of intense machine-gun fire.
General Orders No. 59, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Eureka, KS

CECILIA, LOUIS
Private, U.S. Army
Company G, 132d Infantry Regiment, 33d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 8, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Louis Cecilia, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Consenvoye, France, October 8, 1918. While his company was being held up by machine-gun fire Private Cecilia crawled to a point within 10 yards of the nest and bombed out the enemy, where they came under fire from our guns and were killed. During the exploit Private Cecilia was wounded by enemy bombs.
General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Chicago, IL

CELLAR, CHESTER M.
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company A, 108th Infantry Regiment, 27th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 29, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Chester M. Cellar, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action east of Ronssoy, France, September 29, 1918. After the other members of his automatic rifle squad had been killed or wounded in an assault against an enemy machine-gun nest, Corporal Cellar operated his gun alone, holding the fire of the machine gun until reinforcements arrived and put it out of action. His great courage and gallantry set an inspiring example to all his comrades.
General Orders No. 20, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Rochester, NY

CEPAGLIA, PHILIP
Private, U.S. Army
Company C, 308th Infantry Regiment, 77th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 2 - 8, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Philip Cepaglia, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Binarville, France, October 2 - 8, 1918. Private Cepaglia was on duty as a battalion runner during the period of six days in which his own and another battalion were surrounded by the enemy in the Argonne Forest, France, and cut off from communication with friendly troops. Although he was without food and toward the end of the period almost exhausted, this soldier carried messages to all parts of the position. Constantly under heavy fire from machine guns and trench mortars, he showed an utter disregard for his own personal safety.
General Orders No. 20, W.D., 1919
Home Town: New York, NY

CERBIN, STANLEY F.
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company H, 18th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 4 & 5, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Stanley F. Cerbin, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Exermont, France, October 4 and 5, 1918. On October 4, Sergeant Cerbin led a small group through heavy fire and captured an enemy machine-gun nest with its crew of six men. The following day he again assisted in the capture of a machine-gun nest. Sergeant Cerbin later, after all officers had become casualties, took command of the company and led it forward to its objective.
General Orders No. No. 39, W.D., 1920
Home Town: Chicago, IL

CHADWICK, HARRY R.
Captain, U.S. Army
132d Infantry Regiment, 33d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 11, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Harry R. Chadwick, Captain, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Bois-du-Fays, France, October 11, 1918. Although wounded while placing his machine guns in position, preparatory to an attack, he remained on duty for several hours, constantly exposing himself to enemy fire, as he moved along the front line to encourage his men. He remained on duty until exhausted from loss of blood.
General Orders 71, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Chicago, IL

CHAFIN, MARILE
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company I, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 15, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Marile Chafin, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Fossoy, France, July 15, 1918. While delivering a message, Corporal Chafin was severely wounded by the explosion of a shell, but continued with his mission and returned with an answer before reporting for treatment.
General Orders No. 44, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Williamson, WV

CHAMBERLAIN, ISRAEL J.
Private First Class, U.S. Army
Company B, 116th Infantry Regiment, 29th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 9, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Israel J. Chamberlain, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action in Bois Bossios, France, October 9, 1918. Private Chamberlain went through an open country under heavy machine-gun fire to ascertain whether friendly troops were ahead of his regiment, after unknown soldiers had been observed; he was urged by the French troops on the flank not to make the return trip as certain death seemed sure to be the outcome; but, without hesitation, returned with information which resulted in the wounding of one of the enemy, the killing of two, and the capture of 37, including one officer.
General Orders No. 44, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Hartland, VT

CHAMBERLAIN, MAX C.
Private First Class, U.S. Army
Company A, 28th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 19, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Max C. Chamberlain, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action south of Soissons, France, July 19, 1918. Although twice wounded by machine-gun fire, Private Chamberlain continued on in the assault wave and assisted in driving the enemy from their positions. The courage of this noncommissioned officer was a material factor in the capture of a number of prisoners.
General Orders No. No. 39, W.D., 1920
Home Town: Provo, UT

CHAMBERLAIN, WARD B.
Captain, U.S. Army
307th Infantry Regiment, 77th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 15, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Ward B. Chamberlain, Captain, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Merval, France, September 15, 1918. While leading his company in attack through terrific shell fire, Captain Chamberlain was severely wounded in the right hand, this wound rendering his entire right arm useless. Despite his weakness from loss of blood, he refused to be evacuated until forced to do so.
General Orders No. 46, W.D., 1919
Home Town: New York, NY

CHAMBERS, CHARLES C.
Major, U.S. Army
135th Machine-Gun Battalion, 37th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 26, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles C. Chambers, Major, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action in Bois-de- Septsarges, near Montfaucon, France, September 26, 1918. While voluntarily going forward on a mission of establishing liaison between a front-line unit of his own division and the division on the right, Major Chambers encountered a large number of men falling back in confusion, badly disorganized and without leaders, as a result of a heavy artillery fire and machine-gun fire from pill boxes in the woods and from a strong point on the heights beyond. With the greatest energy, courage, and leadership, at a most critical time and under a heavy fire, he reorganized the scattered troops, put them in trenches, and later led them forward, overcoming a stubborn resistance from machine guns, drove the enemy from his position, reestablished the front line and accomplished his liaison mission. By his calmness, decision, and courage he inspired great confidence among the scattered and confused troops.
General Orders No. No. 49, W.D., 1922
Home Town: Cleveland, OH

CHAMPENY, ARTHUR S.
Captain, U.S. Army
356th Infantry Regiment, 89th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 12, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Arthur S. Champeny, Captain, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near St. Mihiel, France, September 12, 1918. Assisting the battalion commander, who had been severely wounded in the early fighting, Captain Champeny maintained the liaison personnel, making many journeys himself through heavy shelling. When the battalion commander had been evacuated he assumed command and moved the battalion to its new position.
General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Lyons, KS

CHAMPION, HERBERT O.
Private First Class, U.S. Army
Sanitary Detachment, 105th Engineers, 30th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 16, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Herbert O. Champion, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Proven, Belgium, July 16, 1918. When an enemy airplane dropped a bomb in the camp of his organization killing one soldier and wounding seven including himself, Private Champion administered first aid to the other wounded, helped carry them to the dressing station, and there gave further assistance in dressing and evacuating the wounded men, never mentioning his own serious injuries until he knew that all the others had been cared for.
General Orders No. No. 145, W.D., 1918
Home Town: Mooresboro, NC

CHANDLER, ISAAC
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company L, 125th Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 31, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Isaac Chandler, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Cierges, France, July 31, 1918. While his company was leading in a battalion attack, Corporal Chandler persisted in carrying messages to the battalion commander and carrying rations to the line, under intensive machine-gun fire from the front and flanks, after he had been very severely wounded.
General Orders No. 46, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Menominee, MI

CHANEY, EDWARD
Private, U.S. Army
Company C, 317th Infantry Regiment, 80th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 4, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edward Chaney, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Sommauthe, France, November 4, 1918. Private Chaney crawled in front of the line under heavy machine-gun fire and carried a wounded soldier to safety.
General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Smith, VA

CHAPIN, IVORY H.
Private, 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 Ivory H. Chapin, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Wadonville, France, September 25, 1918. Private Chapin assisted in establishing a dressing station in dugout under heavy shell fire. When it was destroyed by a shell he worked unceasingly in the open under fire from enemy machine guns and snipers, caring for the wounded. He remained at his post for several hours after his station had been ordered closed, permitting neither his own exhaustion nor the enemy fire to deter him from aiding the wounded.
General Orders No. No. 139, W.D., 1918
Home Town: Hurley, NM

CHAPIN, WILBUR M.
Private First class, U.S. Army
Machine-Gun Company, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 11, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Wilbur M. Chapin, Private First class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Fossoy, France, on the night of July 14 - 15, 1918, and near Cunel, France, October 11, 1918. During the German offensive of July 15, Private Chapin, while under heavy artillery and machine-gun fire, carried three messages to front-line platoons. On October 11, in the Meuse-Argonne offensive, after all his squad were killed by a shell which buried the gun, Private Chapin dug the gun out and moved to a new position, where he resumed firing on the enemy and assisted in repulsing a counterattack.
General Orders No. No. 16, W.D., 1920
Home Town: Peever, SD

CHAPMAN, ELBRIDGE G., JR.
Captain, U.S. Army
5th Machine Gun Battalion (Attached 1st Battalion), 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 12, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Elbridge G. Chapman, Jr., Captain, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Thiaucourt, France, September 12, 1918. During a heavy enemy counterattack, Captain Chapman remained constantly in front of his company, directing their fire and encouraging their efforts. His bravery was mainly responsible in preventing the enemy's advance and the taking of his position.
General Orders No. 44, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Denver, CO

CHAPPELL, RALPH A.
Private, U.S. Army
Company I, 30th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 15, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Ralph A. Chappell, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Crezancy, France, July 15, 1918. Although badly wounded by shell fire during the heavy artillery fire of the enemy's offensive, Private Chappell remained at his post in the front line until ordered to the rear by his commanding officer.
General Orders No. 44, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Lincoln, NE

CHARLES, JOSEPH
Private, U.S. Army
Company L, 306th Infantry Regiment, 77th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 2, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Joseph Charles, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action in the Forest of Argonne, France, October 2, 1918. When his company was held up by barbed wire during an attack on hostile machine guns, Private Charles displayed marked courage in crawling over the wire to the dugout occupied by the enemy and capturing single-handed 20 prisoners and a machine gun.
General Orders No. 20, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Kingston, NY

CHARTIER, ERNEST J.
First Sergeant, U.S. Army
Machine-Gun Company, 67th Infantry Regiment, 90th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 14, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Ernest J. Chartier, First Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near St. Marie Farm, France, September 14, 1918. First Sergeant Chartier volunteered to go forward with the patrol of three on two occasions, to destroy machine-gun nests, which were holding up our advance. Both missions were successful, the enemy emplacements being reduced and the advance resumed. Sergeant Chartier exposed himself voluntarily to the fire of the enemy guns that they might be located by the flash.
General Orders 87, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Buffalo, ND