WWI US Army Recipients of the Distinguished Service Cross

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DABNEY, MILAN
Private, U.S. Army
Company B, 348th Machine-Gun Battalion, 91st Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 27 - October 1, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Milan Dabney, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Eclisfontaine and Tronsol Farm, France, September 27 to October 1, 1918. Throughout five days of action Private Dabney maintained liaison between company and battalion posts of command, repeatedly passing through the enemy's barrages, and constantly subjected to enemy sniping.
General Orders 87, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Butte, MT

DABNEY, WILLIAM C.
First Lieutenant, U.S. Army
26th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 18 - 22, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William C. Dabney, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 18 - 22, 1918. Lieutenant Dabney took his command over the top in four successive attacks near Soissons and by his bravery and effective leadership four times achieved success in reaching his objective.
General Orders No. 126, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Louisville, KY

DACHNOWICZ, PETER
Private First Class, U.S. Army
Company L, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 21 - 22, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Peter Dachnowicz, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 21 - 22, 1918. During the attack Private Dachnowicz was buried in debris by an exploding shell, rendered unconscious, and his automatic rifle destroyed. After regaining consciousness and receiving first aid, he refused to be evacuated. Securing another automatic rifle from a dead soldier, despite his injuries, he rejoined his platoon and continued with the advance. Later in the action by the effective use of his automatic rifle, he aided materially in repelling a counterattack.
General Orders No. 8, W.D., 1935
Home Town: Jersey City, NJ

*DAHL, OSCAR
Private, U.S. Army
Company H, 168th Infantry Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: May 17 - 18, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Oscar Dahl, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action during an enemy raid on G.C. #11, C.R. Chamois sector, France, on the night of May 17 - 18, 1918. When about ten of the enemy, intent on securing prisoners and, supported by hand grenades and rifle fire, penetrated our lines, Private Dahl and three companions displayed exceptional bravery and fortitude when they fought them hand-to-hand and succeeded in killing one and dispersing the remainder of this superior force.
General Orders No. 8, W.D., 1934
Home Town: St. Ignatius, MT

DAKIN, HURSEY A.
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company F, 1st Gas Regiment, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 26, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Hursey A. Dakin, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action in the Bois-de-Jure, near Gercourt, France, September 26, 1918. Corporal Dakin volunteered with another soldier to attack a machine-gun nest which was holding up the advance. They advanced against very heavy machine-gun fire and captured the position, killing 2 Germans and routing the remainder of the gun crew.
General Orders No. 27, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Freewater, OR

DALE, JOHN R.
Private, U.S. Army
Company F, 167th Infantry Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: May 3 - 4, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John R. Dale, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while a member of a patrol in "No Man's Land" in the vicinity of Ancerviller, France, on the night of May 3 - 4, 1918. Private Dale displayed exceptional bravery and coolness when under heavy enemy fire he, together with two of his comrades, went out and brought their wounded leader back to a place of safety. He and his companions then went out again in the face of a severe enemy fire and attempted to rescue another member of the patrol.
General Orders No. 6, W.D., 1931
Home Town: Gadsden, AL

DALEY, PHILIP A.
Private, U.S. Army
Company A, 1st Engineers, 1st Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 9, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Philip A. Daley, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action northwest of Verdun, France, October 9, 1918. On two occasions, when intense machine-gun fire threatened his platoon, Private Daley voluntarily accompanied another soldier and attacked the enemy positions in the face of heavy fire, silencing the guns by effective rifle fire.
General Orders No. 32, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Hollister, CA

DALLAS, FRED W.
Corporal, U.S. Army
Headquarters Company, 360th Infantry Regiment, 90th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 2, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Fred W. Dallas, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near the Bois-de-Argonne, France, November 2, 1918. Although his arm was shattered by a machine-gun bullet, Corporal Dallas refused to go to the rear, but continued to advance under extremely heavy machine-gun fire until he received two more wounds, one piercing his leg and making it impossible for him to advance further. While crawling to the rear he encountered another wounded man, and assisted him to the dressing station.
General Orders No. 46, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Beaumont, TX

*DALRYMPLE, THERON E.
Sergeant First Class, U.S. Army
Company A, 1st Engineers, 1st Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: May 9, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Theron E. Dalrymple, Sergeant First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Bois-de-Villers, France, on May 9, 1918. Sergeant First Class Dalrymple displayed heroic devotion to duty by rendering first-aid assistance to the wounded, by handling his platoon under shell fire with coolness and courage, and by attempting to protect a comrade while he himself was mortally wounded.
General Orders No. No. 100, W.D., 1918
Home Town: Rochester, NY

DALRYMPLE, WILLIAM
Private, U.S. Army
Company G, 26th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 19, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William Dalrymple, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 19, 1918. Private Dalrymple crawled to an enemy sniper's post and killed or wounded all its occupants.
General Orders No. No. 132, W.D., 1918
Home Town: Albertville, AL

DALTON, GILBERT R.
Bugler, U.S. Army
Company M, 132d Infantry Regiment, 33d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 9, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Gilbert R. Dalton, Bugler, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Bois-de- Malaumont, France, October 9, 1918. Bugler Dalton and an officer were making a reconnaissance of Bois-de-Malaumont. Upon entering the woods they were suddenly fired upon by machine guns. Together they rushed the machine-gun. The officer was wounded and unable to take cover. Bugler Dalton ran across an open space, exposing himself to short range of machine-gun fire, and carried the officer to a position of safety.
General Orders No. 59, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Eldorado, IL

DALY, PAUL
First Lieutenant, U.S. Army
18th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 19 - 22, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Paul Daly, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 19 - 22, 1918. Although wounded, Lieutenant Daly took command of the first battalion of his regiment after the previous battalion commanders had been wounded, displaying the highest courage in advancing and holding the objective of his battalion. Three days later he was again wounded, but remained with his command until he was ordered to the rear by his regimental commander.
General Orders No. 46, W.D., 1919
Home Town: New York, NY

DANIEL, CHARLES E.
Private First Class, U.S. Army
Company B, 116th Infantry Regiment, 29th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 27, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles E. Daniel, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action in the Bois-d'Etrayes, France, October 27, 1918. Private Daniels crawled from his own trenches to within range of an enemy machine-gun nest which had been harassing his company all day, and bombed out the gunners with hand grenades, thereby enabling his company to occupy more advantageous position.
General Orders No. 15, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Richmond, VA

DANIEL, HENRY
Private, U.S. Army
Battery A, 10th Field Artillery, 3d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 16, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Henry Daniel, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near St. Eugene, France, July 9, 1918. Private Daniel repeatedly volunteered and carried important messages four kilometers through heavy shell fire near the enemy's lines. On one trip he found a wounded soldier and carried him through an enemy barrage to the dressing station.
General Orders No. 44, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Crete, NE

DANIEL, JOSIAH
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company E, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 18, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Josiah Daniel, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action south of Soissons, France, July IS, 1918. Sergeant Daniel voluntarily and alone advanced against a machine- gun and captured the gun and its crew.
General Orders No. 15, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Watkinsville, GA

DANIELL, WILLIAM H.
Private, U.S. Army
Company G, 119th Infantry Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 18, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William H. Daniell, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Ribeauville, France, October 18, 1918. When enemy sniper and machine-gun fire had held up his line and caused many casualties in his ranks, Private Daniell went forward a distance of about 150 yards and, with the aid of his machine-gun, put an enemy nest out of action and killed one of the snipers.
General Orders No. 50, W.D., 1919
Home Town: White Hall, IN

DANIELS, FRANCIS L.
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company H, 353d Infantry Regiment, 89th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 2, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Francis L. Daniels, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Tailly, France, November 2, 1918. When his company had been held up by a machine- gun, and a comrade killed at his side, Corporal Daniels voluntarily advanced alone over an open space for 200 yards in the face of the machine-gun fire into a clump of bushes, from which he succeeded in killing the enemy gunner and capturing the gun.
General Orders No. 46, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Smith Center, KS

DANLEY, RAYMOND
Private First Class, U.S. Army
Company B, 8th Machine-Gun Battalion, 3d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 14 - 15, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Raymond Danley, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Courbin, France, on the night of July 14 - 15, 1918. When other means of liaison were impossible Private Danley volunteered to act as a runner. He repeatedly carried messages through intense artillery fire from the company P.C. to a front-line platoon.
General Orders No. No. 10, W.D., 1920
Home Town: Harrisburg, PA

DANTUONO, FERDINAND A.
Private, U.S. Army
Company B, 9th Machine-Gun Battalion, 3d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 14 - 15, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Ferdinand A. Dantuono, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Chateau-Thierry, France, July 1 - 15, 1918. Private Dantuono exposed himself to intense artillery fire to carry numerous messages. Liaison was maintained at critical times through the individual efforts of this soldier.
General Orders No. No. 10, W.D., 1920
Home Town: Brooklyn, NY

*DANYSCH, STEVE G.
Sergeant, 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 Steve G. Danysch, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action south of Soissons, France, July 19, 1918. Having received a severe wound in the head, Sergeant Danysch refused to be evacuated and continued to lead his platoon with great bravery until he fell unconscious. He died from his wounds several days later.
General Orders No. No. 132, W.D., 1918
Home Town: Westoff, TX

DANZIG, SAMUEL V. H. (AKA: SAMUEL HYATT VALLANCE)
First Lieutenant, U.S. Army
8th Machine-Gun Battalion, 3d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 14 - 15, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Samuel V. H. Danzig, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Fossoy, France, July 14 - 15, 1918, and near Le Channel, France, July 26, 1918. Lieutenant Danzig repeatedly crossed open spaces swept by shell fire during a violent barrage to inspect the gun positions, under artillery fire, encouraging his men and looking after their safety. Later in the day he took charge of the guns of an officer who had been wounded and placed them in new positions. On July 26 he advanced through a heavy barrage on a reconnaissance and placed four guns in support of a battalion of infantry. After the infantry had withdrawn he held this position. under enemy fire from the rear and flanks, until ordered to withdraw the following night.
General Orders 98, W.D., 1919
Home Town: New York, NY

DARCY, JAMES J.
Private First Class, U.S. Army
Company B, 165th Infantry Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 12, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James J. Darcy, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Baccarat, France, June 12, 1918. Exposing himself to intense enemy fire and with complete disregard for his own safety, Private Darcy made his way under observation of the enemy to within a short distance of their lines, rescued a wounded soldier, whom he carried a distance of 300 yards to a position of comparative safety, in broad daylight and at all times under observation of the enemy. The superb courage and soldierly devotion to duty thus displayed greatly inspired the men of the regiment.
General Orders No. No. 15, W.D., 1923
Home Town: Brooklyn, NY

DARKOSKI, WACLAW
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company K, 26th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 9, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Waclaw Darkoski, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action in the Argonne Forest, France, October 9, 1918. During the fighting in the Argonne, October 4 - 13, Sergeant Darkoski displayed extraordinary heroism and ability in leading his platoon against strong points under the most severe shell and machine-gun fire. On October 9, in a hand-to-hand fight, he alone captured two enemy guns.
General Orders No. 44, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Jersey City, NJ

DARLING, HOMER C.
Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army
132d Infantry Regiment, 33d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 10 - 12, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Homer C. Darling, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Bois-du-Fays, France, October 10 - 12, 1918. Exposed to heavy machine- gun fire from the front and right flank, Second Lieutenant Darling led his platoon forward through heavy brush, although suffering heavy casualties. During the advance he and one other member of his platoon attacked a machine-gun nest and captured three machine guns and five prisoners. In hand-to-hand fighting he personally killed five Germans and wounded others.
General Orders No. 59, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Mendon, MA

DASCH, CARL W.
Private, U.S. Army
Headquarters Company, 167th Infantry Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 26 - August 1, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Carl W. Dasch, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action during the entire period, July 26 to August 1, 1918, in action northeast of Chateau- Thierry, France. Private Dasch carried messages between the firing line and battalion headquarters through heavy enemy shell fire. On returning from the firing line he would pick up a severely wounded man each time and carry him through the barrage to a first- aid station. He finally became so exhausted he could not continue his work, yet he had to be ordered to report to the aid section for treatment. During the whole series of engagements he did not sleep and taxed his physical endurance to the utmost at all times, setting to his comrades an example of utter disregard of danger and exceptional devotion to duty.
General Orders No. No. 102, W.D., 1918
Home Town: Weiser, ID

DAUGHTY, JOHN E.
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company F, 130th Infantry Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 6, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John E. Daughty, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action in the Evergreen Woods, France, November 6, 1918. While on a daylight patrol, Sergeant Daughty displayed exceptional bravery, when with one other man he fought a large force of the enemy, killing a German officer and two machine gunners who were attempting to put their guns in action. Surrounded by the enemy, he captured a German corporal and fought his way out with his pistol, not having time to load his rifle. He marched his prisoners to the rear at the point of his bayonet, thereby running the risk of being captured himself, in order to carry out orders to take at least one prisoner.
General Orders No. 46, W.D., 1919
Home Town: National City, IL

*DAUSCH, WILLIAM
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company I, 107th Infantry Regiment, 27th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 29, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William Dausch, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Ronssoy, France, September 29, 1918. During operations against the Hindenburg line, Sergeant Dausch rendered valuable assistance and demonstrated rare courage in attacking and destroying two enemy machine-gun nests by the accurate fire of his rifle. Even, after being mortally wounded in the head, he continued in the combat until he collapsed.
General Orders No. 32, W.D., 1919
Home Town: New York, NY

*DAVIDSON, ALEX
Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army
7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 16, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Alex Davidson, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Madeleine Farm, France, October 16, 1918. While leading his platoon in an attack Lieutenant Davidson was struck down by enemy fire. He got up and started forward, urging his men on, until he was hit a second time. He refused medical attention, and, although mortally wounded, he motioned to his men to continue the attack.
General Orders No. No. 53, W.D., 1920
Home Town: Boat, KY

*DAVIDSON, JOSEPH M.
First Lieutenant, U.S. Army
318th Infantry Regiment, 80th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 4, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Joseph M. Davidson, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near La Polka Farm, France, November 4, 1918. First Lieutenant Davidson's line was stopped 300 yards from the La Polka Farm by a terrific concentration of machine-gun fire directed from the high ground and woods on the farm. By his coolness and courage he quickly collected together a platoon, and leading them across open ground swept by machine-gun fire, he attacked the machine guns. Just before reaching the enemy, Lieutenant Davidson was killed, but his men, inspired by his coolness and devotion, fought on and captured the machine-gun nests.
General Orders No. No. 3, W.D., 1922
Home Town: St. Joseph, LA

DAVIDSON, LILBURN C.
Captain, U.S. Army
359th Infantry Regiment, 90th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 15, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Lilburn C. Davidson, Captain, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Villers-sur- Preney, France, September 15, 1918. When his own lines were being heavily shelled at night, Captain Davidson lead a patrol of 36 men to gain contact with the enemy, and after being challenged by German outposts, led his men in a charge, under heavy fire, killing forty of the enemy, and capturing 36 prisoners, 4 trench mortars, and 4 machine-guns. He established and held an important position until leap-frogged by the remainder of his company in an attack several hours later.
General Orders 87, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Jackson, KY

DAVIDSON, WILLIAM LEE
Captain, U.S. Army
Dental Corps, 115th Infantry (Attached), 29th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 12, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William Lee Davidson, Captain, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action north of Verdun, France, October 12, 1918. Captain Davidson, while attending wounded under heavy fire, was himself wounded by several pieces of shell fragments. Regardless of his own wounds, he continued in his care of the wounded, refusing to be treated until his regiment was relieved from the line, when several pieces of shell were removed from his head and shoulders.
General Orders No. No. 24, W.D., 1920
Home Town: Chester, SC

DAVIS, ABEL
Colonel, U.S. Army
132d Infantry Regiment, 33d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 9, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Abel Davis, Colonel, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Consenvoye, France, October 9, 1918. Upon reaching its objective, after a difficult advance, involving two changes of directions, Colonel Davis's regiment was subjected to a determined enemy counterattack. Disregarding the heavy shell and machine-gun fire, Colonel Davis personally assumed command and by his fearless leadership and courage the enemy was driven back.
General Orders No. 44, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Chicago, IL

DAVIS, BEN G.
Private, U.S. Army
Company C, 115th Machine-Gun Battalion, 30th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 23, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Ben G. Davis, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Ypres, Belgium, August 23, 1918. When several members of his platoon were severely wounded by shell fire, Private Davis, though himself wounded, went through the bombardment to a dugout and procured assistance for his comrades, guiding a rescuing party to their assistance.
General Orders No. 35, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Wilmington, NC

DAVIS, CHESTER A.
Major, U.S. Army
3d Machine Gun Battalion, 3d Machine-Gun Battalion, 1st Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 12 - 13, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Chester A. Davis, Major, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Hattonville, France, in the St. Mihiel salient, September 12 - 13, 1918. Sent by his brigade commander to verify the positions of the first lines of the assaulting battalions, Major Davis continued forward to ascertain the approximate location of the enemy lines. Accompanied by only two others, he overtook a hostile formation of about 60 men, wagons, animals, and machine-guns, which formed a rear guard to facilitate the retreat of the enemy convoys, and by the exercise of rare gallantry and judgment, captured this entire enemy force, despite its overwhelming superiority in numbers and strength.
General Orders No. No. 128, W.D., 1918
Home Town: Salem, MA

DAVIS, CHESTER V.
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company E, 6th Infantry Regiment, 5th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 4, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Chester V. Davis, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Brieulles, France, November 4, 1918. Corporal Davis volunteered to carry a message to the battalion commander, notifying him that our barrage was falling short. Crossing a valley swept by shell and machine-gun fire, he swam the icy Meuse River and succeeded in delivering his message in time to avoid further casualties.
General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Tennyson, IN

DAVIS, CLARENCE A.
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company D, 168th Infantry Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 14, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Clarence A. Davis, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Cote-de-Chatillon, France, October 4, 1918. During the attack Corporal Davis made his way forward through intense artillery and machine-gun fire to rescue a wounded comrade. When he had reached a point about 25 yards in front of the enemy trenches he found that the man was dead, and he, himself, so seriously wounded that he was compelled to return.
General Orders No. 23, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Clarence, IA

DAVIS, DUNK
First Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company G, 119th Infantry Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 29, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Dunk Davis, First Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, September 29, 1918. Sergeant Davis voluntarily went forward to attack enemy machine guns, which were carefully concealed and raising havoc with his section of the line. He succeeded in putting both posts out of action and killing all the occupants.
General Orders No. 50, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Raeford, NC

DAVIS, DWIGHT F.
Major (Infantry), U.S. Army
General Staff Corps, Assistant Chief of Staff, 69th Infantry Regiment, 35th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 29 - 30, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Dwight F. Davis, Major (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action between Baulny and Chaudron Farm, France, September 29 - 30, 1918. After exposure to severe shelling and machine-gun fire for three days, during which time he displayed rare courage and devotion to duty, Major Davis, then adjutant, 69th Infantry Brigade, voluntarily and in the face of intense enemy machine-gun and artillery fire proceeded to various points in his brigade sector, assisted in reorganizing positions, and in replacing units of the brigade, this self-imposed duty necessitating continued exposure to concentrated enemy fire. September 38, 1918, learning that a strong counterattack had been launched by the enemy against Baulny ridge and was progressing successfully, he voluntarily organized such special duty men as could be found and with them rushed forward to reinforce the line under attack, exposing himself with such coolness and great courage that his conduct inspired the troops in this crisis and enabled them to hold on in the face of vastly superior numbers.
General Orders No. 9, W.D., 1923
Home Town: St. Louis, MO

DAVIS, EDGAR C.
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company H, 61st Infantry Regiment, 5th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 5, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edgar C. Davis, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Dun- sur-Meuse, France, November 5, 1918. Sergeant Davis. voluntarily advanced alone against an enemy machine-gun which was holding up his platoon, capturing four prisoners had failed in an attempt to cross the Marne, Sergeant Davis, with three companions, crossed the river in daylight and, in full view of the enemy, remained in enemy territory throughout the day.
General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Lewisburg, TN

DAVIS, FRED C.
First Lieutenant, U.S. Army
Company H, 108th Infantry Regiment, 27th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 29 - 30, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Fred C. Davis, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Ronssoy, France, September 29 - 30, 1918. Lieutenant Davis successfully held a trench several hundred yards in advance of the Hindenburg line, under heavy shell and machine-gun fire, with a detachment which he had organized with men from different organizations. The following morning he led his detachment still farther, cleaning up about 500 yards of enemy trenches.
General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Madrid, IA

*DAVIS, GUY K.
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company F, 359th Infantry Regiment, 90th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 2, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Guy K. Davis, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Villers- devant-Dun, France, November 2, 1918. After his platoon sergeant had become a casualty he assumed command and led his men with marked personal bravery and skill, advancing under fire until he was mortally wounded. His example inspired his men with his own fighting spirit.
General Orders 87, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Utica, IL

*DAVIS, HARRY J.
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company D, 60th Infantry Regiment, 5th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 14, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Harry J. Davis, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Cunel, France, October 14, 1918. While the advance of his platoon was being held up by deadly enfilading fire of the enemy, Corporal Davis voluntarily rushed over open ground, through direct machine-gun fire, for a distance of over 100 meters, and, with the aid of his bayonet attacked the nest. He killed both of the gunners, thereby silencing the fire but during the combat he himself was severely wounded. It was due to his prompt and fearless action that further advance of his platoon was made possible.
General Orders No. 44, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Camden, NJ

*DAVIS, HENRY
Private First Class, U.S. Army
Company H, 6th Infantry Regiment, 5th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 14, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Henry Davis, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Romagne-sous-Montfaucon, France, October 14, 1918. Although wounded, Private Davis courageously led several attacks against machine-gun emplacements. While reconnoitering from an exposed position in front of the lines he was wounded a second time by a sniper, but refused to go to the rear until ordered to do so.
General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Pomeroyton, KY

DAVIS, HERMAN
Private, U.S. Army
Company I, 113th Infantry Regiment, 29th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 10, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Herman Davis, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Molleville Farm, France, October 10, 1918. On duty as a company runner, Private Davis was accompanying the left assault platoon of his company during the advance through the woods, when it was fired on by an enemy machine gun. As soon as the gun opened fire the members of the platoon scattered and attempted to flank the gun, but Private Davis pushed on ahead, being the first to reach the nest, attacked it single handed, and killed the four enemy gunners. His gallant act enabled his platoon to continue the advance.
General Orders No. 46, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Big Lake, AR

DAVIS, HILDRED D.
Bugler, U.S. Army
Company C, 124th Machine-Gun Battalion, 33d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 11, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Hildred D. Davis, Bugler, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Butgneville, France, November 11, 1918. When his platoon and the infantry company to which it was attached were held up by hostile obstructions and machine-gun fire, Bugler Davis volunteered and carried a message to the left flank of the company. A few minutes afterwards he again distinguished himself by leaving the cover of a trench, going forward under heavy machine-gun fire, and helping rescue a wounded officer.
General Orders No. 46, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Springfield, IL

DAVIS, HOWARD HUBBER
First Lieutenant (Medical Corps), U.S. Army
12th Sherwood Foresters, British Army (Attached), A.E.F.
Date of Action: January 8, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Howard Hubber Davis, First Lieutenant (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action in Templeux Quarries, France, January 8, 1918. Lieutenant Davis entered a dugout which had been caved in by enemy shell fire and ministered to the wounded. Although the dugout was under heavy shellfire, he performed an operation for amputation of a leg and thereby saved a soldier's life.
General Orders No. No. 138, W.D., 1918
Home Town: Cleveland, OH

*DAVIS, JOSEPH CARLTON
First Lieutenant, U.S. Army
103d Field Artillery, 26th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: April 26, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Joseph Carlton Davis, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Beaumont, France, April 26, 1918. Lieutenant Davis kept his battery in action during a heavy destructive enemy bombardment which lasted for several hours. Although almost half of his detachment were killed or wounded and three of his guns put out of action, he personally directed the fire of his remaining gun. Later, while assisting a wounded officer to safety through a shell-swept area, a shell exploded near them, killing the wounded officer and knocking Lieutenant Davis to the ground. His work throughout the engagement was an inspiration to his men.
General Orders No. No. 21, W.D., 1925
Home Town: Providence, RI

DAVIS, LEROY
Private, U.S. Army
Company L, 370th Infantry Regiment, 93d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 18, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Leroy Davis, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Mont-de-Sanges, France, September 18, 1918. Private Davis went out, under heavy fire, to the aid of a runner who had been wounded, applied first aid, took the messages of the wounded man, and delivered them to their destination.
General Orders No. 46, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Champaign, IL

DAVIS, LUTHER F.
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company K, 117th Infantry Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 9, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Luther F. Davis, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Busigny, France, October 9, 1918. While commanding a platoon Sergeant Davis repeatedly volunteered and went forward to draw fire from enemy machine gun, thereby locating the positions of the machine-gun posts and facilitating their destruction.
General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Chattanooga, TN

*DAVIS, MURRAY
Major, U.S. Army
140th Infantry Regiment, 35th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 26 - 29, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Murray Davis, Major, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Exermont, France, September 26 - 29, 1918. Major Davis led his battalion brilliantly, and, when wounded, refused to go to the rear, but having his wound dressed on the spot continued in command of his battalion. Later he was killed while leading his command in an advance.
General Orders No. 59, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Kansas City, MO

DAVIS, NEWELL B.
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company I, 28th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: May 28, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Newell B. Davis, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Cantigny, France, May 28, 1918. Corporal Davis voluntarily left shelter and exposed himself to violent machine-gun fire in order to bring to shelter a wounded comrade. While performing this meritorious deed he was himself seriously wounded.
General Orders No. 99, W.D., 1918
Home Town: Hornell, NY

DAVIS, NEWMAN
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company D, 11th Infantry Regiment, 5th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 7 - 8, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Newman Davis, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Brandeville, France, November 7 - 8, 1918. After all the officers of his command had become casualties, Corporal Davis took command, displaying exceptional gallantry in leading his men.
General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Jacksonville, LA

DAVIS, THOMAS H.
Private First class, U.S. Army
Sanitary Detachment, 368th Infantry Regiment, 92d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 30, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Thomas H. Davis, Private First class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Binarville, France, September 30, 1918. Private Davis, with an officer and another soldier, voluntarily left shelter and crossed an open space 50 yards wide swept by shell and machine-gun fire to rescue a wounded soldier, whom they carried to a place of safety.
General Orders No. 20, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Hampton, VA

DAVIS, WALTER E.
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Headquarters Company, 4th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 13, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Walter E. Davis, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Les Evaux, France, July 13, 1918. After several night patrols had failed in the attempt to cross the Marne, Sergeant Davis, with three companions, crossed the river in daylight, and, in full view of the enemy, remained in enemy territory throughout the day.
General Orders No. 32, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Lyndora, PA

*DAVIS, WILLIAM D.
Colonel, U.S. Army
361st Infantry Regiment, 91st Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 26 - October 2, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William D. Davis, Colonel, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Gesnes, France, September 26 - October 2, 1918. Colonel Davis displayed distinguished gallantry in leading and directing his front line in the four days' advance on Gesnes and in the four following days, holding the front line under heavy shellfire. During this period his regiment was suffering heavy casualties, but he remained constantly with the front line, encouraging his men by his presence to hold out under this most dangerous and trying condition of warfare. Twice wounded, he remained in command of his regiment throughout the entire action until it was finally relieved on October 12.
General Orders No. No. 139, W.D., 1918
Home Town: Neosho, MO

DAVIS, WILLIAM R.
Private, U.S. Army
Company E, 104th Infantry Regiment, 26th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: April 12, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William R. Davis, Private, U.S. Army, for exceptional courage and devotion to duty in action at Bois Brule, near Apremont, France, April 12, 1918, remaining at his post and continuing to fire his rifle and grenades at the enemy after he was severely wounded in action.
General Orders No. 99, W.D., 1918
Home Town: Brockton, MA

DAVIS, WILTSHIRE C.
First Sergeant., U.S. Army
Company G, 116th Infantry Regiment, 29th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 11, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Wiltshire C. Davis, First Sergeant., U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Haumont, France, October 11, 1918. After the loss of all his officers and his company was becoming disorganized, Sergeant Davis took command and reassembled the company, bringing it to the objective at the most opportune moment. He commanded for a period of eleven days thereafter and successfully continued the operations by his leadership and exceptional courage under fire.
General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Farmville, VA

DAWSON, HAROLD A.
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Sanitary Detachment, 126th Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 31, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Harold A. Dawson, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Juvigny, France, August 31, 1918. Sergeant Dawson volunteered to go out into a field swept by artillery and machine-gun fire to administer first aid to wounded soldiers, constantly exposing himself to fire. His work saved the lives of many soldiers. After dark, when it was possible to remove the wounded from the field, he worked tirelessly during their evacuation to the first-aid station.
General Orders 71, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Kalamazoo, MI

DAY, CLINTON
Private First Class, U.S. Army
Company C, 58th Infantry Regiment, 4th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 7, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Clinton Day, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near St. Thibaut, France, August 7, 1918. Private Day repeatedly volunteered and carried messages from his company in the front line across an open field swept by enemy machine-gun and sniper fire, to the battalion post command. He also voluntarily made trips across this dangerous area for the purpose of filling canteens for wounded soldiers and securing stretchers.
General Orders 66, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Fillmore, UT

DAY, LOUIS T.
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Headquarters Company, 103d Infantry Regiment, 26th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: May 20, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Louis T. Day, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Apremont, France, May 20, 1918. Displaying remarkable coolness and courage, Sergeant Day volunteered and with one other man, at about midnight and under a heavy enemy artillery and machine-gun fire crawled through and over several wire entanglements to a point well within the hostile machine-gun outpost line, where they cut several meters from the armored cable which supplied electric current to the enemy's wire entanglements which were an impediment and danger to our reconnoitering patrols.
General Orders No. No. 49, W.D., 1922
Home Town: Somerville, MA

DAYTON, ALLAN S.
First Lieutenant, U.S. Army
107th Field Artillery, 107th Field Artillery, 28th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 6, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Allan S. Dayton, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Fismes, France, September 6, 1918. Lieutenant Dayton led a patrol out of the infantry lines in order to adjust the artillery fire on machine-guns which were holding up the advance. It was found necessary to advance about half a mile beyond the front lines across open ground swept by machine-gun fire, but, undaunted, this officer continued on for half an hour until he established telephone communications with his regiment. Having finished his work, Lieutenant Dayton helped to carry a wounded officer back through an enemy barrage safely to our lines.
General Orders No. 1, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Pittsburgh, PA

DE BERARDINAS, PIETRO
Private, U.S. Army
Company H, 115th Infantry Regiment, 29th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 17, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Pietro De Berardinas, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Verdun, France, October 17, 1918. In the Bois-de-Consenvoye, east of the Meuse, Private De Berardinas, acting in the capacity of a runner, carried three successive messages through continuous and heavy barrages of both our own and the enemy's artillery, traversing a path where two men had previously been killed by the same barrage.
General Orders No. 15, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Highlandtown, MD

DE CARL, THEODORE J.
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company E, 60th Infantry Regiment, 5th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 12, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Theodore J. De Carl, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Cunel, France, October 12, 1918. In order to deliver a message from the regimental headquarters to the attacking battalion with all the speed possible, Corporal DeCarl crossed an open area under continuous machine-gun fire. Although painfully wounded while traversing this open stretch of 500 meters, he successfully delivered the message.
General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Philadelphia, PA

DE COTA, JOSEPH
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company B, 101st Infantry Regiment, 26th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 23, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Joseph De Cota, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Verdun, France, October 23, 1918. During the advance of his battalion at Molleville Farm, Sergeant De 'Cota was rendered unconscious and wounded by the explosion of a shell. Recovering his senses, he quickly rejoined his platoon and led it during the attack. Although suffering from a painful wound in the arm, he remained on duty until ordered to the rear by his company commander late the next day.
General Orders No. 21, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Charlestown, MA

DE LACOUR, REGINALD B.
First Lieutenant, U.S. Army
165th Infantry Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 15, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Reginald B. De Lacour, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action north of Chalons-sur-Marne, France, July 15, 1918. After having been knocked down and severely wounded in the leg by an exploding shell at about 7 o'clock a.m., and although suffering great pain and much weakened by loss of blood, Lieutenant De Lacour refused to leave his platoon, but remained on duty therewith under heavy enemy fire until about 11 o'clock a.m., when relieved by another officer. His fortitude and disregard of personal danger were a source of inspiration to the men of his platoon.
General Orders No. No. 30, W.D., 1921
Home Town: Stratford, CT

DE LACY, AUBREY B.
First Lieutenant, U.S. Army
166th Infantry Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 27, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Aubrey B. De Lacy, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Haumont, France, September 27, 1918. Leading a patrol into the town to ascertain whether or not it was still occupied by the enemy, Lieutenant De Lacy came under heavy machine-gun fire. Against greatly superior numbers he continued forward and, entering the town, took two prisoners, from whom he gained valuable information.
General Orders No. 23, W.D., 1919
Home Town: New York, NY

*DE LAITE, DONALD K.
Private First Class, U.S. Army
Battery D, 76th Field Artillery, 3d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 15, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Donald K. De Laite, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Romagne, France, October 15, 1918. As a member of a gun crew Private De Laite kept his gun in action during heavy enemy bombardment. When 3 shells exploded among the gun crew, killing or wounding all of them, Private De Laite, although fatally wounded, disregarded his own wounds and went to obtain aid for his wounded comrades.
General Orders No. No. 27, W.D., 1920
Home Town: Portage, ME

DE LOISELLE, HAROLD C.
First Lieutenant, U.S. Army
106th Infantry Regiment, 27th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 27, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Harold C. De Loiselle, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Ronssoy, France, September 27, 1918. Lieutenant De Loiselle twice voluntarily went forward under heavy shell and machine-gun fire to reconnoiter the enemy positions. While leading the second of these patrols the officer who accompanied him was killed. Notwithstanding, with but one other man, he continued in his reconnaissance until almost surrounded by the enemy. He succeeded in outmaneuvering the enemy and returned with valuable information.
General Orders No. No. 39, W.D., 1920
Home Town: Brooklyn, NY

DE MAY, JOSEPH
Private, U.S. Army
Company L, 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 1, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Joseph De May, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Vaux, France July 1, 1918. Private De May gamely continued to fire his automatic rifle after falling wounded in both legs.
General Orders No. 99, W.D., 1918
Home Town: Lawrence, MA

*DE RHAM, CHARLES, JR.
First Lieutenant, U.S. Army
305th Infantry Regiment, 77th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 3 and 27, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles De Rham, Jr., First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Bazoches, France, September 3, 1918, and in the Meuse-Argonne offensive, September 27, 1918. On September 3 Lieutenant De Rham led the first patrol of his brigade across the Vesle River, exposed to heavy enemy machine-gun fire. On September 27 he led five attacks against enemy machine-gun positions. He was killed while making the fifth attack.
General Orders No. No. 24, W.D., 1920
Home Town: Cold Spring, NY

DE ROGATIS, ALBERT.
Private, U.S. Army
Company M, 309th Infantry Regiment, 78th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 16, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Albert. De Rogatis, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near St. Juvin, France, October 16, 1918. When his company was held up by heavy machine-gun fire, Private De Rogatis voluntarily worked his way behind an enemy machine-gun position, killed a German soldier, and captured seven others, together with two machine- guns.
General Orders 81, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Asbury Park, NJ

DE ROSSELLI, PETER L.
Private, U.S. Army
Company F, 361st Infantry Regiment, 91st Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 4, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Peter L. De Rosselli, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Gesnes, France, October 4, 1918. Accompanying a patrol on a reconnaissance, Private Roseli penetrated enemy positions, the exploit being accomplished under heavy fire. Although wounded, he returned with valuable information regarding the positions of enemy machine-gun nests and sniper posts.
General Orders No. 108, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Hollywood, CA

*DE RUM, HOWARD P.
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company C, 102d Field Signal Battalion, 27th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 29, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Howard P. De Rum, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Ronssoy, France, September 29, 1918. Corporal De Rum accompanied the first attacking wave, stringing telephone lines under terrific enemy fire, even after being advised by the signal officer to seek shelter, courageously maintained communication until he was killed.
General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Buffalo, NY

DE SMIDT, JOHN
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company G, 132d Infantry Regiment, 33d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 4, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John De Smidt, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Hamel, Belgium, July 4, 1918, With the assistance of an Australian soldier, Corporal De Smidt crept up on the position of an enemy machine-gun, captured the gun and forced its crew to carry it back to our lines.
General Orders 81, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Chicago, IL

*DE VALLES, JOHN B.
Chaplain, U.S. Army
104th Infantry Regiment, 26th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: April 10 - 13, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John B. De Valles, Chaplain, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Apremont, Toul sector, France, April 10 to 13, 1918. Chaplain De Valles repeatedly exposed himself to heavy artillery and machine-gun fire in order to assist in the removal of the wounded from exposed points in advance of the lines. He worked for long periods of time with stretcher bearers in carrying wounded men to safety. Chaplain De Valles previously rendered gallant service in the Chemin des Dames sector, March 11, 1918, by remaining with a group of wounded during a heavy enemy bombardment.
General Orders No. No. 35, W.D., 1920
Home Town: New Bedford, MA

DE VOS, PETER A.
Private First Class, U.S. Army
Company C, 60th Infantry Regiment, 5th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 14, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Peter A. De Vos, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Cunel, France, October 14, 1918. Accompanied by one other soldier, Private DeVos flanked two machine-gun nests, killed seven of the enemy, and captured four machine-guns, thereby making it possible for two companies of his battalion to enter the woods and continue the advance.
General Orders No. 44, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Chicago, IL

DEAKINS, JESSE S.
Mechanic, U.S. Army
Company A, 18th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 18, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Jesse S. Deakins, Mechanic, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action south of Soissons, France, July 18, 1918. Mechanic Deakins voluntarily proceeded with four other men the distance of about 400 yards in advance of our line and attacked a superior force of the enemy who were attempting to man a machine gun in a disabled French tank. Due to this bold attack the enemy was driven off and the tank retaken. Company A, 18th Infantry, was thereby enabled to continue the advance with slight loss.
General Orders No. 72, W.D., 1920
Home Town: St. Joseph, MO

DEAN, JOHN J.
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company H, 110th Infantry Regiment, 28th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 27, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John J. Dean, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Montblainville, France, September 27, 1918. Although wounded in the lung by a machine-gun bullet, Sergeant Dean refused to be evacuated. Upon his platoon reaching its objective, he consolidated the new position and repulsed a strong counterattack with heavy losses to the enemy. He then reported to his battalion commander, refusing a litter, saying that all effectives were needed in the line, and walked to the dressing station.
General Orders 64, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Philadelphia, PA

DEAN, THOMAS G., JR.
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company D, 197th Infantry Regiment, 27th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 29, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Thomas G. Dean, Jr., Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Ronssoy, France, September 29, 1918. During the operations against the Hindenburg line Corporal Dean, 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 men.
General Orders No. 20, W.D., 1919
Home Town: New York, NY

*DEARING, VINTON ADAMS
Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army
28th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: May 28, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Vinton Adams Dearing, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Cantigny, France, May 28, 1918. Detailed in command of a carrying party, Second Lieutenant Dearing bravely proceeded under fire to execute his mission, and by his example of bravery heartened his men, who were under fire for the first time. On May 29, 1918, he took his party through heavy shelling to carry ammunition to the front lines without being ordered to do so.
General Orders No. 99, W.D., 1918
Home Town: Cambridge, MA

*DEASEY, HERBERT A.
Private, U.S. Army
Company F, 131st Infantry Regiment, 33d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 9, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Herbert A. Deasey, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Chipilly Ridge, France, August 9, 1918. Acting on his own initiative Private Deasey advanced alone against a machine-gun nest that had been causing heavy casualties among his comrades. He crawled to within a short distance of the enemy position before he was detected. He then rushed the post and bayoneted the three gunners, being himself killed in the encounter.
General Orders 71, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Chicago, IL

DECAIRE, GEORGE
Bugler, U.S. Army
Company G, 125th Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 12, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George Decaire, Bugler, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near the Ourcq River, France, July 31, 1918. Bugler Decaire, acting as runner to battalion headquarters, continued in the advance and performed his duties under extremely heavy shell and machine-gun fare after he had been very severely wounded in the knee.
General Orders No. 46, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Baltic, MI

DECHERT, ROBERT
Captain, U.S. Army
7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 23, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Robert Dechert, Captain, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Le Channel, France, July 23 - 25, 1918. When the attacking battalion had been held up by machine- gun fire, Captain Dechert (then first lieutenant), who was on duty s regimental signal officer, personally carried wire across an open field in full view of the enemy and established a telephone station within 200 yards of the front line. He then went forward under heavy shell fire to report to the battalion commander, and returning to the telephone kept it in operation for 24 hours under intense artillery and machine-gun fire.
General Orders 89, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Philadelphia, PA

DECOPPET, ANDRE
First Lieutenant, U.S. Army
Aid-de-Camp, 77th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 14, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Andre Decoppet, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Merval, France, September 14, 1918. In preparation for an attack by units of his division, Lieutenant Decoppet helped establish an observation post. Learning a wounded officer was in front, Lieutenant Decoppet made his way twice through intense fire from artillery and small arms to where the wounded officer lay. and assisted in carrying him back to safety.
General Orders No. 21, W.D., 1919
Home Town: New York, NY

DEE, FRANK E.
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company I, 107th Infantry Regiment, 27th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 29, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Frank E. Dee, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Ronssoy, France, September 29,1918. When the advance of his platoon had been held up by direct machine-gun fire, Sergeant Dee, severely wounded during the advance, went out in plain view of the enemy, pulled the pin of a grenade with his teeth; and, throwing the bomb with his left arm, put the gun and its crew out of action.
General Orders No. 32, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Waterbury, CT

DEERINGER, HENRY
Private, U.S. Army
Company B, 117th Infantry Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 8, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Henry Deeringer, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Estrees, France, October 8, 1918. While working as a stretcher bearer Private Deeringer was himself severely wounded, but he nevertheless succeeded in getting his patient to the dressing station, where he himself received first aid and was tagged for evacuation. Tearing the tag from his coat, he returned to the field and continued to perform his duties until afternoon, when he was hardly able to walk, and was again ordered to the rear.
General Orders No. 46, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Knoxville, IA

*DEESE, PEYTON V.
First Lieutenant, U.S. Army
167th Infantry Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 28, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Peyton V. Deese, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Nesles, France, July 28, 1918. Although wounded, Lieutenant Deese led his platoon against enemy machine-gun nests, silencing them. He hade his way through a heavy barrage, encountering and breaking an enemy counterattack. Progressing slowly and with great difficulty on account of the deadly fire, he reached a strongly fortified position of the enemy, where he captured many prisoners and machine guns, and which he defended until the arrival of support. During the action he was again wounded, the effects of which caused his death.
General Orders No. 46, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Skippersville, AL

DEFORD, AUGUST H.
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company M, 28th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: May 28, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to August H. Deford, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Cantigny, France, May 28, 1918. Although wounded three times in the attack, Corporal De Ford showed conspicuous bravery in assisting to capture a machine-gun which was causing heavy losses. Although nearly exhausted, he captured three prisoners and made them secure before accepting attention to his injuries.
General Orders No. 99, W.D., 1918
Home Town: Chicago, IL

*DEGGS, GEORGE
Private, U.S. Army
Company E, 56th Infantry Regiment, 7th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 2, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George Deggs, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Preny, France, November 2, 1918. During an enemy counterattack the dugout in which Private Deggs and his companions were taking shelter was surrounded by a group of the enemy, who were demanding surrender. Jumping to the fire step, and with the aid of a rifle, Private Deggs killed four of the enemy and caused the rest to flee in confusion.
General Orders No. 44, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Benford, TX

DELAMBO, MIKE
Private, U.S. Army
Company M, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 20, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Mike Delambo, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action in the Claires- Chenes Woods, France, October 20, 1918. When his company was held up by machine- gun fire Private Delambo, with two comrades, advanced and made a flank attack on an enemy machine-gun position, capturing the gun and forcing 1 officer, 2 sergeants, and 6 privates to surrender. By his deed the company was enabled to continue the advance.
General Orders No. No. 27, W.D., 1920
Home Town: Greensburg, PA

DELAND, THORNDIKE
First Lieutenant, U.S. Army
340th Field Artillery, 89th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 4, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Thorndike Deland, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Marimbois Farm, France, November 4, 1918. Assisted by a soldier, First Lieutenant Deland went forward in advance of the infantry to lay telephone wires. Nearing Marimbois Farm, they found the place occupied by the enemy. Armed with hand grenades, he advanced on a dugout, where he routed out 17 of the enemy, bringing them back to our lines in the midst of a severe shell and machine-gun fire.
General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Denver, CO

*DELARIO, CHARLES E.
Captain, U.S. Army
360th Infantry Regiment, 90th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 2, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles E. Delario, Captain, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Verdun, France, November 2, 1918. Wounded while leading his company in the advance, Captain Delario turned over the command to another officer and went to the rear for first aid. Upon reaching the aid station he learned that his company was without officers, whereupon he immediately started back to the front through heavy machine-gun fire and was killed on the way.
General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Los Angeles, CA

DELESDERNIER, LIONEL W.
Private First Class, U.S. Army
Company L, 102d Infantry Regiment, 26th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: April 20, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Lionel W. Delesdernier, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Seicheprey, France, April 20, 1918. With great daring and utter disregard for his own safety Private Delesdernier made three hazardous journeys from his company command post to the battalion ammunition dump through the Bois-de-Remoirre, which was infested with enemy machine-gun nests and snipers. Twice he was driven off by pistol and grenade fire which he returned, and the third time forced to abandon further attempts when the dump was destroyed by enemy fire. Using the top of a dugout as a parapet he, with a few men of his company, engaged the enemy and with pistols and grenades alone kept the enemy from the company post of command. Finally Private Delesdernier, running through a terrific barrage of enemy fire, carried a message to the company support, accomplished his mission, and again returned through the enemy barrage to the defense of his company's headquarters.
General Orders No. 9, W.D., 1923
Home Town: Meriden, CT

DELEUW, CHARLES E.
Captain, U.S. Army
4th Engineers, 4th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 11, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles E. Deleuw, Captain, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Ville Savoye, France, August 11, 1918. Captain Deleuw was in command of a detachment of engineers engaged in constructing an artillery bridge across the river Vesle under constant fire from machine-guns and bombardment by both high-explosive and gas shells. Although he was suffering from the effects of gas, this officer remained in charge of the party, directing the work, and furnishing his men a splendid example of courage under fire and disregard for personal safety.
General Orders No. No. 138, W.D., 1918
Home Town: Riverside, IL

DELOTO, PETER
Sergeant, 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 Peter Deloto, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Grand Pre, France, October 25, 1918. During the attack Sergeant Deloto single-handed captured eight prisoners, and later aided materially in the capture of 16 more. When his company had been held up by the fire of a machine-gun, he set out, unassisted, and succeeded in capturing it, during which exploit he was wounded in the leg.
General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Fulton, NY

DENN, ANDREW
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company E, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 22, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Andrew Denn, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 22, 1918. Reorganizing his platoon, after all officers and noncommissioned officers had become casualties, he led a charge on an enemy machine-gun nest which threatened to annihilate his platoon and halted its advance. Although wounded in the attack, he continued on until he had killed the gunner and the entire crew.
General Orders No. 44, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Albany, NY

DENNELLEY, JOHN HENRY
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company A, 165th Infantry Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 15, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John Henry Dennelley, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Landres-et-St. Georges, France, October 15, 1918. When his company had been ordered to withdraw under intense machine-gun and artillery fire, Sergeant Dennelley, remained in the position until the other men had safely retired, when he saw to the removal of six wounded men.
General Orders No. 126, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Great Neck Station, NY

DENNIS, ERWIN A.
Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army
108th Infantry Regiment, 27th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 17, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Erwin A. Dennis, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near St. Souplet, France, October 17, 1918. Second Lieutenant Dennis led a small patrol against an enemy machine-gun nest, which he successfully captured. He discovered a large enemy nest, and for three hours held a position against it until reinforced by a Vickers machine-gun. This aid forced the enemy to surrender; the capture consisted of eight officers, 145 men, three large Maxim guns, seven light machine guns, and three antitank guns.
General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Auburn, NY

DENNISON, CHARLES S.
Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army
306th Infantry Regiment, 77th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 27, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles S. Dennison, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action in the forest of Argonne, France, September 27, 1918. Second Lieutenant Dennison was in command of a patrol sent out in the afternoon to locate a machine-gun nest. In the course of this operation he received a severe wound, but after reporting the location of the machine-gun nest at company headquarters he immediately returned to the vicinity of the machine-gun nest and spent the greater part of the night searching for a member of his patrol who was missing. Although he was suffering severe pain from his wounds, he refused to go to the first-aid station before the missing soldier was found.
General Orders No. 21, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Denver, CO

*DEROCHERS, RODOLPHE
Private First Class, U.S. Army
Company C, 2d Machine-Gun Battalion, 1st Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 9, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Rodolphe Derochers, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Exermont, France, October 9, 1918. Private Desrechers, a company runner, displayed exceptional bravery in carrying messages through heavy shell and machine-gun fire until killed.
General Orders No. 44, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Fall River, MA

*DERRICKSON, PAUL W.
Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army
28th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: May 28, 1919
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Paul W. Derrickson, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action in the advance on Cantigny, France, May 28, 1918. Second Lieutenant Derrickson courageously went forward with his platoon and reached the position he had been directed to take. Fearlessly walking up and down his line, he cheered and directed the work of his men until he was killed.
General Orders No. 99, W.D., 1918
Home Town: Norfolk, VA

DERRY, JOHN W.
Private First Class, U.S. Army
Company D, 4th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 15, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John W. Derry, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Nesles, France, July 15, 1918. Private First Class Derry requested permission to leave the trenches and to assist the wounded. Under heavy artillery bombardment of the enemy, he aided many wounded comrades to a dressing station, returning with litters for the more seriously wounded.
General Orders No. 32, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Petersburg, IL

*DESAUSSURE, EDWARD C.
First Lieutenant, U.S. Army
328th Infantry Regiment, 82d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 18, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edward C. Desaussure, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Sommerance, France, October 18, 1918. Lieutenant Desaussure was painfully wounded by shrapnel while in command of his company. Continuing to direct its operations while he was having his wound attended at the dressing station, he insisted upon returning to his command immediately thereafter, and, in attempting to do so, was killed by a bursting shell. His conspicuous devotion to duty and self-sacrificing spirit furnished an inspiration to his men, which contributed materially to the ultimate success of the attack.
General Orders 78, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Jacksonville, FL

DESKINS, FRANK
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company D, 354th Infantry Regiment, 89th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 1, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Frank Deskins, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Remonville, France, November 1, 1918. Corporal Deskins took command of the four leading combat groups, after four other leaders had been disabled, directing them with such skill and coolness that many machine guns were taken from the enemy. Four hours before the day's objective had been reached his shoulder was pierced by a machine-gun bullet, but he told no one of the wound until his line had been organized along the objective.
General Orders No. 44, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Myrtle, WV

DETROW, WALTER H.
Private, U.S. Army
Company B, 47th Infantry Regiment, 4th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 1, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Walter H. Detrow, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Sergy, France, August 1, 1918. After all the officers and noncommissioned officers of his platoon had been lost, Private Detrow assumed command of the platoon, successfully leading it from its critical situation to the objective through a terrific machine-gun and shell fire. He performed this gallant act without any previous instructions or orders and acted entirely upon his own initiative.
General Orders No. 44, W.D., 1919
Home Town: New Springfield, OH

DETTRE, REXFORD H.
Corporal, U.S. Army
Headquarters Company, 6th Field Artillery, 1st Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: May 1, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Rexford H. Dettre, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Villers- Tournelle, Cantigny Sector, France, on May 1, 1918. Corporal Dettre displayed distinguished bravery in twice leaving his shelter during a heavy bombardment and going to the assistance of wounded men lying exposed in the open.
General Orders No. No. 100, W.D., 1918
Home Town: Brandenton, FL

DEVANE, DUNCAN J.
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company C, 115th Machine-Gun Battalion, 30th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 23, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Duncan J. Devane, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Ypres, Belgium, August 23, 1918. Upon learning that several members of his platoon had been wounded by enemy shell fire, Sergeant DeVane immediately left his dug-out and went to their assistance. After carrying one man to shelter and being knocked down by a bursting shell in so doing, he returned to the shelled area and helped carry the rest of the wounded men to the dressing station 500 yards away, across a field which was being heavily bombarded with gas and high explosive shells.
General Orders No. 35, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Clarkton, NC

DEVEREAUX, HAROLD J.
Private, U.S. Army
Company M, 125th Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 31, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Harold J. Devereaux, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Sergy, France, July 31, 1918. When his company had crossed the River Ourcq and captured the Bois Pelger, the corporal of his squad, fighting beside him, was wounded by machine-gun fire. The enemy continued to fire on the wounded man, and Private Devereaux, single- handed, with the fire of his rifle, attacked the machine gun and succeeded in putting it out of action.
General Orders No. No. 117, W.D., 1918
Home Town: Elsie, MI

DEWALT, CLYDE H.
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company K, 356th Infantry Regiment, 89th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 10 - 11, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Clyde H. Dewalt, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Pouilly, France, November 10-11, 1918. Sergeant Dewalt volunteered and led a patrol against enemy machine guns which were flanking his company. He captured two of the guns, and returned with five prisoners, making possible the continuance of his company's advance.
General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Danville, PA

DEWITZ, HELMUTH
Private, U.S. Army
Company D, 127th Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 31, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Helmuth Dewitz, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Juvigny, north of Soissons, France, August 31, 1918. Private Dewitz was a member of a party who assisted in attacking a machine-gun nest held by approximately 70 Germans. Under terrific fire from the enemy who laid down an artillery barrage upon their position, they concentrated their rifle fire so effectively that 32 Germans surrendered within an hour. After the prisoners had been brought in, Private Dewitz, with another soldier, using a captured German gun, established a machine-gun position under heavy fire from both artillery and machine guns and delivered fire upon enemy positions.
General Orders No. 6, W.D., 1932
Home Town: Salem, OR

DEXTER, ALLAN L.
First Lieutenant, U.S. Army
104th Infantry Regiment, 26th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: April 12, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Allan L. Dexter, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Bois Brule, near Apremont, France, April 12 and 13, 1918, while acting as battalion scout officer. First Lieutenant Dexter displayed conspicuous courage and devotion to duty by exposing himself constantly under heavy shell fire to secure information, continuing his work for 24 hours after being wounded and until he collapsed at dressing station, where he had been sent for treatment.
General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Brookline, MA

*DI PASQUALE, FORTUNATO
Private, U.S. Army
Company D, 308th Infantry Regiment, 77th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 23, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Furtunato Di Pasquale, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Ville-Savoye, France, August 23, 1918. During the attack of his company to regain ground in the outpost zone on the Vesle River, Private Di Pasquale found himself holding an important post on the left flank of the company. He advanced across a railroad track in the face of terrific machine-gun fire from the high bank beyond the railroad cut, and, undaunted by enemy fire and with great courage, climbed half way up the steep railroad embankment and aided materially to the success of his company in driving the enemy from their machine-gun emplacement. Private Di Pasquale was killed as he made this advance.
General Orders No. No. 56, W.D., 1922
Home Town: Niagara Falls, NY

*DIAL, WALTER V.
Lieutenant, U.S. Army
2d Machine-Gun Battalion, 1st Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 4, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Walter V. Dial, Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Fleville, France, October 5, 1918. Lieutenant Dial displayed exceptional courage in leading his platoon in attacking and breaking up German machine-gun nests under heavy artillery and machine- gun fire. Although he was wounded, Lieutenant Dial refused to be evacuated and continued to advance until he was killed.
General Orders No. 68, W.D., 1920
Home Town: Huntington, WV

DICARLO, SALVATORE
Private First Class, U.S. Army
4th Machine Gun Battalion, 4th Machine-Gun Battalion, 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 18, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Salvatore Dicarlo, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Vierzy, France, July 18,1918. Single-handed, Private Di Carlo attacked and captured three enemy machine guns and eight prisoners. Later he rendered first aid to wounded comrades and assisted them from the field under intense machine-gun and artillery fire.
General Orders No. 42, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Los Angeles, CA

DICK, HENRY J.
Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army
131st Infantry Regiment, 33d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 9, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Henry J. Dick, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Chipilly Ridge, France, August 9, 1918. Although wounded, Second Lieutenant Dick rushed a machine-gun nest that was causing heavy casualties, and bayoneted one of the crew, shot two, and captured five of the enemy. Seeing some of the enemy enter a dugout, he followed, capturing twelve more Germans and three machine guns. His bravery was an inspiration to his men.
General Orders 71, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Emporia, KS

DICKENS, BENJAMIN
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company E, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 4, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Benjamin Dickens, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action in the forest of Argonne, France, October 4, 1918. Although he was severely wounded early in the attack, Sergeant Dickens refused to be evacuated, and, when all of the officers had become casualties, he took command of the company and led it to the objective. Shortly afterwards the enemy made a strong attack against the position, but, although he was scarcely able to walk, he so successfully led his company that the superior number of the enemy was forced to withdraw.
General Orders No. 44, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Harmony, IN

DICKERSON, WILLIAM L.
Private, U.S. Army
Company G, 26th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 19, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William L. Dickerson, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 19, 1918. With two other soldiers Private Dickerson rushed a machine-gun position, killed the crew and captured the gun in order to make the advance of his platoon possible.
General Orders No. No. 132, W.D., 1918
Home Town: Pelzer, SC

DICKEY, LESLIE J.
First Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company F, 322d Infantry Regiment, 81st Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 10, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Leslie J. Dickey, First Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Grimaucourt, France, November 10, 1918. After his company had been relieved, Sergeant Dickey voluntarily returned to the position which they formerly occupied and carried a wounded comrade to safety through fierce artillery fire.
General Orders No. 32, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Vincennes, IN

*DICKINSON, CLEMENT P.
First Lieutenant, U.S. Army
129th Machine-Gun Battalion, 35th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 27, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Clement P. Dickinson, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Charpentry, France, September 27, 1918. Lieutenant Dickinson voluntarily went forward alone through intense artillery and machine-gun fire to locate machine-gun positions and having accomplished this, returned and led his company forward to the attack, thus passing three times through this intense field of fire. On the following morning, having again volunteered to reconnoiter the new positions, he was instantly killed by a high-explosive shell.
General Orders No. No. 31, W.D., 1922
Home Town: Clinton, MO

*DICKOP, RAY C.
First Lieutenant, U.S. Army
127th Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 4, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Ray C. Dickop, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action in the attack on Fismes, France, August 4, 1918. On reaching Chezelles Farm, First Lieutenant Dickop was shot in the head, body and legs. Although thus fatally wounded, when orders came for another assault, he gave the command "Charge" to his company and led the assault until he fell dead.
General Orders No. No. 117, W.D., 1918
Home Town: Beloit, WI

*DICKSON, HARRISON A.
First Lieutenant, U.S. Army
131st Infantry Regiment, 33d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 9, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Harrison A. Dickson, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Chipilly Ridge, France, August 9, 1918. When his company was held up by heavy machine-gun fire, First Lieutenant Dickson ordered his men to lie down and went out alone, facing intense fire, in an effort to capture the hostile nest. Shortly after starting forward, he was shot through the heart.
General Orders 74, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Jacksonville, IL

DIENER, LOUIS
Captain (Medical Corps), U.S. Army
Sanitary Detachment, 112th Machine-Gun Battalion, 29th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 26 - 27, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Louis Diener, Captain (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action in the Ravine de la Veux Michieux, France, October 26 - 27, 1918. Upon being notified that an enemy shell had struck a dugout occupied by the brigade radio detachment, Captain Diener ran to the aid of the buried men and worked tirelessly to rescue them. Despite the fact that numerous gas and high explosive shells were falling in the vicinity, he continued his efforts until he was certain that the three men remaining in the ruined dugout were dead.
General Orders No. 15, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Culpeper, VA

DIETER, ARTHUR
Private, U.S. Army
Company A, 103d Engineers, 28th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 16, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Arthur Dieter, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at St. Agnan, France, July 16, 1918. On four different occasions during the night of July 16 Private Dieter volunteered and under heavy shell and machine-gun fire successfully rescued wounded comrades.
General Orders No. 99, W.D., 1918
Home Town: Dunmore, PA

DIETZ, ALBERT
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company I, 59th Infantry Regiment, 4th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 6, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Albert Dietz, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action in the Bois-de- Fays, France, October 6, 1918. When one of Sergeant Dietz's men was wounded and his clothing and bandolier of ammunition caught fire, he cried for help, and Sergeant Dietz left a place of safety and, regardless of his personal safety, went through intense machine- gun fire and rescued him.
General Orders No. 35, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Vincennes, IN

DIETZ, EDWARD W. A.
Private First Class, U.S. Army
314th Engineers, 89th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 6 - 7, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edward W. A. Dietz, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Bantheville, France, November 6 - 7, 1918. Private Dietz accompanied an officer on a reconnaissance of the bridge at Pouilly, and the road from Pouilly to Inor. Successfully reaching the river, he crossed, an act which had not been done by any troops previously. Re-crossing under heavy enemy fire, he made his way to Pouilly, collecting on his way most valuable information and data for engineer work. Just as they approached their destination he was wounded, the officer with him being killed. When darkness set in, he returned and supplied most valuable information regarding the reconnaissance.
General Orders No. 46, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Omaha, NE

DIGGINS, JOHN P.
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company D, 103d Infantry Regiment, 26th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 26, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John P. Diggins, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Marcheville, France, September 26, 1918. Sergeant Diggins, with Private Iron Grindie, climbed out of a trench in the face of severe shrapnel and machine-gun fire, proceeded 150 yards across an open space to the aid of a wounded officer, and dressed his wounds.
General Orders No. No. 142, W.D., 1918
Home Town: Nashua, NH

DIGGS, BENJAMIN W.
Private First Class, U.S. Army
Company M, 117th Infantry Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 7, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Benjamin W. Diggs, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Montbrehain, France, October 7, 1918. Private Diggs volunteered and successfully carried a message through heavy shell and machine gun fire in plain view of the enemy, after one runner had been killed and two others wounded in attempting to accomplish this mission. Though he was gassed in performing this feat, Private Diggs refused to seek first aid until he was wounded later in the afternoon.
General Orders No. 50, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Oliver Springs, TN

DIGGS, JUNIUS
Private, U.S. Army
Company G, 371st Infantry Regiment, 93d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 30, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Junius Diggs, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Ardeuil, France, September 30, 1918. After his company had been forced to withdraw from an advanced position under severe machine-gun and artillery fire, Private Diggs went forward and rescued wounded soldiers, working persistently until all of them had been carried to shelter.
General Orders No. 46, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Chestervield, SC

DIGIACOMO, PASQUALE
Private, U.S. Army
Company F, 145th Infantry Regiment, 37th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 15, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Pasquale Digiacomo, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action east of Baccarat, France, August 15, 1918. Private Digiacomo was one of four men who successfully held a small advanced post against a raid of 80 of the enemy. Two of the defenders were killed, but the staunch work of the others drove off the raiders. He engaged in a hand-to-hand encounter with the assailants, with hand grenades and his rifle.
General Orders No. 50, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Akron, OH

*DILBECK, ANDREW W.
Private, U.S. Army
Company I, 356th Infantry Regiment, 89th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 10 - 11, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Andrew W. Dilbeck, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Pouilly, France, November 10 - 11, 1918. Private Dilbeck, accompanied Lieutenant Murphy and three other soldiers in a flank attack on three heavy machine guns. Fired on directly at 30 yards, they charged the guns, and in the hand-to-hand fight which followed this soldier and two of his comrades were killed.
General Orders No. 44, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Crossville, AL

DILE, PERCY L.
Private, U.S. Army
Company C, 15th Machine-Gun Battalion, 5th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 13,1 918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Percy L. Dile, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action in the St. Mihiel offensive, France, September 13, 1918. After being severely wounded, Private Dile refused to be evacuated but made several trips through intense machine-gun and shell fire, bringing up ammunition to his squad. After the gunner was killed, he took his place and fired the gun until completely exhausted.
General Orders No. 35, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Lawrenceville, IL

DILL, LESTER C.
Private, U.S. Army
Company B, 47th Infantry Regiment, 4th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 1, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Lester C. Dill, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Sergy, France, August 1, 1918. After being wounded twice while he was carrying a message, Private Dill bandaged his wounds under fire and delivered his message.
General Orders No. No. 145, W.D., 1928
Home Town: Towanda, PA

DILLARD, MARQUIS L.
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company A, 354th Infantry Regiment, 89th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 1, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Marquis L. Dillard, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Barricourt, France, November 1, 1918. While leading a patrol in advance of our lines, Sergeant Dillarde was subjected to intense machine gun and minenwerfer fire. With marked courage, he successfully led his men in a charge, first upon the machine gun, and then upon the minenwerfer, capturing both gun and the crews.
General Orders 87, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Laddonia, MO

DILLENBECK, WILLARD
Private, U.S. Army
Company A, 26th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 21, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Willard Dillenbeck, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 21, 1918. Private Dillenbeck repeatedly carried messages from his company to platoon commanders, in daylight across open ground in full view of the enemy and under heavy bombardment.
General Orders No. No. 132, W.D., 1918
Home Town: Delavan, WI

DILLIARD, JOHN A.
Private, U.S. Army
Company B, 306th Machine-Gun Battalion, 77th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 14, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John A. Dilliard, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Marcq, France, October 14, 1918. In the performance of his duties as runner, Private Dilliard was obliged to travel over a road which was under constant and heavy shell fire, but he succeeded in delivering a message to his commanding officer, which enabled the latter to so place his guns that a direct fire was made on the enemy.
General Orders No. 21, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Brooklyn, NY

DILLINGHAM, CHARLES K.
Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army
318th Infantry Regiment, 80th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 6, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles K. Dillingham, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Nantillois, France, October 6, 1918. Lieutenant Dillingham, on duty as battalion intelligence officer, twice volunteered and led a patrol through woods known to be occupied by hostile machine guns. Working his way through artillery and machine-gun fire, he succeeded in ascertaining the position of units on the right and left of his own. Throughout the action around Nantillois and the Bois-des-Ogons, this officer was a constant inspiration to his men by his devotion to duty and disregard of personal safety.
General Orders 7, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Germantown, PA

*DILLON, HARRY
Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army
26th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 22, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Harry Dillon, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 22, 1918. By cool and daring leadership Second Lieutenant Dillon carried his platoon forward in four attacks and took all objectives assigned to him.
General Orders No. 15, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Mondovi, WI

DILLON, JOHN T.
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company C, 102d Infantry Regiment, 26th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 22, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John T. Dillon, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Chateau- Thierry, France, July 22, 1918. After being wounded Sergeant Dillon refused to go to the rear, but volunteered to act as a runner and repeatedly carried messages through the enemy barrage. Later the same day he voluntarily joined his platoon and fought with it in a successful attack against the enemy's line.
General Orders No. No. 125, W.D., 1918
Home Town: New Haven, CT

*DILWORTH, JOSEPH
Private, U.S. Army
Company A, 39th Infantry Regiment, 4th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 26, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Joseph Dilworth, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Montfaucon Hill, France, September 26, 1918. After his squad leader had become a casualty, Private Dilworth assumed command and led his men against machine-gun nests, materially assisting in the capture of two guns and prisoners. He was killed in the performance of duty.
General Orders 89, W.D., 1919
Home Town: South Manchester, CT

DION, ARTHUR J.
First Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company F, 326th Infantry Regiment, 82d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 14, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Arthur J. Dion, First Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Fleville, France, October 14, 1918. During the advance of his battalion, and at a time when the concentrated fire of the enemy had caused numerous casualties in our ranks, Sergeant Dion not only reorganized his own platoon but assisted in reforming others after the leaders had been lost. He was selected as patrol leader to gain contact with the enemy, and although painfully wounded and nearly exhausted from loss of blood he continued on. After having his wound dressed he insisted on returning to complete his mission.
General Orders No. 50, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Milford, MA

DION, EDWARD L.
Private, U.S. Army
Company C, 102d Infantry Regiment, 26th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: April 20, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edward L. Dion, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action in defending his post during the Seicheprey engagement on the morning of April 20, 1918. Although completely surrounded by the enemy on several occasions, Private Dion fought them off with grenades and rifle fire, finally succeeding in driving them away, after which he carried a wounded comrade through a rain of shrapnel to a first-aid station and returned to his post.
General Orders No. 99, W.D., 1918
Home Town: Hartford, CT

*DIPASQUALE, AMERICO
Private, U.S. Army
Company G, 315th Infantry Regiment, 79th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 11, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Americo Dipasquale, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Verdun, France, November 11, 1918, Private Dipasquale volunteered his services as a connecting file, and during the course of operations was obliged to cross and re-cross fields swept by shell and machine-gun fire. His efforts were instrumental in keeping contact with the unit of his left. While he was thus engaged, Private Dipasquale was killed.
General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Philadelphia, PA

*DISALVO, CHARLES
Private, 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 Charles Disalvo, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Remonville, France, November 1, 1918. When the combat group, of which he was a member, was held up by enemy machine-guns, Private Disalvo charged forward alone, and, attacking the nest, killed one gunner and forced the rest to surrender. His heroic act enabled the advance to be resumed, though Private Disalvo had himself been mortally wounded.
General Orders 71, W.D., 1919
Home Town: St. Louis, MO

*DIXON, BEN F.
Captain, U.S. Army
120th Infantry Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 29, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Ben F. Dixon, Captain, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Vaux-Andigny, France, September 29, 1918. Captain Dixon was severely wounded during the early part of the operations against the Hindenburg line; his company having only one officer, he remained on duty. Shortly afterwards he received a second wound, and again refused to leave his men. When he saw that the front waves of his company were getting into barrage he at once went forward to stop them, and while doing so he was killed.
General Orders No. No. 3, W.D., 1924
Home Town: Asheboro, NC

DIXON, JOHN R.
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company D, 112th Infantry Regiment, 28th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 27, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John R. Dixon, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action west of Varennes, France, September 27, 1918. While advancing in the attack against a strongly held enemy position, Sergeant Dixon's platoon was suddenly fired on by several machine guns. The platoon commander was killed and the platoon forced to withdraw. Hearing the cries of a wounded comrade, he advanced through heavy machine-gun fire over 100 yards toward the enemy lines and returned with a severely wounded comrade.
General Orders No. No. 11, W.D., 1921
Home Town: Pittsburgh, PA

DIXON, ROY T.
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company B, 131st Infantry Regiment, 33d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 14, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Roy T. Dixon, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Consenvoye, France, October 14, 1918. After five runners had been killed or wounded in attempting to reach the battalions on the flanks of his own, Corporal Dixon volunteered to lead a patrol to establish liaison with them. In so doing, he encountered an enemy machine gun, which he boldly attacked and silenced, successfully accomplishing his mission.
General Orders 78, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Chicago, IL

DOBBS, LAIN
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company B, 26th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 4, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Lain Dobbs, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Verdun, France, October 4, 1918. While attacking woods protected by machine guns, Sergeant Dobbs, in command of a small patrol, was surrounded by about 50 of the enemy. Under his direction the party succeeded in killing or wounding many of the enemy, causing the remainder to withdraw. Although affected by gas, he continued to fight on, until seriously wounded by shell fire.
General Orders 64, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Rapids, KY

DOBSON, WOODRUFF W.
First Lieutenant, U.S. Army
308th Infantry Regiment, 77th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 29, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Woodruff W. Dobson, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Le Moulin de l'Homme Mort, France, September 29, 1918. Lieutenant Dobson volunteered and reconnoitered in front of the first line battalion to secure information regarding enemy machine-guns and minenwerfers which had checked the advance of his organization. He was wounded by a sniper's bullet as he crawled back from this reconnaissance, but refused to submit to first-aid, until he made his report to the battalion commander and informed his men of the enemy's position.
General Orders No. 35, W.D., 1919
Home Town: New York, NY

DODD, BRENDON J.
Major, U.S. Army
132d Infantry Regiment, 33d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 8, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Brendon J. Dodd, Major, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Consenvoye, France, October 8, 1918. While the attacking first wave was halted by machine-gun fire, Major Dodd crossed the line and, getting in front of it, located the direction from which the fire was coming. He then directed a flanking fire on the stronghold and so encouraged his men that the attack was renewed. His great bravery resulted in a highly successful attack, during which many of the enemy were killed and captured and a large number of our men recovered, who were taken prisoners earlier in the day.
General Orders No. 32, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Chicago, IL

DODDER, ALEXANDER
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company H, 53d Infantry Regiment, 6th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 4, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Alexander Dodder, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Landersbach, Alsace, October 4, 1918. Sergeant Dodder was in a detachment of 50 soldiers who were attacked by a raiding party of the enemy composed of 300 storm troops. Though severely wounded by shell fire and grenades during the combat, this courageous soldier continued to operate his automatic rifle until the enemy retreated. The fire of the rifle which he was manning alone dispersed the main body of the enemy and prevented them from capturing prisoners and gaining valuable information.
General Orders No. No. 120, W.D., 1918
Home Town: Walworth, WI

DODGE, CHARLIE M.
Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army
Sanitary Detachment, 104th Infantry Regiment, 26th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: April 10, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charlie M. Dodge, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Bois Brule, near Apremont, France, April 10, 1918. Second Lieutenant Dodge displayed conspicuous gallantry during the action of April 10, 1918, in running through a heavily shelled area to rescue an officer who had fallen mortally wounded, and at great personal risk carrying him to the dressing station.
General Orders No. 99, W.D., 1918
Home Town: Springfield, MA

*DODGE, ROWLAND S.
Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army
101st Infantry Regiment, 26th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 24 - 25, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Rowland S. Dodge, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Verdun, France, October 24 - 25, 1918. Learning of the proposed advance in which his company was to participate, and, although sick in a hospital, Lieutenant Dodge secured his release and joined his command. He was at all times in advance of his front line, reconnoitering the ground, thereby facilitating the advance. Leading a counterattack, he was killed by rifle fire.
General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Pawtucket, RI

D'OGOSTINO, ANTONIO
Private, U.S. Army
Company B, 109th Infantry Regiment, 26th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 15, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Antonio D'Ogostino, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near St. Agnan, France, July 15, 1918. Private D'Ogestino voluntarily went out alone through strange territory under heavy bombardment near St. Agnan, France, July 15, 1918, obtained important information and his own initiative rescued two wounded French soldiers exposed to enemy fire.
General Orders No. No. 109, W.D., 1918
Home Town: Williamsport, PA

DOGRESS, CHRISTIAN
Private, U.S. Army
Company A, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Acti