WWI US Army Recipients of the Distinguished Service Cross

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HAAS, ROBERT K.
First Lieutenant, U.S. Army
308th Infantry Regiment, 77th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 10, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Robert K. Haas, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Revillon, France, September 10, 1918. During the attack on Revillon, Lieutenant Haas voluntarily left his shelter and went across an open slope in full observation of the enemy and under heavy machine-gun fire to the aid of a wounded soldier, bringing him back to our lines for first-aid treatment.
General Orders No. 35, W.D., 1919
Home Town: New York, NY

HAAS, WILLIAM A.
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company c, 316th Infantry Regiment, 79th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 5, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William A. Haas, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action on Hill 378, near Verdun, France, November 5, 1918. Corporal Haas with two other men occupied a small shell hole on the front line, there being no other troops near except 15 men who occupied a large shell hole a few yards to their right. The morning was foggy and about 60 Germans crept through the lines, outflanked the men in the large shell hole, disarmed them, and ordered them to stand fast. Corporal Haas and his two companions immediately opened rapid fire, killing six of the Germans and completely routing the others, thereby rescuing their 15 comrades from the hands of the enemy.
General Orders No. No. 3, W.D., 1929
Home Town: West Reading, PA

HABECKER, GUY M.
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company I, 316th Infantry Regiment, 79th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 4 - 6, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Guy M. Habecker, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Verdun, France, November 4 - 6, 1918. While performing the duties of supply sergeant, Corporal Habecker succeeded in getting food to his company which was holding the outpost line. He led carrying parties through heavy shell fire, bringing hot coffee and bread to the men. On one occasion he made the journey unaided, taking with him a large quantity of bread.
General Orders No. 44, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Steelton, PA

HACKER, HENRY E.
Private, U.S. Army
Company A, 110th Infantry Regiment, 28th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 1, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Henry E. Hacker, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Apremont, France, October 1, 1918. Private Hacker overheard a lieutenant report to the battalion commander the location of an enemy machine-gun nest which was causing heavy casualties among our troops. Due to heavy shelling, delay in the bringing up of a one- pounder crew was serious, and Private Hacker, realizing the need for immediately silencing the enemy machine-guns, acting on his own initiative, advanced alone over a fire-swept area for about 500 yards, attacked and captured the enemy crews of six men and two machine-guns and brought them back to our lines.
General Orders 64, W.D., 1919
Home Town: New York, NY

HADLEY, LEE A.
First Lieutenant (Medical Corps), U.S. Army
106th Infantry (Attached), 27th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 29, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Lee A. Hadley, First Lieutenant (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Ronssoy, France, September 29, 1918. Under observation of the enemy and with complete disregard for his own safety Lieutenant Hadley ran and crawled 200 yards to a shell hole where eighteen of his men had been killed or wounded by shellfire. Dressing the wounds of twelve of the surviving men, he carried each of them 100 yards to a place of safety under intense enemy machine-gun and artillery fire; from this point they were evacuated by members of a sanitary detachment. Two of the wounded men were killed by enemy fire while being carried in the arms of this officer. The undaunted bravery of Lieutenant Hadley was an inspiration to every member of his organization.
General Orders No. No. 14, W.D., 1923
Home Town: Lacona, NY

HADNETT, GEORGE
Corporal, 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 George Hadnett, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action east of Baccarat, France, August 15, 1918. Corporal Hadnet was in command of a small advance post which was successfully held by three men and himself against a raid by 80 of the enemy. Two of his party were killed, but the staunch defense of the others drove off the raiders. He personally killed three of the enemy in hand-to-hand fighting.
General Orders No. No. 100, W.D., 1918
Home Town: Youngstown, OH

HAGAN, LUTHER J.
Private, U.S. Army
Company K, 119th Infantry Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 29, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Luther J. Hagan, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, September 29, 1918. When his squad was held up by fire from a sniper's post, he advanced alone against it across an open space and drove the others off, allowing a renewal of the advance. Later he braved heavy shell fire to go to the aid of wounded soldiers, dressing their wounds and assisting them back to the lines.
General Orders 81, W.D., 1919
Home Town: French Lick, IN

*HAGEMAN, AUGUST
Private First Class, U.S. Army
Company M, 30th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 15 & 26, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to August Hageman, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Crezancy, France, July 15, 1918. Private Hageman carried frequent messages through barrage fire, and later brought in wounded and carried ammunition to the front line. On July 26, near Jaulgonne, this man also carried messages through the most violent shellfire.
General Orders 95, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Lantry, SD

HAGEMEYER, GEORGE K.
Private, U.S. Army
Company M, 107th Infantry Regiment, 27th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 29, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George K. Hagemeyer, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Bony, France, September 29, 1918. During a period that his company was held up by hazardous enemy fire, Private Hagemeyer acted as stretcher bearer and, even though wounded, and ordered to the rear, he continued in the work of removing the wounded. He remained at his task throughout the violent fire until he was wounded five times and forced to retire from loss of blood.
General Orders No. 44, W.D., 1919
Home Town: New York, NY

HAGERMAN, OTHO M.
Private First Class, 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 Otho M. Hagerman, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Barricourt, France, November 1, 1918. Seeing his platoon held up by murderous machine-gun fire, Private Hagerman advanced over an open area, in the face of fierce machine-gun fire, to a point within 150 yards of the enemy, from where he destroyed the machine-gun nest with rifle grenades.
General Orders 81, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Kahoka, MO

HAHN, FREDERICK
Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army
7th Field Artillery, 1st Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: May 28 - 30, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Frederick Hahn, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Cantigny, France, May 28 - 30, 1918. Second Lieutenant Hahn unhesitatingly went into heavy shell fire to supervise the repair of telephone lines and to act as runner when the further maintenance of the wires became an impossibility.
General Orders No. 99, W.D., 1918
Home Town: Savannah, GA

HAHN, JOSEPH C.
Corporal, U.S. Army
Machine-Gun Company, 354th Infantry Regiment, 89th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 1, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Joseph C. Hahn, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Remonville, France, November 1, 1918. Corporal Hahn displayed exceptional bravery and initiative in leading his machine-gun squad through heavy fire ahead of the infantry front line to a point only thirty yards from six enemy machine-guns which defended a hill. Despite the intense grenade and machine-gun fire, which was directed at him, he maintained such effective fire that the hostile guns were put out of action and the infantry advance thereupon resumed.
General Orders 95, W.D., 1919
Home Town: St. Louis, MO

HALE, CLAUD P.
Private First Class, U.S. Army
Medical Detachment, 354th Infantry Regiment, 89th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 1, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Claud P. Hale, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Remonville, France, November 1, 1918. Braving the deadly machine-gun and artillery fire, he worked unceasingly, and with no regard for his personal safety in administering to wounded men and assisting them to places of safety. He constantly went forward into the open under machine-gun fire to aid fallen comrades, and his work was the means of saving many lives.
General Orders 64, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Martinsburg, MO

HALEY, ROSCO ROBERT
First Lieutenant, U.S. Army
142d Infantry Regiment, 36th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 8, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Rosco Robert Haley, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne, France, October 8, 1918. Lieutenant Haley was severely wounded in the head while leading his platoon forward, but he continued in the advance, directing the cutting of wire entanglements under heavy fire. Shortly afterward he received another wound in the face, but he again refused to go to the rear, remaining with his platoon encouraging his men and maintaining organization until he became unconscious.
General Orders 66, W.D., 1919
Home Town: San Antonio, TX

*HALFMANN, ANTHONY N.
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company B, 150th Machine-Gun Battalion, 42d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 28, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Anthony N. Halfmann, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Villers-sur-Fere, France, July 28, 1918. Sergeant Halfmann displayed courage, coolness, and leadership throughout the attack on the enemy positions north of the River Ourcq. The machine-gun crew which he was directing shot seven enemy snipers from their posts. He was killed while reconnoitering in advance of our lines for an advantageous position for his guns.
General Orders No. No. 102, W.D., 1918
Home Town: Fond du Lac, WI

HALL, CHARLES P.
Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army
Adjutant, 3d Infantry Brigade, 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 18, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles P. Hall, Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Vierzy, France, July 18, 1918. At a critical time in the battle, when information was difficult to obtain, Lieutenant Colonel Hall, Brigade Adjutant, volunteered to report on the fighting in Vierzy, which was then in the hands of the enemy. Accompanying a group of French tanks, he entered the town under intense fire; and, during the advance, went forward through machine-gun fire and carried to safety a wounded man. He assisted materially in maintaining organization among the troops and established a first aid station at which many wounded were cared for, returning later to Brigade Headquarters with valuable information.
General Orders 98, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Charleston, MS

HALL, FRED L.
Private, U.S. Army
Company E, 26th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 19, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Fred L. Hall, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 19, 1918. Private Hall refused to go to the rear when wounded, continued to fire his automatic rifle with effectiveness, and when finally exhausted directed another man in the use of the rifle and attempted to act as ammunition carrier.
General Orders No. No. 132, W.D., 1918
Home Town: Doyon, ND

*HALL, GEORGE W.
Private, U.S. Army
Machine-Gun Company, 305th Infantry Regiment, 77th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 5, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George W. Hall, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Pincon Farm, France, September 5, 1918. After having been ordered to a place of safety, Private Hall left his shelter and returned to a trench, which was being severely shelled, rescued and brought back two wounded comrades. He was killed in action three days later.
General Orders No. 44, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Chicago, IL

*HALL, HAROLD DE LA MONTE
Private, U.S. Army
Company A, 59th Infantry Regiment, 4th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 29, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Harold De La Monte Hall, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Bois-de-Brieulles, France, September 29, 1918. When his company was in a perilous position Private Hall volunteered and carried a message to battalion headquarters, a distance of 1,000 yards, under heavy artillery and machine-gun fire. On his return journey he was killed.
General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Buffalo, WV

*HALL, HENRY H.
Private, U.S. Army
Company L, 119th Infantry Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 31, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Henry H. Hall, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Voormezeele, Belgium, August 31, 1918. When the carrier of a Lewis gun crew was killed, Private Hall took his place; and ammunition becoming exhausted, volunteered to go for a new supply, under heavy fire. Wounded while on this mission, he opened fire on the enemy with his rifle, engaging a hostile patrol until he was mortally wounded by a second bullet.
General Orders 87, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Lumber Bridge, NC

HALL, HERBERT W.
First Lieutenant, U.S. Army
44th Artillery, Coast Artillery Corps
Date of Action: September 27, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Herbert W. Hall, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Thiaucourt, France, September 27, 1918. Lieutenant Hall was in charge of a trainload of ammunition being sent to two 8-inch howitzer batteries in active operation against the enemy. Finding that part of the light railway track had been destroyed by enemy shell fire, he secured a detail of men under an engineer officer and worked with them to repair the track. When the engineer officer was killed by an exploding shell, Lieutenant Hall assumed full charge and. continued the work under heavy shell fire, showing utter disregard for personal danger and inspiring confidence in his men by his calmness, decision, and courage.
General Orders No. 15, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Boston, MA

HALL, JAMES G.
First Lieutenant (Medical Corps), U.S. Army
360th Infantry Regiment, 90th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 12 - 15, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James G. Hall, First Lieutenant (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Montauville, France, September 12 - 15, 1918. In spite of severe wounds, including two broken ribs, received on the first day of the action, Lieutenant Hall continued at his post for three days administering aid to the wounded throughput the combat. Numbers of lives were saved by his heroism and devotion to duty.
General Orders No. No. 27, W.D., 1920
Home Town: Atlanta, GA

*HALL, PERCY M.
First Lieutenant, U.S. Army
107th Infantry Regiment, 27th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 29, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Percy M. Hall, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Ronssoy, France, September 29, 1918. Disregarding his extremely weak condition, Lieutenant Hall insisted on going into attack with his company. Recent illness made it nearly impossible for him to stand, still he went to all parts of the line during an enemy counter barrage and murderous machine-gun fire, maintaining his platoon formations. By giving his overcoat to a wounded man, he so exposed himself that he died shortly afterwards from the effects.
General Orders No. 32, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Montclair, NJ

HALL, RAMON L.
Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army
105th Infantry Regiment, 27th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 29, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Ramon L. Hall, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action east of Ronssoy, France, September 29, 1918. During the operations against the Hindenburg line Lieutenant Hall left shelter, in broad daylight, went forward under heavy shell and machine-gun fire, and succeeded in bringing back to our lines a wounded soldier. His splendid courage and gallant conduct furnished a fine example to his command.
General Orders No. 20, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Schenectady, NY

HALL, THOMAS H.
Private First Class, U.S. Army
Company B, 364th Infantry Regiment, 91st Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 31, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Thomas H. Hall, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Kleithoek, Belgium, October 31, 1918. When the attack of his battalion was held up by heavy fire from an enemy machine gun nest, Private First Class Hall led a detail of two other enlisted men for 200 yards across an open field swept by the enemy fire, to a position on the flank within 50 yards of the machine gun nest, where, although slightly wounded, with utter disregard of his personal safety, he stood up in the face of heavy fire from both flanks and, firing as he ran, charged the position forcing the surrender of 13 of the enemy, therein, thus silencing their two machine guns. After removing valuable documents from the body of a fallen enemy officer, Private First Class Hall forced his prisoners to take up their machine guns and accompany him to his own lines through an intense enemy fire by which one of the prisoners was wounded.
Decorations U.S. Army, Supplement IV, 1940
Home Town: Santa Monica, CA

HALL, VARNER
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company D, 167th Infantry Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: March 4, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Varner Hall, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Ancerviller, France, March 4, 1918. Sergeant Hall conducted himself with marked bravery as a member of a patrol of five men which encountered an enemy patrol of eleven men, attacked vigorously, routed the enemy patrol and took two prisoners.
General Orders No. 126, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Birmingham, AL

*HALL, WILLIAM A.
Private, U.S. Army
Company A, 353d Infantry Regiment, 89th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 12, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William A. Hall, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near St. Mihiel, France, September 12, 1918. Private Hall, acting as runner between his company and battalion headquarters, made several trips through severe artillery bombardment before he was severely wounded.
General Orders No. 20, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Winfield, KS

HALLEY, ORVEL H.
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company M, 28th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 1 - 3, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Orvel H. Halley, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Exermont, France, October 1 - 3, 1918. While in charge of two squads of a reconnoitering patrol on an exceptionally hazardous mission in the vicinity of Serieux Farm, Corporal Halley displayed utter fearlessness, leading his men in groups through zones swept by intense machine-gun fire, returning three times to guide those left behind. Reaching his objective, he voluntarily entered and moved about within the German lines, returning with important information for the officer in charge of the patrol. When the patrol was surrounded, Corporal Halley, although dangerously situated with his men, held on, refusing to surrender and repulsed two attacks. Later, when attacked by much greater force, he succeeded under cover of semidarkness in withdrawing under heavy fire and joined his company. His bravery, coolness, and devotion to duty were a constant inspiration to his men.
General Orders No. 9, W.D., 1923
Home Town: Macon, MO

HALPHEN, DEWEY
Private, U.S. Army
Company M, 37th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: May 28 - 30, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Dewey Halphen, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Cantigny, France, May 28 - 30, 1918. Private Halphen acted as liaison agent during the fight with courageous disregard of his own safety.
General Orders No. 99, W.D., 1918
Home Town: St. Martinsville, LA

HAM, SAMUEL V.
Colonel, U.S. Army
109th Infantry Regiment, 28th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 6, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Samuel V. Ham, Colonel, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Magneux, France, September 6, 1918. By courageously leading his firing line in the advance across the Vesle River from Magneux toward Muscourt, Colonel Ham exemplified the greatest heroism and truest leadership, instilling in his men confidence in their undertaking. Having been severely wounded, and unable to move, he remained for ten hours on the field of battle, directing the attack, and refused to be evacuated or receive medical attention until his men had been cared for.
General Orders No. No. 128, W.D., 1918
Home Town: Warrington, IN

HAMAK, FRANK A.
Private, U.S. Army
Company E, 165th Infantry Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 8, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Frank A. Hamak, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Chaumont, South of Sedan, France, November 8, 1918. Severely wounded in the legs by machine-gun fire, and unable to walk, Private Hamak refused to accept assistance from his comrades rather than expose them to danger, and crawled five hundred yards to a dressing station.
General Orders No. 126, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Wecota, SD

HAMBRICK, GORDON A.
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company K, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 3, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Gordon A. Hambrick, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Medeah Ferme, France, October 3, 1918. Believing his platoon commander to be killed and finding himself in front of our attacking wave, Sergeant Hambrick gathered a number of men, detached from their organizations, who had pushed to the front, and led them against an enemy position across ground swept by machine-gun fire. With 25 men, he attacked a strongly defended enemy position occupying the right flank, capturing 80 prisoners and five enemy machine guns, and held the position until the arrival of our attacking wave.
General Orders No. 21, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Georgetown, KY

*HAMEL, ALFRED R.
Captain, U.S. Army
26th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 18, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Alfred R. Hamel, Captain, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 18, 1918. Although severely wounded, Captain Hamel refused to give up, and continued courageously to lead his company until killed.
General Orders No. No. 132, W.D., 1918
Home Town: Atlantic City, NJ

HAMES, WILLIAM W.
First Lieutenant, U.S. Army
372d Infantry Regiment, 93d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 28 - 29, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William W. Hames, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Bussy Farm and Sechault, France, September 28 - 29, 1918. First Lieutenant Hames was in charge of the 37-millimeter guns, which he skillfully employed until they were put out of action. He then joined one of the assaulting waves advancing on the enemy's position, and with the aid of two men captured a machine-gun and three prisoners. Although badly gassed, he continued in action until the next day, when he collapsed.
General Orders No. 13, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Jonesville, SC

HAMILTON, ARTHUR M.
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company E, 58th Infantry Regiment, 4th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 6, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Arthur M. Hamilton, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Brieulles, France, October 6, 1918. Corporal Hamilton and a comrade, under heavy enemy fire, went to the rescue of wounded lying in advance of our lines and returned to our lines with two wounded American soldiers. In accomplishing this mission they advanced to within 75 yards of the enemy lines, over an area which the enemy raked with their fire.
General Orders No. No. 53, W.D., 1920
Home Town: Des Moines, IA

HAMILTON, BRYAN
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company E, 145th Infantry Regiment, 37th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 31, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Bryan Hamilton, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Olsene, Belgium, October 31, 1918. Sergeant Hamilton was leading a detachment forward which was caught in a heavy enemy counter-barrage. Though he was badly wounded by shell fire, he kept his men organized and, pushing forward, dislodged the enemy from a strong position, where he was again wounded.
General Orders No. 44, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Portsmouth, OH

*HAMILTON, BYRON W.
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company M, 168th Infantry Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 28, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Byron W. Hamilton, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action on Hill 212, near Sergy, France, July 28, 1918. When leading a rushing attack on machine-guns on Hill 212. Sergeant Hamilton rallied his company after it had become disorganized under a machine-gun barrage and all the officers were killed or wounded. He led his men forward in an effective attack and was shortly afterwards killed while moving along his line.
General Orders No. 99, W.D., 1918
Home Town: Pleasant Plain, IA

*HAMILTON, JAMES A.
First Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company M, 105th Infantry Regiment, 27th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 27, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James A. Hamilton, First Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Ronssoy, France, September 27, 1918. First Sergeant Hamilton rallied his company after it had become disorganized under a machine-gun barrage and all the officers were killed or wounded. He led his men forward in an effective attack, and was shortly afterwards killed while moving along his line.
General Orders No. 20, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Hoosick Falls, NY

HAMILTON, JOHN W.
First Lieutenant, 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 John W. Hamilton, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, September 29, 1918. Assuming command of his company when two senior officers became casualties, First Lieutenant Hamilton led his men bravely under heavy fire, continuing in command after being wounded in the arm by a shell splinter. Later when knocked down by a large piece of shell which struck him in the leg, he again refused to leave his men and kept up the advance. He personally led a patrol of three squads into the town of Bellicourt held by the enemy, returning with prisoners and valuable information which aided in the further advance.
General Orders 64, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Pleasanton, KS

*HAMILTON, OTHO
First Lieutenant, U.S. Army
23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 3, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Otho Hamilton, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne-a-Arnes, France, October 3, 1918. Lieutenant Hamilton advanced his company through an area swept by machine-gun and shell fire, and by his coolness and excellent leadership brought his company into an extremely advantageous position. He then caused a platoon to be sent flanking a machine-gun that had retarded his advance, and with the remainder of the company maintained a continuous fire against the enemy's position, encouraging his men by his gallant example. He was later instantly killed by shell fire while returning from a reconnaissance.
General Orders No. 20, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Pomeroy, OH

HAMILTON, REUBEN G.
Major (Medical Corps), U.S. Army
Headquarters Ambulance Section, 101st Sanitary Train, 26th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 25 - 26, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Reuben G. Hamilton, Major (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Marcheville, France, September 25 - 26, 1918. Major Hamilton established and maintained an ambulance dressing station in an advanced and hazardous position, where he labored unceasingly, treating and evacuating the wounded, throughout the day, in full view of the enemy and under heavy bombardment. Knowing that our troops were withdrawing and the enemy was about to enter the town, he continued his aid to the wounded, even after permission to withdraw had been given him by his commanding officer.
General Orders No. No. 138, W.D., 1918
Home Town: Carlisle, SC

*HAMM, ARTHUR E.
Captain, U.S. Army
326th Infantry Regiment, 82d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 4, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Arthur E. Hamm, Captain, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Flirey, France, August 4, 1918, Though wounded at the start of a daylight raid, Captain Hamm continued to lead his men, reaching a depth of 1000 yards into the enemy lines under heavy fire, setting an example of fortitude which contributed largely to the success of the operation. He was killed in action during the St. Mihiel drive.
General Orders 71, W.D., 1919
Home Town: West Hampton Beach, Long Island, NY

HAMMOND, ALEX
Private, U.S. Army
Company E, 366th Infantry Regiment, 92d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 4, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Alex Hammond, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Lesseux, France, September 4, 1918. Although he was severely wounded, Private Hammond remained at his post and continued to fight a superior force which had attempted to enter our lines, thereby preventing the success of an enemy raid in force.
General Orders No. No. 139, W.D., 1918
Home Town: Harvest, AL

*HAMMOND, CHARLES A.
First Lieutenant, U.S. Army
Company L, 125th Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 31, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles A. Hammond, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Sergy, France, July 31, 1918. Advancing up and beyond Hill No. 212, First Lieutenant Hammond was shot through the arm, yet he refused to go to the rear, even for first-aid treatment, but continued to assault with his platoon until he received two more wounds from the last of which he died.
General Orders No. No. 117, W.D., 1918
Home Town: Port Huron, MI

HAMMOND, CHARLES GALLOWAY
Private, U.S. Army
117th Train, Headquarters and Military Police, 42d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 15, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles Galloway Hammond, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Vadenay, France, July 15, 1918. During the heavy shelling of Vadenay on the morning of July 15, Private Hammond voluntarily left a place of safety, went to the aid of a wounded French soldier, and brought him to shelter through heavy fire of large-caliber shells.
General Orders No. 46, W.D., 1919
Home Town: South Roanoke, VA

HAMMOND, JOHN
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company C, 165th Infantry Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 15, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John Hammond, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Landres-et-St. Georges, France, October 15, 1918. Having observed four liaison men killed in an attempt to reach headquarters with an important position sketch, Corporal Hammond volunteered to attempt the mission. He not only successfully reached his destination, but also returned to his post, the entire exploit being under most severe fire.
General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Brooklyn, NY

HAMMOND, LEROY H.
Captain, U.S. Army
371st Infantry Regiment, 93d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 28 & 29, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to LeRoy H. Hammond, Captain, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Ardeuil-et- Montfauxelles, France, September 28 & 29, 1918. On the afternoon of September 28, Captain Hammond was wounded in the arm and in the leg by a shell fragment. He refused to go to the rear, knowing if he did so it would depress the morale of his men. On the following day he led one of his machine-gun sections forward in the attack through heavy fire until severely wounded a second time. The enemy position was taken, with guns, prisoners, and much material.
General Orders No. No. 53, W.D., 1920
Home Town: Mount Pleasant, TN

HAMMOND, WILLIAM H.
First Lieutenant, U.S. Army
39th Infantry Regiment, 4th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 26 - 27, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William H. Hammond, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Montfaucon, France, September 26 - 27, 1918. First Lieutenant Hammond fearlessly led his platoon against a German counterattack and succeeded in breaking it up. Sighting a German patrol taking American prisoners to the rear, he led a combat patrol which routed the Germans and rescued the captured Americans. In the advance in which he took part the next day, he was severely wounded in the chest, but refusing first-aid treatment, continued to urge his men forward, although unable himself to go.
General Orders 95, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Visalia, CA

HAMMONS, CHARLES C.
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company G, 5th Ammunition Train, 5th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 24, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles C. Hammons, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Septsarges, France, October 24, 1918. When an enemy shell struck some pyrotechnics stored in the ammunition dump of his organization, Corporal Hammons directed and assisted in the removal of inflammable material and placing the fire under control. Through his, coolness and courage the destruction of a large quantity of nearby ammunition was avoided.
General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Southland, TX

HAMPLE, HARRY E.
Private First Class, U.S. Army
Company C, 131st Infantry Regiment, 33d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 10 - 19, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Harry E. Hample, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Chipilly Ridge, France, August 10 - 19, 1918. Private Hample volunteered repeatedly to carry messages over ground swept by heavy machine-gun and artillery fire. He displayed marked personal courage, accomplishing every mission he was given.
General Orders 71, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Watkins, IA

HAMPSON, EDMUND R.
Wagoner, U.S. Army
Company B, 101st Machine-Gun Battalion, 26th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 22, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edmund R. Hampson, Wagoner, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Trugny, France, July 22, 1918. Although painfully wounded by shrapnel, Wagoner Hampson courageously continued his duty of evacuating the wounded until exhausted from loss of blood.
General Orders No. No. 125, W.D., 1918
Home Town: Waterbury, CT

HAMRIC, ERVIN
Private, U.S. Army
Company D, 8th Machine-Gun Battalion, 3d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 6, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Ervin Hamric, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Cunel, France, October 6, 1918. Private Hamric carried numerous messages over routes exposed to artillery and machine-gun fire from company headquarters to the front-line platoons. The individual efforts of this soldier in delivering messages when exposed to enemy fire were of great value to his company commander.
General Orders No. No. 16, W.D., 1920
Home Town: Sutton, WV

HANBERY, JAMES W.
First Lieutenant, U.S. Army
59th Infantry Regiment, 4th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 19, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James W. Hanbery, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Chateau- Thierry, France, July 19, 1918, in command of the attacking unit of the assault company of his battalion. After gaining his objective, in an advance through heavy machine-gun and artillery fire, the battalion on his left having been held up by enemy machine-gun nests, Lieutenant Hanbery's company and battalion became exposed to grazing and flanking fire which threatened the destruction of the entire battalion. Lieutenant Hanbery reorganized the attacking line and although wounded, led a brilliant and successful attack against the enemy machine-gun nests until again wounded and rendered helpless, when he refused succor in order not to endanger the lives of his men.
General Orders No. No. 31, W.D., 1922
Home Town: Pittsburg, KS

HANCOCK, GLEN
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Machine-Gun Company, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 11 & 19, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Glen Hancock, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Cunel, France, October 11, and 19, 1918. While Sergeant Hancock (then a Private) was on duty as company runner, he took charge of a squad whose corporal had been wounded; and, moving the gun to a favorable position, quickly established fire superiority over the enemy and thereby enabled the Infantry to overcome a group of the enemy who had been delaying the advance. While he was firing the gun, a bursting shell buried him and two other soldiers, but he immediately extricated himself and resumed firing. On the night of October 19, he manned another gun, whose squad had been put out of action, and took charge of the crew until the unit was relieved.
General Orders 98, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Wakeeney, KS

HAND, LEO
Private, U.S. Army
Machine- Gun Company, 119th Infantry Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 10, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Leo Hand, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near St. Souplet, France, October 10, 1918. When his gun team had suffered heavy casualties Private Hand continued in the advance, although severely wounded by shell fire. His bravery was an inspiration to the men with him, and by continuing the operation of the machine-gun, he gave support which was invaluable to the advancing Infantry.
General Orders 81, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Clear Lake, SD

HANDWERK, RUSSELL E.
Private, U.S. Army
Company F, 26th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 19, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Russell E. Handwerk, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Soissons, France on July 19, 1918. When the line of which he was a part was halted by a machine gun, Private Handwerk advanced on it alone and put it out of action.
General Orders No. No. 132, W.D., 1918
Home Town: Slatington, PA

HANDY, EDWARD H.
Private First Class, U.S. Army
Company B, 368th Infantry Regiment, 92d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 30, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edward H. Handy, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Binarville, France, September 30, 1918. Private Handy, 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: Washington, DC

HANDY, THOMAS T.
Major, U.S. Army
7th Field Artillery, 1st Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: March 9, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Thomas T. Handy, Major, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action in the Salient-du-Feys, France, March 9, 1918. When Company D, 168th Infantry was under severe attack in the salient du Feys, France, Major Handy voluntarily joined it upon finding that he could do so without interfering with his normal duties, and by his coolness and conspicuous courage aided materially in its success.
General Orders No. 126, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Emory, VA

HANEY, MATHIAS WILLOUGHBY
Captain, U.S. Army
39th Infantry Regiment, 4th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 26 - 28, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Mathias Willoughby Haney, Captain, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Montfaucon Hill, France, September 26 - 28, 1918. Captain Haney, then a lieutenant, displayed exceptional skill in extricating his company from a perilous position into which it had moved because of a dense fog, and, in so doing, captured prisoners whose number exceeded that of his own command. Taking command of his battalion next day at a critical time he succeeded in stopping a threatened retreat, and under heavy machine-gun and shell fire reestablished the line. On September 28, near Septsarges, Captain Haney led his battalion forward through heavy fire, advancing his line one kilometer and holding it against counterattacks until he was relieved.
General Orders No. 46, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Philadelphia, PA

*HANFORD, JOHN P.
Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army
166th Infantry Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 29, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John P. Hanford, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action in the vicinity of Seringes-et-Nesles, northeast of Chateau-Thierry, France, July 29, 1918. Lieutenant Hanford displayed great coolness and bravery in leading his platoon under severe enemy machine-gun fire until he was severely wounded. Although the seriousness of his wound was apparent, he nevertheless continued to encourage his men and, before permitting himself to be evacuated, turned the command over to his platoon sergeant, giving him all possible advice in the handling of the situation. Lieutenant Hanford showed an utter disregard for his own personal safety, which was an inspiration to the entire command. The wound received resulted in his making the supreme sacrifice on August 1, 1818.
General Orders No. 6, W.D., 1930
Home Town: Cedar Rapids, IA

HANGER, CHARLES R.
First Lieutenant, U.S. Army
356th Infantry Regiment, 89th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 10 - 11, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles R. Hanger, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Pouilly, France, November 10 - 11, 1918. When three of the companies of his battalion had become lost in the dense fog, during the crossing of the Meuse, Lieutenant Hanger made five trips through extremely heavy shell fire and guided them to the river crossing, thus enabling the battalion to fulfill its mission in the operation.
General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Laddonia, MO

HANKINS, STAYTON M.
First Lieutenant, U.S. Army
112th Infantry Regiment, 36th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 8, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Stayton M. Hankins, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne, France, October 8, 1918. Although severely wounded in the leg. Lieutenant Hankins continued in command of his company, remaining in action until he fell from complete exhaustion and was evacuated.
General Orders No. 59, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Quanah, TX

HANLEY, GEORGE E.
Private First Class, U.S. Army
Machine-Gun Company, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 14 & 15, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George E. Hanley, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Fossoy, France, July 14 & 15, 1918. During the intensive artillery bombardment preceding the last German offensive, Private Hanley carried seven messages between company and platoon headquarters. He exposed himself to heavy artillery fire in order to maintain communication between the platoons of his company.
General Orders No. No. 16, W.D., 1920
Home Town: Buffalo, NY

HANLEY, JAMES MATTHEW
First Lieutenant (Chaplain), U.S. Army
165th Infantry Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 28, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James Matthew Hanley, First Lieutenant (Chaplain), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Villers-sur-Fere, France, July 28, 1918. Leaving his place of safety, Chaplain Hanley voluntarily faced the fire of artillery and machine guns, so that he could administer to the wounded. He disregarded advice of his commanding officer to cease exposing himself, and he remained, giving first aid, comforting, cheering, and hearing confessions of the dying. After he had been severely wounded, he was taken to the rear.
General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Cleveland, OH

HANLEY, JOHN J.
Private, U.S. Army
Company E, 326th Infantry Regiment, 82d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 11, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John J. Hanley, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near St. Juvin, France, October 11, 1918. While on duty as a stretcher bearer, Private Hanley was painfully wounded in the head, but he nevertheless continued to evacuate the wounded, crossing and re-crossing the Aire River several times under heavy fire, and refusing to secure treatment himself until all of the other wounded had been cared for.
General Orders No. 46, W.D., 1919
Home Town: New York, NY

HANLEY, WILLIAM T.
Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army
30th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 24 - 25, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William T. Hanley, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Le Charmel, France, July 24 - 25, 1918. After he had led his platoon through intense shell and machine-gun fire. Lieutenant Hanley, although twice wounded, remained at his post throughout the encounter.
General Orders No. 32, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Rumford, ME

HANNA, EDWARD G.
Private, U.S. Army
4th Machine-Gun Battalion, 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 3 - 4, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edward G. Hanna, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Blanc Mont Ridge, France, October 3 - 4, 1918. Private Hanna went with two runners in advance of the front line to reconnoiter a position which his battalion \vas to occupy. In the face of heavy shell and machine-gun fire they made their way to a point just beyond the summit of Blanc Mont Ridge. Private Hanna was seriously gassed and the other two soldiers were wounded. He accomplished his mission and remained under heavy fire all the night, reporting to his commanding officer next day. Though suffering from the effect of the gas, he continued on duty for seven days.
General Orders No. 21, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Confidence, CA

HANNA, LEON M.
Private, U.S. Army
Company D, 131st Infantry Regiment, 33d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 10, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Leon M. Hanna, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Bois-de- Chaume, France, October 10, 1918. When his platoon had suffered heavy casualties and was held up by fire from a hidden machine-gun emplacement, he advanced alone under heavy fire, and locating the enemy position, charged it. He bayoneted the enemy gunner and captured two of the gun crew, enabling his platoon to resume the advance.
General Orders 64, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Chicago, IL

HANNA, MARK
Major, U.S. Army
356th Infantry Regiment, 89th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 6 - 11, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Mark Hanna, Major, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Stenay, France, November 6 - 11, 1918. Major Hanna displayed extreme courage on November 6 by making a daring reconnaissance of the town of Pouilly, near Stenay. This town was held in strength by the enemy, with evident indication of determination to prevent a crossing of the River Meuse at this point. He remained in this town over two hours, returning with information of great value. On the night of November 10 - 11 he was in command of the second battalion of the 356th Infantry, and while waiting to cross the River Meuse Major Hanna's battalion was subject to terrific shell fire. During this period he walked up and down the line encouraging and steadying his men. Major Hanna was killed at the head of his command.
General Orders No. 20, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Kansas City, MO

*HANNA, SAMUEL H.
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company B, 12th Machine-Gun Battalion, 4th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 30, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Samuel H. Hanna, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Bois-du-Fays, France, September 30, 1918. When Company C, 58th Infantry, was temporarily halted by heavy machine-gun fire, Sergeant Hanna exposed himself to enfilading fire in order to place his guns in position to execute a covering fire for the Infantry. With the aid of the fire from the machine guns under his command the advance was resumed. In the performance of this deed he was mortally wounded.
General Orders No. No. 5, W.D., 1920
Home Town: Van Nuys, CA

HANSEN, ARTHUR A.
Major, U.S. Army
101st Infantry Regiment, 26th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 2, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Arthur A. Hansen, Major, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Bois-de-Warville, France, October 2, 1918. Despite the fact that the support elements failed to arrive at the point of departure, Major Hansen, unable to communicate with his superiors, led his troops forward. Encountering a particularly intense enemy barrage, he demonstrated unusual ability by safely conducting his command over the shell-swept area and successfully accomplishing his mission.
General Orders No. 46, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Waltham, MA

*HANSEN, HERMAN L.
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company A, 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 3, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Herman L. Hansen, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne-a-Arnes, France, October 3, 1918. Corporal Hansen voluntarily exposed himself to heavy machine-gun fire, and with the assistance of another soldier, brought in from an exposed position a soldier severely wounded. Corporal Hansen was killed after he had relieved himself of the wounded man.
General Orders No. 20, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Nicolaus, CA

HANSON, WALTER R.
Private First Class, U.S. Army
Medical Detachment, 128th Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 7 - 8, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Walter R. Hanson, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Gesnes, France, October 7 - 8, 1918. When his battalion was forced to withdraw three times successively within forty-eight hours, Private Hanson each time went out in front of the line under intense machine-gun and shell fire, and rescued wounded men.
General Orders 81, W.D., 1919
Home Town: LaCrosse, WI

*HANTSCHKE, EDWARD
Private, U.S. Army
Machine-Gun Company, 165th Infantry Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 12, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edward Hantschke, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Pannes, France, September 12, 1918. Seeing his platoon leader was being fired upon by a German sniper, Private Hantschke, who at the time was under cover, jumped to his feet and stepping in front of the officer tried to push him into a shell hole. The bullet intended for the officer struck Private Hantschke in the mouth, killing him instantly.
General Orders 74, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Newark, NJ

HAPSCH, JOHN P.
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company G, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 18, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John P. Hapsch, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 18, 1918. Knowing that the enemy had captured a wounded member of his company, Corporal Hapsch with two others advanced across dangerous ground to a barn, where they routed the enemy captors and carried back their comrade to safety.
General Orders No. 72, W.D., 1920
Home Town: Hudson, WI

HARBIN, ELLIOTT R.
Private First Class, U.S. Army
Company C, 105th Field Signal Battalion, 30th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 29, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Elliott R. Harbin, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, September 29, 1918. While assisting a party in laying a telephone line, Private Harbin was seriously wounded, but refused to be evacuated, and continued his work throughout the day under heavy shell fire. He also assisted in giving first aid to the wounded under fire.
General Orders No. 44, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Greenville, SC

HARBISON, HARRY J.
Private, U.S. Army
Company K, 26th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 20, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Harry J. Harbison, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action west of Berzy-le- Sec, France, July 20, 1918. Although severely wounded in the leg by machine-gun fire, Private Harbison refused to go to the rear, bandaged his own wound, and advanced with his platoon until its final objective was reached.
General Orders No. 15, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Philadelphia, PA

HARDER, FRED J.
First Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company K, 364th Infantry Regiment, 91st Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 29, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Fred J. Harder, First Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Eclisfontaine, France, September 29, 1918. Responding to a call for volunteers, Sergeant Harder crossed an open space, a distance of about 300 yards, under terrific hostile fire of machine guns and artillery, to the position held by his machine-gun company, to inform them of the location of enemy machine-gun nests and snipers, who had escaped detection. The enfilading fire of the enemy threatened to wipe out his company, but the success of Sergeant Harder's mission enabled our guns to silence the fire of the enemy.
General Orders No. 44, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Brawley, CA

HARDIE, WILLIAM C.
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company A, 38th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 15, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William C. Hardie, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Mezy, France, July 15, 1918. During the preparations for the German offensive of July 15, 1918, and through the intense artillery bombardment connected therewith, Sergeant Hardie showed utter disregard of personal danger by voluntarily rescuing wounded comrades from exposed positions.
General Orders No. 23, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Jersey City, NJ

HARDIN, MELVIN N.
Private, U.S. Army
Company L, 118th Infantry Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 23 - 27, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Melvin N. Hardin, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, September 23 - 27, 1918. During four days of operations and under unusually adverse conditions, Private Hardin, acting as company runner, repeatedly carried messages from company headquarters to the front line, over open ground, subjected to shell and direct machine-gun fire. With practically no food or sleep, and showing absolute disregard for personal safety, he successfully performed each mission, aiding materially in the maintenance of liaison and the success of the attack.
General Orders No. 59, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Greer, SC

HARDIN, WILLIAM T.
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company L, 142d Infantry Regiment, 36th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 8, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William T. Hardin, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne, France, October 8, 1918. Sergeant Hardin was severely wounded in the right shoulder early in the action, but although bleeding profusely he refused to go to the rear until the enemy's position had been captured and the line consolidated.
General Orders No. 50, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Rhome, TX

*HARDING, STACY L.
Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army
120th Field Artillery, 32d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 26 - October 11, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Stacy L. Harding, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Malancourt, and Nantillois, France, September 26 to October 11, 1918. On duty as artillery information officer, Lieutenant Harding displayed the utmost courage, fortitude and devotion to duty in maintaining liaison between the infantry and artillery, going repeatedly to the front line and carrying messages for both infantry and artillery commanders. In seeking the location of an infantry company, under heavy machine-gun and artillery fire, Lieutenant Harding searched woods on the Cote Dame Marie, as far as the enemy's wire, where he was killed by machine-gun fire.
General Orders 66, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Antioch, CA

HARDISON, DEWITT
Private First Class, U.S. Army
Company C, 105th Field Signal Battalion, 30th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 29, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Dewitt Hardison, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, September 29, 1918. Being a member of a detail to establish communication with the front line, Private Hardison was caught in an enemy barrage, during which his detail suffered many casualties. Although badly gassed, he continued to work for the entire day, always exposed to heavy artillery fire, after which he assisted in the removal of the wounded.
General Orders No. 21, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Kenly, NC

HARDY, HARRISON A.
Private, U.S. Army
Company A, 38th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 15, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Harrison A. Hardy, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Mezy, France, July 15, 1918. Although painfully wounded during the battle of the Marne, Private Hardy continued on duty with his platoon and was active in bringing wounded men to the safety of our own lines.
General Orders No. 44, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Peabody, MA

HARDY, LESLIE
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company B, 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 8, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Leslie Hardy, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Bouresches, France, June 8, 1918. While leading his platoon under severe artillery fire, Sergeant Hardy was severely wounded but continued to lead and direct the operations of his platoon until he became completely exhausted and was carried to the first-aid station in his rear.
General Orders No. No. 16, W.D., 1929
Home Town: Eldorado, IL

HARDY, ORVILLE, JR.
Corporal, U.S. Army
Machine-Gun Company, 38th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 15, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Orville Hardy, Jr., Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Mezy, France, July 15, 1918. Corporal Hardy remained with his gun after all the other members of his gun crew were killed or wounded. He continued to fire until his ammunition was exhausted, then removed the firing mechanism and returned to our lines, fighting his way with his pistol.
General Orders No. 23, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Shamokin, PA

HARELIS, STEVE J.
Private First Class, U.S. Army
Company H, 38th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 15,1 918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Steve J. Harelis, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Mezy, France, July 15, 1918. During the intense enemy artillery shelling in preparation for the German offensive of July 15, 1918, Private Harelis voluntarily made three attempts to bring in a wounded comrade who was exposed to enemy fire before he finally succeeded in getting him to safety.
General Orders No. 23, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Boston, MA

HARGRAVE, THOMAS J.
First Lieutenant, U.S. Army
309th Machine Gun Battalion, 309th Machine-Gun Battalion, 78th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 26, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Thomas J. Hargrave, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Grand Pre, France, October 26, 1918. Lieutenant Hargrave personally made a reconnaissance of the entire front of the battalion to which he was attached, under heavy machine-gun and shell fire, and he returned with very valuable information. In order to deliver his information in the shortest possible time, he returned through an open field, subjected to an enemy fire. This officer later rendered valuable assistance in repelling counterattacks by his coolness and intelligent direction of the company.
General Orders No. 35, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Rochester, NY

HARKENRIDER, LOUIS H.
Private, U.S. Army
Ambulance Service, 5th Regiment (Marines)(Attached), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Louis H. Harkenrider, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action in the vicinity of Chateau-Thierry on June 6, 1918. With a corporal, Private Harkenrider went out into an open field under heavy shell and machine-gun fire and succeeded in bandaging and carrying back to our lines a wounded comrade.
General Orders No. No. 101, W.D., 1918
Home Town: Griffith, IN

HARLIN, HENRY JOHN
Private, U.S. Army
Machine-Gun Company, 107th Infantry Regiment, 27th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 29, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Henry John Harlin, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Ronssoy, France, September 29, 1918. After an advance of more than 2,000 yards with the infantry, Private Harlin crawled through a barbed-wire entanglement and remained the entire night under machine-gun fire within a few yards of enemy position in order to protect his comrades from a surprise attack.
General Orders No. 44, W.D., 1919
Home Town: New York, NY

HARLOW, LEON E.
Corporal, U.S. Army
Battery F, 7th Field Artillery, 1st Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: May 28 - 30, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Leon E. Harlow, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Cantigny, France, May 28 - 30, 1918. Corporal Harlow voluntarily left his shelter and went out into a smothering bombardment to perform exhausting labor in repairing telephone lines. He repaired five breaks in a 50-yard stretch of wire, and when the same small section was again broken in four places he carried a message through heavy shelling to the regimental post of command.
General Orders No. 99, W.D., 1918
Home Town: Waco, TX

HARMAN, JOHN T.
First Lieutenant, U.S. Army
26th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 19, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John T. Harman, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 19, 1918. First Lieutenant Harmon refused to be evacuated when wounded, but continued forward with his command in a third successful advance until wounded seriously a second time.
General Orders No. 133, W.D., 1919
Home Town: New York, NY

HARMON, HENRY C.
Private, U.S. Army
Company C, 102d Infantry Regiment, 26th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 26, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Henry C. Harmon, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Marcheville, France, September 26, 1918. Private Harmon carried messages across an area swept by violent machine-gun and artillery fire, showing remarkable bravery, and devotion to duty on several occasions when the situation was critical and the messages were of the utmost importance.
General Orders No. No. 137, W.D., 1918
Home Town: Edgemont, SD

HARMON, JOHN J.
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company B, 38th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 10, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John J. Harmon, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action in the Meuse-Argonne offensive, France, October 10, 1918. Sergeant Harmon showed exceptional courage, initiative, and devotion to duty. After all the company officers were either killed or wounded, he assumed command, and with absolute disregard of his own safety did reorganize, under intense shell and machine-gun fire, the scattering units of the company and fearlessly led them to their objective. By this action many casualties were avoided, and by his personal example of coolness and courage the men were so encouraged and stimulated that they accomplished their difficult task.
General Orders No. No. 16, W.D., 1920
Home Town: Weir, KS

HARREL, BENJAMIN H.
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company K, 131st Infantry Regiment, 33d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 10, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Benjamin H. Harrel, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Consenvoye, France, October 10, 1918. Upon discovering an enemy machine-gun nest beyond the objective, on his own initiative Sergeant Harrel crawled out with two men, and though subjected to heavy fire flanked the position, captured the machine gun and 31 prisoners, one of them an officer, killing two of the enemy who tried to escape.
General Orders 71, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Indianapolis, IN

HARRELL, RAYMOND
Private, U.S. Army
Company K, 11th Infantry Regiment, 5th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 21, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Raymond Harrell, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Bois- des-Rappes, France, October 21, 1918. While carrying a message to another battalion in the line, Private Harrell was wounded by a machine-gun bullet at the same time his companion was killed. He courageously delivered his message, despite the wound, and received an answer which he delivered to his company and battalion commanders before being evacuated.
General Orders 81, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Murphysboro, IL

HARRELL, WILLIAM F.
Colonel, U.S. Army
16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 4, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William F. Harrell, Colonel, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Apremont, France, October 4, 1918. Colonel Harrell (then major) showed extraordinary coolness under fire in the battle of the Argonne. When one portion of his battalion was held up by machine- gun fire he went forward to the most advanced elements, reorganized them, and carried the objective, but was severely wounded while in the execution of his mission.
General Orders No. 44, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Marion, SC

*HARRIMAN, LYNN H.
Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army
101st Infantry Regiment, 26th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: May 27, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Lynn H. Harriman, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action in the Humbert Plantation, France, May 27, 1918, while in command of his platoon. Second Lieutenant Hariman was viciously attacked by the enemy in greatly superior numbers. He led his men with determination and great courage, and himself stopped their advance in a side trench. He was mortally wounded but continued to fight on, calling upon and encouraging his men and participating with them in driving the enemy off.
General Orders No. 88, W.D., 1918
Home Town: Concord, NH

HARRIMAN, SHERMAN G.
Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army
2d Engineers, 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 15 - 16, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Sherman G. Harriman, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Crezancy, France, July 15 - 16, 1918. Assisting in the removal of the wounded, Lieutenant Harriman, then sergeant, drove an ambulance throughout the entire night, continuing until several hits by the enemy completely disabled his machine. The next morning he led his men into the trenches through an intense shelling and remained in command for 12 hours after being wounded.
General Orders No. 44, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Lawrence, MA

*HARRINGTON, ALEXANDER
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company C, 109th Infantry Regiment, 28th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 30, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Alexander Harrington, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Montblainville, France, September 30, 1918. Sergeant Harrington, though wounded and about to be carried to the rear, seeing two comrades who were apparently more severely wounded than himself, ordered the litter bearers to carry the other men first. Before the litter bearers returned, Sergeant Harrington was killed by a machine-gun bullet. His bravery, sacrifice, and qualities of leadership were an inspiration to the members of his command.
General Orders No. No. 56, W.D., 1922
Home Town: Philadelphia, PA

HARRINGTON, ERNEST A. S.
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company F, 103d Infantry Regiment, 26th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 12, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Ernest A. S. Harrington, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Bois-de-St. Remy, France, September 12, 1918. While sniper fire was holding up the advance of a section of his platoon, Corporal Harrington rushed forward and, without aid, forced an officer and six men to surrender at the point of his bayonet.
General Orders No. 26, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Windham, NH

HARRINGTON, JAMES C.
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 James C. Harrington, 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 Harrington 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: Lineville, AL

HARRINGTON, JOHN H.
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company G, 28th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: May 29, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John H. Harrington, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Cantigny, France, May 29, 1918. In the absence of his platoon commander, Corporal Harrington led his platoon forward under heavy machine-gun fire from a support position to the assistance of a front-line unit. Although severely wounded in the hip, he delivered to the commander of the support troops a report of the situation of the front line.
General Orders No. No. 39, W.D., 1920
Home Town: New Haven, CT

HARRIS, CHARLES
Mechanic, U.S. Army
Company L, 102d Infantry Regiment, 26th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 22, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles Harris, Mechanic, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Trugny, France, July 22, 1918. Mechanic Harris voluntarily carried a message from his company post of command to regimental headquarters, amid a storm of enemy shell and machine- gun fire, accomplishing his mission and thus preventing the division artillery from firing upon its own troops. On a previous occasion during the Aisne-Marne offensive he had carried important messages through intense enemy fire, once having encountered on such a mission four of the enemy, one of whom he killed and three of whom he brought in as prisoners. His outstanding bravery and devotion to duty served as an example to the men of his regiment.
General Orders No. No. 16, W.D., 1923
Home Town: Meriden, CT

*HARRIS, CHARLES D.
Captain, U.S. Army
6th Engineers, 3d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 20, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles D. Harris, Captain, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action in the Claires-Chenes Woods, October 20, 1918. While leading his company in an attack on enemy machine- gun nests, Captain Harris, with three of his men in advance of the remainder of the company, fearlessly attacked an enemy machine-gun nest, capturing three prisoners, and two guns, turning the guns against the enemy. He was mortally wounded while operating one of the guns in an exposed position.
General Orders 70, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Cedartown, GA

*HARRIS, CLIFFORD O.
Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army
128th Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 1, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Clifford O. Harris, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Juvigny, France, September 1, 1918. When the advance of his platoon was halted by the effective fire of an enemy machine-gun nest, Lieutenant Harris with two others rushed out before the front line to attack the enemy position. While in the accomplishment of this heroic act and when within the enemy's lines he was killed.
General Orders No. No. 11, W.D., 1921
Home Town: Portland, OR

HARRIS, DAVID C., JR.
Private, U.S. Army
Company D, 56th Infantry Regiment, 7th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 13, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to David C. Harris, Jr., Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action in the Puvenelle sector, France, October 13, 1918. Private Harris was dispatched with an important message to battalion headquarters after three runners had failed to penetrate the severe enemy barrage. With an utter disregard for his own personal safety Private Harris succeeded in passing through the heavy enemy artillery fire and delivered the message. After returning to his company Private Harris found that one of the officers of his company had been wounded and made another trip to battalion headquarters to secure first aid. While making this trip he assisted another wounded officer in the first-aid station, making in all three trips over this extremely dangerous area. During the performance of this act of gallantry Private Harris was severely gassed. Private Harris' extraordinary courage and devotion to duty and his successful deliver of the message were of great importance to his company, and resulted in the saving of many lives.
General Orders No. No. 22, W.D., 1929
Home Town: Mineral Wells, TX

HARRIS, DUNCAN G.
Major, U.S. Army
305th Infantry Regiment, 77th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 30, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Duncan G. Harris, Major, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action in the Argonne Forest, September 30, 1918. During an attack in the Argonne Forest, Major Harris fell and broke his collar bone, but he continued with his battalion throughout the attack, and until the Meuse was reached. For 15 days he was continually with big battalion, personally leading them against strongly fortified enemy position, although suffering acute and continued pain from his injury and being handicapped by having his arm in a sling.
General Orders No. 46, W.D., 1919
Home Town: New York, NY

HARRIS, EDWARD C.
Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army
321st Infantry Regiment, 81st Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 11, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edward C. Harris, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Grimaucourt, France, November 11, 1918. Under the fire of three machine guns, firing upon him from different directions, Lieutenant Harris took his gun through the enemy wire and mounted it. He would not permit his men to remain in such a dangerous position, and, after being wounded severely, ordered his men to leave him.
General Orders No. 32, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Wendell, NC

HARRIS, GRAHAM W.
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Machine-Gun Company, 120th Infantry Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 29, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Graham W. Harris, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, September 29, 1918. Becoming separated from his platoon in the dense smoke and fog with five other sol .tiers, Sergeant Harris kept his men together and continued the advance under heavy artillery and machine-gun fire. Upon reaching the objective he made a personal reconnaissance 600 yards to the front, capturing several prisoners and assisting in breaking up three machine-gun nests. He remained in this advanced position until he was ordered back.
General Orders No. 44, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Oxford, NC

*HARRIS, JOB R.
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company B, 4th Machine-Gun Battalion, 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 8, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Job R. Harris, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Medeah Ferme, France, October 8, 1918. Sergeant Harris, though he had fainted twice as a result of being gassed the previous night, remained on duty and continued to lead his section. Placing them in action, he displayed great coolness and bravery in directing the fire of his guns until he was killed by enemy machine-gun fire.
General Orders No. No. 142, W.D., 1918
Home Town: Pittsburgh, PA

HARRIS, MAHLON H.
First Lieutenant, U.S. Army
312th Infantry Regiment, 78th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 26, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Mahlon H. Harris, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Grand Pre, France, October 26, 1918. During the assault on the citadel Lieutenant Harris gallantly led his company through heavy enemy fire. Learning that the adjoining company had met with extraordinarily heavy machine-gun fire which had killed all of its officers and was holding up the company, he, of his own volition, passed through deadly fire, reorganized this adjoining company and led it, with his own, to the objective. This officer was among the first to scale the wall of the citadel.
General Orders No. No. 28, W.D., 1921
Home Town: Powell, PA

HARRIS, MORGAN K.
Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army
Company G, 109th Infantry Regiment, 28th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 29, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Morgan K. Harris, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Apremont, France, September 29, 1918. Surrounded by a number of the enemy during a hostile counterattack and called upon to surrender, Lieutenant Harris escaped by knocking down one of his adversaries and shooting another. Crawling back to his support, he organized a group of men and led them in completely repulsing the counterattack, displaying the utmost courage and determination.
General Orders 98, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Lawrence, NY

HARRIS, ROY
Private, U.S. Army
Company F, 4th Engineers, 4th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 5, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Roy Harris, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action west of Fismes, France, August 5, 1918. Private Harris was a member of a small detachment of engineers which went out in advance of the front line of the infantry through an enemy barrage from 77 millimeters and one-pounder guns to construct a footbridge over the River Vesle. As soon as their operations were discovered machine-gun fire was opened up on them, but, undaunted, the party continued at work, removing the German wire entanglements and completing a bridge which was of great value in subsequent operations.
General Orders No. No. 145, W.D., 1918
Home Town: Quitman, GA

*HARRIS, WILLIAM L.
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company E, 101st Infantry Regiment, 26th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 13, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William L. Harris, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near St. Remy, France, September 13, 1918. While acting as a runner, between company and battalion headquarters, under terrific shell fire, Corporal Harris carried messages without regard to personal danger, until struck and killed by a shell.
General Orders 78, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Malden, MA

HARRISON, CURTIS
Corporal, U.S. Army
Supply Company, 166th Infantry Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 18 - 19, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Curtis Harrison, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Migneville, in the Baccarat sector, France, June 18 - 19, 1918. When the enemy threw approximately 600 gas shells into the town of Migneville, Corporal Harrison, who was assistant wagonmaster of supply company and in charge of the animals of the 3d Battalion, 166th Infantry, at the first gas alarm succeeded in adjusting their gas masks. Later, when shrapnel and high explosives were thrown into the town and were penetrating the barn in which the animals were billeted, Corporal Harrison entered the place alone to care for them, being twice knocked over by the concussion of high explosives and twice wounded in the leg by pieces of shrapnel. With utter disregard for his own personal safety he remained on duty for 12 hours in an effort to keep the animals in places of safety that they might be ready to effect a movement of the battalion the next night.
General Orders No. 6, W.D., 1930
Home Town: Circleville, OH

*HARSSELL, GEORGE J.
Private First Class, U.S. Army
Company C, 111th Machine-Gun Battalion, 29th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 12, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George J. Harssell, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Verdun, France, October 12, 1918. By encouraging his comrades and rendering valuable aid to the wounded, Private Harssell succeeded greatly in retaining the morale of those about him, during an almost continued rain of shells. Even after being severely wounded by shrapnel, he attempted to retain the spirit by singing. After being relieved to a hospital he died.
General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Jersey City, NJ

HART, CLAUDE V.
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company M, 168th Infantry Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 28, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Claude V. Hart, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Sergy, France, July 28, 1918. Sergeant Hart coolly and with utter disregard of danger led his platoon against enemy machine-gun emplacements. Four of the foe were captured, together with their two machine-guns, which he turned and operated on the retreating Germans until he was severely wounded.
General Orders No. 99, W.D., 1918
Home Town: Cherokee, IA

HART, FRANK I.
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company C, 108th Engineers, 33d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 7 - 8, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Frank I. Hart, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Consenvoye, France, on the night of October 7 - 8, 1918, when in command of a detail of Company C, 108th Engineers, which was engaged in the construction of a bridge across the Meuse River. In directing and supervising the construction of this bridge Sergeant Hart exposed himself to heavy enemy artillery and machine-gun fire. During an enemy gas bombardment he exposed himself to additional danger by distributing gas masks to the members of his detail, who had lost their masks during the construction of the bridge. Due in great part to his energy and gallantry, the bridge was completed in time to enable the attack to be carried out the following morning with marked success.
General Orders No. No. 30, W.D., 1921
Home Town: Chicago, IL

HART, GEORGE C.
Captain, U.S. Army
309th Machine-Gun Battalion, 78th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 25 - 26, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George C. Hart, Captain, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Grand Pre, France, October 25 - 26, 1918. On October 25 Captain Hart volunteered to lead his company into a particularly dangerous sector on the ridge north of Grand Pre, offering their use practically as infantry. His act was of inestimable value in strengthening the morale of the Infantry battalion which had suffered very heavy casualties and had no prospect of relief. On the morning of October 26 during a counterattack he not only personally directed the location of his machine guns in the outpost line, but by his splendid example of fearlessness he rallied and commanded the Infantry when no other officer was available, and was an inspiration to both the infantrymen and machine gunners in holding the ridge. He fought valiantly until very seriously wounded by enemy machine-gun fire.
General Orders No. No. 56, W.D., 1922
Home Town: Elmira, NY

*HART, LOUIS FRANCIS
Private, U.S. Army
Company B, 101st Machine-Gun Battalion, 26th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 28, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Louis Francis Hart, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action in Houppy Bois, Molleville, France, October 28, 1918. Volunteering to accompany a runner who had been ordered to carry an important message from his platoon commander to the battalion commander through a zone swept by heavy artillery fire, and with disregard for own safety, he proceeded to carry out his mission until struck and killed by an enemy shell.
General Orders No. No. 13, W.D., 1923
Home Town: Hartford, CT

*HART, SAMUEL C.
Private First Class, 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 Samuel C. Hart, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, September 29, 1918. After having been seriously wounded in the arm which caused much pain and loss of blood, Private Hart continued to advance, carrying a Lewis gun and pouring an effective fire into the ranks of the enemy until he was killed in the attack.
General Orders No. 46, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Mooresville, NC

HARTIGAN, WALTER F. L.
Major, U.S. Army
118th Infantry Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 29, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Walter F. L. Hartigan, Major, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, September 29, 1918. During the attack against the Hindenburg line, while at the division forward observation post, Major Hartigan, realizing that many men were losing their direction in the heavy fog, voluntarily left his post of comparative safety, went forward under a heavy hostile artillery barrage, and in the face of machine-gun fire reorganized into detachments at this critical time several hundred stragglers of the 60th Brigade, as well as two companies of the 117th Infantry. Securing tanks to accompany them, by indefatigable efforts he directed these units forward when their assistance was of prime importance to the successful issue of the combat.
General Orders No. No. 49, W.D., 1922
Home Town: Lynchburg, VA

HARTLEY, PAUL LIVINGSTON
Private, U.S. Army
Company L, 118th Infantry Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 8, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Paul Livingston Hartley, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Montbrehain, France, October 8, 1918. After practically all of the other members of his squad had become casualties, Private Hartley maintained an effective fire with his automatic rifle from an advanced position and thereby protected his platoon. He was twice buried by exploding shells, but each time he dug himself out and resumed firing immediately. After his ammunition was exhausted he rushed forward with his empty gun and forced 20 of the enemy to surrender.
General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Hartsville, SC

HARTMAN, GUY L.
First Lieutenant, U.S. Army
6th Infantry Regiment, 5th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 17, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Guy L. Hartman, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Frapelle, France, August 17, 1918. After having been painfully wounded Lieutenant Hartman refused to go to the rear for treatment. He made his way through a heavy barrage, and brought up a platoon that was stopped by heavy fire. Some time later, after having his wound dressed he conducted his brigade commander through a heavily gassed area, after which he remained constantly on duty until relieved.
General Orders No. 32, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Farmington, NC

HARTMAN, WILLIAM A.
Sergeant First Class, U.S. Army
Company F, 107th Engineers, 32d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 4, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William A. Hartman, Sergeant First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Fismes, France, August 4, 1918. Sergeant First Class Hartman was a member of a patrol sent out from the battalion post of command at midnight, to reconnoiter the Vesle River front, near Fismes, France, for the location of possible sites for pontoon bridges and of material for making structures. Despite heavy artillery and machine-gun fire that forced the patrol to scatter and separated him from the Lieutenant in charge, he continued the work on his own initiative, and, acting entirely without orders, started his detail on the actual construction of rafts for the pontoon bridges. His courage, ability as a leader, and his inflexible determination made the reconnaissance a complete success.
General Orders No. 99, W.D., 1918
Home Town: Milwaukee, WI

HARTMANN, MIKE A.
First Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company I, 314th Infantry Regiment, 79th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 27, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Mike A. Hartmann, First Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Montfaucon, France, September 27, 1918. Sergeant Hartmann advanced alone, and silenced a machine-gun nest which was holding up an entire platoon.
General Orders No. 46, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Brooklyn, NY

*HARTUNG, JOHN A.
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company B, 354th Infantry Regiment, 89th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 1, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John A. Hartung, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Remonville, France, November 1, 1918. While leading his combat group forward, Sergeant Hartung encountered a machine-gun stronghold, which opened fire on his force from three sides. He charged the guns to the front, but he was killed on reaching the line. His valorous act, however, enabled his men to break the line and take the flanking guns, thereby saving many casualties in his platoon.
General Orders No. 44, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Ewing, MO

HARTWELL, ALBERT S.
Private, U.S. Army
Section No. 633, Ambulance Service, A.E.F.
Date of Action: March 20 - 23, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Albert S. Hartwell, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action east of Reims, France, March 20 to 23, 1918. Private Hartwell repeatedly drove his ambulance over a road east of Reims, France, that was under bombardment of gas and explosive shells. Upon one occasion, while cranking his car, he was knocked several yards, by the explosion of a shell, yet he continued his work. Another day his car was hit by a shell and badly damaged, and he himself was severely wounded in the head and both legs. In spite of his wounds he carried a wounded man, who was in the ambulance, to a place of safety, made him comfortable, and then crawled to a dressing station for assistance.
General Orders No. 99, W.D., 1918
Home Town: , France

HARVEY, GEORGE U.
Captain, U.S. Army
308th Infantry Regiment, 77th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 23, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George U. Harvey, Captain, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action on the Vesle river, France, August 23, 1918. Although under severe machine-gun fire from the enemy Captain Harvey, with utter disregard for his own personal safety, led a patrol of seven men against an enemy machine-gun nest that was inflicting heavy losses on his company. His seven men being wounded, Captain Harvey was the first to reach the nest where three of the enemy were killed, one taken prisoner, and two machine guns captured.
General Orders No. No. 12, W.D., 1929
Home Town: New York, NY

*HARVEY, HARRY A.
Captain, U.S. Army
18th Field Artillery, 3d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 14 - 15, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Harry A. Harvey, Captain, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Chateau-Thierry, France, July 14 - 15, 1918. During the bombardment preceding the enemy attack across the Marne the position of Battery A, 18th field Artillery, was subjected to heavy artillery fire for a period of four hours. All communications were destroyed and the ammunition dump destroyed by hostile fire. Throughout the enemy bombardment, Captain Harvey kept his battery in action, exposing himself to concentrated enemy artillery fire in order to replenish his ammunition supply, and delivered an effective fire on the enemy.
General Orders No. No. 22, W.D., 1920
Home Town: Memphis, TN

*HARVILLE, BRAXTON B.
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company K, 167th Infantry Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 15, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Braxton B. Harville, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Landres-et-St. Georges, France, October 15, 1918. During the attack on the Cote-de-Chatillon corporal Harville volunteered and with utter disregard of his own personal danger went forward alone crawling until he reached a position where he could enfilade an enemy machine-gun nest which was holding up the advance. While continuing on his mission and firing on the enemy next he was knocked down twice by enemy fire, but each time he arose and continued moving forward, until he was killed by a machine-gun bullet when about 50 yards from the nest.
General Orders No. No. 2, W.D., 1931
Home Town: Edgewater, AL

HARWOOD, FRANK M.
Private, U.S. Army
1st Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 3 - 9, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Frank M. Harwood, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Blanc Mont Ridge, France, October 3 - 9, 1918. While acting as battalion runner, Private Harwood, regardless of personal danger, many times volunteered and carried messages under the most intense shell fire, and greatly assisted in maintaining liaison with other units.
General Orders No. 21, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Arlington, MA

HARWOOD, RALPH W.
Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army
102d Infantry Regiment, 26th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 23 - 29, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Ralph W. Harwood, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Verdun, France, October 23 - 29, 1918. Throughout the action from October 23 to 28 Lieutenant Harwood set a splendid example of courage and heroism to his company in action against overwhelming odds. On October 29, upon learning that four of his men were in shell holes in front of the line and near the enemy's position and were so badly wounded that they could not return without assistance, he crawled forward and rescued the four men, one at a time, bringing them back to our lines through a constant and terrific machine-gun fire.
General Orders No. 46, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Barre, MA

HASKEW, EDWARD D.
Wagoner, U.S. Army
33rd Ambulance Company, 4th Sanitary Train, 4th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 6, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edward D. Haskew, Wagoner, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action between Septsarges and Fromereville, France, October 6, 1918. Wagoner Haskey was on duty with his ambulance, carrying wounded from a battalion aid station. He left with four stretcher cases and went about two kilometers south of Gercourt; while ascending a hill his ambulance was struck by a shell, he receiving multiple shell wounds of hands, left thigh, and feet. Although seriously wounded, he bravely remained at his post and continued on with his ambulance along a shell-swept road to the crest of the hill near an aid station, when he turned his ambulance off the road and sought assistance for his wounded.
General Orders No. No. 128, W.D., 1918
Home Town: Gladstone, NJ

HASKINS, CLIFFORD R.
Wagoner, U.S. Army
Company B, 101st Machine-Gun Battalion, 26th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 22, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Clifford R. Haskins, Wagoner, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Trugny, France, July 22, 1918. Wagoner Haskins was seriously wounded in the leg while placing injured soldiers in his ambulance. Nevertheless, he insisted on driving the machine to the dressing station and continued the work of evacuating the wounded until exhausted from loss of blood.
General Orders No. 125, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Elmwood, CT

HASSARD, ROBERT J.
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company E, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 18, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Robert J. Hassard, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Vierzy, France, July 18, 1918. Corporal Hassard led his squad in the attack with conspicuous bravery and utter disregard for his own safety. Although wounded three times, he refused to go to the rear for medical attention and remained at his post on the firing line until his company was relieved the following night. Throughout the fight he rendered valuable assistance to his platoon leader, assisted in reorganizing the company after the attack and in preparing the position for the counterattack.
General Orders No. No. 132, W.D., 1918
Home Town: New York, NY

HASSEBROCK, WILLIAM M.
Private, U.S. Army
Machine-Gun Company, 11th Infantry Regiment, 5th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 8, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William M. Hassebrock, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Brandeville, France, November 8, 1918. Wounded in the leg by shrapnel, Private Hassebrock continued in the advance, carrying his machine-gun. Soon afterward he was knocked down and again wounded in the same leg, but, although he was ordered to a dressing station, he succeeded in joining his gun crew at the firing position, where he was wounded severely for the third time.
General Orders 81, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Holstein, MO

HASSIG, ALBERT U.
First Lieutenant, U.S. Army
358th Infantry Regiment, 90th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 12, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Albert U. Hassig, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action between Fey-en-Haye and Vilcey, France, September 12, 1918. Although he was severely wounded, Lieutenant Hassig refused to go to a first-aid station, but continued to give great assistance in silencing enemy machine-gun nests.
General Orders No. 23, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Oklahoma City, OK

HASSLER, RUDOLPH P.
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company K, 362d Infantry Regiment, 91st Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 29, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Rudolph P. Hassler, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Gesnes, France, September 29, 1918. Although he was seriously wounded, Sergeant Hassler remained in command of his platoon until he was relieved nest morning, displaying exceptional devotion to duty.
General Orders No. 1, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Sumatra, MT

HATCH, BENJAMIN T., JR.
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company E, 116th Infantry Regiment, 29th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 15, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Benjamin T. Hatch, Jr., Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action north of Samogneux, France, October 15, 1918. When his company was subjected to deadly machine-gun fire from two hostile nests, Sergeant Hatch, upon his own initiative, organized an attacking group and led it in an assault on the machine-gun nest, putting them out of action and making it possible for the further advance of his company.
General Orders No. 15, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Disputanta, VA

HATCH, CARL T.
Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army
317th Infantry Regiment, 80th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 4, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Carl T. Hatch, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Nantillois, France, October 4, 1918. Seriously wounded in both knees while leading his platoon against German machine-gun nests, Lieutenant Hatch declined to be evacuated, but remained in command of his platoon for nine hours, until it was relieved.
General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Baltimore, MD

HATCH, SIDNEY H.
Private First Class, U.S. Army
Headquarters Company, 132d Infantry Regiment, 33d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 11, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Sidney H. Hatch, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Brieulles, France, October 11, 1918, After being wounded by a shell which buried him in a small hole, Private Hatch made a trip to battalion headquarters, carrying a message from his platoon, and after returning with an answer, assisted in carrying ammunition until the sergeant discovered that he had been wounded and sent him to the aid station.
General Orders No. 44, W.D., 1919
Home Town: River Forest, Il

HATCHER, SAMUEL H.
Private, U.S. Army
Company B, 117th Infantry Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 29, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Samuel H. Hatcher, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, September 29, 1918. During the very thickest of the fighting, Private Hatcher, assisted by another soldier, attacked two enemy machine-gun positions, killing the gunners and capturing the guns, thus allowing the further advance of his company.
General Orders No. 35, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Walland, TN

*HATLESTAD, ANDREW W.
Private, U.S. Army
Machine-Gun Company, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 3, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Andrew O. Hatlestad, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Montfaucon, France, October 3, 1918. Private Hatlestad repeatedly carried messages to the front-line platoons through heavy artillery and machine-gun fire. He was killed by enemy fire while carrying a message to the front line under heavy fire.
General Orders No. No. 16, W.D., 1920
Home Town: Athboy, SD

HAUBRICH, ROBERT
Major, U.S. Army
166th Infantry Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 7, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Robert Haubrich, Major, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Sedan, France, November 7, 1918. Personally leading his battalion, which was the assault battalion, in the advance upon Sedan, Major Haubrich exposed himself many times to intense machine-gun and heavy artillery fire, in order to keep contact with the enemy, greatly encouraging all the members of his command by his gallantry. Later in the day he was wounded but he continued on duty until two hours later, when he had his wounds dressed at the first-aid station, resuming command immediately afterward.
General Orders 81, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Columbus, OH

HAUSMANN, WILLIAM L.
Private, U.S. Army
Company A, 4th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 14 - 15, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William L. Hausmann, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Grand Ballois Farm, France, July 14 - 15, 1918. Under a heavy gas and shell bombardment Private Hausmann repeatedly volunteered and delivered messages over routes other than his own when the runners assigned to those routes had been killed or wounded.
General Orders No. 32, W.D., 1919
Home Town: St. Helena, NE

HAUSS, ALBERT M.
Private, U.S. Army
Company I, 28th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 19, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Albert M. Hauss, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 19, 1918. With the aid of two men Private Hauss charged and captured a German machine gun.
General Orders No. No. 117, W.D., 1918
Home Town: East St. Louis, IL

HAVEN, CHESTER
Private, U.S. Army
Company B, 1st Engineers, 1st Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 9, 1918
Citation:
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