WWI US Army Recipients of the Distinguished Service Cross

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MAAS, CHARLES S.
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company F, 167th Infantry Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 26, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles S. Maas, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Croix Rouge Farm, France, July 26, 1918. Corporal Maas voluntarily went out under a terrific machine-gun fire to the rescue of his commanding officer, who had been wounded.
General Orders No. 46, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Selma, AL

MAASS, CHARLES
Private, U.S. Army
Company L, 60th Infantry Regiment, 5th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 15 - 16, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles Maas, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near St. Mihiel, France, September 15 - 16, 1918. After all the other company runners had been evacuated because of wounds, Private Maass, although himself wounded, refused to go to the rear and remained on duty, carrying messages through heavy shell fire and maintaining liaison with all four platoons until his company was relieved.
General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Swarthmore, PA

MABE, JAMES D.
Private, U.S. Army
Company A, 119th Infantry Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 29, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James D. Mabe, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, September 29, 1918. Having been severely wounded in the shoulder by shrapnel early in the attack, Private Mabe refused to leave his platoon, and, after losing his rifle, armed himself with grenades and cleaned out numerous enemy dugouts. Not until his company had taken his position for the night did he go to the rear.
General Orders No. 35, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Madison, NC

MACAROVSKY, HERMAN
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company H, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 3, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Herman Macarovsky, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Blanc Mont Ridge, France, October 3, 1918. All of his superior officers killed or wounded, Sergeant Macarovsky took command of and organized his company under heavy shell fire. He then led it to the attack, captured or killed many Germans, and put several machine-gun nests out of action.
General Orders No. 21, W.D., 1919
Home Town: St. Paul, MN

MACARTHUR, DOUGLAS
(First Award)
Brigadier General, U.S. Army
Chief of Staff, 42d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: March 9, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Douglas MacArthur, Brigadier General, 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, General MacArthur 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. 27, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Milwaukee, WI
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross w/OLC (WWI)

MACARTHUR, DOUGLAS
(Second Award)
Brigadier General, U.S. Army
Chief of Staff, 42d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 14 - 16, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Douglas MacArthur, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for distinguished service near Cote-de-Chatillon, France, October 14 - 16, 1918: As brigade commander General MacArthur personally led his men and by the skillful maneuvering of his brigade made possible the capture of Hills 288, 242, and the Cote-de- Chatillon, France, October 14, 15, and 16, 1918. He displayed indomitable resolution and great courage in rallying broken lines and in reforming attacks, thereby making victory possible. On a field where courage was the rule, his courage was the dominant feature.
General Orders No. 27, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Milwaukee, WI
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (WWI)

MACAULEY, MALCOLM A.
Private, U.S. Army
Company K, 104th Infantry Regiment, 26th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 20, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Malcolm A. Macauley, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Bouresches, France, July 20, 1918. On July 20, Private Macauley repeatedly carried messages through a field swept by a terrific machine-gun fire. At one time he crawled to a brook through this machine-gun fire and returned with water to two wounded men, giving them first aid and assisting them to the rear.
General Orders 81, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Springfield, MA

MACBETH, EDWIN
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company C, 111th Infantry Regiment, 28th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 10, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edwin MacBeth, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Fismette, France, August 10, 1918. Sergeant Macbeth and another soldier voluntarily went through heavy machinegun fire to carry an important message to an advanced unit. Attracted by the cries of a wounded soldier while they were returning they went to his assistance and were endeavoring to rescue him when Sergeant Macbeth's companion was fatally wounded. Being unable to bring in the two wounded men by himself this soldier returned to the line and secured assistance.
General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Pittsburgh, PA

MACCORMACK, ROBERT S.
Sergeant Major, U.S. Army
316th Infantry Regiment, 79th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 4, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Robert S. MacCormack, Sergeant Major, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Hill 378, the Borne-du-Cornouiller, France, November 4, 1918. During an enemy counterattack which resulted in the temporary recapture of the Borne-du- Cornouiller, the enemy swept over the position. Sergeant Major MacCormack and his battalion commander, the later being seriously wounded, were alone in the second line of trenches. Although entirely surrounded by overwhelming numbers of the enemy, Sergeant Major MacCormack gallantly stood his ground, firing his automatic pistol at enemy soldiers until ordered to surrender by his wounded commanding officer. After being captured he assisted the wounded officer to the enemy lines amid terrific artillery fire from his own lines. Ordered by his battalion commander to leave him and seek shelter, he refused, remaining under constant and intense American fire for three hours while assisting the wounded officer to a place of safety. Sergeant Major MacCormack displayed extraordinary heroism under fire and a soldierly devotion to his commanding officer.
General Orders No. No. 12, W.D., 1929
Home Town: Brooklyn, NY

MACDERMUT, CHARLES K.
Captain, U.S. Army
314th Infantry Regiment, 79th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 10, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles K. MacDermut, Captain, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Moirey, France, November 10, 1918. Although seriously wounded by three machinegun bullets while reconnoitering, Captain MacDermut continued to direct his troops and refused to receive medical treatment or to allow stretcher bearers to come to the exposed position until night.
General Orders No. 46, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Leonia, NJ

MACDONALD, BEATRICE MARY
Reserve Nurse, U.S. Army
Nurse Corps
Date of Action: August 17, 1917
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Beatrice Mary MacDonald, Reserve Nurse, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism while on duty with the surgical team at the British Casualty Clearing Station No. 61, British Area, August 17, 1917. During a German night air raid Nurse MacDonald continued at her post of duty, caring for the sick and wounded until seriously wounded by a German bomb, thereby losing one eye.
General Orders No. No. 17, W.D., 1926
Home Town: New York, NY

*MACDONALD, DOUGLAS
Private, U.S. Army
Company G, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 11, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Douglas MacDonald, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Cunel, France, October 11, 1918. While acting as a litter bearer, Private MacDonald was painfully wounded in the hand by a machine-gun bullet, but refused to go to a dressing station, continuing to administer first aid to wounded under constant machine-gun and shell fire. On one occasion when a comrade had been buried by an exploding shell, Private MacDonald rushed two hundred yards into the open and worked under heavy fire at rescuing him. He was later killed by shell fire while giving aid to a wounded man.
General Orders 89, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Oliver Mills, PA

*MACDONALD, WILLIAM J. A.
First Lieutenant, U.S. Army
167th Infantry Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 14, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William J. A. MacDonald, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Landres-et-St. Georges, France, October 14, 1918. When the platoon commanded by Lieutenant MacDonald began the attack, it encountered a tremendously heavy artillery and machine-gun fire. Lieutenant MacDonald, realizing the difficult and hazardous position his men were in, and with utter disregard of his own personal safety, valorously led the platoon forward and attained the objective. In the performance of this brave act Lieutenant MacDonald so encouraged his men that they continued to carry on after he had made the supreme sacrifice.
General Orders No. No. 16, W.D., 1929
Home Town: Seattle, WA

MACDONNELL, JOHN L.
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company M, 107th Infantry Regiment, 27th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 28, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John L. MacDonnell, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Buillemont Farm, near Bony, France, September 28, 1918. When the advance of his platoon was held up by machine-gun fire which was harassing his position, Sergeant MacDonnell voluntarily led a detachment of his platoon over the top and destroyed the machine-gun nest. His courageous actions were an inspiration to all his comrades.
General Orders No. No. 56, W.D., 1922
Home Town: New York, NY

MACDOUGALL, ALLAN J.
(First Award)
Captain, U.S. Army
308th Infantry Regiment, 77th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 9, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Allan J. MacDougall, Captain, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Revillon, France, September 9, 1918. Captain MacDougall voluntarily assumed command of a patrol of three men to locate enemy lines and gun positions. Crawling through withering machinegun fire to within 20 yards of the enemy lines he encountered two Germans on outpost, whom he killed. Remaining exposed to the enemy for an hour, Captain MacDougall killed a machine-gunner who attempted to take a position in front of him. His entire mission was harassed by perilous machinegun fire and a constant hand grenade bombardment.
General Orders No. 35, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Detroit, MI
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross w/OLC (WWI)

MACDOUGALL, ALLAN J.
(Second Award)
Captain, U.S. Army
308th Infantry Regiment, 77th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 4, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Allan J. MacDougall, Captain, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action in the Argonne Forest, France, October 4, 1918. Leading three companies to the aid of a surrounded battalion, Captain MacDougall was rendered unconscious by a shell burst, but, upon recovery, refused treatment until properly relieved.
General Orders No. 35, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Detroit, MI
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (WWI)

MACE, JOHN H.
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company H, 140th Infantry Regiment, 35th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 28, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John H. Mace, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Exermont, France, September 28, 1918. Sergeant Mace volunteered to lead a detachment to attack a machine-gun nest which was holding up the advance of his battalion. Although severely wounded, he carried the position, killing the enemy gun crew and capturing the machine-gun.
General Orders No. 59, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Liberty, MO

*MACELLIGOTT, GEORGE H.
First Lieutenant, U.S. Army
30th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 15, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George H. MacElligott, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Mezy, France, July 15, 1918. Although mortally wounded, Lieutenant MacElligott remained in command of his platoon, under direct view of the enemy and through a terrific bombardment, until he died.
General Orders No. 32, W.D., 1919
Home Town: West Somerville, MA

MACELROY, GEORGE L.
Bugler, U.S. Army
Company H, 109th Infantry Regiment, 28th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 17, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George L. MacElroy, Bugler, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Monthurel, France, July 17, 1918. During the progress of a rather severe attack Bugler MacElroy delivered an important message from his company commander to the regimental headquarters. In order to perform this mission he was compelled to cross areas swept by heavy artillery and machine-gun fire. Due to his individual gallantry, communication was established at a critical time in the operation of this regiment.
General Orders No. 72, W.D., 1920
Home Town: Philadelphia, PA

*MACFARLAND, JAMES
Captain, U.S. Army
113th Infantry Regiment, 29th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 12 - 17, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James MacFarland, Captain, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action in the Bossois Bois, France, October 12 - 17, 1918. Through the five days of our attack in the Boissois Bois, Captain MacFarland had an advance dressing station in the woods, under constant shell fire, without protection. He repeatedly exposed himself to shell fire while going to the aid of wounded. His gallant example assisted greatly in keeping up the morale of the troops with whom he came in contact. He died from the effects of wounds received while giving aid to the wounded.
General Orders No. 20, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Burlington, NJ

MACFARLAND, JAY W.
First Lieutenant, U.S. Army
16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 12, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Jay W. MacFarland, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action during the St.. Mihiel offensive, France, September 12, 1918. Perceiving a gap which was increasing between two attacking companies, Lieutenant MacFarland promptly led three squads to fill the interval. His command was met at once by severe machine-gun fire and suffered severe casualties. He ordered his men to keep down and alone went forward to locate the enemy guns. In this act he was severely wounded, but he successfully directed the attack on the guns, which were captured before he was evacuated to the rear.
General Orders No. No. 35, W.D., 1920
Home Town: Cleveland, OH

MACGUIRE, EDWARD A.
First Lieutenant, U.S. Army
6th Infantry Regiment, 5th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 5 - 9, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edward A. MacGuire, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near the Bois-de-Chatillon, France, November 5 - 9, 1918. Having developed a hernia in crossing the Meuse River, Lieutenant MacGuire displayed remarkable fortitude and devotion to duty by remaining with his company and leading it into action, reaching his objective under severe machinegun and shell fire. He continued with his command until a double hernia developed from strain caused by two forced marches into advanced positions, and he was ordered to the rear.
General Orders No. 44, W.D., 1919
Home Town: New York, NY

MACISAAC, DONALD
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company B, 11th Railway Engineers, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 30, 1917
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Donald MacIsaac, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Gouzeaucourt, France, November 30, 1917. When the unarmed working party of which he was a member was unexpectedly attacked at Gouzeaucourt, France, Sergeant MacIsaac displayed extraordinary heroism by declining to take advantage of shelter, in going back into the barrage to assist American soldiers of another unit, and returning into the barrage a second time to search for wounded British soldiers.
General Orders No. No. 129, W.D., 1918
Home Town: Kew Gardens, Long Island, NY

*MACK, PETER F.
Private, U.S. Army
Company K, 140th Infantry Regiment, 35th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 28, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Peter F. Mack, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Montrebeau Woods, France, September 28, 1918. After being mortally wounded during the advance, Private Mack refused to go to the rear. He went to the place assigned to him in the line and attempted to dig in. His fearlessness and fortitude were a great inspiration to his comrades.
General Orders No. 60, W.D., 1920
Home Town: Ottawa, IL

MACK, WALTER C.
Private, U.S. Army
Company B, 135th Machine-Gun Battalion, 37th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 2, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Walter C. Mack, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Eyne, Belgium, November 2, 1918. In the face of intense machine-gun fire, Private Mack voluntarily swam the Scheltd River to obtain information regarding the enemy. His successful return with the desired information enabled his company commander to so place his guns that they could be fired with great advantage.
General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Philadelphia, PA

MACK, WILLIAM
Captain, U.S. Army
305th Infantry Regiment, 77th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 2, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William Mack, Captain, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action on the Vesle River, near Bazoches, France, September 2, 1918. Captain (then first lieutenant) Mack volunteered to leave St. Thibaut in broad daylight with another officer and a patrol of ten men to reconnoiter the enemy's lines. Upon reaching the Vesle River, Captain Mack swam across it and arranged a rope by means of which the remainder of the patrol crossed the stream. He divided the patrol and, taking five men with him, advanced on the village of Bazoches, which was occupied by the enemy. He attacked enemy hiding places in an old house in which he encountered four Germans. Although under machine-gun fire, he gained valuable information, having actually penetrated the enemy's advanced posts, and with great skill withdrew his patrol. Captain Mack and four of his men were wounded, two mortally.
General Orders No. 15, W.D., 1919
Home Town: New York, NY

MACKALL, MURRAY R.
Captain, U.S. Army
4th Engineers, 4th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 4 - 5, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Murray R. MacKall, Captain, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action west of Fismes, France, August 4 - 5, 1918. Captain MacKall reconnoitered a section of the River Vesle in advance of the front line of infantry under continuous fire from machineguns and one- pounders. Proceeding alone for about one kilometer along the stream, despite the fact that German machineguns were located near the opposite bank, he continued his reconnaissance and selected several suitable sites, one of which was used the next night. Captain MacKall guided the working party through the enemy's barrage.
General Orders No. No. 147, W.D., 1918
Home Town: San Francisco, CA

MACKAY, DONALD S.
First Lieutenant, U.S. Army
168th Infantry Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 26 - 30, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Donald S. Mackay, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Sergy, France, July 26 - 30, 1918. In an effort to locate enemy machine-gun emplacements, Lieutenant Mackay constantly exposed himself to enemy fire and, while so doing, was severely wounded. During the entire five days of operations he led a scout group forward, locating nests that had been stubbornly resisting the progress of our troops and supplying the artillery with most valuable information, resulting in the destruction of the nests.
General Orders 74, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Blue Hill, ME

*MACKMER, HERBERT W.
Private, U.S. Army
Company A, 305th Infantry Regiment, 77th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 27, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Herbert W. Mackmer, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Carrefour-de-Meurrussons, France, September 27, 1918. When his platoon encountered intense fire from hostile trench mortars and machine-guns, Private Mackmer took up an exposed position on the flank and, with his automatic rifle, covered the withdrawal of the platoon to a protected position, sacrificing his life in so doing.
General Orders 70, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Collins Center, NY

MACLEOD, NORMAN D.
Major, U.S. Army
103d Field Artillery, 26th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 26, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Norman D. MacLeod, Major, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Marcheville, France, September 26, 1918. While acting as artillery liaison officer Major MacLeon displayed remarkable courage and judgment under terrific artillery and machine-gun fire. In addition to his duties as liaison officer he volunteered and took personal command of a detachment of infantrymen who were without officers, and by his personal bravery and resourcefulness successfully withstood a violent counterattack by the enemy.
General Orders No. No. 138, W.D., 1918
Home Town: Providence, RI

MACNAIR, HUGH W.
Private First Class, U.S. Army
Section No. 622, Ambulance Service, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 5, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Hugh W. MacNair, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action October 5, 1918, at Ostel (Aisne), France. Having just been relieved after 48 hours of strenuous duty, Private First Class MacNair volunteered to drive an ambulance to an advanced regimental post under constant and intense fire. While engaged in this dangerous mission he suffered a wound which necessitated amputation of his right leg.
General Orders No. 20, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Houghton, MI

MACNAMEE, FRANK A., JR.
First Lieutenant, U.S. Army
101st Field Artillery, 26th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 19, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Frank A. MacNamee, Jr., First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action in the Belleau Wood, France, July 19, 1918. By his utter disregard of danger First Lieutenant MacNamee inspired great confidence in his men during a critical period by three times going into a heavily shelled area to help rescue wounded.
General Orders No. No. 125, W.D., 1918
Home Town: Albany, NY

MACNAUGHTON, HENRY DARIUS
Captain, U.S. Army
117th Infantry Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 17, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Henry Darius MacNaughton, Captain, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Molain, France, October 17, 1918. Advancing for 100 yards under heavy shell and machine-gun fire, Captain MacNaughton went with a soldier to the aid of a wounded man who had a leg blown off by an antitank shell. Showing utter disregard for personal danger, Captain McNaughton dressed the wound of the soldier, who had fallen near the tank which was still being shelled, and then carried the wounded man to safety.
General Orders 81, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Grand Rapids, MI

MACNIDER, HANFORD
(First Award)
Captain, U.S. Army
9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 3 - 9, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Hanford MacNider, Captain, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Medeah Ferme, France, October 3 - 9, 1918. Captain MacNider voluntarily joined an attacking battalion on October 3, and accompanied it to its final objectives. During the second attack on the same day, he acted as a runner through heavy artillery and machine-gun fire. He visited the lines both night and day, where the fighting was most severe. When higher authority could not be reached, he assumed responsibilities, and gave the necessary orders to stabilize serious situations. When new and untried troops took up the attack, he joined their forward elements, determined the enemy points of resistance by personal reconnaissance, uncovered enemy machine-gun nests and supervised their destruction.
General Orders No. 44, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Mason City, IA
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross w/OLC (WWI)

MACNIDER, HANFORD
(Second Award)
Captain, U.S. Army
9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 12, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Hanford MacNider, Captain, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Remeriauville, France, September 12, 1918. On duty as regimental adjutant, while carrying instructions to the assaulting lines, Captain MacNider found the line unable to advance and being disorganized by a heavy machine- gun fire. Running forward in the face of the fire, this officer captured a German machine- gun, drove off the crew, reorganized the line on that flank, and thereby enabled the advance to continue.
General Orders No. 44, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Mason City, IA
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (WWI)

MACPHERSON, HENRY B.
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company C, 306th Infantry Regiment, 77th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 16, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Henry B. MacPherson, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at St. Juvin, France, October 16, 1918. Corporal MacPherson volunteered repeatedly during the attack on St. Juvin to carry messages through a severe enemy barrage. Throughout the action this soldier showed entire disregard for personal danger and a devotion to duty far beyond the scope of his position, accomplishing several important missions with success.
General Orders No. 21, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Abington, MA

MACVICAR, IAN D.
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company I, 30th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 15, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Ian D. MacVicar, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Crezancy, France, July 15, 1918. Sergeant MacVicar conducted a party of ammunition carriers to the front line during the most violent part of the shell fire near Crezancy on July 15. He also conducted a reconnoitering patrol through terrific machine-gun and shell fire that same day.
General Orders 81, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Norfolk, CT

MACWILLIAM, ALEXANDER
First Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company B, 313th Machine-Gun Battalion, 80th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 4, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Alexander MacWilliam, First Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Nantillois, France, October 4 - 5, 1918. Concealing the fact that he was severely wounded, Sergeant MacWilliam remained on duty until the afternoon of the following day. While in this condition he went to the aid of a wounded comrade and brought him to a place of safety, his route being subjected to a concentrated artillery bombardment.
General Orders No. 35, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Erie, PA

MADDEN, DAVID
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company E, 4th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 7, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to David Madden, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Cunel, France, October 7, 1918. Due to the lifting of a heavy fog, Company E was caught on an open hillside, within 100 yards of the enemy's line, and were forced to remain in the cover of shell holes for the entire day. Hearing a wounded man groaning in great pain, Sergeant Madden left his shelter and went to his rescue, carrying him through the terrific machine-gun and artillery fire to a shell hole, where he administered all the aid and comfort possible and then returned to his post through the same intense fire.
General Orders No. 44, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Boston, MA

MADDEN, JOSEPH A.
Private, U.S. Army
Medical Detachment, 125th Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 31 - August 4, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Joseph A. Madden, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Cierges and Fismes, France, July 31 to August 4, 1918. Throughout the advance by Company D, to which he was attached, his conduct, in treating the wounded under fire, afforded an inspiring example of devotion to duty. He was in the front lines at all times, administering relief not only to men of his company but also to the wounded of other organizations in his vicinity. He voluntarily searched the woods and fields to give first aid to the wounded. In spite of heavy and continuous shell fire, he continued working untiringly day and night until exhausted.
General Orders No. No. 124, W.D., 1918
Home Town: Manistee, MI

*MADDEN, ROBERT A.
Private, U.S. Army
Company I, 47th Infantry Regiment, 4th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 29 - 30, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Robert A. Madden, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Sergy, France, July 29 - 30, 1918. Passing through heavy machine-gun and artillery fire, Private Madden maintained liaison with adjacent units, displaying marked heroism in his work. He was mortally wounded in the performance of duty.
General Orders 74, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Indianapolis, IN

MADDOX, JOHN
Sergeant First Class, U.S. Army
Company F, 316th Engineers, 91st Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 1, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John Maddox, Sergeant First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Audenarde, Belgium, November 1, 1918. Sergeant Maddox volunteered to accompany an officer and three other soldiers on a reconnaissance patrol of the city of Audenarde. Entering under heavy shell fire, the party reconnoitered the city for seven hours, while it was still being patrolled by the enemy, and advanced two kilometers in front of our outposts and beyond those of the enemy.
General Orders No. 1, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Calexico, CA

MADER, THOMAS OTTO
First Sergeant, U.S. Army
Battery A, 109th Field Artillery, 28th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 2, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Thomas Otto Mader, First Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Varennes, France, October 2, 1918. First Sergeant Mader displayed great coolness and bravery in helping to guide sections of his battery over a road swept by enemy shell fire, during which eight men were wounded and ten horses killed, including one which he himself rode. The driver of a swing team, having difficulty in controlling one of the horses of a section, was assigned to another horse and his place taken by Sergeant Mader, who guided the section until he was so severely wounded that he was unable to control. In spite of his wounds, he directed the carriages to places of safety, and, disregarding personal safety, requested the medical officer to first give attention to the other wounded. Sergeant Mader's conduct was an inspiration to the men of his battery.
General Orders No. 20, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Audenried, PA

MADORE, JOHN J.
Private, U.S. Army
Company G, 47th Infantry Regiment, 4th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 9, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John J. Madore, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Bazoches, France, August 9, 1918. Private Madore volunteered to carry a message to an advance squad through heavy machine-gun fire. After delivering the message and administering first-aid treatment to wounded men in the squad, he crawled up to the nearest enemy machine gun and put it out of action with a hand grenade.
General Orders No. 15, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Maiden, MA

MADSEN, HOWARD E.
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company D, 115th Infantry Regiment, 29th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 22, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Howard E. Madsen, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action in the Bois-de-Consenvoye, France, October 22, 1918. When his platoon was fired on at close range by a machine gun, Sergeant Madsen went forward and killed two of the enemy with grenades, routing the other members of the crew.
General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Baltimore, MD

MAGUIRE, JOHN T.
First Lieutenant, U.S. Army
18th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 4, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John T. Maguire, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Exermont, France, October 4, 1918. Although severely wounded, Lieutenant Maguire refused to be evacuated and continued to lead his platoon until again wounded and forced by exhaustion, due to loss of blood, to be evacuated.
General Orders No. No. 15, W.D., 1921
Home Town: St. Louis, MO

MAGUIRE, SIDNEY CLIFFORD
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company B, 131st Infantry Regiment, 33d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 9, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Sidney Clifford Maguire, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Chipilly Ridge, France, August 9, 1918. Although wounded early in the engagement, Sergeant Maguire showed great devotion to duty by continuing at his post as platoon leader for two days, relinquishing command only when forced to do so by the condition of his wound.
General Orders No. No. 128, W.D., 1918
Home Town: Chicago, IL

*MAHAFEY, EMORY
Private, U.S. Army
Medical Detachment, 28th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: May 28 - 29, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Emory Mahafey, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Cantigny, France May 28 - 29, 1918. Private Mahafey did more than his duty under violent fire in the open to relieve sufferings of the wounded. On his way to a machine- gun emplacement to succor men who had been injured there, he stopped to give first aid to Private Jay Ler. Antes, who lay mortally wounded and exposed to machine-gun fire, and while performing this heroic act was killed.
General Orders No. No. 116, W.D., 1918
Home Town: Atlanta, GA

MAHAR, DANIEL H.
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company L, 105th Infantry Regiment, 27th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 18, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Daniel H. Mahar, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near St. Souplet, France, October 18, 1918. Corporal Mahar courageously led several attacks on enemy machine-gun nests. . Later in the day he attacked single-handed two enemy snipers, killing one and driving off the other.
General Orders No. 23, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Newark, NJ

*MAHONEY, JAMES
Private, U.S. Army
Company G, 60th Infantry Regiment, 5th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 15, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James Mahoney, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Cunel, France, October 15, 1918. Private Mahoney upon three occasions exposed himself to heavy machine-gun fire in attempting to work through the enemy lines to carry a message to a group which, due to enemy infiltration, had become isolated. Although mortally wounded, he insisted upon being carried to regimental headquarters in order to make a report of the information obtained.
General Orders No. No. 27, W.D., 1920
Home Town: Waterbury, CT

MAIER, CARL J.
Private First Class, U.S. Army
Company I, 362d Infantry Regiment, 91st Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 26, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Carl J. Maier, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Bois-de-Cheppy, near Meuse, France, September 26, 1918. Working with a patrol in an attack on an enemy machine gun, Private Maier crawled upon the emplacement and without assistance killed three enemy gunners and captured their machine gun.
General Orders No. 32, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Glendive, MT

MAILS, MARK W.
Private First Class, U.S. Army
Company F, 146th Infantry Regiment, 37th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 28, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Mark W. Mails, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Cierges, France, September 28, 1918. After his platoon had withdrawn about 50 yards to an established line, a wounded comrade was seen lying ahead, in the position they formerly occupied. The enemy had just launched a strong counterattack, but Private Mails, with another soldier, volunteered to go to the assistance of the wounded man. In the face of terrific fire of enemy artillery and machine guns, and the fire of their own comrades, who were resisting the attack, Private Mails succeeded in bringing his man to a place of safety.
General Orders No. 44, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Akron, OH

MAIN, CHARLES L.
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company L, 38th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 15, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles L. Main, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Launay, France, July 15, 1918. Sergeant Main, with an officer and another soldier of his company, attacked a patrol of seven Germans, who had captured four American soldiers, killed one of the Germans, and captured the others.
General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Rouseville, PA

MAIN, WILLIAM B.
Private First Class, U.S. Army
Company D, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 9, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William B. Main, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action in the Forest of Argonne, France, October 9, 1918. Accompanied by another soldier, Private Main advanced on a German 77-mm. gun, which was enfilading his company, and, with his automatic rifle, caused such heavy casualties among the enemy crew, that they were forced to withdraw.
General Orders No. 59, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Rouseville, PA

MAJOR, IRA E.
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company E, 34th Infantry Regiment, 7th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 1, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Ira E. Major, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Rembercourt, France, November 1, 1918. Although suffering from five wounds, one of which caused the loss of a hand, Corporal Major refused to be evacuated. He remained in command of his squad throughout the day and night and crawled into position the following morning to aid in the repulse of a German attack. His conduct furnished a great inspiration to the men of his company.
General Orders No. No. 22, W.D., 1920
Home Town: Greenwood, SC

MAKOS, SOTEREOS N.
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 Sotereos N. Makos, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action in the attack near Soissons, France. July 19, 1918. Private Makos was wounded three times, but continued with the advance and kept up the operation of his automatic rifle despite his injuries, until the objective had been attained.
General Orders No. No. 132, W.D., 1918
Home Town: Worcester, MA

MALCOLMSON, BRUCE K.
First Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company H, 364th Infantry Regiment, 91st Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 26, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Bruce K. Malcolmson, First Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Cheppy, France, September 26, 1918. Accompanied by another soldier First Sergeant Malcolmson advanced against two machine-guns and killed two of the mounters. This made possible the capture of 55 men who were in a trench 100 yards farther forward. Later in the same day he assisted an officer in leading a platoon which captured approximately 100 of the enemy.
General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919
Home Town: South Pasadena, CA

*MALICHIS, CONSTANTINE
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company I, 30th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 15, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Constantine Malichis, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Bois-d'Aigremont, France, July 15, 1918. Corporal Malichis volunteered and carried a message from his company post of command to the battalion post of command through the thickest of the German barrage. He was killed in action the same day.
General Orders No. 32, W.D., 1919
Home Town: New Orleans, LA

MALLAN, JOHN C.
Private, U.S. Army
Company H, 131st Infantry Regiment, 33d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 9, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John C. Mallan, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Chipilly Ridge, France, August 9, 1918. During an attack, Private Mallan worked out far ahead of our lines and personally killed four Germans and brought back three prisoners, one of them an officer. Later he formed one of a raiding party and displayed marked skill and bravery, aiding in the capture of fourteen prisoners. Both these missions were carried out under heavy artillery and machine-gun fire.
General Orders 71, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Chicago, IL

MALONE, CLAYTON
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company I, 353d Infantry Regiment, 89th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 1, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Clayton Malone, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Bois- de-Barricourt, France, November 1, 1918. Sergeant Malone led his platoon with marked bravery and ability in an attack which resulted in the capture of 15 machine-guns and 70 prisoners, more than 40 of the enemy being killed or wounded. Throughout the attack he showed great heroism, killing two of the enemy in hand-to-hand encounters.
General Orders 71, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Liberal, KS

MALONE, FRANCIS P.
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company D, 102d Machine-Gun Battalion, 26th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 22 - 23, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Francis P. Malone, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Trugny, France, July 22 - 23, 1918. After all the other members of his squad had become casualties, Corporal Malone volunteered and led two other squads on a machine- gun nest which he had located and put it out of action with the first burst of shot. Later he helped dress wounded men of his squad and evacuated them under heavy artillery and machine-gun fire. Although severely gassed next day, Corporal Malone continued in the advance.
General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919
Home Town: New Haven, CT

MALONE, PAUL B.
Colonel, U.S. Army
23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 18 - 19, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Paul B. Malone, Colonel, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action south of Soissons, France, July 18 - 19, 1918. During the two days which his regiment was engaged with the enemy, Colonel Malone frequently visited the advanced troops. On the evening of July 18, after the regiment had suffered severe losses, he assisted in the reorganization of a battalion for the attack on Vierzy. On the morning of July 19 he made a personal reconnaissance of the front lines, under heavy fire, in order to ascertain the enemy position, which was of vital importance.
General Orders No. No. 15, W.D., 1921
Home Town: West Point, NY

MALONEY, WILLIAM E.
Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army
354th Infantry Regiment, 89th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 1, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William E. Maloney, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Remonville, France, November 1, 1918. Leading an assault platoon, Lieutenant Maloney encountered a nest of sis enemy guns, which was pouring out a deadly fire from three directions. Rushing the guns in the immediate front, he captured them as well as taking the crews as prisoners; and while thus engaged, he was knocked unconscious by a bursting shell. Regaining consciousness when picked up by first-aid men, he returned immediately and rejoined his platoon and directed operations until the objectives were reached.
General Orders No. 44, W.D., 1919
Home Town: New York, NY

MANCE, STEPHEN M.
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company B, 131st Infantry Regiment, 33d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 10, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Stephen M. Mance, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Chipilly Ridge, France, August 10, 1918. Sent out alone to locate the position of snipers, and coming upon a machine-gun nest, Corporal Mance boldly attacked it single-handed, capturing the gun, wounding one of the crew, and taking three prisoners.
General Orders No. No. 128, W.D., 1918
Home Town: Chicago, IL

MANCO, ARTIE G.
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company E, 28th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 12, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Artie G. Manco, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Nonsard, France, September 12, 1918. When the advance of his company was halted by the fire from four machine guns from the front, Sergeant Manco led a patrol of four men, through heavy fire, to the flank and rear of the enemy position. He then attacked the enemy and captured the guns and crew.
General Orders No. No. 55, W.D., 1920
Home Town: Richardsville, KY

MANDERS, FRANK
Private, U.S. Army
Company I, 312th Infantry Regiment, 78th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 1, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Frank Manders, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Grand Pre, France, November 1, 1918. After requesting that he be permitted to lead a detail for the purpose of recovering the body of a wounded comrade whom he had been forced to leave about 500 yards in front of their lines earlier in the day when on patrol duty, Private Manders led the detail of four men under heavy artillery and machine-gun fire on its dangerous mission. After proceeding about 200 yards the detail felt that the expedition was hopeless on account of the extremely heavy fire. Private Manders, however, refused to give up and insisted on the detail going forward. By his own absolute disregard of personal safety and by his own example he so inspired the members of the detail that they went forward with him under the gravest danger for over 300 yards, recovered the wounded comrade, and made their way back to their own lines.
General Orders No. No. 56, W.D., 1922
Home Town: Rockland, WI

MANGIARACINA, FRANK
Private, U.S. Army
Company F, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 1 - 5, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Frank Mangiaracina, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Beaumont, France, November 1 - 5, 1918. On duty as a company runner, Private Mangiracino repeatedly carried messages through heavy enemy machine-gun and shell fire with utter disregard for personal safety.
General Orders No. 44, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Brooklyn, NY

MANIER, WILL R., JR.
Captain, U.S. Army
5th Infantry Brigade, 3d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 21, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Will R. Manier, Jr., Captain, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action in the Claires- Chenes Woods, October 21, 1918. Captain Manier, brigade liaison officer, was at the command post of the assaulting battalion when word was received that the enemy had penetrated our line and was closing in on the command post. No reserves being available, Captain Manier assisted in hastily organizing a force of runners, a signalman and others, and himself taking a rifle, led these men under heavy machine-gun and rifle fire in a counterattack on the advancing enemy. He succeeded in stopping the enemy and holding the position until the line was reestablished. As a result of his courage and initiative a large number of the enemy were captured and many killed or wounded, and the success of future operations assured.
General Orders 98, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Nashville, TN

*MANN, ALLEN R.
Private, U.S. Army
Sanitary Detachment, 107th Infantry Regiment, 27th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 29, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Allen R. Mann, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Ronssoy, France, September 29, 1918. With utter disregard for his own personal safety, Private Mann repeatedly went out into no man's land, in plain view of the enemy, and administered first aid to the wounded. While engaged in this work he was caught in a heavy enfilading fire from the enemy and was killed.
General Orders No. No. 49, W.D., 1922
Home Town: New York, NY

MANNING, JAMES (AKA: FRANK E. BELL)
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company C, 4th Engineers, 4th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 8, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James Manning, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near St. Thibaut, France, August 8, 1918. Corporal Manning was one of our men who volunteered and swam the Vesle River for the purpose of doing work on the opposite bank necessary in the construction of a footbridge. With another soldier he succeeded in felling a large tree in the face of heavy machine-gun and one-pounder fire after the remainder of the platoon had withdrawn.
General Orders No. 46, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Youngstown, OH

MANNING, JOHN C.
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company K, 26th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 18 - 19, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John C. Manning, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Paris- Soissons Road, France, July 18 - 19, 1918. Corporal Manning voluntarily left his shelter and went to the rescue of two wounded French soldiers who were in a burning tank. The rescue was made under an intense fire from the enemy, in plain view and while they were using all efforts to complete the destruction of the tank and prevent the rescue of its inmates. Corporal Manning succeeded in forcing open a door of the burning tank, dragging out the wounded men, and bringing them to a place of shelter, from which they were later evacuated.
General Orders No. 59, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Kingsville, TX

MANNING, JOHN R.
Private, U.S. Army
Company D, 342d Machine-Gun Battalion, 89th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 1, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John R. Manning, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action in the Bois-de-Bantheville, France, November 1, 1918. Disregarding injuries in the face, head, and wrist, Private Manning continued on duty as gunner throughout the action until he was relieved and ordered to an aid station by his platoon commander thereby affording an inspiring example of courage to his comrades.
General Orders No. 44, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Needham, MA

*MANNING, WILLIAM SINKLER
Major, U.S. Army
316th Infantry Regiment, 79th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 5, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William Sinkler Manning, Major, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Verdun, France, November 5, 1918. Leading his command in the face of extremely heavy artillery and machine-gun fire, Major Manning displayed remarkable bravery and coolness in reorganizing his battalion after severe losses had been inflicted on them. By continuous encouragement and daring, he directed operations to the successful gaining of his objective. During operations, Major Manning was instantly killed by a machine-gun bullet.
General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Washington, DC

MANNION, JOSEPH F.
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company C, 115th Infantry Regiment, 29th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 11, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Joseph F. Mannion, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Verdun, France, October 11, 1918. Sergeant Mannion volunteered and left his place of safety, making his way 100 yards in advance of our lines to the aid of wounded men. At the time the enemy was delivering terrific machine-gun and artillery fire, but he continued and assisted one comrade to a dressing station. He returned and helped the other men to places of safety.
General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Baltimore, MD

MANNION, MAURICE
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company F, 109th Infantry Regiment, 28th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 29, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Maurice Mannion, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Apremont, France, September 29, 1918. During a hostile attack, Sergeant Mannion displayed exceptional courage and initiative in leading a patrol of the left flank of his platoon and driving off a superior number of the enemy who were attempting to encircle the flank, killing ten of them, capturing eight and putting the remainder to flight.
General Orders 98, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Carbondale, PA

MANSFIELD, HARRY
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company I, 126th Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 14, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Harry Mansfield, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Romagne, France, October 14, 1918. His company having been held up by machine-gun nest, Sergeant Mansfield, with another soldier, crawled 200 yards ahead of his company and reduced the machine-gun nest, killing three of the enemy and capturing 18.
General Orders 98, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Mecosta, MI

MANSFIELD, JAMES R.
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Medical Detachment, 311th Machine-Gun Battalion, 79th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 20, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James R. Mansfield, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Montfaucon, France, September 29, 1918. Administering first aid in a most exposed position, Sergeant Mansfield rendered most valuable assistance not only to casualties from his own command, but also to those from other organizations. He continued with his work, although wounded, and refused to leave for the rear until ordered to do so by his commanding officer.
General Orders No. 46, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Haydenville, MA

MANSFIELD, THAROLD B.
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company C, 314th Field Signal Battalion, 89th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 4 - 11, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Tharold B. Mansfield, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Beauclair, France, November 4 - 11, 1918. From the 4th to 11th of November, while continually under heavy shell fire, Corporal Mansfield laid and maintained lines of communication within his area with utter disregard for his personal safety.
General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Bay City, MI

MANTON, WALTER W.
Captain (Medical Corps), 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 Walter W. Manton, Captain (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Soissons, France, July I8, 1918. Accompanying his battalion in the attack, Captain Manton was with the second wave when he sustained a compound fracture of the right forearm from a bursting shell. He, nevertheless, refused to go to the rear, but remained on duty until the final objective was reached in the afternoon, attending the wounded and directing their evacuation.
General Orders No. 46, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Detroit, MI

*MANWARING, CLYDE F.
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company E, 11th Infantry Regiment, 5th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 9, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Clyde F. Manwaring, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Louppy, France, November 9, 1918. His platoon having been held up by enemy machine- gun fire, Sergeant Manwaring took three other soldiers and advanced against the machine guns. Two of the men accompanying him were wounded, but he continued on with the other one and captured two of the hostile guns, killing one of the crew and driving off the remainder.
General Orders 89, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Akron, OH

MANZI, NICHOLAS
Private, U.S. Army
Medical Detachment, 309th Infantry Regiment, 78th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 3, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Nicholas Manzi, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Jaulny, France, October 3, 1918. During a heavy bombardment of our front lines, Private Manzi went 50 yards in advance of our positions to an automatic-rifle post to dress the wounds of three of the crew. He then assisted the wounded men, one by one, to reach a place of safety. All this time the line was under steady machine-gun fire as well as bombardment.
General Orders No. 126, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Camden, NJ

MARAGLIA, BATISTA
Private, U.S. Army
Company L, 305th Infantry Regiment, 77th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 1, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Batista Maraglia, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action in the Argonne Forest, France, October 1, 1918. Seeing a runner of his platoon lying helpless from a broken leg, in front of an enemy machine gun, Private Maraglia volunteered and went to his aid, making his way through direct fire for a distance of 75 yards and returning with his wounded comrade.
General Orders No. 44, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Stoughton, MA

MARCELLA, RICHARD
Bugler, U.S. Army
Machine-Gun Company, 47th Infantry Regiment, 4th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 9, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Richard Marcella, Bugler, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Bazoches, France, August 9, 1918. Responding to a call for volunteers to destroy a hostile machine gun, Bugler Marcella, with two other soldiers, boldly went forward through machine-gun fire and accomplished this mission.
General Orders No. 46, W.D., 1919
Home Town: New York, NY

*MARCHANT, JOHN R.
First Lieutenant, U.S. Army
131st Infantry Regiment, 33d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 11, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John R. Marchant, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action east of the Meuse River and north of Consenvoye, France, October 11, 1918. While commanding his company in an attack in which he was severely wounded Lieutenant Marchant displayed the highest type of courage and leadership by leading his men until the objective was reached, and then holding it against several severe counterattacks until he was killed. His example of bravery and devotion to duty so inspired his men that although temporarily without a company commander they successfully repulsed the counterattacks and held the line intact at a critical point.
General Orders No. No. 49, W.D., 1922
Home Town: Chicago, IL

MARCINIAK, JOHN
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company A, 30th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 15, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John Marciniak, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Crezancy, France, July 15, 1918. After his company had been ordered to withdraw, Corporal Marciniak returned to the scene of the struggle and, throughout the whole night, worked untiringly in the evacuation of the wounded, exposed to the terrific bombardment of the enemy.
General Orders No. 32, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Schenectady, NY

MAREK, FRANK S.
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company M, 126th Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 14, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Frank S. Marek, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Romagne, France, October 14, 1918. With another soldier, Corporal Marek crawled 200 yards ahead of his company and reduced a machine-gun nest which had been holding up the advance, killing three of the enemy and capturing 18.
General Orders 98, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Grand Rapids, MI

MARGOLIN, HARRY
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 Harry Margolin, 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 Margolin 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: Brooklyn, NY

MARINO, CHARLES
Private, U.S. Army
Company L, 104th Infantry Regiment, 26th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: April 10, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles Marino, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Bois Brule, near Apremont, France, April 10, 1918. Private Marino displayed coolness, courage, and the spirit of self-sacrifice during the action of April 10, 1918, in voluntarily going through shell-swept area to bring back a wounded noncommissioned officer to a dressing station.
General Orders No. 99, W.D., 1918
Home Town: Greenfield, MA

MARK, ROY C.
Private, U.S. Army
Company I, 125th Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 31, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Roy C. Mark, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Cierges, France, July 31, 1918. Though he was twice wounded during the attack on Hill 212, Private Mark displayed remarkable bravery and devotion to duty by continuing in action and advancing with the attack. He continued to fight until he was ordered to the rear on account of his wounds.
General Orders No. 20, W.D., 1919
Home Town: McMillan, MI

MARKHAM, RALPH H.
Private, U.S. Army
Company K, 364th Infantry Regiment, 91st Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 28, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Ralph H. Markham, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Eclisfontaine, France, September 28, 1918. On duty as a scout, Private Markham repeatedly located organizations on the flanks, displaying exceptional daring under fire. Though he had been without water or food for 24 hours, he went forward under heavy fire and secured information which enabled his company commander to reform the line and deliver a concentrated fire on the enemy.
General Orders 98, W.D., 1919
Home Town: McKittrick, CA

MARKOE, STEPHEN C.
Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army
Company I, 18th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: March 1, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Stephen C. Markoe, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Seicheprey, France, March 1, 1918. While occupying a combat position in the Bois Carre with his platoon of Company I, 18th Infantry, the position was smothered under an intense bombardment of enemy artillery and machine-gun fire. Following a rolling barrage, Lieutenant Markoe was attacked by a vastly superior force of enemy storm troops. The company commander having been killed, Lieutenant Markoe led the counterattack against the raiding forces and killed in close combat the leader of the raiding party. The action of Lieutenant Markoe stopped the enemy in this part of the sector and was the principal factor which led to the repulse of the enemy raid. Despite the fact that he had been severely wounded early in the action, he refused to relinquish command until the enemy was decisively ejected with great loss from the position. Lieutenant Markoe displayed exceptional leadership and extraordinary heroism in this action.
General Orders No. No. 14, W.D., 1923
Home Town: Penllyn, PA

MARKS, ERWIN J.
Private, U.S. Army
Medical Detachment, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 22, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Erwin J. Marks, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Le Charmel, France, July 22, 1918. A patrol of five men had advanced about 500 yards in front of our lines. While crossing a small clearing the patrol was fired upon by a concealed machine gun, which killed two and wounded three. On his own initiative, exposed to heavy machine-gun fire, Private Marks went forward and brought in the wounded men one at a time.
General Orders No. No. 16, W.D., 1920
Home Town: Brooklyn, NY

MARKS, SAMUEL J.
First Lieutenant (Medical Corps), U.S. Army
314th Infantry Regiment, 79th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 27 - 29, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Samuel J. Marks, First Lieutenant (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Malancourt, France, September 27 - 29, 1918. Lieutenant Marks advanced with the foremost elements of his battalion, dressing and evacuating the wounded under machine-gun fire for the period of twelve hours. On September 29th, when his aid station was shelled, several patients and attendants being killed and wounded, this officer, though himself wounded, remained at his post caring for patients who had received fresh wounds, and assisted in their evacuation.
General Orders 81, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Philipsburg, PA

*MARKS, WILLOUGHBY R.
First Lieutenant, U.S. Army
Company C, 61st Infantry Regiment, 5th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 12, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Willoughby R. Marks, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Cunel, France, October 12, 1918. While in command of Company C, 61st Infantry, Lieutenant Marks was severely wounded but continued to lead his company, refusing to be evacuated until the objective was reached and his lines reorganized. About to be evacuated, he learned that an officer of his battalion was mortally wounded and lying exposed to terrific enemy fire in front of the lines. With utter disregard for his own safety he rushed forward to rescue his fellow officer, and in the attempt was struck by enemy high-explosive shellfire and mortally wounded, dying a few minutes later. His undaunted courage and devotion to duty served as a splendid example of soldierly conduct to the men of his command.
General Orders No. No. 15, W.D., 1923
Home Town: Apalachicola, FL

MARKUS, NORBET W.
Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army
Company D, 3d Machine-Gun Battalion, 1st Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 19, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Norbet W. Markus, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 19, 1918. After the entire personnel of the machine-gun squad under his command had been killed or disabled, and when he himself was severely wounded, Second Lieutenant Markus kept up the operation of his gun and refused to be taken to the rear when relieved until he had been carried to his company commander and had given the latter valuable information.
General Orders No. No. 126, W.D., 1918
Home Town: Quincy, IL

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

*MARLIN, JESSE
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company B, 127th Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 31, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Jesse Marlin, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Juvigny, France, August 31, 1918. Corporal Marlin was one of a party of three officers and two men, who armed with one German machine-gun and three German rifles, attacked a machine-gun nest held by 70 Germans. Under terrific fire from the enemy, who laid down an artillery barrage upon their position, they concentrated their rifles so effectively that 32 Germans surrendered within an hour. After the prisoners had been brought in Corporal Marlin with a private established another machine-gun in an advanced position, and kept up a concentrated fire on the Germans until he was wounded in the body five times by machine-gun bullets.
General Orders No. No. 142, W.D., 1918
Home Town: Billings, MT

MARLIN, WILLIAM L.
Major, U.S. Army
148th Infantry Regiment, 37th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 1 - 2, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William L. Marlin, Major, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Hearne, Belgium, November 1 - 2, 1918. While commanding the 3d Battalion, 148th Infantry, Major marlin displayed exceptional qualities of personal courage and leadership in forcing the crossing of the Escaut River, establishing a bridgehead on the right bank of the river, and maintaining his position against repeated and vigorous counterattacks, all under heavy artillery and aeroplane fire. Major Marlin exposed himself fearlessly and audaciously and without regard for danger, thereby greatly enhancing the morale of the troops and contributing materially to the success of this operation. His personal bravery in this act was markedly conspicuous and outstanding.
General Orders No. No. 38, W.D., 1922
Home Town: Covington, OH

MARONEY, THOMAS F.
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company C, 308th Infantry Regiment, 77th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 24, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Thomas F. Maroney, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Badonviller, France, June 24, 1918. Although wounded while bringing up ammunition for his automatic rifle team, Corporal Maroney stayed with his men, encouraging and directing them.
General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Brooklyn, NY

MARONEY, WILLIAM
First Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company C, 5th Machine-Gun Battalion, 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, September 13, & October 4 - 9, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William Maroney, First Sergeant, U.S. Army, for repeated acts of extraordinary heroism in action near Chateau-Thierry, France, June 6, 1918; near Thiaucourt, France, September 13, 1918; and at Medeah Farm, France, October 4 - 9, 1918. Near Chateau-Thierry, France, June 6, Sergeant (then Corporal) Maroney took charge of two squads, after his lieutenant and sergeant had been disabled, and fearlessly led them forward to their objective. Near Thiaucourt, France, September 13, he displayed great bravery in leading his platoon through heavy machine-gun fire, at one time personally reconnoitering a machine-gun position before allowing his men to proceed. At Medeah Farm, France, he again furnished an inspiring example of fearless leadership and dauntless courage under heavy artillery and machine-gun fire.
General Orders No. 46, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Pensacola, FL

MARQUETTE, LOUIS F.
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company B, 104th Infantry Regiment, 26th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 15, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Louis F. Marquette, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Verdun, France, October 15, 1918. Corporal Marquette showed extraordinary courage and bravery in going beyond our front line, under heavy machine-gun fire, and bringing back two wounded comrades.
General Orders No. 23, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Springfield, MA

*MARQUIS, OLIVER
Private, U.S. Army
Company K, 156th Infantry Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 7, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Oliver Marquis, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Sedan, France, November 7, 1918. Private Marquis was a member of a patrol sent out to silence machine-gun nests, which were holding up the battalion's advance. When the officer leading the patrol fell mortally wounded, this soldier attempted to go to the officer's assistance despite heavy fire from machine guns only 100 yards away, and was himself killed.
General Orders 78, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Poseyville, IN

MARRA, JOHN
Private, U.S. Army
Company M, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 3, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John Marra, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Charpentry, France, October 3, 1918. In broad daylight, and subjected to heavy fire from the enemy, Private Marra led a patrol of four men in advance of our lines to rescue a severely wounded soldier. His courage was an inspiration to the men serving with him.
General Orders 87, W.D., 1919
Home Town: New York, NY

MARRIOTT, OWEN R.
Corporal, U.S. Army
Headquarters Company, 10th Field Artillery, 3d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 15, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Owen R. Marriott, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Courbon, France, July 15, 1918. Corporal Marriott, a member of the regimental telephone detail, when it became impossible to maintain telephone communications, volunteered and carried messages under heavy shell fire, in spite of having been wounded in the knee.
General Orders No. 44, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Proctor, MO

*MARSH, ARTHUR D.
Captain, U.S. Army
113th Infantry Regiment, 29th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 12, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Arthur D. Marsh, Captain, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Verdun, France, October 12, 1918. Refusing to relinquish command of his company, even though suffering from illness, Captain Marsh led them up a road under a most terrific bombardment, and, while assisting a wounded man to safety, he was killed.
General Orders No. 44, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Newark, NJ

MARSH, ELMER M.
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company K, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 3 & 4, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Elmer M. Marsh, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Fleville, France, October 3 & 4, 1918. On October 4, after all officers had been killed or wounded, Sergeant Marsh took command of and led his platoon in the attack, during which he was severely wounded. The objective was taken and held, due in large measure to his gallant efforts. On the previous day he conducted a reconnaissance of the enemy position and located machine-gun positions. The information obtained proved valuable in the subsequent attack of October 4, 1918.
General Orders No. No. 35, W.D., 1920
Home Town: Chickasha, OK

*MARSH, HARRY H.
First Lieutenant, U.S. Army
30th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 14, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Harry H. Marsh, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Cunel, France, October 14, 1918. Lieutenant Marsh, with a force of 50 men, took a line of trenches, at the same time capturing prisoners greatly in excess of the members of his own command. It was due to his gallant example that this feat was accomplished. Lieutenant Marsh was killed by machine-gun fire as the trench was taken.
General Orders No. 32, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Paxton, IL

MARSH, JOHN
First Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company K, 362d Infantry Regiment, 91st Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 1, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John Marsh, First Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Eclisfontaine, France, October 1, 1918. First Sergeant Marsh was painfully wounded by a shell fragment, but refused to go to the rear. Remaining with his company under heavy shell fire, he continued to perform his duties.
General Orders No. 27, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Vida, MT

MARSH, JOHN C.
Private First Class, U.S. Army
Company K, 116th Infantry Regiment, 29th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 15, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John C. Marsh, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Molleville Farm, France, October 15, 1918. After losing his ammunition carrier Private Marsh advanced unaided, and effectively operated his automatic rifle until wounded in the hand. He continued to fire until his ammunition was exhausted, and refused to go to the rear until ordered to do so.
General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Charlottesville, VA

MARSHALL, ALLEN J.
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Machine-Gun Company, 363d Infantry Regiment, 91st Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 31, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Allen J. Marshall, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Spitaals-Bosschen, Belgium, October 31, 1918. Although suffering acute pain from a severe injury. Sergeant Marshall led his section through a continuous rain of machine- gun and sniper fire, beyond the infantry front line, where he encountered the enemy.
General Orders No. 44, W.D., 1919
Home Town: San Francisco, CA

*MARSHALL, HARRY F.
Private, U.S. Army
Company L, 30th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 15, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Harry F. Marshall, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Crezancy, France, July 15, 1918. Private Marshall displayed coolness and bravery in carrying numerous messages under shell fire, thereby keeping up liaison between adjacent units.
General Orders No. No. 2, W.D., 1920
Home Town: South Brewer, ME

MARSHALL, LEROY F.
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company A, 1st Engineers, 1st Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 9, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Leroy F. Marshall, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Verdun, France, October 9, 1918. Corporal Marshall voluntarily went forward to silence a sniper who was pouring a dangerous fire into his position. He crept through brush for a distance of 300 yards and then crossed a machine-gun swept area, killing the sniper with his rifle.
General Orders No. 46, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Simla, CO

MARSHALL, ROBERT E.
Private, U.S. Army
Company A, 30th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 15, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Robert E. Marshall, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Mezy, France, July 15, 1918. After being wounded in the head and subjected to an intense barrage, Private Marshall remained at his post for three hours, operating his automatic rifle until ordered to the rear.
General Orders No. 32, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Graniteville, MO

MARSHALL, ROBERT G.
Captain, U.S. Army
58th Infantry Regiment, 4th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 4, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Robert G. Marshall, Captain, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near the Bois-du-Fays, France, October 4, 1918. When his company's advance was stopped by heavy enfilading machine-gun fire, Captain Marshall (then lieutenant) took seven soldiers and rushed the enemy nest, killing six of the enemy and capturing 30 including a captain. Captain Marshall accomplished this daring feat without any of his own men becoming casualties.
General Orders 66, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Minneapolis, MN

MARSHALL, WILLARD H.
Sergeant First Class, U.S. Army
Company B, 2d Engineers, 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 10, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Willard H. Marshall, Sergeant First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Villemontry, France, November 10, 1918. While in charge of a section of engineers constructing a footbridge across the Meuse river, the enemy opened fire when the bridge was partly finished, breaking it in two. With remarkable bravery, while under intense enemy machine-gun and artillery fire, Sergeant Marshall continued to direct the construction and completed the bridge, which enabled the infantry to cross.
General Orders No. No. 17, W.D., 1928
Home Town: Nora, IL

*MARTELL, JUDSON G.
First Lieutenant, U.S. Army
60th Infantry Regiment, 5th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 14, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Judson G. Martell, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Cunel, France, October 14, 1918. Although seriously wounded, Lieutenant Martell continued to direct his command under heavy machine-gun and sniping fire and maintained organization under heavy demoralizing circumstances until he was killed by a sniper's bullet.
General Orders No. 20, W.D., 1919
Home Town: West Somerville, MA

MARTIE, JOHN E.
Captain, 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 John E. Martie, Captain, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Fleville, France, October 4, 1918. Captain Martie exposed himself to heavy artillery and machine-gun fire while leading his company forward in an attack against strongly held enemy positions. Reaching his objective, he organized his position for defense and held the same against enemy counterattacks.
General Orders No. No. 3, W.D., 1921
Home Town: California, MO

*MARTIN, CECIL N.
Private, U.S. Army
Company I, 47th Infantry Regiment, 4th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 29 - 30, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Cecil N. Martin, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Sergy, France, July 29 - 30, 1918. Exposing himself to heavy enemy machine-gun and artillery fire, Private Martin repeatedly carried messages from his company commander to the battalion post of command. He was killed in performance of this hazardous duty.
General Orders 74, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Lawrenceville, IL

MARTIN, CLAUDE A.
Captain (Medical Corps), U.S. Army
Medical Detachment, 23d Infantry (Attached), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 1, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Claude A. Martin, Captain (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Vaux, France, July 1, 1918. Captain Martin operated a battalion dressing station, and, although the station was practically destroyed by shell fire, he bravely and successfully treated the wounded and directed their safe evacuation.
General Orders No. 99, W.D., 1918
Home Town: Welsh, LA

MARTIN, DANIEL J.
Captain, 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 Daniel J. Martin, Captain, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Juvigny, north of Soissons, France, September 1, 1918. On numerous occasions Captain Martin personally headed every forward movement of his command, displaying superb courage in his absolute disregard for personal safety. In the attack on Juvigny the battalion commanded by this officer was called upon to execute a turning movement and effect junction with the French troops on the flank. Under the personal direction of Captain Martin this turning movement was completed across a hill strongly held by the enemy, its success being due to his initiative. During this engagement Captain Martin was gassed and taken from the field unconscious.
General Orders No. No. 143, W.D., 1918
Home Town: Waukesha, WI

MARTIN, EARL J.
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company I, 102d Infantry Regiment, 26th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 27, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Earl J. Martin, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Verdun, France, October 27, 1918. Corporal Martin led his platoon over the top until further advance was impossible. He then remained in observation. Upon being grenaded by two of the enemy, be shot them with his pistol and moving forward, gained entrance to an unused pillbox. A few hours later he ventured out into enemy trenches, entered a nearby dugout, and disposed of six occupants, then retired to his former position in the pillbox, returning to his own lines after dark.
General Orders No. 21, W.D., 1919
Home Town: New Britain, CT

MARTIN, EDWARD
(First Award)
Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army
110th Infantry Regiment, 28th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 29, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edward Martin, Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Courmont, France, July 29, 1918. In command of an inexperienced battalion, Lieutenant Colonel Martin led an attack against a strongly held position, and advancing with the front line, raised the morale of officers arid men by his coolness under heavy fire and utter disregard for personal danger.
General Orders 71, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Waynesburg, PA
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross w/OLC (WWI)

MARTIN, EDWARD
(Second Award)
Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army
110th Infantry Regiment, 28th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 30, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edward Martin, Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Courmont, France, July 30, 1918. Although painfully wounded when regimental headquarters was destroyed by shell fire, Lieutenant Colonel Martin went with a battalion commander and directed the successful attack against a strong enemy position, remaining in command of the regiment until its relief.
General Orders 71, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Waynesburg, PA
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (WWI)

MARTIN, HARRY H.
Captain, U.S. Army
28th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 18, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Harry H. Martin, Captain, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Brueil, France, July 18, 1918. Captain Martin, although severely wounded in the right side, before reaching the first objective, refused to be evacuated and continued to direct his company in the attack through heavy artillery and machine-gun fire to the second and third objective.
General Orders No. No. 27, W.D., 1920
Home Town: Emporia, KS

MARTIN, HENRY F.
Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army
Company G, 47th Infantry Regiment, 4th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 7 & 9, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Henry F. Martin, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Bazoches, France, August 7 and 9, 1918. Early on the morning of August 7, 1918, being ordered to cross the Vesle River, Lieutenant Martin led his platoon under heavy artillery and machine-gun fire. Upon reaching the bank of the river he found no footbridge across the river. He leaped into the river, swam across it, stretched ropes, and improvised a pontoon structure. After reaching the north bank of the river he observed two men in danger of being carried away by the current, going to their aid and rescuing them while under heavy fire from the enemy. On August 9, 1918, when his company commander was wounded, he fearlessly placed himself at the head of the most exposed unit and led it forward in a determined attack on Bazoches.
General Orders No. No. 14, W.D., 1928
Home Town: Jacksonville, FL

MARTIN, HUGH B.
Corporal, 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 Hugh B. Martin, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Busigny, France, October 10, 1918. When a battalion of infantry was held up by heavy machine-gun fire, Corporal Martin rushed his section forward to a position 300 yards in advance of our front lines, engaged and silenced the enemy, and allowed a renewal of the advance. He displayed marked personal bravery under terrific enemy fire.
General Orders 81, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Kinston, NC

MARTINEZ, AUGUSTIN
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company I, 356th Infantry Regiment, 89th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 10 - 11, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Augustin Martinez, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Pouilly, France, November 10 - 11, 1918. Corporal Martinez accompanied Lieutenant Murphy and three other soldiers in a flank attack on three heavy machine guns. Fired on directly at 30 yards they charged the guns, met hand to hand resistance, but repulsed the enemy, capturing the guns. Corporal Martinez followed the fleeing Germans until they were lost in the fog.
General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Aztec, NM

MARTINEZ, LAURIANO
Private, U.S. Army
Company K, 110th Infantry Regiment, 28th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 26, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Lauriano Martinez, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Fismes, France, August 26, 1918. With two other soldiers, Private Martinez crawled 300 yards in front of our line through the enemy's wire and attacked a hostile machine-gun nest. The enemy crew opened fire on them at a range of only ten yards and resisted stubbornly but they succeeded in killing three of the crew and driving off the others with clubbed rifles. They returned to our lines under heavy fire.
General Orders 98, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Colmor, NM

MARTINSON, ALFRED
Private First Class, U.S. Army
Company E, 127th Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 19, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Alfred Martinson, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action in the Carspach Woods, near Badricourt, Alsace, France, July 19, 1918. During an enemy raid on the sector held by the 3d platoon of Company E, 127th Infantry, which was preceded by a terrific and accurate barrage of high-explosive shells and machine-gun fire, and although surrounded by a superior enemy force, Private Martinson refused to surrender, but instead jumped from his trench and with his automatic rifle repulsed the enemy.
General Orders No. 68, W.D., 1920
Home Town: Eleva, WI

MARTZ, ALVEY C.
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company C, 110th Infantry Regiment, 28th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 15, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Alvey C. Martz, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Conde- en-Brie, France, July 15, 1918. Under violent shell and machine-gun fire, Sergeant Martz assisted in reorganizing the remnants of his shattered company which was surrounded by the enemy, and held the position until his group was again cut to pieces. With an officer and two other soldiers he then succeeded in fighting his way from within the enemy's lines to his regiment, killing a large number of the enemy with his pistol.
General Orders 98, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Glencoe, PA

MARTZ, FORREST L.
Private First Class, U.S. Army
Company C, 12th Machine-Gun Battalion, 4th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 6, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Forrest L. Martz, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action in the Bois-du-Fays, near Brieulles, France, October 6, 1918. Private Martz 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: Tipton, IN

MARX, ROBERT S.
Captain, U.S. Army
357th Infantry Regiment, 90th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 10, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Robert S. Marx, Captain, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action in front of Baalons, France, November 10, 1918. Having been sent to make a reconnaissance and if found necessary to take command of the 3d Battalion, 357th Infantry, the advance of which had just been checked with severe losses, Captain Marx displayed the highest quality of courage and leadership in the face of a murderous artillery and machine-gun fire by immediately reorganizing the battalion and after a personal reconnaissance directing the assault line, which resulted in the taking of the enemy position. During the attack Captain Marx was severely wounded. His brave example greatly inspired his men.
General Orders No. No. 14, W.D., 1923
Home Town: Cincinnati, OH

MASCIARELLI, GIACOMO
Private, U.S. Army
Company L, 315th Infantry Regiment, 79th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 26, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Giacomo Masciarelli, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Malancourt, France, September 26, 1918, Private Masciarelli alone charged a machine-gun nest, which was holding up the advance of his platoon. With a flanking fire, he killed one member of the crew and caused the rest to surrender. His prisoners consisted of one noncommissioned officer and seven privates.
General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Philadelphia, PA

MASCORELLA, SAMUEL
Private, U.S. Army
Headquarters Company, 38th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 15, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Samuel Mascorella, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Mezy, France, July 15, 1918. On July 15, Private Mascorella volunteered and carried a message to headquarters after two runners had been killed while attempting to get through. He returned through the barrage with an answer to the message.
General Orders No. 23, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Erie, PA

MASLOSKY, JOHN
Private, U.S. Army
Company K, 311th Infantry Regiment, 78th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 26, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John Maslosky, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Grand Pre, France, October 26, 1918. Private Maslosky displayed exemplary devotion to duty, in attacking machine-gun nests without aid, capturing many prisoners. For several hours he worked in advance of the company, and although believed to have been lost, he later returned, bringing with him many more prisoners.
General Orders No. No. 39, W.D., 1920
Home Town: Elizabeth, NJ

MASLOWSKI, VINCENT
Private First Class, U.S. Army
Company D, 52d Infantry Regiment, 6th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 14, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Vincent Maslowski, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Munster, Vosges Front, Alsace, September 14, 1918. Private First Class Maslowski, with other men of his squad, was on duty in a firing trench in combat with the enemy. A grenade thrown by one of the men struck the parapet and fell back into the trench. Private Maslowski seized the grenade and threw it from the trench just as it exploded, thereby saving his comrades and himself from injury and possible death.
General Orders No. 27, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Racine, WI

MASON, CLAUDE H.
First Lieutenant, U.S. Army
141st Infantry Regiment, 36th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 8 - 10, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Claude H. Mason, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne, France, October 8 - 10, 1918. On October 8, Lieutenant Mason followed the wave of attack under heavy shell and sniper fire, and maintained an aid station with no protection, near the front lines, giving first aid to the wounded and evacuating the injured from a heavily shelled area, for a period of three days.
General Orders 87, W.D., 1919
Home Town: El Paso, TX

MASON, DAVID L.
Private, U.S. Army
Battery D, 115th Field Artillery, 26th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 5, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to David L. Mason, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action north of Montfaucon, France, October 5, 1918. Private Mason, with another soldier, on two occasions ran the telephone line between the battery and the forward observation post, passing through a heavy enemy barrage. Having accomplished this task they discovered that the wire had again been cut and proceeded to repair the line. While so engaged his companion was wounded and died almost instantly. Private Mason continued to repair the line under shell fire, thereby enabling the batteries of his battalion to continue firing effectively.
General Orders No. No. 14, W.D., 1928
Home Town: Nashville, TN

*MASON, EDWARD G.
First Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company D, 55th Infantry Regiment, 7th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 10, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edward G. Mason, First Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Jaulny, France, November 10, 1918. First Sergeant Mason continuously walked up and down his company sector, caring for the wounded and encouraging the men during an intense shell and machine-gun barrage. He was mortally wounded while going to the aid of two wounded comrades and died a short time afterward.
General Orders No. 32, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Detroit, MI

MASON, FRANCIS W.
Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army
328th Infantry Regiment, 82d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 22, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Francis W. Mason, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near St. Georges, France, October 22, 1918. Lieutenant Mason led a patrol of 40 men through a woods in order to envelop the enemy's position. Advancing under heavy shell fire, this officer was severely wounded, but, displaying excellent leadership and unusual bravery, he continued the advance and succeeded in occupying the woods.
General Orders 7, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Salem, OR

MASON, ZELNA
Private, U.S. Army
Medical Detachment, 26th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 19, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Zelna Mason, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 19, 1918. Although twice wounded, Private Mason refused an offer to be carried to the rear and continued to render aid to the wounded under fire.
General Orders No. No. 132, W.D., 1918
Home Town: Memphis, TN

MASSICOTTE, AUGUST J.
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 August J. Massicotte, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Medeah Ferme, France, October 3 - 9, 1918. While acting as battalion runner, Private Massicotte, regardless of personal danger, repeatedly volunteered and carried important messages under intense shell fire and greatly assisted in maintaining liaison with other units.
General Orders No. 21, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Franklin, NH

MASSON, JACOB H.
Private, U.S. Army
Company C, 125th Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 5, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Jacob H. Masson, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Mont St. Martin, south of Fismes, France, August 5, 1918. During the attack on Mont St. Martin Private Masson was severely wounded in the neck and shoulder. He refused first aid and was determined to keep up with the attacking wave, which he did until he became too weak from loss of blood. By this remarkable display of courage he conveyed to his comrades the spirit of fearlessness.
General Orders No. No. 117, W.D., 1918
Home Town: Newport, MI

MASTINE, JOSEPH
Private, U.S. Army
Company D, 107th Infantry Regiment, 27th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 29, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Joseph Mastine, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action east of Ronssoy, France, September 29, 1918. Finding the advance of his organization held up by a withering enemy machine-gun fire, Private Mastine volunteered to accompany another soldier forward and with utter disregard of their own personal danger, they rushed forward through an intense machine-gun fire directly upon the enemy nest, killing two and capturing five of the enemy and silencing that gun. Discovering another machine-gun nest close by, which was pouring a deadly fire on the American forces, preventing their advance, Private Mastine and his companion charged upon this strong point, killing the gunner, and putting this machine gun out of action. Without hesitation they jumped into the enemy's trench, killed two and captured sixteen German soldiers. Private Mastine then rejoined his platoon and continued to advance until wounded.
General Orders No. No. 16, W.D., 1929
Home Town: Ogdensburg, NY

MATES, HARRY
Private, U.S. Army
Company H, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 3, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Harry Mates, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Blanc Mont Ridge, France, October 3, 1918. While acting as company runner Private Mates carried messages under heavy shell and machine-gun fire. When a machine-gun nest caused a temporary halt in the advance of his company he attacked the nest, capturing three prisoners. He assisted wounded men, applied first aid, and removed them through heavy shell fire to the dressing station.
General Orders No. 21, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Pittsburgh, PA

MATHEWS, HOWARD A.
First Lieutenant, U.S. Army
102d Infantry Regiment, 26th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 26, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Howard A. Mathews, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Marcheville, France, September 26, 1918. Lieutenant Mathews displayed unusual courage and devotion to duty under a violent enemy bombardment by continuing in command of two platoons after he was severely wounded.
General Orders No. No. 139, W.D., 1918
Home Town: Kansas City, MO

MATHEWS, ROY E.
Private, U.S. Army
Company E, 58th Infantry Regiment, 4th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 5, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Roy E. Mathews, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action in the Bois-du- Fays, France, October 5, 1918. Acting without orders, Private Mathews went through heavy artillery fire to notify his regimental commander that our own barrage was falling short, his bravery and presence of mind thus saving the lives of many American soldiers.
General Orders No. 46, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Seattle, WA

MATHEY, MAURICE L.
Private, U.S. Army
Company F, 128th Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 1, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Maurice L. Mathey, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Juvigny, north of Soissons, France, September 1, 1918. In an attack against a strong enemy position, supported by many machine-guns, Private Mathey, a runner, worked unceasingly in the maintenance of liaison, and carried messages through the most severe machine-gun barrage. On his last trip from the regimental post of command he was severely shell shocked, but continued through the barrage to the battalion headquarters and delivered his message.
General Orders No. 15, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Monroe, WI

*MATHIS, JOHN D.
First Lieutenant, U.S. Army
23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John D. Mathis, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action in the Chateau- Thierry Sector, France, June 6, 1918. As a leader of a platoon on the first day of the Chateau-Thierry battle, First Lieutenant Mathis demonstrated conspicuous courage and ability, fearlessly going forward at the head of his command through hostile machine-gun fire. Killed while leading a gallant charge, his daring inspired his men to successful assault.
General Orders No. No. 102, W.D., 1918
Home Town: Americus, GA

MATSON, LEON R.
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company M, 105th Infantry Regiment, 27th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 27 & 29, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Leon R. Matson, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Ronssoy, France, September 27 & 29, 1918. On the morning of September 27, after all the officers and most of the sergeants of his company had been killed, Sergeant Matson took command and led the company into effective combat, making repeated reconnaissance in front of the line under severe machine-gun fire. On September 29 he led his men forward, capturing an important knoll, and held it with a small number of men. Finding the ammunition and food depleted, he led a detail through the heavy machine-gun fire, bringing back both food and ammunition.
General Orders No. 32, W.D., 1919
Home Town: New York, NY

MATSON, RAYMOND O.
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company C, 123d Machine-Gun Battalion, 33d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 10, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Raymond O. Matson, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Marcheville, France, November 10, 1918. Voluntarily leaving the shelter of the trenches and exposed