WWI US Army Recipients of the Distinguished Service Cross

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RABINOWITZ, ISAAC
Private First Class, U.S. Army
Company A, 107th Infantry Regiment, 27th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 18, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Isaac Rabinowitz, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near St. Souplet, France, October 18, 1918. When the advance of his battalion was checked by heavy machine-gun fire, Private Rabinowitz, with two other soldiers, went forward under heavy fire to reconnoiter the enemy positions. By effective rifle fire, they drove the gunners from two machine-gun nests into a dugout nearby, which they captured, together with 35 prisoners, including three officers.
General Orders 98, W.D., 1919
Home Town: New York, NY

RABORN, JOHN
Private, U.S. Army
Company A, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 21, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John Raborn, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Bois-de-Belleau, France, June 21, 1918. While making his way to a first-aid station after being wounded in five places by machine-gun bullets and shrapnel, he encountered two Germans. His own rifle having been shot away, Private Raborn picked up a rifle lying nearby and shot one of the Germans; and, in a bayonet duel with the other German, killed him also, after he himself had been wounded again during the encounter.
General Orders 81, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Augusta, GA

RACHEK, JOHN
First Lieutenant, U.S. Army
104th Infantry Regiment, 26th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 22, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John Rachek, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Trugny, France, July 22, 1918. Although he had been twice wounded, First Lieutenant Rachek refused to be evacuated and continued on duty with his company during the attack and capture of Trugny under heavy fire until he was incapacitated by a third wound.
General Orders No. No. 130, W.D., 1918
Home Town: Brooklyn, NY

*RADEVICK, RADOVAN
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 Radovan Radevick, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Grand Ballois Farm, France, July 14 - 15, 1918. During an intense shell and gas bombardment, Private Radevick repeatedly volunteered and carried messages and assisted in caring for the wounded at great personal risk.
General Orders No. 32, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Cleveland, OH

RAFALSKY, NIZEL (AKA: ROY NISEL FALLS)
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Sanitary Detachment, 115th Infantry Regiment, 29th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 9 - 12, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Nizel Rafalsky, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Verdun, France, October 9 - 12, 1918. During the drive in which this regiment took part in the vicinity of the Meuse, Sergeant Rafalsky displayed great courage and presence of mind in attending to the wounded, not only of the organization to which he was attached but also of those in adjoining organizations. The exceptionally valuable service performed by this soldier was done under heavy shell and machine-gun fire.
General Orders No. 2, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Baltimore, MD

RAFFINGTON, CHARLES S.
Private, U.S. Army
Medical Department, 2d Engineers, 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 2 - 3, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles S. Raffington, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Lucy, France, during the day and night of June 2 - 3, 1918. Private Raffington exposed himself to severe and continuous fire beyond the call of duty in order to bring aid to wounded engineers and marines.
General Orders No. 99, W.D., 1918
Home Town: Hutchinson, KS

RAFTER, EDWIN J.
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company L, 105th Infantry Regiment, 27th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 27, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edwin J. Rafter, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action east of Ronssoy, France, September 27, 1918. Corporal Rafter while in command of a flank detachment of which all the members except himself were killed or wounded, remained alone at his post during the entire night, and by his constant rifle fire defeated several attempts of enemy groups to develop an attack on the left of his organization, thus enabling his company to reorganize and consolidate their position. His indomitable courage and devotion to duty set an inspiring example to the men of his company and battalion.
General Orders No. No. 13, W.D., 1923
Home Town: New York, NY

RAGSDALE, IRVING LE NOIS
Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army
356th Infantry Regiment, 89th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 4, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Irving Le Nois Ragsdale, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for repeated acts of extraordinary heroism in action near Beaufort, France, November 4, 1918, and near Laneuville, France, November 6, 1918. Advancing across open ground under intense machine-gun and artillery fire on November 4, 1918, Lieutenant Ragsdale killed an enemy machine-gunner with his automatic pistol. Later he again crossed an open field under terrific machine-gun fire, killing two enemy gunners who were retarding the advance. On November 6, during an intense shell and gas bombardment of Laneuville, he repeatedly exposed himself while assisting the wounded.
General Orders No. 35, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Portland, OR

RAIKOVICH, MATO
Private, U.S. Army
Machine-Gun Company, 18th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 21, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Mato Raikovich, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action south of Soissons, France, July 21, 1918. Private Raikovich assisted in carrying a machine gun forward through intense enemy machine-gun and artillery fire. Placing his machine gun in action, he delivered an effective fire which caused the enemy to abandon the counterattack.
General Orders No. No. 3, W.D., 1921
Home Town: Woodlawn, PA

RAINES, LESTER
Private, U.S. Army
Company C, 309th Machine-Gun Battalion, 78th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 29 - November 2, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Lester Raines, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Grand Pre, France, October 29 to November 2, 1918. During the five days of operations, Private Raines worked without hesitation carrying messages through constant shell fire, and, acting as guide for ration parties, his information at all times proving most valuable and accurate.
General Orders No. 35, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Akron, OH

RALEIGH, WALTER J.
Private First Class, U.S. Army
Company A, 107th Ammunition Train, 32d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 4, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Walter J. Raleigh, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Juvigny, north of Soissons, France, September 4, 1918. During a heavy enemy bombardment a shell burst near two ammunition trucks that were being unloaded at a dump, blowing up one truck and setting fire to the other. Disregarding the warnings of bystanders, Private Raleigh rushed forward, cranked the engine of the burning truck and assisted in backing it to a place of safety while others extinguished the fire. His conspicuous bravery was the means of saving a large quantity of ammunition.
General Orders No. No. 137, W.D., 1918
Home Town: Menasha, WI

RALSTON, SAMUEL J.
First Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company F, 28th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: May 28, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Samuel J. Ralston, First Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Cantigny, France, May 28, 1918. First Sergeant Ralston commanded a platoon of his company, efficiently leading it in the initial attack and inspiring his men to reach their objective, where they dug in. Two runners having been wounded in an attempt to carry back a message calling for the lengthening of our artillery fire, he obtained permission to leave his platoon, volunteered to carry the message, and successfully delivered it to his regimental commander through a heavy German counter-barrage, the pass of the American barrage, and continuous and intense machine-gun fire, by which he was wounded. He repeatedly refused to be evacuated to the rear, though a serious counterattack was in progress, remaining at regimental headquarters until his recovery.
General Orders No. No. 13, W.D., 1923
Home Town: Philadelphia, PA

RAMPSCH, JOHN
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company G, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 19, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John Rampsch, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 19, 1918. During offensive operations near Soissons, Sergeant Rampsch was severely wounded in the neck, but continued to lead his platoon until forced to retire from loss of blood.
General Orders No. 44, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Chicago, IL

*RAMSDELL, RALPH
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company D, 103d Machine-Gun Battalion, 26th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 26, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Ralph Ramsdell, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Marcheville, France, September 26, 1918. Under terrific artillery and machine-gun fire, Corporal Ramsdell displayed exceptional bravery in hunting for machine-gun nests. He was killed while engaged in this hazardous work.
General Orders No. No. 1, W.D., 1926
Home Town: Waterboro, ME

RAMSEY, EARL E.
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company G, 353d Infantry Regiment, 89th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 2, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Earl E. Ramsey, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near the Barricourt Woods, France, November 2, 1918. Sergeant Ramsey was leading the first section of a combat platoon when it encountered machine-gun fire of such intensity that the entire advance was threatened. Realizing the gravity of the situation he stepped out into the open ahead of his men in order to direct them more effectively, inspiring them by his bravery. He was seriously wounded a few minutes later.
General Orders 98, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Cedar Vale, KS

RAMSEY, HENRY
(First Award)
First Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company F, 362d Infantry Regiment, 91st Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 31, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Henry Ramsey, First Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near the Scheldt River, Belgium, October 31, 1918. When the advance of the front line was held up by fire from a machine-gun nest 300 yards to the front, Sergeant Ramsey, with two others, crossed the open field in the face of fire from enemy artillery, machine-guns and snipers. Charging the nest, they killed two of the crew, wounded two others and captured five, together with the gun.
General Orders No. 46, W.D., 1919
Home Town: New Bedford, MA
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross w/OLC (WWI)

RAMSEY, HENRY
(Second Award)
First Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company F, 362d Infantry Regiment, 91st Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 26 - 29, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Henry Ramsey, First Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action during the Argonne offensive, France, September 26 - 29, 1918. For three days Sergeant Ramsey kept his men well organized, and when he was gassed and severely wounded in the chest, insisted that other men more seriously wounded than he be removed from the field before he would permit anyone to assist him to the dressing station.
General Orders No. 2, W.D., 1919
Home Town: New Bedford, MA
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross(WWI)

RAMSEY, JAMES R.
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company M, 112th Infantry Regiment, 28th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 2, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James R. Ramsey, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Apremont, France, October 2, 1918. During the attack east of Chene Tondu, when his organization was held up by a strong counterattack, Corporal Ramsey, in command of an automatic rifle squad, kept up harassing fire on the enemy from a position which was under heavy enemy fire. Four members of his squad were disabled and one gun put out of action, but he, single handed, kept up a constant fire with the one remaining gun. His heroic conduct was a material factor in the successful repulse of the enemy.
General Orders No. No. 11, W.D., 1921
Home Town: Grove City, PA

RAND, GEORGE E.
First Lieutenant, U.S. Army
353d Infantry Regiment, 89th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 2, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George E. Rand, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action in Bois-de- Barricourt, France, November 2, 1918. First Lieutenant Rand led his platoon in the face of terrific machine-gun fire, capturing four machine-guns and their crews, thereby facilitating the advance of the command. Over half of his men were either killed or wounded before reaching the objective.
General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Vasselboro, ME

RANDALL, MOOD A.
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company A, 120th Infantry Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 19, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Mood A. Randall, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Catillon, France, October 19, 1918. When the advance was held up by enemy machine- gun fire, Sergeant Randall volunteered and led his platoon, which consisted of only eight men, under heavy enemy fire, in a successful attack on a machine-gun nest outflanking and putting same out of action, thereby enabling his company to continue advancing.
General Orders 98, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Memphis, TN

RANDALL, SAMUEL J.
Private, U.S. Army
Company L, 108th Infantry Regiment, 27th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 15, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Samuel J. Randall, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near St. Souplet, France, October 15, 1918. Accompanied by an officer and three other soldiers, he made a reconnaissance of the River La Selle, the journey being made under constant heavy machine-gun fire. To secure the desired information it was necessary to wade the stream for the entire distance.
General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Penn Yan, NY

RANSOM, WARREN A.
Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army
6th Field Artillery, 1st Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 18, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Warren A. Ransom, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Missy- aux-Bois, Chaudon, France, July 18, 1918. Lieutenant Ransom accompanied Major John A. Crane, Field Artillery, on a reconnaissance of the enemy's position under intense enemy rifle, machine-gun, and artillery fire; the mission accomplished, Major Crane was seriously wounded while some distance in rear of Lieutenant Ransom and in plain view of the enemy gunners. Lieutenant Ransom returned at once to Major Crane, carried him to a place of comparative shelter, and, despite the heavy enemy fire, sought and found a medical officer, whom he led to the wounded officer. Again leaving shelter he secured a litter and with the assistance of two French soldiers carried the wounded officer to a place of safety.
General Orders No. No. 14, W.D., 1923
Home Town: New York, NY

*RANSON, JOHN O.
First Lieutenant, U.S. Army
371st Infantry Regiment, 93d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 30, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John O. Ranson, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Ardeuil, France, September 30, 1918. When his company was held up by an enemy machine-gun nest, Lieutenant Ranson volunteered and led his platoon in an attack on the position and, while attempting to carry out his mission, was killed.
General Orders No. No. 21, W.D., 1925
Home Town: Huntersville, NC

*RAPP, FRED N.
Corporal, U.S. Army
Machine-Gun Company, 59th Infantry Regiment, 4th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 6, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Fred N. Rapp, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action in the Bois-du-Fays, France, October 6, 1918. While exposed to an exceptionally heavy barrage in the Bois-de-Fay, Corporal Rapp left his shelter and went to the aid of a seriously wounded comrade. He was killed by a fragment, from a high-explosive shell while in the performance of this gallant mission.
General Orders No. 44, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Alexandria, SD

RAPPORT, GEORGE D.
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company G, 105th Infantry Regiment, 27th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 17, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George D. Rapport, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near St. Souplet, France, October 17, 1918. With complete disregard for his own safety Sergeant Rapport attacked, single handed, two enemy machine-gun nests, killing or capturing the crews. The gallantry and devotion to duty thus displayed greatly inspired the men of his regiment.
General Orders No. No. 16, W.D., 1923
Home Town: Gloversville, NY

RASCOE, ROBERT R.
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Sanitary Detachment, 120th Infantry Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 10, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Robert R. Rascoe, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Becquigny, France, October 10, 1918. Going forward to establish an aid post, Sergeant Rascoe, finding that the advance had already started, took his position in the front line and, exposed to terrific fire, cared for the wounded until the medical department was brought up. Later, while bringing up rations, he encountered shell fire and, although wounded and knocked down, he quickly regained his feet and completed his mission.
General Orders No. 26, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Reidsville, NC

*RASMUSSEN, AXEL
Major, U.S. Army
28th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: May 4, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Axel Rasmussen, Major, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Rocquencourt, France, May 4, 1918. Major Rasmussen proceeded to his post of command in spite of heavy bombardment in order to save important papers and while thus engaged was killed by shell fire.
General Orders No. 88, W.D., 1918
Home Town: Sherwood, OR

RASSMUSSEN, CARL
Private, U.S. Army
Company B, 39th Infantry Regiment, 4th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 27, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Carl Rassmussen, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Bois-de-Brieulles, France, September 27, 1918. Private Rassmussen, a company runner, volunteered and made two trips from the post of command of his own regiment to that of the regiment adjoining his own, passing each time more than a thousand yards under intense enemy machine-gun fire.
General Orders 98, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Edinburg, TX

RATCHICK, LUIS
Private, U.S. Army
Company d, 105th Machine-Gun Battalion, 27th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 27, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Luis Ratchick, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action northeast of Ronssoy, France, September 27, 1918. During the attack on the Hindenburg line Private Ratchick displayed unusual coolness and bravery when on two occasions he voluntarily carried wounded comrades to a dressing station about 1,500 yards distant and each time returned to his company over a road that was being swept by heavy artillery and machine-gun fire. By his utter disregard of personal danger, Private Ratchick set an example which was of the utmost value to his company then and throughout all of its subsequent engagements.
General Orders No. No. 2, W.D., 1932
Home Town: New York, NY

RATENBURG, HERBERT
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Sanitary Detachment, 101st Machine-gun Battalion, 26th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 22, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Herbert Ratenburg, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action north of Chateau-Thierry, France, July 22, 1918. Although wounded in three places by machine-gun bullets, Sergeant Ratenburg followed the attack and continued his duty, thereby inspiring his comrades.
General Orders No. No. 125, W.D., 1918
Home Town: Manchester, CT

RATKOVICH, PETER
Private, U.S. Army
Company C, 110th Infantry Regiment, 28th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 26, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Peter Ratkovich, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Varennes, France, September 26, 1918. With two other soldiers, Private Ratkovich, on his own initiative, led a charge on an enemy machine-gun nest, and, although severely wounded, pressed forward, wounding three and capturing three of the enemy.
General Orders 71, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Oakland, CA

RAWLINSON, JOHN W.
Private, U.S. Army
Company K, 106th Infantry Regiment, 27th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 28, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John W. Rawlinson, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Quinne-nont, France, near Ronssoy, France, September 28, 1918. After assisting in repulsing a strong enemy counterattack, Private Rawlinson, with two other soldiers, became separated from his company, due to the heavy fog. Seeing a superior force of the enemy in a trench, they unhesitatingly attacked, and after killing and wounding several of the enemy, they captured numerous prisoners and brought them back to our lines.
General Orders No. 68, W.D., 1920
Home Town: Kingsville, TX

*RAY, JOHN E.
Captain (Medical Corps), U.S. Army
119th Infantry Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 29, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John E. Ray, Captain (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, September 29, 1918. Establishing his first-aid station in the front line, Captain Ray advanced with the infantry. He continued on with the troops, caring for the wounded, until he himself was so badly wounded that he was evacuated. He died from his wounds a few days later.
General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Raleigh, NC

RAY, LEE M.
Sergeant Major, U.S. Army
39th Infantry Regiment, 4th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 5, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Lee M. Ray, Sergeant Major, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near St. Thibaut, France, August 5, 1918. Sergeant Major Ray (then a corporal clerk of headquarters) volunteered and delivered important operations messages to the French regiments attacking on the left flank of the 39th Infantry. He made his way for about one and one- half miles through heavy artillery, machine-gun and sniping fire, parallel to the enemy's line, located the French headquarters, and delivered the message in time to stop flanking attacks by the enemy.
General Orders No. 44, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Philadelphia, PA

RAYKMAN, ROY
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Battery A, 151st Field Artillery, 42d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 26, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Roy Raykman, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near the Cote-de- Chatillon, France, October 26, 1918. During a heavy bombardment of his ammunition train, when one man and twelve horses were killed and several men wounded, Sergeant Raykman displayed coolness and quick judgment in cutting loose the dead horses and straightening out the train. He then returned through the shell fire and searched in the darkness until he found all the wounded.
General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Clam Falls, WI

RAYMOND, FRANK H.
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 H. Raymond, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Romagne, France, October 14, 1918. In the attack on Cote Dame Marie, the 126th Infantry was held up owing to intense machine-gun fire and grenades. Corporal Raymond volunteered as a member of a combat patrol which cut through the enemy lines, captured ten machine-guns, killed and captured 15 of the enemy, and forced others to surrender. They cleared that part of the Cote Dame Marie of the enemy, enabling the regiment to continue their advance.
General Orders No. 21, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Freemont, MI

RAYNER, IRA C.
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company G, 28th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 12, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Ira C. Rayner, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Nonsard, France, September 12, 1918. Although under fire for the first time and very ill with a high fever, Sergeant Rayner took charge of the platoon after the platoon leader had been killed, and effectively directed it for two days, in spite of his physical condition, refusing to be evacuated until in a state of collapse.
General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Hollandale, MS

REACH, HARRY B.
Private, U.S. Army
Company K, 110th Infantry Regiment, 28th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 27, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Harry B. Reach, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Varennes, France, September 27, 1918. Acting as a company runner Private Reach voluntarily carried numerous messages under heavy machine-gun fire, displaying marked courage and devotion to duty.
General Orders 98, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Penns Grove, NJ

*READ, JOHN J.
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company C, 315th Infantry Regiment, 79th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 5, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John J. Read, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Molleville Farm, north of Verdun, France, November 5, 1918. Sergeant Read led the advance of his platoon through heavy enemy fire in the attack against a strongly held enemy position. Although cut off from his company he continued to advance until mortally wounded. Prior to the performance of the above act he distinguished himself by volunteering to conduct and conducting ration details over routes exposed to heavy artillery fire.
General Orders No. 72, W.D., 1920
Home Town: Philadelphia, PA

READ, ROSS E.
Private, U.S. Army
Company D, 1st Engineers, 1st Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: May 28, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Ross E. Read, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Cantigny, France, May 28, 1918. Private Read voluntarily went forward over an area swept by machine-gun fire to the aid of a wounded comrade, who was entangled in barbed wire. He worked in a perilously exposed position until he extricated his companion and carried him to safety.
General Orders No. 32, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Portland, OR

RECKTENWALD, JACOB
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company C, 315th Infantry Regiment, 79th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 7 - 10, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Jacob Recktenwald, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Gibercy, France, November 7 - 10, 1918. On the night of November 7, Sergeant Recktenwald risked his own life in heavy artillery fire, going from shell hole to shell hole helping his wounded comrades. On November 10 he distributed rations to the men of his company under shell and machine-gun fire.
General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Philadelphia, PA

RED, HAROLD D.
Corporal, U.S. Army
Battery A, 122d Field Artillery, 33d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 30, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Harold D. Red, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near the Bois-de- Bantheville, France, October 30, 1918. Under heavy shell fire, Corporal Red crawled 200 meters to a shell hole in order to draw a sketch of the enemy's position.
General Orders No. 44, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Chicago, IL

REDEKER, PAUL W.
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company M, 125th Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 31, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Paul W. Redeker, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Sergy, northeast of Chateau-Thierry, France, July 31, 1918. Corporal Redeker twice volunteered to carry messages from company headquarters to the battalion post of command through heavy machine-gun fire and artillery barrage. He assisted in gathering the elements of the company together after the assault. He volunteered for every dangerous duty and in broad daylight, in full sight of the enemy, dragged wounded to places of shelter.
General Orders No. No. 117, W.D., 1918
Home Town: Manistique, MI

REDICK, FRED C.
Captain, U.S. Army
146th Infantry Regiment, 37th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 26, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Fred C. Redick, Captain, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Montfaucon, France, September 26, 1918. Severely wounded in the head and leg while leading his company, Captain Redick refused to go to the rear, though he was ordered to do so by the battalion commander and attending surgeon, continuing in the attack and inspiring his men by his conspicuous bravery.
General Orders No. 59, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Wooster, OH

*REDWOOD, GEORGE B.
(First Award)
First Lieutenant, U.S. Army
28th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: March 28, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George B. Redwood, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Seicheprey, France, March 28, 1918. With great daring First Lieutenant Redwood led a patrol of our men into a dangerous portion of the enemy trenches, where the patrol surrounded a party nearly double their own strength, captured a greater number than themselves, drove off an enemy rescuing party, and made their way back to our lines with four prisoners, from whom valuable information was taken.
General Orders No. 27, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Baltimore, MD
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross w/OLC (WWI)

*REDWOOD, GEORGE B.
(Second Award)
First Lieutenant, U.S. Army
28th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: May 28, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George B. Redwood, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Cantigny, France, May 28, 1918. First Lieutenant Redwood conducted himself fearlessly to obtain information of the enemy's action, Although wounded, he volunteered to reconnoiter the enemy's line, which was reported to be under consolidation. While making a sketch of the German position on this mission he was under heavy fire, and continued his work after being fatally wounded until it was completed. The injuries sustained at this time caused his death.
General Orders No. 27, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Baltimore, MD
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (WWI)

REECE, BRAZILLA CARROL
First Lieutenant, U.S. Army
102d Infantry Regiment, 26th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 23 - 28, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Brazilla Carrol Reece, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action in the Bois d'Ormont, France, October 23 - 28, 1918. In leading his company through four successful actions, Lieutenant Reece was twice thrown violently to the ground and rendered unconscious by bursting shells, but upon recovering consciousness he immediately reorganized his scattered command and consolidated his position. On several occasions, under heavy enemy machine-gun fire, he crawled far in advance of his front line and rescued wounded men who had taken refuge in shell holes.
General Orders No. 46, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Butler, TN

REED, ALBERT J.
Corporal, U.S. Army
Headquarters Company, 147th Field Artillery, 32d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 30, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Albert J. Reed, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Juvigny, north of Soissons, France, August 30, 1918. While stationed in an observation post which was heavily bombarded with gas and high-explosive shells, Corporal Reed assisted in carrying to the rear through this heavy fire another member of the party who was seriously wounded, it being possible to proceed only by going from one shell hole to another. After accomplishing this mission he returned to his post of duty under the same severe fire.
General Orders No. 20, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Davis, CA

REED, CECIL E.
Private First Class, U.S. Army
Company E, 353d Infantry Regiment, 89th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 2, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Cecil E. Reed, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Barricourt, France, November 2, 1918, When the advance of his platoon was held up by severe machine-gun fire, Private Reed left cover, advanced across open ground and opened fire on the enemy nest with rifle grenades. After twice returning to obtain more grenades, he succeeded with a well-directed shot in driving the enemy crew from the nest, whereupon they were killed by other members of his company.
General Orders 66, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Stratton, NE

*REED, EDGAR F.
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company E, 61st Infantry Regiment, 5th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 14 - 16, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edgar F. Reed, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Bois-des-Rappes, France, October 14 - 16, 1918, and at Aincreville, France, October 31 and November 2, 1918. On October 16 Sergeant Reed made his way through the German line, carrying a wounded companion. Although wounded and burned by mustard gas, he remained on duty, refusing to be evacuated. On October 31, he volunteered and materially assisted in the holding of Aincreville while the defense was organized. On November 2 he received a wound from which he later died, but he remained at his post acting as sniper for four hours.
General Orders No. 20, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Kokomo, IN

REED, GEORGE
Cook, U.S. Army
Company G, 145th Infantry Regiment, 37th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 1, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George Reed, Cook, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Eyne, Belgium, November 1, 1918. After the remainder of his company had withdrawn, Cook Reed crossed the Scheldt River alone, under terrific artillery and machine-gun fire, and rescued a wounded comrade.
General Orders No. 59, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Norwalk, OH

*REED, GLENN M.
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company B, 355th Infantry Regiment, 89th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 13, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Glenn M. Reed, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Beney, France, September 13, 1918. Sergeant Reed voluntarily left shelter and passed through a heavy barrage to assist a wounded comrade who was unable to reach shelter by himself. As a result of this heroic action, he was killed.
General Orders No. No. 129, W.D., 1918
Home Town: Grant, NE

REED, RAYMOND E.
Private First Class, U.S. Army
Company F, 108th Infantry Regiment, 27th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 29, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Raymond E. Reed, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Ronssoy, France, September 29, 1918. With great courage Private First Class Reed went through heavy machine-gun and shell fire to the rescue of two wounded soldiers, whom he carried to our lines after dressing their injuries.
General Orders No. No. 143, W.D., 1918
Home Town: Medina, NY

REED, WASHINGTON
First Lieutenant, U.S. Army
1st Battalion, 60th Infantry Regiment, 5th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 25, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Washington Reed, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Pont-a-Mousson, France, September 25, 1918. Wounded severely in the knee while leading his company in action, Lieutenant Reed refused first aid and continued to his objective 500 yards away. Here he organized the position under intense shell fire by the enemy. When ordered to withdraw, he used the stretcher, which had been sent for him, to carry back a dead soldier of his company.
General Orders No. 44, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Wayne, PA

REES, JOHN
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company M, 361st Infantry Regiment, 91st Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 29, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John Rees, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Gesnes, France, September 29, 1918. Sergeant Rees fearlessly led his platoon in the face of a murderous fire in an attack on a machine-gun nest, and by his personal example contributed largely to the success of the attack by his platoon.
General Orders No. 20, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Ellensburg, WA

REESE, HAROLD L.
First Lieutenant, U.S. Army
30th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 15, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Harold L. Reese, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Mezy, France, July 15, 1918. During the unprecedented artillery bombardment preparatory to the great German offensive of July 15, Lieutenant Reese maintained liaison between different signal units by visiting the positions during the bombardment. It seemed utterly impossible for runners to venture through this fire, yet Lieutenant Reese voluntarily led a detail through the barrage and thus established communication, also encouraging his men to greater efforts.
General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Mahoney City, PA

REESE, JOHN D.
Private, U.S. Army
Company L, 142d Infantry Regiment, 36th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 27, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John D. Reese, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Roche, France, October 27, 1918. Though he was suffering from illness and had been told to go to the rear, Private Reese for three days remained on duty as a runner, and, when almost exhausted, went forward with his company in attack, voluntarily accompanying a liaison patrol on a dangerous mission.
General Orders No. 44, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Farwell, TX

REESE, JOHN E.
Sergeant, 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 E. Reese, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Audenarde, Belgium, November 1, 1918. Sergeant Reese 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, advancing two kilometers in front of our own outposts and beyond those of the enemy.
General Orders No. 15, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Butte, MT

REESE, WILLIAM
Private First Class, U.S. Army
Company I, 125th Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 11, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William Reese, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Romagne, France, October 11, 1918. Private Reese displayed exceptional courage in repeatedly crossing an area swept by machine-gun and shell fire to carry messages to battalion headquarters after other soldiers had been killed or wounded in attempting the same mission.
General Orders 64, W.D., 1919
Home Town: San Saba, TX

*REEVE, CHARLES B.
First Lieutenant, U.S. Army
23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 3 - 9, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles B. Reeve, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne, France, October 3 - 9, 1918. After his battalion commander had become a casualty, Lieutenant Reeve assumed command, and showed exceptional dash and skill in attack. When his battalion had been halted by heavy machine-gun fire, he commanded and led a charge through an open field, gaining his objective. It was during this charge that he was killed.
General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Plymouth, IN

REEVES, JAMES H.
Colonel, U.S. Army
353d Infantry Regiment, 89th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 12 - 13, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James H. Reeves, Colonel, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near St. Mihiel, France, September 12 - 13,1918. On the opening day of the St. Mihiel offensive. Colonel Reeves placed himself at the head of the assaulting battalion and personally led the advance from the inception of the attack until the fourth objective was reached. He was constantly exposed to artillery, machine-gun and rifle fire, and, by his total disregard for personal danger, furnished an inspiring example to his men. On the following day he rallied a battalion of another regiment, which had become disorganized and was retreating. Under heavy artillery fire he reorganized it and sent it forward again at a critical juncture in the attack.
General Orders 87, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Centre, AL

*REGAN, JOHN M.
Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army
128th Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 1, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John M. Regan, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Cierges, France, August 1, 1918. Mortally wounded by enemy fire while leading his platoon, Second Lieutenant Regan remained at the head of his men till he collapsed. He set an example of coolness and fortitude to his command, encouraging them by word and action.
General Orders 74, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Boise, ID

REGGIARDO, ANTONIO
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company K, 363d Infantry Regiment, 91st Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 31, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Antonio Reggiardo, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Waereghem, Belgium, October 31, 1918. Sergeant Reggiardo, then corporal, voluntarily went forward with a squad of men to combat hostile machine-gun nests, which had held up the advance of four companies. After the squad leader had been killed he took command and, directing a heavy fire of automatic rifles and rifle grenades, he drove back the advance German posts and cleared the way for the further progress of his company.
General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Martinez, CA

REICH, LOUIS B.
First Lieutenant, U.S. Army
128th Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 1, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Louis B. Reich, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Cierges, France, August 1, 1918. Lieutenant Reich voluntarily went forward and exposed himself in order to draw the enemy machine-gun fire so as to locate their position. He succeeded in ascertaining their positions and while returning to his front line he was hit and severely wounded by a shell fragment; but refusing to be evacuated, he returned to his organization and remained in action throughout the engagement.
General Orders 98, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Fort Atkinson, WI

REID, ALLISON W.
Private, U.S. Army
Company A, 2d Engineers, 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 8 - 9, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Allison W. Reid, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Medeah Ferme, France, October 8 - 9, 1918. Engaged as runner, Private Reid constantly carried messages through a sector which was under intense shell and machine-gun fire and infested with sniper fire.
General Orders No. 44, W.D., 1919
Home Town: San Leandro, CA

REID, GEORGE B.
Corporal, U.S. Army
Battery A, 151st Field Artillery, 42d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 15, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George B. Reid, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Suippes, France, July 15, 1918. While acting as gunner, during the firing of a barrage, Corporal Reid was shot through the arm by an enemy machine-gun from an aeroplane, but although serious wounded, he continued to fire his gun throughout the barrage. He was then evacuated in an exhausted condition.
General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Minneapolis, MN

REID, JOSEPH W.
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company I, 116th Infantry Regiment, 29th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 15, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Joseph W. Reid, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action in Bois-de- la-Grande-Montagne, France, October 15, 1918. When his platoon was held up by machine-gun fire, Corporal Reid fearlessly led them forward and captured machine-guns and prisoners. He later organized and consolidated the position won.
General Orders No. 35, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Winchester, VA

REID, THOMAS C.
Captain, U.S. Army
38th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 15, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Thomas C. Reid, Captain, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Moulin, France, July 15, 1918. During a strong enemy attack on his company sector, Captain Reid fearlessly exposed himself to heavy fire in order to direct the fire of his men. He personally led two counterattacks upon the enemy, breaking up their attack and forcing them to retire. Due to this gallantry, his company, notwithstanding its heavy losses, decisively defeated an enemy grenadier regiment and forced it to retire across the Marne.
General Orders No. No. 24, W.D., 1920
Home Town: Demopolis, AL

*REID, WILLIAM R.
First Lieutenant, U.S. Army
307th Infantry Regiment, 77th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 27, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William R. Reid, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Chateau-de-Diable, France, August 27, 1918. Lieutenant Reid, while on duty as battalion adjutant, voluntarily led a small patrol into woods held by the enemy to ascertain the source of heavy machine-gun fire which stopped the advance of his battalion. In the performance of this courageous act he was killed by enemy machine-gun fire.
General Orders No. 32, W.D., 1919
Home Town: New York, NY

*REIFIN, ABE
Private, U.S. Army
Company H, 28th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 14, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Abe Reifin, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near the Meuse River, France, October 14, 1918. Private Reifin displayed exceptional courage in volunteering and going over open ground through direct artillery and machine-gun fire. Upon returning be again volunteered to pass the same heavy fire in order to. establish liaison between his platoon and company. He lost his life in attempting this hazardous mission.
General Orders 89, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Cincinnati, OH

REILLEY, CHARLES R.
Sergeant First Class, U.S. Army
Company F, 316th Engineers, 91st Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 1 & 10, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles R. Reilley, Sergeant First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Audenarde, Belgium, November 1, and November 10, 1918. On November 1 Sergeant Reilley voluntarily accompanied a patrol into the city of Audenarde, when it was still occupied by the enemy, obtaining important data on destroyed bridges and attacking an enemy patrol three times the number. He also captured a German spy while the latter was attempting to escape. On this same day he forced a sniper to cover, thus saving the life of his captain, who was about to be fired upon. On November 10 he swam the Escaut River, braving the fire of enemy snipers on the opposite bank, and tied a rope to an enemy barrel bridge, thereby making a crossover for the infantry.
General Orders No. 44, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Jumbo town, CO

REILLEY, THOMAS T.
Captain, U.S. Army
165th Infantry Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 27 - August 1, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Thomas T. Reilley, Captain, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Villers-sur-Fere, France, on July 27 to August 1, 1918. Wounded and ordered to the rear, Captain Reilley nevertheless remained with his men in an exposed and dangerous position, which it was necessary to hold, His presence and example held his company fast against continuous fire.
General Orders No. 99, W.D., 1918
Home Town: New York, NY

REILLY, ARCHIBALD F.
Private, U.S. Army
Company C, 165th Infantry Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 15, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Archibald F. Reilly, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Landres et St. Georges, France, October 15, 1918. Private Reilly, with one other soldier, went to the aid of a wounded comrade who was lying about 50 yards in advance of our lines, in plain view of enemy gunners and snipers, and carried him through machine-gun and shell fire to a place of safety.
General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Richmond Hill, Long Island, NY

REILLY, MICHAEL
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company G, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 18, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Michael Reilly, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 18, 1918. After being wounded Sergeant Reilly remained with his squad and continued to lead it in action until he was again seriously wounded two days later.
General Orders 98, W.D., 1919
Home Town: San Francisco, CA

REILLY, THOMAS L.
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company D, 21st Machine-Gun Battalion, 7th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 1, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Thomas L. Reilly, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Vieville, France, November 1, 1918. During a heavy barrage of high-explosive and gas shells Corporal Reilly assisted an officer to give first aid to a wounded officer and two soldiers after the platoon had withdrawn from that position. He went to the rear for medical aid and passed through the barrage the second time as he returned.
General Orders No. 46, W.D., 1919
Home Town: New York, NY

REINHARD, FRED W.
Private, U.S. Army
Company I, 30th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 15, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Fred W. Reinhard, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action in the Bois d'Aigremont, France, July 15, 1918. Private Reinhard carried messages during a heavy German barrage until he was seriously wounded, when he showed great fortitude, his one thought being that his message must be delivered.
General Orders No. 32, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Spring City, PA

REINHOLDT, ROLAND R.
Captain, U.S. Army
138th Infantry Regiment, 35th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 26, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Roland R. Reinholdt, Captain, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Cheppy, France, September 26, 1918. Sent forward with two platoons on a reconnaissance mission, Captain Reinholdt encountered the enemy in force, but effected the capture of 13 Germans, including an officer. He then held the position he had seized for three hours, although subjected to fire, that rendered three-fourths of his men casualties, until French tanks arrived, when, with the remnants of his platoon, he attacked and captured machine-gun nests inaccessible to the tanks. The stubborn resistance to enemy attacks which he maintained was one of the deciding factors in the fight.
General Orders 66, W.D., 1919
Home Town: St. Louis, MO

REITER, CHARLES
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company H, 111th Infantry Regiment, 28th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 1 & 8, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles Reiter, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Apremont, France, October 1, 1918. Sergeant Reiter and a companion exposed themselves to heavy machine-gun fire and advanced in front of our lines to assist a wounded soldier to a place of safety. In the attack on Hill 244, on October 8, 1918, after the officers had become casualties he assumed command of a unit and displayed unusual ability and leadership, until severely wounded.
General Orders No. No. 53, W.D., 1920
Home Town: Pittsburgh, PA

REITERMAN, FRANK
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company E, 26th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 18, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Frank Reiterman, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Soissons, France, July I8, 1918. As leader of a platoon, Sergeant Reiterman attacked a machine-gun nest, captured several guns, and held his position against vigorous counterattacks.
General Orders No. No. 132, W.D., 1918
Home Town: Louisville, KY

RENICK, FRED A.
Private First Class, U.S. Army
Section No. 598, Ambulance Service, A.E.F.
Date of Action: April 4, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Fred A. Renick, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Beauvois, France, on April 4, 1918. Private First Class Renick was ordered to drive his ambulance to a dressing station. The road over which it was necessary to pass was under continuous shell fire. On his way to the dressing station he received a slight wound. In spite of the wound, which was dressed at a dressing station, he resumed his post, and on the return trip a shell struck his car, seriously wounding him and killing his passenger.
General Orders No. No. 129, W.D., 1918
Home Town: St. Louis, MO

RENSHAW, LEONARD A.
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company I, 115th Infantry Regiment, 29th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 10 - 29, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Leonard A. Renshaw, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at le-Bois-Plat-Chene, France, October 10 - 29, 1918. During the advance of the 3d Battalion, Corporal Renshaw was placed in charge of the battalion liaison group. He not only managed the battalion with skill, but repeatedly carried messages through shell and machine-gun fire. Although several times gassed during the succeeding operations, he continued his duties, showing utter disregard for his personal safety.
General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Princess Anne, MD

RENTFRO, CHARLES C.
First Lieutenant (Medical Corps), U.S. Army
Medical Detachment, 109th Infantry Regiment, 26th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 15 - 18, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles C. Rentfro, First Lieutenant (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at St. Agnan, France, July 15 - 18, 1918. First Lieutenant Rentfro went without sleep in order to care for the wounded, and performed his work fearlessly without shelter under continuous bombardment.
General Orders No. 99, W.D., 1918
Home Town: Chicago, IL

RESSEGUIE, HAROLD D.
Captain, U.S. Army
311th Infantry Regiment, 78th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 1, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Harold D. Resseguie, Captain, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Grand Pre, France, November 1, 1918. Although his wrist was shattered and he was suffering from severe machine-gun wounds, Captain Resseguie continued to direct operations for several hours, refusing to be evacuated until all the other wounded had received attention. After reaching the dressing station, although suffering intense pain, he gave full tactical information to his successor.
General Orders No. 44, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Watertown, NY

RETTMAN, LOUIE
First Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company B, 30th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 15, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Louie Rettman, First Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Crezancy, France, July 15, 1918. After company officers had become casualties, Sergeant Rettman reorganized the remnants of the company and took and held an important position against strong enemy attacks. His company commander having been left wounded in advance of the new line, Sergeant Rettman exposed himself to heavy fire in order to carry him to shelter.
General Orders No. No. 24, W.D., 1920
Home Town: Hutchinson, MN

REX, NEWTON
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company F, 146th Infantry Regiment, 37th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 27, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Newton Rex, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Montfaucon, France, September 27, 1918. Leading a patrol of 12 men from his own and another company, Corporal Rex encountered 35 of the enemy in a ravine. Under terrific enfilading fire from seven machine-guns, he led an attack on the enemy in which five of the latter were killed and 15 captured, together with seven machine-guns.
General Orders No. 59, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Bowling Green, OH

REXROTH, HARRY J.
Private First Class, U.S. Army
364th Ambulance Company, 316th Sanitary Train, 91st Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 1 - 4, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Harry J. Rexroth, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Audenarde, Belgium, November 1 - 4, 1918. Private Rexroth repeatedly showed utter disregard for his safety in establishing and maintaining liaison between advanced dressing stations and battalion aid stations and in searching the battlefields for wounded, passing over areas under heavy fire from enemy artillery, machine-guns and snipers. On November 4 he entered the town of Audenarde while it was under terrific bombardment, made a thorough search for wounded, and later accompanied ambulances back into the town to evacuate the wounded.
General Orders No. 15, W.D., 1919
Home Town: National, WA

REYNOLDS, EUGENE C.
Private, U.S. Army
Company K, 106th Infantry Regiment, 27th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 28, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Eugene C. Reynolds, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Quinnemont Farm, near Ronssoy, France, September 28, 1918. After assisting in repulsing a strong enemy counterattack, Private Reynolds, with two other soldiers, became separated from his company, due to the heavy fog. Seeing a superior force of the enemy in a trench, they unhesitatingly attacked, and after killing and wounding several of the enemy, they captured numerous prisoners and brought them back to our lines.
General Orders No. 68, W.D., 1920
Home Town: Brooklyn, NY

REYNOLDS, FRANK J.
Private, U.S. Army
Medical Detachment, 28th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: May 28 - 30, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Frank J. Reynolds, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action during the fight at Cantigny, France, on May 28 - 30, 1918. While acting as stretcher bearer, Private Reynolds constantly and fearlessly exposed himself to artillery and machine-gun fire to succor the wounded, frequently on his own initiative, when he might have remained in security himself.
General Orders No. 99, W.D., 1918
Home Town: Lee, MA

*REYNOLDS, PATRICK
Private, U.S. Army
Company H, 165th Infantry Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 30, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Patrick Reynolds, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Villers-sur- Fere, France, on July 30, 1918. Private Reynolds was killed when he went out alone in the face of enemy machine-gun fire in a heroic effort to capture an enemy machine-gun nest.
General Orders 88, W.D., 1919
Home Town: New York, NY

REYNOLDS, WILLIAM G.
Captain, U.S. Army
23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 4, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William G. Reynolds, Captain, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne, France, October 4, 1918. After Captain Reynolds had been severely wounded by a shell, he managed by a supreme effort to regain sufficient consciousness to acquaint his successor with the necessary information for the continuance of the struggle. His courage, under such great agony, set a most wonderful example for his men.
General Orders No. 46, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Berryville, VA

RHEA, JAMES C.
Colonel (Cavalry), U.S. Army
Chief of Staff, 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 9, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James C. Rhea, Colonel (Cavalry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne, France, October 9, 1918. Colonel Rhea, with Lieutenant Le Pelletier de Woillemont, French Army, voluntarily undertook an important reconnaissance under hazardous circumstances during the Masif Blanc Mont operations at a time when accurate information concerning our advanced positions was greatly needed and could not be obtained from other sources. In an automobile, whose conspicuous appearance drew the concentrated fire of enemy artillery and machine-guns, they proceeded one mile across open ground to the town of St. Etienne, where our troops were in contact with the enemy. Under fire these two officers reconnoitered the front lines, locating the position of the enemy as well as that of the French units on the flank, and returned across the open with complete, reliable, and timely information of the highest military value in subsequent operations.
General Orders No. No. 120, W.D., 1918
Home Town: Strawn, TX

RHODES, NELLUS A.
Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army
112th Infantry Regiment, 28th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 9, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Nellus A. Rhodes, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Fismette, France, August 9, 1918. When the town had been taken by his battalion in the morning and was being held at night against terrific counterattacks in which our troops were engaged most of the time in desperate hand-to-hand combat, Lieutenant Rhodes, although a member of the battalion intelligence section, when into the most dangerous places and by his splendid courage bolstered the morale of the other members of the command, who were being hard pressed by enemy troops who had gained entrance to the town. Learning that the enemy was coming through t he back of a building, he bravely entered it, killing four of the enemy, and retained possession of the building. With five or six stragglers, he crossed and re-crossed a street swept by hostile machine-gun fire and prevented the enemy from filtering through a hole which they had blown in the wall of the building. His courageous actions were an inspiration to his comrades in the desperate fighting.
General Orders No. 9, W.D., 1923
Home Town: Meadville, PA

RHODES, ROBERT ALLEN
Private, U.S. Army
Company M, 103d Infantry Regiment, 26th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 20 & 22, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Robert Allen Rhodes, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Chateau-Thierry, France, July 20 and 22, 1918. East of Belleau Wood Private Rhodes continually carried messages under heavy machine-gun fire while acting as a runner. On July 22, near Epieds, he crossed an open gap swept by machine-gun fire in order to deliver an important message, and later was a voluntary member of a patrol which rescued wounded under fire from advanced positions.
General Orders No. No. 125, W.D., 1918
Home Town: St. Joseph, MO

RICE, CARL C.
Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army
5th Machine-Gun Battalion, 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Carl C. Rice, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action on June 6, 1918, near Chateau-Thierry, France. In command of a machine-gun section, Second Lieutenant Rice was wounded soon after the advance began, but refused to have his wound dressed for fear it would delay the movement. He bravely continued to lead the section until he fell from exhaustion.
General Orders No. 99, W.D., 1918
Home Town: Rolla, MO

RICE, ELMER V.
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 Elmer V. Rice, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action in the Bois d'Aigremont, France, July 15, 1918. During the intense artillery fire preceding the German attack of July 15, after another runner had been sent with a message from the battalion post of command and had been unable to get through the wood, which was being heavily bombarded, Private Rice volunteered for this seemingly impossible mission and successfully accomplished it. Throughout the night he declined to take cover, but continued to search for wounded men, exposing himself to the heaviest fire.
General Orders No. 46, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Midland, MI

RICE, JAMES T.
Private First Class, U.S. Army
Company C, 8th Field Signal Battalion, 4th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 28 & October 11 - 13, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James T. Rice, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near the Bois-du-Fays, France, September 29, 1918, and in the Bois-de-Malaumont, France, October 11 - 13,1918. While at work with a group of men maintaining telephone communication, Private Rice went out under heavy fire and carried to shelter a comrade who had been wounded by a bursting shell, returning immediately and repairing breaks in the line. During the action in the Bois-de- Malaumont, he repeatedly exposed himself to heavy artillery and machine-gun fire in order to maintain telephone lines for the infantry, displaying remarkable courage.
General Orders 89, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Seattle, WA

RICE, MALCOLM
Captain, U.S. Army
16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 1 - 8, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Malcolm Rice, Captain, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Exermont, France, October 1 - 8, 1918. During the advance of October 1 - 8, Captain Rice was severely gassed, and, although suffering greatly from the effects, he remained with his company for four days, after which he was forced to evacuate on account of temporary blindness.
General Orders No. 46, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Paintsville, KY

RICE, MATTHEW GEORGE
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company A, 165th Infantry Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 15, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Matthew George Rice, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Landres-et-St. Georges, France, October 15, 1918. While acting as a runner Corporal Rice delivered a message from the regimental commander to the commander of the assault battalion, crossing a level field swept by intense machine-gun and artillery fire, and though severely wounded returned with a message to the regimental commander who stated that all the runners had been killed or wounded and that he desired to send another message to the battalion commander. Private Rice promptly volunteered to carry the message and in accomplishing his mission was again wounded; notwithstanding which fact he again crossed the fire-swept zone and delivered a return message to the regimental commander. Private Rice was then carried from the field.
General Orders No. No. 15, W.D., 1923
Home Town: New York, NY

RICE, WILLIAM M.
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company E, 115th Infantry Regiment, 29th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 9, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William M. Rice, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action in Consenvoye Woods, France, October 9, 1918. Seeing a good position in advance of the lines, Corporal Rice took his automatic rifle and crawled through machine-gun fire to this place, where he established an automatic-rifle post and called on his squad to follow him. An enemy counterattack was eventually broken up at this point and the line was thereby advanced to a more advantageous position.
General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919
Home Town: North East, MD

RICHARDS, CALVIN D.
Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army
26th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 9, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Calvin D. Richards, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Verdun, France, October 9, 1918. While defending a hill, Lieutenant Richards, with seven machine-gunners, beat off an enemy attack of greatly superior numbers, after a hand-to-hand encounter with pistols and grenades. Although his small force suffered four casualties, he still continued to defend the hill, an important tactical point for his division.
General Orders No. 21, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Morganfield, KY

RICHARDS, ELMER PRESTON
Private, U.S. Army
Company D, 354th Infantry Regiment, 89th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 18, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Elmer Preston Richards, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Xammes, France, September 18, 1918. Knowing that, on account of the intense shelling, it would be impossible to supply the men in the front line with rations, Private Richards, in a wounded condition, procured a quantity of rations, and, carrying them to the line through heavy shell fire, personally distributed to each man a portion.
General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Moundville, MO

*RICHARDS, JAMES N. C.
Captain, U.S. Army
26th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 18, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James N. C. Richards, Captain, U.S. Army, for valorous leadership throughout the attack near Soissons, France, on July 18, 1918. France. Captain Richards was killed while charging enemy machine-guns at the head of his command on July 19.
General Orders No. No. 132, W.D., 1918
Home Town: Riverton, VA

*RICHARDS, SAMSON
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company H, 167th Infantry Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 14, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Samson Richards, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Landres-et-St. Georges, France, October 14, 1918. When his platoon had become scattered during an attack and his platoon commander had been killed, Corporal Richards, although himself seriously wounded, reorganized the platoon under heavy shell and machine-gun fire and turned the platoon over to the nest in command ready for the assault before he permitted himself to be evacuated, thereby setting to his associated an example of utter disregard for danger and remarkable coolness and courage in the face of the enemy.
General Orders No. No. 131, W.D., 1918
Home Town: Sanger, CA

RICHARDS, THADDIS R.
Bugler, U.S. Army
Company B, 117th Infantry Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 29, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Thaddis R. Richards, Bugler, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, September 29, 1918. During the very thickest of the fighting Bugler Richards, assisted by another soldier, attacked two enemy machine-gun positions, killing the gunners and capturing the guns, thus allowing the further advance of his company.
General Orders No. 44, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Maryville, TN

RICHARDS, WALTER A
First Lieutenant, U.S. Army
326th Infantry Regiment, 82d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 11, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Walter A Richards, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near St. Juvin, France, October 11, 1918. Leading his platoon in attack, Lieutenant Richards was subjected to fierce and devastating fire of enemy artillery and machine-guns. Although he himself was wounded and 90 per cent of his platoon made casualties, he continued to press forward until he was felled by machine-gun fire after reaching the foremost position of the entire action.
General Orders No. 46, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Clifton Station, VA

RICHARDSON, CHARLES E.
Private, U.S. Army
Company I, 104th Infantry Regiment, 26th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 21, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles E. Richardson, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action east of Belleau, France, July 21, 1918. Under the leadership of an officer, Private Richardson and Private Joseph R. Huntley charged a machine-gun nest, captured two guns, and killed or captured 12 men.
General Orders No. No. 125, W.D., 1918
Home Town: Wakefield, MA

RICHARDSON, CHARLES M.
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company C, 112th Infantry Regiment, 28th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 9, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles M. Richardson, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Fismette, France, August 9, 1918. Sergeant Richardson volunteered to go out in the open, with a comrade, under hostile machine-gun fire to rescue a wounded soldier. As they were carrying the later to shelter, he was again struck by a machine gun bullet and killed, and the companion also being wounded, was dragged to safety by Sergeant Richardson.
General Orders 98, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Bradford, PA

RICHARDSON, JOHN B.
Major, U.S. Army
306th Machine-Gun Battalion, 77th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 21, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John B. Richardson, Major, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Ville-Savoye, France, August 21, 1918. When the advance on the Tannerio by a company of the 308th Infantry was being held up by a heavy hostile fire, Major Richardson, then commanding the 306th Machine Gun Battalion, which had a platoon of machine guns supporting the attack, seeing that the attacking troops were wavering on account of an inexperienced leader and under a heavy hostile fire, with great gallantry and the utmost disregard of personal danger, took command of the company and led it through heavy artillery and machine-gun fire to its objective, which was captured and later consolidated by a skillful disposition of machine guns under his direction.
General Orders No. No. 56, W.D., 1922
Home Town: Woodville, MS

RICHEY, WILLIAM R., JR.
Captain, U.S. Army
371st Infantry Regiment, 93d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 29 - 30, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William R. Richey, Jr., Captain, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Ardeuil, France, September 29 - 30, 1918. Although badly gassed during the night of September 28, Captain Richey nevertheless remained in command of his company and with utter disregard of personal danger, twice led it in the attack on successive days and was not evacuated until completely exhausted on September 30, 1918.
General Orders No. No. 49, W.D., 1922
Home Town: laurens, SC

RICHFORD, ALBERT F.
Wagoner, U.S. Army
Supply Company, 165th Infantry Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 30, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Albert F. Richford, Wagoner, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Nonsard, France, September 30, 1918. Wagoner Richford was severely wounded by a shell fragment while driving a wagon containing rations and other supplies for his regiment over a heavily shelled road, but, disregarding his wounds, remained in charge of his wagon until the mission had been accomplished.
General Orders No. 35, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Brooklyn, NY

*RICHMAN, HENRY C.
Private, U.S. Army
Company M, 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 1 - 2, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Henry C. Richman, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Vaux, France, July 1 - 2, 1918. Private Richman moved through heavy woods alone under heavy machine-gun fire, flanking dug-outs, from which 12 German prisoners were taken. In the action of July 16 - 19, 1918, near Soissons, France, while showing the same fearless qualities, he was killed.
General Orders No. 99, W.D., 1918
Home Town: Laporte, IN

RICHMOND, LLOYD
Private, U.S. Army
139th Ambulance Company, 110th Sanitary Train, 35th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 29, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Lloyd Richmond, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Chaudron Farm, France, September 29, 1918. After the infantry had been withdrawn, Private Richmond voluntarily remained in an advance dressing station with wounded men, whose condition made it impossible to remove them, and worked alone for several hours, caring for these men under heavy shell and machine-gun fire, until he himself was wounded by a bursting shell which killed two of his patients.
General Orders 70, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Kansas City, MO

RICKER, MAURICE STANLEY
First Lieutenant, U.S. Army
6th Infantry Regiment, 5th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 4, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Maurice Stanley Ricker, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Brieulles, France, November 4, 1918. In covering the right flank of his company Lieutenant Ricker led his platoon across a pontoon bridge which was broken by artillery fire before the entire command had crossed. Without hesitation he proceeded to lead his men under direct machine-gun and minenwerfer fire, routing a large detachment of the enemy, capturing eight Germans, five machine-guns, and two minenwerfers, and successfully covering the crossing of the remainder of the company.
General Orders No. 46, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Brookline, MA

RICKET, HARRY C.
Cook, U.S. Army
166th Infantry Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 28 - 29, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Harry C. Ricket, Cook, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Chateau-de-la-Foret, near Villers-sur-Fere, France, on July 28 - 29, 1918. Cook Ricket maintained his kitchen during a bombardment so intense as to drive all other kitchens out of the village. When his stove had to be taken to the rear he improvised a fire in the ground and continued his work until ordered to leave. He carried water from a spring, which was repeatedly shelled, when others would not approach it. Unaided, of his own volition, he conducted a first-aid station for wounded and exhausted men at his kitchen. Constantly in extreme personal danger from machine-gun fire from low-flying aero planes and bombardment by high-explosive shells, he devoted himself entirely to the needs of others and made possible the care of several hundred wounded, exhausted, and hungry men.
General Orders No. 99, W.D., 1918
Home Town: Columbus, OH

RIDDICK, ARCHIE
Private, U.S. Army
Company F, 120th Infantry Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 19, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Archie Riddick, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Vaux Audigny, France, October 19, 1918. When the position of his company had become untenable because of enemy machine-gun and artillery fire, Private Riddick, with another soldier, the sole survivors of a Lewis machine-gun team, covered the retreat of their company. Clinging to their advanced post throughout the day, they took up the advance with the company at dusk that evening.
General Orders No. 44, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Belvaden, NC

*RIDDLE, LAWRENCE SCOTT
First Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company I, 131st Infantry Regiment, 33d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 11, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Lawrence Scott Riddle, First Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Bois-de-Chaume, France, October 11, 1918. Sergeant Riddle, with four other soldiers, flanked an enemy machine-gun position, killed three of the crew, and captured one, together with the guns. He was subsequently killed while leading a small group of men in an attack on an enemy machine-gun nest.
General Orders No. 35, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Mattoon, IL

*RIDEOUT, PERCY A.
First Lieutenant, U.S. Army
Company D, 1st Gas Regiment, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 4, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Percy A. Rideout, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Cierges, France, October 4, 1918. First Lieutenant Rideout made an extended reconnaissance in advance of the outposts, fearlessly exposed himself to enemy machine-gun fire, and was several times knocked down by exploding shells. The information he secured was valuable to the infantry, giving them knowledge of the exact location of machine-gun nests. During the action this officer directed the laying of the smoke barrage from an exposed position, remaining at his station throughout the operation, in spite of severe shell and machine-gun fire, and continuing to display the highest courage until he was killed by shell fire.
General Orders No. No. 142, W.D., 1918
Home Town: Concord Junction, MA

RIDGELY, CHARLES
First Lieutenant, U.S. Army
26th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 21, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles Ridgely, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Berzy-le- Sec, France, July 21, 1918. During the final attack on Soissons, Lieutenant Ridgely, advancing in front of his assault waves, alone charged a machine-gun position which was delivering a punishing fire on our troops. He killed both gunners and captured the gun.
General Orders No. 44, W.D., 1919
Home Town: New York, NY

RIDLEY, JAMES A.
First Lieutenant, U.S. Army
113th Machine-Gun Battalion, 30th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 29 - 30 & October 19, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James A. Ridley, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, September 29 - 30, 1918, and near Mazinghein, France, October 19, 1918. Taking command of his company after the company and second in command had been wounded, Lieutenant Ridley lead his men through an intense artillery barrage and assisted in reducing eleven enemy machine-gun nests, capturing 150 prisoners and several machine guns, which were successfully put in operation against the enemy. Near Mazinghein, France, on October 19, he led his company forward to advanced positions under terrific artillery fire, inspiring his men by his coolness and bravery.
General Orders 98, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Murfreesboro, TN

RIECK, JAMES G.
Private, U.S. Army
Medical Detachment, 166th Infantry Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 27, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James G. Rieck, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Villers-sur-Fere, France, July 27, 1918. Severely wounded while doing first-aid work, Private Rieck declined to go to the rear, but dressed his own wound and continued to advance with his battalion, treating the wounded and assisting in their evacuation until he was sent to the hospital 12 hours later.
General Orders No. 44, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Delaware, OH

RIECKE, HENRY A.
First Lieutenant, U.S. Army
102d Infantry Regiment, 26th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 20, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Henry A. Riecke, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Bouresches, France, July 20, 1918. When the advance of his company was temporarily held up by machine-gun fire in front of Bouresches First Lieutenant Reicke went ahead alone and, although hit three times by machine-gun bullets, he continued to urge his men forward, and by his example of fearlessness and grit inspired them to successful attack.
General Orders No. No. 125, W.D., 1918
Home Town: Meriden, CT

RIEGER, JAMES E.
Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army
138th Infantry Regiment, 35th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 27, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James E. Rieger, Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Charpentry, France, September 27, 1918. Lieutenant Colonel Rieger commanded the battalion which had, with conspicuous gallantry, captured Vauquois Hill and the Bois-de-Rosignel, and which was later held up for some hours in front of Charpentry by severe artillery and machine-gun fire. He placed himself in front of all his men, and thus starting them forward led them to the attack with such speed and dash that a large number of the enemy were cut off and captured.
General Orders No. 59, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Kirksville, MO

RIGGIO, STEPHANO
Private, U.S. Army
Company K, 39th Infantry Regiment, 4th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 28, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Stephano Riggio, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Septsarges, France, September 28, 1918. While his company was halted by machine- gun and sniper fire from the front and both flanks, Private Riggio moved forward to outflank the enemy sniping posts. He was wounded in the execution of his mission, but he managed to make his way back and reported the information he had obtained.
General Orders No. 46, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Rockland, ME

RIGGLE, GEORGE
Private, U.S. Army
Company D, 120th Infantry Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 29, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George Riggle, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, September 29, 1918. With eight other soldiers, comprising the company headquarters detachment, Private Higgle assisted his company commander in cleaning out enemy dug-outs along a canal and capturing 242 prisoners.
General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Sellersburg, IN

RIGGSBY, ROBERT
Private First Class, U.S. Army
Company M, 165th Infantry Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 14, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Robert Riggsby, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Landres-et-St. Georges, France, October 14, 1918. When the advance of his platoon was held up by machine-gun fire, Private Riggsby went forward alone, killed one and captured five of the enemy machine-gun crew, and succeeded in silencing two machine-guns, thus permitting his platoon to continue their advance.
General Orders No. 35, W.D., 1919
Home Town: New York, NY

RIGO, ALPHONSE M.
Private, U.S. Army
Company H, 326th Infantry Regiment, 82d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 11, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Alphonse M. Rigo, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near St. Juvin, France, October 11, 1918. Private Rigo exposed himself to heavy artillery and machine-gun fire in crossing the Aire River on several occasions to deliver important messages to the commander of the attacking force. He then carried wounded from exposed positions to shelter across the Aire River.
General Orders No. 68, W.D., 1920
Home Town: New York, NY

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

*RILEY, LOWELL H.
Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army
58th Infantry Regiment, 4th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 7, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Lowell H. Riley, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Ville Savoye, northeast of Chateau-Thierry, France, August 7, 1918. Lieutenant Riley maintained an observing station for his battalion commander for two days, although subjected during the whole of this time to intense artillery bombardment. He obtained valuable information as to the movements of the enemy, which was used in directing artillery fire. While engaged in this very important and hazardous work he was killed by shell fire.
General Orders No. No. 116, W.D., 1918
Home Town: Orange, NJ

RILEY, RAYMOND W.
Private, U.S. Army
Company F, 28th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 19, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Raymond W. Riley, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 19, 1918. Private Riley showed absolute disregard for the safety of his own life by advancing upon a machine-gun which was holding up his platoon, and finally putting it out of action after being wounded himself.
General Orders No. No. 117, W.D., 1918
Home Town: Baltimore, MD

RILEY, ROBERT R.
Corporal, 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 Robert R. Riley, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Fismette, France, August 10, 1918. Having heard that two wounded comrades were lying in advance of the line immediately north of Fismette, Corporal Riley and two other members of his company volunteered to go through machine-gun and rifle fire to bring them in. On their first attempt all were wounded and driven back, but in spite of their injuries they advanced a second time and reached the wounded men. Their courageous effort, however, was unfortunately in vain, as their comrades had been killed.
General Orders No. 99, W.D., 1918
Home Town: Chester, PA

RINEBOLD, WILLIAM J.
Private First Class, U.S. Army
Section No. 524, Ambulance Service, A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 8 - 9, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William J. Rinebold, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Fismes, France, August 8 - 9, 1918, Private Rinebold volunteered and acted as guide for ambulances going to the most advanced points for the wounded. He made nine trips over a road subjected to heavy shell and machine-gun fire and was severely wounded by a shell fragment on his last trip.
General Orders No. 26, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Athens, PA

*RINEHART, EARNEST C.
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company H, 118th Infantry Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 11, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Earnest C. Rinehart, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near St. Martin Revere, France, October 11, 1918. Seeing a wounded comrade lying helpless in a most exposed position in front of our lines, Corporal Rinehart unhesitatingly braved the murderous fire of machine-guns and snipers by going forward to his rescue. He succeeded in bringing in the wounded man, after he had seen a stretcher bearer instantly killed in attempting the same mission.
General Orders No. 46, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Leesville, SC

*RINGER, HARVEY C.
First Lieutenant, U.S. Army
18th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 18, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Harvey C. Ringer, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action south of Soissons, France, July 18, 1918. Lieutenant Ringer personally led his company through heavy artillery and machine-gun fire in an attack upon a strongly fortified position until he fell mortally wounded. His gallantry and personal leadership were material factors in the successful attack.
General Orders No. No. 39, W.D., 1920
Home Town: Fulton, KS

*RIORDAN, EDMUND
Private, U.S. Army
Company g, 165th Infantry Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 1, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edmund Riordan, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Villers- sur-Fere, France, August 1, 1918. Private Riordan displayed unusual courage and bravery when, with utter disregard of his own personal danger, he left his shelter and went forward under heavy machine-gun and shell fire in an attempt to rescue a wounded comrade. In the performance of this heroic act he was instantly killed by a bursting shell.
General Orders No. 6, W.D., 1932
Home Town: New York, NY

RIPPETOE, GROVER C.
First Lieutenant, U.S. Army
26th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 18 - 22, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Grover C. Rippetoe, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 18 - 22, 1918. After all the other officers of his company had been killed First Lieutenant Rippetoe took command, attacked a machine-gun nest, and captured the gun with its crew. Gassed and suffering from shell shock, he refused to quit his post until the company was relieved.
General Orders No. 15, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Charleston, WV

RISCHMANN, EDWARD
Private, U.S. Army
Company I, 312th Infantry Regiment, 78th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 23, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edward Rischmann, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Grand Pre, France, October 23, 1918. Private Rischmann was a member of an assaulting party which stormed and captured the Citadel at Grand-Pre. He scaled the wall and alone entered a dugout, from which he captured 45 Germans, guarding them until assistance arrived.
General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Newark, NJ

*RISMILLER, CHARLES C.
Private, U.S. Army
Medical Detachment, 4th Engineers, 4th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 5, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles C. Rismiller, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near St. Thibaut, France, August 5, 1918. Private Rismiller went forward exposed to intense rifle, machine-gun, and artillery fire and assisted a seriously wounded comrade to a place of safety, thus saving his life. In the performance of this gallant act Private Rismiller was mortally wounded.
General Orders No. No. 5, W.D., 1920
Home Town: Leesport, PA

RITCHIE, EDWARD D.
Private, U.S. Army
Company M, 47th Infantry Regiment, 4th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 10, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edward D. Ritchie, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near St. Thibaut, France, August 10, 1918. While on an outpost near the Vesle River, Private Ritchie volunteered to accompany Corporal John S. Weimer in rescuing a wounded soldier who had been left by members of a patrol in a shell hole some distance to the front. Under fire from machine guns and snipers, Private Ritchie and Corporal Weimer proceeded to the shell hole and found the wounded man, who was unable to walk. Suggesting that the three of them in a group would make a more conspicuous target for the enemy, Private Ritchie offered to run ahead to draw the enemy fire, while his comrade assisted the wounded man. He made his way back to shelter under continuous machine-gun and sniper fire, while Corporal Weimer carried the wounded soldier to safety.
General Orders No. 46, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Stratford, TX

*RITZERT, CHARLES T.
Private, U.S. Army
Company G, 125th Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 31 - August 4, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles T. Ritzert, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Courmont and St. Martin, France, July 31 to August 4, 1918. Throughout the battle to force passage of the Ourcq River and capture the heights beyond, Private Ritzert, a stretcher bearer, worked day and night, evacuating wounded under heavy artillery and machine-gun fire. On August 4, under violent shell fire opposite Mont St. Martin, he made repeated trips between the firing line and dressing station until he was killed by a shell.
General Orders No. 20, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Chicora, PA

RIVEL, THOMAS M.
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Headquarters Detachment, 79th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 28 - 30, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Thomas M. Rivel, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Montfaucon, France, September 28 - 30, 1918. While acting as a division observer Sergeant Rivel remained constantly on duty for several days in a building on the heights of Montfaucon. While he was in this building portions of it were destroyed by direct artillery hits, and hostile shelling was such that other observers located in the same building withdrew to a safer place. Sergeant Rivel, however, remained constantly at his post of duty and obtained important information.
General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Philadelphia, PA

RIVERS, GEORGE L. B.
First Lieutenant, U.S. Army
18th Field Artillery, 3d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 11, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George L. B. Rivers, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Fismes, France, August 11, 1918. during heavy shelling by the enemy Lieutenant Rivers, without hesitation, left the shelter of his dugout and went forward to rescue a severely wounded man. With careful deliberation he raised the wounded man, and aided by another officer and an enlisted man who had also gone forward, they carried him, under heavy fire, to a place of comparative safety, from where he was evacuated to the rear. The utter disregard for his own personal safety displayed by Lieutenant Rivers was an inspiration to the entire command.
General Orders No. No. 22, W.D., 1929
Home Town: Charleston, SC

RIVERS, TOM
Private, U.S. Army
Company G, 366th Infantry Regiment, 92d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 11, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Tom Rivers, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near the Bois-de-la-Voivrotte, France, November 11, 1918. Private Rivers, although gassed, volunteered and carried important messages through heavy barrages to the support companies. He refused first aid until his company was relieved.
General Orders No. 44, W.D., 1919
Home Town: New Castle, AL

*RIVES, JOHN S.
Private, U.S. Army
Company E, 119th Infantry Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 29, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John S. Rives, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, September 29, 1918. Showing marked personal bravery, he repeatedly crossed shell-swept area subjected to heavy machine-gun fire to delivery important messages. Wounded in the head by shrapnel he bound up the wound and continued his work of maintaining liaison until he was killed by machine-gun fire.
General Orders 87, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Lincoln, TN

ROACH, HARRY E.
Wagoner, U.S. Army
110th Ambulance Company, 103d Sanitary Train, 28th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: August 10 - 11, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Harry E. Roach, Wagoner, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Fismes, France, August 10 - 11, 1918. Because of the destruction from shell fire of ten of the 13 ambulances of his company, Wagoner Roach worked for 48 hours driving through a shell-swept and gas-infested area, thereby making possible the evacuation of the wounded.
General Orders No. 15, W.D., 1919
Home Town: Philadelphia, PA

ROACH, JAMES J.
First Lieutenant, U.S. Army
Company C, 8th Machine-Gun Battalion, 3d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 4, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James J. Roach, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Cunel, France, October 4, 1918. As Lieutenant Roach and an infantry captain were making a reconnaissance under enemy fire both of them were wounded by machine-gun bullets. Disregarding his own wound, Lieutena