Distinguished Service Cross Recipients

from Wisconsin

during World War I

 

There were at least 180 Wisconsin Soldiers who were decorated with the Distinguished Service Cross (DSC) during WWI, 33 of those were awarded posthumously. Two of those Soldiers were decorated with two DSCs during WWI, 1LT Ora R. McMurry and BG Douglas A. MacArthur. BG MacArthur would go on to receive a third DSC during WWII and was also bestowed with the Medal of Honor during WWII. One Wisconsin Soldier, 1LT Arthur S. Champeny, was decorated with the DSC during WWI, a second time during WWII, and a third time during the Korean War.

 

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Read here of the deeds of these brave heroes and do not forget them!

The names which are preceded by an asterisk denote posthumous awards.



Adams, John Ora
Second Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army
9th Infantry Reg., 2d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action:   October 3, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John Qra Adams, Second Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Medeah Ferme, France, October 3, 1918. Lieutenant Adams remained on duty after receiving two shrapnel wounds in arm, and continued to lead platoon to its objective. He directed to consolidation of his position and the reorganization of his platoon before finally reporting to the aid station eight hours after being wounded.
General Orders No. 15, W.D., 1919
Born:   at Amery, Wisconsin
Home Town:   Kalispell, Montana


Adler, Nick
Wagoner, U.S. Army
Supply Company, 120th Field Artillery, 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action:   August 8 - 20, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Nick Adler, Wagoner, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near St. Gilles, south of Fismes, France, August 8 - 20, 1918. Through the operations near the Vesle River, covering a period of 12 days, Wagoner Adler delivered hot meals to the firing battery at great personal risk due to enemy shell fire. The battery position and all roads leading to them were subject to frequent enemy fire, but this soldier on every occasion delivered the meals to the battery without delay.
General Orders No. No. 139, W.D., 1918
Born:   at Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Home Town:   Eau Claire, Wisconsin


Allen, Gardner Philip
First Lieutenant (Air Service), U.S. Army Air Service
8th Aero Squadron, A.E.F.
Date of Action:   October 9, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Gardner Philip Allen, First Lieutenant (Air Service), U.S. Army Air Service, for extraordinary heroism in action near Thiaucourt, France, October 9, 1918. Lieutenant Allen, observer, with First Lieutenant Edward Russell Moore, pilot, took advantage of a short period of fair weather during generally unfavorable atmospheric conditions to undertake a photographic mission behind the German lines. Accompanied by two protecting planes, they had just commenced their mission when they were attacked by eight enemy planes, which followed them throughout their course, firing at the photographic plane. Lieutenant Moore, pilot, with both flying wires cut by bullets, a landing wire shot away, his elevators riddled with bullets, and both wings punctured, continued on the prescribed course, although it made him an easy target. Lieutenant Allen was thus enabled in the midst of the attack to take pictures of the exact territory assigned, and he made no attempt to protect the plane with his machine guns. Displaying entire disregard for personal danger and steadfast devotion to duty, these two officers successfully accomplished their mission.
General Orders No. No. 145, W.D., 1918
Born:   at Green Bay, Wisconsin
Home Town:   Flint, Michigan


Anderson, Walter N.
First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army
363d Infantry Reg., 91st Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action:   September 26, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Walter N. Anderson, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Very, France, September 26, 1918. With the aid of an enlisted man, Lieutenant Anderson attacked a nest of enemy snipers and succeeded in killing two, wounding one, and taking the remaining two as prisoners.
General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919
Born:   at Marionette, Wisconsin
Home Town:   Berkeley, California


Arpin, Edmund P.
First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army
128th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action:   October 7, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edmund P. Arpin, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Gesnes, France, October 7, 1918. First Lieutenant Arpin volunteered to lead and led a platoon of forty-one men in an attack on Hill 269. Although all but four became casualties, this small group, under the leadership of Lieutenant Arpin, continued on its mission, took the hill, and held it for some time without hope of reinforcements.
General Orders No. No. 47, W.D., 1921
Born:   at Grand Rapids, Wisconsin
Home Town:   Grand Rapids, Wisconsin


Austermann, Richard W.
Second Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army
128th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action:   August 8, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Richard W Austermann, Second Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Fismes, France, August 8, 1918. Lieutenant Austermann collected several groups of disorganized men from different companies, organized a patrol, and, advancing across a creek, so deployed his men as to pour a cross fire on enemy machine-gun nests. Observing other nests then out of range, he led a volunteer squad and cleaned out three more machine-gun nests. Lieutenant Austermann continued with the squad and put out of action three more nests.
General Orders No. No. 143, W.D., 1918
Born:   at Waukesha, Wisconsin
Home Town:   Loyal, Wisconsin


*Austin, Edwin
Private, U.S. Army
Company F, 127th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action:   July 30, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edwin Austin, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Roncheres, France, July 30, 1918. Private Austin volunteered to go out in advance of our front lines and bring back wounded, who had been left there when his company was with-drawn. He made two trips, under heavy fire, bringing back wounded with the aid of another soldier, but was killed by machine-gun fire when he went out for the third time.
General Orders 66, W.D., 1919
Born:   at Tavining, Michigan
Home Town:   Shawano, Wisconsin


Becker, Edward
First Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company L, 128th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action:   August 30 and October 8, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edward Becker, First Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Juvigny, France, August 30, 1918, and in the Argonne Forest, France, October 8, 1918. During the attack on Juvigny, when all the officers in his company had been wounded, Sergeant Becker immediately took command of the company and led them in the attack. After the engagement he supervised and assisted in the work of clearing the field of wounded, working under incessant machine-gun and artillery fire. In the Argonne Woods, October 8, when the advance of his organization was held up by cleverly concealed enemy machine guns, Sergeant Becker, with an officer, exposed himself to the enemy fire while reconnoitering the enemy positions. As a result of their observations the company was successfully disposed with only three casualties.
General Orders 98, W.D., 1919
Born:   at Sparta, Wisconsin
Home Town:   Sparta, Wisconsin


Billis, Gust
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company A, 113th Infantry Reg., 29th Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action:   October 12, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Gust Billis, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Bois-d'Amont, France October 12, 1918. With disregard for his personal safety, Sergeant Billis saved the life of an officer of his company by attacking and killing two Germans who were about to strike the officer in the back. Later the same day he attacked, of his own accord, several machine- gun nests, always returning with prisoners, machine guns, or both.
General Orders No. 32, W.D., 1919
Born:   at Greece
Home Town:   Menomonie, Wisconsin


Bischoff, Clifford E.
First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army
128th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action:   August 29 & September 2, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Clifford E. Bischoff, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Juvigny, France, August 29, and September 2, 1918. Rendered unconscious by a bursting shell, which wounded his company commander, Lieutenant Bischoff took command of his company as soon as he regained consciousness and later assumed command of the battalion when the battalion commander was gassed. After being relieved of command he went forward on a reconnaissance with one soldier and the two of them alone captured 75 of the enemy.
General Orders No. 32, W.D., 1919
Born:   at Superior, Wisconsin
Home Town:   Superior, Wisconsin


Biwan, Joseph
Private First Class, U.S. Army
Headquarters Company, 120th Field Artillery, 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action:   August 4 - 5, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Joseph Biwan, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at St. Gilles, near Fismes, France, August 4 - 5, 1918. Throughout two days Private First Class Biwan maintained the telephone lines running into battalion headquarters, making frequent repairs of the lines amid falling walls and heavy bombardment by both gas and high-explosive shells.

General Orders No. No. 139, W.D., 1918
Born:   at Sheboygan, Wisconsin
Home Town:   Sheboygan, Wisconsin


Bleasdale, Redwald H.
Private, U.S. Army
Headquarters Company, 30th Infantry Reg., 3d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action:   July 15, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Redwald H. Bleasdale, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Mezy, France, July 15, 1918. Private Bleasdale remained with his gun during a heavy bombardment, until his gun pit was blown in, and then removed his gun to another position and continued the fire under heavy machine-gun fire. Later, in the same action, he volunteered and went to reconnoiter a small woods believed to be occupied by enemy troops. There he killed several Germans single handed, and returned to our lines with an American soldier.
General Orders No. 32, W.D., 1919
Born:   at Janesville, Wisconsin
Home Town:   Janesville, Wisconsin


Bleasdale, Victor F.
First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
6th Machine-Gun Battalion, 6th Reg. (Marines), 2d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action:   October 8, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Victor F. Bleasdale, First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for repeated acts of extraordinary heroism while serving with the 6th Machine-Gun Battalion, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Blanc Mont, France, October 8, 1918. On several occasions, regardless of his personal safety, First Lieutenant Bleasdale led his machine-gun platoon through heavy machine-gun and artillery fire. When the Infantry company which he was supporting was halted by the fire of two enemy Maxims, Lieutenant Bleasdale formed his platoon as infantry, assaulted and captured both the enemy guns.
General Orders No. 21, W.D., 1919
Born:   at Matamau, Norsewood, New Zealand
Home Town:   Janesville, Wisconsin
Other Award:   Navy Cross (Same Action), Navy Cross w/Gold Star (2nd Nicaraguan Campaign)


Blomberg, Henry S.
First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army
127th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action:   August 30, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Henry S. Blomberg, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Juvigny, north of Soissons, France, August 30, 1918. Inspiring his men by his own personal bravery, Lieutenant Blomberg vigorously led his company forward in the face of heavy machine-gun and artillery fire, capturing the heights overlooking Juvigny, with many prisoners. After reaching the objective he repeatedly exposed himself to hostile fire time after time in reorganizing the line. During the defense of the position won he personally set up and operated a captured German machine gun against the enemy while under terrific fire.
General Orders No. No. 143, W.D., 1918
Born:   at Superior, Wisconsin
Home Town:   Superior, Wisconsin


Bonack, Paul J.
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company L, 127th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action:   August 30, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Paul J. Bonack, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Juvigny, France, August 30, 1918. When his company was stopped by a concealed machine-gun nest, Sergeant Bonnack ascertained its position and courageously attacked it. , single-handed, upon his how initiative, killing the crew and enabling his company to continue the advance.
General Orders 98, W.D., 1919
Born:   at Three Lakes, Wisconsin
Home Town:   Three Lakes, Wisconsin


Breese, Clinton S.
Second Lieutenant (Air Service), U.S. Army Air Service
12th Aero Squadron, A.E.F.
Date of Action:   November 2, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Clinton S. Breese, Second Lieutenant (Air Service), U.S. Army Air Service, for extraordinary heroism in action near Argonne, France, November 2, 1918. While on an infantry contact mission, Lieutenant Breese and his pilot were attacked by four enemy planes and driven back, but realizing the importance of their mission, deliberately returned and attacked the four planes, sending one to the earth and driving the others away. Unmindful of the damaged condition of their plane and of their own danger, they then flew for an hour within 100 meters of the ground through a continuous heavy machine-gun fire until they had accurately located our front line positions.
General Orders No. 32, W.D., 1919
Born:   at Waukesha, Wisconsin
Home Town:   Waukesha, Wisconsin


*Brockman, William L.
Private First Class, U.S. Army
Company A, 150th Machine-Gun Battalion, 42d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action:   July 15, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William L. Brockman, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Auberive, France, July 15, 1918. Private Brockman continued to operate his machine gun against the attacking enemy after all other members of the crew had been killed. Then, going forward to rescue a wounded comrade, was himself instantly killed.
General Orders No. No. 3, W.D., 1935
Born:   at Appleton, Wisconsin
Home Town:   Appleton, Wisconsin


Brown, Albert B.
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Medical Detachment, 121st Field Artillery (Attached), 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action:   August 7 & 14, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Albert B. Brown, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near St. Gilles, south of Fismes, France, August 7 and 14, 1918. When a bombardment was laid down on the batteries of his regiment Sergeant Brown, on his own initiative, rushed his detachment to the assistance of the wounded, administering first aid and evacuating the wounded in spite of continued enemy shelling. On another occasion, when he was severely gassed and blinded by the explosion of a mustard gas shell, he made his way to a telephone and summoned medical assistance for the wounded, exposing himself to the increased danger from the effect of gas in order that the other wounded might be cared for.
General Orders No. 20, W.D., 1919
Born:   at Sandusky, Ohio
Home Town:   Milwaukee, Wisconsin


Bub, Elroy
Private, U.S. Army
Headquarters Company, 30th Infantry Reg., 3d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action:   July 15, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Elroy Bub, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Mezy, France, July 15, 1918. Private Bub successfully carried messages through terrific artillery and machine-gun fire and was wounded while performing the mission.
General Orders No. 32, W.D., 1919
Born:   at Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Home Town:   Milwaukee, Wisconsin


Buck, Benjamin
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company G, 128th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action:   October 14, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Benjamin Buck, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Romagne, France, October 14, 1918. Corporal Buck advanced alone beyond the front lines, through a terrific barrage and in the face of unusually active machine-gun fire, to the rescue of a wounded comrade. While making his way through the wood he came upon two other members of the company whom he utilized as a patrol attacking and capturing an enemy machine-gun nest, together with six prisoners. He then went to the rescue of the wounded soldier, forcing the prisoners to carry the man to the rear.
General Orders 98, W.D., 1919
Born:   at Shawano, Wisconsin
Home Town:   Fond du Lac, Wisconsin


Bump, Arthur L.
Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army
56th Infantry Reg., 7th Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action:   November 2, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Arthur L. Bump, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Preny, France, November 2, 1918. While his regiment was being subjected to an intense enemy bombardment Colonel Bump visited every platoon in the front line and so encouraged and inspired his men by his bravery that they successfully met and repulsed every counterattack made upon them.
General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919
Born:   at Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Home Town:   New London, Ohio


Burr, George E.
Sergeant First Class, U.S. Army
Company C, 107th Field Signal Battalion, 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action:   August 2, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George E. Burr, Sergeant First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Cierges, France, August 2, 1918. Sergeant Burr, in charge of a detachment, strung wire far in advance of the front lines, working through a heavy artillery fire, to the point where the regimental post of command was to be situated, 100 yards from the enemy line. When he was ordered to leave one man at the instrument, while the rest of the detachment returned to the rear, Sergeant Burr himself volunteered, and remained alone at this dangerous position.
General Orders No. No. 147, W.D., 1918
Born:   at Hill City, South Dakota
Home Town:   Milwaukee, Wisconsin


*Burton, Edward A.
First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army
128th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action:   August 1, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edward A. Burton, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Cierges, France, August 1, 1918. Lieutenant Burton was mortally wounded while carrying a wounded man from a position exposed to artillery and machine-gun fire, but, regardless of his own suffering, he persisted in his task until he had placed the wounded man in a place of safety. Lieutenant Burton died while being evacuated.
General Orders No. 44, W.D., 1919
Born:   at Hillsboro, Wisconsin
Home Town:   Reedsburg, Wisconsin


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


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


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


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


Champeny, Arthur S.
(First Award)
First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army
356th Infantry Reg., 89th Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action:   September 12, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Arthur S. Champeny, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near St. Mihiel, France, September 12, 1918. Assisting the battalion commander, who had been severely wounded in the early fighting, Lieutenant Champeny maintained the liaison personnel, making many journeys himself through heavy shelling. When the battalion commander had been evacuated, he assumed command, and moved the battalion to its new position.
General Orders 37, W.D. 1919
Born:   at Briggs, Wisconsin
Home Town:   Lyons, Kansas
Other Award:   Distinguished Service Cross w/OLC (WWII), Distinguished Service Cross w/2 OLC (Korea)


Chayie, Joseph A.
Private First Class, U.S. Army
Company M, 127th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action:   September 10, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Joseph A. Chayie, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Terny-Sorny, north of Soissons, France, September 10, 1918. Under heavy shell fire, when movement in the open was extremely hazardous, Private First Class Chayie made eight trips from the front lines to battalion headquarters with important messages. His courage, high sense of duty, and coolness under fire were an example of heroism and devotion to duty which inspired his comrades.
General Orders No. No. 128, W.D., 1918
Born:   at Calumet, Michigan
Home Town:   Milwaukee, Wisconsin


Chirafisi, Anthony J.
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company H, 11th Infantry Reg., 5th Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action:   November 8, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Anthony J. Chirafisi, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Brandeville, France, November 8, 1918. Sergeant Chirafisi volunteered to establish liaison between the battalions of his regiment. He crossed a valley under heavy artillery fire and climbed for over an hour on a hill exposed to steady machine-gun fire, accomplished his mission, and returned by the same route.
General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919
Born:   at Italy
Home Town:   High Cliff, Wisconsin


Coleman, Wallace
First Lieutenant (Air Service), U.S. Army Air Service
Observation Group, 4th Corps, A.E.F.
Date of Action:   September 12 - 13, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Wallace Coleman, First Lieutenant (Air Service), U.S. Army Air Service, for extraordinary heroism in action near Jaulny France, September 12 - 13, 1918. On September 12 Lieutenant Coleman, pilot, and Second Lieutenant William Belzer, observer, while on an artillery surveillance mission were attacked by an enemy plane. They waited until the enemy was at close range and then fired 50 rounds directly into the vital parts of the enemy machine, which was seen to disappear out of control. The next day Lieutenants Belzer and Coleman, while on a reconnaissance mission, were attacked by seven enemy aircraft. They unhesitatingly opened fire, but, owing to their guns being jammed, were forced to withdraw to our lines, where, clearing the jam, they returned to finish the mission. Their guns again jammed, and they were driven back by a large patrol of enemy planes. After skillful maneuvering they succeeded in putting one gun into use and returned a third time, only to be driven back. Undaunted, they returned the fourth time and accomplished their mission, transmitting valuable information to the Infantry headquarters.
General Orders No. No. 128, W.D., 1918
Born:   at Columbus, Indiana
Home Town:   Racine, Wisconsin


*Cramp, Tony
Private, U.S. Army
Company B, 150th Machine-Gun Battalion, 42d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action:   July 28, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Tony Cramp, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action during the action north of the Ourcq River, near Villers-sur-Fere, France, on July 28, 1918. Private Cramp showed extraordinary courage and ability as a leader of men in field of battle. When his section sergeant had been killed and his corporal wounded, he assumed command of his gun section and led them forward against the enemy, directing the fire with effect until killed.
General Orders No. 88, W.D., 1918
Born:   at Germany
Home Town:   Fond du Lac, Wisconsin


Curtis, Rollin B.
First Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company A, 128th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action:   August 1 & October 9, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Rollin B. Curtis, First Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Cierges, France, August 1, 1918; and near Gesnes, France, October 9, 1918. During the advance near Reddy Farm, Sergeant Curtis, then a platoon commander, was painfully wounded in the leg, but refused to be evacuated until wounded a second time. During the advance, the battalion commander asked for a volunteer to establish liaison with the unit on the right. Sergeant Curtis immediately offered his services for this hazardous mission. On October 9, near Gesnes, when the only officer in his company was killed, Sergeant Curtis took command, leading the company through an intense enemy barrage. Although wounded and knocked down by the explosion of a shell, he continued to lead the company until relieved.
General Orders No. 126, W.D., 1919
Born:   at Baraboo, Wisconsin
Home Town:   Baraboo, Wisconsin


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


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


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


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


Doudna, John F.
First Lieutenant (Medical Corps), U.S. Army
362d Infantry Reg. (Attached), 91st Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action:   September 25, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John F. Doudna, First Lieutenant (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Gesnes, France, September 25, 1918. First Lieutenant Doudna was under constant shell fire with his battalion for 17 days, and though he had been painfully wounded by a machine-gun bullet, he remained at his post, rendering first aid to the wounded night and day, performing the duties of two other medical officers who had been incapacitated in addition to his own. Lieutenant Doudna's utter disregard for personal danger and complete devotion to duty made possible the rapid evacuation of the wounded, thus materially keeping up the morale of the combat troops and alleviating the suffering of the wounded.
General Orders No. No. 139, W.D., 1918
Born:   at Richmond Center, Wisconsin
Home Town:   Lake City, Michigan


Drotning, Harold J.
Private First Class, U.S. Army
Battery A, 125th Field Artillery, 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action:   August 4, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Harold J. Drotning, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near St. Gilles, south of Fismes, France, August 4, 1918. When the men of his battery position had been ordered to shelter on account of enemy shelling, Private Drotning, in company with two other men, rescued a French soldier from drowning in a stream. This act was performed while the valley was filled with mustard gas.
General Orders No. 21, W.D., 1919
Born:   at Stroughton, Wisconsin
Home Town:   Milwaukee, Wisconsin


Duffy, Mark Matthew
First Lieutenant (Medical Corps), U.S. Army
Medical Detachment, 124th Field Artillery (Attached), 33d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action:   November 1, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Mark Matthew Duffy, First Lieutenant (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Romagne, France, November 1, 1918. First Lieutenant Duffy displayed exceptional bravery in caring for the wounded and directing their evacuation under heavy shell fire. During the action he went under concentrated fire and rescued several wounded men.
General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919
Born:   at Springvale, Wisconsin
Home Town:   Chicago, Illinois


Dyer, Herbert Ralph
First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army
117th Infantry Reg., 30th Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action:   October 9 & 17, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Herbert Ralph Dyer, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Premont, France, October 9, and near Molain, France, October 17, 1918. On October 9, when his company was held up by heavy fire from numerous machine guns, Lieutenant Dyer showed extraordinary bravery in driving them out and allowing the advance of the battalion to continue. On October 17, when all the officers of an adjoining company had been killed, he promptly took command under the terrific enemy fire, and although twice wounded continued to lead the two companies in the advance.
General Orders No. 68, W.D., 1920
Born:   at Durand, Wisconsin
Home Town:   Columbia, Tennessee


Eaton, Starr Sedgwick
Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army
23rd Infantry Reg., 2d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action:   July 1, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Starr Sedgwick Eaton, Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Chateau-Thierry, France, July 1, 1918. Captain Eaton displayed notable coolness and courage during the attack by his company, winning a brilliant success and capturing a large number of prisoners and a, quantity of enemy munitions. After obtaining his objective he personally led a small detachment against a hostile machine-gun and silenced it, capturing in person the machine gunners and destroying the nest.
General Orders No. No. 117, W.D., 1918
Born:   at Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Home Town:   Madison, Wisconsin


Engel, George F.
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company F, 127th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action:   October 10, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George F. Engel, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Gesnes, France, October 10, 1918. Sergeant Engel repeatedly advanced under fire in front of our lines, locating enemy positions. He displayed the utmost bravery and fearlessness on all occasions, as well as cool judgment. On October 10 he was leading a patrol under heavy enemy fire and was wounded by an enemy machine-gun bullet. Although badly wounded he refused to go to the rear for aid, but continued the advance until he had obtained the desired information.
General Orders No. No. 59, W.D., 1921
Born:   at Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Home Town:   Milwaukee, Wisconsin


Evenson, Elmer
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Headquarters Company, 128th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action:   August 30, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Elmer Evenson, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Juvigny, France, August 30, 1918. Sergeant Evenson voluntarily made five trips in front of the line, under intense machine-gun and artillery fire, and brought in five wounded men, who had been left in an exposed position after a withdrawal of the line.
General Orders No. 55, W.D., 1919
Born:   at Elkhorn, Wisconsin
Home Town:   Elkhorn, Wisconsin


Faatz, Stephen R.
Private, U.S. Army
Battery A, 120th Field Artillery, 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action:   August 4, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Stephen R. Faatz, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near St. Gilles, south of Fismes, France, August 4, 1918. When the men of his battery position had been ordered to shelter on account of enemy shelling, Private Faatz, in company with two other men, rescued a French soldier from drowning in a stream. The act was performed while the valley was filled with mustard gas.
General Orders No. No. 147, W.D., 1918
Born:   at Hampton, Iowa
Home Town:   Milwaukee, Wisconsin


Fisher, Walter S.
Sergeant First Class, U.S. Army
Company C, 304th Field Signal Battalion, 79th Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action:   October 28 - November 11, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Walter S. Fisher, Sergeant First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Grand Montagne, France, October 28 to November 11, 1918. During this operation our telegraph and telephone lines were being constantly cut by enemy artillery fire. With utter disregard of his own personal danger Sergeant Fisher went out many times, night and day, in an area that was covered with artillery fire, including much gas, to repair breaks in the wires. By his example of personal bravery Sergeant Fisher encourage the men of his platoon to assist in maintaining the lines of communication, thus enabling messages of important military value to be transmitted in times of greatest need.
General Orders No. No. 22, W.D., 1929
Born:   at Minocqua, Wisconsin
Home Town:   Minocqua, Wisconsin


Flanagan, Hugh M.
Second Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army
28th Infantry Reg., 1st Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action:   July 18, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Hugh M. Flanagan, Second Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Cutry, France, July 18, 1918. Lieutenant Flanagan personally led his platoon in an attack on several machine-gun nests which were holding up the advance of the entire battalion. At times he was 50 yards in advance of his men. His action so inspired his command that the enemy strong point was destroyed and 100 prisoners were captured. He was severely wounded in the attack.
General Orders No. 126, W.D., 1919
Born:   at Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
Home Town:   Fond du Lac, Wisconsin


Forster, George J.
Second Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army
26th Infantry Reg., 1st Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action:   October 4 - 13, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George J. Forster, Second Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Verdun, France, October 4 - 13, 1918. Throughout the engagement of October 4 - 13, 1918, Lieutenant Forster displayed exceptional coolness and bravery under artillery, machine-gun, and rifle fire, directing the fire of his 37-mm guns, thereby rendering invaluable assistance to his battalion commander by this action and in establishing liaison and obtaining important information.
General Orders No. No. 14, W.D., 1928
Born:   at Wausau, Wisconsin
Home Town:   Kansas City, Missouri


Fox, Frank I.
Corporal, U.S. Army
Headquarters Company, 120th Field Artillery, 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action:   August 4, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Frank I. Fox, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at St. Gilles, near Fismes, France, August 4, 1918. Corporal Fox, with other soldiers, made frequent trips to maintain telephone communication between battalion and regimental headquarters during a destructive bombardment. All other lines had been destroyed, arid as this line was used by both Infantry and Artillery for communication with the rear, it was of utmost importance that it be maintained.
General Orders No. No. 139, W.D., 1918
Born:   at Centerville, Iowa
Home Town:   Milwaukee, Wisconsin


Fritz, Albert W.
Private, U.S. Army
Company I, 16th Infantry Reg., 1st Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action:   July 18 - 23, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Albert W. Fritz, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action south of Soissons, France, July 18 - 23, 1918. While attached to a machine gun company as an ammunition carrier, Private Fritz, after being twice wounded, continued to carry ammunition while exposed to heavy shell fire.
General Orders No. 15, W.D., 1919
Born:   at Berlin, Wisconsin
Home Town:   Berlin, Wisconsin


Fritz, Clyde A.
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company K, 9th Infantry Reg., 2d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action:   July 18, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Clyde A. Fritz, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 18, 1918. Corporal Fritz accompanied a party of 10 men which attacked a ravine infested with enemy machine-gun nests. During the exploit all except Corporal Fritz and one comrade were killed or wounded, but they succeeded in silencing enough guns to make further advance possible.
General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919
Born:   at Richland Center, Wisconsin
Home Town:   Kokomo, Indiana


Galoff, Fred
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company H, 128th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action:   November 5 - 11, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Fred Galoff, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action in the vicinity of Breheville and Ecurey, northwest of Verdun, France, November 5 - 11, 1918. Sergeant Galoff displayed remarkable leadership and courage in keeping the men together and calm under the terrific enemy artillery and machine-gun fire during the attack on November 10, 1918. Although gassed and exhausted, he refused to go to the rear for medical treatment and remained with the company, assisting in giving first aid to the wounded and arranging for their evacuation, disregarding personal danger and displaying a fine spirit of sacrifice.
General Orders No. No. 3, W.D., 1922
Born:   at Menomonie, Wisconsin
Home Town:   Elmwood, Wisconsin


Gaston, Paul J.
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Sanitary Detachment, 121st Machine-Gun Battalion (Attached), 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action:   August 1, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Paul J. Gaston, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action in front of Bellevue Farm, near Cierges, France, August 1, 1918. During the attack on Bellevue Farm Sergeant Gaston worked energetically throughout the engagement which continued from 2 to 10 p. m., to give first aid to the wounded and to carry them to the dressing station. He was under fire of snipers continuously and frequently went into shell and machine-gun fire to administer to wounded soldiers. His calmness and courage was a source of inspiration to the combat troops.
General Orders No. No. 124, W.D., 1918
Born:   at Lexington, Kentucky
Home Town:   Rhinelander, Wisconsin


Gearhard, August F.
First Lieutenant (Chaplain), U.S. Army
328th Infantry Reg., 82d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action:   September 15 - 16, October 3 - 20, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to August F. Gearhard, First Lieutenant (Chaplain), U.S. Army, for repeated acts of extraordinary heroism in action at Norroy and Vandieres, France, September 15 - 16, 1918, and at Chatel Chehery and Sommerance, France, October 3 - 20. During this advance of his regiment from Norroy to Vandieres Chaplain Gearhard displayed exceptional bravery and fidelity to his duties by working two days and nights without sleeping, recovering and removing to the rear the killed and wounded, making frequent trips into no man's land under heavy shell fire for this purpose. In the operations at Chatel-Chehery and Sommerance this officer again distinguished himself by remaining constantly at the advanced aid station assisting the surgeon, administering aid to the wounded, cheering and comforting them.
General Orders No. No. 142, W.D., 1918
Born:   at Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Home Town:   Milwaukee, Wisconsin


Gilbert, Leslie T.
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
55th Company, 5th Reg. (Marines), 2d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action:   October 4, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Leslie T. Gilbert, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 55th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Blanc Mont Ridge, France, October 4, 1918. Private Gilbert volunteered to rescue a comrade from a most violent barrage. Although severely wounded while performing this courageous deed, he continued until his task was accomplished.
General Orders No. 46, W.D., 1919
Born:   at Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Home Town:   St. Paul, Minnesota
Other Award:   Navy Cross (Same Action)


Glomski, Frank
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Scout Platoon, 2d Battalion, 127th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action:   August 31, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Frank Glomski, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Terny-Sorny, north of Soissons, France, August 31, 1918. When the advance of his battalion was halted by heavy machine-gun fire he went forward alone, advancing from one shell hole to another, under the heavy fire mentioned, and located the exact positions of enemy machine-gun emplacements. Wounded while accomplishing this dangerous mission, he nevertheless attempted to deliver his information to battalion headquarters. Again wounded while endeavoring to reach the post of command, he gave detailed information to another soldier, who reported it to the battalion commander.
General Orders No. No. 128, W.D., 1928
Born:   at Manitowoc, Wisconsin
Home Town:   Eau Claire, Wisconsin


Gottschalk, Frank L.
First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army
128th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action:   August 3, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Frank L. Gottschalk, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near St. Gilles, France, August 3, 1918. After being severely wounded while leading an attack on a machine-gun nest, Lieutenant Gottschalk continued to lead his platoon in the face of severe machine-gun fire, remaining on duty all night, until reaching the final objective.
General Orders No. 44, W.D., 1919
Born:   at Wausau, Wisconsin
Home Town:   Marathon City, Wisconsin


*Grabinski, Elmer C.
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company B, 150th Machine-Gun Battalion, 42d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action:   July 28, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Elmer C. Grabinski, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in the action between Sergy and Villers-sur-Fere, France, on July 28, 1918. Corporal Grabinski led his gun crew with courage and fearlessness in the attack north of the River Ourcq. He directed the fire of his gun with excellent effect, shooting several enemy snipers. Showing always the greatest eagerness to press forward and always disregarding his own safety, he was killed after leading his men forward successfully to their objective.
General Orders No. 99, W.D., 1918
Born:   at Miller, South Carolina
Home Town:   Fond du Lac, Wisconsin


Green, James O., Jr.
Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army
23d Infantry Reg., 2d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action:   June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James O. Green, Jr., Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Chateau-Thierry, France, June 6, 1918. After two platoons under his command had been practically wiped out, Captain Green continued forward to his objective with two enlisted men and remained throughout the night under heavy fire in hope of keeping the ground gained until reinforcement came up.
General Orders No. No. 19, W.D., 1921
Born:   at Hillsdale, Michigan
Home Town:   Whitewater, Wisconsin


Griffith, Chancy W.
Private, U.S. Army
Battery F, 10th Field Artillery, 3d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action:   July 15, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Chancy W. Griffith, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Greves Farm, France, July 15, 1918. Responding to a call for volunteers, Private Griffith, with eight other soldiers, manned two guns of a French battery which had been deserted by the French during the unprecedented fire, after many casualties had been inflicted on their forces. For two hours he remained at this post and poured an effective fire into the ranks of the enemy.
General Orders No. 46, W.D., 1919
Born:   at Eagle Grove, Iowa
Home Town:   Amery, Wisconsin


Haefliger, Fred
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
77th Company, 6th Machine-Gun Battalion, 6th Reg. (Marines), 2d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action:   October 3, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Fred Haefliger, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 77th Company, 6th Machine-Gun Battalion, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near St. Etienne, France, October 3, 1918. When our advanced infantry was forced to withdraw, Private Haefliger's machine-gun crew refused to withdraw, but calmly set up their machine-gun. The gun was upset by a bursting hand grenade, which also injured Private Haefliger and another member of the squad. Despite their injuries, they immediately reset the gun and opened fire on the advancing Germans when twenty feet distant, causing the Germans to break and retreat in disorder.
General Orders No. 23, W.D., 1919
Born:   at Mount Vernon, Wisconsin
Home Town:   Boardman, Wisconsin
Other Award:   Navy Cross (Same Action)


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


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


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


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


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


*Hix, James C.
Private, U.S. Army
Company F, 127th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action:   July 30, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James C. Hix, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Roncheres, France, July 30, 1918. With another soldier, Private Hix volunteered to go out in advance of our lines to rescue wounded soldiers who had been left there when the company withdrew. Under heavy fire, they made two trips, bringing back wounded men. Private Hix was wounded by machine-gun fire, when he went out for the third time.
General Orders 66, W.D., 1919
Born:   at Knoxville, Tennessee
Home Town:   Beloit, Wisconsin


Holt, Frank Maurice
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Battery A, 120th Field Artillery, 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action:   August 4, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Frank Maurice Holt, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near St. Gilles, south of Fismes, France, August 4, 1918. When the men of his battery position had been ordered to shelter on account of enemy shelling, Sergeant Holt, in company with two other men, rescued a French soldier from drowning in a stream. This act was performed while the valley was filled with mustard gas.
General Orders No. 15, W.D., 1919
Born:   at Minneapolis, Minnesota
Home Town:   Milwaukee, Wisconsin


Humbird, John A.
Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army
102d Machine-Gun Battalion, 26th Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action:   September 26, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John A. Humbird, Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action a Marcheville, France, September 26, 1918. Captain Humbird displayed indomitable courage and leadership on numerous occasions during this engagement. Leading a small group of men through barbed-wire entanglements in the face of machine-gun fire and hand grenades, he cleaned out a trench, capturing a strong enemy machine-gun emplacement and its entire crew. When the town of Marcheville fell into our hands he organized a machine-gun position under heavy machine-gun fire, locating a position for antiaircraft guns, during which time hostile planes were flying low and firing upon our troops. After the recapture of Marcheville by the enemy, he led his platoon in the counterattack.
General Orders No. No. 139, W.D., 1918
Born:   at Hudson, Wisconsin
Home Town:   Sandpoint, Idaho


Humphrey, Frank H.
Mechanic, U.S. Army
Company G, 28th Infantry Reg., 1st Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action:   July 19, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Frank H. Humphrey, Mechanic, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 19, 1918. Mechanic Humphrey courageously charged ahead with one man and attacked a machine-gun nest, putting the gun out of commission and killing the gunners. He showed conspicuous gallantry in action throughout the whole attack.
General Orders No. No. 117, W.D., 1918
Born:   at Black River Falls, Wisconsin
Home Town:   Minneapolis, Minnesota


Hunter, Francis R.
Lieutenant Colonel (Field Artillery), U.S. Army
76th Field Artillery, 3d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action:   October 4, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Francis R. Hunter, Lieutenant Colonel (Field Artillery), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Cierges, France, October 4, 1918. While directing the operations of his battalion in a forward position under heavy artillery fire a high-explosive shell exploded under his horse, killing the horse and severely wounding Lieutenant Colonel Hunter in the right leg. In spite of his serious injuries he insisted upon seeing his battery commander and before being evacuated he personally charged each with his mission, urging them to put forth all possible efforts in carrying out their important mission.
General Orders No. No. 24, W.D., 1920
Born:   at Racine, Wisconsin
Home Town:   Racine, Wisconsin


*Jacobson, William A.
Private, U.S. Army
Medical Detachment, 128th Infantry Reg. (Attached), 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action:   October 7, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William A. Jacobson, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Gesnes, France, October 7, 1918. When his battalion was forced to retire under heavy artillery and machine-gun fire, Private Jacobson went out in front of the line, administering first aid and bringing in the wounded who had been left lying in exposed positions. While so engaged he received two wounds, the second of which caused his death before he reached the aid station.
General Orders No. 44, W.D., 1919
Born:   at Viroqua, Wisconsin
Home Town:   Viroqua, Wisconsin


Jerabek, Jerry J.
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company A, 121st Machine-Gun Battalion, 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action:   October 14, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Jerry J. Jerabek, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action in Romagne Woods, France, October 14, 1918. Passing through heavy fire and through wire entanglements, he led his section to a position 500 meters in advance of the infantry, where he set up his guns and effectively covered the advance. He showed marked bravery and skill in leading his men, capturing 22 prisoners without sustaining a casualty.
General Orders 81, W.D., 1919
Born:   at Kewaunee, Wisconsin
Home Town:   Algoma, Wisconsin


*Jerzakowski, Walter
First Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company K, 127th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action:   August 5, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Walter Jerzakowski, First Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action between Fismes and Vesle River, France, August 5, 1918. After a temporary halt had been made by his organization to reorganize the line, and the advance was resumed, an attempt was made by the enemy to outflank the company. On the exposed flank, under heavy enemy shell fire, Sergeant Jerzakowski coolly and heroically organized such a defense that the enemy was unable to outflank his company which was able to reach its objective. Sergeant Jerzakowski was later killed in action on October 5, 1918.
General Orders No. No. 3, W.D., 1929
Born:   at Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Home Town:   Milwaukee, Wisconsin


*Johns, Latimer A.
Second Lieutenant (Field Artillery), U.S. Army
122d Field Artillery, 33d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action:   September 30, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Latimer A. Johns, Second Lieutenant (Field Artillery), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Gesnes, France, September 30,1918, Lieutenant Johns was in command of a platoon in support of an assaulting battalion of infantry. During the attack he went far ahead of the infantry to establish an observation post, where he directed fire from his guns, thereby rendering valuable assistance to the advancing battalion. After several attempts, he went through a heavy enemy barrage and enfilading machine-gun fire, but when returning to his post he was killed.
General Orders No. No. 21, W.D., 1925
Born:   at Cotter, Iowa
Home Town:   Randolph, Wisconsin


Johnson, Paul
Private, U.S. Army
Company M, 127th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action:   October 14, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Paul Johnson, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Gesnes, France, October 14, 1918. When the battalion was held up by heavy machine-gun fire, he volunteered to go forward 250 yards and help in establishing a position to neutralize the enemy fire. Although wounded, he remained at his post for seven hours, under heavy fire till the enemy position was taken by assault.
General Orders 71, W.D., 1919
Born:   at Oconto, Wisconsin
Home Town:   Oconto, Wisconsin


*Johnson, Richard D.
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company E, 127th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.
Date of Action:   July 30, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Richard D. Johnson, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Cierges, France, July 30, 1918. Coming unexpectedly upon a German machine gun, Sergeant Johnson threw himself upon it as it started firing, being himself killed, but preventing any casualties among the members of his own platoon, the enemy gunners being made prisoners.
General Orders 74, W.D., 1919
Born:   at Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Home Town:   Eau Claire, Wisconsin


Karelis, Kimon

Private First Class, U.S. Army

Company C, 15th Machine-Gun Battalion, 5th Div., A.E.F.

Date of Action:   September 12 - 13, 1918

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Kimon Karelis, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Vieville-en-Haye, France, September 12 - 13, 1918. After he was severely wounded and his squad leader killed, Private Karelis took charge of the squad and directed their fire with such telling effect that three machine-guns which had caused many casualties in our ranks were put out of action. In the counterattack which followed, he personally manned the machine gun after the other members of the crew had been killed or wounded, and continued to operate it until completely exhausted.

General Orders No. 35, W.D., 1919

Born:   at Greece

Home Town:   Milwaukee, Wisconsin

 

 

Kaulsky, Frank

Private, U.S. Marine Corps

55th Company, 5th Reg. (Marines), 2d Div., A.E.F.

Date of Action:   October 4, 1918

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Frank Kaulsky, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 55th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Blanc Mont Ridge, France, October 4, 1918. Private Kaulsky volunteered to rescue a wounded comrade from a violent barrage; and, although he was wounded, he successfully accomplished his mission.

General Orders 98, W.D., 1919

Born:   at Waukesha, Wisconsin

Home Town:   Baltimore, Maryland

Other Award:   Navy Cross (Same Action)

 

 

*Kelty, Asher E.

First Lieutenant (Air Service), U.S. Army Air Service

91st Aero Squadron, A.E.F.

Date of Action:   September 26, 1918

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Asher E. Kelty, First Lieutenant (Air Service), U.S. Army Air Service, for extraordinary heroism in action near Crepion, France, September 26, 1918. In the course of a photographic mission, Lieutenant Kelty, with his observer, was obliged to penetrate a heavy enemy anti-aircraft barrage, realizing that obtaining the location of the artillery objectives was of the greatest importance. When a shell struck his machine, his observer was instantly killed and his machine so badly wrecked that it plunged to the earth, thereby causing his death.

General Orders No. 21, W.D., 1919

Born:   at Rice Lake, Wisconsin

Home Town:   Rice Lake, Wisconsin

 

 

Kemme, Charles

Private, U.S. Army

Company F, 28th Infantry Reg., 1st Div., A.E.F.

Date of Action:   July 18 & 20, 1918

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles Kemme, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 18, 1918. Private Kemme displayed exceptional bravery and utter disregard of his own life by advancing on a machine-gun nest of two guns and six men, and by working his way up to the rear of the guns, put them out of action in hand-to-hand combat. On July 20, 1918, he again advanced on a machine gun which was doing great damage to the men in his sector by sniping, put the gun out of action, and returned to the trenches with the gun.

General Orders No. No. 121, W.D., 1918

Born:   at Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Home Town:   Milwaukee, Wisconsin

 

 

*Keske, Clarence E.

Private, U.S. Army       

Company M, 127th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.

Date of Action:   October 14, 1918

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Clarence E. Keske, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Gesnes, France, October 14, 1918. When his battalion was held up and suffering heavy losses from flanking fire of four enemy machine-gun nests, Private Keske volunteered and advanced to a position 250 yards ahead of the line and helped to establish a position neutralizing the enemy fire, which enabled the battalion to re-form. He remained in this advanced position, inspiring by his courageous example his comrades to maintain the position, although under terrific machine-gun fire from three sides and hand grenades, until he was killed.

General Orders No. No. 56, W.D., 1922

Born:   at Oak Grove, Wisconsin

Home Town:   Beaver Dam, Wisconsin

 

 

Kielpinski, Vincent P.

Sergeant, U.S. Army

Company K, 127th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.

Date of Action:   August 31, 1918

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Vincent P. Kielpinski, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Juvigny, France, August 31, 1918. When his company had become disorganized and his company commander gassed, Sergeant Kielpinski carried orders under intense fire and assisted in reorganizing the company. Though he was wounded the next day and ordered to the hospital, he returned from the dressing station to his company and continued in action.

General Orders 98, W.D., 1919

Born:   at Chicago, Illinois

Home Town:   Milwaukee, Wisconsin

 

 

Klaviter, Emil O.

Private First Class, U.S. Army

Machine-Gun Company, 362d Infantry Reg., 91st Div., A.E.F.

Date of Action:   September 29, 1918

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Emil O. Klaviter, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Gesnes, France, September 29, 1918. Private Klaviter, a runner and signalman, while carrying a message to the attacking battalion, encountered an enemy machine-gun nest. Single-handed he killed two of the German machine-gunners and captured six others, together with their gun, ammunition, and belts. The prisoners were then turned over to some other soldiers and forced to carry a wounded officer to the rear, while Private Klaviter continued on his mission.

General Orders 64, W.D., 1919

Born:   at Princeton, Wisconsin

Home Town:   Reno, Nevada

 

 

*Kobernat, James F.

Private, U.S. Army

Company M, 307th Infantry Reg., 77th Div., A.E.F.

Date of Action:   October 11, 1918

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James F. Kobernat, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action in the Forest of Argonne, France, October 11, 1918. Private Kobernat succeeded in establishing an automatic rifle post under heavy machine-gun fire. In the face of this heavy fire he continually advanced until he was killed.

General Orders No. No. 142, W.D., 1918

Born:   at Hurley, Wisconsin

Home Town:   Hill City, Minnesota

 

 

*Kochanik, John

Corporal, U.S. Army

Company K, 127th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.

Date of Action:   August 4, 1918

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John Kochanik, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Fismes, France, August 4, 1918. Ordering his squad to take cover, Corporal Kochanik, single-handed, rushed an enemy machine gun and killed the two Germans manning it. As he was turning the captured gun on the enemy, this courageous soldier was killed by a sniper.

General Orders 95, W.D., 1919

Born:   at Austria

Home Town:   Milwaukee, Wisconsin

 

 

Koerper, Frank P.

Corporal, U.S. Army

Headquarters Company, 131st Infantry Reg., 33d Div., A.E.F.

Date of Action:   September 26, 1918

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Frank P. Koerper, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Gercourt, France, September 26, 1918. Under heavy machine-gun fire Corporal Koerper crept up to a church and captured four of the enemy who were operating machine-guns from this building.

General Orders No. 46, W.D., 1919

Born:   at Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Home Town:   Chicago, Illinois

 

 

Korth, Herman

Sergeant, U.S. Army

Company D, 121st Machine-Gun Battalion, 32d Div., A.E.F.

Date of Action:   August 31, 1918

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Herman Korth, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Juvigny, north of Soissons, France, August 31, 1918. Under heavy fire from machine guns and artillery, Sergeant Korth crawled to the crest of a hill, setting stakes to line our artillery on enemy machine-gun emplacements. He remained in observation in this perilous position for half an hour, signaling back when our own troops were endangered by the fire of the batteries.

General Orders No. 20, W.D., 1919

Born:   at Germany

Home Town:   Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

 

 

*Kreis, Jacob

Private, U.S. Army

Company I, 47th Infantry Reg., 4th Div., A.E.F.

Date of Action:   August 10, 1918

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Jacob Kreis, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at St. Thibaut, France, August 10, 1918. Accompanied by another soldier, Private Kreis penetrated the enemy's lines and patrolled a sector from the north bank of the River Vesle to the town of Bazoches. These two men entered an enemy dug-out and killed two Germans, at the same time locating a machine-gun emplacement.

General Orders No. No. 147, W.D., 1918

Born:   at Russia

Home Town:   Sheboygan, Wisconsin

 

 

Kubacki, Steve

Sergeant, U.S. Army

Company D, 55th Infantry Reg., 7th Div., A.E.F.

Date of Action:   November 10, 1918

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Steve Kubacki, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Jaulny, France, November 10, 1918. After leading his platoon to its objective, and having consolidated a defense position, Sergeant Kubacki alone went forward under heavy shell fire to reconnoiter the enemy's position. Finding the area clear, he moved his platoon 300 yards forward to a more favorable position, which he held despite the fierce fire of the enemy.

General Orders No. 32, W.D., 1919

Born:   at Germany

Home Town:   Milwaukee, Wisconsin

 

 

Kuhlman, George Winfield

Second Lieutenant (Corps of Engineers), U.S. Army

107th Engineers, 32d Div., A.E.F.

Date of Action:   August 5 - 6, 1918

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George Winfield Kuhlman, Second Lieutenant (Corps of Engineers), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Fismes, France, August 5 - 6, 1918. Second Lieutenant Kuhlman was sent on the night of August 5 - 6, 1918, to make a reconnaissance of all possible means of crossing the River Vesle, near Fismes, France. It had been reported that the Germans had all retreated from the south bank of the river, but he found that such was not the case; they were there in force. Nevertheless, such was his bravery and determination that he crossed into and through the German lines, made a full reconnaissance, and returned with his report.

General Orders No. 99, W.D., 1918

Born:   at Algoma, Wisconsin

Home Town:   Glidden, Wisconsin

 

 

Kwasigroch, Paul J.

Second Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army

6th Infantry Reg., 5th Div., A.E.F.

Date of Action:   November 5 - 6, 1918

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Paul J. Kwasigroch, Second Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Bois-de-Chatillon, France, November 5 - 6, 1918. Despite severe leg wounds Lieutenant Kwasigroch remained on duty with his company throughout the entire action, refusing treatment until his objective had been reached and the remainder of his company reorganized and a liaison established. On the following day after first aid had been given he returned immediately to duty, and during the remaining advances commanded in a most skillful and courageous manner, he being the only officer left with the organization.

General Orders No. 32, W.D., 1919

Born:   at Linden Station, Wisconsin

Home Town:   Milwaukee, Wisconsin

 

 

Langemak, Fritzhof G.

Corporal, U.S. Army

Company M, 28th Infantry Reg., 1st Div., A.E.F.

Date of Action:   October 4, 1918

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Fritzhof G. Langemak, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Exermont, France, October 4, 1918. In the absence of any commissioned officer Corporal Langemak assumed command of the platoon of which he was a member when it was in serious danger because of lack of leadership. With utter disregard for personal safety, subjected to intense machine-gun fire, he coolly reorganized the men about him, most of whom were replacements who had never been in action. Although lost and without maps he led his men in vigorous attacks against the enemy forces and well placed machine-gun nests, eventually reaching his objectives where he reestablished liaison with his flanks and continued the advance. By his fearlessness and aggressiveness he prevented the enemy from gaining advantage of a gap which was starting to open in our attacking line, and by his initiative aided the advance of the troops on his flanks.

General Orders No. 9, W.D., 1923

Born:   at Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Home Town:   Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin

 

 

Larson, Colonel

Corporal, U.S. Army

Headquarters Company, 128th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.

Date of Action:   September 1 - 3, 1918

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Colonel Larson, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Juvigny, France, September 1 - 3, 1918. Corporal Larson constantly patrolled the telephone lines in front of Juvigny, repairing the lines under heavy artillery and machine-gun fire. Near Ecurey, when the enemy artillery fire was so intense as to make telephonic communications impossible, Corporal Larson, on duty as a lineman, volunteered as a runner, and served as such under extremely heavy fire until completely exhausted.

General Orders 98, W.D., 1919

Born:   at Lewis, Wisconsin

Home Town:   Neillsville, Wisconsin

 

 

Larson, Julius D.

Private First Class, U.S. Army

Company F, 7th Engineers, 5th Div., A.E.F.

Date of Action:   November 3, 1918

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Julius D. Larson, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Brieulles, France, November 3, 1918. With indomitable courage and bravery, Private Larson rendered most valuable assistance in the construction of a pontoon bridge across the Meuse River, and two other bridges across the Canal Est. At both places the work was done in the face of heavy machine-gun fire.

General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919

Born:   at Chaseburg, Wisconsin

Home Town:   Chaseburg, Wisconsin

 

 

*Leitner, Aloysius

Private, U.S. Marine Corps

Headquarters Company, 5th Reg. (Marines), 2d Div., A.E.F.

Date of Action:   June 12, 1918

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Aloysius Leitner, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the Headquarters Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action June 12, 1918, in the attack on Bois-de-Belleau, France. Although seriously wounded, Private Leitner displayed extraordinary heroism in assisting to capture three officers and one hundred sixty-nine men of the enemy forces, after which he continued forward and aided in taking six more prisoners, who were operating a machine gun. The wounds received while performing these valiant deeds proved fatal.

General Orders 99, W.D., 1919

Born:   at Charlesburg, Wisconsin

Home Town:   Holstein, Wisconsin

Other Award:   Navy Cross (Same Action)

 

 

Lewis, James

Sergeant, U.S. Army

Company I, 28th Infantry Reg., 1st Div., A.E.F.

Date of Action:   October 4 - 11, 1918

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James Lewis, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Exermont, France, October 4 - 11, 1918. Sergeant Lewis volunteered repeatedly for dangerous missions; and, a private at the time, took command of the platoon when all the noncommissioned officers had become casualties. In leading his men forward, he inspired them by his personal bravery, ably directing the consolidation of the objective when taken. Placed in permanent command of his platoon by his company commander, he led an attack with marked disregard of personal danger and later led ration and water details through heavily gassed and shelled areas to obtain supplies for his men.

General Orders 98, W.D., 1919

Born:   at Boyceville, Wisconsin

Home Town:   Hay River, Wisconsin

 

 

Lienhard, Jacob

Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps

17th Company, 5th Reg. (Marines), 2d Div., A.E.F.

Date of Action:   October 4, 1918

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Jacob Lienhard, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 17th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near St. Etienne, France, October 4, 1918. Second Lieutenant Lienhard led his men in an attack on a strongly held enemy position through heavy machine-gun and shell fire, and although severely wounded continued to lead and encourage his men.

General Orders No. 46, W.D., 1919

Born:   at Plymouth, Wisconsin

Home Town:   Plymouth, Wisconsin

Other Award:   Navy Cross (Same Action)

 

 

Liggett, Harry B.

Second Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army

Company A, 122d Machine-Gun Battalion, 33d Div., A.E.F.

Date of Action:   October 10, 1918

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Harry B. Liggett, Second Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Bois-de-Chaume, France, October 10, 1918. Leading his platoon under heavy shell and machine-gun fire, Lieutenant Liggett launched an attack on two enemy machine-gun nests. Accompanied by one soldier he silenced the fire from one nest with rifle fire, and directed the fire of his platoon so that the other nest was destroyed. He was severely wounded in this action.

General Orders No. 44, W.D., 1919

Born:   at Broadhead, Wisconsin

Home Town:   Freeport, Illinois

 

 

Lloyd, Wilfred

Private First Class, U.S. Army

Company L, 127th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.

Date of Action:   August 4, 1918

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Wilfred Lloyd, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Fismes, France, August 4, 1918. Wounded while advancing under machine-gun fire, he showed highest devotion to duty by returning to his company as soon as he had obtained first-aid treatment. He crawled to a road, secured a pistol to replace the one he had lost when he was wounded, and joined a group which attacked a machine-gun nest, capturing the position and the machine gun.

General Orders No. No. 128, W.D., 1918

Born:   at Roscoe, Illinois

Home Town:   Beloit, Wisconsin

 

 

Loken, Clarence

Private, U.S. Army

Company M, 356th Infantry Reg., 89th Div., A.E.F.

Date of Action:   November 4, 1918

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Clarence Loken, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Beaufort, France, November 4, 1918. Private Laken was engaged as a runner and made several trips through heavy bombardment from the front line to the support battalion. Even, after his equipment had been riddled by shell fragments, he continued, maintaining liaison between these two points.

General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919

Born:   at Morris, Wisconsin

Home Town:   Morris, Wisconsin

 

 

Loomis, Casey V.

Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps

73d Company, 6th Reg. (Marines), 2d Div., A.E.F.

Date of Action:   September 15, 1918

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Casey V. Loomis, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 73d Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Thiaucourt, France, September 15, 1918. During an enemy counterattack Corporal Loomis voluntarily left a sheltered position, and, in entire disregard of his own safety, set up his gun in the open under heavy enemy fire. By securing enfilading fire on the advancing enemy, he broke up the counterattack within one hundred yards of our line.

General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919

Born:   at Walhalla, North Dakota

Home Town:   Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Other Award:   Navy Cross (Same Action)

 

 

Luebke, Alvin J.

First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army

142d Infantry Reg., 36th Div., A.E.F.

Date of Action:   October 27, 1918

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Alvin J. Luebke, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Roche, France, October 27, 1918. Regaining consciousness while being carried to the rear after he had been wounded by an exploding shell, First Lieutenant Luebke returned immediately to his company, which he later led 500 meters into “No Man’s Land” for the purpose of organizing his position preparatory to an attack the next morning.

General Orders No. 44, W.D., 1919

Born:   at Chicago, Illinois

Home Town:   Forestville, Wisconsin

 

 

MacArthur, Douglas A.

(First Award)

Brigadier General (Corps of Engineers), U.S. Army

Chief of Staff, 42d Div., A.E.F.

Date of Action:   March 9, 1918

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Douglas A. MacArthur, Brigadier General (Corps of Engineers), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action in the Salient-du-Feys, France, March 9, 1918. When Company D, 168th Infantry, was under severe attack in the salient du Feys, France, General MacArthur voluntarily joined it, upon finding that he could do so without interfering with his normal duties, and by his coolness and conspicuous courage aided materially in its success.

General Orders No. 27, W.D., 1919

Born:   1/26/1880 at Little Rock, Arkansas

Home Town:   Ashland, Wisconsin

Other Award:   Medal of Honor (WWII), Distinguished Service Cross w/OLC (WWI), Distinguished Service Cross w/2d OLC (WWII)

 

 

MacArthur, Douglas A.

(Second Award)

Brigadier General (Corps of Engineers), U.S. Army

Chief of Staff, 42d Div., A.E.F.

Date of Action:   October 14 - 16, 1918

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Douglas A. MacArthur, Brigadier General (Corps of Engineers), U.S. Army, for distinguished service near Cote-de-Chatillon, France, October 14 - 16, 1918:   As brigade commander General MacArthur personally led his men and by the skillful maneuvering of his brigade made possible the capture of Hills 288, 242, and the Cote-de-Chatillon, France, October 14, 15, and 16, 1918. He displayed indomitable resolution and great courage in rallying broken lines and in reforming attacks, thereby making victory possible. On a field where courage was the rule, his courage was the dominant feature.

General Orders No. 27, W.D., 1919

Born:   1/26/1880 at Little Rock, Arkansas

Home Town:   Ashland, Wisconsin

Other Award:   Medal of Honor (WWII), Distinguished Service Cross (WWI), Distinguished Service Cross w/2d OLC (WWII)

 

 

Manders, Frank

Private, U.S. Army

Company I, 312th Infantry Reg., 78th Div., A.E.F.

Date of Action:   November 1, 1918

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Frank Manders, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Grand Pre, France, November 1, 1918. After requesting that he be permitted to lead a detail for the purpose of recovering the body of a wounded comrade whom he had been forced to leave about 500 yards in front of their lines earlier in the day when on patrol duty, Private Manders led the detail of four men under heavy artillery and machine-gun fire on its dangerous mission. After proceeding about 200 yards the detail felt that the expedition was hopeless on account of the extremely heavy fire. Private Manders, however, refused to give up and insisted on the detail going forward. By his own absolute disregard of personal safety and by his own example he so inspired the members of the detail that they went forward with him under the gravest danger for over 300 yards, recovered the wounded comrade, and made their way back to their own lines.

General Orders No. No. 56, W.D., 1922

Born:   at Kaukauna, Wisconsin

Home Town:   Rockland, Wisconsin

 

 

Martin, Daniel J.

Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army

128th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.

Date of Action:   September 1, 1918

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Daniel J. Martin, Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Juvigny, north of Soissons, France, September 1, 1918. On numerous occasions Captain Martin personally headed every forward movement of his command, displaying superb courage in his absolute disregard for personal safety. In the attack on Juvigny the battalion commanded by this officer was called upon to execute a turning movement and effect junction with the French troops on the flank. Under the personal direction of Captain Martin this turning movement was completed across a hill strongly held by the enemy, its success being due to his initiative. During this engagement Captain Martin was gassed and taken from the field unconscious.

General Orders No. No. 143, W.D., 1918

Born:   at Genesee, Wisconsin

Home Town:   Waukesha, Wisconsin

 

 

Martinson, Alfred

Private First Class, U.S. Army

Company E, 127th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.

Date of Action:   July 19, 1918

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Alfred Martinson, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action in the Carspach Woods, near Badricourt, Alsace, France, July 19, 1918. During an enemy raid on the sector held by the 3d platoon of Company E, 127th Infantry, which was preceded by a terrific and accurate barrage of high-explosive shells and machine-gun fire, and although surrounded by a superior enemy force, Private Martinson refused to surrender, but instead jumped from his trench and with his automatic rifle repulsed the enemy.

General Orders No. 68, W.D., 1920

Born:   at Blair, Wisconsin

Home Town:   Eleva, Wisconsin

 

 

Maslowski, Vincent

Private First Class, U.S. Army

Company D, 52d Infantry Reg., 6th Div., A.E.F.

Date of Action:   September 14, 1918

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Vincent Maslowski, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Munster, Vosges Front, Alsace, September 14, 1918. Private First Class Maslowski, with other men of his squad, was on duty in a firing trench in combat with the enemy. A grenade thrown by one of the men struck the parapet and fell back into the trench. Private Maslowski seized the grenade and threw it from the trench just as it exploded, thereby saving his comrades and himself from injury and possible death.

General Orders No. 27, W.D., 1919

Born:   at Russia

Home Town:   Racine, Wisconsin

 

 

Mathey, Maurice L.

Private, U.S. Army

Company F, 128th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.

Date of Action:   September 1, 1918

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Maurice L. Mathey, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Juvigny, north of Soissons, France, September 1, 1918. In an attack against a strong enemy position, supported by many machine-guns, Private Mathey, a runner, worked unceasingly in the maintenance of liaison, and carried messages through the most severe machine-gun barrage. On his last trip from the regimental post of command he was severely shell shocked, but continued through the barrage to the battalion headquarters and delivered his message.

General Orders No. 15, W.D., 1919

Born:   at Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Home Town:   Monroe, Wisconsin

 

 

*McCluskey, Ross

Corporal, U.S. Army

Company H, 53d Infantry Reg., 6th Div., A.E.F.

Date of Action:   October 4, 1918

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Ross McCluskey, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Landersbach, Gerardmer Sector, Alsace, October 4, 1918. Corporal McCluskey was a member of a party of 50 attacked by an enemy raiding party consisting of about 300 storm troops. Although fatally wounded en route to his post from his dugout, he did not falter, and, despite a heavy bombardment, took up his position and continued to fight until the enemy was repulsed. He imbued his men with such fighting spirit that, although greatly outnumbered, they fought until the enemy was decisively beaten.

General Orders No. No. 130, W.D., 1918

Born:   at Eau Claire, Wisconsin

Home Town:   Eau Claire, Wisconsin

 

 

McCoy, Charles A.

Corporal, U.S. Army

Company I, 26th Infantry Reg., 1st Div., A.E.F.

Date of Action:   October 5, 1918

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles A. McCoy, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Verdun, France, October 5, 1918. Even though he himself was suffering from wounds, Corporal McCoy refused evacuation, but after all superiors of his company had become casualties, he assumed command, reorganizing the forces and consolidating the position, working in the face of murderous machine-gun fire.

General Orders No. 44, W.D., 1919

Born:   at Argyle, Wisconsin

Home Town:   Freeport, Illinois

 

 

McCunn, Walter T.

Private First Class, U.S. Army

Medical Detachment, 303d Engineers (Attached), 78th Div., A.E.F.

Date of Action:   September 29, 1918

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Walter T. McCunn, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Thiaucourt, France, September 29, 1918. Private McCunn was administering first aid to two wounded comrades in No Man's Land, under heavy shell fire, when an exploding shell killed both of the wounded, rendering him unconscious for more than an hour. Upon his recovery, he remained at his post, administering treatment to others.

General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919

Born:   at Green Bay, Wisconsin

Home Town:   East Orange, New Jersey

 

 

McKinney, Darel Jesse

Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps

83d Company, 6th Reg. (Marines), 2d Div., A.E.F.

Date of Action:   June 6, 1918

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Darel Jesse McKinney, Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 83d Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action in the Bois-de-Belleau, France, on June 8, 1918. Although severely wounded, Sergeant McKinney refused to go to the rear for treatment. Despite his wounds, he continued to lead his platoon to the attack, inflicting great losses upon the enemy.

General Orders No. 110, W.D., 1918

Born:   at Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Home Town:   Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Other Award:   Navy Cross (Same Action)

 

 

McLennan, Donald J.

First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army

142d Infantry Reg., 36th Div., A.E.F.

Date of Action:   October 8, 1918

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Donald J. McLennan, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne, France, October 8, 1918. Leading a patrol of ten men with orders to gain contact with the enemy, Lieutenant McLennan was suddenly subjected to terrific machine-gun fire which wounded two of his men. He quickly ordered his men to shelter, and in order to insure their safety, he ran across an open space for a distance of 30 yards to draw the enemy's fire. Rejoining his patrol by passing through the same deadly fire, he ordered them to withdraw, covering their withdrawal, and reporting back to his company commander with his two wounded men and much valuable information.

General Orders No. 50, W.D., 1919

Born:   at Rib Lake, Wisconsin

Home Town:   Wausau, Wisconsin

 

 

McMurry, Ora R.

(First Award)

First Lieutenant (Air Service), U.S. Army Air Service

49th Aero Squadron, 2d Pursuit Group, A.E.F.

Date of Action:   October 4, 1918

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Ora R. McMurry, First Lieutenant (Air Service), U.S. Army Air Service, for extraordinary heroism in action near Romagne, France, October 4, 1918. Lieutenant McMurry was a member of a patrol of seven machines which attacked 17 enemy Fokkers. After shooting down one of the enemy, this officer returned to the fight and shot down another.

General Orders: Unknown

Born:   at Lake Preston, South Dakota

Home Town:   Evansville, Wisconsin

Other Award:   Distinguished Service Cross w/OLC (WWI)

 

 

McMurry, Ora R.

(Second Award)

First Lieutenant (Air Service), U.S. Army Air Service

49th Aero Squadron, 2d Pursuit Group, A.E.F.

Date of Action:   October 30, 1918

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Ora R. McMurry, First Lieutenant (Air Service), U.S. Army Air Service, for extraordinary heroism in action near Tages and La Croix aux Bois, France, October 30, 1918. After becoming separated from his patrol because of motor trouble, this officer encountered and attacked five enemy planes (Fokker), and succeeded in shooting down one of them.

General Orders: Unknown

Born:   at Lake Preston, South Dakota

Home Town:   Evansville, Wisconsin

Other Award:   Distinguished Service Cross (WWI)

 

 

McSorley, James

Sergeant, U.S. Army

Company E, 127th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.

Date of Action:   July 30, 1918

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James McSorley, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Roncheres, France, July 30, 1918. Painfully wounded in the left arm, Sergeant McSorley continued to lead his platoon in the face of terrific machine-gun fire, remaining with his men and directing the advance until he was ordered to the rear.

General Orders 66, W.D., 1919

Born:   at Eau Claire, Wisconsin

Home Town:   Eau Claire, Wisconsin

 

 

Mitchell, William "Billy"

Brigadier General (Signal Corps), U.S. Army Air Service

Chief of Air Service, A.E.F.

Date of Action:   March 26, July, and September 12 - 16, 1918

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William "Billy" Mitchell, Brigadier General (Signal Corps), U.S. Army Air Service, for repeated acts of extraordinary heroism in action at Noyon, France, March 26, 1918; near the Marne River, France, during July, 1918; and in the St. Mihiel salient, France, September 12 to 16, 1918. For displaying bravery far beyond that required by his position as Chief of Air Service, 1st Army, American Expeditionary Forces, setting a personal example to the United States aviation by piloting his airplane over the battle lines since the entry of the United States into the war, some instances being a flight in a monoplane over the battle of Noyon on March 26, 1918, and the back areas, seeing and reporting upon the action of both air and ground troops, which led to a change in our aviation's tactical methods; a flight in a monoplane over the bridges which the Germans had laid across the Marne during July 1918, which led to the first definite reports of the location of these bridges and the subsequent attack upon the German troops by our air forces; daily reconnaissances over the lines during the battle of St. Mihiel salient, September 12 to 16, securing valuable information of the enemy troops in the air and on the ground, which led to the excellent combined action by the allied air services and ground troops particularly this battle.

General Orders No. No. 120, W.D., 1918

Born:   12/28/1879 at Nice, France

Home Town:   Milwaukee, Wisconsin

 

 

Mix, Ralph B.

Private, U.S. Army

Company F, 312th Infantry Reg., 78th Div., A.E.F.

Date of Action:   October 17, 1918

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Ralph B. Mix, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Grand Pre, France, October 17, 1918. While carrying a message through heavy shell and machine-gun fire to an advanced platoon, Private Mix found two wounded men, whose injuries he dressed. Upon returning from his mission, he asked for and received permission to take food to the wounded men. He subsequently made two trips through intense fire, carrying them back to shelter.

General Orders No. 35, W.D., 1919

Born:   at Marinette, Wisconsin

Home Town:   Hudson Falls, New York

 

 

Montag, Bernard William

Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps

55th Company, 5th Reg. (Marines), 2d Div., A.E.F.

Date of Action:   July 19, 1918

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Bernard William Montag, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 55th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Vierzy, France, July 19, 1918. Corporal Montag and Privates McIntyre, Messinger, and Wood, captured a machine gun which was holding up the 55th Company of Marines, killing the entire crew. To accomplish this hazardous and daring work it was necessary for t hem to expose themselves to the fire of this gun. Even though Corporal Montag and Privates McIntyre and Messinger were wounded during the advance, the party continued forward and succeeded.

General Orders No. 117, W.D., 1918

Born:   at Oshkosh, Wisconsin

Home Town:   Toledo, Ohio

Other Award:   Navy Cross (Same Action)

 

 

Montee, Jesse A.

Second Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army

61st Infantry Reg., 5th Div., A.E.F.

Date of Action:   October 11 - November 11, 1918

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Jesse A. Montee, Second Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Cunel, France, October 11 - November 11, 1918. Lieutenant Montee displayed high qualities of leadership, repeatedly reconnoitering advanced positions under terrific artillery and machine-gun fire, and leading patrols into enemy territory, thereby facilitating the advance of his battalion. On one occasion, when the battalion had been nearly surrounded by hostile machine guns, he went to the rear and successfully brought up reinforcements. Later, while acting as battalion adjutant, he accompanied the assaulting waves in all attacks; and by his utter disregard for danger, assisted in maintaining order among the attacking troops and establishing lines.

General Orders 98, W.D., 1919

Born:   at Rock Valley, Iowa

Home Town:   Superior, Wisconsin

 

 

Morris, Edward M.

Second Lieutenant (Air Service), U.S. Army Air Service

104th Aero Squadron, A.E.F.

Date of Action:   October 30, 1918

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edward M. Morris, Second Lieutenant (Air Service), U.S. Army Air Service, for extraordinary heroism in action near Landres-et-St. Georges, France, October 30, 1918. Unable, to complete a photographic mission, owing to motor trouble, Lieutenant Morris, with his observer, made a reconnaissance behind the German lines. They dispersed a battalion of enemy troops, and although twice attacked by enemy patrols, drove them off and each case brought down one enemy plane. They remained in the air until their motor failed completely.

General Orders No. 35, W.D., 1919

Born:   at Martinette, Wisconsin

Home Town:   New York, New York

 

 

Mueller, Joseph, Jr.

Private First Class, U.S. Army

Company F, 127th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.

Date of Action:   November 10 - 11, 1918

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Joseph Mueller, Jr., Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Jametz, France, November 10 - 11, 1918. Private Mueller, a runner, successfully maintained liaison between his company, which formed the liaison group with another division, and regimental headquarters, promptly carrying numerous messages across an area under heavy fire.

General Orders 66, W.D., 1919

Born:   at Austria-Hungary

Home Town:   Milwaukee, Wisconsin

 

 

*Nelson, Arthur E.

Sergeant First Class, U.S. Army

Company C, 1st Field Signal Battalion, 2d Div., A.E.F.

Date of Action:   July 1, 1918

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Arthur E. Nelson, Sergeant First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Vaux, France, on July 1, 1918. Under heavy bombardment, while sick Sergeant First Class Nelson went to maintain communication with an attacking battalion of the infantry and was killed in this heroic action.

General Orders No. 99, W.D., 1918

Born:   at Kenosha, Wisconsin

Home Town:   Albert Lea, Minnesota

 

 

Nicol, Alexander L.

First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army

Company L, 128th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.

Date of Action:   August 30, 1918

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Alexander L. Nicol, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Juvigny, north of Soissons, France, August 30, 1918. After being severely wounded Lieutenant Nicol directed the orderly retirement of his company and organized it under heavy fire of artillery and machine guns. At great personal risk he made several trips forward to bring in wounded men. Throughout the entire action he fearlessly exposed himself to fire in order to encourage and cheer his men. His energetic and faithful work furnished an example of calmness and courage to the men under his command.

General Orders No. 116, W.D., 1919

Born:   at Sparta, Wisconsin

Home Town:   Sparta, Wisconsin

 

 

*Noble, Clarence G.

First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army

128th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.

Date of Action:   August 3, 1918

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Clarence G. Noble, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near St. Gilles, France, August 3, 1918. Lieutenant Noble voluntarily exposed himself to heavy shell fire in placing his men under cover during a heavy bombardment. While assisting a wounded soldier he was struck by a shell and killed.

General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919

Born:   at Reedsville, Wisconsin

Home Town:   Soperton, Wisconsin

 

 

*Nowak, John M.

Sergeant, U.S. Army

Company K, 127th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.

Date of Action:   August 4, 1918

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John M. Nowak, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Fismes, France, August 4, 1918. After being severely wounded Sergeant Nowak refused to go to the rear for first aid, but bravely continued in the advance. While he was helping to reform his company under a heavy machine-gun barrage shortly afterwards he was killed.

General Orders 95, W.D., 1919

Born:   at Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Home Town:   Milwaukee, Wisconsin

 

 

Olsen, Olaf S.

Private, U.S. Army

Company I, 127th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.

Date of Action:   August 31, 1918

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Olaf S. Olsen, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Juvigny, France, August 31, 1918. Private Olsen was a squad leader in the second platoon. After reaching his objective he displayed extraordinary qualities of leadership in organizing scattering squads of Company I and placing them in advantageous positions in spite of severe machine-gun fire and artillery bombardment. His disregard of danger and fine leadership were an inspiration to his comrades.

General Orders No. No. 1244, W.D., 1918

Born:   at Swift County, Minnesota

Home Town:   Superior, Wisconsin

 

 

Orcutt, Iver

Private, U.S. Army

Company E, 56th Infantry Reg., 7th Div., A.E.F.

Date of Action:   November 1, 1918

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Iver Orcutt, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Preny, France, November 1, 1918. When it was rumored that several of the front line companies had been forced to withdraw, Private Orcutt volunteered and went over the entire front during the night, reporting back the exact location of each unit. His mission was accomplished under shrapnel fire and gas, but he succeeded where many other runners had failed.

General Orders No. 44, W.D., 1919

Born:   at Mazomanie, Wisconsin

Home Town:   Seattle, Washington

 

 

Palmer, Donald D.

Corporal, U.S. Army

Company C, 107th Field Signal Battalion, 32d Div., A.E.F.

Date of Action:   August 2, 1918

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Donald D. Palmer, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Cierges, France, August 2, 1918. Corporal Palmer was a member of a detachment stringing telephone wire far in advance of the front lines through the heaviest artillery fire. When connection was established at a point within 100 yards of the German line and before the American advance was begun, he volunteered to remain there until our troops had advanced far enough to establish the advance regimental post of command at that place. His devotion to duty under conditions of greatest danger assisted immeasurably in maintaining unity of action between the front lines and regimental post of command, and his utter indifference to his own safety made easier the capture of a strong enemy position.

General Orders No. 20, W.D., 1919

Born:   at Green Bay, Wisconsin

Home Town:   West Allis, Wisconsin

 

 

Parkhill, Oakley L.

Second Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army

61st Infantry Reg., 5th Div., A.E.F.

Date of Action:   October 13 - November 11, 1918

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Oakley L. Parkhill, Second Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action in the Bois-du-Fays, France, October 13 to November 11, 1918. On October 13, Lieutenant Parkhill, in company with another lieutenant, was wounded by the explosion of a shell. Regardless of his own wound, Lieutenant Parkhill administered first aid to his companion, and carried him to a first-aid station. After he was evacuated to the field hospital, Lieutenant Parkhill refused to be evacuated to the S. O. S. Hospital, and on October 15 returned to duty with his company. During the period, October 25 to November 11, while in command of Company E, 61st Infantry, he repeatedly exposed himself to enemy fire while reconnoitering and leading his company.

General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919

Born:   at Thorp, Wisconsin

Home Town:   Abbottsford, Wisconsin

 

 

Pawel, Vinton

Supply Sergeant, U.S. Army

Company M, 28th Infantry Reg., 1st Div., A.E.F.

Date of Action:   July 18 - 22, 1918

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Vinton Pawel, Supply Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 18 - 22, 1918. As supply sergeant of his company, Sergeant Pawel voluntarily and fearlessly led a platoon of his company in an attack on St. Amand Farm at the Soissons-Paris Road, spurring his men on to their objectives under intense machine-gun fire. His company officers having been killed, wounded, or called to higher units, he assumed command of his company, frequently exposing himself to heavy enemy fire during its reorganization and preparation for a renewal of the advance. On July 20 - 21 he again led his company in the assault, inspiring his men by his utter disregard of personal safety, maintaining constant liaison with his flanks and with his battalion commander, refusing repeatedly to be evacuated, although severely and painfully wounded by shrapnel, until relieved on July 22 by a commissioned officer.

General Orders No. 9, W.D., 1923

Born:   at Russia

Home Town:   Milwaukee, Wisconsin

 

 

*Peck, Myron H.

Captain (Corps of Engineers), U.S. Army

2d Battalion, 2d Engineers, 2d Div., A.E.F.

Date of Action:   October 9, 1918

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Myron H. Peck, Captain (Corps of Engineers), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at St. Etienne, France, October 9, 1918. While in command of his battalion, holding part of the line in St. Etienne, Captain Peck personally conducted a reconnaissance, after previous patrols had failed, in order to establish liaison with the troops on his right. Captain Peck lost his life during this reconnaissance.

General Orders No. 44, W.D., 1919

Born:   at Racine, Wisconsin

Home Town:   Montclair, New Jersey

 

 

*Peck, William R.

Sergeant, U.S. Army

Company C, 354th Infantry Reg., 42d Div., A.E.F.

Date of Action:   November 1, 1918

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William R. Peck, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Remonville, France, November 1, 1918. Sergeant Peck was advancing with his company across an open field when an enemy machine gun opened fire on them from the right front. The attention of the platoon commander was occupied by the enemy in his front while the enemy on the right flank was directing his gun upon him. Observing that the gunner was aiming directly at Second Lieutenant William S. Holcombe, Sergeant Peck threw himself against the lieutenant, pushing him into a shell hole, thereby saving his life, but exposing himself to the fire of the hostile gun which killed him instantly.

General Orders No. No. 1, W.D., 1934

Born:   at Zumbrota, Minnesota

Home Town:   Washburn, Wisconsin

 

 

Peterson, Walter O. L.

First Sergeant, U.S. Army

Company H, 128th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.

Date of Action:   October 5, 1918

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Walter O. L. Peterson, First Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Romagne, France, October 5, 1918. Because of casualties among officers, Sergeant Peterson was placed in command of the second wave, which he led with exceptional bravery and leadership. When it became isolated in a fog, he crawled forward by himself to ascertain the character of troops which were seen one kilometer to the front, and upon finding that they were hostile, immediately established liaison with adjacent units and straightened out his line after breaking up several enemy machine-gun nests.

General Orders No. 44, W.D., 1919

Born:   at Menominee, Michigan

Home Town:   Milwaukee, Wisconsin

 

 

Platten, Michael A.

Cook, U.S. Army

Battery B, 121st Field Artillery, 32d Div., A.E.F.

Date of Action:   August 14, 1918

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Michael A. Platten, Cook, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Chery-Chartreuve, France, August 14, 1918. When the gun crews of the platoons in the woods were forced to withdraw on account of the intense enemy shelling, a wounded man was left behind. Noticing this, Cook Flatten rushed into the woods despite the continued shelling and brought the man to safety.

General Orders No. 21, W.D., 1919

Born:   at Green Bay, Wisconsin

Home Town:   Green Bay, Wisconsin

 

 

Powless, Josiah A.

First Lieutenant (Medical Corps), U.S. Army

Medical Detachment, 308th Infantry Reg. (Attached), 77th Div., A.E.F.

Date of Action:   October 14, 1918

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Josiah A. Powless, First Lieutenant (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Chevieres, France, October 14, 1918. When notified that his colleague, Captain James M. McKibben, had been wounded, Lieutenant Powless immediately went forward to his assistance. He crossed an area subjected to intense machine-gun and constant artillery fire, reached his colleague, whose wound proved to be fatal, and, after dressing his wounds, had him carried to the rear. Lieutenant Powless was seriously wounded while performing this service.

General Orders No. No. 46, W.D., 1920

Born:   at Oneida Reservation, Wisconsin

Home Town:   West Depere, Wisconsin

 

 

*Purdy, Willard D.

Sergeant, U.S. Army

Company A, 127th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.

Date of Action:   July 4, 1918

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Willard D. Purdy, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Hegenbach, Alsace, July 4, 1918. Upon returning with his patrol after a reconnaissance on the enemy's line, Sergeant Purdy was calling the roll of his men and collecting their hand grenades, when the pin of one of the grenades became disengaged. Seeing that the grenade could not be thrown away without injuring some of the men, Sergeant Purdy called on them all to run, while he picked up three of the grenades, and, bending over, held them against his stomach. The grenades exploded, killing Sergeant Purdy instantly, but his presence of mind and self-sacrificing act saved the lives of his comrades.

General Orders 66, W.D., 1919

Born:   at Shawano, Wisconsin

Home Town:   Marshfield, Wisconsin

 

 

Raleigh, Walter J.

Private First Class, U.S. Army

Company A, 107th Ammunition Train, 32d Div., 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

Born:   at Menasha, Wisconsin

Home Town:   Menasha, Wisconsin

 

 

Raykman, Roy

Sergeant, U.S. Army

Battery A, 151st Field Artillery, 42d Div., 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

Born:   at South Chicago, Illinois

Home Town:   Clam Falls, Wisconsin

 

 

Reich, Louis B.

First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army

128th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.

Date of Action:   August 1, 1918

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Louis B. Reich, First Lieutenant (Infantry), 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

Born:   at Rome, Wisconsin

Home Town:   Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin

 

 

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

Born:   at Superior, Wisconsin

Home Town:   Athens, Pennsylvania

 

 

Roberts, Claude R.

Corporal, U.S. Army

Company G, 128th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.

Date of Action:   September 1, 1918

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Claude R. Roberts, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Terny-Sorny, France, September 1, 1918. Although wounded in the left hand and forearm, Corporal Roberts remained with his platoon throughout the attack and rendered valuable assistance in silencing enemy snipers by his effective rifle fire.

General Orders No. 44, W.D., 1919

Born:   at Racine, Wisconsin

Home Town:   Wausau, Wisconsin

 

 

Robinson, Arthur Harrison

First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army

308th Infantry Reg., 77th Div., A.E.F.

Date of Action:   August 22, 1918

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Arthur Harrison Robinson, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Ville Savoye, France, August 22, 1918. Under a screen of dense fog, and the smoke of a heavy barrage, the Germans set up a machine-gun within 30 yards of the flank of Lieutenant Robinson's company. The Germans opened up a deadly fire as the fog lifted, but Lieutenant Robinson attacked the position with grenades and drove off the enemy. He then turned the gun on the advancing Germans, completely breaking up their counterattack.

General Orders No. 35, W.D., 1919

Born:   at Baraboo, Wisconsin

Home Town:   Madison, Wisconsin

 

 

Robinson, Philip K.

First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army

306th Infantry Reg., 77th Div., A.E.F.

Date of Action:   September 10, 1918

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Philip K. Robinson, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Mont-Notre-Dame, France, September 10, 1918. The 3d Battalion, 306th Infantry, having relieved another regiment in a position in front of Mont-Notre-Dame, it was reported that wounded members of the organization relieved were in the Bois-de-Chandriere in front of the position occupied by the 3d Battalion. Lieutenant Robinson, together with a noncommissioned officer and a private of his battalion, volunteered to search the woods and proceeded on his hazardous mission, crossing an open field, a distance of 600 yards, under direct observation of the enemy and under a concentration of heavy enemy machine-gun and artillery fire. Finding several wounded men he assisted them to return to their own lines, undoubtedly saving their lives. The extraordinary heroism and soldierly devotion to duty displayed by Lieutenant Robinson greatly inspired the men of his battalion.

General Orders No. No. 14, W.D., 1923

Born:   at Green Bay, Wisconsin

Home Town:   Green Bay, Wisconsin

 

 

Rolain, Ray C.

Sergeant, U.S. Army

Company L, 127th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.

Date of Action:   August 31, 1918

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Ray C. Rolain, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Juvigny, France, August 31, 1918. Sergeant Rolain attacked a machine-gun nest single-handed after the four soldiers accompanying him had been wounded. He killed the operator of one gun and captured the remainder of two gun crews and both guns.

General Orders No. 20, W.D., 1919

Born:   at Rhinelander, Wisconsin

Home Town:   Rhinelander, Wisconsin

 

 

*Running, Tilmer A.

Second Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army

114th Infantry Reg., 29th Div., A.E.F.

Date of Action:   October 12, 1918

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Tilmer A. Running, Second Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Verdun, France, October 12, 1913. While advancing on an enemy position, under direct machine-gun fire, Lieutenant Running was seriously wounded, but remained with his platoon until he died.

General Orders No. 44, W.D., 1919

Born:   at Cashton, Wisconsin

Home Town:   Viroqua, Wisconsin

 

 

Rusch, Ernest J. G.

First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army

18th Infantry Reg., 1st Div., A.E.F.

Date of Action:   October 9, 1918

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Ernest J. G. Rusch, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action in the Meuse-Argonne offensive, France, October 9, 1918. Although previously wounded several times Lieutenant Rusch steadfastly remained in command of his platoon of machine guns and gallantly led it forward into position through heavy artillery and machine-gun fire to support his Infantry, which had been held up by enemy fire. By his timely action, his skill in location of his guns and the direction of their fire, and his absolute disregard of personal danger, he quickly caused the withdrawal of the enemy machine guns, thus enabling his Infantry to advance from its precarious position where it was suffering heavy losses from direct fire of enemy machine guns and artillery.

General Orders No. No. 38, W.D., 1922

Born:   at Germany

Home Town:   Neenah, Wisconsin

 

 

Sakrison, Roy H.

First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army

Headquarters, 80th Div., A.E.F.

Date of Action:   October 4, 1918

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Roy H. Sakrison, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Nantillois, France, October 4, 1918. Lieutenant Sakriston, with a group of observers and signalmen, was in charge of the forward observation post. When the infantry advanced he followed closely with his telephone lines and established another post on Hill 274. Though he was several times buried by bursting shells, Lieutenant Sakrison continued to make reports over the telephone until he was seriously wounded. After walking to a dressing station and securing first aid he returned to his post through heavy shell fire and continued to transmit important information for three hours until relieved.

General Orders 7, W.D., 1919

Born:   at Deer Park, Wisconsin

Home Town:   Deer Park, Wisconsin

 

 

Schuchart, Frank

Private, U.S. Army

Company L, 128th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.

Date of Action:   August 30 & November 8, 1918

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Frank Schuchart, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Juvigny, France, August 30, 1918, and in the Argonne Forest, France, November 8, 1918. During the attack near Juvigny, Private Schuchart, while acting as runner, repeatedly exposed himself to severe enemy artillery and machine-gun fire. After the attack he voluntarily joined in the work of clearing the field of wounded under heavy enemy fire. On November 8, while carrying an important message he was severely wounded in the left leg. He stopped in a shell hole, dressed the wound himself, proceeded to deliver the message and did not report for treatment.

General Orders 95, W.D., 1919

Born:   at Liberty, Wisconsin

Home Town:   Belmont, Wisconsin

 

 

Schultz, Arthur

Sergeant, U.S. Army

Company I, 128th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.

Date of Action:   August 30, 1918

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Arthur Schultz, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Juvigny, north of Soissons, France, August 30, 1918. Sergeant Schultz displayed great courage and coolness during an attack in going forward under heavy fire and firing upon machine-gun emplacements. Later, when a retirement was ordered, he remained in advance of the line to carry back the wounded, in spite of heavy fire from artillery and machine guns.

General Orders No. 20, W.D., 1919

Born:   at Menasha, Wisconsin

Home Town:   Neenah, Wisconsin

 

 

Schwanke, Otto A.

Private First Class, U.S. Army

Company B, 47th Infantry Reg., 4th Div., A.E.F.

Date of Action:   August 1, 1918

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Otto A. Schwanke, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Sergy, France, August 1, 1918. Private First Class Schwanke displayed the greatest devotion to duty, loyalty, and courage by repeatedly volunteering, night and day, to carry messages under the heaviest machine-gun and shell fire from his battalion commander to the company commanders, thereby maintaining efficient liaison at all times.

General Orders No. 21, W.D., 1919

Born:   at Rockland, Wisconsin

Home Town:   Potter, Wisconsin

 

 

Seidel, Thomas

Private, U.S. Army

Company G, 26th Infantry Reg., 1st Div., A.E.F.

Date of Action:   July 19, 1918

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Thomas Seidel, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 19, 1918. With two other soldiers Private Seidel rushed a machine-gun position, killed the crew, and captured the gun in order to make the advance of his platoon possible.

General Orders No. No. 132, W.D., 1918

Born:   at Greenwood, Wisconsin

Home Town:   Neenah, Wisconsin

 

 

Sevalia, Walter S.

Corporal, U.S. Army

Company F, 7th Engineers, 5th Div., A.E.F.

Date of Action:   November 3, 1918

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Walter S. Sevalia, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Breuilles, France, November 3, 1918. Corporal Sevelia swam the Meuse River with a cable for a pontoon bridge, under direct machine-gun fire. Later he carried a cable for another bridge over the Est Canal, across an open field covered by enemy machine-guns. Here he was wounded by a machine-gun bullet, but returned carrying a message of great importance.

General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919

Born:   at Ashland, Wisconsin

Home Town:   Brule, Wisconsin

 

 

Shanahan, Edward T.

Sergeant, U.S. Army

Company I, 165th Infantry Reg., 42d Div., A.E.F.

Date of Action:   July 28, 1918

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edward T. Shanahan, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action in the face of violent artillery and machine-gun fire near Sergy and Seringes, France, on July 28, 1918. Sergeant Shanahan selected a squad of men and rushed a machine-gun that had been harassing his company with its fire. He reached and captured the gun and killed the crew.

General Orders No. No. 108, W.D., 1918

Born:   at Liberty, Wisconsin

Home Town:   Manville, New Jersey

 

 

Shedlewski, John F.

Private First Class, U.S. Army

Company A, 107th Ammunition Train, 32d Div., A.E.F.

Date of Action:   September 4, 1918

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John F. Shedlewski, 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 Shedlewski rushed forward and assisted in throwing the burning cushions and cover off the truck and backing it to a place of safety. His conspicuous bravery was the means of saving a large quantity of ammunition.

General Orders No. 21, W.D., 1919

Born:   at Menasha, Wisconsin

Home Town:   Menasha, Wisconsin

 

 

Shipley, George A.

Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army

23d Infantry Reg., 2d Div., A.E.F.

Date of Action:   November 1, 1918

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George A. Shipley, Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Landres-et-St. Georges, France, November 1, 1918. During the attack Lieutenant Shipley's organization was held up by machine-gun fire from the front. Captain Shipley exposed himself to heavy fire in order to make a flank attack on the enemy. Armed with a rifle, he courageously attacked a machine-gun position, which resulted in the capture of the gun and 28 prisoners. During the period from November 1 to 7 he led a battalion in its attack on the Bois Hazois and Bois L'Epasse, and led a detachment which captured the strongly defended town of L'Etanne. His valiant conduct had a marked moral effect upon his men.

General Orders No. No. 35, W.D., 1920

Born:   at Montport, Wisconsin

Home Town:   Platteville, Wisconsin

 

 

Siebert, Walter

Sergeant, U.S. Army

Company F, 127th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.

Date of Action:   October 16, 1918

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Walter Siebert, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Gesnes, France, October 16, 1918. Locating an enemy machine-gun nest, Private Siebert advanced on it alone and, by accurate fire from his automatic rifle, killed or wounded the members of the crew, thereby saving his company heavy casualties.

General Orders 66, W.D., 1919

Born:   at Gresham, Wisconsin

Home Town:   Shepley, Wisconsin

 

 

Slagsvol, Oscar T.

Second Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army

128th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.

Date of Action:   August 3, 1918

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Oscar T. Slagsvol, Second Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near St. Gilles, France, August 3, 1918. Commanding the battalion patrols, Lieutenant Slagsvol was engaged continuously throughout the day in making reconnaissances under heavy fire. Although wounded, he preceded the battalion into the enemy's position and continued to perform his duties until he was overcome by exhaustion.

General Orders No. 44, W.D., 1919

Born:   at Eau Claire, Wisconsin

Home Town:   Eau Claire, Wisconsin

 

 

Spencer, John D.

First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army

Company B, 127th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.

Date of Action:   August 4, 1918

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John D. Spencer, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Fismes, France, August 4, 1918. While leading his company in the attack against Fismes First Lieutenant Spencer was knocked down and severely wounded by machine-gun fire. Without regard to his wounds he regained his feet and continued to lead his command until again severely wounded.

General Orders No. No. 124, W.D., 1918

Born:   at Oshkosh, Wisconsin

Home Town:   Oshkosh, Wisconsin

 

 

*Springer, Frank

Private, U.S. Army

Company C, 1st Engineers, 1st Div., A.E.F.

Date of Action:   July 20, 1918

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Frank Springer, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 20, 1918. When volunteers were called for by his company commander, Private Springer volunteered and rescued wounded comrades from a barrage. Disregarding danger to himself, he continued the performance of these heroic deeds until killed.

General Orders No. No. 124, W.D., 1918

Born:   at Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin

Home Town:   Aurora, Illinois

 

 

Stafford, Thomas J.

Private, U.S. Army

Company L, 127th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.

Date of Action:   September 1, 1918

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Thomas J. Stafford, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Juvigny, France, September 1, 1918. Locating an enemy machine-gun nest, Private Stafford, upon his own initiative, organized a patrol and led it in an attack on the hostile position, thereby facilitating the advance of the company.

General Orders 98, W.D., 1919

Born:   at Canada

Home Town:   Rhinelander, Wisconsin

 

 

Stavrum, Edwin R.

First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army

23d Infantry Reg., 2d Div., A.E.F.

Date of Action:   June 6, 1918

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edwin R. Stavrum, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action west of Chateau-Thierry, France, June 6, 1918. Lieutenant Stavrum was severely wounded in the left shoulder during the first phase of the attack. In spite of his wound he conducted his platoon to its objective and exposed himself to heavy fire in order to organize his position for defense.

General Orders No. No. 27, W.D., 1920

Born:   at La Crosse, Wisconsin

Home Town:   LaCrosse, Wisconsin

 

 

Stevenson, Maurice S.

Second Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army

16th Infantry Reg., 1st Div., A.E.F.

Date of Action:   October 9, 1918

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Maurice S. Stevenson, Second Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Exermont, France, October 9, 1918. Lieutenant Stevenson displayed splendid devotion to duty by twice passing through a terrific artillery and machine-gun barrage in order to transmit important orders from his brigade commander to the assaulting battalion, and while in the performance of such duty was seriously wounded, but refused to be evacuated before he had made his report.

General Orders No. No. 128, W.D., 1918

Born:   at Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Home Town:   Kansas City, Missouri

 

 

Stuckrad, Arthur L.

Corporal, U.S. Army

Company F, 127th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.

Date of Action:   October 5, 1918

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Arthur L. Stuckrad, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Gesnes, France, October 5, 1918. With two other soldiers, Corporal Struckrad advanced ahead of their company and rushed an enemy machine-gun nest from the flank, capturing fourteen members of the crew and two machine-guns, and thereby enabling the advance to continue. Carrying the captured guns with them to the objective, they later used them successfully in repelling a hostile counterattack.

General Orders 66, W.D., 1919

Born:   at Charles City, Iowa

Home Town:   Milwaukee, Wisconsin

 

 

Taubert, Albert Adolph

Private, U.S. Marine Corps

66th Company, 5th Reg. (Marines), 2d Div., A.E.F.

Date of Action:   July 18, 1918

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Albert Adolph Taubert, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 66th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action in the Villers Cotterets Forest, south of Soissons, France, July 18, 1918. Private Taubert went out in advance of the line of his company into the fire of a machine gun that was shooting at him and captured the gun and its crew.

General Orders No. 117, W.D., 1918

Born:   at Madison, Wisconsin

Home Town:   Madison, Wisconsin

Other Award:   Navy Cross (Same Action), Navy Cross w/Gold Star (2nd Haitian)

 

 

Taugher, Claude Buckley

Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps

6th Reg. (Marines), 2d Div., A.E.F.

Date of Action:   November 2, 1918

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Claude Buckley Taugher, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action at Bayonville, France, November 2, 1918. Lieutenant Taugher, with great dash, led his platoon in surrounding enemy dugouts in the village of Bayonville before the occupants had time to escape or organize effective resistance, capturing sixty-one of the enemy. Although wounded in the ankle he refused to be evacuated.

General Orders No. 35, W.D., 1919

Born:   at Wausau, Wisconsin

Home Town:   Wausau, Wisconsin

Other Award:   Navy Cross (Same Action)

 

 

*Taylor, Douglas A.

Second Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army

127th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.

Date of Action:   August 28 - 30, 1918

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Douglas A. Taylor, Second Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Juvigny, France, August 28 - 30, 1918. Second Lieutenant Taylor displayed marked heroism during the attack on Juvigny, and when mortally wounded, refused to be evacuated, but continued to advance and gave orders to continue the attack.

General Orders 74, W.D., 1919

Born:   at Rhinelander, Wisconsin

Home Town:   Rhinelander, Wisconsin

 

 

Techel, Edward W.

Private, U.S. Army

Company B, 116th Infantry Reg., 29th Div., A.E.F.

Date of Action:   October 8, 1918

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edward W. Techel, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action in the Bois Brabant-sur-Meuse, France, October 8, 1918. With four other soldiers Private Techel attacked eight German machine-guns, captured them and their crews in spite of determined resistance by the enemy.

General Orders No. 27, W.D., 1919

Born:   at Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Home Town:   Milwaukee, Wisconsin

 

 

Thalke, Max P.

Sergeant, U.S. Army

Company I, 128th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.

Date of Action:   August 30, 1918

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Max P. Thalke, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Juvigny, north of Soissons, France, August 30, 1918. Sergeant Thalke displayed unusual courage and gallantry in leading his platoon forward under heavy fire from artillery and machine-guns. He also gave first aid to the wounded while under fire, and when a retirement was ordered he remained behind to carry back the wounded.

General Orders No. 20, W.D., 1919

Born:   at Aurora, Illinois

Home Town:   Menasha, Wisconsin

 

 

Thorngate, George

First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army

6th Infantry Reg., 2d Div., A.E.F.

Date of Action:   October 14 - 15, 1918

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George Thorngate, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Romagne, France, October 14 - 15, 1918. Being seriously wounded, Lieutenant Thorngate displayed marked devotion to duty by refusing to go to the rear and remaining in command of his company until next day.

General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919

Born:   at North Loup, Nebraska

Home Town:   Milton, Wisconsin

 

 

*Thorsen, Edwin B.

Second Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army

127th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.

Date of Action:   July 3, 1918

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edwin B. Thorsen, Second Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Roncheres, France, July 3, 1918. Wounded in the abdomen by a machine-gun bullet, Second Lieutenant Thorsen continued to lead his men in the advance for 100 yards, till he fell from loss of blood, dying later from his wound. His example was an inspiration to his men.

General Orders 74, W.D., 1919

Born:   at Ashland, Wisconsin

Home Town:   Ashland, Wisconsin

 

 

Tuftin, Carl

Private, U.S. Army

Company D, 318th Infantry Reg., 80th Div., A.E.F.

Date of Action:   November 4 - 5, 1918

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Carl Tuftin, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Sommauthe, France, November 4 - 5, 1918. Private Tuftin volunteered for dangerous outpost service within the enemy line. He worked his way behind enemy machine-guns, was wounded, but refused to leave his post, and, by the skillful use of his automatic rifle, assisted in driving the enemy from their entrenched positions. Private Tuftin refused to leave his post, until the battalion was relieved.

General Orders No. 44, W.D., 1919

Born:   at Norway

Home Town:   Clayton, Wisconsin

 

 

*West, Carroll B.

Sergeant, U.S. Army

Company B, 12th Machine-Gun Battalion, 4th Div., A.E.F.

Date of Action:   September 30 & October 2, 1918

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Carroll B. West, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near the Bois-des-Ogons, France, September 30, 1918, and October 2, 1918. Sergeant West displayed exceptional courage and leadership in leading the section forward and maintaining fire on the enemy from an advanced position in the wood, successfully covering the withdrawal of the infantry to a more secure position. This gallant soldier was killed two days later while he was successfully directing his section in breaking up an enemy counter-attack.

General Orders 66, W.D., 1919

Born:   at Lakemills, Wisconsin

Home Town:   Milton Junction, Wisconsin

 

 

Wetzel, Henry W.

Private First Class, U.S. Army

Company F, 127th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.

Date of Action:   October 4, 1918

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Henry W. Wetzel, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Gesnes, France, October 4 - 20, 1918. Private Wetzel, a company runner, repeatedly volunteered for missions so hazardous that no others would attempt them. At all hours of the day and night over unknown ground, he carried numerous messages in the face of heavy machine-gun and shell fire.

General Orders 66, W.D., 1919

Born:   at Shawano, Wisconsin

Home Town:   Shawano, Wisconsin

 

 

*White, Donald W.

Second Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army

23d Infantry Reg., 2d Div., A.E.F.

Date of Action:   November 1, 1918

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Donald W. White, Second Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Landres et St. Georges, France, November 1, 1918. When the advance of his battalion was hindered by a strong enemy machine-gun nest, Lieutenant White led his platoon forward in an attack on the hostile position and was killed at the head of his platoon just before the last machine-gun was put out of action.

General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919

Born:   at Antigo, Wisconsin

Home Town:   Manitowoc, Wisconsin

 

 

Whitman, Guy

Private First Class, U.S. Army

Company F, 127th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.

Date of Action:   October 4 - 20, 1918

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Guy Whitman, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Gesnes, France, October 4 - 20, 1918. During this period, Private Whitman, although many runners had been shot down, repeatedly volunteered and carried messages through heavy enemy barrages, successfully accomplishing his work and thereby saving the lives of many of his comrades.

General Orders 87, W.D., 1919

Born:   at Shawano, Wisconsin

Home Town:   Shawano, Wisconsin

 

 

Williams, John J.

Second Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army

165th Infantry Reg., 42d Div., A.E.F.

Date of Action:   July 28, 1918

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John J. Williams, Second Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Villers-sur-Fere, France, July 28, 1918. When all the other officers of his company had been killed or wounded, Second Lieutenant Williams promptly took command, led his men through artillery and machine-gun fire, rushed a machine-gun which was blocking his advance, personally killed four members of its crew, gained his objective and held it.

General Orders No. 99, W.D., 1918

Born:   at Lapeer, Michigan

Home Town:   Berlin, Wisconsin

 

 

Winton, David J.

Second Lieutenant (Armor), U.S. Army

Company C, 345th Tank Battalion, Tank Corps, A.E.F.

Date of Action:   October 4, 1918

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to David J. Winton, Second Lieutenant (Armor), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Exermont, France, October 4, 1918. Lieutenant Winton (then sergeant) ran his tank into the wood to reduce a machine-gun nest, but it was hit and set on fire. He and the driver were wounded as they left the tank, but advanced on the nest and were both wounded the second time. While attempting to reach his companion, who had been hit the third time, Lieutenant Winton was again wounded, but reached the driver. They then took cover and remained until darkness, when Lieutenant Winton made his way back to our lines, being hit three more times while returning.

General Orders No. 59, W.D., 1919

Born:   at Warsaw, Wisconsin

Home Town:   Minneapolis, Minnesota

 

 

Witte, Louis

Sergeant, U.S. Army

Company F, 127th Infantry Reg., 32d Div., A.E.F.

Date of Action:   July 30, 1918

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Louis Witte, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Roncheres, France, July 30, 1918. When all the other members of his automatic rifle squad had been killed or wounded Sergeant Witte (then a private) took the dead gunner's automatic rifle and kept it in action against the enemy. Considerable enemy machine-gun fire was thereby drawn upon his and he was wounded, but he nevertheless continued to maintain an effective fire while the remainder of his company was withdrawing. He remained at his post firing until the entire company had withdrawn.

General Orders 66, W.D., 1919

Born:   at Shawano County, Wisconsin

Home Town:   Shepley, Wisconsin

 

 

Wollert, Edward J.

Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps

79th Company, 6th Reg. (Marines), 2d Div., A.E.F.

Date of Action:   September 15, 1918

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edward J. Wollert, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 79th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Thiaucourt, France, September 15, 1918. At the risk of his life, Corporal Wollert went to the aid of a wounded officer who was a prisoner in the hands of six Germans. With his pistol he shot two of them, while the officer killed two others. He captured the two remaining Germans and forced them to carry the wounded officer back to our lines.

General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919

Born:   at Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Home Town:   Milwaukee, Wisconsin

 

 

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