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(*indicates posthumous
award)
Timothy
Ahearn, corporal, Company C,
102d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action near Verdun, France,
October 27, 1918. After all of the officers and sergeants had become
casualties, Corpl. Ahearn took command of his company, leading it through
the remainder of the day's action with great bravery and ability. Later in
the day he went to the rescue of a wounded officer and succeeded in
bringing him to a place of safety through terrific machine-gun fire.
Residence at enlistment: 293 Poplar Street, New Haven. Conn. (New Haven Co.)
Myron
Morris Andrews,
first
lieutenant, 20th Infantry. Besides inspiring his men and by his conduct in
the fighting near Soissons, France, he promptly disposed his company to
cover a battalion front in a critical situation on July 19, 1918, and by
fearless exposure under fire successfully directed the operations of the
command. Residence at appointment: 12 North Main Street West Hartford,
Conn. (Hartford
Co.)
William
B. Aulward
(Army
serial No. 63592), corporal. Company A, 102d Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Epieds, France, July 23, 1918. Corpl. Aulward maintained
liaison between the platoons of his company, and after his platoon
commander and sergeant had been shot down he took command of the platoon,
remaining in command until only 2 men and himself were left alive and
unwounded. Although slightly gassed, he remained on duty, rendering
first-aid and carrying wounded to the first-aid station, until he became
so overcome from the effects of the gas that he had to be evacuated.
Residence at enlistment: 1318 East Main Street, Waterbury, Conn. (New Haven Co.)
Philip
R. Babcock,
first
lieutenant, pilot, 88th Aero Squadron, Air Service. Connected with
following consolidated citation:
Louis
G. Bernheimer,
first
lieutenant, pilot ; John W.
Jordan, second
lieutenant, 7th Field Artillery, observer; Roger W. Hitchcock, second lieutenant, pilot; James S. D. Burns, deceased, second lieutenant,
165th Infantry, observer ; Joel
H. McClenaon,
deceased, first lieutenant, pilot; Charles W. Plummer, deceased, second lieutenant,
101st Field Artillery, observer; Philip R. Babcock, first lieutenant, pilot; and
Joseph A. Palmer, second lieutenant. 15th Field
Artillery, observer. All of these men were attached to the 88th Aero
Squadron. Air Service.
For extraordinary heroism in action near Fismes,
France, August 11, 1918. Under the protection of three pursuit planes,
each carrying a pilot and an observer, Lieuts. Bernheimer and Jordan, in charge of a photo
plane, carried out successfully a hazardous photographic mission over the
enemy's lines to the River Alsne. The four American ships were attacked by
12 enemy battle planes. Lieut. Bernheimer, by coolly and
skillfully maneuvering his ship, and Lieut. Jordan,
by
accurate operation of his machine gun, in spite of wounds in the shoulder
and leg, aided materially in the victory which came to the American ships,
and returned safely with 36 valuable photographs. The pursuit plane
operated by Lieuts. Hitchcock and Burns was disabled while
these two officers were fighting effectively. Lieut. Burns was
mortally wounded and his body jammed the controls. After a headlong fall
of 2,500 meters, Lieut. Hitchcock succeeded in regaining control of
this plane and piloted it back to his airdrome. Lieuts. McClendon
and Pluminer were shot down and killed after a vigorous combat
with five of the enemy's planes. Lieuts. Babcock and Palmer,
by gallant and skillful fighting, aided in driving off the German
planes and were materially responsible for the successful execution of the
photographic mission. .Residence at appointment: Litchfield, Conn. (Litchfield
Co)
Jesse
M.
Bailey,
private,
first class, Sanitary Detachment, 103d Machine Gun Battalion. For
extraordinary heroism in action near Chateau-Thierry, France, July 18-24,
1918. He gave an inspiring example of courage and coolness in treating
wounded for two days without rest or food and under intense artillery and
machine-gun fire. While maintaining a dressing station in a crater, an
enemy shell struck in the center of the hole, wounding nearly all in the
crater and severely injuring one man, who was buried in the earth and
debris. Upon regaining consciousness Pvt. Bailey treated all of the
wounded men, helped them to the first-aid station, returned and dug out
the man who had been buried and left for dead and succeeded in
resuscitating him. Residence at enlistment: Southbury, Conn. (Fairfield
Co.)
Anthony
O. Bills,
deceased,
corporal, Headquarters Detachment, 7th Field Artillery. Near Cantigny,
France, May 28-31, 1918, he voluntarily and constantly was exposed to
shell fire to repair important telephone lines. During the performance of
this work he lost an arm and was otherwise seriously injured. Emergency
address: Anthony Rills, father, 215 Wood Street, Dubois, Pa. Residence at
enlistment : Hartford, Conn. (Hartford
Co.)
Ralph
L. Bishop,
second
lieutenant, 102d Infantry. He was in command of a working party of
about 30 men on the night of February 28, 1918. He encountered a heavy
barrage of the enemy, which protected the advance of enemy assault troops.
With coolness and courage he immediately placed his men in shell holes,
fought off the enemy, and twice walked through the enemy's and our own
barrage to recover the remains of one of his party and to collect his own
men. Residence at appointment: 28 Pearl Street, New Haven, Conn. (New Haven Co.)
George
W. Botelle
(Army
serial No. 1082907), private, Company C, 308th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Charlevaux Mill, France, October 4.1918. He
repeatedly carried messages over ground swept by intense enemy fire. When
his battalion had been surrounded and several other runners had been
killed or wounded in the attempt, he volunteered to carry a message
through the enemy lines to the regimental post of command, being severely
wounded in the performance of this mission. Residence at enlistment:
Rosette Street, Waterbury, Conn. (New Haven
Co.)
Henry
Bradsnyder,
corporal,
Company U, 102d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action near Verdun,
France, October 23, 1918. Accompanied by his lieutenant, Corpl.
Bradsnyder charged two
machine-gun nests which were causing heavy losses in our ranks. To reach
the positions it was necessary to pass through an intense machine-gun and
artillery fire. The first gun was successfully reached, a German officer
and one of the crew killed, and the gun captured. In the dash for the
second gun the lieutenant was severely wounded. Corpl. Bradsnyder
gave him first-aid treatment and remained with him, protecting him
from death or capture until aid arrived some time later. Residence at
enlistment: 116 Main Street, Thompsonville, Conn. (Windham
Co.)
William
J. Brigando,
private,
first class, Company I, 102d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism In action
near Verdun. France, October 27, 1918. During the
attack on Hill 360, north of Verdun, on October 27, Pvt. Brigando,
in charge of a squad, made a desperate attempt to silence a machine
gun which was holding up the advance of the entire company. The nature of
the terrain made this attack more than hazardous, but Pvt.
Brigando nevertheless
persisted until the entire squad, himself included, had become casualties.
Residence at enlistment : 118
Maple Street, Meriden,
Conn. (New Haven
Co.)
George
N. Brigham
(Army
serial No. 558268), corporal, Company I, 47th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action at St. Thibaut, France, August 10, 1918. Accompanied by
another soldier, he 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 dugout and killed two Germans, at the same time
locating a machine-gun emplacement. Corpl. Brigham, though wounded,
completed his mission before obtaining first aid. Residence at enlistment:
36 North Park
Street, Rockville, Conn. (Tolland
Co.)
Charles
E. Brundett
(Army
serial No. 64374), private. Company D, 1628? Infantry, 26th Division. For
extraordinary heroism in action near Seicheprev,. France. April 20, 1918. Although
surrounded on all sides by the enemy, and with his ammunition entirely
exhausted, Pvt. Brundett offered a most stubborn resistance to the
enemy's attack, fighting his way through their ranks with his rifle and
bayonet to the support platoon, where he again took up the fight.
Residence at enlistment: 28
Dixwell Avenue, New Haven,
Conn. (New Haven
Co.)
Arthur
D. Budd,
lieutenant
colonel, 311th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism In notion near
Grand Pre, France, October 28. 1918. After
our troops had established a new line and before the position had been
consolidated, the enemy put down an extraordinarily heavy barrage on the
position. CoL Budd went through this
barrage from one end of the line to the other to prepare for the expected
counterattack before returning to his post of command. Address: Care of
The Adjutant General of the Army, Washington, D. C. Entered Military Academy from Connecticut.
*Richard
Butler,
private,
Company D,102d Machine Gun Battalion. For extraordinary heroism in action near
Marcheville,
France,
September 28,
1918. He volunteered to accompany a party whose mission was to
bomb a hostile machine-gun emplacement. Under heavy shell fire he
approached to within 30 feet of the emplacement when he was fired upon
from loopholes in a stone wall. Working his way behind the wall, this
courageous soldier enfiltrated the enemy with rifle fire and effected
their capture. While he was disarming prisoners he was shot and mortally
wounded. Emergency address: Mrs. Johanna Butler, mother, 178 East Street, New Haven, Conn. Residence at enlistment:
178 East Street,
New Haven, Conn. (New Haven
Co.)
Thomas
F. Byron,
sergeant,
Company C, 102d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action near
St. Hilaire,
France,
September 22,
1918. Assisted by another soldier, Sergt. Byron rushed a machine-gun nest,
which had been firing on their patrol. They succeeded in killing the crew.
Residence at enlistment: 52
West Liberty Street. Waterbury, Conn. (New Haven
Co.)
William
II. Carrier,
first
lieutenant, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action near
Tuilerie Farm,
France,
November 5,
1918. While on his way to investigate the situation on the
flank of his battalion, he received word that the flank company was hard
pressed and without officers. He fearlessly made his way across an open
field swept by continuous machine-gun fire, and although fear guides were
hit and his own clothing pierced, reached the company and saved the
situation. Residence at appointment: Main Street, Glastonbury, Conn. (Hartford
Co.)
Charles
Cartona, (Army
serial No. 65624), private, Company I, 102d Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Verdun, France, October 26, 1918. During the
operations in the Belieu Bols, he went forward at the risk of personal
danger, and succeeded in rescuing a wounded comrade and brought him back
to safety, being subject the whole journey to intense and deadly artillery
and machine-gun fire. Residence at enlistment: Beach Avenue, Terryville, Conn. (Hartford
Co.)
James
B. Carty,
private,
Company K, 102d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action near
Beis de St. Remy,
France,
September 12,
1918. When infantry advance bad been held up by machine-gun
fire, the strength of which could not be determined, Pvt. Carty and
another soldier scouted far beyond their lines into enemy territory, and,
after cutting telephone cables, crept up on the nests from the rear. The
entire personnel of the guns, consisting of 1 officer and 39 men, was
taken prisoner by Pvt. Carty, after which he marched them into our
lines. Residence at enlistment : 34 North Whittelsey Avenue, Wallingford, Conn. (New Haven
Co.)
John
L. Casey
(Army
serial No. 65625), corporal, Company I, 102d Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Chatean-Thierry, France, July 23, 1918. After seeing
three runners shot down while trying to cross an open field through
violent machine-gun fire, to establish liaison with a regiment five
hundred yards away on his left, Corpl. Casey undertook the same
mission and successfully accomplished it. Residence at enlistment: R.F.D.
No. 9, Fairfield,
Conn. (Fairfield
Co.)
Patrick
J. Clark,
private,
first class, Company C, 5th Machine Gun Battalion. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Thiaucourt, France, September 13, 1918. On two
occasions he unhesitatingly went through heavy machine-gun fire carrying
messages. Later when volunteers were called for to take a message through
a violent barrage he was the first to respond. Residence at enlistment:
853 Carroll
Avenue, Bridgeport, Conn. (Fairfield
Co.)
Charles
W. Comfort, Jr.,
first
lieutenant.
Medical Corps, attached to 102d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in
action at Seicheprey,
France,
April 20,
1918. He administered first aid for 86 hours without rest or
relief to numerous wounded In the open, almost constantly under heavy
artillery fire, and assisted in their evacuation, hereby setting an
example of heroic performance of duties under the most trying
circumstances. A bronze oak leaf is awarded to him for the following act
of extraordinary heroism: On September 26, 1918, near Marcheville, France, he displayed the
highest courage and devotion to duty, being continually present on the
front line, administering first aid to the wounded under violent artillery
and machine- gun fire. Residence at appointment: 1193 Chapel Street, New Haven, Conn. (New Haven
Co.)
John
W. Cousins,
first lieutenant, Infantry, observer, 91st Aero Squadron, Air Service. For
extraordinary heroism in action near Conflaus, France, November 2, 1918. In the course
of a photographic mission of a particularly dangerous character he and his
pilot were attacked by a superior number of enemy pursuit planes. During
the combat that ensued, with remarkable coolness and excellent shooting he
destroyed one of the attacking machines. Notwithstanding that the enemy
aircraft continued to attack and harass them, Lieut. Cousins and
his pilot reached all their objectives and returned to our lines with
photographs of great military importance. Residence at appointment :
120 Tryon
Street, New
Haven. Own. (New Haven
Co.)
Frank
J. Cummings,
sergeant,
Headquarters Company, 102d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action
at Marcheville,
France,
September 25,
1918. He repeatedly volunteered for dangerous missions,
carrying messages through violent artillery and machine-gun fires. When a
small portion of his organization was cut off by the enemy he went to
their aid alone and, with his pistol, cleaned out a bombers' nest.
Residence at enlistment: 520
Elm Street, New Haven,
Conn. (New Haven
Co.)
John
T. Dillon,
sergeant.
Company C, 302d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism near Chateau-Thierry,
France,
July 22,
1918. After being wounded he refused to go to the rear, but
volunteered to act as a runner and repeatedly carried messages through the
enemy barrage. Later the same day he voluntarily joined a platoon and
fought with it in a successful attack against the enemy's lines. Residence
at enlistment: 50 Bright
Street, New Haven, Conn. (New Haven
Co.)
*Joseph
Dilworth
(Army
serial No. 573543), private, Company A, 39th Infantry, 4th Division. For
extraordinary heroism in action near Moutfaucon Hill, France, September 26, 1918. After his
squad leader had become a casualty, he assumed command and led his men
against machine-gun nests, materially assisting in the capture of two guns
and prisoners. He was killed in the performance of duty. Emergency
address: Mrs. Helga Dilworth, wife, 109 Holl Street, South Manchester, Conn. Residence at enlistment:
109 Hull Street,
South Manchester, Conn. (Hartford
Co.)
Edward
L. Dion,
private,
Company C, 102d Infantry. He displayed extraordinary heroism in defending
his post during the Seicheprey engagement on the morning of April 20.
1918. Although completely surrounded by the enemy on several occasions, he
fought them off with grenades and rifle fire, finally succeeding In
driving them away, after which he carried a wounded comrade through a rain
of shrapnel to a first-aid station and returned to his post. Residence at
enlistment : 19 Francis
Avenue. Hartford, Conn. (Hartford
Co.)
Francis
J. Dougeneck, corporal.
Headquarters Company, 102d Infantry. .For extraordinary heroism in action
at Marcheville,
France,
September 26,
1918. When a patrol in charge of a wounded officer was entirely
cut off by machine- gun and artillery tire he displayed great bravery by
voluntarily carrying a message over ground swept by machine guns and later
leading a rescuing party to the position. Residence at enlistment :
158 North Main
Street, Bristol, Conn. (Hartford
Co.)
*Fred
C. Dulevitz
(Army
serial No. 65874), private, Company K, 102d Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Verdun, France, October 23-27, 1918. When it
became vitally important to get a message to the battalion commander, Pvt.
Dulevitz volunteered for the mission, knowing that it was necessary
to pass through n terrific enemy barrage. Shortly after starting on his
mission and while passing through the murderous fire he was instantly
killed. Emergency address: Mrs. Fred Dulevitz, mother, 62 Water Street, Newburyport, Mass. Residence at enlistment:
G Pleasant
Court, Hartford, Conn. (Hartford
Co.)
John
Duly,
sergeant.
Company D, 55th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action near
Jaulny,
France,
November 8,
1918. When one of his men became entangled In the barbed wire.
Sergt. Duly alone went to his rescue under heavy fire. He then went
forward alone, through intense artillery and machine- gun fire, to attack
a machine-gun nest. While returning to our lines he fell exhausted from
fatigue and shell shock. Residence at enlistment: 815 Shelton Street, Bridgeport, Conn. (Fairfield
Co.)
*Henry Leslie Eddy,
second
lieutenant, Infantry, attached to 82d Company, 6th Regiment, United States Marine Corps.
Killed in action at Chateau-Thierry, France, June 6, 1918, he gave the supreme
proof of that extraordinary heroism which will serve as an example to
hitherto untried troops. Emergency address: Horace W. Eddy, father, 240
West Main Street, New Britain, Conn. Residence at appointment: 240 West
Main Street, New Britain, Conn. (Hartford
Co.)
Edward
J. Farrell,
private,
Company A, 102d Infantry. On the night of Febuary 28. 1918, on the
Mont des Tombes position, France, this soldier
voluntarily obtained permission to run through enemy fire to assist a
comrade who had been wounded. Residence at enlistment: 1000 Broad Street, Hartford, Conn. (Hartford
Co.)
John
R. Feegal,
first
lieutenant, 102d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action near Vaux.
France, July 20, 1918. When his company
was held up by a machine gun he went ahead under fire alone and killed the
machine-gun operator with his pistol, thereby enabling his company to
continue the advance. Residence at appointment : 31 Park Street, Meriden. Conn. (New Haven
Co.)
John
P. Fray,
corporal.
Company H, 102d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action at
St. Hilaire,
France,
September 18,
1918. While under heavy enemy machine-gun fire, Corp. Fray
charged a machine gun singled-handed, putting it out of action, and
dispersing its crew. Later, as the raiding party withdrew, he assisted in
carrying back the wounded. Residence at enlistment: 191 Cooke Street, Waterbury, Conn. (New Haven
Co.)
Cldrence
W. Geer, first
lieutenant, 102d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism In action at
St. Hilaire,
France,
September 18-19,
1918. While advancing with a raiding party, in the face of
heavy machine-gun fire, he charged alone into the woods and captured two
prisoners single-handed. After the raiding party had retired, he again
went back alone into the woods, under the same heavy machine-gun fire to
locate wounded who had been left behind. His courage and exceptional
bravery set an example to his men which contributed greatly to the success
of the raid. Residence at appointment: 237 Church Street, Torrington, Conn. (Litchfield
Co)
John
E. Gilbertie,
corporal,
Company E, 327th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action near
Cornay,
France,
October 7-26,
1918. During the entire action from October 7, he curried
messages from the front line to battalion and regimental headquarters,
although suffering from the effects of gas and sickness. On two occasions
he volunteered and led patrols into the enemy territory, obtaining and
returning with information of the utmost importance and value. Residence
at enlistment: Clinton
Avenue. Westport, Conn. (Fairfield
Co.)
Cornelius
T. Glynn
(Army
serial No. a685561), corporal, Company K, 59th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Bois-du-Fays, France, October 5-6, 1918. He showed
marked bravery as battalion runner, repeatedly carrying messages through
heavy artillery and machine-gun fire. He remained on duty night and day
aiding materially in maintaining liaison. Residence at enlistment : 17
Winter Street. Hartford, Conn. (Hartford
Co.)
Roy
H. Gooding,
private1, Section No. 554, Ambulance Service. For
extraordinary heroism in action near Somme-Py, France, October 2-9, 1918. He
volunteered and drove an ambulance at night, relieving men who were
exhausted, and evacuated wounded from the most advanced posts under shell
fire. On October 5 he voluntarily went out and repaired an ambulance which
had been damaged by a shell, in direct view of the enemy, who shelled the
place continually as he worked. On October 7 he repaired another car under
the same circumstances, assuring the prompt evacuation of the wounded.
Residence at enlistment : 342
First Avenue, West Haven,
Conn. (New Haven
Co.)
*Frank
P. Gordon,
corporal, Battery F, 103d Field Artillery. He displayed conspicuous
courage on April 20,
1918, in voluntarily going to the aid of a wounded comrade,
during which action he and the man he was assisting were killed. Emergency
address: Patrick K. Gordon, father, Room 54, War Office, York, England. Residence at
enlistment: 197 Atwater
Street, New Haven, Conn. (New Haven
Co.)
John
H. Groces,
sergeant, Company L, 325th infantry. For extraordinary., heroism in action
near St. Juvin,
France,
October 16,
1918. He led a patrol, against a machine-gun nest which was
causing many casualties in his
company. He then worked his way to the rear of another machine-gun
position charged it, capturing three prisoners, two guns, and killing six
of the enemy. Residence at enlistment: Water Street, Warehouse
Point, Conn. (Hartford
Co.)
Edmund
R. Hampson,
wagoner,
Company B, 101st Machine Gun Battalion. For extraordinary heroism in
action near Turgay,
France,
July 22,
1918. Although painfully wounded by machine-gun bullets, be
courageously continued his duty of evacuating the wounded until exhausted
from loss of blood. Residence
at enlistment : 27 First
Street, Waterbury, Conn. (New Haven
Co.)
Clifford
R. Haskins,
wagoner,
Company B, 101st Machine Gun Battalion For extraordinary heroism in action near Turgay, France,
July 22, 1918. He was seriously wounded in the leg while placing injured
soldiers in his ambulance. Nevertheless, he insisted on driving the
machine to the dressing station and continued the work of evacuating the
wounded until exhausted from loss of blood. Residence at enlistment:
Elmwood, Conn. (Hartford
Co.)
*Harold
A. Heal,
second
lieutenant, Company D, 8th Machine Gun Battalion, 3d Division. For
extraordinary heroism in action near Le Charmel, France. July 15, 1918. After several
runners had been unsuccessful in attempts to carry an important message,
Lieut. Heal volunteered and succeeded in delivering the message through
intense shell fire, returning with the reply and aiding three wounded
infantrymen en route. Later, with another officer, he went through heavy
enemy shell and machine-gun fire and carried to shelter two wound
Frenchmen. Emergency address: John J. Healy, father, R.F.D. No. 6,
Norwich, Conn. Residence at appointment: Norwich, Conn. (New London
Co.)William
Hepburn,
first
lieutenant, 102d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action near
Verdun,
France,
October 24,
1918. With only a handful of men, Lieut. Hepburn charged
a machine-gun nest, killing or wounding the whole crew. He silenced the
fire of five different guns, and, in taking the last he was severely
wounded about the head. He continued, however, until his mission was
accomplished and the gun silenced. Residence at appointment : 150 Kent Street, Windsor, Conn. (Hartford
Co.)
Albert
W. Herman,
sergeant,
Company D, 102d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action near
Epieds,
France.
July 21,
1918. By the effective use of his bayonet, Sergt. Herman
killed many of the enemy, and although painfully wounded, he continued
to fight until ordered to the rear by his commanding officer. Residence at
enlistment : New
Haven, Conn. (New Haven
Co.)
*
Edward E. Hintz
(Army
serial No. 65518), corporal, Company I, 102d Infantry, 26th Division. For
extraordinary heroism in action near Boureeches. France, July 20, 1918. Although
seriously wounded Corpl. Hintz remained on duty, and with nine
remaining men of his platoon assisted in filling in a gap between his
company and the company on the right, a distance of about 200 yards, until
support arrived. Emergency address: Ludwig Hintz, father, 294 Barrett Street, New Britain, Conn. Residence at enlistment:
294 Barren
Street, New Britain,
Conn. (Hartford
Co.)
Henry
W. Hobson,
major.
350th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action near St. Mihiel, France. September 12, 1918. Within 10
minutes after the beginning of the advance, at 5 a.m., he was twice
wounded in the shoulder by a machine-gun bullet and by shrapnel in the
leg. Being in command of the assault battalion and realizing the
importance of its
operations, he continued to accompany and direct his command throughout
the day, notwithstanding his wounds which caused him great pain and
difficulty of movement. At halts he had to be assisted to lie down and got
up by his adjutant; nevertheless he remained on duty until the fighting of
the day was over. Residence at appointment: Yale Station-, New Haven, Conn. (New Haven
Co.)
James
L. Howard,
lieutenant
colonel, division machine-gun officer, 101st Machine Gun Battalion, 26th
Division. For extraordinary heroism in action at Marcheville, France, September 26, 1918. He directed the
machine-gun attack in person. Entering Marcheville ahead of the troops, he
rendered great assistance while the town changed hands four times. When he was
in a small party cut off and surrounded by the enemy and under fire from every
direction by his coolness and resourcefulness he assisted materially in aiding
the party to withdraw. He effectively organized machine-gun defenses when the
enemy was endeavoring to drive our troops from the town. During the entire day
he was under intense artillery bombardment, machine-gun and rifle fire, and
hand-to-hand conflict with the enemy. Residence at appointment: 232 Kenyon Street, Hartford, Conn. (Hartford
Co.)
William
J. Howe,
private,
Company H, 28th Infantry. Acting as company runner on May 28-30, 1918, at Cantigny, France, he showed exceptional bravery
in carrying messages through heavy shelled area, where he was also a target for
snipers. Although rendered unconscious by shell explosion on one of his trips,
he continued on duty as soon as he regained consciousness. Residence at
enlistment: 151 Whalley
Avenue, New Haven.
Conn. (New Haven
Co.)
Abe
Johnson,
private,
Company G, 102d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action at Marcheville,
France, September 26,
1918. This soldier volunteered to accompany a party whose mission was
to bombard a hostile machine-gun emplacement. Under heavy shell fire, he
approached to within 30 feet of the emplacement, when he was fired upon through
loopholes in a stone wall. Working his way behind the wall, he enfiladed the
enemy with rifle fire and effected their capture with the machine gun. Residence
at enlistment: 98 Dikeman
Street, Waterbury.
Conn. (New Haven
Co.)
Oscar
E. Johnson
(Army
serial No. 2382607), private, first class, Company B, 60th Infantry. For
extraordinary heroism in action near Cunel. France,
October 14,
1918. Pvt. Johnson volunteered and went to the
rescue of his platoon commander who had been wounded and was lying in a very
dangerous position, subjected to heavy machine-gun and shell tire. He succeeded
in carrying the officer to a place of
safety. Residence at enlistment: 248 East Avenue, Norwalk,
Conn. (Fairfield
Co.)
Stephen
Jona, Jr.,
corporal,
Company 14. 102d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action at Marcheville.
France, September 26, 1918. During a barrage
lasting two hours he placed his men in the best shelter available, remaining in
observation himself, and refused to take cover. He organized a platoon of men
who had become separated from their commands and led them forward under a heavy
fire from artillery, machine guns, and snipers. Throughout the engagement he was
a source of inspiration to his men. Residence at enlistment: 185 Brown Street.
Hartford, Conn. (Hartford
Co.)
John
J. Kearney,
private.
Company B, 102d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action at Marcheville, France, September 26, 1918. When liaison with
the front-line companies had been completely broken and several runners had
failed to reach them he successfully carried a message through an intense
machine-gun and artillery barrage, returning with important information,
Residence at enlistment: 41
Riverside Street. Hartford, Conn. (Hartford
Co.)
Thomas
P. Kelly, corporal.
Company G, 102d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action near St. Hilaire, France, September 22, 1918. Assisted by
another soldier, Corpl. Kelly rushed a machine-gun nest which had been
firing on their patrol. They succeeded in killing the crew. Residence at
enlistment : 154 Grand
Street, Waterbury, Conn. (New Haven
Co.)
Orie
H. La Croix
(Army
serial No. 1683636), corporal, Company A, 308th Infantry, 77th Division. For
extraordinary heroism in action near Binarvllle, France, October 1, 1918. When his company
commander and first sergeant had been wounded, he rallied the company and
continued the advance, fearlessly exposing himself to hostile fire and inspiring
the men with him by his courage. Residence at enlistment : 332 Wilmot Avenue, Bridgeport, Conn. (Fairfield
Co.)
Marc
V.
Launceot,
sergeant,
Company B, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action near Medeah Farm, France, October 3, 1918. During the absence of
his platoon commander, Sergt. Launceot took command of the
platoon, led an attack, and captured seven machine guns in strong position. He
was later seriously wounded. Residence at enlistment : 63 Harrison Street, Bridgeport, Conn. (Fairfield
Co.)
Robert
S. Lee
(Army
serial No. 1200983), sergeant, Company C. 102d Field Signal Battalion, 27th
Division. For extraordinary heroism in action east of Ronssoy, France, September 29, 1918. Sergt. Lee
was a member of an advanced regimental signal party which went over the top
with the third wave in the attack against the Hindenburg line. The officer in
charge and 3 privates were wounded, and 2 sergeants, 2 corporals, and 2 runners
were killed. Sergt. Lee, in the face of terrific shell and machine-gun
fire, fearlessly and courageously strung telephone lines and patrolled same in
such a manner as to insure telephone communication with the battalion to which
he was attached. His bravery and extreme devotion to duty was a splendid
inspiration to all his comrades. Residence at enlistment: 24 Main Street.
New Britain, Conn. (Hartford
Co.)
Frank
Liguskis
(Army
serial No. 1899405). mechanic. Company I. 325th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near St.
Juvin, France, October 16, 1918. With another
soldier, Mechanic Liguskis voluntarily made several trips into No Man's
Land under heavy enemy fire and carried to safety eight wounded comrades who had
been lying helpless and exposed to this fire. Residence at enlistment :
27 Park Street,
New Britain. Conn. (Hartford
Co.)
Kenneth
P. Littauer,
major,
88th Aero Squadron, Air Service. For repeated acts of heroism in action near
Confians, France, September 14, 1918, and near Doulcon, France, October 30,
1918. He volunteered on a mission to protect a photographic plane for another
squadron on September 14 and continued toward the objective at Confians even
after three other protecting planes had failed to start. In an encounter with
five enemy pursuit planes he completely protected the photographic plane by
skillful maneuvering, although his observer was wounded and his machine
seriously damaged. On October 30, while on duty as chief of air service of the
3d Army Corps, he volunteered and made an important reconnaissance of enemy
machine-gun emplacements at a low altitude near Doulcon. Residence at
appointment: Care of Frederick Averill, Branford, Conn. (New Haven
Co.)
Simon
E. Longfield
(Army
serial No. 50169), corporal, Company D, 23d Infantry, 2d Division. For
extraordinary heroism in action near Bois de Clerembauts, France, June 7, 1918. Even after having been
seriously wounded, Corpl. Longfield continued with his duties as runner
throughout the whole night, after which he was ordered to the rear because of
weakness caused, by loss of blood. Residence at enlistment: 270 Main Street, Hartford, Conn. (Hartford
Co.)
James
McGuire, Jr.,
private,
Company II, 326th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action near St. Juvin, France, October 17, 1918. With exceptional gallantry, he voluntarily went out Into an area swept by heavy
machine-gun fire to rescue a wounded sergeant, and succeeded In carrying the
latter a considerable distance through heavy fire to a first-aid station.
Residence at enlistment: 29
Thompson Street, New Haven,
Conn. (New Haven
Co.)
William
T. McKernan,
sergeant,
Company K, 102d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action near Verdun, France, October 24-29. 1918. After
all the company officers had been killed or wounded, he took command of the
company and led it in effective attack against the enemy on the 25th of October
and again on the 27th. After the attack on the enemy of October 28 he secured a
box of rifle grenades, and while a protective barrage was laid down with these
he crawled out in advance of the line and brought in several wounded comrades.
Residence at enlistment: Eagleville, Conn. (Windham
Co.)
Lan
D. MacVicar
(Array
serial No. 547453), sergeant, Company I, 30th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Crezancy, France, July 15, 1918. Sergt. MacVicar
conducted a party of ammunition carriers to the front line during the most
violent part of the shell fire near Crezancy on July 15. He also conducted a
reconnoitering patrol through terrific machine-gun und shell fire that same day.
Residence at enlistment: Norfolk, Conn. (Litchfield
Co)
Francis
P. Malone,
corporal.
Company D. 102d Machine Gun Battalion. For extraordinary heroism in action near
Turgay, France, July 22-23. 1918. After all
the other members of his squad had become casualties, he volunteered and led two
other squads on a machine-gun nest which he had located and put it out of action
with the first burst of shot. Later, he helped dress wounded men of his squad
and evacuated them under heavy artillery and machine- gun fire. Although
severely gassed the next day, he continued in the advance. Residence at
enlistment: 778 State
Street, New Haven, Conn. (New Haven
Co.)
Earl
J. Martin,
corporal,
Company I, 102d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action near Verdun. France,
October 27, 1918.
He led his platoon over the top until further advance was impossible. He then
remained in observation, upon being grenaded by two of the enemy, he shot them
with his pistol and, moving forward, gained entrance to an unused "pill box." A
few hours later he ventured out into enemy trenches, entered a nearby dugout,
and disposed of six occupants, then retired to his former position in the " pill
box," returning to his own lines after dark. Residence at enlistment: Main
Street, New Britain, Conn. (Hartford
Co.)
Frank
Minalga
(Army
serial No. 41138), private, Company E, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism
in action near Medeah Farm France October 8, 1918. When his company was held up
by an enemy machine-gun nest, Pvt. Minalga advanced on the nest from the
flank and captured it single-handed. Residence at enlistment: 185 Franklin
Street, New Haven, Conn. (New Haven
Co.)
Thomas
W. Murphy
(Army
serial No. 1033794), sergeant. Company I, 64th Infantry, 7th Division. For
extraordinary heroism in action near Rembercourt, France, November 1, 1918. S'rgt. Murphy
went forward to the aid of a wounded comrade who was lying about 125
feet in front of the enemy's firing line. Under direct fire of rifles, machine
guns, and artillery he applied first aid and took the man back into our trenches
to a place of safety. Residence at enlistment: 168 Black Rock Avenue, New Britain, Conn. (Hartford
Co.)
Earl
D. Norton
(Army
serial No. 293917), private, Company H, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism
in action near Vaux,
France, July 1, 1918. While Pvt.
Norton, an automatic-rifle gunner, was advancing during the attack a
shell fragment struck a bag of hand grenades which he was carrying on his hip,
resulting in an explosion which shattered his left leg. Despite the severe
wound, he crawled forward toward a shell hole, where the remainder of his squad
had taken refuge, and with his remaining strength, threw his
automatic rifle to the men in the shell hole. His injuries necessitated the
amputation of his leg. Residence at enlistment : 177 Whitefield Street, Guilford, Conn. (New Haven
Co.)
William
H. J. O'Brien,
first
lieutenant, Medical Corps, attached to 76th Field Artillery. For
extraordinary heroism in action near la Trinite Ferme, France, July 14-15, 1918. During the entire
night of July 14-15 and throughout the following day he was continually exposed
to high explosives and gas shells in caring for the wounded, even after he had
been painfully wounded by the fragment of a shell. Residence at appointment :
42 Dwight Street,
New Haven, Conn. (New Haven
Co.)
Eric
s. Olsen,
sergeant,
Company F, 102d Infantry. He was a member of a working party on the night of
February 28, 1918,
well out in front of the advance post. His party encountered a violent barrage
of the enemy which protected enemy assault troops. He helped to fight off the
German troops, and walked back and forth twice under the enemy's and our own
barrage to collect his men. When he heard that his lieutenant was in trouble, he
walked back again to his rescue, where the barrage had at first overtaken him.
Residence at enlistment : 472 East
Street, New Britain, Conn. (Hartford
Co.)
*John T. Owens, second
lieutenant, 315th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action near Vendun, France, November 4, 1918. After locating three
machine-gun positions. Lient. Owens put one of them out of action with an
automatic rifle by killing the gunners and forcing the carriers to abandon the
gun. He was killed by machine-gun fire while reorganizing his company after a
local counterattack. Emergency address: Mrs. Julia Owens, mother, 71 Laurel Street, Hartford, Conn. Residence at appointment: 71 Laurel Street, Hartford, Conn. (Hartford
Co.)
Tony
Paradiso,
private,
Company D, 102d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action at Epieds, France, July 23, 1918. Fighting with rare
courage at Epieds, he bayoneted several Germans, and then, discovering two
machine- gunners in a tree, he crept through the wheat fields alone and killed
them. Later he made several trips from Epieds to a dressing station in the
woods, traversing a road under constant shell and machine-gun fire. Residence at
enlistment: Norwalk,
Conn. (Fairfield
Co.)
Richard
G. Plumley,
captain,
39th Infantry, 4th Division. For extraordinary heroism in action near the Bois
de Septsarges, France, September 27 to October 10,1918. On duty as
regimental adjutant, Capt. Plumley left a place of safety, and going
forward under heavy fire assisted in reforming the assault battalion, which had
lost most of its officers and was becoming disorganized. During the following
days he repeatedly crossed areas which had been subjected to heavy gas
bombardments, and as a result became almost blind and greatly weakened by gas
poisoning. He refused to be evacuated, however, and remained on duty throughout
the night, rendering valuable assistance to the regimental commander, who had
just taken command. Residence at appointment : 47 Freeman Street, Hartford, Conn. (Hartford
Co.)
Herbert
Ratenburg,
sergeant,
Sanitary Detachment, 101st Machine Gun Battalion. For extraordinary heroism in
action north of Chateau-Thiemy, France, July 22, 1918. Although wounded in
three places by machine-gun bullets, he followed the attack and continued his
duty, thereby inspiring his comrades. Residence at enlistment: 16 East Turnpike Street, South
Manchester, Conn. (Hartford
Co.)
Eugene
B. Reed,
pharmacist's
mate, second class, United States Navy, attached to 5th Regiment, United States Marine Corps. For
extraordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne, France, October 4, 1918. During a
bombardment he four times crossed an area heavily shelled and subjected to machine-gun fire to render assistance to his comrades. Residence at
enlistment: 50 Davis
Street, Danbury, Conn. (Fairfield
Co.)
Henry
A. Riecke,
first
lieutenant, 102d Infantry, 26th Division. For extraordinary heroism In notion
near Bouresches,
France, July 20, 1918. When the
advance of his company was temporarily held up by machine-gun fire in front of
Bouresches he went ahead alone and, although hit three times by machine-gun
bullets, he continued to urge his men forward, and by his example of
fearlessness and grit inspired them to successful attack. Residence at
appointment: Meriden,
Conn. (New Haven
Co.)
Charles
A. Robbins,
first
sergeant, Company D, 311th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action near
Bois de Grand Fontaine, France, September 26. 1918. Although
severely wounded, he continued to advance with the company until the objective
was reached, and then returned to the rear only when ordered to do so by his
commanding officer. He then assisted in the removal of the wounded to a dressing
station.
Philip
Roberge,
private.
Company D, 103d Machine Gun Battalion. For extraordinary heroism in action near Belleau, France, July 18, 1918. He showed absolute
disregard of personal danger while acting as litter bearer, bringing in wounded
from his own and other companies under heavy machine-gun and artillery fire.
While carrying a stretcher, which bore a wounded soldier, he received a wound
which put out one of his eyes, yet he continued until the wounded man had been
taken to the dressing station. Residence at enlistment: 30 Dyer Street, Danielson, Conn. (Windham
Co.)
James
H. Roberts
(Army
serial No. 567195), sergeant, Company K, 39th Infantry, 4th Division.
For extraordinary heroism in action near Montfaucon. France,
September 20 to 28,
1918. Sergt. Roberts displayed marked courage and
self-sacrifice, when, after being wounded in the arm, he refused to leave the
battle field and continued to perform his duties as platoon sergeant until he
was wounded in the knee two days later and had to he carried from the field.
Residence at enlistment: 13 Warren
Street. South Manchester, Conn. (Hartford
Co.)
*Robert
M Ryans,
sergeant.
Company A. 102d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action at Marcheville,
France, September 26, 1918. He was in command of a platoon
advancing under heavy artillery bombardment, machine-gun and rifle fire. Though
severely wounded, he continued to lead his platoon, pushing on with his men
until he was killed. Emergency address: Mrs. R. Ryans, mother. 218 Lexington Avenue, East
Boston, Mass. Residence at enlistment: Hartford, Conn. (Hartford
Co.)
Earl
It. Sanderson,
corporal.
Company F, 102d Infantry. He was a
member of a working party on the night of February 28, 1918, well out in front of the
advance post. The party encountered a violent barrage of the enemy, which
protected enemy assault troops. He helped to fight oft the German troops and
walked back and forth under the enemy's and our own barrage to collect his men.
When he heard his lieutenant was in trouble he walked again to his rescue where
the barrage had at first overtaken him. Residence at enlistment: 36
High Street, New Haven,
Conn. (New Haven
Co.)
Charles
T. Sency,
captain,
28th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Ploisy, south of Soissons, France, July 19, 1918. He displayed inspiring
courage and leadership under heavy fire during the capture of Ploisy and while
reorganizing units and repelling a counterattack. Address: Care of The Adjutant
General of the Army, Washington. D. C. Entered military service from Connecticut.
Erwin
E. Shepard,
private, first class, Company C, 2d
Engineers. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Medeah
Farm, France, October 9, 1918. Crawling forward
under heavy machine-gun fire, he assisted in bringing a wounded comrade to
safety. Residence at enlistment: 16
Crown Street, Waterbury, Conn. (New Haven
Co.)
Edward
H. Smallyon,
private,
Machine Gun Company, 3oth Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action near
Mezy, France, July 15, 1918. Given a message to send
by buzzer, he found that all his wires had been destroyed. He immediately
started through the bombardment and safely delivered the message, although
nearly surrounded by the enemy. Residence at enlistment: 83 Seymour Street, Hartford, Conn. (Hartford
Co.)
Thomas
J. Smith,
corporal.
Company II, 9th Infantry. On June 6, 1918, near Chatean-Thierry, after having
been severely wounded, be remained with his platoon, encouraging and urging on
men in the absence of their platoon sergeant, who had been killed. Residence at
enlistment: 26 Smith
Street, New Britain, Conn. (Hartford
Co.)
*Charles Timm, corporal.
Company G, 102d Infantry. For
extraordinary heroism in action near Crepion, France, October 23, 1918. Corpl. Timm,
with the assistance of one other soldier, captured three enemy machine guns
and their crews which had held up the advance of his company. He was later
killed in action in the Bois de la Reine. Emergency address : Care of Ansonia
Aerie Eagles No. 1996. Ansonia, Conn.
Residence at enlistment: Care of Ansonia Aerie Eagles No. 1996, Ansonia, Conn.
(New Haven
Co.)
Jeremiah
Tryon,
private.
Company C, 102d Infantry. He displayed unusual daring and courage during the
Seicheprey engagement on the morning of April 20, 1918, when, under heavy artillery fire, he
climbed out of his trench in the front line onto the top and killed a sniper,
who was pouring a destructive fire into our trenches. Residence at enlistment:
Saybrook, Conn. (New London
Co.)
Julius
I Twiss,
sergeant,
Headquarters Company, 102d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action at
Marchevllle,
France, September 26, 1918. During
the counterattack on Marcheville he became separarted from his command. Under
terrific artillery and machine-gun fire he voluntarily gathered together a few
scattered men and organized a point of defense, showing coolness, bravery, and
judgment which materially assisted in the success of the counterattack.
Residence at enlistment: 27
Whitmore Street. Hartford, Conn. (Hartford
Co.)
Anthony
if. Wallace
(Army
serial No. 2383465), corporal, Company E, 60th. Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Cunel, France, October 14, 1918. After his company
had been held up by terrific machine-gun fire, while advancing on Cunel, Corpl. Wallace, then private, with
another soldier, went forward in face of the annihilating fire and by flanking
the strong point succeeded in capturing three prisoners and two guns. Residence
at enlistment: 16 Jetland
Place, Bridgeport.
Conn. (Fairfield
Co.)
James
Walsh,
sergeant.
Company A, 102d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action September 20, 1918, near
Marcheville,
France. He
displayed remarkable coolness, courage, and devotion to duty under terrific
shell and machine-gun fire. When surrounded by the enemy he organized men near
him, collected the wounded, and brought them to safety. He was himself wounded
but remained in action until his company was relieved, several hours later.
Residence at enlistment: 27
Lafayette Street, Hartford. Conn. (Hartford
Co.)
Leonard
H.F. Wessel,
private.
Company K, 114th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action near Verdun, France, October 12-14, 1918. He performed his
duties as a runner under heavy shell fire for three days and nights without
rest, and when the relay stations between the battalion and regimental posts of
command had been wiped out he continued to carry messages the entire distances between the two posts. Residence at enlistment:
137 Quaker Lane,
West Hartford, Conn. (Hartford
Co.)
Stephen
J. Weston,
sergeant,
Company I, 47th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action near Bois de Brieulles, France, September 28, 1918. Sergt. Weston
charged an enemy machine gun which was inflicting heavy losses upon our
troops and delaying the advance. He wounded the gunner and captured the gun,
thereby enabling our advance to continue. Residence at enlistment: 533 Baldwin Street, Waterbury, Conn. (New Haven
Co.)
Herbert
S. Whedon,
sergeant,
Company B, 102d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action at Marcheville, France, September 26, 1918. During an
intermittent barrage, lasting for two hours, he placed his men in the best
shelter available, but himself remained in observation, refusing to take cover
from terrific artillery fire. He was twice buried by exploding shells while
securing wounded. Residence at enlistment: Madison, Conn. (New Haven
Co.)
Mr. Thomas
Whiteside Wilbur, secretary, Y. M. C. A., attached to 6th Machine
Gun Battalion, United States Marine Corps. For extraordinary heroism in action
near Jaulny. France, September 13-15, 1918. Declining to
remain in the rear, Mr. Wilbur attached himself to the medical
department, rendering first aid and bringing in wounded, serving at all times in
a most valuable manner. He disregarded an order to return to the rear when it
seemed that the enemy would launch a counterattack, but remained with the
wounded until all were safely evacuated. Address: 24 Franklin Square, New Britain, Conn. (Hartford
Co.)
Irving
Woolf,
private,
Company I, 308th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action near Revillon, France, September 10, 1918. Volunteering to
serve on a patrol for the purpose of capturing prisoners, Pvt. Woolf
crawled forward to a sentry post 25 yards from the enemy lines. Overpowering
two sentries, he started back under a heavy barrage of rifle grenades and rifle
fire, and ignoring his great danger, he successfully delivered his prisoners to
the battalion commander. Residence at enlistment: 71 Fenwick Street, Hartford, Conn. (Hartford
Co.)
* Edward M.
Young, second lieutenant, 178th Infantry Brigade, 89th Division.
For extraordinary heroism in action near Beaufort, France, November 8, 1918. While under
unusually heavy shell fire, he was severely wounded and, at the same time, 15 of his men were also wounded. He
refused to be moved until his men had received attention and, after the arrival
of ambulances and litter- bearers, he still insisted that the men be moved to
the first-aid station before allowing himself to be taken. Shortly after he
arrived at the station for treatment he died. Emergency address: Mrs. William E.
Young, mother, 139 Ashley Street, Hartford, Conn. Residence at appointment:
139 Ashley Street,
Hartford, Conn. (Hartford
Co.)
Source: Soldiers of
the Great War Vol. I
Contributed & transcribed by Tammy
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Awards
of Distinguished Service Cross
