Allegheny County, Pennsylvania Congressional Medal of Honor

Allegheny County World War I

Awards of Distinguished Service Cross Medal

"A" through "N" Surnames

"P" through "W" Surnames
(No Surnames for soldiers starting with O, and X through Z listed.)

US Army
First Awarded in 1918

US Air Force
First Awarded in 1962
Last Awarded 2006

US Navy
First Awarded in 1917

+ Indicates Posthumous Award

John Pamaranski, corporal, Company H. 320th Infantry. Fop extraordinary heroism in action near Bols des Ogons, France, October 10, 1918. When his platoon was held up by an enemy machine gun, which had caused many casualties in the platoon, Corpl. Jamaranski advanced to within bombing distance of the gun, killed one, and captured two of the enemy, together with the machine gun. Residence at enlistment: 2906 Mulberry Street, Pittsburgh, Pa.

+Alfred B. Patterson, jr., first lieutenant, Air Service, pilot, 93d Aero Squadron. For extraordinary heroism in action In the region of Moiry, France, September 29, 1918. While on a patrol with two other machines, he attacked an enemy formation of seven planes (Fokker type) that were protecting a biplace plane. They destroyed the biplace and four of the Fokkers, forcing the remaining three to retire.
A bronze oak leaf, for extraordinary heroism in action in the region of Moiry, France, October 23, 1918. He led a formation for the purpose of protecting our bombing planes, the accompanying planes being obliged to return, due to engine trouble. Desplte this fact, Lieut. Patterson proceeded on the mission alone. He sighted an enemy patrol of nine machines (Fokker type) and attacked them,
driving one down. Emergency address: A. B. Patterson, father, 438 Franklin Avenue, Wilkinsburg, Pa. Residence at appointment: 438 Franklin Avenue, Wilklnsburg, Pa.

Ingvald O. Pederson, private, Headquarters Company, 7th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action near Fossoy, France. July 14-15, 1918. He volunteered and carried a message over a heavily shelled route, and although wounded in the execution of this task, he accomplished the mission. Residence at enlistment: Hotel Anderson, Pittsburgh, Pa.

Ernest E. Potter (Army serial No. 556150), first sergeant. Company D, 39th Infantry, 4th Division. For extraordinary heroism in action near St. Thibaut, France, August 7, 1918. When all the officers of his company had become asualties and the morale of the men was sinking, Sergt Potter assumed command, and after reorganizing the company, successfully led it in repelling several vicious hostile counterattacks. During the action he was wounded in the shoulder, but ho refused to go to the rear until he was ordered to do so by the fficer sent to relieve him. Residence at enlistment: Pittsburgh, Pa.

Benjamin Prager (Army serial No. 1244151), sergeant. Company E, 111th nfantry. For extraordinary heroism in action near Flsmcs, France, August 11, 1918. On his own initiative and under heavy fire, he led an automatlc-rifle squad to a house far in advance of our lines, and, by purposely exposing himself at a window, drew fire from an enemy machine guu, thus disclosing its position and enabling its squad to destroy it. After being wounded he refused to bo evacuated until he had visited another portiou of the line and assured himself that the position was well consolidated. Residence at enlistment: 248 Southern Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pa.

Clements R. Pulono (Army serial No. 2469867), private, Company C, 319th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action near Cunel, France, October 11, 1918. Seeing the enemy mounting a gun, which, when operated, would sweep his platoon at close range. Pvt. Pulono shot the gunner just as he was about to open fire. Ho also shot another German who attempted to fire the gun, after
which he charged the position and captured the remainder of the crew. Residence nt enlistment: 250 Addison Street. Pittsburgh, Pa.

+William C. Rock, second lieutenant, 301st Battalion, Tank Corps. For extraordinary heroism in action near Molain, France, October 17, 1918. Lieut. Rock was in charge of a tank when it was struck by three shells from a German trench mortar, which set lire to the tank and knocked the track off.
He assisted in extricating the wounded men from the tank and carrying them to the only available cover. In attempting to put an enemy machine gun out of action with his pistol he was killed. Emergency address: Mrs. William D. Rock, mother, 1933 Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia. Pa. Residence at appointment: 5600 Center Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pa.

Raymond G. Rowbottom, corporal, Company K, 111th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action near Fismette, France, August 12. 1918. With an automatic rifle team, he occupied a house in an advanced positioin west of Fismette, on the night of August 12, the loss of which would have jeopardized his company's position and hindered the military orations then taking place. The enemy shot a flare into the house, setting fire to it, but Corpl. Rowbottom and a companion, under machine-gun and sniper fire in a brilliantly lighted room, extinguished the flames. Residence at enlistment: 630 Center Street, Avalon, P'ittsburgh, Pa.

Ignacio Scialabba, corporal, Company K. 319th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action near Imecourt, France, November 1, 1918. He crawled 300 yards alone, outflanked a machine gun, killed four, and captured three of the crew. Although wounded by a shell fragment, he refused to go to the rear. Residence at enlistment: 134 John Street, Mount Oliver, Pa.

William Shane (Army serial No. 1245145), corporal, Company I, 111th Infantry.
For extraordinary heroism in action near le Chene Tondu, France, October 1, 1918. Seeing the commanding officer of an adjacent unit fall from a wound, Corpl. Shane left his place of safety and made his way through the continuous rain of machine-gun bullets to the side of the wounded officer. After a severe struggle he managed to drag him to a place of safety. Residence at enlistment: 631 1/2 Herron Avenue. Pittsburgh, Pa.

John H. Shenkel, first lieutenant, 111th Infantry, 28th Division. For extraor-dinary heroism in action near Chateau-Thierry, France, July 1, 1918. Lieut. Shenkel displayed marked bravery when with a number of others he volunteered to assist the French in retaking Hill 204. Finding himself with but seven men, completely surrounded by the enemy, he led his detachment in fighting their way out with rifle butts and bayonets, himself killing a German officer with his pistol. Residence at appointment: 900 Grand View Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pa.

+Jens L. Stevenson, corporal. Company F, 319th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action October 8. 1918. nenr Cunel, France. He voluntarily left shelter and crawled in the open under heavy machine-gun fire to the aid of a wounded soldier. While trying to dress the latter's injuries he was killed by a machine-gun bullet. Emergency address: John O. Stevenson, father, Raymond, Alberta. Canada. Residence at enlistment: 120 Charles Street. Pittsburgh, Pa.

Clarence L. Stewart, private. Company B, 7th Machine Gun Battalion. For extraordinary heroism In action at Chateau-Thierry, France. May 31 to June 4, 1918. As a motorcycle rider he worked steadily for 24 hours without rest. He was struck by shrapnel, which wounded him in the neck, back, and in both Iegs, but he continued on duty in spite of these injuries. Residence at enlistment: R. F. D. No. 1, Verona, Pa.

John W. Thompson, first sergeant, Company G, 111th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action near Le Grande Savart, west of Fismette, France. August 10, 1918. He showed remarkable bravery and disregard of personal danger when with two other soldiers he attacked a German machine gun, killed the crew, and then with deadly effect turned the gun upon other machine guns and hostile infantry which were in position near by. The crews of all the other German machine guns wore killed, 10 machine guns were captured, and the way cleared for the further advance of the American forces. Residence at enlistment: 6210 Huntress Street, Pittsburgh, Pa.

+Andrew F. Vogel, sergeant, Company C, 320th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action near Bois des Ogons, France, Oclober 10, 1918. Crawling on his hands and knees from a place of safety, Sergt. Yogel went to the aid of a wounded comrade, exposed to intense machine-gun fire during the entire exploit. He successfully accomplished his task, but during a later artillery attack he was instantly killed. Emergency address: Mrs. Joseph Kenny, sister. 1018 Roland Street. Pittsburgh, Pa. Residence at enlistment: 1618 Roland Street,
Pittsburgh, Pa.

Fabian W. Wright (Army serial No. 544384), sergeant. Headquarters Company, 80th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action near Crezancy, France. July 15, 1918. Under constant high-explosive and shrapnel fire, he remained exposed for 10 hours, observing the movements of the enemy, obtaining information of the utmost value. Residence at enlistment: 6104 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pa.

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