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+ Russell K. Bourne, corporal, Battery C. 103d Field Artillery. For extraordinary heroism in action near Samogneux, France, October 24, 1918. After his piece had received two direct hits he refused to seek safety, and helped to carry a wounded comrade across a terrifically shelled area. While In the performance of this task he was instantly killed. Emergency address; Howard P. Bourne, father,3 De Foe Place, Providence, R. I. Residence at enlistment: Manville, R. I.

+ Joshua K. Broadhead, sergeant, Battery A. 103d Field Artillery. He displayed exceptional bravery and devotion to duty during the action of April 20, 1918, when, although wounded early In the engagement, he refused to leave his section, remaining on duty and keeping his gun in action until killed later In the day. Emergency address: Firth Broadhead, father, 27 Maude Street, Providence. R. I. Residence at enlistment: 27 Maude Street, Providence, R. I.

Andrew W. Capwell (Army serial No. 110387), private, Company C, 103d Machine Gun Battalion, 20th Division. For extraordinary heroism in action in the Bois de Ia Brigade de Marines (Bois de Belleau), France, July 10, 1918. Pvt. Capwell made 19 trips from the wood across a field swept by heavy machine-gun fire, carrying to shelter 18 soldiers and 1 officer who had been wounded. He himself was wounded next morning by a shell-shocked soldier whom he was trying to aid. Residence at enlistment: 510 Power Road, Pawtucket, R, I.

+ John Connors, corporal, Company H, 38th Infantry. On the river bank, near Chateau-Thierry, France, July 15, 1918, he commanded a squad that kept two machine guns In operation to prevent Germans landing until all In the group were killed. He was the last to fall, being shot as he was in the act of throwing a hand grenade into a boat filled with the enemy. Emergency address: John Conners, father, 154 Water Street, Pawtucket, R. I. Residence at enlistment: 154 Water Street, Pawtucket, R. I.

+ Rowland S. Dodge, second lieutenant, 101st Infantry. For extraordinary heroism In action near Verdun, France, October 24-25, 1918. Learning of the proposed advance In which his company was to participate, although sick In a hospital, Lieut. Dodge secured his release and Joined his command. He was at all times In advance of his front line, reconnoitering the ground, thereby facilitating the advance. Leading a counterattack, he was killed by rifle fire. Emergency address: Mrs. Alton Rankine, sister, 1182 Mineral Springs Avenue, Pawtucket, R. I. Residence at appointment: 1182 Mineral Springs Avenue, Pawtucket, R. I.

Edward Donnelly, first sergeant, Company G, 20th Infantry. As liaison sergeant he showed conspicuous bravery and good judgment at Soissons, France, July 19, 1918, when the loss of his captain threatened the success of the company's operations. He maintained communication and went forward on four attacks under heavy fire. Residence at enlistment: 149 Point Street, Providence. R. I.

George R. Fratus (Army serial No. 2885733), private, Company F, 61st Infantry, 5th Division. For extraordinary heroism In notion at Alncrevllle, France, November 1, 1918. When telephone communications had been cut off Pvt. Fratus volunteered to carry messages to the battalion commander. Though he was wounded in passing through an intense artillery barrage, he succeeded in delivering the messages. Residence at enlistment: 74 Wickendon Street, Providence, R. I.

James A. Greene, corporal, Company F, 26th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism In action near Cantigny, France, June 7, 1918. While In charge of an output he was attacked by a patrol of 12 Germans and held his ground single-handed after the other members of the outpost were either killed or wounded. He Inflicted heavy casualties on the enemy patrol, repulsing It, and then held his post untfl relief came. Residence at enlistment: 333 Plainfield Street, Providence, R. I.

Thomas J. Hickey, private, Battery C, 101st Field Artillery. For extraordinary heroism in action near Samogneux, France. October 24, 1918. After his piece had received two direct hits and he was the only man left uninjured in his squad, he refused to seek shelter and assisted in the evacuation of the wounded. During a terrific shelling he made two trips to the aid station with a litter. Residence at enlistment: 804 Westminster Street, Providence, R. I.

Harold R. Johnson, sergeant, Headquarters Detachment, 102d Field Artillery. For exceptional bravery and devotion to duty on April 20, 1918, when, although wounded In the arm and leg, he continued, while under heavy shell fire, to repair the telephone lines, and succeeded In reestablishing coimmunication. Residence at enlistment: 170 Reynolds Avenue, Providence. R. I.

Norman D. MacLeod, captain, 103d Field Artillery. For extraordinary heroism In action at Marchevlle, France, September 20, 1918. While acting as artillery liaison officer he displayed remarkable courage and judgment under terrific artillery and machine-gun fire. In addition to his duties as liaison officer he volunteered and took personal command of a detachment of Infantrymen who were without officers, and by his personal bravery and resourcefulness successfully withstood a violent counterattack by the enemy. Residence at appointment: 290 Irving Avenue, Provideuce, R. I.

David Nadeau, first sergeant, Company P, 38th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism In action near Mezy, France, July 15-19, 1918. Sergt. Nadrau remained on duty throughout the Battle of the Marne, July15-19, although seriously wouuded, and rendered valuable assistance In sustaining the morale and managing the troops In the line. Residence at enlistment: Woonsocket, R. I.

Herbert W. Nelson, (Army serial No. 1896562), private, first class, Company C, 320th Machine Gun Battalion. For extraordinary heroism in action near Xon Hill, France, September 13, 1918. In the face of heavy machine-gun and shell fire, he went ahead of his own lines and, with the aid of another soldier, carried back a wounded infantryman, who had fallen far in advance of our lines while on a patrol. Pvt. Nelson displayed marked personal bravery and coolness under fire. Residence at enlistment: 1162 North Main Street, Providence, R. I.

John W. Norton (Army serial No. 5570S0), sergeant. Company I, 39th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action near St, Thibault, France, August 6, 1918. While leading his platoon toward the Vesle River, Sergt. Norton encountered extreme machine-gun fire. Exposing himself to determine the exact location from which this fire was being made, he was seriously wounded, but he continued to direct the fire of his men, even after he was no longer able to move with them. His action greatly aided his platoon to advance and Join the remainder of the company. Residence at enlistment: 105 Darling Street, Central Falls, R. I.

John T. Preston, jr., sergeant, 2d Field Signal Battalion, Attached to headquarters of 1st Division as dispatch rider during the operations of Berzy-le-Sec, France, July 18-21, 1918, he courageously and unhesitatingly passed through areas under steady artillery bombardment to carry messages whose delivery was of vital necessity to the success of the attack. Residence at enlistment: Manville, R. I.

John I. Rancourt, first lieutenant, 103d Field Artillery, observer, 88th Aero Squadron; Richard C. M. Page, first lieutenant, pilot, 88th Aero Squadron, Air Service. For extraordinary heroism In action near Fismes, France, August 9, 1918. These officers were detailed to fly without escort on a visual reconnaissance over the enemy's lines. They were attacked by six enemy battle planes 1,800 meters over Fismes. The Americans unhesatatingly fought this superior number of the enemy. Lieut. Rancourt was three times seriously wounded In the legs above the knees; yet be continued to operate his machine gun and shot down one of the enemy planes. In spite of the fact that his elevator controls on one side had been shot away, Lieut. Page skillfully maneuvered the plane throughout the combat and piloted It safely back to his airdrome. Residence at appointment: 1271 North Main Street, Providence, R. I.

+ Earl R. Siner (Army serial No. 1756625), private, first class, Company G, 310th Infantry, 78th Division. For extraordinary heroism in action near Thiaucourt, France, September 26, 1918. While his company was on outpost duty Pvt. Siner crawled out from a trench, under heavy enemy fire, to rescue a wounded comrade und was Instantly killed by a bursting shell Just as he had reached the wounded man. Emergency address: Mrs. Lillie C. Siner, mother, 64 Main Street, Pawtucket, R. I. Residence at enlistment: 64 Main Street, Pawtucket, R. I.

John H. Zimmer, private. Company 7th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism In action near Fossoy, France, July 15, 1918. Acting as runner, he made repeated trips through the heavy enemy bombardment of July 15, and, after being wounded on a mission, he accomplished his task before receiving medical attention. Residence at enlistment: 127 Plainfield Street, Providence, R. I.

Source: Congressional Medal of Honor, The Distinguished Service Cross, and The Distinguished Service Medal, by War Department, 1919, Transcribed by C. Anthony

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