Marine Corps

ADAMS, JAMES P.
First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
78th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 3, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James P. Adams, First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 78th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Blanc Mont Ridge, France, October 3, 1918. Voluntarily leading four soldiers through a heavy barrage, Lieutenant Adams attacked and killed a machine-gun crew, which was enfilading his company first line. His willingness, fearlessness, and great courage made possible the cleaning out of many more machine guns, which were holding up the advance of his company.
General Orders No. 35, W.D., 1919
Born: at North Augusta, South Carolina
Home Town: North Augusta, South Carolina
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

*ALEXANDER, MEARL CHARLES
Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps
Headquarters Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Mearl Charles Alexander, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the Headquarters Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action at Chateau-Thierry, France, June 6, 1918. Killed in action, Corporal Alexander gave the supreme proof of that extraordinary heroism which will serve as an example to hitherto untried troops.
General Orders No. 110, W.D., 1918
Born: at Cleveland, Ohio
Home Town: Birmingham, Alabama
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

ALSUP, JULIAN W.
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
78th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 3, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Julian W. Alsup, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 78th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action at Blanc Mont, France, October 3, 1918. When the advance of their Company was held up by enfilading fire from a hostile machine-gun nest, Private Alsup, with three other soldiers, volunteered and made a flank attack on the nest with bombs and rifles, killing three members of the crew and capturing twenty-five others, together with three machine guns.
General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919
Born: at Nashville, Tennessee
Home Town: Nashville, Tennessee
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

ANDERSON, CARTER LEONARD
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
76th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 3, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Carter Leonard Anderson, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 76th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near St. Etienne, France, October 3, 1918. After his platoon had been halted by enemy machine-gun fire, Private Anderson exposed himself to heavy enemy fire to attack the enemy position. In spite of the enemy fire, he advanced and with his automatic rifle, delivered an effective fire on the enemy. He was later severely wounded while defending his position against an enemy counter-attack.
General Orders No. No. 53, W.D., 1920
Born: at Cleveland, Ohio
Home Town: Cleveland, Ohio
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

*ASELTON, ERNEST K.
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
76th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 8, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Ernest K. Aselton, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 76th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near St. Etienne, France, October 8, 1918. Private Aselton volunteered and, under extremely heavy shell and machine-gun fire, established liaison for his company, bringing reinforcements to the line at a critical time, and thereby' assisting materially in repelling a hostile counterattack. He was killed later during this attack.
General Orders 70, W.D., 1919
Born: at Portland, Michigan
Home Town: St. Paul, Minnesota
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

*AUER, CHARLES
Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps
20th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles Auer, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 20th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action at Chateau-Thierry, France, June 6, 1918. Killed in action, Corporal Auer gave the supreme proof of that extraordinary heroism which will serve as an example to hitherto untried troops.
General Orders No. 110, W.D., 1918
Born: at Willamina, Oregon
Home Town: Bandon, Oregon
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

*AXTON, ANDREW KRAMER
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
Company I, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Andrew Kramer Axton, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the Company I, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action in the Bois-de-Belleau, France, June 6, 1918. Private Axton was conspicuous for his bravery and coolness in advancing with an automatic rifle on a strongly defended machine-gun position. He was killed in the performance of his duty.
General Orders No. 126, W.D., 1918
Born: at Uniontown, Pennsylvania
Home Town: West Brownsville, Pennsylvania
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

BAKER, HARRY I.
Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps
66th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 4, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Harry I. Baker, Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 66th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near St. Etienne, France, October 4, 1918. Sergeant Baker disregarded his own safety by going out under a heavy shell and machine-gun fire to carry a wounded comrade to a place of safety.
General Orders No. 35, W.D., 1919
Born: at Mobile, Alabama
Home Town: Denver, Colorado
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

BAKER, JOSEPH M.
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
67th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Joseph M. Baker, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 67th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action at Belleau Wood, France, June 6, 1918. When his platoon was suffering casualties from the fire from a hidden machine-gun, Private Baker exposed himself to heavy fire to take up a position on the flank of the enemy gun. He attacked and killed the gunner by rifle fire and then rushed the gun, killing the crew with his bayonet.
General Orders 60, W.D., 1920
Born: at Logansport, Indiana
Home Town: Logansport, Indiana
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

BALD, EDWARD
Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps
6th Machine-Gun Battalion, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 2 - 10, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edward Bald, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 6th Machine-Gun Battalion, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Somme-Py, France, October 2 - 10, 1918. Corporal Bald maneuvered his machine-gun squad independently of the platoon, going forward under intense enemy machine-gun and artillery fire and concentration of gas. On one occasion he led his squad regardless of personal danger, in the rear of the German positions, and laid down a flanking fire against a portion of the enemy line, facilitating its capture, together with a number of the enemy.
General Orders No. 21, W.D., 1919
Born: at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Camden, New Jersey
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

BALLARD, EDWIN L.
Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
Supply Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 7 - 8, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edwin L. Ballard, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the Supply Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Bouresches, France, June 7 - 8, 1918. Quartermaster Clerk Ballard volunteered and made repeated trips in a truck over a road swept by heavy artillery and machine-gun fire, in plain view of the enemy observation balloons, to deliver ammunition and rations into the town of Bouresches, France, thereby relieving a critical situation.
Decorations U.S. Army, Supplement II, 1939
Born: at Griffin, Georgia
Home Town: Hyannis, Massachusetts

BARCSYKOWSKI, FRANK JOHN
(First Award)
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
55th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 11, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Frank John Barcsykowski, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 55th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action in the Bois-de-Belleau, France, June 11, 1918. When all the other members of their group had been killed or wounded by fire from an enemy machine gun, Private Barcsykowski and another soldier charged this gun and killed the entire crew.
General Orders 71, W.D., 1919
Born: at Buffalo, New York
Home Town: Buffalo, New York
Other Award: Navy Cross (WWI), Distinguished Service Cross w/OLC (WWI)

BARCSYKOWSKI, FRANK JOHN
(Second Award)
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
55th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 19, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Frank John Barcsykowski, 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 Vierzy, France, July 19, 1918. Private Barcsykowski displayed exceptional bravery in charging three machine-guns with the aid of a small detachment of his comrades, killing the crews and capturing the guns which were immediately turned on the Germans, thereby opening the line of the advance of his company, which had been held up by the enemy's fire.
General Orders 71, W.D., 1919
Born: at Buffalo, New York
Home Town: Buffalo, New York
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action), Distinguished Service Cross (WWI)

BARNHART, FRANK A.
Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps
Headquarters Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 4, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Frank A. Barnhart, Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the Headquarters Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Somme-Py, France, October 4, 1918. Sergeant Barnhart several times left his trench and helped to carry wounded soldiers from the field through machine-gun and artillery fire.
General Orders No. 46, W.D., 1919
Born: at Karns City, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Barberton, Ohio
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

*BARRON, WILLIAM LAWRENCE
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
16th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 23, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William Lawrence Barron, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 16th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Chateau-Thierry, France, June 23, 1918. After making several successful journeys over an area swept by artillery, machine gun, and rifle fire, in his capacity as runner, Private Barron was caught in a heavy barrage and seriously wounded. By a superhuman effort he made his way to his objective, and, after being dragged into safety, insisted on personally delivering his message. He then fell exhausted from loss of blood.
General Orders No. 44, W.D., 1919
Born: at North Tonawanda, New York
Home Town: North Tonawanda, New York
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

BARROWS, ALBERT EDWARD
(First Award)
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
55th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 11, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Albert Edward Barrows, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 55th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action in the Bois-de-Belleau, France, June 11, 1918. After the remainder of their group had become casualties from machine-gun fire, Private Barrows and a comrade displayed exceptional courage in charging and killing the crew of the hostile machine gun which had held up the advance.
General Orders No. 126, W.D., 1918
Born: at Lynn, Massachusetts
Home Town: Lynn, Massachusetts
Other Award: Navy Cross (WWI), Distinguished Service Cross w/OLC (WWI)

BARROWS, ALBERT EDWARD
(Second Award)
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
55th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 19, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Albert Edward Barrows, 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 Vierzy, France, July 19, 1918. Private Barrows displayed exceptional bravery in charging three machine guns with the aid of a small detachment of his comrades, killing the crews and capturing the guns, which were immediately turned on the Germans, thereby opening the line for the advance of his company, which had been held up by the enemy's fire.
General Orders No. 126, W.D., 1918
Born: at Lynn, Massachusetts
Home Town: Lynn, Massachusetts
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action), Distinguished Service Cross (WWI)

BASTON, ALBERT P.
First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Albert P. Baston, First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Chateau-Thierry, France. Although shot in both legs while leading his platoon through the woods at Hill 142, near Chateau-Thierry, France, on June 6, 1918, Lieutenant Baston refused treatment until he had personally assured himself that every man in his platoon was under cover and in good firing position.
General Orders 99, W.D., 1919
Born: at St. Louis Park, Minnesota
Home Town: St. Louis Park, Minnesota
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

BEARSS, HIRAM IDDINGS
Colonel, U.S. Marine Corps
102d Infantry (Attached), 26th Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 26, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Hiram Iddings Bearss, Colonel, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while attached to the 102d Infantry (Army), 26th Division, A.E.F. in action at Marcheville and Riaville, France, September 26, 1918. Colonel Bearss' indomitable courage and leadership led to the complete success of the attack by two battalions of his regiment on Marcheville and Riaville. During the attacks these two towns changed hands four times, finally remaining in our possession until the troops were ordered to withdraw. Under terrific machine-gun and artillery fire, Colonel Bearss was the first to enter Marcheville, where he directed operations. Later, upon finding his party completely surrounded, he personally assisted in fighting the enemy off with pistol and hand grenades.
General Orders No. 143, W.D., 1918
Born: 4/13/1875 at Peru, Indiana
Home Town: Peru, Indiana
Other Award: Medal of Honor (Philippine Insurrection)

BEAUCHAMP, FELIX
Captain, U.S. Marine Corps
5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 3 - 4, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Felix Beauchamp, Captain, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near St. Etienne, France, October 3 - 4, 1918. Captain Beauchamp took command after his company commander had been evacuated, and despite severe wounds, participated in many engagements, continuing until additional wounds forced his withdrawal from the field.
General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919
Born: at Nashville, Tennessee
Home Town: Sitka, Alaska
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

BEIRD, ROY H.
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
78th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 3, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Roy H. Beird, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 78th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action at Blanc Mont, France, October 3, 1918. When the advance of their company was held up by enfilading fire from a hostile machine-gun nest, Private Beird, with three other soldiers, volunteered and made a flank attack on the nest with bombs and rifles, killing three members of the crew and capturing twenty-five others, together with three machine guns.
General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919
Born: at Bluffs, Illinois
Home Town: Bluffs, Illinois
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

*BELFRY, EARL
Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps
96th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Earl Belfry, Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 96th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action in the capture of Bouresches, France, on June 6, 1918. Sergeant Belfry showed exceptional courage, entering the town after being wounded and taking a leading part in forcing the machine guns of the enemy to evacuate.
General Orders No. 32, W.D., 1919
Born: at Chicago, Illinois
Home Town: New York, New York
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

BELL, JOE
Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps
16th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 23, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Joe Bell, Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 16th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Chateau-Thierry, France, June 23, 1918. After becoming separated from his own platoon, Sergeant Bell attached himself to another platoon of the company, and learning that all the runners who had attempted to carry important messages had been killed or wounded, immediately volunteered and made several trips across an open area subjected to a continuous and intense barrage of artillery and machine-gun fire. Sergeant Bell performed this important mission despite the fact that he was almost exhausted when he joined the platoon.
General Orders No. 35, W.D., 1919
Born: at Jackson, Mississippi
Home Town: Jackson, Mississippi
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

BERNIER, OLIVER D.
Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Oliver D. Bernier, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Chateau-Thierry, France, June 6, 1918. Exposing himself to very heavy concentrated machine-gun and rifle fire, Lieutenant Bernier rushed ahead and broke down a strong wire fence, thereby preventing a delay in his progress and consequent exposure of his men to fire.
General Orders No. 23, W.D., 1919
Born: at Syracuse, New York
Home Town: Syracuse, New York
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

BERNSTEIN, DAVID
Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps
43d Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 5, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to David Bernstein, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 43d Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Blanc Mont, France, October 5, 1918. Learning that a number of wounded soldiers were lying in "No Man's Land," Corporal Bernstein immediately volunteered to help carry them in. He made several trips over an area constantly shelled and subjected to machine-gun and rifle fire.
General Orders No. 46, W.D., 1919
Born: at New York, New York
Home Town: New York, New York
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

BERRY, BENJAMIN S.
Major, U.S. Marine Corps
5th Machine-Gun Battalion, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Benjamin S. Berry, Major, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 5th Machine-Gun Battalion, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action in the Bois-de-Belleau, northwest of Chateau-Thierry, France. Major Berry led his men in a gallant attack across and into the Bois-de-Belleau on the afternoon of June 6, 1918, inspiring them to deeds of valor by his example. When he reached the edge of the woods he fell, severely wounded. Nevertheless he arose and made a final dash of 30 yards across an open field through a storm of bullets, and reached again the first wave of his command, before yielding to exhaustion from his injury.
General Orders 99, W.D., 1919
Born: at Chester, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Chester, Pennsylvania
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

BLAKE, ROBERT
First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Robert Blake, First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Bois-de-Belleau, France, June 6, 1918. When the line was temporarily held up, Lieutenant Blake volunteered and maintained liaison with the 49th Company, continually crossing and re-crossing an open field swept by intense machine-gun fire. Later in the engagement he established liaison with the French unit on the left flank, crossing a wheat field under heavy machine-gun and sniping fire, and returned with valuable information.
General Orders No. 46, W.D., 1919
Born: at Seattle, Washington
Home Town: Berkeley, California
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action), Navy Cross w/Gold Star (2nd Nicaraguan Campaign)

*BLANCHFIELD, JOHN
Captain, U.S. Marine Corps
5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John Blanchfield, Captain, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action at Chateau- Thierry, France, June 6, 1918. Captain Blanchfield demonstrated exceptional ability in organizing his line at Chateau-Thierry and showed heroic leadership in holding it under violent attack. His company successfully repelled two assaults by superior forces, in the second of which he was mortally wounded.
General Orders No. 5, W.D., 1920
Born: at Ireland Home Town: Brooklyn, New York
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

BLEASDALE, VICTOR F.
First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
6th Machine-Gun Battalion, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, 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)

BOGAN, HENRY S.
(First Award)
Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps
78th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 15, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Henry S. Bogan, Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 78th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Thiaucourt, France, on September 15, 1918. Sergeant Bogan led a small detachment in an attack on a machine-gun which was holding up the advance, capturing the gun and five of its crew. Sergeant Bogan then continued the advance, entered the hostile trenches and cleared them for a distance of 150 yards, remaining all day in this advanced position under continuous artillery and machine-gun fire.
General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919
Born: at Franklin, Kentucky
Home Town: Franklin, Kentucky
Other Award: Navy Cross (WWI), Distinguished Service Cross w/OLC (WWI)

BOGAN, HENRY S.
(Second Award)
Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps
78th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 3, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Henry S. Bogan, Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 78th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Blanc Mont, France, October 3, 1918. During the attack on Blanc Mont, Sergeant Bogan, without aid, captured three machine-gun nests, and, after being wounded, took thirty prisoners. He himself escorted these prisoners to the rear rather than have the line weakened by taking men for this duty.
General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919
Born: at Franklin, Kentucky
Home Town: Franklin, Kentucky
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action), Distinguished Service Cross (WWI)

BONDAY, ROBERT
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
45th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 4 - 6, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Robert Bonday, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 45th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near St. Etienne, France, October 4 - 6, 1918. Private Bonday, as a runner, displayed exceptional courage in carrying messages for three days under shell and machine gun fire.
General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919
Born: at Mount Clemmens, Michigan
Home Town: Mount Clemmens, Michigan
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

BONNEVILLE, MARION SPENCER
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
Headquarters Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Marion Spencer Bonneville, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the Headquarters Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Bouresches, France, June 6, 1918. Private Bonneville volunteered and assisted in taking a truck load of ammunition and material into Bouresches, France, over a road swept by artillery and machine-gun fire, thereby relieving a critical situation.
General Orders No. 49, W.D., 1922
Born: at Snow Hill, Maryland
Home Town: Chicago, Illinois

BOONE, RAYMOND W.
Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps
79th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Raymond W. Boone, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 79th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action in the advance on Bouresches, France, June 6, 1918. After receiving three severe wounds Corporal Boone continued in the advance on Bouresches. Having been sent to the rear, he returned close to the advanced lines, where he assisted in bringing in the wounded.
General Orders No. 119, W.D., 1918
Born: at Parsons, Kansas
Home Town: Elsinore, California
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

BOS, LAMBERT
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
78th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 3, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Lambert Bos, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 78th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Blanc Mont Ridge, France, October 3, 1918. Private Bos, with two other volunteers, flanked a machine-gun nest and, after one of his comrades had been wounded, captured fourteen men and two machine guns. Later, he aided in the capture of forty other prisoners in a dugout.
General Orders No. 35, W.D., 1919
Born: at El Paso, Texas
Home Town: Granite, Idaho
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

BOWER, GEORGE
Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
81st Company, 6th Machine-Gun Battalion, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 15, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George Bower, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 81st Company, 6th Machine-Gun Battalion, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Thiaucourt, France, September 15, 1918. Aiding an infantry platoon, which had been forced to withdraw because of heavy machine-gun and artillery fire, Lieutenant Bower, while suffering from severe wounds, kept his guns in position, consolidating his location, and preventing the danger of an enemy counterattack.
General Orders No. 44, W.D., 1919
Born: at Torresdale, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Torresdale, Pennsylvania
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

BRANDON, CLYDE
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
82d Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 3 - 9, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Clyde Brandon, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 82d Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near St. Etienne, France, October 3 - 9, 1918. For six days and nights Private Brandon, a battalion scout, worked unceasingly in supplying his battalion commander with accurate information, repeatedly volunteering for hazardous reconnaissances over fire-swept terrain, penetrating the enemy's lines without hesitation to observe hostile positions, and also establishing liaison under conditions of exceptional difficulty.
General Orders 78, W.D., 1919
Born: at Denver, Colorado
Home Town: Salt Lake City, Utah
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

BRAUTIGAM, GEORGE F.
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
49th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 23, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George F. Brautigam, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 49th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action in the Bois-de-Belleau, France, June 23, 1918. After carrying messages all night under intense artillery fire, Private Brautigam volunteered, with another soldier, and carried a wounded officer through the shell fire to a dressing station one kilometer away.
General Orders 70, W.D., 1919
Born: at Cincinnati, Ohio
Home Town: Cincinnati, Ohio
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

BRIDGFORD, JOHN V.
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
51st Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 11, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John V. Bridgford, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 51st Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action south of Mouzon, France, November 11, 1918. Private Bridgford delivered an important message from his company to regimental headquarters. In the performance of this mission, exposed to heavy machine-gun and artillery fire, and in full view of enemy machine gunners, he swam the Meuse river. In spite of the great danger, he delivered the message as directed.
General Orders No. 27, W.D., 1919
Born: at New York, New York
Home Town: New York, New York
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

BROBERG, CARL J.
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
75th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 9, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Carl J. Broberg, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 75th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near St. Etienne, France, October 9, 1918. When many members of his company had been killed and wounded, Private Broberg went out on to the field under heavy machine-gun fire and administered first aid to several wounded officers and soldiers and carried them to shelter in shell holes.
General Orders No. 44, W.D., 1919
Born: at Aneta, North Dakota
Home Town: Aneta, North Dakota
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

BROOKS, CHARLES W.
Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps
83d Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 8, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles W. Brooks, Corporal, 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. Corporal Brooks displayed great courage and disregard for personal safety in repeatedly going through heavy machine-gun fire with messages.
General Orders No. 110, W.D., 1918
Born: at Wyanet, Illinois
Home Town: Wheaton, Illinois
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

BROOKS, ELBERT E.
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
79th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Elbert E. Brooks, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 79th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action at Bouresches, France, June 6, 1918. Private Brooks was conspicuous for heroic action in placing his body in front of his platoon leader while under heavy machine-gun fire, in order that he might dress the officer's wounds. He was shot twice in the hip while shielding the body of his leader.
General Orders No. 119, W.D., 1918
Born: at Memphis, Tennessee
Home Town: Memphis, Tennessee
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

*BROWN, DILMUS
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
55th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 11, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Dilmus Brown, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 55th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action in the Bois-de-Belleau, France, June 11, 1918. After all the other members of his squad had become casualties, Private Brown, single-handed, charged and captured a hostile machine gun.
General Orders 71, W.D., 1919
Born: at Comer, Georgia
Home Town: Comer, Georgia
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

*BROXUP, JOHN
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
55th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 4, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John Broxup, 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 St. Etienne, France, October 4, 1918. Private Broxup succeeded in bringing a wounded officer back to our lines when his company was forced to a new position by superior numbers.
General Orders No. 35, W.D., 1919
Born: at Rochester, New York
Home Town: Buffalo, New York
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

BRUMMETT, JAMES R.
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
81st Company, 6th Machine-Gun Battalion, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 12 - 16, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James R. Brummett, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 81st Company, 6th Machine-Gun Battalion, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Thiaucourt, France, September 12 - 16, 1918. By effective use of an automatic rifle, Private Brummett defended the left flank of his platoon, thereby preventing the enemy from reaching the rear of his lines. On several other occasions, he volunteered and carried messages through terrific bombardment.
General Orders No. 46, W.D., 1919
Born: at Wilmer, Texas
Home Town: Dime Box, Texas
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

*BUDDE, GEORGE WILLIAM
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
17th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 11, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George William Budde, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 17th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Villemontry, France, November 11, 1918. Upon his own initiative, Private Budde advanced in front of the line to determine whether a certain machine-gun position was hostile or friendly, and was killed by a machine-gun bullet.
General Orders No. 32, W.D., 1919
Born: at Cincinnati, Ohio
Home Town: Cincinnati, Ohio
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

*BUFORD, DAVID L.
Gunnery Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps
55th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 13, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to David L. Buford, Gunnery Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 55th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action in the Bois-de-Belleau, France, June 13, 1918. After being wounded Sergeant Buford, with exceptional courage, continued to lead his section forward against a machine-gun nest, and captured it.
General Orders 70, W.D., 1919
Born: at Taylor, Arkansas
Home Town: Frankston, Texas
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

BURKE, STANLEY W.
Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
15th Company, 6th Machine-Gun Battalion, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 15, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Stanley W. Burke, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 15th Company, 6th Machine-Gun Battalion, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action with the enemy in Bois-de-Belleau, France, on the night of June 15, 1918. When a non-commissioned officer of his company lay helplessly wounded in a position exposed to heavy and continuous enemy artillery fire, Lieutenant Burke voluntarily left the comparative safety of a dugout and went to his assistance. Crawling on his hands and knees in the darkness through the intense enemy fire, Lieutenant Burke finally reached the wounded non commissioned officer, and with the help of an enlisted man dragged him to the safety of the dugout, thereby saving his life.
Decorations U.S. Army, Supplement V, 1941
Born: at Plainfield, New Jersey
Home Town: Plainfield, New Jersey

*BURNES, JOHN F.
Captain, U.S. Marine Corps
5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 12, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John F. Burnes, Captain, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action in the attack on Bois-de-Belleau, France, June 12, 1918. Captain Burnes was badly wounded, but completed the disposition of his platoon under violent fire. The injuries which he sustained in the performance of this self- sacrificing duty later caused his death.
General Orders 99, W.D., 1919
Born: at Binghamton, New York
Home Town: Binghamton, New York
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

BUTTERFIELD, OLIN J.
Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps
77th Company, 6th Machine-Gun Battalion, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 3, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Olin J. Butterfield, Corporal, 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 advance infantry was forced to withdraw, Corporal Butterfield'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 Corporal Butterfield 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 Terre Haute, Indiana
Home Town: Denver, Colorado
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

CAMPBELL, WILLIAM E.
Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps
43d Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 3 - 5, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William E. Campbell, Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 43d Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Blanc Mont, France, October 3 - 5, 1918. On October 3 and 4, while detailed on statistical work, Sergeant Campbell voluntarily assisted in giving first aid to the wounded. On October 5, when the enemy advanced within 300 yards of the dressing station, he took up a position in the lines, helping in defense. Although twice wounded, he remained in action under heavy fire until the enemy had been repulsed.
General Orders No. 46, W.D., 1919
Born: at Mobile, Alabama
Home Town: Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

CARBARY, JAMES
Gunnery Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps
47th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 12, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James Carbary, Gunnery Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 47th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action during the attack on Bois-de-Belleau, France, June 12, 1918. Gunnery Sergeant Carbary voluntarily made two trips in the open under terrific fire to within 50 yards of a machine gun and rescued, successfully, two wounded men.
General Orders 99, W.D., 1919
Born: at Muscatine, Iowa
Home Town: Kansas City, Missouri
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

CARHART, JOSEPH B.
Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
55th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 19, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Joseph B. Carhart, Second Lieutenant, 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. Second Lieutenant Carhart displayed exceptional bravery in charging three machine guns with a small detachment of his men, killing the crews and capturing the guns, which were immediately turned on the Germans, thereby opening the line for the advance of his company, which had been held up by the enemy's fire.
General Orders No. 3, W.D., 1925
Born: at Guttenberg, New Jersey
Home Town: Weehawken, New Jersey
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

CARTER, JAMES W.
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
96th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James W. Carter, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 96th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action at Bouresches, France, June 6, 1918. After having been wounded in the capture of Bouresches, Private Carter displayed remarkable energy and courage in fearlessly attacking superior numbers of the enemy and materially aiding in their defeat.
General Orders No. 119, W.D., 1918
Born: at South Wilmington, Illinois
Home Town: South Wilmington, Illinois
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

CASEY, JOHN
Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps
49th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John Casey, Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 49th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action at Chateau-Thierry, France June 6, 1918. Although wounded during a counterattack, Sergeant Casey remained with his group, refusing to go to the rear or to accept medical attention until assured that the enemy had retired and that his men were properly dug in.
General Orders No. 101, W.D., 1918
Born: at Ireland Home Town: West Lynn, Massachusetts
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

CATES, CLIFTON BLEDSOE
(First Award)
Captain, U.S. Marine Corps
96th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Clifton Bledsoe Cates, Captain, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 96th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Chateau-Thierry, France, June 6, 1918. While advancing with his company on the town of Bouresches their progress was greatly hindered by withering machine-gun and artillery fire of the enemy which caused many casualties, one of whom was his commanding officer. Taking command, Captain Cates led them on to the objective despite the fact that he was rendered temporarily unconscious by a bullet striking his helmet and that this was his first engagement. Exposing himself to the extreme hazard, he reorganized his position with but a handful of men.
General Orders 81, W.D., 1919
Born: 8/31/1893 at Tiptonville, Tennessee
Home Town: Tiptonville, Tennessee
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action), Distinguished Service Cross w/OLC (WWI)

CATES, CLIFTON BLEDSOE
(Second Award)
Captain, U.S. Marine Corps
96th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 13 - 14, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Clifton Bledsoe Cates, Captain, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 96th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Bois-de-Belleau, France, June 13 - 14, 1918. During the night, a severe gas attack made it necessary to evacuate practically the entire personnel of two companies, including officers. Captain Gates, suffering painfully from wounds, refused evacuation remaining and rendering valuable assistance to another company.
General Orders 81, W.D., 1919
Born: 8/31/1893 at Tiptonville, Tennessee
Home Town: Tiptonville, Tennessee
Other Award: Navy Cross, Distinguished Service Cross (WWI)

*CHANDLER, HENRY E.
First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 15, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Henry E. Chandler, First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Thiaucourt, France, September 15, 1918. Lieutenant Chandler fearlessly exposed himself to severe artillery and machine-gun fire and located machine-gun nests and sniper posts harassing his company and hindering its advance. He then led his platoon forward in the face of heavy fire and destroyed the nests.
General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919
Born: at Ruston, Louisiana
Home Town: Ruston, Louisiana
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

CHASE, ROY WESLEY
Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps
80th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Roy Wesley Chase, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 80th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action in the Bois-de-Belleau, France, June 6, 1918. Corporal Chase assumed command of his platoon in the attack on enemy machine-gun positions in the Bois-de-Belleau, during which he and his men captured two machine guns and killed their crews. He did not retire from the action until all of his men had been killed or wounded.
General Orders No. 126, W.D., 1918
Born: at Chicago, Illinois
Home Town: Chicago, Illinois
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

CHATMAN, GROVER M.
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
75th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 15, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Grover M. Chatman, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 75th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Thiaucourt, France, September 15, 1918. While his platoon was occupying an outpost line in close proximity to the enemy, Private Chatman voluntarily crossed an open space swept by machine-gun fire and overcame three snipers who had been harassing his platoon.
General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919
Born: at Austin, Texas
Home Town: San Antonio, Texas
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

CHILDS, HOWARD JAMES
Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps
83d Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6 & 8, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Howard James Childs, Corporal, 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, June 6 - 8, 1918. Corporal Childs, with Corporals Joseph A. Dargis and Benjamin Tilghman, and Private Herman L. McLeod, all of the same company, were prominent in the attack on enemy machine-gun positions in the Bois-de-Belleau on June 6 and 8, 1918; were foremost in their company and at all times acquitted themselves with such distinction that they were an example for the remainder of their command.
General Orders 70, W.D., 1919
Born: at Granville, Illinois
Home Town: Granville, Illinois
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

CHRISTENSEN, LEROY C.
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
43d Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 4, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Leroy C. Christensen, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 43d Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Blanc Mont Ridge, France, October 4, 1918. Upon seeing his captain wounded and lying in an exposed position, Private Christensen left shelter and rendered him first aid. He then carried the officer from the area where he had been lying, which was subjected to an intense machine gun and artillery barrage.
General Orders 81, W.D., 1919
Born: at Gibbon, Minnesota
Home Town: St. Paul, Minnesota
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

CLARK, CHALMERS
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
83d Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 3 - 9, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Chalmers Clark, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 83d Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near St. Etienne, France, October 3 - 9, 1918. Displaying remarkable devotion to duty, Private Clark remained on duty as a battalion runner for six days and nights, almost without rest, continually risking his life in crossing fields swept by machine-gun and shell fire on liaison and reconnaissance missions for which he volunteered. Each night Private Clark organized and guided carrying parties, bringing food and water to the men in the front lines.
General Orders 78, W.D., 1919
Born: at Exeter, Missouri
Home Town: Detroit, Michigan
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

CLARK, GUY H.
Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps
43d Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 5, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Guy H. Clark, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 43d Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Blanc Mont Ridge, France, October 5, 1918. Learning that a number of wounded soldiers were lying in "No Man's Land," Corporal Clark immediately volunteered to help carry them in. He made several trips over an area which was constantly shelled and subjected to machine-gun and rifle fire.
General Orders No. 46, W.D., 1919
Born: at White Bear Lake, Minnesota
Home Town: St. Paul, Minnesota
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

CLARK, JAMES LAWRENCE
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
47th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James Lawrence Clark, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 47th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action at Bois-de-Belleau, France, June 6, 1918. Although wounded in the attack on Bois-de-Belleau, Private Clark crossed through enemy territory to convey a message.
General Orders 99, W.D., 1919
Born: at Seaman, Ohio
Home Town: Seaman, Ohio
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

CLARKSTON, SAMUEL
Gunnery Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps
Machine-Gun Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 10 - 11, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Samuel Clarkston, Gunnery Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the Machine-Gun Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Beaumont, France, November 10 - 11, 1918. Leading the one remaining machine-gun crew across the River Meuse, Sergeant Clarkston, under trying conditions, established a stronghold from which he inflicted severe losses on the enemy.
General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919
Born: at Leslie County, Kentucky
Home Town: Kyle, Ohio
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

COGSWELL, JULIUS C.
First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
80th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Julius C. Cogswell, First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 80th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action in the bombardment of La Cense Farm, France, June 6, 1918. Having been previously wounded, First Lieutenant Cogswell refused to be evacuated, and handled his platoon with marked bravery and skill in an assault on a formidable machine-gun position until seriously wounded on June 6, 1918.
General Orders No. 126, W.D., 1918
Born: at Sullivans Island, South Carolina
Home Town: Charleston, South Carolina
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

*COLE, EDWARD B.
Major, U.S. Marine Corps
6th Machine-Gun Battalion, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edward B. Cole, Major, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 6th Machine-Gun Battalion, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action in the Bois-de-Belleau, France, on June 6, 1918. Major Cole's unusual heroism in leading his company under heavy fire enabled it to fight with exceptional effectiveness. He personally worked fearlessly until he was mortally wounded.
General Orders No. 119, W.D., 1918
Born: at Boston, Massachusetts
Home Town: Hingham, Massachusetts
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

COLE, JAMES E.
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
75th Company, 6th Machine-Gun Battalion, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 10, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James E. Cole, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 75th Company, 6th Machine-Gun Battalion, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Beaumont, France, on November 10, 1918. Private Cole was painfully wounded in the foot by a bursting shell which killed or wounded all the members of his gun crew, but, as soon as he had obtained first aid treatment, he immediately returned to his comrades and worked all night under heavy shell fire at carrying the wounded to the dressing station.
General Orders No. 32, W.D., 1919
Born: at Montague, New Jersey
Home Town: Port Jervis, New Jersey
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

*COLVIN, DAVID P.
Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
18th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 13, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to David P. Colvin, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 18th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action in the Bois-de-Belleau, France, June 13, 1918. With another soldier, Lieutenant Colvin advanced under the fire of an enemy machine gun, killed four of the crew and captured the gun.
General Orders 71, W.D., 1919
Born: at Greensburg, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Greensburg, Pennsylvania
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

*CONE, BEN
Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps
82d Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Ben Cone, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 82d Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action in the Bois-de-Belleau, France, on June 6, 1918. Corporal Cone showed exceptional heroism and coolness by advancing with an automatic rifle on a strongly defended enemy machine gun which he knew it was necessary to silence. He was killed while fearlessly going forward in this endeavor.
General Orders No. 126, W.D., 1918
Born: at Detroit, Michigan
Home Town: Detroit, Michigan
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

*COOK, HOWARD C.
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
95th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 15, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Howard C. Cook, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 95th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Thiaucourt, France, September 15, 1918. Private Cook repeatedly volunteered and carried messages for his battalion commander through severe machine-gun and artillery fire. He also exposed himself in an open field for several hours under fire, in order to locate enemy snipers and machine-gun nests.
General Orders 87, W.D., 1919
Born: at Chicago, Illinois
Home Town: Chicago, Illinois
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

COOK, WALTER
Gunnery Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps
43d Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 6, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Walter Cook, Gunnery Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 43d Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Blanc Mont, France, October 6, 1918. Without regard for his own personal safety, Gunnery Sergeant Cook rescued two men who were buried with dirt by the explosion of a German ammunition dump, and refused to find cover for himself until every man of his command had found a place of safety.
General Orders No. 46, W.D., 1919
Born: at Austria Home Town: Priceburg, Pennsylvania
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

COOPER, OSCAR M.
Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps
20th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 4 - 6, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Oscar M. Cooper, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 20th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near St. Etienne, France, October 4 - 6, 1918. Corporal Cooper, a runner, displayed exceptional courage in carrying messages for three days under shell and machine-gun fire.
General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919
Born: at Osceola, Washington
Home Town: Sedro Woolley, Washington
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

CORBETT, MURL
First Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps
49th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6 - 25 & October 4, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Murl Corbett, First Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 49th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Belleau Wood, France, June 6 - 25, 1918. Finding himself one of a few non-commissioned officers left alive after a desperate attack by the enemy, First Sergeant Corbett organized a defensive position under heavy fire, withstanding numerous counterattacks. On the night of June 12 he led a patrol of three men into the enemy's lines, secured valuable information, and although wounded in the eye, assisted in carrying from "No Man's Land" men more seriously wounded than himself, refusing evacuation until receiving preemptory orders from his company commander. Realizing his battalion was hard pressed for non commissioned officers, he left the hospital without permission, returned to the front lines, and brought up reinforcements under heavy shell fire at a critical time. On October 4, 1918, on Blanc Mount Ridge, Champagne, France, as Battalion Intelligence officer, he fearlessly exposed himself to enemy fire to secure important information. Severely wounded by a bursting shell, and incapacitated by gas, he refused aid from comrades in order that the attack might not be delayed.
General Orders 9, W.D., 1923
Born: at Pierce County, Missouri
Home Town: Edwardsville, Illinois
Other Award: Navy Cross (WWI)

CORNELL, PERCY DURYEA
Captain, U.S. Marine Corps
5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 4, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Percy Duryea Cornell, Captain, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near St. Etienne, France, October 4, 1918. Captain Cornell courageously led his company through heavy artillery and machine-gun fire in the attack on a strongly defended enemy position. His company held the exposed flank and later, when the battalion withdrew, he skillfully covered the other shifting units while exposed to heavy enemy fire.
General Orders 60, W.D., 1920
Born: at New York, New York
Home Town: Galveston, Texas
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action), Navy Cross w/Gold Star (WWI)

*CORNELL, WALTER R.
Gunner, U.S. Marine Corps
73d Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Walter R. Cornell, Gunner, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 73d Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action at Chateau-Thierry, France, June 6, 1918. Killed in action, Gunner Cornell gave the supreme proof of that extraordinary heroism which will serve as an example to hitherto untried troops.
General Orders No. 119, W.D., 1918
Born: at Cornell, Illinois
Home Town: Cornell, Illinois
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

COURTNEY, JAMES
Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps
43d Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 5, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James Courtney, Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 43d Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Blanc Mont, France, October 5, 1918. Upon learning that a number of soldiers were lying wounded in "No Man's Land," Sergeant Courtney immediately volunteered and made trips over an area swept by machine-gun and rifle fire until all the wounded had been carried to shelter.
General Orders No. 46, W.D., 1919
Born: at Bracken County, Kentucky
Home Town: Covington, Kentucky
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

COVERDELL, VERN A.
Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
Machine-Gun Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 4, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Vern A. Coverdell, Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the Machine-Gun Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near St. Etienne, France, on October 4, 1918. After being wounded, Lieutenant Coverdell dressed his own wounds and those of three men near him under heavy artillery and machine-gun fire. He reorganized his platoon, strengthened his position, and made a written report before allowing himself to be evacuated.
General Orders No. 46, W.D., 1919
Born: at Allendale, Missouri
Home Town: Atwood, Colorado
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

CRABBE, THOMAS P.
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
6th Machine-Gun Battalion, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 4, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Thomas P. Crabbe, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 6th Machine-Gun Battalion, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Blanc Mont Massif, France, October 4, 1918. Private Crabbe voluntarily left a sheltered position under intense enemy bombardment, dressed the wounds of four wounded men lying in a position exposed to intense enemy machine-gun fire, carried them one by one to a place of safety, and then went for a stretcher bearer to assist him in evacuating them.
General Orders No. 21, W.D., 1919
Born: at Oliveburg, Ohio
Home Town: Cleveland, Ohio
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

CREPEAU, LOUIS J.
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
55th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 13, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Louis J. Crepeau, 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 Belleau Wood, France, June 13, 1918. While carrying a message in the Bois-de-Belleau, Private Crepeau was surrounded by a detachment of Germans, who demanded his surrender. By his initiative and quick action he not only was able to return to our lines, but captured four of the Germans and brought them to our lines. He then selected a different route and delivered the message.
General Orders No. 50, W.D., 1919
Born: at Detroit, Michigan
Home Town: Boston, Massachusetts
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

CROLL, GEORGE H.
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
83d Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 2, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George H. Croll, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 83d Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action in Chennery, France, on November 2, 1918. Private Croll courageously entered three dug-outs alone and captured thirty-four of the enemy.
General Orders No. 35, W.D., 1919
Born: at Evanston, Illinois
Home Town: Evanston, Illinois
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

*CRONIN, RAYMOND P.
Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps
49th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Raymond P. Cronin, Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 49th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Chateau-Thierry, France, June 6, 1918. Under heavy machine-gun fire, Sergeant Cronin attempted to establish liaison with an adjoining French unit, during which he was killed.
General Orders No. 101, W.D., 1918
Born: at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

*CROSSEN, VERNON J.
Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps
18th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 1 - 4, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Vernon J. Crossen, Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 18th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Landres-et-St. Georges, France, November 1 - 4, 1918. While Sergeant Crossen was forming an attack a shell hit in the midst of his platoon. Disregarding the heavy counter-barrage, he reorganized his command and led them in attack, continuing for three days, when he was killed.
General Orders No. 32, W.D., 1919
Born: at Salt Lake City, Utah
Home Town: Rochester, Nevada
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

*CROWTHER, ORLANDO C.
First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Orlando C. Crowther, First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action June 6, 1918, near Chateau-Thierry, France. First Lieutenant Crowther displayed the highest type of courage and leadership. After all of the men near him had been killed or wounded, he captured one machine-gun and crew unaided, and while attempting to take a second was himself killed.
General Orders No. 119, W.D., 1918
Born: at Arcadia, Illinois
Home Town: Canton, Illinois
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

CULNAN, JOHN H.
Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps
49th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John H. Culnan, Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 49th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action at Chateau-Thierry, France, June 6, 1918. While assisting a wounded man to the rear, Sergeant Culnan was himself wounded in the head, but carried out his mission, succeeding in bringing the other wounded man to the dressing station.
General Orders No. 110, W.D., 1918
Born: at Calumet, Michigan
Home Town: New Orleans, Louisiana
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

DALY, DANIEL JOSEPH
First Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps
73d Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 5, 7, & 10, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Daniel Joseph Daly, First Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for repeated deeds of heroism and great service while serving with the 73d Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F., on June 5, and 7, 1918 at Lucy-le-Bocage, and on June 10, 1918 in the attack on Bouresches, France. On June 5th, at the risk of his life, First Sergeant Daly extinguished a fire in an ammunition dump at Lucy-le-Bocage. On June 7, 1918, while his position was under violent bombardment, he visited all the gun crews of his company, then posted over a wide portion of the front, to cheer his men. On June 10, 1918, he attacked an enemy machine-gun emplacement unassisted and captured it by use of hand grenades and his automatic pistol. On the same day, during the German attack on Bouresches, he brought in wounded under fire.
General Orders No. 101, W.D., 1918
Born: 11/11/1873 at Glen Cove, Long Island, New York
Home Town: Brooklyn, New York
Other Award: Medal of Honor (Boxer Rebellion), 2nd Medal of Honor (Haiti-1915), Navy Cross (Same Action)

DARGIS, JOSEPH A.
Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps
83d Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6 - 8, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Joseph A. Dargis, Corporal, 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, June 6 - 8, 1918. Corporal Dargis, with Corporals Howard J. Childs and Benjamin Tilghman, and Private Herman L. McLeod, all of the same company, were prominent in the attack on enemy machine-gun positions in the Bois-de-Belleau on June 6 and 8, 1918; were foremost in their company and at all times acquitted themselves with such distinction that they were an example for the remainder of their command.
General Orders 70, W.D., 1919
Born: at Russia Home Town: Chicago, Illinois
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

*DAVIS, FRANK E.
Quartermaster Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps
Supply Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 7, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Frank E. Davis, Quartermaster Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the Supply Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Bouresches, France, June 7, 1918. Sergeant Davis volunteered and assisted in taking a truck load of ammunition and material into Bouresches, France, over a road swept by artillery and machine-gun fire, thereby relieving a critical situation.
General Orders No. 4, W.D., 1936
Born: at Hagerstown, Maryland
Home Town: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

DECARRE, ALPHONSE
Captain, U.S. Marine Corps
5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 11, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Alphonse DeCarre, Captain, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action in the Bois-de-Belleau, France, June 11, 1918. Commanding a detachment of about sixty men in the rear of the attacking battalion, Captain DeCarre continued forward alone, after the advance battalion had swerved to the right. About one-hundred fifty yards distant, he encountered deadly enemy machine-gun fire, but he continued on, capturing two guns. He then brought up his detachment, and by exceptional handling, effected the capture of an entire machine-gun company consisting of three officers and 169 men. His effort prevented the enemy from firing on our troops from the rear.
General Orders 81, W.D., 1919
Born: at Washington, Washington, D.C.
Home Town: St. Louis, Missouri
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

DENIG, ROBERT L.
Major, U.S. Marine Corps
9th Infantry Regiment (USA) (Attached), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 3, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Robert L. Denig, Major, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 9th Infantry (Army) (Attached), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Medeah Farm, France, October 3, 1918. While directing his battalion in cleaning out woods filled with enemy machine guns and snipers, himself severely wounded, Major Denig remained on duty until his mission had been accomplished.
General Orders No. 21, W.D., 1919
Born: at Clinton, New York
Home Town: Sandusky, Ohio
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

*DENNIS, CLARENCE A.
Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 8, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Clarence A. Dennis, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action at Chateau-Thierry, France, June 8, 1918. Killed in action, Second Lieutenant Dennis gave the supreme proof of that extraordinary heroism which will serve as an example to hitherto untried troops.
General Orders No. 126, W.D., 1918
Born: at Hackensack, New Jersey
Home Town: Hackensack, New Jersey
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

*DEPUE, DAVID T.
Private First Class, U.S. Marine Corps
76th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 1, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to David T. DePue, Private First Class, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 76th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near St. Georges, France, November 1, 1918. When his platoon was held up by barbed-wire entanglements within 30 yards of an enemy machine-gun nest, Private First Class DePue took an automatic rifle from a dead gunner near him and, firing as he advanced, charged through the wire. He fell twice, but reached the enemy position after his ammunition was exhausted, swinging his rifle above his head as a club upon the enemy defenders. When the platoon reached the enemy nest Private DePue was found lying mortally wounded among four enemy dead.
General Orders 71, W.D., 1919
Born: at Whitehall, Michigan
Home Town: South Chicago, Illinois
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

DEVLIN, BERT WILLIAM
Private First Class, U.S. Marine Corps
43d Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 5, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Bert William Devlin, Private First Class, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 43d Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Blanc Mont, France, October 5, 1918. Private First Class Devlin demonstrated the highest degree of courage by offering his services in bringing the wounded to a place of safety from a region which was under constant shell and machine-gun fire.
General Orders No. 46, W.D., 1919
Born: at Chelsea, Massachusetts
Home Town: Bennington, Vermont
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

DILLION, JOHN E.
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
75th Company, 6th Machine-Gun Battalion, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 10, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John E. Dillion, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 75th Company, 6th Machine-Gun Battalion, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Beaumont, France, November 10, 1918. Private Dillion was painfully wounded in the foot by a bursting shell which killed or wounded all the members of his gun crew, but as soon as he had obtained first-aid treatment, he immediately returned to his comrades and worked all night under heavy shell fire, carrying wounded to the dressing station.
General Orders No. 32, W.D., 1919
Born: at Middletown, Missouri
Home Town: Middletown, Missouri
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

*DOCK, FRANCIS JOSEPH
Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps
55th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Francis Joseph Dock, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 55th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action at Chateau-Thierry, France, June 6, 1918. Killed in action, Corporal Dock gave the supreme proof of that extraordinary heroism which will serve as an example to hitherto untried troops.
General Orders No. 110, W.D., 1918
Born: at Belgium Home Town: South Boston, Massachusetts
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

DONAGHUE, ROBERT H.
Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps
82d Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 8, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Robert H. Donaghue, Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 82d Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action in the Bois de Belleau, northwest of Chateau-Thierry, France, November 4, 1918. While his company was in support on the attacking company, communication was temporarily lost in the darkness. After all the runners had become casualties, Private Donaghue volunteered and succeeded in establishing liaison, pushing forward through the severe machine-gun and artillery fire despite the fact that he was painfully wounded soon after starting on his mission.
General Orders No. 101, W.D., 1918
Born: at Thornfield, Missouri
Home Town: Rock River, Wyoming
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

DOODY, JOHN
Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps
55th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 19, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John Doody, 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 Doody displayed exceptional bravery in charging three machine guns with the aid of a small detachment of his comrades, killing the crews and capturing the guns, which were immediately turned on the Germans, thereby opening the line for the advance of his company, which had been held up by the enemy's fire.
General Orders No. 137, W.D., 1918
Born: at New York, New York
Home Town: New York, New York
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

DOUGHERTY, NEIL F.
First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 2, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Neil F. Dougherty, First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Bayonville, France, November 2, 1918. Displaying conspicuous leadership, Lieutenant Dougherty led his platoon against an enemy battery while it was in action. Through his skillful maneuvering forty-two prisoners, ten pieces of artillery and five machine-guns were captured.
General Orders No. 35, W.D., 1919
Born: at Chicago, Illinois
Home Town: Los Angeles, California
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

DUNBECK, CHARLEY
Captain, U.S. Marine Corps
43d Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 4, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charley Dunbeck, Captain, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 43d Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near St. Etienne, France, October 4, 1918. Although wounded in the head and in a position exposed to intense machine-gun and artillery fire, Captain Dunbeck refused to be evacuated until he had personally given instructions to the second-in-command for carrying on the advance.
General Orders No. 44, W.D., 1919
Born: at Lucasville, Ohio
Home Town: Anderson, Indiana
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

*DUNCAN, DONALD F.
Captain, U.S. Marine Corps
6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Donald F. Duncan, Captain, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action at Chateau- Thierry, France, June 6, 1918. Killed in action, Captain Duncan gave the supreme proof of that extraordinary heroism which will serve as an, example to hitherto untried troops.
General Orders No. 119, W.D., 1918
Born: at Kansas City, Missouri
Home Town: St. Joseph, Missouri
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

*DUNLAVY, HERBERT D.
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
96th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Herbert D. Dunlavy, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 96th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action at Bouresches, France, June 6, 1918. Private Dunlavy showed conspicuous courage in capturing a machine gun unassisted during the street fighting. He was killed in the repulse of the enemy on the night of June 7 - 8, 1918.
General Orders No. 119, W.D., 1918
Born: at Richmond, Texas
Home Town: Houston, Texas
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

EDDY, WILLIAM A.
Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
Intelligence Officer, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 4, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William A. Eddy, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving as the Intelligence Officer, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Torcy, France, June 4, 1918. While leader of a raiding party, Second Lieutenant Eddy displayed great courage and devotion to duty by fearlessly entering dangerous areas and obtaining valuable information.
General Orders No. 119, W.D., 1918
Born: at Syria Home Town: New Rochelle, New York
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

ENGEL, WILLIAM FREDERICK
Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps
55th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 4, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William Frederick Engel, Sergeant, 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. After locating a machine-gun nest, Sergeant Engel destroyed one of the guns and returned to our lines with valuable information concerning the location of the machine-gun nest.
General Orders No. 46, W.D., 1919
Born: at Medina, Ohio
Home Town: Berea, Ohio
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

FAGA, WILLIAM H.
(First Award)
Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps
76th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 19, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William H. Faga, Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 76th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Vierzy, France, July 19, 1918. Sergeant Faga attacked and captured a machine gun that was inflicting losses on the American lines. In addition, he volunteered and successfully delivered messages of great importance to his battalion commander through a machine-gun and artillery barrage.
General Orders No. 116, W.D., 1919
Born: at Adair, Iowa
Home Town: Chicago, Illinois
Other Award: Navy Cross (WWI), Distinguished Service Cross w/OLC (WWI)

FAGA, WILLIAM H.
(Second Award)
Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps
76th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 1, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William H. Faga, Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 76th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Ardennes, France, November 1, 1918. Just as he was to be evacuated to the rear because of severe wounds, Sergeant Faga saw that his platoon was without a commander, both leaders having become casualties. Returning to the lines, he assumed command for the remainder of the attack, successfully accomplishing his mission.
General Orders No. 116, W.D., 1919
Born: at Adair, Iowa
Home Town: Chicago, Illinois
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action), Distinguished Service Cross (WWI)

*FARRANT, OLIVER C.
Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps
96th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 19, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Oliver C. Farrant, Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 96th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action in the attack on Tigny, France, July 19, 1918. Sergeant Farrant led his section with remarkable coolness and courage in the advance under heavy fire of machine guns and artillery. He was severely wounded but continued to advance, thereby setting such an inspiring example to the men that they routed the enemy.
General Orders No. 132, W.D., 1918
Born: at Baltimore, Maryland
Home Town: St. Paul, Minnesota
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

FAY, JOHN H.
Captain, U.S. Marine Corps
8th Machine-Gun Battalion, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John H. Fay, Captain, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 8th Machine-Gun Battalion, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action at Chateau-Thierry, France, on June 6, 1918. Captain Fay displayed extraordinary heroism in the disposition of his machine guns under particularly difficult conditions. Opposed by superior forces, his utter indifference to personal danger furnished an example which inspired his men to success
General Orders No. 110, W.D., 1918
Born: at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

FEIGLE, WILLIAM M.
Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps
Headquarters Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 10, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William M. Feigle, Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the Headquarters Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Beaumont, France, November 10, 1918. When an ammunition train was passing through a town, one of the trucks was struck by a shell and set on fire. The blazing truck was abandoned and, knowing that it soon would explode and kill all those in the vicinity, Sergeant Feigle jumped on the truck and drove it to the outskirts of the town, thereby saving the lives of at least thirty-five people.
General Orders 81, W.D., 1919
Born: at Galveston, Texas
Home Town: Galveston, Texas
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

FELAND, LOGAN
Colonel, U.S. Marine Corps
5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6 - 14, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Logan Feland, Colonel, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action during the operations at Bois-de-Belleau, June 6 - 14, 1918. Colonel Feland distinguished himself by his energy, courage, and disregard for personal safety in voluntarily leading troops into action through heavy artillery and machine-gun fire. His efforts contributed largely to our successes at this point.
General Orders 99, W.D., 1919
Born: 8/11/1869 at Hopkinsville, Kentucky
Home Town: Hopkinsville, Kentucky

FERGUSON, WILLIAM J.
Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps
17th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 10, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William J. Ferguson, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 17th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Villemontry, France, on November 10, 1918. Corporal Ferguson and companion went out ahead of the line and silenced a machine-gun which threatened to hold up the advance of his company.
General Orders No. 32, W.D., 1919
Born: at Cleveland, Ohio
Home Town: Cleveland, Ohio
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

*FISCHER, ROBERT MCCAUGHIN
Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps
20th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Robert McCaughin Fischer, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 20th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action at Chateau-Thierry, France, June 6, 1918. Killed in action, Corporal Fischer gave the supreme proof of that extraordinary heroism which will serve as an example to hitherto untried troops.
General Orders No. 110, W.D., 1918
Born: at New Ulm, Minnesota
Home Town: New Ulm, Minnesota
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

FLEITZ, MORRIS FREDERICK
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
Headquarters Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 9 - 10, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Morris Frederick Fleitz, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism and faithfulness in the face of great danger, while serving with the Headquarters Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action in the Belleau Wood, France, by remaining on arduous duty without rest for two days, under constant fire, to supply his battalion with rations and ammunition on June 9 - 10, 1918, and in the attack on Bois-de-Belleau, France. Private Fleitz made two trips with ammunition in broad daylight and in plain view of the enemy and carried ammunition across the field under heavy shell fire.
General Orders No. 109, W.D., 1918
Born: at Louisville, Kentucky
Home Town: Louisville, Kentucky
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

FLETCHER, HARRY BENTON
Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps
79th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Harry Benton Fletcher, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 79th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action in the capture of Bouresches, France, June 6, 1918. After being severely wounded, Corporal Fletcher refused to go to the rear for treatment, but remained at his post and urged on his men to renewed efforts.
General Orders No. 119, W.D., 1918
Born: at Greenville, Texas
Home Town: Albion, California
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

FLOCKEN, JOHN BECK
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
79th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John Beck Flocken, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 79th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action in the capture of Bouresches, France, June 6, 1918. Private Flocken was twice hit in the leg, but he dragged his automatic rifle two hundred yards forward and opened fire on an enemy machine gun, and silenced it.
General Orders No. 126, W.D., 1918
Born: at Peoria, Illinois
Home Town: St. Louis, Missouri
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

*FLYNN, FRANCIS J.
Gunnery Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps
20th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Francis J. Flynn, Gunnery Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 20th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action at Chateau-Thierry, France, June 6, 1918. Killed in action, Gunnery Sergeant Flynn gave the supreme proof of that extraordinary heroism which will serve as an example to hitherto untried troops
General Orders No. 110, W.D., 1918
Born: at Elmira, New York
Home Town: Binghamton, New York
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

FOWLER, EDWARD C.
Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 2 - 3, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edward C. Fowler, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Blanc Mont Ridge, France, October 2 - 3, 1918. On October 2 Lieutenant Fowler led his men into an advance trench and cleared it of the enemy without a casualty. That night he went out alone and killed the crew of a machine-gun nest with bombs. During the attack on Blanc Mont the following morning, he led his men, capturing about eighty prisoners and fifteen machine guns. After consolidating his position on Blanc Mont he went out alone, and while exposed to artillery fire sniped the crew of a machine-gun nest.
General Orders No. 46, W.D., 1919
Born: at South Boston, Massachusetts
Home Town: South Boston, Massachusetts
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

FOX, DANIEL R.
Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps
17th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 4, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Daniel R. Fox, Sergeant, 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. Sergeant Fox volunteered and carried an important message across a heavily shelled area, returning through a barrage to report the result of his mission. Later, after being wounded, he remained on duty for four hours, carrying messages across a field swept by machine-gun fire.
General Orders No. 35, W.D., 1919
Born: at Shenkel, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Pottstown, Pennsylvania
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

FOX, WADE HOBERT
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
16th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 4, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Wade Hobert Fox, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 16th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near St. Etienne, France, October 4, 1918. Under constant shell and machine-gun fire for three days, Private Fox performed his duties as runner with exceptional courage and daring, establishing efficient service between company and battalion headquarters.
General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919
Born: at Berea, West Virginia
Home Town: Lost Creek, West Virginia
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

FRANK, GEORGE PERCY
Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps
82d Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 8, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George Percy Frank, Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 82d Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action in the Bois-de-Belleau, France, on June 8, 1918. Sergeant Frank showed exceptional bravery and coolness in leading his platoon against superior numbers of the enemy strongly fortified in a machine-gun nest, which he captured and held.
General Orders No. 110, W.D., 1918
Born: at Auburn, New York
Home Town: Rochester, New York
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

*FRAZIER, WALTER D.
Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Walter D. Frazier, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action at Chateau-Thierry, France, June 6, 1918. Killed in action, Second Lieutenant Frazier gave the supreme proof of that extraordinary heroism which will serve as an example to hitherto untried troops.
General Orders No. 119, W.D., 1918
Born: at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

FRYE, JOHN G.
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
97th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 4, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John G. Frye, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 97th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Blanc Mont Ridge, France, October 4, 1918. Private Frye, a platoon runner, fearlessly exposed himself in carrying important messages through a heavy enemy barrage.
General Orders 95, W.D., 1919
Born: at Swinton, Missouri
Home Town: Bernie, Missouri
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

*FULLER, EDWARD C.
Captain, U.S. Marine Corps
6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 12, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edward C. Fuller, Captain, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action in the attack on Bois-de-Belleau, France, June 12, 1918. While fearlessly exposing himself in an artillery barrage for the purpose of getting his men into a position of security in the attack on Bois-de-Belleau, Captain Fuller was killed and thereby gave his life in an effort to protect his men.
General Orders 99, W.D., 1919
Born: at Hamilton, Virginia
Home Town: Hamilton, Virginia
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

FUNK, PETER
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
8th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 4, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Peter Funk, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 8th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near St. Etienne, France, October 4, 1918. Private Funk, together with his corporal, advanced under heavy artillery and machine-gun fire to a forward position, where Private Funk operated the machine gun, doing great damage to the enemy. These two remained with their gun in a far advanced position, alone, until their ammunition was exhausted.
General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919
Born: at Cincinnati, Ohio
Home Town: Mount Healthy, Ohio
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

FURR, WALTER E.
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
82d Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 19, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Walter E. Furr, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 82d Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Vierzy, France, July 19, 1918. Unaided, Private Furr crept forward in advance of his line, searched an underground tunnel, captured five Germans, and brought them back through heavy machine-gun and shell fire.
General Orders No. 117, W.D., 1918
Born: at Concord, North Carolina
Home Town: Franklin, North Carolina
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

FURY, WILLIAM H.
Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps
Headquarters Detachment, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 10, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William H. Fury, Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the Headquarters Detachment, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Chateau-Thierry, France, June 10, 1918. Sergeant Fury remained in a building subjected to heavy shell fire and mustard gas and made coffee for wounded men, until the building was almost entirely demolished by the enemy shell fire.
General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919
Born: at England Home Town: Mossneck, Virginia
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

*GEARY, WILLIAM J.
Sergeant Major, U.S. Marine Corps
Headquarters Detachment, 4th Brigade (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 25 - 26, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William J. Geary, Sergeant Major, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the Headquarters Detachment, 4th Brigade (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Belleau Wood, France, June 25 - 26, 1918. Having voluntarily and of his own initiative requested authority to join an attacking company, Sergeant Major Geary was killed while gallantly leading his platoon forward against the enemy.
General Orders No. 31, W.D., 1922
Born: at Harpers Ferry, West Virginia
Home Town: Washington, Washington, D.C.

GEER, PRENTICE S.
Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps
67th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Prentice S. Geer, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 67th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action at Chateau-Thierry, France, on June 6, 1918. Having become isolated when the enemy counterattacked his group, Corporal Geer courageously charged with a bayonet and, with the assistance of his comrades, captured a machine-gun crew and repulsed the attack at that point.
General Orders No. 110, W.D., 1918
Born: at St. Paul, Minnesota
Home Town: St. Paul, Minnesota
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

GEIGER, FRANK F.
Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps
95th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 1, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Frank F. Geiger, Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 95th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action in the Forest of Argonne, France, November 1, 1918. Sergeant Geiger displayed great coolness and courage in leading his section against machine-gun positions. He was later severely wounded while rushing a machine-gun nest unaided.
General Orders No. 35, W.D., 1919
Born: at Buffalo, New York
Home Town: Buffalo, New York
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

GEST, SYDNEY G.
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
43d Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 11, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Sydney G. Gest, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 43d Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action in the Bois-de-Belleau, France, June 11, 1918. The attacking line of the 43d Company being held up at one point by the fire of an enemy heavy Maxim machine gun, Private Gest, in the face of the machine-gun fire, crawled around the flank and, undaunted by grenade and rifle fire, rushed the gun crew's nest, killing the enemy gunner and four others as they attempted to escape.
General Orders No. 15, W.D., 1923
Born: at Overbrook, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Overbrook, Pennsylvania

*GIBBONS, JAMES J.
Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps
45th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James J. Gibbons, Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 45th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action at Chateau-Thierry, France, June 6, 1918. Killed in action, Sergeant Gibbons gave the supreme proof of that extraordinary heroism which will serve as an example to hitherto untried troops.
General Orders No. 110, W.D., 1918
Born: at Brooklyn, New York
Home Town: Buffalo, New York
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

GIBSON, CHARLES S.
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
82d Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 1, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles S. Gibson, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 82d Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Bayonville, France, November 1, 1918. Private Gibson volunteered and went forward to reconnoiter a ravine which was infested with hostile machine-gun and artillery positions, returning with several prisoners.
General Orders No. 35, W.D., 1919
Born: at Morris, Indiana
Home Town: Batesville, Indiana
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

GIBSON, RAYMOND
Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps
83d Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 8, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Raymond Gibson, Corporal, 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, on June 8, 1918. Corporal Gibson handled, alone, a Chauchat rifle with such accuracy in the face of an extremely heavy fire that his platoon was enabled to move against the enemy machine-gun platoon.
General Orders No. 110, W.D., 1918
Born: at Jonesboro, Tennessee
Home Town: Kingsport, Tennessee
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

GILBERT, LESLIE T.
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
55th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, 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)

GLADSTONE, LEO
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
51st Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Leo Gladstone, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 51st Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Belleau Wood, France, June 6, 1918. Although wounded in the arm by a machine-gun bullet, Private Gladstone assisted in carrying a badly wounded soldier of his company to a dressing station and returned to the front line to find that the company of which he was a member had changed its position, and that another member of the company had been wounded and left behind exposed to enemy fire, whereupon Private Gladstone voluntarily advanced alone under enemy observation and intense fire to the point where the wounded man was lying, killed an enemy soldier who had captured the wounded man, and after an hour of fighting during which time Private Gladstone and the wounded man were again hit by enemy machine-gun fire, the former carried the latter back to the front line, thus undoubtedly saving his life.
General Orders No. No. 15, W.D., 1923
Born: at Siberia Home Town: Gary, Indiana

GLUCKSMAN, SAMUEL
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
78th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 3, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Samuel Glucksman, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 78th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action at Blanc Mont, France, October 3, 1918. After capturing a prisoner, Private Glucksman forced his captive to lead him to a dug-out containing twenty of the enemy, whom he also captured. Later, after being wounded, he returned to the front line, after securing first-aid treatment, and continued in action until his wound forced him to be evacuated.
General Orders No. 32, W.D., 1919
Born: at Austria Home Town: Chicago, Illinois
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

GODBEY, ARNOLD DEE
Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps
67th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Arnold Dee Godbey, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 67th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action at Chateau-Thierry, France, on June 6, 1918. Corporal Godbey volunteered to rescue wounded men from a field swept by machine-gun fire and snipers. Upon gaining permission to perform this duty, he bravely continued the hazardous work, with the aid of other volunteers, until all had been rescued.
General Orders No. 110, W.D., 1918
Born: at St. Joseph, Missouri
Home Town: Chicago, Illinois
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

*GRANT, JOHN
First Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps
20th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John Grant, First Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 20th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action at Chateau-Thierry, France, June 6, 1918. Killed in action, First Sergeant Grant gave the supreme proof of that extraordinary heroism which will serve as an example to hitherto untried troops.
General Orders No. 110, W.D., 1918
Born: at Mars Hill, Maine
Home Town: Boston, Massachusetts
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

*GRIFFIN, WILLIAM L.
Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps
45th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William L. Griffin, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 45th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action at Chateau-Thierry, France, June 6, 1918. Killed in action, Corporal Griffin gave the supreme proof of that extraordinary heroism which will serve as an example to hitherto untried troops.
General Orders No. 110, W.D., 1918
Born: at Parkersburg, West Virginia
Home Town: Hamburg, Pennsylvania
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

GROFF, JOHN
Gunnery Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps
83d Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John Groff, Gunnery 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 6, 1918. While out with a patrol to obtain information essential to his commander, Gunnery Sergeant Groff was attacked by a German patrol of superior numbers. With six men he attacked the enemy, inflicted heavy losses upon them, and drove them back into the German lines.
General Orders No. 110, W.D., 1918
Born: at Syracuse, New York
Home Town: Kenvil, New Jersey
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

GULLION, OTTO
Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps
82d Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 1, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Otto Gullion, Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 82d Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Bayonville, France, November 1, 1918. Exposing himself to enemy fire, Sergeant Gullion advanced ahead of his platoon into a ravine and captured, single-handed, a German officer and four men.
General Orders No. 35, W.D., 1919
Born: at Franklin County, Kentucky
Home Town: Glencoe, Kentucky
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

GUSTAFSON, JOHN A.
Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
47th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 23, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John A. Gustafson, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 47th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Chateau-Thierry, France, June 23, 1918. During an advance by his company Lieutenant Gustafson (then a sergeant) directed a charge on an enemy machine-gun emplacement, destroying four guns and taking twenty-eight prisoners. Later in the attack he alone charged a machine-gun nest, killing one gunner, wounding another, and causing the remaining three to surrender.
General Orders No. 44, W.D., 1919
Born: at Wetmore, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Canton, Illinois
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

HAEFLIGER, FRED
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
77th Company, 6th Machine-Gun Battalion, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, 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)

HAGAN, JOSEPH A.
First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Joseph A. Hagan, First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action at Bois-de-Belleau, France, June 6, 1918, when he rescued a platoon sergeant of his regiment from death or capture. In the face of heavy machine-gun and rifle fire Lieutenant Hagan rushed cross an open space of 200 yards under full view of the entrenched enemy forces and within 25 yards of his lines placed the wounded sergeant upon his back and returned under a withering fire to his own lines. His splendid act of devotion to duty and his utter disregard for his own safety inspired the men of his regiment with renewed courage and determination.
General Orders No. 9, W.D., 1923
Born: at Richmond, Virginia
Home Town: Richmond, Virginia

*HAMILTON, GEORGE WALLACE
(First Award)
Captain, U.S. Marine Corps
49th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George Wallace Hamilton, Captain, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 49th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Chateau-Thierry, France, June 6, 1918. Captain Hamilton displayed the highest type of courage and leadership when on the first day of the Chateau-Thierry battle his command was under decimating fire of machine guns from the front and both flanks. All of his officers but one and most of his non-commissioned officers having been killed or wounded, he passed up and down his front line and, by his personal bravery, inspired his men to valiant and successful combat under especially difficult conditions.
General Orders No. 15, W.D., 1919
Born: at Washington, Washington, D.C.
Home Town: Washington, Washington, D.C.
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action), Distinguished Service Cross w/OLC (WWI)

*HAMILTON, GEORGE WALLACE
(Second Award)
Captain, U.S. Marine Corps
49th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George Wallace Hamilton, Captain, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism in action near Bois-de-Belleau, Chateau-Thierry, France, June 6, 1918. While in command of Company B, 49th Company, 5th Regiment, U.S. Marine Corps, during the attack upon Hill 142 at 3:45 a.m., June 6, 1918, Captain Hamilton led his company to its objective. While his company was engaged in digging in, twelve enemy machine gunners stealthily approached and proceeded to set up their guns for the purpose of firing upon Captain Hamilton's company. He discovered the enemy before the guns were in position, and, in attacking them with a bayonet, dispatched several and drove the remaining men to flight, capturing their machine guns. The undaunted bravery and soldierly conduct displayed by Captain Hamilton served to inspire the men in his regiment with increased determination and incited them to heroic endeavors.
General Orders No. 15, W.D., 1923
Born: at Washington, Washington, D.C.
Home Town: Washington, Washington, D.C.
Other Award: Navy Cross (WWI), Distinguished Service Cross (WWI), Distinguished Service Cross w/OLC (WWI)

HANEY, JOHN S.
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
55th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 10, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John S. Haney, 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 Beaumont, France, November 10, 1918. Private Haney displayed exceptional courage in voluntarily advancing on and destroying machine guns which were firing directly on his company.
General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919
Born: at Cleveland, Oklahoma
Home Town: Cleveland, Oklahoma
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

*HANSEN, WILLIAM
Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps
20th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William Hansen, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 20th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action at Chateau-Thierry, France, June 6, 1918. Killed in action, Corporal Hansen gave the supreme proof of that extraordinary heroism which will serve as an example to hitherto untried troops.
General Orders No. 110, W.D., 1918
Born: at Portland, Oregon
Home Town: Portland, Oregon
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

HARDIMAN, MICHAEL J.
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
18th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 4, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Michael J. Hardiman, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 18th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near St. Etienne, France, October 4, 1918. During the offensive operations at Blanc Mont Ridge, Private Hardiman volunteered and went into "No Man's Land," under intense machine-gun fire, and brought in a wounded man.
General Orders No. 46, W.D., 1919
Born: at Ireland Home Town: Chicago, Illinois
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

HART, JACK S.
First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
6th Machine-Gun Battalion, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 15, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Jack S. Hart, First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 6th Machine-Gun Battalion, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Thiaucourt, France, September 15, 1918. Acting as company commander, Lieutenant Hart advanced with the first wave of infantry to locate favorable positions for his guns. He discovered an enemy machine-gun which he alone attacked, and although severely wounded, succeeded in capturing the gun and taking the crew prisoners.
General Orders No. 46, W.D., 1919
Born: at Weatherford, Texas
Home Town: Weatherford, Texas
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

HAWS, EDWARD H.
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
96th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 2 - 9, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edward H. Haws, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 96th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Blanc Mont, France, October 2 - 9, 1918. Throughout eight days of fighting, Private Haws fearlessly and tirelessly carried messages between his company and battalion headquarters, through heavy machine-gun and artillery fire.
General Orders No. 26, W.D., 1919
Born: at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

HECKMAN, JACOB HARRISON
First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 25, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Jacob Harrison Heckman, First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action in the Bois-de-Belleau, France, June 25, 1918. With the assistance of three sergeants, Lieutenant Heckman started out to destroy the final stand of the enemy in the Bois-de-Belleau, an impregnable position, where enemy guns were concealed by rocks and heavy shrubbery. Armed with only a pistol, Lieutenant Heckman rushed the nest which was offering the most violent resistance, and captured one officer and ninety men. Each of his men destroyed a nest and captured two of the enemy at each position. After effecting the complete reduction of the last element, Lieutenant Heckman marched his prisoners in under a severe and harassing fire of the retreating enemy.
General Orders No. 46, W.D., 1919
Born: at Haverhill, Massachusetts
Home Town: Haverhill, Massachusetts
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

HERMLE, LEO D.
First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 1, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Leo D. Hermle, First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near the Meuse River, France, November 1, 1918. When the company on his left was checked by heavy machine-gun fire, Lieutenant Hermle led a platoon forward and surrounded a large number of the enemy, capturing 155 prisoners and 17 machine guns. Pushing on, he took the town of St. Georges and many machine-gun positions. Although he was painfully wounded he refused to be evacuated, and remained with his men for two days until he was ordered to the rear.
General Orders No. 35, W.D., 1919
Born: at Hastings, Nebraska
Home Town: Oakland, California
Other Award: Navy Cross (WWII)

*HEWITT, CHARLES WILMER, JR.
Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps
45th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles Wilmer Hewitt, Jr., Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 45th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action at Chateau-Thierry, France, June 6, 1918, Killed in action, Corporal Hewitt gave the supreme proof of the extraordinary heroism which will serve as an example to hitherto untried troops.
General Orders No. 110, W.D., 1918
Born: at Camden, New Jersey
Home Town: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

*HIGGINSON, WILLIAM PAUL
First Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps
20th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William Paul Higginson, First Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 20th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action at Chateau-Thierry, France, June 6, 1918. Killed in action, First Sergeant Higginson gave the supreme proof of that extraordinary heroism which will serve as an example to hitherto untried troops.
General Orders No. 110, W.D., 1918
Born: at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Rochester, New York
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

HIGLEY, ROBERT F.
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
45th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Robert F. Higley, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 45th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action at Belleau Wood, in the Chateau-Thierry Sector, France, June 6, 1918. Under heavy machine-gun and rifle fire, Private Higley went forward to the vicinity of the position occupied by a platoon of his company with utter disregard of his own personal danger and assisted a badly wounded officer of his company to shelter. Learning that this advanced platoon was in need of ammunition and water, Private Higley again gallantly made his way to the exposed position with canteens of water and bandoliers of ammunition.
General Orders No. 6, W.D., 1931
Born: at Boston, Massachusetts
Home Town: Cambridge, Massachusetts

HILL, FRED WILLIAM
Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps
Headquarters Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 8, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Fred William Hill, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the Headquarters Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action in the Bois-de-Belleau, France, on June 8, 1918. Regardless of personal danger, Corporal Hill showed conspicuous bravery in carrying ammunition from the dump into the fighting line in the face of heavy machine-gun and rifle fire in the Bois-de-Belleau. Learning of the need of hand grenades, he carried them forward without waiting for orders.
General Orders No. 119, W.D., 1918
Born: at Chicago, Illinois
Home Town: Chicago, Illinois
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

HILLER, WALTER S.
Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps
55th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 10, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Walter S. Hiller, 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 Bellefonte Farm, France, November 10, 1918. Under direct fire from seven enemy machine-guns, Corporal Hiller led a detachment across the River Meuse and destroyed a machine-gun nest which occupied a dominating position one thousand yards in advance of his company.
General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919
Born: at Salt Lake City, Utah
Home Town: Pocatello, Idaho
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

HIRST, SAMUEL CARROLL
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
55th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 5, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Samuel Carroll Hirst, 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 5, 1918. Together with another soldier, Private Hirst successfully completed the capture of a machine gun, destroying it, and killing two of the crew. Fighting his way back to his own lines, he furnished valuable information concerning enemy machine-gun emplacements.
General Orders No. 46, W.D., 1919
Born: at Purcellville, Virginia
Home Town: Purcellville, Virginia
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

HOFFMAN, LEONARD LAWRENCE
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
81st Company, 6th Machine-Gun Battalion, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 5, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Leonard Lawrence Hoffman, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 81st Company, 6th Machine-Gun Battalion, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Blanc Mont, France, October 5, 1918. Private Hoffman showed exceptional courage in volunteering and carrying an important message through a heavy machine- gun barrage, after another soldier met death in attempting to do so.
General Orders No. 15, W.D., 1919
Born: at Minneapolis, Minnesota
Home Town: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

HOPE, EDWARD BUIST
First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edward Buist Hope, First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action at Chateau-Thierry, France, June 6, 1918. First Lieutenant Hope displayed coolness and courage in directing his platoon in the attack, during which he was badly wounded, but refused assistance until wounded men near him had been treated.
General Orders No. 110, W.D., 1918
Born: at Japan Home Town: Waltersboro, South Carolina
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

*HOPTA, JOSEPH LEO
Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps
55th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 18, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Joseph Leo Hopta, 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 18, 1918. Private Hopta captured an enemy machine gun and its crew single-handed under a heavy concentrated machine-gun fire.
General Orders No. 117, W.D., 1918
Born: at New Brunswick, New Jersey
Home Town: Newark, New Jersey
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

*HOUCHINS, LYLE C.
Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps
73d Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 15, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Lyle C. Houchins, 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 counter attack, Corporal Houchins voluntarily left a sheltered position and, in entire disregard for his own safety, set up his gun in the open on the advancing enemy. He broke up the counter attack within one hundred yards of our line.
General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919
Born: at Coredo, West Virginia
Home Town: Cincinnati, Ohio
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

*HUFFSTATER, LEON DAVID
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
97th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Leon David Huffstater, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 97th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action in the engagement that resulted in the capture of Bouresches, France, on June 6, 1918. Private Huffstater volunteered to leave shelter to bring in wounded, and upon receiving permission to do so he carried injured comrades through artillery and machine-gun fire at great risk to his own life.
General Orders No. 110, W.D., 1918
Born: at Richland, New York
Home Town: Oswego, New York
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

HUFSTEDLER, ERIE C.
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
79th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Erie C. Hufstedler, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 79th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action during the occupation of Bouresches, France, June 6, 1918. After being severely wounded, Private Hufstedler refused to go to the rear, but remained and assisted with the wounded, displaying great self- sacrifice and devotion to duty.
General Orders No. 16, W.D., 1923
Born: at Birdell, Arkansas
Home Town: Birdell, Arkansas
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

HUGHES, GEORGE DEWEY
Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps
51st Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 4, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George Dewey Hughes, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 51st Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near St. Etienne, France, October 4, 1918. Corporal Hughes conducted a patrol to the front, located machine-gun nests and gained contact with the enemy under very severe artillery and machine-gun fire, and set an example of calmness and courage under these hazardous conditions.
General Orders No. 44, W.D., 1919
Born: at Spanish Fork, Utah
Home Town: Salt Lake City, Utah
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

*HULBERT, HENRY LEWIS
Gunner, U.S. Marine Corps
5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Henry Lewis Hulbert, Gunner, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action at Chateau-Thierry, France, June 6, 1918. Gunner Hulbert displayed extraordinary heroism during attack on the enemy's lines, during which time he constantly exposed himself to the enemy's fire without regard for personal danger, thereby assuring the delivery of supplies.
General Orders No. 110, W.D., 1918
Born: 1/12/1867 at Kingston upon Hull, England
Home Town: Riverdale, Maryland
Other Award: Medal of Honor (Samoa), Navy Cross (Same Action)

HUNT, LEROY P.
Captain, U.S. Marine Corps
5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 3 - 4, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Leroy P. Hunt, Captain, U.S. Marine Corps, for repeated acts of extraordinary heroism while serving with the 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near St. Etienne, France, October 3 - 4, 1918. After six hours of severe fighting, Captain Hunt and his men succeeded in reducing a large sector of trenches and machine-gun nests, and captured 300 prisoners. On October 4, near St. Etienne, Captain Hunt constantly exposed himself to enemy fire while leading his men toward their objective. His gallant conduct gave his men confidence to completely rout superior enemy forces, concentrating for a counter attack.
General Orders No. 35, W.D., 1919
Born: at Newark, New Jersey
Home Town: Berkley, California
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

*HUNTER, DANIEL AMOS
First Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps
67th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Daniel Amos Hunter, First Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 67th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action at Chateau-Thierry, France, on June 6, 1918. During the attack First Sergeant Hunter fearlessly exposed himself and encouraged all men near him, although he himself was wounded three times. He subsequently died of wounds.
General Orders No. 110, W.D., 1918
Born: at Baltimore, Maryland
Home Town: Baltimore, Maryland
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

HURLEY, PAUL THOMAS
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
55th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 19, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Paul Thomas Hurley, 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 Vierzy, France, July 19, 1918. Private Hurley displayed exceptional bravery in charging three machine-guns with the aid of a small detachment of his comrades, killing the crews and capturing the guns, which were immediately turned on the Germans, thereby opening the line for the advance of his company, which had been held up by the enemy's fire.
General Orders No. 117, W.D., 1918
Born: at Ardmore, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Ardmore, Pennsylvania
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

*HUSTED, CHESTER SETH
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
6th Machine-Gun Battalion, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 5, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Chester Seth Husted, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for 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 5, 1918. Displaying great courage and disregard for his own safety, Private Husted volunteered to carry an important message through a heavy machine-gun barrage, losing his life in attempting to carry out this mission.
General Orders No. 142, W.D., 1918
Born: at Rialto, California
Home Town: Corona, California
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

INGALLS, JOHN J.
Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps
80th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John J. Ingalls, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 80th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action in the Bois-de-Belleau, France, on June 6, 1918. Wounded in the assault on machine-gun positions in the Bois-de-Belleau, Corporal Ingalls refused to be evacuated, but assisted in the evacuation of the wounded, thereby displaying great qualities of self-sacrifice and devotion to duty.
General Orders No. 119, W.D., 1918
Born: at Bellevue, Iowa
Home Town: Olin, Iowa
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

INMAN, LEON W.
Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps
43d Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 4, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Leon W. Inman, Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 43d Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Blanc Mont, France, October 4, 1918. Sergeant Inman led his platoon in attack, setting an example by keeping several yards in advance of the men. He also assisted in dressing the wounds of members of his platoon under machine-gun and artillery fire. After being wounded, he remained with his platoon until ordered to leave by the medical officer.
General Orders No. 46, W.D., 1919
Born: at Sauk Rapids, Minnesota
Home Town: Detroit, Michigan
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

ISRAEL, FREDERICK
Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 4, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Frederick Israel, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near St. Etienne, France, October 4, 1918. Second Lieutenant Israel twice volunteered and carried messages to the front line along a road swept by machine-gun and shell fire.
General Orders No. 35, W.D., 1919
Born: at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

JOHNSON, GILLIS AUGUSTUS
Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 4, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Gillis Augustus Johnson, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near St. Etienne, France, October 4, 1918. Second Lieutenant Johnson volunteered and led an attack upon enemy machine-gun positions under intense machine-gun fire and artillery barrage, and although severely wounded in the leg, succeeded in cleaning out several machine-gun nests, capturing guns and a number of prisoners.
General Orders No. 35, W.D., 1919
Born: at Fort Worth, Texas
Home Town: Fort Worth, Texas
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

*JOHNSTON, SCOTT MARTIN
Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 19, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Scott Martin Johnston, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Vierzy, France, July 19, 1918. With a small detachment, Second Lieutenant Johnston charged a machine-gun nest and captured a German gun which was inflicting severe losses on the American lines. Although seriously wounded, he stayed with his men until ordered to a dressing station by his company commander.
General Orders 95, W.D., 1919
Born: at St. Paul, Minnesota
Home Town: St. Paul, Minnesota
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

JORDAN, JACK
Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps
8th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 4, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Jack Jordan, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 8th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near St. Etienne, France, October 4, 1918. After all the other members of their crews had become casualties, Corporal Jordan and another soldier advanced with their gun through heavy artillery and machine-gun fire to an advanced position and put up their gun in action in support of Infantry. They remained in this position after the Infantry had retired and until their ammunition was exhausted.
General Orders No. 46, W.D., 1919
Born: at Rockwall, Texas
Home Town: Tullia, Texas
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

JORDAN, RICHARD OAKES
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
78th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 3, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Richard Oakes Jordan, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 78th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action at Blanc Mont, France, October 3, 1918. When the advance of their company was held up by enfilading fire from a hostile machinegun nest, Private Jordan, with three other soldiers, volunteered and made a flank attack on the nest with bombs and rifles, killing three members of the crew and capturing twenty-five others, together with three machine guns.
General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919
Born: at Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Home Town: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

JUSTESEN, WILLIAM A.
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
55th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 19, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William A. Justesen, 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 Vierzy, France, July 19, 1918. Private Justesen displayed exceptional bravery in charging three machineguns with the aid of a small detachment of his comrades, killing the crews and capturing the guns, which were immediately turned on the Germans, thereby opening the line for the advance of his company, which had been held up by the enemy's fire.
General Orders No. 137, W.D., 1918
Born: at Moroni, Utah
Home Town: Moroni, Utah
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

KANE, TONY W.
(First Award)
Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps
55th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 11, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Tony W. Kane, Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 55th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action in the Bois-de-Belleau, France, June 11, 1918. Displaying notable bravery, Sergeant Kane single-handedly charged and captured an enemy machine gun, killing its crew.
General Orders 89, W.D., 1919
Born: at Russia Home Town: Chicago, Illinois
Other Award: Navy Cross (WWI), Distinguished Service Cross w/OLC (WWI)

KANE, TONY W.
(Second Award)
Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps
55th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 10, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Tony W. Kane, Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 55th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Beaumont, France, November 10, 1918. Sergeant Kane reconnoitered the position of enemy machine-guns which were holding up the advance of his company across the Meuse. After he had located them, he alone silenced the fire of two guns, thus making possible the continuance of his company's advance.
General Orders 89, W.D., 1919
Born: at Russia Home Town: Chicago, Illinois
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action), Distinguished Service Cross (WWI)

KAULSKY, FRANK
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
55th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, 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)

KELLER, THEODORE
Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps
47th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 1 - 2, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Theodore Keller, Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 47th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Barricourt, France, November 1 - 2, 1918. Working through three desperate counterattacks of the enemy, Sergeant Keller established liaison with the adjacent division, maintaining contact with his flanks at all times, despite the hazards under which he worked.
General Orders No. 32, W.D., 1919
Born: at Lexington, Kentucky
Home Town: Lexington, Kentucky
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

KELLY, FRANCIS J.
First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 4, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Francis J. Kelly, First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near St. Etienne, France, October 4, 1918. After all other officers of his company had become casualties, First Lieutenant Kelly took command and, while able to retire to a stronger position, yet he ordered an advance against greatly superior numbers, breaking the enemy's attack and taking many prisoners.
General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919
Born: at Brooklyn, New York
Home Town: Brooklyn, New York
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

*KIDDER, HUGH P.
Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
78th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 2 - 3, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Hugh P. Kidder, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 78th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Blanc Mont, France, October 2 - 3, 1918. On the morning of October 2, Second Lieutenant Kidder led a small patrol into enemy trenches and captured two strong machine-gun positions which were menacing his company. On October 3, with his platoon, Second Lieutenant Kidder attacked and captured four machine-gun nests, and many prisoners, after which he went to the aid of two of his wounded men. While attempting to better his position in the face of heavy machine-gun and artillery fire he was killed.
General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919
Born: at Waukon, Iowa
Home Town: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

KNESS, KARL F.
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
17th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 4, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Karl F. Kness, Private, 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. Private Kness volunteered and assisted a wounded comrade to get to the rear, going through an area swept by terrific machine-gun and artillery fire for a distance of more than a kilometer. He carried the wounded man the greater part of the distance.
General Orders No. 35, W.D., 1919
Born: at Wichita, Kansas
Home Town: Wichita, Kansas
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

KORMAN, FRANK A.
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
16th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 4 - 6, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Frank A. Korman, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 16th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near St. Etienne, France, October 4 - 6, 1918. When volunteers were called for to rescue another member of his company who was severely wounded, Private Korman responded and, in plain view of the enemy, carried his wounded comrade to shelter through heavy machine-gun fire.
General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919
Born: at Roxbury, Massachusetts
Home Town: Roxbury, Massachusetts
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

KREUZMAN, WILLIAM ALPHEUS
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
82d Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 1, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William Alpheus Kreuzman, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 82d Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Bayonville, France, November 1, 1918. Private Kreuzman volunteered and went forward to reconnoiter a ravine which was infested with hostile machine guns, returning with several prisoners.
General Orders No. 44, W.D., 1919
Born: at Georgetown, Kentucky
Home Town: Batesville, Indiana
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

KUKOSKI, JOHN
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
49th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John Kukoski, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 49th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action at Chateau-Thierry, France, on June 6, 1918. Alone, Private Kukoski charged a machine-gun and with the utmost bravery captured it and its crew, including one officer.
General Orders No. 110, W.D., 1918
Born: at Russia Home Town: Buffalo, New York
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

LANE, HERSCHEL V.
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
77th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 20, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Herschel V. Lane, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 77th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Vierzy, France, July 20, 1918. Private Lane volunteered and successfully carried messages from Vierzy to the front line near Tigny, through heavy artillery and machine-gun fire, after two others who had been detailed for the duty had failed to get through.
General Orders No. 137, W.D., 1918
Born: at Omaha, Nebraska
Home Town: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

LEE, WILL H.
Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps
43d Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 4, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Will H. Lee, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 43d Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Blanc Mont, France, October 4, 1918. During an advance of his company, Corporal Lee volunteered to carry a wounded comrade to a place of safety through hostile machine-gun fire. He later brought a wounded soldier from "No Man's Land" through a heavy machine-gun and artillery barrage.
General Orders No. 46, W.D., 1919
Born: at Yoakum, Texas
Home Town: Fort Worth, Texas
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

LEGENDRE, JAMES HENNEN
Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James Hennen Legendre, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action on the Lucy-Torcy Road, France, June 6, 1918. Second Lieutenant Legendre displayed exceptional bravery in organizing and leading a party of volunteers through heavy machine-gun fire for the purpose of securing two wounded men on the Lucy-Torcy, Road.
General Orders No. 101, W.D., 1918
Born: at New Orleans, Louisiana
Home Town: New York, New York
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

*LEITNER, ALOYSIUS
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
Headquarters Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, 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)

LIENHARD, JACOB
Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
17th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, 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)

LINDGREN, EVERETTE E.
Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 4, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Everette E. Lindgren, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near St. Etienne, France, October 4, 1918. During an attack on a strong enemy position, under terrific machine-gun and artillery fire, Second Lieutenant Lindgren led his platoon to the support of the platoon operating on his left, rallying men from another company, who had become separated from their organizations, to his support. Although severely wounded, he remained in action until the position was consolidated.
General Orders No. 35, W.D., 1919
Born: at Adrian, Minnesota
Home Town: Detroit, Minnesota
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

*LINDSEY, CLINTON S.
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
82d Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Clinton S. Lindsey, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 82d Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action in the Bois-de-Belleau, France, on June 6, 1918. Private Lindsey displayed commendable gallantry when he voluntarily sought permission to leave shelter and, at great exposure to himself, rescued a helpless wounded officer from an open field. He was killed in action June 8, 1918.
General Orders No. 110, W.D., 1918
Born: at Bertram, Texas
Home Town: San Marcos, Texas
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

*LOCKE, KARL W.
Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps
51st Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Karl W. Locke, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 51st Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action at Chateau-Thierry, France, June 6, 1918. Killed in action, Corporal Locke gave the supreme proof of that extraordinary heroism which will serve as an example to hitherto untried troops.
General Orders No. 110, W.D., 1918
Born: at Oberlin, Ohio
Home Town: Cleveland, Ohio
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

LOOMIS, CASEY V.
Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps
73d Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, 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)

LOTSPIECH, ORR V.
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
82d Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 19, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Orr V. Lotspiech, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 82d Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Vierzy, France, July 19, 1918. While passing through an unusual barrage of artillery fire and machine-guns, Private Lotspiech had his leg broken by a bullet. Undaunted, he dragged himself to the post of command and reported to his company commander that his mission had been completed, thus saving the dispatch of another runner.
General Orders No. 46, W.D., 1919
Born: at Sheldon, Missouri
Home Town: Booneville, Missouri
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

LOWE, WILLIAM O.
Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
90th Aero Squadron, 3d Observation Group, Army Air Service (Attached)
Date of Action: October 7, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William O. Lowe, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism in action east of Cunel, Verdun Sector, France, October 7, 1918 while attached as an Observer with the 90th Aero Squadron, 3d Observation Group, U.S. Army Air Service. Second Lieutenant William Lowe, while staking the advance lines of the 80th Division, was suddenly attacked by a formation of eight enemy machines (Fokker type), which dived out of a cloud bank. Although greatly outnumbered. Lieutenant Lowe succeeded in shooting down one out of control and disabling a second so that it was forced to land. Later, on the same mission, he was again attacked by a patrol of five enemy scout machines, and in a running fight he drove these off and successfully completed his mission.
General Orders No. 15, W.D., 1919
Born: at Ath ens, Tennessee
Home Town: Knoxville, Tennessee
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

*LUKINS, FRED T.
Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps
20th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Fred T. Lukins, Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 20th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action at Chateau-Thierry, France, June 6, 1918. Killed in action, Sergeant Lukins gave the supreme proof of that extraordinary heroism which will serve as an example to hitherto untried troops.
General Orders No. 110, W.D., 1918
Born: at Indianapolis, Indiana
Home Town: Indianapolis, Indiana
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

LULOFF, ZALME
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
43d Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 4, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Zalme Luloff, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 43d Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Blanc Mont, France, October 4, 1918. Disregarding his personal safety, Private Luloff showed marked bravery by carrying messages through heavy machine-gun fire; and after his captain was wounded lie rendered valuable assistance in establishing and maintaining liaison between the platoons of his company.
General Orders No. 46, W.D., 1919
Born: at Russia Home Town: Staten Island, New York
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

LYNG, ARTHUR E.
Gunnery Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps
49th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 4, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Arthur E. Lyng, Gunnery Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 49th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near St. Etienne, France, October 4, 1918. While engaged in scouting, Gunnery Sergeant Lyng discovered the enemy forming for a surprise attack against an unprotected portion of his lines. He quickly organized sufficient force to destroy the enemy's plans and accomplished the capture of ten of the raiding party and six machine guns.
General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919
Born: at New Haven, Connecticut
Home Town: Lowell, Massachusetts
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

LYSTER, WAYNE G.
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
Headquarters Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 4 - 6, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Wayne G. Lyster, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the Headquarters Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near St. Etienne, France, October 4 - 6, 1918. Private Lyster, a runner, displayed exceptional courage in volunteering to carry important messages over terrain constantly swept by machine-gun and shell fire.
General Orders No. 103, W.D., 1919
Born: at Cardington, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Alden, Pennsylvania
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

MACKIN, ELTON EDWARD
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
67th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 4, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Elton Edward Mackin, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 67th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Blanc Mont, France, October 4, 1918. As a runner, Private Mackin carried messages over territory which was subject to constant shell fire, exhibiting singular courage and devotion to duty.
General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919
Born: at Lewiston, New York
Home Town: Lewiston, New York
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

*MADSEN, EDMUND TERNER
First Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps
47th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edmund Terner Madsen, First Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 47th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action at Chateau-Thierry, France, June 6, 1918. Killed in action, First Sergeant Madsen gave the supreme proof of that extraordinary heroism which will serve as an example to hitherto untried troops.
General Orders No. 110, W.D., 1918
Born: at Denmark Home Town: Indianapolis, Indiana
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

*MARKLEY, GEORGE
Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps
47th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 4, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George Markley, Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 47th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Somme-Py, France, October 4, 1918. Sergeant Markley volunteered to ascertain the position of enemy machine guns enfilading his company. Under heavy shell and machine-gun fire he explored the enemy's lines and secured valuable information. Later, when his company was ordered to attack, Sergeant Markley preceded the line as scout and was killed.
General Orders No. 13, W.D., 1919
Born: at Battle Creek, Michigan
Home Town: Detroit, Michigan
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

MARLOWE, FRED MARION
Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps
74th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 1, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Fred Marion Marlowe, Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 74th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action at Moulin St. Georges, France, November 1, 1918. Sergeant Marlowe had just taken command of his platoon, owing to the senior platoon sergeant having been wounded, when the advancing line was held up by a concentration of enemy machine-gun fire. Taking two other soldiers with him, he rushed a German machine-gun nest and put it out of action. The capture of this nest compelled the surrender of the remaining machine-gunners in the vicinity and the line was again able to advance. Eighty prisoners and nine machine guns were captured through this bold exploit.
General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919
Born: at Williamsburg, Indiana
Home Town: Greensburg, Indiana
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

MARSHALL, RALPH WILLIAM
Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
3d Battalion, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6 & 8, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Ralph William Marshall, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 3d Battalion, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action in the Bois-de-Belleau, France, on June 6 and 8, 1918. Second Lieutenant Marshall demonstrated conspicuous bravery and coolness in fearlessly exposing himself to heavy fire from machine- guns, rifles, and hand grenades in order that he might procure accurate information regarding the movements of the enemy.
General Orders No. 110, W.D., 1918
Born: at Elgin, Illinois
Home Town: West Chicago, Illinois
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

MARTIN, OSCAR E.
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
55th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 7, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Oscar E. Martin, 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 Bois-de-Belleau, France, June 7, 1918. Private Martin, acting as company runner, showed great bravery and devotion to duty, repeatedly carrying messages under intense machine-gun and artillery fire. Although himself severely wounded, Private Martin assisted his wounded company commander to a place of safety while under intense enemy fire thereby setting a splendid example to the men of his organization.
General Orders No. 16, W.D., 1923
Born: at Pipers Gap, Pennsylvania
Home Town: East Bend, North Carolina

MATHIAS, JEAN
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
43d Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 11, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Jean Mathias, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 43d Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action in the Bois-de-Belleau, France, June 11, 1918. After all the other members of his group had been killed or wounded by fire from an enemy machine gun, Private Mathias charged the gun position alone, killing three of the crew and capturing the gun.
General Orders 89, W.D., 1919
Born: at New York, New York
Home Town: Brooklyn, New York
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

MCCOY, CHARLES TICE
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
Headquarters Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 4 - 6, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles Tice McCoy, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the Headquarters Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near St. Etienne, France, October 4 - 6, 1918. Engaged as a runner, Private McCoy demonstrated the highest courage in carrying messages over hazardous territory under constant shell and machine- gun fire.
General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919
Born: at Logan, Iowa
Home Town: Louisburg, Kansas
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

*MCCOY, JAMES C.
Captain, U.S. Marine Corps
5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James C. McCoy, Captain, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action at Chateau- Thierry, France, June 6, 1918. Killed in action, Captain McCoy gave the supreme proof of that extraordinary heroism which will serve as an example to hitherto untried troops.
General Orders No. 119, W.D., 1918
Born: at Fall River, Massachusetts
Home Town: Fall River, Massachusetts
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

*MCHENRY, JOHN, JR.
First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 19 & October 3, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John McHenry, Jr., First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Vierzy, France, July 19, 1918. Lieutenant McHenry led his platoon through heavy machine-gun and artillery fire until he fell severely wounded. On October 3, 1918, while leading his platoon in the attack on the strongly fortified enemy position before Blanc Mont, he fell mortally wounded.
General Orders 60, W.D., 1920
Born: at Pikesville, Maryland
Home Town: Baltimore, Maryland
Other Award: Navy Cross (WWI)

MCINTYRE, WILLIAM M.
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
55th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 19, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William M. McIntyre, 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 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 them 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. 126, W.D., 1918
Born: at Scottsville, New York
Home Town: Chicago, Illinois
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

MCKINNEY, DAREL JESSE
Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps
83d Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, 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)

MCLEOD, HERMAN L.
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
83d Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6 & 8, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Herman L. McLeod, Private, 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, June 6 - 8, 1918. Private McLeod, with Joseph A. Darges, Howard Childs and Benjamin Tilghman, Corporals, all of the same company, were prominent in the attack on enemy machine-gun positions in the Bois-de-Belleau. They were foremost in their company and at all times acquitted themselves with such distinction that they were an example for the remainder of their command.
General Orders 70, W.D., 1919
Born: at Cincinnati, Ohio
Home Town: Paulding, Ohio
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

MCNULTY, JOHN
Gunner, U.S. Marine Corps
66th Company, 6th Machine-Gun Battalion, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 4, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John McNulty, Gunner, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 66th Company, 6th Machine-Gun Battalion, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action between Blanc Mont and St. Etienne, France, October 4, 1918. Although he was severely wounded during an enemy counterattack, Gunner McNulty voluntarily remained on the firing line under heavy artillery and machine-gun fire, operating a machine-gun, the crew of which had all been killed or wounded. By staying at his post until the enemy was repulsed and he was ordered to the rear by his commanding officer, he furnished an inspiring example to the other members of the company.
General Orders No. 20, W.D., 1919
Born: at England Home Town: Revere, Massachusetts
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

MELCHER, EDWARD J.
Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps
47th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 25, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edward J. Melcher, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 47th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Chateau-Thierry, France, June 25, 1918. Wounded in the head and thigh, Corporal Melcher nevertheless continued valiantly to lead his group through machine-gun and rifle fire to their objective.
General Orders No. 44, W.D., 1919
Born: at Louisville, Kentucky
Home Town: Louisville, Kentucky
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

MESSINGER, ELIAS J.
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
55th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 19, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Elias J. Messinger, 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 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. 126, W.D., 1918
Born: at Waterloo, Iowa
Home Town: Boise, Idaho
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

MEYER, ALBERT
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
79th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 15, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Albert Meyer, Private, 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. While on duty as stretcher bearer for his company, Private Meyer rushed into the open to rescue another soldier threatened with capture in the face of a large force of advancing Germans. He killed two of the enemy and brought in the soldier to a place of safety.
General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919
Born: at New York, New York
Home Town: New York, New York
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

*MILES, THOMAS H., JR.
Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Thomas H. Miles, Jr., Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action at Chateau-Thierry, France, June 6, 1918. Killed in action, Second Lieutenant Miles gave the supreme proof of that extraordinary heroism which will serve as an example to hitherto untried troops.
General Orders No. 119, W.D., 1918
Born: at Germantown, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Germantown, Pennsylvania
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

MILLER, HUGH S.
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
83d Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Hugh S. Miller, Private, 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 6, 1918. Private Miller captured two of the enemy single-handed. Although ordered to the rear twice because of illness, he returned to his command voluntarily and continued to fight with it vigorously throughout the advance.
General Orders No. 110, W.D., 1918
Born: at St. Louis, Missouri
Home Town: St. Louis, Missouri
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

MILLER, THOMAS A. O.
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
45th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 4, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Thomas A. O. Miller, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 45th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Blanc Mont Ridge, France, October 4, 1918. Private Miller volunteered and carried a message through terrific shell and machine-gun fire. In the performance of this mission he suffered the loss of a leg from an exploding shell.
General Orders No. 35, W.D., 1919
Born: at Eau Claire, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Eau Claire, Pennsylvania
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

MILLS, BRUCE H.
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
78th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 3, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Bruce H. Mills, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 78th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action at Blanc Mont, France, October 3, 1918. When the advance of their company was held up by enfilading fire from a hostile machine-gun nest, Private Mills, with three other soldiers, volunteered and made a flank attack on the nest with bombs and rifles, killing three members of the crews and capturing twenty-five others together with three machine guns.
General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919
Born: at Mason, Michigan
Home Town: Los Angeles, California
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

*MINCEY, GEORGE A.
Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps
55th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George A. Mincey, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 55th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action at Chateau-Thierry, France, June 6, 1918. Killed in action, Corporal Mincey gave the supreme proof of that extraordinary heroism which will serve as an example to hitherto untried troops.
General Orders No. 110, W.D., 1918
Born: at Ogeechee, Georgia
Home Town: Ogeechee, Georgia
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

MINNIS, JOHN A.
Captain, U.S. Marine Corps
38th Infantry Regiment (USA) (Attached), 3d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 15, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John A. Minnis, Captain, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 38th Infantry Regiment (Army) (Attached), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Mezy, France, July 15, 1918. During the enemy drive Captain Minnis fearlessly reorganized a unit that had lost its officers and held his position against the enemy assault. A short time later he gallantly led fifteen men in a counterattack under heavy enemy machine-gun fire. He repulsed the enemy and captured twenty-four prisoners.
General Orders No. 22, W.D., 1920
Born: at Montgomery, Alabama
Home Town: Montgomery, Alabama
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

MONTAG, BERNARD WILLIAM
Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps
55th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, 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)

MONTAGUE, ROBERT L.
First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 1, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Robert L. Montague, First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Landreville, France, November 1, 1918. When the advance of his company was held up, First Lieutenant Montague voluntarily led a group of men in a flanking movement against a withering machine-gun fire, and under a heavy artillery bombardment entered and took the town of Landreville, capturing about 150 prisoners.
General Orders No. 49, W.D., 1922
Born: at Danville, Virginia
Home Town: Richmond, Virginia
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

MOORE, WILLIAM B.
Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
91st Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William B. Moore, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 91st Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action at Bouresches, France, June 6, 1918. Second Lieutenant Moore volunteered and took a truck load of ammunition and material into Bouresches, France, over a road swept by artillery and machine-gun fire, thereby relieving a critical situation.
General Orders No. 119, W.D., 1918
Born: at Waco, Texas
Home Town: New York, New York
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

MORAN, PATRICK J.
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
81st Company, 6th Machine-Gun Battalion, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 15, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Patrick J. Moran, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 81st Company, 6th Machine-Gun Battalion, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Thiaucourt. France, September 15, 1918. Passing from one gun to another, at all times exposing himself to great danger, carrying ammunition and encouraging his comrades, Private Moran showed great devotion to duty. When his company commander had become seriously wounded, he left his place of shelter and carried him to a first-aid station.
General Orders No. 44, W.D., 1919
Born: at Louisville, Kentucky
Home Town: Nashville, Tennessee
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

MORELAND, OSCAR E.
Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps
96th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 3 - 5, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Oscar E. Moreland, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 96th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Blanc Mont, France, October 3 - 5, 1918. Although Corporal Moreland was wounded he refused to go to the rear, but remained on duty throughout the two days' action, during which time he distinguished himself in grenade fighting at close range, organizing the flank of his company and holding it against three counterattacks, and killing or capturing all the members of a hostile patrol.
General Orders No. 26, W.D., 1919
Born: at Indianola, Illinois
Home Town: Indianola, Illinois
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

MOSELEY, GAINES
Captain, U.S. Marine Corps
5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 4, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Gaines Moseley, Captain, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near St. Etienne, France, October 4, 1918. As commander of an assault company, Captain Moseley displayed exceptional courage in carrying his line forward during a heavy artillery and machine-gun barrage.
General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919
Born: at Aiken, South Carolina
Home Town: Aiken, South Carolina
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

MULTER, WALTON L.
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
75th Company, 6th Machine-Gun Battalion, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 5, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Walton L. Multer, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 75th Company, 6th Machine-Gun Battalion, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near St. Etienne, France, October 5, 1918. Private Multer voluntarily went forward for a distance of 800 meters under heavy shell fire and rescued a wounded soldier who had been left there the night before when the advance patrols had been withdrawn.
General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919
Born: at Washington, Washington, D.C.
Home Town: Kingston, Pennsylvania
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

MURRAY, CHARLES I.
First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
79th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles I. Murray, First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary and conspicuous bravery and efficiency while serving with the 79th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. during the advance upon Bouresches, France, on the night of June 6, 1918. Having been shot through both arms by machine-gun fire and being no longer able to advance, First Lieutenant Murray refused assistance and walked to the rear alone.
General Orders No. 126, W.D., 1918
Born: at Sewickley, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Sewickley, Pennsylvania
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

MYERS, DEMARR E.
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
82d Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 1, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Demarr E. Myers, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 82d Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Bayonville, France, November 1, 1918. Exposing himself to enemy fire, Private Myers, with another soldier, courageously advanced ahead of their platoon and captured five machine guns and fourteen prisoners.
General Orders No. 35, W.D., 1919
Born: at Steubenville, Ohio
Home Town: Steubenville, Ohio
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

NAEGLE, HANS M.
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
17th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 10, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Hans M. Naegle, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 17th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Villemontry, France, November 10, 1918. Private Naegle and a companion went out ahead of the line and silenced a machine-gun which threatened to hold up the advance of his company.
General Orders No. 32, W.D., 1919
Born: at Moroni, Utah
Home Town: Toquerville, Utah
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

NAGAZYNA, JOHN JAMES
Gunnery Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps
96th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 19, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John James Nagazyna, Gunnery Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 96th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action in the attack on Tigny, France, July 19, 1918. During a critical time in the assault against Tigny, when his company had suffered heavy losses, Gunnery Sergeant Nagazyna set such an example of personal bravery and determination as to inspire his men to success. At a time when it seemed impossible to advance any farther, his fearlessness in moving up and down his lines to steady his men encouraged them to go forward against heavy odds and take and hold their objective.
General Orders No. 117, W.D., 1918
Born: at Cohoes, New York
Home Town: Brooklyn, New York
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action), Navy Cross w/Gold Star (WWII)

NOBLE, ALFRED HOUSTON
First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
83d Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6 - 8, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Alfred Houston Noble, First Lieutenant, 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, June 6 - 8, 1918. First Lieutenant Noble was conspicuous for his judgment and personal courage in handling his company in attacks against superior numbers in strongly fortified machine-gun positions. His fortitude and initiative enabled his command each time to achieve success.
General Orders No. 110, W.D., 1918
Born: at Federalsburg, Maryland
Home Town: Federalsburg, Maryland
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

NORSTRAND, CARL JOHANNES
Sergeant Major, U.S. Marine Corps
1st Battalion, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Carl Johannes Norstrand, Sergeant Major, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 1st Battalion, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action at Chateau-Thierry, France, June 6, 1918. When his presence was not demanded in the performance of the normal duties of his office, Sergeant Major Norstrand volunteered to rescue wounded men from a field swept by machine-gun fire, and continued this heroic work with the aid of other volunteers until all had been recovered.
General Orders No. 110, W.D., 1918
Born: at Norway Home Town: Roscommon, Michigan
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

*NUTTING, LESTER HERBERT
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
96th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 15, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Lester Herbert Nutting, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 96th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Thiaucourt, France, September 15, 1918. Private Nutting voluntarily advanced two hundred yards beyond the front lines to locate enemy machine-gun nests, signaling back their positions to the other members of his detachment, who immediately destroyed them. Private Nutting was killed in returning to our lines.
General Orders No. 20, W.D., 1919
Born: at Goodman, Missouri
Home Town: Washington, Washington, D.C.
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

O'BRIEN, JOHN F.
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
67th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 18, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John F. O'Brien, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 67th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Vierzy, France, July 18, 1918. His company being held up and subjected to a severe machine-gun fire, Private O'Brien, having ascertained the location of the machine gun, alone and single-handed, crawled into the enemy's lines, came upon the machine-gun crew from the rear, surprised them, and compelled their surrender. His gallant and courageous action enabled his company to advance.
General Orders No. 49, W.D., 1922
Born: at Morris, Minnesota
Home Town: Brooklyn, New York

*O'KELLEY, GROVER CLEVELAND
Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps
80th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6 - 8, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Grover Cleveland O'Kelley, Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 80th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action in the Bois-de-Belleau, France, on June 6 - 8, 1918. Sergeant O'Kelley displayed the greatest qualities of courage and leadership in assaults against strong enemy machine-gun positions, and was killed in the performance of this splendid duty.
General Orders No. 46, W.D., 1920
Born: at Planter, Georgia
Home Town: Blountsville, Georgia
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

OLDS, ARTHUR
Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps
18th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 2 - 3, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Arthur Olds, Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 18th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near St. Etienne, France, October 2 - 3, 1918. After all the runners had been wounded, Sergeant Olds volunteered to act as runner, and made several trips through machine-gun and artillery fire.
General Orders No. 46, W.D., 1919
Born: at Millington, Michigan
Home Town: Millington, Michigan
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

OLSEN, JOSEPH ENOCH
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
77th Company, 6th Machine-Gun Battalion, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 3, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Joseph Enoch Olsen, 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. While his platoon was following the advance of an infantry platoon, which had become separated, Private Olsen was seriously wounded in the foot by machine-gun fire. At the edge of heavy brushwood, a company of German infantry was encountered; and Private Olsen, who had been forced to fall some distance behind, rushed forward as best he could and set up his tripod, acting as loader until the enemy was repulsed.
General Orders No. 23, W.D., 1919
Born: at New York Mills, Minnesota
Home Town: Heyburn, Idaho
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

*OTTO, WILLIAM HERMAN
Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps
45th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William Herman Otto, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 45th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action at Chateau-Thierry, France, June 6, 1918. Killed in action, Corporal Otto gave the supreme proof of that extraordinary heroism which will serve as an example to hitherto untried troops.
General Orders No. 110, W.D., 1918
Born: at Joliet, Illinois
Home Town: Chicago, Illinois
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

*OVERTON, JOHN WILLIAM
Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 19, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John Williams Overton, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Vierzy, France, July 19, 1918. While valiantly leading his platoon in an attack against the enemy, under severe machine-gun and artillery fire, Second Lieutenant Overton was mortally wounded. His courageous conduct had a great moral effect upon his men and helped to insure the success of the attack.
General Orders No. 22, W.D., 1920
Born: at Nashville, Tennessee
Home Town: Nashville, Tennessee
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

*OVERTON, MACON C.
(First Award)
Captain, U.S. Marine Corps
6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 2 - 10, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Macon C. Overton, Captain, U.S. Marine Corps, for repeated acts of extraordinary heroism while serving with the 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Blanc Mont, France, October 2 - 10, 1918. When his battalion was halted by severe fire, Captain Overton attacked and reduced one strong enemy machine-gun nest, and, moving forward, captured one field piece which was firing point-blank at his company. He was wounded the next day, but he refused to be evacuated, and continued to lead his command with skill and courage throughout the engagement. On October 8, after occupying St. Etienne without casualties in his company, Captain Overton went through heavy artillery and machine-gun fire to establish liaison with another company, his conspicuous gallantry inspiring his men to repel two strong counterattacks.
General Orders No. 34, W.D., 1919
Born: at Union Point, Georgia
Home Town: Union Point, Georgia
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action), Distinguished Service Cross w/OLC (WWI)

*OVERTON, MACON C.
(Second Award)
Captain, U.S. Marine Corps
6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 1, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Macon C. Overton, Captain, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near St. Georges, France, November 1, 1918. Captain Overton displayed remarkable courage in leading his company under heavy artillery fire and silencing five machine-gun nests. He then personally undertook to guide a tank forward against machine-gun positions and while so doing was seriously wounded by a German anti-tank sniper.
General Orders No. 34, W.D., 1919
Born: at Union Point, Georgia
Home Town: Union Point, Georgia
Other Award: Navy Cross (WWI), Distinguished Service Cross (WWI)

*PARKER, DONALD M.
Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps
80th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 15, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Donald M. Parker, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 80th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Thiaucourt, France, September 15, 1918. Corporal Parker voluntarily joined an officer and with him attacked and silenced a strong machine-gun nest, menacing the left flank of the line. He held the position in the face of strong opposition until he was fatally wounded by a sniper.
General Orders No. 20, W.D., 1919
Born: at Leominster, Massachusetts
Home Town: Detroit, Michigan
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

*PARMLEY, WILLIAM BRACKSON
Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps
18th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William Brackson Parmley, Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 18th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action at Chateau-Thierry, France, June 6, 1918. Killed in action, Sergeant Parmley gave the supreme proof of that extraordinary heroism which will serve as an example to hitherto untried troops.
General Orders No. 110, W.D., 1918
Born: at Pulaski County, Kentucky
Home Town: Somerset, Kentucky
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

PAULEY, WILLARD E.
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
15th Company, 6th Machine-Gun Battalion, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 2, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Willard E. Pauley, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 15th Company, 6th Machine-Gun Battalion, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action at Bois-de-Belleau, France, on June 2, 1918. Private Pauley showed the greatest determination and courage when he maintained communication between the firing line and his headquarters by visual signaling. Knocked down twice, he remained at his post in the open for several hours under heavy shell fire.
General Orders No. 107, W.D., 1918
Born: at St. Albans, West Virginia
Home Town: St. Albans, West Virginia
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

*PHILBLAD, HARRY W.
Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps
78th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 3, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Harry W. Philblad, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 78th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action at Blanc Mont, France, October 3, 1918. Corporal Philblad advanced alone on two machine-gun nests, which he captured, killing several of the crew with his pistol. Two hours later he again went forward with two other soldiers and, while attacking another machine-gun nest, he was killed by shrapnel.
General Orders No. 32, W.D., 1919
Born: at Knoxville, Illinois
Home Town: Knoxville, Illinois
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

*PILCHER, LUTHER W.
Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps
20th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Luther W. Pilcher, Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 20th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action at Chateau-Thierry, France, June 6, 1918. Killed in action, Sergeant Pilcher gave the supreme proof of that extraordinary heroism which will serve as an example to hitherto untried troops.
General Orders No. 110, W.D., 1918
Born: at Dothan, Alabama
Home Town: Chipley, Florida
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

*PLATT, CHESTER ERASTUS
Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps
45th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Chester Erastus Platt, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 45th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action at Chateau-Thierry, France, June 6, 1918. Killed in action, Corporal Platt gave the supreme proof of that extraordinary heroism which will serve as an example to hitherto untried troops.
General Orders No. 110, W.D., 1918
Born: at Stockwell, Indiana
Home Town: Lafayette, Indiana
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

PLATT, JONAS HENRY
First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Jonas Henry Platt, First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near the Bois-de-Belleau, Chateau-Thierry, France, June 6, 1918. Seriously wounded in the leg early in the engagement, First Lieutenant Platt continued to direct, the operations not only of his platoon but of another. He charged and drove off the crew of an enemy machine-gun, supervised the disposition and digging in of a large part of his company, and yielded command only when exhausted from pain and loss of blood.
General Orders No. 15, W.D., 1919
Born: at Brooklyn, New York
Home Town: Brooklyn, New York
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

*PORTER, ERNEST WASHINGTON
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
23d Company, 6th Machine-Gun Battalion, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 15, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Ernest Washington Porter, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 23d Company, 6th Machine-Gun Battalion, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Thiaucourt, France, September 15,1918. While taking cover with the remainder of his gun crew from a heavy artillery barrage, Private Porter answered a call for volunteers to combat an enemy aeroplane. Upon reaching his gun he was instantly killed by an aerial bomb.
General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919
Born: at Rutherford, New Jersey
Home Town: Newark, New Jersey
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

PRETTY, JAMES LEWIS
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
23d Company, 6th Machine-Gun Battalion, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 17, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James Lewis Pretty, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 23d Company, 6th Machine-Gun Battalion, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action in the Bois-de-Belleau, France, on June 17, 1918. Private Pretty and a comrade left shelter and went 200 yards in the open under fire of the enemy and carried a wounded infantry soldier back to his lines, thereby demonstrating heroic and voluntary disregard of self to save one who could not help himself.
General Orders No. 101, W.D., 1918
Born: at Mansfield, Missouri
Home Town: Salt Lake City, Utah
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

QUICK, JOHN HENRY
Sergeant Major, U.S. Marine Corps
Headquarters Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John Henry Quick, Sergeant Major, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the Headquarters Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action at Bouresches, France, June 6, 1918. Sergeant Major Quick volunteered and assisted in taking a truck load of ammunition and material into Bouresches, France, over a road swept by artillery and machine-gun fire, thereby relieving a critical situation.
General Orders No. 119, W.D., 1918
Born: 6/20/1870 at Charleston, West Virginia
Home Town: Charleston, West Virginia
Other Award: Medal of Honor (Spanish-American War), Navy Cross (Same Action)

RANDLES, HAROLD J.
Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps
80th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Harold J. Randles, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 80th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action in the Bois-de-Belleau, France, on June 6, 1918. In delivering messages, Corporal Randles voluntarily chose the most direct route, although it was through a machine-gun barrage, to deliver information which prevented the bombardment of positions that had just been occupied. He took the path of danger to save his comrades.
General Orders No. 119, W.D., 1918
Born: at Rochester, New York
Home Town: Rochester, New York
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

REA, LEONARD E.
Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 4, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Leonard E. Rea, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Blanc Mont, France, October 4, 1918. Second Lieutenant Rea retained command of his platoon after receiving a severe wound, which rendered him unable to move without assistance and would not leave the line until ordered by his commanding officer.
General Orders No. 35, W.D., 1919
Born: at Auburn, New York
Home Town: Auburn, New York
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

REAM, BERTRAM LEE
Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps
75th Company, 6th Machine-Gun Battalion, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 17, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Bertram Lee Ream, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 75th Company, 6th Machine-Gun Battalion, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action in the Bois-de-Belleau, France, on June 17, 1918. Corporal Ream and a comrade left shelter and went 200 yards in the open under fire of the enemy and carried a wounded infantry soldier back to his lines, thereby demonstrating heroic and voluntary disregard of self to save one who could not help himself.
General Orders No. 101, W.D., 1918
Born: at Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

*REATH, THOMAS R.
Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps
43d Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 11, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Thomas R. Reath, Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 43d Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Belleau Wood, France, June 11, 1918. During the advance of the 43d Company of Marines, Sergeant Reath, with great coolness and devotion to duty, attacked an enemy machine-gun nest killing three of the enemy and capturing the two remaining members of the gun crew, thus enabling his company to continue the advance. This heroic deed was performed by Sergeant Reath under intense enemy machine-gun fire, and greatly inspired the members of his company.
General Orders No. 16, W.D., 1923
Born: at Riverton, New Jersey
Home Town: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Other Award: Navy Cross (WWI)

REEVES, ROY W.
Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps
96th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 3, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Roy W. Reeves, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 96th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Blanc Mont, France, October 3, 1918. When a hand grenade was hurled into a group composed of himself and five other soldiers, Corporal Reeves risked his life to save his comrades by picking up the grenade and throwing it out of the trench. It exploded a few yards from his hand, seriously wounding him in the face and head.
General Orders No. 26, W.D., 1919
Born: at Ravana, Mississippi
Home Town: San Diego, California
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

*REGAN, GERALD V.
Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps
16th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 4, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Gerald V. Regan, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 16th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near St. Etienne, France, October 4, 1918. Acting in the capacity of section leader, Corporal Regan rendered great assistance to his platoon and company commanders during an attack, and led his section in advance until he fell mortally wounded.
General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919
Born: at Duryea, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Duryea, Pennsylvania
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

RICHMOND, CHARLES H.
Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps
55th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 5, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles H. Richmond, 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 Blanc Mont, France, October 5, 1918. With the aid of one other soldier, Corporal Richmond located and captured a machine-gun nest of four guns.
General Orders 81, W.D., 1919
Born: at Charles County, Maryland
Home Town: Boston, Massachusetts
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

RICHMOND, CLARENCE L.
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
43d Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 3 - 5, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Clarence L. Richmond, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 43d Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Blanc Mont, France, October 3 - 5, 1918. Private Richmond unhesitatingly went through the heaviest machine-gun and artillery fire dressing and carrying wounded. Disregarding his own safety, he refused to take rest or food while there were wounded needing attention.
General Orders No. 46, W.D., 1919
Born: at Cleveland, Tennessee
Home Town: Cleveland, Tennessee
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

*RINDEAU, ARTHUR J.
Gunnery Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps
47th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Arthur J. Rindeau, Gunnery Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 47th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action at Chateau-Thierry, France, June 6, 1918. Killed in action, Gunnery Sergeant Rindeau gave the supreme proof of that extraordinary heroism which will serve as an example to hitherto untried troops.
General Orders No. 110, W.D., 1918
Born: at Saratoga, New York
Home Town: Southbridge, Massachusetts
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

ROBERTS, CHARLES DEWAYNE
First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
Company I, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6 & 8, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles DeWayne Roberts, First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the Company I, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action in the Bois-de-Belleau, France, on June 6 and 8, 1918. First Lieutenant Roberts showed rare courage in repeatedly leading his platoon to an attack against an impregnable machine-gun position. Severely wounded and having lost the greater part of his men, he remained in action and persisted in requesting reinforcements with which to renew the attack.
General Orders No. 110, W.D., 1918
Born: at Kansas City, Kansas
Home Town: Cleveland, Ohio
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

*ROBERTS, JAMES H.
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
51st Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 18, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James H. Roberts, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 51st Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action south of Soissons, France, July 18, 1918. Private Roberts, armed with an automatic rifle, crawled through a wire entanglement and disabled one machine gun with a hand grenade and forced the crew of a second gun to surrender. His action enabled his company to pass through the entanglement without serious loss.
General Orders No. 55, W.D., 1920
Born: at Baltimore, Maryland
Home Town: Baltimore, Maryland
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

ROBERTSON, JAMES FERGUSON
First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
96th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James Ferguson Robertson, First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action during the capture of Bouresches, France, June 6, 1918. First Lieutenant Robertson displayed marked courage and resourcefulness in the capture of Bouresches. With one platoon of his company on the night of June 6, 1918, in the face of heavy machine-gun barrage, he entered the town and heroically withstood vigorous attempts of superior forces to dislodge him.
General Orders No. 119, W.D., 1918
Born: at New Zealand Home Town: Chicago, Illinois
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

*ROBINSON, CALDWELL COLT
Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Caldwell Colt Robinson, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action at Chateau-Thierry, France, June 6, 1918. Killed in action, Second Lieutenant Robinson gave the supreme proof of that extraordinary heroism which will serve as an example to hitherto untried troops.
General Orders No. 119, W.D., 1918
Born: at Hartford, Connecticut
Home Town: Hartford, Connecticut
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

ROCKEY, KELLER EMRICK
Captain, U.S. Marine Corps
1st Battalion, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Keller Emrick Rockey, Captain, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 1st Battalion, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action at Chateau-Thierry, France, on June 6, 1918. Captain Rockey performed distinguished service by bringing up supports and placing them in the front lines at great personal exposure, showing exceptional ability and extraordinary heroism. He was indefatigable and invaluable in carrying forward the attack and organizing and holding the position.
General Orders No. 110, W.D., 1918
Born: 9/22/1888 at Columbia City, Indiana
Home Town: Stone Harbor, New Jersey
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action), Navy Cross w/Gold Star (2nd Nicaragua)

*ROCKWELL, MEARL COLIN
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
Headquarters Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 4, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Mearl Colin Rockwell, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the Headquarters Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Torcy, France, on the night of June 4, 1918. As a member of a raiding patrol, Private Rockwell displayed great courage and devotion by fearlessly entering extremely dangerous areas and obtaining information imperatively necessary to the success of subsequent operations.
General Orders No. 119, W.D., 1918
Born: at Coolidge, Kansas
Home Town: Holly, Colorado
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

*RODGERS, JOHN WILEY
Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps
43d Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John Wiley Rodgers, Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 43d Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action at Chateau-Thierry, France, June 6, 1918. Killed in action, Sergeant Rodgers gave the supreme proof of that extraordinary heroism which will serve as an example to hitherto untried troops.
General Orders No. 110, W.D., 1918
Born: at Equality, Illinois
Home Town: San Diego, California
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

RODGERS, MARTIS SANDERS
Gunnery Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps
47th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 4, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Martis Sanders Rodgers, Gunnery Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 47th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near the Champagne Sector, France, October 4, 1918. Even after being wounded, Gunnery Sergeant Rodgers volunteered and led a patrol into "No Man's Land" and succeeded in returning with four wounded comrades. After his platoon commander had been wounded, he assumed command and led the men through the most trying and difficult conditions, until a second wound forced his removal to the rear.
General Orders No. 50, W.D., 1919
Born: at Pleasant Grove, Alabama
Home Town: Gordo, Alabama
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

RYAN, JOHN EDWARD
Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps
18th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 4, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John Edward Ryan, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 18th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near St. Etienne, France, October 4, 1918. Corporal Ryan requested and obtained permission to lead his company's advance. In performing this task, and providing for the safety of his men, Corporal Ryan fell, wounded through the leg.
General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919
Born: at Galveston, Texas
Home Town: Galveston, Texas
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

SCHIANI, ALFRED
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
18th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 13, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Alfred Schiani, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 18th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action in the Bois-de-Belleau, France, June 13, 1918. Severely wounded at the beginning of the attack, Private Schiani, an automatic rifle carrier, continued to advance, carrying two pouches of ammunition until he fell unconscious.
General Orders 89, W.D., 1919
Born: at Brooklyn, New York
Home Town: Newark, New Jersey
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

*SCHNEIDER, JOHN G., JR.
First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 1, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John G. Schneider, Jr., First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near the Forest of Argonne, France, November 1, 1918. Although he was painfully wounded, First Lieutenant Schneider continued to advance with his command until he was wounded a second time.
General Orders No. 21, W.D., 1919
Born: at St. Joseph, Missouri
Home Town: St. Joseph, Missouri
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

SCHREECH, GEORGE WALTER
Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps
82d Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 1, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George Walter Schreech, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 82d Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Bayonville, France, November 1, 1918. Corporal Schreech volunteered and went forward to reconnoiter a ravine infested with hostile machine-gun and artillery positions, returning with several prisoners.
General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919
Born: at Kansas, Illinois
Home Town: Indianapolis, Indiana
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

*SCHWAB, VINCENT M.
Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps
8th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Vincent M. Schwab, Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 8th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action at Chateau-Thierry, France, June 6, 1918. Killed in action, Sergeant Schwab gave the supreme proof of that extraordinary heroism which will serve as an example to hitherto untried troops.
General Orders No. 110, W.D., 1918
Born: at Germany Home Town: St. Louis, Missouri
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

SCOTT, MILTON R.
Gunnery Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps
17th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 4, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Milton R. Scott, Gunnery Sergeant, 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. After being severely wounded Gunnery Sergeant Scott continued to assist in consolidating the position of his platoon, later placing himself in an exposed position in order to gain good observation for sniping enemy machine-gun positions.
General Orders No. 35, W.D., 1919
Born: at La Monte, Missouri
Home Town: La Monte, Missouri
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

SEITZ, LESTER EARL
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
43d Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 3 - 5, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Lester Earl Seitz, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 43d Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Blanc Mont, France, October 3 - 5, 1918. After being struck in the leg by shrapnel, Private Seitz continued to act as stretcher bearer for two days and nights under heavy artillery and machine-gun fire, carrying wounded comrades to the first-aid station.
General Orders No. 46, W.D., 1919
Born: at Fincastle, Ohio
Home Town: McArthur, Ohio
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

SELLERS, JAMES MCB
First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
80th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James McB Sellers, First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 80th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action June 6, 1918, at Bouresches, France. At a critical period of the attack, First Lieutenant Sellers was selected to transport a message of the extreme importance of which he was cognizant. In order to execute his mission he had to pass through a heavy artillery bombardment of high-explosive and gas shells. Although seriously wounded while making the trip, he successfully executed his mission.
General Orders No. 126, W.D., 1918
Born: at Lexington, Missouri
Home Town: Lexington, Missouri
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

SEXTON, FRED LEO
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
82d Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 1, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Fred Leo Sexton, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 82d Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Bayonville, France, November 1, 1918. Exposing himself to enemy fire, Private Sexton, with another soldier, courageously advanced ahead of their platoon and captured five machine-guns and fourteen prisoners.
General Orders No. 35, W.D., 1919
Born: at Osage, Iowa
Home Town: Osage, Iowa
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

SHEAFF, DONALD RAMSAY
Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps
80th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Donald Ramsay Sheaff, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 80th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action in the Bois-de-Belleau, France, on June 6, 1918. In delivering messages, Corporal Sheaff voluntarily chose the most direct route, although it was through a machine-gun barrage, to deliver information which prevented the bombardment of positions that had just been occupied. He took the path of danger to save his comrades.
General Orders No. 119, W.D., 1918
Born: at Colorado, Texas
Home Town: Colorado, Texas
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

SHEARER, MAURICE E.
Major, U.S. Marine Corps
5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 25, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Maurice E. Shearer, Major, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action in the Bois- de-Belleau, France, June 25, 1918. Major Shearer displayed conspicuous courage, going forward at the head of his command, during the attack. Personally going along the front line after the objective had been reached, Major Shearer encouraged his men and directed the repulse of a counter-attack by the enemy. During the encounter his battalion took over 200 prisoners and 19 machine-guns.
General Orders 71, W.D., 1919
Born: at Marion County, Indiana
Home Town: Indianapolis, Indiana
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

SHEPHERD, LEMUEL C.
First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 3, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Lemuel C. Shepherd, First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action on June 3, 1918, near the Lucy-Torcy Roads, France. First Lieutenant Shepherd declined medical treatment after being wounded and continued courageously to lead his men.
General Orders No. 101, W.D., 1918
Born: at Norfolk, Virginia
Home Town: Norfolk, Virginia
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

SHEPHERD, ROYAL HAMILTON CLATER
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
95th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 19, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Royal Hamilton Clater Shepherd, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 95th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Tigny, France, July 19, 1918. Private Shepherd entered the action with badly burned foot, which fact he concealed from his officers. Shot through the shoulder early in the advance and unable to hold his position in the firing line, he carried wounded men to shelter for six hours, all of the time under heavy fire of the enemy. He yielded to treatment himself only when he had become exhausted from the effects of his injury.
General Orders No. 117, W.D., 1918
Born: at Oaklawn, Illinois
Home Town: Houston, Texas
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

*SHERMAN, STEPHEN GEORGE
Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps
20th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Stephen George Sherman, Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 20th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action at Chateau-Thierry, France, June 6, 1918. Killed in action, Sergeant Sherman gave the supreme proof of that extraordinary heroism which will serve as an example to hitherto untried troops.
General Orders No. 110, W.D., 1918
Born: at Minneapolis, Minnesota
Home Town: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

SHOWERS, WILLIAM LESTER
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
47th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 4 - 6, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William Lester Showers, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 47th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near St. Etienne, France, October 4 - 6, 1918. Private Showers, a runner, displayed exceptional courage in carrying messages for three days under shell and machine-gun fire.
General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919
Born: at Fort Branch, Indiana
Home Town: Fort Branch, Indiana
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

SIEG, ROBERT E.
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
43d Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 3 - 5, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Robert E. Sieg, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 43d Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Blanc Mont., France, October 3 - 5, 1918. Private Sieg unhesitatingly went through the heaviest machine-gun and artillery fire dressing and carrying wounded. Disregarding his own safety, he refused to take rest or food while there were wounded needing attention.
General Orders 98, W.D., 1919
Born: at Lundy, Missouri
Home Town: Hooper, Nebraska
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

SILVERTHORN, MERWIN H.
Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 4, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Merwin H. Silverthorn, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near St. Etienne, France, October 4, 1918. Second Lieutenant Silverthorn carried an important message to his battalion commander and returned with instructions at a critical time through heavy machine-gun and shell fire.
General Orders No. 35, W.D., 1919
Born: 9/22/1896 at Minneapolis, Minnesota
Home Town: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

SIMMONS, SAMUEL SLOKOM
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
78th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 3, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Samuel Slokom Simmons, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 78th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action at Blanc Mont, France, October 3, 1918. With two other soldiers Private Simmons volunteered and attacked a machine-gun nest in advance of his front line, killing the entire crew. Later, with another soldier, he went into an enemy dugout and captured forty prisoners. He also carried three messages through the enemy barrage.
General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919
Born: at Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

*SIMON, FRANK J.
Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps
76th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 1, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Frank J. Simon, Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 76th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near St. Georges, France, November 1, 1918. Advancing with two other men alongside of a tank, in front of his company, Sergeant Simon encountered terrific enemy fire. After cutting their way through the wire the men in the tank and the men following Sergeant Simon were killed and he was wounded. Undaunted by his wound, he continued on alone, encountering and capturing six of the crew of the enemy machine- gun in a dugout.
General Orders No. 46, W.D., 1919
Born: at Chicago, Illinois
Home Town: Cleveland, Ohio
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

*SIMPSON, ROY HOBSON
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
47th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 12, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Roy Hobson Simpson, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 47th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action during the attack on the Bois-de-Belleau, France, June 12, 1918. Private Simpson carried a message from Battalion to Company headquarters directly across the face of enemy fire. Shot through the chest he continued running and called out, "I must deliver this message," struggling forward for 50 feet more in his heroic effort to carry out his mission before falling dead.
General Orders No. 53, W.D., 1920
Born: at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

SINCLAIR, WILBERT W.
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
55th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 10, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Wilbert W. Sinclair, 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 Beaumont, France, November 10, 1918. Private Sinclair, alone, reconnoitered the position of enemy machine-guns which were holding up the advance of his company across the Meuse. After he had located them, he silenced the fire of two guns, thus making possible the continuance of his company's advance.
General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919
Born: at Tyngsboro, Massachusetts
Home Town: Roxbury, Massachusetts
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

SLOVER, ROBERT
Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps
49th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 4, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Robert Slover, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 49th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near St. Etienne, France, October 4, 1918. Corporal Slover assisted in preparing an emergency force of about thirty men, leading them in attack against greatly superior numbers of the enemy, who were preparing a surprise attack against an unprotected projection of our lines. His leadership and daring resulted in the complete success of the exploit.
General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919
Born: at Coal Creek, Tennessee
Home Town: Coal Creek, Tennessee
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action), Navy Cross w/Gold Star (WWI)

*SLYKE, ALFRED GEORGE
Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps
77th Company, 6th Machine-Gun Battalion, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 4, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Alfred George Slyke, Sergeant, 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 Blanc Mont, France, November 4, 1918. When the Germans attacked Sergeant Slyke's machine-gun detachment at close range, ammunition was dropped between the gun and the enemy. Although the enemy was bombing the gun position with hand grenades, Sergeant Slyke went forward and secured the ammunition and then opened fire and routed the enemy, who had already injured three of his crew with grenades.
General Orders No. 46, W.D., 1920
Born: at Amsterdam, New York
Home Town: Amsterdam, New York
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

*SMILEY, DEAN F.
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
75th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 9, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Dean F. Smiley, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 75th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near St. Etienne, France, October 9, 1918. Private Smiley rushed a hostile machine-gun nest single-handed, killing three of the crew and capturing the remainder. While taking his prisoners to the rear, this gallant soldier was killed by enemy artillery fire.
General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919
Born: at Goshen, Indiana
Home Town: Goshen, Indiana

SMITH, DWIGHT F.
Captain, U.S. Marine Corps
Company I, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 8, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Dwight F. Smith, Captain, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the Company I, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action in the Bois-de-Belleau, France, June 8, 1918. Captain Smith was conspicuous for his gallantry and energy in conducting attacks against superior forces in strongly fortified machine-gun positions. Under heavy machine- gun fire he fought until incapacitated by wounds.
General Orders No. 110, W.D., 1918
Born: at Stowe, Vermont
Home Town: Stowe, Vermont
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

*SMITH, JOHN F.
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
Machine-Gun Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 4, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John F. Smith, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the Machine-Gun Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near St. Etienne, France, October 4, 1918. During a heavy enemy counter-barrage Private Smith was engaged as a runner. In the execution of his duty he displayed exceptional bravery, carrying messages through intense shell fire, falling severely wounded after his fourth journey.
General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919
Born: at Youngstown, Ohio
Home Town: Cincinnati, Ohio
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

*SOMERS, VERNON L.
Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Vernon L. Somers, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action at Chateau-Thierry, France, June 6, 1918. Killed in action, Second Lieutenant Somers gave the supreme proof of that extraordinary heroism which will serve as an example to hitherto untried troops.
General Orders No. 119, W.D., 1918
Born: at Bloxom, Virginia
Home Town: Bloxom, Virginia
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

SPAULDING, DAVID L.
Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps
79th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to David L. Spaulding, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 79th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action during the advance on Bouresches, France, on June 6, 1918. Corporal Spaulding returned to the front lines encouraging his men after being sent to the rear with a severe wound.
General Orders No. 100, W.D., 1918
Born: at Hood River, Oregon
Home Town: Hood River, Oregon
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

SPENCER, ERNEST
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
81st Company, 6th Machine-Gun Battalion, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 12 - 15, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Ernest Spencer, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 81st Company, 6th Machine-Gun Battalion, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Thiaucourt, France, September 12 - 15, 1918. Private Spencer repeatedly volunteered and carried messages through intense machine-gun and artillery fire, obtaining valuable information at critical moments.
General Orders No. 46, W.D., 1919
Born: at Toppenish, Washington
Home Town: Toppenish, Washington
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

STAIR, WILLETT A.
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
Headquarters Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 4, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Willett A. Stair, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the Headquarters Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Torcy, France, June 4, 1918. As a member of a raiding patrol, Private Stair displayed great courage and devotion by fearlessly entering extremely dangerous areas and obtaining information imperatively necessary to the success of subsequent operations.
General Orders No. 119, W.D., 1918
Born: at Bristol, South Dakota
Home Town: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

*STENSSON, CARL H.
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
18th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 3, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Carl H. Stensson, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 18th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near St. Etienne, France, October 3, 1918. Private Stensson displayed great courage in serving as a stretcher bearer during the operations at Blanc Mont Ridge. When his helper was wounded, he went into an open road swept by machine-gun, fire to rescue him and was killed in his self-sacrificing attempt.
General Orders No. 44, W.D., 1919
Born: at Framingham, Massachusetts
Home Town: Framingham, Massachusetts
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

STOCKTON, JAMES R.
Captain, U.S. Marine Corps
5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 3, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James R. Stockton, Captain, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Blanc Mont Ridge, France, October 3, 1918. While directing his platoon in the attack under heavy artillery and machine-gun fire, Captain Stockton, although severely wounded, displayed exceptional bravery and coolness in remaining in command and leading his men, refusing to be evacuated until forced to do so through loss of blood.
General Orders No. 13, W.D., 1924
Born: at Duval County, Florida
Home Town: Jacksonville, Florida

*STRAIN, BENJAMIN T.
Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps
45th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Benjamin T. Strain, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 45th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action at Chateau-Thierry, France, June 6, 1918. Killed in action, Corporal Strain gave the supreme proof of that extraordinary heroism which will serve as an example to hitherto untried troops.
General Orders 64, W.D., 1919
Born: at Newton, Kansas
Home Town: Greensburg, Indiana
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

SWEET, WALTER
Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
16th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 25, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Walter Sweet, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 16th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Chateau-Thierry, France, June 25, 1918. In the attack of June 25, after his company commander had been removed because of wounds, Second Lieutenant (then Gunnery Sergeant) Sweet reorganized the platoon, and, leading them forward, rushed a strong enemy emplacement, capturing two guns and their crews. After having consolidated his position and established liaison, the enemy opened a harassing trench-mortar fire, during which his platoon suffered heavy casualties. He attacked the nest with the aid of hand grenades, and put the gun out of action, killing two of the enemy and taking five prisoners, with whom he returned to his position.
General Orders No. 44, W.D., 1919
Born: at Lowell, Massachusetts
Home Town: Lowell, Massachusetts
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

*SYNNOTT, JOSEPH A.
Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Joseph A. Synnott, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action at Chateau-Thierry, France, June 6, 1918. Killed in action, Second Lieutenant Synnott gave the supreme proof of that extraordinary heroism which will serve as an example to hitherto untried troops.
General Orders No. 119, W.D., 1918
Born: at Passaic, New Jersey
Home Town: Passaic, New Jersey
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

SYVERSON, GRANNIS I.
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
66th Company, 6th Machine-Gun Battalion, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 3, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Grannis I. Syverson, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 66th Company, 6th Machine-Gun Battalion, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near St. Etienne, France, October 3, 1918. When our advance infantry was forced to withdraw, Private Syverson'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 two members of the squad. Despite these 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 White Rock, South Dakota
Home Town: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

TAUBERT, ALBERT ADOLPH
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
66th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, 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 Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, 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)

*THARAU, HERMAN
Gunnery Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps
55th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 18, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Herman Tharau, Gunnery Sergeant, 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 18, 1918. While out with a reconnoitering party to establish liaison with the company to his right, Sergeant Tharau captured a machine gun and killed the crew.
General Orders No. 132, W.D., 1918
Born: at Germany Home Town: Buffalo, New York
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

THAYER, SIDNEY, JR.
First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
55th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 11, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Sidney Thayer, Jr., First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 55th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Beaumont, France, November 11, 1918. After being wounded, Lieutenant Thayer remained with his company until its objective had been reached, refusing evacuation until rendered unconscious by loss of blood.
General Orders No. 46, W.D., 1919
Born: at Marion, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Haverford, Pennsylvania
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

THOMAS, FRED
(First Award)
Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
16th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 25, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Fred Thomas, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 16th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Chateau-Thierry, France, June 25, 1918. Second Lieutenant Thomas commanded the left flank platoon of his company, which was subjected to heavy fire from enemy machine-guns and trench mortars. When further advance in the face of the fire became impossible, he went forward alone, located the machine-gun positions, and then organized a flank attack on the emplacements, putting out of action four guns, one of which he himself captured. In this exploit his command suffered 40 per cent casualties and captured twenty-one prisoners. Reforming the remnants of his platoon, he moved forward through the enemy's barrage and to his objective, which he consolidated and held in the face of three counterattacks in five hours.
General Orders No. 44, W.D., 1919
Born: at Hundred, West Virginia
Home Town: Hundred, West Virginia
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross w/OLC (WWI)

THOMAS, FRED
(Second Award)
Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
16th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 4, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Fred Thomas, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 16th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near St. Etienne, France, October 4, 1918. While endeavoring to re-establish a large company front, which had become disconnected, Second Lieutenant Thomas encountered a large number of the enemy filtering through our lines. By strategic maneuvers he formed a strong resistance, causing heavy casualties on the enemy and forcing their retreat, after he himself had been seriously wounded.
General Orders No. 44, W.D., 1919
Born: at Hundred, West Virginia
Home Town: Hundred, West Virginia
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (WWI)

THOMPSON, GEORGE F.
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 18, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George F. Thompson, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for conspicuous bravery in action while serving in the Retz Forest, France. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled: That the President is authorized to present, in the name of Congress, a Distinguished Service Cross to George F. Thompson, of the United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous bravery while serving as a private in the Marine Corps on the morning of July 18, 1918, at the forest of Retz.
Act of Congress 10/23/1943

THOMPSON, JOHN WILLIAM
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
55th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 4, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John William Thompson, 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. After locating a machine-gun nest, Private Thompson destroyed one of the guns and returned to our lines with valuable information concerning the location of the nest.
General Orders No. 32, W.D., 1919
Born: at Middlebury, Vermont
Home Town: Middlebury, Vermont
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

*THRASHER, DANA BRISTOL
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
Headquarters Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 19, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Dana Bristol Thrasher, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the Headquarters Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Vierzy, France, July 19, 1918. Private Thrasher carried numerous messages to front line platoons; crossing and re-crossing areas swept by severe machine-gun and artillery fire. When wounded, he refused medical attention, directing those who came to his assistance to leave him and go forward.
General Orders No. 22, W.D., 1920
Born: at New Haven, Connecticut
Home Town: Chicago, Illinois
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

TILGHMAN, ALLEN BENJAMIN
Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps
83d Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6 - 8, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Allen Benjamin Tilghman, Corporal, 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, June 6 - 8, 1918. Corporal Tilghman, with Joseph A. Darges and Howard Childs, Corporals, and Herman L. McLeod, Private, all of the same company, were prominent in the attack on enemy machine-gun positions in the Bois de Belleau on June 6 and 8, 1918. They were foremost in their company and at all times acquitted themselves with such distinction that they were an example for the remainder of their command.
General Orders 70, W.D., 1919
Born: at Kenton, Tennessee
Home Town: St. Louis, Missouri
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

TIMMERMAN, LOUIS F., JR.
Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
83d Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Louis F. Timmerman, Jr., Second Lieutenant, 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 6, 1918. Second Lieutenant Timmerman led his men in. a bayonet charge against superior numbers of the enemy, capturing two machine-guns and seventeen prisoners. Wounded in the face by shrapnel, he continued to heroically perform his duties until relieved.
General Orders No. 110, W.D., 1918
Born: at New York, New York
Home Town: Leonia, New Jersey
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

*TODD, HAROLD
Gunnery Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps
45th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Harold Todd, Gunnery Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 45th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action at Chateau-Thierry, France, June 6, 1918. Killed in action, Gunnery Sergeant Todd gave the supreme proof of that extraordinary heroism which will serve as an example to hitherto untried troops.
General Orders No. 110, W.D., 1918
Born: at Detroit, Michigan
Home Town: Detroit, Michigan
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

TROUP, CLARENCE DAVID
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
82d Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 1, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Clarence David Troup, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 82d Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Bayonville, France, November 1, 1918. Private Troup volunteered and went forward to reconnoiter a ravine which was infested with hostile machine-gun and artillery positions, returning with several prisoners.
General Orders No. 35, W.D., 1919
Born: at Chicago, Illinois
Home Town: Chicago, Illinois
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

TURRILL, JULIUS SPEAR
Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Marine Corps
5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Julius Spear Turrill, Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action in the Bois-de-Belleau, France, June 6, 1918. Colonel Turrill displayed extraordinary heroism and set a splendid example in fearlessly leading his command under heavy fire against superior odds. Because of his bravery and initiative every possible advantage in the attack was obtained.
General Orders 98, W.D., 1919
Born: at Shelburne, Vermont
Home Town: Burlington, Vermont
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

ULRICH, WILLIAM
Sergeant Major, U.S. Marine Corps
2d Battalion, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 15, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William Ulrich, Sergeant Major, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 2d Battalion, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Thiaucourt, France, September 15, 1918. Accompanied by three other soldiers, Sergeant Major Ulrich fearlessly charged into the enemy's lines through intense machine-gun fire in pursuit of a party of Germans, and returned with fifty-one prisoners.
General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919
Born: at Germany Home Town: New York, New York
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

VAN AMBURGH, HUGH CLIFFORD
Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps
Headquarters Company, 4th Brigade (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 19, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Hugh Clifford Van Amburgh, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the Headquarters Company, 4th Brigade (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Vierzy, France, July 19, 1918. As a motorcycle dispatch rider, Corporal Van Amburgh made repeated trips along shell-swept roads and in a gassed area, before and during the capture of Vierzy. When Vierzy was still in German hands, he dismounted from his motorcycle in front of the town, and with great coolness and disregard of personal safety, crawled into it and brought back information of great value to his brigade commander.
General Orders No. 117, W.D., 1918
Born: at Oaksdale, Washington
Home Town: Tacoma, Washington
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

*VAN DUESEN, ROBERT R.
Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps
17th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 4, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Robert R. Van Duesen, Sergeant, 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. With his platoon in a very dangerous position, Sergeant Van Duesen volunteered to carry a message from his platoon commander across a machine-gun swept field. Having successfully accomplished his mission, he returned and, while directing his men to shelter, he was severely wounded by a machine-gun bullet.
General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919
Born: at Vineland, New Jersey
Home Town: Vineland, New Jersey
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

VIAL, FRANK A.
Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps
83d Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 8, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Frank A. Vial, Corporal, 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 exposed to fire constantly from machine-guns, Corporal Vial repeatedly carried messages from one post to another. He particularly distinguished himself for bravery by voluntarily passing through a machine-gun barrage to guide a detachment to its position.
General Orders No. 119, W.D., 1918
Born: at Hanover, Virginia
Home Town: Richmond, Virginia
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

VIERA, JOE NICHOLS
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
78th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 3, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Joe Nichols Viera, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 78th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Blanc Mont, France, October 3, 1918. After assisting in the capture of three machine-gun nests, Private Viera, with another soldier, went into a dugout when the occupants refused to come out and captured forty of the enemy.
General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919
Born: at Providence, Rhode Island
Home Town: Fallon, Nevada
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

VIERBUCHEN, WILLIAM J.
Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps
55th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 11, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William J. Vierbuchen, Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 55th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action in the Bois-de-Belleau, France, June 11, 1918. Though he had been wounded by fire from an enemy machine-gun nest, Sergeant Vierbuchen made a reconnaissance, securing information which was largely instrumental in the successful capture of this nest a few hours later.
General Orders 98, W.D., 1919
Born: at Washington, Washington, D.C.
Home Town: Newark, New Jersey
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

VOLLMER, FRANK D.
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
Headquarters Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 4 - 6, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Frank D. Vollmer, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the Headquarters Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near St. Etienne, France, October 4 - 6, 1918. Private Vollmer, a runner, displayed exceptional courage in volunteering to carry important messages over terrain constantly swept by machine-gun and shell fire.
General Orders No. 46, W.D., 1919
Born: at Cincinnati, Ohio
Home Town: Cincinnati, Ohio
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

VOORHEES, GEORGE C.
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
81st Company, 6th Machine-Gun Battalion, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 3 - 10, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George C. Voorhees, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 81st Company, 6th Machine-Gun Battalion, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Blanc Mont and St. Etienne, France, October 3 - 10, 1918. Private Voorhees displayed remarkable devotion to duty in repeatedly carrying important messages through the most violent artillery and machine-gun barrages with utter disregard for his own safety.
General Orders No. 15, W.D., 1919
Born: at Brooklyn, New York
Home Town: Lansing, Michigan
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

*WALLACE, WILLIAM NOBLE
First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 8, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William Noble Wallace, First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near St. Etienne, France, October 8, 1918. First Lieutenant Wallace, with one comrade, while exposed frequently to direct hostile observation and heavy fire, accomplished an exceedingly hazardous reconnaissance of the front lines of his regiment. After having made his reconnaissance, locating the enemy strong points, and obtaining vitally important information, First Lieutenant Wallace was killed by hostile fire, but by the delivery of his careful notes and sketches to his commander, his mission was fulfilled.
General Orders No. 15, W.D., 1921
Born: at Indianapolis, Indiana
Home Town: Indianapolis, Indiana
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

*WARE, ARTHUR F.
Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps
49th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Arthur F. Ware, Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 49th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action in the vicinity of Chateau-Thierry, France, on June 6, 1918. Under heavy machine-gun fire, with Sergeant Raymond C. Cronin, Sergeant Ware attempted to establish liaison with an adjoining French unit, during which they were killed.
General Orders No. 101, W.D., 1918
Born: at Des Moines, Iowa
Home Town: Kansas City, Missouri
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

*WASS, LESTER S.
Captain, U.S. Marine Corps
5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 11 & July 18, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Lester S. Wass, Captain, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action in Bois-de- Belleau, France, June 11, 1918, and near Vierzy, France, July 18, 1918. In the Bois-de-Belleau, when all the officers of his company had become casualties, Captain Wass displayed marked heroism in leading his men forward in the face of heavy machine-gun fire, assisting in the capture of many machine-guns. Near Vierzy he fearlessly exposed himself to enemy machine-gun and artillery fire, directing personally the reduction of strong points. He was killed at the head of his men, while leading an advance.
General Orders 71, W.D., 1919
Born: at Gloucester, Massachusetts
Home Town: Gloucester, Massachusetts
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

*WEAR, EUGENE W.
Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps
49th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Eugene W. Wear, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 49th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action on June 6, 1918, in the vicinity of Chateau-Thierry, France. With a private, Corporal Wear went into an open field under heavy shell and machine-gun fire and succeeded in bandaging and carrying back to our lines a wounded comrade.
General Orders No. 101, W.D., 1918
Born: at Beaver Meadows, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Hazelton, Pennsylvania
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

*WERNER, BERNARD
Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps
43d Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Bernard Werner, Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 43d Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action at Chateau-Thierry, France, June 6, 1918. Killed in action, Sergeant Werner gave the supreme proof of the extraordinary heroism which will serve as an example to hitherto untried troops.
General Orders No. 110, W.D., 1918
Born: at Switzerland Home Town: Detroit, Michigan
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

*WEST, HENRY
Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps
47th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 25, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Henry West, Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 47th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Chateau-Thierry, France, June 25, 1918. Sergeant West unselfishly exposed himself in an effort to bring down an enemy sniper who had wounded several members of his group, and was himself killed while in the performance of this self-sacrificing act.
General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919
Born: at Ware, Massachusetts
Home Town: Watertown, Massachusetts
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

WEST, JOHN ALBERT
Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 2 - 5, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John Albert West, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Blanc Mont Ridge, France, October 2 - 5, 1918. Second Lieutenant West voluntarily led a reconnaissance patrol under difficult conditions and secured information necessary to an attack. Three days later, after the command of his company had devolved on him, he continued in action in spite of being severely wounded, leading his men to the objective and refusing to be evacuated until proper disposition had been made.
General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919
Born: at Cincinnati, Ohio
Home Town: Cincinnati, Ohio
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

WESTERGREN, HARRY ORMAN
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
Headquarters Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 4 - 6, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Harry Orman Westergren, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the Headquarters Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near St. Etienne, France, October 4 - 6, 1918. Private Westergren, a runner, displayed exceptional courage in volunteering to carry important messages over terrain constantly swept by machine-gun and shell fire.
General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919
Born: at Clearfield, Kansas
Home Town: Emporia, Kansas
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

WHEELER, FREDERICK COLLINS
First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
80th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 5, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Frederick Collins Wheeler, First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 80th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action on June 5, 1918, near Bouresches, France. First Lieutenant Wheeler was conspicuous for his bravery in remaining in action, although twice wounded, refusing to be evacuated until wounded a third time, and then endeavoring to return to his command.
General Orders No. 119, W.D., 1918
Born: at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

WHITEHEAD, FRANK
Captain, U.S. Marine Corps
5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 4, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Frank Whitehead, Captain, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near St. Etienne, France, October 4, 1918. Although severely wounded, Captain Whitehead showed exceptional coolness and bravery in his selection of machine-gun sites and in routing the enemy while under heavy machine-gun fire.
General Orders No. 35, W.D., 1919
Born: at Camden, New Jersey
Home Town: Chelsea, Massachusetts
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

WIDDIFIELD, CECIL J.
Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 5, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Cecil J. Widdifield, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near St. Etienne, France, October 5, 1918. Second Lieutenant Widdifield voluntarily went forward for a distance of 800 meters under heavy shell fire and rescued a wounded soldier who had been left there the night before when the advance patrols had been withdrawn.
General Orders No. 44, W.D., 1919
Born: at East Tawas, Michigan
Home Town: Troy, Montana
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

WILCOX, RALPH M.
First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 10 - 11, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Ralph M. Wilcox, First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Letanne, France, November 10 - 11, 1918. First Lieutenant Wilcox volunteered for a liaison and successfully accomplished it, displaying marked bravery. Passing through a heavy artillery and machine-gun barrage, he pushed through the enemy outpost line, routed one of the outposts, and succeeded in establishing liaison between two battalions at a critical moment.
General Orders No. 32, W.D., 1919
Born: at Ogden, Utah
Home Town: Portland, Oregon
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

WILLMOT, WILLIAM H.
Gunnery Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps
47th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 1 - 2, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William H. Willmot, Gunnery Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 47th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Barricourt, France, November 1 - 2, 1918. Sergeant Wilmot established an outpost under heavy enemy fire and by cool leadership and unusual daring effected the capture of a hostile machine gun and five prisoners.
General Orders No. 32, W.D., 1919
Born: at Milan, Michigan
Home Town: Ypsilanti, Michigan
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

WINCENCIAK, WILLIAM
Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps
23d Company, 6th Machine-Gun Battalion, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 4, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William Wincenciak, Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 23d Company, 6th Machine-Gun Battalion, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Blanc Mont, France, October 4, 1918. When his platoon commander was killed Sergeant Wincenciak took charge of the platoon under heavy shell fire, but was immediately seriously wounded. He then turned over his orders to next in command, ordered stretcher bearers to carry another man away first, and waited until they had returned.
General Orders No. 21, W.D., 1919
Born: at Buffalo, New York
Home Town: Dunkirk, New York
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

WINCHENBAUGH, WOLCOTT
Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps
18th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: April 22, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Wolcott Winchenbaugh, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 18th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action in the Toulon Sector, France, on April 22, 1918. When the patrol of which he was a member was rushed by superior numbers near the enemy's trenches, Corporal Winchenbaugh displayed exceptional coolness and courage before and after the wounding of his leader, Second Lieutenant A. L. Sundval, whom he rescued from the hands of the enemy, and half dragged and half carried back to his own lines.
General Orders No. 129, W.D., 1918
Born: at Hyde Park, Massachusetts
Home Town: Hyde Park, Massachusetts
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

WOLLERT, EDWARD J.
Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps
79th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, 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
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

WOMACK, JOHN H.
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
Machine-Gun Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 7, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John H. Womack, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the Machine-Gun Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Beaumont, France, November 7, 1918. Private Womack was wounded early in the attack, but he refused to be evacuated, and continued in the advance for five days, until he was rendered helpless by a second wound.
General Orders 98, W.D., 1919
Born: at Willows, Oregon
Home Town: Sacramento, California
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

WOOD, DOLPH
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
55th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 19, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Dolph Wood, 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 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. 126, W.D., 1918
Born: at Oakland City, Indiana
Home Town: Venice, Illinois
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

WOOD, WILLIAM E.
Gunnery Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps
Company A, 6th Machine-Gun Battalion, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 15, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William E. Wood, Gunnery Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the Company A, 6th Machine-Gun Battalion, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action with the enemy in Bois-de-Belleau, France, on the night of June 15, 1918. When a non-commissioned officer of his company lay helplessly wounded in a position exposed to heavy and continuous enemy artillery fire, Gunnery Sergeant Wood voluntarily left the comparative safety of a dugout and went to his assistance. Crawling on his hands and knees in the darkness through the intense enemy fire, Gunnery Sergeant Wood finally reached the wounded non commissioned officer, and with the help of an officer dragged him to the safety of the dugout, thereby saving his life.
Decorations U.S. Army, Supplement V, 1941
Born: at Shenandoah Junction, West Virginia
Home Town: Shenandoah Junction, West Virginia

WORRELL, JOHN M.
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
97th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John M. Worrell, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 97th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action at Bouresches, France, on June 6, 1918. Private Worrell voluntarily obtained permission to leave shelter and fearlessly went into heavy fire in order to rescue wounded from a field, then under artillery and machine-gun bombardment, continuing his heroic work until he was himself wounded.
General Orders No. 110, W.D., 1918
Born: at Sweet Water, Alabama
Home Town: Colorado, Texas
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

*YARBOROUGH, GEORGE HAMPTON, JR.
First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 23, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George Hampton Yarborough, Jr., First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action in the Bois-de-Belleau, France, June 23, 1918. First Lieutenant Yarborough displayed exceptional bravery when his platoon was in a support position under intense artillery fire, by moving from one shell hole to another in the open and steadying his men. After making one trip over his line he was wounded by an exploding shell, but refused aid until he saw that the wounded soldiers with him had been treated and taken to shelter. He later died of his wounds.
General Orders No. 44, W.D., 1919
Born: at Roxboro, North Carolina
Home Town: Mullins, South Carolina
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

*ZANE, RANDOLPH TALCOTT
Captain, U.S. Marine Corps
79th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 7 - 8, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Randolph Talcott Zane, Captain, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 79th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action while holding the town of Bouresches, France, on the night of June 7 - 8, 1918. Captain Zane displayed such bravery as to inspire the garrison to resist successfully a heavy machine-gun and infantry attack by superior numbers.
General Orders No. 119, W.D., 1918
Born: at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)

ZINNER, FRED JOSEPH
Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
17th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 4, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Fred Joseph Zinner, 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. While attacking a strongly held enemy position, under heavy machine-gun and artillery fire, Second Lieutenant Zinner rallied men of another company, who had become separated from their organization, to his support. With these reinforcements, his platoon was able to relieve a very critical situation.
General Orders No. 46, W.D., 1919
Born: at Columbus, Ohio
Home Town: Columbus, Ohio
Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action)