World War 1 Recipients of the Distinguished Service Cross
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Born: at Keyesport, Illinois Home Town: Denver, Colorado Rudolph, Martin C.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Martin C. Rudolph, Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 11th Infantry Regiment, 5th Division, A.E.F., at Vieville- en-Haye, France, September 12, 1918, and near Cunel, France, October 21, 1918. When an enemy machine gun suddenly opened fire on his company Captain Rudolph signaled the platoon on his right to execute a flanking movement, while he advanced alone toward the gun. He killed the enemy gunner with his pistol and captured the remainder of the crew. He then ordered the captured gun carried along in the advance, and 200 yards farther used it successfully in silencing another enemy machine gun which was holding up his company. Captain Rudolph was severely wounded by a hand grenade on October 21, but refused to go to the rear, and remained with his company for 12 hours, inspiring his men to hold an important position against a superior force of the enemy.
Born: at Carlstadt, New Jersey Home Town: Moultrieville, South Carolina Rue, Lawrence E.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Lawrence E. Rue, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company E, 132d Infantry Regiment, 33d Division, A.E.F., near Consenvoye, France, October 9, 1918. Sergeant Rue had led his platoon to its objective, when orders were received to shift the line in preparation for a hostile counterattack. He thereupon opened fire with an automatic rifle and remained behind, under heavy artillery and machine-gun fire until the last man of his platoon had reached the newly designated line.
Born: at Mills Springs, Missouri Home Town: Chicago, Illinois Ruge, Edwin
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edwin Ruge, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 326th Infantry Regiment, 82d Division, A.E.F., near Flirey, France, August 4, 1918. In an early morning raid Lieutenant Ruge charged up an exposed hillside and single-handed captured an enemy machine-gun position. This officer further distinguished himself near Champigneulles, France, October 16, 1918. while reorganizing the 1st Battalion, 326th Infantry, under heavy fire and leading it to the attack.
Born: at Apalachicola, Florida Home Town: Atlanta, Georgia Ruggero, Petro
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Petro Ruggero, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company B, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F., near Hill 272, near Fleville, France, October 10, 1918. Private Ruggero, single handed, charged an enemy machine gun, killing the operator and capturing the gun.
Born: at Italy Home Town: Cleveland, Ohio Ruhl, George E.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George E. Ruhl, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company A, 110th Machine-Gun Battalion, 29th Division, A.E.F., near Bois-de-Consenvoye, France, October 23, 1918. Under a heavy artillery barrage sheltered a wounded comrade.
Born: at Cumberland, Maryland Home Town: Baltimore, Maryland Ruhl, Luther
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Luther Ruhl, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company F, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F., near Fleville, France, October 4, 1918. After his platoon commander had become a casualty, Sergeant Ruhl reorganized his platoon under heavy fire and led it forward in a successful attack against a machine-gun nest, killing or capturing the crew and taking the gun. Upon reaching his objective, he organized his platoon for defense and held his position against counterattacks.
Born: at Hugo, Oklahoma Home Town: Hugo, Oklahoma Ruland, Henry F.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Henry F. Ruland, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 357th Ambulance Company, 315th Sanitary Train, 90th Division, A.E.F., near Vilcey-sur-Trey, France, September 12,1918. With another soldier, Private Ruland left the shelter of a wood and went forward to rescue a soldier who had fallen wounded on a hill under constant machine-gun and shell fire. While they were carrying him back on a litter he was again wounded and the litter was struck twice by machine-gun bullets, but they succeeded in carrying him back to safety, thereby saving his life.
Born: at Brenham, Texas Home Town: Brenham, Texas Rule, Edgar J.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edgar J. Rule, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Headquarters Company, 10th Field Artillery, 3d Division, A.E.F., near Courbon, France, July 14 - 15, 1918. Sergeant Rule, who was of a telephone detail, fearlessly repaired lines under heavy fire of gas and high-explosive shells until the lines were cut beyond repair, when he volunteered and carried messages through the bombardment.
Born: at Boone, Iowa Home Town: Boone, Iowa Rumbaugh, Ernest R.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Ernest R. Rumbaugh, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company H, 146th Infantry Regiment, 37th Division, A.E.F., near Montfaucon, France, September 27, 1918. Corporal Rumbaugh, with an officer and noncommissioned officer, advanced 200 yards beyond the objective of the patrol in the face of heavy machine-gun fire and captured three 77-millimeter field-pieces and two light machine guns.
Born: at Holmes County, Ohio Home Town: Holmesville, Ohio Rumberger, Harold P.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Harold P. Rumberger, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company B, 316th Infantry Regiment, 79th Division, A.E.F., near Bois-de-Montfaucon, France, September 26, 1918. Failing to reduce a machine-gun nest with his rifle, Private Rumberger returned, procured an automatic rifle, attacked the nest the second time, and successfully reduced it.
Born: at Carlisle, Pennsylvania Home Town: Waynesboro, Pennsylvania Rummell, Leslie J.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Leslie J. Rummell, First Lieutenant (Air Service), U.S. Army Air Service, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 93d Aero Squadron, 3d Pursuit Group, U.S. Army Air Service, A.E.F., in the region of Moirey, France, September 29, 1918. Lieutenant Rummell, leading a patrol of three planes, sighted an enemy biplace airplane which was protected by seven machines (Fokker type). Despite the tremendous odds, he led his patrol to the attack and destroyed the biplace. By his superior maneuvering and leadership, four more of the enemy planes were destroyed and the remaining three retired.
Born: 2/21/1895 at Newark, New Jersey Home Town: Newark, New Jersey *Rundquist, Oscar A.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Oscar A. Rundquist, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company I, 126th Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., near Romagne, France, October 9, 1918. Though mortally wounded early in the assault, he continued to lead his men in an attack on German machine-gun nests that were holding up the advance of the American troops. With marked coolness and bravery, he encouraged his men until the objective had been reached, shortly after which he fell dead from loss of blood.
Born: at Big Rapids, Michigan Home Town: Big Rapids, Michigan Runnells, Ernest P.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Ernest P. Runnells, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 101st Ambulance Company, 101st Sanitary Train, 26th Division, A.E.F., at Wadonville, France, September 25, 1918. Private Runnells assisted in establishing a dressing station in a dugout in an advanced position. When it was destroyed by a shell he worked unceasingly in the open under fire from enemy machine-guns and snipers, caring for the wounded. He remained at his post for several hours after his station had been ordered closed, permitting neither his own exhaustion nor the enemy fire to deter him from aiding the wounded.
Born: at Concord, New Hampshire Home Town: Concord, New Hampshire *Running, Tilmer A.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Tilmer A. Running, Second Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 114th Infantry Regiment, 29th Division, A.E.F., near Verdun, France, October 12, 1913. While advancing on an enemy position, under direct machine-gun fire, Lieutenant Running was seriously wounded, but remained with his platoon until he died.
Born: at Cashton, Wisconsin Home Town: Viroqua, Wisconsin Runyan, Edgar A.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edgar A. Runyan, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company A, 18th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F., north of Exermont, France, October 9, 1918. Sergeant Runyan assumed command of a platoon after all other sergeants of the platoon had become casualties and led it through several successive attacks. Although wounded in the head by a machine-gun bullet he refused to go to the rear for medical attention but remained in command of the platoon until his company was relieved.
Born: at Laurens, Iowa Home Town: Black Rock, Utah *Rupholdt, Louis C.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Louis C. Rupholdt, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company G, 38th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F., near Mezy, France, July 15, 1918. Sergeant Rupholdt held his post on the back of the Marne until nearly his entire platoon had been annihilated and he himself wounded. After being carried a short distance to the rear he continued to direct the defense of the position until killed.
Born: at Goshen, Indiana Home Town: Goshen, Indiana Ruppel, William
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William Ruppel, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company D, 6th Infantry Regiment, 5th Division, A.E.F., near Fontaines, France, November 8, 1918. While in command of a flank platoon of the battalion, Sergeant Ruppel overcame three enemy machine-gun groups, and personally led the flanking patrols when his platoon was held up by enemy machine-gun fire.
Born: at Caldwell, Ohio Home Town: Cincinnati, Ohio Rusch, Ernest J. G.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Ernest J. G. Rusch, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 18th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F., in the Meuse-Argonne offensive, France, October 9, 1918. Although previously wounded several times Lieutenant Rusch steadfastly remained in command of his platoon of machine guns and gallantly led it forward into position through heavy artillery and machine-gun fire to support his Infantry, which had been held up by enemy fire. By his timely action, his skill in location of his guns and the direction of their fire, and his absolute disregard of personal danger, he quickly caused the withdrawal of the enemy machine guns, thus enabling his Infantry to advance from its precarious position where it was suffering heavy losses from direct fire of enemy machine guns and artillery.
Born: at Germany Home Town: Neenah, Wisconsin Russell, Thomas Nathan
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Thomas Nathan Russell, Pharmacist's Mate Second Class, U.S. Navy, for extraordinary heroism while serving as Corpsman with the Fifth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F., in action near Blanc Mont Ridge, France, October 4, 1918. Pharmacist's Mate Second Class Russell gave proof of remarkable courage and disregard for personal safety by remaining at his post for three days under heavy shell fire rendering first aid to the wounded, even when his dressing station was hit by a large shell.
Born: at Denver, Colorado Home Town: Vallejo, California Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action) Rust, Albert L. Citation: The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Albert L. Rust, Master Engineer, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company D, 105th Engineers, 30th Division, A.E.F., at Bellicourt, France, September 29, 1918. Master Engineer Rust commanded a platoon of engineers, following the first wave of the infantry for the purpose of clearing a road for the artillery. Under heavy shell and machine-gun fire, he directed the work with exceptional ability, at one time leading his platoon in advance of the infantry. By organizing covering parties and utilizing two automatic riflemen, who had become separated from their own unit, he kept his platoon intact, capturing 35 prisoners and cleaning out three machine-gun nests in the course of his operations. While making a reconnaissance ahead of his platoon he personally took nine Germans, after wounding their officer. As a result of his skilful leadership and gallant conduct his mission was successfully carried out.
Born: at Bridgewater, North Carolina Home Town: Morganton, North Carolina Rutherford, James E.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James E. Rutherford, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Machine-Gun Company, 325th Infantry Regiment, 82d Division, A.E.F., near St. Juvin, France, October 12, 1918. At a critical moment during a hostile counterattack, Private Rutherford single-handed mounted a machine-gun, under heavy enemy fire, and operated it at close range against the advancing enemy, repulsing the counterattack by his bravery.
Born: at Somerville, Massachusetts Home Town: Somerville, Massachusetts Ruusulehto, Vaino
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Vaino Ruusulehto, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company L, 30th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F., at Madeleine Farm, France, October 9, 1918. Accompanied by a comrade, Corporal Ruusulehto volunteered to attack an enemy machine-gun position, the fire from which was enfilading the position held by his platoon. During the attack his comrade was killed, but Corporal Ruusulehto, by a flank movement, reached the position, killed two members of the crew, and forced two others to surrender.
Born: at Finland Home Town: New York, New York Ryan, C. William
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to C. William Ryan, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 38th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F., near Romagne, France, October 9, 1918. Being severely wounded, Lieutenant Ryan led his platoon through heavy shell and machine-gun fire, holding his command intact and capturing or destroying several machine- guns.
Born: at Severance, Kansas Home Town: Wathena, Kansas Ryan, Frank W.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Frank W. Ryan, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Headquarters Company, 122d Field Artillery, 33d Division, A.E.F., near Nouart, France, November 1 - 9, 1918. Maintaining a telephone line three kilometers long over a period of eight days, Private Ryan was under a terrific bombardment during the whole period, keeping communication under circumstances which called for the greatest courage and determination. He had no relief, and was at one time without rations for 48 hours.
Born: at Chicago, Illinois Home Town: Chicago, Illinois Ryan, John Edward
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John Edward Ryan, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the Eighteenth Company, Fifth 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.
Born: at Galveston, Texas Home Town: Galveston, Texas Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action) Ryan, Oscar H. Citation: The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Oscar H. Ryan, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company K, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Division, A.E.F., near Faubourg, France, November 8, 1918, and at Villemontry, France, November 10, 1918. On November 8 Corporal Ryan went on a patrol through heavy machine-gun and artillery fire and returned with valuable information of the enemy. On November 10 he remained on post in a building after half of it had been demolished by shell fire and after being relieved of this duty helped to dig men from the debris of other houses which had been destroyed by the shells.
Born: at Cuero, Texas Home Town: Cuero, Texas Ryan, Richard J.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Richard J. Ryan, Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 165th Infantry Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F., near Villers- sur-Fere, France, July 28, 1918. Three times wounded on July 28, 1918, in the attack across the River Ourcq, and up the heights beyond, in which he led his company forward in the face of extremely heavy fire from machine-guns and artillery, Captain Ryan refused to be evacuated and remained with his company until it was withdrawn. They reached their objectives and made their stand because of his fine spirit and unflinching determination.
Born: at Canada Home Town: Watertown, New York *Ryan, Thomas A.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Thomas A. Ryan, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company D, 101st Infantry Regiment, 26th Division, A.E.F., near Epieds, France, July 23, 1918. Private Ryan, Sergeant Simeon L. Nickerson, and Corporal M. J. O'Connell volunteered to cross an open field in front of their company in order to ascertain the location of enemy machine- guns. While engaged in this courageous enterprise they were shot and killed. The heroic self-sacrifice of these three men saved the lives of many of their comrades, who would have been killed had the company attempted to make the advance as a whole.
Born: at Boston, Massachusetts Home Town: Boston, Massachusetts *Ryans, Robert M.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Robert M. Ryans, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company A, 102d Infantry Regiment, 26th Division, A.E.F., at Marcheville, France, September 26, 1918. Sergeant Ryans was in command of a platoon advancing under heavy artillery bombardment, machine-gun and rifle fire. Though severely wounded, he continued to lead his platoon, pushing on with his men until he was killed.
Born: at Boston, Massachusetts Home Town: Hartford, Connecticut Ryder, Charles W. (First Award) Citation: The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles W. Ryder, Major (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F., near Soissons, France, July 21, 1918. Major Ryder took command of the front-line units and reorganized them under heavy artillery and machine-gun fire. Although wounded in the early operations, he remained in command and directed the attack until all objectives had been taken.
Born: at Topeka, Kansas Home Town: Topeka, Kansas Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross w/OLC (WWI) Ryder, Charles W. (Second Award)
The Distinguished Service Cross (First Oak Leaf Cluster) is presented to Charles W. Ryder, Major (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F., near Fleville, France, October 9, 1918. In the attack on Hill 272, after all his runners had been killed or wounded while trying to establish liaison with the front-line companies, Major Ryder advanced alone and personally directed the action of his command although under direct fire from two enemy machine guns. He later personally led the final assault on Hill 272, thereby making possible the success of the entire attack.
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