World War 1 Recipients of the Distinguished Service Cross
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*Simpson, John S.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John S. Simpson, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company I, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Division, A.E.F., in the Soissons sector, France, July 18, 1918. During the assault near Soissons, Sergeant Simpson, although severely wounded, continued in action for several hours, leading a group of men beyond and back of an enemy machine-gun emplacement in order to flank it and make the infantry advance at this point possible. He succeeded, but while engaged in this courageous duty he was killed.
Born: at Ready, Kentucky Home Town: Ready, Kentucky Simpson, Joseph M.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Joseph M. Simpson, Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Machine-Gun Company, 357th Infantry Regiment, 90th Division, A.E.F., near Foret Vencheres, France, September 14, 1918. Captain Simpson took command of a platoon that had become separated from its command, reorganized it, and showed marked personal courage in leading it forward under heavy fire. He called for volunteers and then led them in an attack upon a machine-gun nest that had been holding up our advance. With two men, he charged the nest, captured the gun, and killed the crew.
Born: at Ireland Home Town: San Antonio, Texas Simpson, Richard Lyle
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Richard Lyle Simpson, Second Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company H, 56th Infantry Regiment, 7th Division, A.E.F., near Preny, France, October 29, 1918. In charge of a patrol, Lieutenant Simpson had located the exact position of the enemy and was withdrawing, when he discovered that one man was missing. Although wounded himself, he went back, finding that the man had been killed and was entangled in the enemy's wire. Unable to recover the body and being wounded the second time, he covered the withdrawal of his patrol and returned with his report.
Born: at Ekron, Kentucky Home Town: Louisville, Kentucky Simpson, Robert A.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Robert A. Simpson, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company A, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F., near Soissons, France, July 22, 1918. After being wounded Private Simpson returned to the line and continued to carry messages with absolute disregard for his own safety until he was wounded the second time.
Born: at Scotland Home Town: Shelby, Montana *Simpson, Roy Hobson
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Roy Hobson Simpson, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the Forty-Seventh Company, Fifth 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.
Born: at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Home Town: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action) Simpson, Thomas G. Citation: The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Thomas G. Simpson, Second Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 107th Infantry Regiment, 27th Division, A.E.F., near Ronssoy, France, September 29, 1918. Second Lieutenant Simpson went out into the open under heavy machine-gun fire and succeeded in carrying back for a distance of about 25 yards a wounded officer and a wounded soldier.
Born: at New York, New York Home Town: New York, New York *Sims, George D.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George D. Sims, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company M, 118th Infantry Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F., near Montbrehain, France, October 8, 1918. While assisting his automatic rifle squad in a most advanced position, Private Sims, and those about him, were seriously wounded by shrapnel. Realizing that his wounds were fatal, and that his comrades might be saved, he insisted that the stretcher bearers attend to the others. His unusual heroism was instrumental in the saving of the lives of his fellow soldiers, even at the cost of his own.
Born: at Sumter County, South Carolina Home Town: Sumter, South Carolina Sims, William L.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William L. Sims, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company A, 13th Machine-Gun Battalion, 5th Division, A.E.F., at Frapelle, France, August 16 - 18, 1918. While acting as a runner Private Sims showed exceptional bravery in carrying messages through a heavily shelled and gassed area. After being wounded in the hand he made 12 trips from Frapelle to his company headquarters at Chapelle St. Clair.
Born: at Waxahachie, Texas Home Town: McLean, Texas Sinatra, Marion
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Marion Sinatra, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company K, 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Division, A.E.F., near Chateau- Thierry, France, June 6, 1918. Rushing through rifle and machine-gun fire for a distance of 75 meters, Private Sinatra rescued a wounded comrade; and, while carrying him to safety, was himself seriously wounded. He continued on with his comrade, however, until he reached cover, administering first aid to the other man before attending to his own wound.
Born: at Italy Home Town: Boston, Massachusetts Sinclair, Paul K.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Paul K. Sinclair, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company M, 118th Infantry Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F., at Vaux- Andigny, France, October 11, 1918. When the advance was checked by fire from enemy machine-guns and snipers in a sunken trench, Corporal Sinclair, crawling and jumping from one shell hole to another, under heavy machine-gun and artillery fire, opened fire with his automatic rifle and silenced both the machine-gun post and the snipers.
Born: at Camden, South Carolina Home Town: Camden, South Carolina Sinclair, Wilbert W.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Wilbert W. Sinclair, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the Fifty-Fifth Company, Fifth 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.
Born: at Tyngsboro, Massachusetts Home Town: Roxbury, Massachusetts Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action) *Siner, Earl R. Citation: The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Earl R. Siner, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company G, 310th Infantry Regiment, 78th Division, A.E.F., near Thiaucourt, France, September 26, 1918. While his company was on outpost duty, Private Siner crawled out from a trench under heavy enemy fire to rescue a wounded comrade and was instantly killed by a bursting shell just as he had reached the wounded man.
Born: at Pawtucket, Rhode Island Home Town: Pawtucket, Rhode Island *Singleton, Lowa L.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Lowa L. Singleton, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Machine-Gun Company, 30th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F., in the Meuse-Argonne offensive, France, October 15 & 18, 1918. On October 15, though severely wounded, Private Singleton refused to be evacuated and continued to perform his duties as platoon runner under difficult and dangerous conditions. On October 18 he exposed himself to heavy machine-gun and artillery fire in order to carry water to other members of his platoon, in the performance of which task he was mortally wounded.
Born: at Stanford, Kentucky Home Town: Alvin, Texas Sirmon, William A.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William A. Sirmon, Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 325th Infantry Regiment, 82d Division, A.E.F., near Clemery, France, August 16, 1918. At an imminent risk of his own life Captain Sirmon rescued another officer by carrying him at night through enemy fire and under heavy machine-gun fire for 300 yards to a place of safety, where he dressed the wounds of the disabled officer.
Born: at Bluffsprings, Florida Home Town: Crichton, Alabama Sirota, Irving
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Irving Sirota, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Medical Detachment, 308th Infantry Regiment (Attached), 77th Division, A.E.F., near Binarville, France, October 2 - 7, 1918. Private Sirota was on duty with a detachment of his regiment which was cut off and surrounded by the enemy in the Forest of Argonne. During this period he was without food, but he continued to assist and give first aid to the wounded exposing himself to heavy shell and machine-gun fire at the risk of his life, until he was completely exhausted.
Born: at Russia Home Town: New York, New York Sisson, Charles N.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles N. Sisson, Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 328th Infantry Regiment, 82d Division, A.E.F., near Cornay, France, October 9, 1918. When the advance was checked on the outskirts of Cornay because of the exhaustion of the troops and machine-gun fire from the town, Captain Sisson, who had been in action several hours, took charge without orders and started two patrols into the town. One was driven back by the machine-gun fire, but this gallant officer personally led the other and succeeded in capturing two machine-guns and their crews and 112 prisoners, completely cleaning out the town. Throughout this operation Captain Sisson displayed great bravery and coolness under the most trying circumstances.
Born: at Jackson, Alabama Home Town: Jacksonville, Alabama Sittler, Edward
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edward Sittler, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company C, 341st Machine-Gun Battalion, 89th Division, A.E.F., in the Bois-de-Bantheville, France, October 24, 1918. Although himself severely wounded in the leg by shell fire, Private Sittler did not report for medical attention until he had given first aid and assisted in carrying other wounded soldiers to the first-aid station, a distance of six kilometers. After all of his comrades had received attention, he had his own wounds dressed and was evacuated to the hospital.
Born: at Wheaton, Illinois Home Town: Merna, Nebraska *Skiff, Clayton B.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Clayton B. Skiff, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company A, 112th Infantry Regiment, 28th Division, A.E.F., at Chatel- Chehery, France, October 8, 1918. When his company was stopped by enemy machine-gun fire, Private Skiff crawled forward alone, climbed a steep hill under intense fire and put a hostile machine-gun nest out of action. In the performance of this gallant exploit Private Skiff was mortally wounded and died on the way to the hospital.
Born: at East Branch, Pennsylvania Home Town: Spartansburg, Pennsylvania Skogsburg, Vivian
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Vivian Skogsburg, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company L, 131st Infantry Regiment, 33d Division, A.E.F., near Forges Woods, France, September 26, 1918. Although seriously burned by a phosphorous shell, Sergeant Skogsburg continued in command of his platoon, leading it forward eight kilometers to its objective, directing the "mopping up" of the territory and the consolidation of the new position. His example was an inspiration to his men. When on orders from his company commander, he started to walk to the rear to receive medical attention, he fell unconscious.
Born: at Highland, Iowa Home Town: Chicago, Illinois Skrypeck, Andy
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Andy Skrypeck, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Medical Detachment, 125th Infantry Regiment (Attached), 32d Division, A.E.F., southwest of Fismes, France, August 5, 1918. During the forward movement of the 1st Battalion, 125th Infantry, a large number of the company to which he was attached were wounded while crossing an open field. At this point the artillery fire was very accurate and intense, but Private Skrypeck disregarded all possibilities of personal injury and remained upon the field until he had administered first aid to all his fallen comrades.
Born: at Austria Home Town: Detroit, Michigan Sladen, Fred W.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Fred W. Sladen, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Headquarters, 5th Infantry Brigade, 3d Division, A.E.F., near Ferme de la Madelaine, France, October 14, 1918. Although almost exhausted from 48 hours of continuous duty, without rest of any kind, General Sladen, upon learning that the front line was held up by enemy machine-gun fire, proceeded to the advanced position through three kilometers of severe artillery fire. Upon arrival, he found that the battalion commander had been killed and the units badly disorganized and intermingled. He personally reorganized the troops under the terrific machine-gun and shell fire, reconnoitered the enemy's positions, and launched the advance anew. While engaged in this perilous mission he fainted from exhaustion, but, upon being revived, refused to be evacuated and continued in the work of reorganizing and stabilizing the line at this critical period. Due to his efforts the action was carried to a successful conclusion in the face of apparently insurmountable difficulties.
Born: at Lowell, Massachusetts Home Town: Omaha, Nebraska Slagsvol, Oscar T.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Oscar T. Slagsvol, Second Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 128th Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., near St. Gilles, France, August 3, 1918. Commanding the battalion patrols, Lieutenant Slagsvol was engaged continuously throughout the day in making reconnaissances under heavy fire. Although wounded, he preceded the battalion into the enemy's position and continued to perform his duties until he was overcome by exhaustion.
Born: at Eau Claire, Wisconsin Home Town: Eau Claire, Wisconsin Slate, Joseph W.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Joseph W. Slate, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company C, 2d Field Signal Battalion, 1st Division, A.E.F., near Exermont, France, October 2 - 11, 1918. Corporal Slate volunteered and maintained a telephone line which ran through thick undergrowth and barbed-wire entanglements to an advanced observation post. Despite heavy artillery and direct machine-gun fire, Corporal Slate kept the line in operation for many hours without relief.
Born: at San Francisco, California Home Town: Crockett, California Slate, Ralph
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Ralph Slate, Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 39th Infantry Regiment, 4th Division, A.E.F., near Bois-de- Septsarges, France, September 27, 1918. After being wounded in a previous action, Captain Slate led his command in the face of unusual machine-gun fire, repeatedly exposing himself to prevent his units from becoming scattered and strengthening and holding his line, until again severely wounded.
Born: at Grand Rapids, Michigan Home Town: Cadillac, Michigan *Slater, Norman C.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Norman C. Slater, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company H, 312th Infantry Regiment, 78th Division, A.E.F., near Grand Pre, France, October 17, 1918. Although wounded by a shell fragment, Private Slater refused treatment, volunteering his services as a litter bearer for other wounded. Next day, he accompanied his platoon in the attack. After heavy fighting for some hours under terrific machine-gun fire, a withdrawal was ordered. Private Slater remained in advance with an automatic-rifle squad to cover the withdrawal. Being one of the last to go back, he was killed by shell fire on his way to the new position.
Born: at Novemburg, New York Home Town: Bainbridge, New York Slay, John R.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John R. Slay, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company G, 354th Infantry Regiment, 89th Division, A.E.F., near Barricourt, France, November 2, 1918. After having been severely wounded by a machine-gun bullet, Sergeant Slay continued in the attack with his platoon until ordered to the rear.
Born: at New York, New York Home Town: St. Louis, Missouri Slicklen, Arthur C.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Arthur C. Slicklen, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company C, 165th Infantry Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F., near Villers-sur-Fere, France, July 28 - 29, 1918. Under a severe bombardment of artillery and heavy machine-gun fire, Private Slicklen voluntarily went forward three times and brought wounded comrades back to safety, after helping to disperse enemy snipers and grenadiers that had been threatening the left flank of his company. On the following day with the troops leading the attack on Meurcy Farm, under a deadly machine gun fire from front and flank, he displayed the greatest coolness and courage until wounded four times and carried from the field.
Born: at New York, New York Home Town: New York, New York Slingo, Herbert J.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Herbert J. Slingo, First Lieutenant (Signal Corps), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving as Signal Officer, 1st Infantry Brigade, 2d Division, A.E.F., in the Meuse-Argonne offensive, France, November 6, 1918. Lieutenant Slingo displayed the highest qualities-courage, fearlessness, and leadership-in the handling of his section in the Meuse- Argonne offensive. On November 6, 1918, with utter disregard for his own personal safety, he successfully ran communication lines from headquarters, 1st Infantry Brigade, to the headquarters of the 16th and 18th Infantry Regiments, keeping the brigade commander in constant touch with the commanding officers of these regiments. Arriving at the headquarters of the 18th Infantry and finding a shortage of equipment and men, he personally directed the running of communication lines to the front-line battalion at the imminent risk of his life through heavy shell and machine-gun fire. The lines were successfully laid under most hazardous circumstances, Lieutenant Slingo working all the while under direct observation and shellfire of the enemy. His courageous action at a most trying moment was an inspiration to all and assisted materially in the success of this operation.
Born: at Chicago, Illinois Home Town: New York, New York Sloan, Ozro L.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Ozro L. Sloan, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company C, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Division, A.E.F., near Thiaucourt, France, September 12, 1918. When his platoon was under shell fire and threatened by an enemy counterattack, Private Sloan collected in the vicinity a number of soldiers separated from their organizations and led them to reinforce his platoon in the first line. While so engaged he was seriously wounded, but continued on duty with his platoon until completely exhausted.
Born: at Cartwright, Texas Home Town: Cartwright, Texas *Sloan, William E.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William E. Sloan, Mechanic, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company I, 137th Infantry Regiment, 35th Division, A.E.F., near Varennes, France, September 26, 1918. Mechanic Sloan continued to advance with his platoon after having been severely wounded and personally guided a tank to an enemy machine-gun nest, whose location he had learned. In the course of this extraordinary duty he was killed. Yüklə 3,43 Mb. Dostları ilə paylaş:
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