World War 1 Recipients of the Distinguished Service Cross
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Born: at Baldwinsville, New York Home Town: Syracuse, New York *Smith, Fred Sherry
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Fred Sherry Smith, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Machine-Gun Company, 354th Infantry Regiment, 89th Division, A.E.F., near Remonville, France, November 1, 1918. Private Smith was a member of a machine-gun crew, firing at close range from a shell hole in an open field when their gun became disabled. Thereupon he and two other soldiers advanced with pistols upon the enemy machine-gun nest, at which they had been firing, and captured it, with three guns and nine prisoners. Putting one of the captured guns into immediate action against the enemy, they enabled the infantry to advance with a minimum of casualties. This soldier was killed next day when he went out from cover to warn some comrades that they were in the line of fire from his gun.
Born: at Boulder, Colorado Home Town: Denver, Colorado Smith, George L.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George L. Smith, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Medical Detachment, 125th Infantry Regiment (Attached), 32d Division, A.E.F., northeast of Gesnes, France, October 11, 1918. Private Smith established a collecting point for the wounded in the valley north of Hill 258, during the attack of his battalion. The unit on the right, which was being subjected to an extremely heavy machine-gun fire from the enemy was unable to advance, thus exposing the right flank of his battalion to a severe machine-gun fire. The terrain afforded no protection to anyone attempting to cross, and a runner while attempting to cross this terrain was severely wounded, falling in an exposed position. Private Smith, with splendid heroism and courage, dashed across the exposed area and carried his wounded comrade in to our lines and rendered first aid.
Born: at Blair County, Pennsylvania Home Town: Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania *Smith, Hamilton A.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Hamilton A. Smith, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 26th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F., at Soissons, France, July 19 - 22, 1918. Colonel smith spent the greater part of his time in the front lines to encourage and direct his command, without sign of fear for his personal safety, and by his courageous leadership inspired his officers and men to effective combat. He was killed while directing an attack on a machine gun emplacement.
Born: at Greenwood, Florida Home Town: Millen, Georgia Smith, Harford D.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Harford D. Smith, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company C, 115th Infantry Regiment, 29th Division, A.E.F., near Sivry, France, October 18, 1918. Corporal Smith volunteered and led an automatic-rifle crew forward, silencing a machine-gun nest which was holding up the advance of his company. He worked his way forward through a barrage from four machine-gun nests, killing all the occupants of two nests and forcing the others to withdraw, thus permitting his company to advance.
Born: at Cambridge, Maryland Home Town: Cambridge, Maryland Smith, Harry L.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Harry L. Smith, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 13th Machine-Gun Battalion, 5th Division, A.E.F., near Cunel, France, October 14, 1918. Leaving his shelter in a shallow machine-gun emplacement, and accompanied by one soldier Lieutenant Smith ventured forth through a most intense fire to the aid of a wounded officer and assisted in carrying him a distance of 170 yards to safety.
Born: at Mobile, Alabama Home Town: Lucedale, Mississippi Smith, Harry S.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Harry S. Smith, Second Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Division, A.E.F., near Tuilerie Farm, France, Novembers, 1918. Lieutenant Smith led the advance elements of his regiment during an advance of eight kilometers through the German lines, and, with extraordinary skill and courage reduced several enemy strong points. In addition, he captured 50 prisoners and a large amount of material.
Born: at Waynesburg, Pennsylvania Home Town: Waynesburg, Pennsylvania *Smith, Hearl
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Hearl Smith, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company F, 140th Infantry Regiment, 35th Division, A.E.F., near Cheppy, France, September 27, 1918. Having been mortally wounded while rushing a machine-gun nest, Sergeant Smith continued faithfully to perform his duties and calmly directed the movements of his half-platoon until he died on the field.
Born: at Newport, Tennessee Home Town: Willow Springs, Missouri Smith, Henry M.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Henry M. Smith, Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 314th Infantry Regiment, 79th Division, A.E.F., near Malancourt, France, September 26, 1918. Although painfully wounded while leading a platoon of his company against strong machine-gun nests, Captain Smith continued the advance until all the machine-guns in his immediate front were silenced and the crews killed or taken prisoners. He continued on duty until ordered to the rear by his regimental commander.
Born: at Jeannette, Pennsylvania Home Town: Greensburg, Pennsylvania Smith, Horace L., Jr.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Horace L. Smith, Jr., Captain (Corps of Engineers), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 1st Engineers, 1st Division, A.E.F., near Charpentry, France, October 4, 1918. While repairing roads, a large ammunition dump was set on fire by an enemy shell. Captain Smith with a party of his men, extinguished the flames and rescued a large quantity of ammunition and supplies, despite the threatened explosion, which would have destroyed the entire dump and blocked traffic at an important crossroad for hours.
Born: at Richmond, Virginia Home Town: Petersburg, Virginia Smith, Howard G.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Howard G. Smith, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 168th Infantry Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F., in the Bois-de-Romagne, France, October 15, 1918. Lieutenant Smith was wounded early in the engagement but he declined to be evacuated, although he was suffering much pain. He brilliantly led his platoon in a charge on four machine-guns, which he captured, together with many prisoners, and was instrumental in clearing the Bois De Romagne of the enemy under terrific machine-gun fire. Throughout the action his leadership, courage, and determination inspired the greatest confidence. When he was partly overcome by the loss of blood he volunteered to guide 60 prisoners back over a shell-swept area, but refused medical treatment until the prisoners were delivered at battalion headquarters.
Born: at Cleveland, Ohio Home Town: East Lansing, Michigan Smith, Ivan H.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Ivan H. Smith, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company E, 125th Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., during the forcing of a passage of the River Ourcq and the capture of the heights beyond, near Cierges, northeast of Chateau-Thierry, France, July 31, 1918. Sergeant Smith captured a machine-gun single-handed and after being wounded while so doing so, reorganized his platoon before being taken back for first aid.
Born: at Bay Port, Michigan Home Town: Flint, Michigan Smith, Joe
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Joe Smith, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company C, 39th Infantry Regiment, 4th Division, A.E.F., near Bois-du-Fays, France, October 10 - 13, 1918. Acting as battalion runner, Private Smith repeatedly carried messages over a route swept by machine-gun and artillery fire. It was necessary to send runners night and day, in order to maintain communication with the front lines. He volunteered out of his turn for this dangerous but all-important work.
Born: at Montgomery County, Arkansas Home Town: Center Point, Arkansas Smith, John E.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John E. Smith, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company G, 26th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F., near Soissons, France, July 19, 1918. On his own initiative Sergeant Smith took command of his company when all its officers and its first sergeant had been killed or wounded, and carried forward successfully its part in the day's attack.
Born: at Hoschton, Georgia Home Town: Norman Park, Georgia *Smith, John F.
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, Fifth 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.
Born: at Youngstown, Ohio Home Town: Cincinnati, Ohio Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action) Smith, John W. Citation: The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John W. Smith, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company G, 320th Infantry Regiment, 80th Division, A.E.F., during the Meuse-Argonne offensive, France, September 26, 1918. When the advance of his platoon had been temporarily halted by intensive fire from an enemy machine-gun nest, Private Smith displayed exceptional bravery and leadership when, on his own initiative, he organized a number of scattered troops and courageously led them forward, capturing the machine guns and several prisoners, thus enabling his platoon to continue the advance.
Born: at McKeesport, Pennsylvania Home Town: New Sheffield, Pennsylvania Smith, Joseph W.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Joseph W. Smith, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 166th Infantry Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F., near St. Baussant, northeast of St. Mihiel, France, September 12, 1918. Finding that his platoon would be under heavy fire of enemy machine-guns while crossing the Rupt de Mad, Lieutenant Smith, rather than permit the advance to be delayed, unhesitatingly plunged into the stream, crossed it under heavy fire, ascertained the exact location of the enemy, brought his platoon through the river by a protected route, and with it flanked and captured six machine-guns and 19 prisoners.
Born: at Meridian, Texas Home Town: Austin, Texas Smith, Leroy W.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Leroy W. Smith, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company F, 118th Infantry Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F., near St. Martin Revere, France, October 17, 1918. Immediately after the starting of the attack Sergeant Smith collapsed from gas, but realizing the extreme need of a compass in the dense fog and having the only one of the company he struggled along by his company commander, indicating the proper direction with his hands, being unable to talk. He refused evacuation, and voluntarily led a patrol to establish liaison with his right flank, being subjected to annihilating machine-gun fire during the entire exploit.
Born: at Williamsburg County, South Carolina Home Town: Cades, South Carolina Smith, Louis S.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Louis S. Smith, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company I, 314th Infantry Regiment, 79th Division, A.E.F., near Montfaucon, France, September 27, 1918. Sergeant Smith advanced alone and silenced a machine-gun nest which was holding up the advance of his section.
Born: at Shultzville, Pennsylvania Home Town: Dalton, Pennsylvania Smith, Martin E.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Martin E. Smith, First Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company G, 132d Infantry Regiment, 33d Division, A.E.F., near Consenvoye, France, October 9, 1918. When his company was held up by heavy machine-gun fire, First Sergeant Smith showed marked personal bravery in working his way to the rear of the enemy emplacement. He opened fire upon the enemy, from the rear, who then surrendered to him. He returned to his own lines with two officers and 15 men as prisoners.
Born: at Washington, Michigan Home Town: Chicago, Illinois Smith, Martin M.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Martin M. Smith, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company G, 108th Infantry Regiment, 27th Division, A.E.F., near Ronssoy, France, September 29 - 30, 1918. Sergeant Smith exhibited exceptional gallantry and ability in leadership when after being severely shell shocked, he continued to direct the steady advance of his platoon under intense machine-gun and shell fire, with utter disregard for his personal safety. He continued with his platoon until the morning of September 13, when he collapsed as the result of shell shock and was evacuated to the rear.
Born: at Batavia, New York Home Town: Batavia, New York Smith, Maxwell E.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Maxwell E. Smith, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company D, 126th Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., near Gesnes, northwest of Verdun, France, October 3, 1918. In an attack on German strong points, Sergeant Smith was wounded early in the action by a shell fragment, but after dressing his wound himself he immediately rejoined his organization. Upon hearing that his company commander had been killed, he reported this fact to the regimental post of command, and although he was urged to go to the rear for medical aid, he again went forward and assumed command of the company, remaining in charge until the following morning. His courage and disregard for danger were an inspiration to his men and a thorough demonstration of his loyalty and devotion to duty.
Born: at Ionia, Michigan Home Town: Ionia, Michigan Smith, Millard
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Millard Smith, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company K, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Division, A.E.F., near Beaumont, France, November 8, 1918. During an advance of his company, terrific machine-gun fire was encountered, the enemy being strongly entrenched in a ravine. With a patrol of ten men, Sergeant Smith attacked the position, but lost several of his men in the first encounter. "With the remaining few he continued and silenced the fire of the enemy.
Born: at Whitley County, Kentucky Home Town: Vox, Kentucky Smith, Nat R.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Nat R. Smith, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company K, 361st Infantry Regiment, 91st Division, A.E.F., near Gesnes, France, September 28, 1918. Sergeant Smith successfully led his patrol, in the face of heavy machine-gun fire, being a point direct, in order to make better reconnaissance, and, although severely wounded, continued to lead his patrol.
Born: at Kelso, Washington Home Town: Ostrander, Washington Smith, Nickolas
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Nickolas Smith, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company K, 126th Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., near St. Georges, France, October 14, 1918. After his platoon had been stopped and disorganized by machine-gun fire, Sergeant Smith with another soldier, reorganized the platoon and led it in a charge on an enemy machine-gun nest, capturing it, together with one officer and 20 men.
Born: at Grand Rapids, Michigan Home Town: Grand Rapids, Michigan Smith, Philip F.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Philip F. Smith, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company B, 115th Infantry Regiment, 29th Division, A.E.F., near Verdun, France, October 13, 1918. During a heavy artillery barrage on the night of October 13, two men having been killed next to him and one severely wounded, Private Smith, disregarding his personal safety, carried the wounded man through the barrage to the company headquarters; knocked down by a shell splinter and severely bruised, be continued with the wounded man to first-aid station.
Born: at Baltimore, Maryland Home Town: Baltimore, Maryland Smith, Raymond R.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Raymond R. Smith, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company C, 11th Machine-Gun Battalion, 4th Division, A.E.F., northeast of Cunel, France, October 12, 1918. During a heavy bombardment after a shell had struck his machine-gun, knocking it and his squad completely out of action, Corporal Smith assembled three men from another squad and, obtaining another gun, again took up a position on the line and remained throughout the action, as the front was at that time thinly held and in constant danger of counterattack; the prompt initiative and splendid courage on the part of this soldier not only inspired and encouraged his men but aided materially in the success of the action.
Born: at Burlington, Iowa Home Town: Burlington, Iowa Smith, Richard Thompson
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Richard Thompson Smith, Captain (Signal Corps), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 117th Field Signal Battalion, 42d Division, A.E.F., while under heavy shell fire on March 17, 1918, in the vicinity of Fort de Manonviller, France. Captain Smith showed prompt initiative and courage in conducting to shelter a party of 65 men who were constructing and repairing communication lines. After making them secure, he went out under fire and brought in a wounded soldier who was lying exposed in the open.
Born: at Boonville, Missouri Home Town: Kansas City, Missouri Smith, Robert O.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Robert O. Smith, First Lieutenant (Dental Corps), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Medical Detachment, 356th Infantry Regiment (Attached), 89th Division, A.E.F., near the Meuse River, France, November 6 - 11, 1918. After all the medical officers of the battalion had been wounded, Lieutenant Smith for six days efficiently performed the duties, repeatedly moving his first-aid station forward, and administering to the wounded under perilous shell fire. After caring for the wounded, he personally searched the field of action for further casualties.
Born: at De Beque, Colorado Home Town: Denver, Colorado Smith, Royal H. G.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Royal H. G. Smith, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 353d Infantry Regiment, 89th Division, A.E.F., near Remonville, France, November 1, 1918. Lieutenant Smith was a member of a group of several officers and soldiers, who armed only with pistols, were cut off from the battalion headquarters by the fire of three enemy machine-guns. Being unable to reach the enemy with pistol fire, they were in danger of annihilation when Lieutenant Smith, with great daring, dashed from cover through the machine-gun fire and returned with & platoon of infantry, with which he successfully attacked the enemy machine-gun and thereby saved the lives of the party. la accomplishing this feat, Lieutenant Smith was wounded in the leg by a machine-gun bullet, but he continued in action, refusing to be evacuated.
Born: at Dayton, Maine Home Town: Gorham, Maine Smith, Russell C.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Russell C. Smith, Mechanic, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company B, 115th Infantry Regiment, 29th Division, A.E.F., near Verdun, France, October 15, 1918. While carrying a message to the battalion commander, in the Bois-de-Consenvoye, Mechanic Smith was caught in an artillery barrage and severely wounded. Greatly exhausted, he refused medical attention and continued with the message until he reached the battalion headquarters. Yüklə 3,43 Mb. Dostları ilə paylaş:
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