World War 1 Recipients of the Distinguished Service Cross
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Born: at Butler, Tennessee Home Town: Butler, Tennessee Reed, Albert J.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Albert J. Reed, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Headquarters Company, 147th Field Artillery, 32d Division, A.E.F., near Juvigny, north of Soissons, France, August 30, 1918. While stationed in an observation post which was heavily bombarded with gas and high-explosive shells, Corporal Reed assisted in carrying to the rear through this heavy fire another member of the party who was seriously wounded, it being possible to proceed only by going from one shell hole to another. After accomplishing this mission he returned to his post of duty under the same severe fire.
Born: at San Francisco, California Home Town: Davis, California Reed, Cecil E.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Cecil E. Reed, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company E, 353d Infantry Regiment, 89th Division, A.E.F., near Barricourt, France, November 2, 1918, When the advance of his platoon was held up by severe machine-gun fire, Private Reed left cover, advanced across open ground and opened fire on the enemy nest with rifle grenades. After twice returning to obtain more grenades, he succeeded with a well-directed shot in driving the enemy crew from the nest, whereupon they were killed by other members of his company.
Born: at Waverly, Nebraska Home Town: Stratton, Nebraska *Reed, Edgar F.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edgar F. Reed, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company E, 61st Infantry Regiment, 5th Division, A.E.F., at Bois-des- Rappes, France, October 14 - 16, 1918, and at Aincreville, France, October 31 and November 2, 1918. On October 16 Sergeant Reed made his way through the German line, carrying a wounded companion. Although wounded and burned by mustard gas, he remained on duty, refusing to be evacuated. On October 31, he volunteered and materially assisted in the holding of Aincreville while the defense was organized. On November 2 he received a wound from which he later died, but he remained at his post acting as sniper for four hours.
Born: at Nevada, Indiana Home Town: Kokomo, Indiana Reed, Eugene B.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Eugene B. Reed, Pharmacist's Mate Second Class, U.S. Navy, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving as Corpsman (Attached), Fifth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F., near St. Etienne, France, October 4, 1918. During a bombardment, Pharmacist's Mate Reed four times crossed an area heavily shelled and subjected to machine-gun fire to render assistance to his comrades.
Born: at South Norwalk, Connecticut Home Town: Danbury, Connecticut Reed, George
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George Reed, Cook, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company G, 145th Infantry Regiment, 37th Division, A.E.F., at Eyne, Belgium, November 1, 1918. After the remainder of his company had withdrawn, Cook Reed crossed the Scheldt River alone, under terrific artillery and machine-gun fire, and rescued a wounded comrade.
Born: at Chicago Junction, Ohio Home Town: Norwalk, Ohio *Reed, Glenn M.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Glenn M. Reed, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company B, 355th Infantry Regiment, 89th Division, A.E.F., near Beney, France, September 13, 1918. Sergeant Reed voluntarily left shelter and passed through a heavy barrage to assist a wounded comrade who was unable to reach shelter by himself. As a result of this heroic action, he was killed.
Born: at Shenandoah, Iowa Home Town: Grant, Nebraska Reed, Raymond E.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Raymond E. Reed, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company F, 108th Infantry Regiment, 27th Division, A.E.F., near Ronssoy, France, September 29, 1918. With great courage Private First Class Reed went through heavy machine-gun and shell fire to the rescue of two wounded soldiers, whom he carried to our lines after dressing their injuries.
Born: at Ridgeway, New York Home Town: Medina, New York Reed, Washington
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Washington Reed, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 1st Battalion, 60th Infantry Regiment, 5th Division, A.E.F., near Pont-a-Mousson, France, September 25, 1918. Wounded severely in the knee while leading his company in action, Lieutenant Reed refused first aid and continued to his objective 500 yards away. Here he organized the position under intense shell fire by the enemy. When ordered to withdraw, he used the stretcher, which had been sent for him, to carry back a dead soldier of his company.
Born: at Smithfield, Pennsylvania Home Town: Wayne, Pennsylvania Rees, John
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John Rees, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company M, 361st Infantry Regiment, 91st Division, A.E.F., near Gesnes, France, September 29, 1918. Sergeant Rees fearlessly led his platoon in the face of a murderous fire in an attack on a machine-gun nest, and by his personal example contributed largely to the success of the attack by his platoon.
Born: at Denmark Home Town: Ellensburg, Washington Reese, Harold L.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Harold L. Reese, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 30th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F., near Mezy, France, July 15, 1918. During the unprecedented artillery bombardment preparatory to the great German offensive of July 15, Lieutenant Reese maintained liaison between different signal units by visiting the positions during the bombardment. It seemed utterly impossible for runners to venture through this fire, yet Lieutenant Reese voluntarily led a detail through the barrage and thus established communication, also encouraging his men to greater efforts.
Born: at Centralia, Pennsylvania Home Town: Mahoney City, Pennsylvania Reese, John D.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John D. Reese, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company L, 142d Infantry Regiment, 36th Division, A.E.F., at Roche, France, October 27, 1918. Though he was suffering from illness and had been told to go to the rear, Private Reese for three days remained on duty as a runner, and, when almost exhausted, went forward with his company in attack, voluntarily accompanying a liaison patrol on a dangerous mission.
Born: at Josephine, Texas Home Town: Farwell, Texas Reese, John E.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John E. Reese, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company F, 316th Engineers, 91st Division, A.E.F., at Audenarde, Belgium, November 1, 1918. Sergeant Reese volunteered to accompany an officer and three other soldiers on a reconnaissance patrol of the city of Audenarde. Entering under heavy shell fire, the party reconnoitered the city for seven hours while it was still being patrolled by the enemy, advancing two kilometers in front of our own outposts and beyond those of the enemy.
Born: at Hutchinson, Minnesota Home Town: Butte, Montana Reese, William
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William Reese, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company I, 125th Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., near Romagne, France, October 11, 1918. Private Reese displayed exceptional courage in repeatedly crossing an area swept by machine-gun and shell fire to carry messages to battalion headquarters after other soldiers had been killed or wounded in attempting the same mission.
Born: at Hillsboro, Texas Home Town: San Saba, Texas *Reeve, Charles B.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles B. Reeve, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Division, A.E.F., near St. Etienne, France, October 3 - 9, 1918. After his battalion commander had become a casualty, Lieutenant Reeve assumed command, and showed exceptional dash and skill in attack. When his battalion had been halted by heavy machine-gun fire, he commanded and led a charge through an open field, gaining his objective. It was during this charge that he was killed.
Born: at Plymouth, Indiana Home Town: Plymouth, Indiana Reeves, Dache M.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Dache M. Reeves, First Lieutenant (Air Service), U.S. Army Air Service, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 9th Aero Squadron, U.S. Army Air Service, A.E.F., north of Avocourt (Meuse), France, October 9, 1918. While performing an important aerial mission in his balloon, Lieutenant Reeves was attacked by enemy airplanes. He hung from his basket under fire from enemy machine guns until the balloon burst into flames, when he jumped. He re-ascended as soon as another balloon could be inflated, although the air was strongly patrolled by the enemy. On October 23, near Gesnes (Meuse), he was in the basket with another observer when a circus of fifteen enemy airplanes made an attack from above. He remained in the basket until forced to jump. This officer showed extraordinary heroism be re-ascending as soon as another balloon could be made ready. Two hours later, while engaged in locating enemy batteries from his balloon, he was again attacked and the balloon burst into flames, forcing him to jump once more. In spite of these experiences this officer continued his mission in another balloon.
Born: at Bloomingdale, Georgia Home Town: Atlanta, Georgia Reeves, James H.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James H. Reeves, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 353d Infantry Regiment, 89th Division, A.E.F., near St. Mihiel, France, September 12 - 13,1918. On the opening day of the St. Mihiel offensive. Colonel Reeves placed himself at the head of the assaulting battalion and personally led the advance from the inception of the attack until the fourth objective was reached. He was constantly exposed to artillery, machine-gun and rifle fire, and, by his total disregard for personal danger, furnished an inspiring example to his men. On the following day he rallied a battalion of another regiment, which had become disorganized and was retreating. Under heavy artillery fire he reorganized it and sent it forward again at a critical juncture in the attack.
Born: at Centre, Alabama Home Town: Centre, Alabama Reeves, Roy W.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Roy W. Reeves, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the Ninety-Sixth Company, Sixth 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.
Born: at Ravana, Mississippi Home Town: San Diego, California Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action) *Regan, Gerald V. Citation: The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Gerald V. Regan, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the Sixteenth Company, Fifth 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.
Born: at Duryea, Pennsylvania Home Town: Duryea, Pennsylvania Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action) *Regan, John M. Citation: The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John M. Regan, Second Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 128th Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., near Cierges, France, August 1, 1918. Mortally wounded by enemy fire while leading his platoon, Second Lieutenant Regan remained at the head of his men till he collapsed. He set an example of coolness and fortitude to his command, encouraging them by word and action.
Born: at Silver City, Idaho Home Town: Boise, Idaho Reggiardo, Antonio
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Antonio Reggiardo, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company K, 363d Infantry Regiment, 91st Division, A.E.F., near Waereghem, Belgium, October 31, 1918. Sergeant Reggiardo, then corporal, voluntarily went forward with a squad of men to combat hostile machine-gun nests, which had held up the advance of four companies. After the squad leader had been killed he took command and, directing a heavy fire of automatic rifles and rifle grenades, he drove back the advance German posts and cleared the way for the further progress of his company.
Born: at Martinez, California Home Town: Martinez, California Reich, Louis B.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Louis B. Reich, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 128th Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., near Cierges, France, August 1, 1918. Lieutenant Reich voluntarily went forward and exposed himself in order to draw the enemy machine-gun fire so as to locate their position. He succeeded in ascertaining their positions and while returning to his front line he was hit and severely wounded by a shell fragment; but refusing to be evacuated, he returned to his organization and remained in action throughout the engagement.
Born: at Rome, Wisconsin Home Town: Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin Reid, Allison W.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Allison W. Reid, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company A, 2d Engineers, 2d Division, A.E.F., near Medeah Ferme, France, October 8 - 9, 1918. Engaged as runner, Private Reid constantly carried messages through a sector which was under intense shell and machine-gun fire and infested with sniper fire.
Born: at San Leandro, California Home Town: San Leandro, California Reid, George B.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George B. Reid, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Battery A, 151st Field Artillery, 42d Division, A.E.F., near Suippes, France, July 15, 1918. While acting as gunner, during the firing of a barrage, Corporal Reid was shot through the arm by an enemy machine-gun from an aeroplane, but although serious wounded, he continued to fire his gun throughout the barrage. He was then evacuated in an exhausted condition.
Born: at Minneapolis, Minnesota Home Town: Minneapolis, Minnesota Reid, Joseph W.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Joseph W. Reid, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company I, 116th Infantry Regiment, 29th Division, A.E.F., in Bois- de-la-Grande-Montagne, France, October 15, 1918. When his platoon was held up by machine-gun fire, Corporal Reid fearlessly led them forward and captured machine-guns and prisoners. He later organized and consolidated the position won.
Born: at Rockingham County, Virginia Home Town: Winchester, Virginia Reid, Thomas C.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Thomas C. Reid, Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 38th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F., near Moulin, France, July 15, 1918. During a strong enemy attack on his company sector, Captain Reid fearlessly exposed himself to heavy fire in order to direct the fire of his men. He personally led two counterattacks upon the enemy, breaking up their attack and forcing them to retire. Due to this gallantry, his company, notwithstanding its heavy losses, decisively defeated an enemy grenadier regiment and forced it to retire across the Marne.
Born: at Hatfield, Missouri Home Town: Demopolis, Alabama *Reid, William R.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William R. Reid, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 307th Infantry Regiment, 77th Division, A.E.F., near Chateau-de-Diable, France, August 27, 1918. Lieutenant Reid, while on duty as battalion adjutant, voluntarily led a small patrol into woods held by the enemy to ascertain the source of heavy machine-gun fire which stopped the advance of his battalion. In the performance of this courageous act he was killed by enemy machine-gun fire.
Born: at New York, New York Home Town: New York, New York *Reifin, Abe
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Abe Reifin, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company H, 28th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F., near the Meuse River, France, October 14, 1918. Private Reifin displayed exceptional courage in volunteering and going over open ground through direct artillery and machine-gun fire. Upon returning be again volunteered to pass the same heavy fire in order to. establish liaison between his platoon and company. He lost his life in attempting this hazardous mission.
Born: at Russia Home Town: Cincinnati, Ohio Reilley, Charles R.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles R. Reilley, Sergeant First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company F, 316th Engineers, 91st Division, A.E.F., at Audenarde, Belgium, November 1, and November 10, 1918. On November 1 Sergeant Reilley voluntarily accompanied a patrol into the city of Audenarde, when it was still occupied by the enemy, obtaining important data on destroyed bridges and attacking an enemy patrol three times the number. He also captured a German spy while the latter was attempting to escape. On this same day he forced a sniper to cover, thus saving the life of his captain, who was about to be fired upon. On November 10 he swam the Escaut River, braving the fire of enemy snipers on the opposite bank, and tied a rope to an enemy barrel bridge, thereby making a crossover for the infantry.
Born: at Victor, Colorado Home Town: Jumbo Town, Colorado Reilley, Thomas T.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Thomas T. Reilley, 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, on July 27 to August 1, 1918. Wounded and ordered to the rear, Captain Reilley nevertheless remained with his men in an exposed and dangerous position, which it was necessary to hold, His presence and example held his company fast against continuous fire.
Born: at New York, New York Home Town: New York, New York Reilly, Archibald F.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Archibald F. Reilly, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company C, 165th Infantry Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F., near Landres et St. Georges, France, October 15, 1918. Private Reilly, with one other soldier, went to the aid of a wounded comrade who was lying about 50 yards in advance of our lines, in plain view of enemy gunners and snipers, and carried him through machine-gun and shell fire to a place of safety.
Born: at Morris Park, Long Island, New York Home Town: Richmond Hill, Long Island, New York Reilly, Michael
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Michael Reilly, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company G, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F., near Soissons, France, July 18, 1918. After being wounded Sergeant Reilly remained with his squad and continued to lead it in action until he was again seriously wounded two days later.
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