World War 1 Recipients of the Distinguished Service Cross
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Born: at Storm Lake, Iowa Home Town: Tampa, Florida Williams, Henry M.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Henry M. Williams, First Lieutenant (Field Artillery), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 76th Field Artillery, 3d Division, A.E.F., near Dun-sur-Meuse, France, October 31 - November 11, 1918. In command of a detached piece operating with the infantry of the 5th Division, Lieutenant Williams kept his gun close behind the attacking waves and skillfully accomplished the missions assigned to him. This was the first field piece to cross the Meuse. Putting out of action a battery of German 77-mm, guns, by direct fire, he later turned on the retreating enemy after his own ammunition had been exhausted.
Born: at Kansas City, Kansas Home Town: Eureka, Kansas Williams, Isham R.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Isham R. Williams, Second Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F., near Fossoy, France, July 21, 1918. Lieutenant Williams led a patrol across the Marne River under intense machine-gun fire, and when his boat was sunk, twice swam the river to correct the fire of his covering detachment and to bring his patrol to safety after their mission had been accomplished.
Born: at Spout Springs, North Carolina Home Town: Faison, North Carolina Williams, James R.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James R. Williams, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company E, 120th Infantry Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F., near Mazinghein, France, October 19, 1918. With another soldier Private Williams volunteered and rescued a wounded comrade from an exposed position in front of the line after two other men had lost their lives in attempting to do so.
Born: at Peytonsburg, Kentucky Home Town: Peytonsburg, Kentucky Williams, Jessie V.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Jessie V. Williams, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company F, 167th Infantry Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F., near Haumont, France, September 15, 1918. When the platoon he commanded was enfiladed successively by two machine-gun nests, Sergeant Williams disposed his men so that both nests were captured without casualties. He displayed marked personal heroism in the advance, killing one enemy gunner with the butt of his rifle and bayoneting a second. His display of fearlessness was an example that inspired his men.
Born: at Dadeville, Alabama Home Town: Lanett, Alabama Williams, Joe
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Joe Williams, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company E, 366th Infantry Regiment, 92d Division, A.E.F., near Lesseux, France, September 4, 1918. Private Williams was a member of a combat group which was attacked by 20 of an enemy raiding party advancing under a heavy barrage and using liquid. The sergeant in charge of the group was killed and several others, including Private Williams, were wounded. Nevertheless, this soldier, with three others, fearlessly resisted the enemy until they were driven off.
Born: at Christian Place, Alabama Home Town: Acton, Alabama Williams, John F., Jr.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John F. Williams, Jr., First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 120th Infantry Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F., near Ypres, Belgium, August 2, 1918. First Lieutenant Williams volunteered to destroy an enemy pillbox which had caused many casualties in his battalion. With much skill and daring he led a daylight patrol, under heavy shell and machine-gun fire, rushed the pillbox, killed or wounded the occupants, and accomplished, his mission.
Born: at Charlotte, North Carolina Home Town: Charlotte, North Carolina Williams, John J.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John J. Williams, Second Lieutenant (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. When all the other officers of his company had been killed or wounded, Second Lieutenant Williams promptly took command, led his men through artillery and machine-gun fire, rushed a machine-gun which was blocking his advance, personally killed four members of its crew, gained his objective and held it.
Born: at Lapeer, Michigan Home Town: Berlin, Wisconsin Williams, Julius De Witt
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Julius De Witt Williams, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company L, 107th Infantry Regiment, 27th Division, A.E.F., near Ronssoy, France, September 29, 1918. Corporal Williams displayed great courage and was an excellent example for the men whom he led in the attack on the Hindenburg line. Although wounded in the right hip by a machine-gun bullet, he remained in command of his unit and assisted in the organization of a position for defense. He did not submit to evacuation until the position was secure against counterattack.
Born: at Brooklyn, New York Home Town: Brightwater, New York Williams, Lockwood
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Lockwood Williams, First Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company I, 60th Infantry Regiment, 5th Division, A.E.F., near Clery-le-Petit, France, November 5, 1918. When his company was held up by a machine-gun nest, First Sergeant (then sergeant) Williams, with two soldiers, attacked the nest, killed two gunners and captured eight prisoners. This act made it possible for his company to advance and clear the bridgehead for the crossing. of the brigade.
Born: at Emma, North Carolina Home Town: Asheville, North Carolina Williams, Mack H.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Mack H. Williams, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company M, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Division, A.E.F., near Medeah Ferme, France, October 3, 1918. Wounded in the hip by shell fire while acting as stretcher bearer, Private Williams remained on duty until his company was relieved seven days later.
Born: at Greene County, Mississippi Home Town: Honey, Mississippi Williams, Pontiac J., Jr.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Pontiac J. Williams, Jr., Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company K, 125th Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., at Hill No. 212, near Sergy, northeast of Chateau-Thierry, France, July 31, 1918. Private Williams volunteered to go out in front of our lines and bring in a wounded runner. Although he was shot in the face before he reached the runner, he accomplished his mission.
Born: at Hart, Michigan Home Town: Bay Shore, Michigan Williams, Ray
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Ray Williams, Bugler, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company A, 120th Infantry Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F., near Vaux, France, October 8 - 12, 1918. Throughout this period Bugler Williams, acting as company runner, showed utter disregard for personal safety in carrying messages under fire. October 10, when the advance of his company was checked by enemy machine-gun and direct artillery fire, he carried a message of great importance to battalion headquarters and returned with an answer, through a hail of bullets and shells. He continued to carry messages until he dropped from sheer exhaustion and even then begged to be permitted to resume his duties.
Born: at Iredell County, North Carolina Home Town: Lexington, North Carolina *Williams, Ray T.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Ray T. Williams, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Headquarters Company, 4th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F., near Grand Ballois Farm, France, July 15, 1918. After several of his comrades had been killed or wounded while attempting to repair telephone lines, Private Williams went out and performed the mission under heavy gas and shell bombardment.
Born: at Humphreys, Missouri Home Town: Humphreys, Missouri Williams, Walter
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Walter Williams, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Battery B, 18th Field Artillery, 3d Division, A.E.F., near Le Donjon Farm, France, July 15 - 17, 1918. Despite severe injuries, Corporal Williams remained at his post through a terrific shelling, firing his piece and directing his squad for two days before allowing himself to be evacuated.
Born: at Memphis, Tennessee Home Town: Memphis, Tennessee *Williams, Wilfred
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Wilfred Williams, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company K, 109th Infantry Regiment, 28th Division, A.E.F., near Montblainville, France, September 28, 1918. As point of patrol sent out to locate and destroy an enemy machine-gun nest, Private Williams exposed himself fearlessly to draw the enemy fire, which instantly killed him. Through his sacrifice and inspired by his bravery, his companions rushed and captured the enemy emplacement.
Born: at Bayou Perot, Louisiana Home Town: Bayou Perout, Louisiana Williams, Will J.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Will J. Williams, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company E, 131st Infantry Regiment, 33d Division, A.E.F., near Chipilly Ridge, France, August 8, 1918. Although seriously wounded, Private Williams remained on duty, carrying messages across zones swept by heavy fire. He showed marked heroism, his example being an inspiration to those serving with him.
Born: at Urbana, Illinois Home Town: Urbana, Illinois Williams, William C.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William C. Williams, Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 109th Infantry Regiment, 26th Division, A.E.F., near Monthurel, France, July 15, 1918, Early in the fighting Captain Williams was wounded three times, but in spite of suffering and loss of blood he refused to leave his men until his battalion was relieved three days later.
Born: at Jonesville, Virginia Home Town: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Williamson, Alfred
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Alfred Williamson, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Medical Detachment, 370th Infantry Regiment (Attached), 93d Division, A.E.F., near Beaume, France, November 8, 1918. Private Williamson was assigned to duty at the first-aid station, but volunteered to accompany the attacking lines to more expeditiously attend to the wounded. During the advance he constantly exposed himself to the enemy and under heavy fire to render first aid.
Born: at Hot Springs, Arkansas Home Town: Chicago, Illinois Williamson, Harry A.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Harry A. Williamson, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company C, 6th Infantry Regiment, 5th Division, A.E.F., at Romagne, France, October 14, 1918. While advancing with his platoon, Sergeant Williamson located the position of an enemy machine-gun. Without assistance he attacked the gun and successfully accomplished the capture of both gun and crew.
Born: at Kell, Illinois Home Town: Vandevoort, Arkansas Williamson, Philip H.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Philip H. Williamson, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 1st Antiaircraft Machine-Gun Battalion, A.E.F., near Thiaucourt, France, September 10 - 26, 1918. First Lieutenant Williamson displayed extreme coolness and courage while conducting the advance of his company in the sector near Thiaucourt. He visited daily, under heavy shell fire, his gun positions and made daily reconnaissances of the lines. When wounded, he refused to be taken to the hospital until he had superintended the removal of his men to a place of safety.
Born: at Baltimore, Maryland Home Town: Baltimore, Maryland Williamson, William H.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William H. Williamson, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company M, 108th Infantry Regiment, 27th Division, A.E.F., near Ronssoy, France, September 29, 1918. Sergeant Williamson, in charge of a combat patrol successfully accomplished his mission under heavy shell and machine-gun fire, after three-fourths of his patrol had been killed or wounded. In the same engagement, he successfully reorganized his company, after all the officers were killed or wounded, and led it in effective combat.
Born: at Auburn, New York Home Town: Auburn, New York *Willis, Edward
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edward Willis, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 170th Infantry Regiment, 27th Division, A.E.F., near Ronssoy, France, September 29, 1918. Lieutenant Willis displayed remarkable gallantry in leading his platoon of machine-guns for more than 2,000 yards under terrific machine-gun fire. Even after being mortally wounded and unable to advance further, he continued to urge his men on.
Born: at Middle Granville, New York Home Town: Summit, New Jersey Willis, Edward S.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edward S. Willis, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company A, 15th Machine-Gun Battalion, 5th Division, A.E.F., near Vieville-en-Haye, in the St. Mihiel salient, France, September 12, 1918. Sergeant Willis displayed great courage, determination, and devotion to duty leading his section forward to its objective, inspiring his men by his coolness under fire. While consolidating his objective he was severely wounded by shrapnel, but remained in command of his section until overcome by weakness and sent to the rear. His example was an inspiration to every soldier of his command.
Born: at Espanola, New Mexico Home Town: Durango, Colorado *Willis, Paul
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Paul Willis, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company K, 141st Infantry Regiment, 36th Division, A.E.F., near St. Etienne, France, October 8, 1918. Upon the death of his platoon commander, Sergeant Willis took command of the platoon and led his men in an attack against the enemy. Although wounded several times, he continued to lead his men until killed by machine-gun fire.
Born: at Tunnel Hill, Georgia Home Town: China Springs, Texas Willmot, William H.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William H. Willmot, Gunnery Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the Forty-Seventh Company, Fifth 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.
Born: at Milan, Michigan Home Town: Ypsilanti, Michigan Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action) Willoughby, Jesse C. Citation: The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Jesse C. Willoughby, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company K, 18th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F., near Exermont, France, October 4, 1918. His company commander being incapacitated on the morning of October 4, 1918, Sergeant Willoughby assumed command of the company, reorganized it under heavy fire, and led it forward in the attack. The company participated in attack and capture of Hill 240 on that date. The noncommissioned officer held the command in the position gained until he was relieved on October 11, 1918.
Born: at Claiborne County, Tennessee Home Town: La Follette, Tennessee *Wills, John H.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John H. Wills, Major (Corps of Engineers), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 1st Engineers, 1st Division, A.E.F., at Berzy-le-Sec, France, July 21, 1918. As Adjutant of his brigade, Major Wills repeatedly displayed great bravery, making trips among troops under violent fire, and by his courage and initiative contributed materially to the success of the engagement.
Born: at Auburn, Alabama Home Town: Auburn, Alabama *Wilson, Carlisle R.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Carlisle R. Wilson, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 139th Infantry Regiment, 35th Division, A.E.F., near Montblainville, France, September 27, 1918. In order to establish and maintain liaison with the adjacent division, Lieutenant Wilson, although wounded, led his men along the valley of the Aire River and across a bridge through the heaviest kind of artillery and machine-gun fire. He died soon after this exploit from the wounds received.
Born: at Bethany, Missouri Home Town: Bethany, Missouri Wilson, Casel
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Casel Wilson, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company G, 28th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F., near Soissons, France, July 18, 1918. In order to stop artillery fire which was causing heavy losses in our ranks Private Wilson, with another soldier, rushed 300 yards to the front, attacked a machine-gun strong point and a 77-mm. artillery gun, captured the position and the gun, killed two, and captured 13 of the enemy.
Born: at Harrisville, West Virginia Home Town: Chillicothe, Ohio Wilson, Earle W.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Earle W. Wilson, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company M, 168th Infantry Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F., near Sergy, France, July 28, 1918. Showing great personal bravery and contempt of danger at all times during the attack on Hill 212, Sergeant Wilson maneuvered his platoon so skillfully as to capture a machine-gun position with four of its occupants, after which he operated the two enemy guns thus taken against the retreating Germans.
Born: at Red Oak, Iowa Home Town: Red Oak, Iowa Wilson, Fred T.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Fred T. Wilson, Second Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F., near Soissons, France, July 18, 1918. Wounded early in the engagement, Lieutenant Wilson refused to be evacuated and remained with his platoon throughout the day's fighting, until the objective was reached. Although he was suffering acute pain from his wounds, he personally attacked several machine-gun nests and aided other wounded men.
Born: at Mamaroneck, New York Home Town: Mamaroneck, New York Wilson, Guy M.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Guy M. Wilson, Major (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 125th Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., while commanding the leading battalion in the successful advance from Courmont to Mont St. Martin, France, from July 31 to August 5, 1918. including the forced crossing of the Ourcq River and several engagements, and especially at Les Jamblet, where he personally led the successful charge of his battalion.
Born: at Genesee County, Michigan Home Town: Detroit, Michigan Wilson, Harvey W.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Harvey W. Wilson, Second Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 372d Infantry Regiment, 93d Division, A.E.F., near Bussy Farm, France, September 28 - 29, 1918. After being hit by a shell splinter Second Lieutenant Wilson continued to lead his platoon against the enemy position until he was again hit by another shell fragment and had to be carried from the field. His example of devotion to duty and his courage inspired the men of the platoon to continue the attack successfully. Yüklə 3,43 Mb. Dostları ilə paylaş:
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