World War 1 Recipients of the Distinguished Service Cross
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Born: at New York, New York Home Town: New York, New York Rice, Wilfred
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Wilfred Rice, Lieutenant, British Expeditionary Forces, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 2d Battalion, Durham Light Infantry, British Expeditionary Forces, during Ypres-Lys offensive, October 17, 1918. Lieutenant Rice went forward during the advance under a heavy barrage of rifle and machine-gun fire and cut paths in the wire in order to further the advance of his company. Having cut the wire, with two men he rushed a machine-gun position, capturing the gun, and forcing six of the enemy to surrender. This action took place when fighting alongside the American 27th Division.
Born: at England Home Town: England Rice, William M.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William M. Rice, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company E, 115th Infantry Regiment, 29th Division, A.E.F., in Consenvoye Woods, France, October 9, 1918. Seeing a good position in advance of the lines, Corporal Rice took his automatic rifle and crawled through machine-gun fire to this place, where he established an automatic-rifle post and called on his squad to follow him. An enemy counterattack was eventually broken up at this point and the line was thereby advanced to a more advantageous position.
Born: at Principio Furnace, Maryland Home Town: North East, Maryland Richards, Calvin D.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Calvin D. Richards, Second Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 26th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F., near Verdun, France, October 9, 1918. While defending a hill, Lieutenant Richards, with seven machine-gunners, beat off an enemy attack of greatly superior numbers, after a hand-to-hand encounter with pistols and grenades. Although his small force suffered four casualties, he still continued to defend the hill, an important tactical point for his division.
Born: at Morganfield, Kentucky Home Town: Morganfield, Kentucky Richards, Elmer Preston
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Elmer Preston Richards, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company D, 354th Infantry Regiment, 89th Division, A.E.F., near Xammes, France, September 18, 1918. Knowing that, on account of the intense shelling, it would be impossible to supply the men in the front line with rations, Private Richards, in a wounded condition, procured a quantity of rations, and, carrying them to the line through heavy shell fire, personally distributed to each man a portion.
Born: at Windsor, Illinois Home Town: Moundville, Missouri *Richards, James N. C.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James N. C. Richards, Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army, for valorous leadership and extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 26th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F., throughout the attack near Soissons, France, on July 18, 1918. France. Captain Richards was killed while charging enemy machine-guns at the head of his command on July 19.
Born: at Petersburg, Virginia Home Town: Riverton, Virginia *Richards, Samson
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Samson Richards, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company H, 167th Infantry Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F., near Landres-et-St. Georges, France, October 14, 1918. When his platoon had become scattered during an attack and his platoon commander had been killed, Corporal Richards, although himself seriously wounded, reorganized the platoon under heavy shell and machine-gun fire and turned the platoon over to the nest in command ready for the assault before he permitted himself to be evacuated, thereby setting to his associated an example of utter disregard for danger and remarkable coolness and courage in the face of the enemy.
Born: at England Home Town: Sanger, California Richards, Thaddis R.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Thaddis R. Richards, Bugler, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company B, 117th Infantry Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F., near Bellicourt, France, September 29, 1918. During the very thickest of the fighting Bugler Richards, assisted by another soldier, attacked two enemy machine-gun positions, killing the gunners and capturing the guns, thus allowing the further advance of his company.
Born: at Pickens County, Georgia Home Town: Maryville, Tennessee Richards, Walter A
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Walter A Richards, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 326th Infantry Regiment, 82d Division, A.E.F., near St. Juvin, France, October 11, 1918. Leading his platoon in attack, Lieutenant Richards was subjected to fierce and devastating fire of enemy artillery and machine-guns. Although he himself was wounded and 90 per cent of his platoon made casualties, he continued to press forward until he was felled by machine-gun fire after reaching the foremost position of the entire action.
Born: at Washington, D.C. Home Town: Clifton Station, Virginia Richardson, Charles E.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles E. Richardson, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company I, 104th Infantry Regiment, 26th Division, A.E.F., east of Belleau, France, July 21, 1918. Under the leadership of an officer, Private Richardson and Private Joseph R. Huntley charged a machine-gun nest, captured two guns, and killed or captured 12 men.
Born: at Medford, Massachusetts Home Town: Wakefield, Massachusetts Richardson, Charles M.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles M. Richardson, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company C, 112th Infantry Regiment, 28th Division, A.E.F., near Fismette, France, August 9, 1918. Sergeant Richardson volunteered to go out in the open, with a comrade, under hostile machine-gun fire to rescue a wounded soldier. As they were carrying the later to shelter, he was again struck by a machine gun bullet and killed, and the companion also being wounded, was dragged to safety by Sergeant Richardson.
Born: at State Line, Pennsylvania Home Town: Bradford, Pennsylvania Richardson, James M.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James M. Richardson, Second Lieutenant (Air Service), U.S. Army Air Service, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 1st Aero Squadron, U.S. Army Air Service, A.E.F., near Grand Pre, France, October 6, 1918. Second Lieutenant Richardson undertook an infantry contact patrol mission under weather conditions which necessitated flying at an altitude of only 100 meters. Near the front lines machine-guns opened an effective fire on his plane, and he was wounded in the foot, but he continued on the mission until the front lines of the American troops were located and his observer had written out a report for the division commander.
Born: at Memphis, Tennessee Home Town: Nashville, Tennessee Richardson, John B.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John B. Richardson, Major (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 306th Machine-Gun Battalion, 77th Division, A.E.F., near Ville-Savoye, France, August 21, 1918. When the advance on the Tannerio by a company of the 308th Infantry was being held up by a heavy hostile fire, Major Richardson, then commanding the 306th Machine Gun Battalion, which had a platoon of machine guns supporting the attack, seeing that the attacking troops were wavering on account of an inexperienced leader and under a heavy hostile fire, with great gallantry and the utmost disregard of personal danger, took command of the company and led it through heavy artillery and machine-gun fire to its objective, which was captured and later consolidated by a skillful disposition of machine guns under his direction.
Born: at Woodville, Mississippi Home Town: Woodville, Mississippi Richey, William R., Jr.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William R. Richey, Jr., Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 371st Infantry Regiment, 93d Division, A.E.F., near Ardeuil, France, September 29 - 30, 1918. Although badly gassed during the night of September 28, Captain Richey nevertheless remained in command of his company and with utter disregard of personal danger, twice led it in the attack on successive days and was not evacuated until completely exhausted on September 30, 1918.
Born: at Hodges, South Carolina Home Town: Laurens, South Carolina Richford, Albert F.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Albert F. Richford, Wagoner, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Supply Company, 165th Infantry Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F., near Nonsard, France, September 30, 1918. Wagoner Richford was severely wounded by a shell fragment while driving a wagon containing rations and other supplies for his regiment over a heavily shelled road, but, disregarding his wounds, remained in charge of his wagon until the mission had been accomplished.
Born: at Brooklyn, New York Home Town: Brooklyn, New York *Richman, Henry C.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Henry C. Richman, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company M, 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Division, A.E.F., near Vaux, France, July 1 - 2, 1918. Private Richman moved through heavy woods alone under heavy machine-gun fire, flanking dug-outs, from which 12 German prisoners were taken. In the action of July 16 - 19, 1918, near Soissons, France, while showing the same fearless qualities, he was killed.
Born: at Daleville, Indiana Home Town: LaPorte, Indiana Richmond, Charles H.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles H. Richmond, Corporal, 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 Blanc Mont, France, October 5, 1918. With the aid of one other soldier, Corporal Richmond located and captured a machine-gun nest of four guns.
Born: at Charles County, Maryland Home Town: Boston, Massachusetts Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action) Richmond, Clarence L. Citation: The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Clarence L. Richmond, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the Forty-Third Company, Fifth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F., in action near Blanc Mont, France, October 3 - 5, 1918. Private Richmond unhesitatingly went through the heaviest machine-gun and artillery fire dressing and carrying wounded. Disregarding his own safety, he refused to take rest or food while there were wounded needing attention.
Born: at Cleveland, Tennessee Home Town: Cleveland, Tennessee Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action) Richmond, Lloyd Citation: The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Lloyd Richmond, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 139th Ambulance Company, 110th Sanitary Train, 35th Division, A.E.F., near Chaudron Farm, France, September 29, 1918. After the infantry had been withdrawn, Private Richmond voluntarily remained in an advance dressing station with wounded men, whose condition made it impossible to remove them, and worked alone for several hours, caring for these men under heavy shell and machine-gun fire, until he himself was wounded by a bursting shell which killed two of his patients.
Born: at Kansas City, Missouri Home Town: Kansas City, Missouri Rickenbacker, Edward Vernon (First Award) Citation: The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edward Vernon Rickenbacker, Captain (Air Service), U.S. Army Air Service, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 94th Aero Squadron, 1st Pursuit Group, U.S. Army Air Service, A.E.F., near Montsec, France, April 29, 1918. Captain Rickenbacker attacked an enemy Albatross monoplane, and after a vigorous fight in which he followed his foe into German territory, he succeeded in shooting it down near Vigneulles-les-Hatton Chatel.
Born: 10/8/1890 at Columbus, Ohio Home Town: Columbus, Ohio Other Award: Medal of Honor (WWI), SEVEN Total Awards of the Distinguished Service Cross (WWI) Rickenbacker, Edward Vernon (Second Award)
The Distinguished Service Cross (First Oak Leaf Cluster) is presented to Edward Vernon Rickenbacker, Captain (Air Service), U.S. Army Air Service, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 94th Aero Squadron, 1st Pursuit Group, U.S. Army Air Service, A.E.F., over Richecourt, France, on May 17, 1918. Captain Rickenbacker attacked three Albatross enemy planes, shooting one down in the vicinity of Richecourt, France, and forcing the others to retreat over their own lines.
Born: 10/8/1890 at Columbus, Ohio Home Town: Columbus, Ohio Other Award: Medal of Honor (WWI), SEVEN Total Awards of the Distinguished Service Cross (WWI) Rickenbacker, Edward Vernon (Third Award)
The Distinguished Service Cross (Second Oak Leaf Cluster) is presented to Edward Vernon Rickenbacker, Captain (Air Service), U.S. Army Air Service, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 94th Aero Squadron, 1st Pursuit Group, U.S. Army Air Service, A.E.F., over St. Mihiel, France, on May 22, 1918. Captain Rickenbacker attacked three Albatross monoplanes 4,000 meters over St. Mihiel, France. He drove them back into German territory, separated one from the group, and shot it down near Flirey.
Born: 10/8/1890 at Columbus, Ohio Home Town: Columbus, Ohio Other Award: Medal of Honor (WWI), SEVEN Total Awards of the Distinguished Service Cross (WWI) Rickenbacker, Edward Vernon (Fourth Award)
The Distinguished Service Cross (Third Oak Leaf Cluster) is presented to Edward Vernon Rickenbacker, Captain (Air Service), U.S. Army Air Service, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 94th Aero Squadron, 1st Pursuit Group, U.S. Army Air Service, A.E.F., over Boise Rate, France, on May 28, 1918. Captain Rickenbacker sighted a group of two battle planes and four monoplanes, German planes, which he at once attacked vigorously, shooting down one and dispersing the others.
Born: 10/8/1890 at Columbus, Ohio Home Town: Columbus, Ohio Other Award: Medal of Honor (WWI), SEVEN Total Awards of the Distinguished Service Cross (WWI) Rickenbacker, Edward Vernon (Fifth Award)
The Distinguished Service Cross (Fourth Oak Leaf Cluster) is presented to Edward Vernon Rickenbacker, Captain (Air Service), U.S. Army Air Service, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 94th Aero Squadron, 1st Pursuit Group, U.S. Army Air Service, A.E.F., on May 30, 1918, 4,000 meters over Jaulny, France. Captain Rickenbacker attacked a group of five enemy planes. After a violent battle, he shot down one plane and drove the others away.
Born: 10/8/1890 at Columbus, Ohio Home Town: Columbus, Ohio Other Award: Medal of Honor (WWI), SEVEN Total Awards of the Distinguished Service Cross (WWI) Rickenbacker, Edward Vernon (Sixth Award)
The Distinguished Service Cross (Fifth Oak Leaf Cluster) is presented to Edward Vernon Rickenbacker, Captain (Air Service), U.S. Army Air Service, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 94th Aero Squadron, 1st Pursuit Group, U.S. Army Air Service, A.E.F., in the region of Villecy, France, September 14, 1918. Captain Rickenbacker attacked four Fokker enemy planes at an altitude of 3,000 meters. After a sharp and hot action, he succeeded in shooting one down in flames and dispersing the other three.
Born: 10/8/1890 at Columbus, Ohio Home Town: Columbus, Ohio Other Award: Medal of Honor (WWI), SEVEN Total Awards of the Distinguished Service Cross (WWI) Rickenbacker, Edward Vernon (Seventh Award)
The Distinguished Service Cross (Sixth Oak Leaf Cluster) is presented to Edward Vernon Rickenbacker, Captain (Air Service), U.S. Army Air Service, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 94th Aero Squadron, 1st Pursuit Group, U.S. Army Air Service, A.E.F., in the region of Bois-de-Wavrille, France, September 15, 1918. Captain Rickenbacker encountered six enemy planes, who were in the act of attacking four Spads, which were below them. Undeterred by their superior numbers, he unhesitatingly attacked them and succeeded in shooting one down in flames and completely breaking the formation of the others.
Born: 10/8/1890 at Columbus, Ohio Home Town: Columbus, Ohio Other Award: Medal of Honor (WWI), SEVEN Total Awards of the Distinguished Service Cross (WWI) Ricker, Maurice Stanley Citation: The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Maurice Stanley Ricker, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 6th Infantry Regiment, 5th Division, A.E.F., near Brieulles, France, November 4, 1918. In covering the right flank of his company Lieutenant Ricker led his platoon across a pontoon bridge which was broken by artillery fire before the entire command had crossed. Without hesitation he proceeded to lead his men under direct machine-gun and minenwerfer fire, routing a large detachment of the enemy, capturing eight Germans, five machine-guns, and two minenwerfers, and successfully covering the crossing of the remainder of the company.
Born: at Bangor, Maine Home Town: Brookline, Massachusetts Ricket, Harry C.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Harry C. Ricket, Cook, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 166th Infantry Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F., at Chateau-de-la-Foret, near Villers-sur-Fere, France, on July 28 - 29, 1918. Cook Ricket maintained his kitchen during a bombardment so intense as to drive all other kitchens out of the village. When his stove had to be taken to the rear he improvised a fire in the ground and continued his work until ordered to leave. He carried water from a spring, which was repeatedly shelled, when others would not approach it. Unaided, of his own volition, he conducted a first-aid station for wounded and exhausted men at his kitchen. Constantly in extreme personal danger from machine-gun fire from low-flying aero planes and bombardment by high-explosive shells, he devoted himself entirely to the needs of others and made possible the care of several hundred wounded, exhausted, and hungry men.
Born: at Spring Hill, Kansas Home Town: Columbus, Ohio Riddick, Archie
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Archie Riddick, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company F, 120th Infantry Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F., near Vaux Andigny, France, October 19, 1918. When the position of his company had become untenable because of enemy machine-gun and artillery fire, Private Riddick, with another soldier, the sole survivors of a Lewis machine-gun team, covered the retreat of their company. Clinging to their advanced post throughout the day, they took up the advance with the company at dusk that evening.
Born: at Gates County, North Carolina Home Town: Belvaden, North Carolina *Riddle, Lawrence Scott
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Lawrence Scott Riddle, First Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company I, 131st Infantry Regiment, 33d Division, A.E.F., at Bois-de-Chaume, France, October 11, 1918. Sergeant Riddle, with four other soldiers, flanked an enemy machine-gun position, killed three of the crew, and captured one, together with the guns. He was subsequently killed while leading a small group of men in an attack on an enemy machine-gun nest.
Born: at Mattoon, Illinois Home Town: Mattoon, Illinois *Rideout, Percy A.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Percy A. Rideout, First Lieutenant (Chemical Corps), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company D, 1st Gas Regiment, A.E.F., at Cierges, France, October 4, 1918. First Lieutenant Rideout made an extended reconnaissance in advance of the outposts, fearlessly exposed himself to enemy machine-gun fire, and was several times knocked down by exploding shells. The information he secured was valuable to the infantry, giving them knowledge of the exact location of machine-gun nests. During the action this officer directed the laying of the smoke barrage from an exposed position, remaining at his station throughout the operation, in spite of severe shell and machine-gun fire, and continuing to display the highest courage until he was killed by shell fire. Yüklə 3,43 Mb. Dostları ilə paylaş:
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