World War 1 Recipients of the Distinguished Service Cross
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Woodsmall, William
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William Woodsmall, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company A, 131st Infantry Regiment, 33d Division, A.E.F., near Consenvoye, France, October 10, 1918. Corporal Woodsmall left our lines on his own initiative, and advancing alone against a German machine-gun nest, killed the crew and brought back their machine-gun. He showed marked coolness and bravery, with utter disregard for the heavy fire to which he was subjected.
Born: at Little Rock, Arkansas Home Town: Little Rock, Arkansas Woodville, Joseph P.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Joseph P. Woodville, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company B, 112th Machine-Gun Battalion, 29th Division, A.E.F., in the Bois-de-Consenvoye, France, October 15, 1918. Private Woodville remained at his gun until the position was destroyed, the other gun sentry killed, and he himself wounded. He refused first aid until the bombardment had lifted and kept up the morale of the other members of his section by his heroism and cheerfulness.
Born: at Fincastle, Virginia Home Town: Norfolk, Virginia Woodward, Dudley W.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Dudley W. Woodward, Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Division, A.E.F., near Soissons, France, July 18, 1918. Advancing with his company in the face of withering machine-gun fire, Captain Woodward attacked a nest of ten machine-guns and a battery of field guns, which were holding up the attack. In spite of the additional hazard of heavy enfilading fire from enemy artillery on the left, he succeeded with his mission. On another occasion he broke up an enemy counterattack formation by placing an automatic rifle team in an exposed position and disorganized the enemy with a harassing fire.
Born: at New Amsterdam, Indiana Home Town: New Amsterdam, Indiana Woodward, Frederick A.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Frederick A. Woodward, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Battery E, 42d Field Artillery, Coast Artillery Corps, near Suippes, Marne, France, July 14 - 15, 1918. Private Woodward, acting as runner during an engagement, kept up his work throughout the bombardment. On the trip he was wounded by a bursting shell, but succeeded in carrying a very important message to his battery commander.
Born: at Elizabeth, New Jersey Home Town: Elizabeth, New Jersey *Woodward, Richard Fuller
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Richard Fuller Woodward, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 319th Infantry Regiment, 80th Division, A.E.F., near Cunel, France, October 9, 1918. Disregarding his intense suffering from wounds, Lieutenant Woodward continued to lead and encourage his men until killed by another rain of machine-gun bullets.
Born: at Suffolk, Virginia Home Town: Richmond, Long Island, New York Wooldridge, Jesse Walton
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Jesse Walton Wooldridge, Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 38th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F., east of Chateau-Thierry, France on July 15, 1918. With rare courage and conspicuous gallantry Captain Wooldridge led a counterattack against an enemy of five times his own numbers. 189 men entered this counterattack and 51 emerged untouched. More than 1,000 of the enemy were killed, wounded, or taken prisoners.
Born: at Hopkinsville, Kentucky Home Town: San Francisco, California Woolfe, Irving
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Irving Woolfe, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company I, 308th Infantry Regiment, 77th Division, A.E.F., near Revillon, France, September 10, 1918. Volunteering to serve on a patrol for the purpose of capturing prisoners, Private Woolfe crawled forward to a sentry post 25 yards from the enemy lines. Overpowering two sentries, he started back under a heavy barrage of rifle grenades and rifle fire, and, ignoring his great danger, he successfully delivered his prisoners to the battalion commander.
Born: at Hartford, Connecticut Home Town: Hartford, Connecticut Woolshlager, John F.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John F. Woolshlager, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 312th Infantry Regiment, 78th Division, A.E.F., northwest of Grand Pre, France, October 18, 1918. In the attack of the morning of October 18 Lieutenant Woolshlager was severely wounded, both legs being broken. He nevertheless retained command of his platoon and that of an adjoining platoon. Throughout the day, exposed to heavy machine-gun and artillery fire, he encouraged and directed his men. Due to his efforts the position, gained at great cost, was held against enemy attacks.
Born: at Beaver Falls, New York Home Town: Castorland, New York *Woomer, Elmer E.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Elmer E. Woomer, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company M, 111th Infantry Regiment, 28th Division, A.E.F., near Le Chene Tondu, France, October 2, 1918. Leading a patrol to locate hidden machine-gun nests, Sergeant Woomer placed his men in advantageous positions and advanced alone to draw fire from the enemy strongholds. In the execution of his mission he was killed, but his heroic action saved the lives of many in the advance that followed.
Born: at Meyerstown, Pennsylvania Home Town: Meyerstown, Pennsylvania Word, William E.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William E. Word, First Lieutenant (Field Artillery), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 151st Field Artillery, 42d Division, A.E.F., during the action near Pexonne, France, on March 5, 1918. First Lieutenant Word displayed unusual presence of mind and initiative by the effective manner in which he assisted in directing the operations of Battery C, 151st Field Artillery, when it was under particularly heavy bombardment.
Born: at Richmond, Virginia Home Town: Richmond, Virginia Worden, Robert L.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Robert L. Worden, Wagoner, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 21st Ambulance Company, 4th Sanitary Train, 4th Division, A.E.F., at Ville-Savoye, France, August 7, 1918. While driving an ambulance through the town Wagoner Worden heard cries for help. Voluntarily arid under heavy shell and machine-gun fire, he climbed a tower in which he found two officers and a corporal severely wounded. He rendered first aid and assisted in carrying the wounded men to a place of safety.
Born: at Wellington, Kansas Home Town: Wichita, Kansas Wornek, Ernest
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Ernest Wornek, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company G, 308th Infantry Regiment, 77th Division, A.E.F., near Moulin-de-Charlevaux, France, October 3, 1918. Facing heavy machine-gun and rifle fire, Private Wornek went out alone and rescued a soldier who had been wounded in advance of our lines while on a patrol.
Born: at Pocatello, Idaho Home Town: Mackay, Idaho Worrell, John M.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John M. Worrell, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the Ninety-Seventh Company, Sixth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F., in action at Bouresches, France, on June 6, 1918. Private Worrell voluntarily obtained permission to leave shelter and fearlessly went into heavy fire in order to rescue wounded from a field, then under artillery and machine-gun bombardment, continuing his heroic work until he was himself wounded.
Born: at Sweet Water, Alabama Home Town: Colorado, Texas Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action) *Worsham, Elijah W. Citation: The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Elijah W. Worsham, Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 362d Infantry Regiment, 91st Division, A.E.F., near Gesnes, France, September 26, 1918. In command of the machine-gun company, Captain Worsham personally led his men forward, reconnoitering and establishing a line for machine-gun emplacements under terrific artillery and machine-gun fire. His fearless and aggressive leadership was of the utmost assistance in the capture of Gesnes. In exposing himself to hostile fire, in order to observe the fire effect of his guns, he was killed.
Born: at Evansville, Indiana Home Town: Seattle, Washington Worthen, George T.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George T. Worthen, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 139th Infantry Regiment, 35th Division, A.E.F., near Varennes, France, September 26, 1918. Arming himself with a rifle, Lieutenant Worthen personally led an attack on a hostile machine-gun nest which was holding up the advance, capturing the position and killing or capturing the entire enemy unit, including two officers.
Born: at Ottumwa, Iowa Home Town: St. Joseph, Missouri Worthen, William A.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William A. Worthen, Mechanic, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company M, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Division, A.E.F., near Tuilerie Farm, France, October 3, 1918, and at Mouzon, France, November 7, 1918. On October 3 Mechanic Worthen was assigned to duty as a runner after he had requested to go into action with his company instead of remaining in the rear. He showed exceptional bravery while carrying messages through heavy machine-gun and artillery fire, and on November 7 he maintained communication with battalion headquarters when the enemy were endeavoring to cut off his company by machine-gun and shell fire.
Born: at Milan, Alabama Home Town: Sunset, Texas *Worthington, Henry H.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Henry H. Worthington, Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Division, A.E.F., at Maisey, France, April 12 - 13, 1918. When the enemy launched a powerful raid after a terrific bombardment for five hours, Captain Worthington gathered his men into effective combat groups and, although greatly outnumbered, drove the enemy from the trenches, inflicting heavy casualties on them. Although severely wounded by a grenade early in the action, he continued to direct his company throughout the night and until the enemy was driven out and his evacuation became necessary through weakness.
Born: at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Home Town: Trenton, New Jersey Worthington, Richard
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Richard Worthington, Corporal, 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. Knowing that the enemy had captured a wounded member of his company, Corporal Worthington, with two others, advanced across dangerous ground to a barn, where they routed the enemy captors and carried back their comrade to safety.
Born: at Mammoth Spring, Arkansas Home Town: Swifton, Arkansas Worthy, Elmer T.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Elmer T. Worthy, First Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company M, 362d Infantry Regiment, 91st Division, A.E.F., near Gesnes, France, September 29, 1918. During the attack on Gesnes, Sergeant Worthy took charge of 15 soldiers who had become separated from their organization and organized them into a combat group. Continuing forward in the face of shell and machine-gun fire, he led his party in an attack on three machine-guns that were holding up the advance of the American troops and effectively silenced them. The fearless leadership displayed in this act furnished an inspiration to all who witnessed it.
Born: at Franklin County, Arkansas Home Town: Santa Ana, California *Wozniak, Anthony
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Anthony Wozniak, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company B, 5th Machine-Gun Battalion, 2d Division, A.E.F., near Somme-Py, France, October 3, 1918. While going over the top with his company, Private Wozniak was wounded in the foot. Immediately afterwards he rejoined his squad and remained in action for 60 hours, until again severely wounded.
Born: at Cleveland, Ohio Home Town: Cleveland, Ohio Wren, Edward R.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edward R. Wren, Second Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 167th Infantry Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F., near Haumont, France, September 22, 1918. After clearing the village of Haumont, Lieutenant Wren learned that a soldier of his command was lying either killed or wounded in the town. Disregarding the grave danger of perilous machine-gun fire, he returned into the town and, taking the dead body of the soldier, carried it several hundred yards in an endeavor to get back to our lines.
Born: at Talladega, Alabama Home Town: Talladega, Alabama Wright, Burdette S.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Burdette S. Wright, First Lieutenant (Air Service), U.S. Army Air Service, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 12th Aero Squadron, U.S. Army Air Service, A.E.F., in the vicinity of Boureuilles, France, September 26, 1918. Lieutenant Wright and First Lieutenant Robert C. Paradise, pilot, were assigned the duty of locating the American front lines during the first two hours of the Argonne offensive. Unable to locate the line at the usual altitude maintained at such a time, he flew down to the dangerous altitude of 50 meters, secured the important information sought and discovered our lines held up by a strongly held nest of enemy machine guns. Noting the exact location of the nest upon his map he flew back to division headquarters and reported the exact location of our liens, as well as that of the enemy machine-gun nest. With his plane riddled by enemy bullets, one control shot away, he returned to the lines, discovered the enemy nests had not been destroyed and that they were inflicting heavy casualties upon our troops. In the face of concentrated enemy fire and attacked by four enemy planes, he went down, his plane barely skimming the tree tops, and deliberately fired over 400 rounds into the enemy nests, thus causing the enemy gunners to abandon their guns and positions and enabling the troops of his division to resume their advance. Again gaining altitude he discovered and destroyed by his fire an enemy signal station, signaling unmolested, 2 kilometers north of the lines. This act was performed at an altitude of 50 meters amid a storm of protection fire from enemy antiaircraft guns.
Born: at New Albany, Indiana Home Town: New Albany, Indiana Wright, Chester E. (First Award) Citation: The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Chester E. Wright, First Lieutenant (Air Service), U.S. Army Air Service, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 93d Aero Squadron, 3d Pursuit Group, U.S. Army Air Service, A.E.F., near Beffu, France, October 10, 1918. Lieutenant Wright attacked an enemy observation balloon protected by four enemy planes and, despite numerical superiority, he forced the planes to withdraw and destroyed the enemy balloon.
Born: 9/1/1897 at Readville, Massachusetts Home Town: Brookline, Massachusetts Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross w/OLC (WWI) Wright, Chester E. (Second Award)
The Distinguished Service Cross (First Oak Leaf Cluster) is presented to Chester E. Wright, First Lieutenant (Air Service), U.S. Army Air Service, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 93d Aero Squadron, 3d Pursuit Group, U.S. Army Air Service, A.E.F., near Bantheville, France, October 23, 1918. Lieutenant Wright, accompanied by one other machine, attacked and sent down in flames an enemy plane (Fokker type), that was attacking an allied plane. He was in turn attacked by three enemy planes. His companion was forced to withdraw on account of motor trouble. Lieutenant Wright continued the combat and succeeded in bringing down one of the enemy planes and forced the remaining two into their own territory.
Born: 9/1/1897 at Readville, Massachusetts Home Town: Brookline, Massachusetts Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (WWI) Wright, Clarence L. Citation: The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Clarence L. Wright, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Battery C, 124th Field Artillery, 33d Division, A.E.F., at Romagne, France, November 1, 1918. After three members of his gun crew had been wounded, during heavy enemy shell fire, Sergeant Wright alone continued to keep his piece in action for 15 minutes until assistance reached him. He was wounded in action shortly afterward.
Born: at Peoria, Illinois Home Town: Peoria, Illinois Wright, Clarence S.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Clarence S. Wright, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company L, 117th Infantry Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F., near Ponchaux, France, October 7, 1918. Accompanying an officer, Corporal Wright aided him in putting two enemy machine-guns out of action. He then carried the information which they secured through a heavy machine-gun barrage to battalion headquarters. Later, when his platoon commander had been wounded, Corporal Wright took command and led the platoon until he was himself wounded.
Born: at Knoxville, Tennessee Home Town: Knoxville, Tennessee Wright, Dewey Edward
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Dewey Edward Wright, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company K, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F., near Soissons, France, July 19, 1918. In the advance Private Wright and two comrades were cut off from the rest of the company by the enemy. He resisted stoutly until he fell with a rifle-shot wound through both legs and was taken prisoner. Two days later, during the advance of our troops, he assisted in the capture of all the enemy in a dugout by calling to the troops and disclosing his position.
Born: at Ewing, Nebraska Home Town: Ewing, Nebraska Wright, Earl
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Earl Wright, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company I, 139th Infantry Regiment, 35th Division, A.E.F., near Charpentry, France, September 27 - 28, 1918. After being wounded in the knee, Corporal Wright refused to be evacuated, but remained at his post for nearly 24 hours until his wounds became so serious that he was ordered to the dressing station. His example of bravery and fortitude was an inspiration to his comrades.
Born: at Bucklin, Missouri Home Town: Bucklin, Missouri Wright, Earl V.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Earl V. Wright, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company K, 356th Infantry Regiment, 89th Division, A.E.F., at Pouilly, France, November 10 - 11, 1918. Accompanying Second Lieutenant Charles R. Hangar, Private Wright made three trips through heavy shell fire to locate three companies which had become lost in the dense fog during the crossing of the Meuse River, and guided them to the river crossing.
Born: at Cross Timbers, Missouri Home Town: Cross Timbers, Missouri *Wright, Ernest N.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Ernest N. Wright, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company C, 344th Tank Battalion, Tank Corps, A.E.F., near Nonsard, France, September 12, and near Varennes, France, September 27, 1918. Entering the town of Nonsard during an extremely heavy barrage, Corporal Wright put out of action an enemy machine-gun which was impeding the progress of our troops into the town. On September 27, accompanied by another tank, Corporal Wright advanced far ahead of the infantry and put to flight several enemy machine-gunners. A counterattack by the enemy damaged his tank slightly, which forced him to withdraw to a supposed place of safety for repairs. Discovering his tank, the enemy shelled it, when both he and his companion were wounded, and taken to the rear for treatment. He returned to his tank voluntarily and rendered most valiant service until killed October 3.
Born: at Germantown, Pennsylvania Home Town: Amador City, California Wright, Fabian W.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Fabian W. Wright, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Headquarters Company, 30th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F., near Crezancy, France, July 15, 1918. Under constant high-explosive and shrapnel fire, Sergeant Wright remained exposed for 19 hours, observing the movements of the enemy, obtaining information of the most value.
Born: at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Home Town: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Wright, George L.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George L. Wright, Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 315th Infantry Regiment, 79th Division, A.E.F., near Malancourt, France, September 28, 1918, and November 6, 1918. On September 28, in order to save his men, Captain Wright crossed a clearing, under heavy machine-gun fire, to secure information of the troops on his flank. On November 6, he set a splendid example to his men, under heavy shell fire, by going from shell hole to shell hole, encouraging them and directing them to safe places.
Born: at Norristown, Pennsylvania Home Town: Norristown, Pennsylvania Wright, Joe D.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Joe D. Wright, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company L, 117th Infantry Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F., near Ponchaux, France, October 7, 1918. Corporal Wright went through heavy artillery and machine-gun fire, taking forward an automatic rifle to the front line to replace one which had become unserviceable after seeing several other soldiers killed or wounded in a similar attempt.
Born: at Jefferson City, Missouri Home Town: Lenoir City, Tennessee Wright, John W.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John W. Wright, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company I, 4th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F., near Nesles, France, July 15, 1918. After he had been severely wounded, Sergeant Wright remained on duty through a heavy shell and gas bombardment, rendering valuable assistance to his platoon commander.
Born: at Roanoke County, Virginia Home Town: Canebrake, West Virginia Wrobbel, John
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John Wrobbel, Cook, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Supply Company, 166th Infantry Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F., in the Champagne Sector, France, July 15 - 18, 1918. During the heaviest bombardment Cook Wrobbel regularly supplied hot meals to his men. On July 16 his kitchen was almost demolished by shell bursts and a large number of rations destroyed, but he remained at his post after all assistants had sought places of safety.
Born: at Germany Home Town: Columbus, Ohio Wyatt, Edward H.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edward H. Wyatt, Second Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 102d Machine-Gun Battalion, 26th Division, A.E.F., at Wadonville, France, September 25, 1918. Wounded while conducting his platoon into position to lay a barrage for a raid, Lieutenant Wyatt showed complete disregard for his own safety by remaining on duty for more than an hour under heavy machine-gun and shell fire, directing the location and adjustment of his guns. After his wounds were dressed he returned to his platoon and remained with it until it was relieved.
Born: at Hull, Iowa Home Town: Rudyard, Michigan Wyatt, Frederick L.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Frederick L. Wyatt, Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 167th Infantry Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F., at the Ourcq River, near Sergy, France, July 28, 1918. Captain Wyatt led his company across the Ourcq River under heavy enemy artillery and machine-gun fire, and upon reaching the opposite side of the river attacked the enemy and although severely wounded he continued to lead his company to the enemy's position. Before reaching his objective Captain Wyatt personally organized and led a squad of his company forward and captured a machine-gun nest which was holding up the advance. His devotion to duty was a great inspiration to his men as he remained in command until his objective was reached, when due to his severe wounds he fell unconscious and was forced to be evacuated.
Born: at Poplar Bluff, Missouri Home Town: Gadsden, Alabama Wyatt, Lindon
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Lindon Wyatt, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company B, 4th Machine-Gun Battalion, 2d Division, A.E.F., near Medeah Ferme, France, October 8, 1918. Corporal Wyatt remained on duty after being wounded while leading his squad into action, Under heavy artillery and machine-gun fire, he directed the advance of the gun upon an enemy pillbox in the open at close range, displaying notable coolness and bravery until he was again severely wounded by shell fire.
Born: at Elkatawa, Kentucky Home Town: Elkatawa, Kentucky Wygal, Lawrence A.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Lawrence A. Wygal, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Medical Detachment, 64th Infantry Regiment (Attached), 7th Division, A.E.F., near Rembercourt, France, November 1, 1918. Private Wygal went forward to the aid of a wounded comrade, who was lying about 125 feet in front of the enemy's firing line. Under direct fire of rifles, machine-guns, and artillery, he applied first aid and took the man back into our trenches to a place of safety.
Born: at Northfork, West Virginia Home Town: Honaker, Virginia Wygast, Gregory
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Gregory Wygast, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company C, 15th Machine-Gun Battalion, 5th Division, A.E.F., near Vieville-en-Haye, France, September 13, 1918. Although severely wounded, Private Wygast made five trips through an unusually heavy barrage of machine-gun and shell fire, bringing up ammunition for his squad, relieving their perilous position. Finding his squad leader killed when he returned the fifth time, he took charge of the squad and directed their fire with good effect until completely overcome.
Born: at Poland Home Town: Toledo, Ohio Wyke, Godfred N.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Godfred N. Wyke, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 111th Infantry Regiment, 28th Division, A.E.F., at Fismes and Fismette, France, August 10, - 12, 1918. For three days Lieutenant Wyke voluntarily acted as runner after three of the five runners of his company had been killed and two had been wounded. He made numerous trips by day and night through exposed areas under fire, and thus successfully maintained liaison.
Born: at Sakets Harbor, New York Home Town: Corapolis, Pennsylvania Wylder, Cecil O.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Cecil O. Wylder, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Headquarters Company, 102d Infantry Regiment, 26th Division, A.E.F., at Marcheville, France, September 26, 1918. Private Wilder volunteered to go through a violent bombardment to repair telephone lines and thereby succeeding in establishing communication with regimental headquarters in time to call for a barrage at a critical junction.
Born: at Spirit Lake, Iowa Home Town: Spokane, Washington Wyly, Lawrence T.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Lawrence T. Wyly, First Lieutenant (Air Service), U.S. Army Air Service, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 148th Aero Squadron, 4th Pursuit Group, U.S. Army Air Service, A.E.F., near Chaulnes, France, August 15, 1918. Acting as flight leader of five airplanes Lieutenant Wyly observed 15 or 20 enemy planes attacking a small number of allied planes. Lieutenant Wyly rushed to the assistance of the allied airmen and repeatedly attacked superior numbers of enemy planes. His machine was riddled by enemy fire and his gas tank perforated. Despite this fact, he continued to fight until his plane was shot down close behind our lines, but before landing had succeeded in scattering and driving off the enemy planes. On September 17, northwest of Cambrai, he boldly attacked five enemy planes, shooting down one of the enemy. On October 21 he volunteered to attack the enemy airdrome near Famors, outside of Valenciennes, many miles behind the enemy lines, despite the fog and mist on that day. In company with another pilot of the squadron he reached his destination to find the airdrome had the night before been evacuated. They continued on to Valenciennes, discovered an enemy transport column two miles in length. In spite of enemy machine-gun fire and almost impossible flying conditions, the column was attacked and great damage inflicted upon it. His machine badly crippled, he returned to his airdrome with extremely valuable information.
Born: at Cardington, Ohio Home Town: Duluth, Minnesota Wynn, Thomas
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Thomas Wynn, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for repeated acts of extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company H, 307th Infantry Regiment, 77th Division, A.E.F., in the Argonne Forest, France, October 3 and 6, 1918. Sergeant Wynn advanced alone to within 20 yards of the enemy lines under heavy machine-gun fire, after ordering the members of his platoon to take coyer, and cut openings in the enemy's barbed wire. He then led his platoon in an. attack on the hostile trenches, in conjunction with another company, and captured 15 prisoners. Three days later, this soldier again displayed exceptional courage, when attempts were being made to relieve a battalion of his regiment which had been cut off by the enemy, in leading the first wave of his platoon in the attack, securing a foothold on the top of a hill, and holding it all night. Next morning he renewed the attack, despite the fact that he had been wounded.
Born: at Ireland Home Town: Brooklyn, New York Yabovitz, Benjamin
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Benjamin Yabovitz, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company B, 101st Infantry Regiment, 26th Division, A.E.F., near St. Remy, France, September 12, 1918. While carrying a message through an advance trench, Private Yabovitz was attacked by 14 of the enemy. After receiving two bayonet wounds, this soldier succeeded in killing three of the enemy and capturing the other 11, whom he brought to the rear.
Born: at Russia Home Town: Chelsea, Massachusetts Yaeger, Louis
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Louis Yaeger, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company D, 321st Machine-Gun Battalion, 82d Division, A.E.F., near Pont-a-Mousson, France, September 12, 1918. Private Yaeger, with his brother, Corporal Roy Yaeger, remained at an advanced position in the face of heavy machine-gun and rifle fire from the enemy and, by effective use of their machine-gun and pistols, covered the withdrawal of the infantry, inflicting serious losses on the enemy and refusing to retire until they were ordered to do so.
Born: at Cotulla, Texas Home Town: San Diego, Texas Yaeger, Roy
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Roy Yaeger, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company D, 321st Machine-Gun Battalion, 82d Division, A.E.F., near Pont-a-Mousson, France, September 12, 1918. Corporal Yaeger, with his brother, Private Louis Yaeger, remained at an advanced position in the face of heavy machine-gun fire and rifle fire from the enemy, and, by effective use of their machine-gun and pistols, covered the withdrawal of the infantry, inflicting serious losses on the enemy and refusing to retire until ordered to do so.
Born: at Cotulla, Texas Home Town: Hebbronville, Texas Yagle, Harry A.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Harry A. Yagle, Second Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company A, 132d Infantry Regiment, 33d Division, A.E.F., at Hamel, Belgium, July 4, 1918. While digging in at his final objective Second Lieutenant Yagle came under fire from a hostile machine-gun in a sunken road 200 yards to the right front. With Sergeant Koijane and two Australian soldiers, he rushed the position and captured the gun and eight prisoners.
Born: at Dundee, Illinois Home Town: Woodstock, Illinois *Yamin, Aaron
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Aaron Yamin, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company B, 306th Infantry Regiment, 77th Division, A.E.F., in the forest of Argonne, France, September 27, 1918. Corporal Yamin displayed exceptional bravery by volunteering to cut a strip of enemy barbed-wire to make an opening for his company, which was, at that time, under heavy fire from artillery and machine-guns. In performing this mission this soldier received wounds from which he afterwards died.
Born: at Russia Home Town: New York, New York Yanchulis, Martin
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Martin Yanchulis, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company I, 30th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F., near Crezancy, France, July 15, 1918. Although severely wounded, Private Yanchulis made his way through the terrific enemy barrage to his post in the fire trenches, and remained on duty until ordered to the rear by his commanding officer.
Born: at Lithuania Home Town: Niagara Falls, New York *Yannantuono, Frederick
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Frederick Yannantuono, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving as Dental Assistant, Medical Detachment, 13th Machine-Gun Battalion (Attached), 5th Division, A.E.F., near Cunel, France, October 14, 1918. Private Yannantuono voluntarily went forward and administered first aid to wounded infantry soldiers under heavy shell and machine-gun fire, in plain view of the enemy, being killed in the performance of this self-sacrificing mission.
Born: at Brooklyn, New York Home Town: Brooklyn, New York Yantis, Ernest M.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Ernest M. Yantis, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 363d Infantry Regiment, 91st Division, A.E.F., near Tronsol Farm, France, September 30, 1918. Leading his platoon as a combat patrol 500 yards ahead of the front line, under intense shell and machine-gun fire, Lieutenant Yantis was wounded three times, but remained on duty for more than an hour until relieved. He then refused to leave until the new officer had been fully informed as to his disposition and that of the enemy.
Born: at Brown County, Texas Home Town: Granbury, Texas *Yarborough, George Hampton, Jr.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George Hampton Yarborough, Jr., First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the Fifth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F., in action in the Bois-de-Belleau, France, June 23, 1918. First Lieutenant Yarborough displayed exceptional bravery when his platoon was in a support position under intense artillery fire, by moving from one shell hole to another in the open and steadying his men. After making one trip over his line he was wounded by an exploding shell, but refused aid until he saw that the wounded soldiers with him had been treated and taken to shelter. He later died of his wounds.
Born: at Roxboro, North Carolina Home Town: Mullins, South Carolina Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action) *Yarbrough, Walter S. Citation: The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Walter S. Yarbrough, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company F, 355th Infantry Regiment, 89th Division, A.E.F., in crossing the Meuse River, France, November 9, 1918. Because of his known courage and leadership Lieutenant Yarbrough was selected to lead a patrol of 15 men which was to cross the Meuse River by swimming in order to gain information and capture prisoners. When the men were in the middle of the river they were fired upon by the enemy and all except six men were compelled to return. Lieutenant Yarbrough with the five remaining men continued the advance. Lieutenant Yarbrough himself succeeded in reaching the enemy side of the river, where a few moments later he made the supreme sacrifice while endeavoring to carry out his mission.
Born: at Nashville, Tennessee Home Town: Nashville, Tennessee Yarnis, Hyman
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Hyman Yarnis, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company C, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F., on Hill 272, near Fleville, France, October 9, 1918. Corporal Yarnis volunteered for and attacked a machine-gun position which was enfilading the lines by its fire from the left flank. He killed the enemy crew, in which encounter he was wounded by a grenade. Notwithstanding his wound, he advanced against a second machine-gun position, during which he was wounded a second time. However, he continued on and attacked the enemy crew.
Born: at Russia Home Town: New York, New York Yates, Frank Roy
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Frank Roy Yates, Pharmacist's Mate Third Class, U.S. Navy, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving as Corpsman (Attached), Sixth Machine-Gun Battalion, Sixth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F., near St. Etienne, France, October 4, 1918. Pharmacist's Mate Yates attended the wounded during a heavy artillery and gas bombardment, remaining at his post even after his gas mask was torn from his face by a shell fragment. Late in the day in a violent barrage of machine-gun fire he showed entire disregard for his own safety in ministering to wounded soldiers and in organizing two crews of litter bearers to carry them from the road to the dressing station.
Born: at Colusa, California Home Town: San Francisco, California *Yeager, Curtis L.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Curtis L. Yeager, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company L, 116th Infantry Regiment, 29th Division, A.E.F., near Verdun, France, October 12, 1918. Private Yeager, in an exposed position, under heavy machine-gun and artillery barrage, kept up an effective fire from his automatic rifle until severely wounded. After waiting seven hours with a comrade for a stretcher, and only one arriving, although practically unconscious he insisted on his comrade leaving first.
Born: at Terre Haute, Indiana Home Town: Atherton, Indiana Yochim, Fred J.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Fred J. Yochim, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company C, 38th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F., near Mezy, France, July 15, 1918. When other means of liaison were destroyed by heavy enemy fire, Private Yochim carried numerous messages over routes exposed to heavy artillery fire from units in line to battalion headquarters. In all subsequent engagements of this regiment he exposed himself fearlessly in order to maintain communication until severely wounded near Cunel, October 21, 1918, while carrying a message over area swept by machine-gun fire.
Born: at Erie, Pennsylvania Home Town: Erie, Pennsylvania Yockey, William S.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William S. Yockey, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company E, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F., near Sedan, France, November 6 - 7, 1918. Private Yockey voluntarily led two other men in an attack on a machine-gun nest, which was delivering a withering fire on the company and delaying its advance. By the skill and bravery of this attack, the enemy was killed and the advancing company saved from a dangerous flanking fire.
Born: at Woodsfield, Ohio Home Town: Akron, Ohio Yopp, Samuel F., Jr.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Samuel F. Yopp, Jr., Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Medical Detachment, 119th Infantry Regiment (Attached), 30th Division, A.E.F., near Hargicourt, France, September 28, 1918. While directing the evacuation of the wounded Sergeant Yopp was severely gassed, but refused to be evacuated and continued in charge of the dressing station to which he had been assigned. He displayed marked fortitude and personal bravery, working constantly to help the wounded.
Born: at Wilmington, North Carolina Home Town: Wilmington, North Carolina Youell, Rice McNutt
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Rice McNutt Youell, Major (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 26th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F., near Verdun, France, October 1 - 12, 1918. Taking command of his battalion after the battalion commander had been mortally wounded, he led it with remarkable bravery throughout nine days of the hardest fighting, though he was himself painfully wounded on the first day, when he led his command in storming the heights beyond the Rau de Gauffre. On October 10, when the enemy's resistance had been broken and a rapid thrust into the disorganized defenses was necessary in order to enable a unit on the right to advance, Major Youell, with one company and no artillery support pushed forward two kilometers under heavy fire, driving back a force of enemy infantry superior n number to his own, and capturing important artillery positions on Hill 263.
Born: at Rockbridge Baths, Virginia Home Town: Norton, Virginia Young, Arthur J.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Arthur J. Young, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Medical Detachment, 6th Infantry Regiment (Attached), 5th Division, A.E.F., near Romagne, France, October 16, 1918. Although wounded by a machine-gun bullet, Private Young carried four comrades to a shell hole through terrific shell and machine-gun fire and dressed their wounds. He then carried them to a place of safety in the rear of our lines.
Born: at Concord, New York Home Town: Erie, Pennsylvania Young, Charles C.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles C. Young, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company A, 354th Tank Battalion, Tank Corps, A.E.F., near Apremont, France, September 27, 1918. Although wounded twice by fire from antitank guns during the attack Sergeant Young continued at his post, refusing to be sent to the rear.
Born: at Millbrook, Michigan Home Town: Lansing, Michigan Young, Charles G.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles G. Young, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 368th Infantry Regiment, 92d Division, A.E.F., near Binarville, France, September 27 - 28, 1918. While in command of a scout platoon, First Lieutenant Young was twice severely wounded from shell fire, but refused medical attention and remained with his men, helping to dress their wounds and to evacuate his own wounded during the entire night, and holding firmly his exposed position covering the right flank of his battalion.
Born: at Manor, Texas Home Town: Washington, D.C. Young, Charles I., Jr.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles I. Young, Jr., First Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company D, 327th Infantry Regiment, 82d Division, A.E.F., near Cornay, France, October 9, 1918. Assisted by six other soldiers, Sergeant Young fought his way through a greatly superior number of the enemy and rescued 13 wounded comrades, thereby saving them from being taken by the enemy. After all the officers had become casualties, he assumed command of the company, reorganizing and leading it through many attacks, and contributing greatly to the success of his company.
Born: at Spring City, Pennsylvania Home Town: Reading, Pennsylvania *Young, Edward M.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edward M. Young, Second Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 178th Infantry Brigade, 89th Division, A.E.F., near Beaufort, France, November 8, 1918. While under unusually heavy shell fire Lieutenant Young was severely wounded, and, at the same time 15 of his men were also wounded. He refused to be moved until his men had received attention, and after the arrival of ambulances and litter bearers he still insisted that the men be moved to the first-aid station before allowing himself to be taken. Shortly after he arrived at the station for treatment he died.
Born: at Hartford, Connecticut Home Town: Hartford, Connecticut Young, George
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George Young, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company A, 9th Machine-Gun Battalion, 3d Division, A.E.F., near Moulins, France, July 14 - 15, 1918. Although seriously wounded, Corporal Young maintained a steady fire from his machine-gun until forced to be carried to the rear for treatment.
Born: at Lorain, Ohio Home Town: Lorain, Ohio Young, Guy L.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Guy L. Young, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company I, 125th Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., near Cierges, France, July 31, 1918. Under heavy machine-gun fire, Sergeant Young went out in front of our lines and carried to shelter two wounded men.
Born: at Dafter, Michigan Home Town: Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan Young, Robert B.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Robert B. Young, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company B, 111th Infantry Regiment, 28th Division, A.E.F., near Fismette, France, August 10, 1918. When the attack on his company was held up by fire from a hostile strong point, Corporal Young, with two other men, voluntarily cut their way through enemy wire entanglements under heavy fire, reached their objective, and engaged the enemy in hand-to-hand combat. During this latter action six of the enemy were killed and the attacking lines was enabled to advance to the new position.
Born: at Sewickley, Pennsylvania Home Town: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Youngbar, Andy F.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Andy F. Youngbar, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company K, 115th Infantry Regiment, 29th Division, A.E.F., during a raid against a post of his command near Gildwiller, France, July 31, 1918. Private Youngbar showed fine courage and endurance when attacked with hand grenades. Although seriously wounded, he joined in a counter attack against greatly superior numbers and continued to fight, even after receiving a second wound, until the enemy was repulsed.
Born: at Curtis Bay, Maryland Home Town: Curtis Bay, Maryland *Youngdahl, Oskar E.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Oskar E. Youngdahl, Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Division, A.E.F., near St. Etienne-a-Arnes, France, October 6, 1918. Armed with a rifle, Captain Youngdahl went through a heavy machine-gun fire alone to a position from which he could fire upon German machine-gunners who were pouring a deadly fire into the flank of his company. He killed one of the gunners and captured four others, but was severely wounded himself. He stayed with his company until it had carried its objective, but died in the hospital of his wounds two days later.
Born: at Red Wing, Minnesota Home Town: Red Wing, Minnesota Younger, Raleigh
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Raleigh Younger, Second Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company L, 38th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F., near Mezy, France, July 15, 1918. After being wounded in both hands Lieutenant Younger took a rifle and killed an enemy machine-gunner; and, disregarding his wounds, remained with his platoon until it had taken up a new position several hours later.
Born: at Santa Fe, Tennessee Home Town: Columbia, Tennessee Yuill, Julius O. (AKA: Julius Donovan Odell)
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Julius O. Yuill, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company M, 361st Infantry Regiment, 91st Division, A.E.F., near Epinonville, France, September 26, 1918. Accompanied by one man, Sergeant Yuill went forward to a German trench and bombed it, killing a German officer and two soldiers, and held the trench until reinforced by a party of four. Fearing that the Germans in the trench would escape, he led these men 500 meters through sniper and machine-gun fire, cut off their means of escape and captured 27 prisoners. On the same day he killed an officer, who with two men were attempting to set up a machine-gun to ambush the command group. He followed the two men into their dugout and killed one of them; and, with the help of other members of the command thoroughly mopped up the place.
Born: at Howard, South Dakota Home Town: Soap Lake, Washington Zacher, Vernon B.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Vernon B. Zacher, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 359th Infantry Regiment, 90th Division, A.E.F., near Bantheville, France, November 1, 1918. Without regard for his own safety, Lieutenant Zacher led his platoon to the capture of two machine-guns which were holding up the advance of his battalion. Although painfully wounded he would not stop until his objective had been reached.
Born: at Barnesville, Minnesota Home Town: Jamestown, North Dakota Zambryski, Alexander (First Award) Citation: The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Alexander Zambryski, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company M, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Division, A.E.F., near Mousson, France, November 7, 1918. While making a reconnaissance of a destroyed bridge, over the River Meuse, a member of the patrol had his leg broken by machine-gun fire and fell into the river. Despite the fact that four enemy machine-guns were firing point blank on the spot, at a distance of less than 100 yards, Private Zambryski volunteered and went to the rescue of his comrade and succeeded single-handed in recovering his comrade while under severe fire, and taking him to a place of safety.
Born: at Poland Home Town: Worcester, Massachusetts Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross w/OLC (WWI) Zambryski, Alexander (Second Award)
The Distinguished Service Cross (First Oak Leaf Cluster) is presented to Alexander Zambryski, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company M, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Division, A.E.F., near Mousson, France, November 8, 1918. Braving the murderous fire of machine-guns, Private Zambryski rescued a wounded gunner, who was lying on the river bank in full view of the enemy, carrying him without assistance to a place of safety.
Born: at Poland Home Town: Worcester, Massachusetts Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (WWI) Zane, Edmund L. Citation: The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edmund L. Zane, Lieutenant Colonel (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. With remarkable courage and daring, Colonel Zane led his battalion through heavy machine-gun and shell fire to its objective. On several other occasions he voluntarily visited the front, under most hazardous conditions, thereby acquainting his regimental commander with exceptionally important data.
Born: at San Francisco, California Home Town: San Francisco, California *Zane, Randolph Talcott
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Randolph Talcott Zane, Captain, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the Seventy-Ninth Company, Sixth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F., in action while holding the town of Bouresches, France, on the night of June 7 - 8, 1918. Captain Zane displayed such bravery as to inspire the garrison to resist successfully a heavy machine-gun and infantry attack by superior numbers.
Born: at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Home Town: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action) *Zanovitz, Stanley Citation: The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Stanley Zanovitz, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company B, 30th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F., near Mezy, France, July 15, 1918. When attacked by superior numbers, Corporal Zanovitz led a squad in covering the withdrawal of his platoon. After being surrounded by the enemy he fought his way to our lines, when he took up an automatic rifle and by his fire held back superior numbers of the enemy until killed by their fire.
Born: at Nanticoke, Pennsylvania Home Town: Nanticoke, Pennsylvania Zappa, Steve
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Steve Zappa, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company C, 131st Infantry Regiment, 33d Division, A.E.F., near Chipilly Ridge, France, August 10 - 19, 1918. Private First Class Zappa volunteered for dangerous missions, carrying messages over areas swept by heavy machine-gun and shell fire. He displayed great courage in accomplishing each task.
Born: at Italy Home Town: Dwight, Illinois Zavitz, Archie M.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Archie M. Zavitz, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company I, 126th Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., near Romagne, France, October 9, 1918. Facing heavy fire, Sergeant Zavitz crawled 75 yards in advance of the platoon he commanded and reduced a machine-gun nest with rifle grenades.
Born: at Rothbury, Michigan Home Town: Fruitport, Michigan Zavodsky, John
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John Zavodsky, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company D, 311th Infantry Regiment, 78th Division, A.E.F., near Vieville-en-Haye, France, September 26, 1918. Although he was wounded, Sergeant Zavodsky remained with his company until its objective was reached before seeking first-aid treatment.
Born: at Hungary Home Town: Perth Amboy, New Jersey Zax, Henry E.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Henry E. Zax, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company B, 120th Infantry Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F., near Vaux Andigny, France, October 11, 1918. Having been sent on a dangerous liaison patrol, Corporal Zax was severely wounded soon after he had located the unit on the right of his own. He, nevertheless, went forward to battalion headquarters immediately after securing first aid and made a complete report to his battalion commander before going to the rear.
Born: at St. Louis, Missouri Home Town: Louisville, Kentucky Zeiler, Elmer
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Elmer Zeiler, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company F, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Division, A.E.F., near Medeah Ferme, France, October 3, 1918. Corporal Zeiler, together with four other men, charged a machine-gun nest containing three heavy machine-guns and captured the three guns and 20 prisoners.
Born: at Fairhaven, Pennsylvania Home Town: Fairhaven, Pennsylvania Zeldam, John J.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John J. Zeldam, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company M, 126th Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., north of Cierges, France, August 1, 1918. Following an assault, in which he was wounded in the leg by a machine-gun bullet, and when further advance was impossible because of a barrage, Private Zeldam took refuge in a shell hole. From this shelter he observed a comrade who was seriously wounded and needed assistance. Despite heavy artillery and machine-gun fire, he crawled 20 yards through the open, reached the helpless man, and took him back to the shell hole. After the two had lain in the shell hole nearly the entire day, Private Zeldam, leaving his canteen with his companion, crawled across the danger zone and obtained assistance to carry the other wounded man to a dressing station.
Born: at Grand Rapids, Michigan Home Town: Grand Rapids, Michigan Zielinski, Vincent P.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Vincent P. Zielinski, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company H, 306th Infantry Regiment, 77th Division, A.E.F., at St. Juvin, France, October 15, 1918. Corporal Zielinski volunteered and carried a message of vital importance in connection with the capture of St. Juvin through an intense artillery barrage, displaying courage and persistent devotion to duty.
Born: at Buffalo, New York Home Town: Buffalo, New York *Zilkey, Frank
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Frank Zilkey, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company D, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F., near the Forest of Argonne, France, October 9, 1918. After all the other members of his squad had been killed or wounded in advancing on a hostile machine-gun, Corporal Zilkey pressed forward alone in the face of direct fire from the gun, and by remarkable courage, captured both the gun and its crew. Upon his own initiative he then started out alone to attack another gun, and was killed.
Born: at Butte, Montana Home Town: Butte, Montana Zilkey, Guy L.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Guy L. Zilkey, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company L, 362d Infantry Regiment, 91st Division, A.E.F., near Steenbrugge, Belgium, October 31, 1918. Reorganizing badly shattered forces, Sergeant Zilkey took command of the location, and by proper distribution of those under his command ably protected his flanks. Assisted by two comrades, he attacked and drove out a machine-gun neat that was holding up his advance, reporting the situation to his company commander by establishing an efficient liaison.
Born: at Eugene, Oregon Home Town: May, Idaho *Zimborski, Alexander John
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Alexander John Zimborski, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company C, 345th Tank Battalion, Tank Corps, A.E.F., near Bois-de-Montrebeau, France, October 4, 1918. While running his tank into a woods to rout a machine-gun nest, his tank was hit and set on fire. Corporal Zimborski fought on until compelled to leave because of the excessive heat. While he and his gunner were leaving the tank, they were both wounded, and when making an advance on a machine gun, Corporal Zimborski received further wounds, which caused his death.
Born: at Washingtonville, New York Home Town: New York, New York Zimmer, John H.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John H. Zimmer, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company L, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F., near Fossoy, France, July 15, 1918. Acting as runner, Private Zimmer made repeated trips through the heavy enemy bombardment of July 15, and, after being wounded on a mission, he accomplished his task before receiving medical attention.
Born: at Elkhorn, Pennsylvania Home Town: Providence, Rhode Island Zimmerman, Arthur P.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Arthur P. Zimmerman, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company D, 361st Infantry Regiment, 91st Division, A.E.F., near Gesnes, France, October 3. 1918. Sergeant Zimmerman voluntarily and unhesitatingly left shelter under heavy shell fire and, without thought of personal danger, rendered first aid and carried a wounded comrade to a place of safety.
Born: at Plymouth, Indiana Home Town: Bonners Ferry, Idaho Zimmerman, Rudolph A.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Rudolph A. Zimmerman, Sergeant, 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 2 - 3, 1918. Severely wounded in the cheek by a machine-gun bullet, Sergeant Zimmerman refused to be evacuated, but continued to lead his machine-gun section with the assault wave, displaying remarkable bravery and leadership, until his company was relieved next morning.
Born: at New Florence, Missouri Home Town: New Florence, Missouri Zinner, Fred Joseph
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Fred Joseph Zinner, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the Seventeenth Company, Fifth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F., in action near St. Etienne, France, October 4. 1918. While attacking a strongly held enemy position, under heavy machine-gun and artillery fire, Second Lieutenant Zinner rallied men of another company, who had become separated from their organization, to his support. With these reinforcements, his platoon was able to relieve a very critical situation.
Born: at Columbus, Ohio Home Town: Columbus, Ohio Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action) Zirkle, James M. Citation: The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James M. Zirkle, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company A, 116th Infantry Regiment, 29th Division, A.E.F., near Samogneux, France, October 17, 1918. Private Zirkle volunteered and carried messages from battalion headquarters to the front line through artillery and machine-gun fire. He not only maintained effective liaison with his company, but also furnished an inspiring example of coolness and bravery to his comrades.
Born: at Lofton, Virginia Home Town: Lofton, Virginia *Zito, Dominick
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Dominick Zito, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company M, 111th Infantry Regiment, 28th Division, A.E.F., near Fismette, France, August 10 - 11, 1918, On August 10 Private Zito three times volunteered and alone carried severely wounded comrades to the dressing station. Each trip was made through an intense enemy fire, but he unhesitatingly made the trip and returned to his post. On August 11, while assisting three other men to carry a seriously wounded comrade to the aid station, one of the party was killed and the others driven from the road by an intense machine-gun fire, but Private Zeito alone carried the wounded man to a place of shelter from which he was evacuated that night. He was killed that afternoon in the advance line of the attack.
Born: at Italy Home Town: Mariners Harbor, Staten Island, New York Zlotnikoff, John
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John Zlotnikoff, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company L, 60th Infantry Regiment, 5th Division, A.E.F., near Dun-sur-Meuse, France, October 5, 1918. When his company was held up and unable to cross the river, because of the destruction of a pontoon bridge, Private Zlotnikoff swam the river, carrying an automatic rifle, in the face of terrific machine-gun fire and direct artillery fire.
Born: at Russia Home Town: Vestaburg, Pennsylvania Zobnowski, Walter P.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Walter P. Zobnowski, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company M, 110th Infantry Regiment, 28th Division, A.E.F., near Apremont, France, October 1, 1918. Having volunteered with two other soldiers, to establish liaison with another unit which had been cut off by a hostile counterattack, Private Zobnowski rushed an enemy machine-gun nest, killing four of the enemy and capturing four prisoners. After taking his prisoners to the rear, he volunteered and led a small force in a successful attack on the enemy.
Born: at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Home Town: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania *Zuckerman, Louis
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Louis Zuckerman, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company G, 305th Infantry Regiment, 77th Division, A.E.F., near St. Juvin, France, October 15, 1918. In order to enable his platoon to locate an enemy machine-gun nest, Private Zuckerman courageously volunteered and went out into an open field to draw the enemy fire. In the performance of this self-sacrificing mission, he was killed.
Born: at Russia Home Town: New York, New York Zych, John
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John Zych, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company H, 113th Infantry Regiment, 29th Division, A.E.F., during the action in the vicinity of Hagenbach, Alsace, east of Belfort, France, August 21, 1918. In an enemy raid on the position held by his regiment Private Zych had his right eye shot out at the beginning of the action. He applied first aid himself, went back to his battle position, assisted in driving off the raiding party, operated his rifle until the end of the action, and continued to fire upon the retreating Germans as long as they could be seen.
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Doug is a popular author, speaker, Webmaster, and historian who has dedicated his life to preserving the stories of our Nation’s greatest heroes. He has single-handedly authored more than 22,000 web pages in his popular site at www.HomeOfHeroes.com, which receives more than 10 million hits each month. A dedicated public servant in his hometown of Pueblo, Colorado; he initiated and organized several programs to introduce Medal of Honor recipients to the community, including a series of school assemblies that brought history and inspiration to more than 32,000 youth in one day of activities. He and his wife Pam’s continuing programs resulted in the Pueblo community bidding for and hosting the Medal of Honor convention in Pueblo in September 2000. Other activities have resulted in local schools promoting and passing legislation in two states authorizing distinctive Medal of Honor license plates.  Doug is a decorated, two-tour veteran of service in Vietnam where he served as a squad leader in the US Army. Following discharge from active duty he spent 6 years as a member of the Montana National Guard. In 1999 Governor Bill Owens appointed Doug to the Colorado State Board of Veterans Affairs. In 2001 he was elected to a 2-year term as Chairman of the Colorado State Board of Veterans Affairs.
In 1998 the Congressional Medal of Honor Society recognized the continuing efforts of the Sterner Family when it presented Doug with its prestigious and unique Distinguished Citizens Award. More recent recognitions include the 2003 Southern Colorado Press Club’s annual Excellence in Media award, and a recent recognition by F.B.I. Director Robert Mueller for his Exceptional Service in the Public Interest for his work to protect the integrity of military awards. "As a patriot, speaker, writer and historian you are among the best. "The fact that Doug laughed at my jokes in Da Nang (Vietnam) in 1971 has nothing to do with the praise I give him. "Okay, It helped a little." Mr. Bob HopeYüklə 3,43 Mb. Dostları ilə paylaş:
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