World War 1 Recipients of the Distinguished Service Cross
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Born: at Ashburnham, Massachusetts Home Town: Concord Junction, Massachusetts Ridgely, Charles
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles Ridgely, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 26th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F., near Berzy-le-Sec, France, July 21, 1918. During the final attack on Soissons, Lieutenant Ridgely, advancing in front of his assault waves, alone charged a machine-gun position which was delivering a punishing fire on our troops. He killed both gunners and captured the gun.
Born: at Springfield, Illinois Home Town: New York, New York Ridley, James A.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James A. Ridley, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 113th Machine-Gun Battalion, 30th Division, A.E.F., near Bellicourt, France, September 29 - 30, 1918, and near Mazinghein, France, October 19, 1918. Taking command of his company after the company and second in command had been wounded, Lieutenant Ridley lead his men through an intense artillery barrage and assisted in reducing eleven enemy machine-gun nests, capturing 150 prisoners and several machine guns, which were successfully put in operation against the enemy. Near Mazinghein, France, on October 19, he led his company forward to advanced positions under terrific artillery fire, inspiring his men by his coolness and bravery.
Born: at Murfreesboro, Tennessee Home Town: Murfreesboro, Tennessee Rieck, James G.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James G. Rieck, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Medical Detachment, 166th Infantry Regiment (Attached), 42d Division, A.E.F., near Villers-sur-Fere, France, July 27, 1918. Severely wounded while doing first-aid work, Private Rieck declined to go to the rear, but dressed his own wound and continued to advance with his battalion, treating the wounded and assisting in their evacuation until he was sent to the hospital 12 hours later.
Born: at Bowdle, South Carolina Home Town: Delaware, Ohio Riecke, Henry A.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Henry A. Riecke, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 102d Infantry Regiment, 26th Division, A.E.F., near Bouresches, France, July 20, 1918. When the advance of his company was temporarily held up by machine-gun fire in front of Bouresches First Lieutenant Riecke went ahead alone and, although hit three times by machine-gun bullets, he continued to urge his men forward, and by his example of fearlessness and grit inspired them to successful attack.
Born: 8/4/1891 at Brooklyn, New York Home Town: Meriden, Connecticut Rieger, James E.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James E. Rieger, Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 138th Infantry Regiment, 35th Division, A.E.F., near Charpentry, France, September 27, 1918. Lieutenant Colonel Rieger commanded the battalion which had, with conspicuous gallantry, captured Vauquois Hill and the Bois-de-Rosignel, and which was later held up for some hours in front of Charpentry by severe artillery and machine-gun fire. He placed himself in front of all his men, and thus starting them forward led them to the attack with such speed and dash that a large number of the enemy were cut off and captured.
Born: at Peoria, Illinois Home Town: Kirksville, Missouri Riggio, Stephano
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Stephano Riggio, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company K, 39th Infantry Regiment, 4th Division, A.E.F., near Septsarges, France, September 28, 1918. While his company was halted by machine-gun and sniper fire from the front and both flanks, Private Riggio moved forward to outflank the enemy sniping posts. He was wounded in the execution of his mission, but he managed to make his way back and reported the information he had obtained.
Born: at Italy Home Town: Rockland, Maine Riggle, George
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George Riggle, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company D, 120th Infantry Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F., near Bellicourt, France, September 29, 1918. With eight other soldiers, comprising the company headquarters detachment, Private Riggle assisted his company commander in cleaning out enemy dug-outs along a canal and capturing 242 prisoners.
Born: at Sellersburg, Indiana Home Town: Sellersburg, Indiana Riggsby, Robert
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Robert Riggsby, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company M, 165th Infantry Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F., near Landres-et-St. Georges, France, October 14, 1918. When the advance of his platoon was held up by machine-gun fire, Private Riggsby went forward alone, killed one and captured five of the enemy machine- gun crew, and succeeded in silencing two machine-guns, thus permitting his platoon to continue their advance.
Born: at Colson, Kentucky Home Town: New York, New York Rigo, Alphonse M.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Alphonse M. Rigo, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company H, 326th Infantry Regiment, 82d Division, A.E.F., near St. Juvin, France, October 11, 1918. Private Rigo exposed himself to heavy artillery and machine-gun fire in crossing the Aire River on several occasions to deliver important messages to the commander of the attacking force. He then carried wounded from exposed positions to shelter across the Aire River.
Born: at New York, New York Home Town: New York, New York Riley, Charles R.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles R. Riley, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company I, 308th Infantry Regiment, 77th Division, A.E.F., near Grand Pre, France, October 14, 1918. When his company was halted by machine-gun fire, which threatened to wipe out the entire number, Sergeant Riley led a patrol and charged the nest and was successful, not only in cleaning out the stronghold, but in enabling his company to command a more favorable position.
Born: at Oswego, New York Home Town: Binghamton, New York *Riley, Lowell H.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Lowell H. Riley, Second Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 58th Infantry Regiment, 4th Division, A.E.F., at Ville Savoye, northeast of Chateau-Thierry, France, August 7, 1918. Lieutenant Riley maintained an observing station for his battalion commander for two days, although subjected during the whole of this time to intense artillery bombardment. He obtained valuable information as to the movements of the enemy, which was used in directing artillery fire. While engaged in this very important and hazardous work he was killed by shell fire.
Born: at Orange, New Jersey Home Town: Orange, New Jersey Riley, Raymond W.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Raymond W. Riley, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company F, 28th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F., near Soissons, France, July 19, 1918. Private Riley showed absolute disregard for the safety of his own life by advancing upon a machine-gun which was holding up his platoon, and finally putting it out of action after being wounded himself.
Born: at Baltimore, Maryland Home Town: Baltimore, Maryland Riley, Robert R.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Robert R. Riley, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company C, 111th Infantry Regiment, 28th Division, A.E.F., at Fismette, France, August 10, 1918. Having heard that two wounded comrades were lying in advance of the line immediately north of Fismette, Corporal Riley and two other members of his company volunteered to go through machine-gun and rifle fire to bring them in. On their first attempt all were wounded and driven back, but in spite of their injuries they advanced a second time and reached the wounded men. Their courageous effort, however, was unfortunately in vain, as their comrades had been killed.
Born: at Chester, Pennsylvania Home Town: Chester, Pennsylvania *Rindeau, Arthur J.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Arthur J. Rindeau, 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 at Chateau-Thierry, France, June 6, 1918. Killed in action, Gunnery Sergeant Rindeau gave the supreme proof of that extraordinary heroism which will serve as an example to hitherto untried troops.
Born: at Saratoga, New York Home Town: Southbridge, Massachusetts Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action) Rinebold, William J. Citation: The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William J. Rinebold, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Section No. 524, Ambulance Service, A.E.F., near Fismes, France, August 8 - 9, 1918, Private Rinebold volunteered and acted as guide for ambulances going to the most advanced points for the wounded. He made nine trips over a road subjected to heavy shell and machine-gun fire and was severely wounded by a shell fragment on his last trip.
Born: at Superior, Wisconsin Home Town: Athens, Pennsylvania *Rinehart, Earnest C.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Earnest C. Rinehart, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company H, 118th Infantry Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F., near St. Martin Revere, France, October 11, 1918. Seeing a wounded comrade lying helpless in a most exposed position in front of our lines, Corporal Rinehart unhesitatingly braved the murderous fire of machine-guns and snipers by going forward to his rescue. He succeeded in bringing in the wounded man, after he had seen a stretcher bearer instantly killed in attempting the same mission.
Born: at Saluda County, South Carolina Home Town: Leesville, South Carolina *Ringer, Harvey C.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Harvey C. Ringer, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 18th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F., south of Soissons, France, July 18, 1918. Lieutenant Ringer personally led his company through heavy artillery and machine-gun fire in an attack upon a strongly fortified position until he fell mortally wounded. His gallantry and personal leadership were material factors in the successful attack.
Born: at Paola, Kansas Home Town: Fulton, Kansas *Riordan, Edmund
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edmund Riordan, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company G, 165th Infantry Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F., near Villers-sur-Fere, France, August 1, 1918. Private Riordan displayed unusual courage and bravery when, with utter disregard of his own personal danger, he left his shelter and went forward under heavy machine- gun and shell fire in an attempt to rescue a wounded comrade. In the performance of this heroic act he was instantly killed by a bursting shell.
Born: at New York, New York Home Town: New York, New York Rippetoe, Grover C.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Grover C. Rippetoe, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 26th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F., near Soissons, France, July 18 - 22, 1918. After all the other officers of his company had been killed First Lieutenant Rippetoe took command, attacked a machine-gun nest, and captured the gun with its crew. Gassed and suffering from shell shock, he refused to quit his post until the company was relieved.
Born: at Clay County, West Virginia Home Town: Charleston, West Virginia Rischmann, Edward
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edward Rischmann, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company I, 312th Infantry Regiment, 78th Division, A.E.F., near Grand Pre, France, October 23, 1918. Private Rischmann was a member of an assaulting party which stormed and captured the Citadel at Grand-Pre. He scaled the wall and alone entered a dugout, from which he captured 45 Germans, guarding them until assistance arrived.
Born: at Newark, New Jersey Home Town: Newark, New Jersey *Rismiller, Charles C.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles C. Rismiller, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Medical Detachment, 4th Engineers (Attached), 4th Division, A.E.F., near St. Thibault, France, August 5, 1918. Private Rismiller went forward exposed to intense rifle, machine-gun, and artillery fire and assisted a seriously wounded comrade to a place of safety, thus saving his life. In the performance of this gallant act Private Rismiller was mortally wounded.
Born: at Leesport, Pennsylvania Home Town: Leesport, Pennsylvania Ritchie, Edward D.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edward D. Ritchie, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company M, 47th Infantry Regiment, 4th Division, A.E.F., near St. Thibault, France, August 10, 1918. While on an outpost near the Vesle River, Private Ritchie volunteered to accompany Corporal John S. Weimer in rescuing a wounded soldier who had been left by members of a patrol in a shell hole some distance to the front. Under fire from machine guns and snipers, Private Ritchie and Corporal Weimer proceeded to the shell hole and found the wounded man, who was unable to walk. Suggesting that the three of them in a group would make a more conspicuous target for the enemy, Private Ritchie offered to run ahead to draw the enemy fire, while his comrade assisted the wounded man. He made his way back to shelter under continuous machine-gun and sniper fire, while Corporal Weimer carried the wounded soldier to safety.
Born: at Dallas, Texas Home Town: Stratford, Texas Ritt, Maurice J. V.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Maurice J. V. Ritt, Lieutenant of Infantry, Army of France, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with the French Mission, 127th U.S. Infantry (Attached), 32d Division, A.E.F., near Juvigny, north of Soissons, France, August 31, 1918. Lieutenant Ritt assisted in establishing an advanced machine-gun position in the village of Juvigny, the fire of which forced the surrender of 32 enemy prisoners. This gallant officer assisted in forming a new line and went from one end to the other, picking up stragglers and getting the line organized, exposing himself to machine-gun fire throughout the operation. Three times he went through heavy fire for the purpose of maintaining liaison with a French division on the right.
Born: at France Home Town: France *Ritzert, Charles T.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles T. Ritzert, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company G, 125th Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., near Courmont and St. Martin, France, July 31 to August 4, 1918. Throughout the battle to force passage of the Ourcq River and capture the heights beyond, Private Ritzert, a stretcher bearer, worked day and night, evacuating wounded under heavy artillery and machine-gun fire. On August 4, under violent shell fire opposite Mont St. Martin, he made repeated trips between the firing line and dressing station until he was killed by a shell.
Born: at St. Joseph, Pennsylvania Home Town: Chicora, Pennsylvania Rivel, Thomas M.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Thomas M. Rivel, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Headquarters Detachment, 79th Division, A.E.F., near Montfaucon, France, September 28 - 30, 1918. While acting as a division observer Sergeant Rivel remained constantly on duty for several days in a building on the heights of Montfaucon. While he was in this building portions of it were destroyed by direct artillery hits, and hostile shelling was such that other observers located in the same building withdrew to a safer place. Sergeant Rivel, however, remained constantly at his post of duty and obtained important information.
Born: at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Home Town: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Rivers, George L. B.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George L. B. Rivers, First Lieutenant (Field Artillery), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 18th Field Artillery, 3d Division, A.E.F., near Fismes, France, August 11, 1918. during heavy shelling by the enemy Lieutenant Rivers, without hesitation, left the shelter of his dugout and went forward to rescue a severely wounded man. With careful deliberation he raised the wounded man, and aided by another officer and an enlisted man who had also gone forward, they carried him, under heavy fire, to a place of comparative safety, from where he was evacuated to the rear. The utter disregard for his own personal safety displayed by Lieutenant Rivers was an inspiration to the entire command.
Born: at Charleston, South Carolina Home Town: Charleston, South Carolina Rivers, Tom
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Tom Rivers, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company G, 366th Infantry Regiment, 92d Division, A.E.F., near the Bois- de-la-Voivrotte, France, November 11, 1918. Private Rivers, although gassed, volunteered and carried important messages through heavy barrages to the support companies. He refused first aid until his company was relieved.
Born: at Opelika, Alabama Home Town: New Castle, Alabama *Rives, John S.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John S. Rives, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company E, 119th Infantry Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F., near Bellicourt, France, September 29, 1918. Showing marked personal bravery, he repeatedly crossed shell-swept area subjected to heavy machine-gun fire to delivery important messages. Wounded in the head by shrapnel he bound up the wound and continued his work of maintaining liaison until he was killed by machine-gun fire.
Born: at Lincoln County, Tennessee Home Town: Lincoln, Tennessee Roach, Harry E.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Harry E. Roach, Wagoner, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 110th Ambulance Company, 103d Sanitary Train, 28th Division, A.E.F., near Fismes, France, August 10 - 11, 1918. Because of the destruction from shell fire of ten of the 13 ambulances of his company, Wagoner Roach worked for 48 hours driving through a shell-swept and gas- infested area, thereby making possible the evacuation of the wounded.
Born: at Fort Washington, Pennsylvania Home Town: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Roach, James J.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James J. Roach, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company C, 8th Machine-Gun Battalion, 3d Division, A.E.F., near Cunel, France, October 4, 1918. As Lieutenant Roach and an infantry captain were making a reconnaissance under enemy fire both of them were wounded by machine-gun bullets. Disregarding his own wound, Lieutenant Roach secured assistance for his wounded companion and then organized his platoon and the infantrymen nearby for an expected hostile counterattack. After seeing that all his guns were in position and his men under cover from the increasing enemy fire, though he was weak from loss of blood, he assisted in carrying the wounded captain to the aid station.
Born: at Boston, Massachusetts Home Town: Boston, Massachusetts Robart, Ralph W.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Ralph W. Robart, Second Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 104th Infantry Regiment, 26th Division, A.E.F., near Belleau Wood, France, July 20, 1918. After being painfully wounded by machine-gun fire, the leader lost, Second Lieutenant Robart assumed command of the company, and gallantly led it to its objective. He immediately reorganized his command and while energetically engaged in this work he was sent to the rear for treatment. Yüklə 3,43 Mb. Dostları ilə paylaş:
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