CITATIONS
SERGEANT HARRY
JUNE, No. 1678328, Co. K, 308th Infantry-11 or about
October 15th, 1918, when the 3rd Battalion had taken its
position on the Army Corps line along the St. Juvin-Grand
Pre Road it was learned that a German machine gun crew
had worked in around the right. Accompanying Lieut. H. F.
Gerold, CO. K, 308th Infantry, Sergeant June made his way
around the machine gun crew and rushed them capturing
four prisoners and the machine gun.
SERGEANT ROBERT HITLIN, No. 17o88o3, Co. F, 308th
Infantry -on September 28th, 1918, southeast of
Binarville, in the Argonne Forest, the 1st and 2nd
Battalions of the 308th Infantry had temporarily lost
liaison and contact with one another due to their being
separated by a ravine strongly held by the Germans.
Sergeant Hitlin and two privates were selected at this
time by the Commanding Officer, 1st Battalion, to locate
and establish liaison with the 2nd Battalion on the
right. Proceeding under continuous machine gun fire from
all sides, Sergeant Hitlin found the 2nd Battalion held
up by strong resistance. In trying to reach them, he was
seen by the Germans and directly fired upon by two
machine guns, one of the privates in his party being
wounded. Sergeant Hitlin dressed the wound under machine
gun fire and then worked his way to cover. At nightfall
under cover of darkness and rain, he led the way through
the German position in an attempt to rejoin his own
Battalion. Finding it had been surrounded, he started
back to the Intelligence Officer realizing his path led
once more through the ravine filled with Germans. On
reaching his destination safely he was able to give the
Intelligence Officer first news that his Battalion had
been cut off, the exact location of each company, and
valuable information concerning the enemy.
SERGEANT JOSEPH QUAY, No. 1707853, Co. B, 308th
Infantry-for extreme bravery and devotion to duty while
acting as platoon sergeant in the advance from the Vesle
to the Aisne and later in the Forest of Argonne. On the
afternoon of September 28th, 1918, near Binarville, when
the acting officer in command of the platoon had been
severely wounded while reconnoitering an enemy machine
gun nest, Sergeant Quay immediately continued the
reconnaissance and discovered the location of the enemy,
although he was shot through the right wrist while
performing this task. He reported back to his company
commander and assisted in organizing a patrol to attack
the machine gun with bombs before he would consent to
have his wound dressed.
CORPORAL FRANK J. BRIGGEMAN, No. 1710305, Co. M, 3o8th
Infantry (deceased)--on or about September 14th, 1918,
near Revillon, when his company moved forward in attack,
Corporal Briggeman was in charge of a squad which held
the left flank. Under intense machine gun fire he cut his
way through a belt of wire, and after his men were all
wounded or killed he personally manned the Chauchat rifle. Although wounded he continued to perform his duty
until he was killed. His services were invaluable to his
company, and his conduct set an inspiring example to his
comrades.
CORPORAL JOSEPH HARTEL, No. 17o9639, CO. 1, 3o8th
Infantry (deceased)-for bravery displayed on August 22nd,
1918, at Chateau du Diable. During an attack by the enemy
and after all the men of his post had fallen, Corporal
Hartel manned the Chauchat rifle until his ammunition was
exhausted. He was killed by machine gun fire in this
action.
CORPORAL CHARLES SEEWAGEN, No. 1709812, Co. K, 308th
Infantry-for unusual gallantry and heroism displayed on
or about September 14th, 1918. During an attack by his
Battalion in an effort to reach Revillon, his company was
ordered to take up a position in an open field. Corporal
Seewagen (then Private), acting as runner for his
Commanding Officer with utter disregard for his own
personal safety volunteered to deliver messages across
this open field under direct observation of the enemy.
His services were invaluable to his Company.
CORPORAL DANIEL TALLON, No. 1708574, 2nd Battalion, 308th
Infantry (deceased)-Corporal Tallon was a clerk assigned
to the 2nd Battalion at the time that organization was
cut off and surrounded in the Argonne Forest from October
3rd to 7th, 1918. Throughout the period of five days of
enemy fire, suffering and starvation, Corporal Tallon
displayed the highest degree of courage and devotion to
duty. On October 6th, 1918, during a period of heavy
shellfire, he deliberately left his own funk hole in a
position of comparative safety, to administer first aid
to a wounded comrade who had fallen in an exposed
position in the ravine. He dressed the wound, although in
constant danger of his own life from shell fire and was
about to assist his comrade to a place of safety when he
himself was killed by a bursting shell.
PRIVATE, 1ST CLASS, WILLIAM C. HALLIGAN, No. 1683185,
CO-D, 3o8th Infantry (deceased)-for extreme bravery,
devotion to duty and indifference to hardship displayed
throughout the operations of the 308th Infantry in
France. In the Baccarat Sector near Badonviller on the
morning of June 24th, 1918, when enemy storm troops
raided a section of the trenches held by Company C, 1st
Battalion, 308th Infantry, Private Halligan was on duty
as an observer in a forward observation post. Throughout
a terrific bombardment of gas and high explosive shells
he stuck to his post, reporting to the Battalion
Intelligence Officer as soon as the attack concluded,
with valuable information concerning artillery and aerial
activity of the enemy. In the advance from the Vesle to
the Aisne and in the Forest of Argonne, this soldier was
constantly exposed to shell fire and machine gun fire in
performing his duties as company runner. He was wounded
slightly by a sniper's bullet but hastened away from the
forward dressing station to rejoin his company, informing
the Lieutenant in command that he had heard there was to
be an attack in the morning and he wished to be on hand.
While serving faithfully with the small detachment of
" B " Company men which was cut off and
surrounded with companies of the 1st and 2nd Battalions,
3o8th Infantry near Charlevaux, from October 3rd to 8th,
1918, Private Halligan was killed by shell fire.
PRIVATE ANGELO BOLOGNA, No. 1709611, CO. 1, 308th
Infantry -for extreme bravery and steadfastness in duty
displayed on August 23rd, 1918, when his company was
attacked by a superior force of the enemy near Chateau du
Diable, north of the Ves e River. All the members of his
squad were either killed or wounded except Private
Bologna. He remained at his post, inflicting losses on
the enemy with a Chauchat rifle from his shoulder and
holding the enemy back from his position until assistance
reached his platoon.
PRIVATE JAMES W. BOOKS, No. 1679458, CO. M, 3o8th
Infantry (deceased)-for exceptional heroism and bravery
displayed on or about October 13th, 1918, along the
runner posts behind Chevieres. When the 3rd Battalion had
taken its position along the St. Juvin-Grand Pre Road-a
system of runner posts were established from the front
line to the Regimental P. C. at La Follie Ferm. Private
Brooks stuck to his post under the most intense artillery
fire, and when mortally wounded in the abdomen he refused
to leave his post until another runner had been sent to
relieve him.
PRIVATE NAZARENO CIMARELLI, No. 17o9663, CO. 1, 308th
Infantry-for extreme bravery and steadfastness ;n duty
displayed on August 23rd, 1918, when his company was
attacked by a superior force of the enemy near Chateau du
Diable, north of the Vesle River. Although wounded
severely in the back he insisted upon helping Private
Bologna, the surviving member of his squad, as magazine
loader and refused to be evacuated until relief arrived
for his post.
PRIVATE GEORGE E. DE FOREST, No. 1709843, CO. K, 308th
Infantry-who on August 22nd, 1918, near Ville Savoye,
when he was detailed as special runner for his Company
Commander, gave invaluable service to his company. During
an attack by the enemy, Private De Forest carried
messages up and down the line under artillery and machine
gun fire, displaying absolute coolness and complete
disregard for danger. He also volunteered to deliver a
message to Battalion Headquarters after several other
runners had failed in the attempt. Passing through a
heavy enemy barrage, he reached the Battalion Commander
bringing a message of extreme importance.
PRIVATE DAVID CIPIS, No. 1725096, Co. F, 3o8th
Infantry-Private Cipis was a member of an ammunition detail on September
29th, 1918, which, under the charge of three officers was being
conducted to the line companies of the 2nd Battalion, 308th Infantry, in
the Argonne Forest. On account of the dense undergrowth and
woods, the party lost direction, went too far forward and
to one flank, and were suddenly fired on by enemy machine
guns, One of the officers, Lieut. Col. Frederick E.
Smith, 398th Infantry, immediately opened fire on a
machine gun nest directly ahead, at the same time
ordering the rest of the party to scatter. Although under
intense machine gun fire, Private Cipis remained with
Lieut. Col. Smith, handing him grenades with which to
attack the enemy and when the Lieutenant Colonel was
mortally wounded, offered his first aid. This soldier
displayed a courage and a devotion to duty worthy of the
highest praise.
March 8th, 1919. General Orders No. 20.
1ST LIEUT. MAURICE V. GRIFFIN, 308th Infantry-for heroism
in action west of Bois le Burionne, October 2nd to 8th,
1918. Lieut. Griffin was in command of a platoon on the
extreme left of a detachment of companies of the 1st and
2nd Battalions, 3o8th Infantry, west of Bois le Burionne
during the period October 2nd, 1918-October 8th, 1918,
when the detachment was cut off from friendly troops.
Although wounded severely on the second day and although
unable to visit his posts he still continued to encourage
and steady the men close to him and in the five closing
attacks of the enemy, he fired a rifle with good effect.
The splendid courage and fortitude set a fine example to
his men and in a large measure was
responsible for their high morale.
1ST LIEUT. WILLIAM McILWAIN, M.C., 3o8th Infantry-for
heroism inaction at Bazoches. On or about August 27th,
1918 when Company G of the 306th Infantry advanced from
the south side of the Vesle River' to attack to go over
the top with the infantry platoons. He crossed the Vesle
River under heavy artillery and machine gun fire and
entered Bazoches when the enemy was making a strong fight
to retain possession of the town. When the attacking
company had to fall back, the task of administering first
aid to the wounded became fraught with great difficulty
and danger. Without considering his own welfare, Lt.
McIlwain displayed extraordinary heroism, electing to
remain across the river until the wounded had been
evacuated. Without shelter and under direct machine gun
fire, he insisted upon giving personal attention to the
wounded, his gallantry affording the highest example to
his comrades.
ROBERT ALEXANDER,
Major General, U. S. A.,
Commanding.
April 10th, 1919. General Orders No. 27.
CORPORAL FRED A. KIRK, No. 1708962, Co. F, 308th Infantry
-near Blanzy les Fismes, on September 9th, 1918, at a
time when the advance of the line battalion had been
temporarily checked by enemy fires this noncommissioned
officer voluntarily crawled out to a position of extreme
danger in order to rescue a private of another company
who had been wounded. In reaching and bringing the man
in, he was continuously under heavy shell and machine gun
fire, and only by extreme bravery and courage was he able
to accomplish his object.
MICHAEL J. LENIHAN, Brigadier General, U. S. A.
Commanding.
April 16th, 1919.
General Orders No. 31
2ND LT. HENRY WILLIAMSON, 308th Infantry-for
extraordinary heroism displayed from October 3rd to
October 8th, 1918, when companies of the 1st and 2nd
Battalions, 308th Infantry, under commander Major
Whittlesey, were cut off and surrounded by the enemy in
the Argonne Forest near Charlevaux Mill. During this
period, Lieut. Williamson, always showed absolute
coolness and great bravery when under heavy fire. His
heroism was proved by his forgetting his own safety in
leaving shelter that he might better look after his men
when the position held by Major Whittlesey's men was
attacked by the Germans. Although wounded, this officer
continued to visit his men and look after their welfare
until relief came. His fearlessness and disregard of
danger set a splendid example to the men.
BATTALION SERGEANT MAJOR BENJAMIN F. GAEDEKE, No. 17
10668, 1st Battalion 3o8th Infantry (deceased)-for.
extraordinary heroism displayed during the advance
through the Forest of Argonne. From September 26th, 1918
until October 4th, 1918, when he was killed while
fighting against the Germans who had surrounded companies
of the 1st and 2nd Battalions, 308th Infantry, near
Charlevaux Mill, Sergeant Major Gaedeke was an
inspiration to the men in Major Whittlesey's Headquarters
Detachment. He aided, personally, in cutting the barbed
wire entanglements which threatened to check the
Battalion. Although not armed with a rifle, he borrowed
one on or about September 29th, 1918 and shot and killed,
during an attack on our outposts, a German officer from
whose body valuable papers for the Intelligence
Department were obtained. After Major Whittlesey's
command was surrounded by the enemy, this noncommissioned
officer displayed extraordinary heroism in helping to
repel repeated attacks made by the enemy. He was killed
during one of these attacks on October 4th, 1918.
SERGEANT HARRY MURPHY, No. 1708807, Company F, 3o8th
Infantry-then acting- Lieutenant, on September 29th,
1918, in the Argonne Forest, near La Harazee, went to the
aid of two wounded comrades, under heavy shell and
machine gun fire, bound up their wounds and carried them
to a place of safety. In performing this act with
complete disregard for his personal safety, he served as
a fine example to his platoon.
CORPORAL JOHN JOSEPH BOWDEN, No. 1709374, Company H 308th
Infantry-for extraordinary heroism in action. Corporal
Bowden served with Company H in every engagement in which
the organization had taken part, and under all conditions
exhibited a high degree of courage and coolness. While
the 2nd Battalion was cut off and surrounded in the
Argonne Forest from October .3rd to 9th, Corporal Bowden,
in repelling the attacks of the enemy, in maintaining the
watch at night, in aiding the wounded showed an utter
disregard for his own safety and gave an exceptional
example of bravery to those around him. On or about
October 6th, though wounded and weak from hunger, this
soldier went out under fire three different times, and
lying flat on his back, waved a towel in an attempt to
signal to a friendly airplane. When the surrounded troops
were relieved he was ordered to the first-aid station and
evacuated.
SERGEANT MICHAEL GREALLY, No. 1709093, (deceased), PRIVATE JAMES BRUTON, No. 1709136 (deceased), Company G,
308th Infantry-these two soldiers were with companies of
the 1st and 2nd Battalions, 3o8th Infantry, when Major
Whittlesey's command was cut off and surrounded by the
enemy in the Argonne Forest, near Moulin do Charlevaux
from October 3rd to October 8th, 1918. Throughout this
ordeal, until they were killed, they displayed the
highest devotion to duty and extreme courage, remaining
cool and steadfast under all conditions or fire and
fatigue.
April 17th, 1919. General Order No- 32.
MAJOR THOMAS F. McNEILL, former commanding officer 3rd
Battalion, 308th Infantry. For extraordinary courage
displayed under"', shell fire on or about September
6th, 1918, near Serval during the advance from the Vesle
to the Aisne Canal. When orders were received to advance
through Serval, then occupied by the enemy, Major
McNeill, without thought of his own safety, set forth to
reconnoiter in enemy territory in' search of the safest
route by which he might lead his battalion into position.
He personally took a patrol through Serval when the town
was, drenched with gas and under artillery fire, and
succeeded in finding an unguarded pass through which he
penetrated the enemy lines for more thaw a kilometer
without being discovered. By this maneuver and the
judicious disposition of his forces, he outwitted the
enemy and gained his objective without suffering any
casualties.
MAJOR JAMES A. ROOSEVELT, former Regimental Unit supply
Officer, 308th Infantry for remarkable bravery and
devotion to duty displayed during the advance from the
Vesle to the Aisne Canal and later, in the Forest of
Argonne. Major Roosevelt then a captain, frequently went
forward of the infantry outposts. by day and by night to
reconnoiter personally, the roads and paths by which he
planned to forward rations and ammunition to the
regiment. A few days after the Argonne drive began, he
reconnoitered a large portion of the sector covered by
the Division on the left of the 77th Division to discover
new channels for the rushing forward of food to the
advancing infantry. Major Roosevelt believed that a
supply officer's place, was in the front line where he
could supervise, personally, the difficult task of
getting up supplies. His extraordinary devotion to duty
was an inspiration to the entire regiment.
CAPTAIN CHARLES M. HARRINGTON, former commanding officer
of Company L, 308th Infantry. For extraordinary bravery
and leadership displayed under shell fire on or about
August 22d, 1918, on the north side of the Vesle River
near Ville Savoye. During the attack made by the enemy
against Company L, all means available, gas, high
explosive shells, and liquid fire, were used to break
down the morale of our troops. As the attack developed,
Captain Harrington took personal charge of his men, went
where the fighting was most desperate, rallied his
forces, encouraged them to further effort, and throughout
the attack displayed the highest type of leadership.
1ST LIEUT. HARRY FELDMAN, M. C., Medical Detachment,
308th Infantry. For extraordinary bravery and devotion to
duty displayed from August 24thto August 27th, 1918, near
Ville Savoye on the Vesle front. On discovering that
forty wounded men, some of whom had serious injuries,
were lying in a large cave in the side of the hill above
Ville Savoye this medical officer left the P.C. and first
aid post of the 3rd Battalion, 308th Infantry and made
his way, under heavy shell fire, to the cave. There he
established an aid post and began to evacuate the wounded
by stretcher to Mont St. Martin, one kilometer away,
where they could be picked up by ambulance. Lieutenant
Feldman remained in the cave for, three days, working
under great difficulties owing to the poor lighting
facilities and lack of supplies. He attended to all the
wounded brought to him during the attack made by the ist
Battalion, 308th Infantry, and successfully evacuated
the wounded, although the mouth of the cave was under
direct ob-servation from the enemy batteries and was
shelled almost continuously, day and night.
1ST SERGEANT JOHN T. E. MONAHAN, No. 1707790, Company B,
308th Infantry. For extraordinary bravery and inspiring
leadership under fire displayed on September 28th, 1918,
near Binarville in the advance through the Forest of
Argonne. While acting as an officer and in command of a
platoon he found his progress checked by an enemy machine
gun nest. First Sergeant Monahan was the first to crawl
forward to discover the location of the machine guns
which were causing casualties in the company. In making
this reconnaissance he was seriously wounded in the head.
During the advance from the Vesle to the Aisne and in the
Argonne up to the time of his being wounded, this
noncommissioned officer displayed at all times the
highest devotion to duty, fearlessness under fire, and
splendid leadership of the platoon to which he was
assigned, his conduct being of invaluable assistance to
his company commander.
SERGEANT THOMAS OWENS, No. 17079o8, Company B, 308th
Infantry. For extreme bravery, devotion to duty and
inspiring leadership when an acting officer in command of
a platoon in the advance from the Vesle to the Aisne and
later in the Forest of Argonne. He displayed in these
operations absolute disregard for his own safety,
exposing himself frequently to shell and machine gun fire
to look after his own men and assist them in finding
shelter. Under the most trying. circumstances, when
rations were low and the men were suffering from exposure
to the min in the Argonne advance, Sergeant Owens'
indifference to hardship, set a high example to the
platoon and was of great assistance to his company
commander. This noncommissioned officer also displayed
remarkable aggressiveness from October 3rd to October
8th, when he was frequently placed in charge of ration
parties and carrying details which were attempting to
forward supplies to companies of the 1st and 2nd
Battalions, 308th Infantry, which had been surrounded by
the enemy near Charlevaux.
SUPPLY SERGEANT NATHAN MESSINGER, No. 17o8782, Company F,
308th Infantry-near La Harazee in the Argonne Forest,
Sergeant Messinger insisted on staying in the line with
his company taking charge of rations. As supply sergeant
it was not his duty to be in the front line and his
coolness under fire and exercise of good judgment was an
inspiration to his comrades.
SERGEANT STEPHEN E. BICKARD, No. 1707788, Company B,
3o8th Infantry. For extreme bravery, devotion to duty,
and inspiring leadership when an acting officer and
second in command of the company in the advance from the
Vesle to the Aisne and later in the Forest of Argonne. He
displayed in these operations absolute disregard of his
own safety, exposing himself frequently to shell and
machine gun fire to visit the several platoons, steadying
the non-commissioned officers and encouraging the men.
Under the most trying conditions, when rations were low
and intense suffering was caused by exposure to rain in
the Argonne, Sergeant Bickard's indifference to hardship,
his cheerful willingness to for-get himself in looking
after the welfare of others, set a high example to the
company. He was of the greatest assistance to the
lieutenant commanding the company, displaying at all
times excellent judgment, coolness under fire, and the
highest type of personal bravery. While advancing near
Binarville on September 28, 1918, he was seriously
wounded in the shoulder by a machine gun bullet.
SERGEANT JOHN H. KING, No. 1708469, Company D, 3o8th
Infantry. For extraordinary bravery displayed on
September 28th, 1918, in the Forest of Argonne north of
La Harazee when, as a private, he was in ca6huamirge of a
Chauchat team. When his company attacked Karlplatz
Trench, Private King continued to operate his Chauchat
rifle after the rest of his tea had been either wounded
or killed. By his courageous example he inspired his
comrades to increased efforts and assisted, materially,
in the success of his company in making the objective
against active opposition.
SERGEANT HARRY C. LEVINSON, No. 171358, Company M, 308th
Infantry. For exceptional bravery and valor displayed on
or about October 7th, 1918, at Toter Mann Lager in the
Argonne Forest. When his company was attacking in an
effort to reach Moulin de Charlevaux Sergeant Levinson
led his platoon and with utter disregard for his own
personal safety placed his men under cover, meanwhile
exposing himself to most intense rifle and machine gun
fire. Although seriously wounded he con-tinued to urge
his men to further effort until he was carried off the
field. exhausted.
SERGEANT MICHAEL PURTELL, No. 17o9878, Company K, 308th
Infantry. For unusual bravery and valor displayed on or
about October 14th, 1918 when the 3rd Battalion occupied
a position south of the Aire River and north of
Chevieres, this Sergeant was sent out at the head of a
patrol, under intense artillery fire to find a suitable
fording place. Finding that this patrol was under
observation he insisted on his men taking cover and
patroled the river alone. He located a fording place and
returned with valuable information which enabled his
company to make a successful attack.
SERGEANT JULIUS 0. SAUERMAN, No. 1708810, Company F,
308th Infantry. Who on October 2nd, 1918, in the Argonne
Forest after being wounded in the head by a machine gun
bullet, insisted on staying with his platoon although
badly in need of medical attention. His action and
conduct in this engagement served as a valuable example
to his men.
SERGEANT MARTIN F. TUITE, No. 17o8071, Company C, 308th
Infantry. For extraordinary bravery and indifference to
hardship during all operations of his company in France.
On or about September 30th, 1918, near Binarville in the
advance through the Forest of Argonne, this
non-commissioned officer, in command of a platoon,
attacked and cleaned out two enemy machine gun positions
which had checked the advance of the 1st Battalion, 308th
Infantry. From October 3rd to October 8th, while his
company together with other companies from the 1st and
2nd Battalions, under command of Major Whittlesey, were
surrounded by the enemy near Moulin de Charlevaux,
Sergeant Tuite displayed heroism and leadership of the
highest type. After the lieutenant in charge of the
company was killed, he rallied the men, encouraged them
to put up stiff resistance against enemy attacks, and
exposed himself, fearlessly in looking after the welfare
of his men.
SERGEANT PHILIP BRAUNEIS, No. 1700282
SERGEANT WILLIAM SOLLAR, No. 17o8288 All of Company D,
SERGEANT WILLIAM DUFFY, No. 17o8381 3o8th Infantry.
SERGEANT FRANK TAFE, No. 17o8341 I
For their remarkable leadership and disregard of personal
danger displayed on August 24th, 1918, when F Company was
engaged in an attack against the enemy on the Vesle River
near Ville Savoye. These sergeants, in command of
platoons, brought forward the right flank of the company,
advanced in spite of intense machine gun opposition and
caused the Germans to fall back, thereby permitting the
company to take its objective. All four were severely
wounded during this fight.
SERGEANT EDWARD WALSH (deceased), Company A, 3o8th
Infantry. For splendid leadership and fearlessness under
fire displayed on the morning of September 26th, 1918,
when, as an acting lieutenant, he led his platoon in an
attack against enemy machine gun nests which had checked
the advance of the 1st Battalion to the Corps objective
in the first day of the advance through the Forest of
Argonne. In the face of terrific machine gun fire he
gallantly led his men forward until he fell.
CORPORAL CHARLES P. JACKSON, No. 1707833, Company B,
308th Infantry. For extreme bravery, devotion to duty,
and inspiring leadership, while acting as an officer in
command of a platoon in the advance from the Vesle to the
Aisne and later in the Forest of Argonne. This
noncommissioned officer, called suddenly from his squad
to take command of a platoon in action, owing to the
existing shortage of officers and sergeants in the
company, distinguished himself for his remarkable
qualities of leadership. He displayed absolute disregard
for his own safety, exposing himself frequently to shell
and machine gun fire to look after his men and assist
them in finding shelter. Under the most trying
circumstances, when rations were low and intense
suffering was caused by exposure to rain in the Argonne,
Corporal Jackson's indifference to hardship set a high
example to his platoon. He was of invaluable assistance
to the lieutenant commanding the company. On October 1,
1918, he was wounded seriously by machine gun bullets
while advancing with Company A, 308th Infantry, to which
he had been temporarily attached.
CORPORAL WALTER J. KINKEL, No. 1707801, Company B, 3o8th
Infantry (deceased). For extreme bravery and devotion to
duty displayed while acting as platoon sergeant in the
advance from the Vesle to the Aisne and in the Forest of
Argonne. He exposed himself fearlessly to machine gun and
shellfire while looking after the welfare of his men, his
faithful service being of great value to his platoon and
company commanders. While advancing with his company near
Binarville on September 28, 1918, he received a bullet
wound which caused his death.
CORPORAL JOHN F. RYAN, No. 1709887, then Private, Company
K, 308th Infantry. On or about October 14, 1918, during
an attack across the Aire River between Chevieres and St.
Juvin, liaison with the elements on the right having been
lost, three patrols were sent out, the members of which
were captured, killed or wounded, without accomplishing
their mission. Corporal Ryan together with Private Lynch,
Company 1, 308th Infantry, was sent out from a point near
Chevleres to gain contact with the 3o6th Infantry. At St.
Juvin it was necessary for him to make his way in the
open for a distance of more than two kilometers and cross
the Aire River near St. Juvin, being at all time
subjected to heavy rifle, machine gun and shell fire. He
accomplished his mission and exhibited the highest type
of devotion to duty and utter disregard to his own
personal safety.
CORPORAL JOSEPH ROBERTS, No. 17o83I3 (deceased), Company
D, 3o8th Infantry. During an attack by the ist Battalion
against the enemy on the Vesle River near Ville Savoye on
the morning of August 23, 1918, Corporal Roberts, one of
the Battalion Scouts, was placed in charge of stretcher
bearers who were carrying wounded from Company D's
positions across the river to the first aid station,
located in a natural cave on the side of a hill in plain
view of the enemy artillery observers. The en-trance to
the cave was under constant bombardment. Corporal Roberts
displayed extreme bravery and devotion to duty in
arranging for the successful evacuation of the wounded to
the cave, under artillery fire. While performing this
duty, he was himself severely wounded by shell fragments
and died in the hospital to which he was evacuated.
CORPORAL RUBEN NEWIDOSKY, No. 17o8400, Company D, 308th Infantry. While
acting as a runner in the advance through the Forest of Argonne near
Binarville on or about September 30, 1918, this soldier volunteered to
carry a message of great importance across ground which was being swept
by an enemy barrage. He succeeded in his mission, displaying coolness
and bravery under intense artillery fire, and delivering a message of
importance to the Battalion Commander, Major Whittlesey.
CORPORAL FRANK WILSON, No. 1708428, Company D, 3o8th
Infantry. For a high sense of duty and disregard of
personal safety displayed on November 4th, 1918, during
the advance from the Argonne Forest to the Meuse, when he
volunteered to lead a patrol to locate an enemy machine
gun nest. The patrol had to advance in plain view of the
enemy. Although wounded severely by fire from the machine
gun nest, this noncommissioned officer sent back a
message to his platoon leader, giving the exact location
of the enemy. He remained alone and helpless under direct
machine gun fire until brought back by stretcher bearers
after the enemy had been driven out.
CORPORAL ALBERT V. COPSEY, No. 168ooo4 and PRIVATE MARTIN
0. LOKKEN, No. 1426132, Company B, 308th Infantry. Both
these soldiers acting as sergeants, during the advance
through the Forest of Argonne from September 26 to
October 9, 1918, displayed at all times extreme personal
bravery and indifference to hardship. Both were members
of a patrol of twenty men, under command of acting
sergeant Copsey, sent out on October 4, 1918, to
reconnoiter and attempt to silence an enemy trench mortar
which was firing on the position held by companies of the
1st and 2nd Battalions, under command of Major
Whittlesey, which were surrounded by the enemy near
Moulin de Charlevaux. The patrol came under heavy enemy
machine gun fire, all but four members being killed or
wounded. These two soldiers helped the wounded get back
to safety, and reported to the Battalion Commander with
information on the location of the trench mortar. They
were a constant inspiration to the B Company detachment
during the six days when Major Whittlesey's command was
cut off from friendly troops.
PRIVATE JOHN R. MONSEES, No. 1683393, Company B, 308th
Infantry, (deceased). For extreme bravery and devotion to
his squad displayed while acting as a corporal in the
advance through the Argonne on September 28, 19M,
southwest of Binarville. The progress of the at-tack had
been checked by fire from an enemy machine gun nest on
the left flank. In attempting to crawl forward to
ascertain the location of the enemy before permitting his
squad to advance, Private Monsees was killed by a machine
gun bullet.
PRIVATE FRANK CONWAY, No. 17o886o, Company F, 308th
Infantry. For extreme courage under fire displayed on
September 29th, 1918, in the Argonne Forest near
Binarville. This soldier, in charge of a Chauchat
automatic rifle team, was sent out, in the face of
obstinate opposition, to establish liaison with the unit
on his company's right. They succeeded in assisting in
silencing three machine guns, the removal of which
opposition opened the way for food and water to be
brought to their company.
PRIVATE ROBERT GAFONOWITZ, No. 1709092, Company G, 3o8th
Infantry. Was a member of a Chauchat team from October
3rd to October 8th, 1918, when his company together with
other companies in the 1st and 2nd Battalions, under
command of Major Whittlesey, was surrounded by the enemy
near Moulin de Charlevaux in the Forest of Argonne. He
manned his Chauchat rifle faithfully for four days until
he was wounded severely by an enemy hand grenade. After
this injury he refused to leave his post, insisting upon
acting as Number 3 man in the team and encouraging his
comrade who took over the manipulation of the weapon.
PRIVATE PAUL ANDREWS, No. 1709199 (deceased), Company G,
308th Infantry. Who volunteered twice to lead patrols
while his company was with the beleaguered battalions
near Moulin de Charlevaux in the Forest of Argonne and
who, each time, brought back valuable information of the
enemy. While leading a squad in a fight to defend their
position against the attacking enemy, this soldier was
killed on October 4, 1918.
PRIVATE GEORGE A. GREB, No. 1710401 (deceased), Company
M, 308th Infantry. On or about October 7, 19x8, at Toter
Mann Lager in the Argonne Forest, while his company was
attacking in an effort to relieve the 1st and 2nd
Battalions who were surrounded by the enemy, Private
Greb, acting as platoon sergeant, with utter disregard
for his own personal safety, continually exposed himself
to rifle and intense machine gun fire, placing his men in
position where they would be of most service. He rendered
invaluable service to his company until he was killed.
The following named soldiers, Company E, 308th Infantry.
For unusual bravery and disregard of personal safety.
These men volunteered to establish liaison with the
organization on their company's left during the
engagement on the Vesle River near Bazoches on the 18th
of August, 1918. Although under direct observation of
enemy snipers and machine gunners this patrol crossed a
wide area and succeeded in establishing liaison with unit
on their company's left bringing back valuable
information regarding disposition of friendly troops:-
CORPORAL IRVING GOLDBERG No. 17o862 I
PRIVATE SAVERIO CARRUCCI No. 17o859i
PRIVATE FRANK DENINO No. 17o86oo
PRIVATE GIAMBATISTO NOBILI No. 17o8673
PRIVATE JAMES M. LYNCH, No. 1681641, Company E, 3o8th Infantry. During August 15 to 19, 1918, on the Vesle
River near Fismes and in the Argonne fighting, Private Lynch as company
runner displayed remarkable heroism in
the execution of his duties, never failing to deliver
every message entrusted to him. He was always a source of
valuable in-formation concerning disposition of troops
due to his intelligence, good judgment, and keen
observation. In the performance of his duty in the
Argonne Forest he was killed on October 2, 1918.
PRIVATE PETER LEVINSKY, No. 1709937, Company K, 308th
Infantry. On or about August 23, 1918, at a point
southeast of Ville Savoye on the Vesle River, while
walking in the woods Private Levinsky came upon an enemy
patrol which was working its way around the rear of our
lines. With utter disregard for his personal safety, this
soldier captured a German scout in advance of the patrol,
delivered him to his Commanding Officer, and materially
assisted in capturing the -other four Germans who made up
the party.
PRIVATE THOMAS P. LYNCH, No. 1709604, Company I, 308th
Infantry. On or about October 14, 1918, during an attack
across the Aire River between Chevieres and St. Juvin
liaison with the elements on the right having been lost,
three patrols were sent out, the members of which were
captured, killed or wounded without accomplishing their
mission. Private Lynch, accompanied by Corporal Ryan,
then Private, Company K, 308th Infantry, was sent out
from a point near Chevieres to gain contact with the
306th Infantry. At St. Juvin it was necessary for them to
make their way in the open for a distance of more than
two kilometers and cross the Aire River near St. Juvin,
being at all times subjected to heavy rifle, machine gun
and shell fire. He accomplished his mission and exhibited
the highest type of devotion to duty and utter disregard
to his own personal safety.
PRIVATE WILLIAM SIPPLE, No. 1708417, Company D, 3o8th
Infantry. Who volunteered to break through an enemy
machine gun bar-rage to deliver an important message from
the Company Commander to lieutenant Charles W. Turner,
who, with a small detachment of men, had been surrounded
by the enemy on October 14th in the advance through the
Argonne. Private Sipple was wounded, severely, while
attempting to deliver the message. Lieutenant Turner and
his men were killed before the attacking troops could
reach their position.
PRIVATE HENRY ERICKSON, No. 3126291, Company A, 3o8th
Infantry. Serving in the detachment from his company,
which together with other companies in the 1st and 2nd
Battalions, under command of Major Whittlesey, were cut
off and surrounded by the enemy in the Argonne Forest
near Moulin de Charlevaux, did excellent work on October
7th in reducing the fire of enemy snipers. After being
wounded he still stuck to his post and aided in the
repulse of several attacks launched by the Germans
against the isolated companies.
PRIVATE ANTHONY HIDUCK, No. 1676739, Company A, 3o8th
Infantry. While serving in the detachment from his
company which, together with other companies in the 1st
and 2nd Battalions, under command of Major Whittlesey,
were cut off and surrounded by the enemy in the Argonne
Forest near Moulin de Charlevaux, was severely wounded on
October 7, 1918, by shrapnel He inspired his comrades to
renewed effort to repulse counter attacks by the enemy by
his personal bravery and indifference to suffering. He
held his position until relief came.
PRIVATE HARDY M. LOCKWOOD, No. 1429235 (deceased),
Company B, 3o8th Infantry. For extreme bravery displayed
when he met his death gallantly on September 29, 1918,
near Binarvile during the advance through the Forest of
Argonne. Private Lockwood in charge of a Chauchat team,
went forward in advance of the scouts, to bring the fire
of his automatic rifle on the enemy machine guns. He
located the enemy and was directing his team to place the
gun but, in so doing, he exposed himself and was killed
by a sniper's bullet.
SERGEANT JAMES J. QUINN, No. 17o9548, CO. I, 308th
Infantry -for extraordinary bravery displayed in action
on or about September 10, 1918, near Rdvillon. ' The
Battalion in the outpost zone had received orders to send
out a patrol under an officer for the purpose of
capturing prisoners. Sergeant Quinn volunteered for this
patrol, which crawled out through No Man's Land until it
came upon an enemy outpost about twenty yards in front of
the enemy front line. The patrol quickly over-powered the
two Germans occupying the outpost and started back toward
our own lines. But the noise of the struggling prisoners
aroused the enemy and a heavy barrage of rifle grenades
and rifle fire was directed at the patrol. It was largely
due to the coolness of Sergeant Quinn that the patrol was
able to makes its way through this fire and turn the
prisoners over to the Battalion Commander.
Next of kin:-Mrs. Mary E. Quinn, Mother, 1660 Mt. Hope
Avenue, New York City.
ROBERT ALEXANDER,
Major General, U. S. A.,
Commanding. OFFICIAL:
LOUIS B. GEROW,
Adjutant Genera,
Division Adjutant.
G. H. Q. American Expeditionary Forces WASHINGTON, D. C.,
March 1, 1920. Citation Orders, No. 8.
CAPTAIN LUCIEN S. BRECKINRIDGE, 3o8th Infantry. For
gallantry in action on the Vesle River, France, August
21-23, 1918, while directing the consolidation of ground
taken.
SERGEANT JOHN DAVIS, No. 1708283, Compan3r D, 308th
Infantry. For gallantry in action near Moulin de
Charlevaux, France, October 4, 1918, in attempting to
deliver an important message to a battalion that had been
surrounded by the Germans.
By Command of General Pershing:
FOX CONNER,
Chief of Staff . OFFICIAL:
ROBERT C. DAVIS,
Adjutant General.
MERITORIOUS SERVICE CITATION CERTIFICATE
MONAHAN, JOHN (deceased), Sergeant, Co. B, 308th
Infantry. Awarded Meritorious Service Citation
Certificate, May 16, 1919, for services with Co. B, 308th
Infantry, 77th Division.
FOREIGN DECORATIONS
AWARDED TO MEMBERS OF THE 3o8TH INFANTRY
FRENCH LEGION OF HONOR
BUDD, KENNETH P., Major, 3o8th Infantry, 77th Division.
French Legion d'Honneur (chevalier), by Presidential
Decree of May 5, 1919
and Croix de Guerre with palm, under Order No. 16-047
"D," dated April 13, 1919, General
Headquarters, French Armies of the East, with the
following citation:
.6 Although severely affected by gas at his post of
command, he refused to be evacuated for three days and
until his battalion had been relieved and all of his
gassed men evacuated."
McMURTRY, GEORGE G., Captain, 3o8th Infantry, 77th
Division. French Legion d' Honneur (chevalier), by
Presidential Decree of May 5, 1919, and Croix de Guerre
with palm, under Order No. 16.043 "D," dated
April 13, 1919, General Headquarters French Armies of the
East, with the following citation:
" An admirably courageous and devoted officer.
During the period from October 2-8, 1918, the battalion
which he commanded having been completely isolated in the
Argonne Forest, he organized the position which he
occupied in such manner that he was able to resist all
attacks. Although wounded on several occasions he held
his unit well in hand by his personal action under
violent bombardment, repulsing several attacks and
bringing back his unit in good order when it was
disengaged."
MILES, L. WARDLAW, Captain, 308th Infantry, 77th
Division, French Legion d'Honneur (chevalier), by
Presidential Decree of May 5, 1919 and French Croix de
Guerre with Palm, under Order No. 16.043 "D,"
dated April 13, 1919, General Headquarters, French Armies
of the East, with the following citation:
"An officer of admirable courage and zeal. On
September 14, 1918, he asked to be detailed with his
company to attack a position across the Aisne which had
not yet been possible to take. Having been wounded five
times while personally participating in cutting the wire
entanglements, he had himself placed on a litter and
remained two hours in the captured enemy trench until it
was completely organized."
SMITH, FRED E. (deceased), Lieutenant Colonel, 3o8th
Infantry, 77th Division. French Legion d'Honneur
(officer), by Presidential Decree of May 5, 1919 and
French Croix de Guerre with Palm, under Order No. 16.043
"D," dated April 13, 1919, General
Headquarters, French Armies of the East, with the
following citation:
"An admirably courageous and devoted officer. On
September 29, 19x8, the liaison between the advanced post
of command of his regiment and that of the attacking
battalion having been cut by enemy patrols armed with
machine guns, he took command of a group of 2 officers
and 10 men -for the purpose of reestablishing the
communications. Coming face to face with the enemy
detachments he advanced several times in front of his
group killing several adversaries with his revolver and
endeavoring to discover the location of the others until
he was severely wounded."
WHITTLESEY, CHARLES W., Major, 3o8th Infantry, 77th
Division. French Legion d'Honneur (officer), by
Presidential Decree of May 5, 1919, and French Croix de
Guerre with Palm, under Order No. 16.043 "D,"
dated April 13," 1919, General Headquarters, French
Armies of the East, with the following citation:
"An admirably courageous and devoted officer. On
October 2, 1918, in the Argonne, having gained with his
battalion the objective assigned to him, he held the
occupied position for five days although surrounded by
the enemy. At the head of his 465 men and officers, he
resisted a force greatly superior in number. Called upon
to surrender on the fourth day when he had no more
provisions and had lost half his men, he refused to
respond to this proposition."
FRENCH MEDAILLE MILITAIRE
HERSCHKOWITZ, JACK, No. 17o8138, Private first class,
Company C, 3o8th Infantry, 77th Division.
French Medaille Militaire, by Presidential Decree of May
5, 1919,
and French Croix de Guerre with Palm, under Order No.
r6-044 "D," dated April 13, 1919, General
Headquarters, French Armies of the East, with the
following citation:
"A very courageous soldier who on September 29,
1918, accompanied an officer and one soldier in an
endeavor to reestablish the communications and the supply
of ammunition and rations between the battalion and the
regimental post of command. Attacked by a small group of
Germans they repulsed them killing one. At night they
crept into an enemy camp where they were discovered three
hours later. In order to protect his officer, Pvt.
Herschkowitz drew the fire of the enemy upon himself and
succeeded in escaping and in transmitting his message the
next morning."
KAUFMAN, Benjamin, No. 1709789, 1st Sergeant, Company K,
3o8th
Infantry, 77th Division.
French Medaille Militaire, by Presidential Decree of May
5, 1919, and
Croix de Guerre with Palm, under Order No. 16.043 "
D, " dated April 13, 1919, General Headquarters,
French Armies of the East with the following citation:
"An admirably courageous and devoted noncommissioned
officer. Going out with a patrol to reduce an enemy
machine gun nest, he became separated from his men and
though seriously wounded in the arm, advanced alone on
the enemy nest and reduced it to silence with grenades,
bringing in one prisoner with the machine gun after
having dispersed the remainder of the crew."
MONSON, JOHN J., No. 1707736, Private 1st Class, Co. A, 3o8th Infantry, 77th Division.
French Medaille Militaire by Presidential Decree of May
5, 1919, and French Croix de Guerre with Palm, under
Order No. 16-044 "D," dated April 13, 1919,
General Headquarters, French Armies of the East, with the
following citation:
"A very courageous soldier who on September 29,
1918, accompanied an officer and one soldier in an
endeavor to reestablish the communications and the supply
of ammunition and rations between the battalion and the
regimental post of command. Attacked by a small group of
Germans they repulsed them, killing one. At night they
crept into an enemy camp where they were discovered three
hours later. In order to protect his officer, Private
Monson drew the fire of the enemy upon himself and
succeeded in escaping and in transmitting his message the
next morning."
FRENCH CROIX DE GUERRE
BUDD, KENNETH P., Major, 308th Infantry, 77th Division.
French Croix de Guerre with Palm, under Order No. 16.047
" D, " dated April 13, 1919, General
Headquarters, French Armies of the East. (Citation under
"French Legion of Honor" above.)
CONN, ROBINS L., 1st Lieutenant, 3o8th Infantry, 77th
Division.
French Croix de Guerre with Gilt Star, under Order No.
16.098 "D," dated April 16, 1919, General
Headquarters, French Armies of the East, with the
following citation:
"He voluntarily took command of a patrol designated
to obtain prisoners and advanced to within a few meters
of the enemy lines, captured two sentinels and brought
them back in spite of a violent enemy artillery
fire."
CRONKHITE, LEROY GERARD, 2nd Lieutenant, 3o8th Infantry,
77th Division.
French Croix de Guerre with Gilt Star, under Order No.
20.019 "D," dated July 2, 1919, General
Headquarters, French Armies of the East, with the
following citation:
"An officer of great coolness who was conspicuous
near Binarville on September 28 and October 1, 1918. He
went up to the enemy lines and brought back a severely
wounded soldier. Later he went out to reconnoiter a nest
of machine guns which was eventually destroyed. Although
severely wounded, he refused to be evacuated."
DOLAN, JAMES, No. 17ogo86, Corporal, Co. G, 3o8th
Infantry, 77th Division.
French Croix de Guerre, with Gilt Star, under Order No.
16.098 "D," dated April 16, 1919, General
Headquarters, French Armies of the East, with the
following citation:
"Although cut off with his section of automatic
riflemen and severely wounded, he continued to exercise
command of the unit until its relief."
FAHNESTOCK, SNOWDEN A., Captain, Company C, 3o8th
Infantry, 77th Division.
French Croix de Guerre with Gilt Star, under Order No.
11-446 "D," dated November 10, 1918, General
Headquarters, French Armies of the North and Northeast,
with the following citation:
"An admirably courageous officer. On June 24, 1918,
during a violent bombardment preceding an enemy raid, he
went out to the place of action into the midst of his men
and encouraged them by his presence and later devoted
himself to the care of the wounded."
FELITTO, CARMINE, No. 17o8328, Corporal, Company D, 308th
Infantry, 77th Division.
French Croix de Guerre with Gilt Star, under Order No.
16.-98 "D," dated April 26, 1919, General
Headquarters, French Armies of the East, with the
following citation:
"His platoon commander having been surrounded by the
enemy and subjected to the fire of enemy artillery and
machine guns, he volunteered to carry a message to the
Company Commander, cutting his way through the enemy
lines, notwithstanding that a similar attempt had already
cost the lives of several men."
FLOOD, JOHN VINCENT, 2nd Lieutenant, Co. C, 3o8th
Infantry, 77th Division.
French Croix de Guerre with Gilt Star, under Order No.
10.804 "D," dated October 22, 1918, General
Headquarters, French Armies of the North and Northeast,
with the following citation (Citation of 2nd Platoon Of
CO. C, 308th Infantry, 77th Division):
"Under a violent and precise bombardment preceding
an enemy raid this platoon under the command of 1st
Lieutenant John Flood demonstrated remarkable courage and
tenacity, fearlessly awaiting the attack. By the
energetic resistance in defense of its trenches and in
spite of losses, it prevented the enemy from
entering."
HERSCHKOWITZ, JACK, No. 17o8138, Private 1st Class,
Company C, 308th Infantry, 77th Division.
French Croix -de Guerre with Palm, under Order No. 16.044
" D, " dated April 13, 1919, General
Headquarters, French Armies of the East. (Citation tinder
"French Medaille Militaire" above.)
KAUFMAN, BENJAMIN, No. 1709789, 1st Sergeant, Company K,
3o8th Infantry, 77th Division.
French Croix de Guerre with Palm, tinder Order No. 16-043
" D, " dated April 13, 1919, General
Headquarters, French Armies of the East. (Citation under
"French Medaille Militaire" above.)
KESSLER, HENRY 0., No. 17o8151, Private, CO. C, 3o8th
Infantry, 77th Division.
French Croix de Guerre with Gilt Star, under Order No.
16.098 "D," dated April 16, 1919, General
Headquarters, French Armies of the East, with the
following citation:
" He volunteered to assist a severely wounded
soldier and crawled out under an intense fire of machine
guns and artillery and brought him in. Was severely
wounded in the course of this exploit."
LINDEN, HARRY, No. 1709302, Sergeant, Company H, 308th
Infantry, 77th Division.
French Croix de Guerre with Gilt Star, under Order No.
16.098 "D," dated April 16, 1919, General
Headquarters, French Armies of the East, with the
following citation:
"All the officers of his company having been evacuated for gas, he took
command of this unit on a position which was very dangerous and subjected to a
violent bombardment. Although affected by gas himself, he
assisted in the replenishment of the ammunition under the
fire of enemy artillery."
McMURTRY, GEORGE G., Captain, 3o8th Infantry, 77th
Division.
French Croix de Guerre with Palm, under Order No. 16.043
I'D," dated April 13, 1919, General Headquarters,
French Armies of the East. (Citation under "Legion
of Honor" above.)
MILES, L. WARDLAW, Captain, 3o8th Infantry, 77th
Division.
French Croix de Guerre with Palm, under Order No. 16-043
I'D," dated April 13, 1919, General Headquarters,
French Armies of the East. (Citation under "French
Legion of Honor" above.)
MONSON, JOHN J., No. 1707736, Private 1st Class, Co. A,
308th Infantry, 77th Division.
French Croix de Guerre with Palm, under Order No. 16.044
I'D," dated April 13, 1919, General Headquarters,
French Armies of the East. (Cita-tion under "French
Medaille Militaire" above.)
QUINN, JAMES H., No. 1709546, Sergeant, Company I, 3o8th
Infantry, 77th Division.
French Croix de Guerre with Gilt Star, under Order No.
16.o98 " D," dated April 26, 1919, General
Headquarters, French Armies of the East, with the
following citation:
"He volunteered to accompany a patrol sent out to
capture prisoners and surprised two enemy soldiers who,
were occupying an advanced post and returned with them,
under the fire of the enemy infantry.
ROSSUM, HAAKON A., No. 17098067, Corporal, Company G,
3o8th Infantry, 77th Division.
French Croix de Guerre with Gilt Star, under Order No.
16.o98 I'D," dated April 16, 1919, General
Headquarters, French Armies of the East, with the
following citation:
"His battalion having been surrounded by the enemy
and without sup-plies for five days under violent
attacks, he constantly occupied an advanced post in spite
of the fire of the machine guns, trench mortars and
grenades. By his bravery he continually checked the enemy
attempts and largely contributed in the defense of his
sector."
SMITH, FRED E. (deceased), Lieutenant Colonel, 3o8th
Infantry, 77th Division.
French Croix de Guerre with Palm, under Order No. x6.043
I'D," dated April 13, 1919, General Headquarters,
French Armies of the East. (Citation under "French
Legion of Honor" above.)
TABARA, WLADYSLAW, No. 1710369, Private, Company, M,
308th Infantry, 77th Division.
French Croix de Guerre with Gilt Star, under Order No.
16.098 dated April 16, 1919, General Headquarters, French
Armies of the East, with the following citation:
"He went out in front of the lines to discover a
machine gun that was stopping the advance of his company.
He captured four machine guns, and killed, wounded or
made prisoners all the gunners."
WHITTLESEY, CHARLES W., Major, 308th Infantry, 77th
Division. French Croix de Guerre with Palm, under Order
No. 16-043 I'D," dated April 13, 1919, General
Headquarters, French Armies of the East. (Citation under
"French Legion of Honor" above.)
WOOD, MEREDITH, 1st Lieutenant, 308th Infantry, 77th
Division. French Croix de Guerre with Gilt Star, under
Order No. 16.098 I'D," dated April 16, 1919, General
Headquarters, French Armies of the East, with the
following citation:
" An observation officer who penetrated the lines of
the enemy by following a telephone line which led to a
listening post. He cut this line and returned with
important information. He was quite severely gassed by
taking off his mask to search for the missing and to give
aid to a mortally wounded soldier."
General Headquarters of the Army of the North and
Northeast
Staff
Personnel Bureau (Decorations)
Order No. 10804, " D " (Extract)
With the approbation of the Commander in Chief of the A.
E. F. in France, the Commander in Chief of the French
Armies of the North and Northeast cities in the order of
the Army Corps ...
The Second Platoon, Company C of the 308th Regiment , of
American
Infantry,
"During a violent and accurate bombardment preceding
a surprise attack of the enemy, under the orders of
Lieutenant John Flood, showed remarkable tenacity and
courage, awaiting the attack of the enemy without fear.
In spite of the losses sustained, it prevented the enemy
from penetrating that part of the trenches which it was
guarding, by its energetic resistance . . . "
At General Headquarters, October 22, 1918. The Commander
in Chief,
(Signed) PETAIN.
For original extract
The Lieutenant Colonel
Chief of Personnel Bureau
ITALIAN CROCE DI GUERRA
(No specific citations)
CHRISTIANSON, ENOCH, No. 1707578, Private, 1st Class,
Company A, 3o8th Infantry, 77th Division.
Italian Croce di Guerra.
KAUFMAN, BENJAMIN, No. 1709789, 1st Sergeant, Company
J;C, 3o8th Infantry, 77th Division.
Italian Croce di Guerra, awarded by the Chief of Staff,
Italian Army, December 9, 1921.
KLEIN, IRVING, No. 1707,558, Corporal, Company A, 3o8th
Infantry, 77th Division.
Italian Croce di Guerra.
MAcDOUGALL, ALLAN J., Captain, 3o8th Infantry, 77th
Division.
Italian Croce di Guerra.
MERCER, HOWARD F., No. 1708040, 1st Sergeant, Company C,
308th Infantry, 77th Division.
Italian Croce di Guerra.
McMURTRY, GEORGE G., Captain, 3o8th Infantry, 77th
Division.
Italian Croce di Guerra, awarded by the Chief of Staff,
Italian Army, December 9, 1921.
MILES, L. WARDLAW, Captain, 308th Infantry, 77th
Division.
Italian Croce di Guerra, awarded by the Chief of Staff,
Italian Army, December 9, 192 1.
SMITH, FRED E., (deceased), Lieutenant Colonel, 3o8th
Infantry, 77th Division.
Italian Croce di Guerra.
WHITTLESEY, CHARLES W., (deceased), Major, 3o8th
Infantry, 77th Division.
Italian Croce di Guerra, awarded by the Chief of Staff,
Italian Army, December 9, 1921.
MONTENEGRIN ORDRE DU PRINCE DANILO I
(No specific citations)
McMURTRY, GEORGE G., Captain, 308th Infantry, 77th
Division.
Montenegrin Ordre du Prince Danilo I (officier), by Royal
Award of June 14, 1919.
MILES, L. WARDLAW, Captain, 308th Infantry, 77th
Division.
Montenegrin Ordre du Prince Danilo I (officier), by Royal
Award of June 14, 1919.
WHITTLESEY, CHARLES W., (deceased), Major, 3o8th
Infantry, 77th Division.
Montenegrin Ordre du Prince Danilo I (commandeur), Royal
Award of June 14, 1919.
MONTENEGRIN MEDAILLE POUR LA BRAVOURE MILITAIRE
KAUFMAN, BENJAMIN, No. 1709789, 1st Sergeant, Company K,
308th Infantry, 77th Division.
Montenegrin Medaille pour la Bravoure Militaire. (No
specific citation of record.)
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