(*indicates posthumous award)

Timothy Ahearn, corporal, Company C, 102d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action near Verdun, France, October 27, 1918. After all of the officers and sergeants had become casualties, Corpl. Ahearn took command of his company, leading it through the remainder of the day's action with great bravery and ability. Later in the day he went to the rescue of a wounded officer and succeeded in bringing him to a place of safety through terrific machine-gun fire. Residence at enlistment: 293 Poplar Street, New Haven. Conn. (New Haven Co.)

Myron Morris Andrews, first lieutenant, 20th Infantry. Besides inspiring his men and by his conduct in the fighting near Soissons, France, he promptly disposed his company to cover a battalion front in a critical situation on July 19, 1918, and by fearless exposure under fire successfully directed the operations of the command. Residence at appointment: 12 North Main Street West Hartford, Conn. (Hartford Co.)

William B. Aulward (Army serial No. 63592), corporal. Company A, 102d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action near Epieds, France, July 23, 1918. Corpl. Aulward maintained liaison between the platoons of his company, and after his platoon commander and sergeant had been shot down he took command of the platoon, remaining in command until only 2 men and himself were left alive and unwounded. Although slightly gassed, he remained on duty, rendering first-aid and carrying wounded to the first-aid station, until he became so overcome from the effects of the gas that he had to be evacuated. Residence at enlistment: 1318 East Main Street, Waterbury, Conn. (New Haven Co.)

Philip R. Babcock, first lieutenant, pilot, 88th Aero Squadron, Air Service. Connected with following consolidated citation:

Louis G. Bernheimer, first lieutenant, pilot ; John W. Jordan, second lieutenant, 7th Field Artillery, observer; Roger W. Hitchcock, second lieutenant, pilot; James S. D. Burns, deceased, second lieutenant, 165th Infantry, observer ; Joel H. McClenaon, deceased, first lieutenant, pilot; Charles W. Plummer, deceased, second lieutenant, 101st Field Artillery, observer; Philip R. Babcock, first lieutenant, pilot; and Joseph A. Palmer, second lieutenant. 15th Field Artillery, observer. All of these men were attached to the 88th Aero Squadron. Air Service.

For extraordinary heroism in action near Fismes, France, August 11, 1918. Under the protection of three pursuit planes, each carrying a pilot and an observer, Lieuts. Bernheimer and Jordan, in charge of a photo plane, carried out successfully a hazardous photographic mission over the enemy's lines to the River Alsne. The four American ships were attacked by 12 enemy battle planes. Lieut. Bernheimer, by coolly and skillfully maneuvering his ship, and Lieut. Jordan, by accurate operation of his machine gun, in spite of wounds in the shoulder and leg, aided materially in the victory which came to the American ships, and returned safely with 36 valuable photographs. The pursuit plane operated by Lieuts. Hitchcock and Burns was disabled while these two officers were fighting effectively. Lieut. Burns was mortally wounded and his body jammed the controls. After a headlong fall of 2,500 meters, Lieut. Hitchcock succeeded in regaining control of this plane and piloted it back to his airdrome. Lieuts. McClendon and Pluminer were shot down and killed after a vigorous combat with five of the enemy's planes. Lieuts. Babcock and Palmer, by gallant and skillful fighting, aided in driving off the German planes and were materially responsible for the successful execution of the photographic mission. .Residence at appointment: Litchfield, Conn. (Litchfield Co)

Jesse M. Bailey, private, first class, Sanitary Detachment, 103d Machine Gun Battalion. For extraordinary heroism in action near Chateau-Thierry, France, July 18-24, 1918. He gave an inspiring example of courage and coolness in treating wounded for two days without rest or food and under intense artillery and machine-gun fire. While maintaining a dressing station in a crater, an enemy shell struck in the center of the hole, wounding nearly all in the crater and severely injuring one man, who was buried in the earth and debris. Upon regaining consciousness Pvt. Bailey treated all of the wounded men, helped them to the first-aid station, returned and dug out the man who had been buried and left for dead and succeeded in resuscitating him. Residence at enlistment: Southbury, Conn. (Fairfield Co.)

Anthony O. Bills, deceased, corporal, Headquarters Detachment, 7th Field Artillery. Near Cantigny, France, May 28-31, 1918, he voluntarily and constantly was exposed to shell fire to repair important telephone lines. During the performance of this work he lost an arm and was otherwise seriously injured. Emergency address: Anthony Rills, father, 215 Wood Street, Dubois, Pa. Residence at enlistment : Hartford, Conn. (Hartford Co.)

Ralph L. Bishop ,second lieutenant, 102d Infantry. He was in command of a working party of about 30 men on the night of February 28, 1918. He encountered a heavy barrage of the enemy, which protected the advance of enemy assault troops. With coolness and courage he immediately placed his men in shell holes, fought off the enemy, and twice walked through the enemy's and our own barrage to recover the remains of one of his party and to collect his own men. Residence at appointment: 28 Pearl Street, New Haven, Conn. ( New Haven Co.)

George W. Botelle  (Army serial No. 1082907), private, Company C, 308th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action near Charlevaux Mill, France, October 4.1918. He repeatedly carried messages over ground swept by intense enemy fire. When his battalion had been surrounded and several other runners had been killed or wounded in the attempt, he volunteered to carry a message through the enemy lines to the regimental post of command, being severely wounded in the performance of this mission. Residence at enlistment: Rosette Street, Waterbury, Conn. ( New Haven Co.)

Henry Bradsnyder , corporal, Company U, 102d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action near Verdun, France, October 23, 1918. Accompanied by his lieutenant, Corpl. Bradsnyder   charged two machine-gun nests which were causing heavy losses in our ranks. To reach the positions it was necessary to pass through an intense machine-gun and artillery fire. The first gun was successfully reached, a German officer and one of the crew killed, and the gun captured. In the dash for the second gun the lieutenant was severely wounded. Corpl.Bradsnyder gave him first-aid treatment and remained with him, protecting him from death or capture until aid arrived some time later. Residence at enlistment: 116 Main Street, Thompsonville, Conn. (Windham Co.)

William J. Brigando , private, first class, Company I, 102d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism In action near Verdun. France,October 27, 1918. During the attack on Hill 360, north ofVerdun, on October 27, Pvt. Brigando,in charge of a squad, made a desperate attempt to silence a machine gun which was holding up the advance of the entire company. The nature of the terrain made this attack more than hazardous, but Pvt.Brigando nevertheless persisted until the entire squad, himself included, had become casualties. Residence at enlistment :118 Maple Street, Meriden, Conn.(New Haven Co.)

George N. Brigham , (Army serial No. 558268), corporal, Company I, 47th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action at St. Thibaut, France, August 10, 1918. Accompanied by another soldier, he penetrated the enemy's lines and patrolled a sector from the north bank of the River Vesle to the town ofBazoches. These two men entered an enemy dugout and killed two Germans, at the same time locating a machine-gun emplacement. Corpl. Brigham,though wounded, completed his mission before obtaining first aid. Residence at enlistment:36 North Park Street, Rockville, Conn. (Tolland Co.)

Charles E. Brundett, (Army serial No. 64374), private. Company D, 1628? Infantry, 26th Division. For extraordinary heroism in action near Seicheprev,. France. April 20, 1918. Although surrounded on all sides by the enemy, and with his ammunition entirely exhausted, Pvt. Brundett offered a most stubborn resistance to the enemy's attack, fighting his way through their ranks with his rifle and bayonet to the support platoon, where he again took up the fight. Residence at enlistment: 28 Dixwell Avenue, New Haven, Conn. (New Haven Co.)

Arthur D. Budd , lieutenant colonel, 311th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism In notion near Grand Pre, France, October 28. 1918. After our troops had established a new line and before the position had been consolidated, the enemy put down an extraordinarily heavy barrage on the position. CoL Budd went through this barrage from one end of the line to the other to prepare for the expected counterattack before returning to his post of command. Address: Care of The Adjutant General of the Army, Washington, D. C. Entered Military Academy from Connecticut.

*Richard  Butler, private, Company D,102d Machine Gun Battalion. For extraordinary heroism inaction near Marcheville, France, September 28, 1918. He volunteered to accompany a party whose mission was to bomb a hostile machine-gun emplacement. Under heavy shell fire he approached to within 30 feet of the emplacement when he was fired upon from loopholes in a stone wall. Working his way behind the wall, this courageous soldier enfiltrated the enemy with rifle fire and effected their capture. While he was disarming prisoners he was shot and mortally wounded. Emergency address: Mrs. Johanna Butler, mother, 178 East Street, New Haven, Conn. Residence at enlistment: 178 East Street, New Haven, Conn. (New Haven Co.)

Thomas F. Byron , sergeant, Company C, 102d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action near St. Hilaire, France, September 22, 1918. Assisted by another soldier, Sergt. Byron  rushed a machine-gun nest, which had been firing on their patrol. They succeeded in killing the crew. Residence at enlistment: 52 West Liberty Street. Waterbury, Conn. (New Haven Co.)

William II. Carrier ,first lieutenant, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action near Tuilerie Farm, France, November 5, 1918. While on his way to investigate the situation on the flank of his battalion, he received word that the flank company was hard pressed and without officers. He fearlessly made his way across an open field swept by continuous machine-gun fire, and although fear guides were hit and his own clothing pierced, reached the company and saved the situation. Residence at appointment: Main Street, Glastonbury, Conn. (Hartford Co.)

Charles Cartona, (Army serial No. 65624), private, Company I, 102d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action near Verdun, France, October 26, 1918. During the operations in the Belieu Bols, he went forward at the risk of personal danger, and succeeded in rescuing a wounded comrade and brought him back to safety, being subject the whole journey to intense and deadly artillery and machine-gun fire. Residence at enlistment: Beach Avenue, Terryville, Conn. (Hartford Co.)

James B. Carty , private, Company K, 102d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action near Beis de St. Remy, France, September 12, 1918. When infantry advance bad been held up by machine-gun fire, the strength of which could not be determined, Pvt. Carty and another soldier scouted far beyond their lines into enemy territory, and, after cutting telephone cables, crept up on the nests from the rear. The entire personnel of the guns, consisting of 1 officer and 39 men, was taken prisoner by Pvt. Carty, after which he marched them into our lines. Residence at enlistment : 34 North Whittelsey Avenue, Wallingford, Conn. (New Haven Co.)

John L. Casey (Army serial No. 65625), corporal, Company I, 102d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action near Chatean-Thierry, France, July 23, 1918. After seeing three runners shot down while trying to cross an open field through violent machine-gun fire, to establish liaison with a regiment five hundred yards away on his left, Corpl. Casey undertook the same mission and successfully accomplished it. Residence at enlistment: R.F.D. No. 9, Fairfield, Conn. (Fairfield Co.)

Patrick J. Clark , private, first class, Company C, 5th Machine Gun Battalion. For extraordinary heroism in action near Thiaucourt, France, September 13, 1918. On two occasions he unhesitatingly went through heavy machine-gun fire carrying messages. Later when volunteers were called for to take a message through a violent barrage he was the first to respond. Residence at enlistment: 853 Carroll Avenue, Bridgeport, Conn. (Fairfield Co.)

Charles W. Comfort, Jr ., first lieutenant. Medical Corps, attached to 102d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action at Seicheprey, France, April 20, 1918. He administered first aid for 86 hours without rest or relief to numerous wounded In the open, almost constantly under heavy artillery fire, and assisted in their evacuation, hereby setting an example of heroic performance of duties under the most trying circumstances. A bronze oak leaf is awarded to him for the following act of extraordinary heroism: On September 26, 1918, near Marcheville, France, he displayed the highest courage and devotion to duty, being continually present on the front line, administering first aid to the wounded under violent artillery and machine- gun fire. Residence at appointment: 1193 Chapel Street, New Haven, Conn. (New Haven Co.)

John W. Cousins, first lieutenant, Infantry, observer, 91st Aero Squadron, Air Service. For extraordinary heroism in action near Conflaus, France, November 2, 1918. In the course of a photographic mission of a particularly dangerous character he and his pilot were attacked by a superior number of enemy pursuit planes. During the combat that ensued, with remarkable coolness and excellent shooting he destroyed one of the attacking machines. Notwithstanding that the enemy aircraft continued to attack and harass them, Lieut. Cousins and his pilot reached all their objectives and returned to our lines with photographs of great military importance. Residence at appointment : 120 Tryon Street, New Haven. Own. (New Haven Co.)

Frank J. Cummings ,sergeant, Headquarters Company, 102d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action at Marcheville, France, September 25, 1918. He repeatedly volunteered for dangerous missions, carrying messages through violent artillery and machine-gun fires. When a small portion of his organization was cut off by the enemy he went to their aid alone and, with his pistol, cleaned out a bombers' nest. Residence at enlistment: 520 Elm Street, New Haven, Conn. (New Haven Co.)

John T. Dillon , sergeant. Company C, 302d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism near Chateau-Thierry, France, July 22, 1918. After being wounded he refused to go to the rear, but volunteered to act as a runner and repeatedly carried messages through the enemy barrage. Later the same day he voluntarily joined a platoon and fought with it in a successful attack against the enemy's lines. Residence at enlistment: 50 Bright Street, New Haven, Conn. (New Haven Co.)

*Joseph Dilworth (Army serial No. 573543), private, Company A, 39th Infantry, 4th Division. For extraordinary heroism in action near Moutfaucon Hill, France, September 26, 1918. After his squad leader had become a casualty, he assumed command and led his men against machine-gun nests, materially assisting in the capture of two guns and prisoners. He was killed in the performance of duty. Emergency address: Mrs. Helga Dilworth, wife, 109 Holl Street, South Manchester, Conn. Residence at enlistment: 109 Hull Street, South Manchester, Conn. (Hartford Co.)

Edward L. Dion , private, Company C, 102d Infantry. He displayed extraordinary heroism in defending his post during the Seicheprey engagement on the morning of April 20. 1918. Although completely surrounded by the enemy on several occasions, he fought them off with grenades and rifle fire, finally succeeding In driving them away, after which he carried a wounded comrade through a rain of shrapnel to a first-aid station and returned to his post. Residence at enlistment : 19 Francis Avenue. Hartford, Conn. (Hartford Co.)

Francis J. Dougeneck,  corporal. Headquarters Company, 102d Infantry. .For extraordinary heroism in action at Marcheville, France, September 26, 1918. When a patrol in charge of a wounded officer was entirely cut off by machine- gun and artillery tire he displayed great bravery by voluntarily carrying a message over ground swept by machine guns and later leading a rescuing party to the position. Residence at enlistment : 158 North Main Street, Bristol, Conn. (Hartford Co.)

*Fred C. Dulevitz (Army serial No. 65874), private, Company K, 102d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action near Verdun, France, October 23-27, 1918. When it became vitally important to get a message to the battalion commander, Pvt. Dulevitz volunteered for the mission, knowing that it was necessary to pass through n terrific enemy barrage. Shortly after starting on his mission and while passing through the murderous fire he was instantly killed. Emergency address: Mrs. Fred Dulevitz, mother, 62 Water Street, Newburyport, Mass. Residence at enlistment: G Pleasant Court, Hartford, Conn. (Hartford Co.)

John Duly , sergeant. Company D, 55th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action near Jaulny, France, November 8, 1918. When one of his men became entangled In the barbed wire. Sergt. Duly alone went to his rescue under heavy fire. He then went forward alone, through intense artillery and machine- gun fire, to attack a machine-gun nest. While returning to our lines he fell exhausted from fatigue and shell shock. Residence at enlistment: 815 Shelton Street, Bridgeport, Conn. (Fairfield Co.)

*Henry Leslie Eddy, second lieutenant, Infantry, attached to 82d Company, 6th Regiment, United States Marine Corps. Killed in action at Chateau-Thierry, France, June 6, 1918, he gave the supreme proof of that extraordinary heroism which will serve as an example to hitherto untried troops. Emergency address: Horace W. Eddy, father, 240 West Main Street, New Britain, Conn. Residence at appointment: 240 West Main Street, New Britain, Conn. (Hartford Co.)

Edward J. Farrell,private, Company A, 102d Infantry. On the night of Febuary 28. 1918, on the Mont des Tombes position, France, this soldier voluntarily obtained permission to run through enemy fire to assist a comrade who had been wounded. Residence at enlistment: 1000 Broad Street, Hartford, Conn. (Hartford Co.)

John R. Feegal , first lieutenant, 102d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action near Vaux. France, July 20, 1918. When his company was held up by a machine gun he went ahead under fire alone and killed the machine-gun operator with his pistol, thereby enabling his company to continue the advance. Residence at appointment : 31 Park Street, Meriden. Conn. (New Haven Co.)

John P. Fray , corporal. Company H, 102d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action at St. Hilaire, France, September 18, 1918. While under heavy enemy machine-gun fire, Corp. Fray charged a machine gun singled-handed, putting it out of action, and dispersing its crew. Later, as the raiding party withdrew, he assisted in carrying back the wounded. Residence at enlistment: 191 Cooke Street, Waterbury, Conn. (New Haven Co.)

Clarence W. Geer, first lieutenant, 102d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism In action at St. Hilaire, France, September 18-19, 1918. While advancing with a raiding party, in the face of heavy machine-gun fire, he charged alone into the woods and captured two prisoners single-handed. After the raiding party had retired, he again went back alone into the woods, under the same heavy machine-gun fire to locate wounded who had been left behind. His courage and exceptional bravery set an example to his men which contributed greatly to the success of the raid. Residence at appointment: 237 Church Street, Torrington, Conn. (Litchfield Co)

John E. Gilbertie, corporal, Company E, 327th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action near Cornay, France, October 7-26, 1918. During the entire action from October 7, he curried messages from the front line to battalion and regimental headquarters, although suffering from the effects of gas and sickness. On two occasions he volunteered and led patrols into the enemy territory, obtaining and returning with information of the utmost importance and value. Residence at enlistment: Clinton Avenue. Westport, Conn. (Fairfield Co.)

Cornelius T. Glynn (Army serial No. a685561), corporal, Company K, 59th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action near Bois-du-Fays, France, October 5-6, 1918. He showed marked bravery as battalion runner, repeatedly carrying messages through heavy artillery and machine-gun fire. He remained on duty night and day aiding materially in maintaining liaison. Residence at enlistment : 17 Winter Street. Hartford, Conn. (Hartford Co.)

Roy H. Gooding, private1, Section No. 554, Ambulance Service. For extraordinary heroism in action near Somme-Py, France, October 2-9, 1918. He volunteered and drove an ambulance at night, relieving men who were exhausted, and evacuated wounded from the most advanced posts under shell fire. On October 5 he voluntarily went out and repaired an ambulance which had been damaged by a shell, in direct view of the enemy, who shelled the place continually as he worked. On October 7 he repaired another car under the same circumstances, assuring the prompt evacuation of the wounded. Residence at enlistment : 342 First Avenue, West Haven, Conn. (New Haven Co.)

*Frank P. Gordon, corporal, Battery F, 103d Field Artillery. He displayed conspicuous courage on April 20, 1918, in voluntarily going to the aid of a wounded comrade, during which action he and the man he was assisting were killed. Emergency address: Patrick K. Gordon, father, Room 54, War Office, York, England. Residence at enlistment: 197 Atwater Street, New Haven, Conn. (New Haven Co.)

John H. Groces, sergeant, Company L, 325th infantry. For extraordinary., heroism in action near St. Juvin, France, October 16, 1918. He led a patrol, against a machine-gun nest which was causing many casualties in his company. He then worked his way to the  rear of another machine-gun position charged it, capturing three prisoners, two guns, and killing six of the enemy. Residence at enlistment: Water Street, Warehouse Point, Conn. (Hartford Co.)

Edmund R. Hampson, wagoner, Company B, 101st Machine Gun Battalion. For extraordinary heroism in action near Turgay, France, July 22, 1918. Although painfully wounded by machine-gun bullets, be courageously continued his duty of evacuating the wounded until exhausted from loss of blood. Residence at enlistment : 27 First Street, Waterbury, Conn. (New Haven Co.)

Clifford R. Haskins, wagoner, Company B, 101st Machine Gun Battalion For extraordinary heroism in action near Turgay, France, July 22, 1918. He was seriously wounded in the leg while placing injured soldiers in his ambulance. Nevertheless, he insisted on driving the machine to the dressing station and continued the work of evacuating the wounded until exhausted from loss of blood. Residence at enlistment: Elmwood, Conn. (Hartford Co.)

*Harold A. Heal, second lieutenant, Company D, 8th Machine Gun Battalion, 3d Division. For extraordinary heroism in action near Le Charmel, France. July 15, 1918. After several runners had been unsuccessful in attempts to carry an important message, Lieut. Heal volunteered and succeeded in delivering the message through intense shell fire, returning with the reply and aiding three wounded infantrymen en route. Later, with another officer, he went through heavy enemy shell and machine-gun fire and carried to shelter two wound Frenchmen. Emergency address: John J. Healy, father, R.F.D. No. 6, Norwich, Conn. Residence at appointment: Norwich, Conn. (New London Co.)

William  Hepburn, first lieutenant, 102d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action near Verdun, France, October 24, 1918. With only a handful of men, Lieut. Hepburn charged a machine-gun nest, killing or wounding the whole crew. He silenced the fire of five different guns, and, in taking the last he was severely wounded about the head. He continued, however, until his mission was accomplished and the gun silenced. Residence at appointment : 150 Kent Street, Windsor, Conn. (Hartford Co.)

Albert W. Herman, sergeant, Company D, 102d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action near Epieds, France. July 21, 1918. By the effective use of his bayonet, Sergt. Herman killed many of the enemy, and although painfully wounded, he continued to fight until ordered to the rear by his commanding officer. Residence at enlistment : New Haven, Conn. (New Haven Co.)

* Edward E. Hintz (Army serial No. 65518), corporal, Company I, 102d Infantry, 26th Division. For extraordinary heroism in action near Boureeches. France, July 20, 1918. Although seriously wounded Corpl. Hintz remained on duty, and with nine remaining men of his platoon assisted in filling in a gap between his company and the company on the right, a distance of about 200 yards, until support arrived. Emergency address: Ludwig Hintz, father, 294 Barrett Street, New Britain, Conn. Residence at enlistment: 294 Barren Street, New Britain, Conn. (Hartford Co.)

Henry W. Hobson, major. 350th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action near St. Mihiel, France. September 12, 1918. Within 10 minutes after the beginning of the advance, at 5 a.m., he was twice wounded in the shoulder by a machine-gun bullet and by shrapnel in the leg. Being in command of the assault battalion and realizing the importance of its operations, he continued to accompany and direct his command throughout the day, notwithstanding his wounds which caused him great pain and difficulty of movement. At halts he had to be assisted to lie down and got up by his adjutant; nevertheless he remained on duty until the fighting of the day was over. Residence at appointment: Yale Station-, New Haven, Conn. (New Haven Co.)

James L. Howard, lieutenant colonel, division machine-gun officer, 101st Machine Gun Battalion, 26th Division. For extraordinary heroism in action at Marcheville, France, September 26, 1918. He directed the machine-gun attack in person. Entering Marcheville ahead of the troops, he rendered great assistance while the town changed hands four times. When he was in a small party cut off and surrounded by the enemy and under fire from every direction by his coolness and resourcefulness he assisted materially in aiding the party to withdraw. He effectively organized machine-gun defenses when the enemy was endeavoring to drive our troops from the town. During the entire day he was under intense artillery bombardment, machine-gun and rifle fire, and hand-to-hand conflict with the enemy. Residence at appointment: 232 Kenyon Street, Hartford, Conn. (Hartford Co.)

William J. Howe, private, Company H, 28th Infantry. Acting as company runner on May 28-30, 1918, at Cantigny, France, he showed exceptional bravery in carrying messages through heavy shelled area, where he was also a target for snipers. Although rendered unconscious by shell explosion on one of his trips, he continued on duty as soon as he regained consciousness. Residence at enlistment: 151 Whalley Avenue, New Haven. Conn. (New Haven Co.)

Abe Johnson, private, Company G, 102d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action at Marcheville, France, September 26, 1918. This soldier volunteered to accompany a party whose mission was to bombard a hostile machine-gun emplacement. Under heavy shell fire, he approached to within 30 feet of the emplacement, when he was fired upon through loopholes in a stone wall. Working his way behind the wall, he enfiladed the enemy with rifle fire and effected their capture with the machine gun. Residence at enlistment: 98 Dikeman Street, Waterbury. Conn. (New Haven Co.)

Oscar E. Johnson (Army serial No. 2382607), private, first class, Company B, 60th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action near Cunel. France, October 14, 1918. Pvt. Johnson volunteered and went to the rescue of his platoon commander who had been wounded and was lying in a very dangerous position, subjected to heavy machine-gun and shell tire. He succeeded in carrying the officer to a place of safety. Residence at enlistment: 248 East Avenue, Norwalk, Conn. (Fairfield Co.)

Stephen Jona, Jr.,  corporal, Company 14. 102d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action at Marcheville. France, September 26, 1918. During a barrage lasting two hours he placed his men in the best shelter available, remaining in observation himself, and refused to take cover. He organized a platoon of men who had become separated from their commands and led them forward under a heavy fire from artillery, machine guns, and snipers. Throughout the engagement he was a source of inspiration to his men. Residence at enlistment: 185 Brown Street. Hartford, Conn. (Hartford Co.)

John J. Kearney, private. Company B, 102d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action at Marcheville, France, September 26, 1918. When liaison with the front-line companies had been completely broken and several runners had failed to reach them he successfully carried a message through an intense machine-gun and artillery barrage, returning with important information, Residence at enlistment: 41 Riverside Street. Hartford, Conn. (Hartford Co.)

Thomas P. Kelly, corporal. Company G, 102d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action near St. Hilaire, France, September 22, 1918. Assisted by another soldier, Corpl. Kelly rushed a machine-gun nest which had been firing on their patrol. They succeeded in killing the crew. Residence at enlistment : 154 Grand Street, Waterbury, Conn. (New Haven Co.)

Orie H. La Croix (Army serial No. 1683636), corporal, Company A, 308th Infantry, 77th Division. For extraordinary heroism in action near Binarvllle, France, October 1, 1918. When his company commander and first sergeant had been wounded, he rallied the company and continued the advance, fearlessly exposing himself to hostile fire and inspiring the men with him by his courage. Residence at enlistment : 332 Wilmot Avenue, Bridgeport, Conn. (Fairfield Co.)

Marc V. Launceot, sergeant, Company B, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action near Medeah Farm, France, October 3, 1918. During the absence of his platoon commander, Sergt. Launceot took command of the platoon, led an attack, and captured seven machine guns in strong position. He was later seriously wounded. Residence at enlistment : 63 Harrison Street, Bridgeport, Conn. (Fairfield Co.)

Robert S. Lee (Army serial No. 1200983), sergeant, Company C. 102d Field Signal Battalion, 27th Division. For extraordinary heroism in action east of Ronssoy, France, September 29, 1918. Sergt. Lee was a member of an advanced regimental signal party which went over the top with the third wave in the attack against the Hindenburg line. The officer in charge and 3 privates were wounded, and 2 sergeants, 2 corporals, and 2 runners were killed. Sergt. Lee, in the face of terrific shell and machine-gun fire, fearlessly and courageously strung telephone lines and patrolled same in such a manner as to insure telephone communication with the battalion to which he was attached. His bravery and extreme devotion to duty was a splendid inspiration to all his comrades. Residence at enlistment: 24 Main Street. New Britain, Conn. (Hartford Co.)

Frank Liguskis (Army serial No. 1899405). mechanic. Company I. 325th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action near St. Juvin, France, October 16, 1918. With another soldier, Mechanic Liguskis voluntarily made several trips into No Man's Land under heavy enemy fire and carried to safety eight wounded comrades who had been lying helpless and exposed to this fire. Residence at enlistment : 27 Park Street, New Britain. Conn. (Hartford Co.)

Kenneth P. Littauer, major, 88th Aero Squadron, Air Service. For repeated acts of heroism in action near Confians, France, September 14, 1918, and near Doulcon, France, October 30, 1918. He volunteered on a mission to protect a photographic plane for another squadron on September 14 and continued toward the objective at Confians even after three other protecting planes had failed to start. In an encounter with five enemy pursuit planes he completely protected the photographic plane by skillful maneuvering, although his observer was wounded and his machine seriously damaged. On October 30, while on duty as chief of air service of the 3d Army Corps, he volunteered and made an important reconnaissance of enemy machine-gun emplacements at a low altitude near Doulcon. Residence at appointment: Care of Frederick Averill, Branford, Conn. (New Haven Co.)

Simon E. Longfield (Army serial No. 50169), corporal, Company D, 23d Infantry, 2d Division. For extraordinary heroism in action near Bois de Clerembauts, France, June 7, 1918. Even after having been seriously wounded, Corpl. Longfield continued with his duties as runner throughout the whole night, after which he was ordered to the rear because of weakness caused, by loss of blood. Residence at enlistment: 270 Main Street, Hartford, Conn. (Hartford Co.)

James McGuire, Jr., private, Company II, 326th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action near St. Juvin, France, October 17, 1918. With exceptional gallantry, he voluntarily went out Into an area swept by heavy machine-gun fire to rescue a wounded sergeant, and succeeded In carrying the latter a considerable distance through heavy fire to a first-aid station. Residence at enlistment: 29 Thompson Street, New Haven, Conn. (New Haven Co.)

William T. McKernan, sergeant, Company K, 102d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action near Verdun, France, October 24-29. 1918. After all the company officers had been killed or wounded, he took command of the company and led it in effective attack against the enemy on the 25th of October and again on the 27th. After the attack on the enemy of October 28 he secured a box of rifle grenades, and while a protective barrage was laid down with these he crawled out in advance of the line and brought in several wounded comrades. Residence at enlistment: Eagleville, Conn. (Windham Co.)

Lan D. MacVicar (Army serial No. 547453), sergeant, Company I, 30th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action near Crezancy, France, July 15, 1918. Sergt. MacVicar conducted a party of ammunition carriers to the front line during the most violent part of the shell fire near Crezancy on July 15. He also conducted a reconnoitering patrol through terrific machine-gun und shell fire that same day. Residence at enlistment: Norfolk, Conn. (Litchfield Co)

Francis P. Malone, corporal. Company D. 102d Machine Gun Battalion. For extraordinary heroism in action near Turgay, France, July 22-23. 1918. After all the other members of his squad had become casualties, he volunteered and led two other squads on a machine-gun nest which he had located and put it out of action with the first burst of shot. Later, he helped dress wounded men of his squad and evacuated them under heavy artillery and machine- gun fire. Although severely gassed the next day, he continued in the advance. Residence at enlistment: 778 State Street, New Haven, Conn. (New Haven Co.)

Earl J. Martin, corporal, Company I, 102d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action near Verdun. France, October 27, 1918. He led his platoon over the top until further advance was impossible. He then remained in observation, upon being grenaded by two of the enemy, he shot them with his pistol and, moving forward, gained entrance to an unused "pill box." A few hours later he ventured out into enemy trenches, entered a nearby dugout, and disposed of six occupants, then retired to his former position in the " pill box," returning to his own lines after dark. Residence at enlistment: Main Street, New Britain, Conn. (Hartford Co.)

Frank Minalga (Army serial No. 41138), private, Company E, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action near Medeah Farm France October 8, 1918. When his company was held up by an enemy machine-gun nest, Pvt. Minalga advanced on the nest from the flank and captured it single-handed. Residence at enlistment: 185 Franklin Street, New Haven, Conn. (New Haven Co.)

Thomas W. Murphy (Army serial No. 1033794), sergeant. Company I, 64th Infantry, 7th Division. For extraordinary heroism in action near Rembercourt, France, November 1, 1918. S'rgt. Murphy 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. Residence at enlistment: 168 Black Rock Avenue, New Britain, Conn. (Hartford Co.)

Earl D. Norton (Army serial No. 293917), private, Company H, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action near Vaux, France, July 1, 1918. While Pvt. Norton, an automatic-rifle gunner, was advancing during the attack a shell fragment struck a bag of hand grenades which he was carrying on his hip, resulting in an explosion which shattered his left leg. Despite the severe wound, he crawled forward toward a shell hole, where the remainder of his squad had taken refuge, and with his remaining strength, threw his automatic rifle to the men in the shell hole. His injuries necessitated the amputation of his leg.  Residence at enlistment : 177 Whitefield Street, Guilford, Conn. (New Haven Co.)

William H. J. O'Brien, first lieutenant, Medical Corps, attached to 76^th Field Artillery. For extraordinary heroism in action near la Trinite Ferme, France, July 14-15, 1918. During the entire night of July 14-15 and throughout the following day he was continually exposed to high explosives and gas shells in caring for the wounded, even after he had been painfully wounded by the fragment of a shell. Residence at appointment : 42 Dwight Street, New Haven, Conn. (New Haven Co.)

Eric s. Olsen, sergeant, Company F, 102d Infantry. He was a member of a working party on the night of February 28, 1918, well out in front of the advance post. His party encountered a violent barrage of the enemy which protected enemy assault troops. He helped to fight off the German troops, and walked back and forth twice under the enemy's and our own barrage to collect his men. When he heard that his lieutenant was in trouble, he walked back again to his rescue, where the barrage had at first overtaken him. Residence at enlistment : 472 East Street, New Britain, Conn. (Hartford Co.)

*John T. Owens, second lieutenant, 315th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action near Vendun, France, November 4, 1918. After locating three machine-gun positions. Lient. Owens put one of them out of action with an automatic rifle by killing the gunners and forcing the carriers to abandon the gun. He was killed by machine-gun fire while reorganizing his company after a local counterattack. Emergency address: Mrs. Julia Owens, mother, 71 Laurel Street, Hartford, Conn. Residence at appointment: 71 Laurel Street, Hartford, Conn. (Hartford Co.)

Tony Paradiso, private, Company D, 102d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action at Epieds, France, July 23, 1918. Fighting with rare courage at Epieds, he bayoneted several Germans, and then, discovering two machine- gunners in a tree, he crept through the wheat fields alone and killed them. Later he made several trips from Epieds to a dressing station in the woods, traversing a road under constant shell and machine-gun fire. Residence at enlistment: Norwalk, Conn. (Fairfield Co.)

Richard G. Plumley, captain, 39th Infantry, 4th Division. For extraordinary heroism in action near the Bois de Septsarges, France, September 27 to October 10,1918. On duty as regimental adjutant, Capt. Plumley left a place of safety, and going forward under heavy fire assisted in reforming the assault battalion, which had lost most of its officers and was becoming disorganized. During the following days he repeatedly crossed areas which had been subjected to heavy gas bombardments, and as a result became almost blind and greatly weakened by gas poisoning. He refused to be evacuated, however, and remained on duty throughout the night, rendering valuable assistance to the regimental commander, who had just taken command. Residence at appointment : 47 Freeman Street, Hartford, Conn. (Hartford Co.)

Herbert Ratenburg, sergeant, Sanitary Detachment, 101st Machine Gun Battalion. For extraordinary heroism in action north of Chateau-Thiemy, France, July 22, 1918. Although wounded in three places by machine-gun bullets, he followed the attack and continued his duty, thereby inspiring his comrades. Residence at enlistment: 16 East Turnpike Street, South Manchester, Conn. (Hartford Co.)

Eugene B. Reed, pharmacist's mate, second class, United States Navy, attached to 5th Regiment, United States Marine Corps. For extraordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne, France, October 4, 1918. During a bombardment he four times crossed an area heavily shelled and subjected to machine-gun fire to render assistance to his comrades. Residence at enlistment: 50 Davis Street, Danbury, Conn. (Fairfield Co.)

Henry A. Riecke, first lieutenant, 102d Infantry, 26th Division. For extraordinary heroism In notion near Bouresches, France, July 20, 1918. When the advance of his company was temporarily held up by machine-gun fire in front of Bouresches he 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. Residence at appointment: Meriden, Conn. (New Haven Co.)

Charles A. Robbins, first sergeant, Company D, 311th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action near Bois de Grand Fontaine, France, September 26. 1918. Although severely wounded, he continued to advance with the company until the objective was reached, and then returned to the rear only when ordered to do so by his commanding officer. He then assisted in the removal of the wounded to a dressing station. 

Philip Roberge, private. Company D, 103d Machine Gun Battalion. For extraordinary  heroism in action near Belleau, France, July 18, 1918. He showed absolute disregard of personal danger while acting as litter bearer, bringing in wounded from his own and other companies under heavy machine-gun and artillery fire. While carrying a stretcher, which bore a wounded soldier, he received a wound which put out one of his eyes, yet he continued until the wounded man had been taken to the dressing station. Residence at enlistment: 30 Dyer Street, Danielson, Conn. (Windham Co.)

James H. Roberts (Army serial No. 567195), sergeant, Company K, 39^th Infantry, 4th Division. For extraordinary heroism in action near Montfaucon. France, September 20 to 28, 1918. Sergt. Roberts displayed marked courage and self-sacrifice, when, after being wounded in the arm, he refused to leave the battle field and continued to perform his duties as platoon sergeant until he was wounded in the knee two days later and had to he carried from the field. Residence at enlistment: 13 Warren Street. South Manchester, Conn. (Hartford Co.)

*Robert M Ryans, sergeant. Company A. 102d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action at Marcheville, France, September 26, 1918. He was in command of a platoon advancing under heavy artillery bombardment, machine-gun and rifle fire. Though severely wounded, he continued to lead his platoon, pushing on with his men until he was killed. Emergency address: Mrs. R. Ryans, mother. 218 Lexington Avenue, East Boston, Mass. Residence at enlistment: Hartford, Conn. (Hartford Co.)

Earl It. Sanderson, corporal. Company  F, 102d Infantry. He was a member of a working party on the night of February 28, 1918, well out in front of the advance post. The party encountered a violent barrage of the enemy, which protected enemy assault troops. He helped to fight oft the German troops and walked back and forth under the enemy's and our own barrage to collect his men. When he heard his lieutenant was in trouble he walked again to his rescue where the barrage had at first overtaken him. Residence at enlistment: 36 High Street, New Haven, Conn. (New Haven Co.)

Charles T. Sency, captain, 28th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action near Ploisy, south of Soissons, France, July 19, 1918. He displayed inspiring courage and leadership under heavy fire during the capture of Ploisy and while reorganizing units and repelling a counterattack. Address: Care of The Adjutant General of the Army, Washington. D. C. Entered military service from Connecticut.

Erwin E. Shepard,  private, first class, Company C, 2d Engineers. For extraordinary  heroism in action near Medeah Farm, France, October 9, 1918. Crawling forward under heavy machine-gun fire, he assisted in bringing a wounded comrade to safety. Residence at enlistment: 16 Crown Street, Waterbury, Conn. (New Haven Co.)

Edward H. Smallyon, private, Machine Gun Company, 3oth Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action near Mezy, France, July 15, 1918. Given a message to send by buzzer, he found that all his wires had been destroyed. He immediately started through the bombardment and safely delivered the message, although nearly surrounded by the enemy. Residence at enlistment: 83 Seymour Street, Hartford, Conn. (Hartford Co.)

Thomas J. Smith, corporal. Company II, 9th Infantry. On June 6, 1918, near Chatean-Thierry, after having been severely wounded, be remained with his platoon, encouraging and urging on men in the absence of their platoon sergeant, who had been killed. Residence at enlistment: 26 Smith Street, New Britain, Conn. (Hartford Co.)

*Charles Timm, corporal. Company G,  102d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action near Crepion, France, October 23, 1918. Corpl. Timm, with the assistance of one other soldier, captured three enemy machine guns and their crews which had held up the advance of his company. He was later killed in action in the Bois de la Reine. Emergency address : Care of Ansonia Aerie Eagles No. 1996. Ansonia, Conn. Residence at enlistment: Care of Ansonia Aerie Eagles No. 1996, Ansonia, Conn. (New Haven Co.)

Jeremiah Tryon, private. Company C, 102d Infantry. He displayed unusual daring and courage during the Seicheprey engagement on the morning of April 20, 1918, when, under heavy artillery fire, he climbed out of his trench in the front line onto the top and killed a sniper, who was pouring a destructive fire into our trenches. Residence at enlistment: Saybrook, Conn. (New London Co.)

Julius I Twiss, sergeant, Headquarters Company, 102d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action at Marchevllle, France, September 26, 1918. During the counterattack on Marcheville he became separarted from his command. Under terrific artillery and machine-gun fire he voluntarily gathered together a few scattered men and organized a point of defense, showing coolness, bravery, and judgment which materially assisted in the success of the counterattack. Residence at enlistment: 27 Whitmore Street. Hartford, Conn. (Hartford Co.)

Anthony Wallace (Army serial No. 2383465), corporal, Company E, 60th. Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action near Cunel, France, October 14, 1918. After his company had been held up by terrific machine-gun fire, while advancing on Cunel,  Corpl. Wallace, then private, with another soldier, went forward in face of the annihilating fire and by flanking the strong point succeeded in capturing three prisoners and two guns. Residence at enlistment: 16 Jetland Place, Bridgeport. Conn. (Fairfield Co.)

James Walsh, sergeant. Company A, 102d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action September 20, 1918, near Marcheville, France. He displayed remarkable coolness, courage, and devotion to duty under terrific shell and machine-gun fire. When surrounded by the enemy he organized men near him, collected the wounded, and brought them to safety. He was himself wounded but remained in action until his company was relieved, several hours later. Residence at enlistment: 27 Lafayette Street, Hartford. Conn. (Hartford Co.)

Leonard H.F. Wessel, private. Company K, 114th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action near Verdun, France, October 12-14, 1918. He performed his duties as a runner under heavy shell fire for three days and nights without rest, and when the relay stations between the battalion and regimental posts of command had been wiped out he continued to carry messages the entire distances between the two posts. Residence at enlistment: 137 Quaker Lane, West Hartford, Conn. (Hartford Co.)

Stephen J. Weston, sergeant, Company I, 47th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action near Bois de Brieulles, France, September 28, 1918. Sergt. Weston charged an enemy machine gun which was inflicting heavy losses upon our troops and delaying the advance. He wounded the gunner and captured the gun, thereby enabling our advance to continue. Residence at enlistment: 533 Baldwin Street, Waterbury, Conn. (New Haven Co.)

Herbert S. Whedon, sergeant, Company B, 102d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action at Marcheville, France, September 26, 1918. During an intermittent barrage, lasting for two hours, he placed his men in the best shelter available, but himself remained in observation, refusing to take cover from terrific artillery fire. He was twice buried by exploding shells while securing wounded. Residence at enlistment: Madison, Conn. (New Haven Co.)

Mr. Thomas Whiteside Wilbur, secretary, Y. M. C. A., attached to 6th Machine Gun Battalion, United States Marine Corps. For extraordinary heroism in action near Jaulny. France, September 13-15, 1918. Declining to remain in the rear, Mr. Wilbur attached himself to the medical department, rendering first aid and bringing in wounded, serving at all times in a most valuable manner. He disregarded an order to return to the rear when it seemed that the enemy would launch a counterattack, but remained with the wounded until all were safely evacuated. Address: 24 Franklin Square, New Britain, Conn. (Hartford Co.)

Irving Woolf, private, Company I, 308th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action near Revillon, France, September 10, 1918. Volunteering to serve on a patrol for the purpose of capturing prisoners, Pvt. Woolf 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. Residence at enlistment: 71 Fenwick Street, Hartford, Conn. (Hartford Co.)

* Edward M. Young, second lieutenant, 178th Infantry Brigade, 89th Division. For extraordinary heroism in action near Beaufort, France, November 8, 1918. While under unusually heavy shell fire, he 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. Emergency address: Mrs. William E. Young, mother, 139 Ashley Street, Hartford, Conn. Residence at appointment: 139 Ashley Street, Hartford, Conn. (Hartford Co.)

Source: Soldiers of the Great War Vol. I
Contributed & transcribed by  Tammy C.