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Congressional Medal of Honor & Distinguished Service Cross &
Distinguished Service Medal Issued by the War Department, 1919
Contributed by Tammy Clark
Samuel R Bryson, first lieutenant, 371st Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action in the Champagne sector, France, September 29, 1918. After
being seriously wounded Lieut. Bryson remained in command of this platoon,
never hesitating in his attempts to gain his objective in the face of the
greatest hazards. Residence at appointment: 217 Center Street, Mauch Chunk,
Pa.
Thomas O. Mader (Army serial No. 1253128), first sergeant, Battery
A, 109th Field Artillery. For extraordinary heroism in action near Varennes,
France, October 2, 1918. He displayed great coolness and bravery in helping
to guide sections of his battery over a road swept by enemy shell fire, during
which 8 men were wounded and 10 horses killed, including one which he himself
rode. The driver of a swing team, having difficulty in controlling one of
the horses of a section, was assigned to another horse and his place taken
by Sergt. Mader, who guided the section until he was so severely wounded
that he was unable to control. In spite of his wounds, he directed the carriages
to places of safety, and, disregarding personal safety, requested the medical
officer to first give attention to the other wounded. Sergt. Mader's conduct
was an inspiration to the men of his battery. Residence at enlistment: Audenreid,
Pa.
Source: Congressional Medal of Honor & Distinguished Service Cross &
Distinguished Service Medal Issued by the War Department, 1919
Distinguished Service Cross
* Indicates Posthumous Award
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