Greene County PA
Congressional Medal of Honor & Distinguished Service Cross &
Distinguished Service Medal Issued by the War Department, 1919
Contributed by Tammy Clark
*Jay Le R. Antes, private, Medical Detachment, 5th Field Hospital,
3d Sanitary Train. He fearlessly exposed himself to barrage and machine-gun
fire at Cantiguy, France, on May 28 and 29, 1918, to perform his duty as
a stretcher bearer. In order that the suffering of wounded might relieved
and lives saved, with unselfish heroism he left the security of the trench
to go to wounded in a machine-gun emplacement and while performing this noble
duty was killed. Emergency address: Mrs. Catherine Antes, mother, R. F. D.
No. 4, Morristown, Pa. Residence at enlistment: Morristown, Pa.
Arno S. McClellan, second lieutenant, 47th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action at Sergy, France, August 1, 1918. This officer fearlessly
led his platoon in locating and successfully attacking German machine guns,
thereby facilitating the advance of his company. He also led a combat patrol
in front of his position, for the purpose of driving out hostile snipers.
Later, when his company was forced to retire to a more sheltered zone, Lieut.
McCIellan, with one soldier, remained in an exposed position and rendered
valuable service by covering the withdrawal with accurate fire from an automatic
rifle. Residence at appointment: Harveys, Green County, Pa.
George E. McGinuis, captain, 110th Ambulance Company, 103d Sanitary
Train. For extraordinary heroism in action at Fismette, France, August 9-10,
1918. During the night of the 9th of August Capt. McGinnis, with complete
disregard of his personal safety, made a reconnaissance under fire and located
a line of evacuation for ambulances from Fismette, and on the morning of
the 10th of August, under shell fire, he personally repaired the bridge between
Fismes and Fismette, thereby making possible the evacuation of 28 wounded
men. Residence at appointment: 635 West Main Street, Morristown, Pa.
Edward Martin, lieutenant colonel, 110th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Courmont, France, July 29, 1918. In command of an
inexperienced battalion, he led an attack against a strongly held position,
and advancing with the front line, raised the morale of officers and men
by his coolness under heavy fire and utter disregard for personal danger.
For the following act of extraordinary heroism in action Lieut. Col. Edward
Martin is awarded one oak-leaf cluster to be worn with the distinguished-
service cross: For extraordinary heroism in action near Courmont, France,
July 30, 1918. Although painfully wounded when regimental headquarters was
destroyed by shell fire, he went with a battalion commander and directed
the successful attack against a strong enemy position, remaining in command
of the regiment until its relief. Residence at appointment: Waynesburg, Pa.
Harry S. Smith, second lieutenant, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Tuilerie Farm, France, November 3, 1918. Lieut. Smith
led the advance elements of his regiment during an advance of 8 kilometers
through the German lines, and, with extraordinary skill and courage, reduced
several enemy strong points. In addition he captured 50 prisoners and a large
amount of material. Residence at appointment: 227 East Main Street, Waynesburg,
Pa.
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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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