Lycoming County PA
Congressional Medal of Honor & Distinguished Service Cross &
Distinguished Service Medal Issued by the War Department, 1919
Contributed by Tammy Clark
Louis ?. Bobb (Army serial No. 1237251), sergeant, Company K. 109th
Infantry, 28th Division. For extraordinary heroism in action near Apremont,
France, October 2, 1918. Sergt. Bobb was a member of a reconnaissance patrol
consisting of an officer and four soldiers which was stopped and in danger
of being surrounded by enemy machine gunners and snipers. Risking his own
life to save his comrades, he dashed from cover in order to draw the enemy
fire, calling on the others to run. Crossing an open space for 150 yards
under fire, he returned the fire with his pistol, and upon reaching a sheltered
position continued to keep the enemy down by his fire while the other members
of the patrol succeeded in escaping. Residence at enlistment: 719 West Southern
Avenue, Williamsport, Pa.
Sheldon V. Clark, first lieutenant, 9th Balloon Company, Air Service.
For extraordinary heroism in action near Raulecourt, France, August 28 and
September 26, 1918. While making a general surveillance of enemy territory
on August 28 and September 26 he was attacked by enemy planes. On both occasions
he remained at his post and directed the fire by telephone until his balloon
had been set on fire. On August 28 he assisted a passenger to descend and
did not jump himself until the other's parachute had opened. On both occasions
he rescinded as soon as another balloon could be obtained. Residence at
appointment: 409 East Third Street, Williamsport, Pa.
Dennis H. Lockard, sergeant. Company C, 2d Field Signal Battalion.
For extraordinary heroism in action near Exermont, France, October 5, 1918.
Leading a detail through an intense bombardment, Sergt Lockard kept in operation
the telephone lines of regimental headquarters, thereby enabling his regimental
commander to keep in touch with elements on the firing line. Residence at
enlistment: 306 West Pen Street, Muncy, Pa.
George Obenour, private, first class, Company A, 30th Infantry. For
extraordinary heroism in action near Crézancy, France, July 15, 1918.
Three times under terrific enemy tire, he carried messages to battalion and
regimental headquarters. After the company had withdrawn he voluntarily returned
to the position his company had held and throughout the night assisted in
evacuating the wounded. Residence at enlistment: Williamsport, Pa.
Andy Toblini, private, Company F, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism
in action near Médéah Farm, France, October 3, 1918. Pvt Toblini,
together with four other men, charged a machine-gun nest, containing three
heavy machine guns, and captured the three guns and 20 prisoners. Residence
at enlistment: Knight's Road, Calvert, 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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