Schuylkill County PA
Congressional Medal of Honor & Distinguished Service Cross &
Distinguished Service Medal Issued by the War Department, 1919
Contributed by Tammy Clark
Alfred M. Bergstein, first lieutenant, Medical Corps, attached to
18th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action near Exermont, France,
October 8, 1918. Under heavy shell fire, Lieut. Bergstein cared for the wounded,
although he had been severely wounded and was suffering great pain. He refused
to be evacuated until all the wounded had been treated. Residence at appointment:
624 Minersville Street, Pottsville, Pa.
Joel Thompson Boone, lieutenant, Medical Corps, United States Navy,
attached to 6th Regiment, United States Marine Corps. For extraordinary heroism
in the Bois de Belleau, France, June 9-10 and 25, 1918. On two successive
days the regimental aid station in which he was working was struck by heavy
shells and in each case demolished. Ten men were killed and a number of wounded
were badly hurt by falling timbers and stone. Under these harassing conditions
this officer continued without cessation his treatment of the wounded,
superintending their evacuation, and setting an inspiring example of heroism
to the officers and men serving under him. On June 25, 1918, Surg. Bonne
followed the attack by one battalion against enemy machine-gun positions
in the Bois de Belleau, establishing advanced dressing stations under continuous
shell fire. Residence at appointment: St. Clair, Pa.
William E. Brophy, corporal. Company A, 345th Battalion, Tank Corps.
For extraordinary heroism in action near Argonne Forest, France, October
6, 1918. Although wounded in the arm, Corpl. Brophy insisted upon returning
to his tank and taking part in the counterattack. He remained with the tank,
doing very effective work until the attack had been repulsed. Residence at
enlistment : McAdoo, Pa.
Herbert K. Lennox, private, Company K, 26th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Cantigny, France, May 27, 1918. Engaged as gunner
of an automatic rifle team. Pvt. Lennox was so severely wounded that he was
unable to withdraw from the advancing enemy. Concealing himself untill the
assaulting wave had passed over him, he opened fire on the enemy from the
rear, completely discouraging their attack and forcing them to retire. Residence
at enlistment: 230 West Railroad Street, Pottsville, Pa.
Harold L. Reese, first lieutenant, 30th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Mezy. France, July 15. 1918. During the unprecedented
artillery bombardment preparatory to the great German offensive of July 15,
Lieut, Reese maintained liaison between different signal units by visiting
the positions during the bombardment. It seemed utterly impossible for runners
to venture through this fire, yet Lieut. Reese voluntarily led a detail through
the barrage, and thus established communication, also encouraging his men
to greatest efforts. Residence at appointment: 125 East Mahonoy Avenue, Mahonoy
City, Pa.
Alexander Scandel (Army serial No. 2383284), private. Company K, 60th
Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action near Bois de la Pultiere, France,
October 15, 1918. When his platoon was forced to take shelter from the intense
fire, Pvt. Srandel, with another soldier, having located the source of the
fire, crawled forward 200 yards, capturing a nest containing two guns and
five of the enemy. When his companion had started to the rear with the prisoners,
Pvt. Scandel continued forward, rushing from shell hole to shell hole, and
outflanking a second nest, taking one gun and three prisoners. Residence
at enlistment: 27 East Cherry Street, Shenandoah, Pa.
Anthony Scanlan, first sergeant, Company F, 16th Infantry. For
extraordinary heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 21, 1918. Although
severely wounded, he displayed exceptional courage and leadership by reorganizing
his battalion under fire when all of its officers had been killed or
incapacitated by injuries. Residence at enlistment: R. F. D. No. 2. Lost
Creek, 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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