York County PA
Congressional Medal of Honor & Distinguished Service Cross &
Distinguished Service Medal Issued by the War Department, 1919
Contributed by Tammy Clark
*John A. Doll, private, first class, Company E, 145th Infantry. For
extraordinary heroism in action near Olsene, Belgium, October 31, 1918. While
leading a squad forward, Pvt. Doll suddenly found himself in the midst of
an enemy barrage, but he exposed himself to the severe fire in trying to
keep his men organized and continued with the advance. He was killed while
thus engaged. Emergency address: Mrs. Lizzie Doll, mother, 224 South Newberry
Street, York, Pa. Residence at enlistment: 224 South Newberry Street, York,
Pa.
Clarence F. Frey, private, Headquarters Company, 316th Infantry. For
extraordinary heroism in action near Verdun, France, November 7, 1918. Acting
as a runner Pvt. Frey was sent from regimental headquarters to the front
lines. On the way he was severely wounded by a fragment of shell, but he
continued on, despite weakness from loss of blood and dazed from shock. He
delivered his message before being evacuated. Residence at enlistment: Red
Lion. Pa.
Charles M. Kidd, corporal, Company K, 31th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Verdun. France. November 10. 1918. While his company
was being held up by machine-gun fire. Corpl. Kidd led his squad, in spite
of a severe leg wound, against the machine gun, killing the gunner and clearing
the way for the advance of his company. Residence at enlistment: New Freedom,
Pa.
Charles I. Thomas, private. Company D, 311th Machine Gun Battalion.
For extraordinary heroism in action near Nantillois, France, September 29,
1918. He was detailed as a runner between the battalion commander and his
company. While delivering messages he was severely wounded, but continued
in the performance of his duty, refusing aid, until ordered to the rear by
his battalion commander. Residence at enlistment: Dillsburg, Pa.
George Witmer, corporal, Company G, 28th Infantry, For extraordinary
heroism in action near Nonsard, France, September 12, 1918. Accompanied by
another soldier, Corpl. Witmer attacked and destroyed an enemy machine-gun
nest, using only his rifle and bayonet. Residence at enlistment: R. F. D.
No. 1, Manchester, 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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