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John C. Carter (Army serial No.
1312864), private, Medical Detachment, 118th Infantry, 30th
Division. For extraordinary heroism in action near Vaux Andigny,
France, October 5-17, 1918. Pvt. Carter displayed notable bravery in
administering aid to wounded men and carrying them to the aid
station under heavy fire. He also assisted in maintaining liaison to
the flanks and rear of his company under continuous fire,
volunteering and carrying a message under especially hazardous
conditions and during an enemy counterattack. During this engagement
Pvt. Carter was wounded, but he declined to leave his post until
ordered to do so by an officer. Residence at enlistment:
2317 Park Street, Columbia, S.C.
Marion P. McLeod, first
lieutenant, 323d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action near
Manheulles, France. November 11, 1918. While advancing with his
platoon, under perilous shell fire, he was severely wounded.
Refusing aid, he remained, and while his platoon was suffering heavy
casualties, he succeeded in holding his platoon under control and
advancing it. Residence at appointment: 1015 Lawrence Street.
Columbia, S.C.
Cromwelll E. Murray, first
lieutenant, Company B, 3d Machine Gun Battalion. Throughout
the five days of battle, near Soissons, France, July 18-22, 1918,
his conduct was marked by exceptional initiative and bravery. He
organized infantry and machine-gun units and voluntarily led them in
successful attacks against enemy machine-gun
nests. Residence at appointment: Columbia. S.
C.
Malley Stewart, private,
Headquarters Company, 371st Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in
action near Bussy Farm, France, September 29, 1918. Although
severely wounded, he continued to carry telephone material forward
through a heavy barrage for several hours until overcome by loss of
blood and weakness. Residenceat enlistment: 1009 Fine Street,
Columbia, S.C.
*Henry L. Thompson,
captain, 23d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action near
Vaux-en-Dieulet, France, November 3, 1918. Although painfully
wounded, Capt. Thompson led his battalion to the outskirts of
Vaux-en-Dieulet., the advance being without artillery support and
accomplished only by effective rifle fire. This officer himself set
an example for his men by killing with a rifle two German machine
gunners at a distance of 500 yards. He was again seriously wounded
after reaching the objective while making dispositions for defense
against counterattacks. Emergency address: Mrs. Eleanor K. Thompson,
wife, 1605 Bull Street, Columbia, S. C. Residenceat appointment:
1605 Bull Street, Columbia, S.C.
*Henry L. Thompson,
captain, 23d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action near
Vaux-en-Dieulet, France, November 3, 1918. Although painfully
wounded, Capt. Thompson led his battalion to the outskirts of
Vaux-en-Dieulet., the advance being without artillery support and
accomplished only by effective rifle fire. This officer himself set
an example for his men by killing with a rifle two German machine
gunners at a distance of 500 yards. He was again seriously wounded
after reaching the objective while making dispositions for defense
against counterattacks. Emergency address: Mrs. Eleanor K. Thompson,
wife, 1605 Bull Street, Columbia, S. C. Residenceat appointment:
1605 Bull Street, Columbia, S.C. |