World War 1 Recipients of the Distinguished Service Cross
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Born: at Topeka, Kansas Home Town: Topeka, Kansas Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (WWI) *Rykus, William Citation: The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William Rykus, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Machine-Gun Company, 38th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F., at Launay, near Chateau-Thierry, France, July 15, 1918. Private Rykus repeatedly ran through enemy machine-gun and rifle fire with important messages. Being twice wounded in those missions, he died from the effects thereof.
Born: at Brooklyn, New York Home Town: Brooklyn, New York Ryley, Norris W.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Norris W. Ryley, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Battery B, 103d Field Artillery, 26th Division, A.E.F., near Seicheprey, France, April 20, 1918. All wire communications having been destroyed, two of the three guns of his battery also destroyed, and fifty per cent of the men of the battery killed or wounded, and several runners having been killed or wounded in attempting to carry messages to the battalion post of command, Private Ryley voluntarily and repeatedly crossed an exposed field a distance of 700 yards under terrific machine-gun and artillery fire, and again repeated his hazardous task on April 21, 1918, and on each occasion accomplishing his mission. His heroic conduct was an inspiration to every man of his regiment.
Born: at Mystic, Connecticut Home Town: Norwich, Connecticut *Ryman, Herbert D.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Herbert D. Ryman, Captain (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 107th Field Artillery (Attached), 28th Division, A.E.F., near St. Gilles, France, August 17, 1918. While administering first aid to a wounded soldier, Captain Ryman was himself mortally wounded. Refusing aid, he assisted in rendering and directing the treatment of three other soldiers. Though weakened by loss of blood, he showed utter disregard for his personal danger, refusing to accept treatment until the other wounded had been cared for.
Born: at Vernon, Illinois Home Town: Mount Pulaski, Illinois Rymer, Charles B.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles B. Rymer, Bugler, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company F, 138th Infantry Regiment, 35th Division, A.E.F., near Very, France, September 26, 1918. Bugler Rymer was a member of a liaison group who worked their way 1,000 yards in advance of their first wave. Surrounded by machine-gun fire, they were forced to take refuge in a trench. Bugler Rymer worked his way along the trench to a clump of woods, where he captured a German officer alone. Assisted by two other soldiers, he later killed an enemy machine-gunner, and took 23 prisoners.
Born: at Chattanooga, Tennessee Home Town: St. Louis, Missouri Rypkema, Hannes
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Hannes Rypkema, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company A, 320th Machine-Gun Battalion, 82d Division, A.E.F., near St. Juvin, France, October 14, 1918. Sergeant Rypkema went in advance of his section and, unassisted, captured and sent to the rear 13 German prisoners. With the aid of two infantrymen he later captured 28 more prisoners under heavy artillery and machine-gun fire. When his platoon commander had been killed and more than three-fourths of his platoon had become casualties, he reorganized the remainder of the platoon and continued the attack.
Born: at Renville, Minnesota Home Town: Hinckley, Minnesota Sack, William
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William Sack, First Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company I, 126th Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., near Romagne, France, October 9, 1918. Assuming command of his company after all the officers had become casualties, Sergeant Sack skillfully maneuvered it in an attack on enemy machine-gun nests, which were hindering the advance. He was severely wounded early in the engagement, but he continued to lead and encourage his men until he received a second wound, which rendered him a cripple for life.
Born: at Keno, Michigan Home Town: Big Rapids, Michigan Sackett, Dayton S.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Dayton S. Sackett, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 26th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F., near Soissons, France, July 22, near St. Mihiel, France, September 12 - 15, near Hill 212, France, October 9, 1918. On July 22 Lieutenant Sackett continued in the fight until he had taken and consolidated the objective assigned him, despite the fact that he was wounded early in the action. On September 12 he was wounded in the first day's fighting, but continued to command his company, refusing to be evacuated until the corps objective was reached. On October 9 he fearlessly walked across an open space before allowing his troops to cross, to ascertain whether or not it was subjected to enemy fire. He was seriously wounded while on this mission.
Born: at Clarksburgh, Tennessee Home Town: Greenfield, Tennessee Sadkowski, Frank
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Frank Sadkowski, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company E, 325th Infantry Regiment, 82d Division, A.E.F., near Eply, France, September 4, 1918. Under heavy fire from machine guns, and although seriously wounded, Corporal Sadkowski continued to advance within the enemy's lines. By words of encouragement he urged his men to follow. By his brave leadership an enemy outpost defended by two machine guns and six riflemen was captured.
Born: at Russia Home Town: Keyport, New Jersey Sadler, George W.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George W. Sadler, First Lieutenant (Chaplain), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 30th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F., near Cunel, France, October 9-16, 1918. Throughout this period Chaplain Sadler, regardless of his personal safety, gave first aid and assisted in the evacuation of the wounded from the field under heavy machine-gun and shell fire and gas.
Born: at Laneview, Virginia Home Town: Laneview, Virginia *Sager, Gail H.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Gail H. Sager, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company D, 108th Infantry Regiment, 27th Division, A.E.F., near Ronssoy, France, September 29, 1918. Upon being wounded in the hand, Corporal Sager bandaged the wound himself and immediately returned to the firing line. He then picked up an automatic rifle, and, advancing alone toward machine-gun nests which were holding up his company, was killed after proceeding only a short distance.
Born: at Clarington, Pennsylvania Home Town: Buffalo, New York Sakrison, Roy H.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Roy H. Sakrison, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Headquarters, 80th Division, A.E.F., near Nantillois, France, October 4, 1918. Lieutenant Sakrison, with a group of observers and signalmen, was in charge of the forward observation post. When the infantry advanced he followed closely with his telephone lines and established another post on Hill 274. Though he was several times buried by bursting shells, Lieutenant Sakrison continued to make reports over the telephone until he was seriously wounded. After walking to a dressing station and securing first aid he returned to his post through heavy shell fire and continued to transmit important information for three hours until relieved.
Born: at Deer Park, Wisconsin Home Town: Deer Park, Wisconsin Sale, Larry L.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Larry L. Sale, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company D, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F., in the Argonne Forest, France, October 9, 1918. After all the platoon runners had been killed or wounded, Private Sale volunteered and carried an important message through heavy machine-gun and artillery barrage.
Born: at Clairborne Parish, Louisiana Home Town: Homer, Louisiana Salik, Alexander
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Alexander Salik, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company K, 120th Infantry Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F., near Juvigny, north of Soissons, France, August 28, 1918. Sergeant Salik, regardless of wounds and of mustard gas burns previously received, rejoined and advanced with his company in the attack, and assisted in reforming a platoon after it had suffered severe casualties.
Born: at Russia Home Town: Grand Rapids, Michigan *Sanborn, Eastman M.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Eastman M. Sanborn, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 316th Infantry Regiment, 79th Division, A.E.F., near the town of Montfaucon, France, September 29, 1918, while leading his company in an attack upon the enemy under heavy machine-gun and shell fire. Although badly wounded during the advance Lieutenant Sanborn proceeded with his men, his command suffering heavy losses; being again wounded he retained command until exhausted by loss of blood and fully incapacitated. While making his way to the dressing station he was again wounded, and upon arrival at the dressing station yet again. His courage, coolness, and great fortitude and devotion to duty inspired his men to heroic efforts.
Born: at Downers Grove, Illinois Home Town: Cleveland, Ohio Sanborn, Joseph Brown
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Joseph Brown Sanborn, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 131st Infantry Regiment, 33d Division, A.E.F., near Gressaire Wood, France, August 9, 1918. Immediately after a forced march of 25 miles, Colonel Sanborn's regiment was ordered into a critical engagement. Hurrying to the front he personally led his forces through a heavy and concentrated shell fire, and started the attack at the exact allotted time. After launching his attack he established his post of command in a shell hole and directed the battle to a successful termination. The courage and fearlessness of Colonel Sanborn, despite his advanced age of 62 years, were remarkable to all under his command.
Born: at Manchester, New Hampshire Home Town: Chicago, Illinois Sandburg, Charles A.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles A. Sandburg, Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company E, 108th Infantry Regiment, 27th Division, A.E.F., near St. Souplet, France, October 17, 1918. After having been wounded, Captain Sandburg continued to advance with his command until ordered to leave the field by his regimental commander.
Born: at Titusville, Pennsylvania Home Town: Jamestown, New York Sandeford, Alvan C.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Alvan C. Sandeford, Major (Field Artillery), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 13th Field Artillery, 4th Division, A.E.F., near Chery- Chartreuve, France, August 8 - 17, 1918. Twice gassed, Major Sandeford declined to be evacuated and continued in active command of his battalion. Having been advised and knowing that failure to be evacuated would probably result in his death, he nevertheless continued until he fell from his saddle in a state of total collapse. His fortitude and spirit of self-sacrifice were conspicuous.
Born: at Midville, Georgia Home Town: Midville, Georgia Sanderfer, Paul C.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Paul C. Sanderfer, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company M, 119th Infantry Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F., near St. Souplet, France, October 10, 1918. Sergeant Sanderfer showed exceptional devotion to duty and bravery during the attack of October 9 - 10. Although wounded by enemy machine-gun fire, he continued to lead his platoon forward until he fell from weakness caused by loss of blood. He even then continued to advance by crawling until his strength entirely failed him.
Born: at Union City, Tennessee Home Town: Trenton, Tennessee Sanders, Joseph D.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Joseph D. Sanders, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company D, 2d Engineers, 2d Division, A.E.F., near Chateau- Thierry, France, June 3 and 13, 1918. In command of an important outpost, Corporal Sanders exposed himself to rifle and shell fire to better observe the movements of the enemy. He was knocked unconscious by shell burst, but returned to his post immediately upon regaining consciousness. On June 13 he carried a wounded officer through an intense barrage to a dressing station.
Born: at Van Buren, Arkansas Home Town: Hoisington, Kansas Sanders, Nathan P.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Nathan P. Sanders, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company L, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Division, A.E.F., near Soissons, France, July 18 - 25, 1918. Corporal Sanders gave proof of utter fearlessness and courage during the whole 7-days' offensive. On July 18 his company was stopped by an exceptionally well-located machine gun, making advance impossible until it was silenced. He on his own initiative crept upon the gun, killed the gunner, and captured four others of the crew. He then turned the gun and operated it on the retreating Germans.
Born: at Barnett, Oklahoma Home Town: Weatherford, Oklahoma Sanders, Pleas
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Pleas Sanders, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company F, 30th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F., near Cunel, France, October 10, 1918. Sergeant Sanders attacked an enemy strong point covered by machine-gun fire. Although severely wounded, he continued to direct his platoon from a shell hole until the objective was reached.
Born: at Brownsville, Kentucky Home Town: Brownsville, Kentucky Sanderson, Earl H.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Earl H. Sanderson, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company F, 102d Infantry Regiment, 26th Division, A.E.F., at Chavignon, Chemin-des-Dames, France, on the night of February 28, 1918. Corporal Sanderson was a member of a working party well out in front of the advance post. The party encountered a violent barrage of the enemy, which protected enemy assault troops. He helped to fight off the German troops and walked back and forth under the enemy's and our barrage to collect his men. When he heard his lieutenant was in trouble he walked again to his rescue where the barrage had at first overtaken him.
Born: at Springfield, Massachusetts Home Town: Worcester, Massachusetts Sandford, William
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William Sandford, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Medical Detachment, 369th Infantry Regiment (Attached), 93d Division, A.E.F., near the Rippont River, Champagne, France, September 26, 1918. Under direct and close-range fire of several enemy machine guns Private Sandford crawled to exposed positions to dress the wounds of officers and men.
Born: at New York, New York Home Town: New York, New York *Sandh, Robin
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Robin Sandh, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Machine-Gun Company, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F., near Montfaucon, France, October 3, 1918. Private Sandh repeatedly carried messages to front-line platoons through heavy artillery and machine-gun fire. While en route to an exposed machine-gun position, under heavy fire of the enemy, he was killed by a shell fragment.
Born: at Arcadia, Nebraska Home Town: Gill, Colorado *Sandman, Leo L.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Leo L. Sandman, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company F, 353d Infantry Regiment, 89th Division, A.E.F., in the Bois-de-Barricourt, France, November, 2, 1918. Private Sandman, with a comrade, advanced as a scout across an open space which was covered by heavy machine-gun fire from the enemy. This advance was made in order to locate the position of the enemy machine-guns and draw their attention, while the rest of the platoon advanced on the flanks. Private Sandman signaled the location of the German guns to his comrades; and, he had advanced more than 200 yards through the murderous fire, when he was killed.
Born: at Barrington, Illinois Home Town: Barrington, Illinois *Sanford, Luman K.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Luman K. Sanford, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Battery F, 76th Field Artillery, 3d Division, A.E.F., near Chateau-Thierry, France, July 14 - 15, 1918. During a heavy shelling Private Sanford continued to repair broken telephone lines, which were constantly being severed by shell fire, until he was killed by an enemy shell.
Born: at Lake Arier, Pennsylvania Home Town: Endicott, New York Santarsiero, Guiseppe
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Guiseppe Santarsiero, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company M, 311th Infantry Regiment, 78th Division, A.E.F., near Grand Pre, France, October 26, 1918. Private Santarsiero rushed ahead of his company and single-handed flanked a machine-gun nest, which was causing losses to his company, killing the gunners.
Born: at Italy Home Town: Trenton, New Jersey Santini, Philippe
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Philippe Santini, Lieutenant, Army of France, for repeated acts of extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 53d Regiment, Colonial Infantry, Army of France, on July 15 - 16, October 14, and November 9, 1918, in the Argonne-Meuse. On July 15 - 16, Lieutenant Santini defended a stronghold against overwhelming forces of the enemy for a period of 34 hours until assisted by reinforcements. On October 14 under cover of a fog he carried on a raid against an enemy picket and, without loss, he captured 14 prisoners and one machine-gun. On November 9, after being severely wounded, he took a strong enemy position after a severe struggle and also captured nine prisoners and two machine guns.
Born: at France Home Town: France Saplio, Sam
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Sam Saplio, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company G, 111th Infantry Regiment, 28th Division, A.E.F., near Fismette, France, August 10 - 12, 1918. Without fear or thought for his personal safety, Private Saplio sought out enemy snipers posted in trees and killed a number of them. Later, with Sergeant John W. Thompson, he attacked an enemy machine-gun nest, killed the crew, and turned the gun on the enemy, operating it with deadly effect on the infantry and machine-gun positions, killing the gun crews and capturing ten machine-guns.
Born: at Italy Home Town: Marion, West Virginia *Sapp, Ambers
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Ambers Sapp, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Headquarters Company, 6th Infantry Regiment, 5th Division, A.E.F., near Frapelle, France, August 17, 1918. Private Sapp displayed great coolness and courage under a heavy enemy barrage when he unhesitatingly went forward to destroy enemy wire entanglements and continued this extremely hazardous work until killed.
Born: at Fleming County, Kentucky Home Town: Nepton, Kentucky Sardier, Gilbert J. M. L.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Gilbert J. M. L. Sardier, First Lieutenant of Air Service, French Air Service, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving as Pilot, French Air Service, near Mesnil-St. Firmin, France, May 15, 1918, and north of Chateau-Thierry, France, June 4, 1918. On May 15 Lieutenant Sardier, while a member on a patrol, left his unit and alone attacked and destroyed two enemy planes (single seaters). On June 4, while under American command, he attacked and burned two enemy balloons. On September 14, near St. Mihiel, he attacked two enemy balloons and drove off an enemy biplane. This action took place while serving under American command. Yüklə 3,43 Mb. Dostları ilə paylaş:
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