World War 1 Recipients of the Distinguished Service Cross
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Born: at Gresham, Wisconsin Home Town: Shepley, Wisconsin Sieg, Robert E.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Robert E. Sieg, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the Forty-Third Company, Fifth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F., in action near Blanc Mont., France, October 3 - 5, 1918. Private Sieg unhesitatingly went through the heaviest machine-gun and artillery fire dressing and carrying wounded. Disregarding his own safety, he refused to take rest or food while there were wounded needing attention.
Born: at Lundy, Missouri Home Town: Hooper, Nebraska Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action) Sielsky, Louis Citation: The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Louis Sielsky, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company C, 326th Infantry Regiment, 82d Division, A.E.F., near St. Juvin, France, October 17 - 21, 1918. Leading a daylight patrol across an exposed hillside through terrific artillery and machine-gun fire to locate enemy machine-guns, Corporal Sielsky secured valuable information and carried it back to the battalion commander. While leading a similar daylight patrol four days later, he was seriously wounded in two places by machine-gun fire, after displaying inspiring bravery and devotion to duty.
Born: at Poland Home Town: Chicago, Illinois Siemering, William H.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William H. Siemering, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company G, 142d Infantry Regiment, 36th Division, A.E.F., near St. Etienne, France, October 8, 1918. Although one of his hands was disabled, Private Siemering left a sheltered position against the advice of his companions, and went through heavy shell and machine- gun fire to the aid of a wounded comrade, bringing the latter to a place of safety.
Born: at Le Suer, Minnesota Home Town: Le Sueur, Minnesota Siers, Frank
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Frank Siers, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company M, 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Division, A.E.F., at Chateau- Thierry, France, June 6, 1918. After being wounded in the arm and back, Private Siers continued his duties of bearing messages and collecting information, and was severely wounded while attempting to establish liaison with a neighboring company.
Born: at Nebo, West Virginia Home Town: Nebo, West Virginia Sigg, Charles F.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles F. Sigg, First Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company A, 2d Ammunition Train, 2d Division, A.E.F., near Mont Blanc, France, October 8, 1918. Sergeant Sigg was in charge of a convoy of trucks, loaded with artillery ammunition, of which our batteries were in urgent need. The site selected for the dump was under very heavy shell fire, but Sergeant Sigg, drawing his convoy up in sections directed the unloading throughout the rain of shells, which were exploding on all sides of his machines.
Born: at Germany Home Town: West Park, Ohio Signor, Henry L.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Henry L. Signor, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Section No. 647, Ambulance Service, A.E.F., near Sommerance, France, October 11, 1918. Following the advance of the Infantry, Private Signor caused his car to be lifted across a mine crater by some infantrymen, and proceeding for three kilometers down a road heavily bombarded with gas and high-explosive shells he evacuated wounded from a culvert only 400 yards from enemy outposts. On the return trip his car was struck by splinters from an exploding shell which pierced the clothing of his aide and caused fresh wounds to one of his patients. After transferring his wounded across the crater to another car, he succeeded in driving it over a road almost destroyed by shell fire to a newly established dressing station in Sommerance. He continued to operate his car for 12 hours until he was relieved, having at all times displayed unhesitating courage and devotion to duty.
Born: at Clinton, Massachusetts Home Town: Worcester, Massachusetts Sikivica, Pit
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Pit Sikivica, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company D, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Division, A.E.F., near Medeah Ferme, France, during an attack made by his platoon on an enemy machine-gun nest, two automatic rifles were destroyed in his hands. Private Sikivica fell back to the supporting company, borrowed an automatic rifle, and killed two of the enemy machine-gunners.
Born: at Austria Home Town: Johnstown, Pennsylvania Sill, Frederick D.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Frederick D. Sill, First Lieutenant (Corps of Engineers), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 105th Engineers, 30th Division, A.E.F., near Panchaux and Geneve, France, October 8, 1918. Lieutenant Sill performed the difficult task of laying the tape for the jumping-off line and also for the support line on the night preceding the attack of October 8. Despite the fact that one battalion bad changed its line on the 7th and that he had to face a continuous fire of artillery, trench mortars, and machine-guns, he performed a mission which would have been extremely difficult even under normal conditions. While returning to headquarters, Lieutenant Sill carried his wounded orderly through a heavy barrage of machine-gun and artillery fire until assistance could be procured.
Born: at Cohoes, New York Home Town: Albany, New York Silloway, Ralph
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Ralph Silloway, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Battery C, 124th Field Artillery, 33d Division, A.E.F., near Romagne, France, November 1 - 3, 1918. During heavy enemy shell fire, when the other members of his section were all wounded or engaged in first-aid work, Private Silloway alone served his piece and kept it firing. Two days later, when the chief of his section was wounded, Private Silloway took command of the section and followed the barrage.
Born: at Roodhouse, Illinois Home Town: Peoria, Illinois Silva, Louis J.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Louis J. Silva, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company B, 363d Infantry Regiment, 91st Division, A.E.F., near Very, France, September 26, 1918. After the Advance of his platoon had been held up by machine-gun fire, Private Silva, with a noncommissioned officer, attacked one machine gun and put it out of action. This act resulted in the enemy abandoning two other machine guns and permitted the advance of his platoon.
Born: at Alameda County, California Home Town: Hayward, California Silver, Harry Sprague
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Harry Sprague Silver, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 28th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F., near Exermont, France, October 11, 1918. Lieutenant Silver led a patrol into the woods under a severe artillery and machine-gun fire to establish liaison with the units on the left flank. He continued on his mission after three-fourths of his patrol had been killed or wounded and succeeded in bringing valuable information to his battalion commander.
Born: at Morganton, North Carolina Home Town: Charlotte, North Carolina Silver, Tom
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Tom Silver, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company H, 11th Infantry Regiment, 5th Division, A.E.F., near Fontaines, France, November 6, 1918. Corporal Silver single handed captured and destroyed a machine gun which was operating on the flank of his company, making progress possible.
Born: at Athens, Georgia Home Town: Comer, Georgia Silverberg, Morris
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Morris Silverberg, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company G, 108th Infantry Regiment, 27th Division, A.E.F., near Ronssoy, France, September 29, 1918. Private Silverberg, a stretcher bearer displayed extreme courage by repeatedly leaving shelter and advancing over an area swept by machine-gun and shell fire to rescue wounded comrades. Hearing that his company commander had been wounded, he voluntarily went forward alone, and upon finding that his officer had been killed brought back his body.
Born: at Russia Home Town: New York, New York Silverman, Hyman
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Hyman Silverman, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company E, 60th Infantry Regiment, 5th Division, A.E.F., near Verdun, France, October 27, 1918. When enemy shell fire had ignited an ammunition dump, Corporal (then private) Silverman assisted in removing the ammunition from the blazing dump. Several of his comrades were seriously wounded by exploding shells, and he himself was hit in many places by hand-grenade explosions, but he continued until the greater part of the explosives were moved to safety. He then assisted in removing his wounded comrades, before submitting to treatment for his wounds.
Born: at Boston, Massachusetts Home Town: Chelsea, Massachusetts Silverthorn, Merwin Hancock
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Merwin Hancock Silverthorn, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the Fifth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F., in action near St. Etienne, France, October 4, 1918. Second Lieutenant Silverthorn carried an important message to his battalion commander and returned with instructions at a critical time through heavy machine-gun and shell fire.
Born: 9/22/1896 at Minneapolis, Minnesota Home Town: Minneapolis, Minnesota Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action) Silvester, Lindsay McD Citation: The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Lindsay McD Silvester, Major (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 30th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F., in the Bois- d'Agrimont, France, July 15, 1918. During the intense bombardment preceding the German drive of July 15, when the wounded were so numerous that is was impossible to care for them in the dressing station, Major Silvester voluntarily gave up his dugout for the use of the wounded and exposed himself to heavy fire during the ten hours' terrific bombardment. After leading his command across the Marne this officer directed the reduction of a number of machine-gun nests and advanced his lines 4 kilometers despite the determined resistance.
Born: at Norfolk County, Virginia Home Town: Norfolk, Virginia Simas, Manuel
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Manuel Simas, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company C, 364th Infantry Regiment, 91st Division, A.E.F., near Eclisfontaine, France, September 28, 1918. After being wounded by a machine-gun bullet, early in the afternoon, Private Simas remained in action and without making his wound known, willingly offered and held a very dangerous outpost until late the next morning, when he was ordered to the hospital.
Born: at Portugal Home Town: San Jose, California Simmers, Leroy E.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Leroy E. Simmers, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 116th Ambulance Company, 104th Sanitary Train, 29th Division, A.E.F., near Haumont, France, October 11, 1918. Private Simmers, a stretcher bearer, gave proof of great courage and unhesitating devotion to duty under heavy shell fire by assisting three wounded soldiers to a place of safety, he himself being wounded while so doing. After receiving first aid he returned to the shell-swept area and continued in the work of rescuing the wounded.
Born: at Port Deposit, Maryland Home Town: Wilmington, Delaware Simmons, Samuel Slokom
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Samuel Slokom Simmons, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the Seventy-Eighth Company, Sixth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F., in action at Blanc Mont, France, October 3, 1918. With two other soldiers Private Simmons volunteered and attacked a machine-gun nest in advance of his front line, killing the entire crew. Later, with another soldier, he went into an enemy dugout and captured forty prisoners. He also carried three messages through the enemy barrage.
Born: at Lancaster, Pennsylvania Home Town: Lancaster, Pennsylvania Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action) *Simon, Frank J. Citation: The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Frank J. Simon, Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the Seventy-Sixth Company, Sixth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F., in action near St. Georges, France, November 1, 1918. Advancing with two other men alongside of a tank, in front of his company, Sergeant Simon encountered terrific enemy fire. After cutting their way through the wire the men in the tank and the men following Sergeant Simon were killed and he was wounded. Undaunted by his wound, he continued on alone, encountering and capturing six of the crew of the enemy machine-gun in a dugout.
Born: at Chicago, Illinois Home Town: Cleveland, Ohio Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action) Simon, Louis C., Jr. (First Award)
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Louis C. Simon, Jr., First Lieutenant (Air Service), U.S. Army Air Service, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 147th Aero Squadron, 1st Pursuit Group, U.S. Army Air Service, A.E.F., in the region of Hadonville-les-La-Chausse, France, September 16, 1918. While on a protection patrol for American observation planes from the 99th Aero Squadron, Lieutenant Simon was fired upon by three Halberstadt biplane fighters. Regardless of his personal danger, he immediately engaged the enemy, although alone, drawing them down and away from the observation planes which continued their important work unmolested. Lieutenant Simon continued fighting the three Halberstadts fiercely in spite of the odds against him. He finally succeeded in getting on the tail of one; and, after firing a short burst at close range, the enemy plane fell out of control. The remaining two planes quickly broke off the combat and headed east with motors full on.
Born: at Columbus, Ohio Home Town: Columbus, Ohio Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross w/OLC (WWI) Simon, Louis C., Jr. (Second Award)
The Distinguished Service Cross (First Oak Leaf Cluster) is presented to Louis C. Simon, Jr., First Lieutenant (Air Service), U.S. Army Air Service, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 147th Aero Squadron, 1st Pursuit Group, U.S. Army Air Service, A.E.F., near Cierges, France, October 23, 1918. Lieutenant Simon and two other pilots encountered nine (type Fokker) enemy planes, which were protecting an observation plane (type Rumpler). Lieutenant Simon attacked the lower formation of four planes alone and drove them off. He next dived at the observation plane and sent it crashing to the ground in flames.
Born: at Columbus, Ohio Home Town: Columbus, Ohio Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (WWI) Simonet, Andre Citation: The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Andre Simonet, Marechal des Logis, Army of France, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Battalion of 19th Train of Military Transports, 371st U.S. Infantry (Attached), 93d Division, A.E.F., near Trieres Farm, France, September 30, 1918. While on duty with the 37th Infantry as interpreter, Marechal de Logis Simonet rendered exceptional service to our forces by assuming command until the second in command could be notified, when the adjutant and commanding officer of the battalion to which he was attached were wounded. At this time he made a voluntary trip to the regimental post of command to report conditions to the battalion.
Born: at France Home Town: France Simoni, Aristeo V.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Aristeo V. Simoni, First Lieutenant (Chaplain), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 111th Infantry Regiment, 28th Division, A.E.F., near La Chene Tondu, France, October 3, 1918. Upon learning that there were six wounded men in front of our lines, Chaplain Simoni asked for two volunteers and with the aid of these men successfully brought the wounded men to our own lines through a terrific machine-gun and grenade fire.
Born: at Italy Home Town: Chicago, Illinois *Simpson, Albert B.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Albert B. Simpson, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 11th Machine-Gun Battalion, 4th Division, A.E.F., near Nantillois, France, September 27 - 28, 1918. Lieutenant Simpson, though he was wounded, remained with his company, and by skillful arrangement of his machine-gun covered a retirement of the infantry. Next day he was again wounded, and, although urged by the surgeon to go to the rear, this gallant officer replied that there was too much work yet to be done at the front. He left t9 rejoin his command and had gone about half the distance when he was killed by a high-explosive shell.
Born: at Eelbeck, Georgia Home Town: Atlanta, Georgia Simpson, Alfred R.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Alfred R. Simpson, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company B, 321st Machine-Gun Battalion, 82d Division, A.E.F., near Somme-Py, France, October 12, 1918. While his company was covering with machine-gun fire a temporary withdrawal of the infantry, before a hostile counterattack, Private Simpson secured an abandoned German machine gun and operated it until his own company, as well as the infantry, had returned safely. He remained at his post until his ammunition was exhausted and was the last one to leave the position. Through his bravery and skill the advance of the enemy was checked, and our own forces were able to organize a fresh counter dash attack.
Born: at Velasco, Texas Home Town: Bee Cave, Texas Simpson, Charles E.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles E. Simpson, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company A, 310th Machine-Gun Battalion, 79th Division, A.E.F., near Verdun, France, November 5, 1918. With two other soldiers Private Simpson voluntarily left a place of safety went forward 40 meters under machine-gun fire in plain view of the enemy, and rescued another soldier, who had been blinded by a machine-gun bullet and was helplessly staggering about.
Born: at Great Bend, Pennsylvania Home Town: Great Bend, Pennsylvania Simpson, Ethan A.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Ethan A. Simpson, Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 142d Infantry Regiment, 36th Division, A.E.F., east of St. Etienne-a-Arnes, France, October 8, 1918. While leading his company during the attack on the morning of October 8, 1918, Captain Simpson was severely wounded, but refused to be evacuated until his senior lieutenant had been sent to him in order that he could explain the tactical situation and turn over the command of his company. Although suffering intense pain, Captain Simpson endeavored to conceal the seriousness of his wounds, thereby displaying extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty which were an inspiration to the men of his company.
Born: at Collin County, Texas Home Town: Clarendon, Texas Simpson, Harry P.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Harry P. Simpson, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Battery B, 76th Field Artillery, 3d Division, A.E.F., near Le Channel, France, July 28, 1918. After his commanding officer and 32 members of his battery had been wounded by a bomb from an enemy plane, Sergeant Simpson, himself wounded, assisted in the evacuation of the wounded, after which he remained until his piece was placed in a new position, before he retired for treatment.
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