World War 1 Recipients of the Distinguished Service Cross
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Born: at Russia Home Town: Chicago, Illinois Tryon, Jeremiah
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Jeremiah Tryon, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company C, 102d Infantry Regiment, 26th Division, A.E.F., during the Seicheprey engagement on the morning of April 20, 1918. Private Tryon displayed unusual daring and courage when, under heavy artillery fire, he climbed out of his trench in the front line onto the top and killed a sniper, who was pouring a destructive fire into our trenches.
Born: at Saybrook, Connecticut Home Town: Saybrook, Connecticut *Tubbs, Benjamin T.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Benjamin T. Tubbs, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company I, 356th Infantry Regiment, 89th Division, A.E.F., near Pouilly, France, November 10 - 11, 1918. Private Tubbs accompanied Lieutenant Murphy and three other soldiers in a flank attack on three heavy machine-guns. Fired on directly at 30 yards, they charged the guns, and in the hand-to-hand fight which followed this soldier and two of his comrades were killed.
Born: at Farmerville, Louisiana Home Town: Farmerville, Louisiana *Tucker, Louis J.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Louis J. Tucker, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company K, 102d Infantry Regiment, 26th Division, A.E.F., in the Bois d'Ormont, France, October 23 - 27, 1918. Private Tucker bravely volunteered to carry an important message to the battalion commander at a critical juncture, and, in attempting to pass through a terrific enemy barrage, was instantly killed by shell fire.
Born: at Boonville, Mississippi Home Town: Memphis, Tennessee Tucker, Marion C.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Marion C. Tucker, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company L, 328th Infantry Regiment, 82d Division, A.E.F., near Sommerance, France, October 12, 1918. While being carried unconscious to a dressing station, after having been wounded, Sergeant Tucker regained consciousness, arose from the stretcher and rejoined his company, Shortly after a gas shell exploded in a dugout where he and other men were taking cover. Although badly gassed, he again refused evacuation, remaining on duty with the company until it was relieved 16 days later.
Born: at Moultrie, Georgia Home Town: Moultrie, Georgia Tucker, Royal K.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Royal K. Tucker, First Lieutenant (Chaplain), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 105th Infantry Regiment, 27th Division, A.E.F., east of Ronssoy, France, September 29, 1918. During the operations against the Hindenburg line Chaplain Tucker displayed remarkable devotion to duty and courage in caring for the wounded under heavy shell and machine-gun fire. The splendid example set by this officer was an inspiration of the combat troops.
Born: at Upper Alton, Illinois Home Town: Mobile, Alabama Tudury, Henry
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Henry Tudury, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company C, 12th Machine-Gun Battalion, 4th Division, A.E.F., near Courchamps, France, July 18 - 20, 1918. Engaged as runner, Private Tudury made repeated trips through intense shelling and machine-gun fire. On July I8 he was gassed, but bravely continued with his heroic work until he fell exhausted on the 20th.
Born: at Bay St. Louis, Mississippi Home Town: Bay St. Louis, Mississippi Tuftin, Carl
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Carl Tuftin, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company D, 318th Infantry Regiment, 80th Division, A.E.F., near Sommauthe, France, November 4 - 5, 1918. Private Tuftin volunteered for dangerous outpost service within the enemy line. He worked his way behind enemy machine-guns, was wounded, but refused to leave his post, and, by the skillful use of his automatic rifle, assisted in driving the enemy from their entrenched positions. Private Tuftin refused to leave his post, until the battalion was relieved.
Born: at Norway Home Town: Clayton, Wisconsin Tukey, Allen A.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Allen A. Tukey, Second Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 28th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F., during the engagement near Soissons, France, July 18 and 19, 1918. The leadership of Second Lieutenant Tukey’s platoon was exceptionally distinctive by reason of his courage, initiative, and presence of mind. While advancing on the second day of the attack he was wounded, but continued with his command until he had given complete instructions to his platoon sergeant and notified his company commander of the disposition of his guns, after which he was compelled to yield command because of weakness from his injuries.
Born: at Omaha, Nebraska Home Town: Omaha, Nebraska Tune, Horace R.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Horace R. Tune, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 60th Infantry Regiment, 5th Division, A.E.F., near Clery-le-Grand, France, November 1, November 6 and November 10, 1918. On the morning of November 1, Lieutenant Tune personally led an attack against an enemy machine-gun nest, killing one of the enemy, wounding one, and taking four prisoners. On November 6, he went far in advance of his company, and with two other men, killed a sniper in a building in the village of Murvaux. On November 10, he led the remnants of his company in clearing the Bois-de-Juvigny of enemy detachments. In this action, Lieutenant Tune killed one of the enemy with a rifle and assisted in the capture of five prisoners.
Born: at Shelbyville, Tennessee Home Town: Shelbyville, Tennessee *Turano, John
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John Turano, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company I, 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Division, A.E.F., near Vaux, France, July 1, 1918. Attempting to bring to shelter his captain, who was lying wounded and exposed to fire, Private Turano was himself killed, thereby sacrificing his life in an effort to rescue his commanding officer.
Born: at Westerly, Rhode Island Home Town: Worcester, Massachusetts Turbeville, William James
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William James Turbeville, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company E, 118th Infantry Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F., near Bellicourt, France, September 30, 1918. Private Turbeville, a battalion runner, displayed exceptional courage and disregard for personal danger in making three trips with important messages through heavy enemy machine-gun and shell fire.
Born: at Clarendon County, South Carolina Home Town: Lexington, South Carolina Turkopp, Carl F.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Carl F. Turkopp, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 308th Trench Mortar Battery, 158th Field Artillery Brigade, 83d Division, A.E.F., near Brabant sur Meuse, France, October 23, 1918. During the offensive operations in the Boissois Bois, Corporal Turkopp, although wounded by shell fire and knocked down by concussion, returned to his gun and continued to fire. So great was his exhaustion, that it was necessary for him to be supported while doing his work.
Born: at Toledo, Ohio Home Town: Columbus, Ohio *Turley, Clarence L.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Clarence L. Turley, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company I, 128th Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., near Juvigny, north of Soissons, France, August 30, 1918. In attack by his company Corporal Turley gave proof of unusual gallantry and courage by fearlessly going out under heavy machine-gun and artillery fire to give aid and carry back the wounded. He was himself seriously wounded while engaged in this work.
Born: at Marion, Kentucky Home Town: Pasco, Washington Turner, Ben E.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Ben E. Turner, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 112th Infantry Regiment, 28th Division, A.E.F., at Fismette, France, August 27, 1918. When the enemy attack preceded by very heavy barrage, had broken through and forced a retirement over the Vesle, Lieutenant Turner, himself wounded and under enemy fire from front and flanks directed the retirement of his men, while he alone covered their withdrawal over the river with an automatic rifle, crossing after the last man was safely over.
Born: at Kahoka, Missouri Home Town: Kahoka, Missouri *Turner, Charles W.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles W. Turner, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 308th Infantry Regiment, 77th Division, A.E.F., near Binarville, France, October 6, 1918. Surrounded by enemy machine-guns and snipers, and under heavy shell fire, Lieutenant Turner refused to surrender, but held his position with extraordinary heroism and total disregard for his own life until he and all his detachment were killed.
Born: at Brooklyn, New York Home Town: Brooklyn, New York Turner, Dennis C.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Dennis C. Turner, Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 30th Infantry Regiment, 4th Division, A.E.F., near Mezy, France, July 15, 1918. Although completely surrounded and his ammunition exhausted, Captain (then lieutenant) Turner refused to surrender. Assembling his platoon of about 18 men, he made a dash for our lines, through the enemy's machine-gun and rifle fire, and by taking advantage of all available cover and grenades and ammunition, found on the way, succeeded in joining our troops.
Born: at Shelby, North Carolina Home Town: Charlotte, North Carolina Turner, Henry D.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Henry D. Turner, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company B, 10th Machine-Gun Battalion, 4th Division, A.E.F., near Le Vallee, France, July 23; near St. Thibault, France, August 9, 1918. near the Bois-de-Septsarges, France, September 29, 1918, and near the Bois-de-Fays, France, October 6, 1918. Sergeant Turner, a runner, repeatedly went out under shell and machine-gun fire to maintain liaison between units, frequently volunteering for especially hazardous missions. After other runners had been killed, he rendered valuable service by repeatedly crossing dangerous areas in order to maintain communications.
Born: at Burnt Prairie, Illinois Home Town: Fairfield, Illinois *Turner, James A.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James A. Turner, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 318th Infantry Regiment, 80th Division, A.E.F., near Buzancy, France, November 2 - 3, 1918. After having been severely wounded during the night of November 2, 1918, First Lieutenant Turner continued in command of his company. Despite his wound, he led his company in the attack the following day, when he was killed by an enemy shell. He set an example of fearlessness and bravery to his men.
Born: at Ludlow, Kentucky Home Town: Chicago, Illinois Turner, Joseph W.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Joseph W. Turner, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company D, 118th Infantry Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F., near Vaux Andigny, France, October 11, 1918. Sergeant Turner volunteered and carried an automatic rifle to an advantageous position far in advance of his own line, and maintained an effective fire on the enemy until his gun was put out of action and he was wounded in both hands and forced to retire. Before going to the rear he gave full and valuable information regarding the enemy's position to his officers.
Born: at Walnut Grove, South Carolina Home Town: Enoree, South Carolina Turner, Otis E.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Otis E. Turner, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company M, 117th Infantry Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F., near Busigny, France, October 18, 1918. When his platoon was held up by an enemy machine-gun post, Private Turner, with another soldier, took their automatic rifle, rushed 50 yards through intense fire, skillfully placed the rifle in position, and opened fire.
Born: at Jasper County, Iowa Home Town: Belville Island, Iowa Turner, Ray C.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Ray C. Turner, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 101st Ambulance Company, 101st Sanitary Train, 26th Division, A.E.F., near Saulx, France, September 26, 1918. Under intense bombardment Private Turner volunteered to go forward with a sergeant to rescue a number of seriously wounded soldiers. While they were engaged in this heroic work Private Turner was wounded and his companion killed by an exploding shell. After receiving first aid he immediately resumed his duties and remained at the front until the advanced station was closed.
Born: at Danville, Illinois Home Town: Danville, Illinois *Turrentine, Herbert S.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Herbert S. Turrentine, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company C, 119th Infantry Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F., near Ypres, Belgium, August 31, 1918. After his platoon sergeant and a corporal had been shot while firing an automatic rifle, Private Turrentine ran forward across an open space and picked up the gun, but was instantly killed by sniper fire while attempting to get the automatic gun back into action.
Born: at Mocksville, North Carolina Home Town: Winston-Salem, North Carolina Turrill, Julius Spear
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Julius Spear Turrill, Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the Fifth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F., in action in the Bois-de-Belleau, France, June 6, 1918. Colonel Turrill displayed extraordinary heroism and set a splendid example in fearlessly leading his command under heavy fire against superior odds. Because of his bravery and initiative every possible advantage in the attack was obtained.
Born: at Shelburne, Vermont Home Town: Burlington, Vermont Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action) Tuttle, Mellen F. Citation: The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Mellen F. Tuttle, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company B, 103d Infantry Regiment, 26th Division, A.E.F., on Hill 190, near Chateau-Thierry, France, July 20, 1918. When all of the men of the automatic-rifle team of which he was a member had been wounded, Private Tuttle voluntarily advanced alone, attacked a number of enemy machine-gun nests which were holding up the advance, and forced the enemy to retreat, thereby making possible the continued forward movement of his detachment.
Born: at Freeport, Maine Home Town: New Gloucester, Maine Tveten, Hans L.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Hans L. Tveten, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company K, 362d Infantry Regiment, 91st Division, A.E.F., at Gesnes, France, September 29, 1918. When his company was under fire from two German machine-guns, Private Tveten crept forward alone and put the guns out of action with rifle grenades, capturing single handed four Germans and both machine guns.
Born: at Norway Home Town: Sand Creek, Montana Twiford, Elwood
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Elwood Twiford, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company A, 119th Infantry Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F., near Bellicourt, France, September 29, 1918. Having become separated from the remainder of his squad in a heavy fog, and, being surrounded by several enemy machine-gunners, Private Twiford set up his automatic rifle and within a few minutes killed or captured all of the enemy near him.
Born: at East Lake, North Carolina Home Town: Dare County, North Carolina Twiss, Julius I.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Julius I. Twiss, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Headquarters Company, 102d Infantry Regiment, 26th Division, A.E.F., at Marcheville, France, September 26, 1918. During the counter attack on Marcheville, Sergeant Twiss became separated from his command. Under terrific artillery and machine-gun fire, he voluntarily gathered together a few scattered men and organized a point of defense, showing coolness, bravery, and judgment which materially assisted in the success of the counter attack.
Born: at Niantic, Connecticut Home Town: Hartford, Connecticut Tydings, Millard E.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Millard E. Tydings, Major (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 111th Machine-Gun Battalion, 29th Division, A.E.F., north of Verdun, France, in October 1918. On October 10, 1918, north of Samogneux, France, with utter disregard for his own personal safety, Major Tydings made a personal reconnaissance and located the enemy lines. He also assisted in the capture of three prisoners, one machine gun and 1 minenwerfer, all of which were returned to our liens. On October 23, 1918, in the attack on Etrayes Ridge, he again displayed exceptional gallantry in making personal reconnaissances and in maintaining liaison between the units of his battalion although he was frequently under severe enemy artillery fire. His continued personal reconnaissance of front- line positions made possible an effective disposal of machine guns and artillery in support of the efforts of the Infantry to advance which contributed in a large measure to the success of the brigade with which his command was operating. The heroic personal conduct displayed by Major Tydings was an inspiration to all the officers and men of his command.
Born: at Havre de Grace, Maryland Home Town: Havre de Grace, Maryland Ucac, Joseph
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Joseph Ucac, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company A, 308th Infantry Regiment, 77th Division, A.E.F., near Binarville, France, September 27, 1918. Returning to the line after being wounded by a hand grenade the previous day, Private Ucac persistently requested to be allowed to assist stretcher bearers in the removal of the wounded. While performing this heroic mission, constantly subjected to treacherous machine-gun and artillery fire, he was again wounded.
Born: at Russia Home Town: Brooklyn, New York Ulrich, William
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William Ulrich, Sergeant Major, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the Second Battalion, Sixth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F., in action near Thiaucourt, France, September 15, 1918. Accompanied by three other soldiers, Sergeant Major Ulrich fearlessly charged into the enemy's lines through intense machine-gun fire in pursuit of a party of Germans, and returned with fifty-one prisoners.
Born: at Germany Home Town: New York, New York Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action) Underwood, Albert T. Citation: The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Albert T. Underwood, Lance-Corporal, British Expeditionary Forces, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 5th Battalion, Leicestershire Regiment, Territorial Force, 46th Division, British Expeditionary Forces, during the attack on Riquerval Woods, France, October 11, 1918. While acting as a platoon scout in advance of his platoon, Corporal Underwood suddenly encountered a post of nine Germans. He fearlessly engaged them until his platoon arrived. His courageous action not only saved his platoon from being ambushed but enabled it to reach its objective with slight loss. This action took place in conjunction with the attack of the 30th U.S. Division. Yüklə 3,43 Mb. Dostları ilə paylaş:
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