World War 1 Recipients of the Distinguished Service Cross
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Born: at Bloomville, New York Home Town: Bloomville, New York *Spinney, George F.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George F. Spinney, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company C, 101st Infantry Regiment, 26th Division, A.E.F., north of Verdun, France, October 27, 1918. While advancing with the first wave Corporal Spinney, with another soldier, attacked a machine-gun nest and killed two of the crew. While attempting to capture the remainder of the crew this gallant officer was himself killed.
Born: at Brighton, Massachusetts Home Town: Faneuil, Massachusetts Spitznagel, Charles
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles Spitznagel, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company C, 15th Machine-Gun Battalion, 5th Division, A.E.F., in the Bois-de-Rappes, France, October 21, 1918. Corporal Spitznagel displayed utter disregard for his personal safety in the attack on the Rappe, when his gunner was severely wounded and his leader killed. He then fired the gun himself, until he was seriously wounded, when he refused to be evacuated, but remained with his crew, encouraging them and directing their fire until relieved two hours later.
Born: at Cincinnati, Ohio Home Town: Cincinnati, Ohio Spivey, Fred F.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Fred F. Spivey, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company B, 6th Infantry Regiment, 5th Division, A.E.F., near Romagne, France, October 14 - 18, 1918. Sergeant Spivey set a splendid example to his men while in command of a platoon under severe machine-gun fire, personally capturing two machine-guns.
Born: at Booneville, Kentucky Home Town: Lexington, Kentucky Sprague, Almon E.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Almon E. Sprague, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Medical Detachment, 355th Infantry Regiment (Attached), 89th Division, A.E.F., near Tailly, France, November 4, 1918. Under heavy artillery and machine-gun fire, Private Sprague exposed himself fearlessly on the battlefield, to give first aid to the wounded, showing marked personal valor. When his bandages were expended, he obtained a fresh supply and, under the continuous fire of a sniper, went to the assistance of 20 wounded men, bound up their wounds, and saw that the more serious cases were first carried from the field.
Born: at Fayette, Iowa Home Town: Platte, South Dakota Sprague, Chandler
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Chandler Sprague, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company K, 115th Infantry Regiment, 29th Division, A.E.F., near Balschwiller, Alsace, August 31, 1918. Upon returning from a raid which he led against enemy trenches, Lieutenant Sprague found one of his men was missing. Accompanied by one man, he promptly and voluntarily returned through artillery, machine-gun, and rifle fire, found the missing man, who had been wounded and carried him back to the American lines.
Born: at Haverhill, Massachusetts Home Town: Baltimore, Maryland *Springer, Frank
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Frank Springer, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company C, 1st Engineers, 1st Division, A.E.F., near Soissons, France, July 20, 1918. When volunteers were called for by his company commander, Private Springer volunteered and rescued wounded comrades from a barrage. Disregarding danger to himself, he continued the performance of these heroic deeds until killed.
Born: at Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin Home Town: Aurora, Illinois Springs, Elliott White
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Elliott White Springs, First Lieutenant (Air Service), U.S. Army Air Service, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 148th Aero Squadron, 4th Pursuit Group, U.S. Army Air Service, A.E.F., near Bapaume, France, August 22, 1918. Attacking three enemy planes (type Fokker), who were driving on one of our planes, Lieutenant Springs, after a short and skillful fight, drove off two of the enemy and shot down the third. On the same day he attacked a formation of five enemy planes (type Fokker), and after shooting down one plane was forced to retire because of lack of ammunition.
Born: 7/31/1896 at Fort Mill, South Carolina Home Town: Lancaster, South Carolina Springs, William H.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William H. Springs, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company E, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F., south of Soissons, France, July 18, 1918. After his platoon commander had been wounded Sergeant Springs took command, reorganized, and led the platoon forward through heavy fire to all its objectives, in which attack he was severely wounded. He also rendered gallant service before Montdidier and St. Mihiel, during both of which operations he was wounded.
Born: at Greenville, South Carolina Home Town: Madison County, North Carolina Sprouse, Robert
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Robert Sprouse, First Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company A, 30th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F., near Crezancy, France, July 15 - 16, 1918. Throughout the engagement, Sergeant Sprouse encouraged his men by his gallant conduct. After the company was ordered to withdraw, Sergeant Sprouse voluntarily returned to the position his company had held and, throughout the night of July 15 - 16, assisted in evacuating the wounded.
Born: at Alexander, North Carolina Home Town: Clinton, Missouri Srygley, Ela M.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Ela M. Srygley, First Lieutenant (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 4th Machine-Gun Battalion (Attached), 2d Division, A.E.F., near Medeah Ferme, France, October 8 - 9, 1918. When a platoon was being heavily gassed and under intense artillery and machine-gun fire, Lieutenant Srygley voluntarily left the shelter of his dressing station, proceeded to the line, and rendered invaluable aid to the wounded. On October 9, Lieutenant Srygley again left the shelter of his dressing station and under intense fire, voluntarily went to the assistance of the wounded of the 141st Infantry.
Born: at Leganon, Tennessee Home Town: Nashville, Tennessee St. George, Emery
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Emery St. George, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 30th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F., near Crezancy, France, July 15, 1918. On duty as assistant regimental signal officer, Lieutenant St. George continually exposed himself during the terrific enemy bombardment preceding the attack of July 15 repairing wires and endeavoring to keep the lines in operation.
Born: at Plymouth, Massachusetts Home Town: Plymouth, Massachusetts *St. George, Raymond
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Raymond St. George, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company G, 101st Infantry Regiment, 26th Division, A.E.F., near Bois-de-Warville, France, October 2, 1918. In the performance of his duties as scout, Private St. George displayed unusual courage in locating and charging machine-gun nests. After being mortally wounded, he insisted that those who stopped to aid him continue their advance to capture nests.
Born: at Worcester, Massachusetts Home Town: Worcester, Massachusetts St. James, Leonard
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Leonard St. James, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company I, 125th Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., near Romagne, France, October 9, 1918. Private St. James repeatedly crossed an open area 500 meters wide under intense machine-gun fire in carrying messages to battalion headquarters. On one of his trips he came upon a wounded soldier, whom he took to the aid station, after administering first aid to him.
Born: at Whittemore, Michigan Home Town: Bay City, Michigan Stackpole, Edward J., Jr.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edward J. Stackpole, Jr., Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 110th Infantry Regiment, 28th Division, A.E.F., near Baslieux, France, August 24, 1918. Directed to advance to a new position, Captain Stackpole led his men forward with great gallantry although painfully wounded in the back and leg by shell fragments, he remained on duty with his men, inspiring them by his courage and coolness to hold a difficult position against repeated attacks by the enemy in force for a period of 24 hours.
Born: at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Home Town: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Stadie, Herman Edward
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Herman Edward Stadie, Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 306th Infantry Regiment, 77th Division, A.E.F., at Feme-des-Dames, west of Fismes, France, August 20, 1918. While the vicinity of the regimental command post where he was stationed was under heavy bombardment, Captain Stadie, without thought of personal danger, voluntarily ran outside, through shrapnel and high-explosive shells, and rescued a wounded runner.
Born: at Germany Home Town: New York, New York *Staeheli, Otto
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Otto Staeheli, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F., north of Cunel, France, October 12, 1918. Lieutenant Staeheli personally led a platoon in the attack of Hill 258. He rushed 25 yards ahead of his platoon and single-handed captured three of the enemy. His platoon, inspired by his deeds, succeeded in forcing 63 others to surrender.
Born: at Chicago, Illinois Home Town: Chicago, Illinois Stafford, Charles
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles Stafford, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company D, 166th Infantry Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F., in the St. Mihiel offensive, September 12, 1918. Personally reconnoitering an enemy position, Sergeant Stafford encountered and captured single handed six of the enemy.
Born: at Marion, Ohio Home Town: Marion, Ohio Stafford, Thomas J.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Thomas J. Stafford, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company L, 127th Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., near Juvigny, France, September 1, 1918. Locating an enemy machine-gun nest, Private Stafford, upon his own initiative, organized a patrol and led it in an attack on the hostile position, thereby facilitating the advance of the company.
Born: at Canada Home Town: Rhinelander, Wisconsin Stains, Tracy R.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Tracy R. Stains, Second Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 28th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F., near Berzy-le-Sec, France, July 18, 1918. After being severely wounded at the beginning of the engagement, Second Lieutenant Stains continued to lead his command forward until he had taken positions assigned to him. He declined medical assistance and did not retire to an aid station until he had seen to the disposition and security of his men.
Born: at Falls City, Nebraska Home Town: Chicago, Illinois *Stainton, Marvin E.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Marvin E. Stainton, Second Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 28th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F., near Verdun, France, October 9, 1918. While his battalion was being held up by heavy machine-gun fire Second Lieutenant Stainton voluntarily led a small detachment of his platoon forward. He advanced far into enemy territory and succeeded in capturing seven machine-gun nests and 47 prisoners, continuing with his mission until he was killed.
Born: at Laurel, Mississippi Home Town: Laurel, Mississippi Stair, Willett A.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Willett A. Stair, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the Headquarters Company, Sixth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F., in action near Torcy, France, June 4, 1918. As a member of a raiding patrol, Private Stair displayed great courage and devotion by fearlessly entering extremely dangerous areas and obtaining information imperatively necessary to the success of subsequent operations.
Born: at Bristol, South Dakota Home Town: Minneapolis, Minnesota Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action) Stalcup, James Citation: The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James Stalcup, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company C, 114th Machine-Gun Battalion, 30th Division, A.E.F., near La Haie, France, October 17, 1918. During the attack of the enemy position, Private Stalcup, although wounded in the shoulder by a shell fragment, continued to go forward with his section for seven hours until severely wounded by a trench-mortar shell. Due to his second wound, he lost his left arm. The courage and fortitude displayed by Private Stalcup enabled his section to reach its objective with all its guns.
Born: at Hartsville, Tennessee Home Town: Hartsville, Tennessee Stambaugh, Isabelle
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Isabelle Stambaugh, Reserve Nurse, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Base Hospital No. 10, Nurse Corps, A.E.F. (Attached), in front of Amiens, France, March 21, 1918, while with a surgical team at a British Casualty Clearing Station during the big German drive of March 21, 1918, in front of Amiens, France. Nurse Stambaugh was seriously wounded by shell fire from German aeroplanes.
Born: at Mifflintown, Pennsylvania Home Town: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Stamps, Bernice B.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Bernice B. Stamps, Chief Pharmacist's Mate, U.S. Navy, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving as Corpsman (Attached), Sixth Machine-Gun Battalion, Sixth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F., near Jaulny, France, September 13 - 15, 1918. Working continually without rest or food, Pharmacist's Mate Stamps cared for the wounded under most hazardous conditions. When a counterattack by the enemy seemed imminent the medical detachment was ordered to the rear, but he willingly stayed with the wounded and assisted greatly in their evacuation.
Born: at New Hebron, Mississippi Home Town: New Hebron, Mississippi Stanfield, Lawrence
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Lawrence Stanfield, Color Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Headquarters Company, 120th Infantry Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F., near Bellicourt, France, September 28, 1918. Sergeant Stanfield, attached to the regimental intelligence service, was severely gassed but after receiving first-aid treatment he insisted on returning to duty. Gassed a second time and relieved for a short period, he personally made a search for wounded men, and, finding a large number, went to the aid station and brought stretcher bearers. He continued this work until he was blinded by the effects of the gas.
Born: at Alamance County, North Carolina Home Town: Durham, North Carolina Stankunos, Benjamin G.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Benjamin G. Stankunos, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company B, 310th Machine-Gun Battalion, 79th Division, A.E.F., near Verdun, France, November 5, 1918. With two other soldiers, Private Stankunos 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 Shamokin, Pennsylvania Home Town: Shamokin, Pennsylvania Stansberry, Lane E.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Lane E. Stansberry, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company M, 168th Infantry Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F., near Flirey, France, September 12, 1918. Sergeant Stansberry, single-handed, captured a machine-gun post with 20 prisoners. In the face of heavy machine-gun fire he later took a pair of pliers from a wire cutter who had been killed, cut a path through the wire, and led his platoon forward in the attack. The extraordinary heroism displayed by Sergeant Stansberry was a great inspiration to the members of his organization.
Born: at Birmingham, Iowa Home Town: Fairfield, Iowa Stanton, Charles, Jr.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles Stanton, Jr., Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company L, 108th Infantry Regiment, 27th Division, A.E.F., near St. Souplet, France, October 15, 1918. Accompanied by an officer and three other soldiers, Corporal Stanton made a reconnaissance of the River La Selle, the journey being made under constant and heavy machine- gun fire. To secure the desired information it was necessary to wade the stream for the entire distance.
Born: at Troy, Pennsylvania Home Town: Elmira, New York Stapleton, Gordon C.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Gordon C. Stapleton, Second Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 6th Infantry Regiment, 5th Division, A.E.F., near Vilosnes, France, November 6, 1918. Entering Vilosnes with a patrol, Lieutenant Stapleton encountered heavy enemy machine-gun fire. He attacked and killed four Germans, took four prisoners and forced those remaining to take shelter in a trench. Although greatly outnumbered he held his position, while the French crossed the River Meuse and took many prisoners.
Born: at Prairie Hill, Missouri Home Town: Ennis, Texas Stapleton, William A.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William A. Stapleton, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company I, 28th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F., near Soissons, France, July 19, 1918. With the aid of two men Corporal Stapleton charged and captured a German machine-gun.
Born: at Rush, Kentucky Home Town: Rush, Kentucky Stark, Alexander Newton, Jr.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Alexander Newton Stark, Jr., Major (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 61st Infantry Regiment, 5th Division, A.E.F., near Cote St. Germaine, France, November 7, 1918. His battalion being stopped by machine-gun fire in the attack of November 7, 1918, Major Stark personally led it in a renewed attack and thus succeeded in gaining the Cote St. Germain. Major Stark personally captured a machine-gun and 13 prisoners, his personal example of fearlessness encouraging his men to advance against odds.
Born: 1/4/1896 at Fort Sam Houston, Texas Home Town: Fortress Monroe, Virginia Starkey, Joseph W.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Joseph W. Starkey, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Division, A.E.F., near Medeah Ferme, France, October 8, 1918. Wounded, but regardless of danger to himself, Lieutenant Starkey led his men through heavy machine-gun and artillery fire in an attack overwhelmingly successful, in which he received a second wound.
Born: at Tuscumbia, Alabama Home Town: Chattanooga, Tennessee Starlings, Paul N.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Paul N. Starlings, Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 26th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F., at Berzy-le- Sec, France, July 21, 1918. In spite of the fact that returning wounded men informed that it was impossible to take Bezy-le-Sec, Captain Starlings led his company forward with courage and determination under steady fire, and thereby gave invaluable aid in the assault in which he knew his command was the last reserve. Yüklə 3,43 Mb. Dostları ilə paylaş:
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