World War 1 Recipients of the Distinguished Service Cross
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Born: at Rahway, New Jersey Home Town: Rahway, New Jersey Terry, Milo E.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Milo E. Terry, Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 145th Infantry Regiment, 37th Division, A.E.F., near Montfaucon, France, September 26 - 30, 1918. Although severely wounded while leading his company in the assault, Captain Terry refused to be evacuated and courageously continued in command of his company for four days in action under heavy fire of all arms and constantly in contact with the enemy. On September 30 he was again severely wounded, but remained with his company until evacuated in a delirious condition after the company's relief had been completed. By his intrepid conduct and disregard of personal danger he inspired the men of his company and contributed greatly to the success of the operation.
Born: at Van Wert, Ohio Home Town: Van Wert, Ohio Teske, Amos
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Amos Teske, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company D, 167th Infantry Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F., near Ancerviller, France, March 4, 1918. Corporal Teske was a member of a patrol of five men and took a conspicuous part when it encountered an enemy patrol of 11 men, which it attacked and routed, taking two prisoners.
Born: at Cardiff, Alabama Home Town: Coal Valley, Alabama Tessier, Fernand
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Fernand Tessier, First Lieutenant, Army of France, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 14th Regiment of Chasseurs, 369th U.S. Infantry (Attached), 93d Division, A.E.F., in the Champagne Sector, France, September 26 - October 1, 1918. Lieutenant Tessier was attached to the 369th Infantry as liaison officer, and, by continuous passage through zones which were under most intense fire, maintained perfect liaison with brigade headquarters. In the attack on Sechault, he was constantly in touch with the most advanced lines, and personally carried messages to the assaulting battalion. He aided materially in holding the captured positions.
Born: at France Home Town: France Thacher, Archibald G.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Archibald G. Thacher, Major (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 306th Infantry Regiment, 77th Division, A.E.F., at St. Juvin, France, October 14, 1918. While commanding the 2d Battalion in a flank march across the Aire River, Major Thacher, acting with the greatest gallantry and with utter disregard for his own safety, personally made a reconnaissance in the face of heavy hostile machine-gun and shell fire, well in advance of his battalion, thereby saving his command from heavy losses. It was due to his thorough reconnaissance that his subsequent successful attack on this strong hostile position was consummated.
Born: at Boston, Massachusetts Home Town: New York, New York Thacker, Edgar
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edgar Thacker, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company H, 28th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F., on May 28 - 30, 1918, near Cantigny, France. Private Thacker displayed distinguished conduct as a company runner, passing frequently through Cantigny when it was being heavily shelled and also running through German barrages to deliver messages.
Born: at Vanceburg, Kentucky Home Town: Vanceburg, Kentucky Thalke, Max P.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Max P. Thalke, Sergeant, 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. Sergeant Thalke displayed unusual courage and gallantry in leading his platoon forward under heavy fire from artillery and machine-guns. He also gave first aid to the wounded while under fire, and when a retirement was ordered he remained behind to carry back the wounded.
Born: at Aurora, Illinois Home Town: Menasha, Wisconsin *Tharau, Herman
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Herman Tharau, Gunnery Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the Fifty-Fifth Company, Fifth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F., in action near Vierzy, France, July 18, 1918. While out with a reconnoitering party to establish liaison with the company to his right, Sergeant Tharau captured a machine gun and killed the crew.
Born: at Germany Home Town: Buffalo, New York Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action) *Tharp, Lewis M. Citation: The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Lewis M. Tharp, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 140th Infantry Regiment, 35th Division, A.E.F., north of Charpentry, France, September 27 and 28, 1918. Lieutenant Tharp repeatedly exposed himself to heavy enemy artillery and machine-gun fire in order to maintain communication between company and battalion headquarters.
Born: at Melrose, Kansas Home Town: Winfield, Kansas Thaw, William (First Award) Citation: The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William Thaw, Major (Air Service), U.S. Army Air Service, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 103d Aero Squadron, 3d Pursuit Group, U.S. Army Air Service, A.E.F., near Reims, France, March 26, 1918. Major Thaw was the leader of a patrol of three planes which attacked five enemy monoplanes and three battle planes. He and another member of the patrol brought down one enemy plane and the three drove down, out of control, two others, and dispersed the remainder.
Born: 8/12/1893 at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Home Town: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross w/OLC (WWI) Thaw, William (Second Award)
The Distinguished Service Cross (First Oak Leaf Cluster) is presented to William Thaw, Major (Air Service), U.S. Army Air Service, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 103d Aero Squadron, 3d Pursuit Group, U.S. Army Air Service, A.E.F., near Montagne, France, April 20, 1918. In the region of Montagne Major Thaw attacked and brought down, burning, an enemy balloon. While returning to his own lines the same day he attacked two enemy monoplanes, one of which he shot down in flames.
Born: 8/12/1893 at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Home Town: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (WWI) Thayer, Sidney, Jr. Citation: The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Sidney Thayer, Jr., First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the Fifty-Fifth Company, Fifth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F., in action near Beaumont, France, November 11, 1918. After being wounded, Lieutenant Thayer remained with his company until its objective had been reached, refusing evacuation until rendered unconscious by loss of blood.
Born: at Marion, Pennsylvania Home Town: Haverford, Pennsylvania Other Award: Navy Cross (Same Action) Thebaud, Delphin E. Citation: The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Delphin E. Thebaud, Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 38th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F., near Romagne, France, October 9, 1918. After the successful attack on Hill 253, Captain Thebaud was directed to establish liaison with the 30th Infantry. Three runners were sent out, but each returned, stating that it was impossible to reach the 30th Infantry, due to the intensity of enemy fire. Captain Thebaud turned over the command of his company and fearlessly exposed himself to heavy machine-gun fire to accomplish the mission. After having proceeded about 300 yards he fell, severely wounded by machine-gun fire. His conduct had a marked effect upon the morale of his men.
Born: at Alameda, California Home Town: Philippine Islands Thebert, William F.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William F. Thebert, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company K, 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Division, A.E.F., near St. Etienne-a-Arnes, France, October 3 - 9, 1918. Acting as battalion runner, Private Thebert carried messages through intense artillery and machine-gun fire. This soldier has been on duty as a runner since June 6, being entrusted with especially important messages because of his carefulness and reliability.
Born: at Fort Covington, New York Home Town: Fort Covington, New York Thedinger, Louis C.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Louis C. Thedinger, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company E, 142d Infantry Regiment, 36th Division, A.E.F., near St. Etienne, France, October 8, 1918. When his company had been stopped by heavy enemy machine-gun fire, Sergeant Thedinger left shelter for the purpose of interviewing two German prisoners. Learning from them the location and strength of the enemy's position, he obtained permission to attack it, and, with a party of ten volunteers, went forward in the face of heavy machine-gun fire, flanking the machine-gun nest and capturing four prisoners and three machine guns.
Born: at St. Joseph, Maryland Home Town: Perry, Oklahoma Theobald, Carl G.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Carl G. Theobald, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Intelligence Section, 1st Battalion, 361st Infantry Regiment, 91st Division, A.E.F., near Gesnes, France, October 10, 1918. While on a liaison patrol Corporal Theobald and Private Ivan Y. Bailey attacked and captured a hostile machine-gun nest and its entire crew.
Born: at Hinckley, Utah Home Town: Hinkley, Utah Thiabaud, Claude E.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Claude E. Thiabaud, Lieutenant, Army of France, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 6th Regiment, Colonial Infantry, Army of France, at Le Ferme and Damvillers, France, November 7 - 10, 1918. In liaison with American troops Lieutenant Thiabaud rendered most valuable assistance and greatly aided in driving the enemy from La Ferme and Damvillers. Throughout the war he participated in all the important attacks of his organization, and his brilliant leadership, singular courage and devotion to duty played an important part in the success of the operations.
Born: at France Home Town: France Thibodeau, Joseph A.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Joseph A. Thibodeau, Mechanic, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company L, 103d Infantry Regiment, 26th Division, A.E.F., near Belleau Wood, France, July 18 - 23, 1918. During the early part of the action Mechanic Thibodeau assisted in the evacuation of wounded under severe artillery and machine-gun fire. When a wound in the arm made it impossible for him to carry stretchers he refused to be evacuated, but rejoined his company, went over the top with his comrades, and continued in action with them until wounded in the leg.
Born: at Canada Home Town: Lawrence, Massachusetts Thiebault, Rene
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Rene Thiebault, Marechal des Logis, Army of France, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 308th Company, 3d Battalion of Light Tanks, Assault Artillery, Army of France, near Massif Blanc Mont, France, October 3, 1918. Following an attack by the 2d American Division, Marechal Des Logia Thiebault distinguished himself by personal courage and coolness in going under heavy shell fire to the rescue of wounded American soldiers.
Born: at France Home Town: France *Thoete, Carl G.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Carl G. Thoete, Sergeant First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company D, 1st Engineers, 1st Division, A.E.F., at Cantigny, France, May 28, 1918. Although twice wounded early in the attack Sergeant First Class Thoete went over the top with his section and courageously directed its operations for five hours under steady fire, refused medical treatment, and led a second advance until killed by a machine-gun bullet.
Born: at Lockland, Ohio Home Town: Santa Barbara, California Thomas, Carr M.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Carr M. Thomas, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Battery A, 12th Field Artillery, 2d Division, A.E.F., near Chateau- Thierry, France, July 21 - 23, 1918. With another soldier Sergeant Thomas voluntarily crossed an area swept by shell and machine-gun fire to establish liaison with the infantry, obtaining valuable information for the battery commander. Two days later, after working in an observatory under constant shell fire, this soldier was wounded, but he refused first aid until other men had been cared for, and went to the rear only upon being ordered to do so.
Born: at Chicago, Illinois Home Town: New Rochelle, New York Thomas, Charles I.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles I. Thomas, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company D, 311th Machine-Gun Battalion, 79th Division, A.E.F., near Nantillois, France, September 29, 1918. Private Thomas was detailed as a runner between the battalion commander and his company, While delivering messages he was severely wounded, but continued in the performance of his duty, refusing aid until ordered to the rear by his battalion commander.
Born: at Latimore, Pennsylvania Home Town: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Thomas, David
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to David Thomas, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company A, 1st Engineers, 1st Division, A.E.F., northwest of Verdun, France, October 9, 1918. Upon two occasions Corporal Thomas, upon his own initiative, went out in advance of his platoon, armed only with a rifle, and attacked machine-guns which were endangering his company by enfilading fire. In the face of fire from these guns he continued to fire on them until he had killed the gunners.
Born: at Taylor, Pennsylvania Home Town: Avoca, Pennsylvania *Thomas, Everett
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Everett Thomas, Bugler, 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, Bugler Thomas was himself killed, thereby sacrificing his life in an effort to rescue his commanding officer.
Born: at Edgar county, Illinois Home Town: Paris, Illinois Thomas, Frank B.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Frank B. Thomas, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company C, 102d Field Signal Battalion, 27th Division, A.E.F., near Ronssoy, France, September 27, 1918. When the telephone lines had been destroyed by the advancing tanks, and the enemy had started a counterattack from the three sides before new ones could be laid, Private Thomas volunteered to carry a message from the infantry battalion to which he was attached and succeeded in going through intense artillery, machine-gun, and sniper fire to regimental headquarters, delivering the message in time to enable reinforcements to be brought up.
Born: at New York, New York Home Town: New York, New York Thomas, Fred (First Award) Citation: The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Fred Thomas, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the Sixteenth Company, Fifth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F., in action near Chateau-Thierry, France, June 25, 1918. Second Lieutenant Thomas commanded the left flank platoon of his company, which was subjected to heavy fire from enemy machine-guns and trench mortars. When further advance in the face of the fire became impossible, he went forward alone, located the machine-gun positions, and then organized a flank attack on the emplacements, putting out of action four guns, one of which he himself captured. In this exploit his command suffered 40 per cent casualties and captured twenty-one prisoners. Reforming the remnants of his platoon, he moved forward through the enemy's barrage and to his objective, which he consolidated and held in the face of three counterattacks in five hours.
Born: at Hundred, West Virginia Home Town: Hundred, West Virginia Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross w/OLC (WWI) Thomas, Fred (Second Award)
The Distinguished Service Cross (First Oak Leaf Cluster) is presented to Fred Thomas, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the Sixteenth Company, Fifth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F., in action near St. Etienne, France, October 4, 1918. While endeavoring to re-establish a large company front, which had become disconnected, Second Lieutenant Thomas encountered a large number of the enemy filtering through our lines. By strategic maneuvers he formed a strong resistance, causing heavy casualties on the enemy and forcing their retreat, after he himself had been seriously wounded.
Born: at Hundred, West Virginia Home Town: Hundred, West Virginia Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (WWI) *Thomas, Gerald Provost Citation: The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Gerald Provost Thomas, Second Lieutenant (Air Service), U.S. Army Air Service, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 17th Aero Squadron, 4th Pursuit Group, U.S. Army Air Service, A.E.F., near Cambrai, France, September 22, 1918. When ten enemy planes of his group were attacked by a superior number of the enemy, Lieutenant Thomas refused to seek safety in flight, but attacked a superior number of the enemy in order to assist another member of his squadron to escape. In the performance of this act he was shot down and killed by the enemy.
Born: at Flushing, New York Home Town: Flushing, New York Thomas, Hastings
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Hastings Thomas, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company C, 21st Machine-Gun Battalion, 7th Division, A.E.F., near Vieville-en-Haye, France, November 1, 1918. Private Thomas acted as a runner during offensive operations, and under severest enemy barrages, carried messages to and from the front lines.
Born: at Cosby, Missouri Home Town: Cosby, Missouri Thomas, John
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John Thomas, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company F, 316th Infantry Regiment, 79th Division, A.E.F., near Nantillois, France, September 28, 1918. Under terrific enemy fire Private Thomas advanced alone to the enemy lines and silenced an enemy machine gun driving the enemy crew to flight. His bravery and devotion to duty enabled the Infantry to resume the advance against the enemy forces with a minimum of losses. His conduct greatly inspired the men with whom he served.
Born: at Greece Home Town: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Thomas, Roland Calvin
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Roland Calvin Thomas, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company M, 118th Infantry Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F., at Vaux-Andigny, France, October 15, 1918. After being twice wounded Corporal Thomas continued to advance with his automatic-rifle squad, leading his men 100 yards under extremely heavy fire.
Born: at Union County, North Carolina Home Town: Kirshaw, South Carolina Thomas, Spiros
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Spiros Thomas, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company B, 165th Infantry Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F., near Landres-et-St. Georges, France, October 15, 1918. Sergeant Thomas, after all his officers and first sergeant had become casualties, took command of his company, led them forward under heavy artillery and machine-gun fire, and retained complete control of the company, although suffering heavy casualties and under trying conditions, until relieved at the close of the day. Yüklə 3,43 Mb. Dostları ilə paylaş:
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