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SERGEANT HARRY JUNE, No. 1678328, Co. K, 308th Infantry-11 or about October 15th, 1918, when the 3rd Battalion had taken its position on the Army Corps line along the St. Juvin-Grand Pre Road it was learned that a German machine gun crew had worked in around the right. Accompanying Lieut. H. F. Gerold, CO. K, 308th Infantry, Sergeant June made his way around the machine gun crew and rushed them capturing four prisoners and the machine gun.

SERGEANT ROBERT HITLIN, No. 17o88o3, Co. F, 308th Infantry -on September 28th, 1918, southeast of Binarville, in the Argonne Forest, the 1st and 2nd Battalions of the 308th Infantry had temporarily lost liaison and contact with one another due to their being separated by a ravine strongly held by the Germans. Sergeant Hitlin and two privates were selected at this time by the Commanding Officer, 1st Battalion, to locate and establish liaison with the 2nd Battalion on the right. Proceeding under continuous machine gun fire from all sides, Sergeant Hitlin found the 2nd Battalion held up by strong resistance. In trying to reach them, he was seen by the Germans and directly fired upon by two machine guns, one of the privates in his party being wounded. Sergeant Hitlin dressed the wound under machine gun fire and then worked his way to cover. At nightfall under cover of darkness and rain, he led the way through the German position in an attempt to rejoin his own Battalion. Finding it had been surrounded, he started back to the Intelligence Officer realizing his path led once more through the ravine filled with Germans. On reaching his destination safely he was able to give the Intelligence Officer first news that his Battalion had been cut off, the exact location of each company, and valuable information concerning the enemy.

SERGEANT JOSEPH QUAY, No. 1707853, Co. B, 308th Infantry-for extreme bravery and devotion to duty while acting as platoon sergeant in the advance from the Vesle to the Aisne and later in the Forest of Argonne. On the afternoon of September 28th, 1918, near Binarville, when the acting officer in command of the platoon had been severely wounded while reconnoitering an enemy machine gun nest, Sergeant Quay immediately continued the reconnaissance and discovered the location of the enemy, although he was shot through the right wrist while performing this task. He reported back to his company commander and assisted in organizing a patrol to attack the machine gun with bombs before he would consent to have his wound dressed.

CORPORAL FRANK J. BRIGGEMAN, No. 1710305, Co. M, 3o8th Infantry (deceased)--on or about September 14th, 1918, near Revillon, when his company moved forward in attack, Corporal Briggeman was in charge of a squad which held the left flank. Under intense machine gun fire he cut his way through a belt of wire, and after his men were all wounded or killed he personally manned the Chauchat rifle. Although wounded he continued to perform his duty until he was killed. His services were invaluable to his company, and his conduct set an inspiring example to his comrades.

CORPORAL JOSEPH HARTEL, No. 17o9639, CO. 1, 3o8th Infantry (deceased)-for bravery displayed on August 22nd, 1918, at Chateau du Diable. During an attack by the enemy and after all the men of his post had fallen, Corporal Hartel manned the Chauchat rifle until his ammunition was exhausted. He was killed by machine gun fire in this action.

CORPORAL CHARLES SEEWAGEN, No. 1709812, Co. K, 308th Infantry-for unusual gallantry and heroism displayed on or about September 14th, 1918. During an attack by his Battalion in an effort to reach Revillon, his company was ordered to take up a position in an open field. Corporal Seewagen (then Private), acting as runner for his Commanding Officer with utter disregard for his own personal safety volunteered to deliver messages across this open field under direct observation of the enemy. His services were invaluable to his Company.

CORPORAL DANIEL TALLON, No. 1708574, 2nd Battalion, 308th Infantry (deceased)-Corporal Tallon was a clerk assigned to the 2nd Battalion at the time that organization was cut off and surrounded in the Argonne Forest from October 3rd to 7th, 1918. Throughout the period of five days of enemy fire, suffering and starvation, Corporal Tallon displayed the highest degree of courage and devotion to duty. On October 6th, 1918, during a period of heavy shellfire, he deliberately left his own funk hole in a position of comparative safety, to administer first aid to a wounded comrade who had fallen in an exposed position in the ravine. He dressed the wound, although in constant danger of his own life from shell fire and was about to assist his comrade to a place of safety when he himself was killed by a bursting shell.

PRIVATE, 1ST CLASS, WILLIAM C. HALLIGAN, No. 1683185, CO-D, 3o8th Infantry (deceased)-for extreme bravery, devotion to duty and indifference to hardship displayed throughout the operations of the 308th Infantry in France. In the Baccarat Sector near Badonviller on the morning of June 24th, 1918, when enemy storm troops raided a section of the trenches held by Company C, 1st Battalion, 308th Infantry, Private Halligan was on duty as an observer in a forward observation post. Throughout a terrific bombardment of gas and high explosive shells he stuck to his post, reporting to the Battalion Intelligence Officer as soon as the attack concluded, with valuable information concerning artillery and aerial activity of the enemy. In the advance from the Vesle to the Aisne and in the Forest of Argonne, this soldier was constantly exposed to shell fire and machine gun fire in performing his duties as company runner. He was wounded slightly by a sniper's bullet but hastened away from the forward dressing station to rejoin his company, informing the Lieutenant in command that he had heard there was to be an attack in the morning and he wished to be on hand. While serving faithfully with the small detachment of " B " Company men which was cut off and surrounded with companies of the 1st and 2nd Battalions, 3o8th Infantry near Charlevaux, from October 3rd to 8th, 1918, Private Halligan was killed by shell fire.

PRIVATE ANGELO BOLOGNA, No. 1709611, CO. 1, 308th Infantry -for extreme bravery and steadfastness in duty displayed on August 23rd, 1918, when his company was attacked by a superior force of the enemy near Chateau du Diable, north of the Ves e River. All the members of his squad were either killed or wounded except Private Bologna. He remained at his post, inflicting losses on the enemy with a Chauchat rifle from his shoulder and holding the enemy back from his position until assistance reached his platoon.

PRIVATE JAMES W. BOOKS, No. 1679458, CO. M, 3o8th Infantry (deceased)-for exceptional heroism and bravery displayed on or about October 13th, 1918, along the runner posts behind Chevieres. When the 3rd Battalion had taken its position along the St. Juvin-Grand Pre Road-a system of runner posts were established from the front line to the Regimental P. C. at La Follie Ferm. Private Brooks stuck to his post under the most intense artillery fire, and when mortally wounded in the abdomen he refused to leave his post until another runner had been sent to relieve him.

PRIVATE NAZARENO CIMARELLI, No. 17o9663, CO. 1, 308th Infantry-for extreme bravery and steadfastness ;n duty displayed on August 23rd, 1918, when his company was attacked by a superior force of the enemy near Chateau du Diable, north of the Vesle River. Although wounded severely in the back he insisted upon helping Private Bologna, the surviving member of his squad, as magazine loader and refused to be evacuated until relief arrived for his post.

PRIVATE GEORGE E. DE FOREST, No. 1709843, CO. K, 308th Infantry-who on August 22nd, 1918, near Ville Savoye, when he was detailed as special runner for his Company Commander, gave invaluable service to his company. During an attack by the enemy, Private De Forest carried messages up and down the line under artillery and machine gun fire, displaying absolute coolness and complete disregard for danger. He also volunteered to deliver a message to Battalion Headquarters after several other runners had failed in the attempt. Passing through a heavy enemy barrage, he reached the Battalion Commander bringing a message of extreme importance.

PRIVATE DAVID CIPIS, No. 1725096, Co. F, 3o8th Infantry-Private Cipis was a member of an ammunition detail on September 29th, 1918, which, under the charge of three officers was being conducted to the line companies of the 2nd Battalion, 308th Infantry, in the Argonne Forest. On account of the dense undergrowth and woods, the party lost direction, went too far forward and to one flank, and were suddenly fired on by enemy machine guns, One of the officers, Lieut. Col. Frederick E. Smith, 398th Infantry, immediately opened fire on a machine gun nest directly ahead, at the same time ordering the rest of the party to scatter. Although under intense machine gun fire, Private Cipis remained with Lieut. Col. Smith, handing him grenades with which to attack the enemy and when the Lieutenant Colonel was mortally wounded, offered his first aid. This soldier displayed a courage and a devotion to duty worthy of the highest praise.

March 8th, 1919. General Orders No. 20.

1ST LIEUT. MAURICE V. GRIFFIN, 308th Infantry-for heroism in action west of Bois le Burionne, October 2nd to 8th, 1918. Lieut. Griffin was in command of a platoon on the extreme left of a detachment of companies of the 1st and 2nd Battalions, 3o8th Infantry, west of Bois le Burionne during the period October 2nd, 1918-October 8th, 1918, when the detachment was cut off from friendly troops. Although wounded severely on the second day and although unable to visit his posts he still continued to encourage and steady the men close to him and in the five closing attacks of the enemy, he fired a rifle with good effect. The splendid courage and fortitude set a fine example to his men and in a large measure was
responsible for their high morale.

1ST LIEUT. WILLIAM McILWAIN, M.C., 3o8th Infantry-for heroism inaction at Bazoches. On or about August 27th, 1918 when Company G of the 306th Infantry advanced from the south side of the Vesle River' to attack to go over the top with the infantry platoons. He crossed the Vesle River under heavy artillery and machine gun fire and entered Bazoches when the enemy was making a strong fight to retain possession of the town. When the attacking company had to fall back, the task of administering first aid to the wounded became fraught with great difficulty and danger. Without considering his own welfare, Lt. McIlwain displayed extraordinary heroism, electing to remain across the river until the wounded had been evacuated. Without shelter and under direct machine gun fire, he insisted upon giving personal attention to the wounded, his gallantry affording the highest example to his comrades.

ROBERT ALEXANDER,
Major General, U. S. A.,
Commanding.

April 10th, 1919. General Orders No. 27.

CORPORAL FRED A. KIRK, No. 1708962, Co. F, 308th Infantry -near Blanzy les Fismes, on September 9th, 1918, at a time when the advance of the line battalion had been temporarily checked by enemy fires this noncommissioned officer voluntarily crawled out to a position of extreme danger in order to rescue a private of another company who had been wounded. In reaching and bringing the man in, he was continuously under heavy shell and machine gun fire, and only by extreme bravery and courage was he able to accomplish his object.

MICHAEL J. LENIHAN, Brigadier General, U. S. A.
Commanding.

April 16th, 1919.
General Orders No. 31

2ND LT. HENRY WILLIAMSON, 308th Infantry-for extraordinary heroism displayed from October 3rd to October 8th, 1918, when companies of the 1st and 2nd Battalions, 308th Infantry, under commander Major Whittlesey, were cut off and surrounded by the enemy in the Argonne Forest near Charlevaux Mill. During this period, Lieut. Williamson, always showed absolute coolness and great bravery when under heavy fire. His heroism was proved by his forgetting his own safety in leaving shelter that he might better look after his men when the position held by Major Whittlesey's men was attacked by the Germans. Although wounded, this officer continued to visit his men and look after their welfare until relief came. His fearlessness and disregard of danger set a splendid example to the men.

BATTALION SERGEANT MAJOR BENJAMIN F. GAEDEKE, No. 17 10668, 1st Battalion 3o8th Infantry (deceased)-for. extraordinary heroism displayed during the advance through the Forest of Argonne. From September 26th, 1918 until October 4th, 1918, when he was killed while fighting against the Germans who had surrounded companies of the 1st and 2nd Battalions, 308th Infantry, near Charlevaux Mill, Sergeant Major Gaedeke was an inspiration to the men in Major Whittlesey's Headquarters Detachment. He aided, personally, in cutting the barbed wire entanglements which threatened to check the Battalion. Although not armed with a rifle, he borrowed one on or about September 29th, 1918 and shot and killed, during an attack on our outposts, a German officer from whose body valuable papers for the Intelligence Department were obtained. After Major Whittlesey's command was surrounded by the enemy, this noncommissioned officer displayed extraordinary heroism in helping to repel repeated attacks made by the enemy. He was killed during one of these attacks on October 4th, 1918.

SERGEANT HARRY MURPHY, No. 1708807, Company F, 3o8th Infantry-then acting- Lieutenant, on September 29th, 1918, in the Argonne Forest, near La Harazee, went to the aid of two wounded comrades, under heavy shell and machine gun fire, bound up their wounds and carried them to a place of safety. In performing this act with complete disregard for his personal safety, he served as a fine example to his platoon.

CORPORAL JOHN JOSEPH BOWDEN, No. 1709374, Company H 308th Infantry-for extraordinary heroism in action. Corporal Bowden served with Company H in every engagement in which the organization had taken part, and under all conditions exhibited a high degree of courage and coolness. While the 2nd Battalion was cut off and surrounded in the Argonne Forest from October .3rd to 9th, Corporal Bowden, in repelling the attacks of the enemy, in maintaining the watch at night, in aiding the wounded showed an utter disregard for his own safety and gave an exceptional example of bravery to those around him. On or about October 6th, though wounded and weak from hunger, this soldier went out under fire three different times, and lying flat on his back, waved a towel in an attempt to signal to a friendly airplane. When the surrounded troops were relieved he was ordered to the first-aid station and evacuated.

SERGEANT MICHAEL GREALLY, No. 1709093, (deceased), PRIVATE JAMES BRUTON, No. 1709136 (deceased), Company G, 308th Infantry-these two soldiers were with companies of the 1st and 2nd Battalions, 3o8th Infantry, when Major Whittlesey's command was cut off and surrounded by the enemy in the Argonne Forest, near Moulin do Charlevaux from October 3rd to October 8th, 1918. Throughout this ordeal, until they were killed, they displayed the highest devotion to duty and extreme courage, remaining cool and steadfast under all conditions or fire and fatigue.

April 17th, 1919. General Order No- 32.

MAJOR THOMAS F. McNEILL, former commanding officer 3rd Battalion, 308th Infantry. For extraordinary courage displayed under"', shell fire on or about September 6th, 1918, near Serval during the advance from the Vesle to the Aisne Canal. When orders were received to advance through Serval, then occupied by the enemy, Major McNeill, without thought of his own safety, set forth to reconnoiter in enemy territory in' search of the safest route by which he might lead his battalion into position. He personally took a patrol through Serval when the town was, drenched with gas and under artillery fire, and succeeded in finding an unguarded pass through which he penetrated the enemy lines for more thaw a kilometer without being discovered. By this maneuver and the judicious disposition of his forces, he outwitted the enemy and gained his objective without suffering any casualties.

MAJOR JAMES A. ROOSEVELT, former Regimental Unit supply Officer, 308th Infantry for remarkable bravery and devotion to duty displayed during the advance from the Vesle to the Aisne Canal and later, in the Forest of Argonne. Major Roosevelt then a captain, frequently went forward of the infantry outposts. by day and by night to reconnoiter personally, the roads and paths by which he planned to forward rations and ammunition to the regiment. A few days after the Argonne drive began, he reconnoitered a large portion of the sector covered by the Division on the left of the 77th Division to discover new channels for the rushing forward of food to the advancing infantry. Major Roosevelt believed that a supply officer's place, was in the front line where he could supervise, personally, the difficult task of getting up supplies. His extraordinary devotion to duty was an inspiration to the entire regiment.

CAPTAIN CHARLES M. HARRINGTON, former commanding officer of Company L, 308th Infantry. For extraordinary bravery and leadership displayed under shell fire on or about August 22d, 1918, on the north side of the Vesle River near Ville Savoye. During the attack made by the enemy against Company L, all means available, gas, high explosive shells, and liquid fire, were used to break down the morale of our troops. As the attack developed, Captain Harrington took personal charge of his men, went where the fighting was most desperate, rallied his forces, encouraged them to further effort, and throughout the attack displayed the highest type of leadership.

1ST LIEUT. HARRY FELDMAN, M. C., Medical Detachment, 308th Infantry. For extraordinary bravery and devotion to duty displayed from August 24thto August 27th, 1918, near Ville Savoye on the Vesle front. On discovering that forty wounded men, some of whom had serious injuries, were lying in a large cave in the side of the hill above Ville Savoye this medical officer left the P.C. and first aid post of the 3rd Battalion, 308th Infantry and made his way, under heavy shell fire, to the cave. There he established an aid post and began to evacuate the wounded by stretcher to Mont St. Martin, one kilometer away, where they could be picked up by ambulance. Lieutenant Feldman remained in the cave for, three days, working under great difficulties owing to the poor lighting facilities and lack of supplies. He attended to all the wounded brought to him during the attack made by the ist Battalion, 308th Infantry, and successfully evacuated the wounded, although the mouth of the cave was under direct ob-servation from the enemy batteries and was shelled almost continuously, day and night.

1ST SERGEANT JOHN T. E. MONAHAN, No. 1707790, Company B, 308th Infantry. For extraordinary bravery and inspiring leadership under fire displayed on September 28th, 1918, near Binarville in the advance through the Forest of Argonne. While acting as an officer and in command of a platoon he found his progress checked by an enemy machine gun nest. First Sergeant Monahan was the first to crawl forward to discover the location of the machine guns which were causing casualties in the company. In making this reconnaissance he was seriously wounded in the head. During the advance from the Vesle to the Aisne and in the Argonne up to the time of his being wounded, this noncommissioned officer displayed at all times the highest devotion to duty, fearlessness under fire, and splendid leadership of the platoon to which he was assigned, his conduct being of invaluable assistance to his company commander.

SERGEANT THOMAS OWENS, No. 17079o8, Company B, 308th Infantry. For extreme bravery, devotion to duty and inspiring leadership when an acting officer in command of a platoon in the advance from the Vesle to the Aisne and later in the Forest of Argonne. He displayed in these operations absolute disregard for his own safety, exposing himself frequently to shell and machine gun fire to look after his own men and assist them in finding shelter. Under the most trying. circumstances, when rations were low and the men were suffering from exposure to the min in the Argonne advance, Sergeant Owens' indifference to hardship, set a high example to the platoon and was of great assistance to his company commander. This noncommissioned officer also displayed remarkable aggressiveness from October 3rd to October 8th, when he was frequently placed in charge of ration parties and carrying details which were attempting to forward supplies to companies of the 1st and 2nd Battalions, 308th Infantry, which had been surrounded by the enemy near Charlevaux.

SUPPLY SERGEANT NATHAN MESSINGER, No. 17o8782, Company F, 308th Infantry-near La Harazee in the Argonne Forest, Sergeant Messinger insisted on staying in the line with his company taking charge of rations. As supply sergeant it was not his duty to be in the front line and his coolness under fire and exercise of good judgment was an inspiration to his comrades.

SERGEANT STEPHEN E. BICKARD, No. 1707788, Company B, 3o8th Infantry. For extreme bravery, devotion to duty, and inspiring leadership when an acting officer and second in command of the company in the advance from the Vesle to the Aisne and later in the Forest of Argonne. He displayed in these operations absolute disregard of his own safety, exposing himself frequently to shell and machine gun fire to visit the several platoons, steadying the non-commissioned officers and encouraging the men. Under the most trying conditions, when rations were low and intense suffering was caused by exposure to rain in the Argonne, Sergeant Bickard's indifference to hardship, his cheerful willingness to for-get himself in looking after the welfare of others, set a high example to the company. He was of the greatest assistance to the lieutenant commanding the company, displaying at all times excellent judgment, coolness under fire, and the highest type of personal bravery. While advancing near Binarville on September 28, 1918, he was seriously wounded in the shoulder by a machine gun bullet.

SERGEANT JOHN H. KING, No. 1708469, Company D, 3o8th Infantry. For extraordinary bravery displayed on September 28th, 1918, in the Forest of Argonne north of La Harazee when, as a private, he was in ca6huamirge of a Chauchat team. When his company attacked Karlplatz Trench, Private King continued to operate his Chauchat rifle after the rest of his tea had been either wounded or killed. By his courageous example he inspired his comrades to increased efforts and assisted, materially, in the success of his company in making the objective against active opposition.

SERGEANT HARRY C. LEVINSON, No. 171358, Company M, 308th Infantry. For exceptional bravery and valor displayed on or about October 7th, 1918, at Toter Mann Lager in the Argonne Forest. When his company was attacking in an effort to reach Moulin de Charlevaux Sergeant Levinson led his platoon and with utter disregard for his own personal safety placed his men under cover, meanwhile exposing himself to most intense rifle and machine gun fire. Although seriously wounded he con-tinued to urge his men to further effort until he was carried off the field. exhausted.

SERGEANT MICHAEL PURTELL, No. 17o9878, Company K, 308th Infantry. For unusual bravery and valor displayed on or about October 14th, 1918 when the 3rd Battalion occupied a position south of the Aire River and north of Chevieres, this Sergeant was sent out at the head of a patrol, under intense artillery fire to find a suitable fording place. Finding that this patrol was under observation he insisted on his men taking cover and patroled the river alone. He located a fording place and returned with valuable information which enabled his company to make a successful attack.

SERGEANT JULIUS 0. SAUERMAN, No. 1708810, Company F, 308th Infantry. Who on October 2nd, 1918, in the Argonne Forest after being wounded in the head by a machine gun bullet, insisted on staying with his platoon although badly in need of medical attention. His action and conduct in this engagement served as a valuable example to his men.

SERGEANT MARTIN F. TUITE, No. 17o8071, Company C, 308th Infantry. For extraordinary bravery and indifference to hardship during all operations of his company in France. On or about September 30th, 1918, near Binarville in the advance through the Forest of Argonne, this non-commissioned officer, in command of a platoon, attacked and cleaned out two enemy machine gun positions which had checked the advance of the 1st Battalion, 308th Infantry. From October 3rd to October 8th, while his company together with other companies from the 1st and 2nd Battalions, under command of Major Whittlesey, were surrounded by the enemy near Moulin de Charlevaux, Sergeant Tuite displayed heroism and leadership of the highest type. After the lieutenant in charge of the company was killed, he rallied the men, encouraged them to put up stiff resistance against enemy attacks, and exposed himself, fearlessly in looking after the welfare of his men.
SERGEANT PHILIP BRAUNEIS, No. 1700282
SERGEANT WILLIAM SOLLAR, No. 17o8288 All of Company D,
SERGEANT WILLIAM DUFFY, No. 17o8381 3o8th Infantry.
SERGEANT FRANK TAFE, No. 17o8341 I

For their remarkable leadership and disregard of personal danger displayed on August 24th, 1918, when F Company was engaged in an attack against the enemy on the Vesle River near Ville Savoye. These sergeants, in command of platoons, brought forward the right flank of the company, advanced in spite of intense machine gun opposition and caused the Germans to fall back, thereby permitting the company to take its objective. All four were severely wounded during this fight.

SERGEANT EDWARD WALSH (deceased), Company A, 3o8th Infantry. For splendid leadership and fearlessness under fire displayed on the morning of September 26th, 1918, when, as an acting lieutenant, he led his platoon in an attack against enemy machine gun nests which had checked the advance of the 1st Battalion to the Corps objective in the first day of the advance through the Forest of Argonne. In the face of terrific machine gun fire he gallantly led his men forward until he fell.

CORPORAL CHARLES P. JACKSON, No. 1707833, Company B, 308th Infantry. For extreme bravery, devotion to duty, and inspiring leadership, while acting as an officer in command of a platoon in the advance from the Vesle to the Aisne and later in the Forest of Argonne. This noncommissioned officer, called suddenly from his squad to take command of a platoon in action, owing to the existing shortage of officers and sergeants in the company, distinguished himself for his remarkable qualities of leadership. He displayed absolute disregard for his own safety, exposing himself frequently to shell and machine gun fire to look after his men and assist them in finding shelter. Under the most trying circumstances, when rations were low and intense suffering was caused by exposure to rain in the Argonne, Corporal Jackson's indifference to hardship set a high example to his platoon. He was of invaluable assistance to the lieutenant commanding the company. On October 1, 1918, he was wounded seriously by machine gun bullets while advancing with Company A, 308th Infantry, to which he had been temporarily attached.

CORPORAL WALTER J. KINKEL, No. 1707801, Company B, 3o8th Infantry (deceased). For extreme bravery and devotion to duty displayed while acting as platoon sergeant in the advance from the Vesle to the Aisne and in the Forest of Argonne. He exposed himself fearlessly to machine gun and shellfire while looking after the welfare of his men, his faithful service being of great value to his platoon and company commanders. While advancing with his company near Binarville on September 28, 1918, he received a bullet wound which caused his death.

CORPORAL JOHN F. RYAN, No. 1709887, then Private, Company K, 308th Infantry. On or about October 14, 1918, during an attack across the Aire River between Chevieres and St. Juvin, liaison with the elements on the right having been lost, three patrols were sent out, the members of which were captured, killed or wounded, without accomplishing their mission. Corporal Ryan together with Private Lynch, Company 1, 308th Infantry, was sent out from a point near Chevleres to gain contact with the 3o6th Infantry. At St. Juvin it was necessary for him to make his way in the open for a distance of more than two kilometers and cross the Aire River near St. Juvin, being at all time subjected to heavy rifle, machine gun and shell fire. He accomplished his mission and exhibited the highest type of devotion to duty and utter disregard to his own personal safety.

CORPORAL JOSEPH ROBERTS, No. 17o83I3 (deceased), Company D, 3o8th Infantry. During an attack by the ist Battalion against the enemy on the Vesle River near Ville Savoye on the morning of August 23, 1918, Corporal Roberts, one of the Battalion Scouts, was placed in charge of stretcher bearers who were carrying wounded from Company D's positions across the river to the first aid station, located in a natural cave on the side of a hill in plain view of the enemy artillery observers. The en-trance to the cave was under constant bombardment. Corporal Roberts displayed extreme bravery and devotion to duty in arranging for the successful evacuation of the wounded to the cave, under artillery fire. While performing this duty, he was himself severely wounded by shell fragments and died in the hospital to which he was evacuated.

CORPORAL RUBEN NEWIDOSKY, No. 17o8400, Company D, 308th Infantry. While acting as a runner in the advance through the Forest of Argonne near Binarville on or about September 30, 1918, this soldier volunteered to carry a message of great importance across ground which was being swept by an enemy barrage. He succeeded in his mission, displaying coolness and bravery under intense artillery fire, and delivering a message of importance to the Battalion Commander, Major Whittlesey.

CORPORAL FRANK WILSON, No. 1708428, Company D, 3o8th Infantry. For a high sense of duty and disregard of personal safety displayed on November 4th, 1918, during the advance from the Argonne Forest to the Meuse, when he volunteered to lead a patrol to locate an enemy machine gun nest. The patrol had to advance in plain view of the enemy. Although wounded severely by fire from the machine gun nest, this noncommissioned officer sent back a message to his platoon leader, giving the exact location of the enemy. He remained alone and helpless under direct machine gun fire until brought back by stretcher bearers after the enemy had been driven out.

CORPORAL ALBERT V. COPSEY, No. 168ooo4 and PRIVATE MARTIN 0. LOKKEN, No. 1426132, Company B, 308th Infantry. Both these soldiers acting as sergeants, during the advance through the Forest of Argonne from September 26 to October 9, 1918, displayed at all times extreme personal bravery and indifference to hardship. Both were members of a patrol of twenty men, under command of acting sergeant Copsey, sent out on October 4, 1918, to reconnoiter and attempt to silence an enemy trench mortar which was firing on the position held by companies of the 1st and 2nd Battalions, under command of Major Whittlesey, which were surrounded by the enemy near Moulin de Charlevaux. The patrol came under heavy enemy machine gun fire, all but four members being killed or wounded. These two soldiers helped the wounded get back to safety, and reported to the Battalion Commander with information on the location of the trench mortar. They were a constant inspiration to the B Company detachment during the six days when Major Whittlesey's command was cut off from friendly troops.

PRIVATE JOHN R. MONSEES, No. 1683393, Company B, 308th Infantry, (deceased). For extreme bravery and devotion to his squad displayed while acting as a corporal in the advance through the Argonne on September 28, 19M, southwest of Binarville. The progress of the at-tack had been checked by fire from an enemy machine gun nest on the left flank. In attempting to crawl forward to ascertain the location of the enemy before permitting his squad to advance, Private Monsees was killed by a machine gun bullet.

PRIVATE FRANK CONWAY, No. 17o886o, Company F, 308th Infantry. For extreme courage under fire displayed on September 29th, 1918, in the Argonne Forest near Binarville. This soldier, in charge of a Chauchat automatic rifle team, was sent out, in the face of obstinate opposition, to establish liaison with the unit on his company's right. They succeeded in assisting in silencing three machine guns, the removal of which opposition opened the way for food and water to be brought to their company.

PRIVATE ROBERT GAFONOWITZ, No. 1709092, Company G, 3o8th Infantry. Was a member of a Chauchat team from October 3rd to October 8th, 1918, when his company together with other companies in the 1st and 2nd Battalions, under command of Major Whittlesey, was surrounded by the enemy near Moulin de Charlevaux in the Forest of Argonne. He manned his Chauchat rifle faithfully for four days until he was wounded severely by an enemy hand grenade. After this injury he refused to leave his post, insisting upon acting as Number 3 man in the team and encouraging his comrade who took over the manipulation of the weapon.

PRIVATE PAUL ANDREWS, No. 1709199 (deceased), Company G, 308th Infantry. Who volunteered twice to lead patrols while his company was with the beleaguered battalions near Moulin de Charlevaux in the Forest of Argonne and who, each time, brought back valuable information of the enemy. While leading a squad in a fight to defend their position against the attacking enemy, this soldier was killed on October 4, 1918.

PRIVATE GEORGE A. GREB, No. 1710401 (deceased), Company M, 308th Infantry. On or about October 7, 19x8, at Toter Mann Lager in the Argonne Forest, while his company was attacking in an effort to relieve the 1st and 2nd Battalions who were surrounded by the enemy, Private Greb, acting as platoon sergeant, with utter disregard for his own personal safety, continually exposed himself to rifle and intense machine gun fire, placing his men in position where they would be of most service. He rendered invaluable service to his company until he was killed.

The following named soldiers, Company E, 308th Infantry. For unusual bravery and disregard of personal safety. These men volunteered to establish liaison with the organization on their company's left during the engagement on the Vesle River near Bazoches on the 18th of August, 1918. Although under direct observation of enemy snipers and machine gunners this patrol crossed a wide area and succeeded in establishing liaison with unit on their company's left bringing back valuable information regarding disposition of friendly troops:-

CORPORAL IRVING GOLDBERG No. 17o862 I
PRIVATE SAVERIO CARRUCCI No. 17o859i
PRIVATE FRANK DENINO No. 17o86oo
PRIVATE GIAMBATISTO NOBILI No. 17o8673

PRIVATE JAMES M. LYNCH, No. 1681641, Company E, 3o8th Infantry. During August 15 to 19, 1918, on the Vesle River near Fismes and in the Argonne fighting, Private Lynch as company runner displayed remarkable heroism in the execution of his duties, never failing to deliver every message entrusted to him. He was always a source of valuable in-formation concerning disposition of troops due to his intelligence, good judgment, and keen observation. In the performance of his duty in the Argonne Forest he was killed on October 2, 1918.

PRIVATE PETER LEVINSKY, No. 1709937, Company K, 308th Infantry. On or about August 23, 1918, at a point southeast of Ville Savoye on the Vesle River, while walking in the woods Private Levinsky came upon an enemy patrol which was working its way around the rear of our lines. With utter disregard for his personal safety, this soldier captured a German scout in advance of the patrol, delivered him to his Commanding Officer, and materially assisted in capturing the -other four Germans who made up the party.

PRIVATE THOMAS P. LYNCH, No. 1709604, Company I, 308th Infantry. On or about October 14, 1918, during an attack across the Aire River between Chevieres and St. Juvin liaison with the elements on the right having been lost, three patrols were sent out, the members of which were captured, killed or wounded without accomplishing their mission. Private Lynch, accompanied by Corporal Ryan, then Private, Company K, 308th Infantry, was sent out from a point near Chevieres to gain contact with the 306th Infantry. At St. Juvin it was necessary for them to make their way in the open for a distance of more than two kilometers and cross the Aire River near St. Juvin, being at all times subjected to heavy rifle, machine gun and shell fire. He accomplished his mission and exhibited the highest type of devotion to duty and utter disregard to his own personal safety.

PRIVATE WILLIAM SIPPLE, No. 1708417, Company D, 3o8th Infantry. Who volunteered to break through an enemy machine gun bar-rage to deliver an important message from the Company Commander to lieutenant Charles W. Turner, who, with a small detachment of men, had been surrounded by the enemy on October 14th in the advance through the Argonne. Private Sipple was wounded, severely, while attempting to deliver the message. Lieutenant Turner and his men were killed before the attacking troops could reach their position.

PRIVATE HENRY ERICKSON, No. 3126291, Company A, 3o8th Infantry. Serving in the detachment from his company, which together with other companies in the 1st and 2nd Battalions, under command of Major Whittlesey, were cut off and surrounded by the enemy in the Argonne Forest near Moulin de Charlevaux, did excellent work on October 7th in reducing the fire of enemy snipers. After being wounded he still stuck to his post and aided in the repulse of several attacks launched by the Germans against the isolated companies.

PRIVATE ANTHONY HIDUCK, No. 1676739, Company A, 3o8th Infantry. While serving in the detachment from his company which, together with other companies in the 1st and 2nd Battalions, under command of Major Whittlesey, were cut off and surrounded by the enemy in the Argonne Forest near Moulin de Charlevaux, was severely wounded on October 7, 1918, by shrapnel He inspired his comrades to renewed effort to repulse counter attacks by the enemy by his personal bravery and indifference to suffering. He held his position until relief came.

PRIVATE HARDY M. LOCKWOOD, No. 1429235 (deceased), Company B, 3o8th Infantry. For extreme bravery displayed when he met his death gallantly on September 29, 1918, near Binarvile during the advance through the Forest of Argonne. Private Lockwood in charge of a Chauchat team, went forward in advance of the scouts, to bring the fire of his automatic rifle on the enemy machine guns. He located the enemy and was directing his team to place the gun but, in so doing, he exposed himself and was killed by a sniper's bullet.

SERGEANT JAMES J. QUINN, No. 17o9548, CO. I, 308th Infantry -for extraordinary bravery displayed in action on or about September 10, 1918, near Rdvillon. ' The Battalion in the outpost zone had received orders to send out a patrol under an officer for the purpose of capturing prisoners. Sergeant Quinn volunteered for this patrol, which crawled out through No Man's Land until it came upon an enemy outpost about twenty yards in front of the enemy front line. The patrol quickly over-powered the two Germans occupying the outpost and started back toward our own lines. But the noise of the struggling prisoners aroused the enemy and a heavy barrage of rifle grenades and rifle fire was directed at the patrol. It was largely due to the coolness of Sergeant Quinn that the patrol was able to makes its way through this fire and turn the prisoners over to the Battalion Commander.
Next of kin:-Mrs. Mary E. Quinn, Mother, 1660 Mt. Hope Avenue, New York City.
ROBERT ALEXANDER,
Major General, U. S. A.,
Commanding. OFFICIAL:
LOUIS B. GEROW,
Adjutant Genera,
Division Adjutant.

G. H. Q. American Expeditionary Forces WASHINGTON, D. C., March 1, 1920. Citation Orders, No. 8.

CAPTAIN LUCIEN S. BRECKINRIDGE, 3o8th Infantry. For gallantry in action on the Vesle River, France, August 21-23, 1918, while directing the consolidation of ground taken.

SERGEANT JOHN DAVIS, No. 1708283, Compan3r D, 308th Infantry. For gallantry in action near Moulin de Charlevaux, France, October 4, 1918, in attempting to deliver an important message to a battalion that had been surrounded by the Germans.
By Command of General Pershing:
FOX CONNER,
Chief of Staff . OFFICIAL:
ROBERT C. DAVIS,
Adjutant General.

MERITORIOUS SERVICE CITATION CERTIFICATE

MONAHAN, JOHN (deceased), Sergeant, Co. B, 308th Infantry. Awarded Meritorious Service Citation Certificate, May 16, 1919, for services with Co. B, 308th Infantry, 77th Division.

FOREIGN DECORATIONS

AWARDED TO MEMBERS OF THE 3o8TH INFANTRY

FRENCH LEGION OF HONOR

BUDD, KENNETH P., Major, 3o8th Infantry, 77th Division. French Legion d'Honneur (chevalier), by Presidential Decree of May 5, 1919
and Croix de Guerre with palm, under Order No. 16-047 "D," dated April 13, 1919, General Headquarters, French Armies of the East, with the following citation:
.6 Although severely affected by gas at his post of command, he refused to be evacuated for three days and until his battalion had been relieved and all of his gassed men evacuated."

McMURTRY, GEORGE G., Captain, 3o8th Infantry, 77th Division. French Legion d' Honneur (chevalier), by Presidential Decree of May 5, 1919, and Croix de Guerre with palm, under Order No. 16.043 "D," dated April 13, 1919, General Headquarters French Armies of the East, with the following citation:
" An admirably courageous and devoted officer. During the period from October 2-8, 1918, the battalion which he commanded having been completely isolated in the Argonne Forest, he organized the position which he occupied in such manner that he was able to resist all attacks. Although wounded on several occasions he held his unit well in hand by his personal action under violent bombardment, repulsing several attacks and bringing back his unit in good order when it was disengaged."

MILES, L. WARDLAW, Captain, 308th Infantry, 77th Division, French Legion d'Honneur (chevalier), by Presidential Decree of May 5, 1919 and French Croix de Guerre with Palm, under Order No. 16.043 "D," dated April 13, 1919, General Headquarters, French Armies of the East, with the following citation:
"An officer of admirable courage and zeal. On September 14, 1918, he asked to be detailed with his company to attack a position across the Aisne which had not yet been possible to take. Having been wounded five times while personally participating in cutting the wire entanglements, he had himself placed on a litter and remained two hours in the captured enemy trench until it was completely organized."

SMITH, FRED E. (deceased), Lieutenant Colonel, 3o8th Infantry, 77th Division. French Legion d'Honneur (officer), by Presidential Decree of May 5, 1919 and French Croix de Guerre with Palm, under Order No. 16.043 "D," dated April 13, 1919, General Headquarters, French Armies of the East, with the following citation:
"An admirably courageous and devoted officer. On September 29, 19x8, the liaison between the advanced post of command of his regiment and that of the attacking battalion having been cut by enemy patrols armed with machine guns, he took command of a group of 2 officers and 10 men -for the purpose of reestablishing the communications. Coming face to face with the enemy detachments he advanced several times in front of his group killing several adversaries with his revolver and endeavoring to discover the location of the others until he was severely wounded."

WHITTLESEY, CHARLES W., Major, 3o8th Infantry, 77th Division. French Legion d'Honneur (officer), by Presidential Decree of May 5, 1919, and French Croix de Guerre with Palm, under Order No. 16.043 "D," dated April 13," 1919, General Headquarters, French Armies of the East, with the following citation:

"An admirably courageous and devoted officer. On October 2, 1918, in the Argonne, having gained with his battalion the objective assigned to him, he held the occupied position for five days although surrounded by the enemy. At the head of his 465 men and officers, he resisted a force greatly superior in number. Called upon to surrender on the fourth day when he had no more provisions and had lost half his men, he refused to respond to this proposition."

FRENCH MEDAILLE MILITAIRE

HERSCHKOWITZ, JACK, No. 17o8138, Private first class, Company C, 3o8th Infantry, 77th Division.
French Medaille Militaire, by Presidential Decree of May 5, 1919,
and French Croix de Guerre with Palm, under Order No. r6-044 "D," dated April 13, 1919, General Headquarters, French Armies of the East, with the following citation:
"A very courageous soldier who on September 29, 1918, accompanied an officer and one soldier in an endeavor to reestablish the communications and the supply of ammunition and rations between the battalion and the regimental post of command. Attacked by a small group of Germans they repulsed them killing one. At night they crept into an enemy camp where they were discovered three hours later. In order to protect his officer, Pvt. Herschkowitz drew the fire of the enemy upon himself and succeeded in escaping and in transmitting his message the next morning."

KAUFMAN, Benjamin, No. 1709789, 1st Sergeant, Company K, 3o8th
Infantry, 77th Division.
French Medaille Militaire, by Presidential Decree of May 5, 1919, and
Croix de Guerre with Palm, under Order No. 16.043 " D, " dated April 13, 1919, General Headquarters, French Armies of the East with the following citation:
"An admirably courageous and devoted noncommissioned officer. Going out with a patrol to reduce an enemy machine gun nest, he became separated from his men and though seriously wounded in the arm, advanced alone on the enemy nest and reduced it to silence with grenades, bringing in one prisoner with the machine gun after having dispersed the remainder of the crew."

MONSON, JOHN J., No. 1707736, Private 1st Class, Co. A, 3o8th Infantry, 77th Division.
French Medaille Militaire by Presidential Decree of May 5, 1919, and French Croix de Guerre with Palm, under Order No. 16-044 "D," dated April 13, 1919, General Headquarters, French Armies of the East, with the following citation:
"A very courageous soldier who on September 29, 1918, accompanied an officer and one soldier in an endeavor to reestablish the communications and the supply of ammunition and rations between the battalion and the regimental post of command. Attacked by a small group of Germans they repulsed them, killing one. At night they crept into an enemy camp where they were discovered three hours later. In order to protect his officer, Private Monson drew the fire of the enemy upon himself and succeeded in escaping and in transmitting his message the next morning."

FRENCH CROIX DE GUERRE

BUDD, KENNETH P., Major, 308th Infantry, 77th Division.
French Croix de Guerre with Palm, under Order No. 16.047 " D, " dated April 13, 1919, General Headquarters, French Armies of the East. (Citation under "French Legion of Honor" above.)

CONN, ROBINS L., 1st Lieutenant, 3o8th Infantry, 77th Division.
French Croix de Guerre with Gilt Star, under Order No. 16.098 "D," dated April 16, 1919, General Headquarters, French Armies of the East, with the following citation:
"He voluntarily took command of a patrol designated to obtain prisoners and advanced to within a few meters of the enemy lines, captured two sentinels and brought them back in spite of a violent enemy artillery fire."

CRONKHITE, LEROY GERARD, 2nd Lieutenant, 3o8th Infantry, 77th Division.
French Croix de Guerre with Gilt Star, under Order No. 20.019 "D," dated July 2, 1919, General Headquarters, French Armies of the East, with the following citation:
"An officer of great coolness who was conspicuous near Binarville on September 28 and October 1, 1918. He went up to the enemy lines and brought back a severely wounded soldier. Later he went out to reconnoiter a nest of machine guns which was eventually destroyed. Although severely wounded, he refused to be evacuated."

DOLAN, JAMES, No. 17ogo86, Corporal, Co. G, 3o8th Infantry, 77th Division.
French Croix de Guerre, with Gilt Star, under Order No. 16.098 "D," dated April 16, 1919, General Headquarters, French Armies of the East, with the following citation:
"Although cut off with his section of automatic riflemen and severely wounded, he continued to exercise command of the unit until its relief."

FAHNESTOCK, SNOWDEN A., Captain, Company C, 3o8th Infantry, 77th Division.
French Croix de Guerre with Gilt Star, under Order No. 11-446 "D," dated November 10, 1918, General Headquarters, French Armies of the North and Northeast, with the following citation:
"An admirably courageous officer. On June 24, 1918, during a violent bombardment preceding an enemy raid, he went out to the place of action into the midst of his men and encouraged them by his presence and later devoted himself to the care of the wounded."

FELITTO, CARMINE, No. 17o8328, Corporal, Company D, 308th Infantry, 77th Division.
French Croix de Guerre with Gilt Star, under Order No. 16.-98 "D," dated April 26, 1919, General Headquarters, French Armies of the East, with the following citation:

"His platoon commander having been surrounded by the enemy and subjected to the fire of enemy artillery and machine guns, he volunteered to carry a message to the Company Commander, cutting his way through the enemy lines, notwithstanding that a similar attempt had already cost the lives of several men."

FLOOD, JOHN VINCENT, 2nd Lieutenant, Co. C, 3o8th Infantry, 77th Division.
French Croix de Guerre with Gilt Star, under Order No. 10.804 "D," dated October 22, 1918, General Headquarters, French Armies of the North and Northeast, with the following citation (Citation of 2nd Platoon Of CO. C, 308th Infantry, 77th Division):
"Under a violent and precise bombardment preceding an enemy raid this platoon under the command of 1st Lieutenant John Flood demonstrated remarkable courage and tenacity, fearlessly awaiting the attack. By the energetic resistance in defense of its trenches and in spite of losses, it prevented the enemy from entering."

HERSCHKOWITZ, JACK, No. 17o8138, Private 1st Class, Company C, 308th Infantry, 77th Division.
French Croix -de Guerre with Palm, under Order No. 16.044 " D, " dated April 13, 1919, General Headquarters, French Armies of the East. (Citation tinder "French Medaille Militaire" above.)

KAUFMAN, BENJAMIN, No. 1709789, 1st Sergeant, Company K, 3o8th Infantry, 77th Division.
French Croix de Guerre with Palm, tinder Order No. 16-043 " D, " dated April 13, 1919, General Headquarters, French Armies of the East. (Citation under "French Medaille Militaire" above.)

KESSLER, HENRY 0., No. 17o8151, Private, CO. C, 3o8th Infantry, 77th Division.
French Croix de Guerre with Gilt Star, under Order No. 16.098 "D," dated April 16, 1919, General Headquarters, French Armies of the East, with the following citation:
" He volunteered to assist a severely wounded soldier and crawled out under an intense fire of machine guns and artillery and brought him in. Was severely wounded in the course of this exploit."

LINDEN, HARRY, No. 1709302, Sergeant, Company H, 308th Infantry, 77th Division.
French Croix de Guerre with Gilt Star, under Order No. 16.098 "D," dated April 16, 1919, General Headquarters, French Armies of the East, with the following citation:
"All the officers of his company having been evacuated for gas, he took command of this unit on a position which was very dangerous and subjected to a violent bombardment. Although affected by gas himself, he assisted in the replenishment of the ammunition under the fire of enemy artillery."

McMURTRY, GEORGE G., Captain, 3o8th Infantry, 77th Division.
French Croix de Guerre with Palm, under Order No. 16.043 I'D," dated April 13, 1919, General Headquarters, French Armies of the East. (Citation under "Legion of Honor" above.)

MILES, L. WARDLAW, Captain, 3o8th Infantry, 77th Division.
French Croix de Guerre with Palm, under Order No. 16-043 I'D," dated April 13, 1919, General Headquarters, French Armies of the East. (Citation under "French Legion of Honor" above.)

MONSON, JOHN J., No. 1707736, Private 1st Class, Co. A, 308th Infantry, 77th Division.
French Croix de Guerre with Palm, under Order No. 16.044 I'D," dated April 13, 1919, General Headquarters, French Armies of the East. (Cita-tion under "French Medaille Militaire" above.)

QUINN, JAMES H., No. 1709546, Sergeant, Company I, 3o8th Infantry, 77th Division.
French Croix de Guerre with Gilt Star, under Order No. 16.o98 " D," dated April 26, 1919, General Headquarters, French Armies of the East, with the following citation:
"He volunteered to accompany a patrol sent out to capture prisoners and surprised two enemy soldiers who, were occupying an advanced post and returned with them, under the fire of the enemy infantry.

ROSSUM, HAAKON A., No. 17098067, Corporal, Company G, 3o8th Infantry, 77th Division.
French Croix de Guerre with Gilt Star, under Order No. 16.o98 I'D," dated April 16, 1919, General Headquarters, French Armies of the East, with the following citation:
"His battalion having been surrounded by the enemy and without sup-plies for five days under violent attacks, he constantly occupied an advanced post in spite of the fire of the machine guns, trench mortars and grenades. By his bravery he continually checked the enemy attempts and largely contributed in the defense of his sector."

SMITH, FRED E. (deceased), Lieutenant Colonel, 3o8th Infantry, 77th Division.
French Croix de Guerre with Palm, under Order No. x6.043 I'D," dated April 13, 1919, General Headquarters, French Armies of the East. (Citation under "French Legion of Honor" above.)

TABARA, WLADYSLAW, No. 1710369, Private, Company, M, 308th Infantry, 77th Division.
French Croix de Guerre with Gilt Star, under Order No. 16.098 dated April 16, 1919, General Headquarters, French Armies of the East, with the following citation:
"He went out in front of the lines to discover a machine gun that was stopping the advance of his company. He captured four machine guns, and killed, wounded or made prisoners all the gunners."

WHITTLESEY, CHARLES W., Major, 308th Infantry, 77th Division. French Croix de Guerre with Palm, under Order No. 16-043 I'D," dated April 13, 1919, General Headquarters, French Armies of the East. (Citation under "French Legion of Honor" above.)

WOOD, MEREDITH, 1st Lieutenant, 308th Infantry, 77th Division. French Croix de Guerre with Gilt Star, under Order No. 16.098 I'D," dated April 16, 1919, General Headquarters, French Armies of the East, with the following citation:
" An observation officer who penetrated the lines of the enemy by following a telephone line which led to a listening post. He cut this line and returned with important information. He was quite severely gassed by taking off his mask to search for the missing and to give aid to a mortally wounded soldier."

General Headquarters of the Army of the North and Northeast

Staff
Personnel Bureau (Decorations)
Order No. 10804, " D " (Extract)
With the approbation of the Commander in Chief of the A. E. F. in France, the Commander in Chief of the French Armies of the North and Northeast cities in the order of the Army Corps ...
The Second Platoon, Company C of the 308th Regiment , of American
Infantry,
"During a violent and accurate bombardment preceding a surprise attack of the enemy, under the orders of Lieutenant John Flood, showed remarkable tenacity and courage, awaiting the attack of the enemy without fear. In spite of the losses sustained, it prevented the enemy from penetrating that part of the trenches which it was guarding, by its energetic resistance . . . "
At General Headquarters, October 22, 1918. The Commander in Chief,
(Signed) PETAIN.
For original extract
The Lieutenant Colonel
Chief of Personnel Bureau

ITALIAN CROCE DI GUERRA

(No specific citations)

CHRISTIANSON, ENOCH, No. 1707578, Private, 1st Class, Company A, 3o8th Infantry, 77th Division.
Italian Croce di Guerra.

KAUFMAN, BENJAMIN, No. 1709789, 1st Sergeant, Company J;C, 3o8th Infantry, 77th Division.
Italian Croce di Guerra, awarded by the Chief of Staff, Italian Army, December 9, 1921.

KLEIN, IRVING, No. 1707,558, Corporal, Company A, 3o8th Infantry, 77th Division.
Italian Croce di Guerra.

MAcDOUGALL, ALLAN J., Captain, 3o8th Infantry, 77th Division.
Italian Croce di Guerra.

MERCER, HOWARD F., No. 1708040, 1st Sergeant, Company C, 308th Infantry, 77th Division.
Italian Croce di Guerra.

McMURTRY, GEORGE G., Captain, 3o8th Infantry, 77th Division.
Italian Croce di Guerra, awarded by the Chief of Staff, Italian Army, December 9, 1921.

MILES, L. WARDLAW, Captain, 308th Infantry, 77th Division.
Italian Croce di Guerra, awarded by the Chief of Staff, Italian Army, December 9, 192 1.

SMITH, FRED E., (deceased), Lieutenant Colonel, 3o8th Infantry, 77th Division.
Italian Croce di Guerra.

WHITTLESEY, CHARLES W., (deceased), Major, 3o8th Infantry, 77th Division.
Italian Croce di Guerra, awarded by the Chief of Staff, Italian Army, December 9, 1921.

MONTENEGRIN ORDRE DU PRINCE DANILO I

(No specific citations)

McMURTRY, GEORGE G., Captain, 308th Infantry, 77th Division.
Montenegrin Ordre du Prince Danilo I (officier), by Royal Award of June 14, 1919.

MILES, L. WARDLAW, Captain, 308th Infantry, 77th Division.
Montenegrin Ordre du Prince Danilo I (officier), by Royal Award of June 14, 1919.

WHITTLESEY, CHARLES W., (deceased), Major, 3o8th Infantry, 77th Division.
Montenegrin Ordre du Prince Danilo I (commandeur), Royal Award of June 14, 1919.

MONTENEGRIN MEDAILLE POUR LA BRAVOURE MILITAIRE

KAUFMAN, BENJAMIN, No. 1709789, 1st Sergeant, Company K,
308th Infantry, 77th Division.
Montenegrin Medaille pour la Bravoure Militaire. (No specific citation of record.)
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