Valor 107
Beginning on Wednesday, July 28th, 107 individual narratives of African American, Asian American, Hispanic American, Jewish American, and Native American servicemembers will be shared daily until Thursday, November 11th – Armistice (Veterans) Day – to commemorate the 107th anniversary of the war. A dedicated landing page and the George S. Robb Centre social media platforms will exhibit American servicemembers in the U.S. Army, U.S. Army Air Corps, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy, and U.S. Navy Air Service.
Remembrance of Valor
This effort is part of an awareness initiative called “Valor 107” led by the George S. Robb Centre. “We are excited to share these individual acts of valor. Recently our nation’s commander-in-chief commented, ‘Just because history is silent, it does not mean that it did not take place. While darkness can hide much, it erases nothing. Some injustices are so heinous, so horrific, so grievous, that they can’t be buried no matter how hard people try. So it is . . . only with truth can come healing, justice, and repair.’ The 107 servicemembers, highlighted over the next months, exemplified individual valor on the battlefields of Europe, while at home their fellow countrymen faced racial and religious adversities. History can no longer be silent and the truth of these servicemembers actions cannot and should not be hidden from our national and military narrative” said Dr. Timothy Westcott, George S. Robb Centre Director.
In conjunction with the “Valor 107” awareness initiative, a campaign to raise $107,000 to continue research and digitize the records of these 107 servicemembers is ongoing. Donations can be completed online by clicking the DONATE link above or by mail to: George S. Robb Centre, Park University, CMB 117, 8700 NW River Park Drive, Parkville, MO. 64152. Donations may be tax deductible as a 501(c)3, not-for-profit organization.
Robb Centre Facebook PageRemembrance of Valor – 11 November
Private A. Label Blumenthal, U.S. Army
The Robb Centre’s “Valor 107” program, dedicated to the commemoration of the 107th Anniversary of the Great War, is pleased to present Private A. Label Blumenthal, U.S. Army: https://gsr.park.edu/service_members/a-label-blumenthal/.
Read More About the Servicemember’s Act of Valor: The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Alabel Blumenthal, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Cierges, France, August 2, 1918. As Private Blumenthal was dressing wounded men and carrying them into shell holes for protection, a heavy barrage was put down in the field where he was working but he nevertheless refused to seek cover, ministering to the wounded and reassuring them, until he was mortally wounded by a bursting shell.
Home State: Illinois
Remembrance of Valor – 10 November
Corporal Otis Wilson Leader, U.S. Army
The Robb Centre’s “Valor 107” program, dedicated to the commemoration of the 107th Anniversary of the Great War, is pleased to present Corporal Otis Wilson Leader, U.S. Army: https://gsr.park.edu/service_members/otis-wilson-leader/.
This servicemember’s citation for the French Croix de Guerre with Palm is currently unknown.
Home State: Oklahoma
Remembrance of Valor – 9 November
Private FC Concepcion Ortiz, U.S. Army
The Robb Centre’s “Valor 107” program, dedicated to the commemoration of the 107th Anniversary of the Great War, is pleased to present Private FC Concepcion Ortiz, U.S. Army: https://gsr.park.edu/service_members/concepcion-ortiz/.
Read More About the Servicemember’s Act of Valor: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Private Concepcion Ortiz (ASN: 2229829), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company I, 125th Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., near Romagne, France, 11 October 1918. On the morning of October 11 Private Ortiz made numerous trips across a valley which was swept by continuous and terrific machine-gun fire, carrying messages of great importance from his company in the front line to his battalion post of command. After having successfully and fearlessly carried many messages he lost his life while performing the hazardous duty.
Home State: Texas
Remembrance of Valor – 8 November
Corporal David Brandon Bernstein, U.S. Marine Corps
The Robb Centre’s “Valor 107” program, dedicated to the commemoration of the 107th Anniversary of the Great War, is pleased to present Corporal David Brandon Bernstein, U.S. Marine Corps: https://gsr.park.edu/service_members/david-brandon-bernstein/.
Read More About the Servicemember’s Act of Valor: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Corporal David Bernstein (MCSN: 98680), United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the Forty-Third Company, Fifth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F., in action near Blanc Mont, France, 5 October 1918. Learning that a number of wounded soldiers were lying in “No Man’s Land,” Corporal Bernstein immediately volunteered to help carry them in. He made several trips over an area constantly shelled and subjected to machine-gun and rifle fire.
Home State: New York
Remembrance of Valor – 7 November
Sergeant Ira Monslay Payne, U.S. Army
The Robb Centre’s “Valor 107” program, dedicated to the commemoration of the 107th Anniversary of the Great War, is pleased to present Sergeant Ira Monslay Payne, U.S. Army: https://gsr.park.edu/service_members/ira-monslay-payne/.
Read More About the Servicemember’s Act of Valor: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Sergeant Ira M. Payne (ASN: 2335281), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company A, 372d Infantry Regiment, 93d Division, A.E.F., near Sechault, France. 29 September 1918. Having found a machine-gun hidden in a brush which was causing serious casualies to his company, he crept up, killed the gunners with his rifle, and captured the gun.
Home State: District of Columbia
Remembrance of Valor – 6 November
Private Marcos Barila Armijo, U.S. Army
The Robb Centre’s “Valor 107” program, dedicated to the commemoration of the 107th Anniversary of the Great War, is pleased to present Private Marcos Barila Armijo, U.S. Army: https://gsr.park.edu/service_members/marcos-armijo/.
Read More About the Servicemember’s Act of Valor: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Private Marcos B. Armijo (ASN: 251354), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company C, 125th Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., north of Mont St. Martin, south of the Vesle River, near Fismes, France, 5 August 1918. While his company was under a heavy barrage fire, Private Armijo was hit by a shell and both his legs blown off. Private Armijo lifted himself up on his elbow and rolled and smoked cigarettes. By this display of nerve he conveyed to his comrades an unconquerable spirit of fearlessness, pluck, and will power.
Home State: New Mexico
Remembrance of Valor – 5 November
Corporal Elmer Ellsworth Earl, U.S. Army
The Robb Centre’s “Valor 107” program, dedicated to the commemoration of the 107th Anniversary of the Great War, is pleased to present Corporal Elmer Ellsworth Earl, U.S. Army: https://gsr.park.edu/service_members/elmer-ellsworth-earl/.
Read More About the Servicemember’s Act of Valor: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Corporal Elmer Earl (ASN: 104395), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company K, 369th Infantry Regiment, 93d Division, A.E.F., at Ripont Swamp, France, 26 September 1918. While passing through a swamp where most of the platoon was wounded, Corporal Earl dressed the wounds of several of his comrades, and, after reaching the shelter of a hill beyond, returned repeatedly and assisted many of his comrades to a place of safety.
Home State: New York
Remembrance of Valor – 4 November
Sergeant Joseph Peter LaJennessee, U.S. Army
The Robb Centre’s “Valor 107” program, dedicated to the commemoration of the 107th Anniversary of the Great War, is pleased to present Sergeant Joseph Peter LaJennessee, U.S. Army: https://gsr.park.edu/service_members/joseph-peter-lajennessee/.
Read More About the Servicemember’s Act of Valor: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Sergeant Joseph P. LaJennessee (ASN: 2382994), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company D, 60th Infantry Regiment, 5th Division, A.E.F., near Cunel, France, 14 October 1918. Sergeant La Jennessee retained the command of his platoon after he had received a severe gunshot wound in the leg, maintained the organization of his platoon under heavy fire, and directed it in the overcoming of several machine-gun positions. He consolidated his position on the line held by the company and remained on post 36 hours until ordered evacuated on account of his wound.
Home State: Minnesota
Remembrance of Valor – 3 November
Private Spriley Edward Irby, U.S. Army
The Robb Centre’s “Valor 107” program, dedicated to the commemoration of the 107th Anniversary of the Great War, is pleased to present Private Spriley Edward Irby, U.S. Army: https://gsr.park.edu/service_members/spriley-edward-irby/.
Read More About the Servicemember’s Act of Valor: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Private Spirley E. Irby (ASN: 2463011), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company H, 370th Infantry Regiment, 93d Division, A.E.F., at Beaume, France, 8 November 1918. Private Irby carried messages to the various units in his vicinity under severe enemy fire. He was badly wounded while in the performance of this duty.
Home State: Virginia
Remembrance of Valor – 2 November
2nd Lieutenant Jacob Paul Brenner, U.S. Army
The Robb Centre’s “Valor 107” program, dedicated to the commemoration of the 107th Anniversary of the Great War, is pleased to present 2nd Lieutenant Jacob Paul Brenner, U.S. Army: https://gsr.park.edu/service_members/jacob-paul-brenner/.
Read More About the Servicemember’s Act of Valor: The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Jacob P. Brenner, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Molleville Farm, France, October 12, 1918. As Executive Officer at a battery, and responsible for the prompt delivery of the barrage to repel a counterattack by the enemy, he remained under heavy fire at his post after being severely wounded, and successfully carried out his mission. His example of heroism was an inspiration to his men.
Home State: Ohio
Remembrance of Valor – 1 November
Corporal Clifton Merriman, U.S. Army
The Robb Centre’s “Valor 107” program, dedicated to the commemoration of the 107th Anniversary of the Great War, is pleased to present Corporal Clifton Merriman, U.S. Army: https://gsr.park.edu/service_members/clifton-merriman/.
Read More About the Servicemember’s Act of Valor: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Corporal Clifton Merriman (ASN: 2336957), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company L, 372d Infantry Regiment, 93d Division, A.E.F., near Bussy Farm, France, 27 September 1918. Corporal Merriman attacked with hand grenades an enemy machine-gun which was causing heavy losses to his platoon, and succeeded in killing the gunner and putting the gun out of action. He then organized the remainder of the platoon and led them to their positions in the trenches south of Bussy Farm.
Home State: Massachusetts
Remembrance of Valor – 31 October
Corporal Benjamin Daniel Elpern, U.S. Army
The Robb Centre’s “Valor 107” program, dedicated to the commemoration of the 107th Anniversary of the Great War, is pleased to present Corporal Benjamin Daniel Elpern, U.S. Army: https://gsr.park.edu/service_members/benjamin-daniel-elpern/.
Read More About the Servicemember’s Act of Valor: The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Benjamin D. Elpern, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Jualgonne, France, July 23 – 26, 1918. Corporal Elpern volunteered and carried messages under hazardous circumstances when wire communication had been entirely destroyed by the intense shell fire. He also rendered timely aid in guiding parties bringing up food and ammunition.
Home State: Pennsylvania
Remembrance of Valor – 30 October
Private Joseph Nichols Viera, U.S. Marine Corps
The Robb Centre’s “Valor 107” program, dedicated to the commemoration of the 107th Anniversary of the Great War, is pleased to present Private Joseph Nichols Viera, U.S. Marine Corps: https://gsr.park.edu/service_members/joseph-nichols-viera/.
Read More About the Servicemember’s Act of Valor: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Private Joe Nichols Viera (MCSN: 88559), United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the Seventy-Eighth Company, Sixth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F., in action near Blanc Mont, France, 3 October 1918. After assisting in the capture of three machine-gun nests, Private Viera, with another soldier, went into a dugout when the occupants refused to come out and captured forty of the enemy.
Home State: Nevada
Remembrance of Valor – 29 October
Sergeant Mathew Jenkins, U.S. Army
The Robb Centre’s “Valor 107” program, dedicated to the commemoration of the 107th Anniversary of the Great War, is pleased to present Sergeant Mathew Jenkins, U.S. Army: https://gsr.park.edu/service_members/mathew-jenkins/.
Read More About the Servicemember’s Act of Valor: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Sergeant Mathew Jenkins (ASN: 1402492), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company F, 370th Infantry Regiment, 93d Division, A.E.F., near Vauxaillon, France, 20 September 1918. Sergeant Jenkins was in command of a detachment and was ordered to attack the German line. After rescuing, under fire, a wounded comrade, he charged with his detachment, took a fortified tunnel, and, though far in advance of our lines and without rations and ammunition, held the position for more than 36 hours, until relieved, making use of captured guns and ammunition to repel the counterattacks made upon him.
Home State: Illinois
Remembrance of Valor – 28 October
Private Hirche Jackel Feinberg, U.S. Army
The Robb Centre’s “Valor 107” program, dedicated to the commemoration of the 107th Anniversary of the Great War, is pleased to present Private Hirche Jackel Feinberg, U.S. Army: https://gsr.park.edu/service_members/hirche-jackel-feinberg/.
Read More About the Servicemember’s Act of Valor: The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Hirche J. Feinberg, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Cunel, France, October 6, 1918. After all the officers had noncommissioned officers of the company to which he was attached had become casualties, with the exception of the company commander, Private Feinberg voluntarily assisted in reorganizing the company and holding the men together, continually going up and down along the line under the severe enemy fire until he was killed.
Home State: New York
Remembrance of Valor – 27 October
Sergeant Jesse Albert James, U.S. Army
The Robb Centre’s “Valor 107” program, dedicated to the commemoration of the 107th Anniversary of the Great War, is pleased to present Sergeant Jesse Albert James, U.S. Army: https://gsr.park.edu/service_members/jesse-albert-james/.
Read More About the Servicemember’s Act of Valor: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Sergeant Jesse A. James (ASN: 2339853), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company L, 4th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F., near Les Evaux, France, 13 July 1918. After many attempts to get patrols across the Marne had failed, Sergeant James alone swam the river, taking with him a wire, by which a boat containing two of his comrades was drawn across, without attracting the attention of the enemy.
Home State: Oklahoma
Remembrance of Valor – 26 October
Ensign Louis Wolfe Freedman, U.S. Navy
The Robb Centre’s “Valor 107” program, dedicated to the commemoration of the 107th Anniversary of the Great War, is pleased to present Ensign Louis Wolfe Freedman, U.S. Navy: https://gsr.park.edu/service_members/louis-wolfe-freedman/.
Read More About the Servicemember’s Act of Valor: The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Ensign Louis W. Freedman, United States Navy (Reserve Force), for distinguished and gallant conduct as Radio Operator of the Steamship Lewis Luckenbach on the occasion of an encounter with an enemy submarine on 11 October 1917. The radio antennae having been carried away by bursting shrapnel from the enemy, Ensign Freedman repaired this under fire and continued to maintain communication with the U.S.S. NICHOLSON until that vessel arrived and compelled the submarine to submerge.
Home State: Massachusetts
Remembrance of Valor – 25 October
Private Joseph James, U.S. Army
The Robb Centre’s “Valor 107” program, dedicated to the commemoration of the 107th Anniversary of the Great War, is pleased to present Private Joseph James, U.S. Army: https://gsr.park.edu/service_members/joseph-james/.
Read More About the Servicemember’s Act of Valor: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Private Joseph James (ASN: 1798927), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Headquarters and Headquarters Co. Company, 368th Infantry Regiment, 92d Division, A.E.F., near Binarville, France, 30 September 1918. Private James went to the aid of a wounded companion under very severe machine-gun and artillery fire and brought him to cover. He stayed with the wounded man, giving him all possible aid until assistance came, when he returned to his place with the platoon.
Home State: Pennsylvania
Remembrance of Valor – 24 October
Private FC Lawrence Alexious Vizenor, U.S. Army
The Robb Centre’s “Valor 107” program, dedicated to the commemoration of the 107th Anniversary of the Great War, is pleased to present Private FC Lawrence Alexious Vizenor, U.S. Army: https://gsr.park.edu/service_members/lawrence-alexious-vizenor/.
Read More About the Servicemember’s Act of Valor: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Private First Class Lawrence A. Vizenor (ASN: 2152197), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company I, 132d Infantry Regiment, 33d Division, A.E.F., in the Bois-du-Fays, France, 8 October 1918. Private Vizenor was a member of a reconnaissance patrol which encountered such intense fire from an enemy machine-gun nest that part of the patrol was driven back. Despite the heavy fire, he and another soldier, with an officer, continued forward and secured the information for which they were sent. The officer was mortally wounded, but Private Vizenor and his comrade silenced the machine-gun nest by effective rifle fire, carried the wounded officer to the rear, and reported their valuable information concerning the enemy’s position.
Home State: Minnesota
Remembrance of Valor – 23 October
Private Arthur Johnson, U.S. Army
The Robb Centre’s “Valor 107” program, dedicated to the commemoration of the 107th Anniversary of the Great War, is pleased to present Private Arthur Johnson, U.S. Army: https://gsr.park.edu/service_members/arthur-johnson/.
Read More About the Servicemember’s Act of Valor: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Private Arthur Johnson (ASN: 2463695), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Headquarters and Headquarters Co. Company, 370th Infantry Regiment, 93d Division, A.E.F., near Mont des Singes, France, 30 September 1918. Acting as ammunition carrier, Private Johnson received a painful injury in the back from a shell fragment. While engaged in carrying ammunition he found a wounded man in an exposed position and, regardless of his own wound, carried the man under heavy shell fire to the first-aid station, a distance of more than a kilometer, returning to his work immediately afterwards.
Home State: Pennsylvania
Remembrance of Valor – 22 October
Corporal Emanuel Frank, U.S. Army
The Robb Centre’s “Valor 107” program, dedicated to the commemoration of the 107th Anniversary of the Great War, is pleased to present Corporal Emanuel Frank, U.S. Army: https://gsr.park.edu/service_members/emanuel-frank/.
Read More About the Servicemember’s Act of Valor: The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Emanuel Frank, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Launay, France, July 15, 1918. Corporal Frank with an officer and another soldier of his company attacked a patrol of seven Germans who had captured four American soldiers, killed one of the Germans and captured the others.
Home State: New York
Remembrance of Valor – 21 October
Private Samuel Johns, U.S. Army
The Robb Centre’s “Valor 107” program, dedicated to the commemoration of the 107th Anniversary of the Great War, is pleased to present Private Samuel Johns, U.S. Army: https://gsr.park.edu/service_members/samuel-hazelhurst-johns/.
Read More About the Servicemember’s Act of Valor: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Private Samuel H. Johns (ASN: 2337044), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company L, 372d Infantry Regiment, 93d Division, A.E.F., near Bussy Farm, France, 28 September 1918. After several other runners had been killed or wounded, Private Johns volunteered to carry a message over fields swept by heavy machine-gun fire and artillery bombardment. He succeeded in delivering the message, but was severely wounded while on the return trip.
Home State: Massachusetts
Remembrance of Valor – 20 October
2nd Lieutenant Hyman Freiberg, U.S. Army
The Robb Centre’s “Valor 107” program, dedicated to the commemoration of the 107th Anniversary of the Great War, is pleased to present 2nd Lieutenant Hyman Freiberg, U.S. Army: https://gsr.park.edu/service_members/hyman-freiberg/.
Read More About the Servicemember’s Act of Valor: The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Hyman Freiberg, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Chipilly Ridge, France, August 9, 1918. Although wounded in an early advance, Second Lieutenant Freiberg went forward with his men until he fell from loss of blood. He refused to be evacuated, and, while his wounds were being treated on the spot, preparatory to resuming the advance, was killed by shell fire.
Home State: New York
Remembrance of Valor – 19 October
Watertender George Enos Fernandes, U.S. Navy
The Robb Centre’s “Valor 107” program, dedicated to the commemoration of the 107th Anniversary of the Great War, is pleased to present Watertender George Enos Fernandes, U.S. Navy: https://gsr.park.edu/service_members/george-enos-fernandes/.
Read More About the Servicemember’s Act of Valor: The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Watertender George E. Fernandez, United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism on the occasion of the collision of the U.S.S. SHAW with H.M.S. AQUITANIA when the Shaw was cut in two and set on fire. Water Tender Fernandez set a splendid example of efficiency, coolness, and indifference to danger, especially in taking part in throwing overboard ready ammunition piled on the deck of the Shaw within five feet of a blazing oil tank.
Home State: Massachusetts
Remembrance of Valor – 18 October
Private Samuel Glucksman, U.S. Marine Corps
The Robb Centre’s “Valor 107” program, dedicated to the commemoration of the 107th Anniversary of the Great War, is pleased to present Private Samuel Glucksman, U.S. Marine Corps: https://gsr.park.edu/service_members/samuel-glucksman/.
Read More About the Servicemember’s Act of Valor: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Private Samuel Glucksman (MCSN: 85903), United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the Seventy-Eighth Company, Sixth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F., in action at Blanc Mont, France, 3 October 1918. After capturing a prisoner, Private Glucksman forced his captive to lead him to a dug-out containing twenty of the enemy, whom he also captured. Later, after being wounded, he returned to the front line, after securing first-aid treatment, and continued in action until his wound forced him to be evacuated.
The Navy Cross is presented to Samuel Glucksman, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 78th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action at Blanc Mont, France, October 3, 1918. After capturing a prisoner, Private Glucksman forced his captive to lead him to a dug-out containing twenty of the enemy, whom he also captured. Later, after being wounded, he returned to the front line, after securing first-aid treatment, and continued in action until his wound forced him to be evacuated.
Remembrance of Valor – 17 October
Corporal Russell Pollard , U.S. Army
The Robb Centre’s “Valor 107” program, dedicated to the commemoration of the 107th Anniversary of the Great War, is pleased to present Corporal Russell Pollard , U.S. Army: https://gsr.park.edu/service_members/russell-pollard/.
Read More About the Servicemember’s Act of Valor: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Corporal Russell Pollard (ASN: 1967745), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company H, 365th Infantry Regiment, 92d Division, A.E.F., near Bois-Frehaut, France, 10 November 1918. During the assault on Bois Frehaut, Corporal Pollard, a rifle grenadier, conducted his squad skillfully in firing on hostile machine-guns until his rifle was broken. He then used his wire-cutter with, speed and skill under heavy shell and machine-gun fire, and Although wounded in his right arm he continued to cut the wire with his left hand, and assisted his men in getting through it until ordered to the dressing station a second time by his company commander.
Home State: Texas
Remembrance of Valor – 16 October
Private Isaac Goldstein, U.S. Army
The Robb Centre’s “Valor 107” program, dedicated to the commemoration of the 107th Anniversary of the Great War, is pleased to present Private Isaac Goldstein, U.S. Army: https://gsr.park.edu/service_members/isaac-goldstein/.
Read More About the Servicemember’s Act of Valor: The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Isaac Goldstein, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Talma Farm, France, October 19, 1918. Disregarding the warning that to leave shelter meant almost certain death, Private Goldstein went to the aid of a wounded comrade through an open field exposed to murderous artillery and machine-gun fire. Bringing his comrade back to safety, he took a message from the wounded man’s pocket and delivered it to its destination. Under cover of darkness he carried his comrade to a first-aid station.
Home State: New Jersey
Remembrance of Valor – 15 October
Private FC Amado Garcia, U.S. Army
The Robb Centre’s “Valor 107” program, dedicated to the commemoration of the 107th Anniversary of the Great War, is pleased to present Private FC Amado Garcia, U.S. Army: https://gsr.park.edu/service_members/amado-garcia/.
Read More About the Servicemember’s Act of Valor: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Private First Class Amado Garcia (ASN: 1626968), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company K, 110th Infantry Regiment, 28th Division, A.E.F., near Fismes, France, 26 August 1918. With two other soldiers Private Garcia crawled 300 yards in front of our lines, through the enemy’s wire, and attacked a hostile machine-gun nest. The enemy crew opened fire on them at a range of only ten yards and resisted stubbornly, but they succeeded in killing three of the crew and driving off the others with clubbed rifles. They returned to our lines under heavy fire.
Home State: New Mexico
Remembrance of Valor – 14 October
Private William Cuff, U.S. Army
The Robb Centre’s “Valor 107” program, dedicated to the commemoration of the 107th Anniversary of the Great War, is pleased to present Private William Cuff, U.S. Army: https://gsr.park.edu/service_members/william-e-cuff/.
Read More About the Servicemember’s Act of Valor: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Private William E. Cuff (ASN: 1402324), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Machine-Gun Company, 307th Infantry Regiment, 93d Division, A.E.F., at Mont-de-Sanges, France, 28 September 1918. Private Cuff carried important messages for his regimental commander, constantly exposing himself to heavy artillery and machine-gun fire until he was killed.
Home State: Illinois
Remembrance of Valor – 13 October
1st Lieutenant Gerald Hirsch Gunst, U.S. Army
The Robb Centre’s “Valor 107” program, dedicated to the commemoration of the 107th Anniversary of the Great War, is pleased to present 1st Lieutenant Gerald Hirsch Gunst, U.S. Army: https://gsr.park.edu/service_members/gerald-hirsch-gunst/.
Read More About the Servicemember’s Act of Valor: The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Gerald H. Gunst, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Andevanne, France, November 2, 1918. When several officers of a company became casualties, Lieutenant Gunst took command of an assault platoon. Although wounded in the leg while leading his platoon in the attack, he continued on until the objective was reached. He then voluntarily carried an important message to regimental headquarters, crossing an area covered by enemy machine-gun fire.
Home State: Texas
Remembrance of Valor – 12 October
Private First Class Earl Pursley, U.S. Army
The Robb Centre’s “Valor 107” program, dedicated to the commemoration of the 107th Anniversary of the Great War, is pleased to present Private FC Earl Pursley, U.S. Army: https://gsr.park.edu/service_members/earl-pursley/.
Read More About the Servicemember’s Act of Valor: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Private First Class Earl Pursley (ASN: 2170837), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Medical Detachment, 360th Infantry Regiment (Attached), 90th Division, A.E.F., near Lesseux, France, 4 September 1918. Private Pursley voluntarily carried a wounded soldier from an exposed position under intense enemy shell fire for a distance of 400 yards to the dressing station. He then immediately returned to the position and helped to dig out men who had been buried by the explosion of a shell.
Home State: Kentucky
Remembrance of Valor – 11 October
Private Sidney Tobias Holzman, U.S. Army
The Robb Centre’s “Valor 107” program, dedicated to the commemoration of the 107th Anniversary of the Great War, is pleased to present Private Sidney Tobias Holzman, U.S. Army: https://gsr.park.edu/service_members/sidney-tobias-holzman/.
Read More About the Servicemember’s Act of Valor: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Private Sidney Holzman (ASN: 1391464), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Machine-Gun Company, 132d Infantry Regiment, 33d Division, A.E.F., in the Bois-De-Foret, France, 10 October 1918. After six runners had been killed or wounded in attempts to get through heavy shell fire with an important message from the regimental commander of the 39th Infantry, to the regimental commander of the 59th Infantry, Private Holzman, with Private James J. Snyder, responded to a call for volunteers and succeeded in delivering the message.
Home State: Illinois
Remembrance of Valor – 10 October
Lieutenant Frederick Luis Riefkohl, U.S. Navy
The Robb Centre’s “Valor 107” program, dedicated to the commemoration of the 107th Anniversary of the Great War, is pleased to present Lieutenant Frederick Luis Riefkohl, U.S. Navy: https://gsr.park.edu/service_members/frederick-luis-riefkohl/.
Read More About the Servicemember’s Act of Valor: The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Lieutenant Frederick Louis Riefkohl, United States Navy, for distinguished service in the line of his profession as Commander of the Armed Guard of the U.S.S. PHILADELPHIA, and in an engagement with an enemy submarine. On 2 August 1917, a periscope was sighted, and then a torpedo passed under the stern of the ship. A shot was fired, which struck close to the submarine, which then disappeared.
Home State: Puerto Rico
Remembrance of Valor – 9 October
Private Abe Kauffman, U.S. Army
The Robb Centre’s “Valor 107” program, dedicated to the commemoration of the 107th Anniversary of the Great War, is pleased to present Private Abe Kauffman, U.S. Army: https://gsr.park.edu/service_members/abe-henry-kauffman/.
Read More About the Servicemember’s Act of Valor: The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Abe Kauffman, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at during the enemy counterattack on Cantigny, France, May 28, 1918. Private Kauffman refused to leave his gun after he had lost a finger during the enemy, but continued to perform his duties until so severely wounded as to be unable to assist in serving his piece.
Home State: Pennsylvania
Remembrance of Valor – 8 October
Private Harry Lee Pearson, U.S. Army
The Robb Centre’s “Valor 107” program, dedicated to the commemoration of the 107th Anniversary of the Great War, is pleased to present Private Harry Lee Pearson, U.S. Army: https://gsr.park.edu/service_members/harry-lee-pearson/.
This servicemember’s citation for the French Croix de Guerre with Palm is currently unknown.
Home State: Illinois
Remembrance of Valor – 7 October
Corporal Irving Klein, U.S. Army
The Robb Centre’s “Valor 107” program, dedicated to the commemoration of the 107th Anniversary of the Great War, is pleased to present Corporal Irving Klein, U.S. Army: https://gsr.park.edu/service_members/irving-klein/.
Read more about the servicemember’s Act of Valor: The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Irving Klein, Corporal, U.S. Army, for repeated acts of extraordinary heroism in action near Binarville, France, September 29, 1918, and Charlevaux, France, October 3 – 7, 1918. On September 29, after locating the position of three enemy machine-guns, he succeeded in silencing one, took up a position against the other two under intense shell fire, and sent back information to his company commander which made it possible to clean out the entire nest. On October 3, Although wounded seriously, Corporal Klein continued to assist his men in repulsing the attack of an enemy combat patrol.
Home State: New York
Remembrance of Valor – 6 October
Private Joseph Isaac, U.S. Army
The Robb Centre’s “Valor 107” program, dedicated to the commemoration of the 107th Anniversary of the Great War, is pleased to present Private Joseph Isaac, U.S. Army: https://gsr.park.edu/service_members/joseph-isaac/.
Read More About the Servicemember’s Act of Valor: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Private Joseph Isaac (ASN: 264039), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company N, 125th Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., northeast of Jaulgonne, near Sergy, France, 31 July 1918. Although wounded in the head, Private Isaac crawled from within 100 feet of the German line back to his own line, 150 yards distant, carrying a more severely wounded comrade on his back.
Home State: Michigan
Remembrance of Valor – 5 October
Private Abraham Levenson, U.S. Army
The Robb Centre’s “Valor 107” program, dedicated to the commemoration of the 107th Anniversary of the Great War, is pleased to present Private Abraham Levenson, U.S. Army: https://gsr.park.edu/service_members/abraham-levenson/.
Read More About the Servicemember’s Act of Valor: The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Abe Levenson, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Croix Rouge Farm, northeast of Chateau-Thierry, France, July 27, 1918. When his company was in action near Hill 212, Private Levenson was posted as lookout while his company was entrenching. He observed the enemy bringing forward machine guns through the wheat fields to place them in position. Waiting until they were within close range, he exposed himself to heavy machine-gun and artillery fire and succeeded in killing or disabling the crew of two machine guns, thus saving his company from heavy casualties.
Home State: Pennsylvania
Remembrance of Valor – 4 October
Private Ellison Moses, U.S. Army
The Robb Centre’s “Valor 107” program, dedicated to the commemoration of the 107th Anniversary of the Great War, is pleased to present Private Ellison Moses, U.S. Army: https://gsr.park.edu/service_members/ellison-moses/.
Read more about the servicemember’s Act of Valor: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Private Ellison Moses (ASN: 1871575), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company C, 371st Infantry Regiment, 93d Division, A.E.F., near Ardeuil, France, 30 September 1918. After his company had been forced to withdraw from an advanced position, under severe machine-gun and artillery fire, Private Moses went forward and rescued wounded soldiers, working persistently until all of them had been carried to shelter.
Home State: South Carolina
Remembrance of Valor – 3 October
Private Bernard Lewis, U.S. Army
The Robb Centre’s “Valor 107” program, dedicated to the commemoration of the 107th Anniversary of the Great War, is pleased to present Private Bernard Lewis, U.S. Army: https://gsr.park.edu/service_members/bernard-lewis/
Read more about the servicemember’s Act of Valor: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Private Bernard Lewis (ASN: 1799493), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company A, 368th Infantry Regiment, 92d Division, A.E.F., near Binarville, France, 30 September 1918. During an attack on Binarville Private Lewis volunteered to go down the road that leads into the village to rescue a wounded soldier of his company. To accomplish his mission he was compelled to go under heavy machine-gun and shell fire. In total disregard of personal danger, he brought the wounded man safely to our lines.
Home: Washington, D.C.
Remembrance of Valor – 2 October
Corporal Nathan Lieberman, U.S. Army
The Robb Centre’s “Valor 107” program, dedicated to the commemoration of the 107th Anniversary of the Great War, is pleased to present Corporal Nathan Lieberman, U.S. Army: https://gsr.park.edu/service_members/nathan-lieberman/.
Read more about the servicemember’s Act of Valor: The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Nathan Lieberman, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Chipilly Ridge, France, August 9, 1918. He displayed unusual gallantry in rushing a machine-gun nest whose fire was checking the advance. With the assistance of men in his squad, he put the machine gun out of action and took four prisoners.
Home State: Illinois
Remembrance of Valor – 1 October
Private First Class Leo Francis McGuire, U.S. Army
The Robb Centre’s “Valor 107” program, dedicated to the commemoration of the 107th Anniversary of the Great War, is pleased to present Private FC Leo Francis McGuire, U.S. Army: https://gsr.park.edu/service_members/leo-francis-mcguire/.
Read more about the servicemember’s Act of Valor: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Private First Class Leo F. McGuire (ASN: 10388), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Section No. 647, Ambulance Service, A.E.F., near Seicheprey, France, 19 April 1918. Private First Class McGuire was on duty as a driver of an ambulance at an advanced post. During April 19 and 20 he made several trips to and from a dressing station reached by an exposed road in daylight for the purpose of bringing back wounded. On one of these trips, the ambulance was blown from the road by the explosion of a shell and he was knocked unconscious by the shock. On recovering consciousness, he returned on foot. Although suffering from an injury in the back and not yet recovered from the shock, he wished to return to duty the afternoon of the same day but was not permitted to do so by the medical officers until the afternoon of the following day.
Home State: Kansas
Remembrance of Valor – 30 September
Private First Class Edmond Fobb, U.S. Army
The Robb Centre’s “Valor 107” program, dedicated to the commemoration of the 107th Anniversary of the Great War, is pleased to present Private FC Edmond Fobb, U.S. Army: https://gsr.park.edu/service_members/edmond-fobb/.
This servicemember’s citation for the French Croix de Guerre with Palm is currently unknown.
Home State: Oklahoma
Remembrance of Valor – 29 September
Private William Sandford, U.S. Army
The Robb Centre’s “Valor 107” program, dedicated to the commemoration of the 107th Anniversary of the Great War, is pleased to present Private William Sandford, U.S. Army: https://gsr.park.edu/service_members/william-sandford/.
Read More About the Servicemember’s Act of Valor: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Private William Sandford (ASN: 104280), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Medical Detachment, 369th Infantry Regiment (Attached), 93d Division, A.E.F., near the Rippont River, Champagne, France, 26 September 1918. Under direct and close-range fire of several enemy machine guns Private Sandford crawled to exposed positions to dress the wounds of officers and men.
Home State: New York
Remembrance of Valor – 28 September
Private Irving Louis Liner, U.S. Army
The Robb Centre’s “Valor 107” program, dedicated to the commemoration of the 107th Anniversary of the Great War, is pleased to present Private Irving Louis Liner, U.S. Army: https://gsr.park.edu/service_members/irving-louis-liner/.
Read more about the servicemember’s Act of Valor: The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Irving L. Liner, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Binarville, France, October 2 – 7, 1918. Private Liner was a battalion runner when his battalion was surrounded by the enemy in the Forest of Argonne and cut off from communication with friendly troops. He carried messages with great cheerfulness under conditions of stress and under heavy machine-gun and shell fire, at a time when he was exhausted by exposure and hunger, being without food for five days.
Home State: New York
Remembrance of Valor – 27 September
Private Marcelino Serna, U.S. Army
The Robb Centre’s “Valor 107” program, dedicated to the commemoration of the 107th Anniversary of the Great War, is pleased to present Private Marcelino Serna, U.S. Army: https://gsr.park.edu/service_members/marcelino-serna/.
Read more about the servicemember’s Act of Valor: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Private Marcelino Serna (ASN: 2195593), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company B, 355th Infantry Regiment, 89th Division, A.E.F., near Flirey, France, 12 September 1918. Private Serna displayed exceptional coolness and courage in single-handed charging and capturing 24 Germans.
Home State: Texas
Remembrance of Valor – 26 September
Private George Marcellus Gross, U.S. Army
The Robb Centre’s “Valor 107” program, dedicated to the commemoration of the 107th Anniversary of the Great War, is pleased to present Private George Marcellus Gross, U.S. Army: https://gsr.park.edu/service_members/george-marcellus-gross/.
Read more about the servicemember’s Act of Valor: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Private George Gross (ASN: 2335924), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company D, 372d Infantry Regiment, 93d Division, A.E.F., near Sechault, France, 29 September 1918. Although he had been badly gassed, Private Gross kept his machine-gun in action until he fell beside his gun (* INCORRECTLY REPORTED AS POSTHUMOUS).
Home: Washington, D.C.
Remembrance of Valor – 25 September
Wagoner Benjamin Gonzales, U.S. Army
The Robb Centre’s “Valor 107” program, dedicated to the commemoration of the 107th Anniversary of the Great War, is pleased to present Wagoner Benjamin Gonzales, U.S. Army: https://gsr.park.edu/service_members/benjamin-gonzales/.
Read more about the servicemember’s Act of Valor: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Wagoner Benjamin Gonzales (ASN: 748181), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company B, 3d Ammunition Train, 3d Division, A.E.F., near Crezancy and Chateau-Thierry, France, 15 July 1918. While on duty with the 30th Infantry, Wagoner Gonzales saw an officer and two soldiers killed while attempting to remove company records which were in danger of capture. He then left his dugout, succeeded in bringing up a truck, loaded what records he could, and after assisting several wounded men into the truck drove it out under heavy shell fire.
Home State: New Mexico
Remembrance of Valor – 24 September
Supply Sergeant Lester James Fossie, U.S. Army
The Robb Centre’s “Valor 107” program, dedicated to the commemoration of the 107th Anniversary of the Great War, is pleased to present Supply Sergeant Lester James Fossie, U.S. Army: https://gsr.park.edu/service_members/james-lester-fossie/.
Read more about the servicemember’s Act of Valor: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Supply Sergeant Lester Fossie (ASN: 1403546), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company M, 370th Infantry Regiment, 93d Division, A.E.F., at Ferme-de-la-Riviere, France, 5 October 1918. A messenger having been wounded by an enemy sniper in the open between the lines, Sergeant Fossie immediately went to his rescue and brought him into the company headquarters over ground swept by machine-gun and sniper fire.
Home State: Illinois
Remembrance of Valor – 23 September
Corporal Thomas Daniel Saunders, U.S. Army
The Robb Centre’s “Valor 107” program, dedicated to the commemoration of the 107th Anniversary of the Great War, is pleased to present Corporal Thomas Daniel Saunders, U.S. Army: https://gsr.park.edu/service_members/thomas-daniel-saunders/.
Read more about the servicemember’s Act of Valor: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Corporal Thomas D. Saunders (ASN: 156126), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company A, 2d Engineers, 2d Division, A.E.F., at Jaulny, France, 12 September 1918. Corporal Saunders and another soldier, who were acting as wire cutters with the first line of infantry, fought their way forward in advance of their units and were the first to enter Jaulny while it was swept by machine-gun fire, infested with snipers, and still occupied by rearguard detachments of the enemy. After capturing eight Germans in a dugout they searched the caves in the town and took 55 additional prisoners.
Home State: Wyoming
Remembrance of Valor – 22 September
Private First Class Leo Lipsie, U.S. Army
The Robb Centre’s “Valor 107” program, dedicated to the commemoration of the 107th Anniversary of the Great War, is pleased to present Private FC Leo Jerome Lipsie, U.S. Army: https://gsr.park.edu/service_members/leo-jerome-lipsie/.
This servicemember’s citation for the French Croix de Guerre with Palm is currently unknown.
Home State: New York
Remembrance of Valor – 21 September
Private Elmore McCowin, U.S. Army
The Robb Centre’s “Valor 107” program, dedicated to the commemoration of the 107th Anniversary of the Great War, is pleased to present Private Elmore McCowin, U.S. Army: https://gsr.park.edu/service_members/elmore-mccowin/.
Read more about the servicemember’s Act of Valor: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Private Elmer McCowin (ASN: 104360), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company K, 369th Infantry Regiment, 93d Division, A.E.F., at Ripont Swamp, France, 26 September 1918. While passing through a swamp where most of the platoon was wounded, Private McCowin dressed the wounds of several of his comrades, and after reaching the shelter of a hill beyond returned repeatedly and assisted many of his comrades to a place of safety. He also carried messages through shell and machine-gun fire after being severely gassed.
Home State: New York
Remembrance of Valor – 20 September
Private Harry Margolin, U.S. Army
The Robb Centre’s “Valor 107” program, dedicated to the commemoration of the 107th Anniversary of the Great War, is pleased to present Private Harry Margolin, U.S. Army: https://gsr.park.edu/service_members/harry-margolin/.
Read more about the servicemember’s Act of Valor: The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Harry Margolin, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Grand Ballois Farm, France, July 14 – 15, 1918. Under a heavy gas and shell bombardment, Private Margolin repeatedly volunteered and delivered messages over routes other than his own, when the runners assigned to those routes had been killed or wounded.
Home State: New York
Remembrance of Valor – 19 September
Private Pontiac John Williams, U.S. Army
The Robb Centre’s “Valor 107” program, dedicated to the commemoration of the 107th Anniversary of the Great War, is pleased to present Private Pontiac John Williams, U.S. Army: https://gsr.park.edu/service_members/pontiac-john-williams/.
Read more about the servicemember’s Act of Valor: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Private Pontiac J. Williams, Jr. (ASN: 263592), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company K, 125th Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., at Hill No. 212, near Sergy, northeast of Chateau-Thierry, France, 31 July 1918. Private Williams volunteered to go out in front of our lines and bring in a wounded runner. Although he was shot in the face before he reached the runner, he accomplished his mission.
Home State: Michigan
Remembrance of Valor – 18 September
Private F.C. Joseph Jacob Milgram, U.S. Army
The Robb Centre’s “Valor 107” program, dedicated to the commemoration of the 107th Anniversary of the Great War, is pleased to present Private FC Joseph Jacob Milgram, U.S. Army: https://gsr.park.edu/service_members/joseph-jacob-milgram/.
Read more about the servicemember’s Act of Valor: The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Joseph J. Milgram, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Grand Monghene, France, November 8, 1918. Private Milgram, on duty as a battalion runner, displayed remarkable daring in frequently going through heavy fire in order that communication might be maintained. Upon being sent out to locate the advance units he was repeatedly fired upon by snipers and attacked with hand grenades, but succeeded in returning with valuable information, Although two other runners accompanying him became casualties.
Home State: Pennsylvania
Remembrance of Valor – 17 September
Private Malley Stewart, U.S. Army
The Robb Centre’s “Valor 107” program, dedicated to the commemoration of the 107th Anniversary of the Great War, is pleased to present Private Malley Stewart, U.S. Army: https://gsr.park.edu/service_members/malley-stewart/.
Read more about the servicemember’s Act of Valor: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Private Malley Stewart (ASN: 1870002), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Headquarters and Headquarters Co. Company, 371st Infantry Regiment, 93d Division, A.E.F., near Bussy Farm, France, 29 September 1918. Although severely wounded, Private Stewart continued to carry telephone material forward through a heavy barrage for several hours, until overcome by loss of blood and weakness.
Home State: South Carolina
Remembrance of Valor – 16 September
1st Lt. Hermann Moyse, U.S. Army
The Robb Centre’s “Valor 107” program, dedicated to the commemoration of the 107th Anniversary of the Great War, is pleased to present 1st Lieutenant Hermann Moyse, U.S. Army: https://gsr.park.edu/service_members/hermann-moyse/.
Read more about the servicemember’s Act of Valor: The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Herman Moyse, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Cierges, northeast of Chateau-Thierry, France, July 31, 1918. After advancing through five stages of artillery barrage and machine-gun fire, First Lieutenant Moyse led a patrol of five men forward to capture two machine guns which were endangering the success of the operation. Although seriously wounded in the chest and foot by machine-gun fire, he would not consent to being taken to the rear until the guns had been captured.
Home State: Louisiana
Remembrance of Valor- 15 September
Corporal Nicholas E. Brown, U.S. Army
The Robb Centre’s “Valor 107” program, dedicated to the commemoration of the 107th Anniversary of the Great War, is pleased to present Corporal Nicholas E. Brown, U.S. Army: https://gsr.park.edu/service_members/nicholas-e-brown/. This servicemember’s citation for the French Croix de Guerre with Palm is currently unknown.
Home State: Arkansas
Remembrance of Valor – 14 September
Corporal Harry Pariser, U.S. Army
The Robb Centre’s “Valor 107” program, dedicated to the commemoration of the 107th Anniversary of the Great War, is pleased to present Corporal Harry Pariser, U.S. Army: https://gsr.park.edu/service_members/harry-pariser/.
Read more about the servicemember’s Act of Valor: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Corporal Harry Pariser (ASN: 1707038), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company L, 307th Infantry Regiment, 77th Division, A.E.F., southwest of Binarville, France, 3 October 1918. After being wounded in the chin by a shell fragment, Corporal Pariser refused to go to the rear for treatment, but continued leading his men in action and exhibiting a brilliant spirit of courage and devotion to duty. He was killed 4 October 1918, while again leading his squad in the attack.
Home State: New York
Remembrance of Valor – 13 September
Sergeant Emmett Thompson, U.S. Army
The Robb Centre’s “Valor 107” program, dedicated to the commemoration of the 107th Anniversary of the Great War, is pleased to present Sergeant Emmett Thompson, U.S. Army: https://gsr.park.edu/service_members/emmett-e-thompson/.
Read more about the servicemember’s Act of Valor: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Sergeant Emmett Thompson (ASN: 1403376), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company L, 370th Infantry Regiment, 93d Division, A.E.F., at Mont-de-Sanges, France, 20 September 1918, to 1 October 1918. After others had failed, Sergeant Thompson, then a corporal, volunteered and took charge of a detail to secure rations. He succeeded in this mission under very dangerous and trying conditions, and, notwithstanding the fact that his detachment suffered numerous casualties, he remained on this duty, and continued to supply the company with rations until completely exhausted.
Home State: Illinois
Remembrance of Valor – 12 September
Private F. C. Herman Moskowitz, U.S. Army
The Robb Centre’s “Valor 107” program, dedicated to the commemoration of the 107th Anniversary of the Great War, is pleased to present Private FC Herman Moskowitz, U.S. Army: https://gsr.park.edu/service_members/herman-moskowitz/.
Read more about the servicemember’s Act of Valor: The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Herman Moskowitz, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Talma Hill, France, October 17 – 21, 1918. As a runner, Private Moskowitz displayed exceptional courage and devotion to duty infrequently volunteering and carrying messages through dangerous zones in addition to his regular duties. Though lame as the result of an accident, he carried a number of messages through a heavy barrage until he was severely wounded by a bursting shell.
Home State: New Jersey
Remembrance of Valor – 11 September
1st Lt. Dr. Josiah Alvin Powless, U.S. Army
The Robb Centre’s “Valor 107” program, dedicated to the commemoration of the 107th Anniversary of the Great War, is pleased to present 1st Lieutenant, Dr. Josiah Alvin Powless, U.S. Army: https://gsr.park.edu/service_members/josiah-alvin-powless/.
Read more about the servicemember’s Act of Valor: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to First Lieutenant (Medical Corps) Josiah A. Powless, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Medical Detachment, 308th Infantry Regiment (Attached), 77th Division, A.E.F., near Chevieres, France, 14 October 1918. When notified that his colleague, Captain James M. McKibben, had been wounded, Lieutenant Powless immediately went forward to his assistance. He crossed an area subjected to intense machine-gun and constant artillery fire, reached his colleague, whose wound proved to be fatal, and, after dressing his wounds, had him carried to the rear. Lieutenant Powless was seriously wounded while performing this service.
Home State: Wisconsin
Remembrance of Valor – 10 September
Private Bruce Stoney, U.S. Army
The Robb Centre’s “Valor 107” program, dedicated to the commemoration of the 107th Anniversary of the Great War, is pleased to present Private Bruce Stoney, U.S. Army: https://gsr.park.edu/service_members/bruce-stoney/.
Read more about the servicemember’s Act of Valor: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Private Bruce Stoney (ASN: 1870522), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Medical Detachment, 371st Infantry Regiment (Attached), 93d Division, A.E.F., near Ardeuil, France, 29 September 1918. With three other soldiers, Private Stoney crawled 200 yards ahead of our lines under violent machine-gun fire and rescued an officer who was lying mortally wounded in a shell hole.
Home State: South Carolina
Remembrance of Valor – 9 September
1st Lt. Theodore Rosen, U.S. Army
The Robb Centre’s “Valor 107” program, dedicated to the commemoration of the 107th Anniversary of the Great War, is pleased to present 1st Lieutenant Theodore Rosen, U.S. Army: https://gsr.park.edu/service_members/theodore-rosen/.
Read more about the servicemember’s Act of Valor: The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Theodore Rosen, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action in the Grande Montagne sector, north of Verdun, November 4, 1918. While on a reconnaissance with two other officers, Lieutenant Rosen drew fire from a machine-gun nest in order to allow the other two officers to escape. A few minutes later he and two runners were sent into the Bois d’Etraye in order to locate the left flank. Lieutenant Rosen again came under close-range fire of the enemy. The runner, who was some yards in rear, escaped, but Lieutenant Rosen, who had been terribly wounded by a hand grenade, unable to move or resist by further fighting, was taken, prisoner.
Home State: Pennsylvania
Remembrance of Valor – 8 September
Private James Fuquay, U.S. Army
The Robb Centre’s “Valor 107” program, dedicated to the commemoration of the 107th Anniversary of the Great War, is pleased to present Private James Fuquay, U.S. Army: https://gsr.park.edu/service_members/james-fuquay/.
Read more about the servicemember’s Act of Valor: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Private James Fuquay (ASN: 1402857), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company H, 370th Infantry Regiment, 93d Division, A.E.F., at Guillimet Farm, France, 28 September 1918. When Private Fuquay, an automatic rifleman, was stationed at a particularly dangerous location, his rifle became jammed, whereupon he took it apart, remedied the trouble, and again put it into operation. While doing this he was wounded in the left arm, but refused first-aid, continuing to serve his piece and direct fire on the enemy positions until completely exhausted from loss of blood.
Home State: Illinois
Remembrance of Valor – 7 September
1st Lt. Edward Jeremiah Price, U.S. Army
The Robb Centre’s “Valor 107” program, dedicated to the commemoration of the 107th Anniversary of the Great War, is pleased to present 1st Lieutenant Edward Jeremiah Price, U.S. Army: https://gsr.park.edu/service_members/edward-james-price/.
Read more about the servicemember’s Act of Valor: The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edward J. Price, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near the Bois-de-Chaume, France, October 11, 1918. Upon learning that a counterattack had been launched against the battalion on his right flank, Lieutenant Price took his platoon into action in advance of the infantry and broke up the counterattack. There being no officers present with the infantry unit to which he was attached, he assumed command, reorganized it, and led it forward, designating targets and ranges, and going up and down the line to direct the operation.
Home State: Minnesota
Remembrance of Valor – 6 September
Sergeant Benjamin Prager, U.S. Army
The Robb Centre’s “Valor 107” program, dedicated to the commemoration of the 107th Anniversary of the Great War, is pleased to present Sergeant Benjamin Prager, U.S. Army: https://gsr.park.edu/service_members/benjamin-prager/.
Read more about the servicemember’s Act of Valor: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Sergeant Benjamin Prager (ASN: 1244151), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company E, 111th Infantry Regiment, 28th Division, A.E.F., near Fismes, France, 11 August 1918. On his own initiative and under heavy fire, Sergeant Prager led an automatic-rifle squad to a house far in advance of our lines, and, by purposely exposing himself at a window, drew fire from an enemy machine-gun, thus disclosing its position and enabling his squad to destroy it. After being wounded he refused to be evacuated until he had visited another portion of the line and assured himself that the position was well consolidated.
Home State: Pennsylvania
Remembrance of Valor – 5 September
Sergeant Roy Admiral Brown, U.S. Army
The Robb Centre’s “Valor 107” program, dedicated to the commemoration of the 107th Anniversary of the Great War, is pleased to present Sergeant Roy Admiral Brown, U.S. Army: https://gsr.park.edu/service_members/roy-admiral-brown/.
Read more about the servicemember’s Act of Valor: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Sergeant Roy A. Brown (ASN: 2168841), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company E, 366th Infantry Regiment, 92d Division, A.E.F., near Lesseau, France, 4 September 1918. Sergeant Brown was a member of a combat group which was attacked by 20 of an enemy raiding party, advancing under a heavy barrage and using liquid fire. The sergeant in charge of the group was killed and several others, including Private Brown, were wounded. Nevertheless this soldier, with three others, fearlessly resisted the enemy until they were driven off.
Home State: Alabama
Remembrance of Valor – 4 September
2nd Lt. Richard Breeding, U.S. Army
The Robb Centre’s “Valor 107” program, dedicated to the commemoration of the 107th Anniversary of the Great War, is pleased to present 2nd Lieutenant Richard Bland Breeding, U.S. Army: https://gsr.park.edu/service_members/richard-bland-breeding/.
Read more about the servicemember’s Act of Valor: The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Dick B. Breeding, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Vacqueville, France, May 12, 1918. Lieutenant Breeding had been out with a patrol into the enemy’s lines when it was discovered that one member of the patrol was missing. Lieutenant Breeding with another officer volunteered to return into the enemy lines in search of the missing man, thereby setting an example of determination, energy, and bravery. They proceeded on their mission and, while looking for the missing man discovered one of the enemy lurking in the bushes, whereupon Lieutenant Breeding shot and killed him, bringing the body into the American lines. Valuable information was obtained which aided materially in the later action of the command. Lieutenant Breeding was killed in action on July 28, 1918.
Home State: Oklahoma
Remembrance of Valor – 3 September
Private F.C. Edward Howard Handy, U.S. Army
The Robb Centre’s “Valor 107” program, dedicated to the commemoration of the 107th Anniversary of the Great War, is pleased to present Private FC Edward Howard Handy, U.S. Army: https://gsr.park.edu/service_members/edward-howard-handy/.
Read more about the servicemember’s Act of Valor: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Private First Class Edward H. Handy (ASN: 1799754), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company B, 368th Infantry Regiment, 92d Division, A.E.F., at Binarville, France, 30 September 1918. Private Handy, with an officer and another soldier, voluntarily left shelter and crossed an open space 50 yards wide swept by shell and machine-gun fire to rescue a wounded soldier, whom they carried to a place of safety.
Home Location: Washington, D.C.
Remembrance of Valor – 2 September
Corporal William Rochkind, U.S. Army
The Robb Centre’s “Valor 107” program, dedicated to the commemoration of the 107th Anniversary of the Great War, is pleased to present Corporal William Rochkind, U.S. Army: https://gsr.park.edu/service_members/william-rochkind/.
Read more about the servicemember’s Act of Valor: The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William Rochkind, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near St. Juvin, France, October 16, 1918. While leading a reconnaissance patrol of eight men, Corporal Rochkind encountered severe machine-gun fire, which forced him to take cover. While attempting to move his patrol to another place during a lull in the firing, one man was killed and another wounded. Placing his men under cover he alone ventured forth to the aid of the wounded man, who was lying exposed to the enemy fire, placing him on his back and carrying him to safety.
Home State: New York
Remembrance of Valor – 1 September
Corporal Augustin Martinez, U.S. Army
The Robb Centre’s “Valor 107” program, dedicated to the commemoration of the 107th Anniversary of the Great War, is pleased to present Corporal Augustin Martinez, U.S. Army: https://gsr.park.edu/service_members/augustin-martinez/.
Read more about the servicemember’s Act of Valor: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Corporal Augustin Martinez (ASN: 2846993), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company I, 356th Infantry Regiment, 89th Division, A.E.F., near Pouilly, France, November 10 – 11, 1918. Corporal Martinez accompanied Lieutenant Murphy and three other soldiers in a flank attack on three heavy machine guns. Fired on directly at 30 yards they charged the guns, met hand to hand resistance, but repulsed the enemy, capturing the guns. Corporal Martinez followed the fleeing Germans until they were lost in the fog.”
Home State: New Mexico
Remembrance of Valor – 31 August
Corporal Louis Abend, U.S. Army
The Robb Centre’s “Valor 107” program, dedicated to the commemoration of the 107th Anniversary of the Great War, is pleased to present Corporal Louis Abend, U.S. Army: https://gsr.park.edu/service_members/louis-abend/.
Read more about the servicemember’s Act of Valor: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Corporal Louis Abend (ASN: 58629), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company M, 28th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F., near Cantigny, France, May 28 – 30, 1918. When all the officers of his platoon had become casualties under a heavy artillery and machine-gun fire, Corporal Abend, displaying great bravery and initiative, voluntarily took command, effected a reorganization of the platoon which was being rapidly depleted, and held his men so well in hand that they completely repulsed two powerful counterattacks launched by the enemy.”
Home State: New York
Remembrance of Valor – 30 August
Sergeant Abraham Belefant, U.S. Army
The Robb Centre’s “Valor 107” program, dedicated to the commemoration of the 107th Anniversary of the Great War, is pleased to present Sergeant Abraham Belefant, U.S. Army: https://gsr.park.edu/service_members/abraham-m-belefant/.
Read more about the servicemember’s Act of Valor: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Sergeant Abraham Belefant (ASN: 1703911), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Headquarters Company, 307th Infantry Regiment, 77th Division, A.E.F., near St. Pierremont, France, 4 November 1918. After passing through a heavily bombarded area, Sergeant Belefant learned that a soldier of his platoon had been wounded and had fallen in the shelled area. He at once volunteered and went back for him, assisted in bringing him to a place of safety, and later helped to carry him through another shelled area to the first-aid station.”
Home State: New York
Remembrance of Valor – 29 August
2nd Lt. Harvey William Wilson, U.S. Army
The Robb Centre’s “Valor 107” program, dedicated to the commemoration of the 107th Anniversary of the Great War, is pleased to present 2nd Lieutenant Harvey William Wilson, U.S. Army: https://gsr.park.edu/service_members/harvey-william-wilson/.
Read more about the servicemember’s Act of Valor: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Second Lieutenant (Infantry) Harvey W. Wilson, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 372d Infantry Regiment, 93d Division, A.E.F., near Bussy Farm, France, September 28 – 29, 1918. After being hit by a shell splinter Second Lieutenant Wilson continued to lead his platoon against the enemy position until he was again hit by another shell fragment and had to be carried from the field. His example of devotion to duty and his courage inspired the men of the platoon to continue the attack successfully.”
Home State: Massachusetts
Remembrance of Valor – 28 August
Private Frank Joseph Bell, U.S. Army
The Robb Centre’s “Valor 107” program, dedicated to the commemoration of the 107th Anniversary of the Great War, is pleased to present Private Frank Joseph Bell, U.S. Army: https://gsr.park.edu/service_members/frank-joseph-bell/.
Read more about the servicemember’s Act of Valor: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Private Frank J. Bell (ASN: 283221), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company A, 128th Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., near Gesnes, France, 6 October 1918. Private Bell, while acting as a runner, repeatedly volunteered to take the place of other runners who had become exhausted, and delivered messages under severe enemy artillery and machine-gun fire. On the night of 6 October while on an important mission, he received a painful wound in the hand. He, nevertheless, continued on and delivered his message. On his return to battalion headquarters, he refused to be evacuated, dressed the wound himself, and continued in the capacity of runner.”
Home State: Minnesota
Remembrance of Valor – 27 August
Private F.C. Irving Sirota, U.S. Army
The Robb Centre’s “Valor 107” program, dedicated to the commemoration of the 107th Anniversary of the Great War, is pleased to present Private FC Irving Sirota, U.S. Army: https://gsr.park.edu/service_members/irving-sirota/.
Read more about the servicemember’s Act of Valor: “The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Irving Sirota, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Binarville, France, October 2 – 7, 1918. Private Sirota was on duty with a detachment of his regiment which was cut off and surrounded by the enemy in the Forest of Argonne. During this period he was without food, but he continued to assist and give first aid to the wounded exposing himself to heavy shell and machine-gun fire at the risk of his life, until he was completely exhausted.”
Home State: New York
Remembrance of Valor – 26 August
Sergeant Lee Rodrick McClelland, U.S. Army
The Robb Centre’s “Valor 107” program, dedicated to the commemoration of the 107th Anniversary of the Great War, is pleased to present Sergeant Lee Rodrick McClelland, U.S. Army: https://gsr.park.edu/service_members/lee-rod-mcclelland/.
Read more about the servicemember’s Act of Valor: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Sergeant Lee R. McClelland (ASN: 1870896), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Medical Detachment, 371st Infantry Regiment (Attached), 93d Division, A.E.F., near Ardeuil, France, 30 September 1918. While administering first-aid treatment to wounded soldiers on the field Sergeant McClelland received a painful wound on the leg, but without mentioning his injury he remained on duty caring for the wounded under shell fire until the regiment was relieved.”
Home State: North Carolina
Remembrance of Valor – 25 August
Private Graviel Garcia, U.S. Army
The Robb Centre’s “Valor 107” program, dedicated to the commemoration of the 107th Anniversary of the Great War, is pleased to present Private Graviel Garcia, U.S. Army: https://gsr.park.edu/service_members/graviel-garcia/.
Read more about the servicemember’s Act of Valor: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Private Graviel Garcia (ASN: 2229509), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company C, 325th Infantry Regiment, 82d Division, A.E.F., near St. Juvin, France, October 16. 1918. Private Garcia voluntarily went out into No Man’s Land under heavy enemy fire and administered first aid to a wounded comrade. While making his way back to our lines with the wounded man he was himself severely wounded.”
Home State: Texas
Remembrance of Valor – 24 August
Corporal Eli Raymond Shapiro, U.S. Army
The Robb Centre’s “Valor 107” program, dedicated to the commemoration of the 107th Anniversary of the Great War, is pleased to present Corporal Eli Raymond Shapiro, U.S. Army: https://gsr.park.edu/service_members/eli-raymond-shapiro/.
Read more about the servicemember’s Act of Valor: “The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Eli R. Shapiro, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Forges, France, September 26, 1918. After having been severely wounded, Corporal Shapiro continued to lead his squad during the entire attack which lasted several hours, and he remained until his objective had been reached and his squad sheltered.”
Home State: Illinois
Remembrance of Valor – 23 August
Private William Glenn Hurdle, U.S. Army
The Robb Centre’s “Valor 107” program, dedicated to the commemoration of the 107th Anniversary of the Great War, is pleased to present Private William Glenn Hurdle, U.S. Army: https://gsr.park.edu/service_membe…/william-glenwood-hurdle/.
Read more about the servicemember’s Act of Valor: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Private William G. Hurdle (ASN: 2465187), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Machine-Gun Company, 370th Infantry Regiment, 93d Division, A.E.F., near Ferme la Folie, France, 30 September 1918. While under heavy enemy fire Private Hurdle volunteered and accompanied by another soldier, rescued a wounded comrade from an exposed position. He also performed valuable service as liaison agent, and under very heavy fire succeeded in cases where others had failed.”
Home State: Virginia
Remembrance of Valor – 22 August
Private Simon Moses Thompson, U.S. Army
The Robb Centre’s “Valor 107” program, dedicated to the commemoration of the 107th Anniversary of the Great War, is pleased to present Private Simon Moses Thompson, U.S. Army: https://gsr.park.edu/service_members/simon-moses-thompson/.
Read more about the servicemember’s Act of Valor: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Private Simon M. Thompson (ASN: 1439030), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company F, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Division, A.E.F., near Medeah, Ferme, France, 8 October 1918. Under intense machine-gun fire during a counterattack following a heavy artillery barrage, Private Thompson, with another soldier, checked the attack for a considerable distance, killing ten of the enemy, including two officers, and keeping off the hostile party with his pistol while loading his rifle with his other hand.”
Home State: New Mexico
Remembrance of Valor – 21 August
Corporal Max Seltzer – U.S. Army
The Robb Centre’s “Valor 107” program, dedicated to the commemoration of the 107th Anniversary of the Great War, is pleased to present Corporal Max Seltzer, U.S. Army: https://gsr.park.edu/service_members/max-seltzer/.
Read more about the servicemember’s Act of Valor: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Corporal Max Seltzer (ASN: 44355), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company M, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F., near Fleville, France, 4 October 1918. In the attack launched along the Aire River, Corporal Seltzer, single handed, silenced an enemy machine gun that was causing casualties in his company. He was severely wounded on October 9 while leading his squad in an attack on an enemy strong point.”
Home State: New York
Remembrance of Valor – 20 August
Private Andrew McCall, U.S. Army
The Robb Centre’s “Valor 107” program, dedicated to the commemoration of the 107th Anniversary of the Great War, is pleased to present Private Andrew McCall, U.S. Army: https://gsr.park.edu/service_members/andrew-mccall/.
Read more about the servicemember’s Act of Valor: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Private Andy McCall (ASN: 1403221), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Machine-Gun Company, 370th Infantry Regiment, 93d Division, A.E.F., near Ferme de la Riviere, France, 30 September 1918. Although relieved on the previous night, Private McCall willingly agreed to substitute for a sick comrade, returning the following day to his dangerous post as advance machine-gunner. During a heavy shelling of his position Private McCall was killed.”
Home State: Texas
Remembrance of Valor – 19 August
2nd Lt. Edward Moses Morris, U.S. Army Air Service
The Robb Centre’s “Valor 107” program, dedicated to the commemoration of the 107th Anniversary of the Great War, is pleased to present 2nd Lieutenant Edward Moses Morris, U.S. Army Air Service: https://gsr.park.edu/service_members/edward-moses-morris/.
Read more about the servicemember’s Act of Valor: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Second Lieutenant (Air Service) Edward M. Morris, United States Army Air Service, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 104th Aero Squadron, U.S. Army Air Service, A.E.F., near Landres-et-St. Georges, France, 30 October 1918. Unable, to complete a photographic mission, owing to motor trouble, Lieutenant Morris, with his observer, made a reconnaissance behind the German lines. They dispersed a battalion of enemy troops, and although twice attacked by enemy patrols, drove them off and each case brought down one enemy plane. They remained in the air until their motor failed completely.”
Home State: New York
Remembrance of Valor – 18 August
Private Burton Holmes, U.S. Army
The Robb Centre’s “Valor 107” program, dedicated to the commemoration of the 107th Anniversary of the Great War, is pleased to present Private Burton Holmes, U.S. Army: https://gsr.park.edu/service_members/burton-holmes/.
Read more about the servicemember’s Act of Valor: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Private Burton Holmes (ASN: 1872566), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company C, 371st Infantry Regiment, 93d Division, A.E.F., near Hill 188, France, 28 September 1918. After he had been badly wounded and his automatic rifle had been put out of commission, Private Holmes returned to his company, under extremely heavy machine-gun and shell fire, and taking another automatic rifle, went back and reopened fire on the enemy. While thus engaged he was killed.”
Home State: South Carolina
Remembrance of Valor – 17 August
Sergeant Alfred George Bailey, U.S. Army
The Robb Centre’s “Valor 107” program, dedicated to the commemoration of the 107th Anniversary of the Great War, is pleased to present Sergeant Alfred George Bailey, U.S. Army: https://gsr.park.edu/service_members/alfred-george-bailey/.
Read more about the servicemember’s Act of Valor: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Sergeant Alfred G. Bailey (ASN: 550543), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company E, 38th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F., near Moulins, France, 15 July 1918. Sergeant Bailey, unaided, killed two enemy machine gunners and captured a third, together with his machine-gun.”
Home State: Oklahoma
Remembrance of Valor – 16 August
Corporal Sandy Jones, U.S. Army
The Robb Centre’s “Valor 107” program, dedicated to the commemoration of the 107th Anniversary of the Great War, is pleased to present Corporal Sandy Evander Jones, U.S. Army: https://gsr.park.edu/service_members/sandy-evander-jones/.
Read more about the servicemember’s Act of Valor: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Corporal Sandy E. Jones (ASN: 1872473), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company C, 371st Infantry Regiment, 93d Division, A.E.F., near Champagne, France, September 28 – 29, 1918. Corporal Jones was engaged as company clerk and was left behind to care for the company records. When he learned that all the company officers had become casualties, he immediately went forward, and, collecting the scattered elements of the company, reorganized them under most trying and difficult Lieutenant conditions.”
Home State: South Carolina
Remembrance of Valor – 15 August
Private Alonzo Walton, U.S. Army
The Robb Centre’s “Valor 107” program, dedicated to the commemoration of the 107th Anniversary of the Great War, is pleased to present Private Alonzo Walton, U.S. Army: https://gsr.park.edu/service_members/alonzo-r-walton/.
Read more about the servicemember’s Act of Valor: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Private Alonzo Walton (ASN: 1401373), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Machine-Gun Company, 370th Infantry Regiment, 93d Division, A.E.F., at Rue Lamcher and Point D’Amy, France, November 7 – 9, 1918. When his company had been separated from their food supply for two days, Private Walton twice volunteered, taking a machine-gun cart, and under heavy fire located the kitchen and brought back much-needed food.”
Home State: Illinois
Remembrance of Valor – 14 August
Corporal Walter Sevalier, U.S. Army
The Robb Centre’s “Valor 107” program, dedicated to the commemoration of the 107th Anniversary of the Great War, is pleased to present Corporal Walter Sevalier, U.S. Army: https://gsr.park.edu/service_members/walter-s-sevalier/.
Read more about the servicemember’s Act of Valor: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Corporal Walter S. Sevalier (ASN: 915300), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company F, 7th Engineers, 5th Division, A.E.F., near Brieulles, France, 3 November 1918. Corporal Sevalier swam the Meuse River with a cable for a pontoon bridge, under direct machine-gun fire. Later he carried a cable for another bridge over the Est Canal, across an open field covered by enemy machine-guns. Here he was wounded by a machine-gun bullet, but returned carrying a message of great importance.”
Home State: Wisconsin
Remembrance of Valor – 13 August
Machinist’s Mate First Class Dudley Bernstein, U.S. Navy Air Service
The Robb Centre’s “Valor 107” program, dedicated to the commemoration of the 107th Anniversary of the Great War, is pleased to present Machinist’s Mate First Class Dudley Bernstein: https://gsr.park.edu/service_members/dudley-bernstein/.
Read more about the servicemember’s Act of Valor: “The Navy Cross is awarded to Machinist’s Mate First Class Dudley Bernstein, U.S. Navy, for distinguished service in the line of his profession in airplane fights over the North Sea, on July 29, 1918, when an enemy submarine was attacked and probably damaged, and on July 19, 1918 when another submarine was attacked.”
Home State: Ohio
Remembrance of Valor – 12 August
Private Sing Lau Kee, U.S. Army
The Robb Centre’s “Valor 107” program, dedicated to the commemoration of the 107th Anniversary of the Great War, is pleased to present Private Sing Lau Kee, U.S. Army: https://gsr.park.edu/service_members/sing-lau-kee/.
Read more about the servicemember’s Act of Valor: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Private Sing Kee (ASN: 1702357), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company G, 306th Infantry Regiment, 77th Division, A.E.F., near Mont Notre Dame, west of Fismes, France, August 14 – 15, 1918. Although seriously gassed during shelling by high-explosive and gas shells, Private Kee refused to be evacuated and continued, practically single-handed, by his own initiative, to operate the regimental message center relay station at Mont Notre Dame. Throughout this critical period he showed extraordinary heroism, high courage, and persistent devotion to duty, and totally disregarded all personal danger. By his determination he materially aided his regimental commander in communicating with the front line.”
Home State: New York
Remembrance of Valor – 11 August
2nd Lt. Rufus Benjamin Jackson, U.S. Army
The Robb Centre’s “Valor 107” program, dedicated to the commemoration of the 107th Anniversary of the Great War, is pleased to present 2nd Lieutenant Rufus Benjamin Jackson, U.S. Army: https://gsr.park.edu/service_members/rufus-benjamin-jackson/.
Read more about the servicemember’s Act of Valor: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Second Lieutenant (Infantry) Rufus B. Jackson, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 370th Infantry Regiment, 93d Division, A.E.F., near Farm La Folie, France, 28 September 1918. Having been ordered to use his Stokes mortars in wiping out machine-gun nests, which had been resisting the advance of his company, Lieutenant Jackson made a personal reconnaissance by crawling to the enemy’s lines to locate the nests. Accomplishing his purpose, he returned and directed the fire, silencing the guns.”
Home State: Wyoming
Remembrance of Valor – 10 August
Sergeant Albert Schlesinger, U.S. Army
The Robb Centre’s “Valor 107” program, dedicated to the commemoration of the 107th Anniversary of the Great War, is pleased to present Sergeant Albert Schlesinger, U.S. Army: https://gsr.park.edu/service_me…/albert-leonard-schlesinger/.
Read more about the servicemember’s Act of Valor: The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Albert Schlesinger, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Bois-Dommartin, near Beney, France, October 11, 1918. On the night of October 11 Sergeant Schlesinger volunteered to recover the body of an American officer who had been killed while leading a raiding part, the body being left about 50 paces in front of the enemy positions. With a patrol of six men he proceeded on his mission, meeting heavy rifle and machine-gun fire. Ordering his men to retire, he, with one man of his patrol, covered the retirement, which was successfully accomplished. Although severely wounded, he continued his covering fire with automatic rifle and grenades, unassisted, and eventually reached his own lines.
Home State: Ohio
Remembrance of Valor – 9 August
Private Clarence Van Allen, U.S. Army
The Robb Centre’s “Valor 107” program, dedicated to the commemoration of the 107th Anniversary of the Great War, is pleased to present Private Clarence Van Allen, U.S. Army: https://gsr.park.edu/service_members/clarence-r-van-allen/.
Read more about the servicemember’s Act of Valor: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Private Clarence R. Van Allen (ASN: 2337012), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company L, 372d Infantry Regiment, 93d Division, A.E.F., near Bussy Farm. France, 28 September 1918. Private Van Allen, unassisted, rushed an enemy machine-gun, putting it out of action and capturing three prisoners.”
Home State: Massachusetts
Remembrance of Valor – 8 August
Private Alex Hammond, U.S. Army
The Robb Centre’s “Valor 107” program, dedicated to the commemoration of the 107th Anniversary of the Great War, is pleased to present Private Alex Hammond, U.S. Army: https://gsr.park.edu/service_members/alex-hammond/.
Read More About the Servicemember’s Act of Valor: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Private Alex Hammond (ASN: 2169003), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company E, 366th Infantry Regiment, 92d Division, A.E.F., near Lesseux, France, 4 September 1918. Although he was severely wounded, Private Hammond remained at his post and continued to fight a superior force which had attempted to enter our lines, thereby preventing the success of an enemy raid in force.”
Home State: Alabama
Remembrance of Valor – 7 August
First Lieutenant Ralph Eberlin, U.S. Army
The Robb Centre’s “Valor 107” program, dedicated to the commemoration of the 107th Anniversary of the Great War, is pleased to present 1st Lieutenant Ralph Eberlin, U.S. Army: https://gsr.park.edu/service_members/ralph-eberlin/.
Read More About the Servicemember’s Act of Valor: “The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Ralph Eberlin, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Mezy, France, July 15, 1918. Although severely wounded during the first attack of the Germans on the railroad line near Mezy, Lieutenant Eberlin remained in command of his platoon and held an exposed flank against repeated attacks of the enemy.”
Home State: New York
Remembrance of Valor – 6 August
Private Calvin Atchavit, U.S. Army
The Robb Centre’s “Valor 107” program, dedicated to the commemoration of the 107th Anniversary of the Great War, is pleased to present Private Calvin Atchavit, U.S. Army: https://gsr.park.edu/service_members/calvin-atchavit/.
Read more about the servicemember’s Act of Valor: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Private Calvin Atchavit (ASN: 2806696), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company A, 357th Infantry Regiment, 90th Division, A.E.F., near Fey-en-Haye, France, 12 September 1918. During the attack of his company, though he had been severely wounded in his left arm, Private Atchavit shot and killed one of the enemy and captured another.”
Home State: Oklahoma
Remembrance of Valor – 5 August
Corporal Van Horton, U.S. Army
The Robb Centre’s “Valor 107” program, dedicated to the commemoration of the 107th Anniversary of the Great War, is pleased to present Corporal Van Horton, U.S. Army: https://gsr.park.edu/service_members/van-horton/.
Read more about the servicemember’s Act of Valor: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Corporal Van Horton (ASN: 2168859), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company E, 366th Infantry Regiment, 92d Division, A.E.F., near Lesseux, France, 4 September 1918. During a hostile attack, preceded by a heavy minenwerfer barrage, involving the entire front of the battalion, the combat group to which this courageous soldier belonged was attacked by about 20 of the enemy, using liquid fire. The sergeant in charge of the group and four other men having been killed, he fearlessly rushed to receive the attack and the persistency with which he fought resulted in stopping the attack and driving back the enemy.”
Home State: Alabama
Remembrance of Valor – 4 August
Sergeant Emanuel Sustick, U.S. Army
The Robb Centre’s “Valor 107” program, dedicated to the commemoration of the 107th Anniversary of the Great War, is pleased to present Sergeant Emanuel Sustick, U.S. Army: https://gsr.park.edu/service_members/emanuel-sustick/.
Read more about the servicemember’s Act of Valor: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Sergeant Emanuel Sustick (ASN: 1698549), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company L, 305th Infantry Regiment, 77th Division, A.E.F., near Bois-de-la Naza, France, 4 October 1918. Sergeant Sustick volunteered to advance through thick brush subjected to a heavy machine-gun fire to a point within a few yards of enemy emplacements in order to observe the effects of our trench mortars on machine-gun nests. He made his observations successfully, though exposed alike to enemy fire and our own barrage.”
Home State: New Jersey
Remembrance of Valor – 3 August
PFC Alfred Williamson, U.S. Army
The Robb Centre’s “Valor 107” program, dedicated to the commemoration of the 107th Anniversary of the Great War, is pleased to present PFC Alfred Williamson, U.S. Army: https://gsr.park.edu/service_members/alfred-williamson/.
Read more about the servicemember’s Act of Valor: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Private First Class Alfred Williamson (ASN: 1403753), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Medical Detachment, 370th Infantry Regiment (Attached), 93d Division, A.E.F., near Beaume, France, 8 November 1918. Private Williamson was assigned to duty at the first-aid station, but volunteered to accompany the attacking lines to more expeditiously attend to the wounded. During the advance he constantly exposed himself to the enemy and under heavy fire to render first aid.”
Home State: Illinois
Remembrance of Valor – 2 August
Supply Sergeant Abraham Thorf, U.S. Army
The Robb Centre’s “Valor 107” program, dedicated to the commemoration of the 107th Anniversary of the Great War, is pleased to present Supply Sergeant Abraham Thorf, U.S. Army: https://gsr.park.edu/service_members/abraham-m-thorf/.
Read more about the servicemember’s Act of Valor: “The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Abraham Thorf, Supply Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Gesnes, France, September 28, 1918. Sergeant Thorf, although badly wounded crawled 500 meters under heavy shell fire to deliver important papers to his company commander.”
Home State: Idaho
Remembrance of Valor – 1 August
Private Ernest Spencer, U.S. Marine Corps
The Robb Centre’s “Valor 107” program, dedicated to the commemoration of the 107th Anniversary of the Great War, is pleased to present Private Ernest Spencer, U.S. Marine Corps: https://gsr.park.edu/service_members/ernest-spencer/.
Read More About the Servicemember’s Act of Valor: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Private Ernest Spencer (MCSN: 85496), United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the Eighty-First Company, Sixth Machine-Gun Battalion, Sixth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F., in action near Thiaucourt, France, September 12 – 15, 1918. Private Spencer repeatedly volunteered and carried messages through intense machine-gun and artillery fire, obtaining valuable information at critical moments.”
Home State: Washington
Remembrance of Valor – 31 July
Private Jose Lauriano Martinez, U.S. Army
The Robb Centre’s “Valor 107” program, dedicated to the commemoration of the 107th Anniversary of the Great War, is pleased to present Private Jose Lauriano Martinez, U.S. Army: https://gsr.park.edu/service_members/jose-lauriano-martinez/.
Read More About the Servicemember’s Act of Valor: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Private Lauriano Martinez (ASN: 1626989), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company K, 110th Infantry Regiment, 28th Division, A.E.F., near Fismes, France, 26 August 1918. With two other soldiers, Private Martinez crawled 300 yards in front of our line through the enemy’s wire and attacked a hostile machine-gun nest. The enemy crew opened fire on them at a range of only ten yards and resisted stubbornly but they succeeded in killing three of the crew and driving off the others with clubbed rifles. They returned to our lines under heavy fire.”
Home State: New Mexico
Remembrance of Valor – 30 July
Corporal Hyman Stanley Yarnis, U.S. Army
The Robb Centre’s “Valor 107” program, dedicated to the commemoration of the 107th Anniversary of the Great War, is pleased to present Corporal Hyman Stanley Yarnis, U.S. Army: https://gsr.park.edu/service_members/hyman-stanley-yarnis/.
Read more about the servicemember’s act of valor: “The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Hyman Yarnis, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action on Hill 272, near Fleville, France, October 9, 1918. Corporal Yarnis volunteered for and attacked a machine-gun position which was enfilading the lines by its fire from the left flank. He killed the enemy crew, in which encounter he was wounded by a grenade. Notwithstanding his wound, he advanced against a second machine-gun position, during which he was wounded a second time. However, he continued on and attacked the enemy crew.”
Home State: New York
Remembrance of Valor – 29 July
Sergeant William Penn Adair, U.S. Army
The Robb Centre’s “Valor 107” program, dedicated to the commemoration of the 107th Anniversary of the Great War, is pleased to present Sergeant William Penn Adair, U.S. Army: https://gsr.park.edu/service_members/william-penn-adair/.
Read more about the servicemember’s act of Valor: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Sergeant William R. Adair (ASN: 2239467), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company C, 315th Field Signal Battalion, 90th Division, A.E.F., near Montfaucon, France, 24 October 1918. After being severely gassed, Sergeant Adair stayed at his post and ran his telephone lines. Through a terrific artillery barrage he remained on duty, though he was blinded and could hardly talk, until his organization was relieved.
Home State: Oklahoma
Remembrance of Valor – 28 July
Sergeant Charles Thomas Monroe, U.S. Army
The Robb Centre’s “Valor 107” program, dedicated to the commemoration of the 107th Anniversary of the Great War, is pleased to present Sergeant Charles Thomas Monroe, U.S. Army: https://gsr.park.edu/service_members/charles-thomas-monroe/.
Read more about the servicemember’s act of valor: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Sergeant Charlie T. Monroe (ASN: 2463911), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Headquarters and Headquarters Co. Company, 370th Infantry Regiment, 93d Division, A.E.F., at Mont-de-Sanges, France, 24 September 1918. Sergeant Monroe, then a private, in the absence of a platoon commander took charge of a platoon of Stokes mortars, directing the work of the men under heavy shell fire. Although the shelling was so intense that guns were at times buried, Sergeant Monroe and his men worked unceasingly in placing them back into action. He himself was buried by the explosion of a shell, but on being dug out, continued to direct the work of the men and encouraged them by his fearless example.”
Home State: Virginia