Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-19
N. e. MEN CITED FOR
DISTINGUISH. D SERVICE
THREE MAINE. MEN


The commander in chief. in the
name Of the President. has awarded
the distinguished cross to the follow
ing named officers and soldiers for
the acts Of extraordinary heroism
described after their names:
Mechanic RALPH T. MOAN, Com
pany X. 1o3d Infantry. For extra
ordinary heroism in action near Ria
vile, France. September %. 1913. Me-
| chanic Moan, who was detailed as a
runner made several trips carrying
important messages across terrain
swept by constant fire from machine
guns. shippers, trench mortarS. and
artillery. His disregard for personal
safety and devotion to duty in the
prompt delivery Of messages contrib
uted greatly to the success of the ac-
ton East Machias. Me.
Corp. RALPH RAMSDELL (de-
ceased), Company D. 10sd Machine
Gun Battalion. For extraordinary
heroism in action at Marcheville,
France. September 2s, 1918. Under
| terrific artillery and machine gun fire
\
bravery in hunting for machine gun
nests. He was killed while engaged
in this hazardous work. Next Of kin.
Mrs. William Ramsdell, Box 25. South
WATERFORD, Me.
Sergt. ALBERT c. BRACKET.
Company D. 10Sd Infantry. For ex-
traordinary heroism in action at
Marcheville, France, September 26.
/ 1918. Although he was severely
wounded, Sergt. Bracket insisted
upon continuing his duties. Under
severe fire from snipers, machine
/ guns and artillery, he repeatedly
stood up in the open. offering himself
as target for the snipers in order to
locate their positions. Home address.
Harrison, Me.
Scrgt. JULIUS I. TW1SS, Head
quarters Company, 102d Infantry. For
extraordinary heroism in action at
Marcheville, France, September &c,
1918. During the counter attack on
Marchevil!e, Sergt. Twiss became
separated from his command. Under
terrific artillery and machine gun
fire, he voluntarily gathered together
a few scattered men and organized a
point OF defense, showing GOODNESS,
bravery and judgment which ma
terially assisted in the success of the
! counter attack. Home address. Hart
ford Conn.
Sergt. III. 3. WHEDON. Company
Il. 1920 Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action at Marcheville,
France, September 26, 1918. During
an intermittent barrage lasting for
two hours he placed his men in the
best shelter available, but himself re-
manned in observation, refusing to
take cover from terrific artillery fires.
He was twice buried by exploding
shells while succoring wounded.
Home address. Madison, Conn.
Sergt. STANLEY BEATEN. 101st
Ambulance Company. For cxtraordi-
nary heroism in action at Wadon
vile, France, September IS, 1918.
Sergt. Beatcn established a dressing
station outpost under extremely
heavy shell fire and cared for his
wounded companions in the open un-
der fire from enemy snipers and artil-
lery. Home address. Brookline, Mass.
Second Lieut.. GERALD COURT
NEy, 1920 Machine Gun Battalion
For extraordinary heroism in action
at Wadonville, France, September %
1918. Lieut.. Courtney was wounded
while conducting his platoon into
position preparatory to laying bar
rage for a raid. With utter disre-
gard for his personal safety he re-
manned on duty for more than an
hour, satisfying himself that all OF his
guns VI enc properly laid and adjusted
for firing After his WOUNDS were
dressed he returned to duty and re-
manned with his platoon until it was
relieved. Home address, Boston,
Mass.
Second Lieut.. WILBERT E. KINS-
LEY, Air Service pilot, third OBJ
servation group. For extraordinary
heroism in action cast of Cunel, Yer
dun sector, France, October 7, 1918.
While stalking the advanced lines of
the 18th Division he was attacked by
eight enemy machines Nokker type),
who dived out Of a nearby cloud bank.
Although attacked simultaneously by
the enemy planes, he placed his air
plane in such position that his OBJ
server, Second Lieut.. WILLIAM 0.
LORD, was able to shoot down and
crush one enemy plane and disable Il
second so badly that it was forced to
land few kilometers inside the Ger
man lines. Later, on the same MIS-
sion, he was again attacked by a
patrol of five enemy scout machines
and in running fight he drove these
off and successfully completed his
mission. Home address, Winchester,
Mass.
First Lieut.. WILLIAM NJ. JUTRAS.
(deceased), 1880 Infantry. For eX-
traordinary heroism in action near
Riaville. France. September &c. 1918.
When the platoon on the right flank
of his company was threatened by an
enfilading movement of enemy ma
chine guns, Lieut.. Jutras carried a
message to the commander Of that
platoon through deadly machine gun
and minewerfer bombardmcnt 1t
then being necessary to establish
liaison with the company on the right
in order to save this platoon from an
initiation, and knowing that he
faced almost certain death, this gal
liant officer unhesitatingly volunteered
for this mission and crossed q terrain
swept by converging machine gun
fire. MORALLY wounded, he delivered
his message in time to save his
platoon. Home address, Manchester,
n. H.
First Lieut.. JOSEPH r. Web
NER. Air Service, 9th Aero Squad