The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-13

set forth after their names:
 Private Anthony Kendall, Infantry- For extraordinary heroism in action near Soissons, France, July Is, 1918. He went forward ahead of his company against a machine gun that was checking the advance, killed the crew and captured the gun" No record.
 ! Private Herschel V. Lane, Jr.. II. s M C-"For extraordinary heroism in action near Vierzy, France. July 20 1918 He volunteered and successfulIv carriad messages from Vierzy to the front line near Tlgnyt through heavy artillery and machine gun fire, after two others who mad been detailed for the duty had failed 70 get through" Father Herschel " Lane, 222 Riverside Drive, New York
 Capt. John L. Taylor, Infantry .-sF'or extraordinary heroism in action near Soissons, France, July IS, 1913 He as sumed command of his battalion upon the death of his major and continued to lead the advance under heavy artillery and machine gun fire, refusing to leave until he had been wounded five times Ills example was an inspiration to all near him, and an important factor in the successful attack made by his regi- ment" Wife. Mrs. J. L. Taylor, 1920 San 11olo dfGllQCs AdEeQOs IGA.
 Assistant Surgeon o. D. King, attached to U. s. M. C.-"For extraordinary hero , ism in action near the Bois De Belleau June 3, 10, 1918. On two successive days the regimental aid station in which Sur geon King was working was struck by heavy shells and in each case demol- ished. Ten men were killed and 8 num- Der of wounded were badly hurt by fa inc 1Tare TVIn hnc harassing conditions this officer contin- ued without cessation his treatment of the wounded, assisting in their evacua- ton and setting an inspiring example of devotion and courage to the officers and men serving under him." Mother, Mrs. Q. D. King, Albemarle, N. c.
 Sergt Natez Kocak, U s. M C-tFor extraordinary heroism in action in the villers- Cotterets forest south of Sois- sons, France. July 1S 1918. He advanced ahead of the American line and cap- tured machine gun and it's crew La ter, the same day, he took command of several squads of allied troops and led them forward in the advance" Born in Hungary, 1882. No next of kin and no address. Enlisted at Pittsburg Oc- tober, 1907.
 AppOiiN't U. s. M. C.-"For extraordinary heroism in action in the Bos De Belleau France, June 9, 10, 1918. On two successive days the regimental aid station in which Sur geon Boons was working was struck by heavy shells and each case demolished. Ten men were killed and number of wounded were badly hurt by falling tim bers and stone. Under these harassing conditions. this officer continued with oflt coG inn h Ire mo nf he o1I,11 ed, experimenting their evacuation, and setting an inspiring example of heroism to the officers and men serving under him. On June 25. 1918, Surgeon Boons followed the attack by one battalion against enemy machine gun positions the Bos De Belleau, establishing advanced dressing stations under continuous shell fire" Wife, Helen K. Boons, 2o5 West Market street, Pottsville, Pa.
 Past assistant Surgeon William T. Gill, attached to U. s. M, C.-"For extraor- edinary heroism in action near Vierzy, France July 19 191S He established a forward dressing station behind the ad- svanced lines and for 15 hours treated the wounded and directed their evacua- ton while subjected to intense front and flank fire and in the absence of adequate shelter. His fearlessness under these conditions saved the lives of many wounded, who would otherwise have been lost to the service. He disregarded per- sonal danger and remained in an ex- posed position in order to give immediate care to the unfortunate" Father, William T. Gill, 442 M street, northwest, Wash irgton, D. c.
 Colonel l.. s. Upton, Infantry.-"F -"For extra ordinary heroism in action near Soissons, France, July IS, 19, 1918. His regiment having suffered heavy casual ties in it's first attack on July Is, l9lS and he having received orders to attack a second time, Colonel Upton reformed his command and conducted the second attack in person until stopped by dark ness His line being broken by a gap in the center, all of his battalion com ,aanders being killed or wounded and all his reserves being in the thinly held line. he established his command post on the extreme front at the right of the gap and remained there for A hours under steady and intense artillery bom- bardment and machine gun fire, and his example of fearlessness inspired his weakened line thus to guard the un- protected flank of the whole advance and beat off a violent counter attack. Wife. Mrs. l.. S. Upton, 210 Locust street, Iockport N. Y.
 Private Walter w. Wall, Infantry For extraordinary heroism in actlon near Soissons France, July ls, l9lS. Alter F hours of hard fighting, when Private Walls platoon had gained It's opJectiVe, the water taken forward in canteens had been exhausted and his men were sui fering from thirst. Knowing that the chances were against anyone being able to cross the shell swept territory for water, the platoon commander called for volunteers. Private Wall responded and collecting the canteens of his comrades departed on his precarious misslon SeV- eral hours later he returned utterly ex hausted but bearing with him the can teens filled with precious water. Other men attempted to make similar trips in the same vicinity were either killed or wounded, Father, William T. Wall, Pine street, Augusta, Me.
 Sergt. Oliver c. Farrant, U. s. M C. "Eor extraordinary heroism in the att tack on Tigny, France, July 19, 1913 He led his section with remarkable coolness and courage in the advance, under heavy fire of machine guns and artillery. He was severely wounded, but continued to advance, thereby setting such an inspir- ing example to the men Of his section that they routed the enemy" Father: Alfred A. Farrant. 3o6 West 121st street, New York. N. Y.
 Second Lieut.. Scott M. Johnson, U. s. M C.-"For extraordinary heroism in ac- tion near Vierzy, France. July 19. 1918. With a small detachment, Lieutenant Johnson charged machine gun nest and captured a German gun which was lnflicting severe losses on the American hnes Although seriously wounded, he l,t nrIa