Arizona republican., 1918-07-04
AMERICAN HEROES
 IN FRANCE GIVEN ] SERVICE HONORS
Republican A. p. Leased Wlre1

WASHINGTON July 3-Section B of General Pershing's communique for Jnly contained the names of 63 off Cers and men of the army and marine corps, including the % mentioned in Associated Press dispatches as having been given the Distinguished Cross for gallantry in action.
 Section B-The commander in chief has awarded distinguished service crosses to the following enlisted men and officers for acts of gallantry as set forth after their names:
 "Corporals ReXford H. Dettrre, A. H. Quick, Louis Liberman, all field artil- lery, at Villiars Tournelle. Cantigny sector, France. on May l. 1918, each displayed distinguished bravery in leaving his shelter during a heavy 'bombardment and going to the assist ance of wounded men lying exposed in the open.
 t"Second Lieutenant Louis F. Tim merman, Jr., marines: In the Bois de Belleau, on June 6, led his men in a bayonet charge against superior num- hers of the enemy, capturing two ma chine guns and 17 prisoners. Wounded in the face by shrapnel. he continued heroically to perform his duties when relieved.
 "Gunnery Sergeant John Croft, ma rines: In the Bois de Beleau on June 6, 1918, he charged an enemy of un- known numbers at the head of six men dispersed them and inflicted losses showing exceptional coolness and brav- cry.
 Sergeant Darel J. Mckinney, ma rines: In the Bois de Belleau, on June 8, 1918. he. although severely wound ed, refused 10 go to the rear for treat ment. He continued to lead his pla- toon into the conflict, inflicting great losses upon the enemy.
 Corporal Raymond Gibson. marines; In the Bois de Belleau, on June 8 1918, he handled alone a Chauchat rifle with such accuracy in the face of an extremely. heavy fire that his platoon was thus enabled to move against the enemy machine gun posi- tions.
 Corporal Charles W. Brooks. ma rines: In the Bois de Belleau. on June 8. 1918. he displayed great courage and absolute disregard for personal safety in repeatedly going through heavy ma chine gun fire with messages.
 Private Hugh s. Miller, marines: IT the Bois de Belleau. on June G. 1918 he captured. single handed. two of tn, enemy. Although in a weakened con. dition, he continued to perform hi! duty throughout the engagement.
 "Second Lieutenant Ralph W. Mar. shall, marines: In the Bois de Belleat on June and s. 1918. he demonstrated conspicuous bravery and coolness il fsarlessly exposing himself to heav, 1He from machine guns, rifles and han, IENT IaU fsts.I. l.. eyre accurate information regardin tAe movements of the enemy.
 sFirst Lieut.. Alfred H. Noble, ma rines' In the Bois de Belleau on Jun, 6iand s, 1918. he was conspicuous fo his rare judgment and personal cour age in handling his company in attack against strongly fortified machine gun positions"
 LCaptain Dwight F. Smith, marines Tn the Bois de Belleau on June 8, 1918 ne was conspicuous for his gallantr, cad energy in conducting attack against strongly fortified machine gul positions. Under terrific machine gul fhe he held on until wounded"
 First Lieut.. Charles c. Roberts, ma rines: Tn the Bois de Belleau on Jun and s, 1918. he showed rare courag in repeatedly leading his platoon to al attack against an impregnable machin gun position. Severely wounded an, having lost the greater part of his men he remained in action and persisted il requesting endorsements with whicl 10 renew the attack"
 Private John M. Worrell. marines During the capture of Bouresches France on June 6. 1918, he carrie wounded men across the field swep by artillery and machine gun fire un tl he himself was wounded"
 Private Leon D. Huffstater, marines During the capture of Bouresches France. on June 6, 1918, he carrie wounded men across a field swept b artillery and machine gun fire"
 Sergeant Gorge T. Frank, marines Tn the Bois de Belleau on June 8. 191S he showed great bravery and coones in leading a platoon to an attack on strongly fortified machine gun nes which he reached and held"
 The commander in-c chief has award cd the distinguished srvice cross post humously to the following officers an enlisted men for acts of gallantry a set forth after their names:
 Private Clinton $. Lindsey, marines Tn the Bois de Belleau on June 6, 1911 he carried a wounded officer off th field to safety while under heavy ma chin gun fire. He was killed in actio June 8, 191S."
 Second Lieut.. Alton P. Wood, infan try: While on patrol in No Man Land in the vicinity of Ancreville O the night of May and 4, 1918. he dis played great courage and devotion { duty in continuing to direct his me and after having been mortall wounded and refusing aid until he wa assured of the safety of his men,"
 Private First Class John E. Wal