Republican farmer., 1918-10-18
HEROES OF THE
 WAR CITED FOR BRAVERY

Ahldhtry' For extraordinary herOism in action near Soissons, France, July IS, 1918. Lieutenant White led his platoon through intense machine gun and artillery fire destroying machine guns that were causing heavy losses on an exposed flank and remaining in command of his platoon until twice severely wounded. Home address: Mary L. White. mother. 1911 Massa- chusetts North, Cambridge, Mass Private William B. Dollard, de- ceased, Medical Detachment. First Engineers. For extraordinary hero | ism in action near Soissons, France, July 20, 1918. When he learned that a colonel lay wounded in an exposed position in front of the lines, Private Dollard asked and obtained permis- sion of his company commander to go to the officers assistance. While attempting to perform this courage ous duty he was killed by machine gun fire. Next to kid: Mars Mary U. Dongan, aunt, 527 Cottage St, New Bedford, Mass.
 Private Alfred W. Page, Company D, 18th Infantry. For the repeated acts of extraordinary heroism in ac- ton near Soissons, France, July 18- 23, 1918. During the entire five days | of the advance Private Page fulfilled with exceptional efficiency the difficult and hazardous duties of Liaison agent l between the infantry and the tanks. Subjected throughout the action to the direct fire of the enemy machine guns and anti-tank artillery. He demonstrated the highest type of courage, and devotion to duty Home address: Louise Page, aunt. 19 Dart mont St, East Hampton, Mass. Sergeant Jerry Sullivan, deceased, Company F, 18th Infantry. For ex- traordinary heroism in action south of Soissons, France, July IS, 1918. Sergeant Sullivan displayed excep- tional courage and initiative by lead ing his platoon to the attack and capture of a battery of 77 millimeter guns. After the successful accom- plishment of this unusual and heroic duty Sergeant Sullivan was killed in action. Next to kin: Eugene Sulli
 van, brother, Barry Vermont.
 Corporal Angus J. Gillis, Co. B, 18th Infantry. Extraordinary heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 20, 1918. He displayed exceptional cour- age when he carried messag ges through an area under intense shell and machine gun bombardment after four men had lost their lives in the attempt. Home address: Mrs. Angus Gillis, mother, Fillmore street, Beverly,
 Mass.
 Private Fred G. Soucy, Co. E, 18th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism
 in action south of Soissons, France, July IS, 1918. When his platoon was held up by a machine gun he, with
 two other private who were killed
 before reaching the emplacement,
 charged the gun, killed the crew of five Germans, and captured their gun.
 Home address: Mrs. Maggie Marquis,
 mother, 43 Lincoln street, Lewiston, Maine.
 Second Lieut.. Leonard Cox, 305th
 Infantry. For extraordinary heroiscm
 in action on the Vesle river near Ba-
 zoches, France, Sept. 2, 1918. Lieut..
 Cox left Saint Thibault in bread day
 light with another officer and patrol
 of 10 men to reconnoiter the enemy's
 positions across the Vesle river. The
 patrol divided and Lieut.. Cox con-
 
 zoches, a recognized German post.
 He entered the yard of the chateau,
 met parties of the enemy personally,
 killed two and wounded another, who
 were firing on members of his patrol,
 continued hisI observations though
 fired upon by machine guns and with
 great skill withdrew his patrol under
 fire without loss, having gained valu- able information. Home address: Mrs. Leonard Cox wire, 157 East S1st street, New York City, N. Y. Second Lieut. A J. c. Andes, de-
 ceased, 18th Infantry. For extraor-
 dinary heroism in action near Sois- sons, France, July 19, 1918. He fear lessly led his platoon in the face of , heavy machine gun fire to a cave in which several hundred Germans had taken shelter. Rather than subject
 any of his men to such extreme dan ger he entered the cave alone and de 5 manded the surrender of the enemy and was killed as a result of this he roic act. Next of kin: George S Andes, 346 Broadway, New York N. Y.
 Private William Mclaughlin, Com
 pany A, Third Machine Gun Battalion d For extraordinary heroism in actior e near Perzy-Le-Sec, France, July 21 s 1918. He advanced against a machine = gun and singled handed killed or cap.
 tured the entire crew. Home address D J. M Mclaughlin, S2 De Sales Place - Brooklyn, N. Y.
 z Private Corneulius C. Fredericks Q Company M, Sixth Infantry. deceased r For extraordinary heroism in actior d near Frapelle, France, August IT
 1918. Private Fredericks displayed e great coolness and courage under t, heavy enemy barrage when he unhes ,t itatingly went forward to destro, h enemy wire entanglementg and con Q tinued the extremely hazardous worl
 until killed. Next of kin: Miss Ann: l. Fredericks, sister, 566 Pine street is Brooklyn, N. Y.
 First Lieut. John Platt, Fifth Regi n ment. |. S. Marine Corps. For ex O traordinary heroism in action nea
 the Boise Do Bellea:I, Chateal d Thierry France. June 6. 1918. Seri 2 ously wounded in the leg early in tn l. engagement, Lieut.. Platt continued t l. direct the operations not only of hi '- platoon but of another. He charge' e and drove off the crew of an enem IS machine gun, supervised the disposi ,f ton and digging in of a large par l. of his company and yielded comman' ,- l only when exhausted froD1 main ari