The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-17
Honored for Bravery


mander in chief of the army in the
name of the president, has awarded
the Distinguished Service Cross to-
the following named officers and sol
diers for the act of heroism set forth
after their names:
Private V. A. Carley (2785507), Com
pany d, 361st Infantry, for extraordin-
airy heroism in action near Gesnes,
France, October g. 1918. Private Car
ley voluntarily and unhesitatingly left
shelter under heavy shell fire and,
without thought of personal danger,
rendered first aid and carried a wound
ed comrade to place of safety. Home
address: Mrs. Ann Fisher, sister, 1920
Spring Grove ave-, Cincinnati, Ohio
Private Joseph S. Leeb (229371D,
Co. D, 361st Infantry, for extraordinary
heroism in action near Gesnes, France,
October 3, 1918. Private Leeb vo,un
tarily and unhesitatingly left shelter
under heavy shell fire and, without
thought of personal danger, rendered
first aid and carried wounded COM
rade to place of safety. Home ad
dress: Mrs. Sarah Leeb, Chicago, Ill.
Private Gilbert Straabe (2257230),
Co. d, 361st Infantry, for extraordin-
France, October 3, 1918. Private
Straabe voluntarily and unhesitatingly
left shelter under heavy shell fire and,
rendered first aid and carried a wound
ed comrade to place of safety. Home
address: Mr. Miller M. Strom, friend,
Devon, Montana
Major George w Farwell, 361st In
fo mt in
action near Gesnes, France, Septem-
Der 1929, 1918. Major Farwell dis
played exceptional personal bravery In
leading his command to the capture of
enemy position near Gesnes. France,
September 1929, 1918. In each of these
actions his troops were subjected to
heavy artillery bombardment and ma
chine-gun fire, but due to his GOODNESS
and the inspiration of his personal
leadership and bravery, his battalion
in each instance captured and held the
positions attacked. Home address:
Mrs. G. D. Farwell, 1909 N. 2Sth ST.,
Tacoma, Wash
Major Oscar F. Miller (deceascd),
361st Infantry, for extraordinary hero
ism in action near Gesnes, France,
September %, 1918. Major Miller dis
played remarkable bravery while lead
ing his battalion in machine-gun posi-
ton, in which action the enemy posi-
ton was captured and prisoners TAX
en-. Though twice wounded, Major
Miller continued to command his men
and to urge them on until he was
fatally wounded and carried from the
field Next of kin: Oscar F. Miller,
1927 w. 51st ST., Los Angeles, Calf
Captain Campbell Burke, 361st In
fantry, for heroism in action near
Gesnes, France, October 9, 1918 The
battalion which Captain Burke COM
manded was ordered to attack position
on Hill No. 255 under terrific machine
gun and artillery fire. His GOODNESS
and personal example contributed
largely to the success Of the battalion
and enabled it to capture substantial
ly the entire objective. Captain Burke
was severely wounded in this engage
ment.
First Serg. T. o. Nader C253128),
Battery A, 109th Field Artillery, for
extraordinary heroism in action near
Varrenes, France, October 2, 1918
First Sergeant Nader displayed great
GOODNESS and bravery in helping to
guide sections of this battery over
a road swept by enemy shell fire dur
ing which eight men were wounded
and ten horses killed, including one
which he himself road. The driver of
a swing team, having difficulty in con-
trolling one of the horses of {, section,
was assigned to another horse and
his place taken by Sergeant Nader
who guided the section until he was so
severely wounded that he was unable
to control. In spite of his wounds, he
directed the carriages to places of
safety. requested the medical officer
to first give attention to the other
wounded. Sergeant Mader's conduct
was an inspiration to the men of his
battery. Home address: Mr.. Henry A.
Nader. father, House No. 9, Auden-
ried, Luzerne Co., Pa.
Bugler Ray E. Walston (2258495),
Co. M, 361st Infantry. for extraordin-
airy heroism in action near Gesnes,
France. September 20 and October 3,
1918. Bugler Walston, without any
thought Of personal danger, repeatedly
carried messages over ground swept
by shell and machine-gun fire, deliver
ing his messages with the utmost
promptness. Home address: Mrs.