The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-12-19
Cited for Distinguished Service
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First Sergt. Cola A. Gray. Conf
, pany \, 1924 Machine Gun Batta-
lion. For extraordinary heroism in
ton at Marcheville, France, Sep
tember 20, 1913. When all OF his
officers had been wound ID, Sergt.
Gray took command OF the COM
p0ny and lel y throughout the at
tack under terrific fire from ali
arms, showing high qualities OF
leadership and personal bravery.
Homeaddre,;, Mrs. Harry T.. Gray
(mother), Marionstrcet, oak Park,
III
Sergt Andrew +. Connell (de-
ceased l0lsl Ambulance Company.
For extraordinary her'iSm in action
at SaulN. lran'e, Septerrrer 20, 1918.
: rot. Connell labored increasingly
throughout ne engagemcrr treat
ing and eYatuating nc wounded
soldiers in he advanced areas. He
made repeated trips thr)Lg1 an ia
;cnse barraC and was agaiu return
ing to duty al he front after trip
through eX cptionall, heavy fire
when he wa; killed by an exploding
shell. Next o. kin, Mss Sarah r.
Council, 100 North Main street,
Rochester NJ II.
Sergeatn Iohn p Diggins. Com
pany d, l03d Infantry. For extraor-
dinary heroism in action at Marchc-
vile, France, September 20, 1913.
Sergt. Diggins, with Pvt. Ivon Grin
die, climbed out of trench in the
face of severe shrapnel and ma
chine gun fire, proceeded $50 yards
across an open space to the aid of
wounded officer. and dressed his
wounds. Home address, Mrs. Thos.
Diggins, Il Kinsley street, Nashua,
N. II.
Sergeant Robert Ryans, Com
pany A, l02nd Infantry (decease6.
For extraordinary heroism in action
at Marcheville, France, September,
20, 1913. Sergt. Ryans was in com
mand of platoon advancing under
heavy artillery bombardment, ma
chine gun and rifle fire. Though Sc
verely wounded, he continued to
lead his platoon, pushing on with his
men until he was killed. Next of
kin, Mrs. Robert NJ. Ryans, II
Shorey street, Lynn, Mass.
Sergeant James Walsh. Com
pany A, 102nd Infantry. For extra
ordinary heroism in action. Sergt.
James Walsh displayed remarkable
GOODNESS, courage and devotion to
duty under terrific shell and machine |
gun fire. When surrounded by the
enemy, he organized men near him,
collected the wounded and brought |
them to safety. He was himself
wounded but remained in action un-
til his company was relieved several
hours later. Home address, Mrs. Jas.
Walsh, Hartford, Conn.
Sergeatn Albert c. Brackett,
Company d, l03rd Infantry. For ex-
traordinary heroism in action at
Marchcville, France, September 26,
1918. Although he was severely
wounded Sergt. Bracket insisted
upon continuing his duties. Under
secere fire from snipers, machine
guns, and artillery, he repeatedly
stood up in the open, offering him
self as a target for the snipers in
order to locate their positions. Home
Mrs. c. c. Bracket, r. D.
No. 2, Harrison, Me.
Sergeant Frank !. Cummings,
Company, 102nd In i
fantry. For extraordinary heroism in
action at Marchville, France. Sep s
-ember 20, 1918. Sergt Cummings {
volunteered for danger q
ous missions, carrying messages
through violent artillery and ma i
,hine gun fire. When a small por- {
ion of his organization was cut off $
~ the enemy he went to their aid ;
llone, and with his pistol cleaned out +
/ bombcrs' nest. Home address, Mrs. Z
:. F. Nesbit, IS Beers street, New 7
Haven, Conn. (guardian). +
Sergeant Andres Cornell 101st
Company (deceased). b
7or extraordinary heroism in n
iNllOll DIT Ndl CICNllt L IlduCc. OCp- Y
ember 20, 1918. When a terrific 2
nemy barrage had severed all tele- e
,hone connections with the rear, i
Cornell voluntarily went !;
through the barrage and notified the .
company and first-aid 3
tation of the situation. While re- =
urning from this dangerous mis- .
ion he was killed. Next of kin not =
-iven.
Sergeatn Julius I. Twiss. Head n
uarters Company, 102nd Infantry. q
'or extraordinary heroism in action !,
t Marchevile, France, September T
6, 1918. During the counter attack
n Marcheville, Sergeant Twiss be- .,
anne saparted from his command. 7,
Jnder terrific artillery and machine -
un fire, he voluntarily gathered to- .,
ether few scattered men and or =
anized point of defense, showing II Il
oolness, bravery and judgment, d,
'hch materially assisted in the sue v
ess OF the counter attack. Home aG- ii'
ress. Mrs. George L. Twiss, mother, IL
Whitmore street, Hartford, Conn. g
Sergeant H. B. Whedon. Com "
any B, l02nd Infantry. For extra II
rdinary heroism in action at u
Iarcheville, France, September 20, I, u
9l8. During an intermittent bar l.
lge lasting for two hours he placed d, d,
is men in the hest shelter available W