Evening star., 1918-07-06
PERSHING'S AWARDS REVEAL
HEROIC DEEDS OF HIS MEN
Distinguished Crosses for Americans Who
: Disregarded Death During Valiant
Struggle on Battlefelds Of France.

and utter disregard for danger In lead
ing platoon in its objective under
heavy f1re.''
Four Heroes Commended.
Corp. Joseph A. Garges, marines:
Corp. Benjamin Tilghman, marines;
Corp. Howard Childs, marines: Pri-
vate Herman L. Mcleod. marines
These four men were prominent in
the attack on enemy machine gun
position in the Bots de Bellieu on
June and 8. 1918, were foremost in
Quilted themselves with such dis
tinction that they were an example
for the rest of their command"
First Lieut.. James F. Robertson.
marines-"Displaye marked courage
and resourcefulness in capturing the
town of Bouresches. France, with one
platoon of his company on the night
of June 6. 1918. In the face of
heavy machine gun barrage he en-
tered tine town and heroically with
stood all attempts to dislodge him"
First Lieut.. Charles ]. Murray.
marines - displayed conspicuous
bravery and efficiency during the
advance upon the town of Bouresches,
France, on the night of June 6. 1918.
Having been shot through both arms
he refused assistance and walked to
the rear alone"
Captain Inspires Garrison.
Capt. Randolph T. Zans. marines
while holding the town of Bou-
resches. France. on the night of June
I and 8, 1918. he displayed such
bravery and GOODNESS as to inspire the
garrison to successfully resist heavy
attack by machine gun fire and in
fantry."
Private wilet A. Stair. marines.
Private Earl c. Rockwell. marines.
Near Torcy, France. on the night of
June 4, 1918. as members of recon
noftering patrol. displayed great
courage and devotion to duty by fear
lessly entering the German lines and
obtaining there valuable information"
Second Lieut.. William B. Moore
marines. ''On June 6, 1918, he volun-
munition and material into the town
OF Bouresches. France, over a road
swept by artillery and machine gun
fire. IRE thereby relieving critical situa-
sergt. Maj. John H. Quick. marines.
assisted in taking a truck load of
ammunition and material into the
town OF Bouresches. France, over a
road swept by artillery and machine
gun fire, thereby relieving critical
Second Lieut.. Frederick c. Wheeler.
marines. "On the 5th OF June, 1918,
near Bouresches. France, he was con-
spicuous for his bravery in remaining
IN action although twice wounded
refusing to be evacuated until
wounded a third time, and then en-
deavoring to return to his command" :"
Second Lieut.. William A. Eddy, ma
rInoS. Naqr Tnrcv
night of June 4. 1918, while leader
OF a reconnoitering patrol, displayed
great courage and devotion to duty
by fearlessly entering the German
lines and obtaining there valuable in
formation"
Posthumous Awards.
The commander-in-chief has also
awarded the distinguished service
crosses to the following men post
humously:
Private Herbert D. Dunlavy. ma
rines. Showed conspicuous courage
in capturing machine gun single
handed during the street fighting in
France, when that town
1918. This brave soldier was killed
in the repulse of the enemy on the
night of June IS, 1915"
Sergt. Grover c. Okelley. Marines:
TN the operations against the enemy
in the Bois de Bellieu. France. on
greatest qualities of courage and
leadership in the assault against
strong enemy machine. gun positions.
This brave soldier was killed in per-
formance OF his duty
Dental Surgeon Weldon c. Osborne.
United States Navy: During the ad-
vance on Bouresches. France, on April
s, 1918. at great risk of his life, per-
formed heroic deeds in aiding the
wounded. He was struck by a shell
while carrying an officer to a place
of safety"
Other Awards.
The chief has award
ed distinguished service crosses to the
following officers and men for the
acts of gallantry set forth after their
names.
Maj. Edmund B. Cole. marines: "In
the Bois de Bellieu, on June 10, 1918.
displayed extraordinary heroism in
organizing positions, rallying his men
and disposing of his guns, continuing
to expose himself fearlessly until he
fell. He suffered the loss of his right
hand and received wounds in upper
arm and both thighs
Surgeon Ray g. Farwel1, marines:
On June 6. 1918. he personally su-
pervised the evacuation of his wound
GU COMMANDING OuICcT aCTOS3 Hel0
exposed to fire of machine guns and
snipers. thereby displaying the great
est qualities of self-sacrif1ce and A.
deity to duty"
Assistant Surgeon W. H Michael,
u. s. N: displayed unusual courage
on the morning Of June 8, 1918. near
Bois de Bellieu. when he established
dressing station in the opening ex-
posed to both shell and machine gun
fire. Under these conditions he
worked for several hours, evacuat-
ing large number of wounded"
Tribute to Dead Fighters.
The chief also has
awarded the distinguished service