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chine gun fire, thereby relieving a crlti-
cal situation"
Second Lieut. Frederick C. Wheeler
ION the fifth of June. 1918, near Bour-
esches. he was conspicuous for his
bravery in remaining in action. although
twice wounded, refusing to be evacu-
ated until wounded a third time. and
then endeavoring to return to his conf
mand.'
Got Valun bile Information.
Second Lieut.. William A. Eddy
Near Torcy. on the night of June l..
while leader of a reconnotring patrol.
displayed great courage and devotion
to duty by fearlessly entering the Ger
man lines and obtaining there valuable
information"
Gen. Pershing also awarded the dis
tinguished service crosses to the follow
| ing men posthumousy:
Private Herbert n. Dunlavy, Marines
| --'Showed conspicuous courage in cap
| turing machine gune single handed
| during the street fighting in Bouresches
| when that town was captured on the
night of June 6. This brave soldier was
killed In the repulse OF the enemy on
the night of June rs 1918"
| Sergeant Grover c. Owelley, Marines
I'm the operations against the enemy
|
/, 8 displayed the greatest qualities OF
| courage and leadership in the assault
against strong enemy machine gun posi-
| tons This brave soldier was killed In
performance of his duty"
| Dental Surgeon Weldon G. Osborne
| L. S. Navy-"During the advance on
Boureeches, France, on April 6. 1918
at great risk of his life, performed
heroic deeds in aiding the wounded
| He was struck by shell while carrying
an officer to a place of safety.
Gen. Pershing also has awarded Dis
tinguished Service Crosses to the follow
ing officers and men for acts OF gal
lantry:
Major Edmund b. Cole, Marines-"lI
the Bots de Belleau on June 10 displayed
extraordinary heroism in organizing
positions, rallying his men and dispos
ing of his guns. continuing to expos
himself fearlessly until he fell. lie sur
fered the loss of his right hand and re
ceiyed wounds in the upper arm ant
both thighs"
worked In an Open Field.
Surgeon Ray q. Farwell Marines
"On June he personally supervised IN
evacuation of his wounded conmandIni
officer across n field exposed TO hre o
machine guns and snipers. thereby DIS
PLAYING the greatest qualities OF SER
sacrifice and fidelity to duty
Assistant Surgeon W. II. Michael l
s. Navy-"Displayed unusual courag
on the morning of June 6 near Bols Il
, Belleau, when he established a dressih
station in the open, exposed to both she
and machine gun fire. Under these cor
ditions he worked for several houi'
evacuating a large number Of wounded.
cen. Pershing also has awarded ~
Distinguished Service Cross pos'nt
mouslv to the following ofhcers al
: enlisted men OF the Marine Corps.
capt. John Blanchfield. Capt Donal
F.. Duncan, Capt. James Mccoy ti'
Lieut.. Orlando c. Crowther, Dental Su
peon w, &. Osborne, Second Lieut., Cia
= ence A. Dennis, Second Lieut.. wilma
= g Peterson, Second Lieut.. {. e. hopii
( son, Second Lieut.. Vernon l.. SoheI
= second Lieut.. Joseph A. Synnett' MAR,
e Gunner w. r. Cornela, Second Lieut.
e Leslie Eddy. Second Lieut. waiter +,
: Frazier and Second Lieut.. Thomas
Miles. KILLED in action AT @hatea
: Thierry June 6. They gave the supren
: nroof of extraordinary heroism whle
e will serve as an example to hither
o | untried truths"