The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-29

traordinary heroism in action in the Toul sector in May, 1918. He attacked three enemy planes at an altiture of 4S00 me- ters over the Forest De La Rappe, France. After short fight, he brought down one of the machines in flames. During the combat, the entering wedge and the covering of the upper wings of Lieutenant Meissner's plane were torn away and after the battle he was sub- iected to heavy fire from anti aircraft
 batteries. but by skilfu operation and cool Judgment, he succeeded in making a landing within the American lines. The 1 bronze oak leaf is awarded Lieutenant
 traordinary heroism in action: On May 30 19lS he attacked two enemy planes at an altitude of 4500 meters above JauInoy, France and after sharp engagement
 shot one down in flames and forced the other back into it's own territory. Home
 address,: Carl A. Meissner, 45 Lenox
 road, Brooklyn. N. Y.
 Capt. David Mex Peterson, A. S, Ninety fourth Aero squadron. For ex-
 traordinary heroism in action near Lune- ville, France, on May 3, 1918. Leading 8
 patrol of three, Captain Peterson en-
 countered five ene-/y planes at an alti
 tude of 3500 meters and immediately gave
 battle. Notwithstanding that he was at
 tackled from all sides, this officer, by skilful maneuvering, succeeded in shoot
 ing down one of the enemy planes and dispersing the remaining four. The
 bronze oak leaf is awarded to Captain l Peterson for extraordinary heroism in action near Thiacourt France, on May 15, 1918. While on a patrol alone, Cap
 taN Peterson encountered two enemy planes at an altitude of 52 meters. He promptly attacked, despite the odds, and -I,1 4I- ..1.~. s,. flames While thus engaged, he was attacked from above by the second en- emy plane. but by skilful maneuvering he succeeded in shooting it down also. Home address: F. B. Peterson, Honesdale, Pa.
 First Lieut.. Frank A. Llewellyn, pilot, Ninety-ninth Aero squadron. Home ad- dress: Mrs. w. A. Llewelyn. mother. 5636 Kenwood avenue, Chicago, H., and Second Lieut.. Roland H. Neel, c. A. C., observer. Ninety-ninth Aero squadron. Home address: Joseph N. Neel father. Macon, Ga. For extraordinary heroism in action east of Saint Die, France, Au- gust F, 1918. Lieutenant Llewellyn, act ing as pilot, and Lieutenant Neel, acting as observer, carried on successful laison with the infantry during the attack on
 apelle. They flew over the enemy lines at an altitude of only 400 meters, firing on and disconcerting the enemy and thereby giving courage and confidence to the American forces. Despite heavy fire from 15 anti-aircraft machine guns and several batteries of anti-aircraft ar- tillery, they performed their work eff ciently. Their airplane was struck by g. number of machine gun bullets, one of which cut the rudder and elevator con- trol wires and caused the rudder to jam. The broken control wire was held and operated by Lieutenant Neel under direction of Lieutenant Llewellyn. Run- ming the machine together in this man. ner, they continued their laison worh until the plane began to become unman- ageabie, when, in spite of it's damaged condition, they brought it back to their airdrome.
 Lieut.. Thomas J. Abernathy A k.s 147th Aero squadron. For extraordinaFe heroism in action near Vourbin, FrandA4s July 15, 1918 Lieutenant Abernathy, while on patrol duty, attacked an enemy plane at close range, firing 100 rounds at distance of from 30 to POO yards. He followed the German ship down and saw it fall out of control, and as he turned he found five enemy planes diving at him. Without hesitation, he took the of fensive and fired 200 rounds into enemy ships at not more than 15 to 20 yards He observed tracer bullets entering the bodies of the enemy aircraft, but owning to the violence of the combat. he did not have time to observe whether any of his force were ~shot down. Fighting vigor- ously, he succeeded in dispersing the en- emy ships and making a safe landing within his own lines although his own engine and plane were almost shot to pieces. Home address: Mrs. J. S. Aber- nathy, West Pembroke, Maine.
 
 Second Lieut.. Alan F. Winslow, A. S., Ninety fourth Aero squadron. For ex- traordinary heroism in action in the Toul sector on June 6, 1918. While on a patrol consisting of himself and two other pilots, he encountered biplane of the enemy at an altitude of 4o00 me- ters. near St. Mihiel, France. He prompt ly. and vigorously attacked and after a running fight extending far beyond the German lines, shot his foe down in flames near Thiaucourt. Home address: W. H. Winslow. 2s2S Hampden court, Chicag go. III.