New-York tribune., 1919-02-18
Decoration
Given New Yorker
Saved 8 Wounded
Julius Aaronson Faced Fire
of Enemy to Help Fellows
Lying i'll ''No Mans Land"
Cleaned Out Gun Nest


ished-service cross to the following
named officers and soldiers for acts OF
extraordinary heroism:
Private Julius Aaronsor Company c.
1o9th infantry. For extraordinary herosr
in action near Aremont, France. Oct. T. 1918.
When his company suddenly fired upon
Ny enemy r>---lne guns during an advance
and forced to seek shelter Private Aaronson
remained in the open under a continuous
eirht wor>H'c' ms~s s~essinG their wounds
and securing their evacuation. For the fol
lowing act of extraordinary herosm in acton
near Apremont. France, the same date.
Private Aaronson is awarded one bar to De
worn with the distsnguished-servic cross
Having become separated from his company
and wounded by bullet which pierced his
helmet: Private AaronSon advanced alone ON
machine gun nest across open field in
broad daylight. killed the gunner and cap
tured two OF the crew whom he pressed into
the service; of carrying wounded Home ad-
dress. Il First Street New York
Private Edward W. Barry. deceased,
Company l, 31lth Infantry. For extraor-
dnary heroism in action near Grandpre,
France. Oct. %, 1918. Acting as stretcher
bearer. under heavy machine gun fire. Pri-
vate Barry wounded, but disregarding
his own injuries. went to the aid of another
wounded man. and, while attending him.
killed by shrapnel. Next of kin. Mrs. Cora
Barry, mother, Batavia n y.
riNate EDWARD W. Ogle, Jr., company Ii,
Sl2th Infantry For extraordinary heroism
In action near Grandpre. France, Oct. is.
1918. Acting upon his own initiative, Pr-
vate Oge on three different occasions risked
his life by going in front of his lines and
sisting wounded comrades to a place of
safety. Home address. East Orange N. ].
Private Earl NJ. Guinup. Company r.
312th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in
action near Grandpre, France. Oct %, 1918.
While Grandpre was being severely lombard
cd hV artillery Priv1ta (,llinnn volunteered
to enter section of the town TO determine
the adviSability Of his company's entrance
therein. He successfully accomplished his
mission through the severe barrage and re-
turned with the necessary information for
the entrance Home address. Fulton, N. Y.
rrivate Ralph B. Mix. Company T. 3l2th
Infantry. For extraordinary herosm in
action at Grandpre. France, Oct Il. 1915.
While carrying message through heavy shell
and machine gun fire to an advanced platoon.
Private Mix found two wounded men, whose
injuries ne dressed. Upon returning fIom
his mission, he asked for and received per-
mission TO take food to the wounded men
He subsequently made two trps through In
tense fire. carrying them back TO shelter.
Home address. Hudson Falls. ~ Y.
Private Jessie Herbert Merrill. Company
f, 3lAth Infantry. For extraordinary heroisrn
in action in the Bos de Ronvaux. France.
Sept. 1917. 1918. With the remark, II can
get through and ] can find him." Private
Merrill volunteered and carried message
mander of an advance battalion, through a
fire that seemed impassbe. He returned with
amazing promptness with an answer to the
message. This soldier made several other
trips on the same night finding his way
through dark forest. actually walking on
bodies OF men who had fallen in the only
path that could be used. Home address. Fort
Edward. N. y.
Sllth Infantry For extraordinary heroism
in action Grandpre, France Oct o.
1913. After his company had reached its
objective. Corporal Lewis rendered valuable
assistance to organizing positions ground
swept by enemy fire. Alone he 1anked
machine gun position and captured two pris-
oners. While patrolling between the outposts.
he was wounded by machine gun fire. Home
address, Buffalo N. Y.
Private Giuseppe Santarsiero. Company
NJ. 9llth Infantry. For extraordinary hero
ism in action near Grandpre France. Oct.
rs, 1918. Private Santarsero rushed ahead
OF his company and singe-handed fanked
& machine gun nest, which causing lcsses
to his company. killing the gunners. Home
address. Trenton. n. J.
Private (First Class) James E. Campbell,
Company X, 311th Infantry, For extraor-
dinary heroism in action Grandpre,
France. Nov. l, 1918 After all the regular
Private Campbell volunteered as a runner.
carrying call for reinforcements through
the enemy barrage and guiding the rein
forcing troops back to his company. He then
aided in the first-aid work until his COM
n. Z. was Renewed nome A'u'e''' oS~sS''
First Lieutenant Thomas J. Hargrave.
309th Machine Gun Battalion. For extraor-
dinary heroism in action nsar Grandpre
France, Oct 26. 1918 Lieutenant Hargrave
personally made reconnaissance of the en-
tire front Of the battalion TO which he was
attached, under heavy machine gun and shell
FIRE and he returned with very valuable in
formation. In order TO deliver his informa-
ton in the shortest possible time he re-
G-1l ...t.
enemy fire. This officer later rendered
valuable assistance in rspeiling counter at
tacks by his coolness and intelligent direction
of the company. Home address. Canaan
daigua, N. Y.
Sergeant Cornelius e: Gallagher. Com
pany G, 3Oeth Machine Gun Rettalion- For
extraordinary heroism In action near Grand
Painfully D Wounded IN Il. .soSdsr Ss aa,
manned at hs post for six hourv, without re-
porting his wound Ever then he requested
permission TO remain. and, having obtained
* be encouraged his men to Withstand q
thrcatened counter attack He left the field
only when ordered to do 30. Home address,
Bayonne. N. ].
Private Ferdinand A. Schmidt Company
B. 312th Infantry. For extraordinary heroisn
In action near Talma Farm. France. Oct
%. 1918. When his company's advance had
been held up by intense machine gun fre.
Private Schmidt crawled through barrage
of hand grenades, and at the point Of his
bsyonet held nineteen Of the enemy in dug
out until assistance arrived. Before perform
ing this courageous act, lie was slightly
wounded. Home address. Newark. N. J.
Private Joseph w. Volk, Company b,
3i2th Infantry. For extraordinary heroisru
in action Grandpre. France Oct %
1913. While engaged as runner Private
Nolk carried messages To and from advanced
positions, and although wounded continued
through the whole afternoon before his wound
4 discovered. Even then ne volunteered
to carry important message to the front
lines. While directing MS company COM
mander and a number of wounded through
an intense barra2e, he successfully fordeo a
river four times showing, during the entire
operations. utter disregard for personal
safety. Home address. Kinsston, N. Y.
Corporal james j. Donovan. Medical De-
tachfnent. 3f2th Infantry For extraordinary
heroism in action near Gysndpre, France
Oct. 1920. 1918. In the face Of heavy shell
and machine gun fire. and continuous gas
attacks. Corporal Donovan established and
maintained for four days dressing station
in most advanced position. When an
enemy attack seemed imminent, he refused
To retire to safety. but remained at his
post, being relieved after his comrades had
advanced. Home address, Bayonne, r. j.
Private (First Glass; George J. HarsseIl
tdeceasedJ. Company G. ith Machine Gun
battalion. For extraordinary heroism in
acton Vcrdun. France. Oct. IL. 1918
BY encouraging HIS comrades and rendering
yal1able aid 70 the wounded. Private Hars
cell succeeded greatly in retaining the mora Ic
or those about him, during an alrnost con.
tinual rain Of shells. Even after being