New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-03-02

While returning he met party of Ger
mans. He killed German officer and
forced the rest to withdraw.
Hyatt, First Class Private w. G6). Com
pany l, 105th Infantry, WHITEHALL N. Y
With two comrades he charged about
thirty of the enemy, killing several and
capturing five. He was wounded.
Forster, Private Harold H. Company C,
l08th Infantry, Clyde, N. Y.-When the
advance of his company was held up by
an enemy machine gun nest Private
Forster crawlcd forward to shell hole,
killed one German machine gunner and
put the gun out of action.
d. C. NJ. BRITAIN)
Kunst, Battalion Sergeant Major I. A. 90,
10th Infantry, 100 Prospect Park W,
Brooklyn, after his battalion commander
and adiutant had been wounded. volun-
tarly organized detachment and cap
tured an enemy machine gun post.
Layden, Sergeant Jas. p. Ns), Company X,
105th Infantry, Hunson Falls, ~ Y
With two comrades he charged thirty of
the foe, killing several and capturing five
Farrelly, Sergeant Francis j. Company B,
.C6th Infantry, Brooklyn-With a few
men he captured trench from which
the enemy was holding up advance.
Smith, Sergeant William F. 90, Company
f, l0Sth Infantry, Syracuse - Sergeant
Smith was wounded five times, but re-
ton.
Mess. Corporal D. l.. (2O), Company L. 1osth
Infantry, Syracuse He organized and
assumed command of his company and
led it into effective combat after all the
officers were either killed or wounded
Fisher, First Class Private Harry. Company
F, 105th Infantry, East 18th Street
New York Single-handed he cap
turcd an enemy machipe gun post,
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE CROSS
Rowland, Private Sylvester j., Company. B,
l05th Infantry, Waterford, N. Y.-Went
forward under heavy fire and rescued a
wounded soldier.
Murphy, Private Michael s., Company B,
105th Infantry, Cohoes, n. Y.-Went for
ward under heavy fire and rescued a
wounded soldier.
Ruanc. First Sergeant f. f., Company B,
l05th Infantry, Cohoes, N. Y.-Occupied
an outpost position in advance of the
line, which was attacked by superior
force. Killed ten Germans and drove off
the others.
Hamilton, First Sergeant James A. ode
ccased) Company Nj, 105th Infantry,
Hoosick Falls, N. Y.-Rallied his company
after it had become disorganized and all
the officers were killed wounded.
Taber, Corporal Ralph f. (deccascd), Com
pany l., l05th Infantry, Saratoga Springs
n. Y.-Went forward under heavy fire
and brought back a wounded soldier.
Byington, First Class Private Russell p.
(deceascd), l05th Infantry. Ossinng -
Was wounded but continued to advance
with his company. Later was killed.
Putnam, Private II. (2D, Company II. 105th
Infantry, New York City-Went forward
under heavy fire and brought back several
wounded comrades.
klinge, First Class Private w. (22), Com
pany NJ. 105th Infantry. 1906 Silver Street
Brooklyn-When sent out AS scout
killed two enemy scouts and drove the
gunners away from two machine guns.
Matson. Sergeant Leon r.. Company NJ
105th Infantry, Corning, N. Y.-After ali
the officers and most of the sergeants of
his company had been killed, Sergeant
Matson took command and led the com
pany into effective combat.
Scalafoni. Private Anthony (23). Company
A, 105th Infantry, 10 Chrystie Street New
York City-Whle the advance against the
Hindenburg Line was at its height Pri-
vate Scalafoni, seeing q Lewis gunner
exposed, ran to his assistance. Used his
body to shield the gunner. Wounded
three times.
Company A, 1O5th Infantry, lion, N. Y
Went forth in the face Of machine gun
fire to aid wounded comrade.
Caswell, Corporal George d.. Company NJ,
125th Infantry, Troy - Rescued two
wounded comrades.
Gagnier, Private c. (2U. Company c, 1o5th
Infantry, New York City-Rcscued sew
cral wounded comrades under heavy fire.
Boykins, Sergeant s. V. (25). Company B,
l05th Infantry, 203 North First Street,
Haverstraw N. Y, and
Kirk Sergeant II. 8. (3D, Company B, 105th
Infantry, 1873 West Ninety-hrst Street,
New York City, and
Elkins, Second Lieutenant s. r. (2e), 1o5th
Infantry, Europa, Miss Occupied outpost
which was attacked by superior force.
Succeeded In rcpMlsing The attAck killing