New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-03-09
ddress. 40 East Thirteenth. Street, New

address. 40 East Thirteenth Street, New
York.
Private Anthony Sclafoni, Company A.,
lO5th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism
20, 1918. While the advance against the
Hindenburg line at its height Private
Sclafonl seeing Lewis gunner exposed to
the enemy ran to his assistance. On the
way he was seriously wounded but con-
tinued on, reaching the position and using
his body to shield the gunner, while the
latter poured fire into the enemy. He
was wounded three times finally losing con
seriousness but after his wounds were dressed
he insisted on leaving the field unaided.
Home address, 10 Christie Street, New
York City.
Private Walter Klinge. Company NJ, 1o5th
infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac-
ton ton near St Souplet, France, October IL.
lslS When sent out as a scout with a
small patrol. consisting of an officer and two
n nhaaa private klinge courageousy went
ne encountered and drove the gunners away
from two machine guns. When the patrol
came up the capture of the guns was COM
1913 Silver Street Brooklyn.
Corporal Haakon Rossum, COMPANY G..
3Voth infantry. For extraordinary heroism
IN action near Charlevaux. France, October
-, 1913. During the five days that his
pattallon was cut off and surrounded by the
enemy and throughout these five DAYS of
hunger. suffering and enemy attacks Cor
roral kossum commanded an advanced out
posi- IN position exposed to each hostile on
siau3nt. lie was subjected constantly to fire
from snipers machine guns. trench mortars
and hand grenades BY his high courage,
personal example and inspiring leadership he
ueieatcd al attempts of the enemy to force
ms post back, and by doiag aided ma
,crially in the defence of his section of the
line Home address, PSI Fifty-second Street.
Brooklyn.
Sergeant Harry Linden. Company ", 30Sth
infantry. For extraordinary herosm in ac-
ton near Willie Savoyc, France, August l6.
1918. After all his company officers and first
sergeant had been evacuated because of gas
Sergeant Linden assumed command of the
company, which was then occupying an ex-
tremely precarious position. exposed to an
unusually heavy she'll and gas bombardnent
lie remained in command until the company
was relieved. and the following night despite
his sufferings from the effects of gas, helped
carry UP ammunition under intense enemy
artillery fire. Home address, TIA Howard
Avenue, Brooklyn.
Private John Teevan, Company c. 165th
Infantry. For extraordinary herosm in
action Villers-sur-Fcrn. France. july
81, 1918. After his platoon had withdrawn
from their position Private Teevan volun-
teercd and returned TO the position formerly
occupied, IN an attempt to rescue wounded
comrade He crossed field swept by I'M
usually intensive machine-gun fire, con-
tlnuing IN his attempted rescue until him
self wounded. Home address, AIS West
fifty-ninth Street. New York.
Private James T.. Winestock, Company M,
Tooth Infantry. For extraordinary herosm
in action Landres-et-St George
France. October IA, 1918. Private Wine
stock showed an utter disregard of personal
danger by repeatedly carrying messages
from his company commander to the platoon
commanders, through an area swept by
heavy shell, machine gun and rife fire in
full view of enemy snipers who were firing
upon him. On trip he found eleven
men who were without a leader and he per-
sonally led them in combat against the
enemy. Home address, PA East Twenty
eighth Street. New York City.
Private Henry kcssler. Company C, 3Osth
infantry. For extraordinary heroism in
ton near Vile Savoye. France, August %,
spond to call for volunteers to rescue
wounded soldier who had fallen, severely
wounded. while patrol. Crawling for
ward through intense machine-gun and ar
tillery fire. he assisted in the rescue. being
severely wounded while engaged in the I'M
dcrtaking. Home address, 1925 Halsey
Street, Brooklyn
Sergeant James II. Quinn. Company 7.
3OSth Infantry. For extraordinary herosm
in action Revillon, France, September
TO- 1913. Sergeant Quinn volunteered and
the purpose of capturing prisoners. Crawl
ing through No Mans Land. he came upon
two Germans occupying outpost. In the
struggle that ensued the enemy was over
powered, but the exploit brought forth a de-
structve fire of rifles and rifle grenades from
the enemy. through which Sergeant Quinn
successfully mannuvred back to his lines,
bringing his captves with him. Home adj
dress, 1860 Monroe Avenue. New York City.