The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-02-13
CITED AND COMMISSIONED

The following from the Coldwater
Talisman, is a story of Liberal boy
who has more than made good in the
Army in France. Clayton Malone, a
brother of Harry Malone of the Will
ey Drug Company, and was one of
the first to enlist at the outbreak of
the war. While stationed at Fun
ston he secured furlough and was
married to Miss Vera Griffith, sis
ter of w. V. Griffith of the Griffith
G. Baughman real estate firm.
A few weeks ago real war baby
was born to the couple and the little
one is now doubly honored since
daddy" has been cited for distin-
guished service.
The Talisman says:
In general orders under date of 0c-
tober 16, 1918, Col. James H. Reeves,
commanding the all-Kansas or 353rd
Infantry of the seth Division, cites
a number of officers and enlisted men
of the regiment in the following
terms:
"There is herein cited the names
Of officers and non-commissioned Off
GERS and men of this command who
in the offensive operations in the st.
Mihiel salient on September 18th,
1918, especially distinguished them
selves as leaders and soldiers. They
exhibited exceptional courage and
coolness; they were quick in initia-
tive and ripe in tatical judgment;
they were eager to go and eager to
pursue-but few of the many others
who likewise distinguished them
selves"
In the list is the name of Sergeant
Clayton Malone. Under date of
November 9th, 1918, Major George
w. Blackinton, commanding the 3rd
battalion of the 353rd, makes the
following recommendation;
al. In accordance with para
graph 3, section /, G. o.. IA, A. E.
. F., August 20, 1918, l would rec
ommend for immediate appointment
as Second Lieutenant, Sergeant
Clayton Malone of Co. /, 353rd In
fantry.
."2. Ever since Sergeant Malone
has been in this regiment, he has
shown exceptional ability as a lead
er of men. In the st. Mihiel drive
he acted as platoon chief and ham
died his platoon in most excellent
manner and in the action in this Sec
tor on November 1st and End, he ex-
hibted the highest qualities of lead
ership in handling his platoon and
ably assisted his company command
er in driving the Boche from several
difficult places in the woods"
This recommendation was ordered
by Colonel James H. Reeves, COM
mander of the regiment, as follows:
81. Within recommendation ap-
proved.
"2. Sergeant Malone has been
frequently brought to the attention
of the regimental commander by his
ability and as a leader of men. In
the formation period Of the regiment
at Camp Funston, Kansas, Sergeant
Malone was pronounced by Lieut..
Bouchet, French Instructor, to be
the best grenade man in his divi-
sion.
"3. 1t is believed Sergeant Ma
lone would make an excellent officer
and his immediate appointment,
going through a candidates
school would have a great effect in
and inspiring every man
in the regiment.
Services of Sergeant Malone as
an officer in this regiment are high
y desirable.
1t is few young men in the Expe-
iitionary forces with such an excel,
ent record, or who have gone from
The ranks to the position Of an Off
,er without training in an officers
school. Lieut.. Malone's friends here
will be eager to congratulate him up
IN his success. His home before en-
istment was at Liberal, but he has a
number of good friends here. His
wife and baby are making their home
lere during his service in France.
Mrs. Malone is remembered among
Ter friends here as Miss Vera Grif-
ith. She is making her home with
Ter parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. M. Grif-
ith.