New-York tribune., 1919-03-08
General Alexander.
Commander Of 9Th.
Awarded War Cross
Leader of N. Y. Unit Brnved
Enemy Fire TO Cheer Up
Elis Men, Who Then Took
Grand Pre- and ST. .yuyin

WASHINGTON, March THE com
mander in chief, in the name Of the
President, has awarded the Distin-
gushed Service Cross to the following
named officers and soldiers for acts Of
extraordinary heroism
Major Genera! Robert Alexander, nth Di-
vision. For extraordinary heroism in action
near Grand Pre-. France. Oct. II, 1918
During the advance in the Argonne Forest,
and at time when his forces were fatigued
by the stress of battle and long period OF
active front-llne service. Major General
Alexander visited the units in the front
line cheering and encouraging them to
greater efforts. Unmindfu of the severe
fire to which he was subjected he continued
until he had inspected each group. His utter
disregard of danger and inspiring example
resulted in the crossing of the Aire and the
capture of Grand Pre- and st. Juvin. Home
address, Washington, d. c.
First Lieutenant William r. Reed (de-
ceased), 307th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Chateau de Dabe
France, Aug. 81, 1918 Lieutenant Reid
while on duty battalion adiutant, volun-
tarlly led small patrol into woods held by
the enemy to ascertain the source of heavy
machine gun fire which stopped the advance
of his battalion. In the performance of
this courageous act he killed by enemy
machine gun fire. Home address, $3.50
broadway, New York City.
First Lieutenant Robert X. Haas 30Sth
Infantry. For extraordinary herosm in ac~
ton near Revllon, France. Sept. TO- 1918.
During the attack on Revillon Lieutenant
Haas voluntarily left his shelter and went
across an open slope in full observation Of
The enemy and under heavy machine gun
fire to the aid of a wounded soldier. bringing
him back to lines for first aid treatment
Home address, East Sixty-ninth Street,
New York City.
First Lieutenant Robbins L. Conn, 3Osth
Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac-
ton near Revlon, France, Sept. 10. 1918.
Lieutenant Conn volun eercd, and with two
soldiers, went on patrol for the purpose
OF capturing prisoners. They crawed for
ward to within a few yards of the enemy
lines, oVerpowercd two scntres and sue
cceded in delivering them to the battalion
commander, despite the fact that the enemy
put down heavy barrage of rifle fire and
ire Hrenades. Home address. $50 West
tifty-fifth Street, New York City
First Lieutenant Woodruff w. Dobson,
30Sth Infantry. For extraordinary heroism
IN action near lie Moulin de l. 'EIomme Mort
France, Sept. 20, 1913. Lieutenant Dobson
volunteered and reconnoitered in front of
the hrst line battalion to secure information
regarding enemy machine guns and minen-
werfers which had checked the advance of
his organization. He was wounded by q
snipers bullet he crawlcd back from this
reconnaissance, but refused to submit to first
aid until he made his report to the battalion
commander and informed his men Of the
enemy position. Home address, 606 West
li6th Street. New York City.
Private Joseph Usac. Company A, 3osth
infantry. For extraordinary hcroism in ac-
ton near Binaryille, France, Sept q. 1918
Returning to the line after being wounded
py hand grenade the previous day, Private
Usac persstently requested to be allowed to
nssist stretcher bearers in the removal of
the wounded. While performing this heroic
mission. constantly subjected to treachcrous
machine gun and artillery fire, he was again
Wounded. Home address, 150 Meeker Street
Brooklyn
First Sergeant Herman J.. Bergnsse, Com
pahy a, 3OSth Infantry. For extraordinary
heroisfn in action Binarville, France
Sept. %, 1918. Assuming command of the
company after his commanding officer had
become casualty, Sergeant BerRasse led n
formidable attack on enemy machine gun
cmpacement. sIcncing two guns in the nest
and permitting the further advance of his
battalion. Home address, 43t East Eighty
second Street New York City.