The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-04-01
Isl VIRGINIANS
INN WAR HONORS
n in Army and Navy
Ale Mentioned for Dis
tinguished Service.

WASHINGTON .. c., April
ltipnal West Virginia soldiers have
honored by General Pershtng for
iSm IN battle, and have been award
re distinguished servic cross by
Also another West Virginian in
"a layy has been officially commend
gallant action by the Secretary
Navy.
distinguished service cross men
e army are:
t. william b. Weaver, Medical
eminent, 30th Infantry. For ex
ofdimary heroism in action near
onne France, July 1921 and 24'27
From July Is to 81 Pvt. Weaver
worked continuously among the wound
his regiment and continued his
with the unit from July 24-27
nie address, ". D. Weaver, Charles.
W. Va
iYate first classl Robert c. Buch.
man. Company B, saith infantry. For
ordinary heroism in action near
ezeFa, ilNlce, September LIT, 1918.
he night Of September 1917, Pvt.
bchanan led a patrol into an entirely
nlljar sector of the enemy posi-
ions and without artillery support
blurred four prisoners and much val
ble information despite the heavy
lotile grenade, rifle, automatic rifle
machine gun fire, he cut through
nemy's electric wire and over
7e q sentinel without losing man.
Three Of the prisoners were captured
t. Buchanan when he alone storm
barTicade dugout and disarmed 8
Germans. Home address, Will Buchan
sther, Bluefield, ". Va.
otp. Marble Chain Company l, 7th
nlantry. For extraordinary heroism
action near Fossoy France, July
1918. While delivering a message
c1tpi Chafin was severely wounded
the explosion Of shell, but contin-
led#ith his mission and returned with
nswer before reporting for treat
meht Home address. Wallace Chain,
lalher, Williamson, W. Va.
cotpl. Frank Deskius, Company D,
35tth Infantry. For extraordinary her
osmi Ia action near Removable, France
November 1918 Corpl. Deskins took
c0nmapd OF the four leading combat
eroups after four other leaders had
uesn disabled, directing them with
uch skill and GOODNESS that many ma
ching guns were taken from the enc.
my Four hours before the days OBJ
3ectixe had been reached his shoulder
VA pierced by a machine gun bullet,
out he told no one OF the wound until
his line had been organized along the
ohziechve: Home address, Mrs. Kate
Pc mother, Myrtle. ". Va.
Felix r. Holmes, 129th Intau.
For extraordinary heroism In
near Consenvoye, France, Octo-
bel7li 1925. After being wounded
enc ordered to the aid station, Capt.
dolmes reported 10 his regimental
aeaduSarters, giving a detailed report
Of The forward conditions. His strength
sailing while attempting to reach the
aid station, he was assisted to the
placer and his wounds dressed and
YES tagged for evacuation, but instead
uFned TO the front line, through in
teisa shell, machine gun and sniper
i're and took command of his COM
pany Home address Robert j. Hol-
ues brother, Kilsyth, w. Va.
Second Lieutenant Fred Thomas. NJ.
G. r Company I, Third Battalion, Fifth
United States Marine Corps. For ex.
traotdinary heroism in action near ST.
Etienne, France, October 4, 1918. While
enoeayoring to resestablish a large
company front which had become dis.
connected, Lieut.. Thomas encountered
9 large number of the enemy filtertug
through out lines. BY strategic ma
ueuyers Lieut.. Thomas formed strong
resisting, causing heavy casualties on
the enemy and forcing thei. retreat,
after he himself had been seriously
wounded. Home address, N. G. Thorn
as father. Glover Gap, W. Va.
Pv Jesse L. Kline, Company A, 81
inEantry. For extraordinary heroism
~ aetlonnear Lion-devant Dun France
November 2, 1915. Although entirely
nnacquai1ted with the personnel Of
hls counpany, to which he had Just
been assigned, Pvt. Kline volunteered
and led q party Of 20 men in a sue.
cesstN attack on strong enemy ma
chine gun position. Home address,
carfl Brooks Cline, sister. War Ea-
re. MS Va.
(tirst class Wade C. Wales,
Compa.ny A, 18th Machine Gun Bat.
lahon For extraordinary heroism in
aclion near Cunel, France October
y lets. Accompanying another SOL
dief Pyt. Wales left shelter and went
ioratd LOG meters over territory
swept ~ shells and machine.gun fire,
end catrted a wounded man to safety.
E-M- 8nddress. Mrs. Emma Malan