The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-01-09

Pvt Arthur N. Boyer, Summerfield.
Pvt. Earl A. Eckerson. Great Bend.
Pvt. John +. Fidler, Stockton
Wounded, Degree Undetermined.
Previously reported missing:
Pvt. Ralph E Auchard. Wakefield.
Wounded severely, previously reported
missing: Pvt. VIM. Muller, Densmore.
CITATIONS.
The commander in chief, in the name
of the president. has awarded the distin-
guished service cross to the following
named officers and soldiers of Kansas for
the acts of extraordinary heroism described
Passed Asst Surg. Frederick R. Hook,
United States navy, attached to 9th regi-
ment United States Marine Corps. For ex-
traordinary heroism in action near St. Eli
A n Surg. Hook 'e Established pan an ad 9ance
dressing station in an exposed position I'M
der heavy artillery and machine gun ire.
ing. first aid to the wounded and directing
their evacuation until ordered to move
to the rear. Home address, w. V. Hook,
Pvt. William a Hail tdeceaseO, Com
pany A, 353d infantry. For extraordinary
September u, 1918. Pvt. Hall, acting as
runner between his company and battalion
headquair,ters, made several trips thru Sc.
severely wounded. Home address, William
A: Hall, father, sol East Sixteenth Street,
Sergt Walter S. Witt, Company D, 353d
infantry. For extraordinary heroism in
action in Bots de Bantheville, France, Oc-
by machine gun fire. Sergt. witt refused
to go to the first-aid station for treat
ment, remaining with his platoon turnout
the engagement, until the objective was
reached and the position consolidated.
Home address, Mrs. Mamie Witt, fwife, Il.
Pvt. Ed@ard do Niece en Company NJ. $3.50
infantry. For extraordinary heroism in
action in the Bots de Barricourt. France.
called for to maintain liaison with the as
sault battalion during heavy shell and
machine MAJ gun fire, Pvt. MeGee volunteered mt ere
brother. general delivery, Upton. Kan.
infantry. For extraordinary heroism in
the BOis de Bantheville, France, November
], 1913. When volunteers were called for to
maintain Haison with the assault battalion.
during heavy counterbarrage between en-
envy, Pvt Tomanek volunteered, and within
two hours successfully carried out four
such missions. Home address, Celestyna
Tomanek. mother, Quinton, Kan.
Sergt. Otis v. Dozer. Company F.. 3o3d
ton, in the Bots de Barricourt.. France.
November 2, 1918. Sergt. Dozer fearlessly
exposed himself in the face of machine
gun fire for the purpose of setting an ex-
ample to the men of his company. He
was wounded while advancing. but contin-
ued until exhausted. His GOODNESS and
courage resulted in the capture of three
machine guns and their crews. Home
address. Emma Dozer, mother, general de-
Pvt. John i. Dugan. Company B, 353d
infantry. For extraordinary heroism in
action near Bots de Bantheville, France.
October %, 1918. Altho badly wounded
in the face, Pvt. Dugan refused medical
attention and assisted in an attack on a
machine-gun nest, capturing one gun by
himself. Home address, Ross Dugan,
brother, general delivery, Fort Scott, kan.
Sergt. George W. Gardner. Company F,
353d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism
in action in Bots de Barricourt, France.
November 2, 1918. Sergt! Gardner led his
In attack strong enemy positions.
capturing two machine guns and assisting
in the destruction of several others that
were holding up our advance. Home ad-
dress. Mrs. Mary Eta Gardner, mother,
general delivery Traer Kan