The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-04-28
a. MORE OF nth
RECEIVE CITATIONS
They Include Chaplain Lieu
tenants d. II. Browne and
B. J. Reilly.
LIEUT. COL. SMITH IN LIST
His Splendid Heroism Was In
spiratiOn to His Men
Killed in Argonne.

+ An additional list OF citations for
forty-four officers. hon-commissioned Of
fcers and men OF the Seventy seventh
(New York; division were announced
Yesterday at division headquarters. The
citations appeared as part OF general
orders No. 10 by Major-Gen. Robert
Alexander. commanding the division.
The list includes two lieutenant colonies.
one major and three captains. Two of
the officers cited for exceptional gal
iantry in action were chaplains-Chap-
lain-Lieut. Duncan Fl. Browne OF New
Brighton. Staten Island. and who was
chaplain Of the 3o5th Infantry, and
Chaplain-Lieut. Bernard J. Reilly OF the
So6th Infantry. The list follows:
Lieut. Frederick E. Smith. 3osth
Infantry tdeceased), formerly OF Port
land. Ore. His citation reads: Until
ne was killed In the Forest of ArRonne
| this officer served with his regiment in
! each OF Its most severe engagements and
oy splendid heroism and courage under
ire was Of the highest inspiration to the
officers and men OF his command. This
oncer insisted upon leading personally a
party or two officers and ten enlisted
men sent forward to reestablish runner
posts. The party suddenly came under
hre Of group Of German machine guns.
only nifty yards away. He fell severely
| wounded In the side. but bravely re-
gained his footing ana continued to fire
on the enemy until most Of the men in
MS party were out Of danger Wounded
again mortally. he fell, just as he was
attempting to find the exact location of
the nearest machine gun nest. Next Of
KIN. Mrs. Clara Ripley Smith. Portland
Ore"
Lieut.. Col. George w. Easterly 3o5th
Field Artillery. At Oches, on November
D. lSls. while riding out on reconnais-
sance In his side car we'll in advance
or the infantry lines. he was suddenly
held UP by machine guns He deliber-
ateiy moved out on foot in order to
draw tho enemy machine gun fre in
oroer 10 locate their positions accurately
on his map. Next OF kin, George l.
Easterday. father. Hotel Decatur, wash
ington, u. C.
Inspiration to His Men.
Major Erwin b. Newoomb. ao7th In
fantry. When the regiment was held
up by heavy enemy. trench, mortar and
machine gun and artillery FIRE. Major
| linen Captain) Newcomb proceeded to
| tnc front line at great personal risk and
skiilfuliy directed the advance of his
troops. His actions that day were A
splendid example and Inspiration to his
men Address. l25 Garland street,
Bangor, Ne.
Capt. T. p. storer. so5th Field Artil-
iery.. On September 6. 1913 while recon
NOTHING forward position for his bat
terry near Serval in company with Lieut..
Deilatre OF the French Mission. he was
stopped by hre from German snipers tina I
wounded Lieut.. Dellatre Although IN.
der grave danger he attended Lieut.
Dellatre and remained with him for four
hours until under cover of darkness he
was able to help him TO a place OF
safety.
Capt Edward b. Twombiy. sO4th Ma.
chine Dun Battalion--In taking his am.
munition cars through to his guns he
was pursued and fred on by four enemy
airplanes near ST. Pierremont Withou,
regard to his own personal safety. h,
mad his men take shelter while he recon.
noltered to see how he could get through
by his GOODNESS and bravery he was ar
inspiration TO his men and his good
Judgment undoubtedly saved their lives
Address, Hobart avenue, Summit. y. j
Capt Medley Gordon Drittian Whelp.
ley. 305th Field Artillery. In carrying
out an investigation ordered by his regi.
mental commander Capt. Whelpley moi
only gave proof Of unhesitating devotion
to duty and energy in fulfilling his mis-.
sion under heavy shell fre but also
showed utter disregard Of personal dan.
ger Upon the decision of the com.
mander to retire. Capt. whelpley again
| vO1nnteared tn
by maintaining his position protected the
safe retirement Of the company. Ad-
) dress, 237 Kimball avenue, Westfield
n. ].
First Lieut.. Ward b. Chamberlin
307th Infantry-For conspicuous bravery
In leading a small volunteer patrol tc
draw the enemy fire. despite the fac,
that he had been under constant shell
fire for two days
First Lieut.. Roy II. Boberg. A. d. c.,
headquarters 1880 Infantry Brigade
This officer has frequently displayed the
highest type of personal bravery. de.
votion to duty and complete indiffer-
ence to his own welfare. Next OF kin
Otto Boberg. Bay Claire, Wis.
Chaplain Brownies Bravery.
First Lieut.. Duncan II. Browne. chap.
iainlain SO5th Infantry, During the
night OF September 1921, 1918, this
officer. with utter disregard Of his owr
danger. and under intense shellnre re.
NAMED with wounded men otherwise
unattended. rendering them efficient aid
and comfort Next OF kin. Mrs. Alice
l.. Browne, wife, 76 Franklin avenue
New Brighton, Staten Island
First Lieut.. Thomas G. Pool, 307th In.
fantry. This officer was wounded dur.
ing operations In the Argonne between
October 2 and October 7, but remained
active until relief was effected Mex
OF kin. Charles w. Pool. father, Hous
ton. Texas
First Lieut.. Thornton c.. Thayer
S05th Field Artillery. At Les Pres Farm
on the Vesle River he was In charge O
an observation post and continuousl.
under heavy fire. both shell and gas
Again at st. Juvin he acted as battalion
observer. located In n church steep
that was being heavily shelled. Ye
he remained on duty at his post rem
dering valuable service. Next OF kin
John " b. Thayer. father. Sc Monro'
place. Brooklyn,
First Lieut.. c. w. kimberley. 307tl
Infantry. During the attack on Cheviers
near Grand Pre-. on October Is, 1918
! this officer was subjected TO a heavy an,
effective artillery barrage while advanc
ing through dense woods. On the nigh
= of November 4, 1918. while under heav.
= fire he administered aid to the wounded
His cool demeanor and good tudgmen
while under fire was OF great assistanc
and an inspiration to the men Of tn,
> command. Next to kin, c. w. Wimber
> ley, cambridge. Ga. d.