Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1919-02-28
FRENCH DECORATE
YANKS In RUSSIA
Michigan, Wisconsin, Ohio, Indi-
ana and Illinois Men Given
Crosses.
CEREMONY IN ZERO WEATHER
Many Instances of Personal Bravery
During Fighting Against Bolshe-
Wiki Are Cited in List of
Awards.

Archangel, Northern Russia, Feb. %.
Thirty officers and men of the Amer
ican forces in northern Russia received
French war crosses for gallant service
under French command on the Vologda
railway front during the brisk often.
sive against the bolsheviki in Septem-
Der, October and November. They re-
ceived the medals from the French
commanded in the presence of Maj.
Gen. Edmond Ironside, the commander
in chief, and Col. George e. Stewart.
commanding the Americans in north
ern Russia. The thermometer was be.
low zero while the decorations were
being presented.
Second Lieutenant William K.
Wright, Chicago, Ill.-Cited for cour'
age.
First Lieutenant James r. Donovan,
Waupun, Vision September %, af.
ter having been on a hard march for
II hours volunteered to join re-enforc-
ing party, brilliantly fulfilling his duty
and being wounded.
First Lieutenant Clarence J. Primo,
Manitowoc, Wis.-Daring personal re-
cOnnoisance on October Is.
Second Lieutenant Dwight Fistler Of
st. Johns, Mich.-Coolness and energy
were shown by him on November 4
while leading his men in a grenade
combat which compelled the e1emy to
retire.
First Lieutenant George W. Stoner,
Monroe, Mich.-On October II he exc
cuted an attack with an impetuosity
and insistence which contributed large
ly to the success of the operation.
Second Lieutenant Robert ]. Wiecz-
erek, Cleveland, O.-For gallantry on
October IL, when, after a personal
reconnaissance of enemy position, en-
e-getically attacked and captured
them.
Corporal Clement A. Grobbei, War
rem, Mich.-November 4, on his own in
itiative, he carried Lewis gun for.
ward to a most exposed position, hold
| ing his ground until the enemy was
completely repulsed.
Corporal Theodore S. Sieloff, Detroit,
Mich.-After having had his Lewis ma
chine gun put out of action by heavy
enemy fire he repaired it without leav-
| ing his position.
Corporal John c. Smolinsetti, De-
troit, Mich, and Privates Herman A.
Solder, Manistee, Mich, and Frank
Rank, Chiffon, Wis, and John Kukorls,
Kenosha, Wis.-Maintained their po-
sition until the arrival of reinforce
ments.
Sergeant Matthew G. Grahek, Calu-
met, Marlborough back to the lines
under heavy fire a wounded comrade.
Sergeant Harvey D. Peterson, Manis-
tee, Mich.-Showed courage and cool
ness during a DANGEROUS reconnois-
sance 400 yards in rear Of the enemy's
lines on October 4.
Sergeant Charles v. Rira, Detroit,
Mich, and Privates William Donor, Big
Rapids, Mich, John R. 81. Rompine,
Kearsarge. Mich, and Oscar E.Lighter,
Gasport, ,1nd.-Volunteered to carry in
wounded comrades under heavy shell
fire and during bolshevik counter-at-
tack ON September 20.
Corporal Robert NJ. Pratt, Ashton,
Mich.-Coolness and sallantry during
an attack on October II.
Private Thomas McElroy, Valley
Center, Mich.-Showing great zeal and
devotion to duties.
Sergeant Frank Getzloff, Harris,
Mich.-Went forward on his own init
ative against heavy enemy counter
attack on October II.
Private Clarence A. Miller, Battle
Creek, Mch.-On September %, after
carrying forward supplies under heavy
fire rescued wounded comrade.
Sergeant John P. Gray, Detroit,
Mich.-When on patrol, November l.
he took Charge of the defense Of the
village which was being attacked by
the enemy. He rallied partisan and
peasant troops
Corporal Frank O'Connor, Detroit
Mich.-Repulsed the bOlsheviki with
great bravery, holding his position un.
til the arrival of re-enforcements.
Private Benjamin Wondro, Monroe
Mich.-On October %, though wounded
and losing much blood, he remained al
his post and encouraged his comrades
Private Ray Lawrence, Battle Creek
Mich.-In an attack October IA he was
wounded by q grenade thrown by 8
bolshevik, whom he afterward killed
ard then continued to advance, seek
ing no medical attention until after the
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