New-York tribune., 1919-03-06
3 Officers of Same
Regiment, 2 Dead,
Awarded War Cross
One New Yorker Gave Up
Life, Another Survived
to Receive Military Award
by Gen. Pershing's Order

WASHINGTON, March 5-The com
mander in chief, in the name of the
President, has awarded the Distin-
guished Service Cross to the following
named officers and soldiers for acts of
extraordinary heroism:
First Lieutenant John c. Cnttus. 3oth In
fantry. For extraordinary heroism in action
near Bois De Cunel, France, Oct. 10-1l,
1918. Although severely wounded. while ad-
Vanclng with his company and assisting in
taking enemy trenches. Lieutenant Cattus
returned to the post of command through
heavy machine gun and shell fire. with
line Home address, 5oS West End Avenue,
New York City.
First Lieutenant Raymond b. Jauss, de-
ceased. 30th Infantry For extraordinary
neroism in action near Crczancy France
July 10, 1918. After all means of liaison had
lalied, Lieutenant Jauss carried important
messages to his observation posts He was
Killed by shell fire while visiting one of his
observation stations near Crezancy. Next of
kin. H. l.. Jauss. father. ISL West Eighticth
Street New York City
Captain Harry b. Dorcmus, deceased.
!lith Infantry For extraordinary heroism
IN action near Verdun Oct. 81, 1918 Hav-
ing been ordered to establish lason between
MS company and the support unit on the
right, Captain Doremus led his detail TO its
objective under heavy machine gun fire The
successful completion of his work saved a
most serious situation, but in the perform
ance of his duty he killed Next of
kin. Mrs. Harry B. Doremus, wife, Hackcn
sack, N. j.
Captain John c. Adams, deceased. 30th In
1antry. For extraordinary herosm in action
at Crezancy, France. July IS, 1918. Captain
Adams gassed to such an extent that he
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had to lie on top of his dugout under heavy
smell fire to get sufficient air. He refused
10 leave his post for medical treatment and
remained to direct the movements of his
company during the entire day. He was
Killed in action July 25. 1918. Next of kin,
Mrs. X. r. Adams. mother, Nutley, NJ j.
Sergeant William Thomas. deceased, Com
pany ID, 3O2d Engineers. For extraordinary
Oct l3, 1913. Sergeant Thomas accompanied
an officer on reconnaissance searching
tor possible locations for crossing the Aire
kiver. They crossed open ground subject TO
shell lire and under direct observation of
the enemy. On reaching the river they were
exposed to machine gun and snper's fire
Both he and the officer failed to return and
their bodies were afterward discovered in
the Aire River where they had fallen after
beng killed or wounded by enemy fire. Next
of kin, Thomas Price, uncle, Yonkers, N Y
First Sergeant Robert Sprouse. Company
a. 5Uth Infantry. For extraordinary heroism
l9lS. Throughout the engagement Sergeant
Sprouse encouraged his men by his gallant
conduct. After the company was ordered to
Withdraw, Sergeant Sprouse voluntarily re-
turned to the position his company had held
and throughout the night of July 15-16,
assisted in evacuatng the wounded. Home
address, Syracuse, N. y.
Regimental Supply Sergeant Ralph p.
heroism in action near Crezancy, France,
July 10. 1918. Hearing that the wounded
ut a dressing station had no means of
evacuation, Sergeant Borst took four escort
wagons over shell-swept territory and car
ried the men to an ambulance station. He
then established ambulance service between
this point and his battalion dressing station.
Home address, Syracuse, N. Y.
Sergeant John Duly, Company D. 55th
Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac-
ton near Jaulny France, Nov. s, 1918
When one of his men became entangled
went to his rescue under heavy fire He
then went forward, alone, through intense
artillery and machine gun fire to attack
machine gun nest. While returning to our
lines, he fell exhausted from fatigue and
shell shock. Home address, Bridgeport
Conn
Sergeant Charles G. Elliott, Company M,
I6th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism
1918 While leading a patrol in front Of
his company sector on Nov. 5, 1918
Sergeant Elliott and another member of his
patrol were wounded when heavy machine
gun fire was encountered. However, he re-
taned command of the patrol took care of
the wounded man. and reported to his COM
pany commander the results of the patrol
before he would be evacuated. Home ad-
dress Elmira, N. Y.
Sergeant Michael F. Fitzpatrick, Company
l., 165th Infantry. For extraordinary hero
ism in action near Landres ct st. Georges.
France, Oct; IA, 1913. After his platoon
commander had been killed, Sergeant Fitz-
patrick took command of the platoon. AL
though painfully wounded in the arm early
IN the engagement and constantly exposed
to intense machine gun and artillery fire and
gas, he remained at his post directing and
encouraging his men until his platoon was
relieved late that night, when he was evac-
uated. Home address, 50 Visitation Place
Brooklyn, \. y.
First Lieutenant Grover p. Heinzmann,
l14th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism
in action near Verdun, France Oct. II,
1918. After having seen several of his
q message through heavily shellcd area,
Lieutenant Heinzmann volunteered and car
ried the dispatch to its objective, then
offering to return through the same barrage.
any mission required by his battalion
commander. Home address, Passac, N. j.
Private (First Class) Harry E. CARRIER,
Battery F 2lst Field Artillery. For extraor-
dinary herosm in action near Montauville,
shell set fire to the powder dump of his
battery. Private CARRIER crossed shell
swept to warn his companion. Home
address. Port Jervis, N. j.
Sergeant Theodore Keller, Company M.
5th Regiment United States Marine Corps.
For extraordinary heroism in action near
Rarricourt France, Nov. 1-2. 1918. Home
address. Lexington, Ky
Private Hans M. Maggie, Company A. 9Th
REGIMENT. United States Marine Corps. For
extraordinary heroism in action Vile
Montrey, France. Nov. 49, 1918. Home
address. Toquervillc. Utah