The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1920-10-14
Fallon Has a Medal
Hero on the Roll
of Honor
Joe Nichols Viera, Who Enlisted
From This City Is Cited For
Extraordinary Bravery

The distinguished service cross,
authorized by congress, has been
awarded to six Nevada men, accord
ing to the records compiled by the
adjutant general of the army The
sketches appearing in the volume,
a copy of which has been received
| by Adjutant General Maurice j.
Sullivan of this state, are as fol-
lows:
vernon j. Crossen, sergeant,
Company e. 9th Regiment, United
States Marine Corps. For extra
ordinary heroism in action near
Lendres-et-St. Georges, France, No
yember IA, 1918. While he was
| forming an attack a shell hit in the
midst of his platoon. Dioregarding
the heavy counter barrage, he re-
organized his command and led
them in attack, continuing for three
days. when he was killed Resi-
dence at enlistment: Rochester, Ne
yada.
Mike Curti (Army serial No.
3142771), private, Company f,
127th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Gesnes,
France, October 4, 1918. Pvt.
curti, a litter bearer, went out
alone in front of the lines several
times under the severest of fire and
carried back wounded men from an
exposed area, from which his com
pany had been forced to withdraw
Residence at enlistment: 231 Lake
Street, Reno, Nevada.
William H. Garrison, private
Signal Corps Platoon. 101st Infan-
try. For extraordinary heroiem in
a C [ ion near Chateau-Thierry,
France, July 1923, 1918. He dis
played great personal bravery and
skill in maintaining telephone lines
between the regimental commander
and the leading battalion for more
than two days. He patrolled the
line continuously and repaired 1t
when it was cut during. lombard
ment. Knocked down frequently
by exploding SMELLS. and once buried
beneath dirt and debris, he never
theless stuck courageously to his
task, thereby making communica-
ton possible. Residence at enlist
ment: Atlanta, Nevada.
Lowe A. Mcclure, lieutenant
colonel, 61st Infantry. For extra
ordinary heroism in action in the
Bois de la Poltiere, France, October
IA, 1918, and during the Meuse Of
fensive November 5, 1918. Lieu
tenant Col. Mcclure, commanding
the 3rd Battalion, organized his
companies and directed their dispo-
sltion while constantly under fire.
At the crossing of the Meuse, No
vember 5th, he organized his bat
TALON for the attack on Hill 292,
and under direct enemy fire made a
reconnaissance which enabled him to
capture Hill 292, with more than
100 prisoners and SO machine guns,
without casualties. Entered Mill
tary Academy from Nevada.
Roy M. Smyth, major, 4th In
fantry. For extraordinary heroism
in action near les Franquette Farm,
France. July %, 1918. After part
OF his battalion had already entered
an open field before les Franquete
Farm. enemy machine guns sudden
ly opened fire from several points,
and at the same time hidden mines
in the field were exploded. Maj
Smyth constantly exposed himself
to great personal danger while get
ting his men into the best available
cover and reorganizing his position.
Entered Military Academy from Me-
vada
Joe Nichols Viera, private, 18th
Company, 9Th Regiment, United
States Marine Corps. For extraord-
mary heroism in action near Blanc
Mont, France, October 3, 1918. At
ter assisting in the capture of three
machine-gun nests, Pvt Viera with
another soldier. went into a dugout
when the occupants refused to come
out and captured 40 of the enemy.
Residence at enlistment: Fallon,
Nevada"
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