WORLD WAR ONE
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE CROSS RECIPIENTS
GEORGIA
(Georgia Public Libraries Identification)
ANDERSON, EMORY L., PVT
1st Div, 26th Reg, Co. K
19-July-1918 Ploisy
87, W.D. 1919
Nashville, GA (Coastal Plain Regional Library)
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Emory L. Anderson, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Ploisy, France, July 19, 1918. Disregarding a painful wound in the shoulder, Private Anderson kept his automatic rifle in action and remained in the advance, until ordered to the rear.
Calhoun, Grover W. PVT
99,W.D. 1918
1st Div 3rd MG BN Co. B
19-JUL-1918 Soissons
Morgan, GA (Kinchafoonee Regional Library)
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Grover W. Calhoun, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 19, 1918. Private Calhoun distinguished himself by exceptional coolness and heroic handling of his gun. While under intense fire he inflicted heavy casualties on the enemy, thereby materially aiding the advance, and was killed on July 19, 1918, while seeking an advantageous position during the advance of that date.
CARROLL, ROBERT E. SGT
1ST DIV 26TH RGT
19-JUL-18 SOISSONS
GO NO. 132,W.D., 1918
Cedartown, GA (Sara Hightower Regional Library)
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Robert E. Carroll, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 19, 1918. His platoon having been held up by machine-gun fire from an enemy dugout near Soissons, Sergeant Carroll crawled to the door of the dugout, killed the crew, and captured the gun.
Clary, Emmet S. PVT
1st Div 3rd MG BN
19-Jul-18 Soissons
GO. NO. 108, W.D. 1918
Odum, GA (Three Rivers Regional Library)
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Emmet S. Clary, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 19, 1918. Shocked and bruised by a shell, Private Clary was taken to an aid station and put with the wounded who were to be evacuated; but when Infantry reinforcements passed by he joined them, participated in their attack, and fought effectively with rifle and bayonet. He took five prisoners and was ordered to escort them to the rear. On his way back he ascertained the location of his company commander, and, after disposing of his prisoners, he reported back to his ornization and asked for further duty.
Daniel, Josiah, SGT
1st Div, 16th Reg, Co. E
18-jul-18 Soissons
GO NO. 15, W.D., 1919
Watkinsville, GA (Athens Regional Library)
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Josiah Daniel, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action south of Soissons, France, July IS, 1918. Sergeant Daniel voluntarily and alone advanced against a machine- gun and captured the gun and its crew.
Dozier, Roy C PVT
1st Div 16th REG Co. C
22-Jul-18 Soissons
26, W.D., 1919
Hillman, GA (Bartram Trail Regional Library)
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Roy C. Dozier, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 22, 1918. While enged as runner, Private Dozier displayed extreme courage and devotion to duty by carrying messages through heavy machine-gun and artillery fire, and through enemy occupied territory.
Hahn, Frederick, 2LT
1st Div, 7th FA
May 28-30, 1918 Cantigny
99 W.D, 1918
Savannah, GA (Live Oak Public Libraries)
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Frederick Hahn, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Cantigny, France, May 28 – 30, 1918. Second Lieutenant Hahn unhesitatingly went into heavy shell fire to supervise the repair of telephone lines and to act as runner when the further maintenance of the wires became an impossibility.
Kell, Porter P. CPL
1st Div, 16th Reg, Co. I
July 18-23, 1918 Soissons
39, W.D. 1920
Clayton, GA (Northeast Georgia Regional Library)
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Porter P. Kell, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action south of Soissons, France, July 18 – 23, 1918. Corporal Kell carried numerous important messages over ground swept by heavy machine-gun and artillery fire, returning with valuable information from adjoining units. Due to his gallantry, his company commander was able to keep in close touch with platoon leaders. Corporal Kell on several occasions dressed the wounded under heavy enemy fire.
Lemmon, Charlie E. STG
1st Div, 16th Reg, Co. M
09-Oct-18 Fleville
74,W.D. 1919
Augusta, GA (Augusta-Richmond County Library System)
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Porter P. Kell, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action south of Soissons, France, July 18 – 23, 1918. Corporal Kell carried numerous important messages over ground swept by heavy machine-gun and artillery fire, returning with valuable information from adjoining units. Due to his llantry, his company commander was able to keep in close touch with platoon leaders. Corporal Kell on several occasions dressed the wounded under heavy enemy fire.
Mahafey, Emory PVT
1st Div, 28 Reg, Co. MD DET
May 28-29, 1918 Cantigny
116, W.D., 1918
Atlanta, GA (Atlanta-Fulton Public Library)
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Emory Mahafey, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Cantigny, France May 28 – 29, 1918. Private Mahafey did more than his duty under violent fire in the open to relieve sufferings of the wounded. On his way to a machine- gun emplacement to succor men who had been injured there, he stopped to give first aid to Private Jay Ler. Antes, who lay mortally wounded and exposed to machine-gun fire, and while performing this heroic act was killed.
Oppenhiem, Arlie C. CPL
1st Div, 28th Reg, Co. I
18-Jul-18 Soissons
72, W.D. , 1920
Lake Park, GA (South Georgia Regional Library)
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Arlie C. Oppenheim, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 19, 1918. During the attack on this date, Corporal Oppenheim assisted his platoon commander in pushing forward the attack ainst strong enemy resistance. Later, when the advance of his platoon was halted by machine-gun fire, he, with three others, advanced ahead of our lines and silenced the enemy machine gun. Due to his llantry, his ornization was enabled to continue the advance. Later in the engagement, he was seriously wounded and evacuated to the hospital.
Hamilton A. Smith, Col
1st Div, 26th Reg.
July 19-22, 1918
132 W.D. 1918 Soissons
Millen, GA (Screven-Jenkins Regional Library)
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Hamilton A. Smith, Colonel, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Soissons, France, July 19 – 22, 1918. Colonel smith spent the greater part of his time in the front lines to encourage and direct his command, without sign of fear for his personal safety, and by his courageous leadership inspired his officers and men to effective combat. He was killed while directing an attack on a machine gun emplacement.
Smith, John E. STG
1st Div, 26 Reg, CO-G
19-July-1918 Soissons
132 W.D. 1918
Norman Park, GA (Moultrie-Colquitt County Library)
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John E. Smith, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 19, 1918. On his own initiative Sergeant Smith took command of his company when all its officers and its first sergeant had been killed or wounded, and carried forward successfully its part in the day’s attack.
WILSON, ROGERS M., CPT
1st. Div, 18 Reg
July 18-22, 1918 Soissons
98 W.D. 1919
Savannah, GA (Live Oak Regional Library)
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Rogers M. Wilson, Captain, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 18 – 22, 1918. Throughout this period Captain Wilson led his company ainst the enemy in a masterly manner, displaying exceptional judgment, energy, and conspicuous llantry until he received a severe wound which permanently disabled his right arm.
ALLEN, WILLIAM Y, PVT
2nd Div, 9th,Reg, Co-F
3-Oct-1918 Medeah
21 W.D. 1919
Atlanta, GA (Atlanta-Fulton Public Library)
. The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William Y. Allen, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Medeah Ferme, France, October 3, 1918. Private Allen, together with four other men, charged a machine-gun nest containing three heavy machine guns and captured the three guns and twenty prisoners.
HENDRICKS, TERRY NICHOLS, 1LT
2nd Div, 12th FA, E BTRY
4-OCT-1918 Mont Blanc
37 W.D. 1919
Valdosta, GA (South Georgia Regional Library)
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Terry Nichols Hendricks, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Mont Blanc, France, October 4, 1918. During the course of a terrific bombardment by the enemy, which forced the firing battery to take shelter, and when two of the gun crew were seriously wounded, Lieutenant Hendricks voluntarily left cover and, without regard for his own safety, carried the wounded men through heavy fire to a place of safety.
MATHIS, JOHN D., 1LT
2nd Div, 23rd Reg
6-Jun-1918 Chateau-Thierry
102 W.D. 1918
Americus, GA (Lake Blackshear Regional Library)
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John D. Mathis, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action in the Chateau- Thierry Sector, France, June 6, 1918. As a leader of a platoon on the first day of the Chateau-Thierry battle, First Lieutenant Mathis demonstrated conspicuous courage and ability, fearlessly going forward at the head of his command through hostile machine-gun fire. Killed while leading a valiant charge, his daring inspired his men to successful assault.
*STATHAM, GEORGE B., PFC
2nd Div, 9th Reg, MG BN
4-NOV-1918 Tullerie Farm
37, W.D., 1919
Cordele, GA (Lake Blackshear Regional Library)
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George B. Statham, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Tuilerie Farm, France, November 4, 1918. Although he was the only remaining member of his gun crew, Private Statham courageously operated his gun until he had put one enemy machine-gun nest out of action. He continued with his heroic work until he was killed.
BALLARD, EDWIN L., 2LT
2nd Div, 6th MAR, SPLY CO
June 7-8, 1918 Bouresches
Decorations U.S. Army, Supplement II, 1939
B: Griffin, . HT: Hyannis MA (Flint River Regional Library)
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edwin L. Ballard, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the Supply Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Bouresches, France, June 7 - 8, 1918. Quartermaster Clerk Ballard volunteered and made repeated trips in a truck over a road swept by heavy artillery and machine-gun fire, in plain view of the enemy observation balloons, to deliver ammunition and rations into the town of Bouresches, France, thereby relieving a critical situation.
BROWN, DILMUS, PVT
2nd Div, 5th Mar, 55th Co
11-JUN- 1918 Bois-de-Belleau
71, W.D. 1919
Comer, GA (Athens Regional Library)
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Dilmus Brown, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 55th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action in the Bois-de-Belleau, France, June 11, 1918. After all the other members of his squad had become casualties, Private Brown, single-handed, charged and captured a hostile machine gun. Navy Cross (Same Action)
*MINCEY, GEORGE A.CPL
2nd Div, 5th MAR, 55th Co.
6-JUN-1918 Chateau-Thierry
110 W.D. 1918
Ogeechee, GA (Screven-Jenkins Regional Library)
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George A. Mincey, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 55th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action at Chateau-Thierry, France, June 6, 1918. Killed in action, Corporal Mincey is the supreme proof of that extraordinary heroism which will serve as an example to hitherto untried troops. Navy Cross (Same Action)
*O'KELLEY, GROVER CLEVELAND, STG
2nd Div, 6th MAR, 80th Co.
June 6-8, 1918 Bois-de-Belleau
46, W.D. 1920
B: Planter. HT: Blountsville (Jones County) (Middle Georgia Regional Library)
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Grover Cleveland O'Kelley, Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 80th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action in the Bois-de-Belleau, France, on June 6 - 8, 1918. Sergeant O'Kelley displayed the greatest qualities of courage and leadership in assaults against strong enemy machine-gun positions, and was killed in the performance of this splendid duty. Navy Cross (Same Action)
*OVERTON, MACON C. (1st Award) CPT
2nd Div, 6th MAR
October 2-10, 1918 Mont Blanc
34, W.D. 1919
Union Point, GA (Green Co.) (Uncle Remus Regional Library)
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Macon C. Overton, Captain, U.S. Marine Corps, for repeated acts of extraordinary heroism while serving with the 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Blanc Mont, France, October 2 - 10, 1918. When his battalion was halted by severe fire, Captain Overton attacked and reduced one strong enemy machine-gun nest, and, moving forward, captured one field piece which was firing point-blank at his company. He was wounded the next day, but he refused to be evacuated, and continued to lead his command with skill and courage throughout the engement. On October 8, after occupying St. Etienne without casualties in his company, Captain Overton went through heavy artillery and machine-gun fire to establish liaison with another company, his conspicuous gallantry inspiring his men to repel two strong counterattacks. Navy Cross (Same Action)
OVERTON, MACON C. (2nd Award) CPT
2nd Div, 6th MAR
1-NOV-1918 St. Georges
34, W.D. 1919
Union Point, GA (Green Co.) (Uncle Remus Regional Library)
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Macon C. Overton, Captain, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near St. Georges, France, November 1, 1918. Captain Overton displayed remarkable courage in leading his company under heavy artillery fire and silencing five machine-gun nests. He then personally undertook to guide a tank forward against machine-gun positions and while so doing was seriously wounded by a German anti-tank sniper.
BARFIELD, H. M., 2LT
3rd Div, 38th RGT
15-JUL-1918 Mezy
64 W.D. 1919
Macon, GA (Middle Georgia Regional Library)