U.S. Navy Recipients of the Navy Cross in World War I
Foreign Recipients
of the
Distinguished Service Cross
World War I
164 Awards
World War IAustralian / 9
British / 12
French / 133
North Russia
British / 3
French / 7
Compiled and Edited
By
C. Douglas Sterner
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Distinguished Service Cross Awards
To
Australian, British, & French Fighters
For Actions In Cooperation with the U.S. Army
World War I & North Russia
Compiled & Edited
By
C. Douglas Sterner
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Index of Recipients
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Australian Recipients 1
Brady, Vincent J. 1
Caddy, Thomas E. 1
Errington, Arthur 1
Hill, John H. 1
Morisset, Vaux L. 2
Padgett, John R. 2
Parkes, Thomas 2
Rodakis, Nicholas 2
Trewarn, Frederick 2
British Recipients 3
Auty, Edward W. 3
Birkinshaw, Robert S. 3
Cameron, Charles 3
Dodwell, Thomas B. 3
Foster, Peter 3
Kessler, Albert E. 4
Little, William B. 4
McNamee, John T. 4
Munday, William T. J. 4
Rice, Wilfred 4
Underwood, Albert T. 5
Woodcock, Hugh 5
French 6
*Andral, Louis 6
Armengaud, Paul F. M. 6
Artoni, Charles 6
Aschliman, Paul 6
Bardou, Henri 6
Barre, Marcel 7
Baurin, Albert 7
Becquart, Henri 7
Bercerot, Jacques 7
*Bertrand 7
Boglione 7
Bonnard, Emile 8
Bourdu, Joseph 8
Bredin, Andre E. 8
Brelier, Francois 8
Brelivet, Herve M. 8
Buchet, Xavier 8
Buisson 9
Burel, Michel 9
Carrere, Jean B. 9
Chanoine, Charles M. M. 9
Chanoine, Charles M. M. 9
Charron, Jean M. H. 10
Chataigneau, Yves 10
Chevalier, Oliver 10
Compana, Antoine 10
Connelly, James A. 10
Corbabon, Benigme V. M. J. 10
Costa De Beauregard, Robert 11
Courtois, Andre 11
Dano, Robert 11
Daune, Charles Emile 11
De Boulancy, D'escayarac M. 11
De Froissard-Broissis, Michel Marie Ferdinand 12
*De Guiroye 12
De Jacquelot De Boisrouvay, Aalain 12
De Lesseps, Jacques B. M. 12
*De Mandat, Grancey 12
De Pavant, Francois 12
Debrut, F. O. 13
Diot, Lucien 13
Dormoy, Georges 13
Drouhin, Maurice 13
Drouhin, Robert G. 13
Du Bois, Alfred 14
Dubet, Jean Olinde 14
Durand, Leon 14
Ehrhardt, Gustave 14
Escudier, Etienne 14
Etienne, Eugene 14
Filippi, Jean 15
Gaillot, Maurice G. 15
Gauffeny, Emmanual P. F. 15
Gauthier, Jean C. 15
Giet, Auguste A. 15
Goyne, Antoine 15
Grizel, Marcel 16
Gros, Joseph 16
Guinet, Eugene 16
Guyot, Benjamin 16
Hallier, Andre 16
Haumant, Marcel A. E. 16
Hendrick, Pierre H. 17
Hoffenbach, Edouard 17
Houroux, Etienne 17
Hugo, Jean 17
Jacobson, Alfred 17
Jacquin, Alfred 18
Jourde, Georges A. F. 18
Labour, Rene 18
Lagache, Gustave P. A. 18
Lano, Maurice 18
Larra, Joseph 18
Le Bellege, Jean B. 19
Le Cam, Yves Marie 19
Le Coin, Rene H. 19
Le Pelletier De Woillemont, Bernard C. F. M. X. E. G. 19
Leandri, Dominique A. 19
Lebre, Anton 20
Leclerc, Hippolyte A. M. 20
Lenoir, Henri 20
Leplus, Paul 20
Leroux, Maurice 20
Lescadron, Henri J. 21
Liaras, Gaitan 21
Lorans, Maroel 21
Loriot, Jean J. 21
Lucas, Eugene L. E. 21
Magon De La Giclais, Jean 21
Malbe, Fernand 22
*Mallet, Arthur H. G. 22
Marchand, Leon 22
Marchand, Leon 22
Marechal, Adrian 22
Marius, Jean 23
Martelliere, Andre P. 23
*Maxwell, Roger 23
Meni, Jean 23
Merel, Robert 23
Meurisse, Jean L. 24
Michel, Marcel H. 24
*Milleret, Norbert 24
Morel, Julien 24
Pepin, Edmund 24
Perrin, Edouard 24
Petit, Auguste J. 25
Piveteau, E. M. 25
Praly, Louis 25
Prudhomme, Frederic H. 25
Quinton, R. 25
Rault, Jean Emile 25
Ravisse, Henri 26
Redier, Maurice 26
Reiss, Andre 26
Rerat, Armand 26
Ritt, Maurice J. V. 26
Roussel, Jean 26
Santini, Philippe 27
Sardier, Gilbert J. M. L. 27
Sartorious, Emile 27
Simonet, Andre 27
Tessier, Fernand 27
Thiabaud, Claude E. 28
Thiebault, Rene 28
Tribot-Laspierre, Jean R. 28
Trives, Francis M. 28
Vacarisas, Joseph 28
Vallois, Robert 28
*Verry, Louis 29
Viaud, Louis 29
Vivien, Robert 29
Wackernie, Georges 29
Wichart, Georges 29
British Recipients (North Russia) 30
Collison, Herbert L. 30
Howarth, James 30
Smyrden, Richard G. 30
French Recipients (North Russia) 2
*Bourgon, Narcisse 2
Dequerte, Conrad 2
Hasselvender, Alfred J. V. 2
Lorber, J. B. X. 2
Robert 2
Sandeau 3
Tcheimessoff, Serguei 3
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Foreign Recipients of the Distinguished Service Cross ¯ WWI Actions
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Foreign Recipients of the Distinguished Service Cross ¯ WWI Actions
Australian Recipients
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Foreign Recipients of the Distinguished Service Cross ¯ WWI Actions
Brady, Vincent J.
Lieutenant, Australian Imperial Force
13th Field Artillery Brigade
Date of Action: October 18 - 20, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Vincent J. Brady, Lieutenant, Australian Imperial Force, for extraordinary heroism in action east of Busigny, France, October 18 to 20, 1918. Lieutenant Brady, in command of a forward section of artillery, pushed his guns in advance in close support of the Infantry. In crossing the La Selle River the fire of his guns silenced numerous machine-gun positions and aided the Infantry to advance. This action took place when fighting alongside the American 27th Division.
· General Orders No. 60, W.D., 1920
Resident of England
Caddy, Thomas E.
Sergeant, Australian Imperial Force
43d Battalion, 11th Infantry
Date of Action: July 4, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Thomas E. Caddy, Sergeant, Australian Imperial Force, for extraordinary heroism in action at Hamel, Belgium, July 4, 1918. Early in the advance his company was held up by fire from a machine-gun post. Sergeant Caddy with great bravery charged the position, bayoneted the crew, thus enabling his company to advance. This action took place when fighting alongside the American 27th Division.
· General Orders No. 60, W.D., 1920
Resident of England
Errington, Arthur
Sergeant, Australian Imperial Force
32d Battalion, 5th Division
Date of Action: September 29, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Arthur Errington, Sergeant, Australian Imperial Force, for extraordinary heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, September 29, 1918. When his company was halted by machine-gun fire, Sergeant Errington with two comrades rushed the enemy position and captured the machine gun. Later the same day he rushed a second machine gun, capturing the gun and killing three of the crew. This action took place in conjunction with the attack of the 30th U.S. Division.
· General Orders No. 68, W.D., 1920
Resident of England
Hill, John H.
Lieutenant, Australian Imperial Force
50th Battalion, 13th Infantry
Date of Action: September 29, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John H. Hill, Lieutenant, Australian Imperial Force, for extraordinary heroism in action northwest of Bony, France, September 29, 1918. While attached to a battalion of the 107th American Infantry, Lieutenant Hill assisted in forming the men for the attack and gallantly led them forward until he was severely wounded in the leg.
· General Orders No. 60, W.D., 1920
Resident of England
Morisset, Vaux L.
Captain, Australian Imperial Force
31st Battalion, 5th Division
Date of Action: September 29, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Vaux L. Morisset, Captain, Australian Imperial Force, for extraordinary heroism in action at Nauroy, France, September 29, 1918. During the advance following the capture of Bellicourt, Captain Morisset, acting battalion adjutant, observed that flanking troops had failed to advance, leaving a gap in the line. On his own initiative, he gathered several detachments of troops under heavy machine-gun fire and deployed them, covering the threatened gap. His prompt and courageous conduct contributed to the success of the operations in which the 30th U.S. Division was engaged.
· General Orders No. 68, W.D., 1920
Resident of England
Padgett, John R.
Lance-Corporal, Australian Imperial Force
44th Battalion, 11th Infantry
Date of Action: September 29, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John R. Padgett, Lance-Corporal, Australian Imperial Force, for extraordinary heroism in action in the attack on the Hindenburg Line, September 29, 1918. When an enemy grenade fell amongst his section, Lance-Corporal Padgett picked it up and threw it back toward the enemy. Later he exposed himself to heavy fire in order to carry an American soldier to a place of safety. This action took place when fighting alongside the American 27th Division.
· General Orders No. 60, W.D., 1920
Resident of England
Parkes, Thomas
Private, Australian Imperial Force
55th Battalion, 14th Infantry
Date of Action: September 30, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Thomas Parkes, Private, Australian Imperial Force, for extraordinary heroism in action north of Bellicourt, France, September 30, 1918. Private Parkes exposed himself to heavy machine-gun fire in going out in front of our positions and assisting two wounded Americans to a place of safety. This action took place when fighting alongside the American 27th Division.
· General Orders No. 60, W.D., 1920
Resident of England
Rodakis, Nicholas
Sergeant, British Expeditionary Forces
105th U.S. Infantry, 27th Division (Attached), 4th Battalion, Australian Machine Gun Corps
Date of Action: September 29, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Nicholas Rodakis, Sergeant, British Expeditionary Forces, for extraordinary heroism in action near Ronssoy, France, September 29, 1918, while attached to Machine gun Company, 105th U.S. Infantry, 27th Division, A.E.F. Organizing troops from different units, Sergeant Rodakis exhibited great bravery and dash in leading them into effective combat, inspiring all by his courage and fearlessness.
· General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919
Resident of England
Trewarn, Frederick
Private, Australian Imperial Force
5th Machine Gun Battalion
Date of Action: September 29, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Frederick Trewarn, Private, Australian Imperial Force, for extraordinary heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, September 29, 1918. On three different occasions Private Trewarn exposed himself to artillery and machine-gun fire in order to assist wounded to shelter. Later on, when warning was received of an impending enemy counterattack, he displayed great coolness and good judgment under heavy fire in selecting positions for his guns. This action took place when fighting alongside the American 27th Division.
· General Orders No. 60, W.D., 1920
Resident of England
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Foreign Recipients of the Distinguished Service Cross ¯ WWI Actions
British Recipients
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Foreign Recipients of the Distinguished Service Cross ¯ WWI Actions
Auty, Edward W.
Signalar, British Expeditionary Forces
112th Battery, 24th Brigade, Royal Field Artillery
Date of Action: August 30 & 31, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edward W. Auty, Signalar, British Expeditionary Forces, for extraordinary heroism in action near Vierstraat, Belgium, August 30 and 31, 1918. Signaler Auty accompanied an officer in a daring reconnaissance in advance of our lines. In an encounter with an enemy patrol near Rossignol Wood two of the enemy were captured. This action took place when fighting alongside the American 27th Division.
· General Orders No. 60, W.D., 1920
Resident of England
Birkinshaw, Robert S.
Sergeant, British Expeditionary Forces
1st Battalion, Sest Yorkshire Regiment
Date of Action: September 24, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Robert S. Birkinshaw, Sergeant, British Expeditionary Forces, for extraordinary heroism in action at Selency, France, September 24, 1918. Sergeant Birkinshaw repeatedly led attacks against a strongly defended barricade at the entrance to Selency. The ultimate capture of this position was due to the determination and personal gallantry of this noncommissioned officer. This action took place when fighting alongside the American 27th Division.
· General Orders No. 60, W.D., 1920
Resident of England
Cameron, Charles
Second Corporal (Acting Sergeant), British Army
468th North Midland Field Company, Royal Engineers (Territorial Force), 46th Division
Date of Action: September 29, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles Cameron, Second Corporal (Acting Sergeant), British Army, for extraordinary heroism in action on the St. Quentin Canal, France, September 29, 1918. Corporal Cameron was in charge of a party of sappers which advanced with the Infantry. He advanced through heavy fire and on several occasions showed contempt for danger in entering dugouts and tunnels which were suspected of being mined by the enemy. During the advance he attacked and captured an enemy machine gun and six men. This action took place in conjunction with the attack of the 30th U.S. Division.
· General Orders No. 68, W.D., 1920
Resident of England
Dodwell, Thomas B.
Second Lieutenant, British Expeditionary Forces
Observer, Royal Air Forces
Date of Action: August 13, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Thomas B. Dodwell, Second Lieutenant, British Expeditionary Forces, for extraordinary heroism in action near Bruges, Belgium, August 13, 1918. This officer and his pilot led two other machines on along photographic mission over the area north of Bruges. Over Thourout they were attacked by six enemy planes. While heavily engaged, Lieutenant Dodwell and his pilot saw one of their machines in difficulty and trying to make our lines with an enemy plane close at its tail. Regardless of their own danger from the remaining planes, they dived to the assistance of the crippled plane. Taking advantage of their preoccupation, several enemy planes attacked from the rear; but, in spite of this rear attack, they drove off the enemy plane and allowed the damaged plane to land within our fines. Half of the tail plane was shot away, but Lieutenant Dodwell climbed along the wing and lay down along the cowling in front of the pilot, enabling the pilot to regain partial control of his machine. When nearing the ground, he crawled back into the cockpit to allow the nose to rise, and the pilot made a safe landing. The presence of mind and cool courage of this officer saved the machine from crashing to the ground.
· General Orders No. 44, W.D., 1919
Resident of England
Foster, Peter
Private, British Expeditionary Forces
5th Battalion, Connaught Rangers
Date of Action: October 11, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Peter Foster, Private, British Expeditionary Forces, for extraordinary heroism in action near Serain, France, October 11, 1918. Private Foster exposed himself to heavy fire in order to locate the positions of enemy machine guns. Later he led a liaison patrol through heavy fire in order to establish communication with the American unit on his right. This action took place when fighting alongside the American 27th Division.